JP7326090B2 - game machine - Google Patents

Description

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

As a gaming machine, 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 mode. Further, the variable display including the reach effect is called the reach variable display. Then, if the display result of the pattern variably displayed in the variable display area is not a specific display result, it becomes "missing" and the variable display state ends. A player plays a game while enjoying how to generate a big hit.

In a game machine such as a pachinko game machine, there has been proposed a technique for displaying character information of characters' lines in different modes during execution of a super ready-to-win effect (for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2016-77592 A

According to the technique described in Patent Document 1, when displaying a moving image to which a character image is added, the control load for displaying the moving image increases, or recognition of the character image becomes difficult. Inconvenience may occur in display control.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned actual situation, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that enables appropriate display control.

(Means α) Variable display of a plurality of types of effect identification information is performed to derive and display the display result, control is possible in an advantageous state for the player, and among a plurality of set values with different degrees of advantage for the player. A gaming machine that can be set to either
a specific display means capable of displaying a specific display corresponding to the variable display being executed;
an effect executing means capable of executing a specific effect of displaying a moving image to which a character image is added;
a first storage area for storing data related to moving images;
a second storage area for storing data relating to character images;
moving image control means for controlling display of a moving image using data in the first storage area;
character image control means for controlling the display of character images using the data in the second storage area;
the data in the second storage area includes data on a plurality of character image components including a first component and a second component;
The character image control means is
When one moving image is displayed, it is possible to display a character image added to the one moving image,
the first component and the second component can be changed in a predetermined period in which the character image is added to the one moving image and displayed;
The production executing means is
As the specific effects, a first specific effect corresponding to the case of being controlled in an advantageous state advantageous to the player and a second specific effect corresponding to the case not being controlled to the advantageous state can be executed,
The effect identification information and the character image are capable of executing a character information advance notice effect that variably displays different character information,
The character information derived and displayed in the character information preview effect can be displayed so as to be superimposed on the specific display,
As the mode of the character information, there are multiple types of modes with different expectations of being controlled to the advantageous state,
The moving image control means is capable of controlling display of moving images using different data in the first storage area for the first specific effect and the second specific effect,
a character image data table composed of data relating to a plurality of character image constituent elements in the second storage area;
The character image data table that can be used when executing the first specific effect includes a first character image data table and a second character image data table different from the first character image data table. ,
The character image data table that can be used when executing the second specific effect includes the first character image data table and the second character image data table,
The degree of expectation that the advantageous state is controlled when the character image is displayed using the second character image data table, rather than when the character image is displayed using the first character image data table. is high,
The first character image data table includes first data for displaying the first character image using the first component composed of first character information and the second component composed of first display setting information. and second data for displaying a second character image using the first component configured by second character information and the second component configured by second display setting information. ,
The second character image data table displays the third character image using the first data, the first element composed of the third character information, and the second element composed of the third display setting information. and a third data to
a ratio of displaying a character image using the first character image data table or the second character image data table differs between when the setting value is the first setting value and when the setting value is the second setting value;
It is characterized by
(Means A) A gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine capable of performing variable display of a plurality of types of effect identification information, deriving and displaying a display result, and being controllable to an advantageous state for the player,
a specific display means capable of displaying a specific display corresponding to the variable display being executed;
an effect executing means capable of executing a specific effect of displaying a moving image to which a character image is added;
a first storage area for storing data related to moving images;
a second storage area for storing data relating to character images;
moving image control means for controlling display of a moving image using data in the first storage area;
character image control means for controlling the display of character images using the data in the second storage area;
the data in the second storage area includes data on a plurality of character image components including a first component and a second component;
The character image control means can change the first component and the second component during the display period of the character image added to one moving image,
The production executing means is
As the specific effects, a first specific effect corresponding to the case of being controlled in an advantageous state advantageous to the player and a second specific effect corresponding to the case not being controlled to the advantageous state can be executed,
The effect identification information and the character image are capable of executing a character information advance notice effect that variably displays different character information,
The character information derived and displayed in the character information preview effect can be displayed so as to be superimposed on the specific display,
As the mode of the character information, there are multiple types of modes with different expectations of being controlled to the advantageous state,
The moving image control means is capable of controlling display of moving images using different data in the first storage area for the first specific effect and the second specific effect,
a character image data table composed of data relating to a plurality of character image constituent elements in the second storage area;
The character image data table that can be used when executing the first specific effect includes a first character image data table and a second character image data table different from the first character image data table. ,
The character image data table that can be used when executing the second specific effect includes the first character image data table and the second character image data table,
The degree of expectation that the advantageous state is controlled when the character image is displayed using the second character image data table, rather than when the character image is displayed using the first character image data table. is high,
The first character image data table includes first data for displaying the first character image using a first component made up of first character information and a second component made up of first display setting information; and second data for displaying the second character image using a first component configured by the second character information and a second component configured by the second display setting information,
The second character image data table displays the third character image using the first data, the first element composed of the third character information, and the second element composed of the third display setting information. a third data to
It is characterized by
Furthermore, (Means 1) The gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot game state) that is advantageous to the player, and has a plurality of set values (for example, , Set value "1" ~ "6") set value can be set to one of the setting means (for example, in the game control microcomputer 100, execute setting confirmation processing and setting change processing when the power is turned on, currently A part that checks the set value or changes the set value) and a specific effect execution means that can execute a specific effect (for example, a specific effect of the first mode to the seventh mode) (for example, in the effect control CPU 120 , steps 102IWS503, S506, S509, S512, S515, S518, S521, S907), and the specific effect execution means includes a specific mode (for example, a third mode, a fourth mode), and the specified A specific effect of a plurality of effect modes including a special mode (e.g., first mode) different from the mode can be executed, and a first set value (e.g., set value "1") is set and controlled to be in an advantageous state. When the second set value (for example, set value "6") more advantageous to the player than the first set value is set and the special mode is controlled in an advantageous state, the rate is higher than when the special mode is set. (For example, the production control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute the first specific production using the first specific production execution lottery table shown in FIG. 8-7 (A), so that the set value The first specific performance is executed at a higher rate when the big win is achieved when the set value is set to "6" than when the big win is achieved when the set value is set to "1"), advantageous state. , and does not correspond to the setting suggestion regarding the setting means (e.g., the fifth mode and the sixth mode), and the suggestion mode (e.g., , third mode, and fourth mode), and furthermore, moving image effects (for example, SP reach A and SP reach B moving image effect execution means (for example, effect control microprocessor 91AK100, etc.) capable of executing a reach effect, etc.), a first storage area (for example, storage area 91AKM11, etc.) for storing data related to moving images, and data related to character images a second storage area (for example, a storage area 91AKM13) for storing a moving image control means (for example, a video decoder 91AK143, a moving image renderer 91AK144, etc.) for controlling display of a moving image using the data in the first storage area; character image control means (for example, video decoder 91AK143, text image renderer 91AK146, etc.) for controlling the display of character images using the data in the second storage area; including data on a plurality of character image components including a text image specified by text image specification information) and a second component (for example, display style set by text display setting information), character image control The means is characterized in that the first component and the second component can be changed during the display period of the character image added to one moving image (see, for example, FIG. 13-7). According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve interest in the point that the player pays attention to whether or not the specific effect is executed in the special mode. In addition, it is possible to improve the interest of the specific performance. Appropriate display control is also possible.

(Means 2) In the means 1, variable display execution means capable of executing variable display (for example, a portion that executes steps S110 to S113 in the game control microcomputer 100), and ready-to-win effect can be executed during variable display Reach production execution means (for example, in the production control CPU 120, the part that executes step 102 IWS 805 when the variation pattern is any of Pt13, Pt15, Pt21, and Pt22), and the specific production execution means is the reach production A specific effect can be executed during execution (for example, the effect control CPU 120 can execute a specific effect during reach (see FIGS. 8-9)). According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest of the specific presentation.

(Means 3) In means 1 or 2, the specific effect executing means can execute a specific effect with the variable display that has not yet started as a notice target executable). According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest of the specific presentation.

(Means 4) In any one of means 1 to 3, a variable display executing means capable of executing variable display and a ready-to-win effect executing means capable of executing a ready-to-win effect during the variable display are provided, and the specific effect executing means is a ready-to-win game. Based on the action of the player during execution of the effect, it is possible to execute the specific effect of the special mode (for example, the effect control CPU 120 executes steps 102IWS906 to S909). According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest of the specific presentation.

(Means 5) In any one of means 1 to 4, a gaming machine capable of controlling a plurality of types of advantageous states with different degrees of advantage (for example, variable probability big win, normal big win), wherein the specific effect execution means is controlled to a high advantageous state (for example, the production control CPU 120 can execute the first specific production only when the probability variable jackpot is achieved (FIG. 8-7 ( A) see))). According to such a configuration, it is suggested that a set value with a high degree of advantage is set when controlled to an advantageous state with a high degree of advantage, and thus the amusement can be improved.

(Means 6) In any of means 1 to 5, when the gaming machine is controllable to a plurality of types of advantageous states with different degrees of advantage, and the specific effect executing means is controlled to an advantageous state with a low degree of advantage. (For example, the effect control CPU 120 may be capable of executing the first specific effect only when a normal jackpot is achieved). According to such a configuration, it is possible to reduce the player's disappointment due to being controlled to an advantageous state with a low advantage, and to motivate the player to continue playing the game.

(Means 7) In any of means 1 to 6, a gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1) that is controllable to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot game state) that is advantageous to the player, wherein the setting means comprises: A plurality of stages of set values including advantageous set values and unfavorable set values with different probabilities of being controlled at least to an advantageous state (for example, setting values from 1, which is the most unfavorable set value for the player, to the most advantageous set value for the player) 6 value) can be set to any setting value (for example, the game control microcomputer 100 executes the setting value change process), and for determining whether to control to an advantageous state Judgment random number generation means (for example, random number circuit 104) capable of producing judgment random number values, judgment random number values generated by the judgment random number generation means, and set values set by setting means Advantageous state determination means (for example, game control microcomputer 100 portion for executing special symbol normal processing) for determining whether or not to control to an advantageous state based on the corresponding advantageous state determination value, and advantageous state A game control means (for example, a part where the game control microcomputer 100 executes the special symbol process shown in FIG. 5) that can be controlled to an advantageous state based on the determination by the determination means that the game is controlled to an advantageous state. Since the number of advantageous state determination values differs depending on the set value, the probability of being controlled to an advantageous state differs (for example, as shown in FIGS. 9-1 to 9-10, the set set value part where the probability of being controlled to the big hit game state differs depending on the number of the big hit judgment value), the advantageous state judgment value is a set value of a plurality of stages that can be set by the setting means within a predetermined numerical range At least a common numerical range (for example, a common numerical range of jackpot determination values in the range of 1020 to 1237) is set, and the advantageous state determination value of the advantageous setting value is set in the predetermined numerical range, in the common numerical range and a non-common numerical range that is not set in the advantageous state judgment value of the disadvantageous set value (for example, a non-common numerical range of the jackpot judgment value, which is a range from 1238 to a value according to each set value). , and the common numerical range and the non-common numerical range are set to be continuous numerical ranges from a predetermined reference value (for example, as shown in FIGS. 9-7 and 9-8, The numerical range may be set as a continuous numerical range with 1020 as the jackpot reference value regardless of whether it is a normal state or a variable probability state). According to such a configuration, it is possible to reduce the processing load for determining whether or not to control in an advantageous state.

(Means 8) In any of means 1 to 7, variable display means (for example, game control microcomputer 100, effect control CPU 120) capable of executing variable display (for example, variable display), and advantageous for players Advantageous state control means (e.g., game control microcomputer 100) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (e.g., jackpot game state), and display means (e.g., effect control CPU 120, image display device 5), The display means displays a special display corresponding to the setting suggestion regarding the setting means (for example, a combination of mini-slot symbols in which the winning hand is "Bell") and a specific display corresponding to the suggestion of control in an advantageous state (a winning hand is "Watermelon"). ", "Cherry", or a combination of mini-slot symbols that are "7 matching", symbols of "No display", "CHANCE", "Extreme heat", or "FEVER"), and a variable display period is a predetermined period of time, a special display can be displayed (when the variation pattern (variation time) is non-reach loss (10 seconds), normal reach loss (30 seconds), or normal reach jackpot (30 seconds), the established hand is " It is possible to stop display a combination of mini-slot symbols that become a bell), and when the variable display period is longer than a predetermined period, it is possible to display a specific display after displaying a special display (for example, a variation pattern (variation time) is a super reach loss (120 seconds) or a super reach jackpot (120 seconds), after the combination of mini-slot symbols in which the winning hand is "bell" is stopped and displayed, the winning hand is "watermelon", "cherry" , or 7 combination of mini-slot symbols can be stopped and displayed, and symbols of ``no display'', ``CHANCE'', ``hot heat'', or ``FEVER'' can be stopped and displayed. ). According to such a configuration, it is possible to display the special display with priority over the specific display, so it is possible to improve interest in setting suggestion.

Further, the embodiments for carrying out the invention to be described later include inventions related to gaming machines of means 9 to 16 below. Conventionally, in gaming machines, there has been a technology that allows character information of characters' lines to be displayed in different modes during execution of a super reach effect, as disclosed in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2016-77592. In such a game machine, when displaying a moving image to which a character image is added, the control load for displaying the moving image increases, or the recognition of the character image becomes difficult. In view of this point, there is a demand for providing a gaming machine that enables appropriate display control.

(Means 9) A gaming machine capable of executing a game (e.g., pachinko gaming machine 1, etc.), in which a moving image effect for displaying a moving image to which a character image is added (e.g., reach effect of SP reach A or SP reach B, etc.) ), a first storage area (for example, a storage area 91AKM11) for storing data related to moving images, and a second storage area for storing data related to character images. 2 storage areas (for example, storage area 91AKM13), moving image control means (for example, video decoder 91AK143, moving image renderer 91AK144, etc.) for controlling display of moving images using data in the first storage area; Character image control means (for example, video decoder 91AK143, text image renderer 91AK146, etc.) for controlling the display of character images using the data in the storage area, and the data in the second storage area is the first component (for example, text a text image specified by image specifying information) and a second component (for example, a display style set by text display setting information); can change the first component and the second component during the display period of the character image added to one moving image (see FIG. 13-7, for example).
Such a configuration enables appropriate display control.

(Means 10) In means 9, the character image control means can change the second component related to the common character image when displaying the character image corresponding to the common first component during the display period. (see, eg, Figure 13-8).
In such a configuration, appropriate display control is possible.

(Means 11) In means 9 or 10, the character image control means uses information common to a specific image different from the character image (for example, field data constituting a color field) to obtain a second image related to the character image. Components may be variable (see, eg, FIG. 13-6).
In such a configuration, appropriate display control is possible.

(Means 12) In any one of means 9 to 11, the character image control means can display a specific character image corresponding to a specific first component group (for example, a text image indicating "extra hot"). Yes, and the second component related to the specific character image may be changeable at a plurality of timings (see FIG. 13-8, for example).
In such a configuration, appropriate display control is possible.

(Means 13) In any one of means 9 to 12, the character image control means may be capable of individually changing and displaying the first component and the second component related to the character image (for example, (see Figure 13-4).
In such a configuration, appropriate display control is possible.

(Means 14) In any one of means 9 to 13, the data in the second storage area may include outline data (such as outline font data) that can be used to display character images.
In such a configuration, appropriate display control is possible.

(Means 15) In any one of means 9 to 14, when a specific element is set as a character image component (for example, when the color field is "gold"), a glossy character image is displayed. , the character image may be displayed with an effect image added around the character image (see, for example, FIG. 13-8).
In such a configuration, appropriate display control is possible.

(Means 16) In any of means 9 to 15, when a special element is set as a character image constituent element (for example, when the color field is "rainbow"), a predetermined range (for example, the coordinates in the character or the display time ) in which a plurality of display colors are sequentially changed (for example, red, orange, yellow, green, water, blue, bluish purple, reddish purple, etc.).
In such a configuration, appropriate display control is possible.

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 for demonstrating the big-hit probability and small-hit probability for every setting value. It is an explanatory view showing a fluctuation pattern table. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of the production|presentation control command which the microcomputer for game control transmits. 9 is a flowchart showing a specific example of command analysis processing; 9 is a flowchart showing variable display start setting processing; 9 is a flow chart showing an advance notice effect setting process; It is explanatory drawing which shows the 1st specific production execution lottery table - the 7th specific production execution lottery table and the special production execution lottery table. It is a flow chart which shows production processing during variable display in production control process processing. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing a display example of the image display device in a specific effect; FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing a display result determination table; FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing a display result determination table; FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing a display result determination table; FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing a display result determination table; FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing a display result determination table; FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing a display result determination table; It is a diagram showing the numerical range of the big hit and the numerical range of the small hit in the variable display of the first special figure in the normal state or the time saving state. It is a diagram showing the numerical range of the big hit and the numerical range of the small hit in the variable display of the first special figure in the variable probability state. It is a figure showing the numerical range of the big hit and the numerical range of the small hit in the variable display of the second special figure in the normal state or the time saving state. It is a diagram showing the numerical range of the big hit and the numerical range of the small hit in the variable display of the second special figure in the variable probability state. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of each piece of display information displayed on the image display device; It is a flowchart which shows an example of the production|presentation determination process performed at the time of a fluctuation start. (G) is an explanatory diagram showing a table for determining whether or not to execute the first setting suggestion; FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing a table for determining whether or not to execute an effect, (I1) and (I2) are used when the first setting suggestion effect is not executed, and are used to determine whether or not to execute an expectation level notice effect. (J) is an explanatory diagram showing a table for determining the effect mode of the second change effect. (K) is an explanatory diagram showing a winning combination determination table for the expectation level advance notice effect, which is used when the first set suggestion effect is executed, and (L) is used when the first set suggestion effect is not executed. (M) is an explanatory diagram showing a table for determining whether or not to execute the second setting suggestion effect. It is a time chart which shows the execution timing of various production|presentations. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of an effect mode related to various effects; FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of an effect mode related to various effects; It is a flow chart which shows an example of processing in game control main processing. FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing an example of variable display start setting processing related to the characteristic portion 60AK; FIG. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing an example of operation effect determination processing related to a characteristic portion 60AK; FIG. FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an example of determination of the presence or absence of an operation effect and the number of times for the characteristic part 60AK; FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an example of determining the number of setting suggestions related to a characteristic portion 60AK; FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a configuration example of a setting suggestion pattern related to a characteristic portion 60AK; FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an example of determination of a setting suggestion pattern related to a characteristic portion 60AK; FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an example of determination of the number of times of value notification related to the characteristic part 60AK; FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing an example of variable display effect processing related to a characteristic portion 60AK; FIG. It is a figure which shows the execution period and execution timing of various production|presentation based on characteristic part 60AK. FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an execution example of an operation presentation related to a characteristic portion 60AK; FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an execution example of an operation presentation related to a characteristic portion 60AK; It is a figure which shows the structural example of the production|presentation control board which concerns on characteristic part 91AK and 92AK. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a configuration example of a storage area related to characteristic parts 91AK and 92AK; FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of determination of moving image data and a text display process table relating to feature parts 91AK and 92AK; FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a configuration example of a text display process table related to characteristic parts 91AK and 92AK; It is a figure which shows the example of text display control based on characteristic parts 91AK and 92AK. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the text display setting information based on characteristic parts 91AK and 92AK. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a text display example related to characteristic portions 91AK and 92AK; FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a text display example related to characteristic portions 91AK and 92AK; FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a text display example related to characteristic portions 91AK and 92AK;

(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 102IW)
Next, the characteristic portion 102IW will be described.

(jackpot probability)
FIG. 8-1 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the jackpot probability for each set value. In this example, any one of a plurality of set values with different degrees of advantage for the player (in this example, different jackpot probabilities) can be set. Setting confirmation processing and setting change processing can be executed to check the current set values and change the set values. In addition, as shown in FIG. 8-1, this example shows a case where the setting can be changed in six stages from setting values "1" to "6". It should be noted that the configuration is not limited to the case where the setting can be changed in 6 steps, but may be configured so that the setting can be changed in 2 to 5 steps, or in 7 or more steps.

In the example shown in FIG. 8-1, in the non-variable state (low probability state), the set value "1" is the lowest jackpot probability "205/65536", which is the most disadvantageous setting for the player. Then, the set value "2", the set value "3", the set value "4", and the set value "5" increase in order, and the set value "6" has the highest hit probability "247/65536". It is high and is the most advantageous setting for the player. In addition, in the example shown in FIG. 8-1, in the variable probability state (high probability state), the overall winning probability of the jackpot is 10 times compared to the non-variable state (low probability state), and the set value "1 ' has the lowest jackpot probability of '2050/65536', which is the most disadvantageous setting for the player. Then, the set value "2", the set value "3", the set value "4", and the set value "5" increase in order, and the set value "6" has the highest hit probability "2470/65536". It is high and is the most advantageous setting for the player.

In addition, in the present characterizing portion 102IW, a gaming machine that is not provided with a small hit will be described. The small hit probability may be constant regardless of whether it is a non-variable probability state (low probability state) or a variable probability state (high probability state).

When the jackpot is determined, the jackpot type such as normal jackpot (non-probability variable jackpot) or probability variable jackpot is also determined. Regardless of whether or not, each jackpot type is determined with the same probability. In addition, in a gaming machine provided with a small win, it is conceivable to configure it so that when it is determined as a small win, it is further determined as a plurality of types of small wins. Each small hit type may be determined with the same probability regardless of which of the set values "1" to "6".

In addition, the variation pattern is determined when the variable display is started, and each variation pattern is determined with the same probability regardless of which of the set values "1" to "6".

The characteristic portion 102IW is provided with a variation pattern shown in FIG. 8B. As shown in FIG. 8-2, as a variation pattern when the variable display result is a loss, there is a variation pattern Pt11 in which the effect content is non-reach loss and the variation time is 5 seconds, and a change pattern Pt11 in which the effect content is non-reach loss. There is a variation pattern Pt12 with a short variation time of 2 seconds, a variation pattern Pt13 with a variation time of 15 seconds with the content of performance being out of normal reach, and a variation pattern Pt13 with a content of performance being out of normal reach with a variation time of 30 seconds. A variation pattern Pt14 is provided. In addition, as shown in FIG. 8-2, as a variation pattern when the variable display result is a big hit, a variation pattern Pt21 in which the effect is a normal reach jackpot and the variation time is 15 seconds, and a change pattern Pt21 where the effect content is a super reach jackpot. and a variation pattern Pt22 having a variation time of 30 seconds.

(Variation pattern table)
The characteristic portion 084IW is provided with a variation pattern shown in FIG. 8-2. As shown in FIG. 8-2, as a variation pattern when the variable display result is a loss, there is a variation pattern Pt11 in which the effect content is non-reach loss and the variation time is 5 seconds, and a change pattern Pt11 in which the effect content is non-reach loss. There is a variation pattern Pt12 with a short variation time of 2 seconds, a variation pattern Pt13 with a variation time of 15 seconds with the content of performance being out of normal reach, and a variation pattern Pt13 with a content of performance being out of normal reach with a variation time of 30 seconds. A variation pattern Pt14 is provided. In addition, as shown in FIG. 8-2, as a variation pattern when the variable display result is a big hit, a variation pattern Pt21 in which the effect is a normal reach jackpot and the variation time is 15 seconds, and a change pattern Pt21 where the effect content is a super reach jackpot. and a variation pattern Pt22 having a variation time of 30 seconds.

FIG. 8-3 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the content of the effect control command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 100. FIG. In the example shown in FIG. 8-3, the command 80XX (H) is an effect control command (variation pattern command) that designates the variation pattern of the decorative design that is variably displayed on the image display device 5 corresponding to the variable display of the special design. (each corresponding to the variation pattern XX). That is, when a unique number is assigned to each of the usable variation patterns shown in FIG. 8-2, there is a variation pattern command corresponding to each of the variation patterns specified by that number. Note that "(H)" indicates a hexadecimal number. Moreover, the production control command specifying the variation pattern is also a command for specifying the start of variation. Therefore, when the command 80XX(H) is received, the effect control CPU 120 controls the image display device 5 to start variable display of the decoration pattern.

Commands 8C01(H) to 8C03(H) are effect control commands indicating whether or not a big hit is to be made and the type of big hit. Since the effect control CPU 120 determines the display result of the decoration pattern according to the reception of the commands 8C01(H) to 8C03(H), the commands 8C01(H) to 8C03(H) are called display result designation commands.

The command 8D01 (H) is an effect control command (first symbol variation designation command) indicating to start variable display (variation) of the first special symbol. The command 8D02 (H) is an effect control command (second symbol variation designation command) indicating to start variable display (variation) of the second special symbol. The first symbol variation specification command and the second symbol variation specification command may be collectively called a special symbol specific command (or symbol variation specification command). In addition, information indicating whether to start the variable display of the first special symbol or to start the variable display of the second special symbol may be included in the variation pattern command.

Command 8F00 (H) is an effect control command (symbol determination designation command) for ending the variable display (fluctuation) of the fourth symbol and deriving and displaying the display result (stop symbol). Upon receiving the pattern confirmation designation command, the effect control CPU 120 terminates the variable display (fluctuation) of the fourth pattern and derives and displays the display result.

Command 9000 (H) is an effect control command (initialization designation command: power-on designation command) transmitted when power supply to the gaming machine is started. Command 9200 (H) is an effect control command (power failure recovery designation command) transmitted when the power supply to the gaming machine is restarted. When the power supply to the game machine is started, the game control microcomputer 100 transmits a power failure restoration designation command if data is stored in the backup RAM, and otherwise designates initialization. Send command.

Command 9F00(H) is an effect control command (customer waiting demonstration designation command) that designates a customer waiting demonstration.

Command A001 (H) is an effect control command (big hit start designation command: fanfare designation command) for designating the start of a big hit game, that is, to display a fanfare screen.

The command A1XX(H) is an effect control command (command for specifying during the opening of the large winning opening) that indicates the display during the opening of the large winning opening for the number of times (round) indicated by XX. In addition, since the value designating the round is set in the EXT data for each round, the special prize opening designation command is transmitted. For example, when executing the 1st round during the jackpot game, a designation command (A101 (H)) during the opening of the big winning opening that designates the round 1 is transmitted, and when executing the 10th round during the jackpot game , a special prize opening open designation command (A10A (H)) that designates round 10 is transmitted. A2XX(H) is an effect control command (designated command after opening the big winning opening) indicating closing of the big winning opening for the number of times (round) indicated by XX. In addition, since the command after opening the big winning gate is transmitted with the value designating the round set in the EXT data for each round, the command after opening the big winning gate different for each round is transmitted. For example, when ending the 1st round during the jackpot game, a designation command (A201 (H)) after opening the big winning opening that designates the round 1 is transmitted, and when ending the 10th round during the jackpot game , a designation command (A20A (H)) after the opening of the big winning opening that designates round 10 is transmitted.

The command A301 (H) is an effect control command (jackpot end designation command: ending 1 designation command) for designating the end of the jackpot game, that is, to display the jackpot end screen. Incidentally, the jackpot end designation command (A301(H)) is used to end the jackpot game by the "normal jackpot" or "probability variable jackpot".

Command E1XX (H) is an effect control command (set value command) indicating that the set value indicated by XX is set. For example, a setting value command (E101(H)) that specifies a setting value of "1" when the setting value is "1", and a setting value command (E102(H)) that specifies a setting value of "2" when the setting value is "2". (H)) is a setting value command (E103(H)) that specifies a setting value of "3" when the setting value is "3", and a setting value of "4" when the setting value is "4". When the value command (E104(H)) is the setting value "5", the setting value is "5". When the setting value command (E105(H)) is the setting value "6", the setting value is "6". A set value command (E106(H)) specifying is sent.

(Command analysis processing)
FIG. 8-4 is a flow chart showing a specific example of the command analysis process (step S75). The production control command received from the main board 11 is stored in the reception command buffer, but in the command analysis process, the production control CPU 120 confirms the content of the command stored in the command reception buffer.

In the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 120 first confirms whether or not the received command is stored in the command reception buffer (step 102IWS301). Whether or not it is stored is determined by comparing the value of the command reception number counter and the read pointer. The case where the two match is the case where the received command is not stored. When the command reception buffer stores the reception command, the effect control CPU 120 reads the reception command from the command reception buffer (step 102IWS302). After reading, the value of the read pointer is incremented by 2 (step 102, IWS 303). The reason for incrementing by 2 is that 2 bytes (1 command) are read out at a time.

If the received effect control command is a set value command (step 102 IWS 304), the effect control CPU 120 stores the set value indicated by the received set value command in the set value storage area formed in the RAM 122 (step 102 IWS 305).

If the received effect control command is a variation pattern command (effect control command specifying a variation pattern) (step 102 IWS 306), the effect control CPU 120 stores the received variation pattern command in the variation pattern command stored in the RAM 122. store in the area (step 102 IWS 307). Then, the fluctuation pattern command reception flag is set (step 102 IWS 308).

If the received production control command is a display result designation command (production control command for designating whether or not to make a big hit, and the type of jackpot) (step 102 IWS 309), the production control CPU 120 stores the received display result designation command in the RAM 122. (step 102 IWS 310).

If the received effect control command is a pattern confirmation designation command (effect control command specifying that the stop pattern of the decorative pattern is confirmed and displayed) (step 102 IWS 311), the effect control CPU 120 sets a confirmation command reception flag ( step 102 (IWS 312).

If the received effect control command is another command, the effect control CPU 120 stores the received effect control command or sets a flag corresponding to the received effect control command (step 102IWS313). Then, the process proceeds to step 102 IWS 301 .

(Variable display start setting process)
FIG. 8-5 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 102IWS201).

In step 102IWS202, the effect control CPU120, step 102IWS201 read the variation pattern command, and the data stored in the display result designation command storage area (that is, the received display result designation command) according to the decorative pattern display result (Stop symbol) is determined (step 102 IWS 202). That is, by executing the process of step 102 IWS 202 by the effect control CPU 120, according to the variable display pattern (variation pattern) determined by the variable display pattern determining 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 102 IWS 202, 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 only on the variation pattern command. .

In step 102 IWS 202, for example, when the received display result designation command indicates a probability variable jackpot, the effect control CPU 120 determines a combination of ornamental 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 executes a notice effect setting process for determining whether or not to execute a notice effect (for example, a specific effect or a special effect described later) on the image display device 5 during the variable display of the decorative symbols ( step 102 (IWS 203).

Next, the effect control CPU 120 executes a variation pattern and a notice effect (for example, a dialogue notice effect, a step-up notice effect, a mini character notice effect, a group notice effect, a special effect) if execution is determined. A process table corresponding to the determined advance notice effect is selected (step 102 IWS 214). Then, the effect control CPU 120 starts the process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table (step 102IWS215).

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 and 8R as performance parts are controlled (step 102, IWS 216).

In addition, in this characteristic portion 102IW, the effect control CPU 120 controls such that the decorative 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 102IWS217). Then, the effect control CPU 120 updates the value of the effect process flag to "2" (step 102IWS218), and terminates the variable display start setting process.

FIG. 8-6 is a flow chart showing the advance notice effect setting process (step 102IWS203). In the advance notice effect setting process, the effect control CPU 120 can set execution of a specific effect and execution of a special effect, respectively. Here, specific effects and special effects will be described.

The “specific effect” is an effect in which a roulette image is rotated and displayed in a predetermined area of the image display device 5, and a predetermined pattern is stopped and displayed when the push button 31B is operated during a predetermined effective period. . As the specific effects, there are provided specific effects of first to seventh modes in which different patterns are stopped when an operation to the push button 31B is accepted during a predetermined effective period. Specifically, the specific effect of the first mode (hereinafter sometimes referred to as the "first specific effect") is the stopped symbol "7" (see FIG. 8-9 (D1)), and the specific effect of the second mode The effect (hereinafter sometimes referred to as “second specific effect”) has a “BAR” pattern to stop (see FIG. 8-9 (D2)), and the specific effect of the third mode (hereinafter referred to as “third specific effect ), the pattern to stop is a cherry (see FIG. 8-9 (D3)), and the specific effect of the fourth mode (hereinafter sometimes referred to as the "fourth specific effect") is a pattern to stop. It is a watermelon (see FIG. 8-9 (D4)), and the specific effect of the fifth mode (hereinafter sometimes referred to as “fifth specific effect”) has a stopping pattern of “hot heat” (see FIG. 8-9 (D5)), the special effect of the sixth mode (hereinafter sometimes referred to as "sixth specific effect") is a "chance" pattern (see FIG. 8-9 (D6)), and the seventh mode (hereinafter may be referred to as “seventh specific effect”) has a bell pattern (see FIG. 8-9 (D7)). In addition, in any of the specific effects, the bell is stopped when the operation of the push button 31B is not accepted within a predetermined effective period (see FIG. 8-9 (D7)). This encourages the player to actively participate in the game.

The first specific performance and the second specific performance are performances having the functions of set value suggestion which suggests which set value is set and reliability suggestion which suggests the reliability of a big hit. . The third specific effect and the fourth specific effect are effects that have the setting value suggesting function but do not have the reliability suggesting function. The fifth specific effect and the sixth specific effect are effects that have a reliability suggestion function but do not have a setting value suggestion function. The seventh specific effect is a effect that does not have the function of suggesting the reliability level or suggesting the set value.

A "special effect" is a effect for notifying that a big hit will occur. Specifically, a special effect LED (not shown) is provided in the lower portion of the image display device 5, and the special effect is performed by causing the special effect LED to emit light in rainbow colors. Note that the lamp control board 14 in the characteristic portion 102IW is equipped with various circuits for driving the LEDs for special effect, drives the LED for special effect based on the lamp signal supplied from the display control unit 123, and outputs the lamp signal. turns on/off the LED for special effects in a manner specified by .

Moreover, both the specific effect and the special effect are effects that can be executed in the ready-to-win state. As described above, the specific effect is the effect using the image display device 5, and the special effect is the effect using the special effect LED, so the execution period of the specific effect and the execution period of the special effect overlap. Even in such a case, the configuration is such that it can be executed without interfering with each other.

It should be noted that if the specific effect and the special effect are executed in duplicate at the same time, the effect becomes complicated and it becomes difficult for the player to recognize the contents of the multiple effects. In order to prevent this, the specific effect and the special effect may be performed so as not to overlap the specific effect and the special effect at the same time. For example, the execution period of the specific effect and the execution period of the special effect may be set in advance as a period that cannot overlap. Alternatively, it is preset as a period in which the execution period of the specific effect and the execution period of the special effect may overlap, and if the execution period of the specific effect and the execution period of the special effect overlap, the specific effect and the special effect Execution of at least one of the effects may be restricted. For example, if the execution period of the specific effect and the execution period of the special effect overlap, the execution of one of the effects is prohibited (cancelled), or the execution timing of one or both is shifted. It may prevent the special effect from being duplicated at the same time.

In the notice effect setting process, the effect control CPU 120 first confirms whether or not there is a non-reach fluctuation (step 102 IWS500), and if it is a non-reach change, the notice effect setting process is terminated. It can be confirmed by referring to the variation pattern command read in step 102 IWS 201 whether or not there is a non-reach variation.

If it is not non-reach variation, the effect control CPU 120 performs a first specific effect execution lottery for determining whether or not to execute the first specific effect (step 102IWS501). Specifically, the first specific effect execution lottery is performed using the first specific effect execution lottery table shown in FIG. 8-7(A).

FIG. 8-7(A) is an explanatory diagram showing a first specific effect execution lottery table. In the first specific effect execution lottery table shown in FIG. 8-7 (A), the execution of the first specific effect for each set value ("1" to "6") and variable display results (probability variable big hit, normal big hit, loss) A judgment value is assigned for the presence or absence of

For example, when the variable display result is a probability variable jackpot, it is not decided to execute the first specific effect when the set value is any one of "1" to "5", and when the set value is "6". It is decided to execute the first specific effect at a rate of 5%. Further, for example, when the variable display result is a normal jackpot or a loss, execution of the first specific effect is not determined regardless of the set value.

In this manner, the first specific effect is a effect that definitely notifies that the set value is "6" and that the variable display result is a probability variable jackpot.

When the execution of the first specific effect is determined, the effect control CPU 120 sets the execution of the first specific effect (Y of step 102IWS502, S503), and proceeds to step 102IWS522.

When the effect control CPU 120 determines not to execute the first specific effect, it performs a second specific effect execution lottery for determining whether or not to execute the second specific effect (step 102IWS504). Specifically, the second specific effect execution lottery is performed using the second specific effect execution lottery table shown in FIG. 8-7(B).

FIG. 8-7(B) is an explanatory diagram showing a second specific effect execution lottery table. In the second specific effect execution lottery table shown in FIG. 8-7 (B), determination as to whether or not the second specific effect is executed for each set value (“1” to “6”) and variable display result (big hit, lose) value is assigned.

For example, when the variable display result is a big hit, it is not decided to execute the second specific effect when the set value is one of '1' to '3', and the set value is '4' to '6'. , it is decided to execute the second specific effect at a rate of 10%. Further, for example, when the variable display result is a normal jackpot or a loss, execution of the second specific effect is not determined regardless of the set value.

In this way, the second specific effect has a set value of "4" to "6" (a set value that is advantageous for the player), and the variable display result is determined to be a big win. It is a production that informs

The "advantageous set value" and the "disadvantageous set value" for the player are classified on the basis of the probability of the big win (the set value where the probability of the big hit is equal to or higher than a predetermined threshold value is regarded as the "advantageous set value"). , a set value that is less than a predetermined threshold value is defined as a “disadvantageous set value”), or is classified based on the ball output rate (ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of game balls fired) (A set value with a payout rate of 100% or more is defined as an “advantageous set value”, and a set value with a payout rate of less than 100% is defined as a “disadvantageous set value”).

When the execution of the second specific effect is determined, the effect control CPU 120 sets the execution of the second specific effect (Y of step 102IWS505, S506), and proceeds to step 102IWS522.

When the effect control CPU 120 determines not to execute the second specific effect, it performs a third specific effect execution lottery for determining whether or not to execute the third specific effect (step 102IWS507). Specifically, the third specific effect execution lottery is performed using the third specific effect execution lottery table shown in FIG. 8-7(C).

FIG. 8-7(C) is an explanatory diagram showing a third specific effect execution lottery table. In the third specific effect execution lottery table shown in FIG. 8-7 (C), determination as to whether or not the third specific effect is executed for each set value (“1” to “6”) and variable display result (big hit, lose) value is assigned.

For example, regardless of whether the variable display result is a big hit or a loss, when the set value is "1", it is decided to execute the third specific effect at a rate of 1%, and the set value is " When the set value is "2", it is decided to execute the third specific performance at a rate of 2%, and when the set value is "3", it is decided to execute the third specific performance at a rate of 3%, and the set value is determined. is "4", decide to execute the third specific effect at a rate of 4%, and when the set value is "5", decide to execute the third specific effect at a rate of 5%, When the set value is "6", it is decided to execute the third specific effect at a rate of 6%.

In this way, the third specific effect is an effect that suggests that the set value that is advantageous to the player is set, but does not suggest the variable display result.

When the execution of the third specific effect is determined, the effect control CPU 120 sets the execution of the third specific effect (Y of step 102IWS508, S509), and proceeds to step 102IWS522.

When the effect control CPU 120 determines not to execute the third specific effect, it performs a fourth specific effect execution lottery for determining whether or not to execute the fourth specific effect (step 102IWS510). Specifically, the fourth specific effect execution lottery is performed using the fourth specific effect execution lottery table shown in FIG. 8-7(D).

FIG. 8-7(D) is an explanatory diagram showing a fourth specific effect execution lottery table. In the fourth specific effect execution lottery table shown in FIG. 8-7 (D), determination as to whether or not the fourth specific effect is executed for each set value (“1” to “6”) and variable display result (big hit, lose) value is assigned.

For example, regardless of whether the variable display result is a big hit or a loss, when the set value is "1", it is determined to execute the fourth specific effect at a rate of 11%, and the set value is " When the set value is "2", it is determined to execute the fourth specific effect at a rate of 12%, and when the set value is "3", it is determined to execute the fourth specific effect at a rate of 13%, and the set value is determined. is "4", decide to execute the fourth specific effect at a rate of 14%, and when the set value is "5", decide to execute the fourth specific effect at a rate of 15%, When the set value is "6", it is decided to execute the fourth specific effect at a rate of 16%.

