JP7092727B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

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

A gaming machine that executes a timer effect that counts down the time until the advance notice effect is executed has been proposed (for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2017-140269

In a gaming machine as described in Patent Document 1, there is room for improvement in improving the interest of gaming.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine with improved interest in gaming.

(1) In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to 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, the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the feature unit 051AK).
An effect suggesting that the effect is controlled to the advantageous state, the first specific effect (for example, a symbol tempai) and the second specific effect (for example, a pattern tempai) in which the ratio of being controlled to the advantageous state is higher than that of the first specific effect. A specific effect executing means (for example, a CPU 103 for determining a variation pattern or a production control CPU 120 for executing the process of step 051AKS002) capable of executing a plurality of types of specific effects including a hold notice and a premier character notice).
A special effect executing means (for example, step 051AKS008) that is different from the specific effect and can execute a special effect (for example, a well-end meeting effect) suggesting that the specific effect is executed in response to the specific effect. It is equipped with a staging control CPU 120) that executes processing.
The special effect executing means can start the special effect by any one of a plurality of predetermined modes , and can change the special effect from the predetermined mode to a specific mode.
As the execution pattern of the special effect, the first pattern (for example, FIG. 10-1 (A)) that changes the special effect from the predetermined mode to the specific mode at the timing when the specific effect is started, and the specific effect Includes a second pattern (eg, FIG. 10-1 (B)) that changes the special effect from the predetermined aspect to the particular aspect after being initiated.
The rate at which the second specific effect is executed differs between the case where the special effect is executed in the first pattern and the case where the special effect is executed in the second pattern (for example, FIG. 10-4). ) ,
The special effect executing means can execute the special effect for displaying a suggestion display.
The display element of the suggestion display includes a first display element and a second display element different from the first display element.
There are a plurality of types of the first display element and the second display element.
The ratio of the second specific effect being executed after the special effect is executed differs depending on the combination of the type of the first display element and the type of the second display element .
With such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a rear perspective 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 explanatory drawing which shows the display result determination table. 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 timing chart which shows the execution timing of the special effect and the specific effect of the feature part 051AK. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the pre-reading notice setting process of a feature part 051AK. It is a figure which shows an example of the determination ratio of the hold notice. It is a figure which shows an example of the determination ratio of a special effect. It is a figure which shows the example of the dialogue pattern. It is a figure which shows the directing operation example of the characteristic part 051AK. It is a figure which shows the directing operation example of the characteristic part 051AK. It is a timing chart which shows the change timing of the special effect of the feature part 051AK. It is a timing chart which shows the execution timing of the timer notice of the feature part 051AK. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a timer notice setting process of a feature part 051AK. It is a figure which shows the directing operation example of the characteristic part 051AK. It is a figure which shows the directing operation example of the characteristic part 051AK.

(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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The variable winning ball device 6B (ordinary electric accessory) forms a second starting winning opening that is changed between a closed state and an open state by a solenoid 81 (see FIG. 3). The variable winning ball device 6B includes, for example, an electric tulip-shaped accessory having a pair of movable wing pieces, and the movable wing pieces are in a vertical position when the solenoid 81 is in the off state, so that the tip of the movable wing pieces is in a vertical position. Is close to the winning ball device 6A and is in a closed state in which the game ball does not enter the second starting winning opening (also referred to as the second starting winning opening is closed). On the other hand, the variable-sweep wing device 6B is in an open state in which the game ball can enter the second start winning opening because the movable wing piece is in the tilted position when the solenoid 81 is on (second start). It is also said that the winning opening is open.) When a game ball enters the second start winning opening, a predetermined number (for example, three) of prize balls may be paid out and the second special figure game may be started. The variable winning ball device 6B may be any as long as it changes between the closed state and the open state, and is not limited to the one provided with the electric tulip type accessory.

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

Below the winning ball device 6A and the variable winning ball device 6B, a special variable winning ball device 7 having a large winning opening is provided. The special variable winning ball device 7 is provided with a large winning opening door that is opened and closed by a solenoid 82 (see FIG. 3), 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) is also referred to as a starting winning.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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. 3).

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.

FIG. 2 is a rear perspective view of the pachinko gaming machine 1. A main board 11 housed in a board case 201 is mounted on the back surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1. The main board 11 is provided with a setting key 51 and a setting changeover switch 52. The setting key 51 functions as a lock switch for switching to a setting change state or a setting confirmation state. The setting changeover switch 52 functions as a setting switch for changing set values such as a jackpot winning probability and a payout rate in a setting change state. The setting key 51 and the setting changeover switch 52 may be attached to the outside of the main board 11 such as a predetermined position of the power supply board 17.

A display monitor 29 is arranged in the center of the back surface of the main board 11, and a display changeover switch 30 is arranged on the side of the display monitor 29. The display monitor 29 may be configured by using, for example, a 7-segment LED display device. The display monitor 29 and the display changeover switch 30 are arranged in front of the main board 11 when the back side of the game board 2 is visually recognized with the gaming machine frame 3 open.

The display monitor 29 can display winning information such as a continuous ratio, a combination ratio, and a base. The ream ratio is the ratio of the number of prize balls by winning the first prize opening and the second prize opening (attacker) to the total number of prize balls. Of the total number of prize balls, the number of prize balls by winning the 2nd starting winning opening (Denchu) and the number of winning balls by winning the 1st big winning opening and the 2nd big winning opening (attacker) occupy the role ratio. It is a ratio. The base is the ratio of the total number of prize balls to the number of game balls launched. The display monitor 29 can display the set value in the pachinko gaming machine 1 when the setting is changed or the setting is confirmed. The display monitor 29 may be capable of displaying a setting value or the like to be changed or confirmed when the setting is changed or confirmed.

The setting key 51 and the setting changeover switch 52 cannot be operated from the front side of the pachinko gaming machine 1 when the gaming machine frame 3 is closed. A glass door frame 3a having a glass window is rotatably provided in the gaming machine frame 3, and the gaming area can be opened and closed by the glass door frame 3a. When the glass door frame 3a is closed, the game area can be seen through the glass window.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, a security cover 500A is attached to the right end portion of the outer frame 1a formed in the shape of a vertically long square frame. When the gaming machine frame 3 is closed, the security cover 500A covers the right side portion of the board case 201 including the setting key 51 and the setting changeover switch 52 from the back surface side. The security cover 500A is a substantially L-shaped member including a short piece 500Aa and a long piece 500Ab, and may be made of a transparent synthetic resin.

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

In this normal symbol game, if a specific normal symbol (design per normal symbol) is stopped and displayed, the display result of the normal symbol becomes "per normal symbol". On the other hand, if a normal symbol other than a normal symbol (a normal symbol lost symbol) is stopped and displayed as a confirmed normal symbol, the display result of the normal symbol becomes "normal symbol lost". When it becomes "per 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 the special symbol game, if a specific special symbol (big hit symbol, for example, "7", the actual symbol differs depending on the jackpot type described later) is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol, it becomes "big hit" and the jackpot symbol. If a predetermined special symbol (small hit symbol, for example, "2") different from the above is stopped and displayed, it becomes "small hit". Further, if a special symbol (missing symbol, for example, "-") different from the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed, it becomes "missing".

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In addition, the reach effect is executed in response to the above-mentioned reach mode during the variable display of the decorative pattern. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the ratio of the display result (display result of the special figure game or variable display of the decorative symbol) to be "big hit" (also called big hit reliability or big hit expectation) is determined according to the effect 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 all stopped and displayed on predetermined effective lines in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right". ..

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

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

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

The effect that the pachinko gaming machine 1 can execute includes displaying the above-mentioned variable display compatible display (hold display or active display). Further, as another effect, for example, a notice effect for notifying the reliability of the jackpot is executed during the variable display of the decorative symbol. The notice effect includes a notice effect that announces the jackpot reliability in the variable display during execution, and a pre-reading advance notice effect that announces the jackpot reliability in the variable display (variable display in which execution is suspended) before execution. As the pre-reading 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. In addition, various boards such as a payout control board, an information terminal board, and a launch control board are arranged on the back surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1. Further, a power supply board 17 is also mounted. Various control boards are configured so that not only electronic circuit boards such as printed wiring boards on which conductor patterns are formed and electric components can be mounted, but also electrical components are mounted on the electronic circuit boards to realize specific electrical functions. It is a concept including the electronic circuit mounting board.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, electric power from an AC power source such as AC100V in an external power source such as a commercial power source can be supplied to electric parts including various control boards such as a main board 11 and an effect control board 12 by a power supply board 17. The power supply board 17 includes, for example, a rectifying circuit for converting alternating current (AC) to direct current (DC), a power supply circuit for converting a predetermined direct current voltage to a specific direct current voltage (for example, direct current 12V, direct current 5V, etc.), and the like. I have.

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, a solenoid circuit 111, and the like.

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

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

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

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

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

A reset signal, a power cutoff signal, and a clear signal from the power supply board 17 are taken into the switch circuit 110 and transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100. The reset signal is an operation stop signal for putting a control circuit such as a game control microcomputer 100 into an operation stop state, and can be output by using any of a power supply monitoring circuit, a watchdog timer built-in IC, and a system reset IC. All you need is. The power cutoff signal turns off when the predetermined power supply voltage used in the pachinko gaming machine 1 exceeds a predetermined value, and turns on when the period during which the predetermined power supply voltage falls below the predetermined value continues until the power failure reference time or longer. Become. The clear signal is turned on in response to, for example, a pressing operation on the clear switch provided on the power supply board 17.

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.

A display monitor 29, a display changeover switch 30, a setting key 51, a setting changeover switch 52, and a door opening sensor 90 are connected to the main board 11. The door opening sensor 90 detects the opening of the gaming machine frame 3 including the glass door frame 3a.

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

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

The 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, various data (data such as various tables) stored in the ROM 121 are used, and the RAM 122 is used as the main memory.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Boards other than the main board 11, such as the 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. 4 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. 4, 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 recovery condition is satisfied (step S3). The recovery condition can be satisfied when the clear signal is off, there is backup data, and the backup RAM is normal. When the power supply of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started, for example, if the clear switch provided on the power supply board 17 is pressed, a clear signal in the ON state is input to the game control microcomputer 100. When such a clear signal in the ON state is input, it may be determined in step S3 that the recovery condition is not satisfied. The backup data may be stored in RAM 102, which is a backup RAM for game control. In step S3, the presence or absence of backup data, the presence or absence of data errors, and the like may be confirmed or inspected to determine whether or not the recovery conditions can be satisfied.

If the recovery condition is satisfied (step S3; Yes), the recovery process (step S4) is executed, and then the setting confirmation process (step S5) is executed. By the recovery process in step S4, the work area is set based on the stored contents of the RAM 102. By setting the work area using the backup data stored in the RAM 102, the game state is restored when the power supply is stopped. For example, when the special symbol is changing, the state before the stop is special. It suffices if the fluctuation of the design can be resumed.

If the recovery condition is not satisfied (step S3; No), the setting change process (step S7) is executed after the initialization process (step S6) is executed. The initialization process in step S6 includes a clear process for clearing the flags, counters, and buffers stored in the RAM 102, and the initial value is set in the work area by executing the clear process.

In the setting confirmation process of step S5, it is determined whether or not the predetermined setting confirmation condition is satisfied. The setting confirmation condition is satisfied, for example, when the detection signal from the door open sensor 90 is on and the setting key 51 is turned on when the power supply is started. The setting confirmation process in step S5 is executed when the recovery conditions including the fact that the clear signal is in the off state are satisfied in step S3. Therefore, since the setting confirmation condition can be satisfied only when the clear signal is in the off state, the fact that the clear signal is in the off state can also be included in the setting confirmation condition.

