JP6975742B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player.

Conventionally, there has been a pachinko gaming machine that executes an effect of simultaneously displaying a plurality of specific images as present box images (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2014-226182

However, in a game such as Patent Document 1, it is not possible to sufficiently improve the interest of the production using the specific image only by displaying the specific image.

The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest of a production using a specific image.

(1) A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) that is advantageous to the player.
It is provided with an effect executing means (for example, an effect control CPU 120) capable of executing an effect using an image (for example, a false notice effect and a notice change effect).
The effect executing means is
The specific effect can be executed when the display mode of the specific image (for example, the Gase notice image) becomes the specific mode (for example, the notice mode) (for example, the notice effect is performed when the Gase notice image becomes the notice mode). Feasible),
It is possible to perform a special effect (for example, a zone effect) using the specific image before the specific image becomes the specific mode (for example, before the Gase notice image becomes the notice mode).
Multiple types of the specific image can be displayed at the same time (for example, multiple types of Gase notice images can be displayed at the same time).
Ri executable der the special effect at different rates depending on the combination of the specific image to be displayed (for example, as shown in Figure 8-1, always starts zone effect when the Gase notice image is four display However, when there are three types of Gase preview images, zone production may or may not start) ,
Displaying the particular image in connection with performing a predetermined effect suggesting a result that is not controlled by the advantageous state.
A plurality of types of the specific image are provided, and the specific image is provided.
The selection ratio of the type of the specific image to be displayed differs depending on the type of the predetermined effect to be executed.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest of the production using the specific image.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above,
If the special effect is not executed when the plurality of specific images are displayed, the effect executing means ends the display of the plurality of specific images without executing the specific effect (for example,). As shown in FIG. 8-3, if the zone effect is not started when a plurality of Gase notice images are displayed, the display of the plurality of Gase notice images is terminated without executing the notice effect).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest of the production using the specific image.

(3) In the gaming machine of (1) or (2) above,
A plurality of types of the specific image are provided (for example, a plurality of types of Gase notice images are provided).
The selection ratio of the type of the specific image to be displayed differs depending on the type of the predetermined effect to be executed (for example, the type of the Gase notice image to be displayed depending on the type of the Gase notice effect to be executed as shown in the modified example. The selection rate is different).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest of the production using the specific image.

(4) In any of the gaming machines (1) to (3) above,
The effect executing means can execute a specific suggestion effect indicating that the specific image is likely to be displayed (for example, as shown in a modified example, there is a high possibility that a false notice image is displayed). It is possible to perform a Gasezone production that suggests),
The execution rate of the special effect differs depending on whether or not the specific suggestion effect is executed (for example, the execution rate of the zone effect differs depending on whether or not the gasse zone effect is executed).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest of the production using the specific image.

(5) In any of the gaming machines (1) to (4) above,
The effect executing means can display a larger number of the specific images than the specific images displayed before the special effect is executed when the special effect is executed (for example, FIG. 8-). As shown in 4 (G) and (H), it is possible to display a larger number of Gase notice images than the Gase notice image displayed before executing the zone effect at the time of the zone effect).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest of the production using the specific image.

(6) In any of the gaming machines (3) to (5) above,
The effect executing means can display a suggestion display suggesting which type of the specific effect is executed by the displayed specific image (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-4 (B)). , A roulette image that suggests which notice effect will be executed by the displayed Gase notice image can be displayed).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest of the production using the specific image.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows various control boards 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 showing various patterns of zone fanning effect. It is a display screen figure which shows the production example. It is a display screen figure which shows the production example. It is a display screen figure which shows the production example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the notice production content determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the advance notice change effect pattern determination table. It is a flowchart which shows the advance notice processing. It is a display screen figure which shows the production example. It is a display screen figure which shows the production example. It is a display screen figure which shows the production example. It is a display screen figure which shows the production example. It is a display screen figure which shows the production example.

(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 a game board surface and a gaming 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 (ElectroLuminescence), 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 7-segment LEDs and the like, and performs variable display of ordinary symbols as a plurality of types of ordinary identification information different from special symbols. 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 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 or 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", a fixed decorative symbol (for example, "for example," 1 3 5 "etc.) is derived (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern is" 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 (ReadOnlyMemory) 101, a RAM (RandomAccessMemory) 102, a CPU (CentralProcessingUnit) 103, a random number circuit 104, and the like. It is equipped with 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 VDP (VideoDisplayProcessor), CGROM (CharacterGeneratorROM), VRAM (VideoRAM), 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 process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (step S101).

In the start winning determination process, a process of detecting the occurrence of a start winning, storing the hold information in a predetermined area of the RAM 102, and updating the hold storage number is executed. When the start winning is generated, the display result (including the jackpot type) and the random 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 that is generated every time a predetermined time elapses. This interrupt is, for example, an interrupt generated when the effect control INT signal from the main board 11 is turned on. When an interrupt occurs due to the effect control INT signal being turned on, the effect control CPU 120 automatically sets 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 gaming machine 1 is shown as a gaming 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 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 this specification, one of the expressions for comparison of various ratios such as the execution ratio of the production (expressions such as "high", "low", and "differentiate") is "0%". It may be included. For example, one may have a percentage of "0%" and the other may have a percentage of "100%" or less than "100%".

(Explanation of feature units 004F to 006F)
Next, the feature portions 004F to 006F of the present embodiment will be described. The feature units 004F to 006F are characterized in executing an effect using an image displayed on the image display device 5. The effect control CPU 120 executes various effects using images on the screen of the image display device 5. The effect using an image includes a notice effect using an image to announce that the jackpot display result controlled by the jackpot gaming state will be displayed. In addition, the effect using the image includes a Gase notice effect that suggests a result that is not controlled by the jackpot gaming state. Here, Gase is used to mean a fake that is not actually executed. In other words, in the Gase notice, the actual notice is not executed and the fake notice is executed. Therefore, the Gase notice does not suggest a jackpot display result controlled to the jackpot gaming state, but suggests a result not controlled to the jackpot gaming state (for example, a missed display result).

In the feature units 004F to 006F, the Gase notice image as a specific image is displayed as the Gase notice effect is executed. Since the Gase notice effect can be executed multiple times during one variable display, a plurality of Gase notice images may also be displayed. In addition, the display mode of the Gase notice image may change from the Gase notice image to the notice mode. The notice mode is a notice image showing that the big hit display result actually controlled by the big hit gaming state is displayed.

In addition, before the Gase notice image becomes the notice mode, a special effect using the Gase notice image may be executed. For example, a zone effect is executed as a special effect. In the zone effect, the screen changes to a different mode from that before the start of the zone due to the display of the telop image and the change of the background image. Further, during the zone effect, a notice change effect is executed in which the Gase notice image is changed to the notice image as the notice mode by using the Gase notice image.

In addition, after displaying the Gase notice image, the zone fanning effect is executed as a suggestion effect suggesting whether or not the zone effect is executed. There is a pattern in which the zone effect is started after the zone fanning effect is executed, and a pattern in which the zone fanning effect is executed but the zone effect is not started. In addition, the zone fanning effect may be executed multiple times in connection with the display of the notice image. Specifically, when four types (four) of Gase notice images are displayed, the zone effect is executed after the zone fanning effect. On the other hand, when three types (three) of Gase notice images are displayed, the zone effect is not executed after the zone fanning effect, and the zone effect is not executed after the first zone fanning effect, but the second zone fanning effect is performed. The zone effect may be executed after the effect. In this way, there is also a pattern in which the zone effect is executed a plurality of times after the zone effect is started after pretending not to shift to the zone effect.

