JP7022102B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

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

As a conventional gaming machine capable of playing a game, for example, by performing an action display that acts on the hold display, the progress speed of the action display is slowed down when a suggestion effect suggesting a change in the display mode of the hold display is performed. By providing a deceleration period and giving a change to the effect mode, there is an effect for increasing the degree of attention to the change in the hold display (see Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2018-06735 (paragraph 0233, etc.)

However, in the suggestion production as in Patent Document 1, there is a problem that the production is monotonous and there is room for improvement, and it is insufficient to enhance the interest of the game.

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

(1) A gaming machine capable of playing (pachinko gaming machine 1 etc.)
Notification effect means (effect control CPU 120) capable of executing a notification effect (active change effect, pseudo-ream effect, vibration effect, etc.) for notifying the content advantageous to the player (active change, pseudo-ream, vibration, etc.) , S171, S172 in FIG. 7, 066FS003 to 066FS005,066FS007 to 066FS009, 066FS010 to 066FS0012,066FS022, etc. in FIG. 8-11).
A suggestion effect means (such as an active change suggestion effect, a pseudo-continuous suggestion effect, or a suggestion effect requesting a vibration effect suggestion effect) that suggests that the notification effect is executed (the suggestion effect). A CPU 120 for effect control, S171 and S172 in FIG. 7, 066FS013 to 066FS022 in FIG. 8-9, etc.) are provided.
The suggestion effect means has a success effect result (FIG. 8-2 (D), (G), (M), (P) understanding response, etc.) in which the notification effect is executed as the effect result of the suggestion effect. , The effect of failing to execute the notification effect (end of effect after continuation of unread through in FIGS. 8-2 (I), (R), (U), end of effect after continuation of read through, etc.). (Fig. 8-8, Fig. 8-9, Fig. 8-10, etc.),
After the first suggestion effect period (8-8, 8-9, 8-10 unread through period, etc.) has elapsed from the start of the suggestion effect (effect request, etc. in FIG. 8-2 (B)). , When the suggestion effect continues (when the read state of FIG. 8-2 (L) and the effect request continues, etc.) and when the suggestion effect results in the failure effect (FIG. 8-2 (U)). After the unread through continues, the production ends, etc.), and
When the suggestion effect continues after the first suggestion effect period elapses after the suggestion effect starts, the second suggestion effect period (FIG. 8-8, FIG. 8-9, and FIG. 8-10 read through period). Etc.), when the suggestion effect results in the success effect (such as the understanding response in FIG. 8-2 (P) after the read through in FIG. 8-2 (O)), the suggestion effect fails. There are times when the production result is (the production ends in Fig. 8-2 (S) after the read through in Fig. 8-2 (R) continues, etc.).
Depending on the length of the effect period of the suggestion effect, the degree of expectation that the suggestion effect will result in the success effect differs (FIGS. 8-8 (A), (B), 8-9 (A), (B), In FIGS. 8-10 (A) and 8-10 (B), in the production pattern in which the progress of the production is the same, the longer the read-through period, the higher the execution rate of the understanding response, etc.),.
The suggestion effect of the first suggestion effect period and the suggestion effect of the second suggestion effect period are executed in a stationary effect mode (as shown in FIG. 8-2 (K), an unread through state effect). The production mode of the period is a static mode production in which the production name is indicated by the production request comment 066F002, and as shown in FIG. 8-2 (O), the production mode of the production period in the read-through state is described in the production request comment 066F002. In addition, it is an effect of a stationary mode in which the read icon 006F003 is displayed).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to attract the attention of the player to the effect period of the suggestion effect or the effect mode of the suggestion effect, and it is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

(2) A gaming machine capable of playing (pachinko gaming machine 1 etc.)
Notification effect means (effect control CPU 120) capable of executing a notification effect (active change effect, pseudo-ream effect, vibration effect, etc.) for notifying the content advantageous to the player (active change, pseudo-ream, vibration, etc.) , S171, S172 in FIG. 7, 066FS003 to 066FS005,066FS007 to 066FS009, 066FS010 to 066FS0012,066FS022, etc. in FIG. 8-11).
A suggestion effect means (such as an active change suggestion effect, a pseudo-continuous suggestion effect, or a suggestion effect requesting a vibration effect suggestion effect) that suggests that the notification effect is executed (the suggestion effect). A CPU 120 for effect control, S171 and S172 in FIG. 7, 066FS013 to 066FS022 in FIG. 8-9, etc.) are provided.
The suggestion effect means has a success effect result (FIG. 8-2 (D), (G), (M), (P) understanding response, etc.) in which the notification effect is executed as the effect result of the suggestion effect. , The effect of failing to execute the notification effect (end of effect after continuation of unread through in FIGS. 8-2 (I), (R), (U), end of effect after continuation of read through, etc.). (Fig. 8-8, Fig. 8-9, Fig. 8-10, etc.),
After the first suggestion effect period (8-8, 8-9, 8-10 unread through period, etc.) has elapsed from the start of the suggestion effect (effect request, etc. in FIG. 8-2 (B)). , When the suggestion effect continues (when the read state of FIG. 8-2 (L) and the effect request continues, etc.) and when the suggestion effect results in the failure effect (FIG. 8-2 (U)). After the unread through continues, the production ends, etc.), and
When the suggestion effect continues after the first suggestion effect period elapses after the suggestion effect starts, the second suggestion effect period (FIG. 8-8, FIG. 8-9, and FIG. 8-10 read through period). Etc.), when the suggestion effect results in the success effect (such as the understanding response in FIG. 8-2 (P) after the read through in FIG. 8-2 (O)), the suggestion effect fails. There are times when the production result is (the production ends in Fig. 8-2 (S) after the read through in Fig. 8-2 (R) continues, etc.).
There are a plurality of production modes before showing the production result of the suggestion effect (FIGS. 8-8 (A), (B), FIGS. 8-9 (A), (B), FIGS. 8-10 (A), (B). ), In the suggestion effect pattern, as an effect mode before showing the effect result, there are a plurality of effect modes in which the length of the unread through period is different, and there are a plurality of effect modes in which the length of the read through period is different.) ,
The degree of expectation that the suggestion effect will be the success effect differs depending on the effect mode before showing the effect result of the suggestion effect in the suggestion effect (FIGS. 8-8 (A), (B), FIG. 8-9 (FIG. 8-9). In the effect patterns of A), (B), FIGS. 8-10 (A), and (B), the effect period before showing the effect result of the suggestion effect such as the unread through period (2 seconds, 4 seconds, 6 seconds). The longer the production mode, the higher the execution rate of the understanding response, etc.),
The suggestion effect of the first suggestion effect period and the suggestion effect of the second suggestion effect period are executed in a stationary effect mode (as shown in FIG. 8-2 (K), in an unread through state. The production mode of the production period is a static mode production in which the production name is indicated by the production request comment 066F002, and as shown in FIG. 8-2 (O), the production mode of the production period in the read-through state is the production request comment 066F002. In addition to this, it is an effect of a stationary mode in which the read icon 006F003 is displayed).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to attract the attention of the player to the effect period of the suggestion effect or the effect mode of the suggestion effect, and it is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

(3) In the gaming machine according to either (1) or (2) above.
The notification effect means can execute the notification effect selected from a plurality of types of the notification effects (active change effect, pseudo-continuous effect, vibration effect, etc.) (066FS003 to 066F012 in FIG. 8-11). etc),
In the suggestion effect means, the ratio of the suggestion effect to the success effect result differs depending on the type of the notification effect to be suggested (as shown in FIG. 8-7 (B), for example, "vibration effect>active". In the high-low relationship of "change suggestion effect> pseudo-continuous suggestion effect", the ratio of the suggestion effect to the success effect result differs depending on the type of effect to be executed, etc.).

According to such a configuration, the ratio of the suggestion effect to the success effect result differs depending on the type of the notification effect to be suggested. Therefore, the player pays attention to the type of the notification effect to be suggested by the suggestion effect. It will be possible to collect them, and it will be possible to further enhance the interest of the game.

(4) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3) above.
The notification effect means can execute the notification effect selected from a plurality of types of the notification effects (active change effect, pseudo continuous effect, vibration effect, etc.) (066FS003 to 066F012 in FIG. 8-11). etc),
The suggestion effect means can specify the type of the notification effect for which the suggestion effect is to be executed in the first suggestion effect period (as shown in FIG. 8-2 (B), at the beginning of the effect period. The execution target of the suggestion effect is indicated by the effect request comment 066F002), and the ratio of the suggestion effect to the success effect result differs depending on the type of the notification effect to be the suggestion target of the suggestion effect (FIG. 8-7). As in (B), there is a high-low relationship of "vibration effect> active change suggestion effect> pseudo-continuous suggestion effect", and the ratio of the suggestion effect to the successful effect result differs depending on the type of effect to be executed).

According to such a configuration, in the first suggestion effect period, it becomes possible to attract the attention of the player to the type of the notification effect specified as the execution target of the suggestion effect, and it is possible to further enhance the interest of the game. can.

(5) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (4) above.
The notification effect means can execute the notification effect during the special reach (second super reach to fourth super reach, etc. in FIG. 8-1) effect (66FS002 in FIG. 8-11 shows the super reach variation pattern. Active change effect, pseudo-continuous effect, or vibration effect can be executed when the reach variation pattern including is executed),
The suggestion effect means can limit the execution of the suggestion effect during the special reach effect ([modification example in which the suggestion effect is not executed during the super reach effect], etc.).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the player's attention to the effect content of the special reach effect from being hindered by the suggestion effect.

(6) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (5) above.
The notification effect means can execute the notification effect during the special reach (second super reach to fourth super reach, etc. in FIG. 8-1) effect (in 066FS002 in FIG. 8-11, the super reach variation pattern can be obtained. Active change effect, pseudo-continuous effect, or vibration effect can be executed when the reach variation pattern including is executed),
The suggestion effect means can execute the suggestion effect during the special reach effect (066FS013 to 066FS022, etc. in FIG. 8-11).

According to such a configuration, since the suggestion effect can be executed during the special reach effect, the synergistic effect of the effect of the special reach effect and the suggestion effect can further enhance the interest of the game.

(7) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (6) above.
In the suggestion effect means, the effect mode when shifting from the first suggestion effect period to the second suggestion effect period depends on the type of effect result in the suggestion effect or the type of the notification effect to be suggested. As shown in FIGS. 8-2 (K), (L), and (O), the production mode when shifting from the unread through state to the read through state is described in the production request comment 066F002. It is a common effect mode in which the read icon 006F003 is displayed for the suggestion effect in which the effect name is shown).

With such a configuration, it is possible to clarify the production mode when shifting from the first suggestion effect period to the second suggestion effect period, and to improve the player's understanding of the effect content to which the suggestion effect shifts. can.

(8) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (7) above.
The effect mode of the first suggestion effect period and the effect mode of the second suggestion effect period are stationary modes (as shown in FIG. 8-2 (K), the effect mode of the unread through state effect period is effect. The production mode is a stationary mode in which the production name is indicated by the request comment 066F002, and as shown in FIG. 8-2 (O), the production mode in the production period in the read through state is the production mode in which the production request comment 066F002 is added to the read icon. It is an effect of a stationary mode in which 006F003 is displayed).

According to such a configuration, the production mode of the first suggestion effect and the second suggestion effect can be easily recognized by the player.

(9) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (8) above.
A setting means (CPU103, etc.) capable of setting one of a plurality of setting values having different advantages for the player, and
Further provided with a setting suggestion effect execution means (such as a CPU 120 for effect control) capable of executing a setting suggestion effect that makes a suggestion regarding the setting by the setting means.
The notification effect means limits the execution of the setting suggestion effect as the notification effect ([example of limiting the setting suggestion effect as the notification effect], etc.).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent two types of suggestive effects from being continuously executed, and to prevent the contents of the effects from becoming difficult for the player to understand.

(10) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (9) above.
The suggestion effect means has different lengths of the period between the first suggestion effect period and the second suggestion effect period (as shown in FIGS. 8-8 to 8-10, an unread through period and a read through period). The length of the period is different, etc.).

With such a configuration, it is possible for the player to easily distinguish between the types of the production period.

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 which shows the fluctuation pattern table in tabular form. It is a display screen diagram which shows the execution example in the image display apparatus of a notification effect and a suggestion effect. It is a timing chart which shows the control timing example of a suggestion effect. It is a figure which shows the data table for active change effect. It is a figure which shows the data table for pseudo-continuous production. It is a figure which shows the vibration effect execution determination table as a data table for vibration effect. It is a figure which shows the data table for suggestion effect. It is a figure which shows the active change suggestion effect pattern selection table. It is a figure which shows the pseudo-continuous suggestion effect pattern selection table. It is a figure which shows the vibration suggestion effect pattern selection table. It is a flowchart which shows the specific effect setting process. It is a display screen view of the image display apparatus 5 which shows the effect example of the 1st specific effect and the 2nd specific effect when a setting suggestion image is displayed as an effect result of a specific effect. It is a display screen view of the image display apparatus 5 which shows the effect example of the 1st specific effect and the 2nd specific effect when the expectation degree notice image is displayed as the effect result of a specific effect. It is a timing chart which shows the relationship between the fluctuation time of a variable display and the effect pattern of a specific effect.

(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 (ElectroLuminescence), or the like, and displays various effects images. The image display device 5 may be composed of a projector and a screen. Various effect images are displayed on the image display device 5.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A normal symbol display 20 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, the left side of the game area). As an example, the ordinary symbol display 20 is composed of 7-segment LEDs and the like, and performs variable display of ordinary symbols as a plurality of types of ordinary identification information different from special symbols. 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 stick controller 31A is provided with a vibration motor (not shown) for producing an effect of vibrating the stick controller 31A when a predetermined effect condition is satisfied.

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

A big hit type is set for "big hit". For example, multiple types of opening modes (number of rounds and opening upper limit period) of the big winning opening and game states after the big hit gaming state (normal state, time saving state, probability change state, etc., which will be described later) are prepared, and the big hit is made according to these. The type is set. As the big hit type, a big hit type in which a large number of prize balls can be obtained or a big hit type in which a small number of prize balls or almost no prize balls can be obtained may be provided.

In the small hit game state, the large winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened in a predetermined opening mode. For example, in the small hit game state, the opening mode similar to the big hit game state in some big hit types (the number of times the big winning opening is opened is the same as the number of rounds above, and the closing timing of the big winning opening is also the same. Etc.), the big winning opening is opened. As with the big hit type, the small hit type may be provided for the "small hit".

After the jackpot game state is completed, it may be controlled to a time saving state or a probability change state according to the jackpot type.

In the time saving state, control (time saving control) is executed in which the average special figure fluctuation time (period in which the special figure is changed) is shortened from the normal state. In the time-saving state, the average fluctuation time of the normal map (the period during which the normal map is changed) is shortened from the normal state, and the probability of becoming a "normal map hit" in the normal map game is improved from the normal state. Control (high opening control, high base control) that makes it easier for the game ball to enter the second start winning opening is also executed. The time saving state is a state in which the variation efficiency of the special symbol (particularly the second special symbol) is improved, which is advantageous for the player.

In the probabilistic state (probability fluctuation state), in addition to the time saving control, the probability change control in which the probability that the display result becomes a "big hit" is higher than in the normal state is executed. The probabilistic state is a state in which the fluctuation efficiency of the special symbol is improved and the “big hit” is likely to occur, which is a more advantageous state for the player.

The time saving state and the probabilistic change state continue until any one of the end conditions such as the execution of the special figure game a predetermined number of times and the start of the next big hit game state are satisfied first. A game whose end condition is that the special figure game has been executed a predetermined number of times is also referred to as a number-cutting (time-cutting time reduction, number-cutting probability change, etc.).

The normal state is a gaming state other than a special state such as an advantageous state such as a big hit gaming state, a time saving state, and a probability change state, which is advantageous for the player, and the display result in the normal figure game is "normal figure hit". The pachinko gaming machine 1 such as the probability and the probability that the display result in the special figure game becomes a "big hit" returns to a predetermined state after the power is turned on, such as the initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, when a system reset is performed). It is in the same controlled state as when the process was not executed).

The state in which the probability change control is executed is also called a high probability state, and the state in which the probability change control is not executed is also called a low probability state. The state in which the time reduction control is executed is also called a high base state, and the state in which the time reduction control is not executed is also called a low base state. By combining these, it is also called a low-accuracy high-base state in a time-saving state, a high-accuracy high-base state in a probabilistic state, and a low-accuracy low-base state in a normal state. The high-accuracy state and the low-base state are also called the high-accuracy low-base state.

After the small hit game state ends, the game state is not changed, and the game state is continuously controlled to the game state before the display result of the special figure game becomes "small hit" (however, "small hit" occurs. If the special figure game at the time is the special figure game of the predetermined number of times in the above number of times cut, the game state is naturally changed). In addition, it is not necessary that there is no "small hit" as the display result of the special figure game.

The gaming state may change based on the fact that the gaming ball has passed through a specific area (for example, a specific area in the big winning opening) during the big hit game state. For example, when the game ball passes through a specific area, it may be controlled to a probable change state after the big hit game state.

