JP7086544B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

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

In a look-ahead effect or the like, a gaming machine that suggests a jackpot expectation degree by a combination of colors of a stopped decorative pattern has been proposed (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2016-20547

However, when the color combination of the stopped decorative pattern is a combination suggesting that the jackpot expectation is low, the interest could not be improved.

Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that enhances the interest.

(A) A gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player.
A detection means that can detect the movement of the player,
A predetermined effect execution means capable of executing a predetermined effect, and
A change effect execution means capable of executing a change effect that changes the effect mode of the predetermined effect,
A notification effect execution means capable of executing a notification effect for notifying that the predetermined effect is executed is provided.
The predetermined effect includes at least a first predetermined effect and a second predetermined effect.
The predetermined effect executing means is
A first effect mode in which the first predetermined effect is used for an effect in which the ratio controlled to the advantageous state is high, and a second effect mode in which the first predetermined effect is used in an effect in which the ratio controlled to the advantageous state is lower than the first effect mode. It is feasible by any of a plurality of aspects including at least.
A first effect mode in which the second predetermined effect is used for an effect in which the ratio controlled to the advantageous state is high, and a second effect mode in which the second predetermined effect is used in an effect in which the ratio controlled to the advantageous state is lower than the first effect mode. It can be performed by any one of a plurality of types of staging modes including at least one.
The first predetermined effect is executed by the second effect mode and the second predetermined effect is executed as compared with the case where the first predetermined effect is executed by the first effect mode and the second predetermined effect is executed by the second effect mode. Is possible to execute the predetermined effect so that the ratio of being controlled to the advantageous state is higher when the method is executed according to the second effect mode.
When the first predetermined effect is executed by the first effect mode and the second predetermined effect is executed by the second effect mode, the change effect executing means first performs the first predetermined effect being executed. It is possible to execute the change effect of changing from the effect mode to the second effect mode.
The notification effect executing means executes the first predetermined effect according to the first effect mode, executes the second predetermined effect according to the first effect mode, and performs the first predetermined effect according to the second effect. When the second predetermined effect is executed according to the second effect mode, the notification effect can be executed.
A gaming machine characterized by that.
(1) The gaming machine according to one aspect of the present invention is a gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) that is advantageous to the player (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like).
A predetermined effect execution means (for example, an effect control CPU 120 or the like) capable of executing a predetermined effect (for example, a notice effect) is provided.
The predetermined effect includes at least a first predetermined effect (for example, an active notice) and a second predetermined effect (for example, a dialogue notice).
The predetermined effect executing means is
A first effect mode in which the first predetermined effect is used for an effect in which the ratio of being controlled to the advantageous state is high (for example, an effect mode in which the active hold symbol 37SH5ZA is displayed in red in an active notice), and a first effect mode. Any of a plurality of types of modes including at least a second effect mode (for example, an effect mode in which the active hold symbol 37SH5ZA is displayed in blue in an active notice) used for an effect in which the ratio controlled to the advantageous state is lower than that of the effect. (For example, the active hold symbol 37SH5ZA can be displayed in red or blue in the active notice).
From the first effect mode (for example, an effect mode in which the dialogue image 37SHR1 is displayed in red in the dialogue notice) and the first effect mode in which the second predetermined effect is used for an effect in which the ratio of being controlled to the advantageous state is high. Is any one of a plurality of types of staging modes including at least a second staging mode used for the staging in which the ratio controlled to the advantageous state is low (for example, a staging mode in which the dialogue image 37SHR1 is displayed in blue in the dialogue notice). (For example, the dialogue image 37SHR1 can be displayed in red or blue in the dialogue notice, etc.).
When the first predetermined effect is executed by the first effect mode and the second predetermined effect is executed by the second effect mode (for example, the active hold symbol 37SH5ZA is displayed in red in the active notice and the dialogue is displayed in the dialogue notice. (When displaying image 37SHR1 in blue, etc.)
When the first predetermined effect is executed by the second effect mode and the second predetermined effect is executed by the second effect mode (for example, the active hold symbol 37SH5ZA is displayed in blue in the active notice and the dialogue is displayed in the dialogue notice. Image 37SHR1 is displayed in blue, etc.)
The predetermined effect can be executed so that the ratio controlled to the advantageous state is high (for example, even if the active hold symbol 37SH5ZA is displayed in blue in the active notice, the dialogue image 37SHR1 is displayed in blue in the dialogue notice. As a result, the rate of being controlled to the jackpot game state is higher than when the active hold symbol 37SH5ZA is displayed in red in the active notice).
It is characterized by that.

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

(2) In the gaming machine of the above (1), the predetermined effect executing means has one variable display (for example,
The first predetermined effect and the second predetermined effect can be executed in one variable display, etc. (for example, after the active notice is executed in the single variable display, the dialogue notice can be executed, etc.). There may be.

According to the above configuration, the player can easily recognize the progress of the game, and the effect of the effect can be enhanced.

(3) In the gaming machine of the above (1) or (2), when the first predetermined effect is executed by the first effect mode and the second predetermined effect is executed by the first effect mode (for example,).
In addition to displaying the active hold symbol 37SH5ZA in red in the active notice,
When the dialogue image 37SHR1 is displayed in red in the dialogue notice, etc.),
The first predetermined effect is executed by the second effect mode, and the second predetermined effect is performed by the second effect.
When it is executed according to the effect mode (for example, the active hold symbol 3 in the active notice)
Even if it is possible to execute a notification effect (for example, an effect of displaying an aura image on the image display device 5) for displaying the 7SH5ZA in blue and displaying the dialogue image 37SHR1 in blue in the dialogue notice). good.

According to the above configuration, the interest is improved by increasing the variation of the production.

(4) In any of the game machines (1) to (3) above, an action effect (for example, an effect in which the main character 37SHM1 hits an active hold symbol 37SH5ZA with a hammer 37SHD1) that acts on the predetermined effect is executed. Further equipped with a staging execution means (for example, a staging control CPU 120, etc.)
The action effect executing means is
An action effect (for example, the active hold symbol 37SH5ZA displayed in red is used as the main character 37SH) so as to change the mode of the predetermined effect from the first effect mode to the second effect mode.
By hitting M1 with a hammer 37SHD1, the active hold symbol 37SH5ZA
It may be possible to perform an effect (such as an effect in which the color of is changed from red to blue).

According to the above configuration, the interest is improved by increasing the variation of the production.

(5) In any of the game machines (1) to (4) above, the predetermined effect executing means is
The first predetermined effect and the second predetermined effect can be executed by using different effect means (for example, the active notice can be executed by the image display device 5 and the dialogue notice can be executed by the sub image display device, etc.). ) May be.

According to the above configuration, the interest is improved by increasing the variation of the production.

(6) In any of the above-mentioned gaming machines (1) to (5), a detection means capable of detecting the movement of the player (for example, a push sensor for detecting the operation of the push button 31B operated by the movement of the player). 35B etc.)
When the predetermined effect executing means detects the movement of the player, the predetermined effect changes the predetermined effect from the first effect mode to the second effect mode (for example, the operation of the push button 31B operated by the player's operation). When the push sensor 35B detects it, the predetermined effect may be executed so as to change the active hold symbol 37SH5ZA in the active notice from red to blue, etc.).

According to the above configuration, since the player can feel that he / she is participating in the game, the hobby of the game is improved.

(7) In any of the game machines (1) to (6) above, the first display state (for example, the display state in which the effect character lamp 37SH09 is off) and the second display state (for example, the effect character lamp 37SH09). Right lamp 37SH09R is lit display state) and third display state (for example, left lamp 37SH09L and right lamp 37SH09R of staging character lamp 37SH09)
Display means that can be displayed (for example, a staging character lamp 37SH09 equipped with a left lamp 37SH09L in which the characters "super" are formed and a right lamp 37SH09R in which the characters "heat" are formed). When,
The display state updating means (for example, updating from the state in which the effect character lamp 37SH09 is turned off to the state in which the right lamp 37SH09R is turned on) is possible according to the execution of the predetermined effect (for example, the state in which the effect character lamp 37SH09 is turned off). , CPU 120 for staging control, etc.)
The predetermined effect executing means is
As the predetermined effect, the first predetermined effect (for example, active notice, etc.), the second predetermined effect (for example, dialogue notice, etc.), and the third predetermined effect (for example, cut-in notice, etc.)
Is feasible and
The ratio of controlling the third predetermined effect to the advantageous state is lower than that of the first effect mode (for example, the effect of displaying the cut-in image 37SHC1 in red in the cut-in notice) and the first effect mode. (For example, the ratio of being controlled to the jackpot gaming state is low, etc.) A plurality of types of modes including at least a second staging mode (for example, a staging in which the cut-in image 37SHC1 is displayed in blue in a cut-in notice). Of these, it is feasible by either aspect,
The display state updating means is
The first predetermined effect is executed by the first effect mode (for example, the active hold symbol 37SH5ZA is displayed in red in the active notice), and the second predetermined effect is executed by the first effect mode (for example,). Dialogue image 37 in the dialogue notice
(For example, when SHR1 is displayed in red), the display means is displayed from the first display state to the second display state.
It is possible to update to the display state (for example, it is possible to update from the state where the effect character lamp 37SH09 is off to the state where the right lamp 37SH09R is on).
When the display means is updated to the second display state, the third predetermined effect is further executed according to the first effect mode (for example, the cut-in image 37 in the cut-in notice).
In the case of displaying SHC1 in red, etc.), the display means is displayed from the second display state to the third display means.
It may be possible to update to the display state (for example, it is possible to update from the state in which the right lamp 37SH09R of the effect character lamp 37SH09 is lit to the state in which the left lamp 37SH09L and the right lamp 37SH09R are lit).

According to the above configuration, it becomes easy to recognize the progress of the game, so that the effect of the effect is enhanced.

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 a staging control main process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a staging 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 front view of the pachinko gaming machine provided with the feature part 37SH. It is a figure for demonstrating the distribution of a scenario pattern. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the advance notice production decision processing. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the advance notice effect execution processing. (A) is a timing chart relating to the execution of the advance notice effect from the start of the change to the end of the change in the special figure game, and (B) and (C) are timing charts showing specific examples of the advance notice effect. It is a figure which shows the execution example of the advance notice effect displayed on an image display device. It is a figure which shows the execution example of the advance notice effect displayed on an image display device. It is a figure which shows the relationship between the progress of the advance notice effect, and the lighting of an effect character lamp. It is a figure which shows the execution example of the action effect displayed on an image display device. It is a figure which shows the execution example of the operation effect displayed on the image display device.

(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). First to do
A special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol display device 4B are provided. Each of these consists of 7-segment LEDs and the like. Special symbols include numbers indicating "0" to "9" and ""
It is represented by 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, in synchronization with the first special figure game and the second special figure game,
Variable display of decorative symbols (such as symbols indicating numbers) as a plurality of types of decorative identification information different from special symbols is performed. Here, in synchronization with the first special figure game or the second special figure game, "
The decorative symbols are variably displayed (for example, scroll display in the vertical direction or update display) in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right". 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, there is a hold display corresponding to the variable display in which execution is held, and a hold display.
A display area for displaying the active display corresponding to the variable display during execution 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 25 configured to include a plurality of LEDs is included.
A and a second hold indicator 25B are provided, the first hold indicator 25A displays the first hold storage number according to the number of LEDs lit, and the second hold indicator 25B displays the first hold indicator 25B according to the number of LEDs lit. The second reserved storage number is displayed.

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 is, for example,
It is equipped with an electric tulip-shaped accessory having a pair of movable wing pieces, and when the solenoid 81 is in the off state, the movable wing pieces are in a vertical position, so that the tip of the movable wing pieces is close to the winning ball device 6A. The game ball does not enter the second start winning opening and is in a closed state (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.

At a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, the left side of the game area), the normal symbol display 2
0 is provided. As an example, the ordinary symbol display 20 is composed of a 7-segment LED or the like, and performs variable display of an ordinary symbol as a plurality of types of ordinary identification information different from the special symbol. 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 located at the upper left and right positions of the gaming machine frame 3.
Is provided, and a game effect lamp 9 for a game effect is provided in the peripheral portion of the game area. 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 hitting 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. Stick controller 31
A is provided with a trigger button that can be pressed 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 the normal symbol (normal symbol lost symbol) is stopped and displayed as a confirmed normal symbol, the display result of the normal symbol is "normal symbol lost".
Will be. When it becomes "per ordinary figure", 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 a special figure game, a specific special symbol (big hit symbol, for example, "7") is used as a confirmed special symbol.
, The actual design differs depending on the type of jackpot described later. ) Is stopped and displayed, it becomes a "big hit", and when a predetermined special symbol (small hit symbol, for example, "2") different from the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed, it becomes a "small hit". Further, if a special symbol (missing symbol, for example, "-") different from the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed, it becomes "missing".

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

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

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

A big hit type is set for "big hit". For example, the opening mode of the big winning opening (
Multiple types of game states (normal state, time saving state, probability change state, etc., which will be described later) after the big hit game state are prepared, and the big hit type is set according to these.
As the big hit type, a big hit type in which a large number of prize balls can be obtained and 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 that makes it easier for the game ball to enter the second start winning opening (
High open control, high base control) is also executed. The time saving state is a special symbol (especially the second special symbol)
This is a state in which the fluctuation efficiency of the player 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 drawing game is "normal drawing hit". The pachinko game 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 game 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, the time saving state is a low accuracy high base state,
The probabilistic state is also called the high-probability high-base state, and the normal state is also called the low-probability low-base 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. note that,
The effect is performed by displaying various effect images on the image display device 5, and in addition to or in place of the display, audio output from the speakers 8L and 8R and / or a point of the game effect lamp 9. Equal / extinguishing, may be performed by the operation of the movable body 32, or the like.

