JP7237740B2 - game machine - Google Patents

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to a gaming machine that can be controlled in an advantageous state for a player.

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there is known a gaming machine that executes a predetermined effect in response to detection of a player's action. For example, Patent Literature 1 discloses a gaming machine that executes a cut-in effect in response to a player's button operation within a super ready-to-win effect.

JP 2017-23284 A

According to the gaming machine described above, it is possible to make the player pay attention to whether or not the cut-in effect is executed in accordance with the detection of the player's action in the super reach effect. The period has nothing to do with such effects, and there is a possibility that it will not be possible to improve the amusement of the game.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been devised in view of such circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of enhancing the interest of a game with respect to an effect executed in response to detection of a player's motion. .

(A) A gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to a player based on the display result of the variable display of identification information becoming the specific display result,
a motion detection means capable of detecting a player's motion;
a specific effect executing means for executing a specific effect suggesting that the control is in the advantageous state;
action effect execution means for executing an action effect suggesting control to the advantageous state after execution of the specific effect in response to detection of a player's action during execution of the specific effect;
a suggestive effect executing means for executing a suggestive effect suggesting an execution mode of the action effect;
a selection effect execution means capable of executing a selection effect of selecting and displaying one of the options after displaying a plurality of options during execution of the specific effect,
The specific effect, the selection effect, the action effect, and the suggestive effect are all executed while the same variable display is being performed,
The action effect executing means executes the action effect in one of a plurality of types of execution modes with different expectations of being controlled to the advantageous state after the selection effect is executed,
The suggestive effect executing means is capable of stepwise changing an execution mode of the suggestive effect,
The stage of the execution mode of the suggestive effect includes the highest stage in which the ratio of control to the advantageous state is the highest, and during the execution of the specific effect, the suggestive effect is executed more than before the specific effect is executed. The rate at which the stage of the embodiment changes to the highest stage is high,
When the action effect is executed in an execution mode corresponding to the execution mode of the suggestive effect executed before the action effect is executed, and when the action effect is executed in the execution mode of the suggestive effect executed before the action effect is executed. A game machine that is sometimes executed in an incompatible execution mode.
(1) A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled in an advantageous state advantageous to the player,
Action detection means capable of detecting the action of the player (for example, processing for detecting the player's operation on the push button 31B by the effect control CPU 120);
Specific effect executing means (for example, variable display start setting processing by effect control CPU 120, variable production processing during display),
During execution of the specific effect, an action effect (for example, an operation effect shown in FIG. 9-12 (a)) that suggests that the control is performed to the advantageous state after the specific effect is executed according to the detection of the player's action. (for example, variable display start setting process by the effect control CPU 120, effect process during variable display),
Suggestion effect execution means (for example, variable display start setting processing by effect control CPU 120, variable display middle production processing) and
The action effect executing means performs the action effect in one of a plurality of types of execution modes (e.g., icon images of cat, panda, gorilla, and lion) with different expectations of being controlled to the advantageous state. run,
The suggestive effect execution means is capable of stepwise changing the execution mode of the suggestive effect (for example, an execution example of the operation suggestive effect shown in FIG. 9-2),
When the action effect is executed in an execution mode corresponding to the execution mode of the suggestive effect executed before execution of the action effect (for example, in the case of operation effect pattern 1 shown in FIGS. 9-12), There is a case where it is executed in an execution mode that does not correspond to the execution mode of the suggestive effect executed before execution of the action effect (for example, in the case of operation effect patterns 2 and 3 shown in FIGS. 9-15).

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. It is a configuration diagram showing various control boards and the like mounted in the pachinko 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 game control timer interrupt processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of special design process processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is a front view of the pachinko game machine. It is a configuration diagram showing various control boards and the like mounted in the pachinko game machine. (A) and (B) are diagrams illustrating an effect control command. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number; It is a figure which illustrates a fluctuation pattern. FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing a display result determination table; It is an explanatory view showing a jackpot type determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the content of various jackpots. (A) is an explanatory view showing a big hit variation pattern determination table (for big win A), (B) is an explanatory view showing a big win variation pattern determination table (for big win B and big win C), and (C) is an explanatory diagram showing a small hit variation pattern determination table. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing a deviation pattern determination table; It is a flow chart which shows game control main processing. It is a flow chart which shows start winning a prize judging processing. It is a flow chart showing a winning random number value determination process. It is a flow chart which shows a part of production|presentation control process processing. It is a flow chart which shows pre-reading notice setting processing. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a determination ratio of a display pattern of a pre-reading advance notice effect; 9 is a flowchart showing variable display start setting processing; FIG. 11 is a flow chart showing suggestive effect determination processing during rear variable display; FIG. (A) is a diagram showing a determination ratio of effects to be executed as suggestive effects during the rear variable display, and (B) is a diagram showing the effect patterns of the big hit suggestive effects and setting suggestive effects to be executed as the suggestive effects during the rear variable display. be. It is a figure which shows the determination ratio of the production|presentation pattern of a big hit suggestion production|presentation. It is a figure which shows the determination ratio of the production|presentation pattern of setting suggestion production|presentation. FIG. 11 is a flow chart showing suggestive effect determination processing during front variable display; FIG. (A) is a diagram showing the determination ratio of the performance to be executed as the front variable display suggesting performance when execution of the big hit suggesting performance is determined, and (B) is a diagram showing the execution of the set suggesting performance is determined. (C) is a diagram showing the determination ratio of effects to be executed as suggestive effects during variable front display in the case, and (C) is a diagram showing effect patterns of character effects and timer effects executed as suggestive effects during variable front display, (D) is a diagram showing the degree of expectation for a big hit of the character effect and the timer effect and the degree of execution expectation of the setting suggestion effect. (A) is a diagram showing the determination ratio of the effect pattern of the character effect, (B) is a diagram showing the determination ratio of the effect pattern of the timer effect, and (C) shows the content of each effect pattern of the timer effect. It is a diagram. It is a figure which shows the production|presentation execution period in variable display of super reach. It is a figure which shows the production|presentation aspect in the variable display of super reach. It is a figure which shows the production|presentation aspect in the variable display of super reach. It is a figure which shows the production|presentation aspect in the variable display of super reach. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing execution determination ratios and execution expectations of setting suggestion effects as suggestive effects during front variable display of character effects and timer effects in a modification; FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a display mode of a pending memory display and effect images in a modified example; It is a figure which shows the execution period of the setting suggestion production|presentation by the variable display of normal reach in a modification, non-shortening non-reach, and shortening non-reach. It is a figure which shows an example of the content of the production|presentation for every variation pattern. It is a figure which shows an example of the execution timing of various effects during a variable display. 9 is a flowchart showing variable display start setting processing; FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of an active display effect pattern; FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing an active display effect table; FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a pattern of operation suggestion rendering; FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing an operation suggestion rendering table; FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing an operation presentation table; It is a figure which shows an example of various effects during a variable display. It is a figure which shows an example of various effects during a variable display. It is a figure which shows an example of various effects during a variable display. It is a figure which shows an example of various effects during a variable display. It is a figure which shows an example of various effects during a variable display. It is a figure which shows an example of the multi-step change of operation suggestion. It is a figure which shows an example of operation production|presentation. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of changes in active display or operation suggestion by the same character;

<Basic description>
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.

[Configuration 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 the special symbols means, for example, that a plurality of types of special symbols are displayed in a variable manner (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 device) or organic EL (Electro Luminescence), and displays various effects images. The image display device 5 may be composed of a projector and a screen. Various effect images are displayed on the image display device 5 .

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

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

The number of variable representations that are reserved is also referred to as the number of reserved memories. The reserved memory number corresponding to the first special game is also referred to as the first reserved memory number, and the reserved memory number corresponding to the second special game is also referred to as the second reserved memory number. The sum of the first reserved memory 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 any 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 game balls enter the big winning hole, more prize balls are paid out than when the game balls enter the first start winning hole, the second starting winning hole and the general winning hole 10, for example.

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

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

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

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

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

Speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects are provided at 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 by the ball shooting device is provided at the lower right portion of the game machine frame 3 .

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

A stick controller 31A that can be held and tilted by a player is attached to a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the game area. The stick controller 31A is provided with a trigger button 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In the small winning game state, the big winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened in a predetermined opening mode. For example, in the small winning game state, the same opening mode as the big winning game state at the time of some jackpot types (the number of openings of the big winning mouth is the same as the number of rounds above, and the closing timing of the big winning mouth is also the same etc.) to open the big prize mouth. In addition, you may provide a small-hit classification also in a "small-hit" like a big-hit classification.

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

In the time saving state, the control (time saving control) that shortens the average special figure fluctuation time (period of varying the special figure) than the normal state is executed. In the time-saving state, by shortening the average normal figure fluctuation time (the period in 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, 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 termination conditions, such as execution of the special game for a predetermined number of times and the start of the next big win game state, is established first. The end condition that the special figure game of a predetermined number of times has been executed is also referred to as the number of times cut (number of times cut short time, number of times cut probability variable, etc.).

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

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

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

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

[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 may be performed by turning on/off the , 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 decorative symbols 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 not yet stopped and displayed are variably displayed. It is the aspect that is continuing.

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

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

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

When the display result of the special game is a "small hit", the display result of the variable display of decorative patterns on the screen of the image display device 5 is 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.

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

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

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

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

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

[Board configuration]
FIG. 2 is a configuration diagram showing various control boards and the like installed in the pachinko game machine. 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 and a RAM (Random
Access Memory) 102 , CPU (Central Processing Unit) 103 , random number circuit 104 , and 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Boards other than the main board 11, such as the effect control board 12, the sound control board 13, and the lamp control 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.

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

[Major Operations of Main Board 11]
First, main operations in the main board 11 will be described. 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 settings, register settings for built-in devices (CTC (counter/timer circuit), parallel input/output ports, etc.), and settings for making the RAM 102 accessible.

Next, 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 (power failure), the CPU 103 executes the power supply stop processing immediately before the pachinko game machine 1 becomes inoperable due to the stoppage of the power supply. In the power supply stop processing, processing for turning on a backup flag indicating that data is to be backed up in the RAM 102, data protection processing for the RAM 102, and the like are executed. Data protection processing includes adding an error detection code (checksum, parity bit, etc.) and backing up various data. The data to be backed up includes not only various data (including various flags, states of various timers, etc.) for progressing the game, but also the states of the backup flags and error detection codes. In 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 at the time 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 recovery time from the power failure, for example, the image display device 5 notifies that the power failure has been restored or is being restored from the power failure. Display the screen for The effect control CPU 120 may perform appropriate screen display based on the effect control command.

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 the interrupt request signal from the CTC and accepts the interrupt request, it executes the game control timer interrupt processing shown in the flowchart of FIG. FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing an example of game control timer interrupt processing.

When the game control timer interrupt process 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.) supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1, starting information (starting Data such as information indicating the number of wins, etc.), probability change information (information indicating the number of times the odd state has occurred, etc.) is output (step S23).

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

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

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

FIG. 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 judgment results such as the occurrence of starting winning, the number of pending memories, and the prefetch judgment to the production control board 12 is performed. . The effect control command at the time of start winning set to be transmitted in this manner is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by executing the command control process of step S27 shown in FIG. is transmitted to

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

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

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

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

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

The special symbol variation process of 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 And the display result is "big hit"
If it is, 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 "off", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0". When the display result is "small win" or "losing", when the time saving state or probability variable state is controlled, and when the end of the number cut is established, the game state is also updated. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated, the special symbol stop processing ends.

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

The 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.

[Main 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. FIG. 6 is a flow chart showing an example of the effect control main process.

When the production control main processing shown in FIG. Perform register setting of the mounted CTC (counter/timer circuit). Also, an initial operation control process is executed (step S72). In the initial motion control process, control for initial motion of the movable body 32, such as control for driving the movable body 32 to return it to the initial position and control for confirming a predetermined motion, is executed.

After that, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag is turned on (step S73). The timer interrupt flag is set to an ON state each time a predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) elapses based on, for example, CTC register settings. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off (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, for example, an interrupt generated when 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 fetched at this time is stored in the effect control command reception buffer provided in the RAM 122, for example. After that, the effect control CPU 120 ends the command reception interrupt process after setting the interrupt permission.

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 transmitted from the main board 11 for 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 board 11, determination, determination, setting, etc. for executing the pre-reading notice effect are performed. Also, a process for displaying a pending display is executed based on the number of pending memories specified from the effect control command.

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

The 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 the effect processing during variable display, the effect control CPU 120
By instructing the display control unit 123, an effect image based on the effect control pattern set in step S171 is displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5, the movable body 32 is driven, and the sound control board 13 is operated. By outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the speaker 8L, 8R to output a sound or sound effect, and by outputting a command (electrical signal) to the lamp control board 14, the game effect lamp 9 and the decorative LED are turned on / off / Execute various effects control during the variable display of decorative patterns, such as blinking. After such effect control is performed, for example, an end code indicating the end of variable display of decorative patterns is read out from the effect control pattern, or a command designating stop display of fixed decorative patterns is received from the main board 11. Corresponding to the fact that the player has done so, the fixed decoration pattern which becomes the display result of the decoration pattern is stopped and displayed. When the fixed decoration pattern is stopped and displayed, the value of the production process flag is updated to "3", and the production process during variable display ends.

The special figure per waiting process of step S173 is a process executed when the value of the production process flag is "3". In this special figure per waiting process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not an effect control command designating the start of the big hit game state or the small hit game state is received from the main substrate 11 . Then, when receiving the production control command designating the start of the jackpot game state or the small hit game state, if the command designates the start of the jackpot game state, the value of the production process flag is set to "6". ”. On the other hand, if the command designates the start of the small-hit game state, the value of the production process flag is updated to "4", which is the value corresponding to the small-hit production process. 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 "lost". 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 middle production process, the production control CPU 120 sets, for example, a production control pattern corresponding to the production content in the small-hit game state, and executes various production controls in the small-hit game state based on the set content. . Further, in the small-hit mid-effect process, for example, in response to receiving a command designating to end the small-hit game state from the main board 11, the value of the effect process flag is set to a value corresponding to the small-hit end effect. It is updated to a certain "5", and the effect processing during the small hit is ended.

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

The effect process during the big hit in step S176 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "6". In this jackpot middle effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, effect control patterns corresponding to the effect contents in the big win game state, and executes various effect control in the big win game state based on the set contents. In addition, 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 ended.

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, effect control CPU120
sets an effect control pattern corresponding to, for example, the end of the big win game state, etc., and executes various effect control of the ending effect at the end of the big win game state based on the setting contents. After that, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value of "0", and the ending effect process is terminated.

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

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

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

In the above basic explanation, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is shown as the gaming machine, but medals are inserted to set a predetermined number of bets. A slot machine capable of executing a game in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out to a player when the symbols are stopped in response to the operation of a stop button with a special symbol combination (for example, a big bonus game). , regular bonus, RT, AT, ART, CZ (hereinafter referred to as a bonus, etc.).

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

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

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

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Next, the game machine in the characterizing portion 153SG of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 8-1 to 8-31.

First, FIG. 8-1 is a front view of the pachinko game machine 1 in the characterizing part 153SG of the present embodiment, showing the arrangement layout of the main members. As shown in FIG. 8-1, a pachinko game machine (game machine) 1 is roughly divided into an outer frame formed in a vertically long square frame shape, a game board (gauge board) 2 constituting a game board surface, and a game board. It is composed of a game machine frame (underframe) for supporting and fixing the 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. In addition, a glass door frame having a glass window is rotatable about the left side of the game machine frame between a door open position where the front face of the game machine frame is opened and a door closed position where the front face is closed. The game area can be opened and closed by the glass door frame, and the game area can be seen through the glass window when the glass door frame is closed.

In addition, the game machine frame can be opened by inserting a door key owned by a store clerk or the like into a lock (not shown) to unlock it. can not be opened.

The left game area 153SG002L is a game area in which a game ball that is relatively weakly struck (left-handed) by operating the batted ball operation handle 30 flows down, and the right game area 153SG002R is the left game area 153SG002L by the operation of the batted ball operation handle 30. This is the game area in which a game ball that is hit harder (right-handed) than the game ball flowing down passes through the upper path 153SG002C of the image display device 5 and flows down.

In addition, the left game area 153SG002L is provided with a general winning hole 10, and the right game area 153SG002R includes a passage gate 41, a variable winning ball device 6B, and a general game area 153SG002R from upstream to downstream of the right game area 153SG002R. A winning hole 10 and a special variable winning ball device 7 are arranged. In other words, the game ball flowing down the left game area 153SG002L can win the first start winning opening formed by the general winning opening 10 and the winning ball device 6A, and the game ball flowing down the right game area 153SG002R can be variable. It is possible to win the second start winning hole formed by the winning ball device 6B, the general winning hole 10 and the large winning hole formed by the special variable winning ball device 7, and to pass through the passage gate 41. - 特許庁

As shown in FIG. 8-1, between the winning ball device 6A, the variable winning ball device 6B and the special variable winning ball device 7, a plurality of obstacle nails 153SGK1 are arranged. Therefore, the game ball flowing down the left game area 153SG002L cannot win the second starting winning opening or the big winning opening, and the game ball flowing down the right gaming area 153SG002R cannot win the first starting winning opening. It's becoming

In addition, a first reserved memory display area 153SG005D and a second reserved memory display area 153SG005U are set on the left and right of the lower portion of the display area of the image display device 5 . In the first reserved memory display area 153SG005D and the second reserved memory display area 153SG005U, a reserved memory display for identifiably displaying the reserved memory number (special figure reserved memory number) of the variable display corresponding to the special figure game is performed.

As shown in FIG. 8-2, the main board 11 in the characterizing portion 153SG of the present embodiment is housed in a board case configured to be openable by the first member and the second member, and the pachinko machine 1 is mounted on the back of the In addition, the main board 11 has a lock switch 153SG051 for switching to a setting value change state in which the setting values of the pachinko game machine 1 can be changed, and a jackpot winning probability (ball output rate) described later in the setting value change state. A setting changeover switch 153SG052 that functions as a setting switch for changing setting values, and an open sensor 153SG090 that detects opening of the gaming machine frame are provided. Although the details will be described later, the setting value change state in the characterizing portion 153SG of the present embodiment is a state in which the setting values set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be confirmed by a store clerk or the like (setting value confirmation state). ) is also

A setting-switching main body portion provided with operation portions that can be operated by the player, such as the lock switch 153SG051 and the setting-switching switch 153SG052, is accommodated in the substrate case together with the main substrate 11. The lock switch 153SG051 and the setting-switching switch 153SG052 are , are exposed to the rear side through an opening formed in the rear surface of the substrate case so that the operation can be performed without opening the substrate case.

Since the board case having the lock switch 153SG051 and the setting switch 153SG052 is provided on the back of the pachinko game machine 1, it is extremely difficult to operate when the game machine frame is closed. Operation becomes possible by opening the game machine frame. Further, since the lock switch 153SG051 requires operation of a setting key owned by a store clerk or the like, it can be operated only by a store clerk who possesses the setting key. In addition, the lock switch 153SG051 is also a switch that can execute switching operation between ON and OFF, which will be described later, with a setting key. In the characterizing portion 153SG of the present embodiment, the door key and the setting key are separate keys, but one key may be used for both.

A display monitor 153SG029 capable of displaying set values and base values, which will be described later, is arranged in the substrate case. The display monitor 153SG029 is connected to the main board 11 and arranged on the upper part of the board case. That is, the display monitor 153SG029 is arranged in front of the main board 11 in the board case when visually recognizing it. Since the main board 11 cannot be visually recognized when the frame for the game machine is not opened, the front side when the main board 11 is visually recognized means the back side of the game board 2 with the frame for the game machine opened. This is the actual front and is different from the front of the pachinko game machine 1.例文帳に追加However, the front when visually recognizing the main board 11 and the front of the pachinko game machine 1 may be common.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 8-1 and 8-2, at a predetermined position (for example, the lower left position of the game area) of the game board 2 of the pachinko game machine 1 in the characterizing portion 153SG of the present embodiment, a second 1st special symbol display device 153SG004A capable of executing variable display of 1 special symbol, 2nd special symbol display device 153SG004B capable of executing variable display of 2nd special symbol, 1st pending display capable of displaying the number of first pending memories device 153SG025A, second reservation display 153SG025B capable of displaying the second reservation memory number, normal design display 153SG020 capable of executing variable display of normal design, normal design reservation display 153SG025C capable of displaying the number of normal design reservation storage, A round display 153SG131 capable of displaying the number of rounds (jackpot type) of the jackpot game during the jackpot game, and a game state such as a high base state (time saving state) or a jackpot game state in which game balls are launched toward the right game area 153SG002R. A game information display unit 153SG200 is provided in which a right hitting lamp 153SG132 that lights up, a variable probability lamp 153SG133 that lights in the variable probability state, and a short time lamp 153SG134 that lights in the high base state (short time state) are collectively arranged.

Each of the first special symbol display device 153SG004A and the second special symbol display device 153SG004B is composed of an 8-segment LED. In addition, in the first special symbol display device 153SG004A and the second special symbol display device 153SG004B, when the variable display result of the special symbol is a loss or a small hit, the variable display result can be derived and displayed by a common combination. ing.

When the variable display result is a big hit in the variable display of the first special symbol, the first special symbol display device 153SG004A uses two kinds of big win symbols (a combination of lit LEDs) for each big win type as the variable display result. Derivation display is possible. In addition, in the variable display of the second special symbol, when the variable display result becomes a big hit, the second special symbol display device 153SG004B variably displays two kinds of big win symbols (a combination of lit LEDs) for each big win type. Results and derivations can be displayed.

In addition, in the characteristic portion 153SG of the present embodiment, the jackpot symbols that can be derived and displayed are all different between the first special symbol display device 153SG004A and the second special symbol display device 153SG004B, but the first special symbol display device 153SG004A At least a part of the jackpot symbols that can be derived and displayed in the second special symbol display device 153SG004B may overlap.

The first suspension display 153SG025A and the second suspension display 153SG025B each have four segments of LEDs arranged in parallel in the horizontal direction. With these first pending display 153SG025A and second pending display 153SG025B, if the number of pending memories is 1, only the LED at the left end lights up, and as the number of pending memories increases, the second from the left, The third LED from the left and the fourth LED from the left light up in sequence. Then, each time the variable display is executed, the reserve memory is reduced (consumed), so that the LED in the reserve display corresponding to the variable display is shifted in a predetermined shift direction (characteristic of the present embodiment). In the part 153SG, the lights are extinguished toward the left direction).

In addition, in the characterizing part 153SG of the present embodiment, when both the first special figure pending memory and the second special figure pending memory exist, the variable display based on the second special figure pending memory is preferentially executed. It looks like For this reason, for example, when there is one first special figure pending memory and two second special figure pending memories exist (only the LED at the left end of the first pending indicator 153SG025A is lit, and the second pending If the two LEDs on the left of the display 153SG25B are lit), after the second special figure pending memory becomes 0 by executing the variable display based on the second special figure pending memory, the first special figure pending A variable display based on memory is performed.

Also, the round indicator 153SG131 is composed of five segments (LEDs). Incidentally, as the jackpot types in the characterizing portion 153SG of the present embodiment, a total of three jackpot types are provided: a jackpot A that is a 5-round jackpot, a jackpot B that is a 10-round jackpot, and a jackpot C that is a 15-round jackpot. Which of the segments constituting the round indicator 153SG131 lights up differs depending on the types of these jackpots.

A control signal transmitted from the main board 11 toward the effect control board 12 is relayed by the relay board 15 . The control command transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 via the relay board 15 is, for example, a effect control command transmitted and received as an electric signal. The effect control commands include, for example, a display control command used to control the image display operation of the image display device 5, a voice control command used to control voice output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and a game effect lamp 9. and LED control commands used to control the lighting operation of decorative LEDs.

Note that the effect control board 12 in the characterizing portion 153SG of the present embodiment includes a first movable body and a second movable body that can move between the origin position and the effect position during variable display, and a first movable body. An origin detection sensor that can detect that the movable body is positioned at the origin position of the first movable body, and an origin that can detect that the second movable body is positioned at the origin position of the second movable body A detection sensor and are connected.

FIG. 8-3(A) is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the content of the effect control command used in the characteristic portion 153SG in this embodiment. The effect control command is, for example, composed of 2 bytes, the 1st byte indicates MODE (command classification), and the 2nd byte indicates EXT (command type). The leading bit (bit 7) of MODE data is always set to "1", and the leading bit of EXT data is set to "0". Note that the command form shown in FIG. 8-3(A) is an example, and other command forms may be used. Also, in this example, the control command is made up of two control signals, but the number of control signals that make up the control command may be one, or three or more.

In the example shown in FIG. 8-3 (A), the command 8001H is the first variable display start command that specifies the start of variable display in the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 153SG004A. . Command 8002H is a second variable display start command that designates the start of variable display in the special symbol game using the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 153SG004B. The command 81XXH is a decoration that is variably displayed in each of the "left", "middle" and "right" decoration design display areas 5L, 5C and 5R on the image display device 5 corresponding to the variable display of the special design in the special game. It is a variation pattern specification command that specifies a variation pattern (variation time) such as a pattern. Here, XXH indicates that it is an unspecified hexadecimal number, and may be a value that is arbitrarily set according to the contents of instructions by the effect control command. In the variation pattern specification command, different EXT data are set according to the specified variation pattern.

Command 8CXXH is a variable display result notification command, and is an effect control command that designates variable display results such as special symbols and decorative symbols. In the variable display result notification command, for example, as shown in FIG. 8-3(B), the determination result (predetermined result ), and different EXT data are set according to the determination result (jackpot type determination result) as to which of a plurality of types the jackpot type should be set when the variable display result is "big hit".

In the variable display result notification command, for example, as shown in FIG. 8-3(B), the command 8C00H is the first variable display result specifying command indicating the predetermined result that the variable display result is "no". The command 8C01H is a second variable display result specification command for notifying the pre-determined result that the variable display result is "jackpot" and the jackpot type is "jackpot A" and the jackpot type determination result. The command 8C02H is a third variable display result specifying command for notifying the pre-determined result that the variable display result is "jackpot" and the jackpot type is "jackpot B" and the jackpot type determination result. The command 8C03H is a fourth variable display result designation command for notifying the pre-determined result that the variable display result is "jackpot" and the jackpot type is "jackpot C" and the jackpot type determination result. The command 8C04H is a fifth variable display result specification command for notifying a pre-determined result that the variable display result will be a "minor win".

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

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

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

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

The command B100H is based on the fact that a game ball passing through (entering) the first starting winning opening formed by the winning ball device 6A is detected by the first starting opening switch 22A and a starting winning (first starting winning) occurs. It is a first start winning designation command for notifying that the first starting condition for executing the special game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 153SG004A is satisfied. The command B200H is based on the fact that the game ball passing through (entering) the second starting winning opening formed by the variable winning ball device 6B is detected by the second starting opening switch 22B and the starting winning (second starting winning) occurs. , It is a second start winning designation command that notifies that the second start condition for executing the special game using the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 153SG004B is satisfied.

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

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

The command C4XXH and the command C6XXH are effect control commands (winning determination result specification commands) indicating the content of the winning determination result. Among them, the command C4XXH is a symbol specifying command indicating whether or not the variable display result will be a "big win" and the judgment result of the big win type (probability variation, non-probability variation, etc.) as a result of determination at the time of winning. In addition, the command C6XXH is a variation category indicating whether the random number MR3 for variation pattern determination is a variation pattern of "non-reach", "super reach", and "other" as a result of determination at the time of winning. is a command.

