JP7221254B2 - game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a game machine such as a pachinko machine capable of executing variable display.

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

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

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

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

Among such gaming machines, gaming machines capable of displaying a specific display corresponding to a variable display are known. For example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2002-200000 describes displaying a character-shaped pending display or an active display. Also, it is described that the pending display and the active display are changed.

JP 2019-13342 A

However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Literature 1, there is room for improvement in the effect of changing the mode of the specific display.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION Accordingly, it is an object of the present invention to provide a game machine capable of improving the interest of the effect of changing the mode of the specific display.

The game machine according to the present invention is
A gaming machine capable of executing variable display,
a performance execution means;
a specific display means capable of displaying a specific display corresponding to the variable display,
It is possible to change the aspect of specific display,
The aspect of specific display includes the first aspect and the second aspect,
The production execution means can execute a development destination notification production for informing the development destination production,
The destination production includes a first production and a second production with higher expectations than the first production,
The performance execution means is
Triggered by the fact that the specific display acts on a predetermined display different from the specific display, a development destination notification effect is executed,
When the specific display is in the first mode and when the specific display is in the second mode, the development destination notification performance is performed so that the ratio of determining the development destination performance to the first performance and the ratio of determining the development destination performance to the second performance are different. run,
It is characterized in that the destination notification effect is executed so that the operation when acting on the predetermined display is different depending on when the specific display is in the first mode and in the second mode.
According to such a configuration, attention is drawn to whether the specific display is the first mode or the second mode, and whether the first mode or the second mode is determined as the effect to be executed in an expansive manner. You can improve your interest.

It is a front view of the pachinko game machine in this embodiment. It is a configuration diagram showing various control boards and the like mounted in the pachinko game machine. It is a flow chart which shows an example of game control main processing. It is a flow chart showing an example of timer interrupt processing for game control. It is a flow chart which shows an example of special design process processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a big hit determination table and a variation pattern table in the characteristic part 026IW. FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a configuration of a variation pattern and a breakdown of variation time; 9 is a flowchart showing variable display start setting processing; FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of an active display change effect execution determination table, an active display change effect pattern determination table, and item types; FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a development destination determination effect pattern determination table; It is a flowchart which shows per special figure waiting processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the transition example of a production|presentation stage. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a rendering mode of a normal active display change rendering; It is a timing chart for explaining the production timing of Super Reach including special training mode. FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the display size of active display; FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a specific example of a super ready-to-win effect mode including a special training mode; FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a specific example of a super ready-to-win effect mode including a special training mode; FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a specific example of a super ready-to-win effect mode including a special training mode; FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a specific example of a super ready-to-win effect mode including a special training mode; FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a specific example of a super ready-to-win effect mode including a special training mode; FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a specific example of a super ready-to-win effect mode including a special training mode; FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a specific example of a super ready-to-win effect mode including a special training mode; FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a specific example of a super ready-to-win effect mode including a special training mode; It is an explanatory diagram for explaining a specific example of another effect mode of super ready-to-win including special training mode. It is an explanatory diagram for explaining a specific example of another effect mode of super ready-to-win including special training mode. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a specific example of another effect mode of the development destination determination 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.

At a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, on the right side of the game area), a variable display (also called a special game) of special symbols (also called special symbols) as a plurality of types of special identification information is displayed. A first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol display device 4B are provided. Each of these consists of a 7-segment LED or the like. The special symbols are represented by numbers indicating "0" to "9" and lighting patterns such as "-". The special symbol may include a pattern in which all LEDs are turned off.

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

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

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

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

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

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

In addition, at a predetermined position of the game board 2, a first suspension display 25A and a second suspension display 25B each including a plurality of LEDs are provided. , the number of first reserved memories is displayed, and the second reserved display 25B displays the number of second reserved memories according to the number of lit LEDs.

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

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

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

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

Below the winning ball device 6A and the variable winning ball device 6B, a special variable winning ball device 7 having a large winning hole is provided. The special variable winning ball device 7 is provided with a large winning opening door that is driven to open and close by a solenoid 82 (see FIG. 2), and the special winning opening as a specific area that changes between an open state and a closed state by the large winning opening door. Form.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A stick controller 31A that can be held and tilted by a player is attached to a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the game area. The stick controller 31A is provided with a trigger button that can be pressed by the player. An operation on the stick controller 31A is detected by a controller sensor unit 35A (see FIG. 2).

At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the game area, there is provided a push button 31B that allows the player to perform a predetermined instruction operation such as a pressing operation. An operation on the push button 31B is detected by a push sensor 35B (see FIG. 2).

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

(Overview of Game Progress)
A game ball is shot toward a game area by a player's rotating operation of a ball-hitting operation handle 30 provided in the pachinko game machine 1 . When the game ball passes through the passage gate 41, the normal pattern display device 20 starts the normal pattern game. In addition, when the game ball passes through the passage gate 41 during the period during the execution of the previous normal game (when the game ball passes through the passage gate 41 but the normal game based on the passage cannot be executed immediately) , the normal game based on the passage is suspended up to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4).

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

When a game ball enters the first starting winning hole formed in the winning ball device 6A, the first special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A is started.

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

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

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

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

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

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

In addition, a jackpot type is set in the "jackpot". For example, a plurality of types of opening modes (number of rounds and upper limit period of opening) of the big winning opening and game states after the jackpot game state (normal state, time saving state, variable probability state, etc. described later) are prepared, and the jackpot is obtained according to these. type is set. As the jackpot type, there may be provided a jackpot type in which a large number of prize balls can be obtained, and a jackpot type in which a small number of prize balls or almost no prize balls can be obtained.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(Progress of production, etc.)
In the pachinko gaming machine 1, various effects (effects such as notifying the progress of the game and exciting the game) are executed according to the progress of the game. The production will be described below. The effect is performed by displaying various effect images on the image display device 5. In addition to or instead of the display, sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R and/or the game effect lamp 9 It may be performed by turning on/off, operation of the movable body 32, or the like.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(Substrate configuration)
The pachinko game machine 1 is equipped with a main board 11, an effect control board 12, a sound control board 13, a lamp control board 14, a relay board 15, etc., as shown in FIG. In addition, various boards such as a payout control board, an information terminal board, a launch control board, and a power supply board are arranged on the back surface of the pachinko game machine 1 .

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The jackpot opening post-processing of step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "6". This jackpot opening post-processing includes processing for determining whether or not the number of executions of rounds in which the jackpot is opened has reached a set upper limit number of executions, and processing for judging whether or not the number of executions of rounds in which the jackpot is opened has reached a set upper limit number of executions. It includes processing to make settings for terminating . Then, when the number of executions of the round has not reached the upper limit number of executions, the value of the special process flag is updated to "5", while when the number of executions of the round reaches the upper limit number of executions, the special process flag The value is updated to "7". When the value of the special figure process flag is updated, the jackpot release post-processing ends.

The jackpot end processing of step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "7". This jackpot end processing includes a process of waiting until a waiting time corresponding to a period in which an ending production is executed as a production operation for notifying the end of the jackpot game state, and a probability change corresponding to the end of the jackpot game state. It includes processing for performing various settings for starting control and time saving control. When such setting is performed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0", and the jackpot ending process ends.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The ending effect process of step S177 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "7". In this ending effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, effect control patterns corresponding to the end of the jackpot game state, etc., and controls various effects of the ending effect at the end of the jackpot game state based on the set contents. Execute. After that, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value of "0", and the ending effect process is terminated.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(Description of Characteristic Portion 026IW)
Next, the characterizing portion 026IW of this embodiment will be described.

(jackpot determination table)
FIG. 8-1 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a big hit determination table and a variation pattern table. Among them, FIG. 8-1(A) is an example of a big hit determination table used in this characteristic portion 026IW. As shown in FIG. 8-1(A), in this example, based on the hit determination random number, it is determined that the jackpot will be awarded with a probability of about 1/300 in the low probability state, and about 1/300 in the high probability state. It is determined to be a big hit with a probability of 1/30.

In addition, not limited to the configuration shown in FIG. 8-1 (A), for example, depending on whether it is the case of executing the variable display of the first special symbol or the case of executing the variable display of the second special symbol , may have different jackpot probabilities.

Further, for example, it is configured to be able to set to one of a plurality of set values with different degrees of advantage for the player. If it is possible to check the set value of or change the set value, the big hit probability may differ depending on which set value is set.

Also, a plurality of jackpot types may be provided, each having a different advantage. Specifically, according to the jackpot type, the number of rounds in the jackpot game and the game state after the jackpot game may differ. In this case, when it is determined to be a big win based on the random number for winning determination, the type of the big win is determined based on the random number for determining the type.

(Variation pattern table)
FIGS. 8-1(B) and (C) are explanatory diagrams showing specific examples of the variation pattern table in the characteristic part 026IW. Among them, FIG. 8-1(B) shows a specific example of the variation pattern table for loss. Also, FIG. 8-1(C) shows a specific example of a variation pattern table for big wins. The variation pattern tables shown in FIGS. 8-1(B) and (C) are both used in the low-probability state. A variation pattern table (not shown) having different ratios of determination values may be used in the high-probability state and the high-base state.

In this example, as shown in FIG. 8-1 (B), in the case of deviation, the variation pattern PA1-1 (normal variation), variation pattern PA1-2 (shortening variation), variation pattern PA2 -1 (normal reach), variation pattern PA2-2 (super reach (no special training)), variation pattern PA2-3 (super reach (special training 1 time)), variation pattern PA2-4 (super reach (special training 2 times)), Any one of the variation patterns PA2-5 (super reach (special training 3 times)) is determined.

Further, in this example, as shown in FIG. 8-1 (C), in the case of a big hit, the variation patterns are variation pattern PB2-1 (normal reach) and variation pattern PB2-2 (super reach (no special training)). , Variation pattern PB2-3 (super reach (special training 1 time)), variation pattern PB2-4 (super reach (special training 2 times)), variation pattern PB2-5 (super reach (special training 3 times)) be done.

In this example, as shown in FIGS. 8-1 (B) and (C), as super reach, variation patterns PA2-2 and PB2-2 that do not go through special training mode during super reach, and special training mode during super reach There are provided variation patterns PA2-3 to PA2-5 and PB2-3 to PB2-5 passing through. In addition, as the variation patterns that pass through the special training mode during super reach, the variation patterns PA2-3 and PB2-3 in which the special training effect is performed once in the special training mode, and the variation pattern PA2- in which the special training effect is performed twice in the special training mode. 4, PB2-4, and variation patterns PA2-5, PB2-5 in which the special training effect is performed three times in the special training mode. Then, in this example, as shown in FIGS. 8-1 (B) and (C), the super reach that goes through the special training mode has a higher expectation for a big hit than the super reach that does not go through the special training mode. It is configured such that the greater the number of special training performances, the higher the degree of expectation for a big hit.

In this example, the super reach is a series of productions that are unfolded after the establishment of the reach, the super reach (introduction) part in which the production corresponding to the introductory part of the special training production is executed, and the special training mode part in which the special training production is executed. , and a super reach (second half) part in which the battle effect is executed. However, not all super reach includes all three parts, and the variation patterns PA2-2 and PB2-2 that do not go through the special training mode during super reach only execute the super reach (introduction) part, super reach The variation patterns PA2-3 to PA2-5, PB2-3 to PB2-5 that pass through the special training mode are divided into three parts: a super reach (introduction) part, a special training mode part, and a super reach (second half) part. are all executed.

Next, the configuration of each variation pattern will be described. FIG. 8-2 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the structure of the variation pattern and the breakdown of the variation time. In this example, as shown in FIG. 8-2, the elements that make up the variation pattern (which can be said to be an effect executed in the variation pattern) are "normal variation" that performs variable display in a normal manner, and ``Shortened variation'' that performs variable display in a shortened manner, ``Normal reach'' that performs normal reach as reach production, ``Super reach (introduction)'' that performs super reach (introduction) part as reach production, and special training mode part "Special training 1 time" to perform special training production once, "Special training 2 times" to perform special training production twice in special training mode part, "Special training 3 times" to perform special training production 3 times in special training mode part, Super Reach There are a "super reach (second half) (battle production)" in which a battle production is performed in the (second half) part, and a "blessing production at the time of winning" in which a blessing production at the time of winning is performed to congratulate a big hit. It should be noted that the example shown in FIG. 8B is not the only example, and other elements such as an element that performs a pseudo continuous effect may be provided.

As shown in FIG. 8-2, the fluctuation pattern PA1-1 is a fluctuation pattern that is not normal fluctuation, and includes "normal fluctuation" (15 seconds) as an element constituting the fluctuation pattern, and the total fluctuation time is 15 seconds. In addition, the variation pattern PA1-2 is a variation pattern that will not be shortened variation, includes "shortened variation" (5 seconds) as an element constituting the variation pattern, and the total variation time is 5 seconds.

Also, the variation pattern PA2-1 is a variation pattern that is lost after normal reach, and includes "normal reach" (20 seconds) as an element constituting the variation pattern, and the total variation time is 20 seconds. In addition, the variation pattern PB2-1 is a variation pattern that changes from normal reach to a big hit, and includes "normal reach" (20 seconds) and "blessing effect at the time of winning" (20 seconds) as elements constituting the variation pattern. The variation time is 40 seconds.

