JP7023664B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine or a slot machine capable of playing a game.

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

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

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

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

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

In such a gaming machine, there is a game machine configured to be able to execute a specific effect based on the execution of a predetermined effect a predetermined number of times. For example, Patent Document 1 describes that a look-ahead meter advance notice effect is executed in such a manner that energy is stored in the meter, and a pseudo-variation effect is executed when the fourth turning point is accumulated.

JP-A-2015-093045 (FIGS. 20 and 21)

However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, the specific effect (pseudo-variation effect) may be executed a plurality of times. In that case, the predetermined effect is performed again after the specific effect of 1 is executed. It is necessary to execute the same predetermined number of times (restore up to the fourth memory with the meter). Therefore, when the predetermined effect and the specific effect are executed, the effect becomes monotonous and the effect cannot be enhanced.

Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of enhancing the effect of a predetermined effect and a specific effect.

(Means A) The gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine capable of playing a game and can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player, and is a predetermined effect executing means capable of executing a predetermined effect, and the above-mentioned. A specific effect executing means capable of executing a plurality of types of specific effects suggesting that the predetermined effect is controlled to the advantageous state based on the execution of the predetermined number of times, a predetermined number of times notifying means for notifying the predetermined number of times, and a predetermined number of times notifying means. The specific effect executing means has executed the first specific effect a predetermined number of times based on the predetermined number of times the predetermined effect has been executed, and then the predetermined number of times the predetermined effect is the second predetermined number of times. The second specific effect can be executed based on what has been executed, and when the predetermined effect is executed a specific number of times more than the first predetermined number of times before the first specific effect is executed, the first specific effect is executed. The second specific effect can be executed based on the fact that the predetermined effect is executed a number of times less than the second predetermined number after the specific effect is executed, and the predetermined effect is executed and the specific effect is executed. In this case, the ratio of being controlled to the advantageous state is higher than the case where the specific effect is executed without executing the predetermined effect, and it is determined which type of the specific effect is executed. It is characterized by further comprising a suggestion effect execution means capable of executing the suggestion effect suggestion before the effect is executed a predetermined number of times .
(Means 1) The other gaming machine is a gaming machine capable of playing a game and can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) that is advantageous to the player, and is a predetermined effect (for example, a storage effect). ) Is executed (for example, a portion of the effect control CPU 120 for executing step 87IWS107) and the predetermined effect is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 1 to 3 times). It is provided with a specific effect executing means (for example, a portion for executing steps 87IWS127, 87IWS133, 87IWS139 in the effect control CPU 120) capable of executing a specific effect suggesting control (for example, pre-reach advance notice effects A to C). , The specific effect executing means performs the first specific effect (for example, the pre-reach advance notice effect A) based on the fact that the predetermined effect has been executed a predetermined number of times (for example, three times), and then the predetermined effect. Is possible to execute the second specific effect (for example, the pre-reach advance notice effect B) based on the execution of the second predetermined number of times (for example, twice) as the predetermined number of times (for example, the effect control CPU 120 is in step 87IWS007). After setting 3 in the storage number counter and executing step S87IWS127 to execute the pre-reach advance notice effect A, in step S87IWS113, step 87IWS133 is executed based on setting 2 which is one less in the storage number counter. (Execute the pre-reach advance notice effect B), when the predetermined effect is executed a specific number of times more than the first predetermined number of times before the first specific effect is executed, the predetermined effect is the second after the first specific effect is executed. The second specific effect can be executed based on the fact that the second specific effect is executed less than a predetermined number of times (for example, as shown in FIGS. 20-17, the next storage effect is performed before the pre-reach advance notice effect A is executed. When executed, by treating it as if it was executed for the next pre-reach advance notice effect B, one storage effect less than two times is executed after the pre-reach advance notice effect A is executed. The pre-reach advance notice effect B may be executed). According to such a configuration, the effect can be enhanced when a predetermined effect and a specific effect are executed.

(Means 2) The means 1 may be configured to include a predetermined number of times notification means (for example, a portion of the effect control CPU 120 for executing steps 87IWS008 and 87IWS109). According to such a configuration, when a predetermined effect and a specific effect are executed, the effect of the effect can be enhanced.

(Means 3) In the means 1 or the means 2, the specific effect executing means can execute a plurality of types of specific effects (for example, pre-reach advance notice effects A to C) (for example, the effect control CPU 120 is in step 87IWS127, 87IWS133, 87IWS139), suggestive effects (eg, suggestion display A87IW001, suggestion display B87IW002, suggestion display C87IW003) that suggest which type of specific effect is executed before the predetermined effect is executed a predetermined number of times. It may be configured to include an executable suggestion effect executing means (for example, a portion of the effect control CPU 120 for executing step 87IWS009). According to such a configuration, when a predetermined effect and a specific effect are executed, the effect of the effect can be enhanced.

(Means 4) In any one of the means 1 to the means 4, the specific effect executing means has a waiting period of any one of a plurality of types (for example, waiting patterns 1 to 1) based on the execution of the predetermined effect a predetermined number of times. After 7) has elapsed, the specific effect can be executed (for example, the effect control CPU 120 executes steps 87IWS127, 87IWS133, 87IWS139 when Y in steps 87IWS125, 87IWS131, 87IWS137), and is specified during the standby period. It is configured to include an execution timing suggestion effect execution means (for example, a portion that executes steps 87IWS118 to 87IWS121 in the effect control CPU 120) capable of executing an execution timing suggestion effect (for example, timer display 87IW007) that suggests the execution timing of the effect. It may have been done. According to such a configuration, when a predetermined effect and a specific effect are executed, the effect of the effect can be enhanced.

(Means 5) Another aspect of the gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine capable of playing a game and being controllable to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) that is advantageous to the player, and is a predetermined effect. (For example, a predetermined effect executing means capable of executing (for example, a storage effect) (for example, a portion of the effect control CPU 120 for executing step 87IWS107) and a predetermined number of times (for example, 1 to 3 times) the predetermined effect is executed. Based on this, the specific effect executing means (for example, steps 87IWS127, 87IWS133, 87IWS139 in the effect control CPU 120) that can execute the specific effect (for example, the pre-reach advance notice effects A to C) suggesting that the control is controlled in an advantageous state is executed. The specific effect execution means executes the specific effect (for example, the pre-reach advance notice effect A) based on the fact that the predetermined effect is executed the first predetermined number of times (for example, three times) as the predetermined number of times. Later, it is possible to execute a specific effect (for example, pre-reach advance notice effect B) based on the fact that the predetermined effect is executed a second predetermined number of times (for example, twice) different from the first predetermined number of times (for example, the predetermined number of times). The effect control CPU 120 sets 3 in the storage number counter in step 87IWS007, executes step S87IWS127 to execute the pre-reach advance notice effect A, and then sets 2 which is one less in the storage number counter in step S87IWS113. Based on this, step 87IWS133 is executed to execute the pre-reach advance notice effect B). According to such a configuration, when a predetermined effect and a specific effect are executed, the effect of the effect can be enhanced.

(Means 6) Still another aspect of the gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine capable of playing a game, and a special effect (for example, character effects A and B among super reach effects A to C) is performed. A special effect executing means (for example, a portion for executing steps 87IWS012, 87IWS014, 87IWS105, 87IWS142, 87IWS148 in the effect control CPU 120) is provided, and the special effect executing means is a first special effect (for example, a super reach effect A). The first pattern (for example, super reach effect A) for executing the character effect A) and the second pattern (for example, character effect B in the super reach effect B) for executing the second special effect (for example, character effect B). Super reach effect B) and a third pattern in which the first special effect and the second special effect can be executed in parallel (for example, super reach effect C in which character effect A and character effect B can be executed in parallel). A special effect can be executed by any one of a plurality of types of patterns including and, and when the special effect is executed by the third pattern, the first effect display corresponding to the first special effect (for example, a character). The first effect display area (for example, the display area on the left side of the image display device 5) for displaying the effect A) and the second effect display (for example, the display of the character effect B) corresponding to the second special effect are displayed. In the second effect display area (for example, the display area on the right side of the image display device 5), the state in which the first effect display and the second effect display are displayed is changed to the state in which the common effect display is displayed. The common effect 2 shown in FIG. 20-19 (E) is executed from the state in which the character effect A and the character effect B shown in FIG. 20-18 (D) are executed in parallel. It is characterized by being able to switch to the current state). According to such a configuration, it is possible to enhance the effect of the effect when the special effect is executed.

(Means 7) Yet another aspect of the gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine capable of playing a game and being controllable to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot gaming state) advantageous to the player, which is advantageous. A common effect executing means (for example, for effect control) that can execute a common effect (for example, the character effect D of the super reach effect D) that is commonly executed in the case where the state is controlled and the case where the advantageous state is not controlled. A specific sound output means capable of outputting a specific sound (for example, specific sounds S1 to S4) after the common effect is executed when controlled in an advantageous state with the portion of the CPU 120 for executing steps 87IWS012, 87IWS014, 87IWS105). (For example, a portion of the effect control CPU 120 for executing step 87IWS175), the common effect executing means can execute a plurality of types of common effects including at least a first common effect and a second common effect (for example). , Character effect D can be executed using a plurality of characters C1 to C4), the specific sound output means is a specific sound different after the first common effect is executed and after the second common effect is executed. (For example, as shown in FIGS. 20-6 and 20-12, in the super reach effect D, which specific sound is executed depending on which characters C1 to C4 are used to execute the character effect D. It is characterized in that S1 to S4 are output differently). According to such a configuration, it is possible to enhance the effect of producing a specific sound.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows various control boards mounted on a pachinko gaming machine. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a game control main process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the timer interrupt processing for game control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an effect control main process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an effect control process process. It is a figure for demonstrating the fluctuation pattern and the type of reach. It is a figure which shows the production operation example. It is a figure which shows the production operation example. It is a figure which shows the production operation example. It is a figure which shows the production operation example. It is a figure which shows the production operation example. It is a figure which shows the production operation example. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the advance notice effect determination process. It is a figure which shows the decision ratio in the advance notice production decision processing. It is a figure which shows the production operation example of the modification. It is a figure which shows the production operation example of the modification. It is a figure which shows the production operation example of the modification. It is a flowchart which shows the effect control main processing in a feature part 87IW. It is a flowchart which shows the variable display start setting process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the advance notice production decision table before reach. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the storage effect determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the waiting time determination table. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating a specific example of a character determination table. It is a flowchart which shows the effect processing during variable display. It is a flowchart which shows the effect processing during variable display. It is a flowchart which shows the effect processing during variable display. It is a flowchart which shows the effect processing during variable display. It is a time chart for explaining the execution timing of the effect executed in super reach effect A to C. It is a time chart for explaining the execution timing of the effect executed in super reach effect D. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the effect example when the pre-reach advance notice effect is executed. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the effect example when the pre-reach advance notice effect is executed. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the effect example when the pre-reach advance notice effect is executed. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the effect example when the pre-reach advance notice effect is executed. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating another effect example when the pre-reach advance notice effect is executed. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the effect example when the super reach effect C is executed. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the effect example when the super reach effect C is executed. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the effect example when the super reach effect C is executed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A normal symbol display 20 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, the left side of the game area). As an example, the ordinary symbol display 20 is composed of 7-segment LEDs and the like, and performs variable display of ordinary symbols as a plurality of types of ordinary identification information different from special symbols. Ordinary symbols are represented by numbers indicating "0" to "9" or lighting patterns such as "-". The normal symbol may include a pattern in which all the LEDs are turned off. Such a variable display of a normal pattern is also called a normal figure game.

A passing gate 41 through which a game ball can pass is provided on the left side of the image display device 5. Based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the passing gate 41, the normal drawing game is executed.

Above the normal symbol display 20, a normal symbol hold display 25C is provided. The normal figure hold display 25C is configured to include, for example, four LEDs, and displays the number of normal figure hold storages, which is the number of normal figure games whose execution is held, by the number of LEDs lit.

In addition to the above configuration, the surface of the game board 2 is provided with a windmill that changes the flow direction and speed of the game ball and a large number of obstacle nails. At the bottom of the game area, there is an out opening for taking in a game ball that has not entered any of the winning openings.

Speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at the upper left and right positions of the gaming machine frame 3, and a gaming effect lamp 9 for gaming effects is provided around the gaming area. ing. The game effect lamp 9 is configured to include an LED.

At a predetermined position of the game board 2 (not shown in FIG. 1), a movable body 32 that operates according to the effect is provided.

At the lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3, a hitting ball operation handle (operation knob) 30 operated by a player or the like to launch the gaming ball toward the gaming area by the hitting ball launching device is provided.

At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area, a gaming ball paid out as a prize ball or a gaming ball rented by a predetermined ball lending machine is held (stored) so as to be able to be supplied to a hitting ball launching device. ) A hit ball supply plate (upper plate) is provided. Below the upper plate, a hitting ball supply plate (lower plate) is provided, in which prize balls are paid out when the upper plate is full.

A stick controller 31A that can be grasped and tilted by the player is attached to a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area. The stick controller 31A is provided with a trigger button that can be pressed and operated by the player. The operation on the stick controller 31A is detected by the controller sensor unit 35A (see FIG. 2).