(Progress of production, etc.)
In the pachinko gaming machine 1, various effects (effects of notifying the progress of the game and enlivening the game) are executed according to the progress of the game. The production will be described below. The effect is performed by displaying various effect images on the image display device 5, but in addition to or in place of the display, audio output from the speakers 8L and 8R and / or a game effect lamp 9 It may be performed by the point or the like / extinguishing, the operation of the movable body 32, or the like.

As an effect executed according to the progress of the game, in the decorative 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 (ReadOnlyMemory) 101, a RAM (RandomAccessMemory) 102, a CPU (CentralProcessingUnit) 103, a random number circuit 104, and the like. It is equipped with an I / O (Input / Output port) 105.

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

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

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

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

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

The main board 11 (microcomputer 100 for game control) issues an effect control command (command for designating (notifying) the progress of the game, 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 a movable body 32, driving a vibration motor 36 that vibrates a stick controller 31A, notification of an error, and notification of power failure recovery).

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

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

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

The display control unit 123 includes VDP (VideoDisplayProcessor), CGROM (CharacterGeneratorROM), VRAM (VideoRAM), and the like, and executes the effect based on the effect execution instruction from the effect control CPU 120.

The display control unit 123 supplies the image display device 5 with a video signal corresponding to the effect to be executed based on the effect execution instruction from the effect control CPU 120, so that the effect image is displayed on the image display device 5. The display control unit 123 further supplies a sound designation signal (a signal for designating the sound to be output) to the voice control board 13 in order to output 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. Further, the display control unit 123 supplies a signal for operating the vibration motor 36 to the vibration motor 36 or a drive circuit for driving the vibration motor 36.

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

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

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

The random number circuit 124 counts updatable numerical data indicating various random number values (random numbers for effect) used for executing various effects. The effect random number may be one that is updated (updated by software) when the effect control CPU 120 executes a predetermined computer program.

The I / O 125 mounted on the effect control board 12 is for transmitting various signals (video signal, sound designation signal, lamp signal) and an input port for taking in the effect control command transmitted from, for example, the main board 11. Consists of including the output port of.

Boards other than the main board 11, such as the effect control board 12, the sound control board 13, and the lamp control board 14, are also referred to as sub-boards. A plurality of sub-boards may be provided for each function as in the pachinko gaming machine 1, or one sub-board may be configured to have a plurality of functions.

(motion)
Next, the operation (action) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described.

(Main operation of main board 11)
First, the main operation of the main board 11 will be described. When the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started, the gaming control microcomputer 100 is activated, and the gaming control main process is executed by the CPU 103. FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing a game control main process executed by the CPU 103 on the main board 11.

In the game control main process shown in FIG. 3, the CPU 103 first sets interrupt prohibition (step S1). Subsequently, necessary initial settings are made (step S2). The initial setting includes a stack pointer setting, a register setting of a built-in device (CTC (counter / timer circuit), a parallel input / output port, etc.), a setting for making the RAM 102 accessible, and the like.

Next, it is determined whether or not the output signal from the clear switch is ON (step S3). The clear switch is mounted on the power supply board, for example. When the power is turned on with the clear switch turned on, an output signal (clear signal) is input to the game control microcomputer 100 via the input port. When the output signal from the clear switch is on (step S3; Yes), the initialization process (step S8) is executed. In the initialization process, the CPU 103 performs a RAM clear process for clearing the flags, counters, and buffers stored in the RAM 102, and sets initial values in the work area.

Further, the CPU 103 transmits an effect control command instructing initialization to the effect control board 12 (step S9). Upon receiving the effect control command, the effect control CPU 120 displays a screen for notifying, for example, that the control of the gaming machine has been initialized in the image display device 5.

If the output signal from the clear switch is not on (step S3; No), it is determined whether or not the backup data is stored in the RAM 102 (backup RAM) (step S4). When the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped due to an unexpected power failure or the like (power failure), the CPU 103 executes the power supply stop processing immediately before the pachinko gaming machine 1 becomes inoperable due to the stop of the power supply. In this power supply stop processing, a process of turning on a backup flag indicating that data is backed up to the RAM 102, a process of protecting the data of the RAM 102, and the like are executed. The data protection process includes addition of an error detection code (checksum, parity bit, etc.) and a process of backing up various data. The data to be backed up includes various data for advancing the game (including various flags, various timer states, etc.), as well as the state of the backup flag and the error detection code. In step S4, it is determined whether or not the backup flag is on. When the backup flag is off and the backup data is not stored in the RAM 102 (step S4; No), the initialization process (step S8) is executed.

When the backup data is stored in the RAM 102 (step S4; Yes), the CPU 103 checks the data of the backed up data (used by using an error detection code) and determines whether or not the data is normal (step). S5). In step S5, for example, it is determined by the parity bit or the checksum whether or not the data in the RAM 102 matches the data at the time when the power supply is stopped. When it is determined that these match, it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is normal.

When it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is not normal (step S5; No), the internal state cannot be returned to the state when the power supply is stopped, so the initialization process (step S8) is executed.

When it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is normal (step S5; Yes), the CPU 103 performs a recovery process (step S6) for returning the internal state of the main board 11 to the state when the power supply is stopped. In the recovery process, the CPU 103 sets the work area based on the stored contents (contents of the backed up data) of the RAM 102. As a result, the game state is restored when the power supply is stopped, and if the special symbol is being changed, the change of the special symbol is restarted from the state before the restoration by executing the game control timer interrupt process described later. Will be.

Then, the CPU 103 transmits an effect control command instructing recovery from the power failure to the effect control board 12 (step S7). Along with this, an effect control command that specifies the game state before the power failure that is backed up, and an effect control that specifies the display result of the special figure game that is being executed when the special figure game is being executed. You may want to send a command. For these commands, the same commands that are set to be transmitted in the special symbol process processing described later can be used. When the effect control CPU 120 receives the effect control command for specifying the time of recovery from the power failure, the image display device 5, for example, notifies that the image display device 5 has recovered from the power failure or is recovering from the power failure. Display the screen to do so. The effect control CPU 120 may display an appropriate screen based on the effect control command.

After the restoration process or the initialization process is completed and the effect control command is transmitted to the effect control board 12, the CPU 103 executes the random number circuit setting process for initializing the random number circuit 104 (step S10). Then, the CTC register built in the game control microcomputer 100 is set so that the timer is interrupted periodically every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms) (step S11), and interrupts are permitted (step S12). ). After that, the loop processing is started. After that, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute the timer interrupt process.

When the CPU 103 that has executed such a game control main process receives the interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives the interrupt request, it executes the game control timer interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 4 is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process to enter the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, and the second start port via the switch circuit 110. It is determined whether or not detection signals are received from various switches such as the switch 22B and the count switch 23 (step S21). Subsequently, by executing a predetermined error processing on the main side, an abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and a warning can be generated if necessary according to the diagnosis result (step S22). After that, by executing a predetermined information output process, for example, the jackpot information (information indicating the number of times the jackpot has occurred) and the start information (starting) supplied to the hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1. Data such as information such as the number of times of winning and the probability fluctuation information (information indicating the number of times of the probability change state) are output (step S23).

Following the information output process, a game random number update process for updating at least a part of the game random numbers used on the main board 11 side by software is executed (step S24). After that, the CPU 103 executes a special symbol process process (step S25). By executing the special symbol process process for each timer interrupt by the CPU 103, it is possible to manage the execution and hold of the special symbol game, control the big hit game state and the small hit game state, control the game state, and the like (details are provided). See below).

Following the special symbol process process, the normal symbol process process is executed (step S26). By executing the normal symbol process processing for each timer interrupt, the CPU 103 manages the execution and hold of the normal figure game based on the detection signal from the gate switch 21 (based on the passage of the game ball through the passing gate 41). It enables opening control of the variable winning ball device 6B based on "per-figure". The execution of the normal figure game is performed by driving the normal symbol display 20, and the normal figure hold display 25C is turned on to display the number of normal figure hold.

After executing the normal symbol process process, as a part of the game control timer interrupt process, a process when a power failure occurs, a process for paying out a prize ball, and the like may be performed. After that, the CPU 103 executes the command control process (step S27). The CPU 103 may send and set an effect control command in each of the above processes. In the command control process of step S27, a process of transmitting the effect control command set for transmission to a control board on the sub side such as the effect control board 12 is performed. After executing the command control process, the interrupt is permitted and then the game control timer interrupt process is terminated.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S25 shown in FIG. 4 as the special symbol process process. In this special symbol process process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (step S101).

In the start winning determination process, a process of detecting the occurrence of a start winning, storing the hold information in a predetermined area of the RAM 102, and updating the hold storage number is executed. When the start winning is generated, the display result (including the jackpot type) and the random value for determining the fluctuation pattern are extracted and stored as hold information. Further, a process of pre-reading and determining a display result or a fluctuation pattern may be executed based on the extracted random number value. After the hold information and the number of hold storages are stored, the transmission setting for transmitting the effect control command for specifying the determination result such as the generation of the start winning prize, the number of hold storages, the look-ahead determination, etc. is made on the effect control board 12. .. The effect control command at the time of starting winning, which is set to be transmitted in this way, is executed from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by executing the command control process in step S27 shown in FIG. 4, for example, after the special symbol process process is completed. Is transmitted to.

After executing the start winning determination process in S101, the CPU 103 selects and executes any of the processes of steps S110 to S120 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the RAM 102. In each process (steps S110 to S120) of the special symbol process process, a transmission setting for transmitting an effect control command corresponding to each process to the effect control board 12 is performed.

The special symbol normal processing in step S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “0” (initial value). In this special symbol normal processing, it is determined whether or not to start the first special figure game or the second special figure game based on the presence or absence of the reserved information. In addition, in the special symbol normal processing, whether or not the display result of the special symbol or decorative symbol is set to "big hit" or "small hit" based on the random number value for determining the display result, and the big hit type when the display result is set to "big hit". Is determined (predetermined) before the display result is derived and displayed. Further, in the special symbol normal processing, a definite special symbol (either a big hit symbol, a small hit symbol, or a lost symbol) to be stopped and displayed in the special symbol game is set according to the determined display result. After that, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "1", and the special symbol normal processing ends. It should be noted that the special figure game using the second special figure may be executed with priority over the special figure game using the first special figure (also referred to as special figure 2 priority digestion). Further, the winning order of the game balls to the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening may be stored, and the starting condition of the special figure game may be satisfied in the winning order (also referred to as winning order digestion).

When making various decisions based on the random number value, various tables stored in the ROM 101 (a table in which the decision value to be compared with the random number value is assigned to the decision result) are referred to. The same applies to other decisions on the main board 11 and various decisions on the effect control board 12. In the effect control board 12, various tables are stored in the ROM 121.

The variation pattern setting process in step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. In this fluctuation pattern setting process, one of a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns is used by using a random value for determining the fluctuation pattern based on the pre-determination result of whether or not the display result is "big hit" or "small hit". It includes the process of determining. In the variation pattern setting process, when the variation pattern is determined, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "2", and the variation pattern setting process ends.

The fluctuation pattern includes the execution time of the special figure game (special figure fluctuation time) (which is also the execution time of the variable display of the decorative symbol), the variable display mode of the decorative symbol (presence or absence of reach, etc.), and the variable display of the decorative symbol. It specifies the content of the effect (type of reach effect, etc.), and is also called a variable display pattern.

The special symbol variation process in step S112 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “2”. In this special symbol variation processing, the processing for setting the special symbol to be varied in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and the elapsed time from the start of the variation of the special symbol are performed. It includes processing to measure. In addition, it is also determined whether or not the measured elapsed time has reached the special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. Then, when the elapsed time from the start of the change of the special symbol reaches the special symbol fluctuation time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "3", and the special symbol variation process ends.

The special symbol stop process in step S113 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “3”. In this special symbol stop process, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B stop the fluctuation of the special symbol, and stop display (derive) the confirmed special symbol that is the display result of the special symbol. Contains the process of making settings for. Then, when the display result is "big hit", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "4". On the other hand, when the big hit flag is off and the display result is "small hit", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "8". If the display result is "missing", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0". When the display result is "small hit" or "missing", the game state is also updated when the time reduction state or the probability change state is controlled and the end of the number of cuts is established. When the value of the special symbol process flag is updated, the special symbol stop processing ends.

The jackpot opening preprocessing in step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. This big hit pre-opening process includes a process of setting to open the big winning opening by starting the execution of the round in the big hit game state based on the display result being "big hit". It has been. When the large winning opening is opened, a process of supplying a solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the large winning opening door is executed. At this time, for example, the open upper limit period for opening the big winning opening and the upper limit execution number of rounds are set according to which type of big hit. When these settings are completed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "5", and the jackpot release preprocessing ends.

The process of opening the jackpot in step S115 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “5”. In this big hit opening process, the big winning opening is based on the process of measuring the elapsed time since the big winning opening is opened, the measured elapsed time, the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23, and the like. It includes a process of determining whether or not it is time to return the device from the open state to the closed state. Then, when the large winning opening is returned to the closed state, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "6" after executing a process of stopping the supply of the solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the large winning opening door. End the processing while the jackpot is open.

The post-processing after opening the jackpot in step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “6”. In this big hit post-opening process, there is a process of determining whether or not the number of rounds to be executed with the big winning opening open has reached the set maximum number of executions, and a big hit game state when the maximum number of executions has been reached. It includes the process of making settings to terminate. Then, when the number of round executions has not reached the upper limit, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "5", while when the number of round executions reaches the upper limit, the special figure process flag is set. The value is updated to "7". When the value of the special figure process flag is updated, the jackpot release post-processing ends.

The jackpot end process of step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. In this jackpot end process, there is a process of waiting until the waiting time corresponding to the period corresponding to the period in which the ending effect as an effect effect for notifying the end of the jackpot game state is executed, and a probable change corresponding to the end of the jackpot game state. It includes processing to make various settings to start control and time reduction control. When such a setting is made, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0", and the jackpot end process ends.

The small hit release preprocessing in step S118 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “8”. This small hit pre-opening process includes a process of setting the large winning opening to be in the open state in the small hit game state based on the display result being "small hit". At this time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "9", and the small hit opening preprocessing ends.

The small hit opening process in step S119 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “9”. In this small hit opening process, it is the timing to return the big prize opening from the open state to the closed state based on the process of measuring the elapsed time from the opening state of the big winning opening and the measured elapsed time. It includes a process to determine whether or not it is. When the large winning opening is returned to the closed state and the end timing of the small hit game state is reached, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "10", and the processing during the small hit opening process ends.

The small hit end process of step S120 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “10”. The small hit end process includes a process of waiting until a waiting time corresponding to a period in which the effect operation for notifying the end of the small hit game state is executed has elapsed. Here, when the small hit gaming state ends, the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 before the small hit gaming state is continued. When the waiting time at the end of the small hit game state has elapsed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0", and the small hit end process ends.

(Main operation of the effect control board 12)
Next, the main operation of the effect control board 12 will be described. In the effect control board 12, when the power supply voltage is supplied from the power supply board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated to execute the effect control main process as shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the effect control main process shown in FIG. 6 is started, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process (step S71), clears the RAM 122, sets various initial values, and sets the effect control board 12. Set the registers of the mounted CTC (counter / timer circuit). Further, the initial operation control process is executed (step S72). In the initial operation control process, control for performing the initial operation of the movable body 32, such as control for driving the movable body 32 to return to the initial position and control for confirming a predetermined operation, is executed.

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

Further, on the side of the effect control board 12, an interrupt for receiving an effect control command from the main board 11 is generated in addition to the timer interrupt that is generated every time a predetermined time elapses. This interrupt is, for example, an interrupt generated when the effect control INT signal from the main board 11 is turned on. When an interrupt occurs due to the effect control INT signal being turned on, the effect control CPU 120 automatically sets the interrupt disabled, but if a CPU that is not automatically interrupt disabled is used, the interrupt is interrupted. It is desirable to issue a prohibition order (DI command). The effect control CPU 120 executes, for example, a predetermined command reception interrupt process in response to an interrupt caused by the effect control INT signal being turned on. In this command reception interrupt process, among the input ports included in the I / O 125, the effect control command is taken in from a predetermined input port that receives the control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15. The effect control command captured at this time is stored in, for example, the effect control command reception buffer provided in the RAM 122. After that, the effect control CPU 120 sets the interrupt enable, and then ends the command reception interrupt process.

If the timer interrupt flag is on in step S73 (step S73; Yes), the timer interrupt flag is cleared and turned off (step S74), and the command analysis process is executed (step S75). In the command analysis process, for example, after reading various effect control commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11 and stored in the effect control command reception buffer, the read effect control commands are used. Corresponding settings and controls are made. For example, the read effect control command may be stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 or stored in the RAM 122 so that which effect control command is received and the content specified by the effect control command can be confirmed by the effect control process processing or the like. Turn on the provided receive flag. Further, when the effect control command specifies the game state, the display control unit 123 may be instructed to display the background according to the game state.

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

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

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S76 of FIG. 6 as the effect control process process. In the effect control process process shown in FIG. 7, the effect control CPU 120 first executes the pre-reading notice setting process (step S161). In the look-ahead notice setting process, for example, a determination, determination, setting, and the like for executing the look-ahead notice effect are performed based on the effect control command at the time of starting winning, which is transmitted from the main board 11. In addition, a process for displaying the hold display is executed based on the number of hold storages specified from the effect control command.

