JP7284123B2 - game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a game machine such as a pachinko machine, a slot machine, or the like, which displays identification information variably and which can be controlled in an advantageous state for the player.

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

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

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

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

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

Also, during execution of a predetermined effect, there was a case where one of a plurality of types of special effects could be executed. For example, during the execution of the ready-to-win effect, there is one that can execute one of a plurality of types of cut-in effects (see Patent Document 1, for example).

Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2020-631 (Fig. 14)

However, it has not been possible to suitably execute the special effect.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of suitably executing a special effect.

The gaming machine according to the present invention is
Variable display of identification information (for example, special design, decorative design) is performed, and an advantageous state for the player (for example, big hit game state. Small win game state, high probability state, high base state, small win game state. A game machine that can be controlled to a special state that is likely to occur (it may be a so-called KT state),
Predetermined effect execution means (for example, step S172, 008IWS813 in the effect control CPU 120) capable of executing a predetermined effect (for example, super ready-to-win effect) that notifies whether or not control is performed in an advantageous state during variable display of identification information part to execute) and
A special effect execution means (for example, step S172, 008 IWS806 in the effect control CPU 120) capable of executing a special effect (for example, a cut-in effect) suggesting that the control is in an advantageous state at a specific timing in the effect period of the predetermined effect ) and
Special display means capable of displaying a plurality of special displays (for example, left and right panel displays) in a special period up to a specific timing in the effect period of the predetermined effect (for example, step S172, 008 IWS 806 in the effect control CPU 120 is executed) part) and
The special display means can display special displays in multiple types of modes (for example, can display blue, green, red, gold, and rainbow panel displays),
Changes that can be made during the special period to change the mode of the special display (e.g., displaying the characters "promoted" or "promoted?" and acting on the left and right panel displays) Effect execution means (for example, in the effect control CPU120, step S172, 008IWS806 portion that executes) is further provided,
The ratio of control to an advantageous state is higher when a change performance is executed than when it is not executed (for example, a performance pattern accompanied by a change performance is selected more in the case of a big hit than in the case of a loss. easy (see Figures 8-4 (C) and 8-5)),
The special effect executing means performs a special effect using a display related to one of the plurality of special displays displayed by the special display means, in which at least part of the effect display in the predetermined effect is made invisible. (For example, it is an effect corresponding to the display contents of the left and right panel displays, and a cut-in effect that makes the battle display in the super reach effect difficult to see can be executed (Fig. 8-7 (B4) (B6 )reference)),
The special display means is
It is possible to change the mode of special display and the size of the range of the display area,
A special display can be displayed in a first area and a second area different from the first area,
It is possible to change the mode of the special display displayed in the first area, and it is possible to change the mode of the special display displayed in the second area,
It is possible to display the special display displayed in the first area and the special display displayed in the second area in parallel in a common manner,
If the mode of special indication is a special mode, do not change the mode of special indication,
The special period consists of a first period (for example, the first turn or the second turn) and a second period closer to a specific timing than the first period (for example, the second turn when the first period is the first turn). and the third turn, the third turn when the first period is the second turn),
The rate at which the change effect is executed in the first period differs from the rate at which the change effect is executed in the second period (see FIGS. 8-4 (C) and 8-5)).
It is characterized by
According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve interest in the special period.

It is a front view of the pachinko game machine in this embodiment. It is a configuration diagram showing various control boards and the like mounted in the pachinko game machine. It is a flow chart which shows an example of game control main processing. It is a flow chart showing an example of timer interrupt processing for game control. It is a flow chart which shows an example of special design process processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern (variation time) of a special design and a decoration design. It is a timing chart showing the content of the effect for each variation pattern. 9 is a flowchart showing variable display start setting processing; It is an explanatory diagram showing an offense and defense determination lottery table, a cut-in effect description table, and an effect pattern description table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the production|presentation pattern determination lottery table. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing a display example of the image display device 5 when a change effect is performed; FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing a display example of the image display device 5 when a change effect is performed; FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing a display example of the image display device 5 when a change effect is performed; FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing a display example of the image display device 5 in modification 1; FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing a display example of the image display device 5 in modification 2; FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram showing a display example of the image display device 5 in Modification 3;

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(Overview of Game Progress)
A game ball is shot toward a game area by a player's rotation 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 general pattern game, if a specific normal pattern (normal pattern winning pattern) is stopped and displayed, the display result of the normal pattern becomes "normal pattern winning". On the other hand, if a normal pattern (normal pattern losing pattern) other than the normal pattern per pattern is stop-displayed as the determined normal pattern, the display result of the normal pattern becomes "normal pattern losing". When it comes to "normal game", the variable winning ball device 6B is opened for a predetermined period of time and the opening control is performed (the second start winning opening is opened).

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

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

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

In the special symbol game, when a specific special symbol (a big hit symbol, for example, "7", the actual symbol varies depending on the type of the big hit to be described later) 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 stop-displayed, it becomes "losing".

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

If 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 substrate 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 designates the game state before the power cut that is backed up, and if the special game is being executed, the effect control that designates the display result of the special game that is being executed You may make it transmit a command. These commands can use the same commands as the commands set for transmission in the special symbol process described later. When the effect control CPU 120 receives the effect control command specifying the restoration time from the power failure, for example, the image display device 5 notifies that the power failure has been restored or is being restored from the power failure. Display the screen for The effect control CPU 120 may perform appropriate screen display based on the effect control command.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The effect process during the big hit in step S176 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "6". In this big-hit production process, the production control CPU 120 sets, for example, production control patterns corresponding to the production contents in the big-hit game state, and executes various production controls in the big-hit game state based on the set contents. 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, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the end of the big win game state, etc., and controls various effects of the ending effect at the end of the big win game state based on the setting contents. Execute. After that, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value of "0", and the ending effect process is terminated.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(Description of Characteristic Portion 008IW)
Next, the characteristic portion 008IW will be described.

(Variation pattern table)
FIG. 8-1 is an explanatory diagram showing a variation pattern (variation time) of special symbols and decorative symbols used in this characterizing portion 008IW. EXT shown in FIG. 8-1 is the second byte data of the effect control command (2-byte configuration) corresponding to each variation pattern.

In the example shown in FIG. 8-1, 16 types of variation patterns PA1-1 to PA1-3, PA2-1 to PA2-6, PB3-1, PA4-1 to PA4-6 are used for special patterns and decorative patterns. be done.

First, with reference to FIGS. 8-1 (A) and (B), the variation pattern of special symbols will be described. As shown in FIG. 8-1 (A), in this example, when executing the variable display of the special symbol, if it is lost, the variation pattern PA1-1 (normal variation), the variation pattern PA1 -2 (shortening variation), variation pattern PA1-3 (normal reach), variation pattern PA2-1 (super reach A (can be changed once)), variation pattern PA2-2 (super reach A (can be changed twice)), Variation pattern PA2-3 (super reach A (can be changed three times)), variation pattern PA2-4 (super reach B (can be changed once)), variation pattern PA2-5 (super reach B (can be changed twice)) , variation pattern PA2-6 (super reach B (3 times variable)).

In addition, when executing the variable display of the special symbol, in the case of a big hit, as the variation pattern, the variation pattern PB3-1 (normal reach), the variation pattern PB4-1 (super reach A (can be changed once)), the variation Pattern PB4-2 (super reach A (can be changed twice)), variation pattern PB4-3 (super reach A (can be changed three times)), variation pattern PB4-4 (super reach B (can be changed once)), Either the variation pattern PB4-5 (super reach B (can be changed twice)) or the variation pattern PB4-6 (super reach B (can be changed three times)) is determined.

In this example, at a specific timing during execution of the super ready-to-win effect, a cut-in effect indicating the degree of reliability for controlling the big win is executed. As the types of cut-in effect, cut-in A to cut-in E are provided (see FIG. 8-4(B)). The degree of reliability for controlling a big hit is cut-in A<cut-in B<cut-in C<cut-in D<cut-in E. The theme color of cut-in A is blue. Cut-in B has a theme color of green. Cut-in C has a red theme color. The theme color of cut-in D is gold. The theme color of cut-in E is rainbow.

During the period from the start of the super reach effect to the specific timing at which the cut-in effect is started, a panel effect is performed to suggest which cut-in effect is to be performed. In the panel effect, the left panel is displayed on the left side of the display area of the image display device 5, and the right panel is displayed on the right side of the display area of the image display device 5, and each panel performs display corresponding to the cut-in type. . For example, blue and a predetermined character are displayed as a display corresponding to cut-in A, green and a predetermined character are displayed as display corresponding to cut-in B, and red and a predetermined character are displayed as display corresponding to cut-in C. A gold color and a predetermined character are displayed as the display corresponding to the cut-in D, and a rainbow color and a predetermined character are displayed as the display corresponding to the cut-in E.

