JP7404164B2 - gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

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

In conventional gaming machines, a meter whose display mode can be changed from level 1 to bell 4 is displayed on the image display device, and based on the display mode of the meter becoming level 4, multiple super reach There is one in which any one of the reach effects is executed (for example, see Patent Document 1).

JP2015-221121A

However, in Patent Document 1, the problem is that one of the plurality of reach effects of super reach is only executed based on the change in the display mode of the meter to level 4, and the enjoyment of the game cannot be improved. There is.

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

The gaming machine of means A is
A gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to a player,
A light emitting means capable of emitting light;
a display means capable of displaying a specific display corresponding to the variable display;
Effect execution means capable of executing a specific display effect of displaying the specific display and a specific light emission effect of causing the light emitting means to emit light based on a predetermined condition being satisfied;
Suggestion performance execution means capable of executing a plurality of types of suggestion performances including a first suggestion performance, a second suggestion performance, a third suggestion performance, and a fourth suggestion performance as the suggestion performance suggesting control to be in the advantageous state. and,
The first development performance can be executed before the performance result of the first suggestion performance is announced, and the first development performance can be performed after the fact that the control is not controlled to the advantageous state as a performance result of the second suggestion performance is announced. A development performance execution means capable of executing a second development performance different from the first development performance;
a chance-up performance execution means capable of executing a chance-up performance with different expectations to be controlled to the advantageous state depending on the number of times the suggestion performance is executed;
Equipped with
The suggestive performance execution means is
The third suggestion performance can be executed after the first development performance is executed,
The fourth suggestion performance can be executed after the second development performance is executed,
The chance up effect execution means is
The number of times the chance-up effect is executed while the third suggestion effect is being executed is greater than the number of times the chance-up effect is executed when the first suggestion effect is being executed. It is possible to perform the above-mentioned chance-up production as follows,
The number of executions of the chance-up effect executed when the fourth suggestion effect is executed is set to be equal to or less than the number of executions of the chance-up effect executed when the second suggestion effect is executed. It is possible to perform the above-mentioned chance-up production,
The performance execution means executes the specific light emission performance so that the light emission of the light emission unit becomes recognizable to the player before the display of the specific display is completed in the specific display performance,
The ratio of being controlled to the advantageous state is higher when the specific light emission effect is executed than when the specific light emission effect is not executed.
It is characterized by
Furthermore, the gaming machine of means 1 is
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous for a player,
Suggestion performances that suggest being controlled to the advantageous state include a special suggestion performance (e.g., reach performance I) and a first suggestion performance (for example, Executing multiple types of suggestion performances including reach performance A), second suggestion performance (for example, reach performance B), third suggestion performance (for example, reach performance F), and fourth suggestion performance (for example, reach performance E) Possible suggestive effect execution means (for example, a portion where the effect control CPU 120 executes the effect processing during variable display shown in FIG. 10),
It is possible to execute the special development performance as the first development pattern before the performance result of the first suggestion performance is announced (for example, as shown in FIG. In the variable display, the part where the highly anticipated reach performance development notification performance is executed during the execution of the reach performance A), and the special development is performed after it is announced that the advantageous state will not be controlled as a result of the second suggestion performance. A special development performance different from the performance can be executed as a second development pattern (for example, as shown in Figure 11-8, in a variable display with a variation pattern of super reach ζ, the variable display result ( A development performance execution means (for example, a part where the performance control CPU 120 executes the variable displaying performance process shown in FIG. 10),
Equipped with
The suggestive performance execution means is
When the first development pattern is executed by the development effect execution means, after the execution of the special development effect, it is possible to execute the third suggestion effect, which has a higher expectation level than the first suggestion effect (for example, , as shown in FIG. 11-8, in the variable display of the variation pattern of super reach η, a high expectation level reach performance development notification performance is executed from the execution of reach performance A, and then a portion where reach performance F is further executed) ,
When the second development pattern is executed by the development effect execution means, the fourth suggestion effect can be executed after the execution of the special development effect (for example, as shown in FIG. 11-8, super reach In the variable display with the variation pattern of ζ, after the variable display result (missing) is once notified as the performance result of reach performance B, the reach performance E development notification performance is executed, and the part where reach performance E is further executed),
The performance period of the special development performance is longer than the performance period of the special development performance (for example, as shown in FIGS. 11-8 and 11-9, the length of the execution period of the high expectation level reach performance development notification performance) L7 is the part longer than L6b, which is the execution period of reach performance E development notification performance),
The special development effects include a primary effect in which the visibility of the effect image is reduced (for example, a blackout effect shown in FIGS. 11-10 and 11-55), and a effect executed after the first effect. A secondary effect (for example, the first effect shown in FIG. 11-10 and FIG. 11-55) in which the first stage information is displayed in a visible manner; A tertiary presentation (for example, the subsequent presentation shown in FIGS. 11-10 and 11-55) in which subsequent information with a higher degree of emphasis than the information is visibly displayed,
The period from when the special development performance is executed until it is announced that the advantageous state will be controlled is longer than the period from when the special development performance is executed until it is announced that the advantageous state will be controlled. The period is shorter (for example, as shown in Figures 11-8 and 11-9, the period from the start timing of the highly anticipated reach performance development notification performance to the end timing of the reach performance I (variable display result notification timing) The length L13 and the length L12 of the period from the start timing of the highly anticipated reach performance development notification performance to the end timing of the reach performance F are the length L12 from the start timing of the reach performance E development notification performance to the end timing of the reach performance E ( (The part set longer than the length L11 of the period up to (the notification timing of variable display results)),
The performance period of the second suggestion performance is longer than the performance period of the first suggestion performance (for example, as shown in FIG. (the part set longer than the period length L1),
moreover,
Light-emitting means capable of emitting light (for example, main lamp 9a, frame lamp 9b, attacker lamp 9c, movable lamp 9d, winning flash lamp 135SG009F),
Display means (e.g., image display device 5) capable of displaying a specific display (e.g., pending display and active display) corresponding to the variable display;
A specific display effect that displays the specific display based on the establishment of a predetermined condition (for example, the occurrence of a starting prize) (for example, a part that displays a pending display or an active display in any of display patterns α to display patterns γ) ), and a specific light emitting effect (for example, a flash effect when winning a prize) that causes the light emitting means to emit light;
Equipped with
The effect executing means executes the specific light emitting effect so that the light emission of the light emitting means can be recognized by the player before the display of the specific display is completed in the specific display effect (for example, as shown in FIG. -28, as shown in Figures 15-29 (A) to 15-32 (H), and Figures 15-49 (A) to 15-50 (D), before the display of the pending display is completed. The part that lights up the flash lamp 135SG009F when winning a prize),
The rate of being controlled to an advantageous state is higher when the specific light emitting effect is executed than when the specific light emitting effect is not executed (for example, as shown in FIG. 15-24, when the winning flash effect is executed, (If the flash effect is not executed at the time of winning, the percentage of control to be in the jackpot gaming state is higher than when the flash effect is not executed)
The light emitting means includes a first light emitting means (e.g. winning flash lamp 135SG009F) and a second light emitting means different from the first light emitting means (e.g. main lamp 9a, frame lamp 9b, attacker lamp 9c, movable body). lamp 9d);
The first light emitting means includes a first period from the start of the specific light emitting effect to a predetermined timing (for example, a period from the start of the previous period winning flash effect to the end timing of the previous period winning flash effect); A second period from the predetermined timing to the specific timing of the variable display that is the target of the specific light emitting effect (for example, from the start of the late winning flash effect to the start timing of the variable display that is the target of the winning flash effect) (for example, as shown in FIG. 15-28, the prize-winning flash lamp 135SG009F has a brightness of C1 and (The part that blinks at cycle T1, and during the execution period of the flash effect at the time of winning in the second half, the brightness is C2 and blinks at cycle T2),
The second light emitting means emits light in a manner that corresponds to the specific light emission effect during the first period, and emits light in a manner that corresponds to the variable display being executed during the second period (for example, in FIG. 15-28 As shown in , the main lamp 9a, the frame lamp 9b, the attacker lamp 9c, and the movable lamp 9d flash at a brightness C1 and cycle T1 during the execution period of the flash effect at the time of winning in the first period, and during the execution period of the flash effect at the time of winning in the second period. During the period, the part that blinks at a brightness of C2 and a period of T0),
It is characterized by
According to this feature, when the fourth suggestion effect is executed after the execution of the special development effect, the period until the control to be controlled to an advantageous state is announced is excessively long, which reduces the interest in the game. In addition to suppressing the decline, in the case where a special suggestion performance is executed after the execution of a special development performance, it is possible to suitably make the player pay attention to the special suggestion performance before being informed that the situation is controlled to be advantageous. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest in the game. Furthermore, since the light emitting means emits light before the display of the specific display is completed, it becomes easier for the player to recognize the specific display that is the target of the specific light emission effect. By causing not only the first light emitting means but also the second light emitting means to emit light in a manner corresponding to the specific light emitting effect, it is possible to make the specific light emitting effect more conspicuous. This makes it even easier for players to recognize.

Further, the embodiments for carrying out the invention described below include the invention related to the following means A. Conventionally, in gaming machines, based on the establishment of a predetermined condition (entering the starting area of the game ball) as shown in Japanese Patent Application Laid-open No. 2016-105941, a specific display based on the establishment of the predetermined condition ( A pending display or an active display) can be displayed on the display means, and a pre-read notice indicating that the variable display will be controlled in an advantageous state even before the start of the variable display can be executed for the variable display based on the establishment of the predetermined condition. There is something. Furthermore, some conventional game machines are capable of executing a pre-read notice (specific light emission performance) by causing a light emitting means provided in the game machine to emit light.

However, depending on the timing at which the display of the specific display is started and the timing at which the specific light emission effect is started, it may become difficult for the player to recognize the specific display that is the target of the specific light emission effect.

The present invention has been made with attention to such problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that allows a player to easily recognize a specific display that is a target of a specific light emission effect.

The gaming machine of means A is
A gaming machine (for example, Pachinko gaming machine 1) that can perform variable display and can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous to the player,
Light-emitting means capable of emitting light (for example, main lamp 9a, frame lamp 9b, attacker lamp 9c, movable lamp 9d, winning flash lamp 135SG009F),
Display means (e.g., image display device 5) capable of displaying a specific display (e.g., pending display and active display) corresponding to the variable display;
A specific display effect that displays the specific display based on the establishment of a predetermined condition (for example, the occurrence of a starting prize) (for example, a part that displays a pending display or an active display in any of display patterns α to display patterns γ) ), and a specific light emitting effect (for example, a flash effect when winning a prize) that causes the light emitting means to emit light;
Equipped with
The effect executing means executes the specific light emitting effect so that the light emission of the light emitting means can be recognized by the player before the display of the specific display is completed in the specific display effect (for example, as shown in FIG. -28, as shown in Figures 15-29 (A) to 15-32 (H), and Figures 15-49 (A) to 15-50 (D), before the display of the pending display is completed. The part that lights up the flash lamp 135SG009F when winning a prize),
The rate of being controlled to an advantageous state is higher when the specific light emitting effect is executed than when the specific light emitting effect is not executed (for example, as shown in FIG. 15-24, when the winning flash effect is executed, (If the flash effect is not executed at the time of winning, the percentage of control to be in the jackpot gaming state is higher than when the flash effect is not executed)
The light emitting means includes a first light emitting means (e.g. winning flash lamp 135SG009F) and a second light emitting means different from the first light emitting means (e.g. main lamp 9a, frame lamp 9b, attacker lamp 9c, movable body). lamp 9d);
The first light emitting means includes a first period from the start of the specific light emitting effect to a predetermined timing (for example, a period from the start of the previous period winning flash effect to the end timing of the previous period winning flash effect); A second period from the predetermined timing to the specific timing of the variable display that is the target of the specific light emitting effect (for example, from the start of the late winning flash effect to the start timing of the variable display that is the target of the winning flash effect) (for example, as shown in FIG. 15-28, the prize-winning flash lamp 135SG009F has a brightness of C1 and (The part that blinks at cycle T1, and during the execution period of the flash effect at the time of winning in the second half, the brightness is C2 and blinks at cycle T2),
The second light emitting means emits light in a manner that corresponds to the specific light emission effect during the first period, and emits light in a manner that corresponds to the variable display being executed during the second period (for example, in FIG. 15-28 As shown in , the main lamp 9a, the frame lamp 9b, the attacker lamp 9c, and the movable lamp 9d flash at a brightness C1 and cycle T1 during the execution period of the flash effect at the time of winning in the first period, and during the execution period of the flash effect at the time of winning in the second period. During the period, the part that blinks at a brightness of C2 and a period of T0),
It is characterized by
According to this feature, since the light emitting means emits light before the display of the specific display is completed, it becomes easier for the player to recognize the specific display that is the target of the specific light emission effect, and the first period of the specific light emission effect In this case, the specific light emitting effect can be made more conspicuous by causing not only the first light emitting means but also the second light emitting means to emit light in a manner corresponding to the specific light emitting effect. This makes it easier for the player to recognize the specific display.

