JP7123508B2 - game machine - Google Patents

Description

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

As a game machine, a game medium such as a game ball is shot into a game area by a shooting device, and when the game medium enters a prize winning area such as a winning hole provided in the game area and an execution condition (starting condition) is established, A pachinko machine that enhances game interest by a so-called variable display game in which a plurality of types of identification information (hereinafter referred to as display patterns) are variably displayed on a variable display device and whether or not to give a predetermined game value is determined based on the display results. There is a game machine. In such a pachinko game machine, when the stop pattern mode when the variable display of the display patterns in the variable display game is completely stopped becomes a specific display mode, an advantageous state (jackpot game state) is brought to the player. In the jackpot game state, a round game in which the jackpot is opened can be repeatedly executed up to a predetermined upper limit number of times. In such a gaming machine, various types of effects are executed to inform the player of the degree of expectation of being controlled to an advantageous state before the display result of the variable display is displayed.

As such a gaming machine, there has been proposed a gaming machine that displays an effect suggestion image corresponding to an effect that is scheduled to be executed so that the player can recognize the effect (see, for example, Patent Document 1). .

Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2018-50980

However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Literature 1, after the effect suggesting image is displayed, the player's attention to the effect suggesting image is not attracted, and there is a possibility that the player's interest in the game is reduced.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine capable of preventing a decline in interest in gaming.

In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the present invention includes:
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1, etc.) that performs a game and can be controlled in an advantageous state for the player,
Specific effect executing means (for example, effect control CPU 120 for executing super reach reach effect, etc.) capable of executing specific effect suggesting control to the advantageous state,
A special effect execution means capable of executing a special effect a plurality of times during execution of the specific effect (for example, a performance control CPU 120 for executing a special effect, etc.);
Predetermined effect execution means (for example, effect control CPU 120 for executing a predetermined effect) capable of executing a predetermined effect during execution of the specific effect,
a suggestive image display means (for example, an effect control CPU 120 that displays a suggestive image) that can display a suggestive image that suggests the number of times the special effect can be executed during execution of the specific effect,
When the predetermined performance is executed, the degree of expectation of being controlled to the advantageous state is higher than when the predetermined performance is not executed (for example, when the predetermined performance is executed, the expectation of a big hit is higher than when it is not executed. ),
The suggestive images include a first suggestive image and a second suggestive image (for example, a rank suggestive image and a cut-in suggestive image),
The predetermined effect includes a first predetermined effect and a second predetermined effect (for example, a predetermined effect of rank-up and a predetermined effect of cut-in effect, etc.),
The predetermined effect executing means is capable of executing the first predetermined effect at a first timing and at a second timing after the first timing, and capable of executing the second predetermined effect at the second timing,
The suggestive image display means includes:
When the first predetermined effect is executed at the first timing (for example, timing 1) and the second timing (for example, timing 2), the display mode of the first suggestive image is changed to the advantageous state. It is possible to change in stages to a display mode with a high degree of expectation controlled by (for example, the display mode of the rank suggestion image can be changed),
When the second predetermined effect is executed at the second timing , it is possible to change the display mode of the second suggestive image to a highly expected display mode controlled to the advantageous state (for example, a red color It is possible to change the cut-in suggestion image to the display mode, etc.),
The degree of expectation for control to the advantageous state is higher when the display mode of the second suggestive image changes than when the display mode of the first suggestive image changes (for example, when the display mode of the first suggestive image changes ) If the mode changes, the expectation of a big hit is higher, etc.),
It is characterized by

According to such a configuration, since the display mode of the suggestive image changes at the timing related to the timing at which the predetermined effect is executed, it is possible to attract attention to the change timing and the suggestive image to be changed, and prevent the decline in the interest in the game. can be done.

It is a front view of the pachinko game machine in this embodiment. It is a rear perspective view of the pachinko game machine in this embodiment. It is a configuration diagram showing various control boards and the like mounted in the pachinko game machine. It is a flow chart which shows an example of game control main processing. It is a flow chart showing an example of timer interrupt processing for game control. It is a flow chart which shows an example of special design process processing. FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing a display result determination table; It is a flow chart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of production control process processing. 9 is a flowchart showing an example of variable display start setting processing; It is a flow chart which shows an example of stop design decision processing. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a setting example regarding a setting suggestion effect execution determination table; FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a configuration example and a setting example regarding a setting suggestion pattern; 9 is a flowchart showing an example of effect processing during variable display; It is a figure which shows the execution example of setting suggestion production|presentation. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a figure which shows an example of a fluctuation pattern. It is a figure which shows an example of a fluctuation pattern determination table. 9 is a flowchart showing an example of variable display start setting processing; It is a flowchart which shows an example of execution setting processing, such as predetermined production|presentation. It is a figure which shows the determination ratio for determining the execution presence or absence of predetermined production|presentation, and a kind. It is a figure which shows the example of determination of the execution mode of a fan effect. It is a figure which shows the example of determination of the execution frequency of special production|presentation. 9 is a flowchart showing an example of effect processing during variable display; It is a flow chart which shows an example of control processing during special production. It is a timing chart when a predetermined effect, a special effect, etc. are executed. It is a figure which shows the example of production|presentation operation|movement when predetermined production|presentation, a special production|presentation, etc. are performed. It is a figure which shows the example of production|presentation operation|movement when predetermined production|presentation, a special production|presentation, etc. are performed. FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a variation pattern table; 9 is a flowchart showing variable display start setting processing; 10 is a flow chart showing a pseudo-continuation/notice-continuation effect setting process; FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a performance type determination table; FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a foretelling continuous effect pattern determination table; FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a foretelling continuous effect pattern determination table; It is a flow chart which shows production processing during variable display. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a specific example of the effect mode of the foretelling continuous effect; FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a specific example of the effect mode of the foretelling continuous effect; FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a specific example of the effect mode of the foretelling continuous effect; FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a specific example of the effect mode of the foretelling continuous effect; FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a specific example of the effect mode of the foretelling continuous effect; FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a modification of the effect mode of the foretelling continuous effect;

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

(Structure of pachinko machine 1, etc.)
FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko game machine 1, showing the arrangement layout of the main members. A pachinko game machine (game machine) 1 is roughly composed of a game board (gauge board) 2 forming a game board surface and a game machine frame (underframe) 3 supporting and fixing the game board 2 . A game area is formed in the game board 2, and a game ball as a game medium is shot from a predetermined ball shooting device and hit into the game area.

The "variable display" of special symbols means, for example, that a plurality of types of special symbols are variably displayed (the same applies to other symbols described later). Variations include updating display of a plurality of patterns, scrolling display of a plurality of patterns, deformation of one or more patterns, enlargement/reduction of one or more patterns, and the like. In the variation of special symbols and normal symbols, which will be described later, a plurality of types of special symbols or normal symbols are updated and displayed. In the variation of decorative patterns, which will be described later, a plurality of types of decorative patterns are scrolled or updated, and one or more decorative patterns are deformed or enlarged/reduced. Note that the variation also includes a mode in which a certain symbol is displayed blinking. 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 variable display of other symbols to be described later). Variable display may be expressed as variable display or variation.

The special symbols variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A are also called "first special symbols", and the special symbols variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B are also called "second special symbols". Each of these consists of a 7-segment LED or the like. The special symbols are represented by numbers indicating "0" to "9" and lighting patterns such as "-". The special symbol may include a pattern in which all LEDs are turned off. Also, a special game using the first special game is called a "first special game", and a special game using the second special game is called a "second special game". In addition, the number of special symbol display devices that variably display the special symbols may be one.

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

For example, on the screen of the image display device 5, in synchronism with the first special game and the second special game, a plurality of types of decorative patterns (such as patterns showing numbers) as decoration identification information different from the special patterns. variable display is performed. Here, in synchronism with the first special game or the second special game, decorative symbols are variably displayed (for example, vertically direction scroll display and update display). It should be noted that the variable display of the special game and the decoration pattern that are executed in synchronization are also collectively referred to simply as the variable display.

A display area may be provided on the screen of the image display device 5 for displaying suspended display corresponding to the variable display whose execution is suspended and active display corresponding to the variable display being executed. Suspended display and active display are also collectively referred to as variable display corresponding display corresponding to variable display.

The number of variable representations that are reserved is also referred to as the number of reserved memories. The reserved memory number corresponding to the first special game is also referred to as the first reserved memory number, and the reserved memory number corresponding to the second special game is also referred to as the second reserved memory number. The sum of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number is also referred to as the total reserved memory number.

At predetermined positions on the game board 2, a first suspension indicator 25A and a second suspension indicator 25B each including a plurality of LEDs are provided. The first pending display 25A displays the first pending memory number by the number of lit LEDs. The second pending display 25B displays the number of second pending memories according to the number of lit LEDs.

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

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

The variable winning ball device 6B (ordinary electric accessory) forms a second starting winning hole that changes between a closed state and an open state by a solenoid 81 (see FIG. 3). The variable winning ball device 6B is provided with, for example, an electric tulip-shaped accessory having a pair of movable winglets. comes close to the winning ball device 6A, and the closed state in which the game balls do not enter the second starting winning opening (also referred to as the second starting winning opening being closed). On the other hand, the variable winning ball device 6B is in an open state in which the game ball can enter the second start winning opening (second start It is also said that the prize-winning mouth is open.). When the game ball enters the second start winning hole, a predetermined number (for example, three) of prize balls are paid out, and the second special game can be started. Note that the variable winning ball device 6B may be any device that changes between a closed state and an open state, and is not limited to a device provided with an electric tulip-shaped accessory.

At predetermined positions of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, four positions on the left and right sides of the game area), there are provided general winning holes 10 which are always kept open by predetermined ball receiving members. In this case, when the player enters one 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 hole is provided. The special variable winning ball device 7 has a large winning opening door that is driven to open and close by a solenoid 82 (see FIG. 3). Form.

As an example, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the big winning door (for the special electric accessory) is in the OFF state, the big winning door closes the big winning door, and the game ball is pushed out. You will not be able to enter (pass through) the prize gate. On the other hand, in the special variable prize winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special prize winning port door is in the ON state, the special prize winning port door opens the big prize winning port, making it easier for the game ball to enter the big prize winning port. Become.

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

Entering a game ball into each winning hole including the general winning hole 10 is also called "winning". In particular, winning a prize in a starting opening (first starting winning opening, second starting winning opening) is also referred to as starting winning.

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

A passage gate 41 through which game balls can pass is provided on the left side of the image display device 5 . Based on the game ball passing through the passage gate 41, the normal game is executed.

Above the normal pattern display 20, a normal pattern holding display 25C is provided. The general pattern suspension display 25C includes, for example, four LEDs, and displays the normal pattern suspension storage number, which is the number of general pattern games whose execution is suspended, by the number of lit LEDs.

The surface of the game board 2 is provided with, in addition to the above configuration, a windmill for changing the flowing direction and speed of the game ball and a large number of obstacle nails. At the bottom of the game area, an out port is provided for taking in game balls that have not entered any of the winning ports.

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

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

At the lower right position of the game machine frame 3, there is provided a ball hitting operation handle (operation knob) operated by a player or the like in order to shoot a game ball toward the game area by the ball shooting device.

At a predetermined position of the game machine frame 3 below the game area, game balls paid out as prize balls and game balls lent from a predetermined ball lending machine are held (stored) so as to be supplied to the ball shooting device. ) is provided with a batted ball supply plate (upper plate). Below the upper plate, there is provided a batted ball supply plate (lower plate) from which prize balls are dispensed when the upper plate is full.

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

At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the game area, there is provided a push button 31B that allows the player to perform a predetermined instruction operation such as a pressing operation. An operation on the push button 31B is detected by a push sensor 35B (see FIG. 3).

The pachinko game machine 1 is provided with a stick controller 31A and a push button 31B as detection means for detecting actions (operations, 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. FIG. A main substrate 11 housed in a substrate case 201 is mounted on the back surface of the pachinko game machine 1. - 特許庁A setting key 51 and a setting switch 52 are provided on the main substrate 11 . 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 the probability of winning a big hit and the rate of winning balls in the 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 at a predetermined position on the power supply board 17 .

A display monitor 29 is arranged in the center of the back surface of the main substrate 11, and a display changeover switch 30 is arranged on the side of the display monitor 29. As shown in FIG. The display monitor 29 may be configured 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 viewing the back side of the game board 2 with the gaming machine frame 3 opened.

The display monitor 29 can display winning information such as consecutive ratios, role ratios, and bases. The consecutive ratio is the ratio of the number of prize balls to the total number of prize balls to the first and second big prize openings (attackers). Of the total number of prize balls, the number of prize balls won by winning the 2nd starting prize mouth (electric chew) and the number of prize balls by winning the 1st big prize mouth and the 2nd big prize mouth (attacker) account for the total number of prize balls. percentage. 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 setting values in the pachinko game machine 1 when it is in the setting change state or the setting confirmation state. The display monitor 29 only needs to be able to display setting values to be changed or checked when in the setting change state or setting confirmation state.

The setting key 51 and the setting switch 52 cannot be operated from the front side of the pachinko game machine 1 when the game machine frame 3 is closed. A glass door frame 3a having a glass window is rotatably provided in the game machine frame 3, and the game 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 game machine 1, a security cover 500A is attached to the right end 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 of the substrate case 201 including the setting keys 51 and the setting changeover switches 52 from the rear side. The security cover 500A is a substantially L-shaped member including short pieces 500Aa and long pieces 500Ab, and may be made of transparent synthetic resin.

(Overview of Game Progress)
A game ball is shot toward a game area by a player's rotation operation of a ball-hitting operation handle provided in the pachinko game machine 1.例文帳に追加When the game ball passes through the passage gate 41, the normal pattern display device 20 starts the normal pattern game. In addition, when the game ball passes through the passage gate 41 during the period during the execution of the previous normal game (when the game ball passes through the passage gate 41 but the normal game based on the passage cannot be executed immediately) , the normal game based on the passage is suspended up to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4).

In this normal pattern game, if a specific normal pattern (normal pattern per pattern) is stopped and displayed, the display result of the normal pattern becomes "normal pattern per pattern". On the other hand, if a normal pattern (normal pattern losing pattern) other than the normal pattern per pattern is stop-displayed as the determined normal pattern, the display result of the normal pattern becomes "normal pattern losing". When it comes to "normal game", the variable winning ball device 6B is opened for a predetermined period of time and the opening control is performed (the second start winning opening is opened).

When a game ball enters the first starting winning hole 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 hole 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 game is running, or during the period when it is controlled to the big win game state or the small win game state described later (although the start win has occurred If the special game based on the starting prize cannot be executed immediately), the execution of the special game based on the entry is suspended up to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4).

In the special symbol game, if a specific special symbol (a big hit symbol, for example, "7", the actual symbol differs depending on the type of the big hit described below) is stopped and displayed as a fixed special symbol, it becomes a "big win" and a big winning symbol. If a predetermined special symbol (a small winning symbol, for example, "2") different from the symbol is stop-displayed, it becomes a "small winning". Also, if a special symbol (losing symbol, for example, "-") different from the big-hit symbol or the small-hit symbol is stop-displayed, it becomes "losing".

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

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

In the jackpot game state, the player can get a prize ball by entering the game ball into the big winning hole. 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 upper limit period of opening, the more advantageous the player is.

In addition, a jackpot type is set in the "jackpot". For example, multiple types of opening modes (number of rounds and upper limit period of opening) of the big winning opening and game states after the jackpot game state (normal state, time saving state, variable probability state, etc.) are prepared, and the jackpot type is set according to these It is As the jackpot types, there may be provided a jackpot type with which many prize balls can be obtained, a jackpot type with few prize balls, or a jackpot type with which few prize balls can be obtained.

In the small winning game state, the big winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened in a predetermined opening mode. For example, in the small winning game state, the same opening mode as the big winning game state when some jackpot types etc.), the big prize opening is opened. In addition, you may provide a small-hit classification also in a "small-hit" like a big-hit classification.

After the jackpot game state is finished, depending on the jackpot type, it may be controlled to a time-saving state or a variable probability state.

In the time saving state, the control (time saving control) that shortens the average special figure fluctuation time (period of varying the special figure) than the normal state is executed. In the time-saving state, by shortening the average normal figure fluctuation time (the period during which the normal figure is changed) than in the normal state, and by improving the probability of becoming a "normal figure hit" in the general figure game than in the normal state, etc. Control (high opening control, high base control) that makes it easier for game balls to enter the second start winning opening is also executed. Since the time-saving state is a state in which the variation efficiency of the special symbols (especially the second special symbols) is improved, it is an advantageous state for the player.

In the variable probability state (probability variable state), in addition to the time-saving control, the variable probability control in which the probability that the display result is a "jackpot" is higher than in the normal state is executed. The variable probability state is a state in which the variation efficiency of the special symbols is improved, and in addition, a "big hit" is likely to occur, so it is a further advantageous state for the player.

The time saving state and the variable probability state are continued until one of the end conditions such as execution of the special game for a predetermined number of times and start of the next big win game state is established first. The end condition that the special figure game of a predetermined number of times has been executed is also referred to as a number cut (number cut time reduction, number cut probability variable, etc.).

The normal state means a game state other than a special state such as an advantageous state such as a jackpot game state that is advantageous to the player, a time saving state, a variable probability state, etc., and the display result in the normal game is "normal game". The pachinko gaming machine 1, such as the probability and the probability that the display result in the special game will be a "jackpot", returns to the initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, a predetermined return after power-on, such as when the system is reset) It is the state controlled in the same way as when processing is not executed).

The state in which probability variable control is executed is also called a high probability state, and the state in which probability variable control is not executed is also called a low probability state. A state in which time-saving control is performed is also referred to as a high-based state, and a state in which time-saving control is not performed is also referred to as a low-based state. Combining these, the short-time state is also called a low-probability-high base state, the probability-variable state is a high-probability-high base state, and the normal state is a low-probability-low base state. The high probability state and the low base state are also referred to as the high probability low base state.

After the small win game state is over, the game state is not changed, and the game state before the display result of the special figure game becomes "small win" is continuously controlled (however, "small win" occurs). If the special game at the time is the special game for the predetermined number of times in the above cut, the game state is naturally changed). In addition, there may not be a "small hit" as a display result of a special figure game.

In addition, the game state may change based on the fact that the game ball has passed through a specific area (for example, a specific area within the big winning opening) during the jackpot game state. For example, when the game ball passes through the specific area, it may be controlled to the probability variable state after the big hit game state.

(Progress of production, etc.)
In the pachinko gaming machine 1, various effects (effects such as notifying the progress of the game and exciting 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. In addition to or instead of the display, sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R and the game effect lamp 9 are provided. lighting or extinguishing, the movement of the movable body 32, or a performance using any performance device including a part or all of these.

As an effect executed according to the progress of the game, in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, 5R provided on the image display device 5, the first special game or the second In response to the start of the 2 special figure game, the variable display of the decoration pattern is started. At the timing when the display result (also called fixed special pattern) is stopped and displayed in the first special game or the second special game, a fixed decorative pattern (combination of three decorative patterns), which is the display result of variable display of decorative patterns, is displayed. ) is also stopped (derived).

During the period from the start of the variable display of the decorative design to the end of the variable display, the variable display of the decorative design may be in a predetermined ready-to-win state (ready-to-win state is established). Here, the ready-to-win mode means that when the decorative symbols stopped and displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 constitute a part of the jackpot combination described later, the decorative symbols that are not stopped and displayed are displayed in a variable manner. It is the aspect that is continuing.

Further, a ready-to-win effect is executed in response to the above-described ready-to-win mode during the variable display of decorative symbols. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the ratio of the display result (the display result of the special game or the display result of the variable display of the decoration pattern) to the "big win" (also called the "big win reliability" or "big win expectation") depends on the performance mode. A plurality of different types of ready-to-win effects are executed. The ready-to-win performance includes, for example, a normal reach and a super-to-win with higher reliability than the normal reach.

When the display result of the special game is a "big hit", a fixed decorative pattern that is a predetermined big hit combination is derived as a display result of the variable display of decorative patterns on the screen of the image display device 5 (decoration The display result of the variable display of the pattern becomes a "jackpot"). As an example, the same decoration patterns (for example, "7" etc.) are stop-displayed together on predetermined effective lines in the "left", "middle" and "right" decoration pattern display areas 5L, 5C and 5R. .

In the case of a ``variable probability big hit'' controlled to a variable probability state after the end of the big win game state, odd decorative patterns (for example, "7" etc.) are stopped and displayed together, and the variable probability state is entered after the end of the big win game state. In the case of an uncontrolled "non-probability variable jackpot (normal jackpot)", even-numbered decorative symbols (for example, "6") may be stopped and displayed together. In this case, odd-numbered decorative patterns are also called probability variable patterns and even-numbered decorative patterns are also called non-probable variable patterns (normal patterns). After becoming a ready-to-win mode with non-probability variation symbols, a promotion performance may be executed to finally become a "probability variation big hit".

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

If the display result of the special game is "Loss", the variable display mode of the decorative pattern does not become the ready-to-win mode, and the fixed decorative pattern of the non-reach combination (" Also referred to as "non-reach loss".) may be stopped (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern becomes "non-reach loss"). In addition, when the display result is "losing", after the mode of variable display of the decorative pattern becomes the ready-to-win mode, the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern is a predetermined ready-to-win combination ("reach losing") that is not a big hit combination. (Also called) fixed decorative pattern is displayed stop (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern is "reach lost").

The effects that can be executed by the pachinko gaming machine 1 include displaying the variable display corresponding display (suspended display and active display). In addition, as other effects, for example, a notice effect for notifying the reliability of the big hit is executed during the variable display of the decorative symbols. The notice effect includes a notice effect for notifying the reliability of the big win in the variable display during execution and a pre-reading notice effect for notifying the reliability of the big win in the variable display before execution (variable display whose execution is suspended). As the pre-reading advance notice effect, an effect of changing the display mode of the display corresponding to variable display (suspended display or active display) to a mode different from normal may be executed.

Also, in the image display device 5, the decorative patterns are temporarily stopped during the variable display of the decorative patterns, and then the variable display is restarted, so that one variable display is simulated as a plurality of variable displays. A pseudo continuous effect may be executed.

During the big winning game state, the performance during the big winning is executed to report the big winning game state. As the effect during the big win, the effect of notifying the number of rounds or the promotion effect indicating that the value of the big win game state is improved may be executed. Also, during the small-hit game state, an effect during the small-hit game for notifying the small-hit game state is executed. It should be noted that during the small winning game state, some of the jackpot types (jackpot types in the jackpot game state in the same manner as the small hit game state, for example, the jackpot type in the subsequent game state high probability state) jackpot game By executing a common performance in both states, the player may not know whether the current state is a small win game state or a big win game state. In such a case, by executing a common performance after the end of the small winning game state and after the end of the big winning game state, it is made impossible to distinguish whether the state is a high probability state or a low probability state. may

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

(Substrate configuration)
The pachinko game machine 1 is equipped with a main board 11, an effect control board 12, a sound control board 13, a lamp control board 14, a relay board 15, etc., as shown in FIG. In addition, various substrates such as a payout control substrate, an information terminal substrate, and a launch control substrate are arranged on the back surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1 . Furthermore, a power supply board 17 is also mounted. Various control boards are not only electronic circuit boards such as printed wiring boards on which conductive patterns are formed and on which electrical components can be mounted, but are also configured to implement specific electrical functions by mounting electrical components on electronic circuit boards. It is a concept that includes an electronic circuit mounting board that has been manufactured.

In the pachinko game machine 1, the power supply board 17 can supply power from an AC 100V external power supply such as a commercial power supply to electrical components including various control boards such as the main board 11 and the performance control board 12. The power supply board 17 includes, for example, a rectifier circuit for converting alternating current (AC) into direct current (DC), a power circuit for converting a predetermined DC voltage into a specific DC voltage (eg, 12 V DC or 5 V DC), and the like. I have.

The main board 11 is a control board on the main side, and the progress of the above-mentioned games in the pachinko gaming machine 1 (execution of a special game (including management of suspension), execution of a general-purpose game (including management of suspension), jackpot game state, small hit game state, game state, etc.) has a function to control. The main board 11 has 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, and 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 executes a program stored in the ROM 101 to perform processing for controlling the progress of the game (processing for realizing the functions of the main substrate 11). At this time, various data stored in the ROM 101 (variation patterns described later, effect control commands described later, data such as 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 that retains stored contents for a predetermined period of time even if the power supply to the pachinko game machine 1 is stopped in part or in its entirety. All or part of the program stored in the ROM 101 may be developed in the RAM 102 and executed on the RAM 102 .

The random number circuit 104 counts updatably numerical data representing various random numbers (game random numbers) used to control the progress of the game. The game random numbers may be updated (updated by software) when the CPU 103 executes a predetermined computer program.

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

The switch circuit 110 receives detection signals from various switches for game ball detection (gate switch 21, starter switch (first starter switch 22A and second starter switch 22B), count switch 23) (when a game ball passes or A detection signal indicating that the switch has been turned on by entering) is captured and transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100. The transmission of the detection signal means that the passage or entry of the game ball has been detected.

The switch circuit 110 takes in a reset signal, a power-off signal, and a clear signal from the power board 17 and transmits them to the game control microcomputer 100 . The reset signal is an operation stop signal for stopping the operation of the control circuit such as the game control microcomputer 100, and can be output using either the power supply monitoring circuit, the IC with built-in watchdog timer, or the system reset IC. I wish I had. The power-off signal turns off when a predetermined power supply voltage used in the pachinko game machine 1 exceeds a predetermined value, and turns on when the period in which the predetermined power supply voltage is equal to or less than the predetermined value continues for a power-off reference time or longer. Become. The clear signal is turned on, for example, when a clear switch provided on the power supply substrate 17 is pressed.

Solenoid circuit 111, a solenoid drive signal from the game control microcomputer 100 (for example, a signal to turn on the solenoid 81 and the solenoid 82), to the solenoid 81 for normal electric accessories and the solenoid 82 for the big winning entrance door transmit.

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

The main board 11 (game control microcomputer 100), as part of the control of the progress of the game, produces a production control command (a command to specify (notify) the progress of the game, etc.) according to the progress of the game. 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. - 特許庁The effect control command includes, for example, various determination results on the main board 11 (for example, the display result of the special game (including the jackpot type), the variation pattern used when executing the special game (details will be described later). )), game status (for example, start and end of variable display, opening status of big winning slots, occurrence of winning, number of reserved memories, game status), commands specifying error occurrence, and the like.

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

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

The effect control CPU 120 executes a program stored in the ROM 121 to execute a process for executing the effect together with the display control unit 123 (a process for realizing the above function of the effect control board 12, and the 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 a main memory.

The effect control CPU 120 displays the execution of the effect based on the detection signal from the controller sensor unit 35A and the push sensor 35B (a signal that is output when an operation by the player is detected and appropriately indicates the operation content). The controller 123 may also be instructed.