In addition, a plurality of types of Gase preview images are provided. The plurality of types of Gase notice images can be displayed at the same time. Then, the zone effect as a special effect is executed at different ratios according to the combination of the displayed Gase notice images. Specifically, when 4 types (4) of Gase notice images are displayed, the zone effect is always executed, but when 3 types (3) of Gase notice images are displayed, the zone effect is executed. It may not be done, or the zone effect may be executed. It should be noted that the zone effect may not always be executed even when four types (four) of the Gase notice images are displayed. Then, in such a case, the execution ratio of the zone effect may be higher in the case where the number of displayed Gase notice images is large than in the case where the number is small. Further, instead of displaying all the Gase notice images at the same time, some Gase notice images may be displayed at the same time.

The feature units 004F to 006F are characterized in that the notice image is not suddenly displayed, but the effect using the Gase notice image by the Gase notice effect is executed with one step sandwiched between them. Further, it is characterized in that the trigger for displaying the Gase notice image is the timing after the occurrence of the Gase notice effect, which is a negative event for the player. In addition, although the type of the Gase notice effect and the type of the displayed Gase notice image are related to each other, the type of the Gase notice effect and the type of the displayed Gase notice image are not related. May be good.

The relationship between the effect using the above-mentioned Gase preview image and the pattern of the zone fanning effect will be described in detail. FIG. 8-1 is a timing chart showing various patterns of zone fanning effect. FIG. 8-1 describes various effects performed during the execution of the variable display (variable display) of one decorative symbol. FIG. 8-1 (A) shows a pattern in which the zone effect is successful with one zone fanning effect. FIG. 8-1 (B) shows a pattern in which the zone effect is successful with two zone fanning effects. FIG. 8-1 (C) shows a failure pattern in which the zone fanning effect is executed but the zone effect is not started.

There is a pattern in which a pseudo-ream effect is executed until the variable display of the decorative pattern is started and the variable display is stopped. In the pseudo-continuous effect, by temporarily stopping the variation display of the decorative symbol and then restarting the variation display, an effect of making one variation display look like a plurality of variation displays is executed. The pseudo fluctuation display from the fluctuation start to the first temporary stop is called the initial fluctuation. Further, the pseudo fluctuation display from the start of the pseudo fluctuation display to the temporary stop after the initial fluctuation is called re-variation. The pseudo-continuous effect may include a pattern that ends only with the initial variation and a pattern in which the re-variation is executed twice or more. Here, a pattern in which the initial fluctuation and the subsequent re-variation are executed will be described. Such a variation pattern can be said to be a pseudo-ream twice pattern because the pseudo-ream variation is executed twice.

In the zone fanning effect 1-time pattern shown in FIG. 8-1 (A), the Gase notice effect A is executed during the period during the initial change of the pseudo-ream after the start of the change, and then the Gase notice effect B is executed. Next, the Gase notice effect C is executed during the period of re-variation of the pseudo-continuous effect, and then the Gase notice effect D is executed. In this way, there are multiple types of Gase notice. Then, the corresponding Gase notice image is displayed on the screen by executing the Gase notice effect which is not the actual notice effect suggesting the jackpot display result. In addition, a plurality of types of Gase notice images are displayed by executing a plurality of types of Gase notice effects, but there is a timing at which these Gase notice images are displayed at the same time. After that, the zone fanning effect that fuels whether or not to start the zone effect at the timing of reaching the reach state is executed. Then, the zone production is started at the timing when the zone fanning production is finished. During the zone effect, a notice change effect is executed in which the notice image is changed to the notice image as a notice mode in which the notice image is actually executed.

After the notice change effect is completed, the SP reach development effect is executed. SP reach (abbreviation of super reach) is a reach with a higher expectation of a big hit than a normal reach that does not develop into an SP reach when executed. In addition, super reach is apparently divided into the first half and the second half of super reach. There are patterns in which super reach ends in the first half and patterns in which it develops in the second half, but the pattern that develops in the second half has a higher expectation of big hits. In the pattern shown in FIG. 8-1 (A) in which the zone effect is successful with one zone fanning effect, the effect of the first half of the super reach is executed after the development of the SP reach, and then the effect of the second half of the super reach is executed and fluctuates. Stop displaying. In the latter half of the super reach, a notice effect using a notice image is executed.

Next, the zone fanning effect double pattern shown in FIG. 8-1 (B) will be described. In the zone fanning effect 2 times pattern, the Gase notice effect A is executed during the period during the initial change of the pseudo-ream after the start of the change, and then the Gase notice effect B is executed. Next, the Gase notice effect C is executed during the period of re-variation of the pseudo-continuous effect. After that, a zone fanning effect is executed to encourage whether or not to start the zone effect at the timing of reaching the reach state, and the zone fanning effect is displayed in a failure pattern that does not develop into the zone effect. After that, a development suggestion effect suggesting whether or not to develop into SP reach is executed.

After the development suggestion production, it develops into SP reach. After that, the second zone fanning effect is executed again. Then, the zone production is started at the timing when the second zone fanning production is completed. During the zone effect, the advance notice change effect is executed as in the pattern of FIG. 8-1 (A). The second zone fanning effect and the notice change effect are performed using the period of the first half of the super reach. After that, the production of the latter half of the super reach is executed, and the fluctuation display is stopped.

In addition, although the development suggestion effect is executed, a pattern that does not develop into SP reach may be provided. Further, different effects may be executed between the first zone fanning effect and the second zone fanning effect. Further, a pattern may be provided in which the zone fanning effect is executed three times or more. Further, the zone fanning effect may be executed in the latter half of the SP reach. Further, the degree of expectation that the zone effect is started may be different depending on the number and timing of the zone fanning effect.

Next, the zone fanning effect failure pattern shown in FIG. 8-1 (C) will be described. In the zone fanning effect failure pattern, as in FIG. 8-1 (B), the Gase notice effect A is executed during the period during the initial change of the pseudo-ream after the start of the change, and then the Gase notice effect B is executed. Next, the Gase notice effect C is executed during the period of re-variation of the pseudo-continuous effect. After that, the zone fanning effect that encourages whether or not to start the zone effect is executed at the timing of reaching the reach state, and the zone fanning effect is displayed in a failure pattern that does not develop into the zone effect and the variable display is stopped.

Here, in the feature units 004F to 006F of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8-1 (A), by executing a plurality of types of Gase notice effects, four types (four) of Gase notice images are executed. The zone effect is always started when it is displayed, but as shown in FIGS. 8-1 (B) and 8-1 (C), when there are three types (three) of Gase notice images, the zone is set. Some are started and some are not. In other words, when 4 types (4) of Gase notice images are displayed, the zone effect is started at a rate of 100%, but when 3 types (3) of Gase notice images are displayed, it is from 100%. Zone production is started at a low rate. By doing so, it is possible to draw the player's attention to how many types (how many) of the Gase notice images are displayed, and it is possible to improve the interest of the production using the Gase notice images.

It should be noted that the zone effect may be started even when one type or two types of Gase notice images are displayed. In addition, the zone effect may not always be started when four types of Gase notice images are displayed. In such a case, the execution ratio of the zone effect may be different depending on the number of types of the preview image. For example, the execution ratio of the zone effect may be higher as the number of types in which the notice image is displayed is larger.

In addition, the same Gase notice effect may be executed multiple times. In such a case, a plurality of Gase notice images of the same type will be displayed. For example, a plurality of Gase notice images A are displayed corresponding to the execution of the Gase notice effect A a plurality of times. In such a case, the ratio at which the zone effect is started may be higher than the case where the number of the preview images is large and the number is small.