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

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. The reach production includes, for example, a normal reach and a super reach having a higher hit reliability than the 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 aligned and 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" etc.) may be displayed together as a stop. In this case, the odd-numbered decorative symbol is also referred to as a probabilistic symbol, and the even-numbered decorative symbol is also referred to as a non-probable variable symbol (normal symbol). After the non-probability pattern becomes the reach mode, the promotion effect that finally becomes the "probability change jackpot" may be executed.

When the display result of the special figure game is "small hit", a fixed decorative symbol (for example, "for example," 1 3 5 "etc.) is derived (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern is" small hit "). As an example, "left", "middle", "right" decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C,
The decorative symbol constituting the chance eye is stopped and displayed on the predetermined effective line in 5R. 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 middle 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 player is currently 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. Besides,
On the back surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1, various boards such as a payout control board, an information terminal board, a launch control board, and a power supply board are arranged.

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 game state, a small hit game state, a game state, etc.). The main board 11 includes a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110, and a solenoid circuit 111.
And so on.

The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, and is a ROM (Read Only Memory) 101 and a RAM (Random A).
ccess Memory) 102, CPU (Central Processing Unit) 103, and random number circuit 10.
4 and an I / O (Input / Output port) 105 are provided.

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, ROM 10
Various data stored in 1 (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). Controls (drives) the display 25A, the second hold display 25B, the normal figure hold display 25C, etc.
It is configured to include an output port for transmitting a signal (a signal to be driven, a solenoid-driven 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) gives a staging control command (command for designating (notifying) the progress of the game) according to the progress of the game as a part of controlling the progress of the game. Supply to 12. The staging control command output from the main board 11 is
It is relayed by the relay board 15 and supplied to the staging control board 12. The effect control command includes, for example, various determination results on the main board 11 (for example, display results of a special figure game (including a jackpot type)), and fluctuation patterns used when executing a special figure game (details will be described later). )))
, The game status (for example, the start or 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 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 staging control board 12 is equipped with a staging 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, ROM
Various data (data such as various tables) stored in 121 are used, and RAM 122 is used as the main memory.

The effect control CPU 120 includes a controller sensor unit 35A or a push sensor 35.
The display control unit 123 may be instructed to execute the effect based on the detection signal from B (a signal output when an operation by the player is detected and appropriately indicating the operation content).

The display control unit 123 includes a VDP (Video Display Processor) and a CGROM (Character G).
It is equipped with enerator ROM), VRAM (Video RAM), etc., and executes the effect based on the effect execution instruction from the effect control CPU 120.

The display control unit 123 supplies the effect image to the image display device 5 by supplying a video signal corresponding to the effect to be executed based on the effect execution instruction from the effect control CPU 120 to the image display device 5.
To display. The display control unit 123 further supplies a sound designation signal (a signal for designating the sound to be output) to the voice control board 13 in order to output sound synchronized with the display of the effect image and turn on / off the game effect lamp 9. Or a lamp signal (a signal that specifies how to turn on / off 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 has various random numbers (random numbers for effect) used to execute various effects.
Numerical data indicating is counted up to date. 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 staging 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, for example, a power supply board. 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, C
The PU 103 is an RA that clears the flags, counters, and buffers stored in the RAM 102.
Perform M clear processing and set the initial value 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), RAM
It is determined whether or not the backup data is stored in 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.).
In addition, the state of the backup flag and the error detection code are also included. In step S4, it is determined whether or not the backup flag is on. RAM1 with backup flag off
If the backup data is not stored in 02 (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 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. If it is determined that these match, RAM10
It is determined that the data of 2 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), CP
The U103 performs a restoration 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 is
An appropriate screen display may be performed based on the effect control command.

After the restoration process or the initialization process is completed and the effect control command is transmitted to the effect control board 12, the CPU 103 executes a random number circuit setting process for initializing the random number circuit 104 (.
Step S10). Then, the CTC register built in the game control microcomputer 100 is set so that the timer is interrupted periodically every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms) (step S11), and interrupts are permitted (step S12). ). After that, the loop processing is started. After that, the interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 10 every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms).
It is sent to 3 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 processing shown in FIG. 4 is started, the CPU 10
First, by executing a predetermined switch process, the detection signal from various switches such as the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, and the count switch 23 is transmitted via the switch circuit 110. Determining the presence / absence of reception (step S2)
1). 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). CPU1
By executing the special symbol process process for each timer interrupt by 03, 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 (for details, refer to the details. See below).

Following the special symbol process processing, the normal symbol process processing 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, C
The PU 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 processing, CPU103
First, the start winning determination process is executed (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 judgment result such as the generation of the start winning prize, the number of hold storages, the look-ahead judgment, etc. is made to 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. It should be noted that each process of the special symbol process process (steps S110 to S120).
), The transmission setting for transmitting the effect control command corresponding to each process to the effect control board 12 is made.

In the special symbol normal processing in step S110, the value of the special symbol process flag is "0" (initial value).
Is executed at. In this special symbol normal processing, the first is based on the presence or absence of pending information.
It is determined whether or not to start the special figure game or the second special figure game. 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 staging control board 12. In the staging 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”. For this fluctuation pattern setting process, the display result is "big hit" or "small hit".
It includes a process of determining a variation pattern to one of a plurality of types by using a random value for determining a variation pattern based on a pre-determination result of whether or not to set. 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. And the display result is "big hit"
If is, 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 "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 "5".
On the other hand, when the number of round executions reaches the upper limit of the number of executions, the value of the special figure process flag 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 big hit 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 operation for notifying the end of the big hit game state is executed, and a probable change corresponding to the end of the big hit game state. It includes processing to make various settings for starting control and time reduction control. When such a setting is made, the value of the special figure process flag is "
It 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 staging control board 12)
Next, the main operation of the staging control board 12 will be described. In the staging control board 12, when the power supply voltage is supplied from the power supply board or the like, the staging control CPU 120 is activated to execute the staging 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 for a predetermined time (for example, 2) based on the register setting of CTC, for example.
It is set to the on state every time (milliseconds) elapses. 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 generated every time a predetermined time elapses. This interrupt is, for example, an interrupt generated when the staging 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 is automatically set to disable interrupts, but when a CPU that is not automatically disabled is used, it is desirable to issue an interrupt prohibition instruction (DI instruction). 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 turned on in step S73 (step S73; Ye
s) Clear the timer interrupt flag to turn it off (step S74), and execute the command analysis process (step S75). In the command analysis process, for example, the main board 1
After reading various effect control commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 and stored in the effect control command receiving buffer, settings and controls corresponding to the read effect control commands are performed. Will be. For example, the read effect control command may be stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, or the RAM 1 may be stored so that which effect control command is received and the content specified by the effect control command can be confirmed by the effect control process process or the like.
The reception flag provided in 22 is turned on. 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 staging 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 staging control process process in step S76, the staging random number update process is executed (step S77), and at least a part of the staging random numbers used on the side of the staging control board 12 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 may be, for example, a RAM 12
Steps S170 to S1 as follows according to the value of the effect process flag provided in 2.
One of the 77 processes is selected and executed.

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. Image display device 5
When it is determined to start the variable display of the decorative pattern in, the value of the effect process flag is set to ".
Update to 1 ”and end the variable display start waiting process.

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
By instructing the display control unit 123, the effect image based on the effect control pattern set in step S171 can be displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5, the movable body 32 can be driven, and the voice control board 13 can be driven. Speakers 8L, 8 by the output of the command (sound effect signal) to
During variable display of decorative patterns, such as outputting voice and sound effects from R, and turning on / off / blinking the game effect lamp 9 and decorative LEDs by outputting commands (illumination signals) to the lamp control board 14. Execute various production controls. After performing such production control,
For example, in response to the fact that the end code indicating the end of the variable display of the decorative symbol is read from the effect control pattern, or the command for specifying the stop display of the fixed decorative symbol is received from the main board 11, etc. Displaying the decorative symbol Stops and displays the final decorative symbol that is the result of the display. When the fixed decoration symbol is stopped and displayed, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "3".
The staging 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 the 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 a 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
For example, an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to the effect content in the small hit game state is set, and various effect controls in the small hit game state are executed 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 a 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. be"
Update to 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 or the like corresponding to the end of the small hit game state, and executes various effect controls at the end of the small hit game state based on the setting contents. 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 big hit middle 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 process, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect content in the big hit game state, and executes various effect controls in the big hit game state based on the set content. Further, in the big hit middle effect process, for example, the value of the effect control process flag is a value corresponding to the ending effect process in response to receiving a command from the main board 11 to specify the end of the big hit game state. Update to 7 ”and end the big hit production process.

The ending effect process of step S177 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “7”. In this ending effect processing, the effect control CPU 120
Sets, for example, an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to the end of the big hit game state, and executes various effect controls of the ending effect at the end of the big hit game state based on the setting contents. 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.

What is displayed during the variable display of a special symbol is one type of symbol (for example, a symbol indicating "-").
However, 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).
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In the above basic explanation, the pachinko game machine 1 is shown as a game 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) , Regular Bonus, RT, AT, A
The present invention can also be applied to a slot machine equipped with one or more of RT 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, the game can be executed by exchanging data with another computer device or the like via a network.

In addition, in this specification, the expression (“high”, “high”, “high”, “high”, “high”, “high”, “high”, “high”, “high”, “high”, “high”, “high”, “high”, “high”, “high”, “high”, “high”
Expressions such as "low" and "differentiate") may include that one is in the proportion of "0%". 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 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. FIG. 8 (A
), In the present embodiment, the non-reach loss variation patterns PA1-1, PA1-2, and the decorative symbol whose display result is "missing" without changing the variable display mode of the decorative symbol to the reach mode. Variation pattern of reach loss where the variable display mode is the reach mode and the display result is "loss" PA2-1 to PA2-6, PA3-1 to PA3-4, etc., and the variation pattern PB2 whose display result is "big hit". -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. Fluctuation patterns PA3-1 to shown in FIG. 8 (A)
The fluctuation patterns PB3-1 to PB3-4 and the like such as PA3-4 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. FIG. 8 (B)
As shown in, the notification mode of the title differs depending on the type of reach. In particular,
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 is notified by more production devices in the reach with high reliability than in the reach with low reliability. As a result, the expectation of the player can be effectively fueled, and the staging effect 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 staging operation of feature unit 31AK)
Subsequently, an example of the staging operation in the present embodiment will be described. The following staging operation is executed by the staging control CPU 120 executing the staging control process process based on the staging control command transmitted from the main board 11. 9 and 10 are diagrams showing an example of the super reach effect operation according to 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. .. Then, for example, as shown in FIG. 9B, "left" and "
The decorative pattern showing the number 7 on the right side stops, and the reach mode is set. 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). Super Reach A title 31AK002 (Here, "SP Reach A"
(Character) is displayed, and the voice corresponding to the title name of the reach (here, “super reach A”) is output from the speaker 8, so that the title of the super reach A is notified. After that, the title 31AK002 of Super Reach A is erased, and as shown in FIG. 9E, the enemy character character 31AK003 is displayed, and the character 31AK is displayed.
The dialogue 31AK004 of 001 is displayed, and the subsequent part of the reach effect of the super reach A in which the character 31AK001 and the character 31AK003 confront each other 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 speaker 8
The voice corresponding to the dialogue may be output from. 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 passed since the start of the super reach effect, such as the end of the introduction part of the super reach effect, FIG. 9 (F)
As shown in, the title 31AK005 of Super Reach B is displayed on the entire screen of the image display device 5.
(Here, 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 changed. Be notified. After that, Super Reach B title 31AK00
5 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 reach effect of the super reach B in which the character 31AK001 and the character 31AK006 confront each other. The subsequent part of 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.

In addition, Super Reach A (FIG. 9 (C) → (D) → (E) ...) and Super Reach B (Fig. 9 (C) → (D) → (E) ...)
In FIG. 9 (C) → (F) → (G) ...), the super reach effect is executed in a common effect mode in the introduction part until the title is notified (). 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 this, the staging effect is improved and
Players will pay attention to the production. 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 located in a part of the center of the image display device 5.
Is displayed and the sound corresponding to the title name of the reach from the speaker 8 (here, ""
Defeat the enemy ") is output, and the title of Super Reach D is notified. In this way, in Super Reach D, the title is notified at the start of the super reach production. Further, under the title 31AK007, an expectation degree suggestion display 31AK008 that suggests the expectation degree of the reach is displayed. The degree of 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, title 31AK0
07 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, and the dialogue 31AK004 of the character 31AK001 is displayed, or the character 31 is displayed.
The reach effect of Super Reach D, in which AK001 and character 31AK009 confront each other, is executed.

(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 the display of the title 31AK010, the character 31AK001 and the character 31AK011 which is an enemy character 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).
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 the Super Reach production, and in Super Reach D and Super Reach E, the 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 a reach with a high jackpot reliability, the title is notified at the start of the super reach production, and in the case of a reach with a low jackpot reliability, the super is announced. The title may be notified after a predetermined period has elapsed after the reach production.

(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. Things (title notification using the entire screen)
And so on. 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, Super Reach A and Super Reach B
, The expectation suggestion display may be displayed in at least a part of 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 Super Reach D and 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 any case because the effect of the effect can be improved.