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

It is a front view of the pachinko game machine in this embodiment. It is a rear perspective view of the pachinko game machine in this embodiment. It is a configuration diagram showing various control boards etc. installed in the pachinko game machine. It is a flowchart showing an example of game control main processing. It is a flowchart showing an example of timer interrupt processing for game control. It is a flowchart showing an example of special symbol process processing. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing a display result determination table. It is a diagram showing the numerical range of the jackpot and the numerical range of the loss with the time saving in the variable display of the first special figure in the normal state or the time saving state. 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. (A) and (B) are diagrams illustrating production control commands. It is an explanatory diagram showing each random number. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing a display result determination table. (A) is a diagram showing a configuration example of a jackpot type determination table, and (B) is a diagram showing contents of various jackpots. FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating a variation pattern. It is an explanatory diagram showing a variable display result, a fluctuation pattern, and a relationship. It is a timing chart showing the production period in each variation pattern. It is a timing chart showing the production period in each variation pattern. It is a timing chart showing the production period in each variation pattern. (A) is a diagram showing the details of the performance in the case of executing the high expectation level reach performance development notification performance, and (B) is a diagram showing a comparison between the first stage performance and the second stage performance. FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing an image display device. It is an explanatory diagram of a data holding area for game control. (A) is an explanatory diagram of the performance control data holding area, and (B) is an explanatory diagram of the reception command buffer at the time of starting winning. It is a flowchart which shows an example of starting prize winning determination processing. It is a flowchart showing an example of winning random value determination processing. It is a flowchart showing an example of special symbol normal processing. 3 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a variation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart showing an example of special symbol stop processing. It is a flowchart showing an example of jackpot termination processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a look-ahead notice performance setting process. It is a figure which shows the determination ratio of the display pattern and the presence or absence of execution of a pre-read notice effect. 3 is a flowchart illustrating an example of variable display start setting processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of meter effect determination processing. (A) is a diagram showing whether or not a meter performance is executed and the determination ratio of performance patterns, and (B) is an explanatory diagram of each performance pattern. 5 is a timing chart showing first to fifth timings in each variation pattern. It is a flowchart which shows an example of reach performance E development suggestion performance determination processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of branch destination suggestion performance decision processing. (A) is a diagram showing whether or not branch destination suggestion performance is executed and the determination ratio of the performance pattern, and (B) is an explanatory diagram of the performance pattern of branch destination suggestion performance. It is a flowchart which shows an example of reach performance G development suggestion performance determination processing. (A) is a diagram showing the ratio of ready-to-reach effects determined when hitting the jackpot, (B) is a diagram showing the ratio determining ready-to-reach effects when winning, and (C) is a diagram showing a comparison between reach effects C and D. , (D) is an explanatory diagram of the difference in the determination ratio of reach effect C and reach effect D in the variation pattern of super reach θ and the variation pattern of super reach κ at the time of jackpot, and (E) is an explanatory diagram of the difference in the determination ratio of reach effect C and reach effect D in the variation pattern of super reach θ at the time of jackpot. It is an explanatory diagram of the difference in the determination ratio of reach effect C and reach effect D in the variation pattern of reach θ and the variation pattern of super reach κ. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a chance up effect decision process. It is an explanatory diagram of an executable period of chance up performance during each reach performance. It is an explanatory diagram of a performance that can be executed as a chance-up performance. (A) to (D) are diagrams showing whether or not the chance-up performance is executed in each reach performance and the performance pattern, and (E) and (F) are explanatory diagrams of the performance pattern of the chance-up performance in each reach performance. be. It is a figure which shows the performance mode in the variable display of super reach. It is a figure which shows the performance mode in the variable display of super reach. It is a figure which shows the performance mode in the variable display of super reach. It is a figure which shows the performance mode in the variable display of super reach. It is a figure which shows the performance mode in the variable display of super reach. It is a figure which shows the performance mode in the variable display of super reach. 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It is a figure which shows the performance mode in the variable display of super reach. It is a figure which shows the performance mode in the variable display of super reach. It is a figure which shows the performance mode in the variable display of super reach. It is a figure which shows the performance mode in the variable display of super reach. It is a figure which shows the performance mode in the variable display of super reach. It is a figure which shows the image display apparatus in a modification. It is a figure which shows the change rate of the display mode of active display in a modification. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing whether or not a branch destination suggestion performance is executed and the determination ratio of a performance pattern in a variable display of a variation pattern of super reach κ in a modified example. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing whether or not a chance-up effect is executed and the determination ratio of the effect pattern in a variable display of the variation pattern of super reach κ in a modified example. FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram of the length of a revival performance in a modified example. It is a flowchart showing an example of special symbol process processing. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing a display result determination table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is a front view of a pachinko game machine. It is a configuration diagram showing various control boards etc. installed in the pachinko game machine. FIG. 2 is a front view of the image display device. (A) and (B) are diagrams illustrating production control commands. It is an explanatory diagram showing each random number. (A) is an explanatory diagram showing display result determination table 1, and (B) is an explanatory diagram showing display result determination table 2. (A) is a diagram showing a configuration example of a jackpot type determination table, and (B) is a diagram showing contents of various jackpots. FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating a variation pattern. It is an explanatory diagram showing a variable display result, a fluctuation pattern, and a relationship. It is a block diagram showing a configuration example of a data holding area for game control. (A) is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of the production control data holding area, (B) is a diagram showing an example of the configuration of the reception command buffer at the time of starting winning, and (C) is the configuration of the active display buffer. It is a figure which shows an example. It is a flowchart which shows an example of starting prize winning determination processing. It is a flowchart showing an example of winning random value determination processing. 3 is a flowchart illustrating an example of command analysis processing. It is a part of a flowchart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a prefetch notice setting process. It is a figure which shows the determination ratio of the display pattern and the presence or absence of execution of the pending display notice effect as a pre-read notice. It is a part of a flowchart which shows an example of specific display start effect execution processing. It is a figure which shows the performance aspect of the specific display start performance A. It is a diagram showing a performance mode of specific display start performance B. It is a flowchart showing an example of a winning flash effect execution process. It is a flowchart showing an example of a winning flash effect execution process. FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing presentation modes of a flash effect at the time of winning in the first period and a flash effect at the time of winning in the second period. It is a figure which shows the execution rate of the flash effect at the time of winning a prize. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production processing during variable display. (A) is a front view of the pachinko game machine with the game effect lamp lit at high brightness (C1), and (B) is a front view of the pachinko game machine with the game effect lamp turned off. be. A front view of the pachinko gaming machine in a state where the game effect lamp is lit at low brightness (C2) and a pachinko game machine showing the transition of the light emission mode of the game effect lamp when the game effect lamp is lit at low brightness. FIG. When a starting winning that is eligible for the winning flash effect occurs, the output of the sound corresponding to the winning flash effect, the lighting of the winning flash lamp, the game effect lamp, and the starting gate lamp, and the timing of displaying the effect image and silhouette image. FIG. It is a figure which shows the performance mode when the starting winning which becomes the object of the winning flash performance occurs during the variable display. It is a figure which shows the performance mode when the starting winning which becomes the object of the winning flash performance occurs during the variable display. It is a figure which shows the performance mode when the starting winning which becomes the object of the winning flash performance occurs during the variable display. It is a figure which shows the performance mode when the starting winning which becomes the object of the winning flash performance occurs during the variable display. 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It is a figure which shows the performance mode when the starting winning which becomes the object of the winning flash performance occurs during the variable display. In the case of a starting winning that is subject to the winning flash effect in the modified example, the output of the sound corresponding to the winning flash effect, the lighting of the winning flash lamp, the game effect lamp, and the starting gate lamp, and the display of the effect image and silhouette image. 3 is a timing chart showing the timing of . It is a figure which shows the performance mode when the starting winning which becomes the object of the flash performance at the time of winning occurs during the variable display in a modified example. It is a figure which shows the performance mode when the starting winning which becomes the object of the flash performance at the time of winning occurs during the variable display in a modified example. 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It is a figure which shows the performance mode when the starting winning which becomes the object of the flash performance at the time of winning occurs during the variable display in a modified example. It is a figure which shows the performance mode when the starting winning which becomes the object of the flash performance at the time of winning occurs during the variable display in a modified example. It is a timing chart showing the timing of the lighting of the winning flash lamp, the game effect lamp, and the starting port lamp, the display of the effect image and the silhouette image, and the operation of the movable body in a modified example. FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating a performance mode in a variable display that is a target of a flash performance when winning a prize in a modified example. FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating a performance mode in a variable display that is a target of a flash performance when winning a prize in a modified example. FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating a performance mode in a variable display that is a target of a flash performance when winning a prize in a modified example. FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating a performance mode in a variable display that is a target of a flash performance when winning a prize in a modified example. FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating a performance mode in a variable display that is a target of a flash performance when winning a prize in a modified example. FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating a performance mode in a variable display that is a target of a flash performance when winning a prize in a modified example. FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating a performance mode in a variable display that is a target of a flash performance when winning a prize in a modified example. FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating a performance mode in a variable display that is a target of a flash performance when winning a prize in a modified example. FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating a performance mode in a variable display that is a target of a flash performance when winning a prize in a modified example. FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating a performance mode in a variable display that is a target of a flash performance when winning a prize in a modified example. FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating a performance mode in a variable display that is a target of a flash performance when winning a prize in a modified example. FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating a performance mode in a variable display that is a target of a flash performance when winning a prize in a modified example. FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating a performance mode in a variable display that is a target of a flash performance when winning a prize in a modified example. FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating a performance mode in a variable display that is a target of a flash performance when winning a prize in a modified example. FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating a performance mode in a variable display that is a target of a flash performance when winning a prize in a modified example. FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating a performance mode in a variable display that is a target of a flash performance when winning a prize in a modified example. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a performance mode in a variable display that is a target of a flash performance when winning a prize in a modified example. It is a timing chart showing the timing of displaying a flash lamp and a silhouette image at the time of winning in a modified example. FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating a performance mode in a variable display that is a target of a flash performance when winning a prize in a modified example. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a performance mode in a variable display that is a target of a flash performance when winning a prize in a modified example. FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating a performance mode in a variable display that is a target of a flash performance when winning a prize in a modified example. FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating a performance mode in a variable display that is a target of a flash performance when winning a prize in a modified example. FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating a performance mode in a variable display that is a target of a flash performance when winning a prize in a modified example. FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating a performance mode in a variable display that is a target of a flash performance when winning a prize in a modified example. FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating a performance mode in a variable display that is a target of a flash performance when winning a prize in a modified example. FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating a performance mode in a variable display that is a target of a flash performance when winning a prize in a modified example. FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating a performance mode in a variable display that is a target of a flash performance when winning a prize in a modified example. FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating a performance mode in a variable display that is a target of a flash performance when winning a prize in a modified example. They are a timing chart showing the timing of the operation of the winning flash lamp and the movable body in a modified example, and a diagram showing the determination ratio of the timing at which the light emission mode of the winning flash lamp changes. It is a figure which shows the display mode of a hold display and an active display in a modification, the suggestion content of each display mode, and the selection ratio at the time of the winning slash effect execution decision. FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating presentation modes in a hold display and an active display when a winning flash effect is executed in a modified example. FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating presentation modes in a hold display and an active display when a winning flash effect is executed in a modified example. FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating presentation modes in a hold display and an active display when a winning flash effect is executed in a modified example. It is a figure which shows the performance mode when the starting winning which becomes the object of the flash performance at the time of winning occurs during the variable display in a modified example. It is a figure which shows the performance mode when the starting winning which becomes the object of the flash performance at the time of winning occurs during the variable display in a modified example. It is a figure which shows the performance mode when the starting winning which becomes the object of the flash performance at the time of winning occurs during the variable display in a modified example. It is a figure which shows the performance mode when the starting winning which becomes the object of the flash performance at the time of winning occurs during the variable display in a modified example. It is a figure which shows the performance mode when the starting winning which becomes the object of the flash performance at the time of winning occurs during the variable display in a modified example. It is a figure which shows the performance mode when the starting winning which becomes the object of the flash performance at the time of winning occurs during the variable display in a modified example. It is a figure which shows the performance mode when the starting winning which becomes the object of the flash performance at the time of winning occurs during the variable display in a modified example.

(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.

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

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

An image display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area on the game board 2. The image display device 5 is composed of, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display), an organic EL (electro luminescence), or the like, and displays various effect images. The image display device 5 may include a projector and a screen. The image display device 5 displays various effect images.

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

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

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

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. The first hold display 25A displays the number of first hold memories based on the number of lit LEDs. The second hold display 25B displays the second hold storage number based on the number of lit LEDs.

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

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

The variable prize winning ball device 6B (normal electric accessory) forms a second starting prize opening that changes between a closed state and an open state by a solenoid 81 (see FIG. 3). The variable prize winning ball device 6B includes, for example, an electric tulip-shaped accessory having a pair of movable wing pieces, and when the solenoid 81 is in the OFF state, the movable wing pieces are in a vertical position, so that the tips of the movable wing pieces are comes close to the winning ball device 6A, and enters a closed state in which the game ball does not enter the second starting winning opening (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, three locations on the lower left side of the game area and one location above the variable winning ball device 6B), there are always kept in a constant open state by predetermined ball receiver members. A general prize opening 10 is provided. In this case, when entering any of the general winning holes 10, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In addition to the above structure, the surface of the game board 2 is provided with a windmill that changes the downward direction and speed of the game ball and a large number of obstacle nails. At the 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(Outline 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 ordinary symbol (ordinary symbol missed symbol) is stopped and displayed as a confirmed ordinary symbol, the display result of the ordinary symbol becomes "ordinary symbol missed". 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 winning hole (winning) during the period when the special drawing game is being executed or during the period when the jackpot game state described below is being controlled (a starting winning has occurred, but the starting winning is based on the starting winning). If the special figure game cannot be executed immediately), the execution of the special figure 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 special symbol (missing symbol, for example "-") different from the above is stopped and displayed, it becomes a "missing" symbol. It should be noted that the "loss" in this pachinko game machine 1 includes the "loss with time saving" which is controlled from the next variable display to a high base state (time saving state) without going through the jackpot game.

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.

In the jackpot game state, the jackpot formed by the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened in a predetermined manner. The open state is determined by the timing when a predetermined period of time (for example, 29 seconds or 1.8 seconds) elapses, or the timing until the number of game balls that enter the grand prize opening reaches a predetermined number (for example, 9 balls). This will continue until the earliest of the two. The predetermined period is the upper limit period during which the big prize opening can be opened in one round, and hereinafter also referred to as the upper limit opening period. One cycle in which the big prize opening is opened in this way is called a round (round game). In the jackpot game state, the round can be repeated until it reaches a predetermined upper limit number of times (15 or 2 times).

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

In addition, the jackpot type is set in "Jackpot". For example, we prepare multiple types of opening modes for the jackpot (number of rounds and maximum opening period) and gaming states after the jackpot gaming state (normal state, time-saving state, variable probability state, etc.), and set the jackpot type accordingly. has been done. As the jackpot types, there may be provided a jackpot type in which many prize balls can be obtained, a jackpot type in which few prize balls can be obtained, or a jackpot type in which few prize balls can be obtained.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

When the display result of the special pattern game is "miss", 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 a fixed decorative pattern (" ) may be stopped and displayed (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern may be "non-reach out"). In addition, if the display result is "miss", after the variable display mode of the decorative pattern becomes the reach mode, the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern is a predetermined reach combination that is not a jackpot combination ("reach is off"). '') may be displayed in a stopped state (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern may be "out of reach").

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

(Substrate configuration)
The pachinko game machine 1 is equipped with a main board 11, an effect control board 12, an audio control board 13, a lamp control board 14, a relay board 15, etc. as shown in FIG. 3, for example. In addition, various boards such as a payout control board, an information terminal board, a firing control board, etc. are arranged on the back of the pachinko game machine 1. Furthermore, a power supply board 17 is also mounted. Various control boards are not only electronic circuit boards such as printed wiring boards with conductor patterns on which electrical components can be mounted, but also electronic circuit boards that are configured to have electrical components mounted on them to achieve specific electrical functions. This concept includes electronic circuit mounting boards.

A power switch 91 is connected to the power supply board 17, and by operating the power switch 91 (turning it on), power from an AC power source such as AC 100V in an external power supply such as a commercial power supply is transferred to the power supply board 17. It can be supplied to electrical components including various control boards such as the main board 11 and the production control board 12. The power supply board 17 includes, for example, a rectifier circuit for converting alternating current (AC) into direct current (DC), a power supply circuit for converting a predetermined direct current voltage into a specific direct current voltage (for example, 12 V direct current, 5 V direct current, etc.), etc. We are prepared.

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

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

The CPU 103 performs processing for controlling the progress of the game (processing for realizing the functions of the main board 11) by executing a program stored in the ROM 101. At this time, various data stored in the ROM 101 (variation patterns described later, production control commands described later, data such as various tables referred to when making various decisions described later) are used, and the RAM 102 is used as the main memory. . The RAM 102 serves as a backup RAM in which the stored contents are saved for a predetermined period even if the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped, in part or in whole. Note that all or part of the program stored in the ROM 101 may be loaded into the RAM 102 and executed on the RAM 102.

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

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

The switch circuit 110 receives detection signals (when a game ball passes or A detection signal indicating that the switch has entered and the switch has been turned on) is taken in and transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100. The transmission of the detection signal means that the passage or entry of the game ball has been detected.

A reset signal, a power-off signal, and a clear signal from the power supply board 17 are taken into the switch circuit 110 and transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100. The reset signal is an operation stop signal for stopping the operation of a control circuit such as the game control microcomputer 100, and can be output using either a power supply monitoring circuit, a watchdog timer built-in IC, or a system reset IC. Good to have. The power-off signal becomes an OFF state when a predetermined power supply voltage used in the pachinko game machine 1 exceeds a predetermined value, and becomes an ON state when a period in which the predetermined power supply voltage is below a predetermined value continues for a power-off reference time or longer. Become. The clear signal is turned on, for example, when a clear switch 92 provided on the power supply board 17 is pressed.

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

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

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

The production control board 12 is a sub-side control board independent of the main board 11, and receives production control commands and performs production (various productions according to the progress of the game) based on the received production control commands. It has a function of executing various notifications (including various notifications such as driving the movable body 32, notification of errors, notification of power outage recovery, etc.).

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

The production control CPU 120 executes a program stored in the ROM 121 to perform processing together with the display control unit 123 to execute the production (processing for realizing the above-mentioned functions of the production control board 12; (including decisions, etc.). At this time, various data (data such as various tables) stored in the ROM 121 are used, and the RAM 122 is used as the main memory.

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

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

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

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

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

Note that the production control CPU 120 executes audio output, control of lamp lighting/extinguishing (supply of sound designation signals and lamp signals, etc.), and control of the movable body 32 (supply of signals for operating the movable body 32, etc.). You can do it like this.

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

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

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

(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. 4 is a flowchart showing the game control main processing executed by the CPU 103 on the main board 11.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The special symbol normal process in step S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "0" (initial value). In this special symbol normal processing, it is determined whether or not to start the first special symbol game or the second special symbol game based on the presence or absence of reservation information. In addition, in the special symbol normal processing, based on the random number value for determining the display result, the display result determines whether or not the display result of the special symbol or decorative symbol is a "jackpot" and if it is a "jackpot", the jackpot type. is determined (predetermined) before it is derived and displayed. Further, in the special symbol normal processing, a confirmed special symbol (either a jackpot 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". This fluctuation pattern setting process includes a process of determining one of multiple types of fluctuation patterns using a random value for determining the fluctuation pattern, based on the pre-determined result of whether or not the display result is a "jackpot". It is included. 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". When the display result is "lost", 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 pachinko game machine 1 is configured such that the jackpot winning probability and ball payout rate change depending on the set value. For example, in the special symbol normal processing of the special symbol process processing, by using a display result determination table (winning probability) according to the set value, the jackpot winning probability and ball payout rate are changed. For example, the set value has six levels from 1 to 6, where 6 has the highest probability of winning the jackpot, and as the value decreases in the order of 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, and 1, the probability of winning the jackpot decreases. In this example, when 6 is set as the setting value, it is the highest advantage for the player, and as the value decreases in the order of 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, and 1, the advantage gradually decreases. . If the probability of winning the jackpot changes according to the set value, the ball payout rate may also change according to the set value. While the probability of winning a jackpot is constant regardless of the set value, the number of rounds in the jackpot game state may vary depending on the set value. The pachinko gaming machine 1 may be configured to be able to set any one of a plurality of setting values that have different degrees of advantage for the player. The setting values set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are notified by transmitting a setting value designation command from the main board 11 side to the performance control board 12 side.

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

As shown in FIG. 7(A), when the variable special figure is the first special figure, if the setting value is 1 and the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state, it is in the range of 0 to 65535. It is a numerical value that can take a value, and among the hit judgment values that are compared with the random number MR1 for judging the special figure display result, 1020 to 1237 are assigned to "jackpot", and 65317 to 65535 are assigned to "time saving". Other numerical ranges are assigned as "outliers". In addition, if the setting value is 1 and the gaming state is variable probability, of the hit determination values mentioned above, 1020 to 1346 are assigned to "jackpot", and the other numerical ranges are assigned to "miss". Assigned. In addition, the case where the setting value of the first variable special figure is 2 to 6 and the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state is as shown in FIG. 7(A).

As shown in FIG. 7(B), when the variable special figure is the second special figure, if the setting value is 1 and the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state, it is in the range of 0 to 65535. It is a numerical value that can take a value, and among the hit judgment values that are compared with the random number MR1 for judging the special figure display result, 1020 to 1237 are assigned to "jackpot", and 65317 to 65425 are assigned to "time saving". Other numerical ranges are assigned as "outliers". In addition, if the setting value is 1 and the gaming state is variable probability, of the hit determination values mentioned above, 1020 to 1346 are assigned to "jackpot", and the other numerical ranges are assigned to "miss". Assigned. Incidentally, the case where the set value of the second variable special figure is 2 to 6 and the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state is as shown in FIG. 7(B).

Here, if we pay attention to the numerical range of the hit judgment value assigned to "Jackpot" and "Time-saving loss" in each display result judgment table, as shown in Fig. 8, when the gaming state is normal state or time-saving state In the first special figure display result determination table, the range from 1020 to 1237 of the hit determination values is set as a common numerical range of jackpot determination values for determining a jackpot regardless of the set value.

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

In other words, in the first special figure display result determination table when the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state, if the setting value is 1, the common hit determination value that can take a value in the range of 0 to 65535 is selected. Only numbers within the numerical range (1020-1237) are assigned to the "jackpot", while if the set value is 2 or more, the non-common numerical range is added to the common numerical range of the jackpot judgment values. Numbers within the range are assigned a "jackpot". Furthermore, the non-common numerical value range increases from 1238 as the set value increases.

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

Furthermore, in the display result determination table for the first special figure when the gaming state is the normal state or the time-saving state, the range from 65317 to 65535 among the winning determination values determines whether the time-saving win or loss occurs regardless of the set value. It is set in the common numerical range of the time saving judgment value. If we pay attention to the case where the setting value is 6, as mentioned above, 1020 to 1346 of the hit judgment values are set in the numerical range of the jackpot judgment value, and there is also a time saving function. The loss judgment value is in the range of 65317 to 65535, with 65317 as the reference value for loss with time saver (loss reference value with time saver), in a numerical range different from the jackpot judgment value range (1020 to 1346) of the previous setting value 6. This setting prevents the numerical range of the time saving loss judgment value from overlapping with the range of the jackpot judgment value which changes according to each set value.

In addition, in the first special figure display result determination table when the gaming state is in a variable probability state, the range from 1020 to 1346 of the hit determination values is the jackpot determination value for determining a jackpot regardless of the setting value. It is set to a common numerical range.

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

In other words, in the first special figure display result determination table when the gaming state is variable probability state, when the set value is 1, among the hit determination values that can take values in the range of 0 to 65535, the common numerical range ( 1020 to 1346) are assigned to the "jackpot", but if the set value is 2 or more, the jackpot judgment value within the range of the common numerical value range plus the non-common numerical range A numerical value is assigned to a “jackpot.” Furthermore, the non-common numerical value range increases from 1347 as the set value increases.

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

In the second special figure display result determination table when the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state, the range from 1020 to 1237 among the hit determination values is the jackpot determination value for determining a jackpot regardless of the set value. is set to a common numerical range.