Further, even if the number of the Gase notice images is the same, the execution ratio of the zone effect may be different depending on the type and combination of the Gase notice images. Specifically, the execution ratio of the zone effect may be different between when the Gase notice image is displayed in A and B and when the Gase notice image is displayed in A and C.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8-1 (B), a pattern is provided in which the zone fanning effect can be executed twice when there are three Gase notice images. In this way, since there is a pattern in which the zone fanning effect is executed twice when three Gase notice images are displayed, there is a range of effect compared to the case where the zone fanning effect is executed only once. However, it is possible to improve the interest of the production using the Gase preview image.

Next, examples of various effects using the Gase notice image as a specific image will be described. FIG. 8-2 is a display screen view showing an effect example of the effect using the specific image. FIG. 8-2 (A) is a diagram showing a screen of the image display device 5 at the start of fluctuation. At the start of the fluctuation, three decorative patterns start the fluctuation display, and the state is indicated by three downward arrows. In reality, the numbers scroll from top to bottom. Also, in the lower left of the screen, the active hold corresponding to the current fluctuation display is displayed on the pedestal, and to the right of it, two hold displays corresponding to the hold storage that has not started the fluctuation are displayed. ..

When the Gase notice A is generated from the state of FIG. 8-2 (A), as shown in FIG. 8-2 (B), the effect corresponding to the Gase notice effect is executed. For convenience, the following drawing shows the Gase notice effect as a mere circle display, but in reality, some kind of Gase notice is executed so that the character tries to emit a line but ends with only the display of "...". .. Further, in the center of the screen, a rectangular gauge image composed of four frames is displayed. In addition, the state of the current decorative pattern is indicated by a downward arrow in the upper left of the screen.

After the Gase notice image corresponding to the Gase notice effect A shown in FIG. 8-2 (B) is displayed on the screen, as shown in FIG. 8-2 (C), the Gase notice effect is displayed at the left end of the gauge image. An effect in which the corresponding Gase notice image is stored is executed. Further, in FIG. 8-2 (C), the Gase notice effect B is generated. Next, as shown in FIG. 8-2 (D), a Gase notice image corresponding to the Gase notice effect B is further stored in the gauge image at the second position from the left. Further, in FIG. 8-2 (D), the Gase notice effect C is generated.

After that, as shown in FIG. 8-2 (E), the Gase notice image corresponding to the Gase notice effect C and the Gase notice effect D is stored in the gauge image. After each Gase notice image is stored in the gauge image, it will be in the reach state. For example, the number symbol "5" is displayed in the upper left of the screen after being displayed in a large size in the center of the screen depending on the mode of the reach state. After that, as shown in FIG. 8-2 (E), the zone fanning effect of whether or not to shift to the zone effect in which the gauge image emits light is executed. Then, as shown in FIG. 8-2 (F), in the zone fanning effect, an effect of further causing an explosion on the screen is executed. Then, when the zone effect is started, as shown in FIG. 8-2 (G), the characters "chance zone" are displayed on the screen, and the effect in the chance zone is executed thereafter. During the zone effect, the advance notice change effect for changing the Gase advance notice image to the advance notice mode is executed, and then the advance notice effect is executed. Details will be described with reference to FIG. 8-4.

Next, another production example using a specific image will be described. FIG. 8-3 is a display screen view showing an effect example of the effect using the specific image. 8-3 (A) to (D) have the same mode of effect as FIGS. 8-2 (A) to (D), and thus the description thereof will be omitted. In FIG. 8-3 (E), unlike the case of FIG. 8-2 (E), three types (three) of Gase notice images are accumulated, but the right end of the gauge remains blank. Even in this state, as shown in FIG. 8-3 (E), the zone fanning effect is executed and the gauge image emits light. Next, as shown in FIG. 8-3 (F), in the zone fanning effect, an effect of further causing an explosion on the screen is executed.

In FIG. 8-3 (G), the characters “rush failure” are displayed in the center of the screen as a pattern in which the first zone fanning effect shown in FIG. 8-1 (B) fails. After that, as shown in FIG. 8-3 (H), "Still more!" Is displayed in the center of the screen, and the development suggestion effect that develops into SP reach is executed. After that, the zone fanning effect is executed again. If it does not develop into SP reach, the zone fanning effect as shown in FIGS. 8-3 (E) to (G) is executed, and when the zone fanning effect fails, the variable display is stopped.

As shown in FIGS. 8-2 and 8-3, the Gase notice image is displayed by executing the Gase notice effect that suggests the loss result that is not controlled by the big hit gaming state. As a result, even for a hobby notice effect that does not directly notify that it will be controlled to the jackpot game state, the hobby notice image may be displayed after that, and the effect using the gase notice image may be executed. It is possible to improve the interest of directing using images.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 8-3 (E) to (G), if the zone effect is not started when a plurality of Gase notice images are displayed, the plurality of Gase notice images are not executed. Ends the display of. That is, the display of all the Gase notice images disappears at the same time while a plurality of Gase notice images displayed on the gauge image are displayed. In this way, even if a plurality of Gase notice images are displayed, they are not used for any subsequent production and are erased at the same time. Therefore, pay attention to the display trend of the Gase notice image even after the Gase notice image is displayed. Can be collected, and the interest of the production using a specific image can be improved.

Next, the production in the chance zone using the specific image will be described. FIG. 8-4 is a diagram showing an example of production during zone production using a specific image. As shown in FIG. 8-4 (A), during the zone effect, when the advance notice change effect is started, the characters "Notice change!" Are displayed in the center of the screen of the image display device 5, and the gauge image is displayed. Is adjusted to line up vertically on the right side of the screen. In addition, a telop of "chance zone" indicating that the zone is being produced is displayed in the upper right corner of the screen.

After that, the Gase notice A change effect for changing the Gase notice image to any of the notice images which is the notice mode is executed. As shown in FIG. 8-4 (B), in the notice change effect using the roulette notice image A, the image corresponding to the roulette notice image A displayed on the right side of the screen moves to the upper center of the screen and below it. A roulette image formed from four cells is displayed. In the roulette image, characters related to the four notices, that is, the notice W, the notice X, the notice Y, and the notice Z, are described. Below the roulette image, an operation promotion image prompting the operation of the push button 31B is displayed. In the roulette effect using the roulette image, the effect that the light emission moves in a certain order from the state where one of the squares is emitted (for example, the light emission rotates to the right from the square of the rehearsal W) is executed. NS. Then, in the roulette effect, the player operates the push button 31B to stop the light emission at any of the squares.

Such a roulette image functions as a suggestion display suggesting which type of advance notice effect is executed by the displayed Gase notice image. Therefore, it is possible to confirm in advance which type of advance notice effect is listed as a candidate to be executed. By doing so, the degree of expectation can be increased by clearly showing which effect is to be executed. In addition, the roulette image can attract the attention of the player, and the interest of the production using the Gase preview image can be improved.

When the player presses the push button 31B, the light emission is stopped at the square of the notice W as shown in FIG. 8-4 (C). After that, as shown in FIG. 8-4 (D), the image of the notice W corresponding to the stopped square is displayed in a large size in the center of the screen, indicating that the notice W has been determined. Next, as shown in FIG. 8-4 (E), the image corresponding to the notice W is displayed in a small size at the lower left of the screen. If the player does not operate the push button 31B, the light emission is stopped at the square of the notice W after the lapse of a predetermined valid period. The image of the notice W at the lower left of the screen shows that the notice W will be executed in the future.