A push button 31B is provided at a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area so that the player can perform a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like. The operation for the push button 31B is detected by the push sensor 35B (see FIG. 2).

The pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided with a stick controller 31A and a push button 31B as detection means for detecting the movement (operation, etc.) of the player, but detection means other than these may be provided.

(Outline of the progress of the game)
The game ball is launched toward the game area by the rotation operation of the pachinko game machine 1 by the player to the ball striking operation handle 30. When the game ball passes through the passing gate 41, the normal symbol game by the normal symbol display 20 is started. In addition, when the game ball passes through the passing gate 41 during the period during the execution of the previous normal map game (when the game ball passes through the passing gate 41 but the normal map game based on the passage cannot be executed immediately). , The normal map game based on the passage is suspended up to a predetermined upper limit (for example, 4).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The main board 11 (microcomputer 100 for game control) issues an effect control command (command for designating (notifying) the progress of the game, etc.) according to the progress of the game as a part of controlling the progress of the game. Supply to 12. The effect control command output from the main board 11 is relayed by the relay board 15 and supplied to the effect control board 12. The effect control command includes, for example, various determination results on the main board 11 (for example, display results of the special figure game (including the jackpot type)), and fluctuation patterns used when executing the special figure game (details will be described later). )), The game status (for example, the start and end of the variable display, the opening status of the large winning opening, the occurrence of the winning, the number of reserved memories, the game status), the command for specifying the occurrence of an error, and the like are included.

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

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

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

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

The display control unit 123 includes a VDP (Video Display Processor), a CGROM (Character Generator ROM), a VRAM (Video RAM), and the like, and executes an effect based on an effect execution instruction from the effect control CPU 120.

The display control unit 123 supplies the image display device 5 with a video signal corresponding to the effect to be executed based on the effect execution instruction from the effect control CPU 120, so that the effect image is displayed on the image display device 5. The display control unit 123 further supplies a sound designation signal (a signal for designating the sound to be output) to the voice control board 13 in order to output a sound synchronized with the display of the effect image and turn on / off the game effect lamp 9. Or, a lamp signal (a signal for designating the lighting / extinguishing mode of the lamp) is supplied to the lamp control board 14. Further, the display control unit 123 supplies a signal for operating the movable body 32 to the movable body 32 or a drive circuit for driving the movable body 32.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The jackpot effect process in step S176 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “6”. In this big hit middle effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect content in the big hit game state, and executes various effect controls in the big hit game state based on the set content. Further, in the big hit middle effect process, for example, the value of the effect control process flag is a value corresponding to the ending effect process in response to receiving a command from the main board 11 to specify the end of the big hit game state. 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 section 31AK)
Next, the feature portion 31AK of the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining a variation pattern and a type of reach in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 8A, in the present embodiment, the non-reach loss variation patterns PA1-1 and PA1-2 in which the variable display mode of the decorative pattern is not the reach mode and the display result is “loss”. , The variable display mode of the decorative pattern is the reach mode, and the display result is "loss". The variation pattern of reach loss is PA2-1 to PA2-6, PA3-1 to PA3-4, etc., and the display result is "big hit". The fluctuation patterns PB2-1 to PB2-6, PB3-1 to PB3-4, and the like are prepared.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(Explanation of feature 87IW)
Next, the feature portion 87IW of this embodiment will be described. FIG. 20-1 is a flowchart showing the effect control main process in the feature unit 87IW. The feature unit 87IW is provided with a fourth symbol display area on the display screen of the image display device 5 for displaying the fourth symbol next to the decorative symbol, the special symbol, and the normal symbol.

When the power is turned on, the effect control CPU 120 starts executing the main process. In the main process, first, an initialization process for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing a timer for determining an effect control activation interval (for example, 4 ms) is performed (step IWSA01). .. After that, the effect control CPU 120 shifts to the loop process for monitoring the timer interrupt flag (step IWSA02). When the timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 120 sets the timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. If the timer interrupt flag is set in the main process, the effect control CPU 120 clears the flag (step IWSA03) and executes the following effect control process.

In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 120 first analyzes the received effect control command and performs a process of setting a flag corresponding to the received effect control command (command analysis process: step IWSA04).

Next, the effect control CPU 120 performs the effect control process process (step IWSA05). In the effect control process process, the process corresponding to the current control state (effect control process flag) is selected from each process according to the control state, and the display control of the image display device 5 is executed.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 performs the fourth symbol process process (step IWSA06). In the fourth symbol process process, the process corresponding to the current control state (fourth symbol process flag) is selected from each process according to the control state, and the fourth symbol is displayed in the fourth symbol display area of the image display device 5. Display control of.

Next, a random number update process for updating the count value of the counter for generating a random number such as a random number for determining a jackpot symbol is executed (step IWSA07). After that, the process proceeds to step IWSA02.

FIG. 20-2 is a flowchart showing the variable display start setting process (step S171) in the effect control process process shown in FIG. 7. In the variable display start setting process, the effect control CPU 120 first reads the variation pattern command from the variation pattern command storage area (the area in which the received variation pattern command (effect control command for establishing the variation pattern) is stored) ( Step 87 IWS001). Next, the effect control CPU 120 receives the fluctuation pattern command read in step 87IWS001 and the display result designation command storage area (received display result designation command (display result (normal jackpot, probability variation jackpot, sudden probability variation jackpot, small hit, or loss). ) Is stored in the area where the effect control command) is stored), and the display result (stop symbol) of the decorative symbol is determined according to the data (that is, the received display result specification command) (step 87IWS002). .. That is, by executing the process of step 87IWS002 by the effect control CPU 120, the display result of the variable display of the identification information (stop of the decorative pattern) according to the variable display pattern (variable pattern) determined by the variable display pattern determining means. A display result determining means for determining a symbol) is realized. When the pseudo-ream is specified by the variation pattern command, the effect control CPU 120 has a chance symbol (for example, "223" or "445") as a temporary stop symbol of the pseudo-ream in step 87IWS002. , A combination of a jackpot symbol that does not reach but one symbol is out of alignment) is also determined. The effect control CPU 120 stores the data indicating the determined stop symbol of the decorative symbol in the decorative symbol display result storage area. In step 87IWS002, the effect control CPU 120 may determine whether or not it is a big hit based on the received variation pattern command, and determine the stop symbol of the decorative symbol based only on the variation pattern command. ..

In step 87IWS002, when the received display result designation command indicates "normal big hit", the effect control CPU 120 has a decorative symbol having three identical symbols as stop symbols. Determine the combination. Further, when the received display result designation command indicates "probability variation jackpot", the effect control CPU 120 determines a combination of decorative symbols in which the three symbols are the same odd-numbered symbols as the stop symbols.

Further, when the received display result designation command indicates "sudden probability change big hit" or "small hit", the effect control CPU 120 determines a combination of decorative symbols such as "135" as the stop symbol. Then, in the case of "off", a combination of decorative patterns other than the above is determined. However, when accompanied by a reach effect, a combination of decorative symbols in which the two symbols on the left and right are aligned is determined. Further, the combination of the three symbols derived and displayed on the image display device 5 is the "stop symbol" of the decorative symbol.

The effect control CPU 120 extracts, for example, a random number for determining a stop symbol, and uses a stop symbol determination table in which data indicating a combination of decorative symbols and a numerical value are associated with each other to generate a stop symbol of the decorative symbol. decide. That is, the stop symbol is determined by selecting the data indicating the combination of the decorative symbols corresponding to the numerical value corresponding to the extracted random number.

As for the decorative symbols, the stop symbol (a combination of symbols whose left, middle, and right are all the same symbol) that reminds us of a jackpot is called a jackpot symbol. In addition, a stop symbol that reminds us of an outlier is called an outlier symbol. Further, a symbol that reminds us of a probabilistic state (an odd numbered symbol in this feature portion 87IW) is also called a probabilistic symbol, and a symbol that reminds us that it does not enter a probabilistic state (an even numbered symbol in this feature portion 87IW) is a non-probable variable symbol. Also called.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not each pre-reach advance notice effect is executed before the reach is established (step 87IWS003). In step 87IWS003, the effect control CPU 120 performs a lottery process based on random numbers using the pre-reach advance notice effect determination table for deciding whether or not to execute the pre-reach advance notice effect for each pre-reach advance notice effect. Decide whether or not to execute the pre-reach notice effect.

FIG. 20-3 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the pre-reach advance notice effect determination table. Of these, FIG. 20-3 (A) shows a specific example of the pre-reach advance notice effect A determination table for determining whether or not to execute the pre-reach advance notice effect A. Further, FIG. 20-3 (B) shows a specific example of the pre-reach advance notice effect B determination table for determining whether or not to execute the pre-reach advance notice effect B. Further, FIG. 20-3 (C) shows a specific example of the pre-reach advance notice effect C determination table for determining whether or not to execute the pre-reach advance notice effect C.

It is assumed that the feature unit 87IW can execute three types of pre-reach advance notice effects A to C. Further, the pre-reach advance notice effect A is specifically a group advance notice effect (for example, a advance notice effect in such a manner that images of a plurality of characters or objects appear). Further, the pre-reach advance notice effect B is specifically a cut-in advance notice effect (for example, a advance notice effect in which a character, a background, or the like that has nothing to do with the effect that has been executed up to that point appears). It shall be. Further, the pre-reach advance notice effect C is, specifically, an accessory advance notice effect (a notice effect in which a movable member (directing accessory) provided in the gaming machine operates).

In this feature unit 87IW, all of the pre-reach advance notice effects A to C are effects that are executed before the reach is established during the variable display of the decorative symbol, but the execution timing of the pre-reach advance notice effect A is the earliest, and the next It is assumed that the execution timing of the pre-reach advance notice effect B is earlier and the execution timing of the pre-reach advance notice effect C is the latest.

Further, as shown in FIG. 20-3, when the pre-reach advance notice effects A to C are executed, the degree of expectation (reliability) for the jackpot is higher than when the pre-reach advance notice effects A to C are not executed. Of these, when the pre-reach advance notice effect C is executed, the expectation (reliability) for the big hit is the highest, and the pre-reach advance notice effect C is followed by the pre-reach advance notice effect B. Is configured so that the expectation (reliability) for the jackpot is high when is executed, and the expectation (reliability) for the jackpot is high when the pre-reach notice effect A is executed next to the pre-reach advance notice effect B. Has been done.

The feature portion 87IW shows a case where a group notice effect, a cut-in notice effect, and a character advance notice effect are executed as the pre-reach advance notice effect, but the case is not limited to such an aspect, for example, step-up. Various notice effects such as a notice effect, a character notice effect, a mini character notice effect, and a motif notice effect may be enabled to be executed.

Further, not only when three types of pre-reach notice effects are executed, for example, four or more types of pre-reach notice effects may be configured to be executable, or two types of pre-reach notice effects may be executed. You may.

Further, as shown in FIG. 20-3, the feature unit 87IW shows a case where the pre-reach advance notice effects A to C are determined by using different tables, but one lottery is performed using one table. The process may be configured to collectively determine the presence or absence of the pre-reach advance notice effects A to C.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not it has been decided to execute at least one pre-reach advance notice effect (step 87IWS004). If it is not decided to execute any of the pre-reach notice effects, the process proceeds to step 87IWS010. When it is determined to execute at least one pre-reach advance notice effect, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute the storage effect for each of the determined pre-reach advance notice effects (step 87IWS005). In step 87IWS005, the effect control CPU 120 performs a lottery process based on random numbers using a storage effect determination table for deciding whether or not to execute the storage effect for each determined pre-reach advance notice effect, and the storage effect is performed. Decide whether to execute.

FIG. 20-4 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the storage effect determination table. As shown in FIG. 20-4, the feature unit 87IW decides to execute the storage effect at a higher rate in the case of a big hit than in the case of a loss. Further, as shown in FIG. 20-4, the feature portion 87IW decides to execute the storage effect at a relatively high ratio of 60% even if it is out of alignment.

The "storage effect" is an effect performed in such a manner that a predetermined number (1 to 3 in this example) of items are stored. When the feature unit 87IW decides to execute the storage effect, the storage effect is executed to display that a predetermined number of items have been stored, and then the storage effect is displayed via a predetermined waiting time. , Pre-reach notice production is executed. If the feature unit 87IW decides not to execute the storage effect, the pre-reach advance notice effect may be executed as it is at the execution timing of the pre-reach advance notice effect without executing the storage effect. be.

The method of determining the storage effect is not limited to the mode shown in the feature portion 87IW. For example, it may be configured to determine the presence or absence of the storage effect at different ratios according to the type of the pre-reach advance notice effect. In this case, for example, the pre-reach notice effect C (character notice effect) is configured to determine the storage effect at a higher rate than the pre-reach advance notice effect B (cut-in advance notice effect). You may.

Further, for example, the presence or absence of the storage effect is determined at different ratios depending on the number of pre-reach advance notice effects executed during one variable display and the number of pre-reach advance notice effects to be executed. It may be configured. In this case, for example, even when the same cut-in notice effect is executed, the cut-in notice effect is stored at different ratios depending on whether the cut-in notice effect is executed first or the cut-in notice effect is executed second. It may be configured to determine the presence or absence of production.