After executing the process of step S161, the effect control CPU 120 selects and executes any of the following processes of steps S170 to S177 according to the value of the effect process flag provided in, for example, the RAM 122.

The variable display start waiting process in step S170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “0” (initial value). This variable display start waiting process is a process of determining whether or not to start variable display of the decorative symbol on the image display device 5 based on whether or not a command for designating the start of variable display is received from the main board 11. And so on. When it is determined that the variable display of the decorative symbol on the image display device 5 is to be started, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "1", and the variable display start waiting process is terminated.

The variable display start setting process in step S171 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “1”. In this variable display start setting process, the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol (fixed decorative symbol), the mode of the variable display of the decorative symbol, the reach effect, and various types are based on the display result and the variation pattern specified by the effect control command. It is determined whether or not various effects such as a notice effect are executed, the mode thereof, and the execution start timing. Then, an effect control pattern (a collection of control data for instructing the display control unit 123 to execute the effect) that reflects the determination result and the like is set. After that, based on the set effect control pattern, the display control unit 123 is instructed to start the execution of the variable display of the decorative symbol, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "2", and the variable display start setting process is terminated. The display control unit 123 causes the image display device 5 to start the variable display of the decorative symbol in response to the instruction to start the execution of the variable display of the decorative symbol.

The variable display effect process in step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. In this variable display effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 instructs the display control unit 123 to display the effect image based on the effect control pattern set in step S171 on the display screen of the image display device 5. , Driving the movable body 32, outputting voice and sound effects from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting commands (sound effect signals) to the voice control board 13, and commands (illuminated signals) to the lamp control board 14. Various effect controls are executed during the variable display of the decorative pattern, such as turning on / off / blinking the game effect lamp 9 and the decorative LED by the output. After performing such effect control, for example, an end code indicating the end of variable display of the decorative symbol is read from the effect control pattern, or a command is received from the main board 11 to specify that the fixed decorative symbol is to be stopped and displayed. In response to what has been done, the final decorative symbol, which is the display result of the decorative symbol, is stopped and displayed. When the fixed decorative symbol is stopped and displayed, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "3", and the effect process during variable display ends.

The special figure hit waiting process in step S173 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “3”. In this special figure hit waiting process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not an effect control command specifying to start the big hit game state or the small hit game state has been received from the main board 11. Then, when the effect control command for specifying the start of the big hit game state or the small hit game state is received, if the command specifies the start of the big hit game state, the value of the effect process flag is set to "6". Update to. On the other hand, if the command specifies the start of the small hit game state, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "4", which is the value corresponding to the small hit medium effect process. In addition, when the reception waiting time for the command has elapsed without receiving the command specifying to start the big hit game state or the small hit game state, it is determined that the display result in the special figure game is "missing". Then, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value "0". When the value of the effect process flag is updated, the waiting process for hitting the special figure ends.

The small hit medium effect process in step S174 is a process executed when the value of the effect control process flag is “4”. In this small hit medium effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect content in the small hit game state, and executes various effect controls in the small hit game state based on the set content. .. Further, in the small hit middle effect process, for example, the value of the effect process flag is set to the value corresponding to the small hit end effect in response to receiving a command from the main board 11 to specify the end of the small hit game state. Update to a certain "5" and end the small hit medium production process.

The small hit end effect process in step S175 is a process executed when the value of the effect control process flag is “5”. In this small hit end effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the end of the small hit game state, and various effect controls at the end of the small hit game state based on the setting contents. To execute. After that, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value "0", and the small hit end effect process is terminated.

The jackpot effect process in step S176 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “6”. In this big hit middle effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect content in the big hit game state, and executes various effect controls in the big hit game state based on the set content. Further, in the big hit middle effect process, for example, the value of the effect control process flag is a value corresponding to the ending effect process in response to receiving a command from the main board 11 to specify the end of the big hit game state. It is updated to 7 "and the production process during the big hit is completed.

The ending effect process of step S177 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “7”. In this ending effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the end of the big hit game state, and various effect controls of the ending effect at the end of the big hit game state based on the setting contents. Execute. After that, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value "0", and the ending effect process is terminated.

(Modified example of basic explanation)
The present invention is not limited to the pachinko gaming machine 1 described in the above basic description, and various modifications and applications are possible without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

The pachinko gaming machine 1 of the above basic explanation is a payout type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of gaming media as prizes based on the occurrence of winning, but the gaming media are enclosed and points are given based on the occurrence of winning. It may be an enclosed gaming machine.

Only one type of symbol (for example, a symbol indicating "-") is displayed during the variable display of the special symbol, and the variable display may be performed by repeating the display and extinguishing of the symbol. Further, even if the symbol is displayed during the variable display, the symbol may not be displayed when the variable display is stopped (the symbol indicating "-" may not be displayed as the display result).

In the above basic explanation, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is shown as a gaming machine, but a medal is inserted and a predetermined number of bets is set, and a plurality of types of symbols are rotated according to the operation of the operation lever by the player, and the player If the combination of stop symbols becomes a specific combination of symbols when the symbols are stopped in response to the operation of the stop button by, a slot machine capable of executing a game in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out to the player (for example, a big bonus) The present invention can also be applied to a slot machine equipped with one or more of regular bonus, RT, AT, ART, and CZ (hereinafter, bonus, etc.).

The program and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to the form of being distributed and provided by a detachable recording medium to the computer device included in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the computer device and the like in advance. It may take the form of being distributed by installing it in the storage device of the. Further, the program and data for realizing the present invention are distributed by downloading from other devices on the network connected via a communication line or the like by providing a communication processing unit. It doesn't matter.

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

In this specification, one of the expressions for comparison of various ratios such as the execution ratio of the production (expressions such as "high", "low", and "differentiate") is "0%". It may be included. For example, one may have a percentage of "0%" and the other may have a percentage of "100%" or less than "100%".

(Explanation of feature unit 066F)
[Outline of control of feature unit 066F]
The feature unit 066F of the present embodiment will be described. Regarding the feature unit 066F, for example, an active change effect, a pseudo-ream effect, a notification effect such as a vibration effect, and a notification effect such as an active change effect, a pseudo-ream effect, or a vibration effect that informs the player of advantageous contents by an active change, a pseudo-ream, or a vibration. An example of executing an active change suggestion effect, a pseudo-continuous suggestion effect, or a suggestion effect such as a vibration suggestion effect, which suggests that the notification effect is executed, will be described.

The active change effect is an effect that changes the display mode of the active display as described above. As described above, the pseudo-continuous effect is an effect that makes one variable display look like a plurality of variable displays in a pseudo manner. The vibration effect is an effect of vibrating the stick controller 31A.

The notification effect is not limited to the above-mentioned effect as long as it informs the player of advantageous contents, for example, zone effect, intense heat development background effect, timer effect, item effect, group notice effect, hold change effect. Other effects such as may be included. All of these productions have a higher expectation of being a big hit than other productions, and are productions that inform the player of advantageous contents.

The zone effect is an effect in which an image dedicated to the zone effect is displayed and the characters "... zone" are displayed to notify that a special effect period with a high expectation of being a big hit is in progress. The intense heat development background effect is a display mode different from the normal background image, and it is possible to display the intense heat background image that can identify that the expectation for a big hit called "extreme heat" is extremely high. When this is done, it is an effect of notifying that the display mode of the background image is during a special effect period in which the normal background image is developed into the intensely heated background image. The timer effect is an effect of displaying a timer image that is timed by a digital numerical value and notifying that the effect state is advantageous to the player when the timer is timed up. The item effect is an effect of notifying that a special effect state with a high expectation of becoming a big hit is displayed when a predetermined special item image is displayed. The group notice effect is an effect of notifying that a predetermined single image such as a character image is in a special effect state with a high expectation of becoming a big hit when a large number of predetermined single images are displayed in a group. The hold change effect is an effect of notifying the high degree of expectation of a big hit by the hold display mode according to the hold change mode.

[Example of fluctuation pattern]
Next, the variation pattern table used in the CPU 103 for selecting and determining the variation pattern of the special symbol and the effect symbol will be described with reference to FIG. 8-1. FIG. 8-1 is a diagram showing a variation pattern table used for determining a variation pattern in a tabular format.

In FIG. 8-1, (a) shows a table for determining when the normal state is out of alignment, and FIG. 8-1 shows (b) a table for determining when the time saving state is out of alignment. Further, (c) shows a normal jackpot determination table, and (d) shows a probability variation jackpot determination table. Each determination table of FIGS. 8-1 (a) to 8-1 (d) is stored in the ROM 54, is selected according to the gaming state, and is used for determining (determining) the variation pattern type and the variation pattern.

The determination table shown in FIG. 8-1 includes a variation pattern type determination table showing the relationship between random 2 which is a random number for determining variation pattern type and the variation pattern type, and random 3 and variation patterns belonging to each type for each variation pattern type. Includes a variation pattern determination table showing the relationship between.

In the "variation pattern type" or "variation pattern" column in each table of FIG. 8-1, "normal" or "normal variation" indicates a normal variation pattern that does not reach.

Further, the "normal reach" in each table of FIG. 8-1 shows a fluctuation pattern of the normal reach that does not perform a particularly flashy effect when the reach state is reached. "Super reach" indicates a variation pattern in which a reach effect is performed to display a special effect image when the reach state is reached.

Further, as described above, "super reach" is a fluctuation pattern in which the ratio of selection when a big hit is obtained is higher than that of "normal reach", and the reliability of the big hit is high. Further, the "super reach" is a fluctuation pattern in which the fluctuation time is longer than that of the "normal reach" (for example, normal reach 30 seconds, super reach 60 seconds to 120 seconds). In addition, four types of fluctuation patterns are set for the super reach, and the degree of expectation of a big hit (a big hit) is such that the first super reach <the second super reach <the third super reach <the fourth super reach. (Possibility) is high.

The "expectation degree" is a concept including an expectation degree for a big hit, an expectation degree for a probability change, and the like. Specifically, the degree of expectation (also referred to as reliability) for a big hit is the degree of expectation (the ratio of a big hit) that becomes a big hit when each reach fluctuation pattern is selected. For example, the reach fluctuation is performed 100 times. If the jackpot is 60 times, the expectation for the jackpot is 60% (the appearance rate (probability) at which the jackpot appears is 60%). Further, the degree of expectation for probability change means the degree of expectation (ratio of probability change) to shift to the probability change state.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the effect display device 9 has a predetermined effect from the start of the variation display of the effect symbol as the identification information and the variation display of each of the first and second special symbols until the display result is derived and displayed. An effect called pseudo-ream as an embodiment (hereinafter referred to as pseudo-ream effect) may be executed. The pseudo-ream is a pseudo-ream, which is an effect display that makes it appear that a plurality of fluctuations corresponding to a plurality of reserved memories are continuously performed, which is originally a one-time fluctuation corresponding to one reserved memory. Abbreviation for continuous fluctuation.

In addition, the pseudo-ream is within the fluctuation time determined for one start prize in order to make it appear as if the variable display (variable display) of the symbol was executed multiple times for one start prize. In, it refers to a special fluctuation pattern (also referred to as a fluctuation display pattern) in which temporary stop and re-variation are executed (repeated) a predetermined number of times for all the symbol strings (left, middle, right). For example, the greater the number of repeated executions of re-variation (the total number of fluctuations including the initial fluctuation and the subsequent re-variation, also called the number of pseudo-continuous fluctuations), the higher the reliability of the jackpot (the number of fluctuations will be different from that of the jackpot). The degree of the ratio selected when a big hit is obtained, the degree of the ratio of the big hit, that is, the degree of reliability of the big hit) is high for all the selection ratios including the time. More specifically, by increasing the ratio of selection when the jackpot is determined, it is suggested by the pseudo-continuous production whether or not the jackpot game state is reached. In the pseudo-ream variation pattern, a pseudo-ream symbol (for example, a symbol (number) to which a predetermined character or character is attached) that is not included in the effect symbol that is normally variablely displayed (basically variable display) in the effect display device 9 (Also referred to as a symbol without a mark or a symbol dedicated to pseudo-ream)) is temporarily stopped. In the pseudo-ream, the effect symbol (numerical symbol in the present embodiment) that is normally variablely displayed (basically variablely displayed) may be temporarily stopped. The combination of symbols temporarily stopped in the effect display device 9 is called a combination of temporarily stopped symbols. The combination of the temporary stop symbols is determined from among a plurality of types of chance eyes (hereinafter referred to as pseudo consecutive chance eyes) consisting of combinations of symbols other than the jackpot symbol combination. It should be done.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, an effect in which the effect symbol slides may be performed. Here, slipping refers to an effect display in which the symbol is slid from the predicted stop position immediately before the symbol is stopped in the variable display. In the second super reach, after that, in the left and right symbol display areas, one of the two effect symbols that was temporarily stopped at the out-of-order (combination of out-of-order symbols) slips and then stops to reach the reach (reach). It is an effect that forms a combination of patterns) and executes a reach effect.

The fluctuation pattern shown in the loss time determination table is a fluctuation pattern in which the final display result of the fluctuation display is the display result of "missing". The fluctuation pattern shown in the normal jackpot determination table is a fluctuation pattern in which the final display result of the fluctuation display is the display result of "normal jackpot". The variation pattern shown in the probability variation jackpot determination table is a variation pattern in which the final display result of the variation display is the display result of "probability variation jackpot".

Based on this information, for example, the variation pattern "4th super reach (120 seconds)" shown in the column of "variation pattern" in FIG. Is a fourth superreach variation pattern executed in 120 seconds. "

In the table of FIG. 8-1, the columns described as "random 2 range" and "variation pattern type" serve as a variation pattern type determination table section showing the relationship between "random 2 range" and "variation pattern type". This is a column showing the function. For example, taking FIG. 8-1 (a) as an example, all the values of random 2 (1 to 251) are set for each of a plurality of fluctuation pattern types such as "normal", "normal reach", and "super reach". Is divided into multiple numerical ranges and allocated. For example, taking FIG. 8-1 (a) as an example, the value of random 2 extracted at a predetermined timing is one of the determination values assigned to 140 to 229 among the random values of 1 to 251. If they match, it is determined that the fluctuation pattern type is "normal reach".

Further, in the table of FIG. 8-1, the columns described as "random 3 range" and "variation pattern" function as a variation pattern determination table unit showing the relationship between the "random 3 range" and the "variation pattern". It is a column indicating. The fluctuation patterns shown corresponding to each type of the fluctuation pattern type determination table are the fluctuation patterns belonging to each type. For example, taking FIG. 8-1 (a) as an example, the fluctuation patterns belonging to the type of "super reach" are "first super reach", "second super reach", "third super reach", and It is the "4th Super Reach".

All the values of random 3 (1 to 220), which are random values for determining the fluctuation pattern, are assigned to each of the plurality of fluctuation patterns corresponding to each fluctuation pattern type by dividing them into a plurality of numerical values. For example, taking FIG. 8-1 (a) as an example, when it is decided to use the fluctuation pattern type of "super reach", the random 3 extracted at a predetermined timing is among the random values of 1 to 220. When it matches any of the numerical values of the determination values assigned to 1 to 70, it is determined that the fluctuation pattern is "first super reach (60 seconds)".

When the variation display result of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is out of alignment, the determination table is selected as follows in order to determine the variation pattern. When the variation display result is out of alignment in the non-time saving state, the out-of-normal state determination table in FIG. 8-1 (a) is selected. On the other hand, when the variation display result is out of order in the time saving state, the time saving state out of time determination table shown in FIG. 8-1 (b) is selected. By using the determination tables of FIGS. 8-1 (a) and 8-1 (b), the reach ratio at the time of out of the normal state and the time of out of the time saving state is constant regardless of the number of holdings.

When the variation display result is a big hit for the first special symbol or the second special symbol regardless of whether the time is shortened or not, the determination table is selected as follows in order to determine the variation pattern. When the variation display result is a normal jackpot, the normal jackpot determination table shown in FIG. 8-1 (c) is selected. When the variable display result is a probabilistic jackpot regardless of whether or not the time is shortened, the probabilistic jackpot determination table shown in FIG. 8-1 (d) is selected.

In the time saving state out-of-time determination table of FIG. 8-1 (b), the fluctuation time of the normal fluctuation is set shorter than that of the normal state out-of-time determination table of FIG. 8-1 (a). Then, in the time saving state out-of-time determination table of FIG. 8-1 (b), the reach variation (including the normal reach variation and the super reach variation) is higher than that of the normal state out-of-time determination table of FIG. 8-1 (a). The ratio determined for normal fluctuations with short fluctuation times (non-reach deviation fluctuations (variations that result in deviation display results without reaching reach)) is high, and the ratio determined for reach fluctuations with longer fluctuation times than normal fluctuations is low. The data is set so that it becomes.

As a result, the rate of selection of fluctuation patterns with shorter fluctuation times is higher in the non-time reduction state than in the non-time reduction state (normal state), so the non-time reduction state is better than in the non-time reduction state. The fluctuation display is performed with a shorter fluctuation time on average than in the case of. By selecting the determination table in this way, the time saving state can be realized. In addition, by setting the normal fluctuation so that the fluctuation time is shorter in the time-saving state than in the non-time-saving state, it is possible to shorten the pending digestion during the time-saving state.