In this way, the fourth specific effect is an effect that suggests that the set value that is advantageous to the player is set, but does not suggest the result of the variable display.

When the execution of the fourth specific effect is determined, the effect control CPU 120 sets the execution of the fourth specific effect (Y of step 102IWS511, S512), and proceeds to step 102IWS522.

When the effect control CPU 120 determines not to execute the fourth specific effect, it performs a fifth specific effect execution lottery for determining whether or not to execute the fifth specific effect (step 102IWS513). Specifically, the fifth specific effect execution lottery is performed using the fifth specific effect execution lottery table shown in FIG. 8-7(E).

FIG. 8-7(E) is an explanatory diagram showing a fifth specific effect execution lottery table. In the fifth specific effect execution lottery table shown in FIG. 8-7 (E), determination as to whether or not the fifth specific effect is executed for each set value (“1” to “6”) and variable display result (big hit, lose) value is assigned.

For example, if the variable display result is a big hit, it is decided to execute the fifth specific effect at a rate of 30% regardless of whether the set value is "1" to "6". Also, for example, if the variable display result is a failure, it is determined to execute the fifth specific effect at a rate of 5% regardless of whether the set value is "1" to "6".

In this way, the fifth specific effect is an effect that indicates whether or not the variable display result is a big hit, but does not indicate which set value is set.

When the execution of the fifth specific effect is determined, the effect control CPU 120 sets the execution of the fifth specific effect (Y of step 102IWS514, S515), and proceeds to step 102IWS522.

When the effect control CPU 120 determines not to execute the fifth specific effect, it performs a sixth specific effect execution lottery for determining whether or not to execute the sixth specific effect (step 102IWS516). Specifically, the second specific effect execution lottery is performed using the sixth specific effect execution lottery table shown in FIG. 8-7(F).

FIG. 8-7(F) is an explanatory diagram showing a sixth specific effect execution lottery table. In the sixth specific effect execution lottery table shown in FIG. 8-7 (F), determination as to whether or not the sixth specific effect is executed for each set value (“1” to “6”) and variable display result (big hit, lose) value is assigned.

For example, if the variable display result is a big hit, it is determined to execute the sixth specific effect at a rate of 20% regardless of whether the set value is "1" to "6". Further, for example, if the variable display result is a failure, it is determined to execute the sixth specific effect at a rate of 10% regardless of the set value being any of "1" to "6".

In this way, the sixth specific effect is an effect that indicates whether or not the variable display result is a big hit, but does not indicate which set value is set.

When the execution of the sixth specific effect is determined, the effect control CPU 120 sets the execution of the sixth specific effect (Y of step 102IWS517, S518), and proceeds to step 102IWS522.

When the effect control CPU 120 determines not to execute the sixth specific effect, it performs a seventh specific effect execution lottery for determining whether or not to execute the seventh specific effect (step 102IWS519). Specifically, the seventh specific effect execution lottery is performed using the seventh specific effect execution lottery table shown in FIG. 8-7 (G).

FIG. 8-7(G) is an explanatory diagram showing a seventh specific effect execution lottery table. In the seventh specific effect execution lottery table shown in FIG. 8-7 (G), determination as to whether or not the seventh specific effect is executed for each set value (“1” to “6”) and variable display result (big hit, lose) value is assigned.

For example, regardless of whether the variable display result is a big hit or a loss, and whether the set value is any of "1" to "6", it is decided to execute the seventh specific effect at a rate of 10%. do.

In this manner, the seventh specific effect is a effect that does not suggest whether the variable display result is a big win or which set value is set.

When the execution of the seventh specific effect is determined, the effect control CPU 120 sets the execution of the seventh specific effect (Y of step 102IWS520, S521), and proceeds to step 102IWS522.

At step 102IWS522, the effect control CPU 120 performs a special effect execution lottery for determining whether or not to execute a special effect (step 102IWS522). Specifically, a special effect execution lottery is performed using a special effect execution lottery table shown in FIG. 8-7(H).

FIG. 8-7(H) is an explanatory diagram showing a special effect execution lottery table. In the special effect execution lottery table shown in FIG. 8-7 (H), a determination value for whether or not to execute a special effect is assigned to each set value (“1” to “6”) and variable display result (big hit, lose). ing.

For example, if the variable display result is a big hit, it is decided to execute the special effect at a rate of 30% regardless of whether the set value is "1" to "6". Also, for example, if the variable display result is a failure, it is not decided to execute the special effect regardless of whether the set value is "1" to "6".

In this way, the special effect is a effect that definitely notifies that the variable display result is a big hit, but does not indicate which set value is set.

When the execution of the special effect is determined, the effect control CPU 120 sets the execution of the special effect (Y of step 102IWS523, S524), and terminates the advance notice effect setting process. When the execution of the special effect is set in step 102IWS524, the process table corresponding to the execution of the special effect is selected in step 102IWS214, and the special effect is executed by performing the processing of steps 102IWS216 and S805. there is

Although illustration is omitted, the effect control CPU 120, in the advance notice effect setting process, provides a notice effect (for example, dialogue notice effect, step-up notice effect , mini character announcement effect, group announcement effect) can be set.

FIG. 8-8 is a flow chart showing effect processing during variable display (step S172) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the effect processing during variable display, effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not execution of a specific effect is set (step 102IWS900), and if not set, proceeds to step 102IWS802. Specifically, it is determined whether or not execution of the specific effect is set by confirming whether any one of the above-described steps 102 IWS503, S506, S509, S512, S515, S518, and S521 is executed. If execution of a specific effect is set, it is determined whether or not it is a specific timing during reach (step 102IWS901), and if it is a specific timing, roulette variation is started (step 102IWS902). Here, the specific timing is the execution start timing of a predetermined specific effect. A different timing may be determined for each variation pattern, or a fixed timing may be determined regardless of the variation pattern.

After that, the effect control CPU 120 sets a valid period flag indicating that it is a valid period during which the operation of the push button 31B by the player is valid when it is the predetermined valid period start timing (step 102 IWS 904). ). Although illustration is omitted, while the validity period flag is set, a prompting display prompting the user to operate the push button 31B is performed.

The effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the effective period flag is set (step 102IWS905), and when it is not set, the process proceeds to step 102IWS802. If the validity period flag is set, it is determined whether or not the push button 31B has been operated. ”, “BAR” for the 2nd specific effect, cherry for the 3rd specific effect, watermelon for the 4th specific effect, “hot heat” for the 5th specific effect, 6th specific effect for "Chance", "Bell" in the case of the seventh specific effect) is stopped (step 102IWS907), and the process proceeds to step 102IWS910.

In step 102 IWS 906, if the push button 31B has not been operated, it is determined whether or not the valid period end timing has come (step 102 IWS 908). 102IWS909). After that, the validity period flag is reset (step 102IWS910), and the process proceeds to step 102IWS802.

In this way, when the player does not press the push button 31B during the effective period even if the specific effect is started, the bell is stopped and displayed regardless of which specific effect is being executed. is. In other words, even if the specific effect is started, if no operation is accepted during the effective period, neither the set value nor the reliability of the big win are suggested.

At step 102IWS802, the value of the process timer is decremented by 1 (step 102IWS802), and when the process timer times out (step 102IWS803), the process data is switched. That is, the next process timer set value in the process table is set in the process timer (step 102 IWS 804). Also, the control state for the effect device is changed based on the display control execution data, lamp control execution data and sound number data which are set next (step 102IWS805).

The production control CPU 120 subtracts 1 from the value of the variable time timer (step 102IWS806), and if the variable time timer has timed out (step 102IWS807), the value of the production control process flag is waited for a special figure (step S173). (step 102 IWS 808).

8-9 are explanatory diagrams showing display examples of the image display device 5 in a specific effect. In the display example of the image display device 5 shown in FIGS. 8-9, the ornamental pattern is variably displayed at substantially the center of the image display device 5, and the small design is variably displayed at the upper right. Then, the roulette image 102IW01 is displayed at the lower center of the image display device 5, and the active display is displayed just above it. Also, four pending displays are displayed on the left side of the roulette image 102IW01.

For example, the roulette image 102IW01 is stopped and displayed before the decoration pattern starts to change and the ready-to-win state occurs (FIG. 8-9(A)), and the roulette image 102IW01 rotates at a specific timing after the ready-to-win state occurs. is displayed (Fig. 8-9 (B)). Then, the operation effective period is started, and a text message "Press the button" is displayed to prompt the player to press the push button 31B (FIG. 8-9 (C)).

After that, when the pressing operation of the push button 31B is detected, if the specific effect being executed is the first specific effect, "7" is stopped and displayed (FIG. 8-9 (D1)), and if the second specific effect "BAR" is stop-displayed (Fig. 8-9 (D2)), cherry is stop-displayed in the third specific effect (Fig. 8-9 (D3)), and watermelon is stop-displayed in the fourth specific effect. (Fig. 8-9 (D4)), if it is the fifth specific effect, "hot heat" is stop-displayed (Fig. 8-9 (D5)), and if it is the sixth specific effect, "chance" is stop-displayed. (FIG. 8-9 (D6)), the bell is stopped and displayed in the case of the seventh specific effect (FIG. 8-9 (D7)).

Further, when the pressing operation of the push button 31B is not detected, the bell is stopped and displayed (FIG. 8-9 (D7)).

As described above, according to this characterizing section 102IW, the game machine is controllable to an advantageous state (in this example, a jackpot game state) that is advantageous to the player, and has a plurality of machines with different degrees of advantage for the player. Set value (in this example, set value "1" ~ "6") can be set to one of the set value setting means (in this example, in the game control microcomputer 100, setting confirmation processing and when the power is turned on A part that executes setting change processing, confirms the current set value or changes the set value) and a specific effect that can be executed (in this example, specific effects of the 1st mode to the 7th mode) Execution means (in this example, steps 102IWS503, S506, S509, S512, S515, S518, S521, S907 in the effect control CPU 120), and the specific effect execution means is a specific mode (in this example , third mode, and fourth mode) and a special mode (first mode in this example) different from the specific mode. In this example, the second set value (set value "6" in this example) is more advantageous to the player than the first set value when the set value "1") is set and controlled in an advantageous state. is set and controlled to be in an advantageous state, the special mode specific effect is executed at a higher rate (in this example, the effect control CPU 120 executes the first specific effect shown in FIG. 8-7 (A) By determining whether or not to execute the first specific performance by using the lottery table, it is more likely to win a big win when the set value is set to '6' than when the set value is set to '1'. The first specific effect is executed at a higher rate in the case of a big hit). As a result, the interest of the player can be improved in that the player pays attention to whether or not the specific effect is executed in a special mode.

For example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2010-200902 discloses that a set value can be set to one of a plurality of set values based on a setting operation, and an advantageous state is controlled based on the set set value. as a pachinko game machine configured to be able to execute the setting value by displaying three types of performance patterns corresponding to three types of characters of giraffe, elephant, and lion based on the setting value. A game machine is described, but in such a game machine, the interest in the effect suggesting the setting value was insufficient. Therefore, by adopting the configuration as described above, it is possible to improve interest in the point that the player pays attention to whether or not the specific effect is executed in the special mode.

Although the "specific mode" is described as a mode corresponding to the setting suggestion (the third mode and the fourth mode suggesting the set value), the "specific mode" is not limited to this, and It may be a mode that does not correspond. For example, it may be a mode in which only the reliability of the big win is suggested, or a mode in which neither the set value nor the reliability of the big win is suggested.

It should be noted that although the first mode specific effect that can be selected only in the case of a big hit has been described as a configuration that can be executed as a "special mode" specific effect, it is not limited to this, and can be selected even in the case of a loss. The mode specific effect may be executable as the "special mode" specific effect.

In addition, although the specific performance of the first mode, which can be selected only in the case of the variable probability big hit, has been described as a configuration that can be executed as the specific performance of the "special mode", it is not limited to this, and can be selected regardless of the type of the big win. The mode specific effect may be executable as the "special mode" specific effect.

In addition, in this characterizing portion 102IW, it is possible to execute the effect of rotating and displaying the roulette image and stopping the pattern as the specific effect, but the specific aspect of the specific effect is not limited to this. For example, it is possible to execute an effect that gives a score as a specific effect, and suggest different contents depending on the given score. In addition, the given score is added, and the value of the addition result may indicate the set value or the reliability of the big win. For example, if the value of the addition result becomes a specific value (for example, 1000 points), it may be determined that the set value "6" is set.

In addition, it is also possible to accumulate and store a history of specific effects that have been executed (symbols that are stopped and displayed), and display the history based on the actions of the player. As a result, it is possible to confirm later which aspect of the specific effect has been executed.

Also, the order of appearance of the symbols stopped and displayed as the specific effect in the characteristic portion 102IW may suggest the set value and the reliability of the big win. For example, when the specific effect of the third mode is followed by the specific effect of the fourth mode, the ratio of setting values advantageous to the player may be high. Further, for example, when the specific effect of the fifth mode is executed next to the specific effect of the fifth mode, the ratio of controlling to the advantageous state may be high.

In addition, in this characteristic part 102IW, it is possible to execute an effect of rotating and displaying a roulette image imitating one reel as a specific effect, but this is not the only option. An effect in which an image is rotated and the same pattern is stopped and displayed may be executed as the specific effect. In that case, it is possible to execute a specific effect in which the three reels do not have the same pattern (for example, the left and right reels are in a reach state where the same pattern is aligned, but the middle reel has a different pattern). It can be a certain thing.

Further, in the specific effect of rotating and displaying three reels as roulette images, each reel may be stopped and displayed based on the operation of a different operation means. For example, in a gaming machine having a left button, a middle button, and a right button that can be operated by a player, pressing the left button causes the left reel to stop displaying, and pressing the right button causes the right reel to display. The reels may stop and display, and the middle reel may stop and display when the middle button is pressed. In that case, whether or not the aligned symbols are stopped and displayed may differ depending on the order in which the buttons are pressed. For example, the uniform pattern may be stopped and displayed only when the left button, the middle button, and the right button are pressed in this order. In addition, the player may be notified in advance of the pressing order necessary for stop-displaying the matching patterns. Further, the setting value and the reliability of the big win may be suggested based on the order of pressing required for stop-displaying the matching symbols. For example, the first order of pressing the left button, the middle button, and the right button and the second order of the right button, the middle button, and the left button are provided as the required pressing order, and the setting values are set to be advantageous for the player. In the case of being controlled or in the case of a big hit, the second order may be determined rather than the first order.

Further, as described above, according to the present characterizing section 102IW, the gaming machine is controllable to an advantageous state (in this example, a jackpot game state) that is advantageous to the player, and the degree of advantage for the player differs. A plurality of setting values (in this example, setting values "1" to "6") can be set to one of the setting means (in this example, in the game control microcomputer 100, setting confirmation when power is turned on A part that executes processing and setting change processing, confirms the current set value and changes the set value) and specific effects (in this example, specific effects of the 1st mode to the 7th mode) can be executed Specific effect execution means (in this example, in the effect control CPU120, step 102IWS503, S506, S509, S512, S515, S518, S521, S907 portion) and when it is controlled in an advantageous state, a plurality of settings Special effect executing means capable of executing a special effect (special effect in this example) different from the specific effect at a common ratio regardless of which setting value is set. In this example, effect control. step 102 in the CPU 120 for processing (the part that executes steps 102IWS524 and S805), and the specific effect execution means controls the player more than the first set value than when the first set value is set and controlled to be in an advantageous state. When the second set value that is advantageous to the player is set and controlled to be in an advantageous state, the specific effect is executed at a higher rate (in this example, the effect control CPU 120 is the second shown in FIG. 8-7 (A) By determining whether or not to execute the first specific effect using the 1 specific effect execution lottery table, the set value "6" is set rather than the case where the set value "1" is set and the jackpot is achieved. The first specific effect is executed at a higher rate in the case of a big hit in the state where the player is standing). As a result, the variety of effects corresponding to the control of the advantageous state is increased, and an element for the player to guess the setting value is added, so that the interest can be improved.

For example, in JP-A-2013-106796, as a gaming machine capable of executing an effect corresponding to the control of an advantageous state, in the fluctuation of the jackpot game state, a predetermined effect is performed at a plurality of timings. However, in such a game machine, the effect corresponding to the control of the advantageous state is insufficient. Therefore, by adopting the configuration as described above, the variation of effects corresponding to the control of the advantageous state is increased, and an element for the player to guess the setting value is added, so that the interest can be improved.

In addition, in this characterizing portion 102IW, it is assumed that the effect of causing the special effect LED to emit light in rainbow colors can be executed as a special effect, but the specific aspect of the special effect is not limited to this. For example, the image display device 5, the speakers 8L and 8R, other light-emitting members, movable objects, blowing members, vibrating members, heat-generating members, and the like may be used as special effects.

In addition, the special effect is an effect for notifying control to the big win game state, and the specific effect is an effect that can suggest the reliability of controlling to the big win game state. After the special performance is executed, if the specific performance suggesting the reliability of the control to the jackpot game state is performed, the performance effect of the specific performance is reduced. Therefore, the execution timing of the special effect may be after the execution timing of the specific effect.

In addition, even if it is possible to notify the mode of the specific effect (stop display of the pattern on the roulette image) at a timing later than the timing at which the special effect can be executed, the reliability of the big win is not guaranteed in the variation in which the special effect is executed. To prevent a reduction in performance effect by executing a specific performance of a mode of suggesting a set value (including a mode of also suggesting reliability for a big hit) instead of a specific performance of a mode of suggesting only a degree. may be For example, whether or not to execute the special effect is determined earlier than the selection of the effect mode of the specific effect, and in the case of executing the special effect, any mode other than the mode suggesting the set value from the mode suggesting only the reliability of the big win is selected. If one mode is selected and the special effect is not executed, any mode including a mode suggesting a set value from a mode suggesting only the reliability of the big win may be selected. In addition, even if whether or not to execute the special performance and the performance mode of the specific performance are determined independently, only the reliability of the big hit is suggested for the performance mode of the specific performance when the special performance is executed. It is also possible to switch from the aspect to suggest the set value (including the aspect to suggest the reliability of the big hit).

Further, in the present characterizing portion 102IW, the specific effect executing means corresponds to the control of the advantageous state and does not correspond to the setting suggestions regarding the setting means (in this example, the fifth mode and the sixth mode), and the advantageous state. It is possible to execute a specific effect of a plurality of effect modes including suggestion modes (third mode and fourth mode in this example) that do not correspond to control and correspond to setting suggestions related to the setting means. This makes it possible to improve the interest of the specific presentation.

In addition, in this characteristic part 102IW, variable display execution means capable of executing variable display (in this example, the part that executes steps S110 to S113 in the game control microcomputer 100) and ready-to-win production during variable display Possible reach effect execution means (in this example, in the effect control CPU 120, the part that executes step 102 IWS 805 when the variation pattern is any of Pt13, Pt15, Pt21, Pt22), and the specific effect execution means , the specific effect can be executed during execution of the reach effect (in this example, the effect control CPU 120 can execute the specific effect during the reach (see FIGS. 8-9)). This makes it possible to improve the interest of the specific presentation.

In addition, the characteristic part 102IW includes variable display executing means capable of executing variable display and ready-to-win effect executing means capable of executing ready-to-win effect during variable display, and the specific effect executing means performs a game during execution of the ready-to-win effect. Based on the action of the player, it is possible to execute a special mode specific effect (in this example, the effect control CPU 120 executes steps 102IWS906 to S909). This makes it possible to improve the interest of the specific presentation.

In addition, in this characteristic part 102IW, when an operation to the push button 31B is not detected during the operation effective period, the behavior similar to that of the seventh specific effect that does not suggest the set value or the reliability of the big hit is exhibited. (the bell is stopped and displayed), but the present invention is not limited to this, and regardless of whether or not the operation to the push button 31B is detected during the operation valid period, the common pattern is stopped and displayed (specifically, is Y in step 102IWS908, the process may proceed to step 102IWS907).

Further, in the present characteristic part 102IW, the game machine is controllable to a plurality of types of advantageous states with different degrees of advantage (in this example, a variable probability big win and a normal big win), and the specific effect executing means is an advantageous state with a high degree of advantage. (In this example, the effect control CPU 120 can execute the first specific effect only when the probability variable jackpot is achieved (FIG. 8-7 (A) See)). As a result, it is suggested that a set value with a high degree of advantage is set when the state is controlled to an advantageous state with a high degree of advantage, and thus the interest can be improved.

In addition, in this characteristic part 102IW, it is possible to control the variable probability big hit and the normal big hit that are different in whether or not to shift to the variable probability state as "multiple kinds of advantageous states with different degrees of advantage", but it is limited to this isn't it. For example, a long-term jackpot with a long period of control to the jackpot game state and a short-term jackpot with a short period of control to the jackpot game state can be executed as "plural kinds of advantageous states with different degrees of advantage". . Here, the "period of controlling to the big winning game state" is a concept including both the total opening period for opening the big winning opening and the number of times the big winning opening is opened. That is, a 10R jackpot is executed as a long-term jackpot in which the jackpot is opened for 20 seconds per round, and a 10R jackpot is executed as a short-term jackpot in which the jackpot is opened for 1 second per round. It may be possible. Alternatively, a 10R jackpot can be executed as a long-term jackpot and a 2R jackpot can be executed as a short-term jackpot.

In addition, in a gaming machine that transitions to a special game state after the end of the jackpot game state, a plurality of types of jackpots with different periods of transition to the special game state are provided, and the period of transition to the special game state is long. The big win and the big win in which the transition period to the special game state is short may be implemented as "plural kinds of advantageous states with different degrees of advantage". The special game state is, for example, a high probability state that is more likely to be a big hit than the normal state, a time saving state in which special symbol variations are performed more frequently than the normal state, and a small winning game state than the normal state. There is a KT state that is easy.

Further, in this characteristic portion 102IW, it is possible to execute a specific effect that targets the variable display being executed, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the specific effect executing means may be capable of executing a specific effect whose notice target is a variable display that has not yet started. Specifically, it may be possible to execute a look-ahead forewarning effect (an effect that is started in a fluctuation before the unstarted fluctuation that has not yet started as the forewarning target) as a specific effect, Suspended continuous performance (performance to be started in a jackpot game state controlled prior to the unstarted variation, with the non-started variation as the announcement target) may be executed as the specific performance. This makes it possible to improve the interest of the specific presentation.

Further, in this characterizing section 102IW, it is possible to execute a specific effect of a special mode when controlled to an advantageous state with a high degree of advantage, but it is not limited to this. For example, conversely, the specific effect executing means may be capable of executing a special mode specific effect when controlled to an advantageous state with a low degree of advantage. Specifically, the effect control CPU 120 may control the normal jackpot and the probability variable jackpot, and execute the first specific effect only in the case of the normal jackpot. As a result, it is possible to reduce the player's disappointment caused by being controlled to an advantageous state with a low advantage, and to motivate the player to continue playing the game.

In addition, in this characteristic portion 102IW, whether or not to execute each specific effect is determined by a different lottery, but the present invention is not limited to this. Alternatively, a lottery may be performed to select the effect mode of the specific effect from any one of the first mode to the seventh mode.

(Description of Characteristic Portion 207SG of this Embodiment)

Next, the characteristic portion 207SG of this embodiment will be described.

The main board 11 in the characteristic part 207SG is mounted on the back surface of the pachinko game machine 1 while being accommodated in a board case configured to be openable. The main board 11 includes a lock switch for switching to a set value change state in which the set values of the pachinko game machine 1 can be changed, and a set value such as a jackpot winning probability (ball output rate) in the set value change state. A setting changeover switch that functions as a setting switch for the game machine frame and an open sensor that detects the opening of the game machine frame are provided.

A display monitor capable of displaying set values and the like is arranged in the substrate case. The display monitor is connected to the main board 11 and placed on top of the board case. That is, the display monitor is arranged in front of the main board 11 in the board case when visually recognizing it. Since the main board 11 cannot be visually recognized when the game machine frame is not opened, the front when viewing the main board 11 is when viewing the back side of the game board with the game machine frame open. , which is different from the front of the pachinko game machine 1. However, the front when visually recognizing the main board 11 and the front of the pachinko game machine 1 may be common.

The game control microcomputer 100 of the characterizing portion 207SG has a RAM clear flag indicating that the pachinko game machine 1 has started while the clear switch is being operated in the game control main process (see FIG. 3). For example, set value change processing is performed to change the set set value.

In the setting value change process, the game control microcomputer 100, based on the acceptance of the operation to the setting changeover switch, a predetermined address of the RAM 102 as a borrowed setting a value 1 larger than the setting value displayed on the display monitor. It is possible to repeatedly execute the process of storing in If the set value displayed on the display monitor is "6", "1" may be stored in a predetermined address of the RAM 102 as a provisional set value.

In this way, the game control microcomputer 100 in the characteristic part 207SG has a plurality of set values (for example, the most unfavorable value for the player) including advantageous set values and unfavorable set values with different probabilities of being controlled at least to an advantageous state. It can be set to any set value from a set value of 1 to a set value of 6, which is the most advantageous set value for the player.

In addition, the game control microcomputer 100, in the special symbol normal process (S110), the random number for big hit determination generated by the random number circuit 104, and the big hit determination value corresponding to the set value Based on the judgment value corresponding to the corresponding display result judgment table (FIGS. 9-1 to 9-6), it is judged whether or not to control to the big hit game state. Then, similarly to the processing of steps S114 to S117, when it is determined to control to the big hit game state, it is controlled to the big hit game state.

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

The determination table stored in the ROM 101 includes, for example, the first special figure display result determination table (set value 1) shown in FIG. 9-1 (A), the second special figure display result shown in FIG. 9-1 (B) Judgment table (setting value 2), the first special figure display result judgment table (setting value 2) shown in FIG. 9-2 (A), the second special figure display result judgment table shown in FIG. 9-2 (B) (Setting value 2), the first special figure display result determination table (setting value 3) shown in FIG. 9-3 (A), the second special figure display result determination table (setting value 3), the first special figure display result determination table (setting value 4) shown in FIG. 9-4 (A), the second special figure display result determination table (setting value 4 ), the first special figure display result determination table (setting value 5) shown in FIG. 9-5 (A), the second special figure display result determination table (setting value 5) shown in FIG. 9-5 (B), The first special figure display result determination table (setting value 6) shown in FIG. 9-6 (A), the second special figure display result determination table (setting value 6) shown in FIG. 9-6 (B), jackpot type In addition to the judgment table (for the first special pattern), the big hit type judgment table (for the second special pattern), the big hit fluctuation pattern judgment table, the small hit fluctuation pattern judgment table, the deviation fluctuation pattern judgment table, the general figure display result judgment table ( Not shown), normal figure fluctuation pattern determination table (not shown), etc. are included.

The pachinko gaming machine 1 of the characteristic portion 207SG of the present embodiment is configured such that the probability of winning a big hit (ball output rate) changes according to the set value. More specifically, in the special symbol normal processing of the special symbol process processing, by using a display result determination table (winning probability) according to the set value, the winning probability of the big hit (ball output rate) is changed. The setting value consists of 6 stages from 1 to 6, and 6 is the highest ball payout rate, and the smaller the value is in the order of 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, and 1, the lower the ball payout rate is. That is, when 6 is set as the set value, the advantage for the player is the highest, and the lower the value is in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, and 1, the lower the advantage is. In other words, the set value is such that 6, which is the largest value, is the most unfavorable value for the game hall side, and 5, 4, 3, 2, and 1 are values that are advantageous to the game hall side as the values become smaller in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, and 1. Become.

9-1(A) to 9-6(B) are explanatory diagrams showing the display result determination table corresponding to each set value. The display result determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 101, and is a table in which hit determination values to be compared with MR1 are set. In the characteristic part 207SG of the present embodiment, separate display result determination tables are used for the first special figure and the second special figure as the display result determination table, but the present invention is not limited to this. A common display result determination table may be used for the first special figure and the second special figure.

As shown in FIG. 9-1 (A), in the first special figure display result determination table (setting value 1) used when the setting value is 1 and the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure, the game state If is in the normal state or time saving state, it is a numerical value that can take a value in the range of 0 to 65535, and among the hit judgment values that are compared with the random number MR1 for judging the special figure display result, 1020 to 1237 32767 to 33094 are assigned to "small hits", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "losers". In addition, when the game state is a probability variable state, among the above-mentioned hit determination values, 1020 to 1346 are assigned to "big hit", 32767 to 33094 are assigned to "small hit", and other is assigned to "outliers".

As shown in FIG. 9-1 (B), in the second special figure display result determination table (setting value 1) used when the setting value is 1 and the fluctuation special figure is the second special figure, the game state If is in the normal state or time saving state, it is a numerical value that can take a value in the range of 0 to 65535, and among the hit judgment values that are compared with the random number MR1 for judging the special figure display result, 1020 to 1237 32767 to 33421 are assigned to "small hits", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "losers". In addition, when the game state is a probability variable state, among the above-mentioned hit determination values, 1020 to 1346 are assigned to "big hit", 32767 to 33421 are assigned to "small hit", and other is assigned to "outliers".

As shown in FIG. 9-2 (A), in the first special figure display result determination table (setting value 2) used when the setting value is 2 and the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure, the game state If is in the normal state or time saving state, it is a numerical value that can take a value in the range of 0 to 65535, and among the hit judgment values that are compared with the random number MR1 for special figure display result judgment, 1020 to 1253 are 32767 to 33094 are assigned to "small hits", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "losers". In addition, when the game state is a probability variable state, among the above-mentioned hit determination values, 1020 to 1383 are assigned to "big hit", 32767 to 33094 are assigned to "small hit", and other is assigned to "outliers".

As shown in FIG. 9-2 (B), in the second special figure display result determination table (setting value 2) used when the setting value is 2 and the fluctuation special figure is the second special figure, the game state If is in the normal state or time saving state, it is a numerical value that can take a value in the range of 0 to 65535, and among the hit judgment values that are compared with the random number MR1 for special figure display result judgment, 1020 to 1253 are 32767 to 33421 are assigned to "small hits", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "losers". In addition, when the game state is a probability variable state, among the above-mentioned hit determination values, 1020 to 1383 are assigned to "big hit", 32767 to 33421 are assigned to "small hit", and other is assigned to "outliers".

As shown in FIG. 9-3 (A), in the first special figure display result determination table (setting value 3) used when the setting value is 3 and the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure, the game state If is in the normal state or time saving state, it is a numerical value that can take a value in the range of 0 to 65535, and among the hit judgment values that are compared with the random number MR1 for special figure display result judgment, 1020 to 1272 are 32767 to 33094 are assigned to "small hits", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "losers". In addition, when the game state is a probability variable state, among the above-mentioned hit determination values, 1020 to 1429 are assigned to "big hit", 32767 to 33094 are assigned to "small hit", and other is assigned to "outliers".

As shown in FIG. 9-3 (B), in the second special figure display result determination table (setting value 3) used when the setting value is 3 and the fluctuation special figure is the second special figure, the game state If is in the normal state or time saving state, it is a numerical value that can take a value in the range of 0 to 65535, and among the hit judgment values that are compared with the random number MR1 for special figure display result judgment, 1020 to 1272 are 32767 to 33421 are assigned to "small hits", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "losers". In addition, when the game state is a probability variable state, among the above-mentioned hit determination values, 1020 to 1429 are assigned to "big hit", 32767 to 33421 are assigned to "small hit", and other is assigned to "outliers".

As shown in FIG. 9-4 (A), in the first special figure display result determination table (setting value 4) used when the setting value is 4 and the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure, the game state If is in the normal state or time saving state, it is a numerical value that can take a value in the range of 0 to 65535, and among the hit judgment values that are compared with the random number MR1 for special figure display result judgment, 1020 to 1292 are 32767 to 33094 are assigned to "small hits", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "losers". In addition, when the game state is a probability variable state, among the above-mentioned hit determination values, 1020 to 1487 are assigned to "big hit", 32767 to 33094 are assigned to "small hit", and other is assigned to "outliers".

As shown in FIG. 9-4 (B), in the second special figure display result determination table (setting value 4) used when the setting value is 4 and the fluctuation special figure is the second special figure, the game state If is in the normal state or time saving state, it is a numerical value that can take a value in the range of 0 to 65535, and among the hit judgment values that are compared with the random number MR1 for special figure display result judgment, 1020 to 1292 are 32767 to 33421 are assigned to "small hits", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "losers". In addition, when the game state is a probability variable state, among the above-mentioned hit determination values, 1020 to 1487 are assigned to "big hit", 32767 to 33421 are assigned to "small hit", and other is assigned to "outliers".

As shown in FIG. 9-5 (A), in the first special figure display result determination table (setting value 4) used when the setting value is 5 and the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure, the game state If is in the normal state or time saving state, it is a numerical value that can take a value in the range of 0 to 65535, and among the hit judgment values that are compared with the random number value MR1 for special figure display result judgment, 1020 to 1317 32767 to 33094 are assigned to "small hits", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "losers". In addition, when the game state is a probability variable state, among the above-mentioned hit determination values, 1020 to 1556 are assigned to "big hit", 32767 to 33094 are assigned to "small hit", and other is assigned to "outliers".

As shown in FIG. 9-5 (B), in the second special figure display result determination table (setting value 5) used when the setting value is 5 and the fluctuation special figure is the second special figure, the game state If is in the normal state or time saving state, it is a numerical value that can take a value in the range of 0 to 65535, and among the hit judgment values that are compared with the random number value MR1 for special figure display result judgment, 1020 to 1317 32767 to 33421 are assigned to "small hits", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "losers". In addition, when the game state is a probability variable state, among the above-mentioned hit determination values, 1020 to 1556 are assigned to "big hit", 32767 to 33421 are assigned to "small hit", and other is assigned to "outliers".

As shown in FIG. 9-6 (A), in the first special figure display result determination table (setting value 6) used when the setting value is 6 and the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure, the game state If is in the normal state or time saving state, it is a numerical value that can take a value in the range of 0 to 65535, and among the hit judgment values that are compared with the random number MR1 for special figure display result judgment, 1020 to 1346 are 32767 to 33094 are assigned to "small hits", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "losers". In addition, when the game state is a probability variable state, among the above-mentioned hit determination values, 1020 to 1674 are assigned to "big hit", 32767 to 33094 are assigned to "small hit", and other is assigned to "outliers".

As shown in FIG. 9-6 (B), in the second special figure display result determination table (setting value 4) used when the setting value is 6 and the fluctuation special figure is the second special figure, the game state If is in the normal state or time saving state, it is a numerical value that can take a value in the range of 0 to 65535, and among the hit judgment values that are compared with the random number MR1 for special figure display result judgment, 1020 to 1346 are 32767 to 33421 are assigned to "small hits", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "losers". In addition, when the game state is a probability variable state, among the above-mentioned hit determination values, 1020 to 1674 are assigned to "big hit", 32767 to 33421 are assigned to "small hit", and other is assigned to "outliers".

As described above, in each display result determination table, when the gaming state is a variable probability state (high probability state), more determination values than when the normal state or time saving state (low probability state), " It is assigned to the special figure display result of "jackpot". As a result, in the variable probability state (high probability state) in which the variable probability control is performed in the pachinko game machine 1, when the normal state or the time saving state (low probability state), the special figure display result is set as "big hit" and controlled to the big hit game state. Then, the determined probability (in the characteristic unit 207SG of the present embodiment, 1/300 when the setting value is 1, 1/280 when the setting value is 2, 1/260 when the setting value is 3, setting 1/240 when the value is 4, 1/220 when the set value is 5, and 1/200 when the set value is 6), the special figure display result is set as "big win" and controlled to a big win game state. Then, the probability of being determined increases (in the characterizing section 207SG of the present embodiment, when the set value is 1, 1/200, when the set value is 2, 1/180, and when the set value is 3, 1/ 160, 1/140 when the set value is 4, 1/120 when the set value is 5, and 1/100 when the set value is 6). That is, in each display result determination table, when the game state in the pachinko game machine 1 is the probability variable state (high probability state), the probability that it is determined to control to the jackpot game state compared to the normal state or time-saving state. is assigned to the determination result of whether or not to control to the jackpot game state so that the judgment value is increased.

In addition, in the characteristic portion 207SG of the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 9-1 to 9-6, the magnification of the jackpot probability in the probability variable state for the jackpot probability in the normal state or the time saving state according to each setting value is respectively Different (for example, if the setting value is 1, the multiplier of the jackpot probability in the probability variable state for the jackpot probability in the normal state or the time saving state is 1.5 times, and if the setting value is 2, the probability change for the jackpot probability in the normal state or the time saving state The multiplier of the jackpot probability in the state is about 1.56 times, and if the setting value is 3, the multiplier of the jackpot probability in the variable state with respect to the jackpot probability in the normal state or the short-time state is 1.625 times). However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the magnification of the jackpot probability in the probability variable state with respect to the jackpot probability in the normal state and time saving state at each setting value is all constant (for example, 5 times ) may be set.

In addition, in each first special figure display result determination table, regardless of the game state or setting value, the probability that the special figure display result is set to "small hit" and controlled to the small win game state is the same value. A judgment value is assigned as follows. Specifically, Figure 9-1 (A), Figure 9-2 (A), Figure 9-3 (A), Figure 9-4 (A), Figure 9-5 (A), Figure 9-6 ( As shown in A), in the first special figure display result determination table, regardless of the game state or set value, the probability that the special figure display result is set to "small hit" and controlled to the small hit game state is determined. It is set to 1/200.

On the other hand, in each second special figure display result determination table, regardless of the game state or set value, the probability that the special figure display result is controlled to the small hit game state as "small hit" is the first special figure. Judgment values are assigned so as to be the same values different from those in the graphic display result judgment table. Specifically, Figure 9-1 (B), Figure 9-2 (B), Figure 9-3 (B), Figure 9-4 (B), Figure 9-5 (B), Figure 9-6 ( As shown in B), in the second special figure display result determination table, regardless of the game state or set value, the probability that the special figure display result is set to "small hit" and controlled to the small hit game state is determined. It is set to 1/100.

In addition, in the characteristic portion 207SG of the present embodiment, the probability that the special figure display result is controlled to the small hit game state as the "small hit" regardless of the setting value is the same probability. , The present invention is not limited to this, and the probability of determining that the special figure display result is controlled to a small hit game state as a "small hit" may be varied according to the set value. Furthermore, in the characteristic portion 207SG of the present embodiment, the probability of determining that the special figure display result is controlled to the small hit gaming state as "small hit" according to the variation special figure is exemplified. The invention is not limited to this, and the probability of determining that the special figure display result is controlled to the small winning game state as "small hit" regardless of the variable special figure may be the same probability.

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

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

That is, in the characteristic portion 207SG of the present embodiment, in the first special figure display result determination table when the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state, if the setting value is 1, the value in the range of 0 to 65535 Of the hit judgment values that can be taken, only numbers within the common numerical range (1020 to 1237) are assigned to "jackpot", while if the set value is 2 or more, among the jackpot judgment values, common Numbers within the numerical range plus the non-common numerical range are assigned to the "jackpot". Furthermore, the non-common numerical range increases from 1238 as the set value increases.

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

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

Next, as shown in FIG. 9-8, in the first special figure display result determination table in the case where the gaming state is a variable probability state, the range from 1020 to 1346 of the hit determination value, regardless of the set value It is set to the common numerical range of the jackpot determination value for judging the jackpot.

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

That is, in the characterizing portion 207SG of the present embodiment, in the first special figure display result determination table when the gaming state is a variable probability state, when the setting value is 1, the value can be in the range of 0 to 65535 Of the hit judgment values, only numbers within the common numerical range (1020 to 1346) are assigned to the "jackpot", while if the set value is 2 or more, among the jackpot judgment values, the common numerical range Numbers within the range plus the non-common number range are assigned to the "jackpot". Furthermore, the non-common numerical range increases with 1347 as the reference as the set value increases.

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

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

As shown in FIG. 9-9, in the second special figure display result determination table in the case where the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state, the range from 1020 to 1237 of the hit determination value is regardless of the set value It is set to the common numerical range of the jackpot determination value for judging the jackpot.