In addition, the variation pattern PA2-2 is a variation pattern in which only the super reach (introduction) part is executed and is lost. is 30 seconds. In addition, the variation pattern PB2-2 is a variation pattern in which only the super reach (introduction) part is executed and becomes a big hit. Production" (20 seconds) is included, and the total variable time is 50 seconds.

In addition, the variation pattern PA2-3 is a variation pattern that is lost through a super reach (introduction) part, a special training mode part with one special training production, and a super reach (second half) part, and constitutes a variation pattern. Elements include "super reach (introduction)" (30 seconds), "special training once" (10 seconds), and "super reach (second half) (battle production)" (40 seconds), and the total variable time is 80 seconds. In addition, the variation pattern PB2-3 is a variation pattern that becomes a big hit through a super reach (introduction) part, a special training mode part of one special training production, and a super reach (second half) part, and constitutes a variation pattern. The elements are "super reach (introduction)" (30 seconds), "special training once" (10 seconds), "super reach (second half) (battle production)" (40 seconds), and "blessing production at the time of winning" ( 20 seconds), and the total variation time is 100 seconds.

In addition, the variation pattern PA2-4 is a variation pattern that is lost through a super reach (introduction) part, a special training mode part with two special training effects, and a super reach (second half) part, and constitutes a variation pattern. Elements include "super reach (introduction)" (30 seconds), "special training twice" (20 seconds), and "super reach (second half) (battle production)" (40 seconds), and the total variable time is 90 seconds. Further, the variation pattern PB2-4 is a variation pattern that becomes a big hit through a super reach (introduction) part, a special training mode part with two special training productions, and a super reach (second half) part, and constitutes a variation pattern. The elements are "super reach (introduction)" (30 seconds), "special training twice" (20 seconds), "super reach (second half) (battle production)" (40 seconds), and "blessing production" ( 20 seconds), and the total variation time is 110 seconds.

In addition, the variation pattern PA2-5 is a variation pattern that is lost after a super reach (introduction) part, a special training mode part with three special training effects, and a super reach (second half) part. , including “Super Reach (Introduction)” (30 seconds), “Training 3 times” (30 seconds), and “Super Reach (Second Half) (Battle Production)” (40 seconds), and the total variable time is 100 seconds. In addition, the variation pattern PB2-5 is a variation pattern that becomes a big hit through a super reach (introduction) part, a special training mode part with three special training productions, and a super reach (second half) part, and constitutes a variation pattern. The elements are "Super reach (introduction)" (30 seconds), "Special training 3 times" (30 seconds), "Super reach (second half) (battle production)" (40 seconds), and "Blessing production at hit" ( 20 seconds), and the total variation time is 120 seconds.

(Variable display start setting process)
FIG. 8-3 is a flow chart showing the variable display start setting process (step S171) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the variable display start setting process, the effect control CPU 120 first reads the variation pattern command from the variation pattern command storage area (step 026IWS801). Next, the effect control CPU 120 displays the display result (stop symbol) is determined (step 026IWS802). That is, by executing the process of step 026IWS802 by the effect control CPU 120, according to the variable display pattern (variation pattern) determined by the variable display pattern determination means, the display result of the variable display of the identification information (the decoration pattern is stopped) A display result determining means for determining the pattern) is realized. Incidentally, when a pseudo-run is designated by the variation pattern command, the effect control CPU 120, in step 026IWS802, selects a chance symbol (for example, like "223" or "445") as a temporary stop symbol for the pseudo-run. , a combination of a jackpot pattern that does not become a reach and a pattern that is shifted by one pattern) is also determined. In addition, the effect control CPU 120 stores the data indicating the stop symbol of the determined decorative symbol in the decorative symbol display result storage area. In step 026IWS802, the effect control CPU 120 may determine whether or not the hit is a big hit based on the received variation pattern command, and may determine the decorative symbols to be stopped based on only the variation pattern command. .

Then, in the case of "missing", a combination of decoration patterns other than the above is determined. However, when the ready-to-win effect is involved, a combination of decorative patterns in which the left and right two patterns are aligned is determined. In addition, even if it is lost, in the case of "time saving lost", a combination of decorative symbols of the lost symbols including special symbols (for example, star symbols) is determined. It should be noted that it may be configured to determine a combination of decorative symbols of missing symbols including different special symbols (for example, heart-shaped symbols and diamond-shaped symbols) according to the time-saving type.

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

Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute the active display change effect for changing the mode of the active display corresponding to the variable display being executed (step 026IWS803). Details of step 026 IWS 803 will be described later.

If it is determined not to execute the active display change effect (step 026IWS804 N), the process proceeds to step 026IWS808, and if it is determined to execute the active display change effect (step 026IWS804 Y), the effect control CPU 120 , determine the effect pattern of the active display change effect (step 026IWS805). Details of step 026 IWS 805 will be described later.

Next, if it is not a super reach variation pattern including a special training mode (step 026 IWS 806 N), go to step 026 IWS 808, and if it is a super reach variation pattern including special training mode (step 026 IWS 806 Y), The performance control CPU 120 determines the performance pattern of the development destination determination performance to be executed at the end of the special training mode (step 026IWS807). Then, the process proceeds to step 026 IWS808. Details of step 026 IWS 807 will be described later.

At step 026 IWS808, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the super reach variation pattern includes the special training mode and the display result is a failure.

Then, if it is a super reach variation pattern including a special training mode and the display result is a failure (Y of step 026IWS808), the process proceeds to step 026IWS810, otherwise (N of step 026IWS808), production The control CPU 120 determines whether or not the number of fluctuations in the current production stage has reached a predetermined number (for example, 20 times) (step 026IWS809).

If the number of fluctuations in the current production stage has not reached a predetermined number (for example, 20 times) (N of step 026IWS809), the process proceeds to step 026IWS811, and if it reaches (Y of step 026IWS809), production Control CPU 120 sets an effect stage change flag indicating that the effect stage is to be changed (step 026IWS810). After that, the process moves to step 026 IWS811. It should be noted that the number of fluctuations in the current production stage, for example, if the counter is reset when the production stage is changed, and the value of the counter is incremented by 1 each time the variable display is executed, It can be specified by referring to the value of the counter.

Here, the production stage in this characteristic part 026IW will be described. FIG. 8-7 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of transition of production stages. As shown in FIG. 8-7, in this example, as production stages, production stage A, production stage B, and production stage C are provided. It is The transition condition is satisfied when either of the following conditions are met: super reach including special training mode is executed and the display result is lost, or the number of changes in the current production stage reaches a predetermined number (for example, 20 times). do.

In this example, by executing the processing of steps 026IWS808 and S810 and the processing of steps 026IWS889 to S891 described later, super reach including special training mode is executed, and when the display result is out of line, the production stage is shifted. . Further, by executing the processing of steps 026IWS809 and S810 and the processing of steps 026IWS889 to S891 described later, when the number of times the current production stage changes reaches a predetermined number (for example, 20 times), the production stage is shifted. .

The production stage is not limited to the configuration shown in this example, and may be configured so that the player can select the production stage by operating operating means such as the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B.

In this example, as shown in FIG. 8-7, character A is associated with production stage A, character B is associated with production stage B, and character C is associated with production stage C. . Then, in each production stage, a production in which the associated character is the main character (for example, a production before establishment of ready-to-win, an production after establishment of ready-to-win, a super ready-to-win production, etc.) is executed. Also, in each production stage, the associated character is displayed as part of the background display of the image display device 5 . Note that the stages are not limited to those shown in FIGS. 8 and 7, and, for example, an effect stage that is not associated with any character may be provided.

At step 026IWS811, the effect control CPU 120 selects a process table corresponding to the variation pattern, the current effect stage, and the content of the effect decided to be executed (step 026IWS811).

Next, the effect control CPU 120 starts the process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table (step 026IWS812).

The process table is a table in which process data referred to when the effect control CPU 120 executes control of the effect device is set. That is, the effect control CPU 120 controls the effect devices (parts for effect) such as the image display device 5 according to the process data set in the process table. The process table is composed of data in which a plurality of combinations of process timer setting values, display control execution data, lamp control execution data and sound number data are collected. The display control execution data includes data indicating each variation mode constituting the variation mode during the variable display time (variation time) of the variable display of the decorative pattern. Specifically, data related to changing the display screen of the image display device 5 is described. In addition, the process timer set value is set with a variable time in the mode of variation. The effect control CPU 120 refers to the process table, and performs control to display the decoration pattern in the variation mode set in the display control execution data for the time set in the process timer set value. Also, the process table is stored in the ROM of the effect control board 80 . Also, the process table is prepared according to each variation pattern.

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

In addition, the production control CPU 120 controls the production device (the image display device 5 as the production component, the production component as the Various lamps and speakers 8L, 8R as performance parts are controlled (step 026IWS813). 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.

By executing the process of step 026 IWS813, an effect corresponding to the variation pattern, the current effect stage, and the contents decided to be executed is realized.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 sets the variable time timer to a value corresponding to the variable time specified by the variable pattern command (step 026IWS814).

Then, the effect control CPU 120 sets the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the effect process during variable display (step S172) (step 026IWS815).

Next, the details of the process (step 026IWS803) of determining whether or not to execute the active display change effect in the variable display start setting process will be described.

At step 026 IWS803, for example, referring to the active display change effect execution determination table shown in FIG. 8-4(A), it is determined whether or not to execute the active display change effect.

In the active display change effect execution decision table shown in FIG. 8-4 (A), the super reach fluctuation pattern has a higher execution decision rate than the normal reach fluctuation pattern, and the super reach fluctuation pattern including the special training mode (Specifically, super reach (special training 1 time) variation pattern PA2-3, PB2-3, super reach (special training 2 times) variation pattern PA2-4, PB2-5, super reach (special training 3 times) Variation patterns PA2-4, PB2-5) are better than super reach variation patterns that do not include special training mode (specifically, super reach (no special training) variation patterns PA2-2, PB2-2) Also, the execution decision ratio is high, and the execution decision ratio increases as the number of special training modes increases. That is, it is configured such that the execution determination ratio of the active display change effect is higher for a variation pattern with a higher degree of expectation for a big hit. With such a configuration, it is possible to increase the degree of expectation for a big hit when the active display change effect is executed, and to make the players interested in whether or not the active display change effect is executed.

Note that the reliability shown in FIG. 8-4(A) is the ratio of the display result to be a big hit when the active display change effect is executed in each variation pattern.

In this example, when the variation pattern is either normal reach or super reach (no special training mode), when the active display change effect is executed, the active display changes without going through the special training mode (hereinafter, such The active display change effect is also called a normal active display change effect). On the other hand, if the active display change effect is executed when the variation pattern is one of the super reach including the special training mode, the active display changes via the special training mode (hereinafter referred to as such active The display change effect is also called a special active display change effect). With such a configuration, various change patterns can be realized.

Next, details of the processing (step 026IWS805) for determining the effect pattern of the active display change effect in the variable display start setting process will be described.

At step 026IWS805, for example, any one of the active display change effect pattern determination tables shown in FIGS. Specifically, when the variation pattern is either normal reach or super reach (without special training mode), the normal active display change effect pattern determination table [variation without special training mode] shown in FIG. pattern], and in the case of super reach (special training mode 1 time), the first special active display change effect pattern determination table [super reach (special training 1 time) variation pattern shown in FIG. 8-4 (C) ], and in the case of super reach (special training mode 2 times), the second special active display change effect pattern determination table [for super reach (special training mode 2 times) fluctuation pattern ], in the case of super reach (special training mode 3 times), the third special active display change effect pattern determination table [for super reach (special training 3 times) variation pattern] shown in FIG. 8-4 (E) See

As shown in the normal active display change effect pattern determination table of FIG. 8-4(B), in this example, as the effect pattern of the normal active display change effect, the active display changes from normal color (white) to blue. A pattern A and a non-special training pattern B that changes to red are provided, and the non-special training pattern B that changes to red has a higher expectation for a big hit than the non-special training pattern A that changes to blue. It is In addition to the example shown in FIG. 8-4(B), as a production pattern for the normal active display change production, a non-special training pattern in which the active display changes from the normal color (white) to a color other than blue or red, such as green or gold. may be provided, and the reliability (big hit expectation) may be different from the case of blue or red. Also, for example, as a normal active display change effect, the display size of the active display is increased. Other effect patterns may be provided, such as changing the display size to a smaller size (that is, changing to a larger display size when the special active display change effect is executed).

FIG. 8-8 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the effect mode of the normal active display change effect. When the normal active display change effect is executed by the non-special training pattern A that changes to blue and the non-special training pattern B that changes to red, any time during the variable display such as when the fluctuation starts, when the reach is established, or when the super reach starts At the timing of , the display color of the active display spontaneously changes without using an item that is used in a special training effect, which will be described later, nor does the item affect the active display. Specifically, when the normal active display change effect of the non-special training pattern A is executed, the normal color (white) active display (active display character AHC) shown in FIG. As shown in (2A), it spontaneously changes to blue (that is, without being influenced by other displays such as items, icons, characters, etc.). Further, when the normal active display change effect of the non-special training pattern B is executed, the normal color (white) active display (active display character AHC) shown in FIG. 8-8 (1) is changed to FIG. , spontaneously (that is, without being affected by other displays such as items, icons, characters, etc.).

