JP7201532B2 - game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine for playing games.

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there has been known a gaming machine in which one of a plurality of types of setting values with different advantages for a player can be set (for example, see Patent Document 1). This gaming machine is configured to suggest settings related to the degree of advantage for the player in the game during the special state.

JP 2017-209395 A

By suggesting settings in a game during a special state like the gaming machine described above, it is possible to improve the interest in the game, but there is still room for improvement in terms of suggesting settings.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been devised in view of such circumstances, and its object is to provide a gaming machine capable of suitably suggesting settings to a player.

(1) A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) that performs a game,
setting means (for example, processing for setting a setting value by the CPU 103) capable of setting one of a plurality of types of setting values having different advantages for the player;
A setting suggestion means (for example, an ED first period effect process or an ED second period effect process by the effect control CPU 120) that makes a setting suggestion related to the setting means,
In a period (for example, ending period) in which setting suggestions are made by the setting suggestion means, a first period (for example, ED first period) and a second period (for example, ED second period) that is a period after the first period and in which the history of the specific display displayed in the first period is displayed,
The specific display corresponds to a first specific display (for example, a setting suggestion card with a white sun setting suggestion icon shown in FIG. 9-6) and a higher advantage for the player than the first specific display. a second specific display (for example, a setting suggestion card showing a setting suggestion icon of the red sun shown in FIG. 9-6, and a setting suggestion card showing a setting suggestion icon of rare character E shown in FIG. 9-7); including
When the first specific display and the second specific display are displayed in the first period, the display of the second specific display in the second period is emphasized (for example, FIG. 9). -14, presentation mode in the ED second period shown in FIG. 9-28).

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. It is a configuration diagram showing various control boards and the like mounted in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. It is a flow chart which shows an example of game control main processing. It is a flow chart showing an example of game control timer interrupt processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of special design process processing. 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. FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing a display result determination table corresponding to each set value; It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of the production|presentation control command used by the characteristic part 147F. It is a figure which shows the variation pattern table used in order to determine a variation pattern in tabular form. It is a flowchart which shows the production|presentation control main process in the characteristic part 147F. It is a flowchart which shows a sub-side game stop process. FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining, in tabular form, types of images displayed as specific effect images in specific effects; FIG. 11 is a display screen view of the image display device showing an example of effects of the first specific effect and the second specific effect when the setting suggesting image is displayed as the effect result of the specific effect; FIG. 11 is a display screen view of the image display device showing an example of effects of the first specific effect and the second specific effect when the expectation level preview image is displayed as the effect result of the specific effect. It is a timing chart showing the relationship between the fluctuation time of the variable display and the effect pattern of the specific effect. It is a flow chart which shows specific production setting processing. FIG. 11 shows a setting suggestion effect cherry display selection table and a setting suggestion effect watermelon selection table; It is a figure which shows an expectation level announcement effect execution presence/absence determination table. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an expectation level notice effect character determination table, a bell display effect selection table, and a specific effect type selection table; FIG. 11 is a display screen diagram of an image display device showing a display example of a specific effect history screen displaying a history of a setting suggestion effect and a setting suggestion special effect. FIG. 10 is a display screen view of an image display device showing an example of a setting suggestion effect using a specific display and an example of an advance notice effect using a specific display. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing display priorities of main images displayed on an image display device; FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing an example of setting suggestion number update processing; FIG. It is a flow chart which shows an example of ending production processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of ED 1st period production processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of ED 2nd period production|presentation processing. FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining a setting suggestion determination table; FIG. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a final setting suggestion; FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a final setting suggestion; It is a timing chart in the ending period. It is a figure which shows an example of the production|presentation aspect in a jackpot game state. It is a figure which shows an example of the production|presentation aspect in an ED 1st period. It is a figure which shows an example of the production|presentation aspect in an ED 1st period. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of an effect mode at the time of switching from the ED first period to the ED second period; It is a figure which shows an example of the production|presentation aspect in ED 2nd period. It is a figure which shows an example of the production|presentation aspect in ED 2nd period. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an outline of the effect of presenting a setting suggestion card in the ED first period; It is a figure which shows the detailed production|presentation of setting suggestion card|curd presentation in the ED 1st period. It is a figure which shows the detailed production|presentation of setting suggestion card|curd presentation in the ED 1st period. It is a figure which shows the detailed production|presentation of setting suggestion card|curd presentation in the ED 1st period. It is a figure which shows the detailed production|presentation of setting suggestion card|curd presentation in the ED 1st period. It is a figure which shows the detailed production|presentation of setting suggestion card|curd presentation in the ED 1st period. It is a figure which shows the detailed production|presentation of setting suggestion card|curd presentation in the ED 1st period. It is a figure which shows the detailed production|presentation of setting suggestion card|curd presentation in the ED 1st period. It is a figure which shows the detailed production|presentation of switching from ED 1st period to ED 2nd period. It is a figure which shows the detailed production|presentation of switching from ED 1st period to ED 2nd period. It is a figure which shows the detailed production|presentation of switching from ED 1st period to ED 2nd period. It is a figure which shows the modification of the production|presentation aspect in ED 1st period. It is a figure which shows the modification of the production|presentation aspect in ED 1st period. It is a figure which shows the modification of the production|presentation aspect in ED 2nd period.

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

[Configuration of pachinko machine 1]
FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko game machine 1 according to this embodiment. 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.

At a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, on the right side of the game area), a variable display (also called a special game) of special symbols (also called special symbols) as a plurality of types of special identification information is displayed. A first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol display device 4B are provided. 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.

In addition, the "variable display" of the special symbols means, for example, that a plurality of types of special symbols are displayed in a variable manner. 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. Variable display may be expressed as variable display or variation.

The special symbols variably displayed on the first special symbol display 4A are also called "first special symbols", and the special symbols variably displayed on the second special symbol display 4B are also called "second special symbols". 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 device) or 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 are displayed. variable display is performed. Here, in synchronization with the first special game or the second special game, decoration symbols are variably displayed (for example, up and down 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 count and the second reserved memory count is also referred to as the total reserved memory count.

In addition, at a predetermined position of the game board 2, a first suspension display 25A and a second suspension display 25B each including a plurality of LEDs are provided. , the number of first reserved memories is displayed, and the second reserved display 25B displays the number of second reserved 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 opening and is detected by the first starting opening switch 22A, a predetermined number of (for example, three) prize balls are paid out, and a first special game is started. obtain.

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. 2). The variable winning ball device 6B is provided with, for example, an electric tulip-shaped accessory having a pair of movable winglets. closes to the winning ball device 6A, and the closed state in which the game ball does 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 opening is open). When the game ball enters the second start winning opening and is detected by the second starting opening switch 22B, a predetermined number of (for example, three) prize balls are paid out, and the second special game is started. obtain. 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. When a game ball enters one of the general winning openings 10 and is detected by the general winning opening switch 10A, 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 is provided with a large winning opening door that is driven to open and close by a solenoid 82 (see FIG. 2), and the special winning opening as a specific area that changes between an open state and a closed state by the large winning opening door. Form.

As an example, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the big winning door (for 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 a game ball enters the big winning hole and is detected by the count switch 23, a predetermined number (for example, 14) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. When game balls enter the big winning hole, more prize balls are paid out than when the game balls enter the first start 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 to a starting opening (first starting winning opening, second starting winning opening starting 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 right side of the image display device 5 . A game ball passes through the passage gate 41 and the game ball is detected by the gate switch 41A, so that 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, there is provided an out port (not shown) into which game balls that have not entered any of the winning ports are taken in.

Speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects are provided at left and right upper positions of the frame 3 for a game machine.

As shown in FIG. 2, game effect lamps 9 for game effects are provided around the game area of the game machine frame 3 . The game effect lamp 9 includes a lighting means such as an LED, and by lighting or blinking while emitting light, an effective performance is realized to improve the interest of the game.

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.

A ball hitting operation handle (operation knob) 30 operated by a player or the like to shoot a game ball toward the game area by the ball shooting device is provided at the lower right portion of the game machine frame 3 .

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 (not shown) that can be pressed by the player. An operation on the stick controller 31A is detected by a controller sensor unit 35A (see FIG. 2).

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. 2).

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.

A board-side lamp 16 is provided above the image display device 5 of the game board 2 . The board-side lamp 16 includes a lighting means such as an LED, and by lighting or blinking while emitting light, an effective presentation is realized to improve the interest of the game.

A performance effect lamp 18 is provided above the board side lamp 16 of the game board 2.例文帳に追加The performance effect lamp 18 includes a lighting means such as an LED, and by lighting or blinking while emitting light, an effective performance is realized to improve the interest of the game.

[Outline of game progress]
A game ball is shot toward a game area by a player's rotating operation of a ball-hitting operation handle 30 provided in the pachinko game machine 1 . 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 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 varies depending on the type of the big hit described below) is stopped and displayed as a fixed special symbol, it becomes a "big hit" 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 stopped and 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 player can carry the game ball to the special variable winning ball device 7 by hitting it to the right, and can get a prize ball when the game ball enters the big winning hole. Hitting to the right means operating the hitting ball operation handle 30 so as to carry the game ball rightward in the game area. When hit to the right in a jackpot game state, the game ball can be carried to the special variable winning ball device 7, and the game ball can also be carried to the general winning hole 10 arranged near the special variable winning ball device 7.例文帳に追加. That is, in the jackpot game state, the player can make the game ball enter the big prize opening by striking to the right. The mouth 10 can be entered.

In the jackpot game state, the jackpot game is played over a predetermined number of rounds (eg, 10 rounds), and in the unit round (eg, 1 round), the special variable winning ball device 7 is operated for a predetermined period (eg, 29 seconds). open state. When the special variable winning ball device 7 is in the open state, when the player allows a specified number (for example, 10) of game balls to enter the big winning opening, the big winning game of the unit round ends, and the next game is played after an interval. A jackpot game of unit rounds is performed. When the jackpot game of such unit rounds is performed over a predetermined number of rounds (for example, 10 rounds), the jackpot game state ends. A predetermined number (for example, 14) of game balls are paid out as prize balls each time the game balls are entered into the big winning opening. For this reason, the jackpot game 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.

Normally, in a jackpot game in a unit round, it is difficult to let more than a specified number (for example, 10) of game balls enter the big winning slot, but depending on the operation mode of the hitting ball operation handle (operation knob) 30 by the player, It is possible to win more game balls than a prescribed number (for example, 10) into the big winning opening. For example, as an operation mode, the game ball shooting timing can be adjusted by adjusting the operation timing of the hitting ball operation handle (operation knob) 30 by the player, or the position in the game area to shoot the game ball can be adjusted. By adjusting the degree of twisting the ball hitting operation handle (operation knob) 30, the player can carry the game ball to the big prize winning opening. Winning in such a large winning opening exceeding a prescribed number (for example, 10) is also referred to as over winning. Occurrence of over-winning allows the player to obtain more balls.

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., described later) are prepared, and the jackpot is obtained according to these type is set. As the jackpot type, there may be provided a jackpot type in which a large number of prize balls can be obtained, and a jackpot type in which a small number of prize balls or almost no 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 at the time of some jackpot types (the number of openings of the big winning mouth is the same as the number of rounds above, and the closing timing of the big winning mouth is also the same etc.) to open the big prize mouth. 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, the average normal figure fluctuation time (the period during which the normal figure is changed) is shortened compared to the normal state, and the probability of becoming a "normal figure hit" in the general figure game is improved compared to the normal state. Therefore, control (high open control, high base control) that makes it easier for the game ball to enter the second start winning hole 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 termination conditions, such as execution of the special game for a predetermined number of times and the 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 the number of times cut (number of times cut short time, number of times 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 probability variable 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, as in the case where the system is reset, a predetermined return after power-on) 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.

In the game as described above, it is possible for the game ball to enter the general prize winning opening 10 depending on the manner in which the player operates the hitting ball operation handle (operation knob) 30 . For example, as an operation mode, the game ball shooting timing can be adjusted by adjusting the operation timing of the hitting ball operation handle (operation knob) 30 by the player, or the position in the game area to shoot the game ball can be adjusted. The player can carry the game ball to the general prize winning opening 10 by adjusting the degree of twisting the ball hitting operation handle (operation knob) 30. - 特許庁When a game ball wins the general winning hole 10, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls are paid out.

[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/or the game effect lamp 9 , the operation of the movable body 32, or the like.

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, normal reach and super reach, which is higher in reliability of big win than 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") 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 the ``variable probability big win'' controlled to the 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-probable variable jackpot (normal jackpot)", even-numbered decorative symbols (for example, "6") may be stop-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 game is a "small win", the display result of the variable display of the decorative patterns on the screen of the image display device 5 is a fixed decorative pattern that is a predetermined small winning combination (for example, " 1", "3", "5", etc.) are derived (the display result of the variable display of the decoration pattern is a "minor win"). 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 that foretells 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 the 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 jackpot types (jackpot types in the jackpot game state of the same mode as the small winning game state, for example, the jackpot type in which the subsequent game state is a 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 image is displayed on the image display device 5 (customer waiting demonstration effect is executed).

[Board configuration]
FIG. 2 is a configuration diagram showing various control boards and the like installed in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment. The pachinko game machine 1 is equipped with a main board 11, an effect control board 12, a sound control board 13, lamp control boards 14, 17, 19, a relay board 15, etc., as shown in FIG. In addition, various boards such as a payout control board, an information terminal board, a launch control board, and a power supply board are arranged on the back surface of the pachinko game machine 1 .

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 described later) are input, various signals (first special symbol display 4A, second special symbol display 4B, normal symbol display 20, first reserve It includes an output port for transmitting a signal for controlling (driving) the display 25A, the second holding display 25B, the normal drawing holding display 25C, and a solenoid drive signal).

The switch circuit 110 receives detection signals from various switches for game ball detection (gate switch 41A, starter switch (first starter switch 22A and second starter switch 22B), general winning switch 10A, count switch 23). (A detection signal indicating that a game ball has passed or entered and the switch has been turned on, etc.) 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.

Solenoid circuit 111, the solenoid drive signal from the game control microcomputer 100 (for example, the 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.

The main board 11 includes a lock switch 51 for switching to a set value change state in which the set values of the pachinko game machine 1 can be changed, and set values such as a jackpot winning probability (ball output rate) to be described later in the set value change state. and an open sensor 53 for detecting the opening of the gaming machine frame 3 are connected. The setting value change state is also a state in which the setting values set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be confirmed by a store clerk or the like (setting value confirmation state).

The lock switch 51 and the setting changeover switch 52 are accommodated together with the main board 11 in the board case. Since the board case having the lock switch 51 and the setting changeover switch 52 is provided on the back surface of the pachinko game machine 1, it is extremely difficult to operate the lock switch 51 and the setting changeover switch 52 when the game machine frame 3 is closed. , and can be operated by opening the gaming machine frame 3 using a predetermined door key. Since the lock switch 51 requires operation of a setting key owned by a store clerk or the like, it can be operated only by a store clerk who possesses the setting key.

When the pachinko game machine 1 is started in a state in which the lock switch 51 is operated, the game machine frame 3 is opened, and the open sensor 53 is turned on, a setting value change process for changing the setting value is executed. to switch to the set value change state. In the setting value change state, the setting values are sequentially switched based on the operation of the setting changeover switch 52 . In this way, the game arcade clerk or the like can change the set value.

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, open status of big winning opening, 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 determination of 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 . Further, the display control unit 123 supplies a sound designation signal (a signal designating the sound to be output) to the sound control board 13 in order to perform sound output in synchronization with the display of the effect image, and controls the game effect lamp 9 and the board side. In order to turn on, blink, and extinguish various lamps such as the lamp 16 and the effect lamp 18, a lamp signal (a signal specifying the lighting/extinguishing mode of the lamp) is supplied to the lamp control board 14. Further, the display control unit 123 supplies a signal for operating the movable body 32 to the movable body 32 or a 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 lights or blinks the game effect lamp 9 in a manner specified by the lamp signal. / turn off the light. The lamp control board 17 is equipped with various circuits for driving the board-side lamps 16, drives the board-side lamps 16 based on the lamp signals, and lights or blinks the board-side lamps 16 in a manner specified by the lamp signals. / turn off the light. The lamp control board 19 is equipped with various circuits for driving the effect lamp 18, drives the effect lamp 18 based on the lamp signal, and lights or blinks the effect lamp 18 in a manner specified by the lamp signal. / turn off the light. In this manner, the display control unit 123 controls sound output, lighting and flashing/lighting out 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 is an input port for taking in production control commands transmitted from, for example, the main board 11 etc., and for transmitting 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 boards 14, 17, and 19, 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 Main Board 11]
First, main operations in the main board 11 will be described.

(Game control main processing)
FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing an example of game control main processing. 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.

In the game control main process shown in FIG. 3, the CPU 103 first sets interrupt prohibition (S1). Subsequently, the CPU 103 performs necessary initial settings (S2). Initial settings include stack pointer settings, register settings for built-in devices (CTC (counter/timer circuit), parallel input/output ports, etc.), and settings for making the RAM 102 accessible.

Next, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the output signal from the clear switch is ON (S3). The clear switch is mounted, for example, on the power board. When the clear switch is turned on and the power is turned on, an output signal (clear signal) is input to the game control microcomputer 100 through the input port. When the output signal from the clear switch is ON (Y in S3), the CPU 103 executes initialization processing (S8). In the initialization processing, the CPU 103 performs RAM clear processing for clearing flags, counters, and buffers stored in the RAM 102, and sets initial values in the work area.

Moreover, CPU103 transmits the initialization designation|designated command which instruct|indicates initialization to the production|presentation control board 12 (S9). When the effect control CPU 120 receives the initialization designation command, for example, the image display device 5 displays a screen for notifying that the control of the game machine has been initialized.

When the output signal from the clear switch is not ON (N in S3), the CPU 103 determines whether backup data is stored in the RAM 102 (backup RAM) (S4). When the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped due to an unexpected power failure (power failure), the CPU 103 executes the power supply stop processing immediately before the pachinko game machine 1 becomes inoperable due to the stoppage of the power supply. In the power supply stop processing, processing for turning on a backup flag indicating that data is to be backed up in the RAM 102, data protection processing for the RAM 102, and the like are executed. Data protection processing includes adding an error detection code (checksum, parity bit, etc.) and backing up various data. The data to be backed up includes not only various data (including various flags, states of various timers, etc.) for progressing the game, but also the states of the backup flags and error detection codes. In S4, it is determined whether or not the backup flag is ON. When the backup flag is off and backup data is not stored in the RAM 102 (N in S4), the CPU 103 executes initialization processing (S8).

If backup data is stored in the RAM 102 (Y in S4), the CPU 103 checks the backed up data (using an error detection code) and determines whether the data is normal (S5). . In S5, for example, it is determined whether or not the data in the RAM 102 matches the data when the power supply was stopped, based on parity bits and checksums. If it is determined that they match, it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is normal.

When it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is not normal (S5; N), the CPU 103 cannot return the internal state to the state when the power supply was stopped, so it executes initialization processing (S8).

When it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is normal (S5; Y), the CPU 103 performs recovery processing to return the internal state of the main board 11 to the state at the time when the power supply was stopped (S6). In the recovery process, the CPU 103 sets the work area based on the contents stored in the RAM 102 (the contents of the backed up data). As a result, the game state at the time of stopping the power supply is restored, and when the special symbols are fluctuating, the fluctuation of the special symbols is resumed from the state before restoration by executing the game control timer interrupt process described later. will be

And CPU103 transmits the production|presentation control command which instruct|indicates restoration from a power failure to the production|presentation control board 12 (S7). In accordance with this, the CPU 103 designates an effect control command that specifies the game state before the power interruption that is backed up, and if the special game is being executed, the display result of the special game that is being executed. You may make it transmit the production|presentation control command to carry out. These commands can use the same commands as the commands set for transmission in the special symbol process described later. When the effect control CPU 120 receives the effect control command specifying the recovery time from the power failure, for example, the image display device 5 notifies that the power failure has been restored or is being restored from the power failure. Display the screen for The effect control CPU 120 may perform appropriate screen display based on the effect control command described above.

After completing the recovery process or the initialization process and transmitting the effect control command to the effect control board 12, the CPU 103 executes the random number circuit setting process for initializing the random number circuit 104 (S10). Then, the CPU 103 sets the register of the CTC built in the game control microcomputer 100 so that the timer interrupt is periodically applied every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms) (S11), and permits the interrupt. (S12). After that, the CPU 103 enters loop processing. Thereafter, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 at predetermined time intervals (for example, 2 ms) so that the CPU 103 can periodically execute timer interrupt processing.

(Game control timer interrupt processing)
FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing an example of game control timer interrupt processing. CPU103 which performed the game control main process mentioned above will perform the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 4, if an interrupt request signal from CTC is received and an interrupt request is accepted.

First, the CPU 103 executes predetermined switch processing to switch various switches such as the gate switch 41A, the first start switch 22A, the second start switch 22B, the general winning switch 10A, and the count switch 23 through the switch circuit 110. It is determined whether or not a detection signal has been received from the switch (S21). Subsequently, the CPU 103 executes a predetermined main-side error process to diagnose an abnormality of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and makes it possible to issue a warning according to the diagnosis result if necessary (S22). After that, the CPU 103 executes predetermined information output processing, for example, to supply jackpot information (information indicating the number of occurrences of jackpots, etc.) and start information to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1 (Information indicating the number of start-up wins, etc.), probability variation information (information indicating the number of times the probability variation state occurs, etc.) and other data are output (S23).

Following the information output process, the CPU 103 executes 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 (S24). After that, the CPU 103 executes a special symbol process (S25). By the CPU 103 executing the special symbol process processing for each timer interrupt, the execution and suspension management of the special symbol game, the control of the big hit game state and the small hit game state, the control of the game state, etc. are realized.

After the special symbol process, the CPU 103 executes the normal symbol process (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 41A (based on the game ball passing through the passage gate 41). , open control of the variable winning ball device 6B based on the "normal game". 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 (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 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.

(Special pattern process processing)
FIG. 5 is a flow chart showing an example of special symbol process processing. In this special symbol process process, the CPU 103 first executes a starting prize determination process (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 prefetching and judging a display result or a 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 designating the judgment results such as the occurrence of starting winning, the number of pending memories, and the prefetch judgment to the production control board 12 is performed. . The effect control command at the time of start winning thus transmitted and set is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by executing the command control process of S27 shown in FIG. transmitted to.

After executing the starting prize determination process in S101, the CPU 103 selects and executes one of the processes of S110 to S120 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the RAM102. In each process (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 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 S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "1". This variation pattern setting process includes a process of determining one of a plurality of variation patterns using a random number value for determining the variation pattern based on the result of pre-determination of whether or not the display result is a "big hit". It is included. 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 a reach, etc.), and the variable display of the decorative pattern It specifies the content of the production (such as the type of reach production), and is also called a variable display pattern.

The special symbol variation process of 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 from when the special symbol starts to vary. It includes processing 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 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 fluctuation of the special symbols, and stop display (derivate) the fixed special symbol that 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". Further, when the display result is "small hit" or "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 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 the execution of the round in the jackpot game state and opening the jackpot, based on the fact that the display result is "jackpot". is When opening the big winning opening, a process of supplying a solenoid driving 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 completed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "5", and the big hit opening pretreatment is completed.

The processing during jackpot opening of S115 is executed when the value of the 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 counted. 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 S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "6". This jackpot opening post-processing includes processing for determining whether or not the number of executions of rounds in which the jackpot is opened has reached a set upper limit number of executions, and processing for judging whether or not the number of executions of rounds in which the jackpot is opened has reached a set upper limit number of executions. 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 opening post-processing ends.

The jackpot end processing of S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "7". This jackpot end processing includes a process of waiting until a waiting time corresponding to a period in which an ending production is executed as a production operation for notifying the end of the jackpot game state, 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 ending process ends.

The small hit opening preprocessing of 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 small hit opening process of S119 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "9". In this process during opening of the small prize, 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.

The small hit end processing of 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.

[Main operations of production control board 12]
Next, main operations in the effect control board 12 will be described.

(Production control main processing)
FIG. 6 is a flow chart showing an example of the effect control main process. 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. 6 is executed. When the production control main process shown in FIG. 6 is started, the production control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process, clears the RAM 122, sets various initial values, and performs CTC mounted on the production control board 12. (counter/timer circuit) registers are set (S71). Moreover, the effect control CPU 120 executes an initial operation control process (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.

Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the timer interrupt flag is turned on (S73). The timer interrupt flag is set to ON every time a predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) elapses based on, for example, CTC register settings. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off (N in S73), the effect control CPU 120 repeats the process of S73 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 occurs separately from the timer interrupt that occurs each time a predetermined time elapses. This interrupt is, for example, an interrupt generated when the effect control INT signal from the main board 11 is turned on. When an interrupt occurs due to the effect control INT signal being turned on, the effect control CPU 120 automatically sets the interrupt prohibition, but if a CPU that does not automatically enter the interrupt prohibition state is used. should issue an interrupt disable instruction (DI instruction). The effect control CPU 120 executes predetermined command reception interrupt processing, for example, 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 fetched 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.

When the timer interrupt flag is ON in S73 (Y in S73), the effect control CPU 120 clears the timer interrupt flag to turn it off (S74), and executes command analysis processing (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 reception 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. Moreover, when the effect control command specifies the game state, the effect control CPU 120 may instruct the display control unit 123 to display a background corresponding to the game state.

After executing the command analysis process in S75, the effect control CPU 120 executes the effect control process process (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 and blinking/extinguishing operation of the decorative light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9, the movable body Control for operating various production devices such as driving operation of 32 is performed. Further, determination, determination, setting, and the like are performed according to the effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 for the control contents of the effect operation using various effect devices.

The effect control CPU 120 executes the effect random number update process following the effect control process of S76, and updates at least part of the effect random numbers used on the side of the effect control board 12 by software (S77). After that, the effect control CPU 120 returns to the process of S73. Other processing may be performed before returning to the processing of S73.

(Production control process processing)
FIG. 7 is a flow chart showing an example of the production control process.

The effect control process is a process executed in S76 of FIG. In the effect control process shown in FIG. 7, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a pre-reading notice setting process (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 S161, the effect control CPU 120 selects and executes one of the following processes of S170 to S177 according to the value of the effect process flag provided in the RAM 122, for example.

The variable display start waiting process of 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 of 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 of S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "2". In the effect processing during variable display, the effect control CPU 120 instructs the display control unit 123 to display the effect image based on the effect control pattern set in S171 on the display screen of the image display device 5. , drive the movable body 32, output a command (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 13 to output a sound or a sound effect from the speakers 8L and 8R, and output a command (illumination signal) to the lamp control board 14. Various effect control during the variable display of the decoration pattern, such as turning on/off/blinking the game effect lamp 9 etc., is executed. After such effect control is performed, for example, an end code indicating the end of variable display of decorative patterns is read out from the effect control pattern, or a command designating stop display of fixed decorative patterns 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 process during variable display ends.

The special figure per waiting process of S173 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "3". In this special figure per 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. Further, when the waiting time for receiving the command elapses without receiving the command specifying 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 is "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 the small hit of S174 is a process executed when the value of the production control process flag is "4". In this small-hit middle production process, the production control CPU 120 sets, for example, a production control pattern corresponding to the production content in the small-hit game state, and executes various production controls in the small-hit game state based on the set content. . Further, in the small-hit mid-effect 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 effect process flag is set to a value corresponding to the small-hit end effect. It is updated to a certain "5", and the effect processing during the small hit is ended.

The small hit end production process of S175 is a process executed when the value of the production control 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-hit game state, etc., and various effect control at the end of the small-hit game state based on the setting contents. to run. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value of "0", and the small winning end effect process is terminated.

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

The ending effect process of 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 set 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 gaming machine 1 described in the above basic description is a payout type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of game media as prizes based on the occurrence of winning, but the game media are enclosed and points are awarded based on the occurrence of winning. 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 display and extinguishing of the 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 to set a predetermined number of bets. A slot machine capable of executing a game (for example, a big bonus , regular bonus, RT, AT, ART, CZ (hereinafter referred to as a bonus, etc.).

The program and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to the form of 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. Further, the program and data for realizing the present invention can be 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 the 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, it includes a ratio of "0%" for one and a ratio of "100%" or less than "100%" for the other.

<Characteristic portion 147F>
[Overview of Control of Characteristic Portion 147F]
Next, the characterizing portion 147F of this embodiment will be described. The characteristic portion 147F represents a characteristic configuration, control, processing, or the like applicable to the pachinko gaming machine 1 described in the basic description above, and the specific contents thereof will be described below.

As for the characteristic portion 147F, a technique for the pachinko gaming machine 1 in which set values, such as the winning probability of a big hit, with different degrees of advantage for the player can be set by the setting means will be described as follows. The game control microcomputer 100 also has a function as setting means capable of setting one of a plurality of set values with different degrees of advantage for the player as the set value of the winning probability of the big win.

First, setting values will be described. In the pachinko game machine 1 described in this example, the odds of winning a jackpot change depending on the set value when a person on the game hall side (game hall clerk, etc.) performs a setting change operation using operating means such as a predetermined switch. It is configured.

For example, in the game control microcomputer 100, setting change processing is executed to change the probability of winning a big hit set in the pachinko game machine 1 according to the setting change operation. As a result, in the special symbol normal process of the special symbol process process, by using the display result determination table corresponding to the set value, the setting change process that allows the probability of winning the big hit to be changed is executed. The set value consists of six stages (multiple stages) from 1 to 6, for example, and the probability of winning a big hit increases in the order of set value 1<set value 2<set value 3<set value 4<set value 5<set value 6. That is, when setting value 1 is set as the setting value, the degree of advantage for the player is the lowest, and the degree of advantage increases in the order of setting value 2<setting value 3<setting value 4<setting value 5<setting value 6. increase step by step. It should be noted that the set values are not limited to six stages as long as they are provided in a plurality of stages. Since the ball output rate (the number of balls output per unit time (the number of prize balls)) changes in accordance with the possibility of changing the winning probability of the big hit in this way, changing the setting value changes the ball output rate. It can be said that

For example, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the probability of winning a big hit changes according to the selection of the set value by the setting change operation when the power is turned on. Of the six levels of setting values, for example, setting value 6 may be called a high setting with a high probability of winning a big win, and setting value 1 may be called a low setting with a low probability of winning a big win.

Also, the selection probability of the type of jackpot may be changed by setting the set values 1 to 6 in the same manner as the winning probability of the jackpot. The selection probability of the variation pattern type may be changed by setting the set value 1 to the set value 6 as well as the winning probability of the big win. The selection probability of the variation pattern may be changed by setting the set value 1 to the set value 6 as well as the winning probability of the big win.

Regarding the characteristic part 147F, in the pachinko game machine 1 in which one of a plurality of setting values can be set, mainly, control of a specific effect that makes a suggestion (regarding the setting of the setting value) corresponding to the setting suggestion, etc. Various technologies related to are explained. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 in which one of a plurality of setting values can be set, an effect corresponding to the setting value suggestion that suggests which setting value the setting value is (hereinafter referred to as a setting value suggestion effect ) and an effect related to setting change suggestion (hereinafter referred to as a setting change suggestion effect) suggesting that the setting value has been changed (setting change processing has been executed at startup). In the following description, setting value suggestion and setting change suggestion may be collectively referred to as setting suggestion, and setting value suggestion effect and setting change suggestion effect may be collectively referred to as setting suggestion effect.