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

The display control unit 123 causes the image display device 5 to display a performance image by supplying a video signal corresponding to the performance to be executed to the image display device 5 based on the performance execution instruction from the performance control CPU 120 . The display control unit 123 further supplies a sound designation signal (a signal designating the sound to be output) to the sound 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 . Also, it supplies a lamp signal (a signal specifying the lighting/extinguishing mode of the lamp) 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 driving circuit for driving the movable body 32 .

The audio 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 sound designated by the sound designation signal from the speakers 8L and 8R. Let

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 manner specified by the lamp signal. do. In this manner, the display control unit 123 controls sound output and lighting/extinguishing of the lamp.

Sound output, lamp lighting/extinguishing control (supply of sound designation signal and lamp signal, etc.), and control of movable body 32 (supply of signal for operating movable body 32, etc.) are executed by effect control CPU 120. You may do so.

The random number circuit 124 counts updatably numerical data indicating various random numbers (random numbers for effects) used for executing various effects. The effect random number may be updated by effect control CPU 120 executing a predetermined computer program (updated by software).

I / O 125 mounted on the production control board 12 has an input port for taking in production control commands transmitted from, for example, the main board 11, and various signals (video signal, sound designation signal, lamp signal). and an output port of

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

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

(Major operations of the main substrate 11)
First, main operations in the main board 11 will be described. When power supply to the pachinko game machine 1 is started, the game control microcomputer 100 is activated, and the CPU 103 executes the game control main process. FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing game control main processing executed by the CPU 103 on the main substrate 11. As shown in FIG.

In the game control main process shown in FIG. 4, the CPU 103 first sets interrupt prohibition (step S1). Subsequently, necessary initial settings are performed (step S2). Initial settings include stack pointer setting, internal device register setting (CTC (counter/timer circuit), parallel input/output port, etc.), setting to make 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 in the OFF state, there is backup data, and the backup RAM is normal. When the power supply to the pachinko game machine 1 is started, for example, if a clear switch provided on the power supply board 17 is pressed, a clear signal in an ON state is input to the game control microcomputer 100 . If such an on-state clear signal is input, it may be determined in step S3 that the restoration condition is not satisfied. The backup data may be stored in the RAM 102 serving as a backup RAM for game control. In step S3, the presence or absence of backup data, the presence or absence of data errors, etc. may be confirmed or inspected to determine whether or not the recovery condition can be established.

If the restoration condition is satisfied (step S3; Yes), after executing the restoration process (step S4), the setting confirmation process (step S5) is executed. The work area is set based on the contents stored in the RAM 102 by the recovery process in step S4. By setting the work area using the backup data stored in the RAM 102, the game state when the power supply is stopped can be restored. It is sufficient if the pattern variation can be restarted.

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

In the setting confirmation process of step S5, it is determined whether or not a predetermined setting confirmation condition is satisfied. The setting confirmation condition is satisfied, for example, when the detection signal from the door opening sensor 90 is ON and the setting key 51 is ON when the power supply is started. The setting confirmation process of step S5 is executed when the recovery condition including the clear signal being in the OFF state is 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 is entered in which the setting value set in the pachinko game machine 1 can be confirmed, and the main board 11 sets the performance control board 12. A confirmation start command is sent. In the setting confirmation state, the setting values set in the pachinko game machine 1 can be confirmed by the display on the display monitor 29 . When ending the setting confirmation state, a setting confirmation end command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 .

When the pachinko game machine 1 is in the setting confirmation state, the pachinko game machine 1 may be in a game stop state to stop the progress of the game. When the game is in the stopped state, shooting of game balls by operating the batted ball operation handle, detection of game balls by various switches, etc. are stopped, and the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B, and the normal symbols are stopped. The display device 20 may be controlled so as to stop-display a lost symbol or the like, or to perform a display corresponding to a game stop state different from the lost symbol. When the setting confirmation state ends, the game stop state associated therewith should also end.

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

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

When the pachinko game machine 1 is in the setting change state, the pachinko game machine 1 may be put in the game stop state as in the setting confirmation state. When the setting change state ends, the game stop state associated therewith should also end.

On the effect control board 12 side, when a setting confirmation start command or a setting change start command is received, control may be performed to notify that the setting is being checked or that 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 the game effect lamp 9 may emit light in a predetermined manner.

The clear signal is turned on by pressing a clear switch provided on the power supply board 17, for example. Therefore, if the detection signal from the door opening sensor 90 is ON and the setting key 51 is ON when the power supply is started, and if the clear switch is ON, the initialization process of step S6 and the step The setting change process of S7 is executed to enable control to the setting change state, and if the clear switch is off, the setting confirmation process of step S5 is executed together with the recovery process of step S4 to enable control to the setting confirmation state. If the detection signal from the door opening sensor 90 is off when the power supply is started, or if the setting key 51 is off, and if the clear switch is on, the initialization process of step S6 is executed. On the other hand, it is not controlled to the setting change state, and if the clear switch is off, the recovery processing 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 register of the CTC built in the game control microcomputer 100 is set so that the timer interrupt is periodically applied every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms) (step S9), and the interrupt is permitted (step S10 ). After that, loop processing is entered. Thereafter, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 at predetermined time intervals (for example, 2 ms), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute timer interrupt processing.

When the CPU 103 that has executed such game control main processing receives an interrupt request signal from the CTC and accepts the interrupt request, it executes the game control timer interrupt processing shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not detection signals have been received from various switches such as the switch 22B and the count switch 23 (step S21). Subsequently, by executing predetermined main-side error processing, an abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko game 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, jackpot information (information indicating the number of occurrences of jackpots, etc.), start information (start Data such as information indicating the number of wins, etc.), probability change information (information indicating the number of times the odd state has occurred, etc.) is output (step S23).

Following the information output process, a game random number update process for updating at least 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 (step S25). By the CPU 103 executing the special symbol process processing for each timer interrupt, execution and suspension management of the special symbol game, control of the big win game state and small win game state, control of the game state, and the like are realized.

Following the special symbol process, the normal symbol process is executed (step S26). The CPU 103 executes normal symbol process processing for each timer interrupt, thereby managing the execution and suspension of the normal symbol game based on the detection signal from the gate switch 21 (based on the game ball passing through the passage gate 41), It is possible to control the opening of the variable winning ball device 6B based on the "normal game hit". The execution of the normal pattern game is performed by driving the normal pattern display device 20, and the normal pattern reservation number is displayed by lighting the normal pattern reservation display device 25C.

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

FIG. 6 is a flow chart 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 starting winning determination process (step S101).

In the starting winning determination process, the occurrence of starting winning is detected, and the process of storing the pending information in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 and updating the pending storage number is executed. When a starting prize is generated, a random number value for determining the display result (including the jackpot type) and the variation pattern is extracted and stored as pending information. Further, based on the extracted random number value, a process of pre-reading and judging the display result and the variation pattern may be executed. After storing the pending information and the number of pending memories, the transmission setting for transmitting the effect control command for specifying the determination result such as the occurrence of the start winning, the number of pending memories, and the prefetch determination is performed on the effect control board 12. will be The effect control command at the time of start winning set to be transmitted in this manner is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by executing the command control process of step S27 shown in FIG. is transmitted to

After executing the starting prize determination process in step S101, the CPU 103 selects and executes one of the processes of steps S110 to S120 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the RAM102. In addition, in each process (steps S110 to S120) of the special symbol process process, transmission setting for transmitting the effect control command corresponding to each process to the effect control board 12 is performed.

The special symbol normal process of step S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "0" (initial value). In this special symbol normal process, it is determined whether or not to start the first special symbol game or the second special symbol game based on the presence or absence of pending information. In addition, in the special symbol normal processing, based on the random number value for determining the display result, whether or not the display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is a "big hit" or "small hit", and the type of the big hit in the case of "big hit". is determined (predetermined) before the display result is derived and displayed. Furthermore, in the special symbol normal process, a fixed special symbol (any one of a big hit symbol, a small winning symbol, or a losing 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 figure process flag is updated to "1", and the special symbol normal process ends. In addition, 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 called special figure 2 priority digestion). Also, the winning order of the game balls to the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening may be stored, and the start condition of the special game may be established in the order of winning (also called winning order).

When making various decisions based on random numbers, various tables stored in the ROM 101 (tables in which decision values to be compared with random numbers are assigned to decision results) are referred to. Other decisions on the main board 11 and various decisions on the effect control board 12 are the same. Various tables are stored in the ROM 121 of the effect control board 12 .

The variation pattern setting process of step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "1". In this variation pattern setting process, one of a plurality of variation patterns is selected using random numbers for determining the variation pattern based on the result of pre-determination as to whether the display result is a "big hit" or a "small hit." including 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 variation pattern is the execution time of the special game (special figure fluctuation time) (also the execution time of the variable display of the decorative pattern), the form of variable display of the decorative pattern (whether or not there is reach, etc.), and the variable display of the decorative pattern It specifies the content of the production (type of reach production, etc.), and is also called a variable display pattern.

The special symbol variation process of step S112 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "2". This special symbol variation processing includes a process of setting for varying the special symbols in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and the elapsed time after the special symbol starts to vary. It includes a process to measure . Also, it is determined whether or not the measured elapsed time has reached the special figure variation time corresponding to the variation pattern. Then, when the elapsed time from the start of the special symbol variation reaches the special symbol variation time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "3", and the special symbol variation processing ends.

The special symbol stop processing of step S113 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "3". In this special symbol stop processing, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B stop the variation of the special symbol, and stop display (derivate) the fixed special symbol which is the display result of the special symbol. It includes a process to set 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". Moreover, when the display result is "losing", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0". When the display result is "small hit" or "losing", when the time saving state or probability variable state is controlled, and when the end of the number cut is established, the game state is also updated. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated, the special symbol stop processing ends.

The jackpot opening preprocessing of step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "4". This jackpot opening pre-processing includes processing for making settings for starting a round in the jackpot gaming state and opening the jackpot, based on the fact that the display result is a "jackpot". is When opening the big winning opening, a process of supplying a solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the big winning opening door is executed. At this time, for example, an upper limit period for opening the big winning opening and an upper limit number of rounds to be executed are set according to the type of the jackpot. When these settings are finished, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "5", and the big hit opening pretreatment is finished.

The process during jackpot opening of step S115 is performed when the value of a special figure process flag is "5". In this process during the opening of the big win, there is a process of measuring the elapsed time from opening the big winning hole, and based on the measured elapsed time and the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23, the big winning hole is detected. It includes processing for determining whether or not it is time to return from the open state to the closed state. Then, when returning the large winning opening to the closed state, after executing processing such as stopping the supply of the solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the large winning opening door, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "6", The process during jackpot opening is terminated.

The jackpot opening post-processing of step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "6". This jackpot opening post-processing includes a process of determining whether or not the number of executions of a round in which the jackpot is opened has reached a set upper limit execution number, and a jackpot game state when the number of executions reaches the upper limit execution number. It includes processing to make settings for terminating . Then, when the number of executions of the round has not reached the upper limit number of executions, the value of the special process flag is updated to "5", while when the number of executions of the round reaches the upper limit number of executions, the special process flag 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 processing of step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "7". This jackpot end processing includes a process of waiting until the waiting time corresponding to the period in which the ending production as a production operation for informing the end of the jackpot game state has passed, and a probability change corresponding to the end of the jackpot game state. It includes processing for performing various settings for starting control and time saving control. When such setting is performed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0", and the jackpot end processing is terminated.

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

The process during the small hit opening of step S119 is performed when the value of the special figure process flag is "9". In this small winning opening process, there is a process of measuring the elapsed time from opening the big winning opening, and the timing of returning the big winning opening from the open state to the closed state based on the measured elapsed time. It includes processing for determining whether or not When the big winning opening is returned to the closed state and the end timing of the small winning game state comes, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "10", and the small winning open processing is ended.

Small hit end processing of step S120 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "10". This small-hit end processing includes processing of waiting until a waiting time corresponding to the period in which the performance operation for informing the end of the small-hit game state is executed elapses. Here, when the small winning game state ends, the game state in the pachinko game machine 1 before entering the small winning game state is continued. When the waiting time at the end of the small winning game state has passed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0", and the small winning end processing ends.

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

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

In the display result determination table, when the gaming state is a probability variable state (high probability state), more judgment values than when it is a normal state or a time saving state (low probability state), "big hit" special figure display assigned to the result. Thereby, when it is a high probability state such as a probability variable state in which probability variable control is performed in the pachinko game machine 1, the probability that it is determined to control to a big hit game state is higher than when it is a low probability state such as a normal state or a time saving state. get higher

In the first special figure display result determination table, regardless of the game state or set value, the probability of determining that the special figure display result is "small win" and controlled to the small win game state is determined to be the same value. has been assigned a value. In the second special figure display result determination table, regardless of the game state or setting value, the probability that the special figure display result is controlled to the small hit game state as "small hit" is the first special figure display result Determination values are assigned so as to be the same values different from those in the determination table. In addition, depending on the set value, the probability that the special figure display result is controlled to the small hit game state as the "small hit" may be changed. The probability that the special figure display result is controlled to the small winning game state as "small hit" regardless of the variation special figure 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 value is set regardless of the set value It is set to the common numerical range of the jackpot determination value for judging the jackpot. When the set value is 1, 1020 to 1237 are assigned to the "jackpot", and only the common numerical range of the jackpot determination value for judging the jackpot is set, while the set value 2 to set value 6 are set. In this case, a numerical range corresponding to each set value from 1238 is set as a non-common numerical range of the big hit determination value so as to be continuous from the common numerical range of the big hit 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 variable probability state, the range from 1020 to 1346 of the hit determination values is a big hit regardless of the set value. It is set to the common numerical range of the jackpot judgment value for judging. When the set value is 1, by assigning 1020 to 1346 to the "jackpot", only the common numerical range of the jackpot determination value for judging the jackpot is set, while the set value 2 to the set value In the case of 6, a numerical range corresponding to each set value from 1346 is set as the non-common numerical range of the big hit determination value so as to be continuous from the common numerical range of the big hit determination value.

In the first special figure display result determination table, when the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state, the range from 32767 to 33094 of the hit determination values is a small value for determining a 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 non-common numerical range of the big-hit determination value, regardless of whether the set value is 1-6. This prevents the numerical range of the small-hit determination value from overlapping with the range of the big-hit determination value that varies according to each set value.

In the first special figure display result determination table, when the gaming state is a variable probability state, the range from 32767 to 33094 in the hit determination value is the set value Regardless, it is set to a common numerical range of the small hit determination value for judging the small hit. The small-hit determination value is set to a numerical range different from the common numerical range and non-common numerical range of the big-hit determination value, regardless of whether the set value is 1-6. This prevents the numerical range of the small-hit determination value from overlapping with the range of the big-hit determination value that varies according to each set value.

In the second special figure display result determination table, when the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state, the range from 32767 to 33421 of the hit determination values is a small value for determining a 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 non-common numerical range of the big-hit determination value, regardless of whether the set value is 1-6. This prevents the numerical range of the small-hit determination value from overlapping with the range of the big-hit determination value that varies according to each set value.

In the second special figure display result determination table, when the gaming state is a variable probability state, the range from 32767 to 33421 of the hit determination value is the set value Regardless, it is set to a common numerical range of the small hit determination value for judging the small hit. The small-hit determination value is set to a numerical range different from the common numerical range and non-common numerical range of the big-hit determination value, regardless of whether the set value is 1-6. This prevents the numerical range of the small-hit determination value from overlapping with the range of the big-hit determination value that varies according to each set value.

The set values that can be set in the pachinko game machine 1 may be 5 or less or 7 or more. The smaller the setting value set in the pachinko game machine 1, the more advantageous it is for the player. The playability may be changed according to the setting value set in the pachinko game machine 1. - 特許庁For example, when the set value set in the pachinko game machine 1 is 1, the jackpot probability in the normal state is 1/320, and the probability variable state loops at a rate of 65% (so-called variable loop type). When the set value set in the pachinko game machine 1 is 2, the jackpot probability in the normal state is 1/200, and the game ball during the jackpot game is a predetermined value provided inside the special variable winning ball device 7. While controlling the game state after the end of the jackpot game to a probability variable state based on passing through the switch, the game property (so-called V variable probability type), and when the set value set in the pachinko game machine 1 is 3, the probability of a big hit is 1/320 and the probability of a small hit is 1/50, and the game is played during a high base (during time reduction control). A game property (a so-called one-type two-type mixed type) that controls a big hit game state based on the passage of a ball through a predetermined switch provided inside the special variable winning ball device 7 may be employed. When the set value set in the pachinko game machine 1 is any one of 1 to 3, the game performance is the same, but the big win probability and small win probability are higher than when these set values are any one of 1 to 3. A setting may be provided in which the probability is high and the number of prize balls that can be obtained during the jackpot game is small (for example, the set value set in the pachinko game machine 1 is any one of 4 to 6). A common switch may be used for different purposes when game characteristics are changed according to a set value. Specifically, when the set value is 1 to 3, a predetermined switch provided in the special variable winning ball device 7 is set to a production switch (for executing a predetermined production each time a game ball passes through a prescribed area). switch), and when the set value is 4 to 6, the predetermined switch is a game switch (for controlling the game state to a variable probability state or a big hit game state based on the game ball passing through the predetermined switch switch).

The jackpot type may be determined at different ratios depending on the set value based on the assignment of the determination value in the jackpot type determination table. Alternatively, the jackpot type may be determined at a common rate regardless of the set value. The variation pattern may be determined at different ratios according to the set values based on the allocation of the determination values in the variation pattern determination table. Alternatively, the variation pattern may be determined with a common ratio regardless of the set value. A set value may be suggested by the frequency with which normal reach and super reach are performed by having the execution ratio of normal reach and super reach differ according to a set value. Alternatively, regardless of the setting value, the execution ratio of normal reach and super reach may be common. In addition, it may be possible to execute arbitrary setting suggestion effects at different ratios according to the set values.

(Major operations of production control board 12)
Next, main operations in the effect control board 12 will be described. In the effect control board 12, when the power supply voltage is supplied from the power supply board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated, and the effect control main processing as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 8 is executed. When the production control main processing shown in FIG. Perform register setting of the mounted CTC (counter/timer circuit). Also, an initial operation control process is executed (step S72). In the initial motion control process, control for initial motion of the movable body 32, such as control for driving the movable body 32 to return it to the initial position and control for confirming a predetermined motion, 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 ON every time a predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) elapses based on, for example, a CTC register setting. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off (step S73; No), the process of step S73 is repeated and waits.

Also, on the side of the effect control board 12, an interrupt for receiving the effect control command from the main board 11 is generated in addition to the timer interrupt that occurs each time a predetermined time elapses. This interrupt is an interrupt generated when, for example, the effect control INT signal from the main substrate 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 interrupt prohibition, but when using a CPU that does not automatically enter an interrupt prohibition state, interrupt It is desirable to issue a prohibition order (DI order). The effect control CPU 120 executes, for example, a predetermined command reception interrupt process in response to the interruption caused by the effect control INT signal being turned on. In this command reception interrupt process, the effect control command is taken in from a predetermined input port for receiving the control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15 among the input ports included in the I/O 125 . The effect control command taken in at this time is stored in the effect control command reception buffer provided in the RAM 122, for example. After that, the effect control CPU 120 ends the command reception interrupt process after setting the interrupt permission.

If the timer interrupt flag is ON at step S73 (step S73; Yes), the timer interrupt flag is cleared to be turned off (step S74), and command analysis processing is executed (step S75). In the command analysis process, for example, after reading various effect control commands that are transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11 and stored in the effect control command receiving buffer, the read effect control command Corresponding settings and controls are performed. For example, the read production control command is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, or the read production control command is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 so that the content specified by the production control command can be confirmed by the production control process processing or the like. It turns on the provided reception flag. Further, when the effect control command specifies the game state, the display control unit 123 may be instructed to display a 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, the display operation of the effect image in the display area of the image display device 5, the sound output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, the lighting operation of the decorative light emitters such as the game effect lamp 9 and the decorative LED, and the movable body 32 Control to operate various production devices such as driving operation of is performed. Further, determination, determination, setting, and the like are performed according to the effect control command and the like transmitted from the main substrate 11 regarding the control contents of the effect operation using various effect devices.

Random number update processing for production|presentation is performed following the production|presentation control process process of step S76 (step S77), and at least one part of the random number for production|presentation used by the production|presentation control board 12 side is updated by software. After that, the process returns to step S73. Other processing may be performed before returning to the processing of step S73.

FIG. 9 is a flow chart showing an example of the process executed in step S76 of FIG. 8 as the effect control process. In the effect control process shown in FIG. 9, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a pre-reading notice setting process (step S161). In the pre-reading notice setting process, for example, based on the effect control command at the time of start winning transmitted from the main board 11, determination, determination, setting, etc. for executing the pre-reading notice effect are performed. Also, a process for displaying a pending display is executed based on the number of pending memories specified from the effect control command.

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

The process of waiting for the start of variable display 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 decorative patterns on the image display device 5 based on whether or not a command designating the start of variable display has been received from the main substrate 11. and so on. When it is determined to start the variable display of the decoration pattern on the image display device 5, 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, based on the display result and the variation pattern specified by the effect control command, the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern (determined decorative pattern), the form of the variable display of the decorative pattern, the ready-to-win effect, and various other Whether or not to execute various effects such as advance notice effects, its mode, execution start timing, etc. are determined. Then, an effect control pattern (collection of control data for instructing the display control unit 123 to execute the effect) reflecting the determination result or the like is set. After that, based on the set effect control pattern, the display control unit 123 is instructed to start execution of variable display of decorative symbols, 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 variable display of the decorative design in response to an instruction to start execution of variable display of the decorative design.

The effect process during variable display 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 voices and sound effects from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting commands (sound effect signals) to the voice control board 13, and outputting commands (illumination signals) to the lamp control board 14. Various effects are controlled during the variable display of decorative patterns, such as turning on/off/blinking the game effect lamp 9 and decorative LEDs according to the output. After performing such effect control, for example, an end code indicating the end of the variable display of the decorative pattern is read from the effect control pattern, or a command designating to stop display of the fixed decorative pattern is received from the main board 11. Corresponding to the fact that the player has done so, the fixed decoration pattern which becomes the display result of the decoration pattern is stopped and displayed. When the fixed decoration pattern is stopped and displayed, the value of the production process flag is updated to "3", and the production processing during variable display ends.

The special figure per waiting process of step S173 is a process executed when the value of the production process flag is "3". In this special figure waiting process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not an effect control command designating the start of the big hit game state or the small hit game state is received from the main substrate 11 . Then, when receiving the production control command designating the start of the jackpot game state or the small hit game state, if the command designates the start of the jackpot game state, the value of the production process flag is set to "6". ”. On the other hand, if the command designates the start of the small-hit game state, the value of the production process flag is updated to "4", which is the value corresponding to the small-hit production process. Also, when the waiting time for receiving the command has passed without receiving a command designating the start of the big win game state or the small win game state, it is determined that the display result in the special figure game was "losing". Then, the value of the production process flag is updated to "0" which is the initial value. When the value of the production process flag is updated, the special figure per waiting process is terminated.

The production process during a small hit in step S174 is a process executed when the value of the production process flag is "4". In this small-hit mid-performance process, the performance control CPU 120 sets, for example, a performance control pattern corresponding to the performance content in the small-hit game state, and executes various performance controls in the small-hit game state based on the set content. . Further, in the small-hit middle production process, for example, in response to receiving a command designating to end the small-hit game state from the main board 11, the value of the production process flag is set to a value corresponding to the small-hit end production. It is updated to a certain "5", and the effect processing during the small hit is ended.

The small hit end production process of step S175 is a process executed when the value of the production process flag is "5". In this small hit end effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the end of the small win game state, etc., and various effect control at the end of the small win game state based on the setting content. to run. After that, the value of the production process flag is updated to the initial value "0", and the small winning end production process is ended.

The effect process during the big hit in step S176 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "6". In this big-hit production process, the production control CPU 120 sets, for example, production control patterns corresponding to the production contents in the big-hit game state, and executes various production controls in the big-hit game state based on the set contents. Further, in the jackpot middle effect process, for example, in response to receiving a command designating to end the big win game state from the main board 11, the value of the effect process flag is set to "7" which is a value corresponding to the ending effect process. ”, and ends the effect processing during the big hit.

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 win game state, etc., and controls various effects of the ending effect at the end of the big win game state based on the setting contents. Run. After that, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value of "0", and the ending effect process is terminated.

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

The pachinko game machine 1 described in the basic description above is a payout type game machine that pays out a predetermined number of game media as a prize based on the occurrence of a prize, but instead, the game media are enclosed and points are given based on the occurrence of a prize. It may be an enclosed game machine.

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

In the above basic explanation, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is shown as the gaming machine, but medals are inserted and a predetermined number of bets is set. A slot machine capable of executing a game (for example, a big bonus , regular bonus, RT, AT, ART, and CZ (hereinafter referred to as a slot machine equipped with one or more bonuses, etc.).

The program and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to being distributed/provided on a detachable recording medium to the computer device or the like included in the pachinko game machine 1. It may be distributed by being installed in a storage device possessed by the software. Furthermore, the program and data for realizing the present invention are distributed by being downloaded from another device on the network connected via a communication line or the like by providing a communication processing unit. I don't mind.

In addition, the game can be executed not only by loading a detachable recording medium, but also by temporarily storing programs and data downloaded via a communication line or the like in an internal memory or the like. Alternatively, it may be directly executed using hardware resources of other devices on a network connected via a communication line or the like. Furthermore, the game may be executed by exchanging data with another computer device or the like via a network.

In this specification, expressions for comparing various ratios such as the execution ratio of effects (expressions such as “high”, “low”, “different”) indicate that one is a ratio of “0%”. may contain. For example, one of them may have a ratio of “0%” and the other may have a ratio of “100%” or less than “100%”.

(Description of characteristic part regarding setting suggestion effect)
Characteristic portions relating to setting suggestion effects in the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described below. In this characteristic portion, it is possible to execute a setting suggesting effect suggesting a set value in the pachinko game machine 1 at a predetermined rate during execution of the variable display.

FIG. 10-1 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed in step S171 of the effect control process processing as the variable display start setting processing. In the variable display start setting process, a stop symbol determination process is executed (step S201). In the stop symbol determination process, a combination of decorative symbols to be stopped and displayed in the variable display of the decorative symbols, such as the final stop symbol in the variable display of the decorative symbols, is determined. Following the stop symbol determination process, the advance notice effect determination process is executed (step S202). The advance notice effect determination processing makes it possible to decide the advance notice effect included in the advantageous suggesting effect.

After the announcement effect determination process is executed, the effect control pattern is determined to be one of a plurality of patterns prepared in advance (step S203). The production control pattern may include a special figure fluctuation time production control pattern, a notice production control pattern, and other control patterns for controlling various production executions. For example, corresponding to the variation pattern indicated by the variation pattern designation command, select one of the prepared special figure variation production control patterns and set it as a usage pattern. Further, one of a plurality of prepared notice effect control patterns may be selected and set as a use pattern in accordance with the determination result of the notice effect determination process in step S202. In addition, it is not limited to setting a separate production control pattern as the special figure fluctuation time production control pattern and the notice production control pattern, but one production control pattern corresponding to the combination of execution setting of each production is set. There may be.