Further, for example, when determining the presence / absence of the storage effect for two or more pre-reach advance notice effects, it differs depending on whether or not the execution of the storage effect has already been decided for the other pre-reach advance notice effects. It may be configured to determine the presence or absence of the storage effect by a ratio. In this case, for example, when it is decided to execute the storage effect for the first pre-reach advance notice effect, the storage effect is also executed for the second and third pre-reach advance notice effects at a high rate. It may be configured to determine in particular.

Next, when the effect control CPU 120 has at least one pre-reach advance notice effect determined to execute the storage effect in step 87IWS005, the effect control CPU 120 executes the storage effect for each pre-reach advance notice effect determined to have the storage effect. The waiting time until the pre-reach notice effect is executed is determined (step 87IWS006). In step 87IWS006, the effect control CPU 120 performs a lottery process based on a random number using the waiting time determination table for determining the waiting time for each pre-reach advance notice effect determined to have the storage effect, and the waiting time (standby). Pattern) is determined.

FIG. 20-5 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the waiting time determination table. As shown in FIG. 20-5, in the feature unit 87IW, a determination value is assigned to each of the waiting patterns 1 to 7 as a waiting pattern of the waiting time in the waiting time determination table.

In FIG. 20-5, the standby pattern 1 is a pattern in which the pre-reach advance notice effect is immediately executed without the standby time (that is, the standby time is 0 second) after the storage effect is executed. Further, in the standby pattern 2, the timer display for 5 seconds is started immediately after the storage effect is executed, and when the timer display becomes 0 seconds after 5 seconds have elapsed (that is, the standby time is 5 seconds), the pre-reach advance notice effect is produced. Is a pattern to execute. Further, in the standby pattern 3, after executing the storage effect, the standby display for 5 seconds is displayed, then the timer display for 5 seconds is started, and when 5 seconds have elapsed and the timer display becomes 0 seconds (that is,). , Waiting time is 10 seconds in total), and it is a pattern to execute the pre-reach notice effect. Further, in the standby pattern 4, after executing the storage effect, the standby display for 10 seconds is displayed, then the timer display for 5 seconds is started, and when 5 seconds have elapsed and the timer display becomes 0 seconds (that is,). , Waiting time is 15 seconds in total), and it is a pattern to execute the pre-reach notice effect.

Further, in the standby pattern 5, the timer display for 5 seconds is started immediately after the storage effect is executed, and when the timer display becomes 0 seconds after 5 seconds have elapsed (the display as if the standby time has once become 0). Then, the waiting display for another 5 seconds is displayed, then the timer display for 5 seconds is started again, and when 5 seconds have elapsed and the timer display becomes 0 seconds (that is, the waiting time is 15 seconds in total). ), It is a pattern to execute the pre-reach notice effect.

Further, in the standby pattern 6, after the storage effect is executed, the standby display for 5 seconds is displayed, then the timer display for 5 seconds is started, and when 5 seconds have elapsed and the timer display becomes 0 seconds (as well). (Once the standby time is displayed as 0), the standby display for 5 seconds is displayed, then the timer display for 5 seconds is started again, and after 5 seconds have passed, the timer display is 0 seconds. Then (that is, the waiting time is 20 seconds in total), it is a pattern to execute the pre-reach advance notice effect.

Further, in the standby pattern 7, after executing the storage effect, the standby display for 10 seconds is displayed, then the timer display for 5 seconds is started, and when 5 seconds have elapsed and the timer display becomes 0 seconds (as well). (Once the standby time is displayed as 0), the standby display for 5 seconds is displayed, then the timer display for 5 seconds is started again, and after 5 seconds have passed, the timer display is 0 seconds. When it becomes (that is, the waiting time is 20 seconds in total), it is a pattern to execute the pre-reach advance notice effect.

In this feature unit 87IW, the timer display is once set to 0 seconds as a standby pattern (in this example, standby patterns 5 to 7) in which the standby display and the timer display are performed again after the standby time becomes 0. After that, the case where the standby display for another 5 seconds is uniformly displayed and then the timer display for 5 seconds is started again is shown, but the present invention is not limited to such a mode. For example, once the timer display becomes 0 seconds, a standby pattern may be provided in which the timer display for 5 seconds is immediately displayed again without displaying the waiting display, or the timer display is once set to 0. A waiting pattern may be provided to display a waiting display for 10 seconds after the number of seconds has reached.

Further, the method of determining the waiting pattern is not limited to the mode shown in the feature portion 87IW. For example, it may be configured to determine the waiting pattern at different ratios according to the type of the pre-reach advance notice effect. In this case, for example, when the pre-reach notice effect C (character notice effect) is out of reach than the pre-reach advance notice effect B (cut-in advance notice effect), a specific standby pattern (for example, standby pattern 5 to 5) is used. 7) may be configured to be determined at a high rate.

Further, for example, the waiting pattern is configured to be determined at different ratios depending on the number of pre-reach advance notice effects executed during one variable display and the number of pre-reach advance notice effects to be executed. You may. In this case, for example, even when the same cut-in notice effect is executed, the standby is performed at different ratios depending on whether the cut-in notice effect is executed first and the cut-in notice effect is executed second. It may be configured to determine the pattern.

Further, for example, when a standby pattern is determined for two or more pre-reach advance notice effects, is a specific standby pattern (for example, standby patterns 5 to 7) already determined for other pre-reach advance notice effects? Depending on whether or not, the wait pattern may be determined at different ratios. In this case, for example, when a specific waiting pattern (for example, waiting patterns 5 to 7) is determined for the first pre-reach advance notice effect, it is also high for the second and third pre-reach advance notice effects. It may be configured to determine a specific waiting pattern (for example, waiting patterns 5 to 7) by a ratio.

Further, for example, the waiting pattern may be determined at different ratios according to the number of pre-reach advance notice effects determined to execute the storage effect.

Further, in the example shown in FIGS. 20-5, for example, when looking at the waiting patterns 1 to 4, the case where the expectation (reliability) for the big hit is the same regardless of the waiting time is shown. Not limited to this, the degree of expectation (reliability) for a big hit may be different depending on the waiting time. For example, the waiting pattern 1 having the shortest waiting time (0 seconds) has the lowest expectation (reliability) for a big hit, and the waiting pattern 2 has the highest expectation (reliability) for a big hit next to the waiting pattern 1. Even if the waiting pattern 3 has the highest expectation (reliability) for the big hit and the waiting pattern 4 has the longest waiting time (15 seconds) next to 2, the waiting pattern 4 has the highest expectation (reliability) for the big hit. good. According to such a configuration, the longer the waiting time, the higher the expectation for the big hit.

Next, when the effect control CPU 120 determines to execute the storage effect for at least one pre-reach advance notice effect, the effect control CPU 120 sets 3 in the storage number counter for counting the number of items to be stored in the storage effect. (Step 87IWS007). Further, the effect control CPU 120 controls to start displaying the storage number display that displays the number of items stored in the storage effect (step 87IWS008). In step 87IWS008, since no item has been stored yet, for example, the image display device 5 starts displaying "0/3" as the storage number display.

Next, when the effect control CPU 120 determines to execute the storage effect for at least one pre-reach advance notice effect, it is suggested that the pre-reach advance notice effect is suggested for each pre-reach advance notice effect with the storage effect. Control is performed to start the display of the display (step 87IWS009). In step 87IWS009, for example, when the pre-reach advance notice effect A (group advance notice effect) is executed, the image display device 5 starts displaying the suggestion display A including the character "group" in the rectangle as the suggestion display. .. Further, for example, when the pre-reach advance notice effect B (cut-in advance notice effect) is executed, the image display device 5 starts displaying the suggestion display B including the character “ka” in the rectangle as the suggestion display. Further, for example, when the pre-reach notice effect C (feature notice effect) is executed, the image display device 5 starts displaying the suggestion display C including the character "role" in the rectangle as the suggestion display.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern command includes the super reach effect D (step 87IWS010). If it does not include the super reach effect D, the process proceeds to step 87IWS012 as it is.

In the feature unit 87IW, four types of super reach effects A to D may be executed as super reach effects during the variable display of the decorative pattern. In this feature unit 87IW, the super reach effects A to D are effects that are commonly executed in the case of a big hit and the case of a big hit, but in the case of a big hit, compared with the case of a big hit. , Super reach effects A to D are executed at a high rate. Therefore, when the super reach effects A to D are executed, the degree of expectation (reliability) for the big hit is higher than when the super reach effects A to D are not executed.

When the super reach effect D is included, the effect control CPU 120 determines the type of the character that appears during the execution of the super reach effect D (step 87IWS011). In step 87IWS011, the effect control CPU 120 performs a lottery process based on random numbers using the character determination table for determining the character type, and determines the type of the character appearing during the execution of the super reach effect D.

FIG. 20-6 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a specific example of the character determination table. As shown in FIG. 20-6, in the feature unit 87IW, determination values are assigned to the characters C1 to C4 in the character determination table. In the feature unit 87IW, when the super reach effect D is executed, a predetermined music is output during the execution of the super reach effect D. As shown in FIG. 20-6, the sound is output. When the character C1 is determined, the effect in which the character C1 appears is executed during the execution of the super reach effect D, and the music M1 is output as sound. Further, as shown in FIGS. 20-6, when the character C2 is determined, the effect in which the character C2 appears is executed during the execution of the super reach effect D, and the music M2 is output as sound. Further, as shown in FIGS. 20-6, when the character C3 is determined, the effect in which the character C3 appears is executed during the execution of the super reach effect D, and the music M3 is output as sound. Further, as shown in FIGS. 20-6, when the character C4 is determined, the effect in which the character C4 appears is executed during the execution of the super reach effect D, and the music M4 is output as sound.

Further, in the feature unit 87IW, when the super reach effect D is executed, after the sound output of the predetermined music is finished, the predetermined specific sound is output in the case of a big hit. As shown in FIGS. 20-6, when the character C1 is determined, the specific sound S1 is output after the sound output of the music M1 is finished. Further, as shown in FIGS. 20-6, when the character C2 is determined, the specific sound S2 is output after the sound output of the music M2 is finished. Further, as shown in FIGS. 20-6, when the character C3 is determined, the specific sound S3 is output after the sound output of the music M3 is finished. Further, as shown in FIGS. 20-6, when the character C4 is determined, the specific sound S4 is output after the sound output of the music M4 is finished.

In the feature section 87IW, the "specific sound" refers to the music output before that by using a smaller number of sounds than the number of sounds used in the music, or by deleting or shortening a part of the music. It was created by arranging.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines the variation pattern, the pre-reach advance notice effect when it is determined to execute the pre-reach advance notice effect, and the determined character type when executing the super reach effect D. Select the corresponding process table (step 87IWS012). Then, the process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table is started (step 87IWS013).

The process table is a table in which process data to be referred to when the effect control CPU 120 executes control of the effect device is set. That is, the effect control CPU 120 controls the effect device (effect component) such as the image display device 5 according to the process data set in the process table. The process table is composed of data in which a plurality of combinations of process timer setting values, display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data are collected. The display control execution data includes data and the like indicating each variation mode constituting the variation mode during the variable display time (variation time) of the variable display of the decorative symbol. Specifically, the data related to the change of the display screen of the image display device 5 is described. Further, in the process timer set value, the fluctuation time in the mode of the fluctuation is set. The effect control CPU 120 refers to the process table and controls the display control to display the decorative pattern in the variable mode set in the display control execution data only for the time set in the process timer set value. Further, the process table is stored in the ROM of the effect control board 80. In addition, the process table is prepared according to each fluctuation pattern.

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

Further, the effect control CPU 120 serves as an effect device (image display device 5 as an effect component, effect component 5) according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1). Control of various lamps and speakers 8L, 8R as production parts) is executed (step 87IWS014). For example, the image display device 5 outputs a command to the display control unit 123 in order to display an image corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. Further, in order to control lighting / extinguishing of various lamps, a control signal (lamp control execution data) is output to the lamp control board 14. Further, in order to output the voice from the speakers 8L and 8R, the control signal (sound number data) is output to the voice control board 13.

In the feature unit 87IW, the effect control CPU 120 controls the variation pattern command so that the decorative pattern is variably displayed according to the variation pattern corresponding to one-to-one, while the effect control CPU 120 controls the variation pattern command. The fluctuation pattern to be used may be selected from a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns corresponding to the above.

When a variation pattern including the super reach effect A is specified in the variation pattern command, the process table including the super reach effect A is selected in step 87IWS012, and step 87IWS014 and the step described later according to the selected process table. By executing the process of 87IWS105, the super reach effect A is executed during the variable display of the decorative symbol.

When a variation pattern including the super reach effect B is specified in the variation pattern command, the process table including the super reach effect B is selected in step 87IWS012, and step 87IWS014 and the step described later according to the selected process table. By executing the process of 87IWS105, the super reach effect B is executed during the variable display of the decorative symbol.

Further, when the variation pattern including the super reach effect C is specified in the variation pattern command, the process table including the effect of the common display period 1 of the super reach effect C is selected in step 87IWS012, and the selected process table is selected. By executing the processes of step 87IWS014 and step 87IWS105, which will be described later, the effect of the common display period 1 of the super reach effect C is executed during the variable display of the decorative symbol.

