JP7353907B2 - gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine that can be controlled to advantageous conditions that are advantageous to players.

In conventional gaming machines, it is possible to notify the effect result by the movement of the movable body (effect image). There are methods that emphasize body movements (for example, see Patent Document 1).

Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2013-99572

However, in Patent Document 1, since the effect image is only displayed on the image display unit when the movable body performs the performance operation, there is a problem that the game cannot be enjoyed.

The present invention has been made with attention to such problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can improve gaming enjoyment.

The gaming machine of means A is
A gaming machine capable of executing games,
a movable body that is operable ;
a storage means for storing image data;
An image processing means capable of executing a drawing process using image data ,
The image processing means includes:
Normal drawing processing that draws according to image data,
It is possible to perform at least a specific drawing process of changing color information included in image data and drawing.
It is possible to display images in multiple layers with different priorities,
The plurality of layers include a specific layer and a special layer having a higher priority than the specific layer,
In the specific layer, it is possible to display a plurality of types of performance images drawn by the specific drawing process,
The special layer can display a predetermined image drawn by the normal drawing process and related to the progress of the game,
The specific drawing process is a process of changing color information of the plurality of types of performance images displayed in the specific layer,
It is possible to execute a first specific performance that has a high degree of expectation that it will be controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player, or a second specific performance that has a low degree of expectation that it will be controlled to the advantageous state;
In response to execution of the first specific rendering, execution of the specific drawing process is restricted,
Corresponding to the execution of the second specific effect, the degree of expectation of being controlled to the advantageous state is higher when the specific drawing process is executed than when the specific drawing process is not executed,
As the second specific performance, any one of a plurality of types of predetermined performances with different expectations to be controlled to the advantageous state can be executed,
The common specific drawing process can be executed in response to any of the plurality of types of predetermined effects being executed ;
It is possible to display an effect image according to the movement of the movable body,
Even if the movable body does not operate due to a malfunction, the effect image can be displayed on the specific layer.
It is characterized by
The gaming machine of means 1 is
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous for a player,
A movable body (for example, a first movable body 109SG401, a second movable body 109SG402L, a third movable body 109SG402R) that is movably provided,
A specific performance that notifies the performance result by operating the movable body (for example, movable body motion performance A or movable body motion performance B), and repeatedly moves the movable body before the specific performance is executed. Suggestive effects that suggest that the specific effect is to be executed (for example, movable body movement suggestion effect A or movable body movement suggestion effect B), and effect execution means (for example, the effect control CPU 120 (a part that executes the variable display processing shown in 10-19);
Equipped with
The performance execution means is
When executing the suggestion effect, the effect image for the movable body is not displayed, while when executing the specific effect, the effect image for the movable body is displayed (for example, as shown in FIGS. 10-32 to 10-35). As shown, while the movable body motion suggestion production B is executed, the explosion effect image 109SG005B is not displayed on the image display device 5, while the explosion effect image 109SG005B is displayed on the image display device 5 during the execution of the movable body motion production B. ),
A specific image is displayed while the suggested effect is being executed, and the specific image is gradually enlarged and displayed (for example, as shown in FIGS. 10-32 and 10-34, during the reach effect of super reach β1) If so, ally character B and enemy character A will be displayed, and ally character B and enemy character A will be enlarged and displayed, and if super reach β2 is in reach effect, ally character B and enemy character B will be (The part where the friendly character B and enemy character B are enlarged and displayed)
When the specific image is gradually enlarged and displayed, an effect image for the specific image can be displayed (for example, as shown in FIGS. 10-32 and 10-34, the image display device 5, the part that displays the effect image 109SG005X),
The specific image includes a first specific image and a second specific image different from the first specific image, and is in an advantageous state when the first specific image is displayed and when the second specific image is displayed. (For example, as shown in Figure 10-9, the variable display of Super Reach β2, in which ally character B and enemy character B are displayed during the reach performance, (The part where the ratio of control to the jackpot game state is higher than the variable display of super reach β1 where enemy character A is displayed),
The control cycle of the movable body by the effect execution means is different from the update cycle of the specific image and the effect image (for example, the movement control cycle of the first movable body 109SG401, the second movable body 109SG402L, and the third movable body 109SG402R is 1 ms, whereas the update period of the effect image displayed on the image display device 5 is 33 ms),
The enlargement speed in the enlarged display is different between the first timing in the enlarged display and the second timing after the first timing (for example, as shown in FIGS. 10-21 to 10-24, portions where the enlargement speed differs between the display period and the second enlarged display period),
The operating speed of the movable body in the suggestive effect is the same at the first timing and the second timing (for example, as shown in FIGS. (portion where the operating speed of the movable body 109SG401 is the same in the 2 enlarged display periods),
moreover,
The image processing means includes a storage means for storing image data (for example, a performance data memory 91AK123, a VRAM91AK147, etc.) and an image processing means (for example, a VDP91AK132, etc.) capable of executing a drawing process using the image data. Normal drawing processing (e.g., drawing processing in response to a drawing command for normal display), and specific drawing processing (e.g., drawing processing in response to an effect drawing command), in which drawing is performed by changing at least the color information included in the image data. It is possible to display images in multiple layers (for example, layers 01AKL1 to 01AKL5, etc.) with different priorities, and the plurality of layers are a specific layer (for example, layers AKL03 to AKL05). ) and a special layer (for example, layer AKL01, AKL02, etc.) that has a higher priority than the specific layer, and the specific layer can display an image for effect by drawing by the specific drawing process. (For example, see Steps 01AKS01 to 01AKS03), In the special layer, a predetermined image related to the progress of the game can be displayed by drawing by the normal drawing process (For example, see Step 01AKS04)
It is characterized by
According to this feature, it is possible to make the enlarged display of a specific image and the effect movement of the movable body even more conspicuous by using the effect image, so that the enjoyment of the game can be improved. Furthermore, it is possible to improve the interest in the game while appropriately ensuring the visibility of the image.

Further, the embodiments for carrying out the invention described later include inventions related to means 2 to 11 below. Conventionally, a technology has been proposed for gaming machines that enables display of an effect image by tilting it according to instructions from a display list, as shown in Japanese Patent Application Laid-open Nos. 2018-171129 and 2012-29947. (For example, Patent Document 1). Furthermore, a technology has been proposed for a gaming machine that draws a processed image in which a plurality of deformed images generated using inverted images are arranged.

However, since the entire image is changed, there is a risk that the visibility of important images may be reduced. Therefore, it is necessary to provide a gaming machine that improves gaming enjoyment while appropriately ensuring image visibility.

Means 2: In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to another invention is a gaming machine capable of executing games (for example, Pachinko gaming machine 1), and includes a storage means for storing image data (for example, performance data memory). 91AK123, VRAM91AK147, etc.) and an image processing means (for example, VDP91AK132, etc.) capable of executing drawing processing using image data, and the image processing means is capable of performing normal drawing processing (for example, normal drawing processing) for drawing in accordance with the image data. (e.g., a drawing process according to a display drawing command) and a specific drawing process that changes at least the color information included in the image data (for example, a drawing process according to an effect drawing command, etc.). , it is possible to display images in a plurality of layers having different priorities (for example, layers 01AKL1 to 01AKL5, etc.), and the plurality of layers include a specific layer (for example, layers AKL03 to AKL05, etc.) and images having a priority higher than the specific layer. a high special layer (for example, layers AKL01, AKL02, etc.), and in the specific layer, it is possible to display an image for effect by drawing by the specific drawing process (for example, see steps 01AKS01 to 01AKS03), The layer can be drawn by the normal drawing process to display a predetermined image related to the progress of the game (for example, see step 01AKS04).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest in the game while appropriately ensuring the visibility of the image.

Means 3: In the gaming machine of the above means 2, the specific drawing process may include drawing using fewer colors than the color information included in the image data (for example, monochrome conversion).
In such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest in the game while appropriately ensuring the visibility of the image.

Means 4: In the gaming machine of the above means 2, the specific drawing process may include drawing by converting the value of color information included in the image data (for example, color information inversion).
In such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest in the game while appropriately ensuring the visibility of the image.

Means 5, in the gaming machine of any one of the means 2 to 4, a first period (for example, effect execution period D1, etc.) in which the specific drawing process is not executed, and a second period (for example, effect execution period D1, etc.) in which the specific drawing process is executed; (execution period D2, etc.), it is possible to cause the light emitting means to emit light during the first period, and not cause the light emitting means to emit light during the second period (for example, see effect control example 02 AKC01). You can do it like this.
In such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest in the game while appropriately ensuring the visibility of the image.

In the gaming machine of any one of means 6, means 2 to 5, there is a first period (for example, effect execution period D1, etc.) in which the specific drawing process is not executed, and a second period (for example, effect execution period D1, etc.) in which the specific drawing process is executed. period D2, etc.), in the first period it is possible to cause the light emitting means to emit light in a normal mode, and in the second period, the light emission of the light emitting means is more limited than in the normal mode. It's okay.
In such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest in the game while appropriately ensuring the visibility of the image.

Means 7, in any of the gaming machines of Means 2 to 6, a setting that can be set to any one of a plurality of setting values (for example, values from 1 to 6, etc.) that have different degrees of advantage for the player; means (for example, a CPU 103 that executes the setting value change process S6A), and is capable of executing a setting suggestion performance (for example, a performance using performance execution examples 60AKD8 to 60AKD12) that provides a suggestion regarding the setting of the setting means by displaying a specific mode. The image drawn by the specific drawing process may not be displayed as the image displayed by the setting suggestion effect.
In such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest in the game while appropriately ensuring the visibility of the image.

Means 8, a setting that can be set to any one of a plurality of setting values (for example, values from 1 to 6, etc.) that have different degrees of advantage for the player in the gaming machine of any of the means 2 to 7; means (for example, a CPU 103 that executes the setting value change process S6A), and is capable of executing a setting suggestion performance (for example, a performance using performance execution examples 60AKD8 to 60AKD12) that provides a suggestion regarding the setting of the setting means by displaying a specific mode. The image drawn by the specific drawing process may be displayable as the image displayed by the setting suggestion effect.
In such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest in the game while appropriately ensuring the visibility of the image.

In any of the gaming machines of means 9, means 2 to means 8, it may be possible to execute a specific effect (for example, a specific drawing effect using drawing effect pattern 02AKA02) to temporarily stop and display an image.
In such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest in the game while appropriately ensuring the visibility of the image.

In the gaming machine according to any one of means 10 and 2 to 9, the specific layer is capable of alternately displaying an image drawn using image data and a monochrome image (see, for example, production execution examples 02AKM21 to 02AKM28). There may be.
In such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest in the game while appropriately ensuring the visibility of the image.

In the gaming machine of any one of means 11, means 2 to means 10, the identification information image is variablely displayed (for example, the decorative symbols in the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are variable). display, etc.) and variable display of the reduced identification information image in a manner that is smaller than the identification information image (for example, variable display of the small pattern in the small pattern display area 01AKC1, etc.), and the identification information image is The reduced identification information image may be drawn and displayed using the drawing process, and the reduced identification information image may be drawn and displayed using the normal drawing process (for example, see FIG. 15-5).
In such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest in the game while appropriately ensuring the visibility of the image.

Note that the present invention may have only the matters specifying the invention described in the claims of the present invention, or may have configurations other than the matters specifying the invention together with the matters specifying the invention described in the claims of the present invention. It may be something.

It is a front view of the pachinko game machine in this embodiment. It is a rear perspective view of the pachinko game machine in this embodiment. It is a configuration diagram showing various control boards etc. installed in the pachinko game machine. It is a flowchart showing an example of game control main processing. It is a flowchart showing an example of timer interrupt processing for game control. It is a flowchart showing an example of special symbol process processing. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing a display result determination table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is a front view of a pachinko game machine. It is a configuration diagram showing various control boards etc. installed in the pachinko game machine. It is a schematic diagram of a movable body unit. (A) and (B) are diagrams illustrating production control commands. It is an explanatory diagram showing each random number. (A) is an explanatory diagram showing display result determination table 1, and (B) is an explanatory diagram showing display result determination table 2. (A) is a diagram showing a configuration example of a jackpot type determination table, and (B) is a diagram showing contents of various jackpots. FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating a variation pattern. It is an explanatory diagram showing a variable display result, a fluctuation pattern, and a relationship. It is a block diagram showing a configuration example of a data holding area for game control. (A) is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of the production control data holding area, and (B) is a diagram showing an example of the configuration of the reception command buffer at the time of starting winning. It is a flowchart which shows an example of starting prize winning determination processing. It is a flowchart showing an example of winning random value determination processing. 3 is a flowchart illustrating an example of command analysis processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a prefetch notice setting process. It is a figure which shows the determination ratio of the display pattern and the presence or absence of execution of a pre-read notice effect. It is a figure which shows the update example of a 1st pending storage display area and a 2nd pending storage display area. 3 is a flowchart illustrating an example of variable display start setting processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production processing during variable display. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram of a variable display control timer and a movable body control timer. It is a timing chart in variable display of super reach α1 jackpot and super reach α2 jackpot. It is a timing chart in variable display of super reach α1 being off and super reach α2 being off. It is a timing chart in variable display of super reach β1 jackpot and super reach β2 jackpot. It is a timing chart in variable display of super reach β1 being off and super reach β2 being off. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing the presence or absence of a movable object suggesting motion and the image enlargement rate in each enlarged display period. (A) is a diagram showing a presentation mode of each movable body motion suggestion presentation, and (B) is a diagram showing a presentation mode of each movable body motion suggestion presentation. It is a figure which shows the performance mode up to the reach performance in an image display device. It is a figure which shows the production|presentation aspect of the reach production in an image display device. It is a figure which shows the production|presentation aspect of the reach production in an image display device. It is a figure which shows the production|presentation aspect of the reach production in an image display device. It is a figure which shows the production|presentation aspect of the reach production in an image display device. It is a figure which shows the production|presentation aspect of the reach production in an image display device. It is a figure which shows the production|presentation aspect of the reach production in an image display device. It is a figure which shows the production|presentation aspect of the reach production in an image display device. It is a figure which shows the production|presentation aspect of the reach production in an image display device. It is a figure which shows the production|presentation aspect of the reach production in the image display apparatus in a modification. It is a figure which shows the production|presentation aspect of the reach production in the image display apparatus in a modification. It is a flowchart showing an example of game control main processing. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing a display result determination table. It is a figure showing the numerical value range corresponding to the 1st special figure. It is a figure showing the numerical value range corresponding to the 1st special figure. It is a figure showing the numerical value range corresponding to the 2nd special figure. It is a figure showing the numerical value range corresponding to the 2nd special figure. It is a flowchart showing an example of processing within the game control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of variable display start setting processing concerning feature part 60AK. It is a flowchart which shows an example of operation effect determination processing concerning feature part 60AK. It is a figure which shows the determination example of the presence/absence of the operation performance regarding the characteristic part 60AK, and the number of times. FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating an example of determining the number of setting suggestions related to the feature section 60AK. It is a figure which shows the example of a structure of the setting suggestion pattern based on characteristic part 60AK. FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an example of determining a setting suggestion pattern related to the feature section 60AK. It is a figure which shows the example of determination of the frequency|count of value notification based on characteristic part 60AK. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the production process during variable display regarding the characteristic part 60AK. It is a diagram showing execution periods and execution timings of various effects related to the feature section 60AK. It is a figure which shows the example of execution of the operation performance regarding the characteristic part 60AK. It is a figure which shows the example of execution of the operation performance regarding the characteristic part 60AK. It is a figure showing the example of composition of the production control board concerning feature parts 91AK and 92AK. It is a figure showing the example of composition of the storage area concerning feature parts 91AK and 92AK. FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating an example of determining moving image data and text display process tables related to characteristic portions 91AK and 92AK. It is a figure which shows the example of a structure of the text display process table regarding characteristic parts 91AK and 92AK. It is a figure which shows the example of text display control regarding characteristic parts 91AK and 92AK. It is a figure which shows the example of a structure of the text display setting information regarding characteristic parts 91AK and 92AK. It is a figure which shows the example of a text display regarding characteristic parts 91AK and 92AK. It is a figure which shows the example of a text display regarding characteristic parts 91AK and 92AK. It is a figure which shows the example of a text display regarding characteristic parts 91AK and 92AK. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a configuration example of a screen display related to characteristic parts 01AK and 02AK. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing effect drawing commands related to feature parts 01AK and 02AK. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a configuration example of a screen display related to characteristic parts 01AK and 02AK. 12 is a flowchart illustrating an example of an effect drawing synthesis process related to feature parts 01AK and 02AK. FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating an example of execution of image processing related to characteristic parts 01AK and 02AK. It is a figure which shows the example of an image display regarding characteristic parts 01AK and 02AK. It is a figure which shows the reach effect content and drawing processing pattern regarding the characteristic parts 01AK and 02AK. FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating an example of determining drawing processing patterns related to characteristic portions 01AK and 02AK. It is a figure showing the production execution period concerning feature parts 01AK and 02AK. It is a figure which shows the example of performance execution concerning characteristic parts 01AK and 02AK. It is a figure which shows the example of performance execution concerning characteristic parts 01AK and 02AK. It is a figure which shows the example of performance execution concerning characteristic parts 01AK and 02AK. It is a figure which shows the example of performance execution concerning characteristic parts 01AK and 02AK.

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

[form]
Type 1 gaming machine is
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous for a player,
A movable body (for example, a first movable body 109SG401, a second movable body 109SG402L, a third movable body 109SG402R) that is movably provided,
A specific performance that notifies the performance result by operating the movable body (for example, movable body motion performance A or movable body motion performance B), and repeatedly moves the movable body before the specific performance is executed. Suggestive effects that suggest that the specific effect is to be executed (for example, movable body movement suggestion effect A or movable body movement suggestion effect B), and effect execution means (for example, the effect control CPU 120 (a part that executes the variable display processing shown in 10-19);
Equipped with
The performance execution means is
When executing the suggestion effect, the effect image for the movable body is not displayed, while when executing the specific effect, the effect image for the movable body is displayed (for example, as shown in FIGS. 10-32 to 10-35). As shown, while the movable body motion suggestion production B is executed, the explosion effect image 109SG005B is not displayed on the image display device 5, while the explosion effect image 109SG005B is displayed on the image display device 5 during the execution of the movable body motion production B. ),
A specific image is displayed while the suggested effect is being executed, and the specific image is gradually enlarged and displayed (for example, as shown in FIGS. 10-32 and 10-34, during the reach effect of super reach β1) If so, ally character B and enemy character A will be displayed, and ally character B and enemy character A will be enlarged and displayed, and if super reach β2 is in reach effect, ally character B and enemy character B will be (The part where the friendly character B and enemy character B are enlarged and displayed)
When the specific image is gradually enlarged and displayed, an effect image for the specific image can be displayed (for example, as shown in FIGS. 10-32 and 10-34, the image display device 5, the part that displays the effect image 109SG005X),
The specific image includes a first specific image and a second specific image different from the first specific image, and is in an advantageous state when the first specific image is displayed and when the second specific image is displayed. (For example, as shown in Figure 10-9, the variable display of Super Reach β2, in which ally character B and enemy character B are displayed during the reach performance, (The part where the ratio of control to the jackpot game state is higher than the variable display of super reach β1 where enemy character A is displayed),
The control cycle of the movable body by the effect execution means is different from the update cycle of the specific image and the effect image (for example, the movement control cycle of the first movable body 109SG401, the second movable body 109SG402L, and the third movable body 109SG402R is 1ms, whereas the update cycle of the effect image displayed on the image display device 5 is 33ms)
It is characterized by
According to this feature, it is possible to make the enlarged display of a specific image and the effect movement of the movable body even more conspicuous by using the effect image, so that the enjoyment of the game can be improved.

The gaming machine of Form 2 is the gaming machine described in Form 1,
The enlargement speed in the enlarged display is different between the first timing in the enlarged display and the second timing after the first timing (for example, as shown in FIGS. 10-21 to 10-24, portions where the enlargement speed differs between the display period and the second enlarged display period),
The operating speed of the movable body in the suggestive effect is the same at the first timing and the second timing (for example, as shown in FIGS. 10-21 to 10-24, the first enlarged display period and the second 2. Part where the operating speed of the movable body 109SG401 is the same in the enlarged display period)
It is characterized by
According to this feature, it is possible to improve the presentation effect of enlarged display and to reduce the control load related to the operation of the movable body.

The gaming machine of Form 3 is the gaming machine described in Form 1 or Form 2,
A non-enlargement period during which the specific image is not enlarged after the second timing (for example, as shown in FIGS. 10-21 to 10-24, a movable body movement effect or a miss notification effect starts from the end timing of the enlarged display period) period until the timing),
The display mode during the non-enlargement period is different from the display mode immediately before the non-enlargement period (for example, as modification 109SG-2, after the enlarged display period ends, the image display device 5 does not display a specific effect or display an effect image. (The portion where the display mode of the image is made different from the display mode of the image on the image display device 5 immediately before the end of the enlarged display period by displaying, etc.)
It is characterized by
According to this feature, it is possible to easily recognize that it is a non-expansion period.

The gaming machine of Form 4 is the gaming machine described in Form 2 or Form 3,
The effect execution means is capable of gradually enlarging and displaying the specific image even after the repeated operation of the movable body is completed (for example, in the third enlarged display period shown in FIGS. 10-21 to 10-24). (the part that performs enlarged display),
The enlargement speed at the second timing is slower than the enlargement speed at the first timing (for example, as shown in FIGS. 10-21 to 10-24, the second enlarged display period is larger than the first enlarged display period). slow speed part),
The enlargement speed of the enlarged display after the repeated operation of the movable body is completed is slower than the enlargement speed at the second timing (for example, as shown in FIGS. 10-21 to 10-24, 3. The enlarged display period is a part where the enlargement speed is slower than the 2nd enlarged display period)
According to this feature, since the enlarged display of the specific image continues even after the repetitive motion of the movable body is finished, the game enjoyment can be improved.

The gaming machine of Form 5 is the gaming machine described in Forms 1 to 4,
The performance execution means is
It is possible to perform a preview performance (for example, a pre-read preview performance) that foretells that the control will be controlled in an advantageous state,
When the specific image is gradually enlarged and displayed, the execution of the preview effect is restricted (for example, as shown in Figures 10-21 to 10-24, the advance preview effect is restricted during the reach effect including the enlarged display period). (part that restricts execution)
The gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 4, characterized in that:
According to this feature, it is possible to prevent the player's attention from decreasing to a specific image due to the execution of the preview effect.

The gaming machine of Form 6 is the gaming machine described in Forms 1 to 5,
The effect executing means may be arranged such that the visibility of the specific image differs between when operating the movable body in the suggestive effect and when operating the movable body in the specific effect (for example, FIGS. 10-32 and 10-32). As shown in FIG. 34, the player can see the reach effect while the movable body motion suggestion effect B is being executed, but as shown in FIGS. is the part where the visibility of the reach effect is reduced due to the explosion effect image 109SG005B being displayed on the image display device 5)
It is characterized by
According to this feature, the visibility of a specific image changes depending on the operating state of the movable body, so it becomes easy to understand whether the motion is a suggestive performance motion or a specific performance motion, and it is also possible to distinguish between the movable body and the specific image. The degree of attention can be adjusted.

The gaming machine of Form 7 is the gaming machine described in Forms 1 to 6,
The effect execution means is capable of displaying a first effect image for the movable body and a second effect image for the specific image (for example, in Modified Example 109SG-3, the image display device 5 displays a first effect image for the movable body and a second effect image for the specific image). A part that can display both the explosion effect image 109SG005B according to the action and the effect image according to the progress of the battle performance),
The sizes of the first effect image and the second effect image are different (for example, as a modified example 109SG-3, the effect image 109SG005B of an explosion corresponding to the movement of a movable body and the effect image corresponding to the progress of a battle production) (parts that differ in size)
It is characterized by
According to this feature, it is possible to display an effect image of an appropriate size corresponding to the difference between the movable object and the specific image.

The gaming machine of Form 8 is the gaming machine described in Forms 1 to 7,
The effect execution means is capable of displaying a first effect image for the movable body and a second effect image for the specific image (for example, in Modified Example 109SG-3, the image display device 5 displays a first effect image for the movable body and a second effect image for the specific image). A part that can display both the explosion effect image 109SG005B according to the action and the effect image according to the progress of the battle performance),
The image transparency of the first effect image and the image transparency of the second effect image are different (for example, as a modified example 109SG-3, the effect image 109SG005B of an explosion according to the movement of a movable body and the progress of a battle production (The part where the image transparency differs from the corresponding effect image)
It is characterized by
According to this feature, it is possible to display an effect image with an appropriate image transparency corresponding to the difference between the movable object and the specific image.

Type 9 gaming machine is
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous for a player,
A movable body (for example, a first movable body 109SG401, a second movable body 109SG402L, a third movable body 109SG402R) that is movably provided,
A specific performance that notifies the performance result by operating the movable body (for example, movable body motion performance A or movable body motion performance B), and repeatedly moves the movable body before the specific performance is executed. Suggestive effects that suggest that the specific effect is to be executed (for example, movable body movement suggestion effect A or movable body movement suggestion effect B), and effect execution means (for example, the effect control CPU 120 (a part that executes the variable display processing shown in 10-19);
Equipped with
The performance execution means is
When executing the specific effect, a specific image can be displayed (for example, as shown in Figures 10-32 and 10-34, during the reach effect of super reach β1, ally character B and enemy The part that displays character A, and displays ally character B and enemy character B during the reach performance of super reach β2),
The motion of the movable body in the suggested performance is ended a predetermined period of time before the timing at which the movable body is started to operate in the specific performance (for example, as shown in FIGS. 10-21 and 10-23, the movable body (a part where the movable body motion suggestion performance ends before the period T3 before the start of the motion performance execution),
Different types of performance sounds can be output before and after the predetermined period (for example, as shown in Figures 10-21 and 10-23, during execution of the moving body motion suggestion performance, BGM is output from the speakers 8L and 8R). , SE, the part that outputs BGM, SE, and jackpot notification sound from speakers 8L and 8R while the movable body movement performance is being performed).
The types of effect sounds during the predetermined period are smaller than the types of effect sounds that were output immediately before the predetermined period (for example, as shown in FIGS. 10-21 and 10-23, during period T3 is the part where only SE is output from speakers 8L and 8R),
The specific image includes a first specific image and a second specific image different from the first specific image, and is in an advantageous state when the first specific image is displayed and when the second specific image is displayed. (For example, as shown in Figure 10-9, the variable display of Super Reach β2, in which ally character B and enemy character B are displayed during the reach performance, (The part where the ratio of control to the jackpot game state is higher than the variable display of super reach β1 where enemy character A is displayed),
The control cycle of the movable body by the effect execution means is different from the update cycle of the specific image (for example, the movement control cycle of the first movable body 109SG401, the second movable body 109SG402L, and the third movable body 109SG402R is 1 ms). In contrast, the update cycle of the effect image displayed on the image display device 5 is 33 ms)
It is characterized by
According to this feature, it is possible to easily recognize that the type of performance sound changes before and after the predetermined period when the movable body does not move.

The gaming machine of form 10 is
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous for a player,
A movable body (for example, a first movable body 109SG401, a second movable body 109SG402L, a third movable body 109SG402R) that is movably provided,
A specific performance that notifies the performance result by operating the movable body (for example, movable body motion performance A or movable body motion performance B), and repeatedly moves the movable body before the specific performance is executed. Suggestive effects that suggest that the specific effect is to be executed (for example, movable body movement suggestion effect A or movable body movement suggestion effect B), and effect execution means (for example, the effect control CPU 120 (a part that executes the variable display processing shown in 10-19);
Equipped with
The performance execution means is
When executing the specific effect, a specific image can be displayed (for example, as shown in Figures 10-32 and 10-34, during the reach effect of super reach β1, ally character B and enemy The part that displays character A, and displays ally character B and enemy character B during the reach performance of super reach β2),
The motion of the movable body in the suggested performance is ended a predetermined period of time before the timing at which the movable body is started to operate in the specific performance (for example, as shown in FIGS. 10-21 and 10-23, the movable body (a part where the movable body motion suggestion performance ends before the period T3 before the start of the motion performance execution),
The predetermined period is a period longer than the execution period of one unit motion in which the movable body is repeatedly operated, and shorter than a period in which the movable body is repeatedly operated in the suggestion performance (for example, as shown in FIG. 10-24, the period T3 is longer than the period T1 required for one reciprocating movement of the first movable body 109SG401 between the retracted position and the suggested position),
The operation period of the movable body in the specific performance is longer than the period in which the movable body is repeatedly operated in the suggestion performance (for example, as shown in FIGS. 10-21 to 10-24, the period T3 is , a portion that is shorter than the period T2 in which the movable body motion suggestion performance is executed),
The specific image includes a first specific image and a second specific image different from the first specific image, and is in an advantageous state when the first specific image is displayed and when the second specific image is displayed. (For example, as shown in Figure 10-9, the variable display of Super Reach β2, in which ally character B and enemy character B are displayed during the reach performance, (The part where the ratio of control to the jackpot game state is higher than the variable display of super reach β1 where enemy character A is displayed),
The control cycle of the movable body by the effect execution means is different from the update cycle of the specific image (for example, the movement control cycle of the first movable body 109SG401, the second movable body 109SG402L, and the third movable body 109SG402R is 1 ms). In contrast, the update cycle of the effect image displayed on the image display device 5 is 33 ms)
It is characterized by
According to this feature, it is possible to prevent movements in a specific performance from being mistakenly recognized as movements in a suggestion performance, and also to prevent the period of suggestion from being longer than the period of movement of the movable body in the specific performance of the suggestion target. It is also possible to prevent a decline in interest due to such factors.

The gaming machine of form 11 is
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous for a player,
A movable body (for example, a first movable body 109SG401, a second movable body 109SG402L, a third movable body 109SG402R) that is movably provided,
A specific performance that notifies the performance result by operating the movable body (for example, movable body motion performance A or movable body motion performance B), and repeatedly moves the movable body before the specific performance is executed. Suggestive effects that suggest that the specific effect is to be executed (for example, movable body movement suggestion effect A or movable body movement suggestion effect B), and effect execution means (for example, the effect control CPU 120 (a part that executes the variable display processing shown in 10-19);
Equipped with
The performance execution means is
When executing the specific effect, a specific image can be displayed (for example, as shown in Figures 10-32 and 10-34, during the reach effect of super reach β1, ally character B and enemy The part that displays character A, and displays ally character B and enemy character B during the reach performance of super reach β2),
The motion of the movable body in the suggested performance is ended a predetermined period of time before the timing at which the movable body is started to operate in the specific performance (for example, as shown in FIGS. 10-21 and 10-23, the movable body (a part where the movable body motion suggestion performance ends before the period T3 before the start of the motion performance execution),
During the predetermined period, at least the visibility of the background image is set to a first low visibility state (for example, as a modification example 109SG-4, after the movable body motion suggestion performance and enlarged display period have ended, the movable body motion performance or miss notification is performed). During the period up to the start timing of the performance, the contrast and brightness on the image display device 5 are set to a first low visibility state lower than before the end of the enlarged display period),
When the movable body starts operating after the predetermined period, a second low visibility state is set in which the visibility is lower than the first low visibility state (for example, as a modification 109SG04, the contrast and brightness of the image display device 5 are changed). (a portion in which the visibility of the friendly character and the enemy character is further reduced by changing the first low visibility state to a second low visibility state that is even lower),
The specific image includes a first specific image and a second specific image different from the first specific image, and is in an advantageous state when the first specific image is displayed and when the second specific image is displayed. (For example, as shown in Figure 10-9, the variable display of Super Reach β2, in which ally character B and enemy character B are displayed during the reach performance, (The part where the ratio of control to the jackpot game state is higher than the variable display of super reach β1 where enemy character A is displayed),
The control cycle of the movable body by the effect execution means is different from the update cycle of the specific image (for example, the movement control cycle of the first movable body 109SG401, the second movable body 109SG402L, and the third movable body 109SG402R is 1 ms). In contrast, the update cycle of the effect image displayed on the image display device 5 is 33 ms)
It is characterized by
According to this feature, it is possible to easily recognize that it is a predetermined period of time, and it is also possible to increase attention to the movement of the movable body in the specific performance.

The gaming machine according to Form 12 is
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous for a player,
A movable body (for example, a first movable body 109SG401, a second movable body 109SG402L, a third movable body 109SG402R) that is movably provided,
A specific performance that notifies the performance result by operating the movable body (for example, movable body motion performance A or movable body motion performance B), and repeatedly moves the movable body before the specific performance is executed. Suggestive effects that suggest that the specific effect is to be executed (for example, movable body movement suggestion effect A or movable body movement suggestion effect B), and effect execution means (for example, the effect control CPU 120 (a part that executes the variable display processing shown in 10-19);
Equipped with
The performance execution means is
It is possible to display a specific image while executing the specific effect and when executing the suggestive effect, and to gradually enlarge and display the specific image while executing the suggestive effect (for example, As shown in Figures 10-32 and 10-34, during the reach performance of Super Reach β1, ally character B and enemy character A are displayed, and these ally character B and enemy character A are enlarged. and, during the reach performance of Super Reach β2, ally character B and enemy character B are displayed, and these ally character B and enemy character B are enlarged).
The motion of the movable body in the suggested performance is ended a predetermined period of time before the timing at which the movable body is started to operate in the specific performance (for example, as shown in FIGS. 10-21 and 10-23, the movable body (a part where the movable body motion suggestion performance ends before the period T3 before the start of the motion performance execution),
The movement of the movable body is started before the specific image is gradually enlarged (for example, as shown in Modification 109SG-1, the movable body is moved at a timing before starting the enlarged display of the friendly character and the enemy character). (The part that performs body movement suggestion)
The specific image includes a first specific image and a second specific image different from the first specific image, and is in an advantageous state when the first specific image is displayed and when the second specific image is displayed. (For example, as shown in Figure 10-9, the variable display of Super Reach β2, in which ally character B and enemy character B are displayed during the reach performance, (The part where the ratio of control to the jackpot game state is higher than the variable display of super reach β1 where enemy character A is displayed),
The control cycle of the movable body by the effect execution means is different from the update cycle of the specific image (for example, the movement control cycle of the first movable body 109SG401, the second movable body 109SG402L, and the third movable body 109SG402R is 1 ms). In contrast, the update cycle of the effect image displayed on the image display device 5 is 33 ms)
It is characterized by
According to this feature, it is possible to easily recognize that it is a predetermined period of time, and it is also possible to increase attention to the repetitive motion of the movable body in the suggestive performance.

The gaming machine of Form 13 is the gaming machine according to any one of Forms 9 to 12,
The movable body has a light emitting part (for example, movable body LED109SG495) that can emit light,
The effect execution means controls the light emitting unit to a non-emission state during the predetermined period (for example, as shown in FIGS. 10-21 to 10-24, from the end of the third enlarged display period, the movable body movement effect or (The part that turns off the movable LED109SG495 during the period until the start of the failure notification performance)
It is characterized by
According to this feature, it is possible to easily recognize that it is a predetermined period in which the movable body is not operating.

The gaming machine of Form 14 is the gaming machine described in Forms 1 to 13,
The movable body includes a first movable body (for example, a first movable body 109SG401) and a second movable body (for example, a second movable body 109SG402L and a third movable body 109SG402R) that can operate independently of the first movable body. including
The performance execution means is
In the repetitive motion of the suggested effect, only one of the first movable body or the second movable body is operated (for example, as shown in FIGS. 10-32 and 10-34, the movable body motion suggestion effect B Now, the part that moves only the first movable body 109SG401),
In the operation of the specific performance, both the first movable body and the second movable body are operated (for example, as shown in FIGS. 10-33 and 10-35, in movable body motion performance B, the first movable body and the second movable body are The part that operates all of the first movable body 109SG401, the second movable body 109SG402L, and the third movable body 109SG402R)
It is characterized by
According to this feature, it is possible to easily distinguish whether the motion of the movable body is a motion of a suggestive effect or a motion of a specific effect.

The gaming machine of Form 15 is the gaming machine described in Forms 1 to 14,
The movable body has a light emitting part (for example, movable body LED109SG495) that can emit light,
The performance execution means is
When the specific image is gradually enlarged and displayed, the light emitting section is caused to emit light at a first brightness (for example, as shown in FIGS. 10-21 to 10-24, during the first enlarged display period and during the second In the enlarged display period and the third enlarged display period, the movable LED 109SG495 is made to emit light at a brightness C1),
In the specific performance, at least during the period in which the performance result is announced, the light emitting unit is caused to emit light at a second brightness that is higher than the first brightness (for example, as shown in FIGS. 10-21 and 10-23). , while the movable body movement performance is being executed, the movable body LED 109SG495 is made to emit light at a brightness C2 that is higher than the brightness C1)
It is characterized by
According to this feature, it becomes easier to recognize that it is the period in which the performance results are shown, and the interest of the period can also be improved.

The gaming machine of form 16 is
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous for a player,
A movable body (for example, a first movable body 109SG401, a second movable body 109SG402L, a third movable body 109SG402R) that is movably provided,
A specific performance that notifies the performance result by operating the movable body (for example, movable body motion performance A or movable body motion performance B), and repeatedly moves the movable body before the specific performance is executed. Suggestive effects that suggest that the specific effect is to be executed (for example, movable body movement suggestion effect A or movable body movement suggestion effect B), and effect execution means (for example, the effect control CPU 120 (a part that executes the variable display processing shown in 10-19);
Equipped with
The performance execution means is
It is possible to display a specific image while executing the specific effect and when executing the suggestive effect, and to gradually enlarge and display the specific image while executing the suggestive effect (for example, As shown in Figures 10-32 and 10-34, during the reach performance of Super Reach β1, ally character B and enemy character A are displayed, and these ally character B and enemy character A are enlarged. (The part that displays ally character B and enemy character B during the reach effect of Super Reach β2, and enlarges and displays these ally character B and enemy character B)
When the movable body is operated in the suggestive effect, it is possible to display a different type of effect image from the effect image displayed when the movable body is operated in the specific effect (for example, , as a modified example 109SG-5, a part where different effect images are displayed on the image display device 5 during execution of the movable body movement effect and during execution of the movable body movement effect),
In the suggestive effect, the number of types of effect images displayed when the movable body is operated is greater than the number of types of effect images displayed when the movable body is operated in the specific effect. (For example, as a modified example 109SG-5, the number of types of effect images displayed on the image display device 5 during the execution of the movable body motion suggestion effect is displayed on the image display device 5 during the execution of the movable body motion suggestion effect. (the part that is larger than the number of types of directed images),
The specific image includes a first specific image and a second specific image different from the first specific image, and is in an advantageous state when the first specific image is displayed and when the second specific image is displayed. (For example, as shown in Figure 10-9, the variable display of Super Reach β2, in which ally character B and enemy character B are displayed during the reach performance, (The part where the ratio of control to the jackpot game state is higher than the variable display of super reach β1 where enemy character A is displayed),
The control cycle of the movable body by the effect execution means is different from the update cycle of the specific image (for example, the movement control cycle of the first movable body 109SG401, the second movable body 109SG402L, and the third movable body 109SG402R is 1 ms). In contrast, the update cycle of the effect image displayed on the image display device 5 is 33 ms)
It is characterized by
According to this feature, many types of effect images are displayed during the suggestive performance in which an action is repeated, so that the interest during the suggestive performance can be improved.

The gaming machine of form 17 is
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous for a player,
A movable body (for example, a first movable body 109SG401, a second movable body 109SG402L, a third movable body 109SG402R) that is movably provided,
A specific performance that notifies the performance result by operating the movable body (for example, movable body motion performance A or movable body motion performance B), and repeatedly moves the movable body before the specific performance is executed. Suggestive effects that suggest that the specific effect is to be executed (for example, movable body movement suggestion effect A or movable body movement suggestion effect B), and effect execution means (for example, the effect control CPU 120 (a part that executes the variable display processing shown in 10-19);
Equipped with
The performance execution means is
In the suggestive performance, it is possible to display a suggestive motion corresponding image corresponding to the motion of the movable body (for example, as modification example 109SG-6, during execution of the movable body motion suggestive performance, the image display device 5 displays a suggestive motion corresponding to the motion of the movable body. (a part that displays an image corresponding to a movable body motion suggestion production corresponding to a motion suggestion production),
In the specific performance, it is possible to display a performance motion corresponding image corresponding to the motion of the movable body (for example, as a modified example 109SG-6, while the movable body motion performance is being performed, the image display device 5 displays the motion of the movable body). (a portion displaying an image different from the movable body action suggestion production compatible image as a movable body motion production compatible image corresponding to the production);
The period during which the suggested motion compatible image is displayed is different from the period during which the performance motion compatible image is displayed (for example, as a variation 109SG-6, the display period of the movable body motion suggestive performance compatible image and the movable body motion compatible image are parts that vary the display period of images),
The specific image includes a first specific image and a second specific image different from the first specific image, and is in an advantageous state when the first specific image is displayed and when the second specific image is displayed. (For example, as shown in Figure 10-9, the variable display of Super Reach β2, in which ally character B and enemy character B are displayed during the reach performance, (The part where the ratio of control to the jackpot game state is higher than the variable display of super reach β1 where enemy character A is displayed),
The control cycle of the movable body by the effect execution means is different from the update cycle of the specific image (for example, the movement control cycle of the first movable body 109SG401, the second movable body 109SG402L, and the third movable body 109SG402R is 1 ms). In contrast, the update cycle of the effect image displayed on the image display device 5 is 33 ms)
It is characterized by
According to this feature, the display period of the suggestive action corresponding image and the production action corresponding image can be set to a period corresponding to each movement of the movable body.

The gaming machine of Form 18 is the gaming machine described in Form 17,
When displaying the performance action compatible image, the performance execution means controls the display to a low visibility state in which visibility is reduced (for example, as modification example 109SG-6, the display device 5 displays the movable body motion performance compatible image). When displayed, the contrast and brightness of the image display device 5 are lowered to reduce the visibility of the movable body motion effect image)
It is characterized by
According to this feature, it is possible to increase attention to the movable body that moves in a specific performance.

The gaming machine of Form 19 is the gaming machine described in Form 17 or Form 18,
The performance execution means is
During the period in which the suggestive action corresponding image is displayed, it is possible to output a suggestive action corresponding sound corresponding to the suggestive action corresponding image (for example, as a modified example 109SG-6, the movable body action suggestive effect corresponding image is displayed on the image display device 5). When displaying, a part that outputs a sound corresponding to the movable body motion suggestion performance corresponding to the movable body motion suggestion performance compatible image from the speaker 8L8R),
During the period of displaying the performance action corresponding image, it is possible to output a performance sound corresponding to the performance action corresponding image, which is different from the suggested action corresponding sound (for example, as modified example 109SG-6). , when displaying an image compatible with movable body motion performance on the image display device 5, a part that outputs a sound corresponding to the movable body motion performance corresponding to the image compatible with the movable body motion performance from the speaker 8L8R)
It is characterized by
According to this feature, it is possible to output sounds according to each corresponding image displayed.

The gaming machine of Form 20 is the gaming machine according to any one of Forms 17 to 19,
The effect execution means is characterized in that it displays the image corresponding to the effect action before the start timing of the movement of the movable body in the specific effect.
According to this feature, it is possible to increase expectations for the start of the movement of the movable body in a specific performance, and it is also possible to further increase attention to the movement of the movable body.

The gaming machine of form 21 is
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous for a player,
A movable body (for example, a first movable body 109SG401, a second movable body 109SG402L, a third movable body 109SG402R) that is movably provided,
A specific performance (for example, movable body movement performance A) that notifies the performance result by operating the movable body, and operating the movable body by displaying a special image before the specific performance is executed. A suggestive effect that suggests that the specific effect will be executed without any action (for example, on the image display device 5, a plurality of star-shaped effect images 109SG005S move toward the movable body 109SG401 at a speed V1. body motion suggestion performance A);
Equipped with
The performance execution means is
In the suggestion effect, the special image is displayed in a manner approaching the movable body at a first speed (for example, as shown in FIGS. 10-28 and 10-30, when executing the movable body motion effect A, , in the image display device 5, a portion where a plurality of star-shaped effect images 109SG005S are displayed so as to move toward the first movable body 109SG401 at a speed V1),
In the specific effect, the special image is displayed in such a manner that it moves away from the movable object at a second speed faster than the first speed (for example, as shown in FIGS. 10-29 and 10-31, When body motion production A is executed, a plurality of star-shaped effect images 109SG005S are displayed on the image display device 5 so as to move from the first movable body 109SG401 toward the edge of the image display device 5 at a speed V2. part),
During the display period of the special image, at least the background image is displayed in a low visibility state (for example, as shown in FIGS. 10-28 and 10-30, during execution of movable body motion suggestion effect is a portion where images of friendly character A and enemy character A or enemy character B are displayed with lower contrast than before the first enlarged display period),
When executing the specific effect, a specific image can be displayed (for example, as shown in Figures 10-28 and 10-30, during the reach effect of super reach α1, ally character A and enemy The part that displays character A, and displays ally character A and enemy character B during the reach performance of Super Reach α2),
The specific image includes a first specific image and a second specific image different from the first specific image, and is in an advantageous state when the first specific image is displayed and when the second specific image is displayed. (For example, as shown in Figure 10-9, the variable display of Super Reach β2, in which ally character B and enemy character B are displayed during the reach performance, (The part where the ratio of control to the jackpot game state is higher than the variable display of super reach β1 where enemy character A is displayed),
The control cycle of the movable body by the effect execution means is different from the update cycle of the special image (for example, the movement control cycle of the first movable body 109SG401, the second movable body 109SG402L, and the third movable body 109SG402R is 1 ms). In contrast, the update cycle of the effect image displayed on the image display device 5 is 33 ms)
It is characterized by
According to this feature, it is possible to make the special image stand out, and also to draw attention to the movable body by moving the special image, so it is possible to enhance the performance effect of the movement of the movable body, thereby increasing the enjoyment of the game. can.

The gaming machine of form 22 is
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous for a player,
A movable body (for example, a first movable body 109SG401, a second movable body 109SG402L, a third movable body 109SG402R) that is movably provided,
A specific performance (for example, movable body movement performance A) that notifies the performance result by operating the movable body, and the movable body gradually approaches the movable body at a first speed before the specific performance is executed. Suggestive effects that suggest that the specific effect is executed without operating the movable body by displaying a special image (for example, on the image display device 5, a plurality of star-shaped effect images 109SG005S are displayed at a speed of V1) The movable body motion suggestion effect A) of moving toward the movable body 109SG401 at a speed V1, and the effect execution means (for example, the effect control CPU 120 executes the variable display during effect process shown in FIG. 10-19) part) and
Equipped with
The performance execution means is
In the suggestive effect, the special image is displayed in a manner that acts repeatedly at a first speed (for example, as shown in FIGS. 10-28 and 10-30, when the movable body movement effect A is executed, the image display In the device 5, a portion where a plurality of star-shaped effect images 109SG005S are displayed as moving toward the first movable body 109SG401 at a speed V1),
In the specific effect, the special image is displayed in such a manner that it moves away from the movable object at a second speed faster than the first speed (for example, as shown in FIGS. 10-29 and 10-31, When body motion production A is executed, a plurality of star-shaped effect images 109SG005S are displayed on the image display device 5 so as to move from the first movable body 109SG401 toward the edge of the image display device 5 at a speed V2. part),
During the display period of the special image, effect images other than the special image are displayed in a low-visibility state (for example, as shown in FIGS. 10-28 and 10-30, a moving object motion suggesting effect During the execution of A, the images of friendly character A and enemy character A or enemy character B are displayed with lower contrast than before the first enlarged display period),
When executing the specific effect, a specific image can be displayed (for example, as shown in Figures 10-28 and 10-30, during the reach effect of super reach α1, ally character A and enemy The part that displays character A, and displays ally character A and enemy character B during the reach performance of super reach β2),
The specific image includes a first specific image and a second specific image different from the first specific image, and is in an advantageous state when the first specific image is displayed and when the second specific image is displayed. (For example, as shown in Figure 10-9, the variable display of Super Reach β2, in which ally character B and enemy character B are displayed during the reach performance, (The part where the ratio of control to the jackpot game state is higher than the variable display of super reach β1 where enemy character A is displayed),
The control cycle of the movable body by the effect execution means is different from the update cycle of the special image (for example, the movement control cycle of the first movable body 109SG401, the second movable body 109SG402L, and the third movable body 109SG402R is 1 ms). In contrast, the update cycle of the effect image displayed on the image display device 5 is 33 ms)
It is characterized by
According to this feature, it is possible to make the special image stand out, and also to draw attention to the movable body by moving the special image, so it is possible to enhance the performance effect of the movement of the movable body, thereby increasing the enjoyment of the game. can.

The gaming machine of Form 23 is the gaming machine according to Form 21 or Form 22,
The performance execution means hides the special image for a predetermined period immediately before the start timing of the movable body in the specific performance (as shown in FIGS. 10-28(F) and 10-30(F)). (Before executing the movable body movement effect A or the deviation notification effect, the star-shaped effect image 109SG005S is not displayed on the image display device 5)
It is characterized by
According to this feature, since the special image is not displayed, it is possible to easily recognize that the movement of the movable body is started.

The gaming machine of Form 24 is the gaming machine according to any one of Forms 21 to 23,
The first speed is a speed within a predetermined range, and within the predetermined range, the first speed changes according to the proximity of the special image (for example, as shown in Modification Example 109SG-7, the speed V1 is set to a predetermined range). (variable within the range),
The second speed is a speed faster than the maximum speed in the predetermined range (for example, as shown in modification example 109SG-7, the speed of the plurality of star-shaped effect images 109SG005S when moving body motion production A is executed) Regarding V2, the part where the speed is faster than the maximum speed of speed V1)
It is characterized by
According to this feature, since the moving speed of the special image changes, the interest in the game can be improved.

The gaming machine of Form 25 is the gaming machine according to any one of Forms 21 to 24,
The performance execution means is
It is possible to output a plurality of motion sound effects corresponding to the repeated motion of the movable body or the motion of the special image (for example, output a plurality of sounds as motion suggestion sounds and jackpot notification sounds output from speakers 8L and 8R). possible part),
It is possible to output different action sound effects depending on the output timing (for example, by setting multiple output start timings of the action suggestion sound and jackpot notification sound, and determining at which timing the output of the action suggestion sound and jackpot notification sound starts. (The part that can output different sounds from speakers 8L and 8R depending on the situation)
It is characterized by
According to this feature, it is possible to easily recognize that the repeating motion of the movable body or the motion of the special image is being executed, and since the motion sound effect changes depending on the output timing, it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(Configuration of pachinko machine 1, etc.)
FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine 1, showing the layout of the main components. A pachinko game machine (game machine) 1 is roughly divided into a game board (gauge board) 2 that constitutes a game board surface, and a game machine frame (base frame) 3 that supports and fixes the game board 2. A game area is formed on the game board 2, and a game ball as a game medium is fired from a predetermined ball launcher into this game area.

Note that "variable display" of special symbols means, for example, displaying a plurality of types of special symbols in a variable manner (the same applies to other symbols described later). The variations include updated display of a plurality of symbols, scroll display of a plurality of symbols, deformation of one or more symbols, enlargement/reduction of one or more symbols, and the like. In the variation of special symbols and normal symbols described below, a plurality of types of special symbols or normal symbols are updated and displayed. In the variation of decorative patterns described below, a plurality of types of decorative patterns are scrolled or updated, or 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 the variable display of other symbols described later). Note that the variable display may be expressed as a variable display or fluctuation.

The special symbol variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A is also referred to as a “first special symbol”, and the special symbol variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B is also referred to as a “second special symbol”. Further, a special map game using the first special map is also referred to as a "first special map game", and a special map game using the second special map is also referred to as a "second special map game". Note that there may be only one type of special symbol display device that performs variable display of special symbols.

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), an organic EL (electro luminescence), or the like, and displays various effect images. The image display device 5 may include a projector and a screen. The image display device 5 displays various effect images.

For example, on the screen of the image display device 5, in synchronization with the first special pattern game and the second special pattern game, decorative patterns (such as patterns showing numbers, etc.) as multiple types of decorative identification information different from the special pattern are displayed. A variable display is performed. Here, in synchronization with the first special figure game or the second special figure game, decorative figures are displayed variably (for example, up and down direction (scroll display and update display). In addition, the variable display of the special figure game and the decorative pattern which are executed synchronously is collectively referred to as simply variable display.

A display area may be provided on the screen of the image display device 5 for displaying a pending display corresponding to a variable display whose execution is pending, and an active display corresponding to a variable display currently being executed. The pending display and the active display are collectively referred to as a variable display compatible display corresponding to the variable display.

The number of pending variable displays is also called the number of pending memories. The number of pending memories corresponding to the first special figure game is also referred to as the first number of pending memories, and the number of pending memories corresponding to the second special figure game is also referred to as the second number of pending memories. The sum of the first number of pending memories and the second number of pending memories is also referred to as the total number of pending memories.

At predetermined positions on the game board 2, a first hold indicator 25A and a second hold indicator 25B each including a plurality of LEDs are provided. The first hold display 25A displays the number of first hold memories based on the number of lit LEDs. The second hold display 25B displays the second hold storage number based on the number of lit LEDs.

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

The winning ball device 6A forms a first starting winning hole that is always kept open to allow game balls to enter, for example, by a predetermined ball receiving member. When a game ball enters the first starting winning hole, a predetermined number (for example, three) of winning balls are paid out, and the first special symbol game can be started.

The variable prize winning ball device 6B (normal electric accessory) forms a second starting prize opening that changes between a closed state and an open state by a solenoid 81 (see FIG. 3). The variable prize winning ball device 6B includes, for example, an electric tulip-shaped accessory having a pair of movable wing pieces, and when the solenoid 81 is in the OFF state, the movable wing pieces are in a vertical position, so that the tips of the movable wing pieces are comes close to the winning ball device 6A, and enters a closed state in which the game ball does not enter the second starting winning opening (it is also said that the second starting winning opening enters a closed state). On the other hand, when the solenoid 81 is in the ON state, the movable wing pieces of the variable winning ball device 6B are in the tilted position, so that the variable winning ball device 6B enters the open state where the game ball can enter the second starting winning opening (second starting winning ball). It is also said that the prize opening will be open.) When the game ball enters the second starting prize opening, a predetermined number (for example, three) of prize balls are paid out, and the second special figure game can be started. The variable winning ball device 6B may be any device that can change between a closed state and an open state, and is not limited to one that includes an electric tulip type accessory.

At predetermined positions on the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, three locations on the lower left side of the game area and one location above the variable winning ball device 6B), there are always kept in a constant open state by predetermined ball receiver members. A general prize opening 10 is provided. In this case, when entering any of the general winning holes 10, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

A special variable winning ball device 7 having a big winning hole is provided between the winning ball device 6A and the variable winning ball device 6B. The special variable winning ball device 7 is equipped with a big winning hole door that is driven to open and close by a solenoid 82 (see FIG. 3), and has a big winning hole as a specific area that changes between an open state and a closed state by the big winning hole door. Form.

As an example, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the big winning hole door (special electric accessory) is in the OFF state, the big winning hole door closes the big winning hole, and the game ball is You will not be able to enter (pass through) the prize opening. On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the big winning hole door is in the on state, the big winning hole door opens the big winning hole so that the game ball can easily enter the big winning hole. Become.

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

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

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

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

A normal symbol holding display 25C is provided below the normal symbol display 20. The Fuzu-zu pending display 25C is configured to include, for example, four LEDs, and displays the Fuzu-zu pending storage number, which is the number of Fuzu games whose execution is pending, by the number of lit LEDs.

In addition to the above structure, the surface of the game board 2 is provided with a windmill that changes the downward direction and speed of the game ball and a large number of obstacle nails. At the lowest part of the gaming area, there is provided an out opening into which game balls that have not entered any of the winning openings are taken in.

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

A movable body 32 is provided at a predetermined position on the game board 2 (a position above the image display device 5 in FIG. 1) that operates according to the performance. Further, the movable body 32 is provided with a movable body lamp 9d. The movable lamp 9d, the main lamp 9a, the frame lamp 9b, and the attacker lamp 9c described above may be collectively referred to as a game effect lamp 9. Note that the main lamp 9a, frame lamp 9b, attacker lamp 9c, and movable lamp 9d include LEDs.

At the lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3, a ball-hitting operation handle (operation knob) 30 is provided which is operated by a player or the like in order to fire a game ball toward a gaming area using a ball-launching device.

At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area, game balls paid out as prize balls and game balls lent out by a predetermined ball rental machine are held (stored) so that they can be supplied to the batted ball firing device. ) is provided with a batted ball supply tray (upper tray). Incidentally, the gaming machine frame 3 may be provided with a payout section (hit ball supply tray) apart from the upper tray from which prize balls are paid out when the upper tray is full.

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

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

In the pachinko game machine 1, a stick controller 31A and a push button 31B are provided as detection means for detecting a player's movement (operation, etc.), but detection means other than these may be provided.

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

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

The display monitor 29 can display winning information such as consecutive ratios, winning ratios, and bases. The consecutive ratio is the ratio of the number of prize balls that land in the big prize opening (attacker) out of the total number of prize balls. The winning ratio is the ratio of the number of prize balls that land in the second starting prize opening (electronic chew) and the number of prize balls that land in the grand prize opening (attacker) out of the total number of prize balls. The base is the ratio of the total number of prize balls to the number of game balls launched. When in the setting change state or setting confirmation state, the display monitor 29 can display the setting values in the pachinko gaming machine 1. The display monitor 29 only needs to be capable of displaying setting values to be changed or checked when the settings are changed or checked.

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

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

(Summary of game progress)
When a player rotates a ball-hitting operation handle 30 provided in the pachinko game machine 1, a game ball is launched toward a game area. When the game ball passes through the passage gate 41, the normal pattern display 20 starts the normal pattern game. In addition, if the game ball passes through the passage gate 41 during the period during which the previous Fuzu game was being executed (the game ball passed through the passage gate 41, but the Fuzu game based on the passage cannot be executed immediately), , the game based on the passage is suspended up to a predetermined upper limit (for example, 4).

In this general pattern game, if a specific normal pattern (a pattern per normal pattern) is stopped and displayed, the display result of the normal pattern becomes ``a common pattern hit''. On the other hand, if a normal symbol other than the regular symbol (ordinary symbol losing symbol) is stopped and displayed as a confirmed ordinary symbol, the display result of the ordinary symbol becomes "ordinary symbol losing". When it becomes a "normal map hit", opening control is performed to keep the variable winning ball device 6B open for a predetermined period of time (the second starting winning opening is brought into the open state).

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

In addition, if the game ball enters the starting prize opening (wins) during the period when the special drawing game is being executed or during the period when it is controlled in the jackpot game state or small winning game state (described later) (the starting prize has occurred) If the special pattern game based on the starting prize cannot be executed immediately), the execution of the special pattern game based on the entry is suspended until a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4).

In the special pattern game, if a specific special pattern (a jackpot pattern, e.g. "7", the actual pattern differs depending on the jackpot type described later) is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special pattern, it becomes a "jackpot" and the jackpot pattern If a predetermined special symbol (a small winning symbol, for example "2") different from the above is stopped and displayed, it becomes a "small winning". Further, if a special symbol (a losing symbol, for example "-") different from the jackpot symbol or the small winning symbol is stopped and displayed, it becomes a "loser".

After the display result in the special figure game becomes a "jackpot", the game is controlled to be in a jackpot game state as an advantageous state for the player. After the display result in the special figure game becomes a "small win", the game is controlled to a 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 determined by the timing when a predetermined period of time (for example, 29 seconds or 1.8 seconds) elapses, or the timing until the number of game balls that enter the grand prize opening reaches a predetermined number (for example, 9 balls). This will continue until the earliest of the two. The predetermined period is the upper limit period during which the big prize opening can be opened in one round, and hereinafter also referred to as the upper limit opening period. One cycle in which the big prize opening is opened in this way is called a round (round game). In the jackpot game state, the round can be repeated until it reaches a predetermined upper limit number of times (15 or 2 times).

In the jackpot game state, the player can receive a prize ball by entering the game ball into the jackpot opening. Therefore, the jackpot gaming state is an advantageous state for the player. The greater the number of rounds in the jackpot gaming state and the longer the open upper limit period, the more advantageous it is for the player.

In addition, the jackpot type is set in "Jackpot". For example, we prepare multiple types of opening modes for the jackpot (number of rounds and maximum opening period) and gaming states after the jackpot gaming state (normal state, time-saving state, variable probability state, etc.), and set the jackpot type accordingly. has been done. As the jackpot types, there may be provided a jackpot type in which many prize balls can be obtained, a jackpot type in which few prize balls can be obtained, or a jackpot type in which few 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 manner. For example, in the small winning gaming state, the opening mode is the same as the jackpot gaming state for some jackpot types (the number of openings of the big winning opening is the same as the number of rounds above, and the closing timing of the big winning opening is also the same). etc.), the big prize opening will be open. In addition, similar to the jackpot type, a small hit type may also be provided for "small hit".

After the jackpot gaming state ends, depending on the above-mentioned jackpot type, it may be controlled to a time saving state or a variable probability state.

In the time-saving state, control (time-saving control) is executed to shorten the average special symbol variation time (period for varying the special symbol) compared to the normal state. In the short time state, by shortening the average fluctuation time (period for changing the general pattern) than in the normal state, and by increasing the probability of hitting the normal pattern in the general drawing game compared to the normal state, etc. Control (high opening control, high base control) that makes it easier for game balls to enter the second starting prize opening is also executed. The time saving state is a state in which the variation efficiency of the special symbols (especially the second special symbol) is improved, so it is an advantageous state for the player.

In the variable probability state (probability variable state), in addition to the time saving control, variable probability control is executed in which the probability that the displayed result is a "jackpot" is higher than in the normal state. The variable probability state is a state that is more advantageous to the player because it improves the efficiency of changing the special symbols and is also a state where it is easy to hit the jackpot.

