JP7005445B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

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

In a gaming machine, various productions are performed to improve the interest, but it is difficult to improve the interest unless the content of the production is conveyed to the player. Therefore, there is a gaming machine that executes an explanatory effect for explaining the content of the effect (see, for example, Patent Document 1). In this gaming machine, the explanation effect is executed over a plurality of fluctuations, but when the suggestion effect suggesting a big hit result is executed during the change scheduled to execute the explanation effect, the suggestion effect is executed without executing the explanation effect. do.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2016-47162

However, when the explanatory effect is executed, the suggestive effect is not executed. Therefore, if the explanatory effect is started at the start of the fluctuation, the player recognizes that the suggestive effect is not executed at that stage. As a result, there is a risk that the interest of the game will decline.

Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of suppressing a decrease in the interest in gaming.

(1) The gaming machine according to one aspect of the present invention is
It is a gaming machine that can perform variable display and control it to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player.
Equipped with directing execution means,
As the variable display execution pattern, there is a first pattern and a variable display execution pattern in which the ratio of being controlled to the advantageous state is higher than that of the first pattern, and a notice suggesting that the variable display is controlled to the advantageous state. Including the second pattern that can execute the production
The first pattern includes a normal first pattern and a shortened first pattern having a shorter variable display period than the normal first pattern.
The effect executing means is
It is possible to execute an explanatory effect that explains the game over multiple variable displays.
The notice effect can be executed,
When the plurality of variable displays for executing the explanatory effect include the variable display of the second pattern, it is possible to stop the executing the explanatory effect and execute the advance notice effect.
As the explanatory effect, the first explanatory effect executed in the first variable display among the plurality of variable displays and the variable display executed in the variable display after the variable display in which the first explanatory effect is executed among the plurality of variable displays are executed. The second explanation effect to be done is feasible,
When the variable display executed after the variable display in which the first explanatory effect is executed is the variable display of the normal first pattern, the second explanatory effect can be executed in the variable display.
When the variable display executed after the variable display in which the first explanatory effect is executed is the variable display of the shortened first pattern, the second explanatory effect is not executed in the variable display, and then the above-mentioned Normally, when the variable display of the first pattern is executed, the second explanatory effect can be executed in the variable display.
Moreover,
A predetermined production means capable of executing a series of predetermined effects, and
A suggestion effect means capable of displaying a plurality of suggestion images during the execution of the predetermined effect and suggesting a degree of advantage that is advantageous to the player, and a suggestion effect means that can execute the suggestion effect.
Equipped with
Depending on the type of the suggested image, the suggested degree of advantage differs,
It is possible to display a plurality of the suggested images of different types at positions where they can be superimposed on each other.
When the first suggestion image and the second suggestion image having a higher degree of advantage than the first suggestion image are displayed at positions where they can overlap each other, the second suggestion image is displayed more than the first suggestion image. A gaming machine characterized by preferentially displaying. (Fig. 20-18, etc.)

According to the above configuration, it is possible to suppress a decline in the entertainment interest. Further, it is possible to display a plurality of suggestion images during the execution of a series of predetermined effects to perform a suggestion effect suggesting an advantage degree that is advantageous to the player, and the suggested degree of advantage depends on the type of the suggestion image. Is different, so you can improve your interest. Further, according to such a configuration, it is possible to display a plurality of suggested images of different types at positions where they can be superimposed on each other, and the first suggested image and the first suggested image have a higher degree of advantage than the first suggested image. When the two suggestion images are displayed at positions where they can overlap with each other, the second suggestion image is displayed preferentially over the first suggestion image, so that the second suggestion has a higher degree of advantage than the first suggestion image. It is possible to prevent the visibility of the image from being impaired, the impression of the second suggestion image is enhanced, and a more effective suggestion effect can be obtained.

(2) In the gaming machine of the above (1), the explanatory effect executing means can execute the explanatory effect over a plurality of variable displays (for example, the explanatory effect A is displayed twice and the explanatory effect B is displayed). It may be possible to execute over 3 variable displays, etc.).

According to the above configuration, since the game can be continued even during the execution of the explanatory effect, it is possible to prevent the progress of the game from being hindered.

(3) In the gaming machine of (1) or (2) above, a specific effect executing means (for example, effect control) capable of executing a specific effect (for example, a character appearance notice effect and a cut-in notice effect during SP reach effect) can be executed. The explanation effect execution means can execute the explanation effect (for example, explanation of the contents of the character appearance notice effect and the cut-in notice effect during the SP reach effect). May be.

According to the above configuration, the effect of production can be enhanced.

(4) In any of the above-mentioned (1) to (3) gaming machines, a notification effect (for example, as shown in FIG. 20-12 (B)) for notifying that the above-mentioned explanatory effect being executed is to be stopped is the main. The character 59SHMC may be provided with a notification effect executing means capable of executing an effect (such as an effect called "stage change").

According to the above configuration, it is possible to reduce the sense of incongruity caused by the cancellation of the explanatory effect.

(5) In any of the game machines (1) to (4) above, an operation detecting means (for example, push) capable of detecting an operation of a player (for example, an operation for operating a push button 31B or a stick controller 31A). The sensor 35B, the controller sensor unit 35A, etc.) are provided, and the explanation effect can be canceled when the movement of the player is detected (for example, when the player operates the push button 31B or the stick controller 31A). The production can be canceled, etc.).

According to the above configuration, it is possible to suppress a decline in the entertainment interest.

(6) In any of the above (1) to (5), an operating period determining means (for example, an operating period determining means) capable of determining the operating period of the gaming machine (for example, the number of days in which the pachinko gaming machine 1 is operating). The explanatory effect executing means includes the effect control CPU 120 and the like), and the explanatory effect executing means changes the execution mode of the explanatory effect when the operating period determined by the operating period determining means elapses. The effect can be executed (for example, the explanation effect A can be executed when the number of working days is 1 to 5 days, and the explanation effect B can be executed when the number of working days is 6 to 10 days, etc.). May be good.

According to the above configuration, it is possible to suppress a decline in the entertainment interest.

(7) The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (6) above is provided with a title notification means (for example, an effect control CPU 120 or the like) capable of notifying a title corresponding to a suggestion effect (for example, reach effect). The title notification means can notify the title corresponding to the suggestion effect when a predetermined period has elapsed from the start of the suggestion effect (for example, FIGS. 9D, 9F, etc.). good.

Further, the embodiment for carrying out the invention described later includes the inventions according to the following means 8 to 14. Conventionally, there is known a gaming machine capable of performing an effect of displaying a plurality of images during a series of predetermined effects as shown in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2015-093049. For example, there is known a pachinko gaming machine capable of executing an effect of displaying a plurality of effect images during the execution of a series of effect button operation trigger effects. As an effect of displaying a plurality of images during the execution of a series of predetermined effects, it is required to perform a more effective effect while improving the interest.

(8) A game machine capable of performing a game (for example, a pachinko game machine 1 or the like) and a predetermined effect means capable of executing a series of predetermined effects (for example, an effect control capable of executing a series of battle effects). (CPU 120, etc.), a suggestion effect means capable of displaying a plurality of suggestion images during the execution of the predetermined effect and suggesting a degree of advantage that is advantageous to the player (for example, during execution of the battle effect). It is equipped with a production control CPU 120 that can display a plurality of hit telop images and execute a battle production that suggests jackpot reliability), and the suggested advantage varies depending on the type of the suggested image (for example). , Suggested jackpot reliability differs depending on the type of hit telop image, etc.), and multiple different types of suggested images can be displayed at positions where they can be superimposed on each other (for example, multiple different types). The position where the hit telop image can be displayed at a position where it can overlap with each other), the position where the first suggestion image and the second suggestion image with a higher degree of advantage than the first suggestion image can overlap each other. When displayed in, the second suggested image is preferentially displayed over the first suggested image (for example, from the hit telop image 63SHTB of "HIT!" And the hit telop image 63SHTB of "HIT!". If the hit telop image 63SHTC of "GREAT !!" with high jackpot reliability is displayed at a position where it can overlap with each other, "GREAT !!" is displayed on the front side of the hit telop image 63SHTB of "HIT!". "The hit telop image 63SHTC is displayed in duplicate, etc.).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to display a plurality of suggestion images during the execution of a series of predetermined effects to perform a suggestion effect suggesting a degree of advantage that is advantageous to the player, depending on the type of the suggestion image. , Since the suggested degree of advantage is different, it is possible to further improve the interest. Further, according to such a configuration, it is possible to display a plurality of suggested images of different types at positions where they can be superimposed on each other, and the first suggested image and the first suggested image have a higher degree of advantage than the first suggested image. When the two suggestion images are displayed at positions where they can overlap with each other, the second suggestion image is displayed preferentially over the first suggestion image, so that the second suggestion has a higher degree of advantage than the first suggestion image. It is possible to prevent the visibility of the image from being impaired, the impression of the second suggestion image is enhanced, and a more effective suggestion effect can be obtained.

(9) In the gaming machine according to (8), when erasing the suggested image, the erasing effect means (for example, the size of the telop image for hitting) that can execute the erasing effect that changes the mode of the suggested image gradually increases. A CPU 120 for effect control capable of executing an erasing effect that executes a reduced animation display) is further provided, and when the erasing effect for the second suggested image is being executed, the position is superimposed on the second suggested image. When displaying the first suggestion image, the first suggestion image may be preferentially displayed over the second suggestion image (for example, the erasing effect for the hit telop image 63SHTC of "GREAT !!" is executed. When displaying the hit telop image 63SHTB of "HIT!" At the position overlapping with the hit telop image 63SHTC of "GREAT !!", it is in front of the hit telop image 63SHTC of "GREAT !!" Duplicate display of the hit telop image 63SHTB of "HIT!" On the side, etc.).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent an excessive restriction from being applied when displaying the first suggestion image.

(10) The gaming machine according to any one of (8) to (9) may be capable of displaying a third suggestion image superimposed on both the first suggestion image and the second suggestion image. (For example, it is possible to display the hit telop image 63SHTD of "EXCELLENT !!!" superimposed on both the hit telop image 63SHTB of "HIT!" And the hit telop image 63SHTC of "GREAT !!". etc).

According to such a configuration, the variation of the appearance of the suggestion image in the suggestion production is enriched, and the interest can be further improved.

(11) The gaming machine according to any one of (8) to (10), which may further include a specific effect means capable of executing a specific effect depending on the display of the suggested image (for example). , A production control CPU 120 that can display an effect image and output a sound effect in response to the display of a telop image for hitting).

With such a configuration, the suggestive effect can be further enhanced.

(12) The gaming machine according to any one of (8) to (11), and the display period until the suggested image is erased may be different depending on the type of the suggested image (for example,). Depending on the type of hit telop image, the display period until the hit telop image is erased differs, etc.).

According to such a configuration, the suggested image can be deleted at the timing according to the type of the suggested image.

(13) The push sensor 35B according to any one of (8) to (12), which can detect the movement of the player (for example, the push sensor 35B capable of detecting the operation of the player with respect to the push button 31B). Etc.), and depending on the detection of the player's movement, the suggestion image of the type determined by the lottery may be displayed (for example, the player's operation on the push button 31B is detected). Depending on the situation, it is possible to display the type of hit telop image determined by lottery, etc.).

According to such a configuration, the first image is displayed in the second suggestion image having a higher degree of advantage suggested than the first suggestion image in the production in which it is unknown at which timing which kind of suggestion image is displayed. Since it does not overlap, more effective production can be performed.

(14) In the gaming machine according to any one of (8) to (13), when the suggestion images of the same type can be superimposed on each other, the suggestion image displayed after the suggestion image displayed earlier. (For example, when the same type of hit telop images are superimposed on each other, the hit telop image displayed later is superimposed on the front side of the hit telop image displayed earlier. And display it, etc.).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent unnecessary restrictions from being applied when displaying the same type of suggestive image.

According to the above configuration, it is possible to improve the game entertainment.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows various control boards mounted on a pachinko gaming machine. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a game control main process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the timer interrupt processing for game control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an effect control main process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an effect control process process. It is a figure for demonstrating the fluctuation pattern and the type of reach. It is a figure which shows the production operation example. It is a figure which shows the production operation example. It is a figure which shows the production operation example. It is a figure which shows the production operation example. It is a figure which shows the production operation example. It is a figure which shows the production operation example. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the advance notice effect determination process. It is a figure which shows the decision ratio in the advance notice production decision processing. It is a figure which shows the production operation example of the modification. It is a figure which shows the production operation example of the modification. It is a figure which shows the production operation example of the modification. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the effect control main processing of a feature part 59SH. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the game machine installation determination process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the game machine installation days determination processing. Explanation It is a flowchart which shows an example of the effect determination process. (A) is a diagram showing a variation pattern table, and (B) is a diagram showing an explanatory effect determination table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the advance notice effect determination process. (A) is a diagram showing a character appearance advance notice effect content determination table, and (B) is a diagram showing a cut-in advance notice effect content determination table. Explanation It is a flowchart which shows an example of an effect execution process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the advance notice effect execution processing. It is a figure which shows the example of the effect operation of the feature part 59SH. It is a figure which shows the example of the effect operation of the feature part 59SH. It is a figure which shows the example of the effect operation of the feature part 59SH. It is a figure explaining the content of the explanatory effect at the time of a change of a feature part 59SH. It is a figure explaining the content of the explanatory effect at the time of a change of a feature part 59SH. It is a figure which shows the example of the effect operation of the feature part 59SH. It is a figure which shows the example of the effect operation of the feature part 59SH. It is a figure which shows the example of the effect operation of the feature part 59SH. It is a figure which shows the example of the effect operation of the feature part 59SH. It is a figure which shows the example of the effect operation of the feature part 59SH. It is a figure for demonstrating a series of battle productions. It is a figure which shows an example of the telop image for a hit. It is a figure which shows the effect operation example of the erasing effect. It is a figure for demonstrating the effect which accompanies the display of the telop image for a hit. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the production process during a battle. It is a figure which shows the determination ratio of the type of a telop image for a hit. It is a figure which shows an example of the display position which can display the telop image for a hit. It is a figure which shows the production operation example of the production during a battle. It is a figure which shows the production operation example of the production during a battle. It is a figure which shows the production operation example of the production during a battle. It is a figure which shows the production operation example of the production during a battle. It is a figure which shows the production operation example of the production during a battle. It is a figure which shows the production operation example of the production during a battle. It is a figure which shows the production operation example of the production during a battle.

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

The variable winning ball device 6B (ordinary electric accessory) forms a second starting winning opening that is changed between a closed state and an open state by a solenoid 81 (see FIG. 2). The variable winning ball device 6B includes, for example, an electric tulip-shaped accessory having a pair of movable wing pieces, and the movable wing pieces are in a vertical position when the solenoid 81 is in the off state, so that the tip of the movable wing pieces is in a vertical position. Is close to the winning ball device 6A and is in a closed state in which the game ball does not enter the second starting winning opening (also referred to as the second starting winning opening is closed). On the other hand, the variable-sweep wing device 6B is in an open state in which the game ball can enter the second start winning opening because the movable wing piece is in the tilted position when the solenoid 81 is on (second start). It is also said that the winning opening is open.) When a game ball enters the second start winning opening, a predetermined number (for example, three) of prize balls may be paid out and the second special figure game may be started. The variable winning ball device 6B may be any as long as it changes between the closed state and the open state, and is not limited to the one provided with the electric tulip type accessory.

At a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, four locations on the lower left and right sides of the game area), a general winning opening 10 that is always kept in a constant open state by a predetermined ball receiving member is provided. In this case, when entering any of the general winning openings 10, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

Below the winning ball device 6A and the variable winning ball device 6B, a special variable winning ball device 7 having a large winning opening is provided. The special variable winning ball device 7 is provided with a large winning opening door that is opened and closed by a solenoid 82 (see FIG. 2), and the large winning opening as a specific area that changes between an open state and a closed state by the large winning opening door. Form.

As an example, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the big winning door (for special electric accessory) is off, the big winning door closes the big winning door and the game ball is large. You will not be able to enter (pass) the winning opening. On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the large winning opening door is on, the large winning opening door opens the large winning opening, and the game ball can easily enter the large winning opening. Become.

When a game ball enters the large prize opening, a predetermined number (for example, 14) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. When a game ball enters the large winning opening, more prize balls are paid out than when the game ball enters, for example, the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening, and the general winning opening 10.

The entry of a game ball into each winning opening including the general winning opening 10 is also referred to as "winning". In particular, winning a prize at the starting opening (first starting winning opening, second starting winning opening starting opening) is also referred to as a starting winning.

A normal symbol display 20 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, the left side of the game area). As an example, the ordinary symbol display 20 is composed of 7-segment LEDs and the like, and performs variable display of ordinary symbols as a plurality of types of ordinary identification information different from special symbols. 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. In addition, when the game ball passes through the passing gate 41 during the period during the execution of the previous normal map game (when the game ball passes through the passing gate 41 but the normal map game based on the passage cannot be executed immediately). , The normal map game based on the passage is suspended up to a predetermined upper limit (for example, 4).

In this normal symbol game, if a specific normal symbol (design per normal symbol) is stopped and displayed, the display result of the normal symbol becomes "per normal symbol". On the other hand, if a normal symbol other than a normal symbol (a normal symbol lost symbol) is stopped and displayed as a confirmed normal symbol, the display result of the normal symbol becomes "normal symbol lost". When it becomes "per-normal", the opening control is performed so that the variable winning ball device 6B is opened for a predetermined period (the second starting winning opening is opened).

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

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

In addition, when the game ball enters (wins) the start winning opening during the period during which the special figure game is being executed, or during the period controlled by the big hit game state or the small hit game state described later (starting prize has occurred). If the special figure game based on the start prize cannot be executed immediately), the execution of the special figure game based on the approach is suspended up to a predetermined upper limit number (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 game state (normal state, time saving state, probability change state, etc., which will be described later) are prepared, and the big hit is made according to these. The type is set. As the jackpot type, a jackpot type in which a large number of prize balls can be obtained or a jackpot type in which a small number of prize balls or almost no prize balls can be obtained may be provided.

In the small hit game state, the large winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened in a predetermined opening mode. For example, in the small hit game state, the 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 symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the "left", "middle", and "right" provided in the image display device 5, the first special figure game or the first 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 for 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 a 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. Update to 7 ”and end the jackpot production process.

The ending effect process of step S177 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “7”. In this ending effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern 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 section 31AK)
Next, the feature portion 31AK of the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining a variation pattern and a type of reach in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 8A, in the present embodiment, the non-reach loss variation patterns PA1-1 and PA1-2 in which the variable display mode of the decorative pattern is not the reach mode and the display result is “loss”. , The variable display mode of the decorative pattern is the reach mode, and the display result is "loss". The variation pattern of reach loss is PA2-1 to PA2-6, PA3-1 to PA3-4, etc., and the display result is "big hit". The fluctuation patterns PB2-1 to PB2-6, PB3-1 to PB3-4, and the like are prepared.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8B, in the present embodiment, reach effects such as normal reach and super reach A to E are executed. In this embodiment, the reach effect is also referred to as a suggestion effect suggesting that the jackpot state is controlled. The reliability (big hit reliability) when each reach is executed is represented by the number of black stars in FIG. 8 (B). Normal reach <Super reach E <Super reach D <Super reach C <Super reach B <The order is higher in the order of Super Reach A. In addition, a reach that is determined to be a big hit may be provided.

In this embodiment, the super reach is performed via the normal reach. In addition, during the reach production of Super Reach, a development production that develops (promotes) to a more reliable reach may be executed. The fluctuation patterns PA3-1 to PA3-4 and the like shown in FIG. 8A and the fluctuation patterns PB3-1 to PB3-4 and the like are fluctuation patterns corresponding to the execution of the development effect. In addition, although FIG. 8A shows a fluctuation pattern in which the reliability develops to a super reach one step higher, a fluctuation pattern in which the reliability develops by two or more steps is also provided. Further, a variation pattern in which the development effect is executed a plurality of times may be provided.

In this embodiment, except for the normal reach having the lowest reliability, the title of the reach is notified at a predetermined timing after the reach is established. As shown in FIG. 8B, the notification mode of the title differs depending on the type of reach. Specifically, Super Reach E, which has the lowest reliability among Super Reach, is notified of the title of the reach only by display, and other Super Reach is notified of the title by display and voice. In this way, the title notification is executed by more production devices in the reach with high reliability than in the reach with low reliability. As a result, the player's expectation can be effectively aroused and the effect of production is improved. The mode of notification of the title may be arbitrarily changed depending on the reliability or regardless of the reliability. Further, even in the same reach effect, the notification mode may be different depending on the actual display result and the like. In addition, the font (Gothic typeface, Mincho typeface, etc.) and typeface (line book, regular script, etc.) of the title character may be different depending on the type of reach.

The notification of the title of the reach (title notification) is not limited to the one indicating the title itself such as the name of the reach, and may indicate the name of the character appearing in the reach production, the production content of the reach production, and the like.

(Example of production operation of feature unit 31AK)
Subsequently, an example of the effect operation in the present embodiment will be described. The following effect operation is executed by the effect control CPU 120 executing the effect control process process based on the effect control command transmitted from the main board 11. 9 and 10 are diagrams showing an example of the effect of super reach in the present embodiment. FIG. 9A shows that variable display of decorative symbols is executed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” of the image display device 5. .. After that, for example, as shown in FIG. 9B, the decorative symbols showing the numbers 7 on the “left” and “right” are stopped to enter the reach mode. After that, the production branches according to the type of reach.

(Super Reach A)
In the case of Super Reach A, as shown in FIG. 9C, the character 31AK001, which is a ally character, is displayed on the image display device 5, and the reach effect is started. Here, for example, an animation using the character 31AK001 is displayed. When a predetermined period has passed since the start of the super reach effect, such as the end of the introduction part of the super reach effect (also referred to as the super reach effect), the entire screen of the image display device 5 is as shown in FIG. 9 (D). The title 31AK002 of Super Reach A (here, the character "SP Reach A") is displayed, and the sound corresponding to the title name of Reach (here, "Super Reach A") is output from the speaker 8. , The title of Super Reach A is notified. After that, the title 31AK002 of Super Reach A is erased, and as shown in FIG. 9E, the character 31AK003 which is an enemy character is displayed, the dialogue 31AK004 of the character 31AK001 is displayed, and the character 31AK001 and the character 31AK003 confront each other. The subsequent part of the reach effect of Super Reach A is executed. The production in which the characters confront each other is also called a battle production. In the battle production, if the ally character wins, it becomes a big hit, and if the ally character loses, it becomes a loss.

When displaying the dialogue on the image display device 5 during the super reach effect, the voice corresponding to the dialogue may be output from the speaker 8. Further, the dialogue is not limited to being displayed in a balloon as shown in FIG. 9E, and may be displayed in subtitles at the lower part of the image display device 5 or the like.

(Super Reach B)
In the case of super reach B, as shown in FIG. 9C, the character 31AK001 is displayed on the image display device 5, and the reach effect is started. Here, for example, an animation using the character 31AK001 is displayed. When a predetermined period has elapsed from the start of the super reach effect, such as the end of the introduction part of the super reach effect, the title 31AK005 of the super reach B (here) is displayed on the entire screen of the image display device 5 as shown in FIG. 9 (F). Then, the character "SP reach B") is displayed, and the voice corresponding to the title name of the reach (here, "super reach B") is output from the speaker 8, so that the title of super reach B is notified. To. After that, the title 31AK005 of Super Reach B is erased, and as shown in FIG. 9 (G), the character 31AK006 which is an enemy character is displayed, the dialogue 31AK004 of the character 31AK001 is displayed, and the character 31AK001 and the character 31AK006 confront each other. The subsequent part of the reach effect of Super Reach B is executed.

As described above, in the super reach A and the super reach B, the title of the reach is notified when a predetermined period has elapsed from the start of the super reach effect. By doing so, the title can be notified after the introduction portion of the super reach effect is shown to the player, so that the effect of the title notification can be enhanced.

Further, in Super Reach A (FIG. 9 (C) → (D) → (E) ...) and Super Reach B (FIG. 9 (C) → (F) → (G) ...), the title is In the introduction part until the notification, the super reach effect is executed in a common effect mode (FIG. 9 (C)). By doing so, it is possible to draw the player's attention to which super reach will be achieved after the super reach production is started and which title will be notified. Super Reach A and Super Reach B are not limited to completely sharing the production mode until the title is announced, and it is possible to determine which Super Reach will be achieved by paying close attention to the production. The parts may be made into a common production mode. For example, in the introduction part of Super Reach A and Super Reach B, a super reach effect (for example, an effect of displaying an enemy character or suggesting an enemy character) is executed in a manner related to the title notified thereafter. You may do it. By doing so, the effect of the effect is improved, and the player pays attention to the effect. In this way, the title notification may be executed after making it possible to specify which super reach will be achieved.

(Super Reach D)
In the case of Super Reach D, as shown in FIG. 9H, the title 31AK007 of Super Reach D (here, the character “SP Reach D”) is displayed in a part of the center of the image display device 5. At the same time, the voice corresponding to the title name of the reach (here, "defeat the enemy") is output from the speaker 8, so that the title of the super reach D is notified. In this way, in Super Reach D, the title is notified at the start of the Super Reach effect. Further, under the title 31AK007, an expectation degree suggestion display 31AK008 that suggests the expectation degree of the reach is displayed. Expectation is represented by the number of black stars, as shown in FIG. 9 (H). Here, the degree of expectation is the degree of expectation that is a big hit, but it does not have to completely match the reliability of the big hit of reach.

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

After the title is notified in Super Reach D, the character 31AK001 is displayed on the image display device 5 as shown in FIG. 9 (I). At this time, the title 31AK007 and the expectation degree suggestion display 31AK008 continue to be reduced and displayed in the upper right portion of the image display device 5. By doing so, the player can grasp the degree of expectation of reach even during the reach production. Although FIG. 9 (I) shows the same effect contents as those in FIG. 9 (C) (Super Reach A, Super Reach B), a super reach effect dedicated to Super Reach D may be executed.

After that, as shown in FIG. 9 (J), the character 31AK009, which is an enemy character, is displayed, the dialogue 31AK004 of the character 31AK001 is displayed, and the reach effect of the super reach D in which the character 31AK001 and the character 31AK009 confront each other is executed. To.

(Super Reach E)
In the case of Super Reach E, as shown in FIG. 10A, the title 31AK010 of Super Reach E (here, the character “SP Reach E”) is displayed in a part of the upper left of the image display device 5. As a result, the title of Super Reach E is notified. In Super Reach E, the title is not notified by voice. In addition to displaying the title 31AK010, the character 31AK001 and the enemy character 31AK011 are displayed, the dialogue 31AK004 of the character 31AK001 is displayed, and the reach effect of the super reach E in which the character 31AK001 and the character 31AK011 confront each other is displayed. Will be executed. In this way, in Super Reach E, the title is notified along with the progress of the reach production. In Super Reach E, the title 31AK010 continues to be displayed during the reach production.

In the reach production of Super Reach E, which has low jackpot reliability, it is possible to prevent the player from giving an excessive sense of expectation by notifying the title without stopping the progress of the reach production. On the other hand, in the reach production of Super Reach A, Super Reach B, and Super Reach D, the progress of the reach production is stopped and the title is notified (FIGS. 9 (D), (F), (FIG. 9), (F), and (2). H)). By doing so, the title notification according to the super reach effect can be executed, and the effect of the effect is improved. Even in the super reach production such as super reach A, super reach B, and super reach D, the title may be notified without stopping the progress of the reach. Further, contrary to this embodiment, in the reach production of the super reach with high jackpot reliability, the title notification may be performed without stopping the progress of the reach production. In the reach production of super reach with low jackpot reliability, the progress of the reach production may be stopped and the title notification may be performed.

(Title notification timing)
As described above, in this embodiment, in Super Reach A and Super Reach B, the title is notified after a predetermined period has elapsed from the start of Super Reach production, and in Super Reach D and Super Reach E, Super Reach production is performed. The title is notified at the start. By doing so, the title notification according to the reach effect can be executed, and the effect of the effect is improved. In this embodiment, in Super Reach A and Super Reach B having high jackpot reliability, the title is notified after a predetermined period has elapsed from the start of the super reach production, and Super Reach D and Super Reach having low jackpot reliability are notified. In E, the title was notified at the start of the super reach production, but in the case of reach with high jackpot reliability, the title is notified at the start of super reach production, and in the case of reach with low jackpot reliability, super The title may be notified after a predetermined period has elapsed after the reach effect.

(Title display area)
Further, in this embodiment, in Super Reach A and Super Reach B, the title is notified on the entire screen (first area) of the image display device 5, and in Super Reach D and Super Reach E, the image display device 5 is notified. The title is notified in a part of the screen (second area) of. By doing so, the title notification according to the reach effect can be executed, and the effect of the effect is improved. In particular, in the case of a reach with high jackpot reliability, the title notification is executed in a wider display area than in the case of a reach with low reliability, so that effective title notification becomes possible. The title notification on the entire screen of the image display device 5 may be one in which the title is displayed in a size that fits in the entire screen, or the title is displayed there with the entire background as the background for title notification. It may be something (title notification using the entire screen) or the like. Further, the display area for title notification may be different between Super Reach A and Super Reach B, or the display area for title notification may be different between Super Reach D and Super Reach E.

The method of differentiating the display area for performing the title notification according to the reach effect is not limited to the example of this embodiment, and the display area for performing the title notification may be arbitrarily different according to the reach effect. For example, in the case of reach with high jackpot reliability, title notification may be executed in a narrower display area than in the case of reach with low reliability. Further, when the display area for performing the title notification is different according to the reach effect, the display area may be different or the display place may be different as in this embodiment.