Note that the present invention is not limited to this example, and in the normal active display change effect, an effect suggesting a change may be executed before the active display (active display character AHC) changes. For example, as effects suggesting a change before the normal active display change effect, for example, an effect in which the active display (active display character AHC) performs a predetermined action alone, the transparency of the active display (active display character AHC), Execution of an effect in which the brightness is increased for a predetermined period, an effect in which a glowing effect display is displayed around the active display (active display character AHC), a effect in which a predetermined sound effect is output, and a predetermined lamp mode effect. You may make it It should be noted that any effect may be different from a part of the special active display change effect to prevent confusion between the normal active display change effect and the special active display change effect. may be made common so that attention may be paid to which of the normal active display change effect and the special active display change effect is executed.

Note that the effect display is an image display attached to the target display (active display, background display, etc. in this example), and the target display is not actually It is an image display that adds a visual effect as if it were moving like that (moving like that). Specifically, although the active display does not actually shine, an image imitating particles of light with high luminance is displayed around the active display as effect display in order to make it appear as if it is shining. Also, for example, the background display is not actually burning, but in order to make it look as if it is burning, as an effect display, an image simulating a flame is displayed superimposed on the background display.

Now, let's talk about Super Reach, which includes special training mode. FIG. 8-9 is a timing chart for explaining the super ready-to-win performance timing including the special training mode.

In this example, when the special training mode is started during super reach, the special training effect is executed, and as a result of the special training effect being executed, the mode of the active display changes. Then, a panel roulette performance is executed to incite whether the special training mode is to be continued or terminated, and when the special training mode is continued, the effect is reported by the panel roulette performance, and the special training performance is executed again. On the other hand, when the special training mode ends, a panel roulette effect is notified to that effect, and a development destination determination effect is executed to determine which of the plurality of types of battle effects to be executed in a developmental manner. After that, the determined battle effect is executed.

In this example, since items are used in the special training effect, the special training effect is also referred to as an item effect. Note that the special training effect includes an effect in which the used item can be obtained (for example, a special training effect using a hammer as an item is executed, and the active display character AHC changes to possess the item (hammer). ), and an unobtainable effect (for example, a special training effect using a rope as an item) is performed, but the active display character AHC does not change to possess the item (rope), and the size There is a size-up production pattern that changes to a large mode), but they are collectively referred to as item production. Further, a mode in which the active display character AHC displayed as an active display does not possess an item is called a first mode, and a mode in which the active display character AHC possesses an item is also called a second mode.

In this example, the special training effect is executed a maximum of 3 times corresponding to the variation patterns PA2-5 and PB2-5, but the maximum may be less than 2 times or may be 4 times or more. Also, in this example, the mode of the active display is always changed each time the special training effect is executed (that is, the active display change effect that changes the mode of the active display is executed for each special training effect). However, the configuration is not limited to such a configuration, and there may be a pattern in which the mode of active display does not change even though the special training effect is executed. For example, the mode of active display may be changed when the special training effect is a result of special training success, and the mode of active display may not be changed when the special training effect is a result of special training failure.

Of the timing charts shown in FIGS. 8-9, the timing chart of FIG. 8-9 (1) corresponds to the fluctuation pattern of super reach (without special training mode). In the case of the super reach (no special training mode) variation pattern, as shown in FIG. 8-9 (1), only the super reach (introduction) part is executed, and the variation stops without starting the special training mode.

The timing chart of FIG. 8-9 (2) corresponds to the fluctuation pattern of super reach (one time in special training mode). In the case of one special training mode, the special training mode is started after the super reach (introduction) part, and the special training effect is executed. Then, when the panel roulette effect is executed after the special training effect and the match start panel indicating that the special training mode ends is stopped, the special training mode ends. After that, when the development destination determination effect is executed and the development destination battle effect is determined, the determined battle effect (super reach (second half)) is started. When the variation pattern is super reach (one special training mode) and the active display changing effect is executed, the active display is changed in the first special training effect. That is, the timing at which the active display changes is one time.

The timing chart of FIG. 8-9 (3) corresponds to the fluctuation pattern of super reach (special training mode twice). In the case of the special training mode twice, the special training mode is started after the super reach (introduction) part, and the special training effect is executed. Then, when the panel roulette effect is executed after the special training effect and the continuation panel indicating the continuation of the special training mode is stopped, the second special training effect is executed. Then, when the panel roulette effect is executed after the second special training effect and the match start panel is stopped, the special training mode ends. After that, when the development destination determination effect is executed and the development destination battle effect is determined, the determined battle effect (super reach (second half)) is started. When the variation pattern is super reach (twice in special training mode), when the active display change effect is executed, the first active display change is performed in the first special training effect, and the second special training effect is performed. A second active indication change is made. That is, the timing at which the active display changes is two times.

The timing chart of FIG. 8-9 (4) corresponds to the variation pattern of super reach (three times in special training mode). In the case of the special training mode three times, the special training mode is started after the super reach (introduction) part, and the special training effect is executed. Then, when the panel roulette effect is executed after the special training effect and the continuation panel is stopped, the second special training effect is executed. After the second special training effect, when the panel roulette effect is executed and the continuation panel is stopped, the third special training effect is executed. Then, when the panel roulette effect is executed after the third special training effect and the game start panel is stopped, the special training mode ends. After that, when the development destination determination effect is executed and the development destination battle effect is determined, the determined battle effect (super reach (second half)) is started. When the variation pattern is super reach (special training mode 3 times), when the active display change effect is executed, the first change in the active display is performed in the first special training effect, and the second special training effect is performed. The active display is changed for the second time, and the active display is changed for the third time in the special training effect for the third time. That is, the timing at which the active display changes is three times.

When the variation pattern is Super Reach (one-time special training mode), the first special active display change effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. is determined as the first special training pattern in which the size increases to a special small size and changes to blue (size up + change to blue). In addition to the example shown in FIG. 8-4 (C), even when the variation pattern is Super Reach (1 time in special training mode), the active display changes to the state of possessing an item. An active display change effect may be executed.

When the variation pattern is super reach (twice in special training mode), the second special active display change effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. is increased to a special small size and changes to blue (size up + blue change), and in the second special training production, the active display increases to a special medium size and changes to red (size up + red change) 2 Intensive training pattern is determined. It should be noted that not only the example shown in FIG. 8-4 (D), even when it is a variation pattern of super reach (special training mode 2 times), it is an item get production pattern in which the active display changes to the state of possessing an item. An active display change effect may be executed.

When the variation pattern is super reach (three times in special training mode), the third special active display change effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. In the second special training, the size increases to a special medium size and changes to red (size up + red change), and the third time In the special training effect, the size increases to a special large size and changes to gold (size up + gold change). The third special training pattern A, and the active display increases to a special small size in the first special training effect and changes to blue. (size up + change to blue), in the second special training effect, it will increase in size to a special medium size and change to red, and it will change to possess an item (size up + change to red + item), and in the third special training The third special training pattern B, where the size increases to a special large size and changes to gold (size up + gold change) in the production, and the active display changes to a special small size and changes to blue in the first special training production, Furthermore, it changes to the mode of possessing an item (size up + blue change + item), and in the second special training production, it increases in size to a special medium size and changes to red (size up + red change), and in the third special training production and a third special training pattern C in which the size increases to a special large size and changes to gold (size up + change to gold).

As shown in FIG. 8-4 (E), when the active display change effect is executed in the third special training pattern A, the active display (active display character AHC) is a special small size blue color by the first special training effect. In the second special training effect, it changes to a special medium size and a red color, and in the third special training effect, it changes to a special large size and a gold color. Further, when the active display change effect is executed in the third special training pattern B, the active display (the active display character AHC) is changed to a special small size and blue color by the first special training effect, and is changed to a blue color by the second special training effect. , it changes to a special medium size, red color, and possesses an item, and by the third special training effect, it changes to a special large size, gold color, and possession of an item. Further, when the active display change effect is executed in the third special training pattern C, the active display (active display character AHC) changes to a special small size, blue color, and holding an item due to the first special training effect, By the second special training effect, it changes to a special medium size, red color, and holding an item, and by the third special training effect, it changes to a special large size, gold color, and holding an item.

In this example, as shown in FIGS. 8-4 (B) to (E), in the special active display change effect in which the active display changes through the special training mode, the active display changes without going through the special training mode. Reliability (big hit expectation) is higher than normal active display change production. With such a configuration, it is possible to make the user pay attention to the pattern in which the active display changes, and to create a sense of anticipation when the special training mode is started.

Also, in this example, as shown in FIG. 3 Reliability (big hit expectation) is higher than intensive training pattern A. With such a configuration, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the production pattern and improve the interest.

Further, in this example, as shown in FIGS. 8-4 (B) to (E), when the mode of the active display changes in the special training mode, the shape of the active display changes from the normal shape to the non-normal shape, The display color of the active display changes from a normal display color (for example, normal color (white)) to a non-normal display color (for example, blue, red, gold, etc.). Specifically, when the active display character AHC changes to a mode in which the active display character AHC possesses a large size or an item in the special training mode, the display color also changes. With such a configuration, it is possible to make it easy to understand that the transition to the intensive training mode and the change in the active display mode are special.

Note that the configuration is not limited to this example, and for example, an effect pattern of a special active display change effect in which only the display color of the active display changes in the special training mode may be provided. Specifically, a special training effect (item effect) using blue paint as an item is executed in the central display area of the image display device 5, and when the character succeeds in special training in the special training effect (item effect), the blue paint is displayed as an image. An effect pattern may be provided in which the active display displayed in the peripheral display area of the display device 5 is acted upon to change the active display to blue.

Further, for example, after transitioning to the special training mode, when the mode after the change of the active display (the active display character AHC) changed by the first special training effect is the mode in which the item is possessed, the item is not possessed. You may make it the ratio which special training mode continues becomes high rather than when it is a mode. By doing so, when the special training mode is one special training effect, the ratio of the first special training effect to be executed other than the item getting effect increases, and when the special training mode is two or three special training effects, , the rate at which the item get effect is executed in the first special training effect increases. With such a configuration, it is possible to realize a game feature that makes people expect that the state after the change when it first changes will be the state of possessing the item.

Further, for example, in the special training mode, the active display change effects may be executed in order from the kind with the lowest expectation for big hit. For example, if the expectation of a big hit is high in the order of item get > size up > color change in the active display change effect, in the first special training effect, the active display change effect of color change is executed, and in the second special training effect, the size An up active display change effect may be executed, and an item get active display change effect may be executed in the third special training effect.

Next, items will be explained. FIG. 8-4(F) is an explanatory diagram showing types of items. In this example, in the production stage A in which the character A is mainly used, when the active display change production by the special training production (item production) for getting the item is executed, the active display is changed to the mode in which the item "hammer" is possessed. Change. Also, in the production stage B in which the character B is mainly used, when the item get active display change production is executed, the active display changes to the mode in which the item "shinai" is held. In addition, in the production stage C in which the character C is mainly used, when the active display change production of item get is executed, the active display changes to the mode in which the item "pipe chair" is possessed.

Also, in this example, the special training effect (item effect) differs depending on the character trained in the central display area 50 of the image display device 5 (that is, depending on the effect stage). For example, when character A is mainly used in production stage A, special training "hammer throwing" is performed as a special training production for item acquisition (item production), and if the special training succeeds, the active display will display "hammer". change in mode. Further, for example, when the character B is mainly used in the production stage B, special training "shinai! The active display changes to a mode in which you possess a "bamboo sword". With such a configuration, it is possible to realize various presentations and improve interest.

In addition, in this example, the content of the special training effect (that is, the type of special training) differs depending on the character used in the special training effect (item effect), and the active display mode after the change differs, but the active display mode after the change is different. Even if , there is no difference in the degree of expectation of a big win. Specifically, in a special training effect using the character A and the male character CM, as shown in FIG. In the special training effect using the character CW, as shown in (11) in FIG. There is no difference in the expected jackpot. With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the design from becoming complicated by making the degree of expectation constant while realizing various presentations and improving the interest.

Next, the display size of active display will be described. In this example, the display sizes of the active display (active display character AHC) are a normal size, a special small size that is larger than the normal size, a special medium size that is larger than the special small size, and a special large size that is larger than the special medium size. size and provided. That is, the special small size, special medium size, and special large size displayed by executing the special active display change effect are all larger than the normal size. With such a configuration, it is possible to give a strong impression when the special active display change effect having higher reliability (big hit expectation) than the normal active display change effect is executed.

8-10 are explanatory diagrams showing specific examples of the display size of the active display. Of FIGS. 8-10, FIG. 8-10 (1A) shows a normal size active display (active display character AHC) in a blue form, and FIG. 8-10 (1B) shows a normal size in a red form. is displayed (active display characters AHC). That is, FIG. 8-10 (1A) shows an example in which the normal active display change effect of the non-special training pattern A is executed, and FIG. 8-10 (1B) shows the normal active non-special training pattern B An example of the case where the display change effect is executed is shown.