The time saving state and the variable probability state continue until any one of the end conditions is met first, such as the execution of the special figure game a predetermined number of times and the start of the next jackpot game state. A condition where the termination condition is that the special figure game has been executed a predetermined number of times is also called number-cutting (number-cutting time reduction, number-cutting probability variable, etc.).

A normal state is a gaming 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, or a variable probability state, and the display result in the Fuzu game is "Fuzu hit". The pachinko game machine 1, such as the probability and the probability that the display result in the special figure game will be a "jackpot", is set to the initial setting state of the pachinko game machine 1 (for example, when a system reset is performed, a predetermined return after the power is turned on). This state is controlled in the same way as when no processing is executed).

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

After the small hit game state ends, the game state is not changed, and the display result of the special figure game continues to be controlled to the previous game state when it became a "small win" (However, if a "small win" occurs) If the special figure game of the hour is the special figure game of the predetermined number of times in the above-mentioned number cut, the game state is naturally changed). It should be noted that the display result of the special figure game does not need to be a "small win".

Note that the gaming state may change based on the game ball passing through a specific area (for example, a specific area within the big winning opening) during the jackpot gaming state. For example, when the game ball passes through a specific area, the control may be changed to a variable probability state after the jackpot game state.
(Progress of production, etc.)

In the pachinko game machine 1, various effects (effects for notifying the progress of the game or for enlivening the game) are executed according to the progress of the game. The performance will be explained below. The effect is performed by displaying various effect images on the image display device 5, but in addition to or in place of the display, audio output from the speakers 8L and 8R and the game effect lamp 9 are performed. It may be performed as an effect using lighting or extinguishing of the lights, movement of the movable body 32, or any effect device including some or all of these.

As a performance executed according to the progress of the game, the "left", "middle", "right" decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided on the image display device 5 display the first special pattern game or the first special pattern display area 5L, 5C, and 5R. 2. Corresponding to the start of the special figure game, variable display of decorative symbols is started. At the timing when the display result (also referred to as a fixed special pattern) is stopped and displayed in the first special pattern game or the second special pattern game, the fixed decorative pattern (a combination of three decorative patterns) that is the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern ) is also stopped and displayed (derived).

During the period from when the variable display of the decorative symbols starts until it ends, the mode of the variable display of the decorative symbols may become a predetermined reach mode (reach is established). Here, the reach mode refers to the variable display of decorative symbols that are not yet displayed while the decorative symbols that are stopped and displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 form part of a jackpot combination that will be described later. This refers to the manner in which the situation continues.

Furthermore, a ready-to-win effect is executed in response to the above-mentioned ready-to-win mode being set during the variable display of the decorative symbols. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the percentage of display results (display results of special pattern games and display results of variable display of decorative symbols) becoming a "jackpot" (also referred to as jackpot reliability or jackpot expectation level) is determined depending on the performance mode. A plurality of different types of reach effects are executed. The reach performance includes, for example, normal reach and super reach, which has higher jackpot reliability than normal reach.

When the display result of the special figure game becomes a "jackpot", a fixed decorative pattern that becomes a predetermined jackpot combination is derived as a display result of the variable display of decorative patterns on the screen of the image display device 5 (decorative pattern). The display result of the variable display of symbols is a "jackpot"). As an example, the same decorative symbols (for example, "7", etc.) are all stopped and displayed on predetermined valid lines in the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. .

In the case of a "probable variable jackpot" that is controlled to a variable probability state after the end of the jackpot gaming state, odd-numbered decorative symbols (for example, "7", etc.) are stopped and displayed, and the variable probability state is changed after the jackpot gaming state ends. In the case of an uncontrolled "uncertain variable jackpot (normal jackpot)", even-numbered decorative symbols (for example, "6", etc.) may be stopped and displayed all together. In this case, the odd-numbered decorative patterns are also referred to as variable probability patterns, and the even-numbered decorative patterns are also referred to as non-probable variable patterns (normal patterns). After reaching the reach mode with non-probability variable symbols, a promotion performance that ultimately becomes a "probability variable jackpot" may be executed.

When the display result of the special figure game becomes a "small win", 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.) is derived (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern becomes a "small hit"). As an example, decorative symbols constituting a chance are displayed in a stopped state on predetermined active lines in the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. In addition, when the display result of the special figure game becomes a "jackpot" for some jackpot types (jackpot type in a jackpot game state in the same manner as the small win game state) and when it becomes a "small win". , a common determined decorative pattern may be derived and displayed.

If the display result of the special pattern game is a "lose", the mode of variable display of the decorative pattern does not become the reach mode, and the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern is the fixed decorative pattern of the non-reach combination (" ) may be stopped and displayed (the display result of the variable display of decorative symbols may be "non-reach loss"). In addition, if the display result is a "lose", after the variable display mode of the decorative design becomes the reach mode, a predetermined reach combination that is not a jackpot combination ("reach loss") is displayed as the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol. The fixed decorative pattern (also referred to as "decorative pattern") may be stopped and displayed (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern may be "reach loss").

The performances that can be performed by the pachinko gaming machine 1 also include displaying the above-mentioned variable display compatible display (pending display and active display). In addition, as other effects, for example, a preview effect that foretells the reliability of the jackpot is executed during the variable display of the decorative symbols. The preview performance includes a preview performance that foretells the reliability of a jackpot in a variable display that is currently being executed, and a preview performance that foretells the reliability of a jackpot in a variable display before execution (a variable display whose execution is pending). As the pre-read preview performance, a performance that changes the display mode of the variable display compatible display (suspended display or active display) to a different mode than usual may be performed.

In addition, in the image display device 5, by temporarily stopping the decorative pattern during the variable display of the decorative pattern and then restarting the variable display, one variable display can be made to appear pseudo as multiple variable displays. A pseudo-continuous performance may also be executed.

Even during the jackpot game state, a jackpot performance for notifying the jackpot game state is executed. As the jackpot performance, a performance that notifies the number of rounds or a promotion performance that indicates that the value of the jackpot game state is improved may be executed. Further, even during the small winning game state, a small winning performance for notifying the small winning gaming state is executed. In addition, the jackpot game during the small win game state and some jackpot types (jackpot type of the jackpot game state in the same manner as the small win game state, for example, the jackpot type that makes the subsequent gaming state a high probability state). By performing a common performance depending on the state, the player may not be able to tell whether the player is currently in a small win game state or a jackpot game state. In such a case, by executing a common performance after the end of the small win gaming state and after the end of the jackpot gaming state, it is possible to make it impossible to distinguish between a high probability state and a low probability state. It's okay.

Further, for example, when a special figure game or the like is not being executed, a demonstration image is displayed on the image display device 5 (a 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, an audio control board 13, a lamp control board 14, a relay board 15, etc. as shown in FIG. 3, for example. In addition, various boards such as a payout control board, an information terminal board, a firing control board, etc. are arranged on the back of the pachinko game machine 1. Furthermore, a power supply board 17 is also mounted. Various control boards are not only electronic circuit boards such as printed wiring boards with conductor patterns on which electrical components can be mounted, but also electronic circuit boards that are configured to have electrical components mounted on them to achieve specific electrical functions. This concept includes electronic circuit mounting boards.

In the pachinko game machine 1, power from an AC power source such as AC 100V in an external power source such as a commercial power source can be supplied to electrical components including various control boards such as the main board 11 and the performance control board 12 through the power board 17. The power supply board 17 includes, for example, a rectifier circuit for converting alternating current (AC) into direct current (DC), a power supply circuit for converting a predetermined direct current voltage into a specific direct current voltage (for example, 12 V direct current, 5 V direct current, etc.), etc. We are prepared.

The main board 11 is a control board on the main side, and includes the progress of the above-mentioned games in the pachinko gaming machine 1 (execution of the special drawing game (including management of reservations), execution of the general drawing game (including management of reservations), jackpot, etc. It has a function to control the gaming state, small winning gaming state, gaming state, etc.). The main board 11 includes 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 performs processing for controlling the progress of the game (processing for realizing the functions of the main board 11) by executing a program stored in the ROM 101. At this time, various data stored in the ROM 101 (variation patterns described later, production 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 serves as a backup RAM in which the stored contents are saved for a predetermined period even if the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped, in part or in whole. Note that all or part of the program stored in the ROM 101 may be loaded into the RAM 102 and executed on the RAM 102.

The random number circuit 104 updatesably counts numerical data indicating various random numbers (gaming random numbers) used when controlling the progress of the game. The gaming random number may be updated by the CPU 103 executing a predetermined computer program (updated by software).

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

The switch circuit 110 receives detection signals (when a game ball passes or A detection signal indicating that the switch has entered and the switch has been turned on) is taken in 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.

A reset signal, a power-off signal, and a clear signal from the power supply board 17 are taken into the switch circuit 110 and transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100. The reset signal is an operation stop signal for stopping the operation of a control circuit such as the game control microcomputer 100, and can be output using either a power supply monitoring circuit, a watchdog timer built-in IC, or a system reset IC. Good to have. The power-off signal becomes an OFF state when a predetermined power supply voltage used in the pachinko game machine 1 exceeds a predetermined value, and becomes an ON state when a period in which the predetermined power supply voltage is below a predetermined value continues for a power-off reference time or longer. Become. The clear signal is turned on in response to, for example, a pressing operation on a clear switch provided on the power supply board 17.

The solenoid circuit 111 sends a solenoid drive signal (for example, a signal to turn on the solenoid 81 and the solenoid 82) from the game control microcomputer 100 to the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory and the solenoid 82 for the big prize opening door. Transmit.

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

The main board 11 (game control microcomputer 100) is a production control board that sends production control commands (commands that specify (notify) the progress of the game, etc.) according to the progress of the game as part of the control of the progress of the game. Supply to 12. The production control command output from the main board 11 is relayed by the relay board 15 and supplied to the production control board 12. The performance control command includes, for example, various decision results on the main board 11 (for example, display results of the special figure game (including jackpot type), fluctuation patterns used when executing the special figure game (details will be described later), etc. )), game status (for example, start and end of variable display, opening status of big prize opening, occurrence of winnings, number of pending memories, game status), occurrence of errors, etc. are included.

The production control board 12 is a sub-side control board independent of the main board 11, and receives production control commands and performs production (various productions according to the progress of the game) based on the received production control commands. It has a function of executing various notifications (including various notifications such as driving the movable body 32, notification of errors, notification of power outage recovery, 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 production control CPU 120 executes a program stored in the ROM 121 to perform processing together with the display control unit 123 to execute the production (processing for realizing the above-mentioned functions of the production control board 12; (including decisions, 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 the main memory.

The performance control CPU 120 displays execution of the performance based on detection signals from the controller sensor unit 35A and the push sensor 35B (a signal that is output when an operation by a player is detected, and a signal that appropriately indicates the operation content). The control unit 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 a performance based on a performance execution instruction from the performance 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 a performance execution instruction from the performance control CPU 120. The display control unit 123 further supplies a sound designation signal (a signal that designates the sound to be output) to the sound control board 13 in order to output sound in synchronization with the display of the effect images and turn on/off the game effect lamps 9. or 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 drive circuit that drives the movable body 32.

The audio control board 13 is equipped with various circuits that drive the speakers 8L and 8R, and drives the speakers 8L and 8R based on the sound designation signal, and outputs the sound specified by the sound designation signal from the speakers 8L and 8R. let

The lamp control board 14 is equipped with various circuits that drive the game effect lamps 9, drives the game effect lamps 9 based on the lamp signals, and turns on/off the game effect lamps 9 in a manner specified by the lamp signals. do. In this way, the display control unit 123 controls the audio output and the lighting/extinguishing of the lamp.

Note that the production control CPU 120 executes audio output, control of lamp lighting/extinguishing (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 can do it like this.

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

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

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

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Next, the operation (function) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be explained.

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First, the main operations of the main board 11 will be explained. When power supply to the pachinko game machine 1 is started, the game control microcomputer 100 is activated, and the CPU 103 executes game control main processing. FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing the game control main processing executed by the CPU 103 on the main board 11.

In the game control main process shown in FIG. 4, the CPU 103 first sets interrupts to be prohibited (step S1). Next, necessary initial settings are performed (step S2). The initial settings include stack pointer settings, register settings for built-in devices (CTC (counter/timer circuit), parallel input/output ports, etc.), settings to make the RAM 102 accessible, and the like.

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

If the recovery condition is satisfied (step S3; Yes), the setting confirmation process (step S5) is executed after executing the recovery process (step S4). Through the recovery process in step S4, a work area is set based on the contents stored in the RAM 102. By setting the work area using the backup data stored in the RAM 102, the gaming state can be restored to the state it was in when the power supply stopped. For example, if the special symbols are changing, the special symbol can be changed from the state before the stoppage. It is sufficient if the fluctuation of the symbols can be resumed.

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

In the setting confirmation process of step S5, it is determined whether predetermined setting confirmation conditions are satisfied. The setting confirmation condition is satisfied, for example, when the detection signal from the door open sensor 90 is on and the setting key 51 is turned on when power supply is started. The setting confirmation process in step S5 is executed when the recovery conditions including that the clear signal is in the OFF state are satisfied in step S3. Therefore, since the setting confirmation condition can be satisfied only when the clear signal is in the OFF state, the fact that the clear signal is in the OFF state can also be included in the setting confirmation condition.

If the setting confirmation conditions are satisfied in the setting confirmation process in step S5, the setting confirmation state is reached in which the setting values set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be confirmed, and the settings are changed from the main board 11 to the performance control board 12. A confirmation start command is sent. In the setting confirmation state, the setting values set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be confirmed by the display on the display monitor 29. When ending the setting confirmation state, a setting confirmation end command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the production control board 12.

When the pachinko game machine 1 is in the setting confirmation state, it may be in a game stop state in which the progress of the game in the pachinko game machine 1 is stopped. When the game is in the stopped state, firing of game balls by operating the batting operation handle, detection of game balls by various switches, etc. are stopped, and the first special symbol display device 4A, second special symbol display device 4B, and normal symbols are stopped. The display 20 may be controlled to stop displaying losing symbols or the like, or to display a display corresponding to a game stop state different from losing symbols. When the setting confirmation state ends, the accompanying game stop state may also end.

In the setting change process of step S7, it is determined whether predetermined setting change conditions are satisfied. The setting change condition is satisfied, for example, when the detection signal from the door open sensor 90 is on and the setting key 51 is turned on when power supply is started. The setting change condition may include that the clear signal is in the on state.

If the setting change conditions are satisfied in the setting change process in step S7, the setting change state is entered in which the setting values set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be changed, and the settings are changed from the main board 11 to the production control board 12. A start change command is sent. In the setting change state, the setting value is displayed on the display monitor 29, and the numerical value displayed on the display monitor 29 is sequentially updated and displayed every time an operation of the setting changeover switch 52 is detected. Thereafter, based on the setting key 51 being turned off by an operation by an attendant at the game parlor, etc., the setting value displayed on the display monitor 29 is stored (updated storage) in the backup area of the RAM 102, and the setting value displayed on the display monitor 29 is stored (updated storage). Turn off the light. When ending the setting change state, a setting change end command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the production control board 12.

When the pachinko game machine 1 is in the setting change state, the pachinko game machine 1 may be placed in the game stop state, similar to when it is in the setting confirmation state. When the setting change state ends, the accompanying game stop state may also end.

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

The clear signal is turned on, for example, by pressing down a clear switch provided on the power supply board 17. Therefore, when the power supply is started, if the detection signal from the door open sensor 90 is on and the setting key 51 is on, then if the clear switch is on, the initialization process of step S6 and step The setting change process in S7 is executed to enable control to the setting change state, and if the clear switch is off, the recovery process in step S4 and the setting confirmation process in step S5 are executed to enable control to the setting confirmation state. When power supply is started, if the detection signal from the door open sensor 90 is off or the setting key 51 is off, the initialization process of step S6 is executed if the clear switch is on. However, if the clear switch is off, the recovery process in step S4 is executed, but the setting confirmation state is not controlled.

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

When the CPU 103 that has executed such game control main processing receives the interrupt request signal from the CTC and accepts the interrupt request, it executes the game control timer interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG. When starting the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. It is determined whether detection signals are received from various switches such as the switch 22B and the count switch 23 (step S21). Next, by executing a predetermined main-side error process, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is diagnosed for abnormality, and a warning can be issued if necessary according to the diagnosis result (step S22). Thereafter, by executing a predetermined information output process, for example, jackpot information (information indicating the number of jackpot occurrences, etc.) and starting information (starting Data such as information indicating the number of winnings, etc.) and probability fluctuation information (information indicating the number of times the probability variable state has been reached, etc.) are output (step S23).

Following the information output process, a gaming random number updating process is executed to update at least a part of the gaming random numbers used on the main board 11 side by software (step S24). After this, the CPU 103 executes special symbol process processing (step S25). The CPU 103 executes special symbol process processing for each timer interrupt, thereby realizing management of execution and suspension of the special symbol game, control of jackpot gaming state, small winning gaming state, control of gaming state, etc.

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

After executing the normal symbol process processing, processing when a power outage occurs, processing for paying out prize balls, etc. may be performed as part of the game control timer interrupt processing. After that, the CPU 103 executes command control processing (step S27). The CPU 103 may set transmission control commands in each of the above processes. In the command control process of step S27, a process is performed in which the effect control command set for transmission is transmitted to a sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12. After executing the command control process, interrupts are permitted, and then the game control timer interrupt process is ended.

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

In the starting winning determination process, a process is executed to detect the occurrence of a starting winning, store pending information in a predetermined area of the RAM 102, and update the pending storage number. When a starting prize occurs, a random number value for determining the display result (including the type of jackpot) and fluctuation pattern is extracted and stored as pending information. Furthermore, processing for pre-reading and determining display results and fluctuation patterns may be performed based on the extracted random number values. After storing the pending information and the number of pending memories, transmission settings are made to the production control board 12 to send a production control command for specifying the occurrence of a starting prize, the number of pending memories, and judgment results such as pre-reading judgment. be exposed. The performance control command at the time of start winning that is set to be transmitted is transferred from the main board 11 to the performance control board 12 by, for example, executing the command control process in step S27 shown in FIG. 4 after the special symbol process process is completed. transmitted to.

After executing the starting winning determination process in step S101, the CPU 103 selects and executes any of the processes in steps S110 to S120 according to the value of the special symbol process flag provided in the RAM 102. In addition, in each process (steps S110 to S120) of the special symbol process process, transmission settings are made to transmit the performance control command corresponding to each process to the performance control board 12.

The special symbol normal process in step S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "0" (initial value). In this special symbol normal processing, 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 reservation information. In addition, in the special symbol normal processing, based on the random value for determining the display result, it is determined whether the display result of the special symbol or decorative symbol is a "big hit" or "small win" and the type of jackpot when it is determined to be a "jackpot". is determined (pre-determined) before the display result is derived and displayed. Furthermore, in the special symbol normal processing, a confirmed special symbol (any of a jackpot symbol, a small prize symbol, or a losing symbol) to be stopped and displayed in the special symbol game is set in accordance with the determined display result. After that, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "1", and the special symbol normal processing ends. Note that the special pattern game using the second special pattern may be executed with priority over the special pattern game using the first special pattern (also referred to as special pattern 2 priority consumption). Further, the winning order of the game balls in the first starting winning hole and the second starting winning hole may be stored, and the starting conditions for the special figure game may be established in the winning order (also referred to as winning order completion).

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

The variation pattern setting process in step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "1". In this fluctuation pattern setting process, based on the pre-determined result of whether the display result will be a "big hit" or "small hit", a random value for determining the fluctuation pattern is used to select one of multiple types of fluctuation patterns. It includes the process of determining the 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 includes the execution time of the special figure game (special figure variation time) (also the execution time of the variable display of decorative symbols), the variable display mode of the ornamental symbols (the presence or absence of reach, etc.), and the variable display period of the decorative symbols. It specifies the content of the performance (type of reach performance, etc.), and is also called a variable display pattern.

The special symbol variation process in step S112 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "2". This special symbol variation process includes a process of making settings for varying the special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and second special symbol display device 4B, and the elapsed time since the special symbol started to fluctuate. It includes processes such as measuring. It is also determined whether the measured elapsed time has reached the special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. Then, when the elapsed time after starting the variation of the special symbol reaches the special symbol variation time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "3" and the special symbol variation process ends.

The special symbol stop process in step S113 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "3". In this special symbol stopping process, the fluctuation of the special symbol is stopped in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and the finalized special symbol that becomes the display result of the special symbol is stopped and displayed (derived). Contains processing to configure settings for Then, when the display result is a "jackpot", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "4". On the other hand, when the jackpot flag is off and the display result is a "small hit", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "8". Moreover, when the display result is "lost", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0". When the display result is "small hit" or "loss", the game state is also updated when the time-saving state or the variable probability state is controlled and when the end of the number cut is established. When the value of the special symbol process flag is updated, the special symbol stop processing ends.

The jackpot opening preprocessing in step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "4". This jackpot opening pre-processing includes processing to start a round in the jackpot game state and set the jackpot opening state based on the display result being a "jackpot", etc. It is. When the big winning opening is opened, a process is executed to supply a solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the big winning opening door. At this time, for example, depending on the jackpot type, the opening upper limit period for keeping the jackpot open and the upper limit number of rounds to be executed are set. When these settings are completed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "5", and the jackpot release preprocessing is completed.

The jackpot opening process in step S115 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "5". This jackpot opening process includes a process of measuring the elapsed time since the jackpot opening is opened, and a process of measuring the elapsed time from when the jackpot opening is opened, and based on the measured elapsed time and the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23, the jackpot opening This includes processing for determining whether it is time to return the switch from an open state to a closed state. Then, when returning the big prize opening to the closed state, after executing a process such as stopping the supply of the solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the big winning opening door, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "6", The jackpot opening process ends.

The jackpot opening process in step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "6". This jackpot opening process includes a process to determine whether the number of rounds to open the jackpot has reached the set upper limit number of runs, and a process to enter the jackpot game state when the upper limit number of runs has been reached. This includes processing to make settings for terminating the process. When the number of executions of the round has not reached the upper limit number of executions, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "5", while when the number of executions of the round has reached the upper limit number of executions, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "5". 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 process in step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "7". This jackpot ending process includes a process of waiting until the waiting time corresponding to the period in which the ending performance is executed as a performance operation to notify the end of the jackpot gaming state, and a process of waiting until the waiting time corresponding to the end of the jackpot gaming state has changed. It includes processing to perform various settings for starting control and time-saving control. When such settings are made, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0", and the jackpot ending process ends.

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

The small winning opening process in step S119 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "9". This small win opening process includes a process that measures the elapsed time since the big winning opening was opened, and a timing that returns the big winning opening from the open state to the closed state based on the measured elapsed time. This includes processing to determine whether or not the When the big winning opening is returned to the closed state and the timing for ending the small winning game state is reached, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "10" and the small winning opening process ends.

The small hit end process of step S120 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "10". This small win ending process includes a process of waiting until a waiting time corresponding to a period in which a performance operation to notify the end of the small win game state has elapsed. Here, when the small winning gaming state ends, the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 before entering the small winning gaming state is continued. When the waiting time at the end of the small winning game state has elapsed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0", and the small winning ending process ends.

The pachinko game machine 1 is configured such that the jackpot winning probability and ball payout rate change depending on the set value. For example, 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 jackpot winning probability and ball payout rate are changed. For example, the set value has six levels from 1 to 6, where 6 has the highest probability of winning the jackpot, and as the value decreases in the order of 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, and 1, the probability of winning the jackpot decreases. In this example, when 6 is set as the setting value, it is the highest advantage for the player, and as the value decreases in the order of 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, and 1, the advantage gradually decreases. . If the probability of winning the jackpot changes according to the set value, the ball payout rate may also change according to the set value. While the probability of winning a jackpot is constant regardless of the set value, the number of rounds in the jackpot game state may vary depending on the set value. The pachinko gaming machine 1 may be configured to be able to set any one of a plurality of setting values that have different degrees of advantage for the player. The setting values set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are notified by transmitting a setting value designation command from the main board 11 side to the performance control board 12 side.

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

In the display result judgment table, when the gaming state is in a variable probability state (high probability state), more judgment values are displayed as special symbols for "jackpot" than when the gaming state is in the normal state or time saving state (low probability state). assigned to the result. As a result, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in a high probability state such as a variable probability state in which probability variable control is performed, the probability that the jackpot gaming state will be determined is higher than when it is in a low probability state such as a normal state or a time saving state. It gets expensive.

In the first special figure display result determination table, the probability that the special figure display result will be determined as a "small hit" and controlled to a small win gaming state is determined to be the same value, regardless of the gaming state or setting value. A value is assigned. In the second special figure display result determination table, the first special figure display result is the probability that the special figure display result will be determined as a "small hit" and will be controlled in a small win game state, regardless of the gaming state or setting value. Judgment values are assigned so that they are the same value but different from those in the judgment table. In addition, the probability that the special figure display result is determined to be a "small win" and controlled to a small win gaming state may be varied depending on the set value. Regardless of the variable special figure, the probability of determining that the special figure display result will be a "small win" and control to a small win game state may be set to be the same probability.

In the display result determination table for the first special figure and the display result determination table for the second special figure, when the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state, the range from 1020 to 1237 of the hit judgment values is determined regardless of the set value. It is set to a common numerical range of jackpot determination values for determining jackpots. When the setting value is 1, 1020 to 1237 are assigned to "jackpot", and only the common numerical range of jackpot judgment values for determining jackpots is set, while setting value 2 to setting value 6 is assigned to "jackpot". In this case, the numerical range corresponding to each set value from 1238 is set as the non-common numerical range of the jackpot determination value so as to be continuous from the common numerical range of the jackpot determination value.

In the display result determination table for the first special figure and the display result determination table for the second special figure, when the gaming state is in a variable probability state, the range from 1020 to 1346 among the hit determination values indicates that the jackpot will be won regardless of the set value. It is set to a common numerical range of jackpot judgment values for judgment. When the setting value is 1, by assigning 1020 to 1346 to "jackpot", only the common numerical range of jackpot judgment values for determining jackpots is set, while on the other hand, setting value 2 to setting value In the case of 6, the numerical range corresponding to each set value from 1346 is set as the non-common numerical range of the jackpot determination value so as to be continuous from the common numerical range of the jackpot determination value.

In the display result determination table for the first special figure, when the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state, the range from 32767 to 33094 of the hit determination values is the small value for determining a small hit regardless of the setting value. It is set to a common numerical range of hit judgment values. The small hit determination value is set to a numerical range different from the common numerical range and non-common numerical range of the jackpot determination value, regardless of the setting value from 1 to 6. This prevents the numerical range of the small hit determination value from overlapping the range of the jackpot determination value, which changes according to each set value.

In the display result determination table for the first special figure, when the gaming state is in the variable probability state, the range from 32767 to 33094 of the hit judgment values is set to It is set to a common numerical range of the small hit determination value for determining a small hit regardless of the number of small hits. The small hit determination value is set to a numerical range different from the common numerical range and non-common numerical range of the jackpot determination value, regardless of the set value from 1 to 6. This prevents the numerical range of the small hit determination value from overlapping the range of the jackpot determination value, which changes according to each set value.

In the display result determination table for the second special figure, when the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state, the range from 32767 to 33421 of the hit determination values is the small value for determining a small hit regardless of the set value. It is set to a common numerical range of hit judgment values. The small hit determination value is set to a numerical range different from the common numerical range and non-common numerical range of the jackpot determination value, regardless of the set value from 1 to 6. This prevents the numerical range of the small hit determination value from overlapping the range of the jackpot determination value, which changes according to each set value.

In the display result determination table for the second special figure, when the gaming state is in the variable probability state, the range from 32767 to 33421 of the hit judgment values is the set value, just as when the gaming state is in the normal state or time saving state. It is set to a common numerical range of the small hit determination value for determining a small hit regardless of the number of small hits. The small hit determination value is set to a numerical range different from the common numerical range and non-common numerical range of the jackpot determination value, regardless of the set value from 1 to 6. This prevents the numerical range of the small hit determination value from overlapping the range of the jackpot determination value, which changes according to each set value.

The number of setting values that can be set in the pachinko game machine 1 may be five or less or seven or more. The smaller the setting value set in the pachinko game machine 1, the more advantageous it may be to the player. The gameplay may be changed depending on the setting value set in the pachinko game machine 1. For example, if the setting value set in the pachinko game machine 1 is 1, the jackpot probability in the normal state is 1/320, and the gameplay is such that the probability of winning in the variable state is looped at a rate of 65% (so-called variable loop type), When the setting value set in the pachinko game machine 1 is 2, the jackpot probability in the normal state is 1/200, and during the jackpot game, the game ball is While the game state after the end of the jackpot game is controlled to be a variable state based on passing through the switch, the gaming state (so-called V If the setting value set in pachinko machine 1 is 3, the jackpot probability is 1/320, the small win probability is 1/50, and the game is played during a high base (during time saving control). The game may be controlled to a jackpot game state based on the ball passing through a predetermined switch provided inside the special variable winning ball device 7 (so-called 1 type, 2 type mixed type). If the setting value set in the pachinko game machine 1 is any one of 1 to 3, the gameplay is the same, but the jackpot probability and small hit are higher than when these setting values are 1 to 3. A setting may be provided in which the probability is high but the number of prize balls that can be obtained during a jackpot game is small (for example, when the setting value set in the pachinko game machine 1 is one of 4 to 6). When changing the gameplay depending on the set value, a common switch may be used for different purposes. Specifically, when the set value is 1 to 3, a predetermined switch provided in the special variable winning ball device 7 is used as a production switch (to execute a predetermined production every time a game ball passes a predetermined area). switch), and when the setting value is 4 to 6, the specified switch is used as a gaming switch (for controlling the gaming state to a variable probability state or a jackpot gaming state based on the game ball passing through the specified switch). It may also be used as a switch.

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

(Main operations of the production control board 12)
Next, the main operations in the production control board 12 will be explained. When the effect control board 12 receives power supply voltage from a power source board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated and executes effect control main processing as shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the production control main process shown in FIG. Performs register settings for the installed CTC (counter/timer circuit). In addition, initial operation control processing is executed (step S72). In the initial operation control process, control is executed to perform the initial operation of the movable body 32, such as driving the movable body 32 to return it to the initial position and checking a predetermined operation.

Thereafter, it is determined whether the timer interrupt flag is on (step S73). The timer interrupt flag is set to an on state every time a predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) elapses, based on, for example, a register setting of the CTC. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off (step S73; No), the process of step S73 is repeatedly executed and the process waits.

Furthermore, on the side of the production control board 12, an interrupt for receiving a production control command from the main board 11 is generated in addition to a timer interrupt that occurs every time a predetermined time elapses. This interrupt is, for example, an interrupt that occurs when the effect control INT signal from the main board 11 is turned on. When an interrupt occurs due to the production control INT signal being turned on, the production control CPU 120 automatically disables interrupts, but if a CPU that does not automatically disable interrupts is used, interrupts are disabled. It is desirable to emit a prohibition command (DI command). The production control CPU 120 executes, for example, a predetermined command reception interrupt process in response to an interrupt caused by the production control INT signal being turned on. In this command reception interrupt process, an effect control command is taken in from a predetermined input port included in the I/O 125 that receives a control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15. The production control command taken in at this time is stored in a production control command reception buffer provided in the RAM 122, for example. After that, the production control CPU 120 sets the interrupt permission, and then ends the command reception interrupt process.

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

After executing the command analysis process in step S75, the production 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 is performed to operate various presentation devices, such as driving operations. Further, regarding the content of control of performance operations using various performance devices, judgments, decisions, settings, etc. are performed in accordance with performance control commands transmitted from the main board 11.

Following the performance control process processing in step S76, a performance random number update process is executed (step S77), and at least a portion of the performance random numbers used on the performance control board 12 are updated by software. Thereafter, the process returns to step S73. Other processes may be executed before returning to the process of step S73.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S76 of FIG. 8 as the production control process process. In the performance control process shown in FIG. 9, the performance control CPU 120 first executes a pre-read notice setting process (step S161). In the pre-read preview setting process, for example, based on the performance control command at the time of start-up winning that is transmitted from the main board 11, determination, determination, setting, etc. for executing the pre-read preview performance are performed. Further, processing for displaying a pending display is executed based on the number of pending memories specified from the production control command.

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

The variable display start waiting process in step S170 is a process that is executed when the value of the production 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 specifying the start of variable display has been received from the main board 11. Contains such as. When it is determined to start variable display of decorative symbols on the image display device 5, the value of the production process flag is updated to "1", and the variable display start waiting process is ended.

The variable display start setting process in step S171 is a process that is executed when the value of the production process flag is "1". In this variable display start setting process, based on the display result and fluctuation pattern specified by the production control command, the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern (determined decorative pattern), the mode of variable display of the decorative pattern, the reach effect, etc. It determines whether or not various performances such as preview performances are to be executed, their mode, execution start timing, and the like. Then, a performance control pattern (a collection of control data for instructing the display control unit 123 to execute the performance) that reflects the determination result etc. is set. Thereafter, based on the set performance control pattern, the display control unit 123 is instructed to start executing the variable display of decorative symbols, the value of the performance process flag is updated to "2", and the variable display start setting process is ended. The display control unit 123 causes the image display device 5 to start variable display of decorative symbols in response to an instruction to start variable display of decorative symbols.

The variable display effect processing in step S172 is a process that is executed when the value of the effect process flag is "2". In this variable display performance process, the performance control CPU 120 instructs the display control unit 123 to display a performance image based on the performance control pattern set in step S171 on the display screen of the image display device 5. , driving the movable body 32 , outputting audio and sound effects from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the audio control board 13 , and outputting a command (illumination signal) to the lamp control board 14 . Various performance controls are executed during variable display of decorative patterns, such as turning on/off/flashing the game effect lamp 9 and decorative LEDs by outputting the output. After performing such performance control, for example, a termination code indicating the end of the variable display of decorative patterns has been read from the performance control pattern, or a command has been received from the main board 11 specifying that fixed decorative patterns should be stopped and displayed. In response to what has been done, etc., the determined decorative pattern that becomes the display result of the decorative pattern is stopped and displayed. When the fixed decorative pattern is stopped and displayed, the value of the production process flag is updated to "3", and the variable display production process is completed.

The special figure hit waiting process in step S173 is a process that is executed when the value of the production process flag is "3". In this special figure winning waiting process, the performance control CPU 120 determines whether or not a performance control command has been received from the main board 11 that designates starting a jackpot game state or a small win game state. Then, when receiving a production control command that specifies the start of a jackpot game state or a small win game state, if the command specifies the start of a jackpot game state, the value of the production process flag is set to "6". ”. On the other hand, if the command specifies the start of a small win game state, the value of the performance process flag is updated to "4", which is a value corresponding to the small win performance process. In addition, if the waiting time for receiving the command elapses without receiving a command specifying the start of the jackpot game state or the small win game state, it is determined that the display result in the special drawing game is a "lose". Then, the value of the production process flag is updated to the initial value "0". When the value of the production process flag is updated, the waiting process for each special figure ends.

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

The small hit end production process in step S175 is a process that is executed when the value of the production process flag is "5". In this small hit end performance process, the performance control CPU 120 sets a performance control pattern corresponding to the end of the small win game state, for example, and performs various performance controls at the end of the small win game state based on the setting contents. Execute. Thereafter, the value of the performance process flag is updated to the initial value "0", and the small hit end performance process is ended.

The jackpot performance process in step S176 is a process that is executed when the value of the performance process flag is "6". In this jackpot performance process, the performance control CPU 120 sets, for example, a performance control pattern corresponding to the performance content in the jackpot game state, and executes various performance controls in the jackpot game state based on the set content. In addition, in the jackpot production process, for example, in response to receiving a command from the main board 11 to specify ending the jackpot game state, the value of the production process flag is set to "7", which is a value corresponding to the ending production process. ” and ends the jackpot performance process.

The ending effect processing in step S177 is a process that is executed when the value of the effect process flag is "7". In this ending performance processing, the performance control CPU 120 sets a performance control pattern corresponding to the end of the jackpot game state, for example, and performs various performance controls of the ending performance at the end of the jackpot game state based on the setting contents. Execute. Thereafter, the value of the production process flag is updated to the initial value "0", and the ending production process is ended.

(Variation example of basic explanation)
This invention is not limited to the pachinko gaming machine 1 explained in the basic explanation above, and various modifications and applications are possible without departing from the spirit of the invention.

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

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

In the above basic explanation, the pachinko gaming machine 1 was shown as a gaming machine, but medals are inserted and a predetermined number of bets are set, and multiple types of symbols are rotated according to the operation of the operating lever by the player. A slot machine that can execute a game in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out to the player when the combination of stopped symbols becomes a specific combination of symbols when the symbols are stopped in response to the operation of the stop button (for example, a big bonus , regular bonus, RT, AT, ART, and CZ (hereinafter referred to as bonus, etc.).

The program and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to the form in which they are distributed and provided to a computer device included in the pachinko game machine 1 on a removable recording medium, but are provided in advance in a form such as a computer device etc. The software may be distributed by being installed on the storage device of the user. Furthermore, by providing a communication processing section, the program and data for realizing the present invention can be distributed by being downloaded from other devices on a network connected via a communication line or the like. I don't mind.

The game can be executed not only by attaching a removable recording medium, but also by temporarily storing the program and data downloaded via a communication line in internal memory, etc. It may also be executed directly 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 other computer devices via a network.

In addition, in this specification, expressions that compare various proportions such as the execution rate of production (expressions such as "higher", "lower", "different", etc.) do not mean that one is a proportion of "0%". May include. For example, one of the ratios is "0%" and the other is "100%" or a ratio of less than "100%".

(Explanation regarding characteristic part 109SG)
Next, the feature section 109SG (hereinafter abbreviated as main feature section 109SG) in the embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 10-1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this feature section 109SG. As shown in FIG. 10-1, in the pachinko game machine 1 of this feature section 109S, a movable unit 109SG400 is provided between the game board 2 and the image display device 5 provided on the back side thereof. .

The movable unit 109SG400 has a base 109SG410, as shown in FIG. 10-3(A). A first movable body 109SG401 is located at the center of the base 109SG410 in the left and right width direction, a second movable body 109SG402L is located at the left of the base 109SG410 in the left and right width direction, and a second movable body 109SG402L is located at the right side of the base 109SG410 in the left and right width direction. A third movable body 109SG402R is arranged respectively.

The movable body unit 109SG400 also includes a first movable body motor 109SG421 for operating the first movable body 109SG401, a second movable body motor 109SG422 for operating the second movable body 109SG402L, and a third movable body motor 109SG422 for operating the second movable body 109SG402L. It has a third movable body motor 109SG423 for operating the movable body 109SG402R. For this reason, the second movable body 109SG402L and the third movable body 109SG402R in this feature section 109SG can operate independently from the first movable body 109SG401. Furthermore, a movable body LED 109SG495 is built in a predetermined position of the first movable body 109SG401 (for example, an upper position of the first movable body 109SG401).

Of these first movable body 109SG401, second movable body 109SG402L, and third movable body 109SG402R, the first movable body 109SG401 is moved to the retracted position, which is the lower position of the image display device 5, by the drive of the first movable body motor 109SG421. (see FIG. 10-3(A)), a suggested position above the retracted position (see FIG. 10-3(B)), an effect that is above the suggested position and is also the front position of the image display device 5. It can be moved to any position (see Figure 10-3(C)).

The second movable body 109SG402L and the third movable body 109SG402R are moved to the retracted position (FIG. 10 10-3(A)) to a position adjacent to the left and right of the first movable body 109SG401 (see FIG. 10-3(C)).

In addition, in this characteristic part 109SG, as shown in FIGS. 10-3(A) to 10-3(C), the first movable body 109SG401, the second movable body 109SG402L, and the third movable body 109SG402R are all in the retracted position. The first state of the movable unit 109SG400 is that the first movable body 109SG401 is in the suggested position, while the second movable body 109SG402L and the third movable body 109SG402R are in the retracted position. The state is the second state of the movable body unit 109SG400, the first movable body 109SG401 is located at the production position, and the first movable body 109SG401 is located at the production position. The state in which the movable body unit 109SG400 is located at the left and right adjacent positions is defined as the third state of the movable body unit 109SG400.

FIG. 10-4(A) is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the content of the production control command used in the feature section 109SG. The production control command has, for example, a 2-byte configuration, with the first byte indicating MODE (command classification) and the second byte indicating EXT (command type). The first bit (bit 7) of MODE data is always set to "1", and the first bit of EXT data is set to "0". Note that the command format shown in FIG. 10-4(A) is an example, and other command formats may be used. Further, in this example, the control command is made up of two control signals, but the number of control signals making up the control command may be one, or may be three or more.

In the example shown in FIG. 10-4(A), command 8001H is a first variable display start command that specifies the start of variable display in a special pattern game using the first special pattern on the first special pattern display device 4A. . Command 8002H is a second variable display start command that specifies the start of variable display in the special pattern game using the second special pattern on the second special pattern display device 4B. The command 81XXH is a decoration that is variably displayed in the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the image display device 5 in response to the variable display of special symbols in the special symbol game. This is a variation pattern specification command that specifies a variation pattern (variation time (variable display time)) of a symbol (also referred to as a performance symbol). Here, XXH indicates an unspecified hexadecimal number, and may be any value that can be arbitrarily set according to the content of the instruction by the production control command. Note that in the variation pattern designation command, different EXT data is set depending on the variation pattern to be specified.

Command 8CXXH is a variable display result designation command, and is an effect control command that designates variable display results such as special symbols and decorative symbols. The variable display result specification command determines whether the variable display result (also referred to as variable display result) is a "miss", "big hit", or "small hit", as shown in Figure 10-4 (B), for example. Different EXT data is set depending on the result (predetermined result) and the result of determining which of a plurality of types of jackpot is to be selected when the variable display result is "jackpot" (jackpot type determination result).

Among the variable display result designation commands, for example, as shown in FIG. 10-4(B), command 8C00H is a first variable display result designation command that indicates a predetermined result that the variable display result is "miss". . Command 8C01H is a second variable display result designation command that notifies the pre-determined result that the variable display result is "jackpot" and the jackpot type is "probable variable jackpot A" and the jackpot type determination result. Command 8C02H is a third variable display result designation command that notifies the pre-determined result that the variable display result is "jackpot" and the jackpot type is "probable variable jackpot B" and the jackpot type determination result. Command 8C03H is a fourth variable display result designation command that notifies the pre-determined result that the variable display result is "jackpot" and the jackpot type is "probable variable jackpot C" and the jackpot type determination result. Command 8C04H is a fifth variable display result designation command that notifies the predetermined result that the variable display result is "jackpot" and the jackpot type is "uncertain variable jackpot" and the jackpot type determination result. Command 8C05H is a sixth variable display result designation command that notifies a predetermined result that the variable display result is a "small win."

Command 8F00H is a symbol confirmation command that specifies stopping (determination) of variation of decorative symbols in each of the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5. The command 95XXH is a gaming state designation command that designates the current gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1. In the gaming state designation command, different EXT data is set depending on the current gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1, for example. As a specific example, command 9500H is a first gaming state designation command corresponding to a gaming state in which neither time saving control nor probability variable control is performed (low probability low base state, normal state), and command 9501H is a command in which time saving control is performed. This is a second gaming state designation command corresponding to a gaming state (low probability high base state, time saving state) in which probability change control is not performed. In addition, command 9502H is a third gaming state designation command corresponding to a gaming state in which probability variable control is performed but time saving control is not performed (high probability low base state, probability variable state without time saving), and command 9503H is a command 9503H for time saving control and probability variable. This command is a fourth gaming state designation command corresponding to the gaming states (high probability high base state, time saving variable probability state) which are both controlled.

The command A0XXH is a win start designation command (also referred to as a "fanfare command") that designates the display of an effect image indicating the start of a jackpot game or a small win game. Command A1XXH is a big winning hole opening notification command that notifies that the big winning hole is in an open state in the jackpot gaming state. Command A2XXH is a post-opening notification command for the jackpot that notifies that the jackpot has changed from the open state to the closed state during the jackpot gaming state. Command A3XXH is a winning end designation command that designates the display of an effect image at the end of a jackpot game or a small winning.

In the winning start designation command and the winning end designation command, for example, the same EXT data as the variable display result designation command may be set, so that different EXT data may be set depending on the predetermined result or the jackpot type determination result. . Alternatively, in the winning start designation command and the winning end designation command, the correspondence relationship between the pre-determined result and the jackpot type determination result and the set EXT data may be made different from the correspondence relationship in the variable display result designation command. . In the notification command while the big winning hole is open and the notification command after the big winning hole is opened, for example, in response to the number of rounds (for example, "1" to "10") in the normal open jackpot state and the high speed open jackpot state, which will be described later, Different EXT data is set.

The command B100H is based on the fact that the game ball that passed through (entered) the first starting prize opening formed by the winning ball device 6A was detected by the first starting opening switch 22A and a starting prize (first starting winning) occurred. This is a first starting opening winning designation command that notifies that the first starting condition for executing the special symbol game using the first special symbol on the first special symbol display device 4A is satisfied. The command B200H is based on the fact that the game ball that has passed (entered) the second starting prize opening formed by the variable winning ball device 6B is detected by the second starting opening switch 22B and a starting prize (second starting prize) has occurred. , is a second starting opening winning designation command that notifies that the second starting condition for executing the special symbol game using the second special symbol on the second special symbol display device 4B is satisfied.

The command C1XXH is a first pending memory number notification command that notifies the first special figure pending memory number in order to make it possible to specify the special figure pending memory number. Command C2XXH is a second pending memory number notification command that notifies the second special figure pending memory number in order to make it possible to specify the special figure pending memory number. The first pending storage number notification command is, for example, when the first starting opening winning designation command is sent based on the game ball passing (entering) the first starting winning opening and the first starting condition being satisfied. , is transmitted from the main board 11 to the production control board 12. The second pending memory number notification command is, for example, when the second starting opening winning designation command is sent based on the game ball passing (entering) the second starting winning opening and the second starting condition being satisfied. , is transmitted from the main board 11 to the production control board 12. In addition, the first pending memory number notification command and the second pending memory number notification command are used when either the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied (when the number of pending memories decreases), the special figure game It may also be transmitted in response to the start of execution.

Instead of the first pending memory number notification command and the second pending memory number notification command, a total pending memory number notification command that notifies the total number of pending memories may be transmitted. That is, a total number of pending memories notification command may be used to notify an increase (or decrease) in the total number of pending memories.

Command C4XXH and command C6XXH are production control commands (winning determination result designation commands) that indicate the content of the winning determination result. Among these, the command C4XXH is a symbol designation command that indicates whether the variable display result is a "jackpot" or not, the jackpot type (probable variable or non-probable variable), and a small hit as the winning determination result. . In addition, the command C6XXH is a fluctuation category command that indicates whether the random value for fluctuation pattern determination is a "non-reach", "super reach", or "other" fluctuation pattern as a winning determination result. It is.

Note that the commands shown in Figure 10-4(A) are just examples; some of these commands may be omitted, different commands may be used in place of these commands, or these commands may be omitted. You may add a command different from the one in . For example, a prize ball number notification command that allows you to specify the number of prize balls that will be paid out based on the game balls entering each winning slot, and a gate notification command that allows you to notify that the game ball has passed through the passage gate 41. A passage notification command, a notification command for notifying the remaining number of times the probability change control or time saving control will be executed, etc. may be provided.

FIG. 10-5 is an explanatory diagram illustrating random numbers counted on the main board 11 side. As shown in FIG. 10-5, in this feature section 109SG, on the side of the main board 11, a random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result, a random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and a random number MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern. , and the random number MR4 for determining the display result of the ordinary figure are controlled to be countable. Note that random numbers other than these may be used to enhance the gaming effect. The random numbers used to control the progress of the game are also referred to as gaming random numbers.

The random number circuit 104 may be one that counts numerical data indicating some or all of these random numbers MR1 to MR4. The CPU 103 uses a random counter different from the random number circuit 104, such as a random counter provided in the game control counter setting section 109SG154 shown in FIG. Numerical data indicating part of MR1 to MR4 may be counted.

The random number value MR1 for determining the special pattern display result is a random number value used to determine whether or not to control a variable display result such as a special pattern in a special pattern game as a "jackpot" into a jackpot game state. For example, It takes a value in the range of "1" to "65536". The random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type determines whether the jackpot type is "probable variable jackpot A", "probable variable jackpot B", "probable variable jackpot C", or "non-probable variable jackpot" when the variable display result is "jackpot". This is a random number used to determine the value, and takes, for example, a value in the range of "1" to "100".

The random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is a random number value used to determine the variation pattern in the variable display of special symbols and decorative symbols to one of multiple types prepared in advance, and is, for example, "1" to " 997'' range.

The random number MR4 for determining the general pattern display result is used to determine whether the variable display result in the general pattern game by the normal pattern display device 20 is to be "normal pattern hit" or "normal pattern hit". This is a random number value, for example, in the range of "3" to "13".

FIG. 10-6(A) shows a configuration example of the special figure display result determination table 1 stored in the ROM 101. In this feature section 109SG, a common special figure display result judgment table is used for the first special figure and the second special figure as the special figure display result judgment table, but the present invention is not limited to this. , separate special figure display result determination tables may be used for the first special figure and the second special figure.

The special figure display result determination table 1 shows variable display results in a special figure game using the first special figure by the first special figure display device 4A and a special figure game using the second special figure by the second special figure display device 4B. Before the finalized special symbol is derived and displayed, to determine whether or not to control the variable display result into a jackpot game state as a "jackpot" based on the random number MR1 for determining the special symbol display result. This is the table being referenced.

In the special figure display result determination table 1 in the feature section 109SG, depending on whether the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a normal state, a time saving state (low probability state), or a variable probability state (high probability state), A numerical value (judgment value) that is compared with the random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result is assigned to the special figure display result of "big hit" or "miss".

In the special figure display result determination table 1, the table data indicating the determination value to be compared with the random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result determines whether or not the special figure display result is treated as a "jackpot" and controlled to a jackpot gaming state. This is judgment data assigned to the decision result. In the special figure display result determination table 1 in this feature section 109SG, when the gaming state is in a variable probability state (high probability state), there are more decision values than when the gaming state is in the normal state or the time saving state (low probability state). It is assigned to the special figure display result of "Jackpot". As a result, in a variable probability state (high probability state) in which probability variable control is performed in the pachinko game machine 1, when the pachinko game machine 1 is in a normal state or a time saving state (low probability state), the special figure display result is set as a "jackpot" and the jackpot game state is controlled. Then, compared to the probability determined (approximately 1/300 in this feature section 109SG), the probability that the special figure display result is determined as a "jackpot" and the jackpot game state is controlled becomes higher (approximately 1/300 in this feature section 109SG). /30). That is, in the special figure display result determination table 1, when the gaming state in the pachinko game machine 1 is a variable probability state (high probability state), it is determined that the control is to be made into a jackpot gaming state compared to when it is in a normal state or a time saving state. In order to increase the probability of winning, the determination data is assigned to the determination result of whether or not to control the jackpot gaming state.

Further, FIG. 10-6(B) shows a configuration example of the special figure display result determination table 2 stored in the ROM 101. The special figure display result determination table 2 is a variable display result in a special figure game using the first special figure by the first special figure display device 4A and a special figure game using the second special figure by the second special figure display device 4B. Before the finalized special symbol is derived and displayed, it is determined based on the random number MR1 for determining the special symbol display result whether or not to control the variable display result to a "small win" game state as a "small win". This is the table referenced for this purpose.

In the special figure display result determination table 2 in this feature section 109SG, regardless of whether the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a normal state, a time saving state (low probability state), or a variable probability state (high probability state), A numerical value (judgment value) that is compared with the random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result is assigned to the special figure display result of "small hit".

In the special figure display result determination table 2, the table data indicating the determination value to be compared with the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result determines whether to control the special figure display result to a "small hit" game state as a "small hit". This is the judgment data assigned to the decision result. In the special figure display result judgment table 2 in this feature section 109SG, the number of judgment values assigned to the "small hit" is different depending on the first special figure game and the second special figure game. There is. Specifically, if it is a special game of the first special figure, a judgment value is assigned to the "small hit", but if it is a special figure game of the second special figure, the judgment value is assigned to the "small hit". No judgment value has been assigned. Therefore, as will be described later, the variable display of the second special figure is executed with priority over the variable display of the first special figure, and the time saving control is executed so that the second starting winning prize formed by the variable winning ball device 6B In the high base state where winnings occur and the variable display of the second special figure is often executed, "small hits" almost never occur, and the second start formed by the variable winning ball device 6B In a high base state where game balls are likely to enter a prize opening, it is possible to avoid the occurrence of a small hit in which a large number of game balls cannot be obtained, thereby preventing the game interest from decreasing.

FIG. 10-7(A) shows a configuration example of the jackpot type determination table stored in the ROM 101. The jackpot type determination table in this feature section 109SG selects one of multiple jackpot types based on the random number MR2 for jackpot type determination when it is determined that the special figure display result is a "jackpot" and the jackpot gaming state is controlled. This is a table that is referenced to determine the In the jackpot type determination table, the special symbol for which a variable display (fluctuating display) was performed in the special symbol game is the first special symbol (special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A) or the second special symbol (the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A). 2 special pattern display device 4B), the numerical value (judgment value) compared with the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type may be "non-probable variable jackpot", "probable variable jackpot A", or " They are assigned to a plurality of jackpot types such as "probable variable jackpot B" and "probable variable jackpot C."

Here, to explain the jackpot types in this feature section 109SG using FIG. 10-7(B), in this feature section 109SG, high accuracy control and time saving control are set as jackpot types after the end of the jackpot game state. "Probability variable jackpot A" and "Probability variable jackpot B" which are executed and move to a high-precision high base state, and a high-probability low base state in which high-precision control is executed but time-saving control is not executed after the jackpot gaming state ends. A "probable variable jackpot C" that transitions, and a "non-probable variable jackpot" that transitions to a low-probability-high base state after the end of the jackpot gaming state where only the time saving control is executed are set.

The jackpot game state by the "probable variable jackpot A" is a normal open jackpot in which rounds of changing the special variable winning ball device 7 to the first state advantageous to the player are repeatedly executed 10 times (so-called 10 rounds). On the other hand, the jackpot game state of "Probable Variable Jackpot B" is a normal open jackpot in which rounds of changing the special variable winning ball device 7 to the first state advantageous to the player are repeatedly executed five times (so-called 5 rounds). . The jackpot game state of "Probable Variable Jackpot C" is a normal open jackpot in which the land that changes the special variable winning ball device 7 to the first state advantageous to the player is repeatedly executed twice (so-called 2 rounds). . In addition, in the jackpot game state of "probable variable jackpot C" and "non-probable variable jackpot", rounds in which the special variable winning ball device 7 is changed to the first state advantageous to the player are repeatedly executed twice (so-called 2 rounds). It is usually an open jackpot. Therefore, the "probable variable jackpot A" is referred to as the 10 round (10R) fixed variable jackpot, the "probable variable jackpot B" is referred to as the 5 round (5R) variable variable jackpot, and the "probable variable jackpot C" is referred to as the 2 round (2R) variable variable jackpot. Sometimes called.

Also, although not particularly shown, the small winning game state in the feature section 109SG changes the special variable winning ball device 7 twice to the first state advantageous to the player, and the opening time is 0.1 seconds. It has become. Furthermore, after the small winning game ends, the gaming state immediately before the small winning game is carried over.

The high-precision control and time-saving control that are executed after the jackpot gaming state of variable probability jackpots are continuously executed until the jackpot occurs again after the jackpot gaming state ends. Therefore, if the jackpot that occurs again is a variable probability jackpot, the high probability control and time saving control are executed again after the jackpot gaming state ends, so the jackpot gaming state occurs continuously without going through the normal state. , resulting in a so-called consecutive housing situation.

On the other hand, the time-saving control executed after the end of the jackpot game state due to the "non-probable variable jackpot" requires that the special figure game be executed a predetermined number of times (100 times in this feature section 109SG), or that the special figure game be executed the predetermined number of times. The game ends by entering a jackpot game state before the game is executed.

In the setting example of the jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. 10-7(A), depending on whether the variably displayed special drawing is the first special drawing or the second special drawing, "probable variable jackpot A", " The assignment of determination values to the jackpot types of "probable variable jackpot B", "probable variable jackpot C", and "non-probable variable jackpot" is different. In other words, when the variably displayed special figure is the first special figure, the judgment value in the predetermined range (value in the range of "81" to "100") is "Probable Variable Jackpot B" or "Probable Variable Jacket B" with a small number of rounds. If the variablely displayed special figure is the second special figure, a judgment value is assigned to the jackpot type of "probable variable jackpot B" or "probable variable jackpot C". It has not been done. With such settings, the jackpot type is determined to be one of a plurality of types based on the first starting condition for starting the special pattern game using the first special pattern displayed by the first special pattern display device 4A. and when the jackpot type is determined to be one of a plurality of types based on the fulfillment of the second start condition for starting the special symbol game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B. Therefore, the ratio at which the jackpot type is determined to be "probable variable jackpot B" or "probable variable jackpot C" with a small number of rounds can be varied. In particular, in the special pattern game using the second special pattern, the jackpot type is not determined to be controlled to a normal open jackpot state or a high speed open jackpot state with a small number of rounds, such as "probable variable jackpot B" or "probable variable jackpot C". Therefore, for example, by high opening control accompanying time saving control, in a gaming state where game balls are likely to enter the second starting prize opening formed by the variable winning ball device 6B, frequent occurrence of a jackpot state where few prize balls are obtained can be avoided. This prevents the player from losing interest in the game.

In addition, in the setting example of the jackpot type determination table shown in Figure 10-7 (A), the assignment of the determination value to the jackpot type of "non-probable variation" is determined by whether it is the first special figure game or the second special figure game. Since it is the same regardless of whether it is the same, the probability of a non-probable jackpot and the probability of a fixed jackpot are the same regardless of whether it is the first special game or the second special game. It is said that

Therefore, as mentioned above, the allocation of judgment values for "probable strange jackpot B" and "probable strange jackpot C" differs depending on whether it is a special game of the first special figure or the second special figure. Therefore, the assignment of the judgment value for "Probable Variable Jackpot A" also differs depending on whether it is the first special figure game or the second special figure game, and for "Probable Variable Jackpot A" which has a large number of rounds, It is set so that it is easier to decide if it is a special figure game of a special figure than if it is a special figure game of the first special figure.

In addition, even in the case of the special game of the second special figure, the judgment value in a predetermined range that is different from the case of the special figure game of the first special figure is the jackpot of "probable strange jackpot B" or "probable strange jackpot C". It may be possible to assign it to a type. For example, in the case of a special pattern game with the second special pattern, the judgment value is smaller than in the case of a special pattern game with the first special pattern, for the jackpot type of "probable strange jackpot B" or "probable strange jackpot C". May be assigned. Alternatively, the type of jackpot may be determined by referring to common table data regardless of whether it is a first special figure game or a second special figure game.

FIG. 10-8 shows a variation pattern in this feature section 109SG. In this feature section 109SG, among the cases where the variable display result is "miss", the variable display mode of the decorative pattern is "non-reach" and "reach", and the variable A plurality of variation patterns are prepared in advance in response to cases where the display result is a "big hit" or a "small win." In addition, the variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "miss" and the variation display mode of the decorative symbol is "non-reach" is called a non-reach variation pattern (also referred to as "non-reach variation pattern"), A variation pattern corresponding to a case where the variable display result is "miss" and the variation display mode of the decorative symbol is "reach" is referred to as a reach variation pattern (also referred to as "reach variation pattern"). Further, the non-reach variation pattern and the reach variation pattern are included in the off-reach variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "off". A variation pattern corresponding to a case where the variable display result is a "jackpot" is referred to as a jackpot variation pattern.

The jackpot fluctuation pattern and the reach fluctuation pattern include a normal reach fluctuation pattern in which a normal reach reach effect is executed, and a super reach fluctuation pattern in which a super reach reach effect is executed. Note that although this feature section 109SG provides only one type of normal reach variation pattern, the present invention is not limited to this, and may include a plurality of normal reach variation patterns such as normal reach α, normal reach β, etc. It may be provided.

In addition, the variation pattern in this feature section 109SG includes a special winning variation pattern ( PC1-1) is also included.

As shown in FIG. 10-8, the special figure variable display time of the normal reach variation pattern in which the normal reach variation pattern is executed in the feature section 109SG is set shorter than that of the super reach variation pattern.

In addition, in this feature section 109SG, as will be described later, the type of these fluctuation patterns is determined first, such as a non-reach type, a normal reach type, a super reach type, etc. After that, the variation pattern to be executed is not determined from the variation patterns belonging to the determined type, but is determined using only the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern without determining these types. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in addition to the random number MR3 for determining the variation pattern, a random number for determining the type of variation pattern may be provided, and from these random numbers for determining the type of variation pattern. The type of variation pattern may be determined first, and then the variation pattern to be executed may be determined from the variation patterns belonging to the determined type.

FIG. 10-9 is an explanatory diagram of a method for determining a variation pattern in this feature section 109SG. In this feature section 109SG, the variation pattern determination table to be selected differs depending on the display result of the variable display to be executed and the number of pending memories.

Specifically, as shown in Figure 10-9, if the variable display result is a non-probable variable jackpot, select the jackpot variation pattern determination table A, and use the jackpot variation pattern determination table A to determine the variation pattern. PB1-1 (normal reach jackpot fluctuation pattern), PB1-2 (super reach α1 jackpot fluctuation pattern), PB1-3 (super reach α2 jackpot fluctuation pattern), and PB1-4 (super reach β1 jackpot fluctuation pattern) and PB1-5 (Super Reach β2 jackpot fluctuation pattern).

