JP7210511B2 - game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a game machine capable of playing games.

2. Description of the Related Art Some game machines such as pachinko game machines and slot machines are capable of executing a foretelling effect (prediction effect) for predicting the occurrence of a predetermined event in a game.

In this type of gaming machine, for example, the variable display mode may change to the ready-to-win mode by outputting a line sound of a character saying "I'm going to be a reach" and displaying subtitles corresponding to the line. After the character outputs the line sound "Strong notice stock!" There have been advance notices that

Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2018-50980

In the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, since the predetermined event occurs only after the character display is displayed and the occurrence of the predetermined event is announced, the advance notice effect (prediction effect) does not add interest to the game. There was room for improvement.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION It is an object of the present invention to provide a game machine capable of improving the interest of a game by means of prediction effects.

The game machine according to claim 1,
A gaming machine that can be controlled in an advantageous state advantageous to a player,
display means;
a performance execution means;
a decision means capable of deciding to control to said advantageous state;
with
The production executing means is
a prediction effect of displaying a prediction display for predicting the occurrence of a specific event in a game, and then displaying a notification display for notifying the occurrence of the specific event before the specific event occurs;
A notification effect for notifying whether or not the control is performed to the advantageous state;
a fanfare effect that is executed in a fanfare period until the control to the advantageous state is performed after the notification effect has notified that the control is to be performed in the advantageous state,
The advantageous state includes a first advantageous state and a second advantageous state that is more advantageous to the player than the first advantageous state;
As execution patterns of the prophecy effect, a first execution pattern in which the notification display is displayed at a first time period related to the execution of the notification effect, and the notification display is displayed at a second time period related to the execution of the fanfare effect. a second execution pattern where
a rate of control to the advantageous state when the prediction effect is executed in the first execution pattern is higher than a rate of control to the advantageous state when the prediction effect is not executed;
A rate of control to the second advantageous state when the prediction effect is executed in the second execution pattern is higher than a rate of control to the second advantageous state when the prediction effect is not executed.
It is characterized by
According to this feature, in the prophecy presentation, while the prophecy display is performed in common, the suggested content differs depending on whether the announcement display is displayed in the first period or the second period. Since the notice display is displayed on the player's side, the expectation of the player for the fact that the advantageous state started after the fanfare performance is the second advantageous state can be improved, so that the amusement of the game is improved.

The present invention may include only the matters specifying the invention described in the claims of the present invention, or may include the matters specifying the invention described in the claims of the present invention as well as the matters specifying the invention other than the matters specifying the invention. It can be anything.

It is a front view of the pachinko game machine in this embodiment. It is a rear perspective view of the pachinko game machine in this embodiment. It is a configuration diagram showing various control boards and the like mounted in the pachinko game machine. It is a flow chart which shows an example of game control main processing. It is a flow chart showing an example of timer interrupt processing for game control. It is a flow chart which shows an example of special design process processing. FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing a display result determination table; It is a figure which shows the numerical range of a jackpot in the variable display of the 1st special figure in a normal state or a time saving state, and the numerical range of loss with a time saving. 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 a front view of the pachinko game machine of the characteristic part 064SG. It is a configuration diagram showing various control boards and the like mounted in the pachinko game machine. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of the production|presentation control command. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram illustrating random numbers; It is a figure which shows the structural example of a special figure display result determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a jackpot classification determination table. It is a figure which shows the variation pattern used in the variable display of a special design. It is explanatory drawing of the determination method of a fluctuation pattern. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a figure which shows the reach production|presentation classification of SP reach. (A) is a list of production types, (B) is a prediction production type, (C) is an event occurrence time, and (D) is a diagram showing a prediction pattern. It is a tree diagram showing the flow of production in SP reach AC. It is a tree diagram showing the flow of production in SP reach AC. It is a tree diagram showing the flow of production in SP reach AC. It is a tree diagram showing the flow of production in SP reach AC. It is a figure which shows the flow of fanfare production. 9 is a flowchart showing variable display start setting processing; It is a figure which shows the production|presentation pattern determination table of cut-in production|presentation. (A) and (B) are diagrams showing prediction effect execution determination tables, (C) is the degree of expectation of the prediction effect, and (D) is a diagram showing the contents of the prediction effect. It is a figure which shows the production|presentation pattern determination table of prediction production|presentation. (A) is a diagram showing a prediction start timing determination table, and (B) is a diagram showing a modification of the prediction start timing determination table. It is a figure which shows a prediction symbol stop fan effect execution determination table. It is a figure which shows the example of operation|movement of prophecy symbol stop fan effect. It is a figure which shows the example of operation|movement of prophecy symbol stop fan effect. It is a figure which shows the example of operation|movement of prophecy symbol stop fan effect. FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining the details of the prophetic symbol stop fan effect; It is a figure which shows the operation example of prediction production|presentation. It is a figure which shows the operation example of prediction production|presentation. (A) is a diagram showing a standby display, and (B) is a diagram showing a modified example of the standby display. It is a figure which shows the operation example of prediction production|presentation. FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining the details of the prophecy effect; FIG. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a modified example 1 of the characteristic portion 064SG; It is a diagram showing an operation example of a fanfare effect in the case of jackpots A to C. FIG. It is a diagram showing an operation example of a fanfare effect in the case of jackpots A to C. FIG. It is a diagram showing an operation example of a fanfare effect in the case of big hits A and B (no prediction effect). It is a diagram showing an operation example of a fanfare effect in the case of big hits A and B (no prediction effect). FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an operation example of a fanfare effect in the case of big hits A and B (with prediction effect). FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an operation example of a fanfare effect in the case of big hits A and B (with prediction effect).

A mode for carrying out the gaming machine according to the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

(Characteristic part 064SG form)
(SG2020-064)
The game machine of form 1-1 is
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) capable of playing a game,
Display means (for example, image display device 5, effect control CPU 120),
Sound output means (for example, speakers 8L, 8R, production control CPU 120),
Production execution means (for example, the part where the production control CPU 120 can execute various productions),
with
The effect executing means is a predetermined event in the game (for example, the awakening of "Mumu" shown in FIG. 11-30 (Q1), the emphasis of "Rim" shown in FIG. 11-27 (F1) or the second prediction display shown in FIG. 11-27 (F2)), the predetermined event occurs. 11-30 (P) and FIG. 11-38 (F21)) for notifying the occurrence of the predetermined event (for example, "prediction effect"). is executable and
The prophecy production is
A specific character display indicating a specific character (e.g., specific character display 064SG111 indicating "Mumu") and a prediction speech sound output from the sound output means as a prediction speech predicted by the specific character are displayed in the central area of the display means. (For example, the character display 064SG131A consisting of the characters "Jam awakens!", the character display 064SG131B consisting of the characters "I can see the rim!", etc.) corresponding to After being displayed (see FIGS. 11-27 (F1) and (F2)), the specific character display and the subtitle display are displayed in a predetermined area (for example, the left area of the display screen) closer to the edge of the display means than the central area. etc.) to move to and wait (see Fig. 11-29 (A)),
Before the predetermined event occurs, the specific character display is displayed so as to move from the predetermined area to the central area, and then the notification display (for example, the notification display including the specific character display 064SG111 and character display 064SG152). is displayed (see FIGS. 11-30 and 11-38),
After the notification display is displayed, an event display corresponding to the occurrence of the predetermined event (for example, character display 064SG161 indicating "jam" and character display consisting of characters "awakening" indicating that "jam" has awakened) 064SG162, and a second event display consisting of character display 064SG163 indicating "Rim" and character display 064SG164 consisting of characters "Rim!" is displayed (see FIGS. 11-30 and 11-38),
It is characterized by
According to this feature, after the prophetic display is displayed, the predicted specific character and the prophetic content stand by in a predetermined area, and when the event display is displayed, the notification display is displayed in advance, so that the prophetic display is performed. Since a series of flow from the display of to the display of the event display can be shown without interruption, the amusement of the game is improved.

The gaming machine of form 1-2 is the gaming machine according to form 1-1,
The prophetic line is
The first line, which is the introductory part of the prophecy (e.g., "I can see the future of this change..."),
a second line portion indicating the predetermined event (for example, "Jam wakes up!" or "I can see the rim!");
including
When a predetermined period (for example, about 3 seconds) has elapsed since the sound output means output the prophetic speech sound of the second speech part, the sound output means outputs the prophetic speech sound of the second speech part. (See Figures 11-27 and 11-31)
It is characterized by
According to this feature, there is a predetermined interval from when the introductory part of the prophetic speech is output as the prophetic speech sound until the event to be predicted is output as the prophetic speech sound, so that the sense of anticipation can be enhanced.

The gaming machine of form 1-3 is the gaming machine according to form 1-2,
The subtitle display is
a first subtitle display (for example, character display 064SG131A consisting of characters "Jam awakens!") displayed corresponding to the output of the prophetic dialogue sound of the first dialogue portion;
a second subtitle display (for example, a character display 064SG131B consisting of characters "I can see the rim!") displayed corresponding to the output of the prophetic dialogue sound of the second dialogue portion;
has
When the predetermined period of time (for example, about 3 seconds) has passed since the display of the first subtitle display ended, the display of the second subtitle display is started (see FIG. 11-27),
It is characterized by
According to this feature, there is a predetermined interval between subtitle display of the introductory part of the prophetic dialogue and subtitle display of the event to be predicted, thereby enhancing the sense of anticipation.

The gaming machine of form 1-4 is the gaming machine according to form 1-2 or form 1-3,
The second dialogue part has a time indicating a first predetermined event and a second predetermined event different from the first predetermined event (for example, "Jam wakes up!" and "I can see the rim!"). ”),
The first line part is common between when the first predetermined event is shown in the prediction effect and when the second predetermined event is shown (for example, "I can see the future of this change". See FIG. 11-27). reference),
It is characterized by
According to this feature, even if the event is different, the introductory part is common, so that the attention can be drawn to the second serif part.

The gaming machine of form 1-5 is the gaming machine according to any one of forms 1-1 to 1-4,
Controllable to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot game state) that is advantageous to the player,
The effect execution means can execute a specific effect that notifies whether or not the advantageous state is controlled (for example, the part where the effect control CPU 120 can execute "SP reach effect A to C"),
The specific character display and the subtitle display displayed in the central area are specific effect start displays (for example, reach title display 064SG041A to reach title display 064SG041C, etc.) indicating that the specific effect is to be started. From, it is displayed to wait in the predetermined area (see FIG. 11-28 (K)),
It is characterized by
According to this feature, the specific character display and the caption display can be displayed by moving to the predetermined area using the specific effect start display without giving a sense of discomfort.

The gaming machine of form 1-6 is the gaming machine according to any one of forms 1-1 to 1-5,
The caption display is displayed using characters of different sizes at least in the predetermined area (see FIG. 11-27),
It is characterized by
According to this feature, the display of the predetermined event can be given a sense of strangeness to attract attention.

The gaming machine of form 1-7 is the gaming machine according to any one of forms 1-1 to 1-6,
The caption display is displayed as if it were shaking at least in the predetermined area (see FIG. 11-29 (B));
It is characterized by
According to this feature, it is possible to draw attention to the display of the predetermined event.

The gaming machine of form 1-8 is the gaming machine according to any one of forms 1-1 to 1-7,
After an effect display indicating that light is emitted from the specific character display displayed in the predetermined area is displayed, an announcement display is displayed (see FIG. 11-30),
It is characterized by
According to this feature, the state in which the prediction display is on standby can be favorably shifted to the notification display.

(SG2020-065)
The gaming machine of form 2-1 is the gaming machine according to any one of forms 1-1 to 1-8,
A game machine (for example, a pachinko game machine 1) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot game state) that is advantageous to a player,
Effect execution means (for example, a portion for executing the effect control process processing shown in FIG. 10 by the effect control CPU 120),
The effect executing means is a predetermined event in the game (for example, the awakening of "Mumu" shown in FIG. 11-30 (Q1), the emphasis of "Rim" shown in FIG. 11-27 (F1) or the second prediction display shown in FIG. 11-27 (F2)), the predetermined event occurs. Execute a prediction effect (eg, “prediction effect”) that displays a notification display (eg, notification display shown in FIG. 11-30 (P) and FIG. 11-38 (F21)) that notifies the occurrence of the predetermined event before the is possible and
The predetermined event includes a first predetermined event (for example, the awakening of "Mumu" shown in FIG. 11-30 (Q1)) and a second predetermined event different from the first predetermined event (for example, FIG. 11-30 (Q2) highlighting of "rim" shown in ) and
The prediction effect is a first prediction display that predicts the occurrence of the first predetermined event (for example, the display of "Mumu" and "Jam will wake up" shown in FIG. 11-27 (F1)). 1 prediction effect (for example, the prediction effect of the effect pattern YPA-1 shown in FIG. 11-19 (D)) and a second prediction display that predicts the occurrence of the second predetermined event (for example, FIG. 11-27 (F2) 11-20 (D) (for example, predictions of production patterns YPA-2, YPB-1, and YPB-2 shown in FIG. 11-20 (D) directing) and, including
The advantageous states include a first advantageous state (for example, a jackpot game of jackpot C), a second advantageous state that is more advantageous to the player than the first advantageous state (for example, a jackpot game of jackpot A and jackpot B), including
The second predetermined event has a higher relevance to the second advantageous state than the first predetermined event (for example, as shown in FIG. 11-20(D), when "rim" is highlighted, , the portion where the percentage of the jackpot type is jackpot A or jackpot B is higher when the variable display result is a jackpot than when “jam” awakens),
The ratio of control to the second advantageous state when the second prediction effect is executed is higher than the ratio of control to the second advantageous state when the first prediction effect is executed ( For example, as shown in FIG. 11-20 (C), when the second prediction effect is executed, the degree of probability variation expectation (the ratio of control to the jackpot game state of jackpot A and jackpot B) is determined by the first prediction effect. The part that is higher than the probability variation expectation when it is done),
It is characterized by
According to this feature, since the ratio of control to the second advantageous state changes depending on which one of the first prediction effect and the second prediction effect is executed, attention is drawn to which prediction effect is executed. In particular, the player expects that the second prediction effect, which predicts the occurrence of the second predetermined event highly related to the second advantageous state, will be executed, so that the interest in the game is improved.

The gaming machine of form 2-2 is the gaming machine according to form 2-1,
(For example, CPU103 has a part for executing the special symbol normal processing shown in FIG. 6) that can be determined to control to the advantageous state,
The prediction effect executing means, when it is determined not to control to the advantageous state, when it is determined to control to the first advantageous state, and when it is determined to control to the second advantageous state In any case, it is possible to determine the execution of the first prophecy effect (for example, as shown in FIG. If the variable display result is a loss, if the variable display result is a big win and the big win type is a big win A or a big win B, and if the variable display result is a big win and the big win type is a big win C, the performance pattern of prediction performance is performed. the part that can determine execution in YPA-1),
It is characterized by
According to this feature, when the first prediction effect is executed, the game may not be controlled to be in an advantageous state, but when controlled to be in an advantageous state, the game may be in a second advantageous state, thereby increasing the interest in the game. can be done.

The gaming machine of form 2-3 is the gaming machine according to form 2-1 or 2-2,
(For example, CPU103 has a part for executing the special symbol normal processing shown in FIG. 6) that can be determined to control to the advantageous state,
The prediction effect execution means is
When it is determined not to control to the advantageous state or when it is determined to control to the second advantageous state, it is possible to decide to execute the second prediction effect (for example, FIG. 11-20 (B) As shown in , when execution of variable display in the variation pattern of SP reach C is determined, if the variable display result is a loss, the variable display result is a big hit and the jackpot type is a jackpot A or a jackpot B, a prediction is made. A portion that can determine the execution in the production pattern YPB-1 of the production) On the other hand,
When it is determined to control to the first advantageous state, the execution of the second prediction effect is not determined (for example, as shown in FIG. 11-20 (B), the SP reach C variation pattern When the execution of the display is determined, the prediction effect is not executed when the variable display result is a big win and the big win type is a big win C),
It is characterized by
According to this feature, when the second prediction performance is executed, the control may not be in the advantageous state, but when the control is in the advantageous state, the first advantageous state will not occur, thus increasing the interest in the game. be able to.

The gaming machine of form 2-4 is the gaming machine according to any one of forms 2-1 to 2-3,
As the first event display corresponding to the occurrence of the first predetermined event, a first specific character display indicating the first specific character (for example, character display 064SG161 indicating "jam" shown in FIG. 11-30 (Q1)) is displayed. is possible and
As the second event display corresponding to the occurrence of the second predetermined event, a second specific character display indicating the second specific character (for example, character display 064SG163 indicating "rim" shown in FIG. 11-30 (Q2)) is displayed. is possible and
The effect execution means is capable of executing an effect during an advantageous state (for example, a fanfare effect shown in FIGS. 11-33 to 11-38) in the advantageous state,
When controlled to the second advantageous state, the first specific character display is not displayed in the advantageous state effect, but the second specific character display is displayed (for example, as shown in the modification, the second specific character display is displayed). When performing a prophetic display to the effect that "Rim" is highlighted as a prophetic effect, the part that only displays "Rim" appears without displaying "Jam" during the fanfare effect),
It is characterized by
According to this feature, it becomes easy to understand that the second predetermined event and the second advantageous state are highly related.

The gaming machine of form 2-5 is the gaming machine according to any one of forms 2-1 to 2-4,
When the first prediction effect is executed, the rate of control to the advantageous state is higher than when neither the first prediction effect nor the second prediction effect is executed (for example, FIG. 11-20 ( As shown in C), when the first prediction effect is executed, the degree of expectation for a big hit is set higher than when the prediction effect is not executed)),
When the second prediction effect is executed, the rate of control to the advantageous state is higher than when the first prediction effect is executed (for example, as shown in FIG. 11-20(C), the When the second prediction effect is executed, the part where the expectation of the big hit is set higher than when the first prediction effect is executed),
It is characterized by
According to this feature, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the execution of the prediction effect.

The gaming machine of form 2-6 is the gaming machine according to any one of forms 2-1 to 2-5,
As the execution timing of the prediction display, a first timing (for example, timing before reach shown in FIG. 11-21 (A)) and a second timing after the first timing (for example, FIG. 11-21 (A) ) shows the timing after reach), and
The first prophetic display and the second prophetic display can be displayed at either of the first timing and the second timing (for example, as shown in FIG. 11-21(A), the first timing and the part that can execute the first prediction effect and the second prediction effect at the second timing),
The rate at which the second prediction display is displayed at the second timing is higher than the rate at which the first prediction display is displayed at the second timing (for example, as shown in FIG. 11-21(A) (2) when the second prediction effect is executed, the prediction display can be executed at the second timing at a higher rate than when the first prediction effect is executed);
It is characterized by
According to this feature, it is possible to draw attention to the display of the second prediction display.

The gaming machine of form 2-7 is the gaming machine according to any one of forms 2-1 to 2-6,
As the execution timing of the prediction display, a first timing (for example, timing before reach shown in FIG. 11-21 (A)) and a second timing after the first timing (for example, FIG. 11-21 (A) ) shows the timing after reach), and
The first prediction display can be displayed at either the first timing or the second timing (for example, as shown in FIG. 11-21(B), the prediction display of the first prediction effect can be part that can be displayed at the timing and the second timing),
The second prediction display can be displayed only at the second timing without being executed at the first timing (for example, as shown in FIG. The part that is displayed only at the second timing without displaying with ),
It is characterized by
According to this feature, it is possible to draw attention to the display of the second prediction display.

(SG2020-066)
The gaming machine of form 3-1 is the gaming machine according to any one of forms 1-1 to 1-8 and forms 2-1 to 2-7,
A game machine (for example, a pachinko game machine 1) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot game state) that is advantageous to a player,
a display means (for example, an image display device 5);
Effect execution means (for example, the part where the effect control CPU 120 executes the effect control process processing shown in FIG. 10),
Determining means (for example, CPU103 executes the special symbol normal processing shown in FIG. 6) and,
with
The production executing means is
Predicting the occurrence of a specific event in the game (for example, the awakening of “Mumu” shown in FIG. 11-30 (Q1) and the highlighting of “Rim” shown in FIG. 11-30 (Q2) and FIG. 11-38 (F22)) After displaying the prediction display (for example, the first prediction display shown in FIG. 11-27 (F1) and the second prediction display shown in FIG. 11-27 (F2)), before the specific event occurs, the specific event a prediction effect (for example, "prediction effect") that displays a notification display (for example, the notification display shown in FIG. 11-30 (P) and FIG. 11-38 (F21)) announcing the occurrence of
A notification effect (for example, reach effect of SP reach) that notifies whether or not it is controlled to the advantageous state;
a fanfare effect (e.g., fanfare effect) that is executed in a fanfare period until the control to the advantageous state is performed after the notification effect has notified that the control is to be performed in the advantageous state; can be,
The advantageous states include a first advantageous state (for example, jackpot C jackpot gaming state) and a second advantageous state (for example, jackpot A and jackpot B jackpot gaming states) which is more advantageous to the player than the first advantageous state. and including
As the execution pattern of the prediction effect, a first execution pattern in which the notification display is displayed at the first time related to the execution of the notification effect (for example, FIG. 11-20 (D), FIG. 11-30 (P) As shown, there are production patterns YPA-1 and YPA-2) in which the notification display is performed during execution of the reach production, and a second execution pattern in which the notification display is displayed at a second time related to the execution of the fanfare production For example, as shown in FIG. 11-20 (D) and FIG. 11-38 (F21), there are production patterns YPB-1 and YPB-2) that perform notification display during execution of fanfare production,
The rate of control to the advantageous state when the prediction effect is executed in the first execution pattern is higher than the rate of control to the advantageous state when the prediction effect is not executed (for example, FIG. 11 -20 (C), when the prediction effect is executed in the effect patterns YPA-1 and YPA-2, the part where the expectation of the big hit is higher than when the prediction effect is not executed),
The ratio of control to the second advantageous state when the prediction effect is executed in the second execution pattern is higher than the ratio of control to the second advantageous state when the prediction effect is not executed ( For example, as shown in FIG. 11-20 (C), when the prediction effect is executed in the effect patterns YPB-1 and YPB-2, the probability variation expectation is higher than when the prediction effect is not executed. ),
It is characterized by
According to this feature, in the prophecy presentation, while the prophecy display is performed in common, the suggested content differs depending on whether the announcement display is displayed in the first period or the second period. Since the notice display is displayed on the player's side, the expectation of the player for the fact that the advantageous state started after the fanfare performance is the second advantageous state can be improved, so that the amusement of the game is improved.

The gaming machine of form 3-2 is the gaming machine according to form 3-1,
The prediction effect execution means does not execute the specific prediction effect in the second execution pattern when it is not determined to control to the advantageous state, and when it is determined to control to the advantageous state, the The specific prophecy effect is executed in the second execution pattern (for example, as shown in FIGS. 11-20(A) and 11-20(B), if the variable display result is wrong, the notification display is a fanfare effect In the performance pattern YPB-1 or YPB-2 executed during the performance pattern YPB-1, the notification display is executed during the fanfare performance when the prediction performance is not executed and the variable display result is a big hit. Or the part where the prediction effect is executed in YPB-2),
It is characterized by
According to this feature, it can be noted that the specific prediction effect is executed in the second execution pattern.

The gaming machine of form 3-3 is the gaming machine according to form 3-1 or 3-2,
The prediction effect execution means is
When it is determined to control to the first advantageous state, the specific prediction effect is not executed in the first execution pattern (for example, in the modified example, the variable display result is a big win and the big win type is a big win C case, the part where the prediction effect is not executed in the effect patterns YPA-1 and YPA-2),
When it is determined to control to the second advantageous state, the specific prediction effect can be executed in the first execution pattern and the second execution pattern (for example, in the modified example, the variable display result is a big hit And when the jackpot type is the jackpot A or jackpot B, the prediction performance is executed in both the performance patterns YPA-1 and YAP-2 and the performance patterns YPB-1 and YPB-2 in which the notice display is displayed during the fanfare performance. possible part),
When it is not determined to control to the advantageous state, the specific prediction effect can be executed in the first execution pattern, but not executed in the second execution pattern (for example, in the modified example, the variable display result is In the case of failure, the prediction effect can be executed with YPA-1 or YPA-2, but it is not executed with YPB-1 or YPB-2),
It is characterized by
According to this feature, if the first execution pattern is also controlled to be in an advantageous state, it is controlled to be in the second advantageous state in the same way as in the second execution pattern, so that the game interest can be enhanced.

The gaming machine of form 3-4 is the gaming machine according to any one of forms 3-1 to 3-3,
When the specific prediction effect is executed in the second execution pattern, the notification display is not displayed in the first period (for example, when the prediction effect is executed in the effect pattern YPB-1 or YPB-2 , the portion displayed at the second timing during the fanfare effect after the variable display, not at the first timing during the variable display of the notification display),
It is characterized by
According to this feature, it is possible to make the user pay attention to whether or not the notification is displayed at the first period.

The gaming machine of form 3-5 is the gaming machine according to any one of forms 3-1 to 3-4,
The notification effect includes a first advantageous state notification pattern (for example, "jam" or "jam") for notifying that control is performed for the advantageous state as an advantageous state notification pattern for notifying that the control is performed for the advantageous state. and "Rim" win by defeating the enemy character (victory pattern), and a second advantageous state notification in which control to the advantageous state is notified after not being controlled to the advantageous state. A pattern (for example, a pattern (resurrection pattern) in which "Jam" or "Jam" and "Rim" are once defeated by an enemy character (notified that the variable display result is wrong) and then revives and wins). can be,
When the control to the advantageous state is notified in the second advantageous state notification pattern, the ratio of the specific prediction effect to be executed in the second execution pattern is higher in the first advantageous state notification pattern. is higher than the rate at which the specific prediction effect is executed in the second execution pattern (for example, FIGS. 11-20 (A) and 11-20 (B ), when the SP ready-to-reach production is executed in the above-described resurrection pattern, the prophecy production is performed at a higher rate than when the SP ready-to-reach production is executed in the above-described victory pattern. the portion executed in YPB-1 or YPB-2),
It is characterized by
According to this feature, even when it is notified that the player is not controlled to the advantageous state, the player expects to be controlled to the second advantageous state by the second advantageous state notification pattern, so that the interest in the game can be enhanced. .

(SG2020-067)
The gaming machine of form 4-1 is the gaming machine according to any one of forms 1-1 to 1-8, forms 2-1 to 2-7, and forms 3-1 to 3-5,
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) capable of playing a game,
Display means (for example, image display device 5, effect control CPU 120),
Production execution means (for example, the part where the production control CPU 120 can execute various productions),
with
The effect execution means can execute a special effect of displaying a specific character display indicating a specific character (for example, the effect control CPU 120 executes a "prediction effect" of displaying a specific character display 064SG111 indicating "Mumu"). possible part),
The special performance is
a first scene (for example, first scenes A to C) in which the specific character has its eyes closed;
a second scene in which the specific character opens its eyes;
consists of
In the first scene, the specific character display is displayed in a mode in which the number of types of display colors constituting the specific character display is the first number,
In the second scene, the specific character display is displayed in such a manner that the number of types of display colors constituting the specific character display is a second number larger than the first number (for example, the first scenes A to C , the specific character display 064SG111 is displayed in such a manner that the number of types of display colors constituting the specific character display 064SG111 is one color of "purple". A portion where the specific character display 064SG111 is displayed in a manner in which the number of types of display colors is two, "white" and "gold", which is more than in the first scene (see Fig. 11-31),
It is characterized by
According to this feature, when the first scene changes to the second scene, the display color changes with the opening of the character's eyes, so that the opening of the eyes can be emphasized.

