JP7204572B2 - game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a game machine such as a pachinko machine or a slot machine that can be controlled in an advantageous state for a player.

As a gaming machine, game balls, which are game media, are shot into a game area by a shooting device, and when the game balls enter a prize winning area such as a prize winning opening provided in the game area, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out to the player. There is something that can be done. Furthermore, a variable display area is provided in which the identification information can be variably displayed (also referred to as “variation”), and when the display result of the variable display of the identification information in the variable display area is a specific display result, the game state (game There is a so-called pachinko machine configured to change the state of the machine (ie, more specifically, the state in which the game machine is controlled) to give a predetermined game value to the player.

After setting a predetermined number of bets for one game of predetermined game media, the player operates the start lever to start variable display of the identification information in the variable display area. By operating a stop button provided corresponding to the display area, the variable display of the identification information is stopped within a predetermined maximum delay time from the operation timing, and the variable display of all the variable display areas is stopped. Winning occurs according to the display result derived when the game is stopped, predetermined game media are paid out according to the winning, and when a specific winning occurs, the game state is changed to a predetermined game value by the player. (so-called slot machines).

The game value is defined as the payout of prize balls, the state of the variable winning ball device provided in the game area of the gaming machine, which is advantageous for the player who is likely to hit the ball, or the state which is advantageous to the player. It is to generate the right to be in a state, or to be in a state in which the conditions for paying out prize balls are likely to be established.

In a pachinko machine, a predetermined specific display mode is derived and displayed as a display result of variable display of performance symbols (identification information) that is started in the variable display area based on the winning of a game ball in the starting winning hole. If you do, a "jackpot" will occur. It should be noted that the derivation display means that the symbol (final stop symbol) is finally stopped and displayed. When a big win occurs, for example, the big win opening is opened a predetermined number of times, and the game shifts to a big win game state in which the ball is likely to win. Then, in each open period, when a predetermined number (for example, 10) of the large winning openings are won, the large winning opening is closed. The number of openings of the big winning opening is fixed to a predetermined number (for example, 15 rounds). An opening time (for example, 29 seconds) is determined for each opening, and even if the number of winnings does not reach a predetermined number, the big winning opening is closed after the opening time has elapsed. Hereinafter, the opening period of each big winning slot may be called a round. Moreover, the game in a round may be called a round game.

Also, in the variable display area, the symbols other than the final stop symbol (for example, the middle symbol among the left, middle, right symbols) continue for a predetermined period of time and stop and shake in a state that matches a specific display result. Big wins can occur before the final result is displayed due to moving, scaling, or deformation, multiple symbols fluctuating in sync with the same symbol, or the positions of the displayed symbols changing. The production performed in the state where the sexuality is continuing (hereinafter, these states are referred to as the reach state) is called the reach production. In addition, the reach state and its state are referred to as a reach mode. Further, the variable display including the reach effect is called the reach variable display. Then, if the display result of the pattern variably displayed in the variable display area is not a specific display result, it becomes "missing" and the variable display state ends. A player plays a game while enjoying how to generate a big hit.

In addition, there are those that can execute a specific effect (for example, a development effect) that develops after temporarily stopping the missing symbol, and there are those that can execute a plurality of types of development effects (for example, see Patent Document 1.).

JP 2018-29713 A (FIG. 38, paragraphs 0270 to 0275)

However, interest was not enough.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION Accordingly, it is an object of the present invention to provide a game machine capable of increasing interest.

(Means A) The game machine according to the present invention is
A gaming machine that can be controlled in an advantageous state advantageous to a player,
Predetermined effect executing means capable of executing a predetermined effect in a plurality of types of effect modes including at least an advantageous mode suggesting control to the advantageous state and a disadvantage mode suggesting not to be controlled to the advantageous state;
a specific effect executing means capable of executing a specific effect having a higher rate of being controlled to the advantageous state than the predetermined effect after the predetermined effect is executed in the disadvantageous mode;
a suggestive effect executing means capable of executing a suggestive effect suggesting execution of the specific effect before executing the specific effect;
a special effect executing means capable of executing a special effect before executing the suggestive effect and the specific effect,
The specific effect execution means is
It is possible to execute a plurality of types of specific effects including at least a first specific effect and a second specific effect different from the first specific effect,
The first specific effect can be executed in a plurality of types of effect modes including an advantageous specific mode suggesting control to the advantageous state and a disadvantage specific mode suggesting not to be controlled to the advantageous state,
When the special production is executed, the specific production is not executed,
The suggestion effect execution means is
a plurality of types of suggestive effects including at least a first suggestive effect suggesting execution of the first specific effect and a second suggestive effect suggesting execution of the second specific effect,
The first suggestive effect can be executed after a predetermined period of time has elapsed since the predetermined effect was executed in the disadvantageous mode,
When the first specific effect is not executed after the execution of the first suggestive effect, the second suggestive effect can be executed after a specific period of time shorter than the predetermined period has elapsed after the first suggestive effect is completed,
When the first specific effect is executed in the disadvantageous specific mode after the execution of the first suggestive effect, the second suggestive effect can be executed,
When the special effect is executed, the suggestive effect is not executed,
The first suggestive effect can be executed in a shorter effect period than the second suggestive effect.
(Means B) The game machine according to the present invention is
A gaming machine that can be controlled in an advantageous state advantageous to a player,
Predetermined effect executing means capable of executing a predetermined effect in a plurality of types of effect modes including at least an advantageous mode suggesting control to the advantageous state and a disadvantage mode suggesting not to be controlled to the advantageous state;
a specific effect executing means capable of executing a specific effect having a higher rate of being controlled to the advantageous state than the predetermined effect after the predetermined effect is executed in the disadvantageous mode;
a suggestive effect executing means capable of executing a suggestive effect suggesting execution of the specific effect before executing the specific effect;
a special effect executing means capable of executing a special effect before executing the suggestive effect and the specific effect,
The specific effect execution means is
It is possible to execute a plurality of types of specific effects including at least a first specific effect and a second specific effect different from the first specific effect,
The first specific effect can be executed in a plurality of types of effect modes including an advantageous specific mode suggesting control to the advantageous state and a disadvantage specific mode suggesting not to be controlled to the advantageous state,
When the special production is executed, the specific production is not executed,
The suggestion effect execution means is
a plurality of types of suggestive effects including at least a first suggestive effect suggesting execution of the first specific effect and a second suggestive effect suggesting execution of the second specific effect,
The first suggestive effect can be executed after the predetermined effect is executed in the disadvantageous mode,
When the first specific effect is not executed after the execution of the first suggestive effect, the second suggestive effect is started in response to the end of the first suggestive effect,
When the first specific effect is executed in the disadvantageous specific mode after the execution of the first suggestive effect, the second suggestive effect is started in response to the end of the first specific effect,
When the special effect is executed, the suggestive effect is not executed,
The first suggestive effect can be executed in a shorter effect period than the second suggestive effect.
(Means 1) Another gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine that is controllable to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous to the player, and is an advantageous mode suggesting at least being controlled to an advantageous state. (For example, a mode of temporarily stopping the big hit pattern) and a disadvantageous mode that suggests that it is not controlled in an advantageous state (for example, a mode of temporarily stopping the losing pattern). (Including Super Reach A, B))) can be executed (for example, the part that executes step 017IWS214 and step S172 in the effect control CPU 120), and after the predetermined effect is executed in a disadvantageous mode, A specific effect execution means (for example, step 017IWS214 and step S172 in the effect control CPU 120) capable of executing a specific effect (for example, a first development effect, a second development effect) having a higher rate of being controlled in an advantageous state than a predetermined effect part to be executed), and a suggestive effect execution means (for example, for effect control A part that executes step 017IWS214 and step S172 in CPU 120), and the specific effect execution means performs at least a first specific effect (for example, a first development effect) and a second specific effect (for example, a second specific effect different from the first specific effect). , a second development effect), and the suggestive effect execution means can execute a first suggestive effect (for example, a first suggestive effect) that suggests execution of at least the first specific effect, and a first suggestive effect. A plurality of types of suggested effects including a second suggested effect (for example, a second suggested effect) that suggests execution of 2 specific effects can be executed, and a predetermined period of time (for example, a temporary When the first suggestive effect can be executed after the stop period Ta) has elapsed, and the first specific effect is not executed after the first suggestive effect is executed (for example, when the failure pattern of the first suggestive effect is executed), the It is characterized in that the second suggestive effect can be executed after a specific period (for example, a temporary stop period Tb (Tb<Ta)) that is shorter than a predetermined period after the first suggestive effect is completed (see FIG. 8-9). and According to such a configuration, interest can be enhanced.

(Means 2) Another gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous to the player, and is an advantageous mode suggesting that it is controlled at least to an advantageous state. (For example, a mode of temporarily stopping the big hit pattern) and a disadvantageous mode that suggests that it is not controlled in an advantageous state (for example, a mode of temporarily stopping the losing pattern). (Including Super Reach A, B))) can be executed (for example, the part that executes step 017IWS214 and step S172 in the effect control CPU 120), and after the predetermined effect is executed in a disadvantageous mode, A specific effect execution means (for example, step 017IWS214 and step S172 in the effect control CPU 120) capable of executing a specific effect (for example, a first development effect, a second development effect) having a higher rate of being controlled in an advantageous state than a predetermined effect part to be executed), and a suggestive effect execution means (for example, for effect control A part that executes step 017IWS214 and step S172 in CPU 120), and the specific effect execution means performs at least a first specific effect (for example, a first development effect) and a second specific effect (for example, a second specific effect different from the first specific effect). , a second development effect), and the suggestive effect execution means can execute a first suggestive effect (for example, a first suggestive effect) that suggests execution of at least the first specific effect, and a first suggestive effect. A plurality of types of suggestive effects including a second suggestive effect (for example, a second suggestive effect) suggesting execution of 2 specific effects can be executed, and the first suggestive effect is executed after the predetermined effect is executed in a disadvantageous mode. possible, and when the first specific effect is not executed after the execution of the first suggestive effect (for example, when the failure pattern of the first suggestive effect is executed), a second It is characterized by starting a suggestive effect (see FIG. 8-2). According to such a configuration, interest can be enhanced.

(Means 3) In means 1 or 2, the specific effect execution means includes a first specific effect (for example, first development effect) and a second specific effect (for example, , second development effect) can be executed (see FIG. 8-3). According to such a configuration, it is possible to reduce the decrease in interest.

(Means 4) In any one of means 1 to 3, the suggestive effect executing means executes the first suggestive effect in a shorter effect period than the second suggestive effect (for example, the first suggestive effect execution period T1 <Execution period T2 of the second suggestive effect (see FIG. 8-2)). According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling that the performance is redundant.

(Means 5) In any one of means 1 to 4, the effect sound of the second suggestive effect is output in a manner that is easier for the player to recognize than the effect sound of the first suggestive effect (FIG. 8). -7(A)(1) and FIG. 8-7(B)(1)). According to such a configuration, the player can be made to pay attention to the start of the second suggestive effect.

(Means 6) In any one of means 1 to 5, the suggestive effect executing means may be arranged in a mode that is easier for the player to recognize than the first suggestive effect (for example, the size of the effect image displayed on the image display device 5). 8-7 (A) and FIG. 8-7 (B)), and the specific effect executing means is recognized by the player more than the second suggestive effect. start the execution of the first specific effect (see FIGS. 8-7(B) and 8-8(A)) in an easy mode (for example, a mode in which the size of the effect image displayed on the image display device 5 is large). may be According to such a configuration, it is possible to reduce the disappointment caused by developing into the first specific effect.

(Means 7) In any one of means 1 to 6, the suggestive effect executing means can execute the second suggestive effect when the control is not in an advantageous state after the first specific effect is executed ( For example, the production control CPU 120 in Modification 2 can execute production according to the variation patterns of Pt19 and Pt25 (see FIGS. 8-10 and 8-11). According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the amusement of the game.

(Means 8) In any one of means 1 to 7, the predetermined effect executing means has, as the predetermined effect, a first predetermined effect (for example, Super Reach A in Modification 3) and is more advantageous than the first predetermined effect. It is possible to execute a second predetermined effect (for example, super reach B in the third modification) with a high rate of being controlled to the state, and the case where the suggestive effect is executed after the first predetermined effect is executed, Compared to the case where the suggestive effect is executed after the second predetermined effect is executed, the ratio of executing the specific effect after the suggestive effect is executed is higher (for example, the first suggestive effect of the success pattern is executed after super reach A). Pt36, Pt53, which are the variation patterns that are to be, have a higher selection rate than Pt41, Pt56, which are the variation patterns that execute the first suggested effect of the success pattern through super reach B. (See Fig. 8-13) As a matter of fact, good too. According to such a configuration, it is possible to reduce the decline in the interest in the game when the first predetermined effect is executed.

(Means 9) In any one of means 1 to 8, the advantageous states are a first advantageous state (for example, a normal jackpot) and a second advantageous state (for example, a normal jackpot) and a second advantageous state that is more advantageous to the player than the first advantageous state. For example, a variable probability big hit), and the predetermined effect execution means is controlled to a second advantageous state than the first predetermined effect (for example, super reach A in the fourth modification) and the first predetermined effect as the predetermined effect. A plurality of types of predetermined effects including a second predetermined effect with a high ratio (for example, super reach B in the fourth modification) can be executed, and the suggestive effect executing means causes the predetermined effect executing means to execute the second predetermined effect. After that, the second suggestive effect is executed without executing the first suggestive effect (for example, the effect control CPU 120 in the fourth modification can execute the effect according to the variation pattern of Pt80, Pt81, and Pt96. (See Figures 8-14). According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent a decline in amusement in the game.

(Means 10) In any of means 1 to 10, a notification effect executing means (for example, in the effect control CPU 120) capable of executing a notification effect (for example, a fixed effect) that notifies that the control is in an advantageous state , steps 017IWS206-S208 and step S172 are executed), and restricts execution of the notification effect at a timing prior to the execution timing of the suggestive effect (for example, the effect control CPU 120 executes the suggestive effect. Step 017 (IWS206 to S208 may not be performed if there is a change accompanying the change). According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the production effect of the suggestive production from deteriorating.

(Means 11) In any one of means 1 to 10, variable display of identification information (eg, decorative pattern) can be executed in a plurality of variable display portions (eg, decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, 5R). In the gaming machine, specific display means (for example, step 017IWS100E in the effect control CPU 120) capable of displaying a specific display (for example, a reserved display) corresponding to the variable display in a specific display section (for example, a reserved display area) is executed. part), and change the display mode of the specific display from at least the first display mode (eg, normal mode) to a second display mode (eg, blue mode) in which the rate of being controlled to be in a more advantageous state than the first display mode is higher A change effect executing means (for example, a part that executes step 017IWS4804 in the effect control CPU 120) is provided, and the specific display means is capable of displaying a plurality of specific displays, It is possible to display the display on the corresponding specific display unit (for example, the effect control CPU 120 has an upper limit of 4, the first pending display in the first pending display area, the second pending display The display can be displayed in the second reserved display area, the third reserved display in the third reserved display area, and the fourth reserved display in the fourth reserved display area (see Fig. 8-21), The change effect executing means performs the specific display based on the fact that the identification information variably displayed on the plurality of variable display portions acts on the specific display displayed on the specific display portion corresponding to each of the plurality of variable display portions. It is possible to change from the first display mode to the second display mode (for example, the effect control CPU 120 can perform the action effect and change the display mode of the pending display from the normal mode to the blue mode). good too. According to such a configuration, it is possible to enhance the presentation effect.