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

In other words, in this pachinko game machine 1, when the setting value is 1 in the second special symbol display result determination table when the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state, the value can be taken in the range of 0 to 65535. Among the hit judgment values, only the numbers within the common numerical range (1020 to 1237) are assigned to the "jackpot", while if the set value is 2 or more, the common numerical range of the jackpot judgment values is assigned. Numerical values within the range plus the non-common numerical value range are assigned to the "jackpot". Furthermore, the non-common numerical value range increases from 1238 as the set value increases.

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

Furthermore, in the second special figure display result determination table when the gaming state is the normal state or the time-saving state, the range from 65317 to 65425 among the winning determination values determines whether the time-saving win or loss occurs regardless of the set value. It is set in the common numerical range of the time saving judgment value. If we pay attention to the case where the setting value is 6, as mentioned above, 1020 to 1346 of the hit judgment values are set in the numerical range of the jackpot judgment value, and there is also a time saving function. The loss judgment value is in the range of 65317 to 65425, with 65317 as the reference value for loss with time saver (loss reference value with time saver), in a numerical range different from the jackpot judgment value range (1020 to 1346) of the setting value 6. This setting prevents the numerical range of the time saving loss judgment value from overlapping with the range of the jackpot judgment value which changes according to each set value.

In the display result determination table for the second special figure when the gaming state is in a variable probability state, the range from 1020 to 1346 among the hit determination values is the common numerical value of the jackpot determination value for determining a jackpot regardless of the set value. The range is set. The characteristics of the other second special figure display result determination table are the same as the first special figure display result determination table.

As mentioned above, in this pachinko gaming machine 1, when the variable special symbol is the first special symbol, regardless of the setting value, 65317 to When the range of 65535 is set to the common numerical range with and without time saving, and the variable special symbol is the second special symbol, the setting value will be changed in both the normal state and the time saving state. Regardless, the range of 65317 to 65425 is set as a common numerical range with and without time saving. In other words, when the gaming state is normal and when the time-saving state is set, the rate at which the variable display result is a loss with time-saving is the same for all setting values, so depending on the setting value, the gambling can be prevented from becoming excessively high. Furthermore, regarding the time saving error, which is assigned a common judgment value number for each setting value, all setting values are set in a continuous numerical range from 65317, which is the reference value for the time saving error, so the display is variable. This makes it possible to reduce the processing load on the CPU 103 related to determining whether the result is a time saving or not.

In addition, in this pachinko gaming machine 1, the settable setting values are six from 1 to 6, but the setting values that can be set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 may be 5 or less or 7 or more. . Furthermore, the smaller the set value set in the pachinko game machine 1, the more advantageous it may be to the player.

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

(Main operations of the production control board 12)
Next, the main operations in the production control board 12 will be explained. When the effect control board 12 receives power supply voltage from a power supply 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 effect control process processing, for example, the display operation of the effect image in the display area of the image display device 5, the sound output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, the lighting operation of the decorative light emitters such as the game effect lamp 9 and the decorative LED, and the movable body 32. Control is performed to operate various presentation devices, such as driving operations. Further, regarding the content of control of performance operations using various performance devices, judgments, decisions, settings, etc. are performed in accordance with performance control commands transmitted from the main board 11.

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

FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S76 of FIG. 9 as the production control process process. In the performance control process shown in FIG. 10, 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 effect control CPU 120 selects and executes one of the following processes of steps S170 to S175, depending on the value of the effect process flag provided in the RAM 122, for example.

The variable display start waiting process in step S170 is a process 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. Then, when receiving a production control command specifying to start a jackpot game state, the value of the production process flag is updated to "4". In addition, if the waiting time for receiving the command elapses without receiving a command specifying the start of the jackpot game state, the display result in the special figure game is determined to be a "loss", and the presentation process flag is flagged. The value of 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 jackpot performance process in step S174 is a process that is executed when the value of the performance process flag is "6". In this jackpot performance process, the performance control CPU 120 sets, for example, a performance control pattern corresponding to the performance content in the jackpot game state, and executes various performance controls in the jackpot game state based on the set content. In addition, in the jackpot production process, for example, in response to receiving a command from the main board 11 to specify ending the jackpot game state, the value of the production process flag is set to "5", which is a value corresponding to the ending production process. ” and ends the jackpot performance process.

The ending effect processing in step S175 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 of basic explanation)
This invention is not limited to the pachinko gaming machine 1 explained in the basic explanation above, and various modifications and applications are possible without departing from the spirit of the invention.

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

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

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

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

The game can be executed not only by attaching a removable recording medium, but also by temporarily storing the program and data downloaded via a communication line in internal memory, etc. It may also be executed directly using hardware resources of other devices on a network connected via a communication line or the like. Furthermore, the game may be executed by exchanging data with other computer devices via a network.

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

(Explanation regarding characteristic part 029SG in embodiment of the present invention)
Next, the characteristic part 029SG in the embodiment of the present invention will be explained. This feature section 029SG includes invention 029SG and invention 033SG.

The gaming machine of form 1 of invention 029SG is
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous for a player,
Suggestion performances that suggest being controlled to the advantageous state include a special suggestion performance (e.g., reach performance I) and a first suggestion performance (for example, Executing multiple types of suggestion performances including reach performance A), second suggestion performance (for example, reach performance B), third suggestion performance (for example, reach performance F), and fourth suggestion performance (for example, reach performance E) Possible suggestive effect execution means (for example, a portion where the effect control CPU 120 executes the effect processing during variable display shown in FIG. 10),
It is possible to execute the special development performance as the first development pattern before the performance result of the first suggestion performance is announced (for example, as shown in FIG. In the variable display, the part where the highly anticipated reach performance development notification performance is executed during the execution of the reach performance A), and the special development is performed after it is announced that the advantageous state will not be controlled as a result of the second suggestion performance. A special development performance different from the performance can be executed as a second development pattern (for example, as shown in Figure 11-8, in a variable display with a variation pattern of super reach ζ, the variable display result ( A development performance execution means (for example, a part where the performance control CPU 120 executes the variable displaying performance process shown in FIG. 10),
Equipped with
The suggestive performance execution means is
When the first development pattern is executed by the development effect execution means, after the execution of the special development effect, it is possible to execute the third suggestion effect, which has a higher expectation level than the first suggestion effect (for example, , as shown in FIG. 11-8, in the variable display of the variation pattern of super reach η, a high expectation level reach performance development notification performance is executed from the execution of reach performance A, and then a portion where reach performance F is further executed) ,
When the second development pattern is executed by the development effect execution means, the fourth suggestion effect can be executed after the execution of the special development effect (for example, as shown in FIG. 11-8, super reach In the variable display with the variation pattern of ζ, after the variable display result (missing) is once notified as the performance result of reach performance B, the reach performance E development notification performance is executed, and the part where reach performance E is further executed),
The performance period of the special development performance is longer than the performance period of the special development performance (for example, as shown in FIGS. 11-8 and 11-9, the length of the execution period of the high expectation level reach performance development notification performance) L7 is the part longer than L6b, which is the execution period of reach performance E development notification performance),
The special development effects include a primary effect in which the visibility of the effect image is reduced (for example, a blackout effect shown in FIGS. 11-10 and 11-55), and a effect executed after the first effect. A secondary effect (for example, the first effect shown in FIG. 11-10 and FIG. 11-55) in which the first stage information is displayed in a visible manner; A tertiary presentation (for example, the subsequent presentation shown in FIGS. 11-10 and 11-55) in which subsequent information with a higher degree of emphasis than the information is visibly displayed,
The period from when the special development performance is executed until it is announced that the advantageous state will be controlled is longer than the period from when the special development performance is executed until it is announced that the advantageous state will be controlled. The period is shorter (for example, as shown in Figures 11-8 and 11-9, the period from the start timing of the highly anticipated reach performance development notification performance to the end timing of the reach performance I (variable display result notification timing) The length L13 and the length L12 of the period from the start timing of the highly anticipated reach performance development notification performance to the end timing of the reach performance F are the length L12 from the start timing of the reach performance E development notification performance to the end timing of the reach performance E ( (The part set longer than the length L11 of the period up to (the notification timing of variable display results)),
It is characterized by
According to this feature, when the fourth suggestion effect is executed after the execution of the special development effect, the period until the control to be controlled to an advantageous state is announced is excessively long, which reduces the interest in the game. In addition to suppressing the decline, in the case where the special suggestion performance is executed after the execution of the special development performance, it is possible to suitably make the player pay attention to the special suggestion performance before being informed that the advantageous state will be controlled. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

The gaming machine of Form 2 of invention 029SG is the gaming machine described in Form 1,
The performance period of the second suggestion performance is longer than the performance period of the first suggestion performance (for example, as shown in FIG. 11-7, the length L2 of the execution period of the reach performance B is longer than the execution period of the reach performance A (the part set longer than the period length L1),
It is characterized by
According to this feature, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the second suggestion effect for a longer period of time than the first suggestion effect, thereby improving the player's interest in the game. In addition, unlike the first suggestion performance, the second suggestion performance does not execute the development performance before the performance result is announced, so even if the special development performance is not performed, the corresponding It is possible to surely draw the attention of the player to whether or not control to an advantageous state is reported as a performance result of the 2-suggestion performance.

The gaming machine of Form 3 of Invention 029SG is the gaming machine according to Form 1 or Form 2,
Development suggestion performance execution means (for example, performance control CPU 120) capable of executing at least a development suggestion performance (for example, a meter performance, a reach performance E development suggestion performance, a reach performance G development suggestion performance) that suggests execution of the special development performance. Deciding to execute the meter effect in the meter effect determination process shown in FIG. 11-23, deciding to execute the reach effect E development suggestion effect in the reach effect E development suggestion effect determination process shown in FIG. 11-26, After deciding to execute the reach effect G development suggestion effect in the reach effect G development suggestion effect determination process shown in -29, the variable display processing shown in FIG. 10 is executed.
The development suggestion performance execution means is
As the development suggestion performance, a special development suggestion performance that suggests execution of the special development performance can be executed both during the execution period of the first suggestion performance and during the execution period of the second suggestion performance ( For example, as shown in FIGS. 11-7 and 11-8, in the variable display of the variation patterns of super reach α, super reach β, super reach δ, super reach ζ, and super reach η, when reach effect A is being executed and Part where meter effect can be performed while reach effect B is being executed),
It is characterized by
According to this feature, during the execution period of the first suggestion performance and during the execution period of the second suggestion performance, it is possible to arouse the player's sense of expectation for the execution of the special development performance by the special development suggestion performance. can.

The gaming machine of Form 4 of Invention 029SG is the gaming machine according to any one of Forms 1 to 3,
When the special suggestion performance is executed without executing the first suggestion performance and the second suggestion performance, the development performance execution means executes the special development performance for the first time before the special suggestion performance is executed. (For example, as shown in Figures 11-9 and 11-25, in the variable display of the fluctuation pattern of super reach λ, it is possible to execute as three development patterns without going through the execution of reach effect A or reach effect B. At the second timing, the meter 029SG005M increases to the 5th stage at once and the high expectation reach performance development notification performance is executed),
It is characterized by
According to this feature, even if the first suggestion performance and the second suggestion performance are not executed, the special development performance is executed and the player is made to pay attention to whether or not the highly anticipated special suggestion performance will be executed. As a result, the player's enjoyment of the game can be improved.

The gaming machine of Form 5 of Invention 029SG is the gaming machine according to Form 4,
During the period from when the special development performance is executed until when the special suggestion performance is executed and it is announced that the advantageous state is controlled, the third suggestion performance is executed after the special development performance is executed. (For example, as shown in Figures 11-8 and 11-9, the period from the start timing of high expectation level reach performance development notification performance to the time when the reach performance is controlled to be in the advantageous state is announced) The length L13 of the period up to the end timing of I (notification timing of variable display results) is set longer than the length L12 of the period from the start timing of the high expectation reach performance development notification performance to the end timing of the reach performance F. ),
It is characterized by
According to this feature, by lengthening the period until notification when a special development effect with high expectations is executed, it is possible to effectively increase the sense of expectation of being controlled to an advantageous state.

The gaming machine according to Form 6 of Invention 029SG is the gaming machine according to any one of Forms 1 to 5,
Development suggestion performance execution means (for example, performance control CPU 120) capable of executing at least a development suggestion performance (for example, a meter performance, a reach performance E development suggestion performance, a reach performance G development suggestion performance) that suggests execution of the special development performance. Deciding to execute the meter effect in the meter effect determination process shown in FIG. 11-23, deciding to execute the reach effect E development suggestion effect in the reach effect E development suggestion effect determination process shown in FIG. 11-26, After deciding to execute the reach effect G development suggestion effect in the reach effect G development suggestion effect determination process shown in -29, the variable display processing shown in FIG. 10 is executed.
The development suggestion performance execution means includes a special development suggestion performance (for example, a meter performance) that suggests execution of the special development performance by changing the performance mode in stages, and a special development suggestion performance (for example, a meter performance) that suggests the execution of the special development performance by changing the performance mode in stages. It is possible to perform a special development suggestion performance (for example, a reach performance E development suggestion performance) that suggests the execution of a special development performance,
The rate at which the performance mode changes to the specific number of stages in the special development suggestion performance is higher than the rate at which the performance mode changes to the specific number of stages in the special development suggestion performance (for example, as shown in FIGS. 11-24 and 11-54 As shown, the meter effect changes the display mode of the meter 029SG005M in 5 steps (6 steps if you include the state where the meter effect is not executed), whereas the reach effect E development suggestion effect changes the display mode of the reach effect E development suggestion image. (the part where changes in two steps),
It is characterized by
According to this feature, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the first suggestion performance in which the special development suggestion performance is executed and the second suggestion performance in which the special development suggestion performance is executed. Since it is easier to change to a specific number of stages than with a suggestive presentation, it is possible to draw attention to whether or not the number of stages changes to a specific number, thereby improving the interest in the game.

The gaming machine according to Form 7 of invention 029SG is the gaming machine according to Form 6,
The period in which the special development suggestion performance is performed is longer than the period in which the special development suggestion performance is performed (for example, as shown in Figures 11-7 to 11-9, the period in which the special development suggestion performance is executed is In the variable display with a variable pattern, the length L5 of the meter performance executable period is set longer than the length L6a of the reach performance E development suggestion performance executable period),
It is characterized by
According to this feature, after the execution of the special development performance is suggested, the fourth suggestion performance indicates that the third suggestion performance, which has higher expectations than the first suggestion performance, will be executed after the special development performance is executed. Since the suggestion can be made for a longer period of time than the execution, the interest of the special development suggestion production can be improved.

The gaming machine of Form 8 of Invention 029SG is the gaming machine according to Form 6 or Form 7,
In the case where the second suggestion performance is executed, the development suggestion performance execution means does not execute the special development suggestion performance until the performance result of the second suggestion performance is notified (for example, a reach performance). E development suggestion performance is the part that can be executed after the variable display result (missing) is announced as the performance result of reach performance B),
It is characterized by
According to this feature, when the special development suggestion performance is executed during the execution of the second suggestion performance, the player recognizes that the player is informed that the player will not be controlled to an advantageous state as a result of the second suggestion performance. It is possible to prevent a decline in gaming interest due to

The gaming machine according to Form 9 of Invention 029SG is the gaming machine according to any one of Forms 1 to 8,
An advantageous result suggesting performance (for example, a chance-up performance) that suggests that the performance result of the suggesting performance will be an advantageous result for the player during the execution of the suggesting performance, and a configuration that constitutes the advantageous result suggesting performance. Advantageous result suggestion performance execution means that makes the suggestion based on the number of executions of the performance (for example, the variable display shown in FIG. 10 after the performance control CPU 120 decides to execute the chance up performance in the chance up performance determination process shown in FIG. 11-31) (a part that executes mid-production processing),
The number of executions of the constituent effects when the third suggestion effect is being executed is greater than the number of executions of the constituent effects when the first suggestion effect is being executed (for example, as shown in FIG. 11-34). Thus, while the reach effect F is being executed, a total of three effects are displayed as effects that constitute the chance-up effect: the red display of the reach title, the movement of the movable body 32, and the display of the image of the stick controller 31A as an operation promotion image. While it is possible to execute the chance-up effect in Pattern S, Pattern T, and Pattern U, while reach effect A is being executed, the reach title is displayed in red as a part of the chance-up effect. A total of two performances of the movement of the movable body 32 can be executed (the part where the chance-up production can be executed in pattern P and pattern Q),
The number of executions of the constituent effects when the fourth suggestion effect is being executed is less than or equal to the number of executions of the constituent effects when the second suggestion effect is being executed (for example, as shown in FIG. 11-34). As shown in the above, while the reach effect E is being executed, a total of two effects can be executed as effects that constitute the chance increase effect: the red display of the reach title and the movement of the movable body 32 (the chance increase effect is set to pattern S and pattern Q). On the other hand, during the execution of reach effect B, a total of three effects, including the red display of the reach title, the movement of the movable body 32, and the display of cut-in image 029SG200, are performed as effects that constitute the chance-up effect. The part where the effect can be executed (the chance-up effect can be executed in pattern P, pattern Q, pattern R),
It is characterized by
According to this feature, in the case where the special development performance is executed and the third suggestion performance is further executed before the performance result of the first suggestion performance is announced, the first suggestion performance is executed. By increasing the number of executions of the component effects when the third suggestion effect is being executed than when the third suggestion effect is being executed, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the effect of the third suggestion effect more favorably. Regarding the case where the special development performance is executed and the 4th suggestion performance is further executed after it is announced that the control is not in an advantageous state as a result of the 2nd suggestion performance, the configuration performance when the 4th suggestion performance is being executed. By making the number of executions of the constituent effects less than or equal to the number of executions of the constituent effects when the second suggestion effect is being executed, it is possible to prevent the player from drawing too much attention to the performance result of the fourth suggestion effect. You can improve your interest in gaming.

The gaming machine according to Form 10 of Invention 029SG is the gaming machine according to Form 9,
The advantageous result suggestion performance execution means is capable of executing the advantageous result suggestion performance (for example, chance up performance) in a plurality of modes including a common mode,
Even if the advantageous result suggestion performance of the common aspect is executed, the expectation level differs depending on the type of the suggestion performance in which the advantageous result suggestion performance was executed (for example, as shown in Modification Example 029SG-12, reach title (The part where the jackpot expectation level differs depending on whether the common presentation of the red display and the operation of the movable body 32 is executed in any of the reach presentations A to F.)
It is characterized by
According to this feature, it is possible to suppress an increase in the number of modes of advantageous result suggestion effects and to draw the player's attention to which suggestion effect is executed during which common modes of advantageous result suggestion effects are executed. As a result, you can increase your interest in playing games.