The game machine of form 4-2 is the gaming machine according to any one of forms 1-1 to 1-8, forms 2-1 to 2-7, and forms 3-1 to 3-5,
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) capable of playing a game,
Display means (for example, image display device 5, effect control CPU 120),
Production execution means (for example, production control CPU 120),
with
The effect execution means can execute a special effect of displaying a specific character display indicating a specific character (for example, the effect control CPU 120 executes a "prediction effect" of displaying a specific character display 064SG111 indicating "Mumu"). possible part),
The special performance is
a first scene (for example, first scenes A to C) in which the specific character has its eyes closed;
a second scene in which the specific character opens its eyes;
consists of
In the first scene, the specific character display is displayed in a manner in which a main display color constituting the specific character display is a first display color,
In the second scene, the specific character display is displayed in such a manner that the main display color constituting the specific character display is a second display color different from the first display color (for example, first scenes A to C Now, the specific character display 064SG111 is displayed in a mode in which the main display color constituting the specific character display 064SG111, that is, the display color of the "eyes" that are the main part is "purple", whereas in the second scene, The main display color of the specific character display 064SG111, that is, the display color of the "eye" which is the main part, is brighter than "purple" and is "gold" like the effect display 064SG135. is displayed (see Fig. 11-31),
It is characterized by
According to this feature, when the first scene changes to the second scene, the display color changes with the opening of the character's eyes, so that the opening of the eyes can be emphasized.

The gaming machine of form 4-3 is the gaming machine according to form 4-1 or 4-2,
The display color displayed in the first scene is not displayed in the second scene. While the display colors are different, in the second scene, the hue is different and the portions are a plurality of display colors that are not displayed in the first scenes A to C),
It is characterized by
According to this feature, the difference in display color between the first scene and the second scene becomes clearer.

The gaming machine of form 4-4 is the gaming machine according to any one of forms 4-1 to 4-3,
In the first scene, the display of the specific character is composed of a plurality of display colors represented by differences in lightness of the specific color,
In the second scene, the specific character display is composed of a plurality of colors and a plurality of display colors represented by the difference in lightness of each color (for example, the characteristic of the display color of the specific character display 064SG111 is the first scene In A to C, the display color is the same “purple” in hue and different in lightness, whereas in the second scene, the hue is different and a plurality of display colors that are not displayed in the first scene A to C) ,
It is characterized by
According to this feature, even in the first scene, the specific character display can be preferably displayed using a plurality of display colors with different brightnesses.

The gaming machine of form 4-5 is the gaming machine according to any one of forms 4-1 to 4-4,
an effect display can be displayed in the second scene;
The display color that constitutes the effect display is the same display color as the eyes of the specific character display (for example, in the first scenes A to C, the main display color that constitutes the specific character display 064SG111, that is, the main part While the specific character display 064SG111 is displayed in a mode in which the display color of the "eyes" is "purple", in the second scene, the main display color constituting the specific character display 064SG111, that is, the "eyes" that are the main part, is displayed. ” is brighter than “purple” and is the same “golden” as the effect display 064SG135).
It is characterized by
According to this feature, the eye opening can be favorably emphasized.

The gaming machine of form 4-6 is the gaming machine according to any one of forms 4-1 to 4-5,
capable of displaying a special effect suggesting display suggesting that the special effect is to be started;
In the special effect suggestion display, the special display is displayed in front of the specific character display while the visibility of the specific character display is lowered (for example, the visibility of the specific character display 064SG111 is lowered). In this state, a special display (for example, a pseudo light guide plate display, etc.) is displayed overlapping the display layer on the front side (higher display priority) than the specific character display. ) may be executed (see FIGS. 11-27 (A) and (B)),
It is characterized by
According to this feature, the start of the special presentation can be favorably livened up.

The gaming machine of form 4-7 is the gaming machine according to any one of forms 4-1 to 4-6,
The special performance is
a first effect pattern that changes from the first scene to the second scene;
a second production pattern that changes from the first scene to a third scene in which the specific character does not open its eyes;
(For example, after the first scenes A to C in which the specific character "Mumu" closes her eyes (see FIGS. 11-32 (A) to (E)), "Mumu" does not open her eyes A part where the display screen becomes a black screen display (blackout) and a special effect pattern that changes to a third scene (see FIG. 11-32 (F)) in which the prediction display is not executed can be executed),
It is characterized by
According to this feature, it is possible to draw attention to whether or not the specific character opens its eyes.

The gaming machine of form 4-8 is the gaming machine according to any one of forms 4-1 to 4-7,
Light emission control means capable of controlling the light emission of the light emitter (for example, the part where the effect control CPU 120 can execute the light emission control of the movable body LED 208, the frame LEDs 9L1 to 9L12, and 9R1 to 9R12)
The light emission control means is
In the first scene, light emission control of the light emitter is performed using a first control data table that emits light in the same color as the display color displayed in the first scene (for example, the control data table C The part that is a data table that emits light in the same color as the display color displayed in scenes A to C),
In the second scene, light emission control of the light emitter is performed using a second control data table that emits light in the same color as the display color displayed in the second scene (for example, the control data table D The part that is a data table that emits light in the same color as the display color displayed in the scene),
It is characterized by
According to this feature, by emitting light in a color that matches the display, it is possible to suitably enhance the presentation effect.

The gaming machine of form 4-9 is the gaming machine according to form 4-8,
The first control data table and the second control data table have a plurality of control data, and the following control data is used by measuring the period set in the control data,
The average time from when one piece of control data is used in the second control data table to when the next control data is used is Longer than the average time until data is used (for example, the average time from when one control data is used to when the next control data is used in the control data table D (for example, "20 ms") is longer than the average time (for example, "0 ms") from when one piece of control data is used to when the next control data is used in the control data table C. In the first scenes A to C, In contrast to the lighting mode in which the display color changes without being turned off, in the second scene, the part is turned off and the display color changes in a blinking mode (flash lighting) (see Fig. 11-31 (A3)),
It is characterized by
According to this feature, in the light emission control using the second control data table, the display color changes while blinking because the time until the light emission color changes is longer than in the light emission control using the first control data table. Therefore, the eye opening can be favorably emphasized.

The gaming machine of form 4-10 is the gaming machine according to any one of forms 4-1 to 4-9,
In the special effect, display of the specific character and subtitle display corresponding to the dialogue sound of the specific character can be displayed,
The first scene is composed of a first predetermined scene and a second predetermined scene after the first predetermined scene,
In the first predetermined scene, the subtitle display is displayed in a display color that is the same as or similar to a display color that constitutes the specific character display,
In the second predetermined scene, the caption display is displayed in a predetermined display color different from the display color forming the specific character display,
In the second scene, the caption display is displayed in the predetermined display color (for example, the character display 064SG131 is displayed in the first scene A in the same or similar display color as the specific character display 064SG111, which is "purple"). , In the first scenes B and C, the color is red, which is different from the specific character display 064SG111. The part that is considered to be gold shaded letters),
It is characterized by
According to this feature, the colors of the character display and the caption display can be made to correspond to each other and can be displayed appropriately.

The gaming machine of form 4-11 is the gaming machine according to any one of forms 4-1 to 4-10,
In the special effect, display of the specific character and subtitle display corresponding to the dialogue sound of the specific character can be displayed,
The subtitle display is displayed in the second scene in a special mode different from the mode displayed in the first scene (for example, the character display 064SG131 is the same as or similar to the specific character display 064SG111 in the first scene A). A similar display color "purple" is used, and in the first scenes B and C, the color is "red" different from the specific character display 064SG111. And the part where the character frame (edge) is a gold shaded character),
It is characterized by
According to this feature, the caption display can be favorably emphasized according to eye opening.

(SG2020-068)
The game machine of form 5-1 is any of form 1-1 to form 1-8, form 2-1 to form 2-7, form 3-1 to form 3-5, form 4-1 to form 4-10 The gaming machine described in (1),
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) capable of playing a game,
Decoration variable display means for variably displaying decoration identification information (for example, a portion where the effect control CPU 120 can execute variable display of decoration patterns);
Production execution means (for example, the part where the production control CPU 120 can execute various productions),
with
The decoration identification information includes specific decoration identification information composed of a specific character display and a decoration display (for example, a specific character display 064SG111 indicating a specific character (for example, "Mumu" capable of executing a prophecy effect), and a display as a decoration. A prophetic pattern 064SG110, which is a specific decorative pattern composed of a decorative display 064SG112 imitating a crystal ball and a character display 064SG113 that constitutes the characters "prophecy" (see FIGS. 11-24 (K3)),
The production executing means is
A specific effect (for example, "prediction effect") can be executed based on the temporary stop display of the decoration identification information,
It is possible to execute a stimulating effect (for example, "prediction symbol stop stimulating effect") that agitates whether or not the specific decoration identification information is temporarily stopped and displayed in the variable display,
In the fan effect, the specific character display of the specific decoration identification information is displayed in a first mode (see FIGS. 11-24),
When the specific decoration identification information is temporarily stopped and displayed, an effect display such that the decoration display scatters is displayed, and the specific character display is a second mode different from the first mode from the first mode. (For example, in the “prediction pattern hype effect”, the specific character display 064SG111 of the prophecy pattern 064SG110 is displayed in the first mode, and when the prophecy pattern 064SG110 is temporarily stopped and displayed, the decoration display 064SG112 is scattered. The part where the effect display 064SG121 is displayed and the specific character display 064SG111 changes from the first mode to the second mode different from the first mode (see FIGS. 11-25 and 11-26),
It is characterized by
According to this feature, along with the temporary stop display of the specific decoration identification information, the specific character display changes from the first mode to the second mode, and an effect display such that the decoration display scatters is displayed. It is possible to suitably show that the decoration identification information has been temporarily stopped.

The gaming machine of form 5-2 is the gaming machine according to form 5-1,
A specific effect determination means capable of determining execution of the specific effect is provided,
If the fan effect is executed when execution of the specific effect is not determined, the specific decoration identification information is not temporarily stopped and displayed (for example, even when the execution of the "prediction effect" is not determined, the "prediction pattern fan effect" Execution of "prediction effect" can be determined, and when execution of "prediction symbol stirring effect" is determined when execution of "prediction effect" is not determined, prediction symbol 064SG110 is not temporarily stopped and displayed. 24 (K1), see (K2)),
It is characterized by
According to this feature, the fanning effect can be executed even when the specific effect is not executed, so that the interest in the game can be enhanced.

The gaming machine of form 5-3 is the gaming machine according to form 5-1 or 5-2,
In the fan effect display, the character effect display corresponding to the specific character display is overlapped and displayed in front of the specific character display (for example, in the "prediction symbol stop fan effect", the specific character display 064SG111 The part where the character effect display corresponding to the specific character display 064SG111 may be displayed in duplicate),
It is characterized by
According to this feature, it is possible to make the specific character appear to be moving.

The gaming machine of form 5-4 is the gaming machine according to any one of forms 5-1 to 5-3,
Light emission control means capable of controlling the light emission of the light emitter (for example, the part where the effect control CPU 120 can execute the light emission control of the movable body LED 208, the frame LEDs 9L1 to 9L12, and 9R1 to 9R12)
The light emission control means is
In the stirring effect, light emission control of the light emitter is performed using a control data table for stirring effect in which the display color changes at a constant cycle,
When the specific decoration identification information is temporarily stopped and displayed, light emission control of the light emitter is performed using a temporary stop control data table that emits light in a display color corresponding to the decoration display (for example, the effect control CPU 120 During the stop tilting period, the control data table A in which the display color changes at a constant cycle is used to control the light emission of the movable body LED 208 and the frame LEDs 9L1 to 9L12 and 9R1 to 9R12. A portion that controls the light emission of the movable body LED 208 and the frame LEDs 9L1 to 9L12 and 9R1 to 9R12 using the control data table B that emits light in the display color corresponding to the display 064SG112),
It is characterized by
According to this feature, since the light emission mode changes before and after the temporary stop display of the specific decoration identification information, it is possible to preferably enhance the presentation effect.

The gaming machine of form 5-5 is the gaming machine according to any one of forms 5-1 to 5-4,
In the fanning effect, a character display indicating the name of the notice is displayed,
The character display changes from the notice name to a message related to the notice name when the specific decoration identification information is temporarily stopped and displayed (for example, the character display displayed in the "prediction pattern stop fan effect" 064SG113 is displayed in the characters (notice name) "prediction" to foretell that the "prediction effect" will start during the stop fanning period, and the message "fate the part that changes to the characters "accept
It is characterized by
According to this feature, the characters are also changed in accordance with the temporary stop display of the specific decoration identification information, so that it is possible to preferably enhance the presentation effect.

The gaming machine of form 5-6 is the gaming machine according to form 5-5,
Equipped with sound output means,
While the sound corresponding to the notice name displayed in the character display is not output in the agitation effect,
When the specific decoration identification information is temporarily stopped and displayed, the sound corresponding to the message displayed in the character display is output (for example, the sound corresponding to the notice name "Prophecy" is not output, The part where the voice corresponding to the message "accept your fate", which is a message related to the name of the notice, is output),
It is characterized by
According to this feature, it is possible to emphasize that the specific decoration identification information is temporarily stopped and displayed.

The gaming machine of form 5-7 is the gaming machine according to any one of forms 5-1 to 5-6,
The specific ornament identification information is temporarily stopped and then enlarged and displayed in white-out (for example, the prophetic pattern 064SG110 is temporarily stopped and enlarged, white-out displayed and hidden). part, see Fig. 11-25 (P)),
It is characterized by
According to this feature, based on the temporary stop display of the specific decoration identification information, it is possible to execute the specific effect without discomfort.

The gaming machine of form 5-8 is the gaming machine according to any one of forms 5-1 to 5-7,
In the specific effect, the specific character display can be displayed (for example, "Mumu", which is the specific character displayed in the specific character display 064SG111 in the "prediction symbol stop promotion effect", is displayed in the "prediction symbol stop promotion effect" The part that is said to be a character that appears and is displayed even in the "prophecy production" that starts after
It is characterized by
According to this feature, it is possible to increase the relevance between the fanning effect and the specific effect.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A winning ball device 6A is provided below the image display device 5, and a variable winning ball device 6B is provided on the right side of the winning ball device 6A.

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

The variable winning ball device 6B (ordinary electric accessory) forms a second starting winning hole that changes between a closed state and an open state by a solenoid 81 (see FIG. 3). The variable winning ball device 6B includes, for example, an electric tulip-shaped accessory having a pair of movable pieces, and when the solenoid 81 is in an OFF state, the movable pieces are in a vertical position, so that the tip of the movable piece moves to the winning ball. It is close to the device 6A and becomes a closed state in which the game ball does not enter the second start 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 (the second start winning opening) by moving the movable piece to the tilted position when the solenoid 81 is in the ON state. It is said that the 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.

Predetermined positions of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, three positions on the lower left side of the game area and one position above the variable winning ball device 6B) are always kept in a constant open state by predetermined ball receiving members. A general winning opening 10 is provided. 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.

A special variable winning ball device 7 having a large winning opening is provided between the winning ball device 6A and the variable winning ball device 6B. The special variable winning ball device 7 has a large winning opening door that is driven to open and close by a solenoid 82 (see FIG. 3). Form.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at upper left and right positions of the frame 3 for a game machine. A main lamp 9a is provided above the image display device 5 in the game machine frame 3, and frame lamps 9b are provided to the left and right of the main lamp 9a so as to surround the game area. Furthermore, an attacker lamp 9c is provided at a position near the special variable winning ball device 7 on the game board 2. As shown in FIG.

At a predetermined position of the game board 2 (a position above the image display device 5 in FIG. 1), a movable body 32, which will be described later, is provided to operate according to the performance. Further, the movable body 32 is provided with a movable body lamp 9d. The movable body lamp 9d, the main lamp 9a, the frame lamp 9b, and the attacker lamp 9c are collectively referred to as a game effect lamp 9 in some cases. The main lamp 9a, the frame lamp 9b, the attacker lamp 9c, and the movable body lamp 9d include LEDs.

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). In addition to the upper tray, the gaming machine frame 3 may be provided with a payout portion (hit ball supply tray) from which prize balls are paid out when the upper tray is full.

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

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

The pachinko game machine 1 is provided with a stick controller 31A and a push button 31B as detection means for detecting actions (operations, etc.) of the player, but detection means other than these may be provided.

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

A display monitor 29 is arranged in the center of the back surface of the main board 11 , and a display changeover switch 31 is arranged on the side of the display monitor 29 . The display monitor 29 may be configured using, for example, a 7-segment LED display device. The display monitor 29 and the display changeover switch 31 are arranged in front of the main board 11 when viewing the back side of the game board 2 with the gaming machine frame 3 opened.

The display monitor 29 can display winning information such as consecutive ratios, role ratios, and bases. Consecutive ratio is the ratio of the number of prize balls in the big prize opening (attacker) to the total number of prize balls. The role ratio is the ratio of the total number of prize balls to the number of prize balls awarded to the second starting prize opening (electric chew) and the number of prize balls awarded to the large prize opening (attacker). The base is the ratio of the total number of prize balls to the number of game balls launched. The display monitor 29 can display the setting values in the pachinko game machine 1 when it is in the setting change state or the setting confirmation state. The display monitor 29 only needs to be able to display setting values to be changed or checked when in the setting change state or setting confirmation state.

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

In the pachinko game machine 1, a security cover 50A is attached to the right end of the outer frame 1a formed in the shape of a vertically long rectangular frame. When the gaming machine frame 3 is closed, the security cover 50A covers the right side of the board case 201 including the setting keys 51 and the setting changeover switches 52 from the rear side. The security cover 50A is a substantially L-shaped member including short pieces 50Aa and long pieces 50Ab, and may be made of transparent synthetic resin.

(Overview of Game Progress)
A game ball is shot toward a game area by a player's 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 lost pattern) other than the normal pattern winning pattern is stop-displayed as the fixed normal pattern, the display result of the normal pattern becomes "normal pattern lost". 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 jackpot game state described later (starting winning occurs, but it is based on the starting winning If the special game 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 special symbol (losing symbol, for example, "-") is stopped and displayed, it becomes "missing". Incidentally, the "loss" in the pachinko game machine 1 includes a "time-saving loss" that is controlled from the next variable display to a high base state (time-saving state) without going through the big win game.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(Progress of production, etc.)
In the pachinko gaming machine 1, various effects (effects such as notifying the progress of the game and exciting the game) are executed according to the progress of the game. The production will be described below. The effect is performed by displaying various effect images on the image display device 5. In addition to or instead of the display, sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R and the game effect lamp 9 are provided. lighting or extinguishing, the movement of the movable body 32, or a performance using any performance device including a part or all of these.

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

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

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

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

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

When the display result of the special game is "lost", 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 lost") may be stopped (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern becomes "non-reach lost"). In addition, when the display result is "lost", after the mode of variable display of decorative patterns becomes the ready-to-win mode, the display result of variable display of decorative patterns is a predetermined ready-to-win combination ("no reach") that is not a big hit combination. ”) is stopped and displayed (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern becomes “reach lost”).

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

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

During the big winning game state, the performance during the big winning is executed to report the big winning game state. As the effect during the big win, the effect of notifying the number of rounds or the promotion effect indicating that the value of the big win game state is improved may be executed.

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

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

A power switch 91 is connected to the power supply board 17 , and by operating the power switch 91 (turning it on), power from an alternating current power supply such as AC 100 V in an external power supply such as a commercial power supply is switched to the power supply board 17 . It can be supplied to electrical parts including various control boards such as the main board 11 and the effect control board 12. The power supply board 17 includes, for example, a rectifier circuit for converting alternating current (AC) into direct current (DC), a power circuit for converting a predetermined DC voltage into a specific DC voltage (eg, 12 V DC or 5 V DC), and the like. I have.

The main board 11 is a control board on the main side, and the progress of the above-mentioned games in the pachinko gaming machine 1 (execution of a special game (including management of suspension), execution of a general-purpose game (including management of suspension), jackpot game state, game state, etc.). The main board 11 has a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110, a solenoid circuit 111, and the like.

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

The CPU 103 executes a program stored in the ROM 101 to perform processing for controlling the progress of the game (processing for realizing the functions of the main substrate 11). At this time, various data stored in the ROM 101 (variation patterns described later, effect control commands described later, data such as various tables referred to when making various decisions described later) are used, and the RAM 102 is used as the main memory. . The RAM 102 is a backup RAM that retains stored contents for a predetermined period of time even if the power supply to the pachinko game machine 1 is stopped in part or in its entirety. All or part of the program stored in the ROM 101 may be developed in the RAM 102 and executed on the RAM 102 .

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

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

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

The switch circuit 110 takes in a reset signal, a power-off signal, and a clear signal from the power board 17 and transmits them to the game control microcomputer 100 . The reset signal is an operation stop signal for stopping the operation of the control circuit such as the game control microcomputer 100, and can be output using either the power supply monitoring circuit, the IC with built-in watchdog timer, or the system reset IC. I wish I had. The power-off signal turns off when a predetermined power supply voltage used in the pachinko game machine 1 exceeds a predetermined value, and turns on when the period in which the predetermined power supply voltage is equal to or less than the predetermined value continues for a power-off reference time or longer. Become. The clear signal is turned on, for example, when a clear switch 92 provided on the power supply board 17 is pressed.

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

A display monitor 29 , a display changeover switch 31 , a setting key 51 , a setting changeover switch 52 , and a door open sensor 90 are connected to the main substrate 11 . The door open sensor 90 detects opening of the gaming machine frame 3 including the glass door frame 3a.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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. 4 is a flowchart showing game control main processing executed by the CPU 103 on the main substrate 11. As shown in FIG.

In the game control main process shown in FIG. 4, the CPU 103 first sets interrupt prohibition (step S1). Subsequently, necessary initial settings are performed (step S2). Initial settings include stack pointer setting, internal device register setting (CTC (counter/timer circuit), parallel input/output port, etc.), setting to make RAM 102 accessible, and the like.

Next, it is determined whether or not the recovery condition is satisfied (step S3). The recovery condition can be satisfied when the clear signal is in the OFF state, there is backup data, and the backup RAM is normal. When the power supply to the pachinko game machine 1 is started, for example, if a clear switch provided on the power supply board 17 is pressed, a clear signal in an ON state is input to the game control microcomputer 100 . If such an on-state clear signal is input, it may be determined in step S3 that the restoration condition is not satisfied. It is sufficient that the backup data can be stored in the RAM 102 serving as a backup RAM for game control. In step S3, the presence or absence of backup data, the presence or absence of data errors, etc. may be confirmed or inspected to determine whether or not the recovery condition can be established.

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

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

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

When the setting confirmation condition is satisfied in the setting confirmation process of step S5, the setting confirmation state is entered in which the setting value set in the pachinko game machine 1 can be confirmed, and the main board 11 sets the performance control board 12. A confirmation start command is sent. In the setting confirmation state, the setting values set in the pachinko game machine 1 can be confirmed by the display on the display monitor 29 . When ending the setting confirmation state, a setting confirmation end command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 .

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

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

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

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

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

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

After executing the setting confirmation process or the setting change process, the CPU 103 executes a random number circuit setting process for initializing the random number circuit 104 (step S8). Then, the register of the CTC built in the game control microcomputer 100 is set so that the timer interrupt is periodically applied every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms) (step S9), and the interrupt is permitted (step S10 ). After that, loop processing is entered. Thereafter, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 at predetermined time intervals (for example, 2 ms), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute timer interrupt processing.

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

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

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

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

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

In the starting winning determination process, the occurrence of starting winning is detected, and the process of storing the pending information in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 and updating the pending storage number is executed. When a starting prize is generated, a random number value for determining the display result (including the jackpot type) and the variation pattern is extracted and stored as pending information. Further, based on the extracted random number value, a process of pre-reading and judging the display result and the variation pattern may be executed. After storing the pending information and the number of pending memories, the transmission setting for transmitting the effect control command for specifying the determination result such as the occurrence of the start winning, the number of pending memories, and the prefetch determination is performed on the effect control board 12. will be The effect control command at the time of 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 step S101, the CPU 103 selects and executes one of the processes of steps S110 to S120 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the RAM102. In addition, in each process (steps S110 to S120) of the special symbol process process, transmission setting for transmitting the effect control command corresponding to each process to the effect control board 12 is performed.

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

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

The variation pattern setting process of step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "1". This variation pattern setting process includes a process of determining one of a plurality of variation patterns using a random number value for determining the variation pattern based on the result of pre-determination of whether or not the display result is a "big hit". It is included. In the variation pattern setting process, when the variation pattern is determined, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "2", and the variation pattern setting process ends.

The variation pattern is the execution time of the special game (special figure fluctuation time) (also the execution time of 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". When the display result is "missing", when it is controlled in the time saving state or the variable probability state, and when the end of the number of cuts 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.

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

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

As shown in FIG. 7 (A), when the variable special figure is the first special figure, the set value is 1 and when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state, in the range of 0 to 65535 It is a numerical value that can take a value, and among the hit judgment values that are compared with the random number MR1 for special figure display result judgment, 1020 to 1237 are assigned to "big hit", and 65317 to 65535 are "with time saving "missing" and other numerical ranges are assigned to "missing". In addition, when the set value is 1 and the game state is a variable probability state, among the above-mentioned hit determination values, 1020 to 1346 are assigned to "big hit", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "miss" assigned. It should be noted that when the variable special figure is set to 2 to 6 in the first special figure and the game state is the normal state or the time saving state, it is as shown in FIG. 7(A).

As shown in FIG. 7 (B), when the fluctuation special figure is the second special figure, the set value is 1, and if the game state is the normal state or the time saving state, in the range of 0 to 65535 It is a numerical value that can take a value, and among the hit judgment values compared with the random number MR1 for special figure display result judgment, 1020 to 1237 are assigned to "big hit", and 65317 to 65425 are "with time saving "missing" and other numerical ranges are assigned to "missing". In addition, when the set value is 1 and the game state is a variable probability state, among the above-mentioned hit determination values, 1020 to 1346 are assigned to "big hit", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "miss" assigned. In addition, for the case where the variable special figure has a set value of 2 to 6 in the second special figure and the game state is the normal state or the time saving state, it is as shown in FIG. 7(B).

Here, focusing on the numerical range of the hit determination value assigned to "big hit" or "loss with time saving" in each display result determination table, as shown in FIG. In the first special figure display result determination table, the range from 1020 to 1237 of the hit determination values is set to the common numerical range of the big hit determination values for determining the big hit regardless of the set value.

In addition, when the set value is 1, only the common numerical range of the jackpot determination value for judging the jackpot is set (1020 to 1237 are assigned to the "jackpot"), while the set value 2 In the case of set value 6, a numerical range corresponding to each set value from 1238 is set as a non-common numerical range of the big hit determination value so as to be continuous from the common numerical range of the big hit determination value. The non-common numerical range of this jackpot determination value is the range of 1238 to 1253 for setting value 2, the range from 1238 to 1272 for setting value 3, the range from 1238 to 1292 for setting value 4, and the range from 1238 to 1317 for setting value 5. , and set value 6 are set in the range of 1238 to 1346, respectively.

That is, in the first special figure display result determination table when the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state, if the setting value is 1, the hit determination value that can take a value in the range of 0 to 65535, common While only numbers within the numerical range (1020-1237) are assigned to the "jackpot", if the set value is 2 or more, the non-common numerical range is added to the common numerical range among the jackpot determination values. A number within the range is assigned to the "jackpot". Furthermore, the non-common numerical range increases from 1238 as the set value increases.

For this reason, the probability of a big hit increases as the non-common numerical range that is continuous with the common numerical range increases as the set value increases, with 1020 as the reference value for the judgment value of the big hit (jackpot reference value). go.