(Expectation suggestion display)
In this embodiment, in the title notification in Super Reach A and Super Reach B having high jackpot reliability, the expectation suggestion display is not displayed, and Super Reach D having lower jackpot reliability than Super Reach A and Super Reach B is not displayed. In the title notification in, the expectation degree suggestion display was displayed. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the production from becoming dull. Further, in the title notification in Super Reach E, which has a lower jackpot reliability than Super Reach D, the expectation degree suggestion display is not displayed. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the player from losing the sense of expectation by displaying the expectation suggestion display indicating that the reliability is low in the reach with low reliability. In addition, the expectation degree suggestion display may be displayed in at least a part of Super Reach A, Super Reach B, and Super Reach E.

As shown in FIG. 9 (H), the expectation degree suggestion display is not limited to the one indicated by the number of black stars, and the expectation degree may be suggested by a meter or a gauge, and corresponds to the expectation degree. The numerical value may be displayed. Further, as shown in FIG. 9H or the like, when the number of black stars is used, half of the black stars may be displayed so that the number of stages of expectation may be increased.

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

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

(Decisive production)
After each reach effect is executed, when the timing for deriving the display result (the final stage of the variable display) is reached, a decision effect for notifying whether or not the display result becomes a "big hit" is executed. The deciding effect includes a deciding effect indicating that the display result is "big hit" and a deciding effect indicating that the display result is "missing". In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10B, a determination effect is executed in which the image 31AK012 is displayed on the image display device 5. After that, if the display result is "big hit", the image 31AK013 showing that the ally character has won is displayed as shown in FIG. 10 (C), and the big hit combination is displayed as shown in FIG. 10 (D). A definite decorative pattern is derived. If the display result is "missing", an image showing that the ally character has been defeated is displayed, and a definite decorative symbol that is a reach loss combination is derived.

In this embodiment, even if the title is continuously notified during the reach effect, the title notification is terminated before the determined effect is executed. As a result, it is possible to draw attention to the determined effect, and it is possible to execute a sharp title notification.

In the effect operation examples shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, during the reach effect of the super reach, the decorative pattern is reduced in the lower right portion of the image display device 5 to execute the variable display, but the reach effect is in progress. The method of displaying the decorative pattern of is arbitrary. For example, the decorative pattern may not be displayed during the reach effect, or the display mode (size, position, shade, number, etc.) may be different depending on the type of reach effect.

When the image display device 5 displays a hold display, an active display, a character that is residently displayed during variable display, and a display related to mobile interlocking, it is appropriately hidden during the reach effect of Super Reach in order to pay attention to the reach effect. May be. At that time, these displays may be left displayed during a low-reliability reach effect such as Super Reach E. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the player from being overly expected by the low-reliability reach production, and it is possible to pay attention to the reach production in the high-reliability reach production.

(Development production)
Subsequently, an example of the effect operation when the development effect is executed will be described. As shown in FIG. 11 (A), when the development effect is executed while the reach effect of Super Reach D is being executed (the title notification of Super Reach D is being executed), FIG. 11 (B) shows. As shown, the reach effect is interrupted and the screen is torn. After that, when developing into Super Reach A, as shown in FIG. 11C, the title of Super Reach A is notified, and the reach effect of Super Reach A is executed. When developing into Super Reach B, as shown in FIG. 11D, the title of Super Reach B is notified and the reach effect of Super Reach is executed. In this way, when the development effect is executed, the title notification of the reach of the development source can be switched to the title notification of the reach of the development destination, so that it becomes easy to understand which reach the development has occurred. As shown in FIG. 11, when the reach of the development destination is the reach in which the title notification is performed by display and voice, the title notification by display and voice is executed again.

The development effect is not limited to the example shown in FIG. 11 (B), and may be an effect in which the screen is gradually cracked and cracked, or a sandstorm (display as if it has failed) is displayed. You may do so. By making such an effect, it is possible to perform an unexpected effect. In addition, there may be a development effect of Gase, such as a production in which the screen gradually cracks but the reach does not develop.

(Expectation suggestion production)
In the production operation example shown in FIG. 9 (H), the black star indicating the expectation degree was displayed from the beginning on the expectation degree suggestion display 31AK008, but five white stars were displayed first and gradually. It is also possible to execute the expectation degree suggestion effect that suggests the expectation degree by becoming a black star.

For example, as shown in FIG. 12A, when notifying the title of Super Reach D, the expectation degree suggestion display 31AK021 of five white stars is first displayed. Then, as shown in FIG. 12B, a black star 31AK022 larger than the star of the expectation degree suggestion display 31AK021 is displayed, and as shown in FIG. 12C, the black star 31AK022 moves and the expectation degree suggestion display 31AK0221. The production is performed so that it fits in one of the white stars of. At this time, a voice "pin" indicating that the number of black stars indicating the degree of expectation has increased is output from the speaker 8. As shown in FIGS. 12 (D) and 12 (E), the same effect is repeated a number of times corresponding to the expected degree of reach. At this time, the sound (volume, scale, sound quality, etc.) output from the speaker 8 may be changed stepwise each time it is repeated (for each number of stars). When the number of black stars corresponding to the expectation is settled in the expectation suggestion display 31AK021, the black stars are highlighted as shown in FIG. 12 (F). By doing so, it becomes easy to understand that the expectation suggestion production has ended.

In the examples shown in FIGS. 12A to 12F, the black stars are displayed one by one and the expectation degree indicated by the expectation degree suggestion display is increased by one step, but two or more black stars are displayed. It may be displayed so that the degree of expectation increases by two or more levels. Alternatively, a half black star may be displayed to raise the degree of expectation by half a step. In this case, different sounds may be output or the same sound may be output depending on the number of displayed stars (the number of steps of the rising expectation). For example, the same sound may be output when a half black star is displayed and when one black star is displayed. The same sound may be output when two and a half black stars are displayed and when three and a half black stars are displayed. In addition, audio may not be output in some cases. By doing so, the expectation suggestion effect becomes various and the effect is improved. In addition, regardless of the number of steps of expectation that increases at one time, the same black star image is displayed, it fits in the white star of the expectation suggestion display, and the number of black stars increases according to the number of steps of expectation that increases. You may try to perform such an effect.

(Direction mode)
There may be a plurality of effect modes in the effect device such as the image display device 5, the speaker 8, and the game effect lamp 9. In different effect modes, even if the same command (for example, a command for designating a variation pattern) is transmitted from the main board 11, the effect based on the command is executed in different effect modes. In each effect mode, the background, characters, motifs, sounds output from the speaker 8 and the like displayed on the image display device 5 may be different. The effect mode may be automatically changed according to the number of variable displays and the game state, or may be changed by the operation of the player.

12 (G) to 12 (L) are examples of the effect operation of the title notification and the expectation degree suggestion effect when the normal mode and the special mode are provided as the effect modes. In the normal mode, the title notification and the expectation degree suggestion effect are executed as shown in FIGS. 12A to 12F. In the special mode, the reach effect based on the fluctuation pattern of the super reach D is the reach effect of the super reach D2, which is different from the reach effect of the super reach D. Therefore, when the fluctuation pattern of the super reach D is specified, the title 31AK023 of the super reach D2 is displayed as shown in FIG. 12 (G). At this time, the sound corresponding to the title name of the reach is output from the speaker 8, but the sound different from the normal mode (for example, the sound having a different voice color) is output. Further, the expectation degree suggestion display 31AK024 in Super Reach D2 is not a star shape but a rhombus shape.

After that, as shown in FIG. 12 (H), a black rhombus 31AK025 larger than the star of the expectation suggestion display 31AK024 is displayed, and as shown in FIG. 12 (I), the black rhombus 31AK025 moves and the expectation suggestion display 31AK024. The production is performed so that it fits in one of the white rhombuses. At this time, the speaker 8 outputs a voice "pon" indicating that the black rhombus indicating the degree of expectation has increased. As shown in FIGS. 12 (J) and 12 (K), the same effect is repeated a number of times corresponding to the expected degree of reach. When the number of black rhombuses corresponding to the expectation is settled in the expectation degree suggestion display 31AK024, the black rhombuses are highlighted as shown in FIG. 12 (L). In this way, depending on the effect mode (state when the reach effect is executed) determined according to the player's selection, the game state, etc., the effect of the effect is diversified by changing the notification mode of the title. improves.

FIG. 12 shows an example of the effect operation when the fluctuation pattern of the super reach D is specified, but other reach effects (title notification, expectation degree suggestion effect) depending on the effect mode (state when the reach effect is executed) are shown. ) May be different. Depending on the effect mode (state when the reach effect is executed), whether or not to notify the reach title and the execution ratio of the title notification may be different. For example, when a predetermined effect mode is selected, the reach title may not be notified. By doing so, it is possible to execute an effect according to the player's preference and the effect of the effect is improved.

In this embodiment, the expectation degree is suggested by the number of black stars in the expectation degree suggestion display, and the expectation degree suggestion effect that gradually increases the number of black stars is executed. It is also possible to execute an expectation suggestion effect that gradually reduces the number of indications suggesting. Such an expectation degree suggestion effect may be executed in addition to the expectation degree suggestion effect of this embodiment, or may be executed instead.

(Other examples of development production)
In the case of executing the expectation suggestion effect for gradually increasing the display indicating the expectation of the expectation suggestion display, the development effect may be executed after increasing the display indicating the expectation. In this case, when the display showing the degree of expectation is increased after the development effect, the display to be increased may be displayed at once instead of stepwise. For example, as shown in FIG. 13 (A), after the title of Super Reach D is notified and the effect of gradually increasing the number of black stars is completed, as shown in FIG. 13 (B), a button is displayed on the image display device 5. The development effect in which the image 31AK031 is displayed is executed. Here, when the operation to the push button 31B is detected, as shown in FIG. 13C, the title 31AK032 of the super reach C (here, the character "SP reach C") is displayed, so that the super reach C is displayed. The title of reach C is notified. In this way, when the development effect is executed, the title notification of the reach of the development source can be switched to the title notification of the reach of the development destination, so that it becomes easy to understand which reach the development has occurred. Further, under the title 31AK032, the expectation degree suggestion display 31AK033 in which the number of black stars is three is highlighted. Even if the number of black stars increases by two or more, they are displayed at once. In addition, after the movable body 32 operates, the development effect in which the title and the expectation degree suggestion display change may be executed.

(Notice production)
In this embodiment, as a notice effect, a title notice for notifying the jackpot reliability is executed depending on the notification mode of the title (for example, the display color of the title). For example, as shown in FIG. 14 (A), the title 31AK036 of the super reach A is displayed in black, and the sound corresponding to the title name of the reach is output from the speaker 8, so that the title of the super reach A is notified. After that, as shown in FIG. 14B, the title notice that the display color of the title 31AK036 changes to red is executed. In this way, if the title notice is not executed, the title is displayed in black, and if the title notice is executed, the title is displayed in a color other than black. In the title notice shown in FIG. 14, the display mode (display color) of the title may change after the reach title is notified by voice. By doing so, it is possible to enhance the effect of the advance notice effect. The timing at which the title is displayed in a color other than black is not limited to this, and the title may be displayed in a color other than black from the start of display.

Further, when the title notice in which the display mode (display color) of the title changes is executed, the sound may be output according to the display mode after the change in the title display mode. By doing so, it is possible to enhance the effect of the advance notice effect. Further, the title notification by voice may be executed after the display mode (display color) of the title is changed. In this case, the sound may be output according to the display mode (display color) of the title after the change.

(Execution timing of title notification)
It is preferable that the notification of the title during reach is executed at a timing other than the execution timing of the effect (specific effect) that is controlled by the jackpot advantageous state and the expectation level is improved, such as the advance notice effect and the development effect. By doing so, once the title is notified, an effect of improving the degree of expectation can be executed, so that the player's expectation can be maintained.

FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing an example of the advance notice effect determination process for determining whether or not the advance notice effect is executed and the effect mode. The advance notice effect determination process is executed by the effect control CPU 120 in the variable display start setting process of step S171 of FIG. 7. In the advance notice effect determination process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the variation pattern specified from the command transmitted from the main board 11 is the variation pattern of the super reach (step 31AKS001).

In the case of a fluctuation pattern of super reach (step 31AKS001; Yes), the display color of the title of super reach (whether or not the title notice is executed) is determined (step 31AKS002).

In step 31AKS002, the display color of the title of the super reach is determined, for example, at the determination ratio shown in FIG. 16A, depending on whether the display result is “big hit” or “missing”. As shown in FIG. 16A, the display color of the title of Super Reach changes from "black", "red", "black" to "red", and from "black" to "fruit pattern". Things that change from "red" to "fruit pattern" are provided, and the jackpot reliability is high in this order (ascending order). That is, the jackpot reliability differs depending on the change timing of the display color of the title. By doing so, the player pays attention to the change timing of the display color of the title, and the effect of the effect is improved.

In the "fruit pattern", the characters of the title may be displayed in bold and the characters themselves may be the "fruit pattern", or the background portion of the display area of the title may be the "fruit pattern". .. There may be a pattern displayed as a "fruit pattern" from the beginning. For those whose display color changes, as shown in FIG. 14, the display color may change after the title notification is executed. For those whose display color changes, there may be a plurality of timings at which the display color changes. Then, the jackpot reliability may be different depending on the timing at which the display color changes. Further, since the display period of the title differs depending on the type of super reach, the timing at which the display color changes may differ depending on the type of super reach. In the case of super reach (for example, super reach D or super reach E) in which the title display period is long, a plurality of changing timings may be provided and the change timing may be determined to be one of them. Then, in the case of a super reach with a short title display period (for example, super reach A or super reach B), the number of changing timings may be one or smaller than the number of super reach with a long title display period.

When there are a normal mode and a special mode as the effect mode, the display color of the title is determined at the determination ratio shown in FIG. 16 (A) in the normal mode, and the normal mode as shown in FIG. 16 (B) is used in the special mode. Determine the display color of the title at different rates. In the special mode, the display color pattern and the order of reliability may be different from those in the normal mode. In this way, by making the execution mode (display color and change timing of the display color) of the title notice different depending on the effect mode, the effect is diversified and the effect is improved.

In this embodiment, as a notice effect, a line notice for notifying the jackpot reliability is executed depending on the display mode (for example, the display color of the line) of the character in the reach effect of the super reach.

After determining the display color of the title of the super reach, the display color of the character's dialogue (whether or not the dialogue notice is executed) in the reach production of the super reach is determined (step 31AKS003).

In step 31AKS003, the display color of the dialogue in the reach effect is determined, for example, at the determination ratio shown in FIG. 16C, depending on whether the display result is “big hit” or “missing”. As shown in FIG. 16C, the display colors of the lines in the reach production are provided to change from "white", "red", and "white" to "red", and in this order (ascending order). The jackpot reliability is high. That is, the jackpot reliability differs depending on the change timing of the display color of the dialogue. By doing so, the player pays attention to the change timing of the display color of the dialogue, and the effect of the effect is improved. For those whose display color changes, the display color may change after the dialogue is displayed. For those whose display color changes, there may be a plurality of timings at which the display color changes. Then, the jackpot reliability may be different depending on the timing at which the display color changes.

In addition, the jackpot reliability may be different depending on the combination of the title notice and the dialogue notice. For example, when the title notice and the dialogue notice include the same effect mode (display color), the jackpot reliability may be increased when the same effect mode is used. Further, the jackpot reliability may be different depending on the combination of the change timing of the production mode between the title notice and the dialogue notice. For example, when the change timings are the same, the jackpot reliability may be higher than when the change timings are different, or the jackpot reliability may be different depending on which change comes first. By doing so, it is possible to pay attention to the respective change timings of the title notice and the dialogue notice.

When there are a normal mode and a special mode as the effect mode, the display color of the dialogue may be determined in the special mode at a ratio different from that in the normal mode. In the special mode, the display color pattern and the order of reliability may be different from those in the normal mode.

In addition, instead of the dialogue notice, a notice effect for notifying the jackpot reliability may be executed by changing the effect mode of the reach effect. In that case, in the advance notice effect, a plurality of change timings of the effect mode may be provided so that the jackpot reliability differs according to the change timing.

After determining the display color of the dialogue in the reach effect, or when it is determined that the pattern is not the fluctuation pattern of the super reach (step AK31S001; No), whether or not to execute the other advance notice effect and the effect mode are determined (step AK31S004). After that, the determination results in 31AKS002 to 31AKS004 are stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 (step AK31S005), and the advance notice effect determination process is terminated.

In this embodiment, the title notice and the dialogue notice can be executed in the case of super reach, but the title notice is given in the case of a specific super reach (for example, other than the unreliable super reach). And at least one of the dialogue notices may be feasible. Further, the title notice and the dialogue notice have been described as being determined by the determination ratio shown in FIG. 16, but the determination ratio is arbitrary, and for example, the determination ratio may be different depending on the type of super reach. By doing so, it is possible to execute the advance notice effect according to the type of reach, and the effect of the effect is improved.

In this embodiment, the number of executable production modes (the number of display colors that can be displayed) differs between the title notice and the dialogue notice. By doing so, the production becomes more diverse and the production effect is enhanced. In the title notice and the dialogue notice, the number of feasible production modes may be arbitrarily changed, and the number and types of feasible production modes may be the same. By doing so, it is possible to execute a unified notice effect, and it becomes easier for the player to grasp the jackpot reliability.

(Action production)
When the effect mode of the title notice and the dialogue notice changes, an effect indicating that the effect mode changes may be executed. For example, an action effect image may be displayed on the image display device 5, and the action effect that the image acts on at least one of the title and the dialogue may be executed. Then, after the action effect is executed, the effect mode (display color) of the title or dialogue may be changed. The effect mode (action effect image, etc.) of the action effect may be common regardless of whether it acts on the title or the dialogue. In addition, there may be a case where the effect mode of the title or dialogue does not change even though the action effect is executed. When executing the action effect, the presence / absence of execution of the action effect, the execution timing, and the effect mode may be determined based on the determination results related to the title notice and the dialogue notice. Such a determination may be executed in the process of step AK31S004. For example, the rate at which at least one of the title notice and the dialogue notice changes (the rate at which the action mode changes due to the action effect) may be different depending on the effect mode of the action effect, or the title notice and the title notice may be different. The rate of change in which production mode (ratio of action) may be different from that of the dialogue notice, or the rate of change in which color (step) may be different. .. By executing such an action effect, the player will eventually pay attention to whether the action effect image is displayed, the title or the dialogue, and the effect will be improved. When there are a plurality of effect modes, the presence / absence of execution of the action effect and the effect mode may be determined at different ratios depending on the effect mode. By doing so, it is possible to execute the action effect according to the effect mode, and the effect effect is improved.

As another example of such an action effect, at least one of the title and the dialogue is produced (display color) according to the effect content of the reach effect (for example, the action content of the character or the effect content in the battle effect). May change. By doing so, the player pays attention to the production content of the reach production.

The present invention is not limited to the pachinko gaming machine 1 described in the above-mentioned feature unit 31AK, and various modifications and applications are possible without departing from the spirit of the present invention. For example, all of the feature portions described in the above embodiment are not essential configurations and can be omitted as appropriate.

(Sub LCD)
As a sub-display device different from the image display device 5, a sub-liquid crystal display may be provided on the game board 2 or the game machine frame 3. Although expressed as a sub liquid crystal display here, the sub display device may be composed of an organic EL or a dot matrix LED. The sub liquid crystal device may be fixed in the vicinity of, for example, the image display device 5, or may be movable or retractable. In the sub liquid crystal, various effects such as a notice effect and a hold display are executed. For example, the title notification may be executed on the sub liquid crystal. When the title is continuously displayed even after the title is notified as in the super reach D and the super reach E of the above embodiment, the title and the expectation degree suggestion display may be displayed on the sub liquid crystal. In this case, after the title is notified on the image display device 5, the title and the expectation degree suggestion display may be displayed on the sub liquid crystal display. By doing so, the title and the expectation degree suggestion display can be displayed without disturbing the super reach effect in the image display device 5, and the title and the expectation degree suggestion display become easy to understand.

In the above embodiment, an example in which the present invention is applied to the notification of the title of the reach effect as the suggestion effect has been described, but the present invention is applied to the title notification (mainly the notification for displaying characters) related to other effects. You may. For example, as a advance notice effect (for example, a look-ahead advance notice effect), in the case of executing a look-ahead zone effect for shifting to a plurality of zones (stage, effect mode, etc.) in which the background image and the effect mode are different in the image display device 5, the transferred zone. The present invention may be applied to the title notification of. When presenting a mission ("Reach with 7", "Use the stick controller to annihilate the enemy", etc.) and perform a mission production that will be in an advantageous state for the player when the mission is completed. The present invention may be applied to the title notification of a mission.

(Modification example 1 of the feature portion 31AK)
In the above embodiment, when it is time to derive the display result, a decision effect for notifying whether or not the display result becomes a "big hit" is executed, and then the display result is shown (). FIGS. 10 (B) to 10 (D)). Instead of such a determination effect, at a predetermined timing before deriving the display result, an operation effect for prompting the operation of the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B is executed, and when the predetermined operation is detected during the operation valid period. The display result may be displayed by displaying the victory or defeat of the battle effect, temporarily stopping the display result, or the like. By doing so, since the display result is shown according to the operation of the player, the player's motivation to participate in the game can be increased, and the interest is improved.

17 and 18 are diagrams showing an example of a super reach effect operation in a modified example in which an operation effect is executed and a display result is shown according to the operation. As shown in FIG. 17A, after the image display device 5 is in the reach mode, for example, as shown in FIG. 17B, the ally character 31AK041 and the enemy character 31AK042 are displayed. Then, as shown in FIGS. 17 (C) to 17 (F) and FIGS. 18 (G) to 18 (I), a reach effect in which the character 31AK041 and the character 31AK042 confront each other is executed.

Along with the reach effect, as shown in FIG. 17C, a small button image 31AK043 and a regulation line 31AK044 superimposed on the small button image 31AK043 are displayed at the lower right of the image display device 5. As a result, the operation effect using the push button 31B is executed, but it is suggested that the acceptance of the operation is currently restricted.

In this modification, a plurality of types of operation effect images indicating that the operation effect is executed are prepared. Then, the jackpot reliability differs depending on which operation effect image is displayed and the operation effect is executed. In addition, the image indicating that the operation effect is executed during the reach effect may change to a more reliable mode.

For example, as shown in FIG. 17D, the praying character 31AK045 is displayed, and as shown in FIG. 17E, the praying character 31AK045 changes to the happy character 31AK046, and the small button image 31AK043 changes to the large button image 31AK047. Changes to.

After that, as shown in FIG. 18 (H), the cannon 31AK048 is displayed, and as shown in FIG. 18 (I), the effect 31AK049 in which a bullet is fired from the cannon 31AK048 is displayed, and the bullet hits the large button image 31AK047. The effect 31AK050 to be performed is displayed. Then, the large button image 31AK047 changes to the stick image 31AK051.

As described above, in this modification, when the operation effect image changes, the action effect indicating that the operation effect image changes is executed. In addition, the operation effect image may change without the action effect. In addition, the operation effect image may not change even though the action effect is executed. The rate at which the operation effect image changes may differ depending on the type of action effect.

Then, before a predetermined time from which the display result is derived, the regulation line 31AK044 is erased as shown in FIG. 18 (J), and the stick image 31AK051 is enlarged and displayed in the center as shown in FIG. 18 (K). , A display prompting the operation of pulling the stick controller 31A is displayed. Further, at this time, the operation on the stick controller 31A becomes an effective operation valid period.

Here, when the operation of pulling the stick controller 31A is detected, the image 31AK052 showing that the ally character has won is displayed as shown in FIG. 18 (L). After that, at the timing when the fluctuation time ends, as shown in FIG. 18 (M), a definite decorative symbol to be a jackpot combination is derived. If the operation is not detected within the predetermined operation validity period, the image shown in FIG. 18 (L) is automatically displayed.

In this modification, there are a small button image, a large button image, and a stick image as operation effect images, and when an operation effect using these images is executed in the order of small button image <large button image <stick image. The jackpot reliability of is high. Even if a low-reliability operation effect image is displayed, it may change to a highly reliable operation effect image during the reach effect, so the effect is improved and the player's expectation is raised. Can be maintained.

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

(Variation example 2 of the feature portion 31AK)
A suggestion display suggesting the degree of expectation of control to an advantageous state such as a big hit gaming state may be performed. For example, the shutter effect of performing the first suggestion display and the reach title effect of performing the second suggestion display may be executed. In the shutter effect, an effect of covering the screen with a shutter display is executed after the variable display is started. Further, in the reach title production, an effect of displaying the reach title indicating the development destination of the reach effect is executed after the reach. When displaying either the shutter display or the reach title display, a specific image may be included and displayed. The reach title effect may be the same as the title notice of the above-described embodiment, or may be another effect determined by another process.

The specific image is an image with high jackpot reliability that is displayed including a plurality of types of elements in the image. The plurality of types of elements include a banana image of element E1, a melon image of element E2, an apple image of element E3, a watermelon image of element E4, and a strawberry image of element E5. A fruit pattern image composed of these elements E1 to E5 is a specific image. In both the shutter display and the reach title display, all of the elements E1 to E5 are displayed so as to be visible. Further, the display sizes of the elements E1 to E5 constituting the specific image are changed and displayed according to the difference in display size between the shutter display and the reach title display. Further, all of the elements E1 to E5 are displayed so as to fit in each of the shutter display and the reach title display.

When the shutter effect is executed after the start of the variable display, when the fruit pattern image is displayed, the jackpot reliability is higher than when the fruit pattern image is not displayed. Further, when the reach title is displayed during the reach effect, when the fruit pattern image is displayed, the jackpot reliability is higher than when the fruit pattern image is not displayed. When the fruit pattern is not displayed, for example, a plain image that does not include each element E1 to E5 is displayed. An image pattern other than the fruit pattern image may be prepared as an image showing the jackpot reliability when the shutter effect and the reach title effect are executed. For example, a white image <blue image <red image <fruit pattern image may be prepared in the order of jackpot reliability (for example, a red shutter or a reach title in red characters). Then, depending on whether or not the display result of the variable display is a big hit, any one image pattern may be selected by a predetermined random number lottery.

When the shutter display and the reach title are displayed, even when the fruit pattern is displayed, the speaker 8 outputs a common sound (melody) and the game effect lamp 9 emits a notification. The common sound and the emission control of the game effect lamp 9 indicate to the player that the fruit pattern is a special image. When performing such shutter display and reach title display, common notification for the fruit pattern is executed. Further, in the reach title display, a specific sound (voice) is further output after the common notification. The output period of the common sound and the specific sound may partially overlap.

FIG. 19 is a display screen view when the shutter effect and the reach title effect are executed. As shown in FIG. 19A, when the shutter effect is executed, the shutter image 31AK061 is displayed at the start of the variable display on the image display device 5. In the shutter image 31AK061, an image of a fruit pattern including all the elements E1 to E5 is displayed. Further, when the shutter effect is executed, the notification for outputting the common sound (melody) by the speaker 8 is executed, and the notification by the light emission of the game effect lamp 9 is executed. When the closed shutter is opened, the variable display of the decorative pattern is started as shown in FIG. 19 (b). The downward arrows indicate the variable display of the left, middle, and right symbols. When the variable display of the left symbol and the right symbol is temporarily stopped, the reach state is reached as shown in FIG. 19 (c).

Then, as shown in FIG. 19 (d), the super reach effect is started. The variable display is displayed small, for example, in the upper right corner of the screen, and the character is displayed on the left side of the screen. The reach title image 31AK062 is displayed at the lower right of the screen, and the content of the super reach to be executed is shown as the reach title display. In the reach title image 31AK062, an image of a fruit pattern including all the elements E1 to E5 is displayed. Further, in the reach title image 31AK062, the characters "battle reach" indicating that the reach effect accompanied by the battle effect is executed are displayed.

Further, when the reach title effect is executed, the notification for outputting the common sound (melody) by the speaker 8 is executed, and the notification by the light emission of the game effect lamp 9 is executed. Further, after outputting the common sound, an effect of emitting a specific sound (voice) indicating that the character has high jackpot reliability such as "hot" is executed. Here, in the reach title effect, the size of the suggestion display to be displayed is smaller than that in the shutter effect. However, in this way, in the reach title production, by outputting a specific sound, it is possible to make it easier for the player to recognize that the fruit pattern image is displayed. Although the case where the output periods of the common sound and the specific sound are completely separated has been described, the output periods may partially overlap.

After that, the battle reach effect as shown in FIG. 19 (e) is executed. Enemy characters are displayed on the left side of the screen, and ally characters are displayed on the right side of the screen. When a ally character wins a battle with an enemy character, the characters "Battle Victory!" Are displayed in the upper left of the screen. It is notified that the big hit has been confirmed by winning the battle. When the battle effect is completed, the screen returns to the variable display screen with the original number pattern. As shown in FIG. 19 (f), all the symbols are stopped and the jackpot symbol of "777" is displayed.

As shown in FIGS. 19A and 19D, both the shutter image 31AK061 and the reach title image 31AK062 include all the elements E1 to E5 constituting the fruit pattern image and are displayed. By doing so, the fruit pattern image can be suitably displayed in both the shutter image 31AK061 and the reach title image 31AK062 having different display sizes. This makes it possible to accurately convey that the fruit pattern image with high jackpot reliability is displayed.

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

Further, the shutter image 31AK061 shown in FIG. 19A and the reach title image 31AK062 shown in FIG. 19D are displayed at different timings. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the fruit pattern image, which is a specific image, from becoming difficult to see due to overlapping execution timings.