When the setting confirmation condition is satisfied in the setting confirmation process of step S5, the setting confirmation state in which the setting value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be confirmed is set, and the setting is made from the main board 11 to the staging control board 12. A confirmation start command is sent. In the setting confirmation state, it is possible to confirm the setting value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 by the display of the display monitor 29. When the setting confirmation state is terminated, the setting confirmation end command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the staging control board 12.

When the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the setting confirmation state, it may be in the gaming stop state in which the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped. When the game is stopped, the launch of the game ball by the operation of the hitting ball operation handle, the detection of the game ball by various switches, etc. are stopped, and the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B, and the normal symbol are stopped. The display 20 may be controlled so that the lost symbol or the like is stopped and displayed, or the display corresponding to the game stopped state different from the lost symbol is displayed. When the setting confirmation state ends, the game stop state that accompanies this may also end.

In the setting change process of step S7, it is determined whether or not the predetermined setting change condition is satisfied. The setting change condition is satisfied, for example, when the detection signal from the door open sensor 90 is on and the setting key 51 is turned on when the power supply is started. The setting change condition may include that the clear signal is in the ON state.

When the setting change condition is satisfied in the setting change process of step S7, the setting change state in which the setting value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be changed is set, and the setting is set from the main board 11 to the staging control board 12. A change start command is sent. In the setting change state, the set value is displayed on the display monitor 29, and the numerical value displayed on the display monitor 29 is sequentially updated and displayed every time the operation of the setting changeover switch 52 is detected. After that, based on the fact that the setting key 51 is turned off by an operation by a staff member of the game hall or the like, the setting value displayed on the display monitor 29 is stored (updated and stored) in the backup area of the RAM 102, and the display monitor 29 is stored. Turns off. When the setting change state is terminated, the setting change end command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the staging control board 12.

When the pachinko game machine 1 is in the setting change state, the pachinko game machine 1 may be in the game stop state as in the case of the setting confirmation state. When the setting change state ends, the game stop state that accompanies this may also end.

When the effect control board 12 side receives the setting confirmation start command or the setting change start command, the control may be performed to notify that the setting is being confirmed or the setting is being changed. For example, a predetermined image may be displayed on the image display device 5, a predetermined sound may be output from the speakers 8L and 8R, or a light emitting member such as a game effect lamp 9 may be made to emit light in a predetermined manner.

The clear signal is turned on by, for example, pressing the clear switch provided on the power supply board 17. Therefore, when the detection signal from the door open sensor 90 is on and the setting key 51 is on when the power supply is started, if the clear switch is on, the step is performed together with the initialization process of step S6. The setting change process of S7 is executed and the setting change state can be controlled. If the clear switch is off, the setting confirmation process of step S5 is executed together with the recovery process of step S4 and the setting confirmation state can be controlled. If the detection signal from the door open sensor 90 is off or the setting key 51 is off when the power supply is started, the initialization process of step S6 is executed if the clear switch is on. On the other hand, it is not controlled to the setting change state, and if the clear switch is off, the recovery process of step S4 is executed, but it is not controlled to the setting confirmation state.

After executing the setting confirmation process or the setting change process, the CPU 103 executes a random number circuit setting process for initializing the random number circuit 104 (step S8). 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 S9), and interrupts are permitted (step S10). ). After that, the loop processing is started. After that, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute the timer interrupt process.

When the CPU 103 that has executed the game control main process receives the interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives the interrupt request, it executes the game control timer interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 5 is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process to enter the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, and the second start port via the switch circuit 110. It is determined whether or not detection signals are received from various switches such as the switch 22B and the count switch 23 (step S21). Subsequently, by executing a predetermined error processing on the main side, an abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and a warning can be generated if necessary according to the diagnosis result (step S22). After that, by executing a predetermined information output process, for example, the jackpot information (information indicating the number of times the jackpot has occurred) and the start information (starting) supplied to the hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1. Data such as information such as the number of times of winning and the probability fluctuation information (information indicating the number of times of the probability change state) are output (step S23).

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

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

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

FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S25 shown in FIG. 5 as the special symbol process process. In this special symbol process process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (step S101).

In the start winning determination process, a process of detecting the occurrence of a start winning, storing the hold information in a predetermined area of the RAM 102, and updating the hold storage number is executed. When the start winning is generated, the display result (including the jackpot type) and the random value for determining the fluctuation pattern are extracted and stored as hold information. Further, a process of pre-reading and determining a display result or a fluctuation pattern may be executed based on the extracted random number value. After storing the hold information and the number of hold storages, the transmission setting for transmitting the effect control command for specifying the judgment result such as the occurrence of the start winning prize, the number of hold storages, the read-ahead judgment, etc. is set on the effect control board 12. Will be. 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 of step S27 shown in FIG. 5, for example, after the special symbol process process is completed. Is transmitted to.

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

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

When making various decisions based on the random number value, various tables stored in the ROM 101 (a table in which the decision value to be compared with the random number value is assigned to the decision result) are referred to. The same applies to other decisions on the main board 11 and various decisions on the 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”. In this fluctuation pattern setting process, one of a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns is used by using a random value for determining the fluctuation pattern based on the pre-determination result of whether or not the display result is "big hit" or "small hit". It includes the process of determining. In the variation pattern setting process, when the variation pattern is determined, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "2", and the variation pattern setting process ends.

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

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

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

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

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

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

The jackpot end process of step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. In this 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 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.

The pachinko gaming machine 1 is configured such that the winning probability of a big hit and the payout rate change according to a set value. For example, in the special symbol normal processing of the special symbol process processing, the winning probability of the big hit and the payout rate are changed by using the display result determination table (winning probability) according to the set value. For example, the set value consists of 6 stages from 1 to 6, with 6 having the highest probability of winning a big hit, and the smaller the value in the order of 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 the lower the probability of winning a big hit. In this example, when 6 is set as the set value, the advantage is highest for the player, and the smaller the value in the order of 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 is, the lower the advantage is gradually. .. If the winning probability of the big hit changes according to the set value, the payout rate may also change according to the set value. While the jackpot winning probability is constant regardless of the set value, the number of rounds in the jackpot gaming state may change according to the set value. The pachinko gaming machine 1 may be configured so that any one of a plurality of setting values having different advantages for the player can be set. The set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is notified by transmitting a set value designation command from the side of the main board 11 to the side of the effect control board 12.

FIG. 7 shows a configuration example of the display result determination table. FIG. 7A shows a configuration example of the display result determination table for the first special figure used when the variable special figure is the first special figure, and FIG. 7B shows the second special figure of the variable special figure. The configuration example of the display result determination table for the second special figure used in the case of a figure is shown. The display result determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 101. In the display result determination table, the hit determination value to be compared with the random number value MR1 is assigned to the special symbol display result which is the variable display result of the special symbol according to the set value. The random number value MR1 is a random number value for determining a display result, and the value is randomly updated in the range of 0 to 65535. As the display result determination table, a display result determination table common to the first special figure and the second special figure may be used.

In the display result judgment table, when the gaming state is in the probabilistic state (high probability state), more judgment values are displayed in the special figure of "big hit" than in the normal state or the time saving state (low probability state). Assigned to the result. As a result, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in a high-probability state such as a probabilistic state in which the probabilistic change control is performed, there is a probability that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is determined to be controlled in the jackpot gaming state as compared with the low-probability state such as the normal state or the time-saving state. It gets higher.

In the display result determination table for the first special figure, it is determined so that the probability of being determined to control the special figure display result as a "small hit" to the small hit game state is the same regardless of the game state or the set value. A value has been assigned. In the second special figure display result determination table, the probability that the special figure display result is determined to be controlled to the small hit game state as a "small hit" is the probability of being determined to be controlled to the small hit game state regardless of the game state or the set value. Judgment values are assigned so that the values are the same as those in the judgment table. It should be noted that the probability of being determined to control the small hit gaming state with the special figure display result as "small hit" may be different according to the set value. Regardless of the variable special map, the probability determined to control the small hit gaming state with the special map display result as "small hit" may be the same probability.

In the display result determination table for the first special figure and the display result determination table for the second special figure, when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state, the range from 1020 to 1237 of the hit judgment values is irrespective of the set value. It is set in the common numerical range of the big hit judgment value for judging the big hit. When the set value is 1, 1020 to 1237 are assigned to "big hit", and while only the common numerical range of the big hit judgment value for judging the big hit is set, the set value 2 to the set value 6 are set. In this case, the numerical range corresponding to each set value is set to the non-common numerical range of the jackpot determination value so as to be continuous from the common numerical range of the jackpot determination value.

In the display result determination table for the first special figure and the display result determination table for the second special figure, when the game state is the probability change state, the range from 1020 to 1346 of the hit judgment values is a big hit regardless of the set value. It is set in the common numerical range of the jackpot judgment value for judgment. When the set value is 1, 1020 to 1346 are assigned to "big hit", so that only the common numerical range of the big hit judgment value for judging the big hit is set, while the set value 2 to the set value is set. In the case of 6, the numerical range corresponding to each set value is set to the non-common numerical range of the jackpot determination value so as to be continuous from the common numerical range of the jackpot determination value.

In the display result determination table for the first special figure, when the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state, the range from 32767 to 33094 of the hit judgment values is small for judging the small hit regardless of the set value. It is set in the common numerical range of the hit judgment value. The small hit determination value is set to a numerical range different from the common numerical range and the non-common numerical range of the big hit determination value regardless of the set value of 1 to 6. This prevents the numerical range of the small hit determination value from overlapping with the range of the large hit determination value that changes according to each set value.

In the display result determination table for the first special figure, when the gaming state is the probabilistic state, the range from 32767 to 33094 of the hit determination values is the set value as in the case where the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state. Regardless of, it is set in the common numerical range of the small hit judgment value for judging the small hit. The small hit determination value is set to a numerical range different from the common numerical range and the non-common numerical range of the big hit determination value regardless of the set value of 1 to 6. This prevents the numerical range of the small hit determination value from overlapping with the range of the large hit determination value that changes according to each set value.

In the display result determination table for the second special figure, when the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state, the range from 32767 to 33421 of the hit judgment values is small for judging the small hit regardless of the set value. It is set in the common numerical range of the hit judgment value. The small hit determination value is set to a numerical range different from the common numerical range and the non-common numerical range of the big hit determination value regardless of the set value of 1 to 6. This prevents the numerical range of the small hit determination value from overlapping with the range of the large hit determination value that changes according to each set value.

In the display result determination table for the second special figure, when the gaming state is the probabilistic state, the range from 32767 to 33421 of the hit determination values is the set value as in the case where the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state. Regardless of, it is set in the common numerical range of the small hit judgment value for judging the small hit. The small hit determination value is set to a numerical range different from the common numerical range and the non-common numerical range of the big hit determination value regardless of the set value of 1 to 6. This prevents the numerical range of the small hit determination value from overlapping with the range of the large hit determination value that changes according to each set value.

The set value that can be set for the pachinko gaming machine 1 may be 5 or less or 7 or more. The smaller the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the more advantageous the player may be. The playability may be changed according to the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, when the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 1, the jackpot probability in the normal state is 1/320 and the probability change state is 65%, which is the game property (so-called probability change loop type). When the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 2, the jackpot probability in the normal state is 1/200, and the gaming ball is provided inside the special variable winning ball device 7 during the jackpot game. While controlling the gaming state after the end of the jackpot game to a probabilistic state based on passing through the switch, the game performance (so-called V) in which the rate at which the gaming ball passes through the predetermined switch during the jackpot game is different according to the fluctuation special map. Probability variation type), and when the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 3, the jackpot probability is 1/320 and the small hit probability is 1/50, and the game is played during high base (during time reduction control). It may be a game property (so-called 1 type 2 type mixed type) in which the ball is controlled to a big hit gaming state based on passing through a predetermined switch provided inside the special variable winning ball device 7. When the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is any of 1 to 3, the game playability is the same, but the jackpot probability and the small hit are higher than when these set values are any of 1 to 3. A setting may be provided in which the number of prize balls that can be obtained during the jackpot game is small while the probability is high (for example, when the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is any of 4 to 6). If the playability is changed according to the set value, a common switch may be used for different purposes. Specifically, when the set value is 1 to 3, the predetermined switch provided in the special variable winning ball device 7 is used as an effect switch (to execute a predetermined effect each time the game ball passes through the predetermined area). When the set value is 4 to 6, the predetermined switch is used as a game switch (to control the game state to the probability change state or the jackpot game state based on the fact that the game ball has passed the predetermined switch). It may be used as a switch).