When the panel display is started, a display corresponding to cut-in A is made on the right panel, and a display corresponding to cut-in B is made on the left panel. Hereinafter, the state in which the display corresponding to cut-in A is made on the right panel and the display corresponding to cut-in B is made on the left panel may be referred to as "first stage". Similarly, a display corresponding to cut-in B is made on the right panel, a display corresponding to cut-in C is made on the left panel, which is the "second stage", and a display corresponding to cut-in C is made on the right panel. , the state in which the display corresponding to cut-in D is made on the left panel is "third stage", the display corresponding to cut-in D is made on the right panel, and the display corresponding to cut-in E is made on the left panel. This state is sometimes called "fourth stage". As described above, in this example, the display corresponding to the cut-in effect with higher reliability for the big win is always displayed on the left panel than the display on the right panel.

Further, the display contents of the left and right panels are changed by performing a change effect acting on the left and right panels. For example, when a change effect is performed on the left and right panels in the first stage, the display contents change in the second stage. Similarly, when the left and right panels in the second stage are changed, the display contents are changed in the third stage, and when the left and right panels are changed in the third stage, the display contents are changed. The display contents change in four stages. In other words, the display on the left and right panels changes to the content one level higher each time the change effect is performed.

Then, during a period (preparation period) immediately before the specific timing, the left panel and the right panel collide with each other, and a cut-in effect corresponding to the panel that is pushed through is performed. As described above, in this example, the display corresponding to the cut-in effect with higher reliability for the big hit is always performed on the left panel than the display on the right panel. It will control the big hit at a higher rate than when the right panel is completely pushed.

The executable number of times of change production is determined for each variation pattern. For example, the variation patterns PA2-1, PA2-4, PB4-1, PB4-4 can execute the variation production once, and the variation patterns PA2-2, PA2-5, PB4-2, PB4-5 are the variation production can be executed twice, and the variation patterns PA2-3, PA2-6, PB4-3, PB4-6 can execute the change effect three times.

In this example, it is assumed that the variable time differs according to the number of executable times of the change effect, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the same variable time variation pattern is provided regardless of the executable number of times of change. You can do it. For example, as the variation pattern with super reach A, patterns in which the number of times the variation performance can be executed are 1 to 3 are provided, and the variation time for each may be 120 seconds. Also, as a variation pattern with super reach B, patterns are provided in which the number of times that the variation performance can be executed is 1 to 3, and the variation time for each may be 140 seconds.

Also, in the variations involving super reach A and super reach B, one or more change effects can be executed, but this is not the only option. For example, a variation pattern that accompanies super reach A and super reach B but cannot execute a change effect may be provided. In this case, the panel display corresponding to the cut-in effect to be executed is performed from the time the display of the panel display is started.

Also, a variation pattern may be provided in which the panel display is not performed although the super ready-to-win effect is performed. Hereinafter, the super reach effect without panel display will be referred to as super reach C. It is desirable that the super reach C is an effect with a lower reliability for controlling a big win than the super reach A and the super reach B. For example, the reliability in each ready-to-win effect may be super ready-to-reach B>super ready-to-reach A>super ready-to-reach C>normal ready-to-win.

As for the content of the presentation, it is desirable that the super reach A, the super reach B, and the super reach C are different in display content to the extent that they can be distinguished at a glance. For example, Super Reach A and Super Reach B may be battle effects using animated characters, while Super Reach C may be battle effects using characters displayed in 3D.

As a specific effect content of the variation accompanied by the super reach C, for example, the variation is started, the right and left symbols are stopped and displayed with the same symbol, and the super reach C develops into the super reach C, which is given to the player without being displayed on the panel. It is also possible to display a promotion image prompting an action (for example, pressing the push button 31B), perform a cut-in effect when the predetermined action is detected during the valid period, and notify the result of the variable display. . That is, when super reach A and super reach B are performed, cut-in effect, promotion image display, notification of variable display result are performed in order (see FIGS. 8-6 to 8-8), while super reach When C is performed, it may be performed in the order of promotion image display, cut-in effect, and variable display result notification. At that time, since panel display is not performed, the screen display mode (display position (layout) of decorative display and caption display) may be different from when super reach A and super reach B are performed.

Further, if the effect is performed in such an order, the display mode of the promotion image display may be different between when Super Reach A and Super Reach B are performed and when Super Reach C is performed. . For example, when super reach A or super reach B is performed, by emphasizing the fact that it is immediately before the notification of the variable display result, the player can perform the operation while having a sense of anticipation. When performing reach C, it is simpler than when super reach A or super reach B is performed so that the transition from super reach C, which has a low expectation, to the cut-in effect without discomfort (for example, the display time is short, the display range It is also possible to display the promotional image in a narrow area).

Also, the effect mode of the cut-in effect may be different between when super reach C is performed and when super reach A and super reach B are performed. For example, when Super Reach A or Super Reach B is performed, one of Cut-in A to Cut-in E is selected, but when Super Reach C is performed, Cut-in F is selected and executed. It may be assumed that

Also, in this example, the display on the left and right panels changes to the content one step higher each time the change effect is performed, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, there may be a pattern in which the display on the left and right panels does not change even when a change effect is performed, or a pattern in which the display on the left and right panels changes to the content of multiple levels higher when a change effect is performed. may be provided.

Also, based on the variable display result, the selection ratio of the number of stages that change when the change effect is performed may be different. For example, in the case of a big hit, a pattern in which a change effect is performed and the left and right panels change to a content two levels higher is better than a pattern in which a change effect is performed and the left and right panels change to a content one step higher. may also be selected at a high rate. As a result, it is possible to draw the player's attention to which mode the left and right panels have changed as a result of the change effect, thereby improving the interest.

FIG. 8-2 is a timing chart showing the content of effects for each variation pattern.

In this example, as the super ready-to-win effect, a battle effect is performed in which a friendly character battles an enemy character. A battle display of either an attack pattern in which an ally character attacks an enemy character or a defense pattern in which an ally character defends against an attack from an enemy character can be executed up to three times. In the following, the effect in which the battle display of the attack pattern or the defense pattern is performed is sometimes referred to as the "turn effect", and the first turn effect is the first turn, the second turn effect is the second turn, and the third turn effect is Sometimes called the third turn. It should be noted that T1 during the first turn, T2 during the second turn, and T3 during the third turn are provided as possible execution timings of the change effect.

For example, in the variation patterns PA2-1 and PB4-1 that can execute a change effect once, normal variation is performed until 20 seconds have passed since the start of variation, and super reach is performed from 20 seconds after the start of variation to 70 seconds. A is performed to display the title of the production, and the left and right panels are started to be displayed. Then, an effect corresponding to the first turn is performed for 10 seconds after 70 seconds have elapsed since the start of the variation, and a preparation period is started and a cut-in effect is performed 80 seconds after the start of the variation. After 90 seconds have elapsed, a variation stop effect is performed to indicate that the variation will be stopped in 10 seconds until the end of the variation. Strictly speaking, the Super Reach A is executed until the fluctuation stop effect is performed, but it is omitted in the illustrated example. In other words, the cut-in effect is performed during the super reach A execution period.

For example, in the variation patterns PA2-2 and PB4-2 that can execute the variation effect twice, normal variation is performed until 20 seconds have passed since the start of variation, and super reach is performed from 20 seconds after the start of variation to 70 seconds. A is performed to display the title of the production, and the left and right panels are started to be displayed. Then, an effect corresponding to the first turn is performed for 10 seconds after 70 seconds have elapsed from the start of the variation. In other words, up to this point, the behavior is similar to that of the fluctuation patterns PA2-1 and PB4-1. Then, an effect corresponding to the second turn is performed for 10 seconds from the time when 80 seconds have passed since the start of the variation, and the preparation period starts at the time when 90 seconds have passed since the start of the variation, and a cut-in effect is performed. After 100 seconds have elapsed, a variation stop effect is performed to indicate that the variation will be stopped in 10 seconds until the end of the variation. Strictly speaking, the Super Reach A is executed until the fluctuation stop effect is performed, but it is omitted in the illustrated example. In other words, the cut-in effect is performed during the super reach A execution period.

For example, in the variation patterns PA2-3 and PB4-3 that can execute the variation production three times, the normal variation is performed until 20 seconds have elapsed since the variation start, and the super reach is performed from the time 20 seconds have elapsed since the variation start to the time 70 seconds have elapsed. A is performed to display the title of the production, and the left and right panels are started to be displayed. Then, an effect corresponding to the first turn is performed for 10 seconds after 70 seconds have passed since the start of the variation, and an effect corresponding to the second turn is performed for 10 seconds after the time 80 seconds have passed since the start of the variation. In other words, up to this point, the behavior is similar to that of the fluctuation patterns PA2-2 and PB4-2. Then, for 10 seconds after 90 seconds have passed since the start of the fluctuation, the production corresponding to the third turn is performed, and 100 seconds after the start of the fluctuation, the preparation period starts and the cut-in production is performed, and from the start of the fluctuation. After 110 seconds have elapsed, a variation stop presentation is performed to indicate that the variation will be stopped in 10 seconds until the end of the variation. Strictly speaking, the Super Reach A is executed until the fluctuation stop effect is performed, but it is omitted in the illustrated example. In other words, the cut-in effect is performed during the super reach A execution period.