The determination regarding the shutter effect (presence / absence of shutter effect and effect mode) may be executed in step 31AKS004 of FIG. In that case, the determination related to the shutter effect may be made based on the determination result of the display color of the title in step 31AKS002 of FIG. For example, when the display color of the title is determined to be a fruit pattern, the shutter effect of the fruit pattern may be easily executed. Further, the determination related to the reach title effect may be executed in step 31AKS004 of FIG. 15 together with the decision related to the shutter effect.

(Additional notes regarding feature section 31AK)
(1) In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) that is advantageous to the player, and the above-mentioned advantage. A suggestion effect execution means (for example, effect control CPU 120) capable of executing a suggestion effect (for example, reach effect) suggesting that the state is controlled, and a title notification means (for example, effect) capable of notifying a title corresponding to the suggestion effect. The title notification means can notify the title corresponding to the suggestion effect when a predetermined period has elapsed from the start of the suggestion effect (for example, FIGS. 9D and 9F). ).

According to such a configuration, the effect of production can be enhanced.

(2) In the gaming machine of the above (1), the suggestion effect executing means can execute a plurality of types of the suggestion effect, and in the plurality of types of the suggestion effect, at least a part of the effect within the predetermined period. May be feasible in a common manner (eg, FIG. 9C).

With such a configuration, it is possible to pay attention to which suggestive effect is executed, and the interest is improved.

(3) In the gaming machine of the above (1) or (2), a specific effect (for example, a development effect or a advance notice effect) suggesting that the game machine is controlled to the advantageous state at a plurality of execution timings during the execution of the suggestion effect is performed. It is feasible, and the execution timing of the specific effect may not be provided during the predetermined period.

According to such a configuration, the player's expectation can be maintained even after the title is notified.

(4) In any of the gaming machines (1) to (3) above, the suggestion effect execution means has at least the first suggestion effect (for example, the reach effect of super reach A or super reach B) and the first suggestion effect. It is possible to execute two suggestion effects (for example, reach effects of super reach D and super reach E), and the title notification means in the second suggestion effect is the second suggestion effect from the start of the second suggestion effect. The title corresponding to the above may be notified.

According to such a configuration, the notification of the title according to the suggestion effect can be executed, so that the effect of the effect is improved.

(5) In the gaming machine of the above (4), the ratio of being controlled to the advantageous state is higher when the first suggestion effect is executed than when the second suggestion effect is executed. May be good.

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

(6) In any of the gaming machines (1) to (5), the suggestion effect execution means is capable of executing the suggestion effect in an effect mode related to the title notified in the predetermined period. You may.

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

(7) In any of the game machines (1) to (6) above, a detection means (for example, a stick controller 31A or a push button 31B) capable of detecting a player's movement and a specific display corresponding to the detection means (for example). For example, the specific display executing means (for example, the effect control CPU 120) for performing the small button image 31AK043, the large button image 31AK047, and the stick image 31AK051) is further provided, and the specific display executing means is the first specific display as the specific display. (For example, the small button image 31AK043) and the second specific display (for example, the large button image 31AK047, the stick image 31AK051), which is more advantageous to the player than the first specific display, can be displayed and detected by the detection means. During the non-valid period of, after displaying the first specific display, the first specific display is changed to the second specific display (for example, FIGS. 17 (E) and 18 (I)), and detection by the detection means is performed. During the valid period, the operation effect using the second specific display after the change may be executed (for example, FIGS. 18 (J) and 18 (K)).

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

(8) In any of the game machines (1) to (7) above, as a suggestion display suggesting the degree of expectation of control to the advantageous state, the first suggestion display (FIG. 19) in which the display size is the first size. The first size shutter image 31AK061 displayed during the shutter effect shown in (a) and the second suggestion display whose display size is the second size (displayed during the reach title effect shown in FIG. 19D). A display means (for example, an image display device 5 and a CPU 120 for effect control) capable of displaying a reach title image 31AK062 of two sizes) is further provided, and the display means has a plurality of types of elements having different modes (FIG. 19 (a)). , (D), an element E1 (banana), an element E2 (melon), an element E3 (apple), an element E4 (watermelon), an element E5 (strawberry), etc.). ), (Fruit pattern shown in (d), etc.) can be displayed, and when either the first suggestion display or the second suggestion display is displayed in the pattern including the specific image, a plurality of types of elements are displayed. Elements E1 to E5 are displayed in both the shutter image 31AK061 and the reach title image 31AK062 shown in FIGS. 19 (a) and 19 (d) so as to be included in both the first suggestion display and the second suggestion display. It may be displayed so that it is included, etc.).

According to such a configuration, a specific image can be suitably displayed regardless of the display size of the suggestion display. This makes it possible to accurately convey that a specific image has been displayed.

(Explanation of feature 59SH)
Next, a pachinko gaming machine including the feature portion 59SH of the present embodiment will be described. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 including the feature unit 59SH, an RTC (real-time clock) is provided on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. The effect control board 12 can detect the current time by the RTC. The RTC 106 can measure a predetermined time, elapsed time, and the like by making initial settings.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 including the feature portion 59SH, an explanatory effect is executed. The explanatory effect is an effect for explaining the content and the like of the effect in the pachinko gaming machine 1. The explanatory effect is executed in a normal state (low probability low base state) other than the probability change state, the time saving state, the big hit state, and the like. As the explanation effect in the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the super reach (hereinafter, also referred to as "SP reach") is executed, the explanation effect about the character appearance notice effect and the cut-in notice effect executed during the SP reach is provided. Has been done.

The notice effect executed at the time of the variable display in which the explanation effect is executed is only the character appearance notice effect and the cut-in notice effect executed during the SP reach, for example, the so-called variable display which has not been started yet. Other advance notice effects such as the look-ahead advance notice effect that are executed according to the result of the look-ahead determination are not executed. In addition, in the variable display in which the explanatory effect is executed, other advance notice effects such as the look-ahead advance notice effect may be executed. The explanatory effect is executed during the first variable display after the pachinko gaming machine 1 has not been played for a certain period of time, for example, 5 minutes. The explanatory effect is executed, for example, for a certain period after the pachinko gaming machine 1 is installed in the amusement park, here for 15 days.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided with an explanation effect execution switch. This explanation effect execution switch is a switch that can be operated by the staff of the game hall and the like, and is a switch that cannot be operated by a player who plays the pachinko game machine 1 during the business hours of the game hall. By turning on the explanation effect execution switch, the explanation effect is executed even after a certain period of time has elapsed since the pachinko gaming machine 1 was installed in the game hall. The explanation effect execution switch can be operated by operating the display switch provided at a position where the staff of the game hall or the like can operate by opening the frame 3 for the gaming machine, for example, on the back side of the gaming board 2. The operation status of the effect execution switch is displayed on the image display device 5. The explanation effect execution switch can be operated by operating the push button 31B or the stick controller 31A, and the operation status of the explanation effect execution switch is an image indicating "ON / OFF" displayed on the image display device 5 or operation. It is represented by the display of a cursor on the image indicating whether or not the number of days has been cleared. Further, the explanatory effect execution switch may be provided in another embodiment. For example, it may be provided directly on the back surface of the game board 2. Further, regarding the execution of the explanation effect, the explanation effect is not displayed after the pachinko gaming machine 1 is set in the game hall on the setting screen displayed on the image display device 5 when setting the period during which the explanation effect is executed. In this embodiment, a period of 15 days may be set to another period or the like.

Next, the characteristic control of the pachinko gaming machine 1 including the characteristic unit 59SH will be described. FIG. 20-1 is a flowchart showing an example of the procedure of the effect control main process in the pachinko gaming machine 1 including the feature unit 59SH. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 including the feature unit 59SH, as shown in FIG. 20-1, in the effect control main process, the effect control CPU 120 performs the initial operation control process and then the game machine installation determination process (step 59SHS73). Then, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag is turned on (step S73). Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 including the feature unit 59SH, after performing the command analysis process (step S75), the gaming machine installation days determination process (step 59SHS75) is performed, and then the effect control process process is performed (step S76). ..

Next, the gaming machine installation determination process (step 59SHS73) will be described. FIG. 20-2 is a flowchart showing an example of the gaming machine installation determination process. As shown in FIG. 20-2, the gaming machine installation determination process First, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the installed flag is ON (step 59SHS10).

The installed flag is a flag that is established when it is determined that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is installed in the game hall. When it is determined that the installed flag is not ON (step 59SHS10: No), the effect control CPU 120 ends the gaming machine installation determination process as it is. If it is determined in step 59SHS10 that the installed flag is ON (step 59SHS10: Yes), the effect control CPU 120 turns the operation start flag ON (step 59SHS12) and ends the gaming machine installation determination process. ..

Next, the processing for determining the number of days for installing the gaming machine will be described. FIG. 20-3 is a flowchart showing an example of the game machine installation days determination process. As shown in FIG. 20-3, in the gaming machine installation days determination process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the operation start flag is ON (step 59SHS50). When it is determined that the operation start flag is ON (step 59SHS50: Yes), the effect control CPU 120 measures the operation time with a timer after installation (step 59SHS52). The post-installation timer is a timer that starts measurement when the gaming machine is installed in the gaming state.

Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not one hour has elapsed since the measurement of the operating time was started by the timer after installation or after the previous backup was executed (step 59SHS54). When it is determined that one hour has passed since the operation time measurement was started by the timer after installation or after the previous backup was executed (step 59SHS54: Yes), the effect control CPU 120 backs up the measurement operation time (step 59SHS54: Yes). Step 59SHS56). Further, when it is determined that one hour has not elapsed since the operation time measurement was started by the timer after installation or after the previous backup was executed (step 59SHS54: No), the effect control CPU 120 has the measurement operation time. Continue to step 59SHS58 without backing up. Therefore, the measurement operation time is backed up every hour.

Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the date has been updated based on the time information obtained from the RTC (step 59SHS58). As a result, when it is determined that the date has been updated (step 59SHS58: Yes), the effect control CPU 120 clears the measurement operation time and its backup value (step 59SHS60). Therefore, the measured operating time and its backup value are measured and backed up for the time within the same day. If it is determined in step 59SHS58 that the date has not been updated (step 59SHS58: No), the effect control CPU 120 proceeds to step 59SHS62 while maintaining the measurement operation time and the backup value.

Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not 6 hours have elapsed since the measurement of the operating time was started (step 59SHS62). As a result, when it is determined that 6 hours have passed since the measurement of the operating time was started (step 59SHS62: Yes), the effect control CPU 120 updates the date based on the time information obtained from the RTC. Is a date different from the previous update date (step 59SHS64). As a result, when it is determined that the date for which the date is updated is different from the previous update date (step 59SHS64: Yes), the effect control CPU 120 adds 1 to the number of working days to update the number of working days (step 59SHS64: Yes). Step 59SHS66) and step 59SHS78.

Further, when it is determined in step 59SHS50 that the operation start flag is not ON (step 59SHS50: No), the effect control CPU 120 measures the operation time with the pre-installation timer (step 59SHS68). The pre-installation timer is a timer that measures the time before the pachinko game machine 1 is determined to be installed in the game hall. For example, when the pachinko game machine 1 is brought into the game field and the power is turned on for the first time. It is a timer that starts measurement.

Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not one hour has elapsed since the measurement of the operating time was started by the pre-installation timer or after the previous backup was executed (step 59SHS70). When it is determined that one hour has passed since the measurement of the operation time was started by the pre-installation timer or after the previous backup was executed (step 59SHS70: Yes), the effect control CPU 120 backs up the measurement operation time (step 59SHS70: Yes). Step 59SHS72). Further, when it is determined that one hour has not elapsed since the measurement of the operating time was started by the pre-installation timer or after the previous backup was executed (step 59SHS70: No), the effect control CPU 120 has the measured operating time. Continue to step 59SHS74 without backing up. Therefore, the measurement operation time is backed up every hour.

Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not 12 hours have elapsed since the measurement of the operating time was started (step 59SHS74). As a result, when it is determined that 12 hours have passed since the measurement of the operating time was started (step 59SHS74: Yes), the effect control CPU 120 turns on the installed flag (step 59SHS76) and proceeds to step 59SHS78. .. If it is determined that 12 hours have not elapsed since the measurement of the operating time was started (step 59SHS74: No), the effect control CPU 120 proceeds to step 59SHS78 as it is.

Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the explanatory effect execution flag is ON (step 59SHS78). Further, when the effect control CPU 120 determines that 6 hours have not elapsed since the measurement of the operating time was started in step 59SHS62 (step 59SHS62: No), and the date when the date is updated in step 59SHS64 is the previous time. Similarly, when it is determined that the date is not different from the update date (same day) (step 59SHS64: No), it is determined whether or not the explanatory effect execution flag is ON (step 59SHS78).

As a result, when it is determined that the explanatory effect execution flag is ON (step 59SHS78: Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the number of working days exceeds 15 days (step 59SHS80). As a result, when it is determined that the number of working days exceeds 15 days (step 59SHS80: Yes), the effect control CPU 120 turns off the explanatory effect execution flag (step 59SHS82), and proceeds to step 59SHS86. Further, when it is determined that the number of working days does not exceed 15 days (step 59SHS80: No), in other words, when the number of working days is 14 days or less, the effect control CPU 120 turns on the explanatory effect execution flag. (Step 59SHS84), the process proceeds to step 59SHS86. If it is determined that the explanation effect execution flag is not ON (step 59SHS78: No), the process proceeds to step 59SHS86 as it is.

Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the explanatory effect execution flag is OFF (step 59SHS86). When it is determined that the explanatory effect execution flag is OFF (step 59SHS86: Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the explanatory effect execution switch is ON (step 59SHS88). Here, when it is determined that the explanatory effect execution switch is ON (step 59SHS88: Yes), the effect control CPU 120 turns on the explanatory effect execution flag (step 59SHS90). In this way, the processing for determining the number of days for installing the gaming machine is completed. Further, when it is determined in step 59SHS86 that the explanatory effect execution flag is not OFF (step 59SHS86: No), and when it is determined that the explanatory effect execution switch is not ON (step 59SHS88: No), the effect control The CPU 120 ends the game machine installation days determination process as it is.

Next, the explanatory effect determination process will be described. FIG. 20-4 is a flowchart showing an example of the explanatory effect determination process. The effect determination process is executed as a subflow of the variable display start setting process (step S171) in the effect control process process (step S76) shown in FIG. 7. As shown in FIG. 20-4, in the explanatory effect determination process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the explanatory effect execution flag is ON (step 59SHS100). Here, when it is determined that the explanation effect execution flag is not ON (step 59SHS100: No), the effect control CPU 120 ends the explanation effect determination process as it is.

Further, when it is determined that the explanatory effect execution flag is ON (step 59SHS100: Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not 5 minutes have elapsed since the customer waiting command was received (step). 59SHS102). The customer waiting command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 when the variable display of the special symbol is completed (when the decorative symbol displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R is stopped and displayed). It is a command. The timing at which the customer waiting command is received means the timing at which the variable display ends.

When it is determined that 5 minutes have not passed since the customer waiting command was received (step 59SHS102: No), the effect control CPU 120 ends the explanatory effect determination process as it is. Further, when it is determined that 5 minutes have passed since the customer waiting command was received (step 59SHS102: Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the received variation pattern command is a non-reach loss variation pattern command. Determine (step 59SHS104). As a result, when the received variation pattern command is a non-reach loss variation pattern command (step 59SHS104: Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not there is an explanatory effect being executed (step 59SHS106). When it is determined that there is no explanatory effect being executed (step 59SHS106: No), the effect control CPU 120 determines the type of the explanatory effect (step 59SHS108).

Here, the contents of the fluctuation pattern command and the explanatory effect will be described. The variation pattern command is a command that specifies a variation pattern. As the variation pattern commands, as shown in FIG. 20-5 (A), the variation pattern PA-11 indicating “non-reach loss (for normal use)”, the variation pattern PA-12 indicating “non-reach loss (for shortening)”, Fluctuation pattern PA-13 indicating "non-reach loss (for extension)", variation pattern PA-14 indicating "normal reach loss", variation pattern PA-15 indicating "super reach loss", variation pattern PA- indicating "normal reach jackpot" 21 and a variation pattern command corresponding to the variation pattern PA-22 indicating "super reach jackpot" are provided.

Of these, the fluctuation pattern PA-12 indicating "non-reach loss (for shortening)" is a fluctuation pattern mainly determined when a large number of holdings are gathered, and is determined, for example, when the number of holdings is 0. It is a fluctuation pattern without. Further, the fluctuation pattern PA-13 indicating "non-reach loss (for extension)" is a fluctuation pattern mainly determined when the number of holdings is small (including when the number of holdings is 0). The fluctuation pattern PA-12 indicating "non-reach loss (for shortening)" may be determined when the number of holdings is 0, or may be easily determined when the number of holdings is large. May be good. Further, the fluctuation pattern PA-13 indicating "non-reach loss (for extension)" may be easily determined when the number of reservations is large.

The fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern PA-11 is 9000 ms. The fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern PA-12 is 3000 ms. The variation time of the variation pattern PA-13 is 13000 ms. The variation time of the variation pattern PA-14 is 1300 ms. The fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern PA-11 is 120,000 ms. The fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern PA-11 is 1300 ms. The fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern PA-11 is 120,000 ms.

As the explanatory effect, as shown in FIG. 20-5 (B), an explanatory effect A and an explanatory effect B are provided. The explanatory effect A is an effect for explaining the character appearance notice effect. The explanatory effect B is an effect for explaining the cut-in notice effect. When performing the explanatory effect, which of the explanatory effect A and the explanatory effect B is performed is determined at a rate of 50% each. Further, the explanatory effect A is executed over two variable displays, and the explanatory effect B is executed over three variable displays. The explanatory effect A is composed of two blocks, a first block and a second block, and the explanatory effect B is composed of three blocks, a first block to a third block. Description The first block of effect A is executed in the first variation display, and the second block is executed in the second variation display, except when the variation is for shortening. The first block of the explanatory effect B is executed by the first variation display, the second block is executed by the second variation display, and the third block is executed by the third variation display, except when the variation is for shortening. Run on display. Description The contents of each block of the effects A and B will be further described later. The time required for the first and second blocks of the explanatory effect A and the first to third blocks of the explanatory effect B is 9000 ms, which is the fluctuation time of the non-reach loss (normal use) fluctuation pattern (PA-11). It is common.

The determination as to whether or not the variation is non-reach loss in step 59SHS104 is performed with reference to the variation pattern command in the variation pattern table shown in FIG. 20-5 (A), and the executed variable display is the variation pattern PA. When it is any of -11, PA-12, and PA-13, it is determined that the variation is non-reach loss. Further, the determination of the effect content to be performed when it is determined in step 59SHS106 that there is no explanatory effect being executed is determined based on the explanatory effect determination table shown in FIG. 20-5 (B) stored in the ROM 121. The explanatory effect A is determined at a rate of 50%, and the explanatory effect B is determined at a rate of 50%.

After determining the type of the explanatory effect, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute the explanatory effect A (step 59SHS110). When executing the explanatory effect A (step 59SHS110: Yes), the effect control CPU 120 sets the data of the first block of the explanatory effect A (step 59SHS112), and ends the explanatory effect determination process. Further, when the explanatory effect A is not executed (step 59SHS110: No), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute the explanatory effect B (step 59SHS114). When executing the explanatory effect B (step 59SHS114: Yes), the effect control CPU 120 sets the data of the first block of the explanatory effect B (step 59SHS116), and ends the explanatory effect determination process. Further, when the explanatory effect B is not executed (step 59SHS114: No), the effect control CPU 120 ends the explanatory effect determination process as it is.

Further, when it is determined that the received variation pattern command is not a non-reach loss variation pattern command (step 59SHS104: No), the effect control CPU 120 sets the data of the stop block of the explanatory effect (step 59SHS118). Therefore, in the first variable display after receiving the customer waiting command, when the reach effect (or SP reach effect) is executed, the effect of the stop block is executed. The stop block is an effect that is common to the explanation effect A up to the middle, but is a block of the effect in which an effect different from the explanation effect A is started from the middle. The time required for the cancellation effect is 9000 ms, the time required for the first and second blocks of the explanation effect A, the first block to the third block of the explanation effect B, and the variation pattern of non-reach loss (normal use) (PA-11). It is common with the fluctuation time of. The stop blocks include a stop block that is commonly used in the explanation effect A and the explanation effect B in place of the first block, and a stop block that is used in place of the second blocks of the explanation effect A and the explanation effect B. A stop block used in place of the third block of the effect B is provided. Here, the explanatory effect data of the stop block, which is used in place of the first block in common with the explanatory effect A and the explanatory effect B, is set. The content of the cancellation block of the explanation effect will be further described later. In this way, the effect control CPU 120 ends the explanatory effect determination process.

Further, when it is determined in step 59SHS106 that there is an explanatory effect being executed (step 59SHS106: Yes), the effect control CPU 120 resets the data of the explanatory effect being executed (step 59SHS120). Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 redetermines the type of the explanatory effect (step 59SHS122), and ends the explanatory effect determination process.

Next, the advance notice effect determination process will be described. In the advance notice effect determination process, the contents of the advance notice effect and other advance notice effects to be executed during the SP reach are determined. The advance notice effect determination process is executed as a subflow of the variable display start setting process (step S171) in the effect control process process (step S76) shown in FIG. 7. FIG. 20-6 is a flowchart showing an example of the advance notice effect determination process. As shown in FIG. 20-6, in the advance notice effect determination process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the SP reach variation pattern is used (step 59SHS140).

When it is determined that the SP reach variation pattern is used (step 59SHS140: Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute the character appearance advance notice effect (step 59SHS142). Whether or not to execute the character appearance notice effect is determined with reference to the character appearance notice effect content determination table shown in FIG. 20-7 (A) stored in the ROM 121. As shown in FIG. 20-7 (A), the character appearance notice is executed at a rate of 75% when the result of the variable display becomes a big hit and the big hit state is executed, and is not executed at a rate of 25%. Further, when the result of the variable display does not become a big hit and the big hit state is not executed, it is executed at a rate of 21% and not executed at a rate of 79%.

When the fluctuation pattern command corresponds to the big hit and the big hit state is executed, the fluctuation pattern command corresponds to the loss, and the character appearance notice is more easily executed than when the big hit state is not executed. Therefore, when the character appearance notice is executed, the ratio of the big hit state being executed after that is high, so that the character appearance notice is executed, so that the expectation for the execution of the big hit state can be increased. ..

When it is determined in step 59SHS142 that the character appearance notice effect is to be executed (step 59SHS142: Yes), the effect control CPU 120 sets the data of the character appearance notice effect (step 59SHS144), and proceeds to step 59SHS146. If it is determined not to execute the character appearance advance notice effect (step 59SHS142: No), the effect control CPU 120 proceeds to step 59SHS146 as it is.

Subsequently, the cut-in notice effect is determined (step 59SHS146). The cut-in notice effect is a notice effect that is always executed during the SP reach, and here, the content of the cut-in notice effect to be executed is determined. The cut-in notice effect is determined with reference to the cut-in notice effect content determination table stored in the ROM 121 and shown in FIG. 20-7 (B).

As the cut-in notice effect, as shown in FIG. 20-7 (B), a blue cut-in notice effect, a red cut-in notice effect, and a rainbow-colored (rainbow) cut-in notice effect are provided. When the result of the variable display becomes a big hit and the big hit state is executed, the blue cut-in notice effect is executed at a rate of 20%, the red cut-in notice effect is executed at a rate of 78%, and the rate of 2%. A rainbow-colored cut-in notice is performed at. Further, when the result of the variable display is lost and the big hit state is not executed, the blue cut-in notice effect is executed at a rate of 90%, and the red cut-in notice effect is executed at a rate of 10%.

In this way, when the result of the variable display is a big hit, the red cut-in notice is easily executed, and when the result is lost, the blue cut-in notice is easily executed. It is possible to increase the expectation for the execution of the jackpot state. In addition, the rainbow-colored cut-in notice is a so-called big hit confirmation effect that is not executed when the variable display result is lost, although the execution rate is not high. Since the state is executed, the player's interest can be enhanced, and the player can be expected to execute the rainbow-colored cut-in notice. In addition, the rainbow-colored cut-in notice is a so-called premium effect that is executed infrequently, and there is a sense of rarity in being executed. Therefore, the execution of the rainbow-colored cut-in notice gives the player a sense of superiority. Can be given.

After executing the cut-in notice in step 59SHS146, the effect control CPU 120 sets the determined cut-in notice effect data (step 59SHS148). In this way, the effect control CPU 120 ends the advance notice effect determination process. If it is determined in step 59SHS140 that the SP reach variation pattern is not present (step 59SHS140: No), the effect control CPU 120 determines the advance notice effect of other variation patterns and sets the data (step 59SHS150). After that, the effect control CPU 120 ends the advance notice effect determination process.

Next, the explanatory effect execution process will be described. Description The effect execution process is executed as a subflow of the variable display during effect process (step S172) in the effect control process process (step S76) shown in FIG. 7. FIG. 20-8 is a flowchart showing an example of the explanatory effect execution process. As shown in FIG. 20-8, in the explanatory effect execution process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is the timing to start the variable display (step 59SHS160).

When it is determined that it is the timing to start the variable display (step 59SHS160: Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the explanatory effect data is being set (step 59SHS162). When it is determined that the explanatory effect data is not being set (step 59SHS162: No), the effect control CPU 120 ends the explanatory effect execution process as it is.

Description When it is determined that the effect data is being set (step 59SHS162: Yes), the effect control CPU 120 refers to the variation pattern command, and whether or not the variable display is a variation for shortening (variation pattern PA-12). (Step 59SHS164). When it is determined that the variable display is not the variation for shortening (variation pattern PA-12) (step 59SHS164: No), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the received variation pattern command is a non-reach loss variation pattern command. Determine (step 59SHS166). As a result, when it is determined that the received variation pattern command is a non-reach loss variation pattern command (step 59SHS166: Yes), the effect control CPU 120 executes the data of the explanatory effect stop block (step 59SHS168). Here, the explanatory effect data of the stop block used in place of the explanatory effect that was scheduled to be executed is executed.

Further, when it is determined that the received variation pattern command is not a non-reach loss variation pattern command (step 59SHS166: No), the effect control CPU 120 executes the set explanatory effect data (step 59SHS170), and the explanatory effect execution process. To finish. Further, in step 59SHS164, when it is determined that the variable display is a variation for shortening (variation pattern PA-12) (step 59SHS164: Yes), the effect control CPU 120 replaces the set explanatory effect data with ". The explanatory effect data of "Continued" is executed (step 59SHS172), and the explanatory effect execution process is terminated. The content of the explanation effect of "continue" will be further explained later.

When it is determined in step 59SHS160 that it is not the symbol variation start timing (step 59SHS160: No), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is the timing at which the execution of the set explanatory effect data ends (step 59SHS174). .. When it is determined that the execution of the set explanatory effect data is finished (step 59SHS174: Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the execution of the first block of the explanatory effect A is completed (step 59SHS174: Yes). Step 59SHS176).

When it is determined that the execution of the first block of the explanatory effect A is completed (step 59SHS176: Yes), the effect control CPU 120 resets the data of the first block of the explanatory effect A that has been set, and the data of the first block of the explanatory effect A is reset. The data of the second block is set (step 59SHS178), and the explanatory effect execution process is terminated. When it is determined that the execution of the first block of the explanatory effect A has not been completed (step 59SHS176: No), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the execution of the first block of the explanatory effect B has been completed (step 59SHS176: No). Step 59SHS180). When it is determined that the execution of the first block of the explanatory effect B is completed (step 59SHS180: Yes), the effect control CPU 120 resets the set data of the first block of the explanatory effect B, and the explanatory effect B The data of the second block is set (step 59SHS182), and the explanatory effect execution process is terminated. When it is determined that the execution of the first block of the explanatory effect B has not been completed (step 59SHS180: No), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the execution of the second block of the explanatory effect A has been completed (step 59SHS180: No). Step 59SHS184).

When it is determined that the execution of the second block of the explanatory effect A is completed (step 59SHS184: Yes), the effect control CPU 120 resets the set data of the second block of the explanatory effect A to perform the explanatory effect execution process. To exit. Further, when it is determined that the execution of the second block of the explanatory effect A has not been completed (step 59SHS184: No), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the execution of the second block of the explanatory effect B has been completed. (Step 59SHS186). When it is determined that the execution of the second block of the explanatory effect B is completed (step 59SHS186: Yes), the effect control CPU 120 resets the data of the second block of the explanatory effect B that has been set, and the explanatory effect B of the explanatory effect B The data of the third block is set (step 59SHS188), and the explanatory effect execution process is terminated. When it is determined that the execution of the second block of the explanatory effect B has not been completed (step 59SHS186: No), the execution of the third block of the explanatory effect B has been completed, so that the effect control CPU 120 is set. The data in the third block of the explanatory effect B is reset, and the explanatory effect execution process is terminated.

Further, in step 59SHS174, when it is determined that it is not the timing to end the execution of the set explanatory effect data (step 59SHS174: No), the effect control CPU 120 refers to the variation pattern command, and the variable display is variation for extension. It is determined whether or not it is (variation pattern PA-13) (step 59SHS190). When it is determined that the variable display is an extension variation (variation pattern PA-13) (step 59SHS190: Yes), the effect control CPU 120 continuously executes the explanatory effect data without terminating the explanatory effect data. (Step 59SHS192), and the explanation effect execution process is terminated. When the explanatory effect data is continuously executed, for example, the effect of the last few ms in the explanatory effect data, for example, 300 ms is repeatedly executed, and the image displayed on the image display device 5 is slightly moving. Should be maintained. If it is determined in step 59SHS190 that the variable display is not an extension variation (variation pattern PA-13) (step 59SHS190: No), the explanatory effect execution process is terminated as it is.