In addition, if the variable display result is a probability variable jackpot, select the jackpot variation pattern determination table A, and use the jackpot variation pattern determination table A to change the variation pattern to PB1-1 (normal reach jackpot variation pattern) and PB1. -2 (Super Reach α1 jackpot fluctuation pattern), PB1-3 (Super Reach α2 jackpot fluctuation pattern), PB1-4 (Super Reach β1 jackpot fluctuation pattern), and PB1-5 (Super Reach β2 jackpot fluctuation pattern) Determine from.

As shown in FIG. 10-9, in the jackpot variation pattern determination table A and the jackpot variation pattern determination table B, the number of determination values assigned to PB1-1 is the same, while PB1-2, PB1 -3, the numbers of judgment values assigned to PB1-4 and PB1-5 are different. Specifically, in the jackpot fluctuation pattern judgment table A, 2 pieces are judged for PB1-1, 45 pieces are judged for PB1-2, 150 pieces are judged for PB1-3, 300 pieces are judged for PB1-4, and 500 pieces are judged for PB1-5. A value is assigned to each. On the other hand, in the jackpot fluctuation pattern judgment table B, there are 2 judgment values for PB1-1, 30 judgment values for PB1-2, 135 judgment values for PB1-3, 315 judgment values for PB1-4, and 515 judgment values for PB1-5. assigned to each. In other words, in this feature section 109SG, when the variable display result is a probability variable jackpot, the variation pattern is the super reach β1, β2 variation pattern at a higher rate than when the variable display result is a non-probability variable jackpot. or PB1-5, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the fluctuation pattern in the variable display.

In addition, if the variable display result is a small hit, select the special win fluctuation pattern determination table, and use the special win fluctuation pattern determination table to determine the fluctuation pattern as PC1-1 (special win fluctuation pattern). do. In other words, in this feature section 109SG, the variable display is performed using the same variation pattern when the variable display result is a probability variable jackpot C and when the variable display result is a small win. It is difficult to specify whether the result is a variable jackpot C or a small hit.

In addition, if the variable display result is "Low" in the normal gaming state (low base state) and the number of pending memory of variable special symbols is 2 or less, select the fluctuation pattern determination table A for loss and select the corresponding Using variation pattern determination table A for misses, select the variation patterns PA1-1 (non-reach variation pattern), PA2-1 (normal reach variation pattern), PA2-2 (super reach α1 variation variation pattern), and PA2 It is determined from -3 (a variation pattern in which super reach α2 is off), PA2-4 (a variation pattern in which super reach β1 is out), and PA2-5 (a variation pattern in which super reach β2 is out).

In addition, if the variable display result is "Low" in the normal gaming state (low base state) and the number of pending memory of variable special symbols is 3, select the fluctuation pattern judgment table B for the loss, and Using fluctuation pattern determination table B, change the fluctuation patterns to PA1-2 (shortened fluctuation pattern with non-reach deviance), PA2-1 (variation pattern with normal reach deviance), PA2-2 (variation pattern with super reach α1 deviance), and PA2 It is determined from -3 (a variation pattern in which super reach α2 is off), PA2-4 (a variation pattern in which super reach β1 is out), and PA2-5 (a variation pattern in which super reach β2 is out).

In addition, if the variable display result is "Low" in the normal gaming state (low base state) and the number of pending memory of variable special symbols is 4, select the fluctuation pattern judgment table C for the loss, and select the fluctuation pattern judgment table C for the loss. Using the variation pattern determination table C, change the variation patterns to PA1-3 (shortened variation pattern with non-reach deviation), PA2-1 (variation pattern with normal reach deviation), PA2-2 (variation pattern with super reach α1 deviation), and PA2 It is determined from -3 (a variation pattern in which super reach α2 is off), PA2-4 (a variation pattern in which super reach β1 is out), and PA2-5 (a variation pattern in which super reach β2 is out).

In addition, if the variable display result is "miss" in the time saving state (high base state), select the variation pattern determination table D for failure, and change the fluctuation pattern to PA1-4 using the fluctuation pattern determination table D for failure. (Non-reach deviation pattern for time saving), PA2-1 (Normal reach deviation pattern), PA2-2 (Super reach α1 deviation pattern), PA2-3 (Super reach α2 deviation pattern), and PA2 -4 (a variation pattern in which super reach β1 is off) and PA2-5 (a variation pattern in which super reach β2 is out).

In other words, if the variable display result in this feature section 109SG is "off", the special figure is The rate at which variable display is executed is higher due to shortening variation patterns (PA1-2, PA1-3, PA1-4) whose variable display time is shorter than the normal non-reach variation pattern (PA1-1). This makes it possible to prevent the game from being delayed and shorten the period until the next variable display result becomes a jackpot.

In addition, as shown in FIGS. 10-28 to 10-35, the variable display of super reach α1 (variable display of variable patterns PA2-2 and PB1-2) in this feature section 109SG has a special figure variable display time of 40 seconds, and is a variable display that executes a battle performance between an ally character A and an enemy character A as a super reach performance. The variable display of Super Reach α2 (variable display of variable patterns PA2-3 and PB1-3) has a special figure variable display time of 50 seconds, and as a reach effect of Super Reach, it is a battle effect between ally character A and enemy character B. It is a variable display that executes. The variable display of Super Reach β1 (variable display of variable patterns PA2-4 and PB1-4) has a special figure variable display time of 60 seconds, and as a reach effect of Super Reach, it is a battle effect between ally character A and enemy character A. It is a variable display that executes. The variable display of Super Reach β2 (variable display of variable patterns PA2-5 and PB1-5) has a special figure variable display time of 60 seconds, and as a reach effect of Super Reach, it is a battle effect between ally character A and enemy character A. It is a variable display that executes.

As shown in FIG. 10-9, as for the jackpot expectation of each variable display in this feature section 109SG, the jackpot expectation of super reach β2 is set highest, and henceforth, super reach β1, super reach α2 , Super Reach α1, Normal Reach, and Non-Reach are set to have higher jackpot expectations (Jackpot expectation in each variable display in this feature section 109SG: Super Reach β2 > Super Reach β1 > Super Reach α2 > Super Reach α1 >Normal Reach > Non-Reach).

In other words, if we pay attention to the variable display of Super Reach, this feature section 109SG can determine whether the ally character displayed as a battle effect (reach effect of Super Reach) is ally character A or ally character B. The expectation level of the jackpot differs depending on the combination of whether the enemy character displayed as the reach effect is enemy character A or enemy character B.

The RAM 102 in the feature section 109SG includes a game control data holding area 109SG150 as shown in FIG. is provided. The data holding area 109SG150 for game control shown in FIG. , a game control timer setting section 109SG153, a game control counter setting section 109SG154, and a game control buffer setting section 109SG155.

The first special figure reservation storage unit 109SG151A stores special figures that have not yet started, although the game ball has passed (entered) the first starting prize opening formed by the winning ball device 6A and a starting prize (first starting prize) has occurred. Stores pending data of a figure game (a special figure game using the first special figure on the first special figure display device 4A). As an example, the first special figure reservation storage unit 109SG151A associates the winning order (game ball detection order) to the first starting prize opening with the reservation number, and sets the first starting condition for the passage (approach) of the game ball. Numerical data indicating random number MR1 for special figure display result determination, random number MR2 for jackpot type determination, random number MR3 for fluctuation pattern determination, etc., extracted from random number circuit 104 etc. by CPU 103 based on establishment, are held as pending data. , and is stored until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, "4"). The pending data stored in the first special figure pending storage unit 109SG151A indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is on hold, and the variable display result (special figure display) in this special figure game is suspended. This is pending information that makes it possible to determine whether or not it will be a jackpot based on the result).

The second special figure reservation storage unit 109SG151B indicates that although the game ball has passed (entered) the second starting prize opening formed by the variable winning ball device 6B and a starting prize (second starting prize) has occurred, it has not started yet. Stores pending data of a special figure game (a special figure game using the second special figure on the second special figure display device 4B). As an example, the second special figure reservation storage unit 109SG151B associates the winning order (game ball detection order) to the second starting prize opening with the reservation number, and sets the second starting condition for the passage (approach) of the game ball. Numerical data indicating random number MR1 for special figure display result determination, random number MR2 for jackpot type determination, random number MR3 for fluctuation pattern determination, etc., extracted from random number circuit 104 etc. by CPU 103 based on establishment, are held as pending data. is stored until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, "4"). The pending data stored in the second special figure pending storage unit 109SG151B indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is on hold, and the variable display result (special figure display) in this special figure game is suspended. This is pending information that makes it possible to determine whether or not there will be a jackpot based on the result).

In addition, there is hold information (first hold information) based on the establishment of the first starting condition due to the game ball passing (entering) the first starting winning opening, and holding information (first holding information) based on the establishment of the first starting condition due to the gaming ball passing (entering) the second starting winning opening. The reservation information (second reservation information) based on the establishment of the second starting prize may be stored in a common reservation storage unit in association with the reservation number. In this case, starting hole data indicating whether the game ball passed through (entered) the first starting winning hole or the second starting winning hole may be included in the hold information and stored in association with the holding number. .

The normal figure reservation storage unit 109SG151C stores the hold information of the normal figure game which has not been started by the normal symbol display 20 even though the game ball passing through the passage gate 41 has been detected by the gate switch 21. For example, the common figure reservation storage unit 109SG151C associates the game balls with the pending numbers in the order in which they pass through the passage gate 41, and determines the common figure display result extracted from the random number circuit 104 etc. by the CPU 103 based on the passing of the game balls. Numerical data indicating the random number MR4 for the purpose is stored as pending data until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, "4").

The game control flag setting unit 109SG152 is provided with a plurality of types of flags whose states can be updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko game machine 1. For example, the game control flag setting unit 109SG152 stores data indicating the value of the flag and data indicating the on state or off state for each of the plurality of types of flags.

The game control timer setting section 109SG153 is provided with various timers used to control the progress of the game in the pachinko game machine 1. For example, the game control timer setting section 109SG153 stores data indicating timer values for each of a plurality of types of timers.

The game control counter setting section 109SG154 is provided with a plurality of types of counters for counting count values used to control the progress of the game in the pachinko game machine 1. For example, the game control counter setting section 109SG154 stores data indicating count values for each of a plurality of types of counters. Here, the game control counter setting unit 109SG154 may be provided with a random counter for counting part or all of the gaming random numbers so that the CPU 103 can update them by software.

In the random counter of the game control counter setting unit 109SG154, random numbers not generated by the random number circuit 104, for example, numerical data indicating random numbers MR2 to MR4 are stored as random count values, and according to the execution of software by the CPU 103, Numerical data indicating each random value is updated regularly or irregularly. The software executed by the CPU 103 to update the random count value may be for updating the random count value separately from the numerical data updating operation in the random number circuit 104, or may be for updating the random count value separately from the numerical data updating operation in the random number circuit 104, or may be for updating the random count value separately from the numerical data updating operation in the random number circuit 104. The random count value may be updated by performing predetermined processing such as scrambling processing or arithmetic processing on all or part of the numerical data obtained.

The game control buffer setting section 109SG155 is provided with various buffers that temporarily store data used to control the progress of the game in the pachinko game machine 1. For example, the game control buffer setting unit 109SG155 stores data indicating buffer values in each of a plurality of types of buffers.

The RAM 122 mounted on the performance control board 12 is provided with a performance control data holding area 109SG190 as shown in FIG. 10-11(A), for example, as an area for holding various data used to control performance operations. It is being The production control data holding area 109SG190 shown in FIG. 10-11(A) includes a production control flag setting section 109SG191, a production control timer setting section 109SG192, a production control counter setting section 109SG193, and a production control buffer setting section 109SG194. We are prepared.

The production control flag setting section 109SG191 includes multiple types of flags whose states can be updated according to production operation states such as the display state of production images on the screen of the image display device 5, production control commands transmitted from the main board 11, etc. A flag is set. For example, the production control flag setting unit 109SG191 stores data indicating the value of the flag and data indicating the on state or off state for each of the plurality of types of flags.

The performance control timer setting unit 109SG192 is provided with a plurality of types of timers used to control the progress of various performance operations, such as display operations of performance images on the screen of the image display device 5, for example. For example, the production control timer setting section 109SG192 stores data indicating timer values for each of a plurality of types of timers.

The production control counter setting section 109SG193 is provided with a plurality of types of counters used to control the progress of various production operations. For example, the performance control counter setting section 109SG193 stores data indicating count values for each of a plurality of types of counters.

The performance control buffer setting unit 109SG194 is provided with various buffers that temporarily store data used to control the progress of various performance operations. For example, the production control buffer setting unit 109SG194 stores data indicating buffer values in each of a plurality of types of buffers.

In this feature section 109SG, data constituting the start winning reception command buffer 109SG194A as shown in FIG. 10-11(B) is stored in a predetermined area of the performance control buffer setting section 109SG194. The start winning reception command buffer 109SG194A has a storage area (buffer numbers "1-1" to "1-4") corresponding to the maximum value (for example, "4") of the total number of reserved memories of the first special symbol reserved memory. A corresponding area) and a storage area corresponding to the first special figure being variably displayed (area corresponding to buffer number "1-0") are provided. In addition, the start winning reception command buffer 109SG194A has a storage area (buffer numbers "2-1" to "2-4") corresponding to the maximum value (for example, "4") of the total number of reserved memories of the second special symbol reserved memory. ”) and a storage area corresponding to the second special figure being variably displayed (an area corresponding to the buffer number “2-0”). When there is a starting prize in the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening, the starting opening winning designation command (first starting opening winning designation command or second starting opening winning designation command), symbol designation command, variable category designation A set of four commands, a command and a pending storage number notification command (a first pending storage number notification command or a second pending storage number notification command), is transmitted from the main board 11 to the production control board 12. The storage area corresponding to the first special figure pending memory and the storage area corresponding to the second special figure pending memory in the starting winning reception command buffer 109SG194A are used for these starting opening winning designation commands, symbol designation commands, variable category designation commands, A storage area (entry) is secured for storing the number of pending storage notification commands in association with each other and storing them separately in a first special symbol pending storage and a second special pattern pending storage.

The storage contents of these storage areas (entries) are determined later when the start condition is met and variable display of the highest pending storage (buffer number "1-1" or buffer number "2-1") starts. The stored contents of the buffer number "1-0" or buffer number "2-0", which stores the contents of the suspended memory for which the start condition has been met, are shifted upward one by one so that the start condition is satisfied, and the stored contents of the buffer number "1-0" or "2-0" are It is cleared in the special drawing waiting process that is executed when the process ends.

Furthermore, in the starting winning reception command buffer 109SG194A of the feature section 109SG, a pending display flag is set to a flag value according to the display pattern (display mode) of the pending memory display. A storage area is secured for each storage area (entry) so that data can be stored in association with each buffer number corresponding to the figure pending storage.

In addition, in the case where execution of the pre-read notice performance is not determined in the pre-read notice setting process described later, "0" corresponding to the display pattern of the normal pending memory display is stored in the pending display flag. As a result, the reserved memory display in the normal display mode (for example, a white circle) is displayed in the first reserved memory display area 109SG005D and the second reserved memory display area 109SG005U provided at the bottom of the image display device 5, and When it is decided to execute the reading preview effect, "1" (square By setting (◇)) or "2" (star (☆)), a special mode of pending memory display different from the normal display mode is displayed in the first pending memory display area 109SG005D and the second pending memory display area 109SG005U. The variable display corresponding to the pending memory display foretells that there is a high possibility of a jackpot or a super reach.

The performance control CPU 120 stores commands from the beginning (the entry with the lowest buffer number) of the empty entry corresponding to the first special figure pending memory in the start winning reception command buffer 109SG194A when a starting prize is entered into the first starting prize opening. Then, when a starting prize is entered into the second starting prize opening, the command is stored from the beginning (the entry with the lowest buffer number) of the free entry corresponding to the second special figure pending memory of the starting winning reception command buffer 109SG194A. go. At the time of starting winning, the starting opening winning specifying command to the pending storage number notification command are sequentially transmitted. Therefore, when the command is received, the starting opening winning prize designation command is stored in the storage areas corresponding to the suffixes "1" to "4" of the buffer numbers corresponding to the first special figure pending memory or the second special figure pending memory. , symbol designation command, fluctuation category designation command, and pending storage number notification command are stored in this order.

The command stored in the start winning command buffer 109SG194A shown in FIG. 10-11(B) is sent to the entry (buffer The entry stored in the buffer number "1-0" or "2-0") is deleted, and the entry corresponding to the pending storage of the variable display to be started (buffer number "1-1" or "2-0") is deleted. -1") and the stored contents of the entries subsequent to the pending storage of the variable display to be started are shifted. For example, in the storage state shown in Figure 10-11(B), when the variable display of the decorative symbols in the first special symbol retention memory is completed, each command stored in the buffer number "0" is deleted, and the buffer number Each command stored in "1" is shifted to buffer number "0", and each command stored in the area corresponding to buffer number "2" is shifted to the area corresponding to buffer number "1". The commands that are shifted and stored in the areas corresponding to buffer numbers "3" and "4" are shifted to the areas corresponding to buffer numbers "2" and "3". Therefore, buffer number "0" becomes an area (entry) for storing each command related to pending storage that is variably displayed at that time.

Next, the start-up winning determination process of the feature section 109SG executed in step S101 in FIG. 5 will be described based on FIGS. 10-12. In the starting winning determination process, the CPU 103 first turns on the first starting opening switch 22A based on the detection signal from the first starting opening switch 22A provided corresponding to the first starting winning opening formed by the winning ball device 6A. It is determined whether the state is the same (step 109SGS101a). At this time, if the first starting port switch 22A is in the on state (step 109SGS101a; Y), the number of reserved memories of the first special figure, which is the number of reserved memories of the special figure game using the first special figure, is set to the predetermined upper limit. It is determined whether the value (for example, "4" as the upper limit storage number) is reached (step 109SGS102). The CPU 103 only needs to be able to specify the first special symbol pending memory number by reading the first pending memory number count value, which is the stored value of the first pending memory counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 109SG154, for example. When the first special symbol pending storage number is not the upper limit value in step 109SGS102 (step 109SGS102; N), for example, the storage value of the starting opening buffer provided in the game control buffer setting section 109SG155 is set to "1" ( Step 109SGS103).

When the first starting port switch 22A is off in step 109SGS101a (step 109SGS101; N), or when the number of first special symbols pending memory has reached the upper limit value in step 109SGS102 (step 109SGS102; Y), the variable Based on the detection signal from the second starting opening switch 22B provided corresponding to the second starting winning opening formed by the winning ball device 6B, it is determined whether the second starting opening switch 22B is in the on state ( Step 109SGS101b). At this time, if the second starting port switch 22B is in the ON state (step 109SGS101b; Y), the number of second special symbols pending memory, which is the number of pending memories of the special symbol game using the second special symbol, is set to the predetermined upper limit. It is determined whether the value (for example, "4" as the upper limit storage number) is reached (step 109SGS105). For example, the CPU 103 may specify the second special symbol pending storage number by reading the second pending storage number count value which is the stored value of the second pending storage number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 109SG154. When the second special figure pending storage number is not the upper limit value at step 109SGS105 (step 109SGS105; N), for example, the storage value of the starting opening buffer provided in the game control buffer setting section 109SG155 is set to "2" ( Step 109SGS106).

After executing either of the processes of step 109SGS103 and step 109SGS106, the number of special symbols pending stored according to the starting opening buffer value, which is the storage value of the starting opening buffer, is updated to add 1 (step 109SGS107). For example, when the starting port buffer value is "1", the first pending storage number count value is incremented by 1, while when the starting port buffer value is "2", the second pending storage number count value is added by 1. In this way, the first pending memory number count value is 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the first starting prize opening and the first starting condition corresponding to the special pattern game using the first special pattern is established. Updated to increase. In addition, the second pending memory number count value is 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the second starting prize opening and the second starting condition corresponding to the special pattern game using the second special pattern is established. Updated to increase. At this time, the total number of pending memories is also updated by adding 1 (step 109SGS108). For example, the total pending storage number count value, which is the stored value of the total pending storage number counter provided in the game control counter setting section 109SG154, may be updated by adding one.

After executing the process of step 109SGS108, the CPU 103 selects the random number MR1 for special figure display result determination and jackpot type determination from among the numerical data updated by the random number circuit 104 and the random counter of the game control counter setting unit 109SG154. Numerical data indicating a random number MR2 for use and a random number MR3 for determining a variation pattern are extracted (step 109SGS109). Numerical data indicating each random number value extracted in this way is stored by being set as reservation information at the head of a free entry in the special figure reservation storage unit according to the starting opening buffer value (step 109SGS110). For example, when the starting opening buffer value is "1", numerical data indicating random numbers MR1 to MR3 is stored in the first special figure reservation storage section 109SG151A, while when the starting opening buffer value is "2", Numerical data indicating random numbers MR1 to MR3 is stored in the second special figure reservation storage section 109SG151B.

The numerical data indicating the random number MR1 for determining the special symbol display result and the random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type determines whether or not the variable display result of the special symbol or decorative symbol is considered a "jackpot", and whether or not the variable display result is determined by the variable display result. It is used to determine the type of jackpot in the case of "jackpot". The random number value MR3 for determining a variation pattern is used to determine a variation pattern including variable display times of special symbols and decorative symbols. By executing the process of step 109SGS109, the CPU 103 extracts numerical data indicating all of the random numbers used for determining the variable display mode including the variable display results and variable display time of special symbols and decorative symbols.

Following the process of step 109SGS110, transmission settings of a starting slot winning designation command according to the starting slot buffer value are performed (step 109SGS111). For example, when the starting opening buffer value is "1", the production control board Settings are made to send the first starting opening winning designation command to No. 12. On the other hand, when the starting opening buffer value is "2", by storing the storage address of the second starting opening winning designation command table in the ROM 101 in the buffer area of the sending command buffer, Make settings for transmitting the second starting opening winning designation command. The starting opening winning designation command set in this way is transmitted from the main board 11 to the production control board 12 by, for example, executing the command control process in step S27 shown in FIG. 4 after the special symbol process process is completed. transmitted.

Following the process of step 109SGS111, winning random value determination process is executed (step 109SGS112). After that, for example, by storing the storage address of the pending memory number notification command table in the ROM 101 in the buffer area specified by the sending command pointer in the sending command buffer, a pending storage number notification command is sent to the production control board 12. Settings are made for this purpose (step 109 SGS 113). The pending storage number notification command set in this way is transmitted from the main board 11 to the production control board 12 by, for example, executing the command control process of step S27 shown in FIG. 4 after the special symbol process process is completed. transmitted.

After executing the process of step 109SGS113, it is determined whether the starting port buffer value is "1" (step 109SGS114). At this time, if the starting port buffer value is "1" (step 109SGS114; Y), the starting port buffer is cleared and its stored value is initialized to "0" (step 109SGS115), and then the process of step 109SGS104 is started. move on. On the other hand, when the starting opening buffer value is "2" (step 109SGS114; N), the starting opening buffer is cleared and its stored value is initialized to "0" (step 109SGS116), and then the starting winning prize is Finish the process. Thereby, even when both the first starting port switch 22A and the second starting port switch 22B detect valid starting winnings of game balls at the same time, processing based on detection of both effective starting winnings can be surely completed.

FIG. 10-13(A) is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step 109SGS112 of FIG. 10-12 as the winning random value determination process. In this characteristic section 109SG, when variable display of special symbols and decorative symbols is started, special symbol normal processing (step S22 in FIG. 5, FIG. A determination is made as to whether or not to treat the result) as a "jackpot" and control the game to a jackpot gaming state. In addition, in the variation pattern setting process (step S23 in FIG. 5, FIG. 10-12) to be described later, a variation pattern that specifically defines the variable display mode of the decorative pattern is determined. On the other hand, apart from these determinations, at the timing when the game ball is detected at the starting winning hole (the first starting winning hole or the second starting winning hole), the CPU 103 executes the winning time random numerical value judgment process of step 109 SGS 112. By doing so, it is determined whether or not the jackpot symbol is determined to be stopped and displayed as a special symbol display result, and whether or not the variable display mode of the decorative symbol becomes a predetermined display mode with super reach is determined. As a result, before the variable display of special symbols and decorative symbols based on the detection of the game ball that entered the starting prize opening starts, that is, before it is decided whether or not to win the jackpot at the start of the variable display. Beforehand, it is determined whether the special figure display result will be a "jackpot" or which category the variable display mode of the decorative pattern will be, and based on this determination result, the production control CPU 120 etc. , as will be described later, a preview effect such as a pre-read preview effect is executed.

In the winning random value determination process shown in FIG. 10-13(A), the CPU 103 first checks the status of the time saving flag and probability change flag provided in the game control flag setting section 109SG152, etc. The current gaming state in machine 1 is specified (step 109SGS121). The CPU 103 specifies that the variable probability state is in the variable probability state when the variable probability flag is in the on state, and specifies that the state is in the shortened time state when the variable variable probability flag is in the off state and the time saving flag is in the on state, and when both the variable variable flag and the time saving flag are in the state When it is off, it may be specified that it is in the normal state.

Following the process of step 109SGS121, special figure display result determination table 1 shown in FIG. 10-6 is selected and set (step 109SGS122). Thereafter, it is determined whether the numerical data indicating the random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result extracted in step 109SGS109 of FIG. 10-12 is within a predetermined jackpot determination range (step 109SGS123). In the jackpot judgment range, individual judgment values assigned to the special figure display result of "Jackpot" in the special figure display result judgment table 1 selected by the process of step 109SGS122 are set, and the CPU 103 uses the random number MR1 and each judgment value. It is only necessary to determine the presence or absence of a judgment value that matches the random value MR1 by comparing the values one by one. Alternatively, by setting numerical values indicating the minimum value (lower limit value) and maximum value (upper limit value) of the judgment value included in the jackpot judgment range, the CPU 103 calculates the random value MR1 and the minimum value or maximum value of the jackpot judgment range. It is only necessary to determine whether or not the random number value MR1 is within the jackpot determination range by comparison. At this time, by determining that the random number MR1 is within the jackpot determination range, it can be determined that the variable display result based on the pending data including the random number MR1 is determined to be a "jackpot".

If it is determined in step 109SGS123 that it is not within the jackpot determination range, that is, if it is determined that there is no jackpot in the variable display (step 109SGS123; N), the special figure display result determination table shown in FIG. 10-6 2 is selected and set (step 109SGS124). After that, it is determined whether the numerical data indicating the random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result extracted in step 109SGS109 of FIG. 10-12 is within a predetermined small hit determination range (step 109SGS125).

If the numerical data indicating the random number MR1 is within a predetermined small hit determination range, that is, if it is determined that the variable display will result in a small hit (step 109SGS125; Y), the variable display result will be determined as a "small hit". Execute the transmission setting of the 6th symbol designation command, which is a symbol designation command according to the result (step 109SGS126), select and set the special winning variation pattern determination table (step 109SGS127), and proceed to step 109SGS138. .

If the numerical data indicating the random number MR1 is not within the predetermined small hit determination range, that is, if the variable display result is a "miss" in the variable display, a symbol will be displayed according to the variable display result being a "miss". The transmission setting of the first symbol designation command, which is the designation command, is executed (step 109SGS128), and it is determined whether the time saving flag is on, that is, whether the current gaming state is the time saving state (step 109SGS128). 109SGS129). If the time saving flag is off (step 109SGS129; N), select and set the fluctuation pattern determination table A for failure, and if the time saving flag is on (step 109SGS129; Y), determine the fluctuation pattern for failure. Table D is selected and set (step 109SGS131). The error variation pattern determination table A is used when the number of pending memories is two or less. Further, the losing variation pattern determination table D is a losing variation pattern determining table used when the gaming state is a high base state in which time saving control is being executed.

In addition to these fluctuation pattern determination table A for failure and fluctuation pattern determination table D for failure, this feature section 109SG also stores fluctuation pattern determination table B for failure, which is used when the number of pending memories is three. , an error variation pattern determination table C is prepared in advance to be used when the number of pending memories is 4, but as shown in FIG. 10-9, among these error variation pattern determination tables A to C. , In the variation pattern determination table A for misses, 600 judgment values from 0 to 599 are assigned to the non-reach variation patterns within the range that the random value MR3 for variation pattern determination can take, and In the fluctuation pattern determination table B, 700 determination values from 0 to 699 are assigned to the non-reach fluctuation pattern out of the range that the random value MR3 for fluctuation pattern determination can take, and the fluctuation pattern determination table for outliers is assigned. In C, 800 determination values from 0 to 799 are assigned to the non-reach fluctuation pattern out of the possible range of the random value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern. On the other hand, in the fluctuation pattern determination tables A to C for losing, 97 determination values from 901 to 997 are assigned to the super reach fluctuation pattern out of the range that the random value MR3 for fluctuation pattern determination can take. .

For this reason, by determining the fluctuation pattern using the fluctuation pattern determination table A for failure in step 109SGS126, the determination of non-reach and super reach is always determined as non-reach or super reach even if the number of reserved memories changes after the determination. Since this is a fluctuation pattern, the fluctuation pattern determination table A for losing is used to determine the starting winning time.

In addition, if it is determined in step 109SGS123 that it is within the jackpot determination range, that is, if it is determined that there will be a jackpot during variable display (step 109SGS123; Y), as shown in FIG. 10-13 (A), , the jackpot type is determined based on the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type (step 109SGS132). At this time, the CPU 103 operates according to the variable special figure (the "first special figure" corresponding to "1" or the "second special figure" corresponding to "2") specified corresponding to the starting opening buffer value. , selects table data for jackpot type determination from the table data configuring the jackpot type determination table. Then, by referring to the selected table data for determining the jackpot type, it is determined which of the plurality of jackpot types is to be determined.

In addition, the symbol designation command according to the determined jackpot type, that is, the second symbol designation command if it is a probability variable jackpot A, the third symbol designation command if it is a probability variable jackpot B, and the third symbol specification command if it is a probability variable jackpot C. executes the transmission setting of the 4th symbol designation command, and if it is a non-variable jackpot, the transmission setting of the 5th symbol designation command (step 109 SGS133), and then determines whether the determined jackpot type is a non-probable variable jackpot. (Step 109SGS134a). If the determined jackpot type is a non-probable variable jackpot (step 109SGS134a; Y), select and set the jackpot variation pattern determination table A as a table for determining the jackpot variation pattern (step 109SGS135), and step Proceed to 109SGS138.

Further, when the determined jackpot type is a variable probability jackpot (step 109SGS134a; N), the jackpot variation pattern determination table B is selected and set (step 109SGS136), and the process proceeds to step 109SGS138.

After executing any of the processes in step 109SGS127, step 109SGS130, step 109SGS131, step 109SGS135, and step 109SGS136, each fluctuation pattern determination table set in each of these steps and a numerical value indicating the random value MR3 for fluctuation pattern determination are Using the data, a fluctuation category is determined according to the range of determination values including the random value MR3 (step 109SGS138). In this feature section 109SG, as shown in FIG. 10-13(B), at least when the variable display result is "miss", the variable display mode is "non-reach" regardless of the total number of pending memories. A variable category that is a variable display mode of "Super Reach", a variable category of "Other" that is a variable display mode other than "Non-reach" and "Super Reach" (for example, normal reach), It is sufficient if it can be determined based on the random value MR3 whether or not such a fluctuation category is determined.

Thereafter, a setting is made to transmit a fluctuation category designation command according to the determination result of the process of step 109SGS138 to the production control board 12 (step 109SGS132), and then the winning random number value determination process is ended.

Next, the operation of the production control board 12 will be explained. FIG. 10-14 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S75 of FIG. 6 as the command analysis process. In the command analysis process shown in FIGS. 10-14, the production control CPU 120 first checks the storage contents of the production control command reception buffer and receives the reception from the main board 11 via the relay board 15. It is determined whether there is a command (step 109SGS221). At this time, if there is no received command (step 109SGS221; N), the command analysis process ends.

If there is a received command in step 109SGS221 (step 109SGS221; Y), it is determined whether or not the received command is the first starting opening prize designation command, for example by checking the MODE data of the received command. (Step 109SGS222).

If the received command is not the first starting slot winning designation command at step 109SGS222 (step 109SGS222; N), it is determined whether the received command is the second starting slot winning designation command (step 109SGS224).

If the received command is not the second starting opening winning designation command at step 109SGS224 (step 109SGS224; N), it is determined whether the received command is a symbol designation command (step 109SGS226). If the received command is not a symbol designation command at step 109SGS226 (step 109SGS226; N), it is determined whether the received command is a variable category command (step 109SGS227). If the received command is not a variable category command in step 109SGS227 (step 109SGS227; N), it is determined whether the received command is a first pending storage number notification command (step 109SGS228).

If the received command is not the first pending storage number notification command at step 109SGS228 (step 109SGS228; N), it is determined whether the received command is the second pending storage number notification command (step 109SGS230).

If the received command in step 109SGS222 is a first starting opening winning designation command (step 109SGS222; Y), or if the receiving command in step 109SGS224 is a second starting opening winning designation command (step 109SGS224; Y), in step 109SGS226 If the received command is a symbol designation command (step 109SGS226; Y), if the received command is a variable category command in step 109SGS227 (step 109SGS227; Y), then in step 109SGS228, the received command is the first pending storage number notification command. (109SGS228; Y), and in step 109SGS230, if the received command is the second pending storage number notification command (step 109SGS230; Y), the received command is transferred to the free space in the starting prize receiving command buffer 109SG194A shown in FIG. 10-11. It is stored at the beginning of the area (step 109SGS233), and the process returns to step 109SGS221.

In addition, if a pending storage number notification command (first pending storage number notification command or second pending storage number notification command) is received together with a variable display start command (first variable display start command or second variable display start command), , the pending storage number notification command may not be stored in the start winning reception command buffer 109SG194A. That is, it is only necessary to sequentially store the performance control commands received in response to the occurrence of a starting winning from the beginning of the empty area in the starting winning reception command buffer 109SG194A.

If the received command is not the second pending storage number notification command in step 109SGS230 (step 109SGS230; N), settings are made in accordance with other received commands (step 109SGS234), and the process returns to step 109SGS221.

In addition, in the command analysis process of the feature unit 109SG, if the received command is any of the starting opening winning designation command, symbol designation command, variable category command, and pending memory number notification command, the received command is used at the starting winning time. Although an example is given in which the received command is sequentially stored from the beginning of the free area of the received command buffer 109SG194A, the present invention is not limited to this. If the received command is the 1st starting slot winning designation command, the command is used to store the reserved storage number notification command. If a timer is set to wait for the reception of the number of pending memories, and if no pending memory number notification command is received before the timer times out, the pending memory of the entry that has not received the pending memory number notification command will be processed as described below. It may be set to be excluded from the reading preview performance.

FIG. 10-15 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S161 of FIG. 5 as the prefetch notice setting process. In the prefetch notice setting process shown in FIG. 10-15, the production control CPU 120 first checks the starting winning reception command buffer 109SG194A (step 109SGS241), and if there is a pending memory (entry) for which the pending display flag is not set, It is determined whether or not there is one (step 109 SGS 242a). If there is no pending memory for which the pending display flag is not set (Step 109SGS242a; N), the prefetch notice setting process is terminated, and if there is any pending memory for which the pending display flag is not set (Step 109SGS242a; Y), Furthermore, it is determined whether or not the super reach effect is being executed (step 109SGS242b).

In addition, whether or not the super reach reach effect is being executed depends on whether the value of the effect control process flag is 2 (whether the variable display is being executed or not) and the value of the effect control process flag. If is 2, it may be determined whether or not the super reach effect is being executed by referring to the contents of the process data of the variable display being executed.

If the super reach reach effect is being executed (step 109SGS242b; Y), the process advances to step 109SGS250, and if the super reach reach effect is not being executed (step 109SGS242bb; N), the entry (the pending display flag is It is determined whether the symbol designation command stored in the entry (not set) is a symbol designation command indicating a small hit (step 109SGS243a). If the symbol designation command stored in the entry is a symbol designation command that indicates a small hit (step 109SGS243a; Y), the process advances to step 109SGS250, and the symbol designation command stored in the entry indicates a loss or a jackpot. If it is a symbol designation command (Step 109SGS243a; N), it is determined whether the symbol designation command stored in the entry is the first symbol designation command (a symbol designation command indicating a loss) (Step 109SGS243b) .

If the symbol designation command stored in the entry is not the first symbol designation command, that is, if the symbol designation command stored in the entry is a symbol designation command indicating a jackpot (step 109SGS243b; N), The jackpot type is specified from the symbol designation command of the entry (step 109SGS244).

Then, based on the numerical data indicating the random number value for the pre-read notice performance extracted from the random number circuit 124 or the random counter of the performance control counter setting unit 109SG193, and the jackpot type specified in step 109SGS244, the pre-read at the time of the jackpot (not shown) is performed. By referring to the preview effect determination table, it is determined whether or not to execute the pre-read preview effect and the display pattern when executing the pre-read preview effect (step 109SGS245).

In step 109SGS245, for example, the presence or absence of execution of a pre-read preview effect and the display pattern (notice type) are determined at the determination ratio as shown in FIG. 10-16. In the setting example of the determination ratio shown in FIG. 10-16, the presence or absence of a pre-read preview performance and the determination ratio of the display pattern (notice type) are varied depending on the jackpot type specified in the process of step 109SGS244.

Specifically, there are two types of display patterns (notice types) for the pre-read preview performance: display pattern α and display pattern β. Among these, when the display pattern of the advance notice effect is determined to be the display pattern α, the pending memory display is displayed as a white square (◇) in the first pending memory display area 109SG005D or the second pending memory display area 109SG005U. When the display pattern (notice type) of the pre-read preview effect is determined to be display pattern β, the pending memory display will be a white star (☆) in the first pending memory display area 109SG005D or the second pending memory display. Displayed in area 109SG005U.

In addition, as shown in Figure 10-16, when the jackpot type is "probable variable jackpot", the ratio of display pattern β being determined as the display pattern (notice type) is higher than the ratio of display pattern α being determined. It is also set high. On the other hand, when the jackpot type is "non-probable variable jackpot", the rate at which the display pattern β is determined as the display pattern (notice type) is set lower than the rate at which the display pattern α is determined.

With these settings, if the variable display result is a "jackpot" and the display pattern β is displayed as the display pattern (notice type), the jackpot type will be lower than the case where the display pattern α is displayed. The probability of a probability-variable jackpot is increased, and the player's expectation of a probability-variable jackpot can be increased.

In addition, in this feature section 109SG, if the variable display result is a jackpot, the display pattern α or white star in which the pending memory display is displayed in a white square (◇) is always decided to execute the pre-read preview effect. Although one of the display patterns β, which is displayed in the shape of a star (☆), is executed, the present invention is not limited to this, and even if the variable display result is a jackpot, the variable Similarly to the case where the display result is "miss", a case may be provided in which it is determined not to perform the pre-read preview performance.

In addition, in step 109SGS243b, if the symbol designation command of the entry whose display undetermined flag is on is the first symbol designation command, that is, if it is a command indicating a miss (step 109SGS243b; Y), display undetermined The fluctuation category indicated by the fluctuation category designation command of the entry whose flag is on is identified (step 109SGS247). Specifically, if the fluctuation category designation command for the entry is C600H, it is specified that it is a category with a "non-reach" fluctuation pattern, and if it is C601H, it is determined that it is a category of a "super reach" fluctuation pattern. If it is C602H, it may be specified that it is a category of "other" fluctuation patterns including normal reach.

Then, based on the numerical data indicating the random number value for the pre-read preview performance extracted from the random number circuit 124 or the random counter of the performance control counter setting unit 109SG193, and the category of the fluctuation pattern specified in step 109SGS247, By referring to the missed advance notice effect determination table, it is determined whether or not to execute the advance notice effect and the display pattern (notice type) when executing the advance notice effect (step 109SGS248).

In step 109SGS248, for example, the presence or absence of execution of a pre-read preview effect and the display pattern (notice type) are determined at the determination ratio as shown in FIG. 10-16. In the setting example of the determination ratio shown in FIG. 10-16, the determination ratio of the display pattern (notice type) and whether or not to execute the pre-read preview effect are varied depending on the category of the fluctuation pattern identified in the process of step 109SGS247. There is.

Specifically, two types of display patterns (notice types) are provided: display pattern α and display pattern β. Among these, when the display pattern (notice type) is determined to be the display pattern α, the pending memory display is a white rectangle (◇) in a specific manner in the first pending memory display area 109SG005D or the second pending memory display area. 109SG005U, and when the display pattern (notice type) is determined to be display pattern β, the pending memory display is a specific form of white star (☆) in the first pending memory display area 109SG005D or the second pending memory display area. It is displayed in the memory display area 109SG005U. Incidentally, when it is determined that the prefetch preview effect is not executed, the pending memory display is displayed in a round shape (◯), which is the normal mode, in the first pending memory display area 109SG005D or the second pending memory display area 109SG005U.

As shown in Figure 10-16, if the variable display result is "miss" and the category of the variation pattern is "other", the variable display result is "miss" and the category of the variation pattern is "non-conformity". The rate at which the pre-read preview effect is executed (the rate determined to be other than ``no preview effect'') is set higher than in the case of ``Reach''. In addition, if the variable display result is "Off" and the variation pattern category is "Super Reach", than when the variable display result is "Off" and the variation pattern category is "Other", The rate at which the pre-read preview effect is executed (the rate determined to be other than "no preview effect") is set high.

When the variable display result is "miss" and it is decided to execute the pre-read preview effect, if the variable category is "other", it is more important than if the variable pattern category is "non-reach". The rate at which the display pattern α is determined is also set high. Furthermore, when the category of the variation pattern is "super reach", the rate at which the display pattern α is determined is set higher than when the category of the variation pattern is "other". Furthermore, when the variable display result is "miss" and it is decided to execute the pre-read preview effect, if the category of the variable pattern is "other", the category of the variable pattern is "non-reach". The rate at which the display pattern β is determined is set higher than when the variable pattern category is "Super Reach", and the display pattern The rate at which β is determined is set high.

In addition, if the variable display result is "miss", the percentage of pre-read preview performances determined to be non-executable regardless of whether the variable pattern category is "non-reach", "other", or "super reach". is set to the highest value, and the rate at which the pre-read preview performance is decided to be executed and the display pattern β is determined is set to the lowest value.

Furthermore, when the variable display result is a "jackpot", the pre-read preview effect is not determined to be non-executable (no preview effect), and the pre-read preview effect is determined to be executed, and the display pattern α Alternatively, the rate at which the display pattern β is determined is set higher than the rate at which the display pattern α or the display pattern β is determined in any variable pattern category when the variable display result is “miss”.

Furthermore, when the variable display result is "miss (non-reach)," "miss (super reach)," or "miss (other)," when it is decided to execute the pre-read preview effect, the display pattern α The rate at which the display pattern β is determined is set higher than the rate at which the display pattern β is determined. On the other hand, when the variable display result is a "jackpot (probable jackpot)" and it is decided to execute the pre-read preview effect, the proportion at which display pattern β is determined is the proportion at which display pattern α is determined. is set higher than.

Due to such settings, if display pattern α or display pattern β is executed (displayed) as the display pattern (notice type) of advance notice effect, if display pattern α or display pattern β is not executed (displayed) There is a higher possibility that the variable display result will be a "jackpot" than the above, and especially when display pattern β is executed (displayed), the variable display result will be a "jackpot" and the jackpot type will be a "probable variable jackpot". This increases the player's expectations.

After executing step 109SGS248, the performance control CPU 120 determines whether execution of the pre-read preview performance was determined in step 109SGS247, that is, whether the display pattern (notice type) has been determined to be either display pattern α or display pattern β. It is determined whether or not (step 109SGS249).

After executing step 109SGS245 or when it is decided to execute a pre-read preview effect (step 109SGS249; Y), the flag value corresponding to the determined display pattern (notice type) is set to the pending display flag of the entry (step 109SGS246). Specifically, if the display pattern (notice type) determined in step 109SGS245 or step 109SGS248 is the display pattern α in which the pending storage display is indicated by "◇", the pending display flag of the entry is set to "1", and step If the display pattern (notice type) determined in step 109SGS245 or step 109SGS248 is the display pattern β in which the pending storage display is indicated by "☆", the pending display flag of the entry is set to "2", and then the process proceeds to step 109SGS252.

In addition, in step 109SGS249, if it is not decided to execute the advance notice effect (step 109SGS249; N), after setting the pending display flag of the entry to "0" indicating a white "○" (step 109SGS250) and proceeds to step 109SGS252.

In addition, as described above, even when the reach effect of Super Reach is being executed (Step 109SGS242b; Y) or when the symbol designation command of the entry is a symbol designation command indicating a small hit (Step 109SGS243a), the entry After setting the hold display flag to "0" indicating a white "○" (step 109SGS250), the process proceeds to step 109SGS252.

Then, the performance control CPU 120 updates the pending display based on the stored contents of the start winning reception command buffer 109SG194A (step 109SGS252). As a result, the pending memory newly stored in the start winning reception command buffer 109SG194A is displayed in a display mode corresponding to "0", "1", or "2" set in the pending display flag. Ru. In addition, even when the variable display is executed and the stored contents of the starting prize winning reception command buffer 109SG194A are shifted, the memory contents of the starting prize winning receiving command buffer 109SG194A after the shift are changed according to the stored contents of the starting prize winning receiving command buffer 109SG194A in FIG. 10-17. As shown, the hold display of the first hold storage display area 109SG005D and the second hold storage display area 109SG005U provided at the lower position of the image display device 5 is updated.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 10-17, if the number of first special symbol pending memories is one, one pending memory display is displayed. As for the display mode of this pending memory display, when the flag value of the pending display flag corresponding to the pending memory is "0", it is displayed in the display mode of "○" as shown in Figure 10-17. , if the flag value of the hold display flag is "1", it will be displayed in the display mode of "◇", and if the flag value of the hold display flag is "2", it will be displayed in the display mode of "☆" will be displayed. In addition, if the number of first special figure pending memories is two, two pending memory displays are displayed, and each pending memory display is in a mode according to the flag value set in the pending display flag of the corresponding pending memory. is displayed in the first reserved storage display area 109SG005D. In addition, if the number of first special figure pending memories is three, three pending memory displays are displayed, and each pending memory display is in a mode according to the flag value set in the pending display flag of the corresponding pending memory. is displayed in the first reserved storage display area 109SG005D. In addition, if the number of first special figure pending memories is four, four pending memory displays are displayed, and each pending memory display is in a mode according to the flag value set in the pending display flag of the corresponding pending memory. is displayed in the first reserved storage display area 109SG005D.

Further, if the second special figure pending storage number is one, one pending storage display is displayed. As with the case of the first special figure, if the flag value of the pending display flag corresponding to the pending memory is "0", the display mode of this pending memory display is "○". If the flag value of the hold display flag is "1", it will be displayed in the display format of "◇", and if the flag value of the hold display flag is "2", it will be displayed as "☆". It is displayed in the following manner. In addition, if the second special figure pending memory number is two, for example, as shown in Figure 10-17, two pending memory displays will be displayed, and each pending memory display will be the pending display of the corresponding pending memory. As a mode according to the flag value set in the flag, for example, the pending memory display of 1 is displayed as "○", and the pending memory display of 1 is displayed as "☆" in the second pending memory display area 109SG005U. Is displayed. In addition, if the number of second special figure pending memories is three, three pending memory displays are displayed, and each pending memory display is in a mode according to the flag value set in the pending display flag of the corresponding pending memory. is displayed in the second pending storage display area 109SG005U. In addition, if the number of second special figure pending memories is four, four pending memory displays are displayed, and each pending memory display is in a mode according to the flag value set in the pending display flag of the corresponding pending memory. is displayed in the second pending storage display area 109SG005U.

Then, each time the variable display is executed, as the reserved memory is reduced (consumed), the reserved memory display is also shifted in a predetermined shift direction (the screen in this feature section 109SG (towards the center).

In other words, if the pending memory is consumed in the variable display start setting process to be described later, which is executed at the start of the variable display, and the pending memory of the starting prize receiving command buffer 109SG194A is shifted, then when starting winning after the shift Based on the pending memory of the reception command buffer 109SG194A, the pending memory displays in the first pending memory display area 109SG005D and the second pending memory display area 109SG005U are also shifted and displayed, and a new pending memory is created due to the start winning. In this case, the display pattern of the pending memory is determined and set in the pending display flag, and the first pending memory display area 109SG005D and the second pending memory display area 109SG005D and the second pending memory are It will now be displayed in the memory display area 109SG005U.

Note that although this characteristic section 109SG exemplifies a form in which the process of step 109SGS252 is executed in the prefetch notice setting process, the present invention is not limited to this, and these first reservation storage display areas 109SG005D The process for updating the hold display in the second hold storage display area 109SG005U may be executed separately as a process different from the prefetch preview setting process (for example, hold display update process).

In addition, in this feature section 109SG, on the condition that there is a new storage of the command at the time of starting winning in step 109SGS242, it is determined whether or not to execute the pre-read preview performance in the reserved memory for the starting winning. Due to the simultaneous occurrence of a starting prize in the first starting winning hole and a starting winning in the second starting winning hole, a new command at the time of starting winning is stored in both the first special drawing and the second special drawing in step 109SGS242. If it is determined that there is, that is, if an entry whose display undetermined flag is on exists in both the first special figure reservation memory and the second special figure reservation memory, both entries are read in advance and announced. This is used to determine whether or not to perform the performance. Both the reserved memory in which the command at the time of starting prize winning in the first special drawing was newly stored and the reserved memory in which the command at the time of starting winning in the second special drawing were newly stored are used to determine the execution and non-execution of the pre-announcement effect. If it is determined, if there is no entry for the pending display flag of "1" or "2" indicating the execution of the pre-read preview effect, the pending display of the first special figure's pending memory and the pending display of the second special figure will be displayed. Prefetch preview effects may be executed simultaneously on both displays.

In addition, in this feature section 109SG, if a starting prize in the first starting winning hole and a starting winning in the second starting winning hole occur at the same time as described above, the command at the time of starting winning in the first special drawing is Both the newly stored pending memory and the newly stored pending memory in which the command at the time of starting winning in the second special drawing are newly stored are subject to the determination of execution or non-execution of the pre-read preview performance, but the present invention is not limited to this. In such a case, the execution or non-execution of the pre-reading notice effect in the reserved memory in the first special figure, and the execution or non-execution of the pre-reading notice effect in the reserved memory in the second special figure. It is also possible to decide to execute only one of them.

Specifically, when the gaming state is a normal state in which high opening control is not performed, the decision to execute or non-execute the pre-read preview performance in the suspended memory in the first special figure is suspended in the second special figure. This is done with priority over the decision on whether or not to execute the pre-read preview performance in memory. Then, when it is decided to execute the pre-read preview effect in the reserved memory in the first special figure, the execution of the pre-read preview effect in the pending memory in the second special figure is uniquely decided not to be executed, and the first special figure When it is decided not to execute the pre-read preview effect in the pending memory in the figure, it is sufficient to decide whether to execute or not to perform the pre-read preview effect in the pending memory in the second special figure.

On the other hand, if the gaming state is a time saving state where high opening control is performed (high probability high base state/low probability high base state), execution or non-execution of the pre-read notice performance in the reserved memory in the second special figure This determination is given priority over the determination of execution or non-execution of the pre-read preview performance in the reserved memory in the first special figure. Then, when it is decided to execute the pre-read preview performance in the reserved memory in the second special figure, the execution of the pre-read preview effect in the reserved memory in the first special figure is uniquely decided not to be executed, and the second special figure If it is decided not to execute the pre-read preview performance in the reserved memory in the figure, it is only necessary to decide whether to execute or not to perform the pre-read preview performance in the reserved memory in the first special figure.

FIG. 10-18 is a flowchart showing the variable display start setting process (step S171) in the production control process shown in FIG. In the variable display start setting process, the production control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the first variable display start command reception flag is on (step 109SGS271). If the first variable display start command reception flag is in the on state (step 109SGS271; Y), the buffer number of the first special figure pending memory in the start winning reception command buffer 109SG194A is set to ``1-0'' to ``1-4''. Various command data and various flags stored in association with are shifted upward by one buffer number (step 109SGS272). Note that the contents of buffer number "1-0" cannot be shifted because there is no destination to shift them to, so they are erased.

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

If the first variable display start command reception flag is off in step 109SGS271 (step 109SGS271; N), it is determined whether the second variable display start command reception flag is on (step 109SGS273). If the second variable display start command reception flag is off (step 109SGS273; N), the variable display start setting process is ended, and if the second variable display start command reception flag is on (step 109SGS273; Y ), the various command data and various flags stored in correspondence with the buffer numbers "2-0" to "2-4" of the second special figure pending memory in the start winning reception command buffer 109SG194A are stored in one buffer number. It is shifted upward by minutes (step 109SGS274). Note that the contents of buffer number "2-0" cannot be shifted because there is no destination to shift them to, so they are erased.

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

After executing step 109SGS272 or step 109SGS274, the production control CPU 120 reads the fluctuation pattern designation command from the fluctuation pattern designation command storage area (step 109SGS275).

Next, the display result (stop symbol) of the decorative pattern is determined according to the data stored in the display result designation command storage area (that is, the received display result designation command) (step 109SGS276). In this case, the performance control CPU 120 determines the stop symbols of the decorative symbols according to the display result specified by the display result designation command, and stores data indicating the determined stop symbols of the decorative symbols in the decorative symbol display result storage area. do.

In addition, in this feature section 109SG, when the received variable display result designation command is the second variable display result designation command corresponding to probability variable jackpot A, the performance control CPU 120, for example, displays 3 symbols as "7" as the stop symbols. ” to determine the combination of decorative patterns (jackpot pattern). In addition, if the received variable display result designation command is the third variable display result designation command corresponding to probability variable jackpot B, multiple combinations of odd symbols other than "7" (for example, "111", Decorative pattern combinations such as "333", "555", "999", etc.) are selected. In addition, when the received variable display result designation command is the 4th variable display result designation command that corresponds to probability variable jackpot C, the stop symbols are "334" and "778", which are the same chances as the small hit. Decide from among them. In addition, when the received variable display result designation command is the fifth variable display result designation command corresponding to a non-probable variable jackpot, the performance control CPU 120, for example, selects a decorative pattern in which three symbols are arranged in an even number as a stop symbol. Determine the combination (jackpot symbol). In addition, if the received variable display result designation command is the 6th variable display result designation command that corresponds to a small hit, the stop symbols are "334" and "778", which are the same chances as the probability variable jackpot C. Decide from among them. In addition, if the received variable display result designation command is the first variable display result designation command that corresponds to a loss, a decorative pattern in which three symbols are irregular as a stop symbol, and a combination other than the above-mentioned chance. (missing pattern) is determined.

In determining these stop symbols, the production control CPU 120 extracts random numbers for determining the stop symbols, and uses a stop symbol determination table in which numerical values are associated with data indicating combinations of decorative symbols. Then, the stop symbol of the decorative symbol can be determined. That is, the stop symbols may be determined by selecting data indicating a combination of decorative symbols corresponding to numerical values that match the extracted random numbers.

Then, in step 109SGS281, the performance control CPU 120 selects a performance control pattern (process table) according to the variation pattern designation command. Then, the process timer for process data 1 of the selected process table is started (step 109SGS282).

The process table includes display control execution data for controlling the display of the image display device 5, lamp control execution data for controlling the lighting of each LED, and data for controlling the sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R. Sound control execution data, operation part control execution data for controlling the operation of the push button 31B and stick controller 31A, etc. are arranged in chronological order in correspondence with each process data n (numbers 1 to N). There is.

Next, the performance control CPU 120 controls the performance device (image display as a performance component) according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound control execution data 1, operation unit control execution data 1). The device 5, various lamps as performance components, speakers 8L and 8R as performance components, and operation units (push button 31B, stick controller 31A, etc.) are controlled (step 109SGS283). For example, a command is output to the display control unit 123 in order to display an image according to the variation pattern on the image display device 5. Further, in order to control the lighting/extinguishing of various lamps, a control signal (lamp control execution data) is output to the lamp control board 14. Furthermore, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the audio control board 13 in order to output audio from the speakers 8L and 8R.

In addition, in this feature section 109SG, the performance control CPU 120 controls so that the decorative symbols are displayed variably according to the variation pattern that corresponds one-to-one to the variation pattern designation command, but the production control CPU 120 The variation pattern to be used may be selected from a plurality of types of variation patterns corresponding to the specified command.

Then, a value corresponding to the variable display time specified by the variable pattern designation command is set in the variable display time timer (step 109SGS284). Also, a first time is set in the variable display control timer (step 109SGS285). Note that the first time is, for example, 33 ms, and the performance control CPU 120 stores the image data that is being displayed in a variable manner, including the image data that indicates the display state of the decorative pattern at the center left, into the VRAM every time the first time elapses. The write/display control unit 123 outputs a signal corresponding to the image data written to the VRAM to the image display device 5, and the image display device 5 displays an image according to the signal. As a result, variable display of decorative patterns and display of moving images of other effects are realized (see FIG. 10-20).

In addition, the performance control CPU 120 determines whether the variation pattern of the variable display is a super reach variation pattern (step 109SGS287). If the variable display variation pattern is a super reach variation pattern (step 109SGS287; Y), a second time is set in the movable body control timer (step 109SGS288). The second time is, for example, 1 ms, and the performance control CPU 120 controls the first movable body motor 109SG421, the second movable body motor 109SG422, and the third movable body motor 109SG423 every time the first time elapses. Take control. As a result, movement control of the first movable body 109SG401, the second movable body 109SG402L, and the third movable body 109SG402R is realized (see FIG. 10-20).

After executing step 109SGS288, or if the variation pattern of the variable display is not a super reach variation pattern (step 109SGS287; N), the production control CPU 120 changes the value of the production control process flag to the production process during variable display (step The variable display start setting process is set to a value corresponding to S172) and ends the variable display start setting process (Step 109SGS286).

FIG. 10-19 is a flowchart showing the variable display performance process (step S172) in the performance control process process. In the variable display performance process, the performance control CPU 120 decreases each value of the process timer, variable display time timer, and variable display control timer by 1 (step 109SGS301, step 109SGS302, step 109SGS303). Further, if the variable display is a super reach variable display (step 109SGS303b; Y), the value of the movable body control timer is decremented by 1 (step 109SGS303c).

In addition, after executing step 109SGS303c, or when the super reach is not variable display (step 109SGS303b; N), the process advances to step 109SGS306.

In step 109SGS306, the performance control CPU 120 checks whether the process timer has timed out. If the process timer has timed out, the process data is switched (step 109SGS307). That is, the process timer is restarted by setting the next set process timer setting value in the process table to the process timer (step 109 SGS308). Further, the control state for the production device (production component) is changed based on the display control execution data, lamp control execution data, sound control execution data, operation unit control data, etc. set next (step 109SGS309a). On the other hand, if the process timer has not timed out, the production device (for production (step 109SGS309b).

After executing the process of step 109SGS309a or step 109SGS309b, the production control CPU 120 determines whether the variable display is a super reach variable display (step 109SGS309f).

If the variable display is a super reach variable display (step 109SGS309f; Y), it is further determined whether the movable body control timer has timed out (109SGS309g). If the movable body control timer has timed out (step 109SGS309g; Y), the first movable body motor 109SG421, the second movable body motor 109SG422, and the third movable body motor 109SG423 are driven according to the contents of the process data. (Step 109SGS309h). Then, the movable body control timer is reset (the second time is set in the movable body control timer again), and the process proceeds to step 109SGS310 (step 109SGS309i).

Note that if the variable display is not a super reach variable display (step 109SGS309f; N) and if the movable body control timer has not timed out (step 109SGS309g; N), execute the processing of step 109SGS309h and step 109SGS309i. The process then proceeds to step 109SGS310.

Next, it is checked whether the variable display control timer has timed out (step 109SGS310). If the variable display control timer has timed out (step 109SGS310; Y), the production control CPU 120 displays the next display screen (33 ms from the time of the previous image update) in the variable display including the left-center right decorative pattern. The image data of the screen to be displayed after the elapsed time is created and written to a predetermined area of the VRAM (step 109SGS311). In this way, in the image display device 5, variable display control of decorative patterns and display control of other images (video display control) are realized. The display control unit 123 sends to the image display device 5 a signal based on data obtained by superimposing image data of a predetermined area such as a set background image and image data based on display control execution data set in the process table. Output. In this way, on the image display device 5, the background image, character image, and decorative pattern in the variation of the decorative pattern are displayed. Also, the variable display control timer is reset to the first time (step 109SGS312).

Further, if the variable display control timer has not timed out (step 109SGS310; N), after executing step 109SGS312, the production control CPU 120 checks whether the variable display time timer has timed out (step 109SGS313). . If the variable display time timer has timed out, the value of the production control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special figure waiting process (step S173) (step 109SGS315). Even if the variable display time timer has not timed out, if the confirmation command reception flag indicating that the symbol confirmation designation command has been received is on (step 109SGS314; Y), the value of the production control process flag is set to the special symbol. It is updated to a value according to the waiting process (step S173) (step 109SGS315). Even if the variable display time timer has not timed out, once a pattern confirmation designation command is received, the control will stop the fluctuation, so for example, a fluctuation pattern designation command that indicates a long fluctuation time due to noise between boards, etc. Even in such a case, when the regular variable display time has elapsed (at the end of the variable display of the special symbol), the variable display of the decorative symbol can be ended.

Incidentally, process data during variable display of the decorative pattern is set in the process table used for variable display control of the decorative pattern. In other words, the sum of the process timer setting values of process data 1 to n in the process table corresponds to the variable display time of the decorative pattern. Therefore, when the process timer for the last process data n times out in the process of step 109SGS306, there is no process data to be switched (display control execution data, lamp control execution data, etc.), and the variable display control of decorative patterns based on the process table is performed. ends.

Next, the operation mode of each production device during the ready-to-reach production of super reach α1, super reach α2, super reach β1, and super reach β2 in the feature section 109SG will be explained. The presentation mode of the variable display will be explained based on FIGS. 10-21 to 10-24.