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 is a deciding effect indicating that the display result is a "big hit" and the display result is "missing".
Includes a decisive staging that indicates that. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10B, a determination effect of displaying the image 31AK012 on the image display device 5 is executed. 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 even during the reach production, the notification of the title is terminated before the determined production is executed. As a result, it is possible to draw attention to the deciding 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 the hold display, the active display, the character resident during the variable display, and the display related to the mobile interlocking, it is appropriately hidden during the reach effect of the 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 of performing the title notification 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 staging operation example shown in FIG. 9H, the expectation degree suggestion display 31AK008 was designed to display the black star indicating the expectation degree from the beginning, but five white stars are 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. And FIG. 12 (B)
As shown in FIG. 12, a black star 31AK022 larger than the star of the expectation suggestion display 31AK021 is displayed, and as shown in FIG. 12C, the black star 31AK022 moves and the expectation suggestion display 3
An effect that fits into one of the white stars of 1AK021 is executed. 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. FIG. 12 (
As shown in D) and (E), the same effect is repeated a number of times corresponding to the expected degree of reach. At this time, the sound (volume, scale, etc.) output from the speaker 8 each time it is repeated (for each number of stars).
The sound quality, etc.) may be changed step by step. When the number of black stars corresponding to the expectation is settled in the expectation degree suggestion display 31AK021, as shown in FIG. 12F, the black stars are highlighted as if they shine. By doing so, it becomes easy to understand that the expectation degree 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 and the degree of expectation may be raised by two or more steps. 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 expected degree suggestion effect becomes various and the effect of 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 mode. 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 Super Reach D is specified, FIG. 12 (G)
), The title 31AK023 of Super Reach D2 is displayed. 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), a black rhombus 31AK025.
Is moved to fit in one of the white rhombuses of the expectation suggestion display 31AK024. 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). ) 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 the 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 degree suggestion effect for gradually increasing the display indicating the expectation degree of the expectation degree suggestion display, the development effect may be executed after increasing the display indicating the expectation degree.
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, ""
By displaying the character (character of SP reach C), the title of super 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, the title 31 is shown in FIG. 14 (B).
The title notice that the display color of AK036 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,
After the reach title is notified by voice, the display mode (display color) of the title may change. 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.

In addition, when the title notice that the display mode (display color) of the title changes is executed,
After the display mode of the title is changed, the sound may be output according to the display mode after the change. 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) such as the advance notice effect or the development effect, which is controlled by the jackpot advantageous state and improves the expectation. 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 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 the 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”. The display colors of the Super Reach titles are "black" and "" as shown in FIG. 16 (A).
"Red", "black" to "red", "black" to "fruit pattern", "
There is something that changes from "red" to "fruit pattern", 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 staging mode, FIG. 16 (A) is in the normal mode.
), The display color of the title is determined, and in the special mode, the display color of the title is determined at a ratio different from that of the normal mode as shown in FIG. 16 (B). 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 of the character's line (for example, the display color of the line) in the reach effect of the super reach.

After determining the display color of the title of Super Reach, the display color of the character's dialogue (whether or not the dialogue notice is executed) in the reach production of Super Reach is determined (step 3).
1AKS003).

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 dialogue in the reach production are "white" and "".
Those that change from "red" and "white" to "red" 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 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, 31AKS002-3
The determination result in 1AKS004 is saved in a predetermined area of RAM 122 (step AK31).
S005), the advance notice production determination process is completed.

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 feasible 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 staging modes may be arbitrarily changed, and the number and types of feasible staging 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 effect 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 ratio of which effect mode changes (the ratio of which action) may be different from the dialogue notice, or the ratio of how many colors (steps) change may be different. .. By executing such an action effect, the player will eventually be able to see the action effect image when it is displayed.
You will pay attention to whether it acts on 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 this,
Players will pay attention to the 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 is an organic EL.
Or a dot matrix LED. The sub liquid crystal device may be fixed in the vicinity of the image display device 5, for example, 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 display.
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 image display device 5
The title and the expected degree suggestion display can be displayed without disturbing the super reach effect in the above, and the title and the expected degree suggestion display are also 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 title notification (mainly the notification for displaying characters) relating to other effects has been described.
The present invention may be applied to. For example, as a advance notice effect (for example, a look-ahead advance notice effect), when 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 is executed, the shifted zone is executed. 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, the display result is a "big hit".
A deciding effect for notifying whether or not the result is satisfied is executed, and then the display result is shown (FIGS. 10B to 10D). Instead of such a decision effect, when the predetermined timing before deriving the display result comes, the stick controller 31A and the push button 31B
Even if the display result is displayed by executing the operation effect that prompts the operation of, and if a predetermined operation is detected during the operation valid period, the victory or defeat of the battle effect is displayed or the display result is temporarily stopped. good. 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. As shown in FIGS. 17 (C) to 17 (F) and FIGS. 18 (G) to 18 (I), the character 31A
The reach effect in which K041 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 FIG. 1
As shown in 7 (E), the praying character 31AK045 is pleased with the character 31AK046.
The small button image 31AK043 changes to the large button image 31AK047.

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

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

After that, as shown in FIG. 18 (J), the regulation line 31 is before the predetermined time from which the display result is derived.
AK044 is erased, and as shown in FIG. 18K, the stick image 31AK051 is enlarged and displayed in the center, and 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 end of the fluctuation time, 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 valid period, the image shown in FIG. 18 (L) is automatically displayed.

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

Although the reach title notification and the expectation degree suggestion display are omitted in the effect operation examples shown in FIGS. 17 and 18, they are appropriately performed in parallel with the reach effect and the 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 effect, 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 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. Multiple types of elements include a banana image of element E1, a melon image of element E2, and so on.
An apple image of element E3, a watermelon image of element E4, and a strawberry image of element E5 are included. 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. again,
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. Also, when the reach title is displayed during the reach production, when the fruit pattern image is displayed,
The jackpot reliability is higher than when it is not displayed in the fruit pattern image. When the fruit pattern is not displayed, for example, a plain image that does not include each element E1 to E5 is displayed. note that,
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. again,
At the time of executing the shutter effect, 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. 19D, 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. The reach title image 31AK062 has an element E.
An image of a fruit pattern including all of 1 to E5 is displayed. In addition, reach title image 31AK
At 062, 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. moreover,
After outputting the common sound, an effect is executed in which the character emits a specific sound (voice) indicating that the jackpot reliability is high, such as "hot". 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 the ally character wins the battle with the enemy character, the characters "Battle win!" 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 this, shutter images 31AK06 with different display sizes
In any of 1 and the reach title image 31AK062, the fruit pattern image can be suitably displayed. This makes it possible to accurately convey that the fruit pattern image with high jackpot reliability is displayed.

The display size of the shutter image 31AK061 shown in FIG. 19 (a) is shown in FIG. 19 (d).
) Is displayed larger than the display size of the reach title image 31AK062. 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, step 31AKS00 in FIG.
The determination related to the shutter effect may be made based on the determination result of the display color of the title in 2. 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. In addition, the decision regarding the reach title effect is also combined with the decision regarding the shutter effect in step 31AKS004 of FIG.
It may be executed at.

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

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

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

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

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

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

(4) In any of the gaming machines (1) to (3) above, the suggestion effect executing means is
As the suggestion effect, at least the first suggestion effect (for example, the reach effect of super reach A or super reach B) and the second suggestion effect (for example, the reach effect of super reach D or super reach E) can be executed, and the title notification can be performed. In the second suggestion effect, the means is the second
The title corresponding to the second suggestion effect may be notified from the start of the suggestion effect.

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

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

According to such a configuration, the staging effect is improved.

(6) In any of the gaming machines (1) to (5) above, the suggestion effect executing means is
The suggestion effect may be made feasible in an effect mode related to the title notified in the predetermined period.

According to such a configuration, the staging effect is improved.

(7) In any of the game machines (1) to (6) above, a detection means (for example, a stick controller 31A or a push button 31B) capable of detecting a player's movement and a specific display corresponding to the detection means (for example). For example, small button image 31AK043, large button image 31AK0
47, stick image 31AK051) specific display execution means (for example, effect control CP
U120), and the specific display executing means has a first specific display (for example, a small button image 31AK043) and a second specific display that is more advantageous to the player than the first specific display. Display (for example, large button image 31AK047, stick image 31
AK051) can be displayed, and during the non-valid period of detection by the detection means, the first specific display is displayed and then the first specific display is changed to the second specific display (for example, FIG. 1).
7 (E), FIG. 18 (I)), the operation effect using the second specific display after the change may be executed during the valid period of the detection by the detection means (for example, FIG. 18 (J). ), (
K)).

According to such a configuration, the staging effect is improved.

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

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

(Explanation of feature 37SH)
Next, the feature portion 37SH of the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 20-1 shows the feature portion 37S.
It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 including H. As shown in FIG. 20-1, the pachinko gaming machine 1
Is equipped with a staging character lamp 37SH09, and in FIG. 1, the staging character lamp 37SH09 is provided.
Is omitted. The effect character lamp 37SH09 includes a left lamp 37SH09L and a right lamp 37SH09R. The left lamp 37SH09L is a lamp in which the letters "super" are formed, and the right lamp 37SH09R is a lamp in which the letters "heat" are formed.

The effect character lamp 37SH09 performs an effect of turning on, off, or blinking a part or all of the effect according to the progress of the effect. The display state of the effect character lamp 37SH09 includes a display state in which the left lamp 37SH09L and the right lamp 37SH09R are turned off, and a left lamp 37S.
The display state where H09L is turned off and the right lamp 37SH09R is turned on, and the left lamp 37SH09
There is a display state in which L and the right lamp 37SH09R are lit.

Further, in the display state in which the left lamp 37SH09L is turned off and the right lamp 37SH09R is turned on, and the display state in which the left lamp 37SH09L and the right lamp 37SH09R are turned on, the colors of the left lamp 37SH09L and the right lamp 37SH09R are the same in blue or red. It becomes. The display state of the effect character lamp 37SH09 may be another display state, for example, only the left lamp 37SH09L may be lit, or the colors of the left lamp 37SH09L and the right lamp 37SH09R may be different. Further, the left lamp 37SH09L and the right lamp 37SH09R may be in a state of blinking instead of being lit.

Further, on the lower side of the image display device 5 in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the display area 37SH5H
Is arranged, and the display area 37SH5H is provided with a first hold display area 37SH5Ha, a second hold display area 37SH5Hb, and an active display area 37SH5c. Of these, the first reserved display area 37SH5Ha is provided on the left side of the display area 37SH5H, the second reserved display area 37SH5Hb is provided on the right side of the display area 37SH5H, and the active display area 37SH5c is the first reserved display area 37SH5Ha and the first. 2 It is provided between the reserved display areas 37SH5Hb.

In the first hold display area 37SH5Ha, the hold display symbol 37SH5Z corresponding to the variable display corresponding to the first special figure game is displayed, and in the second hold display area 37SH5Hb, the variable display corresponding to the second special figure game is displayed. The corresponding hold display symbol 37SH5Z is displayed. Further, in the active display area 37SH5c, the hold display symbol 37SH5Z displayed in the first hold display area 37SH5Ha or the second hold display area 37SH5Hb, and the active hold symbol 37SH5ZA corresponding to the variable display currently being executed is displayed. do.

The active reserved symbol 37SH5ZA is displayed when the decorative symbol is variablely displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, and is usually displayed in a predetermined color, for example, black. Further, the first reserved display area 37SH5Ha or the second reserved display area 37SH5Hb
The hold display symbol 37SH5Z displayed in is also displayed in black, for example.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, an active notice, a dialogue notice, and a cut-in notice may be executed as a notice effect during the special figure game. Further, after the active notice is executed, a notice effect in which the display mode of the active hold symbol 37SH5ZA is further changed may be executed. The notice effect in which the display mode of the active hold symbol 37SH5ZA changes after the active notice is executed is called "active change".

Of each notice effect, the active notice is a notice of the effect mode in which the active hold symbol 37SH5ZA changes. The active hold symbol 37SH5ZA is usually black, but when the active notice is executed, the color of the active hold symbol 37SH5ZA changes. As the effect mode of the active notice, there are an effect mode in which the active hold symbol 37SH5ZA is blue and an effect mode in which the active hold symbol 37SH5ZA is red.

The dialogue notice is a notice of an effect mode in which the dialogue of the character is surrounded by balloons and displayed as characters. As a production mode of the dialogue notice, a balloon surrounding the characters of the dialogue (hereinafter referred to as ""
There is an effect mode in which the color of (referred to as a dialogue image) is blue and an effect mode in which the color is red. note that,
In the serif notice, not the color of the balloon in the serif image, but other elements used in the serif notice may be used. For example, the color of the characters may be blue or red, or the color of the characters may be blue or red without displaying the balloon. The cut-in notice is an effect of displaying a cut-in image in which a character is included in the cut-in background on the image display device 5. As the effect mode of the cut-in notice, there are an effect mode in which the color of the cut-in background (color of the cut-in image) is blue and an effect mode in which the color is red. In the cut-in notice, not the color of the cut-in background but other elements used in the cut-in notice may be used.
For example, the color of the character's hair and clothes, the color of the characters indicating the words spoken by the character, and the like may be blue or red. The active change is an effect of an effect mode in which the color of the active hold symbol 37SH5ZA changes after the active notice is given. As the active change pattern, there are a pattern in which the color of the active hold symbol 37SH5ZA changes from "blue" to "red" and a pattern in which the color changes from "red" to "blue".