The jackpot type may be determined at different ratios according to the set value based on the allocation of the determination values in the jackpot type determination table. Alternatively, the jackpot type may be determined at a common ratio regardless of the set value. The variation pattern may be determined at different ratios depending on the set value based on the allocation of the determination values in the variation pattern determination table. Alternatively, the variation pattern may be determined at a common rate regardless of the set value. Since the execution rate of normal reach or super reach differs depending on the set value, the set value may be suggested by the frequency of execution of normal reach or super reach. Alternatively, the execution ratios of normal reach and super reach may be the same regardless of the set value. In addition, it may be possible to execute an arbitrary setting suggestion effect at different ratios according to the set value.

(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. 8 is started, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process (step S71), clears the RAM 122, sets various initial values, and sets the effect control board 12. Set the registers of the mounted CTC (counter / timer circuit). Further, the initial operation control process is executed (step S72). In the initial operation control process, control for performing the initial operation of the movable body 32, such as control for driving the movable body 32 to return to the initial position and control for confirming a predetermined operation, is executed.

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

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

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

After executing the command analysis process in step S75, the effect control process process is executed (step S76). In the effect control process processing, for example, an effect image display operation in the display area of the image display device 5, an audio output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, a lighting operation in a decorative light emitting body such as a game effect lamp 9 and a decorative LED, and a movable body 32. Controls are performed to operate various 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. 9 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S76 of FIG. 8 as the effect control process process. In the effect control process process shown in FIG. 9, the effect control CPU 120 first executes the pre-reading notice setting process (step S161). In the pre-reading notice setting process, for example, a determination, determination, setting, and the like for executing the pre-reading notice effect are performed based on the effect control command at the time of starting winning, which is transmitted from the main board 11. In addition, a process for displaying the hold display is executed based on the number of hold storages specified from the effect control command.

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

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

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

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

The special figure hit waiting process in step S173 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “3”. In this special figure hit waiting process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not 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 process flag is “4”. In this small hit medium effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect content in the small hit game state, and executes various effect controls in the small hit game state based on the set content. .. Further, in the small hit middle effect process, for example, the value of the effect process flag is set to the value corresponding to the small hit end effect in response to receiving a command from the main board 11 to specify the end of the small hit game state. Update to a certain "5" and end the small hit medium production process.

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

The 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 process flag is set to the 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 "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 corresponding to the end of the big hit game state, and controls various effects of the ending effect at the end of the big hit game state based on the setting contents. Run. 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 a prize based on the occurrence of a prize, but the game medium is enclosed and a score is given based on the occurrence of a prize. It may be an enclosed gaming machine.

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

In the above basic explanation, the pachinko 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) The present invention can also be applied to a slot machine equipped with one or more of regular bonus, RT, AT, ART, and CZ (hereinafter, bonus, etc.).

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

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

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

(Explanation of feature section 051AK)
Subsequently, the feature unit 051AK will be described. In the feature unit 051AK, the description of the parts (configuration, processing, etc.) common to the basic explanation will be omitted.

The pachinko gaming machine 1 of the feature unit 051AK can execute a specific effect (notice effect, reach, etc.) that announces / suggests that the pachinko machine 1 is controlled to an advantageous state (big hit game state). In addition, a special effect different from the specific effect may be executed in response to the specific effect.

Then, the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the feature unit 051AK has, as an execution pattern of the special effect, a first pattern for changing the special effect from a predetermined mode to a specific mode at the timing when the specific effect is started, and after the specific effect is started. The first specific effect includes a second pattern for changing the special effect from a predetermined mode to a specific mode, and a case where the special effect is executed in the first pattern and a case where the special effect is executed in the second pattern. The rate at which the second specific effect is executed, which is more likely to be controlled in an advantageous state, is different. As a result, it is possible to pay attention to the execution pattern of the special effect (timing when the predetermined mode is changed to the specific mode), and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

(Special production and specific production)
FIG. 10-1 is a timing chart showing the execution timing of the special effect and the specific effect of the feature unit 051AK. FIG. 10-1 shows that the variation of the decorative symbol is executed when "variation" is ON, and shows that the special effect is executed when "special effect" is ON. In this embodiment, the special production is a well-end conference production in which three characters have a conversation (well-end conference). Depending on the content of the conversation, it is a production that incites or suggests that a specific production will be executed. The details of the well-end conference production will be described later.

FIG. 10-1 (A) is a timing chart when the special effect of the first pattern is executed. As shown in FIG. 10-1 (A), in this embodiment, the special effect is executed over a plurality of (for example, 4 times) fluctuations. The special effect of the first pattern is started by a predetermined mode, and changes to the specific mode at the timing when the specific effect (here, the symbol tempai which is the first specific effect) is started. The design tempai means that the same decorative design stops on the left and right to reach the reach. A predetermined mode of the special effect when the first specific effect is executed is an effect mode that encourages the symbol tempai (suggests that the symbol tempai is performed). Further, the specific mode of the special effect when the first specific effect is executed is an effect mode indicating that the symbol is tempted (the symbol is tempted).

FIG. 10-1 (B) is a timing chart when the special effect of the second pattern is executed. The special effect of the second pattern is started by a predetermined mode, and changes to the specific mode after the specific effect (here, the hold notice which is the second specific effect) is started. A predetermined mode of the special effect when the second specific effect is executed is an effect mode that encourages the execution of the hold notice (suggests that the hold notice is executed). Further, the specific mode of the special effect when the second specific effect is executed is an effect mode indicating that the hold notice is executed (the hold notice is executed).

As described above, in this embodiment, the special effect of the first pattern which is started by the predetermined mode and changes to the specific mode at the timing when the specific effect is started, and the specific effect after the start by the predetermined mode and the specific effect is started. The changing second pattern of special effects can be performed. In other words, the timing of changing from the predetermined mode to the specific mode is different between the special effect of the first pattern and the special effect of the second pattern. Then, in the case where the special effect is executed in the first pattern and the case where the special effect is executed in the second pattern, the second specific effect is executed, which has a higher ratio of being controlled in an advantageous state than the first specific effect. The proportions that are done are different. As a result, it is possible to pay attention to the execution pattern of the special effect (timing when the predetermined mode is changed to the specific mode), and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

Note that FIG. 10-1 (A) shows a special effect of the first pattern when the first specific effect is executed, and FIG. 10-1 (B) shows a first pattern when the second specific effect is executed. Although two patterns of special effects are shown, it is also possible to execute the first pattern special effect when the second specific effect is executed and the second pattern special effect when the first specific effect is executed. ..

FIG. 10-1 (C) is a timing chart when the special effect of the Gase pattern is executed. The special effect of the Gase pattern is started by a predetermined mode, and changes to the special mode at a predetermined timing (during a change in the target of the special effect, etc.). A predetermined mode of the special effect of the Gase pattern is an effect mode that encourages (suggests) the execution of a specific effect such as design tempai or hold notice. Further, the special mode of the special effect of the Gase pattern is an effect mode indicating that the specific effect is not executed. As described above, in this embodiment, even if the special effect is executed, the specific effect is not always executed, and the special effect may be executed and the specific effect may not be executed.

In this way, by executing the special effect, it can be suggested that the specific effect is executed, and the player expects that the specific effect is executed by executing the special effect. .. The specific effect of the feature unit 051AK is an effect that announces / suggests that the specific effect is controlled to an advantageous state, and the special effect incites that the specific effect is executed and announces / suggests that the specific effect is executed. It is a production. Therefore, it can be said that the special production is a notice of advance notice.

FIG. 10-2 is a flowchart showing an example of the pre-reading notice setting process (step S161 in FIG. 9) in the effect control process process. In the look-ahead advance notice setting process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not an effect control command (for example, a start prize designation command) for designating the occurrence of a start prize has been received from the main board 11 (step 051AKS001). .. If the start prize designation command has not been received (step 051AKS001; No), the pre-reading notice setting process is terminated.

If the start prize designation command has been received (step 051AKS001; Yes), it is determined whether or not to execute the look-ahead notice effect based on the start prize (step 051AKS002).

In the process of step 051AKS002, the display result and the variation category (rough classification of the variation pattern, etc.) are pre-read based on the effect control command for specifying the determination result of the look-ahead determination received at the start winning, and the pre-reading notice effect is produced. Whether or not to execute the command and the effect pattern when the command is executed are determined (determined). In this embodiment, at least the hold notice and the premier character notice can be executed as the pre-reading notice effect. In the process of step 051AKS002, for example, the presence / absence of execution of the hold notice as the look-ahead notice effect and the notice pattern are determined at the ratio shown in FIG. 10-3 (A) according to the read-ahead display result. As shown in FIG. 10-3 (A), in this embodiment, the hold notice patterns A to C are provided as the hold notice patterns corresponding to the hold notice effect patterns.

As shown in FIG. 10-3 (A), the hold notice is determined at different rates depending on whether the display result is a big hit, a super reach loss, or another loss. When the hold notice is executed, it is likely to be a big hit or a super reach, and the jackpot reliability is higher in the order of hold notice pattern A <hold notice pattern B <hold notice pattern C. The determination ratio shown in FIG. 10-3 (A) is an example, and it is sufficient that the jackpot reliability and the super reach reliability are different depending on whether or not the hold notice is executed and the hold notice pattern.

In this embodiment, the hold display corresponding to the fluctuation during execution is displayed as the active display, and the hold notice in which the active display changes to any one of a plurality of types is executed. Each hold notice pattern has a different mode after the change. For example, the hold display (active display) before the hold notice is executed is displayed in white, and in the case of the hold notice pattern A, it changes to blue, and the hold notice pattern A In the case of, it changes to green, and in the case of the hold notice pattern A, it changes to red. By doing so, it is possible to foretell / suggest that a big hit or super reach will be executed by the changed color of the hold display (active display). In addition, the display mode of the hold display may be changed stepwise.

Further, in the process of step 051AKS002, for example, it is determined whether or not the premier character notice as the pre-reading notice effect is executed at the ratio shown in FIG. 10-3 (B) according to the pre-read display result. The premier character notice is, for example, a notice effect for displaying a special character (for example, a premier character that is not used in other effects such as a well-end conference effect) on the image display device 5, and is a highly reliable advance notice. In this embodiment, the premier character notice effect pattern is one type, but a plurality of patterns may be provided.

As shown in FIG. 10-3 (B), in this embodiment, when the premier character notice is executed, at least the super reach is achieved, and the rate of big hits (big hit reliability) is also high. The decision ratio shown in FIG. 10-3 (B) is an example, and the decision ratio may be arbitrary as long as the jackpot reliability can be predicted and suggested by the premier character notice.

In this embodiment, the design tempai (reach) is the first specific effect, and the hold notice and the premier character notice are the second specific effects. Since the hold notice may not be executed in the case of reach loss, the hold notice (second specific effect) has a higher jackpot reliability (ratio of big hits) than the symbol tempai (first specific effect). It has become. In addition, since the premier character notice is executed at least when it becomes super reach, the premier character notice (second specific effect) has a higher hit reliability (ratio of big hits) than the design tempai (first specific effect). )Is high. A special effect is executed in response to the execution of such a specific effect.

Of the plurality of specific effects, the specific effect that is more easily controlled by the jackpot gaming state than the first specific effect is the second specific effect. Therefore, the hold notice may be used as the first specific effect, and the premier character notice may be used as the second specific effect. In this case, the ratio of the second specific effect (premier character notice) being executed differs between the case where the special effect is executed in the first pattern and the case where the special effect is executed in the second pattern. Just do it.