First, as shown in Figures 10-21 and 10-22, regarding the variable display of Super Reach α1 and Super Reach α2, when the reach effect of Super Reach α1 and Super Reach α2 starts, the first enlarged display period , the character images displayed on the image display device 5 during the second enlarged display period and the third enlarged display period (for the reach effect of super reach α1, the ally character A and the enemy character A, and for the reach effect of super reach α2) If so, an enlarged display of friendly character A and enemy character B) is executed.

Specifically, in the first enlarged display period, the character image is enlarged at a constant speed from the normal display magnification (1x) to the display magnification m1, and in the second enlarged display period, the character image is displayed from the display magnification m1. The character image is enlarged at a constant speed from the display magnification m2 to the display magnification m3 in the third enlarged display period. Then, after the third enlarged display period ends, the display magnification of the character image is maintained at m3 for a predetermined period, and the display magnification of the character image is returned to the normal display magnification at the timing when the predetermined period has elapsed. .

Note that in the present characteristic section 109SG, the first enlarged display period, the second enlarged display period, and the third enlarged display period are all periods of the same length. Furthermore, as shown in FIGS. 10-21 and 10-22, the difference between the display magnifications is the largest between the normal display magnification and the display magnification m1, and the difference between the display magnification m2 and the display magnification m3. is the smallest. That is, in this feature section 109SG, regarding the enlargement speed of the character image, the enlargement speed during the first enlarged display period is set to be the fastest, and the enlargement speed during the third enlarged display period is set to be the slowest (enlargement speed of character image: (first enlarged display period>second enlarged display period>third enlarged display period). Note that in the feature section 109SG, "the enlargement speed is fast" means that the enlargement rate of the image per unit time is large.

Thereafter, in this feature section 109SG, the period that combines the first enlarged display period and the second enlarged display period (the period in which the movable body motion suggestion effect is executed) is set as period T2, and the third enlarged display period and the character image The period including the predetermined period during which the display magnification is maintained at m3 may be referred to as period T3.

In addition, as shown in Figure 10-21, during the reach effect of Super Reach α1 and Super Reach α2, if the variable display result is a jackpot, from the end timing of period T3 to the end timing of the variable display. As a performance to notify that the variable display result is a jackpot, the first movable body 109SG401 is moved from the retreat position to the performance position, and the second movable body 109SG402L and third movable body 109SG402R are moved to the left and right of the first movable body 109SG401. After moving the movable body unit 109SG400 to the close position (after changing the movable body unit 109SG400 from the first state to the third state), after a while, the first movable body 109SG401, the second movable body 109SG402L, and the third movable body 109SG402R are moved. A movable body motion effect A is executed to move the movable body unit 109SG400 to the retreat position (change the movable body unit 109SG400 from the third state to the first state).

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 10-22, during the reach effect of Super Reach α1 and Super Reach α2, if the variable display result is a failure, from the end timing of period T3 to the end timing of the variable display, By not operating the first movable body 109SG401, the second movable body 109SG402L, and the third movable body 109SG402R, a failure notification effect is executed to notify that the variable display result is a failure.

Hereinafter, in this feature section 109SG, the execution period of the movable body effect A and the failure notification effect may be referred to as a period T4. Regarding these periods T2 to T4, period T3 is the shortest period, and period T4 is the longest period (length of period T2 to period T4: period T4>period T2>period T3).

Also, during the reach effects of Super Reach α1 and Super Reach α2, effect images are also displayed on the image display device 5 as movable body motion suggestion performance A and movable body motion performance A (only when the variable display result is a jackpot). .

Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 10-21 and 10-22, in the image display device 5, the first movable body is A movable body motion suggestion production A in which a plurality of star-shaped effect images 109SG005S move toward 109SG401 at a speed V1 is executed.

Furthermore, if the variable display result is a jackpot, as part of the above-mentioned movable body motion effect A, a plurality of star-shaped effect images 109SG005S are displayed from the first movable body 109SG401 at a speed of V2 over a period T4. It moves (diffuses) toward the edge of the display device 5. Note that the absolute value of the speed V2 is greater than the absolute value of the speed V1. In other words, the movable body motion representation A in the main feature section 109SG is also a representation in which the star-shaped effect image 109SG005S moves faster than the movable body motion suggestion representation A.

Furthermore, during the reach effects of super reach α1 and super reach α2, the movable body LED 109SG495 also emits light. Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 10-21 and 10-22, the movable LED 109SG495 is activated during the period T2 (the first enlarged display period and the second enlarged display period) and during the period T3 (more accurately, during the period T3). The movable body LED 109SG495 is caused to emit light at the brightness C1 from the start timing of the first enlarged display period to the end timing of the third enlarged display period). Further, when the variable display result is a jackpot, the movable body LED 109SG495 is caused to emit light at a brightness C2 that is higher than the brightness C1 over a period T4.

Also, during the reach performance of Super Reach α1 and Super Reach α2, four types of performance sounds can be output from speakers 8L and 8R: BGM of music, SE (sound effects), action suggestion sound, and jackpot notification sound. The type of sound that is output varies depending on the time during the reach performance.

Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 10-21 and 10-22, the BGM is a performance sound that is output from the speakers 8L and 8R from the start of the variable display, and is output from the speakers 8L and 8R only during period T3. output is stopped. That is, the output of BGM in the ready-to-win performance is executed over the period T4 from the start timing of the ready-to-win performance to the end timing of the period T2.

Also, like BGM, SE (sound effect) is a sound effect that is output from speakers 8L and 8R from the start of variable display, but unlike BGM, there is no period during which the output from speakers 8L and 8R is stopped. . In other words, the output of SE in the ready-to-win performance is executed over the entire ready-to-win performance.

The motion suggestion sound is a sound effect output from the speakers 8L and 8R as part of the movable body motion suggestion production A. In other words, the motion suggestion sound is output only during period T2, which is the execution period of movable body motion suggestion performance A, and is not output during other periods. The jackpot notification sound is a sound effect outputted from the speakers 8L and 8R as part of the movable body movement effect A. That is, the jackpot notification sound is output only during the period T4, which is the execution period of the movable body motion performance A when the variable display result becomes a jackpot, and is not output during other periods.

As shown in Figures 10-23 and 10-24, regarding the variable display of Super Reach β1 and Super Reach β2, when the reach effect of Super Reach β1 and Super Reach β2 starts, the first enlarged display period, Character images displayed on the image display device 5 in the second enlarged display period and the third enlarged display period (ally character B and enemy character A in the reach effect of super reach β1, and character images displayed in the reach effect of super reach β2) Enlarged display of friendly character B and enemy character B) is executed.

From now on, the enlarged display of the character image in the variable display of Super Reach β1 and Super Reach β2, the light emitting mode of the movable body LED109SG495, the output of BGM, SE, action suggestion sound, and jackpot notification sound from the speakers 8L and 8R are shown in Figure 10- Since this is the same mode as the variable display of super reach α1 and super reach α2 shown in FIGS. 21 and 10-22, the explanation will be omitted.

As shown in Figure 10-23, during the reach effect of Super Reach β1 and Super Reach β2, if the variable display result is a jackpot, the variable display will be displayed from the end timing of period T3 to the end timing of the variable display. As a performance to notify that the display result is a jackpot, the first movable body 109SG401 is moved from the retreat position to the performance position, and the second movable body 109SG402L and third movable body 109SG402R are moved to positions close to the first movable body 109SG401. After moving (after changing the movable body unit 109SG400 from the first state to the third state), after a while, the first movable body 109SG401, the second movable body 109SG402L, and the third movable body 109SG402R are moved to their respective retracted positions. A movable body motion effect B is executed to move (change the movable body unit 109SG400 from the third state to the first state).

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 10-24, during the reach effect of Super Reach β1 and Super Reach β2, if the variable display result is a failure, from the end timing of period T3 to the end timing of the variable display, By not operating the first movable body 109SG401, the second movable body 109SG402L, and the third movable body 109SG402R, a failure notification effect is executed to notify that the variable display result is a failure. The movable body performance B is a performance that is executed over a period T4, like the above-mentioned movable body performance A and the failure notification performance.

Also, during the reach effects of Super Reach β1 and Super Reach β2, as shown in FIGS. 10-23 and 10-24, over the aforementioned period T2 (first enlarged display period and second enlarged display period), A movable body motion suggestion performance B is executed in which the first movable body 109SG401 is repeatedly moved (reciprocated) between the retreat position and the suggested position. Note that the period T1 required for one reciprocating movement of the first movable body 109SG401 between the retracted position and the suggested position in the movable body motion suggestion performance B is shorter than the aforementioned period T3 ( Length of period T1 to period T4: period T4>period T2>period T3>period T1).

As described above, in the variable display of super reach α1, super reach α2, super reach β1, and super reach β2, as shown in FIG. While the motion suggestion performance is executed, the movable body motion suggestion performance is not executed during the third enlarged display period. Further, among the first enlarged display period, the second enlarged display period, and the third enlarged display period, the character image enlargement speed is the fastest in the first enlarged display period (the enlargement rate of the image per unit time is large), and the During the enlarged display period, the character image enlargement speed is set to be slowest (image enlargement rate per unit time is small).

Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 10-26(A), when comparing the movable body motion suggestion performance A and the movable body motion suggestion performance B, it is found that the movable body motion suggestion performance A produces a star-shaped effect image on the image display device 5. 109SG005S acts repeatedly on the first movable body 109SG401 (multiple star-shaped effect images 109SG005S move toward the first movable body 109SG401 at speed V1), and the first movable body 109SG401 itself The difference is that the movable body motion suggestion performance B does not move, whereas the first movable body 109SG401 repeatedly moves between the retreat position and the suggested position. On the other hand, movable body motion suggestion performance A and movable body motion suggestion performance B both have in common that the movable body LED 109SG495 emits light at brightness C1 during the execution period of the performance.

As shown in FIG. 10-26(B), when comparing movable body motion performance A and movable body motion performance B, movable body motion performance A moves the first movable body 109SG401 from the retreat position to the performance position, and , move the second movable body 109SG402L and the third movable body 109SG402R to positions close to the first movable body that has been moved to the production position (change the movable body unit 109SG400 from the first state to the third state), and This is an effect in which a star-shaped effect image 109SG005S spreads from the first movable body 109SG401 at a speed of V2. Movable body movement performance B moves the first movable body 109SG401 from the retreat position to the performance position, and moves the second movable body 109SG402L and third movable body 109SG402R to positions close to the first movable body that has been moved to the performance position. This is an effect of moving the movable body unit 109SG400 from the first state to the third state, and the display in which multiple star-shaped effect images 109SG005S are spread from the first movable body 109SG401 at a speed of V2 is not executed. This is different from movable body motion performance A. Furthermore, movable body motion performance A and movable body motion performance B both have in common that the movable body LED 109SG495 emits light at brightness C1 during the execution period of the performance.

Next, the display mode of the reach effect on the image display device 5 in the variable display of super reach α1, super reach α2, super reach β1, and super reach β2 will be explained based on FIGS. 10-27 to 10-35.

First, as shown in FIGS. 10-27(A) and 10-27(B), after a while after the variable display of Super Reach α1, Super Reach α2, Super Reach β1, or Super Reach β2 starts, , the decorative symbols displayed in the "left" decorative symbol display area 5L and the "right" decorative symbol display area 5R stop at a combination indicating reach. Then, when a predetermined period of time further passes in the reach state, if the variable display is the variable display of super reach α1, a battle performance between ally character A and enemy character A is started as a reach performance (Figure 10-27 (C ) and Figure 10-28 (A)), and if the variable display is the variable display of Super Reach α2, a battle performance between ally character A and enemy character B will start as a reach effect (see Figure 10-27 (D) and (See Figure 10-30 (A)), if the variable display is super reach β1, a battle performance between ally character B and enemy character A will start as a reach effect (see Figures 10-27 (E) and 10 -32 (A)), if the variable display is the variable display of super reach β2, a battle effect between ally character B and enemy character B will start as a reach effect (see Figure 10-27 (F) and Figure 10- 34(A)).

In addition, at the start of these super reach reach performances, the decorative symbols displayed in the "left" decorative symbol display area 5L and the "right" decorative symbol display area 5R are displayed at the upper left and right ends of the display area of the image display device 5. The ornamental symbols that have been displayed in the display area 5Cni of the "middle" ornamental symbols are temporarily rendered invisible.

As shown in Figures 10-28 (A) and 10-28 (B), when reaching the second half of the battle performance that is the reach performance of Super Reach α1, as shown in Figure 10-28 (C), allies Display of a moving image in which character A attacks enemy character A is started. In the video, as shown in FIGS. 10-28(C) to 10-28(F), during the aforementioned first enlarged display period, second enlarged display period, and third enlarged display period, ally character A In a scene where a melee attack is to be applied to enemy character A, images of friendly character A and enemy character A are enlarged and displayed.

In particular, in the first enlarged display period and the second enlarged display period (FIGS. 10-28(D) to 10-28(F)), the images of the friendly character A and the enemy character A are displayed first on the image display device 5. It is displayed with lower contrast than before the enlarged display period (Figures 10-28 (A) to 10-28 (C)), and the images of friendly character A and enemy character A, which have low contrast, are overlapped. , an image in which a plurality of star-shaped effect images 109SG005S move toward the first movable body 109SG401 at a speed V1 (movable body motion suggestion effect A) is displayed. At this time, the star-shaped effect image 109SG005S is displayed with the same contrast as before the first enlarged display period. It is now easier to recognize the movement towards the target.

Further, during the first enlarged display period to the third enlarged display period, the movable body LED 109SG495 provided on the first movable body 109SG401 emits light at the brightness C1.

Then, as shown in FIGS. 10-28(E) to 10-28(F), when the third enlarged display period has elapsed, the friendly character A and the enemy character A are displayed at a display magnification m3 for a predetermined period. Display at. Note that during the predetermined period, the movable body LED 109SG495 does not emit light.

As shown in FIG. 10-29 (H) and FIG. 10-29 (I), when the variable display result is a jackpot, as a movable body movement effect A, the ally character A and the enemy character are displayed in the center of the image display device 5. The explosion effect image 109SG005B is displayed overlapping the image of the character A, and a plurality of star-shaped images are displayed so as to move from the center of the image display device 5 toward the edges of the image display device 5 at a speed V2. Effect image 109SG005S is displayed.

Furthermore, at this time, the first movable body 109SG401 moves from the retracted position to the production position, and the second movable body 109SG402L and the third movable body 109SG402R move to positions close to the left and right of the first movable body 109SG401 that has moved to the production position. (The movable unit 109SG400 changes from the first state to the third state). In other words, the explosion effect image 109SG005B is displayed behind the first movable body 109SG401, and the plurality of star-shaped effect images 109SG005S are displayed moving toward the edge of the image display device 5 at the speed V2. Ru.

Thereafter, after the operation of each movable body ends (after the movable body unit 109SG400 changes from the third state to the first state), after the display of the explosion effect image 109SG005B on the image display device 5 ends, the first movable body unit 109SG400 changes from the third state to the first state. A video in which the movement of the body 109SG401, the second movable body 109SG402L, and the third movable body 109SG402R to their respective evacuation positions is completed, and the attack of the ally character A hits the enemy character A on the image display device 5, and the ally character A wins. is displayed, and it is announced that the jackpot gaming state is being controlled. At this time, the image display device 5 displays the decorative patterns (the decorative patterns displayed in each "right" decorative pattern display area 5C) as numerical values corresponding to the fact that the variable display result is a jackpot. After moving at high speed from the back side to the front side of the device 5, it swings and stops at the center of the image display device 5.

Then, when the variable display of the special symbols ends (the small symbols displayed at the right end of the image display device 5 stop at a combination indicating a jackpot), the game is controlled to a jackpot game state.

On the other hand, if the variable display result is a failure, as shown in FIGS. 10-29 (J) and 10-29 (K), as a failure notification effect, the attack of the enemy character A is displayed on the image display device 5 as an ally. A display of an action in which the character A is hit and the ally character is defeated is executed, and it is reported that the jackpot game state is not controlled (that the game is a loss). At this time, in the image display device 5, the decorative patterns (the decorative patterns displayed in each "right" decorative pattern display area 5C) are displayed at a low speed (Fig. After moving from above the image display device 5 at a speed lower than that at the time of jackpot shown in 10-29 (I), it swings and stops at the center of the image display device 5.

As shown in Figures 10-30 (A) and 10-30 (B), when reaching the latter half of the battle performance (reach performance) as a reach performance of Super Reach α2, as shown in Figure 10-30 (C) , the display of a moving image in which friendly character A attacks enemy character B begins. In the video, as shown in FIGS. 10-30(C) to 10-30(F), during the aforementioned first enlarged display period, second enlarged display period, and third enlarged display period, ally character A In a scene where a melee attack is to be applied to enemy character B, images of friendly character A and enemy character B are enlarged and displayed.

In particular, in the first enlarged display period and the second enlarged display period (FIGS. 10-30(D) to 10-30(F)), the images of friendly character A and enemy character B are It is displayed with lower contrast than before the enlarged display period (Figures 10-30 (A) to 10-30 (C)), and the images of friendly character A and enemy character B, which have low contrast, are overlapped. , an image in which a plurality of star-shaped effect images 109SG005S move toward the first movable body 109SG401 at a speed V1 (movable body motion suggestion effect A) is displayed. At this time, the star-shaped effect image 109SG005S is displayed with the same contrast as before the first enlarged display period. It is now easier to recognize the movement towards the target.

Further, during the first enlarged display period to the third enlarged display period, the movable body LED 109SG495 provided on the first movable body 109SG401 emits light at the brightness C1.

Then, as shown in FIG. 10-30(F), when the third enlarged display period has elapsed, the friendly character A and the enemy character B are displayed at the display magnification m3 for a predetermined period. Note that during the predetermined period, the movable body LED 109SG495 does not emit light.

As shown in FIG. 10-31 (G) to FIG. 10-31 (I), if the variable display result is a jackpot, as a movable body movement effect A, the ally character A and enemy character An explosion effect image 109SG005B is displayed overlapping the image of character B, and a plurality of star-shaped images are displayed so as to move from the center of the image display device 5 toward the edge of the image display device 5 at a speed V2. Effect image 109SG005S is displayed.

Furthermore, at this time, the first movable body 109SG401 moves from the retracted position to the production position, and the second movable body 109SG402L and the third movable body 109SG402R move to positions close to the left and right of the first movable body 109SG401 that has moved to the production position. (The movable unit 109SG400 changes from the first state to the third state). In other words, the explosion effect image 109SG005B is displayed behind the first movable body 109SG401, and the plurality of star-shaped effect images 109SG005S are displayed moving toward the edge of the image display device 5 at the speed V2. Ru.

Thereafter, after the operation of each movable body ends (after the movable body unit 109SG400 changes from the third state to the first state), after the display of the explosion effect image 109SG005B on the image display device 5 ends, the first movable body unit 109SG400 changes from the third state to the first state. A video in which the movement of the body 109SG401, the second movable body 109SG402L, and the third movable body 109SG402R to their respective evacuation positions is completed, and the attack of the ally character A hits the enemy character B on the image display device 5, and the ally character A wins. is displayed, and it is announced that the jackpot gaming state is being controlled. At this time, the image display device 5 displays the decorative patterns (the decorative patterns displayed in each "right" decorative pattern display area 5C) as numerical values corresponding to the fact that the variable display result is a jackpot. After moving at high speed from the back side to the front side of the device 5, it swings and stops at the center of the image display device 5.

Then, when the variable display of the special symbols ends (the small symbols displayed at the right end of the image display device 5 stop at a combination indicating a jackpot), the game is controlled to a jackpot game state.

On the other hand, if the variable display result is a failure, as shown in FIGS. 10-31 (J) and 10-31 (K), as a failure notification effect, the attack of the enemy character B is displayed on the image display device 5 as an ally. A display of an action in which the character A is hit and the ally character is defeated is executed, and it is reported that the jackpot game state is not controlled (that the game is a loss). At this time, in the image display device 5, the decorative patterns (the decorative patterns displayed in each "right" decorative pattern display area 5C) are displayed at a low speed (Fig. After moving from above the image display device 5 at a speed lower than that at the time of jackpot shown in 10-29 (I), it swings and stops at the center of the image display device 5.

As shown in Figures 10-32 (A) and 10-32 (B), when reaching the latter half of the battle performance (reach performance) as the reach performance of Super Reach β1, as shown in Figure 10-32 (C) Then, a moving image of friendly character B attacking enemy character A is started to be displayed. In the video, as shown in FIGS. 10-32(C) to 10-32(F), during the aforementioned first enlarged display period, second enlarged display period, and third enlarged display period, ally character B In a scene where a melee attack is to be applied to enemy character A, images of friendly character B and enemy character A are displayed in an enlarged manner.

In particular, in the first enlarged display period and the second enlarged display period, the movement of the first movable body 109SG401 between the retracted position and the suggested position is repeatedly executed as the movable body motion suggestion effect B (the movable body unit The change from the first state to the second state and the change from the second state to the first state of the 109SG 400 are repeatedly executed).

Furthermore, as shown in FIGS. 10-32(D) and 10-32(E), during the enlarged display period of the images of ally character B and enemy character A, the effect image 109SG005X is displayed on the image display device 5, The enlarged display of the images of ally character B and enemy character A is emphasized by the effect image 109SG005X.

Further, during the first enlarged display period to the third enlarged display period, the movable body LED 109SG495 provided on the first movable body 109SG401 emits light at the brightness C1.

Then, as shown in FIG. 10-32(F), when the third enlarged display period has elapsed, the friendly character B and the enemy character A are displayed at the display magnification m3 for a predetermined period. Note that during the predetermined period, the movable body LED 109SG495 does not emit light.

As shown in FIG. 10-33 (G) to FIG. 10-33 (I), when the variable display result is a jackpot, as a movable body motion effect B, ally character B and enemy character An explosion effect image 109SG005B is displayed overlapping the character A image.

Furthermore, at this time, the first movable body 109SG401 moves from the retracted position to the production position, and the second movable body 109SG402L and the third movable body 109SG402R move to positions close to the left and right of the first movable body 109SG401 that has moved to the production position. (The movable unit 109SG400 changes from the first state to the third state). That is, the explosion effect image 109SG005B is displayed behind the first movable body 109SG401.

Thereafter, after the operation of each movable body ends (after the movable body unit 109SG400 changes from the third state to the first state), after the display of the explosion effect image 109SG005B on the image display device 5 ends, the first movable body unit 109SG400 changes from the third state to the first state. A video in which the movement of the body 109SG401, the second movable body 109SG402L, and the third movable body 109SG402R to their respective evacuation positions is completed, and the attack of the ally character B hits the enemy character A on the image display device 5, and the ally character A wins. is displayed, and it is announced that the jackpot gaming state is being controlled. At this time, the image display device 5 displays the decorative patterns (the decorative patterns displayed in each "right" decorative pattern display area 5C) as numerical values corresponding to the fact that the variable display result is a jackpot. After moving at high speed from the back side to the front side of the device 5, it swings and stops at the center of the image display device 5.

Then, when the variable display of the special symbols ends (the small symbols displayed at the right end of the image display device 5 stop at a combination indicating a jackpot), the game is controlled to a jackpot game state.

On the other hand, if the variable display result is a failure, as shown in FIGS. 10-33 (J) and 10-33 (K), as a failure notification effect, the attack of the enemy character A is displayed on the image display device 5 as an ally. A display of an action in which the character B is hit and the ally character is defeated is executed, and a notification is made that the jackpot game state is not controlled (that the game is a loss). At this time, in the image display device 5, the decorative patterns (the decorative patterns displayed in each "right" decorative pattern display area 5C) are displayed at a low speed (Fig. After moving from above the image display device 5 at a speed lower than that at the time of jackpot shown in 10-29 (I), it swings and stops at the center of the image display device 5.

As shown in Figures 10-34 (A) and 10-34 (B), when reaching the latter half of the battle performance (reach performance) as the reach performance of Super Reach β2, as shown in Figure 10-34 (C) , the display of a moving image in which friendly character B attacks enemy character B begins. In the video, as shown in FIGS. 10-34(C) to 10-34(F), during the aforementioned first enlarged display period, second enlarged display period, and third enlarged display period, ally character B In a scene where a melee attack is to be applied to enemy character B, images of friendly character B and enemy character B are enlarged and displayed.

In particular, in the first enlarged display period and the second enlarged display period, the movement of the first movable body 109SG401 between the retracted position and the suggested position is repeatedly executed as the movable body motion suggestion effect B (the movable body unit The change from the first state to the second state and the change from the second state to the first state of the 109SG 400 are repeatedly executed).

Furthermore, as shown in FIGS. 10-34(D) and 10-34(E), during the enlarged display period of the images of ally character B and enemy character A, the effect image 109SG005X is displayed on the image display device 5, The enlarged display of the images of ally character B and enemy character A is emphasized by the effect image 109SG005X.

Further, during the first enlarged display period to the third enlarged display period, the movable body LED 109SG495 provided on the first movable body 109SG401 emits light at the brightness C1.

Then, as shown in FIG. 10-34(F), when the third enlarged display period has elapsed, the friendly character B and the enemy character B are displayed at a display magnification m3 for a predetermined period. Note that during the predetermined period, the movable body LED 109SG495 does not emit light.

Then, as shown in FIGS. 10-35 (G) to 10-35 (I), if the variable display result is a jackpot, as a movable body motion effect B, the ally character B An explosion effect image 109SG005B is displayed overlapping the image of the enemy character B, and a plurality of stars are displayed so as to move from the center of the image display device 5 toward the edge of the image display device 5 at a speed V2. The type effect image 109SG005S is displayed.

Furthermore, at this time, the first movable body 109SG401 moves from the retracted position to the production position, and the second movable body 109SG402L and the third movable body 109SG402R move to positions close to the left and right of the first movable body 109SG401 that has moved to the production position. (The movable unit 109SG400 changes from the first state to the third state). That is, the explosion effect image 109SG005B is displayed behind the first movable body 109SG401.

Thereafter, after the operation of each movable body ends (after the movable body unit 109SG400 changes from the third state to the first state), after the display of the explosion effect image 109SG005B on the image display device 5 ends, the first movable body unit 109SG400 changes from the third state to the first state. A video in which the movement of the body 109SG401, the second movable body 109SG402L, and the third movable body 109SG402R to their respective evacuation positions is completed, and the attack of the ally character B hits the enemy character B on the image display device 5, and the ally character A wins. is displayed, and it is announced that the jackpot gaming state is being controlled. At this time, the image display device 5 displays the decorative patterns (the decorative patterns displayed in each "right" decorative pattern display area 5C) as numerical values corresponding to the fact that the variable display result is a jackpot. After moving at high speed from the back side to the front side of the device 5, it swings and stops at the center of the image display device 5.

Then, when the variable display of the special symbols ends (the small symbols displayed at the right end of the image display device 5 stop at a combination indicating a jackpot), the game is controlled to a jackpot game state.

On the other hand, if the variable display result is a failure, as shown in FIGS. 10-35 (J) and 10-35 (K), as a failure notification effect, the attack of the enemy character B is displayed on the image display device 5 as an ally. A display of an action in which the character B is hit and the ally character is defeated is executed, and a notification is made that the jackpot game state is not controlled (that the game is a loss).
At this time, in the image display device 5, the decorative patterns (the decorative patterns displayed in each "right" decorative pattern display area 5C) are displayed at a low speed (Fig. After moving from above the image display device 5 at a speed lower than that at the time of jackpot shown in 10-29 (I), it swings and stops at the center of the image display device 5.

As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this feature section 109SG does not display the explosion effect image 109SG005B on the image display device 5 while the movable body motion suggestion effect B is being executed, as shown in 10-31 to 10-35. On the other hand, while the movable body movement effect B is being executed, the explosion effect image 109SG005B is displayed on the image display device 5, so that the image of the friendly character or enemy character during the reach effect is enlarged by displaying the explosion effect image 109SG005B. Since the performance of the movable body motion performance B by the display and the movable bodies (first movable body 109SG401, second movable body 109SG402L, and third movable body 109SG402R) can be made more conspicuous, the game enjoyment can be improved.

In addition, as shown in FIGS. 10-21 to 10-24, the magnification speed of each character's image is different between the first enlarged display period and the second enlarged display period, thereby improving the production effect during the enlarged display period. Since the operating speed of the first movable body 109SG401 is the same in the first enlarged display period and the second enlarged display period, the control load on the first movable body 109SG401 in the movable body movement performance can be reduced.

Furthermore, as shown in FIGS. 10-21 to 10-24, the second enlarged display period has a slower enlargement speed than the first enlarged display period, and the third enlarged display period after the movable body motion suggestion effect ends. Since the enlargement speed is slower than the second enlarged display period, the enlarged display of the images of the friendly character and the enemy character continues even after the movable body motion suggestion performance ends, so that the game enjoyment can be improved. In addition, in this characteristic part 109SG, although the mode in which the enlargement speed in the first enlarged display period is the fastest and the enlargement speed in the third enlarged display period is the slowest is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and the enlargement speed in the third enlarged display period is the slowest. The expansion speed in the third expansion display period may be the fastest, the expansion speed in the first expansion display period may be the slowest, or the expansion speed in the second expansion display period may be the fastest.

In addition, as shown in Figures 10-21 to 10-24, execution of the look-ahead preview effect is restricted during the reach effect including the enlarged display period. can be prevented from decreasing. In addition, although this feature section 109SG exemplifies a form in which the execution of the look-ahead preview performance is restricted throughout the execution period of the reach performance, the present invention is not limited to this, and the execution of the look-ahead notice performance is The period during which execution is restricted may be only a part of the reach effect (for example, only the first enlarged display period to the third enlarged display period). In addition, in this feature section 109SG, as a form of restricting the execution of the pre-read preview effect, a mode in which the pre-read preview effect is not executed during the reach-to-reach effect is exemplified, but the present invention is not limited to this, and During the performance, the preview preview performance may be performed at a lower rate than during other periods.

Furthermore, as shown in FIGS. 10-32 and 10-34, the player can visually confirm the reach effect while the movable body motion suggestion effect B is being executed, but as shown in FIGS. 10-33 and 10-35, In addition, during the execution of the movable body action effect B, the explosion effect image 109SG005B is displayed on the image display device 5, thereby reducing the visibility of the reach effect. In other words, the visibility of the reach effect performance images (images of ally characters and enemy characters) changes depending on the operating status of the first movable body 109SG401, so the movement of the first movable body 109SG401 changes as a movable body motion suggestion effect. It is possible to easily understand whether the motion is a motion or a motion as a movable body motion effect, and the degree of attention of the first movable body 109SG401 and the reach effect effect image can be adjusted.

In addition, as shown in FIGS. 10-21 and 10-23, while the movable body motion suggestion performance is being executed, BGM, SE, and motion suggestion sound are output from the speakers 8L and 8R, while the movable body motion performance is being executed. During the game, BGM, SE, and jackpot notification sound are output from the speakers 8L and 8R, so they are output from the speakers 8L and 8R before and after the period from the end of the third enlarged display period to the start timing of the movable body movement performance. To make it easier for a player to recognize that the performance sound is changing.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 10-21 to 10-24, the period T3 is longer than the period T1 required for one reciprocating movement of the first movable body 109SG401 between the retracted position and the suggested position. Yes, the period T3 is a shorter period than the period T2 in which the movable body motion suggestion performance is executed, so the motion of the first movable body 109SG401 in the movable body motion production is the same as the motion of the first movable body 109SG401 in the movable body motion suggestion production. It is possible to prevent the player from misperceiving that the moving body motion is the same, and also to reduce the interest in the game due to the execution period of the movable body motion suggestion performance being longer than the execution period of the movable body motion production in the suggested reach performance. It is also possible to prevent the decline.

In addition, as shown in FIGS. 10-21 to 10-24, by turning off the movable body LED 109SG495 during the period from the end of the third enlarged display period to the start of the movable body movement performance or the failure notification performance, the movable body LED 109SG495 During the period in which the light is off, the player can easily recognize that the first movable body 109SG401 is not operating.

In addition, as shown in FIGS. 10-32 and 10-34, in the movable body motion suggestion effect B, only the first movable body 109SG401 is operated, and as shown in FIGS. 10-33 and 10-35, the movable body In motion production B, the first movable body 109SG401, the second movable body 109SG402L, and the third movable body 109SG402R are all operated, so it is difficult to determine whether the motion of the movable body is a motion suggesting a movable body motion or not. This makes it easier for the player to distinguish between motions and motions.

In addition, as shown in FIGS. 10-21 to 10-24, in the first enlarged display period, second enlarged display period, and third enlarged display period, the movable body LED 109SG495 is made to emit light at the brightness C1, and the movable body movement is produced. During execution, the movable body LED 109SG495 emits light at a brightness C2 that is higher than the brightness C1, so the brightness of the movable body LED 109SG495 makes it easier for the player to recognize that the movable body movement performance is being executed. It is also possible to improve the game's interest during execution of the movable body movement performance.

In addition, as shown in FIGS. 10-28 and 10-30, while the movable body motion suggestion effect A is being executed, a plurality of star-shaped effect images 109SG005S are displayed on the image display device 5, and other reach effects are displayed. The effect images (images of ally character A and enemy character A or enemy character B) are displayed with a lower contrast than before the first enlarged display period, that is, while the moving body motion suggestion effect A is being executed, the effect image of the reach effect is displayed. Since the visibility of the star-shaped effect images 109SG005S is reduced, the star-shaped effect images 109SG005S can stand out, and the movement of these star-shaped effect images 109SG005S at the speed V1 can draw the player's attention to the first movable body 109SG401. Therefore, the performance effect of the operation of the first movable body 109SG401 can be enhanced.

Furthermore, as shown in FIGS. 10-29 and 10-31, when the movable body movement effect A is executed, the plurality of star-shaped effect images 109SG005S are displayed at a speed V2 which is higher than the speed V1 on the image display device 5. Since the first movable body 109SG401 is displayed moving toward the edge of the image display device 5, it is possible to make the plurality of star-shaped effect images 109SG005S stand out in the movable body motion production A, and also to By moving the plurality of star-shaped effect images 109SG005S at the speed V2, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the first movable body 109SG401, so that the production effect of the movement of the first movable body 109SG401 can be enhanced, which increases the interest of the game. can be improved.

In addition, as shown in FIGS. 10-28(F) and 10-30(F), the star-shaped effect image 109SG005S is not displayed on the image display device 5 before the movable body motion effect A or the deviation notification effect is executed. Therefore, it is possible for the player to easily recognize that the performance to be executed from now on is a movable body movement performance or a failure notification performance.

Although the characteristic portion 109SG of the present invention has been described above with reference to the drawings, the specific configuration is not limited to these characteristic portions, and the present invention may be modified or added without departing from the gist of the present invention. included.

For example, in the feature section 109SG, as shown in FIGS. 10-21 to 10-24, the start timing of the movable body motion suggestion effect and the start timing of the enlarged display period (first enlarged display period) are the same, that is, , exemplifies a form in which the start timing of the reciprocating movement of the first movable body 109SG401 between the retreat position and the suggested position and the start timing of the enlarged display of the reach effect production image (images of the friendly character and enemy character) are the same. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the start timing of the movable body motion suggestion effect and the start timing of the enlarged display period (first enlarged display period) may be different. In particular, when the start timing of the movable body motion suggestion performance is set to a timing earlier than the start timing of the enlarged display period (first enlarged display period), the reciprocating motion of the first movable body 109SG401 as the movable body motion suggestion production is performed. can increase the attention of players.

Further, in the characteristic portion 109SG, the display mode of the image on the image display device 5 after the end of the enlarged display period and the display state of the image on the image display device 5 immediately before the end of the enlarged display period are almost the same (the display magnification is slightly different). However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, as a modified example 109SG-2, after the enlarged display period ends, a specific effect is displayed on the image display device 5. The display mode of the image on the image display device 5 immediately before the end of the enlarged display period may be changed by displaying an image or an effect image. By doing so, after the enlarged display period ends, it is possible to make it easier for the player to recognize that the enlarged display period has ended.

In addition, the feature section 109SG has a form that allows the image display device 5 to display an explosion effect image 109SG005B according to the movements of the first movable body 109SG401, the second movable body 109SG402L, and the third movable body 109SG402R during reach effect. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and in Modification Example 109SG-3, the image display device 5 displays images according to the progress of a battle performance between an ally character and an enemy character, which is executed as a reach performance. It may also be possible to display an effect image.

In this way, when the image display device 5 can display both the explosion effect image 109SG005B according to the movement of the movable body and the effect image according to the progress of the battle performance, The size of the explosion effect image 109SG005B and the effect image corresponding to the progress of the battle performance may be made different. By doing this, the image display device 5 can display an effect image of an appropriate size that corresponds to the difference between the movement of the movable body and the battle performance during the reach performance, thereby improving the interest in the game. .

Furthermore, if the image display device 5 is capable of displaying both an explosion effect image 109SG005B that corresponds to the movement of the movable body and an effect image that corresponds to the progress of the battle production, the explosion effect that corresponds to the movement of these movable bodies can be displayed. The image transparency may be made different between the image 109SG005B and the effect image corresponding to the progress of the battle performance. By doing this, the image display device 5 can display an effect image with an appropriate image transparency corresponding to the difference between the movement of the movable body and the battle performance during the reach performance, thereby improving the enjoyment of the game. can.

Further, in the characteristic section 109SG, the friendly character and the enemy character are visually recognized on the image display device 5 during the period from the end of the movable body motion suggestion production and enlarged display period to the start timing of the movable body motion production or failure notification production. Although the present invention is not limited to this example, as a modification 109SG-4, after the movable body motion suggestion performance and the enlarged display period have ended, the movable body motion performance or miss notification is performed. During the period up to the start timing of the performance, the contrast and brightness on the image display device 5 are set to a first low visibility state that is lower than before the end of the enlarged display period, thereby reducing the visibility of friendly characters and enemy characters. You may let them. Furthermore, when performing a movable body movement effect (when the variable display result is a jackpot), by changing the contrast and brightness of the image display device 5 from the first low visibility state to a second low visibility state, which is even lower, The visibility of friendly characters and enemy characters may be further reduced. By doing this, after the enlarged display period ends, the visibility of the friendly characters and enemy characters on the image display device 5 decreases, so that the player can easily recognize that the enlarged display period has ended. When performing the movable body effect, it is possible to increase attention to the operations of the first movable body 109SG401, the second movable body 109SG402L, and the third movable body 109SG402R.

In addition, in the characteristic section 109SG, as shown in FIGS. 10-28 to 10-35, the same effect image is displayed on the image display device 5 during execution of the movable body motion suggestion effect and during execution of the movable body movement effect. (the same ally character and enemy character), the present invention is not limited to this, and as a modified example 109SG-5, it is possible to A different effect image may be displayed on the image display device 5 during execution of the action effect. In particular, the number of types of effect images displayed on the image display device 5 during the execution of the movable body motion suggestion effect is determined from the number of types of effect images displayed on the image display device 5 during the execution of the movable body movement suggestion effect. You can also increase the number. By doing this, it is possible to increase the number of variations of the effect images displayed on the image display device 5 while the movable body motion suggesting effect is being executed, and therefore it is possible to improve the game enjoyment when the movable body movement suggesting effect is being executed. .

In addition, in the characteristic section 109SG, as shown in FIGS. 10-28 to 10-35, the same effect image is displayed on the image display device 5 during execution of the movable body motion suggestion effect and during execution of the movable body movement effect. (The same friendly character and enemy character) are shown as an example, but the present invention is not limited to this, and as a modified example 109SG-6, during the execution of the movable body motion suggestion effect, While the image display device 5 displays images corresponding to the movable body motion suggestion performance, while the movable body motion performance is being executed, the image display device 5 displays images corresponding to the movable body motion suggestion performance. As the image corresponding to the body motion effect, an image different from the image corresponding to the movable body motion suggestion effect may be displayed.

Furthermore, when the image display device 5 is capable of displaying images compatible with movable body motion suggestion effects and images compatible with movable body movement effects, the display period of images compatible with movable body motion suggestion effects and the display period of images compatible with movable body movement effects may be set. It may be different. By doing this, the images corresponding to the movable body motion suggestion performance and the images corresponding to the movable body motion performance It becomes possible to display the display at an appropriate period corresponding to whether it is the execution of a movable body motion effect or the execution of a movable body motion effect.

Furthermore, when displaying an image compatible with movable body motion effects on the image display device 5, the visibility of the image compatible with movable body motion effects may be reduced by lowering the contrast and brightness of the image display device 5. By doing this, when the movable body motion performance is executed, the player's attention can be increased to the movable body motion performance rather than the image corresponding to the movable body motion performance.

Further, when displaying an image compatible with movable body motion suggestion performance on the image display device 5, a sound corresponding to the movable body motion suggestion performance corresponding to the image corresponding to the movable body motion suggestion performance is output from the speaker 8L8R, and at the same time, the image display device 5 When displaying an image compatible with movable body movement effects in , the speaker 8L8R may output a sound corresponding to the movable body movement effects corresponding to the image compatible with movable body movement effects. By doing so, it is possible to output sounds corresponding to each image displayed on the image display device 5 from the speakers 8L and 8R when performing the movable body motion suggestion production and when performing the movable body motion production. Therefore, it is possible for the player to easily recognize that the movable body motion suggestion production or the movable body motion production is in progress.

Furthermore, when performing a movable body motion performance during the reach performance (when the variable display result becomes a jackpot), the movable body motion performance is displayed on the image display device 5 from a timing before the start of the movable body motion performance. Display of an image corresponding to body movement performance may be started. By doing this, it is possible to increase the player's expectations for the start of the movable body motion performance during the reach performance of the super reach, and it is also possible to increase attention to the movable body motion performance.

In addition, in the feature section 109SG, in the reach effect of super reach α1 and super reach α2, a plurality of star-shaped effect images 109SG005S are displayed on the image display device 5 toward the first movable body 109SG401 as movable body motion suggestion effect A. Although a mode in which the display is displayed moving at the speed V1 has been illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and as a modification example 109SG-7, the speed V1 is not a constant speed but within a predetermined range. It may be variable. In this case, for example, as movable body motion suggestion production A, when a plurality of star-shaped effect images 109SG005S move toward the first movable body 109SG401, the speed of the star-shaped effect images 109SG005S is set to the first movable body 109SG401. The speed V1 is changed to a low speed as the speed V1 approaches . Note that the speed V2 of the plurality of star-shaped effect images 109SG005S during execution of the movable body motion production A may be set to be faster than the maximum speed of the speed V1. By doing this, when the movable body motion suggestion effect A is executed, the moving speed (velocity V1) of the plurality of star-shaped effect images 109SG005S displayed on the image display device 5 changes, thereby improving the enjoyment of the game. can.

In addition, the characteristic section 109SG outputs 1 action suggestion sound from the speakers 8L and 8R in response to the execution of the movable body motion suggestion presentation, and outputs 1 jackpot notification from the speakers 8L and 8R in response to the execution of the movable body motion suggestion presentation. Although the form in which sound is output is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and a plurality of sounds may be output as the action suggestion sound and jackpot notification sound output from these speakers 8L and 8R. .

Furthermore, in the case where multiple sounds can be output as the action suggestion sound and jackpot notification sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R, multiple output start timings of the action suggestion sound and jackpot notification sound are provided, and the operation can be performed at any of the timings. It may be possible to output different sounds from the speakers 8L and 8R depending on whether the output of the suggestion sound or jackpot notification sound is started. By doing this, the player can easily recognize that the movable body motion suggestion production or the movable body motion production is being executed by the sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and also Since these action suggestion sounds and jackpot notification sounds change, the game's interest can be improved.

In particular, when determining the output timing of the motion suggestion sound from a plurality of timings, the output timing may be determined at different rates depending on the variable display result. In this case, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the timing at which the output of the action suggestion sound starts, thereby increasing the player's interest in the game. Further, when determining the output timing of the jackpot notification sound from a plurality of timings, the output timing may be determined at different rates depending on the type of jackpot or the setting value set in the pachinko game machine 1. In this case, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the timing at which the output of the jackpot notification sound starts, thereby increasing the interest in the game.

In addition, in the characteristic section 109SG, as shown in FIGS. 10-21 to 10-24, the first movable body 109SG401 is moved at a constant speed between the retracted position and the suggested position during the execution period of the movable body motion suggestion effect. Although the embodiment is illustrated in which the first movable body 109SG401 is moved back and forth between the retreat position and the suggested position, the present invention is not limited to this. , the first movable body 109SG401 may be temporarily stopped at the retreated position and the suggested position, or the first movable body 109SG401 may be decelerated or accelerated at a position near the retreated position and the suggested position. By doing so, it is possible to prevent step-out from occurring in the first movable body motor 109SG421 for operating the first movable body 109SG401.

Further, in the feature section 109SG, after the movable body motion suggestion performance is finished, the first movable body 109SG401 is made to wait at the retreat position until the movable body motion performance or the deviation notification performance is started. The present invention is not limited to this, but after the movable body motion suggestion performance is finished, the first movable body 109SG401 is made to stand by at the suggested position until the movable body motion performance or miss notification performance is started. Good too. By doing so, when the movable body motion performance is executed, the first movable body 109SG401 can be immediately moved to the performance position, so that the game enjoyment can be improved. Furthermore, since the first movable body 109SG401 is maintained at the suggested position after the movable body motion suggestion performance is finished, it is possible to arouse the player's expectations for the execution of the movable body motion performance.

In addition, in the feature section 109SG, as shown in FIGS. 10-21 to 10-24, the rising speed of the first movable body 109SG401 is different between the execution of the movable body motion suggestion production and the execution of the movable body motion production. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the rising speed of the first movable body 109SG401 is made different between when the movable body motion suggestion production is executed and when the movable body motion production is executed. Good too.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 10-20, the characteristic section 109SG also controls updating of the effect image displayed on the image display device 5, and controls movable bodies (first movable body 109SG401, second movable body 109SG402L, third movable body 109SG402R) based on control timers, the present invention is not limited to this, and the update control of the effect images displayed on the image display device 5 and the movement control of the movable body In addition to the movement control, the lighting control of the LED provided in the pachinko game machine 1, the output control of the effect sound from the speakers 8L and 8R, etc. may also be executed based on each dedicated control timer.

In addition, when performing update control of the effect image displayed on the image display device 5, movement control of the movable body, lighting control of the LED, and output control of the effect sound in this way, for example, the effect control image is updated every 1 ms. The CPU 120 executes a timer interrupt (executes S73 to S77 of the production control main processing shown in FIG. 8 every 1 ms), updates the production image every 33 ms, controls the movement of the movable body every 1 ms, and controls the LED. The lighting control may be executed every 10 ms, and the output control of the performance sound may be executed every 1 ms. In particular, when executing the update control of the effect image, the lighting control of the LED, and the output control of the effect sound, the movement control of the movable body (motor 109SG421 for the first movable body, motor 109SG422 for the second movable body, motor 109SG422 for the third movable body, Since the drive control of the motor 109SG423) is executed together, the movement control of the movable body, the update control of the effect image, the lighting control of the LED, and the output control of the effect sound can be suitably executed.

Further, in the feature section 109SG, a mode in which the movable body LED 109SG495 is made to emit light during execution of the movable body motion suggestion effect has been exemplified, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the movable body LED 109SG495 may have a plurality of light emission modes. The rate at which the jackpot game state is controlled may be changed depending on the manner in which the movable body LED 109SG495 emits light during execution of the movable body motion suggestion performance.

In addition, in the feature section 109SG, a mode in which a plurality of star-shaped effect images 109SG005S are displayed on the image display device 5 as the movable body motion suggestion effect A has been exemplified, but the present invention is not limited to this. A plurality of display modes are provided for the star-shaped effect image 109SG005S to be displayed on the image display device 5 as the movable body motion suggestion production A, and the star-shaped effect image 109SG005S is displayed in any of the modes as the movable body motion suggestion production A. The rate at which the jackpot gaming state is controlled may be varied depending on the situation.

Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 10-25, the feature section 109SG displays the reciprocating motion of the first movable body 109SG401 between the retreat position and the suggested position (movable body motion suggestion effect) during the third enlarged display period. Although the present invention is not limited to this example, the reciprocating motion of the first movable body 109SG401 between the retracted position and the suggested position is also performed during the third enlarged display period. You may set up a case. In particular, in some cases where the variable display result is a jackpot, the first movable body 109SG401 can reciprocate between the retracted position and the suggested position during the third enlarged display period. Since it is possible to draw the attention of the player to whether or not the first movable body 109SG401 moves back and forth between the retreat position and the suggested position during the display period, it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

In addition, in the characteristic section 109SG, the plurality of star-shaped effect images 109SG005S are moved toward the first movable body 109SG401 (movable body motion suggestion effect A), or the first movable body 109SG401 is moved between the retreat position and the suggested position. Although the embodiment has been exemplified in which the execution of movable body motion performance A or movable body motion performance B is suggested by repeatedly moving (movable body motion suggestion performance B), the present invention is not limited to this; Execution of the movable body movement effect A or the movable body movement effect B may be suggested in a manner other than the display of the image or the movement of the first movable body 109SG401 itself. For example, if the first movable body 109SG401 is equipped with an LED (movable body LED 109SG495) as shown in the feature section 109SG, the movable body motion effect A or the movable body motion is determined by lighting, blinking cycle, lighting color, etc. of the LED. It may also suggest that performance B be performed.

In addition, in the feature section 109SG, as shown in FIGS. 10-28 and 10-30, the contrast between the images of the friendly character A and the enemy character A or the enemy character B on the image display device 5 is used as a movable body motion suggestion effect A. Although the embodiment has been exemplified in which a plurality of star-shaped effect images 109SG005S are displayed in a reduced state (see FIGS. 10-28(D) and 10-30(D)), the present invention is not limited to this. Instead, the movable body motion suggestion effect A is performed at a timing before lowering the contrast between the image of the friendly character A and the enemy character A or the enemy character B on the image display device 5 (for example, as shown in FIG. 10-28(C) The display of the plurality of star-shaped effect images 109SG005S may be started from the timing shown in FIG. 10-30(C).

Note that when starting to display the plurality of star-shaped effect images 109SG005S at a timing before lowering the contrast between the images of the friendly character A and the enemy character A or the enemy character B on the image display device 5 in this way, By increasing the transparency of the plurality of star-shaped effect images 109SG005S, the effect images being displayed on the image display device 5 (in the examples of FIGS. 10-28 and 10-30, the friendly character A and the enemy character A) Alternatively, the image of the enemy character B) may be made more visible than when the contrast is lowered.

In addition, in the feature section 109SG, as shown in FIG. 10-29(G), an explosion effect image 109SG005B is displayed on the image display device 5 when the movable body motion effect is executed; Although a part of the effect image 109SG005B of the explosion becomes invisible due to the effect image 109SG005B of the explosion, the present invention is not limited to this, and the image may be displayed when the moving body movement effect is executed. It is also possible to display the explosion effect image 109SG005B or an image dedicated to movable body movement effects in the entire display area of the device 5, and make all other effect images invisible.

In addition, in the feature section 109SG, a mode in which the movable body motion performance is executed during the reach performance of Super Reach is exemplified, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the timing to execute the movable body motion performance may be It may be performed at a timing other than during the reach performance of Super Reach. For example, as modification example 109SG-8, the combination of decorative patterns is as shown in FIGS. It may be possible to perform the movable body motion performance during the period from when the reach is reached until the start timing of the reach performance of the super reach.

In this case, as shown in FIG. 10-36(B), the moving body movement suggestion effect is started after reaching the reach position, and the image display device 5 displays the reach effect to be performed after this with high expectation level (jackpot). (for example, reach performances of super reach α1, super reach α2, super reach β1, and super reach β2 described in the feature section 109SG) and low expectation level (big hit game state) Which of the reach performances (for example, reach performances with lower expectations than the reach performances of super reach α1, super reach α2, super reach β1, and super reach β2 described in the feature section 109SG) As a branching effect that displays an image of a character with its eyes closed as a branching effect to notify whether to branch to a branch, as shown in FIG. The character is gradually enlarged and displayed.

If the variable display is a variable display that executes a low-expectation reach effect, it is displayed on the image display device 5 as shown in FIGS. 10-37(C) to 10-37(E). The display area of the image display device 5 gradually darkens without the character there opening its eyes. In other words, in this branching effect, the character displayed on the image display device 5 may not open its eyes and go dark, so that a reach effect with high expectations will not be executed (a reach effect with low expectations will be executed). be notified. Then, after the display area of the image display device 5 is completely darkened (after the branching effect is completed), a low-expectation ready-to-reach effect is executed.

On the other hand, if the variable display is a variable display that executes a reach effect with high expectations, it is displayed on the image display device 5 as shown in FIGS. 10-37(F) to 10-37(H). By opening the eyes of the character who is playing the game, it is announced that a highly anticipated reach effect will be executed. Moreover, at this time, a movable body motion effect is also executed. Then, after the movable body motion performance and the branch performance are completed, a highly anticipated reach performance is executed.

In other words, the movable body motion performance may be performed as a performance to notify that the jackpot game state will be controlled as exemplified in the feature section 109SG, but it may also be performed as a performance to notify that a highly anticipated reach performance will be executed. It may be performed as a performance (a performance that notifies that the expectation level of being controlled to a jackpot gaming state is high).

In addition, in this modified example 109SG-8, as shown in FIGS. 10-36(B) and 10-37(C), the character with its eyes closed is gradually enlarged and displayed on the image display device 5 as a branch effect. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when a character whose eyes are closed is gradually enlarged and displayed as a branch effect, the image display device 5 At the same time, by displaying an effect image such as a concentrated line, the player may be able to draw attention to whether or not the character opens its eyes.

As described above, in the feature section 109SG, the present invention is applied as a branch to determine whether or not the variable display result becomes a jackpot during the reach effect of Super Reach. As shown, the present invention may be applied to determine which of the low-expected ready-to-reach effects and high-expected ready-to-reach effects are executed. In this case, the specific image in the present invention is an image of the character (the first specific image is an image of the character with its eyes closed, the second specific image is an image of the character with its eyes open), the effect image in the present invention corresponds to the above-mentioned image of concentrated lines, etc.

In addition, as shown in FIGS. 10-36 and 10-37, in this modification example 109SG-8, when the movable body motion performance is performed as a performance to notify that a reach performance with high expectation level will be executed, Although a form in which a movable body motion suggestion performance is executed before the execution of a movable body motion performance is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and the movable body motion suggestion performance may not be executed. Furthermore, the execution rate of the movable body motion performance may be different between when the movable body motion suggestion performance is executed and when the movable body motion suggestion performance is not performed (the rate at which the highly expected ready-to-reach performance is executed is different).

Further, although a plurality of characteristic parts and modifications are disclosed in this specification, the gaming machine of the present invention can be implemented by combining two or more of these plurality of characteristic parts and modifications. You may.

Further, in the feature section 109SG, the pachinko game machine 1 is illustrated as a game machine that plays a predetermined game, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a game machine that plays a predetermined game is defined as a game machine that plays at least a predetermined game. In addition to the pachinko game machine 1, it may be a slot machine or a general game machine as long as it performs the following.

The present invention is not limited to what has been described above. In addition, the specific configuration is included in the present invention, in addition to the above-mentioned embodiments and other embodiments described below, even if there are changes or additions within the scope of the present invention.

Furthermore, all or some of the configurations shown in the embodiment and each modification example described above, and the configurations shown in the embodiment example and each modification example described later may be combined arbitrarily.

It should be noted that the above-described embodiments and the later-described embodiments disclosed this time are illustrative in all respects and should not be considered restrictive. The scope of the present invention is indicated by the claims rather than the above description and the following description, and it is intended that all changes within the meaning and scope equivalent to the claims are included.

The gaming machine of the present invention also includes a gaming machine (for example, Pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous to the player.
A movable body (for example, a first movable body 109SG401, a second movable body 109SG402L, a third movable body 109SG402R) that is movably provided,
A specific performance that notifies the performance result by operating the movable body (for example, movable body motion performance A or movable body motion performance B), and repeatedly moves the movable body before the specific performance is executed. Suggestive effects that suggest that the specific effect is to be executed (for example, movable body movement suggestion effect A or movable body movement suggestion effect B), and effect execution means (for example, the effect control CPU 120 (a part that executes the variable display processing shown in 10-19);
Equipped with
The performance execution means is
When executing the suggestion effect, the effect image for the movable body is not displayed, while when executing the specific effect, the effect image for the movable body is displayed (for example, as shown in FIGS. 10-32 to 10-35). As shown, while the movable body motion suggestion production B is executed, the explosion effect image 109SG005B is not displayed on the image display device 5, while the explosion effect image 109SG005B is displayed on the image display device 5 during the execution of the movable body motion production B. ),
A specific image is displayed while the suggested effect is being executed, and the specific image is gradually enlarged and displayed (for example, as shown in FIGS. 10-32 and 10-34, during the reach effect of super reach β1) If so, ally character B and enemy character A will be displayed, and ally character B and enemy character A will be enlarged and displayed, and if super reach β2 is in reach effect, ally character B and enemy character B will be (The part where the friendly character B and enemy character B are enlarged and displayed)
When the specific image is gradually enlarged and displayed, an effect image for the specific image can be displayed (for example, as shown in FIGS. 10-32 and 10-34, the image display device 5, the part that displays the effect image 109SG005X),
The specific image includes a first specific image and a second specific image different from the first specific image, and is in an advantageous state when the first specific image is displayed and when the second specific image is displayed. (For example, as shown in Figure 10-9, the variable display of Super Reach β2, in which ally character B and enemy character B are displayed during the reach performance, (The part where the ratio of control to the jackpot game state is higher than the variable display of super reach β1 where enemy character A is displayed),
The control cycle of the movable body by the effect execution means is different from the update cycle of the specific image and the effect image (for example, the movement control cycle of the first movable body 109SG401, the second movable body 109SG402L, and the third movable body 109SG402R is 1 ms, whereas the update period of the effect image displayed on the image display device 5 is 33 ms),
The enlargement speed in the enlarged display is different between the first timing in the enlarged display and the second timing after the first timing (for example, as shown in FIGS. 10-21 to 10-24, portions where the enlargement speed differs between the display period and the second enlarged display period),
The operating speed of the movable body in the suggestive effect is the same at the first timing and the second timing (for example, as shown in FIGS. (portion where the operating speed of the movable body 109SG401 is the same in the 2 enlarged display periods),
moreover,
The image processing means includes a storage means for storing image data (for example, a performance data memory 91AK123, a VRAM91AK147, etc.) and an image processing means (for example, a VDP91AK132, etc.) capable of executing a drawing process using the image data. Normal drawing processing (e.g., drawing processing in response to a drawing command for normal display), and specific drawing processing (e.g., drawing processing in response to an effect drawing command), in which drawing is performed by changing at least the color information included in the image data. It is possible to display images in multiple layers (for example, layers 01AKL1 to 01AKL5, etc.) with different priorities, and the plurality of layers are a specific layer (for example, layers AKL03 to AKL05). ) and a special layer (for example, layer AKL01, AKL02, etc.) that has a higher priority than the specific layer, and the specific layer can display an image for effect by drawing by the specific drawing process. (For example, see steps 01AKS01 to 01AKS03), and the special layer is capable of displaying a predetermined image related to the progress of the game by drawing using the normal drawing process (see, for example, step 01AKS04).
According to this feature, it is possible to make the enlarged display of a specific image and the effect movement of the movable body even more conspicuous by using the effect image, so that the enjoyment of the game can be improved. Furthermore, it is possible to improve the interest in the game while appropriately ensuring the visibility of the image.

In other words, it is possible to improve the game's interest by making the effect images more conspicuous, and the effect images are drawn and displayed using a specific drawing process on a specific layer, and the predetermined images related to the progress of the game are By drawing and displaying a special layer using normal drawing processing, visibility of a given image can be ensured regardless of the display mode of the effect image, and the display mode of the effect image can be varied. , it is possible to improve the game's interest. In other words, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that easily attracts players' interest when installed in a gaming parlor, and that does not reduce their interest in gaming.

Furthermore, even if the movable body does not move due to a malfunction or the like, an image may be displayed on a specific layer in accordance with the movement of the movable body. By doing so, even if the movable body does not move, the image can be displayed to the player to give them a level of expectation, thereby increasing interest.

Further, when displaying a specific performance or effect performance, the layers to be displayed may be divided according to the jackpot expectation level. For example, when displaying a specific performance or effect performance with a high expectation of a jackpot, it is preferable to display it on a layer on the player's side rather than when displaying a specific performance or effect performance with a low expectation of a jackpot. By doing so, it is possible to prevent specific presentations and effect presentations with high expectations for a jackpot from being displayed overlappingly with other previews, images, etc., resulting in a decrease in visibility.

Furthermore, depending on the jackpot expectation level and type, the specific performance or effect performance may be drawn in a normal drawing or a special drawing. For example, a special rendering method such as 3D display may be used for specific renderings or effect renderings with high expectations for a jackpot. By doing so, the level of expectation can be grasped based on visibility based on the drawing mode, and interest can be improved.

Furthermore, as another example of a gaming machine that can improve interest, there is a gaming machine that can execute games (for example, Pachinko gaming machine 1), and a storage means for storing image data (for example, performance data memory 91AK123). , VRAM91AK147, etc.) and an image processing means (for example, VDP91AK132, etc.) capable of executing drawing processing using image data, and the image processing means is capable of performing normal drawing processing (for example, normal display) for drawing in accordance with the image data. (e.g., a drawing process according to a drawing command for effects, etc.) and a specific drawing process that changes at least the color information included in the image data and draws (for example, a drawing process according to a drawing command for effects, etc.), It is possible to display images in a plurality of layers having different priorities (for example, layers 01AKL1 to 01AKL5, etc.), and the plurality of layers have a higher priority than a specific layer (for example, layers AKL03 to AKL05, etc.). A special layer (for example, layers AKL01, AKL02, etc.), in which the special layer can be drawn by the specific drawing process to display an image for effect (for example, see steps 01AKS01 to 01AKS03), and the special layer An example of this is a gaming machine that can display a predetermined image related to the progress of a game by drawing using the normal drawing process (for example, see step 01AKS04). An example of the form of this gaming machine will be explained below as another example of the form.