Of FIGS. 8-10, FIGS. 8-10 (2A) to (2C) show an example when the special active display change effect is executed. In this example, when the special active display change effect is executed, the size increases and the color changes. Therefore, in FIG. In FIG. 8-10 (2B), a special medium size red active display (active display character AHC) is displayed, and in FIG. 8-10 (2C) a special large size gold active display (active display character AHC) is displayed. As described above, when the display size of the active display (active display character AHC) changes, the display color also changes, so that the difference can be easily recognized.

In this example, as shown in FIGS. 8-10, the active display (active display character) is about 1/5 the height of the display area of the image display device 5 in the normal size, and the image in the special small size. The height of the display area of the display device 5 is about 1/4, the height of the display area of the image display device 5 is about 1/2 when the special medium size is used, and the height of the image display device 5 is about 1/2 when the special large size is used. The size is about 3/4 of the height of the display area. Further, as shown in FIGS. 8-10, the active display (active display character) is displayed at the lower center (normal position) of the display area of the image display device 5 when the size is normal. When the special large size is selected, it is displayed in the lower center (special position) of the display area of the image display device 5 . Then, as shown in FIGS. 8-4 (C) to (E), the reliability (big hit expectation) is high in the order of special large size>special medium size>special small size>normal size. With such a configuration, the difference between the normal active display change effect and the special active display change effect can be emphasized, and the interest in the special training mode, the special training effect, and the special active display change effect can be enhanced. In addition, as the display size of the active display (active display character) increases, that is, as the presence increases, the reliability (big hit expectation) increases, so it is possible to make the reliability (big hit expectation) easy to understand. can.

Also, in this example, as shown in FIG. ) obscures the decorative pattern on the left side, it is possible to emphasize the high degree of reliability (the degree of expectation of a big hit). Not limited to this embodiment, the decorative pattern is displayed with priority over the active display (active display character AHC) (that is, displayed in front) so that it is possible to easily recognize at any time which number the reach is established. can be

Also, in this example, as shown in FIGS. 8-10, the active display is shaped like a human. With such a configuration, it is possible to increase the relevance to the production of special training effects for performing special training. can be suitably expressed by growing (for example, increasing the display size).

Next, the details of the processing (step 026IWS807) for determining the effect pattern of the destination determination effect in the variable display start setting processing will be described.

In step 026 IWS807, for example, referring to the development destination determination effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. It is determined to be either a production pattern of fighting (developing into a second battle production). In the example shown in FIG. 8-5(A), the degree of expectation for a big hit is higher when playing against enemy character B (developing into the second battle effect) than playing against enemy character A (developing into the first battle effect). is configured to be high.

In this example, when the special training mode ends, the development destination determination effect is executed, and the development destination determination effect shows the contents of the effects that are progressively executed after the special training mode ends. Specifically, when the development destination determination effect of the effect pattern of fighting the enemy character A is executed, when the special training mode ends, the first battle effect of developing the enemy character A is executed, and the enemy character is executed. When the development destination determination effect of the effect pattern of fighting against B is executed, the second battle effect of advancing against the enemy character B is executed when the special training mode ends. Therefore, in this example, when the effect pattern of the destination determination effect is determined, the type of battle effect to be executed after the end of the special training mode is also determined.

Also, in this example, when the variable display result is a big hit, the rate at which the item get active display change effect is executed as shown in FIG. 8-1 (C) and FIGS. is high, and as shown in FIG. 8-5, the ratio of being determined to be the second battle effect in which the player fights against enemy character B as the development destination in the development destination determination effect is also high. In other words, when the development destination determination effect is executed while the active display character AHC is in possession of an item, the probability that the development destination is determined to be the second battle effect is high. With such a configuration, attention is drawn to whether the active display character AHC is in possession of an item or whether the first battle effect or the second battle effect is determined as the effect to be progressively executed. can improve interest.

(Waiting process per special figure)
FIG. 8-6 is a flow chart showing the special figure per waiting process (step S173) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the special figure per waiting process, the effect control CPU 120 first subtracts 1 from the value of the fixed effect period timer (step 026IWS871), and confirms whether the value of the fixed effect period timer after the subtraction has timed out ( step 026 IWS 872). If the value of the fixed effect period timer after subtraction has not timed out, the value of the process timer is subtracted by 1 (step 026IWS873), and the contents of process data n (display control execution data n, lamp control execution data n, sound number data n), control of the performance devices (image display device 5 as performance parts, various lamps as performance parts, and speakers 8L and 8R as performance parts) is executed (step 026IWS874).

In addition, when the process timer times out (step 026IWS875), the effect control CPU 120 switches the process data (step 026IWS876). In addition, the effect control CPU 120 sets the next process timer set value in the process table to the process timer, and starts the process timer (step 087IWS877).

Next, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the stationary symbol of the decorative symbol is being displayed (step 026IWS878). If the stop pattern of the decorative pattern is being displayed, the process is terminated. When the stationary symbol of the decorative symbol is not being displayed, the effect control CPU 120 performs control to stop and display the stationary symbol (and the small symbol) of the determined decorative symbol (step 026IWS879).

When the jackpot pattern is stopped and displayed in the processing of step 026IWS879 (Y in step 026IWS880), the effect control CPU 120 sets a jackpot stop flag indicating that the jackpot pattern has been confirmed and displayed (step 026IWS881). Then, the process ends.

If the value of the fixed effect period timer after the subtraction has timed out (that is, if the pattern fixed period has passed), the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the big hit stop flag is set (step 026IWS882). If the jackpot stop flag is set, the effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not it has received a jackpot start designation command (step 026IWS883). It should be noted that whether or not the jackpot start designation command has been received can be determined, for example, by confirming whether or not the jackpot start designation command reception flag (see step 026IWS622) is set. If the jackpot start designation command is not received, the process is terminated as it is.

If the jackpot start designation command is received, the effect control CPU 120 resets the jackpot stop flag (step 026IWS884). Next, the effect control CPU 120 selects a process table corresponding to the effect during the big hit (step 026IWS885). Then, the effect control CPU 120 starts the process timer by setting the process timer setting value to the process timer (step 026IWS886), and the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number In accordance with data 1), control of the performance devices (image display device 5 as performance parts, various lamps as performance parts, and speaker 27 as performance parts) is executed (step 026IWS887).

Then, the effect control CPU 120 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the effect process during the big hit (step 026IWS888).

If the jackpot stop flag is not set (that is, if the losing symbol is stopped and displayed), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the effect stage change flag is set (step 026IWS889). Then, when the effect stage change flag is set, the effect control CPU 120 resets the effect stage change flag (step 026IWS890), and performs control to change the effect stage (step 026IWS891). Thereafter, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variable display start waiting process (step S170) (step 026IWS889).

(Production example)
Next, a specific example of a super ready-to-win effect mode including a special training mode will be described. FIGS. 8-11 to 8-18 are explanatory diagrams for explaining a specific example of the super ready-to-win effect mode including the special training mode. In addition, in FIGS. 8-11 to 8-18, the effect screen transitions in the order of (1), (2), and (3).

In Figures 8-11 to 8-18, in production stage A, when the variation pattern is super reach (special training 3 times), the first time (size up + blue change), the second time (size up + red change) + item), and the third special training pattern B (see FIG. 8-4 (E)) for the third time (size up + money change). In this example, regardless of whether the variable display result is a big hit or a loss, the special active display changing effect of the same effect pattern is executed in the same effect stage with the same change pattern of the number of times of special training. Once determined, the super reach (introduction) part and the training mode part are executed in a common manner. In other words, the effects shown in FIGS. 8-11 to 8-18 are executed in common regardless of whether the variable display result is a big win or a loss.

Specifically, when the variable display is started and reach is established, as shown in FIG. 4” is displayed.

In this example, as shown in FIG. 8-11(1), the active display character AHC is displayed as an active display at the bottom center (normal position) of the display area of the image display device 5, except during special effects. , a hold display character HC is displayed on the lower left side of the display area of the image display device 5 as a hold display. Also, the active display character AHC is displayed in a normal size and normal color (white) in a slightly fluctuating manner. Thereafter, the active display character AHC is displayed in the normal size and normal color (white) mode until the timing shown in FIG. 8-13 (18), which will be described later.

Next, as a ready-to-win effect, a display is made in which a character B appears together with a character A corresponding to the effect stage A, and the character A receives a balloon received from the character B (FIG. 8-11 (2)). Then, when character A sees what the balloon is (Fig. 8-11 (3)), the balloon is blown away by the wind (Fig. 8-11 (4)), and character A chases after it (Fig. 8 -11 (5)), cannot be caught (Fig. 8-11 (6)), and gets stuck on the car (Fig. 8-11 (7)).

Here, as shown in FIG. 8-11(7), a display is made in which the number "5" emerges from the balloon caught on the car, suggesting that the reach is lost. However, as shown in FIG. 8-11(8), a display in which a male character CM appears from a car is displayed, suggesting that the intensive training mode is set. In this example, the effects shown in FIGS. 8-11 (7) and (8) correspond to the super reach (introduction) part of the super reach.

Next, as shown in FIG. 8-12(9), the male character CM becomes huge, and as shown in FIGS. Characters of "Special training!" Specifically, in FIG. 8-12 (10), a part of the characters of the special training mode transition display "special training" is displayed, and in FIG. 8-12 (11) a part of the characters of the special training mode transition display is displayed, and in FIG. 8-12 (12), all the characters of the special training mode transition display are displayed as "special training!", and a glowing effect display is displayed around the special training mode transition display. . Also, at the timing shown in FIG. 8-12 (11), the transparency of the active hold character AHC is increased, and at the timing shown in FIG. 8-12 (12), the transparency of the active hold character AHC is restored. Is displayed.

In this example, as shown in FIG. 8-11 (8), before the start of the special training mode, a super reach (introductory) part using the male character CM is produced, and when the special training mode is entered, the As shown in -12 (9), the male character CM, which is used continuously from the super reach (introduction) part production, is enlarged, and the special training mode transition display "special training!" is displayed. In addition, the character A used in the production of the super reach (introduction) part before the start of the special training mode continues to be used in the special training mode. With such a configuration, it is possible to enhance the interlocking of a plurality of effects and make the flow of the effects easier to understand. In this example, the character associated with the production stage is used before and after the start of the special training mode. The character may continue to be used in special training mode.

Next, as shown in FIG. 8-12 (13), the effect display of a burning flame is displayed, and the male character CM and the special training mode transition display "special training!" are erased. At this time, the active hold character AHC is displayed by jumping from the lower center (normal position) to the lower left side (special position) of the display area of the image display device 5, and is temporarily transparent when the movement is completed. degree increases. Also, the reserved character HC is erased.

In this example, before the movement of the active pending character AHC shown in FIG. 8-12 (13) is started, the transparency of the active pending character AHC increases as shown in FIG. 8-12 (11), and then As shown in FIG. 8-12(12), the transparency of the active hold character AHC is restored and displayed. That is, the transparency of the active suspension character AHC is once increased before the movement of the active suspension character AHC is started, and is restored. More specifically, before the active display character AHC moves, the transparency is increased so as to fade out without moving the XY axes (that is, without moving the position in either the vertical or horizontal direction). is configured to return transparency to With such a configuration, it is possible to make it easy to understand that the movement of the active holding character AHC is started. Note that the present invention is not limited to the mode shown in this example. For example, before the movement of the active suspension character AHC is started, the active suspension character AHC flashes once and returns to its original state, or a predetermined action (for example, jumping) is performed. previous preparatory operation) may be performed.

Also, in this example, as shown in FIGS. 8-12 (12) to (13), a special training mode transition display (in this example, a character display of "special training!") is displayed to inform the transition to the special training mode. It is possible, and the special training mode transition display includes a plurality of characters, and the characters are displayed sequentially. Note that the active hold character AHC has a higher display priority than the special training mode transition display. Then, after all the letters of the special training mode transition display "Special training!" are displayed, and after the special training mode transition display "Special training!" With such a configuration, by performing the display of the special training mode transition display and the movement of the active hold character AHC without overlapping the timing, it is possible to draw attention to each of them, and it is possible to make it easy to understand that the transition to the special mode is to be made. can.

Also, in this example, as shown in FIGS. 8-12 (12) to (13), the active hold character AHC displays the special training mode transition display "special training!" and the special training mode transition display "special training! has a higher display priority than the burning flame effect display (FIG. 8-12 (13)) that covers . Further, as shown in FIGS. 8-12 (12) to (13), the timing of starting the movement of the active holding character AHC and the timing of ending the special training mode transition display "special training!" are interlocked. Specifically, the movement of the active pending character AHC is performed while the display of the special training mode transition display "special training!" is finished behind the active pending character AHC. With such a configuration, the movement of the active suspension character AHC is performed while the special training mode transition display is finished behind the active suspension character AHC. You can make the transition easier to understand. In the example shown in FIG. 8-12 (12), the active suspension character AHC is displayed in a manner that does not overlap the special training mode transition display "special training!" Regardless of the mode, it overlaps a part of the glowing effect display around the special training mode transition display "Special training!" And the special training mode transition display "Special training!" displayed). Also, the method of ending the special training mode transition display "special training!"