The command D0XXH is a set value designation command for designating a newly set set value from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 (the effect control CPU 120). The command E101H is a hot start notification command for notifying that the pachinko gaming machine 1 has started without clearing the contents of the RAM 102 (that power has been restored, also called hot start). The command E102H is a cold start notification command for notifying that the pachinko gaming machine 1 has started after clearing the contents of the RAM 102 (cold start).

The 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 for storing game control programs and fixed data, and a work for game control. A RAM (Random Access Memory) 102 that provides an area, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 103 that executes a game control program and performs control operations, and a numerical data that indicates a random value is updated independently of the CPU 103. A random number circuit 104, an I/O (Input/Output port) 105, and a real-time clock (RTC) 106 capable of outputting time information.

As an example, in the game control microcomputer 100, the CPU 103 executes a program read from the ROM 101, thereby executing processing for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. FIG. At this time, the CPU 103 reads fixed data from the ROM 101, reads out fixed data from the ROM 101, writes various variable data to the RAM 102 and temporarily stores them in the variable data write operation, Variation data reading operation to read, CPU103 receives input of various signals from the outside of the game control microcomputer 100 via I / O105, CPU103 to the outside of the game control microcomputer 100 via I / O105 and a transmission operation for outputting various signals.

FIG. 8-4 is an explanatory diagram illustrating random numbers counted on the main board 11 side. As shown in FIG. 8-4, in the characteristic portion 153SG of this embodiment, on the side of the main board 11, in addition to the random number MR1 for special figure display result determination, the random number MR2 for judging the jackpot type, the variation pattern Numerical data indicating the random number MR3 for judgment, the random number MR4 for judging the results of the normal map display, and the random number MR5 for determining the initial value of MR4 are controlled so as to be countable. It should be noted that random numbers other than these may be used in order to enhance the game effect. These random numbers MR1 to MR5 may be counted by software update using different random counters in the CPU 103, or may be updated by the random number circuit 104. FIG. The random number circuit 104 may be built in the game control microcomputer 100 or may be configured as a random number circuit chip different from the game control microcomputer 100 . Random numbers used to control the progress of such games are also called game random numbers.

In this embodiment, the random numbers MR1 to MR5 are used as values within the range shown in FIG. 8-4. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The range of MR1 to MR5 may be varied according to the set values set in the pachinko game machine 1. FIG.

FIG. 8-5 shows variation patterns in this embodiment. In the present embodiment, among the cases where the variable display result is "missing", the variable A plurality of variation patterns are prepared in advance for cases such as when the display result is a "big hit". In addition, one variation pattern is prepared in advance in response to a case where the variable display result is a "minor hit". In addition, the variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "miss" and the variable display mode of the decoration pattern is "non-reach" is called a non-reach variation pattern (also referred to as "non-reach loss variation pattern"), A variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "loss" and the variable display mode of the decoration pattern is "reach" is called a reach variation pattern (also referred to as a "reach loss variation pattern"). Also, the non-reach variation pattern and the reach variation pattern are included in the loss variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "loss". A variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is a "big hit" is called a big hit variation pattern. A variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "small hit" is called a small hit variation pattern.

The jackpot variation pattern and the reach variation pattern include a normal reach variation pattern in which a normal reach reach performance is executed, and a super reach variation pattern in which a super reach performance such as super reach α and super reach β is executed. In the present embodiment, only one type of normal reach variation pattern is provided, but the present invention is not limited to this, and like super reach, normal reach α, normal reach β, . A plurality of normal reach fluctuation patterns may be provided. Also, as for the super reach variation patterns, three or more super reach variation patterns such as super reach α, super reach β, and super reach γ may be provided.

As shown in FIG. 8-5, for the special figure fluctuation time of the normal reach fluctuation pattern in which the reach effect of the normal reach in the characteristic part 153SG of the present embodiment is executed, the super reach fluctuation pattern super reach α, super reach β is set shorter than Also, for the special figure fluctuation time of the super reach variation pattern in which the reach production of super reach such as super reach α and super reach β in the present embodiment is executed, the variation pattern in which the super reach production of super reach β is executed Toku-zu fluctuation time is set longer than the fluctuation pattern in which the super reach production of super reach α is executed.

It should be noted that, in the present embodiment, as described above, super reach β, super reach α, normal reach because it is set so that the variable display result becomes "big hit" and the degree of expectation for big hit increases in order, normal reach variation pattern and In the super reach fluctuation pattern, the longer the fluctuation time, the higher the expectation of a big hit.

In addition, in the characteristic portion 153SG of the present embodiment, as will be described later, these variation patterns are, for example, types of non-reach, types of normal reach, types of super reach, and the like. Instead of first determining and then determining the variation pattern to be executed from the variation patterns belonging to the determined type, only the random number MR3 for determining the variation pattern is determined without determining these types. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in addition to the random number MR3 for determining the variation pattern, a random number for determining the type of variation pattern is provided, and these variations After determining the type of the variation pattern from the random number value for determining the pattern type, the variation pattern to be executed may be determined from the variation patterns belonging to the determined type.

Further, in the characterizing portion 153SG of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8-5, the variation content (performance content) is predetermined for each variation pattern. This is not a limitation, and even if the variation pattern is the same, the content of variation (content of presentation) may differ according to the set value. For example, in the case of the normal reach loss variation pattern PA2-1, if the set value is 1, the normal reach loss variation pattern is used, and if the set value is 2, a pseudo continuous effect is performed. If the set value is 3 as a variation pattern in which non-ready-to-win is lost by executing twice, a variation pattern in which pseudo-continuous performance is performed three times to lose super-ready-to-win, etc. may be used.

In the game control microcomputer 100, the CPU 103 executes programs read from the ROM 101, and uses the RAM 102 as a work area to execute various processes for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. Further, the CPU 103 can generate all of various random numbers used on the main substrate 11 side by executing a random number generation program.

The ROM 101 provided in the game control microcomputer 100 stores various table data used for controlling the progress of the game in addition to the game control program. For example, the ROM 101 stores table data constituting a plurality of determination tables shown in FIGS. In addition, the ROM 101 stores table data constituting a plurality of control pattern tables used by the CPU 103 to output various control signals from the main substrate 11, and the variation mode of each symbol in variable display such as special symbols and normal symbols. A variation pattern table storing a plurality of types of variation patterns is stored.

The determination table stored in the ROM 101 includes, for example, a first special figure display result determination table shown in FIG. 8-6 (A), a second special figure display result determination table shown in FIG. In addition to the big hit type determination table (for the first special symbol) shown in -7 (A), the big hit type determination table (for the second special symbol) shown in Fig. 8-7 (B), the big hit variation pattern determination table, the small hit A fluctuation pattern determination table, a deviation fluctuation pattern determination table, a normal diagram display result determination table (not shown), a normal diagram fluctuation pattern determination table (not shown), and the like are included.

The pachinko gaming machine 1 of the characteristic portion 153SG of the present embodiment is configured such that the probability of winning a big hit (ball output rate) changes according to the set value. Specifically, in the special symbol normal processing of the special symbol process processing to be described later, by using the display result determination table (winning probability) according to the set value, the winning probability of the big hit (ball output rate) is changed. . The setting value consists of 6 stages from 1 to 6, and 6 is the highest ball payout rate, and the smaller the value is in the order of 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, and 1, the lower the ball payout rate is. That is, when 6 is set as the set value, the advantage for the player is the highest, and the lower the value is in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, and 1, the lower the advantage is. In other words, the set value is such that 6, which is the largest value, is the most unfavorable value for the game hall side, and 5, 4, 3, 2, and 1 are values that are advantageous to the game hall side as the values become smaller in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, and 1. Become.

FIGS. 8-6A and 8-6B are explanatory diagrams showing display result determination tables. The display result determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 101, and is a table in which a hit determination value to be compared with MR1 is set for each set value. In the characteristic part 153SG of the present embodiment, as the display result determination table, separate display result determination tables are used for the first special figure and the second special figure, but the present invention is not limited to this. A common display result determination table may be used for the first special figure and the second special figure.

As shown in FIG. 8-6 (A), when the set value is 1 and the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure, if the game state is the normal state or the time saving state, the range of 0 to 65535 , and among the hit judgment values compared with the random number MR1 for special figure display result judgment, 1020 to 1237 are assigned to "big hits", and 32767 to 33094 are "small "Hits" and other numerical ranges are assigned to "Losers". In addition, when the game state is a probability variable state, among the above-mentioned hit determination values, 1020 to 1346 are assigned to "big hit", 32767 to 33094 are assigned to "small hit", and other is assigned to "outliers".

As shown in FIG. 8-6 (B), when the set value is 1 and the fluctuation special figure is the second special figure, if the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state, the range of 0 to 65535 , and among the hit judgment values compared with the random number MR1 for special figure display result judgment, 1020 to 1237 are assigned to "big hits", and 32767 to 33421 are "small "Hits" and other numerical ranges are assigned to "Losers". In addition, when the game state is a probability variable state, among the above-mentioned hit determination values, 1020 to 1346 are assigned to "big hit", 32767 to 33421 are assigned to "small hit", and other is assigned to "outliers".

As shown in FIG. 8-6 (A), when the set value is 2 and the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure, the range of 0 to 65535 when the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state , and among the hit judgment values compared with the random number MR1 for special figure display result judgment, 1020 to 1253 are assigned to "big hits", and 32767 to 33094 are "small "Hits" and other numerical ranges are assigned to "Losers". In addition, when the game state is a probability variable state, among the above-mentioned hit determination values, 1020 to 1383 are assigned to "big hit", 32767 to 33094 are assigned to "small hit", and other is assigned to "outliers".

As shown in FIG. 8-6 (B), when the set value is 2 and the fluctuation special figure is the second special figure, if the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state, the range of 0 to 65535 , and among the hit judgment values compared with the random number MR1 for special figure display result judgment, 1020 to 1253 are assigned to "big hits", and 32767 to 33421 are "small "Hits" and other numerical ranges are assigned to "Losers". In addition, when the game state is a probability variable state, among the above-mentioned hit determination values, 1020 to 1383 are assigned to "big hit", 32767 to 33421 are assigned to "small hit", and other is assigned to "outliers".

As shown in FIG. 8-6 (A), when the set value is 3 and the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure, the range of 0 to 65535 when the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state , and among the hit judgment values compared with the random number MR1 for special figure display result judgment, 1020 to 1272 are assigned to "big hits", and 32767 to 33094 are "small "Hits" and other numerical ranges are assigned to "Losers". In addition, when the game state is a probability variable state, among the above-mentioned hit determination values, 1020 to 1429 are assigned to "big hit", 32767 to 33094 are assigned to "small hit", and other is assigned to "outliers".

As shown in FIG. 8-6 (B), when the set value is 3 and the fluctuation special figure is the second special figure, when the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state, the range of 0 to 65535 , and among the hit judgment values compared with the random number MR1 for special figure display result judgment, 1020 to 1272 are assigned to "big hits", and 32767 to 33421 are "small "Hits" and other numerical ranges are assigned to "Losers". Also, if the gaming state is a variable probability state, 1020 to 1
Up to 429 are assigned to "big win", 32767 to 33421 are assigned to "minor win", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "loss".

As shown in FIG. 8-6 (A), when the set value is 4 and the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure, the range of 0 to 65535 when the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state , and among the hit judgment values compared with the random number MR1 for special figure display result judgment, 1020 to 1292 are assigned to "big hits", and 32767 to 33094 are "small "Hits" and other numerical ranges are assigned to "Losers". In addition, when the game state is a probability variable state, among the above-mentioned hit determination values, 1020 to 1487 are assigned to "big hit", 32767 to 33094 are assigned to "small hit", and other is assigned to "outliers".

As shown in FIG. 8-6 (B), when the set value is 4 and the fluctuation special figure is the second special figure, the range of 0 to 65535 when the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state , and among the hit judgment values compared with the random number MR1 for special figure display result judgment, 1020 to 1292 are assigned to "big hits", and 32767 to 33421 are "small "Hits" and other numerical ranges are assigned to "Losers". Further, when the gaming state is a probability variable state, among the above-mentioned hit determination values, 1020 to 1487 are assigned to "big hit", 32767 to 33421 are assigned to "small hit", and other is assigned to "outliers".

As shown in FIG. 8-6 (A), when the set value is 5 and the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure, the range of 0 to 65535 when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state , and among the hit judgment values compared with the random number MR1 for special figure display result judgment, 1020 to 1317 are assigned to "big hits", and 32767 to 33094 are "small "Hits" and other numerical ranges are assigned to "Losers". In addition, when the game state is a probability variable state, among the above-mentioned hit determination values, 1020 to 1556 are assigned to "big hit", 32767 to 33094 are assigned to "small hit", and other is assigned to "outliers".

As shown in FIG. 8-6 (B), when the set value is 5 and the fluctuation special figure is the second special figure, the range of 0 to 65535 when the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state , and among the hit judgment values compared with the random number MR1 for special figure display result judgment, 1020 to 1317 are assigned to "big hits", and 32767 to 33421 are "small "Hits" and other numerical ranges are assigned to "Losers". In addition, when the game state is a probability variable state, among the above-mentioned hit determination values, 1020 to 1556 are assigned to "big hit", 32767 to 33421 are assigned to "small hit", and other is assigned to "outliers".

As shown in FIG. 8-6 (A), when the set value is 6 and the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure, if the game state is the normal state or the time saving state, the range of 0 to 65535 , and among the hit judgment values compared with the random number MR1 for special figure display result judgment, 1020 to 1346 are assigned to "big hits", and 32767 to 33094 are "small "Hits" and other numerical ranges are assigned to "Losers". In addition, when the game state is a probability variable state, among the above-mentioned hit determination values, 1020 to 1674 are assigned to "big hit", 32767 to 33094 are assigned to "small hit", and other is assigned to "outliers".

As shown in FIG. 8-6 (B), when the set value is 6 and the fluctuation special figure is the second special figure, if the game state is the normal state or the time saving state, the range of 0 to 65535 , and among the hit judgment values compared with the random number MR1 for special figure display result judgment, 1020 to 1346 are assigned to "big hits", and 32767 to 33421 are "small "Hits" and other numerical ranges are assigned to "Losers". In addition, when the game state is a probability variable state, among the above-mentioned hit determination values, 1020 to 1674 are assigned to "big hit", 32767 to 33421 are assigned to "small hit", and other is assigned to "outliers".

As described above, in each display result determination table, when the gaming state is a probability variable state (high probability state), more determination values than when it is a normal state or time saving state (low probability state), It is assigned to the special figure display result of "jackpot". As a result, in the variable probability state (high probability state) where the variable probability control is performed in the pachinko game machine 1, when the normal state or the time saving state (low probability state), the special figure display result is set as "big hit" and controlled to the big hit game state. Then, the determined probability (in the characteristic portion 153SG of the present embodiment, 1/300 when the setting value is 1, 1/280 when the setting value is 2, 1/260 when the setting value is 3, setting 1/240 when the value is 4, 1/220 when the set value is 5, and 1/200 when the set value is 6), the special figure display result is set as "big win" and controlled to a big win game state. Then, the probability of being determined increases (in the characteristic portion 153SG of the present embodiment, 1/200 when the set value is 1, 1/180 when the set value is 2, and 1/180 when the set value is 3). 160, 1/140 when the set value is 4, 1/120 when the set value is 5, and 1/100 when the set value is 6). That is, in each display result determination table, when the game state in the pachinko game machine 1 is a probability variable state (high probability state), the probability that it is determined to control to the jackpot game state compared to the normal state or time saving state is assigned to the determination result of whether or not to control to the jackpot game state so that the judgment value is increased.

It should be noted that, in the characteristic portion 153SG of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8-6, the magnification of the jackpot probability in the variable probability state with respect to the jackpot probability in the normal state or the time saving state varies depending on each setting value (for example, setting If the value is 1, the multiplier of the jackpot probability in the variable state to the jackpot probability in the normal state or the short-time state is 1.5 times, and if the setting value is 2, the probability of the jackpot in the variable state to the jackpot probability in the normal state or the short-time state. The magnification is about 1.56 times, and if the setting value is 3, the magnification of the jackpot probability in the variable probability state with respect to the jackpot probability in the normal state and the time saving state is 1.625 times). However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the magnification of the jackpot probability in the variable probability state with respect to the jackpot probability in the normal state and the time-saving state at each set value is all set to be constant (for example, 5 times). good too.

In addition, in each first special figure display result determination table, regardless of the game state or setting value, the probability that the special figure display result is set to "small hit" and controlled to the small win game state is the same value. A judgment value is assigned as follows. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8-6 (A), in the first special figure display result determination table, the special figure display result is regarded as a "small hit" regardless of the game state or setting value. The probability of being determined to control to the game state is set to 1/200.

On the other hand, in each second special figure display result determination table, regardless of the game state or set value, the probability that the special figure display result is controlled to the small hit game state as "small hit" is the first special figure. Determination values are assigned so as to be the same values different from those in the graphic display result determination table. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8-6 (B), in the second special figure display result determination table, the special figure display result is regarded as a "small hit" regardless of the game state or setting value. The probability of being determined to control to the game state is set to 1/100.

In addition, in the characteristic portion 153SG of the present embodiment, the probability that the special figure display result is controlled to the small hit game state as "small hit" regardless of the setting value is the same probability. , The present invention is not limited to this, and the probability of determining that the special figure display result is controlled to a small hit game state as a "small hit" may be varied according to the set value. Furthermore, in the characteristic portion 153SG of the present embodiment, the probability that the special figure display result is controlled to the small hit gaming state as "small hit" according to the variation special figure is exemplified. The invention is not limited to this, and the probability of determining that the special figure display result is controlled to the small winning game state as "small hit" regardless of the variable special figure may be the same probability.

Here, focusing on the numerical range of the hit determination value assigned to the "big hit" or "small hit" in each display result determination table, the first special figure display result in the case where the game state is the normal state or the time saving state In the determination table, the range from 1020 to 1237 of the hit determination values is set as the common value range of the big hit determination values for determining the big hit regardless of the set value.

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

That is, in the characteristic portion 153SG of the present embodiment, in the first special figure display result determination table in the case where the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state, if the setting value is 1, the value in the range of 0 to 65535 Of the hit judgment values that can be taken, only numbers within the common numerical range (1020 to 1237) are assigned to "jackpot", while if the set value is 2 or more, among the jackpot judgment values, common Numbers within the numerical range plus the non-common numerical range are assigned to the "jackpot". Furthermore, the non-common numerical range increases from 1238 as the set value increases.

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

In addition, in the first special figure display result determination table when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state, the range from 32767 to 33094 of the hit determination values determines the small hit regardless of the set value It is set to the common numerical range of the small hit judgment value. Focusing on the case where the set value is 6 here, when the set value is 6, as described above, 1020 to 1346 of the hit determination values are set in the numerical range of the big hit determination value, while the small hit determination value The hit determination value is a numerical range different from the range of the big hit determination value (1020 to 1346) in the case of the set value 6, with 32767 as the reference value (small hit reference value) for the small hit determination value, 32767 to 33094 Since it is set within the range, the numerical range of the small hit determination value is prevented from overlapping with the range of the big hit determination value which changes according to each set value.

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

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

That is, in the characteristic portion 153SG of the present embodiment, in the first special figure display result determination table in the case where the gaming state is a variable probability state, when the setting value is 1, the value can be in the range of 0 to 65535 Of the hit judgment values, only numbers within the common numerical range (1020 to 1346) are assigned to the "jackpot", while if the set value is 2 or more, among the jackpot judgment values, the common numerical range Numbers within the range plus the non-common number range are assigned to the "jackpot". Furthermore, the non-common numerical range increases with 1347 as the reference as the set value increases.

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

In addition, in the first special figure display result determination table when the gaming state is the variable probability state, the same as the first special figure display result determination table when the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state, hit determination value Among them, the range from 32767 to 33094 is set to the common numerical range of the small hit determination value for judging the small hit regardless of the set value. Focusing on the case where the set value is 6 here, when the set value is 6, as described above, 1020 to 1674 of the hit determination values are set in the numerical range of the big hit determination value, while the small hit determination value The hit determination value is a numerical range different from the range of the big hit determination value in the case of the set value 6 (1020 to 1674), with 32767 as a reference value for the small hit determination value (small hit reference value), 32767 to 33094 Since it is set within the range, the numerical range of the small hit determination value is prevented from overlapping with the range of the big hit determination value which changes according to each set value.

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

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

That is, in the characteristic portion 153SG of the present embodiment, in the second special figure display result determination table when the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state, if the setting value is 1, the value in the range of 0 to 65535 Of the hit judgment values that can be taken, only numbers within the common numerical range (1020 to 1237) are assigned to "jackpot", while if the set value is 2 or more, among the jackpot judgment values, common Numbers within the numerical range plus the non-common numerical range are assigned to the "jackpot". Furthermore, the non-common numerical range increases from 1238 as the set value increases.

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

In addition, in the second special figure display result determination table when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state, the range from 32767 to 33421 of the hit determination values determines the small hit regardless of the set value It is set to the common numerical range of the small hit judgment value. Focusing on the case where the set value is 6 here, when the set value is 6, as described above, 1020 to 1346 of the hit determination values are set in the numerical range of the big hit determination value, while the small hit determination value The hit determination value is a numerical range different from the range of the big hit determination value in the case of the set value 6 (1020 to 1346), with 32767 as a reference value for the small hit determination value (small hit reference value), 32767 to 33421 Since it is set within the range, the numerical range of the small hit determination value is prevented from overlapping with the range of the big hit determination value which changes according to each set value.

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

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

That is, in the characterizing part 153SG of the present embodiment, in the display result determination table for FIG. Of the judgment values, only numbers within the common numerical range (1020 to 1346) are assigned to the "jackpot", while if the set value is 2 or more, among the jackpot judgment values, non-common numerical range Numerical values within the range plus the common numerical range are assigned to "jackpots." Furthermore, the non-common numerical range increases with 1347 as the reference as the set value increases.

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

In addition, in the second special figure display result determination table when the gaming state is the variable probability state, the same as the second special figure display result determination table when the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state, hit determination value Among them, the range from 32767 to 33421 is set to the common numerical range of the small hit determination value for judging the small hit regardless of the set value. Focusing on the case where the set value is 6 here, when the set value is 6, as described above, 1020 to 1674 of the hit determination values are set in the numerical range of the big hit determination value, while the small hit determination value The hit determination value is a numerical range different from the range of the big hit determination value in the case of the set value 6 (1020 to 1674), with 32767 as the reference value of the small hit determination value (small hit reference value), 32767 to 33421 Since it is set within the range, the numerical range of the small hit determination value is prevented from overlapping with the range of the big hit determination value which changes according to each set value.

As described above, in the characteristic portion 153SG of the present embodiment, in each display result determination table, regardless of the game state and the setting value, the common numerical range or the common numerical range and the non-common numerical range are determined based on the hit determination value of 1020. The determination value included in the continuous numerical range of 1 is defined as the numerical range of the jackpot determination value, and the continuous numerical range of 1 based on the hit determination value of 32767 (common The variable display result is determined with the determination value included in the numerical range) as the numerical range of the small hit determination value.

Furthermore, in each of these display result determination tables, if the variation special figure is the same, the numerical range of the small hit judgment value is the same regardless of the game state (the number of judgment values included in the numerical range of the small hit judgment value is identical). In addition, depending on whether the variable special figure is the first special figure or the second special figure, the number of judgment values included in the numerical range of the small hit judgment value differs (small value in the display result judgment table for the first special figure) The number of determination values included in the numerical range of the hit determination value is 328, while the number of determination values included in the numerical range of the small hit determination value in the second special figure display result determination table is about 655. 2 times) On the other hand, the numerical range itself of the small hit determination value is set to 32767 as a reference value (small hit reference value).

Furthermore, as described above, in each game state, when the setting value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 1, the probability of determining that the special figure display result is "big win" and the big win game state is determined is the highest. Judgment values are assigned so that the higher the value of the set value is, the higher the probability that the special figure display result will be controlled to the big hit game state as "big hit" (jackpot probability: set value 6 > set value 5>setting value 4>setting value 3>setting value 2>setting value 1).

That is, the CPU 103 refers to the display result determination table corresponding to the set value set at that time, and if the value of MR1 matches any of the hit determination values corresponding to the big hit, the big hit (big hit) with respect to the special symbol. It is determined to be A to big hit C). Also, when MR1 coincides with one of the hit determination values corresponding to the small hit, it is determined that the special symbol is a small hit. That is, the winning of the big win and the small win is determined with a probability according to the set value. The "probability" shown in FIG. 8-6 indicates the probability (percentage) of a big win and the probability (percentage) of a small win. Also, determining whether or not to make a big hit means determining whether or not to control to the big win game state, but the stop symbols on the first special symbol display device 153SG004A or the second special symbol display device 153SG004B It is also to decide whether or not to make it a big hit pattern. Also, determining whether or not to make a small hit means determining whether or not to control to a small winning game state, but the stop at the first special symbol display device 153SG004A or the second special symbol display device 153SG004B It is also to determine whether or not the design is to be a small winning design.

In addition, in the characterizing portion 153SG of the present embodiment, a total of six setting values 1 to 6 are provided as setting values that can be set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, but the present invention is not limited to this. , the number of setting values that can be set in the pachinko game machine 1 may be 5 or less or 7 or more.

Figure 8-7 (A) and Figure 8-7 (B) are explanatory diagrams showing a jackpot type determination table (for first special symbol) and a jackpot type determination table (for second special symbol) stored in ROM 101 is. Of these, FIG. 8-7 (A) determines the jackpot type using the reserved memory based on the game ball winning the first start winning port (that is, when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed) This is a table for when In addition, FIG. 8-7 (B) determines the jackpot type using the reserved memory based on the game ball winning the second start winning opening (that is, when the variable display of the second special symbol is performed) This is a table of cases.

The jackpot type determination table selects a jackpot type from jackpot A to jackpot C based on a random number (MR2) for hit type determination when it is determined that the variable display result is a jackpot pattern. This table is referenced to determine

Here, the jackpot type in the characterizing portion 153SG of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 8-8. In the characteristic portion 153SG of the present embodiment, as the jackpot type, only time-saving control is executed after the jackpot game state ends and the jackpot A (also referred to as a non-probability variable jackpot) that shifts to a low-probability high base state, and the jackpot game A big hit B and a big hit C (also referred to as a variable probability big hit) are set in which high-probability control and time-saving control are executed after the end and shift to a high-probability-high base state.

The jackpot game state by the "jackpot A" is a normal open jackpot in which five rounds (so-called five rounds) are repeated to change the special variable winning ball device 7 to the first state that is advantageous to the player. B" is a normal open big win in which 10 rounds (so-called 10 rounds) are repeated to change the special variable winning ball device 7 to the first state advantageous to the player. Furthermore, the big win game state by "big win C" is a normal open big win in which 15 rounds (so-called 15 rounds) are repeated to change the special variable winning ball device 7 to the first state advantageous to the player.

The time saving control executed after the end of the jackpot gaming state by "jackpot A" is that the special figure game is executed a predetermined number of times (100 times in the characteristic part 153SG of the present embodiment), or the special figure game of the predetermined number of times Before the game is executed, the game ends by entering a jackpot game state.