It is a front view of the pachinko game machine in this embodiment. It is a configuration diagram showing various control boards and the like mounted in the pachinko game machine. It is a flow chart which shows an example of game control main processing. It is a flow chart showing an example of timer interrupt processing for game control. It is a flow chart which shows an example of special design process processing. 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. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern of the decoration design prepared beforehand. It is a time chart which shows the content of the production|presentation in Pt18 and Pt24. It is an explanatory view showing a variation pattern determination table stored in the ROM. It is a flow chart which shows variable display start setting processing in production control process processing. It is an explanatory view showing a fixed effect execution lottery table. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing a display example of the image display device according to the present embodiment; FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing a display example of the image display device according to the present embodiment; FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing a display example of the image display device according to the present embodiment; 9 is a time chart showing the content of effects at Pt18 and Pt24 in Modification 1. FIG. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing variation patterns of decoration symbols prepared in Modification 2; 10 is a time chart showing the content of effects at Pt19 and Pt25 in Modification 2. FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern of the decorative design prepared beforehand in the modification 3. FIG. FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram showing a variation pattern determination table stored in a ROM in modification 3; It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern of the decoration design prepared beforehand in the modification 4. FIG. FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram showing a variation pattern determination table stored in a ROM in modification 4; FIG. 11 is a flow chart showing an example of pre-reading notice setting processing in the second embodiment. FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the look-ahead effect execution lottery table, the final mode determination lottery table, and the change timing determination lottery table in the second embodiment. In the second embodiment, it is a flow chart showing a variable display start setting process in the effect control process process. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing a look-ahead stop symbol determination lottery table in the second embodiment; In the second embodiment, it is a flow chart showing effect processing during variable display in the effect control process processing. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing a display example of an image display device in the second embodiment;

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

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

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.

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

The special symbols variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A are also called "first special symbols", and the special symbols variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B are also called "second special symbols". Also, a special game using the first special game is called a "first special game", and a special game using the second special game is called a "second special game". In addition, the number of special symbol display devices that variably display the special symbols may be one.

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

For example, on the screen of the image display device 5, in synchronism with the first special game and the second special game, a plurality of types of decorative patterns (such as patterns showing numbers) as decoration identification information different from the special patterns. variable display is performed. Here, in synchronization with the first special game or the second special game, decorative patterns are variably displayed (for example, up and down direction scroll display and update display). In addition, the variable display of the special figure game and the decorative pattern that are executed in synchronism is generically called simply 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 hole, a predetermined number (for example, three) of prize balls are paid out, and the first special game can be started.

The variable winning ball device 6B (ordinary electric accessory) forms a second starting winning hole that changes between a closed state and an open state by a solenoid 81 (see FIG. 2). The variable winning ball device 6B is provided with, for example, an electric tulip-shaped accessory having a pair of movable winglets. comes close to the winning ball device 6A, and the closed state in which the game balls do not enter the second starting winning opening (also referred to as the second starting winning opening being closed). On the other hand, the variable winning ball device 6B is in an open state in which the game ball can enter the second start winning opening (second start It is also said that the prize-winning mouth is open.). When the game ball enters the second start winning hole, a predetermined number (for example, three) of prize balls are paid out, and the second special game can be started. Note that the variable winning ball device 6B may be any device that changes between a closed state and an open state, and is not limited to a device provided with an electric tulip-shaped accessory.

At predetermined positions of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, four positions on the left and right sides of the game area), there are provided general winning holes 10 which are always kept open by predetermined ball receiving members. In this case, when the player enters one of the general winning openings 10, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

Below the winning ball device 6A and the variable winning ball device 6B, a special variable winning ball device 7 having a large winning hole is provided. The special variable winning ball device 7 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 game balls enter the big winning hole, a predetermined number (for example, 14) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. When the game balls enter the big winning hole, more prize balls are paid out than when the game balls enter the first starting winning hole, the second starting winning hole and the general winning hole 10, for example.

Entering a game ball into each winning hole including the general winning hole 10 is also called "winning". In particular, winning a prize 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 left side of the image display device 5 . Based on the game ball passing through the passage gate 41, the normal game is executed.

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

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

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

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

A ball hitting operation handle (operation knob) 30 operated by a player or the like to shoot a game ball toward the game area from 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 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.

(Overview 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 device 4A is started.

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

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

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

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

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

In the jackpot game state, the player can get a prize ball by entering the game ball into the big winning hole. Therefore, the jackpot gaming state is an advantageous state for the player. The larger the number of rounds in the jackpot game state and the longer the upper limit period of opening, the more advantageous the player is.

In addition, a jackpot type is set in the "jackpot". For example, a plurality of 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 when some jackpot types etc.), the big prize opening is opened. In addition, you may provide a small-hit classification also in a "small-hit" like a big-hit classification.

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

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

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

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

The normal state means a game state other than a special state such as an advantageous state such as a jackpot game state that is advantageous to the player, a time saving state, a variable probability state, etc., and the display result in the normal game is "normal game". The pachinko gaming machine 1, such as the probability and the probability that the display result in the special game will be a "jackpot", returns to the initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, when 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.

(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 It may be performed by turning on/off, operation of the movable body 32, or the like.

As an effect executed according to the progress of the game, the first special game or the second In response to the start of the 2 special figure game, the variable display of the decoration pattern is started. At the timing when the display result (also called fixed special pattern) is stopped and displayed in the first special game or the second special game, a fixed decorative pattern (combination of three decorative patterns), which is the display result of variable display of decorative patterns, is displayed. ) is also stopped (derived).

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

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

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

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

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

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

The effects that can be executed by the pachinko gaming machine 1 include displaying the variable display corresponding display (suspended display and active display). In addition, as other effects, for example, a notice effect for notifying the reliability of the big hit is executed during the variable display of the decorative symbols. The notice effect includes a notice effect for notifying the reliability of the big win in the variable display during execution and a pre-reading notice effect for notifying the reliability of the big win in the variable display before execution (variable display whose execution is suspended). As the pre-reading advance notice effect, an effect of changing the display mode of the display corresponding to 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 of the jackpot types (jackpot types in the jackpot game state in the same manner as the small hit game state, for example, the jackpot type in the subsequent game state high probability state) jackpot game By executing a common performance in both states, the player may not know whether the current state is a small win game state or a big win game state. In such a case, by executing a common performance after the end of the small winning game state and after the end of the big winning game state, it is made impossible to distinguish whether the state is a high probability state or a low probability state. may

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

(Substrate configuration)
The pachinko game machine 1 is equipped with a main board 11, an effect control board 12, a sound control board 13, a lamp control board 14, a relay board 15, etc., as shown in FIG. In addition, various 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 to be described later) are input, various signals (first special symbol display device 4A, second special symbol display device 4B, normal symbol display device 20, first reservation It includes an output port for transmitting a signal for controlling (driving) the indicator 25A, the second hold indicator 25B, the normal figure hold indicator 25C, and a solenoid drive signal).

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

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

The main board 11 (game control microcomputer 100), as part of the control of the progress of the game, produces a production control command (a command to specify (notify) the progress of the game, etc.) according to the progress of the game. 12. The effect control command output from the main board 11 is relayed by the relay board 15 and supplied to the effect control board 12. - 特許庁The effect control command includes, for example, various determination results on the main board 11 (for example, the display result of the special game (including the jackpot type), the variation pattern used when executing the special game (details will be described later). )), game status (for example, start and end of variable display, opening status of big winning slots, occurrence of winning, number of reserved memories, game status), commands specifying error occurrence, and the like.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(Major operations of the main substrate 11)
First, main operations in the main board 11 will be described. When power supply to the pachinko game machine 1 is started, the game control microcomputer 100 is activated, and the CPU 103 executes the game control main process. FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing game control main processing executed by the CPU 103 on the main substrate 11. As shown in FIG.

In the game control main process shown in FIG. 3, the CPU 103 first sets interrupt prohibition (step S1). Subsequently, necessary initial settings are performed (step S2). Initial settings include stack pointer setting, internal device register setting (CTC (counter/timer circuit), parallel input/output port, etc.), setting to make RAM 102 accessible, and the like.

Next, it is determined whether or not the output signal from the clear switch is ON (step 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. If the output signal from the clear switch is ON (step S3; Yes), initialization processing (step S8) is executed. 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 production|presentation control command which instruct|indicates initialization to the production|presentation control board 12 (step S9). When the effect control CPU 120 receives the effect control command, for example, the image display device 5 displays a screen for notifying that the control of the gaming machine has been initialized.

If the output signal from the clear switch is not ON (step S3; No), it is determined whether backup data is stored in the RAM 102 (backup RAM) (step S4). When the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped due to an unexpected power failure or the like (power failure), the CPU 103 executes the power supply stop processing immediately before the pachinko game machine 1 becomes inoperable due to the stoppage of the power supply. In this process when the power supply is stopped, a process of turning on a backup flag indicating that data is to be backed up in the RAM 102, a data protection process of 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 for progressing the game (including various flags, states of various timers, etc.), but also the states of backup flags and error detection codes. In step S4, it is determined whether or not the backup flag is ON. If the backup flag is off and backup data is not stored in the RAM 102 (step S4; No), an initialization process (step S8) is executed.

If backup data is stored in the RAM 102 (step S4; Yes), the CPU 103 checks the backed up data (using an error detection code) to determine whether the data is normal (step S5). In step S5, for example, it is determined whether or not the data in the RAM 102 matches the data when the power supply was stopped, using a parity bit or a checksum. If it is determined that they match, it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is normal.

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

When it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is normal (step S5; Yes), the CPU 103 performs recovery processing (step S6) to return the internal state of the main board 11 to the state when the power supply was stopped. 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 (step S7). In accordance with this, an effect control command that specifies the game state before the power outage that is backed up, and if the special game is being executed, the effect control that specifies the display result of the special game that is being executed You may make it transmit a command. 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 restoration 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.

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 (step S10). Then, the register of the CTC built in the game control microcomputer 100 is set so that the timer interrupt is periodically applied every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms) (step S11), and the interrupt is permitted (step S12 ). After that, loop processing is entered. Thereafter, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 at predetermined time intervals (for example, 2 ms), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute timer interrupt processing.

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

Following the information output process, a game random number update process for updating at least part of the game random numbers used on the main board 11 side by software is executed (step S24). After that, the CPU 103 executes a special symbol process (step S25). CPU103 by executing the special symbol process processing for each timer interrupt, management of execution and suspension of the special symbol game, control of the big hit game state and small hit game state, control of the game state, etc. are realized (details later).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The variation pattern setting process of step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "1". In this variation pattern setting process, one of a plurality of variation patterns is selected using random numbers for determining the variation pattern based on the result of pre-determination as to whether the display result is a "big hit" or a "small hit." including the process of determining In the variation pattern setting process, when the variation pattern is determined, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "2", and the variation pattern setting process ends.

The variation pattern is the execution time of the special game (special figure fluctuation time) (also the execution time of variable display of decorative patterns), the form of variable display of decorative patterns (whether or not there is a reach, etc.), and the variable display of decorative patterns. It specifies the content of the production (type of reach production, etc.), and is also called a variable display pattern.

The special symbol variation process of step S112 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "2". This special symbol variation processing includes a process of setting for varying the special symbols in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and the elapsed time after the special symbol starts to vary. It includes 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 step S113 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "3". In this special symbol stop processing, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B stop the variation of the special symbol, and stop display (derivate) the fixed special symbol which is the display result of the special symbol. It includes a process to set for Then, when the display result is "big hit", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "4". On the other hand, when the big hit flag is off and the display result is "small hit", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "8". Moreover, when the display result is "losing", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0". When the display result is "small hit" or "losing", when it is controlled to the time saving state or the probability variable state, and when the end of the number cut is established, the game state is also updated. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated, the special symbol stop processing ends.

The jackpot opening preprocessing of step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "4". This jackpot opening pre-processing includes processing for making settings for starting 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 opening period for opening the big winning opening and an upper limit execution number of rounds 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 process during jackpot opening of step S115 is performed when the value of a special figure process flag is "5". In this process during the opening of the big win, there is a process of measuring the elapsed time from opening the big winning hole, and based on the measured elapsed time and the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23, the big winning hole is 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 step 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 release post-processing ends.

The jackpot end processing of step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "7". This jackpot end processing includes a process of waiting until 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.

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

Small hit during opening processing of step 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.

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

(Major operations of production control board 12)
Next, main operations in the effect control board 12 will be described. In the effect control board 12, when the power supply voltage is supplied from the power supply board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated, and the effect control main processing as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 6 is executed. When the production control main processing shown in FIG. Perform register setting of the mounted CTC (counter/timer circuit). Also, an initial operation control process is executed (step S72). In the initial motion control process, control for initial motion of the movable body 32, such as control for driving the movable body 32 to return it to the initial position and control for confirming a predetermined motion, is executed.

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

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

If the timer interrupt flag is ON at step S73 (step S73; Yes), the timer interrupt flag is cleared to be turned off (step S74), and command analysis processing is executed (step S75). In the command analysis process, for example, after reading various effect control commands that are transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11 and stored in the effect control command 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. Further, when the effect control command specifies the game state, the display control unit 123 may be instructed to display a background corresponding to the game state.

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

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

FIG. 7 is a flow chart showing an example of processing executed in step S76 of FIG. 6 as the effect control process processing. In the effect control process shown in FIG. 7, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a pre-reading notice setting process (step S161). In the pre-reading notice setting process, for example, based on the effect control command at the time of start winning transmitted from the main substrate 11, determination, determination, setting, etc. for executing the pre-reading notice effect are performed. Also, a process for displaying a pending display is executed based on the number of pending memories specified from the effect control command.

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

The variable display start waiting process in step S170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "0" (initial value). This variable display start waiting process is a process of determining whether or not to start variable display of decorative patterns on the image display device 5 based on whether or not a command designating the start of variable display has been received from the main substrate 11. and so on. When it is determined to start the variable display of the decoration pattern on the image display device 5, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "1", and the variable display start waiting process is terminated.