Also, in the characteristic portion 147F, a setting in which the jackpot type is selected and determined as one of "non-probability variation" and "probability variation" will be described as an example. A "non-variable" jackpot is hereinafter referred to as a normal jackpot. The "probable variation" jackpot is hereinafter referred to as the "probability variation" jackpot.

In the case of a normal jackpot, after the jackpot game state is finished, the time-saving state (high base state) is set until variable display is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) in a low probability state (non-variable probability state). . Such a game state is called a low probability high base state. The time saving state is a game control state in which the length of the fluctuation time of the variable display is made shorter than the non-time saving state on average.

The base is the ratio of the number of game balls paid out as prize balls in accordance with winning prizes to the number of shot balls. The high base state is a state in which the base is higher than the low base state, which is the normal state, and the variable winning ball device 6B, that is, the electric tulip supports the winning, thereby facilitating the winning of the special variable winning ball device 7. It is realized by executing the "electric tuning support control" that converts to The special variable winning ball device 7 is a variable winning means that is opened based on the variable display result of the normal symbol display 20, so it is also called a normal variable winning means. In the high base state (time saving state), the frequency that the game ball can enter the second start winning port of the special variable winning ball device 7 which is the normal variable winning means is the normal game state (low probability state, low base It is also called a high-frequency state (high-frequency open control state) that can be controlled to a high-frequency state higher than the state, non-time saving state). After such a time saving state is completed, it is controlled to a low base state (a control state in which it is difficult for game balls to enter the second start winning port of the special variable winning ball device 7) in a low probability state (non-probability variable state). be. Such a game state is called a low probability low base state. The state at the beginning of activation when the power of the pachinko game machine 1 is turned on is basically a low-probability-low base state.

In the case of variable probability big hit, after the end of the big win game state, it becomes a high probability state (variable probability state) and a short time state (high base state) until the variable display is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times). Such a game state is called a high probability high base state. After such a high probability high base state is finished, it is controlled to a low probability low base state. In the case of a small win, the game state does not change before and after the small win game state ends.

It should be noted that the jackpot type may be selected and determined from a combination of a plurality of types different from such a combination of a plurality of types.

[Configuration of display result determination table for each set value]
FIG. 8-1 is an explanatory diagram showing a display result determination table corresponding to each set value. The display result determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 101, and is a table in which big hit determination values to be compared with the random number MR1 for determining display results are set. In each display result determination table, the first special symbol (first special symbol) is subject to variable display, and the second special symbol (second special symbol) is subject to variable display. A determination value for determining a big hit is set for each of the above.

As shown in FIG. 8-1 (A), when using the display result determination table corresponding to the setting value 1, if the first special symbol is subject to variable display, the setting value is "2" , "3", "4", "5", and "6", the probability of winning the jackpot is lower (1/300). Further, when the second special symbol is subject to variable display, the same determination value as in the case where the first special symbol is subject to variable display is set as the jackpot determination value. Even when the second special pattern is subject to variable display, it is set to win the jackpot at the same probability (1/300) as when the first special pattern is subject to variable display.

Also, as shown in FIG. 8-1 (B), when using the display result determination table corresponding to the setting value 2, if the variable special figure designation buffer is the first, the setting value is "1" It is set to win the jackpot with a higher probability (1/280) than in some cases. Further, when the second special symbol is subject to variable display, the same determination value as in the case where the first special symbol is subject to variable display is set as the jackpot determination value. Even when the second special pattern is subject to variable display, it is set to win the jackpot at the same probability (1/280) as when the first special pattern is subject to variable display.

Also, as shown in FIG. 8-1 (C), when using the display result determination table corresponding to the setting value 3, if the fluctuation special figure designation buffer is the first, the setting value is "1", It is set to win the jackpot with a higher probability (1/265) than the case of "2". Further, when the second special symbol is subject to variable display, the same determination value as in the case where the first special symbol is subject to variable display is set as the jackpot determination value. Even when the second special pattern is subject to the variable display, it is set to win the jackpot at the same probability (1/265) as when the first special pattern is the subject of the variable display.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8-1 (D), when using the display result determination table corresponding to the setting value 4, if the fluctuation special figure designation buffer is the first, the setting value is "1", It is set to win the jackpot with a higher probability (1/250) than the case of "2" and "3". Further, when the second special symbol is subject to variable display, the same determination value as in the case where the first special symbol is subject to variable display is set as the jackpot determination value. Even when the second special pattern is subject to variable display, it is set to win the jackpot with the same probability (1/250) as when the first special pattern is subject to variable display.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8-1 (E), when using the display result determination table corresponding to the setting value 5, if the fluctuation special figure designation buffer is the first, the setting value is "1", It is set to win the jackpot with a higher probability (1/235) than in the case of "2", "3" and "4". Further, when the second special symbol is subject to variable display, the same determination value as in the case where the first special symbol is subject to variable display is set as the jackpot determination value. Even when the second special pattern is subject to variable display, it is set to win the jackpot at the same probability (1/235) as when the first special pattern is subject to variable display.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8-1 (F), when using the display result determination table corresponding to the setting value 5, if the fluctuation special figure designation buffer is the first, the setting value is "1", It is set to win the jackpot with a higher probability (1/220) than the case of "2", "3", "4" and "5". Further, when the second special symbol is subject to variable display, the same determination value as in the case where the first special symbol is subject to variable display is set as the jackpot determination value. Even when the second special pattern is subject to variable display, it is set to win the jackpot at the same probability (1/220) as when the first special pattern is subject to variable display.

That is, the CPU 103 refers to the display result determination table corresponding to the setting value set at that time, and determines the values of the random number MR1 for determining the display result as shown in FIGS. If any of the big hit determination values is matched, it is determined that the special symbol is a big hit. That is, the winning of the jackpot is determined with a probability corresponding to the set value. "Probability" shown in FIGS. 8-1(A) to (F) indicates the probability (percentage) of winning a big hit. Determining whether or not to make a big hit means determining whether or not to control to the big win game state. It is also to decide whether or not to make it a big hit pattern.

Further, the determination of the big hit may be performed using different display result determination tables for the case of the first special symbol variation display and the second special symbol variation display, and the common display may be performed. A result determination table may be used.

As setting values that can be set in the pachinko game machine 1, a total of six setting values, setting values 1 to 6, are provided, but the present invention is not limited to this. The number of setting values that can be set may be 2, 3, 4, 5, or 7 or more.

[Composition of command of characteristic part 147F]
FIG. 8-2 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the content of the effect control command used in the characteristic portion 147F. The effect control command is, for example, composed of 2 bytes, the 1st byte indicates MODE (command classification), and the 2nd byte indicates EXT (command type). The leading bit (bit 7) of MODE data is always set to "1", and the leading bit of EXT data is set to "0". Note that the command format shown in FIG. 8B is an example, and other command formats may be used. Also, in this example, the control command is made up of two control signals, but the number of control signals that make up the control command may be one, or three or more.

In the example shown in FIG. 8-2, the command 8001H is a first variation start command that designates the start of variation in the special symbol game using the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 4A. Command 8002H is a second variation start command that designates the start of variation in the special symbol game using the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 4B. The command 81XXH is a decoration that is variably displayed in each of the "left", "middle" and "right" decoration design display areas 5L, 5C and 5R on the image display device 5 corresponding to the variable display of the special design in the special game. It is a variation pattern specification command that specifies a variation pattern (variation time) such as a pattern. Here, XXH indicates that it is an unspecified hexadecimal number, and may be a value that is arbitrarily set according to the contents of instructions by the effect control command. In the variation pattern specification command, different EXT data are set according to the specified variation pattern. The variation pattern specification command in this embodiment can also specify a variable display result. For example, as shown in FIGS. 8-12 to be described later, the variation pattern designation command is "non-reach loss", "normal reach loss", "super reach loss", "normal reach big hit", "super reach big hit". A variation pattern and a variable display result can be specified. Since the variable display result can be specified by a variable display result notification command, which will be described later, a variable pattern specification command that does not allow the variable display result to be specified may be used.

Command 8CXXH is a variable display result notification command, and is an effect control command that designates variable display results such as special symbols and decorative symbols. In the variable display result notification command, the determination result (predetermined result) of whether the variable display result is "losing", "big hit", or "minor hit", and when the variable display result is "big hit" Different EXT data are set according to the determination result (jackpot type determination result) as to which one of a plurality of types of jackpot types is to be set.

The command 8F00H is a pattern confirmation command for designating the stoppage (confirmation) of the decorative patterns in the “left”, “middle” and “right” decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C and 5R of the image display device 5 . The command 95XXH is a game state designation command that designates the current game state in the pachinko gaming machine 1. FIG. In the game state designation command, different EXT data are set according to the current game state in the pachinko gaming machine 1. FIG. As a specific example, the command 9500H is the first game state designation command corresponding to the game state (low base state, normal state) in which the time saving control is not performed, and the command 9501H is the game state in which the time saving control is performed (high base state , time-saving state) is the second game state designation command.

The command 96XXH is an error (abnormality) designation command for designating the type of error (abnormality) that has occurred and the error (abnormality) that has occurred in the pachinko gaming machine 1 . In the error (abnormality) designation command, for example, by setting EXT data corresponding to each error (abnormality), the occurrence of any error (abnormality) is determined on the effect control board 12 side. The occurrence of the specified error (abnormality) is notified by error notification processing, which will be described later.

The command A0XXH is a win start designation command (also referred to as "fanfare command") for designating the display of an effect image indicating the start of the big win game state or the small win game state. The command A1XXH is a large winning opening open notification command for notifying that the large winning opening is in the open state in the big winning game state or the small winning game state. The command A2XXH is a post-opening notification command for a large winning opening that notifies that the large winning opening changes from the open state to the closed state in the big winning game state or the small winning game state. The command A3XXH is a winning end designation command for designating the display of the performance image at the end of the big winning game state or the small winning game state.

In the winning start designation command and the winning end designation command, for example, by setting the same EXT data as the variable display result notification command, different EXT data may be set according to the pre-determined result or the jackpot type determination result. . Alternatively, in the winning start designation command and the winning end designation command, the correspondence relationship between the pre-determined result and the jackpot type determination result and the set EXT data may be different from the correspondence relationship in the variable display result notification command. . In the notification command during the opening of the big winning opening and the notification command after opening the big winning opening, different EXT data is set according to the number of rounds executed in the big winning game state or the small winning game state (for example, "1" to "15"). be done.

The command B100H is based on the fact that a game ball passing through (entering) the first starting winning opening formed by the winning ball device 6A is detected by the first starting opening switch 22A and a starting winning (first starting winning) occurs. It is a first start opening winning designation command for notifying that the first starting condition for executing the special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display 4A is satisfied.

The command B200H is based on the fact that the game ball passing through (entering) the second starting winning opening formed by the variable winning ball device 6B is detected by the second starting opening switch 22B and the starting winning (second starting winning) occurs. , It is a second starting opening winning designation command for notifying that the second starting condition for executing the special game using the second special symbol in the second special symbol display 4B is satisfied.

The command B300H is a general winning opening designation command for notifying that a winning to the general winning opening 10 has occurred based on the entry of the game ball into the predetermined area. Specifically, the command B300H is based on the fact that a game ball that has passed through (entered) the general winning opening 10 is detected by the general winning opening switch 10A. This is a winning mouth winning designation command. The "predetermined area" is an area where game balls are detected by the general winning slot 10 or the general winning slot switch 10A.

Command B400H is a large winning opening designation command for notifying that a winning to a large winning opening has occurred based on the entry of a game ball into a specific area. Specifically, the command B400H designates a large winning opening to notify that a winning to the large winning opening has occurred based on the detection by the count switch 23 of a game ball that has passed through (entered) the large winning opening. is a command. The “specific area” is an area where game balls are detected by the big winning opening or the count switch 23 .

Command C1XXH is a first reserved storage number notification command for notifying the first special figure reserved storage number in order to display the number of special figure reserved storage so that it can be specified on the image display device 5 or the like. Command C2XXH is a second pending storage number notification command for notifying the second special figure pending storage number, in order to display the number of special figure pending storage so as to be identifiable on the image display device 5 or the like. The first pending memory number notification command is, for example, based on the fact that the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening and the first starting condition is satisfied, when the first starting opening winning designation command is transmitted , is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 . The second pending memory number notification command is, for example, based on the fact that the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning opening and the second starting condition is satisfied, when the second starting opening winning designation command is transmitted , is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 . In addition, the first reserved memory number notification command and the second reserved memory number notification command are used when either the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied (when the number of reserved memories decreases), the special game It may be transmitted in response to the start of execution or the like.

Instead of the first reserved storage number notification command and the second reserved storage number notification command, a total reserved storage number notification command for notifying the total reserved storage number may be transmitted. That is, a total pending storage number notification command may be used to report an increase (or decrease) in the total pending storage number.

The command D0XXH is a set value designation command for designating a newly set set value from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 (the effect control CPU 120). The command E101H is a hot start notification command for notifying that the pachinko gaming machine 1 has started without clearing the contents of the RAM 102 (that power has been restored, also called hot start). The command E102H is a cold start notification command for notifying that the pachinko gaming machine 1 has started after clearing the contents of the RAM 102 (cold start). The command E103H is a setting value change start notification command for notifying that a setting value change operation has started in the pachinko game machine 1 (that the pachinko game machine 1 has been started in the setting value change state). The command E104H is a setting value change end notification command for notifying that the setting value change operation in the pachinko gaming machine 1 has ended. The command E105H is a setting value confirmation start notification command for notifying that the pachinko game machine 1 has started the setting value confirmation operation (the pachinko game machine 1 has been started in the setting value confirmation state). The command E106H is a setting value change end notification command for notifying that the confirmation operation of the setting values of the pachinko gaming machine 1 has ended.

Command F1XXH and Command F2XXH. These commands are effect control commands that indicate the contents of winning determination results such as jackpot type determination and variation pattern type determination at the time of starting winning to the first start winning opening or the second starting winning opening. Among them, the command F1XXH is a symbol designating command indicating whether or not a big win will be made and the judgment result of the type of the big win among the winning determination results. Also, the command F2XXH is a variation type command indicating the determination result (variation pattern type determination result) of the determination value range of the variation pattern type determination random number value among the winning determination results.

The command F1XXH is a symbol designating command indicating whether or not a big win will be made and the judgment result of the type of the big win among the results of determination at the time of winning. Also, the command F2XXH is a variation type command indicating the determination result (variation pattern type determination result) of the determination value range of the variation pattern type determination random number value among the winning determination results.

[Processing Based on Fluctuation Pattern Designation Command]
The effect control CPU 120 operates the image display device 5 based on the reception of the variation pattern designation command, thereby performing the variation display of the decorative pattern to be displayed. In addition, in correspondence with the variable display of the special symbols, the image display device 5 may be provided with a regular small pattern in which the decoration pattern is reduced. In such a case, the effect control CPU 120 operates the image display device 5 based on the reception of the variation pattern designation command, thereby performing variable display of the decorative symbols and small symbols to be displayed.

[Structure of fluctuation pattern table]
Next, with reference to FIG. 8-3, a variation pattern table used in the game control microcomputer 560 for selecting and determining variation patterns of special symbols and effect symbols will be described. FIG. 8-3 is a diagram showing, in tabular form, a variation pattern table used for determining variation patterns.

When selecting and determining a variation pattern, one variation pattern type is selected and determined from among a plurality of types of variation pattern types by lottery using random values for determining the variation pattern type, and then included in the selected and determined variation pattern type. One variation pattern is selected and determined from among a plurality of types of variation patterns. In this way, the variation pattern selected and determined by the two-stage lottery is used for variable display of the special symbol and the probability variation decorative symbol.

In Figure 8-3, (A) is the normal state (when 3 or less holds) deviation determination table, (B) fluctuation reduction state (when 4 holds) deviation determination table, (C) Time saving state deviation A time determination table, (D) shows a normal big hit determination table, and (E) shows a variable probability big hit determination table. Each determination table of FIGS. 8-3 (A) to (E) is stored in the ROM 101, is selected according to the game state, and is used to determine (determine) the variation pattern type and variation pattern.

The determination table shown in FIG. 8-3 is a variation pattern type determination table showing the relationship between the random number for determining the variation pattern type (1 to 251 described as the variation type random number range in the figure) and the variation pattern type, and , includes a variation pattern determination table showing the relationship between the random number for determining the variation pattern for each variation pattern type (1 to 220 described as the variation pattern random number range in the figure) and the variation pattern belonging to each type.

In the column of "variation pattern type" or "variation pattern" in each table of FIG. 8-3, "normal" or "normal variation" indicates a normal variation pattern that does not become a reach.

"Normal reach" in each table of FIG. 8-3 indicates a variation pattern of normal reach that does not execute a particularly flashy effect when the reach state occurs. "Super reach" indicates a variation pattern that performs a reach effect in which a special effect image is displayed when a reach state occurs.

Also, "super reach" is a variation pattern that has a high probability of being selected when a big win is achieved compared to "normal reach", and has a high degree of reliability for a big win. Furthermore, "super reach" is a variation pattern with a longer variation time than "normal reach" (for example, normal reach 10 seconds, super reach 120 to 150 seconds). In addition, four types of variation patterns are set for the super reach, and the expectation of a big hit (the possibility) is high.

The "expectation level" is a concept including the expectation level for the big hit, the expectation level for the probability variation, and the like. Specifically, the degree of expectation (also referred to as reliability) for a big hit is the degree of expectation (proportion of a big win) of a big hit when each reach variation pattern is selected. In addition, the degree of expectation for probability variation refers to the degree of expectation for shifting to probability variation state (proportion of probability variation).

The variation pattern shown in the failure determination table is a variation pattern in which the final display result of the variation display is the display result of "missing". Of the discrepancy determination tables, the normal state discrepancy determination table is used to determine the variation pattern when the number of pieces of retained storage information in either the first retained memory or the second retained memory is 3 or less. . Of the discrepancy determination tables, the variation reduction state discrepancy determination table is used to determine a variation pattern when the number of pieces of retained storage information in either the first retained memory or the second retained memory becomes four. Used. Of the off time determination table, the time saving state off time determination table is used to determine the variation pattern in the time saving state.

In the pachinko game machine 1, when the number of pieces of reserved memory information reaches the upper limit value (4 pieces) for the first reserved memory or the second reserved memory, it is possible to prevent useless starting winnings and to consume the reserved memory information quickly. For the purpose of (1), the variable display is controlled to the variable shortened state in which the variable display is executed in a shorter variable display than the variable display in the normal state. Such control is called variation shortening control. In such a fluctuation reduction state, a fluctuation pattern is selected and determined using the fluctuation reduction state deviation determination table shown in FIG. 8-3(B).

Further, the variation pattern shown in the normal big hit determination table is a variation pattern in which the final display result of the variation display is the display result of "normal big hit". The variation pattern shown in the variable probability big hit determination table is a variation pattern in which the final display result of the variable display is the display result of "variable probability big hit".

Based on this information, for example, the variation pattern "4th super reach (150 seconds)" shown in the "variation pattern" column of Fig. 8-3 (A) is "variation time that results in a discrepancy display is the variation pattern of the 4th super reach performed in 150 seconds.

In the table in Figure 8-3, the columns labeled "variation type random number range" and "variation pattern type" are the variation pattern type determination table section that shows the relationship between "variation type random number range" and "variation pattern type" This column indicates the function as For example, taking FIG. 8-3 (A) as an example, for each of the multiple variation pattern types such as "normal", "normal reach", and "super reach", all values of random 2 (1 to 251) is distributed over several numerical ranges. For example, taking FIG. 8-3 (A) as an example, the value of the variation type random number extracted at a predetermined timing is one of the random values 1 to 251, and the judgment value assigned to 140 to 229 If it matches, it is determined to be "normal reach" as the variation pattern type.

In addition, the columns with the descriptions "variation pattern random number range" and "variation pattern" in the table in Figure 8-3 are the variation pattern determination table part that shows the relationship between the "variation pattern random number range" and the "variation pattern". This column indicates the function of The variation pattern shown corresponding to each type in the variation pattern type determination table is the variation pattern belonging to each type. For example, taking FIG. 8-3 (A) as an example, the variation patterns belonging to the type of "super reach" are "first super reach", "second super reach", "third super reach", and It is the "fourth super reach".

All the values of the variation pattern random numbers (1 to 220) are divided into multiple numerical ranges and assigned to each of the plurality of variation patterns corresponding to each variation pattern type. For example, taking FIG. 8-3 (A) as an example, when it is decided to use the "super reach" variation pattern type, the variation pattern random number extracted at a predetermined timing is a random value of 1 to 220 If it matches any one of the judgment values assigned to 1 to 70, it is determined to be the variation pattern of "first super reach (120 seconds)".

When the result of the variation display for the first special symbol or the second special symbol is a failure, the determination table is selected as follows in order to determine the variation pattern. In the non-time-saving state, when the variation display result is lost, the normal state deviation determination table of FIG. 8-3 (A) is selected. When the variation display result is a failure in the variation shortened state, the variation shortened state failure judgment table of FIG. 8-3(B) is selected. In the time saving state, when the fluctuation display result is lost, the time saving state failure determination table of FIG. 8-3 (C) is selected.

When the variation display result is a big win for the first special symbol or the second special symbol regardless of whether it is in the time saving state or not, the determination table is selected as follows in order to determine the variation pattern. When the variation display result is the normal jackpot, the normal jackpot judgment table of FIG. 8-3(D) is selected. Regardless of whether or not the time-saving state, when the variable display result becomes the probability variation big hit, select the probability variation big hit determination table of FIG. 8-3 (E).

In the fluctuation reduction state deviation determination table of FIG. 8-3 (B) and the time reduction state deviation determination table of FIG. 8-3 (C), compared with the normal state deviation determination table of FIG. The fluctuation time of normal fluctuation is set short. Then, in the fluctuation reduction state deviation determination table of FIG. 8-3 (B) and the time saving state deviation determination table of FIG. 8-3 (C), compared with the normal state deviation determination table of FIG. As a result, the ratio of normal fluctuations (non-reach fluctuations (fluctuations that do not result in reach and result in a display error)) with a shorter fluctuation time than reach fluctuations (including normal reach fluctuations and super reach fluctuations) is higher, and normal The data is set so that the percentage determined to be reach fluctuations whose fluctuation time is longer than the fluctuation is low.

As a result, compared to the non-time-saving state (normal state), the rate of selecting a variation pattern with a short variation time is higher in the variable-shortened state and the time-saving state, so the variable-shortened state and the time-saving state In the time, the variable display is performed in a shorter variable time on average than in the non-time-saving state. By selecting the determination table in this way, it is possible to realize the variable reduction state and the time reduction state. In addition, by setting the normal variation so that the variation time is shorter in the variable shortening state and the time saving state than in the non-working time shortening state, it is possible to shorten the pending digestion in the variable shortening state and the working time saving state.

In the determination table of FIG. 8-3 (A), FIG. 8-3 (B) and FIG. 8-3 (C), which is selected when it is lost, the selection ratio of the type of reach is normal reach> super reach The data is set so that it is selected according to the high-low relationship. On the other hand, in the judgment tables of FIGS. 8-3 (D) and 8-3 (E), which are selected when a big hit occurs, the selection ratio of the type of reach is selected based on the ratio of normal reach < super reach. The data is set so that As a result, when a big hit is achieved, the ratio of super reach ready-to-win production (the ratio of the super ready-to-win ready-to-win production when ready-to-win is selected) becomes higher than when losing. The player's expectation can be heightened by the performance.

In addition, in the judgment table of FIG. 8-3 (E), which is selected when the probability variable jackpot among the big hits, is compared with the judgment table of FIG. The data is set so that the ratio of selection of the type of super reach effect to normal reach is high. As a result, when the probability variable jackpot is achieved, the rate at which the reach effect of the super reach is performed (ratio of the reach effect of the super reach when the reach is selected) is higher than when the hit is the normal jackpot. By executing the ready-to-win performance, it is possible to heighten the expectation of the player for the probability variable big win.

As shown in FIG. 8-3, the selection ratio of the variation pattern is common for set values 1-6. As a result, the selection ratio of the variable display time in the variable display that is not controlled to the jackpot game state is common regardless of the set value. It may not be recognizable to the player.

[Production control main processing]
Next, the production control main processing executed in the characteristic portion 147F will be described. FIG. 8-4 is a flow chart showing the effect control main processing in the characterizing portion 147F. In FIG. 8-4, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process (207SGS401), clears the RAM 122, sets various initial values, and also has a CTC (counter/ timer circuit), etc.

In addition, the effect control CPU 120 sets a command reception waiting timer according to the reception waiting period of the command transmitted from the main board 11 (207SGS403). Then, the effect control CPU 120 subtracts 1 from the value of the command reception wait timer (207SGS404), and determines whether or not the command reception wait timer has timed out (207SGS405). When the command reception waiting timer times out (207SGS405; N), the effect control CPU 120 repeats the processes of 207SGS404 and 207SGS405 and waits until the command reception waiting timer times out.

When the command reception wait timer times out (Y at 207SGS405), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not a hot start notification command is received (207SGS406). When the hot start notification command is received (Y in 207SGS406), that is, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 recovers from the power failure, the effect control CPU 120 detects the player information stored in the RAM 122 (player information described later). After accepting the input of the player information in the input process, information including the number of fluctuations, the number of big hits, the number of super reach, etc. stored in the RAM 122 is cleared (207SGS407), and the process proceeds to 207SGS427.

When the hot start notification command is not received (N at 207SGS406), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the cold notification command is received (207SGS408). When the cold notification command is received (Y at 207SGS408), the effect control CPU 120 detects the player information and the effect information stored in the RAM 122 (stored in the RAM 122 since the previous startup of the pachinko game machine 1). (207SGS409), the information stored in the RAM 102 is cleared, and the player information and performance information stored in the RAM 122 are cleared. A RAM clear notification process is executed to notify that the RAM has been cleared (execute RAM clear notification) (207SGS410). In the RAM clear notification process, image display on the image display device 5, light emission of the game effect lamp 9, sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R, etc. are performed for a predetermined period (for example, 10 seconds), and the pachinko game machine 1 is started. It is only necessary to inform the store clerk of the game parlor that the player information and the performance information stored in the RAM 122 have been cleared. After executing the RAM clear notification process, the effect control CPU 120 proceeds to 207SGS427.

In addition, when the effect control CPU 120 does not receive the cold start notification command (N in 207SGS408), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the setting value change start notification command or the setting value confirmation start notification command is received. Judge (207SGS411). If the effect control CPU 120 receives a setting value change start notification command or a setting value confirmation start notification command (Y in 207SGS411), that is, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started in the setting value change state or the setting value confirmation state Executes the setting value related notification process to notify that the setting value is being changed (notification during setting value change) or that the setting value is being checked (notification during setting value confirmation). (207SGS412). In the setting value related notification process, a notification image indicating that the setting change value is being changed and a notification image indicating that the setting value is being confirmed are displayed.

The effect control CPU 120 executes sub-side game stop processing after executing the set value related notification processing in 207SGS412 (40FS001). In the sub-side game stop processing, when an effect control command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 during the setting change state or the setting confirmation state, the effect control CPU 120 controls to stop the game. Processing is performed. Details of the sub-side game stop processing will be described with reference to FIG. 8-5.

After executing the sub-side game stop processing in 40FS001, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the setting value change end notification command or the setting value confirmation end notification command is received (207SGS416). If the setting value change end notification command or the setting value confirmation end notification command is not received (N at 207SGS416), the effect control CPU 120 proceeds to 207SGS412 and receives the setting value change end notification command and the setting value confirmation end notification command. If yes (Y at 207SGS416) go to 207SGS427.

If the setting value change start notification command and the setting value confirmation start notification command are not received at 207SGS411 (N at 207SGS411), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not an error designation command is received (207SGS425). If the error designation command is received (Y at 207SGS425), the effect control CPU 120 executes error notification processing (207SGS426) for performing error notification indicated by the error designation command, and if the error designation command is not received. (N at 207SGS425) go to 207SGS403.

When proceeding to 207SGS427, the effect control CPU 120 identifies which one of the hot start notification command, the cold start notification command, the setting value change end notification command, and the setting value confirmation end notification command has been received. The display of the initial pattern corresponding to the received command is started. For example, if the received command is a hot start notification command, a setting value confirmation end notification command, or a cold start notification command, that is, if a new setting value is not set in the pachinko game machine 1, the image display device 5 2, display of decoration patterns is started by a combination of "1", "2" and "3" from the left as initial patterns. Also, if the received command is a setting value change end notification command, that is, if there is a possibility that a new setting value has been set in the pachinko game machine 1, the image display device 5 displays the initial symbol " 4”, “5”, and “6” are combined to start display of the decoration pattern.

In addition, when there is a possibility that a new setting value is set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, if a setting value that is advantageous to the player (for example, "6") is set, a setting that is disadvantageous to the player is set. A combination of "4", "5", and "6" may be displayed as the initial pattern at a higher rate than when the value (for example, "1") is set. By doing so, it is possible to suggest that the pachinko game machine 1 is set with setting values that are advantageous to the player, thereby enhancing the interest in the game.

In addition, when there is a possibility that a new set value has been set in the pachinko game machine 1, a set value that is advantageous to the player (for example, "6") is set, and a set value that is disadvantageous to the player is set. The initial pattern displayed on the image display device 5 may be different depending on whether the value (for example, "1") is set. Also, when a set value that is advantageous to the player (for example, "6") is set and when a set value that is disadvantageous to the player (for example, "1") is set, the speakers 8L and 8R The volume of the sound to be output, the light intensity of the game effect lamp 9, etc. may be varied.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 sets "4" to the prefetch regulation counter in order to regulate the execution of the prefetch advance notice production in the first 4 fluctuations (207SGS428). After that, the effect control CPU 120 shifts to loop processing for monitoring the timer interrupt flag (207SGS429). When a timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 120 sets a timer interrupt flag in timer interrupt processing. If the timer interrupt flag is set (on), the effect control CPU 120 clears the flag (207SGS430) and executes the following processes.

The effect control CPU 120 first executes start notification processing for notifying that the pachinko gaming machine 1 has started (207SGS431). In the activation notification process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the interruption is the first interruption from the activation of the pachinko gaming machine 1, for example. The performance control CPU 120 receives any one of the hot start notification command, the cold start notification command, the setting value change end notification command, and the setting value confirmation end notification command when it is the first interruption from the start of the pachinko game machine 1. and selects the activation notification process table corresponding to the received command, and starts the activation notification process timer corresponding to the received command. After starting the start-notifying process timer, the pachinko game machine 1 is started based on the value of the start-notifying process timer and the start-notifying process table by executing start-notifying processing in subsequent interrupts. Notification should be executed.

In addition, in the characteristic part 207SG in the present embodiment, the command received at the start of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is either a hot start notification command, a cold start notification command, a setting value change end notification command, or a setting value confirmation end notification command. The pachinko game machine 1 has a different activation notification mode depending on the presence. For example, when a hot start notification command or a setting value confirmation end notification command is received when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started, that is, when a new setting value is not set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the game Light emission of the effect lamp 9 for 60 seconds and output of the output sound A from the speakers 8L and 8R for 30 seconds are executed. The timing for starting light emission of these game effect lamps 9 for 60 seconds and the timing for starting output of the output sound A for 30 seconds from the speakers 8L and 8R are the same. It may be different from the output start timing of the output sound A for 30 seconds from the speakers 8L and 8R.