(Variable display start setting process)
FIG. 8-3 is a flow chart showing the variable display start setting process (step S171) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the variable display start setting process, the effect control CPU 120 first reads the variation pattern command from the variation pattern command storage area (step 008IWS801).

In step 008IWS802, the effect control CPU120 is, according to the variation pattern command read in step 008IWS801 and the data stored in the display result designation command storage area (that is, the received display result designation command), the display result of the decorative pattern. (Stop symbol) is determined (step 008IWS802). That is, by executing the process of step 008IWS802 by the effect control CPU 120, according to the variable display pattern (variation pattern) determined by the variable display pattern determination means, the display result of the variable display of the identification information (the decoration pattern is stopped) A display result determining means for determining the pattern) is realized. In addition, the effect control CPU 120 stores the data indicating the stop symbol of the determined decorative symbol in the decorative symbol display result storage area. In step 008IWS802, the effect control CPU 120 may determine whether or not the hit is a big hit based on the received variation pattern command, and may determine the decorative symbols to be stopped based on only the variation pattern command. .

At step 008 IWS 802, for example, when the received display result designation command indicates a probability variable jackpot, the effect control CPU 120 determines a combination of decorative symbols in which 3 symbols are the same odd-numbered symbols as stop symbols. Further, for example, when the received display result designation command indicates a normal jackpot (non-probable variable jackpot), the effect control CPU 120 determines a combination of decoration patterns in which three patterns are the same even number patterns as the stop patterns. do.

Also, when the received display result designation command indicates a failure, a combination of decorative patterns other than the above is determined. However, when the ready-to-win effect is involved, a combination of decorative patterns in which the left and right two patterns are aligned is determined.

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

Next, the effect control CPU 120 performs an attack/defense determination lottery process for determining the attack/defense pattern (attack pattern/defense pattern) of the battle display in each turn if the variation is accompanied by super reach (step 008IWS803). Specifically, the offense/defense pattern (attack pattern/defense pattern) of the battle display in each turn is determined using the offense/defense determination lottery table shown in FIG. 8-4(A).

FIG. 8-4(A) is an explanatory diagram showing an offense/defense determination lottery table. In the offense/defense determination lottery table shown in FIG. 8-4(A), a judgment value is assigned to the offense/defense pattern (attack pattern, defense pattern) of the battle display for each variable display result (big win, loss).

For example, in the case of a big hit, the attack pattern is selected 70% of the time, and the defense pattern is selected 30% of the time. In the case of a miss, the attack pattern is selected 40% of the time, and the defense pattern is selected 60% of the time.

In step 008, the attack/defense determination lottery process in IWS 803 determines the attack/defense pattern for the number of times corresponding to the variation pattern. For example, the variation patterns PA2-1, PA2-4, PB4-1 and PB4-4 determine the attack and defense pattern only once, and the variation patterns PA2-2, PA2-5, PB4-2 and PB4-5 determine the attack and defense pattern. The lottery for determination is repeated twice, and the lottery for determining the attack/defense pattern is repeated three times for the variation patterns PA2-3, PA2-6, PB4-3, and PB4-6.

In this way, the bigger the hit, the more likely the attack pattern is to be selected. Conversely, it can be said that the defensive pattern is an effect of a pattern that is disadvantageous to the player.

Then, the effect control CPU 120 performs an effect pattern determination lottery for determining an effect pattern which is a combination of the execution pattern of the change effect and the type of cut-in effect to be executed (step 008IWS804).

In the present application, an effect pattern shown in FIG. 8-4(C) is provided. Ep11 to Ep14 are provided as effect patterns corresponding to the variation patterns PA2-1, PA2-4, PB4-1, PB4-4 which can change the change effect once. Ep21 to Ep28 are provided as effect patterns corresponding to the variation patterns PA2-2, PA2-5, PB4-2 and PB4-5 which can change the change effect twice. Ep31 to Ep46 are provided as effect patterns corresponding to the variation patterns PA2-3, PA2-6, PB4-3, and PB4-6 that can change the change effect three times.

Ep11 is an effect pattern in which no change effect is executed at timing T1 in the first turn (number of times of change: 0 times), and is an effect pattern in which cut-in A is performed. Ep12 is an effect pattern in which no change effect is executed at timing T1 in the first turn (number of times of change: 0 times), and is an effect pattern in which cut-in B is performed. In these effect patterns, as the final left and right panels, the right panel displays a display corresponding to cut-in A, and the left panel displays a display corresponding to cut-in B.

Ep13 is an effect pattern in which a change effect is executed at timing T1 in the first turn (number of times of change: 1 time), and is an effect pattern in which cut-in B is performed. Ep14 is an effect pattern (number of times of change: 1) that executes a change effect at timing T1 in the first turn, and is an effect pattern in which cut-in C is performed. In these effect patterns, as the final left and right panels, the right panel displays the display corresponding to the cut-in B, and the left panel displays the display corresponding to the cut-in C.

Ep21 is an effect pattern (number of changes: 0 times) in which no change effect is executed at timing T1 in the first turn and timing T2 in the second turn, and is an effect pattern in which cut-in A is performed. Ep22 is an effect pattern (number of changes: 0 times) in which no change effect is executed at timing T1 in the first turn and timing T2 in the second turn, and is an effect pattern in which cut-in B is performed. In these effect patterns, as the final left and right panels, the right panel displays a display corresponding to cut-in A, and the left panel displays a display corresponding to cut-in B.

Ep23 is an effect pattern (number of changes: 1) in which no change effect is executed at timing T1 in the first turn and a change effect is executed at timing T2 in the second turn, and cut-in B is performed. It is a production pattern. Ep24 is an effect pattern (number of changes: 1) in which no change effect is executed at timing T1 in the first turn and a change effect is executed at timing T2 in the second turn, and cut-in C is performed. It is a production pattern. In these effect patterns, as the final left and right panels, the right panel displays the display corresponding to the cut-in B, and the left panel displays the display corresponding to the cut-in C.

Ep25 is an effect pattern (number of changes: 1) in which a change effect is executed at timing T1 in the first turn and not executed at timing T2 in the second turn, and a cut-in B is performed. It's a pattern. Ep24 is an effect pattern (number of changes: 1) in which a change effect is executed at timing T1 in the first turn and not executed at timing T2 in the second turn, and a cut-in C is performed. It's a pattern. In these effect patterns, as the final left and right panels, the right panel displays the display corresponding to the cut-in B, and the left panel displays the display corresponding to the cut-in C.

Ep27 is an effect pattern (number of times of change: 2 times) in which timing T1 in the first turn and timing T2 in the second turn are changed, and is an effect pattern in which cut-in C is performed. Ep24 is an effect pattern (number of times of change: 2 times) in which timing T1 in the first turn and timing T2 in the second turn are changed, and is an effect pattern in which cut-in D is performed. In these effect patterns, as the final left and right panels, the right panel displays the display corresponding to the cut-in C, and the left panel displays the display corresponding to the cut-in D.

Ep31 is an effect pattern (number of changes: 0 times) in which no change effect is executed at timing T1 in the first turn, timing T2 in the second turn, and timing T3 in the third turn, and cut-in A is performed. It is a production pattern. Ep22 has the same effect pattern as Ep31, and is an effect pattern in which cut-in B is performed. In these effect patterns, as the final left and right panels, the right panel displays a display corresponding to cut-in A, and the left panel displays a display corresponding to cut-in B.

Ep33 is an effect pattern (number of changes: 1) in which the change effect is not executed at the timing T1 in the first turn and the timing T2 in the second turn, and the change effect is executed at the timing T3 in the third turn. This is an effect pattern in which cut-in B is performed. Ep34 has the same effect pattern as Ep33, and is an effect pattern in which cut-in C is performed. In these effect patterns, as the final left and right panels, the right panel displays the display corresponding to the cut-in B, and the left panel displays the display corresponding to the cut-in C.

Ep35 is an effect pattern (change number of times : 1 time), which is an effect pattern in which cut-in B is performed. Ep36 has the same effect pattern as Ep35, and is an effect pattern in which cut-in C is performed. In these effect patterns, as the final left and right panels, the right panel displays the display corresponding to the cut-in B, and the left panel displays the display corresponding to the cut-in C.

Ep37 is an effect pattern (number of times of change: 1) in which a change effect is executed at timing T1 in the first turn and no change effect is executed at timing T2 in the second turn and timing T3 in the third turn. , and cut-in B are effect patterns. Ep38 has the same effect pattern as Ep37, and is an effect pattern in which cut-in C is performed. In these effect patterns, as the final left and right panels, the right panel displays the display corresponding to the cut-in B, and the left panel displays the display corresponding to the cut-in C.

Ep39 is an effect pattern (number of changes: 2 times) in which no change effect is executed at timing T1 in the first turn, and change effects are executed at timing T2 in the second turn and timing T3 in the third turn. This is an effect pattern in which a cut-in C is performed. Ep40 has the same effect pattern as Ep39, and is an effect pattern in which cut-in D is performed. In these effect patterns, as the final left and right panels, the right panel displays the display corresponding to the cut-in C, and the left panel displays the display corresponding to the cut-in D.