The variable display start setting process in step S171 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "1". In this variable display start setting process, based on the display result and the variation pattern specified by the effect control command, the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern (determined decorative pattern), the form of the variable display of the decorative pattern, the ready-to-win effect, and various other Whether or not to execute various effects such as advance notice effects, its mode, execution start timing, etc. are determined. Then, an effect control pattern (collection of control data for instructing the display control unit 123 to execute the effect) reflecting the determination result or the like is set. After that, based on the set effect control pattern, the display control unit 123 is instructed to start execution of variable display of decorative symbols, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "2", and the variable display start setting process is terminated. The display control unit 123 causes the image display device 5 to start variable display of the decorative design in response to an instruction to start execution of variable display of the decorative design.

The effect process during variable display in step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "2". In this variable display effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 instructs the display control unit 123 to display the effect image based on the effect control pattern set in step S171 on the display screen of the image display device 5. , driving the movable body 32, outputting voices and sound effects from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting commands (sound effect signals) to the voice control board 13, and outputting commands (illumination signals) to the lamp control board 14. Various effects are controlled during the variable display of decorative patterns, such as turning on/off/blinking the game effect lamp 9 and decorative LEDs by output. After performing such effect control, for example, an end code indicating the end of the variable display of the decorative pattern is read from the effect control pattern, or a command designating to stop display of the fixed decorative pattern is received from the main board 11. Corresponding to the fact that the player has done so, the fixed decoration pattern which becomes the display result of the decoration pattern is stopped and displayed. When the fixed decoration pattern is stopped and displayed, the value of the production process flag is updated to "3", and the production process during variable display ends.

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

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

The small hit end production process of step S175 is a process executed when the value of the production 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 win game state, etc., and various effect control at the end of the small win game state based on the setting content. 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 in step S176 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "6". In this big-hit production process, the production control CPU 120 sets, for example, production control patterns corresponding to the production contents in the big-hit game state, and executes various production controls in the big-hit game state based on the set contents. Also, in the big-hit production process, for example, in response to receiving a command designating to end the big-hit game state from the main board 11, the value of the production control process flag is changed to a value corresponding to the ending production process. 7", and the effect processing during the big hit is finished.

The ending effect process of step S177 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "7". In this ending effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, effect control patterns corresponding to the end of the jackpot game state, etc., and controls various effects of the ending effect at the end of the jackpot 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 the display and extinguishing of the relevant pattern. Further, even if the pattern is displayed during the variable display, the pattern may not be displayed when the variable display is stopped (the symbol indicating "-" may not be displayed as a display result).

In the above basic explanation, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is shown as the gaming machine, but medals are inserted 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, and CZ (hereinafter referred to as a slot machine equipped with one or more bonuses, etc.).

The program and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to being distributed/provided on a detachable recording medium to a 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.

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

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

(Description on Characteristic Portion 017IW)
Next, the characteristic portion 017IW will be described.

(First embodiment)
In the pachinko game machine 1 provided with the characteristic part 017IW, the variation pattern shown in FIG. 8-1 is provided.

FIG. 8-1 is an explanatory diagram showing variation patterns of decorative symbols prepared in advance. As shown in FIG. 8-1, in this embodiment, as a variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "lost" and the variable display mode of the decoration pattern is "non-reach", variations in Pt11 and Pt12 are shown. A pattern is provided. In addition, Pt13 to Pt18 are prepared as the variation patterns corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "miss" and the variable display mode of the decoration pattern is "reach".

Further, as shown in FIG. 8-1, in this embodiment, Pt21 to Pt24 are prepared as the variation patterns corresponding to the case where the result of variable display of the special symbols is the big hit symbol.

In addition, in the present embodiment, as effects executed corresponding to the variation pattern, reach effects (normal reach, super reach executed through super reach), development effects (first development effect, second development effect) and the Suggestive performances suggesting development to developmental performances (first suggestive performance suggesting development to first developmental performance, second suggestive performance suggesting development to second developmental performance) are provided. When the first suggestive effect is performed and the effect result of the first suggested effect is a success (○), the first development effect is performed, but when the effect result of the first suggested effect is a failure (x) , the first development production is not performed. When the second suggestion performance is performed and the performance result of the second suggestion performance is a success (o), the second development performance is performed, but when the performance result of the second suggestion performance is a failure (x) , the second development production is not performed.

For example, Pt11 and Pt12 are variation patterns in which the normal variation is performed and then the variation is terminated without performing any ready-to-win effect. As a variation pattern corresponding to non-reach loss, Pt11 is normally selected, but Pt12 is selected as a shortened variation with a shorter variation time than Pt11 when a specific condition is satisfied. . The specific condition is, for example, that the number of pending memories is equal to or greater than a predetermined number, that the state is in a high base state, and the like.

For example, Pt13 and Pt21 are variation patterns in which normal reach is performed after normal variation.

Pt14 and Pt22 are variation patterns in which normal variation is performed, then normal reach is performed, and then super reach is performed, and after a big hit pattern (Pt22) or a losing pattern (Pt14) is temporarily stopped and displayed.

Pt 15 performs normal fluctuation, then normal reach, further develops into super reach, temporarily stops the missing symbol, and then performs the first suggestive effect, and the result of the first suggestive effect is failure (x). It is a certain fluctuation pattern.

Pt 16 and Pt 23 perform normal fluctuation, then normal reach, further develop into super reach, temporarily stop the lost pattern, and then perform the first suggestive effect, and the result of the first suggestive effect is successful (○ ), which is the variation pattern in which the first development effect is performed.

Pt 17 performs normal fluctuation, then normal reach, further develops into super reach, temporarily stops the missing symbol, and then performs the first suggestion effect, and the result of the first suggestion effect is failure (x). It is a variation pattern in which a second suggestive effect is performed and the result of the second suggestive effect is a failure (x).

Pt18 and Pt24, as shown in FIG. 8-2, perform normal fluctuation, then normal reach, further develop into super reach, temporarily stop the missing symbol, and then perform the first suggestive effect to perform the first It is a variation pattern in which the performance result of the suggestive performance is failure (x), the second suggestive performance is performed, the performance result of the second suggestive performance is successful (o), and the second development performance is performed. At this time, the execution period T2 of the second suggestive effect is configured to be longer than the execution period T1 of the first suggestive effect. In addition, when the first suggestive effect ends, the second suggestive effect is started at the end timing of the first suggestive effect.

FIG. 8-3 is an explanatory diagram showing a variation pattern determination table stored in the ROM 101. FIG.

8-3 (A) and (B) are explanatory diagrams showing the deviation variation pattern determination table stored in the ROM 101. FIG. The deviation variation pattern determination table changes based on the random number (random 3) for determining the variation pattern according to the determination result of the variation pattern type when it is determined that the variable display result is "loss". It is a table referred to for determining one of a plurality of types of patterns.

For example, as shown in FIG. 8-3(A), when the conditions for selecting shortened variation are not satisfied, Pt11 is 70%, Pt13 is 10%, and Pt14 is 6%. Pt15 is selected at a rate of 5%, Pt16 is selected at a rate of 4%, Pt17 is selected at a rate of 3%, and Pt18 is selected at a rate of 2%. .

Also, for example, as shown in FIG. 8-3 (B), when the conditions for selecting shortened variation are satisfied, Pt12 is 70%, Pt13 is 10%, and Pt14 is 6%. , Pt15 is selected at a rate of 5%, Pt16 is selected at a rate of 4%, Pt17 is selected at a rate of 3%, and Pt18 is selected at a rate of 2%. there is

8-3 (C) and (D) are explanatory diagrams showing the big hit variation pattern determination table stored in the ROM 101. FIG. The hit variation pattern determination table selects a plurality of variation patterns based on the random number (random 3) for determining the variation pattern according to the type of the jackpot when it is determined that the variable display result is a "big hit". It is a table referenced to determine one of the types. In addition, as a jackpot type, the probability variable jackpot that shifts to the probability variable state (high probability state) after the jackpot game state ends, and the normal jackpot that shifts to the time-saving state (low probability state) without shifting to the probability variable state after the jackpot game state ends and are provided. That is, the probability variable jackpot is a jackpot type that is more advantageous than the normal jackpot. The high-probability state is a gaming state in which the probability of winning a big hit is higher than in the low-probability state.

For example, as shown in FIG. 8-3 (C), when the jackpot type is the normal jackpot, Pt21 is selected at a rate of 20%, Pt22 at a rate of 30%, Pt23 at a rate of 50%, and Pt24 is not selected.

Also, for example, as shown in FIG. 8-3 (D), when the jackpot type is a probability variable jackpot, Pt21 has a rate of 10%, Pt22 has a rate of 20%, Pt23 has a rate of 30%, and Pt24 has a rate of 40%. %.

In this way, the degree of reliability with respect to a big win at the time of execution of each effect is normal reach<super reach<first development effect<second development effect.

Further, in this way, the ratio of the probability variable big wins, which are advantageous big wins, is higher when the second developed effect is performed than when the first developed effect is performed. In other words, the second development effect is more advantageous than the first development effect.

The CPU 103 acquires and stores a random number at the time of starting winning, and selects one of the variation patterns using the variable display result, the random number and the variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 8-3 at the start of variation. A variation pattern command capable of specifying the variation pattern is transmitted to the performance control board 12.例文帳に追加The effect control CPU 120 that has received the variation pattern command stores it in the variation pattern command storage area in the command analysis process (step S75).

In addition, the CPU 103 determines a variable display result (a big win, a loss, or a big win type in the case of a big win) at the start of variation by lottery, and transmits a display result specifying command capable of specifying the determined result to the performance control board 12.例文帳に追加The effect control CPU 120 that has received the display result designation command stores it in the display result designation command storage area in the command analysis process (step S75).

FIG. 8-4 is a flow chart showing the variable display start setting process (step S171) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the variable display start setting process, the effect control CPU 120 first reads the variation pattern command from the variation pattern command storage area (step 017IWS201). Next, the effect control CPU 120 displays the display result (stop symbol) is determined (step 017IWS202). That is, by executing the processing of step 017 IWS 202 by the effect control CPU 120, according to the variable display pattern (variation pattern) determined by the variable display pattern determination means, the display result of the variable display of the identification information (the decoration pattern is stopped) A display result determining means for determining the pattern) is realized. Incidentally, when a pseudo-run is designated by the variation pattern command, the effect control CPU 120, in step 017IWS202, sets a chance symbol (for example, like "223" or "445") as a temporary stop symbol of the pseudo-run. , a combination of a jackpot pattern that does not become a reach and a pattern that is shifted by one pattern) is also determined. In addition, the effect control CPU 120 stores the data indicating the stop symbol of the determined decorative symbol in the decorative symbol display result storage area. In step 017IWS202, the effect control CPU 120 may determine whether or not the hit is a big hit based on the received variation pattern command, and may determine the decorative symbols to be stopped based on only the variation pattern command. .

For example, when the received display result designation command indicates "normal jackpot" (when the received display result designation command is the display result 2 designation command), the effect control CPU 120 determines that 3 symbols are displayed as stop symbols. A combination of decorative patterns that are aligned with the same even-numbered patterns is determined. In addition, when the received display result designation command indicates "probability variable jackpot" (when the received display result designation command is the display result 3 designation command), the effect control CPU 120 determines that 3 symbols are stopped symbols. A combination of decorative patterns with the same odd-numbered patterns is determined.

Also, in the case of "missing" (when the received display result specifying command is the display result 1 specifying command), a combination of decorative symbols other than the above is determined. However, when the ready-to-win effect is involved, a combination of decorative patterns in which the left and right two patterns are aligned is determined. Also, the combination of the three symbols derived and displayed on the image display device 5 is the decorative symbol "stop symbol".

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

As for decorative patterns, a stop pattern (a combination of patterns in which the left, middle, and right are all the same pattern) that reminds us of a big win is called a big hit pattern. Also, a stop symbol that reminds us of a loss is called a lost symbol. In addition, the pattern (in this embodiment, the odd number pattern) that reminds me of the probability variation state is also called the probability variation pattern, and the pattern that reminds me that it does not become the probability variation state (the even number pattern in this embodiment) is the non-probability variation pattern. Also called

Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute a notice effect (for example, a step-up notice effect, a character notice effect, a group notice effect, and a button notice effect) on the image display device 5 during the variable display of the decorative symbols. is executed (step 017 IWS 203).

Then, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not there is a big hit variation (step 017IWS204), and when it is not a big hit variation, it proceeds to step 017IWS214. If the variation is a big hit, it is determined whether or not the variation is accompanied by a suggestive performance (the variation pattern is either Pt23 or Pt24) (step 017 IWS205), and if the variation is not accompanied by a suggestive performance, whether or not a fixed performance is executed. A determination effect execution lottery for determining is performed (step 017 IWS 206). The definite effect is an effect that definitely notifies that a big hit will occur, and is an effect that is executed during the normal reach. In step 017 IWS 206, specifically, lottery processing based on random numbers is performed using the fixed effect execution lottery table shown in FIG. 8-5 to determine whether or not to execute the fixed effect.

FIG. 8-5 is an explanatory diagram showing a fixed effect execution lottery table. In the fixed effect execution lottery table shown in FIG. 8-5, determination values are assigned to whether or not the fixed effect is executed. For example, it is decided to execute the fixed effect at a rate of 10%, and it is decided not to execute the fixed effect at a rate of 90%.

Then, when it is determined to execute the fixed effect, the effect control CPU 120 sets the execution of the fixed effect (step 017IWS208), and proceeds to step 017IWS214.

In this way, the definite effect is not performed in the variation accompanying the suggestive effect. As a result, it is possible to prevent a decrease in the performance effect of the suggestive performance due to the execution of the fixed performance at a timing earlier than the suggestive performance.

At step 017 IWS 214, when executing the variation pattern and the advance notice effect, a process table corresponding to the advance notice effect is selected (step 017 IWS 214). Then, the process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table is started (step 017 IWS215).

The process table is stored in the ROM of the effect control board 12. - 特許庁Also, the process table is prepared according to each variation pattern.

In addition, the effect control CPU 120 selects the process table corresponding to the advance notice effect in step 017IWS214 when it is determined to execute the advance notice effect.

In addition, in the process table used when performing the effect control for the variation pattern involving the ready-to-win effect, the left symbol is stopped when a predetermined time has passed since the start of the variation, and the right symbol is stopped when a predetermined time has passed. Process data indicating to display is set. In addition, instead of setting the symbols to be stopped and displayed in the process table, an image for displaying the symbols is synthesized and generated according to the determined stop symbols, the temporary stop symbols in the simulated run and the sliding effect. may

In addition, the production control CPU 120 controls the production device (the image display device 5 as the production component, the production component as the Various lamps and speakers 8L, 8R as performance parts are controlled (step 017IWS216). For example, in order to display an image corresponding to the variation pattern on the image display device 5, a command is output to the VDP. It also outputs a control signal (lamp control execution data) to the lamp control board 14 in order to control lighting/extinguishing of various lamps. Also, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the audio control board 13 in order to output audio from the speakers 8L and 8R.