When the production control pattern is determined by step S203, for example, corresponding to the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern specification command, the initialization of the production control process timer provided in a predetermined area (production control timer setting unit, etc.) of RAM122 A value is set (step S204). Also, a setting is made to start changing the decoration pattern on the screen of the image display device 5 (step S205). At this time, by transmitting the display control command specified by the display control data included in the production control pattern (special figure fluctuation production control pattern) determined in step S203 to the VDP of the display control unit 123, etc. The variation of the decorative design may be started in the "left", "middle" and "right" decorative design display areas 5L, 5C and 5R provided on the screen of the image display device 5.

Subsequently, a pending display update setting at the start of variable display is set (step S206). For example, in the pending display area provided on the screen of the image display device 5, the display part (leftmost display part) corresponding to the pending number "1" is erased (digested), and other pending numbers "2" to The pending display in the display portion corresponding to "4" or the like is moved (shifted) one by one to the left. As a result, the pending display is shifted. In the active display section provided on the screen of the image display device 5, active display corresponding to the erased (extinguished) pending display in the pending display area may be performed. In addition, when the number of pending memories is "0", if the variable display is started immediately based on the occurrence of the first start winning or the second starting winning, the active display area will be displayed without updating the pending display. A setting may be made to update the active display in the . After that, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "2" corresponding to the effect process during variable display (step S207), and then the variable display start setting process is terminated.

FIG. 10-2 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S201 of the variable display start setting process as the stop symbol determination process. In the stop symbol determination process, it is determined whether or not the ready-to-win effect of super ready-to-win is executed (step S221). Whether or not the ready-to-win effect of super reach is executed can be determined based on the variation pattern indicated by the variation pattern specification command transmitted from the main substrate 11, for example.

When the ready-to-win effect of super ready-to-win is not executed (step S221; No), the final stop symbol for non-reach or normal reach is determined (step S222), and the stop symbol determination process is terminated. During non-reach, the variable display result is "losing". The normal reach includes a case where the variable display result is "big hit" and a case where the variable display result is "loss". In the non-ready-to-win state in which the variable display mode of the decoration design does not become the ready-to-win mode, the fixed decoration design of the non-ready-to-win combination is stop-displayed as the final stop design. The final stop symbol at the time of non-reach is determined so that the "left" and "right" ornamental symbol display areas 5L and 5R are different (mismatched) ornamental symbols. At the time of normal reach when the variable display result is "losing", the determined decoration pattern of the reach-losing combination is stop-displayed as the final stop pattern at the time of reach-losing. The final stop symbol at the time of reach loss is determined so that the "left" and "right" ornamental symbol display areas 5L and 5R have the same (matching) ornamental symbol. At the time of normal reach when the variable display result is "big hit", the determined decoration pattern of the big win combination is stop-displayed as the final stop pattern at the time of the big win. The final stop symbols at the time of the big hit are determined to be the same (matching) decoration symbols in the "left", "middle" and "right" decoration symbol display areas 5L, 5C and 5R.

When the ready-to-win effect of super-ready-to-win is executed (step S221; Yes), the final stop symbol for super-to-win is determined (step S223). At the time of super reach, there are cases where the variable display result is "big hit" and cases where the variable display result is "loss". At the time of super reach when the variable display result is "losing", the determined decoration pattern of the reach losing combination is stop-displayed as the final stop pattern at the time of reaching losing. When the variable display result is "big win", the determined decoration pattern of the big win combination is stop-displayed as the final stop pattern at the time of the big win.

At the time of super reach, regardless of whether the variable display result is "big hit" or "losing", the same (matching) decorative design in the "left" and "right" decorative design display areas 5L and 5R is It is stopped and displayed as a fixed decoration pattern. The left and right decorative symbols constituting such a reach-losing combination or a big-hit combination are also called reach symbols. Decorative patterns that can be determined as ready-to-win patterns may include a plurality of types of decorative patterns, such as seven types of decorative patterns corresponding to numbers 1 to 7, for example. The decoration pattern corresponding to the number may be only the effect image showing the number, or may be the effect image showing various characters in addition to the number. The ready-to-win pattern is determined as one of a plurality of decorative patterns by referring to a ready-to-win pattern determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 based on numerical data indicating a random number value for determining the ready-to-win pattern. You can do it like this. The numerical data indicating the random number for determining the ready-to-win pattern may be updated using one or both of the random counter provided in the RAM 122 and the random number circuit 124 .

In the ready-to-win pattern determination table, the number of determination values assigned to the decorative symbols to be ready-to-win symbols may differ depending on whether the variable display result is "losing" or "big win". For example, when the variable display result is "losing", the determination rate of the decoration pattern corresponding to the number 1 is the highest, the number 2, the number 3, the number 4, the number 5, and the number 6. As it becomes, the determination ratio of the decorative design becomes lower, and the determination ratio of the decorative design corresponding to the number 7 becomes the lowest. On the other hand, when the variable display result is a "big hit", the decision rate of the decoration pattern corresponding to the number 1 is the lowest, and the number 2, number 3, number 4, number 5, and number 6 are the lowest. As the number becomes , the ratio of determining the decorative pattern increases, and the determining ratio of the decorative pattern corresponding to the number of 7 becomes the highest. With such a determination ratio setting, when the decorative pattern corresponding to the number 7 is stopped and displayed as a ready-to-win pattern, the variable display result is "big win" and the ratio of being controlled to the big win game state is the highest. , 5, 4, 3, and 2, the variable display result when stop-displayed as a ready-to-win pattern becomes "big win" and the ratio of control to the big win game state is low. Thus, when the decoration pattern corresponding to the number 1 is stopped and displayed as a ready-to-win pattern, the variable display result becomes "big win", and the ratio of control to the big win game state becomes the lowest. In the ready-to-win pattern determination table, regardless of whether the variable display result is "losing" or "big win", the same number of determination values may be assigned to decorative patterns to be ready-to-win symbols. The number of determination values assigned to each decorative design to be a ready-to-win pattern may be different, or the number of determination values to be assigned may be the same regardless of the decorative design to be a ready-to-win design. Depending on the type of jackpot, the determination ratio of decorative symbols to be ready-to-win symbols may differ.

After step S223, it is determined whether or not the determined ready-to-win pattern is a decorative pattern corresponding to the number 7 (step S224). At this time, if the reach symbol is a decoration symbol corresponding to a number other than 7 (step S224; No), the stop symbol determination process is terminated. If the ready-to-win pattern is a decorative pattern corresponding to the number 7 (step S224; Yes), the presence or absence of setting suggestion effect is determined according to whether or not setting suggestion effect is to be executed (step S225). Whether or not to execute the setting suggestion effect is determined by, for example, referring to a setting suggestion effect execution determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 and prepared based on numerical data indicating a random number value for determining the setting suggestion effect execution. You can do so. The numerical data indicating the random number value for determining the execution of the setting suggestion effect may be updated using one or both of the random counter provided in the RAM 122 and the random number circuit 124 . As the presence/absence of the setting suggesting effect, one of "no effect" in which the setting suggesting effect is not executed, or "with effect" in which the setting suggesting effect is executed is determined.

Based on the determination result of step S225, it is determined whether or not it is determined to "with effect" for executing the setting suggestion effect (step S226). If it is determined to be "no effect" that does not execute the setting suggestion effect (step S226; No), the stop symbol determination process is terminated. If it is determined that there is an effect (step S226; Yes), the setting value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is specified (step S227). The effect control CPU 120 may receive a setting value notification command transmitted from the main substrate 11 side when the power of the pachinko game machine 1 is turned on, and store the notified setting value in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 . Accordingly, in step S227, the setting values stored in the RAM 122 may be specified.

Following step S227, after determining the suggested setting pattern (step S228), the stop symbol determination process is terminated. The suggested setting pattern is determined by referring to a suggested setting pattern determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 based on numerical data indicating random values for determining the suggested setting pattern. It should be determined by The numerical data indicating the random number value for setting suggestion pattern determination may be updated using one or both of the random counter provided in the RAM 122 and the random number circuit 124 .

FIG. 10-3 shows a setting example regarding the setting suggestion effect execution determination table. For example, the ROM 121 pre-stores table data constituting a determination table TA01 shown in FIG. 10-3 as a setting suggestion effect execution determination table. In step S225 of the stop symbol determination process, the presence or absence of the setting suggestion effect is determined by referring to the determination table TA01 or the like. In the determination table TA01, the number of determination values assigned to the presence or absence of the setting suggestion effect differs depending on whether the variable display result is "losing" or "big win". For example, when the variable display result is "big hit", the determination ratio of "with effect" for executing the setting suggesting effect is higher than when the variable display result is "losing". In the setting of such a determination ratio, when the setting suggesting performance is executed, the variable display result becomes ``big hit'' and the ratio of being controlled to the big winning game state becomes higher than when the setting suggesting performance is not executed. In addition, in the setting suggestion effect execution determination table, the number of judgment values assigned to the presence or absence of setting suggestion effect may be the same regardless of whether the variable display result is "losing" or "big hit". .

FIG. 10-4(A) shows a configuration example of a setting suggestion pattern. In this embodiment, four patterns RE-0 to RE3 are provided as a plurality of setting suggestion patterns. These setting suggestion patterns have different suggested contents depending on whether or not the symbol display color is to be changed, and the display color when it is to be changed. The symbol display color is a display color of a decorative symbol stopped and displayed as a ready-to-win symbol, and can be changed to suggestive display colors including copper color, silver color, and gold color in addition to the normal display color red. The pattern RE-0 does not change the symbol display color, suggesting that the player has a low expectation, which is an advantageous set value. Pattern RE-1 changes the symbol display color to copper, suggesting that the set value is 2 or more. Pattern RE-2 changes the symbol display color to silver, suggesting that the player has a high degree of expectation, which is a set value that is advantageous to the player. Pattern RE-3 changes the symbol display color to gold, suggesting confirmation of 6, which is the highest setting. In this way, in the setting suggestion effect using the ready-to-win pattern, it is possible to suggest the set value in the pachinko game machine 1 according to whether or not the pattern display color has changed and the pattern display color after the change.

FIG. 10-4(B) shows a setting example regarding the setting suggestion pattern determination table. For example, the ROM 121 pre-stores table data forming a determination table TA11 shown in FIG. 10-4(B) as a suggested setting pattern determination table. In step S228 of the stop symbol determination process, a suggested setting pattern is determined by referring to the determination table TA11. In the determination table TA11, the number of determination values assigned to the determination result of the setting suggestion pattern varies depending on the setting values set in the pachinko game machine 1. FIG.

When the setting suggesting performance using the ready-to-win pattern is executed, the ready-to-win pattern becomes a decoration pattern corresponding to the number 7, so that the ratio of control to the big win game state is high. When the setting suggesting effect is executed in pattern RE-0, the degree of expectation, which is a setting value advantageous to the player, is low, and when the setting suggesting effect is executed in pattern RE-1, the set value is 2 or more. One thing is certain. In addition, when the setting suggesting performance is executed in the pattern RE-2, the degree of expectation, which is a set value advantageous to the player, is high, and when the setting suggesting performance is executed in the pattern RE-3, the set value is the highest. 6 is determined. In this way, the ready-to-win symbols when the variable display of decorative symbols is the ready-to-win mode include a symbol display mode for suggesting control of the jackpot game state, such as a decorative symbol corresponding to a number other than 7, and a symbol display mode for 7. A pattern display mode for suggesting the setting value set in the pachinko game machine 1 as well as suggesting the control of the jackpot game state such as decoration patterns corresponding to the numbers is included. When the ready-to-win pattern is a decoration pattern corresponding to the number 7, the ready-to-win pattern is displayed in the normal display color to suggest control of the jackpot game state, and then the pattern display color is changed. Suggestions regarding the control of the jackpot game state are continuously made, and suggestions regarding the set values are made.

The setting-suggestion effect can be executed in different effect modes according to the set values set in the pachinko game machine 1.例文帳に追加For example, when the setting value set in the pachinko game machine 1 is 1, the pattern display color is not changed to copper because the pattern RE-1 is not determined as the suggested setting pattern. Thus, depending on whether or not the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is other than 1, as a pattern display mode when the ready-to-win pattern is a decorative pattern corresponding to the number 7, the pattern display color is changed to copper color or not. When the setting value set in the pachinko game machine 1 is other than 6, the pattern display color is not changed to gold because the pattern RE-3 is not determined as the suggested setting pattern. Thus, depending on whether the set value set in the pachinko game machine is 6 or not, the symbol display color is changed to gold as the symbol display mode when the ready-to-win symbol is a decorative symbol corresponding to the number 7. It depends on whether or not it is changed to

The setting suggesting effect is to change the symbol display color, which is the display color of the decoration symbol stopped and displayed as the ready-to-win symbol, instead of changing the symbol display color, or in addition to changing the symbol display color. Any aspect of the reach aspect, such as the shape and pattern of the decoration pattern, may be changed. Alternatively, the display of a background image, an outer frame image, and other arbitrary effect images, the output of sound from the speakers 8L and 8R, the lighting of decorative light emitters such as the game effect lamp 9 and decorative LEDs, the operation of the movable members for effects, and the like. It may be a combination of some or all of which may change the rendering mode of any rendering device. Setting suggestion effects and other arbitrary effects in the pachinko game machine 1 are arbitrary data related to the effect control, arbitrary data not related to the effect control, or data combining these are predetermined for effect execution. It suffices if it can be executed when one or more conditional expressions are satisfied. The effect of changing the symbol display color is also called a change effect.

The plurality of suggested setting patterns may include a pattern that can be determined only when the game is controlled to the big win game state, and a pattern that can be determined even when the game is not controlled to the big win game state. For example, pattern RE-0 and pattern RE-1 can be determined at a predetermined rate even when the variable display result is "loss", whereas pattern RE-2 and pattern RE-3 are variable display It may be possible to make the decision possible only when the result is a "big hit" and to make the decision impossible when the variable display result is a "loss". In this case, the pattern RE-2 is determined at a common ratio regardless of the setting value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, whereas the pattern RE-3 is set in the pachinko gaming machine 1. It may be determined in different proportions depending on the current setting.

FIG. 10-5 is a flow chart showing an example of the process executed in step S172 of the effect control process process as the effect process during variable display. In the variable display production process, for example, based on the timer value of the production control process timer, it is determined whether or not the special figure fluctuation time, which is the variable display time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern, has elapsed (step S241). When it is determined that the variable display time has not elapsed (step S241; No), control is performed to execute various effects as the variable display progresses. The effect control CPU 120 creates various commands based on the control data read from the effect control pattern determined in step S203 of the variable display start setting process. This command is transmitted to the display control unit 123, the audio control board 13, the lamp control board 14, and the like. Thereby, a predetermined effect image is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5, a predetermined effect sound is output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and the game effect lamp 9 and the decorative LED are turned on, off, or blinked. It is sufficient that various effects can be executed by a predetermined effect device by operating a movable member for effect such as the movable body 32, or by combining some or all of them.

In the effect processing during variable display, it is determined whether or not it is the advance notice effect period (step S242). If it is the notice effect period (step S242; Yes), control is performed to execute the notice effect (step S243). If it is not the notice effect period (step S242; No), or after performing the control of step S243, it is determined whether or not it is the ready-to-win effect period (step S244). When it is the ready-to-win effect period (step S244; Yes), control to execute the ready-to-win effect is performed (step S245). By the control of step S245, when the ready-to-win performance after changing the symbol display color is executed after the decoration pattern to be the ready-to-win pattern is stop-displayed, suggestions regarding the control of the jackpot game state are made, and the pachinko game machine 1 is operated. Suggestions regarding settings can be made.

When it is not the ready-to-win effect period (step S244; No), or after performing the control of step S245, it is determined whether or not it is the change effect period (step S246). The change effect period may be determined in advance as an effect execution period for changing the symbol display color when the setting suggestion effect using the ready-to-win pattern is executed. When it is the change effect period (step S246; Yes), control to execute the change effect is performed (step S247). If it is not a change effect period (step S246; No), after performing the control of step S247, for example, based on the setting in the effect control pattern determined corresponding to the variation pattern, etc. In addition, the variable of the decorative pattern After performing control for executing an effect during the variable display including the display operation (step S248), the effect processing during the variable display is terminated.

The change effect period may be set to different time lengths according to the effect mode of the change effect. For example, in the case of pattern RE-0, the change effect period is set to the shortest first period, and in the case of pattern RE-1, the change effect period is set to the second period longer than the first period, and the pattern RE- In the case of pattern 2, the change effect period may be set to the third period longer than the second period, and in the case of pattern RE-3, the change effect period may be set to the longest fourth period. In general, when an effect (advantageous effect) is executed, the player shoots an image or video of the effect with a portable terminal owned by the player, and sends it to SNS (Social There is a tendency to post on membership registration websites such as Networking Service and Internet video supply sites. However, if the execution period of such an advantageous effect is short, there arises a problem that an appropriate photographing time cannot be secured. On the other hand, the effect (unfavorable effect) that is often performed even in a disadvantageous situation does not arouse the desire to shoot, so if the execution period of the disadvantageous effect is long, the player will rather feel uncomfortable. There is a problem. Therefore, the execution period of advantageous effects is lengthened to secure the photographing time, and the execution period of disadvantageous effects is made shorter than that of advantageous effects to reduce discomfort. As a result, it is possible to prevent the player from overlooking an effect that is advantageous to the player, and to secure the shooting time. In addition, since the photographing time can be secured, the photographed images and moving images are made public by the players on the Internet, and public interest in the pachinko game machine 1 can be heightened. In addition, in many cases, since the images including which pachinko game machine 1 in which game hall were photographed are disclosed, from the game hall side, the game hall is advertised by the player. become. In this way, by securing the photographing time when the setting value of the pachinko game machine 1 is suggested, a synergistic effect is brought about not only to the player but also to the game arcade side.

When the variable display time has elapsed (step S241; Yes), it is determined whether or not a design confirmation command transmitted from the main substrate 11 has been received (step S249). If no pattern confirmation command is received (step S249; No), the effect process during variable display is terminated and the game waits. After the variable display time elapses, if a predetermined time elapses without receiving the pattern confirmation command, predetermined error processing is executed in response to the fact that the pattern confirmation command could not be received normally. You may do so. When the design confirmation command is received (step S249; Yes), control is performed to derive and display the final stop design (determined decoration design) which is the display result in the variable display of the decoration design (step S250). Subsequently, a certain time is set in advance as a wait time for receiving a jackpot start designation command (step S251). Also, after updating the value of the effect process flag to "3" corresponding to the special figure per waiting process (step S252), the effect process during variable display is terminated.

FIG. 10-6 shows an execution example of the setting suggestion effect. FIG. 10-6(A) shows an effect execution example HD101 in which the form of variable display of decorative symbols is the ready-to-win mode and the ready-to-win is established. When the decoration pattern corresponding to the number 7 is stopped and displayed in the "left" and "right" decoration pattern display areas 5L and 5R, the ready-to-win is established and the ready-to-win performance of the normal ready-to-win is executed. FIG. 10-6(B) shows an effect execution example HD102 in which the ready-to-win effect of normal reach is advanced to the ready-to-win effect of super ready-to-win. On the display screen of the image display device 5, the decoration pattern is displayed in a reduced size, and the effect image in the ready-to-win effect of super ready-to-win is displayed. FIG. 10-6(C) shows an effect execution example HD103 in which a change effect as a setting suggestion effect is executed. An effect display corresponding to the change effect is displayed superimposed on the stop-displayed ready-to-win pattern. In addition, by displaying an effect image announcing a message such as "Change the symbol display color!", a suggestion to change the symbol display color is made.

FIG. 10-6 (D1) shows an effect execution example HD111 in which the pattern display color does not change due to the pattern RE-0. FIG. 10-6 (D2) shows an effect execution example HD112 in which the pattern display color changes to copper by the pattern RE-1. FIG. 10-6 (D3) shows an effect execution example HD113 in which the pattern display color changes to silver by the pattern RE-2. FIG. 10-6 (D4) shows an effect execution example HD113 in which the symbol display color changes to gold according to the pattern RE-3. In the effect execution example HD111, the display color of the ready-to-win pattern does not change due to the pattern RE-0, and remains red, which is the normal display color. In this way, a failure effect (fake effect) in which the symbol display color is not changed is executed, suggesting that the player's expectation, which is an advantageous set value, is low. In effect execution example HD112, pattern RE-1 changes the display color of the ready-to-win pattern to copper, suggesting that the set value is 2 or more. In effect execution example HD113, pattern RE-2 changes the display color of the ready-to-win pattern to silver, suggesting that the player has a high expectation, which is a set value that is advantageous to the player. In effect execution example HD114, pattern RE-3 changes the display color of the ready-to-win pattern to gold, suggesting that 6, which is the highest set value, is fixed.

The setting suggesting effect suggests the degree of expectation for a big hit by any desired effect such as a pseudo-continuous effect or a pre-reading notice effect, in addition to a change effect in which the display color of the ready-to-win pattern can be changed, and the set value of the pachinko game machine 1. You may enable it to make a suggestion about. It may be an effect in which the setting value of the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be suggested after the suggestion regarding the control of the jackpot game state is performed during execution of the variable display. In the case of executing an arbitrary performance, a case where the suggestion regarding the control of the big win game state is continuously made after making the suggestion concerning the control of the big win game state, or the suggestion concerning the control of the big win game state is continuously made and the pachinko game is performed. It may also include a case of suggesting a set value of the gaming machine 1 . In the case of executing an arbitrary performance, after making a suggestion about the control of the big win game state, when the suggestion ends, and when the suggestion about the control of the big win game state is continued and the setting value of the pachinko game machine 1 is made. It may include a case of making a suggestion.

The suggestion about the setting value of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is not limited to suggesting the setting value of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and may be, for example, suggesting whether or not the setting value of the pachinko gaming machine 1 has been changed. . For example, the plurality of setting suggestion patterns may include patterns with different decision ratios depending on whether or not the setting values in the pachinko gaming machine 1 have been changed. When the setting value in the pachinko game machine 1 is changed, the effect is made so that the player can recognize that the setting value has been changed by suggesting the effect mode of the pattern determined at a high rate. can be diversified to improve amusement.

During execution of the variable display, suggestions regarding the control of the jackpot game state may be made, while suggestions regarding the set values of the pachinko gaming machine 1 may not be made. After that, when the display result of the variable display is "big hit", the pachinko machine executes a big hit start effect (fanfare effect) and a big hit effect (such as a effect corresponding to the first and second rounds). A setting value of 1 may be suggested. There may be a case where the setting value of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is suggested without suggesting the control of the jackpot game state.

In place of part or all of the suggestion about the control of the big win game state, or together with part or all of the suggestion about the control of the big win game state, a suggestion about control of a state advantageous to the player different from the big win game state is provided. can be anything. For example, it may suggest a variable probability state to be controlled after the end of the jackpot gaming state. In addition, as the advantageous state, a suggestion may be made according to whether or not control is to be performed regarding a state in which an arbitrary game value that is advantageous to the player is awarded.

(Description of Characteristic Portion 069AK)
Next, the game machine in the characteristic portion 069AK of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 11-1 to 11-13. The pachinko gaming machine 1 in the characteristic part 069AK of the present embodiment can execute a special effect a plurality of times at a specific timing during the ready-to-win effect of super reach, and can execute a predetermined effect before the specific timing. be. Prior to the specific timing, a number of suggestive images corresponding to the number of times the special performance can be executed is displayed, and the images are associated with the timing at which the first predetermined performance is executed and the timing at which the second predetermined performance is executed. The display mode of the displayed first suggestive image can be changed to the specific mode at the timing, and the display mode of the displayed second suggestive image can be changed to the specific mode at the timing related to the timing at which the second predetermined effect is executed. It is possible, and the degree of expectation is higher when the display mode of the second suggestive image changes to the specific mode than when the display mode of the first suggestive image changes to the specific mode. Hereinafter, the pachinko game machine 1 in the characteristic portion 069AK having such characteristics will be described. Note that the description of the same parts as those described in the basic description above will be omitted.

FIG. 11-1 is a flow chart showing an example of the variation pattern setting process executed by the characteristic portion 069AK. In the variation pattern setting process, the CPU 103 uses a random number value for determining the variation pattern based on the pre-determined result, etc., and performs the process of determining the variation pattern to one of the plurality of types shown in FIG. 11-2.

FIG. 11-2 shows an example of a variation pattern in the embodiment of the characteristic portion 069AK. In this embodiment, among the cases where the variable display result is "losing", the variable A plurality of variation patterns are prepared in advance for cases such as when the display result is a "big hit". It should be noted that the variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "losing" and the variable display mode of the decorative pattern is "non-reach" is referred to as a non-reach variation pattern (also referred to as "non-reach loss variation pattern"), and is variable. A variation pattern corresponding to the case where the display result is "losing" and the variable display mode of the decoration pattern is "reach" is called a reach variation pattern (also referred to as "reach-loss variation pattern"). Further, the non-reach fluctuation pattern and the reach fluctuation pattern are included in the loss fluctuation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "loss". A variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is a "big hit" is called a big hit variation pattern.

The jackpot variation pattern and reach variation pattern include a normal reach variation pattern in which a normal reach reach effect is executed and a super reach variation pattern in which a super reach reach effect is executed. A variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "small hit" is called a small hit variation pattern. The big hit variation pattern and the small hit variation pattern are included in the hit variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "big hit" or "small hit". The super reach variation patterns include reach performances such as super reach A, super reach B, and super reach C regardless of whether the variable display result is a "big hit" or a "loss".

In the variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 11-1, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the big hit flag is ON (step S261). Then, when the jackpot flag is ON (step S261; Yes), the jackpot variation pattern determination table 132A is selected and set as a table used for determining one of a plurality of types of variation patterns (step S262). Also, for example, by reading the jackpot type buffer value stored in the RAM 102, the jackpot type is specified as "non-probability variation", "probability variation", or "probability" (step S263).

The big hit variation pattern determination table 132A, when it is determined (predetermined) that the special figure display result is "big hit", changes the variation pattern to the random number MR3 for determining the variation pattern according to the determination result of the big hit type. It is a table referred to in order to determine one of a plurality of types based on. In the jackpot variation pattern determination table 132A shown in FIG. 11-3 (A), the determination result of the jackpot type is "non-probable change", "probability change", or "probability". The numerical value (determined value) to be compared with the numerical value MR3 is the variation pattern PA4-1, variation pattern PB4-1, variation pattern PB4-2, variation pattern PB4-3, and variation pattern PC1-1 to variation pattern PC1-3. assigned to either.

In the jackpot variation pattern determination table 132A shown in FIG. 11-3(A), the determined value varies for each variation so that the ratio determined for each variation pattern differs depending on which of the plurality of types the jackpot type is determined. Some parts are assigned to patterns. For example, depending on whether the jackpot type is "non-probability variation" or "probability variation", the determination value for the variation pattern PA4-1, the variation pattern PB4-1, the variation pattern PB4-2, and the variation pattern PB4-3 Allocations are different. This makes it possible to vary the rate of determination of the same variation pattern according to the result of determining which one of a plurality of types of jackpot types should be used.