The gaming machine of Form 11 of Invention 029SG is the gaming machine according to Form 9 or Form 10,
The suggestion performance execution means is capable of displaying an expectation level corresponding image corresponding to the expectation level of the suggestion performance when executing the suggestion performance, and displays the expectation level corresponding image when the advantageous result suggestion performance is executed. (For example, as shown in Modified Example 029SG-5, if the text of the reach title image is changed to red from the middle as a chance-up effect, it is displayed together with the reach title image. Changing the display mode of the expectation image showing the expected jackpot expectation (increasing the number of stars displayed as the expectation image),
It is characterized by
According to this feature, since the image corresponding to the expectation level changes with the execution of the effect suggesting an advantageous result, it is possible to increase attention to the image corresponding to the expectation level, so that it is possible to accurately inform the player of the expectation level of the effect suggesting an advantageous result. can be recognized.

The gaming machine of Form 12 of Invention 029SG is the gaming machine described in Forms 1 to 11,
A specific image suggestion effect (for example, deformation) that is different from the suggestion effect and that suggests that the advantageous state is controlled by the display mode of a specific image (for example, active display) displayed during the suggestion effect. A specific image suggestion effect execution means (for example, an active display effect provided in the display area of the image display device 5 as shown in FIG. 11-57 as a modified example 029SG-1) that can execute The active display is displayed in one of a plurality of display modes in the display area 029SG005F, and the jackpot expectation level is varied depending on which display mode the active display is displayed.
The specific image suggestion performance execution means is capable of executing a common specific image suggestion performance as the specific image suggestion performance in common among all of the different types of suggestion performances (for example, by setting the active display to a white round shape, Areas that can be displayed as blue circles and red circles),
The rate at which the common specific image suggestion effect is executed during the execution of the first suggestion effect that is executed before the special development effect in the first development pattern is that the common specific image suggestion effect is executed after the special development effect is executed. Lower than the rate at which the common specific image suggestion effect is executed during execution of the third suggestion effect (for example, as shown in FIG. 11-58 as modification 029SG-1, variable display as a result of reach effect A) In the variable display of the fluctuation pattern of the super reach η, in which the highly anticipated reach performance development notification performance is executed before the result is announced and the reach performance F is further executed, an active display is displayed while the reach performance A is being executed. The rate P2 at which the aspect changes from a white circle or a blue circle to a red circle is the same as when the display aspect of the active display changes from a white circle or a blue circle to a red circle while reach effect F is being executed. (portion lower than P3),
The rate at which the common specific image suggestion effect is executed during the execution of the third suggestion effect that is executed after the special development effect is executed in the first development pattern is the same as the rate at which the common specific image suggestion effect is executed in the second development pattern. is higher than the rate at which the common specific image suggestion effect is executed during the execution of the fourth suggestion effect that is executed after the execution of the fourth suggestion effect (for example, as shown in FIG. The rate P3 at which the display mode of the active display changes from a white circle or a blue circle to a red circle during the execution of the reach effect F in the variable display of the variation pattern of the reach η is the effect of the reach effect B. Display mode of active display during execution of reach effect E in variable display of variable pattern of super reach ζ in which reach effect E development notification effect is executed after variable display result (missing) is announced and reach effect E is further executed is higher than P1, where the rate of change from white or blue to red is higher than P1),
It is characterized by
According to this feature, when the first suggestion effect is executed and the third suggestion effect is executed, the third suggestion effect is executed by executing the specific image suggestion effect before the start of the special development effect. It is possible to reduce the possibility that the player will recognize this in advance, and in the third suggestion performance and the fourth suggestion performance, the common specific image suggestion performance is appropriately executed according to the level of expectation, so that the enjoyment of the game can be improved. .

The gaming machine according to Form 13 of Invention 029SG is the gaming machine according to Form 12,
The specific image suggestion performance execution means changes the display mode of the specific image from a first mode (for example, a white circle or a blue circle) to a second mode (for example, It can be changed into any of multiple aspects including red round shape),
The rate at which the display mode of the specific image changes to the second mode before the development effect is lower than the rate at which the display mode of the specific image changes to the second mode after the development effect is executed ( For example, as shown in modification 029SG-2, in a variable display with a variation pattern of super reach η, the display mode of the active display changes from a white circle or a blue circle to a red circle while the reach effect F is being executed. The proportion P3 of the change in shape is set higher than the proportion P2 of the display mode of the active display changing from a white circle or a blue circle to a red circle during execution of reach effect A, and super reach ζ In the variable display of the fluctuation pattern, the rate P1 at which the display mode of the active display changes from a white circle or a blue circle to a red circle while the reach effect E is being executed is set to (The part where the display mode is set higher than the rate at which the display changes from a white circle or a blue circle to a red circle)
It is characterized by
According to this feature, it is possible to make it easier for the player to recognize the degree of expectation that is controlled to an advantageous state depending on the display mode of the specific image, and the display mode of the specific image changes to the second mode before the development effect, so that the game It is possible to reduce the possibility that interest in the game will decrease due to the player being recognized in advance as having high expectations.

The gaming machine of Form 14 of Invention 029SG is the gaming machine according to Form 12 or Form 13,
When the special suggestion performance is executed without executing the first suggestion performance and the second suggestion performance, the development performance execution means executes the special development performance for the first time before the special suggestion performance is executed. (For example, as shown in Figure 11-9, in the variable display of the variation pattern of super reach λ, high expectations can be achieved from the timing before reach when reach effect A or reach effect B is not executed. (part where reach performance development notification performance is executed),
The rate at which the display mode of the specific image changes to the second mode before the special suggestion effect in the third development pattern is the rate at which the specific image is displayed after the special suggestion effect is executed in the third development pattern. The mode is higher than the rate at which the mode changes to the second mode (for example, as shown in Modification Example 029SG-3, in the variable display of the variation pattern of super reach λ, the display mode of the active display is changed before the start of reach effect I) The rate P5 at which the icon changes from a white circle or a blue circle to a red circle is determined by the display mode of the active display changing from a white circle or a blue circle to a red circle after the start of reach effect I. (the part set higher than the ratio P6),
It is characterized by
According to this feature, by changing the display mode of the specific image to the second mode before the special suggestion performance, it is possible for the player to easily recognize that the special suggestion performance will be executed.

The gaming machine according to Form 15 of Invention 029SG is the gaming machine according to any one of Forms 12 to 14,
A gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1) capable of executing variable display,
A suspension storage means (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes the starting winning determination process shown in FIGS. 11-14) capable of storing information regarding the variable display as a suspension storage;
A determining means (for example, a part where the CPU 103 executes the variable pattern setting process shown in FIGS. 11-17) capable of determining that the advanced effect is executed when starting the variable display;
Regarding the variable display corresponding to the suspended memory, a determining means capable of determining that the advanced effect is executed before the determination by the determining means (for example, in the winning random value determination process of Modification 029SG-4, the CPU 103 When the variation pattern (variation category) is determined to be super reach, it is further determined which super reach variation pattern from super reach α to super reach λ (which of reach effect A to reach effect I is executed during variable display) (the part that determines whether the
Equipped with
The specific image suggestion performance execution means includes, as the specific image suggestion performance, a performance that suggests that the special development performance is to be executed based on the determination result of the determination unit, and a performance that suggests that the special development performance is to be executed. (For example, in Modified Example 029SG-4, in addition to a round shape, triangles, squares, star shapes, etc. are provided as display formats for the pending memory table display, and the pending memory display is Depending on whether the shape is displayed, it is possible to suggest which of the reach effects will develop into reach effect E, reach effect F, reach effect G, reach effect H, and reach effect I),
It is characterized by
According to this feature, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the specific image suggestion performance even before the start of the variable display, thereby improving the interest in the game.

Furthermore, the gaming machine of Form 1 of invention 033SG is
A gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player (for example, a jackpot gaming state),
Suggestion performances that suggest being controlled to the advantageous state include a special suggestion performance (for example, reach performance I), and a first suggestion performance that has a lower expectation level of being controlled to the advantageous state than the special suggestion performance (for example, , reach performance C), second suggestion performance (for example, reach performance D), and special suggestion performance (for example, reach performance G). (a part in which the CPU 120 executes the variable display processing shown in FIG. 10);
It is possible to execute a special development performance as a first development pattern before the performance result of the first suggestion performance or the second suggestion performance is announced (for example, as shown in FIG. 11-9, super reach In the variable display of the variation pattern of κ, the part where the high expectation level reach performance development notification performance is executed during the execution of reach performance C or reach performance D), the part where the first suggestion performance or the second suggestion performance is executed After it is announced that the advantageous state will not be controlled as a result of the performance, a special development performance different from the special development performance can be executed as a second development pattern (for example, as shown in FIG. 11-8, the variation of super reach θ In the variable display of the pattern, the development effect execution means (for example, the part where the reach effect G development notification effect is executed after the variable display result (missing) is notified as the effect result of the reach effect C or the reach effect D) (a part in which the CPU 120 executes the variable display processing shown in FIG. 10);
In the first development pattern, before the special development effect is executed, a predetermined effect execution means (for example, the effect control CPU 120 shown in FIG. 10) capable of executing a predetermined effect (for example, the precursor effect shown in FIG. (the part that executes the variable display processing shown),
Equipped with
The first suggestion performance and the second suggestion performance have different expectations (for example, as shown in FIG. 11-30(C), reach performance D has a higher jackpot expectation level than reach performance C),
The suggestive performance execution means is
When the first development pattern is executed by the development effect execution means, the special suggestion effect can be executed after the execution of the special development effect (for example, as shown in FIG. 11-9, the super reach κ In the variable display of the fluctuation pattern, the high expectation level reach performance development notification performance is executed from the execution of reach performance C or reach performance D, and the part where reach performance I is further executed),
When the second development pattern is executed by the development effect execution means, the special suggestion effect can be executed after the execution of the special development effect (for example, as shown in FIG. 11-8, the super reach In the variable display with a variation pattern of θ, after the variable display result (missing) is once notified as the performance result of reach performance C or reach performance D, reach performance G development notification performance is executed, and then reach performance G is further executed. part),
When the special development performance is not executed after the predetermined performance is executed, it is possible to execute a specific suggestion performance that is different from the special suggestion performance (for example, as shown in FIG. 11-9, In the variable display of the super reach ι in a variable pattern, after the precursor performance is executed, the reach performance H development notification performance is executed, and then the reach performance H is further executed),
When controlled to be in the advantageous state, the rate at which the special development effect is executed is higher than the rate at which the special development effect is executed (for example, as shown in FIG. 11-6, the variable display result is In the case of a jackpot, that is, when selecting the jackpot fluctuation pattern determination table, the determination ratio of the super reach κ jackpot fluctuation pattern (PB1-9) in which the high expectation level reach performance development notification performance is executed during the variable display is variable. The portion higher than the determination rate of the super reach θ jackpot fluctuation pattern (PB1-7) where the reach effect G development notification effect is executed during the display),
The performance period of the special development performance is longer than the performance period of the special development performance (for example, the length L7 of the execution period of the high expectation reach performance development notification performance is the length of the execution period of the reach performance G development notification performance) The part that is set longer than L8),
The special development effects include a primary effect in which the visibility of the effect image is reduced (for example, a blackout effect shown in FIGS. 11-10 and 11-55), and a effect executed after the first effect. A secondary effect (for example, the first effect shown in FIG. 11-10 and FIG. 11-55) in which the first stage information is displayed in a visible manner; A tertiary presentation (for example, the subsequent presentation shown in FIGS. 11-10 and 11-55) in which subsequent information with a higher degree of emphasis than the information is visibly displayed,
The rate at which the special development performance is performed after the predetermined performance is performed in the first suggestion performance, and the rate at which the special development performance is performed after the predetermined performance is performed in the second suggestion performance. Different (for example, as shown in Figures 11-30 (A) to 11-30 (C), when reach effect C is executed, the rate at which high expectation level reach effect development notification effect is executed after the precursor effect) is the part that is higher than the rate at which the high-expectation level reach performance development notification performance is executed after the precursor performance when reach performance D is executed),
It is characterized by
According to this feature, it is possible to diversify the presentation by combining the types of suggestion presentation and the type of development presentation, and it is also possible to create a predetermined relationship between suggestion presentation and development presentation. It can improve the interest of the performance.

The gaming machine of Form 2 of Invention 033SG is the gaming machine described in Form 1,
The development performance execution means executes a specific development performance different from the special development performance and the special development performance before execution of the specific suggestion performance if the special development performance is not performed after the predetermined performance is executed. possible (for example, as shown in FIG. 11-9, in a variable display with a variation pattern of super reach ι, the part where the reach performance H development notification performance is executed after the execution of the precursor performance),
A development advance performance execution means capable of executing a development advance performance before the special development performance or the specific development performance is executed (for example, a reach performance H development notification performance in a variable display of a variation pattern of super reach ι) (The part where the advance performance is executed from a timing earlier than the high expectation level reach performance development notification performance in the variable display of the variation pattern of super reach κ),
The development advance performance execution means is capable of executing the development advance performance that is common both when the special development performance is executed and when the specific development performance is executed (for example, as shown in FIG. 11-51). , the part where a common form of pre-production is performed in the variable display of the variation pattern of super reach ι and the variable display of the variation pattern of super reach κ),
It is characterized by
According to this feature, by executing the development advance performance, it is possible to increase attention to the development performance, and to draw the player's attention to whether the special development performance or the specific development performance will be executed as the development performance. You can improve your interest in gaming.

The gaming machine of Form 3 of Invention 033SG is the gaming machine according to Form 1 or Form 2,
The development performance execution means executes a specific development performance different from the special development performance and the special development performance before execution of the specific suggestion performance if the special development performance is not performed after the predetermined performance is executed. possible (for example, as shown in FIG. 11-9, in a variable display with a variation pattern of super reach ι, the part where the reach performance H development notification performance is executed after the execution of the precursor performance),
A special development suggestion performance that suggests the execution of the special development performance (for example, a branch destination suggestion performance of pattern Z that displays the branch destination suggestion image 029SG005Z on the image display device 5), and a specific development that suggests the execution of the specific development performance. A suggestive effect (for example, a branch destination suggestion effect of pattern Y that displays a branch destination suggestion image 029SG005Y on the image display device 5) and a common development suggestion effect that suggests the execution of either the special development effect or the specific development effect (for example, , a branch destination suggestion effect of pattern X that displays the branch destination suggestion image 029SG005X on the image display device 5); After determining execution of the branch destination suggestion effect in the determination process, the variable display effect process shown in FIG. 10 is executed.
It is characterized by
According to this feature, it is possible to draw the player's attention to which of the special development suggestion performance, specific development suggestion performance, and common development suggestion performance will be executed as the development suggestion performance, thereby improving the enjoyment of the game. .

The gaming machine of Form 4 of Invention 033SG is the gaming machine according to any one of Forms 1 to 3,
The second development is greater than the first difference, which is the difference between the rate at which the first suggestion effect is executed in the first development pattern and the rate at which the second suggestion effect is executed in the first development pattern. The second difference, which is the difference between the rate at which the first suggestion effect is executed in the pattern and the rate at which the second suggestion effect is executed in the second development pattern, is smaller (for example, 11-30 ( As shown in D), the variation pattern of super reach κ in which the high expectation level reach performance development notification performance and the reach performance I are executed before the performance result is announced as reach performance C or reach performance D, and the reach performance Regarding the variation pattern of super reach θ in which reach performance G development notification performance and reach performance G are executed after the performance result is announced as performance C or reach performance D, when the variable display result becomes a jackpot, the super reach κ The difference between the rate at which reach effect C is executed and the rate at which reach effect D is executed in the variable display of the variable pattern is 60%, while the difference in the rate at which reach effect D is executed with the variable display of the variable pattern of super reach θ is (The part where the difference between the rate at which C is executed and the rate at which reach effect D is executed is 40%),
It is characterized by
According to this feature, depending on whether the first suggestive effect or the second suggestive effect is executed, it is either the first development pattern in which the special development effect is executed or the second development pattern in which the special development effect is executed. Since it becomes possible to guess which of the first suggestion performance and the second suggestion performance will be executed, it is possible to make the game more interesting.

The gaming machine of Form 5 of Invention 033SG is the gaming machine according to Form 4,
The rate at which the first suggestion effect is executed in the second development pattern and the rate at which the second suggestion effect is executed in the second development pattern are the same or approximately the same (for example, modification 029SG- As shown in 10, regarding the variable display in the variation pattern of super reach θ, the execution determination ratio of reach performance C and the execution determination ratio of reach performance D are the same),
It is characterized by
According to this feature, regardless of whether the first suggestion effect is executed or the second suggestion effect is executed, it is expected that the second development pattern is the one in which the special development effect is executed. This will increase your interest in playing games.

The gaming machine of Form 6 of Invention 033SG is the gaming machine according to Form 4 or Form 5,
The degree of expectation when the first suggestion effect is executed in the second development pattern is the same or substantially the same as the degree of expectation when the second suggestion effect is executed in the second development pattern. (For example, as shown in Modified Example 029SG-11, regarding the variable display of super reach θ in a variation pattern, the jackpot expectation level and the execution of reach effect D are determined when execution of reach effect C is determined. (the part where the expected jackpot is the same as when
It is characterized by
According to this feature, regardless of whether the first suggestion effect is executed or the second suggestion effect is executed, when the special development effect is executed, it is possible to be in an advantageous state. Since the player can look forward to the future, his/her interest in the game can be improved.

The gaming machine according to Form 7 of Invention 033SG is the gaming machine according to any one of Forms 1 to 6,
a first advantageous result suggestion performance (for example, a branch destination suggestion performance) that suggests that the performance result of the first suggestion performance will be an advantageous result for the player during execution of the first suggestion performance; and the second suggestion. Execute an advantageous result suggestion performance capable of executing a second advantageous result suggestion performance (for example, a branch destination suggestion performance) that suggests that the performance result of the second suggestion performance will be an advantageous result for the player during execution of the performance. Means (for example, a portion that executes the variable displaying effect process shown in FIG. 10 after the effect control CPU 120 decides to execute the chance up effect in the chance up effect determination process shown in FIG. 11-31),
Development suggestion performance execution means (for example, performance control CPU 120) capable of executing at least a development suggestion performance (for example, a meter performance, a reach performance E development suggestion performance, a reach performance G development suggestion performance) that suggests execution of the special development performance. Deciding to execute the meter effect in the meter effect determination process shown in FIG. 11-23, deciding to execute the reach effect E development suggestion effect in the reach effect E development suggestion effect determination process shown in FIG. 11-26, After deciding to execute the reach effect G development suggestion effect in the reach effect G development suggestion effect determination process shown in -29, a part that executes the variable displaying effect processing shown in FIG. 10);
Equipped with
The rate at which the development suggestion performance is executed when the first suggestion performance is executed in the first development pattern is the same as the rate at which the development suggestion performance is executed when the second suggestion performance is executed in the first development pattern. The rate at which the effect is executed is different (for example, as shown in Modified Example 029SG-6, regarding the variable display in the variation pattern of super reach κ, the case where the reach effect of the super reach to be executed is reach effect C and the case where the reach effect is (a part where it is possible to decide whether or not to execute the branch destination suggestion performance at different rates depending on the case of performance D),
It is characterized by
According to this feature, since the execution ratio of the development suggestion performance that suggests the execution of the special development performance is different between the first suggestion performance and the second suggestion performance, the execution ratio of the development suggestion performance that suggests the execution of the special development performance is different. Since the game can be played in a suitable manner, the game's interest can be improved.

