JP6969960B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, and more particularly to a gaming machine that can be controlled in an advantageous state.

Some such gaming machines execute a specific effect when the timer display as a predetermined display becomes a specific mode (for example, 0 seconds). Further, in such a gaming machine, there is a device that suggests that the predetermined display is executed before the predetermined display is displayed (Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2013-000140

However, in the above-mentioned gaming machine of Patent Document 1, there is room for improvement in the suggestion effect before displaying the predetermined display.

The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest of a game by improving the interest of a suggestion effect before a predetermined display is displayed. It is to be.

(A) In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the present invention is
It is a gaming machine that can be controlled in an advantageous state,
A predetermined display means for displaying a specific mode in which the predetermined display performs a predetermined operation,
A suggestion effect execution means for executing a suggestion effect suggesting that the predetermined display is executed, and
A specific effect executing means capable of executing any one of a plurality of types of specific effects when the predetermined display becomes the specific mode by the predetermined display means.
A suggestion image display means for displaying a suggestion image suggesting the type of the specific effect executed by the specific effect execution means is provided.
The specific effect includes a reach effect.
The suggestion image includes a suggestion image suggesting the execution of the reach effect.
The suggested image display means is
Wherein before the predetermined display is the specific embodiments are the suggestion image of Rutotomoni plurality of types by changing the suggestion images can be simultaneously displayed,
Before changing the suggestion image, it is possible to execute an action effect acting on the suggestion image.
The person when execution period of predetermined operation is long, the ratio of the execution period of the predetermined operation to display the number of the suggested image than when shorter rather high,
The specific effect executing means is a gaming machine capable of executing the specific effect corresponding to the suggested image displayed when the specific mode is obtained among a plurality of types of the suggested images.
(1) Further, the gaming machines according to other aspects are
A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1 etc.) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (big hit gaming state etc.), and the predetermined operation (timer countdown etc.) of a predetermined display (timer display area 154F002 display value etc.) A display means capable of displaying a predetermined display mode as a specific mode (as shown in FIG. 9 (i), the number of seconds set as the initial number of seconds of the timer is counted down to 0 seconds, etc.) (FIG. 9). Production area 154F001, image display device 5, etc.) and
When the predetermined display becomes the specific mode by the display means, any one of a plurality of types of specific effects (in addition to the "super heat" in FIG. 9 (j), various specific effects in FIG. 14 and the like). Specific effect execution means (CPU 120 for effect control, etc.) capable of executing a specific effect, and
It is provided with a suggestion effect execution means (effect control CPU 120 or the like) capable of executing a suggestion effect (such as a count-up effect shown in FIG. 8) suggesting that the predetermined operation is to be started before starting the predetermined operation. ,
Depending on the execution period of the suggestion effect, the execution rate of the specific effect executed when the display mode of the predetermined display becomes the specific mode differs (as shown in FIG. 14, the number of times the count-up is performed). The difference, that is, the proportion of the specific effect selected is different depending on the length until the timer finally reaches 0).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest of Yu technique.

(2) The gaming machine of (1) above.
The execution period of the suggestion effect has a plurality of types of periods composed of a predetermined number of stages (as shown in FIG. 8, the count-up is one stage (FIG. 8 (b)), and the count-up is two. Staged ones (Fig. 8 (c)), count-ups with three stages (Fig. 8 (d), etc.),
A fanning effect execution means that can execute a fanning effect that determines whether to confirm at each stage or move to the next stage (the fanning effect shown in FIG. 8 or 9 (after the count-up progresses to a certain value, then counts down). The timer value 10:00 and 10:01 are alternately displayed to indicate whether to proceed to the second stage count-up or to proceed to the second stage count-up).

According to such a configuration, the player can pay attention to the stage to which the suggestion effect is executed, and the interest of the game is improved.

(3) The gaming machine according to (1) or (2) above.
The suggestion effect is to display the predetermined display at the start of the predetermined operation as a result of the specific operation by executing a specific operation (countup operation, etc.) different from the predetermined operation (countdown operation, etc.). An aspect of the effect (for example, as shown in FIG. 8B, by performing a countdown operation for 10 seconds before the countdown operation, as a result, 10 at the time of disclosure of the countdown starting from that 10 seconds. It becomes a mode of seconds, etc.).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to pay attention to the execution period of a specific motion different from the predetermined motion, and the interest of the game is improved.

(4) The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3) above.
Pre-suggestion effect execution means (as shown in FIG. 9B) that can execute the pre-suggestion effect suggesting that the suggestion effect is executed before the suggestion effect is executed. The count-up is executed before the count-up. As an effect suggesting that the effect is to be performed, the timer display area 154F002 is further provided with an effect of moving left and right within the effect area 154F001).

According to such a configuration, the player can pay attention to whether or not the suggestion effect is executed by the prior suggestion effect.

(5) The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (4) above.
There are a plurality of execution start timings of the suggestion effect (for example, the count-up start timing may be selected from a plurality of types).

According to such a configuration, the player's attention can be drawn to the timing at which the suggestion effect is executed.

(6) The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (5) above.
There are a plurality of timings at which the predetermined operation is actually started after the suggestion effect is executed (for example, there is a pattern in which the timing at which the countdown is actually started after the countup is started is delayed).

With such a configuration, it is possible to attract the attention of the player at which timing the predetermined operation is started.

(7) The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (6) above.
A pattern in which the predetermined display is displayed after the suggestion effect is executed (FIGS. 8 (b) to (d), etc.) and a pattern in which the predetermined display is displayed without the suggestion effect being executed (FIG. 8 (FIG. 8)). a) etc.) are provided.

According to such a configuration, the fun of the game can be improved by the variation of the start pattern of the predetermined display.

(8) The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (7) above.
The predetermined operation can be executed for the same period as the period in which the specific operation is executed in the suggestion effect (both count-up and count-down are 10 seconds in FIG. 8 (b), and count-up and count-down are performed in FIG. 8 (c). Both are 30 seconds, and in FIG. 8 (d), both the countup and the countdown are 60 seconds, etc.).

With such a configuration, since a predetermined operation can be predicted from the specific operation, it is possible to pay attention to the specific operation before the predetermined operation. It should be noted that the same period includes those that have the same period as the displayed numerical values even if the experience time is different. Specifically, the experience time when the countdown as a specific action is executed is 8 seconds, the display time is 10 seconds, and the experience time when the countdown as a predetermined action is executed is 6 seconds, and the display time is 10 seconds. Including the period like. That is, the count update speed is different, but the display time includes the same period.

Further, the following configuration may be provided.
(1) A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1 etc.) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (big hit gaming state, etc.).
A predetermined display (display value of the timer display area 94, etc.) performs a predetermined operation (timer subtraction operation, etc.), and a specific mode (as shown in FIG. 19A), 20 seconds or 18 seconds set as the initial number of seconds of the timer. , A predetermined display means (timer image, etc. shown in the timer display area 94 in FIG. 16) for displaying such as (15 seconds are counted down to 0 seconds, etc.).
When the predetermined display becomes the specific mode by the predetermined display means, a plurality of types of specific effects (as shown in FIG. 18A, an effect of displaying a “chance”, an SP reach confirmation effect, a pseudo continuous effect, A specific effect execution means (such as a CPU 120 for effect control) that can execute a specific effect of any one of the character effect, the effect of displaying "hot", etc.)
Suggested image display means (effect control) for displaying suggestive images (“SP” image, “ream” image, “feature” image, etc. shown in FIG. 16) suggesting the type of specific effect executed by the specific effect executing means. CPU 120, "SP" image shown in FIG. 16, "ream" image, "feature" image display processing, etc.)
The suggestion image display means can change and display the suggestion image according to the predetermined operation by the predetermined display before the predetermined display becomes the specific mode (FIGS. 16A to 16D). As shown in the above, the displayed "SP" image, "ream" image, and "role" image are finally changed to display only the "character" image and displayed).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest until the predetermined display becomes a specific mode. In addition, since a specific effect to be executed when the predetermined display becomes a specific mode is suggested in advance, the interest of the game is improved.

(2) The gaming machine of (1) above.
The suggestion image display means displays a plurality of candidate images (“SP” image, “ream” image, “feature” image, etc. shown in FIG. 16A) as the suggestion image, and at a predetermined trigger (5). The number of the candidate images is reduced (for example, the number of three images is reduced to one as shown in FIGS. 16A to 16C), and the predetermined display performs the predetermined operation. When a predetermined period (15 seconds or the like set as the initial number of seconds of the timer as shown in FIG. 16A) has elapsed, one candidate image is displayed (FIG. 16D). ), Displaying one "character" image, etc.),
The specific effect executing means executes a specific effect corresponding to the displayed candidate image when the predetermined display becomes the specific mode by the predetermined display means (FIG. 16 (D),
As shown in (E), the character effect corresponding to the displayed "character" image is executed, etc.).

With such a configuration, the player can be made to pay attention to which candidate image remains.

(3) The gaming machine of (1) above.
The suggestion image display means is in a state of displaying a plurality of candidate images as the suggestion image when the predetermined display performs the predetermined operation and a predetermined period of the specific mode elapses (“continuous” image, “combination”). "Things" image is displayed, etc.),
When the predetermined display becomes the specific mode by the predetermined display means, the specific effect executing means executes a specific effect corresponding to any one of the displayed candidate images (“ream”. ”Image,“ Character ”The character effect is executed while the image is displayed, etc.).

With such a configuration, the player can be made to pay attention to which candidate image the specific effect corresponding to the specific effect is executed.

(4) The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3) above.
The suggestion image display means can execute the action effect acting on the suggestion image before changing the suggestion image (by executing the action effect shown in FIGS. 19B and 19C). An arrow flies to the suggestion image displayed as a blue "?" And changes to a red "?" Display, etc.).

With such a configuration, the player can pay attention to the aspect of the suggestion image.
(5) The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (4) above.
There are a plurality of types of execution periods of the predetermined operation (20 seconds, 18 seconds, 15 seconds, etc. set as the initial number of seconds of the timer shown in FIG. 19A).
The suggestion image display means is a candidate when the display of a plurality of candidate images as the suggestion image is started when the execution period of the predetermined operation is long as compared with the case where the execution period of the predetermined operation is short. It is possible to display a large number of images (as shown in FIG. 19A), the longer the initial number of seconds of the timer, the larger the number of candidate images displayed as suggestive images at the start of the timer effect. etc).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to display a suggestion image according to the length of the execution period of the predetermined operation, and the interest of the game is improved.

(6) The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (5) above.
Motion detection means (push sensor 35B, controller sensor unit 35A, etc.) that can detect motion by the player, and
Based on the detection result of the motion detecting means, the motion corresponding effect means (effect control CPU 120, FIG. 14) capable of executing the motion corresponding effect (operation corresponding effect of FIGS. 20 and 21) corresponding to the player's motion (the effect control CPU 120, FIG. 14). Further equipped with processing during production symbol change, S927, S929, etc. in FIG. 26).
The predetermined display means has a first period (25 seconds in FIG. 20B, etc.) and a second period longer than the first period (60 seconds, etc. in FIG. 20C) as the execution period of the predetermined operation. It is possible to display the progress of any of
The effect control means (CPU 120 for effect control, FIGS. 22C) to control the effect so that the rate at which the operation-corresponding effect is executed is higher during the second period than during the first period. As in E), the third effect with a long timer period is set to have a higher ratio of executing the operation effect than the first effect with a short timer period, and the total number of operations is set to be larger, per unit time. (Processing, etc., in which the number of operations is set to a large number) is further provided.

With such a configuration, it is possible to reduce the player's boredom with the production.

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 a game control main process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the 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 an effect control main process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an effect control process process. It is a timing chart which shows various examples of the timer effect which count-up times are different. It is a display screen figure which shows the effect image when a timer effect is executed. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a timer effect setting process. It is a figure which shows the advance suggestion effect determination table at the time of a big hit and the time of a miss. It is a figure which shows the timer effect determination table at the time of a big hit and the time of a miss. It is a figure which shows the suggestion effect decision table at the time of a big hit and the time of a miss. It is a figure which shows the specific effect determination table at the time of a big hit and the time of a miss. It is a timing chart which shows the effect execution timing of a timer effect. It is a display screen figure which shows the effect image when a timer effect is executed. It is a figure which shows the 1st | 3rd super reach timer effect selection table. It is a figure which shows the super reach effect selection table. It is a figure which shows the suggestion image display pattern selection table, and the action effect selection table. It is a timing chart which shows the effect execution timing of the 1st example of a timer effect. It is a display screen diagram which shows the effect image of the 3rd effect when a timer effect is executed. It is explanatory drawing which shows the 4th super reach timer effect selection table, the operation effect selection table of 1st effect, the operation effect selection table of 2nd effect, and the operation effect selection table of 3rd effect. It is a figure which shows the effect pattern selection table which selects the effect pattern of the 3rd effect in a tabular form. It is a flowchart which shows the effect setting process. It is a flowchart which shows the effect setting process. It is a flowchart which shows the timer effect processing which is executed when the timer effect is performed in the effect symbol change process (S802).

(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 gaming machine 1, etc.)
FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and shows 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 hitting ball launching device into 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 at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, on the right side of the game area). 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 7-segment LEDs and 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). Variations 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. In the variation of the special symbol or the ordinary symbol described later, a plurality of types of special symbols or ordinary symbols are updated and displayed. In the variation of the decorative pattern described later, a plurality of types of decorative patterns are scrolled or updated, and one or more decorative patterns are deformed or enlarged / reduced. It should be noted that the fluctuation includes a mode in which a certain symbol is blinking and displayed. At the end of the variable display, a predetermined special symbol is stopped and displayed (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 variable display or variable.

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 only one type of special symbol display device that performs variable display of the special symbol.

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

For example, on the screen of the image display device 5, 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 variablely displayed. 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 each of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right". Direction scroll display and update display). It should be noted that the special figure game and the variable display of decorative symbols executed in synchronization are 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 hold storages. 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 in which a game ball is always kept 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 may be paid out and the second special figure game may 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 a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, four locations on the lower left and right sides of the game area), a general winning opening 10 that is always kept in a constant open state by a predetermined ball receiving member is provided. 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 is provided with a large winning opening door that is opened and closed by a solenoid 82 (see FIG. 2), and the large winning opening as a specific area that changes between an open state and a closed state by 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 prize balls. 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 an 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 that changes 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 gaming machine frame 3, and a gaming effect lamp 9 for gaming effects is provided around the gaming 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, a gaming ball paid out as a prize ball or a gaming ball rented by a predetermined ball lending machine is held (stored) so as to be able to be supplied to a hitting ball launching device. ) A hit ball supply plate (upper plate) is provided. Below the upper plate, a hitting 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 grasped 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 for the push button 31B is detected by the push sensor 35B (see FIG. 2).

The pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided with a stick controller 31A and a push button 31B as detection means for detecting the movement (operation, etc.) of the player, but detection means other than these may be provided.
(Outline of the progress of the game)
The game ball is launched toward the game area by the rotation operation of the pachinko game machine 1 by the player to 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 the execution of the previous normal map game (when the game ball passes through the passing gate 41 but the normal map 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 normal 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", 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 (starting prize has occurred). If the special figure game based on the start prize cannot be executed immediately), the execution of the special figure game based on the approach is suspended up to a predetermined upper limit (for example, 4).

In the special symbol game, if a specific special symbol (big hit symbol, for example, "7", the actual symbol differs depending on the jackpot type described later) is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol, it becomes "big hit" and the 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 manner. The open state includes the elapsed timing of a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds or 1.8 seconds) and the timing until the number of game balls that have entered the large winning opening reaches a predetermined number (for example, 9). It will continue until the earlier timing. The predetermined period is an upper limit period during which the large winning opening can be opened in one round, and is also hereinafter referred to as an opening upper limit period. One cycle in which the big winning opening is open in this way is called a round (round game). In the big hit game state, the round can be repeatedly executed until the predetermined upper limit number (15 times or 2 times) is reached.