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Next, the operation (function) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be explained.

(Main operations of main board 11)
First, the main operations of the main board 11 will be explained. When power supply to the pachinko game machine 1 is started, the game control microcomputer 100 is activated, and the CPU 103 executes game control main processing. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the game control main processing executed by the CPU 103 in the main board 11.

In the game control main process shown in FIG. 11, the CPU 103 first sets interrupts to be prohibited (step S901). Next, necessary initial settings are performed (step S902). The initial settings include stack pointer settings, register settings for built-in devices (CTC (counter/timer circuit), parallel input/output ports, etc.), settings to make the RAM 102 accessible, and the like.

Next, it is determined whether the output signal from the clear switch is on (step S3). The clear switch is mounted on, for example, a power supply board. When the power is turned on with the clear switch on, an output signal (clear signal) is input to the game control microcomputer 100 via the input port. If the output signal from the clear switch is on (step S903; Yes), initialization processing (step S8) is executed. In the initialization process, the CPU 103 performs a RAM clear process to clear the flags, counters, and buffers stored in the RAM 102, and sets initial values in the work area.

Further, the CPU 103 transmits a production control command instructing initialization to the production control board 12 (step S909). When receiving the performance control command, the performance control CPU 120 displays a screen on the image display device 5, for example, to notify that the control of the gaming machine has been initialized.

If the output signal from the clear switch is not on (step S903; No), it is determined whether backup data is stored in the RAM 102 (backup RAM) (step S904). When the power supply to the pachinko game machine 1 is stopped due to an unexpected power outage or the like (power outage), the CPU 103 executes the power supply stop processing immediately before the pachinko game machine 1 becomes unable to operate due to the power supply stop. In this power supply stop processing, processing for turning on a backup flag indicating that data is to be backed up in the RAM 102, data protection processing for the RAM 102, and the like are executed. The data protection process includes adding error detection codes (checksum, parity bit, etc.) and backing up various data. The data to be backed up includes not only various data for proceeding with the game (including various flags, states of various timers, etc.), but also the states of the backup flags and error detection codes. In step S4, it is determined whether the backup flag is on. If the backup flag is off and no backup data is stored in the RAM 102 (step S904; No), initialization processing (step S8) is executed.

If the backup data is stored in the RAM 102 (step S904; Yes), the CPU 103 performs a data check on the backed up data (performed using an error detection code) and determines whether the data is normal (step S904; Yes). S905). In step S905, it is determined by, for example, a parity bit or a checksum whether the data in the RAM 102 matches the data at the time the power supply was stopped. If it is determined that these 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 S905; No), initialization processing (step S908) is executed because the internal state cannot be returned to the state when the power supply was stopped.

If it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is normal (step S590; Yes), the CPU 103 performs a recovery process (step S906) to return the internal state of the main board 11 to the state at the time the power supply was stopped. In the recovery process, the CPU 103 sets a work area based on the storage contents of the RAM 102 (the contents of the backed up data). As a result, the gaming state is restored to the state at the time of power supply stoppage, and if the special symbols are fluctuating, the fluctuation of the special symbols will be restarted from the state before restoration by executing the game control timer interrupt process described later. That will happen.

Then, the CPU 103 transmits a production control command to the production control board 12 to instruct recovery from the power outage (step S7). In line with this, a performance control command that specifies the backed-up gaming state before the power outage, or a performance control command that specifies the display result of the special game that is currently being executed if the special game is being executed. A command may also be sent. These commands can be the same as the commands that are set to be sent in the special design process described later. When the performance control CPU 120 receives a performance control command specifying the time of recovery from a power outage, the performance control CPU 120 indicates, for example, that the image display device 5 has recovered from the power outage or is in the process of recovering from the power outage. , performs a screen display for notification. The performance control CPU 120 may perform appropriate screen display based on the performance control command.

After completing the restoration process or the initialization process and transmitting the production control command to the production control board 12, the CPU 103 executes a random number circuit setting process to initialize the random number circuit 104 (step S9010). Then, the register of the CTC built in the gaming control microcomputer 100 is set so that a timer interrupt is periodically generated every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms) (step S11), and the interrupt is permitted (step S9012). ). After that, loop processing begins. Thereafter, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 at predetermined intervals (for example, 2 ms), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute timer interrupt processing.

FIGS. 12-1(A) and 12-1(B) are explanatory diagrams showing display result determination tables. Of these, Figure 12-1 (A) shows a configuration example of the display result determination table for the first special figure used when the variable special figure is the first special figure, and Figure 12-2 (A) shows a configuration example of the display result determination table for the first special figure used when the variable special figure is the first special figure. A configuration example of a second special figure display result determination table used when the figure is the second special figure is shown. The display result determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 101, and is a table in which the winning determination value, which is compared with the random value MR1 for each set value, is set as the variable display result of the special symbol (special symbol display result). It is. The random number value MR1 is a random number value for determining the display result, and the value is randomly updated in the range of 0 to 65535. The winning judgment value in the display result judgment table is also assigned to the special figure display result in the range of 0 to 65535. The display result judgment table is not limited to using separate display result judgment tables for the first special figure and the second special figure, but a common display result judgment table for the first special figure and the second special figure. A table may also be used.

When the setting value is 1 and the variable special figure is the first special figure, when the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state, the winning judgment value compared with the random number MR1 for determining the display result is: The range from 1020 to 1237 is assigned to a "big hit", the range from 32767 to 33094 is assigned to a "small win", and the other numerical ranges are assigned to a "loss". When the setting value is 1 and the variable special figure is the first special figure, when the gaming state is in a variable probability state, the winning judgment value that is compared with the random number MR1 for display result judgment is 1020 to 1346. The numbers up to 32,767 to 33,094 are assigned to "big hits", the numbers from 32,767 to 33,094 are assigned to "small hits", and the other numerical ranges are assigned to "loses". When the set value is 1 and the fluctuating special figure is the second special figure, when the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state, the winning judgment value that is compared with the random number MR1 for determining the display result is: The range from 1020 to 1237 is assigned to a "big hit", the range from 32767 to 33421 is assigned to a "small win", and the other numerical ranges are assigned to a "loss". When the set value is 1 and the variable special figure is the second special figure, when the gaming state is in a variable probability state, the winning judgment value compared with the random number MR1 for determining the display result is 1020 to 1346. The numbers up to 32,767 to 33,421 are assigned to "big hits", the numbers from 32,767 to 33,421 are assigned to "small hits", and the other numerical ranges are assigned to "loses".

When the setting value is 2 and the variable special figure is the first special figure, when the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state, the winning judgment value that is compared with the random number MR1 for determining the display result is: The range from 1020 to 1253 is assigned to a "big hit", the range from 32767 to 33094 is assigned to a "small win", and the other numerical ranges are assigned to a "loss". When the set value is 2 and the variable special figure is the first special figure, when the gaming state is in a variable probability state, the winning judgment value that is compared with the random number MR1 for determining the display result is 1020 to The numbers up to 1383 are assigned as "big hits", the numbers 32,767 to 33,094 are assigned as "small wins", and the other numerical ranges are assigned as "loses". When the setting value is 2 and the fluctuating special figure is the second special figure, when the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state, the winning judgment value that is compared with the random number MR1 for determining the display result is: The numbers 1020 to 1253 are assigned to "big wins," the numbers 32767 to 33421 are assigned to "small wins," and the other numerical ranges are assigned to "losses." When the setting value is 2 and the variable special figure is the second special figure, when the gaming state is in the variable probability state, the winning judgment value compared with the random number MR1 for determining the display result is 1020 to 1383. The numbers up to 32,767 to 33,421 are assigned to "big hits", the numbers from 32,767 to 33,421 are assigned to "small hits", and the other numerical ranges are assigned to "loses".

When the setting value is 3 and the variable special figure is the first special figure, when the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state, the winning judgment value that is compared with the random number MR1 for determining the display result is: The range from 1020 to 1272 is assigned to a "big hit", the range from 32767 to 33094 is assigned to a "small win", and the other numerical ranges are assigned to a "loss". When the setting value is 3 and the variable special figure is the first special figure, when the gaming state is in the variable probability state, the winning judgment value compared with the random value MR1 for determining the display result is 1020 to 1429. The numbers up to 32,767 to 33,094 are assigned to "big hits", the numbers from 32,767 to 33,094 are assigned to "small hits", and the other numerical ranges are assigned to "loses". When the setting value is 3 and the fluctuating special figure is the second special figure, when the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state, the winning judgment value that is compared with the random number MR1 for determining the display result is: The numbers 1020 to 1272 are assigned to "big wins," 32767 to 33421 are assigned to "small wins," and the other numerical ranges are assigned to "loses." In the case where the setting value is 3 and the variable special figure is the second special figure, when the gaming state is in the variable probability state, the winning judgment value compared with the random value MR1 for determining the display result is 1020 to 1429. The numbers up to 32,767 to 33,421 are assigned to "big hits", the numbers from 32,767 to 33,421 are assigned to "small hits", and the other numerical ranges are assigned to "loses".

When the set value is 4 and the variable special figure is the first special figure, when the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state, the winning judgment value that is compared with the random number MR1 for determining the display result is: The range from 1020 to 1292 is assigned to a "big hit", the range from 32767 to 33094 is assigned to a "small win", and the other numerical ranges are assigned to a "loss". When the set value is 4 and the variable special figure is the first special figure, when the gaming state is in a variable probability state, the winning judgment value that is compared with the random number MR1 for determining the display result is 1020 to 1487. The numbers up to 32,767 to 33,094 are assigned to "big hits", the numbers from 32,767 to 33,094 are assigned to "small hits", and the other numerical ranges are assigned to "loses". When the set value is 4 and the variable special figure is the second special figure, when the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state, the winning judgment value compared with the random number MR1 for determining the display result is: The numbers 1020 to 1292 are assigned to "big wins," 32767 to 33421 are assigned to "small wins," and the other numerical ranges are assigned to "losses." When the set value is 4 and the variable special figure is the second special figure, when the gaming state is in the variable probability state, the winning judgment value compared with the random value MR1 for determining the display result is 1020 to 1487. The numbers up to 32,767 to 33,421 are assigned to "big hits", the numbers from 32,767 to 33,421 are assigned to "small hits", and the other numerical ranges are assigned to "loses".

When the set value is 5 and the variable special figure is the first special figure, when the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state, the winning judgment value that is compared with the random number MR1 for determining the display result is: The range from 1020 to 1317 is assigned to a "big hit", the range from 32767 to 33094 is assigned to a "small win", and the other numerical ranges are assigned to a "loss". When the set value is 5 and the variable special figure is the first special figure, when the gaming state is in the variable probability state, the winning judgment value compared with the random number MR1 for determining the display result is 1020 to 1556. The numbers up to 32,767 to 33,094 are assigned to "big hits", the numbers from 32,767 to 33,094 are assigned to "small hits", and the other numerical ranges are assigned to "loses". When the set value is 5 and the variable special figure is the second special figure, when the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state, the winning judgment value that is compared with the random number MR1 for determining the display result is: The numbers 1020 to 1317 are assigned to "big wins," 32767 to 33421 are assigned to "small wins," and the other numerical ranges are assigned to "loses." When the set value is 5 and the variable special figure is the second special figure, when the gaming state is in the variable probability state, the winning judgment value compared with the random value MR1 for determining the display result is 1020 to 1556. The numbers up to 32,767 to 33,421 are assigned to "big hits", the numbers from 32,767 to 33,421 are assigned to "small hits", and the other numerical ranges are assigned to "loses".

When the set value is 6 and the variable special figure is the first special figure, when the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state, the winning judgment value compared with the random number MR1 for determining the display result is: The range from 1020 to 1346 is assigned to a "big hit", the range from 32767 to 33094 is assigned to a "small win", and the other numerical ranges are assigned to a "loss". When the setting value is 6 and the variable special figure is the first special figure, when the gaming state is in the variable probability state, the winning judgment value compared with the random value MR1 for determining the display result is 1020 to 1674. The numbers up to 32,767 to 33,094 are assigned to "big hits", the numbers from 32,767 to 33,094 are assigned to "small hits", and the other numerical ranges are assigned to "loses". When the set value is 6 and the variable special figure is the second special figure, when the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state, the winning judgment value compared with the random number MR1 for determining the display result is: The range from 1020 to 1346 is assigned to a "big hit", the range from 32767 to 33421 is assigned to a "small win", and the other numerical ranges are assigned to a "loss". When the set value is 6 and the variable special figure is the second special figure, when the gaming state is in the variable probability state, the winning judgment value compared with the random number MR1 for determining the display result is 1020 to 1674. The numbers up to 32,767 to 33,421 are assigned to "big hits", the numbers from 32,767 to 33,421 are assigned to "small hits", and the other numerical ranges are assigned to "loses".

In each display result judgment table, when the gaming state is in a variable probability state (high probability state), more judgment values are determined for the "jackpot" special figure than when the gaming state is in the normal state or the time saving state (low probability state). Assigned to display results. As a result, in a variable probability state (high probability state) in which probability variable control is performed in the pachinko game machine 1, when the pachinko game machine 1 is in a normal state or a time saving state (low probability state), the special figure display result is set as a "jackpot" and the jackpot game state is controlled. Then, the probability determined (for example, when the setting value is 1, it is 1/300, when the setting value is 2, it is 1/280, when the setting value is 3, it is 1/260, and when the setting value is 4, it is 1/ 240, 1/220 if the setting value is 5, 1/200 if the setting value is 6), the probability that the special figure display result will be determined as a "jackpot" and the jackpot gaming state will be determined is higher. (For example, if the setting value is 1, it will be 1/200; if the setting value is 2, it will be 1/180; if the setting value is 3, it will be 1/160; if the setting value is 4, it will be 1/140; If the setting value is 5, it is 1/120, and if the setting value is 6, it is 1/100). Each display is set so that the probability of controlling to a jackpot gaming state is higher when the gaming state of the pachinko game machine 1 is in a variable probability state (high probability state) than when it is in a normal state or a time saving state. In the result determination table, a determination value is assigned to the determination result of whether or not to control to a jackpot gaming state.

Depending on each setting value, the magnification of the jackpot probability in the variable probability state with respect to the jackpot probability in the normal state or the time saving state is different (for example, if the setting value is 1, the multiplier of the jackpot probability in the variable probability state with respect to the jackpot probability in the normal state or the time saving state) is 1.5 times, and if the setting value is 2, the magnification of the jackpot probability in the variable probability state relative to the jackpot probability in the normal state or time-saving state is approximately 1.56 times, and if the setting value is 3, it is about 1.56 times the jackpot probability in the normal state or time-saving state. The magnification of the jackpot probability in the variable probability state with respect to the probability of jackpot is 1.625 times). All the magnifications of the jackpot probabilities in may be set to be constant (for example, 5 times).

In each first special figure display result determination table, the probability that the special figure display result will be determined as a "small win" and controlled to the small win game state will be the same regardless of the gaming state or setting value. A judgment value is assigned. Specifically, as shown in Figure 12-1 (A), in the first special figure display result determination table, the special figure display result is regarded as a "small hit" and a small hit is determined regardless of the gaming state or setting value. The probability of determining that the game state is controlled is set to 1/200. On the other hand, in each second special figure display result determination table, the probability that the special figure display result will be determined as a "small win" and controlled to a small win gaming state is determined by the first feature, regardless of the gaming state or setting value. Judgment values are assigned so as to be the same value, different from those in the graphical display result judgment table. Specifically, as shown in Figure 12-1 (B), in the second special figure display result determination table, the special figure display result is regarded as a "small hit" and a small hit is determined regardless of the gaming state or setting value. The probability of determining that the game state is controlled is set to 1/100.

Regardless of the setting value, the special figure display result is not limited to the form in which the probability of determining a small win game state is the same as a "small win", but the special figure display result is changed according to the setting value. The probability of determining that the small win game state is controlled as a "small win" may be varied. It is not limited to forms in which the probability of being determined is different when controlling the special figure display result as a "small win" according to the fluctuating special figure, and the special figure display result is "small win" regardless of the fluctuating special figure. The probability of controlling to a small winning gaming state as "small winning" may be the same probability.

FIGS. 12-2 to 12-5 show numerical ranges of hit determination values assigned to "big hit" and "small win" in each display result determination table. Of these, FIG. 12-2 shows the numerical range of the hit determination value corresponding to the first special symbol display result determination table when the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state. FIG. 12-3 shows the numerical range of the hit determination value corresponding to the first special symbol display result determination table when the gaming state is in the variable probability state. FIG. 12-4 shows the numerical range of the hit determination value corresponding to the second special symbol display result determination table when the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state. FIG. 12-5 shows the numerical range of the hit determination value corresponding to the second special symbol display result determination table when the gaming state is in the variable probability state.

As shown in Figure 12-2, in the first special figure display result determination table when the gaming state is normal or time saving, the range of 1020 to 1237 among the hit determination values is the jackpot regardless of the set value. It is set to a common numerical range of jackpot judgment values for determining. When the setting value is 1, only the common numerical range of jackpot judgment values for determining jackpots is set (1020 to 1237 are assigned to "jackpot"), while setting value 2 to setting In the case of the value 6, the numerical range corresponding to each set value from 1238 is set as the non-common numerical range of the jackpot determination value so as to be continuous from the common numerical range of the jackpot determination value. The non-common numerical range of this jackpot judgment value is the range of 1238 to 1253 for setting value 2, the range of 1238 to 1272 for setting value 3, the range of 1238 to 1292 for setting value 4, and the range of 1238 to 1317 for setting value 5. , the setting value 6 is set in the range of 1238 to 1346, respectively. In this way, in the first special figure display result determination table when the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state, among the hit determination values that can take values in the range of 0 to 65535, if the set value is 1, Only numbers within the common numerical range (1020-1237) are assigned to the "jackpot", while if the set value is 2 or more, the numerical values within the common numerical range plus the non-common numerical range are "jackpot". It is assigned to "Jackpot". The non-common numerical value range increases from 1238 as the set value increases. For this reason, the jackpot probability is set at 1020 as the standard value for the jackpot determination value (jackpot standard value), and as the set value increases, the non-common numerical range that is continuous with the common numerical range increases, so the jackpot probability increases. go.

In addition, in the first special figure display result determination table when the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state, the range from 32767 to 33094 of the hit determination values is used to determine the small hit regardless of the set value. It is set to a common numerical range of small hit judgment values. Focusing on the case where the set value is 6, in this case, the hit judgment value from 1020 to 1346 is set in the numerical range of the jackpot judgment value, while the small hit judgment value is the same as when the setting value is 6. In a numerical range different from the range of the jackpot determination value (1020 to 1346), 32767 is set as the reference value of the small hit determination value (small hit reference value), and is set in the range of 32767 to 33094. This prevents the numerical range of the small hit determination value from overlapping the range of the jackpot determination value, which changes according to each set value.

As shown in Figure 12-3, in the first special figure display result determination table when the gaming state is variable probability state, the range of 1020 to 1346 among the hit determination values determines a jackpot regardless of the set value. It is set to a common numerical range of jackpot judgment value for. When the setting value is 1, only the common numerical range of jackpot judgment values for determining jackpots is set (1020 to 1346 are assigned to "jackpot"), while setting value 2 to setting In the case of the value 6, the numerical range corresponding to each set value from 1347 is set as the non-common numerical range of the jackpot determination value so as to be continuous from the common numerical range of the jackpot determination value. The non-common numerical range of this jackpot judgment value is the range of 1347 to 1383 for setting value 2, the range of 1347 to 1429 for setting value 3, the range of 1347 to 1487 for setting value 4, and the range of 1347 to 1556 for setting value 5. , and the setting value 6 is set in the range of 1347 to 1674. In this way, in the first special figure display result determination table when the gaming state is variable probability state, among the hit determination values that can take values in the range of 0 to 65535, if the set value is 1, the common numerical value range While only numbers within (1020 to 1346) are assigned to the "jackpot", if the set value is 2 or more, the numbers within the common numerical range plus the non-common numerical range are assigned to the "jackpot". Assigned. The non-common numerical value range increases from 1347 as the set value increases. For this reason, the jackpot probability is set at 1020 as the standard value for the jackpot determination value (jackpot standard value), and as the set value increases, the non-common numerical range that is continuous with the common numerical range increases, so the jackpot probability increases. go.

In addition, in the display result determination table for the first special figure when the gaming state is a variable probability state, the same as the display result determination table for the first special symbol when the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state, the winning judgment value is Of these, the range from 32767 to 33094 is set as a common numerical range of small hit determination values for determining small hits regardless of the set value. Focusing on the case where the set value is 6, in this case, the hit judgment value from 1020 to 1674 is set in the numerical range of the jackpot judgment value, while the small hit judgment value is the same as when the setting value is 6. In a numerical range different from the range of the jackpot determination value (1020 to 1674), 32767 is set as the reference value of the small hit determination value (small hit reference value), and is set in the range of 32767 to 33094. This prevents the numerical range of the small hit determination value from overlapping the range of the jackpot determination value, which changes according to each set value.

As shown in Figure 12-4, in the second special figure display result determination table when the gaming state is normal or time saving, the range of 1020 to 1237 among the hit determination values is the jackpot regardless of the set value. It is set to a common numerical range of jackpot judgment values for determining. When the setting value is 1, only the common numerical range of jackpot judgment values for determining jackpots is set (1020 to 1237 are assigned to "jackpot"), while setting value 2 to setting In the case of the value 6, the numerical range corresponding to each set value from 1238 is set as the non-common numerical range of the jackpot determination value so as to be continuous from the common numerical range of the jackpot determination value. The non-common numerical range of this jackpot judgment value is the range of 1238 to 1253 for setting value 2, the range of 1238 to 1272 for setting value 3, the range of 1238 to 1292 for setting value 4, and the range of 1238 to 1317 for setting value 5. , the setting value 6 is set in the range of 1238 to 1346, respectively. In this way, in the second special figure display result determination table when the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state, among the hit determination values that can take values in the range of 0 to 65535, if the set value is 1, Only numbers within the common numerical range (1020-1237) are assigned to the "jackpot", while if the set value is 2 or more, the numerical values within the common numerical range plus the non-common numerical range are "jackpot". It is assigned to "Jackpot". The non-common numerical value range increases from 1238 as the set value increases. For this reason, the jackpot probability is set at 1020 as the standard value for the jackpot determination value (jackpot standard value), and as the setting value increases, the non-common numerical range that is continuous with the common numerical range increases, so the jackpot probability increases. go.

In addition, in the second special figure display result determination table when the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state, the range from 32767 to 33421 of the hit determination values is used to determine the small hit regardless of the set value. It is set to a common numerical range of small hit judgment values. Focusing on the case where the setting value is 6, in this case, the hit judgment value from 1020 to 1346 is set in the numerical range of the jackpot judgment value, while the small hit judgment value is the jackpot judgment value when the setting value is 6. In a numerical range different from the judgment value range (1020 to 1346), 32767 is set as the reference value of the small hit judgment value (small hit reference value), and is set in the range of 32767 to 33421. This prevents the numerical range of the small hit determination value from overlapping the range of the jackpot determination value, which changes according to each set value.

As shown in Figure 12-5, in the second special figure display result determination table when the gaming state is variable probability state, the range of 1020 to 1346 among the hit determination values determines a jackpot regardless of the set value. It is set to a common numerical range of jackpot judgment value for. When the setting value is 1, only the common numerical range of jackpot judgment values for determining jackpots is set (1020 to 1346 are assigned to "jackpot"), while setting value 2 to setting In the case of the value 6, the numerical range corresponding to each set value from 1347 is set as the non-common numerical range of the jackpot determination value so as to be continuous from the common numerical range of the jackpot determination value. The non-common numerical range of this jackpot judgment value is the range of 1347 to 1383 for setting value 2, the range of 1347 to 1429 for setting value 3, the range of 1347 to 1487 for setting value 4, and the range of 1347 to 1556 for setting value 5. , and the setting value 6 is set in the range of 1347 to 1674. In this way, in the display result determination table for FIG. 2 when the gaming state is variable probability state, among the winning determination values that can take values in the range of 0 to 65535, if the set value is 1, the common numerical value range ( 1020 to 1346) are assigned to the "jackpot", while if the set value is 2 or more, the numbers within the common numerical range plus the non-common numerical range are assigned to the "jackpot". It is being The non-common numerical value range increases from 1347 as the set value increases. For this reason, the jackpot probability is set at 1020 as the standard value for the jackpot determination value (jackpot standard value), and as the set value increases, the non-common numerical range that is continuous with the common numerical range increases, so the jackpot probability increases. go.

In addition, in the display result determination table for the second special figure when the gaming state is a variable probability state, the hit determination value is the same as the display result determination table for the second special symbol when the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state. Of these, the range from 32767 to 33421 is set as a common numerical range of small hit determination values for determining small hits regardless of the set value. Focusing on the case where the setting value is 6, in this case, the hit judgment value from 1020 to 1674 is set in the numerical range of the jackpot judgment value, while the small hit judgment value is the jackpot judgment value when the setting value is 6. In a numerical range different from the judgment value range (1020 to 1674), 32767 is set as the reference value of the small hit judgment value (small hit reference value), and is set in the range of 32767 to 33421. This prevents the numerical range of the small hit determination value from overlapping the range of the jackpot determination value, which changes according to each set value.

In each display result determination table, regardless of the gaming state and setting value, determination is included within a continuous numerical range of 1 consisting of a common numerical range or a common numerical range and a non-common numerical range based on the hit determination value of 1020. The value is set as the numerical range of the jackpot judgment value, and regardless of the gaming state and setting value, the judgment value included in the continuous numerical range of 1 (common numerical range) based on the hit judgment value of 32767 is judged as a small hit. Variable display results are determined as a numerical range of values.

In each display result judgment table, if the variable special figures are the same, the numerical range of the small hit judgment value is the same regardless of the gaming state (the number of judgment values included in the numerical range of the small hit judgment value is the same). be. In addition, the number of judgment values included in the numerical range of the small hit judgment value differs depending on whether the fluctuating special figure is the first special figure or the second special figure (the small hit judgment value in the display result judgment table for the first special figure is different). The number of judgment values included in the numerical range of the hit judgment value is 328, while the number of judgment values included in the numerical range of the small hit judgment value in the second special figure display result judgment table is approximately 655. On the other hand, the numerical range of the small hit determination value itself is set with 32767 as the reference value (small hit reference value).

In each game state, when the setting value set in the pachinko game machine 1 is 1, the probability that the special figure display result will be determined as a "jackpot" and the control will be controlled to the jackpot gaming state is the lowest, and the value of the setting value is 1. The judgment value is assigned so that the larger the value is, the higher the probability that the special figure display result will be determined as a "jackpot" and the control will be controlled to a jackpot gaming state (Jackpot probability: setting value 6 > setting value 5 > setting value 4 > setting Value 3 > Setting value 2 > Setting value 1). The CPU 103 refers to the display result determination table corresponding to the setting value set at that time, and when the value of the random number MR1 matches any of the hit determination values corresponding to a jackpot, the CPU 103 determines a jackpot (jackpot) for the special symbol. It is decided that A to jackpot C). Further, when the random number value MR1 matches any hit determination value corresponding to a small hit, it is determined that the special symbol will be a small hit. In this way, the winning of the jackpot and small winning is determined with the probability according to the set value. The "probability" shown in FIG. 12-1 indicates the probability (proportion) of a jackpot and the probability (proportion) of a small win. In addition, deciding whether to make a jackpot means deciding whether to control to a jackpot gaming state, but the stop symbols on the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B It also means deciding whether or not to use the jackpot symbol. In addition, deciding whether to make a small hit means deciding whether to control to a small winning gaming state, but stopping the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B It also means deciding whether or not to make the symbol a small winning symbol.

The setting values that can be set in the pachinko game machine 1 are not limited to a total of 6 setting values 1 to 6, and the setting values that can be set in the pachinko game machine 1 are 5 or less. The number may be seven or more. The larger the setting value set in the pachinko game machine 1, the more advantageous it is for the player (such as increasing the jackpot probability or making it easier to determine a specific jackpot type), and the pachinko game is not limited to the form. It may be arranged such that the smaller the setting value set in the machine 1 is, the more advantageous it is to the player.

While the jackpot probability changes according to the setting values set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the gameplay itself is not limited to a form where it does not change; The gender may be changed. For example, if the setting value set in the pachinko game machine 1 is 1, the jackpot probability in the normal state is 1/320, and the probability of changing the probability is 65% (so-called variable loop type). When the setting value set in the pachinko game machine 1 is 2, the jackpot probability in the normal state is 1/200, and the game ball during the jackpot game is set to a predetermined switch provided in the special variable winning ball device 7. The game state after the end of the jackpot game is controlled to be a certain variable state based on the passing of the jackpot game, while the rate of the game ball passing through the predetermined switch during the jackpot game is different depending on the variable special symbol (so-called V If the setting value set on the pachinko machine 1 is 3, the jackpot probability is 1/320 and the small win probability is 1/50, and the game is played during a high base (during time saving control). The game may be controlled to a jackpot game state based on the ball passing through a predetermined switch provided in the special variable winning ball device 7 (so-called 1 type and 2 type mixed type). If the setting value set in the pachinko game machine 1 is any one of 1 to 3, the gameplay is the same, but the jackpot probability and small hit are higher than when these setting values are 1 to 3. A setting may be provided in which the probability is high but the number of prize balls that can be obtained during a jackpot game is small (for example, when the setting value set in the pachinko game machine 1 is one of 4 to 6). When changing the gameplay depending on the set value, a common switch may be used for different purposes. Specifically, when the set value is 1 to 3, a predetermined switch provided in the special variable winning ball device 7 is used as a production switch (to execute a predetermined production every time a game ball passes a predetermined area). switch), and when the setting value is 4 to 6, the specified switch is used as a gaming switch (for controlling the gaming state to a variable probability state or a jackpot gaming state based on the game ball passing through the specified switch). It may also be used as a switch.

Next, the processing within the game control main processing in the characteristic section regarding the setting value will be explained. FIG. 12-6 is a flowchart showing an example of processing performed within the game control main processing executed by the CPU 103. For example, in the gaming control main processing shown in FIG. 11, the processing in the gaming control main processing includes setting the stack pointer, setting the built-in devices (CTC (counter/timer circuit), parallel input/output port, etc.) ), and initial settings such as setting the RAM 102 to an accessible state are performed.

When the 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 is started with the clear switch being operated. (Step S1A). Note that, before the process of step S1A, it is sufficient that a process of clearing a RAM clear flag indicating that the RAM clear process has been executed according to a predetermined condition is performed.

If the clear switch is ON (step S1A; Yes), set the RAM clear flag (step S2A) and proceed to step S3A; if the clear switch is OFF (step S1A; No), proceed to step S2A. The process proceeds to step S3A without executing the process.

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

If the RAM clear flag is set (step S5A), a setting value change process (step S6A) is executed to change the setting value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the process proceeds to step S8A. If the RAM clear flag is not set (step A5A; No), execute a setting value confirmation process (step S7A) to confirm the setting values set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and then proceed to the process of step S8A. move on. Note that if the lock switch is OFF (step S3A; No) or if the open sensor is OFF (step S4A; No), the process directly proceeds to step S8A.

The setting value change process is carried out by turning on the lock switch and clear switch while the gaming machine frame is open when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is restarted after being powered off. This is the process to be performed. The setting value change process includes a process of transmitting a setting value change start notification command to the production control board 12, a process of updating the contents of address F001 in the RAM 102 as a temporary setting value based on the operation of the setting changeover switch, Depending on the state of the lock switch, processing is performed to update and store the temporary set value as the actual set value at address F000 in the RAM 102, and to transmit a set value change completion notification command to the production control board 12.

The setting value confirmation process is performed by turning on the lock switch 207SG051 (turning off the clear switch) when restarting the pachinko game machine 1 after turning off the power (power cutoff). This process is performed by doing this. In the set value confirmation process, a process of transmitting a set value confirmation start notification command to the performance control board 12, a display of the set value stored at address F000 in the RAM 102 on the display monitor, and A process of outputting a security signal to a management device such as a management computer of the game hall via a terminal board (not shown), which terminates the display etc. according to the state of the lock switch, and sets it to the performance control board 12. A process of transmitting a value confirmation completion notification command is performed.

In addition, in the set value change process and the set value confirmation process, from the start of each process, the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B, and the round display are turned on, and the first pending display 25A, By starting the blinking of the second hold indicator 25B and the right-handed lamp, a player or an attendant of the game hall can see from the front side of the pachinko game machine 1 whether the pachinko game machine 1 is changing the setting value or the pachinko game machine 1 is changing the setting value. It is sufficient if it is possible to recognize that the value is being checked. Further, the lighting pattern of the segments constituting the round display may be any lighting pattern as long as it does not correspond to any of the plurality of jackpot types. Furthermore, the segments forming the round indicator may be lit 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 the RAM clear flag is set, that is, whether to clear the RAM 102 (or execute the RAM clearing process (step S9A)) when starting up the pachinko gaming machine 1 this time. (Step S8A). If the RAM clear flag is set (step S8A; Yes), proceed to step S10A after executing the RAM clear process (step S9A); if the RAM clear flag is not set (step S8A; No), clear the RAM. The process proceeds to step S10A without executing the process (step S9A). As other processing, the CPU 103 determines whether the pachinko game machine 1 was started with a cold start or restored to the state before the power cut (started with a hot start), depending on whether the RAM clear flag is set or not. ), and performs corresponding processing (step S10A), and ends the processing in the game control main processing.

In the RAM clearing process, data other than the setting values and the RAM clear flag are cleared by storing "00H" in an address other than the first address (F000) where the setting values set in the pachinko game machine 1 are stored. Processing takes place. In the RAM clearing process, instead of clearing data other than the set values, if the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started with a cold start, a predetermined address of the RAM 102 (address F000 in the characteristic part 048AK of this embodiment) It is also possible to clear only the gaming information stored in F003 and later of FXXX.

Note that the process of step S10A includes a process of blinking all segments constituting the display monitor over a period of a 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 made to blink, or at least some of the segments constituting the display monitor may be made to light up. In addition, in the processing within the game control main processing, for example, based on the fact that an abnormal setting value is stored in the RAM 102 (setting value abnormal error), or the recovery from a power outage during a setting change, etc. It may also include a process of transmitting an error designation command to the production control board 12 in response to an abnormality in the set value. Furthermore, the first, second, third, and fourth displays that make up the display monitor are used to notify you of the occurrence of a set value abnormality error or recovery from a power outage during setting changes (error notification). A process may be performed to display "E." in each section. Further, 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 gaming hall via a terminal board (not shown) provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1. A security signal is output to a management device such as a computer, and from then on, the CPU 103 displays information until a power outage occurs in the pachinko game machine 1 (until the power to the pachinko game machine 1 is turned off by an operation by a clerk at the game parlor, etc.) The occurrence of the error may be notified by the monitor, the first special symbol display device 4A, and the second special symbol display device 4B.

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

If an abnormal set value is set or if the power is restored from a power outage while changing the set value, the display monitor, first special symbol display device 4A, and second special symbol display device 4B will notify you of the occurrence of an error. By executing this, the staff at the game parlor can recognize from both the front and back sides of the pachinko game machine 1 that an error has occurred or that the machine has recovered from a power outage while changing the settings. . 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 recovery from a power outage while changing setting values. It becomes like this.

As described above, the display result determination table provided in the pachinko game machine 1, as shown in FIG. The range is set as the common numerical range of the jackpot determination value. If the setting value set in pachinko game machine 1 is one of 2 to 6 (if the setting value set in pachinko game machine 1 is other than 1), a value corresponding to each setting value from 1238 The range up to is set as the non-common numerical range of the jackpot judgment value. If the setting value set in the pachinko game machine 1 is one of 2 to 6, the common numerical range and non-common numerical range of the jackpot determination value are continuous, with the hit determination value of 1020 being the jackpot reference value. Since the value is set to be within a numerical range, when determining whether or not the jackpot gaming state will be controlled, the value of the random number MR1 must be set from 1020 to the maximum value of the non-common numerical range according to each setting value. It is only necessary to determine whether the value is within the numerical range up to. This makes it possible to reduce the processing load on the CPU 103 for determining whether or not to control to an advantageous state.

The numerical range of the jackpot judgment 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 judgment value are provided, there is less randomness. There is no need to perform multiple times to determine whether or not the numerical value MR1 is within the numerical range of the jackpot determination value (whether or not to control to a jackpot gaming state). This makes it possible to reduce the processing load on the CPU 103 for determining whether or not to control to an advantageous state.

As shown in Figure 12-1, in the display result determination table, the jackpot determination value is set to 1020 as the jackpot reference value, regardless of whether the gaming state is the normal state, time saving state, or variable probability state. Since the common numerical value range and the non-common numerical value range are set to be continuous numerical ranges, when determining whether or not the jackpot gaming state is controlled, the value of the random value MR1 is Whether it is within the numerical range from 1020 to the maximum value of the non-common numerical value range according to the normal state or time saving state, and whether it is within the range from 1020 to the maximum value of the non-common numerical range according to the variable state. All you have to do is decide whether or not. This makes it possible to reduce the processing load on the CPU 103 for determining whether or not to control the jackpot gaming state.

As shown in Figure 12-1, in the display result judgment table, the number of judgment values included in the numerical range of the small hit judgment value depending on whether the fluctuating special figure is the first special figure or the second special figure. are 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 small hit judgment value in the second special figure display result judgment table (The number of determination values included in the numerical range is 655, which is approximately twice as many).On the other hand, the numerical range of the small hit determination value itself is set with 32767 as the reference value (small hit reference value). Therefore, when determining whether or not to be controlled to a 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 judgment value according to the variable special figure. It is only necessary to determine whether or not. This makes it possible to reduce the processing load on the CPU 103 for determining whether or not to control the small winning game state.

As shown in Figure 12-1, the numerical range of the small hit judgment value in the display result judgment table is determined by the setting value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 regardless of the setting value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1. It is set to a numerical range (32767 to 33094 or 32767 to 33421) that is different from the numerical range of the jackpot judgment value in the case of 6. Therefore, when determining whether or not the jackpot gaming state is controlled, it is determined whether the random number MR1 is within the numerical range from 1020 to the maximum value of the non-common numerical range according to each setting value. When determining whether or not to be controlled to a small hit gaming state, the random number MR1 is within the range from 32767 to the maximum value of the numerical range of the small hit judgment value according to the variable special figure. It is only necessary to determine whether or not. This makes it possible to reduce the processing load on which the CPU 103 determines whether or not to control to the jackpot gaming state and the processing load to determine whether to control to the small-win gaming state.

(Explanation regarding characteristic part 60AK)
In the feature section 60AK, the number of times notification effect is executed at a predetermined rate during execution of the variable display. In the number of times notification performance, the number of times the operation performance is executed is notified. The operation performance is a performance in which various previews, notifications, and suggestions are made when a player's action, such as a pressing operation of the push button 31B, is detected. The operation performance of the characteristic part 60AK is a preview performance that foretells that the jackpot game state will be controlled, a value notification performance that notifies whether the jackpot game state will be controlled to the variable probability state after the end of the jackpot game state, and the pachinko game machine 1. The executable effects include a settings suggestion effect that suggests setting values in .

FIG. 13-1 is a flowchart showing an example of a process executed in step S171 of the production control process process as a variable display start setting process regarding the characteristic part 60AK. In the variable display start setting process, the final stop symbol and the like are determined (step 60AKS011). The final stop symbol is a fixed decorative symbol as a display result of the variable display of decorative symbols, and is a variable pattern indicated by the variable pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11 or a variable display result notification command. It can be determined based on variable display contents, such as display results. The variation pattern designation command and the variable display result notification command are transmitted from the main board 11 to the performance control board 12 based on the settings by the variation pattern setting process of the special symbol process process. The variable display contents corresponding to the display results of variable patterns and variable displays are "Non-reach (lose)", "Normal reach (lose)", "Super reach (lose)", "Uncertain change (jackpot)", "Probable change (loss)" It is sufficient if it includes "Jackpot)". If the variable display content is one of "non-reach (lose)", "normal reach (lose)", or "super reach (lose)", it is included in the case where the display result of the variable display is "lose". The case where the variable display content is either "non-probable variable (jackpot)" or "probable variable (jackpot)" is included in the case where the display result of the variable display is "jackpot." In addition, when the variable display content is "normal reach (lose)" and when the variable display content is "super reach (lose)", the variable display content is also collectively referred to as "reach (lose)". When the variable display content is "non-probability change (jackpot)" and when the variable display content is "probability variation (jackpot)", the variable display content is collectively referred to as "jackpot".

If the variable display content is "Non-reach (lose)", the variable display state of the decorative symbol will not change to the reach state, and the fixed decorative symbol of the non-reach combination will be stopped and displayed, and the display result of the variable display will be It becomes a “lose”. If the variable display content is "Reach (Lose)", after the variable display state of the decorative symbol becomes the "Reach" state, the determined decorative symbol of the Reach Loss combination will be stopped and displayed, and the display result of the variable display will be "Lose". becomes. When the variable display content is "Reach (Lose)," if the variable display content is "Normal Reach (Lose)," a reach effect based on the "Normal" variation pattern is executed, and the variable display content is "Super Reach (Lose)." In the case of ``Loss'', a reach effect based on the ``Super'' variation pattern is executed. If the variable display content is "non-probable change (jackpot)", the display result of the variable display will be "jackpot", and corresponding to the jackpot type "non-probable change", the gaming state after the end of the jackpot gaming state will be shortened. state. When the variable display content is "probable change (jackpot)", the display result of the variable display becomes "jackpot", and corresponding to the jackpot type "probable change", the gaming state after the end of the jackpot gaming state becomes a definite change state. Become. When the gaming state becomes variable, the probability that the display result of the variable display will be a "jackpot" increases, and it becomes easier to control the jackpot gaming state as an advantageous state. A gaming value advantageous to the player is provided.

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

The final stop symbol is determined to be the same (matching) decorative symbol in the "left" and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R when the variable display content is "Reach (Lose)". Ru. In this case, by extracting numerical data indicating random numbers for determining the left and right determined symbols updated by the random number circuit 124, etc., and referring to the left and right determined symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 and prepared, the determination is made. Among the decorative patterns, those with the same pattern number that are stopped and displayed 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 value for determining a medium-determined pattern that is updated by the random number circuit 124 or the like, and by referring to a medium-determined pattern determination table that is stored in advance in the ROM 121 and prepared, a determined decorative pattern is generated. Of these, it is sufficient to determine the medium-determined decorative pattern that is stopped and displayed in the "medium" decorative pattern display area 5C on the screen of the image display device 5. Here, if the determined decorative symbols become a jackpot combination, such as when the symbol number of the middle determined ornamental symbol is the same as the symbol number of the left determined ornamental symbol and the right determined ornamental symbol, an arbitrary value can be set. (For example, "1") may be added to or subtracted from the pattern number of the medium-determined decorative pattern so that the determined decorative pattern becomes a reach combination instead of a jackpot 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 symbol is displayed in the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R when the variable display content is "non-probability change (jackpot)" or "probability change (jackpot)". The decorative patterns are determined to be the same (matching) decorative pattern. In this case, numerical data indicating a random number value for determining a jackpot confirmed symbol, which is updated by the random number circuit 124 or the like, is extracted. Subsequently, by referring to the jackpot confirmed symbol determination table prepared in advance and stored in the ROM 121, the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L on the screen of the image display device 5 are displayed. Decorative symbols with the same symbol number that are stopped and displayed at 5C and 5R may be determined. At this time, depending on whether the variable display content is "non-probable variable (jackpot)" or "probable variable (jackpot)" and whether or not a jackpot promotion effect is executed, the normal symbol (for example, an even number) is displayed. It is only necessary to determine which one of the decorative pattern shown) and the variable probability pattern (for example, the decorative pattern showing an odd number) is to be the fixed decorative pattern. In the jackpot promotion performance, a combination of decorative symbols that evokes a jackpot but does not evoke a variable probability state (non-probable variable jackpot combination) is once stopped and displayed on the image display device 5, and then is displayed during a jackpot game state or during a jackpot game state. This is an effect that informs whether or not the probability change state will occur at the end of the period.

As a specific example, when the variable display content is "non-probable variation (jackpot)", a fixed decorative symbol is determined from among a plurality of types of regular symbols. Further, when the variable display content is "probability variation (jackpot)" and it is decided not to perform the promotion performance during jackpot, one to be the fixed decorative pattern is determined from among the plurality of types of probability variation patterns. On the other hand, even if the variable display content is "probable change (jackpot)", when it is decided to execute the jackpot medium promotion performance, the one to be the fixed decorative pattern is determined from among the plurality of types of normal symbols. As a result, even though all probability-variable symbols are derived and displayed as confirmed ornamental symbols, promotion performance during a jackpot is prevented from being executed, and the player is prevented from feeling distrustful.

If the variable display content is "non-probability variable (jackpot)" or "probable variable (jackpot)", in step 60AKS011, it is determined whether to execute a variable probability promotion effect such as a re-lottery effect or a promotion effect during a jackpot. It's okay to be hurt. In the re-lottery performance, a decorative pattern of a non-probable variable jackpot combination consisting of the same regular pattern is once displayed during the variable display of the decorative pattern, making it difficult or impossible to recognize that the variable probability state is controlled. The player can be visually informed that the decorative patterns are variably displayed (re-fluctuated) again and the decorative patterns of the probability variable jackpot combination consisting of the same probability variable patterns are stopped and displayed, thereby controlling the probability variable state. In addition, after the decorative symbols are changed again in the re-lottery performance, the decorative symbols of the non-probable variable jackpot combination are stopped and displayed, so that the control to the variable probability state may not be notified. If it is determined in step 60AKS011 to perform the re-lottery performance, the combination of decorative symbols to be temporarily stopped and displayed may be determined before executing the re-lottery performance.

After determining the final stop symbol etc., operation performance determination processing is executed (step 60AKS012). Through the operation performance determination process, decisions and settings for executing the operation performance and the number of times notification performance are performed. Then, the effect control pattern is determined to be one of a plurality of patterns prepared in advance (step 60AKS013). The performance control pattern may include a special symbol variation performance control pattern, an operation performance control pattern, and other advance notice performance control patterns. For example, in response to a variation pattern indicated by a variation pattern designation command, one of a plurality of prepared special symbol variation performance control patterns is selected and set as the pattern to be used. Further, one of the plurality of prepared operation effect control patterns may be selected and set as the pattern to be used in accordance with the determination result of the operation effect determination process in step 60AKS012. In addition, the production control pattern at the time of special figure fluctuation and the operation production control pattern are not limited to those that set separate production control patterns, but one production control pattern that corresponds to the combination of execution settings of each production. There may be. When the production control pattern is determined, for example, an initial value of the production control process timer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 (production control timer setting section, etc.) is set in accordance with the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern specification command. (Step 60AKS014). Further, settings are made to start changing decorative patterns and the like 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 (the production control pattern at the time of special figure fluctuation) determined in step 60AKS013 to the VDP of the display control unit 123, It is sufficient to start the variation of the decorative symbols in each of the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided on the screen of the image display device 5.

Subsequently, settings for updating the pending display at the start of the variable display are performed (step 60AKS016). For example, in the hold display area provided on the screen of the image display device 5, the display area corresponding to the hold number "1" (leftmost display area) is erased (disappeared), and other hold numbers "2" to The pending display in the display area corresponding to "8" is moved (shifted) to the left one by one. As a result, the pending display is shifted. The active display section provided on the screen of the image display device 5 may display an active display corresponding to the pending display that has been erased (expired) in the pending display area. In addition, if the number of pending memories is "0" and the variable display starts immediately based on the occurrence of the first starting prize or the second starting winning, the active display area will not be updated without updating the pending display. Settings may be made to update the active display in . Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "2", which is a value corresponding to the effect process during variable display (step 60AKS017), and the variable display start setting process is ended.

FIG. 13-2 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the operation effect determination process executed in step 60AKS012 of the variable display start setting process. In the operation performance determination process, first, it is determined whether the performance permission condition is satisfied (step 60AKS021). The performance permission condition may be determined in advance as a condition under which execution of the operation performance is permitted. For example, it is only necessary that the performance permission condition can be satisfied when a reach effect of SP reach, which is a super reach, is executed according to a variation pattern specified by a variation pattern designation command. Moreover, being in a high-accuracy-high base state in a probability-variable state may be one of the performance permission conditions. In this way, when the SP reach effect is executed in the high-accuracy/high base state, the effect permission condition only needs to be satisfied.

In the feature section 60AK, SP reach A and SP reach B are prepared in advance as super reach effects. Each reach performance may include performances that have different performance modes from each other. Each reach performance may include a performance with a common performance mode. When the display result of the variable display is a "jackpot", the ratio of executing the reach effect of super reach is higher than the rate of execution of the reach effect of normal reach. In addition, when the display result of the variable display becomes a "jackpot", the ratio of executing the SP reach B reach effect becomes higher than the rate of executing the SP reach A reach effect. When the display result of the variable display is "lose", the ratio of normal reach reach performance is higher than the ratio of execution of super reach reach performance. Further, when the display result of the variable display is "lose", the ratio of executing the SP reach-A reach effect is higher than the ratio of executing the SP reach-B reach effect. Due to the execution ratio of these reach effects, among the reach effects of super reach such as SP reach A and SP reach B, the reach effect of SP reach B was executed more than when the reach effect of SP reach A was executed. In this case, the expectation of winning the jackpot increases.

If the performance permission condition is not satisfied in step 60AKS021 (step 60AKS021; No), the operation performance determination process is ended. On the other hand, if the performance permission condition is satisfied (step 60AKS021; Yes), the presence or absence of operation performance and the number of times are determined (step 60AKS022). The operation performance is executed depending on whether or not to be performed, by referring to the operation performance execution determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 and prepared based on numerical data indicating a random value for determining the execution of the operation performance. What is necessary is to determine the presence or absence of the program and the number of times the program is executed. The numerical data indicating the random number value for determining the execution of the operation effect may be updated as long as it can be updated using one or both of the random counter and the random number circuit 124 provided in the RAM 122. In step 60 AKS022, the presence or absence of operation effects and the number of times are set to ``no execution'' in which the operation effect is not performed, "execution 5 times" in which the number of times the operation effect is executed is 5 times, or the number of times the operation effect is executed is 10 times. One of "10 executions" is determined.

Based on the determination result in step 60AKS022, it is determined whether "no execution" has been determined in which the operation effect is not performed (step 60AKS023). If it is determined that there is no execution (step 60AKS023; Yes), the operation effect determination process is ended. On the other hand, if it is determined that it is not "no execution" (step 60AKS023; No), it is determined whether the display result of the variable display is "jackpot" (step 60AKS024). If it is determined that it is a "big hit" (step 60AKS024; Yes), the number of setting suggestions is determined (step 60AKS025). The setting suggestion count indicates the number of times an operation performance is executed as a setting suggestion performance among a plurality of operation performances. In step 60AKS025, the number of setting suggestions is determined by referring to a setting suggestion number determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 and prepared based on numerical data indicating a random value for determining the number of setting suggestions. do it. The numerical data indicating the random number value for determining the number of setting suggestions may be updated as long as it can be updated using one or both of the random counter and the random number circuit 124 provided in the RAM 122. In step 60AKS025, if the jackpot type is "non-probable variable", the number of setting suggestions is determined to be 0. If the jackpot type is "probable", it depends on whether it is a "5-time execution" case where the number of executions of the operation effect is 5 times, or a "10-time execution" case where the number of executions is 10 times. The number of setting suggestions is determined at different ratios.

Subsequently, it is determined whether the determination result at step 60AKS025 is 0 (step 60AKS026). At this time, if the determination result is determined to be other than 0 (step 60AKS026; No), a setting suggestion pattern is determined (step 60AKS027). The setting suggestion pattern is determined for each number of executions of the operation performance by referring to a setting suggestion pattern determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 and prepared based on numerical data indicating a random value for determining the setting suggestion pattern. Any one of the plurality of setting suggestion patterns may be determined. The numerical data indicating the random number value for determining the setting suggestion pattern may be updated as long as it can be updated using one or both of the random counter and the random number circuit 124 provided in the RAM 122.

If the determination result in step 60AKS025 is determined to be 0 (step 60AKS026; Yes), or after the setting suggestion pattern is determined in step 60AKS027, the number of value notifications is determined (step 60AKS028). The value notification count indicates the number of times an operation performance is executed as a value notification performance among a plurality of operation performances. In step 60AKS028, the number of value notifications is determined by referring to a value notification number determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 and prepared based on numerical data indicating a random value for determining the number of value notifications. do it. The numerical data indicating the random number value for determining the number of value notifications may be updated as long as it can be updated using one or both of the random counter and the random number circuit 124 provided in the RAM 122. In step 60AKS028, the value is set at different rates depending on whether the number of executions of the operation effect is 5 times (5 times execution) or 10 times (10 times execution). The number of notifications is determined.

Thereafter, it is determined whether the determination result at step 60AKS028 is 0 (step 60AKS029). At this time, if the determination result is determined to be other than 0 (step 60AKS029; No), a value notification pattern is determined (step 60AKS030). The value notification pattern is determined as one of the multiple value notification patterns for each number of executions of the operation performance based on whether the jackpot type is “non-probable variable” or “probable variable”. All you have to do is make it happen.

If it is determined in step 60AKS024 that the display result of the variable display is not a "jackpot" (step 60AKS024; No), or if the determination result in step 60AKS028 is determined to be 0 (step 60AKS029; Yes), or After determining the value notification pattern in step 60AKS030, the number of times of preview performance is set (step 60AKS031). The number of times of preview performance indicates the number of times the operation performance is performed as a preview performance among the plurality of operation performances. For example, if the display result of the variable display is "Loss", the value notification performance and setting suggestion performance will not be executed, so the number of executions of the operation performance may be directly set as the number of preview performances. When the display result of the variable display is a "jackpot", the remaining number of times the setting suggestion number and the value notification number are subtracted from the number of execution times of the operation performance may be set as the number of preview performance times. After step 60AKS031, a preview performance pattern is determined (step 60AKS032), and the operation performance determination process is ended. The preview performance pattern is determined each time the operation performance is executed by referring to a preview performance pattern determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 based on numerical data indicating a random value for determining the preview performance pattern. Any one of the plurality of preview performance patterns may be determined. The numerical data indicating the random number value for determining the preview performance pattern may be updated as long as it can be updated using one or both of the random counter and the random number circuit 124 provided in the RAM 122.

FIG. 13-3 shows an example of determining whether or not to perform an operation performance and the number of times in step 60AKS022 of the operation performance determination process. In step 60AKS022 of the operation performance determination process, the presence or absence of operation performance and the number of times are determined, for example, at a rate according to the content of the ready-to-reach performance. The content of the reach performance is determined according to the variable pattern and the display result of the variable display, and includes "SP reach A (jackpot)", "SP reach B (jackpot)", "SP reach A (loss)", "SP reach It is sufficient if it includes "B (loss)". When the reach effect content is either "SP reach A (jackpot)" or "SP reach B (jackpot)", this is included when the display result of the variable display is "jackpot". If the reach effect content is either "SP reach A (lose)" or "SP reach B (lose)", this is included in the case where the display result of the variable display is "lose". When the reach performance content is either "SP reach A (jackpot)" or "SP reach A (loss)", the SP reach A reach performance is executed as the super reach performance. When the reach performance content is either "SP reach B (jackpot)" or "SP reach B (loss)", the SP reach B reach performance is executed as the super reach performance.

In the decision example shown in Figure 13-3, when the display result of the variable display is a "jackpot", the number of executions of the operation effect is set to 5 times at a higher rate than when the display result of the variable display is a "loss". ``Execution 5 times'' is determined, or ``Execution 10 times'' is determined, where the number of times the operation effect is executed is 10. For example, when the reach effect content is "SP reach A (lose)" or "SP reach B (lose)", the determination ratio of "no execution" in which the operation effect is not performed is 50/100. On the other hand, when the ready-to-reach performance content is "SP reach A (jackpot)" or "SP reach B (jackpot)", the determination ratio of "no execution" in which no operation performance is performed is 20/100. Thereby, when the operation performance is executed, the ratio of being controlled to the jackpot game state as an advantageous state is increased, and the jackpot expectation level becomes higher than when the operation performance is not executed.

In the determination example shown in Figure 13-3, when the reach effect of SP reach B is executed, the number of times the operation effect is executed is set to 10 times at a higher rate than when the reach effect of SP reach A is executed. "Execute 10 times" is determined. For example, when the reach performance content is "SP reach A (jackpot)", the determination ratio of "10 times execution" where the number of executions of the operation performance is 10 is 40/100. On the other hand, when the reach effect content is "SP reach B (jackpot)", the determination ratio of "10 times execution" where the number of executions of the operation effect is 10 is 60/100. Further, when the reach effect content is "SP reach A (lose)", the determination ratio of "10 times execution" where the number of executions of the operation effect is 10 is 10/100. On the other hand, when the ready-to-reach performance content is "SP reach B (lose)", the determination ratio of "10 times execution" where the number of executions of the operation performance is 10 is 20/100. Among the reach effects of super reach, the expectation level of a jackpot is higher when the reach effect of SP reach B is executed than when the reach effect of SP reach A is executed. Therefore, when the number of executions of the operation effect is 10 times, which is greater than 5 times, the proportion of SP reach B reach effect, which has higher jackpot expectation than SP reach A reach effect, is executed, and the game This effectively increases people's expectations. Furthermore, as the number of times the operation performance is performed increases, the proportion of being controlled to a jackpot gaming state as an advantageous state increases, and the expectation level of a jackpot increases.

FIG. 13-4 shows an example of determining the number of setting suggestions in step 60AKS025 of the operation effect determination process. Of these, FIG. 13-4(A) shows an example of determining the number of setting suggestions in the case of "execution 5 times" in which the number of executions of the operation performance is 5 times. FIG. 13-4(B) shows an example of determining the number of setting suggestions in the case of "10 executions" where the number of executions of the operation performance is 10 times. In step 60AKS025 of the operation performance determination process, the number of setting suggestions is determined at a rate according to the number of executions of the operation performance and the type of jackpot. The jackpot types include ``non-probable variable'' when the game is not controlled to a variable probability state, and ``probable variable'' when controlled to a variable probability state, depending on the gaming state controlled after the end of the jackpot gaming state. When the variable display is controlled to a variable probability state, the display result of the variable display becomes a "jackpot" at a higher rate than when it is not controlled to a variable probability state, and it is easy for the player to be controlled again to the jackpot gaming state as an advantageous state. Advantageous gaming value is given.

In the determination example shown in FIG. 13-4, when the jackpot type is "probable variable", it is determined that the setting suggestion performance can be executed at a higher rate than when the jackpot type is "non-probable variable". For example, in both the case of "5 times execution" and the case of "10 times execution", if the jackpot type is "non-probable variation", the decision ratio of setting the number of setting suggestions to 0 is 100/100, and the setting suggestion number is 0. Suggestive performance is not executed. On the other hand, if the jackpot type is "probable variable", the setting suggestion number can be determined to be a value 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 "probable variation", the decision ratio for setting the number of setting suggestions to be 0 is 70/100, and the decision ratio for setting the number of setting suggestions to 1 is 70/100. It is 30/100. In the case of "10 executions", if the jackpot type is "probable variation", the decision ratio when the number of setting suggestions is 0 is 10/100, and the decision ratio when the number of setting suggestions is 1 is 15/100. , the decision ratio when the number of setting suggestions is 2 is 20/100, the decision ratio when the number of setting suggestions is 3 is 25/100, and the decision ratio when the number of setting suggestions is 4 is 30/100. Therefore, when the number of executions of the operation presentation is 10 times, which is greater than 5 times, the number of times of setting suggestion is set to other than 0, and the rate at which the setting suggestion presentation is executed is increased. In addition, if the number of executions of the operation effect is 10 times, which is more than 5 times, it is possible to decide between 2 and 4, which is the number of setting suggestions that would not be determined in the case of 5 times, and more setting suggestions can be made. The rate at which the performance is performed is increased.

In this way, when the jackpot type is "probable variation", it is possible to execute setting suggestion effects at a higher rate than "non-probable variation", so it is a jackpot type that has a higher advantage than when the jackpot type is "non-probable variation". In the case of "probability change", in response to being controlled to a jackpot gaming state, it becomes possible to execute an operation performance that becomes a setting suggestion performance at a high rate. In addition, among multiple types of jackpot game states such as "non-probable variable" or "probable variable" jackpot type, only in the case of "probable variable" which is the jackpot type with the highest advantage, an operation performance that becomes a setting suggestion performance is performed. become executable. Among the plurality of types of jackpot gaming states, within the range controlled to the jackpot gaming state corresponding to the "probability change" of the jackpot type with a high advantage, an operation performance that becomes a setting suggestion performance at a predetermined rate can be executed. A limit may be set such that an operation performance that is a setting suggestion performance is not executed within the range where the jackpot game state is controlled to correspond to the jackpot type "non-probable variation" with a low advantage. Alternatively, among multiple types of jackpot gaming states, within the range where the jackpot gaming state is controlled to correspond to the "probability variation" of the jackpot type with a high advantage, it is possible to execute an operation performance that is a setting suggestion performance at a high rate. On the other hand, within the range where the jackpot game state is controlled to correspond to the "non-probable change" jackpot type with a low advantage, a limit is set in which an operation performance that becomes a setting suggestion performance can be executed at a low rate. You can.