In this embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 controls so that the decorative pattern is displayed variably according to the variation pattern corresponding to the variation pattern command, but the effect control CPU 120 controls the variation pattern command. A variation pattern to be used may be selected from a plurality of types of variation patterns corresponding to .

Next, the effect control CPU 120 sets the variable time timer to a value corresponding to the variable time specified by the variable pattern command (step 017IWS217).

Then, the effect control CPU 120 sets the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the effect process during variable display (step S172) (step 017IWS218).

Next, a display example of the image display device 5 in this embodiment will be described. 8-6 to 8-8 are explanatory diagrams showing display examples of the image display device 5 in this embodiment.

For example, in the case of a variation pattern (Pt13 to Pt18, Pt21 to Pt24) with reach, as shown in FIG. The left and right patterns are the same pattern ("7" in the example shown), and a reach state occurs by temporarily stopping, and (3) the middle pattern of the decorative pattern is different from the left and right patterns ("6" in the example shown). Temporarily stop with . After that, if the variation pattern is Pt13, the decoration pattern is stopped and displayed as it is as it is, and the small pattern is also removed and the pattern is stopped and displayed, and the variation ends. If the variation pattern is Pt14-Pt18, Pt21-Pt24, the first suggestion effect is executed.

In the variation accompanied by the first suggestive effect, as shown in FIG. 8-7(A), (1) the half body of the character image is displayed while the decoration pattern is removed and the symbol is temporarily stopped, and (2) the variation pattern. is Pt16, Pt23, the first suggestion effect is performed in the success pattern in which the character image is displayed entirely, and the first development effect is developed. (3) If the variation pattern is Pt15, Pt17, Pt18, or Pt24, the first suggestive effect is performed with the failure pattern in which the character image is erased without displaying the whole body, and if the variation pattern is Pt15. As it is, the decorative pattern is stop-displayed as the lost pattern, and the small pattern is also stopped-displayed as the lost pattern, and the variation is completed. If the variation pattern is Pt17, Pt18, Pt24, the second suggestion effect is executed.

As shown in FIG. 8-7(B), in the variation accompanied by the second suggestive effect, (1) the door image is displayed in a state in which the decorative pattern is removed and the door image is temporarily stopped, and (2) the variation pattern is Pt18. , Pt24, the second suggestion effect is performed in the success pattern in which the door image is displayed open, and the second development effect develops. In addition, (3) if the variation pattern is Pt17, the second suggestive effect is performed with the failure pattern in which the door image is erased without being displayed open, and the decoration pattern is removed as it is, and the design is stopped and displayed. The small symbols are also removed, and the symbols are stopped and displayed, and the variation ends.

Further, when comparing the first suggestive effect and the second suggestive effect, the volumes of sounds output from the speakers 8L and 8R at the start of execution of each suggestive effect are different. Specifically, the volume of the sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R at the start of execution of the second suggestive effect is higher than the volume of the sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R at the start of the first suggestive effect. (See FIGS. 8-7(A)(1) and 8-7(B)(1)).

Further, when comparing the first suggestive effect and the second suggestive effect, the size of the effect image displayed on the image display device 5 differs in each suggestive effect. Specifically, the effect image in the first suggested effect is the character image shown in FIG. 8-7(A), while the effect image in the second suggested effect is the door image shown in FIG. 8-7(B). The effect image in the second suggestive effect is configured to be larger than the effect image in the first suggestive effect.

In the variation accompanying the first development effect, as shown in FIG. 8-8(A), (1) the character image displayed in the first suggestive effect and text information such as "Catch the item!" 2) If the variation pattern is Pt23, the character image is displayed to catch the flying star as an item, and the jackpot pattern is stopped and displayed. (3) If the variation pattern is Pt16, a display is made in which the character image cannot catch the flying star as an item, and the lost symbol is stopped. During the execution of the first development effect, as shown in FIG. 8-8(A), the decorative symbols are not displayed while the small symbols are variably displayed.

In the variation accompanying the second development effect, as shown in FIG. 8-8(B), (1) an ally character image, an enemy character image, and character information such as "boss battle" are displayed, and (2) the variation pattern is Pt24. If so, a display that the ally character wins over the enemy character is performed, and the jackpot pattern is stopped and displayed. In addition, (3) if the variation pattern is Pt18, a display is made in which the ally character is defeated by the enemy character, and the winning symbol is stopped and displayed. During execution of the second development effect, as shown in FIG. 8-8(B), the decorative symbols are not displayed, while the small symbols are variably displayed.

Further, when comparing the second suggestive effect and the first developed effect, the size of the effect image displayed on the image display device 5 is different. Specifically, the effect image in the second suggestive effect is the door image shown in FIG. 8-7(B), while the effect image in the first development effect is the full-screen image shown in FIG. 8-8(A), The effect image in the first development effect is configured to be larger than the effect image in the second suggestive effect.

As described above, according to the characteristic part 017IW, the gaming machine is controllable to an advantageous state (in this example, a jackpot game state) that is advantageous to the player, and is controlled to at least an advantageous state. Plural types of production modes including an advantageous mode suggesting (in this example, the mode of temporarily stopping the jackpot pattern) and a disadvantageous mode suggesting that it is not controlled to be in an advantageous state (in this example, a mode of temporarily stopping the losing pattern). A predetermined effect execution means (in this example, a part that executes step 017IWS214 and step S172 in the effect control CPU 120) capable of executing a predetermined effect (in this example, super reach (including super reach A and B)); A specific performance executing means capable of executing a specific performance (in this example, a first development performance and a second development performance) having a higher rate of being controlled in an advantageous state than the predetermined performance after the predetermined performance is executed in a disadvantageous mode. (In this example, the part that executes step 017IWS214 and step S172 in the effect control CPU 120), and a suggestive effect that suggests execution of the specific effect before executing the specific effect (in this example, the first suggestive effect, the first 2 suggesting effect) (in this example, the part that executes step 017IWS214 and step S172 in the effect control CPU 120), and the specific effect executing means includes at least the first specific effect (this example In this case, a first development effect) and a second specific effect (second development effect in this example) different from the first specific effect can be executed, and the suggestive effect execution means is A first suggesting effect (in this example, a first suggesting effect) that suggests execution of at least a first specific effect and a second suggesting effect (in this example, a second suggesting effect) that suggests execution of a second specific effect. When a plurality of types of suggestive effects including are executable, the first suggestive effect can be executed after the predetermined effect is executed in a disadvantageous mode, and the first specific effect is not executed after the first suggestive effect is executed (this example Then, when the failure pattern of the first suggestive effect is executed), the second suggestive effect is started in response to the end of the first suggestive effect (see FIG. 8-2). Thereby, interest can be enhanced. Also, it is possible to prevent the player's expectations from being excessively increased.

Further, as described above, according to the characteristic portion 017IW, the gaming machine is controllable to an advantageous state (in this example, a jackpot game state) that is advantageous to the player, and is controlled to at least an advantageous state. A plurality of types of modes including an advantageous mode (in this example, the mode of temporarily stopping the jackpot pattern) and a disadvantageous mode (in this example, the mode of temporarily stopping the losing pattern) suggesting that the control is not in an advantageous state. Predetermined effect execution means (in this example, the part that executes step 017IWS214 and step S172 in the effect control CPU 120) capable of executing a predetermined effect (in this example, super reach (including super reach A and B)) in the effect mode and, after a predetermined effect is executed in a disadvantageous mode, a specific effect (in this example, a first development effect and a second development effect) having a higher rate of being controlled in an advantageous state than the predetermined effect can be executed. Execution means (in this example, the part that executes step 017IWS214 and step S172 in the effect control CPU 120), and a suggestive effect suggesting execution of the specific effect (in this example, the first suggestive effect , second suggestive effect) (in this example, the part that executes step 017IWS214 and step S172 in the effect control CPU 120), and the specific effect executing means is provided with at least the first specific effect ( In this example, it is possible to execute a plurality of types of specific effects including a first development effect) and a second specific effect (second development effect in this example) that is more advantageous for the player than the first specific effect. There is, and the suggestive effect executing means provides at least a first suggestive effect (first suggestive effect in this example) suggesting execution of a first specific effect and a second suggestive effect (in this example , second suggestive effect), the first suggestive effect can be executed after the predetermined effect is executed in a disadvantageous manner, and the first specific effect is executed after the first suggestive effect is executed. When the effect is not executed (in this example, when the failure pattern of the first suggested effect is executed), the second suggested effect can be executed after the first suggested effect is executed (in this example, Pt17 , Pt18, and Pt24 can be executed (see FIG. 8-3). As a result, it is possible to prevent a decrease in interest in the game.

Further, in the characteristic portion 017IW, a first state (low-probability state in this example) and a second state (high-probability state in this example) having a higher probability of being controlled to an advantageous state than the first state. Controllable and advantageous states are a first advantageous state (in this example, normal jackpot) and a second advantageous state (in this example, , variable probability jackpot), and the specific performance executing means can execute the specific performance so that the second specific performance has a higher rate of being controlled to the second advantageous state than the first specific performance. (In this example, the reliability of the probability variable jackpot is higher when the second development effect is performed than when the first development effect is performed. See FIG. 8-3). As a result, it is possible to make it difficult for the player to be conscious that the first suggestion performance did not develop into the first specific performance, and to prevent the loss of interest in the game.

Further, in the characteristic portion 017IW, the specific effect execution means includes a first specific effect (first development effect in this example) and a second specific effect (in this example, a , second development effect) can be executed (see FIG. 8-3). This makes it possible to reduce the loss of interest.

Further, in the characteristic part 017IW, the suggestive effect executing means executes the first suggestive effect in a effect period shorter than the second suggestive effect (in this example, the execution period T1 of the first suggestive effect < the execution period of the second suggestive effect period T2 (see FIG. 8-2). As a result, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling that the performance is redundant.

Further, in the characteristic portion 017IW, the effect sound of the second suggestive effect is output in a manner that is easier for the player to recognize than the effect sound of the first suggestive effect (Fig. 8-7 (A) (1) and Figure 8-7 (B) (1)). As a result, the player can be made to pay attention to the start of the second suggestion effect.

It should be noted that the "mode that is easy for the player to recognize" in the voice output is not limited to high volume, and for example, outputting voice in a range that is easy for the player to recognize may be used. Also, by changing the output mode of the effect sound different from the effect sound of the first suggestive effect and the effect sound of the second suggestive effect, the easiness of recognition by the player may be changed. For example, while the volume of the other effect sound is not decreased when the first suggestive effect is executed, the volume of the other effect sound is decreased when the second suggestive effect is executed, so that the effect sound is relatively lower than the effect sound of the first suggestive effect. Alternatively, the effect sound of the second suggestive effect may be easier to recognize.

Further, in the characteristic part 017IW, the suggestive effect executing means performs the second suggestive effect in a manner that is easier for the player to recognize than the first suggestive effect (in this example, a mode in which the size of the effect image displayed on the image display device 5 is large). Suggestive effect can be executed (see FIGS. 8-7 (A) and 8-7 (B)), and the specific effect execution means is a mode that is easier for the player to recognize than the second suggestive effect (in this example, Execution of the first specific effect is started (see FIGS. 8-7(B) and 8-8(A)) when the size of the effect image displayed on the image display device 5 is large). As a result, it is possible to reduce the disappointment caused by developing into the first specific effect.

It should be noted that the "mode that is easy for the player to recognize" is not limited to modes in which the size of the effect image displayed on the image display device 5 is large. A mode in which the brightness of the effect image to be displayed may be high. Specifically, the layer displaying the effect image of the second suggestive effect has a higher display priority than the layer displaying the effect image of the first suggestive effect, and the layer displaying the effect image of the first specific effect is the second suggestive effect. The layer may have a higher display priority than the layer that displays the effect image of the effect. Further, the brightness of the effect image of the second suggestion effect is higher than the brightness of the effect image of the first suggestion effect, and the brightness of the effect image of the first specific effect is higher than the brightness of the effect image of the second suggestion effect. good. Further, if the execution periods of the first suggestive effect and the second suggestive effect partially overlap, masking processing is performed on the effect image of the first suggestive effect and other effect images when starting the execution of the second suggestive effect. , the second suggestive effect may be made to be easily recognizable.

In addition, in the characteristic part 017IW, a notification effect executing means (in this example, steps 017IWS206 to S208 and a portion for executing step S172), and restricts execution of the notification effect at a timing prior to the execution timing of the suggestive effect In some cases, steps 017 (IWS206 to S208 are not performed). As a result, it is possible to prevent the performance effect of the suggestive effect from deteriorating due to the fact that the control to the advantageous state is announced at an earlier timing than the suggestive effect.

In addition, it was explained that the suggestive effect and specific effect are always executed after super reach, but it is not limited to this, for example, normal reach is performed after normal fluctuation, and then suggestive effect without super reach or a specific effect can be executed. Also, for example, after the normal variation, it may be possible to execute a suggestive effect or a specific effect without performing the normal reach and the super reach.

In addition, although a general game machine is provided with a plurality of effects, if the decoration pattern is temporarily stopped after performing a specific effect among the plurality of effects, the suggestive effect after the temporary stop and It may be configured to restrict the execution of the specific effect. For example, when a specific machine model is provided with an attention effect that draws a high degree of attention from the player, a suggestive effect or a specific effect is executed after the effect other than the attention effect is performed and the decorative pattern is removed and the pattern is temporarily stopped. On the other hand, after performing the attention performance and temporarily stopping at the missing pattern of the decorative pattern, the missing pattern is stopped and displayed as it is without executing the suggestive performance or the specific performance, thereby achieving the attention performance. You can guarantee the special feeling of

In addition, when the first specific effect is not executed after the execution of the first suggestive effect, the second suggestive effect can be executed from the timing before the first suggestive effect ends, that is, the first suggestive effect and the first suggestive effect 2 suggestive effects may be executed so as to overlap in terms of time. The timing of starting execution of the second suggestive effect may be, for example, the timing before the effect result of the first suggestive effect is displayed, or the timing after the effect result of the first suggestive effect is displayed. The timing may be before the end of the 1 suggestion effect.

Further, the first suggestive effect can be executed after a predetermined period of time has passed since the predetermined effect is executed in a disadvantageous mode, and the first suggestive effect is terminated when the first specific effect is not executed after the first suggestive effect is executed. After a specific period of time shorter than a predetermined period has passed after the second suggestion effect can be executed. Specifically, a description will be given using Modified Example 1 below. Note that descriptions of the same portions as those in the above-described embodiment are omitted.

Pt18 and Pt24 in Modified Example 1, as shown in FIG. 8-9, perform normal variation, then normal reach, further develop into super reach, temporarily stop the missing symbols, and then perform the first suggestive effect. The performance result of the first suggestion performance is failure (X), and after that, the missing symbol is temporarily stopped again, and the second suggestion performance is further performed, and the performance result of the second suggestion performance is success (○). This is a variation pattern in which the second development effect is performed. At this time, the execution period of the second suggestive effect is longer than the execution period of the first suggestive effect.