On the other hand, the high-precision control and time-saving control executed after the end of the big win game state of the big win B or big win C are continuously executed until the big win occurs again after the big win game state ends. Therefore, when the reoccurring big win is the big win B or the big win C, the high accuracy control and the short-time control are executed again after the big win game state ends, so that the big win game state is continuous without going through the normal state. It is a so-called continuous state that occurs in

In addition, in the characteristic portion 153SG of the present embodiment, three types of jackpot A to jackpot C are provided as jackpot types, but the present invention is not limited to this, and there are two jackpot types. You may provide less than a kind or four kinds or more.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 8-7 (A), in the big hit type determination table (for the first special symbol), 0 to 99 out of the range 0 to 299 of the determination value of MR2 are assigned to the big hit A. 100 to 249 are assigned to the jackpot B, and 250 to 299 are assigned to the jackpot C. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 8-7 (B), in the big hit type determination table (for the second special symbol), 0 to 99 out of the range 0 to 299 of the determination value of MR2 are assigned to the big hit A. 100 to 199 are assigned to the jackpot B, and 200 to 299 are assigned to the jackpot C. In other words, in the characterizing portion 153SG of the present embodiment, while the determination ratio of the jackpot type differs depending on whether the winning opening in which the game ball has won is the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening , regardless of the set value set in the pachinko game machine 1, the jackpot type is determined at a common ratio.

In addition, in the characteristic part 153SG of the present embodiment, the jackpot type is determined using MR2, which is a random number value for judging the jackpot type, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the jackpot type is You may determine using MR1 which is a random number value for special figure display result determination.

In addition, the ROM 101 also stores a variation pattern determination table for determining a variation pattern based on the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, and the variation pattern is selected from among the plurality of types described above according to the predetermined result. Determine one of the fluctuation patterns.

Specifically, as the variation pattern determination table, the variation pattern determination table for big hits used when it is decided in advance that the variable display result will be a "big hit", and the variable display result will be a "small hit". A big hit variation pattern determination table used when it is determined in advance and a variation pattern determination table for loss used when it is determined in advance that the variable display result will be "loss" are prepared in advance. ing.

In the jackpot variation pattern determination table, each variation pattern of the normal reach jackpot variation pattern (PB1-1), the super reach α jackpot variation pattern (PB1-2), and the super reach β jackpot variation pattern (PB1-3) On the other hand, a predetermined random number within the range that the random number MR3 for determining the variation pattern can take is assigned as the determination value.

As shown in FIGS. 8-9 (A) and 8-9 (B), as the jackpot variation pattern determination table, the jackpot variation pattern determination table used when the jackpot type is jackpot A (jackpot A ) and a big-hit variation pattern judgment table (for big-hit B, big-hit C) used when the big-hit types are for big-hit B and big-hit C are prepared in advance. A) and the jackpot variation pattern determination table (for jackpot B, jackpot C) include the variation pattern for the normal reach jackpot (PB1-1), the variation pattern for the super reach α jackpot (PB1-2), and the super reach β jackpot. A predetermined random number within the possible range of the random number MR3 for determining the variation pattern is assigned as a determination value to each variation pattern of the variation patterns (PB1-3).

As shown in FIG. 8-9 (A), in the jackpot variation pattern determination table (for jackpot A), 1 to 400 out of the range 1 to 997 of the determination value of MR3 are the variation patterns of normal reach jackpot (PB1 -1), 401 to 850 are assigned to the super reach α jackpot variation pattern (PB1-2), and 851 to 997 are assigned to the super reach β jackpot variation pattern (PB1-3). assigned.

As shown in FIG. 8-9 (B), in the jackpot variation pattern determination table (for jackpot B and jackpot C), 1 to 200 out of the range 1 to 997 of the determination value of MR3 are normal reach jackpot variations It is assigned to the pattern (PB1-1), 201 to 550 are assigned to the super reach α jackpot variation pattern (PB1-2), and 551 to 997 are assigned to the super reach β jackpot variation pattern (PB1- 3).

In addition, in the small hit variation pattern determination table, for the variation pattern of the small hit variation pattern (PC1-1), a predetermined random value out of the range that the random number MR3 for determining the variation pattern can take is the determination value. assigned as. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8-9 (C), in the small hit variation pattern determination table, 0 to 997 out of the range 0 to 997 of the determination value of MR3 are small hit variation patterns ( PC1-1). In addition, although only PC1-1 is provided as a small hit variation pattern in the characteristic portion 153SG of the present embodiment, the present invention is not limited to this, and two or more small hit variation patterns are provided. may be provided.

In addition, in the variation pattern determination table for loss, the variation pattern determination table A for loss used when the number of pending memories is 1 or less in the low base state where the time saving control is not performed, and the low base Loss variation pattern determination table B used when the total number of reserved memories is 2 to 4 in the state, and loss variation used when the total number of reserved memories is 5 to 8 in the low base state A pattern determination table C and a loss variation pattern determination table D used when the game state is a high base state in which time reduction control is implemented are prepared in advance.

In the variation pattern determination table for loss A, the variation pattern of non-reach loss without shortening (PA1-1), the variation pattern of normal reach loss (PA2-1), the variation pattern of super reach α loss (PA2-2), the super A predetermined random number is assigned as a judgment value to the variation pattern (PA2-3) of the reach β deviation within the range of the random number MR3 for determining the variation pattern.

As shown in FIG. 8-10 (A), in the variation pattern determination table A for loss (for 1 or less total retention storage number in low base), 1 to 450 out of the range 1 to 997 of the determination value of MR3 Up to is assigned to the non-reach fluctuation pattern (PA1-1), 451 to 700 are assigned to the normal reach fluctuation pattern (PA2-1), and 701 to 900 are super reach α out of 901 to 997 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PA2-2), and 901 to 997 are assigned to the super reach β deviation fluctuation pattern (PA2-3).

In addition, in the variation pattern determination table for loss B, the variation pattern of shortened non-reach loss corresponding to the total number of retained memories of 2 to 4 (PA1-2), the variation pattern of normal reach loss (PA2-1), super A predetermined random value is assigned as a judgment value from the range that the random number MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern can take for the fluctuation pattern of reach α deviation (PA2-2) and the fluctuation pattern of super reach β deviation (PA2-3). It is

As shown in FIG. 8-10 (B), in the variation pattern determination table B for loss (for 2 to 4 total pending storage numbers in low base), 1 to Up to 500 is assigned to the non-reach variation pattern (PA1-2), 501 to 700 is assigned to the normal reach variation pattern (PA2-1), and 701 to 900 is super reach α. , and 901 to 997 are assigned to the deviation pattern (PA2-3) of Super Reach β.

In addition, in the variation pattern determination table for loss C, the variation pattern of shortened non-reach loss corresponding to the total number of retained memories of 5 to 8 (PA1-3), the variation pattern of normal reach loss (PA2-1), super A predetermined random value is assigned as a judgment value from the range that the random number MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern can take for the fluctuation pattern of reach α deviation (PA2-2) and the fluctuation pattern of super reach β deviation (PA2-3). It is

As shown in FIG. 8-10 (C), in the variation pattern determination table C for loss (for 5 or more total pending memories in low base), 1 to 550 in the range 1 to 997 of the determination value of MR3 Up to is assigned to the non-reach fluctuation pattern (PA1-3), 551 to 700 are assigned to the normal reach fluctuation pattern (PA2-1), and 701 to 900 are super reach α out of 901 to 997 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PA2-2), and 901 to 997 are assigned to the super reach β deviation fluctuation pattern (PA2-3).

In addition, in the deviation pattern determination table D, the variation pattern (PA1-4) of the shortened non-reach deviation corresponding to the time saving control, the variation pattern of the deviation of the normal reach (PA2-1), the variation pattern of the deviation of the super reach α (PA2-2), a predetermined random number within the possible range of the random number MR3 for determining the variation pattern is assigned as a determination value to the variation pattern (PA2-3) that is out of super reach β.

As shown in FIG. 8-10 (D), in the variation pattern determination table D (for high base medium) for deviation, 1 to 550 out of the range 1 to 997 of the determination value of MR3 are fluctuations of non-reach deviation It is assigned to the pattern (PA1-4), 551 to 700 are assigned to the normal reach deviation variation pattern (PA2-1), and 701 to 900 are super reach α deviation deviation pattern (PA2-2) , and 901 to 997 are assigned to the deviation pattern (PA2-3) of super reach β.

Thus, when using the fluctuation pattern determination tables A to D for loss, the ratio of determining the non-reach fluctuation pattern and the normal reach fluctuation pattern is set higher than the ratio of deciding the super reach fluctuation pattern. Also, when using the variation pattern determination table A to D for deviation, 701 to 900 of the determination values are super reach α deviation variation patterns, and 901 to 997 are super reach β deviation, regardless of the variation pattern determination table. Assigned to each variation pattern, that is, if the variable display result is a loss, the variation pattern of super reach is determined by a common determination ratio, so the variable display by the variation pattern of super reach is not executed. It is possible to prevent the effect from decreasing.

In the characteristic portion 153SG of the present embodiment, the determination ratio of the super reach α loss variation pattern and the determination ratio of the super reach β loss variation pattern as the loss variation pattern are completely the same between the set values. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the determination ratio of the variation pattern of super reach α and the determination ratio of the variation pattern of super reach β are between each set value may be slightly different (for example, on the order of 1%).

In addition, in the characterizing portion 153SG of the present embodiment, when the variable display result is lost, the determination ratio of the variation pattern of super reach is the same, but the present invention is limited to this. If the variable display result is not a thing, the determination ratio of all variation patterns of non-reach, normal reach, and super reach may be the same, and any variation between non-reach and normal reach Only the determining proportions of the patterns may be identical.

The variation pattern (PA1-2) of non-reach deviation is shorter than the variation pattern (PA1-1) of non-reach deviation without shortening, and the fluctuation time is shorter than the fluctuation pattern (PA1-2). The deviation fluctuation pattern (PA1-3) has a shorter fluctuation time (see FIG. 8-6). Therefore, when the number of retained memories increases, a non-reach variation pattern with a short variation time is determined, making it easier to digest the retained memories, and the number of retained memories reaches the upper limit number of 4. By starting winning when there is no reserve memory, it becomes difficult to generate useless starting prizes that are not stored, and when the number of pending memories is reduced, the fluctuation time is long. Determining the pattern (PA1-1) lengthens the variable display time, thereby preventing the loss of interest in the game due to the non-execution of the variable display.

Further, in the characteristic unit 153SG of the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. Although the mode for determining the pattern is exemplified, the present invention is not limited to this, and the number of pending memories in the special symbol to be changed (for example, when executing the variable display of the first special symbol, the first A variation pattern may be determined using a different variation pattern determination table for losing according to the reserved memory number of special symbols, or the reserved memory number of the second special symbol when variable display of the second special symbol is executed.

Further, in the characterizing part 153SG of the present embodiment, whether or not to execute the ready-to-win effect for each determined variation pattern and which ready-to-win effect to execute are associated one-to-one. , The present invention is not limited to this, and whether or not the production control CPU 120 executes the reach production based on the special figure fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern, the variable display result, etc., and which reach production is executed It may be determined by lottery.

Next, the game control main processing in the characterizing portion 153SG of the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 8-11 is a flowchart showing game control main processing executed by the CPU 103. FIG. In the game control main process, the CPU 103 first sets interrupt prohibition (153SGSa001). Subsequently, necessary initial settings are performed (153SGSa002). Initial settings include stack pointer settings, register settings for built-in devices (CTC (counter/timer circuit), parallel input/output ports, etc.), and settings for making the RAM 102 accessible.

Next, the CPU 103 determines whether backup data is stored in the RAM 102 (107SGSa003) and whether the RAM 102 (backup RAM) is normal (107SGSa004). If the backup data is not stored (153SGSa003; No) or if the RAM 102 is not normal (153SGSa004; No), proceed to 153SGSa017, if the backup data is stored and the RAM 102 is normal (153SGSa003; Yes, 153SGSa004; Yes) determines whether the set value stored in the RAM 102 is any one of 1 to 6, that is, whether the RAM 102 stores a normal set value (153SGSa005).

If the setting value stored in RAM 102 is not one of 1 to 6 (153SGSa005; No), proceed to 153SGSa017, and if the setting value stored in RAM 102 is any one of 1 to 6 (153SGSa005; Yes) indicates whether or not a set value changing flag indicating that a set value change process (to be described later) was being executed before the power interruption (power interruption occurred during execution of the set value change process) is set. (153SGSa006). If the setting value changing flag is set (153SGSa006; Yes), proceed to 153SGSa017. If it is set, the RAM clear flag is cleared (153SGSa007), and it is determined whether or not the clear switch is ON, that is, whether or not the pachinko game machine 1 is started while the clear switch is being operated. (153SGSa008).

If the clear switch is ON (153SGSa008; Yes), set the RAM clear flag and proceed to 153SGSa011 (153SGSa010). move on.

At 153SGSa011, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the lock switch 153SG051 is ON (153SGSa011). If the lock switch 153SG051 is ON (153SGSa011; Yes), it is further determined whether or not the open sensor 153SG090 is ON (153SGSa012). When the open sensor 153SG090 is ON, that is, when the pachinko game machine 1 is started in a state where the lock switch 153SG051 is ON and the game machine frame is opened (153SGSa012; Yes), the RAM clear flag is set. It is determined whether or not there is (153SGSa013a).

If the RAM clear flag is set (153SGSa013a; Yes), set value change processing (153SGSa013b) for changing the set value set in the pachinko game machine 1 is executed to proceed to 153SGSa013d, RAM clear flag is not set (153SGSa013a; No), the setting value confirmation process (153SGSa013c) for confirming the setting value set in the pachinko game machine 1 is executed, and the process proceeds to 153SGSa013d.

In the set value change process (153SGSa013b), the CPU 103 first displays the currently set set value on the display monitor 153SG029. Next, every time the setting switch 153SG052 is operated, the setting values are updated and displayed on the display monitor 153SG029. Then, when the lock switch 153SG051 is turned off, the set value displayed on the display monitor 153SG029 is updated and stored in the RAM 102, and the set value newly updated and stored in the RAM 102 is designated as a identifiable set value. A command is output to the effect control CPU 120 .

Also, in the set value confirmation process (153SGSa013c), the CPU 103 displays the currently set set values on the display monitor 153SG029. Then, when the lock switch 153SG051 is turned off, the display of the set values on the display monitor 153SG029 may be terminated.

If the lock switch 153SG051 is OFF at 153SGSa011 (153SGSa011; No) or if the open sensor is OFF (153SGSa012; No), the process proceeds to 153SGSa013d without executing the processes of 153SGSa013a to 153SGSa013c.

At 153SGSa013d, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the RAM clear flag is set, that is, whether or not the RAM 102 is cleared when the pachinko game machine 1 is started this time (RAM clear processing (153SGSa009) is executed) or not ( 153SGSa013d). If the RAM clear flag is set (153SGSa013d; Yes), the RAM clear process (153SGSa013e) is executed, and then the process proceeds to 153SGSa014; if the RAM clear flag is not set (153SGSa013d; No), the RAM clear process (153SGSa013e) without executing, go to 153SGSa014.

In the RAM clearing process (153SGSa013e), the CPU 103 executes the process of setting "00H" to all addresses except the address where the setting value is stored and the address where the RAM clear flag is stored (set). . That is, in the characterizing part 153SG of the present embodiment, as shown in 153SGSa001 to 153SGSa013e and 153SGSa017 to 153SGSa021 described later, when there is no abnormality in the RAM 102, the address where the set value is stored and the RAM clear flag are stored. It is designed to clear the contents of all addresses except addresses that are

At 153SGSa014, the CPU 103 determines again whether or not the RAM clear flag is set (153SGSa014). If the RAM clear flag is set (153SGSa014; Yes), proceed to 153SGSa022; if the RAM clear flag is not set (153SGSa014; (153SGSa015).

In the recovery process, the CPU 103 sets the work area based on the contents of 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 Then, the CPU 103 assumes that the pachinko gaming machine 1 has been restored to the state before the power failure (activated by hot start), and transmits a restoration command including a hot start notification command to the performance control board 12, and proceeds to 153SGSa028. (153SGSa016).

Also, at 153SGSa017, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the clear switch is ON, that is, whether or not the pachinko gaming machine 1 has started while the clear switch is being operated (153SGSa017). If the clear switch is ON (153SGSa017; Yes), it is further determined whether the lock switch 153SG051 is ON (153SGSa018) and whether the open sensor 153SG090 is ON (153SGSa019).

If the lock switch 153SG051 is ON (153SGSa018; Yes) and the open sensor 153SG090 is ON, that is, there is no backup data in the RAM 102, the RAM 102 is not normal, or normal setting values are not set. However, when the pachinko machine 1 is started according to a formal procedure by the operation of an employee of the game hall (open the game machine frame, turn on the lock switch 153SG051, operate the clear switch, 1), the set values stored in the RAM 102 are cleared (153SGSa020), and if the set value changing flag is set, the set value changing flag is cleared (153SGSa021). Then, the processes 153SGSa009 to 153SGSa016 described above are executed.

If the clear switch is OFF (153SGSa017; No), the lock switch 153SG051 is OFF (153SGSa018; No), and the open sensor 153SG090 is OFF (153SGSa019; No), the process proceeds to 153SGSa031.

In addition, at 2078SGSa022, the CPU 103 transmits a recovery command including a cold start notification command to the effect control board 12 assuming that the pachinko gaming machine 1 has started with a cold start (153SGSa022). Then, a cold start notification timer corresponding to the period for notifying the cold start of the pachinko game machine 1 is set (153SGSa023), and the cold start notification is started by starting flashing of all the segments constituting the display monitor 153SG029. (153SGSa024).

After executing 153SGSa024, the CPU 103 decrements the value of the cold start notification timer by 1 (153SGSa025), and determines whether or not the cold start notification timer has timed out (153SGSa026). If the cold start notification timer has not timed out (153SGSa026; No), the processing of 153SGSa025 and 153SGSa026 is repeatedly executed, and if the cold start notification timer has timed out (153SGSa026; Yes), all segments in the display monitor 153SG029 stops blinking (153SGSa027) and proceeds to 153SGSa028.

In addition, in the characterizing part 153SG of the present embodiment, an example is illustrated in which all segments constituting the display monitor 153SG029 are flashed over the period of the cold start notification timer (for example, 5 seconds) when the pachinko game machine 1 is called and started. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the display monitor 153
Only some of all the segments that make up SG029 may blink, or at least some of all the segments that make up display monitor 153SG029 may be turned on.

Then, at 153SGSa028, the CPU 103 executes a random number circuit setting process (153SGSa028) for initializing the random number circuit 104, and the game control microcomputer 100 so that a timer interrupt is periodically applied every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms). The built-in CTC register is set (153SGSa029), and the interrupt is enabled (153SGSa030). 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.

In addition, in 153SGSa031, the CPU 103 stores an abnormal set value in the RAM 102 (set value abnormal error), and based on the recovery from the power failure during the setting change described later, the effect control board 12 Then, an error designation command corresponding to the abnormality of the set value is transmitted (153SGSa031). Further, an error notification execution waiting timer is set (153SGSa032). Then, the CPU 103 decrements the value of the error notification execution waiting timer by 1 (153SGSa033), and determines whether or not the error notification execution waiting timer has timed out (153SGSa034). If the error notification execution waiting timer has not timed out (153SGSa034; No), the processing of 153SGSa033 and 153SGSa034 is repeatedly executed, and if the error notification execution waiting timer has timed out (153SGSa034; Yes), a set value abnormal error 153SG029A, the second display 153SG029B, the third display 153SG029C, and the fourth display 153SG029D, which constitute the display monitor 153SG029, as notification (error notification) of the recovery from the power failure during the occurrence of or setting change. is displayed (153SGSa035).

In addition, the CPU 103 blinks all the LEDs constituting the first special symbol display device 153SG004A and the second special symbol display device 153SG004B (153SGSa036), and the game is played through the terminal board (not shown) provided in the pachinko game machine 1. A security signal is output to a management device such as a field management computer, and the process proceeds to 153SGSa032 (153SGSa037). Thereafter, the CPU 103 repeats the processing of 153SGSa032 to 153SGSa037 until power failure occurs in the pachinko gaming machine 1 (until the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned off by an operation such as a store clerk in the game hall), thereby displaying a display monitor 153SG029. , the first special symbol display device 153SG004A and the second special symbol display device 153SG004B execute error occurrence notification.

In this way, the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the characterizing portion 153SG of the present embodiment, when an abnormal set value is set or when the power failure during the change of the set value is recovered, the display monitor 153SG029, the first Since the special symbol display device 153SG004A and the second special symbol display device 153SG004B notify the occurrence of an error, the game hall clerk or the like can check the occurrence of the error and the setting value from both the front side and the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 1. It is possible to recognize recovery from power failure during change. In addition, the occurrence of an error in the pachinko game machine 1 and recovery from power failure during the change of the set value can be recognized even in the management device of the game hall, so that the security of the pachinko game machine 1 can be improved. It's becoming

It should be noted that, in the game control main processing of the characterizing portion 153SG of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. Although the form of executing the RAM clear processing (153SGSa009) after clearing the flag is exemplified, the present invention is not limited to this, and the present invention is not limited to this, and the RAM clear processing , when it is determined that the clear switch is ON in 153SGSa008 (153SGSa008; Yes), or when it is determined that the RAM clear flag is set in 153SGSa014 (153SGSa014 ; Yes).

FIG. 8-12 is a flow chart showing the start winning determination process (S101) executed by the CPU 103 in the special symbol process process shown in FIG. In the starting winning determination process, the CPU 103 first turns on the first starting opening switch 22A based on the detection signal from the first starting opening switch 22A provided corresponding to the first starting winning opening formed by the winning ball device 6A. (153SGS101). At this time, if the first starting port switch 22A is on (153SGS101; Yes), the first special figure pending memory number, which is the number of reserved memories of the special figure game using the first special figure, is a predetermined upper limit value ( For example, it is determined whether or not "4" as the upper limit storage number is reached (153SGS102). CPU103, for example by reading the first reservation storage number count value which is the stored value of the first reservation storage number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit (not shown), it is sufficient to specify the number of first special figure reservation storage. 153SGS102 When the number of first special figure pending storage is not the upper limit (153SGS102; No), for example, the storage value of the starting port buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit (not shown) is set to "1" (153SGS103 ).

When the first starting port switch 22A is off at 153SGS101 (153SGS101; No), and when the number of first special figure reservation storage has reached the upper limit at 153SGS102 (153SGS102; Yes), the variable winning ball device 6B Based on the detection signal from the second starting opening switch 22B provided corresponding to the second starting winning opening formed by , it is determined whether the second starting opening switch 22B is ON (153SGS104). At this time, if the second starting port switch 22B is on (153SGS104; Yes), the second special figure pending memory number, which is the number of reserved memories of the special figure game using the second special figure, is a predetermined upper limit value ( For example, it is determined whether or not "4" as the upper limit storage number is reached (153SGS105). CPU103, for example by reading the second reservation storage number count value which is the stored value of the second reservation storage number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit (not shown), it is sufficient to specify the second special figure reservation storage number. At 153SGS105, when the number of second special figure pending storage is not the upper limit value (153SGS105; No), for example, the storage value of the starting port buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit (not shown) is set to "2" (153SGS106 ).

After executing either of the processes of 153SGS103 and 153SGS106, the number of special figure pending storage corresponding to the starting opening buffer value which is the stored value of the starting opening buffer is updated so as to add 1 (153SGS107). For example, when the starting buffer value is "1", the first reserved storage number count value is incremented by 1, while when the starting buffer value is "2", the second reserved storage number count value is incremented by 1. In this way, the first reserved memory number count value is set to 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening and the first start condition corresponding to the special figure game using the first special figure is established. Updated to increase. In addition, the second reserved memory number count value is 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning opening and the second start condition corresponding to the special figure game using the second special figure is established. Updated to increase. At this time, the total reserved storage number is also updated by adding 1 (153SGS108). For example, the total pending memory number count value, which is the stored value of the total pending memory number counter provided in the game control counter setting section (not shown), may be updated so as to add one.

After executing the processing of 153SGS108, the CPU 103 selects the random number MR1 for special figure display result determination and the jackpot type determination from among the numerical data updated by the random number circuit 104 and the random counter of the game control counter setting unit (not shown). Numerical data indicating the random number MR2 for use and the random number MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern are extracted (153SGS109). Numerical data indicating each random number extracted in this manner is stored by being set as suspension information at the beginning of the empty entry in the special figure suspension storage unit corresponding to the starting opening buffer value (153SGS110). For example, when the start buffer value is "1", numerical data indicating random numbers MR1 to MR3 are stored in the first special figure reservation storage unit (not shown), while when the start buffer value is "2" , Numerical data indicating random numbers MR1 to MR3 are stored in a second special figure reservation storage unit (not shown).

The numerical data indicating the random number MR1 for judging the result of the special figure display and the random number MR2 for judging the type of the big hit determine whether or not the result of the fluctuation display of the special pattern or the decorative pattern is to be a "big hit", and whether or not the result of the fluctuation display is determined. It is used to determine the jackpot type in the case of "jackpot". The random number MR3 for determining the variation pattern is used to determine the variation pattern including the variation display time of the special symbols and decorative symbols. By executing the process of 153SGS109, the CPU 103 extracts numerical data indicating all of the random numbers used for determining the variable display mode including the variable display results of the special symbols and decorative symbols and the variable display time.

Following the processing of 153SGS110, the transmission setting of the starting opening winning designation command according to the starting opening buffer value is performed (153SGS111). For example, when the starting opening buffer value is "1", the storage address of the first starting opening winning designation command table in the ROM 101 is stored in the buffer area specified by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer. 12 for sending the first starting entry winning designation command. On the other hand, when the starting opening buffer value is "2", the storage address of the second starting opening winning designation command table in the ROM 101 is stored in the buffer area of the transmission command buffer. Make settings for sending the second start winning designation command. The start opening winning designation command set in this way is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by executing the command control process of S27 shown in FIG. be done.

Following the process of 153SGS111, the winning random number determination process is executed (153SGS112). After that, for example, by storing the storage address of the pending storage number notification command table in the ROM 101 in the buffer area specified by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer, etc., the pending storage number notification command is transmitted to the effect control board 12 (153SGS113). The reserved storage number notification command set in this manner is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by executing the command control process of S27 shown in FIG. be done.

After executing the process of 153SGS113, it is determined whether or not the start buffer value is "1" (153SGS114). At this time, if the start buffer value is "1" (Y at 153SGS114), the start buffer is cleared, the stored value is initialized to "0" (153SGS115), and then the process proceeds to 153SGS104. On the other hand, when the start buffer value is "2" (N at 153SGS114), the start buffer is cleared and the stored value is initialized to "0" (S116), then the start winning process is executed. finish. Thus, even when both the first starter switch 22A and the second starter switch 22B simultaneously detect valid starting winnings of game balls, processing based on the detection of both valid starting winnings can be reliably completed.

FIG. 8-13(A) shows 153SGS112 of FIG.
It is a flowchart which shows an example of the process performed in. In the characteristic part 153SG of the present embodiment, when the variable display of the special symbols and the decorative symbols is started, the special symbol normal processing (S110 in FIG. 5) changes the special symbol display result (variable display result of the special symbol) to " It is determined whether or not to control to the big hit game state as "big hit", whether to control to the small hit game state as the special figure display result as "small hit", and the like. Further, in the variation pattern setting process (S111 in FIG. 5), determination of a variation pattern that specifically defines the variable display mode of the decorative pattern is performed. On the other hand, apart from these determinations, at the timing when the game ball is detected in the starting winning opening (first starting winning opening or second starting winning opening), the CPU 103 executes the winning random number determination process of 153SGS112. By, determination of whether or not to derive and display the big hit pattern as a special figure display result, determination of whether or not to derive and display the small winning pattern as a special figure display result, variable display mode of the decorative pattern determines whether or not is in a predetermined display mode with super reach. As a result, before the start of the variable display of the special symbols and decorative symbols based on the detection of the game ball that has entered the starting winning hole, that is, at the start of the variable display, it is determined whether or not to make a big hit or a small hit. Prior to that, it is determined whether the special figure display result is "big hit" or "small hit", and which category the variable display mode of the decorative pattern is the variable display mode, and based on this determination result Then, the effect control CPU 120 or the like executes a pending display forewarning effect, as will be described later.