In addition, when the effect control CPU 120 receives a cold start notification command when starting the pachinko game machine 1, that is, when a new setting value is not set in the pachinko game machine 1, and the data in the RAM 102 is cleared, the game effect lamp 9 emits light for 60 seconds and the output sound B is output for 30 seconds from the speakers 8L and 8R. The timing for starting light emission of these game effect lamps 9 for 60 seconds and the timing for starting output of the output sound B for 30 seconds from the speakers 8L and 8R are the same. The output start timing of the output sound B for 30 seconds from the speakers 8L and 8R may be different.

The specific control in the present invention means that when the pachinko game machine 1 is started in a hot start or setting confirmation state, the effect control CPU 120 emits light from the game effect lamp 9 for 60 seconds and outputs from the speakers 8L and 8R for 30 seconds. When the pachinko game machine 1 is cold-started, the effect control CPU 120 emits light from the game effect lamp 9 for 60 seconds and outputs sound B from the speakers 8L and 8R for 30 seconds. Includes both executing output.

In addition, when the effect control CPU 120 receives the set value change end notification command or the set value change end notification command when starting the pachinko game machine 1, the game effect lamp 9 emits light for 40 seconds and the speaker Output sound C is output for 20 seconds from 8L and 8R, and a message image (for example, a message image to the effect that the setting value change is completed) is displayed on the image display device 5 for 40 seconds. The timing for starting light emission of the game effect lamp 9 for 40 seconds, the timing for starting outputting the output sound C for 20 seconds from the speakers 8L and 8R, and the timing for starting displaying the message image on the image display device 5 are the same. The emission start timing of the game effect lamp 9 for 40 seconds, the output start timing of the output sound C from the speakers 8L and 8R for 20 seconds, and the display start timing of the message image on the image display device 5 may be different.

In particular, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started up, the setting value change end notification command is received, and when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started up, the hot start notification command or the cold start notification command is received. In contrast, since the message image is displayed on the image display device 5, it is easy to recognize that the setting value of the pachinko gaming machine 1 has been changed.

In addition, although a mode is illustrated in which the activation notification when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated is performed using the game effect lamp 9, the speakers 8L and 8R, and the image display device 5, the present invention is limited to this. Instead, the pachinko game machine 1 is provided with an external output terminal capable of outputting a signal to a management device such as a game hall management computer or each machine counter, and when the pachinko game machine 1 is started, the external output A signal that can specify that the pachinko game machine 1 has started may be output from the terminal to the management device.

In addition, even when the pachinko game machine 1 is started in any of the hot start, cold start, setting change state, and setting confirmation state, the device for executing start notification is partially common (game effect lamp 9 light emission and sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R), but the present invention is not limited to this. Depending on which of the setting confirmation states it was started, the device that executes the start notification differs (for example, when the pachinko game machine 1 is started with a cold start, the message image is displayed on the image display device 5, and the pachinko When the game machine 1 is activated in the setting change state, a signal may be output to the management device from the external output terminal described above.

In addition, depending on whether the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started in hot start, cold start, setting change state, or setting confirmation state, the notification mode in each device that executes start notification may be changed. Specifically, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started with a cold start, all the game effect lamps 9 provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are made to emit light, while the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started in a setting change state. In some cases, only some of the game effect lamps 9 provided in the pachinko game machine 1 may be illuminated.

Furthermore, when the pachinko game machine 1 is started in the setting change state, the frame for the game machine is open, so the sound is output from only one of the speakers 8L and 8R (the pachinko game machine 1 If more than one speaker is installed, only some of the speakers output sound), and when the pachinko game machine 1 is started with a cold start, the game machine frame is closed. Therefore, sound may be output from all speakers 8L and 8R. Further, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started in the setting change state, the image display device 5 displays a message image indicating that the setting is being changed, such as "setting changing", while the pachinko gaming machine 1 is cold. When started by the start, the image display device 5 may display a message image indicating that the RAM 102 and the RAM 122 have been cleared, such as "RAM has been cleared."

Furthermore, when the pachinko game machine 1 is provided with a plurality of external output terminals, the terminal for outputting a signal to the management device may be changed according to each notification. For example, when the pachinko machine 1 is started in the setting change state, the period until the change of the setting value is completed (until the setting value change end notification command or the setting value designation command is received) is displayed as the setting value changing notification. A signal is output to the management device from the terminal corresponding to the setting change over the period), and after the change of the set value is completed, a signal is output to the management device from the terminal corresponding to the error or RAM clear as RAM clear notification. When the pachinko game machine 1 is cold-started, it is only necessary to output a signal from a terminal corresponding to an error or RAM clear to the management device as RAM clear notification.

When the external output terminal is used in common for each notification, the timing of outputting the signal to the management device may be varied according to each notification.

As described above, in the start-up notification process, a form in which the start-up notification mode of the pachinko gaming machine 1 differs according to the received command is exemplified, but the present invention is not limited to this, and these pachinko gaming machines 1 may be executed in one notification mode regardless of the received command. Further, the pachinko game machine 1 start-up notification is exemplified in a form in which it is executed when any of the hot start notification command, the cold start notification command, the setting value confirmation end notification command, and the setting value change end notification command is received. , the present invention is not limited to this, and among these hot start notification command, cold start notification command, setting value confirmation end notification command, setting value change end notification command, even if it is received, the pachinko game machine 1 A command that does not execute activation notification may be provided.

In addition, as an initialization effect, a different mode of startup notification is executed according to the command received when the pachinko game machine 1 is started, or a different combination is executed according to the command received when the pachinko game machine 1 is started. The decorative patterns may be displayed on the image display device 5, and the mode of activation notification and the combination of decorative patterns as these initialization effects are all different according to the command received when the pachinko game machine 1 is started. may be the same, or only a part thereof may be the same.

In addition, examples are given of the form in which the start notification is executed in any of the cases where the pachinko game machine 1 is started by hot start, cold start, setting change state, and setting confirmation state. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started by hot start or when it is started in the setting confirmation state, these start-up notifications may not be executed.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 executes a power-off detection process (207SGS432). In the power-off detection process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not there is an input of a power-off signal indicating that the power supply voltage from the power supply board (not shown) has dropped below a predetermined value. If there is no input of a power-off signal, the process is terminated, and if there is an input of a power-off signal, backup data including set value information and player information stored in the RAM 122 is specified, and the specified backup data is specified. Backup data is stored in a backup data storage area provided in RAM 122 . Then, after creating check data to be used when restoring the backup data and storing it in the backup data storage area, the system shifts to loop processing in which no processing is executed until the pachinko game machine 1 is powered off.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 analyzes the received effect control command and performs processing such as setting a flag corresponding to the received effect control command (command analysis process: 207SGS433). In this command analysis process, the effect control CPU 120 confirms the content of the command transmitted from the main board 11 stored in the received command buffer. The effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 is received by interrupt processing based on the effect control INT signal and stored in a buffer area formed in the RAM 122 . In the command analysis process, it is analyzed which command (see FIG. 8-2) is the effect control command saved in the buffer area.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 performs effect control process processing (207SGS434). In the effect control process processing, the display control of the image display device 5 is executed by selecting the process corresponding to the current control state (effect control process flag) among the processes corresponding to the control state.

Next, production random number update processing (207SGS435) for updating the count value of a counter for generating production random numbers such as jackpot symbol determination random numbers (207SGS435), player information input processing (207SGS436) for accepting input of player information, A player information output process (207SGS437) for outputting player information and an effect information tallying process (207SGS438) for tallying effect information are executed. After that, it shifts to 207SGS429.

In the player information input process, the effect control CPU 120 generates a password (a password generated by an external server in which the game information of the player is stored in advance) by the player's operation of the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B. The player accesses the server by using a communication terminal such as a smartphone, receives the generated password), and stores the player information specified from the password in the RAM 122 . Furthermore, the performance control CPU 120 updates and stores the number of fluctuations, the number of big wins, the number of super reach, etc. as the player information stored each time the variation display, the big win game, and the super reach.

In the player information output process, the effect control CPU 120 generates a two-dimensional code based on the player information stored in the RAM 122 by the player's operation of the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B, and generates the two-dimensional code. is displayed on the image display device 5 . After the two-dimensional code is displayed, the player information stored in the RAM 122 is cleared. The player reads the two-dimensional code displayed on the image display device 5 with a portable terminal such as a smart phone, and transmits the player information collected in the current game to an external server. 1 can be stored in the server.

In the performance information aggregation process, the performance control CPU 120 updates and stores the number of fluctuations, the number of big wins, the number of super reach, etc. stored in the RAM 122 as information for performance each time the variation display, the big hit game, and the super reach are executed. do.

[Sub-side game stop processing]
FIG. 8-5 is a flowchart showing sub-side game stop processing. The sub-side game stop processing is executed at 40FS001. The effect control CPU 120 stores the effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by the CPU 103 in the effect control command reception buffer provided in the RAM 122 . Then, the effect control CPU 120 analyzes the command stored in the effect control command reception buffer.

In the sub-side game stop processing, the effect control CPU 120 checks the effect control command reception buffer and determines whether or not the first variation start command is received (40FS010). When it is determined that the effect control CPU 120 has not received the first variation start command (N in 40FS010), the process proceeds to 40FS011. When it is determined that the first variation start command is received (Y at 40FS010), the effect control CPU 120 discards the received command (40FS021). The effect control CPU 120 operates the image display device 5 by discarding the first variation start command during the setting change state or the setting confirmation state, thereby displaying the variation of the fourth symbol corresponding to the first special symbol. It is possible to prevent the execution of controls that do. After that, the process ends.

The effect control CPU 120 checks the effect control command reception buffer and determines whether or not the second variation start command is received (40FS011). When it is determined that the second variation start command is not received (N in 40FS011), the effect control CPU 120 proceeds to the process of 40FS012. When it is determined that the second variation start command is received (Y at 40FS011), the effect control CPU 120 discards the received command (40FS021). The effect control CPU 120 operates the image display device 5 by discarding the second variation start command during the setting change state or the setting confirmation state to display the variation of the fourth symbol corresponding to the second special symbol. It is possible to prevent the execution of controls that do. After that, the process ends.

The effect control CPU 120 checks the effect control command reception buffer and determines whether or not a variation pattern designation command is received (40FS012). When it is determined that the variation pattern designation command is not received (N in 40FS012), the effect control CPU 120 proceeds to the process of 40FS013. When it is determined that the variation pattern designation command is received (Y at 40FS012), the effect control CPU 120 discards the received command (40FS021). The effect control CPU 120 discards the variation pattern designation command during the setting change state or the setting confirmation state, thereby controlling the variable display of decorative patterns and the constant variable display of small patterns by operating the image display device 5. can be prevented from running. After that, the process ends.

The effect control CPU 120 checks the effect control command reception buffer, and determines whether or not the command for specifying during opening of the big winning opening is received (40FS013). When the effect control CPU 120 determines that it has not received the command for specifying during the opening of the big winning opening (N in 40FS013), it proceeds to the process of 40FS014. When the effect control CPU 120 determines that it has received the special winning opening open specification command (Y at 40FS013), it discards the received command (40FS021). The effect control CPU 120 updates the display of the number of rounds during the jackpot game state by operating the image display device 5 by discarding the command for specifying the opening of the big winning opening during the setting change state or the setting confirmation state. You can prevent it from running. After that, the process ends.

The effect control CPU 120 checks the effect control command reception buffer, and determines whether or not the first start winning hole designation command is received (40FS014). When it is determined that the effect control CPU 120 has not received the first start winning opening designation command (N in 40FS014), the process proceeds to 40FS015. When it is determined that the effect control CPU 120 has received the first start winning opening designation command (Y at 40FS014), the received command is discarded (40FS021). The effect control CPU 120 cancels the first start winning opening designation command during the setting change state or the setting confirmation state so as not to display the pending display of the first pending information by operating the image display device 5. can do. After that, the process ends.

The effect control CPU 120 checks the effect control command reception buffer, and determines whether or not the second start winning hole designation command is received (40FS015). When it is determined that the effect control CPU 120 has not received the second start winning opening designation command (N at 40FS015), the process proceeds to 40FS016. When it is determined that the effect control CPU 120 has received the second start winning opening designation command (Y at 40FS015), the received command is discarded (40FS021). The effect control CPU 120 cancels the second start winning opening designation command during the setting change state or the setting confirmation state so as not to display the pending display of the second pending information by operating the image display device 5. can do. After that, the process ends.

The effect control CPU 120 checks the effect control command reception buffer and determines whether or not the symbol designation command is received (40FS016). When it is determined that the design designation command is not received (N at 40FS016), the effect control CPU 120 shifts to the process of 40FS016. When it is determined that the design designation command is received (Y at 40FS016), the effect control CPU 120 discards the received command (40FS021). The effect control CPU 120 cancels the symbol designation command during the setting change state or the setting confirmation state, thereby making it possible not to execute the win-time flash effect by controlling the light emission of the lamp. Further, the effect control CPU 120 cancels the symbol designation command during the setting change state or the setting confirmation state, thereby preventing execution of the winning pending change effect by operating the image display device 5.例文帳に追加. After that, the process ends.

The effect control CPU 120 checks the effect control command reception buffer and determines whether or not the variation type designation command is received (40FS017). When it is determined that the variation type designation command is not received (N in 40FS017), the effect control CPU 120 proceeds to the process of 40FS018. When it is determined that the variation type designation command is received (Y at 40FS017), the effect control CPU 120 discards the received command (40FS021). The effect control CPU 120 cancels the variation type designation command during the setting change state or the setting confirmation state so as not to execute the win-time flash effect by controlling the light emission of the lamp. In addition, the effect control CPU 120 can prevent execution of the pending change effect at the time of winning by operating the image display device 5 by discarding the variation type designation command during the setting change state or the setting confirmation state. can. After that, the process ends.

The effect control CPU 120 checks the effect control command reception buffer and determines whether or not the test command is received (40FS018). Here, the test command is a command sent directly to the effect control board 12 from a command sending device for checking the state of the screen and the state of the character provided in the game machine at the time of factory shipment. . When transmitting test commands, various test commands are transmitted in a state in which a transmission device dedicated to test command transmission is connected to the effect control board 12.例文帳に追加

When it is determined that the test command is not received (N at 40FS018), the effect control CPU 120 shifts to the process of 40FS019. When it is determined that the test command has been received (Y at 40FS018), the effect control CPU 120 executes control according to the test command even during the setting change state or setting confirmation state (40FS020). For example, the effect control CPU 120 operates the image display device 5 based on receiving a test command for checking the liquid crystal of the image display device 5 during the setting change state or the setting confirmation state. Display the check screen. In this manner, processing based on the reception of the test command is executed even during the setting change state or setting confirmation state. After that, the process ends.

The effect control CPU 120 checks the effect control command reception buffer and determines whether or not a command other than the setting change end notification command or the setting confirmation end notification command has been received (40FS019). These commands are, for example, commands as shown in FIG. 8-2. If it is determined that these commands have not been received, the processing ends. When it is determined that these commands have been received, the effect control CPU 120 discards the received commands (40FS021). The effect control CPU 120 can prevent the predetermined effect means such as the image display device 5 from executing the effect by discarding these commands during the setting change state or the setting confirmation state. After that, the process ends.

[Effect obtained by sub-side game stop processing]
As shown in FIG. 8-5, the effect control CPU 120 discards the variation pattern designation command even if it receives the variation pattern designation command when it is controlled in the setting change state. Do not perform receive-based control. In this way, even if an irregular command is received during the setting change state, it is possible to prevent malfunction of the predetermined rendering means such as the image display device 5.

As shown in FIG. 8-5, the effect control CPU 120 discards the variation pattern specification command even if it receives the variation pattern specification command when it is controlled in the setting confirmation state. Do not perform receive-based control. In this way, even if an irregular command is received during the setting confirmation state, it is possible to prevent the predetermined effect means such as the image display device 5 from malfunctioning.

As shown in FIG. 8-5, the effect control CPU 120 receives the first variation start command and the second variation start command when being controlled in the setting change state. Since the fluctuation start command is discarded, the control based on the reception of the first fluctuation start command and the second fluctuation start command is not executed. In this way, even if an irregular command is received during the setting change state, it is possible to prevent malfunction of the predetermined rendering means such as the image display device 5.

As shown in FIG. 8-5, the effect control CPU 120 receives the first variation start command and the second variation start command when being controlled in the setting confirmation state. Since the fluctuation start command is discarded, the control based on the reception of the first fluctuation start command and the second fluctuation start command is not executed. In this way, even if an irregular command is received during the setting confirmation state, it is possible to prevent the predetermined effect means such as the image display device 5 from malfunctioning.

As shown in FIG. 8-5, the effect control CPU 120 discards the special winning opening open designation command even if it receives the special winning opening open designation command when it is controlled in the setting change state. Control based on the reception of the specified command during the opening of the special prize opening is not executed. In this way, even if an irregular command is received during the setting change state, it is possible to prevent malfunction of the predetermined rendering means such as the image display device 5.

As shown in FIG. 8-5, the effect control CPU 120 discards the special winning opening open designation command even if it receives the special winning opening open designation command when it is controlled in the setting confirmation state. Control based on the reception of the specified command during the opening of the special prize opening is not executed. In this way, even if an irregular command is received during the setting confirmation state, it is possible to prevent the predetermined effect means such as the image display device 5 from malfunctioning.

As shown in FIG. 8-5, the effect control CPU 120 receives the first start winning opening designation command and the second start winning opening designation command while being controlled in the setting change state. Since the mouth designation command and the second start prize mouth designation command are discarded, the control based on the reception of the first start prize mouth designation command and the second start prize mouth designation command is not executed. In this way, even if an irregular command is received during the setting change state, it is possible to prevent malfunction of the predetermined rendering means such as the image display device 5.

As shown in FIG. 8-5, the effect control CPU 120 receives the first start winning opening designation command and the second start winning opening designation command while being controlled in the setting confirmation state. Since the mouth designation command and the second start prize mouth designation command are discarded, the control based on the reception of the first start prize mouth designation command and the second start prize mouth designation command is not executed. In this way, even if an irregular command is received during the setting confirmation state, it is possible to prevent the predetermined effect means such as the image display device 5 from malfunctioning.

As shown in FIG. 8-5, the effect control CPU 120 discards the symbol designation command and the variation type command when it is controlled in the setting change state. Do not execute control. In this way, even if an irregular command is received during the setting change state, it is possible to prevent malfunction of predetermined effect means such as the winning lamp and the image display device 5.例文帳に追加

As shown in FIG. 8-5, the effect control CPU 120 discards the symbol designation command and the variation type command when it is controlled in the setting confirmation state, so that the symbol designation command and the variation type command are received. Do not execute control. In this way, even if an irregular command is received during the setting confirmation state, it is possible to prevent malfunction of predetermined effect means such as the winning lamp and the image display device 5. - 特許庁

As shown in FIG. 8-4, the effect control CPU 120 analyzes the command from the CPU 103, but then discards the received command like 40FS021. In this way, even if an irregular command is received in the setting change state or the setting confirmation state, it is possible to prevent the predetermined effect means such as the image display device 5 from malfunctioning. Further, since information is not left by discarding the received command, even if the setting change state or the setting confirmation state is terminated, no erroneous command remains and no malfunction is executed.

As shown in Fig. 8-4, based on the reception of the setting value change start notification command, the setting is made to display an image notifying the setting change state, and the setting value confirmation start notification command is received. to display an image notifying that the setting confirmation state is set. In this way, it is possible to indicate that the setting change state or the setting confirmation state is being controlled, and even if an irregular command is received in the setting change state or the setting confirmation state, the image display device 5 or the like can be displayed. It is possible to prevent the predetermined effect means from malfunctioning.

As indicated by 40FS020 in FIG. 8-5, even when the control is in the setting change state or the setting confirmation state, control according to the test command is executed. In this way, even when the control is in the setting change state or the setting confirmation state, the operation of the predetermined effect means such as the image display device 5 can be executed based on the test command.

[Production example of specific production]
Next, with respect to the characteristic portion 147F, there is a setting suggestion effect as a suggestion specific effect of a suggestion mode corresponding to the setting suggestion, which is a performance for suggesting the setting of the set value, and a notice specific effect of a performance mode of giving a predetermined notice. An example of an effect that can execute a specific effect including an expectation degree forewarning effect of a forewarning mode suggesting control of a jackpot game state will be described.

FIG. 8-6 is a table for explaining the types of images displayed as specific effect images in specific effects. FIG. 8-6 shows a plurality of types of specific effect images and whether each of the specific effect images is a specific effect type, a setting suggestive effect or an expectation level advance notice effect.

As shown in FIG. 8-6, the specific effect images can display "bell", "watermelon", "cherry", "opportunity", and "heat". "Watermelon" and "cherry" are setting suggestion images used for setting suggestion effects executed in the suggestion effect mode. "Bell" is a setting-suggestion special image used for the setting-suggestion special effect, which is a special effect executed in a special effect mode similar to the setting-suggestion effect, although different from the setting-suggestion effect. The setting suggestion special image has some aspects in common with the setting suggestion image, such as the display mode with a star in the upper right corner, which is common to the setting suggestion image, and is commonly used in actual slot machines. This image is conceptually similar to the setting suggesting image because it is an image that is used as a reference. “Good opportunity” and “extreme heat” are used as the expectation level notice images of the expectation level notice effect.

Specific effect images consisting of "Bell", "Watermelon", "Cherry", "Opportunity", and "Intense heat" are shown in later-described FIGS. When displayed, the following expectations are suggested.

When any one of "bell", "watermelon", and "cherry" is displayed as a presentation result, the degree of expectation for the high setting in the setting suggestion has a relationship of "bell"<"watermelon"<"cherry". However, since "Bell" is used for a production different from the setting suggestion production as described above, it does not directly suggest a setting. That is, the setting suggestion special effect that displays "Bell" as a production result is visually and conceptually similar to the setting suggestion effect, but if neither the setting suggestion effect nor the expectation level notice effect is executed This is because the effect is determined by lottery as to whether or not it is executed.

In addition, the expectation level for the big hit in the expectation level announcement when either "opportunity" or "extreme heat" is displayed as a result of presentation has a relation of "opportunity"<"extreme heat".

In addition, some display modes are common between setting suggestion images used for setting suggestion effects such as "watermelon" and "cherry" and setting suggestion special images used for setting suggestion special effects such as "bell". I gave an example. As an example where some display modes are shared in this way, the images may have different shapes but the same color, or the images may have different shapes but the same display brightness (for example, shining). The size of the images may be different, but the shapes of the images may be common. Some of the images displayed may be common.

Also, as the setting suggestion special image used for the setting suggestion special effect, an example of using only one type of image "Bell" was shown, but not limited to this, the setting suggestion special image used for the setting suggestion special effect , a plurality of types may be provided.

Also, an example is shown in which the display of "bell" is a setting suggestion special image used for the setting suggestion special effect. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the display of "bell" may be used as a setting suggestion image used for the setting suggestion rendering with the relationship of "bell"<"watermelon"<"cherry".

FIG. 8-7 is a display screen view of the image display device 5 showing an effect example of the first specific effect and the second specific effect when the setting suggesting image is displayed as the effect result of the specific effect. In the figure, a downward arrow indicates that variable display is in progress. As the specific effect, one of the first specific effect and the second specific effect having different effect modes can be selected by lottery and executed.

The first specific effect is a specific effect in which a mini-slot effect is executed during the variable display of decorative symbols, as shown in FIGS. 8-7 (1A) to (1D). The mini-slot effect is a small slot machine that variably displays the specific effect images "Bell", "Watermelon", "Cherry", "Opportunity", and "Fierce Heat" shown in FIG. A mini-slot image 147F002 in the form of a slot machine is displayed, and in the mini-slot image 147F002, specific effect images of "Bell", "Watermelon", "Cherry", "Opportunity", and "Extreme heat" are scrolled and displayed. After executing the variable display of the time, as a result of the effect, one of the specific effect images is derived and displayed as a stop symbol.

The second specific effect is, as shown in FIGS. 8-7 (2A) to (2C), a specific effect in which a box-opening effect is executed during variable display of decorative symbols. When opening the box, it is confirmed that any one of the specific effect images "Bell", "Watermelon", "Cherry", "Good Opportunity", and "Fierce Heat" shown in Fig. 8-6 is included. This is an effect in which a suggestive box-shaped box image 147F003 is displayed, the lid of the box image 147F003 is opened, and any specific effect image appears and displayed as the effect result.

The first specific effect will be specifically described with reference to FIGS. 8-7 (1A) to (1D). When the first specific effect is executed, first, as shown in FIG. 8-7 (1A), the decorative patterns are variable in the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative design display areas 5L, 5C, 5R. While being displayed, a character image 147F001 for a specific effect is displayed, and a balloon image 147F005 with a character "Attention!" be started.

Then, as shown in FIG. 8-7 (1B), the character image 147F001 and the balloon image 147F005 are erased as an introductory effect, the mini-slot image 147F002 is displayed at the lower center of the screen, and the variable display of the specific effect image is executed. is started. After that, as shown in FIG. 8-7 (1C), the mini-slot effect is continued, and the character image 147F001 is displayed again and performs a predetermined action, thereby boosting the variable display by the mini-slot effect. is executed. Then, after the mini-slot image 147F002 is variably displayed, when a predetermined effect period of the mini-slot effect elapses, as shown in FIG. , ``watermelon'', ``cherry'', ``opportunity'', and ``extreme heat'' are stopped and displayed, and the effect result is confirmed and displayed, thereby executing the effect result notification.

FIG. 8-7 (1D) shows an example in which the setting suggesting image "cherry" is displayed as a final effect result. In this way, when the setting suggesting image is confirmed and displayed as the effect result, the specific effect has a meaning as the setting suggesting effect.

Next, the second specific effect will be specifically described with reference to FIGS. 8-7 (2A) to (2C). When the second specific effect is executed, first, as shown in FIG. 8-7 (2A), an introductory effect similar to the first specific effect shown in FIG. 8-7 (1A) is executed.

Then, as shown in FIG. 8-7 (2B), the character image 147F001 and the balloon image 147F005 are erased as an introductory effect, and the box image 147F003 starts to be displayed at the bottom center of the screen. After that, in the second specific effect, the fanning effect as shown in FIG. As in -7 (2C), the lid is opened in the box image 147F003, and any of the specific effect images 147F004, ``Bell'', ``Watermelon'', ``Cherry'', ``Opportunity'', and ``Extreme heat'' The effect result notification is executed by displaying the effect jumping out and appearing and finalizing and displaying the effect result.

FIG. 8-7 (2C) shows an example in which the setting suggesting image "cherry" is displayed as a final effect result. In this way, when the setting suggesting image is confirmed and displayed as the effect result, the second specific effect has a meaning as the setting suggesting effect.

FIG. 8-8 is a display screen view of the image display device 5 showing an effect example of the first specific effect and the second specific effect when the expectation level preview image is displayed as the effect result of the specific effect.

8-8 (1A) to (1D) will be used to specifically explain the first specific effect when the expectation degree preview image is displayed as the effect result of the specific effect. As shown in FIGS. 8-8 (1A) to (1C), similar to the first specific effect when the setting suggestion image is displayed as the effect result of the specific effect, the introduction effect of the mini-slot effect and the mini-slot effect A stimulating effect is executed.

Then, in the first specific effect when the expectation level preview image is displayed as the effect result of the specific effect, as shown in FIG. When the preview image is displayed as the effect result, the effect result notification is executed. In this way, when the expectation level announcement image is confirmed and displayed as the effect result, the first specific effect has a meaning as the expectation level announcement effect.

Next, with reference to FIGS. 8-8 (2A) to (2C), the second specific effect when the expectation degree preview image is displayed as the effect result of the specific effect will be specifically described. As shown in FIGS. 8-8 (2A) and (2B), the introduction effect of opening the box effect is executed in the same manner as the second specific effect when the setting suggestion image is displayed as the effect result of the specific effect.

Then, in the second specific effect when the expectation degree preview image is displayed as the effect result of the specific effect, after the predetermined effect period of the box opening effect elapses, the box is displayed as shown in FIG. 8-7 (2C). The lid is opened in the image 147F003, and the effect result notification is executed by confirming and displaying the expectation level preview image such as "hot heat", which is the specific effect image 147F006, as the effect result. In this way, when the expectation level announcement image is confirmed and displayed as the effect result, the second specific effect has a meaning as the expectation level announcement effect.

As shown in FIGS. 8-7 (1A), (2A) and FIGS. 8-8 (1A), (2A), when the expectation degree announcement effect is executed and when the setting suggestion effect is executed Some of the performance modes of the expectation level announcement performance and the setting suggestion performance are shared in common, such as the first performance mode of the introductory performance part being common. When the effect is executed, the player cannot determine whether it is the advance notice mode of the expectation degree notice effect or the suggestion mode of the setting suggestion effect until the effect result is shown. It is possible to attract the player's attention to the game, and to improve the amusement of the production. It should be noted that most of the presentation mode of the expectation degree announcement presentation and the presentation mode of the setting suggestion presentation may be common to each other. In other words, it is sufficient that at least a part of the effect modes of the expectation level announcement effect and the effect mode of the setting suggestion effect are common to each other.

As the specific effect, as shown in FIGS. 8-7 and 8-8, an example is shown which is executed when all of the left, middle and right decoration patterns are being displayed in a variable manner. However, without being limited to this, the specific effect may be executed during variable display in a state in which part of the left, middle, and right decorative symbols are stopped or temporarily stopped.

In addition, as an introduction effect portion of the specific effect, for example, as shown in FIGS. , and (2A) and (2B) are the periods from the start of display of the character image 147F001 and balloon image 147F005 to the start of display of the box image 147F003. However, not limited to this, as the introduction effect part of the specific effect, the period before the start of display of the mini-slot image 147F002 as shown in FIG. 8-7 (1A) and the It may be set as a period until the box image 147F003 is displayed.

[Example of relationship between fluctuation time of variable display and effect pattern of specific effect]
Next, the relationship between the fluctuation time of the variable display and the effect pattern of the specific effect will be described. FIG. 8-9 is a timing chart showing the relationship between the fluctuation time of the variable display and the effect pattern of the specific effect. FIG. 8-9(A) shows the relationship between the variable time during variable display and the specific effect in the normal variable state (variation in states other than the variable shortening state and the time saving state). FIG. 8-9(B) shows the relationship between the variable time during the variable display in the variable shortened state and the specific effect.

In FIGS. 8-9 (A) and (B), as described below, the specific effect includes at least the effect introduction part and the effect result notification part, and the effect It mainly shows that the length of the period from the introductory part to the presentation result notification part is different.

As shown in (a) and (b) of FIG. 8-9 (A), even if the same deviation display result is obtained, the variable display in the shortened fluctuation state has a shorter fluctuation time than the variable display in the normal fluctuation state. is executed in

If it is decided to execute the specific effect during the variable display in the normal fluctuation state, the first specific effect (mini slot effect) or the second specific effect (box opening) as shown in FIG. directing) is feasible. Specifically, when it is decided to execute the specific effect during the variable display in the normal fluctuation state, which of the first specific effect and the second specific effect is to be executed is selected and determined at a predetermined ratio. . When it is decided to execute the specific effect during the variable display of the variable shortening state, only the second specific effect (box opening effect) can be executed as shown in FIG. 8-9(B).

The first specific effect shown in (b) of FIG. 8-9 (A) includes an introductory effect unit that executes an introductory effect and a stimulating effect that executes an inciting effect, as described in FIGS. 8-6 and 8-7. and an effect result notification unit that executes effect result notification. The second specific effect shown in (c) of FIG. 8-9 (A) and (b) of FIG. 8-9 (B) is, as described in FIGS. It is an effect including an introduction effect part that is not provided and executes an introduction effect and an effect result notification part that executes effect result notification.