Furthermore, in the first special figure display result determination table when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state, the range from 65317 to 65535 of the hit determination values determines the time saving loss regardless of the set value It is set to the common numerical range of the deviation judgment value with time saving. Focusing on the case where the set value is 6, when the set value is 6, as described above, 1020 to 1346 of the hit judgment values are set in the numerical range of the big hit judgment value, and with time saving The deviation determination value is in a numerical range different from the range of the big hit determination value (1020 to 1346) of the setting value 6, with 65317 as a reference value for loss with time reduction (reference value for loss with time reduction), in the range of 65317 to 65535 Since it is set, it is prevented that the numerical range of the loss determination value with time saving is overlapped with the range of the big hit determination value which changes according to each set value.

In addition, in the first special figure display result determination table when the gaming state is the variable probability state, the range from 1020 to 1346 of the hit determination values is the jackpot determination value for determining the jackpot regardless of the set value. Set to a common numeric range.

When the set value is 1, only the common numerical range of the jackpot determination value for judging the jackpot is set (1020 to 1346 are assigned to the "jackpot"), while the set value 2 to setting In the case of value 6, a numerical range corresponding to each set value from 1347 is set as the non-common numerical range of the big hit determination value so as to be continuous from the common numerical range of the big hit determination value. The non-common numerical range of this jackpot judgment value is the range of 1347 to 1383 for the setting value 2, the range of 1347 to 1429 for the setting value 3, the range 1347 to 1487 for the setting value 4, and the range 1347 to 1556 for the setting value 5. , and set value 6 are set in the range of 1347 to 1674, respectively.

That is, in the first special figure display result determination table when the gaming state is a variable probability state, if the set value is 1, the common numerical range ( 1020 to 1346) are assigned to the "jackpot", while if the set value is 2 or more, among the jackpot determination values, the common numerical range plus the non-common numerical range A numerical value is assigned to the "jackpot". Furthermore, the non-common numerical range increases with 1347 as the reference as the set value increases.

For this reason, the probability of a big hit increases as the non-common numerical range that is continuous with the common numerical range increases as the set value increases, with 1020 as the reference value for the judgment value of the big hit (jackpot reference value). go.

In the second special figure display result determination table in the case where the game state is the normal state or the time saving state, the range from 1020 to 1237 of the hit determination values is the jackpot determination value for determining the big hit regardless of the set value. is set to a common numeric range for

In addition, when the set value is 1, only the common numerical range of the jackpot determination value for judging the jackpot is set (1020 to 1237 are assigned to the "jackpot"), while the set value 2 In the case of set value 6, a numerical range corresponding to each set value from 1238 is set as a non-common numerical range of the big hit determination value so as to be continuous from the common numerical range of the big hit determination value. The non-common numerical range of this jackpot determination value is the range of 1238 to 1253 for setting value 2, the range from 1238 to 1272 for setting value 3, the range from 1238 to 1292 for setting value 4, and the range from 1238 to 1317 for setting value 5. , and set value 6 are set in the range of 1238 to 1346, respectively.

In other words, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, in the second special figure display result determination table when the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state, when the set value is 1, the value can be in the range of 0 to 65535 Of the hit judgment values, only numbers within the common numerical range (1020 to 1237) are assigned to the "jackpot", while if the set value is 2 or more, among the jackpot judgment values, the common numerical range Numbers within the range plus the non-common number range are assigned to the "jackpot". Furthermore, the non-common numerical range increases from 1238 as the set value increases.

For this reason, the probability of a big hit increases as the non-common numerical range that is continuous with the common numerical range increases as the set value increases, with 1020 as the reference value for the judgment value of the big hit (jackpot reference value). go.

Furthermore, in the second special figure display result determination table when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state, the range from 65317 to 65425 of the hit determination values determines the time saving loss regardless of the set value It is set to the common numerical range of the deviation judgment value with time saving. Focusing on the case where the set value is 6, when the set value is 6, as described above, 1020 to 1346 of the hit judgment values are set in the numerical range of the big hit judgment value, and with time saving The deviation determination value is in a numerical range different from the range of the big hit determination value of the setting value 6 (1020 to 1346), with 65317 as a reference value for loss with time reduction (reference value for loss with time reduction), in the range of 65317 to 65425 Since it is set, it is prevented that the numerical range of the loss determination value with time saving is overlapped with the range of the big hit determination value which changes according to each set value.

In the second special figure display result determination table when the game state is the variable probability state, the range from 1020 to 1346 of the hit determination values is the common numerical value of the jackpot determination value for determining the jackpot regardless of the set value. set in the range. The characteristics of the other second special figure display result determination table are the same as those of the first special figure display result determination table.

As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the variable special symbol is the first special symbol, regardless of the set value, 65317 to When the range of 65535 is set in the common numerical range with time reduction and the deviation is the second special symbol, when the game state is the normal state and the time reduction state, the set value Regardless, the range of 65317 to 65425 is set as a common numerical range for time saving. In other words, when the game state is the normal state and the time saving state, the rate at which the variable display result is not with the time saving is a common rate for any set value, so the gambling property depending on the set value can be prevented from becoming excessively high. In addition, for time-saving loss to which a common judgment value number is assigned for each set value, since it is set in a continuous numerical range from 65317, which is the time-saving loss reference value, in any setting value, variable display It is possible to reduce the processing load of the CPU 103 regarding the determination of the result as being out of time saving.

In this pachinko game machine 1, the number of setting values that can be set is 6 from 1 to 6, but the number of setting values that can be set in the pachinko game machine 1 may be 5 or less or 7 or more. . Also, the smaller the set value set in the pachinko game machine 1, the more advantageous it is for the player.

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

(Major operations of production control board 12)
Next, main operations in the effect control board 12 will be described. In the effect control board 12, when the power supply voltage is supplied from the power supply board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated, and the effect control main processing as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 9 is executed. When the production control main process shown in FIG. 9 is started, the production control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process (step S71), clears the RAM 122, sets various initial values, 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 origin 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 repeatedly executed 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. 10 is a flow chart showing an example of processing executed in step S76 of FIG. 9 as the effect control process processing. In the effect control process shown in FIG. 10, 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 S175 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 waiting process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not an effect control command designating the start of the big hit game state is received from the main substrate 11 . Then, when receiving a performance control command designating the start of the jackpot game state, the value of the performance process flag is updated to "4". Further, when the waiting time for receiving the command has elapsed without receiving the command designating the start of the jackpot game state, it is determined that the display result in the special figure game is "lost", and the production process flag is set. is updated to the initial value "0". When the value of the production process flag is updated, the special figure per waiting process is terminated.

The effect process during the big hit in step S174 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. 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 process flag is set to "5", which is the value corresponding to the ending production process. ”, and ends the effect processing during the big hit.

The ending effect process of step S175 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 display and extinguishing of the pattern. Further, even if the pattern is displayed during the variable display, the pattern may not be displayed when the variable display is stopped (the symbol indicating "-" may not be displayed as a display result).

In the above basic explanation, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is shown as the gaming machine, but medals are inserted to set a predetermined number of bets. A slot machine capable of executing a game (for example, a big bonus , regular bonus, RT, AT, ART, 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 the form of being distributed/provided on a detachable recording medium to the computer device or the like included in the pachinko game machine 1. It may be distributed by being installed in a storage device possessed by the software. Furthermore, 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 programs and data downloaded via a communication line or the like in an internal memory or the like. Alternatively, it may be directly executed using hardware resources of other devices on a network connected via a communication line or the like. Furthermore, the game may be executed by exchanging data with another computer device or the like via a network.

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

(Description of Characteristic Portion 064SG)
Next, the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the characteristic portion 064SG in the present embodiment will be described based on FIGS. 11-1 to 11-38. In addition, in the description of each step of the flow chart in the characteristic part 064SG, for example, the part described as "step S1" is abbreviated as "S1" or "064SGS1", and "normal reach" is abbreviated as "N reach" or "super reach". is sometimes abbreviated as “SP reach”. Further, in the characteristic portion 064SG, "fluctuation" may be referred to as "variable display". In addition, the configuration having the same function as that of the pachinko game machine 1 described in the basic description or having a different form, arrangement position, etc., will be omitted from detailed description by attaching the same reference numerals. In the following, the front side of FIG. 11-1 is the front (front, front) side of the pachinko game machine 1, and the back side is the back (rear) side, and when the pachinko game machine 1 is viewed from the front side The direction will be used as a reference. Incidentally, the front face of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment is the facing face facing the player who plays the pachinko gaming machine 1 .

An embodiment of the characteristic portion 064SG will be described below. Pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, as described in FIG. A game machine in which the probability of a big hit is set to about 1/319 is explained.

In this embodiment, the left side of the image display device 5 on the game board 2 of the pachinko game machine 1 is formed in the left game area 2L where game balls can flow down, and the right side of the image display device 5 on the game board 2 , are formed in the right game area 2R where game balls can flow down. A game ball weakly launched by the shooting device flows down the first path in the left game area, and a game ball strongly launched by the shooting device flows down the second path in the right game area.

The game ball flowing down the left game area (first path) can win the general winning opening 10, the first start winning opening formed by the winning ball device 6A, and the right game area (second path). The game balls that flow down can enter the second start winning hole formed by the variable winning ball device 6B, the general winning hole 10, and the big winning hole formed by the special variable winning ball device 7, and pass through the passage gate 41. It is passable.

Between the winning ball device 6A, the variable winning ball device 6B and the special variable winning ball device 7, a plurality of obstacle nails are arranged. Therefore, the game ball flowing down the left game area cannot win the second start winning opening or the big winning opening, and the game ball flowing down the right game area cannot win the first starting winning opening. there is

As shown in FIG. 11-2, the main board 11 transmits game information (signals) to an external device such as a management computer of the game hall where the pachinko game machine 1 is installed via a terminal board (not shown). An information output circuit for output is installed.

Also, the effect control board 12 is connected with a vibration motor 61 built in the push button 31B and a movable body motor 207 for operating the movable body 32 . In addition, the lamp control board 14 has a right-handed LED 064SG031 for prompting a right-handed operation, a first special symbol LED 064SG032 that lights up during variable display of the first special symbol, and a lighted during variable display of the second special symbol. The second special figure LED064SG033, the first pending storage LED064SG034A that lights when the first pending storage number is 1 to 2, and the first pending storage LED064SG034B that lights when the first pending storage number is 3 to 4 , a second pending LED 064SG035A that lights up when the second pending memory number is 1 to 2, a second pending LED 064SG035B that lights up when the second pending memory number is 3 to 4, and a push button 31B. A button LED 62, a movable body LED 208 built in the movable body 32, and frame LEDs 9L1 to 9L12 and 9R1 to 9R12 provided in the gaming machine frame 3 are connected.

(Production control command)
FIG. 11-3(A) is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the content of the effect control command used in this feature part 064SG. The effect control command has, for example, a 2-byte configuration, where the first byte indicates MODE (class of command) and the second byte indicates EXT (type of command). The leading bit (bit 7) of MODE data is always set to "1", and the leading bit of EXT data is set to "0". The command form shown in FIG. 11-3(A) is an example, and other command forms may be used. Also, in this example, the control command is made up of two control signals, but the number of control signals that make up the control command may be one, or three or more.

In the example shown in FIG. 11-3 (A), the command 8001H is the first variable display start command that designates the start of variable display in the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A. . Command 8002H is a second variable display start command that designates the start of variable display in the special symbol game using the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B. The command 81XXH is a decoration that is variably displayed in each of the "left", "middle" and "right" decoration design display areas 5L, 5C and 5R on the image display device 5 corresponding to the variable display of the special design in the special game. It is a variation pattern specification command that specifies a variation pattern (variation time (variable display time)) such as a design (also referred to as a production design). Here, XXH indicates that it is an unspecified hexadecimal number, and may be a value that is arbitrarily set according to the contents of instructions by the effect control command. In the variation pattern specification command, different EXT data are set according to the specified variation pattern.

Command 8CXXH is a variable display result designation command, and is an effect control command for designating a variable display result such as a special design or a decorative design. In the variable display result specification command, for example, as shown in FIG. ), and different EXT data are set according to the determination result (jackpot type determination result) as to which of a plurality of types the jackpot type should be set when the variable display result is "big hit".

Among the variable display result specifying commands, for example, as shown in FIG. 11-3(B), the command 8C00H is the first variable display result specifying command indicating the predetermined result that the variable display result is "no". . The command 8C01H is a second variable display result specifying command for notifying the pre-determined result that the variable display result is "jackpot" and the jackpot type is "jackpot A" and the jackpot type determination result. The command 8C02H is a third variable display result specification command for notifying the pre-determined result that the variable display result is "jackpot" and the jackpot type is "jackpot B" and the jackpot type determination result. The command 8C03H is a fourth variable display result designation command for notifying the pre-determined result that the variable display result is "jackpot" and the jackpot type is "jackpot C" and the jackpot type determination result.

The command 8F00H is a pattern confirmation command for designating the stoppage (confirmation) of the decorative patterns in the “left”, “middle” and “right” decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C and 5R of the image display device 5 . The command 95XXH is a game state designation command that designates the current game state in the pachinko gaming machine 1. FIG. In the game state designation command, different EXT data are set according to the current game state in the pachinko gaming machine 1, for example. As a specific example, the command 9500H is the first game state designation command corresponding to the game state (low probability low base state, normal state) in which neither the time saving control nor the probability variation control is performed, and the command 9501H is the time saving control. It is a second game state designation command corresponding to a game state (low probability high base state, short working time state) in which probability variation control is not performed while being performed. In addition, the command 9502H is the third game state designation command corresponding to the game state (high probability low base state, time saving no probability change state) where the time saving control is not performed while the probability change control is performed, and the command 9503H is time saving control and probability change It is a fourth game state designation command corresponding to the game state (high-probability-high base state, time-saving probability-variable state) in which control is performed together.

The command A0XXH is a win start specifying command (also called a "fanfare command") specifying display of an effect image indicating the start of a big win game. The command A1XXH is a large winning opening open notification command for notifying that the large winning opening is open in the jackpot gaming state. The command A2XXH is a post-opening notification command for the big winning opening to notify that the big winning opening has changed from the open state to the closed state in the big winning game state. The command A3XXH is a win end designation command for designating display of an effect image at the end of the big win game.

In the winning start designation command and the winning end designation command, for example, by setting the same EXT data as the variable display result designation command, different EXT data may be set according to the pre-determined result and the jackpot type determination result. . Alternatively, in the winning start designation command and the winning end designation command, the correspondence relationship between the pre-determined result and the jackpot type determination result and the set EXT data may be different from the correspondence relationship in the variable display result designation command. . In the notification command during the opening of the big winning opening and the notification command after opening the big winning opening, for example, corresponding to the number of rounds executed in the normal opening jackpot state and the high-speed opening jackpot state (for example, "1" to "10") to be described later, Different EXT data are set.

The command B100H is based on the fact that a game ball passing through (entering) the first starting winning opening formed by the winning ball device 6A is detected by the first starting opening switch 22A and a starting winning (first starting winning) occurs. It is a first start winning designation command for notifying that the first starting condition for executing the special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A is satisfied. The command B200H is based on the fact that the game ball passing through (entering) the second starting winning opening formed by the variable winning ball device 6B is detected by the second starting opening switch 22B and the starting winning (second starting winning) occurs. , It is a second start winning designation command for notifying that the second start condition for executing the special symbol game using the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B is satisfied.

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

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

It should be noted that the commands shown in FIG. 11-3(A) are only examples, and some of these commands may be omitted, different commands may be used in place of these commands, and these commands may be used instead of these commands. You can add commands that are different from the commands in For example, a prize ball number notification command for specifying the number of prize balls to be paid out based on the game ball entering each prize hole, or a gate for notifying that the game ball has passed through the passage gate 41. You may make it provide the notification command etc. which notify the remaining frequency|count of a passage notification command, probability variation control, and time saving control to be performed.

(random value)
FIG. 11-4 is an explanatory diagram illustrating random numbers counted on the main board 11 side. As shown in FIG. 11-4, in this characteristic portion 064SG, on the side of the main board 11, the random number MR1 for special figure display result determination, the random number MR2 for jackpot type determination, and the random number MR3 for variation pattern determination. , and the random number MR4 for judging the result of normal/universal figure display are controlled so as to be countable. Random numbers other than these may be used in order to enhance the game effect. Random numbers used to control the progress of such games are also called game random numbers.

The random number circuit 104 may count numerical data representing part or all of these random numbers MR1 to MR4. For example, the CPU 103 uses a random counter different from the random number circuit 104, such as a random counter provided in a game control counter setting unit (not shown), to update various numerical data by software, thereby setting the random numbers MR1 to MR4. You may make it count the numerical data which show a part.

The random number MR1 for special figure display result determination is a random number used for determining whether or not to control the variable display result such as the special figure in the special figure game as "big win" to the big win game state. It takes a value in the range from "1" to "65536". A random number MR2 for judging the type of jackpot determines the type of jackpot to be one of ``jackpot A'', ``jackpot B'', ``jackpot C'', and ``unprobable variable jackpot'' when the variable display result is set to ``jackpot''. This is a random number value used for this purpose, and takes a value in the range of “1” to “100”, for example.

The random number MR3 for determining the variation pattern is a random number used to determine one of a plurality of types prepared in advance for the variation pattern in the variable display of special symbols and decorative symbols. 997”.

The random number MR4 for judging the result of normal pattern display is used to determine whether the variable display result in the normal pattern display device 20 in the normal pattern display is "win" or "lose". It is a random number that can be set, and takes a value in the range of "3" to "13", for example.

(Special figure display result judgment table)
FIG. 11-5 shows a configuration example of the special figure display result determination table stored in the ROM101. In this feature part 064SG, as a special figure display result determination table, a common special figure display result determination table is used for the first special figure and the second special figure, but the present invention is not limited to this , Separate special figure display result determination tables may be used for the first special figure and the second special figure.

The special figure display result determination table is a special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A and the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. Before the determined special symbol is derived and displayed, whether or not to control the variable display result as "big win" to the big win game state is determined based on the random number value MR1 for judging the special figure display result. It is a table where

In the special figure display result determination table in this feature part 064SG, depending on whether the game state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a normal state or a time saving state (low probability state) or a variable probability state (high probability state), a special A numerical value (judgment value) to be compared with the random number MR1 for judging the figure display result is assigned to the special figure display result of "jackpot" or "loss".

In the special figure display result determination table, the table data showing the judgment value to be compared with the random number MR1 for special figure display result judgment determines whether or not to control the special figure display result to the big hit game state as "big hit". It is the judgment data assigned to the result. In the special figure display result determination table in this characteristic portion 064SG, when the gaming state is a probability variable state (high probability state), more determination values than when it is a normal state or time saving state (low probability state), " It is assigned to the special figure display result of "jackpot". As a result, in the variable probability state (high probability state) where the variable probability control is performed in the pachinko game machine 1, when the normal state or the time saving state (low probability state), the special figure display result is set as "big hit" and controlled to the big hit game state. Then, compared to the determined probability (approximately 1/300 in this characteristic portion 064SG), the probability of being determined when the special figure display result is set to "big hit" and controlled to the big hit game state becomes higher (approximately 1 in this characteristic portion 064SG). /30). That is, in the special figure display result determination table, when the game state in the pachinko game machine 1 is a probability variable state (high probability state), it is determined to control to a big hit game state compared to the normal state or time saving state. Judgment data is assigned to the determination result as to whether or not to control to the jackpot game state so as to increase the probability.

(Jackpot type determination table)
FIG. 11-6(A) shows a configuration example of a jackpot type determination table stored in the ROM 101. FIG. The jackpot type determination table in this characteristic part 064SG is based on the random number value MR2 for jackpot type determination when it is determined that the special figure display result is "big hit" and the jackpot game state is controlled. It is a table that is referenced to determine whether In the big hit type determination table, the special symbol for which variable display (variable display) is performed in the special symbol game is the first special symbol (special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A) or the second special symbol (second Depending on whether it is a special symbol game by the special symbol display device 4B, the numerical value (judgment value) to be compared with the random number value MR2 for judging the type of the big hit is "big hit A", "big hit B", and "big hit C". It is assigned to multiple types of jackpot types such as.

Here, the jackpot type in this feature part 064SG will be described with reference to FIG. 11-6(B). ``Jackpot A'' and ``jackpot B'' which are executed and shifted to a high-probability high base state, and a high-probability low base state in which high-probability control is executed but time-saving control is not executed after the jackpot game state is ended. "Big win C" is set.

The jackpot game state by "jackpot A" is a normal open jackpot in which 10 rounds (so-called 10 rounds) of changing the special variable winning ball device 7 to the first state advantageous to the player are repeated. On the other hand, the big win game state by "big win B" is a normal open big win in which 5 rounds (so-called 5 rounds) for changing the special variable winning ball device 7 to the first state advantageous to the player are repeated. The jackpot game state of "jackpot C" is a normal open jackpot in which 10 rounds (so-called 10 rounds) of changing the special variable winning ball device 7 to the first state advantageous to the player are repeated. Therefore, when "jackpot A" is called a 10-round (10R) probability variable jackpot, "jackpot B" is called a 5-round (5R) probability variable jackpot, and "jackpot C" is called a 10-round (10R) probability variable jackpot. There is

The high-precision control and time-saving control executed after the end of the big win game state of the big win A and the big win B are continuously executed until the big win occurs again after the end of the big win game state. Therefore, when the reoccurring big win is either the big win A or the big win B, the high-accuracy control and the time-saving control are executed again after the big-win game state ends, so that the big-win game state goes through the normal state. It is a so-called continuous state, which occurs continuously.

On the other hand, the time-saving control executed after the end of the jackpot game state by the jackpot C is that the special game is executed a predetermined number of times (100 times in this feature part 064SG), or the special game is executed the predetermined number of times. It ends by entering a jackpot game state before being played.

In the setting example of the jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. 11-6 (A), "jackpot A", "jackpot A", "jackpot B" and "jackpot C" are assigned different determination values for the jackpot types. That is, when the special figure to be variably displayed is the first special figure, the judgment value in the predetermined range (the value in the range of "81" to "100") is the big hit type of "jackpot B" with a small number of rounds. While being assigned, when the special figure variably displayed is the second special figure, the judgment value is not assigned to the jackpot type of "jackpot B". With such a setting, the jackpot type is determined to be one of a plurality of types based on the establishment of the first start condition for starting the special symbol game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A. When the jackpot type is determined to be one of a plurality of types based on the establishment of the second start condition for starting the special symbol game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B. , the ratio of determining the jackpot type to the "jackpot B" with a small number of rounds can be made different. In particular, in a special game using the second special figure, it is not decided to control the jackpot type as "jackpot B" and control to a jackpot state with a small number of rounds. In a game state in which game balls are likely to enter the second start winning hole formed by the ball device 6B, it is possible to avoid the frequent occurrence of a jackpot state in which the number of prize balls obtained is small, thereby preventing a decrease in the interest in the game. ing.

In addition, in the setting example of the jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. Since it is the same regardless of whether it is a non-variable jackpot or a definite variable jackpot, the probability is the same regardless of whether it is the first special game or the second special game. It is said that

Therefore, as described above, depending on whether the assignment of the determination value for the "jackpot B" is different depending on whether it is the first special feature game or the second special feature, The allocation of the judgment value also differs depending on whether it is the first special game or the second special game. is set to be easier to determine than the case of the first special figure special figure game.

In the case of the special game of the second special pattern, the judgment value in a predetermined range different from that in the case of the special game of the first special pattern is assigned to the jackpot type of "jackpot B". good too. For example, in the case of the second special game, a smaller determination value than in the case of the first special game may be assigned to the "jackpot B" jackpot type. Alternatively, the jackpot type may be determined by referring to common table data regardless of whether the game is the special game of the first special figure or the second special figure.

(fluctuation pattern)
FIG. 11-7 is a diagram showing variation patterns used in variable display of the special symbols of the characteristic portion 064SG. In this feature part 064SG, as shown in FIG. 11-7, as a variation pattern in which the variable display result is lost, the non-reach loss (PA1-1) without reduction in the normal state of the special figure variable display time of 12000ms, Shortened non-reach loss (PA1-2) when there are three reserved memories of the same kind in the normal state with a variable display time of 5750 ms, shortened non-reach loss (PA1-3) in a short time state with a special figure variable display time of 3000 ms , N reach out of special figure variable display time of 20000ms (PA2-1), SP reach out of special figure variable display time of 50000ms (PA2-2), SP reach out of special figure variable display time of 60000ms (PA2-3 ), each variation pattern of SP reach deviation (PA2-4) with a special figure variable display time of 70000 ms is provided.

In addition, as a variation pattern in which the variable display result is a big hit, there is a 15000ms big hit notification period after the 20000ms variable display in which the N reach effect is executed (the special figure variable display time is 20000ms + 15000ms) N reach big hit ( PB1-1), SP reach A jackpot (PB1-2), SP reach A jackpot (PB1-2), having a jackpot notification period of 15000ms after a variable display of 50000ms where the reach effect of SP reach is executed (special figure variable display time is 50000ms + 15000ms) SP reach B jackpot (PB1-3) having a jackpot notification period of 15000ms after a variable display of 60000ms where reach production is executed (special figure variable display time is 60000ms + 15000ms) SP reach B jackpot (PB1-3), reach production of SP reach is executed Each variation pattern of SP reach C jackpot (PB1-4) having a jackpot notification period of 15000ms after the variable display of 70000ms (special figure variable display time is 70000ms+15000ms) is provided.

(Variation pattern determination method)
FIG. 11-8 is an explanatory diagram of the determination method of the variation pattern in the characteristic part 064SG. In this characterizing section 064SG, the variation pattern determination table to be selected is changed according to the display result of the variable display to be executed, the type of jackpot, the game state, the number of pending memories, and the like.

For example, as shown in FIG. 11-8, if the game state is the normal state, the variable display result is the big win, and the big win type is the big win A or the big win B, the big win variation pattern determination table A is selected. , PB-1 (variation pattern of N reach jackpot), PB1-2 (variation pattern of SP reach A jackpot), PB1-3 (fluctuation of SP reach B jackpot) using the big hit fluctuation pattern determination table A pattern) and PB1-4 (variation pattern of SP reach C jackpot). Specifically, in the big hit variation pattern determination table A, PB1-1 is determined at a rate of 1%, PB1-2 at 4%, PB1-3 at 35%, and PB1-4 at a rate of 65%.

Further, if the game state is the normal state, the variable display result is the big win, and the big win type is the big win C, the big win variation pattern determination table B is selected, and variation is performed using the big win variation pattern determination table B. Patterns are determined from PB-1 (variation pattern of N reach big hit), PB1-2 (variation pattern of SP reach A big hit), PB1-3 (variation pattern of SP reach B big hit). Specifically, in the big hit variation pattern determination table B, PB1-1 is determined at a rate of 5%, PB1-2 at 30%, and PB1-3 at a rate of 65%.

In addition, if the game state is the normal state and the variable display result is a big hit, the big hit variation pattern determination table C is selected, and the variation pattern is set to PB-1 (N reach) using the big hit variation pattern determination table C. Big hit variation pattern), PB1-2 (variation pattern of SP reach A big hit), PB1-3 (variation pattern of SP reach B big hit). Specifically, in the big hit variation pattern determination table C, PB1-1 is determined at a rate of 70%, PB1-2 at 10%, and PB1-3 at a rate of 20%.

Also, if the game state is a normal state, the variable display result is a loss, and the number of pending memories in the same special figure as the special figure that executes the variable display is 2 or less, the variation pattern determination table A for loss Select, and use the variation pattern determination table A for loss to set the variation pattern PA1-1 (no shortening non-reach variation pattern), PA2-1 (N reach variation pattern), PA2-2 (SP reach A (variation pattern of loss), PA2-3 (variation pattern of loss of SP reach B), and PA2-4 (variation pattern of loss of SP reach C). Specifically, in the fluctuation pattern determination table for deviation A, the ratio of PA1-1 is 54%, PA2-1 is 40%, PA2-2 is 3%, PA2-3 is 2%, and PA2-4 is 1% to decide.

