JP6999607B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

In the present invention, the combination of the identification information derived and displayed by the variable display means for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information and deriving and displaying the display result is controlled to an advantageous state advantageous for the player. It relates to a game machine such as a pachinko machine or a slot machine that notifies the fact.

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

Further, after setting a predetermined number of bets for one game on a predetermined game medium, the player operates the start lever to start variable display of the identification information in the variable display area, and the player changes each. By operating the stop button provided corresponding to the display area, the variable display of the identification information is stopped within the range of the maximum delay time predetermined from the operation timing, and the variable display of all the variable display areas is displayed. When a prize is generated according to the display result derived when the game is stopped, a predetermined game medium determined in advance is paid out according to the prize, and a specific prize is generated, the game state is set to the predetermined game value by the player. There is something that is configured to give to (so-called slot machine).

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

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

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

In addition, a reach effect may be performed in which the number of lines in the reach state increases (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP-A-2015-6511 (FIGS. 49-54)

However, there was room for improvement in reach production.

Therefore, it is an object of the present invention to improve the interest of reach production.

The gaming machine according to the present invention is a predetermined device in a variable display means (for example, an image display device 5) that variablely displays a plurality of types of identification information (for example, decorative symbols "1" to "7") and derives and displays a display result. The combination of the identification information derived and displayed on the line (for example, the line) is controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit game state) advantageous to the player by being a specific combination (for example, a big hit symbol). The reach effect executing means (for example, in the effect control CPU 120, steps 50IWS216 and S8105) are executed, which is a gaming machine that notifies The first part (for example, the first part to perform the rank-up chance effect using the line B to the line D in the reach state) is provided, and the reach effect executing means is the first part to perform the effect using one line in the reach state. Reach effect (for example, special) consisting of a second part (for example, a second part that uses line A in the reach state) to produce an effect using another line in the reach state. The effect) can be executed, and in the first part, a plurality of types of suggestive effects (for example, rank-up chance effect) having different modes can be executed, and in the second part, the degree of expectation to be controlled in an advantageous state is different. It is possible to execute a plurality of types of notification effects (for example, the hit / fail notification effects of the first to third aspects) for notifying whether or not the control is in an advantageous state, and the types of suggestion effects in the first part (for example, for example). Depending on the total level in the rank-up chance production), the selection ratio of the type of notification production in the second part differs (see FIG. 8-9 (B)), and the sound during the period during which the suggestion production in the first part is fanned. It is characterized in that the number of types and the number of types of sounds during the period in which the notification effect in the second part is executed are different. According to such a configuration, in the first part, it is possible to pay attention to the suggestive effect, and in the second part, it is possible to pay attention to whether or not to control in an advantageous state, and a plurality of lines in the reach state are used. The production can be suitably performed.
In addition, another gaming machine according to the present invention is a variable display means (for example, an image display device) that variablely displays a plurality of types of identification information (for example, decorative symbols "1" to "7") and derives and displays a display result. A gaming machine that notifies that the combination of identification information derived and displayed in 5) is controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) that is advantageous to the player by being a specific combination (for example, a big hit symbol). The reach is provided with a reach effect executing means (for example, a portion of the effect control CPU 120 for executing steps 50IWS216 and S8105) capable of executing a reach effect using a plurality of characters (for example, characters A to E). The effect executing means is a first part (for example, a first part for performing a rank-up chance effect using the second to fourth characters) in which an effect is performed using one character, and an effect using another character. It is possible to execute a reach effect (for example, a special effect) composed of a second part to be performed (for example, a second part for producing an effect using the first character), and in the first part, a plurality of types having different modes can be executed. Suggestion effects (for example, rank-up chance effects) can be executed, and in the second part, there are different expectations for being controlled in an advantageous state, and a plurality of types of notification effects (for example) for notifying whether or not the effects are controlled in an advantageous state ( For example, the success / failure notification effect of the first to third aspects can be executed, and the type of notification effect in the second part depends on the type of suggestion effect in the first part (for example, the total level in the rank-up chance effect). The selection ratios are different (see FIG. 8-9 (B)), and the number of types of sounds during the period during which the suggestion effect is performed in the first part and the sound during the period during which the notification effect is executed in the second part. It is characterized by the fact that the number of types is different. According to such a configuration, in the first part, it is possible to pay attention to the suggestive effect, and in the second part, it is possible to pay attention to whether or not the control is performed in an advantageous state, and the effect using a plurality of characters is preferable. It can be carried out.

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 explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern of the decorative pattern prepared in advance. It is a flowchart which shows the effect processing during variable display. It is a flowchart which shows the stop symbol determination process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the 1st reach symbol determination lottery table. It is a flowchart which shows the character determination process for SP. It is explanatory drawing which shows the 1st character decision lottery table, character rule decision lottery table, reach line increase display decision lottery table, and reach line increase gasse display execution lottery table. It is a flowchart which shows the special effect mode determination process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the change level determination lottery table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the pre-stage effect mode determination lottery table and the winning / failing notification effect mode determination table. It is a flowchart which shows the effect processing during variable display in an effect control process process. It is a flowchart which shows the operation effect execution process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the time chart corresponding to the special effect in 4 line reach fluctuation. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display example of the image display part in the feature part 50IW. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display example of the image display part in the feature part 50IW. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display example of the image display part in the feature part 50IW. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display example of the image display part in the feature part 50IW.

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

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

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

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

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

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

For example, on the screen of the image display device 5, a decorative symbol (a symbol indicating a number or the like) as a plurality of types of decorative identification information different from the special symbol is synchronized with the first special figure game or the second special figure game. Is variablely displayed. Here, in synchronization with the first special figure game or the second special figure game, the decorative symbols are variably displayed (for example, up and down) in each of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right". Direction scroll display and update display). It should be noted that the special figure game and the variable display of decorative symbols executed in synchronization are collectively referred to as simply variable display.

On the screen of the image display device 5, a display area for displaying a hold display corresponding to the variable display in which execution is suspended or an active display corresponding to the variable display being executed may be provided. Hold display and active display are collectively referred to as variable display compatible display corresponding to variable display.

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

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

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

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

The variable winning ball device 6B (ordinary electric accessory) forms a second starting winning opening that is changed between a closed state and an open state by a solenoid 81 (see FIG. 2). The variable winning ball device 6B includes, for example, an electric tulip-shaped accessory having a pair of movable wing pieces, and the movable wing pieces are in a vertical position when the solenoid 81 is in the off state, so that the tip of the movable wing pieces is in a vertical position. Is close to the winning ball device 6A and is in a closed state in which the game ball does not enter the second starting winning opening (also referred to as the second starting winning opening is closed). On the other hand, the variable-sweep wing device 6B is in an open state in which the game ball can enter the second start winning opening because the movable wing piece is in the tilted position when the solenoid 81 is on (second start). It is also said that the winning opening is open.) When a game ball enters the second start winning opening, a predetermined number (for example, three) of prize balls 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 large winning opening door (for the special electric accessory) is in the off state, the large winning opening door closes the large winning opening 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. Ordinary symbols are represented by numbers indicating "0" to "9" or lighting patterns 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 hitting ball operation handle (operation knob) 30 operated by a player or the like to launch the gaming ball toward the gaming area by the hitting 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. If the game ball has passed through the passage gate 41 during the period during which the previous normal map game is being executed (when the game ball has passed through the passage 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 the normal symbol other than the normal symbol (the normal symbol lost symbol) is stopped and displayed as the confirmed normal symbol, the display result of the normal symbol becomes "normal symbol lost". When it becomes "per normal drawing", the opening control is performed so that the variable winning ball device 6B is opened for a predetermined period (the second starting winning opening is opened).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A big hit type is set for "big hit". For example, multiple types of opening modes (number of rounds and opening upper limit period) of the big winning opening and game states after the big hit gaming state (normal state, time saving state, probability change state, etc., which will be described later) are prepared, and the big hit is made according to these. The type is set. As the big hit type, a big hit type in which a large number of prize balls can be obtained 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, a time saving state, and a probability change state, which is advantageous for the player, 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 in place of the display, audio output from the speakers 8L and 8R and / or a game effect lamp 9 It may be performed by the point or the like / extinguishing, the operation of the movable body 32, or the like.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The main board 11 (microcomputer 100 for game control) issues an effect control command (command for designating (notifying) the progress of the game, etc.) 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 the special figure game (including the jackpot type)), and fluctuation patterns used when executing the special figure game (details will be described later). )), The game status (for example, the start and end of the variable display, the opening status of the large winning opening, the occurrence of the winning, the number of reserved memories, the game status), the command for specifying the occurrence of an error, and the like are included.

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

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

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

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

The display control unit 123 includes a VDP (Video Display Processor), a CGROM (Character Generator ROM), a VRAM (Video RAM), and the like, and executes an effect based on an 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 the power supply stop processing immediately before the pachinko gaming machine 1 becomes inoperable due to the stop of the power supply. In this power supply stop processing, a 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 the random number circuit setting process for initializing the random number circuit 104 (step S10). Then, the CTC register built in the game control microcomputer 100 is set so that the timer is interrupted periodically every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms) (step S11), and interrupts are permitted (step S12). ). After that, the loop processing is started. After that, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute the timer interrupt process.

When the CPU 103 that has executed 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 processing 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 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 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. It is updated to 7 "and the production process during the big hit is completed.

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 corresponding to the end of the big hit game state, and various effect controls of the ending effect at the end of the big hit game state based on the setting contents. Execute. 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 50IW)
Next, the feature unit 50IW will be described. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 included in the feature unit 50IW, the variation pattern shown in FIG. 8-1 (A) is provided.

FIG. 8-1 (A) is an explanatory diagram showing a variation pattern of a decorative pattern prepared in advance. As shown in FIG. 8-1 (A), in this embodiment, the fluctuation patterns of Pt11 to Pt17 are prepared as the fluctuation patterns corresponding to the case where the variable display result of the special symbol does not become the jackpot symbol. The fluctuation patterns of Pt11 and Pt12 are prepared as the fluctuation patterns corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "off" and the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is "non-reach". Pt11 is a variation pattern that can be selected when the number of reserved storages is less than 3, and Pt12 is a variation pattern that can be selected when the number of reserved storages is 3 or more. Further, as a variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "off" and the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is "reach", variation patterns of Pt13 to Pt22 are prepared. Pt13 is a variation pattern with normal reach, and Pt14 to Pt22 are variation patterns with super reach.

In this embodiment, it is possible to reach one or more lines in one variation. The maximum number of lines that can be reached is four. Hereinafter, in the fluctuation during execution, the first line in the reach state is "line A", the second line in the reach state is "line B", and the third line in the reach state is "line". "C", the fourth line in the reach state may be called "line D".

Further, in the present embodiment, "1" to "7" are provided as the types of decorative symbols, and the degree of expectation differs depending on which type of decorative symbol reaches the reach state. .. The decorative patterns are arranged in the order of "1", "2", "3", "4", "5", "6", "7", "1", "2" ....

Further, in the present embodiment, one of a plurality of characters is displayed in response to the reach state in one line, and the one character is displayed as a reach effect corresponding to the one line. It is intended to produce a production using. Characters A to E are provided as the types of characters that can be displayed. Character A is the main character of the production story that is the theme of the pachinko gaming machine 1, character B is a heroine character, and characters C to E are sub-characters. In the present embodiment, the degree of expectation differs depending on which character is displayed in the reach state.

Hereinafter, the character displayed corresponding to the reach state line A corresponds to the "first character", the character displayed corresponding to the reach state line B corresponds to the "second character", and corresponds to the reach state line C. The character displayed in the above direction may be referred to as a "third character", and the character displayed corresponding to the line D in the reach state may be referred to as a "fourth character".

As shown in the figure, 1-line SP, 2-line SP, 3-line SP, 3-line battle, 4-line battle, and special effects are provided as super reach.

The 1-line SP is a super reach effect in which the first character is displayed in the reach state on the line A and the effect using the first character is performed. That is, the 1-line SP is an effect by the line A and an effect by the first character.

The 2-line SP is a super reach effect that can be developed after the 1-line SP. After the effect using the first character is performed, the line B is in a reach state and the second character is displayed, and the second character is displayed. This is a super reach effect that mainly uses the above and also uses the first character that has already been displayed. In the 2 line SP, the line A is also displayed. That is, the two-line SP is an effect by the lines A and B, and is an effect by the first character and the second character.

The 3-line SP is a super reach effect that can be developed after the 2-line SP, and after performing an effect using the second character, the line C becomes a reach state and the third character is displayed, and the third character is displayed. This is a super reach effect that mainly uses the above and also uses the first character and the second character that have already been displayed. Line A and line B are also displayed in the three line SP. That is, the three-line SP is an effect by the lines A to C, and is an effect by the first character to the third character.

The 3-line battle is a super reach effect that can develop after the 3-line SP, and is a super reach effect in which the first character to the third character fight against an enemy character. Line A and line B are also displayed during the 3-line battle. That is, the three-line battle is a production by the lines A to C, and is a production by the first character to the third character. Hereinafter, the 3-line SP and the 3-line battle may be collectively referred to as "3-line reach production".

The 4-line battle is a super reach effect that can develop after the 3-line reach effect, and after the effect using the 3rd character in the 3-line SP, or in the 3-line battle, the 1st to 3rd characters This is a super reach effect in which the fourth character is displayed at the line D after the effect of fighting the enemy character is performed, and the first character to the fourth character perform the effect of fighting the enemy character. During the 4-line battle, lines A to C are also displayed. That is, the 4-line battle is a production by the lines A to D, and is a production by the first character to the fourth character.

In the battle reach production (3-line battle, 4-line battle), boss A and boss B are provided as the types of enemy characters to fight, and the degree of expectation differs depending on the type of enemy characters.

The special effect is an effect performed after a plurality of lines are in the reach state in the fluctuation of the 2-line SP to 4-line battle, and the line in the reach state (hereinafter, may be referred to as "reach line") and the line. It is an effect composed of a first part for producing an effect using a character corresponding to the above, and a second part for performing an effect according to the effect result of the first part.

In the first part, each reach line other than line A is used to produce a rank-up chance. In the rank-up chance production, the reach pattern and character of the corresponding line are used for the production, and as a result of the rank-up chance, "failure" that does not rank up, "success" that ranks up by one, and rank up by two It informs one of the "great successes". The final rank (total level) in this rank-up chance production is configured to correspond to the degree of expectation for a big hit.

Further, in the first part, when the rank-up chance production is performed a plurality of times, the rank-up chance production using the line that is in the reach state at the end is performed in order. For example, when there are three reach lines, a rank-up chance effect using line C is performed, and then a rank-up chance effect using line B is performed. Further, for example, when there are four reach lines, first, a rank-up chance effect using line D is performed, then a rank-up chance effect using line C is performed, and finally, a rank using line B is performed. Perform up chance production. Further, in the rank-up chance production, a pre-stage effect for inciting whether or not the rank-up is successful is performed, and the ramp-up result is notified after the execution of the pre-stage effect.

In the second part, the production using the line A and the first character is performed, and as a result of the rank-up chance in the first part, the mode differs depending on which value the final rank (total level) is. It is possible to execute the success / failure notification effect. The hit / fail notification effect is an effect of notifying whether or not a jackpot is a big hit.

In any of the super reach productions, the newly displayed character is used for the production, but the scene of the newly displayed character is included in the early stage of the production story of the super reach production. It has become. That is, since the newly displayed character appears immediately after the super reach effect is started, the newly additionally displayed character can be emphasized.

