JP7387378B2 - gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine capable of playing games.

For example, a conventional gaming machine capable of playing games can suggest that a predetermined effect will be executed by using a hold icon as a corresponding display corresponding to a variable display as an image different from a circular image as a default display. After displaying the suggested image in the treasure box display mode, the treasure chest is continuously displayed as a fluctuating icon as a corresponding display corresponding to the variable display at the current timing, and the treasure chest displayed as the fluctuating icon opens. There is a system that gives advance notice by displaying various characters (see Patent Document 1).

JP 2017-113643 (Paragraph 0245, etc.)

However, with effects using suggestive images such as those disclosed in Patent Document 1, it is possible to create a sense of expectation in the player as to what kind of predetermined effect will be executed, but it is possible to create a sense of expectation in the player as to what kind of predetermined effect will be executed. There has been a problem in that it is not possible to give players a sense of expectation regarding the performance of the display itself.

The present invention was devised in view of the above circumstances, and its purpose is to create a sense of expectation in the player regarding the performance of the correspondence display itself when displaying a suggestion image in connection with the correspondence display. The goal is to provide gaming machines that can.

(A) A gaming machine capable of playing games,
a corresponding display means capable of displaying a corresponding display corresponding to the variable display;
Correspondence display changing means capable of changing the display mode of the correspondence display;
a predetermined effect execution means capable of executing a predetermined effect;
Suggestion image display means capable of displaying a suggestion image suggesting that the predetermined effect is to be executed;
Equipped with
Additional effects can be performed when the corresponding display is displayed in a special manner,
The predetermined performance suggests the content of the performance to be performed after the execution of the predetermined performance,
The corresponding display changing means is capable of changing the corresponding display after the execution of the predetermined effect to a display mode different from the display mode before the execution of the predetermined effect,
The suggested image display means includes:
The suggestion image can be displayed in a manner that overlaps at least a portion of the corresponding display,
Suggesting that the predetermined effect is to be executed by displaying the suggestion image in a first suggestion mode and then displaying it in a second suggestion mode;
The corresponding display when the suggestion image is displayed is displayed in a special display mode different from the display mode when the suggestion image is not displayed,
During the execution of the predetermined effect, before the execution of the predetermined effect, an image related to the predetermined effect is overlapped with the corresponding display of the special display mode in an area wider than an area where the suggestion images overlap;
The execution period of the predetermined performance varies depending on the content of the predetermined performance,
The ratio of which one of the plurality of types of predetermined effects is executed varies depending on the execution start timing of the predetermined effects,
The number of times the display mode of the correspondence display changes varies depending on the type of the predetermined effect .
(1) A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1, etc.) capable of playing games,
Corresponding display corresponding to variable display (pending display 085F001, active display 085F00
2, etc.) (image display device 5, performance control CPU 120)
etc.) and
Correspondence display changing means (CP for performance control) capable of changing the display mode of the correspondence display
U120 etc.) and
Suggestive image that suggests that a predetermined effect (such as an effect that displays "Unexpectedly..." display, "Continue" display, "Decisive battle" display, and "Extreme heat" display on preview production plate 085F006 in Figure 8-5) will be executed. (treasure box image 085F004); a suggestive image display means (image display device 5, performance control CPU 120, etc.);
The corresponding display changing means changes the display mode (after executing the predetermined effect) and before executing the predetermined effect
It is possible to change the corresponding display to a display mode different from that shown in Figure 8-1 (B), etc.).
Figure 8-1 (H), (I), etc.),
The suggested image display means includes:
The suggestion image can be displayed in a manner that overlaps at least a part of the corresponding display (FIGS. 8-1 (C), (D), etc.),
After the suggestion image is displayed in the first suggestion mode (treasure box image 085F004 is closed as shown in FIG. 8-1(C)), the treasure box image 085F004 is opened in the second suggestion mode (as shown in FIG. 8-1(D)). state and the preview effect plate 085F006 pops out) to suggest that the predetermined effect will be executed (the treasure box image 085F004 in the open state as shown in FIGS. 8-1(D) and (E)). (The text on the preview production plate 085F006 that pops out from the screen suggests that "Unexpectedly..." display, "Continue" display, "Decisive battle" display, or "Extreme heat" display will be executed),
The corresponding display when the suggestion image is displayed is a special display mode (black hidden image 085F as shown in FIG. 8-1(C)) that is different from the display mode when the suggestion image is not displayed.
007 and effect image display 085F005, the active display 085F002 is hidden),
During the execution of the predetermined effect, an area where the suggestion images overlap (an area where the suggestion images overlap with both the first suggestion mode and the second suggestion mode, and the first suggestion mode) (including any area overlapping with either one of the first and second suggestion modes), the image related to the predetermined effect is overlapped with the corresponding display of the special display mode (see FIG. 8).
-1(E)'s preview production plate 085F006 overlaps with the active display 085F002 in a wider area than the black hidden image 085F007 and effect image display 085F005 shown in Figure 8-1(C), etc.)
Depending on the execution timing of the predetermined effects, the ratio of which one of the plurality of types of predetermined effects will be executed differs (as shown in FIGS. 8-7 and 8-9, the execution of the variable-compatible display preview effect) Depending on the timing, the selection ratio of the production types of ``No way...'', ``Continue'', ``Decisive Battle'', and ``Extremely Passionate'' will vary).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to display a suggestion image suggesting that a predetermined effect will be executed in a manner that overlaps at least a part of the corresponding display, and after the predetermined effect is executed and before the predetermined effect is executed. Since it is possible to change the corresponding display to a display mode different from the display mode of , when displaying a suggestion image in relation to the corresponding display, it is possible to create a sense of expectation in the player regarding the effect of the corresponding display itself. be able to.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above,
When the corresponding display is displayed in the special display mode, the corresponding display changing means provides an additional effect (of a size larger than the active display 085F002) that makes it possible to recognize that the corresponding display is displayed in the special display mode. 8-1 (C), (D), etc.).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to appeal to the player that the corresponding display is displayed in a special display mode.

(3) In the gaming machine of (1) or (2) above,
The correspondence display control means changes the display manner of the correspondence display after erasing the suggestion image (such as in FIG. 8-1(G)) when changing the display manner of the correspondence display after executing the predetermined effect. (Figure 8-1 (H) etc.).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to reliably guide the player's line of sight to the corresponding display.

(4) In any of the gaming machines set forth in (1) to (3) above,
The predetermined performance has a different execution period depending on the content of the performance (as shown in Figures 8-7 and 8-8, the length of the performance execution time is "No way..."<"Continue"<"DecisiveBattle"<"extremefever," etc.)

According to such a configuration, the performance can be executed during the execution period according to the content of the predetermined performance.

(5) In any of the gaming machines set forth in (1) to (4) above,
The corresponding display changing means is
A first change in which an effect executed when changing the corresponding display on which the suggested image is displayed after the execution of the predetermined effect is executed in a common display mode regardless of the display mode after the change of the corresponding display. pattern (such as the first active change pattern in Figure 8-6),
The effect executed when the corresponding display in which the suggestion image is not displayed is changed irrespective of the predetermined effect at a different rate and in a different effect mode depending on the display mode after the change of the corresponding display. A second change pattern to be executed (a second change pattern of [an example of commonizing notification effects when changing to a specific display mode]),
When the corresponding display changes to a specific display mode, a common notification effect can be executed in both the first change pattern and the second change pattern (if the pending display or active display is (If it changes to "red," a common special notification sound is output, etc.)

According to such a configuration, it is possible to reliably notify that the corresponding display has changed to a specific display mode.

(6) In any of the gaming machines set forth in (1) to (5) above,
The predetermined performance can be executed at a common timing regardless of the content of the performance ([Example of common timing of preview display performance of preview display performance]).

According to such a configuration, the player's attention can be directed to the predetermined performance at a common timing.

(7) In any of the gaming machines set forth in (1) to (6) above,
It can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous to the player,
Execution of a performance that can execute a first performance (for example, the main character wearing armor) and a second performance that is more difficult for the player to recognize than the first performance (for example, a sub-performance that changes the color of the box) Further comprising means (for example, a production control CPU 120),
The performance execution means is
The first stage is divided into a first stage (for example, main character B holding a sword) and a second stage with a higher degree of expectation that is controlled to be in an advantageous state than the first stage (for example, the main character B is holding a sword and a shield). It is possible to change into multiple types of stages (for example, main characters A to D) including at least the main character C),
The second stage is at least a first stage (e.g., green sub-render B) and a second stage (e.g., red sub-render C) that is expected to be controlled to be more advantageous than the first stage. It is possible to change to multiple types of stages (for example, sub effects A to D) including
When the first performance is in the second stage, the rate at which the second performance changes to the second stage is higher than when the first performance is in the first stage (for example, as shown in Figure 9-6, The rate at which the sub-direction changes to sub-direction C is higher when the main character is C than when the main character is B).

According to such a configuration, the second performance can be changed in accordance with the change in the first performance, and the performance is executed taking into consideration the stage of the first performance and the stage of the second performance, so that the level of interest can be improved. The decrease can be suppressed.

It is a front 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. 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. FIG. 6 is a display screen diagram of the image display device for explaining an example of a correspondence display and a presentation of a suggestion image. It is a figure which shows the change correspondence display advance notice performance execution determination table. FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating an example of a variation-compatible display final color selection table. It is a diagram showing a variation-compatible display performance pattern selection table. It is a figure which shows the example of a preview display performance type selection table. It is a diagram showing a preview display performance pattern selection table. 12 is a timing chart showing an example of controlling the timing of executing a preview display performance in a preview display performance. It is a diagram showing a preview display performance period selection table. It is a diagram showing a preview display effect timing selection table. It is a flowchart which shows the fluctuation correspondence display performance setting process. It is a display screen diagram of the image display device 5 illustrating an example of application of an action effect to a change-compatible display preview effect. It is a figure for explaining the contents of the lead role appearance and sub-direction. It is a timing chart showing button effects. It is a display screen diagram showing an example of production. It is a display screen diagram showing an example of production. It is an explanatory diagram showing a button production decision table and a final mode decision table. It is an explanatory view showing a pattern content determination table for 10 button effects. It is a flowchart which shows button production processing.

(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.

(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.

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

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 (electroluminescence), 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 also collectively referred to as variable display compatible displays that correspond to variable displays.

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. Further, 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.

Furthermore, a first hold indicator 25A and a second hold indicator 25B each including a plurality of LEDs are provided at predetermined positions on the game board 2. Accordingly, the first pending memory number is displayed, and the second pending display 25B displays the second pending memory number according to the number of LEDs lit.

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

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. 2). 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 (also referred to as 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 an open state in which the game ball can enter the second starting winning hole (second starting winning ball). It is also said that the prize opening will be open.) When the game ball enters the second starting winning hole, a predetermined number (for example, three) of winning balls are paid out, and the second special symbol 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, four locations on the left and right lower sides of the game area), general winning holes 10 are provided which are always kept in a constant open state by a predetermined ball receiving member. 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 below 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. 2), 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 starting 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, on the left side 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 left 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 above 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 bottom 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.

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

A movable body 32 is provided at a predetermined position on the game board 2 (not shown in FIG. 1), which operates according to the performance.

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). A batted ball supply tray (lower tray) is provided below the upper tray from which prize balls are dispensed 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. 2).

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. 2).

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.

(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 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 upper limit opening period) and gaming states after the jackpot gaming state (normal state, time-saving state, variable probability state, etc., described later), and the jackpot can be adjusted accordingly. Type is set. As the jackpot type, there may be provided a jackpot type in which a large number of prize balls can be obtained, and a jackpot type in which a small number of prize balls or hardly any 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", will be returned to the initial setting state of the pachinko game machine 1 (for example, when the system is reset, a predetermined return after 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/or the game effect lamp 9 This may be done by turning on/off the light, moving the movable body 32, etc.

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. You can.

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. 2, for example. In addition, various other boards are arranged on the back of the pachinko game machine 1, such as a payout control board, an information terminal board, a firing control board, a power supply board, and the like.

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, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 103, a random number circuit 104, An I/O (Input/Output port) 105 is provided.

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.

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.

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. )), the game status (for example, the start and end of variable display, the opening status of the big prize opening, the occurrence of a prize, the number of pending memories, the game status), the occurrence of an error, 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 the 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), and the like, 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.

(motion)
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. 3 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. 3, 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 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 S3; 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 S9). 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 S3; No), it is determined whether backup data is stored in the RAM 102 (backup RAM) (step S4). When the power supply to the pachinko 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 S4; No), initialization processing (step S8) is executed.

If the backup data is stored in the RAM 102 (step S4; 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 S4). S5). In step S5, it is determined whether the data in the RAM 102 matches the data when the power supply was stopped, for example, using a parity bit or a checksum. 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 S5; No), the internal state cannot be returned to the state when the power supply was stopped, so initialization processing (step S8) is executed.

If it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is normal (step S5; Yes), the CPU 103 performs a recovery process (step S6) 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 that specifies the time of recovery from a power outage, it notifies the image display device 5, for example, that recovery from a power outage has been completed or that recovery from a power outage is in progress. Display the screen to do so. The performance control CPU 120 may perform appropriate screen display based on the performance control command.

After completing the restoration process or 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 S10). Then, the CTC register 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 S12). ). 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 the game control main process receives an 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 generated 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. (For details, see (described later).