The gaming machine of Form 8 of Invention 033SG is the gaming machine according to any one of Forms 1 to 7,
a first advantageous result suggestion performance (for example, a branch destination suggestion performance) that suggests that the performance result of the first suggestion performance will be an advantageous result for the player during execution of the first suggestion performance; and the second suggestion. Execute an advantageous result suggestion performance capable of executing a second advantageous result suggestion performance (for example, a branch destination suggestion performance) that suggests that the performance result of the second suggestion performance will be an advantageous result for the player during execution of the performance. Means (for example, a portion that executes the variable displaying effect process shown in FIG. 10 after the effect control CPU 120 decides to execute the chance up effect in the chance up effect determination process shown in FIG. 11-31),
Development suggestion performance execution means (for example, performance control CPU 120) capable of executing at least a development suggestion performance (for example, a meter performance, a reach performance E development suggestion performance, a reach performance G development suggestion performance) that suggests execution of the special development performance. Deciding to execute the meter effect in the meter effect determination process shown in FIG. 11-23, deciding to execute the reach effect E development suggestion effect in the reach effect E development suggestion effect determination process shown in FIG. 11-26, After deciding to execute the reach effect G development suggestion effect in the reach effect G development suggestion effect determination process shown in -29, a part that executes the variable displaying effect processing shown in FIG. 10);
Equipped with
When the first suggestion effect is executed in the first development pattern, the rate at which the first advantageous result suggestion effect is executed during the execution of the first suggestion effect is the same as the first suggestion effect in the first development pattern. When the second suggestion performance is executed, the rate at which the second advantageous result suggestion performance is performed during the execution of the second suggestion performance is different (for example, as shown in FIG. 11-60 as modification example 029SG-13, Regarding the fluctuation pattern of super reach κ, in which the high expectation level reach performance development notification performance and reach performance I are executed before the variable display result (missing) is announced as the performance result of reach performance C or reach performance D. , a part where it is possible to determine whether or not to execute the chance-up effect at different rates depending on whether the execution of the reach effect C is determined and the case where the execution of the reach effect D is determined),
It is characterized by
According to this feature, the execution ratio of the first advantageous result suggestion presentation and the second advantageous outcome suggestion presentation that suggest that the presentation result will be an advantageous result is different between the first suggestion presentation and the second suggestion presentation. Therefore, it is possible to appropriately suggest the performance results, thereby improving the interest in the game.

The gaming machine of Form 9 of Invention 033SG is the gaming machine according to Form 7 or Form 8,
The development performance execution means executes a specific development performance different from the special development performance and the special development performance before execution of the specific suggestion performance if the special development performance is not performed after the predetermined performance is executed. possible (for example, as shown in FIG. 11-9, in a variable display with a variation pattern of super reach ι, the part where the reach performance H development notification performance is executed after the execution of the precursor performance),
The degree of relationship between the first advantageous result suggestion performance and the suggestion by the second advantageous result suggestion performance is determined by the specific development performance or the special development performance after the execution of the first advantageous result suggestion performance or the second advantageous result suggestion performance. The relationship with respect to the execution of is higher than the relationship with respect to the effect of the specific development effect or the effect of the suggestion effect executed after the execution of the special development effect (for example, as shown in FIG. 11-28(A) As shown, the determination ratio of whether or not to execute a branch destination suggestion performance and the performance pattern differs depending on the fluctuation pattern of the variable display, and the determination ratio does not differ depending on the variable display result. , the presence or absence of execution of the branch destination suggestion performance and the performance pattern are whether or not it develops into any of reach performance G to reach performance I after reach performance C and reach performance D are executed, and whether these reach performance G to reach performance The part that is designed to be determined depending on which of
It is characterized by
According to this feature, the suggestion by the first special development performance and the second special development performance causes a specific development performance or special development performance to be executed close to the execution time of the first special development performance or the second special development performance. Therefore, by executing the first special development performance and the second special development performance, attention to the specific development performance or the special development performance can be increased, and the game enjoyment can be improved.

The gaming machine according to Form 10 of Invention 033SG is the gaming machine according to any one of Forms 7 to 9,
The development performance execution means executes a specific development performance different from the special development performance and the special development performance before execution of the specific suggestion performance if the special development performance is not performed after the predetermined performance is executed. possible (for example, as shown in FIG. 11-9, in a variable display with a variation pattern of super reach ι, the part where the reach performance H development notification performance is executed after the execution of the precursor performance),
The rate at which the first advantageous result suggestion performance or the second advantageous result suggestion performance is executed differs before and after the execution of the specific development performance or the special development performance (for example, as shown in Modification 029SG-12) (The part where the jackpot expectation level differs depending on whether the common effect of the red display of the reach title and the movement of the movable body 32 is executed in any of the reach effects A to F),
It is characterized by
According to this feature, it is possible to suitably execute the first advantageous result suggestion performance or the second advantageous result suggestion performance, thereby increasing the degree of attention to either the first development pattern or the second development pattern.

The gaming machine according to Form 11 of Invention 033SG is the gaming machine according to any one of Forms 7 to 10,
As a notification mode of the performance results in the first suggestion performance and the second suggestion performance, a first notification mode in which it is simply notified that the control is not controlled to the advantageous state (for example, as shown in FIG. 11-7, super reach In the variable display of the variation pattern of γ, there is a part where the variable display ends after the variable display result is announced as the performance result of reach effect C or reach effect D) and the part where the variable display ends after the variable display is notified that the advantageous state will not be controlled. A second notification mode in which it is announced that the control is in an advantageous state (for example, as shown in modification 029SG-7, the variable display result is once announced as a loss as the performance result of reach performance A to reach performance D, and then again It has a second notification mode (so-called revival mode) that notifies that the variable display result is a jackpot,
When the performance result of the first suggestion performance or the second suggestion performance is notified in the first notification mode, the rate at which the first advantageous result suggestion performance or the second advantageous result suggestion performance is executed is The ratio is the same as the rate at which the first advantageous result suggestion presentation or the second advantageous result suggestion presentation is executed when the presentation result of the first suggestion presentation or the second suggestion presentation is notified in the second notification mode (e.g. , as shown in modification example 029SG-7, when the performance results (variable display results) of reach performance C and reach performance D are notified in the first notification mode, the rate at which branch destination suggestion performance is executed in pattern Z and the rate at which the branch destination suggestion performance is executed in pattern Z when the performance results (variable display results) of reach performance C and reach performance D are notified in the second notification mode are the same),
It is characterized by
According to this feature, by notifying the first suggestion performance and the second suggestion performance in the second notification mode, it is possible to give the player a sense of surprise, and the performance of the first suggestion performance or the second suggestion performance The first advantageous result suggestion presentation or the second advantageous result suggestion presentation is different between the case where the result is announced in the first notification mode and the case where the presentation result of the first suggestion presentation or the second suggestion presentation is notified in the second notification mode. Since the process for determining the execution of the process can be shared, the amount of data required for the process can be reduced.

The gaming machine according to Form 12 of Invention 033SG is the gaming machine according to any one of Forms 7 to 11,
As a notification mode of the performance results in the first suggestion performance and the second suggestion performance, a first notification mode in which it is simply notified that the control is not controlled to the advantageous state (for example, as shown in FIG. 11-7, super reach In the variable display of the variation pattern of γ, there is a part where the variable display ends after the variable display result is announced as the performance result of reach effect C or reach effect D) and the part where the variable display ends after the variable display is notified that the advantageous state will not be controlled. A second notification mode in which it is announced that the control is in an advantageous state (for example, as shown in modification 029SG-7, the variable display result is once announced as a loss as the performance result of reach performance A to reach performance D, and then again It has a second notification mode (so-called revival mode) that notifies that the variable display result is a jackpot,
When the special development performance is executed after the performance result of the first suggestion performance or the second suggestion performance is notified in the first notification mode, in the suggestion performance executed after the special development performance, the In the case where it is announced that the control will be in an advantageous state, the rate at which the first advantageous result suggestion performance or the second advantageous result suggestion performance is executed is that the performance result of the first suggestion performance or the second suggestion performance is The rate at which the first advantageous result suggestion performance or the second advantageous result suggestion performance is executed when the notification is made in the second notification mode is different (for example, as shown in modification 029SG-8, the rate at which the first advantageous result suggestion performance or the second advantageous result suggestion performance is executed is the reach performance C or After the reach performance D is executed and it is reported that the variable display result is a failure as the performance result of the reach performance C or the reach performance D, the reach performance G development notification performance and the reach performance G are executed, and the reach performance G When it is announced that the variable display result is a jackpot as a performance result (when the variable display is executed in the super reach θ jackpot variation pattern (PB1-7)), the super reach θ jackpot variation pattern The rate at which the chance-up effect is executed during the variable display is the rate at which the chance-up effect is executed in the variable display where the effect (variable display result) of reach effect C or reach effect D is notified in the second notification mode. (the proportion that differs from the ratio),
It is characterized by
According to this feature, when the first suggestion performance or the second suggestion performance is executed, the first advantageous result is suggested depending on whether the special development performance is executed before being informed that the control will be in an advantageous state. Since the rate at which the performance or the second advantageous result suggesting performance is executed can be varied, the interest in the game can be improved.

The gaming machine according to Form 13 of Invention 033SG is the gaming machine according to any one of Forms 7 to 12,
The advantageous result suggestion performance execution means executes a plurality of advantageous result suggestion performances including the first advantageous result suggestion performance and the second advantageous result suggestion performance (for example, branch destination suggestion performances of pattern X, pattern Y, and pattern Z). is executable,
The execution rate of the special development effect differs depending on which of the advantageous outcome suggestion effects is executed (for example, as shown in Figure 11-28, if the branch destination suggestion effect is pattern X, pattern Y, or pattern Z) The execution rate of the high-expectation reach performance development notification performance differs depending on which stage it is executed in),
During the execution of the first suggestion performance or the second suggestion performance, the special development performance is not executed when the special advantageous result suggestion performance with the highest execution rate of the special development performance or the special suggestion performance is executed. In this case, the performance result of the first suggestion performance or the second suggestion performance being executed is a performance result that notifies that the performance is controlled to be in the advantageous state (for example, as shown in modification example 029SG-9, There are cases where the high expectation level reach performance development notification performance is not executed even though the branch destination suggestion performance is executed in the performance pattern Z, or the case where the high expectation level reach performance development notification performance is not executed but the reach performance I (The part where it is announced that the variable display result will be a jackpot if it is executed),
It is characterized by
According to this feature, it is possible to give the player a sense of surprise, and also to make the player pay attention to whether or not the special development performance will be executed when the special advantageous result suggestion performance or the special suggestion performance is executed. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

FIG. 11-1(A) is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the content of the production control command used in this feature section 029SG. The production control command has, for example, a 2-byte configuration, with the first byte indicating MODE (command classification) and the second byte indicating EXT (command type). The first bit (bit 7) of MODE data is always set to "1", and the first bit of EXT data is set to "0". Note that the command format shown in FIG. 11-1(A) is an example, and other command formats may be used. Further, in this example, the control command is made up of two control signals, but the number of control signals making up the control command may be one, or may be three or more.

In the example shown in FIG. 11-1(A), command 8001H is a first variable display start command that specifies the start of variable display in a special pattern game using the first special pattern on the first special pattern display device 4A. . Command 8002H is a second variable display start command that specifies the start of variable display in the special pattern game using the second special pattern on the second special pattern display device 4B. The command 81XXH is a decoration that is variably displayed in the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the image display device 5 in response to the variable display of special symbols in the special symbol game. This is a variation pattern specification command that specifies a variation pattern (variation time (variable display time)) of a symbol (also referred to as a performance symbol). Here, XXH indicates an unspecified hexadecimal number, and may be any value that can be arbitrarily set according to the content of the instruction by the production control command. Note that in the variation pattern designation command, different EXT data is set depending on the variation pattern to be specified.

Command 8CXXH is a variable display result designation command, and is an effect control command that designates variable display results such as special symbols and decorative symbols. The variable display result specification command, for example, as shown in Figure 11-1 (B), determines whether the variable display result (also referred to as variable display result) is a "miss" or a "jackpot" (predetermined result). ) and the result of determining which of a plurality of types of jackpot is to be selected when the variable display result is "jackpot" (jackpot type determination result), different EXT data is set.

Among the variable display result designation commands, for example, as shown in FIG. 11-1(B), command 8C00H is the first variable display result designation command that indicates a predetermined result that the variable display result is "miss". . Command 8C01H is a second variable display result designation command that notifies the pre-determined result that the variable display result is "jackpot" and the jackpot type is "probable variable jackpot A" and the jackpot type determination result. Command 8C02H is a third variable display result designation command that notifies the pre-determined result that the variable display result is "jackpot" and the jackpot type is "probable variable jackpot B" and the jackpot type determination result. Command 8C03H is a fourth variable display result designation command that notifies the pre-determined result that the variable display result is "jackpot" and the jackpot type is "probable variable jackpot C" and the jackpot type determination result. Command 8C04H is a fifth variable display result designation command that notifies the predetermined result that the variable display result is "jackpot" and the jackpot type is "uncertain variable jackpot" and the jackpot type determination result.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Command C4XXH and command C6XXH are production control commands (winning determination result designation commands) that indicate the content of the winning determination result. Among these, the command C4XXH is a symbol designation command that indicates whether the variable display result is a "jackpot" and the type of jackpot (probable variable or non-probable variable) as a winning determination result. In addition, the command C6XXH is a fluctuation category command that indicates whether the random value for fluctuation pattern determination is a "non-reach", "super reach", or "other" fluctuation pattern as a winning determination result. It is.

Note that the commands shown in Figure 11-1(A) are just examples; some of these commands may be omitted, different commands may be used in place of these commands, or some of these commands may not be included. You may add a command different from the one in . For example, a prize ball number notification command that allows you to specify the number of prize balls that will be paid out based on the game balls entering each winning slot, and a gate notification command that allows you to notify that the game ball has passed through the passage gate 41. A passage notification command, a notification command for notifying the remaining number of times the probability change control or time saving control will be executed, etc. may be provided.

FIG. 11-2 is an explanatory diagram illustrating random numbers counted on the main board 11 side. As shown in FIG. 11-2, in this feature section 029SG, on the side of the main board 11, a random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result, a random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and a random number MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern. , and the random number MR4 for determining the display result of the ordinary figure are controlled to be countable. Note that random numbers other than these may be used to enhance the gaming effect. The random numbers used to control the progress of the game are also referred to as gaming random numbers.

The random number circuit 104 may be one that counts numerical data indicating some or all of these random numbers MR1 to MR4. For example, the CPU 103 uses a random counter different from the random number circuit 104, such as a random counter provided in the game control counter setting section 029SG154, to update various numerical data by software, thereby updating one of the random numbers MR1 to MR4. Numerical data indicating the number of parts may be counted.

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

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

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

FIG. 11-3 shows an example of the structure of the special figure display result determination table stored in the ROM 101. In this feature section 029SG, a common special figure display result judgment table is used for the first special figure and the second special figure as the special figure display result judgment table, but the present invention is not limited to this. , separate special figure display result determination tables may be used for the first special figure and the second special figure.

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

In the special figure display result determination table in this characteristic section 029SG, the special figure display results are determined depending on whether the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a normal state, a time-saving state (low probability state), or a variable probability state (high probability state). A numerical value (judgment value) that is compared with the random number MR1 for determining the figure display result is assigned to the special figure display result of "big hit" or "miss".

In the special figure display result determination table, the table data indicating the determination value to be compared with the random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result is used to determine whether or not to treat the special figure display result as a "jackpot" and control it to a jackpot gaming state. This is the judgment data assigned to the result. In the special figure display result determination table in this feature section 029SG, when the gaming state is in a variable probability state (high probability state), more judgment values are determined as " It is assigned to the special figure display result of "Jackpot". As a result, in a variable probability state (high probability state) in which probability variable control is performed in the pachinko game machine 1, when the pachinko game machine 1 is in a normal state or a time saving state (low probability state), the special figure display result is set as a "jackpot" and the jackpot game state is controlled. Then, compared to the probability determined (approximately 1/300 in this feature section 029SG), the probability that the special figure display result is determined to be a "jackpot" and the jackpot game state is controlled becomes higher (approximately 1/300 in this feature section 029SG). /30). That is, in the special figure display result determination table, when the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a variable probability state (high probability state), it is determined that control is to be made into a jackpot gaming state compared to when it is in a normal state or a time saving state. In order to increase the probability, the determination data is assigned to the determination result of whether or not to control the jackpot game state.

FIG. 11-4(A) shows a configuration example of the jackpot type determination table stored in the ROM 101. The jackpot type determination table in this feature section 029SG determines whether the jackpot type is one of multiple types based on the random number MR2 for jackpot type determination when it is decided to control the jackpot game state with the special figure display result as "jackpot". This is a table that is referenced to determine the In the jackpot type determination table, the special symbol for which a variable display (fluctuating display) was performed in the special symbol game is the first special symbol (special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A) or the second special symbol (the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A). 2 special pattern display device 4B), the numerical value (judgment value) compared with the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type may be "non-probable variable jackpot", "probable variable jackpot A", or " They are assigned to a plurality of jackpot types such as "probable variable jackpot B" and "probable variable jackpot C."

Here, to explain the jackpot types in this feature section 029SG using FIG. 11-4(B), in this feature section 029SG, as jackpot types, high accuracy control and time saving control are performed after the end of the jackpot gaming state. "Probability variable jackpot A" and "Probability variable jackpot B" which are executed and move to a high-precision high base state, and a high-probability low base state in which high-precision control is executed but time-saving control is not executed after the jackpot gaming state ends. A "probable variable jackpot C" that transitions, and a "non-probable variable jackpot" that transitions to a low-probability-high base state after the end of the jackpot gaming state where only the time saving control is executed are set.

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

The high probability control and time saving control executed after the end of the jackpot game state of probability variable jackpot A to probability variable jackpot C are continuously executed until the jackpot occurs again after the end of the jackpot game state. Therefore, if the jackpot that occurs again is one of the probability variable jackpot A to probability variable jackpot C, the high probability control and time saving control are executed again after the jackpot gaming state ends, so the jackpot gaming state changes from the normal state. This is a so-called consecutive winning situation, which occurs continuously without any intervention.