In the judgment tables of FIGS. 8-1 (a) and 8-1 (b), which are selected when the data is out of alignment, the selection ratio of the reach type is selected in a high-low relationship such that normal reach> super reach. The data is set in. On the other hand, in the judgment tables of FIGS. 8-1 (c) and 8-1 (d), which are selected when a big hit occurs, the selection ratio of the reach type is selected by the high-low relationship of the ratio such as normal reach <super reach. The data is set to be. As a result, when a big hit occurs, the ratio of the reach effect of the super reach (the ratio occupied by the reach effect of the super reach when the reach is selected) is higher than that when the hit is off, so that the reach of the super reach is increased. By producing the effect, the player's expectation can be increased.

Further, in the determination table of FIG. 8-1 (d) selected when the probability variation jackpot is obtained among the jackpots, compared with the determination table of FIG. 8-1 (c) selected when the normal jackpot is obtained among the jackpots. The data is set so that the ratio of selecting the type of super reach effect to the normal reach is high. As a result, when it becomes a probable big hit, the ratio of the reach effect of the super reach (the ratio occupied by the reach effect of the super reach when the reach is selected) is higher than that of the normal big hit. By performing the reach production of the reach, it is possible to raise the expectation of the player for the probable change jackpot.

In addition, such a fluctuation pattern is when the total reserved storage number (total value) of the first special symbol and the second special symbol to be variable display is a predetermined number or more (for example, the total reserved storage number is 3 or more). By setting the selection ratio to be different when the number is less than the predetermined number, when the total number of reserved storages is equal to or more than the predetermined number, the fluctuation time is compared with the case where the total number of reserved storages is less than the predetermined number. It may be possible to execute the hold number shortening control in which is shortened. However, even under the condition that the hold number shortening control is executed (for example, the total number of hold storages is 3 or more), the expectation for reach is maintained by keeping the ratio of reach (including normal reach and super reach) constant. Further, it is also possible to execute the hold number time reduction control so that the fluctuation time is not shortened only in the super reach among the reach. Further, the hold number time reduction control may be feasible by making the normal fluctuation with a short fluctuation time selected at a high rate, or may be feasible by shortening the fluctuation time of each fluctuation pattern itself. The combination may be used.

[Suggestion effect display example]
Next, a display example of the above-mentioned notification effect and suggestion effect on the image display device 5 will be described. As a suggestion effect, a smartphone suggestion effect example in which a smartphone image, which is an image imitating a smartphone, is displayed during the variable display of the decorative pattern, and the suggestion effect is executed with the message image and the icon image displayed in the smartphone image. explain.

FIG. 8-2 is a display screen diagram showing an execution example of the notification effect and the suggestion effect in the image display device 5. In FIG. 8-2 (A), in the image display device 5, the decorative symbols are variablely displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, and are displayed on hold. A state in which the hold display 006F007 is displayed in the area 006F006 and the active display 006F008 is displayed in the active display area 006F009 is shown.

When the above-mentioned suggestion display is executed, as shown in FIG. 8-2 (A), during the variable display of the decorative pattern, first, in the image display device 5, the smartphone image 066F001, which is an image imitating a smartphone, is displayed. Display that appears in the display areas that do not overlap with the display areas of the symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R, the hold display 006F007, and the active display 006F008 is performed.

In FIGS. 8-2 (B) to (U), only the image displayed in the smartphone image 066F001 is picked up and enlarged from the images displayed by the image display device 5.

The suggestion effect is a message image and a stamp image (icon images in which characters and characters are predetermined) in which characters are shown in a frame displayed in a message application generally used in a real smartphone in the smartphone image 066F001. By displaying various images such as read images that indicate that the message has already been read in the shape of an icon, it is as if the requester of the production and the execution manager of the production exchange information such as messages. , A pseudo communication effect is executed such that the effect result is either a success effect result in which the notification effect is executed or a failure effect result in which the notification effect is not executed.

At the beginning of the suggestion effect, as shown in FIG. 8-2 (B), the effect request comment 066F002 requesting the execution of the effect such as "request XXX" is displayed as transmission information. To. In "XXX", any one of the active change effect, the pseudo-continuous effect, and the vibration effect is displayed. For example, in the production request comment 066F002, a comment requesting execution of the production such as "requesting a vibration production" is displayed.

In the suggestion effect, after the effect request comment 066F002 is displayed, the read icon 066F003 is immediately displayed in the vicinity of the effect request comment 066F002 as shown in FIG. 8-2 (C), so that the content of the effect request comment 066F002 is displayed. Is in the read state immediately, or as shown in FIG. 8-2 (K), the read icon 066F003 may not be displayed and may be in the unread through state. The "unread through state" is a state in which a comment is left unread. As shown in FIG. 8-2 (K), the production mode of the production period in the unread through state is the production of the stationary mode in which the production name is indicated by the production request comment 066F002.

In the suggestion effect, after the effect request comment 066F002 is displayed, the read icon 066F003 is immediately displayed in the vicinity of the effect request comment 066F002 as shown in FIG. 8-2 (C), so that the content of the effect request comment 066F002 is displayed. Is in the "immediately read state" indicating that is in the read state, and is in the "unread through state" when the read icon 066F003 is not displayed as shown in FIG. 8-2 (K). There is. The "unread through state" is a state in which a comment is left unread.

When the "immediately read state" in FIG. 8-2 (C) is reached, then, as shown in FIG. 8-2 (D), the understanding response stamp 066F005 consisting of the character image "OK" and the predetermined character image is immediately displayed. By being displayed as reply information, it becomes an "acknowledged response state", and when the effect requested by the effect request comment 066F002 is executed as shown in FIG. 8-2 (E), and when the effect requested by the effect request comment 066F002 is executed, as shown in FIG. 8-2 (F). As such, the understanding response stamp 066F005 may not be displayed and may be in a read-through state. The "read-through state" is a state in which a comment is left unattended without a reply in the read-read state. As the effect result of the suggestion effect, the effect result in which the notification effect of the suggestion target is executed is the success effect result, and the effect result in which the notification effect of the suggestion target is executed is the failure effect effect result.

After that, when the “read through state” shown in FIG. 8-2 (F) is reached, the “OK response stamp 066F005” is displayed after a predetermined time has elapsed, as shown in FIG. 8-2 (G). It becomes "state", and when the production requested by the production request comment 066F002 is executed as shown in FIG. 8-2 (H), and when the production requested by the production request comment 066F002 is executed, and as shown in FIG. 8-2 (I), "read through" for a specific time. After the "state" continues, the suggestion effect may end as shown in FIG. 8-2 (J), and the effect requested by the effect request comment 066F002 may not be executed.

On the other hand, when the “unread through state” in FIG. 8-2 (K) is reached, the read icon 066F003 is displayed after a predetermined time has elapsed, as shown in FIG. 8-2 (L). In the case of becoming, after the "unread through state" continues for a specific time as shown in Fig. 8-2 (T), the suggestion effect is completed as shown in Fig. 8-2 (U), and the request is made by the effect request comment 066F002. In some cases, the produced effect may not be executed.

When the "read state" in FIG. 8-2 (L) is reached, the "acknowledgement response status" is subsequently displayed by immediately displaying the understanding response stamp 066F005 as reply information as shown in FIG. 8-2 (M). As shown in Fig. 8-2 (N), the effect requested by the effect request comment 066F002 is executed, and as shown in Fig. 8-2 (O), the understanding response stamp 066F005 is not displayed and has already been done. It may be in a read-through state. As shown in FIG. 8-2 (O), the effect mode of the effect period in the read through state is the effect of the stationary mode in which the read icon 006F003 is displayed in addition to the effect request comment 066F002.

After that, when the “read through state” shown in FIG. 8-2 (O) is reached, the “OK response stamp 066F005” is displayed after a predetermined time has elapsed, as shown in FIG. 8-2 (P). It becomes "state", and when the production requested by the production request comment 066F002 is executed as shown in Fig. 8-2 (Q), and when the production requested by the production request comment 066F002 is executed, and as shown in Fig. 8-2 (R), "read through" for a specific time. After the "state" continues, the suggestion effect may end as shown in FIG. 8-2 (S), and the effect requested by the effect request comment 066F002 may not be executed.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 8-2 (K) and 8-2 (T), when the duration of the unread through state reaches a predetermined time, an understanding response to the production request comment 066F002 as shown in FIGS. 8-2 (T) and (U). When the suggestion effect ends in the static display state in which is not displayed, and the duration of the read-through state reaches a specific time as shown in FIGS. 8-2 (O) and (R), FIG. 8-2 (R). , (S), the suggestion effect ends in the static display state where the consent response to the effect request comment 066F002 is not displayed, so it fails after the continuation period of the unread through state and after the continuation period of the read through state. The production results are common.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 8-2 (M) and 8-2 (P), the production request is supported regardless of whether the request content of the production request comment 066F002 is an active change production, a pseudo-continuous production, or a vibration production. When the effect to be performed is executed, the understanding response stamp image 066F005 of a common mode showing the consent response to the request comment 066F002 is displayed. It is common to all notification effects.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 8-2 (K), (L), and (O), it is suggested that the effect name is indicated by the effect request comment 066F002 as the effect mode when shifting from the unread through state to the read through state. Since the read icon 006F003 is displayed for the effect, the effect mode that results in the success effect in the suggestion effect is common to any of the plurality of types of the notification effect. As a result, the effect mode when shifting from the first suggestion effect period such as the unread through period to the second suggestion effect period such as the read through period becomes the type of effect result in the suggestion effect or the suggestion target. Since it is a common effect mode regardless of the type of the notification effect, the effect mode when shifting from the first suggestion effect period to the second suggestion effect period is clarified, and the player's information about the effect content to which the suggestion effect shifts is clarified. You can improve your understanding.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8-2 (K), the effect mode of the effect period in the unread through state is the effect of the stationary mode in which the effect name is indicated by the effect request comment 066F002, and as shown in FIG. 8-2 (O). In addition, the effect mode of the effect period in the read-through state is the effect of the stationary mode in which the read icon 006F003 is displayed in addition to the effect request comment 066F002. As a result, since the effect mode of the first suggestion effect period such as the unread through period and the effect mode of the second suggestion effect period such as the read through period are stationary modes, the first suggestion effect and the second The effect mode of the suggestion effect can be set so that the player can easily recognize it.

[Suggested effect control timing example]
Next, a control timing example of the suggestion effect shown in FIG. 8-2 will be described. FIG. 8-3 is a timing chart showing an example of control timing of the suggestion effect. In FIG. 8-3, the main types of control timing of the suggestion effect shown in FIG. 8-2 are shown.

As shown in FIGS. 8-2 (B), (C), (D), and (E), FIG. The state is set, and the control timing at which the requested effect is executed is shown. 8-3 (B) shows the read-through state after the production request, as shown in FIGS. 8-2 (B), (C), (F), (G), and (H). , The control timing in which the requested effect is executed is shown. In FIG. 8-3 (C), as shown in FIGS. 8-2 (B), (C), (F), (I), and (J), after the read-through state continues after the production request. , The control timing at which the suggestion effect is completed and the requested effect is not executed is shown.

FIG. 8-3 (D) shows an unread through state after the production request, as shown in FIGS. 8-2 (B), (K), (L), (O), (P), and (Q). After that, the read state is set and the prompt response state is set, and the control timing at which the requested effect is executed is shown. FIG. 8-3 (E) shows an unread through state after the production request, as shown in FIGS. 8-2 (B), (K), (L), (O), (R), and (S). After that, it becomes a read state, but after shifting to a read-through state, it becomes an understanding response state, and the control timing at which the requested effect is executed is shown. FIG. 8-2 (F) shows an unread through state after the production request, as shown in FIGS. 8-2 (B), (K), (L), (O), (R), and (S). After that, the read-through state is entered, but the read-through state is continued, and after the read-through state continues, the suggestion effect ends and the requested effect is not executed. The control timing is shown. As shown in FIGS. 8-2 (B), (K), (T), and (U), FIG. 8-2 (G) shows an unread through state after the unread through state after the production request. After continuing, the suggestion effect ends, and the control timing at which the requested effect is not executed is shown.

[Example of data table for notification effect]
Next, an example of a data table for notification effect used for executing notification effect such as active change effect, pseudo continuous effect, and vibration effect will be described. The notification effect data table is stored in the ROM 121.

First, the data table for active change effect used to execute the active change effect will be described. In order to execute the active change effect, among the effect random numbers updated by the effect control CPU 120, the active change effect execution determination random number SR2 and the active change pattern selection random number SR3 are used.

FIG. 8-4 is a diagram showing a data table for active change effect. FIG. 8-4 (A) is a diagram showing an active change effect execution determination table. The active change effect execution determination table is a data table used for determining whether or not to execute the active change effect. In FIG. 8-4 (A), the type of fluctuation pattern, the ratio of the extracted value of SR2 for selecting whether to execute the active change effect (actually, the extracted value of SR2 is assigned), and the execution of the active change effect. The relationship with the extraction value ratio of SR2 that selects none is shown.

In FIG. 8-4 (A), the data is set in the relationship that the ratio of selecting with active change effect execution is "4th super reach> 3rd super reach> 2nd super reach> 1st super reach> normal reach". There is. On the other hand, the data is set in the relationship that the ratio of selecting no active change effect execution is "4th super reach <3rd super reach <2nd super reach <1st super reach <normal reach". Therefore, the higher the expectation that the fluctuation pattern will be a big hit, the higher the ratio of executing the active change effect.

FIG. 8-4 (B) is a diagram showing an active change pattern selection table. The active change pattern selection table is different from the active change pattern selection table at the time of big hit, which is used when the fluctuation display result of FIG. 8-4 (B1) becomes the big hit display result, and the fluctuation display result of FIG. 8-4 (B2). It includes the active change pattern selection table at the time of loss, which is used when the display result is obtained, and is used properly based on the variation display result.

In FIGS. 8-4 (B1) and (B2), the relationship between the post-change active display mode and the ratio of the extracted value of SR3 (actually, the extracted value of SR3 is assigned) is shown. In FIG. 8-4 (B1) used when the jackpot display result is obtained, the data is set in the relation that the ratio of selecting the active display mode after the change is "gold> red> green> blue> blinking". On the other hand, in FIG. 8-4 (B1) used when the jackpot display result is obtained, the data is set in the relation that the ratio of selecting the active display mode after the change is "gold> red> green> blue> rainbow> blinking". ing. In 8-4 (B2), the data is set in the relationship that the ratio of selecting the active display mode after the change is "gold <red <green <blue <blinking <rainbow", and the selection ratio of the rainbow is 0%. .. Therefore, the expectation of a big hit increases in the order of "rainbow> gold> red> green> blue> blinking". As a result, the player's expectation for a big hit can be increased by the active display mode after the change.

Next, a data table for pseudo-continuous production used for executing pseudo-continuous production will be described. In order to execute the pseudo-continuous effect, among the random numbers for effect updated by the effect control CPU 120, the random number SR4 for determining the pseudo-continuous effect execution and the random number SR5 for selecting the pseudo-continuous pattern are used.

FIG. 8-5 is a diagram showing a data table for pseudo-continuous production. FIG. 8-5 (A) is a diagram showing a pseudo-continuous production execution determination table. The pseudo-continuous effect execution determination table is a data table used for determining whether or not to execute the pseudo-continuous effect. In FIG. 8-5 (A), the type of fluctuation pattern, the ratio of the extraction value of SR4 for selecting the presence of pseudo-continuous production execution (actually, the extraction value of SR4 is assigned), and the pseudo-continuous production execution. The relationship with the extraction value ratio of SR4 that selects none is shown.

In FIG. 8-5 (A), the data is set in the relationship that the ratio of selecting the pseudo-continuous production execution presence is "4th super reach> 3rd super reach> 2nd super reach> 1st super reach> normal reach". The selection rate in normal reach is 0%. On the other hand, the data is set in the relationship that the ratio of selecting no pseudo-continuous production execution is "4th super reach <3rd super reach <2nd super reach <1st super reach <normal reach", and the selection ratio in normal reach. Is 100%. Therefore, in the normal reach, the pseudo-continuous effect is not executed, and the higher the expectation that the fluctuation pattern of the super reach becomes a big hit, the higher the ratio of executing the pseudo-continuous effect. In FIG. 8-5 (A) in which the pseudo-continuous effect execution determination is made, the higher the expectation that the fluctuation pattern becomes a big hit, the higher the effect, as compared with FIG. 8-4 (A) in which the active change effect execution determination is made. Is set to be executed at a high rate.

FIG. 8-5 (B) is a diagram showing a pseudo-continuous pattern selection table. The pseudo-ream pattern selection table is different from the jackpot pseudo-ream pattern selection table used when the variation display result of FIG. 8-5 (B1) becomes the jackpot display result and the variation display result of FIG. 8-5 (B2). It includes a pseudo-continuous pattern selection table at the time of loss, which is used when the display result is obtained, and is used properly based on the variable display result.

In FIGS. 8-5 (B1) and 8-5 (B2), the relationship between the pseudo-ream pattern and the ratio of the extracted value of SR5 (actually, the extracted value of SR5 is assigned) is shown. In FIG. 8-5 (B1), which is used when the jackpot display result is obtained, the data is set in the relationship that the ratio of selecting the pseudo-ream pattern is “2 revariations> 1 revariation”. On the other hand, in FIG. 8-5 (B2), which is used when the off-display result is obtained, the data is set in the relation that the ratio of selecting the pseudo-ream pattern is “revariation 2 times <revariation 1 time”. Therefore, the degree of expectation of a big hit is high due to the relationship of "2 re-variations> 1 re-variation". As a result, the player's expectation for a big hit can be increased by the number of re-variations of the pseudo-ream.