After that, as shown in FIG. 8-4 (F), the Gase notice B change effect for changing the Gase notice image B to the notice mode is executed. In the notice change effect using the roulette notice B image, as shown in FIG. 8-4 (B), the image corresponding to the roulette notice image B moves to the upper center of the screen, and below that, the notice W, the notice X, A roulette image in which the characters of notice Y and notice Z are described is displayed. Below the roulette image, an operation promotion image is displayed. In addition, the image corresponding to the notice W is displayed small at the lower left of the screen.

When the player operates the push button 31B in the state of FIG. 8-4 (G), the preview image displayed on the roulette image disappears and the character "increase" is displayed. After that, an increase effect is executed in which the Gase notice image B and the roulette image are separated into two. A promotion image is displayed below each of the two roulette images increased by the increase effect. In this state, when the player operates the push button 31B, the mass emission is stopped for the left roulette image by the first operation, and the mass emission is stopped for the right roulette image by the second operation. do. Then, as shown in FIG. 8-4 (H), the roulette on the left side stops the light emission at the square of the notice X, and the roulette on the right side stops the light emission at the square of the notice Y. As a result, a plurality of notice modes are determined for one Gase notice image.

After that, by executing the notice change effect corresponding to the Gase notice image C and the Gase notice image D, the notice W, the notice X, the notice Y, and the notice W are finally shown in FIG. 8-4 (H). ， The image corresponding to the notice Z is displayed at the bottom of the screen. Then, at the timing when each notice is executed, these accumulated notice effects are executed. FIG. 8-4 (J) shows the time when the notice W is executed. The notice images at the bottom of the screen are digested in order from the left end to the right end, and in FIG. 8-4 (J), the effect by the notice W corresponding to the image of the leftmost notice W is executed. The order in which the advance notice effects are executed may be random rather than in order from the left end. Further, two or more notices may be executed at substantially the same timing.

As shown in FIGS. 8-4 (G) and 8-4 (H), it is possible to display a larger number of Gase notice images than the Gase notice image displayed before executing the zone effect during the zone effect. .. By doing so, by executing the zone effect, it is possible to have an expectation that the number of Gase notice images will increase more than before the start of the zone effect, and the player can pay attention to the Gase notice image. , It is possible to improve the interest of the production using a specific image.

Next, a decision table for the effect using the above-mentioned Gase preview image will be described. FIG. 8-5 is an explanatory diagram showing a notice effect content determination table. The notice effect content determination table is a table for determining the content of the advance notice effect executed during the super reach. FIG. 8-5 (A) is a big hit notice effect content determination table used at the time of big hit. FIG. 8-5 (B) is a table for determining the content of the notice effect at the time of loss, which is used at the time of loss. These tables are stored in ROM 121. Further, in FIG. 8-5, only a part of the patterns of the advance notice effect is disclosed.

The notice patterns in FIGS. 8-5 (A) and 8-5 (B) are common to Y-1 to Yn (n is an arbitrary integer) and Z-1 to Z-n (n is an arbitrary integer). The ratio of execution is different between the time of big hit and the time of off. Some of the percentages and notices are indicated by the abbreviated symbol "...". Further, the notice pattern includes a pattern in which the notice is executed four times and a pattern in which the notice is executed five times. In the notice pattern Y-1 (Z-1) in which the notice is executed four times, the notice W is executed at the first notice, the notice W is executed at the second notice, and the notice W is executed at the third notice. This is a pattern in which the notice W is executed at the fourth time.

In the notice pattern Y-5 (Z-5) in which the notice is executed four times, the notice W is executed at the first notice, the notice X is executed at the second notice, and the notice Y is executed at the third notice. This is a pattern in which the notice Z is executed at the fourth time. In the notice pattern Y-10 (Z-10) in which the notice is executed five times, the notice W is executed at the first notice, the notice X is executed at the second notice, and the notice Y is executed at the third notice. This is a pattern in which the notice W is executed at the 4th time and the notice Z is executed at the 5th time of the notice. In such a notice pattern table, the lower the notice pattern (the larger the number), the higher the execution rate at the time of big hit and the lower the execution rate at the time of loss. Therefore, the lower the notice pattern (the larger the number), the higher the expectation of a big hit.

Next, a table for determining the effect to be executed in the notice change effect for changing the Gase notice image to the notice mode will be described. FIG. 8-6 is an explanatory diagram showing a notice change effect pattern determination table. As the advance notice effect pattern determination table, a different table is used depending on the number of advance notice effects and whether it is a big hit or a miss. FIG. 8-6 (A) is a notice change effect pattern determination table for the 5 times big hit, which is used when the number of times of the notice effect is 5 and the big hit display result is obtained. FIG. 8-6 (B) is a notice change effect pattern determination table at the time of a big hit of 4 times, which is used when the number of times of the notice effect is 4 times and a big hit display result is obtained. FIG. 8-6 (C) is a notice change effect pattern determination table at the time of the notice 5 times loss, which is used when the number of times of the notice effect is 5 times and the result of the loss display is obtained. FIG. 8-6 (D) is a notice change effect pattern determination table at the time of the notice change 4 times, which is used when the number of times of the notice effect is 4 times and the result of the loss display is obtained. These tables are stored in ROM 121.

The notice pattern in FIGS. 8-6 (A) and 8-6 (C) when the notice effect is executed five times is common to H-1 to H-6 and H21 to H26, which is different from the big hit. The rate of execution is different from time to time. Further, the notice patterns in FIGS. 8-6 (B) and 8-6 (D) when the notice effect is executed four times are common to H-11 to H-15 and H31 to H35, and are common to the time of a big hit. The rate of execution is different between when it is off and when it is off.

The number of advance notice effects in FIG. 8-6 indicates the number of advance notice effects executed during the super reach. Further, the number of times of the Gase notice effect indicates the number of times that the Gase notice image is displayed by executing the Gase notice effect before the reach state is reached. The number of fanning effects indicates the number of zone fanning effects performed before the zone effect is started.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8-6, the number of times of the advance notice effect is 5 or 4 times. In addition, the number of times of the Gase notice production is 3 or 4 times. The Gase notice image changes to a notice image as a notice mode by the notice change effect. Here, as a pattern in which the number of times of the notice effect is less than the number of times of the notice effect, there are a pattern of 5 times of the notice effect and 4 times of the notice effect and a pattern of 4 times of the notice effect and 3 times of the notice effect. As shown in FIG. 8-4 (H), these patterns are patterns in which the notice change image is increased to two in the notice change effect. In addition, the number of fanning effects may be once or twice. As shown in FIG. 8-1 (B), the pattern in which the number of fanning effects is two is a pattern in which the zone fanning effect is executed after the reach and the zone fanning effect is executed after the SP reach is developed.

Each pattern shown in FIGS. 8-6 (A) and 8-6 (C) will be described. The changed effect patterns H-1 and H-21 are patterns in which the number of times of the advance notice effect is 5 times, the number of times of the false notice effect is 4 times, and the number of times of the fanning effect is 1. As for the notice change effect pattern when this pattern is executed, the Gase notice image A is increased to two and two notice images are displayed, the Gase notice image B is displayed as a notice image, and the Gase notice image C is a notice. It is a pattern that is displayed as an image and finally the Gase notice image D is displayed as a notice image. The changed effect patterns H-2 and H-22 are patterns in which the number of times of the advance notice effect is 5 times, the number of times of the disappointment advance notice effect is 4 times, and the number of times of the fanning effect is 1. As for the notice change effect pattern when this pattern is executed, the Gase notice image A is displayed as a notice image, the Gase notice image B is increased to two, two notice images are displayed, and the Gase notice image C is a notice. It is a pattern that is displayed as an image and finally the Gase notice image D is displayed as a notice image.