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 the execution and suspension of the normal pattern game based on the detection signal from the gate switch 21 (based on the passage 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. 5 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S25 shown in FIG. 4 as the special symbol process process. In this special symbol process, 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, a process of 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 send the production control command to the production control board 12 to specify the determination results such as the occurrence of a starting prize, the number of pending memories, and the pre-read judgment. . The effect control command at the time of start winning, which is set to be transmitted in this way, is transferred from the main board 11 to the effect 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 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, the first
A determination is made as to whether or not to start the special figure game or the second special figure game. 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 a "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.

(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 issue a prohibition order (DI order). 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 performance control process processing, for example, the display operation of the performance image in the display area of the image display device 5, the audio 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. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S76 of FIG. 6 as the production control process process. In the performance control process shown in FIG. 7, 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 the jackpot game state or the small win game state, if the command specifies the start of the jackpot game state, the value of the production process flag is set to "6". ”. On the other hand, if the command 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 control 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 setting 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 control 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 control process flag is changed to a value corresponding to the ending production process. 7” 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 a 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 may be "0%" and the other ratio may be "100%" or a ratio less than "100%."

(Explanation regarding characteristic part 085F)
[Outline of control of characteristic part 085F]
The characteristic part 085F of this embodiment will be explained. Regarding the characteristic part 085F, for example, it is possible to perform an effect that changes the corresponding display (corresponding display corresponding to the variable display) such as the pending display and the active display, and it is possible to perform a predetermined effect such as the "extremely hot" display. In cases where it is possible to display a suggestive image that suggests that the corresponding display is to be performed, the suggestive image can be displayed in a manner that overlaps with at least a part of the corresponding display, and the display is made after the predetermined effect is executed and before the predetermined effect is executed. An example of the effect control that makes it possible to change the corresponding display to a display mode different from the mode will be mainly explained. Such performance control is called a change-compatible display preview performance, and is executed by the performance control CPU 120.

Corresponding displays corresponding to the variable display include a pending display and an active display. As will be described later, in each of the pending display and the active display, an effect that changes the display mode may be performed depending on the expectation level of a jackpot. The "extremely hot" display is a display that indicates that a performance that suggests a state in which it is possible to specify a state in which the expectation level of a jackpot is extremely high will be executed.

[Example of displaying correspondence and suggesting images]
Next, an example of the presentation of the corresponding display and suggestion image executed by the presentation control CPU 120 will be described. FIG. 8-1 is a display screen diagram of the image display device 5 for illustrating an example of the correspondence display and suggestion image production by the variation correspondence display preview production.

In Figures 8-1 (A) to (I), at the stage of pending display, a suggestion image (treasure box image 085F004) that suggests that a predetermined effect (such as a display of...) is started to be displayed and is activated. An example of a specific performance is shown in which a predetermined performance is performed at the display stage, and then a performance that changes the display mode of the active display is performed. A performance that suggests that a predetermined performance will be performed using a suggestion image is called a preview suggestion performance.

As shown in FIGS. 8-1(A) to (I), the central part of the image display device 5 is decorated with "left", "middle", and "right" decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. The symbols are displayed in a variable manner. At the lower end of the display area of the image display device 5, there is a pending display area 085F010, which is an area where the pending display (pending display image) 085F001 is displayed, and an area where the active display (active display image) 085F002 is displayed. A certain active display area 085F003 is provided. The active display area 085F003 is provided at the center of the lower end of the display area of the image display device 5, and the hold display area 085F010 is provided on the left side of the active display area 085F003. The hold display area 085F010 separately displays a first hold display that displays first hold information corresponding to the first special figure game, and a second hold display that displays second hold information that corresponds to the second special figure game. It is possible to display. Note that the pending display area 085F010 may be provided so that a first pending display can be displayed on the left side of the active display area 085F003, and a second pending display can be displayed on the right side of the active display area 085F003. Further, the active display area 085F003 may be provided at the left or right end of the lower end of the display area of the image display device 5, and may be provided on the right or left side of such an end.

When hold storage information is generated, hold display 085F001 is displayed in order from the right end position in hold display area 085F010 in an increasing manner toward the left until the maximum number (4 pieces) is reached. When a variable display based on the pending memory is started, one pending display 085F001 (rightmost pending display) corresponding to the variable display to be started among the pending displays displayed in the pending display area 085F010 is deleted. It is displayed as an active display 085F002 in the active holding area 085F003 in such a manner that it is shifted (moved) to the active holding area 085F003. The remaining pending displays 085F001 are shifted (moved) toward the right one by one.

As shown in FIG. 8-1 (A), which shows the state when the preview suggestion effect is not executed, in which the treasure box image 085F004, which is the suggestion image, is not displayed, the normal display form of the pending display 085F001 is a small circular shape. , the normal display mode of the active display 085F002 is a larger circular shape than the pending display 085F001.

As shown in FIG. 8-1(B), the treasure box image 085F004, which is the suggestion image, starts to be displayed from the pending display 085F001 according to a preselected effect pattern. As shown in FIG. 8-1(B), when the treasure chest image 085F004 is displayed, the previously displayed pending display 085F001 is displayed in a manner as if it were hidden by a black circular area. 1(B), the treasure box image 085F004 is additionally displayed in a manner positioned in front of the pending display 085F001, overlapping at least a portion of the pending display 085F001 hidden in black. As a result, the preview suggestion effect is started. In addition,
The treasure chest image 085F004 may be displayed in a manner that overlaps with at least a part of the hold display 085F001 hidden in black, and may be displayed in a manner that overlaps only a part of the hold display 085F001, or may be displayed in a manner that overlaps with only a part of the hold display 085F001, or all of the hold display 085F001. may be displayed with duplicate correspondence.

Thereafter, the treasure box image 085F004 is shifted and displayed in accordance with the shift display of the pending display 085F001 while maintaining the positional relationship with the pending display 085F001 hidden in black.

As shown in FIG. 8-1(C), when a variable display corresponding to the hold display 085F001 targeted for the preview suggestion effect is executed during the preview suggestion effect, the treasure chest image 085F004 is added and the hold hidden in black is displayed. The display 085F001 is shifted and displayed in the active holding area 085F003, and is enlarged and displayed as the active display 085F002. At that time, the treasure box image 085F004 is also enlarged and displayed. As shown in Figure 8-1 (C), during the preview suggestion performance, the active display 085F002 that is the target of the preview suggestion performance is added with the treasure chest image 085F004 with the lid closed, hidden in black, and then put on hold. This is a special display mode in which a predetermined effect image 085F005 is displayed around the display 085F001. In this way, the state in which the lid of the treasure box image 085F004 is closed in the active display 085F003 is called a first preview suggestion presentation state.

In the active holding area 085F003, it is possible to recognize that the active display 085F002 is displayed in a special manner by executing an additional effect that adds a black hidden image 085F007 and an effect image display 085F005 that are larger in size than the active display 085F002. The performance is executed. Moreover, by executing such an additional effect, it is possible to appeal to the player that the active display 085F002 exists behind the hidden image 085F007 and the effect image display 085F005. In this way, at the stage of the active display 085F002, the additional effect using the hidden image 085F007 and the effect image display 085F005 is executed, so that at the stage of the pending display 085F001, the additional effect using only the hidden image is executed. The degree of appeal regarding additional effects can be made different between the suspended display stage and the active display stage (the degree of appeal is higher in the active display stage).

Thereafter, as shown in FIGS. 8-1(D) and (E), during the preview suggestion performance, the lid of the treasure box image 085F004 is opened and the preview performance plate 085F006 pops out. In this way, the state in which the lid of the treasure box image 085F004 is opened and the preview presentation plate 085F006 pops out in the active display 085F002 is called a second notice suggestion presentation state. When the lid is first opened, the preview effect plate 085F006 is in a state where no characters such as "..." are displayed in the small display area, as shown in FIG. 8-1 (D), and after that, as shown in FIG. As shown in -1(E), the display area is enlarged and a preview display effect is executed in which selected characters such as "Continue" are displayed. The preview effect plate 085F006 is displayed in an enlarged state in an area wider than the display range of the pending display 085F001, the treasure box image 085F004, and the effect image 085F005 in a manner that hides these images. In other words, an area that overlaps with both the first suggestion presentation state and the second suggestion presentation state, which will be described later, and one of the first suggestion presentation state and the second suggestion presentation state. The image of the preview effect plate 085F006 is added to the active display image 085F005 of the special mode using an area that is wider than the area that includes any of the overlapping areas (the area where the suggestion images overlap before the execution of the predetermined effect). Overlapping images are displayed.

In this way, by displaying characters that can identify the type of preview performance on the preview performance plate 085F006, it is suggested that a specific performance, such as a continuous performance (pseudo continuous performance), will be executed at a subsequent timing. A preview display effect is executed.

After that, as shown in FIG. 8-1 (F), when the preview display effect ends, the preview effect plate 085F006 is erased, and the hidden pending display 085F001, treasure chest image 085F004, and effect image 085F005 are displayed again. Ru. Then, as shown in FIG. 8-1 (G), the treasure box image 085F004, which is the preview suggestion image, is erased, and the effect image 085F005 that was displayed for additional production is also erased, and the active display 085F003 is hidden. The active display 085F002 that was previously displayed is displayed.

Then, as shown in FIG. 8-1(H), an explosion image 085F006 in which the active display 085F002 explodes radially is displayed. After such an explosion image 085F006 is displayed, as shown in FIG. 8-1 (I), an active display 085F002 with a changed display mode (color mode) is newly displayed in the active display 085F003. A special change performance exclusive to the preview suggestion performance is executed. Such a special change performance exclusive to the preview suggestion performance is executed as a common performance in the performance mode as shown in FIG. 8-1, regardless of the display mode after the change of the fluctuation response display. In other words, when the fluctuation compatible display preview performance is executed, the change performance of the fluctuation compatible display is executed in a common display format regardless of the display format after the change of the fluctuation compatible display.

As shown in Figure 8-1(C), a predetermined effect such as an effect that displays the "No way..." display, "Continue" display, "Decisive battle" display, and "Heavy heat" display in Figure 8-5 on the advance notice plate 085F006. It is possible to display a suggestion image such as the treasure box image 085F004 that suggests that the action will be executed in a manner that overlaps at least a part of the corresponding display (pending display 085F001, active display 085F002), and after the predetermined effect is executed, the As shown in 8-1(H) and (I), it is possible to change the corresponding display to a display mode different from the display mode before execution of the predetermined effect (FIG. 8-1(B)). When displaying a suggestion image in conjunction with the correspondence display, it is possible to make the player feel hopeful about the performance of the correspondence display itself.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 8-1(C), the corresponding display when the suggested image is displayed is displayed in a special display mode that is different from the display mode when the suggested image is not displayed. As shown in 6, since the number of times the display mode of the corresponding display changes depending on the performance content of the predetermined performance is different, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the performance content of the predetermined performance.

In addition, as shown in FIGS. 8-1(C) and (E), during the execution of the predetermined effect, an area where the suggestion images overlap (the first suggestion mode and the second suggestion mode) is displayed before the execution of the predetermined effect. the correspondence display of the special display mode by a wider area than the first suggestion mode and the second suggestion mode (including any area that overlaps with both the first suggestion mode and the second suggestion mode) Since the images related to the predetermined effect are overlapped with each other, the interest of the effect can be improved.

In addition, during the execution of the predetermined effect, an area where the suggestion image overlaps before the execution of the predetermined effect (an area where the suggestion image overlaps with both the first suggestion mode and the second suggestion mode, and an area where the suggestion image overlaps with both the first suggestion mode and the first suggestion mode) The image related to the predetermined effect is overlapped on the corresponding display of the special display mode using an area wider than the second suggestion mode (including any area overlapping with either one of the second suggestion mode) (Figure 8-1 (E) The preview effect plate 085F006 overlaps with the active display 085F002 in a wider area than the black hidden image 085F007 and effect image display 085F005 as shown in Figure 8-1(C), etc.) It is possible to emphasize that there is a corresponding display on the back side of the image.

Additionally, as shown in Figures 8-1 (C) and (D), when the corresponding display is displayed in a special display mode, additional effects are provided that make it possible to recognize that the corresponding display is displayed in a special display mode. (Production that adds a black concealed image 085F007 and effect image display 085F005 that are larger in size than the active display 085F002, etc.) can be executed, so it is possible to appeal to the player that the corresponding display is displayed in a special display mode. Can be done.

Furthermore, as shown in Figure 8-1, when changing the display format of the correspondence display after executing a predetermined effect, the display format of the correspondence display may be changed after deleting the suggestion image (such as in Figure 8-1 (G)). Since the display is changed (as shown in FIG. 8-1(H), etc.), the player's line of sight can be reliably guided to the corresponding display.

[Example of data table for variable response display preview production]
Next, a description will be given of an example of a data table used to produce a change-responsive display including a hold display and an active display as described with reference to FIG. 8-1. Such a data table is stored in a predetermined area of the ROM 121.

FIG. 8-2 shows execution of a variation-compatible display preview performance that determines whether to execute a variation-compatible display preview performance that executes a preview suggestion performance using the pending display 085F001 and active display 085F002 as shown in FIG. 8-1. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a determination table.

In FIG. 8-2, among the random numbers for performance that are updated by the performance control CPU 120, the extracted value of the random number SR4 for determining whether or not to execute a variable-compatible display preview performance, "variable-compatible display preview performance executed" and "variable-compatible display The selection relationship with each of ``Non-execution of advance notice performance'' is shown separately for cases in which the pending storage information that is subject to performance execution judgment is information that will result in a jackpot display result, and information that will result in a loss result. ing. In FIG. 8-2, in order to clearly show the selection ratio of whether or not to execute the fluctuation-compatible display preview performance, the relationship between the execution or non-execution of the fluctuation-compatible display preview performance and the selection ratio based on the extracted value of SR4 is shown. .