Pt14 is a variation pattern with one line SP. Pt15 is a variation pattern with a 1-line SP and a 2-line SP. Pt16 is a variation pattern with 1-line SP to 3-line SP. Pt17 is a variation pattern involving a 1-line SP to a 3-line SP and a 3-line battle against the boss A. Pt18 is a variation pattern with a 3-line battle against 1-line SP to 3-line SP and boss B. Pt19 is a variation pattern with a 4-line battle against 1-line SP to 3-line SP and boss A. Pt20 is a variation pattern with 1-line SP to 3-line SP and 3-line battle and 4-line battle to fight boss A. Pt21 is a variation pattern with a 4-line battle against 1-line SP to 3-line SP and boss B. Pt22 is a variation pattern with 1-line SP to 3-line SP and 3-line battle and 4-line battle to fight boss B.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8-1 (A), in this embodiment, the fluctuation patterns of Pt33 to Pt42 are prepared as the fluctuation patterns corresponding to the case where the variable display result of the special symbol becomes the jackpot symbol. .. Pt33 is a variation pattern with normal reach, and Pt34 to Pt42 are variation patterns with super reach.

Pt34 is a variation pattern with one line SP. Pt35 is a variation pattern with a 1-line SP and a 2-line SP. Pt36 is a variation pattern with 1-line SP to 3-line SP. Pt37 is a variation pattern with a 3-line battle against 1-line SP to 3-line SP and boss A. Pt38 is a variation pattern with a 3-line battle against 1-line SP to 3-line SP and boss B. Pt39 is a variation pattern with a 4-line battle against 1-line SP to 3-line SP and boss A. Pt40 is a variation pattern with 1-line SP to 3-line SP and 3-line battle and 4-line battle to fight boss A. Pt41 is a variation pattern with a 4-line battle against 1-line SP to 3-line SP and boss B. Pt42 is a variation pattern with 1-line SP to 3-line SP and 3-line battle and 4-line battle to fight boss B.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8-1 (B), in this embodiment, as the timing of reaching the reach state in the line D, the first effect during the period in which the third character is used in the 3 line SP is performed. The timing and the second timing (timing later than the first timing) during the period in which the first character to the third character fight against the enemy character in the three-line battle are provided. As shown in the figure, Pt19, Pt21, Pt39, and Pt41 are fluctuation patterns in which the line D is in the reach state at the first timing, and Pt20, Pt22, Pt40, and Pt42 are fluctuation patterns in which the line D is in the reach state at the second timing. Is.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8-1 (B), the selection ratio when the variable display result is an out-of-order symbol is Pt19> Pt20> Pt21> Pt22, and the selection ratio when the variable display result is a jackpot symbol is Pt39 <Pt40 <Pt41 <Pt42. As a result, the rate of big hits is higher in the case where the line D is in the reach state at the second timing than in the case where the line D is in the reach state at the first timing.

In this embodiment, the variation pattern is first determined by using the random number for determining the variation pattern type (random 2), and the variation is determined by using the random number for determining the variation pattern (random 3). Determine one of the fluctuation patterns included in the pattern type. As such, in this embodiment, the variation pattern is determined by a two-step lottery process.

The variation pattern type is a group of a plurality of variation patterns according to the characteristics of the variation mode. For example, a plurality of fluctuation patterns are grouped by reach type to include a fluctuation pattern type including a fluctuation pattern with normal reach, a fluctuation pattern type including a fluctuation pattern with super reach A, and a fluctuation pattern with super reach B. It may be divided into fluctuation pattern types. Further, for example, a plurality of fluctuation patterns are grouped by the number of re-variations of the pseudo-ream, and a fluctuation pattern type including a fluctuation pattern without a pseudo-ream, a fluctuation pattern type including a fluctuation pattern of one re-variation, and a re-variation are performed. It may be divided into a fluctuation pattern type including a fluctuation pattern of two fluctuations and a fluctuation pattern type including a fluctuation pattern of three re-variations. Further, for example, a plurality of fluctuation patterns may be grouped according to the presence or absence of a specific effect such as a pseudo-ream or a slip effect.

(Variable display start setting process)
FIG. 8-2 is a flowchart showing the variable display start setting process (step S171) in the effect control process process shown in FIG. 7. In the variable display start setting process, the effect control CPU 120 first reads the variable pattern command from the variable pattern command storage area (step 50IWS201).

In step 50IWS202A, the effect control CPU 120 displays a decorative pattern according to the variation pattern command read in step 50IWS201 and the data stored in the display result designation command storage area (that is, the received display result designation command). A stop symbol determination process for determining (stop symbol) is performed (step 50IWS202A). That is, by executing the process of step 50IWS202A by the effect control CPU 120, the display result of the variable display of the identification information (stop of the decorative pattern) according to the variable display pattern (variable pattern) determined by the variable display pattern determining means. A display result determining means for determining a symbol) is realized. The effect control CPU 120 stores data indicating the determined stop symbol of the decorative symbol in the decorative symbol display result storage area.

After that, the effect control CPU 120 performs SP character setting processing for determining the character to be displayed in the super reach effect (step 50IWS202B), and performs SP character setting process for determining the effect mode of the special effect (step 50IWS202B). Step 50 IWS202C).

Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute a notice effect (for example, a dialogue notice effect, a step-up notice effect, a mini character notice effect, a group notice effect) on the image display device 5 during the variable display of the decorative pattern. The advance notice effect setting process is executed (step 50IWS203).

Next, if the execution of the variation pattern and the advance notice effect is determined, the effect control CPU 120 selects the process table according to the advance notice effect for which the execution is determined (step 50IWS214). Then, the effect control CPU 120 starts the process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table (step 50IWS215).

The process table is a table in which process data to be referred to when the effect control CPU 120 executes control of the effect device is set. That is, the effect control CPU 120 controls the effect device (effect component) such as the image display device 5 according to the process data set in the process table. The process table is composed of data in which a plurality of combinations of process timer setting values, display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data are collected. The display control execution data includes data and the like indicating each variation mode constituting the variation mode during the variable display time (variation time) of the variable display of the decorative symbol. Specifically, the data related to the change of the display screen of the image display device 5 is described. Further, in the process timer set value, the fluctuation time in the mode of the fluctuation is set. The effect control CPU 120 refers to the process table and controls the display control to display the decorative pattern in the variable mode set in the display control execution data only for the time set in the process timer set value. Further, the process table is stored in the ROM 121 of the effect control board 12. In addition, the process table is prepared according to each fluctuation pattern.

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

Further, the effect control CPU 120 serves as an effect device (image display device 5 as an effect component, effect component 5) according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1). Control of various lamps and speakers 8L, 8R as production parts) is executed (step 50IWS216).

In the feature unit 50IW, the effect control CPU 120 controls the variation pattern command so that the decorative pattern is variably displayed according to the variation pattern corresponding to one-to-one, while the effect control CPU 120 controls the variation pattern command. The fluctuation pattern to be used may be selected from a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns corresponding to the above.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 sets a value corresponding to the fluctuation time specified by the fluctuation pattern command in the fluctuation time timer (step 50IWS217). Then, the effect control CPU 120 updates the value of the effect process flag to “2” (step 50IWS218), and ends the variable display start setting process.

FIG. 8-3 is a flowchart showing the stop symbol determination process (step 50IWS202A). In the stop symbol determination process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the reach variation occurs (step 50IWS221), and if it is not the reach variation, the variation pattern command read in step 50IWS201 and the display result designation command. The display result (stop symbol) of the decorative symbol is determined according to the data stored in the storage area (that is, the received display result designation command) (step 50IWS230).

In step 50IWS230, the effect control CPU 120 extracts, for example, a random number for determining a stop symbol, and uses a stop symbol determination table in which data indicating a combination of decorative symbols is associated with a numerical value, and the decorative symbol is used. Determine the stop symbol of. That is, the stop symbol is determined by selecting the data indicating the combination of the decorative symbols corresponding to the numerical value corresponding to the extracted random number.

In the case of reach variation, the effect control CPU 120 performs a first reach symbol determination lottery for determining a reach symbol (hereinafter, may be referred to as “first reach symbol”) in line A (step 50IWS222). Specifically, the first reach symbol is determined using the first reach symbol determination lottery table shown in FIG. 8-4 (A).

FIG. 8-4 (A) is an explanatory diagram showing a first reach symbol determination lottery table. In the first reach symbol determination lottery table shown in FIG. 8-4 (A), a determination value for the first reach symbol is assigned to each variable display result (big hit, miss).

For example, if the variable display result is out of order, "1" at a rate of 15%, "2" at a rate of 20%, "3" at a rate of 7%, and "4" at a rate of 20%. , "5" at a rate of 15%, "6" at a rate of 20%, and "7" at a rate of 3% are determined as the first reach symbol.

For example, when the variable display result is a big hit, "1" at a rate of 15%, "2" at a rate of 6%, "3" at a rate of 22%, and "4" at a rate of 6%. , "5" at a rate of 15%, "6" at a rate of 6%, and "7" at a rate of 30% are determined as the first reach symbol.

In this way, when the variable display result is out of order, the selection ratio is "7" <"3" <"1", "5" <"2", "4", "6", and the variable display When the result is a big hit, the selection ratio is "7"> "3"> "1", "5"> "2", "4", "6". As a result, the jackpot reliability based on the first reach symbol is "7"> "3"> "1", "5"> "2", "4", and "6".

Next, the effect control CPU 120 performs a middle symbol determination process for determining the middle symbol (step 50IWS223). In addition, in this embodiment, whether or not the line A is finally used to make a big hit regardless of whether the player is in the reach state on a single line or the reach state on a plurality of lines. This is a production that shows whether or not. Therefore, in the middle symbol determination process, the same symbol as the first reach symbol is determined as the middle symbol in the case of a jackpot fluctuation, and a symbol different from the first reach symbol is determined as the middle symbol in the case of a missed variation. If it is an out-of-bounds fluctuation, specifically, a symbol having a value "1" smaller than that of the first reach symbol shall be selected as the middle symbol. When the first reach symbol is "1", "7" is selected as the middle symbol.

After that, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the variation pattern (Pt14, Pt34) corresponding to the one-line reach variation in which the line in the reach state is one is (step 50IWS224), and the one-line reach variation is achieved. If it is the corresponding variation pattern, the process proceeds to step 50IWS231. If the variation pattern does not correspond to one line reach variation, the effect control CPU 120 performs a reach symbol rule determination lottery for determining the rule of the reach symbol in the lines B to D (step 50IWS225A). Specifically, the reach symbol rule is determined using the reach symbol rule determination lottery table shown in FIGS. 8-4 (B) to (D).

8-4 (B) to 8-4 (D) are explanatory views showing a reach symbol rule determination lottery table. In the reach symbol rule determination lottery table shown in FIGS. 8-4 (B) to (D), the reach symbol rule (previous reach symbol + 1, previous reach symbol-) is used for each variable display result (big hit, miss). Judgment values for 1) are assigned.

The "previous reach symbol" is the (n-1) reach symbol for the nth reach symbol. The "previous reach symbol +1" is a rule for determining a symbol having a value obtained by adding 1 to the (n-1) th symbol as the nth reach symbol. At that time, when the value obtained by adding 1 to the (n-1) symbol is "8", "1" is determined as the nth reach symbol. Further, the "previous reach symbol-1" is a rule for determining a symbol having a value obtained by subtracting 1 from the (n-1) symbol as the nth reach symbol. At that time, when the value obtained by subtracting 1 from the (n-1) th symbol is "0", "7" is determined as the nth reach symbol.

FIG. 8-4 (B) is an explanatory diagram showing a reach symbol rule determination lottery table used when the first reach symbol is any one of “1” to “3”.

For example, when the variable display result is out of alignment, the previous reach symbol +1 is determined at a rate of 60%, and the previous reach symbol -1 is determined at a rate of 40% as the reach symbol rule. For example, when the variable display result is a big hit, the previous reach symbol +1 is determined at a rate of 30%, and the previous reach symbol -1 is determined at a rate of 70% as the reach symbol rule.

As a result, when the first reach symbol is any of "1" to "3", the rule that the previous reach symbol -1 has higher reliability for the jackpot than the previous reach symbol +1. It has become. In other words, the case where the reach symbols are determined in order to approach the "7" symbol is more reliable than the case where the reach symbols are determined in order to move away from the "7" symbol. It has become.

FIG. 8-4 (C) is an explanatory diagram showing a reach symbol rule determination lottery table used when the first reach symbol is any one of “4” to “6”.

For example, when the variable display result is out of alignment, the previous reach symbol +1 is determined at a rate of 30%, and the previous reach symbol -1 is determined at a rate of 70% as the reach symbol rule. For example, when the variable display result is a big hit, the previous reach symbol +1 is determined at a rate of 60%, and the previous reach symbol -1 is determined at a rate of 40% as the reach symbol rule.

As a result, when the first reach symbol is any of "4" to "6", the rule that the previous reach symbol +1 has higher reliability for the jackpot than the previous reach symbol -1. It has become. In other words, the case where the reach symbols are determined in order to approach the "7" symbol is more reliable than the case where the reach symbols are determined in order to move away from the "7" symbol. It has become.

FIG. 8-4 (D) is an explanatory diagram showing a reach symbol rule determination lottery table used when the first reach symbol is 7.

For example, regardless of whether the variable display result is a big hit or a miss, 50% of the previous reach symbol +1 and 50% of the previous reach symbol -1 are used as the reach symbol rule. decide.

Then, the effect control CPU 120 performs a second reach symbol determination process for determining the reach symbol (hereinafter, may be referred to as “second reach symbol”) in the line B according to the determined rule (step 50IWS225B). ). For example, if the determined rule is the previous reach symbol -1, the value obtained by subtracting the first reach symbol by 1 is used as the second reach symbol, and if the determined rule is the previous reach symbol +1 the first reach. The value obtained by adding 1 to the symbol is defined as the second reach symbol.

After that, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the variation pattern (Pt15, Pt35) corresponding to the two-line reach variation in which the two lines are in the reach state is (step 50IWS226), and the two-line reach variation is performed. If it is the corresponding variation pattern, the process proceeds to step 50IWS231. When the variation pattern does not correspond to the two-line reach variation, the effect control CPU 120 performs a third reach symbol determination process for determining the reach symbol in the line C (hereinafter, may be referred to as “third reach symbol”). (Step 50IWS227). For example, if the determined rule is the previous reach symbol -1, the value obtained by subtracting the second reach symbol by 1 is used as the third reach symbol, and if the determined rule is the previous reach symbol +1 the second reach. The value obtained by adding 1 to the symbol is defined as the third reach symbol.

After that, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the variation pattern (Pt16 to Pt18, Pt36 to Pt38) corresponding to the three-line reach variation having three lines in the reach state is determined (step 50IWS228), 3 If the fluctuation pattern corresponds to the line reach fluctuation, the process proceeds to step 50IWS231. When the variation pattern does not correspond to the three-line reach variation, the effect control CPU 120 performs a fourth reach symbol determination process for determining the reach symbol in the line D (hereinafter, may be referred to as “fourth reach symbol”). (Step 50IWS229). For example, if the determined rule is the previous reach symbol -1, the value obtained by subtracting the third reach symbol by 1 is used as the fourth reach symbol, and if the determined rule is the previous reach symbol +1 the third reach. The value obtained by adding 1 to the symbol is defined as the 4th reach symbol.

After that, the effect control CPU 120 sets the determination result (step 50IWS231).

FIG. 8-5 is a flowchart showing the SP character determination process (step 50IWS202B). In the SP character determination process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the SP reach variation occurs (step 50IWS241), and if it is not the SP reach variation, the process ends as it is.

In the case of SP reach variation, the effect control CPU 120 performs a first character determination lottery for determining the first character (step 50IWS242). Specifically, the first character is determined using the first character determination lottery table shown in FIG. 8-6 (A).

FIG. 8-6 (A) is an explanatory diagram showing a first character determination lottery table. In the first character determination lottery table shown in FIG. 8-6 (A), determination values for the first character (characters A to E) are assigned to each variable display result (big hit, miss).

For example, if the variable display result is off, character A at a rate of 10%, character B at a rate of 15%, character C at a rate of 20%, character D at a rate of 25%, and character D at a rate of 30%. Character E is determined as the first character by the ratio.