In the big hit game state, the player can obtain the prize ball by 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 big hit 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 gaming 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 big hit type, a big hit type in which a large number of prize balls can be obtained and a big hit 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 opening mode similar to 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 above, 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 from the normal state. In the time-saving state, the average fluctuation time of the normal map (the period during which the normal map is changed) is shortened from the normal state, and the probability of becoming a "normal map hit" in the normal map game is improved from the normal state. Control (high opening control, high base control) that makes it easier for the game ball to enter the second start winning opening is also executed. The time saving state is a state in which the variation efficiency of the special symbol (particularly the second special symbol) is improved, which is advantageous for the player.

In the probabilistic state (probability fluctuation state), in addition to the time saving control, the probability change 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 in which the fluctuation efficiency of the special symbol is improved and the “big hit” is likely to occur, which is a more advantageous state for the player.

The time saving state and the probabilistic 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 that is advantageous for the player, a time saving state, and a probability change state, and the display result in the normal figure game is "normal figure hit". The pachinko gaming machine 1 such as the probability and the probability that the display result in the special figure game becomes a "big hit" returns to a predetermined state after the power is turned on, such as the initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, when a system reset is performed). It is in the same controlled state as when the process was 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 reduction control is executed is also called a high base state, and the state in which the time reduction 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 a time-saving state, a high-accuracy high-base state in a probabilistic state, and a low-accuracy low-base state in a normal state. The high-accuracy state and the 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). In addition, it is not necessary that there is no "small hit" as the display result of the special figure game.

The gaming state may change based on the fact that the gaming 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 probable change 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, but in addition to or instead of the display, audio output from the speakers 8L and 8R and / or a 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 pattern 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 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) which 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 become 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 an aspect that is continuing.

In addition, the reach effect is executed in response to the above-mentioned reach mode during the variable display of the decorative pattern. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the ratio of the display result (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 effects include, 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 definite decorative symbol that is a predetermined jackpot combination is derived as a display result of the 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 all 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 "probability change jackpot" which is controlled to the probability change state after the end of the jackpot game state, an odd number of decorative symbols (for example, "7" etc.) are all stopped and displayed, and the probability change state is changed 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 stopped and displayed. 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 change jackpot" may be executed.

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

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

The effect that the pachinko gaming machine 1 can execute includes displaying the above-mentioned variable display compatible display (hold display or active display). Further, as another effect, for example, a notice effect for notifying the reliability of the jackpot is executed during the variable display of the decorative symbol. The notice effect includes a notice effect that announces the jackpot reliability in the variable display during execution, and a look-ahead advance notice effect that announces the jackpot reliability in the variable display (variable display in which execution is suspended) before execution. As the look-ahead notice effect, an effect of changing the display mode of the variable display compatible display (holding 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 pseudo-like 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 of the big hit game state having the same aspect 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 current state is 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 probability state and the low probability 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 is a progress of the above-mentioned game in the pachinko gaming 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.

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 the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped in part or in whole. Note that all or part of the program stored in the ROM 101 may be expanded into the RAM 102 and executed on the RAM 102.

The random number circuit 104 counts updatable numerical data indicating various random numbers (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 has, 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 includes 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 transfers a solenoid drive signal from the game control microcomputer 100 (for example, a signal for turning on the solenoid 81 or the solenoid 82) 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, display results of a special figure game (including a jackpot type)), and fluctuation patterns used when executing a special figure game (details will be described later). )), The game status (for example, the start and end of the variable display, the opening status of the large winning opening, the occurrence of the winning, the number of reserved memories, the game status), the command for specifying the occurrence of an error, and the like are included.

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

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

The effect control CPU 120 is a process for executing an effect together with the display control unit 123 by executing a program stored in the ROM 121 (a process for realizing the above-mentioned function of the effect control board 12, and is an 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 sound to be output) 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 the lighting / extinguishing mode of the lamp) is supplied to the lamp control board 14. Further, the display control unit 123 supplies a signal for operating the movable body 32 to the movable body 32 or a drive circuit for driving the movable body 32.

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

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

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

The random number circuit 124 counts updatable numerical data indicating various random number values (random numbers for effect) used for executing 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. Consists of including 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 operation of the main board 11 will be described. When the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started, the gaming control microcomputer 100 is activated, and the gaming 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 setting includes a stack pointer setting, a register setting of a built-in device (CTC (counter / timer circuit), a parallel input / output port, etc.), a setting 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). Upon receiving the effect control command, the effect control CPU 120 displays a screen for notifying, for example, that the control of the gaming machine has been initialized in the image display device 5.

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 failure), the CPU 103 executes a 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 process of turning on a backup flag indicating that data is backed up to the RAM 102, a process of protecting the data 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, it is determined by the parity bit or the checksum whether or not the data in the RAM 102 matches the data at the time 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.

When it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is not normal (step S5; No), the internal state cannot be returned to the state when the power supply 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 being changed, 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). Along 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, the image display device 5, for example, notifies that the image display device 5 has recovered from the power failure or is recovering from the power failure. Display the screen to do so. The effect control CPU 120 may display an appropriate screen based on the effect control command.

After the restoration process or the initialization process is completed and the effect control command is transmitted to the effect control board 12, the CPU 103 executes a random number circuit setting process for initializing the random number circuit 104 (step S10). Then, the CTC register built in the game control microcomputer 100 is set so that 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 such a game control main process receives the interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives the interrupt request, it executes the game control timer interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 4 is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process to enter 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 error processing on the main side, 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 such as the number of times of winning and the probability fluctuation information (information indicating the number of times of the probability change state) 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 a 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 (details are provided). See below).

Following the special symbol process process, the normal symbol process process 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 passage of the game ball through the passing gate 41). It enables opening control of the variable winning ball device 6B based on "per-figure". The execution of the normal figure game is performed by driving the normal symbol display 20, and the normal figure hold display 25C is turned on to display the number of normal figure hold.

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 processing, CPU103
First, the start winning determination process is executed (step S101).

In the start winning determination process, a process of detecting the occurrence of a start winning, storing the hold information in a predetermined area of the RAM 102, and updating the hold storage number is executed. When the start winning is generated, the display result (including the jackpot type) and the random value for determining the fluctuation pattern are extracted and stored as hold information. Further, a process of pre-reading and determining a display result or a fluctuation pattern may be executed based on the extracted random number value. After the hold information and the number of hold storages are stored, the transmission setting for transmitting the effect control command for specifying the determination result such as the generation of the start winning prize, the number of hold storages, the look-ahead determination, etc. is made on the effect control board 12. .. The effect control command at the time of starting winning, which is set to be transmitted in this way, is executed from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by executing the command control process in step S27 shown in FIG. 4, for example, 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 reserved 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 number 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. It should be noted that 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 stored, 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 decisions based on the random number value, various tables stored in the ROM 101 (a table in which the decision value to be compared with the random number value is assigned to the decision result) are referred to. The same applies to other decisions on the main board 11 and various decisions on the effect control board 12. In the effect control board 12, various tables are stored in the ROM 121.

The variation pattern setting process 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 used by using a random value for determining the fluctuation pattern based on the pre-determination result of whether or not the display result is "big hit" or "small hit". It includes the process of determining. 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 figure game (special figure fluctuation time) (which is also the execution time of the variable display of the decorative symbol), the variable display mode 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 variation processing, the processing for setting the special symbol to be varied 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 variation 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 change of the special symbol reaches the special symbol fluctuation 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 "missing", the game state is also updated when the time reduction 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 opening 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 open upper limit period for opening the big winning opening and the upper limit execution number of rounds are set according to which type of big hit. 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 big hit post-opening process, there is a process of determining whether or not the number of rounds to be executed with the big winning opening open has reached the set maximum number of executions, and a big hit game state when the maximum number of executions has been reached. It includes the process of making 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 jackpot release post-processing ends.

The jackpot end process 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 corresponding to the period in which the ending effect as an effect effect for notifying the end of the jackpot game state is executed, and a probable 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 process ends.

The small hit release preprocessing in step S118 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “8”. This small hit pre-opening process includes a process of setting the large winning opening to be in the open state 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 opening 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 return the big prize opening from the open state to the closed state based on the process of measuring the elapsed time from the opening state of the big winning opening and the measured elapsed time. It includes a process to determine whether or not it is. When the large 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 of step S120 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “10”. The small hit end process includes a process of waiting until a waiting time corresponding to a period in which the effect operation for notifying the end of the small hit game state is executed has elapsed. Here, when the small hit gaming state ends, the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 before the small hit gaming state is continued. When the waiting time at the end of the small hit game state has elapsed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0", and the small hit end process ends.
(Main operation of the effect control board 12)
Next, the main operation of the effect control board 12 will be described. In the effect control board 12, when the power supply voltage is supplied from the power supply board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated to execute 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), clears the RAM 122, sets various initial values, and sets the effect control board 12. Set the registers of the mounted CTC (counter / timer circuit). Further, the initial operation control process is executed (step S72). In the initial operation control process, control for performing the initial operation of the movable body 32, such as control for driving the movable body 32 to return to the initial position and control for confirming a predetermined operation, is executed.

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

Further, on the side of the effect control board 12, an interrupt for receiving an effect control command from the main board 11 is generated in addition to the timer interrupt 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 the interrupt disabled, but if a CPU that is not automatically interrupt disabled is used, the interrupt is interrupted. It is desirable to issue a prohibition order (DI command). 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 made. For example, the read effect control command may be stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 or stored in the RAM 122 so that which effect control command is received and the content specified by the effect control command can be confirmed by the effect control process process or the like. Turn on the provided receive flag. Further, when the effect control command specifies the game state, the display control unit 123 may be instructed to display the background according to the game state.

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

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

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S76 of FIG. 6 as the effect control process process. In the effect control process process shown in FIG. 7, the effect control CPU 120 first executes the pre-reading notice setting process (step S161). In the look-ahead notice setting process, for example, a determination, determination, setting, and the like for executing the look-ahead 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, for example, the RAM 122.

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 variable display of the decorative symbol on the image display device 5 based on whether or not a command for designating the start of variable display is received from the main board 11. And so on. When it is determined that the variable display of the decorative symbol on the image display device 5 is to be started, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "1", and the variable display start waiting process is terminated.

The variable display start setting process in step S171 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “1”. In this variable display start setting process, the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol (fixed decorative symbol), the mode of the variable display of the decorative symbol, the reach effect, and various types are based on the display result and the variation pattern specified by the effect control command. It is determined whether or not various effects such as a notice effect are executed, the mode thereof, 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 the execution of 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 terminated. The display control unit 123 causes the image display device 5 to start the variable display of the decorative symbol 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 effects from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting commands (sound effect signals) to the voice control board 13, and commands (illuminated signals) to the lamp control board 14. 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 by 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 specifying 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 the value corresponding to the small hit medium effect process. In addition, when the reception waiting time for the command has elapsed 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 process, for example, the value of the effect process flag is set to the value corresponding to the small hit end effect in response to receiving a command from the main board 11 to specify the end of the small hit game state. 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, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the end of the small hit game state, and various effect controls at the end of the small hit game state based on the setting contents. To execute. After that, the value of the effect process flag is updated to 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 big hit middle effect process, for example, the value of the effect control process flag is a value corresponding to the ending effect process in response to receiving a command from the main board 11 to specify the end of the big hit game state. Update to 7 ”and end the jackpot production process.

The ending effect process of step S177 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “7”. In this ending effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to the end of the big hit game state, and controls various effects of the ending effect at the end of the big hit 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 is terminated.
(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 spirit of the present invention.

The pachinko gaming machine 1 of the above basic explanation is a payout 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 If the combination of stop symbols becomes a specific combination of symbols when the symbols are stopped in response to the operation of the stop button by, 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 a 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 a 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 other devices on the network connected via a communication line or the like by providing a communication processing unit. It doesn't matter.

The execution mode of the game is not limited to the one executed by attaching a detachable recording medium, but can be executed by temporarily storing the program and data downloaded via the communication line or the like in the internal memory or the like. It may be executed directly by using the hardware resources of other devices on the network connected via a communication line or the like. Furthermore, it is also possible to execute a game by exchanging data with another computer device or the like via a network.

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

[Timer effect]
Next, the timer effect will be described. The timer effect is an effect in which the player is made to experience the passage of time and then some result is produced after the passage of time. For example, a state in which a predetermined time is timed is displayed, and when the timed value reaches a specific value, a specific effect (hereinafter, simply referred to as a specific effect) is executed as a corresponding result. Of course, when the timekeeping value reaches a specific value, the specific effect with the same content is not always executed, and the specific effect is executed according to the timing when the specific value is reached. It is possible to give a sense of expectation for the timer effect.

In the present embodiment, for example, while variable display (also referred to as variable display) of a decorative symbol (also referred to as an effect symbol) is being executed, a specific effect regarding the degree of expectation of a jackpot is executed, and the specific effect is executed. The timer effect is executed to arouse the player's expectation that is executed. For example, in the timer effect, the timer value is updated until the timer effect period (initial number of seconds of the set timer) becomes 0 seconds, which is a specific mode, and the timer display displayed during the timer effect is an image. It is displayed in the timer display area, which is a predetermined area of the display device 5. In FIG. 9, the timer display area is illustrated by reference numeral 154F002, and in FIG. 17, it is illustrated by reference numeral 94.

[Type of specific production]
The specific effect is an effect that can be executed when the timer display during the timer effect is in a specific mode (display of 0 seconds). In the present embodiment, it is referred to as a timer effect in a broad sense including a specific effect. In the present embodiment, the specific effect suggests, for example, the degree of expectation that the result of the variable display during execution will be a big hit. There are various aspects of the specific effect (details will be described later with reference to FIG. 14).

[Type of timer effect]
FIG. 8 is a timing chart showing various examples of timer effects having different count-up times. In the present embodiment, a specific effect is executed by counting down a predetermined timer value as a timer effect and displaying the state until the value reaches 0 on the screen during the variable display of the decorative symbol. We will raise the player's expectation for this. In particular, in the present embodiment, not only a pattern in which the initial value of the timer value to be counted down is suddenly displayed and the countdown is performed, but also a pattern in which the operation of setting the initial value by the countup is included in the production is provided. It is characterized by the fact that it is.

FIG. 8A shows a pattern in which the initial value of the timer value to be counted down is suddenly displayed and the countdown is performed. That is, the number of times the count-up is executed is 0. In this pattern, for example, after displaying 10 seconds as a timer value, a state of counting down the value is displayed, and when the timer value becomes 0, a specific effect can be executed.

8 (b) to 8 (d) are patterns in which the timer value is counted up before the countdown. In particular, FIG. 8 (b) shows a case where the count-up is executed once, FIG. 8 (c) shows a case where the count-up is executed twice, and FIG. 8 (d). ) Indicates the case where the count-up is executed three times. In either case, the timer value of 0 seconds is displayed first, and it changes to 10 seconds by the count-up operation for 10 seconds. After that, in each case, a fanning effect is performed. This fanning effect is an effect for further fanning whether to move to the next second stage count-up operation or to finish the count-up operation and start the countdown operation, for example, under the timer value. After increasing one digit by one, it is restored, and then the digit is increased by one again in a short time.

In the case of the pattern of FIG. 8B in which the number of times the count-up is executed is one, a definite effect is performed after such a fanning effect. The time obtained by adding the time of the fanning effect and the time of the final effect is, for example, 3 seconds. The final effect is an effect that announces that the value of the timer, which is the initial value of the countdown, has been confirmed, in other words, that the countdown has not been performed and the countdown has been confirmed. After the final effect, as shown in FIG. 8B, the countdown is started, and the specific effect is executed on condition that the timer value becomes 0 second after 10 seconds have elapsed.

The final effect is performed, for example, by displaying the timer value fixedly for a certain period of time. Alternatively, in addition to such a display, a final effect may be produced by highlighting a portion for displaying the timer value (changing the color of the frame or background, thickening the frame, blinking, etc.).