Further, in this example, as shown in FIG. 8-12 (13), when shifting to the special training mode, the display position of the active display (active display character AHC) is configured to move from the normal display position to the special display position. It is Specifically, it is configured to move from the lower center (normal position) of the display area of the image display device 5 to the lower left side (special position). With such a configuration, it is possible to make it easy to understand that shifting to the special training mode and changing the state of the active display after shifting to the special training mode are special.

Also, in this example, as shown in FIG. 8-12 (13), when the active display character AHC moves to the lower left side (special position) when shifting to the special training mode, the two reserved characters HC that have been displayed up to that point are displayed. configured to be erased. With such a configuration, it is possible to display the active display character AHC in a large size, to emphasize the impression of the performance related to the active display character AHC, and to make it easy to understand that the special training mode has been started.

Next, as shown in FIG. 8-12 (14), a title display "special training 1 balance challenge" indicating the details of the special training effect executed in the special training mode is displayed.

In this example, as shown in FIG. 8-12 (14), after the movement of the active display character AHC is completed, the title display "special training part 1 balance challenge" indicating the details of the special training effect is displayed. ing. With such a configuration, it is possible to develop into a special training production in a smooth flow, and to improve interest.

Also, in this example, as shown in FIG. If the name of the item is included as the title display of the production (item production), it can be "tightrope walking" or "rope challenge". However, in this special training effect (item effect), the active display character AHC does not change to possess an item (rope) as a result. It is configured to display a title display ("special training 1 balance challenge" in this example). With such a configuration, it is possible to make it easy to understand whether or not the effect is such that the item can be possessed.

Next, as shown in FIG. 8-12 (15), a display is made in which the character A challenges tightrope walking. , and a level-up icon LIA on which an active display character is drawn are displayed. At this time, the character display of "success" is displayed with an effect display in which the characters are illuminated, and the level-up icon LIA is displayed with a higher display priority than the character display of "success". That is, the level-up icon LIA is displayed in front of the character display of "success".

Next, as shown in FIG. 8-13 (17), when the level-up icon LIA collides with the active display character AHC, as shown in FIG. As the size increases to a small size, a display that changes to blue is performed. Also, at this time, along with the display of a thumbs-up pose suggesting that the active display character AHC has a good result, an effect display such that the surroundings of the active display character AHC are illuminated is displayed.

The change of the active display character AHC shown in FIG. 8-13 (18) corresponds to the first "size up + blue change" in the third special training pattern B active display change effect. In this example, from FIG. 8-13 (18) to the timing shown in FIG. 8-14 (31), the active display character AHC is displayed in a special small size and in blue.

Next, as shown in FIG. 8-13 (19), when the active display character AHC hits the background display on the image display device 5, the background display cracks (breaks) as shown in FIG. 8-13 (20). ), a panel used for a panel roulette effect appears, and the active display character AHC pushes the panel. That is, when the active display character AHC hits the background display on the image display device 5 or when the active display character AHC presses a panel used for panel roulette effect, it is determined whether the special training mode is to be continued or ended. A fanning panel roulette effect (FIGS. 8-13 (19) to (24)) is executed.

In the present example, as shown in FIGS. 8-13 (19) and (20), a panel roulette effect that encourages the continuation or termination of the special training mode that changes the mode of the active display character AHC is performed. Since it is triggered by acting on a panel used for background display or panel roulette effect, it is possible to improve interest.

Further, in this example, as shown in FIGS. 8-1 (B), (C), and FIGS. 8-4 (A) to (E), as the special training mode continues and the number of special training effects (item effects) increases, Since the degree of expectation for a big hit is high, attention can be paid to whether or not it is reported that the special training mode will continue by the panel roulette presentation.

Further, in this example, as shown in FIGS. 8-4 (D) and (E), when the special training mode continues and the special training effect (item effect) is executed, the active display (active display character AHC) is always displayed. changes and the degree of expectation for a big hit increases, it is possible to draw attention to the fact that the special training mode continues and the mode of the active display changes.

The panel used for the panel roulette effect includes a game start panel AP1 indicating that the special training mode ends (the battle effect starts) as shown in FIG. 8-13 (20), and FIG. 8-13 (22). There is a continuation panel AP2 indicating that the intensive training mode will continue, as shown in FIG. Then, in the panel roulette effect, as shown in FIGS. 8-13 (21) to (23), the continuation panel AP2 is stopped in front, that is, the end of the special training mode (the battle effect is started). The active display character AHC pushes the panel so as to change from the state to the state indicating that the intensive training mode continues. With such a mode, it is possible to preferably express that the active display character AHC is going to further train and become stronger (that is, to continue the special training mode to increase the expectation of a big hit). In this example, as shown in FIG. 8-13 (22), when both panels, the match start panel AP1 and the continuation panel AP2, are displayed, the movement of the panels is performed so that both panels can be clearly seen by the player. appears to slow down. For example, the active display character AHC is displayed such that the force of pressing the panel and the force of being pushed back counteract each other, and the movement of the panel stops.

In this example, in FIG. 8-13 (20), the game start panel AP1 and the continuation panel AP2 are displayed at a ratio of 10:0, and in FIG. 8-13 (21), the game start panel AP1 and the continuation panel Panel AP2 is displayed at a ratio of 8:2, and in FIG. 8-13 (22), match start panel AP1 and continuation panel AP2 are displayed at a ratio of 4:6, and FIG. ) shows an example in which the game start panel AP1 and the continuation panel AP2 are displayed at a ratio of 2:8. Since the intensive training mode is continued here, as shown in FIG. 8-13 (24), the continuation panel AP2 is stopped in front. Then, as shown in FIG. 8-14 (25), the appearance of the male character CM and the character display of "next" are displayed, thereby notifying that the special training mode will continue.

Next, as shown in FIG. 8-14 (26), a title display "Special Training Part 2 Hammer Throw" indicating the content of the second special training effect is displayed. At this time, the active display character AHC moves to the lower left side (special position) of the display area of the image display device 5 and is displayed so as to perform a side chest pose.

In this example, when a special training effect (item effect) in which an item can be obtained is executed as a result of the effect, the title including the item name is displayed as shown in FIG. 8-14 (26). display (in this example, display a title including "hammer" of "hammer throw"). With such a configuration, it is possible to make the content of the presentation easy to understand.

In this example, as shown in FIG. 8-14 (26), the display area of the image display device 5 is divided into a central display area 50 in the central portion and a peripheral display area 51 in the peripheral portion. Then, when the special training effect is executed, the active display character AHC is displayed in the peripheral display region 51, and the special training effect using the item is executed in the central display region 50 (Fig. 8-14 (26) to ( 31)).

Next, as shown in FIG. 8-14 (27), a character A holding a hammer is displayed in the central display area 50, and as shown in FIG. is performed, and if the throwing of the hammer succeeds, as shown in FIG. 8-14 (29), the character display of "success" and the level-up icon LIB with a hammer drawn are displayed. At this time, the character display of "success" is displayed with an effect display in which the characters are illuminated, and the level-up icon LIB is displayed with a higher display priority than the character display of "success".

Next, as shown in FIG. 8-14 (30), when the level-up icon LIB in the central display area 50 moves and is displayed to collide with the active display character AHC in the peripheral display area 51, as shown in FIG. 8-14 ( As shown in 31), the active display character AHC increases in size to a special medium size, changes to red, and further changes to a state of holding a hammer. Also, at this time, a thumbs-up pose indicating that the active display character AHC has a good result is displayed, and an effect display is displayed in which the surroundings of the active display character AHC are illuminated.

The change of the active display character AHC shown in FIG. 8-14 (31) corresponds to the second “size up+red change+item” in the third special training pattern B special active display change effect. In this example, from FIG. 8-14 (31) to FIG. 8-16 (44), the active display character AHC possesses an item (hammer) and is displayed in a special medium size and in red. In this example, when the panel roulette effects shown in FIGS. 8-14 (32) to 8-15 (37) and FIGS. Although the character AHC is displayed as if it does not possess an item, it is not limited to this manner. , may be displayed in a manner in which items are placed nearby.

In this example, as shown in FIGS. 8-14 (26) to (31), items related to the active display character AHC after change in the central display area 50 of the image display device 5 ( In the example shown in FIG. Acting on AHC, the active display character AHC changes into a mode corresponding to the item (in the example shown in FIGS. 8-14, the active display character AHC changes into a mode of holding a hammer). With such a configuration, the effect result of the special training effect (item effect) executed in the central display area 50 of the image display device 5 can be shown to be reflected in the active display character AHC displayed in the peripheral display area 51. By interlocking the entire display area of the image display device 5 to show the change of the active display character AHC, it is possible to enhance the interest of the effect of changing the mode of the active display character AHC.

Further, in this example, as shown in FIGS. 8-14 (26) to (31), characters displayed as active display (active display character AHC in the example shown in FIG. 8-14) and a special training effect (item effect) (character A in the example shown in FIGS. 8-14) used in . With such a configuration, instead of the character used in the special training effect (item effect), the character displayed as the active display can carry the item, and the interest can be improved.

Also, in this example, the active display character AHC whose mode has been changed by the special active display change effect shown in FIGS. It is configured such that the movement is larger than that of the active display character AHC of normal size and normal color (white). Specifically, the active hold character AHC in the normal mode (normal size and normal color (white)) during special training shown in FIGS. 8-14 (26) to (30), the active display character AHC whose mode has changed due to the special active display change effect during the special training effect shown in FIGS. 8-14 (26), (28), The side chest pose shown in (30) and the front double bicep pose shown in FIGS. 8-14 (27) and (29) are performed repeatedly. That is, during the special training effect, the active holding character AHC in the normal mode (normal size and normal color (white)) does not move (or is small) in posing, but the mode changes due to the special active display change effect. The active display character AHC is configured to repeat a plurality of large poses. With such a configuration, attention can be drawn to the active display after changing from the normal mode (normal size and normal color (white)).

Further, in this example, as shown in FIG. 8-14 (31), when the active display changes to the mode corresponding to the item, the character displayed as the active display (active display character AHC) possesses the item. , and changes to a larger size than before the change (in this example, the active display character AHC changes to hold a hammer and also changes to a larger size). With such a configuration, the size of the character displayed as the active display increases as it possesses the item, so that it is possible to easily understand that the reliability (the degree of expectation of a big hit) has improved, and the interest can be improved. can.

Further, in this example, as shown in FIG. 8-14 (31), the active display character AHC displayed as the active display changes its mode when the special training effect (item effect) is executed and its mode changes. perform a special action suggesting that Specifically, he carries an item (hammer) and performs a thumbs-up pose that suggests a good result. In this way, by performing the special action of the active display character AHC displayed as the active display, it is possible to make it easy to understand that the mode of the active display has changed and the reliability (the degree of expectation of a big hit) has improved. .

Further, in this example, as shown in FIGS. 8-14 (26) to (30), the active display character AHC displayed as an active display performs a plurality of actions (in this example, side-chest pose and front double bicep pose), but this plurality does not include a special action (eg, the thumbs-up pose shown in FIGS. 8-14(31)). With such a configuration, the active display character AHC displayed as the active display repeatedly performs a plurality of actions so as not to bore the player, and the plurality of actions can be performed when the mode of the active display changes. It is possible to make it easy to understand that the mode of the active display is changed by performing a special action not included in , and the reliability (big hit expectation) is improved.

Further, in this example, when the special training mode continues, the mode of the active display changes according to a change pattern different from that before the continuation. For example, as shown in FIGS. 8-12 (14) to 8-13 (18), in the first special training effect, the special training effect "Balance Challenge" is executed, and the size of the active display character AHC is increased to a special small size. Then, it changes to blue, and as shown in FIGS. 8-14 (26) to 8-14 (31), in the special training production for the second time after the special training mode is continued, the special training production “hammer throw” is executed and active. The display character AHC increases in size to a special medium size, changes to red, and changes to a state of holding a hammer. In other words, a special training effect different from that before the continuation is executed, and the mode after the change of the active display character AHC is also different. With such a configuration, the active display can be seen to change according to different change patterns each time the game continues, so that the player can be kept from getting bored.

Next, as shown in FIG. 8-14 (32), when the active display character AHC hits the background display on the image display device 5, the background display cracks (breaks) as shown in FIG. 8-15 (33). ), a panel used for a panel roulette effect appears, and the active display character AHC pushes the panel. That is, the second panel roulette effect is executed when the active display character AHC hits the background display on the image display device 5 or when the active display character AHC presses the panel used for the panel roulette effect. .

When the second panel roulette effect is started, as shown in FIGS. 8-15 (34) to (35), the continuation panel AP2 stops in front, that is, the special training mode ends (the battle effect is started). The active display character AHC pushes the panel so as to change from the state indicating that the special training mode is to be continued.

Since the intensive training mode is continued here, the continuation panel AP2 is stopped in front as shown in FIG. 8-15 (36). Then, as shown in FIG. 8-15 (37), the appearance of the male character CM and the character display of "next" are displayed, thereby notifying that the special training mode will continue.

Next, as shown in FIG. 8-15 (38), a title display "Special Training Part 3: Full Power Rotation" indicating the details of the third special training effect is displayed. At this time, the active display character AHC moves to the lower left side (special position) of the display area of the image display device 5 .