For example, if the variable display result is a big hit, 30% of the characters A, 25% of the characters B, 20% of the characters C, 15% of the characters D, and 10% of the characters. Character E is determined as the first character by the ratio.

As a result, the reliability of the jackpot for each character is character A> character B> character C> character D> character E.

After that, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the variation pattern (Pt14, Pt34) corresponds to the one-line reach variation (step 50IWS243), and if the variation pattern corresponds to the one-line reach variation, step 50IWS249B. Move to. If it is not a variation pattern corresponding to one line reach variation, the effect control CPU 120 performs a character rule determination lottery for determining a character rule in lines B to D (step 50IWS244A). Specifically, the character rule is determined using the character rule determination lottery table shown in FIG. 8-6 (B).

FIG. 8-6 (B) is an explanatory diagram showing a character rule determination lottery table. In the character rule determination lottery table shown in FIG. 8-6 (B), determination values for character rules (upper character, lower character) are assigned to each variable display result (big hit, miss).

In the present embodiment, it is configured to be able to display a plurality of characters having different reliability for big hits (specifically, the reliability for big hits is Character A> Character B> Character C> Character D> Character E. ), The higher the reliability of the jackpot, the higher the character, and the lower the reliability of the jackpot, the lower the character.

The "upper character" as a character rule is a rule for determining a character one step higher than the (n-1) th character as the nth character. When the "upper character" is determined and the (n-1) th character is the character A, the character E is exceptionally determined as the nth character.

The "lower character" as a character rule is a rule for determining a character one step lower than the (n-1) th character as the nth character. When the "lower character" is determined and the (n-1) th character is the character E, the character A is exceptionally determined as the nth character.

For example, when the variable display result is out of alignment, the upper character is determined at a rate of 40% and the lower character is determined at a rate of 60% as a character rule. For example, when the variable display result is a big hit, the upper character is determined at a rate of 70% and the lower character is determined at a rate of 30% as a character rule.

Then, the effect control CPU 120 performs a second character determination process for determining the second character according to the determined rule (step 50IWS244B). For example, if the determined rule is a higher character, the character one step higher than the first character is set as the second character, and if the determined rule is a lower character, the character one step lower than the first character is set as the second character. ..

After that, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the variation pattern (Pt15, Pt35) corresponds to the 2-line reach variation (step 50IWS245), and if the variation pattern corresponds to the 2-line reach variation, step 50IWS249A. Move to. If the variation pattern does not correspond to the two-line reach variation, the effect control CPU 120 performs a third character determination process for determining the third character (step 50IWS246). For example, if the determined rule is a higher character, the character one step higher than the second character is set as the third character, and if the determined rule is a lower character, the character one step lower than the second character is set as the third character. ..

After that, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the variation pattern corresponds to the 3-line reach variation (Pt16 to Pt18, Pt36 to Pt38) (step 50IWS247), and is the variation pattern corresponding to the 3-line reach variation. If so, the process proceeds to step 50IWS249A. If the variation pattern does not correspond to the three-line reach variation, the effect control CPU 120 performs a fourth character determination process for determining the fourth character (step 50IWS248). For example, if the determined rule is a higher character, the character one step higher than the third character is the fourth character, and if the determined rule is the lower character, the character one step lower than the third character is the fourth character. ..

After that, the effect control CPU 120 executes a reach line increase display lottery for determining whether or not to display the reach line increase display when the reach line is increased (step 50IWS249A). As the reach line increase display, an icon display indicating that the reach line is increased is displayed in a transparent manner, and then the degree of transparency is reduced to clearly display the icon display. Specifically, the presence / absence of the reach line increase display is determined using the reach line increase display determination lottery table shown in FIGS. 8-6 (C) and 8-6 (D).

8-6 (C) and 8-6 (D) are explanatory views showing a reach line increase display determination lottery table. In the second character determination lottery table shown in FIGS. 8-6 (C) and 8-6, determination values for the presence / absence of the reach line increase display are assigned to each reach line (line B, line C, line D).

FIG. 8-6 (C) is an explanatory diagram showing a reach line increase display determination lottery table used when the variable display result is a big hit.

For example, when the increasing reach line is line B, it is determined that the reach line increase display is displayed at a rate of 80% and that the reach line increase display is not displayed at a rate of 20%. Further, for example, when the increasing reach line is line C, it is determined that the reach line increase display is displayed at a rate of 70% and that the reach line increase display is not displayed at a rate of 30%. Further, for example, when the increasing reach line is the line D, it is determined that the reach line increase display is displayed at a rate of 60% and that the reach line increase display is not displayed at a rate of 40%.

FIG. 8-6 (D) is an explanatory diagram showing a reach line increase display determination lottery table used when the variable display result is out of alignment.

For example, if the increasing reach line is line B, it is determined that the reach line increase display is displayed at a rate of 90% and that the reach line increase display is not displayed at a rate of 10%. Further, for example, when the increasing reach line is line C, it is determined that the reach line increase display is displayed at a rate of 80% and that the reach line increase display is not displayed at a rate of 20%. Further, for example, when the increasing reach line is the line D, it is determined that the reach line increase display is displayed at a rate of 70% and that the reach line increase display is not displayed at a rate of 30%.

In step 50IWS249A, the presence or absence of the reach line increase display when the reach increase is successful is determined. Therefore, when the reach line variation is 2 line reach variation to 4 line reach variation, the reach line increase display is performed by the number of reach lines. A lottery will be held. For example, in the case of a two-line reach variation, it is determined whether or not the reach line increase display is performed when the line B changes from the one-line reach state to the reach state. In the case of 3-line reach fluctuation, whether or not the reach line increase display is performed when line B is in the reach state from the 1-line reach state and when line C is in the reach state from the 2-line reach state, respectively. It is the one to decide. In the case of 4-line reach fluctuation, line B is in the reach state from the 1-line reach state, line C is in the reach state from the 2-line reach state, and line D is in the reach state from the 3-line reach state. It determines whether or not the reach line increase display is performed at times.

After that, the effect control CPU 120 executes a reach line increase gasse display lottery for determining whether or not the reach line increase gasse display is present when the reach increase fails (step 50IWS249A). As the reach line increase display, for example, an image similar to the reach line increase display (icon display indicating that the reach line is increased) is displayed in a transparent manner and then erased. Specifically, the presence / absence of the reach line increase gasse display is determined using the reach line increase gasse display lottery table shown in FIG. 8-6 (E).

FIG. 8-6 (E) is an explanatory diagram showing a reach line increase gasse display determination lottery table. In the lottery table for determining the reach line increase gasse display shown in FIG. 8-6 (E), the judgment value for the presence or absence of the reach line increase gasse display is assigned for each fluctuation (1 line reach variation, 2 line reach variation, 3 line reach variation). It has been.

For example, in the case of 1-line reach fluctuation, the reach line increase display is displayed at the end of the production corresponding to line A at a rate of 30%, and the reach at the end of the production corresponding to line A at a rate of 70%. Decide not to display the line increase display. Further, for example, in the case of a two-line reach fluctuation, displaying the reach line increase gasse display at the end of the production corresponding to line B at a rate of 50% is displayed at the end of the production corresponding to line B at a rate of 50%. Decide not to display the reach line increase display. Also, for example, in the case of a 3-line reach fluctuation, displaying the reach line increase gasse display at the end of the production corresponding to line C at a rate of 70% is displayed at the end of the production corresponding to line C at a rate of 30%. Decide not to display the reach line increase display.

After that, the effect control CPU 120 sets the determination result (step 50IWS250).

FIG. 8-7 is a flowchart showing a special effect mode determination process (step 50IWS202C). In the special effect mode determination process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the variation is accompanied by a special effect (step 50IWS261), and if the variation is not accompanied by a special effect, the process is terminated as it is.

In the case of a fluctuation accompanied by a special effect, the effect control CPU 120 sets "2" to the reach line specific number K (step 50IWS262), and determines the level (change level) to be ranked up in the rank-up chance effect. A change level determination lottery is performed (step 50IWS263). Specifically, the change level determination lottery table shown in FIGS. 8-8 (A) to 8-8 is used to determine the change level in the rank-up chance production.

8-8 (A) to 8-8 (E) are explanatory views showing a change level determination lottery table. In the change level determination lottery table shown in FIGS. 8-8 (A) to (E), for each reach symbol ("1" to "7") according to the variable display result (big hit, miss) and the specific number K of the reach line. Judgment values for change levels (± 0, +1, +2) are assigned.

The change level determination lottery table shown in FIG. 8-8 (A) is used when the character (Kth character) corresponding to the reach line corresponding to the reach line specific number K is the character A.

First, a case where the variable display result is a big hit will be described. If the reach symbol (Kth symbol) corresponding to the reach line corresponding to the specific number K of the reach line is "1", ± 0 is determined at a rate of 40% and +1 is determined at a rate of 60% as the change level. .. If the reach symbol (Kth symbol) corresponding to the reach line corresponding to the specific number K of the reach line is "2", ± 0 is determined at a rate of 70% and +1 is determined at a rate of 30% as the change level. .. If the reach symbol (Kth symbol) corresponding to the reach line corresponding to the specific number K of the reach line is "3", ± 0 is determined at a rate of 20% and +1 is determined at a rate of 80% as the change level. .. If the reach symbol (Kth symbol) corresponding to the reach line corresponding to the specific number K of the reach line is "4", ± 0 is determined at a rate of 70% and +1 is determined at a rate of 30% as the change level. .. If the reach symbol (Kth symbol) corresponding to the reach line corresponding to the specific number K of the reach line is "5", ± 0 is determined at a rate of 40% and +1 is determined at a rate of 60% as the change level. .. If the reach symbol (Kth symbol) corresponding to the reach line corresponding to the specific number K of the reach line is "6", ± 0 is determined at a rate of 70% and +1 is determined at a rate of 30% as the change level. .. If the reach symbol (Kth symbol) corresponding to the reach line corresponding to the specific number K of the reach line is "7", ± 0 at a rate of 10%, +1 at a rate of 70%, and a rate of 20%. +2 is determined as the change level.

Next, a case where the variable display result is out of alignment will be described. If the reach symbol (Kth symbol) corresponding to the reach line corresponding to the specific number K of the reach line is "1", ± 0 is determined at a rate of 60% and +1 is determined at a rate of 40% as the change level. .. If the reach symbol (Kth symbol) corresponding to the reach line corresponding to the specific number K of the reach line is "2", ± 0 is determined at a rate of 80% and +1 is determined at a rate of 20% as the change level. .. If the reach symbol (Kth symbol) corresponding to the reach line corresponding to the specific number K of the reach line is "3", ± 0 is determined at a rate of 40% and +1 is determined at a rate of 60% as the change level. .. If the reach symbol (Kth symbol) corresponding to the reach line corresponding to the specific number K of the reach line is "4", ± 0 is determined at a rate of 80% and +1 is determined at a rate of 20% as the change level. .. If the reach symbol (Kth symbol) corresponding to the reach line corresponding to the specific number K of the reach line is "5", ± 0 is determined at a rate of 60% and +1 is determined at a rate of 40% as the change level. .. If the reach symbol (Kth symbol) corresponding to the reach line corresponding to the specific number K of the reach line is "6", ± 0 is determined at a rate of 80% and +1 is determined at a rate of 20% as the change level. .. If the reach symbol (Kth symbol) corresponding to the reach line corresponding to the specific number K of the reach line is "7", ± 0 at a rate of 30%, +1 at a rate of 60%, and a rate of 10%. +2 is determined as the change level.

The change level determination lottery table shown in FIG. 8-8 (B) is used when the character (Kth character) corresponding to the reach line corresponding to the reach line specific number K is the character B.

First, a case where the variable display result is a big hit will be described. If the reach symbol (Kth symbol) corresponding to the reach line corresponding to the specific number K of the reach line is "1", ± 0 is determined at a rate of 41% and +1 is determined at a rate of 59% as the change level. .. If the reach symbol (Kth symbol) corresponding to the reach line corresponding to the specific number K of the reach line is "2", ± 0 is determined at a rate of 71% and +1 is determined at a rate of 29% as the change level. .. If the reach symbol (Kth symbol) corresponding to the reach line corresponding to the specific number K of the reach line is "3", ± 0 is determined at a rate of 21% and +1 is determined at a rate of 79% as the change level. .. If the reach symbol (Kth symbol) corresponding to the reach line corresponding to the specific number K of the reach line is "4", ± 0 is determined at a rate of 71% and +1 is determined at a rate of 29% as the change level. .. If the reach symbol (Kth symbol) corresponding to the reach line corresponding to the specific number K of the reach line is "5", ± 0 is determined at a rate of 41% and +1 is determined at a rate of 59% as the change level. .. If the reach symbol (Kth symbol) corresponding to the reach line corresponding to the specific number K of the reach line is "6", ± 0 is determined at a rate of 71% and +1 is determined at a rate of 29% as the change level. .. If the reach symbol (Kth symbol) corresponding to the reach line corresponding to the specific number K of the reach line is "7", ± 0 at a rate of 13%, +1 at a rate of 69%, and a rate of 18%. +2 is determined as the change level.

Next, a case where the variable display result is out of alignment will be described. If the reach symbol (Kth symbol) corresponding to the reach line corresponding to the specific number K of the reach line is "1", ± 0 is determined at a rate of 61% and +1 is determined at a rate of 39% as the change level. .. If the reach symbol (Kth symbol) corresponding to the reach line corresponding to the specific number K of the reach line is "2", ± 0 is determined at a rate of 81% and +1 is determined at a rate of 19% as the change level. .. If the reach symbol (Kth symbol) corresponding to the reach line corresponding to the specific number K of the reach line is "3", ± 0 is determined at a rate of 41% and +1 is determined at a rate of 59% as the change level. .. If the reach symbol (Kth symbol) corresponding to the reach line corresponding to the specific number K of the reach line is "4", ± 0 is determined at a rate of 81% and +1 is determined at a rate of 19% as the change level. .. If the reach symbol (Kth symbol) corresponding to the reach line corresponding to the specific number K of the reach line is "5", ± 0 is determined at a rate of 61% and +1 is determined at a rate of 39% as the change level. .. If the reach symbol (Kth symbol) corresponding to the reach line corresponding to the specific number K of the reach line is "6", ± 0 is determined at a rate of 81% and +1 is determined at a rate of 19% as the change level. .. If the reach symbol (Kth symbol) corresponding to the reach line corresponding to the specific number K of the reach line is "7", ± 0 at a rate of 33%, +1 at a rate of 59%, and a rate of 8%. +2 is determined as the change level.

The change level determination lottery table shown in FIG. 8-8 (C) is used when the character (Kth character) corresponding to the reach line corresponding to the reach line specific number K is the character C.

First, a case where the variable display result is a big hit will be described. If the reach symbol (Kth symbol) corresponding to the reach line corresponding to the specific number K of the reach line is "1", ± 0 is determined at a rate of 42% and +1 is determined at a rate of 58% as the change level. .. If the reach symbol (Kth symbol) corresponding to the reach line corresponding to the specific number K of the reach line is "2", ± 0 is determined at a rate of 72% and +1 is determined at a rate of 28% as the change level. .. If the reach symbol (Kth symbol) corresponding to the reach line corresponding to the specific number K of the reach line is "3", ± 0 is determined at a rate of 22% and +1 is determined at a rate of 78% as the change level. .. If the reach symbol (Kth symbol) corresponding to the reach line corresponding to the specific number K of the reach line is "4", ± 0 is determined at a rate of 72% and +1 is determined at a rate of 28% as the change level. .. If the reach symbol (Kth symbol) corresponding to the reach line corresponding to the specific number K of the reach line is "5", ± 0 is determined at a rate of 42% and +1 is determined at a rate of 58% as the change level. .. If the reach symbol (Kth symbol) corresponding to the reach line corresponding to the specific number K of the reach line is "6", ± 0 is determined at a rate of 72% and +1 is determined at a rate of 28% as the change level. .. If the reach symbol (Kth symbol) corresponding to the reach line corresponding to the specific number K of the reach line is "7", ± 0 at a rate of 16%, +1 at a rate of 68%, and a rate of 16%. +2 is determined as the change level.