The changed effect patterns H-3 and H-23 are patterns in which the number of times of the advance notice effect is 5 times, the number of times of the Gase advance notice effect is 4 times, and the number of times of the fanning effect is 1. As for the notice change effect pattern when this pattern is executed, the Gase notice image A is displayed as a notice image, the Gase notice image B is displayed as a notice image, the Gase notice image C is increased to two, and the notice image is displayed. This is a pattern in which two images are displayed, and finally, the Gase notice image D is displayed as a notice image. The modified effect patterns H-4 and H-24 are patterns in which the number of times of the advance notice effect is 5 times, the number of times of the false notice effect is 4 times, and the number of times of the fanning effect is 1. As for the notice change effect pattern when this pattern is executed, the Gase notice image A is displayed as a notice image, the Gase notice image B is displayed as a notice image, the Gase notice image C is displayed as a notice image, and finally Gase. This is a pattern in which the preview image D is increased to two and two preview images are displayed.

The changed effect patterns H-5 and H-25 are patterns in which the number of times of the advance notice effect is 5 times, the number of times of the disappointment advance notice effect is 3 times, and the number of times of the fanning effect is 2 times. As for the notice change effect pattern when this pattern is executed, the Gase notice image A is increased to two and two notice images are displayed, and the Gase notice image B is increased to two and two notice images are displayed. Finally, the Gase notice image C is displayed as a notice image. The changed effect patterns H-6 and H-26 are patterns in which the number of times of the advance notice effect is 5 times, the number of times of the false notice effect is 3 times, and the number of times of the fanning effect is 2. In the notice change effect pattern when this pattern is executed, the Gase notice image A is displayed as a notice image, the Gase notice image B is increased to two, two notice images are displayed, and finally the Gase notice image C is displayed. Is a pattern in which is increased to two and two preview images are displayed.

Next, each pattern shown in FIGS. 8-6 (B) and 8-6 (D) will be described. The modified effect patterns H-11 and H-31 are patterns in which the number of times of the advance notice effect is 4 times, the number of times of the disappointment advance notice effect is 4 times, and the number of times of the fanning effect is 1 time. As for the notice change effect pattern when this pattern is executed, the Gase notice image A is displayed as a notice image, the Gase notice image B is displayed as a notice image, the Gase notice image C is displayed as a notice image, and finally Gase. This is a pattern in which the preview image D is displayed as a preview image. This pattern is a pattern in which the Gase notice image is not increased by two.

The modified effect patterns H-12 and H-32 are patterns in which the number of times of the advance notice effect is 4 times, the number of times of the disappointment advance notice effect is 3 times, and the number of times of the fanning effect is 1 time. As for the notice change effect pattern when this pattern is executed, the Gase notice image A is increased to two, two notice images are displayed, the Gase notice image B is displayed as a notice image, and finally the Gase notice image C. Is a pattern displayed as a preview image. The change effect pattern H-13 and H-33 is a pattern in which the number of times of the advance notice effect is 4 times, the number of times of the false notice effect is 3 times, and the number of times of the fanning effect is 1. In the notice change effect pattern when this pattern is executed, the Gase notice image A is displayed as a notice image, the Gase notice image B is increased to two, two notice images are displayed, and finally the Gase notice image C is displayed. Is a pattern displayed as a preview image.

The modified effect patterns H-14 and H-34 are patterns in which the number of times of the advance notice effect is 4 times, the number of times of the false notice effect is 3 times, and the number of times of the fanning effect is 2. As for the notice change effect pattern when this pattern is executed, the Gase notice image A is increased to two, two notice images are displayed, the Gase notice image B is displayed as a notice image, and finally the Gase notice image C. Is a pattern displayed as a preview image. The modified effect patterns H-15 and H-35 are patterns in which the number of times of the advance notice effect is 4 times, the number of times of the disappointment advance notice effect is 3 times, and the number of times of the fanning effect is 2 times. In the notice change effect pattern when this pattern is executed, the Gase notice image A is displayed as a notice image, the Gase notice image B is increased to two, two notice images are displayed, and finally the Gase notice image C is displayed. Is a pattern displayed as a preview image.

Comparing FIGS. 8-6 (A) and 8-6 (C) in which the number of advance notice effects is 5, it is easy to determine a pattern in which the number of fanning effects is larger at the time of a big hit than at the time of off. In addition, as a notice change effect, it is easy to determine a pattern in which the Gase notice image increases at a later timing. Due to such a relationship, the fanning effect is executed twice rather than once, and the timing at which the Gase notice image increases is the later timing, the higher the expectation of a big hit. This is also the same when comparing FIGS. 8-6 (B) and FIG. 8-6 (D) in which the number of times of the advance notice effect is four. Even when the number of times of the notice effect is 5, a pattern may be provided as a change effect pattern in which the Gase notice image does not increase even once.

Next, a notice process for setting various effects using the Gase notice image will be described. FIG. 8-7 is a flowchart showing the advance notice processing. The advance notice process is included in the process executed in the variable display start setting process (S171 in FIG. 7). The effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the variation pattern of the variable display executed this time is the variation pattern of the super reach twice in the pseudo-ream (004FS001). Whether or not it is a fluctuation pattern of the super reach of two pseudo-reams may be determined from the value of the fluctuation pattern specification command sent from the main side to the sub side.

When the effect control CPU 120 determines in 004FS001 that it is a fluctuation pattern of the pseudo two times super reach (004FS001; Y), the advance notice during the super reach is given by the advance notice effect content determination table shown in FIG. 8-5. The pattern is determined (004FS002). Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the determined number of times of the advance notice effect is 5 times (004FS003). When the effect control CPU 120 determines that the number of times of the advance notice effect is 5, the advance notice change effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. When the notice is missed 5 times, the notice change effect pattern is determined using the notice change effect pattern determination table. Then, the process proceeds to 004FS006.

If it is determined in 004FS003 that the number of times of the advance notice effect is not 5 (004FS003; N), the process proceeds to 004FS005. According to FIG. 8-5, the fact that the number of times of the advance notice effect is not 5 times means that it is set to 4 times. Therefore, in the process of 004FS005, the effect control CPU 120 changes the advance notice at the time of 4 big hits in FIG. 8-6 (B). The notice change effect pattern is determined using the effect pattern determination table. Then, the process proceeds to 004FS006.

When the effect control CPU 120 determines in 004FS001 that it is not a fluctuation pattern of the pseudo two-time super reach (004FS001; N), whether or not the current fluctuation pattern is a fluctuation pattern of the pseudo-continuous two-time reach loss. (004FS007). When the effect control CPU 120 determines in 004FS007 that the fluctuation pattern is not the variation pattern of the reach loss of two pseudo-continuous times (004FS007; N), the process ends. On the other hand, when the effect control CPU 120 determines that the variation pattern is out of reach twice in a pseudo-ream (004FS007; Y), it executes the Gase notices A to C. Then, the process proceeds to 004FS006.

In the process of 004FS006, the effect control CPU 120 is set to execute the effect of the content determined by 004FS004,004FS005,004FS008. Then, the process is terminated. By executing the notice processing, a series of effects using the Gase notice image is determined.

[Main configurations and effects obtained by the feature units 004F to 006F]
[1] As shown in FIG. 8-2, a specific image that is a Gase notice image is displayed by executing a Gase notice effect that suggests a loss result that is not controlled by the jackpot gaming state. By doing so, a specific image that does not suggest a jackpot display result can be suitably used for the production, and the interest of the production using the specific image can be improved.