As shown in FIGS. 8-9 (A) and (B), the specific effect differs in the length of the period from the introduction effect part to the effect result notification part according to the length of the fluctuation time of the variable display. In other words, as shown in FIG. 8-9, regarding the specific effect that can be suggested regarding the setting of the set value, as shown in FIG. The length of the period from the performance introduction part to the performance result notification part differs depending on the length of the variable display period, such as the length of the period from the performance introduction part to the performance result notification part.

For example, the first specific effect (b) that can be executed in the variable display in the normal fluctuation state of FIG. 8-9 (A) is shown in (b) that can be executed in the variable display in the fluctuation shortened state of FIG. A period from the introduction effect part to the effect result notification part is longer than that of the second specific effect. In the variable display of the normal fluctuation state of FIG. 8-9 (A), either the first specific effect or the second specific effect can be selected and executed, but the variable shortened state of FIG. 8-9 (B) In the variable display of , only the second specific effect can be executed. As a result, in the specific effect, the length of the period from the introductory effect part to the effect result notification part differs according to the length of the fluctuation time of the variable display.

Also, although illustration is omitted, in the variable display in the normal fluctuation state, the specific effect is, during one variable display, the first specific effect of setting suggestion effect, and then the second expectation level announcement effect. It may be possible to execute a specific effect of Therefore, the execution period of the specific effect is executed in an execution period that can be executed twice within the fluctuation time of the variable display in the normal fluctuation state.

Note that the specific effect is not limited to being executed twice during one variable display, and effect control may be performed so that it can be executed three or more times. Further, the specific effect may be effect controlled so that it can be executed only once during one variable display.

Note that the specific effect may be executed at an execution timing selected from one of a plurality of execution timings during one variable display. Effect control may be performed such that the degree of expectation set in the setting is different, or the degree of expectation controlled to the jackpot game state is different.

Further, in the variable display of the variable shortened state, the first specific effect may be made executable within the variable time by shortening the execution time as compared with (a) of FIG. 8-9(A). In that case, which of the first specific effect and the second specific effect is to be executed may be selected and determined at a predetermined ratio.

Also, in variable display in the normal fluctuation state, the second specific effect may not be executed, and only the first specific effect may be executed.

[Example of effect control processing that enables specific effect to be executed]
Next, a specific effect setting process will be described as a process for making the specific effect executable in the effect control CPU 120 . FIG. 8-10 is a flow chart showing specific effect setting processing. The specific effect setting process can be executed as a process (subroutine) forming part of the variable display start setting process (S171 in FIG. 7).

(Example of data table used in specific effect setting process)
First, before explaining the processing contents of the specific effect setting process, various data tables used in the specific effect setting process will be explained. Various data tables described below are stored in the ROM 121 .

<Setting Suggestion Display Selection Table>
FIG. 8-11 shows a setting suggestion effect cherry display selection table and a setting suggestion effect watermelon selection table. FIG. 8-11(A) shows a setting suggestion effect cherry display selection table for selecting whether or not to display "cherry" as the effect result of the setting suggestion effect. FIG. 8-11(B) shows a setting suggestion effect watermelon display selection table for selecting whether or not to display "watermelon" as the effect result of the setting suggestion effect.

FIG. 8-11(A) shows the relationship between set values 1 to 6, with cherry display, and without cherry display. In FIG. 8-11(A), the selection ratio is shown in % with and without cherry display. The selection of such a cherry display or non-cherry display is executed by a lottery using random numbers for judging selection of setting suggestion effect cherry display.

In the setting suggestion effect cherry display selection table in FIG. The data are set so that As a result, in the case of the set value 6, the cherry display can be selected at a rate nine times higher than in the case of the set value 1. FIG.

FIG. 8-11(B) shows the relationship between setting values 1 to 6, with watermelon display, and without watermelon display. In FIG. 8-11(A), the selection ratio is shown in % with and without the watermelon display. The selection of watermelon display and non-watermelon display is performed by lottery using random numbers for judging setting suggestion effect watermelon display selection.

In the setting suggestion effect watermelon display selection table of FIG. The data are set so that As a result, when the set value is 6, the watermelon display can be selected at a rate 3.5 times higher than when the set value is 1.

In addition, when comparing Fig. 8-11 (A) and Fig. 8-11 (B), on the low set value side such as set value 1 to set value 3, watermelon display is selected over cherry display. On the high set value side such as set value 4 to set value 6, the rate of selection with cherry display is set higher than with watermelon display. As a result, when a watermelon or cherry is displayed as the effect result in the setting suggesting effect, it is possible to suggest that the ratio of the high setting is higher than that of the low setting. Furthermore, in the setting suggestion effect, it is possible to suggest that the setting is higher when the cherry is displayed as the effect result than when the watermelon is displayed as the effect result.

<Decision table for execution/non-execution of expectation level notice effect>
FIG. 8-12 is a diagram showing an expectation level announcement effect execution presence/absence determination table. The degree-of-expectation performance execution presence/absence determination table is a table for determining whether or not to execute the degree-of-expectation performance.

The specific effect can be executed twice during one variable display, and as the specific effects, the expectation degree announcement effect can be executed after the setting suggestion effect is executed, and the specific effect is executed during one variable display. can be executed only once, and only the expectation degree announcement effect can be executed.

FIG. 8-12 (A) shows the execution ratio of the expectation level announcement effect when it is decided to execute the setting suggestion effect and the display result is "miss". It is an execution presence/absence determination table 1 . In the execution/non-execution determination table 1 of the expectation level announcement effect, a determination value for determining whether or not the expectation level announcement effect is executed is assigned to each variation pattern for loss. The selection of execution/non-execution of the expectation level announcement effect in the execution/non-execution determination table 1 of the expectation level announcement effect is executed by a lottery using random numbers for selecting the execution/non-execution of the expectation level announcement effect. The following determination is made using the execution/non-execution determination table 1 of the expectation level announcement effect.

The effect control CPU 120 decides not to execute the expectation degree announcement effect at a rate of 100% when the variation pattern is "non-reach loss" (variation pattern resulting in a loss display result without reaching the reach state). do. Also, when the variation pattern is ``missing normal reach'' (variation pattern resulting in display of failure after the state of normal reach), it is decided not to execute the expectation degree announcement performance at a rate of 100%. Further, when the variation pattern is "loss of super reach" (variation pattern resulting in a failure display result after entering the super reach state), it is determined not to execute the expectation degree announcement effect at a rate of 60%, and 40 Decide to run at a rate of %.

FIG. 8-12(B) shows the execution ratio of the expectation level announcement effect when it is decided to execute the setting suggestion effect and the display result is "big hit". It is an execution presence/absence determination table 2 . In the execution/non-execution determination table 2 of the expectation level announcement performance, a determination value for determining whether or not the expectation level announcement performance is executed is assigned to each of the big win variation patterns. The selection of execution/non-execution of the expectation level announcement performance in the execution/non-execution determination table 2 of the expectation level announcement performance is executed by a lottery using a random number for selecting the execution/non-execution of the expectation level announcement performance. The following determination is made using the execution/non-execution determination table 2 of the expectation degree announcement effect.

A performance control CPU 120 decides not to execute the expectation degree announcement performance at a rate of 100% when the variation pattern is a ``normal reach big hit'' (a variation pattern that results in a big win display result after a normal reach state). Further, when the variation pattern is "super reach jackpot" (variation pattern in which the result of the display of the jackpot is displayed after the state of super reach), it is determined not to execute the expectation level announcement effect at a rate of 20%. It is decided to run at a rate of %.

As shown in FIGS. 8-12 (A) and (B), whether or not to execute the expectation degree announcement effect when executing the setting suggestion effect is determined based on the variation pattern (variation time). When it is decided to execute the setting suggestion performance, if the variation pattern is non-reach failure, normal reach failure, or normal reach jackpot, the expectation degree announcement performance is not executed at a rate of 100%. When the fluctuation pattern (fluctuation time) is a super reach failure, it is decided to execute the expectation degree announcement performance at a rate of 40%, and when it is a super reach jackpot, the expectation degree announcement performance is performed. It is decided to run 80% of the time. Thus, in one variable display, two specific effects can be executed according to the variation pattern. May be executed in order.

FIG. 8-12 (C) shows the execution ratio of the expectation level announcement effect when it is decided not to execute the setting suggestion effect and the display result is "missing". It is an execution presence/absence determination table 3 . In the execution/non-execution determination table 3 of the expectation level announcement effect, a determination value for determining whether or not the expectation level announcement effect is executed is assigned to each variation pattern for loss. The selection of execution/non-execution of the expectation level announcement effect in the execution/non-execution determination table 3 of the expectation level announcement effect is executed by a lottery using a random number for selecting the execution/non-execution of the expectation level announcement effect. The following determination is made using the execution/non-execution determination table 3 of the expectation level announcement effect.

The effect control CPU 120 determines not to execute the expectation level announcement effect at a rate of 100% when the variation pattern is "non-reach out". Further, when the variation pattern is "no normal reach", it is decided not to execute the expectation degree announcement effect at a rate of 80% and to execute it at a rate of 20%. Further, when the variation pattern is "missing super reach", it is decided not to execute the expectation level announcement effect at a rate of 40% and to execute it at a rate of 60%.

FIG. 8-12 (D) shows the execution ratio of the expectation level announcement effect when it is decided to execute the setting suggestion effect and the display result is "big hit". It is an execution presence/absence determination table 4 . In the execution/non-execution determination table 4 of the expectation level announcement performance, a determination value for determining whether or not the expectation level announcement performance is executed is assigned to each of the big win variation patterns. The selection of execution/non-execution of the expectation level announcement effect in the execution/non-execution determination table 4 of the expectation level announcement effect is executed by lottery using a random number for selecting the execution/non-execution of the expectation level announcement effect. The following determination is made using the execution/non-execution determination table 4 of the expectation degree announcement effect.

The performance control CPU 120 decides not to execute the expectation level announcement performance at a rate of 30% and to execute it at a rate of 70% when the variation pattern is "normal reach big win". Further, when the variation pattern is "super reach jackpot" (variation pattern in which the result of the display of the jackpot is displayed after the state of super reach), it is determined not to execute the expectation degree announcement performance at a rate of 30%, and 70 Decide to run at a rate of %.

As described above, the specific effect is executed twice during one variable display, and the expectation degree announcement effect can be executed after the setting suggestion effect is executed, and the specific effect is executed during one variable display. is executed only once, and there are cases where only the setting suggestion effect can be executed and only the expectation degree announcement effect can be executed. When it is decided to execute the setting suggestion effect for the variable display, it is possible to decide to execute the expectation level announcement effect only when the super reach effect is executed.

Further, only when the variable display is performed in the super reach variation pattern, which is a variation pattern with a relatively long variation time, the specific effect can be performed twice during one variable display. When only the expectation level announcement effect can be executed during one variable display, as shown in (C) and (D), the expectation level announcement is executed in the relationship "non-reach<normal reach<super reach". percentage is set. Further, by comparing (A) and (B) and comparing (C) and (D), when the big hit display result is obtained, the expectation level notice effect is executed more than when the losing display result is obtained. high percentage of As a result, when the expectation degree announcement effect is executed, the expectation degree of the big win display result can be made higher than when it is not executed.

<Other production data tables>
FIG. 8-13 is a diagram showing an expectation level notice effect character determination table, a bell display effect selection table, and a specific effect type selection table. The degree-of-expectation performance execution presence/absence determination table is a table for determining whether or not to execute the degree-of-expectation performance.

FIG. 8-13(A) shows an expectation notice for selecting characters (opportunity, extreme heat) to be displayed as a result of the expectation notice effect when it is decided to execute the expectation notice effect. This is a performance character selection table. In the expectation degree notice effect character selection table, the selection ratio when the variable display results in a misplaced display result and the selection ratio when the variable display result results in a big hit display result for the characters "good opportunity" and "rapid heat" It is shown. Selection of the expectation degree notice effect character in the expectation degree notice effect character determination table is executed by lottery using random numbers for selecting the expectation degree notice effect character.

In FIG. 8-13(A), the selection rate of "opportunity" is set to be higher than that of "extreme heat" when the display result is a failure. On the other hand, when a big hit is displayed, the selection ratio of "hot" is set higher than that of "opportunity". As a result, when the characters "opportunity" are displayed as the result of the expectation notice effect, the expectation of the big hit display result increases, but the characters "hot heat" are displayed as the result of the wait notice effect. It is possible to further increase the degree of expectation that the result of the big win display will be obtained when the player wins.

Fig. 8-13(B) selects whether or not to display "Bell" as a setting suggestion special effect as the effect result when it is decided that neither the setting suggestion effect nor the expectation level notice effect will be executed. It is a bell display result effect selection table for doing. The selection of whether or not to execute the effect result display of "bell" in the bell display effect selection table is executed by lottery using random numbers for selecting the bell display result effect.

The bell display result effect selection table indicates that 50% of the selections are made with execution, and 50% are selected without execution. As a result, when it is determined that neither the setting suggestion effect nor the expectation level notice effect will be executed, the setting suggestion special effect that displays "Bell" as the effect result may or may not be executed. become.

As for the bell display effect selection table, either one of the setting suggestion effect and the expectation level notice effect may have a higher selection ratio than the other.

FIG. 8-13 (C) shows a first specific effect (mini-slot effect) when it is determined to execute a specific effect by any of the setting suggestion effect, the expectation level notice effect, and the setting suggestion special effect. This is a specific effect type selection table for selecting which type of effect mode (effect pattern) to be executed, ie, the second specific effect (box opening effect). The selection of the first specific effect and the second specific effect is performed by lottery using random numbers for determining the selection of the type of specific effect.

In the specific effect type selection table, the relationship between the selection ratio of the first specific effect and the selection ratio of the second specific effect is shown for each of the variable display in the normal variation state and the variable display in the shortened variation state. ing. For the variable display in the normal fluctuation state, a selection ratio relationship of "first specific effect>second specific effect" is set. For the variable display in the shortened variable state, a selection ratio relationship of "first specific effect<second specific effect" is set. As for the variable display in the shortened variable state, the selection ratio of the first specific effect is set to 0%. This is because, as shown in FIG. 8-9, the first specific effect in this embodiment is set to a longer effect time than the change time of the shortened change state. In addition, when the first specific effect is set to a effect time shorter than the variable time of the shortened variable state, the selection ratio of the first specific effect is set to be less than 0% for the variable display in the shortened variable state. You can set it to a higher percentage.

(Description of flowchart for executing specific display)
Next, with reference to FIGS. 8-10, the specific display effect setting process for setting effects for executing the specific display using the data tables of FIGS. 8-11 to 8-13 will be described.

The specific display effect setting process of FIGS. 8-10 is included in the process of setting various effects in the variable display start setting process (S171 in FIG. 7). In the specific display effect setting process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the variable display to be executed this time is executed in the high base state (147FS001). Whether or not the game is in the high base state is determined based on the game state data stored in the RAM 122 as the current game state designated by the game state designation command in FIG. 8-2.

When the effect control CPU 120 is in the high base state (Y in 147FS001), the process ends. As a result, the specific effect is not executed when it is determined that the player is in the high base state, so the following effects can be obtained. First, it is possible to prevent the specific effect from being executed with high frequency, and to prevent the player from estimating the setting of the setting value in a short period of time. Moreover, since the high base state is a state in which the variable display is executed frequently when accompanied by the time saving state, it is possible to suppress the execution of the specific effect from becoming excessively frequent. In addition, by optimizing the execution frequency of the specific effect, it is possible to prevent the specific effect from becoming complicated. On the other hand, when the effect control CPU 120 is not in the high base state (N in 147FS001), it extracts a random number for determining setting suggesting effect cherry display selection, and creates a setting suggesting effect cherry display selection table of FIG. 8-11 (A). is used to select and determine whether or not to display the cherry display result, and the determination result is stored in the RAM 122 (147FS002).

Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is determined at 147FS002 that a cherry display result is to be displayed (147FS003). When the effect control CPU 120 determines that the cherry display result is to be displayed (determination of no display) (Y at 147FS003), it proceeds to 147FS005. On the other hand, when it is not determined that the cherry display result is to be displayed (N in 147FS003), the effect control CPU 120 extracts a random number for judging selection of the setting suggestion effect watermelon display, and sets the setting shown in FIG. 8-11(B). Using the suggestive effect watermelon display selection table, whether or not to display the watermelon display result is selected and determined, the determination result is stored in the RAM 122 (147FS004), and the process proceeds to 147FS005.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 acquires information on the variation pattern of the current variable display and information on the display result of the current variable display (147FS005). Specifically, in 147FS005, the effect control CPU 120 is based on the current variation pattern command stored in the effect control command reception buffer of the RAM 122, the information of the current variation pattern and the information of the display result of the current variable display. to get

Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute the expectation level announcement using any of the execution/non-execution determination tables 1 to 4 of the expectation level announcement effect shown in FIG. Store in RAM 122 (147FS006).

Next, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not it is decided to execute the expectation level announcement effect (147FS007). The effect control CPU 120 proceeds to 147FS009, which will be described later, when it is determined not to execute the expectation level announcement effect (N at 147FS007). On the other hand, when a decision is made to execute the expectation level announcement effect (Y at 147FS007), the effect control CPU 120 extracts a random number for selecting execution/non-execution, and stores it in the data related to the setting suggestion effect that can be stored by 147FS002 or 147FS004. Based on this, it is confirmed whether or not the setting suggestion effect is executed, and based on the information of the display result of the current variable display acquired in 147FS005, the execution presence/absence determination tables 1 to 4 of the expectation level advance notice effect are selected. Select the corresponding table. Then, using the selected table, based on the information of the current variation pattern acquired by 147FS005, the information of the display result of the current variable display, and the extracted value of the random number for selecting whether or not to execute the expectation level notice effect, Whether or not to execute the expectation degree announcement is determined, and the determination result is stored in the RAM 122. - 特許庁

Next, the effect control CPU 120 extracts the expectation degree notice effect character selection random number, confirms the display result based on the display result information acquired by the 147FS005, and extracts the expectation degree notice effect character selection random number value. based on the data about the setting suggestive effect that can be stored by 147FS002 or 147FS004, selects and decides the character (opportunity, intense heat) to be displayed as the effect result in the expectation level advance notice effect, and stores the decision result in the RAM 122. and proceed to 147FS009.

Next, at 147FS009, the effect control CPU 120 determines not to execute any of the setting suggestion effect of displaying the cherry display result, the setting suggestion effect of displaying the watermelon display result, and the expectation level notice effect at 147FS002 to 147FS006. (147FS009).

The effect control CPU 120 advances to 147FS012, which will be described later, when any of these effects is determined to be executed (N at 147FS009). On the other hand, the effect control CPU 120 extracts the bell display effect selection random number when it is determined not to execute any of these effects (Y in 147FS009), and Using the bell display effect selection table shown in FIG. 2, based on the extracted value of the random number for selecting the bell display effect, it is determined whether or not to execute the bell display as the setting suggestion special effect, and the determination result is stored in the RAM 122 ( 147FS010), go to 147FS011.

At 147FS011, the effect control CPU 120 executes all of the setting suggestion effect to display the cherry display result, the setting suggestion effect to display the watermelon display result, the expectation level notice effect, and the bell display result suggestion effect at 147FS002 to 147FS010. It is determined whether or not a decision has been made not to do so (147FS011).

When it is decided not to execute any of these effects (Y at 147FS011), the effect control CPU 120 determines "No execution of specific effects" (147FS014), and ends the process. As a result, the specific effect is not executed. On the other hand, the effect control CPU 120 extracts a specific effect type selection determination random number when it is determined to execute one of these effects (N in 147FS011), and receives an output control command. Based on the current variation pattern command stored in the buffer, the type of variation pattern is confirmed to determine whether it is a variable display in a normal variation state or a variable display in a reduced variation state. Then, the normal fluctuation state and the fluctuation reduction state are distinguished, and based on the extracted value of the random number for specific production type selection determination, the first specific production (mini slot production) and the second specific production (box opening production) It selects and determines which type of effect (effect pattern) of the specific effect is to be executed, and stores the determination result in the RAM 122 (147FS012).

147FS002, 147FS004, 147FS008, and 147FS010 determine whether the specific effect is to be executed in which effect type (effect pattern), the first specific effect (mini-slot effect) or the second specific effect (box opening effect). Since the selection is determined after the performance result display is determined, the performance display results such as the cherry display result and the watermelon display result can be displayed in common regardless of the performance pattern of the specific performance. That is, a common effect display result can be displayed for the first specific effect and the second specific effect regardless of the effect pattern of the specific effect.

Then, the effect control CPU 120 sets the effect control data for executing the specific effect based on the effect content of the specific effect determined by 147F002 to 147F012 (147FS013), and ends the process.

When the effect control data for executing the specific effect is set by 147FS013, the specific effect is executed in the set effect pattern by the variable display process (S172) of FIG. 7 based on the data.

In the specific effect setting process of FIG. 8-13, the effect results are determined in the following order when determining the effect results to be displayed in the specific effect. "Lottery to determine whether or not the cherry display result with the highest expected level in which the set value in 147FS002 is set to high → Watermelon display result in which the set value in 147FS004 is set to high and the expected level is lower than the cherry display result A lottery as to whether or not to execute the expectation level announcement in 147FS006 → A lottery as to whether or not the expectation level announcement is to be executed in 147FS008 → A lottery for the type of expectation level announcement characters when the expectation level announcement is executed in 147FS008 → Whether or not the bell display result in 147FS010 the lottery". Then, when the display result of the specific effect is not determined in any of these lotteries, it is decided not to execute the specific effect.

As described above, in the specific effect setting process of FIG. 8-13, the common effect display result can be displayed for the first specific effect and the second specific effect regardless of the effect pattern of the specific effect. It is possible to surely execute the specific performance for suggesting the setting of the set value, and the interest in the game can be heightened.

In addition, in the specific effect setting process of FIG. 8-13, after the lottery for the execution of the setting suggestion effect as the specific effect is performed, the lottery for the execution of the expectation level announcement effect is performed, so the setting suggestion effect is given priority. This effect control can be performed, and the player's attention to the specific effect can be improved. As the specific effect, a lottery for execution of the setting suggestion effect may be performed after a lottery for execution of the expectation level announcement effect is performed.

In addition, regarding the specific effect that can suggest the setting of the set value, as shown in Fig. 8-9, the effect introduction part of the specific effect from the effect introduction part to the effect result notification part with the normal change state change time and the change shortened state change time Depending on the length of the variable display period, such as the length of the period of Regardless, in the production result notification unit, common production results (common content) can be notified. As a result, in the specific effect in which the period from the effect introduction part to the effect result notification part is long, the period from the effect introduction part to the effect result notification part is longer than the specific effect in which the period from the effect introduction part to the effect result notification part is short. It is possible to increase the degree of attention of the player for the effect of . Therefore, it is possible to increase the player's attention to the performance during the period from the performance introduction portion of the specific performance for suggesting the setting of the set value to the performance result notification portion, thereby enhancing the interest in the game.

In addition, as for the specific effects that can be suggested for the setting of the set values, as shown in FIG. 8-11 (A), (B) includes a setting suggestive effect of the effect mode to be performed and a setting suggestive effect of a effect mode that is partly common to the effect mode of the setting suggestive effect such as with a star mark. , the lottery for the execution of the setting suggestion effect is performed at different rates according to the setting of the setting value, and in the specific effect setting process of FIGS. When it is determined that none of the advance notice effects are executed, regardless of the setting values 1 to 6 as shown in FIG. 8-13 (B) in the processing of 147FS009 in FIG. A lottery for execution of the setting-suggestion special performance is performed at a common rate regardless of the setting of the setting value so that the presence or absence of the setting-suggestion special performance is determined. As a result, the player can be made to pay attention to which performance mode the specific performance is executed, the suggestion performance mode of the setting suggestion performance or the special performance mode of the setting suggestion special performance, in which the performance modes are partially common. , can excite interest in the game.

It should be noted that 147FS002, 147FS004, 147FS008, and 147FS010 specify which of the first specific effect (mini-slot effect) and the second specific effect (box-opening effect) the specific effect is executed (effect pattern). The selection may be determined before determining the effect result display of the effect.

[History display of setting suggestions]
Next, history display for displaying a history of execution of the setting suggestion effect and the setting suggestion special effect on the image display device 5 will be described. FIG. 8-14 is a display screen view of the image display device 5 showing a display example of the specific effect history screen displaying the history of the setting suggesting effect and the setting suggesting special effect.

Next, history display for displaying a history of execution of the setting suggestion effect and the setting suggestion special effect on the image display device 5 will be described. FIG. 8-14 is a display screen view of the image display device 5 showing a display example of the specific effect history screen displaying the history of the setting suggesting effect and the setting suggesting special effect.

In the effect control CPU 120, for one day after the power supply of the pachinko game machine 1 is turned on, among the above-described specific effects, the effect result of the setting suggestion effect and the partial display mode of the effect result of the setting suggestion effect are common. Each time a setting suggestion special effect is executed, in the specific effect, the cumulative number of times the cherry display result is displayed, the cumulative number of times the watermelon display result is displayed, and the cumulative number of times the bell display result is displayed is counted, and the count data is stored in the RAM 122 .

Then, in the image display device 5, the effect control CPU 120 displays a predetermined menu screen for displaying the history of execution of the setting suggestion effect and the setting suggestion special effect while the variable display is not being executed. Then, in the state where the menu screen is displayed, the player's selection operation (operation of predetermined operation means such as the stick controller 31A and the push button 31B) to display the history of execution of the setting suggestion effect and the setting suggestion special effect. is detected, the image display device 5 executes effect control for displaying a specific effect history screen as shown in FIG. 8-14.

When displaying a specific effect history screen as shown in FIG. The count data of the number of times, the count data of the cumulative number of times the watermelon display results have been displayed, and the count data of the cumulative number of times the bell display results have been displayed are read from RAM 122 . Then, the effect control CPU 120 causes the image display device 5 to display the title image "Today's Setting Suggestion History", for example, as shown in FIG. Effect control is executed to display a specific effect history image 147F007 indicating execution history information of a specific effect such as the display of times. When the specific effect history image 147F007 is displayed, the character image 147F001 is displayed in a display mode that guides that the history information of the specific effect is being displayed, so that the player can pay attention to the specific effect history image 147F007. can be made to

It should be noted that the menu screen displayed when the specific effect history screen can be displayed may be automatically displayed when the period during which the game is not executed is equal to or longer than a predetermined period. When the player's specific action (operation of specific operation means such as push button 31B) is detected in a state in which the period of non-execution is equal to or longer than a predetermined period, display is made in response to the detection. good too.

Also, the specific effect history screen may be displayed directly without going through the menu screen. For example, at the end of the big win game state or at a predetermined timing after the end of the big win game state, it may be automatically displayed. By doing so, it is possible to provide the specific effect history screen as one benefit to the player who has caused the big win game state.

In addition, the specific effect history screen is automatically displayed at a specific timing or at the end of a special game state such as a variable probability state, a time saving state, or a high base state executed after the end of the jackpot game state, for example. You may do so. By doing so, it is possible to provide the specific effect history screen as one benefit to the player who caused the special game state.

[Example of setting suggestion effect and example of notice effect using specific display image]
Next, an example of setting suggestion effect and an example of notice effect using a specific display image will be described as modifications of the specific effect including the setting suggestion effect and the expectation level notice effect. The setting suggesting effect and the advance notice effect to be described below may be executed as one type of effect included in the specific effect described above, or may be executed as a different type of effect from the specific effect described above. The effects shown below are executed by the effect control CPU 120 .

FIG. 8-15 is a display screen view of the image display device 5 showing an effect example of the setting suggestion effect using the specific display and an effect example of the advance notice effect using the specific display. In FIGS. 8-15 (A) to (D), at the start of the 136th variable display from the end of the previous jackpot game state, the setting suggestion effect using the specific display is executed, and the previous jackpot game state ends. An effect example is shown in which the advance notice effect using the specific display is executed at the start of the 137th variable display from time.

As shown in FIGS. 8-15 (A) to (D), in the central portion of the display area of the image display device 5, corresponding to the variable display of the specific identification information such as the first special symbol or the second special symbol , left, middle and right decorative design display areas 5L, 5C and 5R. FIG. 8-15(A) shows the display image of the image display device 5 when the 135th variable display from the end of the previous big win game state is completed. FIG. 8-15(B) shows the display image of the image display device 5 when the 136th variable display is being executed since the end of the previous big win game state. FIG. 8-15(C) shows the display image of the image display device 5 when the 136th variable display from the end of the previous big win game state is completed. FIG. 8-15(D) shows the display image of the image display device 5 when the 137th variable display is being executed since the end of the previous big win game state.

A resident character 106F008 as a character image is displayed in the lower right portion of the display area of the image display device 5 in such a manner that it is permanently displayed while the variable display is stopped and during the variable display. The resident character 106F008 may or may not be residently displayed in a predetermined game state such as a jackpot game state. Also, the resident character 106F008 may be switched and displayed to a different character image in a manner in which the character is selected from among a plurality of types of characters according to a predetermined condition such as a change in the effect control mode. Resident character 106F008 may or may not be displayed. The resident character 106F008 can display an action, and the action may change according to the degree of expectation for the occurrence of a big win. The image color of the resident character 106F008 can be changed, and the image color may be changed according to the degree of expectation of the occurrence of the big win.

A pending image 106F001, which is a circular pending icon display, is displayed as a pending display corresponding to the pending storage information in the pending display area located at the bottom of the display area of the image display device 5 . In the area adjacent to the reserved display area, in the center of the lower part of the display area of the image display device 5, a reserved image 106F001 and An active display area is provided in which an active image 106F002, which is a similar circular icon display, is displayed.

A pending image 106F001 is a pending display corresponding to pending storage information for a variable display that has not yet been executed, and an active image 106F002 is an active display corresponding to the currently executed variable display.

Reservation image 106F001 and active image 106F002 can be controlled to change colors according to the degree of expectation of a big win (for example, the degree of expectation of a big win differs depending on the relationship of blue<green<red, etc.).

For example, as shown in FIGS. 8-15 (A) to (D), pending images 106F001, which are pending displays corresponding to the first pending information, are displayed in order from the one closest to the central active display area to the left. In this manner, the reserved storage information is displayed according to the order of occurrence. When the reserved image 106F001 corresponding to the previously generated reserved memory information is displayed, the newly generated reserved memory information appears at the leftmost position in the arrangement of the reserved images 106F001. is displayed.

Each reserved image 106F001 is displayed in a display form placed on a reserved pedestal image 106F003 in a pedestal form. The active image 106F002 is displayed in a display mode placed on the active pedestal image 106F004 in the pedestal mode. The reserved pedestal image 106F003, in order to display a maximum of four reserved images 106F001 (the upper limit of the number of first reserved memories) corresponding to the first reserved memory information (the reserved memory information of the first special figure), Four of them are displayed side by side from before the pending memory information occurs. Then, each time the first reserved storage information is generated, the reserved image 106F001 is displayed in a display mode in which the reserved image 106F001 is placed on the reserved base image 106F003 in order.

Although illustration is omitted, a maximum of four (upper limit of the second reserved storage number) reserved images corresponding to the second reserved storage information are shown on the right side of the active base image 106F004 as reserved images corresponding to the first reserved storage information. By the same display pattern, it is displayed in a display mode placed on the holding base image. The reserved images corresponding to the second reserved memory information are displayed on the reserved pedestal image according to the generation order of the reserved memory information in a display manner in which the reserved images are arranged in order from the side closer to the active display area at the left end to the right.