FIG. 13-5 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 determined to be different depending on a plurality of setting suggestion patterns. The suggestion content is the content of the setting value suggested according to the production mode of the setting suggestion production. The corresponding character is a character indicated by the effect image displayed when the setting suggestion effect is executed. In the setting suggestion pattern 60AKC1, in response to a case where the setting value is an odd number and the expectation level is high, the suggestion content is "high expectation level for odd number setting" and the corresponding character is the character CH1. In the setting suggestion pattern 60AKC2, corresponding to the case where the expectation level is high when the setting value is an even number, the suggestion content is "high expectation level for even number setting" and the corresponding character is character CH2. In the setting suggestion pattern 60AKC3, corresponding to the case where the expectation level is high with a high setting (large value), the suggestion content is "high expectation level with high setting" and the corresponding character is character CH3. In the setting suggestion pattern 60AKC4, in response to the case where the setting value is determined to be 2 or more, the suggestion content is "setting value is determined to be 2 or more" and the corresponding character is character CH4. In the setting suggestion pattern 60AKC5, in response to the case where the setting value is determined to be the highest value of 6, the suggestion content is "highest setting value is determined" and the corresponding character is character CH5. In this way, the setting suggestion pattern 60AKC5 makes it possible to execute a setting suggestion performance that suggests that the setting value is the most advantageous for the player.

FIG. 13-6 shows an example of determining the setting suggestion pattern in step 60AKS027 of the operation effect determination process. Of these, FIG. 13-6(A) shows an example of determination when the operation performance is the final operation performance in a plurality of operation performances. Figure 13-6 (B1) and Figure 13-6 (B2) show an example of determination when the operation performance is other than the final one in multiple operation performances, and Figure 13-6 (B1) shows the setting suggestion pattern. This is an example of determination when 60AKC4 has not been determined as a usage pattern, and FIG. 13-6 (B2) is an example of determination when setting suggestion pattern 60AKC4 has been determined as a usage pattern. In step 60AKS027 of the operation performance determination process, setting suggestion patterns to be used patterns are determined from the last operation performance to the previous operation performance at a ratio according to the setting value in the pachinko gaming machine 1. Here, in the setting suggestion pattern 60AKC5, when the setting value is 6, the decision ratio is 5/100, and in other cases, the decision ratio is 0/100. It becomes impossible to decide. Therefore, when an operation performance that is a setting suggestion performance is executed multiple times, the setting suggestion performance based on the setting suggestion pattern 60AKC5 that suggests that the setting value is the most advantageous to the player is the final operation performance. It is executed at a predetermined rate as an operation performance other than the final episode. As a result, between the first timing and the second timing at which multiple setting suggestion effects can be executed, the second timing, which is slower than the first timing, has a higher rate of advantage for the player than the first timing. It becomes possible to execute a setting suggestion effect that suggests that the setting value is the highest setting value.

In the determination example shown in FIG. 13-6, the determination ratio of the setting suggestion pattern 60AKC4 is 5/100 when the setting value is 2 or more corresponding to the final operation performance. In addition, in response to operation performances other than the final time, if the setting suggestion pattern 60AKC4 is undetermined, the determination ratio of the setting suggestion pattern 60AKC4 is 5/100 when the setting value is 2 or more. On the other hand, if the setting suggestion pattern 60AKC4 has already been determined in response to an operation performance other than the final episode, the determination ratio of the setting suggestion pattern 60AKC4 will be 0/100 and it will not be possible to decide, regardless of the setting value. . Therefore, when an operation performance that is a setting suggestion performance is executed multiple times, the setting suggestion performance according to the setting suggestion pattern 60AKC4 is executed once at a predetermined ratio as any operation performance, and then executed again or repeatedly in the same manner. to prevent it from happening. In this way, when an operation performance that is a setting suggestion performance is executed multiple times, in a range where the setting suggestion performance based on the setting suggestion pattern 60AKC4 has not yet been executed, the setting suggestion performance based on the setting suggestion pattern 60AKC4 is performed at a predetermined rate. becomes executable.

On the other hand, when an operation performance that is a setting suggestion performance is executed multiple times, the setting suggestion performance based on the same setting suggestion pattern 60AKC4 will not be executed in the range where the setting suggestion performance based on the setting suggestion pattern 60AKC4 has already been executed. A limit is set. In addition, since the setting suggestion performance using the setting suggestion pattern 60AKC5 can only be executed as the final operation performance, if an operation performance that is a setting suggestion performance multiple times is executed, it can be executed as the final setting suggestion performance. In the range where the setting suggestion effect is executed, the setting suggestion effect based on the setting suggestion pattern 60AKC5 can be executed at a predetermined rate, while in the range where the setting suggestion effect is executed as a setting suggestion effect other than the final episode, the setting suggestion effect based on the setting suggestion pattern 60AKC5 is not executed. Limitations are provided as limitations. In this way, when an operation performance that is a setting suggestion performance is executed multiple times, the setting suggestion performance based on the setting suggestion patterns 60AKC4 and 60AKC5 is executed at a predetermined rate within the range where it is executed as a single setting suggestion performance. While it is possible to perform this, there is a limit that it cannot be performed in the range where it is performed multiple times as a setting suggestion performance. When an operation performance that is a setting suggestion performance is executed multiple times, among the setting suggestion performances based on the multiple setting suggestion patterns 60AKC1 to 60AKC5, within the range of setting suggestion performances based on the setting suggestion patterns 60AKC1 to 60AKC3, the settings suggestion performance is executed in the same manner. While the setting suggestion patterns 60AKC4 and 60AKC5 may be executed, there is a limit that the setting suggestion effects are never executed in the same manner.

FIG. 13-7 shows an example of determining the number of times of value notification in step 60AKS028 of the operation performance determination process. Among these, FIG. 13-7(A) shows an example of determining the number of times of value notification in the case of "5 times execution" where the number of times the operation performance is performed is 5 times. FIG. 13-7(B) shows an example of determining the number of times of value notification in the case of "10 times execution" where the number of times the operation performance is performed is 10 times. In step 60AKS028 of the operation performance determination process, the number of times of value notification is determined in accordance with the number of times the operation performance is executed and the number of setting suggestions. The setting suggestion number is determined by step 60 AKS025 of the operation performance determination process to 0 or 1 if the number of executions of the operation performance is "executed 5 times", and is determined to be 0 or 1 if the number of executions of the operation performance is "executed 10 times". -4 is determined.

In the determination example shown in FIG. 13-7, the value notification count is determined so that the value notification effect is executed when the setting suggestion count is other than 0. For example, in the case of "Execute 5 times", if the number of setting suggestions is 1, the decision ratio of setting the number of value notifications to 1 is 100/100, and one value notification effect is always executed. In the case of "10 times execution", 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 value notification number to 1 is 55/100, and the decision ratio of setting the value notification number to 2 is 55/100. The ratio is 20/100, the ratio of determining the number of value notifications to 3 is 15/100, and the ratio of determining the number of value notifications to 4 is 10/100. Therefore, when the value notification performance notifies the player as to whether or not a gaming value advantageous to the player will be awarded, the setting suggestion performance can provide a suggestion regarding the setting value. The setting suggestion performance can be executed at a predetermined rate when the jackpot game state is controlled to correspond to "probability change" of the jackpot type with high advantage among the plurality of types of jackpot game states. In this case, the value notification performance notifies the player that a gaming value that is advantageous to the player will be provided, and the setting suggestion performance can provide a suggestion regarding the setting value. As a result, the operation performance that becomes the setting suggestion performance can be executed at a predetermined rate within the range where the operation performance that becomes the value notification performance is executed, while the operation performance that becomes the value notification performance is executed at a predetermined rate. There is a limit to the extent to which it will not be possible. It should be noted that the operation performance that becomes a setting suggestion performance can be executed at a high rate in the range where the operation performance that becomes the value information performance is executed, but at a low rate in the range where the operation performance that becomes the value information performance is not executed. A limit may be set as a limit to what can be done.

In the determination example shown in FIG. 13-7, the value notification count is determined so as to provide a case where the value notification performance is not executed when the setting suggestion count is 0. For example, in the case of "Execute 5 times", if the number of setting suggestions is 0, the decision ratio to set the value notification number to 0 is 70/100, and the decision ratio to set the value notification number to 1 is 30/100. be. In the case of "10 executions", if the setting suggestion number is 0, the decision ratio of setting the value notification number to 0 is 10/100, and the decision ratio of setting the value notification number of times to 1 is 15/100, The determination ratio where the number of value notifications is 2 is 20/100, the determination ratio where the number of value notifications is 3 is 25/100, and the determination ratio where the number of value notifications is 4 is 30/100. As a result, when the operation presentation is executed multiple times, the operation presentation that becomes the setting suggestion presentation or value notification presentation is not executed, and the display result of the variable display is changed to “Jackpot” after the execution of the operation presentation ends. ” can be provided. Therefore, even if the number of executions of the operation effect reaches the number of times notified by the number notification effect and the execution of the operation effect ends while the variable display is being executed, there is a possibility that the display result of the variable display will be a "jackpot". Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player's sense of expectation from being lost due to the end of the operation performance.

In the determination example shown in FIG. 13-7, the number of value notifications can be determined to be other than 0 at a rate depending on the case of "execution 5 times" and the case of "execution 10 times." When the number of executions of the operation performance is 10 times, which is greater than 5 times, the number of times of value notification may be set to other than 0 so that the rate at which the value notification performance is executed is increased. For example, in the case of "Execute 5 times", the ratio of setting suggestion frequency being determined to 0 is higher than the ratio of setting suggestion number being determined to 1 other than 0 in step 60AKS025 of the operation effect determination process. On the other hand, in the case of "10 times execution", the ratio of the setting suggestion number being determined to be 0 is higher than the ratio of setting suggestion number being determined to 0 in step 60AKS025 of the operation effect determination process. In the case of "Execute 5 times", step 60AKS028 of the operation performance determination process determines that if the setting suggestion number is 0, the ratio of the value notification number being determined to 0 is higher than the ratio of the number of value notifications being determined to 1 other than 0. expensive. In the case of "10 executions", in step 60AKS028 of the operation performance determination process, even if the setting suggestion number is 0, the ratio of value notification times being determined to be other than 0 is higher than the ratio of value notification times being determined to 0. . With these settings, in the case of "Execute 10 times", which has a higher number of executions of the operation effect than "Execute 5 times", the rate at which the value notification number is determined to be other than 0 increases, and the value notification effect is executed. This will increase the proportion of In addition, if the number of executions of the operation performance is 10 times, which is greater than 5 times, it is possible to determine the number of value notifications from 2 to 4, which is the number of value notifications that would not be determined in the case of 5 times, and more value notifications. What is necessary is to increase the rate at which the performance is executed.

According to steps 60AKS025 and 60AKS028 of the operation performance determination process, in the case of "execution 5 times", both the setting suggestion number and the value notification number are determined to be 0, and there is a high probability that neither the setting suggestion performance nor the value notification performance will be executed. In the case of "10 times execution", both the setting suggestion count and the value notification count are determined to be other than 0, and the rate at which both the setting suggestion performance and the value notification performance are executed becomes high. In this way, as the number of executions of the operation performance increases, the rate at which the setting suggestion performance and the value notification performance are executed may be increased. Furthermore, when the number of times the operation performance is executed is a predetermined number or more, the setting suggestion performance and the value notification performance may be executed at a higher rate than when the number is less than the predetermined number. Thereby, the player's expectations for the setting suggestion performance and the value notification performance can be varied depending on the number of times the operation performance is performed.

FIG. 13-8 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S172 of the performance control process process as the variable display performance process regarding the feature part 60AK. In the variable display production process, it is determined whether the special figure variation time, which is the variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern, has elapsed, based on the timer value of the production control process timer, for example (step 60AKS041). At this time, the timer value of the production control process timer is updated (for example, subtracted by 1), and when the end code is read from the production control pattern corresponding to the updated production control process timer value, the variable display time is It may be determined that the period has passed. If 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 performance control CPU 120 creates various commands based on the control data read from the performance control pattern determined in step 60AKS013 of the variable display start setting process. This command is transmitted to the display control unit 123, audio control board 13, lamp control board 14, etc. Thereby, a predetermined effect image is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5, a predetermined sound effect is output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and the game effect lamp 9 and the decorative LED are turned on, turned off, or blinked. It is only necessary that a predetermined performance device can perform various performances by operating a movable member for production, or by combining some or all of these.

In the variable display performance process shown in FIG. 13-8, it is determined whether or not it is the number of times notification performance period (step 60AKS042). The number of times notification performance period may be determined in advance in the performance control pattern (operation performance control pattern, etc.) determined, for example, in step 60AKS013 of the variable display start setting process. If 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). The control in step 60AKS043 makes it possible to execute a number-of-times notification performance that is notified corresponding to the number of times the operation performance is performed.

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

If it is determined in step 60AKS044 that it is not the preview performance period (step 60AKS044; No), or after performing the control in step 60AKS045, it is determined whether or not it is the ready-to-reach performance period (step 60AKS046). The ready-to-reach performance period may be determined in advance, for example, in the performance control pattern (such as the performance control pattern during special symbol variation) determined in step 60AKS013 of the variable display start setting process. The reach performance period may be set to be later than the preview performance period, or may be set to include at least a part of the preview performance period. If it is determined that it is the ready-to-win effect period (step 60AKS046; Yes), control is performed to execute the ready-to-reach effect (step 60AKS047). By the control in step 60AKS047, the ready-to-reach effect becomes executable.

If it is determined in step 60AKS046 that it is not the reach effect period (step 60AKS046; No), or after performing the control in step 60AKS047, it is determined whether or not it is the jackpot notification period (step 60AKS048). The jackpot notification period may be predetermined, for example, in the effect control pattern (effect control pattern during special symbol fluctuation, etc.) determined in step 60AKS013 of the variable display start setting process. The jackpot notification period may be predetermined so as to be later than the reach performance period. If it is determined that it is the jackpot notification period (step 60AKS048; Yes), control is performed to execute a jackpot notification effect (step 60AKS049). The control in step 60AKS049 makes it possible to notify that the jackpot game state is controlled as an advantageous state during a predetermined period while the variable display is being executed.

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

If it is determined in step 60AKS050 that it is not the value notification performance period (step 60AKS050; No), or after performing the control in step 60AKS051, it is determined whether or not it is the setting suggestion performance period (step 60AKS052). The setting suggestion performance period may be determined in advance, for example, in the jackpot performance control pattern. The setting suggestion presentation period may be set to be later than the value notification presentation period. If it is determined that it is the setting suggestion performance period (step 60AKS052; Yes), control is performed to execute the setting suggestion performance (step 60AKS053). The control in step 60AKS053 makes it possible to execute an operation performance that is a setting suggestion performance. If it is determined in step 60AKS052 that it is not the setting suggestion production period (step 60AKS052; No), or after performing the control in step 60AKS053, for example, the settings in the production control pattern determined in response to the fluctuation pattern, etc. Based on this, other controls are performed to execute effects during variable display, including variable display operations of decorative symbols (step 60 AKS054), and then the process for effect during variable display is ended.

If it is determined in step 60AKS041 that the variable display time has elapsed (step 60AKS041; Yes), it is determined whether or not a symbol confirmation command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received (step 60AKS055). At this time, if the symbol confirmation command is not received (step 60AKS055; No), the variable display performance process is ended and the process waits. In addition, after the variable display time has elapsed, if a predetermined time elapses without receiving a symbol confirmation command, a predetermined error process will be executed in response to the failure to receive the symbol confirmation command normally. You may also do so. If the symbol confirmation command is received (step 60 AKS055; Yes), the display result is obtained in the variable display of the decorative symbol, for example, by transmitting a predetermined display control command to the VDP of the display control unit 123. Control is performed to derive and display the final stop symbol (determined decorative symbol) (step 60AKS056). Subsequently, a predetermined fixed time is set as a waiting time for receiving the jackpot start designation command (step 60AKS057). Furthermore, after updating the value of the production process flag to "3", which is a value corresponding to the special figure hit waiting process (step 60AKS058), the variable display production process is ended.

FIG. 13-9 shows execution periods and execution timings of various effects regarding the feature section 60AK. Of these, FIG. 13-9(A) shows the execution period and execution timing for variable display related performances including the mode of variable display of decorative symbols. FIG. 13-9(B) shows execution periods and execution timings for operation-related performances including number-of-time notification performances and operation performances. When the variable display starts at timing T0, the number of times notification effect period begins. In the number-of-times notification performance period, the number-of-times notification performance is executed by control in step 60AKS043 of the variable display performance process.

Thereafter, when the number-of-times notification performance period ends at timing T1, a preview performance period begins. During the preview performance period, the control in step 60AKS045 of the variable display performance processing allows the operation performance to be executed as the preview performance. For example, when an operation performance that is a multiple preview performance is executed, each preview performance included in the multiple preview performances, such as the first preview, second preview, etc., is executed in order. . The preview performance period is not only the period in which the pre-reach variation occurs before the variable display mode of the decorative symbol changes to the reach mode, but also the period after the variation after the reach mode occurs after the variable display mode of the decorative symbol changes to the reach mode. A portion of the period may be included. By executing the operation performance that becomes the preview performance during the preview performance period, the display result of the variable display is determined to be a "jackpot" based on the detection of the player's action, such as the pressing operation of the push button 31B. It becomes possible to perform performances that foretell what will happen.

In the variable display of decorative symbols, for example, a jackpot notification is executed at timing T2 as the determined decorative symbols of the jackpot combination are stopped and displayed. In the variable display performance processing, when it is determined in step 60AKS048 that it is the jackpot notification period, the jackpot notification performance becomes executable by the control in step 60AKS049. At this time, it is the value notification performance period. During the value notification performance period, the control in step 60AKS051 of the variable display performance process allows the operation performance to be executed as the value notification performance. For example, when an operation performance that results in multiple value notification performances is executed, each value notification performance included in the multiple value notification performances, such as the first notification, second notification, etc., is executed in order. executed. By executing the operation performance that becomes the value notification performance during the value notification performance period, based on the detection of the player's movement, such as the pressing operation of the push button 31B, the probability change state is established after the end of the jackpot game state. It becomes possible to execute an effect that notifies whether or not the vehicle is controlled.

Subsequently, special time notification is executed at timing T3, and a setting suggestion presentation period begins. During the setting suggestion performance period, the control in step 60AKS053 of the variable display performance process makes it possible to execute the operation performance that becomes the setting suggestion performance. For example, when an operation performance that includes multiple setting suggestion performances is executed, each setting suggestion performance included in the multiple setting suggestion performances, such as the first suggestion, second suggestion, etc., is performed in order. executed. By executing the operation performance serving as the setting suggestion performance during the setting suggestion performance period, information regarding the setting value in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is determined based on the detection of a player's action, such as a pressing operation of the push button 31B. It becomes possible to carry out productions that make suggestions. Thereafter, when timing T4 is reached, the variable display ends and the jackpot starts, and control of the jackpot game state is started.

In this way, when a plurality of operation performances are performed, a number-of-times notification performance period, a preview performance period, a value notification performance period, and a setting suggestion performance period can be provided. In the number-of-times notification performance period, a number-of-times notification performance is performed in which a notification corresponding to the number of times the operation performance is performed is performed. In the advance notice performance period, an operation performance is executed which is a notice performance that foretells that the game will be controlled to a jackpot game state. In the value notification performance period, an operation performance is executed as a value notification performance to notify whether or not the control is to be controlled to a variable probability state after the end of the jackpot game state. In the setting suggestion performance period, an operation performance serving as a setting suggestion performance that provides a suggestion regarding a setting value in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is executed. Note that if the number of value notifications is 0, no value notification performance period may be provided, and if the number of setting suggestions is 0, no setting suggestion performance period may be provided.

The preview performance period and the value notification performance period are included in the predetermined period during which the operation performance can be executed. The setting suggestion performance period is included in a specific period during which the operation performance can be executed after a predetermined period of time has elapsed. The value notification performance period starts when the jackpot notification is performed at timing T2. The jackpot notification by the jackpot notification performance makes it possible to notify that the jackpot game state will be controlled for a predetermined period. The setting suggestion performance becomes executable as an operation performance in the suggestion performance mode in a specific period after a predetermined period has elapsed when a jackpot notification is performed at timing T2.

In step 60AKS025 of the operation effect determination process, when the jackpot type is "probable variable", the setting suggestion number is determined to be other than 0 at a higher rate than when the jackpot type is "non-probable variable", and the setting suggestion effect is set. Determined to be practicable. In step 60AKS028 of the operation effect determination process, when the number of setting suggestions is other than 0, the number of value notifications is determined to be other than 0, and the value notification effect is determined to be executable. Therefore, in response to being controlled to the jackpot gaming state corresponding to the jackpot type "probable variation" with a high advantage among the plurality of jackpot gaming states such as "non-probable variation" or "probable variation" jackpot type, When a value notification effect controls a jackpot gaming state with a high advantage, the predetermined period of time passes at a higher rate than when a notification controls a jackpot gaming state with a low advantage. In a later specific period, the setting suggestion performance can be executed as an operation performance of the suggestion performance mode.

Even if operation performances such as a preview performance or a value notification performance are made executable during a predetermined period, once these operation performances are finished, it becomes difficult to increase a player's sense of expectation after the predetermined period has elapsed. In contrast, in the present invention, the setting suggestion performance can be executed as an operation performance in the suggestion performance mode during a specific period after a predetermined period of time has elapsed, so even after the operation performance as a preview performance or a value notification performance has ended. , it is possible to improve the game's interest by diversifying the effects so that the user expects the operation effect of the suggested effect mode.

Further, in step 60AKS025 of the operation effect determination process, only when the jackpot type is "probable 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 number of setting suggestions is other than 0, the number of value notifications is determined to be other than 0, and the value notification effect is determined to be executable. Therefore, among multiple types of jackpot gaming states where the jackpot type is "non-probable" or "probable", depending on the jackpot gaming state being controlled to the jackpot gaming state that corresponds to the "probable" jackpot type with the highest advantage. , Only when the value notification performance controls the jackpot gaming state with the highest advantage, the setting suggestion performance can be executed as an operation performance of the suggestion performance mode in a specific period after a predetermined period has elapsed. Become.

Generally, after the notification that controls the game to a jackpot gaming state with a high degree of advantage is given, it becomes difficult to further increase the player's expectations. In contrast, the present invention makes it possible to execute a setting suggestion performance as an operation performance of the suggestion performance mode during a specific period after a predetermined period has elapsed, and provides a case where a suggestion regarding a setting value in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is made. Even after a predetermined period of time has elapsed, it is possible to diversify the presentation and improve the game's interest so that the player expects the operation presentation in the suggested presentation mode.

FIGS. 13-10 and 13-11 show examples of execution of operation effects. In this execution example, the number of executions of the operation effect is determined to be 10 times, that is, "execution 10 times", and both the number of value notifications and the number of setting suggestions are determined to be two. Therefore, after the operation performance serving as the preview performance is executed six times, the preview performance period ends and the jackpot notification is performed. FIG. 13-10(A) shows a performance execution example 60AKD1 when a jackpot notification is executed by the jackpot notification performance. At this time, a jackpot notification performance including displaying a message such as "Battle victory!" and displaying a performance image showing a character is executed. In addition, a normal symbol indicating the number "6" is displayed as a decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. A performance image indicating "4 remaining operations" is also displayed as the remaining number of times the operation performance is to be executed. When such a decorative pattern of a non-probable variable jackpot combination consisting of the same normal symbol is displayed, it gives the impression that the jackpot type is controlled to a jackpot gaming state corresponding to "non-probable variable" and not controlled to a variable probability state. , given to the player.

FIG. 13-10(B) shows a performance execution example 60AKD2 when the value notification performance period is started. At this time, a message is displayed that suggests 4, which is the remaining number of operation performances, as the number of times the operation performance can be executed as the value notification performance. FIG. 13-10(C) shows a performance execution example 60AKD3 when the first value notification performance is started. In this case, by displaying an effect image showing the push button 31B, the player is prompted to perform an action such as a pressing operation on the push button 31B. FIG. 13-10(D) shows an example of performance execution 60AKD4 when the pressing operation of the push button 31B is detected in the first value notification performance. Here, based on the detection of the player's action of pressing the push button 31B, notification that the jackpot type is "probable variable" is not performed, so that after the jackpot gaming state ends, the variable probability state A failure notification effect is executed that gives the impression that the failure is not controlled. Furthermore, a performance image indicating "3 remaining operations" is displayed as the remaining number of times the operation performance is to be executed.

FIG. 13-10(E) shows a performance execution example 60AKD5 when the second value notification performance is started. At this time, similarly to the case where the first value notification performance is started, a performance image showing the push button 31B is displayed to prompt the player to perform an operation such as pressing the push button 31B. FIG. 13-10(F) shows a performance execution example 60AKD6 when a pressing operation of the push button 31B is detected in the second value notification performance. Here, based on the detection of the player's action of pressing the push button 31B, a notification that the jackpot type is "probable variable" is made, so that after the jackpot gaming state ends, the variable probability state is changed. A success notification effect is executed to notify that the device is being controlled. In addition, as a decorative pattern that is stopped and displayed in the "middle" and "right" decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the normal pattern showing the number "6" becomes the variable pattern showing the number "7". changed and displayed. When such a decorative pattern of a variable probability jackpot combination consisting of the same variable probability symbols is displayed, the jackpot type is controlled to a jackpot gaming state corresponding to "variable probability", and the player is informed that the jackpot game state is controlled to a variable probability state. becomes recognizable. In addition, an effect image indicating "two remaining operations" is displayed as the remaining number of times the operation effect is to be performed.

FIG. 13-10(G) shows a performance execution example 60AKD7 when the setting suggestion performance period is started. At this time, in addition to notifying the special time, a message is displayed notifying the remaining number of operation effects, 2, as the number of times the operation effect, which is the setting suggestion effect, can be performed.

FIG. 13-11(A) shows a performance execution example 60AKD8 when the first setting suggestion performance is started. In this case, by displaying a performance image showing the push button 31B together with a performance image corresponding to the setting suggestion performance, the player's action, such as a pressing operation on the push button 31B, is encouraged. FIG. 13-11(B) shows a production execution example 60AKD9 when a pressing operation of the push button 31B is detected in the first setting suggestion production. In this case, as a setting suggestion effect based on the setting suggestion pattern 60AKC2, an effect image showing the character CH2, which is the corresponding character, is displayed. Furthermore, by displaying the characters CH1 to CH5, which are the corresponding characters of the setting suggestion patterns 60AKC1 to 60AKC5, in order on the upper part of the screen of the image display device 5, it is possible to display the advantages according to the characters indicated by the displayed effect images. , the player can recognize it.

FIG. 13-11(C) shows a production execution example 60AKD10 when the second setting suggestion production is started. At this time, similarly to the case where the first setting suggestion performance is started, a performance image corresponding to the setting suggestion performance and a performance image showing the push button 31B are displayed, and the player performs a pressing operation on the push button 31B. This action is encouraged. FIG. 13-11(D) shows a performance execution example 60AKD11 when a pressing operation of the push button 31B is detected in the second setting suggestion performance. In this case, as a setting suggestion effect based on the setting suggestion pattern 60AKC4, an effect image showing the character CH4, which is the corresponding character, is displayed. FIG. 13-11(E) shows a performance execution example 60AKD12 when the setting suggestion performance period ends. At this time, the display result of the corresponding character in the setting suggestion performance that has already been executed may be displayed so that the player can recognize it. FIG. 13-11(F) shows an example of production execution 60AKD13 in the case of stopping and displaying a decorative pattern of a probability variable jackpot combination that becomes a confirmed decorative pattern in response to the end of the variable display. Thereafter, control of the jackpot game state is started based on the display result of the variable display becoming "jackpot".

This invention is not limited to the embodiments described above, and various modifications and applications are possible. For example, the pachinko game machine 1 does not need to have all the technical features shown in the above embodiments, but it is possible to solve at least one problem in the prior art. It may also include a part of the configuration.

As a specific example, instead of the determination example shown in Figure 13-4, for example, when the jackpot type is "non-probable", the setting suggestion effect is set at a higher rate than when the jackpot type is "probable". may be determined to be executable. In the determination example shown in FIG. 13-4, the number of setting suggestions may be determined based on the ratio when the jackpot type is "non-probable variable" and "probable variable". In this way, if it is possible to execute the setting suggestion effect at a higher rate than when the jackpot type is "non-probable variable" than when the jackpot type is "probable variable", it will be possible to perform setting suggestion effects at a higher rate than when the jackpot type is "probable variable". In the case of a certain "non-probability change", in response to being controlled to a jackpot gaming state, it becomes possible to execute an operation performance that becomes a setting suggestion performance at a high rate. In addition, among the multiple types of jackpot game states such as "non-probability variation" or "probability variation", the operation performance becomes a setting suggestion production only when the jackpot type is "non-probability variation", which is the jackpot type with the lowest advantage. may be made executable. In these cases as well, it is possible to improve the game's interest by diversifying the presentation so that the player expects the operation presentation in the suggested presentation mode.

As a plurality of types of advantageous states with different advantage degrees, instead of a jackpot gaming state in which the jackpot type is "non-probable variable" or "probable variable", it may be possible to control jackpot gaming states with different numbers of rounds. For example, jackpot types depending on the number of rounds, such as "4R" where the number of rounds is 4, "6R" where the number of rounds is 6, "8R" where the number of rounds is 8, and "10R" where the number of rounds is 10. may be provided. In this case, as the number of rounds increases, the number of prize balls that the player can acquire increases, so it is only necessary that the player's advantage becomes higher. The value notification performance may be a performance that notifies the player of the number of prize balls that can be acquired according to the number of rounds. In such a case, in response to being controlled to a jackpot gaming state with a high advantage among multiple types of jackpot gaming states, the value notification effect will notify that the jackpot gaming state will be controlled to a jackpot gaming state with a high advantage. If this is done, the set suggestion performance is set as the operation performance of the suggestion performance mode in a specific period after the elapse of a predetermined period at a higher rate than when the notification is controlled to a jackpot gaming state with a low advantage. Just make it executable. In addition, in response to being controlled to the jackpot gaming state with the highest advantage among the plurality of types of jackpot gaming states, a value notification performance was performed to notify that the jackpot gaming state was controlled to the jackpot gaming state with the highest advantage. Only in this case, setting suggestion performance may be made executable as an operation performance of the suggestion performance mode during a specific period after a predetermined period has elapsed. In these cases as well, it is possible to improve the game's interest by diversifying the presentation so that the player expects the operation presentation in the suggested presentation mode.

On the other hand, in response to being controlled to a jackpot gaming state with a lower advantage among multiple types of jackpot gaming states, a value notification performance was performed to notify that the jackpot gaming state was controlled to a less advantageous jackpot gaming state. In this case, the setting suggestion performance can be executed as an operation performance of the suggestion performance mode in a specific period after the elapse of a predetermined period at a higher rate than when a notification is performed that is controlled to a jackpot game state with a high advantage. You can. Alternatively, in response to being controlled to the jackpot gaming state with the lowest advantage among the plurality of types of jackpot gaming states, a value notification performance is performed to notify that the jackpot gaming state is controlled to the jackpot gaming state with the lowest advantage. Only in this case, setting suggestion performance may be made executable as an operation performance of the suggestion performance mode during a specific period after a predetermined period has elapsed. In these cases as well, it is possible to improve the game's interest by diversifying the presentation so that the player expects the operation presentation in the suggested presentation mode.

In addition, it is only necessary that the degree of advantage of the player in the plurality of types of advantageous states can be varied depending on whether any game value is awarded or not, and the content of the game value that is awarded. For example, when the time-saving state is controlled after the end of the jackpot game state, the advantage of the player may be varied by varying the upper limit number of variable displays that can be performed in the time-saving state. Alternatively, when the jackpot gaming state is controlled to be in a variable probability state after the end of the jackpot gaming state, the advantage of the player may be varied by varying the jackpot probability in the variable probability state. The degree of advantage for the player may be varied by varying the number of times the game is repeatedly controlled to the jackpot gaming state without being controlled to the normal state. Furthermore, the value that can be given in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is not limited to the gaming value related to the execution of the game itself, and includes, for example, the execution of a reach effect that becomes a super reach, the display of an effect image that becomes a premier character, and the value that becomes a premium song. It may include part or all of executing a specific effect, such as playing back audio or displaying an image showing a two-dimensional code. The image indicating the two-dimensional code may include information that enables the player to obtain predetermined digital content by photographing the image with a terminal device (portable terminal) owned by the player. The value that can be given in the pachinko gaming machine 1 may include performance points different from those for executing a specific performance.

The number of executions of the operation performance is not limited to the case of "5 times execution" which is 5 times, or the case of "10 times execution" which is 10 times, but can be any number of times that the operation performance can be executed multiple times. It is good if it is configurable. In this case as well, when the number of executions of the operation presentation is large, the setting suggestion presentation may be made executable by setting the number of times of setting suggestions other than 0 at a higher rate than when the number of executions of the operation presentation is small. In addition, when the number of executions of the operation effect is large, it is possible to determine the number of setting suggestions that would not be determined when the number of executions of the operation effect is small, or the rate at which more setting suggestion effects are executed is increased. You can.

Instead of the determination example shown in FIG. 13-6, a restriction may be set for all of the plurality of setting suggestion patterns so that the setting suggestion performance based on the same setting suggestion pattern is not executed. In addition, regardless of whether it is the final operation effect or whether or not the setting suggestion pattern 60AKC4 has been determined, the setting suggestion pattern is determined at a common determination ratio, and then a predetermined difference is determined. If the replacement condition is satisfied, the determined setting suggestion pattern may be replaced with another setting suggestion pattern to restrict the setting suggestion effect from being executed using the same setting suggestion pattern. Alternatively, setting suggestion effects based on the same setting suggestion pattern may be repeatedly executed for a plurality of setting suggestion patterns.

It may be possible to determine the setting suggestion pattern 60AKC5 at different rates, not only depending on whether or not it is the final operation performance, but also depending on, for example, the number of setting suggestions. When the number of setting suggestions is large, the setting suggestion pattern 60AKC5 can be determined at a higher rate than when the number of setting suggestions is small, and the confirmation notification that the setting value is 6 may be more likely to be executed. Alternatively, when the number of setting suggestions is large, it is possible to determine the setting suggestion pattern 60AKC5 at a lower rate than when the number of setting suggestions is small, and it may be difficult to notify that the setting value is 6. .

After the setting suggestion effect based on the setting suggestion pattern 60AKC5 is executed once, a restriction may be set so that the setting suggestion effect based on the same setting suggestion pattern is not executed until a predetermined cancellation condition is satisfied. . For example, during a period in which the jackpot game state is repeatedly controlled without being controlled to the normal state, the release condition is not satisfied, and after the setting suggestion performance based on the setting suggestion pattern 60AKC5 is executed once, the same setting suggestion pattern It may be restricted so that it is not executed as a setting suggestion effect. When the setting suggestion effect based on the setting suggestion pattern 60AKC5 is executed, it is determined that the setting value in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 6, and it becomes possible to recognize that the setting value is highly advantageous to the player. , it is possible to increase the rarity of such setting suggestion effects and improve the game's interest.

Instead of the setting suggestion performance, or when an operation performance serving as a preview performance is executed together with the setting suggestion performance, a suggestion regarding the setting value in the pachinko gaming machine 1 may be made. For example, as a plurality of preview performance patterns, there may be a preview performance pattern whose determination ratio differs depending on the setting value in the pachinko gaming machine 1, or a preview performance pattern that can be determined only when the setting value in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a specific value. It may be provided. More specifically, when the setting value in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 6, it is possible to decide on a preview performance pattern that notifies a message of "66% reliability", and the determination rate of the preview performance pattern is increased. As such, it is only necessary that the determined values in the preview performance pattern determination table be assigned to a plurality of preview performance patterns. By executing an operation performance that is a preview performance and making a suggestion regarding a setting value in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the preview performance can be executed as an operation performance in the suggestion performance mode during a predetermined period before a specific period. becomes. In addition to the operation performance that is a preview performance, when an operation performance that is a value notification performance is executed, a suggestion regarding a set value in the pachinko game machine 1 may be made. By executing an operation performance that is a value notification performance and making a suggestion regarding a set value in the pachinko gaming machine 1, a value notification performance is performed as an operation performance of the suggestion performance mode in a predetermined period before a specific period. becomes executable. As a result, it is possible to diversify the effects and improve the game's interest so as to draw attention to the operation effects that give advance notices and notifications.

In the operation effect determination process shown in FIG. 13-2, instead of steps 60AKS025 to 60AKS029, the number of setting suggestions may be determined after determining the number of value notifications. In this case, if the number of value notifications is determined to be other than 0, the number of setting suggestions can be determined, and if the number of value notifications is determined to be 0, the number of setting suggestions is not determined, and the setting suggestion performance is performed. may be prevented from being executed. In this way, when the value notification performance notifies the player as to whether or not an advantageous game value will be awarded, it is only necessary that the setting suggestion performance provides a suggestion regarding the setting value.

The setting suggestion performance is not limited to a performance that suggests a setting value in the pachinko gaming machine 1, but may be a performance that suggests whether or not a setting value in the pachinko gaming 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 setting values in the pachinko gaming machine 1 have been changed. When the setting value in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is changed, a setting suggestion effect based on a setting suggestion pattern that is determined at a high rate is executed, so that the player can recognize that the setting value has been changed. , it is possible to diversify the presentation and improve the interest in the game.

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, an operation performance that is a preview performance may be performed, while an operation performance that is a value notification performance or a setting suggestion performance may not be performed. After that, when the display result of the variable display becomes "Jackpot", the value notification performance is performed along with the execution of the jackpot start performance (fanfare performance) and the jackpot mid-performance performance (performance corresponding to the first round and the second round, etc.). It may also be possible to perform an operation effect that is a setting suggestion effect or a setting suggestion effect. The operation performances, which are the preview performance, the value notification performance, and the setting suggestion performance, may be executed in any order. A case may be provided in which the setting suggestion performance is executed without executing the value notification performance.

In addition to the pressing operation on the push button 31B, the operation performance may be made executable based on the detection of a tilting operation on the stick controller 31A. When the operation performance using the stick controller 31A is performed, the performance mode is set to be more advantageous to the player at a higher rate than when the operation performance using the push button 31B is performed. good. For example, the setting suggestion performance based on the setting suggestion pattern 60AKC5 is such that the determination ratio of the operation performance using the push button 31B is 0/100, and the determination ratio of the operation performance using the stick controller 31A is 100/100. Determined values in the pattern determination table may be assigned to a plurality of setting suggestion patterns.

The configuration for detecting actions by the player is not limited to the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B, but may be a jog dial that can be rotated, or a dial that can be touched or pressed like a touch panel. It may be possible. Further, a sensor capable of detecting any action not limited to the instruction input action by the player may be used, such as an infrared sensor, an ultrasonic sensor, a CCD sensor, or a CMOS sensor. An arbitrary motion may be detected as a predetermined operation by analyzing the result of photographing a subject such as a player's hand using a predetermined camera (video motion capture). That is, the configuration for detecting the movement by the player may be any configuration that can mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically detect the movement of any object.

Various restrictions may be set to any range or limit as long as they do not deviate from the objectives to be achieved, the problems to be solved, or other gist of the present invention. The range of restrictions may be any conditions that vary the presence, proportion, and other amounts of processing, control, and execution of actions; Any content that can be changed (for example, whether to stop or reduce, how much to reduce, etc.) is sufficient.

(Explanation regarding problem solving means and effects of characteristic part 60AK)
In a gaming machine such as pachinko gaming machine 1, which can be controlled to an advantageous state such as a jackpot gaming state, which is advantageous to the player, a plurality of setting values having different degrees of advantage to the player are set, for example, from 1 to 6. A setting means such as the CPU 103 that can be set to any setting value such as the value of , for example, the CPU 103 that executes the setting value change process shown in FIGS. 12-13, and a game control means such as the CPU 103 that can proceed with the game, Based on the detection of the player's movement, the processing of steps 60AKS045, 60AKS051, and 60AKS053 shown in FIG. 13-8 is executed, for example, in which movement effects such as a preview effect, a value information effect, and a setting suggestion effect can be executed. Execute the process of step 60AKS043 shown in FIG. 13-8, which is capable of executing a notification performance such as a number of times notification performance, which provides a notification corresponding to the number of times the movement performance is executed, with a movement performance execution means such as the performance control CPU 120. The execution pattern of the motion performance by the motion performance execution means includes, for example, a variable display that executes the motion performance the number of times indicated by the notification performance within a predetermined period. The first execution pattern is such that the result is not a "jackpot" or the determined result of the number of setting suggestions is 0, and the action performance is executed a number of times less than the number of executions indicated by the notification performance within a predetermined period. , and a second execution pattern in which the motion performance is executed for the remaining number of executions after the predetermined period has elapsed, for example, when the variable display result is a "jackpot" and the determination result of the number of setting suggestions is other than 0. As shown in FIG. 13-5, FIG. 13-6, and FIG. 13-9, for example, the motion performance execution means executes a motion performance to be executed after a predetermined period of time according to a suggestive performance mode that provides a suggestion regarding the settings of the setting means. It is doable. Thereby, it is possible to diversify the effects and improve the interest in the game.

The motion performance execution means is equipped with an advantage notification means such as a performance control CPU 120 that executes the process of step 60AKS049 shown in FIG. If the variable display result is determined to be a "jackpot" in the process of step 60AKS024 shown in 13-2, the process of step 60AKS025 is executed, etc. When notification is performed by the advantage notification means, the predetermined period of time is It may be possible to execute the motion performance in the suggestive performance mode during a specific period after the elapse of time. Thereby, it is possible to diversify the presentation so as to draw attention to the action presentation of the suggestive presentation mode, thereby improving the game's interest.

The advantageous states include a first advantageous state, for example, when the jackpot type is "non-probable variable", and a second advantageous state, which is higher in advantage than the first advantageous state, for example, when the jackpot type is "probable variable". For example, as shown in FIG. 13-4, when the advantage notification means notifies that the control is to be made into a second advantageous state, The motion performance of the suggestion performance mode may be executed at a higher rate in the specific period than when the advantage notification means informs that the first advantageous state is controlled. Thereby, it is possible to diversify the effects and improve the game's interest so that the player can expect the action effects in the suggested effect mode.

The advantageous states include a first advantageous state, for example, when the jackpot type is "non-probable variable", and a second advantageous state, which is higher in advantage than the first advantageous state, for example, when the jackpot type is "probable variable". It is possible to control to multiple kinds of advantageous states including When the notification that the control is to be controlled to the first advantageous state is made by the advantage notification means, the suggestion is made at a higher rate in the specific period than when the notification that the control is to be controlled to the second advantageous state is made by the advantage notification means. It may also be possible to perform a motion performance in a performance mode. Thereby, it is possible to diversify the effects and improve the game's interest so that the player can expect the action effects in the suggested effect mode.

As the advantageous state, it is possible to control a plurality of types of advantageous states with different degrees of advantage for the player, for example, the type of jackpot is either "non-probable variable" or "probable variable," and the operation performance execution means is For example, as shown in FIG. 13-4, only when the advantage notification means informs that the control will be controlled to the advantageous state with the highest degree of advantage, it is possible to perform the motion production of the suggestion production mode in a specific period. It's okay. Thereby, it is possible to diversify the effects and improve the game's interest so that the player can expect the action effects in the suggested effect mode.

The motion performance execution means executes a motion performance according to one of the plurality of modes as a motion performance of the suggested performance mode, for example, when the set number of suggestions shown in FIG. 13-4 is determined to be one of 2 to 4. , can be executed multiple times in a specific period after a predetermined period of time has elapsed, and restricts the motion production of the suggested production mode from being executed in the same mode included in the plurality of modes, for example, step 60AKS027 shown in FIG. 13-2. A restriction means such as an effect control CPU 120 that determines the setting suggestion pattern at the determination ratio shown in FIG. 13-6 in the process may be provided. Thereby, it is possible to diversify the effects and improve the interest in the game.

During a specific period after a predetermined period has elapsed, the motion performance execution means performs a motion performance of the suggestion performance mode at a first timing, such as the execution timing of the first suggestion, and at a timing later than the first timing, for example, a second suggestion. An action effect that can be executed at a second timing, such as the execution timing of may be able to be executed at a higher rate at the second timing than at the first timing. Thereby, it is possible to diversify the presentation so as to draw attention to the movement presentation of the suggestive presentation mode, thereby improving the game's interest.

The motion performance execution means may be capable of executing a motion performance that foretells that the vehicle will be controlled in an advantageous state during a predetermined period in a suggestive performance mode. Thereby, it is possible to diversify the effects so as to attract attention to the action effects for which the preview is given, thereby increasing the interest in the game.

(Explanation regarding characteristic parts 91AK and 92AK)
FIG. 14-1 shows an example of the configuration of various circuits mounted on the production control board 12 regarding the characteristic parts 91AK and 92AK. In the configuration example shown in FIG. 14-1, various circuits such as a production control microprocessor 91AK100, an input circuit 91AK121, a memory controller 91AK122, a production data memory 91AK123, a ROM91AK124, a RAM91AK125, and a watchdog timer 91AK126 are mounted on the production control board 12. ing. The production control microprocessor 91AK100 includes a CPU91AK131, a VDP91AK132, an audio processing circuit 91AK133, a lamp control circuit 91AK134, a motor control circuit 135, and a built-in memory 91AK136. The VDP91AK132 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 performance control microprocessor 91AK100 executes data processing and signal processing based on the performance control command received from the main board 11, thereby controlling the image display device 5, speakers 8L, 8R, game effect lamps 9, and other decorations. It is sufficient if it is an integrated processor in which a circuit that can control execution of a performance using some or all of a plurality of performance devices such as LEDs for use in production, movable members for performance such as the movable body 32, etc., is integrated into one chip. . The production control microprocessor 91AK100 includes a CPU 91AK131, a VDP91AK132, and a built-in memory 91AK136, while some or all of the audio processing circuit 91AK133, lamp control circuit 91AK134, and motor control circuit 91AK135 are included in the production control microprocessor. 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 production 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 response to a request signal supplied from the performance control microprocessor 91AK100. The performance data memory 91AK123 stores in advance performance data that can be used to execute a performance using the performance device, such as various image data representing display images on the image display device 5, for example. The image data stored in the effect data memory 91AK123 only needs to include moving image data and still image data. As still image data, for example, character image data that is sprite image data that 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 decorative patterns that are variably displayed on the screen of the image display device 5, is used. It's fine if it's prepared. The effect image corresponding to the decorative pattern may be included in the character image. In addition, image data of arbitrary character images displayed on the screen of the image display device 5, specifically, effect images showing people, figures, symbols, etc., and background images are stored in advance in the effect data memory 91AK123. All you have to do is stay there. As the still image data, for example, text image data that allows characters to be displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 may be prepared. In addition to the image data, the effect data memory 91AK123 may store part or all of the audio data used for audio output by the speakers 8L and 8R. The performance data memory 91AK123 may store part or all of the lamp drive data used to drive lighting of light emitting members such as the game effect lamp 9 and the decorative LEDs. The effect data memory 91AK123 may store part or all of motor drive data used for rotationally driving a drive motor that operates a movable member such as the movable body 32. The performance data memory 91AK123 may be any nonvolatile 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 normal use state where the progress of the performance is controlled, the performance data memory 91AK123 is used as a read-only storage device.

The ROM91AK124 stores computer programs and fixed data for effect control. The RAM91AK125 provides a work area for the CPU91AK131 of the production control microprocessor 91AK100. The watchdog timer 91AK126 has a counter circuit that counts up or down based on the settings of the built-in register, and when the measurement time passes the start time (timeout time) and a timeout occurs, a timeout signal is generated as a time elapsed signal. generate a signal. The timeout signal is input to the CPU91AK131 of the production control microprocessor 91AK100. Upon generation of the timeout signal, the CPU 91AK131 enters a reset state and restarts the production control microprocessor 91AK100.

The ROM91AK124 stores various table data used to control performance operations in addition to programs for performance control. For example, the ROM91AK124 contains table data constituting a plurality of judgment tables and decision tables prepared for the CPU91AK131 of the production control microprocessor 91AK100 to perform various judgments, decisions, and settings, and table data constituting various production control patterns. Pattern data etc. are stored. The performance control pattern includes, for example, performance control execution data (display control data, audio control data, lamp control data, motor control data, operation detection control data, etc.) associated with the performance control process timer judgment value, an end code, etc. It consists of process data. Part or all of the production control pattern and production control execution data may be configured as a display list. The display list is data of a group of commands in which a series of transfer commands and the like to be executed by the VDP91AK132 are written in accordance with the order of image processing. The display list may include a mixture of display control commands, audio control commands, lamp control commands, and motor control commands. By controlling the progress of the performance using such a display list, it is sufficient to be able to control the electric components for the performance in a coordinated manner. The RAM91AK125 stores programs and various data used to control electric components for presentation. The CPU 91AK131 only needs to be able to read the programs and data stored in the RAM 91AK125 in a shorter reading time than the reading time of the programs and data stored in the ROM 91AK124.

The CPU91AK131 executes control processing according to a computer program for effect control. At this time, the CPU91AK131 executes a performance control process for controlling the progress of the performance using the electric components for the performance according to the program read from the ROM91AK124. The effect control processing includes, for example, fixed data read processing in which the CPU 91AK131 reads fixed data from the ROM 91AK124, variable data write processing in which the CPU 91AK131 writes various variable data to the RAM91AK125 and temporarily stores it, and CPU91AK131 performs various types of data temporarily stored in the RAM91AK125. Variation data read processing for reading variation data of Good too.

The VDP91AK132 determines the content of control of image display in the image display device 5 based on display control commands and register settings from the CPU91AK131. For example, the VDP91AK132 controls the variable display of decorative patterns and various types of effect displays by determining the switching timing of effect images to be displayed on the screen of the image display device 5. The VDP91AK132 is an image processor that has image data processing functions such as a high-speed drawing function, a moving image data separation function, and a video decoding function. Note that the VDP91AK132 may be a GPU (Graphics Processing Unit), a GCL (Graphics Controller LSI), or an image processing microprocessor more generally referred to as a DSP (Digital Signal Processor).

The instruction decoder 91AK141 decodes the instruction part (instruction code) included in the display control command from the CPU 91AK131, and instructs image processing etc. according to the decoding result. For example, a group of instructions for display control included in the decoding 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 VDP91AK132. The voice control command group included in the decoding result may be supplied to the voice processing circuit 91AK133. The lamp control command group included in the decoding result may be supplied to the lamp control circuit 91AK134. The motor control command group included in the decoding result may be supplied to the motor control circuit 91AK135.

The demultiplexer 91AK142 receives moving image data read from the performance data memory 91AK123, etc., and outputs the separated data into video data and audio 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 and text image data from the performance data memory 91AK123 and the like, decompress and decode the data, and then supply the data to the character image renderer 91AK145 and the 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 that can adjust the hue, saturation, and brightness of the image shown in the video data, or some or all of these, and temporarily stores the adjusted video data in the VRAM 91AK147. You can. The character image renderer 91AK145 receives character image data read from the performance data memory 91AK123 or the like and character image data supplied from the video decoder 91AK143, and writes and stores them in a predetermined area of the VRAM 91AK147. The character image renderer 91AK145 may convert vector format character image data into a bitmap format and temporarily store it in the VRAM 91AK147. The character image renderer 91AK145 performs image conversion processing to display the character image specified by the character image specification 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 performance 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 text image data in vector format into a bitmap format and temporarily store it in the VRAM 91AK147. The text image renderer 91AK146 performs image conversion processing to display 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 VRAM91AK147 temporarily stores image data and provides a work area for image data processing by the VDP91AK132. The VRAM 91AK 147 may be provided with various areas such as a palette area where palette data is placed, a character buffer where character image data is stored, a text buffer where 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. It is used for preservation. The display drive circuit 91AK148 is a circuit for outputting signals 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 along with a color signal (gradation control signal) according to the display data created in the VDP91AK132. do it.

A frame buffer may be provided inside the VRAM91AK147 or in a memory module separate from the VRAM91AK147, such as the built-in memory 91AK136. The frame buffer provides a virtual display area in which the display data of the effect image created by the drawing process by the VDP91AK132 is expanded and stored. The display data stored in the frame buffer is bitmap format image data (pixel data, raster data) created by the VDP91AK132 based on vector format image data (vector data, vector data) such as points, lines, polygons, etc. data), etc. Note that the frame buffer includes, for example, an actual display area that stores display data of various images displayed on the screen of the image display device 5, and a real display area that stores display data of various images that are not displayed on the screen of the image display device 5. A virtual display area may also be included. Alternatively, display data for displaying a screen of the same size as the display screen of the image display device 5 in the virtual display area of the frame buffer is created, and the display data in the virtual display area is supplied to the display drive circuit 91AK148. In this way, 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 display data of each effect image created by drawing processing. The image display area and the image drawing area may be switched each time a V blank occurs. The V blank is generated at a period when the image displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 is updated. Each time a V blank is started, a V blank interrupt signal is output from the VDP91AK132 to the CPU91AK131, and various interrupt signals may also be output from the VDP91AK132 to the CPU91AK131. By switching between the image display area and the image drawing area every 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, 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 an image drawing area is allocated in the second drawing display period. Display data created in the drawing process is stored in the storage area.

The audio processing circuit 91AK133 generates an audio signal that enables audio output using the speakers 8L and 8R, based on commands and register settings from the CPU 91AK131 and the 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. Furthermore, the audio processing circuit 91AK133 may include an audio data memory capable of storing audio data not included in the moving image data in advance. The audio data memory may be provided outside the audio processing circuit 91AK133 by being included in the performance data memory 91AK123, ROM91AK124, etc., for example. The audio processing circuit 91AK133 may generate an audio signal by decompressing and decoding the audio data read from the audio data memory based on commands and register settings from the CPU 91AK131 and the VDP 91AK132.

The lamp control circuit 91AK134 controls lighting modes (light emission modes) such as lighting, extinguishing, and blinking of light emitting members such as the game effect lamp 9 and decorative LEDs. The lamp control circuit 91AK134 generates lamp control data based on commands and register settings from the CPU 91AK131 and the VDP91AK132, and outputs it 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, and rotation angle (phase) of a drive motor that operably drives a movable member for performance 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 the VDP 132, and outputs it to the motor driver board. The built-in memory 91AK136 is a memory circuit built into the performance control microprocessor 91AK100, and is capable of storing various data used to control the progress of the performance.

FIG. 14-2 shows an example of the configuration of the storage area for effect control depending on the storage contents. In this embodiment, storage areas 91AKM01, 91AKM02, and 91AKM11 to 91AKM14 are provided as a plurality of storage areas. Each storage area may be provided, for example, so as to be included in the effect data memory 91AK123, ROM91AKM124, built-in memory 91AK136, or a part or all of these. The plurality of storage areas include a storage area 91AKM11 that stores data related to moving images, and a storage area 91AKM13 that stores data related to text images.

The storage area 91AKM01 stores performance control programs and performance control management data, and functions as a management area for performance control programs and the like. For example, table data that is the configuration data of various tables prepared for the CPU 91AK131 of the performance control microprocessor 91AK100 to perform various judgments, decisions, and settings, pattern data that configures the performance control pattern, etc. are stored in the storage area as management data. It is sufficient if it is stored in 91AKM01.

The storage area 91AKM02 stores display control programs and display control management data, and functions as a display control program management area. For example, an image processing program prepared for the VDP91AK132 of the production control microprocessor 91AK100 to perform various image processing, a display process table that defines procedures for displaying production images, etc. are stored in the storage area 91AKM02. All you have to do is stay there. The image processing program may include a program that converts vector format image data to bitmap format image data. The image processing program may include a program that generates a bitmap text image based on text written using character codes and font data.

The storage area 91AKM11 stores moving image related data including moving image data and its related data. For video data, compressed image information including reference images, predicted images, etc. is generated by compression encoding processing such as motion compensated predictive encoding using multiple frames of original images, and is 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 that constitute a moving image display process table. The moving image display process table performs a display control process that allows the display content and display mode of the moving image to be displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 to be changed according to the elapsed time as the performance in the pachinko gaming machine 1 progresses. used. The display content of the moving image is the content of the moving image that is reproduced and displayed in correspondence with the moving image data. The display mode of a moving image is a mode or form when a moving image is played back and displayed, including a display style and a display layout of the moving image. Note that the 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.

The storage area 91AKM12 stores character image related data including character image data and its related data. The character image data may be still image data in which arbitrary character images representing a plurality of types of decorative designs, people, figures, symbols, etc. are described in a vector format or a bitmap format. The character image related data stored in the storage area 91AKM12 may include table data and data files that constitute a character display process table. The character display process table is used for display control processing that allows the display content and display mode of the character image to be displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 to be changed according to the elapsed time as the performance in the pachinko gaming machine 1 progresses. It will 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 and form when displaying the character image, including the display style and display layout of the character image. Note that the table data and data files that constitute the character display process table may be stored in the storage area 91AKM02 as display control management data.

The storage area 91AKM13 stores text image related data including text image data and its related data. The text image related data may include outline font data. Outline font data is data that can be converted into the glyph shape of each character in bitmap format image data by specifying a combination of multiple vertex coordinates connecting the outline for each character used to display a text image. be. The text image related data may include vector font data or stroke font data instead of or together with the outline font data. Vector font data and stroke font data are data that can be converted into the glyph shape of each character in bitmap format image data by specifying straight line or curve parameters 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. Text image data indicates a text image that constitutes a character string that is a combination of multiple character images, and includes arbitrarily set words such as sentences, paragraphs, sentences, clauses, words, or a combination of some or all of these. It is sufficient if it indicates the unit of the unit in a recognizable manner. Further, the text image data may represent a text image consisting of only a single character image. The text image displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 using text image data may indicate subtitles, subtitles, or other information-conveying characters. It may also indicate decorative characters. 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 the VDP91AK132 executes an image processing program, so it may be stored in either the ROM91AK124 or the built-in memory 91AK136. In this way, the storage area 91AKM13 may be provided in the effect data memory 91AK123, the ROM 91AK124, or the built-in memory 91AK136. Similarly, other storage areas may be provided in part or all of a plurality of memory devices such as the effect data memory 91AK123, ROM91AKM124, and built-in memory 91AK136.

The text image related data stored in the storage area 91AKM13 may include table data and data files that constitute the text display process table. The text display process table is used for display control processing that allows the display content and display mode of the text image to be displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 to be changed according to the elapsed time as the performance in the pachinko gaming machine 1 progresses. It will 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 and form when displaying the character image, including the display style and display layout of the text image. Note that table data and data files that constitute the text display process table may be stored in the storage area 91AKM02 as display control management data.

The storage area 91AKM14 stores audio-related data including audio data and its related data. The audio data stored in the storage area 91AKM14 is different from the audio that is played back and output in synchronization with the image in the performance using a moving image display, and can be played back and output as any audio as the performance progresses in the pachinko gaming machine 1. It is fine as long as it is done. The audio-related data stored in the storage area 91AKM14 may include table data and data files that constitute the audio output process table. The audio output process table is used for audio control processing that can change the sounds such as sound effects and music output from the speakers 8L and 8R according to the elapsed time as the performance in the pachinko game machine 1 progresses. Note that table data and data files that constitute the audio output process table may be stored in the storage area 91AKM01 as production control management data.

In the VDP91AK132 of the production control microprocessor 91AK100, the moving image data read from the storage area 91AKM11 is input to the demultiplexer 91AK142, and is 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 video 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, 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 that is the data stored in the storage area 91AKM11.

In the VDP91AK132 of the performance 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 compressed and encoded, it may be decompressed and decoded by the video decoder 91AK143 and then input to the text image renderer 91AK146. The text image renderer 91AK146 executes conversion processing of text image data according to the display mode including the display style and display layout of the text image, and writes and stores the converted data in a predetermined area of the VRAM 91AK147. In this way, the display of the text image is controlled using the text image data that is the data stored in the storage area 91AKM13.

FIG. 14-3 shows an example of determining the moving image data and text display process table according to the content of the reach effect. In the super reach reach effects such as SP reach A and SP reach B, it is possible to perform an effect by displaying a moving image using moving image data and an effect by displaying a text image using text image data. The period in which the effect by displaying the moving image is performed and the period in which the effect by displaying the text image is performed may be partly or completely 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 that is a combination of a plurality of character images.

In the determination example shown in FIG. 14-3, one of the moving image data 91AKD01, 91AKD02, 91AKD11, and 91AKD12 is determined depending on the content of the reach effect, and one of the text display process tables 91AKT01, 91AKT02, 91AKT11, and 91AKT12 is determined. be done. Among these, the moving image data is determined in one-to-one correspondence with the content of the reach effect. For example, when the reach effect content is "SP reach A (jackpot)", the moving image data 91AKD01 is determined. When the reach effect content is "SP reach B (jackpot)", the moving image data 91AKD02 is determined. When the reach effect content is "SP reach A (lose)", the moving image data 91AKD11 is determined. When the reach effect content is "SP reach B (loss)", the moving image data 91AKD12 is determined. On the other hand, there are cases where the text display process table can be determined in common even for different reach effect contents, and cases where it cannot be determined. For example, when the reach effect content is "SP reach A (jackpot)", 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 reach effect content is "SP reach B (jackpot)", 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 reach effect content is "SP reach A (lose)", 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 reach effect content is "SP reach B (lose)", 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.

Text display process tables 91AKT01 and 91AKT02 can be determined when the reach effect content is "SP reach A (jackpot)" or "SP reach A (loss)", and when the reach effect content is "SP reach B (jackpot)" or In the case of "SP reach B (loss)", the decision cannot be made. The text display process tables 91AKT11 and 91AKT12 can be determined when the reach effect content is "SP reach B (jackpot)" or "SP reach B (loss)", and when the reach effect content is "SP reach A (jackpot)" or In the case of "SP reach A (loss)", the decision cannot be made. In this way, the text display process tables 91AKT01 and 91AKT02 are used to control the display of text images when the reach effect of SP reach A 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 reach performance content is "SP reach A (jackpot)", a video display using video data 91AKD01 is executed, and when the reach performance content is "SP reach A (loss)", a video display is performed. An effect is performed by displaying a moving image using the data 91AKD11. A text image using either text display process table 91AKT01 or 91AKT02 is added to a moving image displayed using moving image data 91AKD01 and a moving image displayed using moving image data 91AKD11. Can be displayed. When the reach performance content is "SP reach B (jackpot)", a video display using video data 91AKD02 is executed, and when the reach performance content is "SP reach B (loss)", a video display is performed. An effect is performed by displaying a moving image using the data 91AKD12. 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. Can be displayed. Therefore, a text image using a common text display process table can be added to and displayed on a plurality of moving images displayed using different moving image data.