Next, the advance notice effect execution process will be described. The advance notice effect execution process is executed as a subflow of the variable display during effect process (step S172) in the effect control process process (step S76) shown in FIG. 7. FIG. 20-9 is a flowchart showing an example of the advance notice effect execution process. As shown in FIG. 20-9, in the advance notice detection execution process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is the character appearance advance notice effect execution timing (step 59SHS200). When it is determined that it is the character appearance advance notice effect execution timing (step 59SHS200: Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the character appearance advance notice effect data is set (step 59SHS202). When it is determined that the data of the character appearance advance notice effect is set (step 59SHS202: Yes), the effect control CPU 120 executes the character appearance advance notice effect (step 59SHS204), and proceeds to step 59SHS206. If it is determined that the character appearance advance notice effect data is not set (step 59SHS202: No), the effect control CPU 120 proceeds to step step 59SHS206 as it is.

Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is the cut-in notice effect execution timing (step 59SHS206). When it is determined that it is the cut-in notice effect execution timing (step 59SHS206: Yes), the effect control CPU 120 executes the cut-in notice effect (step 59SHS208). Since the cut-in notice effect is always executed during the SP reach, the cut-in notice effect data is set when the cut-in notice effect execution timing comes, so it is set at the cut-in notice effect execution timing. Will execute the data.

After executing the cut-in advance notice effect, the effect control CPU 120 ends the advance notice effect execution process. When it is determined in step 59SHS206 that it is not the cut-in advance notice effect execution timing (step 59SHS206: No), the effect control CPU 120 ends the advance notice effect execution process after executing the advance notice effect of other fluctuation patterns (step 59SHS210). ..

Subsequently, an execution example of the explanatory effect executed by the image display device 5 will be described. 20-10 to 20-12 are diagrams showing an example of the effect operation of the feature unit 59SH. Here, an example in which the explanatory effect A is executed will be described. When the variable display is not performed while waiting for customers, as shown in FIG. 20-10 (A), each decorative pattern display area 5L of "left", "middle", and "right" in the image display device 5 The symbol is stopped and displayed on 5C and 5R. The customer waiting state is a state in which the player is not playing the game ball and is waiting for a new player to start the game. In this example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the customer waiting state displays the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R, etc., but is in the customer waiting state. At some point, for example, the demo image may be displayed on the image display device 5.

A small symbol display area 59SH51 is provided in the lower right corner of the image display device 5, and each decorative symbol display area 5L, 5C, 5R of "left", "middle", and "right" is provided in the small symbol display area 59SH51. The symbols that are stopped and displayed are displayed as stopped. Further, an active display area 59SH 52 is provided in the center of the lower part of the image display device. Further, at a lower position in the image display device 5, a hold display area 59SH53 is provided in which an image displaying the generated hold storage information (hereinafter referred to as “hold display”) is displayed according to the number of hold storage information. Has been done. In the active display area 59SH 52, the variation correspondence display corresponding to the variation display is displayed during the execution of the variation display corresponding to the hold display deleted (moved or shifted) from the hold display area. The hold display area 59SH53 and the active display area 59SH 52 may be arranged at any position in the display area of the image display device 5. In this state, the hold display area 59SH53 and the active display area 59SH 52 do not display the hold display or the active display.

When the game ball wins in the winning ball device 6A after the waiting state for customers continues for 5 minutes or more, the active display is displayed in the active display area 59SH52 in the image display device 5 as shown in FIG. 20-10 (B). At the same time, the explanatory effect A is started in the central area. Here, the first block of the explanatory effect A is executed.

Explanation While the effect A is being executed, a telop 59SH54 having the characters "in tutorial" is displayed above the image display device 5. By displaying the telop 59SH54, the player is notified that the explanatory effect A is being executed. Explanation While the effect A is being executed, the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 are not displayed. Further, while the explanatory effect A is being executed, the small symbols are variably displayed in the small symbol display area 59SH51. Further, the hold display area 59SH53 can display the hold display, and the active display area 59SH 52 can display the active display.

In the explanatory effect A, first, as shown in FIG. 20-10 (B), the explanatory effect A 1st block 1st decorative character string 59SHWA11 of "Tell me! Yumemu-chan" is displayed in the center of the image display device 5. To. Further, the first A1 sound "Oshietemuchan" is output from the speakers 8L and 8R (see FIG. 1). The first A1 sound is output as a sound like a voice emitted by a plurality of people. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 20-10 (C), the explanatory effect A first block first decorative character string 59SHWA11 is erased, and instead, the main character 59SHMC is largely displayed in the center of the image display device 5. At this time, the main character 59SHMC replies "Yes" in response to the question "Tell me! Yumemu-chan" shown in FIG. 20-10 (B). The reply by the main character 59SHMC to the question of the explanation effect A first block first decoration character string 59SHWA11 is performed by the explanation effect A first block second decoration character string 59SHWA12 surrounded by the balloon 59SH55. Further, when the explanatory effect A first block second decorative character string 59SHWA12 is displayed, the second A2 sound "Hi" is output from the speakers 8L and 8R. The second A2 sound is a sound imitating the voice of the main character 59SHMC, and is output as a sound different from the first A1 sound.

Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 20-10 (D), the explanation of the effect is started by the main character 59SHMC displayed on the image display device 5. Therefore, on the image display device 5, as the content of the voice emitted by the main character 59SHMC, the explanatory effect A first block third decorative character string 59SHWA13 surrounded by the balloon 59SH55 is displayed. .. At this time, the A3 sound "Konkaiha" is output from the speakers 8L and 8R. The third A3 sound, like the A2 sound, is a sound that imitates the voice of the main character 59SHMC. Further, if a game ball wins in the winning ball device 6A while the variable display is being performed, the holding display is displayed in the holding display area as shown in FIG. 20-10 (D). FIG. 20-10 (D) shows an example in which two game balls are won in the winning ball device 6A and two holding displays are displayed in the holding display area.

Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 20-10 (E), the explanation of the effect is continued by the main character 59SHMC displayed on the image display device 5. Therefore, on the image display device 5, as the content of the voice emitted by the main character 59SHMC, the explanation effect A 1st block 4th decorative character string 59SHWA14 surrounded by the balloon 59SH55 is displayed. To. In this way, the player is notified that the character appearance effect executed during the SP reach will be explained. At this time, the A4 sound "SP Lee Chino Mini Chara Dayo" is output from the speakers 8L and 8R. The fourth A4 sound is a sound that imitates the voice of the main character 59SHMC, like the second A2 sound and the A3 sound.

After that, as shown in FIG. 20-10 (F), at the center position of the image display device 5, the explanation effect A "tsu-zu-ku" surrounded by the balloon 59SH55, the first block, the fifth decorative character string 59SHWA15. Is displayed. Description The display of the fifth decorative character string 59SHWA15 in the first block of the effect A continues until the variable display of the small symbol in the small symbol display area 59SH51 ends and one variable display ends. Further, while the variable display is performed once, the entire first block of the explanatory effect A is executed.

The length of the first block is the same as the fluctuation time of non-reach loss (normal use). Therefore, when the variable display based on the non-reach loss (normal use) fluctuation pattern PA-11 is executed, the first block ends at the end of the variable display. Further, the length of the variable display includes a time shorter or a longer time than the length of the fluctuation pattern PA-11, and examples of these cases will be described later.

When the first variable display ends and the first block of the explanatory effect A shown in FIGS. 20-10 ends, the second variable display starts and the second block of the explanatory effect A shown in FIG. 21-11 starts. Will be done. Explanation In the second block of the effect A, as shown in FIG. 20-11 (A), the main character 59SHMC moves to the lower left corner of the image display device 5 and is displayed small. Further, the image display device 5 displays an image for explaining the character appearance advance notice effect. Specifically, the central part of the image display device 5 is pointed by the arrow image 59SH56, and at the lower position of the central position of the image display device 5, the explanation effect "SP reach pays attention to here!" Surrounded by the balloon 59SH55. A second block first decorative character string 59SHWA21 is displayed.

Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 20-11 (B), the special character 59SHSC is displayed at the position indicated by the arrow image 59SH56. Further, at a lower position of the center position of the image display device 5, an explanatory effect A second block second decorative character string 59SHWA22 surrounded by a balloon 59SH55 is displayed. At this time, the A5 sound "Konokaragasutsgensult" is output from the speakers 8L and 8R. The fifth A5 sound is a sound that imitates the voice of the main character 59SHMC, like the second A2 sound to the A4 sound.

Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 20-11 (C), with the special character 59SHSC still displayed, the explanation effect A "Great chance!" Surrounded by the balloon 59SH55, the second block, the third decorative character string. 59SHWA23 is displayed. At this time, the A6 sound "Dai Chance" is output from the speakers 8L and 8R. The sixth sound is a sound that imitates the voice of the main character 59SHMC, like the second to A5 sounds. It is explained to the player that the special character 59SHSC is displayed during the SP reach by the explanation effect A, so that the expectation that the big hit state is executed is increased.

After that, as shown in FIG. 20-11 (D), the explanatory effect A second block fourth decorative character string 59SHWA24 of "Oh, ma, i" is displayed in the center of the image display device 5. At this time, the A7th sound "Oshimai" is output from the speakers 8L and 8R. The A7th sound is a sound imitating the voice of the main character 59SHMC, like the A2nd to A5th sounds. Description The display of the second block fourth decorative character string 59SHWA24 of the effect A continues until the variable display of the small symbol in the small symbol display area 59SH51 ends and one variable display ends. In this way, the second block of the explanatory effect A is executed while the variable display is performed once.

When the variable display in which the second block of the explanatory effect A is executed ends, the telop 59SH54 "in tutorial" is erased as shown in FIG. 20-11 (E), and the explanatory effect is completed and executed. It is known to players that there is no such thing. At that time, the image display device 5 is provided with decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, and variable display of decorative symbols in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R is started.

In the examples shown in FIGS. 20-10 and 20-11, the case where the two variable displays are executed in the non-reach loss fluctuation pattern is described, but the case where the fluctuation time is not the non-reach loss fluctuation pattern is described. The production may be performed. Hereinafter, an example in which the second variable display is not a non-reach loss variation pattern, and here, an example of an SP reach variation pattern (PA-15, PA-22) will be described.

The first variable display is executed in a non-reach loss variation pattern, and the first block of the explanatory effect A is executed as shown in FIGS. 20-10. When the second variable display is executed with a fluctuation pattern other than the non-reach loss fluctuation pattern, the stop block is executed. When the stop block is executed, after the first variable display is completed, as shown in FIG. 20-12 (A), an effect common to the second block of the explanatory effect A is executed, and the main character 59SHMC is an image. It moves to the lower left corner of the display device 5 and is displayed small, and the central part of the image display device 5 is pointed by the arrow image 59SH56. The cancellation effect first decorative character string 59SHWS21 saying "SP reach pays attention to here!" Is displayed.

Subsequently, in the second block of the explanatory effect A, instead of displaying the special character 59SHSC at the position pointed to by the arrow image 59SH56, in the stop block, the main character 59SHMC is displayed in a large size as shown in FIG. 20-12 (B). Will be done. Further, on the left side of the main character 59SHMC, a cancellation effect second decorative character string 59SHWS22 called "stage change!" Surrounded by the balloon 59SH55 is displayed. Further, the sound of "stage change" is output from the speakers 8L and 8R. By this display and output, the player is notified that the explanatory effect is canceled and the SP reach effect is executed from the reach effect.

Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 20-12 (C), the image display device 5 is provided with decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, and variable display of decorative symbols in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. Is started. Subsequently, the variable display of the left symbol and the right symbol is in a reach state in which the same symbol is temporarily stopped, and as shown in FIG. 20-12 (D), the cancellation effect third decorative character string 59SHWS23 of "reach!" Is an image display device. It is displayed in the center of 5. After that, as shown in FIG. 20-12 (E), a super reach effect (hereinafter, also referred to as “SP reach effect”) in which the main character 59SHMC and the enemy character 59SHEC confront each other is started. When the SP reach effect is started, the stop effect fourth decorative character string 59SHWS24 called "BOSS BATTLE" is displayed in the center of the image display device 5. In this way, the SP reach effect is executed.

By the way, when the first variable display and the second variable display both have a non-reach loss (normal use) variation pattern PA-11, the variation time of the variable display and the time required for each block of the explanatory effect are common. Therefore, the explanation effect is executed according to the time of the variable display. Further, when the variable display is a fluctuation pattern other than the non-reach loss (normal use) fluctuation pattern PA-11, the variable display fluctuation time and the time required for each block of the explanatory effect are different, so that the variable display time is adjusted. An explanatory effect is performed in a mode other than the explanatory effect. Hereinafter, the relationship between the variable time of the variable display and the content of the explanatory effect will be described, including those examples.

In the example described with reference to FIGS. 20-10 and 20-11 above, the first and second variable displays are both patterns in which the non-reach loss (normal use) fluctuation pattern PA-11 is performed. In the case of this "normal A1 pattern (basic pattern)", as shown in FIG. 20-13 (A), the second block is executed in the variable display after the variable display in which the first block is executed. Since the fluctuation time of the non-reach loss (normal use) fluctuation pattern PA-11 and the execution time of the first block and the second block are both 9000 ms, it is a non-reach loss (normal use) fluctuation pattern PA-11. Occasionally, each block of the explanatory effect ends with the end of the variable display.

When the variable display of the non-reach loss (for shortening) variation pattern PA-12 is included as the variable display in the process of executing each block of the explanation effect, the non-reach loss (shortening) is not executed without executing the explanation effect block. The display used when the fluctuation pattern PA-12 is used. For example, when the next variable display of the variable display in which the first block is executed is the "normal A2 pattern (shortening variation included pattern)" executed in the non-reach loss (for shortening) fluctuation pattern PA-12, As shown in FIG. 20-13 (B), after the first block is executed in the first variable display, the second block is not executed in the second variable display, and the explanation effect of "continue" is executed. .. In the explanation effect of "continue", the display of "tsu-zu-ku" displayed at the end of the first block is continuously displayed. After executing the explanation effect of "continue", the second block is executed when the third variable display is the non-reach loss (normal use) fluctuation pattern PA-11. When the non-reach loss (for shortening) fluctuation pattern PA-12 continues in the third and subsequent variable displays, the explanation effect of "continue" is continued, and then the non-reach loss (normal use) fluctuation pattern PA-11 or The second block is executed when the fluctuation pattern PA-13 of non-reach loss (for extension) is reached. In this way, when the variation pattern PA-12 of non-reach loss (for shortening) is set, the explanation effect of "continue" is executed without executing each block of the explanation effect. In this embodiment, the non-reach loss (for shortening) variation pattern PA-12 is not determined when the number of reservations is 0. Therefore, in the explanatory effect A, the non-reach loss (for shortening) variation pattern PA-12 is the first block. Will now be determined for variable display after execution.

Further, in the process of executing each block of the explanatory effect, if the variable display of the non-reach loss (extension) variation pattern PA-13 is included as the variable display, the explanatory effect of "continue" is executed. In the explanation effect of "continue", after the block of the explanation effect is completed, the display of "tsu-zu-ku" shown in FIG. 20-10 (F) is continuously executed as it is, and the time is adjusted. For example, when the first variable display in which the first block is executed is the “extended A3 pattern (extended variation included pattern)” which is the non-reach loss (extended) variation pattern PA-13, FIG. 20-13. As shown in (C), after executing the first block, the display of "tsu-zu-ku" is continuously displayed as it is. Here, since the required time of the first block is 9000 ms and the fluctuation time of the non-reach loss (extension) fluctuation pattern PA-13 is 13000 ms, the time for continuously displaying the "tsu-zu-ku" display as it is. Is about 4000 ms. Then, after the first variable display is completed, when the second variable display is, for example, the non-reach loss (normal use) fluctuation pattern PA-11, the second block of the explanatory effect A is executed together with the variable display. Further, when the second block is executed with the variable display of the non-reach loss (extension) fluctuation pattern PA-13, the display of "Oh, Ma, I" shown in FIG. 20-11 (D) is variably displayed as it is. Continue until is finished.

Further, when there is no hold for executing the next variable display after the first block is executed and the continuous execution of the variable display is interrupted, the continuous execution of the variable display is interrupted while the continuous execution of the variable display is interrupted. Continue to display "tsu-zu-ku" as it is. For example, in the case of the "normal A4 pattern (pattern including fluctuation interruption)" in which there is no hold for executing the next variable display when the variable display in which the first block is displayed ends, FIG. 20 As shown in -13 (D), the display of "tsu-zu-ku" is continued as it is until the next variable display is executed. Then, the second block is executed at the time of the second variable display.

Further, when the variable display variation pattern is a variation pattern other than the non-reach loss variation pattern, for example, the SP reach variation patterns PA-15 and PA-22, the explanation effect is stopped, and the reach effect and further the SP reach effect are performed. To execute. For example, in the case of the "SP reach A1 pattern" in which the SP reach variation pattern PA-15 is executed in the next variable display of the variable display in which the first block is executed, FIG. 20-14 (A) shows. As shown, after the first block is executed in the first variable display, the stop block is executed in the second variable display. The first half of the stop block is the effect before the stop, and as shown in FIG. 20-12 (A), the effect common to the first half of the second block shown in FIG. 20-11 (A) is executed. Subsequently, the latter half of the stop block is the effect after the stop, and the reach effect is executed as shown in FIG. 20-12 (B).

The ROM 121 of the effect control board 12 has 9000 ms SP reach first half data corresponding to the length of the explanatory effect as data for the first half of the SP reach effect, and data for the latter half after the explanatory effect is executed. The SP reach second half data having a length corresponding to the SP reach length (120,000 ms-9000 ms = 111000 ms) is stored. When the effect control CPU 120 executes the SP reach effect after the explanation effect A is executed, the effect control CPU 120 executes the data of the explanation effect A instead of the SP reach first half data, and subsequently executes the SP reach second half data, and executes the explanation effect. When A is not executed, the SP reach first half data and the SP reach second half data are continuously executed.

The SP reach variation patterns PA-15 and PA-22 are executed for 120,000 ms. When the explanatory effect A is executed in the variable display of the SP reach fluctuation patterns PA-15 and PA-22, the explanatory effect data shown in FIGS. 20-12 (A) to 20-12 (B) is 9000 ms. Then, the data from the reach effect to the SP reach effect shown in FIGS. 20-12 (C) to 20-12 (E) is executed during 111000 ms.

Further, in the ROM 121 of the effect control board 12, the explanatory effect was executed as the data for the first half of the normal reach effect, the NM reach first half data of 9000 ms corresponding to the length of the explanatory effect, and the data for the latter half. The NM reach second half data of the length corresponding to the later normal reach length (13000 ms-9000 ms = 4000 ms) is stored. When the effect control CPU 120 executes the normal reach effect after the explanation effect A is executed, the effect control CPU 120 executes the data of the explanation effect A instead of the NM reach first half data, and subsequently executes the NM reach second half data, and executes the explanation effect. When A is not executed, the NM reach first half data and the NM reach second half data are continuously executed.

When the stop block is executed for the first variable display, for example, the effects shown in FIGS. 20-10 (B) to (C) are executed as the effects before the stop. Subsequently, instead of the effect shown in FIG. 20-10 (D), the effect shown in FIG. 20-12 (B) is executed as the effect after the cancellation, and then the reach effect and further the SP reach effect are executed. As described above, when the SP reach effect is executed, the explanation effect A is executed halfway, the explanation effect A is stopped, the reach effect, and further, the SP reach effect is executed. Even when the reach effect is executed, the explanation effect A is executed halfway, the explanation effect A is stopped, and the reach effect is executed.

Further, in the case of the "SP reach deformation A pattern" in which the SP reach effect is executed in the variable display in which the explanatory effect A is executed, the first block of the explanatory effect A is as shown in FIG. 20-14 (B). The reach effect and the SP reach effect may be executed after the execution of. In this case, the reach effect and the SP reach effect are executed as they are in the second variable display without executing the effect after the stop shown in FIG. 20-12 (B). In this way, the explanatory effect may be stopped after the first block is executed, and the reach effect and the SP reach effect may be executed without executing the second block. Further, the reach effect may be executed after the second block is executed.

Next, an execution example of the explanatory effect executed by the image display device 5 when the explanatory effect B is executed will be described. 20-15 to 20-17 are diagrams showing an example of the effect operation of the feature unit 59SH. When the variable display is not performed while waiting for customers, as shown in FIG. 20-15 (A), each decorative pattern display area 5L of "left", "middle", and "right" in the image display device 5 The symbol is stopped and displayed on 5C and 5R. Further, in the small symbol display area 59SH51, the stop-displayed symbols are stopped and displayed in the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, respectively.

When the game ball wins in the winning ball device 6A after the waiting state for customers continues for 5 minutes or more, the active display is displayed in the active display area 59SH52 in the image display device 5 as shown in FIG. 20-15 (B). At the same time, the first block of the explanatory effect B is executed in the central area. Further, during the execution of the explanatory effect B, the telop 59SH54 having the characters "in tutorial" is displayed above the image display device 5.

In the explanatory effect B, first, as shown in FIG. 20-15 (B), the explanatory effect B 1st block 1st decorative character string 59SHWB11 of "Tell me! Yumemu-chan" is displayed in the center of the image display device 5. To. Further, the B1 sound "Oshietemuchan" is output from the speakers 8L and 8R (see FIG. 1). The first B1 sound is output as a sound like a voice emitted by a plurality of people. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 20-15 (C), the explanatory effect B, the first block, the first decorative character string 59SHWB11 is erased, and instead, the explanatory effect B surrounded by the main character 59SHMC and the blowout 59SH55 is "Yes". The second decorative character string 59SHWB12 of the first block is displayed large in the center of the image display device 5, and the second B2 sound imitating the voice of the main character 59SHMC called "Hi" is output from the speakers 8L and 8R.

Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 20-15 (D), the image display device 5 is surrounded by the balloon 59SH55 as the content of the voice emitted by the main character 59SHMC. One block third decorative character string 59SHWB13 is displayed. At this time, the B3 sound imitating the voice of the main character 59SHMC called "Konkaiha" is output from the speakers 8L and 8R. Up to this point, the same effect as the explanatory effect A is executed.

Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 20-15 (E), the image display device 5 has an explanatory effect of "It is a cut-in of SP reach" surrounded by a balloon 59SH55 as the content of the voice emitted by the main character 59SHMC. B 1st block 4th decorative character string 59SHWB14 is displayed. In this way, the player is notified that the cut-in effect executed during the SP reach will be explained. At this time, the B4 sound imitating the voice of the main character 59SHMC called "SP Reachino Cut Indayo" is output from the speakers 8L and 8R.

After that, as shown in FIG. 20-15 (F), at the center position of the image display device 5, an explanatory effect B 1st block 5th decorative character string 59SHWB15 surrounded by a balloon 59SH55. Is displayed. Description The display of the fifth decorative character string 59SHWB15 in the first block of the effect B continues until the variable display of the small symbol in the small symbol display area 59SH51 ends and one variable display ends. Further, also in the explanatory effect B, the length of the first block is the same as the fluctuation time of the non-reach loss (normal use), and the first block of the explanatory effect B is performed while one variable display is performed. The whole of is executed.

When the first variable display ends and the first block of the explanatory effect B shown in FIGS. 20-15 ends, the second variable display starts and the second block of the explanatory effect B shown in FIGS. 21-16 starts. Will be done. In the second block of the explanatory effect B, as shown in FIG. 20-16 (A), the main character 59SHMC moves to the lower left corner of the image display device 5 and is displayed small. Further, the image display device 5 displays an image for explaining the cut-in notice effect. Specifically, the explanation effect B, the second block, the first decorative character string 59SHWB21, which is surrounded by the balloon 59SH55, is displayed. At this time, the B5 sound imitating the voice of the main character 59SHMC called "SP Reach Chuha Cut In Gahassei" is output from the speakers 8L and 8R.

Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 20-16 (B), the blue cut-in image 59SHCB is displayed in the central portion of the image display device 5. The blue cut-in image 59SHCB contains a decorative character string of "chance!". Further, at a lower position of the center position of the image display device 5, an explanatory effect B second block second decorative character string 59SHWB22 surrounded by a balloon 59SH55 is displayed. At this time, the B6 sound imitating the voice of the main character 59SHMC called "Aocut Index Tie-dye" is output from the speakers 8L and 8R.

Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 20-16 (C), the red cut-in image 59SHCR is displayed in the central portion of the image display device 5. The red cut-in image 59SHCR contains a decorative character string of "super heat!". Further, in the lower position of the center position of the image display device 5, the explanatory effect B second block third decorative character string 59SHWB23 surrounded by the balloon 59SH55 is displayed. At this time, the B7 sound imitating the voice of the main character 59SHMC called "Akakat Innarasakocho" is output from the speakers 8L and 8R. With such an explanatory effect B, it is explained to the player that the degree of expectation differs depending on the type of cut-in generated during SP reach.

After that, as shown in FIG. 20-16 (D), the explanatory effect B second block fourth decorative character string 59SHWB24 of "tsu-zu-ku" is displayed in the center of the image display device 5. At this time, the B8 sound imitating the voice of the main character 59SHMC called "Tsuduku" is output from the speakers 8L and 8R. Description The display of the second block fourth decorative character string 59SHWB24 of the effect B continues until the variable display of the small symbol in the small symbol display area 59SH51 ends and one variable display ends. In this way, the second block of the explanatory effect B is executed while the variable display is performed once.

When the second variable display ends and the second block of the explanatory effect B shown in FIGS. 20-16 ends, the third variable display starts and the third block of the explanatory effect B shown in FIGS. 21-17 starts. Will be done. In the third block of the explanatory effect B, as shown in FIG. 20-17 (A), the main character 59SHMC remains small displayed in the lower left corner of the image display device 5. Further, in the central portion of the image display device 5, an explanatory effect B third block first decorative character string 59SHWB31 surrounded by a balloon 59SH55 is displayed. At this time, the B9th sound imitating the voice of the main character 59SHMC called "Soshite" is output from the speakers 8L and 8R.

Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 20-17 (B), a rainbow cut-in image 59SHCRB is displayed in the central portion of the image display device 5. The rainbow cut-in image 59SHCRB contains a decorative character string of "confirmed !?". Further, in the lower position of the center position of the image display device 5, the explanatory effect B third block second decorative character string 59SHWB32 surrounded by the balloon 59SH55 is displayed. At this time, the B10 sound imitating the voice of the main character 59SHMC called "Rainbow Nara" is output from the speakers 8L and 8R.

Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 20-17 (C), the rainbow cut-in image 59SHCRB is displayed in the central portion of the image display device 5, and is surrounded by the balloon 59SH55 at the lower position of the central position of the image display device 5. As the decorative character, the explanation effect B, the third block, the third decorative character string 59SHWB33, which says "Big hit confirmed !?", is displayed. At this time, the B11 sound imitating the voice of the main character 59SHMC called "Oatarikakutei" is output from the speakers 8L and 8R. Unlike other sounds, the B11th sound is output with a phrase that raises the flexion, and is output with an expression that expresses an interrogative form. It is explained to the player that it is almost certain that the jackpot state is executed by the rainbow cut-in occurring during the SP reach by such an explanatory effect B.

After that, as shown in FIG. 20-17 (D), the explanatory effect B third block fourth decorative character string 59SHWB34 is displayed in the center of the image display device 5. At this time, the B12 sound imitating the voice of the main character 59SHMC called "Oshimai" is output from the speakers 8L and 8R. Description The display of the third block fourth decorative character string 59SHWB34 of the effect B continues until the variable display of the small symbol in the small symbol display area 59SH51 ends and one variable display ends. In this way, the third block of the explanatory effect B is executed while the variable display is performed once.

When the variable display in which the third block of the explanation effect B is executed ends, the telop 59SH54 "in tutorial" is erased as shown in FIG. 20-17 (E), and the explanation effect ends and is executed. Notifying the player that there is no such thing. At that time, the image display device 5 is provided with decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, and variable display of decorative symbols in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R is started.

Next, the relationship between the variable time of the variable display and the content of the explanatory effect in the explanatory effect B executed over the three variable displays will be described. The example described with reference to FIGS. 20-15 to 20-17 is a pattern in which the first to third variable displays are all performed in the non-reach loss (normal use) fluctuation pattern PA-11. In the case of this "normal B1 pattern (basic pattern)", as shown in FIG. 20-18 (A), the second block is executed after the first block is executed, and the second block is executed after the second block is executed. Execute 3 blocks. Since the fluctuation time of the non-reach loss (normal use) fluctuation pattern PA-11 and the execution time of the first block to the third block are both 9000 ms, it is a non-reach loss (normal use) fluctuation pattern PA-11. Occasionally, each block of the explanatory effect ends with the end of the variable display.

When the variable display of the non-reach loss (for shortening) variation pattern PA-12 is included as the variable display in the process of executing each block of the explanation effect, the non-reach loss (shortening) is not executed without executing the explanation effect block. The display used when the fluctuation pattern PA-12 is used. For example, the first variable display in which the first block is executed is executed, and then the next variable display in the second variable display in which the second block is executed is the non-reach loss (for shortening) fluctuation pattern PA-12. In the case of the "normal B2 pattern (pattern including shortened fluctuation)" to be executed, as shown in FIG. 20-18 (B), the first block is executed in the first variable display, and the second variable is executed. After executing the second block in the display, in the third variable display, the display of "tsu-zu-ku" displayed at the end of the second block is continuously displayed without executing the third block. The third block is executed when the fourth variable display is the non-reach loss (normal use) fluctuation pattern PA-11. If the non-reach loss (for shortening) variation pattern PA-12 continues in the fourth and subsequent variable displays, then the non-reach loss (normal use) variation pattern PA-11 or the non-reach loss (extension) variation pattern PA When it becomes -13, the third block is executed. Further, when the next variable display is the non-reach loss (for shortening) fluctuation pattern PA-12 after the first block is executed in the first variable display, the second block is not executed and the end of the first block is executed. The display of "tsu-zu-ku" displayed in is continuously displayed, and the second block is executed when the third or subsequent variable display is the non-reach loss (normal use) fluctuation pattern PA-11. do. Therefore, in both the tables between the first block and the first block and between the second block and the third block, the display of "tsu-zu-ku" displayed at the end of the previous block is continuously displayed. Sometimes.