When variable display of decorative patterns is executed in the left, middle and right decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C and 5R, the reserved memory information stored first among the current reserved memory information is variably displayed. , the pending image 106F001 displayed at the first position adjacent to the active display area as the earliest displayed pending display is erased from the pending display area, and the first pending image 106F001 is deleted from the pending display area. Image 106F001 is moved (shifted) to the position of the active display area and displayed as active image 106F002 in such a manner as to be placed on active pedestal image 106F004. Then, when the variable display is executed, the reserved image 106F001 corresponding to the reserved memory information other than the reserved memory information stored first is displayed moving (shifted display) one by one toward the active display area. Action is performed.

In the lower part of the image display device 5, a small pattern 106F011, which is sometimes referred to as a constantly fluctuating small pattern, is variably displayed in a display area different from the decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, 5R. In the small pattern 106F011, the same patterns as the left, middle, and right decorative patterns are variably displayed as the left, middle, and right small patterns in sizes smaller than the decorative patterns, and are stopped and displayed. The small symbols are basically variably displayed in synchronism with the decorative symbols, and the effect control CPU 120 executes control to stop and display the same display results as the decorative symbols. As for the decoration pattern, it will be in a shaking stopped state before the end of the variable display period corresponding to the variable display period, and will be stopped and displayed based on the reception of the pattern confirmation command. The small pattern 106F011 is controlled so that the variable display can always be performed no matter what effect is performed. Therefore, when the special symbol is variably displayed, the small symbol 106F011 can always be variably displayed even if the decorative symbol is not displayed. For example, the small pattern 106F011 continues to execute the variable display without executing the ready-to-win effect even in a state where the decoration pattern is stopped at the ready-to-reach pattern and the ready-to-win effect is being executed, and the effect control CPU 120 receives the design confirmation command. Based on the fact that all the symbols are simultaneously stopped and displayed, a display or the like is executed. By displaying the small pattern 106F011 in this manner, the visibility of the variably displayed pattern can be ensured regardless of the presentation state.

In the lower portion of the image display device 5, in a display area different from the reserved display area, as a reserved display corresponding to the reserved memory information, apart from the reserved image 106F001, which is a circular reserved icon display, the number of first reserved memories and the number of first reserved memories are displayed. A reserved number image 106F012, which is a reserved numerical value display for numerically displaying each of the 2 reserved storage numbers, is displayed. Regarding the pending number image 106F012, the effect control CPU 120 acquires the first pending storage number and the second pending storage number by the same acquisition method as in the case of displaying the pending image 106F001, which is the pending icon display, and obtains the pending number. The image 106F012 is used to control numerical display of the first reserved memory count and the second reserved memory count. In the reserved number image 106F012, for example, the numerical value on the left side is the first reserved memory number, and the numerical value on the right side is the second reserved memory number. The pending number image 106F012 is controlled by the effect control CPU 120 so that it is possible to always display the pending stored number no matter what effect is executed. Therefore, even when the pending image 106F001 is not displayed, the pending number image 106F012 can always be displayed. By displaying the pending number image 106F012 in this way, it is possible to ensure the visibility of the pending stored number regardless of the rendering state.

In the image display device 5, in some of the left, middle, and right decorative design display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R (specifically, the end of the left decorative design display area 5L), when the power is turned on, or the previous big hit A specific display 106F005, which is an image showing a variable counter that numerically displays the number of variable displays (variable displays) executed from the end of the game state to the present, is displayed. The specific display 106F005 is composed of a counter portion 106F006 composed of an image that numerically displays the number of times of variable display, and a counter base portion 106F007 composed of a U-shaped image provided along the left and right ends and the lower end of the counter portion 106F006. be done.

The specific display 106F005, as shown in FIGS. 8-15(A), (B) and to FIGS. executed in the state In this way, the specific display 106F005 can be executed in a common display mode during variable display and during non-variable display (while stopped). Since a common specific display can be executed during variable display and non-variable display, by permanently displaying the specific display 106F005, it is possible to increase the player's attention to the specific display 106F005.

In the specific display 106F005, every time the variable display of the special pattern (decorative pattern) is executed, the numerical value of the variable display count displayed in the counter portion 106F006 is updated and displayed. In this way, as the specific display, a numerical value corresponding to the variable display, such as the number of times of variable display, is displayed, and the numerical value is updated and displayed in relation to the execution of the variable display, so that the specific display 106F005 is displayed. It is possible to increase the player's attention to the number of times the variable display is executed.

In the specific display 106F005, the display mode of the counter base 106F007 can be changed. For example, the counter base 106F007 is basically displayed in white as a normal color as shown in FIGS. As shown in FIG. 8-15 (D), when the performance control for emitting light in purple, which is a special mode (indicated by shading in the figure), is executed, and a big hit announcement performance is executed, it is a specific mode as shown in FIG. 8-15 (D). Effect control is executed to light up and display in red (indicated by shading in the figure).

In this way, the specific display 106F005 is basically an image that displays a variable number of times of display. When it does, it can be displayed in a special mode, for example emitting purple light. As a result, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the display mode of the specific display 106F005.

In addition, when the setting suggestion effect and the advance notice effect can be executed in a specific display such as the specific display 106F005, a part of the specific display (for example, a counter Although an example of displaying the base portion 106F007) in a specific display mode (for example, purple or red) has been shown, the present invention is not limited to this. may be made executable.

[Example of Priority of Image Display in Image Display Device 5]
Next, the priority of image display for main images displayed on the image display device 5 will be described. 8-16 are diagrams showing the display priority of the main images displayed on the image display device 5. FIG. 8 to 16, in the pachinko game machine 1 shown in FIG. An example in which a movable accessory is provided will be described as an example. The movable accessory is driven and controlled by the effect control CPU 120 .

As shown in FIG. 8-16, in the image display device 5, a plurality of image display layers (display layers) such as display layers A, B, C, D, E, and F are provided, and a plurality of images are displayed. A screen display using an image is performed by displaying in one of the image display layers. As image display layers, display layers A, B, C, D, E, and F are provided in order from the front to the back in the display screen of the image display area of the image display device 5 . The priority of image display when such a number of image display layers are provided is set in the relationship of display layers "A>B>C>D>E>F". In other words, the image display layer has a higher priority for image display as the layer is displayed on the front side. For example, when the display positions of the image of the display layer A and the image of the display layer F overlap, the image of the display layer A in front of the overlapping display position is preferentially displayed and displayed. The image of layer F is obscured by the image of display layer A and is not displayed visibly. In addition, regarding the relationship between the decorative pattern and the specific display 106F005 (variation counter) in the display layer, the specific display 106F005 (variation counter) is visible even when the decorative pattern is enlarged or scrolled horizontally. It's becoming

The small symbol display (small symbol 106F011) and the pending numerical value display (reserved number image 106F012) are images that need to be displayed all the time, so they are displayed in the display layer A, which is the foremost display layer. The accessory effect display is an image display in which, when the aforementioned movable accessory moves in front of the image display device 5 at a predetermined timing, an effect image is displayed around the position of the moved movable accessory. , is displayed in the display layer B. Each of the pending icon display (holding image 106F001) and the active display (active image 106F002) are displayed in display layer C. FIG. A specific display 106F005 (variation counter) shown in FIG. 8-15 is displayed in the display layer D. The decoration pattern display in the left, middle and right decoration pattern display areas 5L, 5C and 5R is displayed on the display layer E. The background image of the entire display screen (also the background image of the decorative design in the left, middle and right decorative design display areas 5L, 5C and 5R) is displayed on the display layer F. By superimposing the images of the display layers A to F in this manner, the image display device 5 performs screen display as shown in FIGS. 8-15, for example.

The specific display 106F005 (fluctuation counter) has a lower display priority than the active display and a higher display priority than the display of the decorative pattern, so it does not interfere with the active display and is not disturbed by the display of the decorative pattern. , a specific indication can be performed with appropriate priority.

The specific display 106F005 (variation counter) has a higher display priority than the decorative patterns in the decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the decorative patterns. It is possible to prevent obstruction of the display of the production that can specify the necessary information. In addition, since the priority of the character object effect display is higher than that of other displays, it is possible to further improve the entertainment by the performance using the movable character object. In addition, since the priority of the pending display and the active display is higher than that of the specific display 106F005 (variation counter), further enhancement of interest is achieved by effects using the pending display or the active display (for example, effects that change the display mode). be able to. In addition, the small pattern display (small pattern 106F011) and the pending numerical display (reserved number image 106F012), which are images that must always be displayed, are displayed on the display layer A, which is the frontmost display layer. These images are not affected by other image displays including the specific display 106F005, and the visibility of images such as these images that need to be displayed all the time can be ensured.

In addition, in a pachinko machine that does not use the small symbols 106F011 that are always displayed, even if the display layer of the decoration symbol display is displayed in the front side display layer having a higher priority than the specific display 106F005 (fluctuation counter) display layer, good. Thereby, the visibility of the variable display can be secured. In addition, in a pachinko machine that does not use the small symbols 106F011 that are always displayed, the display layer of the decoration symbol display is displayed as a specific display 106F005 (variation counter) only at the derivation display time (symbol determination time) of the display result of the variable display. It may be controlled to display in the display layer on the front side, which has a higher priority than the layer. Thereby, the visibility of the display result of the variable display can be ensured. In addition, in a pachinko machine that does not use the small symbols 106F011 that are always displayed, the specific display 106F005 (variation counter) display layer is decorated only at the derivation display time (symbol determination time) of the display result of the variable display, and the pattern display is displayed. It may be controlled to display in the display layer on the rear side, which has a higher priority than the layer. Thereby, the visibility of the display result of the variable display can be ensured.

[Example of setting suggestion effect when executing multiple types of setting suggestion effect]
In the characteristic part 147F, the example of the setting suggestion effect that executes one type of setting suggestion effect has been described above. However, as the setting suggesting effect, for example, two or more types of setting suggesting effect, such as different effects modes, may be executed. An example of an effect that allows execution of a plurality of types of setting suggestion effects will be described below.

An outline of an example of an effect that allows multiple types of setting suggestion effects to be executed is as follows. When a plurality of types of setting suggestion performances are executed, the execution ratios of the setting performances for each set value are made different from each other in the plurality of types of setting suggestion performances. In that case, the reliability or accuracy of the setting suggestion by the setting suggestion effect may differ depending on the type of the setting suggestion effect. Further, when a plurality of types of setting suggestion effects are to be executed within one variation of the variable display, it is preferable to execute the setting suggestion effects so as not to overlap execution timings.

Next, as a specific example of an effect that allows execution of a plurality of types of setting suggestion effects, an example in which the effect control CPU 120 can execute an effect that allows execution of two types of setting suggestion effects will be described. An example in which two types of setting suggestion effects can be executed is, for example, an example in which the setting suggestion effect of the characteristic portion 147F described above is set as the first setting suggestion effect, and the following second setting suggestion effect is executed. . Note that the relationship between the first setting suggestion effect and the second setting suggestion effect may be the opposite relationship to the above-described relationship.

In addition to the above-described first setting suggestion effect, the effect control CPU 120 generates a second setting suggestion effect in a specific area, such as the upper part of the screen of the image display device 5, where the first setting suggestion effect is not executed. A second setting suggestion performance is executed for changing the display of the number of times of variation showing the cumulative value of the number of times of variable display of the special pattern (decorative pattern) by an image from the normal mode (white mode) to the purple mode.

Thus, when two types of setting suggestion effects such as the first setting suggestion effect and the second setting suggestion effect are executed, the execution ratio of the first setting suggestion effect is, for example, 3% (set value 1) to 8%. % (set value 6), the execution ratio of the second setting suggestion effect is set to a range of 10% (set value 1) to 20% (set value 6). In that case, if it is assumed that both effects are executed the same number of times, it is easier to guess the setting values in the second setting suggesting effect than in the first setting suggesting effect. Specifically, the execution ratio calculated based on the number of executions of the first setting suggestion effect is compared with the predetermined effect execution ratio (3% to 8%) corresponding to each setting value (1 to 6). Then, the set value corresponding to the effect execution ratio closest to the former is estimated as the set value of the pachinko game machine 1.例文帳に追加In addition, the execution ratio calculated based on the number of executions of the second setting suggestion effect is compared with the predetermined effect execution ratio (10% to 20%) corresponding to each setting value (1 to 6), and the former A set value corresponding to the closest effect execution ratio is guessed as a set value of the pachinko game machine 1.例文帳に追加When such an estimation is made, the setting value estimated based on the number of executions of the second setting suggestion effect is higher than the setting value estimated based on the number of times the first setting suggestion effect is executed. There is a high possibility that it is the setting value of the game machine 1 (the reliability of the setting suggestion is high, or the setting suggestion is highly accurate). Such a setting suggestion with a high reliability or a setting suggestion with a high accuracy is, for example, a first setting suggestion effect and a second setting suggestion effect, and the execution ratio is remarkable depending on the setting value. or the ease of guessing when the player guesses a specific setting value (for example, setting 6).

Further, in the case where the execution lottery is performed for each variable display for the first setting suggestion performance, and the execution lottery for the second setting suggestion performance is performed for each 25 times of variation display, the first setting suggestion performance is performed. The execution frequency of the setting suggestion effect is higher than the execution frequency of the second setting suggestion effect. Therefore, in such a case, the first setting suggestion effect is executed more times than the second setting suggestion effect within the same fluctuation display count (within the same time), Useful for estimating set values. In this way, by providing a plurality of types of setting suggestion effects in which the setting value suggested by the effect is the setting value of the gaming machine at different rates, the interest of the setting suggestion effect can be improved.

[Main Effects Obtained by Characteristic Portion 147F]
First, with respect to the characterizing portion 147F, an outline of the problems caused by executing the setting suggesting effect and the basic technical effects obtained by the technical concept of the characterizing portion 147F will be described.

In a pachinko game machine 1 that executes variable display for varying special symbols and decorative symbols, a lottery is conducted as to whether or not to execute a specific performance including a setting suggestion performance for each variation, and a specific performance is displayed according to a set value. Setting suggestion effects with different execution ratios are executed. A player who plays a game in such a pachinko game machine counts the number of times the variable display is executed in order to guess the setting of the set value, and executes a specific effect during the number of times the variable display is executed. The player himself/herself calculates the ratio of the number of times, and determines which of the design values (execution ratio of the specific effect for each set value) of the specific effect execution ratio for each set value the calculated execution ratio approximates. makes it possible to guess which set value is set. For this reason, in a pachinko machine in which the selection ratio of the variable display in the variable reduction state changes with the number of retained memories, if a situation occurs in which the setting suggestion effect cannot be executed due to the variation pattern, the design value for the setting suggestion effect execution ratio , the degree of divergence becomes large, and there is a possibility that the player will not pay attention to the setting suggestion effect as an element of guessing the set value. Therefore, regarding the setting suggestion effect included in the specific effect, if a production pattern of the specific production that is executed in the shortest time in the normal fluctuation state is prepared in advance, and if a production pattern with a long stimulus production period is prepared, the setting suggestion production can be performed. It is possible to diversify the production while ensuring that the production is executable.

The technical effects obtained by the various configurations of the characterizing portion 147F described above are individually listed below.

(1) As shown in FIGS. 8-10 and the like, each time variable display is executed for a specific effect capable of suggesting the setting of setting values, As shown, a lottery for execution and a lottery for an effect pattern are performed, and a specific effect can be executed according to such a lottery result. 8-13(C) in the specific effect type selection table when the rate at which variable display is executed in a specific period shorter than the predetermined period differs according to the number of stored storage information, such as in the shortened variable state. In the same way that the selection ratio of the specific effect type differs between the normal variable display and the shortened variable display, the specific effect pattern has a different selection ratio depending on the execution period of the variable display, and is executed corresponding to the specific period. Possible production patterns are included, and common production results (common contents) such as the cherry display in FIG. 8-11 (A) and the watermelon display in FIG. It can be notified as the effect result of the specific effect. As a result, it is possible to reliably execute the specific effect for suggesting the setting of the set value, and the game can be aroused. Therefore, it is possible to suitably suggest settings to the player.

(2) Regarding the specific effect that can suggest the setting of the setting value, as shown in Fig. 8-9, the effect introduction part of the specific effect with the normal fluctuation state change time and the reduced change state change time will be changed from the effect result notification part Depending on the length of the variable display period, such as the length of the period until Regardless of the length, the production result notification unit displays common production results such as cherry in FIG. 8-11 (A), watermelon in FIG. 8-11 (B), opportunity in FIG. Notification is possible. As a result, in the specific effect in which the period from the effect introduction part to the effect result notification part is long, the period from the effect introduction part to the effect result notification part is longer than the specific effect in which the period from the effect introduction part to the effect result notification part is short. It is possible to increase the degree of attention of the player for the effect of . Therefore, it is possible to increase the player's attention to the performance during the period from the performance introduction portion of the specific performance for suggesting the setting of the set value to the performance result notification portion, thereby enhancing the interest in the game. Therefore, it is possible to suitably suggest settings to the player.

(3) Regarding the specific effect that can suggest the setting of the set value, as shown in Figure 8-9, the effect period differs depending on the length of the variable display period, and the expectation level notice effect and the setting suggestion effect are shown. 8-7 (1A), (2A), FIG. 8-8 (1A), (2A), when the expectation degree announcement effect is executed, and when the setting suggestion effect is executed At least a part of the performance mode of the expectation degree announcement performance and the performance mode of the setting suggestion performance is common to each other so that the first performance mode of the introductory performance part is common. As a result, the player can be made to pay attention to which performance mode the specific performance is executed in, the announcement mode of the expectation level announcement performance or the suggestion mode of the setting suggestion performance, in which the performance modes are partly common. can excite interest in Therefore, it is possible to suitably suggest settings to the player.

(4) For specific effects that can be suggested for the setting of setting values, the effect results of cherry with a star or watermelon with a star are displayed as shown in Fig. 8-6. 8-11 (A), (B ), the lottery for the execution of the setting suggestion effect is performed at different rates according to the setting of the setting value, and in the specific effect setting process of FIGS. When it is determined that none of the expectation degree announcement effects is executed, in the processing of 147FS009 in FIG. A lottery for execution of the setting-suggestion special performance is performed at a common ratio regardless of the setting of the setting value so that the presence or absence of the setting-suggestion special performance is determined. As a result, the player can be made to pay attention to which performance mode the specific performance is executed, the suggestion performance mode of the setting suggestion performance or the special performance mode of the setting suggestion special performance, in which the performance modes are partially common. , can excite interest in the game. Therefore, it is possible to suitably suggest settings to the player.

(5) As shown in FIG. 8-3, the selection ratio of the variable pattern is common to the set values 1 to 6, and the selection ratio of the variable display time in the variable display that is not controlled to the jackpot game state does not depend on the set value. Since it is common, it is possible to prevent the player from recognizing the setting of the setting value by the selection ratio of the variable display time, other than the specific effect corresponding to the setting suggestion. Therefore, it is possible to suitably suggest settings to the player.

(6) As shown in FIGS. 8-7 (1A), (2A), FIGS. 8-8 (1A), (2A), when the expectation degree announcement effect is executed and when the setting suggestion effect is executed At least a part of the production mode of the expectation level announcement production and the production mode of the setting suggestion production is common to each other, such as the first production mode of the introductory production part is common. is executed, the player cannot determine whether it is the expectation level advance notice effect or the setting suggestion effect until the effect result is shown. It is possible to draw the player's attention to which of the performance modes of the performance is executed, and to improve the amusement of the performance. Therefore, it is possible to suitably suggest settings to the player.

(7) As in S147FS002 and S147FS004 in FIG. 8-10, after the lottery for execution of the setting suggestion effect is performed, as in S147FS007 in FIG. Therefore, it is possible to perform performance control giving priority to the setting suggestion performance, and to improve the player's attention to the specific performance. Therefore, it is possible to suitably suggest settings to the player.

(8) Since the specific effect is not executed when it is determined at 147FS001 in FIG. 8-10 that the base state is high, the following effect can be obtained. First, it is possible to prevent the specific effect from being executed with high frequency, and to prevent the player from estimating the setting of the setting value in a short period of time. Moreover, since the high base state is a state in which the variable display is executed frequently when accompanied by the time saving state, it is possible to suppress the execution of the specific effect from becoming excessively frequent. In addition, by optimizing the execution frequency of the specific effect, it is possible to prevent the specific effect from becoming complicated. Therefore, it is possible to suitably suggest settings to the player.

(9) When the fluctuation time is equal to or longer than the predetermined time, such as when the super reach is lost as shown in FIG. Since the specific effect can be executed, a plurality of pieces of information that the player is interested in can be obtained in one variable display, and the player's attention to the specific effect can be improved. Therefore, it is possible to suitably suggest settings to the player.

(10) As shown in FIG. 8-14, the specific effect history image 147F007 can display the history of execution of setting suggestion effects. It is possible to easily comprehend information about the history of mode setting suggestion effects. Therefore, it is possible to suitably suggest settings to the player.

[Modified example of characteristic portion 147F]
(1) Advantageous states that are advantageous to the player may include other advantageous states such as a high probability state (probability variable state), a time saving state, and a high base state, in addition to the above-described jackpot game state. . Further, the advantageous state advantageous to the player may include a state such as a so-called small win rush state in which small wins can occur frequently and balls can be obtained by small wins.

(2) As an example of the setting values in the above-described embodiment, there are six types of setting steps from setting value 1 to setting value 6. As shown in FIG. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, there are setting steps of setting values less than six types of setting values 1 to 6, such as three setting steps of setting values 1 to 3. good too.

(3) In FIG. 8-6, an image consisting only of characters is shown as an image to be used for the degree-of-expectation preview effect as the specific effect image. However, the image used for the expectation degree notice effect is not limited to this, and may be any image as long as it is an image capable of foretelling the degree of expectation that will be in an advantageous state for the player. -6 may be an image such as a pattern in which characters such as "opportunity" and "extreme heat" are written in an image of fruit conceptually related to the watermelon image shown in -6.

(4) In FIGS. 8-7 and 8-8, the mini-slot effect is executed as the first specific effect, and the box-opening effect, which is completed in a shorter time than the mini-slot effect, is executed as the second specific effect. An example is shown in which the first specific effect and the second specific effect are different effects. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the first specific effect and the second specific effect may be executed as similar effect mode effects. For example, a mini-slot effect that is variably displayed for a long time may be executed as the first specific effect, and a mini-slot effect that is variably displayed for an extremely short time may be executed as the second specific effect. In addition, as the first specific effect, a box-opening effect is executed in which the box is not opened for a long time and the effect is executed, and as the second specific effect, the box-opening effect is executed in which the box is opened in an extremely short time. can be

(5) In FIGS. 8-7 and 8-8, when the introduction effects of the first specific effect and the second specific effect are executed, the first specific effect or the second specific effect is always executed subsequently. I gave an example. However, not limited to this, even if the introduction effect of the first specific effect and the second specific effect is executed, there is a predetermined percentage of cases where the following first specific effect or second specific effect is not executed. may be

(6) FIGS. 8-7 and 8-8 show an example of executing a common effect as the introductory effect of the first specific effect and the second specific effect. However, not limited to this, different effects may be executed as the introduction effects of the first specific effect and the second specific effect. In addition, as the introductory effects of the first specific effect and the second specific effect, a plurality of types of common effects are provided, and according to the type of the introductory effect, the rate at which the first specific effect is executed after that, and the second specific effect. may be different from the rate at which is executed.

(7) As shown in FIG. 8-13(C), as the specific effect, an example of selecting the effect to be executed from two types of effects, the first specific effect and the second specific effect, is shown. However, not limited to this, three or more types of specific effects are provided, and three or more types of specific effects are provided, and depending on the effect display mode selected and executed, the type of specific effect that can be executed is determined. It can be different.

(8) As shown in FIGS. 8-11, an example of displaying images such as cherry and watermelon patterns is shown as the setting suggesting effect. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and instead of images such as symbols, images showing scores such as 10 points and 100 points may be displayed as setting suggestion effects. In that case, for example, 10 points may be displayed instead of watermelons, and 100 points may be displayed instead of cherries. .

<Characteristic part 036F>
[Overview of Control of Characteristic Portion 036F]
Next, the characterizing portion 036F of this embodiment will be described. Characteristic part 036F represents a characteristic configuration, control, processing, etc. applicable to the pachinko gaming machine 1 described in the above-mentioned basic explanation and characteristic part 147F. explain.

As for the characteristic portion 036F, similarly to the characteristic portion 147F, a technique for the pachinko gaming machine 1 capable of setting different set values for the player's advantage, such as the odds of winning a jackpot, by the setting means will be described. As explained in the characterizing part 147F, the game control microcomputer 100 is set so that the winning probability of the big hit in the pachinko game machine 1 can be changed from the set value 1 to the set value 6 according to the setting change operation. Execute change processing. As explained in FIG. 8-1, the probability of winning a big hit increases in the order of setting value 1<setting value 2<setting value 3<setting value 4<setting value 5<setting value 6. is set, the advantage for the player is the lowest, and the advantage increases stepwise in the order of set value 2<set value 3<set value 4<set value 5<set value 6.

In recent gaming machines, in order to minimize the ball output rate of the entire game, the ending period after the end of the jackpot game state is extended as much as possible, thereby extending the period in which the player is not playing. There is something configured. In such an ending period, in order to keep the player from getting bored, for example, explanation of the game rules after the big win game state, explanation of the effect executed in the pachinko game machine, explanation of the game after the big win game state, etc. Effect used in , selection of BGM, etc. are performed.

In the pachinko game machine 1 according to the characteristic part 036F, in order to prevent the ending period from being delayed as described above, setting suggestions regarding setting of setting values are made during the ending period. "Setting suggestion" means to suggest to the player that the setting value has been changed (setting change suggestion in characteristic part 147F), and to suggest which setting value is the setting value being set ( Suggestion of set value in characteristic part 147F).

[Setting suggestion count update process]
Referring to FIG. 9-1, the updating of the number of setting suggestions for which setting suggestions are made will be described. FIG. 9A is a flowchart illustrating an example of setting suggestion number update processing. The setting suggestion frequency update process is a process included in the big hit production process (S176) of FIG. 7 executed by the production control CPU 120.

As shown in FIG. 9-1, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not a prize has been awarded to the general prize winning port 10 (036FS001). Specifically, the effect control CPU 120 receives from the CPU 103 of the game control microcomputer 100 a general winning slot winning designation command (command B300H) for notifying that a winning to the general winning slot 10 has occurred. determine whether The effect control CPU 120 shifts to 036FS003 when winning to the general winning hole 10 occurs (Y at 036F001).

On the other hand, when the winning to the general winning opening 10 has not occurred (N at 036FS001), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the over winning has occurred (036FS002). Specifically, whether or not the effect control CPU 120 has received, from the CPU 103 of the game control microcomputer 100, a large winning opening winning designation command (command B400H) for notifying that a winning to the large winning opening has occurred. judge. Then, the effect control CPU 120 updates the value of the winning number counter by adding 1 when receiving the big winning opening winning designation command, and determines whether the value of the winning number counter exceeds a specified number (for example, 10). is determined, and if it exceeds, it is specified that over winning has occurred. When over winning occurs (Y in 036FS002), the effect control CPU 120 shifts to 036FS003. On the other hand, the effect control CPU 120 shifts to 036FS009 when over winning has not occurred (N in 036FS002).

Effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the current setting suggestion number is a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4 times) when winning or over-winning to the general winning hole 10 occurs (036FS003). If the current setting suggestion number is not the predetermined upper limit number (N in 036FS003), the effect control CPU 120 updates the value of the setting suggestion number counter for specifying the setting suggestion number by adding 1 to the setting suggestion. The number of times is added by one (036FS004). After that, the effect control CPU 120 controls the display of the setting suggestion count (036FS008), and changes the image showing the setting suggestion count. For example, as shown in later-described FIGS. 9-9(b) and (c), the number of setting suggestion frequency icons displayed in the area 036FS052 is increased by one. In this way, when winning or over-winning to the general winning hole 10, the set suggestion number is added and updated by one.

On the other hand, the effect control CPU 120, when the current setting suggestion number is the predetermined upper limit number (Y in 036FS003), rewrites one setting suggestion number to a higher rank (036FS005). Specifically, the effect control CPU 120 rewrites the rank information for one time among the rank information specifying the rank corresponding to each of the setting suggestion times stored in the RAM 122 to the information indicating the higher rank.

Here, in the present embodiment, the display of the image display device 5 is controlled so that a card (referred to as a setting suggestion card) showing a setting suggestion icon, which will be described later, is displayed as many times as the number of setting suggestions. Then, setting suggestions are made by combining the presented setting suggestion cards. In 036FS005, setting suggestions with higher reliability (accuracy, certainty) are performed by placing one of the number of setting suggestions (that is, the right to present one setting suggestion card) at a higher rank. become.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not two or more of the set suggestion times are of the higher rank (036FS006). If two or more of the number of setting suggestions are not ranked higher (N in 036FS006), the effect control CPU 120 controls the display of the number of setting suggestions (036FS008) and changes the image showing the number of setting suggestions. For example, as shown in FIG. 9-9(d), which will be described later, the color of the setting suggestion frequency icon displayed in the area 036FS052 is changed by one.

On the other hand, when two or more of the number of setting suggestions are of a higher rank (Y in 036FS006), the effect control CPU 120 sets the setting suggestion determination table to be referred to when performing setting suggestions to the reliability (accuracy, accuracy). (036FS007) (036FS007). In this way, when the set suggestion frequency exceeds the upper limit number of times, the upper limit number of times does not change, while the reliability (precision, certainty) of the set suggestion increases. After that, the effect control CPU 120 controls the display of the setting suggestion count (036FS008), and changes the image showing the setting suggestion count. For example, as shown in FIG. 9-9(e) which will be described later, the color of the setting suggestion frequency icon displayed in the area 036FS052 is changed by one.

After 036FS002 or 036FS008, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the big hit game state has ended (036FS009). Specifically, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it has received from the CPU 103 of the game control microcomputer 100 a winning end designation command (command A3XXH) for notifying that the jackpot game state has ended. The effect control CPU 120 returns to 036FS001 when the jackpot game state has not ended (N in 036FS009).

On the other hand, when the jackpot game state ends (Y at 036FS009), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the current set suggested number of times is the predetermined upper limit number of times (036FS010). If the current setting suggestion number is not the predetermined upper limit number (N at 036FS010), the effect control CPU 120 sets the setting suggestion number to the same number as the upper limit number (036FS011). After that, the effect control CPU 120 controls the display of the setting suggestion count (036FS012), and changes the image showing the setting suggestion count. For example, the number of setting suggestion frequency icons displayed in the area 036F052 is set to the same number as the upper limit frequency (for example, 4 times).

In this way, when the jackpot game state is over, when the current setting suggestion number does not reach the predetermined upper limit number of times, the setting suggestion number is adjusted so that the setting suggestion number becomes the same number as the upper limit number of times. be supplemented.

The effect control CPU 120 terminates this process when the current setting suggestion number is the predetermined upper limit number (Y at 036FS010) or after 036FS012.

[Ending effect processing]
The processing performed during the ending period will be described with reference to FIG. 9-2. FIG. 9-2 is a flow chart showing an example of the ending effect processing. The ending effect processing is executed in S177 of FIG. 7 executed by the effect control CPU 120. FIG.