When a variation pattern including the super reach effect D is specified in the variation pattern command, a process table including the super reach effect D according to the character type determined in step 87IWS012 is selected and the selected process is selected. By executing the processes of step 87IWS014 and step 87IWS105 described later according to the table, the super reach effect D is executed during the variable display of the decorative symbol.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 sets a value corresponding to the fluctuation time specified by the fluctuation pattern command in the fluctuation time timer (step 87IWS015).

Then, the effect control CPU 120 sets the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the effect process (step S172) during variable display (step 87IWS016).

20-7 to 20-10 are flowcharts showing the variable display during effect process (step S172) in the effect control process process shown in FIG. 7. In the variable display effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 first subtracts 1 from the process timer value (step 87IWS101) and 1 subtracts the variable time timer value (step 87IWS102). When the process timer times out (step 87IWS103), the process data is switched. That is, the next set process timer setting value in the process table is set in the process timer (step 87IWS104). Further, the control state for the effect device is changed based on the display control execution data, the lamp control execution data, and the sound number data set next (step 87IWS105).

Next, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not it is the execution timing of the storage effect when it is determined that there is a storage effect (step 87IWS106). Whether or not it is the execution timing of the storage effect can be determined, for example, by checking the value of the fluctuation time timer set in step 87IWS015. If it is not the execution timing of the storage effect, the process proceeds to step 87IWS115 as it is.

If it is the execution timing of the storage effect, the effect control CPU 120 controls the image display device 5 to execute the storage effect (step 87IWS107). For example, the image display device 5 displays a character display such as "GET" to produce an effect in which one item is stored. Further, the effect control CPU 120 performs control to update the storage number display while subtracting 1 from the value of the storage number counter (step 87IWS108). For example, when the storage number display before executing the storage effect is "0/3", the storage number display is updated to "1/3" and the storage number of items is increased by one. I do.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the value of the stored number counter after subtraction is 0 (step 87IWS110). If the value of the storage number counter is not 0, the process proceeds to step 87IWS115 as it is. If the value of the storage number counter is 0, the effect control CPU 120 executes the pre-reach advance notice effect by accumulating a predetermined number of items in the pre-reach advance notice effect according to the type. A flag indicating that the state is possible) is set (step 87IWS111). For example, if the storage effect is executed for the pre-reach advance notice effect A, the advance notice execution flag A is set, and if the storage effect is executed for the pre-reach advance notice effect B, the advance notice execution flag B is set. Is set, and if the storage effect is executed for the pre-reach advance notice effect C, the advance notice execution enable flag C is set.

In the feature unit 87IW, it is possible to determine in step 87IWS106 that the storage effect is executed at various timings and execute the storage effect. For example, if the storage effect is before the target pre-reach advance notice effect can be executed, not necessarily after the previous pre-reach advance notice effect is executed, but before the previous reach. It is also possible to determine Y in step 87IWS106 and execute the storage effect before executing the advance notice effect.

Therefore, in this feature unit 87IW, after a predetermined number of items are accumulated in the storage effect and the advance notice execution enable flag is set, the pre-reach advance notice effect may be executed before the next storage effect is executed. , The next storage effect may be executed before the pre-reach notice effect is executed. In this case, as shown in FIG. 20-7, the execution of the next storage effect is not particularly restricted even at the stage where the pre-reach advance notice effect has not been executed yet, so that the execution timing of the next storage effect is not particularly restricted. Then, the effect after step 87IWS106 is executed, and the storage effect for the next pre-reach notice effect can be executed to store the item.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 sets the standby time according to the standby pattern in the standby time timer (step 87IWS112). For example, if the standby pattern 1 is determined for the pre-reach advance notice effect, a value corresponding to 0 seconds is set in the standby time timer, and if the standby pattern 2 is determined, the standby time timer is set. If the value corresponding to 5 seconds is set and the waiting pattern 3 is determined, the value corresponding to 10 seconds is set in the waiting time timer, and if the waiting pattern 4 is determined, the waiting time timer is set. If the value corresponding to 15 seconds is set and the waiting pattern 5 is determined, the value corresponding to 15 seconds is set in the waiting time timer, and if the waiting pattern 6 is determined, the waiting time timer is set. If a value corresponding to 20 seconds is set and the waiting pattern 7 is determined, a value corresponding to 25 seconds is set in the waiting time timer.

Then, the effect control CPU 120 sets the storage number counter to a number one less than the value set last time (step 87IWS113). For example, when the value previously set in the storage number counter is 3, the storage number counter is set to 2 in step 87IWS113. Further, for example, when the value previously set in the storage number counter is 2, 1 is set in the storage number counter in step 87IWS113.

When step 87IWS113 is executed, the effect control CPU 120 also updates the display of the storage number display displayed on the image display device 5. For example, when 2 is set in the storage number counter, the storage number display is updated to a display such as "0/2". Further, for example, when 1 is set in the storage number counter, the storage number display is updated to a display such as "0/1". Further, the effect control CPU 120 erases the suggestion display corresponding to the reach notice effect in which a predetermined number of items are accumulated.

By executing the processes of step 87IWS007 and step 87IWS113 of the variable display start setting process, if the storage effect is executed for the first pre-reach notice effect during the variable display of the decorative symbol, the storage effect is stored. When 3 is set in the number counter, an effect is executed in which three items are stored as a predetermined number in the storage effect, and a storage effect is executed for the second pre-reach notice effect, the number of stores is stored. When 2 is set in the counter, an effect is executed in which two items are stored as a predetermined number in the storage effect, and a storage effect is executed for the third pre-reach advance notice effect, the storage number is executed. 1 is set in the counter, and an effect is executed in which one item is stored as a predetermined number in the storage effect.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not it is the start timing of the standby display (step 87IWS114). It should be noted that whether or not it is the start timing of the standby display can be determined, for example, by checking the value of the standby time timer. If it is the start timing of the standby display, the effect control CPU 120 controls the image display device 5 to start the display of the standby display (step 87S115). For example, the image display device 5 displays a character display such as "waiting".

In addition, in the case of the waiting patterns 1 and 2, in the feature unit 87IW, since the waiting display is not displayed, it is not determined as Y in step 87IWS 114, and the waiting display is not displayed. Further, in the case of the standby patterns 3 to 7, when a predetermined number of items are stored in the storage effect and the standby time timer is set (see step 87IWS112), it is determined as Y in step 87IWS114, and the process of step 87IWS115 is performed. It is executed and the display of the waiting display is started. Further, in the case of the standby patterns 5 to 7, even if the display of the timer display is once finished, it is determined as Y in step 87IWS114, the process of step 87IWS115 is executed, and the display of the standby display is started again. In some cases.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not it is the end timing of the standby display (step 87IWS116). It should be noted that whether or not the waiting display end timing is reached can be determined, for example, by checking the value of the waiting time timer. If it is the end timing of the standby display, the effect control CPU 120 controls the image display device 5 to end the display of the standby display (step 87S117). For example, the image display device 5 erases the character display such as "waiting".

Next, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not it is the start timing of the timer display (step 87IWS118). Whether or not it is the start timing of the timer display can be determined, for example, by checking the value of the standby time timer. If it is the start timing of the timer display, the effect control CPU 120 controls the image display device 5 to start the display of the timer display (step 87IWS119). For example, the image display device 5 starts displaying a timer display including a display indicating that the remaining time until the pre-reach notice effect is executed is 5 seconds. After that, as the value of the standby time timer decreases, the timer display is displayed so that the remaining time until the pre-reach advance notice effect is executed decreases.

Since the timer display is not displayed in the standby pattern 1 in the feature unit 87IW, it is not determined as Y in step 87IWS118, and the timer display is not displayed. Further, in the case of the standby patterns 2 and 5, when a predetermined number of items are stored in the storage effect and the standby time timer is set (see step 87IWS112), it is determined as Y in step 87IWS118, and the process of step 87IWS119 is performed. It is executed and the display of the timer display is started. Further, in the case of the standby patterns 3, 4, 6, and 7, when the display of the waiting display is finished (see step 87IWS117), it is determined as Y in step 87IWS118, and the process of step 87IWS119 is executed to display the timer. The display starts. Further, in the case of the standby patterns 5 to 7, even if the display of the timer display is once finished, it is determined as Y in step 87IWS118 via the waiting display or without going through the waiting display. , The process of step 87IWS119 may be executed and the display of the timer display may be started again.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not it is the end timing of the timer display (step 87IWS120). Whether or not it is the end timing of the timer display can be determined, for example, by checking the value of the standby time timer. If it is the end timing of the timer display, the effect control CPU 120 controls the image display device 5 to end the display of the timer display (step 87S121). For example, the timer display of "0 seconds" on the image display device 5 is erased.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the execution startable period of the pre-reach advance notice effect A is reached (step 87IWS122). It should be noted that whether or not the pre-reach advance notice effect A is in the execution startable period can be determined, for example, by checking the value of the fluctuation time timer set in step 87IWS015. In the feature unit 87IW, for example, in the case where the pre-reach advance notice effect A is executed after the storage effect is executed and the case where the pre-reach advance notice effect A is executed without going through the storage effect, the pre-reach advance notice effect A is executed. Since there may be a time lag in the timing at which A is started, there is a certain range in the execution startable period of the pre-reach advance notice effect A.

If the execution startable period of the pre-reach advance notice effect A is reached, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the storage effect is executed for the pre-reach advance notice effect A (step 87IWS123). If the storage effect is executed (Y in step 87IWS123), the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the advance notice execution enable flag A is set (step 87IWS124). If the advance notice execution flag A is not set (that is, if a predetermined number of items have not yet been accumulated in the storage effect), the process proceeds to 87IWS128 as it is. If the advance notice execution enable flag A is set (that is, if a predetermined number of items are accumulated in the stored number), the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the standby time timer has timed out (step 87IWS125). ). If the wait time timer has not timed out (that is, the wait time has not elapsed yet), the process proceeds to 87IWS128 as it is. If the standby time timer has timed out (that is, if the standby time has elapsed), the effect control CPU 120 has a timer display (a timer display displaying "0 seconds"). , The timer display is erased (step 87IWS126). Then, the effect control CPU 120 executes the pre-reach advance notice effect A on the image display device 5 (step 87IWS127).

On the other hand, unless the storage effect is executed (N in step 87IWS123), the effect control CPU 120 directly proceeds to step 87IWS127, and the pre-reach advance notice effect A is executed in the image display device 5 (step 87IWS127).

Next, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the execution startable period of the pre-reach advance notice effect B has been reached (step 87IWS128). Whether or not the pre-reach advance notice effect B is in the execution startable period can be determined, for example, by checking the value of the fluctuation time timer set in step 87IWS015. In the feature unit 87IW, for example, in the case where the pre-reach advance notice effect B is executed after the storage effect is executed and the case where the pre-reach advance notice effect B is executed without going through the storage effect, the pre-reach advance notice effect B is executed. Since there may be a time lag in the timing at which B is started, there is a certain range in the execution startable period of the pre-reach advance notice effect B.

If the execution startable period of the pre-reach advance notice effect B is reached, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the storage effect is executed for the pre-reach advance notice effect B (step 87IWS129). If the storage effect is executed (Y in step 87IWS129), the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the advance notice execution enable flag B is set (step 87IWS130). If the advance notice execution flag B is not set (that is, if a predetermined number of items have not yet been accumulated in the storage effect), the process proceeds to 87IWS134 as it is. If the advance notice execution enable flag B is set (that is, if a predetermined number of items are accumulated in the stored number), the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the standby time timer has timed out (step 87IWS131). ). If the wait time timer has not timed out (that is, the wait time has not elapsed yet), the process proceeds to 87IWS134 as it is. If the standby time timer has timed out (that is, if the standby time has elapsed), the effect control CPU 120 has a timer display (a timer display displaying "0 seconds"). , The timer display is erased (step 87IWS132). Then, the effect control CPU 120 executes the pre-reach advance notice effect B on the image display device 5 (step 87IWS133).

On the other hand, unless the storage effect is executed (N in step 87IWS129), the effect control CPU 120 directly proceeds to step 87IWS133, and the pre-reach advance notice effect B is executed in the image display device 5 (step 87IWS133).

Next, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the execution startable period of the pre-reach advance notice effect C has been reached (step 87IWS134). Whether or not the pre-reach advance notice effect C is in the execution startable period can be determined, for example, by checking the value of the fluctuation time timer set in step 87IWS015. In the feature unit 87IW, for example, in the case where the pre-reach advance notice effect C is executed after the storage effect is executed and the case where the pre-reach advance notice effect C is executed without going through the storage effect, the pre-reach advance notice effect is produced. Since there may be a time lag in the timing at which C is started, there is a certain range in the execution startable period of the pre-reach advance notice effect C.

If the execution startable period of the pre-reach advance notice effect C is reached, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the storage effect is executed for the pre-reach advance notice effect C (step 87IWS135). If the storage effect is executed (Y in step 87IWS135), the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the advance notice execution enable flag C is set (step 87IWS136). If the advance notice execution flag C is not set (that is, if a predetermined number of items have not yet been accumulated in the storage effect), the process proceeds to 87IWS140 as it is. If the advance notice execution enable flag C is set (that is, if a predetermined number of items are accumulated in the stored number), the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the standby time timer has timed out (step 87IWS137). ). If the wait time timer has not timed out (that is, the wait time has not elapsed yet), the process proceeds to 87IWS140 as it is. If the standby time timer has timed out (that is, if the standby time has elapsed), the effect control CPU 120 has a timer display (a timer display displaying "0 seconds"). , The timer display is erased (step 87IWS138). Then, the effect control CPU 120 executes the pre-reach advance notice effect C on the image display device 5 (step 87IWS139).