In the case of the pattern of FIG. 8 (c) in which the number of times the count-up is executed is two, the fanning effect is performed for 3 seconds after the count-up of the first stage is completed. After that, the second stage count-up is performed. Since the count-up period of the second stage is 20 seconds, the timer value at the stage when the count-up is completed is 30 seconds. After that, as in the case when the count-up of the first stage is completed, the fanning effect is started, and then the final effect is executed. The total time length of the fanning effect and the final effect is 3 seconds, as in the case of FIG. 8B.

In this way, in the pattern of FIG. 8C, when the count-up of 20 seconds in the second stage is performed, the timer value becomes 30 seconds. Then, as shown in the figure, the fanning effect starts again, and then the final effect is executed. After the final effect, as shown in FIG. 8C, the countdown is started, and the specific effect is executed on condition that 30 seconds have elapsed and the timer value has reached 0 second.

In the case of the pattern of FIG. 8 (d) in which the count-up is executed three times, compared with the pattern of FIG. 8 (c) described above, the count-up is performed in the second stage until the fanning effect is achieved. Are common. However, in the case of the pattern of FIG. 8D, the process shifts to the third stage count-up after the three-second fanning effect executed after the second stage count-up. Since the time length of the count-up in the third stage is 30 seconds, the timer value at the end of the count-up is 60 seconds. After that, the final production is executed after the fanning production. The total time length of the fanning effect and the final effect is 3 seconds, as in the case of FIGS. 8 (b) and 8 (c).

In this way, in the pattern of FIG. 8D, when the count-up of 30 seconds in the third stage is performed, the timer value becomes 60 seconds. Then, as shown in FIG. 8D, the countdown is started, and the specific effect is executed on condition that the timer value becomes 0 seconds after 60 seconds have elapsed. The color of the timer value may be changed as the counting stage goes up. For example, the timer value at the time of the count-up of the first stage is displayed in blue, the timer value at the time of the count-up of the second stage is displayed in red, and the timer value at the time of the count-up of the third stage is displayed in gold. It may be displayed. Then, the countdown may be executed by the color corresponding to the stage of the countup.

Further, as described in FIG. 8, in the present embodiment, the advance suggestion effect may be executed at the start of the timer effect. The pre-suggestion effect is an effect that suggests in advance that the timer effect will be started. The pre-suggestion effect is, for example, an effect of moving the timer display area where the timer value is not displayed to the left or right (see FIG. 9B). In particular, since the timer effect is related to a specific effect that can grasp the degree of expectation of a big hit, the player can attract the attention of the player by executing the advance suggestion effect that can trigger the timer effect. It should be noted that the advance suggestion effect may be performed by moving the accessory composed of the movable body 32 onto the screen.

As described above with reference to FIGS. 8A to 8D, in the present embodiment, in addition to the pattern consisting of the countdown, the pattern combining the countup is provided as the pattern of the timer effect. In the latter, there are a plurality of types of patterns in which the count-up stage is from 1 to 3 stages. Therefore, the timer effect can be executed with a pattern having many variations.

In addition, in each pattern of FIG. 8, there is no difference in the time of the fanning effect or the time of the fanning effect + the final effect. May be lengthened to maintain the player's expectations for further count-ups. In particular, when the pattern with a large number of count-ups has a higher execution probability of a specific effect, or when the execution probability of a specific effect with a high expectation of a big hit is set to be higher, the player is so. The game effect of sustaining the expectation of is enhanced.

[Screen example of timer effect]
FIG. 9 is a display screen view showing an effect image when the timer effect is executed. Here, the screen of the timer effect will be described by taking as a representative example the pattern of the timer effect (FIG. 8 (c)) in which the count-up is performed in two stages.

FIG. 9A shows how the variable display of the decorative symbol has started on the screen of the image display device 5. The left, middle, and right decorative symbols are indicated by downward arrows in the variable display state. Reference numeral 154F001 indicates an effect area used for the timer effect.

Next, referring to FIG. 9B, when the variable display of the decorative symbol is started, the pre-suggestion effect for suggesting the timer effect is executed. That is, the frame-shaped timer display area 154F002 is displayed, and the timer display area 154F002 repeatedly moves left and right within the range of the effect area 154F001. Such a pre-suggestion effect is performed, for example, for 5 seconds from the start of the variable display. By executing the pre-suggestion effect, the player's expectation for the timer effect can be increased. The start timing of the prior suggestion effect does not have to be the same as the start of the variable display (after 5 seconds have elapsed from the start of the variable display, etc.).

Such a pre-suggestion effect may or may not be executed. However, it may be always executed before the timer effect. Further, even when the timer effect is not executed, the advance suggestion effect may be executed by the Gase. In that case, when the pre-suggestion effect is executed, the execution rate of the timer effect is higher than when the pre-suggestion effect is not executed. Further, when the pre-suggestion effect is executed, the ratio of the specific effect being executed after the timer effect may be higher than that when the pre-suggestion effect is not executed may be higher. However, instead of or in addition to that, when the pre-suggestion effect is executed, the specific effect with a higher expectation of big hit is executed than when the pre-suggestion effect is not executed. May be good.

Next, referring to FIG. 9C, the timer display area 154F002 is expanded to the original size by extending the frame to the full left-right direction of the effect area 154F001. Further, the timer display value 154F003 appears in the timer display area 154F002, and the first stage count-up starts from "00:00". After that, the count-up continues until 10 seconds are reached, that is, until the display value 154F003 is displayed as "10:00". Although "00:01" in the drawing represents 1 millisecond, the value may be displayed in seconds.

Next, with reference to FIGS. 9 (d) and 9 (e), when the count-up of the first stage is completed, the fanning effect is executed. At this time, at least 10 seconds have already passed since the start of the variable display, and in the decorative symbol, the reach is established by the symbol "5", and the reach mode is reduced and displayed in the upper right corner of the screen. There is. The fanning effect is an effect in which "10:01" and "10:00" are alternately and repeatedly displayed as the display value of the timer 154F003. Such a fanning effect lasts for 3 seconds (see FIG. 8 (c)). As a result, the player's expectation for the second stage count-up can be increased. After that, it shifts to the second stage count-up.

Next, referring to FIG. 9 (f), the display value 154F003 of the timer becomes "29:00" one second before the final value by the count-up in the second stage. One second later, the timer display value 154F003 becomes "30:00".

Then, as shown in FIG. 9 (g), the fanning effect is executed. The fanning effect here is an effect in which the display value 154F003 of the timer repeatedly changes alternately between "30:00" and "30:01", but in FIG. 9 (g), the latter is taken as a representative example. it's shown.

After the fanning effect, the countdown effect is started with reference to FIG. 9 (h). As a result, the display value 154F003 of the timer is sequentially updated for 30 seconds with "30:00" as the initial value, and eventually the value reaches "00:00" as shown in FIG. 9 (i). Then, as shown in FIG. 9 (j), the specific effect is executed. FIG. 9 (j) shows an example in which the characters “super heat” are displayed on the screen as an example of the specific effect. This production of "super heat" suggests that the expectation for big hits is high. Therefore, it is possible to give a great expectation to the player for such a specific effect displayed with the timer effect. As the specific effect, in addition to or instead of such a display, some effect such as sound or light that the player can experience may be performed. Further, the sound of the process in which the timer value changes may be different between the count-up and the count-down, or the color of the frame in which the timer value is displayed may be different.

[Explanation of the process of determining the content of the timer effect]
FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing an example of the timer effect setting process. 11 to 14 are diagrams showing various tables used for the timer effect setting process.

The timer effect setting process is executed by the variable display start setting process (S171) of the effect control process process shown in FIG. 7. More specifically, in the variable display start setting process, after the display result of the variable display is determined, the process is executed based on the determined result, and whether or not various effects are executed, its mode, execution start timing, etc. are determined. It is one of a series of processes to determine.

However, the timer effect setting process is not executed in the variable display start setting process of FIG. 7, but is executed in the look-ahead advance notice setting process (S161), and various contents of the timer effect are determined when the start prize is generated. It may be a thing.

In the timer effect setting process, it is determined whether or not the variable display pattern to be executed this time is a super reach (SP reach) capable of timer effect (step 154FS001). As described with reference to FIG. 8, the timer effect is performed for at least 10 seconds or longer, and the length of the timer effect exceeds 129 seconds in the pattern in which the count-up is performed in three stages. In the present embodiment, the timer effect is performed during the variable display of the decorative symbol, and the specific effect displayed as a result suggests the expectation of a big hit. Therefore, the variable time of the symbol exceeds a certain time. Only when the display pattern is displayed, the timer effect is executed. The super reach is a reach with a long fluctuation time and a high expectation of a big hit, but in step 154FS001, it is particularly determined whether or not the fluctuation time is longer than a certain level. Even if the variable display to be executed this time is super reach, the type of timer effect to be selected may be limited according to the length of the fluctuation time.

If the timer effect is not a super reach (SP reach), the process is terminated, and if it is such a super reach, the presence or absence of the prior suggestion effect is determined by the prior suggestion effect determination table (see FIG. 11). (Step 154FS002). Next, the presence or absence of the timer effect is determined by the timer effect determination table (see FIG. 12) (step 154FS003).

Next, it is determined whether or not it is determined that there is a timer effect (step 154FS004). If it is determined without the timer effect, the process is terminated, but if it is determined with the timer effect, the content of the suggestion effect (count-up effect) is determined by the suggestion effect determination table (see FIG. 13). Determined (step 154FS005). Next, the content of the specific effect is determined by the specific effect determination table (see FIG. 14) (step 154FS006), and the process ends.

Next, various tables used for the timer effect setting process will be described in detail. FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a pre-suggestion effect determination table at the time of a big hit and at the time of a miss. This table is a table used to determine whether or not to perform a preliminary suggestion effect before the timer effect, and as shown in FIGS. 11A and 11B, the result of the variable display is different from the case of a big hit. The contents of the table are different from the case of. When the big hit pre-suggestion effect determination table is used, the relationship is that there is a pre-suggestion effect> without the pre-suggestion effect. .. As a result, when the pre-suggestion effect is executed, the expectation of the big hit is higher than when the pre-suggestion effect is not executed.

FIG. 12 is a diagram showing a timer effect determination table at the time of a big hit and at the time of a miss. This table is a table used to determine whether or not to perform a timer effect, and as shown in FIGS. 12 (A) and 12 (B), the variable display result may or may not be a big hit. The content is different. When the big hit timer effect determination table is used, the relationship is that there is a timer effect> without the timer effect, while when the off-time timer effect determination table is used, the relationship is that there is a timer effect <without the timer effect. As a result, when the timer effect is executed, the expectation of the big hit is higher than when the timer effect is not executed.

FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a suggestion effect determination table at the time of a big hit and at the time of a miss. This table shows the pattern when the timer effect is executed, that is, whether the count-up effect is eliminated, the count-up effect is performed once (1 step), or the count-up effect is performed twice (2 steps). , It is a table used to decide whether to perform the count-up effect three times (three stages), and as shown in FIGS. 13 (A) and 13 (B), the variable display result may or may not be a big hit. The contents of the table are different. When the jackpot suggestion effect determination table is used, as shown in the figure, the ratio of determination without count-up effect, count-up effect once, twice, and three times increases, while the suggestion effect determination table at the time of loss is used. Then, the ratio of the count-up effects determined in the order of 3 times, 2 times, 1 time, and none increases. As a result, the higher the number of count-up effects, the higher the expectation of a big hit.

FIG. 14 is a diagram showing a specific effect determination table. This table is a table used to determine the content of the specific effect executed when the timer reaches 0 seconds, and FIGS. 14 (A) to 14 (D) and FIGS. 14 (E) to 14 (H). ), The contents of the table are different depending on whether the result of the variable display is a big hit or not. Furthermore, the tables are divided according to the number of count-ups performed by the timer effect.

As for the variation of the specific effect, when the number of count-ups = 0 (side by side in FIGS. 14 (A) and 14 (E)), as shown in the figure, “display of expectation degree“ heat ”” and “active hold”. There are four types: "change to red", "display of expectation" intense heat "", and "change to active hold" gold "", and when this increases to the number of count-ups = 1 (side by side Figure 14 (B). ) And FIG. 14 (F)), and "display of" ream "for the third pseudo-ream" and "display of suggestion of a character at the time of SP development" are added to the six types.

Further, in the case where the count-up count = 2 times (side by side in FIGS. 14 (C) and 14 (G)), in addition to the four types in the case where the count-up count = 0 times, "from weak SP to strong SP". There are 6 types with the addition of "Development display" and "Group notice". In addition, when the number of count-ups = 3 (side by side in FIGS. 14 (D) and 14 (H)), in addition to the four types when the number of count-ups = 0, the “final“ red ”cut-in” "And" final "gold" cut-in "are added to the six types.

The outline of each specific production is as follows. "Display of expectation" heat "": The characters of "heat" are displayed on the screen. "Display of expectation degree" intense heat "": The characters of "extreme heat" are displayed on the screen. "Change active hold" red "": The color of the active hold displayed in the active display area is changed from the normal color (for example, blue) to the first specific color, red. "Change to active hold" gold "": Change the color of active hold from the normal color to the second specific color, gold. "Display of" ream "for the third pseudo-ream": "Ream" is displayed in the temporarily stopped decorative symbol, suggesting that the third pseudo-ream change is executed. "Characteristic suggestion display at the time of SP development": An effect of moving the movable body 32 as a character on the screen of the image display device 5 at the timing of developing into super reach. "Development display from weak SP to strong SP": Display suggesting that the current super reach (weak SP) displayed in variable display will develop into strong super reach (strong SP) with higher expectation of big hits. .. "Group notice": It is suggested that the big hit expectation is high by the appearance of many characters and passing through the screen in one direction. "Final" red "cut-in": Replaces the screen with a red-based background and character for a short time. "Final" gold "cut-in": Replaces the screen with a gold-based background and character for a short time.

The tables of FIGS. 14 (A) to 14 (D) for big hits and the tables of FIGS. 14 (E) to 14 (H) for losing are compared according to the number of count-ups. For example, when comparing tables with 0 count-ups (side by side in FIGS. 14 (A) and 14 (E)), "heat", "active hold changed to" red "", "super heat", and "active hold" The distribution of the ratio to each of "change to gold" is the opposite of each other, and as a result, the magnitude of the expectation of the jackpot is "heat" <"change to active hold" red "" <"heat". <Change to "active hold" gold "". Tables with one count-up (side-by-side FIGS. 14 (B) and 14 (F)) Tables with two count-ups (side-by-side FIGS. 14 (C) and 14 (G)) Tables with three count-ups Comparing each other (side by side in FIGS. 14 (D) and 14 (H)), similarly, in each table (for big hit and for off), the distribution of the ratio allocated to each specific effect is true. The opposite is true. As a result, among the specific effects shown in each table, the lower the specific effect is, the higher the expectation of a big hit.

Here, for example, "change to active hold" gold "" is included in any of the tables shown in FIG. 14, so regardless of the length of time of the timer effect, and whether the display result is a big hit or not. Regardless, it can be executed as a specific effect. In this way, even when a specific effect with the same content is executed, the expectation of a big hit corresponding to the specific effect differs depending on what kind of timer effect the specific effect is obtained and executed. ..

[About the second embodiment]
Next, the timer effect in the second embodiment will be described. Here, a timer effect different from the above-mentioned timer effect will be described. It should be noted that the effect using the timer effect of each embodiment in combination may be executed. The timer effect of the second embodiment will be described below.

FIG. 15 is a timing chart showing the effect execution timing of the timer effect. Here, an example of performing a timer effect and a character effect at the time of executing the first super reach (the first SP reach at the time of determining the character effect) will be described below.

The horizontal axis indicates time t. At time t1, the timer effect is started. 15 seconds is set as the initial number of seconds of the timer. At this time, it is assumed that three candidate images are selected and displayed as suggestion images.

At time t2 (the remaining number of seconds of the timer is 10 seconds) after 5 seconds have elapsed, one candidate image among the displayed candidate images is deleted. As a result, the number of candidate images becomes two, and the player can know that the effect to be executed is narrowed down to two.