Next, a vibration effect data table used to execute the vibration effect will be described. In order to execute the vibration effect, among the random numbers for effect updated by the effect control CPU 120, the random number SR6 for determining the vibration effect execution and the random number SR7 for selecting the pseudo-continuous pattern are used.

FIG. 8-6 is a diagram showing a vibration effect execution determination table as a vibration effect data table. The vibration effect execution determination table is a data table used for determining whether or not to execute the vibration effect. In FIG. 8-6, the type of fluctuation pattern, the ratio of the extracted value of SR6 for selecting the presence or absence of vibration effect execution (actually, the extracted value of SR6 is assigned), and the SR6 for selecting no vibration effect execution. The relationship with the extraction value ratio of is shown.

In FIG. 8-6, the data is set in the relationship that the ratio of selecting the vibration effect execution presence is “4th super reach> 3rd super reach> 2nd super reach> 1st super reach> normal reach”. On the other hand, the data is set in the relationship that the ratio of selecting no vibration effect execution is "4th super reach <3rd super reach <2nd super reach <1st super reach <normal reach". Therefore, the higher the expectation that the fluctuation pattern will be a big hit, the higher the ratio of executing the vibration effect. In FIG. 8-6 (A) for determining the vibration effect execution, the fluctuation pattern is different from that in FIG. 8-4 (A) for determining the active change effect execution and FIG. 8-5 (A) for determining the pseudo-continuous execution. The higher the expectation of a big hit, the higher the ratio of performing the production. As described above, the vibration effect is a notification effect in which the expectation degree of a big hit when executed is set higher than each of the pseudo continuous effect and the active change effect. Therefore, the vibration effect is executed only when the super reach (1st to 4th super reach) is executed without being selected when the normal reach whose expectation degree of big hit is lower than the super reach is executed. You may determine the presence or absence of. In addition, in order to execute the vibration effect as a notification effect with an extremely high expectation of a big hit, the ratio selected when the big hit such as the 3rd super reach and the 4th super reach is performed among the super reach is selected. It may be determined whether or not to execute only when a specific super reach higher than other super reach is executed. Further, the vibration effect may be executed only when the fluctuation display is executed in the fluctuation pattern that always becomes a big hit. In addition, since the vibration effect is used as a notification effect with an extremely high expectation of a big hit, it is not a fluctuation pattern command but a display result specification command that can specify whether or not it is a big hit. It may be possible to directly confirm whether or not the command is achieved, and if a big hit occurs, it may be determined whether or not the command is executed so that the command can be executed at an extremely higher rate than in the case of a loss. Further, the vibration effect may be enabled only when a big hit occurs.

As for the vibration effect, since there is only one type of effect pattern that vibrates the stick controller 31A, the effect pattern selection table is not provided. It should be noted that a plurality of types of effect patterns for vibrating the stick controller 31A may be provided so that the effect pattern of the vibration effect can be selected according to the fluctuation pattern. For example, a plurality of types of effect patterns, a strong vibration effect pattern and a weak vibration effect pattern, are provided, and the higher the expectation that the fluctuation pattern becomes a big hit, the higher the ratio of executing the strong vibration effect pattern. It may be set to be.

[Example of data table for suggestion effect]
Next, an example of a data table for suggestion effect used for executing suggestion effect such as active change suggestion effect, pseudo-continuous suggestion effect, and vibration suggestion effect will be described. The suggestion effect data table is stored in the ROM 121.

FIG. 8-7 is a diagram showing a data table for suggestion effect. FIG. 8-7 (A) is a diagram showing a suggestion effect execution determination table. The suggestion effect execution determination table is a data table used for determining whether or not to execute the suggestion effect. In order to execute the vibration effect, among the effect random numbers updated by the effect control CPU 120, the suggestion effect execution determination random number SR7 and the suggestion effect type selection random number SR7 are used. In FIG. 8-7 (A), the type of the variable display result, the extraction value ratio of SR7 for which the suggestion effect execution is selected, the extraction value ratio (actually, the extraction value of SR7 is assigned), and the suggestion. The relationship with the extraction value ratio of SR7 that selects no effect execution is shown.

In FIG. 8-7 (A), the data is set in the relation that the ratio of selecting the suggestion effect execution presence is “big hit display result> off display result”. On the other hand, the data is set in the relation that the ratio of selecting no suggestion effect execution is "big hit display result <missing display result". Therefore, the ratio of selecting the suggestion effect presence and executing the suggestion effect is higher in the jackpot display result than in the out-of-order display result. As a result, when the suggestion effect is executed, the player's expectation for the big hit can be raised as compared with the case where the suggestion effect is not executed.

FIG. 8-7 (B) is a diagram showing a suggestion effect type selection table. In FIG. 8-7 (B), the type of notification effect selected to be executed and the extraction value ratio of SR8 for selecting the active change suggestion effect (actually, the extraction value of SR8 is assigned). , The relationship between the extraction value ratio of SR8 for selecting the pseudo-continuous suggestion effect and the extraction value ratio of SR8 for selecting the vibration suggestion effect is shown.

In FIG. 8-7 (B), when only the active change effect is selected as the notification effect, the data is based on the relationship that the ratio of selecting the suggestion effect type is "active change suggestion effect> pseudo-continuous suggestion effect> vibration effect". It is set. In FIG. 8-7 (B), when only the pseudo-coupling effect is selected as the notification effect, the ratio of selecting the suggestion effect type is data in the relation of "pseudo-continuous suggestion effect> active change suggestion effect> vibration effect". Is set. In FIG. 8-7 (B), when only the vibration effect is selected as the notification effect, the data is set in relation to the ratio of selecting the suggestion effect type in the relationship of "vibration effect> pseudo-continuous suggestion effect> active change suggestion effect". Has been done.

In FIG. 8-7 (B), when the active change effect + pseudo-continuous effect is selected as the notification effect, the ratio of selecting the suggestion effect type is “pseudo-continuous suggestion effect> active change suggestion effect> vibration effect”. The data is set in. In FIG. 8-7 (B), when the active change effect + vibration effect is selected as the notification effect, the ratio of selecting the suggestion effect type is "vibration effect> active change suggestion effect> pseudo-continuous suggestion effect". The data is set. In FIG. 8-7 (B), when the pseudo-continuous effect + vibration effect is selected as the notification effect, the ratio of selecting the suggestion effect type is "vibration effect> pseudo-continuous suggestion effect> active change suggestion effect". The data is set. In FIG. 8-7 (B), when the active change effect + pseudo-continuous effect + vibration effect is selected as the notification effect, the ratio of selecting the suggestion effect type is "vibration effect> pseudo-continuous suggestion effect> active change suggestion effect". The data is set in relation to. In this way, since the ratio of the suggestion effect to the successful effect result differs depending on the type of the notification effect to be suggested, it is possible to attract the player's attention to the type of the notification effect to be suggested by the suggestion effect. Therefore, the fun of the game can be further enhanced. Further, in the first suggestion effect period such as the unread through period shown in FIG. 8-2, the type of the notification effect to be executed of the suggestion effect can be specified, and the type of the notification effect to be suggested can be specified. Since the ratio of the suggestion effect to the success effect is different, it becomes possible to attract the player's attention to the type of the notification effect specified as the execution target of the suggestion effect in the first suggestion effect period, and the interest of the game is enhanced. It can be even more exciting.

According to the relationship shown in FIG. 8-7 (B), when it is determined that the vibration effect is executed as the notification effect, the ratio of the vibration suggestion effect to be executed is that the pseudo continuous effect is executed as the notification effect. It is set higher than the ratio at which the pseudo-continuous suggestion effect is executed when it is determined and the ratio at which the active change suggestion effect is executed when it is determined that the active change effect is executed as the notification effect. .. As a result, when the vibration suggestion effect is executed, the expectation that the vibration suggestion effect is executed as the notification effect is the suggestion that the notification effect to be executed when the suggestion effect related to other notification effects is executed is targeted. It is higher than the expectation that the production will be executed. In addition, the vibration effect is more likely to be executed when a big hit occurs than other notification effects. As a result, when the vibration suggestion effect is executed, the expectation that the variation display result is the jackpot display result, which is executed as the vibration effect as the notification effect, is higher than that of the other notification effects. As a result, when the vibration suggestion effect is executed, the expectation that the jackpot display result is higher is higher than when the other types of suggestion effects are executed, so that the interest of the game can be excited.

FIG. 8-8 is a diagram showing an active change suggestion effect pattern selection table. The active change suggestion effect pattern selection table includes (A) an active change suggestion effect pattern selection table and (B) an active change true suggestion effect pattern selection table. The "gase suggestion" means a suggestion having a meaning of a false suggestion in which the notification effect of the suggestion target is not executed after the suggestion effect is performed. The "true suggestion" means a suggestion having a meaning of the true suggestion in which the notification effect of the suggestion target is executed after the suggestion effect is performed.

The active change suggestion effect pattern selection table of FIG. 8-8 (A) selects the effect pattern of the active change suggestion effect when it is decided not to execute the active change effect after the active change suggestion effect is executed. Used to do. On the other hand, in the active change suggestion effect pattern selection table of FIG. 8-8 (B), when it is decided to execute the active change suggestion effect after the active change suggestion effect is executed, the effect pattern of the active change suggestion effect is executed. Used to select. In order to select the effect pattern of the active change suggestion effect, the active change suggestion effect selection random number SR9 is used among the effect random numbers updated by the effect control CPU 120.

In the tables of FIGS. 8-8 (A) and 8-8, the effect pattern number, the effect pattern, the request response, and the extraction value ratio of SR9 for selecting the effect pattern (actually, the extraction value of SR9 is assigned. The relationship with) is shown. As the effect pattern, various effect patterns described with reference to FIGS. 8-2 and 8-3 can be selected. As the request response, it is shown whether the active change effect is executed after the suggestion effect or the active change effect is not executed after the suggestion effect. In the effect pattern, the number of seconds added to "unread through" is the execution time of "unread through", and the number of seconds added to "read through" is the execution time of "read through".

In FIG. 8-8 (A), for example, the effect pattern of the effect pattern number 11 is unread through for 4 seconds after the effect request for the active change effect, then becomes a read state, and is read through for 2 seconds. After that, it is an effect pattern that ends the effect, and the active change effect is not executed after the suggestion effect. On the other hand, in FIG. 8-8 (B), for example, the effect pattern of the effect pattern number 31 is unread through for 4 seconds after the effect request for the active change effect, and then becomes a read state and is read through for 2 seconds. It is an effect pattern that gives an understanding response after doing, and the active change effect is executed after the suggestion effect.

FIG. 8-9 is a diagram showing a pseudo-continuous suggestion effect pattern selection table. The pseudo-ream suggestion effect pattern selection table includes the pseudo-ream suggestion effect pattern selection table (A) and the pseudo-ream suggestion effect pattern selection table (B).

The pseudo-ream suggestion effect pattern selection table of FIG. 8-9 (A) selects the effect pattern of the pseudo-ream suggestion effect when it is decided not to execute the pseudo-ream suggestion effect after the pseudo-ream suggestion effect is executed. Used to do. On the other hand, in the pseudo-ream suggestion effect pattern selection table of FIG. 8-9 (B), when it is decided to execute the pseudo-ream suggestion effect after the pseudo-ream suggestion effect is executed, the effect pattern of the pseudo-ream suggestion effect is determined. Used to select. In order to select the effect pattern of the pseudo-continuous suggestion effect, the random number SR10 for selecting the pseudo-continuous suggestion effect is used among the random numbers for effect updated by the effect control CPU 120.

In the tables of FIGS. 8-9 (A) and (B), the effect pattern number, the effect pattern, the request response, and the extraction value ratio of SR10 for selecting the effect pattern (actually, the extraction value of SR10 is assigned). The relationship with) is shown. As the effect pattern, various effect patterns described with reference to FIGS. 8-2 and 8-3 can be selected. As the request response, it is shown whether the effect request is a "gase" in which the pseudo-continuous effect is executed after the suggestion effect or the pseudo-continuous effect is not executed after the suggestion effect. In the effect pattern, the number of seconds added to "unread through" is the execution time of "unread through", and the number of seconds added to "read through" is the execution time of "read through".

In FIG. 8-9 (A), for example, the effect pattern of the effect pattern number 36 is unread through for 4 seconds after the effect request for the pseudo-continuous effect, then becomes a read state, and is read through for 2 seconds. After that, it is an effect pattern that ends the effect, and the pseudo-continuous effect is not executed after the suggestion effect. On the other hand, in FIG. 8-9 (B), for example, the effect pattern of the effect pattern number 46 is unread through for 4 seconds after the effect request of the pseudo-continuous effect, and then becomes a read state and is read through for 2 seconds. This is an effect pattern that gives an understanding response after the above, and a pseudo-continuous effect is executed after the suggestion effect.

FIG. 8-10 is a diagram showing a vibration suggestion effect pattern selection table. The vibration suggestion effect pattern selection table includes the vibration suggestion effect pattern selection table (A) and the vibration true suggestion effect pattern selection table (B).

The vibration suggestion effect pattern selection table of FIG. 8-10 (A) is used to select the effect pattern of the vibration suggestion effect when it is decided not to execute the vibration effect after the vibration suggestion effect is executed. Will be done. On the other hand, the vibration true suggestion effect pattern selection table of FIG. 8-10 (B) is for selecting the effect pattern of the vibration suggestion effect when it is decided to execute the vibration effect after the vibration suggestion effect is executed. Used for. In order to select the effect pattern of the vibration suggestion effect, the vibration suggestion effect selection random number SR11 is used among the effect random numbers updated by the effect control CPU 120.

In the tables of FIGS. 8-10 (A) and 8-10, the effect pattern number, the effect pattern, the request response, and the extraction value ratio of SR11 for selecting the effect pattern (actually, the extraction value of SR11 is assigned. The relationship with) is shown. As the effect pattern, various effect patterns described with reference to FIGS. 8-2 and 8-3 can be selected. As the request response, it is indicated whether the vibration effect is executed after the suggestion effect or the vibration effect is not executed after the suggestion effect. In the effect pattern, the number of seconds added to "unread through" is the execution time of "unread through", and the number of seconds added to "read through" is the execution time of "read through".

In FIG. 8-10 (A), for example, the effect pattern of the effect pattern number 61 is unread through for 4 seconds after the effect request for the vibration effect, then becomes a read state, and is read through for 2 seconds. , It is an effect pattern that ends the effect, and the vibration effect is not executed after the suggestion effect. On the other hand, in FIG. 8-10 (B), for example, the effect pattern of the effect pattern number 81 has an unread through for 4 seconds after the effect request for the vibration effect, and then becomes a read state and has a read through for 2 seconds. After that, it is an effect pattern that gives an understanding response, and the vibration effect is executed after the suggestion effect.

In each of the tables of FIGS. 8-8, 8-9, and 8-10, the suggestion effect continues after the lapse of the first suggestion effect period such as the unread through period, and the effect ends. In some cases, the suggestion effect may result in a failure effect, and if the suggestion effect continues after the first suggestion effect period has elapsed since the start of the suggestion effect, after the second suggestion effect period such as the read through period has elapsed. There are times when the suggestion effect results in a success effect, such as when an understanding response is given, and there are cases where the suggestion effect results in the failure effect, such as when the effect ends. In such a suggestion effect, the degree of expectation that the suggestion effect will be a successful effect differs depending on the length of the first suggestion effect period such as the unread through period. For example, as shown in FIGS. 8-8, 8-9, and 8-10, the longer the unread through period, the higher the execution rate of the consent response.

In this way, in the suggestion effect, the degree of expectation that the suggestion effect will be a successful effect differs depending on the length of the first suggestion effect period, so that the player pays attention to the effect period of the suggestion effect or the effect mode of the suggestion effect. It becomes possible to excite the interest of the game.

Further, in the suggestion effects shown in the tables of FIGS. 8-8, 8-9, and 8-10, the suggestion effect is successfully produced by the length of the second suggestion effect period such as the read through period. The resulting expectations are different. For example, as shown in FIGS. 8-8, 8-9, and 8-10, the longer the read-through period, the higher the execution rate of the consent response. In this way, in the suggestion effect, the degree of expectation that the suggestion effect will be a successful effect differs depending on the length of the second suggestion effect period, so that the player pays attention to the effect period of the suggestion effect or the effect mode of the suggestion effect. It becomes possible to excite the interest of the game.

Further, in the suggested effect patterns shown in the tables of FIGS. 8-8, 8-9, and 8-10, as an effect mode before showing the effect result, an effect mode in which the length of the unread through period is different is different. There are a plurality of production modes before showing the production result of the suggestion production, such as a plurality of production modes in which the length of the read-through period is different. In such a suggestion effect, the degree of expectation that the suggestion effect will be a successful effect differs depending on the effect mode before showing the effect result of the suggestion effect in the first suggestion effect period such as the unread through period. For example, as shown in FIGS. 8-8, 8-9, and 8-10, an effect mode in which the effect period before showing the effect result of the suggestion effect such as the unread through period is longer is the understanding response. Higher execution rate The longer the read-through period, the higher the execution rate of the OK response. In this way, in the suggestion effect, the degree of expectation that the suggestion effect will be a successful effect differs depending on the effect mode before showing the effect result of the suggestion effect in the first suggestion effect period. It is possible to attract the attention of the player to the production mode, and it is possible to excite the interest of the game.