On the other hand, unless the storage effect is executed (N in step 87IWS135), the effect control CPU 120 directly proceeds to step 87IWS139, and the pre-reach advance notice effect B is executed in the image display device 5 (step 87IWS139).

Next, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the super reach effect C is being executed (step 87IWS140). Whether or not the super reach effect C is being executed can be determined, for example, by checking the value of the fluctuation time timer set in step 87IWS015.

Here, the super reach effects A to C executed by the feature unit 87IW will be described. FIG. 20-11 is a time chart for explaining the execution timing of the effects executed in the super reach effects A to C.

First, as shown in FIG. 20-11 (1), when the super reach effect A is executed, the left and right symbols stop at the same symbol during the variable display of the decorative symbol, the reach occurs, and the normal reach is executed. Will be done. Next, when it develops into super reach, the first stage effect (for example, the same effect in super reach effect A and super reach effect B. For example, an effect of displaying "super reach development!") Is executed, and then the character. The character effect A (effect period A1) in which A appears is executed. Then, it is once switched to the middle stage effect (for example, the same effect in the super reach effect A and the super reach effect B. For example, the effect of displaying "Special Move!"), And then the continuation of the character effect A (for example). , The effect that the weapon of the character A flies to the changing medium symbol. The effect period A2) is executed. Next, an operation promotion display prompting the operation of the push button 31B is displayed, and when the operation by the push button 31B is detected (or when the operation valid period has elapsed), the notification effect A for notifying that the hit or miss is executed is executed. To.

Next, as shown in FIG. 20-11 (2), when the super reach effect B is executed, the left and right symbols stop at the same symbol during the variable display of the decorative symbol, the reach occurs, and the normal reach occurs. Will be executed. Next, when it develops into super reach, the first stage effect (for example, the same effect in super reach effect A and super reach effect B. For example, an effect of displaying "super reach development!") Is executed, and then the character. The character effect B (effect period B1) in which B appears is executed. Then, it is once switched to the middle stage effect (for example, the same effect in the super reach effect A and the super reach effect B. For example, the effect of displaying "Special Move!"), And then the continuation of the character effect B (for example). , The effect that the weapon of the character B flies to the changing medium symbol. The effect period B2) is executed. Next, an operation promotion display prompting the operation of the push button 31B is displayed, and when the operation by the push button 31B is detected (or when the operation valid period has elapsed), the notification effect B for notifying that the hit or miss is executed is executed. To.

In this feature unit 87IW, as shown in FIG. 20-11, the production period such as the front stage effect and the middle stage effect is the same depending on whether the super reach effect A is executed or the super reach effect B is executed. However, the effect period (B1 + B2) in which the character effect B is executed is longer than the effect period (A1 + A2) in which the character effect A is executed, and the super reach effect B is longer than the super reach effect A. The overall production period is longer.

Next, the super reach effect C is such that the super reach effect A and the super reach effect B are executed in parallel (more accurately, the character effect A part of the super reach effect A and the super reach effect B). It is executed in such a manner that the part of the character effect B of is executed in parallel. As shown in FIG. 20-11 (3), when the super reach effect C is executed, the left and right symbols stop at the same symbol during the variable display of the decorative symbol, reach occurs, and normal reach is executed. .. Next, when it develops into super reach, common effect 1 (for example, an effect corresponding to the pre-stage effect of super reach effects A and B. For example, an effect of displaying "W fluctuation!") Is executed (common display period 1). ), After that, the display screen of the image display device 5 is displayed so as to be divided into two areas, and the character effect A in which the character A appears in one area and the character effect B in which the character B appears in the other area. And are executed (divided display period 1. Production period C1). Then, it is temporarily switched to the common effect 2 (for example, the effect corresponding to the middle stage effect of the super reach effects A and B. For example, the effect of displaying "W Special Move!") (Common display period 2), and then again. The display screen of the image display device 5 is displayed so as to be divided into two areas, and the continuation of the character effect A in one area (for example, the effect that the weapon of the character A flies to the changing medium symbol). ) And the other area, the continuation of the character effect B (for example, the effect that the weapon of the character B flies to the changing middle symbol) is executed (divided display period 2. effect period C2). Next, an operation promotion display prompting the operation of the push button 31B is displayed, and when the operation by the push button 31B is detected (or when the operation valid period has elapsed), the display screen of the image display device 5 is divided into two areas again. In one area, a notification effect A is executed to notify that the character effect A is a big hit or a miss, and in the other area, a big hit or a miss is performed corresponding to the character effect B. The notification effect B for notifying that is executed.

In this feature unit 87IW, as shown in FIG. 20-11, the effect period (A1 + A2) in which the character effect A is executed in the super reach effect A and the character effects A and B are executed in parallel in the super reach effect C. The production period (C1 + C2) is the same period (A1 + A2 = C1 + C2). On the other hand, the effect period (B1 + B2) in which the character effect B is executed in the super reach effect B is longer than the effect period (C1 + C2) in which the character effects A and B are executed in parallel in the super reach effect C. (B1 + B2> C1 + C2). Therefore, even if the character effect B executed in the super reach effect B is incorporated into the super reach effect C as it is, the effect period will be extended. Therefore, in this feature portion 87IW, the character effect B executed in the super reach effect B is used. Character effects A and B can be executed in parallel by editing the characters such as shortening or deleting a part of the characters and incorporating them into the super reach effect C.

In the feature unit 87IW, the effect period (A1 + A2) in which the character effect A is executed in the super reach effect A and the effect period (C1 + C2) in which the character effects A and B are executed in parallel in the super reach effect C are set. Is the same, but is not limited to such an embodiment. For example, the effect period (B1 + B2) in which the character effect B is executed in the super reach effect B and the effect period (C1 + C2) in which the character effects A and B are executed in parallel in the super reach effect C are the same. It may be configured, and in this case, it may be configured to be incorporated into the super reach effect C after editing such as adding a part of the effect to the character effect A executed in the super reach effect A. Further, for example, both the effect period (A1 + A2) in which the character effect A is executed in the super reach effect A and the effect period (B1 + B2) in which the character effect B is executed in the super reach effect B are both character effects in the super reach effect C. It may be configured to be different from the effect period (C1 + C2) in which A and B are executed in parallel. In this case, both the character effect A and the character effect B are edited so that the effect period is the same. It may be configured to be incorporated in the super reach effect C.

When the super reach effect C is being executed, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not it is the start timing of the divided display period 1 (step 87IWS141). Whether or not the start timing of the divided display period 1 has been reached can be determined, for example, by checking the value of the fluctuation time timer set in step 87IWS015. Further, in the feature unit 87IW, for the common display period 1 in the super reach effect C, the processes of steps 87IWS014 and 87IWS105 are executed according to the process table selected in step 87IWS012 of the variable display start setting process. , The common effect 1 in the common display period 1 is executed.

If it is the start timing of the divided display period 1, the effect control CPU 120 switches to the process data according to the divided display period 1 (step 87IWS142) and restarts the process timer (step 87IWS143). After that, the processing of step 87IWS105 is executed according to the process data switched in step 87IWS142, so that the character effects A and B in the divided display period 1 are executed in parallel.

If it is not the start timing of the divided display period 1, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not it is the start timing of the common display period 2 (step 87IWS144). Whether or not the start timing of the common display period 2 is reached can be determined, for example, by checking the value of the fluctuation time timer set in step 87IWS015. If the start timing of the common display period 2 is reached, the effect control CPU 120 switches to the process data according to the common display period 2 (step 87IWS145) and restarts the process timer (step 87IWS146). After that, the process of step 87IWS105 is executed according to the process data switched in step 87IWS145, so that the common effect 2 in the common display period 2 is executed.

If it is not the start timing of the common display period 2, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not it is the start timing of the divided display period 2 (step 87IWS147). Whether or not the start timing of the divided display period 2 is reached can be determined, for example, by checking the value of the fluctuation time timer set in step 87IWS015. If the start timing of the divided display period 2 is reached, the effect control CPU 120 switches to the process data according to the divided display period 2 (step 87IWS148) and restarts the process timer (step 87IWS149). After that, the processing of step 87IWS105 is executed according to the process data switched in step 87IWS148, so that the character effects A and B in the divided display period 2 are executed in parallel.

If it is not the start timing of the divided display period 2, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the operation promotion display is being displayed (step 87IWS150). If the operation promotion display is not being displayed (N in step 87IWS150), the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not it is the start timing of the operation promotion display (step 87IWS151). Whether or not it is the start timing of the operation promotion display can be determined, for example, by checking the value of the fluctuation time timer set in step 87IWS015. If it is the start timing of the operation promotion display, the effect control CPU 120 controls the image display device 5 to start the display of the operation promotion display (step 87IWS152). For example, in the image display device 5, an image imitating the push button 31B is displayed as an operation promotion display, and a character display such as "PUSH" is displayed. Further, the effect control CPU 120 sets an operation promotion time timer for measuring an operation valid period in which an operation by the push button 31B can be accepted (step 87IWS153).

If the operation promotion display is being displayed (Y in step 87IWS150), the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the operation signal from the push button 31B has been input (step 87IWS154). If the operation signal from the push button 31B is input (that is, if the push button 31B is operated), the process proceeds to step 87IWS156. If the operation signal from the push button 31B is not input (that is, if the push button 31B is not operated), the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the operation promotion time timer has timed out (step 87IWS155). ). If the operation promotion time timer has not timed out (that is, the operation valid period has not expired yet), the process proceeds to step 87IWS159.

When the operation signal from the push button 31B is input in step 87IWS154 (that is, when the push button 31B is operated), or when the operation promotion time timer has timed out in step 87IWS155 (that is, the operation is valid). (When the period ends), the effect control CPU 120 erases the operation promotion display displayed on the image display device 5 (step 87IWS156). Then, the effect control CPU 120 switches to the process data according to the notification display period (step 87IWS157), and restarts the process timer (step 87IWS158). After that, the processing of step 87IWS105 is executed according to the process data switched in step 87IWS157, so that the notification effects A and B in the notification display period are executed in parallel.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the super reach effect D is being executed (step 87IWS159). Here, the super reach effect D executed by the feature unit 87IW will be described. FIG. 20-12 is a time chart for explaining the execution timing of the effect executed in the super reach effect D.

As shown in FIGS. 20-12, when the super reach effect D is executed, the left and right symbols stop at the same symbol during the variable display of the decorative symbol, reach occurs, and normal reach is executed. Next, when it develops into super reach, the character effect D in which the character appears is executed. As described above, in the feature unit 87IW, when the super reach effect D is executed, the type of the character appearing during the execution of the super reach effect D is determined at the start of the fluctuation (step 87IWS011 and FIG. 20). -6), but when the character C1 is determined, as shown in FIG. 20-12 (1), the effect in which the character C1 appears is executed in the character effect D, and the character effect D is performed. The music M1 is output as sound over the period of execution. Further, when the character C2 is determined, as shown in FIG. 20-12 (2), the effect in which the character C2 appears in the character effect D is executed, and the effect over which the character effect D is executed is executed. Music M2 is output as sound. Further, when the character C3 is determined, as shown in FIG. 20-12 (3), the effect in which the character C3 appears in the character effect D is executed, and the effect over which the character effect D is executed is executed. The music M3 is output as sound. Further, when the character C4 is determined, as shown in FIG. 20-12 (4), the effect in which the character C4 appears in the character effect D is executed, and the effect over which the character effect D is executed is executed. Music M4 is output as sound.

Next, when the execution period of the character effect D is completed, as shown in FIGS. 20-12, an operation promotion display prompting the operation of the push button 31B is displayed, and an operation promotion sound is output. The operation promotion display and the operation promotion sound are common regardless of the type of character (characters C1 to C4). Next, when the operation by the push button 31B is detected (or when the operation valid period has elapsed), a notification effect for notifying that the hit or miss is performed is executed, and if the hit is a big hit, a specific sound is sounded. It is output. In this case, when the character C1 is determined, as shown in FIG. 20-12 (1), the notification effect D1 is executed and the specific sound S1 is output as a sound. Further, when the character C2 is determined, as shown in FIG. 20-12 (2), the notification effect D2 is executed and the specific sound S2 is output as a sound. Further, when the character C3 is determined, as shown in FIG. 20-12 (3), the notification effect D3 is executed and the specific sound S3 is output as a sound. Further, when the character C4 is determined, as shown in FIG. 20-12 (4), the notification effect D4 is executed and the specific sound S4 is output as a sound.

As already described, the super reach effect D is an effect that is commonly executed in the case of a big hit and the case of a miss, but the character effect D included in the super reach effect D is also a big hit. It can be said that it is a common production that is executed in common between the case and the case where it is out of the case.

Further, in FIGS. 20-12, a case where a specific sound is output as a big hit is shown, but in the case of an outlier, a common common sound is output regardless of the character type (characters C1 to C4). Is output.