In the random number value determination process at the time of winning shown in FIG. The current gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is specified (153SGS121). The CPU 103 specifies that it is in a variable probability state when the variable probability flag is on, specifies that it is in a short time state when the variable probability flag is off and the time saving flag is on, and both the variable probability flag and the short time flag are off. Sometimes it is sufficient to specify that it is in a normal state.

Following the processing of 153SGS121, the display result determination table shown in FIG. 8-6 is selected and set (153SGS122). At this time, if the starting buffer value is 1, the CPU 103 sets the first special figure display result determination table shown in FIG. The second special figure display result determination table shown in (B) may be set.

After that, referring to the jackpot numerical range (jackpot determination range) according to the setting value set in the pachinko game machine 1 in the set display result determination table, the special figure extracted at 153SGS109 in FIG. 8-12 It is determined whether or not the numerical data indicating the random number MR1 for display result determination is within the jackpot determination range (153SGS123). In the jackpot judgment range, individual judgment values assigned to the special figure display result of "big hit" in the display result judgment table selected by the processing of 153SGS122 are set, and the CPU 103 compares the random number MR1 and each judgment value. It is only necessary to determine whether or not there is a determination value that matches the random value MR1 by performing point-by-point comparison. Alternatively, numerical values indicating the minimum (lower limit) and maximum (upper limit) of the determination values included in the jackpot determination range are set, and the CPU 103 determines the random number MR1 and the minimum and maximum values of the jackpot determination range. It is only necessary to determine whether or not the random number MR1 is within the jackpot determination range by comparison. At this time, by determining that the random number MR1 is within the jackpot determination range, it can be determined that the variation display result based on the reserved data including the random number MR1 is determined to be a "big hit".

When 153SGS123 determines that it is not within the jackpot determination range, that is, when it is determined that the jackpot does not occur during variable display (153SGS123; No), it is further set to the pachinko game machine 1 in the set display result determination table. Numerical data indicating the random number MR1 for special figure display result determination extracted in 153SGS109 of FIG. It is determined whether or not it is within the small hit determination range (153SGS124). In the small hit judgment range, individual judgment values assigned to the special figure display result of "small hit" in the display result judgment table selected by the processing of 153SGS122 are set, and the CPU 103 determines the random number MR1 and each judgment value It is only necessary to determine whether or not there is a determination value that matches the random value MR1 by comparing the values one by one. Alternatively, by setting numerical values indicating the minimum value (lower limit value) and the maximum value (upper limit value) of the determination value included in the small hit determination range, the CPU 103 generates the random number MR1 and the minimum value or maximum value of the small hit determination range It is sufficient if it can be determined whether or not the random number MR1 is within the small hit determination range by comparing with. At this time, by determining that the random number MR1 is within the small hit determination range, it can be determined that the variation display result based on the reserved data including the random number MR1 is determined to be a "small hit".

When it is determined that it is not within the small hit determination range at 153SGS124, that is, when it is determined that it does not become a small hit at the time of variable display (153SGS124; No), the variable display result is "miss". (153SGS125), and determines whether or not the time-saving flag is set, that is, whether the current game state is the time-saving state (153SGS126). If the time saving flag is not set (153SGS126; No), select and set the variation pattern determination table A for loss (153SGS127), and if the time saving flag is set (153SGS126; Yes), the variation pattern for loss The judgment table D is selected and set (153SGSS128).

Note that the deviation variation pattern determination table A is a deviation variation pattern determination table that is used when the number of pending memories is 1 or less, as shown in FIG. 8-10(A). In addition, the variation pattern determination table D for loss is a variation pattern determination table for loss used when the game state is a high base state in which time reduction control is performed, as shown in FIG. 8-10 (D). be.

Note that in the characteristic unit 153SG of the present embodiment, in addition to these variation pattern determination table A for loss and variation pattern determination table D for loss, a loss that is used when the total number of pending memories is 2 to 4 A variation pattern determination table B for loss and a variation pattern determination table C for loss used when the total number of pending memories is 5 to 8 are prepared in advance, but as shown in FIG. Of the variation pattern determination tables A to C, in the variation pattern determination table A for loss, a value from 0 to 450 is assigned to the non-reach variation pattern in the range that the random number value MR3 for variation pattern determination can take. In the variation pattern determination tables B and C for loss, a value exceeding 0 to 450 is assigned to the non-reach variation pattern within the possible range of the random number value MR3 for variation pattern determination. On the other hand, in the fluctuation pattern determination tables A to C for losing, values from 701 to 997 are assigned to the fluctuation patterns of super reach within the range of possible random number values MR3 for fluctuation pattern judgment.

For this reason, by determining the variation pattern (variation category) using the variation pattern determination table A for loss in 153SGS132, which will be described later, the determination of non-reach and super reach is always performed even if the number of retained memories changes after the determination. Since it becomes a variation pattern of non-reach or super reach, the variation pattern determination table A for loss is used for determination at the time of starting winning.

As shown in FIG. 8-13 (A), when it is determined that it is within the jackpot determination range at 153SGS123, that is, when it is determined to be a jackpot at the time of variable display (153SGS123; Yes), jackpot type determination The type of jackpot is determined based on the random number MR2 for (153SGS130). At this time, the CPU 103, according to the variable special figure ("first special figure" corresponding to "1" or "second special figure" corresponding to "2") specified corresponding to the start buffer value , select table data for big hit type determination from the table data constituting the big hit type determination table. Then, by referring to the selected table data for judging big hit types, it is judged which of the plurality of types the big hit type is judged to be.

In addition, the transmission setting of the symbol designation command according to the big hit type determined in 153SGS130 is executed (153SG131), and the big hit variation pattern determination table is selected as a table for determining one of the plurality of big hit variation patterns. set (153SG132).

In addition, when it is determined that it is within the small hit determination range at 153SGS124, that is, when it is determined that it will be a small hit at the time of variable display (153SGS124; Yes), a symbol designation command according to the small hit type is transmitted. Execute the setting (153SG129).

After executing any of the processes of 153SGS127, 153SGS128, 153SGS129, and 153SGS132, the fluctuation pattern determination table set in the processes of 153SGS127, 153SGS128, 153SGS129, and 153SGS132 and numerical data indicating the random number MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern and is used to determine a variation category according to the range of determination values including the random number MR3 (153SGS133). In the characteristic part 153SG of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. A variable category that becomes a variable display mode, a variable category that becomes a variable display mode of "super reach", and a variable display mode other than "non-reach" and "super reach" (for example, normal reach and small hit) "Other" It is only necessary to provide a variation category and determine whether or not such a variation category is determined based on the random value MR3.

After that, after setting for transmitting the variable category designation command according to the determination result by the processing of 153SGS132 to the effect control board 12 (153SGS134), the random value determination processing at the time of winning is ended.

FIG. 8-14 is a part of the flow chart of the effect control process (S76) in the characteristic part 153SG of this embodiment. In the effect control process processing in the characteristic portion 153SG of the present embodiment, after the execution of the pre-reading notice setting processing (S161) shown in FIG. After execution of the pending display update process for updating the display mode and the number of display of the pending memory display, one of the processes of S170 to S177 shown in FIG. 7 is executed.

FIG. 8-15 is a flowchart showing the pre-reading notice setting process (S161) executed by the effect control CPU 120 in the effect control process shown in FIG. 8-14. In the advance notice setting process, the effect control CPU 120 first checks the contents of the received command buffer at the time of start winning (153SGS241), and determines whether or not there is an entry in which the pending display flag is not set (153SGS242). If there is no entry for which the pending display flag is not set, the pre-reading notice setting process is terminated. It is determined whether or not there is an entry that has been set (153SGS243).

If there is an entry whose pending display flag value is already set to any one of 1 to 4, that is, if the pending display notice effect has already been executed, the entry (153SGS242 has the pending display flag "0" corresponding to the non-execution of the pending display notice effect is set to the pending display flag of the entry determined as not being executed (that is, it is decided to display the pending memory display corresponding to the entry with "○"). to end the pre-reading notice setting process (153SGS251). As will be described later, the case where there is an entry whose value of the pending display flag is already set to any one of 1 to 4 means that the pending display notice effect has already been executed. That is, in the process of 153SGS243, when the suspension display forewarning effect has already been executed, execution of a new suspension display forewarning effect is restricted.

In 153SGS243, if there is no entry set to any of the values 1 to 4 of the pending display flag, the effect control CPU 120 determines that the entry (the entry determined that the pending display flag is not set in 153SGS242 ) indicates a big hit (153SGS244). When the symbol designation command of the entry indicates a big hit, the jackpot type is specified from the symbol designation command of the entry (153SGS245), and the reserve extracted from the random number circuit 124 or the random counter of the effect control counter setting unit, for example. Based on the numerical data indicating the random number value for the display notice effect and the jackpot type specified in 153SGS245, by referring to a jackpot time reservation display notice effect determination table (not shown), whether or not the reservation display notice effect is executed and the reservation display notice. A display pattern in the case of executing an effect is determined (153SGS246).

In the 153SG246, for example, whether or not to execute the pending display announcement effect and the display pattern (announcement type) are determined at a determination ratio as shown in FIG. 8-16(A). In the setting example of the determination ratio shown in FIG. 8-16 (A), depending on the jackpot type specified in the processing of 153SGS245, the presence or absence of the pending display notice effect and the determination ratio of the display pattern (notice type) are varied.

In the characterizing portion 153SG of the present embodiment, four types of display patterns (preview types) of the pending display pre-notice effect are provided: the display pattern α, the display pattern β, the display pattern γ, and the display pattern δ. Among these, when the display pattern of the pending display notice effect is determined to be the display pattern α, the pending memory display is displayed as a white square (◇) in the first pending memory display area 153SG005D or the second pending memory display area 153SG005U. When the display pattern of the pending display notice effect is determined to be the display pattern β, the pending memory display is displayed in the first pending memory display area 153SG005D or the second pending memory display area 153SG005U with a white star (☆). When the display pattern of the pending display notice effect is determined to be the display pattern γ, the pending memory display is displayed in the first pending memory display area 153SG005D or the second pending memory display area 153SG005U with the blue camera, and the pending display is performed. When the display pattern of the notice effect is determined to be the display pattern δ, the reserved memory display is displayed in the first reserved memory display area 153SG005D or the second reserved memory display area 153SG005U with a yellow camera. Further, when non-execution of the pending display notice effect is determined, the pending memory display is displayed in a white circle (○) in the first pending memory display area 153SG005D or the second pending memory display area 153SG005U.

Here, as shown in FIG. 8-16 (A), when the jackpot type is jackpot A (non-probable variable jackpot), non-execution of pending display notice effect is determined at a rate of 5%, and at a rate of 55%. , the execution of the pending display forewarning effect in the display pattern α is determined, the execution of the pending display forewarning effect in the display pattern β is determined at a rate of 20%, and the pending display forecast effect in the display pattern γ is determined at a rate of 10%. is determined, and execution of the pending display forewarning effect in the display pattern δ is determined at a rate of 10%. In addition, when the jackpot type is jackpot B or jackpot C (probability variable jackpot), non-execution of pending display notice effect is determined at a rate of 5%, and pending display notice effect with display pattern α is determined at a rate of 20%. Execution is determined, execution of the pending display notice effect in the display pattern β is determined at a rate of 55%, execution of the pending display notice effect in the display pattern γ is determined at a rate of 10%, and 1
At a rate of 0%, execution of the pending display forewarning effect in the display pattern δ is determined.

Returning to 153SGS244, when the symbol designation command of the entry is a loss or a small hit, the effect control CPU 120 specifies the variation category from the variation category designation command of the entry (153SGS248), for example, the random number circuit 124 and effect control. Based on the numerical data indicating the random number value for the pending display notice effect extracted from the random counter of the counter setting unit 153SG193 and the big hit type specified in 153SGS249, a small hit/losing hold display notice effect determination table (not shown) is referred to. By doing so, it is determined whether or not to execute the pending display announcement effect and the display pattern.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8-16(B), when the variable display result is lost and the variable category is non-reach, the non-execution of the pending display notice effect is determined at a rate of 95%, Execution of the pending display forewarning effect in the display pattern α is determined at a rate of 5%, execution of the pending display forecast effect in the display pattern β is determined at a rate of 0%, and execution of the display pattern γ is determined at a rate of 0%. Execution of the pending display notice effect is determined, and execution of the pending display notice effect in the display pattern δ is determined at a rate of 0%. In addition, if the variable display result is a loss or a small hit and the variation category is other (normal reach is a loss or a small win), the non-execution of the pending display notice effect is determined at a rate of 75%, and 20%. Execution of the pending display notice effect in the display pattern α is determined at a rate of 5%, execution of the pending display notice effect in the display pattern β is determined at a rate of 5%, and pending display notice in the display pattern γ is determined at a rate of 0%. Execution of the effect is determined, and execution of the pending display forewarning effect in the display pattern δ is determined at a rate of 0%. In addition, when the variable display result is lost and the variable category is super reach, non-execution of the pending display notice effect is determined at a rate of 55%, and the pending display notice effect in the display pattern α is determined at a rate of 25%. Execution is determined, execution of the pending display notice effect in the display pattern β is determined at a rate of 10%, execution of the pending display notice effect in the display pattern γ is determined at a rate of 5%, and execution of the pending display notice effect in the display pattern γ is determined at a rate of 5%. Execution of the pending display forewarning effect in the display pattern δ is determined.

That is, as shown in FIGS. 8-16(A) and 8-16(B), in the characterizing portion 153SG of the present embodiment, when the pending display notice effect is executed, when the pending display notice effect is not executed In addition to being controlled to the jackpot game state at a higher rate, when the pending display notice effect is executed in the display pattern β, than when the pending display notice effect is executed in the display pattern α The jackpot type is set to be jackpot B or jackpot C (probability variable jackpot) at a high rate. With such a setting, when the variable display result is "big hit" and the display pattern β is displayed as the display pattern (notice type), the jackpot type is higher than when the display pattern α is displayed. is the probability variable big hit, and the player's expectation for the probability variable big win can be increased.

Since the display pattern γ and the display pattern δ are display patterns that suggest the execution of the setting suggestion effect described later, the degree of expectation for being controlled to the jackpot gaming state (big hit expectation) is higher than the display pattern α and the display pattern β. is not set to be high, and the degree of expectation (probability-variable degree of expectation for big win) for the type of big win to be big win B or big win C is the same.

In the characterizing portion 153SG of the present embodiment, the variation patterns that can be determined when the variable display result is a big hit are the variation patterns of normal reach and super reach, and as shown in FIG. The case where the display pattern δ is determined is the case where the variable display result is a big hit or the variable display result is a loss and the variation category is super reach. In other words, the display pattern γ and the display pattern δ (the blue and yellow camera aspects) also suggest that the display pattern γ and the display pattern δ are super reach variable displays capable of executing a setting suggestion effect, which will be described later. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 8-16 (B), when the variation category is non-reach or other (normal reach or small hit), that is, when it is determined that the special figure variation time is shorter than the super reach , the pending memory display is never displayed in the form of a blue or yellow camera.

Returning to FIG. 8-15, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not execution of the pending display notice effect is determined after executing the process of 153SGS246 or 153SGS249 (153SGS250). When execution of the pending display notice effect is determined, a value (one of 1 to 4) corresponding to the display pattern determined by the processing of 153SGS246 or 153SGS249 is set in the pending display flag of the entry and prefetched. The advance notice setting process is terminated (153SGS247). When it is decided not to execute the pending display notice effect, the pending display flag of the entry is set to "0" corresponding to the non-execution of the pending display notice effect, and the pre-reading notice setting process is terminated ( 153SGS251).

8-17 is a flow chart showing the variable display start setting process (S171) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the variable display start setting process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the first variation start command reception flag is set (153SGS271). If the first fluctuation start command reception flag is set (153SGS271; Yes), the buffer number "1-0" to "1-4" of the first special figure reservation storage in the start winning time reception command buffer (not shown) Various command data and various flags stored in association (that is, various command data and various flags corresponding to the first special symbol being displayed in a variable manner, the first to fourth first special symbol reserved storage corresponding command data and various flags) are shifted upward by one buffer number (153SGS272). It should be noted that the contents of buffer number "1-0" cannot be shifted because there is no place to shift them, so they are erased.

Specifically, the various command data and various flags stored in association with the buffer number "1-1" of the first special figure reservation storage are shifted so as to be stored in association with the buffer number "1-0" Then, the various command data and various flags stored in correspondence with the buffer number "1-2" of the first special figure reservation storage are shifted so as to be stored in correspondence with the buffer number "1-1", Various command data and various flags stored in correspondence with the buffer number "1-3" of the 1 special figure reservation storage are shifted so as to be stored in correspondence with the buffer number "1-2", and the first special figure Various command data and various flags stored in association with the buffer numbers "1-4" of the reserved storage are shifted so as to be associated with the buffer numbers "1-3" and stored.

If the first fluctuation start command reception flag is not set in 153SGS271 (153SGS271; No), it is determined whether or not the second fluctuation start command reception flag is set (153SGS273). If the second fluctuation start command reception flag is not set (153SGS273; No), the variable display start setting process is terminated, and if the second fluctuation start command reception flag is set (153SGS273; Yes), the illustrated Various command data and various flags (that is, variable display Various command data and various flags corresponding to the second special symbol, various command data and various flags corresponding to the first to fourth second special symbol reserved storage) are shifted upward by one buffer number. (153 SGS274). It should be noted that the contents of the buffer number "2-0" are erased because they cannot be shifted because there is no place to shift them.

Specifically, the various command data and various flags stored in association with the buffer number "2-1" of the second special figure reservation storage are shifted so as to be stored in association with the buffer number "2-0" Then, the various command data and various flags stored in association with the buffer number "2-2" of the second special figure reservation storage are shifted so as to be stored in association with the buffer number "2-1", Various command data and various flags stored in association with the buffer number "2-3" of the 2 special figure reservation storage are shifted so as to be stored in association with the buffer number "2-2", and the second special figure Various command data and various flags stored in association with the buffer number "2-4" of the reserved storage are shifted so as to be associated with the buffer number "2-3" and stored.

After executing 153SGS272 or 153SGS274, the effect control CPU 120 reads the variation pattern designation command from the variation pattern designation command storage area (153SGS275).

Next, the display result (stop design) of the decorative design is determined according to the data stored in the display result designating command storage area (that is, the received display result designating command) (153SGS276). In this case, the effect control CPU 120 determines the stop pattern of the decorative pattern according to the display result specified by the display result specifying command, and stores the data indicating the stop pattern of the determined decorative pattern in the decorative pattern display result storage area. do.

In this characteristic portion 153SG, when the received variable display result designation command is the second variable display result designation command corresponding to the big hit A, the effect control CPU 120, for example, determines that 3 symbols are even-numbered symbols as the stop symbols. A combination of matching decorative patterns (big hit pattern) is determined. Further, when the received variable display result designation command is the third variable display result designation command corresponding to the big hit B, a plurality of combinations of odd-numbered symbols other than "7" (for example, "111", " 333", "555", "999", etc.). Further, when the received variable display result specifying command is the fourth variable display result specifying command corresponding to the jackpot C, a combination of decorative patterns (jackpot pattern) in which three patterns are aligned with "7" is determined as the stop pattern. do. In addition, when the received variable display result designation command is the fifth variable display result designation command corresponding to the small hit, the stop pattern is a chance eye (3 ("334", "556", "778", etc.) are determined. Further, when the received variable display result designation command is the first variable display result designation command corresponding to the loss, the decorative symbols in which the three symbols are not aligned as the stop symbols are combinations other than the above-described chance symbols. (losing pattern) is determined.

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

Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the variation pattern of the variable display is the variation pattern of super reach (153SGS277). If the variation pattern of the variable display is not the super reach variation pattern, proceed to 153 SGS285, and if the variation pattern of the variable display is the super reach variation pattern, the rear variable display suggestive effect during the reach effect of the variable display. is to be executed and which effect is to be executed as the suggestive effect during variable rear display is executed (153SGS278). That is, in the characteristic part 153SG of the present embodiment, as shown in 153SGS277 to 153SG278, the suggestive effect during the rear variable display (big hit suggestive effect and setting suggestive effect) is the variation of the super reach variation pattern with a long special figure variation time. It can be executed only by display, and it is not executed by variable display of normal reach or non-reach fluctuation pattern with short special figure fluctuation time.

In addition, in the super reach variable display in the characterizing portion 153SG of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8-25, the variable display result becomes a big hit as a suggestive effect during the front variable display from the start timing of the variable display. It is possible to execute a timer effect suggesting a character effect suggested by the character displayed on the image display device 5 or that the result of the variable display will be a big hit, and suggesting a period until the execution of the suggestive effect during the rear variable display is started. , during the ready-to-win performance, which is the second half of the variable display, a jackpot suggesting performance suggesting that the result of the variable display will result in a big hit as a suggesting performance during the rear variable display, or a setting suggesting a set value set in the pachinko game machine 1. Suggestion production can be executed. In other words, the process of 153SGS278 is the process of determining whether or not to execute the suggestive effect during the rear variable display and which of the big win suggestive effect and the set suggestive effect to be executed during the ready-to-win effect as the suggestive effect during the rear variable display. .

Then, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not execution of the suggestive effect during rear variable display (either the big hit suggestive effect or the set suggestive effect) is determined in the process of 153SGS278 (153SGS279). If it is determined in the processing of 153SGS278 that the suggestive effect during the rear variable display is not to be executed, the process proceeds to 153SGS285. A front part variable display suggestive effect determination process for determining which of the character effect and timer effect is to be executed as the suggestive effect during variable display is executed (153SGS280). That is, in the characterizing part 153SG of the present embodiment, the execution of the front variable display suggesting effect is not decided unless the execution of the rear variable display effect is decided. In variable display of reach and normal reach, no timer effect or character effect is executed as suggestive effect during front variable display.

Then, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not execution of the character effect has been determined as the suggestive effect during front variable display (153SGS281). When it is decided to execute the character effect as the suggestive effect during the front variable display, the period until the start of the suggestive effect during the rear variable display is set to the timer for waiting for the start of the suggestive effect during the variable rear display (as shown in FIG. 8-25 (A)). After 5 seconds from the start of the ready-to-reach effect), proceed to 153SG285 (153SGS282), and if execution of the timer effect as the suggestive effect during the front variable display is determined, wait for the start of the suggestive effect during the rear variable display. The period until the start of the suggestive effect during the rear variable display on the timer (as shown in FIG. 8-25 (B), the value according to the effect pattern of the timer effect (specifically, the effect pattern of the timer effect is 25 seconds 5 seconds after the start of the ready-to-win effect if the pattern TS-1 is the period, and 10 seconds after the start of the ready-to-win effect if the pattern of the timer effect is the pattern TS-2 that is the effect period of 30 seconds) ) and proceed to 153SGS285 (153SGS283).

Then, the effect control CPU 120 selects the effect control pattern (process table) corresponding to the variation pattern in 153SGS285. Then, the process timer in process data 1 of the selected process table is started (153SGS286).

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

Next, the effect control CPU 120 controls the effect device (image as a component for effect) according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound control execution data 1, operation unit control execution data 1). The display device 5, various lamps as performance parts, speakers 8L and 8R as performance parts, and operation units (push button 31B, stick controller 31A, etc.) are controlled (153SGS287). 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.

In addition, in this characterizing portion 153SG, the effect control CPU 120 controls so that the decoration pattern is displayed variably according to the variation pattern corresponding to the variation pattern designation command one-to-one. A variation pattern to be used may be selected from a plurality of variation patterns corresponding to the designated command.

Then, a variable display time timer is set to a value corresponding to the variable display time specified by the variation pattern designation command (153SGS288). Also, a predetermined time is set in the variable display control timer (153SGS289). The predetermined time is, for example, 30 ms, and the effect control CPU 120 writes image data indicating the display state of the left, middle, and right decorative patterns to the VRAM every time the predetermined time elapses, and the display control unit 123 writes to the VRAM. A signal corresponding to the image data obtained is output to the image display device 5, and the image display device 5 displays an image corresponding to the signal, thereby realizing variable display (fluctuation) of the decoration pattern. Next, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect process during variable display (S172), and the variable display start setting process is terminated (153SGS290).

FIG. 8-18 is a flow chart showing the suggestive effect determination process during rear variable display (153SGS278) in the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 8-17. 8-18, the effect control CPU 120 specifies the value of the pending display flag corresponding to the variable display (153SGS301).

Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute the suggestive effect during the rear variable display and the effect to be executed as the suggestive effect during the variable rear display based on the value of the reserved display flag specified in 153SG301 (153SG302).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8-19(A), when the value of the pending display flag specified in 153SGS301 is "0", that is, the pending display notice effect is executed for the variable display. If not, 90% of the ratio determines non-execution of the suggestive effect during the rear variable display, 10% determines the execution of the jackpot suggestive effect as the suggestive effect during the rear variable display, and 0% of the ratio determines the execution of the suggestive effect during the rear variable display. Execution of the setting suggesting effect is determined as the suggesting effect during variable display. Also, if the value of the pending display flag specified in 153SGS301 is "1" or "2", that is, the pending memory display is displayed in a white square or star as a pending display notice effect for the variable display. If it is, the non-execution of the suggestion performance during the rear variable display is determined at a rate of 50%, the execution of the jackpot suggestion performance as the suggestion performance during the rear variable display is determined at a rate of 50%, and the performance of the suggestion performance during the rear variable display is determined at a rate of 0%. Execution of setting suggesting effect is determined as suggesting effect during rear variable display.

Furthermore, if the value of the reserved display flag specified in 153SGS301 is "3", that is, if the reserved memory display is displayed by the blue camera as the reserved display notice effect for the variable display, 30 % determines non-execution of the suggestive performance during the rear variable display, determines the execution of the jackpot suggestive performance as the suggestive performance during the variable rear display at the ratio of 35%, and determines the execution of the suggestive performance during the variable rear display at the ratio of 35%. Determines execution of the setting suggestion effect. Then, when the value of the pending display flag specified in 153SGS301 is "4", that is, when the pending memory display is displayed by the yellow camera as the pending display notice effect for the variable display, 0 % determines non-execution of suggestive performance during variable rear display, 30% determines execution of jackpot suggestive performance as suggestive performance during variable rear display, and 70% as suggestive performance during variable rear display. Determines execution of the setting suggestion effect.

That is, in the characterizing portion 153SG of the present embodiment, when the pending display forewarning effect is executed for the variable display, it is more likely than when the pending display forecast effect is not executed for the variable display. It is set so that the execution of the suggestion effect during the rear variable display is determined at a high rate. Furthermore, if the pending memory display is displayed with a blue or yellow camera as a pending display notice effect for the variable display (if the value of the pending display flag is "3" or "4"), Higher than when the pending memory display is displayed in a white square or star as a pending display notice effect for the variable display (when the value of the pending display flag is "1" or "2") It is set so that the execution of the suggestive effect during the rear variable display is determined by a ratio, and the pending memory display is displayed as a white square or star as a pending display notice effect for the variable display. It is set so that execution of the setting suggestive effect is determined as the suggestive effect during the rear variable display at a higher rate than in the case.