In the fluctuation-compatible display preview effect execution determination table of FIG. 8-2, the retention memory information that results in a jackpot display result is set so that execution is selected at a higher rate than the retention memory information that results in a loss display result. Data is set. As a result, when the variation-compatible display preview performance is executed, the expectation level for a jackpot display result is higher than when it is not executed, and the player's expectation can be increased.

When it is determined that "Fluctuation compatible display preview performance execution is not executed" in the fluctuation compatible display preview performance execution determination table in Figure 8-2, each pending storage information is , a performance pattern of a variable response display including a suspended display and an active display is selected and determined. On the other hand, when it is determined in the fluctuation-compatible display preview performance execution determination table in Figure 8-2 that "variation-compatible display preview performance is executed", each pending memory is Regarding the information, a performance pattern for display corresponding to fluctuations including a suspended display and an active display is selected and determined.

Next, with reference to FIGS. 8-3 and 8-4, a data table for selecting a performance pattern of a variable response display including a pending display and an active display will be explained for each piece of pending storage information. When selecting the effect pattern of the pending display and the active display for each pending memory information, first select and decide the final color of the fluctuation compatible display, that is, the final color of the active display 085F002, and then display the active display from the time the pending display appears. Select and determine the presentation pattern until the final display.

First, a data table used to select and determine the final color of the variation-compatible display, that is, the final color of the active display 085F002 will be described. FIG. 8-3 is used to select and determine the final color of the variable display based on the suspended memory information when it is decided not to execute the variable display preview effect explained in FIG. 8-2. FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an example of a variation-compatible display final color selection table. The final color selection table for display corresponding to fluctuations includes the final color selection table for display corresponding to fluctuation at jackpot (A) used when the fluctuation display result based on pending storage information becomes a jackpot display result, and the final color selection table for display corresponding to fluctuation at jackpot, which is used when the fluctuation display result based on pending storage information (B), which is used when the result is a negative display result, includes a final color selection table for display corresponding to negative time fluctuations.

In each data table of FIGS. 8-3(A) and (B), among the random numbers for effect updated by the effect control CPU 120, the extracted value of the random number SR2 for selecting the final color for display corresponding to fluctuations and the value of "active display final color" are shown. The selection relationship with each of the ``normal'' color, ``flashing'' color, ``blue'' color, ``green'' color, ``green'' color, ``red'' color, and ``gold'' color is shown. . In each of Figures 8-3 (A) and (B), in order to clearly show the selection ratio of the "active display final color", each color included in the "active display final color" and the selection based on the extracted value of SR4 are shown. The relationship with the proportion is shown. The "normal" color is the basic color of the hold display, and is displayed in an inconspicuous predetermined color such as gray. The "blinking" color (flashing display) is a performance color (performance mode) that indicates by blinking that the pending display can be changed, and for example, the display mode is set to blink in white and is displayed blinking.

In the fluctuation-compatible display preview effect execution determination table in Figure 8-3, the data is set so that the expectation level for a jackpot display result is high based on the relationship ``Normal < Flashing < Blue < Green < Red < Gold. There is. Thereby, it is possible to increase the player's expectations for the jackpot display result depending on the type of "active display final color".

FIG. 8-4 is a diagram showing a variation-compatible display performance pattern selection table that selects and determines a variation-compatible display performance pattern for each fluctuation-compatible display final color determined in the fluctuation-compatible display preview performance execution determination table of FIG. 8-3. be.

Figure 8-4 shows the final normal color effect pattern selection table (A) used when the final color of the variable-compatible display is a normal color, and the final blinking color (B) used when the final color of the variable-compatible display is a blinking color. Production pattern selection table, (C) final blue production pattern selection table used when the final variation compatible display color is blue, (D) final green production pattern selection table used when the variation compatible display final color is blue, variation A final red effect pattern selection table (E) used when the final corresponding display color is red, and a final gold effect pattern selection table (F) used when the final variable corresponding display color is gold are included.

Each data table in Figures 8-4 (A) to (F) shows the display mode of the hold display at each stage from the 4th hold to the 1st hold, and the display change effect from the 1st to 3rd active time. A performance pattern number is attached to the performance pattern showing the display mode of active display at each stage. The "first pending display" means the oldest pending display among the maximum four pending displays, and the one displayed before the active display.

In Figures 8-4 (A) to (F), "2nd item on hold" is a hold display based on the hold memory information that occurs next to "1st item on hold" among the maximum 4 hold displays. This means a pending display that is displayed two positions before the active display. "3rd item pending" is a pending display based on the pending storage information that occurs next to "2nd item pending" out of the maximum 4 pending displays, and is displayed 3 places before the active display. It means a pending display. "4th item pending" is a pending display based on the latest pending storage information that occurs after "3rd item pending" out of the maximum 4 pending displays, and is displayed 4 places before the active display. This means a pending display.

In this embodiment, there are a maximum of three active effects that can change the active display.
Can be executed twice. In FIGS. 8-4(A) to (F), the "first active display" means the active display after the first performance among the maximum three active changes possible. In this case, the color of the active display after the end of the first active variable effect is the final color of the variable-compatible display. "Second active" refers to the active display after the second performance among the maximum three active changes possible. In this case, the color of the active display after the end of the second active variable effect is the final color of the variable-compatible display. "Third active" refers to the active display after the third performance out of the maximum three active changes possible. In this case, the color of the active display after the end of the third active variable effect is the final color of the variable-compatible display.

In Figures 8-4 (A) to (F), in the "1st active" to "3rd active" columns, the parts with diagonal lines and no color are the numbers corresponding to the target number of times. This indicates that the active changeable performance is not executed. For example, taking Figure 8-4(D) as an example, in production pattern 7, the active changeable production is executed only once, in production pattern 8, the active changeable production is executed only twice, and in production pattern 9, the active variation is executed only once. The variable performance is executed three times.

In Figures 8-4 (A) to (F), at the stage of displaying "1st item on hold" to "4th item on hold", the information is displayed in each of "1st item on hold" to "4th item on hold". The pending display 085F001 is displayed in the same color. In Figures 8-4 (A) to (F), at the active display stage of "1st active" to "3rd active", the colors indicated for "1st active" to "3rd active" are displayed as active. An active display 085F002 after the changeable effect is displayed. In the figure, "through" indicates normal color, "dot" indicates blinking color, "blue" indicates blue, "green" indicates green, "red" indicates red, and "gold" indicates gold.

An example of execution of the variation-compatible display performance pattern will be described using the performance pattern 18 of FIG. 8-4(F) as an example. When a new pending display is displayed as "4th pending", the pending display is displayed in normal color. When a new pending display or a pending display shifted from "4th pending" is displayed as "3rd pending", the pending display is displayed in blue. When a new pending display or a pending display shifted from "3rd pending" is displayed as "2nd pending", the pending display is displayed in blue. When a new pending display or a pending display shifted from "2nd pending" is displayed as "1st pending", the pending display is displayed in blue. Then, regarding the active display shifted from "first pending", in "first active", the active display is displayed in green after the active changeable effect. In the "second active", the active display is displayed in red after the active changeable effect. In the "3rd active", the active display is displayed in gold after the active changeable effect. In this manner, in the effect pattern 18, a new hold display is displayed in such an effect pattern, and an effect in which the display mode (display color) changes is executed.

In each of the data tables in FIGS. 8-4 (A) to (F), among the random numbers for performance updated by the performance control CPU 120, the extracted value of the random number SR3 for selecting a variable-compatible display performance pattern and each performance pattern are shown. Selection relationships are shown. In each of FIGS. 8-4(A) to (F), in order to clearly show the selection ratio of the performance patterns, the relationship between each performance pattern and the selection ratio based on the extracted value of SR3 is shown.

Next, when it is determined in the fluctuation compatible display preview performance execution determination table of Figure 8-2 that "variable compatible display preview performance is executed", the variable response including the suspended display and active display is performed for each pending storage information of the performance target. A data table for selecting a performance pattern of display preview performance will be explained.

FIG. 8-5 shows the selection of the type of preview display performance in the variable display preview performance for the variable display based on the pending storage information when the decision is made to execute the fluctuation compatible display preview performance described in FIG. 8-2. It is a figure which shows the example of a preview display performance type selection table used for making a decision. The type of preview display effect selected in FIG. 8-5 is the type of character of the preview display effect in which characters are displayed on the preview effect plate 085F006 as shown in FIG. 8-1.

The variable corresponding display preview performance type selection table includes the jackpot preview display performance type selection table (A) used when the variable display result based on the pending memory information becomes the jackpot display result, and the variable display based on the pending memory information. (B), which is used when the result is a failure display result, is included.

In each of the data tables in FIGS. 8-5(A) and (B), among the random numbers for effects updated by the effect control CPU 120, the extracted value of the random number SR5 for selecting the type of preview display effect and the "type of preview display effect" are shown. The selection relationship with each of the character types displayed on the preview effect plate 085F006 is shown as "No way...", "Continuation", "Decisive battle", and "Very hot". In each of Figures 8-5 (A) and (B), in order to clearly show the selection ratio of the "notice display effect type", each character type included in the "notice display effect type" and the extraction of SR5 are shown. The relationship between the selection rate and the value is shown.

"No way..." in Figures 8-5 (A) and (B) means that the player expects to win the jackpot without specifying the type of special performance that may be executed after the execution of the variable response display notice performance. This is a character for a performance that foretells that a special performance with a high degree of effectiveness may be executed (there are cases where the special performance is executed and cases where it is not executed).

"Continuation" in Figures 8-5 (A) and (B) is a type of special performance that may be executed after the preview display performance, and a pseudo-continuation performance may be executed (the special performance may be executed). This is a character used to foretell that something will happen (sometimes it will happen, sometimes it won't). Pseudo-continuous fluctuation is a pseudo-continuous fluctuation that is an effect display that makes it appear as if multiple fluctuations corresponding to multiple retained memories are occurring continuously, although it is originally a single fluctuation corresponding to one retained memory. It is an abbreviation that indicates. The pseudo-continuous fluctuation is a type of special effect that is executed more often when the fluctuation display results in a jackpot display result than when the fluctuation display results in a miss display result.

8-5 (A) and (B), a decisive battle effect can be executed as a type of special effect that may be executed after the execution of the preview display effect (the special effect is not executed). This is a character used to foretell that something will happen (sometimes it will happen, sometimes it won't). The decisive battle effect is an effect that is executed at a high rate in a variable pattern that is set to have a high rate of execution when a jackpot display result such as super reach etc. The player's character) and the enemy character (character on the player's enemy side) engage in a final battle called a "decisive battle," and when an ally character wins, a jackpot display result is displayed. This is a performance in which the level of expectation to be controlled into a jackpot game state is set higher than other standard performances.

8-5 (A) and (B) is a type of special performance that may be executed after the execution of the preview display performance. This is a character used to foretell that something will happen (sometimes it will be executed, sometimes it will not). A super-hot performance is a state in which the word "super-hot" is clearly displayed on the image display device, and a highly anticipated performance with a special jackpot display result is executed, creating a jackpot gaming state for the player. This is a production in which the level of controlled expectation is set higher than other standard productions.

In the preview display effect type selection table in Figure 8-5, "'No way...'<'Continue'<'DecisiveBattle'
The data is set so that the degree of expectation for a jackpot display result is high due to the relationship ``extremely hot''. Thereby, the player's expectations for the jackpot display result can be increased depending on the type of preview display performance using the display of the preview performance plate 085F006.

In addition, the characters displayed in the preview display performance in the motion-compatible display preview performance are not limited to "No way...", "Continue", "Decisive battle", and "Extreme heat", but also "Please...", "Reach", " "Super Reach", "Chance", "Great Chance", "Continuation x 2" (meaning that the pseudo series continues 2 times), "Continuation x 3" (meaning that the pseudo series continues 3 times), and "Final Battle" ( It is also possible to display other characters that can preview the performance that will be executed afterwards, such as a decisive battle performance in which the display result is derived and displayed.

Next, a preview display performance pattern selection table for selecting a performance pattern of the preview display performance when the type of preview display performance is selected in the preview display performance type selection table of FIG. 8-5 will be described. FIG. 8-6 is a diagram showing a preview display performance pattern selection table.

In FIG. 8-6, the same item data as in FIG. 8-4 is set. The data table in Figure 8-6 differs from the data table in Figure 8-4 in that in the "first active display", the active display is hidden in black with the effect image 085FS005 as shown in Figure 8-1(C). After the first notice suggestion effect in which 085FS002 is displayed is executed, the second notice suggestion effect is executed to display the notice effect plate 085FS006 as shown in FIGS. 8-1(D) to (E). 1(F) and (G), the preview effect plate 085FS006, effect image 085FS005, and additional effect images such as the black hidden image are erased, and the active image as shown in FIG. 8-1(H) is deleted. By executing the special change effect, an effect in which the display mode (color) of the active display 085FS002 changes is executed.

In the preview display effect pattern selection table of FIG. 8-6, when "No way..." is selected in the preview display effect type selection table of FIG. 8-5, the effect pattern 31 is selected, and the preview display effect of FIG. 8-5 is selected. The production pattern 32 is selected when "Continue" is selected in the type selection table, and the production pattern 33 is selected when "Decisive Battle" is selected in the preview display production type selection table of FIG. 8-5. The effect pattern 34 is selected when "Very hot" is selected in the advance notice display effect type selection table of -5.