In addition, although the determination of the hold notice and the premier character notice has been described here as the look-ahead notice effect, the look-ahead notice effect is used to operate another look-ahead notice effect (for example, an effect or operation in which the effect mode or zone changes). When the effect) is executed, in step 051AKS002, the determination related to the other pre-reading notice effect is also performed. In this case, a special effect suggesting that another pre-reading notice effect (specific effect) may be executed may be executed.

If it is determined in step 051AKS002 to execute the hold notice (step 051AKS003; Yes), the determination result is stored in a predetermined area or the like of the RAM 122 (step 051AKS004).

Whether or not the special effect executing flag indicating that the special effect is being executed is on when it is determined not to execute the hold notice (step 051AKS003; No) or after the process of step 051AKS004 is executed. (Step 051AKS005). If the special effect executing flag is on (step 051AKS005; Yes), the pre-reading notice setting process is terminated without executing a new process for executing the special effect.

When the special effect executing flag is in the off state (step 051AKS005; No), it is determined whether or not the current number of reserved storages is 4 (step 051AKS006). In step 051AKS006, it is determined whether or not the first reserved storage number (the number of stored information of the first special figure) is 4 in the low base state, and the second reserved storage number (the number of reserved information in the high base state). It is determined whether or not the number of stored information of the second special figure) is 4. In this embodiment, the special effect is performed over four variations. Therefore, in step 051AKS006, it is determined whether or not the hold information corresponding to the number of fluctuations for executing the special effect is stored. If the current number of reserved storage is not 4 (step 051AKS006; No), the read-ahead notice setting process is terminated.

If the current number of reserved storages is 4 (step 051AKS006; Yes), it is determined whether or not all the display results based on the reserved information of the reserved numbers 1 to 3 corresponding to the stored order are non-reach loss (step). 051AKS007). If the display result based on the hold information of hold numbers 1 to 3 includes anything other than non-reach loss (step 051AKS007; No), the target of the effect becomes unclear due to reach or a big hit during the execution of the special effect. In order to prevent the above, the pre-reading notice setting process is terminated without executing the process for executing the special effect.

When all the display results based on the hold information of the hold numbers 1 to 3 are non-reach loss (step 051AKS007; Yes), it is determined whether or not to execute the special effect (step 051AKS008).

As described above, in this embodiment, when the special effect is not being executed, the number of reserved storages is 4, and the display results based on the hold information of the hold numbers 1 to 3 are all non-reach loss, the special effect is achieved. However, the special effect may be executed even if any of these conditions is not satisfied.

In the process of step 051AKS008, it is determined whether or not the special effect is executed and the effect pattern when the special effect is executed, based on whether or not the specific effect is executed in the variation corresponding to the current start winning prize.

In the process of step 051AKS008, for example, the presence / absence of execution of the special effect and the special effect pattern are determined at the ratio shown in FIG. 10-4. If the symbol tempai (reach) that is the first specific effect is executed and the second specific effect is not executed in the fluctuation corresponding to the start prize this time, the special effect is performed at the ratio shown in FIG. 10-4 (A). Judgment of execution presence / absence and special effect pattern. If the hold notice, which is the second specific effect, is executed and the premier character notice is not executed in the fluctuation corresponding to the start prize this time, whether or not the special effect is executed or the special effect is executed at the ratio shown in Fig. 10-4 (B). Judge the effect pattern. When the premier character notice, which is the second specific effect, is executed in the fluctuation corresponding to the start prize this time, the presence / absence of execution of the special effect and the special effect pattern are determined at the ratio shown in FIG. 10-4 (C). ..

That is, when the second specific effect and the first specific effect are executed, the second specific effect with higher jackpot reliability is the target of the special effect. In addition, when the hold notice and the premier character notice are executed, the premier character notice with higher jackpot reliability is subject to the special production. When only the first specific effect is executed, the first specific effect is the target of the special effect. When there are a plurality of specific effects to be targeted for the special effect, the target is not limited to being uniformly determined in this way, and which one may be targeted may be determined.

Further, when the specific effect is not executed in the fluctuation corresponding to the start winning prize this time, the presence / absence of execution of the special effect and the special effect pattern are determined at the ratio shown in FIG. 10-4 (D).

As shown in FIG. 10-4, in this embodiment, special effect patterns A, B, and C are provided as the special effect patterns corresponding to the effect modes of the special effect, roughly classified. The special effect pattern A corresponds to the special effect of executing the symbol tempai fanning (suggestion), the special effect pattern B corresponds to the special effect of executing the hold notice fanning (suggestion), and the special effect pattern C corresponds to the premier character. It corresponds to a special production that executes a notice (suggestion).

Further, black characters and red characters are provided as display patterns (character colors) of characters displayed in the special effect, and the special effect patterns A1, B1 and C1 correspond to the black characters, and the special effect pattern A2, B2 and C2 correspond to red letters.

Further, the special effect patterns A1-1, A2-1, B1-1, B2-1, C1-1 and C2-1 (with a branch number of 1) are the first shown in FIG. 10-1 (A). Corresponding to the special effect of the pattern, the special effect patterns A1-2, A2-2, B1-2, B2-2, C1-2 and C2-2 (with the branch number 2) are shown in FIG. 10-1 (B). ) Corresponds to the special production of the second pattern.

The special effect patterns A3, A4, B3, B4, C3 and C4 are Gase patterns, the special effect patterns A3, B3 and C3 correspond to black characters, and the special effect patterns A4, B4 and C4 are red characters. It corresponds to. As described above, in this embodiment, it is possible to execute a special effect having different character colors.

As shown in FIGS. 10-4 (A) to 10-4, when the specific effect is executed, the special effect is more likely to be executed than when the specific effect is not executed. As a result, by executing the special effect, it can be expected that the specific effect is executed and the possibility of becoming a big hit increases. In addition, even when the specific effect is not executed, by making it possible to execute the special effect of the Gase pattern, it is possible to increase the execution frequency of the specific effect and effectively arouse the expectation of the player. can.

As shown in FIG. 10-4 (A), in this embodiment, when the first specific effect is executed on the target (variation corresponding to the current start winning prize), the special effect is executed (other than no execution). In the case), it is easier to determine the first pattern than the second pattern. Further, as shown in FIGS. 10-4 (B) and 10-4 (C), in this embodiment, the special effect is executed when the second specific effect having a higher jackpot reliability than the first specific effect is executed at the target. In the case of doing (other than no execution), it is easier to determine the second pattern than the first pattern. Further, as shown in FIGS. 10-4 (B) and 10-4 (C), when the special effect is executed when the premier character notice is executed on the target, the special effect is executed when the hold notice is executed on the target. Is easier to determine in the second pattern than in the case of executing. As described above, in the feature unit 051AK, the determination ratio of the execution pattern (timing of changing from the predetermined mode to the specific mode) of the special effect differs depending on the type of the specific effect to be executed. That is, the ratio of the specific effect to be executed differs depending on the execution pattern of the special effect. As a result, it is possible to give variation to the special effect, and it is possible to pay attention to the timing of changing from a predetermined mode to a specific mode, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

Contrary to the present embodiment, when the special effect is executed when the second specific effect is executed, it may be easier to determine the first pattern than the second pattern, or the first specific effect may be executed. When the special effect is executed when the effect is executed, the second pattern may be more easily determined than the first pattern. That is, the ratio of the specific effect to be executed may be different depending on the execution pattern of the special effect.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 10-4 (A) to (D), in this embodiment, the ratio determined by the special effect patterns A2, B2, and C2 in red characters when the specific effect is executed is in black characters. It is higher than the ratio determined for the special effect patterns A1, B1 and C1 of. The ratio determined for the special effect patterns A4, B4, and C4, which are the red characters, is lower than the ratio determined for the special effect patterns A3, B3, and C3, which are the black characters. Therefore, the special effect pattern of red characters is easier to execute the specific effect after that than the special effect pattern of black characters. From this, it is possible to make the degree of expectation that the specific effect is executed after that different depending on the character color which is one of the display elements of the special effect, and it is possible to pay attention to the character color of the special effect. This makes it possible to improve the interest of the production.

If it is determined in step 051AKS008 that the special effect is to be executed (step 051AKS009; Yes), the dialogue pattern (effect mode of the special effect) in the special effect is determined (step 051AKS010). In this embodiment, a special effect (well-end conference effect) that encourages (suggests) the execution of the specific effect is executed by the conversation of the three characters. In step 051AKS010, the conversation content of the character is determined.

FIG. 10-5 is a diagram showing an example of a dialogue pattern in a special effect. The dialogue pattern includes a tempai fan, a hold notice fan, a premier character notice fan, and each of the Gase patterns. In the special effect, two characters, character A, character B, and character C, are displayed, and each line pattern is associated with the line content of each character (the line content displayed as if each character is speaking). ing. FIG. 10-5 (A) is an example of a line pattern of tempai fanning, and the character A has a line of "specific effect suggestion", a line of "specific effect suggestion", and a pattern suggesting that a specific effect is executed. It corresponds to saying the lines of "tempai fanning" in order (the lines are displayed) that incites becoming a tempai. Further, the character B corresponds to saying the "no suggestion" line, the "no suggestion" line, and the "specific effect suggestion" line in order, which does not suggest that the specific effect is executed. Further, the character C corresponds to saying the line of "no suggestion", the line of "specific effect suggestion", and the line of "specific effect suggestion" in order, which does not suggest that the specific effect is executed. After that, it corresponds to saying the line of "tempai notification" that notifies that the three characters have become the symbol tempai in response to the execution of the specific effect.

Similarly, FIG. 10-5 (B) is an example of a line pattern of the hold notice fan, and the "hold notice suggestion (hold notice fan)" in the figure is a line suggesting that the hold notice is executed. The "hold notice" is a line that notifies that the hold notice will be executed. Others are lines of "no suggestion" and "suggestion of specific production".

FIG. 10-5 (C) is an example of the dialogue pattern of the tempai fanning, and the "failure notification" in the figure is a dialogue notifying that the specific effect is not executed. Others are lines of "no suggestion" and "suggestion of specific production".

In addition, although not shown, the lines of "Premier character notice suggestion (premier character notice fanning)" that suggests that the premier character notice will be executed, and "Premier character notice notice" that informs that the premier character notice will be executed. "The line is also provided.

In this way, each dialogue pattern is a combination of "no suggestion", "specific production suggestion", "tempai fanning", "holding notice suggestion", and "premier character notice suggestion", and finally depending on the presence or absence of specific production. Anything that can be "tempai notification", "hold notification notification", "premier character notification notification", or "failure notification" may be used. In addition, "tempai notification", "hold notice notification", and "premier character notice notification" are specific modes of special production, and "failure notification" is a special mode of special production.

Although specific lines are omitted here, "no suggestion" is a line that does not suggest anything in particular, and "specific effect suggestion" is a line that suggests that some specific effect is executed. "Tempai fanning" is a line that encourages the character to become a design tempai, "Hold notice suggestion" is a line that suggests that the hold notice is executed, and "Premier character notice suggestion" is the premier character notice is executed. Any line that suggests that is sufficient. In addition, "tempai notification" is a line that notifies that a symbol tempai has been performed, "hold notice notification" is a line that notifies that a hold notice has been executed, and "premier character notice notification" is a premier character notice execution. It is a line that notifies that the specific effect has been performed, and the "failure notification" may be a line that notifies that the specific effect is not executed.

In this way, since it is possible to execute a special effect of displaying a plurality of types of characters and lines as a plurality of types of suggestion displays, the interest of the game is improved.