When the dialogue notice is executed, the color of the dialogue image becomes blue or red, but the color of the dialogue image may be another color, for example, black. Further, when the cut-in notice is executed, the color of the cut-in image becomes blue or red, but the color of the cut-in image may be another color, for example, black. Black is the color of the active hold symbol 37SH5ZA when the active notice is not executed, and when the color of the dialogue image or the color of the cut-in image becomes black in the dialogue notice or the cut-in notice, so to speak, the dialogue notice or the cut-in notice. Means that the color change is not executed while is executed.

The active notice, the dialogue notice, the cut-in notice, and the active change are executed in this order in one variation display. Therefore, when all the notice effects are executed, the dialogue notice is executed after the active notice is executed, the cut-in notice is executed, and finally the active change is executed. Further, the dialogue notice is executed at the timing A during one special figure game, the cut-in notice is executed at the timing B, and the active change is executed at the timing C. These timing A, timing B, and timing C will be further described later.

The active notice is executed from the time when the variable display is started (when the fluctuation starts) in one special figure game. The active notice may be executed in the middle of the variable display in one special figure game, or may be continuously executed from the time of the special figure game before the previous time. good. When the active notice is continuously executed from the special figure game before the previous time, in the special figure game before the previous time, the display mode of the hold display symbol 37SH5Z displayed in the first hold display area 37SH5Ha or the second hold display area 37SH5Hb. Changes. The dialogue notice, cut-in notice, and active change are all executed after the reach is established in the middle of the variable display. The active hold symbol 37SH5ZA in the active notice, the dialogue image in the dialogue notice, and the cut-in image in the cut-in notice may be collectively referred to as a "big hit expectation suggestion factor".

The timing and order of execution of these preview effects may be different. For example, the cut-in notice may be executed before the dialogue notice, or the dialogue notice or the cut-in notice may be executed before the reach is established. again,
Two or more of these preview effects may be executed at the same time.

In addition, when two or more notice effects of active notice, dialogue notice, and cut-in notice are executed, if there is a big hit expectation suggestion element shown in the same color, those big hit expectation suggestion elements are blue. The expectation of a big hit is higher when it is red than when it is red. In this way, when the jackpot expectation suggestion element is executed alone, red has a higher jackpot expectation than blue, but when the jackpot expectation suggestion elements have the same color, blue is more than red. A so-called reversal phenomenon has occurred in which the expectation of a big hit is high. In addition, when a plurality of jackpot expectation suggestion elements have the same color, the color is notified to the player by the color of the aura image.

For example, when the color of the active hold symbol 37SH5ZA displayed in the active notice and the color of the dialogue image in the dialogue announcement are the same color, an aura image of the same color as the same color is displayed. For example, as in scenario pattern 1, when the color of the active display symbol is "blue" in the active notice and the color of the dialogue image is "blue" in the dialogue notice, the "blue" aura image is displayed.

After the cut-in notice is executed, two or more of the colors of the active display symbol in the active notice, the color of the dialogue image in the dialogue notice, and the color of the cut-in image in the cut-in notice become the same color. If so, an aura image of that color in which two or more colors are the same color is displayed. For example, as in scenario pattern 1, the color of the active display symbol in the active notice,
When the color of the dialogue image in the dialogue notice and the color of the cut-in image in the cut-in notice are all blue, the "blue" aura image is displayed.

After the active change is executed, the color of the active display symbol in the active notice (if there is an active change, the color after the active change), the color of the dialogue image in the dialogue notice,
If two or more of the colors in the cut-in image in the cut-in notice are the same color,
An aura image of that color in which two or more colors are the same color is displayed. For example, as in scenario pattern 1, when the color of the active display symbol in the active notice, the color of the dialogue image in the dialogue notice, and the color of the cut-in image in the cut-in notice are all blue, "blue". "Aura image is displayed.

Active notices, dialogue notices, cut-in notices, and active changes all suggest jackpot expectations, for example, active hold when the active notice is executed alone without dialogue notices and cut-in notices. When the symbol 37SH5ZA is red, the expectation of a big hit is higher than when it is blue. Further, when the dialogue notice is executed independently without the active notice and the cut-in notice, the red color of the dialogue image has a higher expectation of a big hit than the blue color. Further, when the cut-in notice is executed independently without the active notice and the dialogue notice, the red color of the cut-in image has a higher expectation of a big hit than the blue color. When an active change occurs without a dialogue notice and a cut-in notice, the jackpot expectation is higher when the blue color changes to red than when the active hold symbol 37SH5ZA changes from red to blue. Further, the active change is an effect executed after the active notice is executed. For example, when the active change is executed without the dialogue notice and the cut-in notice, the active hold symbol 37S
Only H5ZA is a production that suggests the degree of expectation of a big hit. Here, the active hold symbol 37S
When the effect that the jackpot expectation is lowered is not executed like the change of H5ZA from red to blue, and the active change is executed without the dialogue notice and the cut-in notice, the active hold symbol 37SH5ZA is executed. Only the change from blue to red is performed.

Whether or not the advance notice effect is executed and the content of the advance notice effect when the advance notice effect is executed are determined based on the results of the reach effect and the special figure game. FIG. 20-2 (A) is a diagram showing a notice effect execution decision table showing a determination ratio of whether or not to execute the notice effect, and FIG. 20-2 (B) is a scenario pattern determination for determining a scenario pattern of the notice effect executed in the reach effect. It is a figure which shows the table. As shown in Fig. 20-2 (A), the execution ratio of the advance notice effect is as follows: "Super reach (big hit)""Normal reach (big hit)""Super reach (loss)""Normalreach" as the result of the reach effect and the special figure game. It is stipulated by whether it is "(missing)" or "other". "Super reach (big hit)" and "normal reach (big hit)" are
This is the case where the result of the special figure game becomes a big hit after each of "super reach" or "normal reach" is executed. "Super reach (loss)""Normal reach (loss)"
"" Is a case where the result of the special figure game is lost after "super reach" or "normal reach" is executed, respectively. Further, the execution ratio of the advance notice effect may be the same for "normal reach (big hit)" and "super reach (big hit)". again,
In "Other", there is a case where the result of the special figure game is "missing" without executing the reach effect. It should be noted that the execution ratio of the advance notice effect may be determined depending on conditions other than the presence / absence of execution of the reach effect and the result of the special figure game. For example, the execution ratio of the advance notice effect may be different depending on the type of reach effect (type of super reach in super reach, etc.) and the number of pseudo-reams executed by the pseudo-ream effect, or if the content of the advance notice effect is different. You may let it.

For example, if the result of the special figure game is "big hit" and "super reach (loss)", 5
The notice effect is not executed at a rate of%, and the notice effect is executed at a rate of 95%. In the case of "normal reach (big hit)", the advance notice effect is not executed at a rate of 10%, and the advance notice effect is executed at a rate of 90%. In the case of "normal reach (loss)", the advance notice effect is not executed at a rate of 98%, and the advance notice effect is executed at a rate of 2%. In the case of "Other", the advance notice effect is not executed at a rate of 100%. In the case of "other", the advance notice effect is not executed, but in the case of "other", the advance notice effect may be executed.

When the notice effect is executed, some of the active notice, the dialogue notice, the cut-in notice, and the active change are executed. The active notice, the dialogue notice, the cut-in notice, and the active change are executed according to the scenario pattern determined by the scenario pattern determination table shown in FIG. 20-2 (B). As shown in FIG. 20-2 (B), 23 scenario patterns are provided as scenario patterns, and FIG. 20-2 (B).
Each scenario pattern at the time of "big hit", "super reach (loss)", and "normal reach (loss)" is determined by the determination ratio shown in. FIG. 20-2 (B) shows the colors of the aura image when the aura image is displayed after the dialogue notice, the cut-in notice, and the active change are executed.

When the scenario pattern is determined with reference to the scenario pattern determination table shown in FIG. 20-2 (B), for example, the scenario pattern 1 is determined at 7.1% at the time of big hit, and is 0 at the time of super reach (loss). .Determined at 1%. At the time of normal reach (loss), any of scenario patterns 20 to 23 is determined, and scenario patterns 1 to 19 are not determined (determined at 0%). Further, the scenario pattern 2 is determined by 6.9% at the time of big hit and 0.2% at the time of super reach (loss). Hereinafter, scenario patterns 3 to 23 are determined at the ratio shown in FIG. 20-2 (B).

Among the scenario patterns 1 to 23, there are also scenario patterns in which dialogue notice, cut-in notice, and active change are not executed. For example, the scenario pattern 3 is a scenario pattern in which the dialogue notice is not executed, and the scenario pattern 4 is a scenario pattern in which the cut-in notice is not executed.

As can be seen from the advance notice effect execution decision table shown in FIG. 20-2 (A), when the advance notice effect is executed, the jackpot expectation is higher than when the advance notice effect is not executed. Further, in the advance notice production, there are three types of jackpot expectation suggestion elements: active hold symbol 37SH5ZA, dialogue image, and cut-in image, as shown in FIG. 20-2 (B) and as can be seen from the scenario pattern determination table. When one of the three types of jackpot expectation suggestion elements is red or blue, red has a higher jackpot expectation than blue. Further, when two or three colors of the three types of jackpot expectation suggestion elements are red or blue, blue has a higher jackpot expectation than red.

In addition, when two of the three types of jackpot expectation suggestion elements are red or blue, and when the other one jackpot expectation suggestion element is blue or red, it is not blue or red. Expectations for big hits are higher than. Further, when all of the three types of jackpot expectation suggestion elements are red or blue, the jackpot expectation is higher than when two of the three types of jackpot expectation suggestion elements are red or blue. In addition, when all three types of jackpot expectation suggestion elements are red or blue, when all three types of jackpot expectation suggestion elements are blue, all three types of jackpot expectation suggestion elements are red. The expectation of a big hit is higher than in the case of.

The color of the active hold symbol 37SH5ZA becomes red or blue depending on the active notice and the active change, but when there is no active change, the color of the active hold symbol 37SH5ZA by the active notice becomes a jackpot expectation suggestion factor, and when there is an active change. The color of the active hold symbol 37SH5ZA due to the active change becomes a jackpot expectation factor.

In addition, when there is an active change, there is no change that lowers the jackpot expectation (hereinafter also referred to as "demotion change"), and there is only a change that raises the jackpot expectation (hereinafter also referred to as "promotion change"). For example, when the jackpot expectation suggestion element is displayed in the singular, for example, when the active notice is executed and the dialogue notice and the cut-in notice are not executed, the active change is.
There is only a pattern in which the color of the active hold symbol 37SH5ZA changes from blue to red (
Scenario pattern 21), there is no pattern that changes from red to blue. Further, when a plurality of jackpot expectation suggestion elements are displayed, for example, when an active notice, a dialogue notice, and a cut-in notice are executed, a pattern in which the colors of the plurality of jackpot expectation suggestion elements change from red to blue. There is only (scenario patterns 5 and 8), and there is no pattern in which the color that is a multiple jackpot expectation suggestion factor changes from blue to red.

In addition, the notice effect may be executed not only at the time of big hit or super reach but also at the time of normal reach. In the notice effect executed at the time of normal reach, only the active notice and the dialogue notice may be executed, and the cut-in notice and the active change are not executed. Further, even when the advance notice effect is executed at the time of normal reach, when the advance notice effect is executed independently, the red color of the big hit expectation suggestion element has a higher big hit expectation than the blue color. In addition, when multiple or two notice effects are executed and the jackpot expectation suggestion element is displayed twice, it is better to have the same color for both jackpot expectation suggestion elements than to have different colors. When the degree is high and the colors of both jackpot expectation suggestion elements are the same, blue has a higher jackpot expectation than red.

In addition, when comparing the cases where the notice effect is executed in the same pattern during the super reach and the normal reach and the jackpot expectation suggestion element is displayed, the jackpot expectation is higher in the super reach than in the normal reach. Become. For example, if the active notice and the dialogue notice are executed as the advance notice during the super reach and the normal reach, and the color of the active hold symbol 37SH5ZA and the color of the dialogue image are both blue, the one at the time of super reach. However, the expectation of a big hit is higher than at the time of normal reach.

In addition, a cut-in notice or an active change may be executed at the time of normal reach. Further, when the advance notice effect is executed in the same pattern during the super reach and the normal reach, the jackpot expectation may be higher in the normal reach than in the super reach, and in a certain scenario pattern. The expectation of a big hit may be higher at the time of super reach than at the time of normal reach, and in a certain scenario pattern, the expectation of big hit may be higher at the time of normal reach than at the time of super reach.

Further, when the aura image is displayed, there is a pattern in which the color of the aura image changes (scenario patterns 5 and 8), but the once displayed aura image is not erased during the execution of the reach effect. It should be noted that there may be a demotion change of the jackpot expectation suggestion element, or there may be a pattern in which the once displayed aura image is erased during the execution of the reach effect.
In addition, the change in the jackpot expectation suggestion factor is the active hold symbol 37S due to the active change.
Although it is provided only in H5ZA, there may be a change in the jackpot expectation suggestion factor (speech image or cut-in image) in the dialogue notice or the cut-in notice. In addition, as the advance notice production, active notice, dialogue notice, cut-in notice, and other notice effects of active change include title notice effect and step-up notice effect (hereinafter sometimes referred to as "non-target notice effect"). May be executed.