Next, as shown in FIGS. 8-15 (39) to 8-16 (41), in the central display area 50, the character A gets on the swing (FIG. 8-15 (39)) and draws a large circle on the swing. (Fig. 8-15 (40)), and then a display of jumping off the swing is displayed (Fig. 8-15 (41). And, as shown in Fig. 8-16 (42), A character display of "success" and a level up icon LIA are displayed.

Next, as shown in FIG. 8-16 (43), when the level-up icon LIA moves and is displayed to collide with the active display character AHC, as shown in FIG. 8-16 (44), the active display character As the AHC increases in size to a special large size, the display changes to gold. Also, at this time, a thumbs-up pose indicating that the active display character AHC has a good result is displayed, and an effect display is displayed in which the surroundings of the active display character AHC are illuminated.

The change of the active display character AHC shown in FIG. 8-16 (44) corresponds to the third “size up + gold change” in the special active display change effect of the third special training pattern B. FIG. In this example, from FIG. 8-16 (44) to FIG. 8-17 (52), the active display character AHC possesses an item (hammer) and is displayed in a special large size and gold color. As described above, when the panel roulette effect is being executed, the active display character AHC is exceptionally displayed as if it does not possess an item.

In this example, as shown in FIG. 8-16 (44), the special large-sized active display character AHC is displayed in a manner that covers the left decoration pattern. With such a configuration, it is possible to suitably express that the reliability (big hit expectation) is extremely high. Not limited to this embodiment, the decorative pattern is displayed with priority over the active display (active display character AHC) (that is, displayed in front) so that it is possible to easily recognize at any time which number the reach is established. can be

Further, in this example, as shown in FIGS. 8-15(38) to 8-16(43), the active display character AHC is configured to repeat different poses even in the mode in which the item is held. With such a configuration, attention can be drawn to the active display after changing from the normal mode (normal size and normal color (white)). In addition, as shown in FIGS. 8-14 (26) to 8-14 (30) and FIGS. 8-15 (38) to 8-16 (43), each time the special training mode continues, Since the pose is also changed, it is possible to keep the player from getting bored.

Next, as shown in FIG. 8-16 (45), when the active display character AHC hits the background display on the image display device 5, the background display cracks (breaks) as shown in FIG. 8-16 (46). ), a panel used for the panel roulette effect is displayed. That is, when the active display character AHC hits the background display on the image display device 5, the third panel roulette effect is executed.

When the third panel roulette effect is started, as shown in FIGS. 8-16 (47) to (48), the continuation panel AP2 stops in front, that is, the special training mode ends (the battle effect is started). The active display character AHC pushes the panel so as to change from the state indicating that the special training mode is to be continued.

Then, since the special training mode ends here, as shown in FIG. 8-17 (49), the game start panel AP1 is displayed to stop in front, the special training mode ends, and the battle presentation is executed in an expansive manner. to be notified. Then, as shown in FIG. 8-17 (50), the active display character AHC is displayed in front of the match start panel AP1 as if carrying a hammer and performing a thumbs-up pose.

Next, as shown in FIG. 8-17 (51), the development destination determination effect is started when the active display character AHC strikes the match start panel (later to be the development destination panel) with a hammer.

8-17 (52), in the destination determination effect, the match start panel (later to be the development destination panel) where the active display character AHC is hit with a hammer is displayed so as to start vertical rotation. be done. At this time, the active display character AHC is displayed so as to fade out from the left end of the display area of the image display device 5 .

Next, as shown in FIGS. 8-17 (53) to (55), the game start panel that has started to rotate is a development destination on which the contents of the development destination battle production (that is, the enemy characters to be fought) are drawn on both sides. Change to panel HP. Then, the development destination panel HP is displayed so as to fly to the back side while rotating vertically with a flame effect display.

As shown in FIG. 8-17 (53), the development destination panel HP shows the development to the first battle production with the characters "Character A VS Enemy Character A" drawn, and FIG. 8-17 (54). ), there is a surface showing the development of a second battle effect on which the characters "Character A VS Enemy Character B" are drawn, which can be alternately viewed by the player by rotating. In addition, the development panel HP flies toward the back while rotating vertically, but when the side showing the details of the battle presentation (that is, the battle card) of the development destination is displayed, the rotation speed is reduced. It is configured so that the player can easily understand the content.

Next, as shown in FIG. 8-17 (56), the development destination panel HP is displayed so as to come back from the back side while rotating vertically, and as shown in FIG. 8-18 (57), the second battle effect is displayed. is displayed so as to stop at the surface on which the characters "Character A VS Enemy Character B" are drawn, it is informed that the development destination production is the second battle production. Then, the development destination determination effect ends, and the second battle effect (not shown) is started.

In this example, the development destination determination effect is executed using the development destination panel indicating the effect to be executed in a developmental manner. When the operation of the front panel is stopped, the effect to be executed in an expansive manner is notified. Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 8-17 (51) to 8-18 (57), when the active display character AHC hits the game start panel (which will later become the development panel), the game start panel becomes a development destination panel and flies while rotating, and the development destination production is notified from the battle information drawn on the surface where the development destination panel stops. In this way, by activating the development destination panel indicating the effects to be executed exponentially, it is possible to make it easy to understand that the effects to be executed exponentially have been decided.

Next, with reference to FIGS. 8-19 to 8-20, specific examples of other effects of super reach including special training mode will be described. FIGS. 8-19 to 8-20 show an example of the case where it is decided to execute the active display change effect of the third special training pattern C in the effect stage B. FIG. In addition, in FIGS. 8-19 to 8-20, the effect screen transitions in the order of (1), (2), and (3).

In the production stage B, a super reach (introduction) part production (not shown) using the female character CW is executed before the special training mode is started. Then, when the super reach (introduction) part changes to the special training mode part, as shown in FIGS. At the same time, the special training mode transition display "Special training" is sequentially displayed to notify that the special training mode will be entered.

In this example, a plurality of characters (a male character CM and a female character CW) are provided for use in the special training effect (item effect), and the super reach (introduction) part that was executed before the special training effect (item effect) was executed. (in the examples of FIGS. 8-19 and 8-20, the female character CW and the character B) displayed in the production are used in the special training production (item production). With such a configuration, it is possible to enhance the interlocking of a plurality of effects and make the flow of the effects easier to understand.

Then, as shown in FIG. 8-19(5), the effect display of burning flames is displayed, and the female character CW and the special training mode transition display "special training" are erased. At this time, the active hold character AHC is displayed by jumping from the lower center (normal position) to the lower left side (special position) of the display area of the image display device 5, and is temporarily transparent when the movement is completed. degree increases. Also, the reserved character HC is erased. Also in the example shown in FIG. 8-19, before the movement of the active hold character AHC shown in FIG. After that, as shown in FIG. 8-19(4), the transparency of the active hold character AHC is restored and displayed.

Next, when the special training effect (item effect) is started, as shown in FIG. 8-19 (6), a title display indicating the content of the special training effect "Special training part 1 Shinai! (Seriously speaking) Take the white blade" is displayed. In this example, when a special training effect (item effect) in which an item can be obtained is executed as a result of the effect, a title including the name of the item is displayed as shown in FIG. 8-19 (6). (In this example, a title including "shinai" is displayed as "shinai! (Seriously speaking) Shirahadori"). With such a configuration, it is possible to make the content of the presentation easy to understand.

Next, as shown in FIG. 8-19(7), a display of a mysterious character attacking Character B with a bamboo sword is displayed. As shown in 8-20(9), a character display of "success" and a level-up icon LIC with a bamboo sword are displayed.

Next, as shown in FIG. 8-20(10), when the level-up icon LIC is displayed to collide with the active display character AHC, as shown in FIG. As the size increases to a small size, the display changes to blue and further changes to the mode of holding a bamboo sword. At this time, the active display character AHC carries a bamboo sword and performs a thumbs-up pose, and an effect display is displayed in which the surroundings of the active display character AHC are illuminated. The change of the active display character AHC shown in FIG. 8-20 (11) corresponds to the first "size up + blue change + item" in the third special training pattern C special active display change effect.

In addition, when the development destination determination effect is executed after the active display character AHC changes to the mode of holding the bamboo sword, the active display character AHC strikes the match start panel (later to be the development destination panel) with the bamboo sword. Triggered by this, a development destination determination effect (not shown) is started.

Next, with reference to FIG. 8-21, a specific example of another effect mode of the development destination determination effect will be described. FIG. 8-21 shows an effect mode of the development destination determination effect when the active display change effect of item getting is not executed in the special training mode.

If the item-get active display change effect is not executed in the special training mode (for example, only the size-up active display change effect is executed), when the special training mode ends, it is shown in FIG. 8-21 (1). As shown, the game start panel AP1 is stopped in front of the display, and it is notified that the special training mode is over and the battle effect will be executed in an expansive manner. At this time, the active display character AHC is displayed to perform a thumbs-up pose, but does not possess any items.

Next, as shown in FIG. 8-21(2), when the active display character AHC hits the match start panel (which will later become the development destination panel) with a drop kick, the development destination determination effect is started.

In this example, as shown in FIG. 8-17 (51), when the active display character AHC possessing the item strikes, as shown in FIG. 8-21 (2), the active display character AHC not possessing the item The action is emphasized compared to the case of hitting. Specifically, there is a mode in which the panel is hit hard using an item with a large action, or a mode in which an effect display showing the impact when hitting the panel is large. On the other hand, when the active display character AHC does not possess an item, a part of the active display character AHC itself (legs in this example, but may also be arms, shoulders, head, etc.) is applied. .

In the development destination determination effect, as shown in FIG. 8-21 (3), the match start panel (later to be the development destination panel) hit by the active display character AHC with a drop kick starts vertical rotation. Is displayed. At this time, the active display character AHC is displayed so as to fade out from the left end of the display area of the image display device 5 .

Next, the game start panel that has started to rotate changes to a development destination panel on which the contents of the development destination battle presentation (that is, the enemy characters to be fought against) are drawn on both sides. Then, as shown in FIGS. 8-21(3) to 8-21(6), the development destination panel is displayed so as to fly to the back side while rotating vertically and return from the back side. In this example, as shown in FIGS. 8-17 (51) to (56), the active display character AHC in possession of the item (hammer) is placed on the game start panel (later to be the development destination panel). ), the development panel that has changed from the game start panel operates in a manner that flies far away with the effect of flames, as shown in FIGS. 8-21 (3) to (5). When the active display character AHC, who does not possess an item, hits the match start panel (which will later become the development panel) with a drop kick, the development target panel changed from the match start panel flies without the effect of fire. The distance traveled is short and the rotation speed is low.

Next, as shown in FIG. 8-21 (6), the development destination panel is displayed so as to stop at the surface on which the characters "Character A VS Enemy Character A" indicating the first battle effect are drawn. It is notified that the development destination effect is the first battle effect. Then, the development destination determination effect ends, and the first battle effect (not shown) is started.

In this example, the action of acting on the match start panel differs depending on whether the active display character AHC is holding an item or not holding an item. Specifically, in the mode of having an item (hammer), as shown in FIG. When the player hits and does not possess an item, the active display character AHC hits the match start panel (which will later become the development panel) with a drop kick, as shown in FIG. 8-21(2). Further, as described above, in this example, when the development destination determination effect is executed while the active display character AHC is in possession of an item, the second battle effect is determined as the development destination with a high expectation of a big hit. High percentage. With such a configuration, attention is drawn to whether the active display character AHC is in possession of an item or whether the first battle effect or the second battle effect is determined as the effect to be progressively executed. can improve interest.

Further, in this example, when the development target determination effect is executed when the active display character AHC is in possession of an item, the second battle effect with a high expectation of a big hit as the development target is highly likely to be determined, and the item This is a mode in which the motion when acting on the game start panel is emphasized more than the mode in which the player does not possess the . Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8-17 (51), when the active display character AHC possessing an item (hammer) strikes the match start panel (which will later become the development panel), the - As shown in 21 (2), a mode in which an active display character AHC who does not possess an item strikes the match start panel (later to be the development panel) using an item (hammer), rather than striking the game start panel. , or the effect display showing the impact when hitting the panel is large. With such a configuration, it is possible to draw attention to whether or not the active display character AHC is holding an item, and when the item is being held, the action is emphasized. It is possible to make it easy to understand that the degree is high.

Also, in this example, when the active display character AHC does not possess any items, as shown in FIG. (Specifically, the active display character AHC hits the game start panel (which will later become the development panel) with a drop kick), and when the active display character AHC is in possession of an item, As shown in FIG. 8-17 (51), the active display character AHC operates an item in the development destination determination effect, and the item performs an action that affects the match start panel (specifically, the active display character AHC performs a game start panel). Hit the starting panel (which will later become the destination panel) with a hammer). With such a configuration, it is possible to enhance the impression when the active display character AHC is in the mode of holding the item, and it is possible to make it easier to understand that the expectation is high compared to when the active display character AHC is in the mode of not holding the item. can.