[2] As shown in FIG. 8-1 (B), a pattern is provided in which the zone fanning effect can be executed twice when there are three Gase notice images. In this way, since there is a pattern in which the zone fanning effect is executed twice when three Gase notice images are displayed, there is a range of effect compared to the case where the zone fanning effect is executed only once. However, it is possible to improve the interest of the production using the Gase preview image.

[3] As shown in FIG. 8-1, the zone effect is always started when four types of Gase notice images are displayed, but when there are three types of Gase notice images, the zone effect is started and started. Some things are not done. By doing so, it is possible to draw the player's attention to how many types of the Gase notice image are displayed, and it is possible to improve the interest of the production using the Gase notice image.

[4] As shown in FIGS. 8-3 (E) to 8-3 (G), if the zone effect is not started when a plurality of Gase notice images are displayed, a plurality of Gase notices are not executed without executing the notice effect. End the display of the image. That is, the display of all the Gase notice images disappears at the same time while a plurality of Gase notice images displayed on the gauge image are displayed. In this way, even if a plurality of Gase notice images are displayed, they are not used for any subsequent production and are erased at the same time. Therefore, pay attention to the display trend of the Gase notice image even after the Gase notice image is displayed. Can be collected, and the interest of the production using a specific image can be improved.

[5] As shown in FIGS. 8-4 (G) and 8-4 (H), a larger number of Gase notice images than the Gase notice image displayed before executing the zone effect during the zone effect is displayed. It is possible. By doing so, by executing the zone effect, it is possible to have an expectation that the number of Gase notice images will increase more than before the start of the zone effect, and the player can pay attention to the Gase notice image. , It is possible to improve the interest of the production using a specific image.

[6] As shown in FIG. 8-4 (B), it functions as a suggestion display suggesting which type of notice effect is executed by the displayed Gase notice image. Therefore, it can be confirmed in advance that any kind of advance notice effect is listed as a candidate to be executed. By doing so, it is possible to attract the attention of the player and improve the interest of the production using the Gase preview image.

[Other Modifications of Feature Units 004F to 006F]
[1] In the above-described embodiment, a plurality of types of Gase notice effects are provided, and the selection ratio of the types of Gase notice images displayed according to the types of Gase notice effects is different. good. For example, when the Gase notice effect A is executed, the ratio of selecting the Gase notice image F is higher than that of the Gase notice image E, and when the Gase notice effect B is executed, the ratio is higher than that of the Gase notice image G. The rate at which the Gase notice image H is selected may be increased. By doing so, it is possible to pay attention to the notice effect to be executed, so that it is possible to improve the interest of the effect using the Gase notice image.

[2] In the above-described embodiment, the type of the Gase notice image displayed may be different between the Gase notice effect for the low expectation effect and the Gase advance notice effect for the high expectation effect. For example, as a low-term attitude effect, a Gase notice effect of a production in which a chance eye is displayed in which a predetermined combination of symbols is displayed, and a Gase notice effect of a character movement effect in which a character is moved as a high-expectation effect. The display type of the displayed Gase notice image may be different (for example, the color or pattern may be different).

[3] In the above-described embodiment, the Gase zone effect suggesting that there is a high possibility that the Gase notice image is displayed may be feasible. Then, the execution ratio of the zone effect may be different depending on whether or not the gasse zone effect is executed. For example, a Gase zone effect suggesting that the Gase notice effect is executed a plurality of times before the Gase notice effect is executed may be executed. Then, a plurality of types of Gase notice images may be displayed by executing the Gase notice effect a plurality of times in the Gase zone effect. Further, it may be easier to execute the zone effect when the gasse zone effect is executed than when it is not executed. Further, even if the type and number of the Gase notice images displayed by the Gase notice effect are the same, the zone effect is more likely to be executed when the Gase zone effect is executed than when the Gase zone effect is not executed. You may do so.

[4] In the above-described embodiment, the Gase advance notice effect may be executed during the period of the look-ahead advance notice effect in the variation before the change display that is the target on which the advance notice effect is executed. Further, when the pre-reading notice effect is executed, it is easier to execute the Gase notice effect than when the pre-reading notice effect is not executed, and the Gase notice image may be displayed more easily along with the Gase notice effect. Further, the look-ahead notice effect may be executed together with the gasse zone effect. In such a case, it is sufficient to make it easier for the Gase notice image to be displayed when the Gase zone effect is executed in the look-ahead notice effect than when it is not executed.

[5] In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8-6, the number of times of the Gase notice effect is at least three times. However, the number of times of the Gase notice effect may be once or twice. In such a case, the number of the Gase notice images may be finally displayed by 5 due to the effect of increasing the Gase notice images. By doing so, it is not necessary to perform many effects of displaying the Gase notice image before the zone effect, so that the degree of freedom in designing the effect can be increased. In addition, even if the number of displayed Gase notice images before the zone effect is small, the player can expect that the Gase notice image will increase later, so that the interest of the effect can be improved.

[6] In the above-described embodiment, the contents of the roulette image displayed for the Gase notice image may be provided with a different display pattern instead of being the same each time. In such a case, the content of the roulette image may be different depending on the type of the notice image, or the content of the roulette image may be different depending on the degree of expectation of a big hit. Further, the number of options displayed in the roulette image may be different depending on the type of the preview image.

[7] In the above-described embodiment, the Gase notice effect may be executed with a variation other than the pseudo-continuous variation. Further, the display mode of the Gase notice image may be different depending on whether the Gase notice effect is executed in the pseudo continuous effect and the case where the Gase notice effect is executed due to other fluctuations.

[8] In the above-described embodiment, there may be a plurality of types of effects in which the noticeable images are accumulated. Then, the ratio at which the zone effect is executed may be different depending on the type of effect in which the gasse notice effect is accumulated. Specifically, there are two effects, one is to collect the Gase notice image in the gauge and the other is to collect the Gase notice image in the bag. The rate at which the zone effect is executed may be higher than the accumulated effect.

[9] In the above-described embodiment, a pattern for increasing from one Gase notice image to three or more Gase notice images may be provided in the notice change effect. Further, a pattern may be provided in which two or more Gase notice images are displayed from the beginning for one Gase notice effect. In addition, a pattern may be provided in which the notice change image is increased to two before the notice change effect is executed.

[10] The pachinko gaming machine 1 has been exemplified as an example of the gaming machine, but the above-described embodiment is not limited to this, and a medal is inserted to set a predetermined bet number, and the operation lever by the player is set. When multiple types of symbols are rotated according to the operation and the symbols 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 given to the player. It may be applied to the slot machine to be paid out. For example, when applied to such a slot machine, a bonus advantageous to the player, AT (a state of notifying the player of the operation procedure of the stop button operation), CZ (advantage of controlling the AT which is the notified state). To be able to perform an effect using images in a series of effects that indicate that the game has transitioned to (a state with a high degree), ART (a state in which the AT + RT with a high replay probability), etc. do it.