Next, the advance notice effect determination process will be described. FIG. 20-3 (A) is a flowchart showing the procedure of the advance notice effect determination process. FIG. 7 shows the effect control CPU 120 for the advance notice effect determination process.
It is executed in the variable display start setting process of step S171 of. In the advance notice effect determination process, the effect control CPU 120 first refers to the effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 to refer to the effect control command.
The fluctuation pattern is determined (step 37SHS10). After determining the variation pattern, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute the advance notice effect based on the determined variation pattern (step 37SHS11). In deciding whether or not to execute the notice production
The effect control CPU 120 refers to the result of the reach effect and the special figure game according to the variation pattern specified from the effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 in the advance notice effect execution decision table shown in FIG. 20-2 (A). do.

As a result of the judgment of step 37SH11, when the advance notice effect is not executed (step 37SH).
S11; NO), the effect control CPU 120 ends the advance notice effect determination process as it is. Further, when the advance notice effect is executed (step 37SHS11; YES), the effect control CPU 1
20 determines the scenario pattern number from the scenario patterns 1 to 23 with reference to the scenario pattern determination table shown in FIG. 20-2 (B) based on the results of the reach effect and the special figure game (step). 37SHS12). After that, the CPU for staging control
120 stores the determined scenario pattern number in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 as a determination result (step 37SHS13).

Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 performs a process of determining an active notice, a dialogue notice, a cut-in notice, and other notice effects (non-target advance notice effects) other than the active change, based on the fluctuation pattern determined in step 37SHS10. Execute (step 37SHS14)
.. For example, as the non-target advance notice effect, as shown in FIG. 20-3 (B), there are a title advance notice effect and a step-up advance notice effect. Title notice production and step-up notice production
Both are executed before the reach is established. The title notice effect is an effect of displaying the name of the reach effect when the reach effect is named on the image display device 5, and there are a pattern in which the background is red and a pattern in which the background is blue. Further, the step-up notice effect is an effect in which the background displayed on the image display device 5 changes to blue before the reach is established, and then the background changes to red as the step-up progresses. When the title notice effect and the step-up notice effect are executed in one variation, the title notice effect is executed first, and then the step-up notice effect is executed. As shown in FIG. 20-3 (B), the title advance notice effect and the step-up advance notice effect have a higher expectation of a big hit when these effects are executed than when they are not executed. Further, when the title preview effect is executed, the expectation of a big hit is higher when the background is red than when it is blue. When the step-up notice effect is executed, the expectation of a big hit is higher when the background is blue and the step-up notice effect is stepped up to red rather than the end. The title notice and step-up notice are
When the background color occurs together with other notice effects, the jackpot expectation is higher when the background color is simply red than when it is blue, regardless of the color of the jackpot expectation suggestion element in the other notice effects. As with other preview effects, if the same color is used together with other preview effects, the expectation of a big hit will be higher for those who have the same color in blue than when they have the same color in red. You may do it. In determining whether or not to execute the non-target advance notice effect, the effect control CPU 120 corresponds to the result of the reach effect and the special figure game according to the fluctuation pattern specified from the effect control command transmitted from the main board 11. Then, the execution of the title advance notice effect and the step-up advance notice effect is determined according to the determination ratio of the other advance notice effects shown in FIG. 20-3 (B). After that, the advance notice production determination process is completed.

Next, the advance notice effect execution process will be described. FIG. 20-4 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the advance notice effect execution process. The advancement effect execution process is executed by the effect control CPU 120 in the variable display effect process of step S172 of FIG. 7. In the advance notice effect execution process, C for effect control
First, the PU 120 reads out the determination result stored in the predetermined area of the RAM 122 in the step 37SHS13 (step 37SHS21).

Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is at the start of fluctuation (step 37).
SHS22). As a result, when it is determined that the fluctuation has started (step 37SHS22;
YES), the effect control CPU 120 executes the active notice (step 37SHS).
23). In step 37SHS23, the active notice according to the determination result is executed. For example, when the scenario pattern 1 is saved as a determination result, the color of the active hold symbol 37SH5ZA is changed to blue as an active notice. Also, step 37SH
In S22, when it is determined that it is not the time when the fluctuation starts (step 37SHS22; NO),
The effect control CPU 120 proceeds to step 37SHS24 as it is.

Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the timing is A (step 37SHS24). As a result, when it is determined that the timing is A (step 37SHS).
24; YES), the effect control CPU 120 executes the serif advance notice process (step 37).
SHS25). In the dialogue advance notice processing, it is determined whether or not to execute the dialogue advance notice in the scenario pattern based on the determination result, and if the scenario pattern is to execute the dialogue advance notice, the dialogue advance notice is executed. For example, when the scenario pattern based on the determination result is the scenario pattern 1, the effect control CPU 120 executes a serif notice that becomes a blue serif image. Further, when the scenario pattern based on the determination result is the scenario pattern 3, the effect control CPU 120 does not execute the dialogue advance notice. Also, step 37SHS24
If it is determined that the timing is not A (step 37SHS24; NO), the staging control CPU 120 proceeds to step 37SHS26 as it is.

Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the timing is B (step 37SHS26). As a result, when it is determined that the timing is B (step 37SHS).
26; YES), the staging control CPU 120 executes the cut-in advance notice process (step 37SHS27). In the cut-in notice process, it is determined whether or not to execute the cut-in notice in the scenario pattern based on the determination result, and the cut-in notice is executed when the scenario pattern is such that the cut-in notice is executed. For example, when the scenario pattern based on the determination result is the scenario pattern 1, the effect control CPU 120 executes a cut-in notice in which the cut-in image turns blue. Further, when the scenario pattern based on the determination result is the scenario pattern 4, the effect control CPU 120 does not execute the cut-in notice. Further, when it is determined in step 37SHS26 that the timing is not B (step 37SHS26; NO), the staging control CPU 120 directly performs step 37SHS.
Proceed to 28.

Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the timing is C (step 37SHS28). As a result, when it is determined that the timing is C (step 37SHS).
28; YES), the staging control CPU 120 executes the active change process (step 37SHS29). In the active change processing, it is determined whether or not to execute the active change in the scenario pattern based on the determination result, and the active change is executed when the scenario pattern executes the active change. For example, when the scenario pattern based on the determination result is the scenario pattern 2, the effect control CPU 120 executes an active change in which the color of the active hold symbol 37SH5ZA is changed from red to blue. If the scenario pattern based on the determination result is scenario pattern 1, the effect control CP
U120 does not perform an active change.

After executing the active change process, or when it is determined in step 37SHS28 that the timing is not C (step 37SHS28; NO), the effect control CPU 120 performs a process of turning on the effect character lamp 37SH37SH09 and aura image 37SHL1 on the image display device 5. Is performed (step 37SHS30). Here, in the advance notice effect, when the advance notice effect in which the jackpot attitude suggestion element is the same color is executed, the effect character lamp 37SH37SH09 is turned on or the image display device 5 is aura according to the color of the same color. The process of displaying the image 37SHL1 is executed. And C for staging control
The PU 120 executes other processing (step 37SHS31), and ends the advance notice effect execution processing.

Next, the flow of the advance notice effect executed in the special figure game will be described. First, the execution timing of the advance notice effect in the special figure game will be described. As shown in FIG. 20-5 (A), when the active notice is executed in the special figure game, the active notice is displayed.
Execution starts when the decorative pattern starts to change.

After that, in the special figure game, the variable display of the decorative pattern is executed, and it is the timing when the reach is established. When the dialogue notice is executed, the dialogue notice is executed at the timing A after a predetermined time has elapsed from the establishment of the reach. Subsequently, when the cut-in notice is executed, the cut-in effect is executed at the timing B after the predetermined time has elapsed from the timing A. Subsequently, when the active change is executed, the active change is executed at the timing C after a predetermined time has elapsed from the timing B.

In the dialogue notice and the cut-in notice, the display of the jackpot expectation suggestion factor is executed from the start of the dialogue notice and the cut-in notice until a predetermined time elapses. Specifically, in the dialogue notice, the dialogue image and the character are displayed until a predetermined time before the timing B after the dialogue notice is started at the timing A. In the cut-in notice, after the cut-in notice is started at the timing B, the cut-in image and the character are displayed until a predetermined time elapses at the timing C before the symbol confirmation display is made.

In the active notice, the active hold symbol whose color has changed is displayed while the special figure game is being executed. Specifically, the active hold symbol whose color has changed is executed from the start of the variable display of the decorative symbol to the confirmation display of the symbol. Even if there is an active change after the active notice, the active hold symbol whose color has changed is displayed until the symbol confirmation display is displayed.

The advance notice effect in the special figure game will be described by taking scenario pattern 1 and scenario pattern 8 as examples. For example, in the case of the scenario pattern 1, as shown in FIG. 20-5 (B), the active notice is executed at the start of the fluctuation, and the color of the active pending symbol becomes blue.
Subsequently, at the timing A after the reach is established, the dialogue notice is executed and the blue dialogue image is displayed. At this time, since both the active hold symbol and the dialogue image are blue, a blue aura image is displayed. Subsequently, the cut-in notice is executed at the timing B, and the blue cut-in image is displayed. At this time, the display of the blue aura image is continued. The active change at timing C is not executed.

Next, a display example of the advance notice effect of the scenario pattern 1 displayed on the image display device 5 will be described. FIG. 20-6 is a diagram showing an execution example of the advance notice effect displayed on the image display device 5.
FIG. 20-6 describes an execution example of the advance notice effect of the scenario pattern 1 in which the result of the special figure game is a big hit. When the special figure game is started, as shown in FIG. 20-6 (A), the decorative symbol starts variable display in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the image display device 5.
Further, in the active hold symbol 37SH5ZA, the first hold display area 37 shown in FIG. 20-1.
Hold display symbol 37SH displayed in SH5Ha or second hold display area 37SH5Hb
5Z is displayed as if moving. When the active effect is performed as the advance notice effect, the active hold symbol 37SH5ZA, which is black when the advance notice effect is not executed, is displayed.
It is displayed in a state where it changes to red or blue at the start of the change of the special figure game. FIG. 20-6 (A)
In the example shown in, the active hold symbol 37SH5ZA is displayed in blue. In addition, FIG.
In 0-6 to 20-10, blue is represented by a dot display and red is represented by a shaded display.

Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 20-6 (B), the "left" and "right" decorative pattern display areas 5L and 5
In R, the same kind of decorative symbol is stopped and displayed, and the reach is established. A combination of decorative symbols in which the same type of decorative symbol is stopped and displayed on the "left" and "right" and the decorative symbol in the "middle" is fluctuating is called a "reach symbol combination". When the reach is established and the reach symbol combination is displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, as shown in FIG. 20-6 (C), the decorative character of "reach" is displayed in the center of the image display device 5. It is displayed in a large size to notify the player of the establishment of reach. At this time, the reach symbol combination displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R is changed to the small symbol display area 3.
Display on 7SH5X.

Subsequently, the main character 37SHM shown in FIG. 20-6 (D) is in the center of the image display device 5.
The image in which 1 and the enemy character 37SHE1 face each other is displayed. Subsequently, at the timing A, as shown in FIG. 20-6 (D), the dialogue notice is executed. In the dialogue advancement, the main character 37SHM1 issues a dialogue saying "It's a game!" And the dialogue image 37SHR1. Is displayed. In the example shown in FIG. 20-6 (D), the dialogue image 37SHR
1 is displayed as a predetermined color, here, blue.

Also, at the time of timing A, the active hold symbol 37SH5ZA and the dialogue image 37
Since both SHR1 are blue of the same color, the aura image 37SHL1 of the same color is used.
Is displayed on the image display device 5. By displaying the aura image 37SHL1 of the colors of the active hold symbol 37SH5ZA and the dialogue image 37SHR1 in this way, the player is informed that the colors of the two jackpot expectation suggestion elements are common and the jackpot expectation is increasing. It can be notified. Further, since the color of the aura image 37SHL1 is blue, the aura image 3
It is possible to notify the player that the jackpot expectation is further higher than when 7SHL1 is red.

Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 20-6 (E), the main character 37S is used as a reach effect.
A battle effect is executed in which the HM1 and the enemy character 37SHE1 confront each other. At this time, by continuously displaying the aura image 37SHL1 displayed at the timing A, not only the active hold symbol 37SH5ZA but also the dialogue image 37SHR1 is blue, and the player is informed that the jackpot expectation is high. It can be notified.

Subsequently, at timing B, the cut-in notice is executed during the battle production.
In the cut-in notice, as shown in FIG. 20-6 (F), the cut-in image 37SHC1 is displayed on the image display device 5. Here, the blue cut-in image 37SHC1 is displayed. At this time, in the active notice, the dialogue notice, and the cut-in notice, the blue image (active hold symbol 37SH5ZA, dialogue image 37SHR1, and cut-in image 37SHC1) was displayed, so that the blue aura image 37SHL1 continues. Is displayed.

After that, as shown in FIG. 20-6 (G), in the battle production, the main character 37
The effect that SHM1 defeats the enemy character 37SHE1 is executed. At this time, among the reach symbol combinations displayed in the small symbol display area 37SH5X, the "middle" symbol is "left".
By stopping and displaying as a symbol of the same type as the "right" symbol, the jackpot symbol combination in which the same type of symbol is stopped and displayed on the "left", "middle", and "right" is displayed in the small symbol display area 37SH5X.

Then, as shown in FIG. 20-6 (H), the small symbol display area 3 in the image display device 5
The jackpot symbol combination displayed on the 7SH5X is moved to the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R and displayed. In this way, it is possible to notify the player that the special figure game is a big hit and the game state is changed to the big hit game.