Also, although not shown, Pt 17 in Modification 1 performs normal variation, then normal reach, further develops into super reach, temporarily stops the lost symbol, and then performs the first suggestion effect. A variation pattern in which the performance result of the first suggestive performance is failure (x), and after that, the missing symbol is temporarily stopped again, and then the second suggestive performance is further performed, and the performance result of the second suggestive performance is failure (x). is.

Also, although not shown, in Pt15 in Modification 1 as well, if the result of the first suggestive effect is failure (x), the lost symbol is temporarily stopped again after the first suggestive effect is completed. After that, the decoration pattern is stopped and displayed. This provides a feeling of anticipation that the second suggestion effect will be performed even when Pt15 fluctuates.

As described above, according to this modified example 1, the gaming machine is controllable to an advantageous state (in this example, a jackpot game state) that is advantageous to the player, and at least it is controlled to be in an advantageous state. Plural types of production modes including an advantageous mode suggesting (in this example, the mode of temporarily stopping the jackpot pattern) and a disadvantageous mode suggesting that it is not controlled to be in an advantageous state (in this example, a mode of temporarily stopping the losing pattern). A predetermined effect execution means (in this example, a part that executes step 017IWS214 and step S172 in the effect control CPU 120) capable of executing a predetermined effect (in this example, super reach (including super reach A and B)); A specific performance executing means capable of executing a specific performance (in this example, a first development performance and a second development performance) having a higher rate of being controlled in an advantageous state than the predetermined performance after the predetermined performance is executed in a disadvantageous mode. (In this example, the part that executes step 017IWS214 and step S172 in the effect control CPU 120), and a suggestive effect that suggests execution of the specific effect before executing the specific effect (in this example, the first suggestive effect, the first 2 suggesting effect) (in this example, the part that executes step 017IWS214 and step S172 in the effect control CPU 120), and the specific effect executing means includes at least the first specific effect (this example In this case, a first development effect) and a second specific effect (second development effect in this example) different from the first specific effect can be executed, and the suggestive effect execution means is A first suggesting effect (in this example, a first suggesting effect) that suggests execution of at least a first specific effect and a second suggesting effect (in this example, a second suggesting effect) that suggests execution of a second specific effect. a first suggestive effect can be executed after a predetermined period of time (temporary stop period Ta in this example) has elapsed since the predetermined effect was executed in a disadvantageous manner, and the first suggestive effect can be executed When the first specific effect is not executed after the execution of (in this example, when the failure pattern of the first suggestive effect is executed), a specific period shorter than the predetermined period after the first suggestive effect is completed (this In the example, it is assumed that the second suggestive effect can be executed after the temporary stop period Tb (Tb<Ta) has elapsed (see FIGS. 8-9). Thereby, interest can be enhanced. Also, it is possible to prevent the player's expectations from being excessively increased.

Further, the suggestive effect executing means may be capable of executing the second suggestive effect when the control is not in an advantageous state after the first specific effect is executed. Specifically, a description will be given using Modified Example 2 below. Note that descriptions of the same portions as those in the above-described embodiment are omitted.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1 shown in Modification 2, the variation patterns shown in FIGS. 8-10 are provided.

FIGS. 8-10 are explanatory diagrams showing variation patterns of decorative symbols prepared in advance. As shown in FIGS. 8-10, Pt13 to Pt19 are prepared as the variation patterns corresponding to the variable display result being "miss" and the variable display mode of the decorative pattern being "reach".

In addition, as shown in FIGS. 8-10, Pt21 to Pt25 are prepared as variation patterns corresponding to the case where the result of variable display of the special symbols is a big hit symbol.

Variation patterns other than Pt19 and Pt25 are the same variation patterns as the variation patterns shown in FIG. 8-1, and detailed description thereof will be omitted. Pt19 and Pt25, as shown in FIG. 8-11, perform normal fluctuation, then perform normal reach, further develop into super reach, temporarily stop the missing symbol, and then perform the first suggestive effect. The production result of the suggestive production is successful (○), the first development production of the pattern shown in FIG. This is a variation pattern in which the result is a success (○) and the second development effect is performed.

Thus, in Modification 2, the suggestive effect executing means can execute the second suggestive effect when the control is not in an advantageous state after the first specific effect is executed (in this example, Modified Example 2 The production control CPU 120 in can execute production according to the variation pattern of Pt19 and Pt25.See FIGS. 8-10 and 8-11). As a result, the amusement of the game can be improved.

Further, the predetermined effect executing means can execute a first predetermined effect and a second predetermined effect having a higher rate of being controlled to an advantageous state than the first predetermined effect as the predetermined effects, and the first predetermined effect is executed. Even if the case where the suggestive effect is executed after the second predetermined effect is executed, the ratio of executing the specific effect after the suggestive effect is executed is higher than the case where the suggestive effect is executed after the second predetermined effect is executed. good. Specifically, a description will be given using Modified Example 3 below. Note that descriptions of the same portions as those in the above-described embodiment are omitted.

In the pachinko game machine 1 shown in the modification 3, the variation patterns shown in FIGS. 8-12 are provided.

FIGS. 8-12 are explanatory diagrams showing variation patterns of decorative symbols prepared in advance in Modification 3. FIG. As shown in FIG. 8-12, Pt31 and Pt32 are prepared as variation patterns corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "lost" and the variable display mode of the decorative pattern is "non-reach". . Variation patterns of Pt33 to Pt43 are prepared as variation patterns corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "miss" and the variable display mode of the decoration pattern is "reach".

Further, as shown in FIG. 8-12, Pt51 to Pt57 are prepared as variation patterns corresponding to the case where the result of variable display of the special symbols is a big hit symbol.

For example, Pt31 and Pt32 are variation patterns in which variation is terminated without performing any ready-to-win effect after performing normal variation. Although Pt31 is normally selected, Pt32 is selected as a shortened variation whose variation time is shorter than that of Pt31 when a specific condition is satisfied. The specific condition is, for example, that the number of pending memories is equal to or greater than a predetermined number, that the state is in a high base state, and the like.

For example, Pt33 and Pt51 are variation patterns in which normal reach is performed after normal variation.

Pt34 and Pt52 are variation patterns in which normal variation is performed, normal reach is performed, and then super reach A is performed, and after a big hit pattern or a losing pattern is temporarily stopped, the pattern is stopped.

Pt 35 performs normal fluctuation, then normal reach, further develops into super reach A, temporarily stops the lost symbol, and then performs the first suggestion effect, and the result of the first suggestion effect is failure (x). is a variation pattern.

Pt36 and Pt53 perform normal variation, then normal reach, further develop into super reach A, temporarily stop the missing symbol, and then perform the first suggestive effect, and the result of the first suggestive effect is successful ( ◯), which is the variation pattern in which the first development effect is performed.

Pt 37 performs normal fluctuation, then normal reach, further develops into super reach A, temporarily stops the missing symbol, and then performs the first suggestion effect, and the result of the first suggestion effect is failure (x). , and further, the second suggestive effect is performed, and the result of the second suggestive effect is a failure (x).

Pt 38 and Pt 54 perform normal variation, then normal reach, further develop into super reach A, temporarily stop the missing symbol, and then perform the first suggestion effect, and the effect result of the first suggestion effect is failure ( ×), furthermore, the second suggestive effect is performed, the result of the second suggestive effect is successful (◯), and the second development effect is performed.

Pt39 and Pt55 are variation patterns in which normal variation is performed, normal reach is performed, and then super reach B is performed, and after temporarily stopping a big hit pattern or a losing pattern, the pattern is stopped.

Pt 40 performs normal fluctuation after normal reach, further develops into super reach B, temporarily stops the missing symbol, and then performs the first suggestion effect, and the effect result of the first suggestion effect is failure (x). is a variation pattern.

Pt 41 and Pt 56 perform normal variation, then normal reach, further develop into super reach B, temporarily stop the missing symbol, and then perform the first suggestion effect, and the effect result of the first suggestion effect is successful ( ◯), which is the variation pattern in which the first development effect is performed.

Pt 42 performs normal fluctuation, then normal reach, further develops into super reach B, temporarily stops the lost symbol, and then performs the first suggestion effect, and the result of the first suggestion effect is failure (x). , and further, the second suggestive effect is performed, and the result of the second suggestive effect is a failure (x).

Pt 43 and Pt 57 perform normal fluctuation, then normal reach, further develop into super reach B, temporarily stop the missing symbol, and then perform the first suggestive effect, and the effect result of the first suggestive effect is failure ( ×), furthermore, the second suggestive effect is performed, the result of the second suggestive effect is successful (◯), and the second development effect is performed.

FIG. 8-13 is an explanatory diagram showing a variation pattern determination table stored in the ROM 101 in Modification 3. FIG.

FIGS. 8-13 (A) and (B) are explanatory diagrams showing the deviation variation pattern determination table stored in the ROM 101 in Modification 3. FIG. The deviation variation pattern determination table changes based on the random number (random 3) for determining the variation pattern according to the determination result of the variation pattern type when it is determined that the variable display result is "loss". It is a table referred to for determining one of a plurality of types of patterns.

For example, as shown in FIG. 8-13 (A), when the conditions for selecting shortened variation are not satisfied, Pt31 is 60%, Pt33 is 20%, and Pt34 is 3%. Pt35 is selected at a rate of 2%, Pt36 is selected at a rate of 4%, Pt37 is selected at a rate of 2%, and Pt38 is selected at a rate of 4%. . Further, Pt39 is selected at a rate of 1%, Pt40 at a rate of 1.5%, Pt41 at a rate of 0.5%, Pt42 at a rate of 1.5%, and Pt43 at a rate of 0.5%. are selected at a rate of

In this way, Pt34 to Pt38, which are fluctuation patterns with super reach A, are selected at a rate of 15%, and Pt39 to Pt43, which are fluctuation patterns with super reach B, are selected at a rate of 5%. there is

Also, for example, as shown in FIG. 8-13 (B), when the conditions for selecting shortened variation are satisfied, Pt32 is 60%, Pt33 is 20%, and Pt34 is 3%. , Pt35 is selected at a rate of 2%, Pt36 is selected at a rate of 4%, Pt37 is selected at a rate of 2%, and Pt38 is selected at a rate of 4%. there is Further, Pt39 is selected at a rate of 1%, Pt40 at a rate of 1.5%, Pt41 at a rate of 0.5%, Pt42 at a rate of 1.5%, and Pt43 at a rate of 0.5%. are selected at a rate of

In this way, Pt34 to Pt38, which are fluctuation patterns with super reach A, are selected at a rate of 15%, and Pt39 to Pt43, which are fluctuation patterns with super reach B, are selected at a rate of 5%. there is

FIG. 8-13(C) is an explanatory diagram showing a big hit variation pattern determination table stored in the ROM 101 in Modification 3. FIG. The hit variation pattern determination table selects one of a plurality of types of variation patterns based on a random number (random 3) for variation pattern determination when it is determined that the variable display result is a "big hit". It is a table referred to for determination.

For example, as shown in FIG. 8-13(C), Pt51 is selected at a rate of 10%, Pt52 at a rate of 10%, Pt53 at a rate of 15%, and Pt54 at a rate of 15%. It has become. Also, Pt55 is selected at a rate of 15%, Pt56 at a rate of 15%, and Pt57 at a rate of 20%.

In this way, Pt52 to Pt55, which are fluctuation patterns with super reach A, are selected at a rate of 40%, and Pt55 to Pt57, which are fluctuation patterns with super reach B, are selected at a rate of 50%. there is

In this way, the degree of reliability with respect to a big hit at the time of execution of each super reach is super reach A<super reach B.

In addition, in this way, the case where the first suggestive effect is performed after the super reach A is more successful than the case where the first suggested effect is performed after the super reach B. percentage is high.

Thus, in Modification 3, the predetermined effect executing means is controlled to be in a more advantageous state than the first predetermined effect (in this example, Super Reach A in Modification 3) as the predetermined effect. A second predetermined effect with a high ratio (in this example, super reach B in the third modification) can be executed, and the second predetermined effect is more likely to be executed after the first predetermined effect is executed. Compared to the case where the suggestive effect is executed after the effect is executed, the specific effect is executed after the suggestive effect is executed. The variation patterns Pt36 and Pt53 have a higher selection rate than the variation patterns Pt41 and Pt56 that execute the first suggested effect of the success pattern through super reach B. (See FIGS. 8-13). . As a result, it is possible to reduce the decrease in interest in the game when the first predetermined effect is executed.

Further, the predetermined effect execution means includes a first advantageous state and a second advantageous state having a higher degree of advantage for the player than the first advantageous state, and the predetermined effect executing means selects the first predetermined effect and the first predetermined effect as the predetermined effect. a plurality of types of predetermined effects including a second predetermined effect in which the ratio of control to the second advantageous state is high, and the suggestive effect executing means can execute the second predetermined effect after the predetermined effect executing means executes the second predetermined effect may execute the second suggestive effect without executing the first suggestive effect. Specifically, a description will be given using Modified Example 4 below. Note that descriptions of the same portions as those in the above-described embodiment are omitted.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1 shown in Modification 4, the variation patterns shown in FIGS. 8-14 are provided.

FIGS. 8-14 are explanatory diagrams showing variation patterns of decorative symbols prepared in advance in Modification 4. FIG. As shown in FIG. 8-14, Pt71 and Pt72 are prepared as the variation patterns corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "lost" and the variable display mode of the decorative pattern is "non-reach". . Variation patterns of Pt73 to Pt81 are prepared as variation patterns corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "miss" and the variable display mode of the decoration pattern is "reach".

Further, as shown in FIG. 8-14, Pt91 to Pt96 are prepared as the variation patterns corresponding to the case where the variable display result of the special symbols is the big hit symbol.

For example, Pt71 and Pt72 are variation patterns in which the variation is terminated without performing any ready-to-win effect after performing the normal variation. Although Pt71 is normally selected, Pt72 is selected as a shortened variation whose variation time is shorter than that of Pt71 when a specific condition is satisfied. The specific condition is, for example, that the number of pending memories is equal to or greater than a predetermined number, that the state is in a high base state, and the like.

For example, Pt73 and Pt91 are variation patterns in which normal reach is performed after normal variation.

Pt74 and Pt92 are variation patterns in which normal variation is performed, then normal reach is performed, and then super reach A is performed, and after a big hit pattern or a losing pattern is temporarily stopped, the pattern is stopped.

Pt75 performs normal fluctuation, then normal reach, further develops into super reach A, temporarily stops the lost symbol, and then performs the first suggestion effect, and the result of the first suggestion effect is failure (x). is a variation pattern.

Pt 76 and Pt 93 perform normal fluctuation, then normal reach, further develop into super reach A, temporarily stop the missing symbol, and then perform the first suggestive effect, and the result of the first suggestive effect is successful ( ◯), which is the variation pattern in which the first development effect is performed.