Further, in the suggestion effects shown in the tables of FIGS. 8-8, 8-9, and 8-10, before showing the effect results of the suggestion effect in the second suggestion effect period such as the read through period. Depending on the mode of production, the degree of expectation that the suggestion production will be a successful production result will differ. For example, as shown in FIGS. 8-8, 8-9, and 8-10, an effect mode in which the read-through period before showing the effect result of the suggestive effect is long in the effect pattern in which the effect progress mode is the same. Has a higher execution rate of the consent response. In this way, in the suggestion effect, the degree of expectation that the suggestion effect will be a successful effect differs depending on the effect mode before showing the effect result of the suggestion effect in the second suggestion effect period. It is possible to attract the attention of the player to the production mode, and it is possible to excite the interest of the game.

Further, in the suggestion effects shown in the tables of FIGS. 8-8, 8-9, and 8-10, the suggestion effect is a successful effect result depending on the length of the first suggestion effect period as described above. Just as the degree of expectation is different and the degree of expectation that the suggestion effect will be the result of the success effect differs depending on the length of the second suggestion effect period, the degree of expectation that the suggestion effect will be the result of the success effect differs depending on the length of the suggestion effect. Further, as described with reference to FIGS. 8-2 (K), (O) and the like, the suggestion effect of the first suggestion effect period such as the unread through period and the second suggestion effect period such as the read through period. Since the suggestion effect of is executed in a stationary effect mode, it is possible to make the effect mode of the suggestion effect easy for the player to recognize, and the player can set the effect period of the suggestion effect or the effect mode of the suggestion effect. It will be possible to attract the attention of the game, and it will be possible to excite the interest of the game.

Further, in the suggestion effects shown in the tables of FIGS. 8-8, 8-9, and 8-10, as described above, in the suggestion effect, before the effect result of the suggestion effect in the first suggestion effect period is shown. The degree of expectation that the suggestion effect will be a successful effect will differ depending on the effect mode, and the degree of expectation that the suggestion effect will result in a success effect will differ depending on the effect mode before showing the effect result of the suggestion effect in the second suggestion effect period. As described above, the degree of expectation that the suggestion effect will be a successful effect differs depending on the effect mode before showing the effect result of the suggestion effect, and further, as described with reference to FIGS. 8-2 (K), (O) and the like. , The suggestion effect of the first suggestion effect period such as the unread through period and the suggestion effect of the second suggestion effect period such as the read through period are executed in the static effect mode. It is possible to make the mode easy for the player to recognize, and it is possible to attract the player's attention to the production period of the suggestion effect or the effect mode of the suggestion effect, and it is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

Further, in the suggestion effects shown in the tables of FIGS. 8-8, 8-9, and 8-10, the degree of expectation that the suggestion effect will be a successful effect differs depending on the length of the suggestion effect as described above. Further, as described with reference to FIG. 8-2 and the like, the effect mode of the effect that results in the success effect in the suggestion effect is the same regardless of the type of the notification effect, so that the effect mode of the success effect result can be obtained. Since it is clarified and the player's understanding of the content of the suggestion effect can be improved, it becomes possible to attract the player's attention to the effect period of the suggestion effect or the effect mode of the suggestion effect. Can be lively.

Further, in the suggestion effects shown in the tables of FIGS. 8-8, 8-9, and 8-10, the suggestion effect is successfully produced by the effect mode before showing the effect result of the suggestion effect as described above. The expected degree of the result is different, and further, as described with reference to FIG. 8-2 and the like, the effect mode of the effect that results in the successful effect is the same regardless of the type of the notification effect in the suggestion effect. Since the production mode of the successful production result is clarified and the player's understanding of the production content of the suggestion production can be improved, the player's attention should be paid to the production period of the suggestion production or the production mode of the suggestion production. Is possible, and the fun of the game can be enlivened.

Further, in the suggestion effects shown in the tables of FIGS. 8-8, 8-9, and 8-10, the degree of expectation that the suggestion effect will be a successful effect differs depending on the length of the suggestion effect as described above. Furthermore, as shown in FIGS. 8-2 (K) and 8-2 (T), when the duration of the unread through state reaches a predetermined time, the production request comment 066F002 is understood as shown in FIGS. 8-2 (T) and (U). When the suggestion effect ends in the static display state in which no response is displayed, and the duration of the read-through state reaches a specific time as shown in FIGS. 8-2 (O) and 8-2 (R), FIG. 8-2 (R). ), (S), the suggestion effect ends in the static display state where the consent response to the effect request comment 066F002 is not displayed. The result of failure production is common. As a result, the degree of expectation that the suggestion effect will be a successful effect differs depending on the length of the suggestion effect period, and the effect mode of the failure effect result after the lapse of the first suggestion effect period such as the unread through period and the read mode. Since the effect mode of the failure effect result after the lapse of the second suggestion effect period such as the through period is common, the effect mode of the suggestion effect is clarified, and the player's understanding of the effect content of the suggestion effect is improved. Since it can be improved, it is possible to attract the attention of the player to the effect period of the suggestion effect or the effect mode of the suggestion effect, and it is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

Further, in the suggestion effects shown in the tables of FIGS. 8-8, 8-9, and 8-10, the suggestion effect is successfully produced by the effect mode before showing the effect result of the suggestion effect as described above. The expected degree of the result is different, and further, as described above, the failure effect result is common between after the continuation period of the unread through state and after the continuation period of the read through state. As a result, the degree of expectation that the suggestion effect will be a successful effect differs depending on the effect mode before showing the effect result of the suggestion effect in the suggestion effect, and the failure effect after the lapse of the first suggestion effect period such as the unread through period. Since the effect mode of the result and the effect mode of the failure effect result after the lapse of the second suggestion effect period such as the read through period are common, the effect mode of the suggestion effect is clarified, and the effect content of the suggestion effect is clarified. Since it is possible to improve the player's understanding of the above, it is possible to attract the player's attention to the effect period of the suggestion effect or the effect mode of the suggestion effect, and it is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

Further, in the suggestion effects shown in the tables of FIGS. 8-8, 8-9, and 8-10, the lengths of the unread through period and the read through period are different. As a result, the length of the period between the first suggestion effect period such as the unread through period and the second suggestion effect period such as the read through period is different, so that it is easy for the player to distinguish the type of the effect period. Can be transformed into.

Further, in the suggestion effects shown in the tables of FIGS. 8-8, 8-9, and 8-10, there are a plurality of types of unread through period lengths, and there are also a plurality of types of read through period lengths. .. As a result, due to the length of the production period of each production scene such as the unread through period and the read through period, the timing is adjusted when the production is linked with the execution timing of the notification production such as the pseudo-continuous production (by absorbing the production period). It is possible to match the production timing).

[Example of flowchart for executing notification effect and suggestion effect]
Next, a specific effect setting process for setting an effect for executing the above-mentioned notification effect and suggestion effect will be described. FIG. 8-11 is a flowchart showing a specific effect setting process.

The specific effect setting process of FIG. 8-11 is included in the process of setting various effects in the variable display start setting process (S171 of FIG. 7). In the specific effect setting process, first, the current variation pattern specification command (command for specifying the variation pattern) and the display result specification command (big hit, miss, etc.) stored in the effect control command reception buffer of the RAM 122 are specified. (Command) information is acquired (066FS001), and it is determined whether or not the current fluctuation pattern is a reach fluctuation pattern (normal reach fluctuation pattern, first to fourth super reach fluctuation patterns) (066FS002).

If the current fluctuation pattern is not the reach fluctuation pattern, the process ends. On the other hand, when the current fluctuation pattern is the reach fluctuation pattern, the random number SR2 for determining the active change effect execution is extracted, and the type of reach in the current fluctuation pattern is specified based on the information acquired by 066FS001. FIG. -4 (A) Using the active change effect execution determination table, it is determined whether or not the active change effect is executed as the notification effect (066FS003).

Next, it is determined by 066FS003 whether or not the active change effect is determined to be executed (066FS004). When the active change effect is determined to be executed, the random number SR3 for selecting the active change pattern is extracted, and whether the display result of the current fluctuation pattern is a big hit or not based on the information acquired by 066FS001 is determined. Using the active change pattern selection table of FIG. 8-4 (B1) or (B2), the change pattern (active display mode after change) of the active change effect to be executed is selected (066FS005), and the process proceeds to 066FS006. On the other hand, if it is determined that the active change effect is not executed, the process directly proceeds to 066FS006.

In 066FS006, the random number SR4 for determining the pseudo continuous effect execution is extracted, and the type of reach in the current fluctuation pattern is specified based on the information acquired in 066FS001, and the pseudo continuous effect execution determination data in FIG. 8-5 (A) is specified. Using the table, it is determined whether or not the pseudo-continuous effect is executed as the notification effect (066FS006).

Next, it is determined by 066FS006 whether or not the pseudo-continuous production is determined to be executed (066FS007). When the pseudo-continuous effect is determined to be executed, the random number SR5 for selecting the pseudo-continuous pattern is extracted, and based on the information acquired by 066FS001, whether the display result of the current fluctuation pattern is a big hit or not is determined. Using the pseudo-ream pattern selection table of FIG. 8-5 (B1) or (B2), the pseudo-ream pattern of the pseudo-ream effect to be executed is selected (066FS008), and the process proceeds to 066FS009. On the other hand, if it is determined that the pseudo-continuous production is not executed, the process directly proceeds to 066FS009.

In 066FS009, the random number SR6 for determining the vibration effect execution is extracted, and the type of reach in the current fluctuation pattern is specified based on the information acquired in 066FS001. Using the vibration effect execution determination data table of FIG. 8-6, the vibration effect execution determination data table is used. Whether or not to execute the vibration effect as the notification effect is determined (066FS009).

Next, it is determined by 066FS009 whether or not the vibration effect is determined to be executed (066FS010). If it is determined that the vibration effect is to be executed, the effect pattern of the vibration effect is determined to be a fixedly defined effect pattern (066FS011), and the process proceeds to 066FS012. On the other hand, if it is determined that the vibration effect is not executed, the process directly proceeds to 066FS012.

In 066FS012, the random number SR7 for determining the suggestion effect execution is extracted, and based on the information acquired in 066FS001, it is specified whether the display result of the current fluctuation pattern is a big hit or not, and FIG. 8-7 (A). (066FS012) determines whether or not the suggestion effect is executed by using the suggestion effect execution determination data table.

Next, it is determined by 066FS012 whether or not the suggestion effect is determined to be executed (066FS013). When the suggestion effect is determined to be executed, the random number SR8 for selecting the suggestion effect type is extracted, and as a result of the processing of 066FS003 to 066FS011, the type of the notification effect determined to be executed is specified. Using the suggestion effect type selection table of 7 (B), the type of suggestion effect to be executed is selected and determined from the active change suggestion effect, the pseudo-continuous suggestion effect, and the vibration suggestion effect (066FS014). On the other hand, when the suggestion effect is determined not to be executed, the effect pattern for executing the notification effect determined to be executed as a result of the processing of 066FS003 to 066FS011 is set without executing the suggestion effect (). 066FS022), the process is terminated.

Next, it is determined whether or not the suggestion effect of the type selected by 066FS014 is a new suggestion effect (066FS015). Whether or not it is a new suggestion effect is true when it is selected that the same type of notification effect as the suggestion target of the suggestion effect of the selected type is executed after the execution of the selected type of suggestion effect. It is judged that it is a suggestion effect of. On the other hand, if it is selected that the same type of notification effect as the suggestion target of the type of suggestion effect is not executed after the execution of the selected type of suggestion effect, it is determined that the suggestion effect is Gase.

When the 066FS015 is a true suggestion effect, the random number SR9 for selecting the active change suggestion effect is extracted, and the tables shown in FIGS. 8-8 (B), 8-9 (B), and 8-10 (B) are shown. From among, the true suggestion effect pattern selection table for the suggestion effect of the type selected by 066FS014 is selected and used to select and determine the true suggestion effect pattern. For example, when the execution of the active change suggestion effect is selected, the active change effect change true suggestion effect pattern selection table of FIG. 8-8 (B) is selected and determined. When the execution of the pseudo-continuous suggestion effect is selected, the pseudo-continuous suggestion effect pattern selection table of FIG. 8-9 (B) is selected and determined. When the execution of the vibration effect is selected, the vibration true suggestion effect pattern selection table of FIG. 8-10 (B) is selected and determined (066FS017).

Next, the execution timing of the suggestion target effect (suggestion target notification effect) by the suggestion effect is selected and determined from a plurality of predetermined timings (066FS017). For example, a plurality of selectable execution timings are set in the data table for selecting the execution timing of the suggestion target effect, and the data table is used to extract the random number for the effect for selecting the execution timing of the suggestion target effect. The execution timing is selected and determined.

Next, the relationship between the execution timing and the execution timing of the understanding response of the true suggestion effect to be executed corresponds to the execution timing of the suggestion target effect selected and determined in 066FS017, as shown in FIG. 8-2. The execution timing of the true suggestion effect to be executed is determined so as to have a correspondence relationship (066FS018), and the process proceeds to 066FS022.

Further, when the above-mentioned 066FS015 is not a true suggestion effect, that is, when it is a suggestion effect of Gase, the random number SR9 for selecting the active change suggestion effect is extracted, and FIGS. 8-8 (A) and 8-9 (FIG. 8-9). A) From the tables shown in FIGS. 8-10 (A), the Gase suggestion effect pattern selection table for the suggestion effect of the type selected by 066FS014 is selected and used to select and determine the Gase suggestion effect pattern (A). 066FS019). For example, when the execution of the active change suggestion effect is selected, the active change effect change suggestion effect pattern selection table of FIG. 8-8 (A) is selected and determined. When the execution of the pseudo-continuous suggestion effect is selected, the pseudo-continuous suggestion effect pattern selection table of FIG. 8-9 (A) is selected and determined. When the execution of the vibration effect is selected, the vibration suggestion effect pattern selection table of FIG. 8-10 (A) is selected and determined.

Next, the Gase execution timing of the suggestion target effect (suggestion target notification effect) by the suggestion effect is selected and determined from a plurality of predetermined timings (066FS020). For example, a plurality of selectable Gase execution timings are set in the data table for selecting the Gase execution timing of the suggestion target effect, and using the data table, the random number for the effect for selecting the Gase execution timing of the suggestion target effect is used. Gase execution timing is selected and determined from the extracted value.

Next, FIG. 8-2 shows the relationship between the Gase execution timing of the suggestion target effect selected and determined in 066FS020 and the execution timing of the understanding response of the true suggestion effect to be executed. The execution timing of the suggestion effect of the Gase to be executed is determined (066FS021) so as to have such a correspondence relationship, and the process proceeds to 066FS022.

In 066FS022, data setting (data storage in RAM 122) for executing the effect patterns of various effects determined in the specific effect setting process shown in FIG. 8-11 in the current variation display is performed, and the process is terminated. In this way, based on the data set in 066FS022, in the variable display effect process of FIG. 7, notification effects such as active change effect, pseudo-continuous effect, and vibration effect can be executed and are active. Suggestion effects such as change suggestion effects, pseudo-continuous suggestion effects, and vibration suggestion effects are feasible. As a result, for example, the suggestion effect and the notification effect as shown in FIG. 8-2 can be executed.

In such a specific effect setting process of FIG. 8-11, active change effect, pseudo continuous effect, or vibration effect can be executed at 066FS002 when the reach variation pattern including the super reach variation pattern is executed. It is possible to execute a notification effect during the super reach effect, and it is possible to execute a suggestion effect such as an active change suggestion effect, a pseudo-continuous suggestion effect, or a vibration suggestion effect during the super reach effect, such as 066FS013 to 066FS022. Therefore, the synergistic effect of the super reach production and the suggestion production can further enhance the fun of the game.

[Modification example that does not execute the suggestion effect during the super reach effect]
In the specific effect setting process of FIG. 8-11, when the reach variation pattern including the super reach variation pattern is executed, the active change effect, the pseudo continuous effect, or the vibration effect can be executed, and the like, the notification is given during the super reach effect. It is possible to execute the effect, and it is possible to execute the suggestion effect such as the active change suggestion effect, the pseudo-continuous suggestion effect, or the vibration suggestion effect during the super reach effect as in 066FS013 to 066FS022, but the present invention is not limited to this. , The execution of the suggestion effect such as the active change suggestion effect, the pseudo-continuous suggestion effect, or the vibration suggestion effect may be prohibited during the super reach effect. As described above, during the super reach effect, the execution of the suggestion effect such as the active change suggestion effect, the pseudo-continuous suggestion effect, or the vibration suggestion effect may be restricted.

As an example of restricting the execution of the suggestion effect during the super reach effect, for example, during the super reach effect, the execution of the suggestion effect such as the active change suggestion effect, the pseudo-continuous suggestion effect, or the vibration suggestion effect is prohibited. It may be possible to execute the suggestion effect, but it may be selected to execute the suggestion effect at an extremely low rate. Further, during the super reach effect, the execution of some of the multiple types of suggestion effects such as active change suggestion effect, pseudo-continuous suggestion effect, or vibration suggestion effect may be prohibited. It may be selected to perform the suggestion effect of the above at a very low rate.