In addition, as multiple types of suggestion displays, the first suggestion display (“specific effect suggestion”, “tempai fanning”, “hold notice suggestion”, “premier character notice suggestion”) is displayed in a manner suggesting the execution of the specific effect. And a second suggestion display (“no suggestion”) displayed in a mode that does not suggest the execution of the specific effect, and a mode in which the first suggestion display and the second suggestion display are partially common or similar (“no suggestion”). The characters speak in parallel (speech balloons). As a result, it is possible to pay attention to whether or not the suggestion display includes the first suggestion display, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game. The period in which the first suggestion display is displayed may be longer than that in the second suggestion display. By doing so, it becomes easier for the player to pay attention to the first suggestion display, and the effect of the effect can be improved. In addition, there may be a pattern in which the first suggestion display and the second suggestion display are displayed for exactly the same period, and there is a pattern in which the second suggestion display is displayed for a longer period than the first suggestion display. Alternatively, there may be a pattern for displaying the second suggestion display while the first suggestion display is being displayed, and a pattern for displaying the first suggestion display while the second suggestion display is being displayed. It can be combined arbitrarily. In addition, it is not necessary to have the second suggestion display displayed in a mode that does not suggest the execution of the specific effect.

Further, in each dialogue pattern, it is preferable that the second period after the first period is configured so that it is easier to recognize the type of the specific effect executed after the execution of the special effect. Specifically, the lines that specifically suggest the type of specific production such as "tempai fanning", "hold notice suggestion", and "premier character notice suggestion" are unlikely to appear in the first half (first period) of the special production. It is preferable that the latter half (second period) is more likely to appear. By doing so, since it is difficult to recognize which specific effect is executed in the first period, it is possible to pay attention to the progress of the special effect, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

In particular, in this embodiment, since the well-end conference effect by the three characters is executed, the three characters have many abstract lines in the first period, and the three characters gradually move toward the second period. May say specific lines (type of specific effect and execution timing). By doing so, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the story in the well-end conference production, and the interest of the production is improved.

In step 051AKS010, the dialogue pattern may be determined according to the display result, the presence / absence of a specific effect, and the special effect pattern. For example, when the display result is a big hit, the lines of "specific production suggestion", "tempai fanning", "hold notice suggestion", and "premier character notice suggestion" are more likely to appear than when it is lost. You just have to decide the pattern. Further, for example, as for the dialogue in the special effect when each specific effect is executed, the dialogue pattern may be determined so that the number of dialogues that incite (suggest) the specific effect of the target is increased. In addition, if none of the specific effects are executed, the lines of "specific effect suggestion", "tempai fanning", "hold notice suggestion", and "premier character notice suggestion" are unlikely to appear, and the line of "no suggestion" appears. The dialogue pattern may be determined so as to increase the number.

By doing so, the degree of expectation that a specific effect will be executed after that can be different depending on the content of the dialogue, which is one of the display elements (first display element) of the special effect (well-end conference effect). You can pay attention to the content of the dialogue in the special production. Further, as described above, in this embodiment, the character color (character color of the dialogue), which is one of the display elements (second display element) of the special effect, also determines the degree of expectation that the specific effect will be executed thereafter. It's different. Therefore, since the ratio of the specific effect being executed after the execution of the special effect differs depending on the combination of the type of the first display element and the type of the second display element, it is possible to pay attention to the combination of the display elements and to enjoy the game. Can be improved. Further, as another display element, the ratio at which the specific effect is subsequently executed may be different depending on the type and display mode of the character in the well-end conference effect. Further, instead of determining the combination of each display element individually, the combination of display elements may be collectively determined according to whether or not the specific effect is executed and the type of the specific effect.

After the dialogue pattern is determined in the process of step 051AKS010, the special effect executing flag is set to the ON state (step 051AKS011), and the setting for executing the special effect is made (step 051AKS012).

In the process of step 051AKS012, for example, the effect control data corresponding to the special effect pattern determined in step 051AKS008 and the dialogue pattern determined in step 051AKS010 are read out, and the effect control of the special effect is performed based on the effect control data. Set to enable. In this embodiment, the special effect is started at the time of change when the target becomes the hold number 3 (at the time of the next change), and in the process of step 051AKS012, the special effect is started from the effect start timing at the time of the next change. It may be set to start the production.

When it is determined that the special effect is not executed (step 051AKS009; No), or after the process of step 051AKS012 is executed, the pre-reading notice setting process is terminated.

Subsequently, an example of the production operation of the special effect (well-end meeting effect) and the specific effect of the feature unit 051AK will be described. FIG. 10-6 shows an example of an effect operation when a special effect (well-end meeting effect) of the symbol tempai fanning (suggestion) is executed. FIG. 10-6 (A) is a downward arrow indicating that the decorative symbol is changed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. There is. Further, three hold displays 5H corresponding to the fluctuation before execution and an active display 5A corresponding to the fluctuation during execution are displayed. Here, it is assumed that the third hold display is the target (TG) of the special effect. Further, in this embodiment, the variation of the small symbol that is always visible to the player is also executed at the upper left of the image display device 5.

At the start timing of the special effect of the fluctuation in which the target is the hold number 3, as shown in FIGS. 10-6 (B) and 10-6 (C), the character image of "well-end meeting" and "start" is displayed on the image display device 5. Is displayed, and it is notified that the well-end conference production will be started.

Then, as shown in FIGS. 10-6 (C) and 10-6 (D), three character images are displayed on the image display device 5, and a special effect in which the three characters have a conversation (well-end meeting) is started. .. In this way, the special production in which the three characters talk (also referred to as the well-end conference production) continues until the target TG fluctuates. In the well-end conference production, it is suggested that the specific production is executed by the contents of the conversation of the three characters. In this way, a mode that encourages or suggests that the specific effect is executed is a predetermined mode of the special effect. During the well-end conference production, the character image "during the well-end conference" is displayed at the lower left of the image display device 5, indicating that the well-end conference is being produced. The three characters are character A, character B, and character C in order from the left. At the stage of FIG. 10-6 (D), the character A on the left side and the character C on the right side have a well-end conference effect that says a line of "specific effect suggestion" that suggests that some specific effect is executed. The content of such lines is determined in step 051AKS010 of FIG. 10-2.

When it comes to target fluctuations, for example, as shown in Fig. 10-6 (E), it is suggested that the character C on the right side becomes a symbol tempai by saying the line of "tempai fanning" called "tempai?". A well-end conference production is performed.

Here, in the case of a symbol tempai (reach), as shown in FIG. 10-6 (F), a line indicating that the three characters have a symbol tempai is said, and the numbers "4" are left and right. The decorative pattern stops. In this way, the mode indicating that the symbol has been tempered (the specific effect has been executed) is the specific aspect of the special effect. After that, as shown in FIG. 10-6 (G), the character image "End of the well-end meeting" is displayed, the character images of the three people and the character image "During the well-end meeting" are erased, and the well-end meeting effect ends. .. As described above, when the specific effect (design tempai) is executed, the pattern in which the effect mode of the special effect changes from the predetermined mode to the specific mode is the special effect of the first pattern. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 10-6 (H), the character image "end of the well-end meeting" is erased, and the reach effect corresponding to the fluctuation pattern is executed.

In addition, when it does not become a symbol tempai (when a specific effect is not executed), it means a line (disappointing line, etc.) indicating that the three characters do not perform the symbol tempai, as shown in FIG. 10-6 (I). At the same time, for example, the decorative symbol with the number "4" on the left and the decorative symbol with the number "3" on the right stop. In this way, the mode showing that the symbol tempai was not performed (the specific effect is not executed) is the special aspect of the special effect. After that, as shown in FIG. 10-6 (J), the character image "End of the well-end meeting" is displayed, the character images of the three people and the character image "During the well-end meeting" are erased, and the well-end meeting effect ends. .. At this time, the decorative symbol of the number "2" is stopped (temporarily stopped) inside, and all the symbols are shaken and fluctuated, which is the state before the final stop. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 10-6 (K), the character image "End of well-end meeting" is erased, the decorative symbol and the small symbol of "423" are finally stopped, and the display result is lost.

FIG. 10-7 shows an example of an effect operation when a special effect (well-end meeting effect) of the hold notice fanning (suggestion) is executed. FIG. 10-7 (A) is a downward arrow indicating that the decorative symbol is changed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. There is. Further, three hold displays 5H corresponding to the fluctuation before execution and an active display 5A corresponding to the fluctuation during execution are displayed. Here, it is assumed that the third hold display is the target (TG) of the special effect.

At the start timing of the special effect of the fluctuation in which the target is the hold number 3, as shown in FIGS. 10-7 (B) and 10-7 (C), the character image of "well-end meeting" and "start" is displayed on the image display device 5. Is displayed, and it is notified that the well-end conference production will be started.

Then, as shown in FIGS. 10-7 (C) and 10-7 (D), the image display device 5 displays the images of the three characters, and the well-end conference effect in which the three characters have a conversation is started. During the well-end conference production, the character image "during the well-end conference" is displayed at the lower left of the image display device 5, indicating that the well-end conference is being produced. At the stage of FIG. 10-7 (D), the character C on the right side says the line of "holding change suggestion", which is "holding change?" ing.

When it comes to target fluctuations, for example, as shown in Fig. 10-7 (E), the character B in the middle says "attention", which is the line of "specific effect suggestion", which suggests the execution timing of the specific effect. The conference production is executed. After that, as shown in FIG. 10-7 (F), a hold notice in which the display color of the active display changes is executed. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 10-7 (G), a well-end conference effect is executed, which is a line of "hold change notification" indicating that the hold notice has been executed by the three characters. In this way, the mode indicating that the hold notice has been executed (the specific effect has been executed) is the specific mode of the special effect. After that, as shown in FIG. 10-7 (H), the character image "End of the well-end meeting" is displayed, the character images of the three people and the character image "During the well-end meeting" are erased, and the well-end meeting effect ends. .. In this way, after the specific effect is executed, the pattern in which the effect mode of the special effect changes from the predetermined mode to the specific mode is the special effect of the second pattern.

In the display example shown in FIG. 10-7 (G), the execution area of the specific effect is shown by pointing to the changed active display of the character B in the middle. As a result, the area to be noted becomes easy to understand, and the special effect becomes easy to understand, so that the effect of the effect is improved. It should be noted that the content of the dialogue may indicate the execution area of the specific effect.

(Change timing of special production (well-end conference production))
In the special effect of the Gase pattern (well-end conference effect), the timing of changing from the predetermined mode to the special mode may be different depending on the effect mode (character color of the dialogue) of the well-end conference effect. For example, when executing the well-end conference effect of red characters that are likely to execute a specific effect after executing the well-end conference effect, the timing of changing from a predetermined mode to a special mode than when executing the well-end conference effect of black characters. May be slowed down. In this way, in the case of an effect mode in which the specific effect is highly expected to be executed, even in the well-end meeting effect of the Gase pattern, the result notification timing (timing when the specific effect is changed) is delayed so that the player can perform the effect. Since the expectation can be maintained, the effect of the special effect is improved. In this embodiment, the well-end conference production of the black characters is also referred to as the first special production, and the well-end conference production of the red characters is also referred to as the second special production.

Further, as a method of delaying the timing of changing from the predetermined mode to the special mode, the period from the suggestion of the change to the actual change may be lengthened. For example, as the execution period of the special effect, a change including a suggestion period suggesting that the mode of the special effect changes to the specific mode, and a period after the suggestion period, including the timing of changing to the specific mode or the special mode. Including the period, when the second special effect is executed, the period from the end of the suggestion period to the start of the change period is longer than when the first special effect is executed. You may do it.

Specifically, in the well-end conference effect, there is a suggestion period in which a line suggesting that a specific effect is executed is displayed, and a change period in which the well-end conference effect changes to a special mode. When the second special effect in red letters is executed, the period from the display of the line suggesting that the specific effect is executed to the change to the special mode is longer than when the effect is executed. It may be. By doing so, the player can be expected and the interest of the game can be improved.