In this way, when a selection decision is made to execute a preview display performance, a performance pattern for a variable response display is selected using a performance pattern selection table different from that when a selection decision is made not to perform a preview display performance. In Figure 8-6, the number of times the active display changes after the execution of the "No way..." display and the "Continue" display is two, but the active display changes after the execution of the "Decisive Battle" display and the "Intense Heat" display. Since the number of times the display changes is three, the number of times the display mode of the variable response display changes after the execution of the predetermined effect differs depending on the content of the predetermined effect.

Note that the same performance pattern selection table is used for the variation-compatible display performance pattern when the selection decision is made to execute the preview display performance and when the selection decision is made not to execute the preview display performance. When the performance pattern regarding the change in color of the variable response display is selected separately from the performance pattern for the variation compatible display notice, and the selection decision to execute the preview display performance is made, the performance pattern related to the color change of the variable response display is selected separately from the performance pattern related to the color change of the fluctuation compatible display. Using a data table for determining performance patterns, select and decide on the type of preview display performance, and combine these selection and decision results to create a performance pattern that changes the color of the variable response display and executes the preview display performance. Then, a variation-compatible display effect may be executed. In other words, the color change performance pattern of the fluctuation compatible display and the preview display performance pattern are selected and determined in separate data tables, and the performance of the fluctuation compatible display is executed using a performance pattern that is a combination of the selected and determined performance patterns. You may also do so.

Further, FIG. 8-6 shows an example in which one type of effect pattern is executed as an executable effect pattern according to each preview display effect type. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a plurality of selectable effect patterns are provided according to each preview display effect type, and one of the effect patterns can be selected based on the extracted value of a predetermined effect random number updated by the effect control CPU 120. It may be possible to select a performance pattern and make it executable.

In addition, in FIG. 8-6, the display mode change performance can be performed up to three times during the active display stage, but the present invention is not limited to this. It may be executed any number of times as long as it is executed more than once.

[Notice display performance timing of preview display performance]
Next, the execution timing of the preview display performance using the preview display performance plate 085FS006 in the preview display performance will be explained.

In the above-mentioned preview display performance, the preview display performance plate 085FS006 displays characters selected from multiple types of characters such as "No way...", "Continue", "Decisive Battle", and "Extremely Hot". The timing control of the preview display effect for displaying these characters will be explained below.

In the above-mentioned preview display performance, the preview display performance plate 085FS006 displays characters selected from multiple types of characters such as "No way...", "Continue", "Decisive Battle", and "Extremely Hot". The timing control of the preview display effect for displaying these characters will be explained below.

FIG. 8-7 is a timing chart showing an example of controlling the timing of executing the preview display performance in the preview display performance as described above. FIG. 8-7(A) shows a first timing T1, a second timing T2, and a third timing T3 that can be selected as the execution start timing of the preview display performance within the performance period of the preview display performance. ing. In addition, in Figure 8-7, (B) "No way..." display example, (C) "Continue" display example, (D) "Decisive Battle" display example, and (E ) The respective control timings of the "extreme heat" display example are shown for comparison.

Each of the preview display effects shown in FIGS. 8-7(B) to (E) is one selected from the first timing T1, second timing T2, and third timing T3 shown in FIG. 8-7(A). Execution starts at the timing of As will be described later in Figure 8-9, in the relationship ``'No way...'' < ``Continue'' < ``Decisive battle'' < ``Very hot'', the higher the expectation of a jackpot, the later of T1 to T3. The execution of the preview display effect is set to start at the appropriate timing. Thereby, the player's expectation of winning the jackpot can be increased based on the timing at which the preview display performance is executed. Specifically, the later the timing at which the preview display performance is executed, the higher the player's expectation of winning the jackpot.

The preview display effects shown in Figures 8-7 (B) to (E) are as follows: ``Production period A of ``No way...'' < Production period B of ``Continuation'' < Production period C of ``Decisive battle'' < Production of ``Heated'' ``Period D'', the higher the expectation of a jackpot, the longer the display period of the characters on the preview effect plate 085FS006 is set. Thereby, since the length of the execution period of the preview display performance varies depending on the performance content, the performance can be executed in the execution period according to the performance content of the preview display performance.

[Example of data table for preview display performance]
Next, an example of a data table used to execute the preview display performance in the preview display performance as described with reference to FIGS. 8-7 will be described. Such a data table is stored in a predetermined area of the ROM 121.

FIG. 8-8 is a diagram showing a preview display performance period selection table for selecting the performance period of the preview display performance in the preview display performance as explained in FIG. 8-7.

FIG. 8-8 shows the correspondence between the types of preview display effects and the effect periods. In Figure 8-8, the data is set so that the higher the expectation of a jackpot, the longer the production period to select, such as "'No way...' < 'Continue' < 'Decisive battle' < 'Fierce heat'" has been done. Thereby, the higher the expectation of a jackpot, the more reliably the performance content (display content) can be shown to the player, and the more the performance content can be appealed to the player.

FIG. 8-9 is a diagram showing a preview display performance timing selection table for selecting timings T1 to T3 at which the preview display performance is executed in the preview display performance as explained in FIG. 8-7.

In FIG. 8-9, the selected relationship between the extracted value of the random number SR6 for preview display performance timing selection among the random numbers for performance updated by the performance control CPU 120 and each type of preview display performance is shown.

In Figure 8-9, the higher the expectation of a jackpot, the later the timing (T1<T2<T3) is selected, such as "'No way...' < 'Continue' < 'Decisive battle' < 'Fierce heat'". The data is set so that the ratio of execution of the predetermined effect is high.As a result, the ratio of which one of the multiple types of predetermined effects is executed differs depending on the execution timing of the predetermined effect. It is possible to draw the attention of the player to the timing.Furthermore, the later the preview display performance timing is, the higher the expectation of a jackpot becomes, so that the player's sense of expectation can be maintained for a long period of time.

[Example of flowchart for executing preview display performance]
Next, we will explain the process for setting a variable-compatible display effect (effect of a variable-compatible display including a pending display and an active display), including effect settings for executing the aforementioned preview display effect when new pending storage information occurs. do. FIG. 8-10 is a flowchart showing the variation-compatible display effect setting process.

The variation-compatible display effect setting process of FIGS. 8-10 is included in the process of setting various effects regarding the pending display and the active display in the advance notice setting process (S161 in FIG. 7). In the variation-compatible display performance setting process, first, the performance control command transmitted from the main board 11 at the time of starting winning is newly stored based on whether or not it has been received and newly stored in the performance control command reception buffer of the RAM 122. It is confirmed whether a starting prize has occurred (085FS001). If no new starting winnings have occurred, the process ends. On the other hand, if a new start-up win has occurred, information on whether the fluctuating display result will be a jackpot or a miss, and the type of fluctuation pattern, based on the content of the specific production control command sent at the time of the start-up win. (085FS002), and pre-reads the pending storage information.

Next, while extracting the value of the random number SR4, from the content of the pending memory information acquired in 085FS002, it is confirmed whether the fluctuating display result executed corresponding to the target pending memory information will be a jackpot display result. Using the preview display effect execution determination table of FIG. 8-2, it is determined whether or not the preview display effect is to be executed (085FS003).

Next, it is confirmed whether or not it was determined in 085FS003 that the preview display effect should be executed (085FS004). When it is determined in 085FS004 that the preview display effect will not be executed, the value of random number SR2 is extracted, and from the content of the pending memory information acquired in 085FS002, a variable display result is executed corresponding to the target pending memory information. Check whether or not it will be a jackpot display result, and select and determine the final color of the active display using either of the fluctuation-compatible display final color selection tables in Figures 8-3 (A) and (B) (085FS005 ).

Next, the value of random number SR3 is extracted, and one of the production pattern selection tables shown in Figures 8-4 (A) to (F) is selected based on the final color of the active display determined in 085FS005. Using the table, select the performance pattern of the suspended display and active display as described above (085FS006), and proceed to 085FS011.

On the other hand, when it is determined in the above-mentioned 085FS004 that the preview display effect is to be executed, the value of the random number SR5 is extracted, and from the content of the pending memory information acquired in 085FS002, the preview display effect is executed in accordance with the target pending memory information. Check whether the fluctuating display result will be a jackpot display result, and select and decide the type of preview display effect using the preview display effect type selection table in either of Figures 8-5 (A) or (B). (085FS007).

Next, the type of preview display performance determined in 085FS007 is confirmed, and the performance pattern of the preview display performance is selected and determined as described above using the preview display performance pattern selection table of FIG. 8-6 (085FS008).

Next, the type of preview display performance determined in 085FS007 is confirmed, and the performance period of the preview display performance is selected and determined as described above using the preview display performance period selection table of FIG. 8-8 (085FS009).

Next, extract the value of the selection random number SR6, check the type of preview display performance determined in 085FS007, and use the preview display performance timing selection table in Figure 8-9 to create the preview display performance as described above. Select and decide the presentation timing (085FS010), and proceed to 085FS011.

In 085FS011, performance data for executing a variable response display including a suspended display and an active display is stored for each suspended storage information in the performance pattern, performance period, and performance timing determined in 085FS006 or 085FS008 to 085FS0010. , starts execution of a variation-compatible display based on the effect data (085FS011), and ends the process.

By executing the fluctuation compatible display setting process as described above, the performance pattern of the fluctuation responsive display when the fluctuation compatible display preview performance is not executed is set and execution is started, and the fluctuation responsive display preview performance is also set. The performance pattern of the variable response display when executed is set and execution is started. The effect display of the variation-adaptive display based on the effect pattern set in the variation-adaptive display setting process is executed by the variation-adaptive display effect pattern execution process included in the prefetch notice setting process (step S161).

[Example of standardizing notification effects when changing to a specific display mode]
Next, there are cases where the variable-compatible display changes to a specific display format when the variable-compatible display preview effect is not being executed, and cases where the variable-compatible display changes to a specific display mode when the variable-compatible display preview effect is being executed. An example will be described in which a common notification effect is executed depending on the case where the information changes.

As mentioned above, when the fluctuation responsive display preview performance as shown in Figure 8-1 is executed, the change performance of the fluctuation compatible display is a common display format regardless of the display format after the fluctuation compatible display changes. This is the first change pattern to be executed.

For the first change pattern, when the variation compatible display preview performance is not executed, the change performance of the fluctuation compatible display is executed at different rates and in different performance modes depending on the display format after the corresponding display changes ( The second change pattern may be used. In this case, the second change pattern is the display mode after the change of the correspondence display, for example, when the change correspondence display changes from blue to green, and when the fluctuation correspondence display changes from green to red. At different times, multiple types of performance modes for the change performance of the fluctuation compatible display are provided for each type of display format after the change compatible display, and the performance style of the change performance for the fluctuation compatible display is set according to the display format after the change. There are different types of production modes depending on the mode. Furthermore, the selection ratios of the plurality of types of change effects, which differ depending on the display mode after the change, are set to be different depending on the display mode after the change of the fluctuation-compatible display. In this way, when the fluctuation-compatible display preview performance is not executed, the change performance of the fluctuation-compatible display can be performed at a different rate and in a different performance mode depending on the display format after the change of the corresponding display. It is a pattern of change.

In this way, when the change performance of the fluctuation response display is different between when the fluctuation response display preview performance is executed and when the fluctuation response display preview performance is not executed, the fluctuation response display changes to a specific display mode. When doing so, performance control is performed to enable execution of a common notification performance in both cases of the first change pattern and the second change pattern. For example, in both the first change pattern and the second change pattern, if the hold display or active display changes to "red", the performance control CPU 120 executes control to output a common special notification sound. be done.

In this way, when the variable response display changes to a specific display mode, a common notification effect can be executed in both the first change pattern and the second change pattern, so that the corresponding display changes to a specific display mode. It is possible to reliably notify that the mode has changed.

[Example of standardizing the timing of the preview display performance]
Next, a description will be given of an example of commonizing the timing of the preview display performance so that the preview display performance can be executed at the same timing regardless of the content of the performance.

In the variable-compatible display preview performance, the preview display performance that displays characters such as "No way...", "Continue", "Decisive Battle", and "Extremely Hot" is shown in Figures 8-7 and 8-9. As shown, an example has been shown in which the execution timing can be selected at different selection ratios depending on the content of the performance, so that the execution can be performed at different timings. However, such preview display performances that display words such as "Unexpectedly...", "Continue", "Decisive Battle", and "Extremely Hot" cannot be executed at the same timing regardless of the content of the production. The timing of the preview display performance may be made common. For example, for preview display performances that display characters such as "No way...", "Continue", "Decisive Battle", and "Extremely Hot", for example, the timing when the reach display mode is changed during a variable display, etc. is fixed. It may also be possible to execute at a common timing. If such a performance is executed, the preview display performance can be executed at a common timing regardless of the content of the performance, so that the player's attention can be directed to the predetermined performance at the common timing.

[Application of action effects to variable response display notice effects]
Next, when a predetermined effect, such as a character image acting on each of the pending display and active display, is executed, the display mode of the pending display or active display that was the target of the effect ( For example, when it is possible to perform an effect in which the display color (display color) changes, the pending display and active display in which the change-compatible display preview effect is executed will not be affected by the effect effect even if the effect effect is executed, and will not be affected by the effect effect described above. An example will be described in which a variable response display preview effect is executed using a selected effect pattern as shown in FIG.

FIG. 8-11 is a display screen diagram of the image display device 5 showing an example of application of the action effect to the change-adaptive display preview effect. In FIG. 8-11, (A1) to (D1) are executed when it is decided to execute the action effect for the suspended display or the active display when the change-compatible display preview effect is not executed. A display screen showing a normal action effect is shown. In FIG. 8-11, (A2) to (D2) are executed when it is decided to execute an action effect for a pending display or an active display when a change-compatible display preview effect is being executed. A display screen showing an action effect at the time of a change-adaptive display preview effect is shown.