Also, focus on the case where the pending memory display is displayed with a blue or yellow camera as a pending display notice effect for the variable display (when the value of the pending display flag is "3" or "4"). Then, if the pending memory display is displayed on the yellow camera as the pending display notice effect for the variable display, the pending memory display is displayed on the blue camera as the pending display notice effect for the variable display. It is set so that the execution of the suggestive effect during the rear variable display is determined at a higher rate than when it was displayed as a camera, and the pending memory display is a blue camera as a pending display notice effect for the variable display. It is set so that the execution of the set suggestive effect is determined as the suggestive effect during the rear variable display at a higher rate than when it is displayed in .

From the above, in the characteristic part 153SG of the present embodiment, when the pending memory display is displayed in a square or star shape as the pending display notice effect for the variable display, While it is possible to make the player pay attention to whether or not the big hit suggesting effect is executed, the pending memory display is displayed with a blue or yellow camera as a pending display notice effect for the variable display. In this case, it is possible to draw the player's attention to whether or not the setting suggesting effect is executed as the suggesting effect during the rear variable display.

Furthermore, if the hold memory display is displayed on the yellow camera as a hold display notice effect for the variable display, the hold memory display is displayed on the blue camera as a hold display notice effect for the variable display. Since the ratio of execution of the setting suggesting effect as the suggesting effect during the rear variable display is higher than in the case where it is displayed as a rear variable display, the game is more concerned with whether the setting suggesting effect is executed as the suggesting effect during the rear variable display. It is designed to attract people's attention.

Returning to FIG. 8-18, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not execution of the suggestive effect during rear variable display has been determined in the process of 153SGS302 (153SGS303). If it is determined in the process of 153SGS302 that the suggestive effect during variable rear display is not to be executed, then the process of determining suggestive effect during variable rear display is terminated. , 153SGS302, it is determined whether or not execution of a jackpot suggestive effect is determined as a suggestive effect during rear variable display (153SGS304).

In the processing of 153SGS302, when it is determined to execute a big hit suggestive effect as a suggestive effect during the rear variable display, the performance pattern of the big hit suggestive effect is determined and stored based on the result of the variable display, and the suggestive effect determination process during the rear variable display is performed. End (153SGS305).

Incidentally, as shown in FIG. 8-19(B), a total of three effect patterns from pattern AS-1 to pattern AS-3 are provided as effect patterns that can be determined in the process of 153SGS305. Of these production patterns, the pattern AS-1 is a production pattern (big hit expectation: low) that suggests that the ratio of the variable display result to a big win (big hit expectation) is the lowest, and the pattern AS-2 is: It is a production pattern (expectation for big win: medium) that suggests that the percentage of the variable display result that results in a big hit is higher than that of the pattern AS-1, and the pattern AS-3 has the highest percentage of the variable display result that results in a big hit. This is a production pattern that suggests high (big hit expectation: high).

Then, in the process of 153SGS305 described above, as shown in FIG. 8-20, when the variable display result is a big hit, the production control CPU 120 sets the production pattern of the big hit suggestion production at a rate of 10% to the pattern AS-1. , pattern AS-2 is determined at a rate of 30%, and pattern AS-3 is determined at a rate of 60%.

On the other hand, in the process of 153SGS302, when it is determined to execute the setting suggestion effect as the suggestion effect during the rear variable display, the effect control CPU 120 refers to the RAM 122 and refers to the setting value specified command received from the CPU 103 (Pachinko game machine 1 (153SGS306). Then, the effect control CPU 120 determines and stores the effect pattern of the setting suggestive effect based on the specified set value, and ends the suggestive effect determination processing during rear variable display (153SGS307).

Incidentally, as production patterns that can be determined in 153SG307, a total of five patterns from pattern SS-1 to pattern SS-5 are provided as shown in FIG. 8-19(B). Among these patterns SS-1 to SS-5, pattern SS-1 suggests the possibility that the set value is an odd number (for example, 1, 3, 5), and pattern SS-2 suggests the possibility that the set value is an even number ( For example, 2, 4, 6), pattern SS-3 suggests the possibility that the setting value is an odd-numbered intermediate setting or higher (for example, 3 or 5), pattern SS-4 indicates that the setting value may be an even intermediate setting or higher (eg, 4 or 6), and pattern SS-5 suggests that the setting value may be the highest setting (eg, 6).

Patterns SS-1 and SS-2 are determined at a high rate when the set value is any one of 1 to 4 (low setting), so that any set value 5 or 6 (high setting) is determined. It is assumed that there is a low degree of expectation that the set value is either 5 or 6 for pattern SS-3 and pattern SS-4. It is said that expectations for being 6 are high.

In this characteristic portion 153SG, setting values 1 to 4 are set low and setting values 5 and 6 are high, but setting values 1 to 3 may be low and setting values 4 to 6 may be high. Alternatively, setting values 1 and 2 may be set low, setting values 3 and 4 may be medium settings, and setting values 5 and 6 may be high settings, and the performance pattern execution ratio may be set.

In the process of 153SGS307 described above, when the setting value set in the pachinko game machine 1 is 1, the effect control CPU 120 changes the effect pattern to pattern SS- at a rate of 60%, as shown in FIG. 8-21. 1, pattern SS-2 at a rate of 25%, pattern SS-3 at a rate of 9%, pattern SS-4 at a rate of 6%, pattern SS-4 at a rate of 0% Decide on SS-5. Further, when the setting value set in the pachinko game machine 1 is 2, the pattern SS-1 is determined as the production pattern at a rate of 25%, the pattern SS-2 is determined at a rate of 60%, and 6 The pattern SS-3 is determined at a rate of 9%, the pattern SS-4 is determined at a rate of 9%, and the pattern SS-5 is determined at a rate of 0%. Further, when the set value set in the pachinko game machine 1 is 3, the production pattern is determined to be pattern SS-1 at a rate of 50%, determined to be pattern SS-2 at a rate of 20%, and determined to be pattern SS-2 at a rate of 20%. SS-3 is determined at a rate of 10%, pattern SS-4 is determined at a rate of 10%, and pattern SS-5 is determined at a rate of 0%.

Further, when the setting value set in the pachinko game machine 1 is 4, the pattern SS-1 is determined as the production pattern at a rate of 20%, the pattern SS-2 is determined at a rate of 50%, and the pattern SS-2 is determined at a rate of 50%. %, pattern SS-3 is determined, pattern SS-4 is determined at a rate of 20%, and pattern SS-5 is determined at a rate of 0%. Further, when the setting value set in the pachinko game machine 1 is 5, the production pattern is determined to be pattern SS-1 at a rate of 20%, determined to be pattern SS-2 at a rate of 30%, and determined to be pattern SS-2 at a rate of 30%. %, pattern SS-3 is determined, pattern SS-4 is determined at a rate of 20%, and pattern SS-5 is determined at a rate of 0%. Further, when the setting value set in the pachinko game machine 1 is 6, the pattern SS-1 is determined as the production pattern at a rate of 30%, the pattern SS-2 is determined at a rate of 20%, and 15 %, the pattern SS-3 is determined, the pattern SS-4 is determined at a rate of 30%, and the pattern SS-5 is determined at a rate of 5%.

As described above, in the present characteristic portion 153SG, the setting value suggestion effect is executed in pattern SS-1 or pattern SS-2, thereby suggesting that the setting value is any one of 1 to 4. It is suggested that the set value is 5 or 6 by executing the effect in pattern SS-3 or pattern SS-4. Then, when the setting suggesting effect is executed in the pattern SS-5, the setting value of 6 is determined.

FIG. 8-22 is a flow chart showing a suggestive effect determination process during front variable display (153SGS280) executed by the effect control CPU 120 in the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 8-17. 8-22, the effect control CPU 120 first specifies the variable display result of the variable display (153SGS311). Also, it is determined whether or not execution of the setting suggesting effect is determined as the suggesting effect during rear variable display (153SGS312).

If the execution of the jackpot suggestion effect is determined as the rear variable display suggestive effect, whether or not to execute the front variable display suggestive effect and the front variable display suggestive effect based on the execution of the jackpot suggestive effect and the result of the variable display The effect to be executed as the effect is determined from the character effect and the timer effect (153SGS313). Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8-23(A), when the result of the variable display is a big hit, the non-execution of the suggestion effect during the front variable display is determined at a rate of 40%, and at a rate of 30%. determines execution of a character performance as a suggestive performance during front variable display, and determines execution of a timer performance as a suggestive performance during front variable display at a rate of 30%. Also, if the result of the variable display is a failure, 70% of the decisions are made to not execute the suggestive effect during the variable front display, and 25% of the decisions are made to execute the character effect as the suggestive effect during the variable front display. Execution of the timer effect is determined at a rate of 5% as the suggestive effect during the variable display of the front part.

In other words, in the case where the execution of the jackpot suggestion effect is determined as the suggestion effect during the rear variable display, when the variable display result is a big hit, the front variable display is performed at a higher rate than when the variable display result is a loss. Execution of suggestive performance is determined, and when the result of variable display is a big win, execution of character performance and execution of timer performance are determined at the same rate as suggestive performance during front variable display, while variable display result. In the case of a failure, execution of the character performance is determined at a higher rate than execution of the timer performance as a suggestive performance during the front variable display. is set.

In addition, when execution of the set suggesting effect as the suggesting effect during the rear variable display is determined, the effect control CPU 120 executes the setting suggesting effect and the suggesting effect during the front variable display based on the result of the variable display. The effect to be executed as the presence/absence and suggestive effect during front variable display is determined from the character effect and the timer effect (153SGS314). Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8-23(B), when the result of the variable display is a big hit, the non-execution of the suggestion effect during the front variable display is determined at a rate of 30%, and at a rate of 0%. determines the execution of the character performance as the suggestive performance during the front variable display, and determines the execution of the timer performance as the suggestive performance during the variable front display at a rate of 70%. In addition, when the result of the variable display is a failure, 80% of the decisions are made to not execute the suggestive effect during the variable front display, and 0% of the decisions are made to execute the character effect as the suggestive effect during the variable front display. Execution of the timer effect is determined at a rate of 20% as the suggestive effect during the variable display of the front part.

In other words, when it is decided to execute the setting suggestion effect as the suggestion effect during the rear variable display, if the variable display result is a big hit, the front variable display is performed at a higher rate than when the variable display result is a loss. It is set so that the execution of the suggestive effect is determined and the execution of the character effect as the suggestive effect during the front variable display is not determined regardless of whether the result of the variable display is a big win or a loss. That is, the degree of expectation for a big hit in the timer effect is set higher than the degree of expectation for a big win in the character effect.

For this reason, when the variable display result is a big hit, execution of the timer effect is determined at a higher rate than when the variable display result is a loss, so it is suggested during the front variable display. When the timer effect is executed as the effect, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the fact that the variable display result is a big win.

Then, as shown in FIG. 8-22, after executing 153SGS313 or 153SGS314, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not execution of the suggestive effect during front variable display is determined (153SGS315). If it is decided not to execute the suggestive effect during the front variable display, the process for determining the suggestive effect during the variable front display is terminated. It is determined whether or not execution of a character presentation has been decided as a suggestive presentation during variable display (153SGS316).

When execution of a character presentation is determined as a suggestive presentation during front variable display, the presentation pattern of the character presentation is determined and stored based on the result of the variable display, and the suggestive presentation determination processing during variable front display is completed. (153 SGS317).

It should be noted that, as the effect patterns of character effects that can be determined in the processing of 153SGS317, as shown in FIG. . Of these production patterns, pattern CS-1 is a production pattern (big hit expectation: low) that suggests that the variable display result by displaying the character A (not shown) on the image display device 5 has the lowest probability of winning a big hit. Pattern CS-2 is an effect pattern suggesting that the ratio of the variable display result to a big hit by displaying a character B (not shown) on the image display device 5 is higher than pattern CS-1 (expectation for big win: medium ).

For this reason, in the process of 153SGS317, the effect control CPU 120, as shown in FIG. , and 80% of the time, pattern CS-2 is determined. On the other hand, if the variable display result is a failure, the effect pattern of the character effect is determined to be the pattern CS-1 at a rate of 80% and the pattern CS-2 at a rate of 20%.

Further, when execution of the timer effect is determined as the suggestive effect during the front variable display, the effect control CPU 120 determines the effect pattern of the timer effect based on the effect determined to be executed as the suggestive effect during the rear variable display. is determined and stored, and the suggestive effect determination process during variable display of the part is ended (153SGS318).

As the effect pattern of the timer effect that can be determined in the process of 153SGS318, as shown in FIG. 8-24(C), a total of two effect patterns, pattern TS-1 and pattern TS-2, are provided. Of these effect patterns, pattern TS-1 suggests that the percentage of variable display results that result in a big hit in image display device 5 is higher than pattern CS-1 and pattern CS-2 of character effects (expectation for big win: high). ) together with the pattern TS-2 indicates the period until the start of execution of the suggestive effect during the rear variable display, together with the image of the character X, for 25 seconds. is higher than the pattern CS-1 and pattern CS-2 of the character production (big hit expectation: high), and the period until the execution of the rear variable display suggestive production is started with the image of the character Y for 25 seconds. (See Figures 8-24(C), 8-25(A) and 8-25(B)).

Therefore, in the processing of 153SGS318, the effect control CPU 120, as shown in FIG. The pattern is determined to be pattern TS-1 80% of the time, and pattern TS-2 20% of the time. In addition, when the suggestive effect during rear variable display whose execution has been determined is the set suggestive effect, the effect control CPU 120 determines the pattern TS-1 at a rate of 80%, and the pattern TS-1 at a rate of 20%. Decide on 2.

That is, when the timer effect is executed as the suggestive effect during the front variable display, the timer effect is executed in pattern TS-2 rather than in pattern TS-1 (that is, timer In the case where the performance period of the performance is long and the character B is displayed on the image display device 5 rather than the character A, the ratio of executing the set suggestive performance as the suggestive performance during the rear variable display is set higher. Therefore, in the characteristic portion 153SG of the present embodiment, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the effect period of the timer effect and the character displayed on the image display device 5 . Also, when the timer effect is executed in the pattern TS-2, the player can expect the setting suggesting effect to be executed more than when the timer effect is executed in the pattern TS-1. It is possible to improve the game interest.

As described above, in the characteristic portion 153SG of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. The expectation of a big hit is set higher than when the character production is executed as a suggestion, and the suggestion production is set as a suggestion production during the rear variable display at a higher rate than when the character production is executed as a suggestion production during the front variable display. A production is to be executed.

As shown in FIGS. 8-17 to 8-25, when it is determined to execute the suggestive effect during variable display during variable display, the effect control CPU 120 determines in the effect process during variable display (S172). Process data corresponding to the effect pattern of the suggestive effect during front variable display may be set, and the effect device may be controlled according to the content of the process data corresponding to the process timer in the subsequent effect process during variable display (S172). Further, when it is determined to execute the suggestive effect during the rear variable display during the variable display, the effect control CPU 120 decrements the value of the timer for waiting for the start of the suggestive effect during the rear variable display by 1 each time the effect processing during the variable display is executed. Then, based on the fact that the value of the waiting timer for starting the suggestive effect during the rear variable display becomes 0, the process data corresponding to the effect pattern of the determined suggestive effect during the variable rear display is set. Then, the effect device may be controlled according to the content of the process data according to the process timer in the effect process during variable display (S172).

In addition, as shown in FIGS. 8-25 (A) and 8-25 (B), the jackpot suggesting effect and setting suggesting effect as the suggesting effect during the rear variable display in the present characteristic portion 153SG are during the execution period of the ready-to-win effect. It is executed for 7 seconds, which is a longer period than the special figure fluctuation time of the non-reach fluctuation pattern (see FIG. 8-5). Therefore, even if the player takes his/her eyes off the image display device 5 for a moment, it is possible to prevent the player from overlooking the big win suggesting effect or the setting suggesting effect.

Next, an effect mode during variable display in the characteristic portion 153SG will be described with reference to FIGS. 8-26 to 8-28. First, as shown in FIGS. 8-26(A) and 8-26(B), a new starting prize is generated during the variable display, and a pending memory display is displayed as a pre-reading notice effect based on the starting prize. When the pattern is determined to be the display pattern γ or the display pattern δ, a new reserved memory display is displayed in the form of a blue or yellow camera in the first reserved memory display area 153SG005D and the second reserved memory display area 153SG005U. .

Then, as shown in FIGS. 8-26(C) to 8-26(E), as a new variable display, when the variable display corresponding to the pending memory display which is the mode of the camera is started, the front portion A timer effect is started as a suggestive effect during variable display. At this time, when the effect pattern of the timer effect is pattern TS-1, as shown in FIG. Renewal display of a timer for 25 seconds, which is a period up to the suggestive effect during variable display, is started. Further, when the effect pattern of the timer effect is pattern TS-2, as shown in FIG. An update display of a timer for 30 seconds, which is a period up to the suggestion effect during display, is started.

Next, as shown in FIGS. 8-27(F) to 8-27(H), when the variable display progresses together with the timer update display until the suggestive effect during the rear variable display, the super ready-to-win effect is started. Then, when the timer reaches 0 seconds (timer performance ends) during execution of the super ready-to-win performance, a big hit suggesting performance or setting suggesting performance is started as a suggesting performance during rear variable display.

Specifically, when execution of a jackpot suggestive effect is determined as the suggestive effect during rear variable display, if the determined effect pattern is pattern AS-1, as shown in FIG. 8-27 (I) In the image display device 5, a message such as "chance!" indicating that the expectation of a big hit is low is displayed, and if the determined effect pattern is pattern AS-2, it is shown in FIG. 8-27 (J). 8 is displayed on the image display device 5 to indicate that the degree of expectation for a big hit is higher than that of the pattern AS-1, and the determined effect pattern is the pattern AS-3. As indicated by -27(K), the image display device 5 displays a message indicating that the degree of expectation for a big hit is higher than that of the pattern AS-2, such as "Extremely Hot!".

On the other hand, when it is determined to execute the setting suggestion effect as the suggestion effect during rear variable display, as shown in FIGS. In the case of patterns SS-1 to SS-4, setting value suggestion images 131SG005H, 131SG005I, 131SG005J, and 131SG005K of different characters are displayed on the image display device 5, respectively, so that they are set in the pachinko machine 1. settings are suggested. Furthermore, when the effect pattern of the setting value suggesting effect is the pattern SS-5, the setting value suggesting image 131SGS005L, which is a collection of all the characters displayed on the image display device 5 in the patterns SS-1 to SS-4, is displayed on the image display device. 5.

As described above, in the characteristic part 153SG of the present embodiment, when the pending memory display is displayed in the mode of a blue or yellow camera as a pre-reading notice, which is an effect to expect a big hit, the pre-reading notice is disabled. The setting suggestion effect is executed at a higher rate than when it is executed or when the pending memory display is displayed as a white square or star. For this reason, the player anticipates that the setting suggestion effect will be executed in advance at the stage when the pending memory display is displayed in the form of a blue or yellow camera, and uses the mobile terminal such as a smartphone possessed by the player to suggest setting. It is now possible to make preparations for filming the production. In other words, the pending memory display in the mode of the blue or yellow camera in the characterizing portion 153SG of the present embodiment is also an effect prompting the player to prepare for photographing the setting suggesting effect. As a result, it is possible to attract the player's attention to the performance that makes the player expect a big win, and to improve the amusement of the game.

As described above, in the characterizing portion 153SG of the present embodiment, a character effect as a suggestive effect during the front variable display indicating the degree of expectation of a big win, and a timer effect in which the degree of expectation of a big win is higher than that of the character effect. can be executed, and as shown in FIG. 8-23 (D), when the timer effect is executed during variable display, the rear variable display is performed at a higher rate than when the character effect is executed during variable display A setting suggestion effect is executed as a middle suggestion effect. That is, when the timer effect is executed, the degree of expectation for the big win is higher than when the character effect is executed. The setting suggestion performance is executed in a state where the player is paying attention, and the player can be prevented from overlooking the setting suggestion performance. As a result, it is possible to attract the player's attention to the performance that makes the player expect a big win, and to improve the amusement of the game.

In addition, as the suggestive effect during the front variable display during the variable display, in addition to the character effect, it is possible to execute a timer effect that suggests the period until the start of the suggestive effect during the rear variable display. The player can easily recognize the execution start timing of the setting suggesting effect by the execution. As a result, it is possible to attract the player's attention to the performance that makes the player expect a big win, and to improve the amusement of the game.

It should be noted that in the characterizing portion 153SG of the present embodiment, as a timer effect, a numerical value is displayed for the period until the start of execution of the suggestion effect during rear variable display (see FIGS. 8-26 (D) and 8-26 (E)). Although a form of notifying more clearly is exemplified, the present invention is not limited to this, and as a timer effect, for example, by performing an increase/decrease display of a gauge, meter, etc., the indication during rear variable display The period until the start of execution of the effect may not be clearly notified (only an approximate period may be indicated).

Furthermore, in the characterizing portion 153SG of the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the image display on the image display device 5, the sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R, the light emission of the game effect lamp 9, and the display means other than the image display device 5 Any one of the displays in , or a combination of a plurality of aspects may be executed.

Further, in the characterizing portion 153SG of the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8-27(H) and 8-28(L), the timer displayed on the image display device 5 as a timer effect is set to 0. Based on this, there is a case where a big hit suggesting effect is executed in addition to the setting suggesting effect as the suggesting effect during the rear variable display. In other words, even when the timer performance is executed, the big win suggestion performance may be executed instead of the setting suggestion performance, so that the unexpectedness can be produced and the player's attention is drawn to the performance that makes the player expect the big win. You can collect them and improve the interest of the game.

In addition, in the characteristic part 153SG of the present embodiment, based on the fact that the timer displayed on the image display device 5 as the timer effect becomes 0, the setting suggesting effect and the big hit suggesting effect as the suggesting effect during the rear variable display are performed. Although only one of them can be executed as an example, the present invention is not limited to this. , both the setting suggesting performance and the big hit suggesting performance may be executed as the suggesting performance during the rear variable display.

Furthermore, in the characterizing portion 153SG of the present embodiment, when the timer effect is executed as the suggestive effect during the front variable display, the suggestive effect during the rear variable display is always executed. The present invention is not limited to this, and a case may be provided in which the suggesting effect during the rear variable display is not executed even if the timer effect is executed as the suggestive effect during the front variable display.

Also, as shown in FIGS. 8-24(B) and 8-24(C), as the effect patterns of the timer effect, a pattern TS-1 having a effect period of 25 seconds and a pattern TS-1 having a effect period of 30 seconds TS-2 is provided, and when the timer performance is executed with the pattern TS-2, the setting suggesting performance is executed at a higher rate than when the timer performance is executed with the pattern TS-1. In other words, when the timer effect is executed in the pattern TS-2, it is suggested that the setting suggesting effect is executed over a longer period of time than when the timer effect is executed in the pattern TS-1. It is possible to further prevent the player from overlooking the setting suggestion performance.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 8-25, the suggestion effect during the rear variable display including the setting suggestion effect is executed during the ready-to-win effect period, which is the latter half of the variable display of super reach, so that the setting suggestion effect by the player is executed. can be further prevented from being overlooked. As a result, it is possible to attract the player's attention to the performance that makes the player expect a big win, and to improve the amusement of the game.

In addition, in the characterizing part 153SG of the present embodiment, a mode in which the setting suggestion effect is executed during the reach effect period, which is the second half of the variable display of super reach, is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this. Instead, a case may be provided in which the setting suggestion effect is executed in the first half of the super reach variable display.

Further, in the characterizing part 153SG of the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. , It is possible to execute a pending display notice effect that can be displayed in a blue or yellow camera mode, etc., and a pending memory display whose display mode is a blue or yellow camera mode (the value of the pending display flag is 3 or 4) In the variable display corresponding to , the execution of the setting suggestion effect can be determined at a higher rate than the variable display corresponding to the pending memory display (with a pending display flag value of 1 or 2) whose display mode is a white square or star. It has become. Therefore, in the variable display corresponding to the pending memory display (the value of the pending display flag is 3 or 4), which is a blue or yellow camera mode, the player can decide whether the variable display result will be a big hit or not. Since the setting-suggestion performance is executed when the player is paying attention, it is possible to prevent the player from overlooking the setting-suggestion performance. As a result, it is possible to attract the player's attention to the performance that makes the player expect a big win, and to improve the amusement of the game.

Further, in the characteristic part 153SG of the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. The setting suggestion effect can be executed in the variable display corresponding to the pending memory display (variable display immediately after the pending display notice effect ends). Therefore, since the setting suggesting effect is executed when the player is paying attention to the variable display corresponding to the pending memory display which is the target of the pending display notice effect, the player is less likely to miss the setting suggesting effect. more can be prevented. As a result, it is possible to attract the player's attention to the performance that makes the player expect a big win, and to improve the amusement of the game.

In addition, in the characterizing portion 153SG of the present embodiment, a mode in which a pending display notice effect can be executed as a pre-reading notice was exemplified, but the present invention is not limited to this. An effect other than the effect may be made executable, and it may be suggested that the setting suggestion effect is executed as the effect mode of the effect.

Furthermore, in the characterizing part 153SG of the present embodiment, the setting suggesting effect can be executed in the variable display corresponding to the pending memory display (the variable display immediately after the pending display previous notice effect is terminated) that is the target of the pending display previous notice effect. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and during the execution period of the pending display notice effect The setting suggestion effect may be executed from the previous timing).

In addition, as shown in FIG. 8-16, the ratio of displaying the pending memory display in the form of a blue or yellow camera as the pre-reading notice effect is changed to the white square or star shape as the pre-reading notice effect. Since the display ratio is set lower than the display ratio, the reserved memory display is displayed in a blue or yellow camera mode, so that the reserved memory display is displayed in a white square or star shape. It is possible to attract the attention of the operator and further prevent the operator from overlooking the setting suggestion effect. As a result, it is possible to attract the player's attention to the performance that makes the player expect a big win, and to improve the amusement of the game.

Further, in the characteristic portion 153SG of the present embodiment, the ratio of displaying the reserved memory display as the pre-reading notice effect in the mode of the camera in blue or yellow is set to the pre-reading notice effect in which the reserved memory display is displayed in a white square or star shape. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the pending memory display is displayed in the form of a blue or yellow camera as a pre-reading preview effect. The ratio may be set higher than the ratio of displaying the pending memory display as a white square or star as a pre-reading notice effect, or the pending memory display as a blue or yellow camera as a pre-reading notice effect. The ratio of displaying in the mode and the ratio of displaying the reserved memory display as a white square or star as the pre-reading advance notice effect may be the same.

In addition, in the characteristic part 153SG of the present embodiment, as a pending display notice effect, which is a effect to expect a big hit, the pending memory display is displayed in a blue or yellow camera mode, so that the setting suggesting effect is taken. Since the player is prompted to prepare for the setting suggestion effect, the player can prepare a mobile terminal such as a smartphone before the setting suggestion effect starts, so that the player succeeds in shooting the setting suggestion effect. rate can be increased. As a result, it is possible to attract the player's attention to the performance that makes the player expect a big win, and to improve the amusement of the game.

In addition, in the characteristic part 153SG of the present embodiment, by displaying the pending memory display in the mode of a blue or yellow camera as the pending display notice effect, the player is prepared to shoot the setting suggestion effect. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the pending memory display is displayed in the form of a blue or yellow camera as a pending display notice effect, the speaker 8L, 8R Alternatively, the player may be separately prompted to prepare for photographing the setting suggesting effect by outputting a sound or displaying a message image on the image display device 5 .