Also, in the jackpot variation pattern determination table 132A, there is a portion where determination values are assigned to different variation patterns depending on which of the plurality of jackpot types has been determined. For example, when the jackpot type is "non-probability variation" or "probability variation", the determination value is assigned to the variation pattern PA4-1, variation pattern PB4-1, variation pattern PB4-2, and variation pattern PB4-3 On the other hand, determination values are not assigned to the variation patterns PC1-1 to PC1-3. On the other hand, when the jackpot type is "probable", while the determination value is assigned to the variation pattern PC1-1 to variation pattern PC1-3, variation pattern PA4-1 and variation pattern PB4 -1, variation pattern PB4-2, and variation pattern PB4-3 are not assigned determination values. Thereby, when the special figure display result is ``big win'' and the big win type is controlled to the short-term open big win state according to ``sudden certainty'', a variation pattern different from the case of being controlled to the normal open big win state is determined. be able to.

In addition, when the jackpot type is determined to be one of "non-variable probability", "variable probability", and "definite probability", depending on whether the game state in the pachinko game machine 1 is a normal state, a variable probability state, or a time-saving state Alternatively, different determination values may be assigned to each variation pattern. As a result, it is possible to vary the rate at which the same variation pattern is determined according to which of the plurality of types the game state is. Further, when the jackpot type is determined to be any one of "non-variable probability", "variable probability", and "definite probability", depending on whether the game state in the pachinko game machine 1 is a normal state, a variable probability state, or a time-saving state determined values may be assigned to different variation patterns. As a result, different variation patterns can be determined depending on which of the plurality of types the game state is. In addition, in this embodiment, when the jackpot type is "non-probability variation", more decision values are assigned to the variation pattern PA4-1 indicating the variation pattern of normal reach than in the case of "probability variation". . Therefore, when the ready-to-win performance of super reach is executed, the possibility that the jackpot type will be "variable probability" rather than "non-variable probability" is higher, so that the player can have expectations, and the game can be played. Interest can be improved. In addition, in the big hit variation pattern determination table 132A shown in FIG. 11-3(A), the variation pattern PB4-2 performing the reach performance of the super reach B is more favorable than the variation pattern PB4-1 performing the reach performance of the super reach C. However, the variation pattern PB4-3, which performs the reach effect of super reach A, is more determined than the variation pattern PB4-2, that is, as the variation time increases (see variation time in FIG. 11-2). assigned.

When the big hit flag is off at step S261 shown in FIG. 11-1 (step S261; No), it is determined whether or not the small hit flag is on (step S264). Then, if the small hit flag is ON (step S264; Yes), as a table used for determining one of a plurality of types of variation patterns, small hit variation pattern determination table 132B shown in FIG. 11-3 (B) is selected and set (step S265).

When the small hit flag is off in step S264 (step S264; No), the loss variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 132C is selected and set (step S268). Also, for example, by determining whether or not a time saving flag provided in the RAM 102 is on, it is specified whether the game state is in the time saving control in which the time saving control is performed in the probability changing state or the time saving state.

Loss variation pattern determination table 132C shown in FIG. 11-3 (C), when it is determined (predetermined) that the special figure display result is "loss", the variation pattern is set to the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern. It is a table referred to in order to determine one of a plurality of types based on.

In the losing variation pattern determination table 132C, depending on whether the game state is a normal state or during time saving control in a probability variable state or a time saving state, the determined value is each variation so that the ratio determined for each variation pattern is different. Some parts are assigned to patterns. Thereby, the ratio determined to be the same variation pattern can be varied depending on whether the game state is the normal state or the time saving control is being performed in the variable probability state or the time saving state. In the losing variation pattern determination table 132C, depending on whether the game state is a normal state or during time saving control in a variable probability state or a time saving state, there is a portion in which a decision value is assigned to a different variation pattern. As a result, different variation patterns can be determined depending on whether the game state is the normal state or the time saving control is being performed in the variable probability state or the time saving state. In addition, in the losing variation pattern determination table 132C, in contrast to the big hit variation pattern determination table 132A of FIG. A determined value of is assigned to non-reach variation patterns. Therefore, when the ready-to-win performance of super-ready to play is executed, the degree of expectation for a big win is high. Also, in the losing variation pattern determination table 132C, in contrast to the big hit variation pattern determination table 132A of FIG. The variation pattern PB2-2 that performs the reach effect is more likely than the variation pattern PB2-2 to perform the super reach A reach effect. 2), the decision value is assigned to be less. Therefore, the more the ready-to-win effect of super ready-to-win with longer fluctuation time is executed, the higher the degree of expectation for a big win. Therefore, it is possible to attract the player's attention to the type of ready-to-win effect to be executed, and to improve the game interest.

After executing any of the processes of steps S263, S265, and S268 shown in FIG. By referring to the variation pattern determination table set in the use table, one of a plurality of variation patterns is determined (step S272). Here, in the process of step S272, the variation pattern of the decoration design corresponding to the special design game executed using the first special design by the first special design display device 4A is determined based on the establishment of the first starting condition. Regardless of whether to determine the variation pattern of the decoration pattern corresponding to the special pattern game executed using the second special pattern by the second special pattern display device 4B based on the establishment of the second starting condition, By using numerical data indicating a common random number MR3 for determining a variation pattern updated by a common random counter or the like, a common processing module can determine one of a plurality of variation patterns.

When the jackpot flag is ON, the table data corresponding to the jackpot type specified by the process of step S263 is selected from among the table data constituting the jackpot variation pattern determination table 132A, and the random number MR3 for determining the variation pattern is selected. It suffices if the variation pattern to which the determination value corresponding to the numerical data indicating is assigned can be determined. In this way, the CPU 103 only needs to be able to determine any variation pattern from among a plurality of variation patterns prepared in advance corresponding to the determination result that the special figure display result is "big hit".

When the small hit flag is ON, referring to the small hit variation pattern determination table 132B, it is sufficient to determine the variation pattern to which the determination value corresponding to the numerical data indicating the random number MR3 for determining the variation pattern is assigned. In this way, the CPU 103 only needs to be able to determine a variation pattern prepared in advance corresponding to the determination result of making the special figure display result "small hit".

When both the big-hit flag and the small-hit flag are off, it is determined whether or not the variable display mode of the decorative pattern is set to "reach" by determining the variation pattern in the process of step S272. That is, the process of step S272 includes a process of determining whether or not the variable display state of the decorative symbols should be the ready-to-win state when the variable display result is "loss".

After determining the variation pattern in step S272, special figure variation time, which is the variable display time of the special symbol corresponding to the determination result of the variation pattern, is set (step S273). The special symbol variation time, which is the variable display time of the special symbol, is the time required from the start of the special symbol variation in the special symbol game to the derivation display of the fixed special symbol that is the variable display result (special symbol display result). is.

After executing the process of step S273, according to the variable special symbol designation buffer value, the special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B Setting for starting the variation of the special symbols is performed so as to start one of the special symbol games using the figure (step S274). As an example, if the variable special figure designation buffer value is "1", the setting for transmitting the drive signal to update the display of the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A is performed. On the other hand, if the variable special figure designation buffer value is "2", the setting for transmitting the drive signal for updating the display of the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B is performed.

Following the process of step S274, settings are made for transmitting various commands for when the special symbols start to fluctuate (step S275). For example, when the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value is "1", the CPU 103, from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12, the game state designation command, the first fluctuation start command, the fluctuation pattern designation command, the variable display result In order to sequentially transmit the notification command and the first reserved storage number notification command, setting data indicating the storage address (head address) in the ROM 101 of the first variation start command table prepared in advance is sent to the RAM 102. Stores in the buffer area specified by the send command pointer in the command buffer. On the other hand, when the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value is "2", the CPU 103 sends the game state designation command, the second fluctuation start command, the fluctuation pattern designation command, and the variable display result from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In order to sequentially transmit the notification command and the second pending storage number notification command, the setting data indicating the storage address in the ROM 101 of the second fluctuation start command table prepared in advance is specified by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer. buffer area.

Here, the 1st fluctuation start command is a command which designates the fluctuation start in the special figure game using the 1st special figure in 1st special design display 4A. The second variation start command is a command that designates the start of variation in the special symbol game using the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B. The variation pattern designation command is variably displayed in the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative design display areas 5L, 5C, 5R of the image display device 5 corresponding to the variable display of the special design in the special design game. It is a variation pattern specification command that specifies a variation pattern such as a decorative pattern. The variable display result notification command is a command that specifies variable display results such as special designs and decoration designs. The game state designation command is a command for designating the current game state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 .

Based on the command transmission setting in step S275, every time the predetermined command control process is executed after the variation pattern setting process is completed, the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 as the effect control command, the game state The designation command, the first fluctuation start command or the second fluctuation start command, the fluctuation pattern designation command, the variable display result notification command, the first reserved storage number notification command or the second reservation storage number notification command are sequentially transmitted. Become. The order in which these effect control commands are transmitted can be arbitrarily changed, for example, after transmitting the variable display result notification command first, the first variation start command or second variation start command, variation pattern designation command , the game state designation command, the first reserved memory number notification command, or the second reserved memory number notification command.

Thereafter, after updating the value of the special figure process flag to "2" which is a value corresponding to the special symbol variation process (step S276), the variation pattern setting process is terminated.

FIG. 11-4 is a flow chart showing an example of variable display start setting processing executed in the characterizing portion 069AK. In the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 11-4, the effect control CPU 120 first reads the EXT data in the variable display result notification command transmitted from the main board 11, for example, so that the special figure display result is "losing". ” (step S521). When it is determined that the special figure display result is "losing" (step S521; Yes), for example, by reading the EXT data in the variation pattern specification command transmitted from the main board 11, the specified variation pattern determines whether or not it is a non-reach variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display mode of the decoration pattern is "non-reach" (step S522).

When it is determined in step S522 that it is a non-reach variation pattern (step S522; Yes), a combination of final stop symbols forming the non-reach combination is determined (step S523). As an example, in the process of step S523, first, numerical data indicating a random number value for determining the left finalized symbol that is updated by a random counter or the like provided in the RAM 122 is extracted, and a predetermined left finalized symbol stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like is extracted. By referring to the symbol determination table, etc., the left confirmed decoration symbol to be stopped and displayed in the "left" decoration symbol display area 5L in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined among the confirmed decoration symbols. Next, numerical data indicating a random number value for determining the right finalized symbol, which is updated by a random counter or the like provided in the RAM 122, is extracted, and a predetermined right finalized symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like is referred to. Thus, the right confirmed decorative design to be stop-displayed in the "right" decorative design display area 5R in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined among the confirmed decorative designs. At this time, it is preferable that the symbol number of the right determined decorative symbol is determined to be different from the symbol number of the left determined decorative symbol by setting in the right determined decorative symbol determination table or the like. Subsequently, numerical data indicating a random number value for medium-definite pattern determination updated by a random counter or the like provided in the RAM 122 is extracted, and a predetermined medium-definite pattern determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like is referred to. Thus, among the confirmed decoration symbols, the middle confirmed decoration symbols to be stopped and displayed in the "middle" decoration symbol display area 5C in the display area of the image display device 5 are determined. In addition, in the process of step S523, it is only necessary to determine the fixed decoration symbol of the non-reach combination which is the predetermined chance eye symbol corresponding to the case where the variable symbol notice is being executed.

When it is determined in step S522 that it is not a non-reach variation pattern (step S522; No), a combination of final stop symbols forming the reach combination is determined (step S524). As an example, in the process of step S524, first, numerical data indicating a random number value for determining left/right determined symbols updated by a random counter or the like provided in the RAM 122 is extracted. By referring to the pattern determination table, etc., the pattern numbers of the determined decorative patterns that are stop-displayed together in the "left" and "right" decorative pattern display areas 5L and 5R in the display area of the image display device 5 are the same. Determine the decoration pattern of Further, by extracting numerical data indicating a random number value for medium-definite design determination updated by a random counter or the like provided in the RAM 122, and referring to a predetermined medium-definite design determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121, etc. , among the confirmed decoration symbols, the middle confirmed decoration symbols to be stopped and displayed in the "middle" decoration symbol display area 5C in the display area of the image display device 5 are determined. Here, for example, when the pattern number of the middle fixed decorative pattern is the same as the pattern number of the left fixed decorative pattern and the right fixed decorative pattern, when the fixed decorative patterns become a big hit combination, an arbitrary value By adding or subtracting (for example, "1") to or from the symbol number of the middle determined decorative symbol, the determined decorative symbol may not be a jackpot combination but be a ready-to-win combination. Alternatively, when determining the middle fixed decorative pattern, the difference (design difference) between the pattern numbers of the left fixed decorative pattern and the right fixed decorative pattern may be determined, and the middle fixed decorative pattern corresponding to the pattern difference may be set. .

When it is determined that the special figure display result is not "losing" in step S521 (step S521; No), when the special figure display result is "big hit" and the big hit type is "definite", or special figure display It is determined whether the result is a "small hit" or other cases (step S525). When it is determined that it is a "definite hit" or a "small hit" (step S525; Yes), for example, a final stop pattern corresponding to the case of "definite hit" or "small hit", such as an open chance eye. A combination of symbols is determined (step S526). As an example, when any one of the variation patterns PC1-1 to PC1-3 is specified by the variation pattern specification command, it is determined to be the final stop symbol that constitutes one of the plurality of types of opening chance eyes. Determine the combination of decorative patterns. In this case, numerical data indicating a random number value for determining the chance number to be updated by a random counter or the like provided in the RAM 122 is extracted, and a predetermined chance number determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like is referred to. Then, it is sufficient to determine a combination of fixed decorative symbols that form one of the opening chances.

When it is determined in step S525 that it is "non-probability variation" or "probability variation" other than "probability" or "minor hit" (step S525; No), the final stop symbol that constitutes the big hit combination is the final decoration symbol. A combination is determined (step S527). As an example, in the process of step S527, first, the numerical data indicating the random number value for determining the jackpot confirmed pattern updated by the random counter of the RAM 122 or the like is extracted, and then the predetermined jackpot confirmed pattern stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like is extracted. By referring to the determination table, etc., the symbol numbers stopped and displayed in the "left", "middle" and "right" decoration symbol display areas 5L, 5C and 5R on the screen of the image display device 5 are the same. Decide on a decoration pattern. At this time, depending on whether the jackpot type is "non-probability variable" or "probability variable", or whether there is a promotion effect during the big hit, etc., a different decorative pattern may be determined as a fixed decorative pattern. good.

As a specific example, when the jackpot type is "non-variable", any one decoration pattern is selected from among a plurality of types of normal symbols, and it is determined as a fixed decoration design that constitutes a non-variable big hit combination. Just do it. In addition, when the jackpot type is "probability variable", any one decorative pattern is selected from a plurality of types of normal patterns or probability variable patterns, and a fixed decorative pattern constituting a non-probability variable jackpot combination or a probability variable jackpot combination is selected. should be decided. At this time, when the fixed decoration pattern of the non-probability variable big win combination is determined, the re-lottery performance during the variable display is not notified to the effect that it is controlled to the probability variable state, but is executed corresponding to the big win game state. What is necessary is just to notify that it is controlled to a variable probability state by promotion performance during a big hit. On the other hand, when the fixed decoration pattern of the variable probability big hit combination is decided, the effect of being controlled to the variable probability state is given in the re-lottery performance during the variable display or without executing the re-lottery performance.

After executing the process of step S524 or S527, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is a variation pattern of super reach (step S528). In the process of step S528, by reading the EXT data in the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main substrate 11, it is possible to determine whether or not the variation pattern is super reach. When it is determined in step S528 that it is a variation pattern of super reach (step S528; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 executes a specific effect execution setting process for executing a specific effect (step 006AKS001). The specific effect execution setting process of step 006AKS001 is a process of setting execution of a specific effect and execution setting of the first specific display and the second specific display.

FIG. 11-5 is a flow chart showing an example of the process executed in step 069AKS001 of FIG. 11-4 as the execution setting process for the predetermined effect, etc. FIG. In the execution setting process such as the predetermined effect shown in FIG. 11-5, the effect control CPU 120 first determines timing 1 and timing 2 according to the variable display result and the variation pattern according to the determination ratio shown in FIG. 11-6. At each timing obtained, whether or not to execute a predetermined effect and the type of the predetermined effect to be executed are determined according to the determination ratio shown (step 069AKS002). It should be noted that the effect control CPU 120 may acquire the variable display result and the variation pattern by referring to the effect control command at the time of starting winning. In the illustrated example, the predetermined effect can be executed at two timings of timing 1 and timing 2, but for example, it may be executed at three timings depending on the type of super reach. , the number of executions of the predetermined effect may differ according to the type of super reach. In this case, the greater the number of executions of the predetermined effect, the higher the degree of expectation for a big hit.

As shown in FIG. 11-6, in the characterizing part 069AK of this embodiment, when the predetermined effect is executed, compared to when the predetermined effect is not executed, the variable display result is "big hit" and the degree of expectation for the big win is higher. Decision percentages are assigned to be higher. In addition, the "subtitle display effect" is more than the predetermined effect of "rank up", and the "cut-in effect" is more than the "subtitle display effect" so that the expectation of the big hit is higher when executed. A decision percentage is assigned. Further, when the predetermined effect is executed, as shown in the figure, at the first timing, either the “rank-up effect” or the “subtitle display effect” is executed, and at the second timing, the “rank-up effect” and the “subtitle display effect” are executed. A decision ratio is assigned so that one of the "cut-in effects" is executed. That is, while the "rank-up effect" can be executed at both the first timing and the second timing, the "subtitle display effect" can be executed only at the first timing, and the "cut-in effect" can be executed only at the second timing. A determined ratio is assigned so as to be executed, and the number of executable times differs according to the type of the predetermined effect. In addition, for example, in the "rank-up effect", the rank display as the suggestive image is changed to a rank with a high degree of expectation for a big hit (level 1<level 2<level 3<level 4, the degree of expectation for a big hit increases in the order). "Subtitle display effect" is to display subtitles, and "Cut-in effect" is to display an image different from the image being displayed as a cut-in for a short period of time. be. Further, as will be described later, the display mode of the suggestive image corresponding to each predetermined effect changes in accordance with the execution of the predetermined effect. Therefore, it is suggested that the "subtitle display effect" is higher than the predetermined effect of "rank up", and the "cut-in effect" is more likely to hit the jackpot when executed than the "subtitle display effect". Similarly, when the display mode of the image changes, the degree of expectation for the big win increases when the display mode changes in the order of rank suggestive image<subtitle suggestive image<cut-in suggestive image. Further, as shown in FIG. 11-6, the predetermined effect of rank-up is a predetermined effect that is executed with high frequency. The display mode of the suggestive image is easily changed to a specific mode. Further, as shown in FIG. 11-6, when the display mode of the rank suggestion image changes, the degree of expectation for a big hit is higher when the display mode changes at the second timing than when it changes at the first timing. there is

Returning to FIG. 11-5, after executing the process of step 069AKS002, the effect control CPU 120 performs suggestive image display settings for displaying a suggestive image (step 069AKS003). The suggestive image is an image corresponding to the type of predetermined effect, and in step 069AKS003, setting is made to display a number corresponding to the number of times the special effect can be executed, which will be described later. In the characterizing part 069AK of this embodiment, the type of executable predetermined effect and the executable number of special effects match. Specifically, in the characteristic part 069AK of this embodiment, since three types of predetermined effects such as "rank-up effect", "subtitle display effect" and "cut-in effect" can be executed, a special effect can be executed. The number of times is "3", and in step 069AKS003, settings are made to display corresponding suggestive images (also referred to as "rank suggestive image", "subtitle suggestive image", and "cut-in suggestive image", respectively) (Fig. 11-12). In step 069AKS003, the timing for displaying each suggestive image is also set. Specifically, the suggestive image corresponding to the "rank-up effect" is set so that an image showing the current rank is displayed and displayed at the timing of reaching the reach state (see FIG. 11-11). The suggestive images corresponding to the "caption display effect" and "cut-in effect" are set to be displayed at the timing after the development of super reach (see FIG. 11-11). Although the details will be described later, the mode of the displayed suggestive image changes at the timing after the predetermined effect is executed. Further, even when the predetermined effect is not executed, the suggestive images are displayed in a predetermined manner corresponding to three types of predetermined effects such as "rank-up effect", "subtitle display effect" and "cut-in effect". be.

After executing the process of step 069AKS003 in FIG. 11-5, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is decided to execute the predetermined effect in step 069AKS002 (step 069AKS004). When it is determined to execute the predetermined effect at either the first timing or the second timing (step 069AKS004; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 sets the display mode of the suggestive image according to the type of the predetermined effect to be executed. (step 069AKS005). In the characteristic part 069AK of this embodiment, the displayed suggestive image changes in the display mode of the suggested image corresponding to the type of the executed predetermined effect at the timing after the predetermined effect is executed. Therefore, in step 069AKS005, setting is made to change the suggestive image corresponding to the type of the predetermined effect to be executed at the timing after the execution of the predetermined effect. Specifically, the suggestive image (“rank suggestive image”) corresponding to the “rank-up effect” is set to change to a display mode that indicates a higher rank than the current rank after the “rank-up effect” is executed. , “subtitle display effect” and “cut-in effect” (“subtitle suggestive image” and “cut-in suggestive image”) are displayed, for example, from white to red after each predetermined effect is executed. Make settings to change the color. Note that the rank suggestive image of level 1 is called a predetermined mode, the suggestive image of level 2 is called a special mode, and the rank suggestive images of levels 3 and 4 are called a specific mode. As for the caption suggestive image and the cut-in suggestive image, the white display mode is called the predetermined mode, and the red display mode (which may include colors other than white, such as blue) is called the specific mode. Further, as described above, the “rank-up effect” can be executed at both the first timing and the second timing, while the “subtitle display effect” is executed only at the first timing, and the “cut-in effect” is executed at the first timing. Since the number of possible times of execution differs depending on the type of predetermined effect, such as execution at only two timings, the display mode of the rank suggestive image can change twice, whereas the subtitle suggestive image and the cut-in The suggestion image is sent once. That is, the number of times the display mode changes differs depending on the type of suggestive image.

After executing the processing of step 069AKS005, or when it is determined that the predetermined effect is not executed in step 069AKS004 (step 069AKS004; No), the effect control CPU 120 prompts (suggests) whether or not the predetermined effect is executed. The execution setting of the fan effect is performed (step 069AKS006). The fanning performance may be executed at the timing immediately before each of the first timing and the second timing at which the predetermined performance is executed, and when the predetermined performance is executed, the successful mode of the fanning performance is executed. , when the predetermined effect is not executed, the fanning effect of the failure mode is executed. Specifically, in step 069AKS006, as shown in FIG. 11-7, depending on whether or not the predetermined effect is executed at each of the first timing and the second timing, the success mode of the fanning effect is executed or the failure mode is executed. It is determined whether or not to execute the fanning effect of the mode. For example, if the predetermined effect is not executed at any of the first timing and the second timing, the failure-mode fanning effect is executed at either of the timing just before the first timing and the timing just before the second timing. Make settings to Further, in the case where any one of the types of predetermined performance is executed at either one of the timings, the setting is made to execute the success-mode fanning performance at the timing immediately before the predetermined performance is executed, and at the timing immediately before the other timing. Then, a setting is made to execute the hype effect of the failure mode. Furthermore, when the predetermined effect is executed at either the first timing or the second timing, the successful mode of swaying effect is executed at either the timing just before the first timing or the timing just before the second timing. Make settings to It should be noted that the agitation effect in the characterizing part 069AK of this embodiment, both in the success mode and in the failure mode, for example, a friendly character and an enemy character battle, and when the friendly character wins, the success mode By displaying a different effect result after performing a common effect, such as a failure mode when the character is defeated, the player can recognize whether it is a success mode or a failure mode. It is a production that will be. Also, the fanning effect is a effect executed in a common manner at the timing immediately before the first timing and the timing immediately before the second timing. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from perceiving which of the suggestive images the display mode will change. Also, in the example shown in FIG. 11-7, an example is shown in which the fanning effect of either the success mode or the failure mode is executed 100%, but it may not be executed. For example, it may be determined by lottery whether or not to execute the fanning effect immediately before the first timing and immediately before the second timing, depending on whether or not the predetermined effect is to be executed and the type thereof. In addition, there may be a so-called gimmicking effect such that a predetermined effect is executed even when the failing mode of stimulating effect is executed. According to this, it is possible to give the player a sense of surprise and improve the amusement of the game. In addition, as the fanning effect, there may be multiple types of success modes and multiple types of failure modes. ), etc., may be different depending on which type of inciting effect is executed.

After executing the processing of step 069AKS006 in FIG. 11-5, the effect control CPU 120 determines the number of times the special effect is executed (step 069AKS007), and ends the predetermined effect execution setting process. The special effect in the characterizing portion 069AK of this embodiment is a button effect that causes the player to operate the push button 31, and is a so-called final effect that is executed immediately before the end of the variable display in the second half of Super Reach (the final It is an effect in which a variable display result is displayed after the end of the special effect executed once). Further, as described above, the types of executable predetermined effects and the number of executable special effects match, and the number of executable special effects also corresponds to the number of suggested images displayed ( In this example, the executable number of special effects is "3"). In the special effect, a button image in a mode corresponding to the suggestive image being displayed is displayed to prompt the player to operate, and control is performed in accordance with the operation (or in accordance with the end of the effective period) (for details, described later). In step 069AKS007, as shown in FIG. 11-8, the execution of the special effect is executed depending on whether or not the predetermined effect is executed at each of the first timing and the second timing, and the type of the predetermined effect when executed. Determine the number of times. Further, in the characterizing part 069AK of this embodiment, as a special effect, a button effect of displaying a "subtitle corresponding button" which is a button image corresponding to the display mode of the "subtitle suggestive image", and display of a "cut-in suggestive image" are displayed. Up to 3 times in order of button effect to display the "cut-in corresponding button" which is the button image corresponding to the mode, and button effect to display the "rank corresponding button" which is the button image corresponding to the display mode of the "rank suggestion image". executed. Therefore, as shown in the figure, when the predetermined effect is not executed, or when the predetermined effect of the rank-up effect is executed and the other type of predetermined effect is not executed, the number of executions of the special effect is 3 times. , The mode of the special effect of the final round is a button effect that displays the "rank corresponding button". Further, when the predetermined effect of the "subtitle display effect" is executed, the number of times the special effect is executed is one. Become. When the predetermined effect of the ``cut-in effect'' is executed, the number of times the special effect is executed is two, so the mode of the final special effect is the button effect of displaying the ``cut-in corresponding button''. . It should be noted that, unlike the illustrated example, the form of the final special effect may be determined by lottery. Also, the mode of the final special performance may be determined according to the degree of expectation for a big hit.