On the other hand, the time saving control that is executed after the end of the jackpot game state due to the "non-probable variable jackpot" requires that the special figure game be executed a predetermined number of times (100 times in this feature part 029SG), or that the special figure game be executed the predetermined number of times. The game ends by entering a jackpot game state before the game is executed.

In the setting example of the jackpot type determination table shown in Figure 11-4(A), depending on whether the variably displayed special figure is the first special figure or the second special figure, "probable variable jackpot A", " The assignment of determination values to the jackpot types of "probable variable jackpot B", "probable variable jackpot C", and "non-probable variable jackpot" is different. In other words, when the variably displayed special figure is the first special figure, the judgment value in the predetermined range (value in the range of "81" to "100") is "Probable Variable Jackpot B" or "Probable Variable Jacket B" with a small number of rounds. If the variablely displayed special figure is the second special figure, a judgment value is assigned to the jackpot type of "probable variable jackpot B" or "probable variable jackpot C". It has not been done. With such settings, the jackpot type is determined to be one of a plurality of types based on the first starting condition for starting the special pattern game using the first special pattern displayed by the first special pattern display device 4A. and when the jackpot type is determined to be one of a plurality of types based on the fulfillment of the second start condition for starting the special symbol game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B. Therefore, the ratio at which the jackpot type is determined to be "probable variable jackpot B" or "probable variable jackpot C" with a small number of rounds can be varied. In particular, in the special game using the second special map, the jackpot type is not determined to be "probable variable jackpot B" or "probable variable jackpot C" to control the jackpot state with a small number of rounds, so for example, due to time saving control. Due to the high opening control, in a game state in which game balls are likely to enter the second starting prize opening formed by the variable winning ball device 6B, the game interest is reduced by avoiding frequent occurrence of a jackpot state in which the number of prize balls obtained is small. This can be prevented.

In addition, in the setting example of the jackpot type determination table shown in Figure 11-4 (A), the assignment of the judgment value to the jackpot type of "non-probable variation" is determined by whether it is the first special figure game or the second special figure game. Since it is the same regardless of whether it is a special game or not, the probability of a non-probable jackpot and the probability of a definite jackpot are the same regardless of whether it is the first special game or the second special game. It is said that

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

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

FIG. 11-5 shows a variation pattern in this characteristic part 029SG. In this characteristic part 029SG, among the cases where the variable display result is "miss", the variable display mode of the decorative pattern is "non-reach" and "reach", and the variable A plurality of fluctuation patterns are prepared in advance in response to the case where the display result is a "jackpot". In addition, the variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "miss" and the variation display mode of the decorative symbol is "non-reach" is called a non-reach variation pattern (also referred to as "non-reach variation pattern"), A variation pattern corresponding to a case where the variable display result is "miss" and the variation display mode of the decorative symbol is "reach" is referred to as a reach variation pattern (also referred to as "reach variation pattern"). Furthermore, the non-reach variation pattern and the reach variation pattern are included in the off-reach variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "off". A variation pattern corresponding to a case where the variable display result is a "jackpot" is referred to as a jackpot variation pattern.

The jackpot variation pattern and the reach variation pattern include a normal reach variation pattern in which a normal reach effect is executed, and a super reach variation pattern in which a super reach effect is executed. In addition, in this feature part 029SG, one type of normal reach variation pattern is provided, but the present invention is not limited to this, and two or more types of normal reach variation patterns may be provided. In addition, in this feature part 029SG, the super reach variation patterns are super reach α, super reach β, super reach γ, super reach δ, super reach ε, super reach ζ, super reach η, super reach θ, super reach ι, super reach Although 11 types of variation patterns of reach κ and super reach λ are provided, the present invention is not limited to this, and only 12 or more or 10 or less types of super reach variation patterns may be provided.

In addition, the super reach variation pattern in this feature part 029SG is the variation pattern of super reach α, the variation pattern where the variable display result is a jackpot (PB1-2), the variation pattern where the result is out of the jackpot (PA2-2), and the variation pattern of super reach β. As a fluctuation pattern, there is a fluctuation pattern where the variable display result is a jackpot (PB1-3), a fluctuation pattern where the variable display result is a jackpot (PA2-3), and a fluctuation pattern where the variable display result is a jackpot (PB1-4) as a fluctuation pattern of super reach γ. ), a variation pattern (PA2-4) in which the variable display result deviates as a variation pattern for super reach δ, a variation pattern in which the variable display result deviates as a variation pattern in super reach ε (PA2-5), and a variation pattern in which the variable display result deviates as a variation pattern in super reach ε. A variation pattern (PA2-6) in which the variable display result is a jackpot (PB1-5) as a variation pattern in super reach ζ, a variation pattern in which the result is a jackpot (PA2-7), and a variation pattern in super reach η A variation pattern (PB1-6) in which the variable display result is a jackpot, a variation pattern (PA2-8) in which the variable display result is a jackpot, and a variation pattern (PB1-7) in which the variable display result is a jackpot as a variation pattern of super reach θ. The fluctuation pattern that results in a loss (PA2-9), the fluctuation pattern that results in a variable display result as a jackpot (PB1-8) as a fluctuation pattern of super reach ι, the fluctuation pattern that results in a loss (PA2-10), and the fluctuation pattern of super reach κ. As a fluctuation pattern, a fluctuation pattern in which the variable display result is a jackpot (PB1-9), a fluctuation pattern in which the variable display result is a jackpot (PA2-11), and a fluctuation pattern in which the variable display result is a jackpot (PB1-10) is a fluctuation pattern of super reach λ. ) and a deviation pattern (PA2-12) are provided.

As shown in FIG. 11-5, the special symbol variation time of the normal reach variation pattern in which the normal reach variation pattern in this feature section 029SG is executed is set shorter than that of the super reach variation pattern.

In addition, in this feature section 029SG, since the variable display result is set to be a "jackpot" and the jackpot expectation level increases in the order of super reach, normal reach, and non-reach, in the normal reach variation pattern and the super reach variation pattern, With some exceptions, the longer the special symbol fluctuation time, the higher the expectation of a jackpot.

In particular, the special symbol variation time of the super reach β variation pattern is set longer than the special symbol variation time of the super reach alpha variation pattern, and the special symbol variation time of the super reach γ variation pattern is set to be longer than that of the super reach beta variation pattern. The special figure variation time of the super reach δ variation pattern is set longer than the special figure variation time of the super reach γ variation pattern, and the special figure variation time of the super reach ε variation pattern is set longer than the special figure variation time of the super reach δ variation pattern. The variation time is set longer than the special symbol variation time of the Super Reach δ variation pattern, and the special symbol variation time of the Super Reach ζ variation pattern is set longer than the special symbol variation time of the Super Reach ε variation pattern. Therefore, the special symbol fluctuation time of the super reach η fluctuation pattern is set longer than the special symbol fluctuation time of the super reach ζ fluctuation pattern, and the special symbol fluctuation time of the super reach θ fluctuation pattern is set longer than that of the super reach η fluctuation pattern. The special figure variation time of the super reach ι variation pattern is set longer than the special figure variation time of the super reach θ variation pattern, and the special figure variation time of the super reach κ variation pattern is set longer than the special figure variation time of the super reach θ variation pattern. The fluctuation time is set longer than the special figure fluctuation time of the super reach ι fluctuation pattern.

Note that among these super reach α variation patterns to super reach κ variation patterns, the super reach δ variation pattern and the super reach ε variation pattern do not have a variation pattern in which the variable display result becomes a jackpot. In other words, among these super reach α variation patterns to super reach κ variation patterns, of the variation patterns excluding the super reach δ variation pattern and the super reach ε variation pattern, the super reach α variation pattern has the shortest special symbol variation time and The jackpot expectation level is set low, and the jackpot expectation level is set to increase as the special symbol fluctuation time becomes longer.

Furthermore, in this feature section 029SG, a super reach λ variation pattern is provided as a super reach variation pattern that has a higher jackpot expectation than the super reach κ variation pattern. The super reach λ variation pattern is exceptionally set so that the special symbol variation time is longer than the super reach ζ variation pattern and shorter than the super reach η variation pattern.

In addition, in this feature section 029SG, as described later, these fluctuation patterns are determined using only the random number value MR3 for determining fluctuation patterns, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in addition to the random number MR3 for determining the variation pattern, a random number for determining the type of variation pattern is provided, and the type of the variation pattern is first determined from these random numbers for determining the type of variation, and then the type of variation pattern is determined. A variation pattern belonging to the determined type may be determined.

In addition, as shown in Figures 11-5 and 11-7 (A), the Super Reach α fluctuation pattern (PA2-2, PB1-2) changes the length of the execution period as a reach effect of Super Reach during variable display. is a variation pattern in which the ready-to-win effect A of L1 is executed and a variable display result is notified as the result of the ready-to-reach effect A. As shown in Figures 11-5 and 11-7 (B), the Super Reach β fluctuation pattern (PA2-3, PB1-3) has an execution period length of L2 as a reach effect of Super Reach during variable display. This is a variation pattern in which the ready-to-reach effect B of (L2>L1) is executed and a variable display result is notified as the effect of the ready-to-reach effect B.

As shown in FIGS. 11-7(A) and 11-7(B), the super reach α variation pattern and the super reach β variation pattern vary from the variable display start timing to the end timing of the reach effect (notification of variable display results). It is also a variation pattern in which it is possible to execute a meter effect that suggests the execution of a high-expectation reach effect development notification effect over the period (timing). In addition, as mentioned above, the length L2 of the execution period of reach effect B is set to be longer than the length L1 of the execution period of reach effect A, so the length of the execution period of the meter effect in the super reach β variation pattern is The length L5 is set to be longer than the length L4 of the meter performance executable period in the super reach α variation pattern (L5>L4).

As shown in Figures 11-5 and 11-7 (C), the super reach γ variation pattern (PA2-4, PB1-4) is used as reach effect C or reach effect D for super reach during variable display. This is a variation pattern in which a variable display result is announced as a result of these ready-to-reach effects C or D. Incidentally, the execution period of both the ready-to-reach effect C and the ready-to-reach effect D is set to the length L3. In addition, the super reach γ variation pattern is such that during the execution period of reach effect C and reach effect D, after the variable display result is announced as the effect of reach effect C and reach effect D, reach effect H is further executed. Which one will be executed? The reach performance H development notification performance that notifies you that reach performance H development notification performance will notify you that either reach performance F or reach performance I will be executed. It is also a fluctuating pattern that allows execution of a branch destination suggestion effect.

As shown in Figures 11-5 and 11-7 (D), the super reach δ variation pattern (PA2-5) is a reach effect B with an execution period of L2 as a reach effect of super reach during variable display. After executing and notifying that the variable display result is a failure, it is possible to execute a reach performance E development suggestion performance that suggests development to reach performance E (length of executable period for reach performance E development suggestion performance: L6a) This is a fluctuating pattern that does not ultimately develop into reach effect E and notifies the failure. In addition, the super reach δ fluctuation pattern, like the super reach β fluctuation pattern, is a fluctuation that allows the meter performance to be executed from the start timing of the variable display to the end timing of the reach performance (length of the meter performance executable period: L5). It is also a pattern, and the length L5 of the meter effect executable period is set longer than the length L6a of the reach effect E development suggestion effect executable period.

As shown in Figures 11-5 and 11-8 (E), the super reach ε fluctuation pattern (PA2-6) is used as reach effect of super reach during variable display, such as reach effect C or reach effect D (whichever reach effect). The length of the performance execution period is also variable. After executing L3) and notifying that the display result is a failure, it is possible to execute the reach performance G development suggestion performance that suggests the development to the reach performance G, and finally reach This is a fluctuating pattern that notifies performance G without developing it. Further, the super reach ε variation pattern is also a variation pattern that allows execution of a branch destination suggestion performance during the execution period of the reach performance C and the reach performance D.

As shown in Figures 11-5 and 11-8 (F), the super reach ζ fluctuation pattern (PA2-7, PB1-5) has an execution period length of L2 as a reach effect of super reach during variable display. After executing the reach performance B and notifying that the variable display result is a failure, the reach performance E development suggestion performance can be executed, and the reach performance E development notification performance ( Length of the execution period of the ready-to-reach effect E development notification effect: This is a variation pattern in which the ready-to-reach effect E is executed after executing L6b). The super reach ζ variation pattern is also a variation pattern in which the meter effect can be executed (length of the meter effect executable period: L5) from the start timing of the variable display to the end timing of the reach effect B. The length L5 of the meter performance executable period is set longer than the length L6a of the ready-to-reach performance E development suggestion performance executable period. In addition, the length L6b of the execution period of the reach effect E development notification effect is set shorter than the length L5 of the meter effect executable period. In addition, in the super reach ζ variation pattern, the length of the period from the start timing of the reach effect E development notification effect to the end timing of the reach effect E (the notification timing of the variable display result) is set to L11.

As shown in FIGS. 11-5 and 11-8 (G), the super reach η variation pattern (PA2-8, PB1-6) executes reach effect A as a reach effect of super reach during variable display, A high-expectation reach performance that notifies you that from the middle of the reach performance A, the reach performance A will be replaced by a reach performance with a high expectation of jackpot (for this feature, reach performance F or reach performance I, which will be described later). This is a variation pattern in which the development notification performance is executed over L7 (L7>L6b), which is longer than the execution period length L6b of the reach effect E development notification effect, and further the reach effect F is executed. In addition, with the super reach η variation pattern, the meter effect can be executed from the start timing of the variable display to the timing when reach effect A switches to high expectation reach effect development notification effect (reach effect A changes to high expectation reach in the middle) Since the performance is switched to the performance development notification performance, the length of the meter performance executable period is also a variation pattern of L4'), which is shorter than L4. In addition, in the super reach η variation pattern, the length of the period from the start timing of the highly anticipated reach performance development notification performance to the end timing of the reach performance F (notification timing of variable display results) is the reach performance in the super reach ζ fluctuation pattern. The length of the period from the start timing of the E development notification performance to the end timing of the ready-to-reach performance E is set to be longer than L11 (L12>L11).

As shown in Figures 11-5 and 11-8 (H), the super reach θ variation pattern (PA2-9, PB1-7) is used as reach effect C or reach effect D for super reach during variable display. (The length of the execution period of any reach effect is L3), and after informing that the variable display result is a failure in these reach effect C or reach effect D, it is possible to execute the reach effect G development suggestion effect. , Furthermore, reach performance G development notification performance that notifies the development to reach performance G is executed over L8 (L7>L8), which is shorter than the execution period L7 of the high expectation reach performance development notification performance. This is a variation pattern in which a reach effect G is further executed. Moreover, the super reach θ variation pattern is also a variation pattern that allows execution of a branch destination suggestion performance during the execution period of the reach performance C and the reach performance D.

As shown in Figures 11-5 and 11-9 (I), the super reach ι variation pattern (PA2-10, PB1-8) is used as reach effect C or reach effect D for super reach during variable display. A reach performance H development notification is executed to notify that the reach performance H will be developed, and a preliminary performance and a precursor performance will be executed in place of the reach performance C or reach performance D from the middle of the reach performance C or reach performance D, and the reach performance H will further develop. This is a variation pattern in which a performance is executed and a reach performance H is executed. Further, the super reach ι variation pattern is also a variation pattern that allows execution of a branch destination suggestion performance during the execution period of the reach performance C and the reach performance D.

As shown in Figures 11-5 and 11-9 (J), the super reach κ fluctuation pattern (PA2-11, PB1-9) is used as reach effect C or reach effect D for super reach during variable display. , and from the middle of reach performance C or reach performance D, perform a preliminary performance and a precursor performance instead of reach performance C or reach performance D, and further develop a high expectation reach performance whose execution period is L7. This is a variation pattern in which a notification effect is executed and a reach effect I is executed. Further, the super reach κ variation pattern is also a variation pattern that allows execution of a branch destination suggestion performance during the execution period of the reach performance C and the reach performance D. In addition, in the super reach κ fluctuation pattern, the length of the period from the start timing of the high expectation reach performance development notification performance to the end timing of reach performance I (the notification timing of variable display results) is the same as the high expectation level in the super reach η fluctuation pattern. It is set to L13 (L13>L12>L11), which is longer than L12, which is the length of the period from the start timing of the ready-to-win performance development notification performance to the end timing of the ready-to-win performance F.

The super reach λ fluctuation pattern (PA2-12, PB1-10) is a highly expected reach performance development whose execution period length is L7 from a timing earlier than the reach in other super reach fluctuation patterns during variable display. This is a variation pattern in which a notification effect is executed and a reach effect I is executed. In addition, with the super reach λ fluctuation pattern, the meter effect can be executed from the start timing of the variable display to the start timing of the high expectation reach effect development notification effect (from the timing before the reach to the high expectation reach effect development notification effect). Since the performance is executed, the length of the meter performance executable period is also a variation pattern of L4'': L4>L4'>L4'', which is even shorter than L4'. In addition, in the super reach λ variation pattern, the length of the period from the start timing of the highly anticipated reach performance development notification performance to the end timing of reach performance I (variable display result notification timing) is L13 (L13 >L12>L11).

In particular, as shown in FIGS. 11-10(A) and 11-10(B), the high expectation reach performance development notification performance in this feature section 029SG is by darkening the display area of the image display device 5. A blackout effect that makes it difficult to see the effect image displayed on the image display device 5, a pre-stage effect that displays the previous lines on the image display device 5 after the black-out effect, and a switching effect after the first-stage effect. , after the switching effect, displaying the last lines on the image display device 5; and after the subsequent effect, move the movable body 32 from the origin position above the image display device 5 to the front side of the display area of the image display device 5. A movable body performance is performed in which the movable body is caused to fall (move) to a performance position that overlaps the approximately central position.

As shown in FIGS. 11-10(B) and 11-55, the first stage performance displays the content of the lines spoken by the character displayed on the image display device 5 in the display area of the image display device 5 as a character image 029SG007. This is also an effect that is output as audio information from the speakers 8L and 8R.

As shown in FIGS. 11-10(B) and 11-55, the second-stage production displays, following the first-stage production, the content of the lines spoken by the character as a character image 029SG008 in the display area of the image display device 5, This is an effect that is output as audio information from the speakers 8L and 8R.

As shown in Figure 11-10 (B), the line in the first part is ``I'm not alone...I'll show you everyone's power!'' and the line in the second part is ``Miracle Attack!''

More specifically, the first stage performance consists of a first period and a second period, and in the first period, the line "You are not alone..." is output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and In the display area of the image display device 5, the seven characters "You are not alone..." are displayed. Then, in the second period, the line "I'll show you everyone's power!" is output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and the line "I'll show you everyone's power!" is output in the display area of the image display device 5. The text appears below the text "You're not alone...". Further, the latter stage effect is also composed of a first period and a second period, and in the first period, the lines of "Miracle" are output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and are also displayed in the display area of the image display device 5. The four characters of the word "miracle" are displayed. In the second period, the words "Attack!" are output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and the five letters "Attack!" are displayed below the word "Miracle" in the display area of the image display device 5. Is displayed.