FIG. 14-4 shows an example of the structure of the text display process table. Of these, FIG. 14-4 (A1) shows a configuration example of the text display process table 91AKT01 that can be used in response to SP reach A reach effect, and FIG. 14-4 (A2) shows the SP reach A reach effect. A configuration example of a text display process table 91AKT02 that can be used in accordance with the production is shown. FIG. 14-4(B) shows a configuration example of the text display process table 91AKT11 that can be used in response to the 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 each other for a plurality of text display periods. Note that the text display process table may include text image designation information and text display setting information that are set in association with each other in a single text display period. The text display period specifies, for each text image to be displayed, a start time to start displaying the text image and an end time to end the display. The start time and end time of the text display period may be specified using the elapsed time since the display of the moving image in the reach effect has started, or may be specified using the elapsed time since the variable display has started. You can. However, if the display content of the text image is highly related to the display content of the video image, the start and end times of the text display period are determined using the elapsed time since the video image display started. It is desirable to specify. The elapsed time from the start of the variable display includes, for example, the elapsed time before the variable display changed to the reach mode, so even if the video image is a common reach effect due to the variable display effect before the variable display changed to the reach mode, The timing at which the display starts may vary. Even in such a case, if the start time and end time of the text display period are specified using the elapsed time since the display of the moving image started, the timing at which a 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 improved. The text image designation information specifies text image data used for displaying a text image in a specifiable manner. For example, the text image designation information may be any information that designates the storage address, readout address, data size, etc. of the text image data in the storage area 91AKM13. Alternatively, the text image specification information can be used to specify the content of the text image to be displayed using any character code, such as ASCII code, UNICODE (UTF-16 or UTF-8, etc.), or JIS code (Shift_JIS code, etc.). may be information that specifies. The text display setting information is information that specifies the display mode of the text image in a configurable manner based on display style information, display layout information, other metadata, etc. of the text image to be displayed. The text display process table may be written using a predetermined markup language such as TTML (Timed Text Markup Language). In addition, the text display process table only needs to be able to set text image designation information and text display setting information in association with each other in a text display period by using arbitrary table data.

FIG. 14-5 shows an example of text image display control using the text display process table. Of these, FIG. 14-5 (A1) shows an example of display control in the case of the text display process table 91AKT01, and FIG. 14-5 (A2) shows an example of display control in the case of the text display process table 91AKT02. . FIG. 14-5(B) shows an example of display control in the case of the text display process table 91AKT11. In these display control examples, when the reach effect of SP reach A is executed, the display of the moving image is started at timing T00, and when the reach effect of SP reach B is executed, the display of the moving image is started at timing T10. Display of a moving image starts at a certain time.

In the case of the text display process table 91AKT01 shown in FIG. 14-4 (A1), as shown in FIG. 14-5 (A1), in the text display period from timing T01 to timing T05, the text image designation information 91AKA01 Displays the specified text image. Also, during the text display period from timing T02 to timing T03, the text image specified by the text image specification information 91AKA02 is displayed, and during the text display period from timing T04 to timing T05, the text image specified by the text image specification information 91AKA03 is displayed. Display. Note that timings T02 to T04 are all included in the period from timing T01 to timing T05. After timing T05 has elapsed, the text image specified by the text image specification information 91AKA04 is displayed during the text display period from timing T06 to timing T08, and the text image specified by the text image specification information 91AKA05 is displayed during the text display period from timing T07 to timing T09. Displays the specified text image. Note that timing T08 is a timing that arrives after timing T07.

In the case of the text display process table 91AKT02 shown in FIG. 14-4 (A2), as shown in FIG. 14-5 (A2), in the text display period from timing T01 to timing T05, the text image designation information 91AKA01 Displays the specified text image. Furthermore, during the text display period from timing T02 to timing T03, the text image specified by the text image specification information 91AKA02 is displayed, and during the text display period from timing T04 to timing T05, the text image specified by the text image specification information 91AKA13 is displayed. Display. After the timing T05 has elapsed, the text image specified by the text image specification information 91AKA14 is displayed during the text display period from timing T06 to timing T08, and the text image specified by the text image specification information 91AKA05 is displayed during the text display period from timing T07 to timing T09. Displays the specified text image.

In this way, the text image specified by the text image specification information can be displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 in correspondence with the 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 period that is partially or entirely common to a second text display period that is different from the first 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. 3 text display periods are included. In this case, the first text display period has a part in common with the second text display period, and a part in common with the third text display period. In this way, the first text display period includes a period that is partially common to the second text display period, and includes a period that is partially common to the third text display period. On the other hand, the entire period of the second text display period is common to the first text display period, and the entire period of the third text display period is common to 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 a period in which a part is common to each other. In this way, a part of the first text display period may be included in the second text display period, and a part of the second text display period may be included in the first text display period. Alternatively, the entire first text display period may be included in the second text display period, and the entire second text display period may be included in the first text display period.

Depending on the settings in the text display process table, different text images specified by the text image specification information can be displayed in accordance with a plurality of text display periods. As a result, during the display period of the text image added to the video image, it is possible to change the first component related to the display content of the text image among the multiple components in the display of 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 displayed in the first text display period from timing T01 to timing T05. As a second text display period included in the first text display period, a text image specified by the text image specification information 91AKA02 is displayed in 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, in the text display period from timing T04 to timing T05, text image designation information 91AKA03 or text The text image specified by the image specification information 91AKA13 is displayed. With such settings, only the text image specified by the text image specification information 91AKA01 is displayed during the period from timing T01 to timing T02 and from timing T03 to timing T04 in the first text display period. . On the other hand, in 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 specification is applied to the display of the first text image specified by the text image specification information 91AKA01. 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, which is common to the third text display period, in the first text display period, the text image specification information is used to display the first text image specified by the text image specification information 91AKA01. The display of the text image is changed so that the display of the third text image specified by 91AKA03 or the display of the fourth text image specified by text image specification information 91AKA13 is added. In this case, the display of the text image added to the display of the first text image is changed 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.

The text display process table 91AKT01 and the text display process table 91AKT02 display the text image specified by the common text image specification information 91AKA01 during the text display period from timing T01 to timing T05, and display the text image specified by the common text image specification information 91AKA01 from timing T02 to timing T03. The text image specified by the common text image specification 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 The text image specified by the image specification information 91AKA13 is displayed. The text display process table 91AKT01 and the text display process table 91AKT02 can be determined corresponding to the common moving image data 91AKD01 and 91AKD11. Therefore, even when moving images using common moving image data are displayed, the text images to be displayed are different in at least part of the plurality of text display periods, so that the display of the text images can be improved. Components can be changed. Note that when moving images using common moving image data are displayed, the text image serving as the display mode may be changed in all of the multiple text display periods depending on the determination result of the text display process table. good. When video images using common video data are displayed, some or all of the start time, end time, and period length may be different for multiple text display periods depending on the determination result of the text display process table. You can also let In this way, it may be possible to change part or all of the display period for displaying the text image added to one moving image, or it is possible to change part or all of the text image added to one moving image. You can also use it as

In the case of the text display process table 91AKT11 shown in FIG. 14-4(B), as shown in FIG. 14-5(B), in the text display period from timing T11 to timing T15, the text image designation information 91AKA21 Displays the specified text image. Also, during the text display period from timing T11 to timing T12, the text image specified by the text image specification information 91AKA22 is displayed, and during the text display period from timing T13 to timing T14, the text image specified by the text image specification information 91AKA23 is displayed. Display. Note that timings T12 to T14 are all included in the period from timing T11 to timing T15. After timing T15 has elapsed, the text image specified 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. Displays the specified text image.

FIG. 14-6 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 allows setting of the font family, which is the font type, for the font of characters included in the text image. The fontSize field allows setting the font size at which the text image will be displayed. The fontWeight field allows setting the thickness of characters included in the text image. The color field allows setting the display color of characters included in the text image. The backgroundColor field allows setting the display color of the background in the text image. The fontStyle field allows you to set the style of the characters in the text image, such as normal, italic, or italic. The textAlign field allows you to set the alignment of characters included in a text image, such as right alignment, center alignment, or left alignment. The textDecoration field can set decorative displays added to the text image, such as underlines, overlines, strikethroughs, and other effect images. In this way, the text display setting information allows the display mode of the text image, such as the display style and display layout of the text image, to be set.

FIG. 14-6(A) shows a configuration example of the text display setting information 91AKB01. FIG. 14-6(B) shows a configuration example of the text display setting information 91AKB02. FIG. 14-6 (C1) shows a configuration example of the text display setting information 91AKB03. FIG. 14-6 (C2) shows a configuration example of the text display setting information 91AKB13. The text display setting information 91AKB01 is included in the text display process tables 91AKT01, 91AKT02, and 91AKT11. The text display setting information 91AKB02 is included in the text display process tables 91AKT01, 91AKT02, and 91AKT11. The text display setting information 91AKB03 is included in the text display process tables 91AKT01 and 91AKT11, but is not included in the 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 the plurality of text display periods set by the text display process table, the text image specified by the text image specification 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. As a result, during the display period of the text image added to the video image, it is possible to change the second component related to the display mode of the text image among the multiple components in the display of the text image according to the elapsed time. become. For example, due to the settings in the text display process table 91AKT01 and the text display process table 91AKT02, in the first text display period from timing T01 to timing T05, the text image specified by the text image specification information 91AKA01 is set by the text display setting information 91AKB01. Displayed in the specified display style and display layout. As a second text display period included in this first text display period, in the text display period from timing T02 to timing T03, the text image specified by the text image specification information 91AKA02 is set by the text display setting information 91AKB02. Displayed in display style and display layout. After the second text display period ends at timing T03, a third text display period included in the first text display period is specified by text image specification information 91AKA03 in the text display period from timing T04 to timing T05. The text image specified by the text image specification information 91AKA13 is displayed in the display style and display layout set by the text display setting information 91AKB03, and the text image specified by the text image specification information 91AKA13 is displayed in the display style set by the text display setting information 91AKB13. It may be displayed in different display layouts. With such settings, only the text image specified by the text image specification information 91AKA01 is displayed as text during the period from timing T01 to timing T02 and 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, in 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 specified by the specification 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, which is common to the third text display period, in the first text display period, the text image specification is added to the display of the text image specified by the text image specification information 91AKA01. The text image specified by the information 91AKA03 is displayed in the display style and display layout set by the text display setting information 91AKB03, and the text image specified by the text image specification 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 and display layout.

In the second text display period from timing T02 to timing T03, the text image specified by the text image specification information 91AKA02 is displayed in the text display setting information 91AKB02, which is different from the display style and display layout set by the text display setting information 91AKB01. It can be displayed using the display style and display layout set by . In the third text display period from timing T04 to timing T05, the text image specified by the text image specification information 91AKA03 is displayed in the text display setting information 91AKB03, which is different from the display style and display layout set by the text display setting information 91AKB01. It may be displayed using the display style and display layout set by . Alternatively, in the third text display period from timing T04 to timing T05, the text image specified by the text image specification information 91AKA13 is displayed in a text display setting different from the display style and display layout set by the text display setting information 91AKB01. The information 91 may be displayed in the display style and display layout set by AKB13. In this way, in the first text display period from timing T01 to timing T05, in the period common to the second text display period from timing T02 to timing T03, the text image specified by the text image specification information 91AKA01 is displayed as the first text display period. In addition to displaying the text image in one display mode, the text image specified by the text image designation information 91AKA02 can be displayed in a second display mode different from the first display mode. In the first text display period from timing T01 to timing T05, in a 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. At the same time, the text image specified 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, in the first text display period from timing T01 to timing T05, in a 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 first displayed. The text image specified 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 text images added to a moving image, some text images can be displayed in a different display mode from other text images. Furthermore, after displaying the text image in the second display mode together with the text image in the first display mode, there are cases in which the text image in the second display mode is changed to a text image in the third display mode and then displayed. The display mode of the text image can be changed and displayed, as in the case where the text image of the mode is changed to the text image of the fourth display mode and displayed.

In the text display process table 91AKT01 shown in FIG. 14-4 (A1) and the text display process table 91AKT02 shown in FIG. 14-4 (A2), the text display process table 91AKT02 shown in FIG. The text image specified by the specification information 91AKA01 is displayed in the display mode set by the text display setting information 91AKB01. Further, during the text display period from timing T02 to timing T03, the text image specified by the text image specification 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 specified by the text image specification 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 specified by the text image specification 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, corresponding to the text display period from timing T11 to timing T12, the text image specified by the text image specification information 91AKA22 is displayed in the display mode set by the text display setting information 91AKB02. In this case, the text image specified by the text image specification information 91AKA21 can be displayed in the same display mode as the text image specified by the text image specification information 91AKA01. Further, the text image specified by the text image specification information 91AKA22 can be displayed in the same display mode as the text image specified by the text image specification information 91AKA02. In this way, 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 specified by the text image specification 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 specified by the text image specification 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 way, even a common text image may be displayed in different display modes depending on 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 each other for a plurality of text display periods. Furthermore, in the plurality of text display process tables, at least some of the text image specification information and text display setting information set in association with the plurality of text display periods can be set as common information, and , some or all of the information can be set as different information. With these settings, the first component and second component regarding 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. 14-6(A), the display color of the text image is set to change stepwise from #FF0040 to #4000FF using the color field. In the text display process table 91AKT01 shown in FIG. 14-4 (A1) and the text display process table 91AKT02 shown in FIG. 14-4 (A2), in the text display period from timing T01 to timing T05, text display A text image in the display mode set by the setting information 91AKB01 is displayed. In the text display process table 91AKT11 shown in FIG. 14-4(B), a 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 a second component regarding the text image, such as the display color of the text image, can be changed depending on the elapsed time. Note that, for example, the display color of the text image set by the color field may be changeable depending on the reach effect content etc. even if the same text image is specified by the text image specification information. . In this case, for example, whether or not the display color of the text image is changed at different rates depending on whether the display result of the variable display is a "jackpot" or not is controlled to be in an advantageous state. may be determined, or may be determined to be one of a plurality of display colors. Furthermore, even if the same text image is specified by the text image specification information, the display color of the text image set by the color field, for example, can be changed depending on the execution result of the production control program by the CPU91AK131. It may be possible. In this case, the VDP91AK132 only needs to be able to change the display color of the text image set by the color field to a different display color based on display control commands from the CPU91AK131, register settings, and the like. In this way, the display mode such as the display style of the text image can be changed by simply changing some of the data related to the text image included in the text display process table, thereby preventing an increase in data volume and processing load. , it becomes possible to display a variety of text images. When changing the display color of a text image, other display styles may also be correspondingly changeable. For example, if the display color of the text image is white, the display of the text image will be easier for the player to visually recognize, and if the display color of the text image is red, the display of the text image will be 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 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 that is 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 you could change it like this. This makes it possible to display a text image that is easy for the player to visually recognize while suppressing the player's discomfort when displaying the text image.

FIG. 14-7 shows an example of performing an effect in which a text image is displayed using a text display process table. In this execution example, text images are displayed in accordance with a plurality of text display periods along with the moving image display when the SP reach A reach effect is executed. In the reach effect of SP Reach A, a moving image is displayed using moving image data 91AKD01 when the display result of the variable display is a "jackpot", and a moving image is displayed using the moving image data 91AKD01 when the display result of the variable display is a "loss". A moving image is displayed using the data 91AKD11. In the moving image display using the moving image data 91AKD01 and the moving image display using the moving image data 91AKD11, an effect display that is a battle effect in which a common ally character and an enemy character compete is performed, and for example, the battle result is displayed. It is sufficient that the contents of the effect display be the same until the timing of notification. In addition, when the display result of the variable display is a "jackpot", the determination ratio of the text display process table 91AKT02 becomes high, and when the display result of the variable display is a "loss", the determination ratio of the text display process table 91AKT01. becomes higher. Therefore, in the reach effect of SP Reach A, even in the video display period which is the common effect display content, the jackpot expectation level can be varied depending on the display content of the text image according to the text display process table. I can do it.

The effect execution example 91AKD11 shown in FIG. 14-7(A) is the effect content common to the text display process tables 91AKT01 and 91AKT02, and the text image specification information 91AKA01 corresponds to the text display period from timing T01 to timing T05. The text image specified by 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" specified by the text image specification information 91AKA01 has the origin coordinates (300,30), for example, as the display mode set by the text display setting information 91AKB01. The font family is AA_gothic, which is a Gothic typeface, the font size is 48px, the bold line width corresponds to the bold character thickness, the text image display color changes gradually 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 arrangement is centered, and the character decoration is not set. In the performance control microprocessor 91AK100, the text image renderer 91AK146 of the VDP91AK132 executes image conversion processing to display the text image in the display mode including the display style and display layout specified by the text display specification information. good.

In addition, in the production execution example 91AKD11 shown in FIG. 14-7(A), the text image specified by the text image specification information 91AKA02 is changed to the text display setting information 91AKB02 corresponding to the text display period from timing T02 to 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 has the origin coordinates (250,600 ), the font family is BB_mincho, which is classified as a Mincho font, the font size is 36px, the normal line width corresponds to normal character thickness, the text image display color is #FFFFFF, and the background display color is #220C0C. , the components in the display of the text image are controlled so that the character style is normal, the character arrangement is left justified, and the character decoration is not set.

The production execution example 91AKD21 shown in FIG. 14-7 (B1) includes production contents different from the text display process table 91AKT02 when the text display process table 91AKT01 is used, and is displayed in the text display period from timing T04 to timing T05. Correspondingly, 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. In this case, the text image indicating the line "Chance!!" specified by the text image specification information 91AKA03 has, for example, the origin coordinates (250,600) and the font family as the display mode set by the text display setting information 91AKB03. 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 Components in the text image are controlled so that the corresponding regular font, character arrangement is centered, and character decoration is not set. This text image has the same origin coordinates and character decorations as the text image specified by the text image specification information 91AKA02, font family, font size, character thickness, text image display color, and background display. Colors, text styles, and text alignment have changed. In this way, when displaying the text image specified by the text image specification information, it may be possible to change and display part of the data corresponding to the plurality of fields included in the text display setting information. .

The production execution example 91AKD22 shown in FIG. 14-7 (B2) includes production contents different from the text display process table 91AKT01 when the text display process table 91AKT02 is used, and is displayed in the text display period from timing T04 to timing T05. Correspondingly, the text image specified by the text image specification 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 "Super hot" specified by the text image specification information 91AKA13 has the origin coordinates (250,600) and the font family 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 text image display color 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, the character arrangement is centered, and the character decoration is effect_gold, which is the effect display setting for gold display. Compared to the text image specified by the text image specification information 91AKA02, this text image has only the origin coordinates in common, font family, font size, character thickness, text image display color, background display color, Text style, text placement, and text decoration have been changed. In this way, when displaying a text image specified by text image specification information, among the data corresponding to multiple fields included in the text display setting information, data to be changed and data not to be changed can be individually set. It may be possible. When this text image is compared with the text image specified by the text image specification information 91AKA01, all settings including the origin coordinates have been changed. In this manner, when displaying the text image specified by the text image specification 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, if you want to change and display one data among the data corresponding to multiple fields included in the text display setting information, the first data and Other data associated in advance may also be changed and displayed. For example, when changing the display color of a text image to gold corresponding to "gold" and displaying it, it is only necessary to change the text decoration to the effect display setting for gold display using effect_gold.

The display color and background display color of the text image are for each display color of R (red), G (green), and B (blue), for example, when the brightness (gradation) is between "0" and "255". The level can be set in 256 steps. In text display setting information, the field data that makes up the color field and backgroundColor field has a common data format with the field data that makes up the color field and backgroundColor field, for example, in character display setting information used to display character images. All you have to do is stay there. Further, the coordinates of the origin when displaying a text image can be set by a combination of 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 common data format with 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 can be shared with field data included in the setting information used to display a production image different from a text image, such as character display setting information. It may have a format. With such text display setting information, it is only necessary that the second component related to the text image, such as the display style and display layout of the text image, can be changed using information common to a production image different from the text image. This makes it 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.

Font families that can be set when displaying text images are not set when displaying character images. In the text display setting information, the field data forming the fontFamily field may be unique field data that is not included in the character display setting information. Furthermore, 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. In the text display setting information, the field data forming the fontSize field 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 may be different from the field data included in the setting information used to display a production image different from a text image, such as 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 a production image different from the text image. Good too. Thereby, a variety of text images can be displayed by flexibly changing the second component related to the text image, such as the display style and display layout of the text image.

For example, if a gold color corresponding to "gold" is set as the display color of the text image, the text decoration becomes the effect display setting for gold display using effect_gold. In the text display setting information, if "gold" is set in the color field, effect_gold is set in the textDecoration field to display a glossy text image and to display gold around the text image. It is possible to add and display a special effect image. In the production execution example 91AKD22 shown in FIG. 14-7 (B2), when the text image specification information 91A13 specifies a specific text image indicating the line "Super hot", the text display setting information 91AKB13 allows for gold display. By setting the display style, etc., a specific text image showing the line "Super hot" is displayed with gloss, and an effect image for golden 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 text image display and improve the interest of the performance by displaying the text image.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when an effect is executed by displaying a moving image using moving image data, by adding an effect by displaying a text image using text image data, it is easier for the player to recognize the content of the effect. This makes it easier to provide information that is different from the content of the performance. In this case, if the data structure is such that text image data is compressed and encoded and multiplexed as video data included in the video data, the outline of the text image will be Problems such as blurring and deterioration of display quality may occur. Furthermore, if different video image data is prepared depending on the display content of the text image display added to the video image display, the data capacity of the video data tends to increase, and the processing load of the image data also increases. It becomes easier. If special compression encoding processing or decompression decoding processing is performed in order to prevent deterioration of display quality in text image display, there is a risk that the processing load of image data will further increase.

The characteristic parts 91AK and 92AK add a text image display effect using text image data read from the storage area 91AKM13 when a moving image display effect using the moving image data read from the storage area 91AKM11 is executed. By doing so, it becomes possible to display various text images easily and with high quality, and it becomes easier for the player to recognize the content of the performance. In addition, since text image display effects are added using text image data stored separately from the video data, it is possible to avoid an increase in the data capacity of the video data and an increase in the processing load of the image data. , it becomes possible to control the display appropriately so that it 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 each other for a plurality of text display periods. The text image designation information, as a first component regarding the text image, designates the display content of the text image according to the text image data. 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 VDP91AK132 of the production control microprocessor 91AK100, for example, the text image renderer 91AK146 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 perform image conversion processing, etc. As a result, during the display period of the text image added to one video 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 depending on the elapsed time, etc. Make it changeable. By making it possible to change the first and second components related to the text image added to the first video image, various text image displays can be easily executed with high quality, and data capacity and processing burden can be reduced. Appropriate display control becomes possible so that the increase is prevented.

When the reach effect content is "SP reach A (jackpot)", when the effect by displaying a moving image using the moving image data 91AKD01 is executed, either the text display process table 91AKT01 or 91AKT02 is used. It can be displayed with a text image added. If the reach effect content is "SP reach A (lose)", when the effect by displaying a moving image using the moving image data 91AKD11 is executed, either the text display process table 91AKT01 or 91AKT02 is used. It can be displayed with a text image added. In addition, when the reach effect content is "SP reach B (jackpot)", when the effect by displaying a moving image using the moving image data 91AKD02 is executed, either the text display process table 91AKT11 or 91AKT12 is displayed. It is possible to add and display the used text image. When the reach effect content is "SP reach B (lose)", when the effect by displaying a moving image using the moving image data 91AKD12 is executed, either the text display process table 91AKT11 or 91AKT12 is used. It can be displayed with a text image added. In this way, a text image using data related to a common text image, such as a common text display process table, can be added to and displayed on a plurality of mutually different moving images. By making it possible to add and display text images using common data to multiple video images, various text images can be displayed easily and with high quality, and increases in data volume and processing load are prevented. This makes it possible to control the display appropriately.

In the text display process table 91AKT02, a plurality of text images showing the line "Very hot" are displayed based on the text image designation information 91AKA13 and the text display setting information 91AKB13 that are set in association with the text display period from timing T04 to timing T05. The display style and the like may be displayed so as to be changeable at the timing of . A text image showing the line "Super hot" is a text image that corresponds 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 has a high probability of becoming a "jackpot". It only needs to be a text image. In this way, when displaying a specific text image corresponding to a specific first component group, the second component, such as the display mode regarding the specific text image, may be changeable at multiple timings.

FIG. 14-8 shows an example of display control in a case where the display style of a text image indicating the line "Super hot" can be changed at multiple timings. In this display control example, in the text display period from timing T04 to timing T05, the display color is black and no text decoration is set during the text display period from timing T04 to timing T041, and the text display period from timing T041 to timing T042 is During the display period, the display color is gold and no text decoration is set, and during the text display period from timing T042 to timing T05, the display color is gold and the effect display setting is such that the text decoration is gold. Note that the text image display style common to the text display period from timing T04 to timing T05 is a font whose font family is DD_mincho, which is classified as a Mincho font by the fontFamily field, and a font size of 72px by the fontSize field, respectively. It is set.

FIG. 14-8(A) shows a case where a text image with the line "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, which corresponds to #000000, and the textDecoration field sets the text decoration to no setting, which corresponds to none. As a result, the display aspect including the display style is controlled so that the text image showing the line "Super Hot" is displayed in black and has no text decoration.

FIG. 14-8(B) shows a case where a text image with the line "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 text decoration to no setting corresponding to none. As a result, the display mode, including the display style, of the text image showing the line "Super Hot" is controlled so that the display color is gold and no text decoration is set. When the display color of the text image is set to gold, a glossy text image can be displayed, for example, by displaying a gradation of the text image. However, if the text image display is only glossy, it may be difficult for the player to recognize the golden display.

FIG. 14-8(C) shows a case where a text image with the line "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 text decoration to effect display settings for gold display corresponding to effect_gold. be done. As a result, the display mode, including the display style, of the text image showing the line "Super Hot" is controlled so that the display color is gold and the text decoration is set to a gold effect display setting. In addition to setting the display color of a text image to gold, if you set the character decoration of the text image to an effect display setting for gold display, in addition to the gradation display of the text image, for example, the outline of the text image Effect images can be added and displayed around text images using display colors such as shading and shading, border display using bevels and embossing, layer styles that add glow, and combinations of some or all of these. As a result, in addition to giving the text image a glossy appearance, by adding and displaying an effect image around the text image, it becomes easier for players to recognize the golden display, and the game It can improve the impression of people.

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

FIG. 14-9 shows a display example in which a portion of a text image has a display style different from that of other portions. In this display example, a part of the text image "Character" is displayed with a white display color, a black background display color, and an italic text style, and the other part of the text image is displayed with a black display color. Display the background display color as white and the text style as normal. The text display setting information 91AKB02 corresponds to a part of the text image called "Character", and the color field sets the display color of the text image to white corresponding to #FFFFFF, the backgroundColor field sets the background display color to black corresponding to #000000, Set the italics corresponding to the italic character style using the fontStyle field. In addition, the text display setting information 91AKB02 corresponds to other parts of the text image, with the color field setting the text image display color to black corresponding to #000000, the background display color to white corresponding to #FFFFFF, and the fontStyle field setting the display color of the text image to black corresponding to #000000, and the background display color to white corresponding to #FFFFFF. Set the normal font corresponding to the character style normal. Thereby, by displaying a portion of the text image in a display style different from that of other portions, it is possible to enhance the player's impression of the display of the text image.

In displaying a text image constituting a character string that is a combination of a plurality of character images, a portion that is displayed in a display style different from other portions may be changeable in accordance with the progress of the presentation by displaying the moving image. For example, when the performance of a song or the audio playback of dialogue progresses as a video image is displayed, a part of the text image that corresponds to the progress status is displayed in a display style that is different from other parts, such as display in a specific color or highlight display. You may let them. The display style may be changeable so that a portion of the text image is displayed as fade-in or fade-out in accordance with the progress of the performance of the music or the audio reproduction of the lines. This is not limited to the situation in which a song is played along with a video image or the audio of a line is being played, but a part of the text image that is displayed in a different display style from the other parts can be changed depending on the elapsed time in the execution of a given performance. It may be possible. Thereby, in displaying the text image, a portion displayed in a display style different from other portions is changed in accordance with the progress of the performance, thereby making it possible to enhance the player's impression of the display of the text image.

This invention is not limited to the embodiments described above, and various modifications and applications are possible. For example, the pachinko game machine 1 does not need to have all the technical features shown in the above embodiments, but it is possible to solve at least one problem in the prior art. It may also include a part of the configuration.

As a specific example, during the display period of a 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 changed depending on the elapsed time, etc. Execute either one of the following: display control that allows changes to be made depending on the content of the video, or display control that allows text images to be added and displayed using common text image data for multiple video images. It is also possible to do one without executing the other. The first component and the second component related to the text image may be arbitrary components that can be changed, for example, regarding the display content and display mode of the text image. In place of or in addition to part or all of the display content and display mode of the text image, it is possible to change any component related to the display of the text image. It's okay. For example, when moving and displaying a text image, the time interval and movement width for updating the display position, the enlargement and reduction ratios when displaying enlarged or reduced text images, and the enlargement and reduction ratios depending on the elapsed time. Any configuration element that can be set regarding the display of a text image may be changed as long as it is possible to change any component that can be set regarding the display of a text image, such as the time interval or amount of change for updating the enlargement ratio or reduction ratio when changing the enlargement ratio or reduction ratio.

When displaying text images corresponding to common display content, the display mode of the text images can be changed by changing the text image settings set by the text display setting information 91AKB01 shown in Figure 14-6(A). The present invention is not limited to changing the display color, but may be any display mode that can be changed such as an arbitrary display style or display layout. For example, a text image in the display mode set by the text display setting information 91AKB01 has origin coordinates, font family, 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. A text image in a display mode set by text display setting information different from the text display setting information 91AKB01 may be able to change a display mode different from the text image in a display mode set by the text display setting information 91AKB01. .

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

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. It may also be configured to include field data different from these. For example, when specifying the storage address, readout address, data size, etc. of text image data in the storage area 91AKM13 using text image specification information, the text image data stored in the storage area 91AKM13 is read out without using font data. , the corresponding text image can be displayed. In this case, the text display setting information does not require 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 be configured to include separate field data regarding text display settings, such as textSize, for example.

The scalable font data such as outline font data and vector font data stored in the storage area 91AKM13 may be prepared only with data corresponding to text images used in display effects in the pachinko gaming machine 1, or with, for example, general-purpose Japanese font data. Data corresponding to text images, such as word font data, which is not limited to text images used in display effects in the pachinko gaming machine 1, may be prepared. If only the font data corresponding to the text image used in the display effect is stored in the storage area 91AKM13, an 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, not limited to those used in display effects, is stored in the storage area 91AKM13, the font data can be easily reused, so it is easier to design effects for displaying text images. The burden can be reduced, and when a large amount of text images are used in display effects, an increase in data capacity can be prevented.

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

A glossy text image is not limited to the case where the display color of the text image is set to gold, which corresponds to "gold"; for example, it may be silver, copper, other metallic colors, or any other color different from metallic colors. This may include a case where the display color is set. The present invention is not limited to the display color of the text image, and when displaying a preset specific text image, the specific text image may be displayed in a glossy display mode. When displaying an arbitrary text image with glossiness, settings should be made using the textDecoration field in the text display setting information so that an effect image can be added and displayed around the text image. Bye.

When displaying a text image as a rainbow, a plurality of display colors may be sequentially changed and displayed within a predetermined range such as intra-character coordinates or display time when displaying the text image. For example, if the display color of a text image is set to a rainbow color corresponding to "rainbow" by the color field in the text display setting information, the display color can be changed to a different display color for each character coordinate of the text image. , it would be good if rainbow display were possible. For example, for the coordinates in the character 1, depending on the elapsed time, the display color changes from red, then orange to yellow, then green, then light blue, then blue, and then from bluish-purple to reddish-purple. You can change multiple display colors one after another. At this time, the brightness corresponding to each display color in the rainbow display is adjusted and each The display color of the coordinates within the text may be changed in the following order: red, orange, yellow, green, water, blue, blue-violet, and red-violet. After red-purple, you can change the display color by returning to red again. This allows the player to 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 a text image is set to a rainbow color corresponding to "rainbow" using 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 range of character coordinates and display time of the text image 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 text image display and improve the interest of the performance by displaying the text image. Note that by sequentially changing different display colors according to the intra-character coordinates of the text image, the entire text image may be displayed in a rainbow manner. Alternatively, by sequentially changing a common display color for all intra-character coordinates, the display of the text image may be changed to a rainbow display according to the elapsed time. In this way, a text image may be displayed in which a plurality of display colors are sequentially changed 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 or not a specific movement of the player is detected, or multiple components may be changed at different rates. It may be possible to change either of them. The player's specific actions that allow the first component and the second component regarding the text image to be changed include, for example, a push or pull operation on the operation stick of the stick controller 31A, which is the V controller, and other operations on the V stick controller 31A. It may be an arbitrary action of tilting the rod, or it may be an action of pressing down the push button 31b. The player's movements are not limited to those that can be detected, but are based on the detection results of any changes or differences in the detection target, such as the execution state of processing or control on the detection target, or changes in the shape, pattern, or color of the detection target. In addition, the first component and the second component related to the text image may be changeable. Detection devices capable of detecting movements, changes, differences, etc. in a detection target, such as infrared sensors, ultrasonic sensors, CCD sensors, and CMOS sensors, can detect the state of the detection target mechanically, electrically, electromagnetically, Any configuration that can be detected may be used. 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 a mobile terminal may be detected, and the display content and display mode of the text image may be changed based on the detection result.

A part or all of the effect by displaying a text image using text image data may be executed as a setting suggestion effect capable of suggesting setting values in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, when the reach performance content is "SP reach A (jackpot)", the text display process tables 91AKT01 and 91AKT02 may be determined at different ratios depending on the setting value 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 setting value is 1, and 30/100 (=30%) if the setting value is 2. Yes, 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 setting 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 setting value is 1, and 70/100 (=70%) if the setting value is 2. Yes, 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 setting value is 6, it may be set to 90/100 (=90%). According to these determination ratio settings, when the reach effect content is "SP reach A (jackpot)", the rate at which the effect by text image display according to either text display process pattern 91AKT01 or 91AKT02 is executed. is made different depending on the setting value in the pachinko game machine 1. For example, when the setting value in the pachinko game machine 1 is 1, it is easy to perform an effect by displaying a text image according to the text display process table 91AKT01, and as the setting value increases, the text according to the text display process table 91AKT02 is easily executed. The ratio of performance based on image display increases. Therefore, when the reach effect content is "SP reach A (jackpot)" and the effect by text image display according to the text display process table 91AKT02 is executed, the setting value in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is advantageous to the player. The expectation level, which is a set value, increases.

In addition, it may be possible to perform arbitrary setting suggestion effects at different rates depending on the setting values in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, in the case of a specific setting value, the setting suggestion performance may be made executable at a higher rate than in the case of a setting value other than the specific setting value. In this case, a limit is set such that in a range where the setting value is other than the specific setting value, the execution rate of the setting suggestion effect is lower than in a range where the setting value is the specific setting value. A setting suggestion effect may be provided that can be executed at a predetermined rate when the setting value is a specific setting value, and is not executed when the setting value is other than the specific setting value. In this way, within a range where the setting value is a specific setting value, setting suggestion effects can be executed at a predetermined rate. On the other hand, in a range where the setting value is other than the specific setting value, a limit is set in which the setting suggestion effect is not executed.

It may be possible to perform arbitrary setting suggestion effects at different rates depending on whether or not it is a special period. For example, when it is a special period, setting suggestion effects may be executed at a higher rate than when it is a period other than the special period. In this case, a limit is set in which the execution rate of setting suggestion effects is lower in a range that is a period other than the special period than in a range that is a special period. A setting suggestion effect may be provided that can be executed at a predetermined rate during a special period, but is not executed during a period other than the special period. In this way, within the special period, setting suggestion effects can be executed at a predetermined rate. On the other hand, a limit is set in which the setting suggestion effect is not executed within a period other than the special period.

The present invention is not limited to whether or not it is a special period, and it may be possible to perform arbitrary setting suggestion effects at different rates depending on whether or not an arbitrary special condition is satisfied. For example, when the special condition is met, the setting suggestion effect may be executed at a higher rate than when the special condition is not met. In this case, a limit is set in which the execution rate of the setting suggestion performance is lower in a range where the special condition is not met than in a range where the special condition is met. A setting suggestion effect may be provided that becomes executable at a predetermined rate when a special condition is met, but is not executed when the special condition is not met. In this way, within the range where the special condition is satisfied, setting suggestion effects can be executed at a predetermined rate. On the other hand, a limit is set in which the setting suggestion performance is not executed in a range where the special condition is not satisfied. The special condition may be any condition that can be established depending on the progress or history of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 or the result of the judgment or decision of the game, or the progress or history of the performance or the performance in the pachinko gaming machine 1. It may be any condition that can be established depending on the judgment or decision. Not limited to setting suggestion effects, any effect may be one that can be executed at different rates depending on whether or not a preset condition is met, or whether such a condition is met or not. The production mode may be determined at different rates depending on whether such conditions are met, or the execution timing may be determined at different rates depending on whether such conditions are satisfied. . In addition, a restriction may be set for an arbitrary performance such that a specific performance is not executed within a range where a preset restriction condition is met, or compared to a range where the restriction condition is not satisfied. A limit may be set such that the execution rate decreases and it is difficult to execute.

(Problem solving means and effects of characteristic part 91AK)
A gaming machine, such as a pachinko gaming machine 1, which is capable of executing a game, and is capable of executing a specific effect of displaying a moving image to which a character image is added, such as a reach effect of SP reach A or SP reach B, for example. For example, a performance execution means such as a microprocessor 91AK100 for performance control, a first storage area such as a storage area 91AKM11 that stores data related to moving images, and a second storage area such as a storage area 91AKM13 that stores data related to character images. A moving image control means, such as a video decoder 91AK143 or a moving image renderer 91AK144, which controls the display of a moving image using the data stored in the first storage area, and a moving image control means, such as a video decoder 91AK143 or a moving image renderer 91AK144, which controls the display of a character image using the data stored in the second storage area. It includes a character image control means such as a video decoder 91AK143 and a text image renderer 91AK146 for controlling display, and the data stored in the second storage area is a first component such as a text image specified by text image designation information. and a second component such as a display style set by text display setting information. During the display period, the first component and the second component can be changed, for example, as shown in FIG. 14-7. This makes it possible to display various character images easily and with high quality, and to appropriately control the display so as to prevent an increase in data volume and processing load.

For example, as shown in FIG. 14-8, the character image control means is capable of changing the second component regarding the character image when displaying the character image corresponding to the common first component during the display period. Good too. This enables appropriate display control so that a variety of character image displays can be performed.

The character image control means changes the second component regarding the character image, for example, as shown in FIG. 14-6, using information common to a specific image different from the character image, such as field data configuring the color field. 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 indicating "super hot," for example, as shown in FIG. 14-8. The second component may be changeable at multiple timings. This enables appropriate display control so that a variety of character image displays can be performed.

The character image control means may be able to individually change and display the first component and the second component regarding the character image, as shown in FIG. 14-4, for example. This enables appropriate display control so that a variety of character image displays can be performed.

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. This makes it possible to display various character images easily and with high quality, and to appropriately control display so as to prevent increases in data volume and processing load.

When a specific element is set as a character image component, such as when the color field is "gold", for example, as shown in Figure 14-8, a glossy character image is displayed and the character image is It may also be possible to add an effect image to the surrounding area and display it. This makes it 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 performance by the character image display.

When a special element is set as a character image component, for example when the color field is "rainbow", for example red, orange, yellow, green, It may be possible to display a character image in which a plurality of display colors are sequentially changed, such as water, blue, bluish-purple, and red-purple in this order. This makes it 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 performance by the character image display.

(Problem solving means and effects of characteristic part 92AK)
A gaming machine, such as a pachinko gaming machine 1, which is capable of executing a game, and is capable of executing a specific effect of displaying a moving image to which a character image is added, such as a reach effect of SP reach A or SP reach B, for example. For example, a performance execution means such as a microprocessor 91AK100 for performance control, a first storage area such as a storage area 91AKM11 that stores data related to moving images, and a second storage area such as a storage area 91AKM13 that stores data related to character images. A moving image control means, such as a video decoder 91AK143 or a moving image renderer 91AK144, which controls the display of a moving image using the data stored in the first storage area, and a moving image control means, such as a video decoder 91AK143 or a moving image renderer 91AK144, which controls the display of a character image using the data stored in the second storage area. It includes a character image control means such as a video decoder 91AK143 and a text image renderer 91AK146 for controlling display, and the data stored in the second storage area is a first component such as a text image specified by text image designation information. and a second component such as a display style set by text display setting information. and a second moving image different from the first moving image, such as a moving image using moving image data 91AKD11, for example, a text image according to text display process tables 91AKT01, 91AKT02, etc. , it is possible to add and display character images using data related to common character images. This makes it possible to display various character images easily and with high quality, and to appropriately control the display so as to prevent an increase in data volume and processing load.

For example, as shown in FIG. 14-8, the character image control means controls the character image when displaying the character image corresponding to the common first component in the display period of the character image added to one moving image. The second component may be changeable. This enables appropriate display control so that a variety of character image displays can be performed.

The character image control means changes the second component regarding the character image, for example, as shown in FIG. 14-6, using information common to a specific image different from the character image, such as field data configuring the color field. 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 indicating "super hot," for example, as shown in FIG. 14-8. The second component may be changeable at multiple timings. This enables appropriate display control so that a variety of character image displays can be performed.

The character image control means may be able to individually change and display the first component and the second component regarding the character image, as shown in FIG. 14-4, for example. This enables appropriate display control so that a variety of character image displays can be performed.

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. This makes it possible to display various character images easily and with high quality, and to appropriately control display so as to prevent increases in data volume and processing load.

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 and the character image is It may also be possible to add an effect image to the surrounding area and display it. This makes it 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 performance by the character image display.

When a special element is set as a character image component, for example when the color field is "rainbow", for example red, orange, yellow, green, It may be possible to display a character image in which a plurality of display colors are sequentially changed, such as water, blue, bluish-purple, and red-purple in this order. This makes it 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 performance by the character image display.

(Explanation regarding association of characteristic parts)
The configuration regarding the characteristic parts 91AK and 92AK may be combined with part or all of the configuration regarding the characteristic part 60AK as appropriate. 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 in a suggestion effect mode, and in a display period of a character image added to one moving image, the first component and the second component may be changeable, or a character image using data regarding a common character image may be created for the first video image and a second video image different from the first video image. It may be possible to add and display it.

(Explanation regarding characteristic parts 01AK and 02AK)
FIG. 15-1 shows a configuration example 01AKP0 of a screen display in the image display device 5 regarding the characteristic parts 01AK and 02AK. In the configuration example 01AKP0, on the screen of the image display device 5, an active display area 01AKA1, a first pending display area 01AKB1, a second pending display area 01AKB2, and a small symbol display area 01AKC1 are provided.

In the active display area 01AKA1, active display is performed by displaying an effect image corresponding to the variable display being executed. In the first pending display area 01AKB1, a pending display is performed in accordance with the first pending storage number by displaying an effect image corresponding to a variable display whose execution is pending. In the second pending display area 01AKB2, a pending display is performed in accordance with the second pending storage number by displaying an effect image corresponding to a variable display whose execution is pending. In this way, in the active display area 01AKA1, the first pending display area 01AKB1, and the second pending display area 01AKB2, active display and pending display, which are specific displays, are possible based on information regarding variable display. The hold display in the first hold display area 01AKB1 is also referred to as a "first hold display," and the hold display in the second hold display area 01AKB2 is also referred to as a "second hold display."

For example, the first hold display area 01AKB1 can display holds that are associated with hold numbers "1", "2", "3", and "4" in order from the right end, and the first hold display is aligned to the right. It is only necessary that the display area is configured so that it can be performed. In the second hold display area 01AKB2, for example, hold displays can be displayed that are associated with hold numbers "1", "2", "3", and "4" in order from the left end, and the second hold display is aligned to the left. It is only necessary that the display area is configured so that it can be performed. In the active display area 01AKA1, an active display corresponding to the first pending display that was erased (digested) in the first pending display area 01AKB1 in response to the start of the first special figure game is started, and the second special figure game is started. In response to the start, active display is started in accordance with the second pending display that has been erased (expired) in the second pending display area 01AKB1. The active display that can be displayed in the active display area 01AKA1 may be one that has the same color and pattern as the first pending display and the second pending display.For example, the active display may be common to the first pending display and the second pending display. The effect image may be displayed larger than each pending display. The display mode of the active display may change to a display mode different from that of the first pending display or the second pending display by executing the active display change effect. Further, in the active display area 01AKA1, for example, an effect image showing a pedestal may be displayed below the active display, so that the active display can be distinguished from the first hold display and the second hold display.

A small symbol display area 01AKC1 is arranged at a predetermined position on the screen of the image display device 5. The small symbol display area 01AKC1 is smaller than the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, and is provided at a predetermined position such as the right end of the screen of the image display device 5, for example. ing. In the small symbol display area 01AKC1, variable display of small symbols is performed in response to variable display of special symbols and decorative symbols. The performance image showing the small design is smaller than the identification information image which is the performance image showing the decorative design, and can be displayed variably in a manner that is partially or completely common to each of the identification information images showing the decorative design. Any reduced identification information image may be used. For example, when the identification information image showing a decorative pattern includes a part showing a number and a part showing a character, the production image showing a small pattern corresponds to the same pattern number as the part showing the number included in the decorative pattern. Since it is an image showing the numbers given and does not include a part showing a character, it is sufficient if the small pattern can be displayed in a simpler manner than the effect image showing the decorative pattern. In the small symbol display area 01AKC1, by displaying the small symbols in a simple manner, it is sufficient to prevent the player from misrecognizing the display contents and display results of the small symbols. In the small symbol display area 01AKC1 provided on the screen of the image display device 5, variable display of small symbols serving as reduced identification information is performed, and a determined small symbol serving as a display result is derived. The effect image showing the small pattern may be displayed at a position where it can be visually recognized at all times.

FIG. 15-2 shows a configuration example of an effect drawing command. In this embodiment, commands 01AKG01 to 01AKG06 are prepared in advance as a plurality of effect drawing commands. Command 01AKG01 is a drawing command that commands color blending for blurring using bilinear sampling. Command 01AKG02 is a drawing command that instructs color blending to invert color information. Command 01AKG03 is a drawing command that commands color blending for blurring by changing magnification. Command 01AKG04 is a drawing command that commands color blending for monochrome conversion. Command 01AKG05 is a drawing command that commands color blending for blurring by rotation. Command 01AKG06 is a drawing command that instructs to change the offset amount of the image position.

The effect drawing command may be prepared as one drawing command or may be prepared as a display list. The display list is a group of commands for controlling drawing, and can be created by the CPU 91AK131 as a command string that is a combination of a plurality of commands for the VDP91AK132. The VDP91AK132 can execute drawing processing in the order of description in the display list. The effect drawing command may be composed of a combination of commands for setting a plurality of types of inter-pixel calculations. For example, a drawing command that commands color blending may function as a drawing command for each effect by setting parameters according to the effect to be applied. For example, the internal registers of the VDP91AK132 store control data that specifies calculation targets included in the display list, numerical data that specifies parameters, and other register values, and by storing register values according to execution commands, Drawing according to the display list starts.

When performing color blending for blurring using bilinear sampling in response to command 01AKG01, a reduced image is generated by texture mapping using bilinear interpolation on image data, for example. When generating this reduced image, a plurality of reduced images with different sampling point groups may be generated. Using the plurality of reduced images thus generated, a combined reduced image is generated by performing a color blending process such as alpha blending. Thereafter, by executing an enlargement process on the combined reduced image, it is possible to draw an image generated by changing the color information included in the image data so that the image is blurred.

When executing color blending to invert color information in response to command 01AKG02, for example, the maximum value (for example, 255) and the RGB value, which is the color information of each pixel (1 pixel) shown in the image data, are set. Execute the difference calculation process. For example, if the R value corresponding to "red" is "80", the color information can be inverted by obtaining 255-80=175. By performing the same difference calculation process for the G value corresponding to "green" and the B value corresponding to "blue", the color information contained in the image data is You can change the image and draw the generated image.

When executing color blending for blurring by changing magnification in response to command 01AKG03, for example, a plurality of enlarged or reduced images are generated by scaling processing on image data. At this time, a plurality of enlarged images or reduced images having different magnifications such as image enlargement and reduction ratios are generated. For example, for an image with a display magnification of 100%, two types of enlarged images are generated, such as an image with a display magnification of 102% and an image with a display magnification of 104%. Using the multiple enlarged or reduced images generated in this way and the image corresponding to the original image data (original image), a color blending process such as alpha blending is performed to perform a blurring process. The generated image can be drawn by changing the color information included in the image data so that the image becomes the same.

When executing color blending for monochrome conversion in response to command 01AKG04, for example, execute monochrome conversion calculation processing for each pixel on RGB values, which are color information of each pixel (1 pixel) shown in image data. do. In the monochrome conversion calculation process, by substituting RGB values into the calculation formula for color tone conversion, color information can be changed so that the image becomes monochrome. In this manner, by executing the monochrome conversion calculation process, it is possible to draw an image generated by changing the color information included in the image data so that the image is subjected to monochrome conversion.

When performing color blending for blurring by rotation in response to command 01AKG05, for example, a plurality of rotated images are generated by rotation calculation processing on image data. At this time, a plurality of rotated images with different image rotation angles are generated. For example, two types of rotated images are generated for an image with a rotation angle of 0 degrees, an image with a rotation angle of 2 degrees, and an image with a rotation angle of 4 degrees. Using the multiple rotated images generated in this way and an image corresponding to the original image data (original image), a color blending process such as alpha blending is performed to create a blurred image. An image generated by changing the color information included in the image data can be drawn so that

When changing the offset amount of the image position in response to command 01AKG06, the image position information is changed by, for example, coordinate value conversion processing on the image data. In the coordinate value conversion process, position information, such as UV coordinate values, when drawing an image is changed in accordance with an offset amount set as a parameter. The UV coordinate value is given as a texture coordinate attribute value when mapping a texture to an object. By executing the coordinate value conversion process, it is possible to draw an image generated by changing the position information corresponding to the image data so that the texture arrangement is different.

In this way, the effect drawing commands may include commands such as commands 01AKG01 to 01AKG05 that enable drawing of an image generated by changing color information included in image data. Furthermore, the effect drawing commands may include a command, such as command 01AKG06, that enables drawing of an image generated by changing position information corresponding to image data. In addition, the effect drawing command may include a command that changes arbitrary attribute information regarding image data to enable drawing of the generated image.

Unlike these effect drawing commands, the CPU 91AK131 can also generate normal display drawing commands. The normal display drawing command executes a process of drawing an image corresponding to the image data without changing the color information included in the image data by not executing a composition process using color blending or the like.

FIG. 15-3 shows a configuration example of a screen display including various effect images that can be displayed on the screen of the image display device 5. A plurality of effect images displayed on the image display device 5 are divided into a plurality of display layers and drawn. Different display priorities are set in advance for the plurality of display layers as display layers for effect images. In the configuration example shown in FIG. 15-3, layers 01AKL1 to 01AKL5 are provided as a plurality of display layers. Among these, the layer 01AKL1 is a display layer with the highest display priority, and displays an effect image showing a small symbol in the small symbol display area 01AKC1 in a displayable manner. Layer 01AKL2 is a display layer with the next highest display priority after layer 01AKL1, and renders an effect image corresponding to pending display or active display so as to be displayable. Further, the layer 01AKL2 may draw an effect image showing a pedestal below the active display so that it can be displayed. Layer 01AKL3 is a display layer with the next highest display priority after layer 01AKL2, and displays an effect image used for a chance-up effect that increases the chance during reach. Layer 01AKL4 is a display layer with the next highest display priority after layer 01AKL3, and displays performance images showing decorative patterns in the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. Draw as possible. Layer 01AKL5 is a display layer with the lowest display priority, and draws an effect image, which becomes a background image, in a displayable manner.

The display layer in which the plurality of effect images are arranged is specified, for example, by display priority information included in the display list. In the display list, the effect image placed on layer 01AKL5 is specified as the first drawing target, and then the effect images placed on each display layer are specified as the drawing target in the order of layers 01AKL4, 01AKL3, 01AKL2, and 01AKL1. Good too. Further, for example, the image data of the effect images drawn on each of the layers 01AKL1 to 01AKL5 may be set with a Z value that is a depth value used when drawing the respective effect images in a superimposed manner. By setting the Z value using the Z value setting table, the Z value of the effect image drawn on each layer 01AKL1 to 01AKL5 may be a different value depending on the layer to which it is drawn. For example, a display layer to which a small Z value is assigned is placed closer (forward) in the Z-axis direction than a display layer to which a larger Z value is assigned, and has a higher image display priority. Just do it like this.

When the VDP91AK132 writes image data read from the performance data memory 91AK123 or the like to a frame buffer provided in the VRAM91AK147 or the like, the display priority can be determined by performing a Z value comparison operation. At this time, for example, image data of a performance image with a small Z value is written to the frame buffer with priority over image data of a performance image with a large Z value. As a result, a presentation image drawn on a display layer to which a small Z value is assigned has a higher display priority than a presentation image drawn on a display layer to which a large Z value is assigned, and from the player's perspective. It can be placed on the near side (front side). On the other hand, a presentation image drawn on a display layer to which a large Z value is assigned will have a lower display priority than a presentation image drawn on a display layer to which a small Z value is assigned, and players will It can be placed on the back side (rear side). Note that the relationship between the Z value and the display priority may be an inverse relationship, and a display layer to which a larger value is assigned as the Z value has a higher Z value than a display layer to which a smaller value is assigned as the Z value. It may be arranged on the near side (front side) in the axial direction so that the display priority of the image is high.

In this way, the display image 01AKD1 including a plurality of effect images is generated by executing the rendering process of the effect image according to the display layer. The display image 01AKD1 is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 after the images drawn on the layers 01AKL1 to 01AKL5 are combined in a superimposed manner as a plurality of display layers having different display priorities.

Among layers 01AKL1 to 01AKL5, layers 01AKL1 and 01AKL2 are special layers, and layers 01AKL3 to 01AKL5 are specific layers. In layers 01AKL3 to 01AKL5 included in the specific layer, effect images can be drawn and displayed using a different drawing process from the effect images drawn in layers 01AKL1 and 01AKL2 included in the special layer.

FIG. 15-4 is a flowchart illustrating an example of effect drawing and synthesis processing executed by the VDP91AK132. The effect drawing synthesis process is executed, for example, when a display list including effect drawing commands is transferred based on the result of decoding an instruction code by the instruction decoder 91AK141 of the VDP 91AK132. When the effect drawing synthesis process is started, image data to be subjected to the effect process is read out (step 01AKS01). For example, in the VDP91AK132, image data to be processed is read out from the effect data memory 91AK123, etc., and stored in the work area of the VRAM91AK147 for temporary storage. The data transfer circuit of the VDP91AK132 reads the image data to be processed from the effect data memory 91AK123 or the buffer area of the VRAM91AK147 by accessing the address of the image data specified by the drawing command, and transfers it to the work area of the VRAM91AK147. Just remember it. The image data to be subjected to the effect processing is designated by the drawing command as image data indicating an image to be drawn on one of the specific layers 01AKL3 to 01AKL5 among the plurality of display layers.

Thereafter, effect color blending is executed in accordance with the drawing command (step 01AKS02). For example, the VDP91AK132 uses some or all of the video renderer 91AK144, the character image renderer 91AK145, and the text image renderer 91AK146 to execute inter-pixel calculation processing specified by the drawing command, so that any of the commands 01AKG01 to 01AKG05, for example, All you have to do is perform color blending accordingly. In the case of command 01AKG06, coordinate value conversion processing may be executed to change the offset amount of the image position in texture mapping.

After step 01AKS02, images are combined and drawn in correspondence with the low-priority display layer (step 01AKS03). At this time, the image for which effect color blending was performed in step 01AKS02 is drawn in the frame buffer for screen display of the VRAM91AK147. For example, the VDP91AK132 performs drawing on layers 01AKL3 to 01AKL5 by executing inter-pixel arithmetic processing specified by a drawing command using some or all of the video renderer 91AK144, character image renderer 91AK145, and text image renderer 91AK146. The images may be stored in a frame buffer for screen display while being synthesized according to the display priority. As a result, images drawn on any of layers 01AKL3 to 01AKL5, which are specific layers, can be drawn for screen display after changing the color information of the image data by executing effect color blending. can.

After step 01AKS03, images are combined and drawn in accordance with the high priority display layer (step 01AKS04). For example, in the VDP91AK132, image data to be drawn is read out from the effect data memory 91AK123, etc., and drawn in a frame buffer for screen display in the VRAM91AK147. An image in a low priority display layer has already been drawn in this frame buffer in step 01AKS03. The data transfer circuit of the VDP91AK132 reads the image data to be drawn from the effect data memory 91AK123 or the buffer area of the VRAM91AK147 by accessing the address of the image data specified by the drawing command, and uses it for screen display in the VRAM91AK147. All you have to do is transfer it to the frame buffer and store it. At this time, some or all of the video image renderer 91AK144, character image renderer 91AK145, and text image renderer 91AK146 execute inter-pixel arithmetic processing specified by the drawing command, thereby drawing on layers 01AKL1 and 01AKL2, respectively. Images may be stored in a frame buffer for screen display while being synthesized according to the display priority. The image data to be drawn in step 01AKS04 is specified by a drawing command as image data indicating an image to be drawn on either layer 01AKL1 or 01AKL2, which is a special layer among the plurality of display layers. As a result, images drawn on either layer 01AKL1 or 01AKL2, which are special layers, can be drawn for screen display without executing color blending for effects and without changing the color information of the image data. I can do it.

In this way, the VDP91AK132 can execute drawing processing for displaying various images on the screen of the image display device 5 using the image data stored in the predetermined areas of the effect data memory 91AK123 and the VRAM91AK147. Furthermore, by executing the effect drawing synthesis process, on the one hand, it is possible to change the color information included in the image data and draw the image to be drawn on any of the layers 01AKL3 to 01AKL5, which are specific layers. On the other hand, an image to be drawn on either layer 01AKL1 or 01AKL2, which is a special layer, can be drawn in accordance with image data.

When a display list that does not include effect drawing commands but includes normal display drawing commands is transferred, the VDP91AK132 can execute normal drawing synthesis processing that is different from effect drawing synthesis processing. In normal drawing composition processing, the data transfer circuit of the VDP91AK132 reads the image data to be drawn from the effect data memory 91AK123 or the buffer area of the VRAM91AK147 by accessing the address of the image data specified by the drawing command, and transfers it to the VRAM91AK147. The data may be transferred to a frame buffer for screen display and stored. At this time, some or all of the video image renderer 91AK144, character image renderer 91AK145, and text image renderer 91AK146 execute inter-pixel arithmetic processing specified by the drawing command, thereby drawing on layers 01AKL1 and 01AKL2, respectively. Images may be stored in a frame buffer for screen display while being synthesized according to the display priority. In this case, the image drawn on any of layers 01AKL1 and 01AKL2, which are special layers, and layers 01AKL3 to 01AKL5, which are specific layers, has the color information of the image data changed without executing color blending for effects. It can be drawn for screen display without having to do so.

FIG. 15-5 shows an example of execution of image processing using effect drawing and synthesis processing. In this case, in the display list including effect drawing commands, among the layers 01AKL3 to 01AKL5 included in the specific layer, the image data 01AKD03 of the effect image placed in layer 01AKL3, the layer Image data 01AKD04 of the effect image placed in layer 01AKL4 and image data 01AKD05 of the effect image placed in layer 01AKL5 are respectively designated. When the VDP91AK132 reads out these image data in step 91AKS01 of the effect drawing and synthesis process, it stores it in the subframe buffer 01AKF01 provided in the work area of the VRAM91AK147 and stores it temporarily. As a result, as shown in FIG. 15-5 (A1), the image data 01AKD03 of the effect image placed on layer 01AKL3, the image data 01AKD04 of the effect image placed on layer 01AKL4, and the effect image data 01AKD04 placed on layer 01AKL5. Image data 01AKD05 of the image is stored in subframe buffer 01AKF01.

Subsequently, the VDP 91AK132 performs effect color blending on the image data stored in the subframe buffer 01AKF01 in step 91AKS02 of the effect drawing and synthesis process. For example, when a color blend for monochrome conversion is specified by command 01AKG04 as an effect drawing command, color information included in the image data is changed by executing monochrome conversion calculation processing. As a result, the color information of the image data 01AKD03 of the effect image placed in the layer 01AKL3 is changed so that it becomes monochrome-converted image data 01AKD13 as shown in FIG. 15-5 (A2). The color information of the image data 01AKD04 of the effect image arranged in the layer 01AKL4 is changed so that it becomes monochrome-converted image data 01AKD14 as shown in FIG. 15-5 (A2). The color information of the image data 01AKD05 of the effect image arranged in the layer 01AKL5 is changed so that it becomes monochrome-converted image data 01AKD15 as shown in FIG. 15-5 (A2).