Pt 77 performs normal fluctuation, then normal reach, further develops into super reach A, temporarily stops the lost symbol, and then performs the first suggestion effect, and the effect result of the first suggestion effect is failure (x). , and further, the second suggestive effect is performed, and the result of the second suggestive effect is a failure (x).

Pt 78 and Pt 94 perform normal fluctuation, then normal reach, further develop into super reach A, temporarily stop the lost pattern, and then perform the first suggestive effect, and the result of the first suggestive effect is failure ( ×), furthermore, the second suggestive effect is performed, the result of the second suggestive effect is successful (◯), and the second development effect is performed.

Pt79 and Pt95 are variation patterns in which normal variation is performed, normal reach is performed, and then super reach B is performed, and after a big hit pattern or a losing pattern is temporarily stopped and displayed.

Pt 80 performs normal fluctuation, then normal reach, further develops into super reach B, temporarily stops the missing symbol, and then performs the second suggestive effect, and the effect result of the second suggestive effect is failure (x). is a variation pattern.

Pt81 and Pt96 perform normal fluctuation, then normal reach, further develop into super reach B, temporarily stop the lost pattern, and then perform the second suggestive effect, and the result of the second suggestive effect is successful ( ○), which is a variation pattern in which the second development effect is performed.

FIG. 8-15 is an explanatory diagram showing a variation pattern determination table stored in the ROM 101 in Modification 4. FIG.

FIGS. 8-15 (A) and (B) are explanatory diagrams showing the deviation variation pattern determination table stored in the ROM 101 in Modification 4. FIG. The deviation variation pattern determination table changes based on the random number (random 3) for determining the variation pattern according to the determination result of the variation pattern type when it is determined that the variable display result is "loss". It is a table referred to for determining one of a plurality of types of patterns.

For example, as shown in FIG. 8-15 (A), when the conditions for selecting shortened variation are not satisfied, Pt71 is 60%, Pt73 is 20%, and Pt74 is 6%. Pt75 is selected at a rate of 3.5%, Pt76 is selected at a rate of 3%, Pt77 is selected at a rate of 2.5%, and Pt78 is selected at a rate of 2%. It has become. Also, Pt79 is selected at a rate of 1.5%, Pt80 at a rate of 1%, and Pt81 at a rate of 0.5%.

In this way, Pt74 to Pt78, which are fluctuation patterns with super reach A, are selected at a rate of 17%, and Pt79 to Pt81, which are fluctuation patterns with super reach B, are selected at a rate of 3%. there is

Also, for example, as shown in FIG. 8-15 (B), when the conditions for selecting shortened variation are satisfied, Pt72 is 60%, Pt73 is 20%, and Pt74 is 6%. Pt75 is selected at a rate of 3.5%, Pt76 is selected at a rate of 3%, Pt77 is selected at a rate of 2.5%, and Pt78 is selected at a rate of 2% It's like Also, Pt79 is selected at a rate of 1.5%, Pt80 at a rate of 1%, and Pt81 at a rate of 0.5%. In this way, Pt74 to Pt78, which are fluctuation patterns with super reach A, are selected at a rate of 17%, and Pt79 to Pt81, which are fluctuation patterns with super reach B, are selected at a rate of 3%. there is

In this way, Pt74 to Pt78, which are fluctuation patterns with super reach A, are selected at a rate of 15%, and Pt79 to Pt83, which are fluctuation patterns with super reach B, are selected at a rate of 5%. there is

FIGS. 8-15 (C) and (D) are explanatory diagrams showing a big hit variation pattern determination table stored in the ROM 101 in Modification 4. FIG. The hit variation pattern determination table selects a plurality of variation patterns based on the random number (random 3) for determining the variation pattern according to the type of the jackpot when it is determined that the variable display result is a "big hit". It is a table referenced to determine one of the types.

For example, as shown in FIG. 8-15 (C), when the jackpot type is a normal jackpot, Pt91 is 10%, Pt92 is 20%, Pt93 is 30%, and Pt94 is 0. %, it is supposed to be selected. Also, Pt95 is selected at a rate of 40% and Pt96 at a rate of 0%.

In this way, Pt92 to Pt94, which are fluctuation patterns with super reach A, are selected at a rate of 50%, and Pt95 to Pt96, which are fluctuation patterns with super reach B, are selected at a rate of 40%. there is

Also, for example, as shown in FIG. 8-15 (D), when the jackpot type is a probability variable jackpot, Pt91 has a rate of 10%, Pt92 has a rate of 5%, Pt93 has a rate of 15%, and Pt94 It is selected at a rate of 20%. Also, Pt95 is selected at a rate of 20% and Pt96 at a rate of 30%.

In this way, Pt92 to Pt94, which are fluctuation patterns with super reach A, are selected at a rate of 40%, and Pt95 to Pt96, which are fluctuation patterns with super reach B, are selected at a rate of 50%. there is

In this way, the degree of reliability with respect to the probability variable jackpot when executing each super reach is super reach A<super reach B.

Thus, in Modification 4, as advantageous states, the first advantageous state (in this example, a normal jackpot) and the second advantageous state (in this example, a probability variable a jackpot), and the predetermined effect executing means includes, as the predetermined effect, a first predetermined effect (in this example, super reach A in the fourth modification) and a ratio of control to a second advantageous state over the first predetermined effect. can execute a plurality of types of predetermined effects including a second predetermined effect (in this example, super reach B in the fourth modification), and the suggestive effect executing means executes the second predetermined effect by means of the predetermined effect executing means. After that, the second suggestive effect is executed without executing the first suggestive effect (in this example, the effect control CPU 120 in the fourth modification performs the effect according to the variation pattern of Pt80, Pt81, and Pt96). (See Figure 8-14). As a result, it is possible to prevent a decline in amusement in the game.

(Second embodiment)
a specific display means capable of displaying a specific display corresponding to the variable display on the specific display section, in a gaming machine capable of performing variable display of identification information on a plurality of variable display sections and controlling the game machine to an advantageous state for a player; a change effect executing means capable of executing a change effect of changing the display mode of the specific display from at least the first display mode to a second display mode having a higher rate of being controlled to be in an advantageous state than the first display mode, The specific display means can display a plurality of specific displays, and can display the plurality of specific displays on the corresponding specific display sections, and the change effect execution means can display the plurality of specific displays on the plurality of variable display sections. The specific display is changed from the first display mode to the second display mode based on the fact that the variably displayed identification information acts on the specific display displayed on the specific display parts respectively corresponding to the plurality of variable display parts. It may be configured to allow A second embodiment having such a configuration will be described below.

In this embodiment, the detailed description of the parts having the same configuration and processing as those of the first embodiment will be omitted, and mainly the parts different from the first embodiment will be described.

As the look-ahead foretelling effect in the second embodiment, it is possible to perform an action effect in which the decoration pattern acts on the reserved display and to change the display mode of the reserved display. As the display mode of the hold display, there are provided a normal mode, a blue mode having a higher reliability for the big win than the normal mode, and a red mode having a higher reliability for the big win than the blue mode. Any pending display starts in a normal mode, and changes to a blue mode or a red mode by a look-ahead effect. When the mode changes from the normal mode to the red mode, the pattern changes after passing through the blue mode. A pattern that changes from a normal mode to a blue mode by a performance and a pattern that is the normal mode at the start of display but changes from the normal mode to the blue mode by a look-ahead performance and then to the red mode are provided.

FIG. 8-16 is a flow chart showing an example of pre-reading notice setting processing in the second embodiment. In the pre-reading notice setting process shown in FIG. 8-16, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not a new start winning command has been received (step 017 IWS 100A), and if not received, the pre-reading notice setting process exit. A new starting winning command is a command indicating the display result or variation pattern determined in the starting winning determination process (step S101) when a starting winning has occurred, or a command corresponding to the first special symbol by the starting winning. It is a command indicating which of the first reserved memory and the second reserved memory corresponding to the second special symbol is stored. That is, the case of receiving a new starting winning command means the case of occurrence of a new starting winning. The RAM 122 is provided with a storage area for starting winning commands, and stores starting winning commands corresponding to reserved storage stored in the ROM 101 in the game control microcomputer 100 . In other words, when the four reserved memories are stored, the RAM 122 stores the start winning command corresponding to each reserved memory.

When a new start winning command is received, the effect control CPU 120 is controlled to a low base state (normal state), and the new reserve memory is the first reserve memory corresponding to the first special symbol. If (N of step 017IWS100B, Y of S100C), or is controlled to a high base state (probability variable state or time saving state), and the new reservation memory is the second reservation memory corresponding to the second special symbol If so (Y of step 017IWS100B, Y of S100D), display of a new pending display is started (step 017IWS100E). Thus, in the low base state, the first reserved display corresponding to the first reserved memory is displayed, and in the high base state, the second reserved display corresponding to the second reserved memory is displayed.

After step 017 IWS 100E, the effect control CPU 120 is in a high base state, the number of pending displays is 4, all the pending memories stored so far are the pending memories corresponding to the loss variation, and the prefetching effect If the read-ahead flag indicating that it is being executed is not set (step 017 IWS101 Y, S102 Y, S103 Y, S104 N), whether or not to execute a read-ahead effect with a new pending memory as a notice target A look-ahead effect execution lottery for determining is performed (step 017 IWS 105). Concretely, using the look-ahead effect execution lottery table shown in FIG. 8-17 (A), lottery processing based on random numbers is performed to determine whether or not to perform the look-ahead effect.

FIG. 8-17(A) is an explanatory diagram showing a look-ahead effect execution lottery table in the second embodiment. In the look-ahead effect execution lottery table shown in FIG. 8-17(A), a determination value for execution of the look-ahead effect is assigned for each prize determination result (big hit, super reach loss, etc.).

For example, when the judgment result at the time of winning is a big win, it is decided to execute the look-ahead effect at a rate of 70%, and not to execute the confirmed look-ahead effect at a rate of 30%.

Further, for example, when the result of determination at the time of winning is super reach, it is decided to execute the look-ahead performance at a rate of 40%, and it is decided not to run the fixed look-ahead performance at a rate of 60%.

For example, when the winning judgment result is other, it is decided to execute the look-ahead effect at a rate of 5%, and it is decided not to execute the fixed look-ahead effect at a rate of 95%.

After step 017 IWS 105, when the effect control CPU 120 determines not to execute the pre-reading effect, it ends the pre-reading notice setting process as it is. When it is decided to execute the look-ahead effect (Y in step 017 IWS 106), a final mode determination lottery is performed to determine the final mode of the pending display (final display mode of the pending display) corresponding to the new pending memory (step 017 IWS 107). Specifically, lottery processing based on random numbers is performed using the final mode determination lottery table shown in FIG. 8-17(B) to determine the final mode of the pending display corresponding to the new pending memory.

FIG. 8-17(B) is an explanatory diagram showing a final mode determination lottery table. In the final mode determination lottery table shown in FIG. 8-17 (B), the final mode (normal mode, blue mode, blue mode, A judgment value for red mode) is assigned.

For example, when the winning determination result is a big hit, the normal mode is determined at a rate of 20%, the blue mode at a rate of 30%, and the red mode at a rate of 50% as the final mode.

Also, for example, if the winning determination result is Super Reach Lost, the final mode will be determined as normal mode at a rate of 30%, blue mode at a rate of 40%, and red mode at a rate of 30%. .

Further, for example, if the winning determination result is other, the normal mode is determined as the final mode at a rate of 90%, and the blue mode is determined at a rate of 10%.

After step 017IWS107, the effect control CPU 120 performs a change timing determination lottery for determining the change timing of the display mode of the pending display (step 017IWS108). Although illustration is omitted, when the normal mode is determined as the final mode, no change in the display mode occurs, so the change timing determination lottery is not executed. In step 017 IWS 108, specifically, lottery processing based on random numbers is performed using the change timing determination lottery tables shown in FIGS.

FIGS. 8-17(C) and 8-17(D) are explanatory diagrams showing change timing determination lottery tables. In the change timing determination lottery table shown in FIGS. 8-17 (C) and (D), the change timing of the display mode of the pending display (first, second , 3rd, 1st/2nd, 1st/3rd, 2nd/3rd).

As for the change timing of the display mode of the pending display, it is determined how many pending displays are displayed from the pending display that is closer to the time when the change is performed. "First" is the period displayed as the second pending display, "Second" is the period displayed as the second pending display, and the period displayed as the third pending display is provided. Further, when the display mode of the pending display changes twice, a combination of two change timings is selected. As a combination of two change timings, "1st/2nd", "1st/3rd", and "2nd/3rd" are provided.

FIG. 8-17(C) is an explanatory diagram showing the first change timing determination lottery table used when the final mode is the blue mode.

For example, if the judgment result at the time of winning is a big hit, the change timing is determined as follows: ``1st piece'' is determined at a rate of 20%; Determined by percentage.

Also, for example, if the winning judgment result is a super reach, the change timing is determined at a rate of 30% for the "first shot", at a rate of 40% for the "second shot", and at a rate of 40% for the "third shot". ” at a rate of 30%.

Further, for example, if the winning determination result is other, the change timing is determined at a rate of 90% for the "first shot" and at a rate of 10% for the "second shot".

FIG. 8-17(D) is an explanatory diagram showing a second change timing determination lottery table used when the final mode is the red mode.

For example, if the judgment result at the time of winning is a big hit, as a combination of change timing, "1st / 2nd" is determined at a rate of 20%, and "1st / 3rd" is determined at a rate of 30%. Then, "2nd/3rd" is determined at a rate of 50%.

Also, for example, if the judgment result at the time of winning is that the super reach is out, as a combination of change timing, "1st / 2nd" is determined at a rate of 50%, and "1st / 3rd" is determined at 30%. , and "2nd/3rd" is determined at a rate of 20%.

After step 017 IWS 108, the effect control CPU 120 stores the determination result (step 017 IWS 109), sets the prefetching flag (step 017 IWS 110), and adds 4 to the remaining variation count K indicating the remaining variation count for executing the prefetch effect. set (step 017 IWS111).

FIG. 8-18 is a flow chart showing the variable display start setting process (step S171) in the effect control process shown in FIG. 7 in the second embodiment. In the variable display start setting process, the effect control CPU 120 first reads the variation pattern command from the variation pattern command storage area (step 017IWS301).

Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the prefetching flag is set (step 017IWS320), and if it is not set, the variation pattern command read in step 017IWS301 and stored in the display result designation command storage area The display result (stop design) of the decorative design is determined according to the received data (that is, the received display result designation command) (step 017 IWS302). That is, the effect control CPU 120 executes the process of step 017 IWS 302, and according to the variable display pattern (variation pattern) determined by the variable display pattern determination means, the display result of the variable display of the identification information (the decoration pattern is stopped) A display result determining means for determining the pattern) is realized. Incidentally, when a pseudo-run is designated by the variation pattern command, the effect control CPU 120, in step 017IWS302, sets a chance symbol (for example, like "223" or "445") as a temporary stop symbol of the pseudo-run. , a combination of a jackpot pattern that does not become a reach and a pattern that is shifted by one pattern) is also determined. In addition, the effect control CPU 120 stores the data indicating the stop symbol of the determined decorative symbol in the decorative symbol display result storage area. In step 017 IWS302, the effect control CPU 120 may determine whether or not the hit is a big hit based on the received variation pattern command, and may determine the decorative symbols to be stopped based on only the variation pattern command. .