Next, a case where the variable display result is out of alignment will be described. If the reach symbol (Kth symbol) corresponding to the reach line corresponding to the specific number K of the reach line is "1", ± 0 is determined at a rate of 62% and +1 is determined at a rate of 38% as the change level. .. If the reach symbol (Kth symbol) corresponding to the reach line corresponding to the specific number K of the reach line is "2", ± 0 is determined at a rate of 82% and +1 is determined at a rate of 18% as the change level. .. If the reach symbol (Kth symbol) corresponding to the reach line corresponding to the specific number K of the reach line is "3", ± 0 is determined at a rate of 42% and +1 is determined at a rate of 58% as the change level. .. If the reach symbol (Kth symbol) corresponding to the reach line corresponding to the specific number K of the reach line is "4", ± 0 is determined at a rate of 82% and +1 is determined at a rate of 18% as the change level. .. If the reach symbol (Kth symbol) corresponding to the reach line corresponding to the specific number K of the reach line is "5", ± 0 is determined at a rate of 62% and +1 is determined at a rate of 38% as the change level. .. If the reach symbol (Kth symbol) corresponding to the reach line corresponding to the specific number K of the reach line is "6", ± 0 is determined at a rate of 82% and +1 is determined at a rate of 18% as the change level. .. If the reach symbol (Kth symbol) corresponding to the reach line corresponding to the specific number K of the reach line is "7", ± 0 at a rate of 36%, +1 at a rate of 58%, and a rate of 6%. +2 is determined as the change level.

The change level determination lottery table shown in FIG. 8-8 (D) is used when the character (Kth character) corresponding to the reach line corresponding to the reach line specific number K is the character D.

First, a case where the variable display result is a big hit will be described. If the reach symbol (Kth symbol) corresponding to the reach line corresponding to the specific number K of the reach line is "1", ± 0 is determined at a rate of 43% and +1 is determined at a rate of 57% as the change level. .. If the reach symbol (Kth symbol) corresponding to the reach line corresponding to the specific number K of the reach line is "2", ± 0 is determined at a rate of 73% and +1 is determined at a rate of 27% as the change level. .. If the reach symbol (Kth symbol) corresponding to the reach line corresponding to the specific number K of the reach line is "3", ± 0 is determined at a rate of 23% and +1 is determined at a rate of 77% as the change level. .. If the reach symbol (Kth symbol) corresponding to the reach line corresponding to the specific number K of the reach line is "4", ± 0 is determined at a rate of 73% and +1 is determined at a rate of 27% as the change level. .. If the reach symbol (Kth symbol) corresponding to the reach line corresponding to the specific number K of the reach line is "5", ± 0 is determined at a rate of 43% and +1 is determined at a rate of 57% as the change level. .. If the reach symbol (Kth symbol) corresponding to the reach line corresponding to the specific number K of the reach line is "6", ± 0 is determined at a rate of 73% and +1 is determined at a rate of 27% as the change level. .. If the reach symbol (Kth symbol) corresponding to the reach line corresponding to the specific number K of the reach line is "7", ± 0 at a rate of 19%, +1 at a rate of 67%, and a rate of 14%. +2 is determined as the change level.

Next, a case where the variable display result is out of alignment will be described. If the reach symbol (Kth symbol) corresponding to the reach line corresponding to the specific number K of the reach line is "1", ± 0 is determined at a rate of 63% and +1 is determined at a rate of 37% as the change level. .. If the reach symbol (Kth symbol) corresponding to the reach line corresponding to the specific number K of the reach line is "2", ± 0 is determined at a rate of 83% and +1 is determined at a rate of 17% as the change level. .. If the reach symbol (Kth symbol) corresponding to the reach line corresponding to the specific number K of the reach line is "3", ± 0 is determined at a rate of 43% and +1 is determined at a rate of 57% as the change level. .. If the reach symbol (Kth symbol) corresponding to the reach line corresponding to the specific number K of the reach line is "4", ± 0 is determined at a rate of 83% and +1 is determined at a rate of 17% as the change level. .. If the reach symbol (Kth symbol) corresponding to the reach line corresponding to the specific number K of the reach line is "5", ± 0 is determined at a rate of 63% and +1 is determined at a rate of 37% as the change level. .. If the reach symbol (Kth symbol) corresponding to the reach line corresponding to the specific number K of the reach line is "6", ± 0 is determined at a rate of 83% and +1 is determined at a rate of 17% as the change level. .. If the reach symbol (Kth symbol) corresponding to the reach line corresponding to the specific number K of the reach line is "7", ± 0 at a rate of 39%, +1 at a rate of 57%, and a rate of 4%. +2 is determined as the change level.

The change level determination lottery table shown in FIG. 8-8 (E) is used when the character (Kth character) corresponding to the reach line corresponding to the reach line specific number K is the character E.

First, a case where the variable display result is a big hit will be described. If the reach symbol (Kth symbol) corresponding to the reach line corresponding to the specific number K of the reach line is "1", ± 0 is determined at a rate of 44% and +1 is determined at a rate of 56% as the change level. .. If the reach symbol (Kth symbol) corresponding to the reach line corresponding to the specific number K of the reach line is "2", ± 0 is determined at a rate of 74% and +1 is determined at a rate of 26% as the change level. .. If the reach symbol (Kth symbol) corresponding to the reach line corresponding to the specific number K of the reach line is "3", ± 0 is determined at a rate of 24% and +1 is determined at a rate of 76% as the change level. .. If the reach symbol (Kth symbol) corresponding to the reach line corresponding to the specific number K of the reach line is "4", ± 0 is determined at a rate of 74% and +1 is determined at a rate of 26% as the change level. .. If the reach symbol (Kth symbol) corresponding to the reach line corresponding to the specific number K of the reach line is "5", ± 0 is determined at a rate of 44% and +1 is determined at a rate of 56% as the change level. .. If the reach symbol (Kth symbol) corresponding to the reach line corresponding to the specific number K of the reach line is "6", ± 0 is determined at a rate of 74% and +1 is determined at a rate of 26% as the change level. .. If the reach symbol (Kth symbol) corresponding to the reach line corresponding to the specific number K of the reach line is "7", ± 0 at a rate of 22%, +1 at a rate of 66%, and a rate of 12%. +2 is determined as the change level.

Next, a case where the variable display result is out of alignment will be described. If the reach symbol (Kth symbol) corresponding to the reach line corresponding to the specific number K of the reach line is "1", ± 0 is determined at a rate of 64% and +1 is determined at a rate of 36% as the change level. .. If the reach symbol (Kth symbol) corresponding to the reach line corresponding to the specific number K of the reach line is "2", ± 0 is determined at a rate of 84% and +1 is determined at a rate of 16% as the change level. .. If the reach symbol (Kth symbol) corresponding to the reach line corresponding to the specific number K of the reach line is "3", ± 0 is determined at a rate of 44% and +1 is determined at a rate of 56% as the change level. .. If the reach symbol (Kth symbol) corresponding to the reach line corresponding to the specific number K of the reach line is "4", ± 0 is determined at a rate of 84% and +1 is determined at a rate of 16% as the change level. .. If the reach symbol (Kth symbol) corresponding to the reach line corresponding to the specific number K of the reach line is "5", ± 0 is determined at a rate of 64% and +1 is determined at a rate of 36% as the change level. .. If the reach symbol (Kth symbol) corresponding to the reach line corresponding to the specific number K of the reach line is "6", ± 0 is determined at a rate of 84% and +1 is determined at a rate of 16% as the change level. .. If the reach symbol (Kth symbol) corresponding to the reach line corresponding to the specific number K of the reach line is "7", ± 0 at a rate of 42%, +1 at a rate of 56%, and a rate of 2%. +2 is determined as the change level.

In this way, the reliability of each reach symbol for success in the rank-up chance production is "7"> "3"> "1", "5"> "2", "4", "6". There is.

Further, in this way, only when the reach symbol is "7", it is possible to increase the rank by two.

In addition, in this way, the case of a big hit is more successful in the rank-up chance production than the case of a miss.

Further, in this way, it is configured so that the success rate in the rank-up chance production differs depending on the character displayed corresponding to the reach line. Specifically, the reliability of each character for success in the rank-up chance production is character A> character B> character C> character D> character E.

After step 50IWS263, the total level is calculated (specifically, the lottery result is stored every time the change level determination lottery is executed, and the sum of all the stored lottery results is calculated to obtain the total level. (Calculate), it is determined whether or not the calculation result is larger than 3 (step 50IWS264), and if it is larger than 3, step 50IWS263 is executed again. When the total level is 3 or less, a pre-stage effect mode determination lottery for determining the pre-stage effect mode in the rank-up chance effect corresponding to the K reach line is performed (step 50IWS265). Specifically, the pre-stage effect mode determination lottery table shown in FIG. 8-9 (A) is used to determine the pre-stage effect mode.

FIG. 8-9 (A) is an explanatory diagram showing a pre-stage effect mode determination lottery table. In the pre-stage effect mode determination lottery table shown in FIG. 8-9 (A), determination values for the pre-stage effect mode (first to third modes) are assigned to each change level (± 0, +1, +2).

The first aspect is an aspect in which the success or absence of rank-up is promoted without displaying an image for urging the player to operate the push button 31B or setting the validity period. The second aspect is an aspect in which an effective period is set, an image is displayed to encourage the player to repeatedly hit the push button 31B, and the success or absence of the rank-up is promoted. The third aspect is an aspect in which an effective period is set, an image is displayed to encourage the player to press the push button 31B once (press once), and the success or absence of the rank-up is promoted.

For example, when the change level is ± 0, the first aspect is determined at a rate of 50%, the second aspect is determined at a rate of 30%, and the third aspect is determined at a rate of 20% as the pre-stage effect mode. For example, when the change level is +1 the first aspect is determined at a rate of 30%, the second aspect is determined at a rate of 40%, and the third aspect is determined as a pre-stage effect mode at a rate of 30%. For example, when the change level is +2, the first aspect is determined at a rate of 20%, the second aspect is determined at a rate of 30%, and the third aspect is determined as a pre-stage effect mode at a rate of 50%.

After that, the effect control CPU 120 sets the determination result (step 50IWS266). Then, it is determined whether or not it is a K-line reach variation (step 50IWS267), and if it is not a K-line reach variation, the reach line specific number K is added by 1 (step 50IWS268), and the process proceeds to step 50IWS263.

In step 50IWS267, in the case of K line reach fluctuation, the total level is calculated (specifically, the lottery result is stored every time the change level determination lottery is executed, and the sum of all the stored lottery results is stored. The total level is calculated by calculation), and the pass / fail notification effect of the mode according to the calculation result is set (step 50IWS269). Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8-9 (B), if the total level is either 0 or 1, the hit / fail notification effect of the first mode (the mode in which the button effect before stopping is not executed) is set and totaled. If the level is 2, the hit / fail notification effect of the second aspect (the aspect of executing the button effect before stopping to display the small button image) is set, and if the total level is 3, the third aspect (the large button image is displayed) is set. A mode of executing the button effect before stopping) is set.

FIG. 8-10 is a flowchart showing the variable display during effect processing (step S172) in the effect control process process. In the effect processing during variable display, the effect control CPU 120 subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (step 50IWS8101) and subtracts 1 from the value of the variable time timer (step 50IWS8102). When the process timer times out (step 50IWS8103), the process data is switched. That is, the next set process timer setting value in the process table is set in the process timer (step 50IWS8104). Further, the control state for the effect device is changed based on the display control execution data, the lamp control execution data, and the sound number data set next (step 50IWS8105).

The effect control CPU 120 performs an operation effect execution process for executing an operation effect related to the pre-stage effect and the button effect before stopping (step 50IWS8106).

Then, if the fluctuation time timer has timed out (step 50IWS8111), the effect control CPU 120 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the special figure hit wait process (step S173) (step 50IWS8112).

FIG. 8-11 is a flowchart showing the operation effect execution process. In the operation effect execution process, first, it is shown that the effect control CPU 120 is in the first effective period during which the detection of the operation on the push button 31B is valid corresponding to the pre-stage effect of the second aspect or the third aspect. It is determined whether or not the first validity period flag is set (step 50IWS8201). If it is not set, it is determined whether or not it is the start timing of the first valid period (step 50IWS8202), and if it is not the start timing of the first valid period, the process proceeds to step 50IWS8208. In step 50IWS8202, specifically, it is determined to perform the pre-stage effect of the second aspect or the third aspect, and it is determined whether or not it is a predetermined specific timing.

When it is the start timing of the first valid period, the effect control CPU 120 sets the first valid period flag (step 50IWS8203), and a predetermined operation to the push button 31B (continuously hit in the second mode, in the third mode). If there is a single push), it is determined whether or not it is the end timing of the first valid period (step 50IWS8204, S8205). When a predetermined operation to the push button 31B (continuous hitting in the second mode, single push in the third mode) is accepted, or when the end timing of the first valid period is reached, the change level notification effect for notifying the change level (Step 50IWS8206) and reset the first validity period flag (step 50IWS8207).

Further, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to perform the pre-stage effect of the third aspect (step 50IWS8207A), and if so, determines whether or not the timing is predetermined (step 50IWS8207B). When the predetermined timing is reached, the change level notification effect for notifying the change level is executed (step 50IWS8207C).

Next, whether or not the effect control CPU 120 is set with the second valid period flag indicating that the second valid period is in effect, which enables the detection of the operation on the push button 31B corresponding to the button effect before stopping. Is determined (step 50IWS8208). If it is not set, it is determined whether or not it is the start timing of the second valid period (step 50IWS8209), and if it is not the start timing of the second valid period, the process proceeds to step 50IWS8217.

When it is the start timing of the second validity period, the control to stop the output of the BGM is performed (step 50IWS82110), and the second validity period flag is set (step 50IWS8211). In this way, by stopping the BGM during the second valid period, the degree of attention of the button effect before the stop is improved.

Although not shown, the output of the BGM for the first part is started at the same time as the first part is started, and the output of the BGM for the first part is finished when the first part is finished. , The output of the BGM for the second part is started at the same time as the second part is started, and the output of the BGM for the second part is finished when the second part is finished. Further, in any part, when the operation to the push button 31B is detected during the valid period, a common specific operation sound is output.

As described above, in the first part, the BGM for the first part is output and a specific operation sound is output when the operation to the push button 31B is detected, while in the second part, the second part is output. A specific operation sound is output when the BGM for the part is output and an operation to the push button 31B is detected, but the BGM for the second part is stopped during the second valid period. Therefore, the number of audio types output during the second valid period of the second part is smaller than the number of audio types output during the first valid period of the first part. Has been done.

Then, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not a predetermined operation (for example, one pressing) to the push button 31B has been accepted, or whether or not the end timing of the second valid period has come (step 50IWS8212, S8213). When a predetermined operation (for example, one pressing) to the push button 31B is accepted or the end timing of the second valid period is reached, a battle settlement effect is performed according to the fluctuation pattern (step 50IWS8214). Specifically, if the variable display result is off, the ally character is defeated by the enemy character, and if the variable display result is a big hit, the ally character wins the enemy character. Then, the output of the BGM is started (step 50IWS8215), and the second validity period flag is reset (step 50IWS8216).

After that, the effect control CPU 120 is executing the pass / fail notification effect of the first notification mode, and when the timing is predetermined, the effect control CPU 120 performs a battle settlement effect according to the fluctuation pattern (steps 50IWS8217 to S8219).