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

That is, in the characteristic portion 207SG of the present embodiment, in the second special figure display result determination table in the case where the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state, when the setting value is 1, the value in the range of 0 to 65535 Of the hit judgment values that can be taken, only numbers within the common numerical range (1020 to 1237) are assigned to "jackpot", while if the set value is 2 or more, among the jackpot judgment values, common Numbers within the numerical range plus the non-common numerical range are assigned to the "jackpot". Furthermore, the non-common numerical range increases from 1238 as the set value increases.

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

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

Next, as shown in FIG. 9-10, in the second special figure display result determination table in the case where the gaming state is the variable probability state, the range from 1020 to 1346 of the hit determination value is set regardless of the set value It is set to the common numerical range of the jackpot determination value for judging the jackpot.

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

That is, in the characterizing part 207SG of the present embodiment, in the display result determination table for FIG. Of the judgment values, only numbers within the common numerical range (1020 to 1346) are assigned to the "jackpot", while if the set value is 2 or more, among the jackpot judgment values, non-common numerical range Numerical values within the range plus the common numerical range are assigned to "jackpots." Furthermore, the non-common numerical range increases with 1347 as the reference as the set value increases.

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

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

As described above, in the characterizing part 207SG of the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. As the numerical range of the jackpot judgment value is the judgment value contained in the continuous numerical range of 1 consisting of the common numerical range or the common numerical range and the non-common numerical range, and regardless of the game state and setting value, hit judgment Based on the value of 32767, the variable display result is determined with the determination value contained within a continuous numerical range of 1 (common numerical range) as the numerical range of the small hit determination value.

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

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

That is, the CPU 103 refers to the display result determination table corresponding to the set value set at that time, and if the value of MR1 matches any of the hit determination values corresponding to the big hit, the big hit (big hit) with respect to the special symbol. It is determined to be A to big hit C). Also, when MR1 coincides with one of the hit determination values corresponding to the small hit, it is determined that the special symbol is a small hit. That is, the winning of the big win and the small win is determined with a probability corresponding to the set value. "Probability" shown in FIGS. 9-1(A) to 9-6(B) indicates the probability (percentage) of a big win and the probability (percentage) of a small win. Determining whether or not to make a big hit means determining whether or not to control to the big win game state. It is also to decide whether or not to make it a big hit pattern. Also, determining whether or not to make a small hit means determining whether or not to control to a small winning game state, but the stop in the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B It is also to determine whether or not the design is to be a small winning design.

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

As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the characterizing portion 207SG of the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. Regardless, the range from 1020 to 1237 of the hit determination values is set as the common numerical range of the big hit determination values. Then, if the setting value set in the pachinko game machine 1 is any one of 2 to 6 (if the setting value set in the pachinko game machine 1 is other than 1), from 1238 according to each setting value The range up to the value is set as a non-common numerical range of the jackpot determination value. That is, when the setting value set in the pachinko game machine 1 is any one of 2 to 6, the hit determination value 1020 is set as the big hit reference value, and the common numerical range and the non-common numerical range of the big hit determination value are Since it is set so as to have a continuous numerical range, when determining whether or not to be controlled to the jackpot game state, the value of the random number MR1 is set to a non-common numerical range from 1020 according to each set value. Since it is only necessary to determine whether or not the value is within the numerical range up to the maximum value, the processing load of determining whether or not the CPU 103 should control to an advantageous state can be reduced.

Especially in the characteristic part 207SG of the present embodiment, since the numerical range of the jackpot judgment value is set to one place with 1020 as the reference value within the range of 0 to 65535, the numerical range of the advantageous state judgment value is plural. Compared to the case where it is provided, there is no need to execute the determination of whether or not the value of the random number MR1 is within the numerical range of the jackpot determination value (whether or not to control to the jackpot game state) more than once. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the processing load of the CPU 103 for determining whether or not to perform control in an advantageous state.

In addition, as shown in FIGS. 9-7 to 9-10, in the display result determination table, regardless of whether the game state is a normal state, a time saving state, or a variable probability state, the above-described hit determination value With 1020 as the jackpot reference value, the common numerical range and the non-common numerical range of the jackpot determination values are set so as to be continuous numerical ranges. , Whether the value of the random number MR1 is within the numerical range from 1020 to the maximum value of the non-common numerical range according to the normal state or time saving state, and from 1020 to the non-common numerical range according to the variable state Since it suffices to determine whether or not it is within the range up to the maximum value, it is possible to reduce the processing load of determining whether or not the CPU 103 should control to the big hit game state.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 9-7 to 9-10, in the display result determination table, the numerical value of the small hit determination value depending on whether the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure or the second special figure The number of determination values included in the range is different (the number of determination values included in the numerical range of the small hit determination value in the first special figure display result determination table is 328, while the second special figure display result The number of judgment values included in the numerical range of the small hit judgment value in the judgment table is 655, which is about twice). is set. Therefore, when determining whether or not to be controlled to the small hit gaming state, the value of the random number MR1 is a numerical range from 32767 to the maximum value of the numerical range of the small hit determination value according to the fluctuation special figure It is possible to reduce the processing load of determining whether or not the CPU 103 controls to the small winning game state.

In addition, as shown in FIGS. 9-7 to 9-10, the numerical range of the small hit determination value in the display result determination table is set to the pachinko game machine 1 regardless of the setting value set to the pachinko game machine 1. Since it is set to a numerical range (32767 to 33094 or 32767 to 33421) different from the numerical range of the judgment value of the big hit when the set value is 6, whether it is controlled to the big hit game state When determining whether or not, it is sufficient to determine whether or not the random number MR1 is within the numerical range from 1020 to the maximum value of the non-common numerical range according to each set value, and the small winning game state is controlled. When determining whether or not, the random number MR1 is from 32767 to the maximum value of the numerical range of the small hit determination value according to the variation special figure. It is possible to reduce the processing load of determining whether to control to the big hit game state and the processing load of determining whether to control to the small hit game state.

Further, in the characterizing portion 207SG of the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. Although the numerical range of the judgment value is the same, the CPU 103 sets the numerical range of the small hit judgment value according to the setting value read from the RAM 102 when executing the variable display (the setting value read from the RAM 102 corresponding display result determination table is set), so the CPU 103 can reduce the processing load for determining whether or not to control to the small hit game state. When setting the numerical range of the big hit determination value and the numerical range of the small hit determination value according to the setting value read from the RAM 102, the processing for setting the display result determination table corresponding to the setting value read from the RAM 102 is shared. Therefore, the capacity of the processing program can also be reduced.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 9-7 to 9-10, when 1 (setting value with the lowest jackpot probability) is set as the setting value in the pachinko game machine 1, the non-common numerical range of the jackpot determination value is not set, when 1 is set as the setting value in the pachinko game machine 1, it is determined whether or not to control to the jackpot game state by targeting only the common numerical range as the numerical range of the jackpot determination value. Therefore, the CPU 103 can reduce the processing load for determining whether or not to control to the big hit game state.

In addition, in the characterizing part 207SG of the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 9-7 to 9-10, a form is illustrated in which the jackpot reference value is set to the lowest value of the common numerical range of the jackpot determination value. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the jackpot reference value may be set to the maximum value of the common numerical range of the jackpot determination values. That is, in the characteristic portion 207SG of the present embodiment, the non-common numerical range of the jackpot determination value is set so as to be continuous from the maximum value of the common numerical range of the jackpot determination value, but the present invention is limited to this. Instead, the non-common numerical range of the big-hit determination value may be set so as to be continuous from the minimum value of the common numerical range of the big-hit determination value.

Further, in the characteristic portion 207SG of the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the small hit reference value may be set to the maximum value of the common numerical range of the small hit determination value.

[Description of Characteristic Portion 16TM]
Next, the characteristic portion 16TM will be described. FIGS. 10-1 (A1) and (B1) are explanatory diagrams showing specific examples of pending display and active display in this embodiment. The pending display is display information corresponding to the variable display of the special symbols that have not been executed, and the active display is display information corresponding to the variable display of the special symbols that are being executed. In this embodiment, a first reserved display area 16TM011 in which a first reserved memory number (first reserved display 16TM001 of 0 to 4) is displayed is provided in the lower left portion of the screen of the image display device 5. 5 is provided with an active display area 16TM013 in which an active display 16TM003 corresponding to the variable display currently being executed is displayed.

In addition, when the game state is controlled to the low probability low base state (normal state), a mini Slot 16TM030 is displayed. In this example, since the mini-slot 16TM030 is displayed directly below the active display 16TM003, the player sees the mini-slot 16TM030 as if it were the base of the active display 16TM003. That is, since the mini-slot 16TM030 is displayed at the position corresponding to the active display 16TM003, the player can easily understand that the mini-slot 16TM030 will execute an effect corresponding to the variable display being executed. can be done.

In this embodiment, the mini-slot 16TM030 can be displayed regardless of whether or not variable display of special symbols is being executed (whether or not variable display of decorative symbols is being executed), and regardless of the number of pending memories. information.

When the first reserved memory number is not 0, the effect control CPU 120 displays a number of first reserved displays 16TM001 corresponding to the first reserved memory number in the first reserved display area 16TM011. That is, in the first pending display 16TM001, the start condition (for example, winning to the first start winning port) is established, but the start condition (for example, the variable display of the special symbol is not executed, and it is controlled to the jackpot game state. and the second reserved memory number is 0 and the first reserved memory number is not 0) is not established. is. When a plurality of first reserved displays 16TM001 are displayed in the first reserved display area 16TM011, the first reserved displays 16TM001 correspond to the first reserved displays 16TM001 in the order close to the active display area 16TM013 (in order from the right as seen from the player). The condition for starting the variable display is satisfied.

The effect control CPU 120 displays an active display 16TM003 in the active display area 16TM013 when the variable display of decorative symbols is being executed. That is, the active display 16TM003 indicates that after the starting condition (for example, winning the first starting winning port or the second starting winning port) is established, the starting condition (for example, the variable display of the special symbol is not executed, and the jackpot game It is information corresponding to the variable display of special symbols (and the variable display of decorative symbols) in which the state is not controlled and the number of reserved memories is not 0).

In this embodiment, as described above, the variable display of the decorative symbols is executed in correspondence with the variable display of the special symbols. As shown in FIGS. 10-1 (A1) and (B1), the upper central area of the image display device 5, in which the decorative symbols are displayed in a variable and static manner, is arranged from left to right in a pattern display area 5L, a pattern display area 5C, and a pattern display area 5C. A pattern display area 5R is assumed.

In addition, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 10-1 (A1) and (B1), the special symbol, which is a symbol smaller than the decoration symbol displayed in the upper right part of the image display device 5, is variably displayed. A symbol indicating whether or not a special symbol is displayed is referred to as a small symbol. The variable display of the small symbols can be performed in parallel with the variable display of the special symbols, and the stop display of the small symbols can also be performed in parallel with the stop display of the special symbols. Then, the small pattern display area 5l, the small pattern display area 5c, the small pattern display area are selected from the left in the upper right area of the screen of the image display device 5, in which the small patterns corresponding to the first special pattern are variably displayed and stopped. 5r. The small pattern display areas 5l, 5c and 5r are smaller in display area than the pattern display areas 5L, 5C and 5R. Therefore, the visibility of the small pattern is lower than the visibility of the decoration pattern.

As shown in FIGS. 10-1 (A1) and (B1), in the present embodiment, when it is controlled to the low probability low base state (normal state), the mini slot in the special effect area 16TM035 of the image display device 5 16TM030 is displayed. In the mini-slot 16TM030, variable display of a plurality of types of mini-slot symbols is executed. In the first mini-slot variable display, which will be described later, as shown in FIG. The pattern is variably displayed, and in the second mini-slot variable display described later, as shown in FIG. Mini-slot symbols of "CHANCE", "Geki-netsu" and "FEVER", which are symbols composed of hint characters, are variably displayed.

(First mini-slot variable display)
As shown in FIG. 10-1 (A1), in the present embodiment, when it is controlled to the low-probability-low base state (normal state), the variable display of special symbols (variable display of decorative symbols, variation of small symbols display) is executed, mini-slot symbol display areas 5L1, 5C1 and 5R1 (areas corresponding to each of the three reels in the slot machine) are divided into three of "left", "middle" and "right". ), the first mini-slot variable display in which the mini-slot symbols are variably displayed (for example, vertically scrolled display or updated display) can be executed. In the first variable display of mini-slots, the mini-slot symbols are displayed in one row (one line) in the mini-slot symbol display areas 5L1, 5C1 and 5R1. In the following description, the term "variable display" simply means variable display of special symbols, variable display of decorative symbols corresponding to variable display of special symbols, or variable display of small symbols.

Here, as shown in FIG. 10-1 (A2), in the mini-slot symbol display areas 5L1, 5C1, 5R1 (3 reels), "Replay", "Bell", "Watermelon", A plurality of mutually identifiable patterns such as "cherry", "7", and "blank (horizontal linear object (-) in this example)" are variably displayed in a predetermined order.

Then, when the mini-slot symbols are stopped in the mini-slot symbol display areas 5L1, 5C1 and 5R1, and the combination of symbols called a winning combination is completed, the winning combination is established. The winning hand may be a combination of the same symbols or a combination of different symbols. Successful hands in this embodiment are a combination of identical symbols and a combination of different symbols. In addition, in the case of a combination of different symbols, the winning combination is "lost".

In this embodiment, the winning combination is established when the same symbols are combined. For example, when the same symbol combination of [Bell], [Bell], and [Bell] is arranged in the mini-slot symbol display areas 5L1, 5C1, and 5R1, the combination of "Bell" is established. Similarly, if the combination of the same pattern of [Watermelon], [Watermelon], and [Watermelon] is complete, the role of "Watermelon" is established, and if the combination of the same pattern of [Cherry], [Cherry], and [Cherry] is complete, " The combination of the same symbols of [7], [7], and [7] is established, and the combination of "7 matching" is established. However, when the combination of the same symbols of [Blank], [Blank], and [Blank] are arranged in the mini-slot symbol display areas 5L1, 5C1, 5R1, it is handled in the same way as when the winning combination is "lost".

(Second mini-slot variable display)
As shown in FIG. 10-1 (B1), in the present embodiment, after the first mini-slot variable display is executed (after any of the above-described winning hands are established), the mini-slot is not divided into a plurality of slots. In a single mini-slot symbol display area 5LCR1 (an area corresponding to one reel), it is possible to execute a second mini-slot variable display in which mini-slot symbols are variably displayed (for example, vertically scrolled display or updated display). be. In the second mini-slot variable display, the mini-slot symbols are displayed in one stage (one line) in the mini-slot symbol display area 5LCR1.

Here, as shown in FIG. 10-1 (B2), in the mini-slot symbol display area 5LCR1 (1 reel), mutually distinguishable characters such as "no display", "CHANCE", "hot heat", and "FEVER" are displayed. A plurality of types of patterns are variably displayed in a predetermined order. In this embodiment, the display result of the second mini-slot variable display, that is, the display result of the variable display of the special symbols being executed (the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbols being executed) by the displayed characters. is suggested to be a “big hit”.

In addition, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 10-1 (A1) and (B1), the number of times of variation display executed after the game state is controlled to the low-probability-low base state (normal state) is counted. A change number display 16TM040 indicating the value of the change number counter is displayed in the lower left portion of the screen of the image display device 5 . The value indicated by the variable count display 16TM040 allows the player to grasp the number of variable displays performed in the normal state. In the examples shown in FIGS. 10-1 (A1) and (B1), "125" is displayed as the variable count display 16TM040, and the variable display has already been executed 124 times since the game state shifted to the normal state, It shows a state in which the 125th variable display is currently being executed.

Here, the change count display 16TM040 changes from a normal mode (for example, white mode) to a setting suggestion mode different from the normal mode (for example, a white mode) by executing a second setting suggestion effect, which will be described later, based on the setting value of the gaming machine. For example, it changes to a purple aspect).

Note that the display mode of the change count display 16TM040 may be changed from the normal mode (for example, white mode) to any of the normal mode and the above-described setting suggestion mode (for example, purple mode) based on the display result of the executed variable display. A notice effect (for example, referred to as a second expectation degree notice effect) of changing to a degree notice mode (for example, a red color mode) may be executed. However, in the same variable display, both the second set suggestive effect and the second expectation level advance notice effect are not executed, and if it is decided to execute the second set suggestive effect, the second set suggestive effect will be displayed in the variable display. It is assumed that the expectation degree announcement effect is not executed. That is, the second setting suggestion effect is executed with priority over the second expectation level announcement effect.

Although illustration is omitted, the effect control CPU 120 performs one set based on the occurrence of the start winning to the first start winning hole in the pre-reading notice setting process (step S161) of the effect control process shown in FIG. When a command (for example, a symbol designation command, a variable category command, and a first reserved memory number addition designation command) is newly received at the time of the start winning, the display mode of the active display and the hold display corresponding to the start winning A process for determining a change pattern is performed.

For example, if one set of starting winning commands is newly received, the effect control CPU 120 determines the final display mode of the active display (either normal mode, blue mode or red mode). It should be noted that the final display mode of the active display is the final display color of the active display that is determined at the time of starting winning. In this embodiment, after the active display has changed to the final display color, there are cases where the notice characters are superimposed on the active display in response to execution of the expectation level notice effect described later. In other words, there is a possibility that the final display mode of the active display determined at the time of starting winning may change from the final display mode of the active display based on the effect determination process at the start of the variation.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 executes the change pattern of the active display (combination of the change timing of the active display and the transition of the change mode), and the first change effect (when the display mode of the active display is changed (executes the active change effect). ), and when the display mode of the active display is not changed (when the active display mode is not executed), the presence or absence and the number of executions of the effect suggesting that the display mode of the active display may change). to decide. This first change effect has a success mode and a failure mode. In the example shown below, when the first change effect of the success mode is executed, the display mode of the active display is changed, and the failure mode is changed. When the first change effect of is executed, the display mode of the active display is not changed. Also, the first change effect is a effect in which the character acts on the active display. When the first change effect of the success mode is executed, the character acts on the active display to change the display mode of the active display, and when the first change effect of the failure mode is executed, the character affects the active display, but does not change the appearance of the active display.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines a change pattern of pending display (combination of change timing of pending display and transition of change mode).

(Production determination process at the start of variable display)
When starting variable display of special symbols, the CPU 103 executes a display result designation command for designating a display result, a variation pattern designation command for designating a variation pattern, and a reserved memory number subtraction designation command (first reserved memory number subtraction designation command or the second reservation storage number subtraction designation command) to the effect control CPU 120.

The effect control CPU 120 issues a reserved memory number subtraction designation command (first reserved Memory number subtraction designation command or second reserved memory number subtraction designation command), display result designation command that designates the display result (jackpot or lose, jackpot type in the case of a big hit), and special symbol fluctuation time and effect content ( Reach, pseudo-run, etc.), based on the reception of a set of commands called a variation pattern specification command from the game control microcomputer 100, the variation display of the special symbols is executed, and the special symbols It is possible to specify the fluctuation time and the contents of the production (reach, pseudo-consecutive, etc.).

In addition, the effect control CPU 120, when the variable display of the special symbols is completed and the display result is determined, based on the reception of the symbol confirmation designation command from the game control microcomputer 100, special symbols (first special It is possible to specify that the variable display of the symbol (or the second special symbol) has ended and the display result has been derived.

FIG. 10-2 is a flow chart showing effect determination processing executed at the start of variation. The effect control CPU 120 executes the variable start time effect determination process shown in FIG. 10-2 in the variable display start setting process (step S171) of the effect control process shown in FIG. Specifically, when the effect control CPU 120 receives the above-described one set of commands associated with the start of the variable display of the special symbols, the variable display of the decorative symbols corresponding to the variable display of the special symbols is designated as a display result. A production control pattern (collection of control data for instructing the display control unit 123 to execute the production) to be executed based on the command and the variation pattern specification command is set, and a decorative pattern based on the specified variation pattern is set. The effect to be executed during the variable display is determined by the effect determination process at the start of variation shown in FIG. 10-2.

First, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute the first setting suggestion effect, which will be described later, based on the execution/non-execution determination table for the first setting suggestion effect (see FIG. 10-3(G)) (step S16TM2000). .

Here, in the present embodiment, in the low-probability-low base state, it is possible to execute the first setting suggestion effect as the effect of suggesting the currently set setting value. In this first setting suggestion effect, a combination of mini-slot symbols [Bell], [Bell], and [Bell] as a combination of the same symbols is stopped and displayed in the mini-slot symbol display areas 5L1, 5C1 and 5R1 of the mini-slot 16TM030. By doing so, it is a production that the role of "Bell" is established. That is, based on the stop display of the combination of mini-slot symbols [Bell], [Bell], [Bell] in the mini-slot symbol display areas 5L1, 5C1, 5R1 of the mini-slot 16TM030, the player can set the set value It recognizes that the first setting suggestion effect for suggesting has been executed.

As shown in the table of FIG. 10-3(G), determination values for determining whether or not to execute the first setting suggestion effect are assigned according to the currently set setting values. When the setting value is "1", the effect control CPU 120 decides not to execute the first setting suggestion effect at a rate of 97%, and decides to execute it at a rate of 3%. Further, when the set value is "2", it is decided not to execute the first setting suggestion effect at a rate of 96% and to execute it at a rate of 4%. Further, when the set value is "3", it is decided not to execute the first setting suggestion effect at a rate of 95% and to execute it at a rate of 5%. Further, when the set value is "4", it is determined not to execute the first setting suggestion effect at a rate of 94% and to execute it at a rate of 6%. Further, when the set value is "5", it is decided not to execute the first setting suggestion effect at a rate of 93%, and to execute it at a rate of 7%. Further, when the set value is "6", it is determined not to execute the first setting suggestion effect at a rate of 92% and to execute it at a rate of 8%.

As shown in FIG. 10-3 (G), the execution ratio of the first setting suggestion effect differs depending on the setting value, and the higher the setting value is, the higher the ratio of the first setting suggestion effect is executed. Become. In the present embodiment, the processing for determining the effect at the time of starting the variation is executed each time the variable display is performed, so whether or not the first setting suggestive effect is to be executed is determined for each variable display (step S16TM2000). That is, it is determined whether the winning combination of the above-mentioned first mini-slot variable display is [Bell] or "Loss". As a result, the player becomes interested in whether or not the first setting suggestion effect is executed each time the variable display is executed. The player is also interested in the number of times the setting suggestion effect is executed (the execution ratio of the first setting suggestion effect). According to such a configuration, it becomes possible for the player to guess the set value for each variable display, and the interest in the game can be improved.

Next, when the effect control CPU 120 decides to execute the first setting suggestive effect (YES in step S16TM2010), the effect control CPU 120 selects whether or not the expectation level advance notice effect is executed when executing the first set suggestive effect. (Step S16TM2020). On the other hand, if it is determined not to execute the first setting suggestion effect (NO in step S16TM2010), the process proceeds to step S16TM2120, which will be described later.

FIG. 10-3 (H1) shows the execution ratio of the expectation degree announcement effect when it is decided to execute the first setting suggestion effect and the display result is "no". In the execution/non-execution determination table 1 of the expectation level announcement effect, a determination value for determining whether or not the expectation level announcement effect is executed is assigned to each variation pattern for loss. The effect control CPU 120 determines not to execute the expectation degree announcement effect at a rate of 100% when the variation pattern is "non-reach out" (variation time is 10 seconds). In addition, when the variation pattern is "no normal reach" (variation time is 30 seconds), it is decided not to execute the expectation degree announcement effect at a rate of 100%. Also, if the variation pattern is "super reach lost" (variation time is 120 seconds), it is decided not to execute the expectation level announcement effect at a rate of 60%, and to execute it at a rate of 40%. do.

FIG. 10-3 (H2) shows the execution ratio of the expectation degree announcement effect when it is decided to execute the first setting suggestion effect and the display result is "big hit". In the execution/non-execution determination table 1 of the expectation level announcement effect, a determination value for determining whether or not the expectation level announcement effect is executed is assigned to each of the big win variation patterns. The effect control CPU 120 determines not to execute the expectation degree announcement effect at a rate of 100% when the variation pattern is "normal reach big hit" (variation time is 30 seconds). Also, when the variation pattern is "super reach jackpot" (variation time is 120 seconds), it is decided not to execute the expectation degree announcement effect at a rate of 20%, and to execute it at a rate of 80%. do.

As shown in FIGS. 10-3 (H1) and (H2), whether or not to execute the expectation level announcement effect is determined based on the variation pattern (variation time). In this embodiment, when it is decided to execute the first setting suggestion effect, the variation pattern (variation time) is non-reach loss (10 seconds), normal reach loss (30 seconds), or normal reach jackpot (30 seconds). second), it is determined not to execute the expectation degree announcement effect at a rate of 100%, and if the fluctuation pattern (variation time) is out of super reach (120 seconds), the expectation degree announcement effect is performed. It is decided to execute at a rate of 40%, and in the case of a super reach jackpot (120 seconds), it is decided to execute an expectation degree announcement effect at a rate of 80%.

When a variation pattern with a short variation time (non-reach loss (10 seconds), normal reach loss (30 seconds), normal reach jackpot (30 seconds)) is selected, both the first setting suggestion effect and the expectation level notice effect There is not enough time to execute the production of Therefore, when a variable display based on a variation pattern with a short variable time is executed, although the first set suggestion effect can be executed, the expectation degree announcement effect is not executed after the first set suggestion effect is executed. there is

On the other hand, when a variation pattern with a long variation time (super reach loss (120 seconds), super reach big hit (120 seconds)) is selected, both the first setting suggestion effect and the expectation level notice effect are performed. Sufficient time is provided for execution. Therefore, it is possible to execute the expectation degree announcement effect after executing the first setting suggestion effect.

As described above, in this embodiment, whether or not the first setting suggestion effect is executed is determined based on a common table regardless of the variable time. If the variable time is short, the variable time is long. In either case, the first setting suggestion effect is executed at a common rate. On the other hand, the expectation level announcement effect is executed at a higher rate when the variable time is long than when the variable time is short. That is, when the variation time of the variable display to be executed is short, the variation time of the variable display to be executed is longer than the [ratio of execution of the expectation degree announcement effect after the first setting suggestion effect is executed]. The [percentage of the execution of the expectation degree announcement effect after the execution of the first setting suggestion effect] is higher.

Next, when the effect control CPU 120 decides to execute the expectation degree announcement effect (YES in step S16TM2030), the display result to stop display in the above-described second mini-slot variable display and the second change Whether or not to execute an effect is determined based on the character icon determination table (see FIG. 10-3(J)) (step S16TM2040). The second change effect is to change the display mode of the active display 16TM003 by superimposing a character icon based on "a character pattern as a display result stopped in the second mini-slot variable display" on the active display 16TM003. It is a production that makes In this embodiment, the second change effect is executed except when the display result stopped by the second mini-slot variable display is a display result of "no display" in which the character pattern is not displayed. Become. On the other hand, if it is determined not to execute the expectation level announcement effect (NO in step S16TM2030), the process proceeds to step S16TM2060, which will be described later.

FIG. 10-3(J) is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the character icon determination table. As shown in FIG. 10-3(J), in this embodiment, when it is decided to execute the expectation degree announcement effect, the character pattern is a mini-slot as a display result of the second mini-slot variable display. Either "no display", which is a display result not displayed in the pattern display area 5LCR1, or "CHANCE", "rapid heat", and "FEVER", which are character patterns, can be determined, and each of these displays can be determined. A judgment value is assigned to each result.

As shown in FIG. 10-3(J), when the display result of the variable display is "loss" (that is, when the display result specified by the display result designation command is "loss"), the variation 70% of the time, "No Display" is selected, 25% of the time, "CHANCE" is selected, and 5% of the time, "Extreme Heat" is the display result of the second mini-slot variable display that is performed in the display. is selected.

On the other hand, when the display result of the variable display is "big hit" (that is, when the display result specified by the display result designation command is "big hit"), the second mini-slot variable executed in the variable display As a display result of the display, "no display" was selected at a rate of 22%, "CHANCE" was selected at a rate of 35%, "great heat" was selected at a rate of 40%, and "" was selected at a rate of 3%. FEVER" is selected. Therefore, when the display result of the second mini-slot variable display is "FEVER", the occurrence of the big win is confirmed.

As shown in FIG. 10-3(J), regarding the display result of the second mini-slot variable display (variable display for one reel), “no display”<“CHANCE”<“extreme heat”<“FEVER” Expectations for a big hit are high in the order of. Therefore, when any character pattern of "CHANCE", "rapid heat", and "FEVER" is stopped (when the second change effect is executed after that), none of the character patterns are stopped and displayed. The percentage of big hits is higher than when the result is "no display" (when the second change effect is not executed after that). In addition, since the degree of expectation for a big win differs depending on the character pattern to be stopped, the player pays attention to the display result of the second mini-slot variable display.

In this embodiment, when the character pattern (either of "CHANCE", "Geki-netsu", and "FEVER") stops as a display result of the second mini-slot variable display, the display mode of the active display is changed. A second change effect is executed. Specifically, in the mini-slot symbol display area 5LCR1 (reel 1) of the mini-slot 16TM030, when any character symbol of "CHANCE", "Gekiatsu", and "FEVER" is stopped and displayed, (i) The stopped character pattern moves upward from the mini-slot pattern display area 5LCR1 and acts on the active display 16TM003 displayed in the active display area 16TM013 (see FIG. 10-7 (11)), (ii) The active display 16TM003 and the character icon based on the moved character pattern are superimposed and displayed (see FIG. 10-7 (12)). This character icon is an icon showing the same character as the character pattern that resulted in the display result of the second mini-slot variable display. That is, an effect in which a character icon indicating the same character as the character pattern resulting from the display is added to the active display 16TM003 is executed as the second change effect. On the other hand, when the display result of the second mini-slot variable display is "no display", the second change effect is not executed.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 selects a successful combination of the expectation level advance notice effect, which is used when executing the first setting suggestion effect, in table 1 for establishing the expectation level announcement effect (see FIG. 10-4 (K)). (step S16TM2050) and proceeds to step S16TM2060.

FIG. 10-4(K) is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the established combination determination table 1 of the expectation level advance notice effect. As shown in FIG. 10-4(K), in this embodiment, when it is decided to execute the first setting suggestion effect, the establishment role of the expectation level announcement effect, more specifically, the expectation level As a winning combination (hereinafter the same) of the first mini-slot variable display executed in the notice effect, "miss", "watermelon", "watermelon (via replay)", "cherry", "cherry (via replay)", Any one of "cherry (freeze)", "7 matching", and "7 matching (freeze)" can be determined, and a determination value is assigned to each winning combination.

In the present embodiment, when "lost" is selected as the establishment combination of the expectation level notice effect, the mini-slot pattern display areas 5L1, 5C1, 5R1 stop and display combinations of mini-slot patterns including different patterns. For example, when [Replay] is displayed in the mini-slot symbol display area 5L1, [Replay] is displayed in the mini-slot symbol display area 5C1, and [Bell] is displayed in the mini-slot symbol display area 5R1, the expectation level notice effect is established. It becomes a "misalignment".

In the present embodiment, when "watermelon", "cherry", and "7 matching" are selected as the establishment roles of the expectation level notice effect, the mini slots with the same symbols are displayed in the mini-slot symbol display areas 5L1, 5C1, and 5R1. The slot pattern is stopped and displayed. For example, when a combination of mini-slot symbols [watermelon], [watermelon], and [watermelon] are stopped and displayed as the combination of the same symbols in the mini-slot symbol display areas 5L1, 5C1, and 5R1, the expected level of advance notice effect is established. becomes "watermelon".

In the present embodiment, when "watermelon (via replay)" and "cherry (via replay)" are selected as the establishment role of the expectation level notice effect, the mini-slot symbol display areas 5L1, 5C1 and 5R1 are displayed with the same symbols. After the combination of mini-slot symbols [Replay], [Replay], and [Replay] is stopped and displayed, the mini-slot symbols are changed again in the mini-slot symbol display areas 5L1, 5C1 and 5R1 to display the mini-slot symbols. A combination of mini-slot symbols of [Watermelon], [Watermelon], [Watermelon], or a combination of mini-slot symbols of [Cherry], [Cherry], and [Cherry] as a combination of the same symbols in areas 5L1, 5C1, and 5R1. stop display.

In the present embodiment, when "Cherry (Freeze)" and "7 Matching (Freeze)" are selected as the establishment combination of the expectation level notice effect, the normal mode ( After executing the variable display of the mini-slot symbols in a freeze mode different from the scroll display and update display from the top to the bottom), [Cherry], [Cherry], [Cherry] in the mini-slot symbol display areas 5L1, 5C1, 5R1 ] or the combination of mini-slot symbols [7], [7], [7] are stopped and displayed. The variable display of the freeze mode in this embodiment means that the mini-slot pattern display that scrolls upward from the bottom or updates the display while the visibility of the mini-slot pattern display areas 5L1, 5C1, and 5R1 is lowered. Variable display.

As shown in FIG. 10-4 (K), when the display result to be stopped and displayed in the mini-slot symbol display area 5LCR1 is "no display" (a symbol in which no characters are displayed) (that is, the second change effect is not executed case), the successful combination in the expectation level announcement effect is “lost” at a rate of 100%.

Also, as shown in FIG. 10-4(K), when the character symbol to be stopped and displayed in the mini-slot symbol display area 5LCR1 is "CHANCE" (that is, the character icon to be superimposed and displayed on the active display in the second change effect is " CHANCE"), the winning role in the expectation level notice effect is "lost" at a rate of 5%, "suica" at a rate of 45%, and "suica (via replay)" at a rate of 20%. , 20% of the time it will be "cherry", 2% of the time it will be "cherry (via replay)", and 8% of the time it will be "cherry (freeze)".

Further, as shown in FIG. 10-4(K), when the character symbol to be stopped and displayed in the mini-slot symbol display area 5LCR1 is "hot heat" (that is, when the character icon to be superimposed and displayed on the active display in the second change effect is In the case of "Extreme heat"), the success role in the expectation level notice effect is "Watermelon" at a rate of 15%, "Watermelon (via replay)" at a rate of 10%, and " 10% of the time it will be "Cherry (Via Replay)" and 25% of the time it will be "Cherry (Freeze)".

Also, as shown in FIG. 10-4(K), when the character symbol to be stopped and displayed in the mini-slot symbol display area 5LCR1 is "FEVER" (that is, when the character icon to be displayed superimposed on the active display in the second change effect is " FEVER"), the successful combination in the expectation degree announcement effect is "7 matching" at a rate of 70% and "7 matching (Freeze)" at a rate of 30%.

As shown in FIG. 10-4(K), when the winning hand is "loss", the stop symbol is "no display" or "CHANCE", and when the winning hand is "watermelon" or "cherry", the stop symbol ( The character icon) becomes "CHANCE" or "rapid heat", and when the winning combination is "7 matching", the stop symbol (character icon) becomes "FEVER". Further, when the winning hand is "miss", the stop symbol "no display" is more likely to be selected than "CHANCE", and when the winning hand is "watermelon", the stop symbol (character icon) is "hot heat". ``CHANCE'' is more likely to be selected than ``CHANCE'', and when the winning combination is ``Cherry'', ``Super heat'' is more likely to be selected as the stop symbol (character icon) than ``CHANCE''.

That is, regarding the second mini-slot variable display stop symbol, the degree of expectation to be controlled to the jackpot game state increases in the order of "no display"<"CHANCE"<"extreme heat"<"FEVER". With respect to the established combination of variable mini-slot display, the degree of expectation to be controlled to the jackpot game state is high in the order of "lost"<"watermelon"<"cherry"<"seven match". In addition, when "7 matching" is selected as the winning combination of the first variable display of the mini-slot, the stop symbol of the second variable display of the mini-slot is always "FEVER", so "7 matching" is a big hit. It is a production of. According to such a configuration, it is possible to vary the degree of expectation to be controlled to the big win game state according to the established combination composed of a plurality of types of mini-slot symbols, and to improve the interest of the game.

Here, as shown in FIG. 10-4(K), the successful combination accompanied by the variable display of the freeze mode is limited to "cherry (freeze)" and "7 matching (freeze)". Then, when "Cherry (Freeze)" is selected as the winning hand, the display result (character icon) becomes "CHANCE" or "Gekiatsu", and when "7 Matching (Freeze)" is selected as the winning hand. , the notice character (character icon) is "FEVER". That is, when the mini-slot symbols are variably displayed in the frozen mode, the established combination of "cherry" or higher ("cherry" or "7 matching") is determined, so the mini-slot symbols are variably displayed in the normal mode. The degree of expectation to be controlled to the big hit game state is higher than in the case of performing. According to such a configuration, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the variable display mode of the mini-slot symbols, thereby enhancing the interest of the game.

On the other hand, when the effect control CPU 120 decides not to execute the first set suggestive effect (NO in step S16TM2010), it selects whether or not to execute the expectation level advance notice effect if the first set suggestive effect is not executed. (step S16TM2120).

FIG. 10-3 (I1) shows the execution ratio of the expectation degree announcement effect when it is decided not to execute the first setting suggestion effect and the display result is "no". In the execution/non-execution determination table 2 of the degree of expectation advance notice effect, a determination value for determining whether or not to execute the degree of expectation notice effect is assigned to each variation pattern for loss. The effect control CPU 120 determines not to execute the expectation level announcement effect at a rate of 100% when the variation pattern is "non-reach out" (variation time is 10 seconds). Also, if the variation pattern is "normal reach out" (variation time is 30 seconds), it is decided not to execute the expectation degree announcement effect at a rate of 80% and to execute it at a rate of 20%. . In addition, when the variation pattern is "super reach lost" (variation time is 120 seconds), it is decided not to execute the expectation degree announcement effect at a rate of 40%, and to execute it at a rate of 60%. do.

FIG. 10-3 (I2) shows the execution ratio of the expectation degree announcement effect when it is decided not to execute the first setting suggestion effect and the display result is "big hit". In the execution/non-execution determination table 2 of the expectation level announcement performance, a determination value for determining whether or not the expectation level announcement performance is executed is assigned to each of the big win variation patterns. The performance control CPU 120 decides not to execute the expectation degree announcement performance at a rate of 30% when the variation pattern is "normal reach jackpot" (variation time is 30 seconds), and executes it at a rate of 70%. to decide. In addition, when the variation pattern is "super reach jackpot" (variation time is 120 seconds), it is decided not to execute the expectation degree announcement effect at a rate of 10%, and to execute it at a rate of 90%. do.

Here, in the example of FIGS. 9 (H1) and (H2) where it is decided to execute the first setting suggestion effect, when the variation pattern of "normal reach" is selected, it is decided not to execute the expectation degree announcement effect. 9 (I1) and (I2) in which it was decided (“no execution” is 100%), but it was decided not to execute the first setting suggestion effect, the “normal reach” variation pattern was selected. In this case, there is a possibility of deciding to execute the expectation level announcement effect ("executed" is 20% for "normal reach lost" and 70% for "normal reach big hit").

Also, in the example of FIGS. 9 (H1) and (H2) where it is decided to execute the first setting suggestion effect, the ratio of executing the expectation level announcement effect when the "super reach" variation pattern is selected (" 40% in "super reach out", 80% in "super reach jackpot"), in the example of FIG. When the variation pattern is selected, the ratio of execution of the expectation degree announcement effect is higher (60% for "super reach lost" and 90% for "super reach big hit"). As described above, in the present embodiment, when the first setting suggestion effect is not executed, the expectation degree announcement effect is executed at a higher rate than when the first setting suggestion effect is executed. .

Next, when the effect control CPU 120 decides to execute the expectation level announcement effect (YES in step S16TM2130), the display result to stop display in the second mini-slot variable display described above and the second change Whether or not to execute an effect is determined based on the character icon determination table (see FIG. 10-3(J)) (step S16TM2140). On the other hand, if it is decided not to execute the expectation level announcement effect (NO in step S16TM2130), the process proceeds to step S16TM2060, which will be described later.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 selects the establishment combination of the expectation level advance notice effect, which is used when the first set suggestion effect is not executed, in the expectation level advance notice effect establishment combination determination table 2 (see FIG. 10-4 (L)). (step S16TM2150) and proceeds to step S16TM2060.

FIG. 10-4(L) is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the established combination determination table 2 of the expectation level advance notice effect. As shown in FIG. 10-4 (L), in this embodiment, when it is decided not to execute the first setting suggestion effect, the establishment role of the expectation level announcement effect, more specifically, the expectation level As a winning combination (hereinafter the same) of the first mini-slot variable display executed in the notice effect, "miss", "watermelon", "watermelon (via replay)", "cherry", "cherry (via replay)", Any one of "cherry (freeze)", "7 matching", and "7 matching (freeze)" can be determined, and a determination value is assigned to each winning combination.