In other words, in the first stage performance and the second stage performance in this feature part 029SG, the number of characters displayed in the first period of the first stage performance is greater than the number of characters displayed in the first period of the second stage performance, and The number of characters displayed in the second period is greater than the number of characters displayed in the second period of the subsequent stage effect.

In addition, as shown in Figure 11-10 (B), the manner in which the lines are displayed in the first stage performance is different from the manner in which the lines are displayed in the second stage performance. It is arranged to be displayed in a display mode with a higher degree of emphasis than the mode.

For example, in the first stage effect, the background screen and character image of the image display device 5 are displayed in a dark manner, and the character image 029SG007 consisting of multiple characters (for example, "You are not alone...") is gradually changed in the first period. The character image 029SG007, which is displayed in a manner that becomes larger and brighter (fade-in), and then consists of multiple characters (for example, "I'll show you everyone's power!"), gradually becomes larger and brighter in the second period. It is displayed in a fade-in manner. In addition, after the character image 029SG007 (for example, "I'm not alone...I'll show you everyone's strength!") is displayed the largest and brightest, it is displayed in a manner that gradually becomes smaller and darker (fade out). and eventually disappear. Note that the character image 029SG007 may be moved while fading in or out.

On the other hand, in the second stage effect, the background screen of the image display device 5 is displayed in a brighter manner than in the first stage effect, and a plurality of character images 029SG008 consisting of one character (for example, "mi", "ra", "ku", "ru") are displayed. ) is displayed (dynamically displayed) as it rotates from the right side of the display screen toward the center of the display screen in the first period (dynamic display), and displays multiple character images 029SG008 (for example, "A", "T", "T", "K", "!") are displayed (frame-in) as if they were rotating from the bottom of the display screen to the center in the second period (dynamic display). be done. In addition, after these character images 029SG008 (for example, "Miracle Attack!") are displayed the largest and brightest, they move in a radial manner toward the surroundings, and then eventually disappear outside the display screen. It is displayed in a frame-out mode.

As shown in Figure 11-10(B), the character image 029SG007 in the first stage effect is small, flat (two-dimensional), moves slowly (speed of change in display mode due to fade-in), and is displayed with low brightness. . On the other hand, the character image 029SG008 in the second stage rendering is larger, three-dimensional (three-dimensional), faster in movement (speed of change in display mode (moving speed) due to frame-in), and higher in brightness than the character image 029SG007 in the first stage rendering. (See Figure 11-55).

In addition, if the maximum size and brightness of character image 029SG008 in the latter stage performance are larger and brighter than the maximum size and brightness of character image 029SG007 in the first stage performance, the character image at the time of fade-in or frame-in The size and brightness of a portion of the image may have an inverse relationship. Further, although the contents of the lines are different between the first stage performance and the second stage performance, at least a part of the content may be the same.

In this way, the degree of emphasis is higher when the size of the character image that makes up the serif is larger than when it is small, the degree of emphasis is higher when the shape is three-dimensional than the one that is two-dimensional, and the degree is emphasized when the character image is fast rather than slow. It can be said that the degree of emphasis is higher when the brightness is higher than when the brightness is low. In addition, although the size, form, movement, and brightness of the character image have been exemplified in the latter stage rendering with a higher degree of emphasis than the earlier stage rendering, the present invention is not limited to this, and the latter stage rendering It is sufficient that the degree of emphasis of at least one of the size, form, movement, and brightness of the character image is higher than that of the character image of the preceding stage effect. In addition to the above, for example, the degree of emphasis includes, for example, for the thickness of characters, thicker ones are higher than thin ones, and for colors, higher saturation and brightness are higher than lower ones. Good too. Furthermore, in addition to the display mode of the character image itself, the degree of emphasis may be increased by displaying a special image such as an effect image around the character image.

FIG. 11-6 is an explanatory diagram of a method for determining a variation pattern in this feature section 029SG. In this feature section 029SG, the variation pattern determination table to be selected differs depending on the display result of the variable display to be executed and the number of pending memories.

Specifically, as shown in Figure 11-6, if the variable display result is a jackpot, select the jackpot variation pattern determination table, and change the variation pattern to PB1-1 using the jackpot variation pattern determination table. (Normal reach jackpot variation pattern), PB1-2 (Super reach α jackpot variation pattern), PB1-3 (Super reach β jackpot variation pattern), PB1-4 (Super reach γ jackpot variation pattern), PB1-5 (Super reach ζ jackpot variation pattern), PB1-6 (Super reach η jackpot variation pattern), PB1-7 (Super reach θ jackpot variation pattern), PB1-8 (Super reach ι jackpot variation pattern), PB1 -9 (super reach κ jackpot variation pattern) and PB1-10 (super reach λ jackpot variation pattern).

In addition, when determining the fluctuation pattern using the fluctuation pattern determination table for jackpot, set the determination ratio of PB1-1 (normal reach jackpot fluctuation pattern) to the lowest, and set the determination ratio of PB1-2 (super reach α jackpot fluctuation pattern) to the lowest. , PB1-3 (Super reach β jackpot variation pattern), PB1-4 (Super reach γ jackpot variation pattern), PB1-5 (Super reach ζ jackpot variation pattern), PB1-6 (Super reach η jackpot variation) pattern), PB1-7 (Super reach θ jackpot variation pattern), PB1-8 (Super reach ι jackpot variation pattern), PB1-9 (Super reach κ jackpot variation pattern), PB1-10 (Super reach λ jackpot variation pattern) (variation pattern)) (determination ratio of each super reach variation pattern when selecting the jackpot variation pattern determination table: PB1-2<PB1-3<PB1-4<PB1-5< PB1-6<PB1-7<PB1-8<PB1-9<PB1-10).

In addition, in this feature section 029SG, if the variable display result is a jackpot, the same jackpot variation pattern determination table is used to determine the variation pattern regardless of the jackpot type. However, the present invention is not limited to PB1-1, PB1-2, and PB1-3, and provides a plurality of jackpot fluctuation pattern determination tables with different determination ratios, and at least two or more jackpot fluctuation patterns have different determination ratios. A plurality of jackpot variation pattern determination tables may be provided, and the variation pattern may be determined using different jackpot variation pattern determination tables depending on the jackpot type. By doing this, it is possible to create a variable pattern that is easily determined for each type of jackpot, so it is possible to draw the player's attention to which variable display of the variable pattern the variable display result is a jackpot, You can improve your interest in gaming.

In addition, if the variable display result is "Loss" in the normal gaming state (low base state) and the number of pending memory of variable special symbols is 2 or less, select the variation pattern determination table A for losses, and select the corresponding variation pattern judgment table A. Using variation pattern determination table A for misses, change the variation patterns to PA1-1 (non-reach variation pattern), PA2-1 (normal reach variation pattern), PA2-2 (super reach α variation pattern), PA2 -3 (variation pattern of deviation from super reach β), PA2-4 (variation pattern of deviation from super reach γ), PA2-5 (variation pattern of deviation from super reach δ), PA2-6 (variation pattern of deviation from super reach ε) , PA2-7 (variation pattern of super reach ζ deviation), PA2-8 (variation pattern of super reach η deviation), PA2-9 (variation pattern of super reach θ deviation), PA2-10 (variation pattern of super reach ι deviation) pattern), PA2-11 (a variation pattern in which super reach κ is off), and PA2-12 (a variation pattern in which super reach λ is off).

In addition, if the variable display result is "Low" in the normal gaming state (low base state) and the number of pending memory of variable special symbols is 3, select the fluctuation pattern judgment table B for the loss, and Using the variation pattern determination table B, change the variation patterns to PA1-2 (shortened variation pattern with non-reach out), PA2-1 (variation pattern with normal reach out), PA2-2 (variation pattern with super reach α out), PA2 -3 (variation pattern of deviation from super reach β), PA2-4 (variation pattern of deviation from super reach γ), PA2-5 (variation pattern of deviation from super reach δ), PA2-6 (variation pattern of deviation from super reach ε) , PA2-7 (variation pattern of super reach ζ deviation), PA2-8 (variation pattern of super reach η deviation), PA2-9 (variation pattern of super reach θ deviation), PA2-10 (variation pattern of super reach ι deviation) pattern), PA2-11 (a variation pattern in which super reach κ is off), and PA2-12 (a variation pattern in which super reach λ is off).

In addition, if the variable display result is "Low" in the normal gaming state (low base state) and the number of pending memory of variable special symbols is 4, select the fluctuation pattern judgment table C for the loss, and select the fluctuation pattern judgment table C for the loss. Using the variation pattern determination table C, change the variation patterns to PA1-3 (shortened variation pattern with non-reach out), PA2-1 (variation pattern with normal reach out), PA2-2 (variation pattern with out of super reach α), PA2 -3 (variation pattern of deviation from super reach β), PA2-4 (variation pattern of deviation from super reach γ), PA2-5 (variation pattern of deviation from super reach δ), PA2-6 (variation pattern of deviation from super reach ε) , PA2-7 (variation pattern of super reach ζ deviation), PA2-8 (variation pattern of super reach η deviation), PA2-9 (variation pattern of super reach θ deviation), PA2-10 (variation pattern of super reach ι deviation) pattern), PA2-11 (a variation pattern in which super reach κ is off), and PA2-12 (a variation pattern in which super reach λ is off).

In addition, if the variable display result is "miss" in the time saving state (high base state), select the variation pattern determination table D for failure, and change the fluctuation pattern to PA1-4 using the fluctuation pattern determination table D for failure. (Non-reach deviation pattern for time saving), PA2-1 (Normal reach deviation pattern), PA2-2 (Super reach α deviation pattern), PA2-3 (Super reach β deviation pattern), PA2 -4 (variation pattern of deviation from super reach γ), PA2-5 (variation pattern of deviation from super reach δ), PA2-6 (variation pattern of deviation from super reach ε), PA2-7 (variation pattern of deviation from super reach ζ) , PA2-8 (variation pattern of deviation in super reach η), PA2-9 (variation pattern of deviation in super reach θ), PA2-10 (variation pattern of deviation in super reach ι), PA2-11 (variation pattern of deviation in super reach κ) pattern) and PA2-12 (variation pattern with super reach λ deviation).

In other words, if the variable display result in this feature section 029SG is "off", the special figure is Since the rate at which variable display is executed is higher due to shortening variation patterns (PA1-2, PA1-3, PA1-4) whose variation time is shorter than the normal non-reach variation pattern (PA1-1), While preventing the game from being delayed, it is possible to shorten the period until the next variable display result becomes a jackpot.

In addition, when determining the fluctuation pattern using the fluctuation pattern determination tables A to D for a loss, the fluctuation pattern for a non-reach loss (PA1-1 for the fluctuation pattern determination table for a loss, PA1-1 for the fluctuation pattern determination table for a loss; If so, set the highest determination ratio for PA1-2, PA1-3 if the fluctuation pattern judgment table for loss is PA1-4, PA1-4 if the fluctuation pattern judgment table for loss is the highest, and set the determination ratio of PA2-1 (normal reach is ), PA2-2 (variation pattern of deviation from super reach α), PA2-3 (variation pattern of deviation from super reach β), PA2-4 (variation pattern of deviation from super reach γ), PA2-5 (variation pattern of deviation from super reach γ) δ deviation pattern), PA2-6 (super reach ε deviation pattern), PA2-7 (super reach ζ deviation pattern), PA2-8 (super reach η deviation pattern), PA2-9 ( PA2-10 (variation pattern of super reach θ deviation), PA2-11 (variation pattern of super reach κ deviation), PA2-12 (variation pattern of super reach λ deviation) It is only necessary to set the ratio to be lower (determination ratio of each super reach fluctuation pattern when selecting the outlier fluctuation pattern determination table: PA2-12<PA2-11<PA2-10<PA2-9<PA2-8<PA2-7 <PA2-6<PA2-5<PA2-4<PA2-3<PA2-2).

By setting the determination ratio of each fluctuation pattern in each fluctuation pattern determination table as described above, for the super reach fluctuation pattern, the jackpot expectation of the super reach α fluctuation pattern is set to be the lowest, and the super reach β fluctuation The jackpot expectation of the pattern is set higher than the jackpot expectation of the Super Reach α fluctuation pattern, and the jackpot expectation of the Super Reach γ fluctuation pattern is set higher than the jackpot expectation of the Super Reach β fluctuation pattern. The jackpot expectation for the Super Reach ζ variation pattern is set higher than the jackpot expectation for the Super Reach γ variation pattern, and the jackpot expectation for the Super Reach η variation pattern is set higher than the jackpot expectation for the Super Reach ζ variation pattern. The jackpot expectation of the super reach θ variation pattern is set higher than the jackpot expectation of the super reach η variation pattern, and the jackpot expectation of the super reach ι variation pattern is set higher than the jackpot expectation of the super reach θ variation pattern. The jackpot expectation of the super reach κ variation pattern is set higher than the jackpot expectation of the super reach ι variation pattern, and the jackpot expectation of the super reach λ variation pattern is set higher than the jackpot expectation of the super reach κ variation pattern. The expected jackpot is set higher than the expected jackpot. As for the super reach δ variation pattern and the super reach ε variation pattern, as described above, only the variation patterns in the case where the variable display result is off are provided, so the jackpot expectation level is 0.

Next, the image display device 5 in the feature section 029SG will be explained. In the display area of the image display device 5, "left", "middle", and "right" effect pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are arranged. Furthermore, a first pending storage display area 029SG005D and a second pending storage display area 029SG005U are set at two locations on the left and right at the bottom of the display area of the image display device 5. In the first pending memory display area 029SG005D and the second pending memory display area 029SG005U, a pending memory display that specifiably displays the variable display pending memory number (special figure pending memory number) corresponding to the special figure game is displayed. . In this feature section 029SG, these pending displays can be displayed in multiple display modes, and depending on which display mode the pending memory display is displayed, a jackpot can be won in the variable display corresponding to the pending memory display. It is possible to execute a look-ahead preview performance (also referred to as a pending display preview performance) that changes the rate of control in the gaming state (jackpot expectation level).

Furthermore, on the right side of the image display device 5 in the feature section 029SG, a meter 029SG005M is displayed that can change the display mode to five levels (six levels if the state of not performing the meter effect) is included as the above-mentioned meter effect. .

The RAM 102 in this feature section 029SG includes a game control data holding area 029SG150 as shown in FIG. is provided. The game control data holding area 029SG150 shown in FIG. 11-12 includes a first special symbol reservation storage section 029SG151A, a second special symbol reservation storage section 029SG151B, a regular symbol reservation storage section 029SG151C, and a game control flag setting section 029SG152. , a game control timer setting section 029SG153, a game control counter setting section 029SG154, and a game control buffer setting section 029SG155.

The first special figure reservation storage unit 029SG151A stores special figures that have not yet started even though a game ball has passed (entered) the first starting prize opening formed by the winning ball device 6A and a starting prize (first starting prize) has occurred. Stores pending data of a figure game (a special figure game using the first special figure on the first special figure display device 4A). As an example, the first special figure reservation storage unit 029SG151A associates the winning order (game ball detection order) to the first starting prize opening with the reservation number, and sets the first starting condition for the passing (entering) of the game ball. Numerical data indicating the random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random number MR2 for determining the type of jackpot, the random number MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern, etc., extracted from the random number circuit 104 etc. by the CPU 103 based on the establishment, are held as pending data. , and are stored until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, "4"). The pending data stored in the first special figure pending storage unit 029SG151A indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is on hold, and the variable display result (special figure display) in this special figure game is suspended. This is pending information that makes it possible to determine whether or not there will be a jackpot based on the result).

The second special figure reservation storage unit 029SG151B indicates that the game ball has passed (entered) the second starting prize opening formed by the variable winning ball device 6B and a starting prize (second starting prize) has occurred, but it has not started yet. Stores pending data of a special figure game (a special figure game using the second special figure on the second special figure display device 4B). As an example, the second special figure reservation storage unit 029SG151B associates the winning order (game ball detection order) to the second starting prize opening with the reservation number, and sets the second starting condition for the passing (entering) of the game ball. Numerical data indicating the random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random number MR2 for determining the type of jackpot, the random number MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern, etc., extracted from the random number circuit 104 etc. by the CPU 103 based on the establishment, are held as pending data. is stored until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, "4"). The pending data stored in the second special figure pending storage unit 029SG151B indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is on hold, and the variable display result (special figure display) in this special figure game is suspended. This is pending information that makes it possible to determine whether or not there will be a jackpot based on the result).

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

The normal figure reservation storage part 029SG151C stores the hold information of the normal figure game which has not yet been started by the normal symbol display 20 even though the game ball passing through the passage gate 41 has been detected by the gate switch 21. For example, the general figure reservation storage unit 029SG151C associates the game balls with the reservation numbers in the order in which they pass through the passage gate 41, and determines the general figure display result extracted from the random number circuit 104 etc. by the CPU 103 based on the passing of the game balls. Numerical data indicating the random number MR4 for the purpose is stored as pending data until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, "4").

The game control flag setting section 029SG152 is provided with a plurality of types of flags whose states can be updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko game machine 1. For example, the game control flag setting unit 029SG152 stores data indicating the value of the flag and data indicating the on state or off state for each of the plurality of types of flags.

The game control timer setting section 029SG153 is provided with various timers used to control the progress of the game in the pachinko game machine 1. For example, the game control timer setting section 029SG153 stores data indicating timer values for each of a plurality of types of timers.

The game control counter setting section 029SG154 is provided with a plurality of types of counters for counting count values used to control the progress of the game in the pachinko game machine 1. For example, the game control counter setting section 029SG154 stores data indicating count values for each of a plurality of types of counters. Here, the game control counter setting unit 029SG154 may be provided with a random counter for counting part or all of the gaming random numbers so that the CPU 103 can update them by software.

The random counter of the game control counter setting unit 029SG154 stores random numbers not generated by the random number circuit 104, for example, numerical data indicating random numbers MR2 to MR4, as a random count value, and according to the execution of software by the CPU 103, Numerical data indicating each random value is updated regularly or irregularly. The software executed by the CPU 103 to update the random count value may be for updating the random count value separately from the numerical data updating operation in the random number circuit 104, or may be for updating the random count value separately from the numerical data updating operation in the random number circuit 104, or may be for updating the random count value separately from the numerical data updating operation in the random number circuit 104. The random count value may be updated by performing predetermined processing such as scrambling processing or arithmetic processing on all or part of the numerical data obtained.

The game control buffer setting unit 029SG155 is provided with various buffers that temporarily store data used to control the progress of the game in the pachinko game machine 1. For example, the game control buffer setting unit 029SG155 stores data indicating buffer values in each of a plurality of types of buffers.