For example, when the received display result designation command indicates "normal jackpot" (when the received display result designation command is the display result 2 designation command), the effect control CPU 120 determines that 3 symbols are displayed as stop symbols. A combination of decorative patterns that are aligned with the same even-numbered patterns is determined. In addition, when the received display result designation command indicates "probability variable jackpot" (when the received display result designation command is the display result 3 designation command), the effect control CPU 120 determines that 3 symbols are stopped symbols. A combination of decorative patterns with the same odd-numbered patterns is determined.

Also, in the case of "missing" (when the received display result specifying command is the display result 1 specifying command), a combination of decorative symbols other than the above is determined. However, when the ready-to-win effect is involved, a combination of decorative patterns in which the left and right two patterns are aligned is determined. Also, the combination of the three symbols derived and displayed on the image display device 5 is the decorative symbol "stop symbol".

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

As for decorative patterns, a stop pattern (a combination of patterns in which the left, middle, and right are all the same pattern) that reminds us of a big win is called a big hit pattern. Also, a stop symbol that reminds us of a loss is called a lost symbol. In addition, the pattern (in this embodiment, the odd number pattern) that reminds me of the probability variation state is also called the probability variation pattern, and the pattern that reminds me that it does not become the probability variation state (the even number pattern in this embodiment) is the non-probability variation pattern. Also called

Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute a notice effect (for example, a step-up notice effect, a character notice effect, a group notice effect, and a button notice effect) on the image display device 5 during the variable display of the decorative symbols. (step 017 IWS303).

Then, the effect control CPU 120 selects a process table corresponding to the change pattern and the advance notice effect (step 017IWS314) when executing the change pattern and the notice effect. Then, the process timer in process data 1 of the selected process table is started (step 017 IWS315).

The process table is stored in the ROM of the effect control board 12. - 特許庁Also, the process table is prepared according to each variation pattern.

It should be noted that the effect control CPU 120 selects the process table corresponding to the advance notice effect in step 017 IWS 314 when it is determined to execute the advance notice effect.

In addition, in the process table used when performing the effect control for the variation pattern involving the ready-to-win effect, the left symbol is stopped when a predetermined time has passed since the start of the variation, and the right symbol is stopped when a predetermined time has passed. Process data indicating to display is set. In addition, instead of setting the symbols to be stopped and displayed in the process table, an image for displaying the symbols is synthesized and generated according to the determined stop symbols, the temporary stop symbols in the simulated run and the sliding effect. may

In addition, the production control CPU 120 controls the production device (the image display device 5 as the production component, the production component as the Various lamps and speakers 8L, 8R as performance parts are controlled (step 017IWS316). For example, in order to display an image corresponding to the variation pattern on the image display device 5, a command is output to the VDP. It also outputs a control signal (lamp control execution data) to the lamp control board 14 in order to control lighting/extinguishing of various lamps. Also, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the audio control board 13 in order to output audio from the speakers 8L and 8R.

In this embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 controls so that the decorative pattern is displayed variably according to the variation pattern corresponding to the variation pattern command, but the effect control CPU 120 controls the variation pattern command. A variation pattern to be used may be selected from a plurality of types of variation patterns corresponding to .

Next, the effect control CPU 120 sets the variable time timer to a value corresponding to the variable time specified by the variable pattern command (step 017IWS317).

Then, the effect control CPU 120 sets the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the effect process during variable display (step S172) (step 017IWS318).

Further, in step 017IWS320, when the prefetching flag is set, the effect control CPU 120 subtracts "1" from the residual variation count K (step 017IWS321), and the value of the residual variation count K after subtraction is 3. In this case, a look-ahead medium symbol determination lottery for determining a medium symbol is executed (step 017 IWS323). The pattern determined here is a pattern that is stopped and displayed as a middle pattern of the decoration pattern at the end of the variation to be started from now on, and that is used for the action effect at the start of the next variation. In step 017 IWS323, specifically, a lottery process based on random numbers is performed using a look-ahead stop symbol determination lottery table shown in FIG. 8-19 to determine a medium symbol.

FIG. 8-19 is an explanatory diagram showing a look-ahead stop symbol determination lottery table in the second embodiment. In the look-ahead stop symbol determination lottery table shown in FIG. 8-19, a determination value for the stop symbol is assigned for each presence or absence of change in the display mode of the pending display corresponding to the action effect to be performed in the next variation.

For example, if the display mode of the pending display changes in response to the action effect performed in the next variation, "1", "3", "5", and "9" as stop symbols at a rate of 15% each, " 2", "4", "6", and "8" are each selected at a rate of 5%, and "7" is selected at a rate of 20%.

Also, for example, if the display mode of the pending display does not change in response to the action effect performed in the next variation, the stop symbols "1", "3", "5", and "9" are each at a rate of 10%, "2", "4", "6" and "8" are each selected at a rate of 14%, and "7" is selected at a rate of 4%.

In this way, the high degree of reliability of the change of decorative symbols for each stop symbol that performs effect production is "7">"1", "3", "5", "9">"2", "4". , "6", and "8".

After step 017IWS323, the effect control CPU 120 determines left and right symbols based on the determined medium symbols (step 017IWS324). Specifically, since the variation to be started is a loss variation, a symbol different from the determined middle symbol is determined as the left/right symbol. If the variation is accompanied by reach, the same pattern is determined as the left and right symbols, and if the variation is not accompanied by reach, different symbols are determined as the left and right symbols.

After that, the effect control CPU 120 starts executing the right symbol effect effect using the right symbol among the decoration symbols that are stopped and displayed (the stop symbols in the previous variation) (step 017IWS325). Specifically, by starting variable display for the middle left pattern, the pattern row is displayed semi-transparently (reducing visibility), and the right pattern is displayed so as to hit the third pending display (effect display )do.

In addition, based on the start of a new change, the active display that was displayed in the previous change is deleted, the first pending display is shifted to the active display, and the second pending display is shifted to 1. Shift display is performed as the second pending display, shift display is performed as the third pending display as the second pending display, and shift display is performed as the fourth pending display as the third pending display. In the right symbol action effect executed at step 017 IWS325, an action effect is performed with the third pending display after the shift display as the action object.

Also, when the value of the number of residual fluctuations K after the subtraction is 2, a look-ahead left symbol determination lottery for determining the left symbol is executed (step 017 IWS327). The symbol determined here is a symbol that is stop-displayed as the left symbol of the decoration symbol at the end of the variation to be started from now on, and that is used for the action effect at the start of the next variation. In step 017 IWS327, a lottery process based on random numbers is performed using a look-ahead stop symbol determination lottery table shown in FIG. 8-19 to determine the left symbol.

After step 017IWS327, the effect control CPU 120 determines the middle right symbol based on the determined left symbol (step 017IWS328). Specifically, since the variation to be started is the losing variation, a symbol different from the determined left symbol is determined as the middle right symbol. If the variation is accompanied by reach, the same pattern is determined as the left and right symbols, and if the variation is not accompanied by reach, different symbols are determined as the left and right symbols.

After that, the effect control CPU 120 starts execution of the middle symbol action effect using the middle symbol among the decoration symbols that are stopped and displayed (stop symbols in the previous variation) (step 017IWS329). Specifically, the left and right symbols are displayed in a translucent manner by starting the variable display (reducing the visibility), and the middle symbols are displayed so as to hit the second reserved display (effect display). do. In the medium symbol action effect executed in step 017 IWS329, an effect effect is performed with the second hold display after the shift display as the action object.

Further, when the value of the residual variation count K after the subtraction is 1, the effect control CPU 120 performs the left symbol effect effect using the left symbol among the decoration symbols (stop symbols in the previous variation) that are stopped and displayed. Execution is started (step 017 IWS331). Specifically, by starting the variable display for the middle and right symbols, the symbol row is displayed semi-transparently (reducing visibility), and the left symbol is displayed so as to hit the first reserved display (action display )do. In the left symbol action effect executed in step 017 IWS331, action effect is performed with the first hold display after the shift display as the action object.

Moreover, when the value of the residual fluctuation frequency K after the subtraction is 0, the effect control CPU 120 resets the prefetching flag (step 017IWS332).

After steps 017IWS331 and S332, the effect control CPU 120 proceeds to step 017IWS302.

FIG. 8-20 is a flow chart showing the effect process during variable display (step S172) in the effect control process process in the second embodiment. In the variable display effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (step 017IWS8101) and subtracts 1 from the value of the variable time timer (step 017IWS8102). When the process timer times out (step 017 IWS8103), the process data is switched. That is, the process timer setting value set next in the process table is set in the process timer (step 017IWS8104). Also, the control state for the effect device is changed based on the display control execution data, lamp control execution data and sound number data which are set next (step 017 IWS8105).

If the prefetching flag is set, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is time to end the action effect (Y in step 017IWS4801, S4802). If it is the end timing, it is confirmed whether or not there is a schedule to change the display mode of the suspension display in the variation to be executed, and if there is a schedule to change, the display mode of the target suspension that is the execution target of the action effect is changed (step 017 IWS4804). .

Then, if the variable time timer has timed out (step 017IWS8111), the effect control CPU 120 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the special figure per waiting process (step S173) (step 017IWS8112).

FIG. 8-21 is an explanatory diagram showing a display example of the image display device 5 in the second embodiment. In the explanatory diagram shown in FIG. 8-21, a starting prize is generated in a high base state, the hold display displayed corresponding to the start win is the fourth hold display, and execution of a look-ahead effect for the hold display. was decided.

In the display example shown in FIG. 8-21, decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R capable of displaying decorative patterns (“1” to “9” patterns) are provided in the center of the image display device 5. An active display area for displaying an active display and a pending display area for displaying a pending display are provided below the decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. The active display area is a rectangular area at the lower left corner of the image display device 5 . In the active display area, an active display corresponding to the running variation is displayed on the pedestal. The reserved display area is the area to the right of the active display area of the image display device 5 . In the pending display area, four pedestals are always displayed, and a pending display can be displayed on each pedestal.

First, (1) the variable display that has been executed when the starting prize is generated is terminated, and "4" as the left symbol, "6" as the middle symbol, and "1" as the right symbol are stopped. Since these symbols are determined before the prefetching flag is set, they do not suggest whether or not there is a change in the display mode of the pending display. Thereafter, (2) the active display is erased and each pending display is shifted based on the start of the next transition. Then, the left pattern and the middle pattern become difficult to see due to the start of the variable display, but the right pattern continues to display "1", and the "1" pattern is the third reserved display. Effect production is performed by displaying so as to collide with. Then, (3) the display mode of the third pending display changes from the normal mode to the blue mode at the timing when the action effect ends.

(4) The variable display is completed, and "1" as the left symbol, "4" as the middle symbol, and "3" as the right symbol are stopped. Since these patterns are patterns determined based on the presence or absence of change in the display mode of the pending display after the prereading flag is set, they suggest the presence or absence of the change in the display mode of the pending display. (5) The active display is erased and each pending display is shifted based on the start of the next transition. Then, the left pattern and the right pattern become difficult to see due to the start of the variable display, but the middle pattern continues to display "4", and the "4" pattern is the second reserved display. Effect production is performed by displaying so as to collide with. Then, (6) the display mode of the second pending display does not change even at the timing when the action effect ends. That is, the action effect performed here is a so-called fake effect.

(7) The variable display ends, and "7" as the left symbol, "5" as the middle symbol, and "8" as the right symbol are stopped. Since these patterns are patterns determined based on the presence or absence of change in the display mode of the pending display after the prereading flag is set, they suggest the presence or absence of the change in the display mode of the pending display. (8) The active display is cleared and each pending display is shifted based on the start of the next transition. Then, the middle pattern and the right pattern become difficult to see due to the start of the variable display, but the left pattern continues to display "7", and the "7" pattern is the first reserved display. Effect production is performed by displaying so as to collide with. Then, (9) at the timing when the action effect ends, the display mode of the first pending display changes from the blue mode to the red mode.

(10) The variable display is completed, and "2" as the left symbol, "6" as the middle symbol, and "1" as the right symbol are stopped. These symbols are symbols determined based on the presence or absence of a change in the display mode of the pending display after the look-ahead flag is set, and are symbols determined when the number of residual fluctuations K is 1. Therefore, it does not suggest whether or not there is a change in the display mode of the pending display. Then, target variation is started.

As described above, according to the characteristic portion 017IW, identification information (decorative pattern in this example) can be variably displayed in a plurality of variable display portions (in this example, decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R). A gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state (in this example, a jackpot game state) that is advantageous to a player, wherein a specific display (in this example, pending display) corresponding to variable display is provided in a specific display section (in this example, Then, the specific display means that can be displayed in the reserved display area) (in this example, the part that executes step 017IWS100E in the effect control CPU 120) and at least the first display mode (in this example, the normal mode) to the first display Change effect execution means (in this example, effect control) capable of executing a change effect of changing the display mode of the specific display to a second display mode (blue mode in this example) in which the ratio of control to an advantageous state is higher than the mode (the part that executes step 017 IWS4804 in the CPU 120 for the application), and the specific display means can display a plurality of specific displays, and can display the plurality of specific displays on the corresponding specific display units. Yes (in this example, the effect control CPU 120 has four as the upper limit, the first pending display in the first pending display area, the second pending display in the second pending display area, and the third pending display The display can be displayed in the third reserved display area, and the fourth reserved display can be displayed in the fourth reserved display area (see FIG. 8-21). The specific display can be changed from the first display mode to the second display mode based on the fact that the identification information provided acts on the specific display displayed on the specific display section corresponding to each of the plurality of variable display sections. It is possible (in this example, the effect control CPU 120 can perform the effect effect and change the display mode of the pending display from the normal mode to the blue mode). As a result, the performance effect can be enhanced.

Specifically, since it is possible for the player to recognize that the display mode of the specific display to be acted upon is changed by the action of the identification information, the player is made to recognize the specific display to which attention should be paid, and any of the reserved displays can be made to recognize. It is possible to reduce the possibility of overlooking whether the display mode of has changed, and to enhance the presentation effect.

The “specific display portion” is a concept that indicates a display position (display area) for displaying a specific display (for example, pending display) in display means (for example, the image display device 5) capable of displaying an image.

Note that the "specific display corresponding to the variable display" is not limited to the display for the right to change (reserved display), and may be, for example, an image in an effect executed during the variable display. Specifically, if a game machine is capable of executing the effect of obtaining multiple items step by step, the icon related to the already obtained item is displayed as a "specific display", and the decoration pattern affects the icon display and the icon display. The display mode may change. In addition, if the game machine is capable of displaying the timer display and changing the timer display according to the passage of time, the decoration pattern will resemble the timer display and the display mode of the timer display will change. There may be.