Ep41 is an effect pattern (number of changes : twice), which is an effect pattern in which cut-in C is performed. Ep42 has the same effect pattern as Ep41, and is an effect pattern in which cut-in D is performed. In these effect patterns, as the final left and right panels, the right panel displays the display corresponding to the cut-in C, and the left panel displays the display corresponding to the cut-in D.

Ep43 is an effect pattern (number of changes: 2 times) in which a change effect is executed at timing T1 in the first turn and at timing T2 in the second turn, and no change effect is executed at timing T3 in the third turn. , and cut-in C are effect patterns. Ep44 is an effect pattern in which cut-in D is performed in the same mode of change effect as Ep43. In these effect patterns, as the final left and right panels, the right panel displays the display corresponding to the cut-in C, and the left panel displays the display corresponding to the cut-in D.

Ep45 is an effect pattern (number of changes: 3 times) in which a change effect is executed at timing T1 in the first turn, timing T2 in the second turn, and timing T3 in the third turn, and cut-in D is performed. It is a production pattern. Ep46 has the same effect pattern as Ep45, and is an effect pattern in which cut-in E is performed. In these effect patterns, as the final left and right panels, the right panel displays a display corresponding to the cut-in D, and the left panel displays a display corresponding to the cut-in E.

In this way, when the left panel displays the cut-in E, which has the highest reliability for the big hit, there is no effect pattern in which the change effect is further performed.

At step 008IWS804, an effect pattern is determined using the effect pattern determination lottery table shown in FIGS. 8-5(D) to (F).

FIGS. 8-5(D) to 8-5(F) are explanatory diagrams showing effect pattern determination lottery tables. In the effect pattern determination lottery tables shown in FIGS. 8-5 (D) to (F), a determination value for the effect pattern is assigned for each variable display result (big hit, lose).

In FIG. 8-5 (D), the variation pattern is any of the variation patterns PA2-1, PA2-4, PB4-1, and PB4-4 (variation patterns that can change the change effect once). It shows the effect pattern determination lottery table.

For example, in the case of a big hit, Ep11 is selected at a rate of 10%, Ep12 at a rate of 20%, Ep13 at a rate of 30%, and Ep14 at a rate of 40%. In the case of a miss, Ep11 is selected at a rate of 40%, Ep12 at a rate of 30%, Ep13 at a rate of 20%, and Ep14 at a rate of 10%.

In FIG. 8-5 (E), the variation pattern is any of the variation patterns PA2-2, PA2-5, PB4-2, and PB4-5 (variation patterns that can change the variation effect twice). It shows the effect pattern determination lottery table.

For example, in the case of a big hit, Ep21 has a rate of 2%, Ep22 has a rate of 8%, Ep23 has a rate of 10%, Ep24 has a rate of 12%, Ep25 has a rate of 14%, and Ep25 has a rate of 16%. Ep26 is selected by percentage, Ep27 by 18% and Ep28 by 20%. In addition, if it is out, Ep21 at a rate of 20%, Ep22 at a rate of 18%, Ep23 at a rate of 16%, Ep24 at a rate of 14%, Ep25 at a rate of 12%, Ep25 at a rate of 12%, and Ep25 at a rate of 10%. Ep26 is selected by percentage, Ep27 by 8% and Ep28 by 2%.

In FIG. 8-5 (F), the variation pattern is any of the variation patterns PA2-3, PA2-6, PB4-3, and PB4-6 (variation patterns that can change the variation effect three times). It shows the effect pattern determination lottery table.

For example, in the case of a big hit, Ep31 at a rate of 1%, Ep32 at a rate of 1%, Ep33 at a rate of 20%, Ep34 at a rate of 2%, Ep35 at a rate of 3%, and Ep35 at a rate of 3%. Ep36 at 4%, Ep37 at 4%, Ep38 at 4%, Ep39 at 5%, Ep40 at 6%, Ep41 at 7%, Ep41 at 8% Ep42 is selected with a percentage of 9%, Ep43 with a percentage of 10%, Ep45 with a percentage of 30% and Ep46 with a percentage of 5%. Also, if it is out, Ep31 at a rate of 10%, Ep32 at a rate of 10%, Ep33 at a rate of 9%, Ep34 at a rate of 9%, Ep35 at a rate of 8%, and Ep35 at a rate of 8%. Ep36 at 7%, Ep37 at 7%, Ep38 at 7%, Ep39 at 6%, Ep40 at 6%, Ep41 at 6%, Ep41 at 5% Ep42 is selected at a rate of 4%, Ep43 at a rate of 3%, Ep44 at a rate of 3% and Ep45 at a rate of 2%.

Note that Ep46 is not selected in the case of a miss. In other words, Ep46 is an effect pattern that can be selected only in the case of a big hit, and the player is notified of the big win when the cut-in E occurs.

By performing the allocation in this way, the performance pattern that performs the change performance is configured to have a higher reliability for the big hit than the performance pattern that does not perform the change performance.

Further, by performing the allocation in this way, the performance pattern with a large number of times of changing performances is configured to have higher reliability for a big hit than the performance pattern with a small number of times of performing changing performances.

Furthermore, focusing on performance patterns with the same number of changes, the performance pattern in which the changing performance is performed at a relatively early timing has a higher reliability for a big hit than the performance pattern in which a changing performance is performed at a relatively late timing. It is configured as follows. As a result, the degree of reliability of the big hit differs depending on the timing at which the change effect is performed (the timing at which the left and right panels change), and the player can expect the change effect to be performed at an early stage, thereby improving interest.

Also, along with this, in the production pattern with the same number of times of change, it is easy to select the production pattern in which the change production is performed at a relatively late timing if it is lost, so multiple times in a short period of time toward the end of the fluctuation A change production is performed, and interest can be improved.

Then, the effect control CPU 120 sets an effect corresponding to the attack/defense pattern and the effect pattern determined in steps 008IWS804 and S805 (step 008IWS806).

Next, the effect control CPU 120 selects a process table corresponding to the variation pattern and the effect pattern (step 008IWS813). Then, the effect control CPU 120 starts the process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table (step 008IWS814).

The process table is a table in which process data referred to when the effect control CPU 120 executes control of the effect device is set. That is, the effect control CPU 120 controls the effect devices (parts for effect) such as the image display device 5 according to the process data set in the process table. The process table is composed of data in which a plurality of combinations of process timer setting values, display control execution data, lamp control execution data and sound number data are collected. The display control execution data includes data indicating each variation mode constituting the variation mode during the variable display time (variation time) of the variable display of the decorative pattern. Specifically, data related to changing the display screen of the image display device 5 is described. In addition, the process timer set value is set with a variable time in the mode of variation. The effect control CPU 120 refers to the process table, and performs control to display the decoration pattern in the variation mode set in the display control execution data for the time set in the process timer set value. Also, the process table is stored in the ROM 121 in the effect control board 12 . Also, the process table is prepared according to each variation pattern.

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

In addition, the production control CPU 120 controls the production device (the image display device 5 as the production component, the production component as the Various lamps and speakers 8L, 8R as performance parts are controlled (step 008IWS815).

In addition, in this characteristic part 008IW, the effect control CPU 120 controls such that the decoration pattern is displayed variably according to the variation pattern corresponding to the variation pattern command one-to-one. A variation pattern to be used may be selected from a plurality of types of variation patterns corresponding to .

Next, the effect control CPU 120 sets the variable time timer to a value corresponding to the variable time specified by the variable pattern command (step 008IWS816). Then, the effect control CPU 120 updates the value of the effect process flag to "2" (step 008IWS819), and terminates the effect process during variable display.

FIGS. 8-6 and 8-8 are explanatory diagrams showing display examples of the image display device 5 when a change effect is performed. Here, there is shown a display example when a change corresponding to the change pattern PA2-3 is performed. 1st turn: attack pattern, 2nd turn: attack pattern, and 3rd turn: defense pattern are selected as offensive and defensive patterns, and Ep45 or Ep46 is selected as production pattern.

(A1) Fluctuation is started, and a decorative design is displayed in the center of the display area of the image display device 5, and a small design is displayed at the right end of the display area. Since this small pattern is always displayed, it may be called a constant small pattern. On the other hand, the decorative pattern may be reduced and displayed when a specific effect such as a ready-to-win effect is started. The decorative pattern that is displayed in a reduced size is sometimes referred to as a reduced pattern.

(A2) When 20 seconds have passed since the start of the fluctuation, the right and left symbols become "2", thereby developing into a ready-to-win state. (A3) The super reach title display corresponding to the variation pattern is started, (A4) the left panel display is displayed in the left panel display area on the left side of the image display device 5, and the right side of the image display device 5 Display the right panel display in the panel display area. The image displayed on the left panel is displayed as a slightly larger image than the image displayed on the right panel. That is, the range of display areas other than the display areas of the left and right panel display (hereinafter sometimes referred to as "external panel display area") in the image display device 5 is the widest, the left panel display area is the next widest, and the right panel display area is the widest. The range of the display area is the narrowest. As described above, the left panel display provides a display corresponding to a more advantageous cut-in effect than the right panel display. Therefore, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation. Further, while the title is being displayed, the left and right panel displays are not displayed corresponding to any of the cut-in effects, and the left and right panels are vibrated. As a result, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the panel display effect that is about to start. Also, from the time the title is displayed, the decoration pattern is changed to a reduced pattern and displayed.