FIG. 10-8 is a timing chart showing the change timing of the special effect. As shown in FIG. 10-8 (A), when the first special effect (black letters) of the Gase pattern is executed, a change suggestion suggesting that the effect mode of the special effect changes during the change of the target (change suggestion). For example, the display of a line suggesting the execution of a specific effect) is executed, and soon after that, the mode changes to a special mode. As shown in FIG. 10-8 (B), when the second special effect (red letters) of the Gase pattern is executed, the change suggestion of the special effect is executed during the change of the target, and then the first special effect is executed. It changes to a special mode at a timing later than the production. In this way, in the case of the second special effect with high expectation that the specific effect is executed, the period of delay by delaying the timing of changing from the change suggestion to the special mode as compared with the case of the first special effect. Therefore, the player's expectation can be maintained, and the effect of the special effect is improved.

In addition, when the first special effect (black characters) is executed, the timing of changing from the predetermined mode to the special mode may be delayed as compared with the case of executing the second special effect (red characters), and the same timering may be used. It may change from a predetermined aspect to a special aspect. The change timing may be determined depending on the type of special effect (effect pattern), and the change timing determination ratio may be different between the first special effect and the second special effect. Further, the change timing (for example, the period from the start of the change or the start of the special effect to the change) may be different between the first special effect and the second special effect regardless of the presence or absence of the change suggestion.

The suggestion period suggesting that the mode of the special effect changes to a specific mode is composed of a plurality of stages, and when the suggestion period is composed of the number of the first stages, the number of the suggestion periods is smaller than the number of the first stages. There is a higher percentage of specific effects with high jackpot reliability (for example, second specific effects such as hold notice and premier character notice) being executed after the special effect is executed, and the special effect is special, compared to when it is composed of two stages. The rate of change to the mode (the rate of the Gase pattern) may be high. By doing so, as the number of stages of the suggestion period increases, the sense of expectation can be increased, and the rate of change to a special mode is also high, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

For example, when the well-end conference effect is a predetermined mode and the number of lines is the first number (for example, three characters are speaking the lines), the number of lines is less than the first number. While it is easier to execute the hold notice and the premier character notice (second specific effect) after that (for example, one character is speaking a line), the specific effect is executed in a special mode. The rate of not being done may be high.

On the contrary, when the number of lines is the second number, the symbol tempai (first specific effect) has a lower reliability than the case where the number of lines is the first number, which is larger than the second number. Is easy to be executed, but the ratio that the specific effect is not executed due to a special mode may be low. By doing so, the larger the number of lines (the number of stages in the suggestion period), the higher the rate at which the specific effect is not executed, but the specific effect is highly reliable when the specific effect is executed. It is easy, and the smaller the number of lines (the number of stages in the suggestion period), the higher the rate at which the specific effect is not executed due to the Gase pattern, but the more likely it is that the specific effect has low jackpot reliability. As a result, it is possible to suggest whether the specific effect is executed or the type of the specific effect by the number of lines (the number of stages in the suggestion period), and when the number of lines (the number of stages in the suggestion period) is large. It is possible to balance the situation when the number is small, and it is possible to improve the interest of the production while preventing the player from being discouraged.

(Timer notice)
Further, in this embodiment, the well-end conference effect can be executed as a special effect corresponding to the execution of the specific effect, but the timer notice is executed as an effect suggesting that another effect is executed. May be good. For example, the timer notice displays a timer that counts down a numerical value (timer value), and executes a timer notice that results notification (specific effect) is executed when the timer value becomes 0 (special mode). You may.

FIG. 10-9 is a timing chart showing the execution timing of the timer advance notice. As shown in FIG. 10-9 (A), when the timer advance notice is executed independently, the timer is displayed in the predetermined area of the image display device 5 at the predetermined timing during the fluctuation, and the timer value is counted down. Then, when the timer value of the timer becomes 0, the result notification (for example, display of a warning message suggesting and notifying the degree of advantage) is executed. The result notification in the timer notice is included in the specific effect.

In this embodiment, the timer notice is displayed as a timer, the timer value is counted down, and the result is notified when the timer value becomes 0. However, the timer value in the timer notice is When it becomes 0, another notice effect (specific effect) may be executed. That is, the timer notice may be a suggestion effect suggesting that another advance notice effect is executed. In this case, there may be a plurality of types of specific effects that can be executed when the timer value in the timer notice becomes 0. Further, when the timer value in the timer notice becomes 0, another effect may not be executed. By doing so, it is possible to suggest that some effect is executed when the timer value becomes 0 by the timer notice.

As shown in FIG. 10-9 (B), when the timer notice is executed during the execution of the special effect (well-end meeting effect), the timer notice is started during the execution of the special effect, and the timer value (numerical value) is set by the timer. Is counted down. As described above, in this embodiment, the special effect and the timer notice may be executed in parallel. In this embodiment, the well-end conference effect is performed in the central portion of the image display device 5, using substantially the entire screen, as shown in FIGS. 10-6 and 10-7. On the other hand, the timer advance notice is executed in an area (such as the upper left portion of the image display device 5) that at least partially overlaps with the area where the well-end conference effect is executed. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the special effect and the timer notice are executed in parallel, the effect mode of the special effect becomes a specific mode and the specific effect (here, the symbol tempai which is the first specific effect) is executed. After the special effect is completed, the timer value becomes 0 and the result notification of the timer notice is executed.

In this way, when the timer notice is executed during the execution of the well-end conference effect, the result notification of the timer notice is executed after the end of the special effect. The result of the timer notice can be notified. In addition, it is possible to prevent the player from being confused by the duplication of the well-end conference production and the timer notification result notification, which hinders each other's production. In addition, since it is possible to execute a plurality of types of effects in response to the execution of a specific effect, the effect of the effect is improved. Further, since the effects (images and the like) are not overlapped with each other and the display area is not limited, the special effect and the suggestion effect can be preferably executed.

FIG. 10-10 (A) is a flowchart showing an example of the timer advance notice setting process executed in the variable display start setting process (step S171 in FIG. 9) in the effect control process process. The timer advance notice setting process is a process for determining whether or not to execute the timer advance notice and executing the timer advance notice. In the timer advance notice setting process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the timer advance notice is executed and the advance notice pattern (step 051AKS101). In step 051AKS101, based on the display result of the current variation and the variation pattern, for example, the timer advance notice execution / non-execution and the advance notice pattern are determined at the determination ratio shown in FIG. 10-10 (B). As shown in FIG. 10-10 (B), in this embodiment, timer notice patterns A and B are provided as timer notice patterns corresponding to the result notification contents of the timer notice. The timer advance notice pattern A and the timer advance notice pattern B may be different from each other in the effect mode. For example, the timer advance notice pattern A and the timer advance notice pattern B have different advance notice messages (characters) when the timer value becomes 0. Is displayed.

As shown in FIG. 10-10 (B), the timer notice is determined at different rates depending on whether the display result is a big hit, a super reach loss, or another loss. When the timer notice is executed, it tends to be a big hit or a super reach, and the big hit reliability increases in the order of timer notice pattern A <timer notice pattern B. In this way, it is possible to give a notice of a big hit or a super reach depending on whether or not the timer notice is executed and the notice pattern. The determination ratio shown in FIG. 10-10 (B) is an example, and the jackpot reliability and the super reach reliability may differ depending on whether or not the timer advance notice is executed and the timer advance notice pattern.

When it is determined in step 051AKS101 that the timer advance notice is not executed (step 051AKS102; No), the timer advance notice setting process is terminated. When it is determined to execute the timer advance notice (step 051AKS102; Yes), the initial value of the timer in the timer advance notice is determined (step 051AKS103). For example, in step 051AKS103, the initial value of the timer is determined according to the fluctuation time of the current fluctuation and the presence / absence of other effects. In step 051AKS103, at least a time shorter than the fluctuation time is determined as the initial value of the timer.

After the initial value of the timer is determined, the setting for executing the timer advance notice with this fluctuation is made (step 051AKS104). In the process of step 051AKS104, for example, the effect control data corresponding to the timer advance pattern determined in step 051AKS101 and the initial value of the timer determined in step 051AKS103 is read out, and the effect of the timer advance is based on the effect control data. Set control to possible. After that, the timer notice setting process is terminated.

Subsequently, an example of the effect operation when the timer notice is executed will be described. FIG. 10-11 shows an example of an effect operation when the timer advance notice is executed independently. FIG. 10-11 (A) is a downward arrow indicating that the decorative symbol is changed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. There is. In addition, the active display 5A corresponding to the fluctuation during execution is displayed. If it is determined to execute the timer notice (for example, the timer notice pattern B) at the start of this fluctuation, the timer image 051AK11 is displayed in the upper left portion of the image display device 5 as shown in FIG. 10-11 (B). Will be done. At the start of the timer notice, the timer image 051AK11 is displayed in a "preparing" mode indicating that the timer notice is started. This makes it possible to pay attention to the timer notice.

After that, for example, as shown in FIG. 10-11 (C), "20:00" (20 seconds) is displayed as the initial value of the timer in the timer image 051AK11. Then, as shown in FIGS. 10-11 (D) and 10-11 (E), the timer value of the timer image 051AK11 is displayed as a countdown. Further, for example, as shown in FIG. 10-11 (D), the decorative symbols of the numbers "4" stop in the decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R of the "left" and "right" to reach.

Then, as shown in FIG. 10-11 (E), when the timer value in the timer image 051AK11 becomes "0:00", the timer notice pattern B such as "super hot" is displayed as shown in FIG. 10-11 (F). The corresponding characters are displayed. As a result, it is possible to announce and notify that the jackpot reliability of this fluctuation is high. In addition, in the case of the timer advance notice pattern A, it may be an embodiment showing that the degree of advantage is not higher than the "super hot" of the timer advance notice pattern B such as "chance".

FIG. 10-12 shows an example of the effect operation when the timer notice is executed during the execution of the special effect (well-end conference effect). FIG. 10-12 (A) shows that the special effect is executed in the change of the target of the special effect. For example, as shown in FIG. 10-12 (A), the character on the right side is "Tempai? By saying the line of "Tempai fanning", the well-end conference production that suggests that it will be a design tempai is executed.

Here, if it is determined to execute the timer advance notice (for example, the timer advance notice pattern B) at the start of the current fluctuation, the timer image 051AK12 is displayed on the upper left portion of the image display device 5 and the timer advance notice is started. At this stage, the timer image 051AK12 is displayed in the "preparing" mode indicating that the timer advance notice is started, but it is hidden behind the lines of the character A and is difficult to see. As described above, in this embodiment, the area for executing the timer advance notice overlaps with at least a part of the area for executing the well-end conference effect.

The timer image 051AK12 is highlighted in a thicker frame than the timer image 051AK11 when the timer notice is executed independently. This makes it easier to recognize the timer image 051AK12 even during the execution of the well-end conference effect. For example, although the display content (timer value) in the timer image 051AK12 cannot be seen, at least it becomes easy to recognize that the timer advance notice has started.

After that, as shown in FIG. 10-12 (C), the timer image 051AK12 is enlarged and moved to the center of the image display device 5 to be emphasized in response to the start of the timer value countdown in the timer image 051AK12. Is displayed. Thereby, it can be shown that the countdown of the timer value in the timer notice is started even during the execution of the well-end conference effect. In this embodiment, when the timer notice is executed during the execution of the special effect, the timer image 051AK12 is displayed in a thick frame or moved to the center to be highlighted so that the player can easily recognize it. However, other modes may be used as long as they are easily recognized by the player. For example, it may be easy for the player to recognize by voice or a lamp.