Not limited to the mode shown by the feature unit 87IW, a dedicated sound may be output according to the type of the character even if the character is out of alignment.

Further, in the feature unit 87IW, the output period of the specific sound differs depending on which of the specific sounds S1 to S4, but as shown in FIGS. 20-12, any of the specific sounds S1 to S4 has. Even when it is output, the effect period of the character effect D is designed so that the end of the sound output of the specific sounds S1 to S4 is at the same timing.

Not limited to the mode shown by the feature unit 87IW, the character effect D is designed so that the effect period is uniformly the same, and the start timings of the sound outputs of the specific sounds S1 to S4 are the same. In this case, the end of the sound output of the specific sounds S1 to S4 may be configured to be different timings.

If the super reach effect D is not being executed, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not it is the start timing of the super reach effect D (step 87IWS160). Whether or not it is the start timing of the super reach effect D can be determined, for example, by checking the value of the fluctuation time timer set in step 87IWS015. If it is the start timing of the super reach effect D, the effect control CPU 120 controls to start the sound output of the music according to the type of the character from the speakers 8L and 8R (step 87IWS161). Regarding the character effect D portion of the super reach effect D, the character effect D is executed by executing the processes of step 87IWS014 and step 87IWS105 according to the process table selected in step 87IWS012 of the variable display start setting process. To.

If the super reach effect is being executed, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the operation promotion display is being displayed (step 87IWS162). If the operation promotion display is not being displayed (N in step 87IWS162), the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not it is the start timing of the operation promotion display (step 87IWS163). Whether or not it is the start timing of the operation promotion display can be determined, for example, by checking the value of the fluctuation time timer set in step 87IWS015. If it is the start timing of the operation promotion display, the effect control CPU 120 controls to stop the sound output of the music (step 87IWS164). Further, the effect control CPU 120 controls the image display device 5 to start displaying the operation promotion display (step 87IWS165). For example, in the image display device 5, an image imitating the push button 31B is displayed as an operation promotion display, and a character display such as "PUSH" is displayed. Further, the effect control CPU 120 controls to start the sound output of the operation promotion sound from the speakers 8L and 8R (step 87IWS166). Further, the effect control CPU 120 sets an operation promotion time timer for measuring an operation valid period in which an operation by the push button 31B can be accepted (step 87IWS167).

If the operation promotion display is being displayed (Y in step 87IWS162), the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the operation signal from the push button 31B has been input (step 87IWS168). If the operation signal from the push button 31B is input (that is, if the push button 31B is operated), the process proceeds to step 87IWS177. If the operation signal from the push button 31B is not input (that is, if the push button 31B is not operated), the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the operation promotion time timer has timed out (step 87IWS169). ). If the operation promotion time timer has not timed out (that is, the operation valid period has not expired yet), the process proceeds to step 87IWS177.

When the operation signal from the push button 31B is input in step 87IWS168 (that is, when the push button 31B is operated), or when the operation promotion time timer has timed out in step 87IWS169 (that is, the operation is valid). When the period ends), the effect control CPU 120 erases the operation promotion display displayed on the image display device 5 (step 87IWS170), and stops the sound output of the operation promotion sound (step 87IWS171). Then, the effect control CPU 120 switches to the process data according to the notification display period (step 87IWS172), and restarts the process timer (step 87IWS173). After that, the processing of step 87IWS105 is executed according to the process data switched in step 87IWS172, so that the notification effect (notification effect D1 to D4) in the notification display period is executed.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the fluctuation display this time is a big hit (step 87IWS174). It should be noted that whether or not the variable display is a big hit can be determined, for example, by checking the display result specification command stored in the display result specification command storage area. If it is a variable display that is a big hit, the effect control CPU 120 controls to start sound output of specific sounds (specific sounds S1 to S4) according to the type of the character from the speakers 8L and 8R (step 87IWS175). On the other hand, if the variable display is out of alignment, the effect control CPU 120 controls to start the sound output of the common sound from the speakers 8L and 8R (step 87IWS176). Regarding the parts of the notification effects D1 to D4 of the super reach effect D, the processing of steps 87IWS014 and 87IWS105 is executed according to the process table selected in step 87IWS012 of the variable display start setting process, so that the notification effects D1 to D1 to D4 is executed.

Then, if the fluctuation time timer has timed out (step 87IWS177), the effect control CPU 120 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the special figure hit wait process (step S173) (step 87IWS178).

Next, an example of the effect when the pre-reach advance notice effect is executed will be described. 20-13 to 20-16 are explanatory views for explaining an example of the effect when the pre-reach advance notice effect is executed. In addition, in FIGS. 20-13 to 20-16, the effect screens are changed in the order of (A), (B), (C) ....

In the examples shown in FIGS. 20-13 to 20-16, it is assumed that it is decided to execute all three pre-reach advance notice effects A to C when starting the variable display of the decorative symbol (the pre-reach advance notice effects A to C). It is assumed that it is decided to execute the storage effect for all of the pre-reach advance notice effects A to C (see step 87IWS003) (see step 87IWS005). Further, it is assumed that the standby pattern 4 is determined for the pre-reach advance notice effect A, the standby pattern 2 is determined for the pre-reach advance notice effect B, and the standby pattern 1 is determined for the pre-reach advance notice effect C (see step 87IWS006). ). Further, it is assumed that 3 is set in the storage number counter (see step 87IWS007). Further, in this example, as shown in FIGS. 20-13 to 20-16, it is assumed that the background image imitating the inside of the sea is displayed in the image display device 5 during the variable display of the decorative pattern.

Then, as shown in FIG. 20-13 (A), the suggestion display A87IW001 suggesting the pre-reach advance notice effect A, the suggestion display B87IW002 suggesting the pre-reach advance notice effect B, and the suggestion display C87IW003 suggesting the pre-reach advance notice effect C. At the same time as starting the display (see step 87IWS009), the display of the storage number display 87IW004 is started (see step 87IWS008). In the example shown in FIG. 20-13 (A), the suggestion display A87IW001 displays a display including the characters "group" in the rectangle suggesting the group notice effect, and the suggestion display B87IW002 is a rectangle suggesting the cut-in notice effect. A display including the character "ka" is displayed in the rectangle, and a display including the character "role" is displayed in the rectangle suggesting the character advance notice effect as the suggestion display C87IW003, and the storage number display 87IW004 is "0 /". The case where the display of "3" is displayed is shown.

Next, when the execution timing of the first storage effect is reached, the first storage effect is executed in the image display device 5 as shown in FIG. 20-13 (B) (see step IWS107). In the example shown in FIG. 20-13 (B), a case where a character display 87IW005 such as "GET" is displayed as a storage effect is shown. Further, the display of the storage number display 87IW004 is updated based on the fact that the storage effect is executed and one item is accumulated (see step IWS109). In the example shown in FIG. 20-13 (B), the case where the storage number display 87IW004 is updated from "0/3" to "1/3" is shown.

Next, when the execution timing of the second and third storage effects is reached, the second and third storage effects are executed in the image display device 5 as shown in FIG. 20-13 (C). See step IWS107). Further, the display of the storage number display 87IW004 is updated based on the fact that the storage effect is executed and two items are accumulated (see step IWS109). In the example shown in FIG. 20-13 (C), the case where the storage number display 87IW004 is updated from "1/3" to "3/3" is shown.

The storage effects may be configured to be executed one by one at different timings, or as shown in FIG. 20-13 (C), a plurality of storage effects may be executed at the same timing. It may be configured in.

Next, the waiting time shifts to the waiting time based on the storage of a predetermined number of items (3 in this example) in the storage effect, and based on the fact that the waiting pattern 4 is determined, FIG. 20-13 (D). As shown in the above, in the image display device 5, the suggestion display A87IW001 is erased and the standby display 87IW006 is started to be displayed (see step 87IWS115). At this time, 2 which is one less than the previous value is newly set in the storage number counter (see step 87IWS113), and the storage number display 87IW004 is updated to "0/2". Then, at the start timing of the timer display, as shown in FIG. 20-14 (E), the image display device 5 switches to the display of the timer display 87IW007 (see step 87IWS119). In this example, as shown in FIG. 20-14 (E), the timer display 87IW007 including the display of "5" is displayed, and the number displayed in the timer display 87IW007 is displayed to decrease. A display is made so that 5 seconds are counted.

Then, when the waiting time times out and the number displayed in the timer display 87IW007 becomes "0" as shown in FIG. 20-14 (F), the timer is displayed as shown in FIG. 20-14 (G). 87IW007 is erased (see step 87IWS126), and the pre-reach advance notice effect A is executed in the image display device 5 (see step 87IWS127). In this example, as shown in FIG. 20-14 (G), as the pre-reach advance notice effect A, there is a case where a group advance notice effect is executed in such a manner that a school of fish 87IW008 is swimming in the sea. ing.

Next, after the first pre-reach advance notice effect A is executed, the execution timing of the first and second storage effects for the second pre-reach advance notice effect B is as shown in FIG. 20-14 ( As shown in H), the first and second storage effects are executed in the image display device 5 (see step IWS107). Further, the display of the storage number display 87IW004 is updated based on the fact that the storage effect is executed and two items are accumulated (see step IWS109). In the example shown in FIG. 20-14 (H), the case where the storage number display 87IW004 is updated from "0/2" to "2/2" is shown.

Next, the standby time shifts to the standby time based on the storage of a predetermined number of items (2 in this example) in the storage effect, and the timer display start timing immediately based on the determination in the standby pattern 2. As shown in FIG. 20-15 (I), in the image display device 5, the suggestion display B87IW002 is erased and the display is switched to the timer display 87IW007 (see step 87IWS119). At this time, 1 which is one less than the previous value is newly set in the storage number counter (see step 87IWS113), and the storage number display 87IW004 is updated to "0/1".

Then, when the waiting time times out and the number displayed in the timer display 87IW007 becomes "0" as shown in FIG. 20-15 (J), the timer is displayed as shown in FIG. 20-15 (K). 87IW007 is erased (see step 87IWS126), and the pre-reach advance notice effect B is executed on the image display device 5 (see step 87IWS133). In this example, as shown in FIG. 20-15 (K), as the pre-reach notice effect B, a cut-in in such a manner that the rocket 87IW009, which is not related to the background image imitating the inside of the sea up to that point, is launched. The case where the notice effect is executed is shown.

Next, after the second pre-reach notice effect B is executed, the storage effect is executed for the third pre-reach notice effect C, as shown in FIGS. 20-15 (L). The storage effect is executed on the display device 5 (see step IWS107). Further, the display of the storage number display 87IW004 is updated based on the fact that the storage effect is executed and one item is accumulated (see step IWS109). In the example shown in FIG. 20-15 (L), the case where the storage number display 87IW004 is updated from "0/1" to "1/1" is shown.

Next, based on the fact that a predetermined number of items (1 in this example) have been stored in the storage effect and that the wait pattern 1 has been determined, FIG. 20-16 (M) without going through the wait time. ), The suggestion display C87IW003 and the timer display 87IW007 are immediately erased (see step 87IWS126), and the pre-reach advance notice effect C is executed on the image display device 5 (see step 87IWS139). In this example, as shown in FIG. 20-16 (M), as the pre-reach advance notice effect C, there is shown a case where a character advance notice effect in a mode of operating the movable member 87IW010 provided in the gaming machine is executed. There is.

In the examples shown in FIGS. 20-13 to 20-16, the storage number display for the next pre-reach notice effect is not displayed during the display of the storage number display for the previous pre-reach notice effect, and the storage number display for the next pre-reach notice effect is not displayed. Although the case where the storage number display for the next pre-reach notice effect is displayed after the items are accumulated up to a predetermined number in the storage number display for the notice effect, the present invention is not limited to such a mode. For example, the storage number display for all pre-reach notice effects may be started from the start of fluctuation. For example, in FIG. 20-13 (A), the storage number display of "0/3" is displayed on the suggestion display A87IW001, and the storage number display of "0/2" is displayed on the suggestion display B87IW002. The storage number display of "0/1" may be displayed on the display C87IW003 so that the storage number of necessary items for each pre-reach notice effect can be known in advance from the start of the fluctuation.

In addition, for example, instead of displaying numerical values as the storage number display, the icon image displayed as a suggestion display each time an item is accumulated (in this example, the character display of "group", "ka", and "role" is displayed. By displaying such that the size of the included rectangular display) is greatly expanded, it may be recognizable that items are accumulated.

Further, in this embodiment, items are uniformly stored in the order of pre-reach advance notice effect A (group advance notice effect), pre-reach advance notice effect B (cut-in advance notice effect), and pre-reach advance notice effect C (character advance notice effect). The case where it is done is shown, but it is not limited to such an aspect. For example, in a certain variable display, items are stored in the order of pre-reach advance notice effect B (cut-in advance notice effect), pre-reach advance notice effect A (group advance notice effect), and pre-reach advance notice effect C (character advance notice effect). In another variable display, items are stored in the order of pre-reach notice effect C (character advance notice effect), pre-reach advance notice effect B (cut-in advance notice effect), and pre-reach advance notice effect A (group advance notice effect). Items may be stored in various orders for each variable display. Further, in this case, the degree of expectation (reliability) for the jackpot may be different depending on the order in which the items are stored.