[About pachinko machines with setting change function]
The pachinko gaming machine 1 may be configured such that the winning probability (ball output rate) of a big hit changes according to a set value. For example, in the special symbol normal processing of the special symbol process processing, the winning probability (ball output rate) of the big hit may be changed by using the display result determination table (winning probability) according to the set value. The set value is composed of 6 stages of 1 to 6, with 6 having the highest payout rate, and the smaller the value in the order of 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 the lower the payout rate. That is, when 6 is set as the set value, the advantage is highest for the player, and the smaller the value in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 is, the lower the advantage is. Further, as for the set value, 6 which is the largest value is the most disadvantageous value for the game field side, and the smaller the value in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 is the more advantageous value for the game field side. If the ball output rate changes according to the set value, for example, the jackpot probability may change depending on the set value, and although the jackpot probability is constant, the number of rounds in the jackpot gaming state changes depending on the set value. May be good. As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 1 may be configured so that any one of a plurality of setting values having different advantages for the player can be set. The set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is notified by transmitting a set value designation command from the side of the main board 11 to the side of the effect control board 12.

[About setting suggestion production]
Next, a setting suggestion effect that suggests which value the currently set setting value is will be described. For example, the setting suggestion effect may be executed using an image. Specifically, the setting suggestion effect may be performed according to the display mode of images such as the Gase notice image, the notice image, the item image, and the box image. In such a case, the display mode of these images may be changed at different rates according to the set value.

Further, the setting suggestion effect may be executed in the display mode of the roulette image. Specifically, some combinations of notices displayed in the squares of the roulette image may be displayed only when the high setting (settings 4, 5, and 6) is set. In addition, some combinations may be displayed at a high rate when the setting is high. In addition, there may be a cell suggesting a high setting among the options displayed in the cell of the roulette image. It should be noted that the square with a high setting may not be actually selected, and may be displayed in a manner suggesting to the player that the square has a high setting.

[Modification example of production using images]
An example of modification of the effect using an image will be described. FIG. 9-1 is a display screen view showing an example of an effect using an image. As an effect using an image, an item image in the shape of a box may be displayed. The item image is an image suggesting that the advance notice effect is executed. In the above-described embodiment, the type of the advance notice effect executed by the advance notice image is suggested, but the item image does not show the content of the advance notice until the box displayed as the item image is opened.

The item image shown in the box mode includes a white item image shown in a white box as a normal mode and a red item shown in a red box with a higher expectation of being controlled by a jackpot gaming state than the white item image. An image is provided. The item image may have other types of display modes.

The item effect using the item image includes an item addition effect for displaying a new white item image and an item change effect for changing the displayed white item image to a red item image. The item effect is executed at a timing before the timing of the super reach during the variable display. During the variable display, the reach mode may result in normal reach. The normal reach is a reach in which the expectation of a big hit is not so high, and the production using the item image is executed during the period from the start of the variable display to the end of the normal cheer reach. After that, it may develop into a super reach with high expectations for big hits.

In Super Reach, the notice effect is executed at a plurality of timings. The notice effect is provided with a plurality of types of modes. It is suggested that the jackpot gaming state is controlled by the mode of the advance notice effect executed at a predetermined timing. The item image is an image suggesting that the advance notice effect is executed. By opening the box as an item image, an image corresponding to the notice effect will appear from inside. The notice effect is either a first pattern effect in which the item image is displayed and the mode of the item image is changed to execute the notice effect, or a second pattern effect in which the notice effect is executed without displaying the item image. Will be executed.

During Super Reach, a battle effect is executed in which a friendly character and an enemy character fight. The battle effect is an effect in which the jackpot display result is derived when the ally character wins the enemy character, and the off display result is derived when the ally character is defeated by the enemy character. During such a battle production, various notice productions are executed. For example, during the battle effect, a notice effect such as a title change effect, an expectation degree display effect, a title change effect, a cut-in effect, and a button change effect is executed. The title change effect is an effect in which the color of the title display indicating that the ally character and the enemy character fight is changed to a color with a high degree of expectation. The title change effect may be executed at the start of the battle effect and during the period during the battle effect.

The expectation level display effect is an effect that indicates the degree of expectation that a ally character will win in this battle effect in characters. Different characters are displayed depending on the degree of expectation that the ally character will win. The cut-in effect is an effect in which an image representing the ally character is cut-in displayed on the screen when the ally character attacks the enemy character. There are multiple types of images to be cut in, depending on the degree of expectation that allies will win. The button change effect is an effect that is executed at the final fanning when the result of the battle effect is obtained. In the button change effect, the operation promotion image that prompts the normal button operation may be changed to the operation promotion image with a high expectation that the ally wins.

The first pattern production will be described. In the first pattern effect, as shown in FIG. 9-1 (A), the battle effect is started with two white item images 175FS002 displayed on the screen. In the upper left of the screen, a small symbol indicates that it is currently in reach. After that, as shown in FIG. 9-1 (B), the item image on the left side of the two white item images 175F002 is released, and the effect that the characters "title change" appear from the box is executed. This effect suggests that the title change effect is subsequently executed.

FIG. 9-1 (C) is a diagram showing a state in which the title change effect is being executed. When the title is displayed, the characters "Friend VS Enemy" are usually displayed on a white background, but the characters "Friend VS Enemy" are displayed on a red background. The color of the character itself may change from white to red instead of the background of the character. At this time, since another white item image 175F002 remains, it is suggested that some kind of advance notice effect is subsequently executed.

After that, as shown in FIG. 9-1 (D), the remaining item images are released, and the effect that the characters "cut-in change" appear from the box is executed. This effect suggests that the cut-in change effect is subsequently executed. FIG. 9-1 (E) is a diagram showing a state in which the cut-in change effect is being executed. When the cut-in image is displayed, the character is normally displayed on a white background, but the character is displayed on a red background.

Next, the second pattern production will be described. In the second pattern effect, as shown in FIG. 9-1 (F), the battle effect is started without displaying the item image. After that, the title change effect of FIG. 9-1 (G) is executed without the effect of the item image. Further, the cut-in change effect of FIG. 9-1 (H) is executed without the effect of the item image.

Here, the first pattern with items has a higher expectation of being controlled to the jackpot game state than the second pattern without items. By doing so, it is possible to have an expectation that the item image will be displayed, and it is possible to improve the interest of the production using the item image.

It should be noted that an effect that is executed only in the first pattern may be provided. By doing so, it is possible to give a special feeling to the effect of displaying the item image, and it is possible to improve the interest of the effect using the item image.

In addition, when the title change effect can be executed at multiple timings, it is more likely that the title change effect will be controlled to the jackpot game state when it is executed in the middle of the battle effect than when it is executed at the start of the battle effect. It may be. By doing so, it is possible to pay attention to the difference in the execution timing even for the same title change effect, and it is possible to improve the interest of the effect using the item image.

Next, a case where the aspect of the item image changes will be described. In the production using the item image, the production in which the present image is displayed first is executed as the first get production. In the first get effect, one white item image may be displayed, or two white item images may be displayed. Also, in the first get production, a red item image with a higher expectation of a big hit than a white item image may be displayed. It should be noted that various types of item images displayed in the first get effect may be provided, such as displaying one white item image and one red item image.

FIG. 9-2 is a display screen view showing an example of the effect of the effect using the image. As shown in FIG. 9-2 (A), when one item image is added at the time of the first get, the characters "GET!" And the item image are displayed in the center of the screen. After that, as shown in FIG. 9-2 (B), the white item image 175FS002 stands by and is displayed at the lower left on the screen.

When the item addition effect is executed from the state of FIG. 9-2 (B), as shown in FIG. 9-2 (C), there is one white item image with the characters "GET!" In the center of the screen. Items to be added An additional effect may be executed. After that, as shown in FIG. 9-2 (D), a total of two white item images 175F002 are displayed at the lower part of the screen including the added white item image 175F002. When multiple item images are displayed, they are released in order from the item image on the left side.