As shown in FIG. 10-4 (L), when the display result to be stopped and displayed in the mini-slot symbol display area 5LCR1 is "no display" (a symbol in which characters are not displayed) (that is, the second change effect is not executed) case), the successful combination in the expectation degree announcement effect is “lost” at a rate of 100%.

Also, as shown in FIG. 10-4(L), when the character symbol to be stopped and displayed in the mini-slot symbol display area 5LCR1 is "CHANCE" (that is, when the character icon to be displayed superimposed on the active display in the second change effect is " CHANCE"), the successful role in the expectation level notice effect is "lost" at a rate of 5%, "suica" at a rate of 15%, and "suica (via replay)" at a rate of 50%. , 2% of the time it will be "cherry", 18% of the time it will be "cherry (via replay)", and 10% of the time it will be "cherry (freeze)".

Further, as shown in FIG. 10-4(L), when the character symbol to be stopped and displayed in the mini-slot symbol display area 5LCR1 is "hot heat" (that is, when the character icon to be displayed superimposed on the active display in the second change effect is 10% of the time, 15% of the time, “Watermelon (via replay)”, and 10% of the time, “Watermelon”. 38% of the time it is "Cherry (Via Replay)" and 27% of the time it is "Cherry (Freeze)".

Also, as shown in FIG. 10-4(L), when the character symbol to be stopped and displayed in the mini-slot symbol display area 5LCR1 is "FEVER" (that is, the character icon to be superimposed and displayed on the active display in the second change effect is " FEVER"), the successful combination in the expectation level announcement effect is "7 matching" at a rate of 30% and "7 matching (Freeze)" at a rate of 70%.

Note that in the present embodiment, the first mini-slot in the expectation level notice effect is determined depending on whether it is determined to execute the first set suggestion effect or when it is determined not to execute the first set suggestion effect. An example has been shown in which the winning combination of the variable display (that is, the winning combination other than "Bell") is determined based on different tables, but the present invention is not limited to such a form, and it is decided to execute the first setting suggestion effect. The winning combination of the first mini-slot variable display in the expectation degree announcement rendering (that is, the winning combination other than "Bell") is common between the case where it is determined and the case where it is determined not to execute the first set suggestion effect. may be determined based on a table of That is, whether or not to execute the expectation level announcement effect is determined at different ratios in steps S16TM2020 and S16TM2120 (based on the execution/non-execution determination table for different expectation level announcement effects), while steps S16TM2050 and S16TM2150 have a common winning combination. Based on the determination table, it is also possible to determine the winning combination of the first mini-slot variable display in the expectation degree announcement effect.

As described above, in the present embodiment, when the gaming state is the low-probability-low base state (normal state), each time the variation display is executed, the first The mini-slot variable display (first time) is executed, and the established hand becomes "Bell" or "Loss". Then, after the first mini-slot variable display (first time) is completed, (i) when the first mini-slot variable display (second time) is executed during the variable display (expectation degree announcement effect is executed case) and (ii) a case where the first mini-slot variable display (second time) is not executed (a case where the expectation degree announcement effect is not executed).

Here, (i) when the first mini-slot variable display (second time) is executed (when the expectation degree announcement effect is executed), the winning hand determined based on the winning hand determination table is established. Later, further, the second mini-slot variable display (first time) is performed in the mini-slot symbol display area 5LCR1. Then, as a display result of the second mini-slot variable display (first time), (a) a symbol that does not contain characters (“no display”) or (b) a character symbol (“CHANCE”, “hot heat”) , “FEVER”) stops. (b) When the character designs (“CHANCE”, “Gekiatsu”, “FEVER”) are stopped, a second change effect is executed in which character icons based on the character designs are added to the active display. Become.

Thus, in the above-described embodiment, when the second mini-slot variable display (first time) is executed and (a) a symbol not containing characters (“no display”) stops, that is, the second Even if the change effect is not executed, (i) the first mini-slot variable display (second time) is always executed before the change effect, and the effect configuration is adopted so that the established hand always becomes "lost". . Not limited to this, when the second mini-slot variable display (first time) is executed and (a) the pattern that does not contain characters ("no display") stops (when the second change effect is not executed) In addition, (i) the first mini-slot variable display (second time) executed before that may have the possibility of establishing a winning hand other than "lost".

In addition, when the second mini-slot variable display (first time) is executed and (a) symbols that do not contain characters (“no display”) stop (when the second variation effect is not executed), (i) The first mini-slot variable display (second time) itself may not be executed. That is, after the first mini-slot variable display (first time) in the mini-slot symbol display areas 5L1, 5C1, 5R1 (in the 3-reel system), the mini-slot symbol display area 5LCR1 (in the 1-reel system) is displayed. A second minislot variable display (first time) may be performed.

Also, as a display result of the second mini-slot variable display (first time), (b) character symbols (“CHANCE”, “Gekiatsu”, and “FEVER”) may always be stopped. That is, when the second mini-slot variable display (in the one-reel system) is performed in the mini-slot symbol display area 5LCR1, the second variation effect may be performed without fail. When such an effect configuration is adopted, (i) the winning combination of the first variable mini-slot display (second time) executed before the second variable mini-slot display (first time) is "lost". You can make it so that it does not.

Next, if the value of the fluctuation number counter is 25×n (n is an integer) [a multiple of 25] (YES in step S16TM2060), the effect control CPU 120 executes a second setting suggestion effect described later. Whether or not is determined based on the execution/non-execution determination table for the second setting suggestion effect (see FIG. 10-4(M)) (step S16TM2070), and the process ends as it is. On the other hand, if the value of the fluctuation number counter is not 25×n (where n is an integer) (NO in step S16TM2060), the process ends.

Here, in the present embodiment, in the low-probability-low base state, it is possible to execute the second setting suggestion effect as the effect of suggesting the currently set setting value. In this second setting suggestion effect, the variation count display 16TM040 displayed in the normal mode (white mode in this example) on the lower left of the screen of the image display device 5 is displayed in purple at the timing when the variable display of the special symbols is started. It is a production that changes the mode. Then, when a predetermined period of time has elapsed since the start of the second setting suggestion effect, the second setting suggestion effect is terminated, and the change count display 16TM040 displayed in purple at the bottom left of the screen of the image display device 5 is changed to the normal mode. back to

In FIG. 10-4(M), determination values for determining whether or not to execute the second setting suggestion effect are assigned according to the currently set setting values. When the setting value is "1", the effect control CPU 120 decides not to execute the second setting suggestion effect at a rate of 90% and decides to execute it at a rate of 10%. Further, when the set value is "2", it is determined not to execute the second setting suggestion effect at a rate of 88% and to execute it at a rate of 12%. Further, when the set value is "3", it is decided not to execute the second setting suggestion effect at a rate of 86%, and to execute it at a rate of 14%. Further, when the set value is "4", it is decided not to execute the second setting suggestion effect at a rate of 84% and to execute it at a rate of 16%. Further, when the set value is "5", it is decided not to execute the second setting suggestion effect at a rate of 82%, and to execute it at a rate of 18%. Further, when the set value is "6", it is decided not to execute the second setting suggestion effect at a rate of 80%, and to execute it at a rate of 20%.

In this embodiment, when the gaming state is the low-probability-low base state, the mini-slot 16TM030 is displayed on the image display device 5, and the first setting suggestion effect, the second change effect, and the expectation level notice effect are executed. Although an example is shown, it is not limited to such a form, and when the game state is either a low probability high base state, a high probability high base state, or a high probability low base state, the mini on the image display device 5 The slot 16TM030 may be displayed to execute any one of the first setting suggestion effect, the second change effect, or the degree of expectation announcement effect.

In addition, in the present embodiment, when the gaming state is the low-probability-low base state, the image display device 5 displays the change number display 16TM040 to execute the second setting suggestion effect. Regardless of the form, when the gaming state is any of the low-probability-high base state, high-probability-high base state, or high-probability-low base state, the image display device 5 displays the number of fluctuations 16TM040, and the second A setting suggestion effect may be executed.

As shown in FIG. 10-2, after determining whether or not to execute the first setting suggestion effect in step S16TM2000, it is determined in step S16TM2020 or step S16TM2120 whether or not to execute the expectation level announcement effect, and further in step S16TM2050 or step S16TM2150. We have decided the establishment role of the expectation notice production. When determining the first setting suggestion effect in step S16TM2000, as shown in FIG. , in this embodiment, the first setting suggestion effect can be executed regardless of the variation pattern (variation time).

In addition, when the first setting suggestion effect is executed (YES in step S16TM2010) and the expectation degree announcement effect is executed, as shown in FIGS. Based on this, it is determined whether or not to execute the expectation level announcement effect. When the variation pattern (variation time) is non-reach loss (10 seconds), normal reach loss (30 seconds), and normal reach jackpot (30 seconds), it is determined at a rate of 100% that "expectation degree notice effect is not executed". On the other hand, when the variation pattern (variation time) is super reach (120 seconds), it is determined that "execute the expectation level announcement effect" at a rate of 40%, and in the case of super reach jackpot (120 seconds) decides to "execute the expectation level announcement effect" at a rate of 80%.

Thus, regardless of the variation pattern (variation time), the first setting suggestion effect can be executed, and regardless of the variation pattern (variation time), the mini-slot symbol display areas 5L1, 5C1, and 5R1 of the image display device 5 , [Bell], [Bell], and [Bell] mini-slot symbol combinations can be stopped and displayed. Further, when the variation pattern (variation time) is super reach (120 seconds), the first setting suggestive effect and the expectation level notice effect can be executed, and the mini-slot symbol display areas 5L1 and 5C1 of the image display device 5 can be executed. , and 5R1 stop displaying combinations of mini-slot symbols [Bell], [Bell], and [Bell]. Combinations of symbols (for example, [watermelon], [watermelon], [watermelon] or [7], [7], [7], etc.) can be stopped and displayed. According to such a configuration, in the mini-slot 16TM030, it is possible to execute the first setting suggestion effect that suggests the set value, and also to execute the expectation level announcement effect that suggests the level of expectation that the display result will be a "big hit". As a result, the interest in the game can be improved.

As shown in FIG. 10-3(G), each time the first setting suggestion effect with different execution ratios depending on the set value is executed, the player himself/herself counts the number of executions of the first setting suggestion effect. , the player himself calculates the execution ratio of the first setting suggestion effect [execution ratio of the first setting suggestion effect = (the number of executions of the first setting suggestion effect/the number of times of fluctuation) x 100], and the calculated first setting suggestion The player can guess the set value by determining to which set value of the execution ratio of the first set suggestion effect for each well-known set value the execution ratio of the effect approximates.

Hypothetically, a configuration is adopted in which the determination of whether or not to execute the anticipation performance is performed prior to the determination of whether or not the first setting suggestion performance is to be performed, and the expectation level prediction performance is performed with priority over the first setting suggestion performance. In this case, the execution lottery for the first set suggestion effect is not performed due to the fact that the expectation level notice effect is decided to be executed and the variable time, or the lottery for the first set suggestion effect is won. However, there may be a case where the first setting suggestion effect is not executed due to the expectation level advance notice effect being given priority. As a result, the degree of divergence between the execution ratio of the first setting suggestion effect calculated by the player and the execution ratio of the first setting suggestion effect based on the actual setting value becomes large. Then, the importance of the first setting suggestion effect as an element for estimating the setting value is lowered, and there is a possibility that the player will not pay attention to it. In order to solve such a problem, as shown in steps S16TM2000 and S16TM2020 of FIG. A configuration is adopted in which the first setting suggestion effect is preferentially executed over the expectation degree announcement effect.

(Specific example of executing change effect and setting suggestion effect)
Next, FIG. 10-5 to FIG. 10 with regard to specific examples when it is decided to execute the first change effect, the second change effect, the first setting suggestion effect, the second setting suggestion effect, and the expectation degree announcement effect. -7 will be used for explanation. FIG. 10-5 is a time chart when executing the first change effect, the second change effect, the first set suggestion effect, the second set suggestion effect, and the expectation degree announcement effect, and FIG. 10-6 and FIG. -7 shows an example of an effect image displayed on the image display device 5 when executing the first change effect, the second change effect, the first set suggestive effect, the second set suggestive effect, and the expectation level notice effect. It is an explanatory diagram.

10-5 to 10-7, the display result of the variable display corresponding to the starting winning becomes "big hit" in the first starting winning determination process (S101A) when the CPU 103 performs the starting winning. This is an example when it is determined (when designated by a design designation command). Then, based on this, the effect control CPU 120 determines the final display mode (final display color) of the active display to be the red mode in the change effect determination process (not shown) at the time of start winning, and the change pattern of the active display is determined. It is decided to change pattern 022 (the number of executions of the first change effect is one and the pattern in which the first change effect of the success mode is executed), and it is decided to execute the first change effect of the success mode. This is an example of a case where

In addition, the CPU 103 determines that the display result of the variable display is a "big hit" at the start of the variation (designated by the display result designation command), and sets the variation pattern (variation time) of the variable display to "super reach big hit". (120 seconds)" (specified by the variation pattern command). Then, based on this, the effect control CPU 120 determines to execute the first setting suggestion effect in step S16TM2000 in the effect determination process at the time of fluctuation start, and executes the expectation degree announcement effect in step S16TM2020. In step S16TM2040, it is decided to set the display result of the second variable display of the mini-slot to "Super Heat", and in step S16TM2050, it is decided to execute the second change effect. This is an example of a case where it is decided to set the established hand to be "Cherry (Freeze)" and to execute the second setting suggestion effect in step S16TM2070.

First, as shown in FIG. 10-6 (1), when the gaming state is controlled to the low probability low base state, the display of the fluctuation display of the first special symbol executed last time (most recently executed) Based on the fact that the result is "lost", the effect control CPU 120 determines when the variable display is fixed and stopped in the symbol display area 5L, the symbol display area 5C, and the symbol display area 5R of the image display device 5. The combination of decorative patterns ("247" in this example) is continuously displayed. Also, based on the fact that the display result of the variable display of the first special symbol executed last time (executed most recently) was "missing", the small symbol display area 5l of the image display device 5 and the small symbol display area 5c and the small pattern display area 5r, the combination of small patterns ("247" in this example) when the variable display is stopped is continuously displayed. The effect control CPU 120 causes the first reserved display area 16TM011 of the image display device 5 to display four first reserved displays 16TM001 in response to the fact that the number of first reserved memories is four.

When in the low probability low base state, as shown in FIG. 10-6 (1), in the image display device 5, the number of times the variable display is performed during the period of the low probability low base state (normal state) 16TM040 is displayed. In this example, after moving to the low probability low base state, it is assumed that the fluctuation display has been executed 124 times by the present time, and as shown in FIG. 10-6 (1), "124" etc. is displayed in a normal mode (white mode).

In addition, the effect control CPU 120 determines that the mini- In the slot symbol display areas 5L1, 5C1, 5R1, the combination of mini-slot symbols (in this example, [Replay], [Replay], and [Bell]) is continuously displayed when the variable display is fixed and stopped.

Then, as shown in FIG. 10-6 (2), when the CUP 103 starts the variable display of the first special symbol (timing of T1 shown in FIG. In the pattern display areas 5L, 5C and 5R, the variable display of decorative patterns is started, and in the small pattern display areas 5l, 5c and 5r of the image display device 5, the variable display of the small patterns is started. At this time, the effect control CPU 120 causes the active display area 16TM013 of the image display device 5 to display the active display 16TM003 corresponding to the variable display currently being executed, corresponding to the fact that the first reserved memory number is 3. Then, three first reserved displays 16TM001 are displayed in the first reserved display area 16TM011 of the image display device 5 .

At this time, as shown in FIG. 10-6 (2), the effect control CPU 120 continues the variable display of decorative symbols in the symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the image display device 5. Based on the decision to execute the second setting suggestion effect in S16TM2070, the second setting suggestion effect is executed. In this example, after moving to the low probability low base state, it is assumed that the fluctuation display has been executed 125 times by the present time, and as shown in FIG. 10-6 (2), "125" etc. is displayed in purple. The player understands that the setting has been suggested by the fact that the display mode of the change count display 16TM040 has changed from the normal mode (white mode) to the purple mode. At this time, in the small pattern display areas 5l, 5c, and 5r of the image display device 5, the variable display of the small patterns continues.

Next, as shown in FIG. 10-6 (3), the effect control CPU 120 continues the variable display of decorative symbols in the symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the image display device 5 (see FIG. 10 -5), the mini-slot symbol display areas 5L1, 5C1, 5R1 of the image display device 5, based on the decision to execute the first setting suggestion effect in step S16TM2000. The symbol variable display (first mini-slot variable display) is started. At this time, in the small pattern display areas 5l, 5c, and 5r of the image display device 5, the variable display of the small patterns continues.

Next, as shown in FIG. 10-6 (4), the effect control CPU 120 continues the variable display of the decorative symbols in the symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the image display device 5 (see FIG. 10 -5), the second setting suggestion effect is terminated, and the change count display 16TM040 (characters such as "125") displayed in purple mode is returned to normal mode (white mode). At this time, in the small pattern display areas 5l, 5c, and 5r of the image display device 5, the variable display of the small patterns is continued, and in the mini-slot pattern display areas 5L1, 5C1, and 5R1 of the image display device 5, the mini-slot patterns are variable. continue to display.

Next, as shown in FIG. 10-6 (5), the effect control CPU 120 continues the variable display of decorative patterns in the pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the image display device 5 (see FIG. 10 -5 timing of T4), the active display change pattern is determined to be change pattern 022 (the number of executions of the first change effect is 1, and the pattern in which the first change effect of the success mode is executed). Then, based on the decision to execute the first change effect of the success mode, the first change effect of the success mode is executed. In this example, a character 16TM050 appears and an effect is executed in which a ball is thrown toward the active display 16TM003. By displaying an image in which the ball thrown by the character 16TM050 hits the active display 16TM003, the player can expect that the mode of the active display 16TM003 will change.

At this time, the effect control CPU 120 continues the variable display of the small symbols in the small symbol display areas 5l, 5c, and 5r of the image display device 5, and the mini-slot symbol display areas 5L1, 5C1, and 5R1 of the image display device 5. , Continues variable display of mini-slot symbols.

Next, as shown in FIG. 10-6 (6), the effect control CPU 120 continues the variable display of decorative symbols in the symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the image display device 5 (see FIG. 10 -5), according to the execution of the first change effect of the success mode, the display mode of the active display 16TM003 is changed from the normal mode to the red mode (in this example, from the white round display to the red round display). At this time, the effect control CPU 120 continues the variable display of the small symbols in the small symbol display areas 5l, 5c, and 5r of the image display device 5. FIG. In addition, the effect control CPU 120 controls the combination of mini-slot symbols (in this example, [Bell] [ Bell] [Bell]) is stopped.

Next, as shown in FIG. 10-6 (7), the effect control CPU 120 continues the variable display of the decorative symbols in the symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the image display device 5 (see FIG. 10 -5), based on the fact that it has been decided in step S16TM2050 that the establishment role of the expectation level announcement effect is to be "cherry (freeze)", the expectation level announcement effect is executed, and the image display device In the mini-slot symbol display areas 5L1, 5C1 and 5R1 of 5, the variable display of the mini-slot symbols in the freeze state is started. In this example, when the freeze-mode variable display is executed, a darkened image 16TM100 is displayed as a cover image covering the mini-slot symbol display areas 5L1, 5C1, and 5R1, thereby reducing the visibility of the mini-slot symbols. In the difficult state, variable display (scroll display or update display) of mini-slot symbols from bottom to top is executed. At this time, the effect control CPU 120 continues the variable display of the small symbols in the small symbol display areas 5l, 5c, and 5r of the image display device 5. FIG.

In this embodiment, by displaying the darkened image 16TM100 covering the mini-slot symbol display areas 5L1, 5C1, 5R1 in order to reduce the visibility of the mini-slot symbols, the mini-slot image 16TM100 having a lower display priority than the darkened image 16TM100 is displayed. Although the slot pattern is difficult to see, it is slightly visible (that is, the layer transmittance of the darkened image 16TM100 is not 0%). A mini-slot symbol with a low display priority (an image whose display layer is lower and which can be seen behind the darkened image 16TM100 from the viewpoint of the player) becomes completely invisible (that is, the layer transmittance of the darkened image 16TM100 is 0). %).

Next, as shown in FIG. 10-6 (8), the effect control CPU 120 continues the variable display of decorative symbols in the symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the image display device 5 (see FIG. 10 -5), the mini-slot symbol display area 5L1 of the image display device 5 is determined based on the fact that it is decided in step S16TM2050 that the establishment hand of the expectation level announcement effect is to be "cherry (freeze)". , 5C1 and 5R1, a combination of mini-slot symbols (in this example, [Cherry], [Cherry], and [Cherry]) when the winning combination is "Cherry" is stopped and displayed. At this time, the effect control CPU 120 continues the variable display of the small symbols in the small symbol display areas 5l, 5c, and 5r of the image display device 5. FIG.

Next, as shown in FIG. 10-7 (9), the effect control CPU 120 puts "7" in the symbol display area 5L and the symbol display area 5R of the image display device 5 at the timing at which the ready-to-reach state should be established in the variation pattern. is displayed in a stopped state, and characters "READY!!" At this time, the small pattern display areas 5l, 5c, and 5r continue to variably display the small patterns. That is, in the small pattern display area 5l corresponding to the pattern display area 5L in which the decorative patterns are stopped and displayed, and in the small pattern display area 5r corresponding to the pattern display area 5R in which the decorative patterns are stopped and displayed, the small patterns are also stopped. The variable display is continued without displaying.

In addition, the effect control CPU 120 changes the mode of the mini-slot 16TM030 from the mode corresponding to the first mini-slot variable display to the mode corresponding to the second mini-slot variable display with the establishment of the ready-to-win state as a trigger. . That is, the area where the mini-slot 16TM030 is displayed is changed from the three-reel mini-slot symbol display areas 5L1, 5C1, 5R1 to the one-reel mini-slot symbol display area 5LCR1. In the mini-slot symbol display area 5LCR1 of one reel, any of a plurality of types of mini-slot symbols (“no display”, “CHANCE”, “extreme heat”, “FEVER”) can be displayed as a display result. When the result is a pattern ("CHANCE", "Geki-netsu", "FEVER") including the notice character, the icon of the notice character resulting in the display result is added to the active display based on the display result. A second change effect is executed. Then, the effect control CPU 120 starts variable display of mini-slot symbols in the mini-slot symbol display area 5LCR1.

Next, as shown in FIG. 10-7 (10), the effect control CPU 120 decides in step S16TM2040 to set the display result of the second mini-slot variable display to be "hot heat", that is, Based on the fact that the notice character of the expectation degree notice effect is determined to be "rapid heat", the pattern including the notice character of "rapid heat" is stopped and displayed in the mini-slot pattern display area 5LCR1 of the image display device 5. (timing of T9 in FIG. 10-5). At this time, the effect control CPU 120 continues the variable display of the small symbols in the small symbol display areas 5l, 5c, and 5r of the image display device 5. FIG.

Next, as shown in FIG. 10-7 (11), the effect control CPU 120 decides to execute the second change effect (stop display of the symbol including the notice character) in step S16TM2040. Based on this, the second change effect is executed (timing of T10 in FIG. 10-5). In this example, when the display mode of the active display 16TM003 is changed, the mini-slot symbol (in this example, the "hot" symbol) stopped and displayed in the mini-slot symbol display area 5LCR1 is displayed from the mini-slot symbol display area 5LCR1. It moves to the active display area 16TM013, and an effect acting on the active display 16TM003 is executed. More specifically, by displaying an effect image indicating that the mini-slot symbol (in this example, the symbol of "hot heat") jumping out of the mini-slot symbol display area 5LCR1 hits the active display 16TM003, the effect image is displayed. It suggests to the player that the aspect of the active display 16TM003 will change. At this time, the small pattern display areas 5l, 5c, and 5r continue to variably display the small patterns.

Next, as shown in FIG. 10-7 (12), a battle effect is executed according to the variation pattern of super reach. Here, along with the execution of the battle effect, the image display device 5 is caused to display the friend character 16TM060 and the enemy character 16TM070 (timing of T11 shown in FIG. 10-5). At this time, the effect control CPU 120 continues the variable display of the small symbols in the small symbol display areas 5l, 5c, and 5r of the image display device 5. FIG.

In addition, the effect control CPU 120 superimposes a character icon (in this example, a character icon of "rapid heat") based on the mini-slot symbol displayed stopped in the mini-slot symbol display area 5LCR1 on the active display 16TM003. The display mode of the active display 16TM003 is changed. In other words, a character icon indicating the same character as the notice character (“rapid heat” in this example) resulting from the display is added to the active display 16TM003.

As shown in FIGS. 10-6 and 10-7, when the active display 16TM003 corresponding to the variable display currently being executed is displayed in the active display area 16TM013, the mini-slot symbol display areas 5L1, 5C1, 5R1 Then, a combination of mini-slot symbols ([Cherry], [Cherry], and [Cherry] in this example) in which the winning hand is "Cherry" is stopped and displayed (Fig. 10-6 (8)), followed by mini-slot symbol display. In the area 5LCR1, a mini-slot symbol ("Geki-netsu" in this example) as a notice character of the expectation level notice effect is stop-displayed (FIG. 10-7 (10)), and then stopped in the mini-slot-symbol display area 5LCR1. A second change effect is executed to add to the active display 16TM003 a character icon showing the same characters as the characters of the displayed mini-slot symbol (in this example, "rapid heat") (Fig. 10-7 (11) and (12). )).

According to such a configuration, the display mode of the active display 16TM003 is changed according to the combination of the mini-slot symbols stop-displayed in the mini-slot symbol display areas 5L1, 5C1, 5R1 in which the first setting suggestion effect is executed. Since the 2-change effect can be executed, it is possible to improve the interest of the setting suggesting effect.

In addition, as shown in FIGS. 10-5 to 10-7, the first setting suggestion effect is ended before the battle effect executed according to the super reach variation pattern is started. I'm trying That is, before the battle effect is executed, in the mini-slot symbol display areas 5L1, 5C1, 5R1 of the image display device 5, a combination of mini-slot symbols (in this example, [Bell][ Bell] [Bell]) is hidden. Thus, by executing the first setting suggestion effect suggesting the set value in the first half of the variable display (before the ready-to-reach state is established), that is, before the display result of the variable display is suggested, the first setting is performed. It is possible to increase interest in suggestive production. In addition, in the second half of the variable display (after the ready-to-win state is established), that is, the stage after the display result of the variable display is indicated (after the battle effect that informs whether the display result will be a "big hit" is started) In this case, since the first setting suggestion effect has already ended, it is possible to draw attention to the display result of the variable display (the result of the battle effect).

In addition, as shown in FIG. 10-6 (1), the mini-slot symbol display on the image display device 5 is based on the decision not to execute the first setting suggestion effect and not to execute the expectation degree announcement effect. In areas 5L1, 5C1, and 5R1, a combination of mini-slot symbols (in this example, [Replay], [Replay], and [Bell]) in which the established hand is "lost", stops. Further, as shown in FIG. 10-6 (6), based on the fact that it is decided to execute the first setting suggestion effect, the mini-slot symbol display areas 5L1, 5C1, 5R1 of the image display device 5 are established. A combination of mini-slot symbols with a winning combination of "Bell" (in this example, [Bell] [Bell] [Bell]) is stopped. In addition, as shown in FIG. 10-6 (8), the mini-slot symbol display on the image display device 5 is based on the fact that it is decided to execute the expectation degree announcement effect and that the winning hand is decided to be "Cherry". In areas 5L1, 5C1 and 5R1, a combination of mini-slot symbols (in this example, [Cherry], [Cherry], and [Cherry]) in which the winning combination is "Cherry" is stopped. In this way, any one of a plurality of types of winning hands can be stopped and displayed in the mini-slot 16TM030. Interest can be improved.

In addition, as shown in FIGS. 10-6 (2) and (3), in the lower left area of the screen of the image display device 5 different from the special effect area 16TM035 (lower center of the screen of the image display device 5), the number of fluctuations is displayed. A second setting suggestion effect is executed to change 16TM040 from a normal mode (white mode) to a purple mode. Here, as shown in FIG. 10-3 (G), the execution ratio of the first setting suggestion effect ranges from 3% (set value 1) to 8% (set value 6) As shown in 10-4 (M), the execution ratio of the second setting suggestion effect is in the range of 10% (set value 1) to 20% (set value 6), so both effects are executed the same number of times. If it is assumed that the second setting suggestion effect is performed, it is easier to guess the set value than the first setting suggestion effect. Specifically, the execution ratio calculated based on the number of executions of the first setting suggestion effect is compared with the predetermined effect execution ratio (3% to 8%) corresponding to each setting value (1 to 6). Then, the set value corresponding to the effect execution ratio closest to the former is estimated as the set value of the gaming machine. In addition, the execution ratio calculated based on the number of executions of the second setting suggestion effect is compared with the predetermined effect execution ratio (10% to 20%) corresponding to each setting value (1 to 6), and the former A set value corresponding to the closest effect execution ratio is guessed as a set value of the game machine. When such an estimation is made, the setting value estimated based on the number of executions of the second setting suggestion effect is higher than the setting value estimated based on the number of times the first setting suggestion effect is executed. It is highly likely that the setting value of the machine is high (the reliability of the setting suggestion is high, or the accuracy of the setting suggestion is high. The reliability of the setting suggestion and the accuracy of the setting suggestion depend on the setting value that has been set. It is a concept that changes depending on whether the performance execution ratio is significantly different or when the player guesses that a specific setting value (for example, setting value 6) is set, the ease of guessing is different). However, in the present embodiment, the execution lottery for the first setting suggestion effect is performed for each variable display, and the execution lottery for the second setting suggestion effect is performed for each 25 times of the variation display. The execution frequency of the setting suggestion effect is higher than the execution frequency of the second setting suggestion effect. Therefore, the first setting suggestion effect is executed more times within the same fluctuation display count (within the same time) than the second setting suggestion effect, which is useful for estimating the setting value. . In this way, by providing a plurality of types of setting suggestion effects in which the setting value suggested by the effect is the setting value of the gaming machine at different rates, the interest of the setting suggestion effect can be improved.

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 10-6 and 10-7, the small pattern display areas 5l, 5c, and 5r provided in the upper right portion of the screen of the image display device 5 perform variable display of small patterns. ing. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 10-6, in the special effect area 16TM035 (bottom center of the screen of the image display device 5), the first setting suggestion effect is executed, and in the lower left part of the screen of the image display device 5, the first 2 Setting suggestion production is executed. In this way, in the upper part of the screen, the variable display of the small symbols is executed as an effect corresponding to the variable display of the special symbols, while in the lower part of the screen, the setting suggestion effect (the first setting suggestion effect, the second By executing the setting suggesting effect), one of the effects does not reduce the visibility of the other effect.

Further, in the present embodiment, there are a plurality of display modes (display colors) such as a normal mode, a blue mode, and a red mode as the display mode of the active display based on the determination result at the time of starting winning. Then, as shown in FIG. 10-6(5), when the character 16TM050 appears and the action effect of throwing the ball toward the active display 16TM003 is executed, the display mode (display) of the active display 16TM003 is executed. color) is changed from a normal mode (white circular display) to a red mode (red circular display). In addition, the second mini-slot variable display is executed in the mini-slot symbol display area 5LCR1 based on the determination result at the start of variation, and based on the character symbol that is the display result, the icon of the character indicated by the character symbol is displayed. A second change effect added to the active display 16TM003 is executed. In this way, the first change effect that changes the display color of the active display according to the effect effect executed in a region different from the region where the setting suggestion effect is executed, and the region where the first setting suggestion effect is executed ( By providing a plurality of types of change effects, called a second change effect, in which the display shape of the active display is changed according to the effect effect based on the notice character displayed in the special effect area 16TM035), the interest in changing the active display is enhanced. can be further improved.

In addition, as shown in FIGS. 10-7 (11) and (12), when the second change effect is executed, the mini-slot symbols stopped in the mini-slot symbol display area 5LCR1 ("hot heat" in this example). , jumps out of the mini-slot symbol display area 5LCR1 and hits the active display 16TM003 displayed in the active display area 16TM013. Specifically, after an effect image showing that the mini-slot symbol (in this example, “hot”) jumping out of the mini-slot symbol display area 5LCR1 hits the active display 16TM003, the mini-slot symbol display area is displayed. A character icon showing the same character as the character of the mini-slot symbol stopped at 5LCR1 is added to the active display 16TM003. According to such a configuration, the effect executed in the mini-slot 16TM030 and the display mode of the active display 16TM003 are associated with each other, and the interest in the game can be improved.

In addition, as shown in FIGS. 10-4 (K) and (L), the winning combination of the expectation degree announcement effect (first mini-slot variable display (second time)) in the mini-slot 16TM030 is "miss", "suika , "cherry", and "7 matching". Then, according to the determined winning combination, the selection ratio of which display result of the second mini-slot variable display is "no display", "CHANCE", "great heat", or "FEVER". different. Furthermore, in the present embodiment, when the display result of the second mini-slot variable display is one of the character symbols "CHANCE", "Gekiatsu", and "FEVER", the aspect of the character symbol; It matches the mode of the character icon added to the active display 16TM003. That is, it is determined which mode of the character icon added to the active display 16TM003 will be in accordance with the winning hand of the expectation degree announcement effect (first mini-slot variable display (second time)) executed in the mini-slot 16TM030. the proportions are different. According to such a configuration, the effect executed in the mini-slot 16TM030 and the display mode of the active display 16TM003 are associated with each other, and the interest in the game can be improved.

(Description of characteristic portion 096IW, characteristic portion 207SG, and characteristic portion 16TM)
A game machine may be formed by combining arbitrary configurations described in the characteristic portion 096IW, the characteristic portion 207SG, and the characteristic portion 16TM.

For example, when the configuration described in the characteristic portion 096IW and the configuration described in the characteristic portion 16TM are combined, the specific effect (hereinafter referred to as the first effect) described in the characteristic portion 096IW and the setting suggestion described in the characteristic portion 16TM Since the effects (hereinafter referred to as the second effects) are effects suggesting set values, they may be the same effect or may be different effects. When the configuration described in the characteristic portion 096IW and the configuration described in the characteristic portion 16TM are combined to form a configuration in which the first effect and the second effect can be executed as different effects, the first effect and the second effect can be obtained. , the reliability of setting suggestion or the accuracy of setting suggestion may be different from the production of . Further, when the first performance and the second performance are executed during one variation of the special symbol, the content of the performance is prevented from becoming complicated by constructing so that the execution timing of each performance does not overlap. It is preferable to prevent it.

The present invention is not limited to what has been described above. In addition to the above-described embodiment and other embodiments described later, the specific configuration is included in the present invention even if it is modified or added without departing from the scope of the present invention.

Further, all or part of the configurations shown in the above-described embodiment and each modified example, and the configurations shown in later-described embodiment examples and each modified example may be arbitrarily combined.

In addition, it should be considered that the above-mentioned embodiment disclosed this time and the below-mentioned form are examples in all respects, and are not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is indicated by the scope of the claims rather than the above description and the description below, and is intended to include all modifications within the meaning and range equivalent to the scope of the claims.

The gaming machine of the present invention is also a gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big win game state) that is advantageous to the player, and has a plurality of set values (for example, Setting means that can be set to one of the setting values "1" to "6") (for example, in the game control microcomputer 100, setting confirmation processing and setting change processing are executed when the power is turned on, and the current A part that checks the set value or changes the set value) and a specific effect execution means that can execute a specific effect (for example, a specific effect of the first mode to the seventh mode) (for example, in the effect control CPU 120, Step 102 IWS503, S506, S509, S512, S515, S518, S521, S907), and the specific effect executing means includes a specific mode (for example, a third mode, a fourth mode), and the specific mode It is possible to execute a specific effect of a plurality of effect modes including a special mode (e.g., first mode) different from the above, and a first set value (e.g., set value "1") is set and controlled to an advantageous state When the second setting value (for example, setting value "6") more advantageous to the player than the first setting value is set and the control is performed in an advantageous state, the rate of the special mode is higher than when the first setting value is set. By executing the specific effect (for example, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute the first specific effect using the first specific effect execution lottery table shown in FIG. 8-7 (A), the set value “ The first specific effect is executed at a higher rate in the case of a big win with the set value "6" set than in the case of a big win with the set value "1" set). An advance notice mode (e.g., fifth mode and sixth mode) that corresponds to the control and does not correspond to the setting suggestion regarding the setting means; 3rd mode, 4th mode), and furthermore, a moving image effect for displaying a moving image with a character image added (for example, SP reach A and SP reach B) a moving image effect executing means (for example, effect control microprocessor 91AK100) capable of executing a ready-to-win effect, etc.; a second storage area (for example, storage area 91AKM13) for storing; moving image control means (for example, video decoder 91AK143, moving image renderer 91AK144, etc.) for controlling display of moving images using data in the first storage area; character image control means (for example, video decoder 91AK143, text image renderer 91AK146, etc.) for controlling the display of character images using the data in the second storage area; including data relating to a plurality of character image constituent elements including a text image designated by text image designation information) and a second constituent element (for example, display style set by text display setting information); is a gaming machine in which the first component and the second component can be changed during the display period of the character image added to one moving image (see, for example, FIG. 13-7).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve interest in the point that the player pays attention to whether or not the specific effect is executed in the special mode. In addition, it is possible to improve the interest of the specific presentation. Appropriate display control is also possible.

In addition to the type of effect mode of the specific effect, the setting value may be suggested depending on the type of effect mode of the moving image effect. For example, by selecting the effect mode of the moving image effect and the character image in the moving image effect by lottery or the like from a plurality of types, and by varying the selection ratio of each effect mode and each character image according to the set setting value Alternatively, the more advantageous the set value is to the player, the more likely it is that a moving image effect using a specific type of effect mode or a specific type of character image will be performed. By doing so, the types of performance modes of the moving image performance are enriched, and the player can be given the pleasure of guessing the set value by the performance mode of the moving image performance and the character image, thereby improving the game interest. be able to.
In addition, if the set value is suggested by a plurality of elements (for example, two elements, namely, the type of effect mode of the specific effect and the type of effect mode of the moving image effect), the player can If an advantageous set value is suggested, the player can be more confident that the set value is advantageous to the player, and if a certain element does not suggest an advantageous set value to the player. However, if an advantageous set value is suggested by another element, the player can continue to expect that the set value is advantageous to the player, so that the interest in the game can be improved.

Furthermore, it is possible to improve interest in the point that the player pays attention to whether or not the specific effect is executed in a special mode. An executable game machine (e.g., pachinko game machine 1, etc.) that is capable of executing a moving image effect (e.g., reach effect of SP reach A or SP reach B) displaying a moving image to which a character image is added. Image effect execution means (for example, effect control microprocessor 91AK100), a first storage area (for example, storage area 91AKM11, etc.) for storing data related to moving images, and a second storage area (for example, storage area 91AKM11) for storing data related to character images. area 91AKM13, etc.), moving image control means (e.g., video decoder 91AK143, moving image renderer 91AK144, etc.) for controlling the display of moving images using data in the first storage area, and data in the second storage area. and character image control means (for example, video decoder 91AK143, text image renderer 91AK146, etc.) for controlling the display of character images. and a second component (for example, a display style set by text display setting information), wherein the character image control means controls one moving image game machines in which the first component and the second component can be changed (for example, see FIG. 13-7) during the display period of the character image added to the character image. Examples of the form examples of these gaming machines will be described below as other form examples.

Next, the processing within the game control main processing in the characterizing portion regarding the set value will be described.
FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing an example of processing performed in the game control main processing executed by the CPU 103. As shown in FIG. The processing in the game control main processing is, for example, in the game control main processing shown in FIG. ) and initial settings such as settings to make the RAM 102 accessible.

When processing within the game control main processing is started, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the clear switch is ON, that is, whether or not the pachinko gaming machine 1 has started while the clear switch is being operated. (Step S1A). Before the process of step S1A, a process of clearing a RAM clear flag indicating that the RAM clear process has been executed according to a predetermined condition may be performed.