FIG. 8-12 is an explanatory diagram showing a time chart corresponding to a special effect in a 4-line reach variation. As shown in the figure, as a special effect, a rank-up chance effect using line D (4th line use effect) is executed over a period of Ta, and a rank-up chance effect using line C (3rd line use effect) is performed. It is executed over the period Tb, the rank-up chance effect using the line B (the effect of using the second line) is executed over the period Tc (the above is the first part), and finally the hit / fail notification effect using the line A (1). The line use effect) is executed over the period Td (the above is the second part). At this time, the length of the execution period of each effect is period Ta <period Tb <period Tc <period Td, and period Ta + period Tb + period Tc <period Td.

8-13 and 8-14 are explanatory views showing a display example of the image display unit 5 during the period from the start of the fluctuation to the reach state of the line D. The display example shown here is a case where the 4-line reach variation of Pt41 is performed, and the first reach symbol is "1", the second reach symbol is "7", and the third reach symbol is "6". 4 In the display example when "5" is determined as the reach symbol, character E is determined as the first character, character A is determined as the second character, character B is determined as the third character, and character C is determined as the fourth character. be. Further, it is determined to display the reach line increase display when the line B and the line C are in the reach state, and it is determined not to display the reach line increase display when the line D is in the reach state. If.

For example, (A1) the variation of the decorative pattern is started at the substantially center of the image display unit 5. A rectangular specific area is provided in the lower center of the image display unit 5, and in this specific area, a displayed character indicating a character already displayed in the reach effect is displayed. Hereinafter, the displayed character display corresponding to the character A is displayed as the displayed character display A, the displayed character display corresponding to the character B is displayed as the displayed character display B, and the displayed character display corresponding to the character C is displayed as the displayed character display C. The displayed character display corresponding to the character D may be referred to as the displayed character display D, and the displayed character display corresponding to the character E may be referred to as the displayed character display E.

Next, after the line A is shown to be in the reach state by the (A2) "1" symbol, the character E is displayed as the (A3) first character. At this time, the first reach symbol is reduced and displayed, and the displayed character display E is displayed in the specific area. Further, the first reach symbol and the displayed character display E are highlighted.

Then, after the reach effect using the character E is performed, (A4) the reach line increase display is displayed, and (A5) the entire image notifying that the reach line is increased (character information of "addition of reach lines"). (Image to display) is switched to. At this time, the display priority of the entire surface image is higher than the display priority of the decorative symbol or other effect image, and only the entire surface image and the fourth symbol (not shown) are displayed.

After that, (A6) "7" symbol indicates that the line B is in the reach state. At this time, the "7" symbol in the line B is partially overlapped with the "1" symbol in the line A. This makes it easier for the player to recognize that the line B is in the reach state. Further, since the first reach symbol is "1" and the second reach symbol is "7", it is possible to give a sense of expectation to the player.

Then, (A7) the character A is displayed as the second character. At this time, the second reach symbol is reduced and displayed, and the first reach symbol is shifted downward. Further, the displayed character display A is additionally displayed in the specific area, the second reach symbol and the displayed character display A are highlighted, and then (A8) the first reach symbol and the displayed character display E are highlighted. Is displayed.

Then, after the reach effect using the character A is performed, (B1) the reach line increase display is displayed, and (B2) the entire image notifying that the reach line is increased (character information of "addition of reach lines"). (Image to display) is switched to. At this time, the display priority of the entire surface image is higher than the display priority of the decorative symbol or other effect image, and only the entire surface image and the fourth symbol (not shown) are displayed.

After that, (B3) "6" symbol indicates that the line C is in the reach state. At this time, the "6" symbol in the line C is partially overlapped with the "1" symbol in the line A and the "7" symbol in the line B. This makes it easier for the player to recognize that the line C is in the reach state.

Then, (B4) character B is displayed as the third character. At this time, the third reach symbol is reduced and displayed, and the first reach symbol and the second reach symbol are shifted downward. Further, the displayed character display B is additionally displayed in the specific area. Although not shown, here as well, the third reach symbol and the displayed character display B are highlighted, then the second reach symbol and the displayed character display A are highlighted, and then the first reach. The symbol and the displayed character display E are highlighted.

Then, after the reach effect using the character B is performed, the character C is suddenly displayed as the fourth character without displaying the (B5) reach line increase display, and the line D is displayed with the "5" symbol. Is presented to be in reach.

8-15 and 8-16 are explanatory views showing a display example of the image display unit 5 of the special effect in the 4-line reach variation.

For example, "1" is the first reach symbol, character E is the first character, "7" is the second reach symbol, character A is the second character, and "6" is the third reach symbol. A full-scale image (specifically, showing that (C1) the execution of the special effect is started in a state where the character B as the character, the "5" as the fourth reach symbol, and the character C as the fourth character are displayed. , An image containing the characters "Special effect activation") is displayed. At this time, the entire image is displayed with a display priority lower than that of the plurality of reach lines.

(C2) The rank display in the special effect is displayed at the upper center of the image display device 5, the rank-up chance effect using the character C, which is the fourth character, is performed, and the first stage effect of the second aspect is performed. .. In this rank display, character information corresponding to the current rank is displayed, and the level is notified by the color of the frame. For example, in the case of level 0, the character display of "No button?" (Display suggesting that the effect mode of the pass / fail notification effect is the first notification mode if it is as it is) and the white frame is in the case of level 1. Is a blue frame with the character display of "Is there a button?" Character display (display suggesting that the effect mode of the success / failure notification effect is the second notification mode if it is as it is) and the character display of "button large!" In the case of level 3 (pass / fail notification) A red frame is attached and displayed together with a display) that deterministically notifies that the effect mode of the effect is the third notification mode. A pattern with a rainbow-colored frame may be provided. For example, in the case of a big hit, a red frame may be provided as a level 3 frame with a rainbow-filled frame, and in the case of an outlier, only a red frame may be provided as a level 3 frame. Further, in the rank display, the level itself may be described as "Lv1", "Lv3", or the like.

(C3) Rank-up chance It is displayed that the production is successful and the rank is up (1 rank up), and (C4) In the rank display, the characters "Is there a button?" Are displayed and a blue frame is attached. .. After that, the reach symbol "5" of the line D and the character C which is the fourth character are erased, and the reach symbols of the lines A to C are shifted upward. Then, the rank-up chance effect using the character B, which is the third character, is performed, and the pre-stage effect of the first aspect is performed.

(C5) The rank-up chance production fails, (C6) the reach symbol "6" of line C and the character B which is the third character are erased, and the reach symbols of lines A to B are shifted upward and displayed. To. Then, the rank-up chance effect using the character A, which is the second character, is performed, and the pre-stage effect of the third aspect is performed.

(C7) It is displayed that the rank-up chance production is very successful and double rank-up (2 rank-up) is displayed. (C8) In the rank display, the characters "Button large!" Are displayed and a red frame is attached. Will be done. After that, the reach symbol "7" of the line B and the character A which is the second character are erased, and the reach symbol of the line A is shifted upward.

After that, (D1) a success / failure notification effect (battle effect) using the first character character E is performed in the third notification mode (large button), a battle settlement effect is performed, and (D2) the jackpot symbol is stopped. Is displayed. At this time, all the characters (character E which is the first character, character A which is the second character, character B which is the third character, and character C which is the fourth character) appearing in the executed fluctuation are collectively displayed and a big hit. A production is performed to celebrate that.

(1A) As described above, according to the feature unit 50IW, a plurality of types of identification information (decorative symbols "1" to "7" in this example) are variablely displayed and the display result is derived and displayed. The combination of identification information derived and displayed on a predetermined line (line in this example) in the variable display means (image display device 5 in this example) is a specific combination (big hit symbol in this example). It is a gaming machine that notifies that it is controlled to an advantageous state (in this example, a big hit gaming state) that is advantageous for the player, and provides a reach effect using a plurality of lines (in this example, lines A to D). The reach effect executing means (in this example, the portion of the effect control CPU 120 for executing steps 50IWS216 and S8105) is provided, and the reach effect executing means is the first line (in this example, lines A to C). After the identification information of one of the plurality of types of identification information is set to the reach state, the predetermined reach effect by the first line (in this example, 1 line SP to 3 line SP, 3 line battle) is executed, and then the first line. In the two lines (in this example, lines B to D), the identification information of any one of a plurality of types different from the identification information of the first line is set as the reach state, and the identification by the plurality of lines including the first line and the second line is specified. It is possible to execute reach production (in this example, 2-line SP, 3-line SP, 3-line battle, 4-line battle, special production), and for specific reach production, the first specific reach by the first number of lines. A second specific reach effect (in this example, a 3-line SP, a 3-line SP, a special effect) and a second specific reach effect with a second number of lines that is larger than the first number (in this example, a 2-line SP, a 3-line SP, a special effect). 3 line battle, 4 line battle, special effect) is included, and the reach effect execution means is finally specified in the 1st line regardless of whether the 1st specific reach effect or the 2nd specific reach effect is executed. The first specific reach effect and the second specific reach effect are executed so as to notify whether or not the combination is achieved (in this example, in the examples shown in FIGS. 8-13 to 8-16, the reach state is in line A. (In this example, the degree of expectation to be controlled in an advantageous state differs depending on the type of identification information of the first line), using the "1" that becomes The jackpot reliability is "7"> "3"> "1", "5"> "2", "4", "6". See Fig. 8-4 (A).) As a result, it is possible to pay attention to which identification information is used to reach the reach state in the first line, and it is possible to maintain a sense of expectation.

It should be noted that the advantageous state that is advantageous for the player is not limited to the big hit game state, but the small hit game state and the type of big hit that is advantageous for the player (the big hit with a long opening time of the attacker, the number of times the attacker is opened is large). It may be a big hit, a big hit that triggers a transition to a gaming state (probability change state, time saving state) that is advantageous to the player.

(1B) Further, as described above, according to the feature unit 50IW, a plurality of types of identification information (decorative symbols "1" to "7" in this example) are variably displayed and a display result is derived. The combination of the identification information derived and displayed on the variable display means to be displayed (in this example, the image display device 5) is a specific combination (in this example, a jackpot symbol), which is an advantageous state for the player (this example). Then, it is a gaming machine that notifies that it is controlled by the big hit game state), and is a reach effect executing means (this example) that can execute a reach effect using a plurality of characters (characters A to E in this example). Then, the effect control CPU 120 includes a portion for executing steps 50IWS216 and S8105), and the reach effect executing means displays the first character (in this example, the first character to the third character) and then the first character. After executing the predetermined reach effect (in this example, 1-line SP to 3-line SP, 3-line battle), the second character (in this example, the second character to the fourth character) is additionally displayed, and the first character is displayed. And it is possible to execute a specific reach effect (in this example, 2-line SP, 3-line SP, 3-line battle, 4-line battle, special effect) by a plurality of characters including the second character, and it is possible to perform a specific reach effect. , The first specific reach effect by the first number of characters (in this example, 2 line SP, 3 line SP, 3 line battle, special effect) and the second identification by the second number of characters more than the first number. Reach effect (in this example, 3 line SP, 3 line battle, 4 line battle, special effect) is included, and the reach effect execution means is either the first specific reach effect or the second specific reach effect. Also, the first specific reach effect and the second specific reach effect are executed so as to finally notify whether or not the combination of identification information becomes a specific combination using the first character (in this example, the figure). In the examples shown in 8-13 to 8-16, the character E displayed as the first character is used to perform an effect indicating whether or not a big hit is finally obtained), and an advantageous state depending on the type of the first character. (In this example, the reliability for the jackpot is character A> character B> character C> character D> character E. See FIG. 8-6 (A)). did. As a result, it is possible to pay attention to which first character will be displayed, and it is possible to maintain a sense of expectation.

(1-1) Further, in the present embodiment, the reach effect executing means can execute a reach effect using a plurality of lines and a plurality of characters, and any one of a plurality of types of identification information is used in the first line. Of the plurality of types different from the identification information of the first line in the second line after performing the predetermined reach effect by the first line and the first character after setting the identification information of the above to the reach state and displaying the first character. One of the identification information is set to the reach state, the second character is additionally displayed, and a specific reach effect is produced by a plurality of lines including the first line and the second line and a plurality of characters including the first character and the second character. It is possible to execute the first specific reach effect by the first number of lines and the first number of characters, and the second number of lines and the second number more than the first number. A second specific reach effect by a character is included, and regardless of whether the first specific reach effect or the second specific reach effect is executed, the first character is finally used to obtain a specific combination in the first line. The first specific reach effect and the second specific reach effect are executed so as to notify whether or not the character is present, and the degree of expectation controlled in an advantageous state differs depending on the type of identification information of the first line, which is advantageous depending on the type of the first character. It was decided that the degree of expectation controlled by the state was different. As a result, it is possible to pay attention to which identification information causes the reach state and which first character is displayed in the first line, and the expectation can be maintained.

(1-2) Further, in the present embodiment, a plurality of identification information are arranged in a predetermined order (in this example, the decorative symbols are "1", "2", "3", "4", " 5 ”,“ 6 ”,“ 7 ”,“ 1 ”,“ 2 ”...), the identification information constituting the reach state in the second line constitutes the reach state in the first line. The degree of expectation differs depending on whether the information is the identification information in the order before the information or the identification information in the order after the identification information constituting the reach state in the first line (in this example, the first reach symbol is The case where the number is "5" and the second reach symbol is "6" has higher jackpot reliability than the case where the first reach symbol is "5" and the second reach symbol is "4". 8-4 (B) to (D)). As a result, the identification information constituting the reach state can be focused on in the second line.

(1-3) Further, in the present embodiment, the degree of expectation differs depending on whether the specific character is additionally displayed as the second character and the special character is additionally displayed (in this example, the first character). When is a character C, the jackpot reliability is higher when the character B is displayed as the second character than when the character D is displayed as the second character. See FIG. 8-6 (B). ) It was decided. This makes it possible to pay attention to the second character that is additionally displayed.

(1-4) Further, in the present embodiment, the reach effect executing means presents the type of the first character after presenting that it is in the reach state in the first line (in this example, FIGS. 8-13). After presenting that the line A has reached the reach state as shown in (A2), the character E is presented as the first character as shown in FIG. 8-13 (A3)), and the line A becomes an advantageous state in the first line. When the reach state of the type of identification information having a high expectation for being controlled is set, it is easy to display the first character of the type having a high expectation for being controlled in an advantageous state (FIG. 8-4 (A) and FIG. (See FIG. 8-6 (A)). As a result, it is possible to pay attention to which character is displayed after the reach state of the identification information of the highly reliable type is reached in the first line, and the character tends to be the highly reliable type. , Can continue to give a sense of expectation.

(1-5) Further, in the present embodiment, the reach effect executing means displays the identification information constituting the reach state on the display means during the execution of the predetermined reach effect and the specific reach effect, and the vicinity of the identification information. In addition, a character is displayed as a display different from the character display in the predetermined reach effect and the specific reach effect (in this example, as shown in FIG. 8-13 (A3), the display is displayed in the specific area of the image display unit 5. It was decided to display the completed character display E). This makes it easier to recognize the character being displayed and the identification information constituting the reach state.

In the present embodiment, the displayed character display is displayed in a specific area, but the position where the displayed character display is displayed is not limited to this. For example, the displayed character display may be displayed in a manner attached to the reach symbol of each line.

(1-6) Further, in the present embodiment, the reach effect executing means displays the second character in the early stage of the specific reach effect (in this example, three lines as shown in FIG. 8-14 (B4)). It was decided to start SP and display character B, which is the third character). As a result, the additional display of the second character can be emphasized by recognizing the effect of the second character additionally displayed at an early stage.

(1-7) Further, in the present embodiment, when the reach effect executing means puts one line in the reach state and then puts the other line in the reach state, the reach effect executing means makes the other with respect to the identification information of the one line. At least a part of the identification information of the line is displayed so as to overlap (in this example, as shown in FIG. 8-14 (B3), the line A and the line B are overlapped with respect to the reach symbol of the line C. The reach symbol "6" is displayed). This makes it possible to emphasize the newly reached line.