Further, at time t3 (the remaining number of seconds of the timer is 5 seconds) after 5 seconds have elapsed, one candidate image among the displayed candidate images is deleted, and the number of candidate images becomes one. Here, a candidate image that finally suggests the execution of the character production remains. As a result, the player can know that the specific effect to be executed is the character effect.

Further, at time t4 after 5 seconds have elapsed, the remaining seconds of the timer is 0 seconds. As a result, the character production whose execution is confirmed is executed. At the time t5 when the execution of the character effect is completed, the effect of the first super reach is executed. The production of the first super reach ends at time t6.

FIG. 16 is a display screen view showing an effect image when the timer effect is executed. 16 (A) to 16 (E) show how the number of candidate images decreases with the passage of time, and finally the character effect is executed. 16 (A) and 16 (F) to (I) show how the number of candidate images decreases with the passage of time, and finally the pseudo-continuous effect is executed.

In FIG. 16, the left, middle, and right decorative symbols are indicated by downward arrows in the variable display (variable display) state. When the timer effect is executed, in the display area of the image display device 5, a timer display area 94 for displaying the timer and a suggestion image suggesting the execution of the specific effect are displayed in the upper part of the timer display area 94. NS.

As shown in FIG. 16A, the timer effect is started during the fluctuation. When 15 seconds is determined as the number of timer seconds, the display value of the timer display area 94 is displayed as the remaining 15 seconds. In addition, as a suggestion image suggesting the execution of a specific effect, an image of "SP" suggesting the determination of SP reach (super reach), an image of "ream" suggesting the execution of a pseudo-ream effect, and an image of a character effect. An image of a "feature" suggesting execution is displayed. This indicates that the specific effect that can be executed is the SP reach final effect, the pseudo-continuous effect, or the character effect. It should be noted that the timer display and the suggestion image are not displayed separately as shown in FIG. 16A, but may be displayed integrally. Further, it is possible to make it easier for the player to understand the relationship between the timer display and the suggestion image by displaying the suggestion image in the vicinity of the timer display as the relationship between the display positions. However, the timer display and the suggestion image may be displayed at distant positions. For example, the timer display may be displayed at the left end in the display area of the image display device 5, and the suggested image may be displayed at the right end in the display area of the image display device 5.

Hereinafter, an example in which the character effect is executed will be described with reference to FIGS. 16 (B) to 16 (E). When 5 seconds have elapsed from the start of the timer display, the display value of the timer display area 94 has 10 seconds remaining, as shown in FIG. 16B. With the lapse of 5 seconds, the candidate image of "SP" is deleted, and the image of "ream" suggesting the execution of the pseudo-ream effect and the image of the "character" suggesting the execution of the character effect are displayed. .. This indicates that the specific effect that can be executed is a pseudo-continuous effect or a character effect.

Further, when 5 seconds have elapsed, as shown in FIG. 16C, the display value of the timer display area 94 is the remaining 5 seconds. With the lapse of 5 seconds, the candidate image of the "ream" is deleted, and only the image of the "character" suggesting the execution of the character effect is displayed. This indicates that the execution of the character production has been confirmed. In this way, the candidate images are narrowed down to one before the timer display reaches 0 seconds.

Further, when 5 seconds have elapsed, as shown in FIG. 16D, the display value of the timer display area 94 has 0 seconds remaining. As a result, the character production is started. At this time, both the left decorative symbol and the right decorative symbol display the symbol "3" and are temporarily stopped (that is, they are in the reach state).

As shown in FIG. 16E, when the display value of the timer display area 94 has 0 seconds remaining, the character effect is executed. In the accessory effect, the movable body 32 as an accessory moves from above the image display device 5, and moves to a position in front of the image display device 5 as shown in FIG. 16 (E). The movable body 32 is provided with a display area, and the characters "chance!", Which indicates the degree of expectation of a big hit, are displayed in the display area.

Next, an example in which the pseudo-continuous effect is executed will be described with reference to FIGS. 16 (F) to 16 (I). Similar to the description in FIG. 16B, when 5 seconds have elapsed from the start of the timer display, the display value of the timer display area 94 has 10 seconds remaining as shown in FIG. 16F. With the lapse of 5 seconds, the candidate image of "SP" is deleted, and the image of "ream" suggesting the execution of the pseudo-ream effect and the image of the "character" suggesting the execution of the character effect are displayed. .. This indicates that the specific effect that can be executed is a pseudo-continuous effect or a character effect.

Further, when 5 seconds have elapsed, as shown in FIG. 16 (G), the display value of the timer display area 94 is the remaining 5 seconds. With the lapse of 5 seconds, the candidate image of the "role" is deleted, and only the image of the "ream" suggesting the execution of the pseudo-ream effect is displayed. This indicates that the execution of the pseudo-continuous production has been confirmed.

Further, when 5 seconds have elapsed, as shown in FIG. 16H, the display value of the timer display area 94 has 0 seconds remaining. As a result, the pseudo-continuous production is started. At this time, both the left decorative symbol and the right decorative symbol display the symbol "3" and temporarily stop the fluctuation (that is, they are in the reach state).

As shown in FIG. 16 (I), the pseudo-continuous effect is executed when the display value of the timer display area 94 is 0 seconds remaining. Among the decorative symbols, the pseudo-ream symbol indicated by the display of "ream" is temporarily stopped at the decorative symbol 92 inside. After the "ream" symbol is temporarily stopped, the three decorative symbols are re-variated.

By doing so, as shown in FIGS. 16A to 16D, a gaming machine capable of improving the interest until the 15 seconds set as the initial number of seconds of the timer becomes 0 seconds is provided. be able to. Further, since the specific effect to be executed when the display value of the timer display area 94 reaches 0 seconds remaining is suggested in advance, the interest of the game is improved.

Further, when the timer display is started, the "SP" image, the "ream" image, and the "role" image are displayed as candidate images, and the number of the candidate images is reduced every 5 seconds to display the timer. When the display value of the area 94 becomes 0 seconds remaining, only the character image is displayed, and the character effect corresponding to the remaining character image is executed. Therefore, any candidate image remains for the player. You can pay attention to what you do.

The timing at which the number of candidate images becomes one is described in the timing before the timer display becomes 0 seconds, but the number of candidate images may become one at the timing when the timer display becomes 0 seconds.

FIG. 17 is a diagram showing a first to third super reach timer effect selection table. The first to third super reach timer effect selection tables are data tables used for lottery to determine whether or not to execute the timer display when the first to third super reach are executed. The first to third super reach timer effect selection tables include the first to third super reach timer effect selection tables at the time of jackpot in FIG. 17 (A) and the first to third super reach at the time of loss in FIG. 17 (B). It includes a timer effect selection table. These first to third super reach timer effect selection tables are stored in the ROM 121 provided on the effect control board 12.

The first to third super reach timer effect selection tables at the time of a big hit in FIG. 17A have a magnitude relationship of "execute timer display> do not execute timer display" depending on the value of SR2 extracted at a predetermined timing. The data is set as follows. The first to third super reach timer effect selection tables at the time of disconnection in FIG. 17B have a magnitude relationship of "execute timer display <do not execute timer display" depending on the value of SR2 extracted at a predetermined timing. The data is set as follows.

FIG. 18 is a diagram showing a super reach effect selection table. The super reach effect selection table is a data table used for lottery to determine which suggestion image (candidate image) is used to execute the effect when the super reach is executed. The super reach effect selection table includes the big hit super reach effect selection table shown in FIG. 18 (A) and the out-of-order super reach effect selection table shown in FIG. 18 (B). These super reach effect selection tables are stored in the ROM 121 provided on the effect control board 12.

In the big hit super reach effect selection table of FIG. 18 (A), "display of chance (?) <Confirmation of SP reach (SP) <pseudo-ream (ream) <role" is determined by the value of SR3 extracted at a predetermined timing. The data is set so that there is a magnitude relationship of (character) <display of "hot" (heat) ". In the out-of-order super reach effect selection table of FIG. 18 (B), "display of chance (?)> Confirmation of SP reach (SP)> pseudo-ream (ream)> accessory according to the value of SR3 extracted at a predetermined timing. The data is set so that there is a magnitude relationship of (role)> "hot" display (heat).

FIG. 19 is a diagram showing a suggestion image display pattern selection table and an action effect selection table. The suggested image display pattern selection table of FIG. 19A is used as the initial number of seconds of the timer, the number of candidate images displayed as the suggested image at the start of the timer effect, and the suggested image at the end of the timer effect when the timer effect is executed. It is a data table used for lottery for determining the display number of the candidate image of.

The action effect selection table of FIGS. 19B and 19C is a data table used for lottery for determining whether or not to execute the action effect when the timer effect is executed. The action effect selection table includes the action effect selection table at the time of a big hit in FIG. 19 (B) and the action effect selection table at the time of loss in FIG. 19 (C). These action effect selection tables are stored in the ROM 121 provided on the effect control board 12.

In the suggested image display pattern selection table of FIG. 19A, the initial number of seconds of the timer, the number of candidate images displayed as the suggested image at the start of the timer effect, and the end of the timer effect are determined by the SR4 value extracted at a predetermined timing. The number of candidate images to be displayed as a suggestion image at the time is determined at the same time, and "the initial number of seconds of the timer is 15 seconds, the number of display of the candidate images as the suggestion image at the start of the timer effect is 3, and the number of display of the candidate image as the suggestion image at the end of the timer effect is 15 seconds. 1 candidate image displayed as a suggestion image ">" The initial number of seconds of the timer is 18 seconds, the number of candidate images displayed as a suggestion image at the start of the timer effect is 4, and the suggestion image at the end of the timer effect. 1 candidate image display number of 1 display number of The data is set so that there is a magnitude relationship of "two".

In the suggestion image display pattern selection table, the longer the initial number of seconds of the timer, the larger the number of candidate images displayed as the suggestion image at the start of the timer effect is set. Further, for example, it is assumed that a pattern in which the initial number of seconds of the timer is 20 seconds, the number of suggested images displayed at the start of the timer effect is 5, and the number of suggested images displayed at the end of the timer effect is 2 is selected. At this time, if the "continuous" image and the "feature" image, which are the candidate images, remain as the remaining candidate images, the continuous effect or the accessory effect is executed.

In this way, two candidate images may remain at 0 seconds. In such a case, the effect corresponding to any of the displayed candidate images is executed. In this way, the player can be made to pay attention to which candidate image remains. It is possible to leave three or more candidate images, and the timing of erasure may not be constant.

In the action effect selection table of FIG. 19B, data is set so as to have a magnitude relationship of "execute action effect> do not execute action effect" according to the value of SR5 extracted at a predetermined timing. In the out-of-action action effect selection table of FIG. 19C, data is set so as to have a magnitude relationship of "execute action effect <do not execute action effect" according to the value of SR5 extracted at a predetermined timing. There is.

As described above, as shown in FIG. 19A, the longer the initial number of seconds of the timer, the larger the number of candidate images displayed as the suggestion image at the start of the timer effect. Suggested images can be displayed, and the fun of the game is improved.

Further, as shown in FIG. 19A, when 20 seconds, 18 seconds, and 15 seconds set as the initial number of seconds of the timer have elapsed and the display value of the timer display area 94 becomes 0 seconds remaining. The "ream" image and the "feature" image, which are candidate images, may remain as the remaining candidate images. In such a case, since the continuous effect or the character effect is executed, the player can pay attention to which candidate image the specific effect corresponds to is executed.

[First example of timer production in the 4th super reach]
Next, a first example of the timer effect executed in the fourth super reach of the present embodiment will be described. As a first example of the timer effect, a predetermined display performs a predetermined operation to display a specific mode, and when the predetermined display becomes a specific mode, one of a plurality of types of specific effects is performed. An example of effect control to be executed will be described.

As the "display in which the predetermined display performs a predetermined operation and becomes a specific mode", a display in which the timer numerical display performs a time timing operation and becomes a time timing end mode is displayed, as in the timer display. As "an effect of executing one of a plurality of types of specific effects when the predetermined display is in a specific mode", a predetermined image is displayed when the timer display is in the timekeeping end mode. By doing so, one of a plurality of types of expectation suggestion display effects suggesting an expectation that is advantageous to the player is executed. As an example of a predetermined image in that case, for example, in order to suggest that something happens to the player, a character having a predetermined suggestion such as "READY GO" or "START" is displayed. Also, an action display or the like may be displayed by a predetermined character image. Further, either one of the character display and the action table may be executed, or both may be executed. In addition, as "the effect of executing one of a plurality of types of specific effects when the predetermined display becomes a specific mode", the predetermined image is displayed after displaying the timekeeping end mode. You may try to execute a specific effect without.

FIG. 20 is a timing chart showing the effect execution timing of the first example of the timer effect. FIG. 20A shows an example of an effect execution timing in a predetermined variable display pattern in which a timer effect can be executed a plurality of times during one variable display (variable display). 20 (B) shows an example of the effect execution timing of the first effect of FIG. 20 (A). 20 (B) shows an example of the effect execution timing of the third effect of FIG. 20 (A).

As shown in FIG. 20A, for example, at the time of variable display of the specific super reach such as the above-mentioned fourth super reach, the first effect, the second effect, and the third effect in which the timer effect can be executed can be executed. Multiple types of effects are executed during one variable display. The length of the execution period of the plurality of types of effects is set by the long-short relationship of "first effect <second effect <third effect". In the first effect, the second effect, and the third effect, when a predetermined period elapses from the start of the effect period, a selection is made from a plurality of types of specific effects such as a plurality of types of expectation suggestion display effects. The produced production is executed.

Regarding the first effect, the second effect, and the third effect, the case where the timer effect is executed and the case where the timer effect is not executed are selected by lottery, so that the case where the timer effect is executed has a timer. The effect mode is distinguished by calling the effect and the case where the timer effect is not executed is called the no-timer effect.

In FIG. 20 (B), regarding the first effect shown in FIG. 20 (A), (B1) shows the effect execution timing when the timer is present, and (B2) shows the effect execution timing when the timer is not produced. It is shown. In the first effect shown in FIG. 20B, the effect period is shorter than that of the other effects, and the background color suggesting the expectation of a big hit as an expectation suggestion display 25 seconds after the start of the effect period. The effect of displaying the image of is performed.

The background color refers to the image color of the background image constituting the background of the decorative pattern among the images displayed by the image display device 5. The background color is a color other than blue and red (for example, yellow) before the first effect is executed. In the first effect, 25 seconds from the start of the effect period (first effect period) of the first effect in both the effect with the timer in FIG. 20 (B1) and the effect without the timer in (B2). Over time, the background color changes to red (red background) or blue (blue background) as an expectation suggestion display. Regarding the height of the expectation of the jackpot by the background color displayed in the expectation suggestion display, the relationship "blue background <red background" is set. Whether to execute the effect with timer or the effect without timer when executing the first effect is determined by the lottery common to the first effect to the third effect before the start of the variable display, and the second effect and the third effect are executed. It is decided collectively with.

When the effect with a timer shown in FIG. 20 (B1) is executed, an image of the timer display is displayed, and 25 seconds are counted from the start of the first effect. When the remaining time of the timekeeping by the timer display becomes 0 seconds and the timekeeping of the timer ends, the movable body 32 as an accessory moves up and down according to the end, and the expectation degree suggestion display is performed. As a result, either a red background or a blue background is selected according to the degree of expectation of a big hit, and an effect of changing the background image color is executed.

When the timer-less effect of FIG. 20 (B2) is executed, the image of the timer display is not displayed. When 25 seconds have passed from the start of the first effect, the movable body 32 suddenly moves up and down, and a blue background is selected as an expectation suggestion display to change the background image color. NS.

In the timer-attached effect and the timer-less effect when the first effect is executed, the same image is displayed as an image displayed in addition to the timer display from the start of the first effect to 25 seconds. From the start of the first effect to 25 seconds, an image other than the timer display may be displayed, which is partially different between the effect with the timer and the effect without the timer.