If the clear switch is ON (step S1A; Yes), the RAM clear flag is set (step S2A) and the process proceeds to step S3A; if the clear switch is OFF (step S1A; No), step S2A , the process proceeds to step S3A.

At step S3A, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the lock switch is ON (step S3A). If the lock switch is ON (step S3A; Yes), it is further determined whether or not the open sensor is ON (step S4A). When the open sensor is ON, that is, when the pachinko game machine 1 is started with the lock switch ON and the game machine frame opened (step S4A; Yes), is the RAM clear flag set? It is determined whether or not (step S5A).

When the RAM clear flag is set (step S5A), a set value change process (step S6A) for changing the set value set in the pachinko game machine 1 is executed, and the process proceeds to step S8A, If the RAM clear flag is not set (step A5A; No), set value confirmation processing (step S7A) for confirming the set value set in the pachinko game machine 1 is executed, and the process proceeds to step S8A. move on. If the lock switch is OFF (step S3A; No) or the open sensor is OFF (step S4A; No), the process proceeds directly to step S8A.

The set value change process is performed by turning on the lock switch and the clear switch while the game machine frame is open when restarting the pachinko game machine 1 after turning it off. It is the process that takes place. In the setting value change process, a process of transmitting a setting value change start notification command to the effect control board 12, a process of updating the contents of the address F001 in the RAM 102 as a temporary setting value based on the operation of the setting changeover switch, According to the state of the lock switch, a process of updating and storing the provisional set value as an actual set value in the address F000 in the RAM 102 and a process of transmitting a set value change end notification command to the effect control board 12 are performed.

In the set value confirmation process, when the pachinko game machine 1 is restarted after being turned off (power off), the lock switch 207SG051 is turned on (clear switch is off) while the game machine frame is open. This is a process performed by In the setting value confirmation process, the process of transmitting a setting value confirmation start notification command to the effect control board 12, the display of the setting value stored in the address F000 in the RAM 102 is started on the display monitor, and the pachinko game machine 1 is provided with A process of outputting a security signal to a management device such as a management computer of a game hall via a terminal board (not shown), and ending the display etc. according to the state of a lock switch, setting to the effect control board 12 A process of transmitting a value confirmation end notification command is performed.

It should be noted that in the set value change process and the set value confirmation process, from the start of each process, the lighting of the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B and the round indicator, the first reservation indicator 25A, By starting the flashing of the second holding display 25B and the right-handed lamp, a player, a game hall staff member, or the like can see from the front side of the pachinko gaming machine 1 that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is changing or setting the set value. It is sufficient if it is possible to recognize that the value is being confirmed. Further, the lighting pattern of the segments constituting the round indicator may be any lighting mode, especially as long as it is a mode that does not correspond to any of the plurality of jackpot types. Further, the segments forming the round indicator may be illuminated in different manners at the start of the set value change process and at the start of the set value confirmation process.

In step S8A, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the RAM clear flag is set, that is, whether or not the RAM 102 is to be cleared when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started this time (RAM clear processing (step S9A) is to be executed). (step S8A). If the RAM clear flag is set (step S8A; Yes), the RAM clear process (step S9A) is executed, and then the process proceeds to step S10A. If the RAM clear flag is not set (step S8A; No), the RAM is cleared. The process proceeds to step S10A without executing the process (step S9A). Then, as other processing, the CPU 103 determines whether the pachinko gaming machine 1 was started by a cold start or restored to the state before the power failure (started by a hot start) depending on whether or not the RAM clear flag is set, for example. ), perform the corresponding processing (step S10A), and terminate the processing within the game control main processing.

In the RAM clearing process, data other than the set values and the RAM clear flag are cleared by storing "00H" in addresses other than the first address (F000) where the set values set in the pachinko game machine 1 are stored. processing takes place. In the RAM clearing process, data other than the set values are not cleared, but when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started by a cold start, a predetermined address of the RAM 102 (address F000 in the characteristic part 048AK of this embodiment) F003 and later of FXXX) may be cleared only.

The process of step S10A includes a process of blinking all the segments constituting the display monitor over the period of the cold start notification timer (for example, 5 seconds) when the pachinko game machine 1 is called and started. In addition, only some of the segments may be blinked, or at least some of all the segments forming the display monitor may be lit. Also, in the processing within the game control main processing, for example, based on the fact that an abnormal set value is stored in the RAM 102 (set value abnormal error), or that the power has been restored from a power failure during setting change, A process of transmitting an error designation command corresponding to the abnormality of the set value to the effect control board 12 may be included. Furthermore, the first display unit, second display unit, third display unit, and fourth display unit that constitute the display monitor are used to notify (error notification) that a set value abnormal error has occurred or that power has been restored from a power failure during setting change. A process of displaying "E." may be performed in each of the sections. In addition, the CPU 103 blinks all the LEDs constituting the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and manages the game hall through a terminal board (not shown) provided in the pachinko game machine 1. A security signal is output to a management device such as a computer, and thereafter, the CPU 103 displays until power failure occurs in the pachinko gaming machine 1 (until the pachinko gaming machine 1 is powered off by the operation of a game hall clerk, etc.). The monitor, the first special symbol display device 4A, and the second special symbol display device 4B may perform error occurrence notification.

In the processing within the game control main processing, after it is determined that the lock switch is ON in step S3A, when it is determined that the open sensor is OFF in step S4A, the opening of the gaming machine frame is detected. Since the operation of the lock switch is detected without being detected, an error designation command may be transmitted to the effect control board 12 and an error notification may be performed by a display monitor or the like. The process of step S10A may include a process of transmitting a set value notification command to the effect control board 12. The setting value notification command may be transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by the process of step S10A regardless of whether the setting value in the pachinko game machine 1 is changed. As a result, on the side of the effect control board 12, when the pachinko game machine 1 is turned on, regardless of whether or not the set value in the pachinko game machine 1 is changed, the set value can be stored in a identifiable manner. can.

When an abnormal set value is set or when the power is restored from a power failure during the change of the set value, the display monitor, the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B Notify the occurrence of an error. , the staff of the game hall or the like can recognize from both the front side and the rear side of the pachinko game machine 1 that an error has occurred or that the electricity has recovered from the power failure during the change of the setting value. . In addition, the security of the pachinko game machine 1 can be improved by making it possible for the management device of the game hall to recognize the occurrence of an error in the pachinko game machine 1 or the recovery from a power failure during the change of the set value. become.

As described above, the display result determination table provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1, as shown in FIGS. Among them, the range from 1020 to 1237 is set as the common numerical range of the jackpot determination value. If the setting value set in the pachinko game machine 1 is any of 2 to 6 (if the setting value set in the pachinko game machine 1 is other than 1), the value corresponding to each setting value from 1238 The range up to is set as a non-common numerical range of the jackpot determination value. When the set value set in the pachinko game machine 1 is any one of 2 to 6, the hit determination value of 1020 is used as the big hit reference value, and the common numerical range and the non-common numerical range of the big hit determination value are continuous. Since it is set to be a numerical value range, when determining whether or not to be controlled to the jackpot game state, the value of the random number MR1 is from 1020 to the maximum value of the non-common numerical value range according to each setting value. It suffices to determine whether or not it is within the numerical range of up to. As a result, the processing load of the CPU 103 for determining whether or not to control in an advantageous state can be reduced.

The numerical range of the jackpot determination value within the range of 0 to 65535 is set at one place with 1020 as the reference value, so compared to the case where multiple numerical ranges of the advantageous state determination value are provided, random It is not necessary to determine whether or not the numerical value MR1 is within the numerical range of the big-hit determination value (whether or not to control to the big-hit game state) multiple times. As a result, the processing load of the CPU 103 for determining whether or not to control in an advantageous state can be reduced.

As shown in FIGS. 9-1 to 9-6, in the display result determination table, regardless of whether the game state is a normal state, a time saving state, or a variable probability state, the hit determination value of 1020 is used as a big hit standard. The value is set so that the common numerical range and the non-common numerical range of the jackpot determination value are continuous numerical ranges, so when determining whether or not to be controlled to the jackpot game state, random numbers Whether the value of MR1 is within the numerical range from 1020 to the maximum value of the non-common numerical range according to the normal state or time saving state, and from 1020 to the maximum value of the non-common numerical range according to the variable state It suffices to determine whether or not it is within the range. Thereby, it is possible to reduce the processing load for determining whether or not the CPU 103 should control to the jackpot gaming state.

As shown in FIGS. 9-1 to 9-6, in the display result determination table, depending on whether the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure or the second special figure, the numerical range of the small hit judgment value The number of judgment values included is different (the number of judgment values included in the numerical range of the small hit judgment value in the first special figure display result judgment table is 328, whereas the second special figure display result judgment table The number of judgment values included in the numerical range of the small hit judgment value is 655, which is about twice). ing. Therefore, when determining whether or not to be controlled to the small hit gaming state, the value of the random number MR1 is within the numerical range from 32767 to the maximum value of the numerical range of the small hit determination value according to the fluctuation special figure It suffices to determine whether or not Thereby, the CPU 103 can reduce the processing load for determining whether or not to control to the small winning game state.

As shown in FIGS. 9-1 to 9-6, the numerical range of the small hit determination value in the display result determination table is set in the pachinko game machine 1 regardless of the setting value set in the pachinko game machine 1. It is set to a numerical range (32767 to 33094 or 32767 to 33421) different from the numerical range of the jackpot determination value when the set value is 6. Therefore, when determining whether or not to be controlled to the jackpot game state, it is determined whether or not the random number MR1 is within a numerical range from 1020 to the maximum value of the non-common numerical range according to each set value. When it is determined whether or not to be controlled to the small hit game state, the random number MR1 is within the range from 32767 to the maximum value of the numerical range of the small hit determination value according to the fluctuation special figure. It should be determined whether or not Thereby, the CPU 103 can reduce the processing load for determining whether to control to the big hit game state and the processing load for determining whether to control to the small hit game state.

(Description of Characteristic Portion 60AK)
In the characteristic portion 60AK, the number-of-times notification effect is executed at a predetermined ratio during the execution of the variable display. In the number-of-times notification effect, the number of times the operation effect is executed is notified. The operation effects are effects in which various notices, notifications, and suggestions are made when the player's action such as pressing the push button 31B is detected. The operation performance of the characteristic part 60AK includes a notice performance for notifying that the game state will be controlled to the jackpot game state, a value notification performance for notifying whether or not the variable probability state will be controlled after the jackpot game state is ended, and a pachinko game machine 1.例文帳に追加A setting suggestion effect that suggests a setting value in is included as an executable effect.

FIG. 12-1 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed in step S171 of the effect control process processing as the variable display start setting processing regarding the characteristic portion 60AK. In the variable display start setting process, the final stop pattern and the like are determined (step 60AKS011). The final stop pattern is a fixed decorative pattern as a display result of variable display of decorative patterns, and is a variable pattern indicated by a variable pattern specification command transmitted from the main board 11 or a variable display result notification command. It can be determined based on variable display content, such as the display result of the display. A variation pattern specification command and a variable display result notification command are transmitted from the main substrate 11 to the effect control substrate 12 based on the setting by the variation pattern setting processing of the special symbol process processing. The variable display contents corresponding to the display results of the variable pattern and variable display are "non-reach (losing)", "normal reach (losing)", "super reach (losing)", "non-probability (big hit)", "probability ( jackpot)" should be included. If the variable display content is any one of "non-reach (loss)", "normal reach (loss)", and "super reach (loss)", it is included when the display result of the variable display is "loss". If the variable display content is either "non-probability variation (big hit)" or "probability variation (big hit)", it is included when the display result of the variable display is "big hit". In addition, when the variable display content is "normal reach (loss)" and when the variable display content is "super reach (loss)", the variable display content is collectively referred to as "reach (loss)". When the variable display content is "non-probability variation (big hit)" and when the variable display content is "probability variation (big hit)", the variable display content is collectively called "big hit".

If the variable display content is "non-reach (losing)", the variable display state of the decorative pattern will not be in the ready-to-win state, and the fixed decorative pattern of the non-reach combination will be stopped and displayed, and the display result of the variable display will be It becomes a "failure". When the variable display content is "ready (losing)", after the variable display state of the decorative pattern becomes the ready-to-win state, the determined decorative pattern of the ready-to-lose combination is stopped and displayed, and the display result of the variable display is "losing". becomes. If the variable display content is "Reach (Loss)", if the variable display content is "Normal Reach (Loss)", the "Normal" variation pattern will be used to create a reach effect, and the variable display content will be "Super Reach ( In the case of "losing)", a reach effect is executed according to the "super" variation pattern. When the variable display content is ``non-probability variation (big hit)'', the display result of the variable display is ``big hit'', and the jackpot type corresponds to ``non-probability variation'', and the game state after the end of the big win game state is shortened. state. When the variable display content is "variable probability (big hit)", the display result of the variable display is "big hit", and the game state after the end of the big win game state is the variable probability state corresponding to the "variable probability" of the jackpot type. Become. When the game state is a probability variable state, the probability that the display result of the variable display will be a "jackpot" increases, and by being easily controlled to the jackpot game state as an advantageous state, the game is played more than the normal state or the time saving state. A game value advantageous to the player is given.

The final stop pattern is determined so that when the variable display content is "non-reach (loss)", the "left" and "right" decorative pattern display areas 5L and 5R have different (mismatched) decorative patterns. be. In this case, by extracting the numerical data indicating the random number value for determining the left finalized symbol updated by the random number circuit 124 or the like, and referring to the prepared left finalized symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121, the determination is performed. Of the decorative symbols, the left finalized decorative design to be stopped and displayed in the "left" decorative design display area 5L on the screen of the image display device 5 may be determined. Next, by extracting the numerical data indicating the random number value for determining the right finalized symbol updated by the random number circuit 124 or the like, and referring to the prepared right finalized symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121, etc. Of the symbols, the right finalized decoration symbol to be stop-displayed in the "right" decoration symbol display area 5R on the screen of the image display device 5 may be determined. At this time, it is preferable that the symbol number of the right determined decorative symbol is determined to be different from the symbol number of the left determined decorative symbol by setting in the right determined decorative symbol determination table or the like. Subsequently, by extracting numerical data indicating a random number value for medium-definite pattern determination updated by the random number circuit 124 or the like, and referring to a medium-definite pattern determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121, etc. Among the symbols, the medium-determined decoration symbols to be stopped and displayed in the "middle" decoration symbol display area 5C on the screen of the image display device 5 may be determined.

The final stop pattern is determined to be the same (matching) decorative pattern in the "left" and "right" decorative pattern display areas 5L and 5R when the variable display content is "reach (loss)". be. In this case, by extracting the numerical data indicating the random number value for determining the left/right determined pattern updated by the random number circuit 124 or the like, and referring to the prepared left/right determined pattern determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121, determination is performed. Among the decorative patterns, the decorative patterns having the same pattern number and displayed stopped together in the "left" and "right" decorative pattern display areas 5L and 5R on the screen of the image display device 5 may be determined. Furthermore, by extracting numerical data indicating a random number value for medium-definite pattern determination updated by a random number circuit 124 or the like, and referring to a medium-definite pattern determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121, etc., a fixed decorative pattern Among them, the medium-determined decorative design to be stopped and displayed in the "medium" decorative design display area 5C on the screen of the image display device 5 may be determined. Here, for example, when the pattern number of the middle fixed decorative pattern is the same as the pattern number of the left fixed decorative pattern and the right fixed decorative pattern, when the fixed decorative patterns become a big hit combination, an arbitrary value By adding or subtracting (for example, "1") to or from the symbol number of the middle determined decorative symbol, the determined decorative symbol may not be a jackpot combination but be a ready-to-win combination. Alternatively, when determining the medium fixed decorative pattern, the difference (design difference) between the pattern numbers of the left fixed decorative pattern and the right fixed decorative pattern may be determined, and the medium fixed decorative pattern corresponding to the pattern difference may be set. .

The final stop pattern is displayed in the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, 5R when the variable display content is "non-probability (big hit)" or "probability (big hit)". are determined to be the same (matching) decoration pattern. In this case, the numerical data indicating the random number value for determining the jackpot fixed symbol updated by the random number circuit 124 or the like is extracted. Subsequently, by referring to a table for determining a big hit fixed pattern prepared and stored in advance in the ROM 121, the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative pattern display areas 5L, The decorative symbols having the same symbol number to be stop-displayed together in 5C and 5R may be determined. At this time, the normal pattern (for example, even It suffices if it is determined which of the decorative symbols showing odd numbers) and the probability variable patterns (for example, the decorative symbols indicating odd numbers) should be determined as the fixed decorative symbols. In the promotion performance during the big win, after a combination of decorative symbols (non-variable big win combination) that reminds the player of the big win but not the variable probability state is once stopped and displayed on the image display device 5, the game is in the state of the big win or in the state of the big win game. It is an effect that informs whether or not it will be in a probability changing state at the end of.

As a specific example, when the variable display content is "non-probability variable (big hit)", a fixed decoration pattern is determined from among a plurality of types of normal symbols. Further, when it is determined that the variable display content is ``probability variation (big hit)'' and promotion performance during the big win is not executed, the fixed decoration pattern is determined from a plurality of types of probability variation patterns. On the other hand, when it is decided to execute the promotion performance during the big win even if the variable display content is ``probability variable (big win)'', the fixed decoration pattern is decided from among a plurality of kinds of normal patterns. As a result, it is possible to prevent the promotion performance during the big win from being executed in spite of the derivation display of all the probability variable symbols as the fixed decoration symbols, so as not to give the player a sense of distrust.

When the variable display content is "non-probability variation (big hit)" or "probability variation (big hit)", in step 60AKS011, it is determined whether or not to execute a probability variation promotion effect such as a re-lottery effect or a promotion effect during a big hit. may be broken. In the re-lottery performance, it is once difficult or impossible to recognize that the decorative patterns of the non-probable variable jackpot combination consisting of the same normal patterns are once displayed during the variable display of the decorative patterns, and that control to the variable probability state is made, By variably displaying (re-varying) the decoration patterns again and stop-displaying the decoration patterns of the probability variable big hit combination consisting of the same probability variation patterns, the player can be recognizably informed that the probability variation state is controlled. In some cases, the decoration symbols of the non-probability variation big hit combination are stopped and displayed after the decoration symbols are changed again in the re-lottery production, so that the control to the probability variation state may not be notified. When it is determined in step 60AKS011 that the re-lottery effect is to be executed, the combination of decoration symbols to be temporarily stopped and displayed may be determined before the execution of the re-lottery effect.

After determining the final stop symbol and the like, operation effect determination processing is executed (step 60AKS012). By the operation effect determination process, determination and setting for executing the operation effect and the number of times notification effect are performed. Then, one of a plurality of patterns prepared in advance is determined as the effect control pattern (step 60AKS013). The production control pattern may include a special figure fluctuation time production control pattern, an operation production control pattern, other notice production control patterns, and the like. For example, corresponding to the variation pattern indicated by the variation pattern designation command, select one of the prepared special figure variation production control patterns and set it as a usage pattern. Further, one of a plurality of prepared operation effect control patterns may be selected and set as a usage pattern in accordance with the determination result of the operation effect determination process of step 60AKS012. In addition, it is not limited to setting a separate production control pattern as the special figure fluctuation time production control pattern and the operation production control pattern, but one production control pattern corresponding to the combination of execution setting of each production is set. There may be. When the production control pattern is determined, for example, corresponding to the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern specification command, the initial value of the production control process timer provided in a predetermined area (production control timer setting unit, etc.) of the RAM 122 is set. (step 60AKS014). Also, a setting is made to start changing the decoration pattern on the screen of the image display device 5 (step 60AKS015). At this time, by transmitting the display control command specified by the display control data included in the production control pattern (special figure fluctuation production control pattern) determined in step 60AKS013 to the VDP of the display control unit 123, etc. The variation of the decorative design may be started in the "left", "middle" and "right" decorative design display areas 5L, 5C and 5R provided on the screen of the image display device 5.

Subsequently, the pending display update setting at the start of the variable display is set (step 60AKS016). For example, in the pending display area provided on the screen of the image display device 5, the display part (leftmost display part) corresponding to the pending number "1" is erased (digested), and other pending numbers "2" to The pending display in the display portion corresponding to "8" is moved (shifted) one by one to the left. As a result, the pending display is shifted. In the active display section provided on the screen of the image display device 5, active display corresponding to the erased (extinguished) pending display in the pending display area may be performed. In addition, when the number of pending memories is "0", if the variable display is started immediately based on the occurrence of the first start winning or the second starting winning, the active display area will be displayed without updating the pending display. A setting may be made to update the active display in the . Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "2" corresponding to the effect process during variable display (step 60AKS017), and then the variable display start setting process is terminated.

FIG. 12-2 is a flow chart showing an example of the operation effect determination process executed in step 60AKS012 of the variable display start setting process. In the operation effect determination process, first, it is determined whether or not the effect permission condition is established (step 60AKS021). The effect permission condition may be determined in advance as a condition under which execution of the operation effect is permitted. For example, when the ready-to-reach effect of SP ready-to-win which is super reach is executed according to the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern specifying command, the effect permission condition may be established. Moreover, it is good also as one of the production|presentation permission conditions that it is a high probability high base state in a probability variable state. In this way, when the ready-to-win effect of the SP ready-to-win is executed in the high-probability/high-base state, the effect permission condition may be established.

In the characteristic portion 60AK, SP reach A and SP reach B are prepared in advance as reach effects of super reach. Each ready-to-win effect may include effects having different effects from each other. Each ready-to-win effect may include effects having a common effect mode. When the display result of the variable display is "big win", the ratio of executing the ready-to-win effect of super ready-to-win is higher than the ratio of executing the ready-to-win effect of normal ready-to-win. In addition, when the display result of the variable display is a "big win", the ratio of executing the ready-to-win effect of SP ready-to-win B is higher than the ratio of executing to-win effect of SP ready-to-win A. When the display result of the variable display is "losing", the ratio of executing the ready-to-win effect of normal reach is higher than the ratio of executing the ready-to-win effect of super ready-to-win. Further, when the display result of the variable display is “losing”, the ratio of executing the ready-to-win effect of SP reach-A becomes higher than the ratio of executing the ready-to-win effect of SP ready-to-win B. According to the execution ratio of such a reach production, among the reach productions of super reach such as SP reach A and SP reach B, the reach production of SP reach B was executed more than the case where the reach production of SP reach A was executed. In this case, the degree of expectation for a big hit increases.

If the effect permission condition is not satisfied at step 60AKS021 (step 60AKS021; No), the operation effect determination process is terminated. On the other hand, if the effect permission condition is established (step 60AKS021; Yes), the presence or absence of the operation effect and the number of times are determined (step 60AKS022). The operation effect is executed according to whether or not it is to be executed, for example, by referring to an operation effect execution determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 and prepared based on numerical data indicating random numbers for determining the operation effect execution. and the number of executions if executed. The numerical data indicating the random number value for determining execution of the operation effect may be updated using one or both of the random counter provided in the RAM 122 and the random number circuit 124 . In step 60AKS022, the presence or absence and the number of operation effects are set to "no execution" in which no operation effect is executed, or "executed 5 times" in which the number of times the operation effect is executed is 5, and the number of times the operation effect is executed is 10 times. One of "10 executions" is determined.

Based on the determination result of step 60AKS022, it is determined whether or not it is determined to "not execute" that the operation effect is not executed (step 60AKS023). If it is determined that there is no execution (step 60AKS023; Yes), the operation effect determination process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that there is no "execution" (step 60AKS023; No), it is determined whether or not the display result of the variable display is "big hit" (step 60AKS024). If it is determined to be a "jackpot" (step 60AKS024; Yes), the setting suggestion number of times is determined (step 60AKS025). The number of times of setting suggestion indicates the number of times of operation effects executed as setting suggestion effects among the plurality of operation effects. In step 60AKS025, the setting suggestion frequency is determined by referring to a setting suggestion frequency determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 based on the numerical data indicating the random number value for determining the setting suggestion frequency. do it. Numerical data indicating the random number for determining the number of setting suggestions may be updated using one or both of the random counter provided in the RAM 122 and the random number circuit 124 . At step 60AKS025, the setting suggestion frequency is determined to be 0 when the jackpot type is "non-probability". When the jackpot type is "variable probability", it depends on whether the number of times of execution of the operation presentation is "five times" or "ten times" is ten times. Therefore, the number of setting suggestions is determined at different ratios.

Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the determination result in step 60AKS025 is 0 (step 60AKS026). At this time, if the determination result is determined to be other than 0 (step 60AKS026; No), a suggested setting pattern is determined (step 60AKS027). The suggested setting pattern is determined by referring to a suggested setting pattern determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 based on numerical data indicating random numbers for determining the suggested setting pattern, and for each execution of the operation presentation. Any setting suggestion pattern may be determined among a plurality of setting suggestion patterns. The numerical data indicating the random number value for setting suggestion pattern determination may be updated using one or both of the random counter provided in the RAM 122 and the random number circuit 124 .

When the determination result in step 60AKS025 is determined to be 0 (step 60AKS026; Yes), or after determining the suggested setting pattern in step 60AKS027, the number of times of value reporting is determined (step 60AKS028). The number of times of value notification indicates the number of times of operation effects executed as value notification effects among a plurality of operation effects. In step 60AKS028, based on the numerical data indicating the random number for determining the number of times of value notification, the number of times of value notification is determined by referring to a table for determining the number of times of value notification, which is stored in advance and prepared in ROM 121. do it. The numerical data indicating the random number value for determining the number of times of notification of value may be updated using one or both of the random counter provided in the RAM 122 and the random number circuit 124 . In step 60AKS028, the value is calculated at a different rate depending on whether the number of times of execution of the operation effect is "five times" or "ten times". The number of notifications is determined.

Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the determination result in step 60AKS028 is 0 (step 60AKS029). At this time, if the determination result is determined to be other than 0 (step 60AKS029; No), the value notification pattern is determined (step 60AKS030). The value notification pattern is determined as one of a plurality of value notification patterns based on whether the jackpot type is ``non-probability variation'' or ``probability variation'' for each execution number of operation effects. It should be done.

When it is determined that the display result of the variable display is not "big hit" at step 60AKS024 (step 60AKS024; No), or when the determination result at step 60AKS028 is determined to be 0 (step 60AKS029; Yes), or After the value notification pattern is determined in step 60AKS030, the number of times of notice effects is set (step 60AKS031). The number of notice effects indicates the number of times of operation effects executed as notice effects among the plurality of operation effects. For example, when the display result of the variable display is "losing", the value notification effect and the setting suggestion effect are not executed, so the number of executions of the operation effect may be set as the number of advance notice effects. When the display result of the variable display is a "big hit", the remaining number of times after subtracting the setting suggestion number and the value notification number among the number of times of execution of the operation presentation may be set as the number of advance notice presentations. After step 60AKS031, after determining the notice effect pattern (step 60AKS032), the operation effect determination process is terminated. The notice effect pattern is determined by referring to a notice effect pattern determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 based on numerical data indicating a random number value for determining the notice effect pattern. Any one of the plurality of advance notice effect patterns may be determined. The numerical data indicating the random number value for determining the announcement effect pattern may be updated using one or both of the random counter provided in the RAM 122 and the random number circuit 124 .

FIG. 12-3 shows an example of whether or not there is an operation effect and the number of times determined by step 60AKS022 of the operation effect determination process. At step 60AKS022 of the operation effect determination process, the presence or absence of the operation effect and the number of times are determined, for example, at a rate corresponding to the content of the ready-to-win effect. The content of the reach performance is determined corresponding to the display result of the variable display and the variation pattern, and is "SP reach A (big hit)", "SP reach B (big hit)", "SP reach A (loss)", "SP reach". B (losing)" should be included. If the ready-to-win effect content is either "SP ready-to-win A (big hit)" or "SP ready-to-win B (big hit)", it is included when the display result of the variable display is "big hit". If the ready-to-win effect content is either "SP reach A (losing)" or "SP reach B (losing)", it is included when the display result of the variable display is "losing". When the ready-to-win effect content is either "SP ready-to-win A (big hit)" or "SP ready-to-win A (losing)", SP ready-to-win A ready-to-win effect is executed as a super ready-to-win ready-to-win effect. When the content of the ready-to-win effect is either "SP ready-to-win B (big hit)" or "SP ready-to-win B (losing)", the ready-to-win effect of SP ready-to-win B is executed as the ready-to-win effect of super ready-to-win.

In the determination example shown in FIG. 12-3, when the display result of the variable display is "big hit", the number of times of execution of the operation presentation is five times at a higher rate than when the display result of the variable display is "loss". or "executed 10 times" is determined to be 10 times. For example, when the content of the ready-to-win effect is "SP ready-to-win A (losing)" or "SP ready-to-win B (losing)", the determination ratio of "no execution" for not executing the operation effect is 50/100. On the other hand, when the content of the ready-to-win effect is "SP ready-to-win A (big hit)" or "SP ready-to-win B (big win)", the determination ratio of "no execution" for not executing the operation effect is 20/100. Thus, when the operation performance is executed, the ratio of control to the big win game state as an advantageous state is increased compared to when the operation performance is not executed, and the degree of expectation for the big win is increased.

In the determination example shown in FIG. 12-3, when the reach effect of SP reach B is executed, the number of times of execution of the operation effect is set to 10 at a higher rate than when the reach effect of SP reach A is executed. It is decided to "execute 10 times". For example, when the content of the ready-to-win effect is "SP ready-to-win A (big hit)", the determination ratio of "executed 10 times" is 40/100 when the number of times the operation effect is executed is 10 times. On the other hand, when the content of the ready-to-win effect is "SP ready-to-win B (big hit)", the determination ratio of "perform 10 times" is 60/100 when the number of times of executing the operation effect is 10 times. Further, when the content of the ready-to-win effect is "SP ready-to-win A (losing)", the determination ratio of "perform 10 times" is 10/100 when the number of times of executing the operation effect is 10 times. On the other hand, when the content of the ready-to-win effect is "SP ready-to-win B (losing)", the determination ratio of "perform 10 times" is 20/100 when the number of times of executing the operation effect is 10 times. Of the ready-to-win performances of super ready-to-win, when the ready-to-win performance of SP ready-to-win B is executed than when to-win performance of SP ready-to-win A is executed, the degree of expectation for big win is higher. Therefore, when the number of executions of the operation performance is 10 times, which is more than 5 times, the ratio of execution of the ready-to-win performance of SP reach-B, which has a higher expectation for big hit than the ready-to-win performance of SP reach-A, is increased. It effectively raises people's expectations. In addition, as the number of executions of the operation presentation increases, the ratio of control to the big win game state as an advantageous state increases, and the degree of expectation for big win increases.

FIG. 12-4 shows an example of setting suggestion count determination in step 60AKS025 of the operation effect determination process. Among them, FIG. 12-4(A) shows an example of determining the setting suggestion number in the case of "executed five times" in which the number of times of execution of the operation effect is five. FIG. 12-4(B) shows an example of determining the setting suggestion number in the case of "10 executions" in which the number of executions of the operation presentation is 10 times. At step 60AKS025 of the operation effect determination process, the setting suggestion number is determined at a rate corresponding to the number of times the operation effect is executed and the jackpot type. The jackpot types include ``non-probability variation'' when not controlled to the probability variation state and ``probability variation'' when controlled to the probability variation state according to the game state controlled after the end of the jackpot game state. When controlled to the variable probability state, the display result of the variable display becomes "big hit" at a higher rate than when not controlled to the variable probability state, and it is easy for the player to be controlled again to the big win game state as an advantageous state. Advantageous game value is given.

In the determination example shown in FIG. 12-4, when the jackpot type is "probability variation", it is determined that the setting suggestion effect can be executed at a higher rate than when the jackpot type is "non-probability variation". For example, in both cases of “5 times execution” and “10 times execution”, if the jackpot type is “non-probability variation”, the decision ratio of setting the suggested number of times to 0 is 100/100. Suggestion production is not executed. On the other hand, if the jackpot type is "Variable Probability", it is possible to determine the number of set suggestion times other than 0 at a ratio corresponding to the case of "5 times execution" and the case of "10 times execution". More specifically, in the case of "5 times execution", if the jackpot type is "probability variation", the decision ratio of setting the suggested number of times to 0 is 70/100, and the decision ratio of setting the suggested number of times to 1 is 70/100. 30/100. In the case of "executed 10 times", if the jackpot type is "probability variation", the decision ratio of setting the suggested number of times to 0 is 10/100, and the decision rate of setting the suggested number of times to 1 is 15/100. , the determination ratio of setting the suggested number of times to 2 is 20/100, the determination ratio of setting the suggested number of times to 3 is 25/100, and the determination rate of setting the suggested number of times to 4 is 30/100. Therefore, when the number of times of execution of the operation effect is 10 times, which is more than 5 times, the ratio of executing the setting suggestion effect with the number of times of setting suggestion other than 0 is increased. In addition, when the number of executions of the operation effect is 10 times, which is more than 5 times, it is possible to determine any of 2 to 4, which is the number of setting suggestions that are not determined in the case of 5 times, and more setting suggestions. The rate at which the production is executed is increased.

In this way, when the jackpot type is "probability variation", it is possible to execute setting suggestion production at a higher rate than "non-probability variation", so it is a jackpot type with a higher degree of advantage than when the jackpot type is "non-probability variation" In the case of "probability variation", it becomes possible to execute an operation effect that is a setting suggestion effect at a high rate in response to being controlled to a big win game state. In addition, only in the case of "probable variation", which is the most advantageous jackpot type among multiple types of jackpot gaming states such as "non-probability variation" or "probability variation", the operation effect that is a setting suggestion effect is performed. become viable. Among a plurality of types of jackpot game states, within a range controlled to a jackpot game state corresponding to "probability variation" of a jackpot type with a high degree of advantage, it is possible to execute an operation performance as a setting suggestion performance at a predetermined rate. In the range controlled to the jackpot game state corresponding to the jackpot type "unprobability variable" with a low advantage, a restriction may be provided as a limit that the operation performance as the setting suggestive performance is not executed. Alternatively, among a plurality of types of jackpot game states, in a range controlled to a jackpot game state corresponding to "probability variation" of a jackpot type with a high degree of advantage, it is possible to execute an operation performance that is a setting suggestion performance at a high rate. On the other hand, in the range controlled to the jackpot gaming state corresponding to the "unprobable variation" of the jackpot type with a low degree of advantage, there is a limit as a limit that the operation production that becomes the setting suggestion production can be executed at a low rate. may

FIG. 12-5 shows a configuration example of a setting suggestion pattern. In this configuration example, setting suggestion patterns 60AKC1 to 60AKC5 are prepared in advance as a plurality of setting suggestion patterns. Suggestion contents and corresponding characters are defined differently according to a plurality of setting suggestion patterns. The suggestion content is the content of the setting value suggested according to the effect mode of the setting suggestion effect. The corresponding character is a character indicated by an effect image displayed when the setting suggestion effect is executed. In the setting suggestion pattern 60AKC1, corresponding to the case where the set value is an odd number and the degree of expectation is high, the content of suggestion is "high degree of expectation with odd number setting" and the corresponding character is the character CH1. In the setting suggestion pattern 60AKC2, corresponding to the case where the set value is an even number and the degree of expectation is high, the content of suggestion is "high degree of expectation for even number setting" and the corresponding character is the character CH2. In the setting suggestion pattern 60AKC3, corresponding to the case where the set value is high setting (large value) and the degree of expectation is high, the content of suggestion is "high setting, high degree of expectation", and the corresponding character is the character CH3. In the setting suggestion pattern 60AKC4, corresponding to the case where the setting value is confirmed to be 2 or more, the content of the suggestion is "the setting value is confirmed to be 2 or more", and the corresponding character is the character CH4. In the setting suggesting pattern 60AKC5, corresponding to the case where the set value is determined to be the highest value of 6, the suggested content is "the highest set value is determined" and the corresponding character is the character CH5. In this way, the setting suggestion pattern 60AKC5 makes it possible to execute a setting suggestion effect that suggests that the setting value is the most advantageous for the player.

FIG. 12-6 shows an example of setting suggestion patterns determined by step 60AKS027 of the operation effect determination process. Among them, FIG. 12-6(A) shows an example of determination in the case of the last operation effect in a plurality of operation effects. Figure 12-6 (B1) and Figure 12-6 (B2) show an example of determination in the case of an operation effect other than the final one in multiple operation effects, and Figure 12-6 (B1) shows a setting suggestion pattern FIG. 12-6 (B2) is an example of determination when 60AKC4 is undetermined as a usage pattern, and FIG. 12-6 (B2) is an example of determination when setting suggestion pattern 60AKC4 has been determined as a usage pattern. In step 60AKS027 of the operation effect determination process, setting suggestion patterns, which are usage patterns, are determined at a rate corresponding to the set values in the pachinko game machine 1 from the final operation effect to the previous operation effect. Here, the setting suggestion pattern 60AKC5 corresponds to the final operation effect, and when the setting value is 6, the determination ratio is 5/100, and in other cases, the determination ratio is 0/100. It becomes impossible to decide. Therefore, when the operation effect as the setting suggestion effect is executed a plurality of times, the setting suggestion effect by the setting suggestion pattern 60AKC5, which suggests that the setting value is the highest in the player's advantage, is the final operation effect. , and is not executed as an operation effect other than the final time. As a result, of the first timing and the second timing at which setting suggestion effects can be executed a plurality of times, the second timing, which is later than the first timing, has a higher rate of advantage for the player than the first timing. is the highest setting value.

In the determination example shown in FIG. 12-6, when the setting value is 2 or more corresponding to the final operation effect, the determination ratio of the setting suggestion pattern 60AKC4 is 5/100. Further, if the suggestive setting pattern 60AKC4 is undetermined for the operation effects other than the final round, and if the set value is 2 or more, the determination ratio of the suggestive setting pattern 60AKC4 is 5/100. On the other hand, if the suggested setting pattern 60AKC4 has already been determined for the operation effects other than the final round, the determination ratio of the suggested setting pattern 60AKC4 becomes 0/100 regardless of the set value, and determination is impossible. . Therefore, when the operation effect as the setting suggestion effect is executed a plurality of times, the setting suggestion effect by the setting suggestion pattern 60AKC4 is executed once at a predetermined ratio as one of the operation effects, and then executed again or repeatedly in the same mode. prevent it from being done. In this way, when the operation effect that is the setting suggestion effect is executed a plurality of times, the setting suggestion effect by the setting suggestion pattern 60AKC4 is performed at a predetermined rate within a range where the setting suggestion effect by the setting suggestion pattern 60AKC4 has not yet been executed. becomes executable.

On the other hand, in the case where the operation effect as the setting suggestion effect is executed a plurality of times, the setting suggestion effect by the same setting suggestion pattern 60AKC4 is not executed in the range where the setting suggestion effect by the setting suggestion pattern 60AKC4 has already been executed. A limit is set as a limit. Further, since the setting suggestion effect by the setting suggestion pattern 60AKC5 can be executed only as the final operation effect, it is executed as the final setting suggestion effect when the operation effect as the setting suggestion effect is executed a plurality of times. In the range where the setting suggestion pattern 60AKC5 is performed, the setting suggestion effect by the setting suggestion pattern 60AKC5 can be executed at a predetermined rate, while the setting suggestion effect by the setting suggestion pattern 60AKC5 is not executed in the range where it is executed as the setting suggestion effect other than the final episode. Restrictions are provided as limitations. In this way, when an operation effect that is a setting-suggestion effect is executed a plurality of times, the setting-suggestion effect by the setting-suggestion patterns 60AKC4 and 60AKC5 is performed at a predetermined rate within the range of being executed as one setting-suggestion effect. While it can be executed, there is a limit as a limit that it becomes impossible to execute within the range where it is executed as a setting suggestion effect multiple times. When an operation effect that is a setting suggestion effect is executed a plurality of times, among the setting suggestion effects by the plurality of setting suggestion patterns 60AKC1 to 60AKC5, the range of setting suggestion effects by the setting suggestion patterns 60AKC1 to 60AKC3 is performed in the same mode. While it may be executed, within the range of the setting suggestion rendering by the setting suggestion patterns 60AKC4 and 60AKC5, there is a limit as a limit that it is not executed in the same mode.