In step 069AKS007 of FIG. 11-5, when the button operation by the player is detected in the final special effect (including the case where the valid period expires without operation), the movable body is operated, and the movable body operation ends. A setting is made to wait at the advance position until the timing. Specifically, in the characteristic part 069AK of this embodiment, when the button operation by the player is detected in the final special effect (including the case where the effective period ends without operation), the movable body is moved to the advance position. . Then, the movable body is made to stand by at the advance position until the movable body motion end timing, which is the common timing, regardless of how many times the final special performance is performed. As a result, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable due to the movement of the movable body being retracted to the initial position at different timings depending on the number of executions of the special effect. Note that the movable body movement end timing is, for example, the timing at which the variable display result is displayed, and the variable display result may be displayed at the timing when the movable body has retreated to the initial position.

Returning to FIG. 11-4, when either step S523, step S526, or step 069AKS001 is executed, or when it is determined that it is not a super reach variation pattern in step S528, the effect control CPU 120 is during other variable display (step S530). As an example, in the process of step S530, setting for executing a notice effect during fluctuation, which is different from the predetermined effect, may be performed. The notice effect during fluctuation is a notice effect that foretells the possibility that the variable display result will be a "big hit" during the variable display of the decorative pattern that is executed in response to the special game in which the start condition is established. good.

As for the notice effect during fluctuation, for example, at the start of the variable display or at a predetermined timing during execution, a predetermined effect sound (for example, an alarm sound, a chime sound, a siren sound, etc.) is output from the speakers 8L and 8R. A variable display result becomes a ``jackpot'' by executing a predetermined mode of presentation including some or all of mode presentations and presentations in which a flash lamp included in the game effect lamp 9 or the like shines. A one-shot notification mode effect may be executed to immediately notify (deterministically notify) the event. Alternatively, an effect of displaying a special effect image (premium image) corresponding to the variable display result becoming a "big hit" may be executed as the notice effect during fluctuation.

As another example, in the process of step S530, regardless of the possibility that the variable display result will be a "big hit", for example, a setting may be made to execute a predetermined mode of presentation for liveliness. More specifically, it suffices if a predetermined mode of effect can be executed, such as a mode in which a predetermined lamp included in the game effect lamp 9 lights up, or a mode in which a predetermined effect image of a mini character is displayed.

After executing the processing of step S530, the effect control CPU 120 determines one of a plurality of patterns prepared in advance as the effect control pattern (step S531). Production control CPU120, for example, corresponding to the variation pattern indicated by the variation pattern determination result designation command, selects one of the plurality of prepared production control patterns (special figure fluctuation production control pattern), use set as a pattern. In addition, the effect control CPU 120 selects and uses one of a plurality of prepared effect control patterns corresponding to the predetermined effect or special effect set for execution in the predetermined effect execution setting process of step 069AKS001. set as a pattern.

Following the process of step S531, the production control CPU 120, for example, corresponds to the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern determination result specification command, the production provided in a predetermined area (production control timer setting unit, etc.) of the RAM 122 The initial value of the control process timer is set (step S532). Then, the setting for starting the variation of the decoration pattern on the display screen of the image display device 5 is performed (step S533). At this time, the effect control CPU 120, for example, the display control command specified by the display control data included in the effect control pattern (effect control pattern during special figure fluctuation) determined in the process of step S531 VDP of the display control unit 123 , etc., to start the fluctuation of the decorative patterns in the respective “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative design display areas 5L, 5C, 5R provided in the display area of the image display device 5. All you have to do is

After executing the process of step S533, the effect control CPU 120 updates the value of the effect process flag to "2", which is the value corresponding to the effect process during variable display (step S534), and then performs the variable display start setting process. exit.

FIG. 11-9 is a flow chart showing an example of the effect processing during variable display executed in step S172 of FIG. When the effect processing during variable display shown in FIG. 30 is started, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern has elapsed based on the timer value of the effect control process timer. (Step S801). Production control CPU120, for example, to update the timer value of the production control process timer (for example, 1 subtraction), when the end code is read from the production control pattern corresponding to the production control process timer value after the update. Then, it is determined that the variable display time has passed.

When it is determined that the variable display time has not elapsed in the process of step S801 (step S801; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether it is the reach effect period for executing the reach effect (step S802). The ready-to-win effect period may be predetermined in the effect control pattern determined in step S531 of FIG. 11-4 according to the variation pattern, for example. When it is determined that it is the ready-to-win effect period (step S802; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 performs control for executing the ready-to-win effect (step S803).

After executing the process of step S803 in FIG. 11-9, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is the fan effect period for executing the fan effect (step 069AKS031). The fanning effect period may be predetermined, for example, in the effect control pattern determined in step S531 of FIG. 11-4. When it is determined that it is the fanning effect period (step 069AKS031; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 performs control for executing the fanning effect (step 069AKS032).

After executing the process of step 069AKS032 in FIG. 11-9, or when it is determined that it is not the fanning effect period in step 069AKS031 (step 069AKS031; No), the effect control CPU 120 is the predetermined effect period for executing the predetermined effect. (Step 069AKS033). The predetermined effect period may be predetermined, for example, in the effect control pattern determined in step S531 of FIG. 11-4, and can be executed at timing 1 and timing 2 described above. When it is determined that it is the predetermined effect period (step 069AKS033; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 performs control for executing the predetermined effect of the type determined in step 069AKS002 of FIG. 11-5 (step 069AKS034).

After executing the processing of step 069AKS034 in FIG. 11-9, or when it is determined that it is not the predetermined effect period in step 069AKS033 (step 069AKS033; No), the effect control CPU 120 is the special effect period for executing the special effect. (Step 069AKS035). The special effect period may be determined in advance in the effect control pattern determined in step S531 of FIG. 11-4, for example. It is set to the period immediately before it is displayed. When it is determined that it is the special effect period (step 069AKS035; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 performs control processing during the special effect for executing the special effect (step 069AKS036).

FIG. 11-10 is a flow chart showing an example of the control process during special effect performed at step 069AKS036 of FIG. 11-9. In the control processing during the special effect shown in FIG. 11-10, the effect control CPU 120 first displays buttons according to the number of operations (step 069AKS051). Specifically, in step 069AKS051, various types of "subtitle corresponding buttons", "cut-in corresponding buttons", and "rank corresponding buttons" corresponding to the first special effect to the third special effect are executed. Of the button images, the button image corresponding to the number of times of operation, that is, the number of special effects is displayed in a large size, and the button image corresponding to the unexecuted special effect is displayed in a small size (Fig. 11-12 (J)). reference). It should be noted that the button image corresponding to the executed special effect is not displayed.

After executing the processing of step 069AKS051, the effect control CPU 120 detects whether or not the operation of the push button 31B by the player is detected, that is, whether or not the operation by the player is detected. The determination is made by confirming the detection signal from (step 069AKS052). When the action by the player is not detected (step 069AKS052; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the effective period, which is the period during which the player's action can be received, has ended (step 069AKS053). The validity period may be set when the number of executions of the special effect is determined in the process of step 069AKS007 in FIG. 11-5. If the valid period has not expired, that is, if it is during the valid period (step 069AKS053; No), the effect control CPU 120 ends the control process during special effect.

If the motion by the player is detected at step 069AKS052 in FIG. 11-10 (step 069AKS052; Yes), or if it is determined at step 069AKS053 that the valid period has expired without detecting the motion (step 069AKS053; Yes ), the effect control CPU 120 performs display after detecting the motion (step 069AKS054). Specifically, in step 069AKS0454, the button image displayed in a large size corresponding to the number of times of operation, that is, the number of times of the special effect, is changed to the mode in which it was operated, and then erased.

After executing the processing of step 069AKS054, the effect control CPU 120 adds 1 to the number of operations (step 069AKS055). The number of operations is a count value for counting the number of times the special effect has been executed, and may be stored in advance in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 with an initial value of "0". After executing the processing of step 069AKS055, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the number of operations has reached the number of executions, that is, the number of operations matches the number of times of execution of special effects determined in step 069AKS007 of FIG. 11-5. (Step 069AKS056). If the number of operations has not reached the number of executions (Step 069AKS056; No), the effect control CPU 120 ends the control process during special effect.

If the number of actions has reached the number of executions (step 069AKS056; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines that it is the final special effect, and performs the movable body advance motion to move the movable body toward the advance position ( Step 069 (AKS057), the control process during special effect is terminated.

Returning to FIG. 11-9, after executing the process of step 069AKS036, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is the movable body motion end timing (step 069AKS037). Incidentally, as described above, the movable body movement end timing is set in step 069AKS007 in FIG. 11-5. When it is the movable body movement end timing (step 069AKS037; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 performs a movable body retreating movement to move the movable body toward the initial position (step 069AKS038). At step 069AKS38, the number of operations is cleared to the initial value of "0".

After executing the process of step 069AKS038, or when it is determined that it is not the movable body motion end timing in step 069AKS037 (step 069AKS037; No), the effect control CPU 120 controls, for example, the effect control determined corresponding to the variation pattern. Based on the setting in the pattern, etc., control is performed to execute effects during variable display including the variable display operation of decorative patterns (step 808), and the process during variable display ends.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the variable display time has elapsed in step S801 (step S801; Yes), it is determined whether or not a pattern confirmation command transmitted from the main substrate 11 has been received (step S809). At this time, if no pattern confirmation command is received (step S809; No), the effect processing during variable display is terminated and the game waits.

When there is reception of the pattern confirmation command in step S809 (step S809; Yes), the effect control CPU 120, for example, transmits a predetermined display control command to the VDP of the display control unit 123, etc. Control for deriving and displaying the final stop pattern (determined decoration pattern) which is the display result in the variable display of patterns is performed (step S810).

After executing the processing of step S810, the effect control CPU 120 sets a predetermined fixed time as a waiting time for receiving a command to start a big hit (step S811). Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 updates the value of the effect process flag to "3", which is a value corresponding to the special figure per waiting process (step S812), and ends the effect process during variable display.

FIG. 11-11 shows timing charts when predetermined effects, special effects, etc. are executed. Specifically, it shows an example in which a predetermined effect of rank-up is executed at timing 1, and a predetermined effect of cut-in effect is executed at timing 2, and further, a case in which a special effect is executed twice. shows an example.

As shown in the figure, when the variable display is started and the reach state is reached, the rank suggestive image of level 1 is displayed as the suggestive image. In this example, the level 1 rank suggestion image is displayed at the timing (timing T-1) when the reach state is reached, but after the start of the variable display, the rank 0 rank suggestion image is displayed, You may make it rank up to level 1 at the timing which became a reach state. Subsequently, at timing T-2 when super reach occurs, the display mode of the rank suggestive image of level 1 changes (ranks up) to level 2. FIG. Then, at the timing T-3, which is the timing immediately after the development to the super reach, the subtitle suggestive image and the cut-in suggestive image are displayed, and the stimulus effect period before the first timing is started at the timing T-. When it reaches 4, the fanning effect is executed. As shown in the figure, the timing 1, which is the execution timing of the predetermined effect, is the first half of the ready-to-win effect of the super reach. It should be noted that, in this example, since the predetermined effect of rank-up is executed at the timing T-5, the success-mode cheering effect is executed.

After the execution of the inciting effect of the success mode, it becomes timing T-5, the predetermined effect of rank up is executed, and at the timing T-6 after the execution of the predetermined effect, the display mode of the rank suggesting image of level 2 changes. (Rank up) and become level 3. Then, at the timing T-7 at which the fanning effect period before the second timing starts, the fanning effect is executed. It should be noted that, as shown in the figure, the timing 2, which is the execution timing of the predetermined effect, is the latter half of the ready-to-win effect of the super reach. Incidentally, in this example, since the predetermined cut-in effect is executed at the timing T-8, the success-mode fanning effect is executed. After execution of the rousing effect of the success mode, at timing T-8, a predetermined effect of cut-in effect is executed (a red cut-in image is displayed), and at timing T-9 after execution of the predetermined effect, cut. The display mode of the in-suggestion image changes (changes from white to red). In this example, when the predetermined effect of the cut-in effect is performed, the success effect is executed as the fan effect. may be In this case, a blue cut-in image may be displayed, and the display mode of the cut-in suggestive image may change to blue. It would be nice if the expectation of the big win was low. That is, there may be a plurality of types of predetermined cut-in effects depending on the degree of expectation.

Subsequently, at timing T-10, which is the start timing of the special effect period, the first special effect is executed. At timing T-10, which is the execution timing of the first special effect, the suggestive image is erased, and a button image corresponding to the suggestive image is displayed to prompt the player to operate. As described above, the "subtitle corresponding button" which is the button image corresponding to the display mode of the "caption suggesting image", the "cut-in corresponding button" which is the button image corresponding to the display mode of the "cut-in suggesting image", and Three "rank corresponding buttons", which are button images corresponding to the display mode of the "rank suggestion image", are displayed. Then, when the operation of the push button by the player is detected at timing T-11, the post-detection display is performed in the processing of step 069AKS054 in FIG. 11-10. At the timing T-12 in FIG. 11-11, the second special effect is executed, and then it is determined that the number of operations=the number of executions at step 069AKS056 in FIG. 11-10. Then, at timing T-13, the movable body operates, and at timing T-14 when step 069AKS037 in FIG. will be displayed.

FIGS. 11-12 and 11-13 are diagrams showing examples of effect operations when a predetermined effect, a special effect, etc. are executed. 11-11, the example shown in FIG. This shows an example in which the effect is executed twice. Also, T-1 to T-14 shown in the figure correspond to T-1 to T-14 shown in FIG. 11-11. As shown in FIG. 11-12(A), the level 1 rank suggestive image 069AK001 is displayed at the timing (timing T-1) when the reach state occurs. Note that the rank suggestive image 069AK001 may, for example, have a role as an active display corresponding to the variable display being executed, and the display mode may change step by step.

Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 11-12(B), at timing T-2 when super reach occurs, the display mode of the rank suggestion image of level 1 changes (ranks up) to level 2. FIG. Then, as shown in FIG. 11-12 (C), at timing T-3, which is the timing immediately after the development of super reach, the suggested images of the subtitle suggested image 069AK002 and the cut-in suggested image 069AK003 are displayed. As shown in 11-12(D), at the timing T-4 when the fanning effect period before the first timing starts, the fanning effect is executed. Note that the illustrated example shows an example in which the display position of the suggestive image is changed so as not to interfere with the fan effect, but the display position of the suggestive image does not have to be changed. Note that, in this example, as shown in FIG. 11-12(E), the predetermined effect of rank-up is executed at the timing T-5, so the success-mode boosting effect is executed.

When the fanning effect period ends and the predetermined effect period corresponding to the timing 1 comes, the predetermined effect of rank up is executed as shown in FIG. , at timing T-6 after execution of the predetermined effect for increasing the rank, the display mode of the rank suggesting image 069AK001 of level 2 changes (rank increases) to level 3. In this example, as shown in the figure, the suggestive image with the changed display mode is displayed larger than the normal mode so that the player can easily see that the ranking has increased. Such display setting may be performed in step 069AKS005 in FIG. 11-5.

Subsequently, at timing T-7 when the fanning effect period before the second timing starts, the fanning effect is executed as shown in FIG. 11-12(G). Note that, in this example, as shown in FIG. 11-12(H), the predetermined cut-in effect is executed at timing T-8, so that the success-mode fanning effect is executed.

When the fanning effect period ends and the predetermined effect period corresponding to the timing 2 is reached, as shown in FIG. At timing T-9 after execution of the predetermined effect, the display mode of the cut-in suggestion image 069AK003 changes (changes from white to red) as shown in FIG. 11-12(I). In the example shown in FIG. 11-12(I), the display mode of the cut-in suggestion image 069AK003 changes from white to red by one step. may change. Specifically, after the failure-mode teasing effect is executed, the blue cut-in image is displayed and changes to the blue cut-in suggestive image 069AK003, the red cut-in image is displayed again, and the red cut-in suggestive image is displayed. It may be changed in two stages, such as changing to 069AK003.

Subsequently, at timing T-10, which is the start timing of the special effect period, the first special effect is executed as shown in FIG. 11-12(J). At timing T-10, which is the execution timing of the first special effect, the suggestive image is erased, and a button image corresponding to the suggestive image is displayed to prompt the player to operate. Specifically, as shown in the figure, a subtitle corresponding button 069AK004, which is a button image corresponding to the display mode of the "caption suggesting image", and a cut-in corresponding button 069AK005, which is a button image corresponding to the display mode of the "cut-in suggesting image". , and a rank-corresponding button 069AK006, which is a button image corresponding to the display mode of the "rank suggestion image", are displayed. As illustrated, the button image is displayed in the same display mode as the suggestive image. Note that the example shown in FIG. 11-13(J) shows an example in which a special effect corresponding to the subtitle corresponding button 069AK004 is being executed.

Then, when the player's operation on the push button is detected at timing T-11, as shown in FIG. An image, that is, a transition image 069AK007 indicating transition to a special effect corresponding to the next button image is displayed.

At timing T-12, as shown in FIG. 11-13(L), the second special effect corresponding to the cut-in corresponding button 069AK005 is executed. Then, when the operation of the push button by the player is detected, the movable body 069AK007 moves to the advance position at timing T-13, as shown in FIG. 11-13(M). At the timing when the operation of the push button by the player is detected, for example, a post-detection display such as "chance" may be performed. That is, when the number of operations is not equal to the number of executions, the transition image 069AK007 is displayed, and when the number of operations is equal to the number of executions, the display mode of the display after the detection of the operation is changed, such as displaying "chance" after the detection of the operation. , the number of operations=the number of executions. Furthermore, even when the number of operations is not equal to the number of executions, the display after the detection of the operation is performed in different display modes according to the number of times the special effects are executed, such as different display modes for the first special effect and the second special effect. good too.

Then, at timing T-14, which is the end timing of the movement of the movable body, the movable body 069AK007 moves backward to the initial position as shown in FIG. The Rukoto.

As explained above, according to the pachinko game machine 1 of the characteristic part 069AK in this embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.

The effect control CPU 120 can execute a special effect a plurality of times at a specific timing during the ready-to-win effect of super ready-to-win, and can execute a predetermined effect during a predetermined effect period before the specific timing. Prior to the specific timing, a number of suggestive images corresponding to the number of times the special performance can be executed is displayed, and the images are associated with the timing at which the first predetermined performance is executed and the timing at which the second predetermined performance is executed. The display mode of the displayed first suggestive image can be changed to the specific mode at the timing, and the display mode of the displayed second suggestive image can be changed to the specific mode at the timing related to the timing at which the second predetermined effect is executed. possible, and the case in which the display mode of the second suggestive image changes to the specific mode is higher than the case in which the display mode of the first suggestive image changes to the specific mode, that is, as shown in FIG. The degree of expectation for a big hit is higher when the display mode of the cut-in suggestion image changes than when the display mode of the suggestion image changes. Therefore, since the display mode of the suggestive image changes at the timing related to the timing at which the predetermined effect is executed, it is possible to attract attention to the change timing and the suggestive image to be changed, and prevent a decrease in the interest in the game. Further, when the display mode of the rank suggestive image changes, the degree of expectation for a big hit is higher when the display mode changes at the second timing than when it changes at the first timing. Therefore, since the display mode of the suggestive image changes at the timing related to the timing at which the predetermined effect is executed, it is possible to attract attention to the change timing and the suggestive image to be changed, and prevent a decrease in the interest in the game. Also, while the "rank-up effect" can be executed at both the first timing and the second timing, the "subtitle display effect" can be executed only at the first timing, and the "cut-in effect" can be executed only at the second timing. Since the number of possible executions differs depending on the type of the predetermined effect, such as execution, the display mode of the rank suggestive image can change twice, whereas the subtitle suggestive image and the cut-in suggestive image can be changed twice. It is 1 time. That is, the number of times the display mode changes differs depending on the type of suggestive image. Therefore, since the display mode of the suggestive image changes at the timing related to the timing at which the predetermined effect is executed, it is possible to attract attention to the change timing and the suggestive image to be changed, and prevent a decrease in the interest in the game.

In the special effect, the effect control CPU 120 displays the button image in the same display mode as the displayed suggestive image. Then, the case where the special effect is executed in the mode corresponding to the suggestive image whose display mode has changed to the specific mode is greater than the case where the special effect is executed in the mode corresponding to the suggestive image whose display mode has not changed. However, expectations for the big win are high. Therefore, it is possible to attract the player's attention to whether or not the display mode of the suggestive image changes.

At step 069AKS003 in FIG. 11-5, the effect control CPU 120 displays a suggestive image corresponding to the type of predetermined effect at the same timing immediately after the super reach. Therefore, the type of predetermined effect that can be executed can be grasped in advance, and the amusement of the game can be improved.

In addition, the effect control CPU 120 can execute a fanning effect for inciting whether or not a predetermined effect is to be executed. Then, depending on whether or not the display mode of the suggestive image is changed by executing the predetermined performance, different performance results are obtained after the common mode of the stimulating performance is executed. Also, the fanning effect is a effect executed in a common manner at the timing immediately before the first timing and the timing immediately before the second timing. That is, the effect is performed in a common manner regardless of which predetermined effect is executed or which suggestive image display mode changes. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from perceiving which of the suggestive images the display mode will change.

In addition, the effect control CPU 120 can display a rank suggestion image before the start of the ready-to-win effect of super ready-to-win, and at the start of the ready-to-win effect of the super ready-to-win, level 2 as a special mode different from level 1 as a predetermined mode. A rank suggestion image can be displayed. Then, when the predetermined effect of rank up is executed, the effect control CPU 120 changes the display mode of the rank suggestion image to the level 3 in the predetermined effect at the timing 1 and to the level 4 in the predetermined effect at the timing 2. It is highly modifiable. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from being discouraged by displaying only the suggestive image of the predetermined mode.

In addition, the effect control CPU 120 displays a button effect for displaying a "subtitle corresponding button" which is a button image corresponding to the display mode of the "subtitle suggestive image", and a button image corresponding to the display mode of the "cut-in suggestive image". A special effect is executed in the order of a button effect of displaying a 'cut-in corresponding button' and a button effect of displaying a 'rank corresponding button' which is a button image corresponding to the display mode of a 'rank suggesting image'. Here, since the display mode of the rank suggesting image is easily changed to the specific mode, the button image corresponding to the special performance to be finally executed is in the specific mode, thereby improving the interest in the game. be able to.

(Modified example of characteristic portion 069AK)
In the above embodiment, the example in which the predetermined effect and the special effect are executed during the ready-to-win effect of the super-reach, that is, the specific effect is the ready-to-win effect of the super-reach is shown, but this is an example. For example, a predetermined effect or a special effect may be performed during execution of other effects during variable display such as a pseudo run or step-up notice (that is, the specific effect may be other than the ready-to-win effect of super ready-to-win). Also in this case, it is sufficient that the degree of expectation for a big hit is higher when the predetermined effect is executed than when it is not executed. Further, the predetermined effect and the special effect are not limited to the execution of the effect during variable display, and for example, they may be performed during the execution of the promotion effect indicating that the value of the jackpot game state improves during the big win. In this case, the result such as whether or not to be promoted is displayed after the end of the special effect, and the expectation that the value of the jackpot game state will improve is higher when the predetermined effect is executed than when it is not executed. It is good if it is. Also, the predetermined effect may be executed at a timing other than during execution of the specific effect.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 11-12(J), an example is shown in which a button image corresponding to the suggestive image is displayed to prompt the player to operate. For example, a meter may be displayed to visibly display the validity period during which the player's operation can be effectively accepted. Note that the meter display is displayed in correspondence with each button image, but it is sufficient that each display indicates the entire effective period in common. Specifically, from the timing when the first special effect is started, the remaining amount of the valid period displayed corresponding to the button image is decreased, and the remaining amount of the valid period when the player performs an operation. is displayed as it is as the valid period for the second special effect, and the remaining amount is decreased.

Also, in the above-described embodiment, an example was shown in which the display mode of the suggestive image is changed at the timing immediately after the execution of the predetermined effect, but this is just an example. For example, the display mode may start changing at the timing during execution of a predetermined effect, may be changed a plurality of times, and may be changed to any one of a plurality of stages at the end of the predetermined effect. Also, the timing does not have to be immediately after the predetermined effect is executed, such as changing one second after the predetermined effect is executed. Further, among the predetermined effects that are executed multiple times (two times at timing 1 and timing 2 in the above embodiment), execution of the predetermined effects such as the timing of changing the display mode of the suggestive image differs between the first time and the second time. The change timing of the display mode may differ depending on the number of times.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, three types of predetermined effects such as a "rank up" predetermined effect, a "subtitle display effect" predetermined effect, and a "cut-in effect" predetermined effect can be executed, and all of the three types can be executed. Although the example in which the suggestive image corresponding to is displayed has been shown, this is just an example. There may be four or more types of predetermined effects, and different types of predetermined effects may be executed according to the degree of expectation for a big win. In this case, as predetermined effects that can be executed, three types may be determined by lottery from among four or more types according to the degree of expectation for a big win, and suggestive images corresponding to the predetermined effects may be displayed. According to this, it is possible to visually recognize the type of the predetermined effect that can be executed by means of the suggestive image, thereby improving the interest in the game.

(Description of means related to characteristic part 069AK)
(1) The game machine according to the characteristic part 069AK is
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1, etc.) that performs a game and can be controlled in an advantageous state for the player,
Specific effect executing means (for example, effect control CPU 120 for executing super reach reach effect, etc.) capable of executing specific effect suggesting control to the advantageous state,
A special effect executing means capable of executing a special effect a plurality of times at a specific timing during execution of the specific effect (for example, a performance control CPU 120 for executing a special effect, etc.);
Predetermined effect executing means capable of executing a predetermined effect (for example, effect control CPU 120 for executing a predetermined effect) before the specific timing during execution of the specific effect,
Suggestive image display means (for example, an effect control CPU 120 that displays a suggestive image, etc.) capable of displaying a suggestive image suggesting the number of executable times of the special effect before the specific timing during execution of the specific effect; with
When the predetermined performance is executed, the degree of expectation of being controlled to the advantageous state is higher than when the predetermined performance is not executed (for example, when the predetermined performance is executed, the expectation of a big hit is higher than when it is not executed. ),
The suggestive images include a first suggestive image and a second suggestive image (for example, a rank suggestive image and a cut-in suggestive image),
The predetermined effect includes a first predetermined effect and a second predetermined effect (for example, a predetermined effect of rank-up and a predetermined effect of cut-in effect, etc.),
The suggestive image display means includes:
The display mode of the first suggestive image at a timing related to the timing at which the first predetermined effect is executed (for example, timing 1, etc.) and the timing at which the second predetermined effect is executed (for example, timing 2, etc.) It is possible to change from a predetermined mode to a specific mode in which the degree of expectation to be controlled to the advantageous state is higher than the predetermined mode (for example, the display mode of the rank suggestive image can be changed),
It is possible to change the display mode of the second suggestive image from the predetermined mode to the specific mode at timing related to the timing at which the second predetermined effect is executed (for example, cut-in suggestion to red display mode). image can be changed, etc.),
The degree of expectation that the display mode of the second suggestive image changes to the specific mode is higher than the case where the display mode of the first suggestive image changes to the specific mode (for example, If the display mode of the cut-in suggestion image changes, the expectation of a big hit is higher, etc.),
It is characterized by

According to such a configuration, since the display mode of the suggestive image changes at the timing related to the timing at which the predetermined effect is executed, it is possible to attract attention to the change timing and the suggestive image to be changed, and prevent the decline in the interest in the game. can be done.