In the first effect, the fun of the effect can be improved by executing the expectation degree suggestion display after a lapse of a predetermined period from the start of the effect. By displaying the expectation degree suggestion corresponding to the progress of the effect with the timer, the fun of the effect can be further improved. By executing the operation of the movable body 32 in response to the end of the timer display, the fun of the effect can be further improved. Since the ratio of the expectation suggestion display having a higher expectation is executed in the effect with the timer than in the effect without the timer, it is possible to increase the expectation of the player when the effect with the timer is executed.

In addition, when the timer no effect is executed, the expectation degree suggestion display may not be selectable. In addition, only the red background is displayed when the timer-attached effect is executed, and either the red background or the blue background is selected and displayed according to the expectation of a big hit when the timer-less effect is executed. You may do so. Further, the relationship between the effect of having a timer and the effect of no timer may be the opposite of the above-mentioned relationship (no timer effect> effect with timer).

In FIG. 20 (C), regarding the third effect shown in FIG. 20 (A), (C1) shows the effect execution timing when the timer is present, and (C2) shows the effect execution timing when the timer is not produced. It is shown. In the third effect shown in FIG. 20 (C), the effect period is longer than that of other effects such as the first effect, and when 60 seconds have passed from the start of the effect period, a big hit is expected as an expectation suggestion display. An effect of displaying an image of the operation means suggesting the degree is performed. In the third effect shown in FIG. 20C, the effect control is performed so that the operation effect is executed more frequently than the other effects such as the first effect.

The operating means is provided in a pattern such as the push button 31B and the stick controller 31A, and refers to an operating means that can be operated by the player. In the third effect, in both the effect with the timer in FIG. 20 (C1) and the effect without the timer in (C2), the third effect is achieved.
When 60 seconds have passed from the start of the effect period (third effect period), the effect of displaying the image of the stick controller or the image of the push button as the expectation degree suggestion display is performed. The effect is also an operation promotion effect immediately before displaying the variable display result. When the operation means displayed during the effect is executed, the effect in which the variable display result is derived and displayed is executed.

Regarding the high expectation of the jackpot by the operation means displayed in the expectation suggestion display, the relationship "push button <stick controller" is set. Whether to execute the effect with timer or the effect without timer when executing the third effect is determined by the lottery common to the first effect to the third effect before the start of the variable display, and the first effect and the second effect are executed. It is decided collectively with.

When the effect with a timer shown in FIG. 20 (C1) is executed, an image of the timer display is displayed, and 60 seconds are counted from the start of the third effect. When the remaining time of the timer is 0 seconds and the timer is finished, the stick controller image and the push button are displayed according to the expected degree of expectation, which is a big hit. One of the images is selected and the effect displayed in the center of the screen is executed.

When the timer-less effect of FIG. 20 (C2) is executed, the image of the timer display is not displayed. When 60 seconds have passed from the start of the third effect, an effect in which the image of the push button is selected and displayed is suddenly executed as an expectation suggestion display.

In the timer-attached effect and the timer-less effect when the third effect is executed, the same image is displayed as an image other than the timer display and the operation effect display during the period from the start of the third effect to 60 seconds. Is displayed. From the start of the third effect to 60 seconds, a partially different image is displayed between the timer display and the timerless effect as an image displayed in addition to the timer display and the operation effect display. May be good.

In the third effect, in the effect with a timer, a plurality of times, from the first operation effect to the fifth operation effect, at regular intervals of T (10 seconds) during the period from the start of the third effect to the lapse of 60 seconds. Operation effect of may be executed. The operation effect is also called an operation corresponding effect, and when a predetermined operation means is operated by the player's operation within a predetermined detection valid period, a predetermined effect such as an image display corresponding to the operation is executed. It is a production. As shown in FIG. 22 (E), the operation effect in the third effect can be executed at a specific ratio. On the other hand, in the third effect, there is no case where the operation effect that is executed with the timer effect is executed in the timer-less effect.

As the operation effect, five types of operation effects, that is, the first operation effect to the fifth operation effect, are executed. The first operation effect displays an image that promotes the operation of the push button 31B (hereinafter referred to as a button operation promotion display), and corresponds to the operation of the push button 31B within a predetermined operation valid period. , It is a production that displays a chance. The chance display means to display an image suggesting that the player has a chance. The second operation effect is an effect of displaying the button operation promotion and displaying the reach in response to the operation of the push button 31B within the predetermined operation valid period. The reach display means to display an image suggesting that the reach state is reached.

The third operation effect displays an image that promotes the operation of the stick controller 31A (hereinafter referred to as a stick operation promotion display), and corresponds to the operation of the stick controller 31A within a predetermined operation valid period accordingly. , It is a production to display SP. The SP display means to display an image suggesting that it becomes a super reach. The fourth operation effect is an effect of displaying the button operation promotion, and displaying the expected degree% in response to the operation of the push button 31B within the predetermined operation valid period. Expectation% display means to display an image that suggests the rate of a big hit game state in% by this variable display. The fifth operation effect is an effect of displaying the stick operation promotion, and displaying intense heat in response to the operation of the stick controller 31A within a predetermined operation valid period. The intense heat display means to display an image suggesting that the expectation that the variable display this time will be a big hit game state is extremely high (extremely high).

The content of the second effect is not shown, but for example, when the effect with a timer is executed, an image of the timer display is displayed, and 40 seconds are counted from the start of the second effect. When the remaining time of the timer display is 0 seconds and the timer measurement ends, a plurality of types of jackpot advancement characters (first advancement character, first) as an expectation degree suggestion display according to the end. 2 The notice character selected from the images of the notice character) is displayed at a predetermined position. For example, with respect to the high expectation of the jackpot of the notice character displayed in the expectation suggestion display of the second effect, the relationship "first notice character <second notice character" is set. Whether to execute the effect with timer or the effect without timer when executing the second effect is determined by the lottery common to the first effect to the third effect before the start of the variable display, and the first effect and the third effect are executed. It is decided collectively with.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 22 (C) and 22 (D), each of the first effect and the second effect can be executed in the third effect at a predetermined ratio (the ratio is different) at the time of the effect with the timer. It is possible to perform the same effect as the operation effect.

In the third effect, the fun of the effect can be improved by executing the expectation degree suggestion display after a lapse of a predetermined period from the start of the effect. By displaying the expectation degree suggestion corresponding to the progress of the effect with the timer, the fun of the effect can be further improved. By executing the operation of the movable body 32 in response to the end of the timer display, the fun of the effect can be further improved. Since the ratio of the expectation suggestion display having a higher expectation is executed in the effect with the timer than in the effect without the timer, it is possible to increase the expectation of the player when the effect with the timer is executed.

Further, in the third effect, a plurality of operation effects that the player can intervene by the operation are executed according to the progress of the effect with the timer, so that the player's motivation to participate in the game can be increased, and the game can be played. It is possible to improve the interest of.

Further, in the third effect, in the effect with a timer, in the period from the start of the third effect to the elapse of 60 seconds, the first operation effect to the fifth operation effect are referred to at intervals of T (10 seconds) for a certain period. Since the operation effect may be executed a plurality of times, it is possible to reduce the boredom of the player when the timer display displays a relatively long time.

Further, in the third effect, it is possible to execute an operation corresponding effect according to the operation of different operation means, such as an operation effect according to a button operation and an operation effect according to a stick operation, depending on the timer timing. Therefore, the boredom of the player can be further reduced.

It should be noted that the expected degree suggestion display may not be selectable when the timer no effect is executed. In addition, only the red background is displayed when the timer-attached effect is executed, and either the red background or the blue background is selected and displayed according to the expectation of a big hit when the timer-less effect is executed. You may do so. Further, the relationship between the effect of having a timer and the effect of no timer may be the opposite of the above-mentioned relationship (no timer effect> effect with timer).

Next, as an example of the effect image displayed by the image display device 5 in the timer effect, the effect image of the third effect will be described. FIG. 21 is a display screen view showing an effect image of the third effect when the timer effect is executed. 21 (A) to 21 (L) show an example of an image displayed by the image display device 5 in the third effect according to the passage of time. In FIG. 21, images having little relation to the timer effect such as hold display are omitted.

In FIG. 21, the left, middle, and right decorative symbols are indicated by downward arrows in the variable display state. When the variable display is executed in the image display device 5, the variable display of the left, middle, and right decorative symbols is started at the center of the screen. When the timer effect is executed, a timer display area 94 that displays a timer numerically in the timer effect, an operation promotion display in the timer effect, an operation support display, and the like are displayed in the lower right portion of the display area of the image display device 5. An operation effect display area 95 for displaying an image related to the operation effect is formed (provided).

When 10 seconds have elapsed from the start of the timer display in the third effect, the display value of the timer display area 94 remains 50 seconds as shown in FIG. 21 (A), and the operation effect display area 95 corresponds accordingly. A button image imitating the push button 31B and a character image of "press!" Are displayed as a button operation promotion image for promoting the operation of the push button 31B. The button operation promotion image is displayed for a predetermined period of 10 seconds or less until the operation of the push button 31B is detected.

When the operation of the push button 31B by the player is detected in response to the operation promotion display of FIG. 21 (A), as shown in FIG. 21 (B), according to the operation correspondence display of the correspondence relationship shown in FIG. The chance display is executed, in which the character image "chance" is displayed.

When 20 seconds have elapsed from the start of time counting of the timer display, as shown in FIG. 21C, the display value of the timer display area 94 remains 40 seconds, and the push button 31B is displayed in the operation effect display area 95 accordingly. A button image imitating the timer and a character image of "press!" Are displayed as a button operation promotion image. The button operation promotion image is displayed for a predetermined period of 10 seconds or less until the operation of the push button 31B is detected.

When the operation of the push button 31B by the player is detected in response to the operation promotion display of FIG. 21 (C), as shown in FIG. 21 (D), according to the operation correspondence display of the correspondence relationship shown in FIG. The reach display in which the character image "reach" is displayed is executed, and the decorative pattern becomes the reach display mode.

When 30 seconds have elapsed from the start of the timer display, as shown in FIG. 21 (E), the display value of the timer display area 94 remains 30 seconds, and the stick controller 31A in the operation effect display area 95 accordingly. A stick image imitating the above and a character image of "close!" Are displayed as a stick operation promotion image that promotes the operation of the stick controller 31A. The stick operation promotion image is displayed for a predetermined period of 10 seconds or less until the operation of the stick controller 31A is detected.

When the operation of the stick controller 31A by the player is detected in response to the operation promotion display of FIG. 21 (E), as shown in FIG. 21 (F), according to the operation correspondence display of the correspondence relationship shown in FIG. The SP display in which the character image "SP" is displayed is executed, and the SP character image 96 used for the SP effect is displayed in the center of the screen. The SP character image 96 is displayed in a battle (fighting) battle production mode in which an ally character (character on the left side) who is an ally of the player and an enemy character (character on the right side) who is an enemy of the player are battled. In the battle effect, the jackpot display result is derived and displayed when the ally character wins, and the deviation display result is derived and displayed when the ally character loses. When the battle effect is executed, the decorative pattern is reduced and moved to the upper right corner of the screen, and the variable display is continued at the position of the destination.

When 40 seconds have elapsed from the start of the timer display, as shown in FIG. 21 (G), the display value of the timer display area 94 remains 20 seconds, and the push button 31B in the operation effect display area 95 accordingly. A button image imitating the button and a character image of "press!" Are displayed as a button operation promotion image. The button operation promotion image is displayed for a predetermined period of 10 seconds or less until the operation of the push button 31B is detected.

When the operation of the push button 31B by the player is detected in response to the operation promotion display of FIG. 21 (G), as shown in FIG. 21 (H), according to the operation correspondence display of the correspondence relationship shown in FIG. The expected degree% display in which the character image "80%" is displayed is executed, and the battle effect is continued.

When 50 seconds have elapsed from the start of the timer display, as shown in FIG. 21 (I), the display value of the timer display area 94 remains 10 seconds, and the stick controller 31A in the operation effect display area 95 accordingly. A stick image imitating the timer and a character image of "close!" Are displayed as a stick operation promotion image. The stick operation promotion image is displayed for a predetermined period of 10 seconds or less until the operation of the stick controller 31A is detected.

When the operation of the stick controller 31A by the player is detected in response to the operation promotion display of FIG. 21 (I), as shown in FIG. 21 (J), according to the operation correspondence display of the correspondence relationship shown in FIG. The intense heat display that displays the character image "Intense heat" is executed, and the battle production is continued.

When 60 seconds have passed from the start of the timer display, the display value of the timer display area 94 is 0 seconds remaining as shown in FIG. 21 (K), and the stick controller 31A is imitated in the center of the screen. An expectation suggestion display 97 is displayed, which consists of a stick image and a character image of "close!". The expectation degree suggestion display 97 is displayed for a predetermined period of 10 seconds or less until the operation of the stick controller 31A is detected.

When the operation of the stick controller 31A by the player is detected according to the expectation degree suggestion display 97 of FIG. 21 (K), when the jackpot display result is obtained, the ally character wins in the battle effect, and the correspondence relationship shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 21 (L), the effect of deriving and displaying the variable display result of the jackpot display result is executed according to the operation correspondence display of. On the other hand, when the result of the loss display is obtained, the ally character loses in the battle effect, and the effect of deriving and displaying the variable display result of the loss display result is executed.

Next, when executing the variable display of the variable display pattern of a specific super reach, the selection of whether or not to execute the timer effect, and the operations in the first effect to the third effect when executing the timer effect. The data table used for the lottery for selecting whether or not to execute the effect will be described.

FIG. 22 is an explanatory diagram showing a fourth super reach timer effect selection table, an operation effect selection table of the first effect, an operation effect selection table of the second effect, and an operation effect selection table of the third effect. These data tables are stored in the ROM 121 of the effect control CPU 120. The effect selection ratio described below may include a ratio that is not selected at all (0 ratio (0%)), and in the explanation of the magnitude relationship of the effect selection ratio, the ratio is "small". May include the case where the selection ratio is "0% (0%)". On the contrary, in the explanation of the magnitude relationship of the selection ratio of the effect, the case where the ratio is "large" may include the case where the selection ratio is "100% (100%)".

The fourth super reach timer effect selection table selects whether to execute the timer display with effect or the timer display without effect when executing the variable display pattern of the fourth super reach, which is a specific super reach. Used for lottery for. The fourth super reach timer effect selection table is different from the fourth super reach timer effect selection table at the time of the jackpot in FIG. 22 (A), which is used when the variable display result is the jackpot display result, and the variable display result is the display result. A fourth super reach timer effect selection table at the time of deviation in FIG. 22B, which is sometimes used, is included.

In the tables of FIGS. 22A and 22B, a total of 100 numerical values of the random number SR2 (numerical range of 0 to 99) for selecting the timer effect as one of the random numbers updated by the effect control CPU 120 are displayed. It is divided into the effect with timer display and the effect without timer display. For SR2, the number of allocated random number SR2 values is shown for the sake of clarity.

In the fourth super reach timer effect selection table at the time of a big hit in FIG. 22 (A), the timer is displayed so that the value of SR2 extracted at a predetermined timing has a magnitude relationship of "timer display with effect> timer display without effect". The data is set so that the rate at which the decision to execute the effect is selected is higher. On the other hand, in the fourth super reach timer effect selection table at the time of deviation in FIG. 22 (B), the value of SR2 extracted at a predetermined timing has a magnitude relationship of "timer display with effect <timer display without effect". The data is set so that the rate at which the decision to execute the timer display no effect is selected is higher.

Due to the data settings in FIGS. 22 (A) and 22 (B), when the variable display result becomes a big hit display result, the ratio at which it is determined to execute the timer display presence effect as compared with the case where the off display result is obtained. Will be higher. As a result, when the effect with the timer display is executed, the player's expectation for the big hit can be increased as compared with the case where the effect without the timer display is executed.