FIG. 12-7 shows an example of determination of the number of times of value notification by step 60AKS028 of the operation effect determination process. Among them, FIG. 12-7(A) shows an example of determination of the number of times of value notification in the case of "executed five times" in which the number of times of execution of the operation effect is five. FIG. 12-7(B) shows an example of determination of the number of times of value notification in the case of "execution of ten times" in which the number of times of execution of the operation presentation is ten times. At step 60AKS028 of the operation effect determination process, the number of value notifications is determined at a rate corresponding to the number of times the operation effect is executed and the number of setting suggestions. The setting suggestion number is determined by step 60AKS025 of the operation effect determination process to be 0 or 1 if the number of times the operation effect is executed is "executed 5 times", and is 0 if the number of times the operation effect is executed is "executed 10 times". to 4.

In the determination example shown in FIG. 12-7, the value notification frequency is determined so that the value notification effect is executed when the set suggestion frequency is other than zero. For example, in the case of "executed 5 times", if the set suggested number of times is 1, the determination ratio of the number of times of value notification to 1 is 100/100, and the value notification effect is always executed once. In the case of "execute 10 times", if the setting suggestion number is other than 0 (one of 1 to 4), the value notification number is determined to be one of 1 to 4 at a predetermined ratio. More specifically, in the case of "10 executions", if the setting suggestion number is other than 0, the decision ratio of setting the number of times of value notification to 1 is 55/100, and the decision ratio of setting the number of times of value notification to 2 is 55/100. 20/100, the determination ratio of 3 times of value notification is 15/100, and the determination ratio of 4 times of value notification is 10/100. Therefore, when it is reported whether or not a game value that is advantageous to the player is given by the value notification effect, the set value can be suggested by the setting suggestion effect. The setting suggesting performance can be executed at a predetermined ratio when controlled to a jackpot game state corresponding to "probability variation" of a jackpot type with a high degree of advantage among a plurality of kinds of jackpot game states. In this case, it is possible to notify that a game value advantageous to the player is given by the value notification effect, and to suggest the setting value by the setting suggestion effect. As a result, the operation effect as the setting suggestion effect can be executed at a predetermined rate within the range in which the operation effect as the value notification effect is executed, while the operation effect as the value notification effect is not executed. There is a limit as a limit that cannot be done. In addition, the operation effect that is the setting suggestion effect can be executed at a high rate in the range where the operation effect that is the value notification effect is executed, while the operation effect that is the value notification effect is not executed. A limit may be provided as a limit to what can be done with

In the determination example shown in FIG. 12-7, the number of times of value notification is determined so as to provide a case where the value notification effect is not executed when the number of setting suggestions is zero. For example, in the case of “five times execution”, if the setting suggestion number is 0, the decision ratio of setting the number of times of value notification to 0 is 70/100, and the decision ratio of setting the number of times of value notification to 1 is 30/100. be. In the case of "executed 10 times", if the set suggestion number is 0, the determination ratio of setting the number of value notifications to 0 is 10/100, and the decision ratio of setting the number of value notifications to 1 is 15/100, The determination ratio of 2 times of value notification is 20/100, the determination ratio of 3 times of value notification is 25/100, and the determination ratio of 4 times of value notification is 30/100. As a result, when the operation effect is executed a plurality of times, the operation effect such as the setting suggestion effect or the value notification effect is not executed, and after the operation effect is completed, the display result of the variable display is "big hit". ” can be provided. Therefore, during the execution of the variable display, even if the number of times of execution of the operation effect reaches the number of times notified by the number of times notification effect and the execution of the operation effect ends, there is a possibility that the display result of the variable display will be a "big hit". is left, it is possible to prevent the player's sense of expectation from being lost due to the end of the operation presentation.

In the determination example shown in FIG. 12-7, it is possible to determine the number of times of value notification other than 0 at a ratio corresponding to the cases of "executed 5 times" and "executed 10 times". Then, when the number of executions of the operation effect is 10 times, which is more than 5 times, the number of times of value notification is set to other than 0 so that the ratio of execution of the value notification effect is increased. For example, in the case of "executed five times", the ratio of setting suggestion count to be set to 0 is higher than the ratio of setting suggestion count to be set to 1 other than 0 by step 60AKS025 of the operation effect determination process. On the other hand, in the case of "executed 10 times", the ratio of setting suggestion times to values other than 0 is higher than the ratio of setting suggestions to 0 by step 60AKS025 of the operation effect determination process. In the case of "executed 5 times", if the setting suggestion number is 0, the ratio of the value notification number being determined to be 1 other than 0 is higher than the ratio of being determined to be 0 by step 60AKS028 of the operation effect determination process. expensive. In the case of "executed 10 times", even if the set suggestion number is 0, the rate of the value notification number being determined to be other than 0 is higher than the rate of being determined to be 0 by step 60AKS028 of the operation effect determination processing. . With such a setting, in the case of "execution of 10 times", in which the number of times of execution of the operation effect is larger than that of "execution of 5 times", the rate at which the value notification frequency is determined to be other than 0 increases, and the value notification effect is executed. increase the rate of In addition, when the number of executions of the operation effect is 10 times, which is more than 5 times, it is possible to determine any one of 2 to 4, which is the number of value notification times that is not determined in the case of 5 times, and more value notification is possible. What is necessary is just to make it possible to raise the ratio which production|presentation is performed.

According to steps 60AKS025 and 60AKS028 of the operation effect determination process, in the case of "executed 5 times", the number of times of setting suggestion and the number of times of value notification are both determined to be 0, and the ratio of neither the setting suggestion effect nor the value notification effect to be executed is high. In the case of "executed 10 times", the number of times of setting suggestion and the number of times of value notification are both determined to be other than 0, and the ratio of both the setting suggestion effect and the value notification effect to be executed increases. In this way, as the number of executions of the operation effects increases, the ratio of execution of the setting suggesting effects and the value notification effects may be increased. Further, when the number of executions of operation effects is equal to or greater than a predetermined number, setting suggesting effects and value notification effects may be executed at a higher rate than when the number is less than the predetermined number. As a result, it is possible to vary the player's expectations for the setting suggestion effect and the value notification effect according to the number of times the operation effect is executed.

FIG. 12-8 is a flow chart showing an example of the process executed in step S172 of the effect control process process as the effect process during variable display regarding the characteristic portion 60AK. In the variable display production process, for example, based on the timer value of the production control process timer, it is determined whether or not the special figure fluctuation time, which is the variable display time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern, has elapsed (step 60AKS041). At this time, the timer value of the production control process timer is updated (for example, 1 subtraction), and when the end code is read from the production control pattern corresponding to the production control process timer value after the update, the variable display time It should be judged that it has passed. When it is determined that the variable display time has not elapsed (step 60AKS041; No), control is performed to execute various effects as the variable display progresses. The effect control CPU 120 creates various commands based on the control data read from the effect control pattern determined in step 60AKS013 of the variable display start setting process. This command is transmitted to the display control unit 123, the audio control board 13, the lamp control board 14, and the like. As a result, a predetermined effect image is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5, a predetermined effect sound is output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and the game effect lamp 9 and the decorative LED are turned on, off, or blinked. It is sufficient that various effects can be executed by a predetermined effect device by operating a movable member for effect, or by combining some or all of them.

In the effect processing during variable display shown in FIG. 12-8, it is determined whether or not it is the number of times notification effect period (step 60AKS042). The number-of-times notification effect period may be predetermined, for example, in the effect control pattern (operation effect control pattern, etc.) determined in step 60AKS013 of the variable display start setting process. When it is determined that it is the number-of-times notification effect period (step 60AKS042; Yes), control is performed to execute the number-of-times notification effect (step 60AKS043). By the control of step 60AKS043, it becomes possible to execute the number-of-times notification effect for performing the notification corresponding to the number of times the operation effect is executed.

When it is determined at step 60AKS042 that it is not the number-of-times notification effect period (step 60AKS042; No), or after performing the control at step 60AKS043, it is determined whether or not it is the notice effect period (step 60AKS044). The notice effect period may be predetermined in the effect control pattern (operation effect control pattern, notice effect control pattern, etc.) determined in step 60AKS013 of the variable display start setting process, for example. The notice effect period corresponding to the operation effect may be determined in advance so as to be later than the number-of-times notification effect period. When it is determined that it is the advance notice effect period (step 60AKS044; Yes), control is performed to execute the notice effect (step 60AKS045). By the control of step 60AKS045, it becomes possible to execute the operation effect as the advance notice effect.

When it is determined that it is not the advance notice effect period at step 60AKS044 (step 60AKS044; No), or after performing the control of step 60AKS045, it is determined whether or not it is the ready-to-win effect period (step 60AKS046). Reach production period, for example in the production control pattern (special figure fluctuation time production control pattern, etc.) determined in step 60AKS013 of the variable display start setting process, it may be determined in advance. The ready-to-win effect period may be set after the advance notice effect period, or may be set so as to include at least part of the notice effect period. When it is determined that it is the ready-to-win effect period (step 60AKS046; Yes), control to execute the ready-to-win effect is performed (step 60AKS047). By the control of step 60AKS047, the ready-to-win effect can be executed.

When it is judged that it is not the ready-to-win production period in step 60AKS046 (step 60AKS046; No), and after performing the control of step 60AKS047, it is judged whether or not it is the jackpot notification period (step 60AKS048). The jackpot notification period may be predetermined in the production control pattern (such as the special figure fluctuation production control pattern) determined in step 60AKS013 of the variable display start setting process, for example. The big hit notification period may be set in advance so as to be later than the ready-to-win effect period. When it is determined that it is the jackpot notification period (step 60AKS048; Yes), control is performed to execute a jackpot notification effect (step 60AKS049). By the control of step 60AKS049, it becomes possible to notify during a predetermined period during execution of the variable display that the game is controlled to the jackpot game state as an advantageous state.

When it is determined that it is not the jackpot notification period at step 60AKS048 (step 60AKS048; No), and after performing the control at step 60AKS049, it is determined whether or not it is the value notification effect period (step 60AKS050). The value notification effect period may be predetermined, for example, in the effect control pattern (operation effect control pattern, etc.) determined in step 60AKS013 of the variable display start setting process. The value notification effect period may be set so as to be later than the jackpot notification period, or may be set so as to include at least part of the jackpot notification period. When it is determined that it is the value notification effect period (step 60AKS050; Yes), control is performed to execute the value notification effect (step 60AKS051). By the control of step 60AKS051, it becomes possible to execute the operation effect as the value notification effect.

If it is determined at step 60AKS050 that it is not the value notification effect period (step 60AKS050; No), or after performing the control at step 60AKS051, it is determined whether or not it is the setting suggestion effect period (step 60AKS052). The setting suggestion effect period may be determined in advance, for example, in the effect control pattern during the big hit. The setting suggestion effect period should be set so as to be later than the value notification effect period. When it is determined that it is the setting suggestion effect period (step 60AKS052; Yes), control is performed to execute the setting suggestion effect (step 60AKS053). By the control of step 60AKS053, it becomes possible to execute the operation effect as the setting suggesting effect. If it is determined in step 60AKS052 that it is not the setting suggestion effect period (step 60AKS052; No), after performing the control in step 60AKS053, for example, in the setting in the effect control pattern determined corresponding to the variation pattern Based on this, control is performed to execute effects during variable display including the variable display operation of decorative symbols (step 60AKS054), and then the process for effects during variable display is terminated.

When it is determined at step 60AKS041 that the variable display time has elapsed (step 60AKS041; Yes), it is determined whether or not a pattern confirmation command transmitted from the main substrate 11 has been received (step 60AKS055). At this time, if the pattern confirmation command is not received (step 60AKS055; No), the effect processing during variable display is terminated and the game waits. After the variable display time elapses, if a predetermined time elapses without receiving the design confirmation command, predetermined error processing is executed in response to the fact that the design confirmation command could not be received normally. You may do so. When the pattern confirmation command is received (step 60AKS055; Yes), for example, a predetermined display control command is transmitted to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123, which results in a variable display of the decorative pattern. Control for deriving and displaying the final stop symbol (determined decorative symbol) is performed (step 60AKS056). Subsequently, a predetermined time is set as a wait time for receiving a jackpot start designation command (step 60AKS057). Also, after updating the value of the effect process flag to "3" corresponding to the special figure waiting process (step 60AKS058), the effect process during variable display is terminated.

FIG. 12-9 shows execution periods and execution timings of various effects with respect to the characteristic portion 60AK. Among them, FIG. 12-9(A) shows the execution period and execution timing of the variable display-related effect including the mode of variable display of decorative patterns. FIG. 12-9(B) shows execution periods and execution timings of operation-related effects including number-of-times notification effects and operation effects. When the variable display is started at timing T0, it becomes a number-of-times notification effect period. During the number-of-times notification effect period, the number-of-times notification effect is executed by the control in step 60AKS043 of the effect processing during variable display.

After that, when the number-of-times notification effect period ends at timing T1, it becomes a notice effect period. During the notice effect period, the operation effect, which is the notice effect, can be executed by the control in step 60AKS045 of the effect processing during variable display. For example, when an operation effect that is a plurality of advance notice effects is executed, each time advance notice effect included in the multiple advance notice effects, such as the first notice, the second notice, etc., is executed in order. . The notice effect period is not only the period in which the pre-reach variation is performed before the variable display mode of the decorative pattern becomes the ready-to-win mode, but also the post-reach variation after the variable display mode of the decorative pattern becomes the ready-to-reach mode. part of the period may be included. By executing the operation effect as the notice effect during the notice effect period, the display result of the variable display is changed to "big hit" based on the detection of the action of the player such as the pressing operation of the push button 31B, for example. It becomes possible to execute a performance that foretells what will happen.

In the variable display of the decorative symbols, for example, when the determined decorative symbols of the big winning combination are stopped and displayed, the big winning notification is executed at timing T2. In the effect process during variable display, when it is determined in step 60AKS048 that it is the jackpot notification period, the control in step 60AKS049 enables execution of the jackpot notification effect. At this time, it becomes a value notification performance period. During the value notification effect period, the control in step 60AKS051 of the variable display effect process enables execution of the operation effect as the value notification effect. For example, when an operation effect that is a value notification effect is executed multiple times, each value notification effect included in the value notification effect of multiple times, such as the first notification, the second notification, etc., is executed in order. executed. By executing the operation performance as the value reporting performance during the value reporting performance period, based on detection of the action of the player, such as the pressing operation of the push button 31B, for example, after the jackpot game state is completed, the probability variable state is set. It becomes possible to execute an effect for informing whether or not to be controlled.

Subsequently, special time notification is executed at timing T3, and the setting suggestion effect period begins. During the setting suggesting effect period, the control in step 60AKS053 of the effect processing during variable display makes it possible to execute the operation effect as the setting suggesting effect. For example, when an operation effect that is a setting suggestion effect is executed multiple times, each setting suggestion effect included in the setting suggestion effect such as the first suggestion, the second suggestion, and so on is sequentially performed. executed. By executing the operation effect as the setting suggestion effect in the setting suggestion effect period, based on the detection of the player's action such as the pressing operation of the push button 31B, for example, the setting value in the pachinko game machine 1 It becomes possible to execute a production that makes a suggestion. After that, when the timing T4 is reached, the variable display ends and the big win starts, and the control of the big win game state is started.

In this way, when operation effects are executed a plurality of times, it is possible to provide a number-of-times notification effect period, an advance notice effect period, a value notification effect period, and a setting suggestion effect period. In the number-of-times notification effect period, a number-of-times notification effect for performing notification corresponding to the number of executions of the operation effect is executed. During the notice performance period, an operation performance serving as a notice performance for notifying that the game will be controlled to the jackpot game state is executed. During the value notification effect period, an operation effect serving as a value notification effect for informing whether or not to be controlled to the variable probability state after the end of the jackpot game state is executed. During the setting suggestion effect period, an operation effect as a setting suggestion effect for suggesting a setting value in the pachinko game machine 1 is executed. When the number of times of value notification is 0, the value notification effect period may not be provided, and when the number of times of setting suggestion is 0, the setting suggestion effect period may not be provided.

The advance notice effect period and the value notification effect period are included in the predetermined period during which the operation effect can be executed. The setting suggestion effect period is included in the specific period during which the operation effect can be executed after the lapse of the predetermined period. The value notification effect period is started when the big hit is notified at timing T2. The big-hit notification by the big-hit notification performance makes it possible to notify that it is controlled to the big-hit game state in a predetermined period. The setting suggestive effect can be executed as an operation effect of the suggestive effect mode in a specific period after the lapse of the predetermined period when the big win is reported at the timing T2.

In step 60AKS025 of the operation effect determination process, when the jackpot type is "probability variation", the set suggestion frequency is determined to be other than 0 at a higher rate than when the jackpot type is "non-probability variation", and the setting suggestion effect is performed. Feasibly determined. In step 60AKS028 of the operation effect determination process, when the setting suggestion frequency is other than 0, the value notification frequency is determined to be other than 0, and it is determined that the value notification effect can be executed. Therefore, among a plurality of types of jackpot game states such as "non-probability change" or "probability change", the jackpot type is controlled to a jackpot game state corresponding to the "probability change" of the jackpot type with a high degree of advantage, A predetermined period elapses at a higher rate than when the notification of controlling to the jackpot game state with the low advantage is performed when the notification of the control to the jackpot game state with the high advantage is performed by the value notification performance. In a later specific period, it becomes possible to execute the setting suggestive effect as the operation effect of the suggestive effect mode.

Even when an operation performance such as a notice performance or a value notification performance is made executable in a prescribed period, it is difficult to raise a player's expectation after the prescribed period elapses when these operation performances are terminated. On the other hand, according to the present invention, it is possible to execute the setting suggestive effect as the operation effect of the suggestive effect mode in a specific period after the lapse of the predetermined period. As expected from the operation performance of the suggestive performance mode, the performance can be diversified and the game interest can be improved.

Further, in step 60AKS025 of the operation effect determination process, only when the jackpot type is "probability variable", the setting suggestion number is determined to be other than 0, and the setting suggestion effect is determined to be executable. In step 60AKS028 of the operation effect determination process, when the setting suggestion frequency is other than 0, the value notification frequency is determined to be other than 0, and it is determined that the value notification effect can be executed. Therefore, according to being controlled to the jackpot game state corresponding to the "probability change" of the jackpot type with the highest advantage among a plurality of types of jackpot game states such as "non-probability change" or "probability change". Only when the value notification performance is controlled to the jackpot game state with the highest degree of advantage, the setting suggestion performance can be executed as the operation performance of the suggestion performance mode in a specific period after the lapse of the predetermined period. Become.

In general, it is difficult to further raise the player's expectation after the notification that the game is controlled to a high-advantage jackpot game state. On the other hand, the present invention makes it possible to execute the setting suggestion effect as the operation effect of the suggestion effect mode in a specific period after the lapse of the predetermined period, and provides a case where the setting value in the pachinko game machine 1 is suggested. , even after the lapse of the predetermined period, it is possible to diversify the performance and improve the game interest so as to expect the operation performance of the suggestive performance mode.

FIGS. 12-10 and 12-11 show examples of execution of operation effects. In this execution example, the number of executions of the operation presentation is determined to be 10 times, that is, "executed 10 times", and the number of times of value notification and the number of setting suggestions are both determined to be 2. Therefore, after the operation performance as the notice performance is executed six times, the notice performance period ends and the big win is announced. FIG. 12-10(A) shows an effect execution example 60AKD1 when the big win notification is executed by the big win notification effect. At this time, a big hit notification effect including display of a message such as "battle win!" and display of a effect image showing a character is executed. In addition, a normal pattern representing the number "6" is displayed as a decorative pattern stopped and displayed in the "left", "middle" and "right" decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C and 5R. As the remaining number of executions of the operation effect, an effect image indicating "remaining number of operations: 4" is also displayed. When the decoration pattern of the non-probability variable jackpot combination consisting of the same normal symbols is displayed, the jackpot type is controlled to the jackpot game state corresponding to the "non-probability variable", giving the impression that it is not controlled to the probability variable state. , given to the player.

FIG. 12-10(B) shows an effect execution example 60AKD2 when the value notification effect period is started. At this time, a message indicating 4, which is the remaining number of operation effects, is displayed as the executable number of the operation effects as the value notification effect. FIG. 12-10(C) shows an effect execution example 60AKD3 when the first value notification effect is started. In this case, by displaying an effect image showing the push button 31B, the player's action such as pressing the push button 31B is prompted. FIG. 12-10(D) shows an effect execution example 60AKD4 when the pressing operation of the push button 31B is detected in the first value notification effect. Here, based on the detection of the action of the player, which is the pressing operation on the push button 31B, the fact that the big hit type is "probability variable" is not notified, so that the probability variable state after the end of the big hit game state A failure notification effect that gives an impression of being uncontrolled is executed. In addition, an effect image indicating “remaining number of operations: 3” is displayed as the remaining number of executions of the operation effect.

FIG. 12-10(E) shows an effect execution example 60AKD5 when the second value notification effect is started. At this time, similarly to the case where the first value notification effect is started, an effect image showing the push button 31B is displayed to prompt the player to press the push button 31B. FIG. 12-10(F) shows an effect execution example 60AKD6 when the pressing operation of the push button 31B is detected in the second value notification effect. Here, based on the detection of the action of the player, which is the pressing operation on the push button 31B, the fact that the jackpot type is "variable probability" is performed, so that the variable probability state is entered after the end of the jackpot game state. A success notification effect for notifying that it is controlled is executed. In addition, as decorative patterns that are stopped and displayed together in the "middle" and "right" decorative design display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the normal design that indicates the number "6" is a probability variation design that indicates the number "7". changed and displayed. When the decoration pattern of the probability variable big hit combination consisting of the same probability variable symbols is displayed, the big win type is controlled to the big win game state corresponding to "variable probability", and the player is informed that it is controlled to the variable probability state. becomes recognizable. In addition, an effect image indicating “remaining number of operations: 2” is displayed as the remaining number of executions of the operation effect.

FIG. 12-10(G) shows an effect execution example 60AKD7 when the setting suggestion effect period is started. At this time, along with notification of the special time, a message is displayed that notifies 2, which is the remaining number of operation effects, as the number of executable times of the operation effects as setting suggestion effects.

FIG. 12-11(A) shows an effect execution example 60AKD8 when the first setting suggestion effect is started. In this case, by displaying an effect image indicating the push button 31B together with the effect image corresponding to the setting suggestion effect, the player's action such as pressing the push button 31B is prompted. FIG. 12-11(B) shows an effect execution example 60AKD9 when the pressing operation of the push button 31B is detected in the first setting suggestion effect. In this case, an effect image showing the character CH2, which is the corresponding character, is displayed as the setting suggestion effect by the setting suggestion pattern 60AKC2. By displaying the characters CH1 to CH5 corresponding to the suggested setting patterns 60AKC1 to 60AKC5 in order on the upper part of the screen of the image display device 5, the advantage corresponding to the character indicated by the displayed effect image can be displayed. , are recognizable by the player.

FIG. 12-11(C) shows an effect execution example 60AKD10 when the second setting suggestion effect is started. At this time, as in the case where the first setting suggestion effect is started, the effect image corresponding to the setting suggestion effect and the effect image showing the push button 31B are displayed, and the player can press the push button 31B. action is prompted. FIG. 12-11(D) shows an effect execution example 60AKD11 when the pressing operation of the push button 31B is detected in the second setting suggestion effect. In this case, an effect image showing the character CH4, which is the corresponding character, is displayed as the setting suggestion effect by the setting suggestion pattern 60AKC4. FIG. 12-11(E) shows an effect execution example 60AKD12 when the setting suggestion effect period ends. At this time, the display result of the corresponding character in the setting suggestion effect that has already been executed may be displayed so that the player can recognize it. FIG. 12-11(F) shows an effect execution example 60AKD13 in the case of stop-displaying the decorative symbols of the probability variable big hit combination which becomes the fixed decorative symbols in response to the end of the variable display. After that, based on the display result of the variable display being "big hit", the control of the big win game state is started.

The present invention is not limited to the above embodiments, and various modifications and applications are possible. For example, the pachinko game machine 1 does not have to have all the technical features shown in the above embodiment, and in order to solve at least one problem in the prior art, It may be provided with a part of the configuration.

As a specific example, instead of the decision example shown in FIG. 12-4, for example, when the jackpot type is "non-probable variation", at a higher rate than when the jackpot type is "probable variation", setting suggestion production may be determined feasibly. In the determination example shown in FIG. 12-4, the setting suggestion number may be determined by the ratio of the case where the jackpot type is "non-probability variation" and "probability variation" are interchanged. In this way, if the jackpot type is "non-probability variation", if the setting suggestion effect can be executed at a higher rate than "probability variation", the jackpot type is less advantageous than the case of "probability variation" In the case of a certain "non-probability variable", it becomes possible to execute an operation effect that is a setting suggestion effect at a high rate in response to being controlled to a big hit game state. In addition, only in the case of "non-probability variation", which is the jackpot type with the lowest degree of advantage among multiple types of jackpot gaming states such as "non-probability variation" or "probability variation", the operation performance that becomes the setting suggestion performance may be made executable. In these cases as well, it is possible to diversify the effects and improve the game interest so as to expect the operation effects of the suggestive effect mode.

As a plurality of types of advantageous states with different degrees of advantage, the jackpot types may be controllable to jackpot game states with different numbers of rounds instead of the jackpot game states with "non-probability variable" or "probability variable". For example, "4R" with 4 rounds, "6R" with 6 rounds, "8R" with 8 rounds, and "10R" with 10 rounds. may be provided. In this case, as the number of rounds increases, the number of prize balls that the player can acquire increases, so the player's advantage should be increased. The value notification effect may be a effect of notifying the player of the number of prize balls that the player can acquire according to the number of rounds. Also in such a case, among a plurality of kinds of jackpot game states, in response to being controlled to a jackpot game state with a high degree of advantage, there is a notification that is controlled to a jackpot game state with a high degree of advantage by the value notification effect. When it is performed, the set suggestive performance is set as the operation performance of the suggestive performance mode in a specific period after the lapse of the predetermined period at a higher rate than when the notification of being controlled to the jackpot game state with a low advantage is performed. Make it executable. In addition, in accordance with the control to the jackpot game state with the highest degree of advantage among a plurality of types of jackpot game states, the value notification effect is performed to notify that the jackpot game state is controlled to the highest degree of advantage. Only in this case, the setting suggestive effect may be executable as the operation effect of the suggestive effect mode in a specific period after the lapse of the predetermined period. In these cases as well, it is possible to diversify the effects and improve the game interest so as to expect the operation effects of the suggestive effect mode.

On the other hand, in response to being controlled to a jackpot game state with a low advantage among a plurality of kinds of jackpot game states, a value notification effect is performed to inform the player that the jackpot game state is controlled to a jackpot game state with a low advantage. In this case, the set suggestive performance can be executed as the operation performance of the suggestive performance mode in a specific period after the lapse of the predetermined period at a higher rate than when the notification of controlling to the jackpot game state with a high degree of advantage is performed. may Alternatively, in response to being controlled to the jackpot game state with the lowest advantage among a plurality of types of jackpot game states, a value notification effect is performed to control to the jackpot game state with the lowest advantage. Only in this case, the setting suggestive effect may be executable as the operation effect of the suggestive effect mode in a specific period after the lapse of the predetermined period. In these cases as well, it is possible to diversify the effects and improve the game interest so as to expect the operation effects of the suggestive effect mode.

In addition, the player's advantage in a plurality of kinds of advantageous states may be varied according to whether or not any game value is awarded and the content of the game value to be awarded. For example, when the game is controlled to the time-saving state after the end of the jackpot game state, the player's advantage may be varied by varying the upper limit number of variable displays that can be executed in the time-saving state. Alternatively, when the variable probability state is controlled after the end of the jackpot game state, the player's advantage may be varied by varying the jackpot probability in the variable probability state. The player's advantage may be varied by varying the number of consecutive wins, which is the number of times the game is repeatedly controlled to the jackpot game state without being controlled to the normal state. Furthermore, the value that can be imparted in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is not limited to the game value related to the execution of the game itself. It may include part or all of executing a specific effect, such as playing a sound or displaying an image showing a two-dimensional code. The image indicating the two-dimensional code may include information that enables acquisition of predetermined digital content by photographing with a terminal device (portable terminal) possessed by the player. Values that can be imparted in the pachinko game machine 1 may include performance points different from those for executing a specific performance.

The number of executions of the operation effect is not limited to the case of "executed 5 times", which is 5 times, or the case of "executed 10 times", which is 10 times. It is acceptable if it can be set. Also in this case, when the number of times of execution of the operation presentation is large, the number of times of setting suggestion may be set to other than 0 at a higher rate than when the number of times of execution of the operation presentation is small so that the setting suggestion presentation can be executed. In addition, when the number of times of execution of operation effects is large, it is possible to set the setting suggestion number of times that is not determined when the number of times of execution of operation effects is small, or to increase the ratio of executing more setting suggestion effects. may

Instead of the determination example shown in FIG. 12-6, a restriction may be provided so that the setting suggestion rendering by the same setting suggestion pattern is not executed for all of the plurality of setting suggestion patterns. In addition, regardless of whether or not the operation presentation is the final round, and whether or not the setting suggestion pattern 60AKC4 has already been determined, the setting suggestion pattern is determined at the common determination ratio, and then the predetermined difference is determined. When the replacement condition is satisfied, the determined setting suggestion pattern may be replaced with another setting suggestion pattern, thereby restricting the execution of the setting suggestion performance based on the same setting suggestion pattern. Alternatively, a setting suggestion effect based on the same setting suggestion pattern may be repetitively executed for a plurality of setting suggestion patterns.

The setting suggestion pattern 60AKC5 may be determined at different ratios depending on, for example, the number of setting suggestions, not only whether or not it is the final operation effect. When the setting suggestion count is large, the setting suggestion pattern 60AKC5 can be determined at a higher rate than when the setting suggestion count is small, and the confirmation notification that the set value is 6 may be easily executed. Alternatively, when the setting suggestion count is large, the setting suggestion pattern 60AKC5 can be determined at a lower rate than when the setting suggestion count is small, and the confirmation notification that the setting value is 6 may be difficult to execute. .

A setting suggestion effect by the setting suggestion pattern 60AKC5 may be restricted so that it is not executed as a setting suggestion effect by the same setting suggestion pattern until a predetermined cancellation condition is satisfied after being executed once. . For example, in a period in which the jackpot game state is repeatedly controlled without being controlled to the normal state, the cancellation condition is not established, and after the setting suggestion performance by the setting suggestion pattern 60AKC5 is executed once, the same setting suggestion pattern is executed. It may be restricted so that it is not executed as a setting suggestion effect by . When the setting suggestion effect by the setting suggestion pattern 60AKC5 is executed, it is confirmed that the set value in the pachinko game machine 1 is 6, and it becomes possible to recognize that the set value has a high advantage for the player. , it is possible to increase the rarity of such a setting suggestion effect and improve the game interest.

Instead of the setting suggesting effect, or when an operation effect serving as a notice effect is executed together with the setting suggesting effect, the setting value in the pachinko game machine 1 may be suggested. For example, as the plurality of notice effect patterns, there are notice effect patterns with different decision ratios depending on the set values in the pachinko game machine 1, and notice effect patterns that can be determined only when the set values in the pachinko game machine 1 are specific values. may be provided. More specifically, when the set value in the pachinko game machine 1 is 6, it is possible to decide on a notice performance pattern that notifies a message of "reliability 66%", or the decision ratio of the notice performance pattern is increased. Thus, it is sufficient that the determined values in the announcement effect pattern determination table are assigned to a plurality of announcement effect patterns. By executing the operation performance as the advance notice performance and suggesting the setting value in the pachinko game machine 1, the advance notice performance can be executed as the operation performance of the suggestive performance mode in a predetermined period before the specific period. becomes. In addition to the operation effect that is the advance notice effect, the setting value in the pachinko game machine 1 may be suggested when the operation effect that is the value notification effect is executed. By executing the operation performance as the value notification performance and suggesting the setting value in the pachinko game machine 1, the value notification performance is performed as the operation performance of the suggestion performance mode in a predetermined period before the specific period. become executable. As a result, it is possible to diversify the performances so as to draw attention to the operation performances for giving advance notice and information, and to improve the amusement of the game.

In the operation effect determination process shown in FIG. 12-2, instead of steps 60AKS025 to 60AKS029, the number of times of value notification may be determined and then the number of setting suggestions may be determined. In this case, when the number of times of value notification is determined to be other than 0, the number of times of setting suggestion can be determined, and when the number of times of value notification is determined to be 0, the number of times of setting suggestion is not determined, and a setting suggestion effect is produced. may not be executed. In this way, when it is reported whether or not a game value that is advantageous to the player is given by the value notification effect, it is only necessary to suggest the setting value by the setting suggestion effect.

The setting suggesting effect is not limited to an effect suggesting a setting value in the pachinko game machine 1, and may be an effect suggesting whether or not the setting value in the pachinko game machine 1 has been changed, for example. For example, the plurality of setting suggestion patterns may include setting suggestion patterns with different determination ratios depending on whether or not the setting value in the pachinko gaming machine 1 has been changed. When the setting value in the pachinko game machine 1 is changed, the setting suggestion performance is executed by the setting suggestion pattern determined at a high rate so that the player can recognize that the setting value has been changed. , the performance can be diversified and the amusement of the game can be improved.

At least part of the predetermined period or part or all of the specific period may be included in the period after the end of the variable display. For example, while the variable display is being executed, the operation effect as the advance notice effect is executed, and the operation effect as the value notification effect and the setting suggesting effect may not be executed. After that, when the display result of the variable display is "big hit", the value notification production is performed along with the execution of the big hit start production (fanfare production) and the production during the big hit (production corresponding to the first and second rounds, etc.) Alternatively, an operation effect that serves as a setting suggesting effect may be made executable. The operation effects such as the advance notice effect, the value notification effect, and the setting suggestion effect may be executable in any order. A case may be provided in which the setting suggestion effect is executed without executing the value notification effect.

In addition to the pressing operation on the push button 31B, the operation effect may be executed based on detection of a tilting operation on the stick controller 31A. When the operation effect using the stick controller 31A is executed, the effect mode in which the player's advantage is high at a higher rate than when the operation effect using the push button 31B is executed. good. For example, the setting suggestion effect by the setting suggestion pattern 60AKC5 is such that the ratio of determination of the operation effect using the push button 31B is 0/100 and the ratio of determination of the operation effect using the stick controller 31A is 100/100. A determined value in the pattern determination table may be assigned to multiple setting suggestion patterns.

The configuration for detecting the action of the player is not limited to the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B. may be possible. Further, a sensor capable of detecting any action other than the action of inputting an instruction by the player, such as an infrared sensor, an ultrasonic sensor, a CCD sensor, or a CMOS sensor, may be used. An arbitrary action may be detected as a predetermined operation by analyzing the result of photographing an object such as a player's hand using a predetermined camera (video motion capture). That is, the configuration for detecting the action of the player may be any configuration that can detect the action of any object mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically.

Various restrictions may be based on arbitrary ranges and limits as long as they do not deviate from the objectives, problems to be solved, and other gist of the present invention. The range of restrictions may be any condition that makes the presence or absence, ratio, or other amount of processing, control, or execution of an action different. Any content that is different (for example, whether to stop or reduce, degree of reduction, etc.) may be used.

(Description of Problem Solving Means and Effect of Characteristic Portion 60AK)
A game machine such as a pachinko game machine 1 that is advantageous to the player, for example, can be controlled to an advantageous state such as a jackpot game state, and a plurality of set values having different degrees of advantage for the player, for example, from 1 to 6. A setting means such as the CPU 103 that executes the setting value change process of FIGS. Based on the detection of the player's motion, for example, the processing of steps 60AKS045, 60AKS051, 60AKS053 shown in FIG. Execution of the process of step 60AKS043 shown in FIG. 12-8, for example, which can execute notification effects such as number of times notification effects, for example, to perform notification corresponding to the number of executions of the action effects, such as the effect control CPU 120 and other action effect execution means. In the execution pattern of the action effect by the action effect executing means, the action effect of the number of times indicated in the notification effect is executed within a predetermined period, for example, variable display A first execution pattern such as when the result is not a "jackpot" or when the set suggestion number of times is determined to be 0, and an action performance with a smaller number of execution times than indicated in the notification performance are executed within a predetermined period. , and a second execution pattern in which, after the predetermined period of time has passed, the action rendering of the remaining number of executions is executed, for example, when the variable display result is "jackpot" and the set suggestion number determination result is other than 0. 12-5, 12-6, and 12-9, for example, the action effect execution means selects the action effect to be executed after the elapse of a predetermined period of time according to the suggestion effect mode for suggesting the setting of the setting means. It is viable. As a result, it is possible to diversify the presentation and improve the game interest.

Equipped with advantageous notification means such as the effect control CPU 120 that executes the processing of step 60AKS049 shown in FIG. When the variable display result is determined to be a "jackpot" in the processing of step 60AKS024 shown in 12-2, when the notification by the advantageous notification means such as the part that executes the processing of step 60AKS025 is performed, a predetermined period of time In a specific period after the elapse, it may be possible to execute the action rendering of the suggestive rendering mode. As a result, it is possible to diversify the performances and improve the interest in the game so as to draw attention to the action performances of the suggestive performance mode.

As advantageous states, for example, a first advantageous state such as when the jackpot type is "non-variable", and a second advantageous state, such as when the jackpot type is "variable", is more advantageous than the first advantageous state. 12-4, for example, when the advantageous notification means notifies that the second advantageous state is controlled. may be able to execute the action rendering of the suggestive rendering mode in the specific period at a higher rate than when the advantageous notification means reports that the control to the first advantageous state is performed. As a result, it is possible to diversify the performances and improve the amusement of the game so as to expect the action performances of the suggestive performance mode.

As advantageous states, for example, a first advantageous state such as when the jackpot type is "non-variable", and a second advantageous state, such as when the jackpot type is "variable", is more advantageous than the first advantageous state. It is possible to control to a plurality of types of advantageous states including, and the action effect execution means is, for example, when the jackpot type "non-probability variation" and "probability variation" shown in FIG. When the notification of being controlled to the first advantageous state by means of the It may be possible to execute the action rendering of the rendering mode. As a result, it is possible to diversify the performances and improve the amusement of the game so as to expect the action performances of the suggestive performance mode.

As the advantageous state, it is possible to control to a plurality of types of advantageous states, such as different degrees of advantage for the player, for example, the type of jackpot is either ``non-probability variation'' or ``probability variation''. For example, as shown in FIG. 12-4, it is possible to execute the action rendering of the suggestive rendering mode during a specific period only when the advantageous notification means reports that control is to be made to the advantageous state with the highest degree of advantage. may As a result, it is possible to diversify the performances and improve the amusement of the game so as to expect the action performances of the suggestive performance mode.

The action effect executing means, for example, when the setting suggestion number of times shown in FIG. , can be executed a plurality of times in a specific period after the lapse of a predetermined period, and restricts execution of the same mode in which the action rendering of the suggestive mode is included in the plurality of modes, for example, step 60AKS027 shown in FIG. 12-2. Limiting means such as the effect control CPU 120 that determines the setting suggestion pattern at the determination ratio shown in FIG. 12-6 in the process of . As a result, it is possible to diversify the performances and improve the amusement of the game.

The action effect execution means performs the action effect of the suggestion effect mode at a first timing such as the execution timing of the first suggestion and a later timing, for example the second suggestion, in a specific period after the lapse of the predetermined period. can be executed at the second timing such as the execution timing of, for example, as shown in FIGS. may be executed at a higher rate at the second timing than at the first timing. As a result, the performance can be diversified so as to attract attention to the action performance of the suggestive performance mode, and the game interest can be improved.

The action effect executing means may be capable of executing, in a predetermined period of time, an action effect that announces control to be in an advantageous state in a suggestive effect mode. As a result, it is possible to diversify the performances so as to draw attention to the motion performances for giving advance notice, thereby improving the amusement of the game.