Although illustration is omitted in this example, in the display area outside the panel, subtitle display (dialogue display) of the character's dialogue in the super reach effect, and depending on the game state, a hitting method notification display is displayed (high base In the state, the right-handed information display that promotes right-handed hitting is displayed, but in the low-based state, the hitting-style informational display is not displayed, or the left-handed information that promotes left-handed hitting more passively than the right-handed information display in the high-based state. For example, it is displayed in a small size, or it is displayed in a relatively short period such as four fluctuations immediately after the end of the high base state.In this way, the display area outside the panel is displayed according to the game state. The amount of information is different.).

Although not shown, the boundary between the left panel display area and the outside panel display area and the boundary between the right panel display area and the outside panel display area are highlighted so that the display areas can be easily distinguished. It is. Specifically, a moving image in which the light moves from one end of the boundary line to the other end is reproduced at regular intervals.

(A5) When the title display ends and a battle effect between the enemy character and the ally character begins, a display corresponding to cut-in A (blue display; plain pattern in the figure) is displayed on the right panel, and the left panel is displayed. A display corresponding to cut-in B (displayed in green. Vertical stripes in the figure) is displayed on the panel.

In this example, the same character is displayed during panel display in any panel display, but different characters may be displayed depending on the type of corresponding cut-in effect. For example, when a panel display corresponding to a type of cut-in effect with low reliability for a big hit is made, the character displayed on the panel display may be an enemy character. This makes it possible for the player to easily recognize that the panel display corresponds to the cut-in effect that is disadvantageous to the player. Further, for example, when a panel display corresponding to a type of cut-in effect with high reliability for a big hit is made, the character displayed on the panel display may be an ally character. As a result, the player can easily recognize that the panel display corresponds to the cut-in effect advantageous to the player.

(A6) A battle display of attack patterns is performed in the first turn, and a change effect is performed at timing T1. Here, the characters "promotion" are displayed in the display area outside the panel, and a changing effect is performed in which the characters act on the left and right panel displays. (A7) The display contents on the left and right panels are changed to one level higher by performing the change effect. That is, a display corresponding to cut-in B is displayed on the right panel (displayed in green. Vertical stripes in the figure), and a display corresponding to cut-in C is displayed on the left panel (displayed in red. In the figure, hatched pattern). be.

It is also possible to change the display on the left and right panels after a predetermined period of time (for example, one second) has passed since the change effect was performed, and to perform the precursor effect of the change of the left and right panel displays (change precursor effect) during the predetermined period. good. For example, the left and right panel displays may be highlighted (luminescent display, blinking display) during a predetermined period. This allows the player to pay attention to the display on the left and right panels, thereby enhancing the presentation effect.

After that, although not shown, the battle display of the attack pattern is performed in the same manner in the second turn, and a change effect is performed at timing T2, and the display contents of the left and right panel display are changed to one step higher. In other words, the display corresponding to the cut-in C (red display. In the figure, hatched pattern.) is displayed on the right panel, and the display corresponding to the cut-in D (gold display. In the figure, lattice pattern.) is displayed on the left panel. be. Furthermore, in the third turn, a defense pattern battle display is performed, and a change effect is performed at timing T3. (A8) The display contents on the left and right panels are changed to one level higher by performing the change effect. In other words, the display corresponding to cut-in D (golden display, lattice pattern in the figure) is displayed on the right panel, and the display corresponding to cut-in E (rainbow color display, black pattern in the figure) is displayed on the left panel. is done.

(B1) When transitioning to the preparation period, the left and right panel displays are enlarged and displayed, and (B2) the enlarged left and right panel displays are collided and displayed. (B3) If the left panel display overwhelms the right panel display (wins), (B4) a cut-in E corresponding to the winning left panel display is performed. (B5) If the right panel display overcomes (wins) the left panel display, (B6) Cut-in D corresponding to the winning right panel display is performed. At this time, the reduced pattern is displayed in a layer having a higher display priority than the cut-in effect image.

Comparing (B4) and (B6), when the left panel pushes the right panel all the way to the right, a cut-in effect is performed in which a cut-in image is displayed that seems to be inserted from the right side, and the right panel is the left panel. When the is pushed all the way to the left, a cut-in effect is performed in which a cut-in image that is inserted from the left side is displayed. In other words, the cut-in effect is performed in a mode according to whether the panel image that has overwhelmed (won) is the right panel or the left panel. Thereby, interest can be improved.

Note that, during the preparation period, before the display on the left and right panels is enlarged, an indication effect of enlarged display (expansion indication effect) may be performed. For example, the left and right panel displays may be blinked, and an enlarged precursor effect may be performed in which an effect display such as the flow of electricity is added to the left and right panel displays. This makes it possible to make the player pay attention to the display on the right panel, thereby enhancing the presentation effect.

In addition, during the preparation period, the left and right panel displays are enlarged, so that the range between the left panel display area and the right panel display area is increased, while the range of the display area outside the panel is decreased. By reducing the panel display, the range of the left panel display area and the right panel display area may be reduced, while the range of the display area outside the panel may be increased.

In (B1) to (B6), the left and right panel display sizes are the same after enlargement, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, as in the period before the preparation period, the left panel display may be larger than the right panel display even after enlargement.

As described above, the sizes of the left and right panel displays are the same after enlargement, but the right panel display is smaller than the left panel display before enlargement. (Enlargement speed) is designed to be faster on the right panel display than on the left panel display.

After (B4) or (B6), (C1) a plurality of button images simulating the push button 31B are moved and displayed from the left and right toward the center, and (C2) the plurality of button images collide and are combined and displayed, An effect is performed to prompt the player to operate the push button 31B. Then, based on whether the operation to the push button 31B is accepted during the valid period or the valid period expires without accepting the operation, the big winning pattern or the losing pattern is stopped and displayed to notify the success or failure. At this time, for example, in the case of a big hit, the movable body may be moved from the retracted position to the advanced position in response to detection of the player's motion.

It should be noted that the operation member displayed as a prompt is not limited to the push button 31B, and a prompt image prompting the user to operate the stick controller 31A may be displayed. For example, when a cut-in effect corresponding to a panel display advantageous to the player (for example, a cut-in effect of a type with high reliability for a big win) is performed, a promotion image prompting the operation of the push button 31B is displayed. It is also possible to make it easier to display a prompting image prompting the user to operate the stick controller 31A.

Also, the display range of the promotion image is not limited to the one shown in the figure. For example, the promotion image may be displayed on the full screen in a layer having a higher display priority than the display of the super ready-to-win effect or the decoration pattern. As a result, the player can be encouraged to perform an operation with a sense of anticipation.

In this example, even when the variation pattern with super reach B is changed, the display of the left and right panels, the change effect, and the cut-in effect can be executed in the same way as the variation pattern with super reach A. However, the effect mode of each effect may be different between when super reach A is performed and when super reach B is performed.

For example, characters drawn on the left and right panels may be different between when super reach A is performed and when super reach B is performed. Specifically, super reach A is a story reach with character A as the theme, super reach B is a story reach with character B as the theme, and when super reach A is performed, left and right panels on which character A is drawn are displayed. The display is displayed, and when super reach B is performed, the left and right panel display on which the character B is drawn may be displayed. As a result, the production effect can be enhanced and the interest can be improved.

In addition, although the explanation is omitted in this example, it is possible to display the dialogue display of the character in the super ready-to-win effect in the display area outside the panel, and the reliability of being controlled to win big may differ depending on the color of the self-display. . For example, it may be possible to display serif display in white, red, which is more reliable than white for being controlled to a big win, and gold, which is more reliable than red for being controlled to be a big win. . It should be noted that the color of the dialogue display is determined based on the variable display result (big hit, lose) regardless of the type of cut-in effect, but the variable display result (big hit, loss) is also used for the type of cut-in effect. As a result, the reliability of being controlled to a big hit is the highest when the gold serif display is performed. A cut-in E, which is a cut-in effect, is likely to be performed, and furthermore, a panel display at a stage corresponding to the cut-in E is likely to be performed. As a result, it is possible to indicate the degree of reliability with respect to being controlled to a big hit by a plurality of effects, and to improve interest in a composite manner.

Also, although the explanation is omitted in this example, the active display corresponding to the variable display being executed can be displayed in the display area outside the panel, and the degree of reliability for the control of the big win varies depending on the color of the active display. good too. For example, the active display may be displayed in white, red which is more reliable than white for being controlled to be a big win, and gold which is more reliable than red for being controlled to be a big win. . The color of the active display is determined based on the variable display results (big hit, lose) regardless of the type of cut-in effects. As a result, when the golden active display is displayed, the reliability of being controlled to a big hit is the highest. A cut-in E, which is a cut-in effect, is likely to be performed, and furthermore, a panel display at a stage corresponding to the cut-in E is likely to be performed. As a result, it is possible to indicate the degree of reliability with respect to being controlled to a big hit by a plurality of effects, and to improve interest in a composite manner.