Also, if the game state is the normal state, the variable display result is a loss, and the number of pending memories in the same special figure as the special figure that executes the variable display is 3, select the variation pattern determination table B for loss Then, using the variation pattern determination table B for the deviation, the variation pattern is PA1-2 (variation pattern of shortened non-reach deviation), PA2-1 (variation pattern of N reach deviation), PA2-2 (SP reach A deviation of fluctuation pattern), PA2-3 (variation pattern of SP reach B loss), and PA2-4 (variation pattern of SP reach C loss). Specifically, in the fluctuation pattern determination table for deviation B, the ratio of PA1-2 is 64%, PA2-1 is 30%, PA2-2 is 3%, PA2-3 is 2%, and PA2-4 is 1% to decide.

Also, if the game state is a time saving state and the variable display result is a loss, select the variation pattern determination table C for loss, and use the variation pattern determination table C for loss to change the variation pattern PA1-3 (time reduction Shortened non-reach fluctuation pattern), PA2-1 (N reach fluctuation pattern), PA2-2 (SP reach A fluctuation pattern), PA2-3 (SP reach B fluctuation pattern) do. Specifically, in the variation pattern determination table B for deviation, PA1-3 is determined at a rate of 74%, PA2-1 at 20%, PA2-2 at 4%, and PA2-3 at a rate of 2%.

(Variation pattern setting process)
FIG. 11-9 is a flow chart showing an example of the process executed in step S111 of FIG. 6 as the variation pattern setting process. In the variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 11-9, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the jackpot flag is turned on (step 064SGS161). Then, if the jackpot flag is turned on (step 064SGS161; Y), it is further determined whether or not the time saving flag is turned on (step 064SGS162). If the time saving flag is ON (step 064SGS162; Y), select the big hit variation pattern determination table C and proceed to step 064SGS175.

Also, if the time saving flag is not on (step 064SGS162; N), it is determined whether or not the jackpot type is jackpot A or jackpot B (step 064SGS164). If the jackpot type is jackpot A or jackpot B (step 064SGS164; Y), select the jackpot variation pattern determination table A and proceed to step 064SGS175 (step 064SGS165), and if the jackpot type is jackpot C (step 064SGS164) ;N) selects the big hit variation pattern determination table B and proceeds to step 064SGS175 (step 064SGS166).

Also, when the jackpot flag is off at step 064SGS161 (step 064SGS161; N), it is determined whether or not the time saving flag is on (step 064SGS168). If the time saving flag is on (step 064SGS168; Y), select the deviation pattern determination table C and proceed to step 064SGS175 (step 064SGS169), if the time saving flag is off (step 064SGS168; N) determines whether or not the number of pending memories of special symbols for which variable display is to be executed is two or less (step 064SGS170).

If the number of pending stored special symbols for which variable display is to be executed is 2 or less (step 064SGS170; Y), select the variation pattern determination table A for loss and proceed to step 064SGS175 (step 064SGS171) to execute variable display. When the reserved memory number of special symbols to be played is 3 (step 064SGS170; N), select the variation pattern determination table B for loss and proceed to step 064SGS175 (step 064SGS173).

In step 064 SGS175, the CPU 103 selects (sets) the big hit variation pattern determination tables A to C based on the numerical data indicating the variation pattern determination random number value MR3 stored in the variation random number buffer, for example. By referring to any one of the variation pattern determination tables A to C, the variation pattern is determined to be one of a plurality of types (step 064SGS175).

Incidentally, when the big hit flag is off, it is determined whether or not the variable display mode of the decoration pattern is set to "reach" by determining the variation pattern in the process of step 064SGS175. In other words, the process of step 064SGS175 includes a process of determining whether or not the variable display state of the decoration pattern is set to the ready-to-win state when the variable display result is "loss".

After determining the variation pattern in step 064SGS175, according to the variation special symbol designation buffer value, the special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B The setting for starting the variation of the special symbol is performed so as to start any of the special symbol games using the second special symbol (step 064SGS176). As an example, if the variable special figure designation buffer value is "1", the setting for transmitting the drive signal to update the display of the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A is performed. On the other hand, if the variable special figure designation buffer value is "2", the setting for transmitting the drive signal for updating the display of the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B is performed.

Following the processing of step 064SGS176, settings are made for transmitting various commands that are used at the start of fluctuation in the special symbol (step 064SGS177). For example, when the variable special figure designation buffer value is "1", the CPU 103, from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12, the game state designation command, the first variable display start command, the fluctuation pattern designation command, the variable display In order to sequentially transmit the result designation command and the first pending storage number notification command, the setting data indicating the storage address (top address) in the ROM 101 of the first fluctuation start command table prepared in advance, the game control buffer setting unit is stored in the buffer area specified by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer provided in . On the other hand, when the variable special figure designation buffer value is "2", the CPU 103 sends the game state designation command, the second variable display start command, the fluctuation pattern designation command, and the variable display from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In order to sequentially transmit the result designation command and the second pending storage number notification command, the setting data indicating the storage address in the ROM 101 of the second fluctuation start command table prepared in advance is provided in the game control buffer setting unit. Store in the buffer area specified by the send command pointer in the send command buffer.

After executing the process of step 064SGS177, the special figure fluctuation time which is the variable display time of the special symbol according to the determination result of the fluctuation pattern is set (step 064SGS178). The special symbol fluctuation time, which is the variable display time of the special symbol, is the required time from the start of the variable display of the special symbol in the special symbol game until the fixed special symbol, which is the variable display result (special symbol display result), is stopped and displayed. It's time. Thereafter, after updating the value of the special figure process flag to "2" which is the value corresponding to the special symbol variation process (step 064SGS179), the variation pattern setting process is terminated.

Thereafter, the CPU 103 executes special symbol variation processing (step S112 in FIG. 6) and special symbol stop processing (step S113 in FIG. 6), thereby executing variable display of special symbols. In addition, when the variable display of the variation pattern of the big win is finished and the control of the big win game state is started, after the fanfare period in which the big win pre-opening process (step S114 in FIG. 6) is executed, the big win opening process ( By executing the step S115 in FIG. 6) and the post-processing for opening the jackpot (step S116 in FIG. 6), the round game in which the jackpot opens and closes is executed the number of times corresponding to the jackpot type. Then, after the round game of the number of times corresponding to the jackpot type is executed, the jackpot end processing (step 117 in FIG. 6) is executed. The variable display of the special symbols is executed by performing the special symbol normal processing to the special symbol stop processing under control to the game state.

It should be noted that the fanfare period is a waiting period from when the CPU 103 starts controlling the jackpot game state to when the execution of the round game is started and the big winning opening is opened. It is possible to execute a fanfare effect for notifying that the game is controlled to the jackpot game state during the period. In addition, the ending period is a waiting period from when the CPU 103 finishes execution of the round game with the large winning opening closed and ends the big hit game state, and the effect control CPU 120 plays the big hit game during this ending period. It is possible to execute an ending effect that notifies the end of the state. That is, the jackpot game state is composed of a fanfare period, a round game period during which the round game is executed, and an ending period.

Of these, the round game period includes a winable period during which a game ball can win a prize in the big winning hole by opening the big winning hole. The period other than the possible winning period in the jackpot game state is also a difficult-to-win period in which the game ball is difficult to enter the big winning hole because the big winning hole is closed. In other words, the advantageous state that is advantageous to the player may include at least a winable period in which the big winning opening is open as part of the round game period in the jackpot game state.

(Reach production of SP reach)
Next, an effect that can be executed in the characteristic portion 064SG will be described. First, as shown in FIG. 11-10, in the variable display of the variation pattern of SP reach A, SP reach production A1 and SP reach production A2, in the variable display of the variation pattern of SP reach B, SP reach production B1 and SP reach In the variable display of the variation patterns of the effect B2 and the SP reach C, the SP reach effect C1 and the SP reach effect C2 can be executed.

Of these, the SP reach effect A1 performs a battle confrontation between an ally character "Jam" and an enemy character X1, and as a result of the battle confrontation, "Jam" wins a big hit and "Jam" loses. Then, it is a production that notifies each of the deviations. The SP reach A2 is an effect in which a friendly character "Jam" and an enemy character X1 battle each other, and as a result of the battle, "Jam" recovers and wins after being defeated.

Also, in the SP reach effect B1, a battle confrontation is performed between an ally character "Jam" and an enemy character X2. It is a production that notifies each of the deviations. The SP reach B2 is an effect in which a friendly character "Jam" and an enemy character X2 battle against each other, and as a result of the battle, "Jam" recovers and wins after being defeated.

In the SP reach effect C1, friendly characters "Jam" and "Rim" battle against enemy character X2, and as a result of the battle, "Jam" and "Rim" win, It is a production that informs each of the gaps by defeating "Jam" and "Rim". SP Reach C2 is a production in which ally characters "Jam" and "Rim" battle against enemy character X2, and as a result of the battle, Ja and "Rim" are temporarily defeated and then resurrected to win. be.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 11-8, the variation pattern of SP reach C is a variation pattern with higher expectations for big hits than the variation pattern of SP reach A and SP reach B, and the variation pattern of SP reach B is SP reach Because it is a variation pattern with a higher expectation of a big hit than the variation pattern of A (expectation of a big hit of the variation pattern of SP reach: SP reach C > SP reach B > SP reach A), the reach performance of SP reach is expected to hit When the SP reach performance A2, SP reach performance B2, and SP reach performance C2 with a degree of 100% are excluded, the SP reach performance C1 is set to have the highest jackpot expectation, and the SP reach performance A1 is set to have the lowest jackpot expectation. There is (expectation of jackpot of reach production of SP reach: SP reach production A2 = SP reach production B2 = SP reach production C2 > SP reach production C1 > SP reach production B1 > SP reach production A1).

(Prophecy production, cut-in production, movable body production, fanfare production)
During the variable display, the effect control CPU 120 can execute "prediction pattern stop stirring effect", "prediction effect", "cut-in effect", and "movable body effect" as shown in FIG. 11-11(A). is. Furthermore, a "fanfare effect" can be executed at the start of the jackpot game.

The "prediction pattern stop fan effect" is an effect that can be executed when it is decided not to execute the "prediction effect" described later or when it is decided to execute the "prediction effect" at the second timing. This is an effect that encourages a temporary stop of the prophetic pattern (predictive pattern 064SG110) shown in FIG. 11-11(D) in the area. When the predicted symbols are temporarily stopped as a result of the "predicted symbol stop fan effect", the "predicted effect" is executed after the predicted symbols are temporarily stopped. In other words, the "prediction symbol stop prompting effect" is also a effect for encouraging the execution of the "prediction effect". Although the details will be described later, when the prophetic pattern is temporarily stopped (when the "predicted pattern stop stimulus effect" is executed and the prophetic pattern is temporarily stopped), when the prophetic pattern is not temporarily stopped ("predicted pattern stop stimulus When the prediction pattern does not temporarily stop when the "production" is executed and the prediction pattern does not temporarily stop), and when the prediction pattern does not temporarily stop If it does not stop), the expectation of the big hit is set higher than when the "prediction pattern stop fan effect" is not executed (jackpot expectation: prediction pattern temporary stop> prediction pattern non-stop> prediction pattern stop fan effect ).

In addition, "prediction effect" is a effect that can be executed by variable display of the SP reach fluctuation pattern, and during the variable display, the occurrence of the first event (awakening of "jam" during the battle confrontation) and the second event Occurrence of an event (highlighting of "Rim" during a battle confrontation), or occurrence of a second event (a battle confrontation Awakening of "jam" in the inside) is a production that informs (predicts) in advance, and before the reach production of SP reach, a specific character different from "jam" and "rim", enemy character X1 and enemy character X2 A "first prediction effect" in which a certain "mumu" predicts the occurrence of the first event, and "mumu", which is a specific character different from the above-mentioned "jam", "rim", enemy character X1 and enemy character X2, is the first. It includes a "second prediction effect" that predicts the occurrence of two events.

More specifically, as shown in FIG. 11-11(B), the "first prophecy effect" is performed during the battle confrontation at the "first timing" before reach or the "second timing" after reach. After performing the first prophecy display (display of "Mumu" and display of "Jam will awaken") that predicts the awakening of "Jam", a notification display announcing the awakening of "Jam" during the battle confrontation ( "Mumu" display and "Kuruwa" display), and an event display (" Jam Awakening" is displayed).

In addition, the "second prophecy effect" is a second prophecy display ( After displaying "Mumu" and "I can see the rim"), display the announcement (display of "Mumu" and "I'm coming") that announces the highlighting of "Rim" during the battle confrontation. Further, the occurrence of the second event (highlighted display of "rim") is notified at the timing before notification of the SP ready-to-win performance result or at the "fanfare performance" in which the jackpot game is started after the end of the variable display. This is an effect that displays an event (emphasis of "rim").

In addition, as shown in FIGS. 11-11 (B) and 11-11 (C), at the timing before the reach effect result notification of SP reach as "first prophecy effect" or "second prophecy effect" When an event (awakening of "jam") occurs, the variable display result suggests that the occurrence of the first event will result in a big hit (big hit expectation), and the "second prediction effect" When the second event (highlighting of "rim") occurs at the timing of the "fanfare effect", the jackpot type is jackpot A or jackpot B due to the occurrence of the second event, that is, the jackpot game ends. It is designed to suggest that it will be controlled to a definite variable state later (probable variable expectation).

As shown in FIG. 11-11(A), the "first prophecy effect" and the "second prophecy effect" will be described later in detail, but the "second prophecy effect" is better than the "first prophecy effect". Expectations for the big hit are set higher than "Direction". Furthermore, as for the timing of the prediction display, the degree of expectation for a big hit is set higher when the prediction display is performed at the second timing than when the prediction display is performed at the first timing.

In addition, in the "cut-in effect", when it is decided not to execute the "prediction effect" in the variable display of the fluctuation pattern of the SP reach, the first event is generated by displaying the cut-in display instead of the "prediction effect". (Awakening of "Jam" during the battle confrontation) or the occurrence of the second event (Highlighting of "Rim" during the battle confrontation). "Cut-in effect" is "Cut-in effect A" that informs the occurrence of the first event during the SP reach effect (awakening of "jam" during the battle confrontation), and the occurrence of the second event during the SP reach effect. "Cut-in effect B" for notifying (highlighting of "rim" during battle confrontation) is included. Incidentally, in the "cut-in effect A" and the "cut-in effect B", the "cut-in effect B" is set with a higher degree of expectation for a big hit than the "cut-in effect A".

"Movable object effect" is an effect that can be executed in the variable display of the SP reach fluctuation pattern, and includes a friend character ("jam" or "jam" and "rim") and an enemy character (enemy character X1 or enemy character X2). At the end of the battle confrontation with the player, after performing an operation prompting display prompting the player to operate the push button 31B, the push button 31B is operated to operate the movable body 32 to win a big win or push the This is an effect (also referred to as a "determining effect") in which a failure is notified when the movable body does not move due to the operation of the button 31B. In other words, in the "movable body presentation", when the push button 31B is operated and the movable body 32 is operated, the expectation for the big hit is set higher than when the push button 31B is operated and the movable body 32 is not operated.

The "fanfare performance" is a performance executed at the start of the jackpot game as described above, and includes the start of the jackpot game and whether or not the jackpot is the jackpot A or the jackpot B (whether the jackpot is a variable hit). It is a production that informs. During execution of the "fanfare effect", the event display (second event display) of the "second prediction effect" may be displayed on the image display device 5 as described above.

(About decorative patterns)
In this embodiment, the decorative pattern is composed of a number display 064SG101 consisting of numbers "1" to "9" and a pedestal display 064SG102 displayed on a lower display layer (back side) than the number display 064SG101. (See FIG. 11-23(A)). The pedestal display 064SG102 is formed in a substantially square shape so as to surround the numbers "1" to "9" displayed on the number display 064SG101, and is displayed in a predetermined display color (for example, white). , all numerals (“1” to “9”).

Further, the decoration pattern includes a specific character display 064SG111 indicating a specific character (for example, "Mumu" that predicts the occurrence of an event), a decorative display 064SG112 imitating a crystal ball as decoration, and the characters "prediction". Character display 064SG113 and prophetic pattern 064SG110 (see FIGS. 11-24 (K3), etc.), which is a specific decoration pattern, are included.

More specifically, the specific character display 064SG111 is displayed so that the specific character faces the front side from an annular frame, and the decorative display 064SG112 is a spherical crystal ball having a size capable of covering the entire area of the specific character display 064SG111. , the specific character display 064SG111 is displayed on the display layer on the near side so that the specific character display 064SG111 can be seen through, and the character display 064SG113 is displayed on the display layer on the near side of the decorative display 064SG112.

This prediction pattern 064SG110 can appear only when the "prediction pattern stop fan effect" is executed. It is a special decoration pattern that does not constitute a fixed decoration pattern of the reach combination (“reach failure”).

In addition, when the prophetic pattern 064SG110 is stopped and displayed, the decoration display 064SG112 changes to scatter due to the impact of the temporary stop display. From the first mode of praying with hands folded together, the specific character "Mumu" changes to the second mode of foretelling a prophecy by opening her hands in front of her with her eyes closed. The display 064SG113 changes from "prediction" to the characters (message) of "accept fate" corresponding to the speech sound. A detailed display example of the prophetic pattern 064SG110 will be described later.

(Direction flow in SP reach A to C (outline))
Next, the flow (outline) of the effects in SP reach AC will be described with reference to FIGS. 11-12 to 11-15. 11-12 are tree diagrams showing the flow of production in SP reach AC. 11-13 are tree diagrams showing the flow of production in SP reach AC. 11-15 are tree diagrams showing the flow of production in SP reach AC. It should be noted that the following is only an outline of the flow of production, and some details are omitted.

As shown in FIG. 11-12 (A1), when the variable display of the special symbol based on one of the variation patterns of the SP reach AC is started, the decoration symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R of the image display device 5 At , the variable display of the decoration pattern is started. If it is decided not to execute the "prediction effect" or not to execute the "operation promotion effect" that encourages the operation of the push button 31B when a predetermined time has passed since the start of the variable display, first, A predetermined decorative pattern (for example, "6") is temporarily stopped and displayed in the left decorative design display area 5L (see FIG. 11-12 (B1)), and then the decorative design display area 5L is displayed in the right decorative design display area 5R. The same decorative pattern (for example, "6") as the temporarily stopped decorative pattern is displayed temporarily, and the variable display mode becomes the ready-to-win mode (see FIG. 11-12 (B2)), developing into the SP ready-to-win effect. do.

In addition, in the case of variable display based on the variation pattern of non-reach loss, a predetermined decorative pattern (for example, "6") is temporarily stopped and displayed in the decorative pattern display area 5L on the left side (see FIG. 11-12 (B1)). Thereafter, a decorative pattern (for example, "7") different from the decorative pattern display area 5L temporarily stopped is displayed in the right decorative pattern display area 5R, and the variable display mode is the ready-to-win mode. However, after a predetermined decorative pattern is temporarily stopped and displayed in the central decorative pattern display area 5C, a fixed decorative pattern of a predetermined combination (also referred to as "non-reach loss") that is not a jackpot combination and a ready-to-win combination is displayed to be stopped. , the variable display ends (see FIGS. 11-12 (B3) and (B4)).

Also, if the execution of the "prediction pattern stop fan effect" is determined, after the variable display mode becomes the ready-to-win mode as shown in FIG. 11-12 (B2), Proceed to start the "prediction pattern stop fanning effect".

Further, when a predetermined time has passed since the start of the variable display, if the execution of the "operation prompting effect" has been determined, a button display 064SG091 imitating the push button 31B and an operation such as "press!" A prompt display 064SG092 and a gauge display 064SG093 indicating the remaining period of the operation valid period are displayed (see FIG. 11-12 (C1)). In the execution period of the "operation promotion effect", that is, at the timing when the pressing operation of the push button 31B is detected before the predetermined operation valid period elapses, or at the timing when the operation valid period has passed without the pressing operation being detected, " If execution at the first timing of the "prediction effect" is determined, the "prediction effect" is executed (see FIGS. 11-12 (C2) to (C8)), and the variable display mode becomes the reach mode (see 11-12 (C9) reference), develops into SP reach production.

Further, the "prediction effect" includes a "first prediction effect" in which a first prediction display (see FIG. 11-12 (C7)) predicting the occurrence of the first event (awakening of "jam") is displayed; There is a “second prediction effect” in which a second prediction display (see FIG. 11-12 (C8)) that predicts the occurrence of two events (highlighting of “rim”) is displayed.

In addition, when a predetermined time has passed since the variable display based on the non-reach fluctuation pattern was started, if the execution of the "operation promotion effect" has been decided, the push will be performed before the predetermined operation valid period elapses. After the effect display 064SG094 is displayed at the timing when the pressing operation of the button 31B is detected or when the operation valid period has passed without the pressing operation being detected, a predetermined combination that is not a jackpot combination or a reach combination ("non-reach failure ”) is stopped and the variable display ends (see FIGS. 11-12 (C10) and (C11)).

Further, as shown in FIG. 11-12 (B2), after the variable display mode becomes the ready-to-win mode, if the execution of the "prediction symbol stop fan effect" is determined, the deceleration display of the prediction symbol 064SG110 is performed. After the start (see FIGS. 11-12 (D1) to (D3)) and the prediction pattern 064SG110 is temporarily stopped and displayed (see FIG. 11-12 (D4)), the specific character “Mumu” starts the prediction effect. (See Figures 11-12 (D5) to (D10)).

In addition, in the case of variable display based on the variation pattern of N reach loss, the prediction pattern 064SG110 displayed in deceleration passes without being temporarily stopped, and a predetermined reach combination ("reach loss") that is not a big hit combination is determined. The symbol is stopped and the variable display ends (see FIGS. 11-12 (D11) and (D12)).

11-12 (D5) to (D8), after the specific character "Mumu" announces the start of the prediction effect, the prediction effect starts (FIGS. 11-12 (D9), (D10), FIG. 11 -14 (D11) ~ (D16) reference), develops into SP reach production.

Further, the "prediction effect" includes a "first prediction effect" in which a first prediction display (see FIGS. There is a “second prediction effect” in which a second prediction display (see FIG. 11-14 (D16)) that predicts the occurrence of two events (highlighting of “rim”) is displayed.

In this way, the "prediction effect" is when the first prediction display and the second prediction display are displayed at the first timing before the variable display mode becomes the reach mode (FIGS. 11-12 (C2) to (C8 )), and when it is displayed at the second timing after the variable display mode becomes the reach mode (see FIGS. 11-12 (D9), (D10), and FIGS. 11-14 (D11) to (D16) ) and there is.

Next, as shown in FIGS. 11-13, when the "prediction effect" is not executed and develops into SP reach, a reach title display corresponding to the type of SP reach variation pattern is displayed. Specifically, when the variation pattern is SP reach A, reach title display 064SG041A consisting of character display of "jam" and character display of "SP reach effect A" is displayed as a display corresponding to SP reach effects A1 and A2. is displayed (see FIG. 11-13 (B5)), and when the variation pattern is SP reach B, character display of "jam" and character display of "SP reach effect B" are displayed as displays corresponding to SP reach effects B1 and B2. is displayed (see FIG. 11-13 (B7)), and when the variation pattern is SP reach C, the displays corresponding to SP reach effects C1 and C2 are "jam" and "rim". A reach title display 064SG041C consisting of a character display and a character display of "SP reach effect C" is displayed (see FIG. 11-13 (B9)).

Next, in the case of the SP reach effect A, a battle showdown start display 064SG042A indicating that the "jam" and the "enemy character X1" will start a battle showdown is displayed (see FIG. 11-13 (B6)), and the SP ready game is displayed. In the case of effect B, a battle confrontation start display 064SG042B indicating that a battle confrontation between "jam" and "enemy character X2" will start is displayed (see FIG. 11-13 (B8)), and in the case of SP reach effect C. After the battle confrontation start display 064SG042C indicating that the battle confrontation between "Jam" and "Rim" and "enemy character X2" is started (see FIG. 11-13 (B10)), the battle confrontation is started. is displayed (see FIG. 11-13 (B11)).

After that, when it is decided not to execute the "cut-in effect", after the battle confrontation display 064SG043 is continuously displayed (see FIG. 11-13 (B12)), "jam" and "enemy character X1 (or enemy character X2)" and a character display of "Next time it's over!"

Further, when the execution of the "cut-in effect A" is determined, after the cut-in display 064SG045 consisting of the character display of "jam" and the character display of "awakening" is displayed (Fig. 11-13 (B14 )), a final confrontation display 064SG044 (see FIG. 11-13 (B15)) consisting of the character display of "jam" and "enemy character X1 (or enemy character X2)" and the character display of "next is settled!" is displayed. In addition, in FIG. 11-13 (B15), a flame-like effect display indicating that "jam" has awakened is displayed.

Further, when the execution of the "cut-in effect B" is determined, after the cut-in display 064SG047 consisting of the character display of "Rim" and the character display of "Rim!" is displayed (Fig. 11-13 ( B16)), a final confrontation display 064SG048 (Fig. 11-13) consisting of the character display of "jam", "rim" and "enemy character X1 (or enemy character X2)" and the character display of "next is settled!" (B17)) is displayed.

On the other hand, as shown in Fig. 11-14, when SP reach develops after the start of "first prophecy effect" or "second prophecy effect", a reach title display corresponding to the type of SP reach fluctuation pattern is displayed. . Specifically, when the variation pattern is SP reach A, reach title display 064SG041A consisting of character display of "jam" and character display of "SP reach effect A" is displayed as a display corresponding to SP reach effects A1 and A2. is displayed (see FIGS. 11-14 (D20) and (D40)), and when the variation pattern is SP reach B, the displays corresponding to SP reach effects B1 and B2 are "jam" character display and "SP reach effect B ” is displayed (see FIGS. 11-14 (D22) and (D42)), and when the variation pattern is SP reach C, as a display corresponding to SP reach production C1 and C2, A reach title display 064SG041C consisting of character displays of "jam" and "rim" and character display of "SP reach effect C" is displayed (see FIG. 11-14 (D44)).

Also, when the first prophecy display ("Jam will wake up") is displayed and the "first prophecy effect" is being executed, the character display of the predicted "Mumu" and the character display of the prophecy content ( A standby display 064SG051 composed of "Jam wakes up") is reduced and displayed as if waiting on the left side of the display screen where reach title displays 064SG041A and 064SG041B are displayed, and the first event occurs. displayed continuously until

On the other hand, when the second prophecy display ("I can see Rim") is displayed and the "second prophecy effect" is being executed, the character display of the predicted "Mumu" and the character display of the prophecy content (" The standby display 064SG052 consisting of "I can see the rim") is displayed in a reduced size on the left side of the display screen where the reach title displays 064SG041A to 064SG041C are displayed, and continues until the second event occurs. is displayed.

Next, in the case of the SP reach effect A, a battle showdown start display 064SG042A indicating that the "jam" and the "enemy character X1" will start a battle showdown is displayed (see FIGS. 11-14 (D21) and (D41). ), in the case of the SP reach effect B, a battle confrontation start display 064SG042B indicating that the "jam" and the "enemy character X2" will start a battle confrontation is displayed (see FIGS. 11-14 (D23) and (D43)). ), in the case of the SP reach effect C, after the battle confrontation start display 064SG042C indicating that the battle confrontation between "Jam" and "Rim" and the "enemy character X2" is started is displayed (Fig. 11-14 (D45 )), and a battle confrontation display 064SG043 indicating that the battle is underway is displayed (see FIGS. 11-14 (D24) and (D46)).