In this way, since the execution of the suggestion effect can be restricted during the super reach effect, it is possible to prevent the player's attention to the effect content of the special reach effect from being hindered by the suggestion effect.

[Example of limiting the setting suggestion effect as a notification effect]
Next, in the case of executing the above-mentioned notification effect in the pachinko gaming machine 1 capable of changing the set value such as the jackpot probability and executing the setting suggestion effect capable of suggesting the set value such as the jackpot probability. An example of limiting the setting suggestion effect as the notification effect will be described.

The pachinko gaming machine that can change the set value such as the jackpot probability has the functions as described below. Such a pachinko gaming machine is configured such that the winning probability of a big hit changes according to a set value by a setting change operation using an operation means such as a predetermined switch by a person on the game hall side (a game hall clerk, etc.). ing. For example, in the game control microcomputer 100, a setting change process that makes it possible to change the winning probability of the big hit set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is executed according to the setting change operation. As a result, in the special symbol normal process of the special symbol process process, the setting change process that makes it possible to change the winning probability of the big hit is executed by using the display result determination table according to the set value. The set value is, for example, composed of 6 stages (multiple stages) from 1 to 6, and the winning probability of the big hit is the setting value 1 <setting value 2 <setting value 3 <setting value 4 <setting value 5 <setting value 6 in that order. It gets higher. That is, when the set value 1 is set as the set value, the advantage is the lowest for the player, and the advantage is gradually increased in the order of the set value 2 to the set value 6. It should be noted that the set value may be provided in a plurality of stages and is not limited to 6 stages. Since the ball ejection rate (the number of balls ejected per unit time (the number of prize balls)) changes according to the possibility of changing the winning probability of the big hit in this way, changing the set value changes the ball ejection rate. It can be said that it will be done.

For example, in such a pachinko gaming machine, the winning probability of a big hit changes according to the selection of a set value by a setting change operation at the time of turning on the power. Of the six levels of setting values, for example, setting value 4, setting value 5, and setting value 6 are called high settings with a high probability of winning a big hit. For example, setting value 1, setting value 2, and setting value 3 are big hits. It may be called a low setting with a low winning probability. Further, the selection probability of the jackpot type may be changed by setting the set value 1 to the set value 6 in the same manner as the jackpot winning probability. The selection probability of the variation pattern type may be changed by setting the set value 1 to the set value 6 as well as the winning probability of the big hit. The selection probability of the fluctuation pattern may be changed by setting the set value 1 to the set value 6 as well as the winning probability of the big hit.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, which has a configuration in which the winning probability of a jackpot changes according to the set value by such a setting change operation, a setting suggestion effect suggesting the current set value and a suggestion that the set value has been changed are suggested. (For example, it suggests that the set value has been changed at the time of the latest power-on).

Each of such a setting suggestion effect and a setting change effect may be executed as an effect in which a special image having an extremely small proportion is displayed, for example, in the image display device 5.

In such a pachinko gaming machine, when the notification effect and the suggestion effect as described above are executed, when the effect of such a setting suggestion effect (the same applies to the setting change effect) is executed, the notification as described above is performed. The execution of the setting suggestion effect (similar to the setting change effect) as the effect may be restricted. Restrictions in this case include prohibiting execution and making it possible but at a very low rate.

In this way, when the effect of the setting suggestion effect (similar to the setting change effect) is executed, if the execution of the setting suggestion effect (similar to the setting change effect) as the notification effect as described above is restricted, the above-mentioned suggestion is performed. It is possible to prevent the two types of suggestion effects from being executed in succession, such as the effect of performing a suggestion effect on the setting suggestion effect, and it is possible to prevent the content of the effect from becoming difficult for the player to understand.

[Example of displaying a setting suggestion image or an expectation notice image as a result of a specific effect]
The effect described below may be executed in the same variable display or different variable display as an effect different from the above-mentioned notification effect and suggestion effect, and may be performed as an effect combined with the above-mentioned notification effect and suggestion effect. It may be executed in the variable display.

FIG. 9-1 is a display screen view of the image display device 5 showing an example of the first specific effect and the second specific effect when the setting suggestion image is displayed as the effect result of the specific effect. In the figure, the down arrow indicates that variable display is in progress. As the specific effect, one of the first specific effect and the second specific effect having different effect modes can be selected and executed by lottery.

The first specific effect is a specific effect in which the mini-slot effect is executed during the variable display of the decorative symbol, as shown in FIGS. 9-1 (1A) to (1D). The mini-slot effect is a mini-slot in the form of a small slot machine that variably displays the patterns of "bell", "watermelon", "cherry", "opportunity", and "super heat", which are specific effect images, in a one-reel format. A variable display for a predetermined time that displays the effect area 147F002 and scrolls the specific effect images of "bell", "watermelon", "cherry", "opportunity", and "super heat" in the mini slot effect area 147F002. After executing, as a result of the effect, one of the specific effect images is derived and displayed as a stop symbol.

The second specific effect is a specific effect in which the box opening effect is executed during the variable display of the decorative pattern, as shown in FIGS. 9-1 (2A) to (2C). The box opening is a box-shaped box that suggests that one of the specific production images "bell", "watermelon", "cherry", "opportunity", and "super heat" is contained. This is an effect of displaying the image 147F003, opening the lid of the box image 147F003, and displaying one of the specific effect images as an effect result.

The first specific effect will be specifically described with reference to FIGS. 9-1 (1A) to (1D). When the first specific effect is executed, first, as shown in FIG. 9-1 (1A), the decorative symbols are variable in the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. When displayed, the character image 147F001 for the specific effect is displayed, and the balloon image 147F005 with the characters "Attention!" Is displayed to indicate that the specific effect is executed. It will be started.

Then, as shown in FIG. 9-1 (1B), the character image 147F001 and the balloon image 147F005 are erased as the introduction effect, and the mini slot effect area 147F002 is displayed at the lower center of the screen to display the specific effect image in a variable manner. Execution starts. After that, as shown in FIG. 9-1 (1C), the mini-slot effect is continued, and the character image 147F001 is displayed again to perform a predetermined operation, thereby inciting the variable display by the mini-slot effect. Is executed. Then, after the variable display in the mini-slot effect area 147F002 is executed and the predetermined mini-slot effect effect period elapses, as shown in FIG. 9-1 (1D), the specific effect image 147F006 "bell". , "Watermelon", "Cherry", "Opportunity", and "Intense heat" are stopped and displayed, and the effect result is confirmed and displayed, so that the effect result notification is executed.

FIG. 9-1 (1D) shows an example in which the setting suggestion image “cherry” is confirmed and displayed as an effect result. In this way, when the setting suggestion image is confirmed and displayed as the effect result, the specific effect has a meaning as the setting suggestion effect.

Next, the second specific effect will be specifically described with reference to FIGS. 9-1 (2A) to (2C). When the second specific effect is executed, first, as shown in FIG. 9-1 (2A), the same introduction effect as the first specific effect shown in FIG. 9-1 (1A) is executed.

Then, as shown in FIG. 9-1 (2B), the character image 147F001 and the balloon image 147F005 are erased as an introduction effect, and the display of the box image 147F003 is started at the lower center of the screen. After that, in the second specific effect, the fanning effect as shown in FIG. 9-1 (1C) in the first specific effect is not executed, and when the effect period of the introduction effect of the predetermined box opening effect elapses, FIG. As in -1 (2C), the lid is opened in the box image 147F003, and one of the specific effect images 147F004 "bell", "watermelon", "cherry", "opportunity", and "super heat" The effect result notification is executed by displaying the effect popping out and appearing upward and confirming the effect result.

FIG. 9-1 (2C) shows an example in which the setting suggestion image “cherry” is confirmed and displayed as an effect result. As described above, when the setting suggestion image is confirmed and displayed as the effect result, the second specific effect has a meaning as the setting suggestion effect.

FIG. 9-2 is a display screen view of the image display device 5 showing an example of the first specific effect and the second specific effect when the expected degree notice image is displayed as the effect result of the specific effect.

FIGS. 9-2 (1A) to (1D) will be used to specifically explain the first specific effect when the expected degree preview image is displayed as the effect result of the specific effect. As shown in FIGS. 9-2 (1A) to (1C), the introduction effect of the mini-slot effect and the mini-slot effect are the same as the first specific effect when the setting suggestion image is displayed as the effect result of the specific effect. A fanning effect is performed.

Then, in the first specific effect when the expectation notice image is displayed as the effect result of the specific effect, as shown in FIG. 9-1 (1D), the expectation degree such as "super heat" which is the specific effect image 147F006. When the preview image is confirmed and displayed as the effect result, the effect result notification is executed. In this way, when the expected degree notice image is confirmed and displayed as the effect result, the first specific effect has a meaning as the expected degree notice effect.

Next, with reference to FIGS. 9-2 (2A) to (2C), the second specific effect when the expected degree preview image is displayed as the effect result of the specific effect will be specifically described. As shown in FIGS. 9-2 (2A) and 9-2 (2B), the introduction effect of the box opening effect is executed in the same manner as the second specific effect when the setting suggestion image is displayed as the effect result of the specific effect.

Then, in the second specific effect when the expected degree notice image is displayed as the effect result of the specific effect, when the effect period of the predetermined box opening effect elapses, the box is shown as shown in FIG. 9-1 (2C). The lid is opened in the image 147F003, and the expected degree notice image such as "super heat" which is the specific effect image 147F006 is confirmed and displayed as the effect result, so that the effect result notification is executed. In this way, when the expected degree notice image is confirmed and displayed as the effect result, the second specific effect has a meaning as the expected degree notice effect.

As shown in FIGS. 9-1 (1A), (2A) and 9-2 (1A), (2A), when the expectation degree advance notice effect is executed and when the setting suggestion effect is executed. Since some of the production modes of the expectation notice production and the setting suggestion production are common to each other, such as the initial production mode of the introduction production unit being common, a common production mode can be obtained by a specific production. When the effect of is executed, the player cannot determine which of the expected mode of the expectation notice effect and the suggestion mode of the setting suggestion effect until the effect result is shown, so which effect is used. It is possible to draw the player's attention to the game, and it is possible to improve the fun of the production. It should be noted that most of the production modes of the expectation notice effect and the setting suggestion effect may be common to each other. That is, at least a part of the effect mode of the expectation notice effect and the effect mode of the setting suggestion effect may be common to each other.

As a specific effect, as shown in FIGS. 9-1 and 9-2, an example is shown in which the left, middle, and right decorative symbols are all displayed in a variable manner. However, the specific effect is not limited to this, and may be executed during variable display in a state where a part of the left, middle, and right decorative symbols is stopped or temporarily stopped.

Further, as the introduction effect unit of the specific effect, for example, the period from the start of displaying the character image 147F001 and the balloon image 147F005 to the start of displaying the mini slot image 147F002 as shown in FIGS. 9-1 (1A) and 9-1 (1B). , And, an example is shown which is a period from the display start of the character image 147F001 and the balloon image 147F005 such as (2A) and (2B) to the display start of the box image 147F003. However, not limited to this, as the introduction effect unit of the specific effect, the period before the display start of the mini-slot image 147F002 as shown in FIG. 9-1 (1A) and the period before the display start as shown in FIG. 9-1 (2A). It may be set as a period before the display of the box image 147F003.

Next, the relationship between the variable time of the variable display and the effect pattern of the specific effect will be described. FIG. 9-3 is a timing chart showing the relationship between the variable time of the variable display and the effect pattern of the specific effect. FIG. 9-3 (A) shows the relationship between the fluctuation time in the variable display of the normal fluctuation state (variation in the state other than the fluctuation shortening state and the time reduction state) and the specific effect. FIG. 9-3 (B) shows the relationship between the fluctuation time in the variable display of the fluctuation shortening state and the specific effect.

In FIGS. 9-3 (A) and 9-3 (B), as described below, the specific effect includes at least an effect introduction unit and an effect result notification unit, and is produced according to the length of the variable display period. It is mainly shown that the length of the period from the introduction part to the effect result notification part is different.

As shown in FIGS. 9-3 (A), (a) and (b), even if the same off-display result is obtained, the variable display in the variable shortened state has a shorter fluctuation than the variable display in the normal variable state. Runs in time.

When it is decided to execute the specific effect during the variable display in the normal variable state, the first specific effect (mini slot effect) or the second specific effect (box opening) is shown in FIG. 9-3 (A). Direction) is feasible. Specifically, when it is decided to execute the specific effect during the variable display of the normal variable state, it is selected and determined at a predetermined ratio whether to execute the first specific effect or the second specific effect. .. When it is decided to execute the specific effect during the variable display of the variation shortened state, only the second specific effect (box opening effect) can be executed as shown in FIG. 9-3 (B).

As described in FIG. 9-1, the first specific effect shown in FIG. 9-3 (A) (b) includes an introduction effect unit that executes the introduction effect, a fanning effect unit that executes the fanning, and an effect result. It is an effect including an effect result notification unit that executes notification. As described in FIG. 9-1, the second specific effect shown in (c) of FIG. 9-3 (A) and (b) of FIG. 9-3 (B) is not provided with a fanning effect unit. , It is an effect including an introduction effect unit that executes an introduction effect and an effect result notification unit that executes an effect result notification.

As shown in FIGS. 9-3 (A) and 9-3 (B), in the specific effect, the length of the period from the introduction effect unit to the effect result notification unit differs depending on the length of the variable display variation time. That is, as shown in FIG. 9-3, with respect to the specific effect capable of making a suggestion regarding the setting of the set value, as shown in FIG. The length of the period from the effect introduction unit to the effect result notification unit differs depending on the length of the variable display period, such as the length of the period from the effect introduction unit to the effect result notification unit.

For example, the first specific effect of (b) that can be executed in the variable display of the normal variable state of FIG. 9-3 (A) is shown in (b) that can be executed in the variable display of the variable shortened state of FIG. 9-3. Compared to the second specific effect, the period from the introduction effect section to the effect result notification section is longer. In the variable display of the normal fluctuation state of FIG. 9-3 (A), either the first specific effect or the second specific effect can be selected and executed, but the variation shortening state of FIG. 9-3 (B) is executed. In the variable display of, only the second specific effect can be executed. As a result, in the specific effect, the length of the period from the introduction effect unit to the effect result notification unit differs depending on the length of the variable display variation time.

Further, although not shown, in the variable display of the normal variable state, the specific effect is the second time the expectation notice effect is performed after the first specific effect for setting suggestion effect is executed during one variable display. It may be possible to perform a specific effect of. Therefore, the execution period of the specific effect is an execution period that can be executed twice within the fluctuation time of the variable display of the normal variable state.

It should be noted that the specific effect is not limited to two times during one variable display, but may be controlled so that it can be executed a plurality of times three or more times. Further, the specific effect may be controlled so that it can be executed only once during one variable display.

It should be noted that the specific effect may be executed at an execution timing selected from any of a plurality of execution timings provided during one variable display, and may be executed at a high execution timing according to the execution timing. The effect control may be performed so that the expectation set in the setting is different, or the expectation controlled by the jackpot gaming state is different.

Further, in the variable display of the variable shortened state, the first specific effect that can be executed within the variable time by shortening the execution time as compared with (a) of FIG. 9-3 (A) may also be executable. In that case, which of the first specific effect and the second specific effect should be executed may be selected and determined at a predetermined ratio.

Further, in the variable display of the normal variable state, the second specific effect cannot be executed, and only the first specific effect may be executed.

[Main effects obtained by the feature unit 066F]
[1] In each of the tables of FIGS. 8-8, 8-9, and 8-10, the suggestion effect continues after the lapse of the first suggestion effect period such as the unread through period, and the effect ends. In some cases, the suggestion effect may result in a failure effect, and if the suggestion effect continues after the first suggestion effect period has elapsed since the start of the suggestion effect, the second suggestion effect period such as the read through period. After the lapse of time, there are cases where the suggestion effect results in a success effect such as an understanding response, and there are cases where the suggestion effect results in the failure effect such as the end of the effect. In such a suggestion effect, the degree of expectation that the suggestion effect will be a successful effect differs depending on the length of the first suggestion effect period such as the unread through period. For example, as shown in FIGS. 8-8, 8-9, and 8-10, the longer the unread through period, the higher the execution rate of the consent response. In this way, in the suggestion effect, the degree of expectation that the suggestion effect will be a successful effect differs depending on the length of the first suggestion effect period, so that the player pays attention to the effect period of the suggestion effect or the effect mode of the suggestion effect. It becomes possible to excite the interest of the game.

[2] In the suggestion effects shown in the tables of FIGS. 8-8, 8-9, and 8-10, the suggestion effect is successful depending on the length of the second suggestion effect period such as the read through period. Expectations for the production results are different. For example, as shown in FIGS. 8-8, 8-9, and 8-10, the longer the read-through period, the higher the execution rate of the consent response. In this way, in the suggestion effect, the degree of expectation that the suggestion effect will be a successful effect differs depending on the length of the second suggestion effect period, so that the player pays attention to the effect period of the suggestion effect or the effect mode of the suggestion effect. It becomes possible to excite the interest of the game.