(2) In the gaming machine described in (1) above,
The special effect executing means can execute the special effect in a mode corresponding to the display mode of the suggestive image being displayed by the suggestive image display means (for example, in the special effect, the display mode is the same as the displayed suggestive image) button image can be displayed in the display mode of , etc.),
Control to the advantageous state is performed when the special effect in a mode corresponding to the suggestive image in the specific mode is executed rather than when the special effect in a mode corresponding to the suggestive image in the predetermined mode is performed. (For example, a special effect in a mode corresponding to a suggestive image whose display mode has changed to a specific mode is higher than a case in which a special effect in a mode corresponding to a suggestive image whose display mode has not changed is executed.) When it is executed, the expectation of a big hit is higher, etc.),
You may do so.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to attract the player's attention to whether or not the display mode of the suggestive image changes.

(3) In the gaming machine described in (1) or (2) above,
A plurality of suggestive images are displayed at the same time corresponding to a plurality of types of predetermined effects that can be executed during execution of the specific effect (for example, at step 069AKS003 in FIG. such as displaying suggested images at the same time immediately after developing into super reach),
You may do so.

According to such a configuration, the type of predetermined effect that can be executed can be grasped in advance, and the interest in the game can be improved.

(4) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3) above,
A fanning performance executing means capable of executing a fanning performance to instigate whether or not the predetermined performance will be executed before the execution of the predetermined performance (for example, for performance control for executing a fanning performance to agitate whether the predetermined performance will be executed) CPU 120, etc.),
The inciting effect executing means executes the inciting effect in a common mode when the first suggestive image changes to the specific mode and when the second suggestive image changes to the specific mode (for example, any a predetermined effect is executed, or the effect is executed in a common manner regardless of which suggestive image display mode changes),
You may do so.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the player from recognizing which suggestive image display mode is to be changed.

(5) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (4) above,
The suggestive image display means displays the first suggestive image in a special mode different from the predetermined mode (for example, a rank suggestive image of level 2) at the start of execution of the specific effect, and executes the first predetermined effect. and the timing at which the second predetermined effect is executed, the degree of expectation that the display mode of the first suggestive image is controlled from the special mode to the advantageous state rather than the special mode It is possible to change to a high specific mode (for example, to level 3 in a predetermined effect at timing 1, to level 4 in a predetermined effect at timing 2, etc.). ),
You may do so.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the player from being discouraged by displaying only the suggestive image of the predetermined mode.

(6) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (5) above,
The special effect executing means executes the special effect corresponding to the first suggestive image displayed in the special mode at the start of execution of the specific effect last of a plurality of times (for example, "subtitle suggestive image"). A button effect that displays a "subtitle corresponding button" that is a button image corresponding to the display mode of , a button effect that displays a "cut-in corresponding button" that is a button image corresponding to the display mode of a "cut-in suggestion image", Execute a special effect in the order of button effects that display a "rank corresponding button" that is a button image corresponding to the display mode of the "rank suggesting image", etc.),
You may do so.

According to such a configuration, the button image corresponding to the special effect that is finally executed is in the specific mode, so that the amusement of the game can be improved.

(Description of means related to characteristic part 070AK)
The feature 069AK includes the following feature 070AK.
(1) The game machine according to the characteristic part 070AK is
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1, etc.) that performs a game and can be controlled in an advantageous state for the player,
Specific effect executing means (for example, effect control CPU 120 for executing super reach reach effect, etc.) capable of executing specific effect suggesting control to the advantageous state,
A special effect executing means capable of executing a special effect a plurality of times at a specific timing during execution of the specific effect (for example, a performance control CPU 120 for executing a special effect, etc.);
Predetermined effect executing means capable of executing a predetermined effect (for example, effect control CPU 120 for executing a predetermined effect) before the specific timing during execution of the specific effect,
Suggestive image display means (for example, an effect control CPU 120 that displays a suggestive image, etc.) capable of displaying a suggestive image suggesting the number of executable times of the special effect before the specific timing during execution of the specific effect; with
When the predetermined performance is executed, the degree of expectation of being controlled to the advantageous state is higher than when the predetermined performance is not executed (for example, when the predetermined performance is executed, the expectation of a big hit is higher than when it is not executed. ),
The suggestive images include a first suggestive image and a second suggestive image (for example, a rank suggestive image and a cut-in suggestive image),
The predetermined effect includes a first predetermined effect and a second predetermined effect (for example, a predetermined effect of rank-up and a predetermined effect of cut-in effect, etc.),
The suggestive image display means includes:
The display mode of the first suggestive image at a timing related to the timing at which the first predetermined effect is executed (for example, timing 1, etc.) and the timing at which the second predetermined effect is executed (for example, timing 2, etc.) It is possible to change from a predetermined mode to a specific mode in which the degree of expectation to be controlled to the advantageous state is higher than the predetermined mode (for example, the display mode of the rank suggestive image can be changed),
It is possible to change the display mode of the second suggestive image from the predetermined mode to the specific mode at timing related to the timing at which the second predetermined effect is executed (for example, cut-in suggestion to red display mode). image can be changed, etc.),
When the display mode of the first suggestive image changes at timing related to the timing at which the first predetermined effect is executed, and at the timing related to the timing at which the second predetermined effect is executed, the first suggestive image is displayed. When the display mode changes, the degree of expectation to be controlled to the advantageous state is different (for example, when the display mode of the rank suggestion image changes, the case where it changes at the second timing than the case where it changes at the first timing (e.g., the expectation of a big hit is higher),
It is characterized by

According to such a configuration, since the display mode of the suggestive image changes at the timing related to the timing at which the predetermined effect is executed, it is possible to attract attention to the change timing and the suggestive image to be changed, and prevent the decline in the interest in the game. can be done.

(2) In the gaming machine described in (1) above,
The special effect executing means can execute the special effect in a mode corresponding to the display mode of the suggestive image being displayed by the suggestive image display means (for example, in the special effect, the display mode is the same as the displayed suggestive image) button image can be displayed in the display mode of , etc.),
Control to the advantageous state is performed when the special effect in a mode corresponding to the suggestive image in the specific mode is executed rather than when the special effect in a mode corresponding to the suggestive image in the predetermined mode is performed. (For example, a special effect in a mode corresponding to a suggestive image whose display mode has changed to a specific mode is higher than a case in which a special effect in a mode corresponding to a suggestive image whose display mode has not changed is executed.) When it is executed, the expectation of a big hit is higher, etc.),
You may do so.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to attract the player's attention to whether or not the display mode of the suggestive image changes.

(3) In the gaming machine described in (1) or (2) above,
A plurality of suggestive images are displayed at the same time corresponding to a plurality of types of predetermined effects that can be executed during execution of the specific effect (for example, at step 069AKS003 in FIG. such as displaying suggested images at the same time immediately after developing into super reach),
You may do so.

According to such a configuration, the type of predetermined effect that can be executed can be grasped in advance, and the interest in the game can be improved.

(4) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3) above,
A fanning performance executing means capable of executing a fanning performance to instigate whether or not the predetermined performance will be executed before the execution of the predetermined performance (for example, for performance control for executing a fanning performance to agitate whether the predetermined performance will be executed) CPU 120, etc.),
The inciting effect executing means executes the inciting effect in a common mode when the first suggestive image changes to the specific mode and when the second suggestive image changes to the specific mode (for example, any a predetermined effect is executed, or the effect is executed in a common manner regardless of which suggestive image display mode changes),
You may do so.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the player from recognizing which suggestive image display mode is to be changed.

(5) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (4) above,
The suggestive image display means displays the first suggestive image in a special mode different from the predetermined mode (for example, a rank suggestive image of level 2) at the start of execution of the specific effect, and executes the first predetermined effect. and the timing at which the second predetermined effect is executed, the degree of expectation that the display mode of the first suggestive image is controlled from the special mode to the advantageous state rather than the special mode It is possible to change to a high specific mode (for example, to level 3 in a predetermined effect at timing 1, to level 4 in a predetermined effect at timing 2, etc.). ),
You may do so.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the player from being discouraged by displaying only the suggestive image of the predetermined mode.

(6) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (5) above,
The special effect executing means executes the special effect corresponding to the first suggestive image displayed in the special mode at the start of execution of the specific effect last of a plurality of times (for example, "subtitle suggestive image"). A button effect that displays a "subtitle corresponding button" that is a button image corresponding to the display mode of , a button effect that displays a "cut-in corresponding button" that is a button image corresponding to the display mode of a "cut-in suggestion image", Execute a special effect in the order of button effects that display a "rank corresponding button" that is a button image corresponding to the display mode of the "rank suggesting image", etc.),
You may do so.

According to such a configuration, the button image corresponding to the special effect that is finally executed is in the specific mode, so that the amusement of the game can be improved.

(Description of means related to characteristic part 071AK)
The feature 069AK includes the following feature 071AK.
(1) The game machine according to the characteristic part 071AK is
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1, etc.) that performs a game and can be controlled in an advantageous state for the player,
Specific effect executing means (for example, effect control CPU 120 for executing super reach reach effect, etc.) capable of executing specific effect suggesting control to the advantageous state,
A special effect executing means capable of executing a special effect a plurality of times at a specific timing during execution of the specific effect (for example, a performance control CPU 120 for executing a special effect, etc.);
Predetermined effect executing means capable of executing a predetermined effect (for example, effect control CPU 120 for executing a predetermined effect) before the specific timing during execution of the specific effect,
Suggestive image display means (for example, an effect control CPU 120 that displays a suggestive image, etc.) capable of displaying a suggestive image suggesting the number of executable times of the special effect before the specific timing during execution of the specific effect; with
When the predetermined performance is executed, the degree of expectation of being controlled to the advantageous state is higher than when the predetermined performance is not executed (for example, when the predetermined performance is executed, the expectation of a big hit is higher than when it is not executed. ),
The suggestive images include a first suggestive image and a second suggestive image (for example, a rank suggestive image and a cut-in suggestive image),
The predetermined effect includes a first predetermined effect and a second predetermined effect (for example, a predetermined effect of rank-up and a predetermined effect of cut-in effect, etc.),
The suggestive image display means includes:
The display mode of the first suggestive image at a timing related to the timing at which the first predetermined effect is executed (for example, timing 1, etc.) and the timing at which the second predetermined effect is executed (for example, timing 2, etc.) It is possible to change from a predetermined mode to a specific mode in which the degree of expectation to be controlled to the advantageous state is higher than the predetermined mode (for example, the display mode of the rank suggestive image can be changed),
It is possible to change the display mode of the second suggestive image from the predetermined mode to the specific mode at timing related to the timing at which the second predetermined effect is executed (for example, cut-in suggestion to red display mode). image can be changed, etc.),
The number of times the display mode can be changed differs between the first suggestive image and the second suggestive image (for example, the number of times the display mode can be changed differs depending on the type of the suggestive image),
It is characterized by

According to such a configuration, since the display mode of the suggestive image changes at the timing related to the timing at which the predetermined effect is executed, it is possible to attract attention to the change timing and the suggestive image to be changed, and prevent a decrease in the interest in the game. can be done.

(2) In the gaming machine described in (1) above,
The special effect executing means can execute the special effect in a mode corresponding to the display mode of the suggestive image being displayed by the suggestive image display means (for example, in the special effect, the display mode is the same as the displayed suggestive image) button image can be displayed in the display mode of , etc.),
Control to the advantageous state is performed when the special effect in a mode corresponding to the suggestive image in the specific mode is executed rather than when the special effect in a mode corresponding to the suggestive image in the predetermined mode is performed. (For example, a special effect in a mode corresponding to a suggestive image whose display mode has changed to a specific mode is higher than a case in which a special effect in a mode corresponding to a suggestive image whose display mode has not changed is executed.) When it is executed, the expectation of a big hit is higher, etc.),
You may do so.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to attract the player's attention to whether or not the display mode of the suggestive image changes.

(3) In the gaming machine described in (1) or (2) above,
A plurality of suggestive images are displayed at the same time corresponding to a plurality of types of predetermined effects that can be executed during execution of the specific effect (for example, at step 069AKS003 in FIG. such as displaying suggested images at the same time immediately after developing into super reach),
You may do so.

According to such a configuration, the type of predetermined effect that can be executed can be grasped in advance, and the interest in the game can be improved.

(4) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3) above,
A fanning performance executing means capable of executing a fanning performance to instigate whether or not the predetermined performance will be executed before the execution of the predetermined performance (for example, for performance control for executing a fanning performance to agitate whether the predetermined performance will be executed) CPU 120, etc.),
The inciting effect executing means executes the inciting effect in a common mode when the first suggestive image changes to the specific mode and when the second suggestive image changes to the specific mode (for example, any a predetermined effect is executed, or the effect is executed in a common manner regardless of which suggestive image display mode changes),
You may do so.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the player from recognizing which suggestive image display mode is to be changed.

(5) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (4) above,
The suggestive image display means displays the first suggestive image in a special mode different from the predetermined mode (for example, a rank suggestive image of level 2) at the start of execution of the specific effect, and executes the first predetermined effect. and the timing at which the second predetermined effect is executed, the degree of expectation that the display mode of the first suggestive image is controlled from the special mode to the advantageous state rather than the special mode It is possible to change to a high specific mode (for example, to level 3 in a predetermined effect at timing 1, to level 4 in a predetermined effect at timing 2, etc.). ),
You may do so.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the player from being discouraged by displaying only the suggestive image of the predetermined mode.

(6) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (5) above,
The special effect executing means executes the special effect corresponding to the first suggestive image displayed in the special mode at the start of execution of the specific effect last of a plurality of times (for example, "subtitle suggestive image"). A button effect that displays a "subtitle corresponding button" that is a button image corresponding to the display mode of , a button effect that displays a "cut-in corresponding button" that is a button image corresponding to the display mode of a "cut-in suggestion image", Execute a special effect in the order of button effects that display a "rank corresponding button" that is a button image corresponding to the display mode of the "rank suggesting image", etc.),
You may do so.

According to such a configuration, the button image corresponding to the special effect that is finally executed is in the specific mode, so that the interest in the game can be improved.

(Description of Characteristic Portion 023IW)
Next, the characteristic portion 023IW will be described.

(Variation pattern table)
FIG. 12-1 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the variation pattern table in the characteristic portion 023IW. Among them, FIG. 12-1(A) shows a specific example of the variation pattern table for loss. Also, FIG. 12-1(B) shows a specific example of a variation pattern table for big wins. As shown in FIG. 12-1(A), in this example, in the case of a loss, one of the variation patterns PA1 to PA7 is determined as the variation pattern. Further, as shown in FIG. 12-1(B), in this example, when a big win is achieved, one of the variation patterns PB2 to PB7 is determined as the variation pattern.

In this example, the variation pattern PA1 is a variation pattern that designates normal variation. Also, the variation patterns PA2 and PB2 are variation patterns (pseudo run-off) designating execution of normal reach during the variable display of decorative symbols. Also, the variation patterns PA3 and PB3 are variation patterns (pseudo run-off) that designate execution of super reach during the variable display of decorative symbols. Moreover, the variation patterns PA4 and PB4 are variation patterns that designate execution of a pseudo run (once) and a super reach during the variable display of decorative symbols. Also, the variation patterns PA5 and PB5 are variation patterns that designate execution of pseudo run (twice) and super reach during the variation display of decorative symbols. Also, the variation patterns PA6 and PB6 are variation patterns designating execution of pseudo run (three times) and super reach during the variation display of decorative symbols. Also, the variation patterns PA7 and PB7 are variation patterns that designate execution of pseudo run (4 times) and super reach during the variation display of decorative symbols.

It should be noted that "pseudo run" means that the pseudo run chance symbols (for example, a combination of "223" and "334" symbols) are temporarily stopped from the start of the variable display of decorative symbols until the display result is derived and displayed. This is an effect in which re-variation is performed a predetermined number of times (1 to 4 times in this example) to perform variable display again after displaying. In this example, when the pseudo run (once) is executed, in the variation display of the decorative pattern, after the initial variation is executed, the re-fluctuation is executed once, and in the re-fluctuation, the super reach is executed. be done. Also, when the pseudo run (twice) is executed, in the variation display of the decorative pattern, after the initial variation is executed, the re-fluctuation is performed twice, and the final re-fluctuation (second re-fluctuation ), a super reach is performed. Also, when the pseudo run (three times) is performed, in the variation display of the decorative pattern, after the first variation is performed, three re-fluctuations are performed, and the final re-fluctuation (third re-fluctuation ), a super reach is performed. Also, when the pseudo run (four times) is executed, in the variation display of the decorative pattern, after the first variation is executed, four re-fluctuations are performed, and the final re-fluctuation (fourth re-fluctuation ), a super reach is performed.

In this example, as shown in FIG. 12-1, the degree of expectation (reliability) for the big win is higher when the super reach is executed than when the normal reach is executed. Also, in this example, as shown in FIG. 12-1, when the pseudo-run is executed, the expectation (reliability) for the big win is higher than when the pseudo-run is not executed. Therefore, in this example, the super reach and pseudo-runs are directed to suggest whether or not a big hit will occur. Further, in this example, as shown in FIG. 12-1, when a pseudo-run is executed, the degree of expectation (reliability) for the big win increases as the number of times of re-variation performed during the pseudo-run increases. ing.

In this example, as shown in FIG. 12-1, when the pseudo-run is executed, the super-reach is always executed in the final re-variation. can't For example, it may be configured such that there is a variation pattern in which only the pseudo run is executed and the super reach is not executed during the variable display of the decorative symbols.

Next, the operation of the production control means (production control CPU 120) will be described.

(Variable display start setting process)
FIG. 12-2 is a flow chart showing the variable display start setting process (step S171) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the variable display start setting process, the effect control CPU 120 first reads the variation pattern command from the variation pattern command storage area (step 023IWS101). Next, the effect control CPU 120 reads in step 023 IWS 101 the variation pattern command (effect control command specifying the variation pattern) and the data stored in the display result designation command storage area (that is, the received display result designation command ( The display result (stopped pattern) of the decoration pattern is determined according to the performance control command for designating whether or not to make a big win, whether or not to make a small win, and the type of big win (step 023 IWS 102). That is, by executing the processing of step 023IWS102 by the effect control CPU 120, according to the variable display pattern (variation pattern) determined by the variable display pattern determining means, the display result of the variable display of the identification information (the decoration pattern is stopped) A display result determining means for determining the pattern) is realized. In addition, the effect control CPU 120 stores the data indicating the stop symbol of the determined decorative symbol in the decorative symbol display result storage area. In step 023IWS102, the effect control CPU 120 may determine whether or not the hit is a big hit based on the received variation pattern command, and may determine the decorative symbols to be stopped based on only the variation pattern command. .

In step 023 IWS 102, for example, when the received display result designation command indicates a probability variation jackpot, the effect control CPU 120 selects a decorative pattern in which three patterns are the same probability variation pattern (for example, an odd number pattern) as a stop pattern. Decide on a combination. In addition, for example, when the received display result designation command indicates a normal jackpot, the effect control CPU 120 is a combination of decoration patterns in which three patterns are the same non-variable patterns (for example, even-numbered patterns) as stop patterns. to decide. Further, for example, when the received display result designation command indicates a small hit, a small hit design (for example, a combination of "135" designs) is determined as the stop design. Also, when the received display result designation command indicates a failure, a combination of decoration patterns other than the above is determined. However, when the ready-to-win effect is involved, a combination of decorative patterns in which the left and right two patterns are aligned is determined.

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

Next, when the effect control CPU 120 receives a variation pattern command designating a variation pattern including a pseudo-run, the pseudo-run for setting a pseudo-run and an advance notice run effect to be executed during the variable display of decorative symbols. / Executes advance notice continuous effect setting processing (step 023 IWS 103).

Next, the effect control CPU 120 selects the process table corresponding to the pseudo-continue or the advance notice continuous effect if the variation pattern and the execution of the pseudo-continuous effect or the advance notice consecutive effect are set (step 023IWS104). Then, the effect control CPU 120 starts the process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table (step 023IWS105).

The process table is a table in which process data referred to when the effect control CPU 120 executes control of the effect device is set. That is, the effect control CPU 120 controls the effect devices (parts for effect) such as the image display device 5 according to the process data set in the process table. The process table is composed of data in which a plurality of combinations of process timer setting values, display control execution data, lamp control execution data and sound number data are collected. The display control execution data includes data indicating each variation mode constituting the variation mode during the variable display time (variation time) of the variable display of the decorative pattern. Specifically, data related to changing the display screen of the image display device 5 is described. In addition, the process timer set value is set with a variable time in the mode of variation. The effect control CPU 120 refers to the process table, and performs control to display the decoration pattern in the variation mode set in the display control execution data for the time set in the process timer set value. Also, the process table is stored in the ROM 121 in the effect control board 12 . Also, the process table is prepared according to each variation pattern.

In addition, in the process table used when performing the effect control for the variation pattern with the ready-to-win effect, the left symbol is stopped when a predetermined time has passed since the start of the variation, and the right symbol is stopped when a predetermined time has passed. Process data indicating to display is set.

In addition, the production control CPU 120 controls the production device (the image display device 5 as the production component, the production component as the Various lamps and speakers 8L and 8R as performance parts are controlled (step 023IWS106).

In addition, in this characteristic portion 023IW, the effect control CPU 120 controls such that the decoration pattern is displayed variably according to the variation pattern corresponding to the variation pattern command one-to-one. A variation pattern to be used may be selected from a plurality of types of variation patterns corresponding to .

Next, the effect control CPU 120 sets the variable time timer to a value corresponding to the variable time specified by the variable pattern command (step 023IWS107). Then, the effect control CPU 120 updates the value of the effect process flag to "2" (step 023IWS108), and terminates the variable display start setting process.

(Pseudo-continued/advance-continued effect setting processing)
FIG. 12-3 is a flow chart showing the pseudo-continue/notice-continuation effect setting process (step 023IWS103). In the pseudo-continue/advance continuous effect setting process, the effect control CPU 120 first selects a variation pattern in which the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern command designates a pseudo-continue (in this example, the variation patterns PA4 to PA7 or the variation patterns PB4 to PB7 (see FIG. 12-1)) is checked (step 023IWS201). If the variation pattern does not designate a pseudo-run, the pseudo-run/advance-run effect setting process is terminated.

If the variation pattern designates a pseudo run, the effect control CPU 120 selects the effect type determination table corresponding to the variation pattern as a table for determining the effect type (step 023IWS202). Then, the effect control CPU 120 uses the selected effect type determination table to perform lottery processing based on random numbers, and determines whether the effect type is a pseudo-run or an advance run (step 023IWS203).

FIG. 12-4 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the effect type determination table. Among them, FIG. 12-4(A) shows a specific example of the effect type determination table for the variation patterns PA4 and PB4 (pseudo-run (once)). Also, FIG. 12-4(B) shows a specific example of the effect type determination table for the variation patterns PA5 and PB5 (pseudo-run (twice)). Also, FIG. 12-4(C) shows a specific example of the effect type determination table for the variation patterns PA6 and PB6 (pseudo run (three times)). Also, FIG. 12-4(D) shows a specific example of the effect type determination table for the variation patterns PA7 and PB7 (pseudo run (4 times)). As shown in FIG. 12-4, in the effect type determination table, determination values are assigned to pseudo-runs and advance-notice runs as the effect types.

As shown in FIG. 12-4, in this example, when a pseudo-run is specified in the variation pattern, there are cases where the pseudo-run is determined as the effect type, and where the forewarning run is executed. In this example, when pseudo-run is determined as the effect type, pseudo-run is executed during the variable display of decorative symbols. On the other hand, when it is decided to be the forewarning run as the effect type, the foreshadowing run effect is executed instead of the pseudo run during the variable display of the decoration symbols.

The “notice continuous effect” is an effect that can be executed in a predetermined period, and is an effect that repeats a predetermined effect a predetermined number of times. In this example, a roulette effect (suggestion effect) is executed during the execution of the advance notice continuous effect, and a selection effect for informing the selected option in the roulette effect is executed. Executed repeatedly. In this case, in this example, if the variation pattern specifies a pseudo-run (twice), the roulette effect is repeatedly executed twice, and if the variation pattern specifies a pseudo-run (three times), the roulette The effect is repeatedly executed three times, and the roulette effect is repeatedly executed four times in the case of the variation pattern designating a pseudo run (four times). Also, in this example, the meter display is displayed during execution of the advance notice continuous effect, and the effect is executed such that the level of the meter display rises or does not change according to the selection result of the option of the roulette effect.

As shown in FIG. 12-4(A), in this example, in the case of pseudo-run (once), the effect type is determined to be pseudo-run with a probability of 100%. That is, in the pseudo run (once), the re-fluctuation is executed only once, and there is no room for repeating the roulette effect, so the forewarning continuous effect is not executed.

It should be noted that it is not limited to the mode shown in this example, and for example, it may be configured such that even in the case of a pseudo-continuation (once), there are cases where the advance notice continuous effect is executed. In this case, it may be configured to be able to execute a forewarning continuous performance in which the roulette performance is completed only once during the variable display of the decorative symbols (non-repeating false foretelling continuous performance).

In addition, as shown in FIGS. 12-4 (B) to (D), in this example, in the case of pseudo-continuation (2 times), the effect type is determined to be advance notification with a probability of 20% (80%). The production type is determined to be a pseudo-run with a probability), and if it is a pseudo-run (three times), the production type is determined to be an announcement run with a probability of 40% (The production type is determined to be a pseudo-run with a probability of 60%). ), and if it is a pseudo-run (four times), the effect type is determined to be the foretelling run with a probability of 60% (the effect type is determined to be a pseudo-run with a probability of 40%). In this manner, in this example, the execution ratio of the announcement continuous effect increases as the number of times of the pseudo continuous effect increases.

It should be noted that this is not limited to the mode shown in this example. For example, it may be configured so that the execution ratio of the announcement continuous effect becomes lower as the number of pseudo-runs increases, or the execution ratio of the announcement continuous effect is constant regardless of the number of pseudo-runs. It may be configured to be

Next, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the effect type has been determined to be pseudo-run (step 023IWS204). When the effect type is determined to be pseudo-continuous (Y in step 023, IWS024), the pseudo-continuous/notice continuous effect setting process is terminated. When the effect type is determined to be the previous notice series (N in step 023 IWS 204), the effect control CPU 120 selects the previous notice consecutive effect pattern determination table corresponding to the variation pattern as a table for determining the previous notice consecutive effect pattern. (Step 023 IWS 205). Then, the effect control CPU 120 performs lottery processing based on random numbers using the selected announcement continuous effect pattern determination table to determine the announcement continuous effect pattern (step 023IWS206).

FIGS. 12-5 and 12-6 are explanatory diagrams showing specific examples of the announcement continuous effect pattern determination table. Among them, FIG. 12-5(A) shows a specific example of the advance notice continuous effect pattern determination table for the variation patterns PA5 and PB5 (pseudo continuous (twice)). Also, FIG. 12-5(B) shows a specific example of the announcement continuous effect pattern determination table for the variation patterns PA6 and PB6 (pseudo continuous (three times)). Also, FIG. 12-6(C) shows a specific example of the announcement continuous effect pattern determination table for the variation patterns PA7 and PB7 (pseudo continuous (4 times)).