The operation effect selection table of the first effect of FIG. 22 (C) is when it is selected to execute the effect with timer display using the fourth super reach timer effect selection table of FIGS. 22 (A) and 22 (B). , Operation of the first effect Used for a lottery for selecting whether or not to execute the effect. The operation effect selection table of the second effect of FIG. 22 (C) is when it is selected to execute the effect with timer display using the fourth super reach timer effect selection table of FIGS. 22 (A) and 22 (B). , 2nd effect operation Used for lottery to select whether or not to execute the effect. The operation effect selection table of the third effect of FIG. 22 (D) is when it is selected to execute the effect with timer display using the fourth super reach timer effect selection table of FIGS. 22 (A) and 22 (B). , 3rd effect operation Used for a lottery to select whether or not to execute the effect.

In each of the tables of FIGS. 22 (C) to 22 (E), a total of 110 numerical values of the random number SR3 (numerical range of 0 to 109) for selecting the presence / absence of the operation effect are set as one of the random numbers updated by the effect control CPU 120. , With operation effect and without operation effect. For SR3, the number of random number SR3 values allocated is shown for the sake of clarity.

In the operation effect selection table of the first effect of FIG. 22C, no operation effect is selected so as to have a magnitude relationship of "with operation effect <without operation effect" according to the value of SR3 extracted at a predetermined timing. The data is set so that the ratio is higher. In the operation effect selection table of the second effect of FIG. 22 (D), there is an operation effect and an operation effect so that the value of SR3 extracted at a predetermined timing has a magnitude relationship of “with operation effect = without operation effect”. The data is set so that nothing and nothing are selected at the same rate. In the operation effect selection table of the third effect of FIG. 22 (E), the operation effect presence is selected so that the magnitude relationship of "operation effect presence> no operation effect" is obtained according to the value of SR3 extracted at a predetermined timing. The data is set so that the ratio is higher. With such a table, data is set so that in the first to third effects, the longer the effect period is, the higher the ratio of selecting the operation effect is.

As shown in the table of FIG. 22C, in the first effect of displaying the timer for 25 seconds, the total value of the number of operations when the operation effect is selected is one, that is, one in 25 seconds. The operation effect of the times is executed. As shown in the table of FIG. 22D, in the second effect of displaying the timer for 40 seconds, the total value of the number of operations when the operation effect presence is selected is two times, that is, two in 40 seconds. The operation effect of the times is executed. As shown in the table of FIG. 22 (E), in the third effect of displaying the timer for 60 seconds, the total number of operations when the operation effect is selected is 5 times, that is, 5 in 60 seconds. The operation effect of the times is executed.

In this way, in the third effect of displaying the timer for 60 seconds, when the operation effect is selected, the operation effect is executed 5 times in 60 seconds, and the timer is displayed more than the third effect. In the second effect, which has a short period, two operation effects are executed, and in the first effect, which has a shorter timer display period than the second effect, one operation effect is executed. In this way, even if the timer effect is executed during the same variable display, the data is set so that the ratio (frequency) of executing the operation effect is higher in the case where the effect period is long than in the case where the effect period is short. Has been done. As a result, among the timer effects executed during the same variable display, even if the timer display with a long effect period is executed, the execution frequency of the operation effect is set to be high, so that the player can produce the effect. The rate (frequency) of intervening in the game increases, and it is possible to reduce the player's boredom with the production.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 22 (C) to 22 (E), it is possible to select to execute the operation effect only when the timer display is present, and when the timer display is present is executed, the operation effect is executed, compared to when the timer display is not present. Since the operation effect is executed frequently, the execution rate (frequency) of the effect that the player can intervene is increased, so that the player is further reduced from being bored with the effect in the long-term timer display. Can be done.

Next, an example of the effect pattern including the operation effect in the first effect to the third effect will be described. FIG. 23 is a diagram showing the effect pattern selection table for selecting the effect pattern of the third effect in tabular form. FIG. 23 (A) shows an effect pattern selection table for the third effect used at the time of a big hit, and FIG. 23 (B) shows an effect pattern selection table for the third effect used at the time of loss. These data tables are stored in the ROM 121 of the effect control CPU 120.

In each of the tables of FIGS. 23 (A) and 23 (B), a total of 90 numerical values of the random number SR4 (numerical range of 0 to 89) for selecting the presence / absence of the operation effect are set as one of the random numbers updated by the effect control CPU 120. , The first pattern, the second pattern, and the third pattern are assigned to each. For SR4, the number of assigned random number SR4 values is shown for the sake of clarity.

In the effect pattern selection table of the third specific effect at the time of a big hit in FIG. 23 (A), the magnitude relationship of "first pattern> second pattern> third pattern" is established according to the value of SR4 extracted at a predetermined timing. The data is set. In the effect pattern selection table of the third specific effect at the time of a big hit in FIG. 23 (B), the magnitude relationship of "first pattern <second pattern <third pattern" is established according to the value of SR4 extracted at a predetermined timing. The data is set.

The plurality of types of colors of blue, green, and red in each operation effect shown in FIG. 23 are colors that suggest the degree of expectation for a big hit in the magnitude relationship of "blue <green <red".

In the first pattern, the operation effect pattern is displayed as a chance according to the operation after the button operation promotion effect is executed. The first operation effect, the chance is displayed in green characters according to the operation after the button operation promotion effect is displayed. The second operation effect that is displayed, the third operation effect that SP is displayed in green characters according to the operation after the stick operation promotion display is displayed, and the red character according to the operation after the button operation promotion display is displayed. It is composed of a fourth operation effect in which an expected degree% of "80%" is displayed, and a fifth operation effect in which an intense heat is displayed according to the operation after the stick operation promotion display is displayed. In the first pattern, the final effect executed as the expectation degree suggestion effect after the operation effect pattern is an effect in which the jackpot display result is derived and displayed according to the post-hit operation with the stick operation promotion display.

The second pattern is the same as the first pattern, the first operation effect, the second operation effect in which the chance is displayed in blue characters according to the operation after the button operation promotion display is displayed, and the first pattern. The same third operation effect, the fourth operation effect in which the expected degree% of "70%" is displayed in green characters according to the operation after the button operation promotion display is displayed, and the same fifth operation effect as the first pattern. Consists of. In the second pattern, the same final effect as the first pattern is performed after the operation effect pattern.

In the third pattern, the operation effect pattern is the same as the first pattern, the first operation effect, the same second operation effect as the second pattern, and after the stick operation promotion display is displayed, the SP display is displayed in blue characters according to the operation. The third operation effect to be performed, the fourth operation effect in which the expected degree% of "60%" is displayed in green characters according to the operation after the button operation promotion display is displayed, and the fifth operation same as the first pattern. It is composed of directing. It is composed of a fifth operation effect in which an intense heat display is displayed according to the operation after the stick operation promotion display is displayed. In the third pattern, the same final effect as the first pattern is performed after the operation effect pattern.

In the effect pattern selection table of the third specific effect at the time of loss in FIG. 23 (B), the same first pattern as the first pattern to the third pattern set in the effect pattern selection table of the third effect at the time of big hit in FIG. 23 (A). The first pattern to the third pattern are set, and as described above, the data is set so that the selection ratio of these patterns is the opposite of the selection ratio of the effect pattern selection table of the third effect at the time of big hit. There is.

In the above-mentioned second pattern, an effect suggesting that the expectation of a big hit is higher than that of the above-mentioned third pattern is executed at the time of the operation effect. In the above-mentioned first pattern, an effect suggesting that the expectation of a big hit is higher than that of the second pattern is executed at the time of the operation effect. Therefore, in the effect pattern selection table of the third specific effect at the time of the big hit in FIG. 23 (A), the selection ratio is set to "1st" so that the effect pattern with a higher expectation of the big hit can be easily selected when the big hit display result is obtained. The data is set so as to have a magnitude relationship of "pattern> second pattern> third pattern". On the other hand, on the contrary, in the effect pattern selection table of the third specific effect at the time of deviation in FIG. The data is set so as to have a magnitude relationship of "first pattern <second pattern <third pattern".

Although not shown, in the first effect, for example, in the operation effect display area 95, a character such as "this fluctuation is expected to be large" is displayed in blue characters according to the operation after the button operation promotion display is performed. After executing the operation effect, the first variable display pattern that suggests the degree of expectation on a blue background and the characters such as "This fluctuation is a big expectation" are displayed in red according to the operation after the button operation promotion display is displayed. After executing the displayed operation effect, an effect pattern selection table is used so that a second variable display pattern that displays an expectation degree suggestion on a red background can be selected.

In the first effect, when the jackpot display result is obtained, the effect pattern is selected at the selection ratio of "first pattern <second pattern", and when the display result is off, "first pattern> second pattern". An effect pattern selection table for the first effect is provided for each variable display result so that the effect pattern is selected by the selection ratio. In the effect pattern selection table, the value of SR3 is assigned to each effect pattern as in the effect pattern selection table of the third specific effect.

Although not shown, in the second effect, for example, in the operation effect display area 95, after the button operation promotion display is performed, a character such as "maybe reach?" Is displayed in blue characters according to the operation. After executing, after the stick operation promotion display is displayed, characters such as "SP?" Are displayed in blue characters according to the operation. After executing the operation effect, a blue effect image is displayed around the decorative pattern. After executing the first effect pattern to be performed and the operation effect in which characters such as "Maybe reach?" Are displayed in red according to the operation after the button operation promotion display is displayed, after the stick operation promotion display is displayed. After executing an operation effect in which characters such as "SP?" Are displayed in red characters according to the operation, it is possible to select a second effect pattern that displays a red effect image around the decorative pattern. An effect pattern selection table is used.

In the second effect, when the jackpot display result is obtained, the effect pattern is selected at the selection ratio of "first pattern <second pattern", and when the display result is off, "first pattern> second pattern". A second effect effect pattern selection table is provided for each variable display result so that the effect pattern is selected by the selection ratio. In the effect pattern selection table, the value of SR3 is assigned to each effect pattern as in the effect pattern selection table of the third specific effect.

Next, processing for setting various effects including timer effects as shown in FIGS. 16, 20, and 21 will be described. FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing the effect setting process (S616). FIG. 24 shows a process related to a timer effect setting among various settings included in the effect setting process in the effect symbol change start process. In the effect setting process, the effect control CPU 120 determines various effects to be executed by the timer effect by performing the following processes. The effect setting process is executed by the variable display start setting process (S171) of the effect control process process shown in FIG. 7.

First, in S851, whether or not the variable display pattern of the variable display executed this time is the variable display pattern of the first to third super reach which is the specific super reach is based on the variable display pattern command received at the time of this change. (S851). The received variable display pattern command is stored in the command storage area provided in the storage area of the RAM 122. The effect control CPU 120 refers to the storage area of the RAM 122, and depending on whether or not the variable display pattern commands of the first to third superreach are stored in the area indicating the variable display executed this time, the first to third It is determined whether or not it is a variable display pattern of super reach. As a result of the determination, if the current variation is the first to third super reach (Y of S851), the process proceeds to the process of S852.

In S852, the presence / absence of timer display is determined using the first to third super reach timer effect selection tables according to the variable display results shown in FIGS. 17 (A) and 17 (B) (S852), and the process of S853 is performed. Move to. If the effect of displaying the timer is selected in S853 (Y of S853), the process proceeds to S854. On the other hand, if the effect of not displaying the timer is selected (N of S853), the process proceeds to the process of S857.

In S854, FIG. 1 shows an effect type (suggested image type) to be executed according to a variable display result.
8 The selection is determined using the super reach effect selection table shown in (A) and (B) (S854), and the process proceeds to S855.

In S855, the initial number of seconds of the timer, the number of suggested images displayed at the start of the timer effect, and the number of suggested images displayed at the end of the timer effect are selected and determined from the suggested image display pattern selection table shown in FIG. 19A (S855). ), The process proceeds to S856.

In S856, whether or not to execute the action effect is determined using the action effect selection table according to the variable display results shown in FIGS. 19 (B) and 19 (C) (S856), and the process proceeds to S857.

In S851, if the current fluctuation is not the first to third super reach (N of S851), the process proceeds to the process of S858. In S858, it is determined whether or not the variable display pattern of the variable display executed this time is the variable display pattern of the fourth super reach, which is the specific super reach, based on the variable display pattern command received at the time of this change (. S858).

If the current fluctuation is the fourth super reach (Y in S858), the process proceeds to the process after S902 in FIG. 25. If the current fluctuation is not the 4th super reach (N of S858), the process proceeds to S857.

FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing the effect setting process (S616). As described in S858 of FIG. 24, when the current fluctuation is the fourth super reach, the process proceeds to the following. When the variable display pattern of the fourth super reach is used, the value of SR2 is extracted, and the display results of the variable display this time are shown in FIGS. 22 (A) and 22 (B) depending on whether or not the display result is a big hit. Select one of the indicated timer effect selection tables, use the selected table, and select and determine whether to execute the timer display with effect or the timer display without effect for this variable display from the extracted SR2 value. (S902). Whether or not the display result of the variable display this time is a big hit is determined by the display result command or the like received when the variable display of this time is executed whether or not the display result of the variable display executed this time is a big hit. ..

Next, based on the determination result of S902, it is determined whether or not the timer display presence effect is selected and determined (S903). When the effect with timer display is not selected and determined in S903 (the effect without timer display is selected and determined), the timer is used in the first to third effects as illustrated in FIGS. 20 (B2) and 20 (C2), for example. Set the data for executing the non-display effect, and proceed to S912. On the other hand, when the timer display presence effect is selected and determined in S903, the value of SR3 is extracted, and the operation effect selection tables of the first effect to the third effect of FIGS. 22 (C) to 22 (E) are selected. , Using the selected table, from the extracted SR3 values, it is selected and determined (S904) whether or not to execute the operation effect for each of the first to third effects in the variable display this time (S904).

Next, based on the determination result of S904, it is determined whether or not the first effect is selected and determined with the operation effect (S905). If the selection is not determined in S905 with the operation effect, the process proceeds to S907. On the other hand, when the selection is determined to have the operation effect in S905, the value of SR4 is extracted, and depending on whether the display result of the variable display this time is a big hit or not (missing), one of the above-mentioned first ones. The effect pattern selection table for the effect is selected, and the selected table is used to select and determine the effect pattern for the first effect of the variable display this time from the extracted SR4 values (S906), and the process proceeds to S907.

In S907, it is determined whether or not the second effect is selected and determined with the operation effect based on the determination result of S904 (S907). If the selection is not determined in S907 with the operation effect, the process proceeds to S909. On the other hand, when the selection is determined to have the operation effect in S907, the value of SR4 is extracted, and the second of the above-mentioned ones depending on whether the display result of the variable display this time is a big hit or not (is it wrong). The effect pattern selection table for the effect is selected, and the selected table is used to select and determine the effect pattern for the second effect of the variable display this time from the extracted SR4 value (S908), and the process proceeds to S909.

In S909, it is determined whether or not the third effect is selected and determined with the operation effect based on the determination result of S904 (S909). If the selection is not determined in S909 with the operation effect, the process proceeds to S911. On the other hand, when the selection is determined to have the operation effect in S909, the value of SR4 is extracted, and FIG. B) Select one of the third effect effect pattern selection tables, and use the selected table to select and determine the third effect effect pattern of this variable display from the extracted SR4 values (S910). Proceed to S911.

In S911, in this variable display, a timer is displayed in each of the first to third effects, and the operation effect is executed in the effect pattern selected as described above according to the presence or absence of the operation effect selected as described above. Set the data for executing the possible effect (S911), and proceed to S912.

In S912, regarding the effect of the variable display this time, other effect contents other than the above-mentioned first effect, the second effect, and the third effect are determined. After that, the process ends.

In the effect setting process, when the timer effect including the operation effect as shown in FIGS. 20 and 21 is executed, the presence / absence of the timer display effect, the presence / absence of the operation effect, and the number of times the operation effect is executed at the start of the variable display. , And various items such as the effect pattern of the operation effect are determined in advance, and the effect is executed according to the determination during the subsequent variable display, so that the control processing load of the effect control CPU 120 during the variable display can be reduced. Can be done.