Next, the case of the scenario pattern 8 will be described. As shown in FIG. 20-5 (C), the active notice is executed at the start of the fluctuation, and the color of the active pending symbol becomes red. Subsequently, at the timing A after the reach is established, the serif notice is executed and the red serif image is displayed. At this time, since both the active hold symbol and the dialogue image are red, a red aura image is displayed. Subsequently, the cut-in notice is executed at the timing B, and the blue cut-in image is displayed. At this time, three active hold symbols, dialogue images, and cut-in images are displayed as jackpot expectation suggestion elements, but the active hold symbols and dialogue images are red, and the cut-in image is blue, which is red. Since there are more people, the display of the red aura image is continued as the aura image. Subsequently, at timing C, the active change is executed, and the color of the active pending symbol changes from red to blue. At this time, among the three jackpot expectation suggestion elements, the dialogue image is red, the active hold symbol and the cut-in image are blue, and the blue color is larger, so that the color of the aura image changes from red to blue.

Next, regarding a display example of the advance notice effect of the scenario pattern 8 displayed on the image display device 5,
This will be described with reference to FIGS. 20-7. FIG. 20-7 describes an execution example of the advance notice effect of the scenario pattern 8 in which the result of the special figure game is a big hit. When the special figure game is started, the decorative symbol starts variable display in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the image display device 5.
Further, in the active hold symbol 37SH5ZA, the first hold display area 37 shown in FIG. 20-1.
Hold display symbol 37SH displayed in SH5Ha or second hold display area 37SH5Hb
5Z is displayed as if moving. When the active effect is performed as the advance notice effect, the active hold symbol 37SH5ZA, which is black when the advance notice effect is not executed, is displayed.
It is displayed in a state where it changes to red or blue at the start of the change of the special figure game. In Figure 20-7,
Although the image at this time is omitted, the image display device 5 displays an image in which the active hold symbol 37SH5ZA is displayed in red among the images shown in FIGS. 20-6 (A).

Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 20-7 (A), the "left" and "right" decorative pattern display areas 5L and 5
In R, the same kind of decorative symbol is stopped and displayed, the reach is established, and the decorative symbol display area 5L.
The reach symbol combination is displayed on, 5C, and 5R. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 20-7 (B), the decorative characters of "reach" are displayed in a large size in the center of the image display device 5, and the player is notified of the establishment of the reach. At this time, the reach symbol combination is displayed in the small symbol display area 37SH5X.

Subsequently, the main character 37SHM1 and the enemy character 37 are located in the center of the image display device 5.
When the image facing SHE1 is displayed and the timing is A, as shown in FIG. 20-7 (C), the dialogue notice is executed. In the dialogue notice, the main character 37SHM1 issues the dialogue "It's a game!" At the same time, the dialogue image 37SHR1 is displayed. FIG. 20
In the example shown in -7 (C), the serif image 37SHR1 is displayed as a predetermined color, here, red.

Also, at the time of timing A, the active hold symbol 37SH5ZA and the dialogue image 37
Since both SHR1s are red, the red aura image 37SHL1 is displayed. The red aura image 37SHL1 has the same shape and color difference as the blue aura image 37SHL1 shown in FIG. 20-6 (D), but the red aura image 37SHL1 has the blue aura image 37SHL.
It may be smaller than 1 or have a low density to indicate that the jackpot expectation is lower than when the blue aura image 37SHL1 is displayed.

Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 20-7 (D), the main character 37S is used as a reach effect.
A battle effect is executed in which the HM1 and the enemy character 37SHE1 confront each other. At this time, by continuously displaying the aura image 37SHL1 displayed at the timing A, not only the active hold symbol 37SH5ZA but also the dialogue image 37SHR1 is red, and the player is informed that the jackpot expectation is high. It can be notified.

Subsequently, at timing B, the cut-in notice is executed during the battle production.
In the cut-in notice, as shown in FIG. 20-7 (E), the cut-in image 37SHC1 is displayed on the image display device 5. Here, the blue cut-in image 37SHC1 is displayed. At this time, in the active notice and the dialogue notice, the red image (active pending symbol 37).
SH5ZA and dialogue image 37SHR1) are displayed, and a blue image (cut-in image 37SHC1) is displayed in the cut-in notice, but since the color displayed as the notice effect is more red, the red aura image 37SHL1 Is displayed continuously.

Then, at the time of timing C, as shown in FIG. 20-7 (F), the active change is executed, and the color of the active pending symbol 37SH5ZA changes from red to blue. When the color of the aura image 37SHL1 changes from red to blue, the player is notified that the blue color is displayed, which increases the expectation of a big hit when executed by a plurality of advance notice effects, so that the expectation of a big hit becomes high. It is possible to notify the player of the fact.

After that, as shown in FIG. 20-7 (G), in the battle production, the main character 37
The effect that SHM1 defeats the enemy character 37SHE1 is executed. At this time, among the reach symbol combinations displayed in the small symbol display area 37SH5X, the "middle" symbol is "left".
By stopping and displaying as a symbol of the same type as the "right" symbol, the jackpot symbol combination in which the same type of symbol is stopped and displayed on the "left", "middle", and "right" is displayed in the small symbol display area 37SH5X.

Then, as shown in FIG. 20-7 (H), the small symbol display area 3 in the image display device 5 is used.
The jackpot symbol combination displayed on the 7SH5X is moved to the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R and displayed. In this way, it is possible to notify the player that the special figure game is a big hit and the game state is changed to the big hit game.

Further, when the aura image 37SHL1 is displayed on the image display device 5, the image display device 5
When the aura image 37SHL1 is displayed, the advance notice effect is further executed, and when the color of the jackpot expectation suggestion element in the advance notice effect is the same as the color of the aura image 37SHL1, the effect character shown in FIG. 20-1. The lamp 37SH09 lights up. Directional character lamp 37SH
09 lights up in the same color as the color of the aura image 37SHL1.

For example, when the advance notice effect is executed in the scenario pattern 1, the active advance notice is executed as shown in FIG. 20-8 (A-1), and the active hold symbol 37SH5ZA is blue, but the image display device 5 has an aura. When the image is not displayed, the effect character lamp 37SH09 is turned off as shown in FIG. 20-8 (A-2).

After that, as shown in FIG. 20-8 (B-1), when the blue dialogue image 37SHR1 is displayed in the dialogue notice, the blue aura image 37SHL1 is displayed on the image display device 5. At this time, the display state of the staging character lamp 37SH09 is updated, and FIG. 20-
As shown in 8 (B-2), of the staging character lamps 37SH09, the right lamp 37SH09
R is lit in blue and the left lamp 37SH09L is off. By turning on the right lamp 37SH09R, the character "heat" can be recognized, and the player can be made to recognize the increase in the expectation of a big hit.

After that, as shown in FIG. 20-8 (C-1), when the blue cut-in image 37SHC1 is displayed in the cut-in notice, the blue aura image 37SHL1 is continuously displayed on the image display device 5. To. The display state of the effect character lamp 37SH09 is updated, and as shown in FIG. 20-8 (C-2), the left lamp 3 of the effect character lamp 37SH09
The 7SH09L and the right lamp 37SH09R light up in blue. By turning on the left lamp 37SH09L and the right lamp 37SH09R, the characters of "super heat" can be recognized, and the player can be made to recognize a further increase in the expectation of a big hit.

Further, when the notice effect is executed in the scenario pattern 8, the active hold symbol 37SH5ZA becomes red in the active notice, and the red line image is displayed in the line notice, so that the red aura image 37SHL1 is displayed. At this time, the staging character lamp 37SH
The display state of 09 is updated, and the right lamp 37SH09 of the staging character lamp 37SH09 is updated.
R is lit in red and the left lamp 37SH09L is off. Subsequently, when the blue cut-in image is displayed in the cut-in notice, the red aura image 37SHL1 is continuously displayed, the staging character lamp 37SH09 also has the right lamp 37SH09R lit in red, and the left lamp 37SH09L. It is off. After that, when the cut-in change is executed and the color of the active hold symbol 37SH5ZA changes from red to blue, the aura image 37SHL1
Turns blue. At this time, the display state of the effect character lamp 37SH09 is updated, and among the effect character lamps 37SH09, the left lamp 37SH09L and the right lamp 37SH09R are lit in blue.

As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 provided with the feature portion 37SH, as a notice effect,
Includes active notices, dialogue notices, cut-in notices, and active changes. When these advance notice effects are executed independently, the jackpot expectation is higher when the jackpot expectation suggestion element is red than when it is blue. In addition, when a plurality of advance notice effects are executed, the jackpot expectation is higher when the jackpot expectation suggestion elements are all blue than when they are all red. For this reason, for example, even if a blue jackpot expectation suggestion element with a low jackpot expectation is displayed in the first preview staging, a blue jackpot expectation suggestion element with a low jackpot expectation alone is displayed in the subsequent preview staging. When is displayed, the jackpot expectation is higher than when a plurality of red jackpot expectation suggestion elements having a high jackpot expectation alone are displayed. Therefore, even if the jackpot expectation suggestion element having a low jackpot expectation is displayed first, it is possible to sufficiently include the possibility that the jackpot expectation will change to a high level in the process of the staging. Therefore, even if a jackpot expectation suggestion element with a low jackpot expectation is displayed in the previous advance notice effect, the player can be sufficiently given a sense of expectation for the jackpot, and the interest can be improved.

In addition, when the jackpot expectation suggestion element of the same color is displayed in multiple notice effects,
The jackpot expectation is higher than when a different color jackpot expectation suggestion element is displayed. For this reason, when the blue jackpot expectation suggestion element, which has a low jackpot expectation by itself, is displayed first,
In the subsequent notice production, the jackpot expectation is higher when the blue jackpot expectation suggestion element is displayed than when the red jackpot expectation suggestion element is displayed alone. Therefore, the jackpot expectation suggestion factor at the time of the notice production that the player expects in the notice staging is red by itself, but when the blue jackpot expectation suggestion factor is displayed in the previous notice staging, the jackpot expectation is expected by itself. It becomes a low degree blue. In this way, the color of the jackpot expectation suggestion factor in the notice production expected by the player changes, so that the interest can be improved.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 provided with the feature unit 37SH, a plurality of advance notice effects such as an active notice, a dialogue notice, a cut-in notice, and an active change may be executed. Is being executed in the variable display of. Therefore, although a plurality of advance notice effects are executed, it becomes easier for the player to recognize the progress of the game, and the effect of the effect can be enhanced.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 provided with the feature unit 37SH, when a plurality of jackpot expectation suggestion elements displayed in the notice effect are the same color, an aura image of that color is displayed. Further, when displaying the aura image, the effect character lamp 37SH09 is turned on according to the aura image. For this reason, it is possible to make the player recognize that the jackpot expectation suggestion element of the same color is displayed in the plurality of advance notice productions, and the variation of the production is increased, so that the interest is improved.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 provided with the feature unit 37SH, two notice effects are executed, and when the color of the jackpot expectation suggestion element is blue in the notice effects, the blue aura image 37SHL1 is displayed. At this time, the display state of the effect character lamp 37SH09 is updated, and the right lamp 37SH09R of the effect character lamp 37SH09 lights up in blue. Therefore, other than the aura image 37SHL1, it is possible to notify the player that the blue jackpot expectation suggestion element is displayed in the two preview effects, so that it is possible to appeal to the player that the jackpot expectation is increasing.

Further, when the advance notice effect in which the color of the jackpot expectation suggestion element is blue is executed while the blue aura image 37SHL1 is displayed, the blue aura image 37SHL1 is continuously displayed. In addition, the display state of the staging character lamp 37SH09 has been updated, and the staging character lamp 37 has been updated.
The right lamp 37SH09R and the left lamp 37SH09L of SH09 light up. For this reason,
In the image display device 5, only the blue aura image 37SHL1 is displayed, and the display number of the blue jackpot expectation suggestion element is not notified, but in the staging character lamp 37SH09, the display count of the blue jackpot expectation suggestion element is displayed. Different display (lighting state) for 2 times and 3 times
As a result, it becomes easier to recognize the progress of the game, so that the effect of the production can be enhanced and the interest can be improved. When the aura image 37SHL1 is displayed, the staging character lamp 3
7SH09 may not be turned on, or the effect character lamp 37SH09 may be turned on instead of displaying the aura image 37SHL1. Further, an effect in which a big hit is determined depending on the lighting (blinking) mode of the effect character lamp 37SH09 may be included. For example, the right lamp 37SH09R and the left lamp 37 of the staging character lamp 37SH09.
After the SH09L lights up in blue, the display of the effect character lamp 37SH09 may be further updated to shine in gold or rainbow to confirm the big hit.

(Modification example of feature portion 37SH)
Hereinafter, a modified example of the pachinko gaming machine 1 provided with the feature portion 37SH will be described. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 provided with the feature unit 37SH, the advance notice effect is executed at the timings A to C at the start of the fluctuation, but the action effect may be executed when the advance notice effect is executed. The action effect is an effect that acts on an object such as a jackpot expectation suggestion element, for example, an effect of hitting an object with a stick, sticking an arrow, or sprinkling confetti. Hereinafter, as an example of the action effect, the action effect acting on the active hold symbol 37SH5ZA will be described. The action effect may or may not be performed when the active change is performed.

FIG. 20-9 is a diagram showing an execution example of the action effect displayed on the image display device. Here, as shown in FIG. 20-9 (A), the active notice is executed and the active pending symbol 37
From the state where SH5ZA is displayed in red, the action effect executed at the timing when the active change is executed will be described. As shown in FIG. 20-9 (A), when the action effect is started, the main character 37SHM having the action tool, here the hammer 37SHD1.
The image in which 1 appears is displayed.

Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 20-9 (B), the main character 37SHM1 is a hammer 37.
Hit the active hold symbol 37SH5ZA with SHD1. Here, when the active change is executed, as shown in FIG. 20-9 (C-1), the active pending symbol 37
The color of SH5ZA changes from red to blue. In this way, the active change is performed. Further, when the active change is not executed, as shown in FIG. 20-9 (C-2), as shown in FIG. 20-9 (C-2),
The color of the active hold symbol 37SH5ZA remains red.

In this way, by executing the action effect, when the active change is executed, not only the color of the active hold symbol 37SH5ZA changes, but also the active hold symbol 3
Changes in the surrounding situation can be added when the 7SH5ZA changes. Therefore, by increasing the variation of the production, the interest is improved. In addition, by executing the action effect, the player is notified of an object to be changed, for example, a jackpot expectation suggestion element. Here, the player is made to recognize that the target of change is the active hold symbol 37SH5ZA. be able to. Furthermore, by executing the action effect, it is possible to notify the player of the timing at which the active change is executed.

The target of the action effect may be something other than the active hold symbol 37SH5ZA. For example, it may be a dialogue image or a cut-in image in a dialogue notice or a cut-in effect, and the action effect on the dialogue image and the cut-in image may be an action effect other than the above-mentioned action effect. For example, the action effect on the dialogue image may be an action effect that asks a question to the character that emits the dialogue in the dialogue image, or only the balloon is displayed and the speech balloon is given an action such as an impact so that the character of the dialogue is displayed. It may be a displayed action effect. Further, the action effect on the cut-in image may be an action effect in which only a part of the cut-in image is displayed and then an impact or the like is applied to the cut-in image in which a part of the cut-in image is displayed, or the cut-in background of the cut-in image. The color of the cut-in background may be changed or the character of the cut-in image may be changed by giving an action such as an impact to the image.

Further, the action effect is not limited to one type of action effect, but a plurality of types of action effect may be provided. Further, when a plurality of types of action effects are provided, the jackpot expectation may differ depending on the type of action effect to be executed, or the rate at which the jackpot expectation suggestion factor changes may differ. Further, the jackpot expectation may be changed depending on the timing at which the action effect is executed and the jackpot expectation suggestion factor that is the target of the action effect. For example, when the action effect is executed, the rate of change in the jackpot expectation or the jackpot expectation suggestion element may be higher when the action effect is executed later than when it is executed earlier, or the cut. The rate of change in the jackpot expectation degree and the jackpot expectation suggestion factor may be higher when the action effect is executed on the in-image than when the action effect is executed on the dialogue image. Further, the action effect may be executed a plurality of times in one variable display, and when the action effect is executed a plurality of times, the action effect is executed for a plurality of jackpot expectation suggestion elements. Alternatively, the action effect may be executed for a single jackpot expectation suggestion element.
In addition, when there are multiple types of action effects, the mode of action effects and the advance notice effects are associated with each other.
When the action effect having a corresponding relationship is executed by the advance notice effect, the jackpot expectation may be high. For example, the action effect A corresponds to the dialogue notice, and the action effect B corresponds to the cut-in notice.
Corresponds, and it is assumed that the action effect C corresponds to the active change. In this case, the action effect A may have a higher expectation of a big hit when it is executed by the dialogue notice than when it is executed by the cut-in notice or the active change.

Further, when the advance notice effect is executed, the operation effect may be executed. The operation effect is an effect in which an operation detection means for detecting the operation of the player is provided, and when the operation of the player is detected, the jackpot expectation suggestion factor may change. Hereinafter, as an example of the operation effect, an operation effect in which the color of the active hold symbol 37SH5ZA may change due to an active change will be described.

FIG. 20-10 is a diagram showing an execution example of an operation effect displayed on the image display device. Here, as shown in FIG. 20-10 (A), the active notice and the cut-in effect are executed, the active hold symbol 37SH5ZA is displayed in red, and the cut-in image 37S is displayed.
The operation effect executed at the timing when the active change is executed from the state where the HC1 is displayed and the aura image 37SHL1 is displayed will be described. The operation effect may or may not be executed when the active change is executed.

As shown in FIG. 20-10 (A), the cut-in image 37SHC1 and the aura image 37S.
When a predetermined time has elapsed after the HL1 is displayed, the button image 37SHB1 imitating the push button 31B (see FIG. 1) is displayed on the image display device 5 as shown in FIG. 20-10 (B). Further, the image display device 5 displays the characters "press!" Together with the button image 37SHB1. The operation of the push button 31B is promoted to the player by these button images 37SHB1 and the characters "press!". The button image 37SHB1 may be displayed when the active change is executed and when it is not executed.

When the active change is executed, when the player operates the push button 31B, the push sensor 35B detects the operation of the push button 31B operated by the movement of the player, and is shown in FIG. 20-10 (C-1). As shown, the color of the active hold symbol 37SH5ZA changes from red to blue. Further, when the active change is not executed, even if the player operates the push button 31B, the color of the active hold symbol 37SH5ZA remains red as shown in FIG. 20-10 (C-2).

In this way, when the active change is executed by executing the operation effect, the active hold symbol 37SH5ZA is changed by the operation of the push button 31B by the player. For this reason, the active hold symbol 37SH5ZA appears to change depending on the operation of the player, so that the player can feel that he / she is participating in the game, and the hobby of the game is improved.

The operation of the stick controller 31A may be performed instead of the operation of the push button 31B, and the active change may be executed when the controller sensor unit 35A detects the operation of the stick controller 31A. Further, the operation may be performed on something other than the stick controller 31A and the push button 31B, for example, a lever or a sword accessory provided on the side of the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the movement of a player who puts his or her hands together or holds his or her palm in front of the pachinko gaming machine 1 may be detected.

The operation of the push button 31 may be a long press operation or a continuous hit operation in which the push button 31 is long-pressed or repeatedly hit, instead of simply pushing the push button 31B.
In these long press operations and repeated hit operations, the advance notice effect such as an active change may be gradually advanced. In addition, in the active change executed by the long press operation or the continuous hit operation, the advance notice effect gradually progresses, such as the color of the active hold symbol 37SH5ZA gradually changing from the color before the change to the color after the change. A failure pattern may be provided that eventually returns to the color (state) before the change.

Further, for example, when the active change is executed when a predetermined operation mode of the push button 31B is detected, the expectation of a big hit is higher than when the active change is executed when another operation mode is detected. It may be. For example, the jackpot expectation may be higher when the operation of the push button 31B is executed by the long press operation or the continuous hit operation than when the active change is executed by the push operation. Push button 3
When encouraging the player to press and hold 1B or repeatedly hit the button, for example, the button image 37SHB.
Instead of the character "press!" Displayed together with 1, characters such as "long press!" And "continuous hit!" May be displayed.

Further, as the scenario pattern of the advance notice effect, a scenario pattern in which a big hit is confirmed or a scenario pattern in which a loss is confirmed may be provided. The scenario pattern in which the jackpot is confirmed is a scenario pattern that is not determined when the result of the special figure game is lost. Further, the scenario pattern in which the loss is confirmed is a scenario pattern that is not determined when the result of the special figure game is a big hit.

Further, when determining the content of the advance notice effect, the scenario pattern may be determined, and the content of the advance notice effect may be determined in a mode other than the mode in which the advance notice effect is executed based on the determined scenario pattern. For example, based on the result of the special figure game, the content of the reach, etc., one notice effect, for example, whether or not to execute the cut-in notice, and when the cut-in notice is executed, the content of the cut-in notice is predetermined. It may be determined by a ratio, and from the result, it may be determined by a predetermined ratio whether or not to execute another advance notice effect based on the result of the special figure game, the content of the reach, and the like. Further, the advance notice effect may be divided into a plurality of groups, and the content of the advance notice effect may be determined depending on whether or not the advance notice effect is executed in those groups. For example, multiple patterns of whether or not the active notice and the dialogue notice are executed and the contents when the notice is executed, and whether or not the cut-in notice and the active change are executed and their contents are stored, and those patterns are stored in the special figure game. The decision may be made based on the result, the content of the reach, and the like.

Further, the effect mode in the advance notice effect may be a change other than the change in the color of the jackpot expectation degree suggestion element. For example, in active notice and active change, active hold symbol 37
Instead of changing the color of SH5ZA, the size and shape of the active hold symbol 37SH5ZA may be changed. For example, active hold symbol 37S by active notice
The H5ZA may be made huge, or the shape of the active hold symbol 37SH5ZA may be changed from a simple round shape to a shape imitating a character's face, or may be a shape imitating a vehicle, food, or the like. Further, in the dialogue notice, instead of changing the color of the dialogue image, the size and font of the dialogue may be changed, or the character that emits the dialogue may be changed. Alternatively, the voice of the dialogue or the sound of BGM may be changed. Further, in the cut-in notice, the type of the character displayed together with the cut-in, the width of the cut-in, the area of the cut-in, and the like may be changed.

Further, when a plurality of advance notice effects are executed, the degree of expectation may be different depending on the number of times the advance notice effects are executed and the execution timing of the advance notice effects. For example, among the dialogue notice, cut-in notice, and cut-in change, when three notice effects are executed, the jackpot expectation may be higher than when two notice effects are executed. Further, for example, when the dialogue notice is executed three times, the jackpot expectation may be higher when the dialogue announcement is executed three times than when it is executed twice. In addition, when there are three times when the dialogue notice may be executed, the expectation of a big hit is higher when the dialogue notice is executed at the third timing than when the dialogue notice is executed at the first timing. It may be made higher. Further, the timing at which the advance notice effect is executed may be determined at a predetermined ratio.

Further, the effect mode (color of the jackpot expectation suggestion element) in the advance notice effect may be four or more. For example, there may be four or more types of effect in one type of advance notice effect. Further, the effect mode in the preview effect may be the same as the effect mode in other preview effects (the color of the jackpot expectation suggestion element is the same), or different (the color of the jackpot expectation suggestion element is different). It may be set to. For example, in the dialogue notice, the color of the dialogue image can be changed to four colors of black, red, blue, and yellow, and in the cut-in notice, the color of the cut-in image is changed to five colors of black, red, blue, yellow, and green. It may be variable. In this case, when there are a plurality of execution timings of the same type of advance notice effect, the advance notice effect executed at a specific number of times has the same type as the effect mode, for example, the effect mode in the previously executed advance notice effect. You may do it. For example, the execution timing of the cut-in notice is 3
If there are times, the color of the cut-in image when the cut-in notice is executed at the third executable timing may be the same color as the color of the dialogue image in the previously executed dialogue notice.

Further, a plurality of advance notice effects may be executed at the same time. For example, the dialogue notice, the cut-in notice, and the active change may be executed at the same time. At this time, in the advance notice effect that is executed at the same time, the same effect mode may be used. For example, when the serif notice and the cut-in notice are executed at the same time, the serif image and the cut-in image may have the same color.

Further, there may be a case where the mode of the effect to be executed differs depending on the type of the advance notice effect. For example, in the active notice and cut-in notice, the jackpot expectation suggestion factors are black, blue,
It may be red, and the dialogue notice and active change may be such that the jackpot expectation suggestion factor may be yellow or green.

Further, although the plurality of advance notice effects are executed with one variable display, they may be executed across a plurality of variable displays. For example, a plurality of advance notice effects may be executed in a so-called look-ahead effect or a hold effect executed by a look-ahead determination means that performs a look-ahead determination for a variable display that has not yet been started.

Further, when displaying the aura image 37SHL1 on the image display device 5, the aura image 37
When SHL1 is generated, the display priority of the aura image 37SHL1 may be higher than that of the images of other effects. By giving higher priority to the display of the aura image 37SHL1 than the images of other effects, the display of the aura image 37SHL1 can be emphasized to the player. In order to raise the display priority, for example, the brightness at the time of display may be increased.
You can increase the movement or increase the concentration.

Further, after a while has passed since the aura image 37SH1 is displayed, the display priority of the aura image 37SH1 may be lowered. By lowering the display priority of the aura image 37SH1, the aura image 37SH1 can be prevented from interfering with the subsequent production.

Further, the advance notice effect may be performed not only by the image display device 5 but also by another device or the like. For example, a sub-image display device, which is a small image display device other than the image display device 5, is provided on the game board 2 or the game machine frame 3 of the pachinko game machine 1, and a notice effect is displayed on the sub-image display device. You may do it. In this case, for example, the active notice and the active change may be executed by the image display device 5, and the dialogue notice and the cut-in notice may be executed by the sub image display device. The sub-image display device may be composed of an organic EL or a dot matrix LED. The sub-image display device may be fixed in the vicinity of, for example, the image display device 5, or may be movable or retractable.

Alternatively, a movable accessory or the like may be provided to perform a warning effect by the operation of the accessory, or a device such as a lamp or a speaker may be used to perform a warning effect using light, voice, or the like. May be good. Further, as a warning effect, vibration, wind, or the like may be generated by a vibration generating means or a wind generating means. A plurality of these devices may be used to perform the advance notice effect. Further, the jackpot expectation may be different depending on the device on which the notice effect is executed. For example, the big hit expectation may be low in the notice effect of the lamp, but the big hit expectation may be high in the notice effect of the vibration generating means. Further, the jackpot expectation may be different depending on the number of devices in which the notice effect is generated. For example, the larger the number of devices on which the notice effect is executed, the higher the jackpot expectation may be. Further, in the advance notice effect by the vibration generating means or the wind generating means, the big hit expectation may be different depending on the vibration or the strength of the wind. For example, the strong pattern with the strong vibration or the wind is weaker with the vibration or the wind. The jackpot expectation may be higher than the pattern.