Further, in the characterizing portion 153SG of the present embodiment, the display pattern γ for displaying the pending memory display in the form of a blue camera and the display pattern δ for displaying the pending memory display in the form of a yellow camera are used to perform the pending display forewarning effect. It is possible to execute, and as shown in FIG. 8-19 (A), when the pending memory display is displayed in a blue camera mode (when the value of the pending display flag is 3) and when the pending memory display is yellow The ratio of execution of the setting suggestion effect is different between the case of display in the camera mode (the value of the pending display flag is 4). In particular, when the pending memory display is displayed in the form of a yellow camera, setting suggestion effects are executed at a higher rate than when the pending memory display is displayed in the form of a blue camera. When the display is displayed in the form of a yellow camera, the player is more focused on whether or not the setting suggestion effect is executed than in the case where the pending memory display is displayed in the form of a blue camera. It is possible to improve the interest of the game. As a result, it is possible to attract the player's attention to the performance that makes the player expect a big win, and to improve the amusement of the game.

In addition, in the characteristic part 153SG of the present embodiment, when the pending memory display is displayed in a blue or yellow camera mode, the pending memory display is displayed until the variable display corresponding to the pending memory display starts. Although the mode does not change as an example, the present invention is not limited to this, and a case may be provided in which the display mode of the pending memory display changes from the blue camera mode to the yellow camera mode. Further, the pending memory display corresponding to the variable display being executed is continuously displayed as the active display, and a case is provided in which the display mode of the active display changes from the blue camera mode to the yellow camera mode. may By doing so, it is possible to make the player pay attention to whether or not the setting suggestion effect is executed until the variable display ends, so that the interest in the game can be improved. As a result, it is possible to attract the player's attention to the performance that makes the player expect a big win, and to improve the amusement of the game.

Further, in the characterizing part 153SG of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8-17, the suggestive effect during the rear variable display including the setting suggestive effect is only in the variable display of the super reach fluctuation pattern with the long special figure fluctuation time. It is executable, and it is not executed in the variable display of the normal reach or non-reach fluctuation pattern with a short special figure fluctuation time, so the execution of the setting suggestion effect during the short variable display period is suppressed, and the game is played. It is possible to prevent the user from overlooking the setting suggestion effect.

Also, as shown in FIGS. 8-6 and 8-25, the execution period of the setting suggestion production is set to 7 seconds longer than the special figure fluctuation time of the shortened non-reach fluctuation pattern, so the super reach variable It is possible to further prevent the player from overlooking the setting suggestion effect during the display (during execution of the ready-to-win effect).

Also, as shown in FIG. 8-16, when the pending memory display is displayed in the form of a blue or yellow camera, the variable display corresponding to the pending memory display is super reach capable of executing the setting suggestion effect. Since it suggests that it is a variable display, it is possible to make the player pay attention to whether or not the setting suggestion effect is executed by displaying the pending memory display in a blue or yellow camera mode, thereby improving the performance of the game. Interest can be improved. As a result, it is possible to attract the player's attention to the performance that makes the player expect a big win, and to improve the amusement of the game.

Also, as shown in Figure 8-16, if the variation category is non-reach or other (normal reach or small hit), that is, if it is determined that the special figure variation time is shorter than the super reach, the pending display Since the pending memory display is not displayed in the blue or yellow camera mode as the advance notice effect, the player's attention is not focused on the pending memory display being displayed in the blue or yellow camera mode. In spite of this, it is possible to prevent the setting suggesting effect from being executed and the interest to be lowered due to the variable display corresponding to the reserved memory display being the variable display such as non-reach or normal reach.

In addition, as shown in FIGS. 8-17 to 8-25, during the variable display of super reach, it is possible to execute the suggestive effect during the front variable display including the timer effect, but it is more special than the variable display of super reach. Since the timer effect is not executed during the variable display of non-reach and normal reach with a short fluctuation time, the suggestive effect during the rear variable display including the setting suggestion effect is not executed Timer effect during the variable display of non-reach and normal reach It is possible to prevent the occurrence of inconsistency in the performance due to the execution of

Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above with reference to the drawings, the specific configuration is not limited to these embodiments, and the present invention may be modified or added without departing from the spirit of the present invention. include.

For example, in the characterizing part 153SG of the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. The expectation of a big hit is set higher than when the character production is executed, and the suggestion production is set as the suggestion production during the rear variable display at a higher rate than when the character production is executed as the suggestion production during the front variable display. is set to be executed, but the present invention is not limited to this, and as shown in FIG. is set lower than the ratio for determining the execution of the character effect as the suggestive effect during the front variable display, and when the timer effect is executed as the suggestive effect during the variable front display, the variable front part It may be set so that the set suggesting effect is executed as the suggesting effect during rear variable display at a higher rate than when the character effect is executed as the suggesting effect during display.

Further, in the characterizing part 153SG of the above-described embodiment, as a pre-reading notice, the reserved memory display is displayed as a white square, a star, or a blue 8-30 (A) and As shown in FIG. 8-30(B), when the reserved memory display is displayed in the first reserved memory display area 153SG005D or the second reserved memory display area 153SG005U, the first reserved memory display area 153SG005D on the image display device 5 or second reserved memory display area 153SG005U, at least the reserved memory display in the mode of the blue or yellow camera is displayed with priority over the effect image 153SG005E (the blue or yellow camera The reserved memory display in the form of (1) may be displayed so as not to be hidden by the effect image 153SG005E). By doing so, it is possible to prevent the player from overlooking the reserved memory display of the blue or yellow camera mode due to the effect image 153SG005E blocking the reserved memory display of the blue or yellow camera mode. be able to.

Further, in the characterizing portion 153SG of the above embodiment, a configuration was exemplified in which the setting suggestion effect can be executed for 7 seconds only during the variable display of super reach, but the present invention is not limited to this. As shown in FIGS. 8-31(A) and 8-31(B), as a modified example 153SG-3, it is possible to execute a setting suggesting effect for 7 seconds during variable display of normal reach and non-shortening non-reach. good too. Furthermore, during the variable display of the shortened non-reach, the period dedicated to the variable display of the shortened non-reach (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-31 (C), it is the special figure fluctuation time of the variable display of the shortened non-reach 3.75 seconds to 3 seconds (shorter than 5.75 seconds)) may be executed setting suggestion effect.

Further, in the characteristic part 153SG of the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and as a modified example 153SG-4, the pending memory display is a blue camera mode The determination ratio of at least one effect pattern in the setting suggesting effect may be different between the case of displaying in and the case of displaying in the yellow camera mode. By doing so, the player can be made to pay attention to which of the mode of the blue camera or the mode of the yellow camera the suspension storage display is displayed as the suspension display advance notice effect, so that the game interest can be improved.

Further, in the characterizing portion 153SG of the above-described embodiment, two timings (25 seconds and 30 seconds after the start of variable display) are provided as the start timing of the suggestive effect during the rear variable display during the variable display of super reach. Although the setting suggestive effect is more likely to be executed as the rear variable display suggestive effect by executing the rear variable display suggestive effect from the timing, the present invention is not limited to this, and the modified example 153SG- As 5, when the setting suggestion effect start timing is 30 seconds after the start of the variable display, the setting suggestion effect is patterned at a higher rate than when the setting suggestion effect start timing is 25 seconds after the variable display start. It may be executed with a performance pattern suggesting a high set value such as pattern SS-3 to pattern SS-5. By doing so, it is possible to attract the player's attention to the timing at which the setting suggestion effect is executed, so that the interest in the game can be improved.

Further, in the characterizing portion 153SG of the above-described embodiment, the setting suggesting effect is executed according to the effect executed as the suggesting effect during the front variable display and the display mode of the pending memory display displayed as the pending display forewarning effect. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the effect that is executed as a suggestive effect during the front variable display and the effect that is displayed as a pending display notice effect It may be suggested whether or not the setting suggestion effect is executed by only one of the display mode of the reserved memory display. Further, in the characterizing part 153SG of the above-described embodiment, a mode is illustrated in which the set suggestive effect can be executed as the suggestive effect during the rear variable display during the variable display in which the timer effect as the suggestive effect during the front variable display is executed. , The present invention is not limited to this, and when the variable display result of the variable display that executes the timer effect is a big win, a setting suggesting effect is performed during the big win game (advantageous state in the present invention) based on the variable display. may be executed.

Further, in the characterizing part 153SG of the above-described embodiment, when the suspension display forewarning effect has already been executed, the execution of the new suspension display forewarning effect is restricted, but the present invention is limited to this. However, if the pending display forewarning effect has already been executed, only the execution of the new pending display foretelling effect in a part of the display patterns may be restricted. For example, if the pending display notice effect is already executed in the display pattern γ or the display pattern δ (when the pending memory display is displayed in the form of a blue or yellow camera), a new pending display notice effect It restricts only what is executed in the display pattern α and the display pattern β (that the pending memory display is displayed as a white square or star). By doing so, it is possible to prevent the game from becoming difficult to understand due to the simultaneous execution of a plurality of pending display forewarning effects with different suggested contents. Furthermore, when the pending display forewarning effect is already executed by the display pattern γ and the display pattern δ, the execution of the new pending display forewarning effect by the display pattern α and the display pattern β is restricted. , the player can be made to pay more attention to whether or not the setting suggestion effect is executed. Also, if the pending display notice effect has already been executed in display pattern α or display pattern β (when the pending memory display is displayed as a white square or star), a new pending display notice effect By limiting only what is executed in the display pattern γ and the display pattern δ (that the pending memory display is displayed in the mode of a blue or yellow camera), it is possible to determine whether the variable display result will be a big hit or not. It is possible to make the player pay more attention.

In addition, in the characterizing part 153SG of the above-described embodiment, a form in which the holding display notice effect can be executed as the prefetch effect in the present invention is exemplified, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the prefetch effect Alternatively, an effect other than the pending display notice effect may be executable if it is an effect that can be executed from the timing before the target variable display starts.

Further, in the characterizing portion 153SG of the above embodiment, a form in which the character effect and the timer effect can be executed as the suggestive effect during the front variable display suggesting that the variable display result will be a big hit was exemplified. The present invention is not limited to this, and as the suggestive effect during the variable display of the front part, any effect other than the character effect or the timer effect may be executed as long as the effect suggests that the result of the variable display will be a big hit.

[Summary of Characteristic Portion 153SG]
As described above, the gaming machine related to the characteristic portion 153SG is configured as follows.

Amusement machines are
It is possible to control to an advantageous state (for example, big win game state) advantageous to the player, and to set any one of a plurality of set values (for example, 1 to 6) with different degrees of advantage for the player. A gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1),
Advantageous state suggesting effect execution means (for example, effect control CPU 120 capable of executing an advantageous state suggesting effect (for example, suggesting effect during front variable display) suggesting that the control is to be in the advantageous state (for example, variable display shown in FIG. 7) The part that executes the middle production process),
Setting suggestion effect executing means (for example, effect control CPU 120 during variable display shown in FIG. 7) capable of executing setting suggestion effect for suggesting setting of set value The part that executes the production process) and
with
The advantageous state suggesting effect executing means sets the advantageous state suggesting effect in a first mode (for example, a character effect as a suggesting effect during the variable display of the front part), and the rate of control to the advantageous state is higher than in the first mode. Can be executed in a second mode (for example, a timer effect as a suggestive effect during front variable display),
The setting suggesting effect executing means has a higher ratio of the setting suggesting effect when the advantageous state suggesting effect is executed in the second mode than when the advantageous state suggesting effect is executed in the first mode. can be executed after execution of the advantageous state suggesting effect (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-23, when a timer effect is executed as a suggesting effect during the variable front display, a character It is characterized by the fact that the setting suggestion effect can be executed at a higher rate than the case of executing the effect).

According to this feature, the setting suggesting effect is executed when the player is paying attention to the subsequent development by executing the second mode in which the ratio of control to a relatively advantageous state is relatively high as the advantageous state suggesting effect. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from overlooking the setting suggestion effect. As a result, it is possible to attract the player's attention to the performance that makes the player expect a big win, and to improve the amusement of the game.

Amusement machines are
A display means capable of displaying (for example, an image display device 5) is provided,
The advantageous state suggesting effect executing means performs the setting suggesting effect as the advantageous state suggesting effect of the second mode by displaying the period information on the display means and then updating and displaying the period information in a specific mode. It is characterized by being able to execute a period suggestion effect (for example, timer effect) that suggests a period until.

According to this feature, the player can easily recognize the execution timing of the setting suggesting effect by executing the period suggesting effect. As a result, it is possible to attract the player's attention to the performance that makes the player expect a big win, and to improve the amusement of the game.

The setting suggesting effect executing means is capable of executing at least one of a special suggesting effect suggesting control to the advantageous state and the setting suggesting effect based on the fact that the period information becomes the specific mode. (For example, as shown in FIGS. 8-27 and 8-28, a portion where a big hit suggesting effect or a setting suggesting effect is executed based on the timer reaching 0).

According to this feature, when the period suggestive effect is executed, not only the setting suggestive effect but also the special suggestive effect may be executed. As a result, it is possible to attract the player's attention to the performance that makes the player expect a big win, and to improve the amusement of the game.

The advantageous state suggesting effect executing means can execute the period suggesting effect for a first period (for example, 25 seconds) or a second period (for example, 30 seconds) that is longer than the first period. ,
The setting-suggestion effect executing means, when the update display of the numerical information is executed over the second period, is performed at a higher rate than when the update display of the numerical information is executed over the first period. The setting suggestion effect can be executed (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-24, when the timer effect is executed for 30 seconds, the timer effect is higher than when the timer effect is executed for 25 seconds. It is characterized by the part where the setting suggestion effect is executed at a rate).

According to this feature, when the period-suggesting effect is executed over the second period, setting suggestions to the player are made over a longer period of time than when the period-suggesting effect is executed over the first period. Since it is suggested that the performance will be executed, it is possible to further prevent the player from overlooking the setting suggestion performance. As a result, it is possible to attract the player's attention to the performance that makes the player expect a big win, and to improve the amusement of the game.

A gaming machine capable of performing variable display (for example, the part where the CPU 103 executes the special symbol variation process shown in FIG. 5, and the part where the production control CPU 120 executes the production process during variable display shown in FIG. ),
The setting suggesting effect execution means can execute the setting suggesting effect in response to the execution period of the variable display becoming a specific period corresponding to a specific timing in the second half period of the variable display (for example, FIG. 8- As shown in 25, the effect control CPU 120 reaches the timing (25 seconds or 30 seconds after the start of the variable display) at which the timer effect ends during the execution period of the reach effect during the variable display of the super reach. It is characterized by a part that can execute setting suggestion production depending on the situation).

According to this feature, since the setting suggestion effect is executed in the second half period of the variable display, it is possible to prevent the player from overlooking the setting suggestion effect. As a result, it is possible to attract the player's attention to the performance that makes the player expect a big win, and to improve the amusement of the game.

It is possible to control to an advantageous state (for example, big win game state) advantageous to the player, and to set any one of a plurality of set values (for example, 1 to 6) with different degrees of advantage for the player. A gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1),
Advantageous state suggesting effect execution means (for example, effect control CPU 120 capable of executing an advantageous state suggesting effect (for example, suggesting effect during front variable display) suggesting that the control is to be in the advantageous state (for example, variable display shown in FIG. 7) The part that executes the middle production process),
Setting suggestion effect executing means (for example, effect control CPU 120 during variable display shown in FIG. 7) capable of executing setting suggestion effect for suggesting setting of set value A part that executes the production process) and
The advantageous state suggesting effect executing means can execute the advantageous state suggesting effect in a first mode and in a second mode with a lower execution rate than the first mode (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-29, A part where the effect control CPU 120 can execute the suggestive effect during the front variable display from the character effect and the timer effect whose execution rate is lower than the character effect),
The setting suggesting effect executing means has a higher ratio of the setting suggesting effect when the advantageous state suggesting effect is executed in the second mode than when the advantageous state suggesting effect is executed in the first mode. can be executed after execution of the advantageous state suggesting effect (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-23, when a timer effect is executed as a suggesting effect during the variable front display, a character It is characterized by the fact that the setting suggestion effect can be executed at a higher rate than the case of executing the effect).

According to this feature, since the advantageous state suggesting effect is executed in the second mode, the set suggesting effect is executed when the player is paying attention to the advantageous state suggesting effect of the second mode. It is possible to prevent the player from overlooking the setting suggestion performance. As a result, it is possible to attract the player's attention to the performance that makes the player expect a big win, and to improve the amusement of the game.

<Description of Characteristic Portion 045F>
Next, the game machine in the characteristic part 045F of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 9-1 to 9-16.

[Production contents for each variation pattern]
FIG. 9-1 is a diagram showing an example of effect contents for each variation pattern. As shown in FIG. 9-1, in the present embodiment, the execution time of the special game (special figure fluctuation time, execution time of variable display of decorative patterns) and the aspect of variable display of decorative patterns (whether or not reach etc.), and a plurality of variation patterns are prepared in advance that specify the production contents (such as the type of reach production) during the variable display of the decorative pattern. These variation patterns correspond to each variation pattern shown in FIG. 8-5, and as shown in FIGS. is determined. In addition, according to each variation pattern, various effects such as reach, super reach (hereinafter also referred to as SP reach), and the result display of big hits and losses are associated.

For example, PA1-1 to PA1-4 are non-reach loss variation patterns corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "loss" and the variable display mode of the decoration pattern is "non-reach". When the production control CPU 120 receives a variation pattern designation command corresponding to any one of PA1-1 to 4 from the game control microcomputer 100, after starting the variable display of the decorative pattern, it does not develop into reach. , to stop and display the decorative pattern of the deviation.

PA2-1 is a reach loss variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "lost" and the variable display mode of the decoration pattern is "reach", and is a variation pattern in which a normal reach performance is executed. When the production control CPU 120 receives the variation pattern designation command corresponding to PA2-1 from the game control microcomputer 100, after starting the variable display of the decoration pattern, the reach production is executed after the reach, and it is lost. Stop display of the decoration pattern of .

PA2-2 is a reach loss variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "lost" and the variable display mode of the decoration pattern is "reach", and is a variation pattern in which the reach effect of super reach α is executed. be. When the variation pattern designation command corresponding to PA2-2 is received from the game control microcomputer 100, the production control CPU 120 starts the variable display of the decoration pattern, executes the ready-to-win production after the ready-to-win, and further SP After the ready-to-win performance is developed, only the first half of the SP ready-to-win performance (hereinafter also referred to as the first half of the SP ready-to-win performance) is executed, and the missing decoration pattern is stopped and displayed.

PA2-3 is a reach loss variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "lost" and the variable display mode of the decoration pattern is "reach", and is a variation pattern in which the reach effect of super reach β is executed. be. When the production control CPU 120 receives a variation pattern designation command corresponding to PA2-3 from the game control microcomputer 100, after starting the variable display of the decoration pattern, the reach production is executed after the reach, and further SP After the ready-to-win performance is developed, not only the first half of the SP ready-to-win performance but also the latter half of the SP ready-to-win performance (hereinafter also referred to as the latter half of the SP ready-to-win performance) are executed, and then the missing decoration pattern is stopped and displayed.

PB1-1 is a big win variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is ``big win'' and the variable display mode of the decoration pattern is ``ready to reach'', and is a variation pattern for executing a ready to win presentation of normal reach. When the production control CPU 120 receives a variation pattern designation command corresponding to PB1-1 from the game control microcomputer 100, after starting the variable display of the decoration pattern, after executing the ready-to-win production after the ready-to-win, the big hit. Stop display of the decoration pattern of .

PB1-2 is a big hit variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "big hit" and the variable display mode of the decoration pattern is "reach", and is a variation pattern in which the reach effect of super reach α is executed. . When the production control CPU 120 receives the variation pattern designation command corresponding to PB1-2 from the game control microcomputer 100, after starting the variable display of the decoration pattern, the reach production is executed after the reach, and further SP After developing the ready-to-win performance, only the first half of the SP ready-to-win is executed, and then the decoration pattern of the big win is stopped and displayed.

PB1-3 is a big hit variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "big hit" and the variable display mode of the decoration pattern is "reach", and is a variation pattern in which the reach effect of super reach β is executed. . When the production control CPU 120 receives the variation pattern designation command corresponding to PB1-3 from the game control microcomputer 100, after starting the variable display of the decoration pattern, the ready-to-win production is executed after the ready-to-win, and SP After developing the ready-to-win performance, not only the first half of the SP ready-to-win but also the latter half of the SP to-win are executed, and then the decoration pattern of the big hit is stopped and displayed.

[Execution timing of various effects during variable display]
FIG. 9B is a diagram showing an example of execution timing of various effects during variable display. As shown in FIG. 9-2, during the period from the start of the variable display of decorative symbols (which also corresponds to the variable display of special symbols) to the end of the variable display after the decorative symbols stop, production control Various effects are executed based on the control of the CPU 120 for the game. The effects executed during the variable display include an active display effect, an operation effect, an operation suggesting effect, and a pre-operation special effect.

The active display effect is an effect using an image display (active display) visually displayed so that the player can see and understand the reserved memory corresponding to the variable display during the variable display of the decoration pattern. Such an active display corresponding to the variable display being executed is also called a variable display corresponding display.

The suspended display whose execution of the variable display has been suspended is switched to the active display and displayed on the image display device 5 by executing the variable display. For example, as shown in FIG. 8-30(A), the pending display (“○” or camera image) displayed on the image display device 5 is switched to the active display in order, and the pending memory corresponding to the active display is displayed. Variable display is performed based on When one pending display is switched to the active display, for example, the pending display moves on the screen of the image display device 5 (for example, moves from right to left on the screen) and becomes more conspicuous than the other pending displays (for example, enlargement or sitting on the pedestal for active display), the active display is displayed.

In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8-16, the patterns of the pending display before switching to the active display are a white circle (○), a white square (◇), and a white star (☆).
), a blue camera, and a yellow camera. When these suspended displays are switched to active displays, they are displayed on the pedestal image in an active display area 045F001, which will be described later, while maintaining the same color and shape.

In the active display effect, the color of the active display displayed in the active display area 045F001 is switched at a predetermined timing during the variable display corresponding to the active display, so that the result of the variable display becomes a big hit. , and further suggests the type of jackpot.

The operation effect is a effect suggesting that the variable display result will be a big hit in the latter half of the SP reach according to the player's action. In the present embodiment, by executing the operation effect, as shown in FIG. 9-2, an image of the push button 31B attached with an animal icon image is displayed, and the player is prompted to operate the push button 31B. A character image of “PUSH!!” is displayed on the image display device 5 . When the player operates the push button 31B when the operation effect is executed, it is notified whether the variable display result is a big win or a loss. The execution mode of the operation effect includes an execution mode in which an icon image of any one of cat, panda, gorilla, and lion is added to the image of the push button 31B. Furthermore, the operation presentation is executed so that the degree of expectation for a big win increases in the order of cat, panda, gorilla, and lion.

The operation suggesting effect is an effect that suggests an execution mode of the operation effect. In the present embodiment, by executing the operation suggestion effect, icon images of animals that may be used in the operation effect are displayed on the image display device 5 before the operation effect is executed. That is, the operation suggesting effect is a effect that suggests in advance the execution mode (animal icon image to be displayed) of the operation effect by the execution mode (animal icon image to be displayed). When the operation suggesting effect is executed, the icon images of animals are changed step by step, for example, cat (first step), panda (second step), gorilla (third step), lion (fourth step). switch. The operation suggesting effect may be executed before the operation effect, and during the period from the start of the variable display to the time before the operation effect is executed (before reach, after reach, first half of reach SP, latter half of reach SP). can be executed at any time.

The pre-operation special effect is an effect that visually links the operation suggesting effect and the operation effect. In the present embodiment, a pre-operation special effect is executed a predetermined period (for example, three seconds) before the timing at which the operation effect is executed, so that the icon image of the animal suggested by the operation suggestion effect is used. , an animation that forms an image of the push button 31B with an icon image of an animal is displayed on the image display device 5. FIG.

Although details will be described later, the effect patterns of the various effects described above are determined in the variable display start setting process executed before the start of the variable display. Various effects are executed at predetermined timings during the variable display according to the determined effect pattern.

In FIG. 9-2, PB1-3, which is a super reach β (big hit), is determined as the variation pattern, active display pattern 4 is determined as the effect pattern of the active display effect, and the operation suggestion pattern is determined as the effect pattern of the operation suggestion effect. The execution timing of various effects when 4 is determined is shown.

In the example shown in FIG. 9-2, after the variable display starts at t1, reach is established at t2, then the first half of SP reach develops at t3, the latter half of SP reach develops at t4, and the pattern changes at t7. Determine. In this case, "777" is displayed as a variable display result.

In the period before reach, the active display is switched from white to green by the active display effect, and furthermore, the operation suggestion effect is executed to start the operation suggestion and display the icon image of the cat.

In the period after reach, the active display is switched from green to purple by the active display effect, and furthermore, the operation suggestion effect is executed to change the operation suggestion and switch from the cat to the panda icon image. It should be noted that such an operation suggestion rendering in which the operation suggestion changes by switching the icon image of the animal is hereinafter also referred to as an operation suggestion changing presentation.

In the first half of the SP reach, the active display is switched from purple to red by the active display effect, and the operation suggestion is changed by executing the operation suggestion effect, and the icon image is switched from the panda to the gorilla icon image.

In the latter half of the SP reach, the active display is switched from red to gold by the active display effect, and the operation suggestion is changed by executing the operation suggestion effect to switch from the gorilla to the lion icon image. The lion is the icon image with the highest degree of expectation for a big hit, and the stage where the icon image of the lion is displayed is also referred to as the highest stage.

After switching from the gorilla to the lion icon image in the second half of the SP reach, the pre-operation special effect is executed at t5. After that, at t6, an animation is displayed on the image display device 5 such that an image of the push button 31B with a lion icon image is formed. At this point, the operation suggestion presentation ends.

During a period of t6 to t7, an operation performance is executed by an image of the push button 31B with a lion icon image attached, and when the push button 31B is operated by the player, a big win occurs in response to the operation. is reported to the player.

Thus, during the variable display, it is possible to execute effects such as pre-reach, post-reach, first half of SP reach, and latter half of SP reach. The effect and operation effect make the player expect that the result of the variable display will be a big win.

[Variable display start setting process]
FIG. 9-3 is a flow chart showing the variable display start setting process (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 designation command from the variation pattern designation command storage area (045FS271).

Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines the display result (stop design) of the decorative design according to the data stored in the display result designating command storage area (that is, the received display result designating command) (045FS272). In this case, the effect control CPU 120 determines the stop pattern of the decorative pattern corresponding to the display result specified by the display result specifying command, and stores the data indicating the stop pattern of the determined decorative pattern in the decorative pattern display result storage area. do.

Next, based on the active display effect table shown in FIG. 9-5, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute the active display effect and the active display pattern in the case of execution, and stores the determination result (045FS273). .

Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute the operation suggestion effect and the operation suggestion pattern in the case of execution based on the operation suggestion effect table shown in FIG. 9-7, and stores the determination result (045FS274). .

Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute the operation effect and the operation effect pattern in the case of execution based on the operation effect table shown in FIG. 9-8, and stores the determination result (045FS275).

Next, the effect control CPU 120 selects the effect control pattern (process table) corresponding to the pattern of various effects determined in each process of the variation pattern specified based on the variation pattern designation command, 045FS273, 045FS274, and 045FS275 ( 045FS276). Then, the effect control CPU 120 starts the process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table (045FS277).

As described above, the process table contains display control execution data for controlling the display of the image display device 5, lamp control execution data for controlling the lighting of each LED, and control of sounds output from the speakers 8L and 8R. Sound control execution data for controlling operation, operation unit control execution data for controlling the operation of the push button 31B and the stick controller 31A, etc. arrayed.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 controls the effect device (image as a component for effect) according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound control execution data 1, operation unit control execution data 1). The display device 5, various lamps as performance parts, speakers 8L and 8R as performance parts, and operation units (push button 31B, stick controller 31A, etc.) are controlled (045FS278). For example, the effect control CPU 120 controls the image display device 5 to display an image corresponding to the variation pattern, an image corresponding to the active display effect, an image corresponding to the operation suggestion effect, an image corresponding to the pre-operation special effect, and an image corresponding to the operation effect. A command is output to the display control unit 123 to display the image.