As shown in FIG. 9-2, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the ending flag is turned on (036FS021) after the end of the effect processing (S176) during the big hit. The ending flag is data stored in the RAM 122 and is a flag for specifying whether or not the ending is in progress. In this embodiment, the ending flag is kept on during the ending.

Although details will be described later, the ending period according to the present embodiment includes an ED first period in which a setting suggestion icon related to setting suggestion is displayed, and a period after the ED first period, which is the ED first period. The ED second period in which the history of the setting suggestion icon displayed in is displayed, and the result period in which the result display showing the game result in the jackpot game state (for example, the result that can specify the number of balls played) is displayed. included.

When the ending flag is not turned on (N in 036FS021) after the end of the big hit effect processing (S176), the effect control CPU 120 sets the ED first period in the ending period (036FS022), and sets the ED first period. 2 period is set (036FS023), and further, the result period is set (036FS024). Specifically, the effect control CPU 120 first controls the ED first period, the ED second period, and the result period for a predetermined time after the end of the big-hit effect process (S176). , the determined control time for each period is read from the ROM 121 .

Next, the effect control CPU 120 turns on the ending flag to specify that it is during the ending period (036FS025). Furthermore, the effect control CPU 120 turns on the ED first period flag to specify that it is during the ED first period (036FS026). The ED first period flag is data stored in the RAM 122 and is a flag for specifying whether or not it is during the ED first period. In the present embodiment, the ED first period flag is kept on during the ED first period. After that, the effect control CPU 120 terminates this process.

When the ending flag is turned on (Y in 036FS021) after the big hit middle effect processing (S176) is completed, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the ED first period flag is turned on (036FS027). . When the ED first period flag is turned on (Y in 36FS027), the effect control CPU 120 executes ED first period effect processing (036FS028). The ED first period effect processing will be described later with reference to FIG. 9-3. Note that the ED first period effect processing is executed over a predetermined ED first period.

After executing the ED first period effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 turns off the ED first period flag (36FS029) and turns on the ED second period flag (36FS030). The ED second period flag is data stored in the RAM 122 and is a flag for specifying whether or not it is during the ED second period. In the present embodiment, the ED second period flag is kept ON during the ED second period. After that, the effect control CPU 120 terminates this process.

If the ED first period flag is not turned on (N in 036FS027), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the ED second period flag is turned on (036FS031). When the ED second period flag is turned on (Y in 36FS031), the effect control CPU 120 executes ED second period effect processing (036FS032). The ED second period effect processing will be described later with reference to FIG. 9-4. Note that the ED second period effect processing is executed over a predetermined ED second period.

After executing the ED second period effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 turns off the ED second period flag (36FS033) and turns on the result period flag (36FS034). The result period flag is data stored in the RAM 122 and is a flag for specifying whether it is during the result period. In the present embodiment, the result period flag is kept ON during the result period. After that, the effect control CPU 120 terminates this process.

If the ED second period flag is not turned on (N in 036FS031), the effect control CPU 120 executes result period effect processing (036FS035). In the result period production process, as shown in FIG. 9-14 (m), which will be described later, a process for displaying a game result (for example, a result that allows specifying the number of balls to be played) in the jackpot game state is executed. Note that the result period rendering process is executed over a predetermined result period.

After executing the result period effect process, the effect control CPU 120 turns off the result period flag (36FS036) and turns off the ending period flag (36FS037). After that, the effect control CPU 120 terminates this process.

Thus, in the present embodiment, each period in the ending period is controlled over a predetermined period of time, such as the ED first period, the ED second period, and the result period.

[ED first period effect processing]
The processing performed during the ED first period will be described with reference to FIG. 9-3. FIG. 9-3 is a flowchart showing an example of the ED first period effect processing. ED 1st period production processing is executed with 036FS028 of Figure 9-2 which is executed by production control CPU120.

As shown in FIG. 9-3, the effect control CPU 120 specifies the setting suggestion number given in the setting suggestion number update process shown in FIG. 9-1 and its rank (036FS051). Specifically, the effect control CPU 120 specifies the setting suggestion number by referring to the setting suggestion number counter stored in the RAM 122, and specifies the rank by referring to the rank information stored in the RAM 122. - 特許庁

The effect control CPU 120 refers to the setting suggestion determination table (036FS052). Here, if the setting suggestion determination table has been rewritten to a higher rank table in 036FS007 of the setting suggestion count update process shown in FIG. 9-5(b)), and if it is not rewritten to a higher-ranked table, the lower-ranked setting suggestion determination table (table of FIG. 9-5(a)) is referred to.

The effect control CPU 120 refers to the setting suggestion determination table and determines the final setting suggestion according to the setting values currently being set for the number of setting suggestions (036FS053). Data for specifying the content of the determined final setting suggestion is stored in RAM 122 . The final setting suggestion is the final setting suggestion expressed by selecting at least one setting suggestion card among the setting suggestion cards displayed for the number of setting suggestions in the ending period. . That is, in 036FS007, the effect control CPU 120 determines the type of setting suggestion cards to be displayed for the number of setting suggestions and the setting suggestion card to be finally selected.

Effect control CPU 120 determines the display order of setting suggestion cards (036FS054). After that, the effect control CPU 120 controls the display of setting suggestion icons (setting suggestion cards) (036FS055), and sequentially displays the setting suggestion icons (setting suggestion cards) over the ED first period. Then, the effect control CPU 120 terminates this process.

[ED second period effect processing]
The processing performed during the ED second period will be described with reference to FIG. 9-4. FIG. 9-4 is a flowchart showing an example of the ED second period effect processing. The ED second period effect processing is executed at 036FS032 in FIG. 9-2 executed by the effect control CPU 120. FIG.

As shown in FIG. 9-4, the effect control CPU 120 reads from the RAM 122 the final setting suggestion determined at 036FS053 in FIG. 9-3 (036FS071). After that, the effect control CPU 120 controls the display of the final setting suggestion image corresponding to the final setting suggestion (036FS072), and sequentially reviews the display history of the setting suggestion icons (setting suggestion cards) over the ED second period. , to finally display the final setting suggestion. Then, the effect control CPU 120 terminates this process.

[Details of final setting suggestion]
The final setting suggestions will be specifically described with reference to FIGS. 9-5 to 9-7. FIG. 9-5 is a diagram for explaining a setting suggestion determination table. 9-6 and 9-7 are diagrams showing an example of a final setting suggestion.

The setting suggestion determination table shown in FIG. 9-5 is stored in the ROM 121 and referred to by the effect control CPU 120 at 036FS052 in FIG. 9-3. In the setting suggestion determination table, the content of the final setting suggestions and the decision probability associated with each final setting suggestion are defined in order of numbers (1) to (14). In addition, in the remarks column, the target of suggestion by each final setting suggestion is described.

The final setting suggestion numbered (1) is a final setting suggestion that negates setting 1, and as shown in FIG. 9-6(1), the setting suggestion card is a white card with a planet setting suggestion icon. be Such a setting suggestion card is called a "white planet card". When the White Planet card is displayed as a final setting suggestion, the current setting value of 1 is negated.

The final setting suggestion numbered (2) is a final setting suggestion that negates setting 2, and as shown in FIG. be Such a setting suggestion card is called a "red planet card". When the Red Planet card is displayed as a final setting suggestion, the current setting value of 2 is negated.

The final setting suggestion numbered (3) is a final setting suggestion suggesting an odd (1, 3, 5) setting value, and as shown in FIG. Either the card is shown with the suggest month setting icon, or the red card is shown with the suggest month setting icon. Such a setting suggestion card in which the moon setting suggestion icon is indicated on the white card is called "white moon card", and a setting suggestion card in which the moon setting suggestion icon is indicated on the red card is called "red moon card" called. When the white moon card or red moon card is displayed as a final setting suggestion, it suggests that the current setting value is an odd number (1,3,5).

The final setting suggestion numbered (4) is the final setting suggestion in which the setting values of odd numbers (1, 3, 5) are fixed, and as shown in FIG. The card shows a sun setting suggestion icon. Such a setting suggestion card is called a "white sun card". When the White Sun card is displayed as a final setting suggestion, it establishes that the current setting is an odd number (1,3,5).

Here, when the white sun card is displayed and the odd number setting is confirmed, it is denied that the current setting value is the setting value 6, which is the highest setting value. On the other hand, even if the white moon card or the red moon card is displayed and the odd number setting is suggested, the fact that the current setting value is the highest setting value 6 is not denied. Therefore, it can be said that the white moon card and the red moon card are more advantageous for the player than the white sun card.

The final setting suggestion numbered (5) is a final setting suggestion that suggests even (2, 4, 6) setting values, and as shown in FIG. The card shows a sun setting suggestion icon. Such a setting suggestion card is called a "red sun card". When the red sun card is displayed as a final setting suggestion, it suggests that the current setting is an even number (2,4,6).

The final setting suggestion of number (6) is a final setting suggestion in which the setting values of even numbers (2, 4, 6) are fixed, and as shown in FIG. Four setting suggestion cards are composed only of such sun cards. A combination in which such sun cards are aligned is called a "sun alignment". When the sun alignment is displayed as a final setting suggestion, it establishes that the current setting is an even number (2,4,6).

Here, when the sun alignment is displayed and the even setting is confirmed, it is more likely that the current setting value is the setting value 6, which is the highest setting value, than the red sun card is displayed and the even setting is suggested. high. Therefore, it can be said that the sun match is more advantageous for the player than the red sun card.

In addition, when the sun alignment is displayed and the even number setting is confirmed, when the red sun card is displayed and the even number setting is suggested, when the white sun card is displayed and the odd number setting is confirmed, and when the white moon card is displayed Or it is more likely that the current setting is the highest setting, setting 6, than when the red moon card was displayed suggesting an odd setting. Therefore, it can be said that the sun matching and red sun cards are more advantageous for the player than the white moon card, the red moon card, and the white sun card.

The final setting suggestion numbered (7) is a final setting suggestion that suggests that the current setting value is set to 3 or more, and as shown in FIG. A star setting suggestion icon is shown on the card. Such a setting suggestion card is called a "white star card". When the white star card is displayed as a final setting suggestion, it is suggested that the current setting value is setting 3 or higher.

The final setting suggestion numbered (8) is a final setting suggestion that suggests that the current setting value is set to 3 or more, and as shown in FIG. A star setting suggestion icon is shown on the card. Such a setting suggestion card is called a "red star card". When the red star card is displayed as a final setting suggestion, it is suggested that the current setting value is setting 3 or higher.

Here, when the red star card is displayed, the reliability that the current setting value is 3 or more is higher than when the white star card is displayed. Therefore, it can be said that the red star card is more advantageous to the player than the white star card because the current setting value is likely to be higher than the white star card.

The final setting suggestion numbered (9) is a final setting suggestion that confirms that the current setting value is equal to or greater than setting 3, and as shown in FIG. Four setting suggestion cards are composed only of star cards. A combination of such star cards is called "star matching". When the star alignment is displayed as the final setting suggestion, it is established that the current setting value is equal to or greater than setting 3.

Here, when the star alignment is displayed and it is confirmed that the current setting value is set to 3 or more, the white star card or red star card is displayed to indicate that the current set value is set to 3 or more. Also, the current setting is likely to be setting 6, which is the highest setting. Therefore, it can be said that the combination of stars is more advantageous for the player than the white star card and the red star card.

The final setting suggestion numbered (10) is a final setting suggestion that suggests that the current setting value is setting 5, and as shown in FIG. 9-7 (10), the setting suggestion card is a white card A setting suggestion icon for character A is shown in . Such a setting suggestion card is called a "character A card". When the character A card is displayed as a final setting suggestion, it is suggested that the current setting value is setting 5.

The final setting suggestion numbered (11) is a final setting suggestion that suggests that the current setting value is setting 5, and as shown in FIG. 9-7 (11), the setting suggestion card is a red card , a setting suggestion icon for character B is shown. Such a setting suggestion card is called a "character B card". When the character B card is displayed as the final setting suggestion, it is suggested that the current setting value is setting 5.

Here, when the character B card is displayed, the reliability that the current set value is set to 5 is higher than when the character A card is displayed. Therefore, the character B card is more likely to have a higher current set value than the character A card, so it can be said that the character B card has a higher advantage for the player.

The final setting suggestion numbered (12) is a final setting suggestion that determines that the current setting value is setting 5, and as shown in FIG. ) is applied, a setting suggestion icon for character C is displayed. Such a setting suggestion card is called a "character C card". When the character C card is displayed as the final setting suggestion, it is determined that the current setting value is setting 5.

Here, the character A card and the character B card have a very low probability of being set to 6, 1%, while the probability of being set to 1 to 5 is higher than 1%. There are plenty of possibilities for 4 or less. On the other hand, it is determined that the current setting value of the character C card is setting 5. Therefore, when the character C card is displayed and it is determined that the current setting value is setting 5, the character A card and the character B card are displayed to suggest that the current setting value is setting 5. The current setting is more likely to be the high setting than Therefore, it can be said that the character C card is more advantageous for the player than the character A card and the character B card.

The final setting suggestion numbered (13) is a final setting suggestion that suggests that the current setting value is setting 6, and as shown in FIG. , a setting suggestion icon for the rare character D is shown. Such a setting suggestion card is called a "rare character D card". When the rare character D card is displayed as the final setting suggestion, it is suggested that the current setting value is setting 6.

The final setting suggestion numbered (14) is a final setting suggestion that suggests that the current setting value is setting 6, and as shown in FIG. A setting suggestion icon for the rare character E is displayed on a seven-colored card. Such a setting suggestion card is called a "rare character E card". When the rare character E card is displayed as the final setting suggestion, it is suggested that the current setting value is setting 6.

Here, when the rare character E card is displayed, the reliability that the current set value is set to 6 is higher than when the rare character D card is displayed. Therefore, the rare character E card is more likely to have a higher current set value than the rare character D card, so it can be said that the rare character E card has a higher advantage for the player.

Furthermore, when the rare character D card or rare character E card is displayed to indicate that the current set value is set to 6, the character A card or character B card is displayed to set the current set value to set 5. or when the character C card is displayed and it is determined that the current setting value is setting 5, it is possible that the current setting value is 6, which is the highest setting value. highly sexual. Therefore, it can be said that the rare character D card and the rare character E card are more advantageous to the player than the character A card, the character B card, and the character C card.

In the setting suggestion determination table shown in FIG. 9-5, the decision probability is determined for each setting value for each of the final setting suggestions numbered (1) to (14). Each final setting suggestion suggests (or confirms) a setting value.

Furthermore, the higher-rank setting suggestion determination table shown in FIG. 9-5(b) has a higher reliability of suggestion by each final setting suggestion than the lower-rank setting suggestion determination table shown in FIG. 9-5(a). The decision probability is defined so that

For example, in the example shown in FIG. 9-5, the white sun card with the number (4) for which the odd setting is fixed, the sun alignment with the number (6) for which the even setting is fixed, and the number (8) that suggests that the setting is 3 or more ), the character B card with number (11) that suggests setting 5, and the rare character E card with number (14) that suggests setting 6, the setting suggestion determination table of the higher rank is , the reliability of the final setting suggestion is higher than that of the lower-ranked setting suggestion decision table.

Note that the decision probability in the setting decision table shown in FIG. 9-5 is not limited to this example and can be set as appropriate. The decision probability may be determined so that the final setting suggestion has a high degree of confidence. In addition, the color of the card and the aspect of the setting suggestion icon in each of the final setting suggestions shown in FIGS. It is preferable that the constructed one suggests a high setting or confirms a high setting, rather than a single setting suggestion card. Furthermore, it is preferable that the setting suggestion card on which the setting suggestion icon of the rare character is displayed suggests a high setting or confirms the high setting rather than the setting suggestion icon of a normal character that is not a rare character. In other words, a setting suggestion icon that is easy for the player to pay attention to, or a combination of a plurality of setting suggestion icons, suggests a higher setting, or by confirming the high setting, it is possible to suggest a setting that is easier for the player to understand. can.

[Ending period]
Next, the ending period will be described with reference to FIGS. 9-8. FIG. 9-8 is a timing chart in the ending period.

As shown in FIG. 9-8, in the jackpot game state, when a winning to the general winning opening 10 occurs or when an over-winning occurs, the setting suggestion number is updated. After the jackpot game state ends at timing t1, the game is controlled to the ending state. As described above, the ending period includes the ED first period, the ED second period, and the result period.

The ending period is controlled for a predetermined period of time. In this example, the ED first period is controlled between timing t1 and timing chart t2, and between timing t2 and timing t3. is controlled to the ED second period at , and is controlled to the result period from timing t3 to timing t4.

In the ED first period, setting suggestion cards are displayed over the number of setting suggestions updated in the jackpot game state. In the ED second period, after the history of the setting suggestion cards displayed in the ED first period is displayed, one or more setting suggestion cards are selected from among the setting suggestion cards displayed as the history. , the final setting suggestions are made. During the result period, a result display indicating the result of the game in the jackpot game state (for example, the result that allows the number of balls to be released to be specified) is displayed.

[Production mode in jackpot game state]
Next, with reference to FIG. 9-9, an effect mode in the jackpot game state will be described. FIG. 9-9 is a diagram showing an example of an effect mode in the jackpot game state.

As shown in FIG. 9-9(a), in the jackpot game state, the image display device 5 displays an area 036F051 indicating information prompting the player to hit to the right at the bottom right of the screen, and an area indicating the number of setting suggestions. 036F052 and an area 036F053 indicating the number of rounds are displayed on the upper right of the screen, and an area 036F054 indicating the total value of the paid balls is displayed on the lower left of the screen. In the area 036F052, the number of setting suggestions is indicated by the number of setting suggestion number icons (in this example, ticket-shaped icons), and the upper limit number of times is set to four. It should be noted that an area indicating the number of pending memories may be displayed instead of the information prompting the player to hit to the right.

As shown in FIG. 9-9(b), when the game ball enters the general winning hole 10, as described in 036FS004 and 036FS008 in FIG. The number-of-suggestions icon is updated by adding 1.

As shown in FIG. 9-9(c), in the case of over-winning, the setting suggestion count is updated by adding 1 as described in 036FS004 and 036FS008 in FIG. 9-1, and the setting suggestion count icon is updated by adding 1. In this example, as a result of the addition update, the setting suggestion number has reached the upper limit of 4 times.

As shown in FIG. 9-9 (d), when the game ball enters the general prize winning opening 10 in a situation where the set suggestion number of times has reached the upper limit number of times, as described in 036FS005 and 036FS008 of FIG. 9-1 , one of the number of setting suggestions is rewritten to a higher rank, so that the color of the setting suggestion number icon is changed by one.

As shown in FIG. 9-9(e), in a situation where the setting suggestion number has reached the upper limit number of times, in the case of over winning, similarly, as described in 036FS005 and 036FS008 in FIG. 9-1, setting By rewriting one of the number of suggestions to a higher rank, the color of the setting number of suggestions icon is changed by one. In this example, since two or more setting suggestion frequency icons of higher ranking are held, the setting suggestion determination table is changed to a higher ranking table with high reliability (accuracy, certainty) as described in 036FS007 of FIG. 9-1. can be rewritten.

As shown in FIG. 9-9(f), when the jackpot game state reaches the last 10 rounds, as shown in FIG. 9-9(g), the ending period shifts to an ending effect.

In this way, by winning the general winning slot 10 or over-winning, the setting suggestion number is added and updated. Furthermore, in a situation where the set suggestion count has reached the upper limit, if you win the general prize gate 10 or win over, the set suggestion count will not be updated, but the set suggestion determination table will change the reliability (accuracy , accuracy) is rewritten to a higher-ranked table.

Although illustration is omitted, when all the rounds in the jackpot game state are completed without the setting suggestion number reaching the upper limit number of times, as described in 036FS011 and 036FS012 in FIG. is performed, the number of setting suggestion frequency icons is added and updated to the same number as the upper limit frequency. However, in such compensation control, rewriting to the table of the higher rank is not performed, and the number of setting suggestions for only the lower rank is set to the same number as the upper limit number of times.

[Production mode in the first period of ED]
Next, with reference to FIGS. 9-10 and 9-11, the presentation mode in the ED first period will be described. FIG. 9-10 and FIG. 9-11 are diagrams showing an example of an effect mode in the ED first period.

As shown in FIG. 9-10(a), in the first period of the ED, the image display device 5 displays an area 036F051 indicating information prompting the player to hit to the right at the bottom right of the screen, indicating the number of setting suggestions. A region 036F052 is displayed in the upper right corner of the screen. In addition, as an effect to inform the start of the first period of the ED, in the center of the screen, along with the character, an object containing something that the player may be interested in is displayed, and a message "What is inside?" Is displayed.

After that, as shown in FIG. 9-10(b), the setting suggestion count is updated by subtracting 1, and the number of setting suggestion count icon is updated by subtracting 1 in the area 036F052, and the message "Hey!" is displayed. be done. Furthermore, the sound of "Let's go" is output from the speakers 8L and 8R. This suggests to the player that an effect of presenting the setting suggestion card using one of the number of setting suggestions (one setting suggestion number icon) will be performed.

After that, as shown in FIG. 9-10(c), an animation image is displayed in which the character hits the object with a hammer. Furthermore, the effect sound "bang" is output from the speakers 8L and 8R.

After that, as shown in FIG. 9-10(d), one setting suggestion card (white sun card in this example) is displayed. Further, a sound effect "Jang" is output from the speakers 8L and 8R. Note that this single setting suggestion card is displayed over the presentation period Ta.

After that, as shown in FIG. 9-10(e), the setting suggestion count is updated by subtracting 1, and the number of setting suggestion count icon is updated by subtracting 1 in the area 036F052, and the message "Hey!" is displayed. be done. Furthermore, the sound of "Let's go" is output from the speakers 8L and 8R. Such a voice of "Let's go" is generated at the same time as the screen in which the setting suggestion card shown in FIG. 9-10 (d) is displayed is switched to the screen shown in FIG. Start output from the timing. This suggests to the player that an effect of presenting the setting suggestion card using one of the number of setting suggestions (one setting suggestion number icon) will be performed again.

After that, as shown in FIG. 9-10(f), an animation image is displayed in which the character hits the object with a hammer. Furthermore, the effect sound "bang" is output from the speakers 8L and 8R.

After that, as shown in FIG. 9-10(g), one setting suggestion card (in this example, the white sun card) is displayed. Further, a sound effect "Jang" is output from the speakers 8L and 8R. Note that this single setting suggestion card is displayed over the presentation period Ta.

After that, as shown in FIG. 9-11(h), the setting suggestion count is updated by subtracting 1, and the number of setting suggestion count icon is updated by subtracting 1 in the area 036F052, and the message "Hey!" is displayed. be done. Furthermore, the sound of "Let's go" is output from the speakers 8L and 8R. Such a voice of "Let's go" is generated at the same time as the screen in which the setting suggestion card shown in FIG. 9-10 (g) is displayed is switched to the screen shown in FIG. Start output from the timing. This suggests to the player that an effect of presenting the setting suggestion card using one of the number of setting suggestions (one setting suggestion number icon) will be performed again.

After that, as shown in FIG. 9-11(i), an animation image is displayed in which the character hits the object with a hammer. Furthermore, the effect sound "bang" is output from the speakers 8L and 8R.

After that, as shown in FIG. 9-11(j), one setting suggestion card (red sun card in this example) is displayed. Further, a sound effect "Jang" is output from the speakers 8L and 8R. In this example, since the color-changed high-rank setting suggestion frequency icon is used, the low-rank setting suggestions whose colors have not changed as shown in Fig. 9-10(d) and Fig. 9-10(g) A setting suggestion card with a higher degree of advantage is more likely to be displayed than when the number of times icon is used. Note that this single setting suggestion card is displayed over the presentation period Ta.

After that, as shown in FIG. 9-11(k), the setting suggestion count is updated by subtracting 1, and the number of setting suggestion count icon is updated by subtracting 1 in the area 036F052, and the message "Hey!" is displayed. be done. Furthermore, the sound of "Let's go" is output from the speakers 8L and 8R. Such a voice of "Let's go" is generated at the same time as the screen in which the setting suggestion card shown in FIG. 9-11 (j) is displayed is switched to the screen shown in FIG. Start output from the timing. This suggests to the player that an effect of presenting the setting suggestion card using one of the number of setting suggestions (one setting suggestion number icon) will be performed again.

After that, as shown in FIG. 9-11(l), an animation image is displayed in which the character hits the object with a hammer. Furthermore, the effect sound "bang" is output from the speakers 8L and 8R.

After that, as shown in FIG. 9-11(m), one setting suggestion card (red sun card in this example) is displayed. Further, a sound effect "Jang" is output from the speakers 8L and 8R. In this example, since the color-changed high-rank setting suggestion frequency icon is used, the low-rank setting suggestions whose colors have not changed as shown in Fig. 9-10(d) and Fig. 9-10(g) A setting suggestion card with a higher degree of advantage is more likely to be displayed than when the number of times icon is used. Note that this single setting suggestion card is displayed over the presentation period Ta.

Thus, in the ED first period, the setting suggestion cards are displayed in order by repeatedly executing the same effect over the number of setting suggestions using the setting suggestion number icon. Specifically, when the displayed setting suggestion card is switched to the next displayed setting suggestion card, the image display device 5 displays the message "Let's go!" Kuyo” is output. As a result, the timing at which the setting suggesting card is displayed can be clearly communicated to the player.

[Effect mode when switching from ED first period to ED second period]
Next, with reference to FIGS. 9 to 12, a description will be given of an effect mode at the time of switching from the ED first period to the ED second period. FIG. 9-12 is a diagram showing an example of a rendering mode when switching from the ED first period to the ED second period.

FIG. 9-12(a) shows the transition of the display on the screen of the image display device 5 as viewed by the player. FIG. 9-12(b) shows transition of display in the first layer (player side, front side, front side) of the screen of the image display device 5. FIG. FIG. 9-12(c) shows transition of display on the second layer (game machine side, back side, back side) of the screen of the image display device 5 . FIG. 9-12(d) shows lighting and flashing/lighting out of the game effect lamp 9, the board side lamp 16, and the performance effect lamp 18 (hereinafter collectively referred to as “lamps”) of the pachinko game machine 1. Transitions are represented.

In the first period of the ED, when the setting suggestion card is presented, the setting suggestion card is displayed together with the background image in the first layer of the screen, as shown in FIG. 9-12(b). On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 9-12(c), in the second layer of the screen, a white image is displayed as a whole, but an area 036F051 indicating information prompting a player to hit to the right is displayed. As shown in FIG. 9-12(a), when the first layer and the second layer of the screen are combined, the player's appearance is the same as the screen shown in FIG. 9-11(m). At this time, as shown in FIG. 9-12(d), the lighting of the lamp is controlled in a lighting mode (for example, color, brightness, flashing speed, etc.) according to the card. In this example, the lamp lights red to match the red sun card.

When shifting to the ED second period, the image fades out in the first layer of the screen as shown in FIG. 9-12(b). On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 9-12(c), the display of the white image and the area 036F051 is maintained on the second layer of the screen. As shown in FIG. 9-12(a), when the first layer and the second layer of the screen are combined, the background image and the setting suggesting card are faint in terms of how the player sees them, but the display of the area 036F051 is not thin. At this time, as shown in FIG. 9-12(d), the lighting of the lamp is controlled in a lighting mode corresponding to the fade-out. In this example, the lamp lights up in white as it fades out. In addition, the speakers 8L and 8R output a "shuuen" sound in time with the fade-out.

When more time elapses in the ED second period, the image disappears in the first layer of the screen, as shown in FIG. 9-12(b). On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 9-12(c), the display of the white image and the area 036F051 is maintained on the second layer of the screen. As shown in FIG. 9-12(a), when the first and second layers of the screen are combined, the player can see only the area 036F051. At this time, as shown in FIG. 9-12(d), the lamp is controlled to be lit in a lighting mode corresponding to non-display. In this example, the lamp is extinguished in time with the non-display. Note that no sound is output from the speakers 8L and 8R in accordance with the non-display.

As more time elapses in the second period of the ED, as shown in FIG. 9-12(b), a different image fades in on the first layer of the screen. In this example, the message "Final Results!!" fades in along with curtains and confetti as an image to display final setting suggestions. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 9-12(c), the display of the white image and the area 036F051 is maintained on the second layer of the screen. As shown in FIG. 9-12(a), when the first layer and the second layer of the screen are combined, the player sees the curtain and confetti together with the message "Final result!!" visible, and region 036F051 is visible without thinning. At this time, as shown in FIG. 9-12(d), the lamp is controlled to be lit in a lighting mode corresponding to the fade-in. In this example, the lamp lights green to match the fade-in in the final result. Further, a part of a certain voice saying "Goodbye..." is output from the speakers 8L and 8R.

When more time elapses in the ED second period, as shown in FIG. 9-12(b), the first layer of the screen displays the curtain and confetti together with the message "Final result!!" On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 9-12(c), the display of the white image and the area 036F051 is maintained on the second layer of the screen. As shown in FIG. 9-12(a), when the first layer and the second layer of the screen are combined, the player sees the curtain, confetti, and the message "Final result!!" visible, and area 036F051 is also visible. At this time, as shown in FIG. 9-12(d), the lighting of the lamp is controlled in a lighting mode according to the final result. In this example, the lamp lights green to match the final result. Furthermore, the sound "Shushu kakka" is output from the speakers 8L and 8R.

Here, "fade-in" and "fade-out" will be specifically described. Fade-in and fade-out are a kind of effect in image display called "transition". A "transition" is a transition inserted between the first cut (image) and the second cut (image) when the scene of the video changes from the first cut (image) to the second cut (image) when editing the video. It's about the effect. In addition to fade-in and fade-out, transitions include various methods in video editing such as wipe and overlap.

"Fade-in" is an effect in which an image showing some object (background, character, etc.) gradually appears on the screen. As a specific method, in fade-in, the transparency (also referred to as transmittance) of an object (image) is changed from a first degree (for example, 100% or 99%) to a second degree (for example, 0%) that is lower than the first degree. % or 1%) over a predetermined period of time. For example, if the predetermined time is 2 seconds, use 1 second between 0 and 1 second to gradually decrease the transparency (transmittance) from 100% (first degree) to 50%, The next 1 second between 1 and 2 seconds is used to gradually decrease the transparency (transmittance) from 50% to 0% (second degree). On the other hand, as in the method of changing the transparency (transmittance) from 100% (first degree) to 0% (second degree) at once to change the object (image) to opaque, it takes a predetermined time to change the transparency (transparency). rate) is not fade-in. Note that when changing the opacity (also referred to as opacity) instead of the transparency (transmittance), the above % values are reversed. That is, in fade-in, the opacity (opacity) of an object (image) is changed from a second degree (for example, 0% or 1%) to a first degree higher than the second degree (for example, 100% or 99%). ) over a predetermined period of time.

“Fade-out” is an effect in which an image representing some object (background, character, etc.) gradually disappears from the screen. As a specific method, in fade-out, the transparency (transmittance) of an object (image) is changed from a second degree (for example, 0% or 1%) to a first degree higher than the first degree (for example, 100% or 99%). %) over a predetermined period of time. For example, if the predetermined time is 2 seconds, the transparency (transmittance) is gradually increased from 0% (second degree) to 50% using 1 second between 0 and 1 second, The transparency (transmittance) is then gradually increased from 50% to 100% (first degree) using 1 second between 1 and 2 seconds. On the other hand, as in the method of changing the transparency (transmittance) from 0% (second degree) to 100% (first degree) at once to change the object (image) to transparent, the transparency (transparency) takes a predetermined time. rate) is not faded out. In addition, when changing the opacity (opacity) instead of the transparency (transmittance), fade-out changes the opacity (opacity) of the object (image) to the first degree (for example, 100% or 99%). ) to a second degree lower than the first degree (for example, 0% or 1%) over a predetermined period of time.