In addition, the characteristic part 017IW includes a reserve storage means (predetermined area of the RAM 102 in this example) capable of storing information relating to variable display as reserve information, and the specific display means can display the specific display based on the reserve information. (In this example, the effect control CPU 120 can display the pending display). As a result, the performance effect can be enhanced.

Further, in the characteristic part 017IW, when a plurality of specific displays are being displayed, the change effect execution means can execute an effect effect in which the identification information acts on the specific displays, and the number of times corresponding to the plurality of specific displays can be executed. (In this example, the effect control CPU 120 executes steps 017IWS325, S329, and S331, so that it is possible to execute the action effect three times in which the decorative symbol hits the reserved display. Yes). As a result, it is possible to execute the action effect the number of times corresponding to the number of the specific displays, so that the player can be given a sense of expectation for the change in the display mode of the specific displays, and the amusement of the game can be improved.

It should be noted that the characterizing part 017IW is configured so that the look-ahead effect can be executed when four pending displays are displayed, so that the action effect can be executed three times, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, if it is possible to execute the pre-reading effect even when three pending displays are displayed, it is possible to execute two action effects, and if it is possible to execute the pre-reading effect even if two pending displays are displayed. It becomes possible to execute one action performance.

Further, in the characteristic part 017IW, in the look-ahead effect, the action effect is always executed at the start of the fluctuation, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, an action performance execution lottery for determining whether or not to execute an action performance can be executed for each variation, and even during the look-ahead performance, it is determined by the lottery that the action performance will not be executed. It is also possible not to execute the production. Thus, in the look-ahead effect, the player can be entertained as to whether or not the effect effect is executed, and whether or not the display mode of the pending display changes when the effect effect is executed. In addition, even in the variation that does not execute the action effect, by continuing to display the pattern for use in the action effect (stop pattern in the previous change), it is possible to check whether the action effect is executed before the execution timing of the action effect. It is possible to avoid the player's recognition.

Also, it may be possible to execute an effect suggesting effect suggesting execution of the effect effect. For example, there may be a pattern in which an effect in which a decorative pattern vibrates when a change is started is executed as an action suggestive effect, and after the effect suggestive effect, an action effect is performed, and a pattern in which no action effect is performed. . Further, a plurality of presentation modes having different degrees of reliability for executing the action presentation in the action suggestive presentation may be provided. For example, if an effect in which the decoration pattern vibrates is executed as an action suggestive effect, the reliability of execution of the effect effect may vary depending on the length of the vibration period and the degree of amplitude.

Further, in the characteristic portion 017IW, as the variable display portion, the first variable display portion (in this example, the decorative pattern display area 5R displaying the right pattern) and the identification information variably displayed in the first variable display portion are different. It has a second variable display portion (in this example, a decorative pattern display area 5C that displays a middle pattern) in which identification information is variably displayed, and a first specific display portion (in this example, three a third reserved display area for displaying a second reserved display) and a second specific display section (in this example, a second reserved display area for displaying a second reserved display) different from the specific display section. The change effect executing means causes the identification information variably displayed by the first variable display section to act on the specific display displayed by the first specific display section, and then the identification information variably displayed by the second variable display section. It is possible to execute an action effect that causes the information to act on the specific display displayed on the second specific display unit (in this example, the effect control CPU 120 executes step 017IWS329 in the next variation after step 017IWS325 By doing so, the middle symbol effect effect is executed in the next variation after performing the right symbol effect effect for one target hold. As a result, the performance effect can be enhanced.

Further, in the characteristic portion 017IW, the change effect execution means can execute an effect effect in which the identification information acts on the specific display, and when executing the effect effect, the identification information variably displayed in the plurality of variable display portions Among them, it is possible to reduce the visibility of the identification information other than the identification information used in the action effect (in this example, the effect control CPU 120 controls the left symbol and the middle symbol when performing the right symbol effect effect). By starting the variable display of the symbols, the symbol row is displayed semi-transparently (see Fig. 8-21). This makes it possible to emphasize the identification information used for the effect presentation, so that the player can recognize the identification information to be noticed, and the game interest can be improved.

In addition, in the characteristic part 017IW, the first identification information (in this example, "7" pattern) and the second identification information (in this example, "1" to "6", "8") different from the first identification information , "9" pattern), and the change effect execution means can variably display a plurality of types of identification information including the first identification information acting on the specific display displayed in the first display mode. The specific display is changed to the second display mode at a different rate depending on the case and the second identification information acted (in this example, the change rate is the highest when the action effect is performed with the "7" symbol) , "1", "3", "5" and "9" patterns have the next highest change rate when performing action effects, and "2", "4", "6" and "8" patterns work The rate of change is the lowest when the performance is performed (see Fig. 8-19). As a result, interest in the game can be improved by attracting attention to the type of identification information that acts.

Further, in the characteristic portion 017IW, the specific display is changed from the first display mode to the second display mode, based on the fact that the identification information stopped and displayed in the previously executed variable display affected the specific display displayed in the corresponding specific display section. 2 display modes (in this example, the stop symbol of the previous variation is used to produce an action effect; see FIG. 8-21). As a result, the player can confirm the identification information used for the effect performance at the time of the previous stop display of the variable display, and can easily recognize the identification information used for the effect on the specific display in the change performance.

In addition, although the configuration is such that the display mode of the pending display can be changed only when the action effect is performed, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the display mode of the pending display may be changed when shifting the pending display, or when the player's operation to the operating member is detected during a predetermined period of time.

When the configuration is such that a change in the display mode of the pending display that is different from that in the case where the action effect is performed, the effect effect is performed in the variation that changes the display mode of the pending display due to the execution of the action effect. It is also possible to limit the execution of changes in the display mode of the pending display that is different from that in the case of being displayed.

In addition, special patterns that are not displayed in normal fluctuations as decorative patterns (for example, patterns displayed like "123" and "234" in order from the left, so-called chance eyes) are stopped and displayed. , and when the chance eye is stopped and displayed, it is announced that it will continue even in the next variation (hereinafter referred to as the chance eye presentation). With such a configuration, the execution of the chance effect may be restricted during the execution of the look-ahead effect accompanying the execution of the action effect, or the chance effect and the effect effect may be executed in combination. good. For example, it is possible to display "123" symbols sequentially from the left as a chance eye, and to execute an action effect using a stopped "3" symbol as a right symbol.

In the case where the chance eye performance and the action performance can be executed in combination, the case where the chance eye performance and the action performance are executed in combination, and the case where the action performance is executed regardless of the chance eye performance, The degree of reliability for changing the display mode of the pending display of the execution target of the action rendering or the reliability of changing the display mode of the pending display of the execution target of the action rendering to an advantageous display mode may be different. For example, if the symbol "123" is displayed in order from the left as the chance symbol and the "3" symbol that is stopped and displayed as the right symbol is executed, the right symbol will be stopped and displayed regardless of the chance symbol effect. The reliability of the change in the display mode of the pending display of the execution target of the action presentation may be higher than in the case of executing the action presentation using the "3" symbol.

In addition, a plurality of operation patterns of decorative symbols in the action effect may be provided, and the rate at which the display mode of the pending display changes may be different depending on the operation pattern. For example, the display mode of the pending display may change more easily in a high-speed pattern in which the decoration pattern hits the pending display than in a low-speed pattern in which the action is slow. Alternatively, the high-speed pattern may have a higher rate of change to a display mode with higher reliability for the big win than the low-speed pattern. For example, when a high-speed pattern effect effect is performed, the red color is more likely to change than when a low-speed pattern effect effect is performed, and when a low-speed pattern effect effect is performed, a high-speed pattern effect effect is performed. It may be easier to change to a blue mode than when is performed.

In addition, in the present embodiment, the change timing determination lottery table shown in FIGS. 8-17 (C) and (D) is used to determine the change timing of the display mode of the pending display. The timing of changing to the mode (for example, the red mode) is later in the execution period of the look-ahead effect (e.g., one eyes) may be easily selected. In other words, the later timing in the execution period of the look-ahead performance may be more likely to change to a display mode (for example, red mode) with higher reliability for the big win than the previous timing in the execution period of the look-ahead performance. If it changes to the red mode early, the player will recognize that there will be no change in the action presentation after the change, so it is conceivable that the effect of the action presentation will be reduced. . Therefore, the late timing in the execution period of the look-ahead effect is more likely to change to a display mode (for example, red mode) with higher reliability for the big hit than the timing in the previous period in the execution period of the look-ahead effect, or it does not change. , it is possible to suppress a decrease in the performance effect of the action performance.

In addition, in the present embodiment, it is possible to execute the action effect using all the symbols '1' to '9' which are variably displayed as decorative patterns, but only some of the patterns are used for the action effect. It may be possible to Also, a special symbol may be provided that always changes the display mode of the pending display of the action target when used for effect production.

In addition, a pattern row of a plurality of symbols including a pseudo-run symbol indicating execution of a pseudo-run is variably displayed as decoration symbols, and in the variation accompanying the pseudo-run, the pseudo-run symbol is temporarily stopped and changed again. In the machine, it is also possible to variably display the symbol sequence excluding the pseudo-continuous symbol during the period during which the action effect can be executed (the period during which the look-ahead effect is executed).

In addition, in the present embodiment, in the next change after the pending display, which is the target of the look-ahead effect, is displayed, an action effect using a pattern that does not indicate whether or not there is a change in the display mode of the pending display is performed. , but not limited to this. For example, when a starting prize occurs and it is decided to execute a look-ahead effect targeting the pending display corresponding to the starting prize, the stop pattern in the variation being executed is changed to a pattern corresponding to the action effect. good too. The symbol corresponding to the action effect is a symbol determined by using the look-ahead stop symbol determination lottery table shown in FIG. 8-19, for example. As a result, in the effect rendering performed at any timing, it is possible to perform the effect rendering using the pattern suggesting whether or not there is a change in the display mode of the pending display.

Further, in the present embodiment, the effect performance can be executed at the start of fluctuation, but the effect performance may be executed at other timings. For example, at the timing when the decorative symbol is temporarily stopped by pseudo-running or reach, the effect effect using the decorative symbol may be executed. In that case, if the variation corresponding to the target hold of the look-ahead effect is more reliable for the big hit than the variation in which pseudo-running and reach are performed (variation performed when the action effect is performed) Only, it may be possible to execute an action effect targeting the target hold. Alternatively, if a big hit is achieved in a variation in which pseudo-running or reach is performed (variation that is performed when the action effect is performed), the variation corresponding to the suspension of the execution object of the action effect will also be a big hit. It may also be determined that it will become (that is, a so-called on-hold reunion is notified).

Further, it may be a configuration in which a big hit can occur in a variation corresponding to a reserved memory that is not subject to notice of the look-ahead effect while the look-ahead effect is being executed.

In addition, when the look-ahead performance is being executed and the variation corresponding to the reserved memory which is not subject to notice of the look-ahead performance is the big win variation, the big win pattern is temporarily stopped in the big win variation, and then the effect performance using the big win pattern. may be executed, and by performing the action presentation, the pending display of the execution target of the action presentation may be informed that the big hit is pending. That is, it may be possible to execute the action effect using the big win pattern only when the pending display of the execution target of the effect effect is the big win pending.

A game machine may be formed by combining any configuration described in each of the above-described embodiments and modifications.

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

Claims (2)

A gaming machine that can be controlled in an advantageous state advantageous to a player,
Predetermined effect executing means capable of executing a predetermined effect in a plurality of types of effect modes including at least an advantageous mode suggesting control to the advantageous state and a disadvantage mode suggesting not to be controlled to the advantageous state;
a specific effect executing means capable of executing a specific effect having a higher rate of being controlled to the advantageous state than the predetermined effect after the predetermined effect is executed in the disadvantageous mode;
a suggestive effect executing means capable of executing a suggestive effect suggesting execution of the specific effect before executing the specific effect;
a special effect executing means capable of executing a special effect before executing the suggestive effect and the specific effect,
The specific effect execution means is
It is possible to execute a plurality of types of specific effects including at least a first specific effect and a second specific effect different from the first specific effect,
The first specific effect can be executed in a plurality of types of effect modes including an advantageous specific mode suggesting control to the advantageous state and a disadvantage specific mode suggesting not to be controlled to the advantageous state,
When the special production is executed, the specific production is not executed,
The suggestion effect execution means is
a plurality of types of suggestive effects including at least a first suggestive effect suggesting execution of the first specific effect and a second suggestive effect suggesting execution of the second specific effect,
The first suggestive effect can be executed after a predetermined period of time has elapsed since the predetermined effect was executed in the disadvantageous mode,
When the first specific effect is not executed after the execution of the first suggestive effect, the second suggestive effect can be executed after a specific period of time shorter than the predetermined period has elapsed after the first suggestive effect is completed,
When the first specific effect is executed in the disadvantageous specific mode after the execution of the first suggestive effect, the second suggestive effect can be executed,
When the special effect is executed, the suggestive effect is not executed,
A gaming machine characterized in that the first suggestive effect can be executed in a performance period shorter than the second suggestive effect. A gaming machine that can be controlled in an advantageous state advantageous to a player,
Predetermined effect executing means capable of executing a predetermined effect in a plurality of types of effect modes including at least an advantageous mode suggesting control to the advantageous state and a disadvantage mode suggesting not to be controlled to the advantageous state;
a specific effect executing means capable of executing a specific effect having a higher rate of being controlled to the advantageous state than the predetermined effect after the predetermined effect is executed in the disadvantageous mode;
a suggestive effect executing means capable of executing a suggestive effect suggesting execution of the specific effect before executing the specific effect;
a special effect executing means capable of executing a special effect before executing the suggestive effect and the specific effect,
The specific effect execution means is
It is possible to execute a plurality of types of specific effects including at least a first specific effect and a second specific effect different from the first specific effect,
The first specific effect can be executed in a plurality of types of effect modes including an advantageous specific mode suggesting control to the advantageous state and a disadvantage specific mode suggesting not to be controlled to the advantageous state,
When the special production is executed, the specific production is not executed,
The suggestion effect execution means is
a plurality of types of suggestive effects including at least a first suggestive effect suggesting execution of the first specific effect and a second suggestive effect suggesting execution of the second specific effect,
The first suggestive effect can be executed after the predetermined effect is executed in the disadvantageous mode,
When the first specific effect is not executed after the execution of the first suggestive effect, the second suggestive effect is started in response to the end of the first suggestive effect,
When the first specific effect is executed in the disadvantageous specific mode after the execution of the first suggestive effect, the second suggestive effect is started in response to the end of the first specific effect,
When the special effect is executed, the suggestive effect is not executed,
A gaming machine characterized in that the first suggestive effect can be executed in a performance period shorter than the second suggestive effect.

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