Whether or not to perform the action performance is selected and determined separately from whether or not to perform the fluctuation-compatible display preview performance. In (A1) to (D1), a specific character image 085F011 is displayed as an effect when it is decided to execute the effect, and when the lightning bolt image 085F012 is applied to the pending display 085F001, (B1) An example is shown in which the display mode (color) of the pending display 085F001 of the action target changes both during the first action presentation of (C1) and during the second action presentation of (C1). has been done.

On the other hand, in (A2) to (D2), a specific character image 085F011 is displayed as an effect, similar to (A1) to (D1), as an effect when it is decided to execute the effect. When the lightning image 085F012 is displayed to act on the pending display 085F001 that is set to execute the fluctuation-compatible display preview effect, even during the first effect effect of (B2), the effect of (C2) is Even during the second action production, both are not affected by the action production, and the display mode (color) of the pending display 085F001 of the action target does not change, and the variation is handled according to the selected production pattern as described above. A display preview effect is executed.

In this way, the suspended display and active display in which the variable-compatible display preview performance is executed are not affected by the effect even if the effect is executed, and the variable-compatible display is displayed according to the selected performance pattern as described above. By executing a performance in which a preview performance is executed, it is possible to give the player the impression that the variable-compatible display preview performance is a special performance, and it is possible to improve the attention level and expectation of the variable-compatible display preview performance. can.

[Main effects obtained by feature part 085F]
[1] As shown in Figure 8-1(C), a production that displays the "Unexpectedly..." display, "Continue" display, "Decisive Battle" display, and "Extreme Heat" display in Figure 8-5 on the preview production plate 085F006. A suggestion image such as treasure box image 085F004 that suggests that a predetermined effect will be executed can be displayed in a manner that overlaps at least a part of the corresponding display (pending display 085F001, active display 085F002), and the predetermined effect can be executed. After that, as shown in Figures 8-1 (H) and (I), it is possible to change the corresponding display to a display format that is different from the display format before the execution of the predetermined effect (Figure 8-1 (B)). Therefore, when displaying a suggestion image in conjunction with the correspondence display, it is possible to make the player have a sense of expectation regarding the performance of the correspondence display itself.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 8-1(C), the corresponding display when the suggested image is displayed is displayed in a special display mode that is different from the display mode when the suggested image is not displayed. As shown in 6, since the number of times the display mode of the corresponding display changes depending on the performance content of the predetermined performance is different, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the performance content of the predetermined performance.

In addition, as shown in Figures 8-1 (C) and (E), during the execution of a predetermined effect, an area wider than the area where the suggested images overlap before the execution of the predetermined effect is used to display the corresponding display of the special display mode. By overlapping images related to the predetermined effect, it is possible to emphasize that a corresponding display exists on the back side of the image related to the predetermined effect. As shown in FIGS. 8-7 and 8-9, the ratio of which one of the multiple types of predetermined effects is executed varies depending on the execution timing of the predetermined effect. This can attract the attention of players.

[2] As shown in Figure 8-1 (C), (D), etc., when the corresponding display is displayed in the special display mode, addition that makes it possible to recognize that it is displayed in the special display mode Since it is possible to perform effects (such as effects that add a black hidden image 085F007 and an effect image display 085F005 that are larger in size than the active display 085F002), it is possible to appeal to the player that the corresponding display is displayed in a special display mode. be able to.

[3] As shown in Figure 8-1, when changing the display format of the correspondence display after executing a predetermined effect, the display format of the correspondence display is changed after deleting the suggestion image (such as in Figure 8-1 (G)). (FIG. 8-1(H), etc.), the player's line of sight can be reliably guided to the corresponding display.

[4] The preview display effects shown in Figures 8-7(B) to (E) are as follows: ``Production period A of ``No way...'' < Production period B of ``Continue'' < Production period C of ``Decisive battle'' < ``Intense heat.'' ``Production period D'', the higher the expectation of a jackpot, the longer the display period of the characters on the preview effect plate 085FS006 is set. Thereby, since the length of the execution period of the preview display performance varies depending on the performance content, the performance can be executed in the execution period according to the performance content of the preview display performance.

[5] As explained in [Example of standardization of notification effect when changing to a specific display mode], when the fluctuation-compatible display changes to a specific display mode, the first change pattern and the second change pattern are In either case, since a common notification effect can be executed, it is possible to reliably notify that the corresponding display has changed to a specific display mode.

[6] As explained in [Example of standardizing the timing of the preview display performance], the preview displays the words "No way...", "Continue", "Decisive Battle", and "Extremely Hot". Regarding the display performance, for example, if it can be executed at a fixed common timing such as the timing when the reach display mode is reached during a variable display, the preview display performance can be executed at a common timing regardless of the content of the performance. , the player's attention can be directed to the predetermined performance at the common timing.

(Explanation regarding characteristic parts 007F to 0010F)
Next, characteristic parts 007F to 010F of this embodiment will be explained. Characteristic parts 007F to 010F are characterized in that the performance control CPU 120 executes a main performance as a first performance and a sub performance as a second performance that is more difficult to recognize by the player than the first performance. Here, the starring appearance as the first performance is the performance of the side that is the main character of the performance and the side that the players' attention is directed towards. Furthermore, the secondary performance as the second performance is a performance that is performed along with the main character appearance, but is difficult for the player to recognize, and therefore is difficult to attract the attention of the player. In other words, it can be said that a starring role is a production in which the direction is more conspicuous than a side direction, and a side direction can be said to be a direction in which the direction is more modest than that of a leading role. The effects of the characteristic parts 007F to 010F described below may be executed in combination with the effects of the characteristic part 085F described above, or may be executed as effects provided separately from the effects of the characteristic part 085F described above. You may also do so.

In this embodiment, the main character and the sub effects are performed on the screen of the image display device 5 as a display area. The production control CPU 120 executes the main character appearance and the sub production at overlapping timings on the screen of the image display device 5. The main performance is performed using most of the display area of the screen of the image display device 5 in a manner that is more conspicuous than the side performance. Furthermore, the side effects are performed in a more modest manner than the main character in the corner of the screen, which is a smaller area than the main character. In addition, these main performances and sub-performances are performances that change into a plurality of stages, and as the stage increases, the degree of expectation that the game will be controlled to a jackpot game state as an advantageous state for the player increases.

Furthermore, the relationship between the main character as the first performance and the secondary performance as the second performance, which is more difficult for the player to recognize than the first performance, is that the size of the image displayed for the main character is larger than that for the secondary performance. That is, the position of the area where the main character is displayed is more noticeable to the player than the side effects (center position of the screen), and the priority of the image displayed for the main character is higher than that of the side effects. The production sound when the main character is performed is louder than the production sound when the sub-direction is performed, and the amount of light on the screen when the main character is performed is the same as the screen when the sub-direction is performed. or a combination of two or more. Here, an image having a high priority means that when the image displayed on the image display device 5 is composed of multiple layers, the layer of the image of the main character is located in a position before the layer of the image of the sub-director. This makes it easier for players to recognize it.

We will specifically explain the contents of the production of the lead role and the sub-direction. FIG. 9-1 is a diagram for explaining the contents of the lead role and sub-direction. As shown in FIG. 9-1, a plurality of stages of production are set for the lead role, from lead role A to lead role D. Furthermore, the sub-effects are set to have a plurality of stages of sub-effects A to D. Starring appearance A is a production in which a humanoid character image wearing no armor is displayed. Starring appearance B is an effect in which an image of a character holding a sword is displayed. Starring appearance C is an effect in which an image of a character holding a sword and a shield is displayed. Starring appearance D is an effect in which an image of a character holding a sword and a shield and wearing a crown is displayed. In this way, the main character is staged in a staged manner in which he wears more weapons.

Further, sub-effect A is an effect in which the box image is displayed in blue. Sub-effect B is an effect in which the box image changes from blue to green. Sub-rendering C is a rendering in which the box image changes from green to red. Sub-rendering D is a rendering in which the box image changes from red to gold. The main character appearance and sub-direction are usually executed from the main character appearance A and the sub-direction A. However, there is also a pattern in which the sub-effect is started at a stage higher than sub-effect B. Note that the starring role may be started from the stage of starring character B or higher. In addition, the direction is changed by at least one step between starring and acting as a sub-director. In other words, the main character A changes to at least the main character B, and the sub-direction A changes to at least the sub-director B. This eliminates the player's sense of regret.

In this way, the main character is a production in which the expectation of a jackpot increases as the character wears more weapons, and the sub production is a production in which the expectation of a jackpot increases as the color of the box image changes. It's a performance. In addition, the main character appearance ends at the timing when the reach is reached, but the side effects continue to be executed until the timing after the reach. Then, the box image displayed as a sub-effect will be released at the timing after the reach. Some kind of preview effect corresponding to the color of the box image is executed from among the box images. In addition, the sub effects have a pattern in which the stage changes after the reach.

Note that the starring appearance and the sub-direction may be started at different timings. Moreover, the main character appearance may be executed until after the reach, or the stage may change after the reach. Furthermore, a production involving a leading role and a sub production may be executed. For example, the character image displayed in the lead role may be displayed even after reaching the lead, and the weapons equipped by the character may appear from the box image displayed as a side effect. Further, the types of weapons that appear may differ depending on the form of the box image. Furthermore, if the main character has not changed to the main character D wearing a crown, an image of the crown corresponding to the main character D may appear from the box image.

Further, a predetermined performance may be performed separately from the main character appearance and sub-direction. The predetermined performance is not a performance indicating that the game is controlled to be in a jackpot game state, but is a lively performance that stimulates the execution of a leading role or a sub-performance afterwards. These starring appearances, sub effects, and predetermined effects are executed in response to the player's actions. Specifically, when the player operates the push button 31B at a predetermined button press timing, the player's motion is detected by the push sensor 35B, and based on the detected player's motion, the main character and the sub Either the performance or the predetermined performance is executed. When the starring role or sub-direction is executed, the stage of the leading role or the sub-direction changes. In this way, it is possible to encourage the player's actions and to suppress a decline in interest.

Further, if the stage of the main character appearance or the stage of the sub-performance does not change due to the button press, the predetermined performance will be executed. In this way, since some kind of effect is executed at the change timing, it is possible to suppress a decrease in interest. Note that the period during which the push sensor 35B can detect the player's movement (operation on the push button 31B) is set in advance, and if the player's movement is not detected within the valid period, the valid period ends. Afterwards, any one of the starring performance, sub-direction, and predetermined performance is executed.

Performances performed by operating the push button 31B, such as starring appearances, sub-performances, predetermined performances, etc., are referred to as button performances. For this button effect, a plurality of types of button effect patterns are set in which the number of times the push button 31B is operated is different. For example, a pattern with 10 button effects and a pattern with 15 button effects are provided.

FIG. 9-2 is a timing chart showing button effects. Figure 9-2 (A) is a diagram showing a 10-time button effect pattern in which the button press timing is set to 10 times, and Figure 9-2 (B) is a diagram showing a button press pattern set to 15 times. It is a diagram showing a pattern of 15 button effects being performed. FIG. 9-2 shows various effects executed from the start of variation until the stop of variation. Furthermore, the star mark in FIG. 9-2 indicates the timing at which the button is pressed. Although the button press timing is shown as one point, in reality, a predetermined period from the button press timing is set as the valid period during which the button operation is valid.

As shown in FIG. 9-2(A), in the 10-time button effect pattern, it is shown on the screen of the image display device 5 that the button effect is started after the start of variation. The starring appearance and the sub-direction are executed from the start timing of the button performance. When the main character appears, the main character A is executed, and when the sub-direction is performed, the sub-direction A is executed. After that, when the player operates the push button 31B at the timing of pressing the button for the first time, the stage of the sub-performance changes from sub-performance A to sub-performance B. The lead role remains as lead role A. When the player operates the push button 31B at the timing of pressing the button for the second time, the stage of the sub-performance changes from sub-performance B to sub-performance C. The lead role remains as lead role A.

When the player operates the push button 31B at the third and fourth button press timings, a screen is displayed indicating that the button performance will continue as a predetermined performance. When the player operates the push button 31B at the timing of pressing the button for the fifth time, the stage of the main character appearance changes from the main character appearance A to the main character appearance B. The co-director remains C, who appears in the lead role. When the player operates the push button 31B at the sixth press timing, a predetermined effect is executed. Next, when the player operates the push button 31B at the seventh press timing, the stage of the main character appearance changes from the main character B to the main character C. The co-director remains C, who appears in the lead role.

When the player operates the push button 31B at the timing of the eighth press, a predetermined effect is executed. When the player operates the push button 31B at the ninth button press timing, the stage of the sub-performance changes from sub-performance C to sub-performance D. The lead role remains as lead role C. Next, when the player operates the push button 31B at the tenth button press timing, a reach is established. At this point, the starring appearance ends with the starring appearance C, but the sub-direction D is executed even after the reach, and ends in the middle of the reach. The fluctuation is then stopped.

Further, the period from the press timing immediately before the start of the ready-to-reach until the start of the ready-to-reach is set as a predetermined effect prohibition period for restricting the execution of the predetermined effect. This is because if a predetermined effect is executed by the last button press before reaching the start of reach, the player's interest in the game decreases as they expect the next button press to perform the main character or sub-effect. This is because there is a possibility that it will get lost. In this way, it is possible to suppress a decrease in interest due to execution of the predetermined performance during the predetermined performance prohibition period. Note that the final button operation may not cause a reach, and in such a case, a predetermined effect prohibition period may be set so that the predetermined effect is not executed with the final button operation. Further, the predetermined performance prohibition period may be set over a period of multiple times of the button. Furthermore, the predetermined performance prohibition period may be set in the first half or middle of the performance, or a plurality of predetermined performance prohibition periods may be set in one button performance pattern.