Further, in the process of executing each block of the explanatory effect, if the variable display of the non-reach loss (for extension) variation pattern PA-13 is included as the variable display, after the block of the explanatory effect is completed, FIG. 20 Continue to execute the display of "tsu, zu, ku" shown in -15 (F), and adjust the time. For example, as shown in FIG. 20-18 (C), the first variable display in which the first block is executed is the non-reach loss (normal use) fluctuation pattern PA-11, and the second block is executed 2 When the variable display of the second time is the "normal B3 pattern (pattern including extension variation)" which is the variation pattern PA-13 of non-reach loss (for extension), the second block is continuously executed after the first block is executed. Execute, and after executing the second block, the display of "tsu-zu-ku" is continuously displayed as it is. Subsequently, after the second variable display is completed, when the third variable display is, for example, the non-reach loss (extension) fluctuation pattern PA-13, the third block of the explanatory effect A is executed together with the variable display. After executing the third block, the display of "tsu-zu-ku" is continuously displayed as it is. When the third block is executed with the variable display of the non-reach loss (normal use) fluctuation pattern PA-11, the display of "Oh, Ma, I" shown in FIG. 20-16 (D) is variably displayed as it is. Continue until is finished.

Further, after executing the first block or the second block, when there is no hold for executing the next variable display and the continuous execution of the variable display is interrupted, the continuous execution of the variable display is interrupted. During that time, the display of "tsu-zu-ku" continues as it is. For example, as shown in FIG. 20-18 (D), when the second variable display in which the second block executed after the first variable display in which the first block is displayed is completed is completed. In the case of "normal B4 pattern (pattern including fluctuation interruption)" including the case where there is no hold for executing the next variable display, "tsu-zuku" until the next variable display is executed. Continues to display. Then, the third block is executed when the third variable display following the second variable display is performed.

Further, when the variable display variation pattern is a variation pattern other than the non-reach loss variation pattern, for example, the SP reach variation patterns PA-15 and PA-22, the explanation effect is stopped, and the reach effect and further the SP reach effect are performed. To execute. For example, in the case of the "SP reach B1 pattern" in which the variable display of the SP reach variation pattern PA-15 is executed in the next variable display of the variable display in which the first block is executed, FIG. 20-19 ( As shown in A), after the first block is executed in the first variable display, the stop block is executed in the second variable display. The first half of the stop block is the effect before the stop, and as shown in FIG. 20-12 (A), the effect common to the first half of the second block shown in FIG. 20-11 (A) is executed. Subsequently, the latter half of the stop block is the effect after the stop, and the effect is executed as shown in FIG. 20-12 (B).

Further, as shown in FIG. 20-19 (A), when the second variable display is completed in the "SP reach B1 pattern", the next variable display is executed without executing the jackpot state. At this time, if the second block of the explanatory effect B is executed without executing the stop effect in the second variable display, the next variable display after the second variable display becomes the third variable display. , The third block of the explanatory effect B is executed, but the third block is not executed because the SP reach is executed. Even if the reach effect is executed instead of the SP reach effect in the second variable display, the third block is not executed in the next variable display.

Further, even when the explanatory effect B is executed, the variable display may include the variable display of the non-reach loss (for shortening) variation pattern PA-12. For example, the variable display after the first variable display in which the first block is executed and then the second variable display in which the second block is executed is a non-reach loss (for shortening) variation. In the case of the "SP reach B2 pattern" in which the variable display of the pattern PA-12 is executed, the first block is executed in the first variable display as shown in FIG. 20-19 (B), and then 2 The second block is executed in the variable display of the second time. Subsequently, the third variable display is a variable display of the non-reach loss (for shortening) fluctuation pattern PA-12, and after executing the second block, the display of "tsu-zu-ku" is continuously displayed as it is. do. As the subsequent fourth variable display, the variable display of the SP reach fluctuation patterns PA-15 and PA-22 is executed. At this time, the pre-cancellation effect and the post-cancellation effect are executed as the stop effect, and then the reach effect is performed. And SP reach production is executed.

Further, in the case of the "SP reach deformation B pattern" in which the SP reach effect is executed in the variable display in which the explanatory effect B is executed, as shown in FIG. 20-19 (B), the first block of the explanatory effect A. The reach effect and the SP reach effect may be executed after the execution of the first block and the second block. In this case, the reach effect and the SP reach effect are executed as they are in the second or third variable display without executing the effect after cancellation (not shown). In this way, the explanatory effect is stopped after the first block is executed or after the first block and the second block are executed, and the reach effect and the SP reach effect are executed without the second block being executed. It may be done.

As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, in performing the explanatory effect, the explanatory effect can be executed for a predetermined period, for example, 15 days after the conditions for operation are satisfied and for example, after the pachinko gaming machine 1 is installed in the game hall. Is. Therefore, since the explanation effect can be executed during this predetermined period, even a player having a small game history can see the explanation effect, so that the deterioration of the effect can be suppressed. can.

The condition regarding the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is installed in the game hall, but other conditions may be used. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 may be shipped from the factory, or the pachinko gaming machine may be turned on. Further, it may be when the gaming ball is launched from the pachinko gaming machine 1, or it may be the opening time of the gaming field on the day when the gaming machine is installed. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the explanation effect can be executed from the next day when 12 hours have passed after being installed in the game hall, but it may be executed at other timings, for example. , The explanation effect may be enabled from the time when 12 hours have passed after the pachinko gaming machine 1 is installed in the amusement park. Further, the conditions relating to the operation may be other than those relating to the vicinity when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is installed in the amusement park. For example, after the gaming machine is installed, the conditions for operation may be satisfied for a certain period, for example, every month, or when the period during which the gaming ball is not launched exceeds one day. The conditions for operation may be satisfied. The predetermined period is 15 days, but other periods may be used. For example, it may be a period of 14 days or less, or a period of 16 days or more. The predetermined period is 15 days, but it may be a period that does not span days, such as several hours. In addition, the time for executing the explanatory effect may be specified. For example, the explanatory effect may be executed only for a few hours from the start of business in a day, or for a specified period, for example, from 10:00 to 12:00, from 15:00 to 18:00, from 20:00 to 22:00, etc. The explanation effect may be executed. Further, the predetermined period may be a period in which the number of fluctuations of the special map or the normal map exceeds a certain number of times. For example, when the number of fluctuations of the special figure exceeds 200 times, it may be determined that the predetermined period has elapsed.

Further, the condition for adding the number of working days may be another condition. For example, the number of working days may be increased by turning on or off the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1, clearing the RAM 102 or the RAM 122, and the like. Alternatively, when a plurality of these conditions are satisfied, the number of working days may be added. Further, it is possible to set a holiday of the amusement park in advance and calculate the number of operating days of the pachinko gaming machine 1 by excluding the holiday. Further, the condition for adding the number of working days may be one condition or two or more conditions including a plurality of one condition.

Further, the explanatory effect is executed over a plurality of variable displays. Specifically, the explanatory effect is executed over two variable displays, and the explanatory effect B is executed over three variable displays. Therefore, since the game can be continued even during the execution of the explanatory effect, it is possible to prevent the progress of the game from being hindered. In addition, since it is easy to secure a long time for executing the explanation effect, it is possible to make it easy to understand and enhance the content of the explanation effect. In addition, when the explanation effect ends in the middle, it is possible to promote the operation for the player in order to see the explanation effect until the end.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the explanatory effect is executed over a plurality of variable displays, but may be executed so as to be completed by one variable display. It may also be executed over four or more variable displays. Further, although the explanatory effect is executed in the continuous variable display, it may be executed in the discontinuous variable display. For example, after the first variable display is executed, the explanatory effect may be executed in the third and fifth variable displays. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, one type of explanatory effect is provided for each number of explanatory effects, but even if the number of explanatory effects is the same, a plurality of explanatory effects having different contents may be provided. For example, three types of explanatory effects over two variable displays may be provided, five types of explanatory effects over three variable displays, and two types of explanatory effects over four variable displays may be provided.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided with an explanation effect execution switch that allows the period for executing the explanation effect to be set to a period of 15 days from the installation of the pachinko game machine 1. Therefore, the period during which the explanation effect can be executed can be lengthened according to the situation of the game hall where the pachinko gaming machine 1 is installed, the business policy, and the like. Therefore, since the execution period of the explanatory effect can be set according to the situation of each playground, it is possible to suppress the deterioration of the effect.

It should be noted that an explanatory effect shortening switch that can shorten the period during which the explanatory effect can be executed may be provided. Further, the explanation effect non-execution switch may be provided so that the explanation effect is not executed. Further, the explanation effect non-execution switch may be operated by the staff of the game hall and may not be operated by the player, or may be operated by the player.

Further, the effect control CPU 120 in the pachinko gaming machine 1 does not execute the explanation effect until 5 minutes have elapsed after receiving the customer waiting command, and after 5 minutes have elapsed after receiving the customer waiting command, the explanation effect is not executed. Based on the fact that the variation pattern command is received first and the next variable display is executed, the explanatory effect to be executed in the next variable display is determined. Therefore, if 5 minutes have passed since the customer waiting command was received, there is a high possibility that the players have been replaced. Therefore, by determining the explanation effect to be executed in the first variable display after 5 minutes have passed from receiving the customer waiting command, the explanation effect can be executed again when the player changes. , It is possible to suppress the deterioration of the effect.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the content of the explanatory effect is determined after 5 minutes have elapsed from the reception of the customer waiting command, but it may be possible to determine whether or not to perform the explanatory effect. Further, the content of the explanatory effect is determined 5 minutes after receiving the customer waiting command, but it may be another time such as 10 minutes after receiving the customer waiting command. In the above-mentioned pachinko gaming machine 1, the replacement of players is determined based on the elapsed time from receiving the customer waiting command, but the replacement of players is determined by other means. You may. For example, the replacement of the players may be determined by a sensor that detects the player who plays the pachinko gaming machine 1, or the launch state of the game ball or the operation state of the ball striking operation handle 30, for example, the game ball is launched for a certain period of time. It may be determined that the player is replaced depending on whether or not the ball hitting operation handle 30 has been operated for a certain period of time. Furthermore, the replacement of players may be determined based on the time after the symbols such as special figures, normal figures, and decorative symbols are confirmed, or after the game ball has passed through the start opening, the passing gate, and the out opening. The replacement of players may be determined based on the elapsed time. The replacement of players may be determined depending on whether or not the customer waiting demo effect is executed.

Further, the explanation effect execution switch is a push sensor 35B or a controller sensor unit 35A for detecting the operation of the push button 31B or the stick controller 31A, and the push sensor 35B or the controller sensor can operate the push button 31B or the stick controller 31A by the player. The explanation effect may be canceled when the unit 35A detects it. In this case, the explanation effect may be stopped during the execution of the explanation effect, or the explanation effect may be set not to be executed before the explanation effect is started (before the variable display is executed). You may. A player who does not need to see the explanation effect can stop the explanation effect by operating the push button 31B or the stick controller 31A, so that it is possible to suppress a decrease in the player's interest.

Instead of the push sensor 35B or the controller sensor unit 35A that detects the operation of the push button 31B or the stick controller 31A and the push button 31B or the stick controller 31A, an motion detection sensor that directly detects the motion of the player may be provided. .. For example, a detection sensor capable of detecting the movement of the player, for example, the movement of holding the hand in front of the game board 2 may be provided.

Further, when the push sensor 35B or the controller sensor unit 35A detects the operation of the push button 31B or the stick controller 31A by the player, the explanation effect can be stopped, and the explanation to that effect is displayed on the image display device 5. You may. By displaying the explanation on the image display device 5, it is possible to inform the player that the explanation effect can be prevented from being executed. Further, when a display device other than the image display device 5, for example, a sub liquid crystal display device is provided, the explanation to the effect that the explanation effect can be stopped is given to another display device instead of the image display device 5. It may be displayed, or it may be displayed on both the image display device 5 and other display devices.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the execution ratio of various effects such as the SP reach effect is constant regardless of the operating period of the pachinko gaming machine 1, but the execution ratio differs depending on the operating period of the pachinko gaming machine 1. A production may be provided. For example, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, as the SP reach effect, it is possible to provide a specific effect in which the execution rate increases from 0% at the time of SP reach to 50% when the operating period elapses for a predetermined period, for example, 5 days. can. The specific effects are, for example, a character appearance notice effect and a cut-in notice effect during the SP reach effect. This specific effect is not executed until the operation period elapses, and can be executed when the predetermined period elapses, so to speak, it is a released effect. In addition, it may be possible to execute an explanatory effect regarding the released specific effect. In this case, since the explanatory effect can be executed according to the period in which the specific effect that is the target of the explanatory effect is released and executed, the effect of the effect can be enhanced.

For example, a special SP reach is provided that is released when three weeks have passed since the pachinko gaming machine 1 was installed, and a special SP reach is provided when three weeks have passed since the pachinko gaming machine 1 was installed. The explanatory effect for explaining the above may be executed. The explanatory effect of the special SP reach in this case may be released for a certain period of time, for example, one week after the special SP reach is released. Further, an explanatory effect for explaining a notice that the special SP reach will be released before the special SP reach is released, for example, one week before the special SP reach is released may be executed.

It should be noted that the execution rate of the specific effect until the operating period elapses may be a rate lower than 50% instead of 0%. Further, for the specific effect, a plurality of elapsed times when the execution rate increases may be set so that the execution rate of the specific effect increases stepwise. At this time, as the explanatory effect, the content of the explanation about the specific effect may become more detailed as the execution rate of the specific effect increases. In detailing the content of the explanation, the explanation time may be lengthened.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, in the cancellation block of the explanation effect, the explanation effect being executed ends in the first half, and the SP reach effect is executed from the reach effect from the second half. Therefore, even if the explanatory effect is executed at the beginning of the variable display, there is a possibility that the SP reach effect is executed in the variable display. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from recognizing that the SP reach effect is not executed at the stage when the variable display is started, so that it is possible to suppress the deterioration of the game interest.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, in the explanatory effect, as an explanation regarding the specific effect, the character appearance advance notice effect and the cut-in advance notice effect executed during the SP reach are explained. For this reason, even a player who sees the SP reach for the first time can recognize the presence or absence of the character appearance notice effect and the meaning of the cut-in executed in the cut-in notice effect, so that it is possible to deepen the understanding of the specific effect. It can be done and the effect of production can be enhanced.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, only one type of character appears in the character appearance notice, but any of a plurality of types of characters may appear. In this case, the degree of expectation may differ depending on the type of character that appears. There are three types of cut-in notices, blue, red, and rainbow, but only one type may be used.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, in the cancellation block of the explanation effect, when the explanation effect performed in the first half is canceled and the reach effect and the SP reach effect in the latter half are performed, it is shown in FIG. 20-12 (B). As described above, the main character 59SHMC notifies that the explanatory effect is canceled by performing the effect of "stage change". Therefore, it is possible to reduce the sense of incongruity caused by the cancellation of the explanation effect.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, as shown in FIG. 20-12 (B), the main character 59SHMC performs an effect called "stage change", but as a subsequent effect, a reach effect or an SP reach effect is executed. It may be notified even. Further, the "stage change" is displayed on the image display device 5 and the speaker 8R. Output from 8R, but displayed on the image display device 5, or speaker 8R. It may only be output from 8R. When the pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided with a display device other than the image display device 5 such as a sub liquid crystal display device, the second decorative character string 59SHWS22 for canceling the “stage change!” Is the image display device 5. Alternatively, or together with the image display device 5, it may be displayed on another display device.

Further, the content of the explanatory effect may be changed according to conditions such as the number of days that the pachinko gaming machine 1 has been operated. By changing the content of the explanatory effect according to the conditions such as the number of working days, the content of the explanatory effect can be diversified, so that the deterioration of the interest can be suppressed. For example, the explanation effect A can be executed when the number of working days is 1 to 5 days, the explanation effect B can be executed when the number of working days is 6 to 10 days, and the explanation effect can be executed when the number of working days is 11 to 15 days. A and the explanatory effect B may be made feasible. Further, as the number of working days increases, the number of explanatory effects to be executed may increase. For example, when the number of working days is one day, the explanation effect A can be executed, when the number of working days is 6 days, the explanation effect B can be executed, and when the number of working days is 11 days, the explanation effect C can be executed. You may do so. In this case, it can be said that the explanatory effect B and the explanatory effect C are released (become feasible) as the number of working days increases.

Further, in the above-mentioned pachinko gaming machine 1, after the explanation effect is stopped and the reach effect or the SP reach effect is executed, the explanation effect is not continued, but the reach effect or the SP reach effect is executed. After that, the continuation of the explanation effect may be executed. In this case, the disappointment of the player who was looking forward to the explanation effect can be reduced. Further, after the explanatory effect is stopped and the reach effect or the SP reach effect is executed, the explanatory effect may be executed again from the beginning. In this case, it is possible not to lose the opportunity to execute the explanatory effect. After the reach effect or the SP reach effect is executed, if the explanatory effect is to be executed again from the beginning, the canceled explanatory effect may be executed, or the explanatory effect other than the canceled explanatory effect is executed. You may do so.

Further, it may be determined whether or not to execute the continuation of the explanatory effect depending on the content of the effect executed after the explanatory effect is stopped. For example, after only the reach effect is executed, the continuation of the explanatory effect may be executed, and after the SP reach effect is executed, the continuation of the explanatory effect may not be executed. Further, after only the reach effect is executed, the continuation of the explanatory effect may be executed, and after the SP reach effect is executed, the explanatory effect may be executed again from the beginning.

Further, in the above-mentioned pachinko gaming machine 1, the fluctuation pattern PA-12 indicating "non-reach loss (for shortening)" is a fluctuation pattern that is not determined when the number of holdings is 0, but the number of holdings is 0. It may be decided at times. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this case, when the variation pattern PA-12 of "non-reach loss (for shortening)" is determined when the number of holdings is 0, when the explanatory effect is executed, a dedicated display is displayed. For example, the display shown in FIG. 20-10 (B) may be executed.

Further, in the above-mentioned pachinko gaming machine 1, the telop 59SH54 is displayed while the explanation effect is being executed to notify that the explanation effect is being executed, but the telop 59SH54 is not displayed. The notification that the explanation effect is being executed may not be performed. In this case, the area of the range that can be used for the explanatory effect in the image display device 5 can be widened.

Further, in the above-mentioned pachinko gaming machine 1, a stop block is provided to execute the explanation effect in the first half, and the explanation effect is stopped in the second half. The first half data of each may be provided, and the second half data may be shared. In this case, data can be shared and the storage capacity can be reduced.

Further, in the above-mentioned pachinko gaming machine 1, the explanatory effect is executed from the start of the variable display, but may be executed at other timings. For example, the variable display may be started after a certain period of time, for example, 2 to 3 seconds has elapsed. In addition, an effect other than the explanatory effect may be inserted in the middle of the explanatory effect. Further, the explanatory effect is executed during the variable display of the special figure (decorative symbol) in the normal state (low accuracy low base state), but may be executed at other timings. For example, it may be executed in the probable change state (high probability state) or the time saving state (high base state), or may be executed in the big hit state. Further, it may be executed during the variable display of the normal figure. Further, the reach effect and the SP reach effect executed after the explanation effect is stopped are executed immediately after the explanation effect is stopped, but the explanation effect is canceled for the effect executed after the explanation effect is stopped. It may be executed immediately after it is done. For example, it may be executed at the time of the next variable display of the variable display in which the explanatory effect is canceled, or it may be executed at the time of the subsequent variable display.

Further, in the above-mentioned pachinko gaming machine 1, the suggestion effect is an SP reach effect, but the suggestion effect may be another effect, for example, a reach effect such as a normal reach effect executed at the time of normal reach. Further, the suggestion effect may be an effect other than the reach effect, for example, a line notice effect in which lines are displayed while the decorative pattern displayed in the decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R is changing, and a cut in which a cut-in is inserted. In-effect, hold change effect that changes the display mode of the hold display displayed in the hold display area 59SH53, active change effect that changes the display mode of the active display displayed in the active display area 59SH52, movable body 32 operates. It may be a physical effect. Alternatively, in the suggestion effect, the wind is generated by operating an operating means such as the push button 31B or the stick controller 31A, an effect using light such as lighting or blinking of the game effect lamp 9, and further, a wind generating means (not shown). It may be an effect using other effect means such as an effect of causing the mist (fog) to be generated or a mist (fog) being generated by the mist (fog) generating means.

Further, in the above-mentioned pachinko gaming machine 1, when the explanatory effect is canceled, the explanatory effect is canceled in the variable display in which the suggestive effect (SP reach effect) is executed, but the explanatory effect is canceled in another embodiment. You may do so. For example, the explanatory effect may be canceled in the variable display before the variable display in which the suggestion effect is executed. Further, in the above-mentioned pachinko gaming machine 1, after the explanation effect is stopped, the SP reach effect is executed with the normal reach effect sandwiched between them, but the suggestion effect (SP reach effect) is executed immediately after the suggestion effect is stopped. It may be done. Further, a peculiar connecting effect may be executed after the explanatory effect is stopped and before the transition to the SP reach effect. Further, the display priority of the suggestion effect may be raised while the explanation effect is being executed so that the explanation effect cannot be seen. In this case, the display priority of the suggestion effect is gradually increased to explain. The production may gradually disappear and the explanation production may be canceled.

Further, in the above-mentioned pachinko gaming machine 1, after the explanation effect is stopped in order to execute the suggestion effect, the explanation effect is not re-executed. However, after the suggestion effect is completed, the explanation effect is executed. You may try to fix it. In this case, for example, after the variable display in which the suggestion effect is executed is completed, when the variable display of the variation pattern in which the explanatory effect can be executed is executed, the continuation of the canceled explanatory effect may be executed. However, the canceled explanation effect may be re-executed from the beginning. Alternatively, a different type of explanatory effect from the canceled explanatory effect may be executed from the beginning. The continuation of the explanation effect here may be a continuation of the explanation effect from the place where the explanation effect was canceled when the explanation effect was canceled during one variable display, or the explanation effect was changed when the variable display was switched. It may be an explanatory effect that was scheduled to be executed in the next variable display when it was canceled. When executing the continuation of the explanation effect, for example, the player may be informed that the explanation effect is continued by inserting an effect in which the main character 59SHMC says "It is a continuation of the explanation".

Further, in the above-mentioned pachinko gaming machine 1, although the content of the suggestion effect (SP reach effect) is explained in the explanatory effect, other effects may be explained. For example, it may be an explanation of contents such as characters displayed in the production, an explanation of a gaming method of the pachinko gaming machine 1, or an explanation of a customization function. Alternatively, the performance (specs) of the pachinko gaming machine 1, the game method in a special state (for example, the right-handed method when right-handed is required), the prohibited actions when playing a game, for example, using a magnet. The act of hitting the pachinko gaming machine 1 may be explained.

Further, in the above-mentioned pachinko gaming machine 1, even when the first block of the explanation effect is executed, the stop block is executed when the reach effect is executed, but the timing at which the first block of the explanation effect is executed, Here, when the reach effect is executed in the variable display that starts the fluctuation 5 minutes after receiving the customer waiting command, the explanatory effect (the effect of the stop block instead of the first block) is not executed. You may do it. In this case, since the explanatory effect is originally supposed to be executed, but the explanatory effect is not executed, it is possible to increase the expectation that the jackpot state will be executed when the variable display starts.

Further, in the above-mentioned pachinko gaming machine 1, the type (content) of the explanatory effect to be executed is 50 for the explanatory effect A and the explanatory effect B, respectively, with reference to the explanatory effect determining table shown in FIGS. 20-5 (B). It is determined at a rate of%, but it may be determined at another rate. For example, the same explanatory effect as the previously executed explanatory effect may not be executed. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, since there are two types of explanatory effects, the explanatory effect A and the explanatory effect B, the explanatory effect A and the explanatory effect B are executed alternately. Further, the execution order of the explanatory effect may be determined. For example, the explanatory effect may be executed in the order of the explanatory effect A → the explanatory effect B → the explanatory effect B → the explanatory effect A → the explanatory effect B → ....

Further, in determining the type of the explanatory effect, when the effect or the like to be explained in the explanatory effect is executed, the explanatory effect to be executed next is the explanatory effect using the executed effect or the like as the explanation target. May be executed. In this case, the main character 59SHMC executes an explanatory effect (hereinafter referred to as "executed effect, etc. explanatory effect") in a form of explaining the content of the previously executed effect by saying "The previous effect is ...". You may do so. Further, the explanatory effect such as the executed effect may be executed only in the explanatory effect whose explanation target is the effect or the like executed in the past. Further, the effect or the like executed in the past may be an explanation target of the explanatory effect executed next to the effect or the like executed in the past, or may be an explanation target of the explanatory effect executed after that. .. Further, such an explanatory effect for the effect executed in the past may be enabled until it is determined that the player has been replaced, or may be executed even after the player has been replaced. You may try to.

Further, in the above-mentioned pachinko gaming machine 1, the explanatory effect is executed by the display on the image display device 5 and the output of the sound from the speakers 8L and 8R, but the display on the image display device 5 and the speakers 8L and 8R It may be executed only by the output of the sound of. Alternatively, the explanatory effect may be performed using another device. For example, an accessory having a plurality of boards on which different character strings are drawn is provided, and the board in the accessory is moved so that one of the boards can be seen by the player, and the explanation effect is executed by the board in the visible state. Alternatively, the explanatory effect may be performed using a lamp, a 7-segment display, or the like.

Further, in the above-mentioned pachinko gaming machine 1, the image display device 5 is informed that the explanatory effect is being executed by displaying "Tutorial in progress", but it may be notified in another mode. For example, the fact that the explanation is being given may be output by voice, the lamp may be illuminated with a predetermined color or pattern, or an accessory described as "in tutorial" may be used. Further, any one of these may be executed more than once.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 may be configured such that the winning probability (ball output rate) of a big hit changes according to a set value. Specifically, in the special symbol normal processing of the special symbol process processing, the winning probability (ball output rate) of the big hit is changed by using the display result determination table (winning probability) according to the set value. The set value is composed of three stages of 1 to 3, with 1 having the lowest payout rate and increasing the value in the order of 1, 2 and 3 to increase the payout rate. That is, when 1 is set as the set value, the advantage is the lowest for the player, and the larger the value is in the order of 2 or 3, the higher the advantage is. The degree of advantage may be a stage other than the three stages of 1 to 3, and may be, for example, six stages. In addition, in order to change the ball output rate, instead of the winning probability of the big hit, or together with the winning probability of the big hit, the probability variation inrush rate, the probability variation continuation rate, the time reduction inrush rate, the time reduction continuation rate, the probability of a small hit, etc. You may try to change the probability of.

In this way, when the ball output rate changes depending on the set value, the execution rate of the explanatory effect executed may change depending on the set value. For example, in the above-mentioned pachinko gaming machine 1, the execution ratios of the explanation effect A and the explanation effect B are 50% each, but the higher the set value, the higher the execution rate of the explanation effect B than that of the explanation effect A. You may do it. Alternatively, the execution rate may be inclined depending on the evenness and oddity of the set value. Since the execution ratio of the explanatory effect differs depending on the set value, it is possible to provide the player with an element for setting the value depending on the type of the executed explanatory effect, so that the accuracy of the setting estimation by the player can be improved. Can contribute to the improvement of.

Further, when the payout rate changes depending on the set value, the determination ratios of non-reach, normal reach, and super reach may be different depending on the set value. For example, the higher the set value, the easier it is to select super reach, and the lower the set value, the easier it is to select non-reach. In this case, since the player can be provided with an element for setting a value depending on the type of reach effect executed, the accuracy of the setting estimation by the player can be improved, which can contribute to the improvement of the interest.

Further, in the embodiment of the feature unit 59SH, a pachinko gaming machine is applied as an example of a gaming machine, but for example, a game can be played by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using the gaming value. One game is completed by deriving the variable display result to an image display device capable of variablely displaying a plurality of types of symbols that can be identified, and the variable display result derived to the image display device. It can also be applied to slot machines where prizes can be generated according to the above.

In this case, one block of the explanatory effect may be executed during one slot machine game. The time required for one game of a slot machine varies depending on the skill of the player and the like, but it is set to be at least 4.1 seconds or more, for example. Therefore, the time required for one block of the explanatory effect is arbitrary, but for example, the required time for one block of the explanatory effect may be 4.1 seconds, or a time of 4.1 seconds or less, for example, 1 second or 2 seconds. It may be a time during which a certain amount of effect can be executed after the explanation effect such as is completed.

(Explanation of feature section 59SH and feature section 31AK)
When the pachinko gaming machine 1 includes the feature section 31AK, the pachinko gaming machine 1 performs title notification for notifying the title corresponding to the reach effect, for example, but when the pachinko gaming machine 1 includes the feature section 59SH and the feature section 31AK. For example, in the explanatory effect, the advance notice (suggestion) of the reach effect may be explained.

Further, in the explanatory effect A, the advance notice (suggestion) may be explained for the reach effect via the title notification, and in the explanatory effect B, the advance notice (suggestion) may be explained for the reach effect not via the title notification. .. Further, in either the explanatory effect A or the explanatory effect B, the reach effect via the title notification and the advance notice (suggestion) that the title notification is not performed may be explained.