Further, in this example, when the active display character AHC in the state of possessing an item acts on the match start panel (later to become the development destination panel) and the development destination panel performs an action, the character in the state of not possessing the item is better. The active display character AHC acts on the match start panel (later to become the development panel) to perform the action of the development panel in a more emphasized manner than when the development panel performs the action. Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 8-17 (51) to (54), the active display character AHC in possession of an item (hammer) strikes the match start panel (later to be the development panel) with a hammer. is added, the game start panel becomes the development destination panel and operates in a manner that it flies far away with the effect of flames, and as shown in Fig. 8-21 (3) to (6), it does not possess items. When the active display character AHC in the mode hits the match start panel (which will later become the development panel) with a drop kick, the development target panel changed from the match start panel is not accompanied by the effect of fire, and the flying distance is as follows. It operates in a short and slow manner. With such a configuration, it is possible to enhance the impression when the active display character AHC is in the mode of holding the item, and it is possible to make it easier to understand that the expectation is high compared to when the active display character AHC is in the mode of not holding the item. can.

In this example, the start timing of the special training mode is after the super reach (introduction) part. Also, depending on the start timing of the special training mode, even if the ratio of which type of active display change effect is executed is different, the ease with which the special training mode is continued, or the degree of expectation for a big hit is different. good.

In addition, in this example, in one variable display, a normal active display change effect that does not go through the special training mode and a special active display change effect that goes through the special training mode are alternatively executed. For example, after the normal active display change effect is executed in one variable display, the special active display change effect via the special training mode may be executed. In this case, for example, the normal active display change effect is executed before the transition to the special training mode, and the active display character AHC in the lower center of the display area of the image display device 5 is in a specific mode (for example, doing push-ups or squats, temporarily holding a barbell, etc.). It may change to a mode of preparing for special training effects such as training with a barbell or training with a barbell), and if it changes to the specific mode, the rate of transition to special training mode and special training mode will continue. It is also possible to increase the percentage of winnings and the degree of expectation for a big hit.

In this example, the mode of the active display (active display character AHC) is changed by the special training effect (item effect) of the special training mode. and may be configured such that the mode of the hold display (hold character HC) may change. In this case, the pending display (holding character HC) continues to be displayed even after shifting to the special training mode, and the active display (active display character AHC) and the holding display (holding character HC) are displayed by the special training effect (item effect). Alternatively, only the hold display (hold character HC) may be changed.

Also, in this example, in FIGS. 8-12 (14) to 8-14 (31), the first special training effect (item effect) causes the active display (active display character AHC) to change to a large size, and 2 A production pattern is shown in which the active display (active display character AHC) changes to a larger size mode and the item (hammer) is held by the special training production (item production) for the first time. Due to the second special training effect (item effect), the active display (active display character AHC) changes to a large size mode and changes to a mode of holding an item (hammer), and the second special training effect (item effect) causes active display. When (the active display character AHC) changes to a larger size, the size of the item (hammer) to be possessed may also increase in conjunction with the size of the active display character AHC itself. Also, in this case, the action when the active display character AHC acts on the game start panel (later, the development panel) is increased, and the action of the development destination panel is also increased to make it easy to understand that the expectation is high. You may make it

In addition, in this example, the special active display change effect by the effect pattern including item getting has high reliability (big hit expectation) (see FIG. 8-4 (E)). Therefore, when the item-getting special training effect is executed, it may be configured to make the player recognize that the reliability (big hit expectation) is high by emphasizing it.

For example, when performing special training effects multiple times in special training mode, set the special training effects for getting items to be longer than the special training effects other than getting items, and make the special training effects for getting items look longer. , to impress that the item can be obtained, and as a result, to make the player recognize by emphasizing the high reliability of the special training presentation for item acquisition (the degree of expectation for the big win) through the bodily sensation leading to the big win. good too.

Also, for example, between special training effects for getting items and special training effects other than getting items, the sound when the special training title is displayed, the BGM during the special training effects, the sound when the special training is successful, and the sound when the level up icon is displayed. , the sound when the level up icon acts on the active display, the sound when the active display changes (sound when the active display changes to possessing an item), etc. In this case, the player may be made aware of the fact that the reliability of the item-get special training effect (the degree of expectation for a big win) is high. In this case, in the special training effects for getting items, set the volume higher, output a high-pitched sound, lengthen the duration of sound output, and up-tempo sound for BGM than special training effects other than getting items. , etc., to emphasize the special training effects for getting items so that the player can recognize that the degree of reliability (the degree of expectation for a big hit) is high.

Also, for example, in special training effects for getting items and special training effects other than getting items, the lamp mode when the special training title display is displayed, the ramp mode during special training effects, the ramp mode when special training is successful, and the level-up icon display. Lamp mode during special training effects, such as the ramp mode when the level up icon acts on the active display, the ramp mode when the active display changes (the ramp mode when the active display changes to possessing an item), etc. By changing the mode of lamps such as decorative LEDs, it is possible to make the player recognize that the reliability of the special training effect for getting the item (the degree of expectation for the big win) is high. In this case, in the special training effects for getting items, set the brightness of the lamp higher and shorten the switching interval of the lamp data compared to special training effects other than getting items (shortening the switching interval makes it look like it is flashing). ), inserting an achromatic color when switching lamp data (in a pattern that changes from one chromatic color to another (special training effects other than item acquisition), the color gradually changes and appears to change smoothly. On the other hand, in the pattern of changing from one chromatic color to achromatic color and then to another chromatic color (special training effect for item acquisition), the color changes clearly and sharply. It is possible to make the player recognize that the reliability (big hit expectation) is high by emphasizing the special training effect of item acquisition.

As described above, the characterizing portion 026IW discloses the configuration of the gaming machine shown below (Means 026), (Means 026-1) to (Means 026-16).

(Means 026) A gaming machine capable of executing variable display, which is a specific display means capable of displaying a specific display (for example, active display or pending display) corresponding to the variable display, and a central display area as a display area (for example, Display means (eg, image display device 5) including a central display area 50 shown in FIG. 8-14 (26) and a peripheral display area (eg, peripheral display area 51 shown in FIG. 8-14 (26)); , and the specific display means can display a specific display in a peripheral display area of the display means (for example, an active display character AHC is displayed in a peripheral display area 51 of the image display device 5 as shown in FIG. 8-14. ), it is possible to change the mode of the specific display (for example, the part where the effect control CPU 120 determines to execute the active display change effect and executes step 026IWS813), and the change pattern that changes the mode of the specific display Then, in the central display area of the display means, an item effect (e.g., special training effect) using an item (e.g., hammer, bamboo sword, pipe chair, paint, etc.) related to the changed specific display is executed, and the item is displayed in the specific display. A specific change pattern in which the specific display changes to a mode corresponding to the item (for example, an active display change effect pattern for item get (via special training mode). As shown, when the hammer throw is successful and the hammer-like level-up icon LIB collides with the active display character AHC, the active display character AHC changes to hold the hammer). According to such a configuration, the effect result of the item effect executed in the central display area of the display means can be shown to be reflected in the specific display displayed in the peripheral display area of the display means. By interlocking the entire display area and showing the change of the specific display, it is possible to improve the interest of the effect of changing the mode of the specific display.

(Means 026-1) As a change pattern for changing the mode of the specific display, a predetermined change pattern in which the mode of the specific display changes without executing an item effect (for example, a normal pattern of non-special training pattern A or non-special training pattern b) Active display change effects, including Figures 8-4 (B) and 8-8). According to such a configuration, various change patterns can be realized.

(Means 026-2) When the change pattern of the specific display is the specific change pattern, the expectation is higher than when it is the predetermined change pattern (for example, the expectation of the jackpot of the normal active display change effect without going through the special training mode is 17%, the expectation for the big hit of the special active display change effect via the special training mode is 43% (see FIGS. 8-4 (A) to (E)). According to such a configuration, it is possible to make the user pay attention to the change pattern and to give a sense of anticipation to the specific change pattern.

(Means 026-3) The specific display is the character shape (for example, the active display character AHC shown in FIG. 8-12 (9) and FIG. 8-19 (1)), and the item effect is the effect using the character. (For example, as shown in FIGS. 8-12 (9) to 8-13 (18), male characters CM and character A are used in special training effects, and FIGS. 8-19 (1) to 8-20 As shown in (11), the female character CW and the character B are used in the special training effect), and the character displayed as the specific display is different from the character used in the item effect. According to such a configuration, instead of the character used in the item presentation, the character displayed as the specific display can carry the item, and the interest can be improved.

(Means 026-4) When the specific display changes to a mode corresponding to the item according to the specific change pattern, the character displayed as the specific display changes to possess the item, and the character displayed as the specific display changes to possess the item. The size changes to a larger mode (for example, the active display character AHC changes to a mode in which the hammer is held and the size changes to a larger mode. See FIGS. 8-4 (E) and 8-14 (31)). . According to such a configuration, since the character displayed as the specific display possesses the item and becomes larger in size, it is possible to improve interest.

(Means 026-5) A plurality of characters are provided for use in the item presentation (for example, as shown in FIGS. female character CW and character B are used in special training effects as shown in FIGS. is used in the item effect (for example, the male character CM and character A displayed in FIG. 8-11 (8) are used in special training shown in FIGS. used in production). According to such a configuration, it is possible to enhance the interlocking of the plurality of effects and make the flow of the effects easier to understand.

(Means 026-6) Depending on the character used in the item presentation, the contents of the item presentation differ and the mode of the specific display after the change differs, but the degree of expectation does not differ even if the mode of the specific display after the change differs. (For example, in a special training performance using a male character CM or character A, the active display character AHC changes to possess an item (hammer) as shown in FIG. 8-20 (11), the active display character AHC possesses an item (bamboo sword).The type of item to be possessed corresponds to the production stage, Even if the types are different, there is no difference in the degree of expectation for a big hit (see Fig. 8-4 (F)). According to such a configuration, it is possible to suppress complication of the design by keeping the degree of expectation constant while improving interest by realizing various presentations.

(Means 026-7) The item presentation displays a title display containing the name of the item (for example, a title display including the "hammer" "hammer throw" as shown in FIG. 8-14 (26), or -19 As shown in (6), display a title display including "shinai", "shinai! According to such a configuration, it is possible to make the content of the presentation easy to understand.

(Means 026-7α) As a change pattern for changing the mode of the specific display, after the item effect using the item is executed in the central display area of the display means, the mode of the specific display changes, but the item is held. does not change (for example, as shown in FIGS. 8-12 (9) to 8-13 (18), after an item presentation (balance challenge) using a rope is executed, the active display character AHC changes its size changes to a large aspect, but does not change to the aspect of possessing an item, including the active display change effect pattern of "size up + blue change"), and when the item effect of the special change pattern is executed, the item's Display a title display that does not include a name (for example, as shown in Fig. 8-12 (14), display a title display that does not include the name of a possessable item such as "hammer" or "bamboo sword" called "Balance Challenge" do). According to such a configuration, it is possible to make it easy to understand whether or not the effect is such that the item can be possessed.

(Means 026-8) A specific display means capable of displaying a specific display (for example, an active display or a hold display) corresponding to the variable display is provided, and the specific display is in the shape of a character (for example, FIG. 8-12 (9 ) or the active display character AHC shown in FIG. part to be executed), as a change pattern for changing the mode of the specific display, a specific effect related to the change of the specific display (for example, special training effect) is executed, and an icon related to the change of the specific display (for example, FIG. 8-14 (29 ) is displayed, and when the icon acts on a specific display, the mode of the specific display changes in a specific change pattern (for example, a special active display change effect based on the effect pattern of getting an item. -14 As shown in (26) to (31), when the hammer throw is successful and the hammer-like level-up icon LIB collides with the active display character AHC, the active display character AHC changes to a mode in which the hammer is held. ), and the character displayed as the specific display performs a special action suggesting that the specific display mode has changed when the specific change pattern is executed and the specific display mode changes ( For example, as shown in Figure 8-14 (31), carry the hammer and perform the thumbs-up pose). According to such a configuration, it is possible to make it easy to understand that the mode of the specific display changes when the icon acts on the specific display, and when the character displayed as the specific display performs the special action, the specific display is displayed. It is possible to make it easy to understand that the aspect of has changed.

(Means 026-9) The specific display after change has a larger action than the specific display in the normal mode (for example, normal size and normal color (white)) (for example, in FIGS. 8-12 (14) to (16) The active hold character AHC in the normal mode (normal size and normal color (white)) shown in FIG. The active display character AHC whose mode has been changed by the display change effect repeats the side chest pose and the front double bicep pose, that is, the active hold character AHC in the normal mode (normal size and normal color (white)) The active display character AHC whose posing movement is not (or is small), but whose mode has been changed by the special active display change effect, makes a plurality of large poses). According to such a configuration, it is possible to attract attention to the specific display after the change.

(Means 026-10) The character displayed as the specific display performs a special action that suggests a good result when the mode changes (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-14 (31), a good perform a thumbs-up pose suggesting a positive result). According to such a configuration, it is possible to make it easy to understand that the mode of the specific display has changed as a result of the success of the specific effect.