Subsequently, the timer image 051AK12 returns to the upper left portion of the image display device 5, and as shown in FIG. 10-12 (D), "5:00" (5 seconds) is displayed as the initial value of the timer in the timer image 051AK12. The timer. In FIG. 10-12 (D), the timer image 051AK12 is in a visible state at the break of the dialogue of the character A. At this time, in the case of a symbol tempai (reach), the character B and the character C say a line indicating that the symbol tempai is performed, and the decorative symbol of the number "4" is stopped on the left and right. After that, as shown in FIG. 10-12 (E), the character image "End of the well-end meeting" is displayed, the character images of the three people and the character image "During the well-end meeting" are erased, and the well-end meeting effect ends. ..

Then, as shown in FIGS. 10-12 (E) and 10-12 (F), the timer value of the timer image 051AK12 is displayed as a countdown. As shown in FIG. 10-12 (G), when the timer value in the timer image 051AK12 becomes "0:00", it corresponds to the timer notice pattern B such as "super hot" as shown in FIG. 10-12 (H). The characters are displayed.

In this way, the well-end conference effect and the timer notice are executed in parallel, and the symbol tempai is generated in response to the execution of the well-end conference effect. After the well-end conference effect is completed, the timer notice result notification is executed. It is possible to suggest and notify that the jackpot reliability is high, and the interest of the production is improved.

It should be noted that the start of the suggestion effect may be restricted during the execution of the special effect. For example, if it is determined to execute the timer notice during the execution of the well-end conference effect, the timer may be displayed to display the timer after the end of the well-end conference effect and start the timer notice to count down the timer value. By doing so, since the special effect is not hindered by the suggestive effect, the special effect can be suitably executed. Further, the start of the special effect may be restricted during the execution of the suggestion effect. Further, when the special effect and the suggestion effect are executed, the suggestion effect may be executed with priority. For example, the image related to the suggestion effect may be displayed on the front display layer or the like with priority over the image related to the special effect.

In addition, when the suggestion effect (timer notice) is executed during the execution of the special effect (well-end conference effect), for example, other display means or reduced display is performed in an area that does not overlap with the well-end conference effect (line or character). The timer notice may be executed.

(Modification example of feature part 051AK)
This feature portion is not limited to this embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible, and further features may be added. The processing contents and determination ratios of the flowcharts and the determination methods of various effects shown in the above-described examples and modifications are merely examples, and the same effects as those of the above-mentioned examples can be obtained. Anything may be used as long as it can be carried out suitably. Further, the staging operation example shown in the above embodiment is an example, and can be appropriately changed as long as the same staging effect can be achieved. Further, not all of the configurations described in the above embodiment are essential configurations, and some of them may be missing. Moreover, you may combine this feature part and other feature part as appropriate.

In the above embodiment, the specific effect is a design tempai, a hold notice, and a premier character notice, and the special effect is a well-end meeting effect that encourages and suggests that these specific effects are executed, but the specific effect is advantageous. The effect may be any effect that suggests and gives notice that the state is controlled, and the special effect may be another effect as long as it is an effect that is executed in response to the specific effect. The well-end conference effect of the above embodiment is a continuous effect (pre-reading notice effect) that is executed over a plurality of fluctuations based on whether or not the specific effect is executed at the target, but once. It may be an effect performed during the fluctuation. For example, start a special effect after the start of the fluctuation, and execute a special effect that suggests and informs that the reach will be reached or the chance will be increased for the establishment of reach and the chance increase (specific effect) of super reach. You may do it.

The special effect of the above embodiment suggests that a plurality of characters appear and the specific effect is executed by the dialogue (suggestion display) of the characters, and informs that the specific effect is executed (executed). Although it was a conference production, the production mode of the special production is not limited to this. For example, it may be an effect that suggests and informs that a specific effect is executed by an image, characters, voice, lighting of a lamp, or a combination thereof.

Further, the special effect is an effect of suggesting and notifying a specific effect by a plurality of suggestion displays, but such a suggestion display may be one. Further, the special effect is at least a predetermined mode that suggests that the specific effect is executed, a specific mode that notifies that the specific effect is executed (executed), and a notification that the specific effect is not executed. It suffices if there is a special aspect of the production.

In the above embodiment, the ratio at which the specific effect is executed after that is different depending on the character color of the characters displayed in the special effect, but any effect mode (image, character type, and number of characters) of the special effect is used. ) May differ in the rate at which the specific effect is executed thereafter.

In the above embodiment, the specific effect that is the target of the special effect is reach or notice effect (holding notice, premier character notice), but the specific effect is a special suggestion effect that suggests that the special effect is executed. You may. That is, the special suggestion effect may be executed in response to the execution of the special effect, and the special effect may be executed again in response to the execution of the special suggestion effect.

In this case, as the special suggestion effect, the first special suggestion effect and the second special suggestion effect having a higher advantage than the first special suggestion effect can be executed, and the special effect is performed after the execution of the first special suggestion effect. When the specific mode is changed, the second special suggestion effect may be executed at a high rate as the special suggestion effect. That is, when the first special suggestion effect is executed, the special effect is executed, and the special suggestion effect is executed again in response to the execution of the special effect, the second special suggestion effect having a high advantage is achieved. May be easier to execute. By doing so, when the special suggestion effect is executed again, the special suggestion effect having a high degree of advantage is likely to be executed, so that the player can be expected and the interest of the game can be improved.

(Means pertaining to feature unit 051AK)
(1) The gaming machine related to the feature unit 051AK 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, the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the feature unit 051AK).
A plurality of types of specific effects including a first specific effect (for example, a design tempai) and a second specific effect (for example, a hold notice, a premier character notice) in which the ratio of being controlled to the advantageous state is higher than that of the first specific effect. (For example, the CPU 103 for determining the fluctuation pattern and the effect control CPU 120 for executing the process of step 051AKS002) capable of executing the above.
A special effect executing means (for example, an effect control CPU 120 that executes the process of step 051AKS008) capable of executing a special effect different from the specific effect (for example, a well-end conference effect) corresponding to the specific effect is provided.
The special effect executing means can start the special effect according to a predetermined mode and change the special effect from the predetermined mode to a specific mode.
As the execution pattern of the special effect, the first pattern (for example, FIG. 10-1 (A)) that changes the special effect from the predetermined mode to the specific mode at the timing when the specific effect is started, and the specific effect Includes a second pattern (eg, FIG. 10-1 (B)) that changes the special effect from the predetermined aspect to the particular aspect after being initiated.
The rate at which the second specific effect is executed differs between the case where the special effect is executed in the first pattern and the case where the special effect is executed in the second pattern (for example, FIG. 10-4).
With such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

(2) In the gaming machine described in (1) above,
The special effect executing means may be capable of executing the special effect (for example, a well-end conference effect) for displaying a plurality of types of suggestion displays (for example, characters and lines).
With such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

(3) In the gaming machine described in (2) above,
As the plurality of types of suggestion displays, a specific suggestion display suggesting an execution area of the specific effect may be included (for example, FIG. 10-7 (G)).
With such a configuration, it becomes easy to recognize a region of interest, and the effect of staging can be improved.

(4) In the gaming machine described in (2) above,
As the plurality of types of suggestion displays, the first suggestion display (for example, "specific effect suggestion", "tempai fanning", "hold notice suggestion", and "premier character notice suggestion" displayed in a mode suggesting the execution of the specific effect. A second suggestion display (for example, a “no suggestion” line) that is displayed in a manner that does not suggest the execution of the specific effect.
The first suggestion display and the second suggestion display may be partially common or displayed in parallel in a similar manner (for example, FIGS. 10-6, 10-7, etc.).
With such a configuration, it is possible to pay attention to whether or not the suggestion display includes the first suggestion display, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

(5) In the gaming machine described in (2) above,
As the plurality of types of suggestion displays, the first suggestion display (for example, "specific effect suggestion", "tempai fanning", "hold notice suggestion", and "premier character notice suggestion" displayed in a mode suggesting the execution of the specific effect. A second suggestion display (for example, a “no suggestion” line) that is displayed in a manner that does not suggest the execution of the specific effect.
The period in which the first suggestion display is displayed may be longer than that in the second suggestion display.
According to such a configuration, the player can easily pay attention to the first suggestion display, and the effect of the effect can be improved.

(6) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (5) above.
The execution period of the special effect includes a first period and a second period after the first period.
The special effect executing means can execute the special effect so that the type of the specific effect executed after the execution of the special effect can be more easily recognized in the second period than in the first period. (For example, a line that specifically suggests the type of a specific effect is less likely to appear in the first period and more likely to appear in the second period).
With such a configuration, it is possible to pay attention to the progress of the special production, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

(7) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (6) above.
The special effect executing means can execute the special effect for displaying a suggestion display (for example, a character or a dialogue).
The display element of the suggestion display includes a first display element (for example, the content of the dialogue) and a second display element (for example, the display color of the dialogue) different from the first display element.
There are a plurality of types of the first display element and the second display element.
Depending on the combination of the type of the first display element and the type of the second display element, the ratio at which the specific effect is executed after the execution of the special effect may be different.
With such a configuration, it is possible to pay attention to the combination of display elements, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

(8) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (7) above.
The special effect executing means can change the special effect to a special mode different from the specific mode (for example, FIG. 10-6 (I)) when the specific effect is not executed.
As the special effect, a first special effect (for example, FIG. 10-8 (A)) and a second special effect (for example, FIG. 10-8 (B)) that are more likely to change to the specific mode than the first special effect are provided. Including,
When the specific effect is not executed, the timing at which the special effect changes to the special mode differs between the case where the first special effect is executed and the case where the second special effect is executed. May be good.
According to such a configuration, the special effect can be suitably executed.

(9) In the gaming machine described in (8) above,
When the second special effect is executed, the timing at which the special effect changes to the special mode is later than when the first special effect is executed (for example, FIG. 10-8). May be good.
According to such a configuration, the player can be expected and the interest of the game can be improved.

(10) In the gaming machine described in (8) above,
As the execution period of the special effect, a suggestion period suggesting that the mode of the special effect being executed changes to the specific mode, and a period after the suggestion period to the specific mode or the special mode. Including the change period, including the timing of change,
The period from the end of the suggested period to the start of the change period is longer in the case where the second special effect is executed than in the case where the first special effect is executed (for example, FIG. 10). -8) You may do so.
According to such a configuration, the player can be expected and the interest of the game can be improved.

(11) In the gaming machine described in (8) above,
As the execution period of the special effect, a suggestion period suggesting that the mode of the special effect being executed changes to the specific mode, and a period after the suggestion period to the specific mode or the special mode. Including the change period, including the timing of change,
The suggestion period is composed of multiple stages (multiple lines).
The second specific effect after the execution of the special effect is more when the suggestion period is composed of the number of first stages than when it is composed of the number of second stages smaller than the number of first stages. May be executed at a high rate, and the special effect may be changed to the special mode at a high rate.
According to such a configuration, as the number of stages of the suggestion period increases, the sense of expectation can be increased, and the rate of change to a special mode is also high, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

(12) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (11) above.
Further provided with a suggestion effect execution means (effect control CPU 120 for executing the process of step 051AKS101) capable of executing a suggestion effect (for example, a timer notice) different from the special effect in response to the specific effect.
The suggestion effect execution means performs the suggestion effect in a special mode (for example, the timer value is "0:00") when the specific effect (for example, result notification in a timer notice, display of characters of "super hot") is executed. ) Can be changed to
The special effect can be executed in the first display area (for example, substantially the entire image display device 5).
The suggestion effect can be executed in a second display area (for example, the upper left portion of the image display device 5) which is narrower than the first display area and at least partially overlaps with the first display area.
When the suggestion effect is executed during the execution of the special effect, it is possible to change the suggestion effect to the special mode after the special effect is completed (for example, FIGS. 10-9 (B), 10). -12) You may do so.
According to such a configuration, the effect can be suitably executed.

(13) In the gaming machine described in (12) above,
Further provided with a suggestion staging limiting means capable of limiting the execution of the suggestion staging,
The suggestion effect limiting means may be able to limit the start of the suggestion effect during the execution of the special effect.
According to such a configuration, since the special effect is not hindered by the suggestive effect, the special effect can be suitably executed.