Further, it is also possible to display a variation-responsive display such as an active display and a suspended display in the display area outside the panel, and execute a variation-responsive change effect immediately before the color of the variation-responsive display changes. For example, it may be possible to display a predetermined image and execute a variation-responsive change effect in which the predetermined image acts on the variation-responsive display. In that case, as the variation-adaptive change effect, an effect of displaying an image similar to the change effect acting on the left and right panel displays may be performed. For example, as the variation-responsive change effect, the characters "promotion" shown in FIG. 8-6 (A6) may be displayed, and an effect may be performed in which the characters act on the change-responsive display. As a result, since it is not known which of the display corresponding to the change and the left and right panel display will be changed when the characters "promotion" are displayed, it is possible for the player to pay attention to which image will be affected. Further, in this case, by configuring so that the timing at which the change effect can be executed and the timing at which the change corresponding to the change effect can be executed are common (for example, the change corresponding display can be changed at timings T1, T2, and T3). , it is possible to make it more difficult to understand which of the display corresponding to the change and the left and right panel display will change when the characters "promotion" are displayed, thereby improving interest.

Also, although not explained in this example, it may be possible to control the shift to a high-base state such as a time-saving state based on the stop display of a specific symbol different from the big-hit symbol. Hereinafter, the symbol that is controlled to the time saving state by being stopped and displayed will be referred to as a time saving pattern. For example, as the lost pattern, a time saving lost pattern as a time saving pattern and a non-time saving lost pattern of a type not controlled to the time saving state may be provided. Further, when selecting the variation pattern of the variation for stop-displaying the time-saving design, the variation pattern may be selected using the variation pattern selection table for stopping the time-saving design. In that case, the variation pattern may be selected at a selection ratio that takes into consideration the player's psychology for the amount of prize balls that cannot be expected to be paid out when the time-saving state is controlled. For example, a configuration may be adopted in which a variation pattern with super reach A is likely to be selected, or a configuration in which a variation pattern capable of executing a change effect twice may be readily selected.

In this example, a single effect device (image display device 5) is used to display a plurality of panel displays corresponding to cut-in effects as special displays, but the present invention is not limited to this.

For example, image display devices (sub-image display devices) different from the image display device 5 are provided on the left and right sides of the image display device 5, respectively. The left panel display may be displayed on the sub-image display device. In that case, the display in which the left panel display and the right panel display collide may be performed by the image display device 5, and the cut-in effect may also be performed by the image display device 5, or 5 and left and right sub-image display devices.

Further, for example, LEDs are provided on the left side and the right side of the image display device 5, respectively, and the left side LED as the first area and the right side LED as the second area may be used to perform light emission display as a special display. good. For example, the right LED emits light in green corresponding to cut-in B, and the left LED emits light in red corresponding to cut-in C, and the left LED and the right LED emit light in the preparation period immediately before the execution timing of the cut-in effect. A configuration may be adopted in which one of the LEDs is turned off, and a cut-in effect corresponding to the LED that continues to emit light without being turned off is executed.

In the above example, the display contents of the left and right panel displays always change when a change effect is performed, but the present invention is not limited to this. There may be a case where the content changes (success) and a case where the content does not change (failure). For example, in Modification 1 shown in FIGS. 8-9, (D1) a display (green display, vertical stripe pattern in the figure) corresponding to cut-in B is displayed on the right panel, and a cut-in C is displayed on the left panel. (D2), for example, at timing T2, a change effect is performed. Here, the characters "Promotion?" (D3) Then, the display contents of the left and right panel displays do not change, and characters such as "Mistake!" Such a failure pattern change effect can be performed, for example, at the timing when the effect pattern "x" shown in FIG. may be In this case, the characters "Promotion?"

Further, in the above example, the change effect is not performed while the display corresponding to the cut-in E is displayed on one panel display (left panel display), but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in Modified Example 2 shown in FIGS. 8-10, (E1) a display corresponding to cut-in D is displayed on the right panel (golden display; lattice pattern in the figure), and a cut-in E is displayed on the left panel. (E2) A change effect is performed in a state where the display (rainbow display. In the figure, a black pattern.) is displayed. At this time, since the left panel display is already displaying the display corresponding to the cut-in E which is the upper limit, the change effect acting only on the right panel display is performed. (E3) The display contents on the right panel display are changed to one level higher by performing the change effect. That is, both the left and right panel displays display corresponding to the cut-in E (rainbow color display, black pattern in the drawing).

(E4) After shifting to the preparation period, the left and right panel displays are enlarged and displayed, and (E5) the enlarged left and right panel displays are collided and displayed. (E6) Since both the left and right panel displays are displays corresponding to cut-in E (rainbow color display; black pattern in the figure), the left and right panel displays are integrated and enlarged, and (E7) are integrated. A cut-in E is performed when the panel reaches the full screen. At this time, unlike the cut-in effect display patterns shown in (B4) and (B6) of FIG. The cut-in E image is displayed by displaying the predetermined image on the full screen and displaying the cut-in E image in a layer with a lower display priority than the predetermined image, and by vertically opening the blocked predetermined image. ).

In modification 2, after the enlarged left and right panel displays are collided and displayed, the left and right panels are integrated and enlarged, but this is not the only option. As shown in B5), either panel may push through the other panel. In that case, since the player is paying attention to the panel display (the right panel display in the example of modification 2) of the left and right panels whose mode has changed at a later timing, the panel display is the other panel display (the modification). 2, the display on the left panel) may be pushed out.

Further, although the description is omitted in the above example, the game machine that provides the predetermined item may be able to provide the item that can raise the stage of the cut-in effect. In addition, when the display contents of the left and right panel displays are changed due to the effect of change, a notification image may be displayed to notify that the change has been made. For example, in the third modification shown in FIGS. 8-11, (F1) title display of Super Reach corresponding to the variation pattern is started, and "?" Item image is displayed. Then, after the super ready-to-win effect is started and the left and right panels are displayed in the same manner as (A4) to (A5) in FIG. A change effect is performed at T1. Here, the characters "promoted" are displayed, and a changing effect is performed in which the characters act on the left and right panel displays. (F3) The display contents on the left and right panels are changed to one level higher by performing the change effect. That is, a display corresponding to cut-in B is displayed on the right panel (displayed in green. Vertical stripes in the figure), and a display corresponding to cut-in C is displayed on the left panel (displayed in red. In the figure, hatched pattern). be. Further, promotion characters are displayed at the left end and right end of the image display device 5 as notification images for notifying that the display contents of the left and right panel displays have changed (that the player has been promoted). At this time, the promoted character is displayed in a layer having a higher display priority than the reduced pattern. In addition, promotion characters are displayed in a layer with a lower display priority than item display and regular small symbols.

After that, it shifts to the preparation period, the left panel display overwhelms the right panel display, and (F4) cut-in C corresponding to the winning left panel display is performed. At this time, the reduced pattern, promoted characters, and item display are displayed in a layer having a higher display priority than the cut-in effect image.

Then, (F5) the display mode of the item display changes from "?" to "weird", and (F6) the item display is moved from the right end to the left end so as to cut open another image, and the item is used. At this time, the item display to be moved and displayed is always displayed on a layer with a lower display priority than the small pattern, and a layer with a higher display priority than the cut-in image and promotion characters. (F7) The cut-in image is cut vertically and faded out, so that the image of cut-in E, which was displayed on a layer with a lower display priority than cut-in C, is displayed in a visible manner, and cut from cut-in C. Promoted to InE. It should be noted that although the promoted characters were displayed in a layer with a lower display priority than the item display to be moved and displayed, they are not cut open. After that, the same display as (C1) shown in FIG. 8-8 is performed while continuing to display the promotion characters and the normal small pattern.

In this example, as a cut-in effect before promotion, a cut-in effect corresponding to the left panel display, which is advantageous for the player, is performed among the left and right panel displays (see (F3) and (F4)). ), but not limited to this. For example, as a cut-in effect before promotion, a cut-in effect corresponding to the right panel display, which is disadvantageous to the player among the left and right panel displays, may be easily performed. Since the promotion is performed from the cut-in production, the interest due to the promotion can be improved.

The condition for awarding the item may be the selection of a predetermined variation pattern, the performance of a predetermined effect, or the occurrence of an over-win. However, it may be that the game history satisfies a predetermined condition (for example, that the game has changed 100 times without causing a big win).

Also, the trigger for using the item may be reaching a predetermined timing or detecting a predetermined action of the player.

Also, in Modification 3, the mode of item display changes from "?" to "weird", but by changing to another mode, the item may be used as an item with other functions. For example, it may simply change to indicate the reliability of the big hit, it may change to "re" to foretell the occurrence of reach, or change to "B" It may be one that announces the occurrence of a specific type of effect (super reach B). Images displayed as items are not limited to characters, and may be characters, tools, and the like.

Also, in Modification 3, promotion characters are displayed as characters displayed on the left and right, but this is not the only option. Character display such as "Mode A" if it is under control), or a character display during execution (for example, character display such as "special zone" if a special zone effect is being executed). It may be displayed in the same manner as the promoted characters in 3.