(Description of Characteristic Portions 91AK and 92AK)
FIG. 13-1 shows a configuration example of various circuits mounted on the effect control board 12 regarding the characteristic portions 91AK and 92AK. In the configuration example shown in FIG. 13-1, various circuits such as a performance control microprocessor 91AK100, an input circuit 91AK121, a memory controller 91AK122, a performance data memory 91AK123, a ROM 91AK124, a RAM 91AK125, and a watchdog timer 91AK126 are mounted on the performance control board 12. ing. The effect control microprocessor 91AK100 includes a CPU 91AK131, a VDP 91AK132, a voice processing circuit 91AK133, a lamp control circuit 91AK134, a motor control circuit 135, and a built-in memory 91AK136. The VDP 91AK132 includes an instruction decoder 91AK141, a demultiplexer 91AK142, a video decoder 91AK143, a moving image renderer 91AK144, a character image renderer 91AK145, a text image renderer 91AK146, a VRAM 91AK147, and a display drive circuit 91AK148. The audio processing circuit 91AK133 includes an audio decoder 91AK151.

The effect control microprocessor 91AK100 executes data processing and signal processing based on the effect control commands received from the main substrate 11, thereby controlling the image display device 5, the speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect lamps 9 and other decorations. It may be an integrated processor in which a circuit capable of controlling the execution of the production using some or all of the plurality of production devices, such as the LED for the display and the movable members for production such as the movable body 32, is integrated on one chip. . In addition, the performance control microprocessor 91AK100 includes a CPU 91AK131, a VDP 91AK132 and a built-in memory 91AK136. It may be provided outside the 91AK100.

The input circuit 91AK121 may include a buffer circuit or the like. The buffer circuit of the input circuit 91AK121 is used to receive the effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15. The memory controller 91AK122 executes various processes on the data stored in the performance data memory 91AK123 in accordance with the request signal supplied from the performance control microprocessor 91AK100. The effect data memory 91AK123 preliminarily stores effect data that can be used to execute effects using the effect device, such as various image data representing images displayed on the image display device 5, for example. The image data stored in the effect data memory 91AK123 may include moving image data and still image data. As the still image data, there is character image data, which is sprite image data, which is a plurality of types of image element data corresponding to a plurality of types of effect images, such as a plurality of types of decoration patterns that are variably displayed on the screen of the image display device 5. It would be nice if it was prepared. The effect image corresponding to the decorative design may be included in the character image. In addition, an arbitrary character image displayed on the screen of the image display device 5, specifically, an effect image showing a person, a figure, a symbol, etc., and image data of a background image are stored in advance in the effect data memory 91AK123. It is good if there is. As still image data, for example, text image data that enables characters to be displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 may be prepared. In addition to the image data, the performance data memory 91AK123 may store part or all of the audio data used for audio output by the speakers 8L and 8R. The effect data memory 91AK123 may store part or all of the lamp drive data used to drive the lighting of the light-emitting members such as the game effect lamps 9 and the decorative LEDs. The effect data memory 91AK123 may store part or all of the motor drive data used for rotationally driving the drive motor that operates the movable member such as the movable body 32 . The effect data memory 91AK123 may be a non-volatile semiconductor memory that can be electrically erased, written, or rewritten, such as a NAND flash memory. However, when the pachinko game machine 1 is in a state of normal use in which the progression of effects is controlled, the effect data memory 91AK123 is used as a read-only storage device.

ROM91AK124 memorize|stores a computer program, fixed data, etc. for production|presentation control. RAM91AK125 provides a work area to CPU91AK131 of microprocessor 91AK100 for production control. The watchdog timer 91AK126 has a counter circuit that counts up or down based on the setting of an internal register, and when the measurement time passes the start time (timeout time) and timeout occurs, it becomes a time elapsing signal. generate a signal. The time-out signal is input to the CPU 91AK131 of the effect control microprocessor 91AK100. Due to the generation of the time-out signal, the CPU 91AK131 enters a reset state and restarts the effect control microprocessor 91AK100.

The ROM 91AK 124 stores various table data and the like used for controlling the performance operation in addition to the program for effect control. For example, in the ROM91AK124, the CPU91AK131 of the performance control microprocessor 91AK100 comprises a plurality of determination tables prepared for various determinations, determinations, and settings, table data constituting a determination table, and various performance control patterns. Pattern data and the like are stored. The effect control pattern includes, for example, effect control execution data (display control data, sound control data, lamp control data, motor control data, operation detection control data, etc.) associated with the effect control process timer judgment value, end code, etc. It consists of process data. Part or all of the effect control pattern and effect control execution data may be configured as a display list. The display list is data of a command group describing a series of transfer commands to be executed by the VDP 91AK 132 according to the order of image processing. The display list may include a display control command group, a voice control command group, a lamp control command group, and a motor control command group in a mixed manner. By controlling the progress of the presentation using such a display list, it is sufficient to control the electrical components for presentation in cooperation with each other. The RAM 91AK 125 stores programs and various data used to control electrical parts for presentation. CPU91AK131 should just be able to read the program and data stored in RAM91AK125 in read-out time shorter than the read-out time of the program and data stored in ROM91AK124.

CPU91AK131 performs control processing according to the computer program for production|presentation control. At this time, the CPU 91AK 131 executes an effect control process for controlling the progress of the effect by the effect electric parts according to the program read from the ROM 91AK 124 . The production control process includes, for example, a fixed data reading process in which the CPU91AK131 reads fixed data from the ROM91AK124, a variable data writing process in which the CPU91AK131 writes various variable data to the RAM91AK125 and temporarily stores them, and various variation data read processing for reading variation data, reception processing for CPU 91AK 131 to accept input of various signals from the outside, transmission processing for CPU 91 AK 131 to output various signals to the outside, or part or all of these processing good too.

The VDP 91AK 132 determines the content of image display control in the image display device 5 based on display control commands from the CPU 91AK 131, register settings, and the like. For example, the VDP 91AK 132 determines the switching timing of the effect image to be displayed on the screen of the image display device 5, thereby performing control for executing variable display of decorative symbols and various effect displays. The VDP91AK132 is an image processor having image data processing functions such as a high-speed drawing function, moving image data separation function, and video decoding function. The VDP 91AK132 may be a GPU (Graphics Processing Unit), a GCL (Graphics Controller LSI), or an image processing microprocessor generally called a DSP (Digital Signal Processor).

The instruction decoder 91AK141 decodes the instruction portion (instruction code) included in the display control instruction from the CPU 91AK131 and instructs image processing or the like according to the decoding result. For example, a display control instruction group included in the decoded result is supplied to the internal circuit of the VDP91AK132. The instruction decoder 91AK141 may generate a control signal according to the decoding result and supply it to the internal circuit of the VDP 91AK132. The command group for voice control included in the decoding result may be supplied to the voice processing circuit 91AK133. The instruction group for lamp control included in the decoded result may be supplied to the lamp control circuit 91AK134. The instruction group for motor control included in the decoded result may be supplied to the motor control circuit 91AK135.

The demultiplexer 91AK142 receives moving image data read from the performance data memory 91AK123 or the like, separates the data into video data and audio data, and outputs the data. The video data output from the demultiplexer 91AK142 is input to the video decoder 91AK143. The audio data output from the demultiplexer 91AK142 is input to the audio decoder 91AK151 of the audio processing circuit 91AK133. The video decoder 91AK143 decompresses and decodes the compression-encoded video data and outputs it. The video data output from the video decoder 91AK143 is supplied to the moving image renderer 91AK144. The video decoder 91AK143 may read compression-encoded character image data or text image data from the effect data memory 91AK123 or the like, decompress and decode it, and then supply it to the character image renderer 91AK145 or text image renderer 91AK146.

The moving image renderer 91AK144 writes and stores the video data supplied from the video decoder 91AK143 in a predetermined area of the VRAM 91AK147. The moving image renderer 91AK144 executes image processing capable of adjusting the hue, saturation, and brightness of the image shown in the image data, or a part or all of these, and temporarily stores the adjusted image data in the VRAM 91AK147. may The character image renderer 91AK145 receives character image data read from the effect data memory 91AK123 or the like and character image data supplied from the video decoder 91AK143, and writes and stores the data in a predetermined area of the VRAM 91AK147. The character image renderer 91AK145 may convert the character image data in vector format into bitmap format and temporarily store it in the VRAM 91AK147. The character image renderer 91AK145 may perform image conversion processing for displaying the character image designated by the character image designation information in a display mode including the display style and display layout set by the character display setting information. good. The text image renderer 91AK146 receives text image data read from the effect data memory 91AK123 or the like and text image data supplied from the video decoder 91AK143, and writes and stores them in a predetermined area of the VRAM 91AK147. The text image renderer 91AK146 may convert the text image data in vector format into bitmap format and temporarily store it in the VRAM 91AK147. The text image renderer 91AK146 may perform image conversion processing for displaying the text image specified by the text image specification information in a display mode including the display style and display layout set by the text display setting information. good.

The VRAM 91AK 147 temporarily stores image data and provides a work area for image data processing by the VDP 91AK 132 . The VRAM 91AK 147 may be provided with areas such as a palette area in which palette data is arranged, a character buffer in which character image data is stored, a text buffer in which text image data is stored, and a CG buffer. The CG buffer temporarily stores palette data that defines the display colors of characters and text when drawing processing is executed by the VDP91AK132, and temporarily stores display data for effect images created by drawing processing. used for storage. The display drive circuit 91AK148 is a circuit for outputting a signal for displaying various images on the screen of the image display device 5 . The display drive circuit 91AK148 outputs a predetermined clock signal (dot clock signal) and scanning signal (drive control signal) to the image display device 5 together with a color signal (grayscale control signal) corresponding to the display data created in the VDP 91AK132. do it.

A frame buffer may be provided within VRAM 91AK147 or in a memory module separate from VRAM 91AK147, such as internal memory 91AK136. The frame buffer provides a virtual display area in which display data of effect images created by drawing processing by the VDP 91AK132 is expanded and stored. The display data stored in the frame buffer is bitmap format image data (pixel data, raster data). The frame buffer stores display data of various images displayed on the screen of the image display device 5, for example, and display data of various images that are not displayed on the screen of the image display device 5. A virtual display area may be included. Alternatively, display data for displaying a screen having the same size as the display screen of the image display device 5 is created in the virtual display area of the frame buffer, and the display data of the virtual display area is supplied to the display drive circuit 91AK148. Thus, the image may be output to the image display device 5 side.

For example, an image display area and an image drawing area are allocated to the storage area of the frame buffer. Display data for displaying an effect image on the screen of the image display device 5 is stored in the image display area. The image drawing area stores the display data of each effect image created by the drawing process. The image display area and the image drawing area may be switched each time a V-blank occurs. A V-blank occurs at a period when the image displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 is updated. Each time V-blank is started, a V-blank interrupt signal may be output from VDP 91AK132 to CPU 91AK131, and various interrupt signals may be output from VDP 91AK132 to CPU 91AK131. By switching between the image display area and the image drawing area each time a V-blank occurs, display data for each effect image is created in the storage area allocated as the image-drawing area in a certain V-blank cycle (first drawing display period). At the same time that the drawing process is performed, this storage area is switched to the image display area in the next V blank period (second drawing display period). Therefore, the display data created by the drawing process in the first drawing display period is output to the image display device 5 in the second drawing display period, and the image drawing area is allocated in the second drawing display period. In the storage area, the display data created by the drawing process is stored.

The audio processing circuit 91AK133 generates audio signals that enable audio output using the speakers 8L and 8R based on commands and register settings from the CPU 91AK131 and VDP 91AK132. The audio data output from the demultiplexer 91AK142 of the VDP 91AK132 is supplied to the audio decoder 91AK151 of the audio processing circuit 91AK133. The audio decoder 91AK151 decompresses and decodes compression-encoded audio data to generate an audio signal. Also, the audio processing circuit 91AK133 may include an audio data memory capable of pre-storing audio data that is not included in moving image data. The audio data memory may be provided outside the audio processing circuit 91AK133 by being included in the effect data memory 91AK123, the ROM 91AK124, or the like, for example. The audio processing circuit 91AK133 may generate an audio signal by decompressing and decoding audio data read from the audio data memory based on commands and register settings from the CPU 91AK131 and VDP 91AK132.

The lamp control circuit 91AK134 controls lighting modes (light-emitting modes) such as lighting, extinguishing, and blinking of light-emitting members such as the game effect lamps 9 and decorative LEDs. The lamp control circuit 91AK134 generates lamp control data based on commands and register settings from the CPU 91AK131 and VDP 91AK132, and outputs the data to the lamp control board 14 and the lamp driver board. The motor control circuit 91AK135 controls operating states such as rotation, stop, rotation speed, rotation angle (phase), etc. for the drive motor that operably drives the performance movable member such as the movable body 32 . The motor control circuit 91AK135 generates motor control data based on commands and register settings from the CPU 91AK131 and VDP 132, and outputs the data to the motor driver board. The built-in memory 91AK136 is a memory circuit built in the effect control microprocessor 91AK100, and can store various data used to control the progress of the effect.

FIG. 13-2 shows a configuration example corresponding to the storage contents for the storage area for effect control. In this embodiment, storage areas 91AKM01, 91AKM02, 91AKM11 to 91AKM14 are provided as a plurality of storage areas. Each storage area may be provided so as to be included in, for example, the effect data memory 91AK123, ROM91AKM124, built-in memory 91AK136, or part or all of these. The plurality of storage areas include a storage area 91AKM11 for storing data relating to moving images and a storage area 91AKM13 for storing data relating to text images.

The storage area 91AKM01 stores a performance control program and performance control management data, and functions as a management area such as a program for performance control. For example, the CPU 91AK 131 of the production control microprocessor 91AK 100 performs various judgments, decisions, and settings. Table data, which are configuration data of various tables, pattern data constituting production control patterns, etc., are stored in a storage area as management data. It may be stored in 91AKM01.

The storage area 91AKM02 stores a display control program and display control management data, and functions as a display control program management area. For example, an image processing program prepared for the VDP 91AK 132 of the performance control microprocessor 91AK 100 to perform various image processing, a display process table defining the procedure for displaying the performance image, etc. are stored in the storage area 91AKM02. It is good if there is. The image processing program may include a program for converting vector format image data into bitmap format image data. The image processing program may include a program for generating a bitmap-format text image based on text described using character codes and font data.

Storage area 91AKM11 stores moving image related data including moving image data and related data. For moving image data, image compression information including reference images and predicted images is generated by compression encoding such as motion-compensated predictive encoding using images of multiple frames that serve as original images, and multiplexed with audio data. Any multiplexed encoded stream may be used. The moving image related data stored in the storage area 91AKM11 may include table data and data files forming a moving image display process table. The moving image display process table is used for display control processing that can change the display contents and display mode of moving images displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 in accordance with the progress of the performance in the pachinko game machine 1 according to the elapsed time. Used. The display content of the moving image is the content of the moving image reproduced and displayed corresponding to the moving image data. The display mode of the moving image is the mode and form of reproducing and displaying the moving image, including the display style and display layout of the moving image. Table data and data files that constitute the moving image display process table may be stored in the storage area 91AKM02 as display control management data.

Storage area 91AKM12 stores character image related data including character image data and its related data. The character image data may be static image data in which any character image representing a plurality of kinds of decoration patterns, persons, graphics, symbols, etc. is described in vector or bitmap format. The character image-related data stored in storage area 91AKM12 may include table data and data files forming a character display process table. The character display process table is used for display control processing that can change the display contents and display mode of the character image displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 in accordance with the progress of the performance in the pachinko game machine 1 according to the elapsed time. be done. The display content of the character image is the content of the character image displayed corresponding to the character image data. The display mode of the character image is the mode or form in which the character image is displayed, including the display style and display layout of the character image. Note that table data and data files forming the character display process table may be stored in the storage area 91AKM02 as display control management data.

Storage area 91AKM13 stores text image data and text image related data including related data. The text image related data may include outline font data. Outline font data is data that can be converted to the character shape of each character in bitmap format image data by specifying a combination of multiple vertex coordinates that connect the outline for each character used to display the text image. be. The text image related data may include vector font data or stroke font data instead of or in addition to outline font data. Vector font data and stroke font data are data that can be converted into the shape of each character in bitmap format image data by specifying parameters for straight lines and curves for each character used to display a text image. . Outline fonts and vector fonts are included in scalable fonts whose quality does not easily deteriorate even when the font is enlarged or reduced. The text image data indicates a text image that constitutes a character string combining a plurality of character images, and arbitrarily set words such as sentences, paragraphs, sentences, phrases, words, or a combination of some or all of these. Any unit can be used as long as the unit is recognizable. Also, the text image data may indicate a text image with only a single character image. The text image displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 using the text image data may indicate telop characters, subtitles, other information transmission characters, and so on. It may indicate a decorative character. Since the text image data is included in the effect data for displaying the text image, it may be stored in the effect data memory 91AK123. On the other hand, font data such as outline font data is used when VDP 91AK 132 executes the image processing program, so it may be stored in either ROM 91AK 124 or built-in memory 91AK 136 . Thus, the storage area 91AKM13 may be provided in the performance data memory 91AK123, the ROM 91AK124 or the internal memory 91AK136. Similarly, other storage areas may be provided in part or all of a plurality of memory devices such as effect data memory 91AK123, ROM 91AKM124, built-in memory 91AK136.

The text image-related data stored in storage area 91AKM13 may include table data and data files that constitute a text display process table. The text display process table is used for display control processing that can change the display content and display mode of the text image displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 according to the progress of the performance in the pachinko game machine 1 according to the elapsed time. be done. The display content of the text image is the content of the text image displayed corresponding to the text image data. The display mode of the text image is the mode or form in which the character image is displayed, including the display style and display layout of the text image. The table data and data files forming the text display process table may be stored in the storage area 91AKM02 as display control management data.

Storage area 91AKM14 stores audio related data including audio data and related data. The sound data stored in the storage area 91AKM14 is different from the sound reproduced and output in synchronization with the image in the presentation by moving image display, and can reproduce and output any sound as the presentation in the pachinko game machine 1 progresses. Anything that does. The audio-related data stored in storage area 91AKM14 may include table data and data files that constitute an audio output process table. The sound output process table is used for sound control processing that can change sounds such as sound effects and music output from the speakers 8L and 8R in accordance with the progress of the performance in the pachinko game machine 1 according to the elapsed time. Table data and data files that constitute the voice output process table may be stored in the storage area 91AKM01 as effect control management data.

In the VDP 91AK132 of the effect control microprocessor 91AK100, the moving image data read from the storage area 91AKM11 is input to the demultiplexer 91AK142 and separated into video data and audio data. The video data is input to the video decoder 91AK143, and the audio data is input to the audio decoder 91AK151 of the audio processing circuit 91AK133. The video decoder 91AK143 decompresses and decodes the compression-encoded video data and supplies it to the moving image renderer 91AK144. The moving image renderer 91AK144 executes conversion processing of video data according to the display mode including the display style and display layout of the moving image, for example, and writes and stores the converted data in a predetermined area of the VRAM 91AK147. In this way, the display of the moving image is controlled using the moving image data stored in the storage area 91AKM11.

In the VDP 91AK132 of the effect control microprocessor 91AK100, the text image data read from the storage area 91AKM13 is input to the text image renderer 91AK146. If the text image data is compression-encoded, it may be decompressed and decoded by the video decoder 91AK143 before being input to the text image renderer 91AK146. The text image renderer 91AK146 executes conversion processing of the text image data according to the display mode including the display style and display layout of the text image, for example, and writes and stores the converted data in a predetermined area of the VRAM 91AK147. Thus, the display of the text image is controlled using the text image data stored in the storage area 91AKM13.

FIG. 13-3 shows an example of determination of moving image data and a text display process table according to ready-to-win effects. In super reach effects such as SP reach A and SP reach B, effects by moving image display using moving image data and effects by text image display using text image data can be executed. The period during which the animation display effect is executed and the period during which the text image display effect is executed may be partially or wholly the same period, or may include different periods. The text display process table is a table in which process data used for display control is set, for example, when displaying a text image in which a plurality of character images are combined.

In the determination example shown in FIG. 13-3, one of the moving image data 91AKD01, 91AKD02, 91AKD11, and 91AKD12 is determined, and one of the text display process tables 91AKT01, 91AKT02, 91AKT11, and 91AKT12 is determined according to the content of the ready-to-win effect. be done. Among them, the moving image data is determined in one-to-one correspondence with the contents of the ready-to-win effect. For example, when the content of the ready-to-win effect is "SP reach-to-win A (big win)", moving image data 91AKD01 is determined. When the content of the ready-to-win effect is "SP ready-to-win B (big hit)", the moving image data 91AKD02 is determined. When the content of ready-to-win effect is "SP ready-to-win A (losing)", moving image data 91AKD11 is determined. When the contents of ready-to-win effect are "SP ready-to-win B (losing)", moving image data 91AKD12 is determined. On the other hand, the text display process table may or may not be determined in common for different ready-to-win effect contents. For example, when the content of the ready-to-win effect is "SP ready-to-win A (big hit)", the determination ratio of the text display process table 91AKT01 is 30/100, and the determination ratio of the text display process table 91AKT02 is 70/100. When the content of the ready-to-win effect is "SP ready-to-win B (big hit)", the determination ratio of the text display process table 91AKT11 is 20/100, and the determination ratio of the text display process table 91AKT12 is 80/100. When the content of the ready-to-win effect is "SP reach A (losing)", the determination ratio of the text display process table 91AKT01 is 80/100, and the determination ratio of the text display process table 91AKT02 is 20/100. When the content of the ready-to-win effect is "SP reach B (losing)", the determination ratio of the text display process table 91AKT11 is 70/100, and the determination ratio of the text display process table 91AKT12 is 30/100.

The text display process tables 91AKT01 and 91AKT02 can be determined when the reach effect content is "SP reach A (big hit)" or "SP reach A (loss)", and the reach effect content is "SP reach B (big hit)" or In the case of "SP reach B (losing)", it is impossible to decide. The text display process tables 91AKT11 and 91AKT12 can be determined when the reach effect content is "SP reach B (big hit)" or "SP reach B (loss)", and the reach effect content is "SP reach A (big hit)" or In the case of "SP reach A (losing)", it is impossible to decide. Thus, the text display process tables 91AKT01 and 91AKT02 are used to control the display of the text image when the SP reach A reach effect is executed. The text display process tables 91AKT11 and 91AKT12 are used to control the display of text images when the SP reach B reach effect is executed.

When the ready-to-win effect content is "SP reach A (big hit)", the effect is executed by moving image display using moving image data 91AKD01, and when the ready-to-win effect content is "SP reach A (losing)", a moving image. An effect by moving image display using data 91AKD11 is executed. A text image using either the text display process table 91AKT01 or 91AKT02 is added to the moving image displayed using the moving image data 91AKD01 and the moving image displayed using the moving image data 91AKD11. Displayable. When the ready-to-win effect content is "SP reach B (big hit)", the effect is executed by moving image display using moving image data 91AKD02, and when the ready-to-win effect content is "SP reach B (losing)", a moving image. An effect by moving image display using data 91AKD12 is executed. A text image using either text display process table 91AKT11 or 91AKT12 is added to a moving image displayed using moving image data 91AKD02 and a moving image displayed using moving image data 91AKD12. Displayable. Therefore, it is possible to add and display a text image using a common text display process table to a plurality of moving images displayed using different moving image data.

FIG. 13-4 shows a configuration example of the text display process table. Of these, FIG. 13-4 (A1) shows a configuration example of a text display process table 91AKT01 that can be used in correspondence with the SP reach A reach effect, and FIG. It shows a configuration example of a text display process table 91AKT02 that can be used corresponding to the effect. FIG. 13-4(B) shows a configuration example of a text display process table 91AKT11 that can be used in correspondence with SP reach B reach effect.

In each text display process table, text image designation information and text display setting information are set in association with a plurality of text display periods. Note that the text display process table may include one in which text image designation information and text display setting information are set in association with a single text display period. The text display period designates the start time to start displaying and the end time to end the display for each text image to be displayed. The start time and end time of the text display period may be specified using the elapsed time from the start of the display of the moving image in the reach effect, or specified using the elapsed time from the start of the variable display. may However, if the display content of the text image is highly related to the display content of the moving image, the start time and end time of the text display period will be calculated using the elapsed time from the start of the display of the moving image. should be specified. Since the elapsed time after the start of the variable display includes, for example, the elapsed time before the variable display becomes the ready-to-reach mode, the variable display effect before the variable display becomes the ready-to-reach mode, etc., can be used even in the common ready-to-reach effect. may start to appear at different times. Even in such a case, if the start time and end time of the text display period are specified using the elapsed time from the start of the display of the moving image, the timing at which the specific image in the moving image is displayed, The timing at which a specific text image is displayed can be easily synchronized, and the linkage between the display of the moving image and the display of the text image can be enhanced. The text image designation information designates the text image data used for displaying the text image so as to be identifiable. For example, the text image designation information may be information that designates the storage address, read address, data size, etc. of the text image data in the storage area 91AKM13. Alternatively, the text image specification information uses arbitrary character codes such as ASCII code, UNICODE (UTF-16 or UTF-8, etc.), and JIS code (Shift_JIS code, etc.) to specify the contents of the text image to be displayed. may be information specifying the The text display setting information is information that designates the display mode of the text image to be settable based on display style information, display layout information, and other metadata of the text image to be displayed. The text display process table may be described using a predetermined markup language such as TTML (Timed Text Markup Language). In addition, the text display process table may be set by using arbitrary table data so that the text image designation information and the text display setting information can be set in association with each other during the text display period.

FIG. 13-5 shows an example of text image display control using the text display process table. Of these, FIG. 13-5(A1) shows an example of display control in the case of the text display process table 91AKT01, and FIG. 13-5(A2) shows an example of display control in the case of the text display process table 91AKT02. . FIG. 13-5(B) shows an example of display control in the case of the text display process table 91AKT11. In these display control examples, when the SP reach A reach effect is executed, the display of the moving image is started at timing T00, and when the SP reach B reach effect is executed, at timing T10. The display of moving images is started at a certain time.

In the case of the text display process table 91AKT01 shown in FIG. 13-4(A1), as shown in FIG. 13-5(A1), during the text display period from timing T01 to timing T05, the text image designation information 91AKA01 causes the text image specified by to be displayed. Also, during the text display period from timing T02 to timing T03, the text image designated by the text image designation information 91AKA02 is displayed, and during the text display period from timing T04 to timing T05, the text image designated by the text image designation information 91AKA03 is displayed. display. Timings T02 to T04 are all included in the period from timing T01 to timing T05. After the timing T05 has passed, the text image designated by the text image designation information 91AKA04 is displayed during the text display period from the timing T06 to the timing T08, and the text image designation information 91AKA05 is displayed during the text display period from the timing T07 to the timing T09. causes the text image specified by to be displayed. Note that the timing T08 is a timing that comes after the timing T07.

In the case of the text display process table 91AKT02 shown in FIG. 13-4(A2), as shown in FIG. 13-5(A2), during the text display period from timing T01 to timing T05, the text image designation information 91AKA01 causes the text image specified by to be displayed. In the text display period from timing T02 to timing T03, the text image designated by the text image designation information 91AKA02 is displayed, and in the text display period from timing T04 to timing T05, the text image designated by the text image designation information 91AKA13 is displayed. is displayed. After the timing T05 has passed, the text image designated by the text image designation information 91AKA14 is displayed during the text display period from the timing T06 to the timing T08, and the text image designation information 91AKA05 is displayed during the text display period from the timing T07 to the timing T09. causes the text image specified by to be displayed.

In this manner, the text image designated by the text image designation information can be displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 in correspondence with a plurality of text display periods set by the text display process table. The first text display period included in the plurality of text display periods may include a second text display period different from the first text display period and a period partially or wholly common to the second text display period. For example, in the text display process table 91AKT01 and the text display process table 91AKT02, the first text display period from timing T01 to timing T05, the second text display period from timing T02 to timing T03, and the second text display period from timing T04 to timing T05. It is set to include 3 text display periods. In this case, part of the first text display period is shared with the second text display period, and part of the other period is shared with the third text display period. Thus, the first text display period includes a period partially common to the second text display period, and includes a period partially common to the third text display period. On the other hand, the entire period of the second text display period is in common with the first text display period, and the entire period of the third text display period is in common with the first text display period. Thus, the second text display period is entirely included in the first text display period, and the third text display period is entirely included in the first text display period. Further, the text display period from timing T06 to timing T08 and the text display period from timing T07 to timing T09 include periods that are partially common to each other. Thus, the first text display period may be partially included in the second text display period, and the second text display period may be partially included in the first text display period. Alternatively, the first text display period may be entirely included in the second text display period, and the second text display period may be entirely included in the first text display period.

By setting in the text display process table, different text images designated by the text image designation information can be displayed according to a plurality of text display periods. As a result, during the display period of the text image added to the moving image, it is possible to change the first component related to the display content of the text image among the plurality of components in the display of the text image according to the elapsed time. become. For example, the text image designated by the text image designation information 91AKA01 is displayed during the first text display period from timing T01 to timing T05 by setting in the text display process table 91AKT01 and the text display process table 91AKT02. As the second text display period included in the first text display period, the text image designated by the text image designation information 91AKA02 is displayed during the text display period from timing T02 to timing T03. After the second text display period ends at timing T03, as a third text display period included in the first text display period, the text image designation information 91AKA03 or the text A text image designated by the image designation information 91AKA13 is displayed. With this setting, only the text image designated by the text image designation information 91AKA01 is displayed during the period from timing T01 to timing T02 and the period from timing T03 to timing T04 in the first text display period. . On the other hand, of the first text display period, during the period from timing T02 to timing T03, which is common to the second text display period, the first text image designated by the text image designation information 91AKA01 is displayed. The display of the text image is changed so that the display of the second text image specified by the information 91AKA02 is added. On the other hand, during the period from timing T04 to timing T05 common to the third text display period in the first text display period, the first text image designated by the text image designation information 91AKA01 is displayed with the text image designation information The display of the text image is changed so that the display of the third text image designated by 91AKA03 or the display of the fourth text image designated by the text image designation information 91AKA13 is added. In this case, the display of the text image added to the display of the first text image is set so that either the third text image or the fourth text image is displayed according to the determination result of the text display process table. It becomes possible to change.

In the text display process table 91AKT01 and the text display process table 91AKT02, the text image specified by the common text image specification information 91AKA01 is displayed during the text display period from timing T01 to timing T05, and the text from timing T02 to timing T03 is displayed. The text image designated by the common text image designation information 91AKA02 is displayed during the display period. On the other hand, in the text display period from timing T04 to timing T05, in the case of the text display process table 91AKT01, the text image specified by the text image specification information 91AKA03 is displayed, and in the case of the text display process table 91AKT02, the text image is displayed. The text image designated by the image designation information 91AKA13 is displayed. The text display process table 91AKT01 and the text display process table 91AKT02 can be determined corresponding to common moving image data 91AKD01 and 91AKD11. Therefore, even when a moving image using common moving image data is displayed, the text images to be displayed are different in at least a part of a plurality of text display periods. Components can be changed. It should be noted that when a moving image using common moving image data is displayed, the text image as the display mode may be changed in all of the plurality of text display periods according to the determination result of the text display process table. good. When moving images using common moving image data are displayed, part or all of the start time, end time, and period length may be different for a plurality of text display periods according to the determination result of the text display process table. You can let In this way, part or all of the display period for displaying the text image added to one moving image may be changed, or part or all of the text image added to one moving image may be changed. may be

In the case of the text display process table 91AKT11 shown in FIG. 13-4(B), as shown in FIG. 13-5(B), during the text display period from timing T11 to timing T15, the text image designation information 91AKA21 causes the text image specified by to be displayed. Also, during the text display period from timing T11 to timing T12, the text image designated by the text image designation information 91AKA22 is displayed, and during the text display period from timing T13 to timing T14, the text image designated by the text image designation information 91AKA23 is displayed. is displayed. Timings T12 to T14 are all included in the period from timing T11 to timing T15. After the timing T15 has passed, the text image designated by the text image designation information 91AKA24 is displayed during the text display period from timing T16 to timing T17, and the text image designation information 91AKA25 is displayed during the text display period from timing T18 to timing T19. causes the text image specified by to be displayed.

FIG. 13-6 shows a specific example of text display setting information. The text display setting information includes data corresponding to multiple fields such as origin, fontFamily, fontSize, fontWeight, color, backgroundColor, fontStyle, textAlign, and textDecoration. The origin field can set the origin coordinates when displaying a text image. The fontFamily field can set the font family, which is the font type, for the font of the characters included in the text image. The fontSize field can set the font size that is the size for displaying the text image. The fontWeight field can set the thickness of characters included in the text image. The color field can set the display color of characters included in the text image. The backgroundColor field can set the display color of the background in the text image. The fontStyle field allows you to set the style of characters in the text image, such as normal, italic, or italic. The textAlign field can set the alignment of characters included in the text image, such as right alignment, center alignment, or left alignment. The textDecoration field can set decorations to be added to the text image, such as underline, overline, strikethrough, and other effect images. In this way, the text display setting information makes it possible to set the display mode of the text image, such as the display style and display layout of the text image.

FIG. 13-6(A) shows a configuration example of the text display setting information 91AKB01. FIG. 13-6(B) shows a configuration example of the text display setting information 91AKB02. FIG. 13-6 (C1) shows a configuration example of the text display setting information 91AKB03. FIG. 13-6 (C2) shows a configuration example of the text display setting information 91AKB13. Text display setting information 91AKB01 is included in text display process tables 91AKT01, 91AKT02, and 91AKT11. Text display setting information 91AKB02 is included in text display process tables 91AKT01, 91AKT02, and 91AKT11. Text display setting information 91AKB03 is included in text display process tables 91AKT01 and 91AKT11, but not included in text display process table 91AKT02. The text display setting information 91AKB13 is included in the text display process table 91AKT02, but not included in the text display process tables 91AKT01 and 91AKT11.

In a plurality of text display periods set by the text display process table, the text image designated by the text image designation information is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 in the display style and display layout set by the text display setting information. can be displayed. Thereby, during the display period of the text image added to the moving image, it is possible to change the second component related to the display mode of the text image among the plurality of components in displaying the text image according to the elapsed time. become. For example, according to the settings in the text display process table 91AKT01 and the text display process table 91AKT02, the text image specified by the text image specification information 91AKA01 is set by the text display setting information 91AKB01 in the first text display period from timing T01 to timing T05. displayed in the specified display style and display layout. As the second text display period included in the first text display period, in the text display period from timing T02 to timing T03, the text image designated by the text image designation information 91AKA02 is set by the text display setting information 91AKB02. Displayed in a display style or display layout. After the second text display period ends at timing T03, the third text display period included in the first text display period is designated by the text image designation information 91AKA03 in the text display period from timing T04 to timing T05. The text image specified by the text display setting information 91AKB03 is displayed in the display style or display layout set by the text display setting information 91AKB03, and the text image specified by the text image specifying information 91AKA13 is displayed in the display style set by the text display setting information 91AKB13. or display layout. With this setting, only the text image designated by the text image designation information 91AKA01 is displayed as text in the period from timing T01 to timing T02 and the period from timing T03 to timing T04 in the first text display period. It is displayed in the display style and display layout set by the setting information 91AKB01. On the other hand, during the period from timing T02 to timing T03, which is common to the second text display period, in the first text display period, the text image is added to the display of the text image specified by the text image specification information 91AKA01. The display of the text image is changed so that the text image designated by the designation information 91AKA02 is displayed in the display style and display layout set by the text display setting information 91AKB02. On the other hand, during the period from timing T04 to timing T05 common to the third text display period in the first text display period, the text image designation is added to the display of the text image designated by the text image designation information 91AKA01. When the text image designated by the information 91AKA03 is displayed in the display style and display layout set by the text display setting information 91AKB03, and when the text image designated by the text image designation information 91AKA13 is displayed by the text display setting information 91AKB13. The display of the text image is changed so that it may be displayed in the specified display style or display layout.

In the second text display period from timing T02 to timing T03, the text image designated by the text image designation information 91AKA02 is displayed in the text display setting information 91AKB02, unlike the display style and display layout set by the text display setting information 91AKB01. can be displayed in the display style and display layout set by In the third text display period from timing T04 to timing T05, the text image designated by the text image designation information 91AKA03 is displayed in the text display setting information 91AKB03, unlike the display style and display layout set by the text display setting information 91AKB01. may be displayed in the display style or display layout set by Alternatively, in the third text display period from timing T04 to timing T05, the text image designated by the text image designation information 91AKA13 is displayed in the text display setting information, unlike the display style and display layout set by the text display setting information 91AKB01. It may be displayed in the display style or display layout set by the information 91AKB13. In this way, during the period common to the second text display period from timing T02 to timing T03 in the first text display period from timing T01 to timing T05, the text image designated by the text image designation information 91AKA01 is displayed as the first text display period. 1 display mode, and the text image designated by the text image designation information 91AKA02 can be displayed in a second display mode different from the first display mode. Of the first text display period from timing T01 to timing T05, during the period common to the third text display period from timing T04 to timing T05, the text image specified by the text image specification information 91AKA01 is displayed in the first display mode. Along with the display, the text image designated by the text image designation information 91AKA03 may be displayed in a third display mode different from the first display mode and the second display mode. Alternatively, during the period common to the third text display period from timing T04 to timing T05 in the first text display period from timing T01 to timing T05, the text image designated by the text image designation information 91AKA01 is first displayed. In addition, the text image designated by the text image designation information 91AKA13 may be displayed in a fourth display mode different from the first to third display modes. Therefore, during the display period of the text image added to the moving image, some of the text images can be displayed in a display mode different from that of the other text images. Further, after displaying the text image in the second display mode together with the text image in the first display mode, the text image in the second display mode is changed to the text image in the third display mode, and the second display mode is displayed. The display mode of the text image can be changed and displayed so that the text image of the mode may be changed to the text image of the fourth display mode.

In the text display process table 91AKT01 shown in FIG. 13-4(A1) and the text display process table 91AKT02 shown in FIG. 13-4(A2), during the text display period from timing T01 to timing T05, the text image The text image designated by the designation information 91AKA01 is displayed in the display mode set by the text display setting information 91AKB01. Also, during the text display period from timing T02 to timing T03, the text image designated by the text image designation information 91AKA02 is displayed in the display mode set by the text display setting information 91AKB02. Thereby, a common text image can be displayed in a common display mode. On the other hand, in the text display process table 91AKT01, the text image specified by the text image specification information 91AKA03 is displayed in the display mode set by the text display setting information 91AKB03 corresponding to the text display period from timing T04 to timing T05. display. In the text display process table 91AKT02, the text image designated by the text image designation information 91AKA13 is displayed in the display mode set by the text display setting information 91AKB13 corresponding to the text display period from timing T04 to timing T05. This allows different text images to be displayed in different display modes. On the other hand, in the text display process table 91AKT11, the text image designated by the text image designation information 91AKA21 is displayed in the display mode set by the text display setting information 91AKB01 corresponding to the text display period from timing T11 to timing T15. display. Also, the text image designated by the text image designation information 91AKA22 is displayed in the display mode set by the text display setting information 91AKB02 corresponding to the text display period from timing T11 to timing T12. In this case, the text image designated by the text image designation information 91AKA21 can be displayed in a common display mode with the text image designated by the text image designation information 91AKA01. Also, the text image designated by the text image designation information 91AKA22 can be displayed in a common display mode with the text image designated by the text image designation information 91AKA02. In this manner, even different text images added to different moving images may be displayed in a common display mode according to setting data based on common text display setting information. Alternatively, in the text display process table 91AKT01, the text image designated by the text image designation information 91AKA05 is displayed in the display mode set by the text display setting information 91AKB05 corresponding to the text display period from timing T07 to timing T09. Let In the text display process table 91AKT02, the text image designated by the text image designation information 91AKA05 is displayed in the display mode set by the text display setting information 91AKB15 corresponding to the text display period from timing T07 to timing T09. In this manner, even a common text image may be displayed in different display modes according to the text display setting information.

In the text display process table, text image designation information and text display setting information are set in association with a plurality of text display periods. Further, in a plurality of text display process tables, at least part of the text image designation information and text display setting information set in association with a plurality of text display periods can be set as common information, and , part or all of the information can be set as different information. With these settings, the first component and the second component related to the text image, such as the display content and display mode of the text image, can be individually changed and displayed.