Thereafter, the VDP 91AK132 synthesizes images corresponding to the low priority display layer in step 91AKS03 of effect drawing synthesis processing. For example, image data read from the subframe buffer 01AKF01 is written and stored in the main frame buffer 01AKF02 in order from the display layer with the lowest display priority. At this time, it is sufficient to overwrite the image data or erase hidden surfaces depending on the display priority. Among the image data 01AKD13 to 01AKD15 stored in the subframe buffer 01AKF01 shown in FIG. 15-5 (A2), the image data 01AKD15 of the effect image arranged in the layer 01AKL5 is read first and written to the main frame buffer 01AKF02. Let me remember it. The image data 01AKD14 of the effect image arranged in the layer 01AKL4 is read out second, and is written superimposed on the image data 01AKD15 stored in the main frame buffer 01AKF02 to be synthesized. The image data 01AKD13 of the effect image arranged in the layer 01AKL3 is read out third, and is superimposed and written on the image data 01AKD14 and 01AKD15 stored in the main frame buffer 01AKF02 to be synthesized.

Then, the VDP 91AKD 132 synthesizes images corresponding to the high priority display layer in step 91AKS04 of the effect drawing synthesis process. At this time, for example, by a drawing command included in the display list, image data 01AKD02 of the effect image placed in layer 01AKL2 among layers 01AKL1 and 01AKL2 included in the special layer is specified first as the image data to be drawn. , image data 01AKD01 of the effect image arranged in layer 01AKL1 is specified next. Each time the VDP91AK132 reads these image data, it writes and stores them in the main frame buffer 01AKF02. That is, among the image data 01AKD01 and 01AKD02 to be drawn, the image data 01AKD02 of the effect image arranged in the layer 01AKL2 is read out first, and is superimposed on the image data 01AKD13 to 01AKD15 stored in the main frame buffer 01AKF02. Write and synthesize. The image data 01AKD01 of the effect image arranged in the layer 01AKL1 is finally read out and written in a superimposed manner on the image data 01AKD02, 01AKD13 to 01AKD15 stored in the main frame buffer 01AKF02 to be synthesized.

In this way, the image data 01AKD03 to 01AKD05 temporarily stored in the subframe buffer 01AKF01 is converted to image data 01AKD13 to 01AKD15 with color information changed by effect color blending, and the converted image data 01AKD13 to 01AKD15 is given priority for display. are written to the main frame buffer 01AKF02 in the order according to the time. Thereafter, the image data 01AKD01 and 01AKD02 are written to the main frame buffer 01AKF02 in the order according to the display priority without changing the color information by not performing effect color blending. Therefore, 01AKL3 to 01AKL5, which are specific layers, are drawn using a specific drawing process such as color blending for effects, and display various effects images such as background images, effects images showing decorative patterns, effects images that increase chances during reach. It is possible. On the other hand, the special layers 01AKL1 and 01AKL2 are drawn using normal drawing processing that does not perform color blending for effects, and are used to create effect images that show pending display, active display, and small symbols, etc., for the progress of the game. Related predetermined images can be displayed.

FIG. 15-6 shows an example of an image displayed by executing the effect drawing synthesis process. When a display list including effect drawing commands is transferred, the VDP91AK132 can display a rendering image drawn by changing the color information included in the image data by executing effect drawing synthesis processing. .

FIG. 15-6(A) shows an image display example 01AKM01 in the case of monochrome conversion. When a display list including the command 01AKG04 is transferred as an effect drawing command, in layers 01AKL3 to 01AKL5, which are specific layers, a production image drawn by monochrome conversion calculation processing etc. from the effect color blend is displayed. It is possible. The monochrome conversion calculation process is a process for drawing with fewer colors than the color information included in the image data. As a result, in the layers 01AKL3 to 01AKL5, which are specific layers of the image display example 01AKM01, as specific drawing processing, drawing is performed using monochrome conversion calculation processing, etc., in which drawing is performed using fewer colors than the color information included in the image data. Images for presentation can be displayed. In the layers 01AKL1 and 01AKL2, which are special layers of the image display example 01AKM01, it is possible to display a predetermined image related to the progress of the game by performing normal drawing processing without changing the color information included in the image data.

FIG. 15-6(B) shows image display example 01AKM02 in the case of color information inversion. When a display list including command 01AKG02 is transferred as an effect drawing command, it is possible to display a production image drawn by difference calculation processing among effect color blends in layers 01AKL3 to 01AKL5, which are specific layers. It is. Difference calculation processing is processing for converting and rendering the value of color information included in image data so as to be inverted by the difference from the maximum value. As a result, in the layers 01AKL3 to 01AKL5, which are the specific layers of the image display example 01AKM02, as a specific drawing process, drawing is performed by a difference calculation process that converts the value of color information included in the image data and draws the image for presentation. can be displayed. In the layers 01AKL1 and 01AKL2, which are special layers of the image display example 01AKM02, it is possible to display a predetermined image related to the progress of the game by performing normal drawing processing without converting the values of color information included in the image data.

In addition, when a display list including command 01AKG01 is transferred as an effect drawing command, layers 01AKL3 to 01AKL5, which are specific layers, use a composition process that performs color blending for blurring using bilinear sampling as a specific drawing process. It is possible to display a presentation image drawn by changing the color information included in the image data. In this case, the layers 01AKL1 and 01AKL2, which are special layers, need only be able to display a predetermined image related to the progress of the game by drawing without changing the color information included in the image data through normal drawing processing.

When a display list including command 01AKG03 is transferred as an effect drawing command, in layers 01AKL3 to 01AKL5, which are specific layers, as a specific drawing process, the image data is It is possible to display a presentation image drawn by changing the color information included in the image. In this case, the layers 01AKL1 and 01AKL2, which are special layers, need only be able to display a predetermined image related to the progress of the game by drawing without changing the color information included in the image data through normal drawing processing.

When a display list including command 01AKG05 is transferred as an effect drawing command, layers 01AKL3 to 01AKL5, which are specific layers, are converted into image data by a compositing process that performs color blending for blurring by rotation as a specific drawing process. It is possible to display a rendering image drawn with the included color information changed. In this case, the layers 01AKL1 and 01AKL2, which are special layers, need only be able to display a predetermined image related to the progress of the game by drawing without changing the color information included in the image data through normal drawing processing.

When a display list including command 01AKG06 is transferred as an effect drawing command, in layers 01AKL3 to 01AKL5, which are specific layers, the image data is converted as a specific drawing process by coordinate value conversion processing that changes the offset amount of the image position. It is possible to display an image for effect drawn by changing the position information corresponding to the image. In this case, the layers 01AKL1 and 01AKL2, which are the special layers, need only be able to display a predetermined image related to the progress of the game by drawing without changing the position information corresponding to the image data through normal drawing processing.

By using these effect drawing commands, you can draw a presentation image drawn by changing the color information included in the image data, or a presentation image drawn by changing the position information corresponding to the image data, on a specific layer. can be displayed. This makes it possible to perform different image processing depending on the effect drawing command, even for production images that are drawn using common image data, so that color information or position information can be changed and drawn. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the amount of image data from increasing and to perform various display effects to improve the interest in the game.

FIG. 15-7(A) shows an example of setting the jackpot reliability according to the contents of the reach effect. The jackpot reliability for each reach performance is the ratio of cases in which the variable display result becomes a "jackpot" and the game is controlled to a jackpot game state among the cases in which each reach performance is executed. In this setting example, the jackpot reliability is set to be different depending on the reach effect that is a plurality of types of super reach, such as SP reach A1 to A3 or SP reach B. For example, in the variable display pattern determination table, the proportion of the variable display result becoming a "jackpot" is set to differ depending on multiple types of reach effects by assigning a determination value that is compared with the random value for determining the variable display pattern. All you have to do is stay there.

SP Reach A1 to A3 are super reach effects with lower jackpot reliability than SP Reach B, and are also referred to as "weak SP reach." SP Reach B is a super reach effect with higher jackpot reliability than SP Reach A1 to A3, and is also called "Strong SP Reach." For example, the jackpot reliability of SP Reach A1 is 20%, the jackpot reliability of SP Reach A2 is 25%, the jackpot reliability of SP Reach A3 is 30%, and the jackpot reliability of SP Reach B is 80%. It is. Therefore, when the SP reach A1 reach effect is executed, the variable display result becomes a "jackpot" about once out of five times. On the other hand, when the reach effect of SP reach B is executed, the variable display result becomes "jackpot" only about 4 times out of 5 times. In the case of SP reach A1 to A3, the reach performance content may include a performance mode in which some commonality can be recognized. For example, a common moving image may be played back and displayed as a background image for SP reach A1 to A3. Alternatively, a common character image may be displayed as an animation for SP reach A1 to A3. The ready-to-reach performance content may include a presentation mode that makes it possible to recognize the difference between the SP reach B and the SP reach A1 to A3. For example, for SP Reach B, a moving image different from that for SP Reach A1 to A3 may be played back and displayed as a background image. Alternatively, in SP Reach B, a character image different from that in SP Reach A1 to A3 may be displayed as an animation. The ready-to-reach performance content may include a presentation mode in which one of SP reach A1 to A3 can be recognized as different from other cases. For example, different moving images may be played back and displayed as background images for SP reach A1 to A3. Alternatively, character images different from each other may be displayed as animations in SP reaches A1 to A3. Other presentation modes that can be used to recognize differences include arbitrary displays on the screen of the image display device 5, arbitrary sounds output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and arbitrary displays using light emitting members such as game effect lamps 9 and decorative LEDs. Any movement using a movable member for presentation, or a combination of some or all of these may be used.

When a super reach effect such as SP reach A1 to A3 is executed, a case where a drawing effect is executed by displaying an image drawn in response to an effect drawing command is included. As the drawing effect, it may be possible to select and execute one of a plurality of types of display effects that can display images drawn by different drawing processes according to the effect drawing command. As a drawing effect, an image drawn in response to an effect drawing command is not displayed, but even if it is possible to execute a display effect that can display an image drawn in response to a drawing command different from the effect drawing command. good. When a reach effect that becomes a super reach is executed, even if it includes a case where an effect is executed by displaying an image drawn only in response to a normal display drawing command without executing a specific drawing effect. good.

FIG. 15-7(B) shows an example of setting the drawing effect contents according to the drawing effect pattern. In this setting example, drawing effect patterns 02AKA01, 02AKA02, 02AKB01, 02AKB02, 02AKB11, and 02AKB12 are prepared in advance as a plurality of drawing effect patterns. Depending on the plurality of drawing effect patterns, some or all of the drawing effect contents are different. The content of the drawing effect includes the presence or absence and type of the drawing effect by effect display, and the presence or absence of the drawing effect by strobe display. A drawing effect that does not include effect display or strobe display is also referred to as a normal drawing effect. A drawing effect using an effect display or a strobe display is also referred to as a specific drawing effect.

The effect display is an effect display in which color information included in image data is changed and drawn when an effect drawing command is generated and transferred. The types of effect display include a monochrome conversion effect and a color information inversion effect. The monochrome conversion effect uses command 01AKG04 among the effect drawing commands to draw and display a monochrome-converted effect image. The color information inversion effect uses command 02 of the effect drawing commands to draw and display an effect image with color information inverted. In this way, the effect display may be performed as long as it can display an effect image drawn by changing the color information included in the image data. Note that the effect display may be capable of displaying an effect image drawn by changing the position information corresponding to the image data using, for example, command 01AKG06 among the effect drawing commands.

A strobe display is an effect display that alternately and repeatedly displays an image drawn using image data and a single-color image (for example, black or white) with settings different from the image data, every predetermined number of frames. It is. Strobe display may be performed on images drawn on layers 01AKL3 to 01AKL5, which are specific layers, when a drawing command different from the effect drawing command is generated and transferred. On the other hand, strobe display may not be performed on images drawn on layers 01AKL1 and 01AKL2, which are special layers. In this way, while strobe display can be executed within the range of images drawn on a specific layer, a limit may be set such that strobe display cannot be executed within the range of images drawn on a special layer. A temporary stop display may be performed together with the strobe display. The pause display is an effect display that gives the impression that the progress of the effect by displaying the image has been temporarily stopped by continuously displaying the same image over a predetermined number of consecutive frames. Note that when strobe display is not performed, temporary stop display may be performed.

FIG. 15-8 shows an example of determining a drawing effect pattern. For example, in the effect control process processing in step S76, when the variable display start setting process is executed in step S171, multiple drawings are performed at a ratio according to the variable display result and the reach effect content as shown in FIG. 15-8. It is sufficient if one of the performance patterns can be determined. When a variable display pattern corresponding to the reach effect of Super Reach is specified, the CPU91AK131 extracts a random number value for determining the drawing effect pattern, and based on the random value, depending on the variable display result and the content of the reach effect, The drawing effect pattern may be determined by referring to the drawing effect pattern determination table.

In the determination example shown in Figure 15-8, if the variable display result is "lose" and the reach effect content is any of SP reach A1 to A3, it will be drawn at a rate of 60% (=60/100). The rendering effect pattern 02AKA01 is determined, the rendering effect pattern 02AKA02 is determined at a rate of 10% (=10/100), the rendering effect pattern 02AKB01 is determined at a rate of 10% (=10/100), and the rendering effect pattern 02AKB01 is determined at a rate of 10% (=5/100). /100), the drawing effect pattern 02AKB02 is determined, at a rate of 10% (=10/100), the drawing effect pattern 02AKB11 is determined, and at a rate of 5% (5/100), the drawing effect pattern 02AKB12 is determined. be done. On the other hand, when the variable display result is "Jackpot" and the reach effect content is any of SP reach A1 to A3, the drawing effect pattern 02AKA01 is determined at a rate of 5% (=5/100). , the drawing effect pattern 02AKA02 is determined at a rate of 10% (=10/100), the drawing effect pattern 02AKB01 is determined at a rate of 15% (=15/100), and the rate of 20% (=20/100) The drawing effect pattern 02AKB02 is determined, the drawing effect pattern 02AKB11 is determined at a rate of 20% (=20/100), and the drawing effect pattern 02AKB12 is determined at a rate of 30% (=30/100). Due to such determination ratios, the ratio at which the variable display result becomes a "jackpot" and is controlled to a jackpot game state is different between the drawing effect pattern 02AKA01 and the drawing effect patterns other than the drawing effect pattern 02AKA01.

The drawing effect pattern 02AKA01 is a pattern in which a specific drawing effect, which is a drawing effect using an effect display or a strobe display, is not executed. On the other hand, drawing effect patterns 02AKA02, 02AKB01, 02AKB02, 02AKB11, and 02AKB12 are patterns for executing specific drawing effects using one or both of effect display and strobe display. When the reach effect content is any of SP reach A1 to A3, when the variable display result is a "jackpot", the drawing effect pattern 02AKA01 is more effective than when the variable display result is a "loss". The proportion of drawing performance patterns other than those determined is high. Therefore, when the reach effect content is any of SP reach A1 to A3, when a specific drawing effect is executed, which is a drawing effect using an effect display or a strobe display, the content is higher than when the specific drawing effect is not executed. , the variable display result becomes a "jackpot" and the ratio of being controlled to a jackpot gaming state increases. In addition, the determination ratio of the drawing performance patterns other than the drawing performance pattern 02AKA01 is set according to the variable display result so that the ratio of being controlled to the jackpot game state is higher than that of the drawing performance pattern 02AKA01.

When the ready-to-reach effect content is SP reach-B, only drawing effect pattern 02AKA01 can be determined, and a restriction is set so that drawing effect pattern other than 02AKA01 cannot be determined. When the reach effect content is SP reach B, a super reach effect is executed which is a "strong SP reach" with higher jackpot reliability than in the case of SP reach A1 to A3. In such a case, if a specific drawing effect using an effect display or a strobe display is executed, it will be difficult for the player to visually recognize the super reach effect, which has a high probability of hitting the jackpot, and this may reduce the player's enjoyment of the game. be. Therefore, within the range where the reach effect content is SP reach B, a limit is set in which a specific drawing effect by effect display or strobe display is not executed. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the player's attention from being obstructed from the player's attention to the reach performance of the super reach with high jackpot reliability, and to appropriately improve the game interest.

When the reach effect content is one of SP reach A1 to A3, it is possible to determine one of the drawing effect patterns 02AKA01, 02AKA02, 02AKB01, 02AKB02, 02AKB11, and 02AKB12 at different rates depending on the variable display result. . When the reach performance content is one of SP reach A1 to A3, a super reach reach performance is executed, which is a "weak SP reach" with a lower jackpot reliability than in the case of SP reach B. In such a case, when a specific drawing performance using an effect display or a strobe display is executed, the variable display result becomes a "jackpot" and the probability of being controlled to a jackpot gaming state increases. In this way, when the reach performance content is one of SP reach A1 to A3, the specific drawing performance is executed and the ratio of being controlled to the jackpot gaming state increases, so the super reach with low jackpot reliability Even if the game is a reach effect, the execution of the specific drawing effect can increase the player's expectations and appropriately improve the player's interest in the game.

Note that even when the ready-to-reach effect content is SP reach-B, it may be possible to determine a drawing effect pattern other than 02AKA01 at a predetermined ratio. However, when the ready-to-reach presentation content is SP ready-to-win B, it may be possible to determine a drawing presentation pattern other than 02AKA01 at a lower rate than when the ready-to-reach presentation content is SP ready-to-reach A1 to A3. In this way, in the range where the reach effect content is SP reach B, there is a limit that specific drawing effects using effect display and strobe display can be executed at a lower rate than in the range where the reach effect content is SP reach A1 to A3. Restrictions may be set as follows.

FIG. 15-9(A) shows the effect execution period in the variable display of super reach. When the super reach variable display is executed, the period from the start of the variable display to the end of the variable display can be divided into a plurality of performance execution periods such as performance execution periods D0 to D4. The effect execution period D0 is a period from the start of the variable display until the execution of the ready-to-win effect is started after the ready-to-win effect is established. The performance execution period D1 is a period from the start of the ready-to-reach performance execution period in which the super reach performance is executed until the start of the chance-up performance execution period in which the chance-up performance can be executed. The performance execution period D2 is a period from the start of the chance up performance execution period to the end of the chance up performance execution period until the start of the result notification performance execution period in which the result notification performance can be executed. The result notification performance may be any performance as long as it notifies the performance result corresponding to the display result of the variable display in the reach performance that becomes super reach. The performance execution period D3 is a period from the start to the end of the result notification performance execution period. The performance execution period D4 is a period from the end of the result notification performance execution period to the end of the variable display.

FIG. 15-9(B) shows performance control example 02AKC01 in each performance execution period. Among the multiple performance execution periods D0 to D4, in the performance execution period D2 from the start of the chance-up performance execution period to the start of the result notification performance execution period, if the drawing performance pattern is other than 02AKA01, the specific drawing performance SPE is executed. become executable. In the case of the drawing effect pattern 02AKA01, the specific drawing effect SPE is not executed, so even in the effect execution period D2, the specific drawing effect SPE is not executed and the normal drawing effect NOR becomes executable.

Among the multiple performance execution periods D0 to D4, in the performance execution period D0 from the start of variable display to the start of the super reach reach performance, regardless of whether the drawing performance pattern is 02AKA01 or a drawing performance pattern other than 02AKA01. , the specific drawing effect SPE is not executed and the normal drawing effect NOR becomes executable. For example, in the production execution period D0, if it is possible to perform a light emission production using the game effect lamp 9 and other decorative LEDs in response to the BGM and sound effect output when the variable display of decorative symbols starts. good. In addition, during the performance execution period D0, decorative symbols may be stopped (temporarily stopped) displayed in the "left" and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R, and ” When the decorative symbols constituting the pseudo-continuous eye are stopped and displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the game effect lamp 9 and other decorative LEDs are activated in response to the BGM and sound effect output. It may also be possible to perform a light emitting effect using. In addition, during the entire performance execution period D0, the normal drawing performance NOR is executed, and in response to the BGM and sound effect output during the execution of the variable display, the game effect lamp 9 and other decorative LEDs are used to emit light. It may also be possible to perform the performance.

Among the performance execution periods D1 to D4 in which the super reach reach performance etc. are executed during the execution of the variable display, in the performance execution period D1 following the performance execution period D0, the drawing performance pattern 02AKA01 or a drawing performance pattern other than 02AKA01 is selected. Regardless of whether this is the case, the specific drawing effect SPE is not executed and the normal drawing effect NOR becomes executable. In the performance execution period D2 which is after the performance execution period D1, the normal drawing performance NOR can be executed when the drawing performance pattern 02AKA01 is used, and the specific drawing performance SPE can be executed when the drawing performance pattern is other than 02AKA01. be. In the normal drawing effect NOR using the drawing effect pattern 02AKA01, it is possible to display an image drawn by normal drawing processing. In the specific drawing effect SPE using a drawing effect pattern other than 02AKA01, it is possible to display images drawn by specific drawing processing, for example, in specific layers 01AKL3 to 01AKL5. Note that even when a specific drawing effect SPE using a drawing effect pattern other than 02AKA01 is executed, it is sufficient that the layers 01AKL1 and 01AKL2, which are special layers, can display images drawn by normal drawing processing, for example.

In the performance execution period D3 and the performance execution period D4 after the performance execution period D2, the specific drawing performance SPE is not executed and the normal drawing performance NOR is performed, regardless of whether it is the drawing performance pattern 02AKA01 or a drawing performance pattern other than 02AKA01. becomes executable. In addition, in the effect execution period D3, similarly to the effect execution period D2, the normal drawing effect NOR can be executed when the drawing effect pattern is 02AKA01, and the specific drawing effect SPE can be executed when the drawing effect pattern is other than 02AKA01. It may be. If the specific drawing effect SPE is made executable in the effect execution period D3, the execution of the specific drawing effect SPE is changed to normal drawing in the effect execution period D4 for notifying the finalized decorative pattern etc. that will be a variable display result. What is necessary is to return to the execution of the effect NOR. Further, the specific drawing effect SPE may be made executable during all of the plurality of effect execution periods D1 to D4. Prior to the variable display in which the reach effect of super reach is executed, execution of the specific drawing effect SPE can be started based on the determination result that the reach effect of super reach will be executed as a judgment result at the time of starting winning. You can do it like this. Even if the specific drawing effect SPE can be executed in a period other than the effect execution period D2, in the same way as when the specific drawing effect SPE is executed in the effect execution period D2, for example, in the specific layer 01AKL3 to 01AKL5, It is sufficient if it is possible to display images drawn by specific drawing processing, and for example, in layers 01AKL1 and 01AKL2, which are special layers, images drawn by normal drawing processing can be displayed.

Among the plurality of performance execution periods D0 to D4, when the normal drawing performance NOR is executed even in a period other than the performance execution period D0, a light emitting performance using light emitting members such as the game effect lamp 9 and other decorative LEDs is performed. It is doable. On the other hand, when the specific drawing effect SPE is executed in the effect execution period D2 or the like, the light emission effect is controlled not to be executed. For example, when the specific drawing effect SPE is executed, the light emitting effect may be prevented from being executed by turning off the light emitting members such as the game effect lamp 9 and other decorative LEDs. In this way, when the normal drawing effect NOR that can display images drawn by the normal drawing process is executed, it is possible to execute a light emitting effect using a light emitting member such as the game effect lamp 9. On the other hand, when a specific drawing effect SPE capable of displaying an image drawn by specific drawing processing is executed, a light emission effect by a light emitting member such as the game effect lamp 9 is not executed. Therefore, within the range of the performance execution period in which the normal drawing effect NOR that can display images drawn by the normal drawing process is executed, it is possible to execute the light emission effect by emitting light from the light emitting member, while the image drawn by the specific drawing process is In the range of the performance execution period in which the specific drawing performance SPE capable of displaying is executed, a restriction is set as a limit that the light emission performance by light emission of the light emitting member is not performed. When a specific drawing effect SPE using effect display or strobe display is executed, by not executing the light emitting effect, an appropriate image that allows the player to easily recognize the image drawn by the specific drawing process is created. The display can improve the interest in the game.

In addition, when the specific drawing effect SPE is executed in the effect execution period D2 etc., the restriction is not limited to not executing the light emission effect by light emission of the light emitting member, for example, the normal drawing effect NOR is executed. Restrictions may be placed on the presentation mode of the light emitting effect, such as reducing the amount of light emitting effect compared to when the light emitting effect is used. When the specific drawing effect SPE is executed, a restriction is applied to reduce the amount of effect by lowering the amount of light emitted from the light emitting member (brightness) in the light emitting effect than when the normal drawing effect NOR is executed. may be provided. Alternatively, when the specific drawing effect SPE is executed, the amount of effect is reduced by reducing the number of light-emitting members that can emit light in the light emission effect than when the normal drawing effect NOR is executed. may be provided. Alternatively, when the specific drawing effect SPE is executed, the amount of effect is reduced by reducing the luminous color used in the light emitting effect (for example, monochrome light emission) than when the normal drawing process NOR is executed. Such restrictions may be set.

FIGS. 15-10 to 15-13 show examples of execution of reach effects and drawing effects. FIG. 15-10 shows an example of performance execution when the drawing performance pattern 02AKA01 is determined among the cases where a reach performance that becomes a super reach is executed. FIG. 15-11 shows an example of performance execution in the performance execution period D2 when the drawing performance pattern 02AKA02 is determined. FIG. 15-12 shows an example of performance execution in the performance execution period D2 when the drawing performance pattern 02AKB02 is determined. FIG. 15-13 shows an example of performance execution in the performance execution period D2 when the drawing performance pattern 02AKB12 is determined.

FIG. 15-10(A) shows an example of production execution 02AKM01 in which the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is a ready-to-win mode and a ready-to-win is established. At this time, a reach is established when the common decorative symbols corresponding to the number "7" are all stopped and displayed (temporary stopped display) in the "left" and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R. , the normal reach reach effect is executed. In the case of the effect execution example 02AKM01, the normal drawing effect NOR accompanied by the light emission effect can be executed as appropriate in response to the effect execution period D0. For example, it is only necessary that it is possible to perform a light-emitting effect using light-emitting members such as the game effect lamp 9 and other decorative LEDs in response to BGM and sound effect output from the reach establishment to the super reach development.

FIG. 15-10(B) shows a production execution example 02AKM02 in a case where the normal reach production becomes a reach development in which the normal reach production changes to the super reach production in response to the start of the production execution period D1. 15-10(C) and FIG. 15-10(D) show performance execution examples 02AKM03 and 02AKM04 when the super reach reach performance progresses during the performance execution period D1. In the case of production execution examples 02AKM02 to 02AKM04, it is possible to perform the normal drawing production NOR with the light emission production regardless of the determination result of the drawing production pattern, and the specific drawing production Do not run SPE.

FIG. 15-10(E) shows performance execution example 02AKM05 when the chance-up performance during reach is executed in the performance execution period D2. FIG. 15-10(F) shows performance execution example 02AKM06 when a reach performance is executed after the chance up performance in the performance execution period D2. In the case of the effect execution examples 02AKM05 and 02AKM06, the normal drawing effect NOR with the light emission effect based on the drawing effect pattern 02AKA01 is executed in response to the effect execution period D2. At this time, since the drawing effect pattern is 02AKA01, the specific drawing effect SPE by effect display or strobe display is not executed.

FIG. 15-10(G) shows a performance execution example 02AKM07 when the result notification performance is executed during the performance execution period D3. At this time, as a super reach effect, a reach effect with different effect contents depending on the variable display result is executed, and also in the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. Then, the finalized decorative pattern is temporarily stopped and displayed by oscillating display or the like. In the case of production execution example 02AKM07, corresponding to the production execution period D3, the normal drawing production NOR with light emission production can be executed regardless of the determination result of the drawing production pattern, and the specific drawing production SPE can be executed. Not executed.

FIG. 15-10 (H) shows an example of performance execution 02AKM08 in the case where the final notification of the variable display result is executed during the performance execution period D4. At this time, as the reach effect of super reach ends, the determined decorative pattern is completely stopped and displayed. In the case of production execution example 02AKM08, corresponding to the production execution period D4, it is possible to execute the normal drawing production NOR accompanied by the light emission production regardless of the determination result of the drawing production pattern, and to execute the specific drawing production SPE. Not executed.

FIG. 15-11(A) shows a performance execution example 02AKM11 when a chance-up performance during reach is executed in response to the start of the performance execution period D2. The effect display at this time may be the same as the effect display in effect execution example 02AKM05. However, the temporary stop display may be started in response to the drawing effect pattern 02AKA02. For example, images drawn in layers 01AKL3 to 01AKL5, which are specific layers, may be copied to a copy area provided in the VRAM91AK147 and stored in a reusable manner. Further, in response to execution of the specific drawing effect SPE using strobe display, control is performed so as not to execute the light emission effect.

FIG. 15-11(B) shows effect execution example 02AKM12 in which strobe display is executed following effect execution example 02AKM11. In the case of production execution example 02AKM12, an entirely black image is drawn and displayed as a single color image in layers 01AKL3 to 01AKL5, which are specific layers. At this time, it is sufficient that the layers 01AKL1 and 01AKL2, which are special layers, can display images drawn by normal drawing processing.

FIG. 15-11(C) shows an effect execution example 02AKM13 in which, following effect execution example 02AKM12, an effect display that becomes a pause display during strobe display is executed. In the case of effect execution example 02AKM13, it is sufficient if the pause display can be executed during strobe display by repeating the pause display started in effect execution example 02AKM11. For example, in layers 01AKL3 to 01AKL5, which are specific layers, by drawing an image read from the copy area of the VRAM91AK147, the same image as in the production execution example 02AKM11 may be temporarily stopped and repeatedly displayed.

FIG. 15-11(D) shows an effect execution example 02AKM14 in which, following the effect execution example 02AKM13, images similar to the effect execution example 02AKM12 are repeatedly displayed. FIG. 15-11(E) shows effect execution example 02AKM15 in which, following effect execution example 02AKM14, images similar to effect execution examples 02AKM11 and 02AKM13 are repeatedly displayed. FIG. 15-11(F) shows an effect execution example 02AKM16 in which, following effect execution example 02AKM15, images similar to effect execution examples 02AKM12 and 02AKM14 are repeatedly displayed. FIG. 15-11 (G) shows effect execution example 02AKM17 in which, following effect execution example 02AKM16, images similar to effect execution examples 02AKM11, 02AKM13, and 02AKM15 are repeatedly displayed. FIG. 15-11 (H) shows effect execution example 02AKM18 in which, following effect execution example 02AKM17, images similar to effect execution examples 02AKM12, 02AKM14, and 02AKM16 are repeatedly displayed. In this way, by alternately and repeatedly displaying an image drawn using image data and a single-color image with settings different from the image data, it is possible to perform pause display as well as strobe display. . After the strobe display of effect execution example 02 AKM18 is completed, the routine returns to the execution of the normal drawing effect NOR and is controlled to execute the light emitting effect.

Such strobe display can be executed without using dedicated image data, using an image with settings different from the image data, in response to a drawing command transferred from the CPU 91AK131 to the VDP91AK132. As a result, even if the effect image is drawn using common image data, by making it possible to execute a specific drawing effect SPE using a strobe display in response to a drawing command, the normal drawing effect NOR is different from the normal drawing effect NOR. Since different impressions can be given, it is possible to prevent the amount of image data from increasing and to perform various display effects to improve the game's interest.

FIG. 15-12 (A) shows that when the reach chance up effect is executed in response to the start of the effect execution period D2, a specific drawing effect SPE with a monochrome conversion effect according to the drawing effect pattern 02AKB02 is executed. This shows a production execution example 02AKM21. The effect display at this time is different from the effect display in effect execution example 02AKM05 in that in layers 01AKL3 to 01AKL5, which are specific layers, images drawn by monochrome conversion calculation processing, etc., which are specific drawing processing, are displayed. are doing.

FIG. 15-12(B) shows effect execution example 02AKM22 in which strobe display is executed following effect execution example 02AKM21. In the case of performance execution example 02AKM22, similarly to performance execution example 02AKM12, an entirely black image is drawn and displayed as a single color image in layers 01AKL3 to 01AKL5, which are specific layers. At this time, it is sufficient that the layers 01AKL1 and 01AKL2, which are special layers, can display images drawn by normal drawing processing.

FIG. 15-12 (C) shows effect execution example 02AKM23 in which, following effect execution example 02AKM22, a specific drawing effect SPE with a monochrome conversion effect according to drawing effect pattern 02AKB02 is executed during execution of the chance-up effect during reach. It shows. In the case of production execution example 02AKM23, it is only necessary to continue executing the chance-up production during reach that was started in production execution example 02AKM21. Note that a temporary stop display may be executed as a chance-up effect during strobe display. Alternatively, in the specific drawing effect SPE using the monochrome conversion effect, even when strobe display is executed, by displaying an image drawn using image data read out according to the elapsed time, as in the case of effect execution example 02AKM05, The temporary stop display of the chance-up effect may not be executed.

FIG. 15-12(D) shows an effect execution example 02AKM24 in which, following the effect execution example 02AKM23, images similar to the effect execution example 02AKM22 are repeatedly displayed. FIG. 15-12(E) shows performance execution example 02AKM25 when, following performance execution example 02AKM24, a ready-to-win performance after a chance-up performance is executed in performance execution period D2. The effect display at this time is different from the effect display in effect execution example 02AKM06 in that in layers 01AKL3 to 01AKL5, which are specific layers, images drawn by monochrome conversion calculation processing, etc., which are specific drawing processing, are displayed. are doing.

FIG. 15-12(F) shows effect execution example 02AKM26, which repeatedly displays images similar to effect execution examples 02AKM22 and 02AKM24, following effect execution example 02AKM25. FIG. 15-12 (G) shows a performance execution example 02AKM27 when a ready-to-win performance after the performance execution example 02AKM25 in the performance execution period D2 is executed following the performance execution example 02AKM26. In the case of performance execution example 02AKM27, it is sufficient if the ready-to-win performance executed in performance execution example 02AKM25 can be continued. Note that a temporary stop display may be executed as a reach effect during strobe display, or a temporary stop display may not be executed as a specific drawing effect SPE using a color information conversion effect. FIG. 15-12 (H) shows effect execution example 02AKM28, which repeatedly displays images similar to effect execution examples 02AKM22, 02AKM24, and 02AKM26, following effect execution example 02AKM27. In this way, a monochrome-converted image drawn by reducing the number of colors in the color information through monochrome conversion calculation processing using image data, and a single-color image with settings different from the image data are alternately and repeatedly switched. By displaying this, it is possible to execute a specific drawing effect SPE using a monochrome conversion effect in addition to strobe display.

The effect display, which is a monochrome conversion effect, uses a dedicated image using an image drawn with fewer colors than the color information included in the image data, in response to the effect drawing command transferred from the CPU91AK131 to the VDP91AK132. It is executable regardless of data. As a result, even for effect images drawn using common image data, it is possible to execute a specific drawing effect SPE using a monochrome conversion effect according to the effect drawing command, which is different from the normal drawing effect NOR. Since the impression given to the player can be made different, it is possible to prevent the amount of image data from increasing and to perform various display effects to improve the game's interest. In addition, by combining the effect display, which is a monochrome conversion effect, and the strobe display, the player can easily recognize the color change of the displayed image, and while preventing the amount of image data from increasing, the display effect It is possible to enhance the impression of the player and improve the interest in the game.

FIG. 15-13 (A) shows a specific drawing effect SPE with a color information inversion effect according to the drawing effect pattern 02AKB12 when the reach chance up effect is executed in response to the start of the effect execution period D2. The effect execution example 02AKM31 is shown. In comparison with the effect display in effect execution example 02AKM05, the effect display at this time is an image drawn by converting the color information value by a difference calculation process, which is a specific drawing process, in layers 01AKL3 to 01AKL5, which are specific layers. The difference is that is displayed.

FIG. 15-13(B) shows effect execution example 02AKM32 in which strobe display is executed following effect execution example 02AKM31. In the case of effect execution example 02AKM32, similarly to effect execution examples 02AKM12, 02AKM22, etc., an entirely black image is drawn and displayed as a single color image in layers 01AKL3 to 01AKL5, which are specific layers. At this time, it is sufficient that the layers 01AKL1 and 01AKL2, which are special layers, can display images drawn by normal drawing processing.

FIG. 15-13 (C) is an example of performance execution in which, following performance execution example 02AKM32, a specific drawing effect SPE with a color information inversion effect according to drawing effect pattern 02AKB12 is executed during the execution of the chance-up effect during reach. 02AKM33 is shown. In the case of performance execution example 02AKM33, it is only necessary to continue executing the chance up performance during reach that was started in performance execution example 02AKM31. Note that a temporary stop display may be executed as a chance-up effect during strobe display. Alternatively, in the specific drawing effect SPE using the color information inversion effect, even when a strobe display is executed, as in the case of effect execution example 02AKM05, by displaying an image drawn using image data read out according to the elapsed time. , the temporary stop display of the chance-up effect may not be executed.

FIG. 15-13 (D) shows an effect execution example 02AKM34 in which, following the effect execution example 02AKM33, images similar to the effect execution example 02AKM32 are repeatedly displayed. FIG. 15-13(E) shows performance execution example 02AKM35 in which, following performance execution example 02AKM34, a ready-to-win performance after a chance-up performance is executed in performance execution period D2. Compared to the effect display in effect execution example 02AKM06, the effect display at this time is an image rendered by converting the color information value by a difference calculation process, which is a specific drawing process, in layers 01AKL3 to 01AKL5, which are specific layers. The difference is that is displayed.

FIG. 15-13(F) shows an effect execution example 02AKM36 in which, following effect execution example 02AKM35, images similar to effect execution examples 02AKM32 and 02AKM034 are repeatedly displayed. FIG. 15-13 (G) shows performance execution example 02AKM37 when a ready-to-reach performance after performance execution example 02AKM35 in the performance execution period D2 is executed following performance execution example 02AKM36. In the case of performance execution example 02AKM37, it is sufficient if the ready-to-win performance executed in performance execution example 02AKM35 can be continued. Note that the temporary stop display may be executed as a reach effect during strobe display, or the temporary stop display may not be executed as a specific drawing effect SPE using a color information conversion effect. FIG. 15-13 (H) shows effect execution example 02AKM38 in which, following effect execution example 02AKM37, images similar to effect execution examples 02AKM32, 02AKM34, and 02AKM36 are repeatedly displayed. In this way, an image with inverted color information, which is drawn by converting color information values through differential calculation processing using image data, and a single-color image with settings different from the image data are alternately and repeatedly switched. By displaying this, it is possible to perform a strobe display and a specific drawing effect SPE using a color information inversion effect.

The effect display, which is a color information inversion effect, uses dedicated image data using an image drawn by converting the color information included in the image data in accordance with the effect drawing command transferred from the CPU91AK131 to the VDP91AK132. It is executable regardless of the situation. As a result, even for effect images drawn using common image data, by making it possible to execute a specific drawing effect SPE using a color information inversion effect in response to an effect drawing command, it is possible to perform a specific drawing effect SPE with a color information inversion effect, which is different from the normal drawing effect NOR. Since the impressions given to the player can be made different, it is possible to prevent the amount of image data from increasing and to perform various display effects to improve the game's interest. In addition, by combining the effect display, which is a color information inversion effect, and the strobe display, the player can easily recognize the color changes in the displayed image. It is possible to enhance the impression of the performance and improve the interest in the game.

By executing the specific drawing effect SPE using effect display or strobe display, it is possible to give the player a sense of discomfort due to the display effect, which is not present in the normal drawing effect NOR. When the reach performance content is any of SP reach A1 to A3, a super reach reach performance is executed, which is a "weak SP reach" with a lower jackpot reliability than when it is SP reach B. It is possible to execute a specific drawing effect SPE that gives a sense of discomfort in the display effect, which is not present in the normal drawing effect NOR. Then, when the specific drawing effect SPE is executed, the rate of being controlled to a jackpot game state increases, so that the player's expectation can be increased and the game interest can be appropriately improved.

The invention regarding the characteristic parts 01AK and 02AK is not limited to the above embodiments, and various modifications and applications are possible. For example, the pachinko game machine 1 does not need to have all the technical features regarding the feature parts 01AK and 02AK, but may have the configuration shown in the above embodiment so as to solve at least one problem in the conventional technology. It may also include a part of it.

The strobe display has been described as being executed by repeatedly switching and displaying an image drawn using image data and a single-color image with settings different from the image data. In such strobe display, part or all of a single color image may be replaced with a specific image prepared in advance. For example, when inserting and displaying a performance image that becomes a character image as a specific image, the display result of the variable display becomes a "jackpot" and is controlled to a jackpot game state, rather than when a single color image is repeatedly displayed. The drawing effect content and determination ratio of the drawing effect pattern may be set so that the ratio becomes high.

The description has been made assuming that when the specific drawing effect SPE is executed, the light emission effect using the light emitting member is not executed. The light emitting effect using such a light emitting member may include a light emitting display effect by causing the display portion of the light guide plate to emit light. For example, a light guide plate as a transparent light guide member having light transmittance is provided on the near side (front side) of a part or all of the display screen of the image display device 5. Furthermore, a light-emitting member such as a light-guide plate LED is provided near the light-guide plate, and light from the light-emitting member is introduced through the end face of the light-guide plate and reflected by a reflection portion formed in advance inside the light-guide plate. In this case, a light emitting display effect that displays a predetermined pattern or the like may be executed. In the performance execution period in which the normal drawing performance NOR is executed in accordance with the drawing performance pattern, it is sufficient if the light emission display performance can be executed based on the determination result of the light emission display performance pattern. On the other hand, in response to a drawing effect pattern or the like, the light emitting display effect may be controlled not to be executed during the effect execution period in which the specific drawing effect SPE is executed.

Further, the light emitting effect using such a light emitting member may include a button light emitting effect by causing a button light emitting section mounted inside the push button 31B to emit light. In this case, it is only necessary that the button light emitting effect can be executed based on the determination result of the button light emitting effect pattern, etc. during the effect execution period in which the normal drawing effect NOR is executed in accordance with the drawing effect pattern. On the other hand, the button light emission effect may be controlled not to be executed during the effect execution period in which the specific drawing effect SPE is executed in accordance with the drawing effect pattern or the like.

When a plurality of display layers are provided, the setting of whether each display layer is a special layer or a specific layer can be arbitrarily changed based on the specifications of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the like. For example, the layer 01AKL2, which displays and renders an effect image corresponding to a pending display or an active display, may be included in a specific layer instead of a special layer. In the setting where layer 01AKL2 is included in the specific layer, when the specific drawing effect SPE is executed, the effect image corresponding to the pending display or active display is drawn and displayed by the specific drawing process, so that color information etc. may be changed. When a specific drawing performance SPE using a monochrome conversion effect is executed, it is only necessary that the performance image corresponding to the pending display or active display can be changed to a monochrome image with a small number of colors and displayed. While it is possible to display such monochrome display of pending display and active display, if it is possible to execute a change effect that changes the display color of specific display related to variable display such as pending display and active display, specific drawing effect SPE If a change effect is executed during the execution of , the execution of the specific drawing effect SPE may be ended when the display color of the specific display is changed, and the execution of the normal drawing effect NOR may be started or restarted. The display color of the specific display may be different depending on the degree of expectation controlled by the jackpot gaming state. If the change performance includes a success pattern that changes the display color of the specific display and a failure pattern that does not change the display color of the specific display, the change performance of the successful pattern is executed during execution of the specific drawing performance SPE, When the display color of the specific display changes to a specific color, execution of the specific drawing effect SPE may be ended, and execution of the normal drawing effect NOR may be started or resumed. The execution of the specific drawing effect SPE is started at the timing when the pending display is displayed, and after the variable display and active display corresponding to the pending display are performed, the change effect of the success pattern is executed, and the display color of the active display is changed. When the color changes to a specific color, execution of the specific drawing effect SPE may be ended, and execution of the normal drawing effect NOR may be started or resumed.

As a display layer included in the special layer, a direction display layer may be included in which an effect image or the like indicating the direction in which the game ball is launched can be displayed. For example, in the direction display layer, when a firing promotion performance is executed as an operation promotion performance for a left-handed performance or a right-handed performance, a performance image that urges the game ball to be fired towards the left side game area or the right side game area is displayed. It is sufficient if it can be drawn and displayed. In the pachinko game machine 1, games can be played by firing game balls as game media, and a first route and a second route are provided as movement routes along which the game balls can flow. The first route may be a right-handed route that becomes the right-hand game area in the gaming area, and the second route may be a left-handed area that becomes the left-hand game area in the game area. Then, when the first state is such that it is advantageous to let the game ball flow down the first path, a first promotion image that urges the game medium to be launched toward the first path can be drawn and displayed on the direction display layer. That's fine. In addition, when the second state is such that it is advantageous to let the game ball flow down the second path, a second promotion image is displayed that urges the game medium to be launched toward the second path based on the establishment of a predetermined condition. It may be possible to draw and display on the direction display layer. In this way, by including the direction display layer in the special layer, during the effect execution period when the specific drawing effect SPE is executed, the specific layer can display an image drawn by the specific drawing process, whereas the direction display layer can display the image drawn by the specific drawing process. The display layer only needs to be able to display images drawn by normal drawing processing. Therefore, the effect image that prompts the player to shoot the game ball toward the left side game area or the right side game area may be drawn and displayed on a special layer using normal drawing processing as a predetermined image related to the game. By being able to draw and display images that prompt the firing of game media using normal rendering processing rather than specific rendering processing, a variety of display effects can be performed while ensuring appropriate visibility of the images that prompt the firing of gaming media. Thus, the player's interest in the game can be improved.

As the operation promotion effect, it may be possible to draw and display an effect image that shows a changeable effect output amount, such as a part or all of the volume, screen brightness, and light emission amount. As a display layer included in the special layer, an operation display layer may be included in which an effect image or the like in such an operation promotion effect is drawn in a displayable manner.

The display layer included in the special layer may include a warning display layer that displays a warning image or the like to notify the occurrence of an abnormality in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, in the warning display layer, detection is performed by various sensors connected to the main board 11 in the pachinko game machine 1, such as a magnetic sensor, a radio wave sensor, a vibration sensor, a door open sensor, a big winning opening door sensor, a full tank sensor, and a ball out sensor. If it is determined that various errors have occurred based on the state, the state of the payout board, the state of detection of game balls by the start port switch, count switch, etc., a warning image will be drawn and displayed according to the error that has occurred. Good if possible. The warning display layer may be set to the display layer with the highest display priority among the plurality of display layers. In this way, by including the warning display layer in the special layer, during the effect execution period when the specific drawing effect SPE is executed, the image drawn by the specific drawing process can be displayed in the specific layer, whereas the warning display layer can display the image drawn by the specific drawing process. The display layer only needs to be able to display images drawn by normal drawing processing. Therefore, the warning image for notifying the occurrence of an abnormality may be displayed as a predetermined image related to the game, as long as it can be drawn and displayed on a special layer using normal drawing processing. By being able to draw and display a warning image that notifies the occurrence of an abnormality using normal drawing processing rather than specific drawing processing, it is possible to appropriately ensure the visibility of the image that notifies the occurrence of an abnormality while providing a variety of display effects. By doing so, you can increase your enjoyment of the game. When notifying the occurrence of an abnormality, the abnormality light emission notification may be performed by causing the light emitting member to emit light even during execution of the specific drawing effect SPE in which no light emission effect is executed. In this way, notification regarding the occurrence of an abnormality may be performed with higher priority than other effects.

As a display layer included in the special layer, a suggestion display layer that displays a presentation image in a setting suggestion presentation may be included. For example, the suggestion display layer only needs to be able to draw and display setting suggestion images determined at different rates depending on the setting values in the pachinko gaming machine 1. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, it is possible to set any one of a plurality of setting values that have different advantages for the player, and as a suggestion regarding the setting of the setting value, it is possible to decide whether or not to execute or not to perform the performance depending on the setting value. It is sufficient if it is possible to execute setting suggestion performances with different determination ratios. For example, it may be possible to select one of a plurality of setting suggestion images at different rates depending on the setting value, and to draw and display the selected setting suggestion image on the suggestion display layer. In this way, by including the suggestion display layer in the special layer, during the effect execution period when the specific drawing effect SPE is executed, the image drawn by the specific drawing process can be displayed in the specific layer, whereas the suggestion display layer is The display layer only needs to be able to display images drawn by normal drawing processing. By being able to draw and display images that suggest setting values in the pachinko game machine 1 on a special layer using normal drawing processing rather than specific drawing processing, it is possible to display images that suggest setting values that have different advantages for players. It is possible to perform a variety of display effects while appropriately ensuring visibility, thereby improving the interest in the game. Alternatively, the suggestion display layer may be included in a specific layer instead of a special layer. In this way, by including the suggestion display layer in the specific layer, during the performance execution period when the specific drawing performance SPE is executed, the special layer can display the image drawn by the normal drawing process, whereas the suggestion display layer can display the image drawn by the normal drawing process. The display layer only needs to be able to display images drawn by specific drawing processing. By being able to draw and display images that suggest setting values in the pachinko gaming machine 1 on a specific layer using specific drawing processing, it is possible to diversify the display of images that suggest setting values that have different advantages for players. , it is possible to improve the game's interest.

At least some of the features of the pachinko game machine 1 can be applied not only to the pachinko game machine 1 but also to slot machines and the like. As an example of application to this slot machine, when it is possible to control the navigation notification that notifies the player of the stop order that is advantageous to the player according to the internal lottery result to the assist time (also referred to as AT), which is the executable notification period. As the navigation notification, an effect image that informs the stopping order in a recognizable manner may be displayed on the screen of the image display device. In this case, the display layer included in the special layer may include a notification display layer that displays an effect image used for navigation notification. For example, in the notification display layer, if you want to notify the order in which to stop the variable display by each reel on the left center right, if it is possible to draw and display a stop order image showing the order of stop operations using the stop switch on the notification display layer. good. In this way, by including the notification display layer in the special layer, during the performance execution period in which the specific drawing effect SPE is executed, the specific layer can display images drawn by specific drawing processing, whereas the notification display layer can display images drawn by specific drawing processing. The display layer only needs to be able to display images drawn by normal drawing processing. The visibility of the image that informs the operation mode when stopping the variable display in a slot machine can be drawn and displayed on a special layer using normal drawing processing instead of specific drawing processing. It is possible to improve the game's interest by performing various display performances while appropriately ensuring the following.

(Problem solving means and effects of characteristic part 01AK)
The gaming machine related to the feature section 01AK is a gaming machine such as the pachinko gaming machine 1 that can execute games, and uses a storage means for storing image data, such as a performance data memory 91AK123 or a VRAM91AK147, and the image data. An image processing means, such as VDP91AK132, capable of executing drawing processing, and the image processing means performs normal drawing processing such as drawing processing in response to a normal display drawing command, which draws in accordance with image data, and At least, it is possible to perform specific drawing processing such as drawing by changing the color information included in image data, for example, drawing processing according to an effect drawing command, and it is possible to execute a specific drawing process such as drawing by changing the color information included in image data, and it is possible to execute a specific drawing process such as drawing processing that changes color information included in image data, for example, drawing processing according to an effect drawing command. Images in each layer can be displayed, and the plurality of layers include specific layers such as layers AKL03 to AKL05, and special layers such as layers AKL01 and AKL02 that have a higher priority than the specific layers, for example. With steps 01AKS01 to 01AKS03, it is possible to display an image for effect by drawing with a specific drawing process in a specific layer, and for example, with step 01AKS04, with a special layer, it is possible to draw with a normal drawing process and display images related to the progress of the game. A predetermined image can be displayed. As a result, it is possible to prevent an increase in data capacity, appropriately ensure the visibility of images, and make it possible to perform performances using a variety of displays, thereby improving the interest in the game.

The specific drawing process may include drawing using fewer colors than the color information included in the image data, such as monochrome conversion. Thereby, while preventing an increase in data capacity, it is possible to perform effects using various displays, thereby increasing the interest in the game.

The specific drawing process may be performed by converting the value of color information included in the image data, such as color information inversion, for example. Thereby, while preventing an increase in data capacity, it is possible to perform effects using various displays, thereby increasing the interest in the game.

For example, as in production control example 02AKC01, a plurality of periods including a first period in which specific drawing processing is not executed, such as production execution period D1, and a second period in which specific drawing processing is executed, such as production execution period D2, for example. Of these, the light emitting means may be allowed to emit light during the first period, and the light emitting means may not be allowed to emit light during the second period. Thereby, it is possible to improve the interest in the game while appropriately ensuring the visibility of the image.

Alternatively, out of a plurality of periods including a first period in which a specific drawing process is not executed, such as the effect execution period D1, and a second period in which a specific drawing process is executed, such as the effect execution period D2, the light is emitted during the first period. It is possible for the means to emit light in a normal manner, and in the second period the light emission of the light emitting means may be more limited than in the normal manner. Thereby, it is possible to improve the interest in the game while appropriately ensuring the visibility of the image.

A setting means such as a CPU 103 that executes a setting value change process S6A that can be set to any one of a plurality of setting values, such as values from 1 to 6, which have different advantages for the player, is provided, It is possible to carry out a setting suggestion effect, such as the effect using effect execution examples 60AKD8 to 60AKD12, in which a suggestion regarding the setting of the setting means is displayed in a specific manner, and the image displayed by the setting suggestion effect is drawn by a specific drawing process. The image may not be displayed. Thereby, it is possible to improve the interest in the game while appropriately ensuring the visibility of the image.

A setting means such as a CPU 103 that executes a setting value change process S6A, which can be set to any one of a plurality of setting values, such as values from 1 to 6, which have different advantages for the player, is provided, and the setting means is provided. It is possible to perform a setting suggestion performance such as a presentation using production execution examples 60AKD8 to 60AKD12, in which a suggestion regarding the setting of the means is displayed in a specific manner, and the image displayed by the setting suggestion performance is drawn by a specific drawing process. It may also be possible to display images. As a result, it is possible to appropriately ensure the visibility of images, and to make it possible to perform effects using various displays, thereby improving the interest in the game.

For example, it may be possible to perform a specific rendering effect such as a specific rendering effect based on the drawing effect pattern 02AKA02, in which the image is temporarily stopped and displayed. Thereby, while preventing an increase in data capacity, it is possible to perform effects using various displays, thereby increasing the interest in the game.

For example, as in the production execution examples 02AKM21 to 02AKM28, it may be possible to alternately display an image drawn using image data and a monochrome image in a specific layer. Thereby, while preventing an increase in data capacity, it is possible to perform effects using various displays, thereby increasing the interest in the game.

For example, the variable display of the identification information image, such as the variable display of decorative patterns in the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, and the small pattern in the small pattern display area 01AKC1, for example. It is possible to variably display a reduced identification information image in a form that is smaller than the identification information image, such as variable display of the identification information image.For example, as shown in Figure 15-5, the identification information image is The reduced identification information image may be drawn and displayed using normal drawing processing. As a result, it is possible to appropriately ensure the visibility of the image, and to make it possible to perform effects using various displays, thereby improving the interest in the game.

(Problem solving means and effects of characteristic part 02AK)
The gaming machine related to the characteristic part 02AK is a gaming machine such as the pachinko gaming machine 1 that can execute games, and uses a storage means for storing image data, such as a performance data memory 91AK123 and a VRAM91AK147, and the image data. It is equipped with an image processing means, such as VDP91AK132, capable of executing drawing processing, and is equipped with a specific performance such as a super reach performance that suggests control to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player, such as a jackpot game state. can be executed during variable display, and the performance patterns of the specific performance are a first pattern such as a drawing performance pattern 02AKA01, for example, and a second pattern such as a drawing performance pattern 02AKA02, which have different rates of being controlled to an advantageous state. Among the performance periods in which the specific performance is executed, at least during the first period, such as the performance execution period D1, regardless of whether it is the first pattern or the second pattern, for example, during the normal drawing performance. It is possible to display an image drawn by normal drawing processing such as drawing processing according to the drawing command of In the second period, it is possible to display an image drawn by normal drawing processing in the case of the first pattern, and to display a specific drawing process such as drawing processing according to a drawing command during a specific drawing performance, for example, in the case of the second pattern. It is possible to display images drawn by . As a result, it is possible to prevent an increase in data capacity, make it possible to perform performances using a variety of displays, appropriately raise the player's expectations, and improve his/her interest in the game.

The specific drawing process may include drawing using fewer colors than the color information included in the image data, such as monochrome conversion. Thereby, while preventing an increase in data capacity, it is possible to perform effects using various displays, thereby increasing the interest in the game.

The specific drawing process may be performed by converting the value of color information included in the image data, such as color information inversion, for example. Thereby, while preventing an increase in data capacity, it is possible to perform effects using various displays, thereby increasing the interest in the game.

For example, as in the effect control example 02 AKC01, it is possible to perform a light emitting effect using a light emitting means in response to displaying an image drawn by normal drawing processing in a specific effect, and in response to displaying an image drawn by a specific drawing process in a specific effect. Correspondingly, the light emitting effect may not be executed. Thereby, it is possible to improve the interest in the game while appropriately ensuring the visibility of the image.

Alternatively, in response to the display of an image drawn by the normal drawing process in a specific effect, it is possible to perform a light emission effect by the light emitting means in a normal mode, and in response to the display of the image drawn by the specific drawing process in the specific effect, The light emitting effect may be more limited than in the normal mode. Thereby, it is possible to improve the interest in the game while appropriately ensuring the visibility of the image.

A setting means such as a CPU 103 that executes a setting value change process S6A that can be set to any one of a plurality of setting values, such as values from 1 to 6, which have different advantages for the player, is provided, It is possible to carry out a setting suggestion effect, such as the effect using effect execution examples 60AKD8 to 60AKD12, in which a suggestion regarding the setting of the setting means is displayed in a specific manner, and the image displayed by the setting suggestion effect is drawn by a specific drawing process. You may also choose not to display the image. Thereby, it is possible to improve the interest in the game while appropriately ensuring the visibility of the image.

A setting means such as a CPU 103 that executes a setting value change process S6A, which can be set to any one of a plurality of setting values, such as values from 1 to 6, which have different advantages for the player, is provided, and the setting means is provided. It is possible to perform a setting suggestion performance such as a presentation using production execution examples 60AKD8 to 60AKD12, in which a suggestion regarding the setting of the means is displayed in a specific manner, and the image displayed by the setting suggestion performance is drawn by a specific drawing process. It may also be possible to display images. As a result, it is possible to appropriately ensure the visibility of the image, and to make it possible to perform effects using various displays, thereby improving the interest in the game.

In the second period, it may be possible to execute an effect in which the image is temporarily stopped and displayed in the case of the second pattern, such as a specific drawing effect using the drawing effect pattern 02AKA02. Thereby, while preventing an increase in data capacity, it is possible to perform effects using various displays, thereby increasing the interest in the game.

In the second period, it may be possible to alternately display an image drawn using image data and a monochrome image in the case of the second pattern, as in the production execution examples 02AKM21 to 02AKM28. Thereby, while preventing an increase in data capacity, it is possible to perform effects using various displays, thereby increasing the interest in the game.

For example, the variable display of the identification information image, such as the variable display of decorative patterns in the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, and the small pattern in the small pattern display area 01AKC1, for example. It is possible to variably display a reduced identification information image in a form that is smaller than the identification information image, such as variable display of the identification information image.For example, as shown in Figure 15-5, the identification information image is The reduced identification information image may be drawn and displayed using normal drawing processing. As a result, it is possible to appropriately ensure the visibility of the image, and to make it possible to perform effects using various displays, thereby improving the interest in the game.

The configuration regarding the characteristic portions 01AK and 02AK may be combined with some or all of the configurations regarding the characteristic portions 91AK and 92AK, the configuration regarding the characteristic portion 60AK, etc., as appropriate. For example, in a configuration in which an operation effect to be executed after a predetermined period of time has elapsed can be executed as a setting suggestion effect that is an operation effect in a suggestion effect mode, in a display period of a character image added to one moving image, the first component and the second component can be changed, or a character image using data regarding a common character image is added to the first video image and a second video image different from the first video image. In a configuration that can be displayed using a specific layer, it is possible to display a performance image by drawing using a specific drawing process, and in a special layer that has a higher priority than the specific layer, drawing using a normal drawing process, It may be possible to display a predetermined image related to the progress of the game, and in a second period after the first period, it is possible to display an image drawn by normal drawing processing in the case of the first pattern, It may be possible to display an image drawn by specific drawing processing when the second pattern has a different ratio of being controlled to an advantageous state than the first pattern.

1 Pachinko gaming machine 4A First special symbol display device 4B Second special symbol display device 5 Image display device 103 CPU
120 CPU for production control

Claims (1)

A gaming machine capable of executing games,
a movable body that is operable ;
a storage means for storing image data;
An image processing means capable of executing a drawing process using image data ,
The image processing means includes:
Normal drawing processing that draws according to image data,
It is possible to perform at least a specific drawing process of changing color information included in image data and drawing.
It is possible to display images in multiple layers with different priorities,
The plurality of layers include a specific layer and a special layer having a higher priority than the specific layer,
In the specific layer, it is possible to display a plurality of types of performance images drawn by the specific drawing process,
The special layer can display a predetermined image drawn by the normal drawing process and related to the progress of the game,
The specific drawing process is a process of changing color information of the plurality of types of performance images displayed in the specific layer,
It is possible to execute a first specific performance that has a high degree of expectation that it will be controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player, or a second specific performance that has a low degree of expectation that it will be controlled to the advantageous state;
In response to execution of the first specific rendering, execution of the specific drawing process is restricted,
Corresponding to the execution of the second specific effect, the degree of expectation of being controlled to the advantageous state is higher when the specific drawing process is executed than when the specific drawing process is not executed,
As the second specific performance, any one of a plurality of types of predetermined performances with different expectations to be controlled to the advantageous state can be executed,
The common specific drawing process can be executed in response to any of the plurality of types of predetermined effects being executed ;
It is possible to display an effect image according to the movement of the movable body,
Even if the movable body does not operate due to a malfunction, the effect image can be displayed on the specific layer.
A gaming machine characterized by:

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