Next, a 15-time button performance pattern will be explained. As shown in FIG. 9-2(B), in the 15-time button effect pattern, it is shown on the screen of the image display device 5 that the button effect is started after the start of variation. The starring appearance and the sub-direction are executed from the start timing of the button performance. When the main character appears, the main character A is executed, and when the sub-direction is performed, the sub-direction A is executed. Thereafter, when the player operates the push button 31B at the timing of pressing the button for the first time, the stage of the main character appearance changes from the main character appearance A to the main character appearance B. The co-director remains the same as the lead actor A. When the player operates the push button 31B at the second to fourth button press timings, a screen is displayed indicating that the button performance will continue as a predetermined performance.

When the player operates the push button 31B at the timing of the fifth press, the stage of the main character appearance changes from the main character B to the main character C. The co-director remains the same as the lead actor. When the player operates the push button 31B at the sixth to eighth button press timings, a screen indicating that the button performance will continue as a predetermined performance is displayed. When the player operates the push button 31B at the ninth press timing, the stage of the main character appearance changes from the main character appearance C to the main character appearance D. The co-director remains the same as the lead actor. When the player operates the push button 31B at the timing of pressing the button for the 10th to 13th time, a screen indicating that the button performance will continue as a predetermined performance is displayed.

When the player operates the push button 31B at the 14th button press timing, the stage of the sub-performance changes from sub-performance A to sub-performance D. The lead role remains as lead role D. Next, when the player operates the push button 31B at the 15th button press timing, a reach is established. At this point, the starring appearance ends with the starring appearance D, but the sub-direction D is executed even after the reach, and ends in the middle of the reach. The fluctuation is then stopped. As shown in the 15-time button performance pattern, the sub-performance may change from sub-performance A to sub-performance D by skipping the stages of sub-performance B and sub-performance C. Note that a pattern may be provided in which the main character skips an intermediate stage and changes to a stage where the expectation of a jackpot is high.

In addition, in the 15-time button performance pattern, the period from the press timing immediately before the start of the ready-to-reach until the start of the ready-to-reach is set as a predetermined performance prohibition period for restricting the execution of the predetermined performance. Note that the length of the predetermined performance prohibition period may be different between the 10-time button performance pattern and the 15-time button performance pattern.

Next, button effects executed on the screen of the image display device 5 will be explained. FIG. 9-3 is a display screen diagram showing an example of a ten-time button effect pattern. The effects are executed in the order shown in FIGS. 9-3 (A) to (J). FIG. 9-3 shows a part of the effect of the pattern of ten button effects shown in FIG. 9-2. FIG. 9-3(A) is a diagram showing the screen of the image display device 5 at the start of the fluctuation. At the start of the variation, the three decorative symbols begin to display the variation, and this situation is indicated by three downward arrows. In reality, the numerical patterns scroll from top to bottom. In addition, at the bottom left of the screen, an active display corresponding to the current fluctuating display is displayed on the pedestal, and to the right of it, two pending displays corresponding to pending memories that have not yet started fluctuating are displayed. .

When the button effect starts from the state shown in Figure 9-3 (A), the words "Button Rush" are displayed in the center of the screen as shown in Figure 9-3 (B), and the button is pressed multiple times. It is shown that the button effect will be executed. Further, in the upper left corner of the screen, the current state of fluctuation of the decorative pattern is displayed in a small size with a downward arrow. In addition, only the active display is displayed at the bottom left of the screen, and the pending display is erased. Note that the pending display may be displayed, or the active display may also be erased.

Next, an effect at the timing of the first button operation as shown in FIG. 9-3(C) is executed. As shown in FIG. 9-3(C), a humanoid character image is displayed in the central display area of the screen. A starring role is performed using a display area in which a character image is displayed. This lead appearance is lead appearance A in which the character does not have any weapons. Further, a button promotion image consisting of the characters "PUSH" is displayed so as to overlap the character image. By displaying the button promotion image, the player can be prompted to operate the push button 31B.

Further, a box image in the form of a box is displayed in an area on the right side of the screen that is narrower than the area in which the main character is displayed. A sub-effect is performed using this box image. This sub-effect is sub-effect A in which the color of the box image is blue. Furthermore, after the reach, a preview effect is executed in which an image corresponding to the color of the box image appears from among the box images. Further, a meter image is displayed below the character image. This meter image is an image that visually represents the number of times the button can be pressed, and the value of the meter decreases each time the button is pressed.

When the player presses the push button 31B from the state shown in FIG. 9-3(C), the sub-effect shown in FIG. 9-3(D) is executed as the effect for the first button operation. In this sub-effect, sub-effect B in which the color of the box image changes from blue to green is executed. Further, when sub-effect B is executed, effect sound indicating that the sub-effect is executed is output from the speakers 8L and 8R. The production sound of the sub production is output at a lower volume than the production sound of the main character, which will be described later.

Next, when the player presses the push button 31B at the next button press timing, a sub effect is executed as a second effect of button operation shown in FIG. 9-3(E). In this sub-effect, sub-effect C is executed in which the color of the box image changes from green to red. Furthermore, when the sub-effect C is executed, the speakers 8L and 8R output a performance sound with a volume lower than that of the main character, which indicates that the sub-effect is executed. Next, when the player presses the push button 31B, a predetermined performance shown in FIG. 9-3(F) is executed as a performance for the third time of button operation. In the predetermined effect, the words "Continue" are displayed in the center of the screen, indicating that the button effect will continue thereafter.

Next, as shown in FIG. 9-3 (G), when the player presses the push button 31B at a subsequent press timing, a starring role is executed as a performance for the fifth time of button operation. In this main character appearance, a main character appearance B in which the character image is an image holding a sword is executed. Further, when the main character appearance B is executed, a sound effect indicating that the main character appearance is to be performed is output from the speakers 8L and 8R. The production sound for the lead actor is output at a louder volume than the production sound for the sub production. Also, the meter value has decreased to near the center.

Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 9-3(H), when the player presses the push button 31B at the timing of pressing the button, a main character appearance is executed as a performance for the seventh time the button is pressed. In this main character appearance, a main character appearance C in which the character image is an image holding a shield is executed. Further, when the main character appearance C is executed, a performance sound having a louder volume than the sub-effect indicating that the main character appearance is to be performed is output from the speakers 8L and 8R. Also, the meter value decreases to a position to the right of the center.

Next, as shown in FIG. 9-3(I), when the player presses the push button 31B at the button press timing, a sub effect is executed as a effect for the ninth time the button is pressed. In this sub-effect, a sub-effect D in which the color of the box image changes from red to gold is executed. Further, when the sub-effect D is executed, the speakers 8L and 8R output a performance sound with a volume lower than that of the main character, which indicates that the sub-effect is executed. Also, the value on the meter has decreased to the point where it almost disappears.

Thereafter, when the player presses the push button 31B at the timing of pressing the button for the 10th time, a ready-to-reach as shown in FIG. 9-3 (J) is started as an effect for the 10th button operation. At the time of reach, a reach effect is executed in the center of the screen where the same numerical pattern is used. As a result, the character image showing the main role is deleted, but the box image showing the side effects remains displayed. During the subsequent reach, a preview effect is executed in which an image corresponding to the color of the box image appears from among the box images.

As a preview effect in which an image corresponding to the color of the box image appears from among the box images, for example, when the color of the box image changes to green, the word "chance" with low expectations is displayed, and the box When the color of the image changes to red, the word "Heat" with a higher level of expectation than the word "Chance" is displayed, and when the color of the box image changes to gold, the word "Heat" is displayed with a higher level of expectation than the word "Chance". What is necessary is to execute an effect that displays the characters ``extremely hot'' which are higher than the characters ``heat''. Furthermore, the content of the preview effect using the box image may be determined by a predetermined lottery that corresponds to the color of the box image. Furthermore, the preview performance may be such that an image of a character or the like appears instead of a display of characters. In such a case, the proportion of characters that appear may be made to differ depending on the form of the box image.

As shown in FIG. 9-3 (H), the main performance is performed in the center area of the screen with loud performance sound, and the sub performance is performed in the rightmost area of the screen with small performance sound. In this way, the main performance is performed in a manner that is noticeable to the player, and the sub-performance is performed in a manner that is more modest than the main performance. In this way, it is possible to increase the degree of recognition of the starring role, so it is possible to suppress a decrease in interest in the starring role.

Further, as shown in FIG. 9-3, the main character and the sub effects are performed on the screen of the image display device 5, which is a predetermined display area. In this way, it is possible to suitably perform the main character appearance and the sub effects in the display area where the degree of recognition by the player is high.

Next, another pattern of button effects executed on the screen of the image display device 5 will be explained. FIG. 9-4 is a display screen diagram showing an example of a 15-time button effect pattern. The effects are executed in the order shown in FIGS. 9-4 (A) to (J). In Figure 9-4, button effect 1 shown in Figure 9-2
Part of the performance of the five patterns is shown. After the fluctuation starts, as shown in FIG. 9-4(A), when the button effect starts, the words "Button Rush" are displayed. Thereafter, an effect at the timing of the first button operation as shown in FIG. 9-4(B) is executed. At the timing of the first button operation effect, a button promotion image consisting of the letters "PUSH" is displayed so as to overlap the character image.

When the player presses the push button 31B from the state shown in FIG. 9-4(B), the main character appearance shown in FIG. 9-4(C) is executed as an effect for the first button operation. In this main character appearance, a main character appearance B in which the character image is an image holding a sword is executed. Further, when the main character appearance B is executed, a sound effect indicating that the main character appearance is to be performed is output from the speakers 8L and 8R. The production sound for the lead actor is output at a louder volume than the production sound for the sub production.

Thereafter, when the player presses the push button 31B, the main character appearance shown in FIG. 9-4(D) is executed as a performance for the fifth time the button is pressed. In this main character appearance, a main character appearance C in which the character image is an image holding a shield is executed. Further, when the main character appearance C is executed, a performance sound having a louder volume than the sub-effect indicating that the main character appearance is to be performed is outputted from the speakers 8L and 8R. Also, the meter value has decreased to near the center.

Thereafter, when the player presses the push button 31B, the main character appearance shown in FIG. 9-4(E) is executed as a performance for the ninth time the button is pressed. In this main character appearance, a main character appearance D in which the character image is an image wearing a crown is executed. Further, when the main character appearance D is executed, a performance sound having a louder volume than the sub-effect indicating that the main character appearance is to be performed is outputted from the speakers 8L and 8R. Also, the value on the meter has decreased to the point where it almost disappears.

Thereafter, at the tenth button press timing, a button promotion image consisting of the characters "PUSH" is displayed so as to overlap the character image, as shown in FIG. 9-4(F). At this time, the value of the meter is a value indicating 0. In this state, when the player presses the push button 31B, a predetermined performance as shown in FIG. 9-4(G) is executed as a performance for the tenth time of button operation. In this predetermined effect, "+5 times" is displayed in the center of the screen, and the button effect appears to have been increased five times. This predetermined effect causes the meter image to extend to the right, indicating that the remaining five button effects have been extended.

Thereafter, as a performance for the 13th time of button operation, when the player presses the push button 31B, a predetermined performance shown in FIG. 9-4(H) is executed. In this predetermined effect, the words "Continue" are displayed in the center of the screen, indicating that the button effect will continue thereafter. In FIGS. 9-4(G) and (H), a plurality of types of modes are provided for the predetermined effect. Both modes indicate that the button effect continues. In this way, when the main character and the side effects are not changed, a lively effect is executed as the predetermined effect. In this way, since some kind of performance is executed at the button press timing, which is the timing at which the performance changes, it is possible to suppress a decrease in interest.

Note that the effect sound is also output when a predetermined effect is executed. The performance sound output in the predetermined performance has a volume lower than that of the main character or the sub-performance. However, the production sound of the predetermined production may be louder than the production sound of the sub-production, or may be louder than the production sound of the main character. Furthermore, the production sound for the lead role and the sub-production may be made to become louder as the stage of the production increases. Furthermore, the volume of the production sound for the main character does not increase in volume, but the volume of the production sound for the sub production may increase according to the stage of the production. Furthermore, the volume of the production sound for the sub-production does not increase in volume, but the volume of the production sound for the main character may increase in accordance with the stage of production. Furthermore, the volume of the production sounds for the main character, sub-production, and predetermined production may vary depending on the execution timing. For example, the volume may be low in the first half of the button presentation, and the volume may be high in the second half.

Next, as shown in FIG. 9-4(I), when the player presses the push button 31B, a sub-performance is executed as a performance for the 14th time of button operation. In this sub-effect, a sub-effect D in which the color of the box image changes from blue to gold is executed. In this pattern of sub-effects, sub-effects are executed from sub-effect A to sub-effect D, skipping intermediate stages. Thereafter, when the player presses the push button 31B at the timing of pressing the button for the 15th time, a reach as shown in FIG. 9-4 (J) is started as an effect for the 15th button operation. At the time of reach, a reach effect is executed in the center of the screen where the same numerical pattern is used. As a result, the character image showing the main role is deleted, but the box image showing the side effects remains displayed. During the subsequent reach, a preview effect is executed in which an image corresponding to the color of the box image appears from among the box images.