(1-8) Further, in the present embodiment, when the reach effect executing means puts one line in the reach state and then puts the other line in the reach state, the reach effect executing means displays all the lines in the reach state and also displays them. It was decided to highlight all the lines in order (in this example, as shown in FIGS. 8-13 (A7) to (Ab), the line B is highlighted and then the line A is highlighted). As a result, it is possible to easily recognize the number of lines in the reach state while emphasizing the lines in the reach state.

The highlighting mode may be to illuminate, move (bounce, shake, etc.), or change the size (enlarge, reduce).

(1-11) Further, in the present embodiment, the reach effect executing means is set to the first timing (first timing in this example) after starting the predetermined reach effect (in this example, the three-line reach effect). The first development pattern (Pt19, Pt21, Pt39, Pt41 in this example) to develop into a specific reach effect (4 line battle in this example) and the second timing (in this example) after starting the predetermined reach effect. , 2nd timing) to develop from a predetermined reach effect to a specific reach effect by any of the second development patterns (Pt20, Pt22, Pt40, Pt42 in this example). It was decided that the degree of expectation differs between the case where the 1st development pattern is controlled and the case where the 2nd development pattern is controlled (see FIG. 8-1 (B)). This makes it possible to pay attention to which development pattern will be used.

(1-12) Further, in the present embodiment, the first timing is the timing during the predetermined reach effect, the second timing is the timing after the first timing, and the control of the second development pattern is performed. It was decided that the case where the first development pattern is controlled has a higher degree of expectation than the case where the first development pattern is controlled (see FIG. 8-1 (B)). As a result, it can be expected that the predetermined reach effect will be developed into the specific reach effect at a later timing.

(1-13) Further, the reach effect executing means newly controls the line to the reach state at the third timing during the execution of the specific reach effect, which is a timing after the first timing and the second timing. , Or it can be controlled by a special pattern that newly displays a character, and the expectation is higher when the special pattern is controlled than when the first development pattern or the second development pattern is controlled. May be. For example, in the special effect, at the third timing after the rank-up chance effect using the line C and the rank-up chance effect using the line B are performed, the line D is brought into the reach state and the fourth character is set. It may be possible to display and execute the variation of the special pattern in which the rank-up chance effect using the line D is performed. Further, the variation of the special pattern may have higher reliability for the jackpot than the variation of the pattern in which the line D is in the reach state at the first timing or the pattern in which the line D is in the reach state at the second timing. .. For example, the fluctuation of the special pattern may occur only when it is a big hit. As a result, it is possible to expect the timing after the first timing and the second timing, and it is possible to expect the timing during the execution of the specific reach effect.

(2A) Further, as described above, according to the feature unit 50IW, a plurality of types of identification information (decorative symbols "1" to "7" in this example) are variably displayed and a display result is derived. The combination of identification information derived and displayed on a predetermined line (line in this example) in the variable display means (image display device 5 in this example) to be displayed is a specific combination (big hit symbol in this example). This is a gaming machine that notifies that the player is controlled to an advantageous state (in this example, a big hit gaming state), which is advantageous for the player, and is a reach using a plurality of lines (in this example, lines A to D). The reach effect executing means (in this example, the portion of the effect control CPU 120 for executing steps 50IWS216 and S8105) is provided, and the reach effect executing means is the first specific reach effect (in this example) by the first number of lines. In this example, 1 line SP, 2 line SP, 3 line SP, 3 line battle, special effect) and a second specific reach effect (in this example, 2 line) by a second number of lines more than the first number. SP, 3 line SP, 3 line battle, 4 line battle, special effect) can be executed, and as a pattern when the second specific reach effect is executed, a specific display during the first specific reach effect (this example). Then, the first reach pattern (in this example, see FIGS. 8-14 (B1) to (B4)) and the first specific reach effect are displayed to display the reach line increase display) and then developed into the second specific reach effect. A special display different from the specific display (in this example, the character displayed according to the line that is newly reached) is displayed without displaying the specific display inside, and then the second specific reach effect is developed. There is a second reach pattern (see FIGS. 8-14 (B4) to (B5) in this example), and the specific display and the special display are different from the identification information, and the second specific display is based on the first reach pattern. The degree of expectation differs depending on whether the reach effect is executed or the second specific reach effect is executed according to the second reach pattern (see FIGS. 8-6 (C) and 8-6 (D) in this example). did. This makes it possible to pay attention to which reach pattern is controlled.

(2B) Further, as described above, according to the feature unit 50IW, a plurality of types of identification information (decorative symbols "1" to "7" in this example) are variably displayed and a display result is derived. The combination of the identification information derived and displayed on the variable display means (in this example, the image display device 5) to be displayed is a specific combination (in this example, a jackpot symbol), which is an advantageous state for the player (this example). Then, it is a game machine that notifies that it is controlled to be controlled by the big hit game state), and is a reach effect executing means (this example) that can execute a reach effect using a plurality of characters (characters A to E in this example). Then, the effect control CPU 120 includes a portion for executing steps 50IWS216 and S8105), and the reach effect execution means is a first specific reach effect by a first number of characters (in this example, a 1-line SP, a 2-line SP, 3 line SP, 3 line battle, special production) and 2nd specific reach production by 2nd number of characters more than the 1st number (2 line SP, 3 line SP, 3 line battle, 4 line in this example) (Battle, special effect) can be executed, and as a pattern when the second specific reach effect is executed, after displaying the specific display (in this example, the reach line increase display) during the first specific reach effect. The first reach pattern developed into the second specific reach effect (see FIGS. 8-14 (B1) to (B4) in this example) and the specific display without displaying the specific display during the first specific reach effect. A second reach pattern (in this example, Fig. 8- 14 (B4) to (B5)), and the specific display and the special display are different from the identification information, and the case where the second specific reach effect is executed by the first reach pattern and the second reach pattern. Therefore, the degree of expectation differs depending on whether the second specific reach effect is executed (see FIGS. 8-6 (C) and 8-6 (D) in this example). This makes it possible to pay attention to which reach pattern is controlled.

(2-9) Further, in the present embodiment, the reach effect executing means can display an icon display as a specific display (see FIG. 8-13 (A4) in this example), and corresponds to a character as a special display. (In this example, see FIGS. 8-14 (B5) and (B6)), and when the second reach pattern is controlled, the first reach pattern is controlled. It was decided that the degree of expectation was higher than that (in this example, see FIGS. 8-6 (C) and (D)). This can be expected to display a special display.

(2-10) Further, in the present embodiment, the reach effect executing means can display one type of specific display (in this example, an icon with the character "addition"), and the display mode is different. It is assumed that a plurality of types of special displays (characters A to E in this example) can be displayed. This makes it possible to pay more attention to the display of the special display.

(3A) Further, as described above, according to the feature unit 50IW, a plurality of types of identification information (decorative symbols "1" to "7" in this example) are variably displayed and a display result is derived. The combination of identification information derived and displayed on a predetermined line (line in this example) in the variable display means (image display device 5 in this example) to be displayed is a specific combination (big hit symbol in this example). This is a gaming machine that notifies that the player is controlled to an advantageous state (in this example, a jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous to the player, and is a reach using a plurality of lines (in this example, lines A to D). The reach effect executing means (in this example, the portion of the effect control CPU 120 for executing steps 50IWS216 and S8105) is provided, and the reach effect executing means uses one line in the reach state. The first part to be performed (in this example, the first part to produce a rank-up chance effect using the lines B to D in the reach state) and the second part to perform the effect using other lines in the reach state (in this example). In this example, it is possible to execute a reach effect (for example, a special effect) composed of a second part (second part) in which the effect is performed using the line A in the reach state, and in the first part, a plurality of types having different modes can be executed. It is possible to execute a suggestion effect (in this example, a rank-up chance effect), and in the second part, there are different expectations for being controlled in an advantageous state, and a plurality of types of notifications for notifying whether or not the effect is controlled in an advantageous state. The effect (in this example, the success / failure notification effect of the first to third aspects) can be executed, and the second part depends on the type of the suggestion effect in the first part (in this example, the total level in the rank-up chance effect). It was decided that the selection ratios of the types of notification effects in the above were different (see FIG. 8-9 (B)). As a result, by using one line as a stepping stone to the other line, it is possible to pay attention to the suggestive effect in the first part and to pay attention to whether or not to control it in an advantageous state in the second part. It is possible to suitably perform an effect using a plurality of lines in a reach state.

In the present embodiment, if the total level is either 0 or 1, the hit / miss notification effect of the first notification mode is executed, and if the total level is 2, the hit / miss notification effect of the second notification mode is executed. If the total level is 3, the success / failure notification effect of the third notification mode is executed. In other words, the success / failure notification effect of one mode according to the total level is executed. The present invention is not limited to this as long as the production mode is selected at different ratios. For example, any of the first notification mode to the third notification mode can be selected regardless of the total level, and the higher the total level, the lower the selection ratio of the first notification mode, and the third notification mode. It may be assumed that the selection ratio of is high. Further, if any of the first notification mode to the third notification mode can be selected regardless of the total level, when the rank display (see FIGS. 8-15) is displayed during the special effect, any of the above. It is possible to give a stronger sense of expectation as to whether or not the success / failure notification effect of the above aspect is performed. In that case, the rank display does not deterministically notify the effect mode of the success / failure notification effect, and for example, even at level 3, a "large button?" May be used. Further, as the rank display in the case of level 3, display A in which the effect mode of the hit / miss notification effect is not notified (for example, even if the effect mode of the hit / fail notification effect is any of the first effect mode to the third effect mode). A selectable "large button?") And a display B of an aspect for notifying the effect mode of the hit / miss notification effect (for example, a "large button!" That can be selected only when the effect mode of the hit / miss notification effect is the third effect mode. It may be possible to display any of ")".

Further, the effect mode of the hit / miss notification effect may include a button mode for urging the push button 31B to be pressed and a lever mode for urging the stick controller 31A to tilt.

Further, in the present embodiment, the rank-up chance effect is executed as the suggestion effect to be executed in the first part, but other effects may be executed. For example, a cut-in promotion effect that promotes the rank of the image to be cut in, an active change effect that changes the display mode of the active display, a button promotion effect that promotes the rank of the button effect, and the number of star images showing the reliability of the effect. In the first part, the effect of increasing the number of stars, the effect of promoting the dialogue mode in which the content of the dialogue is upgraded, the effect of shifting the zone to which the rank of the controlled effect zone is promoted, and the like may be performed as suggestive effects.

(3B) Further, as described above, according to the feature unit 50IW, a plurality of types of identification information (decorative symbols "1" to "7" in this example) are variably displayed and a display result is derived. The combination of the identification information derived and displayed on the variable display means (in this example, the image display device 5) to be displayed is a specific combination (in this example, a jackpot symbol), which is an advantageous state for the player (this example). Then, it is a game machine that notifies that it is controlled to be controlled by the big hit game state), and is a reach effect executing means (this example) that can execute a reach effect using a plurality of characters (characters A to E in this example). Then, the effect control CPU 120 includes a portion for executing steps 50IWS216 and S8105, and the reach effect executing means is a first part (in this example, a second character to a fourth character) for performing an effect using one character. It is composed of a second part (in this example, a second part that uses the first character) to produce a rank-up chance effect using another character. It is possible to execute a reach effect, and in the first part, it is possible to execute a plurality of types of suggestive effects (in this example, a rank-up chance effect) with different modes, and in the second part, the expectation level controlled to an advantageous state. It is possible to execute a plurality of types of notification effects (in this example, the success / failure notification effects of the first to third aspects) for notifying whether or not the control is in an advantageous state, and the suggestion effects in the first part can be executed. It was decided that the selection ratio of the type of the notification effect in the second part differs depending on the type (in this example, the total level in the rank-up chance effect) (see FIG. 8-9 (B)). As a result, by using one line as a stepping stone to the other line, it is possible to pay attention to the suggestive effect in the first part and to pay attention to whether or not to control it in an advantageous state in the second part. It is possible to preferably perform an effect using a plurality of characters.

(3-14) Further, in the present embodiment, the reach effect executing means can execute a promotion effect (in this example, a button effect before stopping) that encourages the player to move in the notification effect, and as the promotion effect. , The first promotion effect (in this example, the button effect before stopping to display a small button image) and the second promotion effect (in this example, the stop to display a large button image) having a higher expectation than the first promotion effect. It is possible to select and execute one of a plurality of promotion effects including the front button effect (see FIG. 8-9 (B)), and select the second promotion effect when a specific mode of suggestion effect is performed. If the suggestion effect of a mode different from the specific mode is performed, the second promotion effect is not selected (in this example, if the total level is 2, a small button image is displayed before the stop button effect is performed. The mode to be executed is selected, and if the total level is 3, the mode to execute the pre-stop button effect for displaying a large button image is selected. See FIG. 8-9 (B). This makes it possible to pay attention to whether or not the suggestion effect of a specific aspect is performed.

(4A) As described above, according to the feature unit 50IW, a plurality of types of identification information (decorative symbols "1" to "7" in this example) are variablely displayed and the display result is derived and displayed. The combination of identification information derived and displayed on a predetermined line (line in this example) in the variable display means (image display device 5 in this example) is a specific combination (big hit symbol in this example). It is a gaming machine that notifies that it is controlled to an advantageous state (in this example, a big hit gaming state) that is advantageous for the player, and provides a reach effect using a plurality of lines (in this example, lines A to D). A second reach effect executing means (in this example, a portion of the effect control CPU 120 for executing steps 50IWS216 and S8105) is provided, and the reach effect executing means performs an effect using one line in the reach state. One part (in this example, the first part for producing a rank-up chance effect using lines B to D in the reach state) and the second part (in this example) for producing an effect using another line in the reach state. Then, it is possible to execute a reach effect composed of the second part (second part) in which the effect is performed using the line A in the reach state, and in the first part, a plurality of types of suggestive effects having different modes (rank in this example). Up chance effect) can be executed, and in the second part, the expectation degree controlled in the advantageous state is different, and a plurality of types of notification effects (in this example, the first) for notifying whether or not the control is performed in the advantageous state are performed. The mode of the suggestion effect is changed at different rates depending on the identification information constituting the reach state in one line (FIGS. 8-8 (A) to (E)). ) Refer to). As a result, by using one line as a stepping stone to the other line, it is possible to pay attention to the suggestive effect in the first part and to pay attention to whether or not to control it in an advantageous state in the second part. It is possible to pay attention to the identification information that constitutes the reach state.

(4B) Further, as described above, according to the feature unit 50IW, a plurality of types of identification information (decorative symbols "1" to "7" in this example) are variably displayed and a display result is derived. The combination of the identification information derived and displayed on the variable display means (in this example, the image display device 5) to be displayed is a specific combination (in this example, a jackpot symbol), which is an advantageous state for the player (this example). Then, it is a game machine that notifies that it is controlled to be controlled by the big hit game state), and is a reach effect executing means (this example) that can execute a reach effect using a plurality of characters (characters A to E in this example). Then, the effect control CPU 120 includes a portion for executing steps 50IWS216 and S8105, and the reach effect executing means is a first part (in this example, a second character to a fourth character) for performing an effect using one character. It is composed of a second part (in this example, a second part that uses the first character) to produce a rank-up chance effect using another character. It is possible to execute a reach effect, and in the first part, it is possible to execute a plurality of types of suggestive effects (in this example, a rank-up chance effect) with different modes, and in the second part, the expectation level controlled to an advantageous state. It is possible to execute a plurality of types of notification effects (in this example, the success / failure notification effects of the first to third aspects) for notifying whether or not the control is in an advantageous state, and the ratio differs depending on one character. Therefore, it was decided to change the mode of the suggestion effect (see FIGS. 8-8 (A) to (E)). As a result, by using one line as a stepping stone to the other line, it is possible to pay attention to the suggestive effect in the first part and to pay attention to whether or not to control it in an advantageous state in the second part. You can pay attention to the displayed character.