Further, depending on the mode of the advance notice effect, a so-called big hit confirmation advance notice effect that does not cause a loss may be provided. For example, in any of the active notice, the dialogue notice, the cut-in notice, and the active change, the effect that the color of the big hit expectation suggestion element is gold or rainbow color may be the big hit confirmation notice effect, or the wind is generated by the wind generating means. The notice effect to be generated may be a big hit confirmed notice effect. Further, by executing the predetermined advance notice effect a specific number of times, the jackpot expectation may be extremely high or the jackpot may be confirmed.

It is also possible to perform a timer effect that displays a timer until the timings A to C when the notice effect occurs. Further, for example, when the first timer effect for displaying the timer up to the timing A and the second timer effect for performing the timer effect up to the timing B are provided, the first timer effect is executed when the timer becomes 0. A notice effect, for example, a notice effect executed when the timers of the dialogue effect and the second timer effect become 0, for example, if the suggestion factors of the big hit expectation of the cut-in effect are the same, the big hit expectation is high. You may do it.

Further, the advantageous state is taken as an example of the big hit gaming state, but other advantageous states may be used. For example, it may be in a probabilistic state or a time-saving state. Further, the state may be advantageous for the player such as a predetermined zone.

(Explanation of feature section 37SH and feature section 31AK)
Next, the feature portion 37SH and the feature portion 31AK will be described. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, in the reach effect, the title notice shown in the feature unit 31AK and the cut-in notice shown in the feature 37SH may be executed, for example, during the battle effect. At this time, the jackpot expectation may be different depending on the relationship between the title notice and the cut-in notice. For example, when the characters of the title in the title notice and the color of the cut-in image in the cut-in notice are the same color, the jackpot expectation may be higher than when the colors are different. Also, if the characters of the title in the title notice and the color of the cut-in image in the cut-in notice are the same color, the color that has a higher expectation of big hit by itself has a lower expectation of big hit when there are multiple colors. good. For example, when the title notice is executed alone, the red title character has a higher expectation of big hit than the blue one, and when the cut-in notice is executed alone, the red cut-in image is better than the blue one. When the title notice and the cut-in notice are executed when the big hit expectation is high, the big hit expectation is that the color of the title text and the cut-in image in both notices is blue rather than red. May be higher. In this case, the effect of the effect is enhanced by executing the title notice, and even if the title notice is an expected degree pattern, it can be expected to be developed after that, so that the game entertainment is improved.

Further, for example, when the advance notice effect shown in the feature unit 37SH is executed during the super reach E in which the jackpot expectation is low in the feature unit 31AK, a blue dialogue image is displayed rather than a red dialogue image is displayed as a dialogue effect. When it is done, the big hit expectation may be high.

In such a case, when the relationship between the type of super reach and the advance notice effect becomes a specific relationship, the jackpot expectation may be high. For example, in the case of Super Reach E, the jackpot expectation is higher when the dialogue image is blue than when it is red, and the jackpot expectation is suggested in the active notice and cut-in notice of other notices. The expectation of a big hit is higher when the element is red than the blue, and when the element is Super Reach D, the expectation of a big hit is higher when the cut-in image is blue than red in the cut-in effect, and the active notice Or, in the line notice, the jackpot expectation may be higher when the jackpot expectation suggestion element is red than when it is blue.

In the feature unit 31AK, the jackpot expectation changes in each element of the title notification timing, display area, expectation suggestion display, expectation suggestion effect, title display end timing, decision effect, development effect, and image type of effect mode. In this case, when executed together with the notice effect in the feature unit 37SH, the pattern in which the jackpot expectation is low in each of the above elements and the jackpot expectation suggestion element in the notice effect is a pattern in which the jackpot expectation is low (displayed in blue). A certain person may have a higher expectation of a big hit than a pattern (displayed in red) having a high expectation of a big hit.

(Additional notes regarding the feature section 37SH)
(1) The gaming machine according to one aspect of the present invention is a gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) that is advantageous to the player (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like).
A predetermined effect execution means (for example, an effect control CPU 120 or the like) capable of executing a predetermined effect (for example, a notice effect) is provided.
The predetermined effect includes at least a first predetermined effect (for example, an active notice) and a second predetermined effect (for example, a dialogue notice).
The predetermined effect executing means is
A first effect mode in which the first predetermined effect is used for an effect in which the ratio of being controlled to the advantageous state is high (for example, an effect mode in which the active hold symbol 37SH5ZA is displayed in red in an active notice), a first effect mode. A second effect mode used for an effect in which the ratio of being controlled to the advantageous state is lower than that (for example, in the active notice, the active hold symbol 37SH5Z).
It can be executed by any one of a plurality of modes including at least an effect mode in which A is displayed in blue (for example, the active hold symbol 37SH5ZA can be displayed in red or blue in the active notice). etc),
From the first effect mode (for example, an effect mode in which the dialogue image 37SHR1 is displayed in red in the dialogue notice) and the first effect mode in which the second predetermined effect is used for an effect in which the ratio of being controlled to the advantageous state is high. Is any one of a plurality of types of staging modes including at least a second staging mode used for the staging in which the ratio controlled to the advantageous state is low (for example, a staging mode in which the dialogue image 37SHR1 is displayed in blue in the dialogue notice). (For example, the dialogue image 37SHR1 can be displayed in red or blue in the dialogue notice, etc.).
The first predetermined effect is executed according to the first effect mode, and the second predetermined effect is performed by the second effect.
When it is executed according to the effect mode (for example, the active hold symbol 3 in the active notice)
7SH5ZA is displayed in red, and the dialogue image 37SHR1 is displayed in the dialogue notice.
Is displayed in blue, etc.)
The first predetermined effect is executed by the second effect mode, and the second predetermined effect is performed by the second effect.
When it is executed according to the effect mode (for example, the active hold symbol 3 in the active notice)
7SH5ZA is displayed in blue, and the dialogue image 37SHR1 is displayed in the dialogue notice.
Is displayed in blue, etc.)
The predetermined effect can be executed so that the ratio controlled to the advantageous state is high (for example, even if the active hold symbol 37SH5ZA is displayed in blue in the active notice.
By displaying the dialogue image 37SHR1 in blue in the dialogue notice, the rate of being controlled to the jackpot gaming state is higher than in the case where the active hold symbol 37SH5ZA is displayed in red in the active notice).
It is characterized by that.

According to the above configuration, it is possible to improve the game entertainment.
(2) In the gaming machine of the above (1), the predetermined effect executing means has one variable display (for example,
It is possible to execute the first predetermined effect and the second predetermined effect in one variable display, etc. (for example, after the active notice is executed in the variable display of Inokai, the dialogue notice can be executed, etc.). You may.

According to the above configuration, the player can easily recognize the progress of the game, and the effect of the effect can be enhanced.

(3) In the gaming machine of the above (1) or (2), when the first predetermined effect is executed by the first effect mode and the second predetermined effect is executed by the first effect mode (for example,).
In addition to displaying the active hold symbol 37SH5ZA in red in the active notice,
When the dialogue image 37SHR1 is displayed in red in the dialogue notice, etc.),
The first predetermined effect is executed by the second effect mode, and the second predetermined effect is performed by the second effect.
When it is executed according to the effect mode (for example, the active hold symbol 3 in the active notice)
Even if it is possible to execute a notification effect (for example, an effect of displaying an aura image on the image display device 5) for displaying the 7SH5ZA in blue and displaying the dialogue image 37SHR1 in blue in the dialogue notice). good.
According to the above configuration, the interest is improved by increasing the variation of the production.

(4) In any of the game machines (1) to (3) above, an action effect (for example, an effect in which the main character 37SHM1 hits an active hold symbol 37SH5ZA with a hammer 37SHD1) that acts on the predetermined effect is executed. Further equipped with a staging execution means (for example, a staging control CPU 120, etc.)
The action effect executing means is
An action effect (for example, the active hold symbol 37SH5ZA displayed in red is used as the main character 37SH) so as to change the mode of the predetermined effect from the first effect mode to the second effect mode.
By hitting M1 with a hammer 37SHD1, the active hold symbol 37SH5ZA
It may be possible to perform an effect (such as an effect in which the color of is changed from red to blue).

According to the above configuration, the interest is improved by increasing the variation of the production.

(5) In any of the game machines (1) to (4) above, the predetermined effect executing means is
The first predetermined effect and the second predetermined effect can be executed by using different effect means (for example, the active notice can be executed by the image display device 5 and the dialogue notice can be executed by the sub image display device, etc.). ) May be.

According to the above configuration, the interest is improved by increasing the variation of the production.

(6) In any of the above-mentioned gaming machines (1) to (5), a detection means capable of detecting the movement of the player (for example, a push sensor for detecting the operation of the push button 31B operated by the movement of the player). 35B etc.)
When the predetermined effect executing means detects the movement of the player, the predetermined effect changes the predetermined effect from the first effect mode to the second effect mode (for example, the operation of the push button 31B operated by the player's operation). When the push sensor 35B detects it, the predetermined effect may be executed so as to change the active hold symbol 37SH5ZA in the active notice from red to blue, etc.).

According to the above configuration, since the player can feel that he / she is participating in the game, the hobby of the game is improved.

(7) In any of the game machines (1) to (6) above, the first display state (for example, the display state in which the effect character lamp 37SH09 is off) and the second display state (for example, the effect character lamp 37SH09). Right lamp 37SH09R is lit display state) and third display state (for example, left lamp 37SH09L and right lamp 37SH09R of staging character lamp 37SH09)
Display means that can be displayed (for example, a staging character lamp 37SH09 equipped with a left lamp 37SH09L in which the characters "super" are formed and a right lamp 37SH09R in which the characters "heat" are formed). When,
The display state updating means (for example, updating from the state in which the effect character lamp 37SH09 is turned off to the state in which the right lamp 37SH09R is turned on) is possible according to the execution of the predetermined effect (for example, the state in which the effect character lamp 37SH09 is turned off). , CPU 120 for staging control, etc.)
The predetermined effect executing means is
As the predetermined effect, the first predetermined effect (for example, active notice, etc.), the second predetermined effect (for example, dialogue notice, etc.), and the third predetermined effect (for example, cut-in notice, etc.)
Is feasible and
The ratio of controlling the third predetermined effect to the advantageous state is lower than that of the first effect mode (for example, the effect of displaying the cut-in image 37SHC1 in red in the cut-in notice) and the first effect mode. (For example, the ratio of being controlled to the jackpot gaming state is low, etc.) A plurality of types of modes including at least a second staging mode (for example, a staging in which the cut-in image 37SHC1 is displayed in blue in a cut-in notice). Of these, it is feasible by either aspect,
The display state updating means is
The first predetermined effect is executed by the first effect mode (for example, the active hold symbol 37SH5ZA is displayed in red in the active notice), and the second predetermined effect is executed by the first effect mode (for example,). Dialogue image 37 in the dialogue notice
(For example, when SHR1 is displayed in red), the display means is displayed from the first display state to the second display state.
It is possible to update to the display state (for example, it is possible to update from the state where the effect character lamp 37SH09 is off to the state where the right lamp 37SH09R is on).
When the display means is updated to the second display state, the third predetermined effect is further executed according to the first effect mode (for example, the cut-in image 37 in the cut-in notice).
In the case of displaying SHC1 in red, etc.), the display means is displayed from the second display state to the third display means.
It may be possible to update to the display state (for example, it is possible to update from the state in which the right lamp 37SH09R of the effect character lamp 37SH09 is lit to the state in which the left lamp 37SH09L and the right lamp 37SH09R are lit).

1 ... Pachinko gaming 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 staging control
123… Display control unit

Claims (1)

A gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player.
A detection means that can detect the movement of the player,
A predetermined effect execution means capable of executing a predetermined effect, and
A change effect execution means capable of executing a change effect that changes the effect mode of the predetermined effect,
A notification effect execution means capable of executing a notification effect for notifying that the predetermined effect is executed is provided.
The predetermined effect includes at least a first predetermined effect and a second predetermined effect.
The predetermined effect executing means is
A first effect mode in which the first predetermined effect is used for an effect in which the ratio controlled to the advantageous state is high, and a second effect mode in which the first predetermined effect is used in an effect in which the ratio controlled to the advantageous state is lower than the first effect mode. It is feasible by any of a plurality of aspects including at least.
A first effect mode in which the second predetermined effect is used for an effect in which the ratio controlled to the advantageous state is high, and a second effect mode in which the second predetermined effect is used in an effect in which the ratio controlled to the advantageous state is lower than the first effect mode. It can be performed by any one of a plurality of types of staging modes including at least one.
The first predetermined effect is executed by the second effect mode and the second predetermined effect is executed as compared with the case where the first predetermined effect is executed by the first effect mode and the second predetermined effect is executed by the second effect mode. Is possible to execute the predetermined effect so that the ratio of being controlled to the advantageous state is higher when the method is executed according to the second effect mode.
When the first predetermined effect is executed by the first effect mode and the second predetermined effect is executed by the second effect mode, the change effect executing means first performs the first predetermined effect being executed. It is possible to execute the change effect of changing from the effect mode to the second effect mode.
The notification effect executing means is a case where the first predetermined effect is executed by the first effect mode and the second predetermined effect is executed by the first effect mode, and the first predetermined effect is performed by the second effect mode. When the second predetermined effect is executed according to the second effect mode, the notification effect can be executed.
A gaming machine characterized by that.

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