First, with reference to FIG. 12-5(A), the advance notice continuous effect pattern determined in the case of the pseudo-continuation (twice) will be described. As shown in FIG. 12-5(A), in the announcement continuous effect pattern determination table for pseudo continuous (twice), determination values are assigned to the announcement continuous effect patterns P11 to P14, respectively.

When the announcement continuous effect pattern P11 is determined, the meter display starts from level 0 at the start of the announcement continuous effect. Next, in the first roulette effect, option L1 (option suggesting that the meter display increases to level 1), option L2 (option suggesting that the meter display increases to level 2), and option NEXT (meter The display level does not change, and an effect is executed in which a roulette image is displayed including an option that suggests only the continuation of the advance notice continuous effect), and a selection effect (NEXT selection effect) that informs that the option NEXT has been selected is executed. (the meter display level does not change). Next, in the second roulette effect, an effect in which a roulette image including the option L1, the option L2, and the option NEXT is displayed is executed, and a selection effect (L1 selection effect) for notifying that the option L1 has been selected is executed. Then, the meter display rises to level 1, and immediately after that, a selection effect (development selection effect) is executed to notify that the game will develop into super reach. And then super reach is executed.

In this example, it is assumed that the level of the meter display can be changed up to level 3 at maximum. In addition, in this example, when the development selection effect is executed, the advance notice continuous effect is terminated and the game progresses to super reach.

Although this example shows a case where the meter display level can be changed in four stages from level 0 to level 3, the present invention is not limited to such a mode. It may be configured to be changeable. In this case, for example, the minimum level of the meter display is set to 0%, and the meter level can be changed to 20%, 40%, 60%, 80% and 100%. ”, “80”, “100”, etc. may be displayed so that the roulette effect can be executed.

When the announcement continuous effect pattern P12 is determined, the meter display starts from level 1 at the start of the announcement continuous effect. Next, in the first roulette effect, a roulette image including option L2, option L3 (an option suggesting that the meter display increases to level 3), and option NEXT is displayed, and the NEXT selection effect is executed. (the meter display level does not change). Next, in the second roulette effect, an effect is executed in which a roulette image including option L2, option L3, and option NEXT is displayed, and a selection effect (L2 selection effect) for notifying that option L2 has been selected is executed. Then, the meter display rises to level 2, and immediately after that, the development selection effect is executed. And then super reach is executed.

When the announcement continuous effect pattern P13 is determined, the meter display starts from level 0 at the start of the announcement continuous effect. Next, in the first roulette effect, a roulette image including option L1, option L2, and option NEXT is displayed, and NEXT selection effect is performed (the meter display level does not change). Next, in the second roulette effect, a roulette image including options L1, L2, and NEXT is displayed. A development selection effect is executed. And then super reach is executed.

When the announcement continuous effect pattern P14 is determined, the meter display starts from level 0 at the start of the announcement continuous effect. Next, in the first roulette effect, a roulette image including option L1, option L2, and option NEXT is displayed. A NEXT selection effect is executed. Next, in the second roulette effect, a roulette image including option L2, option L3, and option NEXT is displayed. A development selection effect is executed. And then super reach is executed.

As shown in Fig. 12-5(A), in this example, when a false run (twice) occurs, there is a 50% chance that the meter display will eventually rise to level 1 if the run is lost. (Announcement continuous effect pattern P11), the meter display finally rises to level 2 with a probability of 50% (Announcement continuous effect pattern P12 to P14). On the other hand, in the case of a big hit, the meter display finally rises to level 1 with a probability of 40% (announcement continuous effect pattern P11), and the meter display finally rises to level 2 with a probability of 60% ( Advance notice consecutive effect patterns P12 to P14). Therefore, in this example, when the meter display finally rises to level 2, the degree of expectation (reliability) for the big win is higher than when it rises only to level 1.

Next, with reference to FIG. 12-5(B), the advance notice continuous effect pattern determined in the case of the pseudo continuous (three times) will be described. As shown in FIG. 12-5(B), in the announcement continuous effect pattern determination table for the pseudo-continuation (three times), determination values are assigned to the announcement continuous effect patterns P201 to P210, respectively.

When the announcement continuous effect pattern P201 is determined, the meter display starts from level 0 at the start of the announcement continuous effect. Next, in the first roulette effect, a roulette image including option L1, option L2, and option NEXT is displayed, and NEXT selection effect is performed (the meter display level does not change). Next, in the second roulette effect, a roulette image including option L1, option L2, and option NEXT is displayed, and NEXT selection effect is performed (the meter display level does not change). Next, in the third roulette effect, a roulette image including option L1, option L2, and option NEXT is displayed. A development selection effect is executed. And then super reach is executed.

When the announcement continuous effect pattern P202 is determined, the meter display starts from level 1 at the start of the announcement continuous effect. Next, in the first roulette effect, a roulette image including option L2, option L3, and option NEXT is displayed, and NEXT selection effect is performed (the meter display level does not change). Next, in the second roulette effect, a roulette image including option L2, option L3, and option NEXT is displayed, and NEXT selection effect is performed (the meter display level does not change). Next, in the third roulette effect, a roulette image including options L2, L3, and NEXT is displayed. A development selection effect is executed. And then super reach is executed.

When the announcement continuous effect pattern P203 is determined, the meter display starts from level 0 at the start of the announcement continuous effect. Next, in the first roulette effect, a roulette image including option L1, option L2, and option NEXT is displayed, and NEXT selection effect is performed (the meter display level does not change). Next, in the second roulette effect, a roulette image including option L1, option L2, and option NEXT is displayed, and NEXT selection effect is performed (the meter display level does not change). Next, in the third roulette effect, a roulette image including option L1, option L2, and option NEXT is displayed. A development selection effect is executed. And then super reach is executed.

When the announcement continuous effect pattern P204 is determined, the meter display starts from level 0 at the start of the announcement continuous effect. Next, in the first roulette effect, a roulette image including options L1, L2, and NEXT is displayed. A NEXT selection effect is executed. Next, in the second roulette effect, a roulette image including option L2, option L3, and option NEXT is displayed, and NEXT selection effect is performed (the meter display level does not change). Next, in the third roulette effect, a roulette image including options L2, L3, and NEXT is displayed. A development selection effect is executed. And then super reach is executed.

When the announcement continuous effect pattern P205 is determined, the meter display starts from level 0 at the start of the announcement continuous effect. Next, in the first roulette effect, a roulette image including option L1, option L2, and option NEXT is displayed, and NEXT selection effect is performed (the meter display level does not change). Next, in the second roulette effect, a roulette image containing options L1, L2, and NEXT is displayed. A NEXT selection effect is executed. Next, in the third roulette effect, a roulette image including option L2, option L3, and option NEXT is displayed. A development selection effect is executed. And then super reach is executed.

When the announcement continuous effect pattern P206 is determined, the meter display starts from level 1 at the start of the announcement continuous effect. Next, in the first roulette effect, a roulette image including option L2, option L3, and option NEXT is displayed, and NEXT selection effect is performed (the meter display level does not change). Next, in the second roulette effect, a roulette image including option L2, option L3, and option NEXT is displayed, and NEXT selection effect is performed (the meter display level does not change). Next, in the third roulette effect, an effect is executed in which a roulette image including option L2, option L3, and option NEXT is displayed, and a selection effect (L3 selection effect) for notifying that option L3 has been selected is executed. Then, the meter display rises to level 3, and immediately after that, the development selection effect is executed. And then super reach is executed.

When the announcement continuous effect pattern P207 is determined, the meter display starts from level 2 at the start of the announcement continuous effect. Next, in the first roulette effect, a roulette image including the option L3 and the option NEXT is displayed, and the NEXT selection effect is performed (the level of the meter display does not change). Next, in the second roulette effect, a roulette image including the option L3 and the option NEXT is displayed, and the NEXT selection effect is performed (the level of the meter display does not change). Next, in the third roulette effect, a roulette image including the option L3 and the option NEXT is displayed, the L3 selection effect is executed, the meter display rises to level 3, and immediately after that, the advanced selection effect is performed. executed. And then super reach is executed.

When the announcement continuous effect pattern P208 is determined, the meter display starts from level 0 at the start of the announcement continuous effect. Next, in the first roulette effect, a roulette image including options L1, L2, and NEXT is displayed. A NEXT selection effect is executed. Next, in the second roulette effect, a roulette image including option L2, option L3, and option NEXT is displayed, and NEXT selection effect is performed (the meter display level does not change). Next, in the third roulette effect, a roulette image including option L2, option L3, and option NEXT is displayed. A development selection effect is executed. And then super reach is executed.

When the announcement continuous effect pattern P209 is determined, the meter display starts from level 0 at the start of the announcement continuous effect. Next, in the first roulette effect, a roulette image including option L1, option L2, and option NEXT is displayed, and NEXT selection effect is performed (the meter display level does not change). Next, in the second roulette effect, a roulette image containing options L1, L2, and NEXT is displayed. A NEXT selection effect is executed. Next, in the third roulette effect, a roulette image including options L2, L3, and NEXT is displayed. A development selection effect is executed. And then super reach is executed.

When the announcement continuous effect pattern P210 is determined, the meter display starts from level 0 at the start of the announcement continuous effect. Next, in the first roulette effect, a roulette image including option L1, option L2, and option NEXT is displayed. A NEXT selection effect is executed. Next, in the second roulette effect, a roulette image including option L2, option L3, and option NEXT is displayed. A NEXT selection effect is executed. Next, in the third roulette effect, a roulette image including the option L3 and the option NEXT is displayed, the L3 selection effect is executed, the meter display rises to level 3, and immediately after that, the advanced selection effect is performed. executed. And then super reach is executed.

As shown in Fig. 12-5(B), in this example, when a pseudo-run (three times) occurs, there is a 33% probability that the meter display will eventually rise to level 1 if it fails. (Announcement continuous effect pattern P201), the meter display finally rises to level 2 with a probability of 33% (announcement continuous effect patterns P202 to P205), and the meter display finally rises to level 3 with a probability of 34%. (Forecast consecutive effect patterns P206 to P210). On the other hand, in the case of a big hit, the meter display finally rises to level 1 with a probability of 10% (announcement continuous effect pattern P201), and the meter display finally rises to level 2 with a probability of 30% ( (previous continuous effect pattern P202-P205), the meter display finally rises to level 3 with a probability of 60% (previous continuous effect pattern P206-P210). Therefore, in this example, when the meter display finally rises to level 3, the expectation (reliability) for the big win is the highest, and when the meter display finally rises to level 2, the expectation for the big win is the second highest. (reliability) is high, and the expectation (reliability) for the big win is the lowest when the meter display finally rises only to level 1.

Next, with reference to FIG. 12-6(C), the foretelling continuous effect pattern determined in the case of the pseudo continuous (4 times) will be described. As shown in FIG. 12-6(C), in the announcement continuous effect pattern determination table for the pseudo-continuation (4 times), determination values are assigned to the announcement continuous effect patterns P301 to P314, respectively.

When the announcement continuous effect pattern P301 is determined, the meter display starts from level 0 at the start of the announcement continuous effect. Next, in the first roulette effect, a roulette image including option L1, option L2, and option NEXT is displayed, and NEXT selection effect is performed (the meter display level does not change). Next, in the second roulette effect, a roulette image including option L1, option L2, and option NEXT is displayed, and NEXT selection effect is performed (the meter display level does not change). Next, in the third roulette effect, a roulette image including option L1, option L2, and option NEXT is displayed, and NEXT selection effect is performed (the meter display level does not change). Next, in the fourth roulette effect, a roulette image including option L1, option L2, and option NEXT is displayed. A development selection effect is executed. And then super reach is executed.

When the announcement continuous effect pattern P302 is determined, the meter display starts from level 1 at the start of the announcement continuous effect. Next, in the first roulette effect, a roulette image including option L2, option L3, and option NEXT is displayed, and NEXT selection effect is performed (the meter display level does not change). Next, in the second roulette effect, a roulette image including option L2, option L3, and option NEXT is displayed, and NEXT selection effect is performed (the meter display level does not change). Next, in the third roulette effect, a roulette image including option L2, option L3, and option NEXT is displayed, and NEXT selection effect is performed (the meter display level does not change). Next, in the fourth roulette effect, a roulette image including options L2, L3, and NEXT is displayed. A development selection effect is executed. And then super reach is executed.

When the announcement continuous effect pattern P303 is determined, the meter display starts from level 0 at the start of the announcement continuous effect. Next, in the first roulette effect, a roulette image including option L1, option L2, and option NEXT is displayed, and NEXT selection effect is performed (the meter display level does not change). Next, in the second roulette effect, a roulette image including option L1, option L2, and option NEXT is displayed, and NEXT selection effect is performed (the meter display level does not change). Next, in the third roulette effect, a roulette image including option L1, option L2, and option NEXT is displayed, and NEXT selection effect is performed (the meter display level does not change). Next, in the fourth roulette effect, a roulette image including option L1, option L2, and option NEXT is displayed. A development selection effect is executed. And then super reach is executed.

When the announcement continuous effect pattern P304 is determined, the meter display starts from level 0 at the start of the announcement continuous effect. Next, in the first roulette effect, a roulette image including option L1, option L2, and option NEXT is displayed. A NEXT selection effect is executed. Next, in the second roulette effect, a roulette image including option L2, option L3, and option NEXT is displayed, and NEXT selection effect is performed (the meter display level does not change). Next, in the third roulette effect, a roulette image including option L2, option L3, and option NEXT is displayed, and NEXT selection effect is performed (the meter display level does not change). Next, in the fourth roulette effect, a roulette image including options L2, L3, and NEXT is displayed. A development selection effect is executed. And then super reach is executed.

When the announcement continuous effect pattern P305 is determined, the meter display starts from level 0 at the start of the announcement continuous effect. Next, in the first roulette effect, a roulette image including option L1, option L2, and option NEXT is displayed, and NEXT selection effect is performed (the meter display level does not change). Next, in the second roulette effect, a roulette image including options L1, L2, and NEXT is displayed. A NEXT selection effect is executed. Next, in the third roulette effect, a roulette image including option L2, option L3, and option NEXT is displayed, and NEXT selection effect is performed (the meter display level does not change). Next, in the fourth roulette effect, a roulette image including options L2, L3, and NEXT is displayed. A development selection effect is executed. And then super reach is executed.

When the announcement continuous effect pattern P306 is determined, the meter display starts from level 0 at the start of the announcement continuous effect. Next, in the first roulette effect, a roulette image including option L1, option L2, and option NEXT is displayed, and NEXT selection effect is performed (the meter display level does not change). Next, in the second roulette effect, a roulette image including option L1, option L2, and option NEXT is displayed, and NEXT selection effect is performed (the meter display level does not change). Next, in the third roulette effect, a roulette image including option L1, option L2, and option NEXT is displayed. A NEXT selection effect is executed. Next, in the fourth roulette effect, a roulette image including options L2, L3, and NEXT is displayed. A development selection effect is executed. And then super reach is executed.

When the announcement continuous effect pattern P307 is determined, the meter display starts from level 1 at the start of the announcement continuous effect. Next, in the first roulette effect, a roulette image including option L2, option L3, and option NEXT is displayed, and NEXT selection effect is performed (the meter display level does not change). Next, in the second roulette effect, a roulette image including option L2, option L3, and option NEXT is displayed, and NEXT selection effect is performed (the meter display level does not change). Next, in the third roulette effect, a roulette image including option L2, option L3, and option NEXT is displayed, and NEXT selection effect is performed (the meter display level does not change). Next, in the fourth roulette effect, a roulette image including option L2, option L3, and option NEXT is displayed. A development selection effect is executed. And then super reach is executed.

When the announcement continuous effect pattern P308 is determined, the meter display starts from level 2 at the start of the announcement continuous effect. Next, in the first roulette effect, a roulette image including the option L3 and the option NEXT is displayed, and the NEXT selection effect is performed (the level of the meter display does not change). Next, in the second roulette effect, a roulette image including option L3 and option NEXT is displayed, and a NEXT selection effect is performed (the meter display level does not change). Next, in the third roulette effect, a roulette image including option L3 and option NEXT is displayed, and a NEXT selection effect is performed (the meter display level does not change). Next, in the fourth roulette effect, an effect is executed in which a roulette image including option L3 and option NEXT is displayed, L3 selection effect is executed, the meter display rises to level 3, and an advanced selection effect is immediately after that. executed. And then super reach is executed.

When the announcement continuous effect pattern P309 is determined, the meter display starts from level 0 at the start of the announcement continuous effect. Next, in the first roulette effect, a roulette image including options L1, L2, and NEXT is displayed. A NEXT selection effect is executed. Next, in the second roulette effect, a roulette image including option L2, option L3, and option NEXT is displayed, and NEXT selection effect is performed (the meter display level does not change). Next, in the third roulette effect, a roulette image including option L2, option L3, and option NEXT is displayed, and NEXT selection effect is performed (the meter display level does not change). Next, in the fourth roulette effect, a roulette image including option L2, option L3, and option NEXT is displayed. A development selection effect is executed. And then super reach is executed.

When the announcement continuous effect pattern P310 is determined, the meter display starts from level 0 at the start of the announcement continuous effect. Next, in the first roulette effect, a roulette image including option L1, option L2, and option NEXT is displayed, and NEXT selection effect is performed (the meter display level does not change). Next, in the second roulette effect, a roulette image containing options L1, L2, and NEXT is displayed. A NEXT selection effect is executed. Next, in the third roulette effect, a roulette image including option L2, option L3, and option NEXT is displayed, and NEXT selection effect is performed (the meter display level does not change). Next, in the fourth roulette effect, a roulette image including option L2, option L3, and option NEXT is displayed. A development selection effect is executed. And then super reach is executed.

When the announcement continuous effect pattern P311 is determined, the meter display starts from level 0 at the start of the announcement continuous effect. Next, in the first roulette effect, a roulette image including option L1, option L2, and option NEXT is displayed, and NEXT selection effect is performed (the meter display level does not change). Next, in the second roulette effect, a roulette image including option L1, option L2, and option NEXT is displayed, and NEXT selection effect is performed (the meter display level does not change). Next, in the third roulette effect, a roulette image including option L1, option L2, and option NEXT is displayed. A NEXT selection effect is executed. Next, in the fourth roulette effect, a roulette image including option L2, option L3, and option NEXT is displayed. A development selection effect is executed. And then super reach is executed.

When the announcement continuous effect pattern P312 is determined, the meter display starts from level 0 at the start of the announcement continuous effect. Next, in the first roulette effect, a roulette image including option L1, option L2, and option NEXT is displayed. A NEXT selection effect is executed. Next, in the second roulette effect, a roulette image including option L2, option L3, and option NEXT is displayed. A NEXT selection effect is executed. Next, in the third roulette effect, a roulette image including option L3 and option NEXT is displayed, and a NEXT selection effect is performed (the meter display level does not change). Next, in the fourth roulette effect, an effect is executed in which a roulette image including option L3 and option NEXT is displayed, L3 selection effect is executed, the meter display rises to level 3, and an advanced selection effect is immediately after that. executed. And then super reach is executed.

When the announcement continuous effect pattern P313 is determined, the meter display starts from level 0 at the start of the announcement continuous effect. Next, in the first roulette effect, a roulette image including option L1, option L2, and option NEXT is displayed. A NEXT selection effect is executed. Next, in the second roulette effect, a roulette image including option L2, option L3, and option NEXT is displayed, and NEXT selection effect is performed (the meter display level does not change). Next, in the third roulette effect, a roulette image including option L2, option L3, and option NEXT is displayed. A NEXT selection effect is executed. Next, in the fourth roulette effect, an effect is executed in which a roulette image including option L3 and option NEXT is displayed, L3 selection effect is executed, the meter display rises to level 3, and an advanced selection effect is immediately after that. executed. And then super reach is executed.

When the announcement continuous effect pattern P314 is determined, the meter display starts from level 0 at the start of the announcement continuous effect. Next, in the first roulette effect, a roulette image including option L1, option L2, and option NEXT is displayed, and NEXT selection effect is performed (the meter display level does not change). Next, in the second roulette effect, a roulette image including options L1, L2, and NEXT is displayed. A NEXT selection effect is executed. Next, in the third roulette effect, a roulette image including option L2, option L3, and option NEXT is displayed. A NEXT selection effect is executed. Next, in the fourth roulette effect, an effect is executed in which a roulette image including option L3 and option NEXT is displayed, L3 selection effect is executed, the meter display rises to level 3, and an advanced selection effect is immediately after that. executed. And then super reach is executed.

As shown in Fig. 12-6(C), in this example, if there is a false run (4 times), there is a 33% probability that the meter display will eventually rise to level 1 if the run is lost. (Announcement continuous effect pattern P301), the meter display finally rises to level 2 with a probability of 33% (announcement continuous effect patterns P302 to P306), and the meter display finally rises to level 3 with a probability of 34%. (Forecast consecutive effect patterns P307 to P314). On the other hand, in the case of a big hit, the meter display finally rises to level 1 with a probability of 5% (announcement consecutive effect pattern P301), and the meter display finally rises to level 2 with a probability of 35% ( (previous continuous effect pattern P302-P306), the meter display finally rises to level 3 with a probability of 60% (previous continuous effect pattern P307-P314). Therefore, in this example, when the meter display finally rises to level 3, the expectation (reliability) for the big win is the highest, and when the meter display finally rises to level 2, the expectation for the big win is the second highest. (reliability) is high, and the expectation (reliability) for the big win is the lowest when the meter display finally rises only to level 1.

In this example, when the NEXT selection effect is executed, the NEX selection effect may be executed independently after the roulette effect, but the L1 selection effect and the L2 selection effect are executed after the roulette effect. There are cases where the NEXT selection effect is executed immediately after. In this example, as shown in FIGS. 12-5 and 12-6, the NEXT selection effect is executed continuously at a higher rate immediately after the L1 selection effect than immediately after the L2 selection effect. It is Also, as shown in FIGS. 12-5 and 12-6, in this example, there is no case where the NEXT selection effect is executed immediately after the L3 selection effect, so immediately after the L1 selection effect or the L2 selection effect The NEXT selection effect is executed continuously at a higher rate than immediately after the L3 selection effect. Therefore, in this example, the rate at which the NEXT selection effect is continuously executed immediately after the selection effect with the low level after the meter display rises is higher than immediately after the selection effect with the high level after the meter display rises. getting higher.

Further, in this example, when the final roulette effect is executed, the advanced selection effect is executed immediately after the L1 selection effect, L2 selection effect, and L3 selection effect are executed. there is In this example, as shown in FIGS. 12-5 and 12-6, development selection effects are executed continuously at a higher rate immediately after L3 selection effects than immediately after L1 selection effects or L2 selection effects. is configured as follows. Further, as shown in FIGS. 12-5 and 12-6, immediately after the L2 selection effect, the development selection effect is continuously executed at a higher rate than immediately after the L1 selection effect. there is Therefore, in this example, immediately after a selection effect with a high level after the meter display rises, the rate at which the development selection effect is continuously executed is higher than immediately after a selection effect with a low level after the meter display rises. getting higher.

In this example, in the roulette effect, roulette images including option L1, option L2, option L3, and option NEXT are displayed corresponding to L1 selection effect, L2 selection effect, L3 selection effect, and NEXT selection effect. Although the effect is executed, there is no case where the roulette image including options corresponding to the advanced selection effect is displayed and the roulette effect is executed. Therefore, in this example, there is no case where the advanced selection effect is executed independently after the roulette effect is executed.

In addition, not only the aspect shown in this example, for example, it is possible to display a roulette image including the option "development", execute the roulette effect, and execute the development selection effect independently after executing the roulette effect. may be configured.

Further, in this example, as shown in FIGS. 12-5 and 12-6, each time the NEXT selection effect is executed and the roulette effect is executed, the meter is raised to a higher level than the level raised in the previously executed selection effect. It is configured to be able to execute the selection effect of changing the display, and is configured so as not to change the meter display to a lower level than the previous time.

It should be noted that, without being limited to the mode shown in this example, for example, it may be configured such that there is an announcement continuous effect pattern in which the meter display changes to a level lower than the previous time at a low rate.

Also, in this example, when the final roulette effect is executed, the advanced selection effect is always executed, and then the super ready-to-win game is executed. However, the mode is not limited to this. For example, if there is a variable pattern in which only pseudo-runs are executed during the variable display of decorative symbols and super reach is not executed, L1 selection effects or , L2 selection effect, and L3 selection effect may be executed, and the advanced selection effect may not be executed.

Further, for example, when the final roulette effect is executed, not only the advanced selection effect but also another selection effect (for example, intense heat selection effect) may be executed.

Also, for example, when there are multiple types of super reach (for example, super reach A to C), multiple types of development selection effects (development selection effects A to C) are provided, and any type of super reach is executed. It may be configured to suggest whether For example, it is configured to suggest which type of super reach is executed by changing the character display mode (for example, display color or character font) of "development" displayed in the development selection effect. may

Also, for example, when there are multiple types of super reach (for example, super reach A to C), it corresponds to which type of super reach is executed according to the level to which the meter display rises. It may be configured as For example, when the meter display finally rises to level 1 in the announcement continuous effect, super reach A is executed, and when the meter display finally rises to level 2, super reach B is executed, and finally Super reach C may be executed when the meter display rises to level 3 immediately.

Also, in this example, the case where the meter display always rises to one of levels 1 to 3 at the end of the continuous announcement effect is shown, but there seems to be a continuous announcement effect pattern in which the meter display remains at level 0 and does not change. can be configured to Further, in this example, the level of the meter display always rises when the last roulette effect is executed. It may be configured such that there is an announcement continuous effect pattern in which the display does not change and only the development selection effect is executed. Various modes are conceivable as modes of the foretelling continuous effect pattern.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 stores the foretelling continuous effect pattern determined at step 023IWS206 in the foretelling continuous effect pattern storage area provided in the RAM 122 (step 023IWS207). Then, the effect control CPU 120 sets the notice continuous execution flag indicating that the notice continuous effect is to be executed (step 023IWS208), and terminates the pseudo continuous/notice continuous effect setting process.

By executing the above process, in this example, when pseudo-continuation is specified in the variation pattern and the advance notice continuous execution flag (see step 023 IWS208) is set, the variable display start setting process is executed. In step 023IWS104, a process table corresponding to the forewarning continuous effect is selected, and step 023IWS106 and step 023IWS305 of the effect processing during variable display are executed in accordance with the selected process table, whereby the forecast continuous effect is executed during the variable display of the decorative symbols. A performance is performed. On the other hand, if the advance notice continuous execution flag is not set, a process table corresponding to the pseudo continuous is selected in step 023IWS104 of the variable display start setting process, and step 023IWS106 and step 023IWS305 of the effect process during variable display are selected according to the selected process table. By executing the process of , a normal pseudo run is executed during the variable display of decorative symbols.