After the battle confrontation display 064SG043 is displayed, if the first prophecy effect is being executed, the character display of "Mumu", which has been reduced and displayed in standby on the left side of the display screen, expands while moving to the center of the display screen. (See FIGS. 11-14 (D25) and (D26)), and the character display of "Mumu" and "Kuruwa" announcing the occurrence of the first event, that is, the awakening of "Jam". (See FIG. 11-14 (D27)), the first event display 064SG061 consisting of the character display of "jam" and the character display of "awakening" is displayed. (See Figure 11-14 (D28)). After that, the final confrontation display 064SG044 (see FIG. 11-14 (D29)) consisting of the character display of "jam" and "enemy character X1 (or enemy character X2)" and the character display of "next is settled!" is displayed. be done. In addition, in FIG. 11-14 (D29), a flame-like effect display indicating that "jam" has awakened is displayed.

Further, after the battle confrontation display 064SG043 is displayed, when the second prophecy effect is being executed, when the second event occurs with a big hit fanfare effect, "jam" and "enemy character X1 (or enemy Character X2)" and a character display of "Next is settled!" When the final confrontation display 064SG048 (see FIG. 11-14 (D48)) consisting of the character display of "enemy character X1 (or enemy character X2)" and the character display of "next is settled!" be.

On the other hand, when the second prophecy effect is being executed, if the second event occurs before the result is announced, the character display of "Mumu", which has been reduced and displayed in standby mode on the left side of the display screen, will be displayed in the center of the display screen. Displayed so as to expand while moving (see FIGS. 11-14 (D49) and (D50)), the occurrence of the second event, that is, the character display of "Mumu" and " After the announcement display 064SG060 consisting of the character display of "Coming" is displayed (see Fig. 11-14 (D51)), the second event display 064SG062 consisting of the character display of "Rim" and the character display of "Rim!" is displayed (see FIG. 11-14 (D52)). After that, the final confrontation display 064SG048 (FIG. 11-14 (D53)) consisting of the character display of "jam", "lim" and "enemy character X1 (or enemy character X2)" and the character display of "next is settled!" reference) is displayed.

Next, as shown in FIGS. 11-15, when the "prediction effect" is not executed, and in the prediction effect, the first event ("jam" awakening) and the second event ("rim" highlighting) has already occurred, after the final confrontation displays 064SG044 and 064SG048 are displayed, an "operation promoting effect" for promoting the operation of the push button 31B is started, and a button display 064SG091 imitating the push button 31B and, for example, " Press it!” and a gauge display 064SG093 indicating the remaining period of the operation valid period are displayed (see FIG. 11-15 (E1)).

Then, if the variable display result is a big hit, the teammate character ( For example, an image 064SG071 indicating that a "jam" or "rim") has attacked is displayed, and the movable body 32 moves from the origin position at the top of the display screen of the image display device 5 to the origin position and the center of the display screen. It drops to near the middle position between the production position (see FIG. 11-15 (E2)).

Next, a "movable body effect" is executed, and the movable body 32 falls from the origin position to the effect position, and a display indicating that the ally character's attack hits the enemy characters X1 and X2 and the movable body 32 are emphasized. is displayed, and after the movable body 32 has fallen from the origin position to the production position (see FIG. 11-15 (E3)), the enemy characters X1 and X2 are defeated and become friendly characters. A notification display 064SG072A indicating that the character "Jam" has won the battle or a notification display 064SG072B indicating that the friendly characters "Jam" and "Rim" have won the battle is displayed (FIG. 11-15 (E4 ), see (E5)), and after the determined decoration symbols that are predetermined jackpot combinations are temporarily displayed in the decoration symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R (see FIG. 11-15 (E6)), variable display result is announced as a big hit, and fixed decorative symbols that form a predetermined big win combination are stopped and displayed, and the variable display ends (see FIG. 11-15 (E7)).

On the other hand, if the variable display result is a big hit, but the SP reach effects A2, B2, and C2 (resurrection victory) are being executed, or if the variable display result is a loss, an ally character does not hit the enemy character, the movable body 32 does not fall from the origin position to the performance position, the enemy characters X1 and X2 are not knocked down, and the ally character "Jam" loses the battle. A notification display 064SG073B indicating that 064SG073A or ally characters "Jam" and "Rim" have lost the battle is displayed (see FIGS. 11-15 (E8) and (E9))), and decoration pattern display areas 5L and 5C. , 5R, a predetermined ready-to-win combination ("reach-lost") that is not a big-hit combination is temporarily stopped and displayed to notify that the variable display result has been lost (Fig. 11-15 (E10) reference).

Here, if the variable display result is a big hit, but the SP reach performance A2, B2, C2 (resurrection victory) is executed, the ally character revives and defeats the enemy characters X1, X2 to win the resurrection victory. After the display 064SG074 is displayed (see FIG. 11-15 (E11)), it is informed that the variable display result is a big hit, and the determined decorative symbols that are a predetermined big win combination are stopped and displayed, and the variable display is performed. End (see FIG. 11-15 (E12)).

In addition, when the variable display result is lost, the fixed decorative patterns of a predetermined ready-to-win combination ("reach-lost") that is not a big hit combination are displayed temporarily in the decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, 5R. is notified that it has come off (see FIG. 11-15 (E13)).

On the other hand, when the "prediction effect" is being executed (the second event has not occurred), after the final showdown displays 064SG044 and 064SG048 are displayed, (E1) to (E12) in the upper row of FIGS. ) are displayed, but in FIGS. 11-15 (E1) to (E12) in the lower part of FIG. The variable display ends while the display continues like this. It should be noted that when the "prediction effect" is being executed at (E1) in the lower part of FIG. No flow.

Next, the flow of the "fanfare effect" executed during the jackpot start period from the start of the jackpot game state to the start of the round game will be described with reference to FIGS. 11-16.

First, when the jackpot type is jackpot C (non-probable variable jackpot) and "Jam" wins the battle confrontation in SP reach production A and B, fanfare production is started in response to the start of the jackpot gaming state, A jackpot start display 064SG080 consisting of character display "FEVER" and effect display is displayed (see FIG. 11-16 (F1)). Next, a character display 064SG081 reading "LAST BATTLE will change the odds if you win!" is displayed (see FIG. 11-16 (F2)), indicating that a battle confrontation between "Jam" and "enemy character X3" will start. Display 064SG082 is displayed and enlarged (see FIGS. 11-16 (F3) and (F4)).

The "enemy character X3" is an enemy character different from the "enemy character X1" and "enemy character X2" with which "jam" and "lim" confronted each other during the variable display. It is positioned as an enemy character stronger than the character X2, and if it can be defeated, it is notified that the big win type is big win A or big win B, that is, the probability variable big win.

Next, a battle confrontation display 064SG084 indicating that the battle is underway is displayed (see FIG. 11-16 (F5)). Then, by displaying the notification display 064SG085 indicating that "Jam" has lost the battle without defeating the "enemy character X3", it is notified that the jackpot type is the jackpot C, which is a non-probable variable jackpot ( See FIGS. 11-16 (F6) and (F7)), the fanfare effect ends, and the round game starts.

In addition, if the jackpot types are jackpots A and B (probable variable jackpots) and "Jam" wins the battle confrontation in SP reach production A and B, the fanfare production shown in Figures 11-16 (F1) to (F5) ) is displayed, the notification display 064SG086 indicating that "Enemy Character X3" has been defeated and "Jam" has won the battle is displayed (see FIG. 11-16 (F8)), By displaying the character display 064SG087 saying "SPECIAL FEVER probability change!" Then, a round game is started.

In addition, the jackpot types are jackpots A and B (probable variable jackpots), and in the SP reach performances A to C, "Jam" or "Jam" and "Rim" win the battle confrontation, and the prediction performance is not executed. 11-16 (F1) to (F5) are displayed in the fanfare effect. 11-16 (F3) and (F4) instead of the battle showdown start display 064SG082 indicating that the battle showdown between "Jam" and "enemy character X3" will start. , (F12), a battle confrontation start display 064SG083 indicating that a battle confrontation between "Jam" and "Rim" and "enemy character X3" will start may be displayed.

After that, a second event display 064SG062 consisting of the character display of "Rim" and the character display of "Rim!" 11-16 (F14)), notification displays 064SG088 and 064SG089 indicating that "Enemy Character X3" has been defeated and "Jam" and "Rim" have won the battle are displayed (Fig. 11-16 (F15 ), see (F16)), the character display 064SG087 saying "SPECIAL FEVER probability change!" is announced, the fanfare effect ends, and the round game starts.

In addition, the jackpot types are jackpots A and B (probable variable jackpots), "Jam" or "Jam" and "Rim" win the battle confrontation in SP reach performances A to C, and the second prediction performance is executed. If it is in the middle, displays similar to those shown in FIGS. 11-16 (F1) to (F3) are displayed in the fanfare effect. Instead of the battle showdown start display 064SG082 indicating that a battle showdown between "Jam" and "enemy character X3" shown in FIG. A battle confrontation start display 064SG083 indicating that a battle confrontation between "jam" and "rim" and "enemy character X3" will start may be displayed. Further, in (F1) to (F3) and (F11) in the lower part of FIG. 11-16, the standby display 064SG052 is reduced and displayed on the left side of the display screen of the image display device 5 so as to stand by.

Next, the character display of "Mumu", which had been reduced and displayed on standby on the left side of the display screen, is displayed so as to expand while moving to the center of the display screen (see FIG. 11-21 (F20)), indicating the second event. After the notification display 064SG060 consisting of the character display of "Mumu" and the character display of "Kuruwa", which announces that "Rim" will participate in the war or emphasizes, is displayed (see Fig. 11-16 (F21) ), the second event display 064SG062 consisting of the character display of "Rim" and the character display of "Rim!" is displayed (see FIG. 11-16 (F22)).

After the battle showdown start display 064SG083 is displayed (see FIG. 11-16 (F23)), notification displays 064SG088 and 064SG089 indicate that "Enemy Character X3" has been defeated and "Jam" and "Rim" have won the battle. is displayed (see FIGS. 11-16 (F24) and (F25)), and by displaying the character display 064SG087 (see FIG. 11-16 (F26)), the jackpot type is A jackpot A or a jackpot B, which is a probability variable jackpot, is informed, the fanfare performance is ended, and a round game is started.

(Variable display start setting process)
Next, operation|movement of CPU120 for production|presentation control is demonstrated. 11-17 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 determines whether or not the first variable display start command reception flag is ON (step 064SGS271). If the first variable display start command reception flag is in the ON state (step 064SGS271; Y), to the buffer number "1-0" to "1-4" of the first special figure reservation storage in the start winning reception command buffer Various command data and various flags stored in correspondence are shifted upward by one buffer number (step 064SGS272). The contents of the buffer number "1-0" are erased because they cannot be shifted because there is no place to shift them.

If the first variable display start command reception flag is off at step 064SGS271 (step 064SGS271; N), it is determined whether or not the second variable display start command reception flag is on (step 064SGS273). If the second variable display start command reception flag is off (step 064SGS273; N), the variable display start setting process is terminated, and if the second variable display start command reception flag is on (step 064SGS273; Y ), various command data and various flags stored in association with the buffer numbers "2-0" to "2-4" of the second special figure reservation storage in the receive command buffer at the time of start winning, for one buffer number It shifts upward by steps (step 064SGS274). The contents of the buffer number "2-0" are erased because they cannot be shifted because there is no place to shift them.

After executing step 064SGS272 or step 064SGS274, the effect control CPU 120 reads the variation pattern designation command from the variation pattern designation command storage area (step 064SGS275).

Next, the display result (stop design) of the decorative design is determined according to the data stored in the display result designating command storage area (that is, the received display result designating command) and the variation pattern (step 064SGS276). In this case, the effect control CPU 120 determines the stop pattern of the decorative pattern according to the display result specified by the display result specifying command, and stores the data indicating the stop pattern of the determined decorative pattern in the decorative pattern display result storage area. do.

In addition, in this characteristic part 064SG, when the received variable display result designation command is the second variable display result designation command corresponding to the big hit A, the effect control CPU 120, for example, determines that the three symbols are "7" as the stop symbols. A combination of decorative patterns (jackpot pattern) is determined. Further, when the received variable display result designation command is the third variable display result designation command corresponding to the big hit B, a plurality of combinations of odd-numbered symbols other than "7" (for example, "111", " 333", "555", "999", etc.). Further, when the received variable display result designation command is the fourth variable display result designation command corresponding to the jackpot C, the effect control CPU 120, for example, sets a combination of decoration patterns in which three patterns are even-numbered patterns as a stop pattern. (jackpot pattern) is determined. Further, if the received variable display result designation command is the first variable display result designation command corresponding to the loss and the variation pattern of the variable display is the non-reach variation pattern, the three symbols are irregular as the stop symbols. A combination of symbols (lost symbols) is determined. Further, if the received variable display result designation command is the first variable display result designation command corresponding to the loss and the variation pattern of the variable display is the reach variation pattern, the left and right symbols are the same as the stop symbol, but the medium A combination of reach-losses with different symbols (losing symbols) is determined.

In determining these stop symbols, the effect control CPU 120 extracts, for example, random numbers for determining the stop symbols, and uses a stop symbol determination table in which data indicating combinations of decorative symbols and numerical values are associated with each other. Then, the stop symbol of the decorative symbol may be determined. That is, the stop symbol may be determined by selecting data indicating a combination of decoration symbols corresponding to a numerical value matching the extracted random number.

Then, the effect control CPU 120 specifies the variation pattern, the variable display result and the jackpot type (step 064SGS277), and determines whether or not the specified variation pattern is the SP reach variation pattern (step 064SGS278). If the specified variation pattern is a non-reach or N-reach variation pattern (step 064SGS279; N), select the process table according to the variation pattern and proceed to step 064SGS290 (step 064SGS279), and the specified variation pattern is SP If it is a reach variation pattern (step 064SGS278; Y), a reach effect corresponding to the variation pattern is determined (step 064SGS282).

For example, as shown in FIG. 11-10, if the specified variation pattern is the SP reach A deviation variation pattern, the reach production is determined to be the SP reach production A1 where "jam" is defeated, and the specified variation pattern is In the case of the fluctuation pattern of the SP reach A big hit, the reach production is determined to be the SP reach production A1 or the SP reach production A2 processed by "jam", and if the specified fluctuation pattern is the SP reach B deviation fluctuation pattern. , SP ready-to-win performance B1 in which "Jam" loses is determined as the ready-to-win performance, and when the specified variation pattern is the variation pattern of the SP ready-to-win B jackpot, the ready-to-win performance is SP ready-to-win performance B1 or SP to be processed by "Jam". When the ready-to-win performance B2 is determined and the specified variation pattern is the variation pattern of losing the SP reach-C, the ready-to-win performance is determined to be the SP ready-to-win performance C1 in which ``jam'' loses, and the specified variation pattern is the SP reach-C big hit. In the case of the fluctuation pattern, the ready-to-win effect is determined to be SP ready-to-win effect C1 or SP ready-to-win effect C2 processed by "jam".

Next, the effect control CPU 120 selects the process table corresponding to the determined ready-to-win effect as the variation pattern (step 064SGS283), and determines whether or not to execute the "prediction effect" according to the variable display result and the jackpot type ( step 064 SGS 284). For example, as shown in FIG. 11-19(A), when the variable display result is a failure, the prediction effect execution determination table A is selected, and a prediction effect execution determination random value that can take a value of 1 to 100 is selected. is extracted, and the execution/non-execution of the "prediction effect" is determined by comparing the extracted prediction effect execution determination random value with the judgment value set in the prediction effect execution determination table A according to the variation pattern, As shown in FIG. 11-19(B), when the variable display result is a big win and the type of the big win is either a big win A or a big win B, the prediction effect execution determination table B is selected and a value of 1 to 100 is taken. The random value for determining the execution of the predicted performance is extracted, and the extracted random value for determining the performance of the predicted performance is compared with the judgment value set in the table B for determining the execution of the predicted performance in accordance with the variation pattern, whereby the "predictive performance" is produced. Execution/non-execution is determined, and as shown in FIG. By extracting a random number value for determining execution of prediction effect that can take a value of 100, and comparing the extracted random value for determining execution of prediction effect with a determination value set in a table C for determining execution of prediction effect according to the variation pattern. Determines execution/non-execution of the "prediction effect".

More specifically, as shown in FIG. 11-19 (A), in the prediction effect execution determination table A, when the variation pattern is the SP reach A variation pattern, out of the determination values from 1 to 100 , 10 judgment values are assigned to "prediction effect" execution, 90 judgment values are assigned to non-execution of "prediction effect", and if the fluctuation pattern is SP reach B fluctuation pattern, the judgment value from 1 to 100 Among them, 10 determination values are assigned to execution of "prediction effect" and 90 determination values are assigned to non-execution of "prediction effect", and if the variation pattern is the variation pattern of SP reach C, the determination value from 1 to 100 Of these, one determination value is assigned to execution of the "prediction effect" and 99 judgment values are assigned to non-execution of the "prediction effect". Execution/non-execution of the "prediction effect" is determined by judging whether it is included in the judgment value assigned to non-execution. In other words, if the variable display result is a miss, if the variation pattern is SP reach A variation pattern, the execution of "prediction effect" is determined at a rate of 10%, and the non-execution of "prediction effect" is determined at a rate of 90%. , If the variation pattern is the SP reach B variation pattern, the execution of the "prediction effect" is determined at a rate of 10% and the non-execution of the "prediction effect" is determined at a rate of 90%, and the variation pattern is the SP reach C variation pattern. If there is, the execution of the "prediction effect" is determined at a rate of 1% and the non-execution of the "prediction effect" is determined at a rate of 99%.

Further, as shown in FIG. 11-19(B), in the prediction effect execution determination table B, when the variation pattern is the SP reach A variation pattern, out of the determination values from 1 to 100, "prediction effect "10 judgment values are assigned to execution and 90 judgment values are assigned to non-execution of "prediction effect", and if the fluctuation pattern is the fluctuation pattern of SP reach B, among the judgment values 1 to 100, "prediction 20 determination values are assigned to execution of "effect" and 80 determination values are assigned to non-execution of "prediction effect". 20 determination values are assigned to the execution of the "prediction effect" and 80 judgment values are assigned to the non-execution of the "prediction effect". By judging whether it is included in the assigned judgment value, execution/non-execution of the "prediction effect" is determined. In other words, if the variable display result is a big hit and the type of the big win is a big win A or a big win B, if the variation pattern is the SP reach A variation pattern, the execution of the "prediction effect" is 10%, and the execution of the "prediction effect" is 10%. Non-execution is determined at a rate of 90%, and if the variation pattern is the variation pattern of SP reach B, execution of "prediction effect" is determined at 20% and non-execution of "prediction effect" is determined at a rate of 80%, If the variation pattern is the SP reach C variation pattern, the execution of the "prediction effect" is determined at a rate of 20% and the non-execution of the "prediction effect" is determined at a rate of 80%.

Further, as shown in FIG. 11-19 (C), in the prediction effect execution determination table C, when the variation pattern is the SP reach A variation pattern, out of the determination values from 1 to 100, "prediction effect "10 judgment values are assigned to execution, and 90 judgment values are assigned to non-execution of "prediction effect", and if the fluctuation pattern is the fluctuation pattern of SP reach B, out of the judgment values from 1 to 100, "prediction 20 determination values are assigned to "performance" execution, and 80 determination values are assigned to non-execution of "prediction performance", and the extracted random number for determination of prediction performance execution is assigned to these "prediction performance" execution and "prediction performance" non-execution. Execution/non-execution of the "prediction effect" is determined by determining whether it is included in the determined determination value. In other words, if the variable display result is a big hit and the big win type is a big win C, and if the variation pattern is the SP reach A variation pattern, the execution of the "prediction effect" is 10%, and the non-execution of the "prediction effect" is set. If the variation pattern is the SP reach B variation pattern, execution of the "prediction effect" is determined at a rate of 20% and non-execution of the "prediction effect" is determined at a rate of 80%.

In other words, in this characteristic portion 064SG, as shown in FIGS. Execution of the "prediction effect" is determined at a higher rate than in the case of losing. Furthermore, focusing on the case where the variable display result is a big win, when the big win type is the big win A or the big win B, the execution of the "prediction effect" is decided at a higher rate than when the big win type is the big win C. It's like

Returning to FIG. 11-17, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute the "prediction effect" in step 064SGS284, and then determines whether or not execution of the "prediction effect" is determined in step 064SGS284 (step 064 SGS285). When it is decided not to execute the "prediction effect" (step 064SGS285; N), whether or not to execute the "cut-in effect" and the effect pattern are determined according to the variable display result and the jackpot type (step 064SGS285a).

In step 064SGS285a, as shown in FIG. 11-18, the "cut-in effect" effect pattern determination table is selected, and the "cut-in effect" effect pattern determination random number that can take a value of 1 to 100 is extracted. Then, the extracted random value for determining the effect pattern of "cut-in effect" is compared with the determination value set in the effect pattern determination table of "cut-in effect" to determine the effect pattern of "cut-in effect". . Specifically, in the "cut-in effect" effect pattern determination table, if the variable display result is a failure, 70 of the determination values from 1 to 100 are for non-execution of the "cut-in effect", When 20 determination values are assigned to ``cut-in performance A'' and 10 determination values are assigned to ``cut-in performance B'', and the variable display result is a big win and the big win type is a big win A or a big win B, Of the determination values from 1 to 100, 10 determination values are assigned to non-execution of "cut-in effect", 40 to cut-in effect A", and 50 to "cut-in effect B", which are variable. When the display result is a big win and the big win type is a big win C, 50 for non-execution of the ``cut-in performance'', 50 for the ``cut-in performance A'' among the judgment values of 1 to 100. A judgment value of 0 is assigned to "cut-in effect B".

In other words, when it is decided not to execute the "prediction effect", if the variable display result is wrong, the "cut-in effect" is not executed 70%, the "cut-in effect A" is executed 20%, and the "cut-in effect" is executed 20%. Execution of "In effect B" is determined at a rate of 10%, and if the variable display result is a jackpot and the type of jackpot is a jackpot A or B, non-execution of "Cut-in effect" is determined by 10%, and "Cut-in If the variable display result is a big win and the big win type is a big win C, the non-performance of the "cut-in effect" is determined. 50% execution, 50% execution of "cut-in effect A", and 0% execution of "cut-in effect B" are determined. In other words, when it is decided not to execute the "prediction effect", focusing on the variable display result, if the variable display result is a big hit, the "cut-in" rate is higher than when the variable display result is a loss At the same time, the "cut-in effect B" is executed at a higher rate than when the variable display result is a failure, in other words, when the "cut-in effect B" is executed, the "cut-in effect A" is executed. When executing, when not executing "cut-in effect", when "cut-in effect B" is executed, the expectation of big hit is set to be the highest, and when "cut-in effect" is not executed, it is the highest The degree of expectation for a big hit is set low (the degree of expectation for a big hit in the cut-in effect: cut-in effect B>cut-in effect A>cut-in effect non-execution).

Further, when the variable display result is a big win, when the big win type is the big win A or the big win B, the ``cut-in performance'' is executed at a higher rate than when the big win type is the big win C, and the big win. ``Cut-in effect B'' is executed at a higher rate than when the type is jackpot C. In other words, when ``cut-in effect B'' is executed, when ``cut-in effect A'' is executed, ``cut In the case of not executing the "cut-in effect", the ratio of control to the probability variable state after the end of the jackpot game (probability variable expectation) is set to be the highest when the "cut-in effect B" is executed, and the "cut-in effect" is set. is not executed, the ratio of control to the probability variation state after the end of the jackpot game (probability variation expectation) is set to be low (the probability variation expectation of the cut-in effect when the variable display result is a big hit: cut-in effect B >cut-in effect A>cut-in effect non-execution).

Returning to FIG. 11-17, after executing step 064SGS285a, the effect control CPU 120 sets the execution of the "cut-in effect" based on the determination result of step 064SGS285a (for example, the "cut-in effect" determined in step 064SGS285a). ("Cut-in effect A" or "Cut-in effect B") according to the effect pattern ("Cut-in effect A" or "Cut-in effect B"). ), go to step 064SGS293.

Further, when execution of the "prediction effect" is determined in step 064SGS285 (step 064SGS285; Y), the effect control CPU 120 determines the effect pattern of the "prediction effect" according to the ready-to-win effect, the variable display result, and the jackpot type.

In step 064SGS286, if the variation pattern is SP reach A or SP reach B variation pattern, as shown in FIG. Possible prediction effect pattern determination random numbers are extracted, and the extracted prediction effect pattern determination random values and determination values set in the prediction effect pattern determination table A are set according to reach effects, jackpot types, variable display results, etc. The effect pattern of "prediction effect" is determined by comparison, and when the variation pattern is the variation pattern of SP reach C, as shown in FIG. , a random number for determining a prediction performance pattern that can take a value of 1 to 100 is extracted, and the extracted random number for determination of a prediction performance pattern and the determination value set in the prediction performance pattern determination table B are used as the SP ready-to-win performance type and the jackpot. The effect pattern of the "prediction effect" is determined by making a comparison according to the type, variable display result, and the like.

Specifically, in the prophecy effect pattern determination table A, the variable display result is a big win, the jackpot type is a big win A or a big win B, and the reach effect type of the SP reach wins the enemy character without going through a revival. In the case of SP reach production A1 or SP reach production B1, 30 judgment values are assigned to production pattern YPA-1 and 70 judgment values are assigned to production pattern YPB-1 among the judgment values from 1 to 100. , when the variable display result is a jackpot, the jackpot type is jackpot A or jackpot B, and the reach performance type of SP reach is SP reach performance A2 or SP reach performance B2 in which "jam" wins over an enemy character via resurrection. , 1 to 100, 20 judgment values are assigned to the production pattern YPA-1 and 80 judgment values are assigned to the production pattern YPB-1. In some cases, 100 judgment values are assigned to the production pattern YPA-1 among the judgment values from 1 to 100, and if the variable display result is a failure, the judgment values from 1 to 100 Among them, 100 judgment values are assigned to the production pattern YPA-1.

That is, when the variation pattern is the SP reach A or SP reach B variation pattern, the variable display result is a big hit, the big hit type is a big hit A or a big hit B, and the reach effect to be executed is the SP reach effect A1 or the SP reach effect B1. If so, the announcement effect pattern is determined to be YPA-1 at a rate of 30% and YPB-1 at a rate of 70%, the variable display result is a big hit, the big win type is a big win A or a big win B, and the ready-to-win effect to be executed is SP. If it is reach performance A2 or SP reach performance B2, the notice performance pattern is determined to be YPA-1 at a rate of 20% and YPB-1 at a rate of 80%, and if the variable display result is a big hit and the big hit type is a big hit C. For example, YPA-1 is determined as the foretelling effect pattern at a rate of 100%, and if the result of the variable display is wrong, YPA-1 is determined as the foretelling effect pattern at a rate of 100%.

Here, as shown in FIG. 11-20(D), the effect pattern YPA-1 of the "prediction effect" is a prophecy to the effect that "Jam" will awaken during the battle confrontation as the "first prophecy effect" described above. After the display ("Mumu" display and "Jam awakens" display), an announcement display announcing the awakening of "Jam" during the battle confrontation ("Mumu" display and "Coming" display) ) to suggest a big hit before the variable display result is announced. In addition, the performance pattern YPA-1 in the "prediction performance" is executed under the condition that the variable display result is a big hit and the jackpot type is one of jackpot A to jackpot C, or that the variable display result is a loss. This is a performance pattern that can be determined when the ready-to-win performance to be performed is any of SP ready-to-reach performance A1, SP ready-to-reach performance A2, SP ready-to-reach performance B1, and SP ready-to-reach performance B2.