In addition, in this feature unit 87IW, after a predetermined number of items are accumulated in the storage effect for one pre-reach advance notice effect, the next storage effect is not necessarily executed after the pre-reach advance notice effect is executed. Not limited to this, the storage effect for the next pre-reach advance notice effect may be executed before the pre-reach advance notice effect is executed. FIG. 20-17 is an explanatory diagram for explaining another example of the effect when the pre-reach advance notice effect is executed.

In FIGS. 20-17, the production modes of FIGS. 20-17 (A) and 20-17 are the same as those shown in FIGS. 20-13 (A) and 20-13 (B). In the example shown in FIGS. 20-17, as shown in FIG. 20-17 (C), the second and third storage effects are executed for the pre-reach advance notice effect A, and another storage effect is performed. The case to be executed is shown. In this case, due to the first two storage effects, a predetermined number of items (3 in this example) are accumulated for the first pre-reach advance notice effect A, as shown in FIGS. 20-17 (C). The storage number display 87IW004 is updated from "1/3" to "3/3", and the display of the standby display 87IW006 is started as shown in FIG. 20-17 (D). However, since a predetermined number of items have already been accumulated, one item is left over in the storage effect further executed after the second and third storage effects. In this case, the pre-reach advance notice effect A is still before the execution, but the storage effect further executed after the second and third storage effects is referred to the next pre-reach advance notice effect B. As shown in FIG. 20-17 (D), the storage number display 87IW004 is updated to "1/2" in response to the next pre-reach notice effect B. Therefore, in this feature unit 87IW, as shown in FIG. 20-17, if the next storage effect is executed before the pre-reach advance notice effect A is executed, the next pre-reach advance notice effect B is By treating it as executed, after the pre-reach advance notice effect A is executed, one storage effect less than two times may be executed and the pre-reach advance notice effect B may be executed. The subsequent production modes are basically the same as those shown in FIGS. 20-14 to 20-16.

As shown in FIGS. 20-13 to 20-17, the feature unit 87IW shows a case in which the pre-reach advance notice effects A to C are executed immediately after the waiting time elapses. It is not limited to any aspect. For example, after the waiting time has elapsed, an operation promotion display prompting the operation of the push button 31B is displayed, and the operation from the push button 31B is detected (or the operation valid period has elapsed). It may be configured to execute the pre-reach advance notice effects A to C.

Next, an example of the effect when the super reach effect C is executed will be described. 20-18 to 20-20 are explanatory views for explaining an example of the effect when the super reach effect C is executed. In addition, in FIGS. 20-18 to 20-20, the effect screens change in the order of (A), (B), (C) .... In this example, as shown in FIGS. 20-18 to 20-20, on the display screen of the image display device 5, the variation display of the fourth symbol is displayed corresponding to the variation display of the first special symbol. The 4 symbol display area 87IW101 and the 4th symbol display area 87IW102 for displaying the variation display of the 4th symbol corresponding to the variation display of the 2nd special symbol are provided. Further, in this example, it is assumed that the variable display of the decorative symbol is executed in the image display device 5 in response to the variable display of the second special symbol, and as shown in FIGS. 20-18 to 20-20, the fourth It is assumed that the variable display of the fourth symbol is executed in such a manner that the fourth symbol displayed in the symbol display area 87IW102 blinks.

In the variable display in which the super reach effect C is executed, as shown in FIGS. 20-18 (A), the left and right symbols stop at the same symbol (in this example, the symbol "7"), reach occurs, and normal reach occurs. Will be executed. Then, it develops into a super reach, and as shown in FIG. 20-18 (B), the common effect 1 in the common display period 1 of the super reach effect C is executed. In this example, as shown in FIG. 20-18 (B), a case where a character display such as "W fluctuation!" Is displayed on the image display device 5 is shown as the common effect 1.

Next, as shown in FIG. 20-18 (C), in the image display device 5, an effect is performed such that the vicinity of the center of the display screen is split and divided into two left and right display areas, and FIG. 20-18 (D). ), The effect in which the character effects A and B in the divided display period 1 of the super reach effect C are executed in parallel is executed (see step 87IWS142). In this example, as shown in FIG. 20-18 (D), the character effect A in which the character A87IW103 appears in the display area on the left side of the image display device 5 is executed, and in the display area on the right side of the image display device 5. The character effect B in which the character B87IW104 appears is executed.

As shown in FIG. 20-18 (D), in the divided display period 1, a predetermined telop display 87IW105 (in this example, the character display of "W is changing!") Is also displayed on the image display device 5. Regarding the telop display 87IW105, one common telop display 87IW105 is displayed regardless of the character effect A and the character effect B.

Further, with respect to the fourth symbol display area 878IW101 and 87IW102, as shown in FIG. 20-18 (D), in the divided display period 1, the common fourth symbol display area 878IW101 is used regardless of the character effect A and the character effect B. , 87IW102 is displayed.

Next, when the common display period 2 is reached, as shown in FIG. 20-19 (E), the common effect 2 in the common display period 2 of the super reach effect C is executed (see step 87IWS145). In this example, as shown in FIG. 20-19 (E), a case where a character display such as "W Special Move!" Is displayed on the image display device 5 is shown as the common effect 2.

Next, when the divided display period 2 is reached, as shown in FIG. 20-19 (F), the character effects A and B in the divided display period 2 of the super reach effect C are executed in parallel. Is executed (see step 87IWS148). In this example, as shown in FIG. 20-19 (F), in the display area on the left side of the image display device 5, the character effect A such that the sword 87IW106, which is the weapon of the character A87IW103, flies to the changing middle symbol is performed. At the same time, the character effect B is executed such that the arrow 87IW107, which is the weapon of the character B87IW104, flies to the changing middle symbol in the display area on the right side of the image display device 5.

As shown in FIG. 20-19 (F), the predetermined telop display 87IW105 (in this example, the character display of "W is changing!") Is also displayed on the image display device 5 even in the divided display period 2. Regarding the telop display 87IW105, one common telop display 87IW105 is displayed regardless of the character effect A and the character effect B.

Further, with respect to the fourth symbol display area 878IW101 and 87IW102, as shown in FIG. 20-19 (F), even in the divided display period 2, the common fourth symbol display area 878IW101 is used regardless of the character effect A and the character effect B. , 87IW102 is displayed.

Next, as shown in FIG. 20-19 (G), the sword 87IW106 pierces the middle symbol in the display area on the left side of the image display device 5, and the symbol is out of reach (in this example, the combination of the symbols of "767"). In addition to the effect of stop display, the arrow 87IW107 pierced the middle symbol in the display area on the right side of the image display device 5, and stopped and displayed with a symbol that was out of reach (in this example, a combination of symbols "767"). The production is performed like this.

Next, at the start timing of the operation promotion display, the display of the operation promotion display 87IW108 is started on the image display device 5 as shown in FIG. 20-19 (H) (see step 87IWS152). In the example shown in FIG. 20-19 (H), the operation promotion display 87IW108 shows a case where an image imitating the push button 31B is displayed and a character display such as "PUSH" is displayed.

Further, as shown in FIG. 20-19 (H), as for the operation promotion display 87IW108, one common operation promotion display 87IW108 is displayed regardless of the character effect A and the character effect B.

Next, when the operation by the push button 31B is detected or the operation valid period has elapsed, the notification effects A and B in the super reach effect C are executed in parallel as shown in FIG. 20-20 (I). (See step 87IWS157). In this example, as shown in FIG. 20-20 (I), in the display area on the left side of the image display device 5, the jackpot symbol (book) in which the decorative symbols on the left, middle, and right are finally aligned with the same symbol in the notification effect A. In the example, the effect of being replaced with the combination of the symbols of "777") is performed, and in the display area on the right side of the image display device 5, the effect of not changing the reach out of reach in the notification effect B is produced. The case where it is done is shown. Then, in this example, since it was notified that the jackpot will be a big hit in the notification effect A, the jackpot symbol is confirmed and displayed on the image display device 5 as shown in FIG. 20-20 (J).

In the example shown in FIGS. 18 to 20, one of the notification effect A and the notification effect B is notified that a big hit will occur, and the big hit symbol is finally confirmed and displayed. It is possible that both the effect A and the notification effect B are notified that a big hit will occur, and the big hit symbol is finally confirmed and displayed. In this case, for example, the value of the jackpot differs depending on whether both the notification effect A and the notification effect B are notified to be a big hit, or only one of them is notified to be a big hit. You may. For example, when it is notified that a big hit is obtained in both the notification effect A and the notification effect B, it is compared with the case where it is notified that only one of the notification effect A and the notification effect B is a big hit. Then, it may be configured so that the ratio of a probabilistic jackpot or a jackpot with a large number of rounds (for example, a jackpot of 15 rounds or 16 rounds) is high.

In addition, when the operation button is configured to vibrate or operate the effecting object according to the operation of the operation button in the case of a big hit, when notifying that the big hit is achieved by only one of the notification effects. The vibration mode of the operation button and the operation mode of the effect function may be different from those when notifying that a big hit is achieved in both notification effects. In this case, for example, in the case of notifying that a big hit is achieved only by the notification effect A in the display area on the left side, only the effect item provided on the left side is operated and the operation button is slightly vibrated to operate the display area on the right side. When notifying that a big hit will be made only by the notification effect B, only the effect object provided on the right side is operated and the operation button is operated with a weak vibration to notify that the big hit is achieved in both the notification effects A and B. In this case, both the left and right effects may be operated and the operation buttons may be vibrated. Further, for example, when the gaming machine is provided with only one effect, there are a case where only the notification effect A is notified that a big hit is made and a case where only the notification effect B is notified that a big hit is made. The operation mode of the accessory may be different. Further, for example, the mode of the vibration operation of the operation button may be different depending on whether the notification effect A alone is used to notify that a big hit is achieved or the notification effect B alone is used to notify that a big hit is achieved. If it is not notified that a big hit will occur in both the notification effects A and B, and the notification effect is missed, the effector may not be operated and the operation button may not be vibrated.

Further, it is configured to output the sound of the music corresponding to the super reach effect A while the super reach effect A is being executed, and to output the sound of the music corresponding to the super reach effect B during the execution of the super reach effect B. If so, for example, during the divided display periods 1 and 2, the sound corresponding to the super reach effect A is output from the left speaker 8L, while the sound corresponding to the super reach effect B is sounded from the right speaker 8R. It may be configured to output (that is, output different sounds on the left and right). Further, in this case, during the common display periods 1 and 2, the left and right speakers 8L and 8R may be configured to output a common sound (furthermore, in this case, the left and right in FIGS. 20-19 (H)). The speakers 8L and 8R may be configured to output a common operation promotion sound).

As described above, according to the feature unit 87IW, a predetermined effect (in this example, a storage effect) can be executed, and the predetermined effect is executed a predetermined number of times (1 to 3 times in this example). Based on this, it is possible to execute a specific effect (in this example, pre-reach advance notice effects A to C) that suggests that the player is controlled to an advantageous state (in this example, a big hit game state). In this case, the predetermined effect is predetermined after the specific effect (in this example, the pre-reach advance notice effect A) is executed based on the fact that the predetermined effect is executed the first predetermined number of times (three times in this example) as the predetermined number of times. It is possible to execute a specific effect (in this example, the pre-reach advance notice effect B) based on the fact that the second predetermined number of times (in this example, two times) is executed, which is different from the first predetermined number of times. Therefore, when a predetermined effect and a specific effect are executed, the effect of the effect can be enhanced.

In addition, in this feature unit 87IW, as a predetermined effect, there are cases where the storage effect is executed one by one and items are accumulated one by one, or a plurality of storage effects are executed at the same time and a plurality of items are accumulated at the same time. However, it is not limited to such an aspect. For example, the storage effect itself may be configured so that only one storage effect is executed and a plurality of items may be accumulated at the same time. In this case, for example, an effect that the scale of the meter is increased by executing the storage effect may be executed, and an effect that the amount of the scale that is increased by one storage effect is different may be executed. As described above, various modes can be considered as a predetermined effect (storage effect).

Further, in the feature unit 87IW, each time the specific effect (pre-reach advance notice effect) is executed, the predetermined number of times is reduced to 3 times, 2 times, and 1 time. Not limited. For example, conversely, each time the specific effect (pre-reach advance notice effect) is executed, the predetermined number of times may be increased to once, twice, or three times. Further, for example, each time a specific effect (pre-reach advance notice effect) is executed, a predetermined number may be configured to change randomly. Further, the predetermined number of times is not limited to three times, two times, and one time, and may be configured to be a larger number of times, for example, five times or four times. In this case, when the predetermined number is configured to change randomly, the predetermined number of times is as many as 5 or 4 times in one pre-reach advance notice effect, and the predetermined number of times is 2 times or 1 in other pre-reach advance notice effects. It may be configured so that a predetermined number (predetermined number of times) changes greatly and randomly, such as a small number of times. Further, as a result of randomly determining a predetermined number of times, a certain pre-reach advance notice effect and another pre-reach advance notice effect may be configured to have the same predetermined number of times.

Further, according to the feature unit 87IW, a predetermined number of times is notified (in this example, the storage number display 87IW004 is displayed). Therefore, when a predetermined effect and a specific effect are executed, the effect of the effect can be enhanced.