Next, a table for determining the content of button effects will be explained. FIG. 9-5 is an explanatory diagram showing a button effect determination table and a final mode determination table. FIG. 9-5(A) is a jackpot button effect determination table for determining whether or not there is a button effect at the time of a jackpot. FIG. 9-5(B) is a button performance determination table for miss time for determining whether or not there is a button performance when the game misses. These tables are stored in the ROM 121.

As shown in FIG. 9-5(A), in the case of a jackpot, it is determined at a rate of 40% without executing the button effect, and at a rate of 60% with the execution of the button effect. Further, as shown in FIG. 9-5(B), when the result is a miss, a 60% ratio is determined without executing the button effect, and a 40% ratio is determined with the execution of the button effect. From the tables shown in FIGS. 9-5(A) and 9-5(B), it is easier to determine that the button performance will be executed when there is a jackpot than when it is a loss. Note that the percentages in the table are the assigned random numbers expressed as percentages.

Further, FIG. 9-5(C) is a final mode determination table for determining the final mode of production for the lead role and the sub-direction. FIG. 9-5(C) is a jackpot final mode determination table for determining the final mode of the main character appearance and sub-direction at the time of a jackpot. FIG. 9-5(D) is a table for determining the final mode in the case of a loss for determining the final mode of the lead role and the sub-direction in the case of a failure.

As shown in Figure 9-5 (C), when a jackpot is won, a pattern in which the final mode of the lead role is lead role B and the final mode of the sub-direction is sub-direction B is determined at a rate of 10%, and the final mode of the lead role is A pattern in which the appearance is the main character C and the final form of the sub-direction is sub-direction B is determined at a rate of 15%, and a pattern in which the final form of the main character is main appearance C and the final form of the sub-direction is sub-direction C is determined. A pattern in which the final mode of the lead role is lead role C and the final mode of the sub-director is sub-director D is determined at a rate of 25%, and the final mode of the lead role is lead role D and sub-director D. A pattern in which the final aspect of the performance is sub-performance D is determined at a rate of 30%.

In addition, as shown in Figure 9-5 (D), when the lead appearance is unsuccessful, a pattern in which the final appearance of the lead role is lead appearance B and the final appearance of the sub-direction is sub-direction B is determined at a rate of 30%. A pattern in which the final appearance of the main character is the main character C and the final form of the sub-direction is the sub-direction B is determined at a rate of 25%. A pattern is determined at a rate of 20%, a pattern in which the final mode of the lead role is the lead role C, the final mode of the sub-direction is the sub-direction D is determined at a rate of 15%, and the final mode of the lead role is the lead role D. , a pattern in which the final form of the sub-effect is sub-effect D is determined at a rate of 10%.

From the table shown in FIG. 9-5, it can be seen that when a jackpot is won, the number of stages of the main character or side effects is higher than when it is a loss. Note that a pattern may be provided that is determined only when a jackpot is won. For example, as patterns that are determined only when a jackpot is won, a pattern for a leading role E or a sub-effect E may be provided.

Next, a detailed example pattern of button effects will be described. The button effects include a 10-time button effect pattern and a 15-time button effect pattern, and here, the 10-time button effect pattern will be explained as an example. FIG. 9-6 is a 10-time button performance pattern content determination table for determining the performance content for the 10-time button performance pattern. This table is stored in the ROM 121 together with the pattern content determination table for 15 button effects. In FIG. 9-6, only some of the button presentation patterns are disclosed. "..." in FIG. 9-6 indicates omission of description. Note that the button content determination table may be a table in which the execution rate or the type of execution differs depending on whether the jackpot is hit or not.

In FIG. 9-6, for each button performance pattern, the final mode and the content of the performance executed at the timing of the first to tenth button presses are described. Note that the description of the ratio is omitted. The final aspect is determined based on the final aspect determination table shown in FIG. 9-5. The button production pattern PT1-1 is a pattern in which the final appearance is the main character B and the sub production B. In PT1-1, a predetermined effect is executed at the timing of the first to third button presses. Next, at the timing of the fourth button press, the main character appearance changes from the main character A to the main character B. Next, a predetermined effect is executed at the fifth to eighth button press timings. Next, at the timing of the ninth button press, a sub-effect that changes from sub-effect A to sub-effect B is executed. Next, at the timing of the 10th button press, the ready-to-reach symbol becomes tenpai and the ready-to-reach is started.

The button production pattern PT2-1 is a pattern in which the final appearance is the main character C and the sub production B. In PT2-1, a predetermined effect is executed at the timing of pressing the button for the first time. Next, at the timing of pressing the button for the second time, the main character appearance changes from the main character A to the main character B. Next, a predetermined effect is executed at the third to fifth button press timings. Next, at the timing of the sixth button press, the main character appearance changes from the main character B to the main character C. Next, a predetermined effect is executed at the timing of the seventh to eighth button presses. Next, at the timing of the ninth button press, a sub-effect that changes from sub-effect A to sub-effect B is executed. Next, at the timing of the 10th button press, the ready-to-reach symbol becomes tenpai and the ready-to-reach is started.

The button production patterns PT3-1 to PT3-3 are patterns in which the final appearance is the main character C and the sub production C. In PT3-1, a predetermined effect is executed at the timing of pressing the button for the first time. Next, at the timing of pressing the button for the second time, the main character appearance changes from the main character A to the main character B. Next, a predetermined effect is executed at the third button press timing. Next, at the timing of the fourth button press, the main character appearance changes from the main character B to the main character C. Next, a predetermined effect is executed at the fifth button press timing. Next, at the timing of the sixth button press, a sub-effect that changes from sub-effect A to sub-effect B is executed. Next, a predetermined effect is executed at the timing of the seventh to eighth button presses. Next, at the timing of the ninth button press, a sub-effect that changes from sub-effect B to sub-effect C is executed. Next, at the timing of the 10th button press, the ready-to-reach symbol becomes tenpai and the ready-to-reach is started.

In PT3-2, a predetermined effect is executed at the timing of pressing the button for the first time. Next, at the timing of pressing the button for the second time, the main character appearance changes from the main character A to the main character B. Next, a predetermined effect is executed at the third button press timing. Next, at the timing of the fourth button press, the main character appearance changes from the main character B to the main character C. Next, a predetermined effect is executed at the fifth button press timing. Next, at the timing of the sixth button press, a sub-effect that changes from sub-effect A to sub-effect B is executed. Next, a predetermined effect is executed at the timing of the seventh to eighth button presses. Next, at the timing of the ninth button press, a sub-performance is executed in which the sub-performance that started from sub-performance B at the start of the button performance changes to sub-performance C. Next, at the timing of the 10th button press, the ready-to-reach symbol becomes tenpai and the ready-to-reach is started.

At PT3-3, a predetermined effect is executed at the timing of the first button press. Next, at the timing of pressing the button for the second time, the main character appearance changes from the main character A to the main character B. Next, a predetermined effect is executed at the third to fifth button press timings. Next, at the timing of the sixth button press, the main character appearance changes from the main character B to the main character C. Next, a predetermined effect is executed at the timing of the seventh to eighth button presses. Next, at the timing of the ninth button press, a sub-effect that changes from sub-effect B to sub-effect C is executed. Next, at the timing of the 10th button press, the ready-to-reach symbol becomes tenpai and the ready-to-reach is started.

The button performance patterns PT4-1 to PT4-2 are patterns in which the final appearance is the main character C and the sub performance D. In PT4-1, a predetermined effect is executed at the timing of pressing the button for the first time. Next, at the timing of pressing the button for the second time, the main character appearance changes from the main character A to the main character B. Next, a predetermined effect is executed at the third button press timing. Next, at the timing of the fourth button press, a sub-effect that changes from sub-effect A to sub-effect B is executed. Next, a predetermined effect is executed at the fifth to sixth button press timings. Next, at the timing of the seventh button press, the main character appearance changes from the main character B to the main character C. Next, a predetermined effect is executed at the timing of the eighth button press. Next, at the timing of the ninth button press, a sub-effect that changes from sub-effect B to sub-effect C is executed. Next, at the timing of the 10th button press, the ready-to-reach symbol becomes tenpai and the ready-to-reach is started. Here, in PT4-1, the final form of the sub-effect is sub-effect D, but it has only changed to sub-effect C at the start of the reach. At PT4-1, a sub-effect in which sub-effect C changes to sub-effect D after reach is executed.

The button performance pattern PT4-2 is a 10-time button performance pattern shown in FIGS. 9-2 and 9-3. At PT4-2, a sub-effect that changes from sub-effect A to sub-effect B is executed at the timing of the first button press. Next, a sub-effect that changes from sub-effect B to sub-effect C is executed at the second button press timing. Next, a predetermined effect is executed at the third to fourth button press timings. Next, at the timing of the fifth button press, the main character appearance changes from the main character A to the main character B. Next, a predetermined effect is executed at the timing of the sixth button press. Next, at the timing of the seventh button press, the main character appearance changes from the main character B to the main character C. Next, a predetermined effect is executed at the timing of the eighth button press. Next, at the timing of the ninth button press, a sub-effect that changes from sub-effect C to sub-effect D is executed. Next, at the timing of the 10th button press, the ready-to-reach symbol becomes tenpai and the ready-to-reach is started.

The button performance pattern PT5-1 is a pattern in which the final appearance is D as the main character and D as the sub-direction. In PT5-1, the main character appearance changes from the main character A to the main character B at the timing of pressing the button for the first time. Next, a predetermined effect is executed at the timing of pressing the button for the second time. Next, a sub-performance that changes from sub-performance A to sub-performance B is executed at the third button press timing. Next, a predetermined effect is executed at the timing of the fourth button press. Next, the main character appearance changes from the main character B to the main character C at the fifth button press timing. Next, a predetermined effect is executed at the timing of the sixth button press. Next, at the timing of the seventh button press, the main character appearance changes from the main character C to the main character D. Next, a predetermined effect is executed at the timing of the eighth button press. Next, at the timing of the ninth button press, a sub-effect that changes from sub-effect B to sub-effect C is executed. Next, at the timing of the 10th button press, the ready-to-reach symbol becomes tenpai and the ready-to-reach is started. Here, PT5
In -1, the final form of the sub-effect is sub-effect D, but it has only changed to sub-effect C at the start of reach. At PT5-1, a sub-effect in which sub-effect C changes to sub-effect D after reach is executed.

Taking PT3-1 and other patterns shown in Figure 9-6 as an example, the sub-direction changes to sub-direction C more when the main character is C than when the main character is B. A random value for each button effect pattern is assigned so that the ratio is high. In other words, the timing when the leading role changes to a direction with higher expectations is higher than the timing when the leading role changes to a direction with lower expectations. It's getting expensive. Therefore, even though the lead role has changed to a stage where expectations are high, the situation in which the side effects only change to a stage where expectations are low is reduced. Furthermore, by changing the side production before the main character changes, it is possible to prevent the player from losing expectations for the side production. Therefore, by doing this, it is possible to change the sub-direction according to the change in the lead role, and the performance is executed taking into consideration the stage of the lead role and the stage of the sub-direction, thereby suppressing a drop in interest. be able to.

Taking PT3-2 and other patterns shown in FIG. 9-6 as examples, PT3-2 is a pattern in which the sub-effect does not start from sub-effect A but starts from sub-effect B. In relation to PT3-2 and other patterns, when the main character's appearance starts, it changes to sub-direction C more when it starts with sub-direction A than when it starts with sub-direction B. A random value for each button effect pattern is assigned so that the ratio is high. In other words, when the lead role starts, it is better to start with sub-direction at a stage with low expectations than to start with sub-direction at a stage where expectations are high. and change easily. In this way, it is possible to increase the number of stages of sub-direction that change during the execution of the main character's appearance, and because the stage of the main character's appearance and the stage of sub-direction are executed in consideration, a drop in interest can be suppressed. can do.

Taking PT3-3 and other patterns shown in FIG. 9-6 as an example, if the main character is the main character C and the sub-direction is sub-direction A, the sub-direction A is changed to the sub-direction B. The random value of each button effect pattern is set so that the rate of changing sub-effect A to sub-effect C without changing it to sub-effect B is higher than the rate of changing it to sub-effect C after changing it. Allocated. In other words, if the lead role is changing to a stage where expectations are high and the side production is at a stage where expectations are low, it is better to change the appearance of the side production one by one step by step. The percentage of skipping changes is higher. In this way, it is possible to prevent the number of changes in the sub-direction from increasing even though the number of stages in the direction of the main character is high, and the stage of the main character and the stage of the sub-direction can be prevented from increasing. Since the performance is executed in consideration of the above, it is possible to suppress a decrease in interest.

Taking PT4-1 and other patterns shown in Figure 9-6 as an example, when the main character is main character C, the rate at which the sub-direction changes to sub-director D is higher than the rate at which the main character is changed to sub-director D. A random value for each button performance pattern is assigned so that the rate at which the sub-performance is changed to sub-performance D at the timing after the reach start is higher. In other words, the rate at which the sub-effect changes to the sub-effect D, which has the highest expectation level, is higher at the timing after the start of the reach, than when the sub-effect changes to the sub-effect D, which has the highest expectation level, before the start of the reach. There is. In this way, even if the main character stops changing due to the start of the reach, the expectation for the sub-effect to change to the highly anticipated sub-effect D where the sub-effect is controlled to be advantageous for the jackpot can be maintained. Since the stage of the main character and the stage of the sub-direction are taken into consideration, a drop in interest can be suppressed.