When the item change effect is executed from the state shown in FIG. 9-2 (B), a red item image is displayed in the center of the screen together with the characters "CHANGE!" As shown in FIG. 9-2 (E). The displayed item change effect may be executed. The red item image in the center of the screen acts on the white item image at the bottom left of the screen. As a result, as shown in FIG. 9-2 (F), the white item image 175F002 changes to the red item image 175FS003 and one is displayed at the lower left on the screen.

As shown in FIG. 9-2, it is possible to execute an item addition effect of newly displaying a white item image and an item change effect of changing the displayed white item image to a red item image. In such a case, the execution ratio of the item addition effect and the item change effect may be different depending on the display status of the item image displayed in the first get effect before the item effect is executed. By doing so, it is possible to pay attention to the display status of the item image displayed in the first get effect, so that the interest of the effect using the item image can be improved.

The item addition effect is executed at a plurality of timings, and the item addition effect may be executed in the latter half with a higher expectation of being controlled by the jackpot game state than in the first half. By doing so, it is possible to pay attention to the execution timing of the item addition effect, so that the interest of the effect using the item image can be improved.

The item change effect may be executed at a plurality of timings, and the expectation that the item change effect is executed in the latter half may be higher than that executed in the first half to be controlled by the jackpot game state. By doing so, it is possible to pay attention to the execution timing of the item change effect, so that the interest of the effect using the item image can be improved.

If the red item image is displayed from the beginning, the expectation that the white item image is controlled to the jackpot game state may be higher than that the white item image is changed to the red item image in the middle. By doing so, it is possible to pay attention to the timing at which the red item image is displayed, so that it is possible to improve the interest of the production using the item image.

When two item images are displayed at the beginning, the effect that the item image is added is executed at an earlier timing than when one item is displayed, and at that time, the jackpot game state is controlled. Expectations may be high. By doing so, it is possible to pay attention to the number of displayed item images, and it is possible to improve the interest of the production using the item images.

The effect related to the item image may be executed as a part of the notice image when the Gase notice image becomes the notice image as the notice mode. Further, the effect related to the item image may be executed as an effect when the Gase notice effect is executed and the Gase notice image is accumulated.

Next, the feature portion 100AK, which is another modification of the effect using the image, will be described. In the pachinko game machine 1 in the feature unit 100AK, a specific image is displayed as a notice effect for notifying the jackpot reliability in the variable display during execution, and a predetermined effect is executed by changing the display mode of the specific image. A second pattern in which a specific image is displayed, the display mode of the specific image is changed to newly display the specific image, and the display mode of the newly displayed specific image is changed to execute a predetermined effect. One of a third pattern in which an image is displayed, two new specific images are displayed by changing the display mode of the specific image, and a predetermined effect is executed by changing the display mode of the two specific images. It is possible to execute the predetermined effect of the above according to the degree of expectation controlled in an advantageous state.

FIG. 10-1 is a display screen view showing an effect example of an effect using an image. Specifically, FIG. 10-1 shows an example of an effect operation when a predetermined effect of the pattern 1 in which the item B appears is executed. FIG. 10-2 shows an example of an effect operation when a predetermined effect of the pattern 2 in which the item B appears is executed. FIG. 10-3 shows an example of an effect operation when a predetermined effect of the pattern 3 in which the item D and the item E appear is executed.

In the predetermined effect of the pattern 1, as shown in FIG. 10-1 (A), the box image 100AK001 as the specific image is displayed at the predetermined effect period and the timing of displaying the specific image. Then, at the timing of changing the display mode of the specific image, that is, the timing of opening the box, as shown in FIG. 10-2 (B), the box changes to the open mode, and the item B appears. The box image 100AK001 may be displayed, which is a set of timers indicating the time until the box is opened. In this case, the types of items that appear after that may differ depending on whether or not the timer is displayed as a set together with the box image 100AK001, that is, whether or not the timer is attached. According to this, since the degree of expectation differs depending on whether or not the timer is attached, the player's attention can be drawn to whether or not the box image 100AK001 with the timer is displayed. Further, there may be a plurality of modes of the box image 100AK001 as the displayed specific image. For example, a box image of any one of the box images having different colors, such as a red box image and a white box image, may be displayed. Then, when the red box image is displayed, the expected degree differs depending on the mode of the displayed box image, such as the appearance of items with higher expectations than when the white box image is displayed. You may do so.

In the predetermined effect of the pattern 2, as shown in FIG. 10-2 (A), the box image 100AK001 as the specific image is displayed at the predetermined effect period and the timing of displaying the specific image. Then, at the timing of changing the display mode of the specific image, that is, the timing of opening the box, as shown in FIG. 10-2 (B), the box changes to the open mode, and the box image 100AK002 is newly displayed. NS. After that, when the box of the box image 100AK002 is opened as the timing for changing the display mode of the specific image, as shown in FIG. 10-2 (C), the box changes to the open mode and the item B appears. .. In addition to pattern 2, a new box is displayed from the displayed box, a new box is displayed from the new box, and so on, a new box is repeatedly displayed, and the number of times the new box is repeated. There may be a plurality of patterns in which the expectation of a big hit increases as the number increases.

In the predetermined effect of the pattern 3, as shown in FIG. 10-3 (A), the box image 100AK001 as the specific image is displayed at the predetermined effect period and the timing of displaying the specific image. Then, at the timing of changing the display mode of the specific image, that is, the timing of opening the box, as shown in FIG. 10-3 (B), the box changes to the open mode, and the box image 100AK002 and the box image are newly opened. 100AK003 is displayed. After that, when the box image 100AK002 and the box image 100AK003 are opened at the timing of changing the display mode of the specific image in the reach state, as shown in FIG. 10-3 (C), the box is opened. And item D and item E appear respectively. As described above, the opening timing of each box may be different. Further, in addition to the pattern 3 in which two new boxes are displayed, there may be a pattern in which three or more new boxes are displayed. Further, there may be a pattern in which two new boxes are displayed from the two newly displayed boxes. For example, when two box images appear as shown in FIG. 10-3 (B), the mode of the other box image is changed instead of the item appearing from one box image (). For example, an effect (to increase the rank from white to red) may be executed. In addition, depending on the timing at which the box image is displayed and the number of the displayed box images, whether an item appears when the box is opened or the display mode of the box image changes (color and shape change). The ratio of the above may be different.

The effect related to these box images may be executed as a part of the notice image when the Gase notice image becomes the notice image as the notice mode. Further, the effect related to the box image may be executed as an effect when the Gase notice effect is executed and the Gase notice image is accumulated.

(Explanation related to the association of characteristic parts)
Each configuration relating to the feature portion may be appropriately combined with a part or all of each configuration relating to the other feature portion. The feature portions thus combined or the individual feature portions that are not combined may be appropriately combined with a part or all of each configuration related to other feature portions.

It should be considered that the embodiments disclosed this time are exemplary in all respects and 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, 103 CPU, 5 image display device, 120 CPU for effect control.

Claims (1)

A gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player.
Equipped with an effect execution means that can execute an effect using images
The effect executing means is
It is possible to execute a specific effect when the display mode of a specific image becomes a specific mode.
It is possible to perform a special effect using the specific image before the specific image becomes the specific mode.
Multiple types of the specific image can be displayed at the same time,
Ri executable der the special effect at different rates depending on the combination of the specific image to be displayed,
Displaying the particular image in connection with performing a predetermined effect suggesting a result that is not controlled by the advantageous state.
A plurality of types of the specific image are provided, and the specific image is provided.
A gaming machine in which the selection ratio of the type of the specific image to be displayed differs depending on the type of the predetermined effect to be executed.

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