(Additional notes regarding the feature section 59SH)
(11) The gaming machine according to one aspect of the present invention is a gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit state or the like) that is advantageous to the player, and the description of the game will be described. An explanation effect executor (for example, an effect control CPU 120 or the like) that can execute an explanation effect (for example, an explanation effect A for explaining a character appearance advance notice effect and an explanation effect B for explaining a cut-in notice explanation). The suggestion effect executing means (for example, the effect control CPU 120 or the like) capable of executing the suggestion effect (for example, SP reach effect) suggesting that the control is controlled in an advantageous state is provided. It is possible to cancel the explanatory effect being executed and execute the suggestion effect (for example, it is possible to provide a stop block in the explanatory effect, stop the explanatory effect, and execute the reach effect and the SP reach effect, etc.).

According to the above configuration, it is possible to suppress a decline in the entertainment interest.

(12) In the gaming machine of the above (11), the explanatory effect executing means can execute the explanatory effect over a plurality of variable displays (for example, the explanatory effect A is displayed twice and the explanatory effect B is displayed). It may be possible to execute over 3 variable displays, etc.).

According to the above configuration, since the game can be continued even during the execution of the explanatory effect, it is possible to prevent the progress of the game from being hindered.

(13) In the gaming machine of the above (11) or (12), a specific effect executing means (for example, effect control) capable of executing a specific effect (for example, a character appearance notice effect and a cut-in notice effect during SP reach effect) can be executed. The explanation effect execution means can execute the explanation effect (for example, explanation of the contents of the character appearance notice effect and the cut-in notice effect during the SP reach effect). May be.

According to the above configuration, even a player who plays a game for the first time can deepen his / her understanding of a specific effect, so that the effect of the effect can be enhanced.

(14) In any of the above-mentioned (11) to (13) gaming machines, a notification effect (for example, as shown in FIG. 20-12 (B)) for notifying that the above-mentioned explanatory effect being executed is to be stopped is the main. The character 59SHMC may be provided with a notification effect executing means capable of executing an effect (such as an effect called "stage change").

According to the above configuration, it is possible to reduce the sense of incongruity caused by the cancellation of the explanatory effect.

(15) In any of the above (11) to (14), an motion detecting means (for example, a push) capable of detecting a player's motion (for example, an motion of operating a push button 31B or a stick controller 31A) can be detected. The sensor 35B, the controller sensor unit 35A, etc.) are provided, and the explanation effect can be canceled when the movement of the player is detected (for example, when the player operates the push button 31B or the stick controller 31A). The production can be canceled, etc.).

According to the above configuration, a player who has seen the explanatory effect many times can stop by an operation such as a button operation, so that it is possible to suppress a decrease in the interest in the game.

(16) In any of the above (11) to (15), an operating period determining means (for example, an operating period determining means) capable of determining an operating period of the gaming machine (for example, the number of days in which the pachinko gaming machine 1 is operating). The explanatory effect executing means includes the effect control CPU 120 and the like), and the explanatory effect executing means changes the execution mode of the explanatory effect when the operating period determined by the operating period determining means elapses. The effect can be executed (for example, the explanation effect A can be executed when the number of working days is 1 to 5 days, and the explanation effect B can be executed when the number of working days is 6 to 10 days, etc.). May be good.

According to the above configuration, since the explanation effect can be changed according to the operating period of the gaming machine, it is possible to suppress the deterioration of the gaming interest.

(17) The gaming machine according to any one of (11) to (16) is provided with a title notification means (for example, a production control CPU 120 or the like) capable of notifying a title corresponding to a suggestion effect (for example, reach effect). The title notification means can notify the title corresponding to the suggestion effect when a predetermined period has elapsed from the start of the suggestion effect (for example, FIGS. 9D, 9F, etc.). good.

According to the above configuration, by notifying the title of the suggestion effect to be executed after the explanation effect is stopped, the player's expectation for the suggestion effect can be increased, so that the game interest can be improved.

(21) The gaming machine according to one aspect of the present invention is a gaming machine capable of variable display and can be played (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like), and when the variable display is performed, a description regarding the game is given. An explanatory effect executing means (for example, an effect control CPU 120 or the like) capable of executing an explanatory effect (for example, an explanatory effect A for explaining a character appearance notice effect and an explanatory effect B for explaining a cut-in notice explanation) is provided. The explanatory effect executing means can execute the explanatory effect during a predetermined period after one condition regarding the operation (for example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is installed in the game hall) is satisfied (for example, the game field). It is possible to perform an explanatory effect within 15 days after the pachinko gaming machine 1 is installed.)

According to the above configuration, since all the players can see the explanatory effect during the execution period of the explanatory effect, it is possible to prevent the effect from being lowered.

(22) In the gaming machine of the above (21), the explanatory effect executing means can execute the explanatory effect over a plurality of variable displays (for example, the explanatory effect A is displayed twice and the explanatory effect B is displayed). It may be possible to execute over 3 variable displays, etc.).

According to the above configuration, since the game can be continued even during the execution of the explanatory effect, it is possible to prevent the progress of the game from being hindered.

(23) In the gaming machine of the above (21) or (22), a period setting means (for example, an explanatory effect execution switch or the like) for setting the predetermined period in which the explanatory effect can be executed may be further provided. ..

According to the above configuration, since the execution period of the explanatory effect can be set according to the situation of each playground, it is possible to prevent the effect of the effect from being lowered.

(24) The gaming machine according to any one of (21) to (23) is further provided with explanatory effect determining means (for example, an effect control CPU 120 or the like) capable of determining whether or not to execute the explanatory effect. Whether or not the explanatory effect determining means executes the explanatory effect based on the execution of the next variable display when the next variable display is not executed for a predetermined period after the variable display ends. (For example, it is determined whether or not to execute the explanation effect when the variation pattern command is first received after 5 minutes have passed since the customer waiting command output at the end of the variable display is received. ) May be done.

According to the above configuration, when the player changes, the explanatory effect can be executed again, so that the effect of the effect can be prevented from being lowered.

(25) In any of the above-mentioned (21) to (24) game machines, an action detecting means (for example, a push) capable of detecting a player's action (for example, an action for operating a push button 31B or a stick controller 31A) can be detected. The sensor 35B, the controller sensor unit 35A, etc.) are provided, and the explanation effect can be canceled when the movement of the player is detected (for example, when the player operates the push button 31B or the stick controller 31A). The production can be canceled, etc.).

According to the above configuration, a player who has seen the explanatory effect many times can stop by an operation such as a button operation, so that it is possible to suppress a decrease in the interest in the game.

(26) In any of the above-mentioned (21) to (25), the specific effect executing means (for example, the character appearance notice effect and the cut-in notice effect during the SP reach effect) can be executed. , CPU 120 for effect control, etc.), and the specific effect executing means can execute the specific effect at a first ratio until a specific period elapses after the gaming machine is installed (for example, a pachinko game). For 5 days after the machine 1 is installed, the ratio at which the character appearance notice effect and the cut-in notice effect during the SP reach effect can be executed is 0%, etc.), and the specific period after the gaming machine is installed. After that, the specific effect can be executed at a second ratio higher than the first ratio (for example, the first ratio is 0%, the second ratio is 50% higher than 0%, etc.). The explanatory effect executing means can execute an explanatory effect for explaining the specific effect after the specific period has elapsed since the gaming machine was installed (for example, after installing the pachinko gaming machine 1). After 5 days have passed, the ratio at which the character appearance notice effect and the cut-in notice effect during the SP reach effect can be executed is 50% at the time of the SP reach, etc.).

According to the above configuration, since the explanatory effect can be executed according to the period during which the specific effect to be explained is executed, it is possible to suppress the deterioration of the game entertainment.

(27) In any of the above (21) to (26), a gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine) that can be variably displayed and controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit state) that is advantageous to the player. 1), a setting means (for example, a portion in which the CPU 103 executes a setting change process) that can be set in any of the set values of the number (for example, any of the set values 1 to 6). Etc.), a game control means capable of executing control of the advantageous state based on the set value (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes the special symbol process process in step S25, etc.), and a plurality of variable display patterns. A variable display pattern determining means for determining a variable display pattern (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes the variable pattern setting process in step S111) and a variable display pattern determined by the variable display pattern determining means. The variable display pattern determining means includes a variable display executing means for executing the variable display (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes the special symbol variation process in step S112), and the variable display pattern determining means is a set value set by the setting means. Which variable display pattern is to be used is determined at different ratios (for example, a portion where each variation pattern of non-reach, normal reach, and super reach is determined at different ratios based on the set values set). You may do so.

According to the above configuration, when it is determined whether or not the explanatory effect is executed by the variation pattern, the set value is suggested by the execution ratio of the explanatory effect, so that the game entertainment is improved.

The present invention is not limited to those described above. Further, the specific configuration is included in the present invention even if there are changes or additions within a range that does not deviate from the gist of the present invention, in addition to the above-described embodiment and other embodiments described later.

Further, all or a part of the configurations shown in the above-described embodiment and each modification, and the configurations shown in the following embodiment and each modification may be arbitrarily combined.

It should be considered that the above-described embodiment and the following-described embodiment disclosed this time are exemplary in all respects and are not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is shown not by the above description and the description below but by the scope of claims, and is intended to include all modifications within the meaning and scope equivalent to the scope of claims.

The gaming machine of the present invention is also a gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit state or the like) that is advantageous for the player, and the game will be described. It is advantageous with an explanatory effect executing means (for example, an effect control CPU 120 or the like) capable of executing an explanatory effect (for example, an explanatory effect A for explaining a character appearance notice effect and an explanatory effect B for explaining a cut-in notice explanation). A notice effect executing means (for example, an effect control CPU 120 or the like) capable of executing a notice effect (for example, SP reach effect) for notifying that the state is controlled is provided, and the advance notice effect executing means is being executed. The above-mentioned explanatory effect can be canceled and the advance notice effect can be executed (for example, a stop block can be provided in the explanatory effect, the explanatory effect can be canceled, and the reach effect and the SP reach effect can be executed, etc.). Further, for the player, a predetermined effect means capable of executing a series of predetermined effects (for example, an effect control CPU 120 capable of executing a series of battle effects) and a plurality of suggestive images are displayed during the execution of the predetermined effect. It is possible to execute a suggestion effect means that can execute a suggestion effect that suggests an advantageous degree of advantage (for example, a battle effect that suggests jackpot reliability by displaying multiple hit telop images during the execution of the battle effect). It is equipped with a CPU 120 for effect control, etc.), and the suggested degree of advantage differs depending on the type of the suggested image (for example, the suggested jackpot reliability differs depending on the type of the hit telop image, etc.). The first suggestion image can be displayed at a position where a plurality of different types of the suggestion images can be superimposed on each other (for example, a plurality of different types of hit telop images can be displayed at a position where they can overlap with each other). And, when the second suggestion image having a higher degree of advantage than the first suggestion image is displayed at a position where they can overlap with each other, the second suggestion image is preferentially displayed over the first suggestion image. (For example, the hit telop image 63SHTB of "HIT!" And the hit telop image 63SHTC of "GREAT !!", which has a higher jackpot reliability than the hit telop image 63SHTB of "HIT!", Can overlap with each other. When it is displayed at the position, the hit telop image 63SHTC of "GREAT !!" may be displayed in duplicate on the front side of the hit telop image 63SHTB of "HIT!").

According to the above configuration, it is possible to suppress a decline in the entertainment interest. Further, it is possible to display a plurality of suggestion images during the execution of a series of predetermined effects to perform a suggestion effect suggesting an advantage degree that is advantageous to the player, and the suggested degree of advantage depends on the type of the suggestion image. Is different, so you can improve your interest. Further, according to such a configuration, it is possible to display a plurality of suggested images of different types at positions where they can be superimposed on each other, and the first suggested image and the first suggested image have a higher degree of advantage than the first suggested image. When the two suggestion images are displayed at positions where they can overlap with each other, the second suggestion image is displayed preferentially over the first suggestion image, so that the second suggestion has a higher degree of advantage than the first suggestion image. It is possible to prevent the visibility of the image from being impaired, the impression of the second suggestion image is enhanced, and a more effective suggestion effect can be obtained.

Further, when the advance notice effect or the explanatory effect and the suggestion image are executed at the same time, one of them may be displayed with priority over the other. For example, when the explanatory effect and the suggestion image are executed at the same time, the suggestion image suggesting whether or not the jackpot is a big hit is more important to the player, so it is preferable to display the suggestion image with priority.

Further, when the notice effect, the explanation effect, and the suggestion image are displayed in one variation, they may be displayed so that they can be easily visually recognized by different execution timings. By doing so, even if a plurality of effects are executed, the player can grasp each of them and draw attention to them.

Further, the degree of advantage may be suggested by the combination of the type of the suggestion image and the type of the explanatory effect. For example, if a plurality of types of display modes of the explanatory effect (first explanatory effect, second explanatory effect) are provided and the second explanatory effect is displayed when the first suggested image is displayed, the second suggested image is displayed. The degree of advantage may be the same as when the explanatory effect is not displayed when it is displayed (or when the first explanatory effect is displayed), or the degree of advantage may be larger than that. Alternatively, when the explanatory effect is displayed when the first suggested image is displayed, the degree of advantage is smaller than when the second suggested image is displayed, but it is more advantageous than when the explanatory effect is not displayed. The degree may be increased. By doing so, when the explanatory effect is displayed, the player can have a sense of expectation even when the first suggestion image is displayed and the second suggestion image is not displayed. The game entertainment is improved.
In addition, as a method of providing a plurality of types of display modes of the explanatory effect, a plurality of patterns of the content of the explanatory text may be provided for the same explanatory target (for example, the same game explanation or the same preview effect), or even if the same explanatory text is used, characters are provided. It is conceivable to provide multiple patterns of colors, fonts, and sizes.

Further, as an example of the form of the gaming machine, a gaming machine capable of performing a game (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like) and a predetermined effect means capable of executing a series of predetermined effects (for example, a series of battles). An effect control CPU 120 or the like capable of executing the effect), a suggestion effect means capable of displaying a plurality of suggestion images during the execution of the predetermined effect, and suggesting a degree of advantage that is advantageous to the player (for example,). , CPU 120 for production control that can display multiple hit telop images during execution of battle production and suggest jackpot reliability, etc.), and is suggested according to the type of suggested image. It is possible to display multiple suggested images of different types at positions where they can be superimposed on each other (for example, the suggested jackpot reliability differs depending on the type of hit telop image). For example, it is possible to display a plurality of different types of hit telop images at positions where they can overlap each other), the first suggestion image and the second suggestion image having a higher degree of advantage than the first suggestion image. When the and are displayed at positions where they can overlap with each other, the second suggested image is preferentially displayed over the first suggested image (for example, the hit telop image 63SHTB of "HIT!" And "HIT!" If the hit telop image 63SHTC of "GREAT !!", which has a higher jackpot reliability than the hit telop image 63SHTB, is displayed in a position where it can overlap with each other, the front of the hit telop image 63SHTB of "HIT!" On the side, a game machine (for example, displaying the hit telop image 63SHTC of "GREAT !!" in duplicate) can be mentioned. Hereinafter, an example of the form example of this gaming machine will be described as another form example.

(Example of other forms)
FIG. 21-1 is a diagram for explaining a series of battle effects. The series of battle productions includes a pre-battle production that corresponds to a scene in which a monster appears, a production during a battle that corresponds to a scene in which a battle with a monster is performed, and a post-battle production that corresponds to a scene after a battle with a monster. In this way, a series of battle productions are productions that continuously execute related productions such as pre-battle production, intra-battle production, and post-battle production. The series of battle effects is an example of the "series of predetermined effects" in the present invention.

FIG. 21-1 is a diagram for explaining a series of battle effects. The effect control CPU 120 executes post-battle effects in different modes according to the fluctuation pattern. For example, in the case of the fluctuation pattern PB2-5 in which the display result is a "big hit" without developing into Super Reach A, the effect control CPU 120 executes an effect of winning the monster as a post-battle effect. According to such a configuration, the player can be made to recognize that the display result is a "big hit" by executing the effect of winning the monster as the effect after the battle. On the other hand, in the case of the fluctuation pattern PA2-5 in which the display result is "missing" without developing into Super Reach A, the effect control CPU 120 executes an effect of defeating the monster as a post-battle effect. According to such a configuration, the player can be made to recognize that the display result is "missing" by executing the effect of defeating the monster as the effect after the battle. Further, in the case of the fluctuation pattern PA3-4 or the fluctuation pattern PB3-4 that develops into the super reach A, the effect control CPU 120 executes an effect in which the monster escapes as a post-battle effect. According to such a configuration, the player can be made to recognize that the monster will develop into Super Reach A by executing the effect that the monster escapes as the effect after the battle.

On the other hand, the effect control CPU 120 executes the same mode of pre-battle effect regardless of the fluctuation pattern. According to such a configuration, even if the pre-battle effect is executed, the player does not recognize whether the display result is "big hit", the display result is "missing", or it develops into Super Reach A. Can be done.

In addition, the effect control CPU 120 displays a plurality of hit telop images as an effect during battle, and depending on the effect mode, the display result is a "big hit" jackpot reliability, and development reliability that develops into super reach A. Perform a production that suggests the degree. The player can continuously operate the push button 31B during the execution period of the effect during the battle. Each time the operation to the push button 31B is detected by the push sensor 35B, the effect control CPU 120 displays one of a plurality of types of hit telop images. The production during battle is an example of the "suggestion production" in the present invention. The hit telop image is an example of the "suggested image" in the present invention. Further, the jackpot reliability and the development reliability are examples of the "advantages that are advantageous to the player" in the present invention. Further, the operation of the push button 31B is an example of the "player's operation" in the present invention. Further, the push sensor 35B is an example of the "detection means" in the present invention.

(Telop image for hit)
Here, the telop image is an image in which a character string in which the player can infer the jackpot reliability and the development reliability is displayed. In the hit telop image, a character string indicating whether the attack on the monster was hit or the amount of damage to the monster is displayed as a character string that the player can infer the jackpot reliability and the development reliability. ing.

FIG. 21-2 is a diagram showing an example of a telop image for hitting. The effect control CPU 120 has a hit telop image 63SHTA in which the character string "MISS" shown in FIG. 21-2 (A) is displayed as a hit telop image, and a "HIT" shown in FIG. 21-2 (B). The hit telop image 63SHTB displaying the character string "!", The hit telop image 63SHTC displaying the character string "GREAT !!" shown in FIG. 21-2 (C), and FIG. 21-2. It is possible to display the hit telop image 63SHTD in which the character string "EXCELLENT !!!" shown in (D) is displayed.

The character string "MISS" is a character string indicating that the attack on the monster did not hit. Therefore, when the hit telop image 63SHTA of "MISS" is displayed, the player can infer that the jackpot reliability and the development reliability are low.

The character string "HIT!" Is a character string that indicates that the attack on the monster was hit, but the damage to the monster is small, and if judged in the light of social conventions, it has a better meaning than the character string "MISS". It can be understood that there is. Therefore, when the hit telop image 63SHTB of "HIT!" Is displayed, the player has higher jackpot reliability and development reliability than when the hit telop image 63SHTA of "MISS" is displayed. Can be inferred.

The character string "GREAT !!" is a character string indicating that an attack on a monster hits and the damage to the monster is large, and is better than the character string "HIT!" Can be understood as meaning. Therefore, when the hit telop image 63SHTC of "GREAT !!" is displayed, the player infers that the jackpot reliability is higher than when the hit telop image 63SHTB of "HIT!" Is displayed. It is possible.

The character string "EXCELLENT !!!" is a character string indicating that an attack on a monster hits and the damage to the monster is large. Can be understood to have a good meaning. Therefore, when the hit telop image 63SHTD of "EXCELLENT !!!" is displayed, the player indicates that the jackpot reliability is higher than when the hit telop image 63SHTC of "GREAT !!" is displayed. Can be inferred.

The size of the hit telop image 63SHTB of "HIT!" Is larger than the size of the hit telop image 63SHTA of "MISS". Further, the size of the hit telop image 63SHTC of "GREAT !!" is larger than the size of the hit telop image 63SHTB of "HIT!". Further, the size of the hit telop image 63SHTD of "EXCELLENT !!!" is larger than the size of the hit telop image 63SHTC of "GREAT !!". According to such a configuration, even for a player who cannot understand the meaning of the character string even if it is judged in the light of the conventional wisdom, the jackpot reliability and the development reliability are determined by the size of the telop image for hitting. Can be inferred by the player.

(Erase effect)
Further, when a predetermined time has elapsed after displaying the hit telop image, the effect control CPU 120 executes an erase effect for erasing the hit telop image.

FIG. 21-3 is a diagram showing an example of an effect operation of the erasure effect. When a predetermined time has elapsed after displaying the hit telop image, the effect control CPU 120 performs the hit telop image as an erase effect as shown in FIGS. 21-3 (A) → (B) → (C). Executes an animation display in which the size of is gradually reduced. The animation display in which the size of the telop image for hit is gradually reduced is an example of "changing the mode of the suggested image" in the present invention. According to such a configuration, if the size of the hit telop image is gradually reduced, the player can be made aware that the hit telop image will be erased soon.

(Direction accompanying the display of the telop image for hitting)
As described above, the effect control CPU 120 includes the “MISS” hit telop image 63SHTA, the “HIT!” Hit telop image 63SHTB, and the “GREAT !!” hit telop image 63SHTC in the effect during battle. , "EXCELLENT !!!" hit telop image 63SHTD and four types of hit telop images can be displayed.

Further, as described above, the effect control CPU 120 executes an erasing effect for erasing the hit telop image when a predetermined time has elapsed after displaying the hit telop image, but the hit telop image is used. The display period until the telop image for hitting is erased differs depending on the type of. Here, the display period until the hit telop image is erased means that after the hit telop image is displayed, an erasing effect for erasing the hit telop image is executed, so that FIG. 21- As shown in 3 (D), it is a period until the hit telop image is erased.

FIG. 21-4 is a diagram for explaining the effect associated with the display of the telop image for hitting. As shown in FIG. 21-4, the display period of the hit telop image is 200 ms for the hit telop image 63SHTA of "MISS", 400 ms for the hit telop image 63SHTB of "HIT!", And the hit of "GREAT !!". The telop image 63SHTC for hitting is 600 ms, and the telop image 63SHTD for hitting "EXCELLENT !!!" is 800 ms. According to such a configuration, the player can infer the jackpot reliability and the development reliability by the length of the display period until the hit telop image is erased.

Further, as shown in FIG. 21-4, after the hit telop image is displayed, the timing for starting the erasing effect of the hit telop image is "MISS" after 100 ms of the hit telop image 63SHTA. The hit telop image 63SHTB of "HIT!" Is 300 ms later, the hit telop image 63SHTC of "GREET !!" is 500 ms later, and the hit telop image 63SHTD of "EXCELLENT !!!" is 700 ms later. According to such a configuration, the length of the display period from the display of the hit telop image to the start of the erasing effect of the hit telop image until the hit telop image starts to be reduced. The player can infer the jackpot reliability and the development reliability by analogy. Further, in the case of the erasing effect of any type of hit telop image, since the execution period of the erasing effect is 100 ms, it is necessary not to pay excessive attention to what mode the erasing effect is. When multiple hit telop images are displayed, it is possible to increase the attention to the hit telop image that has not yet been erased than the hit telop image that has already been erased. can.

Further, when the effect control CPU 120 displays the hit telop image on the image display device 5, the effect image showing how the monster's body fluid is ejected when the attack on the monster hits is executed. There is. The effect of displaying the effect image is an example of the "specific effect" in the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 21-4, the effect control CPU 120 displays the “effect image A” when displaying the “HIT!” Hit telop image 63SHTB, and the “GREAT !!” hit telop image. When displaying 63SHTC, "effect image B" is displayed, and when displaying the hit telop image 63SHTD of "EXCELLENT !!!", "effect image C" is displayed. For example, the "effect image B" is an image showing a state in which a larger amount of body fluid is ejected than the "effect image A", and is an image of a mode that attracts the player's attention more than the "effect image A". Further, the "effect image C" is an image showing a state in which a larger amount of body fluid is ejected than the "effect image B", and is an image of a mode that attracts the player's attention more than the "effect image B". On the other hand, the effect control CPU 120 does not display the effect image when displaying the hit telop image 63SHTA of "MISS". With such a configuration, the production during the battle can be further excited. Further, the player can infer the jackpot reliability and the development reliability by analogy with the presence / absence and mode of the effect image when the hit telop image is displayed.

Further, when displaying the hit telop image, the effect control CPU 120 may execute an effect of outputting a sound effect indicating that the attack on the monster has hit by the speaker 8. The effect of outputting a sound effect is an example of the "specific effect" in the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 21-4, the effect control CPU 120 outputs "sound effect A" when displaying the hit telop image 63SHTB of "HIT!", And outputs the hit telop image of "GREAT !!". When displaying 63SHTC, "sound effect B" is output, and when displaying the hit telop image 63SHTD of "EXCELLENT !!!", "sound effect C" is output. For example, "sound effect B" is a sound that attracts the player's attention more than "sound effect A", such as a louder sound, a flashy sound, a low sound, or a sound with a long reverberation than "sound effect A". Is. In addition, "sound effect C" is a sound that attracts the player's attention more than "sound effect A", such as a louder sound, a flashy sound, a low sound, and a long reverberation sound than "sound effect B". Is. On the other hand, the effect control CPU 120 does not output a sound effect when displaying the hit telop image 63SHTA of "MISS". With such a configuration, the production during the battle can be further excited. Further, the player can infer the jackpot reliability and the development reliability by analogy with the presence / absence and mode of the sound effect when the hit telop image is displayed.

(Direction processing during battle)
FIG. 21-5 is a flowchart showing an example of the in-battle effect processing for determining the effect mode of the in-battle effect and executing the in-battle effect. The effect control CPU 120 executes the effect during battle effect process within the variable display effect process in step S172 in the effect control process process shown in FIG. 7.

In the in-battle effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not it is the in-battle effect period for executing the in-battle effect (step 63SHS1). The effect period during the battle may be predetermined, for example, in the effect control pattern determined in the variable display start setting process of step S171 in the effect control process process shown in FIG. 7.

When it is determined in the process of step 63SHS1 that the effect period is during the battle (step 63SHS1; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether the operation for the push button 31B is an effective operation valid period (step 63SHS2). ). The operation valid period may be predetermined, for example, in the effect control pattern determined in the variable display start setting process of step S171 in the effect control process process shown in FIG. 7. In the process of step 63SHS2, the effect control CPU 120 first determines the condition when a predetermined period as an operation valid period has elapsed and when the number of times detected as a valid operation reaches a predetermined number of times. It is determined that the operation validity period has expired based on the achievement.

Here, in the present embodiment, the determination of whether or not it is the production period during the battle and the determination of whether or not it is the operation valid period are individually performed. According to such a configuration, for example, when a part of the period during the battle is set as the operation valid period, or when the intermittent period during the battle is set as the operation valid period, the operation is valid. Even when the operation validity period does not completely match, it is possible to suitably detect an operation that is effective in the production during the battle. When the effect period during the battle and the operation valid period completely match, one of the processes of step 63SHS1 and the process of step 63SHS2 can be omitted.

When it is determined in the process of step 63SHS2 that the operation is valid (step 63SHS2; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the operation for the push button 31B is detected (step 63SHS3). In the process of step 63SHS3, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the operation for the push button 31B is detected based on the presence / absence of the detection signal from the push sensor 35B.

When it is determined that the operation for the push button 31B is detected in the process of step 63SHS3 (step 63SHS3; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether the detected operation is a valid operation (step 63SHS4). .. Here, the effect control CPU 120 considers the operation for a predetermined number of times as an effective operation. In the present embodiment, if the detected operation is the 40th or less operation in the operation valid period, the effect control CPU 120 determines that the operation is an effective operation.

When it is determined in the process of step 63SHS4 that the operation is effective (step 63SHS4; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines which of the plurality of types of hit telop images is to be displayed. Determine (step 63SHS5). In the process of step 63SHS5, the effect control CPU 120 determines the type of the hit telop image according to the number of times the operation determined to be an effective operation is the operation during the operation valid period and the fluctuation pattern. do.

(Determining rate of type of telop image for hit)
FIG. 21-6 is a diagram showing the determination ratio of the type of the telop image for hitting. When the operation determined to be a valid operation is the 1st to 13th operation in the operation valid period, the effect control CPU 120 determines the type of the hit telop image at the determination ratio shown in FIG. 21-6 (A). decide. Further, when the operation determined to be a valid operation is the 14th to 26th operation in the operation valid period, the effect control CPU 120 determines the hit telop image at the determination ratio shown in FIG. 21-6 (B). Determine the type. Further, when the operation determined to be a valid operation is the 27th to 39th operation in the operation valid period, the effect control CPU 120 determines the hit telop image at the determination ratio shown in FIG. 21-6 (C). Determine the type. Further, when the operation determined to be a valid operation is the 40th operation in the operation valid period, the effect control CPU 120 determines the type of the hit telop image at the determination ratio shown in FIG. 21-6 (D). decide.

In the determination ratios shown in FIGS. 21-6 (A) to (C), in the case of the fluctuation pattern PA2-5 and the fluctuation pattern PA3-4 in which the display result is "missing", the hit telop image 63SHTB of "HIT!" The ratio determined by the hit telop image 63SHTC of "GREAT !!" is lower than the determined ratio, and "EXCELLENT!" Is lower than the ratio determined by the hit telop image 63SHTC of "GREAT !!". The rate determined by the hit telop image 63SHTD of "!!" is lower. On the other hand, in the case of the fluctuation pattern PB2-5 and the fluctuation pattern PB3-4 in which the display result is "big hit", the ratio of "GREAT !!" is higher than the ratio determined by the hit telop image 63SHTB of "HIT!". The rate determined by the hit telop image 63SHTC is higher, and it is determined by the hit telop image 63SHTD of "EXCELLENT !!!" than the rate determined by the hit telop image 63SHTC of "GREAT !!" The ratio is higher.