Then, the effect control CPU 120 sets the variable display time timer to a value corresponding to the variable display time specified by the variation pattern designation command (045FS279). Also, the effect control CPU 120 sets a predetermined time to the variable display control timer (045FS280). The predetermined time is, for example, 30 ms, and the effect control CPU 120 writes image data indicating the display state of the left, middle, and right decorative patterns to the VRAM every time the predetermined time elapses, and the display control unit 123 writes to the VRAM. A signal corresponding to the image data obtained is output to the image display device 5, and the image display device 5 displays an image corresponding to the signal, thereby realizing variable display (fluctuation) of the decoration pattern. Next, the effect control CPU 120 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the effect process during variable display (S172), and ends the variable display start setting process (045FS281).

In this way, the effect control CPU 120 determines the pattern of various effects such as the active display effect, the operation suggestion effect, and the operation effect by the variable display start setting process, and according to the determined effect pattern, the subsequent variable display is performed. Various effects devices such as the image display device 5 are controlled during the variable display by the medium effect processing.

[Pattern of active display effects]
FIG. 9-4 is a diagram showing an example of an active display effect pattern. As shown in FIG. 9-4, in this embodiment, four types of active display patterns, active display patterns 1 to 4, are provided.

Active display pattern 1 is a pattern in which the active display changes to green before reach and remains green thereafter. Active display pattern 2 is a pattern in which the active display changes to green before reach, the active display changes to purple after reach, and the purple color is maintained thereafter. Active display pattern 3 is a pattern in which the active display changes to green before reach, the active display changes to purple after reach, the active display changes to red in the first half of SP reach, and red is maintained thereafter. In active display pattern 4, the active display changes to green before reach, the active display changes to purple after reach, the active display changes to red in the first half of SP reach, and the active display changes to gold in the first half of SP reach. After that, it is a pattern that maintains the gold color.

FIG. 9-5 is an explanatory diagram showing an active display effect table. Based on the active display effect table, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute active display and the type of active display pattern to be executed at different rates according to the variation pattern.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 9-5, when the variable display results in a big hit, the active display is determined to be executed at a higher rate than when the variable display results in a loss. In addition, the longer the fluctuation time of the special figure linked to the fluctuation pattern (the fluctuation time of the variable display), the higher the ratio, and the active display is determined to be executed.

Furthermore, when the variable display result is a big hit, a pattern with a large number of times the active display color changes (for example, active display pattern 3 or active display pattern 4) is used at a higher rate than when the variable display part is lost. It is determined. Also, the longer the variation time of the special figure linked to the variation pattern (the variation time of the variable display), the higher the rate, the higher the number of times the active display color switches patterns (for example, active display pattern 3 and active display Pattern 4) is determined.

As a result, the player can expect a big win by executing the active display. ), you can expect big wins.

[Pattern of operation suggestion production]
FIG. 9-6 is a diagram showing an example of a pattern of operation suggestion rendering. As shown in FIG. 9-6, in the present embodiment, 10 types of operation suggestion patterns 1 to 10 are provided.

Operation suggestion pattern 1 is a pattern in which the icon image of the cat is displayed before reach and the icon image of the cat is maintained thereafter. Operation suggestion pattern 2 is a pattern in which a cat icon image is displayed before reach, the icon image is switched from cat to panda after reach, and the display of the panda icon image is maintained thereafter. In operation suggestion pattern 3, a cat icon image is displayed before reach, the icon image switches from cat to panda after reach, the icon image switches from panda to gorilla in the first half of SP reach, and then the icon image of gorilla is displayed. is a pattern that maintains In operation suggestion pattern 4, a cat icon image is displayed before reach, the icon image switches from cat to panda after reach, the icon image switches from panda to gorilla in the first half of SP reach, and the icon image changes to a gorilla in the latter half of SP reach. This is a pattern in which the icon image of the lion is maintained after that.

In operation suggestion pattern 5, a cat icon image is displayed before reach, the icon image switches from cat to panda after reach, and the icon image switches from panda to lion in the second half of SP reach, skipping the gorilla. , and then the pattern that maintains the display of the icon image of the lion. In operation suggestion pattern 6, a cat icon image is displayed before reach, the icon image switches from cat to panda after reach, and the icon image changes from panda to gorilla, and then from gorilla to lion in the second half of SP reach, all at once in a short time. This is a pattern of switching and then maintaining the display of the icon image of the lion. The operation suggestion pattern 6 is common to the operation suggestion pattern 5 in that the icon image is switched from the panda to the lion in multiple steps in the second half of the SP reach. However, the operation suggestion pattern 6 is more special than the other operation suggestion patterns 1 to 10 in that the gorilla is displayed for a shorter time than the panda and the lion during the switching from the panda to the lion.

In operation suggestion pattern 7, a cat icon image is displayed before reach, the icon image switches from cat to panda after reach, and the icon image switches from panda to lion in the first half of SP reach, skipping the gorilla. , and then the pattern that maintains the display of the icon image of the lion.

The operation suggestion pattern 8 is a pattern in which the icon image of the cat is displayed after reaching, and the icon image of the cat is maintained thereafter. Operation suggestion pattern 9 is a pattern in which a cat icon image is displayed after reach, the icon image is switched from cat to panda in the first half of SP reach, and the display of the panda icon image is maintained thereafter. In the operation suggestion pattern 10, a cat icon image is displayed after reach, the icon image switches from cat to panda in the first half of SP reach, the icon image switches from panda to gorilla in the latter half of SP reach, and then the icon image of gorilla is displayed. It is a pattern that maintains the display.

In this way, the operation suggestion may be displayed as a cat icon image before reaching, or may be displayed as a cat icon image after reaching. In other words, the operation suggestion effect is executed at one of a plurality of timings. Furthermore, in each period such as after reach, the first half of SP reach, and the latter half of SP reach, the icon image that is the operation suggestion changes at different timings according to the operation suggestion pattern, so that the game can be diversified. It is possible to improve the interest of the game.

FIG. 9-7 is an explanatory diagram showing an operation suggestion rendering table. Based on the operation suggestion effect table, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute the operation suggestion effect and the type of the operation suggestion pattern when it is executed, at different ratios depending on the variation pattern.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 9-7, when the variable display results in a big hit, the operation suggestion effect is determined to be executed at a higher rate than when the variable display results in a loss. In addition, the longer the fluctuation time of the special figure (variation time of variable display) associated with the fluctuation pattern, the higher the ratio, and the operation suggestion effect is determined to be executed.

In addition, in the case of super reach β (loss) and super reach β (big hit) that develop in the second half of SP reach, operation suggestion pattern 1 and operation suggestion pattern 8 are not selected, and other fluctuation patterns that do not develop in the second half of SP reach Only the operation suggestion pattern 1 or the operation suggestion pattern 8 can be selected. As a result, when the icon image of the cat is displayed before the second half of the SP reach, the variable display may end without progressing to the second half of the SP reach.

Super reach β (loss) and super reach β (jackpot) developed in the latter half of SP reach
In the case of , operation suggestion pattern 3, operation suggestion pattern 4, or operation suggestion pattern 7 can be selected at a higher rate than other variation patterns that do not develop in the second half of the SP reach. As shown in FIG. 9-6, in the case of operation suggestion pattern 3, operation suggestion pattern 4, and operation suggestion pattern 7, there are three stages of operation suggestion by animal icon images (gorilla ) or more. As a result, when an icon image of a gorilla or a lion with a stage of operation suggestion of 3 or more stages is displayed before execution of the second half of SP reach, the stage of operation suggestion is less than 3 stages before execution of the latter half of SP reach. It will develop in the second half of the SP reach at a higher rate than when the cat or panda icon image is displayed.

In the case of super reach α (big hit) or super reach β (big hit), operation suggestion pattern 7 can be selected at a higher rate than operation suggestion patterns 4-6. On the other hand, in the case of a variation pattern resulting in a failure, one of the operation suggestion patterns 4 to 6 can be selected at a higher rate than the operation suggestion pattern 7. FIG. As shown in FIG. 9-6, in the case of operation suggestion patterns 4 to 6, during the second half of the SP reach, the icon image of the lion with the highest stage of operation suggestion is displayed, and in the case of operation suggestion pattern 7 , an icon image of a lion is displayed before execution of the second half of the SP reach. As a result, the player wins the jackpot at a higher rate when the lion icon image is displayed before the second half of the SP reach is performed than when the lion icon image is displayed during the second half of the SP reach. can be expected to occur.

Operation suggestion pattern 5 and operation suggestion pattern 6 may be selected only in the case of super reach β (loss) and super reach β (big hit) that develop in the latter half of SP reach, and other variation patterns that do not develop in the latter half of SP reach In this case, operation suggestion pattern 5 and operation suggestion pattern 6 are not selected. As shown in FIG. 9-6, in the case of operation suggestion pattern 5 and operation suggestion pattern 6, the icon image changes in a plurality of steps during the latter half of the SP reach. As a result, the icon image may change in multiple stages only during the latter half of the SP reach.

The selection ratio of operation suggestion patterns 4 to 6 in which the icon image changes to the highest level lion in the second half of SP reach is higher than the selection ratio of operation suggestion pattern 7 in which the icon image changes to the highest level lion in the first half of SP reach. , is selected in high proportion. As a result, during the second half of the SP reach, the icon image is more likely to change to the lion, which is the highest level, than other periods such as the first half of the SP reach.

In the case of super reach β (loss) or super reach β (big hit) that develops in the second half of SP reach, operation suggestion pattern 2, operation suggestion pattern 5, operation suggestion pattern 6, operation suggestion pattern 9, or operation suggestion pattern 10 is selected. There is something. As shown in FIG. 9-6, in the case of operation suggestion pattern 2, operation suggestion pattern 5, operation suggestion pattern 6, operation suggestion pattern 9, and operation suggestion pattern 10, in the first half of SP reach, which is before execution of the second half of SP reach, An icon image of a cat or a panda with less than three stages of operation suggestion is displayed. As a result, even if an icon image of a cat or a panda is displayed before execution of the latter half of the SP reach, it may develop in the latter half of the SP reach, and the ratio differs depending on the type of operation suggestion pattern.

[Operation pattern]
FIG. 9-8 is an explanatory diagram showing an operation rendering table. As shown in FIG. 9-8, in the present embodiment, three types of operation effect patterns such as operation effect patterns 1 to 3 are provided.

In the operation effect pattern 1, an icon image of the same level as the icon image displayed by the operation suggestion effect executed before the operation effect is executed (either cat, panda, gorilla, or lion) is attached. This is a pattern in which the image of the push button 31B is displayed. For example, when an icon image of a gorilla is displayed by the operation suggesting effect executed before the operation effect is executed, the image of the push button 31B attached with the icon image of the gorilla is displayed by the operation effect. In the operation performance pattern 2, an image of the push button 31B attached with an icon image whose stage is lower than the stage of the icon image displayed by the operation suggestion performance executed before the operation performance is executed is displayed. It's a pattern. For example, when an icon image of a gorilla is displayed by the operation suggestion effect executed before the operation effect is executed, an image of the push button 31B with an icon image of a panda or a cat is displayed by the operation effect. . In the operation performance pattern 3, an image of the push button 31B is displayed with an icon image whose stage is higher than the stage of the icon image displayed by the operation suggestion performance executed before the operation performance is executed. It's a pattern. For example, when an icon image of a gorilla is displayed by an operation suggesting effect executed before the operation effect is executed, an image of a push button 31B attached with an icon image of a lion is displayed by the operation effect.

Based on the operation effect table, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute the operation effect and the type of the operation effect pattern to be executed at different ratios depending on the variation pattern.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 9-8, when the variable display results in a big hit, the operation effect is determined to be executed at a higher rate than when the variable display results in a loss. In addition, the longer the fluctuation time of the special figure linked to the fluctuation pattern (the fluctuation time of the variable display), the higher the ratio, and the operation effect is determined to be executed.

Further, when the variable display result is a big hit, the operation presentation pattern 3 is determined to increase the stage at a higher rate than when the variable display portion is lost. Also, the longer the variation time of the special figure (variation time of variable display) associated with the variation pattern, the higher the rate, and the operation effect pattern 3 is determined to increase the stage. On the other hand, when the variable display result is a loss, the operation effect pattern 2 is determined in which the stage is lowered at a higher rate than when the variable display portion becomes a big win. Also, the shorter the variation time of the special figure (variation time of variable display) linked to the variation pattern, the higher the rate, and the operation effect pattern 2 is determined to lower the stage.

As a result, the player can expect a big win by executing the operation presentation, and the stage of the icon image used in the operation presentation is higher than the stage of the icon image used in the operation suggestion presentation. If you do, you can expect a big win.

[Examples of various effects during variable display]
Next, examples of various effects executed during variable display will be described with reference to FIGS. 9-9 to 9-13. 9-9 to 9-13 are diagrams showing examples of various effects during variable display.

As shown in FIG. 9-9(A), the image display device 5 displays a background image and a variable display result based on decorative patterns in the center of the screen, and further displays a pending display in the lower part of the screen.

As shown in FIG. 9-9(B), when the pending display is switched to the active display, the variable display corresponding to the active display starts. The image display device 5 is provided with an active display area 045F001 in which active display is displayed at the bottom left of the screen, while an operation suggestion area 045F002 in which an operation suggestion (animal icon image) is displayed by an operation suggestion effect is provided at the bottom right of the screen. provided in The position of the operation suggestion area 045F002 is different from the position of the active display area 045F001. In the operation suggestion area 045F002, a card (hereinafter also referred to as an operation suggestion card) for suggesting an operation triggered by the start of the variable display is displayed.

As shown in FIG. 9-9(C), when the active display effect is executed, the image of character A is displayed. Then, when an animation is displayed in which the character A performs an action (such as casting a spell) on the active display, the active display changes from white to green. In this example, character A is a character dedicated to active display effects.

As shown in FIG. 9-9(D), when the operation suggestion start rendering for starting the operation suggestion is executed, an image of character B different from character A is displayed. Then, an animation is displayed in which the character B collides with the operation suggestion card. In this example, the character B is a character dedicated to the operation suggestion effect.

As shown in FIG. 9-9(E), after that, when an animation is displayed in which the character B performs an action (for example, an action of spreading both hands) on the operation suggestion card, the operation suggestion card is turned over, and the operation suggestion card is turned over. An icon image of a cat is displayed on the suggestion card. As a result, the operation suggestion effect is started.

As shown in FIG. 9-9(F), after the left decoration symbol stops at "7", the right decoration symbol is also likely to stop at "7", and reach can be established. Then, as shown in FIG. 9-9(G), when the right decoration symbol stops at "7", reach is established.

As shown in FIG. 9-10(H), the decoration pattern in the ready-to-win state is displayed in a small size on the upper right of the image display device 5, and the effect after establishing the ready-to-win state starts. For example, after the ready-to-win is established, an animation is displayed in which three types of box images such as "x", "battle ready-to-win", and "NEXT" are rotated. When the "x" stops before the variable display ends without developing into SP reach, when "battle reach" stops before, it develops into SP reach, and when "NEXT" stops before reach continues after reach continues.

As shown in FIG. 9-10 (I), when the active display effect is executed in the post-reach effect, an animation is displayed in which character A performs an action on the active display, and the active display switches from green to purple. .

As shown in FIG. 9-10(J), when the operation suggestion change effect is executed in the effect after reach, an animation is displayed in which the character B performs an action on the operation suggestion card. Then, as shown in FIG. 9-10(K), the icon image displayed on the operation suggestion card is switched from the cat to the panda, and the level of operation suggestion is increased. In addition, in the production after reach, "battle reach" is stopped and selected in front.

As shown in FIG. 9-10 (L), it develops into SP ready-to-win, and a character image of "battle ready-to-win" corresponding to the effect of SP ready-to-win is displayed in the center of the screen of the image display device 5. FIG. As shown in FIGS. 9-10 (M), in the SP ready-to-win effect, for example, an image is displayed in which a friendly character faces off against an enemy character and a battle is about to begin.

As shown in FIG. 9-10 (N), an animation in which a friend character and an enemy character are fighting is displayed as an effect in the first half of the SP reach.

As shown in FIG. 9-10(O), when the active display effect is executed in the first half of the SP reach, an animation is displayed in which the character A performs an action on the active display, and the active display changes from purple to red. After that, in this example, it branches to the effects after FIG. 9-11 (P1) or the effects after FIG. 9-11 (P2).

When the operation suggesting effect corresponding to the operation suggesting pattern 4 is executed, the process branches to the effect after FIG. 9-11 (P1). Specifically, as shown in FIG. 9-11 (P1), in the first half of the SP ready-to-win, the operation suggestion change effect is executed, and an animation is displayed in which the character B performs an action on the operation suggestion card. Then, as shown in FIG. 9-11 (Q1), the icon image displayed on the operation suggestion card is switched from the panda to the gorilla, and the level of operation suggestion is increased. That is, in this example, the stage of operation suggestion is the third stage (gorilla) in the first half of the SP before developing into the second half of the SP.

As shown in FIG. 9-11 (R1), an animation is displayed in which friendly characters and enemy characters are fighting in the first half of the SP reach, and a "game of the game" that suggests development in the second half of the SP reach is displayed. Where are you?" is displayed.

Here, the aspect of the active display (the color of the active display) and the aspect of the icon image (type of animal) in the operation suggestion, which are displayed at the branch point of whether or not the first half of the SP reach is developed to the second half of the SP reach. Depending on the combination with, the degree of expectation to develop in the second half of SP reach is different.

For example, if the active display color is red or gold and the icon image for operation suggestion is a gorilla or lion, the active display color is red or gold and the icon image for operation suggestion is a cat or panda. Develops in the second half of SP reach at a higher rate than the combination of Alternatively, if the active display color is red or gold and the icon image for operation suggestion is a gorilla or lion, the active display color is green or purple and the icon image for operation suggestion is a gorilla or lion. Develops in the second half of SP reach at a higher rate than the combination of In addition, a combination in which the active display color is red or gold and the icon image for operation suggestion is a cat or panda is more suitable for the combination in which the active display color is green or purple and the icon image for operation suggestion is a cat or panda. Develops in the second half of SP reach at a higher rate than the combination of Alternatively, a combination in which the color of the active display is green or purple and the icon image in the operation suggestion is a gorilla or a lion, or the color of the active display is green or purple and the icon image in the operation suggestion is a cat or a panda. Develops in the second half of SP reach at a higher rate than the combination of

As shown in FIG. 9-11 (S), when the SP reaches the latter half of the reach, a text image of "Enter the second half of the battle!" Then, as shown in FIG. 9-11 (T), as an effect in the second half of the SP reach, an image is displayed in which the friend character and the enemy character face each other and the battle begins again.

As shown in FIG. 9-11(U), when the active display effect is executed in the second half of SP reach, an animation is displayed in which character A takes an action on the active display, and the active display changes from red to gold.

As shown in FIG. 9-11(V), the operation suggestion change effect is executed in the second half of the SP reach. In the second half of the SP reach, unlike other periods such as the first half of the SP reach, the icon image changes based on detection of the player's action. Specifically, the image display device 5 displays an image of the push button 31B and a text image of "PUSH!!" to prompt the player to operate the push button 31B.

As shown in FIG. 9-11(W), when the player operates (for example, presses down) the push button 31B, the icon image displayed on the operation suggestion card changes from a gorilla to a lion, increasing the level of operation suggestion. .

As shown in FIG. 9-12 (X), a pre-operation special effect, which is a effect that visually links the operation suggestion effect and the operation effect, is executed. When the pre-operation special effect is executed, an animation is displayed in which the icon image of the lion displayed on the operation suggestion card pops out. Then, as shown in FIG. 9-12(Y), the icon image of the popped-out lion becomes larger step by step, and is positioned at the center of the screen of the image display device 5 . Further, as shown in FIG. 9-12(Z), a button image such as the push button 31B is formed and displayed using the lion icon image.

As shown in FIG. 9-12(a), when the execution of a series of pre-operation special effects ends, the operation suggesting card displayed in the operation suggesting area 045F002 disappears, and the operation suggesting effect ends. Instead, an operation presentation is executed by a button image formed using a lion icon image, and a character image of "PUSH!!" is displayed on the image display device 5 to prompt the player to operate the push button 31B. .

In the case of a big win (that is, the variation pattern is Super Reach β (big win)), an image showing the victory of the teammate character is displayed as a result of the battle, as shown in FIG. 9-12(b1). Then, as shown in FIG. 9-12(c1), when the middle decorative pattern stops at "7", the big winning pattern is determined.

On the other hand, in the case of losing (that is, when the variation pattern is Super Reach β (losing)), as shown in FIG. be. After that, as shown in FIG. 9-12(c2), a blackout effect is executed in which the entire screen of the image display device 5 becomes dark, making it difficult for the player to visually recognize the effect image. The scene above fades to black. Then, as shown in FIG. 9-12 (d2), when the entire screen of the image display device 5 becomes bright, it returns to the display of the background image before reach, and the decoration pattern inside stops at "8", so that the image is lost. The design of is confirmed.

Next, in FIG. 9-10 (O), when an operation suggesting effect corresponding to one of the operation suggesting patterns 2, 5, and 6 is executed, the process branches to the effect after FIG. 9-13 (P2). Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 9-13 (P2) and 9-13 (Q2), after the production of the first half of SP reach is executed, as shown in FIG. 9-13 (R2), SP reach In the first half of the production, an animation is displayed as if a friendly character and an enemy character are fighting, and a character image of "How is the game going?"

When the SP reaches the latter half, as shown in FIG. 9-13 (S1), a text image of "Last half of the game!" is displayed together with the friendly character, suggesting that the SP has progressed to the latter half. In this case, as described with reference to FIGS. 9-11 and after (S), and FIG. 9-12, there is a possibility that the operation presentation will be executed using the icon image of the animal suggested by the operation suggestion presentation. There is

On the other hand, if the SP reach does not develop in the second half (in this example, the variation pattern is super reach α (lost)), as shown in FIG. is displayed. After that, as shown in FIG. 9-13 (T2), a blackout effect is executed in which the entire screen of the image display device 5 becomes dark, making it difficult for the player to visually recognize the effect image. The scene above fades to black. Then, as shown in FIG. 9-13 (U2), when the entire screen of the image display device 5 becomes bright, it returns to the display of the background image before reach, and the decoration pattern inside stops at "8", so that the image is lost. The design of is confirmed. In this case, the variable display ends without execution of the operation effect using the icon image of the animal suggested by the operation suggestion effect until the first half of the SP reach. In this way, when the SP reach does not develop in the second half, the icon image of the animal suggested by the operation suggestion effect is not used at all, and the display disappears.

Here, as shown in FIG. 9-13 (S2), the operation suggestion card displayed in the operation suggestion area 045F002 disappears when the result that the friendly character is defeated in the battle is displayed. can be used to make the player recognize that the operation effect is not executed, and the operation suggestion card is always displayed even though the operation effect is not executed using the animal icon image suggested by the operation suggestion effect. The display does not make the player misunderstand that some kind of effect (for example, operation effect) using the icon image of the animal will be executed later. The timing at which the operation suggestion card disappears may be when the blackout effect shown in FIG. 9-13 (T2) is executed. In this case, the operation suggestion card disappears on the screen shown in FIG. is displayed, the operation suggestion card disappears on the screen shown in FIG. 9-13 (U2).

Thus, in the present embodiment, the degree of expectation for a big hit is suggested by the display mode of the active display (in the present embodiment, the type of color) by the active display effect, and the icon image is displayed by the operation suggestion effect. The mode (type of animal in the present embodiment) suggests the degree of expectation for a big hit. As a result, the active display and the icon image suggesting an operation can make the player expect to win a big hit, and the interest in the game can be improved. Furthermore, since the display mode of the icon image by the operation suggesting effect is associated with the display mode of the image of the push button 31B in the operation effect suggesting a big win, the operation effect can be obtained by using the display mode of the icon image as a clue. The player can expect the display mode of the image of the push button 31B in , and the player's expectation for the big win can be heightened by the operation suggesting effect before the operation effect is executed.

[Example of multi-step change of operation suggestion]
Next, with reference to FIGS. 9 to 14, a description will be given of an example of the effect when the icon image of the operation suggestion changes in multiple steps. 9-14 are diagrams showing an example of a multi-step change of operation suggestion.

First, a rendering example of operation suggestion pattern 4 will be described for an example in which the operation suggestion does not change in multiple steps.

In the case of the operation suggestion pattern 4, as shown in FIG. 9-14 (A1), when the operation suggestion change effect is executed in the state where the gorilla icon image is displayed in the second half of the SP reach, the image of the push button 31B is displayed along with the image of the push button 31B. is displayed on the image display device 5 to prompt the player to operate the push button 31B. Then, as shown in FIG. 9-14 (B1), when the player operates the push button 31B, the icon image displayed on the operation suggestion card switches from the gorilla to the lion, and the operation suggestion is increased by one level.

Next, an example of rendering of operation suggestion pattern 5 and operation suggestion pattern 6 will be described with respect to an example in which the operation suggestion changes in multiple steps.

In the case of operation suggestion pattern 5, as shown in FIG. 9-14 (A2), when the operation suggestion change effect is executed in a state where the icon image of the panda is displayed in the latter half of the SP reach, the image of the push button 31B is displayed. is displayed on the image display device 5 to prompt the player to operate the push button 31B. Then, as shown in FIG. 9-14 (B2), when the player operates the push button 31B, the icon image displayed on the operation suggestion card changes at once from the panda to the lion, flying the gorilla, and the operation suggestion is made. Two steps up. As described above, in the case of the operation suggestion pattern 5, the change of the icon image is special compared to the operation suggestion pattern 4. FIG.

In the case of the operation suggestion pattern 6, as shown in FIG. 9-14 (A2), when the operation suggestion change effect is executed in the state where the icon image of the panda is displayed in the second half of the SP reach, the image of the push button 31B is displayed. is displayed on the image display device 5 to prompt the player to operate the push button 31B. Then, as shown in FIG. 9-14 (B3), when the player operates the push button 31B, a special change effect is executed, first the icon image is switched from the panda to the gorilla, and then, as shown in FIG. 9-14 (C3). ), an animation is displayed in which the icon image of the lion faces the icon image of the gorilla. Then, as shown in FIG. 9-14 (D3), the icon image displayed on the operation suggestion card is switched from the gorilla to the lion. In the series of changes in operation suggestions shown in FIGS. 9-14 (B3) to (D3), the gorilla has a shorter display time than the panda and the lion. Compared to suggestive pattern 5, the change in the icon image is special.

Here, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9-7, the operation suggestion pattern 4 is set to have a higher degree of expectation for a big hit than the operation suggestion pattern 5 and the operation suggestion pattern 6. However, as shown in FIG. As shown in -14, the operation suggestion pattern 4 may be set to have a lower degree of expectation for a big hit than the operation suggestion pattern 5 and the operation suggestion pattern 6. -14. In this way, among the patterns in which the icon image of the operation suggestion finally becomes a lion, the operation suggestion pattern 5 and the operation suggestion pattern 6 in which the icon image changes in multiple stages are operation suggestions in which the icon image does not change in multiple stages. The degree of expectation for a big win is higher than in pattern 4, and when the icon image changes in a plurality of stages, the player can expect a big win more than when the icon image does not change in a plurality of stages. Furthermore, among the patterns in which the icon image of the operation suggestion changes in multiple stages, the operation suggestion pattern 6 in which the change of the icon image is more special has a higher degree of expectation for a big hit than the operation suggestion pattern 5, and is similar to the operation suggestion pattern 6. When the icon image changes in a more special manner, the player can expect a big win more than the operation suggestion pattern 5.例文帳に追加

[Example of operation effect]
Next, operation effects will be described with reference to FIGS. 9-15. 9-15 are diagrams showing an example of an operation effect. In the example shown in FIGS. 9 to 12 described above, the operation effect by the operation effect pattern 1 has been explained. That is, the push button 31B is attached with an icon image (lion in this example) at the same level as the icon image (lion in this example) displayed by the operation suggestion effect executed before the operation effect was executed. The pattern in which the image of is displayed has been described. In FIGS. 9 to 15, examples of effects of other operation effect pattern 2 and operation effect pattern 3 will be described.