(4-15) Further, in the present embodiment, at least the first identification information (“7” in this example) and the second identification information (“2” in this example) are provided as a plurality of identification information. In the case of producing whether or not the line in which the first identification information is in the reach state is controlled in an advantageous state, whether or not the line in which the second identification information is in the reach state is controlled in an advantageous state is determined. Expectations are higher than in the case of directing (see FIG. 8-4 (A)), and the reach effect executing means is the first when the identification information constituting the reach state in one line is the first identification information. 2 It was decided to change the mode of suggestion effect at a higher rate than in the case of identification information (see FIGS. 8-8 (A) to (E)). As a result, the identification information constituting the reach state can be focused on.

(4-16) Further, in the present embodiment, at least a first character (character A in this example) and a second character (character E in this example) are provided as a plurality of characters, and the first character is used. The degree of expectation is higher in the case of producing whether or not it is controlled in an advantageous state by using it than in the case of producing whether or not it is controlled in an advantageous state by using the second character (Fig. 8-6 (Fig. 8-6). (See A)), the reach effect executing means changes the mode of the suggestion effect at a higher rate when one character is the first character than when it is the second character (FIG. 8-8 (FIG. 8-8). A)-(E)). This makes it possible to draw attention to the displayed character.

(4-17) Further, in the present embodiment, the reach effect executing means performs a plurality of modes (this example) of the pre-stage effect (in this example, the pre-stage effect) suggesting whether or not to change the mode of the suggestion effect. Then, it can be carried out in any one of the first to third aspects), and the aspect of the suggestion effect is changed at a different ratio based on the aspect of the previous stage effect (see FIG. 8-9 (A)). And said. This makes it possible to draw attention to the pre-stage production.

(4-18) Further, in the present embodiment, the number of types of sounds output during the first valid period during which the detection of the player's motion is enabled in the first part, and the player's motion in the second part. It was decided that the number of types of voice output during the second valid period in which the detection of was valid was different. As a result, it is possible to excite the part with a large amount of output sound, while for the part with a small amount of output sound, an effect other than the sound (for example, an effect using the image display device 5 and a push button 31B are used. It is possible to concentrate on the production), and further, it is possible to notify that the part has been switched by the number of voice types.

(4-19) Further, in the present embodiment, the number of types of voices output during the first valid period during which the detection of the player's movement is enabled in the first part is the player's movement in the second part. It was decided that the number of voice types to be output was larger than the number of voice types output during the second valid period in which the detection of was enabled. As a result, it is possible to pay attention to the moment of notifying whether or not the big hit game state is reached in the second part.

(4-20) Further, in the present embodiment, the output of the BGM for the second part is stopped during the second valid period, and the output of the BGM for the second part is restarted when the second valid period ends. It was decided to. As a result, it is possible to pay attention to the moment of notifying whether or not the big hit game state is reached in the second part.

(4-21) Further, in the present embodiment, the execution period Td of the hit / miss notification effect in the second part is longer than the execution period (Ta, Tb, Tc) of the rank-up chance effect in the first part. .. As a result, the expectation in the second part can be given to the player for a long time.

(4-22) Further, in the present embodiment, in the fluctuation in which three or more lines are in the reach state, the reach line excluding the line A is used in the first part to produce a rank-up chance. It was decided that the execution period Td of the hit / miss notification effect in the second part was longer than the execution period (Ta, Tb, Tc) of each rank-up chance effect in the first part. As a result, the expectation in the second part can be given to the player for a long time.

(4-23) Further, in the present embodiment, in the fluctuation in which three or more lines are in the reach state, the reach line excluding the line A is used in the first part to produce a rank-up chance. It was decided that the execution period of the second rank-up chance production is longer than the execution period of the second rank-up chance production (Ta <Tb <Tc). As a result, in the first part, attention can be paid to the rank-up chance production in the latter half.

(4-24) Further, in the present embodiment, in the fluctuation in which three or more lines are in the reach state, the rank-up chance is produced by using the reach lines other than the line A in the first part. It was decided that the execution period Td of the hit / miss notification effect in the two parts is longer than the total execution period (Ta + Tb + Tc) of the rank-up chance effect in the first part. As a result, the expectation in the second part can be given to the player for a long time.

Although not shown in the display example shown in FIGS. 8-15, when the effect result of the rank-up chance effect is notified (for example, FIGS. 8-15 (C3), (C5), (C7)). , The visibility of the displayed line in the reach state may be temporarily reduced to emphasize the effect of the rank-up chance effect. In addition, only when the production result of the rank-up chance production is successful or very successful (for example, FIGS. 8-15 (C3), (C7)), the visibility of the displayed line in the reach state is temporarily suspended. It may be possible to emphasize the production result of the rank-up chance production by lowering the target.

Further, in the present embodiment, in the rank-up chance production, a pattern in which the level is increased by two ranks at a time is provided, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the rank-up is performed as a production result of the rank-up chance production. It may be provided with a "failure" that does not occur and a "success" that increases the rank by one.

Further, in the fluctuation of executing the rank-up chance effect a plurality of times, the selection ratio of the effect result of one rank-up chance effect may be different based on the effect result of the previous rank-up chance effect. For example, when the ratio of the production result of the second rank-up chance production to a great success (two ranks up) is higher than the case where the first rank-up chance production is successful, the first rank-up chance production fails. It may be higher. As a result, it is possible to reduce the disappointment of the player due to the failure of the rank-up chance production.

Further, even when the rank is finally raised to the same level, the reliability for the jackpot may differ depending on the level transition pattern. For example, even when the rank-up chance production is performed 3 times and the rank is finally upgraded to level 2, the failure (± 0) → failure (± 0) → large in the 1st to 3rd rank-up chance production. It may be assumed that the pattern of success (+3) has higher reliability for the jackpot than the pattern of success (+1) → success (+1) → success (+1).

Further, by determining the production result (change level) of the rank-up chance production using the change level determination lottery table shown in FIG. 8-8, the reliability of each reach symbol for success in the rank-up chance production is determined. "7"> "3"> "1", "5"> "2", "4", "6", but it is not limited to this. For example, instead of having a high success rate of "7", the success rate of "6" and "1" before and after that may be low, or instead of having a high success rate of "7", the success rate may be low. The success rate of "6", "5", or "1", "2" in the foreground may be low.

Further, a revival effect may be executed in which the ally character is defeated by the enemy character and the out-of-order symbol is swayed and displayed, and then the decorative symbol starts to change again. In that case, a revival effect may be performed using a character different from the character displayed according to the line in the reach state (character used in the special effect). For example, after performing a special effect using the characters A to C, the character D may come to the rescue and perform a revival effect to destroy the enemy character. Further, for example, after performing a special effect using the characters A to C, a character X, which is not selected as a character corresponding to the reach line, may come to the rescue and perform a revival effect to destroy the enemy character.

As described above, the feature unit 50IW includes the inventions shown below.

(1-1) A variable display means (image display device 5 in this example) that variablely displays a plurality of types of identification information (decorative symbols "1" to "7" in this example) and derives and displays a display result. The combination of the identification information derived and displayed on the predetermined line (in this example, the line) is a specific combination (in this example, the big hit symbol), which is advantageous for the player (in this example, the big hit). A game machine that notifies that it is controlled by a game state), and is a reach effect executing means (in this example, an effect) that can execute a reach effect using a plurality of lines (lines A to D in this example). The control CPU 120 includes a portion for executing steps 50IWS216 and S8105), and the reach effect executing means is the identification information of any one of a plurality of types of identification information in the first line (in this example, lines A to C). Is set to the reach state, and then a predetermined reach effect by the first line (in this example, 1 line SP to 3 line SP, 3 line battle) is executed, and then the second line (in this example, lines B to D) is executed. In, one of a plurality of types of identification information different from the identification information of the first line is set to the reach state, and a specific reach effect by a plurality of lines including the first line and the second line (in this example, 2 lines SP and 3 lines). It is possible to execute SP, 3 line battle, 4 line battle, special effect), and for the specific reach effect, the 1st specific reach effect by the first number of lines (in this example, 2 line SP, 3 line SP). 3 line battle, special production) and 2nd specific reach production (in this example, 3 line SP, 3 line battle, 4 line battle, special production) with the 2nd number of lines more than the 1st number. Including, the reach effect executing means is so as to notify whether or not a specific combination is finally achieved in the first line regardless of whether the first specific reach effect or the second specific reach effect is executed. 1 Specified reach effect and 2nd specific reach effect are executed (in this example, in the examples shown in FIGS. 8-13 to 8-16, "1" in the reach state at line A is finally used. The degree of expectation to be controlled in an advantageous state differs depending on the type of identification information of the first line (in this example, the jackpot reliability is "7"> "3"> "". 1 ”,“ 5 ”>“ 2 ”,“ 4 ”,“ 6 ”. See FIG. 8-4 (A).). According to such a configuration, it is possible to pay attention to which identification information is used to reach the reach state in the first line, and it is possible to maintain a sense of expectation.

(1-2) Variable display means (image display device 5 in this example) that variablely displays a plurality of types of identification information (decorative symbols "1" to "7" in this example) and derives and displays the display result. A game that notifies that the combination of the identification information derived and displayed in is controlled to an advantageous state (in this example, a big hit game state) that is advantageous to the player by being a specific combination (in this example, a big hit symbol). Reach effect execution means (in this example, step 50IWS216, S8105 in the effect control CPU 120) that is a machine and can execute a reach effect using a plurality of characters (characters A to E in this example) is executed. The reach effect executing means is provided with a portion), and after displaying the first character (in this example, the first character to the third character), a predetermined reach effect by the first character (in this example, 1 line SP to 3 lines) is provided. After executing SP (3 line battle), the second character (in this example, the second character to the fourth character) is additionally displayed, and a specific reach effect (book) by a plurality of characters including the first character and the second character. In the example, it is possible to execute 2 line SP, 3 line SP, 3 line battle, 4 line battle, special effect), and for the specific reach effect, the first specific reach effect by the first number of characters (this example). Then, 2 line SP, 3 line SP, 3 line battle, special production) and the second specific reach production by the second number of characters, which is larger than the first number (in this example, 3 line SP, 3 line battle, special production). 4 line battle, special effect) is included, and the reach effect execution means finally uses the first character to identify the identification information regardless of whether the first specific reach effect or the second specific reach effect is executed. The first specific reach effect and the second specific reach effect are executed so as to notify whether or not the combination is a specific combination (in this example, the first in the examples shown in FIGS. 8-13 to 8-16). Using the character E displayed as a character, an effect indicating whether or not a big hit is finally made is performed), and the degree of expectation controlled in an advantageous state differs depending on the type of the first character (in this example, for the big hit). The reliability is as follows: character A> character B> character C> character D> character E. See FIG. 8-6 (A)). According to such a configuration, it is possible to pay attention to which first character will be displayed, and it is possible to maintain a sense of expectation.

(1-3) The reach effect executing means can execute a reach effect using a plurality of lines and a plurality of characters, and one of a plurality of types of identification information is set to the reach state in the first line. After displaying the first character together with the first line and performing a predetermined reach effect by the first line, the second line is in a reach state of any of a plurality of types different from the identification information of the first line. It is possible to additionally display the second character and execute a specific reach effect by a plurality of lines including the first line and the second line and a plurality of characters including the first character and the second character. , The first specific reach effect by the first number of lines and the first number of characters, and the second specific reach effect by the second number of lines and the second number of characters, which are more than the first number, as the specific reach effect. Is included, and when either the first specific reach effect or the second specific reach effect is executed, the first character is finally used to notify whether or not a specific combination is achieved in the first line. The first specific reach effect and the second specific reach effect are executed, and the degree of expectation controlled to the advantageous state differs depending on the type of identification information of the first line, and the degree of expectation controlled to the advantageous state depends on the type of the first character. It may be different. According to such a configuration, it is possible to pay attention to which identification information causes the reach state and which first character is displayed in the first line, and it is possible to maintain a sense of expectation. ..

(1-4) A plurality of identification information is arranged in a predetermined order (in this example, the decorative symbols are "1", "2", "3", "4", "5", "6", " 7 ”,“ 1 ”,“ 2 ”...), the identification information constituting the reach state in the second line is the identification information in the order before the identification information constituting the reach state in the first line. The degree of expectation differs depending on whether the information is in the order of the identification information constituting the reach state in the first line (in this example, the first reach symbol is "5" and the second reach is reached. When the symbol is "6", the jackpot reliability is higher than when the first reach symbol is "5" and the second reach symbol is "4". FIGS. 8-4 (B) to ( D) See). With such a configuration, the identification information constituting the reach state can be focused on in the second line.

(1-5) Expectations differ depending on whether a specific character is additionally displayed as a second character and a special character is additionally displayed (in this example, when the first character is character C). The case where the character B is displayed as the second character has higher jackpot reliability than the case where the character D is displayed as the second character. See FIG. 8-6 (B). With such a configuration, it is possible to pay attention to the second character that is additionally displayed.

(1-6) The reach effect executing means presents the type of the first character after presenting that it is in the reach state in the first line (in this example, the line as shown in FIG. 8-13 (A2)). After presenting that A has reached the reach state, character E is presented as the first character as shown in FIG. 8-13 (A3)), and the degree of expectation that the character E will be controlled in an advantageous state in the first line. When the reach state of a high type of identification information is set, it is easy to display the first character of a type with a high expectation of being controlled in an advantageous state (see FIGS. 8-4 (A) and 8-6 (A)). ) May be. With such a configuration, it is possible to pay attention to which character is displayed after the reach state of the highly reliable type of identification information is reached in the first line, and the character has the reliability. Since it tends to be a high-quality type, it is possible to continue to give a sense of expectation.

(1-7) The reach effect executing means displays the identification information constituting the reach state on the display means during the execution of the predetermined reach effect and the specific reach effect, and the predetermined reach effect and the specific reach are displayed in the vicinity of the identification information. A character is displayed as a display different from the character display in the production (in this example, the displayed character display E is displayed in a specific area of the image display unit 5 as shown in FIG. 8-13 (A3)). It may be that. According to such a configuration, it is possible to easily recognize the character being displayed and the identification information constituting the reach state.

(1-8) The reach effect executing means displays the second character in the early stage of the specific reach effect (in this example, as shown in FIG. 8-14 (B4), the three-line SP is started and the third character is displayed. (Displays the character B). According to such a configuration, the additional display of the second character can be emphasized by recognizing the effect of the additionally displayed second character at an early stage.

(1-9) When the reach effect executing means puts one line in the reach state and then puts the other line in the reach state, at least one of the identification information of the other line with respect to the identification information of the one line. The parts are displayed so as to overlap (in this example, as shown in FIG. 8-14 (B3), the reach symbol “6” of the line C is overlapped with respect to the reach symbols of the line A and the line B. It may be displayed). With such a configuration, it is possible to emphasize the newly reached line.

(1-10) When the reach effect executing means puts one line in the reach state and then puts the other line in the reach state, all the lines in the reach state are displayed and all the lines are highlighted in order. (In this example, as shown in FIGS. 8-13 (A7) to (Ab), the line B is highlighted and then the line A is highlighted). With such a configuration, it is possible to make it easier to recognize the number of lines in the reach state while emphasizing the lines in the reach state.

(1-11) The reach effect executing means is a specific reach effect (in this example, the first timing) at the first timing (in this example, the first timing) after the predetermined reach effect (in this example, the three-line reach effect) is started. Specified at the first development pattern (Pt19, Pt21, Pt39, Pt41 in this example) to be developed into (4 line battle) and the second timing (second timing in this example) after starting the predetermined reach production. The first development pattern is controlled by controlling the development from the predetermined reach effect to the specific reach effect by any of the second development patterns (Pt20, Pt22, Pt40, Pt42 in this example) that develop into the reach effect. The degree of expectation may differ between the case and the case where the second development pattern is controlled (see FIG. 8-1 (B)). With such a configuration, it is possible to pay attention to which development pattern will be achieved.