As described above, the characteristic portion 008IW includes the following inventions.

Conventionally, as described in Japanese Unexamined Patent Application Publication No. 2020-631, there has been a case where one of a plurality of types of special effects can be executed during execution of a predetermined effect. For example, during the execution of the ready-to-win effect, there was one in which one of a plurality of types of cut-in effects could be executed. However, in the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2020-631, it has not been possible to suitably execute special effects. Therefore, in this characterizing portion 008IW, the following game machines (Means 008-1) to (Means 008-9) and (Means 009-1) to (Means 009-9) are described.

(Means 008-1) Perform variable display of identification information (in this example, special design, decorative design), advantageous state for the player (in this example, big win game state, small win game state, high probability state , a high base state, a special state (so-called KT state) in which a small winning game state is likely to occur),
Predetermined effect executing means capable of executing a predetermined effect (in this example, a super ready-to-win effect) that notifies whether or not control is performed to an advantageous state during variable display of identification information (in this example, a step in the effect control CPU 120 S172, 008 part for executing IWS813);
A special effect executing means (in this example, the effect control CPU 120 in the Step S172, 008 part for executing IWS806);
Special display means (in this example, step S172, 008IWS806) and
Effect display means capable of displaying effect display different from the special display (in this example, the part that executes step S172, 008IWS806 in the effect control CPU 120),
The special display means can display special displays in multiple types of modes (in this example, it can display blue, green, red, gold, and rainbow panel displays),
A change effect that changes the mode of the special display (in this example, a change effect that displays the characters "promotion" or "promotion?" and affects the left and right panel displays) can be executed during the special period. A change production execution means (in this example, in the production control CPU 120, step S172, 008IWS806 portion that executes) further provided,
When the change effect is executed, the ratio of being controlled to an advantageous state is higher than when it is not executed (in this example, the effect pattern with the change effect is higher in the case of a big hit than in the case of a loss. easy to select (see Figures 8-4 (C) and 8-5)),
The special effect execution means can execute a special effect using a display related to one of the plurality of special displays displayed by the special display means (in this example, the effect control CPU 120 performs steps S172, 008, IWS806 By executing, it is possible to execute a cut-in effect according to the display contents of the panel display),
The special display means is capable of displaying a special display in a first area (left panel display area in this example) and a second area (right panel display area in this example) different from the first area,
The effect display means displays a predetermined effect in a third area different from the first area and the second area (in this example, a display area excluding the left and right panel display areas in the image display device 5 (external panel display area)). It is possible to display a specific display (in this example, a battle display corresponding to the super reach effect) that is a display according to progress,
The specific display consists of a first specific display (in this example, a battle display of a defense pattern) and a second specific display that is more advantageous for the player than the first specific display (in this example, a larger hit than the defense pattern). battle display of highly reliable attack patterns against (see FIG. 8-4 (A))),
When the second specific display is displayed, the rate at which the change effect is executed is higher than when the first specific display is displayed (in this example, the attack pattern battle display is higher than the defense pattern battle display). 8-4 (A)), and it is easier to select an effect pattern with a change effect in the case of a big hit than in the case of a loss (Fig. 8-4 (A)). 8-4 (C) and FIG. 8-5), when the battle display of the attack pattern is performed, the ratio of performing the change effect is higher than when the battle display of the defense pattern is performed. This concept also includes the fact that the change effect can be executed when the second specific display is displayed, while the change effect cannot be executed when the first specific display is displayed.)
It is characterized by

According to such a configuration, the special effect can be suitably executed by making the player expect and notice that the change effect for the special display will be executed when the second effect display is displayed.

Note that the special effect using the display related to the special display is not limited to the same display as long as the display in the special display and the display in the special effect are related. For example, the special display and the display in the special effect corresponding to the special display may have the same color, pattern, and character, or the character name may be displayed in the special display, and the special effect corresponding to the special display may be displayed. may display a character image.

(Means 008-2) When the special effect using the display related to the special display displayed in the first area is performed, the special effect using the display related to the special display displayed in the second area is performed. (In this example, in the left panel display, the display corresponding to the cut-in effect is one step higher than the right panel display (Fig. 8-6 and Figure 8-7))
You can do it.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to make the user pay attention to the use of the display related to the special display displayed in the first area when the special effect is executed, thereby enhancing interest.

(Means 008-3) The degree of recognition of the special display in the preparation period suggesting the start of the special effect in the special period differs from the degree of recognition of the special display in the period different from the preparation period in the special period (this example Then, by enlarging and moving the left and right panel displays during the preparation period, during the preparation period (Fig. 8-7 (B1) to (B3), (B5)), the period before the preparation period ( The display range of the left and right panel display is different compared to Fig. 8-6 (A5) to (A8))
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According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the effect of the special display from deteriorating due to the change in the degree of recognition according to the situation.

(Means 008-4) The degree of recognition of the specific display during the special period (see FIGS. 8-6 (A5) to (A8)) and the degree of recognition of the specific display during the effect period of the special effect (FIGS. 8-7 (B4), (See B6)) is different (in this example, the battle display is prevented from being visually recognized by the cut-in effect during the execution period of the cut-in effect)
You can do it.

According to such a configuration, interest can be improved by changing the degree of recognition according to the situation.

Also, the degree of recognition of the specific display in the preparation period that suggests the start of the special effect (see FIGS. 8-7 (B1) to (B3) and (B5)) in the special period, and the preparation period in the special period The degree of recognition of the specific display during different periods (see FIGS. 8-6 (A5) to (A8)) is different (in this example, the display range of the battle display is reduced by expanding the left and right panel displays during the preparation period. As long as the left and right panel displays are gradually expanded step by step, the display range of the battle display may be gradually reduced step by step.)
You can do it.

According to such a configuration, interest can be improved by changing the degree of recognition according to the situation.

(Means 008-5) The special display in the first area is displayed in a manner more advantageous to the player than the special display in the second area (in this example, the left panel display is one step higher than the right panel display). A display corresponding to the upper cut-in effect is made (see FIGS. 8-6 and 8-7))
You can do it.

According to such a configuration, the special display displayed in the first area and the special display displayed in the second area are different in appearance, thereby maintaining the sense of anticipation until the special effect is performed. can be done.

(Means 008-6) The change effect executing means can execute a change effect that changes the mode of both the special display displayed in the first area and the special display displayed in the second area (Fig. 8- 6 (A6), see (A7)))
You can do it.

According to such a configuration, with such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest during execution of the change effect and maintain the sense of anticipation.

Hypothetically, when a change effect is executed to change only one of the special display displayed in the first area and the special display displayed in the second area, the special display displayed in the first area and the special display displayed in the second area It is assumed that the special display to be displayed will be in the same mode, and the player cannot expect which kind of special effect will be performed, which makes the player feel bored. Therefore, by executing a change effect that changes the mode of both the special display displayed in the first area and the special display displayed in the second area, the special display displayed in the first area and the second area It is possible to maintain a sense of anticipation by maintaining a step difference from the special display displayed in the .

(Means 008-7) The change effect executing means does not execute the change effect when the mode of the special display displayed in the first area is the special mode (in this example, the left panel display corresponds to cut-in E). There is no effect pattern for executing a change effect when it is displayed (see FIG. 8-4 (C)))
You can do it.

According to such a configuration, by differentiating the mode of the special display displayed in the first area and the mode of the special display displayed in the second area, the expectation is maintained until the special effect is executed. can do.

(Means 008-8) The effect display means can display the second specific display at a plurality of timings during the special period (in this example, a maximum of 3 battle displays of attack patterns are displayed in the first to third turns). times can be displayed (see Fig. 8-4 (A)))
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According to such a configuration, it is possible to expect that a plurality of times of changing effects will be flown during the special period.

(Means 008-9) The degree of expectation to be controlled in an advantageous state differs depending on the timing at which the change effect is performed (in this example, the timing T1 to T3 is earlier in the case of a big hit than in the case of a loss). Since it is easy to select the effect pattern for executing the change effect with , the earlier the timing at which the change effect is performed, the higher the expectation that the big hit will be controlled (Fig. 8-4 (A), Fig. 8-5 (A ) ~ (C) reference))
You can do it.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve interest.