According to such a determination ratio, the jackpot reliability when the hit telop image 63SHTD of "EXCELLENT !!!" is displayed is the highest, followed by the hit telop image 63SHTC of "GREAT !!". The jackpot reliability at the time is high, then the jackpot reliability when the hit telop image 63SHTB of "HIT!" Is displayed is high, and the jackpot reliability when the hit telop image 63SHTA of "MISS" is displayed is high. The lowest.

According to such a configuration, the suggested jackpot reliability can be different depending on the type of the hit telop image, and the number of times the hit telop image with higher jackpot reliability is displayed in the battle production is increased. It can be suggested that the larger the number, the higher the reliability of the jackpot.

Further, in the determination ratios shown in FIGS. 21-6 (A) to (C), if attention is paid to the fluctuation pattern PA2-5 and the fluctuation pattern PA3-4 in which the display result is "missing", the fluctuation does not develop into super reach A. In the case of the variation pattern PA3-4 that develops into the super reach A, the rate of being determined as the hit telop image other than the hit telop image 63SHTA of "MISS" is higher than in the case of the pattern PA2-5. Further, focusing on the fluctuation pattern PB2-5 and the fluctuation pattern PB3-4 in which the display result is a "big hit", the fluctuation pattern that develops into super reach A is more important than the fluctuation pattern PB2-5 that does not develop into super reach A. In the case of PB3-4, the rate of being determined as a hit telop image other than the hit telop image 63SHTA of "MISS" is higher.

According to such a configuration, the suggested development reliability can be different depending on whether the type of the hit telop image is the hit telop image 63SHTA of "MISS", and in the production during the battle, It can be suggested that the higher the number of times the hit telop image other than the hit telop image 63SHTA of "MISS" is displayed, the higher the development reliability.

Further, in the determination ratio shown in FIGS. 21-6 (A) to (C), in the case of the 14th to 26th operations, the hit of "MISS" is compared with the case of the 1st to 13th operations. Telop image for hit 63 The ratio determined for the telop image for hit other than SHTA is doubled. Further, in the case of the 27th to 39th operations, the ratio determined to the hit telop image other than the hit telop image 63SHTA of "MISS" is 1 as compared with the case of the 14th to 26th operations. It is 5.5 times larger.

According to such a configuration, the more times the operation is performed in the production during the battle, the higher the frequency of displaying the hit telop image other than the hit telop image 63SHTA of "MISS" can be increased, and the display result can be obtained. It is possible to gradually raise expectations for becoming a "big hit" and developing into Super Reach A.

Further, in the determination ratio shown in FIG. 21-6 (D), the determination ratio is determined by the hit telop image 63SHTD of "EXCELLENT !!!" at a ratio of 100%.

According to such a configuration, the display result becomes a "big hit", and the expectation for developing into Super Reach A is gradually increasing, but in response to the 40th operation, which is the last effective operation. Since the telop image for hitting with the highest jackpot reliability is displayed, it is possible to pay attention to the post-battle production while maintaining a high expectation.

After the processing of step 63SHS5, the effect control CPU 120 displays the hit telop image at which of the plurality of display positions predetermined as the display positions where the hit telop image can be displayed. Is determined (step 63SHS6). In the process of step 63SHS6, the effect control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating a random number value for display position determination updated by the random number circuit 124, and refers to a display position determination table stored in advance in ROM 121 and prepared. By doing so, the display position of the telop image for hitting is determined.

(Display position where the telop image for hit can be displayed)
FIG. 21-7 is a diagram showing an example of a display position in which a telop image for hitting can be displayed. In the present embodiment, a plurality of display positions capable of displaying the telop image for hitting are set corresponding to the display area in which the image of the monster is displayed. In the example shown in FIG. 21-7, the hit telop image corresponds to the display area where the monster's body is displayed, the display area where the monster's right wing is displayed, and the display area where the monster's left wing is displayed. Multiple display positions that can display are set.

For example, in the display area where the body of the monster is displayed, the coordinates (X1, Y1), (X1, Y2), (X1, Y3), ..., (X5) are displayed as display positions where the telop image for hitting can be displayed. , Y8), (X5, Y9), (X5, Y10) 50 display positions are set. Further, in the display area where the right wing of the monster is displayed, the coordinates (X11, Y11), (X11, Y12), (X11, Y13), ..., (X17) are displayed as display positions where the telop image for hitting can be displayed. , Y15), (X17, Y16), (X17, Y17) 49 display positions are set. Further, in the display area where the right wing of the monster is displayed, the coordinates (X21, Y21), (X21, Y22), (X21, Y23), ..., (X27) are displayed as display positions where the telop image for hitting can be displayed. , Y25), (X27, Y26), (X27, Y27) 49 display positions are set.

In the display position determination table referred to in the process of step 63SHS6, a numerical value to be compared with the random number value for display position determination is assigned to any of the plurality of coordinates shown in FIG. 21-7. The effect control CPU 120 determines the coordinates to which the determined value matching the random number value for determining the display position is assigned as the display position of the telop image for hitting.

After performing the process of step 63SHS6, the effect control CPU 120 displays the hit telop image on the new layer (step 63SHS7). Here, in the hit telop image, the display priority is set according to the jackpot reliability of the hit telop image, whether the erasing effect is being executed, and the display order.

For example, the higher the jackpot reliability when the hit telop image is displayed, the higher the priority is set. Therefore, when displaying a plurality of different types of hit telop images, they may be displayed at positions where they overlap each other. For example, a certain hit telop image and a hit telop image having a higher jackpot reliability than the hit telop image. When the telop images for hitting overlap with each other, the hit telop image with high jackpot reliability is displayed on the front side of the hit telop image with low jackpot reliability.

Further, for example, the priority of the hit telop image during which the erasure effect is not being executed is set higher than the priority of the hit telop image during which the erasure effect is being executed. Therefore, for example, when an erasing effect for a certain hit telop image is being executed, a hit telop image having a lower jackpot reliability than the hit telop image is displayed at a position superimposed on the hit telop image. In this case, the hit telop image with low jackpot reliability is displayed on the front side of the hit telop image with high jackpot reliability on which the erasing effect is executed.

Further, for example, in the case of the same type of hit telop image, the shorter the time elapsed since the hit telop image is displayed, the higher the priority is set. Therefore, for example, when a certain type of hit telop image is displayed earlier in time, a hit telop image of the same type as the hit telop image is displayed at a position superimposed on the hit telop image. When it is displayed later, the hit telop image displayed later is displayed on the front side of the hit telop image displayed earlier.

Displaying a high-priority hit telop image on the front side is an example of "prioritizing display" in the present invention.

In the present embodiment, the priority of the hit telop image 63SHTD of "EXCELLENT !!!" for which the erasure effect is not being executed is the highest, followed by the priority of the hit telop image 63SHTC of "GREAT !!" for which the erasure effect is not being executed. The priority of the hit telop image 63SHTB of "HIT!" The priority of the hit telop image 63SHTD of the running "EXCELLENT !!!" is high, then the priority of the hit telop image 63SHTC of the running "GREAT !!" is high, and then the execution of the erase effect. The priority of the hit telop image 63SHTB of "HIT!" Is high, and the priority of the hit telop image 63SHTA of "MISS" in which the erasure effect is being executed is the lowest.

In the process of step 63SHS7, the effect control CPU 120 generates a new layer for displaying a new hit telop image according to such a display priority setting. For example, when a hit telop image having a lower display priority than the newly displayed hit telop image is already displayed, the effect control CPU 120 is in front of the layer of the already displayed hit telop image. Create a new layer on the side. Further, for example, when the hit telop image having a higher display priority than the newly displayed hit telop image is already displayed, the effect control CPU 120 is from the layer of the already displayed hit telop image. Also creates a new layer on the back side. Then, the effect control CPU 120 displays the hit telop image of the type determined by the process of step 63SHS5 at the display position determined by step 63SHS6 on the new layer.

When it is determined in the process of step 63SHS1 that it is not during the battle production period (step 63SHS1; No), and when it is determined in the process of step 63SHS2 that it is not the operation valid period (step 63SHS2; No), the process of step 63SHS3 When it is determined that the operation for the push button 31B is not detected (step 63SHS3; No), when it is determined that the operation is not valid in the process of step 63SHS4 (step 63SHS4; No), or in step 63SHS7. After executing the process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not there is a hit telop image of the target for which the erase effect is started (step 63SHS8). In the process of step 63SHS8, the effect control CPU 120 starts setting the start timing of the erase effect defined according to the type of the hit telop image shown in FIG. 21-4 and starting displaying the hit telop image. Based on the elapsed time from, it is determined whether or not there is a hit telop image of the target for which the erasing effect is started.

When it is determined in the process of step 63SHS8 that there is a target hit telop image for which the erasure effect is to be started (step 63SHS8; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 starts the target hit telop image erasure effect. (Step 63SHS9).

After executing the process of step 63SHS9, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not there is a hit telop image for which the erase effect is not being executed (step 63SHS10).

When it is determined in the process of step 63SHS10 that there is a hit telop image for which the erasure effect is not being executed (step 63SHS10; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 changes the layer stacking order (step 63SHS11). In the process of step 63SHS11, the effect control CPU 120 moves the layer on which the hit telop image for which the erasure effect is started is displayed to the back side of the layer having a higher priority than this layer, according to the display priority setting. Let me.

When it is determined in the process of step 63SHS8 that there is no target hit telop image for which the erasure effect is to be started (step 63SHS8; No), there is no hit telop image in which the erase effect is not being executed in the process of step 63SHS10. If it is determined (step 63SHS10; No), or after executing the process of step 63SHS11, the effect control CPU 120 ends the effect process during the battle.

By executing such an effect processing during a battle by the effect control CPU 120 for each timer interrupt, a plurality of hit telop images are displayed, and the display result becomes a "big hit" depending on the effect mode. Every time, a production during the battle that suggests the development reliability that develops into Super Reach A is executed. Then, after the operation valid period ends, the effect control CPU 120 ends the effect during the battle and executes the effect after the battle in response to erasing all the telop images for hits displayed in the effect process during the battle. ..

(Example of production operation during battle)
21-8 to 21-14 are diagrams showing an example of a production operation during a battle. In FIGS. 21-8 to 21-14, in order to explain the display position of the hit telop image in an easy-to-understand manner, grid lines showing the coordinates at which the hit telop image can be displayed are shown, but they are actually battles. Such grid lines are not displayed when the medium effect is performed.

The effect control CPU 120 displays the button image 63SHG1 showing the push button 31B during the operation valid period of the effect during the battle, thereby performing a promotion notification for urging the player to press the push button 31B. Further, the effect control CPU 120 displays the meter image 63SHG2 together with the button image 63SHG1 and changes the display mode of the meter image 63SHG2 with the passage of time, so that the remaining time from the start to the end of the operation valid period is started. Is recognizable by the player.

Further, the effect control CPU 120 displays the HP image 63SHG3 indicating the HP (hit point) of the monster together with the monster image 63SHSM showing the monster during the effect during the battle. The effect control CPU 120 changes the display mode of the HP image 63SHG3 in accordance with the display of the hit telop image, so that the player can recognize the HP of the monster.

Here, in the case of the fluctuation pattern PA2-5 in which the display result becomes a "big hit" without developing into Super Reach A, the effect control CPU 120 determines the HP image 63SHG3 so that the HP of the monster finally becomes zero. The display mode of is changed. According to such a configuration, when the HP of the monster finally becomes zero, it is possible to notify the player that the display result is a "big hit".

On the other hand, when the fluctuation pattern PA2-5 does not develop into super reach A and the display result becomes "missing", or when the fluctuation pattern PA3-4 or fluctuation pattern PB3-4 develops into super reach A. The effect control CPU 120 changes the display mode of the HP image 63SHG3 so that the HP of the monster does not finally become zero. According to such a configuration, even if the HP of the monster does not finally reach zero, the player can be expected to develop into Super Reach A.

Further, the effect control CPU 120 makes the degree of change in the display mode of the HP image 63SHG3 different depending on the type of the displayed hit telop image. For example, the effect control CPU 120 does not change the display mode of the HP image 63SHG3 when displaying the hit telop image 63SHTA of "MISS". On the other hand, when the effect control CPU 120 displays the hit telop image 63SHTB of "HIT!", The hit telop image 63SHTC of "GREAT !!", or the hit telop image 63SHTD of "EXCELLENT !!!" Changes the display mode of the HP image 63SHG3. At that time, when the effect control CPU 120 displays the hit telop image 63SHTC of "GREAT !!", the HP of the monster is greatly reduced as compared with the case of displaying the hit telop image 63SHTB of "HIT!". As such, the display mode of the HP image 63SHG3 is changed. Further, when the effect control CPU 120 displays the hit telop image 63SHTD of "EXCELLENT !!!", the HP of the monster is larger than that of the case of displaying the hit telop image 63SHTC of "GREAT !!". The display mode of the HP image 63SHG3 is changed so as to decrease. According to such a configuration, the more the hit telop images of the type with high jackpot reliability are displayed, the expectation that the HP of the monster will eventually become zero and the display result will be "big hit". Can be improved.

First, an example of the production operation of the production during the battle shown in FIGS. 21-8 will be described. A certain effective operation is detected, and the type of the hit telop image is determined to be the hit telop image 63SHTB of "HIT!" In the process of step 63SHS5 in the in-battle effect process shown in FIG. 21-5, and the process of step 63SHS6. When the display position is determined by the coordinates (X3, Y5) in, the effect control CPU 120 generates a new layer in the process of step 63SHS7, and "X3, Y5" is the center of the new layer. The hit telop image 63SHTB of "HIT!" Is displayed.

In this way, as shown in FIG. 21-8 (A), the hit telop image 63SHTB of "HIT!" Is displayed centering on the coordinates (X3, Y5) in the display area where the monster's body is displayed. To.

Then, valid operations are continuously detected again, and the type of the hit telop image is determined to be the hit telop image 63SHTC of "GREAT !!" in the process of step 63SHS5 in the battle effect process shown in FIG. 21-5. When the display position is determined to be the coordinates (X5, Y6) in the process of step 63SHS6, the effect control CPU 120 generates a new layer in the process of step 63SHS7, and the coordinates (X5, Y6) in the new layer. The telop image 63SHTC for hitting "GREAT !!" is displayed centering on Y6). At this time, if the erasing effect for the hit telop image 63SHTB of "HIT!" Is not executed, the priority of the hit telop image 63SHTC of "GREAT !!" is the priority of the hit telop image 63SHTB of "HIT!". Higher than. Therefore, the effect control CPU 120 generates a new layer on the front side of the layer of the hit telop image 63SHTB of "HIT!", And displays the hit telop image 63SHTC of "GREAT !!" on this new layer.

In this way, as shown in FIG. 21-8 (B), the front of the hit telop image 63SHTB of "HIT!" Centering on the coordinates (X5, Y6) in the display area where the monster's body is displayed. The hit telop image 63SHTC of "GREAT !!" is superimposed and displayed on the side.

According to such a configuration, when a certain hit telop image is displayed earlier in time, the hit telop image having higher jackpot reliability than the hit telop image is displayed later in time. When these hit telop images overlap with each other, the hit telop image with high jackpot reliability is displayed on the front side, so that the visibility of the hit telop image with high jackpot reliability is not obstructed. This makes it possible to enhance the impression of a telop image for hits with high jackpot reliability, and it can be a more effective production during battle.

Next, an example of the production operation of the production during the battle shown in FIGS. 21-9 will be described. A certain effective operation is detected, and the type of the hit telop image is determined to be the hit telop image 63SHTC of "GREAT !!" in the process of step 63SHS5 in the in-battle effect process shown in FIG. 21-5, and the hit telop image 63SHTC of step 63SHS6 is performed. When the display position is determined to be the coordinates (X5, Y6) in the process, the effect control CPU 120 generates a new layer in the process of step 63SHS7, centering on the coordinates (X5, Y6) in the new layer. The telop image 63SHTC for hitting "GREAT !!" is displayed.

In this way, as shown in FIG. 21-9 (A), the hit telop image 63SHTC of "GREAT !!" is displayed centering on the coordinates (X5, Y6) in the display area where the monster's body is displayed. Will be done.

Then, valid operations are continuously detected again, and the type of the hit telop image is determined to be the hit telop image 63SHTB of "HIT!" In the process of step 63SHS5 in the battle effect process shown in FIG. 21-5. When the display position is determined to be the coordinates (X2, Y7) in the process of step 63SHS6, the effect control CPU 120 generates a new layer in the process of step 63SHS7, and the coordinates (X2, Y7) in the new layer. ) Is the center, and the telop image 63SHTB for hitting "HIT!" Is displayed. At this time, if the erasing effect for the hit telop image 63SHTC of "GREAT !!" is not executed, the priority of the hit telop image 63SHTB of "HIT!" Is the hit telop image 63SHTC of "GREAT !!". Lower than priority. Therefore, the effect control CPU 120 generates a new layer on the back side of the layer of the hit telop image 63SHTC of "GREAT !!", and displays the hit telop image 63SHTB of "HIT!" On this new layer.

In this way, as shown in FIG. 21-9 (B), the telop image 63SHTC for hitting "GREAT !!" is centered on the coordinates (X2, Y7) in the display area where the monster's body is displayed. The hit telop image 63SHTB of "HIT!" Is superimposed and displayed on the back side.

According to such a configuration, when a certain hit telop image is displayed earlier in time, the hit telop image having a lower jackpot reliability than the hit telop image is displayed later in time. When these hit telop images overlap with each other, the hit telop image with high jackpot reliability is displayed on the front side, so that the visibility of the hit telop image with high jackpot reliability is not obstructed. This makes it possible to enhance the impression of a telop image for hits with high jackpot reliability, and it can be a more effective production during battle.

Next, an example of the production operation of the production during the battle shown in FIG. 21-10 will be described. A certain effective operation is detected, and the type of the hit telop image is determined to be the hit telop image 63SHTC of "GREAT !!" in the process of step 63SHS5 in the in-battle effect process shown in FIG. 21-5, and the hit telop image 63SHTC of step 63SHS6 is performed. When the display position is determined to be the coordinates (X5, Y6) in the process, the effect control CPU 120 generates a new layer in the process of step 63SHS7, centering on the coordinates (X5, Y6) in the new layer. The telop image 63SHTC for hitting "GREAT !!" is displayed.

In this way, as shown in FIG. 21-10 (A), the hit telop image 63SHTC of "GREAT !!" is displayed centering on the coordinates (X5, Y6) in the display area where the monster's body is displayed. Will be done.

Then, valid operations are continuously detected again, and the type of the hit telop image is determined to be the hit telop image 63SHTB of "HIT!" In the process of step 63SHS5 in the battle effect process shown in FIG. 21-5. When the display position is determined to be the coordinates (X21, Y21) in the process of step 63SHS6, the effect control CPU 120 generates a new layer in the process of step 63SHS7, and the coordinates (X21, Y21) in the new layer are generated. ) Is the center, and the telop image 63SHTB for hitting "HIT!" Is displayed. At this time, if the erasing effect for the hit telop image 63SHTC of "GREAT !!" is not executed, the priority of the hit telop image 63SHTB of "HIT!" Is the hit telop image 63SHTC of "GREAT !!". Lower than priority. Therefore, the effect control CPU 120 generates a new layer on the back side of the layer of the hit telop image 63SHTC of "GREAT !!", and displays the hit telop image 63SHTB of "HIT!" On this new layer.

In this way, as shown in FIG. 21-10 (B), the telop image 63SHTC for hitting "GREAT !!" is centered on the coordinates (X21, Y21) in the display area where the left wing of the monster is displayed. The hit telop image 63SHTB of "HIT!" Is superimposed and displayed on the back side.

According to such a configuration, when displaying a plurality of types of hit telop images having different jackpot reliability, if these hit telop images overlap with each other, the characters displayed on any of the hit telop images. Even if the column is recognizable, the hit telop image with high jackpot reliability is displayed on the front side, so the impression of the hit telop image with high jackpot reliability is enhanced, making it a more effective battle production. be able to.

Next, an example of the production operation of the production during the battle shown in FIG. 21-11 will be described. A certain effective operation is detected, and the type of the hit telop image is determined to be the hit telop image 63SHTC of "GREAT !!" in the process of step 63SHS5 in the in-battle effect process shown in FIG. 21-5, and the hit telop image 63SHTC of step 63SHS6 is performed. When the display position is determined to be the coordinates (X5, Y6) in the process, the effect control CPU 120 generates a new layer in the process of step 63SHS7, centering on the coordinates (X5, Y6) in the new layer. The telop image 63SHTC for hitting "GREAT !!" is displayed.

In this way, as shown in FIG. 21-11 (A), the hit telop image 63SHTC of "GREAT !!" is displayed centering on the coordinates (X5, Y6) in the display area where the monster's body is displayed. Will be done.

Then, valid operations are continuously detected again, and the type of the hit telop image is determined to be the hit telop image 63SHTB of "HIT!" In the process of step 63SHS5 in the battle effect process shown in FIG. 21-5. When the display position is determined to be the coordinates (X2, Y7) in the process of step 63SHS6, the effect control CPU 120 generates a new layer in the process of step 63SHS7, and the coordinates (X2, Y7) in the new layer. ) Is the center, and the telop image 63SHTB for hitting "HIT!" Is displayed. At this time, if the erasing effect for the hit telop image 63SHTC of "GREAT !!" is executed, the priority of the hit telop image 63SHTB of "HIT!" Is the hit telop image 63SHTC of "GREAT !!". Higher than priority. Therefore, the effect control CPU 120 generates a new layer on the front side of the layer of the hit telop image 63SHTC of "GREAT !!", and displays the hit telop image 63SHTB of "HIT!" On this new layer.

In this way, as shown in FIG. 21-11 (B), the telop image 63SHTC for hitting "GREAT !!" is centered on the coordinates (X2, Y7) in the display area where the monster's body is displayed. The hit telop image 63SHTB of "HIT!" Is superimposed and displayed on the front side.

According to such a configuration, when displaying a plurality of types of hit telop images having different jackpot reliability, when the erasing effect is executed for the hit telop image having high jackpot reliability, the jackpot reliability is high. Since the low hit telop image is superimposed and displayed on the front side, it is possible to prevent excessive restriction on the hit telop image having low jackpot reliability.

Next, an example of the production operation of the production during the battle shown in FIGS. 21-12 will be described. A certain effective operation is detected, and the type of the hit telop image is determined to be the hit telop image 63SHTC of "GREAT !!" in the process of step 63SHS5 in the in-battle effect process shown in FIG. 21-5, and the hit telop image 63SHTC of step 63SHS6 is performed. When the display position is determined to be the coordinates (X5, Y4) in the process, the effect control CPU 120 generates a new layer in the process of step 63SHS7, centering on the coordinates (X5, Y4) in the new layer. The telop image 63SHTC for hitting "GREAT !!" is displayed.

In this way, as shown in FIG. 21-12 (A), the hit telop image 63SHTC of "GREAT !!" is displayed centering on the coordinates (X5, Y4) in the display area where the monster's body is displayed. Will be done. Further, in FIG. 21-12 (A), the hit telop image 63SHTB of "HIT!" Is displayed centering on the coordinates (X2, Y6) in the display area where the body of the monster is displayed.

Then, valid operations are continuously detected again, and the type of the hit telop image is changed to the hit telop image 63SHTD of "EXCELLENT !!!" in the process of step 63SHS5 in the battle effect process shown in FIG. 21-5. When it is determined and the display position is determined to be the coordinates (X5, Y5) in the process of step 63SHS6, the effect control CPU 120 generates a new layer in the process of step 63SHS7, and the coordinates (X5) in the new layer. , Y5), and the hit telop image 63SHTD of "EXCELLENT !!!" is displayed. At this time, the priority of the hit telop image 63SHTD of "EXCELLENT !!!" is higher than the priority of the hit telop image 63SHTB of "HIT!" And the hit telop image 63SHTC of "GREAT !!". Therefore, the effect control CPU 120 generates a new layer on the front side of the layer of the hit telop image 63SHTB of "HIT!" And the hit telop image 63SHTC of "GREAT !!", and "EXCELLENT!" Is added to this new layer. !! ”hit telop image 63SHTD is displayed.

In this way, as shown in FIG. 21-12 (B), the hit telop image 63SHTB of "HIT!", "GREAT", centering on the coordinates (X5, Y5) in the display area where the monster's body is displayed. The hit telop image 63SHTD of "EXCELLENT !!!" is superimposed and displayed on the front side of the hit telop image 63SHTC of "!!".

According to such a configuration, when displaying three or more types of hit telop images having different jackpot reliability, when these hit telop images overlap with each other, the type of hit telop with the highest jackpot reliability Since the image is superimposed on the front side of the other two or more types of hit telop images, the variation in the appearance of the hit telop image in the battle production is enriched, and it is possible to further improve the interest. can.

Next, an example of the production operation of the production during the battle shown in FIGS. 21-13 will be described. A certain effective operation is detected, and in the process of step 63SHS5 in the in-battle effect process shown in FIG. 21-5, the hit telop image 63SHTC1 of the hit telop image type "GREAT !!" is determined, and the process of step 63SHS6. When the display position is determined to be the coordinates (X5, Y6) in, the effect control CPU 120 generates a new layer in the process of step 63SHS7, and "X5, Y6" is the center of the new layer. The telop image 63SHTC1 for hitting "GREAT !!" is displayed.

In this way, as shown in FIG. 21-13 (A), the hit telop image 63SHTC1 of "GREAT !!" is displayed centering on the coordinates (X5, Y6) in the display area where the monster's body is displayed. Will be done.

Then, valid operations are continuously detected again, and the type of the hit telop image is determined to be "GREAT !!" hit telop image 63SHTC2 in the process of step 63SHS5 in the battle effect process shown in FIG. 21-5. When the display position is determined to be the coordinates (X4, Y7) in the process of step 63SHS6, the effect control CPU 120 generates a new layer in the process of step 63SHS7, and the coordinates (X4, Y7) in the new layer. The telop image 63SHTC2 for hitting "GREAT !!" is displayed centering on Y7). At this time, if the erasing effect for the hit telop image 63SHTC1 of "GREAT !!" displayed earlier in time is not executed, the hit telop of "GREAT !!" displayed later in time is not executed. The priority of the image 63SHTC2 is higher than that of the previously displayed "GREAT !!" hit telop image 63SHTC1. Therefore, the effect control CPU 120 generates a new layer on the front side of the layer of the hit telop image 63SHTC1 of "GREAT !!" displayed earlier, and "GREAT!" Displayed later on this new layer. ! ”Hit telop image 63SHTC2 is displayed.

In this way, as shown in FIG. 21-13 (B), the hit of the previously displayed "GREAT !!" is centered on the coordinates (X4, Y7) in the display area where the monster's body is displayed. The hit telop image 63SHTC2 of "GREAT !!" to be displayed later is superimposed and displayed on the front side of the telop image 63SHTC1.

According to such a configuration, when displaying a plurality of hit telop images of the same type with the same jackpot reliability, if these hit telop images overlap with each other, the hit telop displayed later in time. Since the image is displayed on the front side, it is possible to prevent unnecessary restrictions from being applied.

Next, an example of the production operation of the production during the battle shown in FIGS. 21-14 will be described. As described above, each time the effect control CPU 120 detects an effective operation for the push button 31B during the operation valid period of the effect during the battle, the operation determined to be an effective operation is the number of times in the operation valid period. Displays the type of hit telop image determined according to the operation of and the fluctuation pattern.

In the effect operation examples shown in FIGS. 21-14 (A) and 21-14 (B), eight hit telop images corresponding to eight effective operations are displayed.

In the production operation example shown in FIG. 21-14 (A), two "MISS" hit telop images 63SHTA1, a hit telop image 63SHTA2, and two "HIT!" Hit telop images 63SHTB1 and a hit telop image. 73SHTB2, two "GREAT !!" hit telop images 63SHTC1, a hit telop image 63SHTC2, and two "EXCELLENT !!!" hit telop images 63SHTD1 and a hit telop image 63SHTD2 are displayed. ..

On the other hand, in the production operation example shown in FIG. 21-14 (B), the four "MISS" hit telop images 63SHTA1 to the hit telop image 63SHTA4 and the two "HIT!" Hit telop images 63SHTB1 are for hit. The telop image 73SHTB2, the two "GREAT !!" hit telop images 63SHTC1 and the hit telop image 63SHTC2 are displayed.

As described above, more hit telop images with high jackpot reliability are displayed in the effect operation example shown in FIG. 21-14 (A) than in the effect operation example shown in FIG. 21-14 (B). .. Therefore, it can be said that the situation of the effect operation example shown in FIG. 21-14 (A) suggests that the jackpot reliability is higher than the situation of the effect operation example shown in FIG. 21-14 (B).

In the production operation examples shown in FIGS. 21-14 (A) and 21-14 (B), the "MISS" hit telop image 63SHTA1 displayed earlier in time was displayed on the front side and later in time. The hit telop image 63SHTA2 of "MISS" is displayed in duplicate.

As described above, not only in the production operation example shown in FIGS. 21-13, but also in the case of other types of hit telop images, when displaying a plurality of hit telop images of the same type with the same jackpot reliability, these When the hit telop images overlap with each other, the hit telop image displayed later in time is displayed on the front side.

Further, in the production operation example shown in FIG. 21-14 (A), the hit telop image 63SHTA1 of "MISS" and the hit telop image 63SHTA2 are on the front side, and the jackpot reliability is higher than that of the "MISS" hit telop image. The hit telop image 63SHTC2 of "GREAT !!" with a high value is displayed in duplicate. On the other hand, in the production operation example shown in FIG. 21-14 (B), the hit telop image 63SHTA2 of "MISS" and the hit telop image 63SHTA3 are on the front side, and the jackpot reliability is higher than that of the "MISS" hit telop image. The hit telop image 63SHTB2 of "HIT!" With a high value is displayed in duplicate.