[3] In the suggested effect patterns shown in the tables of FIGS. 8-8, 8-9, and 8-10, as an effect mode before showing the effect result, the length of the unread through period is different. There are a plurality of modes, such as a plurality of effect modes having different lengths of read-through periods, and a plurality of effect modes before showing the effect result of the suggestive effect. In such a suggestion effect, the degree of expectation that the suggestion effect will be a successful effect differs depending on the effect mode before showing the effect result of the suggestion effect in the first suggestion effect period such as the unread through period. For example, as shown in FIGS. 8-8, 8-9, and 8-10, an effect mode in which the effect period before showing the effect result of the suggestion effect such as the unread through period is longer is the understanding response. Higher execution rate The longer the read-through period, the higher the execution rate of the OK response. In this way, in the suggestion effect, the degree of expectation that the suggestion effect will be a successful effect differs depending on the effect mode before showing the effect result of the suggestion effect in the first suggestion effect period. It is possible to attract the attention of the player to the production mode, and it is possible to excite the interest of the game.

[4] In the suggestion effects shown in the tables of FIGS. 8-8, 8-9, and 8-10, before showing the effect results of the suggestion effect in the second suggestion effect period such as the read through period. Depending on the mode of production, the degree of expectation that the suggestion production will be a successful production result differs. For example, as shown in FIGS. 8-8, 8-9, and 8-10, an effect mode in which the read-through period before showing the effect result of the suggestive effect is long in the effect pattern in which the effect progress mode is the same. Has a higher execution rate of the consent response. In this way, in the suggestion effect, the degree of expectation that the suggestion effect will be a successful effect differs depending on the effect mode before showing the effect result of the suggestion effect in the second suggestion effect period. It is possible to attract the attention of the player to the production mode, and it is possible to excite the interest of the game.

[5] In the suggestion effects shown in the tables of FIGS. 8-8, 8-9, and 8-10, as described above, the suggestion effect is a successful effect result depending on the length of the first suggestion effect period. The expectation that the suggestion effect will be a success effect will be different depending on the length of the suggestion effect, just as the expectation that the suggestion effect will be a success effect will be different depending on the length of the second suggestion effect period. Further, as described with reference to FIGS. 8-2 (K), (O) and the like, the suggestion effect of the first suggestion effect period such as the unread through period and the second suggestion effect such as the read through period. Since the suggestion effect of the period is executed in a stationary effect mode, it is possible to make the effect mode of the suggestion effect easy for the player to recognize, and the game can be set to the effect period of the suggestion effect or the effect mode of the suggestion effect. It is possible to attract the attention of people and to boost the interest of the game.

[6] Further, in the suggestion effects shown in the tables of FIGS. 8-8, 8-9, and 8-10, as described above, in the suggestion effect, the effect result of the suggestion effect in the first suggestion effect period. The degree of expectation that the suggestion effect will be a successful production result differs depending on the effect mode before showing, and the expectation that the suggestion effect will be a success effect result depending on the effect mode before showing the effect result of the suggestion effect in the second suggestion effect period. As the degree is different, the degree of expectation that the suggestion effect will be a successful effect differs depending on the effect mode before showing the effect result of the suggestion effect, and further, it will be explained using FIGS. 8-2 (K), (O) and the like. As described above, since the suggestion effect of the first suggestion effect period such as the unread through period and the suggestion effect of the second suggestion effect period such as the read through period are executed in the static effect mode, the suggestion effect of the suggestion effect is performed. It is possible to make the effect mode easy for the player to recognize, and it is possible to attract the player's attention to the effect period of the suggestion effect or the effect mode of the suggestion effect, and it is possible to enhance the interest of the game. ..

[7] In the suggestion effects shown in the tables of FIGS. 8-8, 8-9, and 8-10, as described above, the degree of expectation that the suggestion effect will be a successful effect is determined by the length of the suggestion effect. In addition, as shown in FIGS. 8-2 (K) and 8-2 (T), when the duration of the unread through state reaches a predetermined time, the production request comment 066F002 is referred to as shown in FIGS. 8-2 (T) and (U). When the suggestion effect ends in the static display state in which the consent response is not displayed, and when the duration of the read-through state reaches a specific time as shown in FIGS. 8-2 (O) and 8-2 (R), FIG. 8-2 ( Since the suggestion effect ends in the static display state where the consent response to the effect request comment 066F002 is not displayed as in R) and (S), after the continuation period of the unread through state and after the continuation period of the read through state have elapsed. The result of failure production is common. As a result, the degree of expectation that the suggestion effect will be a successful effect differs depending on the length of the suggestion effect period, and the effect mode of the failure effect result after the lapse of the first suggestion effect period such as the unread through period and the read mode. Since the effect mode of the failure effect result after the lapse of the second suggestion effect period such as the through period is common, the effect mode of the suggestion effect is clarified, and the player's understanding of the effect content of the suggestion effect is improved. Since it can be improved, it is possible to attract the attention of the player to the effect period of the suggestion effect or the effect mode of the suggestion effect, and it is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

[8] In the suggestion effects shown in the tables of FIGS. 8-8, 8-9, and 8-10, the suggestion effect was successful by the effect mode before showing the effect result of the suggestion effect as described above. The degree of expectation of the effect result is different, and further, as described above, the failure effect result is common between after the continuation period of the unread through state and after the continuation period of the read through state. As a result, the degree of expectation that the suggestion effect will be a successful effect differs depending on the effect mode before showing the effect result of the suggestion effect in the suggestion effect, and the failure effect after the lapse of the first suggestion effect period such as the unread through period. Since the effect mode of the result and the effect mode of the failure effect result after the lapse of the second suggestion effect period such as the read through period are common, the effect mode of the suggestion effect is clarified, and the effect content of the suggestion effect is clarified. Since it is possible to improve the player's understanding of the above, it is possible to attract the player's attention to the effect period of the suggestion effect or the effect mode of the suggestion effect, and it is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

[9] In the suggestion effects shown in the tables of FIGS. 8-8, 8-9, and 8-10, as described above, the degree of expectation that the suggestion effect will be a successful effect is determined by the length of the suggestion effect. Further, as described with reference to FIG. 8-2 and the like, the effect mode of the effect that results in the success effect is the same regardless of the type of the notification effect in the suggestion effect. Is clarified, and it is possible to improve the player's understanding of the content of the suggestion effect, so that the player's attention can be drawn to the effect period of the suggestion effect or the effect mode of the suggestion effect. You can liven up the fun.

[10] In the suggestion effects shown in the tables of FIGS. 8-8, 8-9, and 8-10, the suggestion effect was successful by the effect mode before showing the effect result of the suggestion effect as described above. The degree of expectation of the effect result is different, and as described with reference to FIG. 8-2 and the like, the effect mode of the effect that results in the success effect is the same regardless of the type of the notification effect in the suggestion effect. As a result, the effect mode of the successful effect result is clarified, and the player's understanding of the effect content of the suggestion effect can be improved. Therefore, the player's attention is drawn to the effect period of the suggestion effect or the effect mode of the suggestion effect. It becomes possible to excite the interest of the game.

[11] In FIG. 8-7 (B), when the active change effect + pseudo-continuous effect + vibration effect is selected as the notification effect, the ratio of selecting the suggestion effect type is "vibration effect> pseudo-continuous suggestion effect> active". The data is set in relation to "change suggestion effect". In this way, since the ratio of the suggestion effect to the successful effect result differs depending on the type of the notification effect to be suggested, it is possible to attract the player's attention to the type of the notification effect to be suggested by the suggestion effect. Therefore, the fun of the game can be further enhanced.

[12] In the first suggestion effect period such as the unread through period shown in FIG. 8-2, the type of the notification effect to be executed can be specified, and the type of the notification effect to be suggested can be specified. Since the ratio of the suggestion effect to the success effect is different, it becomes possible to attract the player's attention to the type of the notification effect specified as the execution target of the suggestion effect in the first suggestion effect period. Can be even more exciting.

[13] As shown in [Modification example in which the suggestion effect is not executed during the super reach effect], the execution of the suggestion effect can be restricted during the super reach effect, so that the player pays attention to the effect content of the special reach effect. It can be prevented from being hindered by the suggestion effect.

[14] In the specific effect setting process of FIG. 8-11, active change effect, pseudo continuous effect, or vibration effect can be executed at 066FS002 when the reach variation pattern including the super reach variation pattern is executed. It is possible to execute a notification effect during the super reach effect, and it is possible to execute a suggestion effect such as an active change suggestion effect, a pseudo-continuous suggestion effect, or a vibration suggestion effect during the super reach effect, such as 066FS013 to 066FS022. Therefore, the synergistic effect of the super reach production and the suggestion production can further enhance the fun of the game.

[15] As shown in FIGS. 8-2 (K), (L), and (O), the effect name is indicated by the effect request comment 066F002 as the effect mode when shifting from the unread through state to the read through state. Since the read icon 006F003 is displayed for the suggestion effect, the effect mode that results in the success effect in the suggestion effect is common regardless of the type of the notification effect. As a result, the effect mode when shifting from the first suggestion effect period such as the unread through period to the second suggestion effect period such as the read through period becomes the type of effect result in the suggestion effect or the suggestion target. Since it is a common effect mode regardless of the type of the notification effect, the effect mode when shifting from the first suggestion effect period to the second suggestion effect period is clarified, and the player's information about the effect content to which the suggestion effect shifts is clarified. You can improve your understanding.

[16] As shown in FIG. 8-2 (K), the production mode of the production period in the unread through state is a production mode in which the production name is indicated by the production request comment 066F002, and is shown in FIG. 8-2 (O). As described above, the effect mode of the effect period in the read-through state is the effect of the stationary mode in which the read icon 006F003 is displayed in addition to the effect request comment 066F002. As a result, since the effect mode of the first suggestion effect period such as the unread through period and the effect mode of the second suggestion effect period such as the read through period are stationary modes, the first suggestion effect and the second The effect mode of the suggestion effect can be set so that the player can easily recognize it.

[17] As shown in [Example of limiting the setting suggestion effect as the notification effect], when the effect of the setting suggestion effect (the same applies to the setting change effect) is executed, the setting suggestion effect as the notification effect as described above is performed. By limiting the execution of (the same applies to the setting change effect), it is possible to prevent two types of suggestion effects from being executed in succession, such as the above-mentioned suggestion effect performing a suggestion effect for the setting suggestion effect. It is possible to prevent the content of the production from becoming difficult for the player to understand.

[18] In the suggestion effects shown in the tables of FIGS. 8-8, 8-9, and 8-10, the lengths of the unread through period and the read through period are different. As a result, the length of the period between the first suggestion effect period such as the unread through period and the second suggestion effect period such as the read through period is different, so that it is easy for the player to distinguish the type of the effect period. Can be transformed into.

[Other Modifications of Feature Unit 066F]
[1] The above-mentioned notification effect (notification effect for notifying the content advantageous to the player) is not limited to the above-mentioned type of notification effect, but is not limited to the above-mentioned type of notification effect, but also an effect suggesting that a jackpot display result is obtained, and a variable display. Also included are other effects that inform the player of advantageous content, such as an SP development effect that develops from a normal reach display mode to a super reach display mode.

[2] As an example of applying the above-mentioned notification effect and suggestion effect to the slot machine, as the notification effect, an effect that has entered the chance zone and an AT (a stop that is advantageous to the player according to the internal lottery result). An additional effect (during AT, the number of bell navigations already given is further increased by an additional lottery) during the additional effect (during AT, the number of bell navigations already given is added) during the notification period during which the navigation notification that notifies the operation mode of the switch by the lighting mode of the game assist display is executed. It may be applied to a notification effect such as an effect suggesting that it has been added, and a suggestion effect.

[3] An effect mode in which the unread through period is long, as an example in which the degree of expectation that the suggestion effect is a successful effect effect differs depending on the effect mode before showing the effect result of the suggestion effect in the first suggestion effect period such as the unread through period. Shown an example in which the expectation of a successful production result is higher. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and conversely, the effect mode in which the unread through period is short may have a higher expectation of a successful effect result.

[4] As an example in which the degree of expectation that the suggestion effect will be a successful effect differs depending on the effect mode before showing the effect result of the suggestion effect in the second suggestion effect period such as the read through period, the unread through period is long. An example is shown in which the aspect has a higher expectation that a successful production result will be obtained. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and conversely, an effect mode in which the read-through period is short may have a higher expectation of a successful effect result.

[5] Regarding the relationship between the first suggestion effect period such as the unread through period and the second suggestion effect period such as the read through period, and the degree of expectation that the suggestion effect will result in a successful effect, the first suggestion effect period And the degree of expectation that the suggestion effect will be a successful effect result may be different depending on the length of the total period of the second suggestion effect period.

[6] Regarding the relationship between the first suggestion effect period such as the unread through period and the second suggestion effect period such as the read through period, and the degree of expectation that the suggestion effect will result in a successful effect, the first suggestion effect period The shorter the number, the higher the expectation that the suggestion effect will be the result of the success effect, and the longer the second suggestion effect period, the higher the expectation that the suggestion effect will be the result of the success effect. Conversely, the longer the first suggestion effect period, the higher the expectation that the suggestion effect will be a successful effect result, and the longer the second suggestion effect period, the higher the expectation that the suggestion effect will be a success effect result. May be good.

[7] As the vibration effect described above, the effect in which the stick controller 31A vibrates is shown as an example, but the effect is not limited to this, and the effect in which the push button 31B vibrates may be used, and the stick controller 31A may be used. You may use the effect that both the push button 31B and the push button 31B vibrate.

[8] The advantageous states that are advantageous to the player include, in addition to the above-mentioned jackpot gaming state, other advantageous states such as a high probability state (probability variation state), a time saving state, and a high base state. Further, the advantageous state that is advantageous for the player may include a state in which a small hit can occur frequently and a ball can be obtained by the small hit, such as a so-called small hit rush state.

[9] As an example of the setting value in the pachinko gaming machine in which the setting value such as the jackpot probability can be changed, there are six types of setting stages of setting value 1 to setting value 6. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and there are setting stages of setting values less than the six types of setting values 1 to 6 such as, for example, three types of setting stages of setting value 1 to setting value 3. May be good.

[10] As an example of the pachinko gaming machine that can change the set value such as the jackpot probability described above, a gaming machine that shifts to the jackpot gaming state based on the variable display result of a special symbol or a decorative symbol (so-called first-class gaming machine). Regarding the machine), an example of enabling the setting suggestion effect to be executed has been described, but the game ball wins a prize (V winning opening) in the specific winning opening (V winning opening) in the variable winning ball device (so-called accessory) provided in the game area. It may be possible to execute a setting suggestion effect on a gaming machine (so-called second-class gaming machine) that shifts to a jackpot gaming state based on (winning), or a gaming machine that combines first-class and second-class gaming machines. In such a gaming machine, in a gaming state in which it is necessary to make a game ball win in a specific winning opening (V winning opening), a launch promotion effect for winning a prize in the specific winning opening (V winning opening) is executed. In the production, the setting suggestion production as described above may be feasible.

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

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

1 Pachinko gaming machine, 120 production control CPU, 103 CPU, 5 image display device.

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It is a gaming machine that can play games,
A notification effect means that can execute a notification effect that informs a player of advantageous contents,
A suggestion effect means capable of executing a suggestion effect suggesting that the notification effect is executed is provided.
As the effect result of the suggestion effect, the suggestion effect means can execute an effect that is either a success effect result in which the notification effect is executed or a failure effect result in which the notification effect is not executed.
There are cases where the suggestion effect continues after the lapse of the first suggestion effect period after the start of the suggestion effect, and cases where the suggestion effect results in the failure effect.
When the suggestion effect continues after the lapse of the first suggestion effect period after the start of the suggestion effect, when the suggestion effect becomes the success effect result after the lapse of the second suggestion effect period, and when the suggestion effect becomes the result of the suggestion effect. There are times when is the result of the above-mentioned failure effect,
Depending on the length of the effect period of the suggestion effect, the degree of expectation that the suggestion effect will be the result of the success effect differs.
The gaming machine in which the suggestion effect of the first suggestion effect period and the suggestion effect of the second suggestion effect period are executed in a stationary effect mode. It is a gaming machine that can play games,
A notification effect means that can execute a notification effect that informs a player of advantageous contents,
A suggestion effect means capable of executing a suggestion effect suggesting that the notification effect is executed is provided.
As the effect result of the suggestion effect, the suggestion effect means can execute an effect that is either a success effect result in which the notification effect is executed or a failure effect result in which the notification effect is not executed.
There are cases where the suggestion effect continues after the lapse of the first suggestion effect period after the start of the suggestion effect, and cases where the suggestion effect results in the failure effect.
When the suggestion effect continues after the first suggestion effect period elapses after the start of the suggestion effect, when the suggestion effect becomes the success effect result after the second suggestion effect period elapses, and when the suggestion effect results. There are times when is the result of the above-mentioned failure effect,
There are a plurality of production modes before showing the production result of the suggestion production.
The degree of expectation that the suggestion effect will be the success effect differs depending on the effect mode before showing the effect result of the suggestion effect in the suggestion effect.
The gaming machine in which the suggestion effect of the first suggestion effect period and the suggestion effect of the second suggestion effect period are executed in a stationary effect mode.

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