The effect pattern YPB-1 in the "prediction effect" is a prophecy display to the effect that "rim" is highlighted as the "second prophecy effect" (display of "Mumu" and display of "I can see the rim"). After performing, by performing a notification display (display of "Mumu" and display of "Coming") that notifies the highlighting of "rim" during "fanfare production", the type of jackpot is jackpot A or jackpot B (probability variable This is an effect pattern suggesting that it is a big hit. In addition, in the performance pattern YPB-1 in the "prediction performance", the ready-to-win performance to be executed is SP ready-to-win performance A1, SP under the condition that the variable display result is a big win and the type of the big win is either a big win A or a big win B. It is an effect pattern that can be determined in any one of the ready-to-win effect A2, the SP ready-to-win effect B1, and the SP ready-to-win effect B2.

In the prophecy performance pattern determination table B, the variable display result is a big win, the big win type is a big win A or a big win B, and the reach performance type of the SP reach is revived, and "Jam" and "Rim" win the enemy character X2. In the case of the SP reach effect C1, among the determination values from 1 to 100, 30 determination values are assigned to the effect pattern YPA-1 and 70 determination values are assigned to the effect pattern YPB-1, and the variable display result is a jackpot, the jackpot type is jackpot A or jackpot B, and the reach effect type of SP reach is SP reach C2 in which "Jam" and "Rim" win the enemy character X2 via revival, the range is from 1 to 100. 20 judgment values are assigned to the production pattern YPA-1 and 80 judgment values are assigned to the production pattern YPB-1, and when the variable display result is the big win and the big win type is the big win C, 100 judgment values are assigned to the production pattern YPA-1 among the judgment values from 1 to 100, and if the variable display result is a failure, the production pattern among the judgment values from 1 to 100 100 decision values are assigned to YPA-1.

That is, when the variation pattern is the variation pattern of the SP reach C, the variable display result is a big win, the type of the big win is a big win A or B, and the ready-to-win effect to be executed is the SP ready-to-win effect C1, the notice effect pattern is set to 30. YPA-2 at a percentage of 70%, YPB-2 at a percentage of 70%, if the variable display result is a big hit, the big hit type is a big hit A or a big hit B, and the reach performance to be executed is the SP reach performance C2, the advance notice performance The pattern is determined to be YPA-2 at a rate of 20% and YPB-2 at a rate of 80%, and if the variable display result is wrong, the notice effect pattern is determined to be YPA-2 at a rate of 100%.

In addition, when the jackpot type is jackpot C, the variation pattern of SP reach C is not determined (see FIG. 11-8). is not determined by any of the production patterns YPA-1, YPA-2, YPB-1, YPB-2.

Here, as shown in FIG. 11-20(D), the effect pattern YPA-2 of the "prediction effect" is the above-mentioned "second prophecy effect", which means that "rim" is highlighted during the battle confrontation. After the prophetic display (display of "Mumu" and display of "I can see rim"), an announcement display (display of "Mumu" and "I will come ”) is performed to suggest a big hit before the variable display result is announced. In addition, the performance pattern YPA-2 in the "prediction performance" is executed under the condition that the variable display result is a big win and the type of the big win is either a big win A or a big win B, or that the variable display result is a loss. It is an effect pattern that can be determined when the ready-to-win effect to be played is either the SP ready-to-win effect C1 or the SP ready-to-win effect C2.

Effect pattern YPB-2 in the "prediction effect" is a prophecy display to the effect that "rim" is highlighted as the aforementioned "second prophecy effect" (display of "Mumu" and display of "I can see the rim"). After performing, by performing a notification display (display of "Mumu" and display of "Coming") that notifies the highlighting of "rim" during "fanfare production", the type of jackpot is jackpot A or jackpot B (probability variable This is a production pattern that suggests a big hit. In addition, in the performance pattern YPB-2 in the "prediction performance", the ready-to-win performances to be executed are the SP ready-to-win performance C1 and SP under the condition that the variable display result is a big win and the type of the big win is either the big win A or the big win B. This is an effect pattern that can be determined when it is one of the ready-to-win effects C2.

From the above, as shown in FIGS. 11-19(A) to 11-19(D) and FIGS. , When execution of the "second prophecy effect" is determined, the degree of expectation for the big hit and the degree of probability variation (the degree of expectation that the type of the big win is a big win A or B) are set to be the highest, and the "prediction effect" When non-execution is determined, the jackpot expectation and probability variable expectation are set to be the lowest (jackpot expectation and probability variable expectation: second prophetic effect>first prophetic effect>predictive effect non-execution). In particular, regarding the second prediction effect, the effect pattern YPA-2 is a effect pattern that can be determined both when the variable display result is a big win and when it is a loss, and when the variable display result is a big win. This is an effect pattern that can be determined only when the jackpot type is jackpot A or jackpot B. On the other hand, the performance patterns YPB-1 and YPB-2 are performance patterns that can be determined only when the variable display result is a big win, and the variable display result is a big win and the big win type is a big win A or a big win B. Since it is a production pattern that can be determined only when it becomes Patterns YPA-2, YPB-1, and YPB-2 are all set at 100% for probability variation expectations.

In addition, in this characteristic part 064SG, as shown in FIG. 11-20(C), when the effect pattern of the prediction effect is YPB-1, YPB-2, the degree of expectation for big hit is set to 100%. The present invention is not limited to this, and if the production pattern of the prediction production is YPB-1, YPB-2, the expectation of a big hit is higher than the production pattern of the prediction production is YPA-2. The big hit expectation may be set to less than 100%. Furthermore, the same degree of expectation for a big hit is set for the case where the production pattern of the prediction production is YPB-1 and the case where it is YPB-2, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the prediction production is performed. The degree of expectation for a big hit may be different between the case where the effect pattern is YPB-1 and the case where the effect pattern is YPB-2.

11-20(C), the probability variation expectation is set to 100% when the production pattern of the prediction production is YPA-2, YPB-1, or YPB-2. However, the present invention is not limited to this. If the probability variation expectation is higher than the probability variation expectation, the probability variation expectation may be set to less than 100%. Furthermore, when the effect pattern of the prediction effect is YPA-2, when it is YPB-1, and when it is YPB-2, the probability variation expectation is set to be the same, but the present invention is limited to this. However, depending on whether the effect pattern of these prediction effects is YPA-2, YPB-1, or YPB-2, the probability variation expectation may be changed.

In addition, in FIGS. 11 to 17, after determining the effect pattern of the “prediction effect”, the effect control CPU 120 controls the prediction start timing (prediction display start timing) according to the determined effect pattern of the “prediction effect”. is determined (step 064SGS287). In the processing of step 064 SGS287, as shown in FIG. The predicted start timing determination random value and the determination value set in the prediction start timing determination table are compared in accordance with the effect pattern of the "prediction effect" to determine the start timing of the prediction with the first timing, which is the timing before reach. It is determined from the second timing, which is the timing after reach.

More specifically, in the prediction start timing determination table, if the effect pattern of "prediction effect" is YPA-1, out of the determination values from 1 to 100, 80 at the first timing and at the second timing 20 decision values are assigned, and if the effect pattern of "prediction effect" is YPA-2, of the decision values from 1 to 100, 20 at the first timing and 80 at the second timing. If the judgment value is assigned, and the production pattern of "prediction production" is YPB-1 or YPB-2, out of the judgment values 1 to 100, 0 at the first timing, at the second timing 100 decision values are assigned.

In other words, if the effect pattern of the "prediction effect" is YPA-1, which is the "first prophecy effect", the prediction start timing is determined to be the first timing at a rate of 80% and the second timing at a rate of 20%. , if the production pattern of the "prediction effect" is YPA-2, which is the "second prediction effect", the prediction start timing is determined to be the first timing at a rate of 20% and the second timing at a rate of 80%, If the effect pattern of the "prediction effect" is either YPB-1 or YPB-2, the prediction start timing is determined to be the second timing at a rate of 100%.

From the above, in the characteristic portion 064SG, both the case where execution of the "first prediction effect" is determined and the case where execution of the "second prediction effect" is determined are both the first timing and the second timing. In addition to being able to execute the prediction display from the timing, when execution of the "first prediction effect" is decided, the prediction display can be decided at the second timing at a rate of 20%, whereas " In the case where execution of the "second prediction effect" has been decided, the prediction display can be decided at the second timing at a rate of 80% or 100%. That is, when execution of the "second prediction effect" (display of the second prediction display in accordance with the "second prediction effect") is determined, execution of the "first prediction effect" ("second prediction effect" It is possible to decide to start the prediction display from the second timing at a higher rate than when the display of the second prediction display according to the timing is decided.

In particular, when the variable display result is a big hit, the "first prophecy effect" can be executed when the jackpot type is one of jackpot A, jackpot B, or jackpot C. In the case where the variable display result is a big win, the "2 prophecy effect" can be executed when the type of the big win is either a big win A or a big win B (see Fig. 11-20 (D)). , when the prediction start timing is the second timing (when the prediction display starts after the reach), the player is more likely than when the prediction start timing is the first timing (when the prediction display starts before the reach). The prediction display is started as a ``second prediction effect'', that is, if the variable display result is a big win, the type of the jackpot will be a jackpot A or a jackpot B. Improve the player's expectation. Therefore, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the execution of the "second prediction effect".

Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 11-20(C), with regard to the performance patterns YPA-1 and YPA-2 of the prophecy performance, YPA-2 is set with a higher expectation of big hit than YPA-1. Therefore, from FIGS. 11-20(C) and 11-21(A), in this feature part 064SG, the expectation of a big hit is set to be the lowest when the prophecy effect is not executed, and the prophecy effect is reachable. When it is executed from the previous first timing, the degree of expectation for big win is set higher than when the prediction performance is not executed. When the prediction effect is executed from the second timing after the ready-to-win, the expectation of the big hit is set higher than when the prediction effect is executed from the first timing (depending on the non-execution of the prediction effect and the execution timing) Big hit expectation: execution at the second timing>execution at the first timing>non-execution).

In addition, in the characterizing portion 064SG, both the "first prophecy effect" and the "second prophecy effect" have been exemplified as a mode in which the prophecy display can be started at the first timing and the second timing, but the present invention is limited to this. However, at least one of the "first prediction effect" and "second prediction effect" can start the prediction display at only one of the first timing and the first timing. good too.

Similarly, as shown in FIG. 11-20 (C), for the prophecy production patterns YPA-1 and YPA-2, YPA-2 is set to have a higher probability variation expectation than YPA-1. 11-20 (C) and FIG. 11-21 (A), in this feature part 064SG, the probability variation expectation is set to the lowest when the prediction effect is not executed, and the prediction effect is In the case of being executed from the first timing before the ready reach, the probability variation expectation is set higher than in the case where the prediction effect is not executed. Then, when the prophetic effect is executed from the second timing after the reach, the probability variation expectation is set higher than when the prophetic effect is executed from the first timing (depending on the non-execution of the prophetic effect and the execution timing Probability variation expectation: execution at the second timing>execution at the first timing>non-execution).

In addition, in the characteristic part 064SG, when the execution of the "second prediction effect" is determined, the display timing of the prediction display (second prediction display) can be determined from the first timing and the second timing. Although shown as an example, the present invention is not limited to this, and as a modified example, when execution of the "second prediction effect" is determined, the display timing of the prediction display (second prediction display) is set to The second timing may be unambiguously determined. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 11-21(B), in the prediction start timing determination table in the modified example, when the production pattern of the "prediction production" is YPA-1, the determination is from 1 to 100. Of the values, 80 judgment values are assigned to the first timing and 20 judgment values are assigned to the second timing, and the production pattern of the "prediction production" is either YPA-2, YPB-1, or YPB-2. In the case, 100 determination values are assigned to the second timing among the determination values from 1 to 100. FIG.

In other words, if the effect pattern of the "prediction effect" is YPA-1, which is the "first prophecy effect", the prediction start timing is determined to be the first timing at a rate of 80% and the second timing at a rate of 20%. , If the effect pattern of the "prediction effect" is any of YPA-2, YPB-1, YPB-2, which is the "second prophecy effect", the prediction start timing is determined to be the second timing at a rate of 100%. do.

Here, when comparing YPA-1, which is the "first prophecy effect", and YPA-2, YPB-1, YPB-2, which are the "second prophecy effect", the "first prophecy effect" and the "second prophecy effect" are compared. In both cases, the prediction can be started at the first timing and the second timing, but the prediction can be started only at the second timing in the "second prediction effect". By doing so, in this modification, when the prediction display is not displayed from the first timing and the result is Lee, it is possible to determine whether or not the prediction display is displayed from the second timing (whether the prediction starts or not). ) can be made to attract the player's attention, so that the amusement of the game can be improved.

Returning to FIG. 11-17, after executing the process of step 064SGS287, the effect control CPU 120 sets the execution of the "prediction effect" according to the determined effect pattern of the "prediction effect" and the prediction start timing (for example, , Select the process table of the "prediction effect" according to the effect pattern and the prediction start timing of the "prediction effect" determined in steps 064SGS286 and step 064SGS287, and set a timer waiting for the start of the "prediction effect") ( Step 064SGS288), it is determined whether or not the prediction start timing determined in step 064SGS287 is the first timing (step 064SGS289).

If the prediction start timing determined at step 064SGS287 is the second timing (step 064SGS289; N), proceed to step 064SGS290, and if the prediction start timing determined at step 064SGS287 is the first timing (step 064SGS289; Y) goes to step 064SGS293.

At step 064 SGS290, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute the "prediction symbol stop fan effect" and the effect pattern according to the variation pattern.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 11-22, a predicted symbol stop fan effect execution determination table is selected, and a random number value for determining a predicted symbol stop fan effect execution that can take a value of 1 to 100 is extracted. Execution/non-execution of "predicted symbol stop stimulus effect" and predicted symbol by comparing the random value for determining the predicted symbol stop stimulus effect and the judgment value set in the predicted symbol stop stimulus effect execution decision table according to the variation pattern. A performance pattern of stop fanning performance is determined.

More specifically, when the variation pattern is the variation pattern of the SP reach jackpot in the predicted symbol stop fan effect execution determination table, the production pattern of "predicted symbol stop fan effect" among the determination values from 1 to 100. 100 determination values are assigned to the execution in RAP-2, and if the variation pattern is a variation pattern of N reach jackpot, out of the determination values from 1 to 100, the "prediction pattern stop fanning production" 100 determination values are assigned to the execution, and if the variation pattern is a variation pattern of SP reach out, among the determination values from 1 to 100, production pattern RAP-2 of "prediction pattern stop fan effect" 100 determination values are assigned to the execution, and if the variation pattern is a variation pattern of N reach deviation, among the determination values 1 to 100, 70 for non-execution of "prediction pattern stop fan effect" 30 determination values are assigned to the execution of the production pattern RAP-1 of the "prediction pattern stop fan effect", and if the variation pattern is a non-reach variation variation pattern, the determination value ranges from 1 to 100. Of these, 100 determination values are assigned to non-execution of the "prediction pattern stop fan effect".

Here, production pattern RAP-1 is a production pattern in which the prediction pattern does not temporarily stop (temporary stop failure) as a result of the production of "prediction symbol stop promotion production", and production pattern RAP-2 is a production pattern "prediction pattern stop promotion production". ” is a production pattern in which the prediction pattern is temporarily stopped (temporarily stopped) as a result of the production.

In other words, as shown in FIG. 11-22, regarding the fluctuation pattern of the SP reach big hit and the SP reach loss, the second timing of the prophecy effect is determined, so the prophecy symbol stop effect is performed regardless of the variable display result. The prophetic pattern is always temporarily stopped by executing the performance pattern RAP-2. In addition, for the variation pattern of N reach loss, it is possible to execute the predicted symbol stop effect at a lower rate than in the case of the SP reach variation pattern. RAP-1 is selected as the effect pattern.

For this reason, in each variation pattern of SP reach jackpot, SP reach loss, and N reach loss, whether or not the prediction pattern is temporarily stopped by the execution of the prediction pattern stop stimulation effect (the production pattern of the prediction pattern stop stimulation effect is RAP -1 or RAP-2), the interest in the game can be improved.

As for the variation pattern of the N-reach big hit and the non-reach failure, the predicted pattern stop fanning performance is not executed, so that the game interest is prevented from being lowered by excessive execution of the predictive pattern stop fanning performance.

Returning to FIG. 11-17, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not execution of the prediction symbol stop fan effect has been determined in step 064SGS290 (step 064SGS291). If it is decided not to execute the predicted symbol stop fan effect (step 064SGS291; N), the process proceeds to step 064SGS293, and if it is decided to execute the predicted symbol stop fan effect (step 064SGS291; Y), the predicted symbol stop. Execution setting of the fanning effect (for example, selection of the process table of "prediction symbol stop fanning effect" according to the production pattern of "prediction symbol stop fanning effect" determined in step 064SGS290, waiting for the start of "prediction symbol stop fanning effect" timer setting) (step 064SGS292), and proceeds to step 064SGS293.

Also, in step 064SGS293, it is determined whether or not the variable display result is a big hit (step 064SGS293). If the variable display result is a loss (step 064SGS293; N), proceed to step 064SGS295. , selection of a process table for "fanfare effect" according to the type of jackpot, etc.) (step 064SGS294), and the process proceeds to step 064SGS295.

Then, the effect control CPU 120 starts the process timer in step 064SGS279 (step 064SGS279). The process table contains display control execution data for controlling the display of the image display device 5, lamp control execution data for controlling the lighting of each LED, and data for controlling sounds output from the speakers 8L and 8R. Sound control execution data, operation unit control execution data for controlling the operation of the push button 31B and the stick controller 31A, etc. are arranged in chronological order in association with each process data n (numbers 1 to N). there is

Next, the effect control CPU 120 controls the effect device (image display as a component for effect) according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound control execution data 1, operation unit control execution data 1). The device 5, various lamps as performance parts, speakers 8L and 8R as performance parts, and operation units (push button 31B, stick controller 31A, etc.) are controlled (step 064SGS296). For example, a command is output to the display control unit 123 in order to display an image corresponding to the variation pattern on the image display device 5 . 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.

Then, a variable display time timer is set to a value corresponding to the variable display time specified by the variation pattern designation command (step 064SGS297). Also, a predetermined time is set in the variable display control timer (step 064SGS298). The predetermined time is, for example, 30 ms, and the effect control CPU 120 writes image data indicating the display state of the left, middle, and right decorative patterns to the VRAM every time the predetermined time elapses, and the display control unit 123 writes to the VRAM. A signal corresponding to the image data obtained is output to the image display device 5, and the image display device 5 displays an image corresponding to the signal, thereby realizing variable display (fluctuation) of the decoration pattern. Next, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect process during variable display (step S172), and the variable display start setting process is terminated (step 064SGS283).

In this way, in the characteristic part 064SG, the "prediction effect" that predicts the occurrence of the first event ("jam" awakening) and the second event ("rim" highlighting) that increases the expectation of the big hit and the probability variation. , after displaying the first prophetic display or second prophetic display that predicts the occurrence of the first event or the second event at the first timing before reach of SP reach production A to C or the second timing after reach , when a predetermined period of time elapses (at the end of a battle showdown or at the start of a big win), the first and second events occur. By reducing the standby display 064SG051 and 064SG052 to the left end of the display screen during the period until the two events occur, the first event and the second event can be performed without disturbing the display of the SP reach effects A to C. You can keep an eye on what happens later.

In addition, by displaying the first event display and the second event display after the notification display is displayed immediately before the first event and the second event occur, a long period of time has elapsed since the prophetic display was displayed. Even if the first event or the second event occurs from , it is possible to prevent the player from overlooking the occurrence of the first event display or the second event display.

In addition, the predicted event occurs not only at time 1, but also before the notification of the variable display result (first time) or at the start of the big win after the notification of the variable display result (second time). In addition, since the degree of expectation suggested by the time of occurrence is different, attention can be paid to whether the predicted event will occur in the first time period or the second time period, so that the amusement of the game is improved.

Further, as shown in FIG. 11-20(C), the second prediction effect is executed and controlled to the jackpot game state of jackpot A or jackpot B (the game state is controlled to the probability variable state after the jackpot game ends). The ratio is set higher for the first prediction performance being executed and the ratio for controlling to the jackpot game state of jackpot A or jackpot B, that is, when the second prediction performance is executed, the first prediction performance is set. By setting the degree of probability variation expectation higher than when the prediction performance is executed, the player can determine which of the first prediction performance and the second prediction performance is executed during the variable display. can be brought to attention.

In particular, in this characteristic portion 064SG, as shown in FIG. 11-20 (D), SP reach performance A1, SP reach performance C1 and SP reach performance C2, which have higher expectations for big hits than SP reach performance B1, are executed. Display or variable display result is a big win and the type of the big win is a big win A or a big win B Fanfare effect after the variable display, that is, the appearance of "Rim" suggests that the expectation of a big hit or the probability of a variable probability is high. By executing the second prediction performance targeting the performance to be played, it is possible to make the player pay more attention to the execution of the second prediction performance, thereby improving the interest of the game. can be done.

Further, as shown in FIG. 11-20(A), when the variation pattern is the SP reach A or SP reach B variation pattern, if the variable display result is a loss, the variable display result is a big win and the big win type is a big win. If the variable display result is a big win and the jackpot type is a big hit C (the game state is not controlled to a variable probability state after the big win game is over). In either case, the prediction effect can be executed in the effect pattern YPA-1 (first prediction effect). It is possible to make the player pay attention to whether or not it will be a big win, and when the variable display result is a big win, it is possible to tell the player whether the type of the big win is a big win A or a big win B (the game state will change after the big win game is over). state controlled or not) can also be noted. That is, when the prophecy effect is executed in the effect pattern YPA-1, it is possible to continuously improve the game interest not only during the variable display but also during the fanfare effect.

Further, as shown in FIG. 11-20(B), when the variation pattern is the SP reach C variation pattern, the variable display result is a loss, and the variable display result is a big hit and the big win type is a big hit A or a big hit. In the case of B (the game state is controlled to the variable probability state after the end of the jackpot game), the prediction effect can be executed in the effect pattern YPA-2 or YPB-2, which is the second prediction effect, while variable When the display result is a big win and the big win type is a big win C (the game state is not controlled to a variable probability state after the end of the big win game), the variation pattern of the SP reach C is not selected in the first place, so the second prediction performance is not executed. When the variable display is executed in the variation pattern of the reach C, the big win game of the big win A or the big win B is executed after the result of the variable display becomes a big win by executing the second prediction effect (big win game). It is possible to increase the player's expectation for the fact that the game state is controlled to a variable probability state after the end.

Also, as shown in FIGS. 11-19 (A) to 11-19 (C) and 11-20 (C), when the variation pattern of SP reach A is selected when the variable display result is lost When the variation pattern of SP reach A is selected when the variable display result is a big hit, and when the variation pattern of SP reach B is selected when the variable display result is a loss, and the variable display result is a big hit When the variation pattern of SP reach B is selected, when the variation pattern of SP reach C is selected when the variable display result is lost, When the variation pattern of SP reach C is selected when the variable display result is a big hit Comparing the percentage of the prophecy effect executed in each of the cases where is selected, in all cases, the prophecy effect is higher when the variable display result is a big hit than when the variable display result is a loss. Execution can be determined. That is, the ratio of the variable display result to a big hit (jackpot expectation) when the prediction effect (either of the first prediction effect and the second prediction effect) is executed is the variable display result when the prediction effect is not executed. is set higher than the ratio of the jackpot. In addition, focusing on the case where the prediction effect is executed, the ratio of the variable display result to a big hit (jackpot expectation) when the second prediction effect is executed is the same as the variable display result when the first prediction effect is executed. Since it is set higher than the percentage of big hits (big hit expectation: execution of second prediction effect > execution of first prediction effect > non-execution of prediction effect), the prediction effect is executed during variable display. It is possible to draw the player's attention to it.

Furthermore, as described above, when the prediction effect is not executed, when the first prediction effect is executed, and when the second prediction effect is executed, the ratio of the variable display result to a big hit (jackpot degree of expectation) and the rate at which the game state is controlled to the variable probability state after the end of the jackpot game (variable probability expectation) are also different, so in addition to whether or not the prediction performance is executed, the first prediction performance and the second prediction It is also possible to draw the player's attention to which of the effects is to be executed.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 11-21(A), the prediction display of the prediction effect can be executed at either the first timing before the reach or the second timing after the reach during the variable display. When the second prediction effect is executed (the prediction effect is executed in one of the production patterns YPA-2, YPB-1, YPB-2), the first prediction effect is executed (the prediction effect is the effect (executed in pattern YPA-1)) can be executed at the second timing, so even if the prediction display is not performed at the first timing, it is more likely than the first prediction effect. can improve the player's expectation for the prediction display of the second prediction effect with high expectations for big hits and high probability and variable expectations, which is performed at the second timing. display) can draw the player's attention to the display.

Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 11-21(B), when the first prediction effect is executed (the prediction effect is executed in the effect pattern YPA-1), the prediction display is performed at the first timing and the second timing. On the other hand, when the second prediction effect is executed (the prediction effect is executed in one of the production patterns YPA-2, YPB-1, YPB-2), the prediction display is performed in the second By making it possible to execute only at the second timing without executing at one timing, if the prediction display is not performed at the first timing during the variable display, the prediction display is performed at the second timing later. That is, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the fact that the prediction effect to be executed is the second prediction effect.

In addition, as the prediction effect in this feature part 064SG, as shown in FIG. 11-20 (D), at the first timing before reach or the second timing after reach, "Jam" awakens during the battle confrontation. A predictive display to that effect or a notice display to the effect that "rim" will be highlighted, and by notifying that the event of the predictive display will occur during the same variable display after that, the variable display result will be a big hit (jackpot degree of expectation), and at the first timing before the reach or the second timing after the reach, a notice display to the effect that "rim" will be highlighted during the battle confrontation, and then at the start of the jackpot game There is a case where it is suggested that the game state is controlled to a probability variable state (probability variable expectation) after the jackpot game ends by notifying that the event of the prophetic display occurs during the fanfare performance.

Here, at the first timing before Reach or at the second timing after Reach, a prophetic display to the effect that "Jam" will be awakened during the battle confrontation or a preview display to the effect that "Rim" will be highlighted, and then 11-20(C) is a case where the prediction effect is executed in the effect pattern YPA-1 or YPA-2. As shown, the degree of expectation for a big hit is set higher than when the prediction effect is not executed. On the other hand, at the first timing before the reach or the second timing after the reach, an advance notice display to the effect that "rim" will be highlighted during the battle confrontation is performed, and a prediction is made during the fanfare production at the start of the jackpot game after that. The case of notifying that a display event occurs is the case of executing the prediction effect in the effect pattern YPB-1 or YPB-2, and as shown in FIG. The ratio is set so that the variable display result is a big hit, and the probability variation expectation is set higher than when the prediction effect is not executed.

In other words, in the characteristic portion 064SG, the prediction effects of the production patterns YPA-1 and YPA-2 and the prediction effects of the production patterns YPB-1 and YPB-2 are both performed at the first timing or the second timing during variable display. (Especially, common prediction display is performed in production patterns YPA-2, YPB-1, and YPB-2), while the prediction of production patterns YPA-1 and YPA-2 is performed during variable display of the announcement display. Since the target suggested as the prophetic effect is different between the effect and the prophetic effect of the effect patterns YPB-1 and YPB-2 in which the notification display is performed during the fanfare effect, it is possible to determine whether the notification display is variable display or during the fanfare effect. It can draw the player's attention to what is displayed. Furthermore, when the notification display is executed during the fanfare production period, the round game started after the fanfare production is a big win A or a big win B big win game (probability variable control is executed after the big win game ends). ), it is possible to improve the player's interest in the game.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 11-20(D), in this characteristic part 064SG, the notification display of the prophecy effect is displayed before the notification of the variable display result, which is the "first period related to the execution of the notification effect". A form that can be executed during the production and during the fanfare production, which is the ``second period related to the execution of the production in an advantageous state,'' has been exemplified, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the prediction production. The first time to start the notification display may be the timing before the start of the ready-to-win effect, the timing after the variable display result is announced while the ready-to-win effect is in progress, or the first time to start the notification display as the prediction effect. The second period may be during the ready-to-win effect after the notification of the variable display result or during the round game after the fanfare effect is completed. However, in this characteristic part 064SG, when the notification display is executed during the ready-to-win performance, a big hit is suggested, and when the notification display is executed during the fanfare performance, it is suggested that the variable probability control is executed after the big win game ends. is possible, it is possible to draw the player's attention to which of the first time period and the second time period the notification display of the prophetic effect is to be executed.