(1-12) The first timing is the timing during the predetermined reach effect, the second timing is the timing after the first timing, and the first timing is when the second development pattern is controlled. Expectations may be higher than when the development pattern is controlled (see FIG. 8-1 (B)). According to such a configuration, it can be expected that the predetermined reach effect will be developed into the specific reach effect at a later timing.

(1-13) The reach effect execution means is a timing after the first timing and the second timing, and is a third timing during execution of the specific reach effect (in this example, a rank-up chance using the line C). In the third timing after the production and the rank-up chance production using the line B), the line can be newly controlled to the reach state, or can be controlled by a special pattern in which a new character is additionally displayed. , The expectation is higher when the special pattern is controlled than when the first development pattern or the second development pattern is controlled (in this example, the fluctuation of the special pattern occurs only when it is a big hit. You may get). According to such a configuration, it is possible to expect the timing after the first timing and the second timing, and it is possible to expect the timing during the execution of the specific reach effect.

(2-1) Variable display means (image display device 5 in this example) that variablely displays a plurality of types of identification information (decorative symbols "1" to "7" in this example) and derives and displays a display result. The combination of the identification information derived and displayed on the predetermined line (in this example, the line) is a specific combination (in this example, the big hit symbol), which is advantageous for the player (in this example, the big hit). A game machine that notifies that it is controlled by a game state), and is a reach effect executing means (in this example, an effect) that can execute a reach effect using a plurality of lines (lines A to D in this example). The control CPU 120 includes steps 50IWS216 and S8105), and the reach effect executing means is a first specific reach effect by a first number of lines (in this example, 1 line SP, 2 line SP, 3 line SP). 3, 3 line battle, special production) and 2nd specific reach production by 2nd number of lines more than the 1st number (in this example, 2 line SP, 3 line SP, 3 line battle, 4 line battle, special (Effect) can be executed, and as a pattern when the second specific reach effect is executed, a specific display (in this example, a reach line increase display) is displayed during the first specific reach effect, and then the second specific display is performed. The first reach pattern developed into the reach effect (see FIGS. 8-14 (B1) to (B4) in this example) is different from the specific display without displaying the specific display during the first specific reach effect. A second reach pattern (in this example, FIG. 8-14 (B4)) that develops into a second specific reach effect after displaying a special display (in this example, a character displayed according to a line that is newly reached). )-(B5).) The specific display and the special display are different from the identification information, and the second specific reach effect is executed by the first reach pattern and the second by the second reach pattern. It is characterized in that the degree of expectation differs depending on the case where the specific reach effect is executed (see FIGS. 8-6 (C) and 8-6 (D) in this example). With such a configuration, it is possible to pay attention to which reach pattern is controlled.

(2-2) A variable display means (image display device 5 in this example) that variablely displays a plurality of types of identification information (decorative symbols "1" to "7" in this example) and derives and displays a display result. A game that notifies that the combination of the identification information derived and displayed in is controlled to an advantageous state (in this example, a big hit game state) that is advantageous to the player by being a specific combination (in this example, a big hit symbol). Reach effect execution means (in this example, in the effect control CPU 120, steps 50IWS216 and S8105) that are machines and can execute reach effect using a plurality of characters (characters A to E in this example) are executed. The first specific reach effect (in this example, 1 line SP, 2 line SP, 3 line SP, 3 line battle, special effect) by the first number of characters and the first specific effect are provided. It is possible to execute a second specific reach effect (in this example, a 2-line SP, a 3-line SP, a 3-line battle, a 4-line battle, a special effect) by a second number of characters, which is more than one, and the second specific effect. As a pattern when the reach effect is executed, the first reach pattern (this example) that develops into the second specific reach effect after displaying the specific display (in this example, the reach line increase display) during the first specific reach effect. Then, see FIGS. 8-14 (B1) to (B4)) and a special display different from the specific display without displaying the specific display during the first specific reach effect (in this example, a new reach state). There is a second reach pattern (see FIGS. 8-14 (B4) to (B5) in this example) that develops into the second specific reach effect after displaying the character displayed according to the line. The specific display and the special display are different from the identification information, and the degree of expectation depends on the case where the second specific reach effect is executed by the first reach pattern and the case where the second specific reach effect is executed by the second reach pattern. (See FIGS. 8-6 (C) and 8-6 (D) in this example). With such a configuration, it is possible to pay attention to which reach pattern is controlled.

(2-3) The reach effect executing means can display an icon display as a specific display (see FIG. 8-13 (A4) in this example), and can display a display corresponding to the character as a special display (see FIG. 8-13 (A4) in this example). In this example, (see FIGS. 8-14 (B5) and (B6)), the case where the second reach pattern is controlled has a higher degree of expectation than the case where the first reach pattern is controlled (this book). In the example, it may be referred to in FIGS. 8-6 (C) and 8-6 (D). With such a configuration, it can be expected that a special display will be displayed.

(2-4) The reach effect executing means can display one type of specific display (in this example, an icon with the characters "addition"), and a plurality of types of special displays having different display modes (this example). Then, it may be possible to display the characters A to E). With such a configuration, it is possible to pay more attention to the display of the special display.

(3-1) A variable display means (image display device 5 in this example) that variablely displays a plurality of types of identification information (decorative symbols "1" to "7" in this example) and derives and displays a display result. The combination of the identification information derived and displayed on the predetermined line (in this example, the line) is a specific combination (in this example, the big hit symbol), which is advantageous for the player (in this example, the big hit). A game machine that notifies that it is controlled by a game state), and is a reach effect executing means (in this example, an effect) that can execute a reach effect using a plurality of lines (lines A to D in this example). The control CPU 120 includes a portion for executing steps 50IWS216 and S8105), and the reach effect executing means is a first part (in this example, a line B in the reach state) for performing an effect using one line in the reach state. -The first part that uses line D to produce a rank-up chance, and the second part that uses other lines that are in reach (in this example, line A that is in reach) is used to produce the effect. It is possible to execute a reach effect (special effect in this example) composed of the second part), and in the first part, multiple types of suggestion effects with different modes (rank-up chance effect in this example) are performed. It is feasible, and in the second part, a plurality of types of notification effects for notifying whether or not the expectation to be controlled in the advantageous state is different and whether or not the control is performed in the advantageous state (in this example, the first to third aspects). The selection ratio of the type of notification effect in the second part differs depending on the type of suggestion effect in the first part (in this example, the total level in the rank-up chance effect). -9 (B)). According to such a configuration, in the first part, it is possible to pay attention to the suggestive effect, and in the second part, it is possible to pay attention to whether or not to control in an advantageous state, and a plurality of lines in the reach state are used. The production can be suitably performed.

(3-2) A variable display means (image display device 5 in this example) that variablely displays a plurality of types of identification information (decorative symbols "1" to "7" in this example) and derives and displays a display result. A game that notifies that the combination of the identification information derived and displayed in is controlled to an advantageous state (in this example, a big hit game state) that is advantageous to the player by being a specific combination (in this example, a big hit symbol). A reach effect executing means (in this example, the effect control CPU 120, steps 50IWS216, S8105) that is a machine and can execute a reach effect using a plurality of characters (characters A to E in this example) is executed. The part) is provided, and the reach effect executing means is the first part (in this example, the first part in which the rank-up chance effect is performed using the second to fourth characters) in which the effect is performed using one character. It is possible to execute a reach effect (special effect in this example) composed of a second part (in this example, a second part in which the effect is performed using the first character) and an effect using another character. , In the first part, it is possible to execute a plurality of types of suggestion effects (in this example, rank-up chance effects) having different modes, and in the second part, the degree of expectation to be controlled in an advantageous state is different, and the control is performed in an advantageous state. It is possible to execute a plurality of types of notification effects (in this example, the success / failure notification effects of the first to third aspects) for notifying whether or not to be performed, and the types of suggestion effects in the first part (rank in this example). It is characterized in that the selection ratio of the type of notification effect in the second part differs depending on the total level in the up chance effect (see FIG. 8-9 (B)). According to such a configuration, in the first part, it is possible to pay attention to the suggestive effect, and in the second part, it is possible to pay attention to whether or not the control is performed in an advantageous state, and the effect using a plurality of characters is preferable. It can be carried out.

(3-3) The reach effect executing means can execute a promotion effect (in this example, a button effect before stopping) that encourages the player to move in the notification effect, and as the promotion effect, the first promotion effect (this example). Then, a plurality of including a pre-stop button effect that displays a small button image) and a second promotion effect (in this example, a pre-stop button effect that displays a large button image) that has a higher expectation than the first promotion effect. It is possible to select and execute one of the promotion effects of (see FIG. 8-9 (B)), and when the suggestion effect of a specific mode is performed, the second promotion effect is selected and executed, and the specific mode is used. Does not select the second promotion effect when the suggestion effect of a different aspect is performed (in this example, if the total level is 2, the mode of executing the pre-stop button effect that displays a small button image is selected and totaled. If the level is 3, the mode of executing the pre-stop button effect for displaying a large button image may be selected. (See FIG. 8-9 (B)). According to such a configuration, it is possible to pay attention to whether or not the suggestion effect of a specific aspect is performed.

(4-1) A variable display means (image display device 5 in this example) that variablely displays a plurality of types of identification information (decorative symbols "1" to "7" in this example) and derives and displays a display result. The combination of the identification information derived and displayed on the predetermined line (in this example, the line) is a specific combination (in this example, the big hit symbol), which is advantageous for the player (in this example, the big hit). A game machine that notifies that it is controlled by a game state), and is a reach effect executing means (in this example, an effect) that can execute a reach effect using a plurality of lines (lines A to D in this example). The control CPU 120 includes a portion for executing steps 50IWS216 and S8105), and the reach effect executing means is a first part (in this example, a line B in the reach state) for performing an effect using one line in the reach state. -The first part that uses line D to produce a rank-up chance, and the second part that uses other lines that are in reach (in this example, line A that is in reach) is used to produce the effect. It is possible to execute a reach effect (special effect in this example) composed of the second part), and in the first part, multiple types of suggestion effects with different modes (rank-up chance effect in this example) are performed. It is feasible, and in the second part, a plurality of types of notification effects for notifying whether or not the expectation to be controlled in the advantageous state is different and whether or not the control is performed in the advantageous state (in this example, the first to third aspects). (Refer to FIGS. 8-8 (A) to (E)) It is a feature. According to such a configuration, in the first part, it is possible to pay attention to the suggestion effect, and in the second part, it is possible to pay attention to whether or not to control the advantageous state, and to pay attention to the identification information constituting the reach state. be able to.

(4-2) Variable display means (image display device 5 in this example) that variablely displays a plurality of types of identification information (decorative symbols "1" to "7" in this example) and derives and displays a display result. A game that notifies that the combination of the identification information derived and displayed in is controlled to an advantageous state (in this example, a big hit game state) that is advantageous to the player by being a specific combination (in this example, a big hit symbol). Reach effect execution means (in this example, in the effect control CPU 120, steps 50IWS216 and S8105) that are machines and can execute reach effect using a plurality of characters (characters A to E in this example) are executed. The part) is provided, and the reach effect executing means is the first part (in this example, the first part in which the rank-up chance effect is performed using the second to fourth characters) in which the effect is performed using one character. It is possible to execute a reach effect (special effect in this example) composed of a second part (in this example, a second part in which the effect is performed using the first character) and an effect using another character. , In the first part, it is possible to execute a plurality of types of suggestion effects (in this example, rank-up chance effects) having different modes, and in the second part, the degree of expectation to be controlled in an advantageous state is different, and the control is performed in an advantageous state. It is possible to execute a plurality of types of notification effects (in this example, the success / failure notification effects of the first to third aspects) for notifying whether or not to be performed, and the mode of the suggestion effect is changed at different rates depending on one character. (See FIGS. 8-8 (A) to (E)). According to such a configuration, in the first part, it is possible to pay attention to the suggestion effect, and in the second part, it is possible to pay attention to whether or not to control in an advantageous state, and it is possible to pay attention to the displayed character. ..

(4-3) At least the first identification information (“7” in this example) and the second identification information (“2” in this example) are provided as a plurality of identification information, and the first identification information is in a reach state. The degree of expectation is higher in the case of producing whether or not it is controlled in an advantageous state by the line in which the second identification information is set, than in the case of producing whether or not it is controlled in an advantageous state by the line in which the second identification information is in the reach state. Highly (see FIG. 8-4 (A)), the reach effect executing means is higher when the identification information constituting the reach state in one line is the first identification information than when it is the second identification information. The mode of the suggestion effect may be changed at a high rate (see FIGS. 8-8 (A) to (E)). With such a configuration, attention can be paid to the identification information constituting the reach state.

(4-4) At least a first character (character A in this example) and a second character (character E in this example) are provided as a plurality of characters, and the first character is used to be controlled in an advantageous state. The degree of expectation is higher in the case of producing whether or not it is produced than in the case of producing whether or not it is controlled in an advantageous state by using the second character (see FIG. 8-6 (A)), and the reach effect is executed. The means change the mode of the suggestion effect at a higher rate when one character is the first character than when it is the second character (see FIGS. 8-8 (A) to (E)). It may be that. With such a configuration, the displayed character can be focused on.

(4-5) The reach effect executing means performs a plurality of modes (in this example, the first mode to the third) of the pre-stage effect (in this example, the pre-stage effect) suggesting whether or not to change the mode of the suggestion effect. Aspects) can be implemented, and the mode of the suggestion effect may be changed at a different rate based on the mode of the previous stage effect (see FIG. 8-9 (A)). With such a configuration, attention can be paid to the pre-stage production.

1 ... Pachinko game machine 2 ... Game board 3 ... Game machine frame 4A, 4B ... Special symbol display device 5 ... Image display device 6A ... Winning ball device 6B ... Variable winning ball device 7 ... Special variable winning ball device 8L, 8R ... Speaker 9 ... Game effect lamp 10 ... General winning opening 11 ... Main board 12 ... Production control board 13 ... Voice control board 14 ... Lamp control board 15 ... Relay board 20 ... Ordinary symbol display 21 ... Gate switch 22A, 22B ... Starting port Switch 23 ... Count switch 30 ... Ball hitting operation handle 31A ... Stick controller 31B ... Push button 32 ... Movable body 100 ... Game control microcomputer 101, 121 ... ROM
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The combination of the identification information derived and displayed on a predetermined line in the variable display means for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information and deriving and displaying the display result is controlled to an advantageous state advantageous for the player. It is a gaming machine that informs you that it will be done.
Equipped with a reach effect execution means that can execute a reach effect using multiple lines,
The means for executing the reach effect is
It is possible to execute a reach effect consisting of a first part for producing an effect using one line in the reach state and a second part for producing an effect using another line in the reach state.
In the first part, it is possible to execute a plurality of types of suggestive effects having different aspects.
In the second part, the degree of expectation controlled by the advantageous state is different, and it is possible to execute a plurality of types of notification effects for notifying whether or not the advantageous state is controlled.
The selection ratio of the type of the notification effect in the second part differs depending on the type of the suggestion effect in the first part.
A gaming machine characterized in that the number of sound types during the period in which the suggestion effect is performed in the first part is different from the number of sound types in the period in which the notification effect is executed in the second part. Notifies that the combination of the identification information derived and displayed by the variable display means that performs variable display of a plurality of types of identification information and derives and displays the display result is controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player by being a specific combination. It ’s a game machine that
Equipped with a reach effect execution means that can execute a reach effect using multiple characters,
The means for executing the reach effect is
It is possible to execute a reach effect composed of a first part for producing an effect using one character and a second part for performing an effect using another character.
In the first part, it is possible to execute a plurality of types of suggestive effects having different aspects.
In the second part, the degree of expectation controlled by the advantageous state is different, and it is possible to execute a plurality of types of notification effects for notifying whether or not the advantageous state is controlled.
The selection ratio of the type of the notification effect in the second part differs depending on the type of the suggestion effect in the first part.
A gaming machine characterized in that the number of sound types during the period in which the suggestion effect is performed in the first part is different from the number of sound types in the period in which the notification effect is executed in the second part.

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