In the text display setting information 91AKB01 shown in FIG. 13-6(A), the color field is set so that the display color of the text image changes stepwise from #FF0040 to #4000FF. In the text display process table 91AKT01 shown in FIG. 13-4(A1) and the text display process table 91AKT02 shown in FIG. 13-4(A2), during the text display period from timing T01 to timing T05, text display A text image is displayed in the display mode set by the setting information 91AKB01. In the text display process table 91AKT11 shown in FIG. 13-4(B), the text image in the display mode set by the text display setting information 91AKB01 is displayed during the text display period from timing T11 to timing T15. In these cases, when the text image in the display mode set by the text display setting information 91AKB01 is displayed as a text image corresponding to the display content that is the common first component in the corresponding text display period, The display mode, which is the second component of the text image, such as the display color of the text image, can be changed according to the elapsed time. Note that the display color of the text image set by the color field, for example, may be changeable according to the contents of the ready-to-win effect, etc., even when the same text image is specified by the text image specification information. . In this case, whether or not the display color of the text image is changed at a different rate depending on whether or not the control is in an advantageous state, such as whether or not the display result of the variable display is a "big hit". It may be determined, or one of a plurality of display colors may be determined. Further, for example, the display color of the text image set by the color field is changed according to the execution result of the effect control program by the CPU 91AK 131 even if the same text image is specified by the text image specification information. It may be possible. In this case, the VDP 91AK 132 should be able to change the display color of the text image set by the color field to a different display color based on the display control command from the CPU 91AK 131, register settings, and the like. In this way, the display mode such as the display style of the text image can be changed only by changing a part of the data related to the text image contained in the text display process table. , it is possible to display various text images. If the display color of the text image is changed, other display styles may be correspondingly changeable. For example, when the display color of the text image is white, the display of the text image becomes easy for the player to visually recognize, and when the display color of the text image is red, the display of the text image becomes difficult for the player to recognize. Tend. Therefore, when the display color of the text image is changed to red, the text image set by the fontSize field, for example, is displayed so that the font size is larger than when the display color of the text image is white. The size may be changed. As a specific example, a text image displayed with a font size of 10.5px when the display color is white will be displayed with a font size of 11px when the display color is changed to red. It would be nice if it could be changed to As a result, it is possible to display a text image that is easy for the player to visually recognize while suppressing the player's sense of discomfort in displaying the text image.

FIG. 13-7 shows an execution example of rendering in which a text image is displayed using the text display process table. In this execution example, text images corresponding to a plurality of text display periods are displayed along with the moving image display when the reach performance of SP reach A is executed. In the reach performance of the SP reach A, when the display result of the variable display is "big hit", a moving image is displayed using the moving image data 91AKD01, and when the display result of the variable display is "losing", a moving image is displayed. Moving image display using data 91AKD11 is performed. In the moving image display using the moving image data 91AKD01 and the moving image display using the moving image data 91AKD11, a common effect display is performed in which a friendly character and an enemy character fight against each other. It is sufficient that the content of the effect display is common until the timing of notification. Further, when the display result of the variable display is "big win", the determination ratio of the text display process table 91AKT02 is high, and when the display result of the variable display is "losing", the determination ratio of the text display process table 91AKT01 is increased. becomes higher. Therefore, in the ready-to-win performance of the SP reach-A, even during the moving image display period in which the contents of the common performance display are displayed, the degree of expectation for the big win can be varied according to the display contents of the text image according to the text display process table. can be done.

Effect execution example 91AKD11 shown in FIG. 13-7(A) is effect contents common to text display process tables 91AKT01 and 91AKT02, and text image designation information 91AKA01 is displayed corresponding to the text display period from timing T01 to timing T05. is displayed in the display mode set by the text display setting information 91AKB01. In this case, the text image indicating the reach name "SP reach A" designated by the text image designation information 91AKA01 has, for example, origin coordinates of (300, 30), The font family is AA_gothic, which is classified as a gothic typeface, the font size is 48px, the bold line width corresponds to the bold character thickness, and the display color of the text image gradually changes from #FF0040 to #4000FF. The components in the display of the text image are controlled so that the background display color is #CCF0F0, the character style is italic or italic corresponding to italic, the character placement is centered, and the character decoration is not set. In the effect control microprocessor 91AK100, if the text image renderer 91AK146 of the VDP 91AK132 executes image conversion processing for displaying the text image in a display mode including the display style and display layout specified by the text display specification information. good.

In the effect execution example 91AKD11 shown in FIG. 13-7(A), the text image designated by the text image designation information 91AKA02 corresponds to the text display period from the timing T02 to the timing T03. It is displayed in the display mode set by In this case, the text image indicating the line "If this character wins..." specified by the text image specification information 91AKA02 is displayed in the display mode set by the text display setting information 91AKB02, for example, the origin coordinates are (250,600). ), the font family is BB_mincho, which is classified as a Mincho typeface, the font size is 36px, the normal line width corresponding to the normal character thickness, the display color of the text image is #FFFFFF, and the background display color is #220C0C. , normal typeface corresponding to normal for the character style, left-aligned character alignment, and no character decoration.

Effect execution example 91AKD21 shown in FIG. 13-7(B1) includes effect contents different from text display process table 91AKT02 when text display process table 91AKT01 is used, and during the text display period from timing T04 to timing T05, Correspondingly, the text image designated by the text image designation information 91AKA03 is displayed in the display mode set by the text display setting information 91AKB03. In this case, the text image indicating the line "chance!!" specified by the text image specification information 91AKA03 is displayed as the display mode set by the text display setting information 91AKB03, for example, the origin coordinates are (250,600) and the font family is CC_gothic typeface classified as Gothic, font size 60px, normal line width corresponding to normal character thickness, text image display color #000000, background display color #FFFFFF, character style normal The constituent elements in the text image are controlled so that the corresponding normal typeface, character placement is centered, and character decoration is not set. This text image has the same origin coordinates and character decoration as the text image designated by the text image designation information 91AKA02, and has the same font family, font size, character thickness, text image display color, and background display. Colors, character styles, and character placement have been changed. In this way, when displaying the text image specified by the text image specification information, it may be possible to change and display some of the data corresponding to the plurality of fields included in the text display setting information. .

Effect execution example 91AKD22 shown in FIG. 13-7 (B2) includes effect contents different from text display process table 91AKT01 when text display process table 91AKT02 is used, and during the text display period from timing T04 to timing T05 Correspondingly, the text image designated by the text image designation information 91AKA13 is displayed in the display mode set by the text display setting information 91AKB13. In this case, the text image indicating the line "Gekiatsu" specified by the text image specification information 91AKA13 has, for example, the origin coordinates of (250,600) and the font family of DD_mincho as the display mode set by the text display setting information 91AKB13. The font size is 72px, the bold line width corresponds to bold, the display color of the text image is gold corresponding to "gold", the background display color is #000000, The constituent elements in the text image are controlled so that the character style is normal body corresponding to normal, the character placement is in the center, and the character decoration is effect display settings for gold display by effect_gold. Compared with the text image specified by the text image specifying information 91AKA02, this text image has only the origin coordinates in common, and has font family, font size, character thickness, text image display color, background display color, Character styles, character alignments, and character decorations have been changed. In this way, when displaying the text image specified by the text image specification information, the data to be changed and the data not to be changed among the data corresponding to the plurality of fields included in the text display setting information are individually set. It may be possible. When this text image is compared with the text image designated by the text image designation information 91AKA01, all settings including the origin coordinates have been changed. In this way, when displaying the text image specified by the text image specifying information, it may be possible to change and display all of the data corresponding to the plurality of fields included in the text display setting information. When displaying the text image specified by the text image specification information, among the data corresponding to the plurality of fields included in the text display setting information, if one data is changed and displayed, the first data and the Other pre-associated data may also be changeable and displayable. For example, if the display color of the text image is changed to gold corresponding to "gold", the character decoration should be changed to the effect display setting for gold display by effect_gold.

The display color of the text image and the background display color are, for each display color of R (red), G (green), and B (blue), luminance (gradation) of any one of "0" to "255". The level can be set in 256 stages. In the text display setting information, the field data forming the color field and the backgroundColor field have the same data format as the field data forming the color field and the backgroundColor field in the character display setting information used for displaying character images, for example. It is good if there is The coordinates of the origin for displaying the text image can be set by combining the x-coordinate in the horizontal direction and the y-coordinate in the vertical direction on the screen of the image display device 5 . In the text display setting information, the field data forming the origin field may have a data format common to that of the field data forming the origin field in the character display setting information, for example. In this way, some or all of the field data included in the text display setting information is common to the field data included in the setting information used to display the effect image different from the text image, such as the character display setting information. may have a format. With such text display setting information, it is sufficient if the second component related to the text image, such as the display style and display layout of the text image, can be changed using common information with the effect image that is different from the text image. As a result, it is possible to reduce the processing load of changing the second component related to the text image, such as the display style and display layout of the text image.

A font family that can be set when displaying a text image is not set when displaying a character image. In the text display setting information, the field data forming the fontFamily field may be unique field data not included in the character display setting information. Also, instead of the font size that can be set when displaying a text image, it is sufficient if the character size can be set when displaying a character image. The field data forming the fontSize field in the text display setting information corresponds to the field data forming the characterSize field in the character display setting information, but may have a unique field format. In this way, some or all of the field data included in the text display setting information is unique and different from the field data included in the setting information used to display the effect image different from the text image, such as the character display setting information. It may have a data format. With such text display setting information, it is possible to change the second component related to the text image, such as the display style and display layout of the text image, using unique information that is not used in the effect image that is different from the text image. good too. This makes it possible to flexibly change the second component related to the text image, such as the display style and display layout of the text image, and display various text images.

For example, when gold corresponding to "gold" is set as the display color of the text image, the character decoration is effect display setting for gold display by effect_gold. In the text display setting information, when "gold" is set in the color field, by setting effect_gold in the textDecoration field, a glossy text image is displayed and gold is displayed around the text image. It is possible to add and display an effect image for In the effect execution example 91AKD22 shown in FIG. 13-7(B2), when the text image designation information 91A13 designates a specific text image showing the line "Super hot", the text display setting information 91AKB13 is used for gold display. By setting the display style, etc., the specific text image showing the line "Super hot" is displayed with glossiness, and the effect image for gold display is displayed around the specific text image. . This makes it possible to appropriately control the display so as to enhance the player's impression of the display of the text image and to improve the interest of the presentation by the display of the text image.

In the pachinko game machine 1, when an effect by moving image display using moving image data is executed, by adding an effect by text image display using text image data, the player can easily recognize the contents of the effect. This makes it easy to provide information that is different from the contents of the presentation. In this case, in a data structure in which text image data is compression-encoded and multiplexed as video data included in moving image data, in text image display using text image data reproduced by decompression and decoding, contours There is a possibility that problems such as blurring and deterioration of display quality may occur. In addition, if different moving image data are prepared according to the display contents of the text image display added to the moving image display, the data volume of the moving image data tends to increase, and the image data processing load also increases. easier. If a special compression encoding process or decompression decoding process is executed in order to prevent the display quality from deteriorating in text image display, the image data processing load may increase further.

In the characteristic portions 91AK and 92AK, when an effect by moving image display using the moving image data read out from the storage area 91AKM11 is executed, an effect by text image display using the text image data read out from the storage area 91AKM13 is added. By doing so, various text image displays can be easily executed with high quality, and the player can easily recognize the contents of the presentation. In addition, since text image display effects using text image data stored separately from moving image data are added, an increase in the data volume of moving image data and an increase in the processing load of image data are avoided. , it is possible to control the appropriate display that can be prevented as much as possible.

A text image display added to a moving image display using moving image data is controlled using a text display process table. Similarly, moving image display is controlled using a moving image display process table, character image display is controlled using a character display process table, and audio output is controlled using audio output process data. In the text display process table, text image designation information and text display setting information are set in association with a plurality of text display periods. The text image designation information designates the display content of the text image corresponding to the text image data as the first component related to the text image. The text display setting information sets the display mode of the text image, such as the display style and display layout of the text image, as a second component related to the text image. In the VDP 91AK 132 of the performance control microprocessor 91AK 100, for example, the text image renderer 91AK 146 displays the text image specified by the text image specification information in a display mode including the display style and display layout set by the text display setting information. It is possible to execute image conversion processing for the purpose. As a result, during the display period of the text image added to one moving image, the display content of the text image as the first component and the display mode of the text image as the second component can be changed according to the elapsed time. Make it changeable. By making it possible to change the first component and the second component related to the text image added to one moving image, it is possible to display various text images easily and with high quality, and at the same time reduce data capacity and processing load. Appropriate display control is enabled so that growth is prevented.

When the ready-to-win effect content is "SP reach A (big hit)", either text display process table 91AKT01 or 91AKT02 is used when the moving image display effect using moving image data 91AKD01 is executed. A text image can be added and displayed. When the ready-to-win effect content is "SP reach A (losing)", either of the text display process tables 91AKT01 and 91AKT02 is used when the moving image display effect using the moving image data 91AKD11 is executed. A text image can be added and displayed. Further, when the content of the ready-to-win effect is "SP ready-to-win B (big hit)", either of the text display process tables 91AKT11 and 91AKT12 is executed when the moving image display effect using the moving image data 91AKD02 is executed. The used text image can be added and displayed. When the content of the ready-to-win effect is "SP reach B (losing)", either text display process table 91AKT11 or 91AKT12 is used when the moving image display effect using the moving image data 91AKD12 is executed. A text image can be added and displayed. In this way, it is possible to add and display a text image using data relating to a common text image, such as a common text display process table, for a plurality of moving images that are different from each other. By adding text images using common data to multiple moving images and displaying them, various text images can be displayed easily and with high quality, while preventing increases in data volume and processing load. Appropriate display control becomes possible.

In the text display process table 91AKT02, a plurality of text images showing the words "hot" are displayed according to the text image designation information 91AKA13 and the text display setting information 91AKB13 set in association with the text display period from timing T04 to timing T05. The display style or the like may be displayed so as to be changeable at the timing of . A text image showing the line "Super hot" is a specific text image corresponding to a specific first component group, such as a text image that is a display content that suggests that the display result of the variable display is likely to be a "big hit". Any text image is acceptable. Thus, when displaying a specific text image corresponding to a specific first component group, the second component such as the display mode of the specific text image may be changed at a plurality of timings.

FIG. 13-8 shows an example of display control when the display style of the text image showing the words "hot" can be changed at a plurality of timings. In this display control example, of the text display period from timing T04 to timing T05, the display color is black and the character decoration is not set during the text display period from timing T04 to timing T041, and the text from timing T041 to timing T042 is displayed in black. During the display period, the display color is gold and character decoration is not set, and in the text display period from timing T042 to timing T05, the display color is gold and the character decoration is effect display setting for gold display. As for the display style of the text image that is common to the text display period from timing T04 to timing T05, the font family is DD_mincho in the fontFamily field and the font size is 72px in the fontSize field. is set.

FIG. 13-8(A) shows a case in which a text image with the words "Gekiatsu" is displayed during the text display period from timing T04 to timing T041. As the display style of the text image during this text display period, the color field sets the display color of the text image to black corresponding to #000000, and the textDecoration field sets the character decoration to no setting corresponding to none. As a result, the display mode including the display style is controlled such that the text image showing the line "Super hot" is displayed in black and the character decoration is not set.

FIG. 13-8(B) shows a case in which a text image with the words "Gekiatsu" is displayed during the text display period from timing T041 to timing T042. As the display style of the text image during this text display period, the color field sets the display color of the text image to gold corresponding to "gold", and the textDecoration field sets the character decoration to no setting corresponding to none. As a result, the display mode including the display style is controlled so that the display color of the text image showing the words "hot" is gold and the character decoration is not set. When the display color of the text image is set to gold, it is possible to display the text image with glossiness by, for example, gradation display of the text image. However, if the display of the text image is only glossy, it may be difficult for the player to recognize the gold display.

FIG. 13-8(C) shows a case in which a text image with the words "Gekiatsu" is displayed during the text display period from timing T042 to timing T05. As the display style of the text image during this text display period, the color field sets the display color of the text image to gold corresponding to "gold", and the textDecoration field sets the effect display setting for gold display corresponding to the text decoration effect_gold. be done. As a result, the display mode including the display style is controlled such that the display color of the text image showing the line "Super hot" is gold and the character decoration is effect display settings for gold display. In addition to setting the display color of the text image to gold, if the character decoration of the text image is set to the effect display setting for gold display, in addition to the gradation display of the text image, for example, the border of the text image It is possible to display an effect image around the text image by using the display color of , shading, border display by beveling or embossing, a layer style that adds glow, or a combination of some or all of these. As a result, in addition to the display of the text image having glossiness, the effect image is added around the text image and displayed, thereby making it easier for the player to recognize the gold display, thereby improving the game performance with respect to the display of the text image. It can improve the impression of people.

In the text display process tables 91AKT01 and 91AKT02, a part of the text image is separated from the other part by the text image specification information 91AKA02 and the text display setting information 91AKB02 set in association with the text display period from timing T02 to timing T03. It may be displayed in a different display style. The text image designation information 91AKA02 designates a text image of the line "If this character wins...". The text display setting information 91AKB02 sets a part of the text image "character" out of the text information indicating the line "if this character wins..." to a different display color and background display of the text image from the other parts. All you have to do is set the color and character style.

FIG. 13-9 shows a display example in which a portion of the text image is displayed in a display style different from that of the other portions. In this display example, part of the text image "character" is displayed in white, the background color is black, and the character style is italic, while the other part of the text image is displayed in black. It is displayed so that the background display color is white and the character style is normal. The text display setting information 91AKB02 corresponds to a part of the text image "character". Set the italic corresponding to the character style italic by the fontStyle field respectively. Also, the text display setting information 91AKB02 has black corresponding to #000000 as the display color of the text image by the color field, white corresponding to #FFFFFF as the background display color, and white corresponding to #FFFFFF by the fontStyle field. Set the normal type corresponding to the character style normal, respectively. Thus, by displaying a portion of the text image in a display style different from that of the other portions, the player's impression of the display of the text image can be enhanced.

In the display of a text image that constitutes a character string in which a plurality of character images are combined, a portion displayed in a display style different from that of other portions may be changeable according to the progress of presentation by moving image display. For example, when a piece of music or dialogue is played back along with a moving image, a portion of the text image corresponding to the progress is displayed in a display style different from that of the other portions, such as a specific color display or highlight display. You may let It may be possible to change the display style so that a part of the text image is faded-in or faded-out according to the progress of the music performance or speech reproduction. A portion of the text image displayed in a display style different from that of other portions is changed according to the elapsed time during the execution of an arbitrary effect, not limited to situations in which the music is played or the voice of dialogue is played along with the moving image display. It may be possible. As a result, in the display of the text image, a part displayed in a display style different from that of the other parts is changed in accordance with the progress of the performance, so that the player's impression of the display of the text image can be enhanced.

The present invention is not limited to the above embodiments, and various modifications and applications are possible. For example, the pachinko game machine 1 does not have to have all the technical features shown in the above embodiment, and in order to solve at least one problem in the prior art, It may be provided with a part of the configuration.

As a specific example, during the display period of the text image added to one moving image, the display content of the text image that is the first component and the display mode of the text image that is the second component are set to the elapsed time, etc. Execute one of the following: display control to enable change according to the situation, or display control to enable display by adding a text image using data related to a common text image to a plurality of moving images. It may be one that does not execute the other. The first component and the second component related to the text image may be able to change arbitrary components, for example, regarding the display content and display mode of the text image. Instead of part or all of the display content and display mode of the text image, or in addition to part or all of the display content and display mode of the text image, any component related to the display of the text image can be changed. may For example, the time interval and movement width for updating the display position when moving and displaying a text image, the enlargement ratio and reduction ratio when displaying an enlarged or reduced text image, these enlargement ratios and reduction ratios depending on the elapsed time It is only necessary to be able to change arbitrary components that can be set for the display of the text image, such as the time interval for updating the enlargement ratio or the reduction ratio and the amount of change when the text image is changed.

When displaying a text image corresponding to the common display contents, the display mode of the text image is changed by changing the text image setting information 91AKB01 shown in FIG. 13-6(A). It is not limited to changing the display color, and any display mode such as display style or display layout may be changed. For example, the text image of the display mode set by the text display setting information 91AKB01 can be displayed in the corresponding text display period instead of the display color of the text image, or in addition to the display color of the text image. Any display mode such as font size, character thickness, background display color, character style, character arrangement, decorative display, or a combination of some or all of these may be changed. The text image in the display mode set by the text display setting information different from the text display setting information 91AKB01 may be changeable to a display mode different from the display mode of the text image in the display mode set by the text display setting information 91AKB01. .

The text image data is not limited to the data stored in the storage area 91AKM13 as data different from the moving image data, and at least a part of the text image data may be included in the moving image data. For example, text image data for displaying highly designed characters, such as cursive or cursive, is multiplexed or compression-encoded as part of video data, and the video data separated from this video data is decompressed. It may be possible to display the text image in a particular manner, such as by decoding. In this case, the data regarding the text image of the specific mode is included in the moving image data and stored in storage area 91AKM11. In this way, the text image related data includes the specific text image related data included in the moving image data and stored in storage area 91AKM11, and the normal text image related data stored in storage area 91AKM13. may

The text display setting information included in the text display process table consists of field data corresponding to part of origin, fontFamily, fontSize, fontWeight, color, backgroundColor, fontStyle, textAlign, and textDecoration as data corresponding to multiple fields. Alternatively, it may be configured to include field data different from these. For example, when specifying the storage address, read address, data size, etc. of the text image data in the storage area 91AKM13 by the text image specifying information, the text image data stored in the storage area 91AKM13 is read without using the font data. , the corresponding text image can be displayed. In this case, the text display setting information does not need field data related to font settings, so it may be configured without including field data related to font settings such as fontFamily, fontSize, fontWeight, and fontStyle. On the other hand, in this case, in order to set the display size of the text image, the text display setting information may include separate field data regarding text display settings, such as textSize.

Scalable font data such as outline font data and vector font data stored in the storage area 91AKM13 may be prepared only as data corresponding to text images used in display effects in the pachinko gaming machine 1, or may be, for example, general-purpose Japanese font data. Data corresponding to a text image that is not limited to the text image used in the display effect in the pachinko gaming machine 1, such as word font data, may be prepared. When only the font data corresponding to the text image used in the display effect are stored in the storage area 91AKM13, the increase in data capacity can be prevented when the text image used in the display effect is small. If general-purpose font data corresponding to text images that are not limited to text images used in display effects are stored in the storage area 91AKM13, reuse of the font data will be facilitated, so designing effects for displaying text images. It is possible to reduce the burden, and to prevent an increase in the data capacity when a large amount of text images are used in the display effect.

As a second component related to the text image, the specific text image, which can change the display mode including the display style and display layout of the text image at multiple timings, is not limited to the text image showing the line "Super hot" , any text image preset as a specific text image corresponding to a specific first component group. For example, among a plurality of types of text images, text images prepared in advance for displaying lyrics of music and text images prepared in advance for displaying subtitles of moving images may be used as specific text images. In this way, for specific text images corresponding to audio effects and display effects in which the effect content changes according to the elapsed time, such as the playback output of music and the playback display of moving images, the second component such as the display mode is set in a plurality of ways. It may be changeable with timing. Alternatively, a text image for which a specific display mode is set, such as a text image for rainbow display in which the display color of the text image is rainbow colors, or a text image for motif display in which the pattern or character decoration of the text image is a cherry blossom pattern. may be the specific text image. Alternatively, it is not limited to the text image of the display content that suggests that the display result of the variable display is highly likely to be a "jackpot", but the text image of the display content that suggests that the rate of being controlled to an arbitrary advantageous state is high. may be the specific text image. The advantageous state is not limited to the jackpot game state, and may include a special game state such as a time saving state or a variable probability state. In addition, the upper limit number of round games that can be executed in the jackpot game state is the first round number (for example, "15") that is larger than the second round number (for example, "7"), and it is executable in the time saving state. The upper limit number of times of variable display is the first number (for example, "100") that is higher than the second number (for example, "50"), and the jackpot probability in the variable state is the second probability (for example, 1/50). 1 probability (for example, 1/20), and the number of consecutive chances, which is the number of times repeatedly controlled to the jackpot game state without being controlled to the normal state, is greater than the second consecutive chance number (for example, "5"). It may include a game situation that is more advantageous to the player, such as a part or all of the number of consecutive wins (for example, "10").

A glossy text image is not limited to the case where gold corresponding to "gold" is set as the display color of the text image. may include a case where the display color of is set. The display color of the text image is not limited, and when a preset specific text image is displayed, the specific text image may be displayed in a glossy display mode. When displaying an arbitrary text image with glossiness, settings such as the textDecoration field in the text display setting information should be made so that it can be displayed with an effect image added around the text image. Just do it.

When a text image is displayed in a rainbow, a plurality of display colors may be sequentially changed and displayed within a predetermined range such as coordinates in characters and display time in the display of the text image. For example, if the display color of the text image is set to a rainbow color corresponding to "rainbow" in the color field in the text display setting information, by transitioning different display colors for each coordinate in the character of the text image. , rainbow display should be possible. For example, at the coordinates in the character 1, the display color is changed to red, then orange to yellow, then green, then light blue, then blue, and then blue purple to red purple, depending on the elapsed time. In addition, a plurality of display colors may be sequentially changed. At this time, considering the fact that red is a color that gives a strong impression to the human eye and that the change in blue becomes darker, we adjusted the brightness corresponding to each display color in the rainbow display, and The display colors in the coordinates within the character may be changed in order of red, orange, yellow, green, water, blue, bluish purple, and reddish purple. After purplish-red, it is sufficient to return to red again and change the display color. As a result, the player can smoothly and clearly recognize the change in display color. In this way, when a special element is set as a character image component, such as when the display color of the text image is set to a rainbow color corresponding to "rainbow" by the color field in the text display setting information, the text display process Even if it is possible to display a text image in which multiple display colors are sequentially changed within the text image coordinates and display time range specified by the text image specification information corresponding to the text display period included in the table. good. This makes it possible to appropriately control the display so as to enhance the player's impression of the display of the text image and to improve the interest of the presentation by the display of the text image. By sequentially changing different display colors according to the coordinates in the text image, the entire text image may be displayed in a rainbow display. Alternatively, by sequentially changing the common display color for all in-character coordinates, the display of the text image may be changed to a rainbow display according to the elapsed time. In this manner, a text image in which a plurality of display colors are sequentially changed may be displayed within a predetermined range of either the intra-character coordinates or the display time.

The first component and the second component related to the text image may be changeable to different components depending on whether the player's specific action is detected, or the plurality of components may be changed at different ratios. Either can be changed. The player's specific action that enables the change of the first component and the second component related to the text image is, for example, a push operation or a pull operation on the operating rod of the stick controller 31A, which is the V controller, or other operations of the V stick controller 31A. An arbitrary motion of tilting the rod or a motion of pressing the push button 31b may be used. Not limited to those that can detect player's actions, for example, based on the detection result of any change or difference in the detection target, such as the execution state of processing or control in the detection target, changes in the shape, pattern, or color of the detection target It may be possible to change the first component and the second component related to the text image. A detection device capable of detecting motion, change, difference, etc. in a detection target, such as an infrared sensor, an ultrasonic sensor, a CCD sensor, or a CMOS sensor, mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically detects the state of the detection target. Any configuration that can be detected will suffice. Alternatively, the state of the detection target may be detected by analyzing the result of photographing the detection target using a predetermined camera (video motion capture). As an example of detecting the state of a detection target using a camera, the screen display state of the mobile terminal may be detected, and the display content and display mode of the text image may be changed based on the detection result.

Some or all of the text image display effects using the text image data may be executed as setting suggesting effects capable of suggesting setting values in the pachinko gaming machine 1 . For example, when the ready-to-win effect content is "SP reach A (big hit)", the text display process tables 91AKT01 and 91AKT02 may be determined at different ratios depending on the set values in the pachinko gaming machine 1. In such a case, the determination ratio of the text display process table 91AKT01 is 35/100 (=35%) if the set value is 1, and 30/100 (=30%) if the set value is 2. If the setting value is 3, it is 25/100 (=25%), if the setting value is 4, it is 20/100 (=20%), and if the setting value is 5, it is 15/100 (= 15%), and if the set value is 6, it may be set to 10/100 (=10%). Correspondingly, the determination ratio of the text display process table 91AKT02 is 65/100 (=65%) if the set value is 1, and 70/100 (=70%) if the set value is 2. If the setting value is 3, it is 75/100 (=75%), if the setting value is 4, it is 80/100 (=80%), and if the setting value is 5, it is 85/100 (= 85%), and if the set value is 6, it may be set to 90/100 (=90%). According to the setting of such determination ratio, when the ready-to-win effect content is "SP reach A (big hit)", the ratio at which the effect by text image display corresponding to either text display process pattern 91AKT01 or 91AKT02 is executed. are made different according to the set values in the pachinko game machine 1. For example, when the set value in the pachinko game machine 1 is 1, the effect by the text image display according to the text display process table 91AKT01 is likely to be executed, and as the set value increases, the text according to the text display process table 91AKT02 is displayed. The ratio of execution of effects by image display increases. Therefore, when the ready-to-win effect content is "SP ready-to-win A (big hit)", and the effect by the text image display according to the text display process table 91AKT02 is executed, the set value in the pachinko game machine 1 is advantageous for the player. The expectation level, which is a set value, increases.

In addition, according to the set value in the pachinko game machine 1, it may be possible to execute arbitrary setting suggestion effects at different ratios. For example, in the case of a specific set value, setting suggestion effects may be executed at a higher rate than in the case of a set value other than the specific set value. In this case, in a range where the set value is other than the specific set value, there is provided a limit as a limit that the execution ratio of the setting suggestion effect is lower than in the range where the set value is the specific set value. A setting suggestion effect may be provided that is executable at a predetermined rate when the specific set value is set and is not executed when the set value is other than the specific set value. In this manner, within a range where the set value is the specific set value, the setting suggestion effect can be executed at a predetermined rate. On the other hand, a limitation is provided as a limit that the setting suggestion effect is not executed in a range where the set value is other than the specific set value.

Depending on whether it is a special period or not, it may be possible to execute arbitrary setting suggestion effects at different ratios. For example, in the case of the special period, the setting suggestion effect may be executed at a higher rate than in the case of the period other than the special period. In this case, in a period other than the special period, a limitation is provided as a limit that the execution ratio of the setting suggestion effect is lower than in the special period. A setting suggestion effect may be provided that is executable at a predetermined rate in the special period and is not executed in the period other than the special period. In this manner, the setting suggestion effect can be executed at a predetermined rate within the special period. On the other hand, within a period other than the special period, there is a limitation as a limit that the setting suggestion effect is not executed.

Depending on whether or not an arbitrary special condition is satisfied, regardless of whether it is a special period or not, arbitrary setting suggestion effects may be executed at different ratios. For example, when the special condition is established, the setting suggestion effect may be executed at a higher rate than when the special condition is not established. In this case, in the range where the special condition is not satisfied, the execution ratio of the setting suggestion effect is lower than in the range where the special condition is satisfied. A setting suggestion performance may be provided that is executable at a predetermined rate when the special condition is met and is not executed when the special condition is not met. In this way, within the range where the special condition is satisfied, the setting suggestion effect can be executed at a predetermined rate. On the other hand, in the range in which the special condition is not established, there is provided a limit as a limit that the setting suggestion effect is not executed. The special condition may be any condition that can be established according to the progress or history of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 or the result of judgment or decision of the game, or the progress or history of the performance in the pachinko gaming machine 1 or the performance. It may be any condition that can be established according to the determination or determination of. It is not limited to setting suggesting effects, and arbitrary effects may be executable at different rates depending on whether or not a preset condition is met, or whether such a condition is met. The effect mode may be determined at a different rate depending on whether or not the condition is satisfied, or the execution timing may be determined at a different rate depending on whether such a condition is satisfied. . In addition, an arbitrary effect may be limited as a limit that a specific effect is not executed in the range where the preset limit condition is satisfied, or compared with the range where the limit condition is not satisfied. A limit may be provided as a limit that the execution rate is lowered and execution is difficult.

(Problem Solving Means and Effect of Characteristic Portion 91AK)
A game machine capable of executing a game, for example, a pachinko game machine 1, capable of executing a moving image effect of displaying a moving image with a character image added, such as a reach effect of SP reach A or SP reach B, for example. , for example, moving image effect execution means such as effect control microprocessor 91AK100, a first storage area such as storage area 91AKM11 for storing data related to moving images, and a second storage area such as storage area 91AKM13 for storing data related to character images. 2 storage areas, moving image control means such as a video decoder 91AK143 and a moving image renderer 91AK144 for controlling the display of moving images using the data stored in the first storage area, and the data stored in the second storage area. and character image control means such as a video decoder 91AK143 and a text image renderer 91AK146 for controlling the display of character images. The character image control means includes data on a plurality of character image constituent elements including one constituent element and a second constituent element such as a display style set by text display setting information, and the character image control means adds to one moving image. During the character image display period, the first component and the second component can be changed, for example, as shown in FIG. 13-7. As a result, various character images can be displayed easily and with high quality, and appropriate display control can be performed so as to prevent an increase in data capacity and processing load.

For example, as shown in FIG. 13-8, the character image control means can change the second component related to the character image when displaying the character image corresponding to the common first component during the display period. good too. This makes it possible to appropriately control the display so that various character image displays are executed.

The character image control means changes the second component related to the character image, for example, as shown in FIG. It may be possible. This makes it possible to appropriately control the display so as to reduce the processing load.

The character image control means is capable of displaying a specific character image corresponding to a specific first component group, such as a text image showing "Gekiatsu", for example. The second component may be changeable at multiple times. This makes it possible to appropriately control the display so that various character image displays are executed.

The character image control means may be capable of individually changing and displaying the first component and the second component relating to the character image, as shown in FIG. 13-4, for example. This makes it possible to appropriately control the display so that various character image displays are executed.

The data stored in the second storage area may include outline data that can be used to display character images, such as outline font data. As a result, various character images can be displayed easily and with high quality, and appropriate display control can be performed so as to prevent an increase in data capacity and processing load.

When a specific element such as when the color field is "gold" is set as a character image component, for example, as shown in FIG. It may be possible to add an effect image to the surroundings and display it. As a result, it is possible to appropriately control the display so as to enhance the player's impression of the character image display and improve the interest of the character image display.

When a special element such as "rainbow" is set in the color field as a character image component, for example, red, orange, yellow, green, red, orange, yellow, green, etc. It may be possible to display a character image in which a plurality of display colors are sequentially changed, such as changing in order of water, blue, bluish purple, and reddish purple. As a result, it is possible to appropriately control the display so as to enhance the player's impression of the character image display and improve the interest of the character image display.

(Problem Solving Means and Effect of Characteristic Portion 92AK)
A game machine capable of executing a game, for example, a pachinko game machine 1, capable of executing a moving image effect of displaying a moving image with a character image added, such as a reach effect of SP reach A or SP reach B, for example. , for example, moving image effect execution means such as effect control microprocessor 91AK100, a first storage area such as storage area 91AKM11 for storing data related to moving images, and a second storage area such as storage area 91AKM13 for storing data related to character images. 2 storage areas, moving image control means such as a video decoder 91AK143 and a moving image renderer 91AK144 for controlling the display of moving images using the data stored in the first storage area, and the data stored in the second storage area. and character image control means such as a video decoder 91AK143 and a text image renderer 91AK146 for controlling the display of character images. The character image control means includes data on a plurality of character image constituent elements including one constituent element and a second constituent element such as a display style set by text display setting information, for example, and the character image control means uses moving image data 91AKD01, for example. A first moving image such as a moving image and a second moving image different from the first moving image, such as a moving image using the moving image data 91AKD11, for example, are processed according to the text display process tables 91AKT01 and 91AKT02. It is possible to add and display a character image using data related to a common character image such as a text image. As a result, various character images can be displayed easily and with high quality, and appropriate display control can be performed so as to prevent an increase in data capacity and processing load.

The character image control means, for example, as shown in FIG. may be changeable. This makes it possible to appropriately control the display so that various character image displays are executed.

The character image control means changes the second component related to the character image, for example, as shown in FIG. It may be possible. This makes it possible to appropriately control the display so as to reduce the processing load.

The character image control means is capable of displaying a specific character image corresponding to a specific first component group, such as a text image showing "Gekiatsu", for example. The second component may be changeable at multiple times. This makes it possible to appropriately control the display so that various character image displays are executed.

The character image control means may be capable of individually changing and displaying the first component and the second component relating to the character image, as shown in FIG. 13-4, for example. This makes it possible to appropriately control the display so that various character image displays are executed.

The data stored in the second storage area may include outline data that can be used to display character images, such as outline font data. As a result, various character images can be displayed easily and with high quality, and appropriate display control can be performed so as to prevent an increase in data capacity and processing load.

When a specific element such as when the color field is "gold" is set as a character image component, for example, as shown in FIG. It may be possible to add an effect image to the surroundings and display it. As a result, it is possible to appropriately control the display so as to enhance the player's impression of the character image display and improve the interest of the character image display.

When a special element such as "rainbow" is set in the color field as a character image component, for example, red, orange, yellow, green, red, orange, yellow, green, etc. It may be possible to display a character image in which a plurality of display colors are sequentially changed, such as changing in order of water, blue, bluish purple, and reddish purple. As a result, it is possible to appropriately control the display so as to enhance the player's impression of the character image display and improve the interest of the character image display.

(Explanation related to association of characteristic parts)
The configuration regarding the characteristic portions 91AK and 92AK may be appropriately combined with part or all of the configuration regarding the characteristic portion 60AK. For example, an operation effect to be executed after a predetermined period of time has elapsed can be executed as a setting suggestion effect, which is an operation effect of the suggestion effect mode, and during the display period of the character image added to one moving image, the first component and the second component may be changeable, and character images using common character image data for the first moving image and the second moving image different from the first moving image may be changed. It may be possible to add and display.

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 91AK100... Production control microprocessor 91AK131... CPU
91AK132 … VDP
91AK143 ... Video decoder 91AK144 ... Video image renderer 91AK146 ... Text image renderer 91AKM01, 91AKM02, 91AKM11 to 91AKM14 ... Storage area

Claims (1)

A display result is derived and displayed by variably displaying a plurality of types of performance identification information, control is possible in an advantageous state advantageous to the player, and one of a plurality of set values with different degrees of advantage for the player is set. A game machine capable of
a specific display means capable of displaying a specific display corresponding to the variable display being executed;
an effect executing means capable of executing a specific effect of displaying a moving image to which a character image is added;
a first storage area for storing data related to moving images;
a second storage area for storing data relating to character images;
moving image control means for controlling display of a moving image using data in the first storage area;
character image control means for controlling the display of character images using the data in the second storage area;
the data in the second storage area includes data on a plurality of character image components including a first component and a second component;
The character image control means is
When one moving image is displayed, it is possible to display a character image added to the one moving image,
the first component and the second component can be changed in a predetermined period in which the character image is added to the one moving image and displayed ;
The production executing means is
As the specific effects, a first specific effect corresponding to the case of being controlled in an advantageous state advantageous to the player and a second specific effect corresponding to the case not being controlled to the advantageous state can be executed,
The effect identification information and the character image are capable of executing a character information advance notice effect that variably displays different character information,
The character information derived and displayed in the character information preview effect can be displayed so as to be superimposed on the specific display,
As the mode of the character information, there are multiple types of modes with different expectations of being controlled to the advantageous state,
The moving image control means is capable of controlling display of moving images using different data in the first storage area for the first specific effect and the second specific effect,
a character image data table composed of data relating to a plurality of character image constituent elements in the second storage area;
The character image data table that can be used when executing the first specific effect includes a first character image data table and a second character image data table different from the first character image data table. ,
The character image data table that can be used when executing the second specific effect includes the first character image data table and the second character image data table,
The degree of expectation that the advantageous state is controlled when the character image is displayed using the second character image data table, rather than when the character image is displayed using the first character image data table. is high,
The first character image data table includes first data for displaying the first character image using the first component composed of first character information and the second component composed of first display setting information. and second data for displaying a second character image using the first component configured by second character information and the second component configured by second display setting information. ,
The second character image data table displays the third character image using the first data, the first element composed of the third character information, and the second element composed of the third display setting information. and a third data to
a ratio of displaying a character image using the first character image data table or the second character image data table differs between when the setting value is the first setting value and when the setting value is the second setting value;
A gaming machine characterized by:

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