For example, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9-12, when the transparency (transmittance) of the first layer of the screen is 0%, the transparency (transmittance) ) gradually increases to 100%, the image (background image and setting suggestion card) in the first period of the ED is made transparent in stages to make it difficult to see (fade out). As a result, the player sees only the white image on the second layer of the screen located on the back side of the first layer of the screen. After that, in a state where the transparency (transmittance) of the first layer of the screen is 100%, by gradually decreasing the transparency (transmittance) of the first layer of the screen to 0%, The images (curtains, confetti, and the message "Final result!!") in the second period of the ED are made opaque in stages (fade-in). As a result, the player is shown the image (curtains, confetti, and the message "Final result!!") in the first layer located in front of the second layer of the screen.

There is also a technique called "crossfade" as a transition. Cross-fading is, for example, fading out the first layer of the screen showing some object, while fading in the second layer of the screen showing some object located behind the first layer. In terms of appearance, it is a method of showing the second layer of the screen after showing the first layer of the screen. On the other hand, in the case of the present embodiment, as described above, the first layer of the screen is faded out and then faded in, so that the white image that is always displayed on the second layer of the screen located on the back side is displayed. is displayed once in the middle of switching from the image in the first period of the ED to the image in the second period of the ED.

In this embodiment, among many transition techniques, a technique of fading out only the image on the same layer, then fading in, and showing a white image once during the transition is intentionally adopted. As a result, the timing of switching from the first period of the ED to the second period of the ED can be shown to the player once with a white image, thereby showing the timing of switching from the first period of the ED to the second period of the ED to the player. It can be conveyed in an easy-to-understand manner.

Thus, when the ED first period is switched to the ED second period, the setting suggestion card fades out on the image display device 5, and the sound of "final result" is output from the speakers 8L and 8R. More specifically, after the image in the first period of the ED fades out, it becomes non-display, and then the image in the second period of the ED is switched to fade in the image at the same time or after that. outputs the "final result" sound. As a result, the timing of switching from the ED first period to the ED second period can be communicated to the player in an easy-to-understand manner.

[Production mode in the second period of ED]
Next, with reference to FIGS. 9-13 and 9-14, the effect mode in the ED second period will be described. FIGS. 9-13 and 9-14 are diagrams showing an example of an effect mode in the ED second period.

After switching from the ED first period to the ED second period, as shown in FIG. Is displayed. Furthermore, the sound "final result" is output from the speakers 8L and 8R.

After that, as shown in FIG. 9-13(b), an animation image of opening the curtain is displayed. Furthermore, a sound effect "sassar" is output from the speakers 8L and 8R.

After that, as shown in FIG. 9-13(c), the history of the setting suggestion cards displayed in the ED first period is displayed so as to look back on the ED first period. In this example, first, the setting suggestion card (white sun card) shown in FIG. 9-10(d) is displayed. Furthermore, the effect sound "bang" is output from the speakers 8L and 8R.

After that, as shown in FIG. 9-13(d), the setting suggesting card (white sun card) displayed as history is moved and displayed in a small size. Further, a sound effect "shooing" is output from the speakers 8L and 8R.

After that, as shown in FIG. 9-13(e), the setting suggestion card (white sun card) shown in FIG. 9-10(g) is displayed so as to look back at the ED first period. Furthermore, the effect sound "bang" is output from the speakers 8L and 8R.

After that, as shown in FIG. 9-13(f), the setting suggestion card (white sun card) displayed as the history is moved and displayed in a small size. Further, a sound effect "shooing" is output from the speakers 8L and 8R.

After that, as shown in FIG. 9-13(g), the setting suggestion card (red sun card) shown in FIG. 9-11(j) is displayed so as to look back at the ED first period. Furthermore, the effect sound "bang" is output from the speakers 8L and 8R.

After that, as shown in FIG. 9-13(h), the setting suggestion card (red sun card) displayed as history is moved and displayed in a small size. Further, a sound effect "shooing" is output from the speakers 8L and 8R.

After that, as shown in FIG. 9-14(i), the setting suggestion card (red sun card) shown in FIG. 9-11(m) is displayed so as to look back at the ED first period. Furthermore, the effect sound "bang" is output from the speakers 8L and 8R.

After that, as shown in FIG. 9-14(j), the setting suggestion card (red sun card) displayed as history is moved and displayed in a small size. Further, a sound effect "shooing" is output from the speakers 8L and 8R.

In this way, when the history of the setting suggestion cards displayed in the ED first period is displayed, one or more setting suggestion cards are then displayed from among the plurality of setting suggestion cards displayed in the ED first period. A final setting suggestion is made by selecting and highlighting one or more selected setting suggestion cards.

For example, in the example shown in FIG. 9-14 (k1), all four setting suggestion cards are selected from among the plurality of setting suggestion cards displayed in the first period of the ED, and the final summary along with the image of the sun As a message, a message image of "the sun is aligned" is displayed. Further, a sound effect "Jang" is output from the speakers 8L and 8R. As a result, as a final setting suggestion, the sun alignment is emphasized and presented to the player.

At this time, the setting suggestion card displayed as the history of the ED first period is displayed dark because the background image is displayed dark. However, even when the setting suggestion card displayed as the history is darkened, the animation image of the confetti is maintained, and the player can see the effect of the falling confetti. On the other hand, the display of the area 036F051 indicating the information prompting the player to hit to the right is maintained without being darkened. It should be noted that the display may be maintained without being darkened not only for the information prompting the player to hit to the right, but also for the area indicating the number of pending memories.

According to the example described above, two white sun cards are displayed and two red sun cards are displayed in the ED first period. For this reason, the options for the final setting suggestion could be a white sun card, a red sun card, or even a sun combination. As shown in Figure 9-6, the advantage among these options is highest for the sun match, followed by the red sun card and the lowest for the white sun card. In the example of FIG. 9-14 (k1), it is possible to select a red sun card that is more advantageous than the white sun card. Interest can be improved, and settings can be preferably suggested to the player.

As another example, as shown in FIG. 9-14 (k2), one red sun setting suggestion card is selected from among the plurality of setting suggestion cards displayed in the ED first period, and the red A message image of "red sun" may be displayed as a final general message along with the image of the sun. Even in this case, the effect sound "Jang" is output from the speakers 8L and 8R. As a result, the red sun is emphasized and shown to the player as a final setting suggestion.

At this time, similarly to FIG. 9-14(k1), the background image is displayed dark, so that the setting suggestion card displayed as the history of the ED first period is displayed dark. However, even when the setting suggestion card displayed as the history is darkened, the animation image of the confetti is maintained, and the player can see the effect of the falling confetti. On the other hand, the display of the area 036F051 indicating the information prompting the player to hit to the right is maintained without being darkened.

Here, the period from the display of the history of the first setting suggestion card to the final setting suggestion in the ED second period (the presentation period of the first setting suggestion card), that is, FIG. 9-13 Let Tb be the period from the presentation shown in (c) to the presentation shown in FIG. 9-14 (k1) or (k2). Then, as described above, assuming that the period Ta during which the first setting suggestion card is presented in the ED first period, the ED first period and the ED second period are set so that the period Tb is longer than the period Ta. The production and time are structured.

Also, although not shown, it is limited to the period from when the history of the first setting suggestion card is displayed in the ED second period until the final setting suggestion is made (the first setting suggestion card presentation period) However, in the second period of the ED, the period from the display of the history of the second, third, or fourth setting suggestion card to the final setting suggestion (the second, third, or fourth card) Similarly, the presentation period of the second setting suggestion card) is also longer than the period during which the second, third, or fourth setting suggestion card is presented in the ED first period. The production and time are configured in the 1st period and the ED 2nd period.

In this way, by setting the period for looking back on the setting suggestion cards in the ED second period longer than in the ED first period, the player can enjoy the effect until the final setting suggestion is performed in the ED second period. attention can be gathered, and setting suggestions can be favorably made to the player.

After that, as shown in FIG. 9-14(l), an animation image of closing the curtain is displayed. Furthermore, a sound effect "sassar" is output from the speakers 8L and 8R.

After that, as shown in FIG. 9-14(m), the period shifts to the result period, and the result display is displayed. Specifically, to prevent so-called addiction by suppressing the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, a message image saying "Beware of addiction. Pachinko is a game to enjoy moderately." A result display (“TOTAL895pt” in this example) showing the result (for example, the number of balls paid out can be specified) is displayed. Furthermore, the effect sound "bang" is output from the speakers 8L and 8R.

Thus, in the ED second period, the history of setting suggestion cards showing the setting suggestion icon displayed in the ED first period is displayed. Then, one or more setting suggestion cards are selected from the setting suggestion cards displayed as history, and the selected one or more setting suggestion cards are highlighted and displayed. As a result, of the setting suggestion cards displayed in the first period of the ED, the setting suggestion card finally selected can be conveyed to the player in an easy-to-understand manner, and the selected setting suggestion card can be used to make the final setting. By making a suggestion, it is possible to suggest a set value to the player.

[Effect mode of card presentation in ED first period]
Next, with reference to FIGS. 9-15 to 9-22, the effects of card presentation in the ED first period will be described. FIGS. 9-15 are diagrams showing an outline of the presentation of the card during the first period of the ED. FIGS. 9-16 to 9-22 are diagrams showing detailed effects of presenting the setting suggestion card in the ED first period.

First, with reference to FIGS. 9-15, an overview of the effect of card presentation when a setting suggesting card is presented according to the examples shown in FIGS. 9-11(h) to (j) will be described.

As shown in FIG. 9-15(a), the setting suggestion count is updated by subtracting 1, and the setting suggestion count icon is updated by subtracting 1 in the area 036F052, and the message "Hey!" is displayed. .

After that, as shown in FIG. 9-15(b), an animation image is displayed in which the character hits the object with a hammer.

After that, as shown in FIG. 9-15(c), a small card-like thing appears from the cracked object, but since the card itself is displayed in white, its contents cannot be seen.

After that, as shown in FIG. 9-15(d), the card is displayed at the center of the screen, which is the specified position, but the card itself is displayed in white, so the player cannot confirm the contents. It's like

After that, as shown in FIG. 9-15(e), the setting suggestion icon on the setting suggestion card is emphasized by decorating the setting suggestion card with a ring effect in a state where the contents of the setting suggestion card are faintly visible. be. Note that among the specific effects in the present embodiment, the effect of emphasizing the setting suggestion card with a ring of light is also referred to as a light ring effect.

After that, as shown in FIG. 9-15(f), the setting suggestion icon in the setting suggestion card is displayed without any effect.

After that, as shown in FIG. 9-15(g), the setting suggestion card is decorated with an effect accompanied by an animation in which light flows from the lower left to the upper right. At this time, the setting suggestion card is gradually enlarged and displayed. Of the specific effects in the present embodiment, an effect that emphasizes the setting suggestion card with light that flows from the lower left to the upper right is also called an oblique light effect.

After that, as shown in FIG. 9-15(h), the setting suggestion icon in the setting suggestion card is displayed in a state where no effect is generated again.

Next, with reference to FIGS. 9-16 to 9-22, the effect of card presentation when the setting suggestion card is presented according to the example shown in FIG. 9-15 will be described in detail.

As shown in FIG. 9-16(a), the setting suggestion count is updated by subtracting 1, and the setting suggestion count icon is updated by subtracting 1 in the area 036F052, and the message "Hey!" is displayed. . At this time, the lamps such as the game effect lamp 9, the board side lamp 16, and the effect effect lamp 18 of the pachinko game machine 1 are lit according to the presentation effect of the setting suggestion card (for example, color, brightness, blinking speed, etc.). Lighting is controlled by In this example, the lamp lights up in yellow according to the effect of presenting the card. Specifically, the lamps are gradually turned on while alternately weakening and strengthening the brightness at different timings, so that the player expects that the presentation effect will start.

After that, as shown in FIG. 9-16(b), an animation image is displayed in which the character hits the object with a hammer. At this time, the lamp lights up in yellow according to the effect of hitting the object. Specifically, the lamp lights up in yellow with weak brightness just before hitting the object, the lamp lights up in the strongest brightness at the moment of hitting the object, and the lamp lights up in weak brightness again after hitting the object. Light. Alternatively, the lamp may blink in accordance with the tapping action. In this way, by changing the brightness of the lamp step by step according to the movement of the character, the effect of hitting the object is emphasized.

After that, as shown in FIG. 9-16(c), an animation image is displayed in which the object cracks. At this time, the lamp lights up in yellow according to the appearance of the card. Specifically, each lamp is lit up gradually while alternately weakening and strengthening the brightness at different timings, thereby making the player expect that the setting suggesting card will appear.

After that, as shown in FIG. 9-17(d), a small card-like thing appears from the cracked object, but the card itself is displayed in white, so its contents cannot be seen. At this time, the lamp lights up in white in accordance with the appearance of the card. Specifically, each lamp is lit up gradually while alternately weakening and strengthening the brightness at different timings, so that the player expects that the setting suggesting cards will appear step by step.

After that, as shown in FIG. 9-17(e), an animation image is displayed in which a white card emerging from the object gradually expands and moves to the center of the screen. At this time, the lamp lights up in white in accordance with the appearance of the card. Specifically, each lamp is lit up gradually while alternately weakening and strengthening the brightness at different timings, so that the player expects that the setting suggesting cards will appear step by step.

After that, as shown in FIG. 9-17(f), an animation image is displayed in which the white card further expands and moves to the center of the screen. At this time, the lamp lights up in white in accordance with the appearance of the card. Specifically, each lamp is lit up gradually while alternately weakening and strengthening the brightness at different timings, so that the player expects that the setting suggesting cards will appear step by step.

After that, as shown in FIG. 9-18(g), a white card is placed at the center of the screen, which is a prescribed position, and an animation image is displayed in which the character collects the object. At this time, the lamp lights up in white in accordance with the appearance of the card. Specifically, each lamp is lit up gradually while alternately weakening and strengthening the brightness at different timings, so that the player expects that the setting suggesting cards will appear step by step.

After that, as shown in FIG. 9-18(h), the white card placed in the center of the screen gradually expands, but since the card itself is still displayed in white, the player confirms its contents. I can't do it. At this time, the lamp lights up in white in accordance with the appearance of the card. Specifically, each lamp is lit up gradually while alternately weakening and strengthening the brightness at different timings, so that the player expects that the setting suggesting cards will appear step by step.

After that, as shown in FIG. 9-18(i), the color of the card gradually darkens, thereby gradually revealing the contents of the setting suggestion card. At this time, the lamp lights up in white in accordance with the display of the contents of the card. Specifically, each lamp first begins to light up weakly, which indicates that the player gradually recognizes the content of the setting suggestion icon indicated on the setting suggestion card.

After that, as shown in Fig. 9-19(j), when the setting suggestion card is positioned at the center of the screen, which is the specified position, the color becomes darker and the contents appear more, and the light spreads in an annular effect ( The decoration of the setting suggestion card by light ring effect) starts. The light ring effect is represented by an animation image in which light spreads around the setting suggestion icon on the setting suggestion card. At this time, the lighting of the lamp is controlled in a lighting mode (for example, color, brightness, flashing speed, etc.) according to the light ring effect. In this example, the lamp flashes red to match the specific effect. Specifically, the board-side lamp 16, the performance effect lamp 18, and the game effect lamp 9 are illuminated step by step from the inside toward the outside in the direction of the image display device 5 in accordance with the movement of the light ring effect. Lighting each lamp with increasing brightness indicates that the player gradually recognizes the content of the setting suggestion icon.

After that, as shown in Fig. 9-19(k), the color of the setting suggestion card becomes even darker to reveal more of the contents, and the setting suggestion card gradually expands to create a light ring effect that decorates the setting suggestion card. An animation image that gradually spreads is displayed. At this time, the lamp flashes in red to match the light ring effect. Specifically, the board-side lamp 16, the performance effect lamp 18, and the game effect lamp 9 are illuminated step by step from the inside toward the outside in the direction of the image display device 5 in accordance with the movement of the light ring effect. Lighting each lamp with increasing brightness indicates that the player gradually recognizes the content of the setting suggestion icon.

After that, as shown in FIG. 9-19(l), the setting suggestion card gradually expands, and the light ring effect decorating the setting suggestion card further spreads, thereby emphasizing the setting suggestion icon on the setting suggestion card. . At this time, the lamp flashes in red to match the light ring effect. Specifically, the board-side lamp 16, the performance effect lamp 18, and the game effect lamp 9 are illuminated step by step from the inside toward the outside in the direction of the image display device 5 in accordance with the movement of the light ring effect. Lighting each lamp with increasing brightness indicates that the player gradually recognizes the content of the setting suggestion icon.

After that, as shown in Fig. 9-20(m), the color of the setting suggestion card becomes darker and the setting suggestion icon appears completely, and the setting suggestion card is gradually expanded to decorate the setting suggestion card. An animation image is displayed in which the light ring effect that was on is scattered and light particles are scattered. Among the specific effects in the present embodiment, an effect that emphasizes the setting suggestion card by scattering light particles is also referred to as a light diffusion effect. At this time, the lamp blinks in red according to the specific effect. Specifically, each lamp is momentarily turned on with the highest brightness in accordance with the movement of the light diffusion effect, thereby making the player recognize the content of the setting suggesting icon through an impactful presentation.

9-19(k) to 9-19(l) and 9-20(m) described above, the light ring effect gradually increases as the setting suggestion card expands, and finally An animation is performed that scatters and becomes light particles due to the light diffusion effect.

Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 9-20(n), the setting suggestion icon in the setting suggestion card is displayed without any effect. At this time, the lamp is extinguished in accordance with the state of no effect.

After that, as shown in FIG. 9-20(o), the setting suggestion card gradually expands, and the setting suggestion card is decorated with an oblique light effect accompanied by an animation in which light flows from the lower left to the upper right. At this time, the lighting of the lamp is controlled in accordance with the type of setting suggestion card in a lighting mode (for example, color, brightness, flashing speed, etc.) that emphasizes the contents of the card. In this example, the lamp lights up red to match the red sun setting suggestion icon shown on the red sun card. Specifically, each lamp is adjusted so that the brightness of the light gradually increases from the left side to the right side of the pachinko machine 1 in accordance with an oblique light effect in which the light flows from the lower left to the upper right. Lighting up emphasizes the setting suggestion icon shown on the setting suggestion card.

After that, as shown in FIG. 9-21(p), the setting suggestion card is further enlarged, and an oblique light effect is continuously displayed in which light flows from the lower left to the upper right. At this time, the lamp lights red in accordance with the setting suggestion icon on the setting suggestion card. Specifically, each lamp is adjusted so that the brightness of the light gradually increases from the left side to the right side of the pachinko machine 1 in accordance with an oblique light effect in which the light flows from the lower left to the upper right. Lighting up emphasizes the setting suggestion icon shown on the setting suggestion card.

After that, as shown in FIG. 9-21(q), the setting suggestion card is further enlarged, and an oblique light effect is continuously displayed in which light flows from the lower left to the upper right. At this time, the lamp lights red in accordance with the setting suggestion icon on the setting suggestion card. Specifically, each lamp is adjusted so that the brightness of the light gradually increases from the left side to the right side of the pachinko machine 1 in accordance with an oblique light effect in which the light flows from the lower left to the upper right. Lighting up emphasizes the setting suggestion icon shown on the setting suggestion card.

After that, as shown in FIG. 9-21(r), the setting suggestion card is further expanded, and an oblique light effect is continuously displayed in which light flows from the lower left to the upper right. At this time, the lamp lights red in accordance with the setting suggestion icon on the setting suggestion card. Specifically, each lamp is adjusted so that the brightness of the light gradually increases from the left side to the right side of the pachinko machine 1 in accordance with an oblique light effect in which the light flows from the lower left to the upper right. Lighting up emphasizes the setting suggestion icon shown on the setting suggestion card.

After that, as shown in FIG. 9-22(s), the setting suggestion card is further enlarged, and an oblique light effect is continuously displayed in which light flows from the lower left to the upper right. At this time, the lamp lights red in accordance with the setting suggestion icon on the setting suggestion card. Specifically, each lamp is adjusted so that the brightness of the light gradually increases from the left side to the right side of the pachinko machine 1 in accordance with an oblique light effect in which the light flows from the lower left to the upper right. Lighting up emphasizes the setting suggestion icon shown on the setting suggestion card.

After that, as shown in FIG. 9-22(t), the setting suggestion icon in the setting suggestion card is displayed without any effect. At this time, the lamp lights red in accordance with the setting suggestion icon on the setting suggestion card. Specifically, by gradually lighting each lamp while alternately weakening and strengthening the brightness at different timings, the player can reliably confirm the setting suggestion icon displayed on the setting suggestion card without any effect. I am letting

Here, the period from the presentation of the setting suggestion card to the occurrence of the specific effect, that is, the period from the presentation shown in FIG. 9-16(a) to the presentation shown in FIG. 9-19(i) is Tc, Assuming that the period from the occurrence of the specific effect until the presentation of the setting suggestion card is finished, that is, the period from the effect shown in FIG. 9-19(j) to the effect shown in FIG. 9-22(t) is Td, The effect and time in the ED first period are configured such that the period Td is longer than the period Tc. This makes it possible to provide a longer period of time for the player to confirm the setting suggestion card.

After that, as shown in FIG. 9-22(u), the setting suggestion count is again updated by subtracting 1, and the number of setting suggestion count icon is updated by subtracting 1 in the area 036F052, and the message "Hey!" Is displayed. As a result, effects similar to those shown in FIGS. 9-16(b) to 9-22(t) are executed in order to present the next setting suggestion card.

[Detailed effects when switching from ED first period to ED second period]
Next, with reference to FIGS. 9-23 to 9-25, detailed presentation modes at the time of switching from the ED first period to the ED second period will be described. FIGS. 9-23 to 9-25 are diagrams showing detailed effects of switching from the ED first period to the ED second period.

As shown in FIG. 9-23(a), after the last setting suggestion card is displayed in the ED first period, before the setting suggestion card fades out as shown in FIG. 9-23(b) , the lamp goes out once. In this way, once the lamp is extinguished and the effect settles down, it is possible to emphasize to the player that the ED first period will be switched to the ED second period.

After that, as shown in Fig. 9-23(c), when the ED second period begins, the background image and setting suggestion card image that were displayed in the first layer of the screen during the ED first period gradually fade. The lamp gradually increases in brightness and begins to glow white before fading out.

After that, as shown in FIG. 9-24(d), the background image and the setting suggestion card image gradually become lighter and begin to fade out. At this time, the lamp gradually increases in brightness in accordance with the fade-out to strengthen the white lighting.

After that, as shown in FIG. 9-24(e), the background image and the image of the setting suggesting card become further faded to continue fading out. At this time, the lamp further increases in brightness according to the fade-out, and the lighting of white is strengthened.

After that, as shown in FIG. 9-24(f), when the fade-out of the image on the first layer of the screen is completed, only the white image that was displayed on the second layer of the screen is displayed, and it looks like a region. A white background image is displayed as a whole while only 036F051 is displayed. At this time, the lamp is extinguished upon completion of the fade-out. In this way, in accordance with the gradual fading out of the image in the ED first period, the lamp is turned on while increasing the brightness step by step, and eventually turned on after being turned on with the strongest brightness, and is turned off during the ED first period. Since the fade-out of the image is completed in , the player can be effectively impressed with the switching from the ED first period to the ED second period. Such a switch simply switches from the previously displayed setting suggestion card screen to the next setting suggestion card, such as the setting suggestion card switching in the ED first period shown in FIGS. 9-10 and 9-11. It is different from switching to the presentation effect screen to be presented.

After that, as shown in FIG. 9-25(g), the image in the first layer of the screen gradually becomes darker and begins to fade in. Note that the fade-in image is an image related to the final setting suggestion performed in the second period, and is a message image of "final result!!" together with the curtain and confetti. At this time, the lamp gradually increases in brightness according to the fade-in, and the lighting of green is strengthened.

Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 9-25(h), the image regarding the final setting suggestion becomes darker and continues fading in. FIG. At this time, the lamp further increases in brightness in accordance with the fade-in to strengthen the lighting of green.

Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 9-25(i), when the fade-in of the image regarding the final setting suggestion is completed, the final setting suggestion is performed thereafter. At this time, the lamp lights green according to the completion of fade-in.

[Main Effects Obtained by Characteristic Portion 036F]
The technical effects obtained by the various configurations of the characteristic portion 036F described above are individually listed below.

(1-1) A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) that performs a game,
setting means (for example, processing for setting a setting value by the CPU 103) capable of setting one of a plurality of types of setting values having different advantages for the player;
A setting suggestion means (for example, an ED first period effect process or an ED second period effect process by the effect control CPU 120) that makes a setting suggestion related to the setting means,
In a period (for example, ending period) in which setting suggestions are made by the setting suggestion means, a first period (for example, ED first period) and a second period (for example, ED second period) that is a period after the first period and in which the history of the specific display displayed in the first period is displayed,
In the first period, after one specific display is displayed, the one specific display may be switched to another specific display (for example, the effects in the ED first period shown in FIGS. 9-10 and 9-11 ),
Display mode when switching from one specific display to another specific display in the first period (for example, display modes shown in FIGS. 9-10 (b), (e), FIGS. 9-11 (h), (k) ) and the display mode when switching from the first period to the second period (for example, the display mode when switching from the ED first period to the ED second period shown in FIGS. 9-12).

Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 9-13 and 9-14, in the ED second period, the history of the setting suggestion card displayed in the ED first period is displayed, so in the ED first period While looking back at the displayed setting suggesting cards, the player can be made to recognize the setting suggesting cards given as options. Furthermore, as shown in FIGS. 9-10 (b), (e), FIGS. 9-11 (h), and (k), when the setting suggestion card is switched in the ED first period, each time, along with the character, Yo!” message is displayed, but when the ED first period switches to the ED second period, as shown in FIGS. 9-12 and 9-23, the displayed setting suggestion card fades out. Since the animation image is displayed, it is possible for the player to easily recognize the difference between the switching between the two, and it is possible to suitably suggest the setting to the player.

(1-2) In a period prior to the first period and in an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot game state) advantageous to the player, the displayable number of the specific display (for example, setting suggestion number) is updated. (for example, processing of 036FS004 in FIG. 9-1, production shown in FIG. 9-9),
In the first period of the ending period of the advantageous state, the specific display of the displayable number updated in the advantageous state is displayed (for example, the ED first display shown in FIGS. 9-10 and 9-11 period), and in the second period, the history of the specific display of the displayable number in the first period is displayed (for example, in the ED second period shown in FIGS. 9-13 and 9-14 staging mode).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 9-9, the setting suggestion number is added and updated in the jackpot game state, and using the setting suggestion number, as shown in FIGS. 9-10 and 9-11, A setting suggestion card is presented in the ED first period. Furthermore, as shown in FIGS. 9-13 and 9-14, in the ED second period, the history of setting suggestion cards displayed in the ED first period is displayed. As a result, it is possible to favorably suggest settings to the player by using each period such as the jackpot game state, the ED first period, and the ED second period.

(1-3) Based on the entry of a game medium (eg, game ball) into a predetermined area (eg, an area in which the general prize winning port switch 10A is provided), a game value of a predetermined size (eg, 10 game ball) is given,
In the advantageous state, the displayable number is updated when the update condition is satisfied based on the entry of the game medium into the predetermined area (for example, the processing of 036FS001 and 036FS004 in FIG. 9-1).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 9-9(b), in the jackpot game state, by winning the game ball in the general winning opening 10, the setting suggestion number is added and updated, so that the general winning opening 10 The player can be urged to enter the game ball, and the setting can be preferably suggested to the player. Furthermore, in the jackpot game state, the game ball is placed in the general winning slot according to the operation mode of the hitting ball operation handle (operation knob) 30 (such as the degree of twisting of the operation knob for adjusting the shooting timing and shooting strength of the game ball). 10 can be awarded. That is, the setting suggestion frequency can be added and updated by the player's technical intervention, and the setting suggestion is performed using the setting suggestion frequency, so that the interest in the game can be improved.

In addition, by arranging the general winning hole 10 near the special variable winning ball device 7 as in the present embodiment, the following synergistic effect can be obtained. That is, in the jackpot game state, the player aims at the special variable winning ball device 7 by hitting to the right. For example, if the general winning hole 10 is not arranged near the special variable winning ball device 7, while 10 shots are won in the big winning hole, if the general winning hole 10 is arranged near the special variable winning ball device 7 8 shots are won in the special prize slot, and 2 shots are won in the 10 general prize slots. That is, when the general winning hole 10 is arranged near the special variable winning ball device 7, approximately 2.5 shots are won in the general winning hole 10 while 10 shots are won in the big winning hole. As a result, when the general winning hole 10 is arranged near the special variable winning ball device 7, the number of unit rounds in the jackpot game state is higher than when the general winning hole 10 is not arranged near the special variable winning ball device 7. The time to reach the specified number (eg, 10) can be extended as much as possible. In other words, by arranging the general winning hole 10 near the special variable winning ball device 7, the time for one big win game state can be extended, and the ball output rate of the whole game can be suppressed as much as possible. Furthermore, since the setting suggestion frequency is updated when the game ball wins in the general winning hole 10, even if the ending time is lengthened as much as possible, the setting suggestion can keep the player from getting bored. .

(1-4) Based on the entry of a game medium (eg, game ball) into a specific area (eg, an area provided with count switch 23), a game value of a specific size (eg, 14 game values) ball) is granted,
The specific area can change between a state in which game media can easily enter and a state in which it is difficult to enter (for example, the special variable winning ball device 7 opens and closes),
In the advantageous state, the displayable number is updated (for example, , processing of 036FS002 and 036FS004 in FIG. 9-1).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 9-9 (c), in the jackpot game state, by winning over, the setting suggestion number is added and updated, so that the game ball is entered into the big winning opening. It is possible to urge the player to change the setting, and to suitably suggest the setting to the player. Furthermore, in the jackpot game state, it is possible to over-win by the player's operation mode of the hitting ball operation handle (operation knob) 30 (such as how the operation knob is twisted to adjust the shooting timing and shooting strength of the game ball). . That is, the setting suggestion frequency can be added and updated by the player's technical intervention, and the setting suggestion is performed using the setting suggestion frequency, so that the interest in the game can be improved.

(1-5) in the first period, the displayable number can be updated up to an upper limit (for example, 4);
when the number of times the update condition is satisfied is a specific number (for example, 4), the displayable number becomes the upper limit number;
When the number of times the update condition is satisfied exceeds the specific number of times, the reliability of setting suggestion by the setting suggestion means increases while the upper limit number does not change (for example, 036FS003, 036FS005, 036FS007 in FIG. processing).

Specifically, as shown in 036FS007 in Fig. 9-1 and Fig. 9-9 (e), as a result of adding and updating the set suggestion number due to winning in the general winning gate 10 and over winning, the upper limit number was exceeded In this case, the upper limit number does not change, but since the setting suggestion determination table is switched to a higher rank, it is possible to urge the player to enter the game ball into the general winning opening 10 or the big winning opening. It is possible to suitably suggest settings.

(1-6) Compensation means (for example, FIG. 9- 1 036FS011 processing).