(Means 026-11) In means 026-8 to 026-11, the character displayed as the specific display repeats a plurality of actions during execution of the specific effect (for example, FIG. 8-14 (26) to ( 30), the active display character AHC repeatedly performs the side chest pose and the front double biceps pose), and the plurality of actions does not include special actions (for example, shown in FIG. 8-14 (31) (Does not include thumbs-up poses such as According to such a configuration, it is possible to keep the player from getting bored by repeating a plurality of actions by the character displayed as the specific display, and to perform the plurality of actions when the mode of the specific display changes. By performing a special action that is not included, it is possible to make it easier to understand that the aspect of the specific display has changed.

(Means 026-12) Equipped with a specific display means capable of displaying a specific display (for example, active display or pending display) corresponding to the variable display, and a special mode (for example, a special training mode during super reach) that changes the aspect of the specific display ), and when shifting to the special mode, the display position of the specific display moves from the normal display position to the special display position (for example, as shown in FIGS. 8-12 (12) to (14), When the active display character AHC moves from the lower center (normal position) to the lower left (special position) of the display area of the image display device 5, and the specific display mode changes in the special mode, the specific display shape changes to the normal position. Along with the change from the shape to the unusual shape, the display color of the specific display changes from the normal display color to the non-normal display color (for example, the active display character AHC increases in size (further changes to possessing an item). color changes with time). According to such a configuration, it is possible to make it easy to understand that the transition to the special mode and the change in the mode of the specific display are special.

(Means 026-13) In means 026-12, it is possible to display a transition notification display (for example, a special training mode transition display "special training!" shown in Fig. 8-12 (12)) that notifies the transition to the special mode. , and the transition notification display includes a plurality of characters, and the specific display has a higher display priority than the transition notification display (for example, the active display character AHC is a special training mode transition display "special training!", The display priority is higher than the burning flame effect display (Fig. 8-12 (13)) that covers the special training mode transition display "Special training!" The effect display of a burning flame is displayed behind the active hold character AHC.), all of the plurality of characters of the transition notification display are displayed, and the effect display corresponding to the plurality of characters (for example, the special training mode transition display " special training!” is displayed, the movement of the specific display is started (for example, as shown in FIGS. 8-12 (12) and (13), the special training mode transition display “special training Daa!” is displayed, the movement of the active display character AHC is started). According to such a configuration, by performing the display of the transition notification display and the movement of the specific display without overlapping the timing, it is possible to draw attention to each of them, and it is possible to make it easy to understand that the transition to the special mode is performed. .

(Means 026-14) In means 026-12, it is possible to display a transition notification display (for example, special training mode transition display "special training!" shown in Fig. 8-12 (12)) that notifies transition to the special mode. , and the specific display has a higher display priority than the shift notification display (for example, the active display character AHC has a special training mode transition display "special training!", a special training mode transition display "special training!" The display priority is higher than the effect display of the burning flame (Fig. 8-12 (13)) that covers the AHC. ), the timing to start moving the specific display and the timing to end the transition notification display are interlocked (for example, as shown in FIGS. 8-12 (12) to (13), While the display of the special training mode transition display "Special training!" is finished behind the active suspending character AHC, the active suspending character AHC is moved.). According to such a configuration, the movement of the specific display is performed while the display of the transition notification display is finished behind the specific display, so that the movement of the specific display can be noticed, and the user can understand that the transition to the special mode is to be made. can be made easier.

(Means 026-15) In means 026-12 to 026-14, the transparency of the specific display increases before the movement of the specific display is started (for example, the As shown, before the active display character AHC moves, the transparency is increased so as to fade out without moving the XY axes (i.e., without moving the position in either the vertical or horizontal direction). degree). According to such a configuration, since the movement of the specific display is started after the transparency of the specific display is increased, it is possible to make it easy to understand that the movement of the specific display is started.

(Means 026-16) In means 026-12 to 026-15, after the movement of the specific display is completed, the title display of the effect executed in the special mode is displayed (for example, FIG. 8-12 (13) (14), after the movement of the active display character AHC is completed, a title display "special training 1 balance challenge" indicating the details of the special training effect is displayed). According to such a configuration, it is possible to smoothly develop into an effect executed in the special mode, and to improve interest.

Further, the characterizing part 026IW discloses the configuration of the gaming machine shown below (means 027), (means 027-1) to (means 027-9).

(Means 027) A game machine capable of executing variable display, and specific display means capable of displaying a specific display corresponding to the variable display (for example, active display or pending display), and a special mode for changing the form of the specific display. (For example, special training mode) mode transition means that can be shifted to (for example, production control CPU 120 selects the process table based on the variation pattern with special training mode, step 026 IWS 813 is executed), and a special mode , there is a case where the special mode continues after the specific display mode changes, and a case where the special mode ends after the specific display mode changes (for example, FIG. 8-13 (24), FIG. As shown in 8-14 (25), when the continuation panel is stopped and the next special training effect is executed, and as shown in FIGS. 8-17 (49) and (50), the game start panel is stopped. There are times when the special training mode ends), and an inciting effect that incites whether the special mode will continue or end (for example, the continuation panel and the match start panel as shown in Figure 8-13 (20) to (24) and a panel roulette effect that stops either of the above). Execution is triggered by acting on a different predetermined display (for example, as shown in FIGS. , the panel roulette effect is executed by pressing the panel used for the panel roulette effect). According to such a configuration, the stimulating effect for inciting whether the special mode that changes the mode of the specific display is continued or ended is executed when the specific display acts on a predetermined display different from the specific display. Therefore, interest can be improved.

(Means 027-1) In means 027, if the special mode continues, the degree of expectation increases (for example, the greater the number of special training effects, the higher the degree of expectation for a big hit. Figures 8-1 (B), (C), (See Figures 8-4 (A), (C) to (E)). Such a configuration can draw attention to the continuation of the special mode.

(Means 027-2) In the means 027 or means 027-1, when the special mode continues, the mode of specific display changes (for example, see FIGS. 8-4 (D) and (E)). According to such a configuration, it is possible to draw attention to the fact that the special mode continues and the aspect of the specific display changes.

(Means 027-3) In any one of means 027 to means 027-2, the modes of specific display are a first mode (for example, a mode in which the item is not possessed) and a second mode (for example, a mode in which the item is possessed). After shifting to the special mode, there are times when the state after the change when the specific display changes for the first time is the first state and when it is the second state (for example, in the special training mode There are times when effects other than getting items are executed in the first special training effect, and times when the effect of getting items is executed), and the mode after the change when the specific display changes for the first time is the second mode. A certain time has a higher rate of continuation of the special mode than when it is in the first mode (for example, in the case of the special training mode with one special training, the first special training effect other than the item get is executed. If the special training mode is 2 times or 3 times of special training, the ratio of executing the item get effect in the first special training effect is high). According to such a configuration, it is possible to realize a game property that makes people expect that the mode after the change when it changes for the first time will be the second mode.

(Means 027-4) In any of means 027 to 027-3, when the special mode continues, the mode of the specific display changes according to a change pattern different from that before the continuation (for example, FIG. 8-12 (14) 8-13 (18), in the first special training effect, the special training effect "Balance Challenge" is executed to increase the size of the active display character AHC, and FIG. 8-14 (26) to FIG. As shown at 14 (31), in the special training effect for the second time after the special training mode is continued, the special training effect "hammer throwing" is executed, and the active display character AHC changes to a state of holding a hammer. D), (E)). According to such a configuration, since the specific display can be seen to change according to a different change pattern each time the game continues, it is possible to keep the player from getting bored.

(Means 027-5) In any of the means 027 to 027-4, when the special mode ends, it is possible to execute a development destination determination performance (for example, a development destination determination performance) that determines the performance to be executed in a developmental manner. Development destination determination effect execution means (for example, the part where the effect control CPU 120 determines the effect pattern of the development destination determination effect and executes step 026 IWS 813), and the first effect (for example, a first battle effect of fighting enemy character A) and a second effect with higher expectations than the first effect (for example, a second battle effect of fighting enemy character B) (see FIG. 8-5); The development destination determination effect is executed when a specific display acts on a predetermined display different from the specific display (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-17 (51), the active display character AHC appears on the match start panel ( Triggered by striking with a hammer to the development destination panel), the development destination determination effect is executed when the specific display is in the first mode and when it is in the second mode. As the effect to be played, the ratio of determining the first effect and the ratio of determining the second effect are different (for example, when the variable display result is a big hit, Fig. 8-1 (C), Fig. 8-4 (A) ~ As shown in (E), the ratio of execution of special active display change effects for getting items is high, and as shown in FIG. In other words, if the development destination determination effect is executed while the active display character is in possession of an item, the probability that the development destination is determined to be the second battle effect is high), specific display When is in the first mode and when is in the second mode, the action when acting on the predetermined display is different (for example, when holding an item (hammer), shown in FIG. 8-17 (51) As shown in FIG. 8-21(2), when the active display character AHC hits the match start panel (later to be the developing panel) with a hammer and does not possess an item, the active display is performed as shown in FIG. 8-21(2). The character AHC hits the match start panel (which will later become the development panel) with a drop kick). According to such a configuration, attention is drawn to whether the specific display is the first mode or the second mode, and whether the first effect or the second effect is determined as the effect to be executed expansively. You can improve your interest.

(Means 027-6) In means 027-5, the degree of expectation is higher when the specific display is the second mode than when the specific display is the first mode, and when the specific display is the second mode than when the first mode Also, in the development destination determination effect, the ratio of being determined to be the second effect as the effect to be executed expansively is high, and the action when the specific display is in the second mode is better than the first mode when acting on the predetermined display 8-17(51) shows that the active display character AHC possesses an item (hammer), as shown in FIG. 8-21(2). In addition, when the active display character AHC does not possess an item, it is in a mode of applying a violent blow to the panel with a larger action using an item, or an effect display showing the impact when the panel is hit. is large). According to such a configuration, it is possible to draw attention to whether the specific display is the first mode or the second mode, and the specific display is the second mode rather than the first mode. Since the action when acting on the display is emphasized, it is possible to make it easy to understand that the degree of expectation is high.

(Means 027-7) In any of Means 027 to Means 027-6, the specific display is the shape of a character (for example, the active display character shown in FIG. 8-17 (50) or FIG. 8-21 (1) AHC), the first mode of specific display is a mode without items (for example, a mode in which the active display character AHC shown in FIG. 8-21(1) does not have items), and the second mode of specific display is In the mode of having an item (for example, the mode in which the active display character AHC shown in FIG. 8-17 (50) has an item (hammer)) and the specific display is the first mode, the character itself is displayed in the development destination determination effect. (For example, as shown in FIG. 8-21 (2), the active display character AHC hits the match start panel (which will later become the development panel) with a drop kick). , When the specific display is in the second mode, the character operates an item in the development destination determination effect, and the item performs an action that affects the predetermined display (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-17 (51), The active display character AHC strikes the match start panel (which will later become the development panel) with a hammer). According to such a configuration, the impression of the second mode can be strengthened, and it is possible to make it easier to understand that the degree of expectation is high in comparison with the first mode.

(Means 027-8) In any one of means 027 to means 027-7, the development destination determination effect is executed using a panel display (for example, development destination panel) showing the effect to be executed developmentally, and specified When the display acts on the panel display, the panel display starts its operation, and when the operation of the panel display stops, it informs the effect to be executed expansively (for example, the active display character AHC appears on the match start panel (later When you hit the development panel), the game start panel turns into a development panel and flies while rotating, and the development destination is announced from the battle information drawn on the side where the development panel stops. (See Figures 8-17 (51) to 8-18 (57)). According to such a configuration, by activating the panel display showing the effects to be executed expansively, it is possible to make it easy to understand that the effects to be executed exponentially have been decided.

(Means 027-9) In means 027-4 to 027-8 subordinate to any of means 027-1 to 027-3 or means 027-1 to 027-3, the specific indication of the second mode is When the panel display operates by acting on the panel display, the panel display operates in a more emphasized manner than when the panel display operates by the specific display of the first aspect acting on the panel display. Panel display operation is performed (for example, as shown in FIGS. 8-17 (51) to (54), an active display character AHC possessing an item (hammer) is placed on the game start panel (later to be the development destination panel) with a hammer. 8-21 (3) to (6), the development panel that has changed from the match start panel operates in a manner that flies far away with the effect of fire, and as shown in Figure 8-21 (3) to (6), the item When the active display character AHC, who does not possess the is short and the rotation speed is slow). According to such a configuration, the impression of the second mode can be strengthened, and it is possible to make it easier to understand that the degree of expectation is high in comparison with the first mode.

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

Claims (1)

A gaming machine capable of executing variable display,
a performance execution means;
a specific display means capable of displaying a specific display corresponding to the variable display,
It is possible to change the aspect of specific display,
The aspect of specific display includes the first aspect and the second aspect,
The production execution means can execute a development destination notification production for informing the development destination production,
The destination production includes a first production and a second production with higher expectations than the first production,
The performance execution means is
Triggered by the fact that the specific display acts on a predetermined display different from the specific display, a development destination notification effect is executed,
When the specific display is in the first mode and when the specific display is in the second mode, the development destination notification performance is performed so that the ratio of determining the development destination performance to the first performance and the ratio of determining the development destination performance to the second performance are different. run,
Executes the destination notification effect so that the operation when acting on the predetermined display is different depending on when the specific display is in the first mode and in the second mode,
A gaming machine characterized by:

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