(14) In the gaming machine described in (12) above,
When the suggestion effect is started during the execution of the special effect, the special effect execution means is easier for the player to recognize than when the suggestion effect is started other than during the execution of the special effect (for example,). In FIG. 10-12 (C) and the like), the suggestion effect may be made feasible.
According to such a configuration, it becomes easy to recognize the suggestion effect even during the execution of the special effect, so that the special effect can be suitably executed.

(15) In the gaming machine described in (12) above,
Further provided with a special suggestion effect execution means capable of executing the special suggestion effect suggesting that the special effect is executed.
The special suggestion effect execution means is
As the special suggestion effect, a first special suggestion effect and a second special suggestion effect having a higher advantage than the first special suggestion effect can be executed.
The special suggestion effect can be executed after the special effect is changed to the specific mode.
When the special effect changes to the specific mode after the execution of the first special suggestion effect, the second special suggestion effect may be executed at a high rate as the special suggestion effect.
According to such a configuration, the player can be expected and the interest of the game can be improved.

(Means related to feature unit 052AK)
The feature unit 051AK includes the feature unit 052AK (the gaming machine according to (8) above) shown below.
The gaming machine related to the feature unit 052AK 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, the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the feature unit 052AK).
Specific effect execution means (for example, CPU 103 for determining a variation pattern or CPU 120 for effect control that executes processing in step 051AKS002) capable of executing a specific effect (for example, symbol tempai, hold notice, premier character notice), and
A special effect executing means (for example, an effect control CPU 120 that executes the process of step 051AKS008) capable of executing a special effect different from the specific effect (for example, a well-end conference effect) corresponding to the specific effect is provided.
The special effect execution means is
When the specific effect is executed, the special effect can be changed to a specific mode.
When the specific effect is not executed, the special effect can be changed to a special mode different from the specific mode (for example, FIG. 10-6 (I)).
As the special effect, a first special effect (for example, FIG. 10-8 (A)) and a second special effect (for example, FIG. 10-8 (B)) that are more likely to change to the specific mode than the first special effect are provided. Including,
When the specific effect is not executed, the timing at which the special effect changes to the special mode differs depending on whether the first special effect is executed or the second special effect is executed.
According to such a configuration, the special effect can be suitably executed.

(Means related to feature unit 053AK)
The feature unit 051AK includes the feature unit 053AK (the gaming machine according to (12) above) shown below.
The gaming machine related to the feature unit 053AK 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, the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the feature unit 053AK).
Specific effect execution means (for example, CPU 103 for determining a variation pattern or CPU 120 for effect control that executes processing in step 051AKS002) capable of executing a specific effect (for example, symbol tempai, hold notice, premier character notice), and
A special effect executing means (for example, an effect control CPU 120 that executes the process of step 051AKS008) capable of executing a special effect different from the specific effect (for example, a well-end conference effect) in response to the specific effect.
It is provided with a suggestion effect execution means (effect control CPU 120 that executes the process of step 051AKS101) capable of executing a suggestion effect (for example, a timer notice) different from the special effect in response to the specific effect.
The suggestion effect execution means performs the suggestion effect in a special mode (for example, the timer value is "0:00") when the specific effect (for example, result notification in a timer notice, display of characters of "super hot") is executed. ) Can be changed to
The special effect can be executed in the first display area (for example, substantially the entire image display device 5).
The suggestion effect can be executed in a second display area (for example, the upper left portion of the image display device 5) which is narrower than the first display area and at least partially overlaps with the first display area.
When the suggestion effect is executed during the execution of the special effect, it is possible to change the suggestion effect to the special mode after the special effect is completed (for example, FIGS. 10-9 (B), 10). -12).
According to such a configuration, the effect can be suitably executed.

(Time saving design)
Further, in each of the above-mentioned feature portions and modifications, the transition to the time saving state (high base state) is always made to shift via the big hit state or the small hit state in which the special variable winning ball device 7 operates. Although illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, when a time-saving symbol is derived and displayed as a special symbol, the time-saving state (high base state) without operating the special variable winning ball device 7 is performed. ) May be migrated.
As the above-mentioned time-saving symbols, these time-saving symbols may be used as a part of the out-of-time symbol or as a part of the small hit symbol.
In addition, when performing lottery processing related to the derivation display of time-saving symbols, a lottery may be executed using a dedicated random number for time-saving symbol lottery in these lottery processes, or a lottery random number of a missed symbol or a big hit symbol. The lottery may be performed by using other random numbers such as a lottery random number, a small hit symbol lottery random number, a big hit lottery determination random number, and a fall lottery lottery random number.
Further, these time-saving symbols may be a plurality of types of symbols, and may be used in combination with other symbols such as a small hit symbol or a combination of symbols displayed as a missed symbol. In this case, it may be determined whether or not the time saving state is changed depending on the small hit symbol used together. However, if the time saving symbol is won, the presence or absence of the transition to the time saving state will not be drawn by lottery, and the number of time saving will not be drawn.
Further, in the case of drawing a time-saving symbol and the set value can be changed, the lottery probability of the time-saving symbol does not change according to the set value, that is, the lottery probability of the time-saving symbol in all the set values. Is the same, but the lottery probabilities of these time-saving symbols may be different between the first special figure and the second special figure.
Regarding the timing of random number acquisition when drawing a lottery for time-saving symbols, regardless of whether a dedicated random number is used or another random number is used, the start opening (first start winning opening, It may be at the time of winning the second start winning opening).
In addition, regarding the winning when the time-saving symbol is drawn, when using a dedicated random number (time-saving lottery random number), the lottery result by the dedicated random number (time-saving lottery random number) is used as the winning value, and the small hit symbol is used for the time-saving symbol lottery. When a random number is used, a specific small hit symbol random number value can be used as the winning value, and when a random number for the fall lottery judgment value is used for the lottery of the time-saving symbol, the random number for the fall lottery judgment value can be used as the winning value. A lottery using the above, for example, a time saving area may be provided inside the special variable winning ball device 7, and the passing of the game ball through the time saving area may be the winning of the time saving symbol.
In addition, in the case where the lottery of the time saving symbol is performed using the structure, when the small hit symbol also uses the time saving symbol, the variable display number (time saving number) of the time saving state does not change depending on the presence or absence of passing through the time saving area. To.
In addition, regarding the winning when the time-saving symbol lottery is performed, the winning value is the specific missing symbol random number when the missing symbol random number is used in the time-saving symbol lottery, and the jackpot symbol random number is specified when the big hit symbol random number is used in the time-saving symbol lottery. The big hit symbol random number value can be used as the winning value. However, when these random values are used as winning values, the performances other than the jackpot probability differ depending on the setting, so it is possible only if the set value cannot be changed.
Further, the determination timing of the lottery result of the time-saving symbol may be executed at the timing after the big hit determination. In addition, the lottery of the time saving symbol is not executed in the time saving state (high base) or the high probability time regardless of the random number value used for the lottery, and is executed only in the low probability low base state. .. However, if the time-saving symbol is derived and displayed in the state where the time-saving is already in the state, even if the number of times of time-saving is reset or the lottery is not performed, it may be determined for each gaming machine.
Further, regarding the number of time reductions when the time reduction symbol is derived and displayed, it is possible to have a plurality of predetermined number of time reductions according to the winning value (symbol) and the game state. In addition, it is possible to make the conditions for granting the time reduction different for each time saving symbol.
Further, when the number of time reductions differs depending on the time reduction symbol, the time reduction symbol distribution lottery can be changed between the special figure 1 and the special figure 2.
Further, even when the same time reduction symbol is derived and displayed, the number of time reductions given may be different depending on the game state at that time. However, it is required to be predetermined for the gaming state.
In addition, the lottery result of "0 times of time saving" can be included as the lottery result of the time saving symbol in the low probability low base state.
Further, the time-saving end symbol derivation lottery (time-saving end lottery) may be executed, and the number of time reductions may be set to the number of times until the time-saving end symbol is derived and displayed after the time reduction start, or until the jackpot symbol is derived and displayed. That is, in principle, the number of time reductions may not be set and may be unlimited.
Further, the number of time reductions and the granting condition may be different between the time reduction state controlled by the time reduction symbol and the time reduction state controlled by the occurrence of a big hit.
Further, when the time-saving symbol is derived and displayed, the timing of being controlled to the time-saving state is the time when the symbol confirmation time of the time-saving symbol has elapsed. However, in the case where a small hit symbol random number is used for the lottery of the time saving symbol, when the small hit is won and the time saving state is entered, the end time of the small hit operation is controlled to the time saving state.
Further, in the case of a lottery using the structure, the timing controlled to the time saving state is the timing at the end of the operation of the structure in the gaming state (for example, the small hit state) in which the structure is operated.
Further, in the case of a gaming machine (so-called a specified number of probability change machines (ST machines)) that is controlled to a high probability low base state over a predetermined variable display number after a big hit, the high probability low base state is reached when the game hall is opened. Therefore, the high-probability low-base state may be controlled to a time-saving state after the variable display of a predetermined number of times is executed and ended.
In addition, when the time saving limiter function is installed and the time saving symbol is derived and displayed, the number of time saving limiters is updated.
Further, the symbol confirmation time of the time-saving symbol may be set to a time different from the symbol confirmation time of other symbols.

When the time-saving symbol is derived and displayed, a configuration that shifts to the time-saving state (high base state) may be appropriately combined with the feature unit 051AK. For example, as the target of the well-end meeting effect (special effect) of the feature unit 051AK, a special suggestion effect suggesting that the time-saving state is controlled (the time-saving symbol is stopped) may be targeted. In that case, the suggestion display corresponding to the time saving symbol may be performed. That is, it is determined in advance whether or not the time-saving symbol is stopped and whether or not the special suggestion effect suggesting that the time-saving symbol is stopped is executed, and the well-end meeting effect (special effect) is based on the determination result. May be executed.

In this case, the ratio of the case where the well-end conference effect is executed in the first pattern and the case where the well-end conference effect is executed in the second pattern and the case where the special suggestion effect suggesting that the time-saving symbol is stopped is executed is It may be different.

In addition, when the well-end conference effect is not executed for the special suggestion effect that suggests that the time-saving symbol is stopped, the well-end conference effect of the effect mode with a high expectation of success (easily changing to a specific mode) becomes a waste. It may be configured so that the special suggestion effect can be easily executed after that.

Further, it may be suggested that the time saving symbol is stopped or the special suggestion effect is executed by the suggestion effect different from the well end meeting effect.

Further, if a part of the lost symbol is a time-saving symbol and the fluctuation that the time-saving symbol stops is in the hold, the well-end meeting effect or other pre-reading notice effect may be restricted.

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

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

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A gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player.
A plurality of types of effects suggesting that they are controlled to the advantageous state, including a first specific effect and a second specific effect in which the ratio of being controlled to the advantageous state is higher than that of the first specific effect. A specific effect execution means that can execute a specific effect,
It is provided with a special effect executing means that is different from the specific effect and can execute a special effect suggesting that the specific effect is executed in response to the specific effect.
The special effect executing means can start the special effect by any one of a plurality of predetermined modes , and can change the special effect from the predetermined mode to a specific mode.
As the execution pattern of the special effect, the first pattern for changing the special effect from the predetermined mode to the specific mode at the timing when the specific effect is started, and the special effect after the specific effect is started are performed. A second pattern that changes from an aspect to the particular aspect, and the like.
The rate at which the second specific effect is executed differs between the case where the special effect is executed in the first pattern and the case where the special effect is executed in the second pattern.
The special effect executing means can execute the special effect for displaying a suggestion display.
The display element of the suggestion display includes a first display element and a second display element different from the first display element.
There are a plurality of types of the first display element and the second display element.
The ratio of the second specific effect being executed after the special effect is executed differs depending on the combination of the type of the first display element and the type of the second display element.
A gaming machine characterized by that.

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