Specifically, as shown in 036FS011 in FIG. 9-1, even if the setting suggestion number does not reach the upper limit number in the jackpot game state, the setting suggestion number is compensated so that it reaches the upper limit number. Even if there is a possibility that the game ball cannot enter the general winning hole 10 or the big winning hole due to the failure of the hitting ball launching device (ball hitting operation handle 30), compensation is made so that the set suggestion number becomes the upper limit number. Therefore, it is possible to suitably suggest settings to the player.

(1-7) The specific display starts display from a first position in the first period, and when it moves from the first position to a second position, a specific effect is applied. Emphasized (for example, the mode of presentation in the ED first period shown in FIGS. 9-16 to 9-19 and 9-20 (m)).

Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 9-19(i) to 9-20(m), the setting suggestion card can be emphasized by the specific effect, so that the setting suggestion is preferably made to the player. be able to.

(1-8) After the specific effect is generated, the specific display is displayed without the effect (for example, the mode of presentation in the ED first period shown in FIG. 9-20(n)).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 9-20(n), after attracting the player's attention by emphasizing the setting suggestion card with a specific effect, the player confirms the setting suggestion card without the effect. Since it is possible to set the time to allow the setting to be performed, it is possible to suitably suggest the setting to the player.

(1-9) After the specific display is displayed without any effect, an oblique light effect in which light flows is generated for the specific display (for example, FIGS. 9-20(o) to 9-22(s) ) in the ED first period).

Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 9-20(o) to 9-22(s), after the player confirms the setting suggestion card without any effect, an oblique light effect that makes the light flow Since the setting suggestion card can be emphasized, the setting suggestion can be preferably made to the player.

(1-10) After the oblique light effect is generated for the specific display, the specific display is displayed without the effect (for example, the rendering mode in the ED first period shown in FIG. 9-22(t) ).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 9-22(t), after attracting the player's attention by emphasizing the setting suggestion card with an oblique light effect like flowing light, the setting suggestion card is displayed without any effect. can be provided for the player to confirm the setting, and the setting can be preferably suggested to the player.

(1-11) The specific display expands toward the screen (for example, presentation mode in the ED first period shown in FIGS. 9-20(o) to 9-22(s)).

Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 9-20 (o) to 9-22 (s), when a specific effect is occurring, the setting suggestion card expands toward the screen, so that the player can Since it is possible to attract attention, it is possible to favorably suggest settings to the player.

(1-12) In the first period, it becomes difficult for the player to recognize the setting suggestion by the specific display during the period from when the display of the specific display starts to when the display position of the specific display moves to a specified position. , the specific display is hidden by a common white display regardless of the type of the specific display (for example, presentation mode in the ED first period shown in FIGS. 9-17(d) to 9-18(h)).

Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 9-17 (d) to 9-18 (h), the setting suggestion card itself is displayed until the display position of the setting suggestion card moves to the specified position in the center of the screen. Since it is white, the player cannot confirm the type of setting suggestion card. As a result, the player can be expected to predict the type of the setting suggestion card, and the setting suggestion can be preferably made to the player.

(1-13) The light-emitting means flashes when the specific effect occurs (for example, the mode of presentation in the ED first period shown in FIGS. 9-19 and 9-20(m)).

Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 9-19 and 9-20 (m), the lamp flashes in conjunction with the specific effect, so that the setting suggestion card can be emphasized more effectively, and the player can It is possible to suitably suggest settings for

(1-14) In the first period, a period from the start of the specific display until the specific effect is generated for the specific display after the display position of the specific display reaches the specified position (for example, The period from the occurrence of the specific effect to the end of the specific display (for example, the period Td shown in FIG. 9-22(t)) is longer than the period Tc shown in FIG. 9-19(j). long.

Specifically, the period from the effect shown in FIG. 9-19(j) to the effect shown in FIG. 9-22(t), that is, the period Td from when the specific effect occurs until the presentation of the setting suggestion card ends. is longer than the period Tc from the presentation shown in FIG. 9-16(a) to the presentation shown in FIG. , the effect and time in the ED first period are set. Thus, by displaying the setting suggestion card for a longer period after the occurrence of the specific effect than before the occurrence of the specific effect, it is possible to provide a longer period for the player to confirm the setting suggestion card. It is possible to suitably suggest settings to the player.

(1-15) The specific effect includes a light annular effect in which light circularly spreads around the specific display, and a light diffusion effect in which light particles fly over the entire screen (for example, FIGS. 9-19 and 9 Effect mode in the ED first period shown in -20 (m)).

Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 9-19 and 9-20 (m), the specific effect is such that the light spreads circularly around the setting suggestion card, and then the light particles fly across the screen. Since it is a display, the setting suggestion card can be effectively emphasized by the specific effect, so that the setting suggestion can be favorably made to the player.

(1-16) When the light diffusion effect is occurring, the specific effect is enlarged and displayed (for example, the mode of presentation in the ED first period shown in FIG. 9-20(m)).

Specifically, as shown in Fig. 9-20 (m), the setting suggestion card is enlarged, and the light diffusion effect causes an animation in which light particles fly across the screen. The setting suggestion card can be effectively emphasized, and the setting suggestion can be favorably made to the player.

(1-17) When transitioning from the first period to the second period, the image displayed in the first period fades out and the specific background image is displayed, and then the image in the second period fades. in and
The light emitting means emits light in a light emission mode corresponding to the fade-out of the image displayed in the first period (for example, the ED first period to the ED second period shown in FIGS. 9-12 and 9-23 to 9-25). Production mode in switching to).

Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 9-12 and 9-23 to 9-25, when switching from the ED first period to the ED second period, the image of the setting suggestion card displayed in the ED first period fades out and a white background image is displayed, then the image related to the final setting suggestion in the ED second period fades in, and the image of the setting suggestion card displayed in the ED first period fades out according to the lamp turns on/off. As a result, the lighting of the lamp is interlocked with the fade-out of the image of the setting suggestion card in the first period of the ED and the fade-in of the image regarding the final setting suggestion in the second period of the ED. Since the switching to the second period can be favorably shown to the player, it is possible to favorably suggest the setting to the player.

(1-18) While the image in the first period fades out in the first layer of the screen display, and then the image in the second period fades in, the specific background image is always displayed in the second layer of the screen display. (for example, an effect mode in switching from the ED first period to the ED second period shown in FIGS. 9-12).

Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 9-12, the image of the setting suggestion card displayed in the first period of the ED fades out, and the image regarding the final setting suggestion in the second period of the ED fades in. Since a white image is always displayed in the second layer of , the switching from the ED first period to the ED second period can be favorably seen by the player, so setting suggestions are favorably given to the player. be able to.

(1-19) when the image in the first period is displayed, the light emission mode of the light emitting means is linked to the display of the image in the first period;
When the image in the first period is fading out, the light emission mode of the light emitting means is linked to the fade out,
when the background image has finished fading out, the light emitting means is extinguished;
When the image in the second period fades in, the light emitting mode of the light emitting means becomes a mode linked to the fade in (for example, as shown in FIGS. 9-12 and 9-23 to 9-25). Effect mode in switching from the ED first period to the ED second period).

Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 9-12 and 9-23 to 9-25, the lamp lights up according to the image of the setting suggestion card in the ED first period, and the setting suggestion card in the ED first period In response to the fade-out of the image, the lamp is lit in white so that it gradually becomes stronger, and when the fade-out ends, the lamp is extinguished, and when the image related to the final setting suggestion in the ED first period fades in, the relevant In response to the fade-in, the lamp lights in white so that it gradually becomes stronger. As a result, the lighting and extinguishing of the lamp are interlocked with the fade-out of the setting suggestion card image in the ED first period and the fade-in of the image regarding the final setting suggestion in the ED second period, so that the ED first period Since the switching from the ED second period to the ED second period can be favorably shown to the player, it is possible to favorably suggest the setting to the player.

(1-20) when the fade-out of the image in the first period starts, the light-emitting means is once extinguished;
When the image in the first period fades out, the light emitting means emits white light with stepped brightness,
When the fade-out of the image in the first period is completed, the light emitting means is extinguished (for example, from the ED first period to the ED second period shown in FIGS. 9-12, 9-23, and 9-24). production mode in switching).

Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 9-12 and 9-23 to 9-25, the lamp is turned off once when the fade-out of the image of the setting suggestion card in the ED first period starts, and the ED first period When the image of the setting suggestion card in the period is fading out, the lamp lights up in white with graduated brightness, and then turns off when the fading out is completed. As a result, the switching from the ED first period to the ED second period can be seen favorably by the player by synchronizing the lighting and extinguishing of the lamp with the fade-out of the image of the setting suggestion card in the ED first period. Therefore, it is possible to suitably suggest settings to the player.

(2-1) A gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1) that performs a game,
setting means (for example, processing for setting a setting value by the CPU 103) capable of setting one of a plurality of types of setting values having different advantages for the player;
A setting suggestion means (for example, an ED first period effect process or an ED second period effect process by the effect control CPU 120) that makes a setting suggestion related to the setting means,
In a period (for example, ending period) in which setting suggestions are made by the setting suggestion means, a first period (for example, ED first period) and a second period (for example, ED second period) that is a period after the first period and in which the history of the specific display displayed in the first period is displayed,
In the first period, after one specific display is displayed, the one specific display may be switched to another specific display (for example, the effects in the ED first period shown in FIGS. 9-10 and 9-11 ),
Output mode of sound output when switching from one specific display to another specific display in the first period (for example, FIGS. 9-10 (b), (e), FIGS. 9-11 (h), (k ), and the output mode of the sound output when switching from the first period to the second period (for example, the ED first period shown in FIG. 9-12 Switching to the ED second period The output mode of the sound at the time) is different.

Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 9-10 (b), (e), FIGS. 9-11 (h), and (k), each time the setting suggestion card switches in the ED first period, the character While the voice "Let's go" is output from the speakers 8L and 8R, as shown in FIG. 9-12, when the ED first period switches to the ED second period, the voice "final result" Since the information is output from the speakers 8L and 8R, the player can easily recognize the difference between switching between the two, and the setting can be preferably suggested to the player.

(3-1) A gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1) that performs a game,
setting means (for example, processing for setting a setting value by the CPU 103) capable of setting one of a plurality of types of setting values having different advantages for the player;
A setting suggestion means (for example, an ED first period effect process or an ED second period effect process by the effect control CPU 120) that makes a setting suggestion related to the setting means,
In a period (for example, ending period) in which setting suggestions are made by the setting suggestion means, a first period (for example, ED first period) and a second period (for example, ED second period) that is a period after the first period and in which the history of the specific display displayed in the first period is displayed,
In the first period, after one specific display is displayed, the one specific display may be switched to another specific display (for example, the effects in the ED first period shown in FIGS. 9-10 and 9-11 ),
Display period of one specific display displayed in the first period (for example, presentation of setting suggestion icon displayed in FIGS. 9-10 (d), (g), FIGS. 9-11 (j), (m) The display period of the one specific display displayed as the history in the second period (for example, the setting suggestion icon of the first card displayed in FIGS. 9-13 and 9-14 than the period Ta) The presentation period Tb) is longer.

Specifically, the period from the production shown in FIG. 9-13 (c) to the production shown in FIG. 9-14 (k1) or (k2), that is, the period in which one setting suggestion card is presented in the ED second period The effect and time in the ED first period and the ED second period are configured such that Tb is longer than the period Ta during which the one setting suggestion card is presented in the ED first period. As a result, it is possible to attract the player's attention to the effect until the final setting suggestion is performed in the ED second period, and the setting suggestion can be favorably made to the player.

(4-1) A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) that performs a game,
setting means (for example, processing for setting a setting value by the CPU 103) capable of setting one of a plurality of types of setting values having different advantages for the player;
A setting suggestion means (for example, an ED first period effect process or an ED second period effect process by the effect control CPU 120) that makes a setting suggestion related to the setting means,
In a period (for example, ending period) in which setting suggestions are made by the setting suggestion means, a first period (for example, ED first period) and a second period (for example, ED second period) that is a period after the first period and in which the history of the specific display displayed in the first period is displayed,
The specific display corresponds to a first specific display (for example, a setting suggestion card with a white sun setting suggestion icon shown in FIG. 9-6) and a higher advantage for the player than the first specific display. a second specific display (for example, a setting suggestion card showing a setting suggestion icon of the red sun shown in FIG. 9-6, and a setting suggestion card showing a setting suggestion icon of rare character E shown in FIG. 9-7); including
When the first specific display and the second specific display are displayed in the first period, the display of the second specific display in the second period is emphasized (for example, FIG. 9). -14, production mode in the ED second period shown in FIG. 9-28 described later).

Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 9-10, 9-11, and 9-14, the white sun card and the red sun card are displayed in the ED first period, and then the white sun card is displayed in the ED second period. If a Sun card and a Red Sun card are displayed, the Red Sun card is selected and highlighted in the final setting suggestions in the ED second period. As a result, when the white sun card and the red sun card, which is more advantageous than the white sun card, are displayed in the first period of the ED, it is emphasized that the red sun card is displayed in the second period of the ED. Therefore, it is possible to suitably suggest settings to the player.

(4-2) In the second period, the history of the specific display displayed in the first period is displayed (for example, the effect in the ED second period shown in FIG. 9-14 and FIG. 9-28 described later). aspect).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 9-14, the history of the setting suggestion cards displayed in the ED first period is displayed in the ED second period, so that the player can recognize the setting suggestion cards while looking back. can be done.

(4-3) In the second period, when a message image indicating that the second specific display has been displayed is displayed, display control is performed so that the specific display being displayed is darkened ( For example, the effect mode in the ED second period shown in FIGS. 9-14 and 9-28 described later).

Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 9-14 (k1) and (k2), when a message image suggesting that the red sun card is displayed in the ED second period is displayed, the ED first period The setting suggestion card that was displayed as the history of is displayed darkly. As a result, the red sun card selected as the final setting suggestion in the ED second period can be further emphasized, and the final setting suggestion can be easily recognized by the player. Suggestions can be made.

(4-4) In the second period, when a message image indicating that the second specific display is displayed is displayed, display control is performed so that the information regarding the game being displayed does not become dark ( For example, the effect mode in the ED second period shown in FIGS. 9-14 and 9-28 described later).

Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 9-14, even if a message image suggesting that the red sun card was displayed in the second period of the ED is displayed, the information prompting the player to hit right regarding the game being displayed is Since it does not become dark, it is possible to favorably suggest settings to the player while making the player aware of information for proceeding with the game.

(4-5) In the second period, when the history of the specific display displayed in the first period is displayed, the animation image generated when the history of the specific display is displayed is such that the specific display is dark. It is maintained even in a state where it is turned off (for example, the effect mode in the ED second period shown in FIGS. 9-14 and later-described FIG. 9-28).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 9-14, even if a message image suggesting that the red sun card was displayed in the second period of the ED is displayed, the paper that occurred when the history of the setting suggestion card was displayed Since the animation image of the snowstorm is maintained in a darkened state, it is possible to appropriately suggest settings to the player while giving the player a sense of reality of the presentation.

(5-1) A gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1) that performs a game,
setting means (for example, processing for setting a setting value by the CPU 103) capable of setting one of a plurality of types of setting values having different advantages for the player;
A setting suggesting means (for example, an ED first period effect process or an ED second period effect process by the effect control CPU 120) that suggests the set value set by the setting means,
A first period in which a specific indication (for example, a setting suggestion card showing a setting suggestion icon) regarding setting value suggestion is displayed during a period (for example, an ending period) in which setting values are suggested by the setting suggestion means. (for example, the ED first period), and a second period (for example, the ED second period), which is a period after the first period and in which the history of the specific display displayed in the first period is displayed. includes
The specific display is a first specific display suggesting a set value (for example, an odd set value) belonging to a numerical sequence according to the first law (for example, the white sun setting suggestion icon shown in FIG. 9-6 is shown). setting suggestion card) and a second specific indication (for example, the red sun setting suggestion icon shown in FIG. 9-6) suggesting setting values belonging to a sequence according to the second law (for example, even setting values). including setting suggestion cards) and
The setting values belonging to the sequence according to the second law include the highest setting value with the highest degree of advantage (for example, the red sun setting suggestion icon is selected for setting 6, as shown in FIG. 9-5). possible), whereas the setting values belonging to the numerical sequence according to the first law do not include the highest setting value (for example, the white sun setting suggestion icon is set not selected in case 6),
When the first specific display and the second specific display are displayed in the first period, the display of the second specific display in the second period is emphasized (for example, FIG. 9). -Production mode in the ED second period shown in 14).

Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 9-10, 9-11, and 9-14, in the ED first period, the white sun card that suggests an odd setting value and the highest setting with the highest degree of advantage When a red sun card suggesting an even set value including setting 6, which is a value, is displayed, the fact that the red sun card is displayed is emphasized in the ED second period. It is possible to suitably suggest settings.

[Modified example of characteristic part 036F]
A modified example of the pachinko game machine 1 relating to the characteristic portion 036F described above will be described.

(Effect mode of card presentation in ED first period)
In the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 9-15 to 9-22, when the setting suggestion card is displayed in the ED first period, the card itself is displayed in white, so that the setting suggestion card It is made difficult for the player to recognize the displayed setting suggestion icon. However, it may be made difficult for the player to recognize the setting suggestion icon indicated on the setting suggestion card by the following effects.

First, the modification shown in FIG. 9-26 will be described. FIG. 9-26 is a diagram showing a modification of the effect mode in the ED first period. As shown in FIG. 9-26(a), the setting suggestion count is updated by subtracting 1, and the setting suggestion count icon is updated by subtracting 1 in the area 036F052, and the message "Hey!" is displayed. .

After that, as shown in FIG. 9-26(b), an animation image is displayed in which the character flies and punches the object. At this time, an animation image is displayed in which a very small setting suggestion card pops out of the object.

Thereafter, as shown in FIGS. 9-26(c) and (d), an animation image is displayed in which the setting suggestion card protruding from the object moves at high speed toward the center of the screen. Since such an effect is instantaneously performed in an extremely short time, it is difficult for the player to recognize the setting suggestion icon indicated on the setting suggestion card moving at high speed.

After that, as shown in FIG. 9-26(e), the setting suggestion card placed in the center of the screen, which is the prescribed position, covers the setting suggestion icon with a specific effect such as fog, so that the player can set the setting suggestion card. The suggestive icon is difficult to recognize.

After that, as shown in FIG. 9-26(f), the setting suggestion card is enlarged and an animation image is displayed in which the fog gradually clears. As a result, the player can gradually recognize the setting suggestion icon.

After that, as shown in Figure 9-26 (g), the setting suggestion card is further enlarged, an animated image is displayed in which the fog gradually clears, and a specific effect is set, such as light particles scattering. Suggestion cards are highlighted.

After that, as shown in FIG. 9-26(h), the setting suggestion card further expands and the fog completely clears, so that the player can recognize the setting suggestion icon. In addition, the setting suggestion card is emphasized with a specific effect such as scattering of light particles.

Although not shown, the setting suggestion icon on the setting suggestion card is then displayed without any effect.

As described above, the characteristic portion 036F according to the modification shown in FIG. 9-26 is configured as follows.

During the first period, the display of the specific display is started, and until the display position of the specific display moves to the specified position, the display is performed at a speed that makes it difficult for the player to recognize the setting suggestion by the specific display. The display position of the specific display moves (for example, the mode of presentation in the ED first period shown in FIGS. 9-26(c) and (d)).

This makes it difficult for the player to confirm the type of the setting suggestion card until the display position of the setting suggestion card moves to the specified position in the center of the screen. It is possible to preferably suggest settings to the player.

Next, a modification shown in FIGS. 9-27 will be described. FIG. 9-27 is a diagram showing a modification of the effect mode in the ED first period. As shown in FIG. 9-27(a), the setting suggestion count is updated by subtracting 1, and the number of setting suggestion count icon is updated by subtracting 1 in the area 036F052, and the message "Hey!" is displayed. .

After that, as shown in FIG. 9-27(b), an animation image is displayed in which the character hits the object with a hammer.

Then, a white cloud appears from within the cracked object, as shown in FIG. 9-27(c), and the setting suggestion card is hidden by the white cloud, as shown in FIG. 9-27(d). This makes it difficult for the player to recognize the setting suggestion icon shown on the setting suggestion card.

After that, as shown in FIG. 9-27(e), the cloud becomes smaller step by step, and setting suggestion cards appear step by step.

After that, as shown in FIG. 9-27(f), when the clouds clear up completely, the player can recognize the setting suggestion icon. Also, the setting suggestion card is emphasized by a ring specific effect.

Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 9-27(g), the setting suggestion icon in the setting suggestion card is displayed without any effect.

Thus, in the modification shown in FIG. 9-27, the setting suggestion card is hidden by some image (white cloud image in this example) so as to make it difficult for the player to recognize the setting suggestion icon on the setting suggestion card. , step-by-step setting suggested cards are visible. As a result, it is possible to suitably suggest settings to the player.

(Production mode in the second period of ED)
In the present embodiment, the final setting suggestion is made in the second period of the ED in the effect mode shown in FIGS. 9-14. However, the final setting suggestion may be performed by the following effects.

FIG. 9-28 is a diagram showing a modification of the effect mode in the ED second period. As shown in FIG. 9-28(a), a setting suggestion card (rare character E card) is displayed so as to look back on the ED first period. Since the rare character E card has a high reliability that the current setting value is setting 6, there is a high possibility that the current setting value is setting 6 when this is selected.

After that, as shown in FIG. 9-28(b), the setting suggesting card (rare character E card) displayed as history moves and is displayed in a small size. In this example, a white sun card, a red sun card, a character C card, and a rare character E card are displayed as the history of the ED first period.

After that, as shown in FIG. 9-28 (c), the rare character E card with the highest degree of advantage is selected from among the plurality of setting suggestion cards displayed in the ED first period, and the image of the rare character E is selected. A message image saying "Rare character!!" is displayed. Here, the background image is displayed dark, so the setting suggestion card displayed as the history of the ED first period is displayed dark, but the only selected rare character E card can be displayed with effects or brightened. highlighted by

It should be noted that the message image "rare character!!" may be expressed in seven colors or glittering in accordance with the rare character E-card. In this way, the player who sees the final summary message can readily recognize that the rare character E card has been selected, so that the setting can be suggested to the player.

In addition, since the background image is displayed dark, the setting suggestion card displayed as the history of the ED first period is displayed dark. However, even when the setting suggestion card displayed as the history is darkened, the animation image of the confetti is maintained, and the player can see the effect of the falling confetti. Furthermore, the sparkling display on the character C card is also maintained. Furthermore, the display of the area 036F051 indicating the information prompting the player to hit to the right is maintained without being darkened.

As described above, the characteristic portion 036F according to the modification shown in FIG. 9-28 is configured as follows.

In the second period, when a message image suggesting that the second specific display has been displayed is displayed, the second specific display is emphasized among the specific displays being displayed (for example, Production mode in the ED second period shown in 9-28).

According to this, it is possible for the player to easily recognize that the rare character E card with the highest degree of advantage has been selected in the ED second period, and it is possible to suitably suggest the setting to the player. .

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 9-14 and 9-28, a first setting suggestion card (for example, a white sun card) and a second setting suggestion card having a higher degree of advantage than the first setting suggestion card 2 setting suggestion cards (for example, red sun card, rare character E card) are displayed as the history of the ED first period, the first setting suggestion card is not displayed brightly, whereas the second setting suggestion card is not displayed brightly. The setting suggestion card was the one that was displayed brightly. However, other effects may be used for emphasizing the second setting suggestion card.

For example, the message image corresponding to both the first setting suggestion card and the second setting suggestion card is displayed as the final setting suggestion, but the message image corresponding to the second setting suggestion card is displayed as the first setting suggestion card. The second setting suggestion card may be emphasized by being displayed larger than the message image corresponding to or being displayed for a longer period of time.

In addition, the frame of the second setting suggestion card selected as the final setting suggestion card is thickened, an animation image that the second setting suggestion card jumps on the screen is displayed, and the second setting suggestion card is supported A second setting suggestion card may be displayed on the frontmost side of the screen along with the message to set the setting.

(Switching of setting suggestion card in ED 1st period and switching from 1st period to 2nd period)
In the present embodiment, the content of the sound output when the setting suggestion card is switched in the ED first period is different from the content of the sound output when the ED first period is switched to the ED second period. However, it is not limited to this. For example, while no sound is output when the setting suggestion card is switched in the ED first period, a sound may be output when the ED first period is switched to the ED second period. Further, the sound may be output when the setting suggestion card is switched in the ED first period, but the sound may not be output when the ED first period is switched to the ED second period.

(Update setting suggestion count)
In this embodiment, if the set suggestion number has not yet reached the upper limit number of times, the set suggestion number is always added and updated by one each time the player wins a prize in the general prize-winning slot 10 or wins an over prize. was becoming However, on the condition that the number of winnings to the general winnings opening 10 reaches a predetermined number of times (for example, three times), the set suggested number of times may be added and updated by one time, or the number of over winnings may be increased. The setting suggestion number may be added and updated by one time on condition that the predetermined number of times (for example, three times) is reached.

When the player wins the general prize-winning slot 10 or wins over the prize, a special effect may be executed to notify that effect. When such a special performance is executed in the jackpot game state, the player is made to recognize that the player has won a prize in the general prize winning port 10 or has won an over prize, and the player is also informed that the condition for updating the setting suggestion number of times is established. can be made to recognize, and the amusement of the game can be improved.

In this embodiment, as shown in 036FS011 in FIG. 9-1, when the set suggestion number does not reach the upper limit number in the jackpot game state, the set suggestion number is compensated so that the set suggestion number becomes the upper limit number. However, it may be configured as follows. That is, the characteristic portion 036F according to the modification may be configured as follows.

When the number of times the update condition is satisfied does not reach the specified number of times in the advantageous state, compensation control is performed so as to perform an effect unrelated to the specific display as an effect for compensating for the remaining time in the first period. Compensation means (for example, as shown in the modified example, processing for executing other effects unrelated to the setting suggestion in the time left in the ED first period).

According to this, since the setting suggestion number does not reach the upper limit, the effect for displaying the setting suggestion card is completed earlier than the specified time in the ED first period, and the ED first period is left over. Even so, by executing a performance not related to the setting suggestion, it is possible to avoid the performance in the ED first period from being prolonged, and it is possible to suitably suggest the setting to the player.

As the effects not related to the setting suggestions, for example, an effect for explaining the rules of the game after the jackpot game state, an introduction to the effects to be executed in the pachinko game machine 1, and an effect to be executed in the pachinko game machine 1 are selected. Any production may be used as long as it is not related to setting suggestions, such as display of a screen for setting.

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9-12, when the ED first period is switched to the ED second period, when the first layer of the screen fades out, the second layer of the screen is always white. It was for displaying images. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the second layer of the screen may always display a monochromatic image other than white or a gradation image. Even in this way, the player can recognize that the ED first period is switched to the ED second period by the appearance of the screen when the first layer of the screen fades out and then fades in.

(Suggestion of settings)
In the present embodiment, odd set values are applied as set values belonging to the sequence according to the first rule. That is, as a sequence according to the first law, an arithmetic progression in which adjacent terms have a common difference (tolerance) is applied, and the first term is 1 and the tolerance is 2. Further, in the present embodiment, even-numbered set values are applied as set values belonging to the sequence according to the second rule including the highest set value with the highest degree of advantage. That is, as a progression according to the second law, an arithmetic progression in which adjacent terms have a common difference (tolerance) is applied, and the first term is 2 and the tolerance is 2. However, other numbers for the first term and tolerance may be used.

For example, the set values belonging to the sequence according to the first law may be 1, 2, 3, where 1 is the first term and 1 is the tolerance. Also, the set values belonging to the sequence according to the second law may be 4, 5, and 6, where 4 is the first term and 1 is the tolerance.

Further, although the maximum set value is a number such as "6", it may be defined by a symbol such as "H".

The setting suggestion performed in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the characteristic portion 036F suggests the setting value by displaying the setting suggestion card showing the setting suggestion icon, but the setting suggestion card is not limited to this. may be displayed to indicate that the setting has been changed. For example, if the settings have been changed, there is a 10% probability that the character C card as shown in FIG. A card may be displayed as a final setting suggestion. Furthermore, when no setting change is made, the character C card is not displayed, whereas the character B card may be displayed as the final setting suggestion with a probability of 5%. In this way, when the character C card is displayed as the final setting suggestion, it is confirmed that the setting has been changed. On the other hand, when the character B card is displayed as the final setting suggestion, it is not confirmed that the setting has been changed, but there is a possibility that the setting has been changed.

(Application to slot machines)
In the present embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is applied as the gaming machine, but a variable display section (reel, display that allows visual recognition of symbols) capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information (symbols) that can be identified by each After variably displaying the variable display portion, the display result (symbol combination) is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display portion, and the display result is a combination of the display results of the plurality of variable display portions. The basic configuration, characteristic portion 147F, and characteristic portion 036F described above may be applied to a slot machine in which a prize can be generated depending on the combination.

For example, instead of the jackpot game state in the pachinko game machine 1, the probability of winning a small combination such as RB (regular bonus) or BB (big bonus) is higher than the normal state. A second-class special accessory that wins all small wins, such as a bonus), and the operation mode (push order, operation timing) of the stop switch for stopping the reels in order to generate an advantageous winning for the player. AT (assisted time), ART (assisted replay time) controlled by AT in RT where the winning probability of replay is higher than normal state, CZ (chance zone) where the probability that the state is controlled by the AT is higher than normal , and advantageous intervals including AT and CZ may be applied. Also, in the ending period after these advantageous states are over, the history of the setting suggestion cards displayed in the advantageous state may be displayed, and the final setting suggestions may be made.

(Explanation relating to association of characteristic portions)
Each configuration relating to a characteristic portion may be appropriately combined with part or all of each configuration relating to another characteristic portion. 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.

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

1 Pachinko game machine 2 Game board 3 Frame for game machine 4A First special symbol display device 4B Second special symbol display device 5 Image display device 5C, 5L, 5R Decoration symbol display area 6A Winning ball device , 6B variable winning ball device, 7 special variable winning ball device, 8L, 8R speaker, 9 game effect lamp, 10 general winning opening, 10A general winning opening switch, 11 main board, 12 effect control board, 13 voice control board, 14 , 17, 19 lamp control board, 15 relay board, 16 board side lamp, 18 performance effect lamp, 20 normal pattern display, 22A first start switch, 22B second start switch, 23 count switch, 25A first reservation Indicator, 25B second holding display, 25C normal figure holding display, 30 batted ball operation handle, 31A stick controller, 31B push button, 32 movable body, 35A controller sensor unit, 35B push sensor, 41 passage gate, 41A gate switch , 51 lock switch, 52 setting changeover switch, 53 open sensor, 81,82 solenoid, 100,560 game control microcomputer, 101,121 ROM, 102,122 RAM, 104,124 random number circuit, 110 switch circuit, 111 solenoid circuit, 123 display controller;

Claims (1)

A gaming machine for playing games,
setting means capable of setting one of a plurality of types of setting values with different degrees of advantage for the player;
a setting suggestion means for making a setting suggestion regarding the setting means;
In the period during which the setting suggestion is made by the setting suggestion means, a first period in which a specific display related to the setting suggestion is displayed, and the specific display displayed in the first period, which is a period after the first period. and a second period in which the history of
The specific display includes a first specific display and a second specific display corresponding to a higher advantage for the player than the first specific display,
A gaming machine, wherein when the first specific display and the second specific display are displayed in the first period, the fact that the second specific display is displayed in the second period is emphasized.

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