Next, a process of executing various effects including a timer effect as shown in FIGS. 20 and 21 during the variable display of the decorative symbol will be described. FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing a timer effect process executed when a timer effect is performed in the effect symbol change process (S802).

FIG. 26 shows a process related to a timer effect setting among various settings included in the effect setting process in the effect symbol change start process. In the effect setting process, the effect control CPU 120 determines various effects to be executed by the timer effect by performing the following processes.

First, it is determined whether or not the present is the start of execution of any of the timer effects that can be executed in the first effect to the third effect (S920). In S920, the time schedule of the effect progress predetermined in the variable display pattern of the fourth super reach during the variable display and the timed value of the variable display timer that measures the time from the start of the variable display are confirmed. Based on the above, it is determined whether or not the current time is the start of execution of the timer effect. Such a determination is possible because the time schedule of the timing of the effect progress is predetermined for each variable display pattern, and the effect control for advancing the effect is executed based on the timed value of the variable display timer. Because.

When the execution of the timer effect is started in S920, the effect control CPU 120 starts the time measurement of the effect timer used for the timer display (S921), starts the timer display corresponding to the time measurement value (S922), and performs the processing. finish. On the other hand, when it is not the start of execution of the timer effect in S920, the period of the effect (for example, the first effect, the second effect, the third effect) in which the current operation effect is set is set based on the time value of the variable display timer. It is determined whether or not it is inside (S923).

When the present is in the effect period in which the operation effect is set in S923, it is determined whether or not it is in any of the operation effect periods in the effect period based on the time value of the variable display timer (S924). ). When the operation effect period is in effect in S924, it is determined whether or not the operation promotion display (the above-mentioned button operation promotion display and stick operation promotion display) is in progress during the operation effect (S925). When the operation promotion display is being displayed in S925, the process proceeds to S927. On the other hand, when the operation promotion display is not in progress in S925, the operation promotion display set according to the mode of the operation effect period being executed is started (S926), and the process proceeds to S927. As a result, in each operation effect, the operation promotion display as shown in FIGS. 21 (A), (C), (E), (G), and (I) is executed.

In S927, it is confirmed whether or not a predetermined operation effect corresponding to the operation promotion effect is detected (S927). When the corresponding predetermined operation effect is not detected in S927, the process ends. On the other hand, when the corresponding predetermined operation effect is detected in S927, the operation promotion display being executed is terminated (S928), and the period of the first effect and the period of the second effect are based on the setting information in S911. , And, the operation corresponding effect according to the type of the operation effect period such as the period of the third effect is started (S929), and the process is terminated.

At the end of the timing of the effect timer (when 25 seconds have elapsed in the first effect) when the specific effect is not set in S923 and when it is not in any of the operation effect periods in S924. , 40 seconds have elapsed in the second effect, and 60 seconds have elapsed in the third effect) (S930). When it is not the end of the timing of the effect timer in S930, it is determined whether or not the operation promotion effect is being performed or the operation corresponding effect is being performed (S931). If the operation promotion effect or the operation support effect is not in progress in S931, the process ends. On the other hand, when the operation promotion effect or the operation support effect is being performed in S931, since the effect period has ended, the operation promotion effect or the operation support effect during execution is terminated (S932), and the process is terminated.

When the timing of the effect timer ends in S930 described above, it is both the end of the timer display and the start of execution of the expectation suggestion display after the timer display ends. Therefore, the expectation suggestion display set in S911. Is started (S933). Then, the timer display being executed is terminated (S934), and the process is terminated. As a result, the expectation degree suggestion display as shown in FIG. 21 (K) is executed, and the timer display area 94 and the operation effect display area 95 are erased as shown in FIG. 21 (K).

[Example of operation effect suggesting which of a plurality of types of predetermined effects is executed]
Next, as the operation effect which is the operation corresponding effect, there are a plurality of types of the effect (expectation%%, etc. in FIGS. 20 and 21) that suggests the expectation level that is advantageous for the player (big hit game state, etc.). An example of executing at least one of the effects suggesting which of the predetermined effects will be executed will be described.

In the effect pattern shown in FIG. 23, with respect to the operation effect, an effect suggesting which of a plurality of types of predetermined effects is to be executed is not executed. However, regarding the operation effect, for example, there are multiple types of special reach effect (SP effect, etc.), and when the effect develops from the normal reach effect state to the special reach effect, the effect suggests the development destination of the effect. For example, an effect suggesting which of a plurality of types of predetermined effects may be executed may be executed. When executing such an operation effect, at least one of the operation effect and the operation effect suggesting a big hit expectation such as the operation effect displaying the expected degree% in FIGS. 20 and 21 is executed. You may control the effect. By doing so, the variation of the operation effect is abundant, and the boredom of the player can be further reduced.

Next, the main effects obtained by the above-described embodiment will be described.
As shown in FIG. 14, the ratio of the specific effect selected was different depending on the difference in the number of times the count-up was performed, that is, the length until the timer finally became 0. By doing so, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by improving the interest of the count-up before the timer is displayed. Specifically, it is possible to pay attention to the execution period of the count-up, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

The fanning effect shown in FIG. 8 or 9 (timer values 10:00 and 10 indicate whether the countup progresses to a certain value and then the countdown is started or the countdown is further advanced to the second stage. : 01 was displayed alternately to incite the effect). According to this, the player can pay attention to the stage to which the count-up is executed, and the interest of the game is improved.

As shown in FIG. 8 (b), by performing the count-up operation for 10 seconds before the count-down operation, as a result, the mode is 10 seconds at the time of disclosure of the countdown starting from that 10 seconds. .. According to this, it is possible to pay attention to the execution period of the count-up operation different from the count-down operation, and the interest of the game is improved.

As shown in FIG. 9B, as an effect suggesting that the count-up is executed before the count-up, the timer display area 154F002 is produced to move left and right within the effect area 154F001. By doing so, it is possible to draw the player's attention to whether or not the suggestion effect is executed by the prior suggestion effect. In particular, since the timer effect is an effect with a high expectation of a big hit, the player can pay attention to the subsequent development by executing the advance suggestion effect that can trigger the start of the timer effect.

The count-up start timing may be selected from a plurality of types. By doing so, the player's attention can be drawn to the timing at which the count-up is executed.

There may be a pattern that delays the timing of actually starting the countdown after starting the countup. By doing so, the player's attention can be drawn to the timing at which the countdown starts. For example, if it is assumed that a long-time timer has a higher expectation than a short-time timer, the same timing as a long timer may be selected even for a short timer, so even a short timer gives a feeling of expectation. You can have it.

As shown in FIG. 8, a pattern in which the timer is displayed after the count-up is performed and a pattern in which the timer display is displayed without the count-up being executed are provided. By doing so, the fun of the game can be improved by the variation of the start pattern of the timer.

In FIG. 8 (b), the count-up and the count-down are both 10 seconds, in FIG. 8 (c), the count-up and the count-down are both 30 seconds, and in FIG. 8 (d), the count-up and the count down are both 60 seconds. , The countdown can be executed for the same period as the period during which the countup operation in the countup is executed. By doing so, since the countdown operation can be predicted from the countdown operation, it is possible to pay attention to the countup operation before the countdown operation.

As shown in FIGS. 16A to 16D, the displayed "SP" image, "ream" image, and "role" image are finally changed to display only the "role" image and displayed. Therefore, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest until the timer display reaches 0 seconds. In addition, since the effect to be executed when the timer display becomes 0 seconds is suggested in advance, the fun of the game is improved.

As shown in FIGS. 16A to 16I, the number of "SP" images, "ream" images, and "role" images was reduced every 5 seconds, and remained when 0 seconds were reached. The effect corresponding to one candidate image is executed. In this way, the player can be made to pay attention to which candidate image remains.

As shown in FIG. 19A, two candidate images may remain at 0 seconds. In such a case, the effect corresponding to any of the displayed candidate images is executed. In this way, the player can be made to pay attention to which candidate image remains.

By executing the action effects shown in FIGS. 19B and 19C, an arrow flies to the suggestion image displayed as "?" In blue and changes to the display of "?" In red. There is. With such a configuration, the player can pay attention to the aspect of the suggestion image.

As shown in FIG. 19A, the longer the initial number of seconds of the timer, the larger the number of candidate images displayed as the suggestion image at the start of the timer effect, and therefore the length of the execution period in which the numerical value of the timer display is subtracted. Candidate images can be displayed as suggestive images according to the above, and the interest is improved.

As shown in FIGS. 22 (C) to 22 (E), even in the timer effect executed during the same variable display, the ratio of executing the operation effect is higher in the longer effect period than in the shorter effect period. The data is set to be high. As a result, among the timer effects executed during the same variable display, even if the timer display for which the effect period is long is executed, the execution ratio of the operation effect is set to be high, so that the player can produce the effect. The rate of intervention in the game is increased, and it is possible to reduce the player's boredom with the production.

Next, modification examples, feature points, and the like of the embodiments described above are listed below.
As shown in FIG. 14, even if the number of count-ups is different, the content of the specific effect displayed by the timer effect may be the same. For example, "display of expectation degree" heat "" may be selected as a specific effect regardless of the number of count-ups. However, since the distribution of the ratio in each table is different, the expectation of the big hit when the specific effect is produced will be different. As a result, it is possible to give the player different magnitudes of expectations depending on the situation, even if the specific effect is the same. It should be noted that the common effects selected regardless of the number of count-ups may have the same degree of expectation.

The value of the timer set by the count-up may be different from the value counted down based on the timer value. For example, when the timer value is set to "20:00" after a period of 20 seconds by the countdown and then the countdown is performed, the countdown time may be shortened (fast forward) to half of the actual time. Further, the countdown may be made shorter than the actual passage of time, and the countdown may be the same as the passage of actual time. In addition, a part of the count-up or count-down period may be different from the actual count time.

The timing at which the timer effect shown in FIG. 8 is started may be after the start of the variable display and after the elapse of a time selected from a plurality of types of standby times. That is, the start timing of the timer effect may be selected from a plurality of types. Alternatively, when shifting to the next count-up after a fanning effect, the transition timing may be selected from a plurality of types. In this case, the transition timing to the next count-up may be changed by adjusting the length of the fanning effect time before that. Further, the ratio of the specific effect being executed through the timer effect may be different depending on the difference in the timing at which the timer effect is started or the difference in the timing at which the countdown is started. Alternatively, the ratio at which various specific effects are selected may differ depending on the difference in timing.

In the case of shifting to the countdown operation after performing the count-up operation, in the present embodiment, the fanning effect and the final effect are interrupted in the meantime, but at least one of the effects can be changed in various ways, or , The timing at which the countdown starts may be changed to various timings by interrupting another effect or the like. That is, a pattern may be provided in which the start timing of the countdown is delayed. In this way, the player's expectation is based on the premise that the longer the period from the start to the end of the timer effect, the higher the execution probability of the specific effect, or the higher the execution probability of the specific effect with a high expectation of a big hit. The effect of inspiring a feeling can be obtained. That is, even if the timer value set in the timer effect is 10 seconds as shown in FIG. 8 (b) and the expectation is lacking as compared with FIG. 8 (c), the figure is shown. By extending the part of 8 (b) "fanning effect + final effect", the length from the start of the timer effect to the derivation timing of the specific effect can be made closer to the "count-up 2 times pattern" in FIG. 8 (c). Can be done. Therefore, the player can experience the timer effect for a long period of time, and as a result, the player's expectation can be increased as compared with the case where the timer effect is executed in the time frame as shown in FIG. 8B.

In the case of shifting to the countdown after performing the count-up operation, in the present embodiment, the fanning effect and the final effect are interrupted in the meantime, but at least one of the effects may be eliminated. In particular, if both effects are eliminated, the countdown will be started immediately after the countup operation is completed.

When a plurality of types of execution periods are provided as the count-up execution patterns, the count-up execution mode may be different depending on each execution period. For example, it is conceivable that the color and shape of the characters used for the timer are different between the count-up of 10 seconds and the count-up of 20 seconds. Further, when the timer effect is configured by combining the execution periods of the plurality of types of count-ups, the ratio at which the specific effect is executed may be different according to each combination.

As a mode of countdown, instead of simply updating the numbers, prepare images of multiple types of bombs with different lengths of the fuse, and ignite the fuse of the bomb to start the passage of time. However, you may want to start the countdown when the bomb explodes. In such a case, the length of time corresponding to the count-up may be different depending on the time of the length of each fuse. In addition, the passage of time may be delayed by extinguishing the fire in the middle of the passage of time. Alternatively, it may be displayed to download some data, the download time may be different, and the countdown may be started together with the display of the completion of the download. For example, a pattern in which the download is executed early or a pattern in which the download is slow in the middle may be provided so that various aspects of the effect are executed before the countdown starts. In this way, the same mode as the timer display itself may not be executed as a suggestion effect.

After executing the pre-suggestion effect shown in FIG. 9B and before executing the count-up effect, the screen displays "Preparing for timer", suggesting that the timer will be displayed soon. You may. In this case, the time during which the indication "timer is being prepared" continues may be constant or may change in various ways. Further, the longer the display of "timer is being prepared" is continued, the higher the ratio of executing the specific effect may be. Further, instead of the pre-suggestion effect (timer display area 154F002) of the embodiment shown in FIG. 9B, "timer preparation" may be displayed as an example of the pre-suggestion effect.

When displaying "timer preparation" as described above, the variable display performed after that may be targeted instead of the variable display currently performed. That is, it may be suggested by the display "timer is being prepared" that the timer countdown will be performed in the variable display to be performed in the future. In this case, it is conceivable to determine whether or not to display "timer is being prepared" based on pre-reading the contents of the hold storage in the pre-reading notice setting process (S161 in FIG. 7). For example, when a variable display is being executed, "timer is being prepared" is displayed on the screen as "look-ahead". In order to make the player understand that it is a look-ahead, there are cases where "timer is being prepared" is displayed for the variable display this time and "timer is being prepared" for the variable display in the future. The mode of the display may be different.

A display area may be provided on the movable body 32, and the timer effect may be performed in the display area. In that case, the pre-suggestion effect may be the mode shown in FIG. 9, and the pre-suggestion effect may be performed by causing the LED provided on the movable body 32 to emit light.

As the timer effect, a countdown operation may be performed first, a timer value may be set, the set timer value may be counted up, and a specific effect may be executed when a specific value is reached. For example, a pattern that first displays 90 as a timer value, starts the countdown of the first stage from there, sets the value to 80, then performs a count-up operation, and executes a specific effect when the value reaches 100. Let it be 1. After performing the countdown of the first stage in the same manner as the pattern 1, the countdown of the second stage is further performed to set the value to 70, then the countup operation is performed, and when the value reaches 100, the specific effect is executed. The pattern 2 to be used may be further provided.

The time of the fanning effect and the final effect may be different depending on the number of stages of the count-up. In addition, the time for the fanning effect and the final effect may be different depending on the degree of expectation of a big hit.

In the above-described embodiment, the prior suggestion effect is an effect executed on the screen. However, as a pre-suggestion effect, an effect of moving the accessory as the movable body 32 on the screen may be executed.

In the above-described embodiment, the predetermined display performs a predetermined operation to display a specific mode, and when the predetermined display becomes the specific mode, one of a plurality of types of specific effects is executed. An example of production control was explained. The "predetermined display" is not limited to the display in which the numerical value changes according to the passage of time, and does not directly indicate the passage of time as a numerical value like an hourglass, but indirectly indicates the passage of time by the flow of sand or the like. It may be as shown. As another example that indirectly indicates the passage of time, for example, the display may repeat the same operation such that the image showing the bomb is repeatedly expanded and contracted in such a manner that the image showing the bomb is likely to explode with the passage of time. In addition, the "predetermined display" repeats expansion and contraction in a manner in which the bomb is likely to explode with the same size until the predetermined timing, but the bomb is gradually enlarged and displayed after the lapse of the predetermined timing. It may be something that performs different actions. Further, "performing a predetermined operation to become a specific mode" may be not only a subtraction operation but also an addition operation.