(Means 009-1) Perform variable display of identification information (in this example, special design, decorative design), advantageous state for the player (in this example, big win game state, small win game state, high probability state) , a high base state, a special state (so-called KT state) in which a small winning game state is likely to occur),
Predetermined effect executing means capable of executing a predetermined effect (in this example, a super ready-to-win effect) that notifies whether or not control is performed to an advantageous state during variable display of identification information (in this example, a step in the effect control CPU 120 S172, 008 part for executing IWS813);
A special effect executing means (in this example, the effect control CPU 120 in the Step S172, 008 part for executing IWS806);
Special display means (in this example, step S172, 008 IWS 806) and
The special display means can display special displays in multiple types of modes (in this example, it can display blue, green, red, gold, and rainbow panel displays),
A change effect that changes the mode of the special display (in this example, a change effect that displays the characters "promotion" or "promotion?" and affects the left and right panel displays) can be executed during the special period. A change production execution means (in this example, in the production control CPU 120, step S172, 008IWS806 portion that executes) further provided,
When the change effect is executed, the ratio of being controlled to an advantageous state is higher than when it is not executed (in this example, the effect pattern with the change effect is higher in the case of a big hit than in the case of a loss. easy to select (see Figures 8-4 (C) and 8-5)),
The special effect executing means performs a special effect using a display related to one of the plurality of special displays displayed by the special display means, in which at least part of the effect display in the predetermined effect is made invisible. (In this example, it is an effect corresponding to the display contents of the left and right panel displays, and a cut-in effect that makes the battle display in the super ready-to-win effect difficult to see can be executed (Fig. 8-7 (B4) (See B6))),
The special period consists of a first period (first or second turn in this example) and a second period closer to a specific timing than the first period (in this example, when the first period is the first turn). the second and third turns of the first period, the third turn when the first period is the second turn),
The rate at which the change effect is executed in the first period differs from the rate at which the change effect is executed in the second period (see FIGS. 8-4 (C) and 8-5)).
It is characterized by

According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve interest in the special period.

Note that the special effect using the display related to the special display is not limited to the same display as long as the display in the special display and the display in the special effect are related. For example, the special display and the display in the special effect corresponding to the special display may have the same color, pattern, and character, or the character name may be displayed in the special display, and the special effect corresponding to the special display may be displayed. may display a character image.

(Means 009-2) The special display means displays a special display in a first area (left panel display in this example) and a second area (right panel display in this example) different from the first area. is viewable and
When the special effect using the display related to the special display displayed in the first area is performed, the special effect using the display related to the special display displayed in the second area is performed. The rate of being controlled to an advantageous state is high (in this example, the display corresponding to the cut-in effect that is one step higher than the right panel display is made in the left panel display (see FIGS. 8-6 and 8-7). ))
You can do it.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to make the user pay attention to the use of the display related to the special display displayed in the first area when the special effect is executed, thereby enhancing interest.

(Means 009-3) The degree of recognition of the special display in the preparation period suggesting the start of the special effect in the special period differs from the degree of recognition of the special display in the period different from the preparation period in the special period (this example Then, by enlarging and moving the left and right panel displays during the preparation period, during the preparation period (Fig. 8-7 (B1) to (B3), (B5)), the period before the preparation period ( The display range of the left and right panel display is different compared to Fig. 8-6 (A5) to (A8))
You can do it.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the effect of the special display from deteriorating due to the change in the degree of recognition according to the situation.

(Means 009-4) Effect display means capable of displaying a different effect display from the special display (in this example, the part that executes steps S172, 008IWS806 in the effect control CPU 120),
The effect display means is capable of displaying a specific display corresponding to the progress of the predetermined effect (in this example, a battle display corresponding to the super ready-to-win effect) during the effect period of the predetermined effect,
The degree of recognition of the specific display during the special period (see FIGS. 8-6 (A5) to (A8)) and the degree of recognition of the specific display during the effect period of the special effect (see FIGS. 8-7 (B4) and (B6)) may be different.

According to such a configuration, interest can be improved by changing the degree of recognition according to the situation.

Also, the degree of recognition of the specific display in the preparation period that suggests the start of the special effect (see FIGS. 8-7 (B1) to (B3) and (B5)) in the special period, and the preparation period in the special period The degree of recognition of the specific display in different periods (see FIGS. 8-6 (A5) to (A8)) is different (in this example, the left and right panel displays are enlarged and displayed during the preparation period, so that the battle (The display range becomes narrower.)
You can do it.

According to such a configuration, interest can be improved by changing the degree of recognition according to the situation.

(Means 009-5) The special display means displays a special display in a first area (left panel display in this example) and a second area (right panel display in this example) different from the first area. is viewable and
The special display in the first area is displayed in a manner that is more advantageous to the player than the special display in the second area (in this example, the left panel display has a cut-in effect that is one step higher than the right panel display). Corresponding representations are made (see Figures 8-6 and 8-7))
You can do it.

According to such a configuration, the special display displayed in the first area and the special display displayed in the second area are different in appearance, thereby maintaining the sense of anticipation until the special effect is performed. can be done.

(Means 009-6) The special display means displays a special display in a first area (left panel display in this example) and a second area (right panel display in this example) different from the first area. is viewable and
The change effect executing means can execute a change effect that changes the mode of both the special display displayed in the first area and the special display displayed in the second area (Fig. 8-6 (A6), ( See A7)))
You can do it.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the amusement during execution of the change effect and maintain the sense of anticipation.

Hypothetically, when a change effect is executed to change only one of the special display displayed in the first area and the special display displayed in the second area, the special display displayed in the first area and the special display displayed in the second area It is assumed that the special display to be displayed will be in the same mode, and the player cannot expect which kind of special effect will be performed, which makes the player feel bored. Therefore, by executing a change effect that changes the mode of both the special display displayed in the first area and the special display displayed in the second area, the special display displayed in the first area and the second area It is possible to maintain a sense of anticipation by maintaining a step difference from the special display displayed in the .

(Means 009-7) The special display means displays a special display in a first area (left panel display in this example) and a second area (right panel display in this example) different from the first area. is viewable and
The change effect executing means does not execute the change effect when the mode of the special display displayed in the first area is the special mode (in this example, when the left panel display is the display corresponding to cut-in E, the change effect execution means does not execute the change effect). There is no production pattern for executing production (see FIG. 8-4 (C)))
You can do it.

According to such a configuration, by differentiating the mode of the special display displayed in the first area and the mode of the special display displayed in the second area, the expectation is maintained until the special effect is executed. can do.

(Means 009-8) The special display means displays a special display in a first area (left panel display in this example) and a second area (right panel display in this example) different from the first area. is viewable and
Effect display means capable of displaying a different effect display from the special display (in this example, the part that executes step S172, 008IWS806 in the effect control CPU 120),
The effect display means displays a display according to the progress of a predetermined effect in a third area (in this example, a display area (external panel display area) excluding left and right panel displays) different from the first area and the second area. A certain specific display (in this example, a battle display corresponding to the super reach effect) can be displayed,
The specific display consists of a first specific display (in this example, a battle display of a defense pattern) and a second specific display that is more advantageous for the player than the first specific display (in this example, a larger hit than the defense pattern). battle display of highly reliable attack patterns against (see FIG. 8-4 (A))),
When the second specific display is displayed, the rate at which the change effect is executed is higher than when the first specific display is displayed (in this example, the attack pattern battle display is higher than the defense pattern battle display). 8-4 (A)), and it is easier to select an effect pattern with a change effect in the case of a big hit than in the case of a loss (Fig. 8-4 (A)). 8-4 (C) and FIG. 8-5), when the battle display of the attack pattern is performed, the ratio of performing the change effect is higher than when the battle display of the defense pattern is performed),
The effect display means can display the second specific display at a plurality of timings during the special period (in this example, the attack pattern battle display can be displayed up to three times in the first to third turns ( See Figure 8-4 (A)))
You can do it.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to expect that a plurality of times of changing effects will be flown during the special period.

(Means 009-9) The degree of expectation to be controlled in an advantageous state differs depending on the timing at which the change effect is performed (in this example, the timing T1 to T3 is earlier in the case of a big hit than in the case of a loss). Since it is easy to select the effect pattern for executing the change effect with , the earlier the timing at which the change effect is performed, the higher the expectation that the big hit will be controlled (Fig. 8-4 (A), Fig. 8-5 (A ) ~ (C) reference))
You can do it.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve interest.

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

Claims (1)

A gaming machine capable of performing variable display of identification information and being able to be controlled in an advantageous state for a player,
Predetermined effect executing means capable of executing a predetermined effect for notifying whether or not the advantageous state is controlled during variable display of identification information;
a special effect executing means capable of executing a special effect suggesting that the advantageous state is controlled at a specific timing in the effect period of the predetermined effect;
special display means capable of displaying a plurality of special displays in a special period up to the specific timing in the production period of the predetermined production,
The special display means can display the special display in a plurality of types of modes,
further comprising change effect execution means capable of executing a change effect during the special period to change the mode of the special display;
When the change effect is executed, the ratio of control to the advantageous state is higher than when the change effect is not executed,
The special effect executing means performs an effect using a display related to one of the plurality of special displays displayed by the special display means, and makes at least part of the effect display in the predetermined effect difficult to see. It is possible to execute a special production,
The special display means is
It is possible to change the mode of special display and the size of the range of the display area,
A special display can be displayed in a first area and a second area different from the first area,
It is possible to change the mode of the special display displayed in the first area, and it is possible to change the mode of the special display displayed in the second area,
It is possible to display the special display displayed in the first area and the special display displayed in the second area in parallel in a common manner,
If the mode of special indication is a special mode, do not change the mode of special indication,
The special period includes a first period and a second period closer to the specific timing than the first period,
A gaming machine, wherein a rate at which the changing effect is executed in the first period is different from a rate at which the changing effect is executed in the second period.

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