Further, as described above, the prediction effects of the effect patterns YPB-1 and YPB-2 in the present characteristic portion 064SG are prediction effects with a 100% degree of expectation for a big hit. That is, when the variable display result is a loss, the prediction performance is not executed in the performance pattern YPB-1 or YPB-2 executed during the fanfare performance of the notification display, and the variable display result becomes a big hit. In this case, the prediction effect is executed in the effect pattern YPB-1 or YPB-2, which is executed during the fanfare effect, so that the prediction effect is performed in the effect pattern YPB-1 or YPB-2. It is possible to draw the player's attention to what is being executed.

Further, when the prophecy effect is executed in the effect pattern YPB-1 or YPB-2, the notification display is displayed not at the first timing during the variable display but at the second timing during the fanfare effect after the variable display. That is, if the prediction display is performed as the prediction effect but the notification display is not performed at the first timing, the variable display result will always be a big hit, so the notification display is performed at the first timing. It is possible to draw the player's attention to whether or not the game is played.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 11-10, as a reach effect of SP reach when the variable display result is a big hit, there is a pattern in which "Jam" or "Jam" and "Rim" defeat the enemy character and win (Victory). pattern), and a pattern (resurrection pattern) in which ``Jam'' or ``Jam'' and ``Rim'' are defeated by the enemy character (reported that the variable display result is wrong) and then revives and wins. It is Then, as shown in FIGS. 11-20 (A) and 11-20 (B), in this characteristic portion 064SG, when the reach effect of SP reach is executed in the above-described resurrection pattern, reach of SP reach Since the prediction effect is executed in the effect pattern YPB-1 or YPB-2 at a higher rate than when the effect is executed in the above-described win pattern, "jam" is used as the reach effect in SP reach. Alternatively, even if "Jam" and "Rim" are defeated by the enemy character, they are resurrected and win, and furthermore, a big hit A or a big hit is achieved by executing the prophecy performance in the performance pattern YPB-1 or YPB-2. Since the player can expect to be controlled to the big win game state of B, the interest in the game can be further enhanced.

In addition, in the characteristic part 064SG, as the first prediction effect, a prophetic display to the effect that "Jam" will be awakened (display of "Mumu" and display of "Jam will awaken") will be performed during the ready-to-win effect. While displaying the awakening of "Jam", a prophetic display indicating that "Rim" will be highlighted as a second prediction effect (display of "Mumu" and display of "I can see the rim") Although the mode in which "rim" appears in addition to "jam" is exemplified during the production or fanfare production, the present invention is not limited to this, and "rim" is emphasized as the second prophecy production. When a prophetic display to the effect that it will be displayed is performed, only a display in which "rim" appears may be displayed without displaying "jam" during the ready-to-win effect or fanfare effect. In particular, when the variable display result is a jackpot and the jackpot type is jackpot A or jackpot B, when a prediction display is made to the effect that "rim" is highlighted as the second prediction effect, "jam" is displayed as the fanfare effect. By displaying only the 'rim' without displaying the 'rim', it is possible for the player to easily understand that the highlighted display of the 'rim' is highly related to the fanfare performance during the big win A or the big win B.例文帳に追加Therefore, it is possible to make the player pay more attention to whether or not the prediction display to the effect that "Rim" will be highlighted as the second prediction effect will be performed, and the interest in the game can be improved.

In the characteristic portion 064SG, as shown in FIGS. 11-13 to 11-16, characters displayed in the reach effect of SP reach A to C and the fanfare effect of big hits A to C for "jam", that is, To make a character capable of appearing even in cases other than odd probability, and to make 'Rim' a character capable of being displayed in the reach performance of SP reach C and the fanfare performance of big wins A and B, that is, a character capable of appearing only in the case of odd probability. So, when "rim" is displayed as a prophecy effect (when "rim" is highlighted), SP The rate at which the ready-to-reach effect C and the fanfare effect in which "rim" is displayed is set to be high.

That is, when "rim" is highlighted as the prophetic effect, the SP reach that can be selected only when the effect is to display "rim", the variable display result is a big win, and the big win type is a big win A or a big win B. 'Jam' is awakened as a prophecy performance by executing a ready-to-win performance of C and a fanfare performance which is a performance in which 'rim' is displayed and which can be selected only when the jackpot type is jackpot A or jackpot B. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the "jam" and the While "Rim" is a character displayed in the reach production of SP reach A to C and the fanfare production of big hits A to C, "Rim" in the reach production of SP reach C and the fanfare production of big hit A and big hit B Make the image larger than the image of "Rim" in fanfare production of SP reach A to C, reach production of SP reach C, display frequency of "rim" in fanfare production of jackpots A and B to reach of SP reach A and B Production, increase the display frequency of "rim" in fanfare production of jackpot C, reach production of SP reach C, display number of times of "rim" in fanfare production of jackpot A and jackpot B SP reach production of reach A, SP By increasing the display frequency of "rim" in the reach performance of reach B and the fanfare performance of jackpot C, etc., the highlighting of "rim" as the second predetermined event and the "jam" as the first predetermined event are awakened. The display may be more relevant to the second advantageous state (jackpot A, jackpot B, being controlled to the probability variable state) than the display to be done.

Further, for example, "rim" as the second predetermined event display is a character that appears only when the variable probability big hit game state or variable probability control is being executed, and "jam" as the first predetermined event display is a variable probability big hit. The second predetermined event may have a higher relevance to the second advantageous state than the first predetermined event by making the character appear even when the game state or the variable probability control is not being executed.

In addition, in the characteristic portion 064SG, when "Rim" is displayed in the ready-to-win effect or fanfare effect, a prediction display is performed to the effect that "Rim" is highlighted as the second prediction effect. To make it easy for the player to understand that the display of "Rim" and the display of "Rim" in the reach production and fanfare production are highly related, that is, "the prediction production and the reach production and fanfare production "High relevance" means that a common character is displayed in the prophecy effect, reach effect, and fanfare effect, but the present invention is not limited to this. There is a high degree of relevance between the reach effect and the fanfare effect”. , the movable body 32 is operated in a common manner, and the like.

Further, in the characteristic portion 064SG, as shown in FIGS. is a jackpot A or jackpot B, and the variable display result is a jackpot and the jackpot type is a jackpot C, the prediction performance is executed by the performance pattern YPA-1 or YPA-2 in which the notification display is displayed during the variable display. Although possible forms have been exemplified, the present invention is not limited to this, and as a modified example, when the variable display result is a big hit and the big hit type is a big hit C, production patterns YPA-1 and YPA-2 are displayed. If the variable display result is a big win and the type of the big win is a jackpot A or a big win B, the production pattern YPA-1 or YAP-2 and the announcement display during the fanfare production are displayed. -1 and YPAB-2 can execute the prediction effect, and if the variable display result is lost, the prediction effect can be executed with YPA-1 or YPA-2, while YPB-1 or YPB-2 You can choose not to run it. By determining the performance pattern of the prediction performance in this way, when the prediction performance is executed in the performance pattern YPA-1 or YPA-2, the variable display result is a loss or the variable display result is a big hit and a big hit. The type is a jackpot A or a jackpot B, the variable display result is a jackpot and the jackpot type is not a jackpot C, that is, the prediction performance is executed in the performance pattern YPA-1 or YPA-2 and the variable display result is a jackpot. As a result, the prediction effect is controlled to the jackpot game state of the jackpot A or the jackpot B like the production patterns YPB-1 and YPB-2 (the game state is controlled to the probability variable state after the jackpot game ends). When the prediction performance is executed in the performance pattern YPA-1 or YPA-2, the player can be made to pay attention to whether or not the variable display result will result in a big win, thereby further improving the game interest.

(Example of operation of prophetic pattern stop fanning effect)
Next, an operation example of the prophetic symbol stop fan effect will be described with reference to FIGS. 11-23 to 11-26. FIG. 11-23 is a diagram showing an operation example of the prophetic symbol stop fan effect. FIG. 11-24 is a diagram showing an operation example of the prophetic pattern stop fan effect. FIG. 11-25 is a diagram showing an operation example of the prophetic pattern stop fan effect. FIG. 11-26 is a diagram for explaining the details of the prophetic symbol stop fan effect.

When the variable display of the special design based on one of the variation patterns of SP reach A to C is started, the variable display of the decorative design is started in the decorative design display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the image display device 5 (Fig. 11-12 (A1)). Although each decorative pattern is variably displayed from top to bottom, it may be variably displayed from bottom to top. Next, as shown in FIG. 11-23(A), when execution of the "prediction symbol stop fan effect" is determined, a predetermined decoration symbol (for example, "6") is displayed in the left decoration symbol display area 5L. After being temporarily stopped and displayed, the same decorative pattern (for example, "6") as the decorative pattern display area 5L, which is temporarily stopped and displayed in the right decorative pattern display area 5R, is temporarily stopped and displayed, and the central decorative pattern is displayed. By continuing the variable display only in the area 5C, the variable display mode becomes the reach mode.

An active display 064SG002 is displayed in the active display area 064SG001 provided at the bottom of the display screen of the image display device 5. Two first pending displays 064SG011 are displayed in the display area 064SG010. When there is a second reserved memory, a number of second reserved displays 064SG021 (not shown) corresponding to the number of second reserved memories are displayed in the second reserved display area 064SG020.

In addition, on the upper left of the screen of the image display device 5, a first reserved memory number (for example, the number "2"), a second reserved memory number (for example, the number "0"), and a small number corresponding to the decoration pattern A display area 5SL for displaying patterns (for example, arrows "↓↓↓") is provided, and small patterns are variably displayed in synchronization with the variable display of decorative patterns. It should be noted that the first reserved memory number, the second reserved memory number, the reserved display, the small symbols, the error display (not shown) indicating the error state that occurred in the pachinko game machine 1, etc. are displayed in front of the effect image such as the character. By displaying it on the side (upper layer), the effect image is duplicated, and the visibility of the first reserved memory number, the second reserved memory number, small patterns and error display is prevented from decreasing. Concerning, by displaying on the back side (lower layer) than the effect image, it may be possible to prevent the deterioration of the visibility of the effect image due to overlapping of the decorative symbols.

Incidentally, the small pattern is also referred to as a fourth pattern. The fourth pattern is a pattern indicating that the special patterns (first special pattern, second special pattern) are displayed variably, for example, in a display device such as the image display device 5. The display changes depending on the movement. By variably displaying the fourth pattern, an effect is performed such that the effect content including the variable display of the decorative pattern disappears from the screen for a moment, or the movable body 32 is entirely or partially displayed on the screen of the image display device 5. Even if it is difficult to recognize the decorative pattern, such as when an effect such as shielding is performed, it is possible to recognize whether or not it is currently in a variable display state. The effect control CPU performs variable display of the fourth symbol corresponding to the first special symbol by operating the image display device 5 based on the reception of the first variable display start command. In addition, the effect control CPU performs variable display of the fourth symbol corresponding to the second special symbol by operating the image display device 5 based on the reception of the second variable display start command. In addition, the fourth symbol display provided in a place other than the image display device 5 (for example, the special variable winning ball device 7 which is a predetermined place of the game board 2) such as the first special figure LED064SG032 and the second special figure LED064SG033 The pattern displayed on the device is also called a fourth pattern.

Next, as shown in FIG. 11-23(B), the decorative symbols temporarily stopped and displayed in the left and right decorative design display areas 5L and 5R are faded out and hidden, and are variably displayed in the central decorative design display area 5C. continues to be displayed. After that, every time a predetermined decorative pattern (for example, "2" to "5") before "6" reaches the central decorative pattern display area 5C, the decorative pattern is displayed at a reduced speed and is not temporarily stopped. (See Figures 11-23 (C) to (H)).

Then, as shown in FIG. 11-24(I), after the decoration symbol "5" has passed through the central decoration symbol display area 5C, the prediction symbol 064SG110 is displayed at the top of the display screen instead of the decoration symbol "6". 11-24(I) and (J)).

At this time, the prediction pattern 064SG110 is in the first mode. Specifically, the specific character display 064SG111 is a form of the specific character praying with his eyes closed and his hands folded together, and the decorative display 064SG112 is a form imitating a crystal ball covering the specific character display 064SG111. , and the character display 064SG113 are configured to form characters of "prediction".

As shown in FIG. 11-24 (K1), when it is decided to fail the display of the temporary stop of the prophetic symbol 064SG110 (for example, when it is decided to execute the "prophetic symbol stop effect" in N reach) ), when the prediction symbol 064SG110 approaches a predetermined temporary stop position, it accelerates and passes downward, and after being framed out from the lower part of the display screen, as shown in FIG. 11-24 (K2), a big hit. A fixed decoration pattern of a predetermined reach combination (“reach loss”) that is not a combination is stopped and displayed.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 11-24 (K3), when the execution of the successful temporary stop display of the prophetic symbol 064SG110 is determined, the prophetic symbol 064SG110 does not pass when approaching the predetermined temporary stop position. is further slowed down to

Then, as shown in FIG. 11-25(L), when the prophetic pattern 064SG110 is temporarily stopped and displayed at a predetermined temporary stop position, the decorative display 064SG112 changes into a cracked crystal ball and the prophetic The effect display 064SG120 emphasizing the impact of the temporary stop display of the pattern 064SG110 is displayed, and the character display 064SG113 indicating the characters "prediction" is hidden.

Next, as shown in FIG. 11-25(M), the decoration display 064SG112 changes to a state in which the crystal ball is broken and a plurality of fragments are scattered radially, and an effect display corresponding to the plurality of radially scattered fragments is displayed. 064SG121, that is, effect display 064SG121 extending radially is displayed. Further, the specific character display 064SG111 changes from the first mode in which the specific character closes his eyes and prays with his hands folded to the second mode in which the specific character spreads his hands forward with his eyes closed. do.

Next, as shown in FIG. 11-25 (N), the decoration display 064SG112 is hidden, and while the effect display 064SG121 is displayed, the specific character display 064SG111 changed to the second mode is enlarged and displayed, and the specific character emits As a dialogue sound, "accept fate" is output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and the character display 064SG113 changes to the characters "accept fate" corresponding to the dialogue sound.

Next, as shown in FIG. 11-25(O), character display 064SG113 and effect display 064SG121 are displayed, and while specific character display 064SG111 is enlarged and displayed, character display 064SG113, effect display 064SG121, and specific character display 064SG111 fade out. After the display progresses and finally the display screen becomes a white-out display (see FIG. 11-25(P)), the later-described "prediction effect" is started.

In this way, in the "prediction symbol taunting effect", the specific character display 064SG111 of the prophecy symbol 064SG110 is displayed in the first mode, and when the prophecy symbol 064SG110 is temporarily stopped and displayed, the effect display 064SG121 is such that the decoration display 064SG112 scatters. is displayed, and the specific character display 064SG111 changes from the first mode to the second mode different from the first mode.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 11-26(A), the prophetic symbol 064SG110 is the specific character Display 064SG111 is the first mode in which the specific character is praying with his eyes closed and his hands folded together. Display 064SG113 is made into the character of a "prediction."

On the other hand, the prophetic pattern 064SG110 is the specific character display 064SG111 in the post-stop period (see FIGS. 11-25 (L) to (N)) in the "prophetic pattern provocation effect", with the eyes closed and the hands spread forward. , the decorative display 064SG112 changes to a state in which the crystal ball is broken and a plurality of fragments scatter radially, the effect display 064SG121 is displayed in a manner extending radially, and the character display 064SG113 changes from "prophecy" to "accept your fate".

In this way, the prophetic pattern 064SG110 changes the display mode of each display constituting the prophetic pattern 064SG110 between the stop swaying period and the subsequent post-stop period. can be done.

Further, in the present embodiment, even when the execution of the "prediction effect" is not determined, it is possible to decide to execute the "prediction pattern stirring effect", and when the execution of the "prediction effect" is not determined, " When the execution of the prediction symbol fan effect” is determined, the prediction symbol 064SG110 is not temporarily stopped and displayed (see FIGS. 11-24 (K1) and (K2)). By doing so, even when the "prediction effect" is not executed, the "prediction pattern stop stirring effect" can be executed, so that the interest in the game can be enhanced.

In addition, in the "prediction symbol stop fan effect", the character effect display corresponding to the specific character display 064SG111 may be overlapped and displayed in front of the specific character display 064SG111. Specifically, in FIGS. 11-24 (I) to (K3), as if the specific character display is swaying, an effect display similar to the specific character display 064SG111 and having transparency is displayed in the display layer on the front side. may be displayed in duplicate. By doing so, it is possible to make it appear as if the specific character display is moving.

In addition, the character display 064SG113 displayed in the "prediction symbol stop effect" is displayed with the characters (notice name) "prediction" for notifying that the "prediction effect" will start during the stop effect period. In the post-stop period, the character change to the message "Accept your fate", which is a message related to the name of the notice, can preferably enhance the presentation effect.

In addition, while the sound corresponding to the notice name "Prophecy" is not output, the sound corresponding to the message "Accept fate", which is the message related to the notice name, is output. The provisional stop display can be emphasized.

In addition, the prophetic pattern 064SG110 is temporarily stopped and then displayed in an enlarged manner while being white-out displayed and hidden (see FIG. 11-25 (P)), so that the "prediction effect" can be started without any sense of incongruity. can be done.

In addition, "Mumu", which is the specific character displayed in the specific character display 064SG111 in the "prediction symbol stop fan effect", also appears and is displayed in the "prediction effect" that starts after the "prediction symbol stop fan effect". Since the character is a character that can be used, it is possible to increase the relevance between the "prediction pattern stop fanning effect" and the "prediction effect". Furthermore, the specific character "Mumu" is not only a "prediction effect" that is executed during the variable display after the "prediction pattern stop fan effect", but also a "fanfare effect" and a "jackpot effect" during the jackpot game state. ”, etc., it is possible to increase the relevance with “prediction pattern stop fanning effect” and “prediction effect”.

Further, in the present embodiment, the display control unit 123 generates image data (display data) for displaying the image drawn in the image drawing area in the VRAM area on the image display device 5 in the display image creating area. , an extended command (for example, Extension commands DXXX, SXXX, etc. ("X" is an arbitrary number)), movable body LED 208 (see Figure 11-2), frame LEDs 9L1 to 9L12, 9R1 to 9R12 (see Figure 11-2), etc. are turned on/off An extension command (for example, extension command BXXX (“X” is an arbitrary number)) as lamp control information for is generated and transmitted to the effect control CPU 120 .

The effect control CPU 120, based on the reception of the extension commands DXXX and SXXX, activates the movable body motor 207 (see FIG. 11-2) of the movable body 32 described in the process data and the vibration motor that vibrates the push button 31B. Separately from the motion control based on the motion control execution data of 61 (see FIG. 11-2), the movable body motor 207 of the movable body 32 and the push button 31B are vibrated in motion patterns corresponding to the extended commands DXXX and SXXX. Operation control for operating the vibration motor 61 is started.

In addition, the effect control CPU 120 responds to the extended command BXXX etc. separately from the control based on the lamp control execution data of the movable body LED 208 described in the process data based on the reception of the extended command BXXX etc. Control for turning on/off the movable body LED 208 and the frame LEDs 9L1 to 9L12 and 9R1 to 9R12 is started according to the lighting pattern. The ROM 121 stores control data for operating the movable body 32 and the push button 31B, and control data for lighting the movable body LED 208 and the frame LEDs 9L1 to 9L12 and 9R1 to 9R12.

Here, as shown in FIG. 11-26(B), the effect control CPU 120 uses the control data table A in which the display color changes at a constant cycle during the stop swing period, and the movable body LED 208 and the frame LEDs 9L1 to 9L12. , 9R1 to 9R12 are controlled to emit light. On the other hand, in the post-stop period, the control data table B for emitting light in the display color corresponding to the decoration display 064SG112 is used to control the light emission of the movable body LED 208 and the frame LEDs 9L1 to 9L12 and 9R1 to 9R12. By doing so, the light emission mode changes between the stop tilting period and the after-stop period according to the change in the display mode of the prophetic pattern 064SG110, so that it becomes easy to understand that the display mode of the prophetic pattern 064SG110 has changed. , the production effect can be preferably enhanced.

In addition, the control data table (eg, control data tables A to D) used when the effect control CPU 120 performs control to light various LEDs such as the movable body LED 208 and the frame LEDs 9L1 to 9L12 and 9R1 to 9R12 It has a plurality of control data for causing the body LED 208 and the frame LEDs 9L1 to 9L12 and 9R1 to 9R12 to emit light in a predetermined display mode. For example, various LEDs change from "white" to "blue".

(Example of prediction effect)
Next, an operation example of prediction effect will be described with reference to FIGS. 11-27 to 11-31. FIG. 11-27 is a diagram showing an operation example of prediction effect. FIG. 11-28 is a diagram showing an operation example of prediction effect. FIG. 11-29 is a diagram showing a standby display in (A) and a modified example of the standby display in (B). FIG. 11-30 is a diagram showing an operation example of prediction effect. 11-31 are diagrams for explaining the details of the prediction effect. FIG. 11-32 is a diagram showing Modification 1 of the characteristic portion 064SG.

As shown in FIG. 11-27(A), when the "prediction effect" is started, as the "introductory scene" of the prediction effect, for example, the display screen of the image display device 5 becomes a black screen display, and the display In the center of the screen, the specific character display 064SG111 that had been displayed in the prediction pattern 064SG110 of "prediction pattern stop fanning effect" fades in, and the character display 064SG130 of "mumu prophecy" is displayed in the lower right of the display screen (FIG. 11). -27 (A), (B)).

In the “introductory scene” shown in FIGS. 11-27 (A) and (B), a special display (for example, a pseudo light guide plate display) is displayed in a state where the visibility of the specific character display 064SG111 is lowered, and the specific character display A pseudo light guide plate effect (visibility lowering effect) may be performed that is displayed in duplicate on the display layer on the front side (higher display priority). By doing so, for example, when the light guide plate device is arranged on the front side of the image display device 5 and the light guide plate effect is executed, and the pseudo light guide plate effect is compared, in the pseudo light guide plate effect, the light guide plate It is possible to perform a display similar to the light guide plate presentation without lowering the visibility of the image unlike the presentation. Furthermore, since it is not necessary to provide a light guide plate in the pseudo light guide plate presentation, it is possible to prevent an increase in the manufacturing cost of the gaming machine.

After that, as shown in FIG. 11-27(C), in the first scene A, the specific character display 064SG111 in which the specific character "Mumu" has his eyes closed is enlarged and displayed, and "Mumu" utters " The dialogue sound "This future of fluctuation is..." is output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and the character display 064SG131 "This future fluctuation is..." corresponding to the speech sound is displayed. Also, the background display 064SG132 becomes brighter than in the introductory scene.

Next, as shown in FIG. 11-27(D), in the first scene B, the specific character display 064SG111 in which "Mumu" closes his eyes and the background display 064SG132 remain unchanged, and "Mumu" utters "see". The speech sounds are output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and the character display 064SG131 corresponding to the speech sounds is displayed.

Further, as shown in FIG. 11-27(E), in the first scene C, the specific character display 064SG111 is hidden, and the character display 064SG131 saying "I can see the future" is enlarged and displayed.

Then, when a predetermined period of time (for example, about 3 seconds) has passed since the character display 064SG131 was enlarged and displayed in the first scene C, the specific character "Mumu" opens his eyes (opens his eyes). Scene starts.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 11-27 (F1), when execution of the first prophecy effect has been determined, a specific character display 064SG111 is displayed in which the specific character "Mumu" opens his eyes. Also, the voice of "Jam wakes up!" emitted by "Mumu" is output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and the character display 064SG131A "Jam wakes up!" corresponding to the voice of the voice is displayed. be done. That is, the specific character display 064SG111 and the character display 064SG131A are displayed as the first prophetic display predicting the awakening of the first event "jam".

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 11-27 (F2), when execution of the second prophecy effect has been determined, a specific character display 064SG111 is displayed in which the specific character "Mumu" opens his eyes with his eyes open. Also, the speech sound "I can see the rim!" uttered by "Mumu" is output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and the character display 064SG131B reading "I can see the rim!" corresponding to the speech sound is displayed. In other words, the specific character display 064SG111 and the character display 064SG131B are displayed as the second prediction display that predicts the highlighting of the second event "rim".

Next, as shown in FIG. 11-28(G), after the specific character display 064SG111 and the character display 064SG131A or the character display 064SG131B are faded out, the display screen becomes white display (whiteout display) (FIG. 11-28). 28(H)).

After that, as shown in FIG. 11-28(I), the effect display 064SG133 is displayed at the top of the display screen and radially spreads downward, for example, the character display 064SG134 reading "Enemy X1 Appears!" When the SP ready-to-win effects A1 and A2 are executed, it is suggested that a battle confrontation with the enemy character X1 will start (see FIG. 11-28(J)). Incidentally, when the SP ready-to-win effects B1 and B2 and the SP ready-to-win effects C1 and C2 are executed, it is suggested that a battle confrontation with the enemy character X2 is started.

Next, as shown in FIG. 11-28(K), when the SP reach effect A is started, the display corresponding to the SP reach effects A1 and A2 is the character display of "jam" and the display of the "SP reach effect A". A reach title display 064SG041A consisting of character display is displayed, and a standby display 064SG051 is reduced and displayed on the left side of the display screen where the reach title display 064SG041A is displayed so as to wait. After that, after the battle confrontation start display 064SG042A indicating that the battle confrontation between "Jam" and "enemy character X1" will start is displayed (see FIG. 11-28(L)), the battle confrontation is in progress indicating that the battle confrontation is in progress. Display 064SG043 is displayed (see FIG. 11-28(M)).

As shown in FIG. 11-29(A), the standby display 064SG051 is a specific character display 064SG111A showing the specific character "Mumu" that predicted the occurrence of the first event, and the occurrence of the first event is waiting. It consists of a character display 064SG141 indicating "waiting" to that effect, and character displays 064SG131C and 064SG131D indicating the content of the prediction predicted by "mumu" ("jam wakes up").

In addition, the standby display 064SG052 is almost the same as the standby display 064SG051 except that the character display 064SG131C and 064SG131D indicating the content of the prediction predicted by "Mumu" is "I can see the rim". Illustration is omitted (see FIG. 11-30 (A2)). Further, the display modes of the specific character display 064SG111A and the character display 064SG141 may be different between the standby display 064SG051 and the standby display 064SG052.

As shown in FIGS. 11-27 (F1) and (F2), the standby display 064SG051 replaces the first and second prediction displays (specific character display 064SG111 and character displays 064SG131A, 064SG131B) are displayed as if they were moved to the left side area closer to the left edge than the center of the display screen and reduced, until the predicted first and second events occur. displayed continuously for a period of

In the present embodiment, the mode in which the standby display 064SG051 is moved to the left side area closer to the left edge than the central area of the display screen and displayed as if it is reduced has been exemplified, but the present invention is limited to this. Instead, the standby display 064SG051 may be displayed in the right area, the upper area, the lower area, etc., as long as the area is closer to the edge of the display screen than the central area of the display screen. Further, even if the first prophetic display and the second prophetic display that have been displayed in the central area of the display screen are not moved and displayed to the left side area, the left side area is displayed after the first prophetic display and the second prophetic display are hidden. may be displayed in

Further, the specific character display 064SG111A displays the entire body of the specific character, and is different from the specific character display 064SG111 in which only the upper body is displayed in FIGS. there is Further, the character displays 064SG131C and 064SG131D have characters arranged in the vertical direction and are displayed moving upward. different. It should be noted that the standby displays 064SG051 and 064SG052 may be displayed in a mode in which the first prediction display and the second prediction display shown in FIGS. 11-27 (F1) and (F2) are scaled down as they are.