Further, although the "predetermined display" does not indicate the passage of time, it may become a specific mode after the lapse of a predetermined time. For example, as a predetermined action, the action process in which the insect changes from a larva to a pupa and becomes an adult (specific mode) may be executed according to the passage of time.

In the above-described embodiment, the case where the number of candidate images as suggestive images decreases with the passage of time has been described. However, the number of candidate images may be increased over time. In such a case, for example, when a candidate image with a low jackpot expectation is displayed first, a candidate image with a high jackpot expectation is additionally displayed, so that the player can expect the subsequent development. You can have it.

In the above-described embodiment, the case where the candidate image as the suggestion image is erased every 5 seconds has been described. However, a Gase pattern may be provided in which the candidate image is not erased even after 5 seconds have passed. Further, the candidate image may be deleted at a random time. When erasing the candidate image at a random time, the longer the initial number of seconds displayed as the timer display, the longer the timing at which the candidate image is erased may be set.

In the above-described embodiment, the initial number of seconds of the timer and the number of displayed candidate images may be different based on the jackpot expectation. For example, when the jackpot expectation is high, the initial number of seconds of the timer may be longer and the number of candidate images displayed may be larger than when the jackpot expectation is low, or only one of them may be increased. good.

In the above-described embodiment, the case where the action effect is executed only once has been described. However, the action effect may be executed a plurality of times within the execution period of the timer display. Further, when the execution is performed a plurality of times, a pattern may be provided in which the first failure (gase pattern) and the second success are provided. Further, when the candidate image in a plurality of stages is changed by the action effect, the candidate image may be changed by one step by one action effect, or may be changed by two or more steps by one action effect. You may.

In the above-described embodiment, a case where a plurality of candidate images are displayed as suggestive images has been described. However, as the suggestion image, instead of displaying a plurality of candidate images, there are a plurality of types of display modes of the suggestion image, and one of the suggestion images may be displayed. For example, as the type of suggestion image, shapes such as ○, □, and △ are provided, the display mode changes with the passage of time, and the content of the effect executed as a specific effect is determined by the difference in the display mode finally displayed. May be different. In addition, when characters are displayed as suggestive images, the content of the characters changes with the passage of time, and the content of the effect executed as the specific effect differs depending on the difference in the display mode that is finally displayed. May be good.

In the above-described embodiment, a pattern for reducing a plurality of candidate images at once or a pattern for increasing a plurality of candidate images at once may be provided. Further, a pattern may be provided in which both the decreasing pattern and the increasing pattern are executed. For example, a pattern may be provided in which what was initially displayed as three decreases to two with the passage of time and then increases to three. In this way, a plurality of candidate image display patterns can be provided within the timer display period. Further, the jackpot expectation may be different depending on the content of the display pattern of the candidate image.

In the above-described embodiment, the numerical value of the symbol that is temporarily stopped (stopped) at the timing when the symbol that has been variably displayed is temporarily stopped (including the stop) in the pseudo continuous effect or the look-ahead effect (continuous effect over a plurality of fluctuations). May be added to the timer display. For example, when the number when the variable display is temporarily stopped (stopped) is "1, 3, 5", a total of 9 seconds may be added to the timer display. Further, it is desirable to stop the decrease of the timer display while the effect of adding the timer display is being executed, but the time may be added while the timer display is moving. Further, the subtraction operation of the timer display may be delayed only during the execution of the effect in which the time is added to the timer display.

In the above-described embodiment, the case where the display mode of the candidate image is changed by executing the action effect has been described. However, the number of candidate images itself may be reduced by executing the action effect. For example, when three candidate images are displayed, one candidate image is reduced with the passage of time, one candidate image is reduced by the action effect, and one candidate remains at the timing when the timer display becomes 0 seconds. A specific effect by an image may be executed. By doing so, the candidate images are deleted by factors other than time, so that the types of effects are increased and the interest is improved.

In the above-described embodiment, the case where the display mode of the candidate image changes from blue to red by executing the action effect has been described. However, another image may be added to the candidate image by executing the action effect. For example, the candidate image may be changed by adding a predetermined effect image to the candidate image by executing the action effect.

In the above-described embodiment, a case where a plurality of candidate images are displayed as suggestive images at the same time as the start timing of the timer effect has been described. However, the timing at which the candidate image is displayed may be any other timing. For example, the candidate image may be displayed at a timing slightly after the timer display is displayed (for example, 0.2 seconds later). In addition, if "timer preparation" is displayed and it is indicated that the timer effect will be executed in the future, the candidate image is not displayed as a suggestion image at the "timer preparation" stage, and the timer display is displayed. The candidate image may be displayed as a suggestion image at a timing after the timing at which the movement starts.

The "operation-corresponding effect (operation effect)" described in the timer effect is an effect executed according to the player's operation, and as shown in FIGS. 22 (C) to 22 (E), for example, the timer period is long. The effect is controlled so that the ratio (frequency) of executing the operation effect is higher in the third effect than in the first effect, which has a shorter timer period. Increasing the ratio (frequency) of executing the motion-corresponding effect may be realized by setting the frequency of executing the operation promotion display shown in FIG. 21 or the like to be high. In addition, the motion response effect that increases the ratio (frequency) automatically performs the motion response effect when the motion detection valid period elapses, even if the player's actual motion is not detected after the operation promotion display is executed. May include what is executed.

In the operation effect display area 95 shown in FIG. 20, an image as a specific image may be displayed for the operation validity period when the operation effect is executed. In that case, it is preferable that the display of the operation validity period is not mistaken for the timer display. For example, the display of the operation validity period may indicate the operation validity period by increasing or decreasing the gauge of the meter display instead of the numerical value, and the operation validity period may be indicated by blinking the button image or the stick image during the operation validity period. You may.

As shown in FIG. 23, the images displayed in response to the operation detection in the plurality of operation effects are displayed so as to be fixed to one type and to be selected from a plurality of types. An example of a mixture of things is shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the image displayed in response to the operation detection in the plurality of operation effects may be displayed so as to be selected from a plurality of types for all the operation effects, and all the operations. Regarding the effect, it may be displayed as if it is fixed to one type.

As shown in FIG. 23, for a plurality of operation effects, an example is shown in which the same type of effects are executed in a predetermined order even if the expectation of big hits is different. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for a plurality of operation effects, the type of effect to be executed may be different depending on the degree of expectation of a big hit. For example, the higher the expectation of a big hit, the more rare production (premier production) may be executed.

As shown in FIG. 23, for a plurality of operation effects, an example in which different types of effects are executed is shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and one type of effect according to a predetermined story may be executed in a plurality of times, and an effect in which the story progresses for each operation effect may be executed.

As shown in FIG. 20, an example is shown in which a plurality of operation effects are executed at regular intervals. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and may be executed at irregular intervals. Further, the execution interval of the plurality of operation effects may be a random execution interval by lottery.

For the first effect having the shortest effect period described above, it may be possible to execute the operation effect a plurality of times. In that case, in the first effect to the third effect, the effect having a short effect period may execute the operation effect at a shorter time interval than the effect having a long effect period (for example, the effect of the third effect). The first production is every 3 seconds, etc., while the interval is 10 seconds).

As shown in FIG. 20C, an example is shown in which the execution interval of the operation effect at the time of displaying the timer is one type (10 seconds), but the execution is not limited to this, and the execution of the operation effect at the time of displaying the timer is not limited to this. A plurality of types of intervals (for example, 5 seconds, 10 seconds, and 15 seconds) may be provided, and an operation effect may be executed at an execution interval selected by lottery from the plurality of types.

In an example of executing at least one of an effect suggesting the degree of expectation that is advantageous for the player and an effect suggesting which of a plurality of types of predetermined effects is to be executed as the operation corresponding effect. May suggest an effect to be executed when the timer display becomes "0" as an effect suggesting which of a plurality of types of predetermined effects is executed, and the timer display becomes "0". Other information such as the type of super reach to be executed may be suggested regardless of the effect to be executed when the timer is reached.

In an example of executing at least one of an effect that suggests an expectation level that is advantageous for a player and an effect that suggests which of a plurality of predetermined effects is executed as an action-corresponding effect. May make one of the suggestions for each operation detection of the operation means, and at the start of the variable display, the effect control CPU 120 selects and determines which suggestion is to be made according to the progress of the effect. However, the suggestive effect may be executed according to the selection decision.

As shown in FIG. 23, the execution order pattern of the plurality of operation effects may be a fixedly determined one (the order of a plurality of types of operation means may be regularly determined so as to alternate). The order of the plurality of types of operating means may be irregularly determined), or the execution order may be randomly determined by lottery at the start of variable display or the like.

In the above-mentioned operation effect, as the detection means capable of detecting the operation (operation) of the player, the push sensor 35B and the controller capable of detecting the operation of the operation means operable by the player such as the push button 31B and the stick controller 31A. A detection means such as the sensor unit 35A is shown as an example. However, not limited to this, the detecting means capable of detecting the movement of the player is not a means for detecting the operation of the operating means, but directly the movement of the player such as an infrared sensor and a motion sensor. A detectable detection means may be used.

As for the above-mentioned operation effect, an example is shown in which the operation effect can be executed in an effect having a short effect period such as the first effect. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, in an effect having a short effect period such as the first effect, the operation effect may not be executed even once. Such a control example is also a control example in which an operation effect can be executed at a higher rate (frequency) in an effect having a long effect period such as the third effect than in an effect having a short effect period such as the first effect. Included as.

The area effect may be executed only in one of the first area 910 and the second area 920. In such a case, if it is decided to execute the area effect in one of the areas, the area effect may be restricted not to be executed in the other area.

In the above-described embodiment, the case where the timer effect (gase effect) is executed in the first region 910 and the execution of the timer effect is restricted in the second area 920 has been described. However, the timer effect may be executed at the same time in both the first region 910 and the second region 920. In such a case, the numerical value of the timer display 940 displayed in the first area 910 and the numerical value of the timer display 940 displayed in the second area 920 may be updated at the same time. Further, the numerical value at that time may be the same in one region and the other region, or may be different. Further, the numerical countdown in the other area may be started after the numerical countdown in one area is completed.

In the above-described embodiment, the timer effect may be executed in the first region 910 and the second region 920. Then, when the numerical value of the timer display 940 in the first area 910 and the second area 920 becomes a value indicating 0 seconds at the same time, a predetermined effect may be executed. In such a case, the jackpot value expectation may be higher when the timer effect is executed in both areas than when the timer effect is executed in only one area.

The timing at which the area effect is executed may be a timing other than the time when the fluctuation starts or the time before the reach starts. For example, the timing such as the time when the reach is established or the predetermined timing during the reach, the timing when the most variable display of the pseudo-ream starts, the timing when the SP reach starts, the timing when the look-ahead effect is executed, and the like may be executed. .. Moreover, the jackpot expectation may be different depending on the execution timing. Further, it may be executed at two or more timings out of a plurality of timings.

In the above-described embodiment, the timer may be displayed as a hold consecutive notice during the big hit game. The hold ream notice is a so-called hold ream chan (a so-called hold ream chan) in which the hold memory at the time when the jackpot display result is obtained and the hold memory during the jackpot game are pre-read and a new jackpot is generated in the hold memory. It means that a big hit game state occurs continuously). For example, if there is such a hold memory, the timer effect is started at a predetermined timing before the end of the jackpot, and the variable display of the hold memory that becomes the jackpot is started at the timing when the value of the timer becomes 0. You can do it.

In the above-described embodiment, the timer effect may be executed during the jackpot round. In such a case, for example, the hold continuous notice may be executed at the timing when the numerical value of the timer becomes 0, the probabilistic change notification indicating that the probable change state may be executed, or the round continues. You may perform a round continuation announcement indicating whether or not to do so.

The effect to be executed at the time of the special effect and the time of the timer effect may be determined at the same time, or the effect to be executed at the time of the special effect and the time of the timer effect may be determined separately. Further, the frame color may be determined when determining the effect to be executed by the special effect, and the display color of the timer may be determined when determining the effect to be executed by the timer effect.

In the above-described embodiment, the timer effect may be executed a plurality of times when the timer effect is executed. In such a case, the number of executions of the timer effect to be executed in the future may be indicated. For example, when displaying "x2", it may be indicated that the timer effect is executed twice. Further, the number of times the timer effect is executed may be indicated by displaying a plurality of timer images.

In the above-described embodiment, the jackpot expectation may be different between the case where the period display is executed and the case where the specific display other than the period display is executed for the effect executed in the second area 920. For example, when the period display is executed, the jackpot expectation may be higher than when the specific display is executed, or when the specific display is executed, the period display is executed. The jackpot expectation may be higher than in the case.

In the above-described embodiment, the case where the frame of the second region 920 is always displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 is shown. However, the frame of the second area 920 may be displayed only at the timing when the area effect is executed. Further, the special effect may be executed for the second area 920 as well.

In the above-described embodiment, the predetermined effect executed when the timer display becomes 0 may be any effect. For example, a predetermined effect is one in which the reach symbol is stopped, a pseudo-ream symbol is stopped when the pseudo-ream effect is executed, a notice for confirming a big hit (big hit confirmation sound, premium notice, etc.), a predetermined supermarket. Something that develops into reach and something that works as a character may be executed. In such a case, one of a plurality of types of effects may be selected from the plurality of types of effects when the timer display becomes 0. For example, if one notification (big hit confirmation notice) is executed at the timing when the pseudo-ream symbol is stopped, the player can be surprised and the interest of the game can be improved.

In the above-described embodiment, when the area effect is executed in both the first area 910 and the second area 920, the timer effect is executed in one area and the value becomes 0. , The timer effect may be started in the other area.

In the above-described embodiment, a pachinko machine is taken as an example of the gaming machine, but in the various settings shown in the above-described embodiment, medals are inserted and a predetermined number of bets are set, and the operation lever by the player is set. When multiple types of symbols are rotated according to the operation and the symbols in the display means are stopped according to the operation of the stop button by the player, when the combination of the stop symbols becomes a specific combination of symbols, a predetermined number of medals are awarded. It can also be applied to slot machines (slot machines) paid out to players. Specifically, the timer effect of the above-described embodiment may be executed in a display device such as an effect display device provided in the slot machine.

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

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

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

In the above-described embodiment, after the variable display result when it is determined that the display result of the variable display is the probability variable jackpot is derived and displayed, the variable display result is unconditionally controlled to the probability variation state after the end of the jackpot gaming state. An example of probabilistic state control is shown. However, not limited to this, the probability change determination device is controlled to the probability change state when the detection means detects that the game ball has passed through the specific area provided in the large prize opening in the special variable prize ball device 7. A type of probabilistic state control may be performed.

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

1 Pachinko game machine, 5 image display device, 100 game control microcomputer, 120 production control CPU.

Claims (1)

It is a gaming machine that can be controlled in an advantageous state,
A predetermined display means for displaying a specific mode in which the predetermined display performs a predetermined operation,
A suggestion effect execution means for executing a suggestion effect suggesting that the predetermined display is executed, and
A specific effect executing means capable of executing any one of a plurality of types of specific effects when the predetermined display becomes the specific mode by the predetermined display means.
A suggestion image display means for displaying a suggestion image suggesting the type of the specific effect executed by the specific effect execution means is provided.
The specific effect includes a reach effect.
The suggestion image includes a suggestion image suggesting the execution of the reach effect.
The suggested image display means is
Wherein before the predetermined display is the specific embodiments are the suggestion image of Rutotomoni plurality of types by changing the suggestion images can be simultaneously displayed,
Before changing the suggestion image, it is possible to execute an action effect acting on the suggestion image.
The person when execution period of predetermined operation is long, the ratio of the execution period of the predetermined operation to display the number of the suggested image than when shorter rather high,
The specific effect executing means is a gaming machine capable of executing the specific effect corresponding to the suggested image displayed when the specific mode is obtained among a plurality of types of the suggested images.

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