Further, according to the feature unit 87IW, a plurality of types of specific effects (in this example, pre-reach advance notice effects A to C) can be executed, and a predetermined effect determines which type of specific effect is executed. It is possible to execute the suggestion effect (in this example, suggestion display A87IW001, suggestion display B87IW002, suggestion display C87IW003) to be suggested before being executed a number of times. Therefore, when a predetermined effect and a specific effect are executed, the effect of the effect can be enhanced.

In addition, in this feature unit 87IW, the case where the suggestion effect (suggestion display) is executed for all the pre-reach advance notice effects determined to have the storage effect is shown, but the storage effect is not limited to such a mode. The suggestion effect (suggestion display) may be executed only for a part of the determined pre-reach advance notice effects.

Further, according to the feature unit 87IW, the specific effect is executed after the waiting period of any of a plurality of types (waiting patterns 1 to 7 in this example) has elapsed based on the execution of the predetermined effect a predetermined number of times. It is possible, and the execution timing suggestion effect (in this example, the timer display 87IW007) that suggests the execution timing of the specific effect can be executed during the waiting period. Therefore, when a predetermined effect and a specific effect are executed, the effect of the effect can be enhanced.

Further, according to the feature unit 87IW, a predetermined effect (in this example, a storage effect) can be executed, and the predetermined effect is executed a predetermined number of times (1 to 3 times in this example). It is possible to execute a specific effect (in this example, pre-reach advance notice effects A to C) that suggests that the player is controlled to an advantageous state (in this example, a big hit game state). In this case, after executing the first specific effect (in this example, the pre-reach advance notice effect A) based on the fact that the predetermined effect is executed the first predetermined number of times (three times in this example), the predetermined effect is performed. The second specific effect (in this example, the pre-reach advance notice effect B) can be executed based on the fact that the second specified number of times (in this example, two times) is executed as the predetermined number of times, and the first specific effect is executed. When the predetermined effect is executed a specific number of times more than the first predetermined number of times, the second specific effect is executed based on the fact that the predetermined effect is executed a specific number of times less than the second predetermined number of times after the first specific effect is executed. The effect can be executed (in this example, as shown in FIGS. 20-17, if the next storage effect is executed before the pre-reach advance notice effect A is executed, the next pre-reach advance notice effect B is executed. By treating the above as if it was executed, one storage effect less than twice may be executed after the pre-reach advance notice effect A is executed, and the pre-reach advance notice effect B may be executed). Therefore, when a predetermined effect and a specific effect are executed, the effect of the effect can be enhanced.

The feature portion 87IW has shown the case where the specific effect is the pre-reach advance notice effect, but the specific effect is not limited to such an aspect, and for example, for the reach effect or the advance notice effect executed after the reach as the specific effect. The configuration shown by the feature portion 87IW may be applied. For example, after executing the storage effect and accumulating a predetermined number of items, the reach effect may be executed when the timer display becomes "0 seconds" via the standby display or the timer display. When the timer display becomes "0 seconds" during the reach effect, the operation of the last movable member (effect item) of the reach effect may be performed.

Further, according to the feature unit 87IW, a special effect (character effects A and B among the super reach effects A to C in this example) can be executed, and a first special effect (in this example, a super reach effect) can be executed. The first pattern (in this example, the super reach effect A) for executing the character effect A) in A and the second special effect (in this example, the character effect B in the super reach effect B) are executed. Two patterns (in this example, super reach effect B) and a third pattern (in this example, character effect A and character effect B) in which the first special effect and the second special effect can be executed in parallel are performed in parallel. The special effect can be executed by any one of a plurality of types of patterns including the super reach effect C) that can be executed. Then, when the special effect is executed by the third pattern, the first effect display area (in this example, the image) for displaying the first effect display (display of the character effect A in this example) corresponding to the first special effect. The display area on the left side of the display device 5) and the second effect display area (in this example, the image display device 5) for displaying the second effect display (display of the character effect B in this example) corresponding to the second special effect. In the display area on the right side of the above, it is possible to switch from the state in which the first effect display and the second effect display are displayed to the state in which the common effect display is displayed (in this example, FIGS. 20-18). The state in which the character effect A and the character effect B shown in (D) are executed in parallel can be switched to the state in which the common effect 2 shown in FIG. 20-19 (E) is executed). Therefore, it is possible to enhance the effect of the effect when the special effect is executed.

In addition, in this feature unit 87IW, as an aspect in the case of "switching from the state where the first effect display and the second effect display are displayed to the state where the common effect display is displayed", the same super reach effect C is used. Although the case of switching from the state in which the character effect A and the character effect B are executed in parallel to the state in which the common effect 2 is executed is shown, the present invention is not limited to such a mode. For example, the character effect A and the character effect B in the super reach effect C are executed in parallel, the super reach effect C is terminated, and the screen returns to the basic screen after the reach. May be good.

Further, according to the feature unit 87IW, when the special effect is executed by the third pattern, the state in which the first effect display and the second effect display are displayed is switched to the state in which the common effect display is displayed (the state in which the common effect display is displayed). In this example, from the state in which the character effect A and the character effect B shown in FIGS. 20-18 (D) are executed in parallel, the state in which the common effect 2 shown in FIG. 20-19 (E) is executed. It is possible to switch from the state in which the common effect display is displayed to the state in which the first effect display and the second effect display are displayed (in this example, FIG. 20-19 (E)). It is possible to switch from the state in which the common effect 2 is executed to the state in which the character effect A and the character effect B shown in FIGS. 20-19 (F) are executed in parallel). Therefore, it is possible to enhance the effect of the effect when the special effect is executed.

Further, according to the feature unit 87IW, the first special effect and the second special effect are performed in different effect periods depending on whether the special effect is executed by the first pattern and the special effect is executed by the second pattern. Execution (in this example, as shown in FIG. 20-11, the effect period (B1 + B2) of the character effect B in the super reach effect B is longer than the effect period (A1 + A2) of the character effect A in the super reach effect A. long). Further, when the special effect is executed by the third pattern, the first special effect and the second special effect are executed in the same effect period (in this example, as shown in FIG. 20-11, the super reach effect C is executed. In, the character effect A and the character effect B are executed in parallel in the same effect period (C1 + C2)). Therefore, it is possible to preferably execute the special effect by the third pattern.

Further, according to the feature unit 87IW, a notification display (in this example, the fourth symbol display area 87IW101, 87IW102, the telop display 87IW105) for notifying information about the game can be displayed, and the first effect display and the second effect are displayed. Even when the display is displayed, only the notification display of 1 is displayed (in this example, as shown in FIGS. 20-18 to 20-20, one fourth symbol display area 87IW101, 87IW102, telop display 87IW105. Show only). Therefore, it is possible to preferably execute the special effect by the third pattern.

The feature unit 87IW has shown a case where the fourth symbol display areas 87IW101 and 87IW102 and the telop display 87IW105 are displayed as information related to the game, but the present invention is not limited to such an aspect. For example, even if the character effect A and the character effect B are executed in parallel for a right-handed display instructing a right-handed operation as information about a game or a small symbol other than the fourth symbol, one is displayed. It may be configured to display only a right-handed display or a small symbol.

Further, according to the feature unit 87IW, an operation promotion display (in this example, the operation promotion display 87IW108) for promoting the movement of the player during the execution of the special effect is displayed, and the player is displayed during the movement promotion display. Based on the detection of the operation of, it is possible to notify that the player is controlled to an advantageous state (in this example, based on the detection of the operation by the push button 31B, FIG. 20-20. The notification effects A and B shown in (I) are executed). Then, even in the state where the first effect display and the second effect display are displayed, only the operation promotion display of 1 is displayed (in this example, as shown in FIGS. 20-19 (H), one operation promotion display is displayed. Only 87IW108 is displayed). Therefore, it is possible to preferably execute the special effect by the third pattern.

Further, according to the feature unit 87IW, a common effect (in this example, a super reach effect) that is commonly executed in a case where the game is controlled in an advantageous state (in this example, a big hit game state) and a case where the game is not controlled in the advantageous state. The character effect D) of D can be executed. Further, when controlled in an advantageous state, it is possible to output specific sounds (specific sounds S1 to S4 in this example) after the common effect is executed. Further, it is possible to execute a plurality of types of common effects including at least the first common effect and the second common effect (in this example, the character effect D can be executed using a plurality of characters C1 to C4). Then, it is possible to output different specific sounds after the first common effect is executed and after the second common effect is executed (in this example, as shown in FIGS. 20-6 and 20-12). Which specific sounds S1 to S4 are output differs depending on which character C1 to C4 is used to execute the character effect D in the super reach effect D). Therefore, it is possible to enhance the effect of producing a specific sound.

Further, according to the feature unit 87IW, it is possible to output songs (music M1 to M4 in this example) according to the type of the common effect during the execution of the common effect. Then, it is possible to output a specific sound corresponding to the music (in this example, as shown in FIGS. 20-6 and 20-12, depending on which music M1 to M4 is sound output in the super reach effect D. , Which specific sound S1 to S4 is output is different). Therefore, it is possible to enhance the effect of producing a specific sound.

Further, according to the feature unit 87IW, it is possible to output a specific sound for different periods after the first common effect is executed and after the second common effect is executed (in this example, FIGS. 20-12. As shown, in the super reach effect D, any specific sound S1 to S4 having a different output period is output depending on which character C1 to C4 is used to execute the character effect D). Therefore, it is possible to enhance the effect of producing a specific sound.

In the feature unit 87IW, the case where the output periods are different for the specific sounds S1 to S4 is shown, but the output timing may be different for the specific sounds S1 to S4, not limited to such a mode. ..

Further, according to the feature unit 87IW, it is possible to output an operation promotion sound (in this example, an operation promotion sound) for promoting the movement of the player during the execution of the common effect, and the movement of the player is detected. Based on this, it is possible to output a specific sound (in this example, the specific sounds S1 to S4 are output based on the detection of the operation by the push button 31B). Then, it is possible to output a common operation promotion sound between the execution of the first common effect and the execution of the second common effect (in this example, the common operation promotion sound is output regardless of the characters C1 to C4). do). Therefore, it is possible to preferably promote the movement of the player.

It should be noted that the super reach effect by combining the super reach effect C and the super reach effect D shown by the feature unit 87IW may be configured to be executable. In this case, for example, a character effect using any two of the characters C1 to C4 shown in FIGS. 20-6 and 20-12 is executed in parallel, and the notification effect after the character effect is executed is performed. At the time of execution, it may be configured to output a specific sound corresponding to the person who notifies that it will be a big hit out of the two notification effects. Further, for example, in the case of notifying that a big hit is achieved for both notification effects, it may be configured to output another specific sound different from the specific sound corresponding to any character.

The configuration shown by the feature unit 87IW can be appropriately combined with the configuration shown by the feature unit 31AK to configure the gaming machine. For example, when the super reach effects A to D shown by the feature unit 87IW are executed, when a predetermined period has elapsed from the start of the super reach effects A to D, the super reach effects A to the same manner as those of the feature unit 31AK. The title corresponding to D may be configured to be able to be notified.

1 ... Pachinko game machine 2 ... Game board 3 ... Game machine frame 4A, 4B ... Special symbol display device 5 ... Image display device 6A ... Winning ball device 6B ... Variable winning ball device 7 ... Special variable winning ball device 8L, 8R ... Speaker 9 ... Game effect lamp 10 ... General winning opening 11 ... Main board 12 ... Production control board 13 ... Voice control board 14 ... Lamp control board 15 ... Relay board 20 ... Ordinary symbol display 21 ... Gate switch 22A, 22B ... Starting port Switch 23 ... Count switch 30 ... Ball hitting operation handle 31A ... Stick controller 31B ... Push button 32 ... Movable body 100 ... Game control microcomputer 101, 121 ... ROM
102, 122 ... RAM
103 ... CPU
104, 124 ... Random number circuit 105, 125 ... I / O
120 ... CPU for production control
123… Display control unit

Claims (1)

It is a gaming machine that can play a game and can be controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player.
A predetermined effect executing means capable of executing a predetermined effect, and
A specific effect executing means capable of executing a plurality of types of specific effects suggesting that the predetermined effects are controlled to the advantageous state based on the execution of the predetermined effects a predetermined number of times.
A predetermined number of times notification means for notifying the predetermined number of times is provided.
The specific effect executing means is
After executing the first specific effect based on the execution of the predetermined effect the first predetermined number of times as the predetermined number of times, the second specification is performed based on the execution of the predetermined effect the second predetermined number of times as the predetermined number of times. The production is feasible,
When the predetermined effect is executed a specific number of times more than the first predetermined number of times before the first specific effect is executed, the predetermined effect is more than the second predetermined number of times after the first specific effect is executed. The second specific effect can be executed based on the fact that it has been executed a small number of times.
When the predetermined effect is executed and the specific effect is executed, the ratio of being controlled to the advantageous state is higher than when the specific effect is not executed and the specific effect is executed.
Further provided is a suggestion effect execution means capable of executing a suggestion effect that suggests which type of the specific effect is executed before the predetermined effect is executed a predetermined number of times.
A gaming machine characterized by that.

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