As described above, not only in the production operation example shown in FIGS. 21-12, but also in the case of other types of hit telop images, in displaying three or more types of hit telop images having different jackpot reliability. When the hit telop images overlap with each other, the type of hit telop image having the highest jackpot reliability is displayed superimposed on the front side of the other two or more types of hit telop images.

Further, in the effect operation example shown in FIG. 21-14 (A), the hit telop image 63SHTD1 of "EXCELLENT !!!" on which the erasing effect is executed is on the front side, and the hit of "EXCELLENT !!!" The hit telop image 63SHTB2 of "HIT!", Which has a lower jackpot reliability than the telop image but has not been erased, is displayed in duplicate. On the other hand, in the effect operation example shown in FIG. 21-14 (B), the hit telop image of "GREAT !!" is on the front side of the hit telop image 63SHTC1 of "GREAT !!" on which the erase effect is executed. The hit telop image 63SHTA4 of "MISS", which has a lower jackpot reliability than the above but has not been erased, is displayed in duplicate.

As described above, not only in the production operation example shown in FIG. 21-11, but also in the case of other types of hit telop images, the jackpot reliability is displayed when displaying a plurality of types of hit telop images having different jackpot reliability. When the erasing effect is executed for the hit telop image with high hit reliability, the hit telop image with low jackpot reliability is superimposed and displayed on the front side.

Further, in the production operation example shown in FIG. 21-14 (A), the “EXCELLENT” has a higher hit reliability than the hit telop image of “HIT!” On the front side of the hit telop image 63SHTB2 of “HIT!”. The telop image 63SHTD2 for hitting "!!!" is displayed in duplicate.

In this way, not only the effect operation examples shown in FIGS. 21-8 to 21-10, but also other types of hit telop images, a plurality of types of hit telop images having different jackpot reliability are displayed. When these hit telop images overlap with each other, the hit telop image with high jackpot reliability is displayed on the front side.

Further, in the effect operation example shown in FIG. 21-14 (A), the hit telop image 63SHTB1 of "HIT!" Where the erasure effect is executed is on the front side, and the hit telop image of "HIT!" Is on the front side. The hit telop image 63SHTC1 of "GREAT !!", which has a high jackpot reliability and an erasing effect is executed, is displayed in duplicate. On the other hand, in the effect operation example shown in FIG. 21-14 (B), the hit telop image 63SHTA1 of "MISS" on which the erasing effect is executed is on the front side, and the jackpot reliability is higher than the hit telop image of "MISS". The hit telop image 63SHTB1 of "HIT!", Which has a high degree of erasing effect, is displayed in duplicate.

In this way, when displaying a plurality of types of hit telop images having different jackpot reliability, if these hit telop images overlap with each other, if the erasing effect for each of these hit telop images is executed, A telop image for hitting with high jackpot reliability is displayed on the front side.

Further, in the effect operation example shown in FIG. 21-14 (B), the hit telop image 63SHTC2 of "GREAT !!" is displayed without overlapping with any of the other hit telop images.

In this way, when displaying a plurality of hit telop images, these hit telop images are not always displayed in duplicate.

(Modification example 1 of the feature portion 63SH)
In the above embodiment, regardless of which type of hit telop image is used, the display position of the hit telop image is randomly determined by lottery. That is, the display position of the suggested image is determined by lottery regardless of which type of suggested image it is. Instead of or in addition to such an aspect, the display position of the suggestion image can be determined by lottery, and for a specific type of suggestion image, a specific display aspect is not based on the lottery. It may be displayed with. For example, the effect control CPU 120 randomly determines the display positions of the hit telop image 63SHTA of "MISS", the hit telop image 63SHTB of "HIT!", And the hit telop image 63SHTC of "GREAT !!" by lottery. However, for the hit telop image 63SHTD of "EXCELLENT !!!", it is displayed over the entire display area, displayed in the display area corresponding to the center of the monster image, and displayed so as to move multiple display areas in order. It is displayed in a specific display mode such as. According to such an aspect, the suggestive effect can be further enhanced. Further, if the suggestion image suggesting that the degree of advantage that is advantageous to the player is large is used as the suggestion image of a specific type, the impression of the suggestion image of the specific type is enhanced, and the suggestion effect is made more effective. Can be done.

(Variation example 2 of the feature portion 63SH)
In the above embodiment, any kind of hit telop image is not always advantageous to the player. That is, any kind of suggestive image can be displayed regardless of whether it is advantageous to the player. In place of, or in addition to, such aspects, it may be possible to display a particular type of suggestive image if it is advantageous to the player. For example, the effect control CPU 120 can display a hit telop image in which the character string "PERFECT" is displayed when the display result is the fluctuation pattern PB2-5 and the fluctuation pattern PB3-4 in which the display result is "big hit". do. According to such an aspect, it is possible to deterministically notify that it is advantageous for the player. Further, when it is advantageous for the player, it is possible to display a specific type of suggestive image with a low probability, and if it is a so-called premier effect, attention is paid to whether a specific type of suggestive image is displayed. It is possible to greatly enhance the interest when a specific type of suggestive image is displayed. In addition, if it is advantageous for the player, it is decided in advance whether to display a specific type of suggestive image, and if a specific type of suggestive image is displayed, the suggestion image displayed up to that point is selected. By making it easy to display a suggestion image suggesting that the degree of advantage that is advantageous to the player is low, it is suggested that the degree of advantage that is advantageous to the player is low when it is not advantageous to the player. Even in a situation where an image is likely to be displayed, it is possible to increase the expectation that a specific type of suggestive image will be displayed.

(Variation example 3 of the feature portion 63SH)
In the above embodiment, "EXCELLENT !!!" is detected when the last valid operation is detected regardless of whether the display result is "big hit" or develops into Super Reach A. The telop image 63SHTD for hitting is displayed. That is, a specific type of suggestive image is displayed when the number of times the player's motion is detected reaches a specific number of times, regardless of whether it is advantageous to the player. A particular type of behavior when the number of times a player's motion is detected reaches a certain number of times, in place of or in addition to such a mode, depending on whether it is advantageous to the player. The ratio of displaying the suggestion image may be different. For example, when the display result is "big hit", the hit telop image 63SHTD of "EXCELLENT !!!" is detected when the last valid operation is detected, rather than when the display result is "missing". Increase the percentage of displayed. Further, in the case of developing to Super Reach A, the hit telop image 63SHTD of "EXCELLENT !!!" is displayed when the last valid operation is detected, as compared with the case of not developing to Super Reach A. Increase the ratio. According to such an aspect, it is possible to increase the attention to the type of the suggestion image displayed when the number of times the player's motion is detected reaches a specific number of times.

(Modification example 4 of the feature portion 63SH)
In the above embodiment, which type of hit telop image is displayed at which display position regardless of whether the display result is a "big hit" or whether it develops into Super Reach A. , Randomly decided by lottery. That is, regardless of whether it is advantageous for the player, it is determined by lottery which kind of suggestive image is displayed at which display position. The proportion of a particular type of suggestive image displayed in a particular display position may vary depending on alternatives to, or in addition to, the advantage to the player. good. For example, when the display result is "big hit", the ratio of the hit telop image with higher jackpot reliability than when the display result is "miss" is displayed in the display area where the monster's body is displayed. To raise. Further, in the case of developing into Super Reach A, the ratio of the hit telop image having high jackpot reliability displayed in the display area where the monster's body is displayed is higher than in the case of not developing into Super Reach A. According to such an aspect, it is possible to increase the attention to the type of the suggestion image displayed at a specific display position.

(Variation example 5 of the feature portion 63SH)
In the above embodiment, the display mode of the HP image 63SHG3 is changed so that the amount of decrease in the HP of the monster differs depending on the type of the displayed hit telop image. Then, in the case of the fluctuation pattern PA2-5 in which the display result becomes a "big hit" without developing into Super Reach A, the effect control CPU 120 determines the HP image 63SHG3 so that the HP of the monster finally becomes zero. The display mode is changed. On the other hand, when the fluctuation pattern PA2-5 does not develop into super reach A and the display result becomes "missing", or when the fluctuation pattern PA3-4 or fluctuation pattern PB3-4 develops into super reach A. The effect control CPU 120 changes the display mode of the HP image 63SHG3 so that the HP of the monster does not finally become zero. That is, when a special effect means capable of executing a special effect that changes the mode of the special image during execution of the suggestion effect is provided, and the mode of the special image changes depending on which type of suggestive image is displayed. When the change mode of the specific image is different and the mode of the specific image is changed to the specific mode, it is advantageous for the player. In place of or in addition to such an aspect, a special effect means capable of performing a special effect of changing the aspect of the special image during the execution of the suggestion effect is provided, and the suggestion image is provided at any display position. The change mode when the mode of the special image is changed differs depending on whether or not the image is displayed, and when the mode of the special image is changed to the specific mode, it may be advantageous to the player. For example, when the display result is "big hit", the ratio of the hit telop image being displayed in the display area where the monster's body is displayed is higher than when the display result is "missing". Further, in the case of developing into Super Reach A, the ratio of the hit telop image being displayed in the display area where the monster's body is displayed is higher than in the case of not developing into Super Reach A. Then, when the hit telop image is displayed in the display area where the monster's body is displayed, the HP of the monster is higher than when the hit telop image is displayed in the display area where the monster's wings are displayed. The display mode of the HP image 63SHG3 is changed so that the amount of decrease becomes large. According to such an aspect, it is possible to raise attention to which display position the suggestion image is displayed.

(Variation example 6 of the feature portion 63SH)
In the above embodiment, in a series of battle effects in which a battle with a monster is performed, a plurality of display positions capable of displaying a telop image for hitting are set corresponding to a display area in which the image of the monster is displayed. That is, as a predetermined effect, an effect of displaying a predetermined image can be executed, and a suggestion image is displayed at a position corresponding to a display area in which the predetermined image is displayed. Instead of or in addition to such an aspect, it is possible to execute an effect of displaying any one of a plurality of types of predetermined images as a predetermined effect, and any type of predetermined image is displayed. The position where the suggested image can be displayed may be different depending on whether or not the suggestion image is displayed. For example, as a battle effect, in an effect of displaying either an image of a dragon or an image of a giant, when displaying an image of a dragon, a display area in which the body of the dragon is displayed. , The suggestion image can be displayed in the display area where the dragon wings are displayed. On the other hand, when displaying the image of the giant, the suggestion image can be displayed in the display area where the upper body of the giant is displayed and the display area where the lower body of the giant is displayed. According to such an aspect, the suggestion image can be displayed at the position corresponding to the display area in which the predetermined image is displayed, regardless of which type of predetermined image is displayed.

(Variation example 7 of the feature portion 63SH)
In the above embodiment, in a series of battle effects in which a battle with a monster is performed, a plurality of display positions capable of displaying a telop image for hitting are set corresponding to a display area in which the image of the monster is displayed. That is, as a predetermined effect, an effect of displaying a predetermined image can be executed, and a suggestion image is displayed at a position corresponding to a display area in which the predetermined image is displayed. Instead of or in addition to such an aspect, it is possible to execute an effect of displaying any one of a plurality of types of predetermined images as a predetermined effect, and any type of predetermined image is displayed. Regardless of whether or not the suggestion image is displayed, the position where the suggested image can be displayed may be a common position. For example, as a battle effect, in an effect of displaying either an image of a dragon or an image of a giant, when displaying an image of a dragon, the display area where the body of the dragon is displayed is displayed. The suggestion image can be displayed. On the other hand, when displaying the image of the giant so that the upper body of the giant is displayed in the same display area as the display area where the body of the dragon is displayed, the suggestion image is displayed in the display area where the upper body of the giant is displayed. It can be displayed. According to such an aspect, regardless of which type of predetermined image is displayed, not only the suggestion image can be displayed at the position corresponding to the display area where the predetermined image is displayed, but also the display position of the suggestion image can be displayed. It is possible to reduce the load and data capacity related to the process of determining.

(Variation example 8 of the feature portion 63SH)
In the above embodiment, it is possible to display a plurality of types of hit telop images in a series of battle productions in which a battle is performed with a monster. That is, as a predetermined effect, it is possible to execute an effect of displaying a predetermined image, and it is possible to display a plurality of types of suggestive images. Instead of or in addition to such an aspect, it is possible to execute an effect of displaying any one of a plurality of types of predetermined images as a predetermined effect, and any type of predetermined image is displayed. At least some of the types of suggestive images that can be displayed may differ depending on whether or not they are displayed. For example, in the case of performing an effect of displaying either an image of a dragon or an image of a giant as a battle effect, when displaying an image of a dragon, a telop image for hitting "MISS" and a telop image for hitting are used. The hit telop image of "HIT!", The hit telop image of "GREAT !!", and the hit telop image of "EXCELLENT !!!" can be displayed. On the other hand, when displaying the image of the giant, the hit telop image of "MISS", the hit telop image displaying the character string "Who!", And "What to do to the giant !!" It is possible to display a hit telop image in which the character string "" is displayed and a hit telop image in which the character string "Do you want to be a giant?" Is displayed. According to such an aspect, the suggestive effect can be further enhanced.

(Variation example 9 of the feature portion 63SH)
In the above embodiment, the hit telop image can be displayed according to the detection of the player's operation on the push button 31B. That is, the suggested image can be displayed according to the detection of the player's movement. Instead of or in addition to such an aspect, the suggested image may be displayed according to a predetermined display timing. For example, by defining in the effect control pattern of the suggestion effect which timing to display the telop image for hitting, and executing the suggestion effect according to the effect control pattern, a predetermined predetermined time defined in the effect control pattern is performed. Suggested images are displayed according to the display timing. According to such an aspect, a suggestion effect that does not involve the movement of the player can be made into a more effective suggestion effect.

(Variation example 10 of the feature portion 63SH)
In the above embodiment, when a certain hit telop image and a hit telop image having a higher jackpot reliability than this hit telop image are displayed at positions where they can overlap with each other, a hit telop with a lower jackpot reliability. The hit telop image with high expectation of big hit is duplicated on the front side of the image. That is, when the first suggestion image and the second suggestion image having a higher degree of advantage than the first suggestion image are displayed at positions where they can overlap with each other, the second suggestion image is displayed more than the first suggestion image. It is displayed with priority. In another embodiment related to this, when a hit telop image and a hit telop image having a higher jackpot reliability than this hit telop image are displayed at positions where they can overlap with each other, the jackpot reliability. May display a high hit telop image, while not displaying a low hit reliability telop image.

(Variation example 11 of the feature portion 63SH)
In the above embodiment, when erasing the hit telop image, an erasing effect is executed in which the size of the hit telop image is gradually reduced and then erased. That is, when erasing the suggested image, it is possible to execute an erasing effect that changes the mode of the suggested image. As another embodiment relating to this, when erasing the hit telop image, it may be possible to execute an erasing effect of gradually increasing the transparency of the hit telop image and then erasing it.

(Variation example 12 of the feature portion 63SH)
In the above embodiment, the hit telop image of the type determined by the lottery is displayed according to the detection of the player's operation on the push button 31B. That is, it is possible to display a suggestion image of the type determined by the lottery according to the detection of the movement of the player. As another embodiment related to this, a suggestion image of the type determined by lottery is displayed according to the detection of various movements of the player, including the operation of the player with respect to the stick controller 31A. It may be possible.

(Variation example 13 of the feature portion 63SH)
In the above embodiment, when a predetermined time has elapsed after displaying the hit telop image, an erasing effect for erasing the hit telop image is executed. That is, the erasing effect for erasing the predetermined image is executed according to the elapse of a predetermined time after displaying the suggested image. As another embodiment related to this, an erasing effect for erasing a predetermined image can be executed in place of or in addition to such an embodiment, depending on the mode of the predetermined effect. May be good. For example, as an effect during a battle, it is possible not only to attack a monster but also to execute an effect of being attacked by a monster, and to erase a hit telop image according to the effect of being attacked by a monster. Performs the erasing effect of. In that case, all the displayed hit telop images may be deleted all at once, or as in the above embodiment, an animation that gradually reduces the size of all the displayed hit telop images. You may perform the display. When executing an animation display that gradually reduces the size of all displayed hit telop images, it is within the time that gives the impression that they are erased all at once according to the effect of being attacked by the monster. You can execute the animation display with. In addition, for example, the display result is "big hit", the display result is "big hit", and the lower the development reliability that develops into Super Reach A, the higher the execution frequency of the effect attacked by the monster. Depending on the jackpot reliability that becomes, and the development reliability that develops into Super Reach A, the execution frequency of the effect attacked by the monster may differ. Further, regardless of the jackpot reliability at which the display result is "big hit" and the development reliability that develops into Super Reach A, the execution frequency of the effect attacked by the monster may be randomly determined. In such a mode, even if the effect of being attacked by the monster is executed, the effect as if the attack from the monster was a "miss" is executed, and the erasing effect for erasing the hit telop image is performed. It may not be executed. In that case, for example, the higher the jackpot reliability that the display result is "big hit" and the development reliability that develops into Super Reach A, the higher the execution frequency of the production as if the attack from the monster became a "miss". As described above, the execution frequency of the effect attacked by the monster may be different depending on the jackpot reliability that the display result is "big hit" and the development reliability that develops into Super Reach A. According to such an aspect, the interest of the predetermined production can be greatly improved.

(Variation example 14 of the feature portion 63SH)
A series of big hit medium effects and big hit medium effects that notify the big hit game state, including the effect of notifying the number of rounds and the promotion effect suggesting whether the value of the big hit game state is improved in relation to the feature unit 63SH. By displaying multiple prize ball suggestion images during execution and suggesting the number of prize balls that can be obtained in the remaining rounds, it is possible to execute a promotion effect that suggests whether the value of the jackpot game state will be improved. The number of suggested prize balls differs depending on the type of prize ball suggestion image, and it is possible to display multiple prize ball suggestion images of different types at positions where they can be superimposed on each other, and it is possible to obtain 10 prize balls. A prize ball suggestion image showing a character string of "+10" suggesting that the prize ball is, and a character string of "+50" suggesting that it is possible to obtain 50 prize balls are displayed. When the prize ball suggestion images are displayed at positions where they can overlap with each other, the prize ball suggestion image of "+50" may be displayed on the front side of the prize ball suggestion image of "+10". Here, a series of jackpot productions is an example of a "series of predetermined effects" in the present invention. The prize ball suggestion image is an example of the "suggestion image" in the present invention. Further, the number of prize balls that can be obtained in the remaining rounds is an example of the "advantage degree that is advantageous to the player" in the present invention. Further, the promotion effect is an example of the "suggestion effect" in the present invention. Further, the prize ball suggestion image of "+10" is an example of the "first suggestion image" in the present invention. Further, the prize ball suggestion image of "+50" is an example of the "second suggestion image" in the present invention. Further, displaying the "+50" prize ball suggestion image on the front side of the "+10" prize ball suggestion image preferentially displays the second suggestion image over the "first suggestion image" in the present invention. This is an example of that.

In such an embodiment, when erasing the prize ball suggestion image, it may be possible to execute an erasing effect in which the size of the prize ball suggestion image is gradually reduced and then erased. It should be noted that erasing after gradually reducing the size of the prize ball suggestion image is an example of "changing the aspect of the suggestion image" in the present invention.

Further, in such an embodiment, it is suggested that it is possible to obtain 70 prize balls that overlap with both the "+10" prize ball suggestion image and the "+50" prize ball suggestion image. It may be possible to display a prize ball suggestion image in which the character string "+70" is displayed. The "+70" prize ball suggestion image is an example of the "third suggestion image" in the present invention.

Further, in such an embodiment, it may be possible to display the effect image and output the sound effect in response to the display of the prize ball suggestion image. The display of the effect image and the output of the sound effect are examples of the "specific effect" in the present invention.

Further, in such an embodiment, the display period until the prize ball suggestion image is deleted may be different depending on the type of the prize ball suggestion image.

Further, in such an embodiment, it may be possible to display a prize ball suggestion image of the type determined by lottery according to the detection of the player's operation on the push button 31B. The operation of the player with respect to the push button 31B is an example of the "movement of the player" in the present invention.

(Additional notes regarding feature 63SH)
(1) In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine capable of playing a game (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like), and a predetermined effect capable of executing a series of predetermined effects. A means (for example, a production control CPU 120 capable of executing a series of battle effects) and a suggestion effect that displays a plurality of suggestion images during the execution of the predetermined effect and suggests an advantage degree that is advantageous to the player are executed. The suggestion image is provided with a possible suggestion effect means (for example, an effect control CPU 120 capable of displaying a plurality of hit telop images during the execution of the battle effect and suggesting a jackpot reliability during the battle). The suggested advantages differ depending on the type (for example, the suggested jackpot reliability differs depending on the type of the hit telop image), and a plurality of the suggested images of different types are superimposed on each other. It can be displayed at the position where it is obtained (for example, it is possible to display a plurality of different types of hit telop images at positions where they can overlap each other), and it is suggested by the first suggestion image and the first suggestion image. When the second suggestion image having a high degree of advantage is displayed at a position where it can overlap with each other, the second suggestion image is preferentially displayed over the first suggestion image (for example, the hit telop of "HIT!"). When the image 63SHTB and the hit telop image 63SHTC of "GREAT !!", which has higher jackpot reliability than the hit telop image 63SHTB of "HIT!", Are displayed at positions where they can overlap with each other, "HIT!" The hit telop image 63SHTC of "GREAT !!" is displayed in duplicate on the front side of the hit telop image 63SHTB, etc.).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to display a plurality of suggestion images during the execution of a series of predetermined effects to perform a suggestion effect suggesting a degree of advantage that is advantageous to the player, depending on the type of the suggestion image. , Since the suggested degree of advantage is different, it is possible to further improve the interest. Further, according to such a configuration, it is possible to display a plurality of suggested images of different types at positions where they can be superimposed on each other, and the first suggested image and the first suggested image have a higher degree of advantage than the first suggested image. When the two suggestion images are displayed at positions where they can overlap with each other, the second suggestion image is displayed preferentially over the first suggestion image, so that the second suggestion has a higher degree of advantage than the first suggestion image. It is possible to prevent the visibility of the image from being impaired, the impression of the second suggestion image is enhanced, and a more effective suggestion effect can be obtained.

(2) In the gaming machine of the above (1), when erasing the suggested image, the erasing effect means (for example, the size of the telop image for hitting) that can execute the erasing effect that changes the aspect of the suggested image gradually increases. A CPU 120 for effect control capable of executing an erasing effect that executes a reduced animation display) is further provided, and when the erasing effect for the second suggested image is being executed, the position is superimposed on the second suggested image. When displaying the first suggestion image, the first suggestion image may be preferentially displayed over the second suggestion image (for example, the erasing effect for the hit telop image 63SHTC of "GREAT !!" is executed. When displaying the hit telop image 63SHTB of "HIT!" At the position overlapping with the hit telop image 63SHTC of "GREAT !!", it is in front of the hit telop image 63SHTC of "GREAT !!" Duplicate display of the hit telop image 63SHTB of "HIT!" On the side, etc.).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent an excessive restriction from being applied when displaying the first suggestion image.

(3) In the gaming machine of the above (1) or (2), the third suggestion image superimposed on both the first suggestion image and the second suggestion image may be displayed (for example, "HIT! It is possible to display the hit telop image 63SHTD of "EXCELLENT !!!" superimposed on both the hit telop image 63SHTB of "" and the hit telop image 63SHTC of "GREAT !!").

According to such a configuration, the variation of the appearance of the suggestion image in the suggestion production is enriched, and the interest can be further improved.

(4) In any of the gaming machines (1) to (3) above, a specific effect means capable of executing a specific effect depending on the display of the suggested image may be further provided (for example, for hitting). A production control CPU 120 or the like that can display an effect image and output a sound effect according to the display of a telop image).

With such a configuration, the suggestive effect can be further enhanced.

(5) In any of the gaming machines (1) to (4), the display period until the suggested image is erased may be different depending on the type of the suggested image (for example, a telop for hitting). Depending on the type of image, the display period until the hit telop image is erased differs, etc.).

According to such a configuration, the suggested image can be deleted at the timing according to the type of the suggested image.

(6) In any of the game machines (1) to (5) above, a detection means capable of detecting the movement of the player (for example, a push sensor 35B capable of detecting the operation of the player with respect to the push button 31B) is provided. Further, the above-mentioned suggestion image of the type determined by the lottery may be displayed according to the detection of the movement of the player (for example, depending on the detection of the operation of the player with respect to the push button 31B). It is possible to display the type of hit telop image determined by lottery, etc.).

According to such a configuration, the first image is displayed in the second suggestion image having a higher degree of advantage suggested than the first suggestion image in the production in which it is unknown at which timing which kind of suggestion image is displayed. Since it does not overlap, more effective production can be performed.

(7) In any of the gaming machines (1) to (6) above, when the suggestion images of the same type can be superimposed on each other, the suggestion image displayed later is given priority over the suggestion image displayed earlier. (For example, when the same type of hit telop images are superimposed on each other, the hit telop image displayed later is superimposed and displayed on the front side of the hit telop image displayed earlier. Things to do, etc.).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent unnecessary restrictions from being applied when displaying the same type of suggestive image.

(Explanation of feature section 63SH + feature section 31AK)
As a gaming machine having both the feature unit 63SH and the feature unit 31AK described above, a gaming machine capable of playing a game, a predetermined effect means capable of executing a series of predetermined effects, and a plurality of predetermined effects during execution of the predetermined effects. It is provided with a suggestion effect means capable of displaying a suggestion image of the above and suggesting a degree of advantage that is advantageous to the player, and a title notifying means capable of notifying a title corresponding to the suggestion effect in a predetermined effect. It is possible to notify the title corresponding to the suggestion effect when a predetermined period has elapsed from the start of the predetermined effect including the effect, and the suggested degree of advantage differs depending on the type of the suggestion image, and a plurality of suggestion images of different types. Can be displayed at a position where they can overlap each other, and when the first suggestion image and the second suggestion image having a higher degree of advantage than the first suggestion image are displayed at a position where they can overlap each other, It is possible to make the gaming machine characterized by displaying the second suggested image with priority over the first suggested image.

The contents described in the embodiment corresponding to the feature unit 63SH and the embodiment corresponding to the feature unit 31AK can be applied to the embodiment of the gaming machine having both the feature unit 63SH and the feature unit 31AK. For example, the effect control CPU 120 of the pachinko gaming machine 1 can execute a series of battle effects. Further, the effect control CPU 120 can execute a battle effect that suggests a jackpot reliability by displaying a plurality of hit telop images during the execution of the battle effect. Further, the effect control CPU 120 can notify the title corresponding to the effect during the battle in the battle effect. Then, the effect control CPU 120 can notify the title corresponding to the effect during the battle when the effect during the battle is started after a predetermined period has elapsed from the start of the effect during the battle. Further, the jackpot reliability differs depending on the type of the hit telop image, and the effect control CPU 120 can display a plurality of different types of hit telop images at positions where they can be superimposed on each other. The effect control CPU 120 includes a hit telop image 63SHTB of "HIT!" And a hit telop image 63SHTC of "GREAT !!", which has a higher jackpot reliability than the hit telop image 63SHTB of "HIT!". When displayed at positions where they can be superimposed on each other, the hit telop image 63SHTC of "GREAT !!" is superimposed and displayed on the front side of the hit telop image 63SHTB of "HIT!".

Further, as for the sub-combination of the other feature groups of the feature section 63SH and the feature section 31AK, the contents described in the embodiment corresponding to the feature section 63SH and the embodiment corresponding to the feature section 31AK can be applied.

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
102, 122 ... RAM
103 ... CPU
104, 124 ... Random number circuit 105, 125 ... I / O
120 ... CPU for production control
123… Display control unit

Claims (1)

It is a gaming machine that can perform variable display and control it to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player.
Equipped with directing execution means,
As the variable display execution pattern, there is a first pattern and a variable display execution pattern in which the ratio of being controlled to the advantageous state is higher than that of the first pattern, and a notice suggesting that the variable display is controlled to the advantageous state. Including the second pattern that can execute the production
The first pattern includes a normal first pattern and a shortened first pattern having a shorter variable display period than the normal first pattern.
The effect executing means is
It is possible to execute an explanatory effect that explains the game over multiple variable displays.
The notice effect can be executed,
When the plurality of variable displays for executing the explanatory effect include the variable display of the second pattern, it is possible to stop the executing the explanatory effect and execute the advance notice effect.
As the explanatory effect, the first explanatory effect executed in the first variable display among the plurality of variable displays and the variable display executed in the variable display after the variable display in which the first explanatory effect is executed among the plurality of variable displays are executed. The second explanation effect to be done is feasible,
When the variable display executed after the variable display in which the first explanatory effect is executed is the variable display of the normal first pattern, the second explanatory effect can be executed in the variable display.
When the variable display executed after the variable display in which the first explanatory effect is executed is the variable display of the shortened first pattern, the second explanatory effect is not executed in the variable display, and then the above-mentioned Normally, when the variable display of the first pattern is executed, the second explanatory effect can be executed in the variable display.
Moreover,
A predetermined production means capable of executing a series of predetermined effects, and
A suggestion effect means capable of displaying a plurality of suggestion images during the execution of the predetermined effect and suggesting a degree of advantage that is advantageous to the player, and a suggestion effect means that can execute the suggestion effect.
Equipped with
Depending on the type of the suggested image, the suggested degree of advantage differs,
It is possible to display a plurality of the suggested images of different types at positions where they can be superimposed on each other.
When the first suggestion image and the second suggestion image having a higher degree of advantage than the first suggestion image are displayed at positions where they can overlap each other, the second suggestion image is displayed more than the first suggestion image. A gaming machine characterized by preferentially displaying.

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