In addition, in the 10-time button performance pattern shown in Figure 9-6, each lead character is changed more easily after the 5-time button press timing has elapsed than before the 5-time button press timing has elapsed. A random value for the button performance pattern is assigned. In this way, the player's sense of anticipation can be maintained even in the latter half of the performance after a predetermined period of time has elapsed regarding the main character appearance that is performed in a manner that is noticeable to the player.

Next, a button presentation process for setting a button presentation will be explained. FIG. 9-7 is a flowchart showing button presentation processing. The button presentation process is included in the process executed in the variable display start setting process (S171 in FIG. 7). The production control CPU 120 first determines whether the variable display variation pattern to be executed this time is the variation pattern of super reach A (007FS001). The variation pattern of super reach A is a variation pattern in which an execution time is set for executing the performance of the 10-time button performance pattern. Whether or not it is a super reach variation pattern can be determined from the value of the variation pattern designation command sent from the main side to the sub side.

If the effect control CPU 120 determines in 007FS001 that it is a variation pattern of super reach A (007FS001; Y), it determines whether or not to execute the button effect based on the button effect determination table shown in FIG. 9-5. (007FS002). Next, the performance control CPU 120 determines in 007FS003 whether or not it has been determined to execute the button performance. When the performance control CPU 120 determines that there is no button performance execution (007FS003;N), the process ends.

When the production control CPU 120 determines in 007FS003 that the button production is to be executed (007FS003; Y), the production control CPU 120 determines the final mode of the lead role and the sub production based on the final mode determination table shown in FIG. 9-5 ( 007FS004). Next, the performance control CPU 120 determines a button performance pattern according to the final mode based on the pattern content determination table for 10 button performances shown in FIG. 9-6 (007FS005). Next, the performance control CPU 120 sets the button performance of the determined content to be executed (007FS006), and ends the process.

If the performance control CPU 120 determines in 007FS001 that it is not the variation pattern of Super Reach A (007FS001;N), it determines whether the variation pattern of the variable display to be executed this time is the variation pattern of Super Reach B. Determine (007FS007). If the performance control CPU 120 determines in 007FS007 that it is not a variation pattern of super reach B (007FS007; N), it ends the process.

If the performance control CPU 120 determines in 007FS007 that it is a variation pattern of super reach B (007FS007; Y), it determines whether or not to execute the button performance based on the button performance determination table shown in FIG. 9-5. (007FS008). Next, the performance control CPU 120 determines in 007FS009 whether or not it has been determined to execute the button performance. When the performance control CPU 120 determines that there is no button performance execution (007FS009;N), the process ends.

If the production control CPU 120 determines in 007FS009 that the button production is to be executed (007FS009; Y), the production control CPU 120 determines the final mode of the lead role and the sub production based on the final mode determination table shown in FIG. 9-5 ( 007FS010). Next, the performance control CPU 120 determines a button performance pattern according to the final mode using the pattern content determination table for 15 button performances (007FS011). Next, the performance control CPU 120 sets the button performance of the determined content to be executed (007FS006), and ends the process.

[Main configurations and effects obtained by characteristic parts 007F to 010F]
[1] Taking PT3-1 and other patterns shown in Figure 9-6 as examples, when the main character is C, the sub-direction is sub-direction C, rather than when the main character is B. A random value is assigned to each button effect pattern so that the rate of change is high. In other words, the timing when the leading role changes to a direction with higher expectations is higher than the timing when the leading role changes to a direction with lower expectations. It's getting expensive. Therefore, even though the lead role has changed to a stage where expectations are high, the situation in which the side effects only change to a stage where expectations are low is reduced. Furthermore, by changing the side production before the main character changes, it is possible to prevent the player from losing expectations for the side production. Therefore, by doing this, it is possible to change the sub-direction according to the change in the lead role, and the performance is executed taking into consideration the stage of the lead role and the stage of the sub-direction, thereby suppressing a drop in interest. be able to.

[2] Taking PT3-2 and other patterns shown in FIG. 9-6 as examples, PT3-2 is a pattern in which the sub-performance does not start from sub-performance A but starts from sub-performance B. In relation to PT3-2 and other patterns, when the main character's appearance starts, it changes to sub-direction C more when it starts with sub-direction A than when it starts with sub-direction B. A random value for each button effect pattern is assigned so that the ratio is high. In other words, when the lead role starts, it is better to start with sub-direction at a stage with low expectations than to start with sub-direction at a stage where expectations are high. and change easily. In this way, it is possible to increase the number of stages of sub-direction that change during the execution of the main character's appearance, and because the stage of the main character's appearance and the stage of sub-direction are executed in consideration, a drop in interest can be suppressed. can do.

[3] Taking PT3-3 and other patterns shown in Figure 9-6 as examples, if the main character is lead character C and the sub-direction is sub-direction A, sub-direction A is used as the sub-direction. Each button effect pattern is set so that the rate of changing sub-effect A to sub-effect C without changing it to sub-effect B is higher than the rate of changing to sub-effect C after changing to effect B. Random numbers are assigned. In other words, if the lead role is changing to a stage where expectations are high and the side production is at a stage where expectations are low, it is better to change the appearance of the side production one by one step by step. The percentage of skipping changes is higher. In this way, it is possible to prevent the number of changes in the sub-direction from increasing even though the number of stages in the direction of the main character is high, and the stage of the main character and the stage of the sub-direction can be prevented from increasing. Since the performance is executed in consideration of the above, it is possible to suppress a decrease in interest.

[4] Taking PT4-1 and other patterns shown in Figure 9-6 as examples, when the main character is the main character C, the rate at which the sub-direction changes to the sub-director D is higher than the rate at which the main character ends. A random value for each button performance pattern is assigned so that the rate at which the sub-performance is changed to sub-performance D at the timing after the start of the ready-to-reach is higher. In other words, the rate at which the sub-effect changes to the sub-effect D, which has the highest expectation level, is higher at the timing after the start of the reach, than when the sub-effect changes to the sub-effect D, which has the highest expectation level, before the start of the reach. There is. In this way, even if the main character stops changing due to the start of the reach, the expectation for the sub-effect to change to the highly anticipated sub-effect D where the sub-effect is controlled to be advantageous for the jackpot can be maintained. Since the stage of the main character and the stage of the sub-direction are taken into consideration, a drop in interest can be suppressed.

[5] As shown in FIG. 9-2, the main character changes based on the button being pressed and the push sensor 35B detecting the player's movement. According to this, it is possible to encourage the player's actions and to suppress a decrease in interest.

[6] As shown in FIG. 9-2, when the main character and the sub effects are not changed, a lively effect is performed as a predetermined effect. In this way, since some kind of effect is executed at the change timing, it is possible to suppress a decrease in interest.

[7] As shown in FIG. 9-3, the main performance is performed in the center area of the screen with loud performance sounds, and the sub performance is performed in the rightmost area of the screen with small performance sounds. In this way, the degree of recognition of the starring role can be increased, so that a decrease in interest in the starring role can be suppressed.

[8] As shown in FIG. 9-2, execution of the predetermined effect is restricted during the period from the press timing immediately before the start of the ready-to-reach until the start of the ready-to-reach. In this way, it is possible to suppress a decrease in interest due to execution of the predetermined performance during the predetermined performance prohibition period as a special period.

[9] In the 10-time button performance pattern shown in FIG. 9-6, it is easier to change the main character after the 5th button press timing has elapsed than before the 5th button press timing has elapsed. A random value for each button performance pattern is assigned. In this way, the player's sense of anticipation can be maintained even in the latter half of the performance after a predetermined period of time has elapsed regarding the main character appearance that is performed in a manner that is noticeable to the player.

[Other modifications of characteristic part 085F]
[1] As a display preview performance that responds to fluctuations, a performance that is executed from the pending display stage to the active display stage may be executed as shown in Figure 8-1, or a display that is executed only during the suspended display stage. An effect may be performed that is performed only during the active display stage, or an effect that is performed only during the active display stage.

[2] As shown in Figure 8-1, the fluctuation-compatible display preview performance includes a performance that is executed from the pending display stage to the active display stage, a performance that is performed only during the suspended display stage, and a performance that is performed only during the active display stage. Even if you select any two types of performances or three types of performances in a predetermined ratio (for example, a ratio that varies depending on the expectation level of jackpot) and execute it. good.

[3] In the variation-compatible display preview performance, as shown in FIG. 8-1, an example was shown in which an additional performance is executed that adds both the hidden image 085F007 and the effect image display 085F005 only in the active display stage, but the pending display In this stage, as well as in the active display stage, an additional effect may be performed in which both the hidden image 085F007 and the effect image display 085F005 are added.

[4] In the variable-compatible display preview performance, the length of the performance period varies depending on the content of the preview display performance, as shown in Figure 8-7, but when the length of the performance period differs, the length of the performance period varies. The types of sounds such as sound effects to be output and the types of displayed images such as effect images may also be different.

[5] In the variation response display preview performance, an example of displaying the treasure chest image 085F004 as a suggestion image from the pending display stage to the active display stage was shown as shown in FIG. 8-1, but the suggestion is not limited to this. The treasure box image 085F004 as an image may not be displayed in the pending display stage, but may be displayed in the active display stage.

[6] In the variation-compatible display preview performance, as shown in Figure 8-1, the treasure box image 085F004 as a suggestion image is displayed from the pending display stage to the active display stage, and the treasure box as a suggestion image is displayed. It is also possible to select and execute an effect in which the image 085F004 is not displayed in the hold display stage but is displayed in the active display stage at a predetermined ratio. In that case, the selection ratio of presentations may be made to differ depending on the degree of expectation of a jackpot.

[7] The above-mentioned variation-compatible display preview performance is an example of a performance in which a preview display performance is executed during the active display stage, but the present invention is not limited to this. good. Furthermore, the above-described variation-compatible display preview performance may be such that after the first preview display performance is executed during the hold display stage, the second preview display performance may be performed during the active display stage.

[8] The treasure box image 085F004 as a suggestion image displayed in the above-mentioned fluctuation-compatible display preview performance may be of multiple types (for example, multiple types of colors, multiple types of sizes, or A plurality of types of shapes, etc.) may be provided, and the ratio of selecting the treasure box images 085F004 to be displayed may vary depending on the degree of expectation of a jackpot. In this case, the display mode of the pending display 085F001 and the active display 085F002 in the variable response display (including the image displayed as an additional effect) is set as a common display mode regardless of the degree of expectation of a jackpot. In this way, although the player can estimate the level of expectation of the content of the change response display preview effect using the suggestion image, it is possible to make it difficult for the player to guess how the change response display will change. , it is possible to improve the interest of the performance.

[9] In Figure 8-6, only the case where the pending display in the "normal" display mode stage is hidden is shown as a case where the change-compatible display preview effect is executed. ”, “green”, “red”, etc., the pending display may be hidden. In that case, "blinking" is a mode of display that suggests that the pending display can be changed, so at the first change production in the active display stage, at least one color of "blue" or higher must be displayed. What is necessary is to change the display mode to a higher level than expected. In this way, it is possible to avoid reducing the interest of the player who, upon seeing the blinking display suggesting that the pending display can be changed, has the impression that there is a high possibility that the pending display will change.

[10] The above-described display mode of the fluctuation-responsive display (suspended display and active display) is a circular image whose color changes as a representative example. However, the display mode of the fluctuation responsive display (suspended display and active display) is not limited to this, and images of other shapes such as character images may be used, for example, and the display of the fluctuation responsive display (suspended display and active display) The change in aspect may be a change in an element other than color, such as the shape of the image.

[11] In the above-mentioned [Example of standardization of notification performance when changing to a specific display mode], in the variation compatible display preview performance, when the variation compatible display changes to a specific display format, the first change pattern and In any case with the second change pattern, control for outputting a common special notification sound has been described as an example of performance control that enables execution of a common notification performance. Control may be performed to display a common special notification that can identify the change. Furthermore, both the output of the common special notification sound and the common special notification display may be executed.

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

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

1 Pachinko game machine, 085F001 Hold display, 085F002 Active display, 5 Image display device, 120 CPU for effect control, 085F006 Preview effect plate, 085F004 Treasure box image, 085F007 Black hidden image, 085F005 Effect image display.

Claims (1)

A gaming machine that can play games,
a corresponding display means capable of displaying a corresponding display corresponding to the variable display;
Correspondence display changing means capable of changing the display mode of the correspondence display;
a predetermined effect execution means capable of executing a predetermined effect;
Suggestion image display means capable of displaying a suggestion image suggesting that the predetermined effect is to be executed;
Equipped with
Additional effects can be performed when the corresponding display is displayed in a special manner,
The predetermined performance suggests the content of the performance to be performed after the execution of the predetermined performance,
The corresponding display changing means is capable of changing the corresponding display after the execution of the predetermined effect to a display mode different from the display mode before the execution of the predetermined effect,
The suggested image display means includes:
The suggestion image can be displayed in a manner that overlaps at least a portion of the corresponding display,
Suggesting that the predetermined effect is to be executed by displaying the suggestion image in a first suggestion mode and then displaying it in a second suggestion mode;
The corresponding display when the suggestion image is displayed is displayed in a special display mode different from the display mode when the suggestion image is not displayed,
During the execution of the predetermined effect, before the execution of the predetermined effect, an image related to the predetermined effect is overlapped with the corresponding display of the special display mode in an area wider than an area where the suggestion images overlap;
The execution period of the predetermined performance varies depending on the content of the predetermined performance,
The ratio of which one of the plurality of types of predetermined effects is executed varies depending on the execution start timing of the predetermined effects,
A gaming machine in which the number of times the display mode of the corresponding display changes depending on the type of the predetermined performance is different .

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