(Effect processing during variable display)
FIG. 12-7 is a flow chart showing the effect process during variable display (step S172) in the effect control process process. In the effect processing during variable display, the effect control CPU 120 first subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (step 023IWS301) and subtracts 1 from the value of the variable time timer (step 023IWS302). When the process timer times out (step 023 IWS303), the process data is switched. That is, the next process timer set value in the process table is set in the process timer (step 023 IWS 304). Also, the control state for the effect device is changed based on the display control execution data, lamp control execution data and sound number data which are set next (step 023IWS305).

Next, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the notice continuous execution flag is set (step 023IWS306). If the warning continuous execution flag is not set, the process proceeds to step 023 IWS321. If the notice consecutive execution flag is set, the effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not it is time to execute the roulette effect (step 023IWS307). Whether or not it is time to execute the roulette effect can be determined, for example, by confirming the value of the variable time timer set in step 023IWS107 of the variable display start setting process.

If it is time to execute the roulette effect (Y in step 023IWS307), the effect control CPU 120 will not display the meter display yet (if the first roulette effect is to be started). The CPU 120 controls the image display device 5 to start displaying the meter display at a level corresponding to the announcement continuous effect pattern (step 023IWS308). In this case, for example, when the announcement continuous effect patterns stored in the announcement continuous effect pattern storage area are the announcement continuous effect patterns P12, P202, P206, P302, and P307, the image display device 5 is in the level 1 state. Controls to start displaying the meter display. Further, for example, when the announcement continuous effect patterns stored in the announcement continuous effect pattern storage area are the announcement continuous effect patterns P207 and P308, the display of the meter display is started in the state of level 2 on the image display device 5. control. Further, for example, when the announcement continuous effect pattern stored in the announcement continuous effect pattern storage area is another announcement continuous effect pattern, the image display device 5 is controlled to start displaying the meter display in the state of level 0. (See Figures 12-5 and 12-6).

Next, the effect control CPU 120 switches to the process data for the roulette effect according to the announcement continuous effect pattern and the number of times of the roulette effect (step 023IWS309). Then, the effect control CPU 120 restarts the process timer (step 023IWS310). In this case, as an example, considering the case where the foretelling continuous effect pattern stored in the foretelling continuous effect pattern storage area is the foretelling continuous effect pattern P313, if the first roulette effect is to be executed, the options L1, In the case of displaying a roulette image including option L2 and option NEXT and switching to process data for executing a roulette effect, and executing a second or third roulette effect, option L2, option L3, and option A roulette image including NEXT is displayed to switch to process data for executing a roulette effect, and in the case of executing a fourth roulette effect, a roulette image including option L3 and option NEXT is displayed and a roulette effect is performed. Switch to process data for execution (see Figure 12-6). Then, the process proceeds to step 023 IWS321.

If the timing for executing the roulette effect has not come (N of step 023IWS307), the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the timing for executing the selection effect has come (step 023IWS311). It should be noted that whether or not it is time to execute the selection effect can be determined, for example, by confirming the value of the variable time timer set in step 023IWS107 of the variable display start setting process.

If it is time to execute the selection effect (Y in step 023IWS311), the effect control CPU 120 changes the process data for the roulette effect according to the announcement continuous effect pattern and the selection effect after how many times of the roulette effect. Switch (step 023 IWS312). Then, the effect control CPU 120 restarts the process timer (step 023IWS313). In this case, as an example, considering the case where the announcement continuous effect pattern stored in the announcement continuous effect pattern storage area is the announcement continuous effect pattern P313, if the selection effect is executed after the first roulette effect , switch to process data for executing L1 selection effect and NEXT selection effect, and if the selection effect after the second roulette effect is to be executed, switch to process data for executing only NEXT selection effect; In the case of executing the selection effect after the roulette effect of the 4th time, the process data is switched to the process data for executing the L2 selection effect and the NEXT selection effect, and in the case of executing the selection effect after the 4th roulette effect, Switch to the process data for executing the L3 selection effect and the development selection effect (see FIG. 12-6).

Next, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not it is time to change the level of the meter display displayed on the image display device 5 (step 023IWS314). If it is the change timing of the level of the meter display, the effect control CPU 120 displays on the image display device 5 according to the announcement continuous effect pattern and the selected effect after how many times of the roulette effect is to be executed. Control is performed to update the level of the meter display (step 023 IWS315). In this case, as an example, considering the case where the announcement continuous effect pattern stored in the announcement continuous effect pattern storage area is the announcement continuous effect pattern P313, if the selection effect is executed after the first roulette effect , it is determined that it is time to change the meter display from level 0 to level 1, and control is performed to raise the level of the meter display displayed on the image display device 5 to level 1. FIG. Further, if the selection performance after the third roulette performance is to be executed, it is determined that it is time to change the meter display from level 1 to level 2, and the level of the meter display displayed on the image display device 5 is determined. is raised to level 2 and displayed. Further, if the selection performance after the fourth roulette performance is to be executed, it is determined that it is time to change the meter display from level 2 to level 3, and the level of the meter display displayed on the image display device 5 is determined. is raised to level 3 and displayed. On the other hand, if the selection effect after the second roulette effect is to be executed, it is determined that it is not the time to change the level of the meter display, and the processing of step 023 IWS315 is not executed (see FIG. 12-6). Then, the process proceeds to step 023 IWS321.

If it is not the execution timing of the selection effect (N of step 023IWS311), the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not it is the end timing of the previous notice continuous effect (step 023IWS316). It should be noted that whether or not it is time to end the announcement continuous effect can be determined, for example, by confirming the value of the variable time timer set in step 023IWS107 of the variable display start setting process.

If it is time to end the announcement continuous effect (Y in step 023IWS316), the effect control CPU 120 switches to the process data for super ready-to-win (step 023IWS317). Then, the effect control CPU 120 restarts the process timer (step 023IWS318). Moreover, the effect control CPU 120 performs control to erase the meter display displayed on the image display device 5 (step 023IWS319). Moreover, the effect control CPU 120 resets the notice continuous execution flag (step 023IWS320). Then, the process proceeds to step 023 IWS321.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the variable time timer has timed out (step 023IWS321). If the variable time timer has timed out, the effect control CPU 120 updates the value of the effect process flag to "3" (step 023IWS322), and terminates the effect process during variable display.

(Production example of advance notice series production)
Next, an effect mode of the announcement continuous effect will be described. FIGS. 12-8 to 12-12 are explanatory diagrams for explaining a specific example of the effect mode of the advance notice continuous effect. In addition, in FIGS. 12-8 to 12-12, the display screen transitions in the order of (A), (B), (C), . . .

In this example, as shown in FIG. 12-8(A), based on the reception of a new variation pattern command, the image display device 5 starts the variation display of the left, middle, and right decorative patterns. . Further, in this example, based on the reception of a variation pattern command designating a variation pattern (variation patterns PA7, PB7) for executing a pseudo run (4 times) and a super reach, in the pseudo run / advance notice run effect setting process It is assumed that the performance type is determined to be the foretelling consecutive performance pattern and the foretelling continuous performance pattern P313 is determined as the foretelling continuous performance pattern.

Next, as shown in FIG. 12-8(B), on the image display device 5, the left and right decorative symbols with the same symbol (symbol "7" in this example) are stopped and displayed, and the game shifts to the ready-to-win state. Next, when it comes time to execute the first roulette effect of the foretelling continuous effect, as shown in FIG. (see step 023 IWS 308). Further, as shown in FIG. 12-8(C), based on the announcement continuous effect pattern P313, the roulette image 023IW12 including the option L1, the option L2, and the option NEXT is displayed, and the roulette effect is started. (See step 023 IWS309). In this example, when the first roulette effect is started and the advance notice continuous effect is started, as shown in FIG. is displayed in reduced size in the upper left corner of .

Next, as shown in FIG. 12-8(D), based on the foretelling continuous effect pattern P313, in the first roulette effect, the effect is as if the ball had entered the option L1 and the option L1 was selected. As shown in FIG. 12-9(E), an image 023IW13 notifying that the option L1 has been selected is displayed, and the L1 selection effect is executed (see step 023IWS312). Also, as shown in FIG. 12-9(E), the level of the meter display 023IW11 is raised to level 1 (see step 023IWS315). Also, when the L1 selection effect is executed, immediately after that, as shown in FIG. image) is displayed and the NEXT selection effect is executed (see step 023 IWS312).

Next, when it comes time to execute the second roulette effect of the forewarning continuous effect, as shown in FIG. A roulette image 023IW15 including is displayed, and a roulette effect is started (see step 023IWS309). Since the level of the meter display 023IW11 has already changed to level 1 by executing the first roulette effect, as shown in FIG. Option L1 and option L2 are replaced with option L2 and option L3 (further option NEXT).

Next, as shown in FIG. 12-9(H), based on the forewarning continuous effect pattern P313, in the second roulette effect, the effect is as if the ball had entered the option NEXT and the option NEXT was selected. As shown in FIG. 12-10(I), an image 023IW16 informing that the option NEXT has been selected is displayed, and the NEXT selection effect is executed (see step 023IWS312). In this case, since the NEXT selection effect is executed alone, the level of the meter display 023IW11 does not change, as shown in FIG. 12-10(I).

In this example, when the NEXT selection effect is executed, the NEXT selection effect is executed immediately after other selection effects such as the L1 selection effect as shown in FIGS. 12-9 (E) and (F). There are cases where the NEXT selection effect is executed alone as shown in FIG. 12-10 (I). The effect mode is different from the NEXT selection effect. In this example, when the NEXT selection effect is executed immediately after another selection effect, as shown in FIG. is displayed in white, while when the NEXT selection effect is executed alone, for example, as shown in FIG. Display color is red. It should be noted that, for example, the shape of the image displayed in the NEX selection effect may be varied, or the display size may be varied, without being limited to the mode in which the display color is varied. Further, for example, it may be configured such that the effect sound to be output when the NEXT selection effect is executed is different, and various modes are conceivable.

In addition, in this example, when the NEXT selection effect is executed immediately after the other selection effect, the effect period is the total of the effect period of the other selection effect and the effect period of the NEXT selection effect, and the NEXT selection effect is performed independently. It is configured to be the same period as the performance period to be executed. In this case, for example, the display time of the notification image 023IW14 when the NEXT selection effect is executed immediately after another selection effect is made shorter than the display time of the notification image 023IW16 when the NEXT selection effect is executed alone. By doing so, the total performance period may be configured to be the same period.

Next, when it comes time to execute the third roulette effect of the foretelling continuous effect, as shown in FIG. A roulette image 023IW15 including is displayed, and a roulette effect is started (see step 023IWS309).

Next, as shown in FIG. 12-10(K), based on the foretelling continuous effect pattern P313, in the third roulette effect, an effect as if the ball entered the option L2 and the option L2 was selected is provided. As shown in FIG. 12-10(L), an image 023IW17 notifying that the option L2 has been selected is displayed, and the L2 selection effect is executed (see step 023IWS312). Also, as shown in FIG. 12-10(L), the level of the meter display 023IW11 is raised to level 2 (see step 023IWS315). Also, when the L2 selection effect is executed, immediately after that, as shown in FIG. image) is displayed and the NEXT selection effect is executed (see step 023 IWS312).

Next, when it comes time to execute the fourth roulette effect of the foretelling continuous effect, as shown in FIG. 023IW18 is displayed and the roulette effect is started (see step 023IWS309). Since the level of the meter display 023IW11 has already changed to level 2 by executing the third roulette effect, as shown in FIG. Instead of option L2 and option L3, only option L3 is changed (further option NEXT).

Next, as shown in FIG. 12-11(O), based on the announcement continuous effect pattern P313, in the fourth roulette effect, an effect as if the ball entered the option L3 and the option L3 was selected is performed. As shown in FIG. 12-11(P), an image 023IW19 notifying that the option L3 has been selected is displayed, and the L3 selection effect is executed (see step 023IWS312). Also, as shown in FIG. 12-11(P), the level of the meter display 023IW11 is raised to level 3 (see step 023IWS315). In addition, when the L3 selection effect is executed, immediately after that, as shown in FIG. ) is displayed and the development selection effect is executed (see step 023 IWS312).

Then, when it comes to the end timing of the announcement continuous effect and the timing to develop to super reach, as shown in FIG. is displayed and super reach is started (see step 023 IWS317). Further, the meter display 023IW11 is erased, and the announcement continuous effect is terminated (see steps 023IWS319 and S320).

In this example, as shown in FIGS. 12-8 to 12-12, "L1", "L2", "L3", and "L1", "L2", "L3", and " NEXT" and the display of "L1", "L2", "L3", and "NEXT" displayed in each notification image 023IW13, 14, 16, 17, 19 in each selection effect, are displayed in the same manner, but are not limited to such manners. For example, "L1", "L2", "L3", "NEXT", etc. may be displayed in exactly the same manner, or "L1", "L2", "L3", "L1", "L2", "L3", and " NEXT" or the like may be displayed.

Further, in this example, the display of the meter display 023IW11 is started at the timing of starting the announcement continuous effect, and the display of the meter display 023IW11 is ended at the timing of ending the announcement continuous effect, for each variable display of the decoration pattern. was shown, it is not limited to such an aspect. For example, the meter display 023IW11 may be continuously displayed over a plurality of variable displays. Further, in this case, for example, instead of resetting the level of the meter display 023IW11 to 0 for each variable display and then executing the announcement continuous effect, the level changed by the previous announcement continuous effect executed in the previous variable display is taken over. may be configured to display the level of the meter display 023IW11.

Also, in this example, when the roulette effect is executed, the L1 selection effect, the L2 selection effect, and the L3 selection effect are unconditionally executed, and the level of the meter display 023IW11 changes. can't For example, when the roulette effect is executed, the L1 selection effect, the L2 selection effect, and the L3 selection effect are executed on the condition that there is an operation from the operation means such as the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B, and the level of the meter display 023IW11 is displayed. may be configured to change. Further, in this case, if there is no operation from the operation means within the valid operation period, for example, the level of the meter display 023IW11 may be forcibly changed at the timing when the valid operation period has passed. . Further, if there is no operation from the operation means within the effective period of operation, for example, the level of the meter display 023IW11 may be forcibly changed to the final level at the timing of ending the announcement continuous effect.

Further, in this example, as shown in FIGS. 12-8 to 12-12, when the L1 selection effect, the L2 selection effect, and the L3 selection effect are executed in the announcement continuous effect, the L1 selection effect and the L2 selection effect , even if the NEXT selection effect is executed immediately after the L3 selection effect, even if the development selection effect is executed immediately after the L1 selection effect, the L2 selection effect, or the L3 selection effect, The L1 selection effect, the L2 selection effect, and the L3 selection effect are executed in the same effect mode, with the only difference being whether the character display of is "L1", "L2" or "L3" (Fig. 12-9 ( E), Figure 12-10 (L), Figure 12-11 (P)).

(Modification)
In addition, in this characteristic portion 023IW, in the announcement continuous effect, as the selection effects, L1 selection effect, L2 selection effect, L3 selection effect, NEXT selection effect, and development selection effect are shown. The configuration is not limited to such a mode, and other selection effects may be configured to be executable. FIGS. 12-13 are explanatory diagrams for explaining a modification of the effect mode of the advance notice continuous effect. In the example shown in FIG. 12-13, in the preliminary announcement continuous effect, as shown in FIG. It is Also, when the chance selection effect is executed, immediately after that, as shown in FIG. 12-13(B), the NEXT selection effect is executed. is.

In addition, in the modification shown in FIGS. 12-13, the chance selection effect is independent of whether or not a big hit is achieved, whether or not super reach is executed, and whether or not the level of the meter display changes. It is a performance that can be executed unconditionally. Therefore, in the modified example shown in FIGS. 12-13, the NEXT selection effect is simply executed immediately after the chance selection effect regardless of the reliability or the like. It should be noted that the configuration is not limited to such a mode, and the chance selection effect and the NEXT selection effect may be simultaneously executed in parallel.

Further, in the modified examples shown in FIGS. 12 and 13, a case is shown in which the chance selection effect is executed as an effect included in the foretelling continuous effect, but the present invention is not limited to such a mode. For example, regardless of the presence or absence of the pseudo-continuation and the forewarning continuous effect, the chance effect of displaying an image including a character display such as "chance" can be executed in the same manner as in FIG. 12-13(A). good. Even in such a configuration, it is possible to execute the NEXT effect in which an image including characters such as "NEXT" is displayed in the same manner as in FIG. 12-13(B) immediately after the chance effect is executed. do it.

In addition, regardless of the simulated continuous effect and the advance notice continuous effect, the above-described chance effect and NEXT effect are executed in response to the continuous operation from the operation means such as the stick controller 31A and the push button 31B. You may apply the structure which carries out. If it is applied to the case where the performance is continuously executed many times in such a way, it is possible to easily provide an interval of performance by executing the chance performance regardless of the reliability of the big win or the reliability of the reach. . In addition, continuous effects can be executed without considering the reliability of the big win or the reliability of reach, so that the setting for executing the continuous effects can be facilitated.

As described above, according to the characteristic part 023IW, it is possible to display a specific display (for example, the meter display 023IW11) whose presentation mode can be changed in stages, and a specific presentation (for example, advance notice series) can be executed. Also, in the specific effect, at least the first special effect that changes the effect mode of the specific display (for example, the L1 selection effect shown in FIG. 12-9 (E), the L2 selection effect shown in FIG. 12-10 (L), the L3 selection effect shown in 12-11 (P)) and a second special effect suggesting that the specific effect continues (for example, FIG. 12-9 (F), FIG. 12-10 (I) and FIG. 12-11 NEXT selection effect shown in (M)) can be executed, and when the first special effect is executed, the second special effect can be executed (Fig. 12-9 (E), (F), see Figures 12-10 (L) and Figures 12-11 (M)). In addition, in the first special performance, the performance mode of the specific display is changed to the second stage, which is lower in stage than the first stage, as compared with the case where the performance mode of the specific display is changed to the first stage in the first special performance. In this case, the second special effect is executed with a high percentage (see FIGS. 12-5 and 12-6). Therefore, when the performance mode of the specific display is changed to the second stage with the lower level in the first special performance, the second special performance is likely to be executed in addition to the first special performance, so the change is made to the second stage with the lower level. A sense of security can be provided even in the case where the player is allowed to play, and a decrease in interest in the execution of the specific performance can be suppressed.

In this example, the "specific effect" is an effect that can be executed in a predetermined period, and is an effect that repeats a predetermined effect for a predetermined number of times. In this example, the specific effect (specifically, the announcement continuous effect) includes a suggestive effect that is repeatedly executed (roulette effect in this example), and each special effect that is executed for each suggestive effect (in this example, , selection effect) and a display that changes the effect mode of the specific display (in this example, the level of the meter display 023IW11).

Further, in this example, as a case where "the second special effect is executed when the first special effect is executed", the NEXT selection effect is executed immediately after the L1 selection effect and the L2 selection effect after the roulette effect is executed. Although a case is shown, it is not limited to such an aspect. For example, after the roulette effect is executed, the NEXT selection effect may be executed in parallel with the L1 selection effect and the L2 selection effect.

Also, in this example, the case where the meter display 023IW11 is displayed as the "specific display" is shown, but the present invention is not limited to such a mode. For example, as a specific effect, active display, pending display, character display, item display, etc. are displayed, and according to the progress of the advance notice continuous effect, the display color, shape, size, etc. of active display, pending display, character display, item display, etc. It may be configured to

In addition, according to the characteristic part 023IW, in the specific effect, a suggestive effect (for example, FIGS. 12-8 (C), (D), 12-9 (G), (H), FIGS. 12-10 (J), (K), and FIGS. 12-11 (N), (O)) can be executed. Therefore, it is possible to improve interest in executing the specific effect.

In this example, the “suggestive effect” specifically refers to the roulette effect part of the advance notice continuous effect. It should be noted that, for example, as a "suggestion effect", an image imitating a dart may be displayed, and an effect may be executed in which an arrow pierces one of the options. Any format may be used as long as it is an effect that suggests which of a plurality of types of special effects is to be executed.

Further, according to this characteristic portion 023IW, as a special effect, it is possible to execute a third special effect (for example, the development selection effect shown in FIG. 12-12(Q)) that suggests that the specific effect ends. In addition, as the suggestive effect, an effect that suggests which of the first special effect and the second special effect is to be executed is executed, and in the suggestive effect, execution of the third special effect is not suggested (for example, 12-8 (C), (D), 12-9 (G), (H), 12-10 (J), (K), and 12-11 (N), (O) Thus, in the roulette effect, there is no case where a roulette image including options corresponding to the advanced selection effect is displayed). Therefore, it is possible to suppress a decrease in interest due to execution of the third special effect in the specific effect.

Further, according to the modification shown in FIGS. 12-13, as a special effect, it is possible to execute a third special effect (for example, the development selection effect shown in FIG. 12-12 (Q)) that suggests the end of the specific effect. is. In addition, a fourth special effect (for example, a chance selection effect shown in FIG. 12-13 (A)), which is different from the first special effect, the second special effect, and the third special effect, can be executed. 4 Always execute the second special effect when executing the special effect (see FIG. 12-13 (B)). Therefore, it is possible to improve interest in executing the specific effect.

In addition, according to the characteristic part 023IW, in the specific effect, each time the second special effect is executed, the stage is specified to be higher than the effect mode of the specific display that was changed in the previously executed first special effect by a high percentage. Execute the first special effect that changes the effect mode of the display (for example, as shown in FIGS. 12-5 and 12-6, each time the NEXT selection effect is executed and the roulette effect is executed, the previously executed selection In the production, the selection production for changing the meter display to a level higher than the level raised is executable, and there is no case where the meter display changes to a level lower than the previous time). Therefore, the player's expectation can be heightened each time the second special effect is executed in the specific effect.

Further, according to the present characteristic part 023IW, it is possible to display a specific display (for example, a meter display 023IW11) whose production mode can be changed in stages, and to display a specific production (for example, a continuous advance notice production) that can be executed for a predetermined period of time. It is viable. Also, in the specific effect, at least the first special effect that changes the effect mode of the specific display (for example, the L1 selection effect shown in FIG. 12-9 (E), the L2 selection effect shown in FIG. 12-10 (L), the L3 selection effect shown in 12-11 (P)) and a second special effect suggesting that the specific effect continues (for example, FIG. 12-9 (F), FIG. 12-10 (I) and FIG. 12-11 NEXT selection effect shown in (M)) and a third special effect suggesting the end of a specific effect (for example, development selection effect shown in FIG. 12-12 (Q)) are executed. It is possible to execute the second special effect or the third special effect when executing the first special effect (FIGS. 12-9 (E), (F), FIGS. 12-10 (L) and FIG. 12 -11(M), see FIGS. 12-11(P) and 12-12(Q)). In addition, when changing the production mode of the specific display to the first stage in the first special production, compared with the case of changing the production form of the specific display to the second stage, which is lower than the first stage, in the first special production. 12-5 and 12-6). Therefore, it is possible to suppress a decrease in interest when executing the specific effect.

Further, when changing the performance mode of the specific display to the first stage with the higher stage in the first special performance, the third special performance suggesting the end is likely to be executed in addition to the first special performance. Expectation can be maintained even when changing to the lower second stage.

Further, in this example, as a case where "the third special effect is executed when the first special effect is executed", after the roulette effect is executed, the L1 selection effect, the L2 selection effect, and the development selection immediately after the L3 selection effect. Although the case of executing the production is shown, it is not limited to such a mode. For example, after the roulette effect is executed, the development selection effect may be executed simultaneously with the L1 selection effect, the L2 selection effect, and the L3 selection effect.

Further, according to the present characteristic part 023IW, it is possible to display a specific display (for example, a meter display 023IW11) whose production mode can be changed in stages, and to display a specific production (for example, a continuous advance notice production) that can be executed for a predetermined period of time. It is viable. Also, in the specific effect, at least the first special effect that changes the effect mode of the specific display (for example, the L1 selection effect shown in FIG. 12-9 (E), the L2 selection effect shown in FIG. 12-10 (L), the L3 selection effect shown in 12-11 (P)) and a second special effect suggesting that the specific effect continues (for example, FIG. 12-9 (F), FIG. 12-10 (I) and FIG. 12-11 NEXT selection effect shown in (M)) and a third special effect suggesting the end of a specific effect (for example, development selection effect shown in FIG. 12-12 (Q)) are executed. It is possible to execute the second special effect or the third special effect when executing the first special effect (FIGS. 12-9 (E), (F), FIGS. 12-10 (L) and FIG. 12 -11(M), see FIGS. 12-11(P) and 12-12(Q)). In addition, in the case of executing either the second special effect or the third special effect, the first special effect can be executed in the same effect mode (Fig. 12-9 (E), (F), FIGS. 12-10 (L) and FIGS. 12-11 (M), FIGS. 12-11 (P) and FIGS. 12-12 (Q)). In addition, the second special effect or the third special effect is executed at different ratios depending on which stage the specific display effect mode is changed in the first special effect (see FIGS. 12-5 and 12-6). ). Therefore, it is possible to suppress a decrease in interest when executing the specific effect.

In addition, since the first special performance can be executed in a similar performance mode, the first special performance is executed even when either the second special performance or the third special performance is executed. Sometimes, it is possible to make the viewer pay attention only to the change in the presentation mode of the specific display, and to make the viewer pay attention to the presentation mode of the specific display after the change.

(Explanation relating to association of characteristic portions)
Each configuration regarding the characteristic portion 069AK may be appropriately combined with part or all of each configuration regarding another characteristic portion such as the characteristic portion 023IW. Features that are combined in this way, or individual features that are not combined, may be combined with part or all of each configuration relating to other features as appropriate. For example, a specific effect in the characteristic portion 023IW may be executed as the predetermined effect in the characteristic portion 069AK. Further, as an effect different from the predetermined effect in the characteristic portion 069AK, a specific effect in the characteristic portion 023IW may be executed.

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A game machine capable of performing a game and controlling it to an advantageous state for a player,
a specific effect executing means capable of executing a specific effect suggesting that the control is in the advantageous state;
a special effect executing means capable of executing a special effect a plurality of times during execution of the specific effect;
a predetermined effect executing means capable of executing a predetermined effect during execution of the specific effect;
suggestive image display means capable of displaying a suggestive image suggesting the number of executable times of the special effect during execution of the specific effect,
When the predetermined effect is executed, the degree of expectation of being controlled to the advantageous state is higher than when the predetermined effect is not executed,
The suggestive images include a first suggestive image and a second suggestive image,
The predetermined effect includes a first predetermined effect and a second predetermined effect,
The predetermined effect executing means is capable of executing the first predetermined effect at a first timing and at a second timing after the first timing, and capable of executing the second predetermined effect at the second timing,
The suggestive image display means includes:
When the first predetermined effect is executed at the first timing and the second timing , the first suggestive image is controlled to the advantageous state in a stepwise manner to a highly expected display mode. it is possible to change
When the second predetermined effect is executed at the second timing , it is possible to change the display mode of the second suggestive image to a display mode with a high expectation of being controlled to the advantageous state ,
When the display mode of the second suggestive image changes than when the display mode of the first suggestive image changes , the degree of expectation of being controlled to the advantageous state is higher.
A gaming machine characterized by:

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