In addition, the character display 064SG141 reading "waiting" is fixedly displayed, but the characters "waiting" are moved during the waiting period, as in the character display 064SG141A shown in FIG. 11-29(B). (For example, the specific character display 064SG111A may be moved and displayed so as to sway while circling around it) so that it stands out even though it is reduced.

Next, standby displays 064SG051 and 064SG052 are displayed, and when a predetermined period of time has passed since the start of the battle confrontation, if the first event or the second event occurs before the result of the SP reach effect A is reported, As shown in FIGS. 11-30 (N1) and (N2), the effect display 064SG150 is displayed so as to overlap the specific character display 064SG111A in the standby displays 064SG051 and 064SG052, and the visibility of the specific character display 064SG111A is reduced. and disappear.

After that, as shown in FIG. 11-30(O), the effect display 064SG150 is gradually enlarged and moved toward the center of the display screen, and then, as shown in FIG. 11-30(P), the effect display 064SG150 is hidden, and a specific character display 064SG111 showing "Mumu" with his eyes open and his hands spread upward is displayed, and the line "I'm coming!!" While being output from the speakers 8L and 8R, the character display 064SG152 of "I'm coming!!" corresponding to the speech sound is displayed. Also, an effect display 064SG151 is displayed in the background.

That is, after the specific character display 064SG111A that has been displayed on standby is displayed so as to move from the left area of the display screen to the central area, the specific character display 064SG111 is displayed as an announcement display.

Then, when the occurrence of the first event is predicted, as shown in FIG. 11-30 (Q1), the character display 064SG161 indicating "Jam" in the battle confrontation and the awakening of "Jam" are displayed. A first event display consisting of a character display 064SG162 consisting of the characters "Awakening" is displayed. Further, when the occurrence of the second event is predicted, as shown in FIG. A second event display consisting of a character display 064SG164 consisting of characters is displayed.

In this way, the prediction effect consists of the specific character display 064SG111 indicating "Mumu" in the central area of the display screen, and the caption display corresponding to the prediction speech sound output as the prediction speech predicted by the specific character (for example, " Jam is awakening!" character display 064SG131A, character display 064SG131B consisting of characters "I can see the rim!" Character displays 064SG131A and 064SG131B move to the left area of the display screen and are displayed to wait (see FIG. 11-29(A)). It is an effect in which the notification display consisting of the specific character display 064SG111 and the character display 064SG152 is displayed after being displayed so as to move to the central area. , a character display 064SG161 indicating "jam" and a character display 064SG162 consisting of the characters "awakening" indicating that "jam" has awakened; a character display 064SG163 indicating "rim"; A second event display consisting of a character display 064SG164 consisting of the characters "Rim!" indicating the highlighting of "Rim" is displayed.

By doing so, after the prediction display is displayed, the predicted specific character and the prediction content are on standby in the left area, and when the event display is displayed, the notification display is displayed in advance, so that the prediction can be performed. Since a series of flow from the display of the display to the display of the event display can be shown without interruption, the amusement of the game is improved.

The prophetic lines consist of a first line that introduces the prophecy (for example, "I can see the future of this change...") and a second line that indicates a predetermined event (for example, "Jam wakes up!"). and "I can see the rim!"), and when a predetermined period (for example, about 3 seconds) has passed after the sound of the prophetic dialogue of the first dialogue is output, the prediction of the second dialogue is performed. Expectations can be heightened by outputting dialogue sounds.

Subtitle display includes a first subtitle display (for example, a character display 064SG131A consisting of characters "Jam wakes up!") displayed corresponding to the output of the prophetic dialogue sound of the first dialogue portion, and a second subtitle display. and a second subtitle display (for example, a character display 064SG131B consisting of characters "I can see the rim!") displayed corresponding to the output of the prophetic dialogue sound of the dialogue part, and the display of the first subtitle display is When a predetermined period of time (for example, about 3 seconds) has elapsed after the ending, the display of the second subtitle display is started, so that the introductory part of the prophetic dialogue is subtitled and then the predicted event is subtitled. Expectation can be heightened by the fact that a predetermined interval occurs before the event.

In addition, the second dialogue part has a time indicating the first event and a second event different from the first event (for example, "Jam wakes up!" and "I can see the rim!"). ), and the first line part is "I can see the future of this change", which is common to the first event and the second event in the "prediction effect". Therefore, even if the events are different, the common introduction part can draw attention to the second dialogue part.

In addition, the standby displays 064SG051 and 064SG052 consisting of the specific character display 064SG111 and the character displays 064SG131A and 064SG131B displayed in the central area are specific effect start displays (for example, reach title Display 064SG041A to reach title display 064SG041C, etc.) are displayed so as to wait in the left area, so that the specific character display 064SG111 and the character displays 064SG131A and 064SG131B are displayed using the specific effect start display to create a sense of discomfort. It can be displayed by moving to a predetermined area without giving.

Character displays 064SG131A and 064SG131B are displayed using characters of different sizes (for example, a large font is used for kanji and a small font is used for hiragana, see FIG. 11-27) at least in the left area. By doing so, it is possible to make the display of the predetermined event look different and draw attention to it.

In addition, after the effect display 064SG150 indicating that light is emitted from the specific character display 064SG111A displayed in the left area is displayed, the notification display is displayed (see FIG. 11-30), so that the prophetic display is performed. The waiting state can be suitably shifted to the notification display.

Next, the display colors of each display in the prediction display of the "prediction effect" will be described with reference to FIGS. 11-31 (A1) and (A2).

As shown in FIG. 11-31 (A1), in the first scene A (see FIG. 11-27 (C)), the display color of the "eye" region of the specific character in the specific character display 064SG111 is " The display color of the region other than the “eyes” is “purple” with high brightness. The background display 064SG132 is "purple" with low brightness, the character display 064SG131 is "purple" with low brightness, and the effect display is not displayed.

In the first scene B (see FIG. 11-27(D)), the display color of the “eye” region of the specific character in the specific character display 064SG111 is “purple” with high brightness, and the display color of the region other than the “eye” is “purple”. The display color is “purple” with high brightness. The background display 064SG132 is "purple" with low brightness, the character display 064SG131 changes from "purple" to "red", and the effect display is not displayed.

In the first scene C (see FIG. 11-27(E)), the display color of the specific character's “eyes” area in the specific character display 064SG111 and the display color of the areas other than the “eyes” are not displayed. In addition, the background display 064SG132 is changed to "purple" with high brightness, the character display 064SG131 is changed to "red", and the effect display is hidden.

On the other hand, in the second scene (see FIGS. 11-27 (F1) and (F2)), the display color of the "eye" region of the specific character in the specific character display 064SG111 changes from "purple" to "gold", The display color of the regions other than the “eyes” changes from “purple” to “white”. In addition, the background display 064SG132 changes from "purple" to "black", the character display 064SG131 remains "red", the character frame (edge) changes to gold shaded characters, and the effect display 064SG135 changes to " It is said to be golden.

Here, as shown in FIG. 11-31 (A2), comparing the first scenes A to C with the second scene, the number of types of display colors constituting the specific character display 064SG111 in the first scenes A to C is However, while the specific character display 064SG111 is displayed in a single color of "purple", in the second scene, the number of types of display colors constituting the specific character display 064SG111 is larger than that in the first scene, and is displayed in "white color". ” and “gold” are displayed as the specific character display 064SG111.

Further, in the first scenes A to C, the specific character display 064SG111 is displayed in such a manner that the main display color constituting the specific character display 064SG111, that is, the display color of the "eyes" that are the main part is "purple". On the other hand, in the second scene, the main display color constituting the specific character display 064SG111, that is, the display color of the "eye" which is the main part, is brighter than "purple" and is the same "gold" as the effect display 064SG135. A specific character display 064SG111 is displayed in the following manner.

As described above, the characteristic of the display color of the specific character display 064SG111 is that the first scenes A to C have the same hue of "purple" but different brightnesses, while the second scene has different hues and different lightnesses. , a plurality of display colors that are not displayed in the first scenes A to C. FIG.

In the first scene A, the character display 064SG131 is displayed in "purple", which is the same or similar display color as the specific character display 064SG111. On the other hand, in the second scene, the color is red, which is different from that of the specific character display 064SG111, and the character frame (edge) is shaded with gold.

Thus, the prediction display of the "prediction effect" consists of the first scenes A to C in which the specific character "Mumu" has his eyes closed, the second scene in which the specific character "Mumu" opens his eyes, , and in the first scenes A to C, the specific character display 064SG111 is displayed in a mode in which the number of types of display colors constituting the specific character display 064SG111 is the first number (one color), and in the second scene, the specific character display 064SG111 Since the specific character display 064SG111 is displayed in a mode in which the number of types of display colors constituting the character display 064SG111 is the second number (two colors), which is larger than the first number (one color), the first scenes A to C With the change to the second scene, the display color changes as the eyes of the specific character open, so that the opening of the eyes can be emphasized.

Even when at least part of the character display 064SG131 is displayed in the same or similar display color as the specific character display 064SG111 so as to overlap the specific character display 064SG111, the edge of the character display 064SG131 may be white or black. It may be possible to prevent the visibility of the character display 064SG131 from deteriorating by displaying the character display 064SG131 in a linear manner in a color different from the display color of the specific character display 064SG111.

Further, in the first scenes A to C, the specific character display 064SG111 is displayed in such a manner that the main display color constituting the specific character display 064SG111 is the first display color ("purple"), and in the second scene, the specific character display Since the specific character display 064SG111 is displayed in such a manner that the main display color that constitutes 064SG111 is the second display color ("gold") different from the first display color, the transition from the first scenes A to C to the second scene is reduced. Since the display color changes along with the eye opening of the specific character along with the change, it is possible to make the eye opening stand out.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 11-31 (A3), the effect control CPU 120, in the first scenes A to C, sets 1 for lighting in the first display color (for example, "purple" with high brightness). After using the control data, until using the next control data for lighting in a second display color (for example, "purple" with low brightness) that is different in brightness from the first display color, that is, the display Movable body LED 208 and frame LEDs 9L1 to 9L12 and 9R1 to 9R12 are controlled by using control data table C in which the average time of using light-off control data for turning off the light until the color is switched from the first display color to the second display color is "0 ms". to emit light. The control data table C is a data table for emitting light in the same color as the display color displayed in the first scenes A to C. FIG.

On the other hand, in the second scene, after using 1 control data for lighting in the first display color (for example, "white"), lighting is performed in the second display color (for example, "blue"). Control data table D in which the average time until the next control data is used, that is, the average time using the extinguishing control data for extinguishing until the display color switches from the first display color to the second display color is "20 ms" is used to control the movable body LED 208 and the frame LEDs 9L1 to 9L12 and 9R1 to 9R12 to emit light. The control data table D is a data table for emitting light in the same color as the display color displayed in the second scene.

That is, the average time (for example, "20 ms") from when one control data is used in the control data table D to when the next control data is used is Since it is longer than the average time (for example, "0 ms") from when the next control data is used, in the first scenes A to C, the lighting mode is such that the display color changes without turning off. On the other hand, in the second scene, the light is turned off and the display color changes (flash lighting).

By doing so, in the light emission control using the control data table D, the time until the light emission color changes is longer than in the light emission control using the control data table C, so the display color changes while blinking. , the eye opening can be favorably emphasized.

(Characteristic part 064SG modification 1)
In the present embodiment, in the "prediction effect", the prediction display is executed by changing from the first scenes A to C in which the specific character "Mumu" closes his eyes to the second scene in which "Mumu" opens his eyes. Although it was exemplified, the present invention is not limited to this, and as shown in FIGS. -32 (A) to (E)), the third scene where "Mumu" does not open his eyes and the display screen becomes a black screen (blackout) and the prophecy display is not executed (see Fig. 11-32 (F)) ) may be executable. By doing so, it is possible to make the player pay attention to whether or not the specific character "Mumu" opens his/her eyes, so that the amusement of the game is improved.

In addition, the above special effect pattern is a pattern in which the "prediction effect" is executed, but the prediction display and event display are not executed, and when the variable display result is "SP reach lost" or "big hit" It may be executable.

(Example of fanfare effect)
Next, an operation example of the fanfare effect will be described with reference to FIGS. 11-33 to 11-38. FIG. 11-33 is a diagram showing an operation example of a fanfare effect in the case of big hits A to C. FIG. FIG. 11-34 is a diagram showing an operation example of a fanfare effect in the case of big hits A to C. FIG. FIG. 11-35 is a diagram showing an operation example of a fanfare effect in the case of big hits A and B (no prediction effect). FIG. 11-36 is a diagram showing an operation example of a fanfare effect in the case of big hits A and B (no prediction effect). FIG. 11-37 is a diagram showing an operation example of fanfare effect in the case of big hits A and B (with prediction effect). FIG. 11-38 is a diagram showing an operation example of fanfare effect in the case of big hits A and B (with prediction effect).

First, when the jackpot types are jackpots A to C and "Jam" wins the battle confrontation in the SP reach performances A and B, a fanfare performance is started according to the start of the jackpot game state, and becomes "FEVER". A jackpot start display 064SG080 composed of a character display 064SG080A and an effect display 064SG080B is displayed (see FIG. 11-33 (F1)). Next, a character display 064SG081 reading "LAST BATTLE will change your chances if you win!" is displayed (see FIG. 11-33 (F2)), and a character display 064SG161 indicating "jam" and a character display 064SG203 indicating "enemy character X3" battle. A battle confrontation start display 064SG082 indicating the start of the confrontation is displayed and enlarged (see FIGS. 11-33 (F3) and (F4)). Next, a battle confrontation display 064SG084 indicating that the battle is underway is displayed (see FIG. 11-33 (F5)).

Then, as shown in FIGS. 11-34 (F6) and (F7), the notification display 064SG085 indicating that the "enemy character X3" has not been defeated and "Jam" has been defeated in the battle is displayed. It is notified that the type is a non-probable variable jackpot, that is, a jackpot C, the fanfare effect is finished, and a round game is started.

In addition, when the jackpot types are jackpots A and B (variable probability jackpots), a notification display 064SG086 indicating that "enemy character X3" has been defeated and "Jam" has won the battle is displayed (Fig. 11- 34 (F8)), by displaying the character display 064SG087 "SPECIAL FEVER probability change!" A notification is given, the fanfare effect ends, and the round game is started.

Next, as shown in FIGS. 11-35 and 11-36, the jackpot types are jackpots A and B (probable variable jackpots), and SP reach effects A to C are "jam" or "jam" and "rim". wins the battle confrontation and the prophecy effect is not executed, displays similar to those shown in FIGS. 11-33 (F1) to (F5) are displayed in the fanfare effect (Fig. ~ (F4), see Fig. 11-36 (F5)). 11-35 (F3) and (F4), instead of the battle confrontation start display 064SG082 indicating that the battle confrontation between "Jam" and "enemy character X3" will start, , (F12), character display 064SG161 indicating "jam", character display 064SG163 indicating "rim", and character display 064SG203 indicating "enemy character X3" are displayed, and "jam", "rim" and " A battle confrontation start display 064SG083 indicating that a battle confrontation with "enemy character X3" will start may be displayed.

After that, the second event display 064SG062 consisting of the character display 064SG163 of "rim" and the character display 064SG164 of "rim!" (See FIG. 11-36 (F14)), notification displays 064SG088 and 064SG089 indicating that "enemy character X3" has been defeated and "Jam" and "Rim" have won the battle are displayed (see FIG. 11-36). (F15), (F16) reference), character display 064SG087 "SPECIAL FEVER probability change!" Something is reported, the fanfare effect ends, and the round game starts.

Next, as shown in FIGS. 11-37 and 11-38, the jackpot types are jackpots A and B (probable variable jackpots), and SP reach effects A to C are "jam" or "jam" and "rim". wins the battle confrontation and the second prophecy effect is being executed, displays similar to those shown in FIGS. 11-33 (F1) to (F3) are displayed in the fanfare effect. 11-37 (F3) and (F4), instead of the battle confrontation start display 064SG082 indicating that a battle confrontation between "Jam" and "enemy character X3" will start, , (F12), character display 064SG161 indicating "jam", character display 064SG163 indicating "rim", and character display 064SG203 indicating "enemy character X3" are displayed, and "jam", "rim" and " A battle confrontation start display 064SG083 indicating that a battle confrontation with "enemy character X3" will start may be displayed. In FIGS. 11-37 (F1) to (F3) and (F11), the standby display 064SG052 is reduced and displayed on the left side of the display screen of the image display device 5 so as to wait.

Next, the specific character display 064SG111A of "Mumu", which had been reduced and displayed on standby on the left side of the display screen, is displayed so as to expand while moving to the center of the display screen (see FIG. 11-37 (F20)). After the occurrence of the event, that is, after the notification display 064SG060 consisting of the specific character display 064SG111 of "Mumu" and the character display of "I'm coming" for notifying that "Rim" will participate in the war or emphasize (Fig. 11-38 (F21)), a second event display 064SG062 consisting of the character display 064SG163 of "Rim" and the character display 064SG164 of "Rim!" is displayed (see FIG. 11-38 (F22)).

After the battle showdown start display 064SG083 is displayed (see FIG. 11-38 (F23)), notification displays 064SG088 and 064SG089 indicate that "Enemy Character X3" has been defeated and "Jam" and "Rim" have won the battle. is displayed (see FIGS. 11-38 (F24) and (F25)), and by displaying the character display 064SG087 (see FIG. 11-38 (F26)), the jackpot type is A jackpot A or a jackpot B, which is a probability variable jackpot, is informed, the fanfare performance is ended, and a round game is started.

Although the characteristic part 064SG in the embodiment of the present invention has been described above with reference to the drawings, the specific configuration is not limited to these examples, and changes and additions may be made without departing from the scope of the present invention. is also included in the present invention.

(description of variations and applications)
In the characteristic portion 064SG, as a predetermined event in the game, for example, the awakening of "Jam" who is an ally character confronting the enemy characters X1 and X2 in the SP reach performances A to C and the highlighting of "Rim" are displayed. In other words, the form in which the event display indirectly suggesting a "big hit" or "probability variation" that is advantageous to the player has been exemplified, but the present invention is not limited to this. Suggestive display directly suggesting the occurrence of a "jackpot" or "probability change" (for example, character display such as "big hit?" If so, for example, a special character different from "Jam", "Rim", and "Mumu" (such as a unique character of a game machine maker that is commonly used for a plurality of models) may be displayed. .

In addition to displaying the character display, it is also possible to display a display that indicates that the friendly character wins (or loses) the enemy character, such as "Jam" and "Rim", and displays other than the character display. (For example, a premium display, a suggestive display that suggests a variable display result, etc.) may be displayed, or the movable body 32 may be moved to the production position, such as by moving the movable body for production. The body LED 208 and the frame LEDs 9L1 to 9L12 and 9R1 to 9R12 may emit light in a special mode (for example, a rainbow mode), or a special sound effect may be output from the speakers 8L and 8R.

In addition, in the characterizing section 064SG, the form in which the "first prophecy display" and the "second prophecy display" can be displayed in the "prediction effect" was exemplified, but the present invention is not limited to this. More than one type of prophetic display may be displayed, or only one type of prophetic display may be provided.

In addition, in the characteristic part 064SG, in the "prediction effect", the "first prophecy display" and "second prophecy display" can be executed at the "first timing" before reach and the "second timing" after reach. Although exemplified, the present invention is not limited to this, and a plurality of prediction displays other than those described above may be executed at a plurality of timings other than those described above.

In the characteristic part 064SG, in the "prediction effect", the first effect pattern (YPA-1, YPA-2) in which the event occurs in the first period before the result is reported, and the event occurs in the second period after the result is reported Although the second effect pattern (YPB-1, YPB-2) that occurs in the fanfare effect is exemplified, the present invention is not limited to this. A plurality of production patterns that can occur at the time of .

In addition, in the characteristic part 064SG, when the prediction display is displayed in the "prediction effect", the event display is displayed before the result notification (first period) or the fanfare effect (second period) in the variable display is exemplified. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and even if the prediction display is displayed in the "prediction effect", it is also possible to execute an effect pattern (gase pattern) in which the event display is not displayed. In this case, if the event display is not displayed after the prophetic display is displayed and before the result notification (first period) in the variable display, the event display will not necessarily be displayed in the fanfare effect (second period). Therefore, it is possible to further heighten expectations for the event display to be displayed in a fanfare effect.

Further, in the characteristic portion 064SG, the second production pattern (YPB-1, YPB-2) exemplifies a form in which an event occurs during the fanfare production period from the start of the big win game state to the start of the round game. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and an event may occur during a round game in a jackpot game state other than the fanfare effect period. Furthermore, in the second effect pattern (YPB-1, YPB-2), even if the event occurs during the period from the notification of the result of the variable display to the end of the variable display (for example, the execution period of the post-effect). good.

Further, in the characteristic portion 064SG, the number of types of display colors constituting the specific character display 064SG111 is exemplified as one color in the first scenes A to C and two colors in the second scene, but the present invention is this. If the second scene has more types of display colors, the number of types of display colors for each scene can be varied. Further, the various display colors forming the specific character display 064SG111 in each scene are not limited to the colors shown in FIG.

In addition, in the characterizing part 064SG, as the "main display color" constituting the specific character display 064SG111, the form of the display color of the "eyes", which are the characteristic constituent parts of the character, is exemplified, but the present invention is limited to this. Instead, the “main display color” that constitutes the specific character display may be the display color that occupies the highest proportion of the entire specific character display area among the plurality of display colors that constitute the specific character display.

Further, in the characteristic portion 064SG, in the first scenes A to C, the specific character display 064SG111 is displayed in such a manner that the main display color constituting the specific character display 064SG111 is "purple", whereas in the second scene , the specific character display 064SG111 is displayed in a mode in which the main display color constituting the specific character display 064SG111 is "gold", but the present invention is not limited to this, and the main display color of the first scene is The display color and the main display color of the second scene are not limited to display colors with different hues, and may be similar colors (similar colors) as long as one element out of brightness, saturation, etc. is different. .

Further, in the characteristic portion 064SG, the eyes of the specific character of the specific character display 064SG111 are closed in the first scenes A to C, and the eyes are opened in the second scene, but the present invention is limited to this. However, the eyes of the specific character may be slightly open in the first scene as long as the eyes are more open in the second scene than in the first scene. Also, in the second scene, only the main part (for example, the area around the eyes) of the specific character displayed in the first scene may be enlarged and displayed with emphasis.

In addition, in the characteristic portion 064SG, the specific character display 064SG111 is displayed in a common form in the first scenes A to C in both the case where the first prophetic display is displayed and the case where the second prophetic display is displayed. has been exemplified, the present invention is not limited to this, and any one of a plurality of different types of specific character display may be displayed. In addition, the display mode of the specific character display 064SG111 in the notification display was also common when the first prophetic display was displayed and when the second prophetic display was displayed. may be displayed.

Various characters ("Jam", "Rim", and "Enemy Characters X1 to X3") including the specific character "Mumu" in the characteristic portion 064SG may be animated characters or real-life characters. It may be a person, animal, or the like that has been transformed.

In addition, in the characterizing part 064SG, in the "prediction pattern stop fan effect", the form in which the prediction pattern 064SG110 is applied as the specific decoration identification information was exemplified, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the prediction pattern 064SG110 The display mode is arbitrary and can be changed in various ways.

Further, in the characterizing portion 064SG, an example is given in which the posture of the specific character display 064SG111 and the form of the decorative display 064SG112 change before and after the temporary stop display of the prophetic pattern 064SG110. It is not limited to this, and even if only the display color of "Mumu" of the specific character display 064SG111 or the display color of the decoration display 064SG112 changes before and after the temporary stop display of the prophetic pattern 064SG110. good.

In addition, in the characteristic portion 064SG, as a pachinko game machine, a so-called type of pachinko game machine that can be controlled to a variable probability state after the end of the jackpot game is exemplified, but the present invention is not limited to this. It may be a so-called 1 type 2 type game machine that can be controlled to a big win game state by generating a V prize triggered by a small win in a time saving state after the end of the big win game, and the game performance can be changed in various ways. be.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the pachinko game machine 1 or the like is exemplified as an example of the game machine, but the present invention is not limited to this. While the number of balls enclosed in a circulative manner inside the machine and lent out in response to a player's request for lending and the number of prize balls given according to winning are added, the number of game balls used in the game is increased. The present invention can also be applied to a so-called enclosed game machine in which the amount is subtracted and stored. Since scores and points are given to the player instead of game balls in these enclosed type game machines, the given scores and points correspond to game value.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, a spherical game ball (pachinko ball) is used as an example of the game medium, but the game medium is not limited to a spherical game medium. It may be a medium.

Further, in the above embodiment, a pachinko gaming machine is used as an example of a gaming machine. In addition, one game is completed by deriving a variable display result to a variable display device capable of variable display of a plurality of types of individually identifiable symbols, and according to the variable display result derived to the variable display device. It can also be applied to slot machines in which prizes can be generated.

When a slot machine is applied as the gaming machine of the present invention, instead of decoration symbols as the decoration identification information in the pachinko gaming machine 1, symbols variably displayed on reels or a display device may be used.

In addition, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player is an example in which a jackpot game state is applied, but the present invention is not limited to this. Instead, variable display results, control and effects such as small winning game state, reach state, pseudo-continuous production state, holding series, chance up production, pre-reading notice production, loss with time saving, ceiling time saving control, etc. may be included . In the slot machine, chance zone (CZ) winning, assist time (AT) winning, replay time (RT) winning, bonus winning, and the like may be included.

In addition, the first advantageous state is "non-probable variable jackpot", the second advantageous state is the "variable probability big hit", but the present invention is not limited to this, the first advantageous state is "variable probability The second advantageous state may be a "variable probability big win A" with a larger number of rounds than the "variable probability big win B". In other words, the advantage may be "probability variation" and "non-probability variation", the number of game rounds (amount of balls thrown during a big hit), the number of executions of time saving control, and the like.

The gaming machine of the present invention can also be applied to enclosed gaming machines, slot machines, etc., in which game media are enclosed and points are awarded based on the occurrence of winnings. Also, the gaming machine capable of playing a game is at least one that performs a game, and is not limited to a pachinko gaming machine or a slot machine, and may be a general gaming machine.

1 Pachinko game machine 4A First special symbol display device 4B Second special symbol display device 5 Image display device 100 Game control microcomputer 120 Effect control CPU

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A gaming machine that can be controlled in an advantageous state advantageous to a player,
display means;
a performance execution means;
a decision means capable of deciding to control to said advantageous state;
with
The production executing means is
a prediction effect of displaying a prediction display for predicting the occurrence of a specific event in a game, and then displaying a notification display for notifying the occurrence of the specific event before the specific event occurs;
A notification effect for notifying whether or not the control is performed to the advantageous state;
a fanfare effect that is executed in a fanfare period until the control to the advantageous state is performed after the notification effect has notified that the control is to be performed in the advantageous state,
The advantageous state includes a first advantageous state and a second advantageous state that is more advantageous to the player than the first advantageous state;
As execution patterns of the prophecy effect, a first execution pattern in which the notification display is displayed at a first time period related to the execution of the notification effect, and the notification display is displayed at a second time period related to the execution of the fanfare effect. a second execution pattern where
a rate of control to the advantageous state when the prediction effect is executed in the first execution pattern is higher than a rate of control to the advantageous state when the prediction effect is not executed;
A rate of control to the second advantageous state when the prediction effect is executed in the second execution pattern is higher than a rate of control to the second advantageous state when the prediction effect is not executed.
A gaming machine characterized by:

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