First, a push with an icon image (panda in this example) whose level is lower than the icon image (gorilla in this example) displayed by the operation suggestive effect that was executed before the operation effect was executed. Operation effect pattern 2 in which the image of button 31B is displayed will be described.

As shown in FIG. 9-15 (A1), when the pre-operation special effect is executed, an animation is displayed in which the gorilla icon image displayed on the operation suggestion card pops out. Then, as shown in FIG. 9-15 (B1), the icon image of the popped gorilla becomes larger step by step and is positioned at the center of the screen of the image display device 5. FIG. Up to this point, the operation effect pattern 2 has the effect in common with the operation effect pattern 1 in that the icon image of operation suggestion is used as it is.

Thereafter, in the case of the operation effect pattern 2, as shown in FIG. 9-15 (C1), a button image such as the push button 31B is formed and displayed using an icon image of a panda that is one step down instead of a gorilla. be. As shown in FIG. 9-15 (D1), when the series of pre-operation special effects is completed, the operation suggestion card displayed in the operation suggestion area 045F002 disappears, and the operation suggestion effect ends. Instead, an operation performance is executed by a button image formed using a panda icon image, and a character image of "PUSH!!" is displayed on the image display device 5 to prompt the player to operate the push button 31B. .

Next, an icon image (a lion in this example) whose level is higher than that of the icon image (a gorilla in this example) displayed by the operation suggestion effect that was executed before the operation effect was executed was added. Operation effect pattern 3 in which the image of push button 31B is displayed will be described.

As shown in FIG. 9-15 (A2), when the pre-operation special effect is executed, an animation is displayed in which the gorilla icon image displayed on the operation suggestion card pops out. Then, as shown in FIG. 9-15 (B2), the icon image of the popped gorilla becomes larger step by step and is positioned at the center of the screen of the image display device 5. FIG. Up to this point, the operation effect pattern 3 has the effect in common with the operation effect pattern 1 and the operation effect pattern 3 in that the icon image of operation suggestion is used as it is.

After that, in the case of the operation effect pattern 3, as shown in FIG. 9-15 (C2), a button image such as the push button 31B is formed and displayed using an icon image of a lion that is raised by one step instead of a gorilla. be. As shown in FIG. 9-15 (D2), when the series of pre-operation special effects is completed, the operation suggestion card displayed in the operation suggestion area 045F002 disappears, and the operation suggestion effect ends. Instead, an operation presentation is executed by a button image formed using a lion icon image, and a character image of "PUSH!!" is displayed on the image display device 5 to prompt the player to operate the push button 31B. .

In this way, each of operation effect pattern 1, operation effect pattern 2, and operation effect pattern 3 is common in that the icon image of operation suggestion is used as it is until the middle of the effect, but after that, the icon image of operation suggestion is used. A pattern (operation effect pattern 1) in which an operation effect by a button image is executed using as it is, and a pattern (operation The performance branches into either a performance pattern 2) or a pattern (operation performance pattern 3) in which an operation performance is executed by a button image using an icon image one step higher than the operation suggestion icon image. Further, as shown in FIG. 9-8, operation effect patterns are determined at different ratios depending on whether the game is a big hit or not. As a result, the player notices whether or not the execution mode of the operation presentation is executed in the execution mode corresponding to the execution mode of the operation suggestion presentation executed before the execution of the operation presentation, and the icon of the operation suggestion is displayed. When an icon image one step higher than the image is used to execute the operation performance by the image of the button, the player can expect a big win.

[Main Effects Obtained by Characteristic Portion 045F]
The technical effects obtained by the various configurations of the characterizing portion 045F described above are individually listed below.

(1) A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled in an advantageous state advantageous to a player,
Action detection means capable of detecting the action of the player (for example, processing for detecting the player's operation on the push button 31B by the effect control CPU 120);
Specific effect executing means (for example, variable display start setting processing by effect control CPU 120, variable production processing during display),
During execution of the specific effect, an action effect (for example, an operation effect shown in FIG. 9-12 (a)) that suggests that the control is performed to the advantageous state after the specific effect is executed according to the detection of the player's action. (for example, variable display start setting process by the effect control CPU 120, effect process during variable display),
Suggestion effect execution means (for example, variable display start setting processing by effect control CPU 120, variable display middle production processing) and
The action effect executing means performs the action effect in one of a plurality of types of execution modes (e.g., icon images of cat, panda, gorilla, and lion) with different expectations of being controlled to the advantageous state. run,
The suggestive effect executing means can execute the suggestive effect before execution of the specific effect, and can change the execution mode of the suggestive effect step by step (for example, the operation suggestive effect shown in FIG. 9-2). Execution example of production),
When the execution mode of the suggestive effect changes to the specific mode before the execution of the specific effect and when the execution mode of the suggestive effect changes to the specific mode during execution of the specific effect, the advantageous state is established. Expectations to be controlled are different (for example, as shown in FIGS. 9-6 and 9-7, the operation suggestion pattern 7 in which the icon image of the operation suggestion changes to a lion in the first half of the SP reach, the operation suggestion in the second half of the SP reach) The expectation of a big hit is higher than the operation suggestion patterns 4 to 6 in which the icon image of changes to a lion).

Specifically, the icon image of the operation suggestion by the operation suggestion effect suggests the execution mode of the operation effect to be executed thereafter. As a result, not only is the presence or absence of a big win reported, and an operation performance suggesting that a big win will be achieved depending on the execution mode, but also an operation suggestion performance suggesting the execution mode of the operation performance is executed before the operation performance is executed. Since it is executed, it is possible to improve the interest of the game in the period before the operation performance is executed, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game with respect to the operation performance executed in response to the detection of the player's motion. . Further, as shown in FIGS. 9-6 and 9-7, in operation suggestion pattern 7 in which the icon image of operation suggestion changes to a lion in the first half of SP reach, the icon image of operation suggestion changes to a lion in the second half of SP reach. The degree of expectation for a big hit is higher than the operation suggestion patterns 4 to 6. In other words, the faster the icon image of operation suggestion changes to a lion, the higher the expectation of a big win. As a result, it is possible to make the player pay attention to whether or not the icon image of the operation suggestion changes to a lion in the first half of the SP ready-to-play, and to improve the interest of the game in the operation suggestion effect. Therefore, it is possible to attract the player's attention to the effect that makes the player expect a big win, and to improve the interest of the game.

(2) The game machine can be controlled to the advantageous state when the display result of the variable display becomes a specific display result (for example, 7 sets);
During the execution of the variable display, a variable display corresponding display means (for example, for effect control) capable of performing a variable display corresponding display (for example, active display shown in FIG. 9-9 (B)) Variable display start setting processing by CPU 120, effect processing during variable display),
The variable display corresponding display means performs the variable display in one of a plurality of types of display modes (for example, green, purple, red, and gold active displays) with different expectations of being controlled to the advantageous state. display the corresponding
The suggestive effect executing means executes the suggestive effect in a region different from the region where the display corresponding to the variable display is performed (for example, as shown in FIG. 9B, the operation suggestive region 045F00
2 is an area different from the active display area 045F001).

Specifically, the display mode in the active display effect suggests a big win, and the display mode in the operation suggestion effect suggests an execution mode in the operation effect, in other words, a big win. Is displayed. As a result, in addition to the icon image in the operation suggestion area 045F002, the active display in the active display area 045F001 can also attract the player's attention, and the amusement of the game can be improved. As a result, it is possible to attract the player's attention to the performance that makes the player expect a big win, and to improve the amusement of the game.

(3) The suggestive effect executing means executes the suggestive effect at any one of a plurality of timings (for example, before reach, after reach, first half of SP reach, latter half of SP reach) (for example, FIG. 9- 6).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 9-6, the icon image of the operation suggestion by the operation suggestion rendering starts to be displayed before or after the reach, and furthermore, after the reach, the first half of the SP reach, or the latter half of the SP reach. , the icon image of the operation suggestion changes. As a result, the player can expect that the icon image indicating the operation suggestion will start to be displayed and that the icon image will change at a plurality of timings during the variable display. As a result, it is possible to attract the player's attention to the performance that makes the player expect a big win, and to improve the amusement of the game.

(4) When the motion effect starts, a special effect (for example, a pre-operation special effect shown in FIG. 9-12 (Y)) is executed, and the suggestive effect ends.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 9-12, after an animation is displayed in which an icon image pops out from the operation suggestion card by the pre-operation special effect, the operation suggestion effect ends, and then the operation effect starts. . As a result, the pre-operation special performance starts the operation performance in a flow interlocked with the operation suggestive performance, so that the player's attention can be attracted to the performance that expects a big win, and the amusement of the game can be improved.

(5) When the stage of the execution mode of the suggestive effect executed before the execution of the specific effect is a predetermined level (for example, 3 stages) or more (for example, gorilla or lion), the specific effect is executed. The specific effect is executed at a higher rate than when the stage of the execution mode of the suggestive effect is less than the predetermined stage (for example, cat or panda) before (for example, operation suggestive patterns 3, 4, and 7 are operated Enter the second half of SP reach at a higher rate than suggested patterns 1, 2, 5, 6, 8-10),
When the stage of the execution mode of the suggestive effect executed before the execution of the specific effect is less than the predetermined stage, the variable display may end without the specific effect being executed (for example, an operation In the case of suggested patterns 1 and 8, it does not enter the second half of the SP reach).

Specifically, as shown in Figures 9-6 and 9-7, when switching from the first half of the SP reach to the second half of the SP reach (for example, the timing of Figures 9-11 (R1) and Figure 9-13 (R2)) Operation suggestion patterns 3, 4, and 7, which are gorillas and lions with three or more levels of operation suggestion icon images, enter the latter half of the SP reach than operation suggestion patterns 1, 2, 5, 6, 8-10. It has the highest probability of being determined during Super Reach Beta. As a result, when switching from the first half of SP reach to the second half of SP reach in Figure 9-6, in the case of gorillas and lions with icon images of 3 or more levels of operation suggestions, the ratio of the latter half of SP reach is higher than that of cats and pandas. enter abruptly. Furthermore, when the icon image of the operation suggestion is a cat or a panda, like the operation suggestion patterns 1 and 8, there are cases where the latter half of the SP reach is not entered. This allows SP
To draw the player's attention to the stage of the icon image of operation suggestion by linking the stage of the icon image of operation suggestion when switching from the first half of the ready reach to the latter half of the SP reach and the rate of entering the latter half of the SP reach. It is possible to attract the player's attention to the performance that makes the player expect a big win, and to improve the interest of the game.

(6) When the execution mode of the suggestive effect executed before execution of the specific effect is less than a predetermined stage (for example, cat or panda), the specific effect is executed according to the stage of the suggestive effect execution mode. The rate of execution is different (for example, among the operation suggestion patterns 1, 2, 5, 6, 8 to 10, the operation suggestion patterns 1 and 8 do not enter the second half of the SP reach, but the other operation suggestion patterns 2, In the case of 5, 6, 9, 10, it may enter the latter half of the SP reach)).

Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 9-6 and 9-7, when switching from the first half of the SP reach to the second half of the SP reach, in the case of cats and pandas whose icon images for operation suggestions are less than 3 levels, the operation suggestion pattern In some cases, such as 1 and 8, it does not rush into the latter half of SP reach, and in other cases, such as operation suggestion patterns 2, 5, 6, 9, and 10, it rushes into the latter half of SP reach. As a result, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the stage of the icon image of the operation suggestion when switching from the first half of the SP reach to the latter half of the SP reach, attract the player's attention to the performance that makes the player expect a big win, and increase the interest of the game. can be improved.

(7) The stage of the execution mode of the suggestive effect includes the highest stage (for example, the fourth stage, Lion) where the rate of being controlled to the advantageous state is the highest,
During the execution of the specific effect, the stage of the execution mode of the suggestive effect changes to the highest stage at a higher rate than before the execution of the specific effect (for example, as shown in FIGS. 9-6 and 9-7 In addition, in the second half of the SP reach, the ratio of the icon image to change to the highest level lion is higher than in the first half of the SP reach, etc.).

Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 9-6 and 9-7, the selection ratio of the operation suggestion patterns 4 to 6 in which the icon image changes to the highest level lion in the second half of SP reach is The image is selected at a higher rate than the selection rate of the operation suggestion pattern 7 that changes to the lion, which is the highest level. As a result, in the second half of the SP reach, the icon image is more likely to change to the highest level than in the first half of the SP reach, so for example, the second half of the SP reach as shown in FIG. 9-11 (S) During the period after the effect is performed, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the icon image suggesting the operation. As a result, it is possible to attract the player's attention to the performance that makes the player expect a big win, and to improve the amusement of the game.

(8) When the execution mode of the suggestive effect changes during execution of the specific effect, the execution mode of the suggestive effect is higher than when the execution mode of the suggestive effect changes before the specific effect is executed. (For example, as shown in Figures 9-6 and 9-7, in the latter half of SP reach, the rate of icon images changing in multiple steps is higher than in the first half of SP reach, etc.) expensive).

Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 9-6 and 9-7, operation suggestion patterns 5 and 6 in which the icon image of operation suggestion changes in multiple steps in the second half of the SP reach are super reach β that enters the latter half of the SP reach. is most likely to be determined when . As a result, in the latter half of the SP reach, the icon image is more likely to change in multiple steps than in the first half of the SP reach, for example, the latter half of the SP reach as shown in FIG. 9-11 (S). Even if the icon image is a panda when the final effect is performed, there is a possibility that it will change to a lion icon image in the subsequent period. can be done. As a result, it is possible to attract the player's attention to the performance that makes the player expect a big win, and to improve the amusement of the game.

(9) When the execution mode of the suggestive effect changes in a plurality of stages, the pattern of change in the execution mode of the suggestive effect is special (for example, as shown in FIGS. The icon image changes specially).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 9-14, when the operation suggestion pattern 6 is selected, when the icon image changes in multiple steps in the second half of the SP reach, the icon image changes in a special way. It is also possible to draw the player's attention to the mode of change. As a result, it is possible to attract the player's attention to the performance that makes the player expect a big win, and to improve the amusement of the game.

(10) The execution mode of the suggestion effect changes according to the detection of the player's action (for example, as shown in FIG. 9-11 (V) and FIG. 9-14, the player operates the push button 31B to (The icon image displayed on the operation suggestion card changes.)

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 9-11 (V) and FIG. 9-14, an image of the push button 31B and "PUSH!!" prompting the player to operate the push button 31B are displayed by the operation suggestion change effect. A character image is displayed on the image display device 5, and when the player operates the push button 31B, the icon image displayed on the operation suggesting card changes. In this way, since the icon image of the operation suggestion changes when the player's operation intervenes, the change of the icon image can be conveyed to the player in an easy-to-understand manner. As a result, it is possible to attract the player's attention to the performance that makes the player expect a big win, and to improve the amusement of the game.

(11) When the action effect is executed in an execution mode corresponding to the execution mode of the suggestive effect executed before execution of the action effect (for example, in the case of operation effect pattern 1 shown in FIGS. 9-12) and when it is executed in an execution mode that does not correspond to the execution mode of the suggestive effect executed before the execution of the action effect (for example, in the case of operation effect patterns 2 and 3 shown in FIGS. 9-15).

Specifically, as in operation presentation pattern 1 shown in FIG. As described above, there is a case where an icon image different from the icon image of the operation suggestion is used to execute the operation effect. In this way, since the operation effect is not always executed using the icon image indicating the operation suggestion as it is, the interest in the game can be improved. As a result, it is possible to attract the player's attention to the performance that makes the player expect a big win, and to improve the amusement of the game.

[Modified example of characteristic part 045F]
A modified example of the pachinko game machine 1 relating to the characteristic portion 045F described above will be described.

(Regarding operation suggestion effects)
In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 9-10 (I), (J), and (K), a character A is used as a character dedicated to changing the active display, and a dedicated character A is used to change the icon image of operation suggestion. Character B was used as a character for . In other words, the character appearing in the operation suggesting effect is different from the character appearing in the active display effect. However, as shown in FIGS. 9-16, the character appearing in the operation suggestion presentation may be the same character as the character appearing in the active display presentation.

FIGS. 9-16 are diagrams showing examples of changes in active display or operation suggestion by the same character. As shown in FIG. 9-16(1), character B first appears. At this time, the player does not know whether the active display will change or whether the icon image indicating the operation suggestion will change.

As shown in FIG. 9-16 (2-1), when the active display is changed, the character B performs an action (for example, an action like casting a spell) on the active display displayed in the active display area 045F001. An animation will be displayed. This causes the active display to switch from purple to red.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 9-16 (2-2), when the icon image of operation suggestion is changed, the character B performs an action (for example, holding both hands) on the icon image displayed in the active display area 045F001. An animation that performs an action such as spreading is displayed. As a result, the icon image is switched from the panda to the gorilla.

In this way, since the icon image of the active display or the operation suggestion changes depending on the common character, the player is made to pay attention to whether the active display or the operation suggestion changes when the common character appears. It is possible to improve the interest of the game.

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 9-6 and 9-7, the operation suggestion pattern 7 in which the icon image of operation suggestion changes to a lion in the first half of SP reach is changed to the icon image of operation suggestion in the second half of SP reach. In other words, the faster the icon image of the operation suggestion changes to a lion, the higher the expectation of a big win is, but not limited to this. For example, the operation suggestion patterns 4 to 6 in which the icon image of operation suggestion changes to a lion in the second half of the SP reach have a higher expectation for a big hit than the operation suggestion pattern 7 in which the icon image of operation suggestion changes to a lion in the first half of the SP reach. The higher, that is, the later the icon image of operation suggestion changes to a lion, the higher the expectation of a big win. Even in this way, it is possible to make the player pay attention to whether or not the icon image of the operation suggestion changes to a lion in the first half of the SP reach, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game in the operation suggestion effect.

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 9-6 and 9-7, when switching from the first half of the SP reach to the second half of the SP reach (for example, FIG. 9-11 (R1) and FIG. 9-13 (R2) Timing), operation suggestion patterns 3, 4, and 7, which are gorillas and lions with icon images of operation suggestions of three or more stages, are in the latter half of the SP reach than operation suggestion patterns 1, 2, 5, 6, 8 to 10. The probability of being determined during the rushing Super Reach β was the highest, but it is not limited to this. For example, when switching from the first half of SP reach to the second half of SP reach, in the case of cats and pandas whose icon images for operation suggestions are less than 3 levels, the rate of entering the latter half of SP reach is higher than in the case of gorillas and lions. There may be.

Further, not only in the first half of the SP reach and the latter half of the SP reach, but also before and after the reach, the icon image of the operation suggestion may change to a gorilla or a lion with three or more levels. In this way, when the icon image changes in three or more stages earlier than the first half of the SP reach or the second half of the SP reach, the icon image changes in three or more stages in the first half of the SP reach or the second half of the SP reach It may be one that has a high expectation of a big hit and a high probability of entering the second half of the SP reach.

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9-6, the icon image of the operation suggestion changes in multiple steps only in the second half of the SP reach, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, SP
Even during a period other than the latter half of the SP reach, such as the first half of the reach or after the reach, the icon image of the operation suggestion may change in a plurality of stages. In this case, when the icon image of the operation suggestion changes in the second half of the SP reach, the operation suggestion icon image changes in the period before the second half of the SP reach, such as the first half of the SP reach or after the reach. The suggestive icon image may have a high rate of change in multiple steps.

In the present embodiment, as in operation suggestion pattern 7, the icon image of the operation suggestion may change to the lion, which is the highest level, not only in the latter half of the SP reach but also in the first half of the SP reach. However, only in the second half of the SP reach, the icon image of the operation suggestion changes to the highest level lion, while in other periods such as the first half of the SP reach, the icon image does not change to the highest level lion. good too.

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 9-11(V) and 9-14, the icon image of the operation suggestion changes according to the operation of the push button 31B by the player. do not have. For example, not only the operation of the push button 31B, but also the operation of the stick controller 31A (for example, the operation of pulling the stick), etc., the icon image of the operation suggestion changes depending on the player's operation of other buttons or stick levers. good too. Furthermore, a detection unit (detection means) that detects the action of the player using an infrared sensor may be provided. ) may change the icon image of the operation suggestion.

In the present embodiment, the operation suggestion effect suggests a big win by the type of object (animal in this example) in the icon image, but it may also suggest a big win by the color of the object. . In this case, the degree of expectation for a big win of a color may increase step by step in the order of green, purple, red and gold in the same way as the degree of expectation for a color in the active display effect. In this way, the degree of expectation for a big win can be suggested by a common stage (green, purple, red, and gold) in the active display performance and the operation suggestion performance, so that the player can easily understand.

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9-6, the timing of changing the animal in the icon image and the type of animal after the change are predetermined according to the scenario for each operation suggestion pattern. do not have. For example, in the variable display start setting process, only the type of animal immediately before the final operation effect is determined, and then the animal of the icon image is changed at a predetermined timing during the variable display by the effect process during variable display. It may be determined by a lottery or the like whether or not the animal is to be changed, and if the animal is to be changed, the type of the animal to be changed. Then, the change of the icon image during the variable display may be adjusted so that the animal finally becomes the animal determined in the variable display start setting process.

(About specific production)
In the present embodiment, as the "specific effect", the effect in the latter half of the SP reach is illustrated, but the effect may be in the first half of the SP reach or after the reach. The configuration and effect of the characteristic portion 045F shown in the above example can be applied to any period of the specific effect. Specifically, when the specific effect is applied to the effect in the first half of the SP ready-to-win, "before executing the specific effect" is applied before the execution of the effect before the ready-to-win or after the ready-to-win.

For example, the degree of expectation for a big hit may be higher when the icon image of the operation suggestion changes to a lion after reaching reach than when the icon image changes to a lion in the first half of SP reach.

Further, when the icon image changes in the first half of the SP reach, the rate of the icon image changing in multiple steps may be higher than when the icon image changes after the reach.

(About operation direction)
In the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 9 to 12, whether or not the player has won a big hit is notified by operating the push button 31B by the player, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, not only the operation of the push button 31B, but also the operation of the stick controller 31A (for example, the operation of pulling the stick) or the operation of the player with respect to other buttons or stick levers informs whether or not the player has won a big hit. There may be. Furthermore, a detection unit (detection means) that detects the action of the player using an infrared sensor may be provided. ) is detected, whether or not it is a big hit may be notified. Furthermore, the detection of the player's action by the operation presentation as shown in FIG. A button or a detection unit (detection means) different from detection may be used. For example, the icon image may change according to the operation of the stick controller 31A (for example, the operation of pulling the stick), while the operation of the push button 31B informs whether or not the game is a big hit.

In the present embodiment, whether or not a big hit has been reported by executing the operation effect, but the type of the big win may also be reported.

(About active display effect)
In the present embodiment, the active display effect suggests a big win by the kind of color of the active display, but it may be something to suggest a big win by the kind of shape of the active display. For example, the form of the active display may be such that the degree of expectation for a big win increases in the order of cat, panda, gorilla, and lion in the same manner as the operation suggestive effect. In this way, the degree of expectation for a big win can be suggested by a common stage (cat, panda, gorilla, lion) in the active display performance and the operation suggestion performance, so that the player can be easily informed.

(Application to slot machines)
In the present embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is applied as the gaming machine, but a variable display section (reel, display that allows visual recognition of symbols) capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information (symbols) that can be identified by each After variably displaying the variable display portion, the display result (symbol combination) is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display portion, and the display result is a combination of the display results of the plurality of variable display portions. The basic configuration, characteristic portion 153SG, and characteristic portion 045F described above may be applied to a slot machine in which a prize can be generated depending on the combination.

For example, instead of the jackpot game state in the pachinko game machine 1, the probability of winning a small combination such as RB (regular bonus) or BB (big bonus) is higher than the normal state. A second-class special accessory that wins all small wins, such as a bonus), and the operation mode (push order, operation timing) of the stop switch for stopping the reels in order to generate an advantageous winning for the player. AT (assisted time), ART (assisted replay time) controlled by AT in RT where the winning probability of replay is higher than normal state, CZ (chance zone) where the probability that the state is controlled by the AT is higher than normal , and advantageous intervals including AT and CZ may be applied. Also, instead of the second half of the SP reach in the pachinko game machine 1, a suggestive effect suggesting the provision of benefits such as BB, RB, and AT may be applied.

(Explanation relating to association of characteristic parts)
Each configuration relating to a characteristic portion may be appropriately combined with part or all of each configuration relating to another characteristic portion. Features that are combined in this way, or individual features that are not combined, may be combined with part or all of each configuration relating to other features as appropriate.

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

1 Pachinko game machine 2 Game board 3 Frame for game machine 4A First special symbol display device 4B Second special symbol display device 5 Image display device 5C, 5L, 5R Decoration symbol display area 6A Winning ball device , 6B variable winning ball device, 7 special variable winning ball device, 8L, 8R speaker, 9 game effect lamp, 10 general winning opening, 11 main board, 12 performance control board, 13 voice control board, 14 lamp control board, 15 relay Substrate, 20 normal pattern display, 21 gate switch, 22A first start port switch, 22B second start port switch, 23 count switch, 25A first hold display, 25B second hold display, 25C normal pattern hold display , 30 batted ball operation handle, 31A stick controller, 31B push button, 32 movable body, 35A controller sensor unit, 35B push sensor, 41 passage gate, 81, 82 solenoid, 100 game control microcomputer, 101, 121 ROM, 102, 122 RAM, 104, 124 random number circuit, 110 switch circuit, 111 solenoid circuit, 123 display controller.

Claims (1)

A gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to a player based on a display result of variable display of identification information becoming a specific display result ,
a motion detection means capable of detecting a player's motion;
a specific effect executing means for executing a specific effect suggesting that the control is in the advantageous state;
action effect execution means for executing an action effect suggesting control to the advantageous state after execution of the specific effect in response to detection of a player's action during execution of the specific effect;
a suggestive effect executing means for executing a suggestive effect suggesting an execution mode of the action effect;
a selection effect execution means capable of executing a selection effect of selecting and displaying one of the options after displaying a plurality of options during execution of the specific effect,
The specific effect, the selection effect, the action effect, and the suggestive effect are all executed while the same variable display is being performed,
The action effect executing means executes the action effect in one of a plurality of types of execution modes with different expectations of being controlled to the advantageous state after the selection effect is executed ,
The suggestive effect executing means is capable of stepwise changing an execution mode of the suggestive effect,
The stage of the execution mode of the suggestive effect includes the highest stage in which the ratio of control to the advantageous state is the highest, and during the execution of the specific effect, the suggestive effect is executed more than before the specific effect is executed. The rate at which the stage of the embodiment changes to the highest stage is high,
When the action effect is executed in an execution mode corresponding to the execution mode of the suggestive effect executed before the action effect is executed, and when the action effect is executed in the execution mode of the suggestive effect executed before the action effect is executed. A game machine that is sometimes executed in an incompatible execution mode.

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