The RAM 122 mounted on the performance control board 12 shown in FIG. 3 is an area for storing various data used to control performance operations, such as data storage for performance control as shown in FIG. 11-13(A). Area 029SG190 is provided. The production control data holding area 029SG190 shown in FIG. 11-13(A) includes a production control flag setting section 029SG191, a production control timer setting section 029SG192, a production control counter setting section 029SG193, and a production control buffer setting section 029SG194. We are prepared.

The production control flag setting section 029SG191 has multiple types of flags whose states can be updated according to production operation states such as the display state of production images on the screen of the image display device 5, production control commands transmitted from the main board 11, etc. A flag is set. For example, the performance control flag setting unit 029SG191 stores data indicating the value of the flag and data indicating the on state or off state for each of the plurality of types of flags.

The performance control timer setting section 029SG192 is provided with a plurality of types of timers used to control the progress of various performance operations, such as display operations of performance images on the screen of the image display device 5, for example. For example, the performance control timer setting section 029SG192 stores data indicating timer values for each of a plurality of types of timers.

The performance control counter setting section 029SG193 is provided with a plurality of types of counters used to control the progress of various performance operations. For example, the performance control counter setting section 029SG193 stores data indicating count values of each of a plurality of types of counters.

The performance control buffer setting section 029SG194 is provided with various buffers that temporarily store data used to control the progress of various performance operations. For example, the production control buffer setting unit 029SG194 stores data indicating buffer values in each of a plurality of types of buffers.

In this feature section 029SG, data constituting the starting winning reception command buffer 029SG194A as shown in FIG. 11-13(B) is stored in a predetermined area of the performance control buffer setting section 029SG194. The start winning reception command buffer 029SG194A has a storage area (buffer numbers "1-1" to "1-4") corresponding to the maximum value (for example, "4") of the total number of reserved memories of the first special symbol reserved memory. A corresponding area) and a storage area corresponding to the first special figure being variably displayed (area corresponding to buffer number "1-0") are provided. In addition, the start winning reception command buffer 029SG194A has a storage area (buffer numbers "2-1" to "2-4") corresponding to the maximum value of the total number of reserved memories (for example, "4") of the second special symbol reserved memory. ”) and a storage area corresponding to the second special figure being variably displayed (an area corresponding to the buffer number “2-0”). When there is a starting prize in the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening, the starting opening winning designation command (first starting opening winning designation command or second starting opening winning designation command), symbol designation command, variable category designation A set of four commands, a command and a pending storage number notification command (a first pending storage number notification command or a second pending storage number notification command), is transmitted from the main board 11 to the production control board 12. The storage area corresponding to the first special figure pending memory and the storage area corresponding to the second special figure pending memory in the starting winning reception command buffer 029SG194A are used for these starting opening winning designation commands, symbol designation commands, variable category designation commands, A storage area (entry) is secured for storing the number of pending storage notification commands in association with each other and storing them separately in a first special symbol pending storage and a second special pattern pending storage.

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

Furthermore, in the starting winning reception command buffer 029SG194A of this feature section 029SG, the display pattern associated with the determination of whether or not to execute the pre-read notice performance in the pre-read notice setting process (FIG. 11-20) has not yet been determined. In other words, with the occurrence of a new starting prize, a flag value is set according to the display pattern (display mode) of the starting opening winning designation command, symbol designation command, variable category designation command, and pending storage display. A storage area is secured for each storage area (entry) so that the flag can be stored in association with each buffer number corresponding to the first special figure pending storage and the second special figure pending storage.

In addition, in the case where execution of the pre-read notice performance is not determined in the pre-read notice setting process described later, "0" corresponding to the display pattern of the normal pending memory display is stored in the pending display flag. As a result, the reserved memory display in the normal display mode (for example, a white circle) is displayed in the first reserved memory display area 029SG5D and the second reserved memory display area 029SG5U provided at the bottom of the image display device 5, and When it is decided to execute the reading preview effect, "1" (blue ○) corresponding to the display pattern of the reserved memory display in a special mode different from the normal display mode (for example, blue ○ or red ○) ) or "2" (red circle) is set, a special mode of pending memory display different from the normal display mode is displayed in the first pending memory display area 029SG5D and the second pending memory display area 029SG5U. , in the variable display corresponding to the pending memory display, it is foretold that there is a high possibility of a jackpot or a super reach.

At the time of starting winning into the first starting winning opening, the production control CPU 120 stores commands from the beginning (the entry with the lowest buffer number) of the free entry corresponding to the first special figure pending memory of the starting winning receiving command buffer 029SG194A. Then, when a starting prize is entered into the second starting prize opening, the command is stored from the beginning (the entry with the lowest buffer number) of the empty entry corresponding to the second special figure pending memory of the receiving command buffer 029SG194A at the time of starting winning. go. At the time of starting winning, the starting opening winning specifying command to the pending storage number notification command are sequentially transmitted. Therefore, when the command is received, the starting opening winning prize designation command is stored in the storage areas corresponding to the endings "1" to "4" of the buffer numbers corresponding to the first special figure pending memory or the second special figure pending memory. , symbol designation command, fluctuation category designation command, and pending storage number notification command are stored in this order.

The command stored in the start winning command buffer 029SG194A shown in FIG. 11-13(B) is sent to the entry (buffer The entry stored in the buffer number "1-0" or "2-0") is deleted, and the entry corresponding to the pending storage of the variable display to be started (buffer number "1-1" or "2-0") is deleted. -1") and the stored contents of the entries subsequent to the pending storage of the variable display to be started are shifted. For example, in the storage state shown in FIG. 11-13(B), when the variable display of the decorative pattern in the first special symbol holding memory is completed, each command stored in the buffer number "0" is deleted, and the buffer number Each command stored in "1" is shifted to buffer number "0", and each command stored in the area corresponding to buffer number "2" is shifted to the area corresponding to buffer number "1". The commands that are shifted and stored in the areas corresponding to buffer numbers "3" and "4" are shifted to the areas corresponding to buffer numbers "2" and "3". Therefore, buffer number "0" becomes an area (entry) for storing each command related to pending storage that is variably displayed at that time.

Next, the starting winning determination process of the feature section 029SG executed in step S101 of FIG. 6 will be explained based on FIGS. 11-14. In the starting winning determination process, the CPU 103 first turns on the first starting opening switch 22A based on the detection signal from the first starting opening switch 22A provided corresponding to the first starting winning opening formed by the winning ball device 6A. It is determined whether the state is the same (step 029SGS101a). At this time, if the first starting port switch 22A is in the ON state (step 029SGS101a; Y), the number of reserved first special symbols, which is the number of reserved memories of the special symbol game using the first special symbol, is set to the predetermined upper limit. It is determined whether the value (for example, "4" as the upper limit storage number) is reached (step 029SGS102). The CPU 103 may specify the first special symbol pending memory number by reading the first pending memory count value which is the stored value of the first pending memory counter provided in the game control counter setting section 029SG154, for example. When the first special symbol pending memory number is not the upper limit value at step 029SGS102 (step 029SGS102; N), for example, the storage value of the starting opening buffer provided in the game control buffer setting section 029SG155 is set to "1" ( Step 029SGS103).

When the first starting port switch 22A is off at step 029SGS101a (step 029SGS101a; N), or when the number of first special symbols pending memory has reached the upper limit value at step 029SGS102 (step 029SGS102; Y), the variable Based on the detection signal from the second starting opening switch 22B provided corresponding to the second starting winning opening formed by the winning ball device 6B, it is determined whether the second starting opening switch 22B is in the on state ( Step 029SGS101b). At this time, if the second starting port switch 22B is in the ON state (step 029SGS101b; Y), the number of second special figure pending memories, which is the number of pending memories of the special figure game using the second special figure, is set to the predetermined upper limit. It is determined whether the value (for example, "4" as the upper limit storage number) is reached (step 029SGS105). For example, the CPU 103 may specify the second special symbol pending storage number by reading the second pending storage number count value which is the stored value of the second pending storage number counter provided in the game control counter setting section 029SG154. When the second special figure pending storage number is not the upper limit value at step 029SGS105 (step 029SGS105; N), for example, the storage value of the starting opening buffer provided in the game control buffer setting section 029SG155 is set to "2" ( Step 029SGS106).

After executing either of the processes of step 029SGS103 and step 029SGS106, the number of special symbols pending stored according to the starting opening buffer value, which is the storage value of the starting opening buffer, is updated by adding 1 (step 029SGS107). For example, when the starting port buffer value is "1", the first pending storage number count value is incremented by 1, while when the starting port buffer value is "2", the second pending storage number count value is added by 1. In this way, the first pending memory number count value is 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the first starting prize opening and the first starting condition corresponding to the special pattern game using the first special pattern is established. Updated to increase. In addition, the second pending memory number count value is 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the second starting prize opening and the second starting condition corresponding to the special pattern game using the second special pattern is established. Updated to increase. At this time, the total number of pending memories is also updated to add 1 (step 029SGS108). For example, the total pending storage number count value, which is the stored value of the total pending storage number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 029SG154, may be updated by adding one.

After executing the process of step 029SGS108, the CPU 103 selects the random number MR1 for special figure display result determination and jackpot type determination from among the numerical data updated by the random number circuit 104 and the random counter of the game control counter setting unit 029SG154. Numerical data indicating a random number MR2 for use and a random number MR3 for determining a variation pattern are extracted (Step 029SGS109). Numerical data indicating each random number value extracted in this way is stored by being set as reservation information at the beginning of a free entry in the special figure reservation storage unit according to the starting opening buffer value (step 029SGS110). For example, when the starting opening buffer value is "1", numerical data indicating random numbers MR1 to MR3 is stored in the first special figure reservation storage section 029SG151A, while when the starting opening buffer value is "2", Numerical data indicating random numbers MR1 to MR3 is stored in the second special figure reservation storage section 029SG151B.

The numerical data indicating the random number MR1 for determining the special symbol display result and the random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type determines whether or not the variable display result of the special symbol or decorative symbol is considered a "jackpot", and whether or not the variable display result is determined by the variable display result. It is used to determine the type of jackpot in the case of "jackpot". The random number value MR3 for determining a variation pattern is used to determine a variation pattern including variable display times of special symbols and decorative symbols. By executing the process of step 029SGS109, the CPU 103 extracts numerical data indicating all of the random numbers used for determining the variable display mode including the variable display results and variable display time of special symbols and decorative symbols.

Following the process of step 029SGS110, transmission settings of a starting slot winning designation command according to the starting slot buffer value are performed (step 029SGS111). For example, when the starting opening buffer value is "1", the performance control board Settings are made to send the first starting opening winning designation command to No. 12. On the other hand, when the starting opening buffer value is "2", by storing the storage address of the second starting opening winning designation command table in the ROM 101 in the buffer area of the sending command buffer, Make settings for transmitting the second starting opening winning designation command. The starting opening winning designation command set in this way is transmitted from the main board 11 to the production control board 12 by, for example, executing the command control process of step S27 shown in FIG. 5 after the special symbol process process is completed. transmitted.

Following the process of step 029SGS111, winning random value determination process is executed (step 029SGS112). After that, for example, by storing the storage address of the pending memory number notification command table in the ROM 101 in the buffer area specified by the sending command pointer in the sending command buffer, a pending memory number notification command is sent to the production control board 12. Settings are made for this purpose (Step 029SGS113). The pending storage number notification command set in this way is transmitted from the main board 11 to the production control board 12 by, for example, executing the command control process of step S27 shown in FIG. 5 after the special symbol process process is completed. transmitted.

After executing the process of step 029SGS113, it is determined whether the starting port buffer value is "1" (step 029SGS114). At this time, if the starting port buffer value is "1" (step 029SGS114; Y), the starting port buffer is cleared and its stored value is initialized to "0" (step 029SGS115), and then the process of step 029SGS104 is started. move on. On the other hand, when the starting opening buffer value is "2" (step 029SGS114; N), the starting opening buffer is cleared and its stored value is initialized to "0" (step 029SGS116), and then the starting opening is won. Finish the process. Thereby, even when both the first starting port switch 22A and the second starting port switch 22B detect valid starting winnings of game balls at the same time, processing based on detection of both effective starting winnings can be surely completed.

FIG. 11-15(A) is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step 029SGS112 of FIG. 11-14 as the winning random value determination process. In this feature section 029SG, when variable display of special symbols and decorative symbols is started, special symbol normal processing (step S22 in FIG. 6, FIGS. A determination is made as to whether or not to treat the result) as a "jackpot" and control the game to a jackpot gaming state. In addition, in the variation pattern setting process (step S23 in FIG. 6, FIGS. 11-17) to be described later, a variation pattern that specifically defines the variable display mode of the decorative pattern is determined. On the other hand, apart from these determinations, at the timing when the game ball is detected at the starting winning hole (first starting winning hole or second starting winning hole), the CPU 103 executes the winning time random numerical value judgment process of step 029SGS112. By doing so, it is determined whether or not the jackpot symbol is determined to be stopped and displayed as a special symbol display result, and whether or not the variable display mode of the decorative symbol becomes a predetermined display mode with super reach is determined. As a result, before the variable display of special symbols and decorative symbols based on the detection of the game ball that has entered the starting prize opening starts, that is, before it is determined whether or not to win the jackpot at the start of the variable display. Beforehand, it is determined whether the special figure display result will be a "jackpot" or which category the variable display mode of the decorative pattern will be, and based on this determination result, the performance control CPU 120 etc. , as will be described later, a preview effect such as a pre-read preview effect is executed.

In the winning random value determination process shown in FIG. 11-15(A), the CPU 103 first checks the status of the time saving flag and probability change flag provided in the game control flag setting section 029SG152, etc. The current gaming state in machine 1 is specified (step 029SGS121). The CPU 103 specifies that the variable probability state is in the variable probability state when the variable probability flag is in the on state, and specifies that the state is in the reduced time state when the variable variable probability flag is in the off state and the time saving flag is in the on state, and when both the variable variable flag and the time saving flag are in the state When it is off, it may be specified that it is in the normal state.

Following the process of step 029SGS121, the display result determination table shown in FIG. 11-3 is selected and set (step 029SGS122). Thereafter, it is determined whether the numerical data indicating the random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result extracted in step 029SGS109 of FIG. 11-14 is within a predetermined jackpot determination range (step 029SGS123). In the jackpot judgment range, individual judgment values assigned to the special figure display result of "jackpot" in the special figure display result judgment table 1 selected by the process of step 029SGS122 are set, and the CPU 103 uses the random number MR1 and each judgment value. It is only necessary to determine the presence or absence of a judgment value that matches the random value MR1 by comparing the values one by one. Alternatively, by setting numerical values indicating the minimum value (lower limit value) and maximum value (upper limit value) of the judgment value included in the jackpot judgment range, the CPU 103 calculates the random value MR1 and the minimum value or maximum value of the jackpot judgment range. It is only necessary to determine whether or not the random number value MR1 is within the jackpot determination range by comparison. At this time, by determining that the random number MR1 is within the jackpot determination range, it can be determined that the variable display result based on the pending data including the random number MR1 is determined to be a "jackpot".

If it is determined in step 029SGS123 that it is not within the jackpot determination range, that is, if it is determined that there will be no jackpot in the variable display (step 029SGS123; N), that is, the variable display result will be a "miss" in the variable display. In this case, the transmission settings of the first symbol designation command, which is a symbol designation command corresponding to the variable display result being "miss", are executed (step 029SGS128), and the time saving flag is checked to see if it is in the on state, that is. , it is determined whether the current gaming state is a time saving state (step 029SGS129). If the time saving flag is off (step 029SGS129; N), select and set the fluctuation pattern determination table A for failure, and if the time saving flag is on (step 029SGS129; Y), determine the fluctuation pattern for failure. Select and set table D (step 029SGS131). The error variation pattern determination table A is used when the number of pending memories is two or less. Further, the losing variation pattern determination table D is a losing variation pattern determining table used when the gaming state is a high base state in which time saving control is being executed.

In addition, if it is determined in step 029SGS123 that it is within the jackpot determination range, that is, if it is determined that there will be a jackpot during variable display (step 029SGS123; Y), as shown in FIG. 11-15 (A), , the jackpot type is determined based on the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type (step 029SGS132). At this time, the CPU 103 operates according to the variable special figure (the "first special figure" corresponding to "1" or the "second special figure" corresponding to "2") specified corresponding to the starting opening buffer value. , selects table data for jackpot type determination from table data configuring the jackpot type determination table. Then, by referring to the selected table data for determining the jackpot type, it is determined which of the plurality of jackpot types is to be determined.

In addition, the symbol designation command according to the determined jackpot type, that is, the second symbol designation command if it is a probability variable jackpot A, the third symbol designation command if it is a probability variable jackpot B, and the third symbol specification command if it is a probability variable jackpot C. Execute the transmission setting of the 4th symbol designation command, and if it is a non-variable jackpot, the 5th symbol designation command (step 029SGS133), select and set the fluctuation pattern judgment table for jackpot (step 029SGS135), and step Proceed to 029SGS138.

After executing any of the processes in step 029SGS130, step 029SGS131, and step 029SGS135, using each fluctuation pattern determination table set in each of these steps and numerical data indicating the random number MR3 for fluctuation pattern determination, A variation category is determined according to the range of determination values including the random value MR3 (step 029SGS138). In this characteristic part 029SG, as shown in FIG. 11-15(B), at least when the variable display result is "miss", the variable display mode is "non-reach" regardless of the total number of retained memories. A variable category that is a variable display mode of "Super Reach", a variable category of "Other" that is a variable display mode other than "Non-reach" and "Super Reach" (for example, normal reach), It is sufficient if it can be determined based on the random value MR3 whether or not such a fluctuation category is determined.

Thereafter, a setting is made to transmit a variable category designation command according to the determination result of the process of step 029SGS138 to the production control board 12 (step 029SGS139), and then the winning random number value determination process is ended.

FIG. 11-16 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in S110 of FIG. 6 as the special symbol normal process. In the special symbol normal processing shown in FIGS. 11-16, the CPU 103 first determines whether the second special symbol pending storage number is "0" (step 029SGS141). The second special symbol pending storage number is the number of pending memories of the special symbol game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B. For example, in the process of step 029SGS141, the second pending storage number count value stored in the game control counter setting section 029SG154 may be read out, and it may be determined whether or not the read value is "0".

When the second special figure reservation storage number is other than "0" at step 029SGS141 (step 029SGS141; N), reservation data stored in the second special figure reservation storage unit corresponding to reservation number "1" Then, numerical data indicating the random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random number MR2 for determining the type of jackpot, and the random number MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern are read out (step 029SGS142). The numerical data read at this time may be temporarily stored in, for example, a random number buffer for fluctuation.

Following the process of step 029 SGS142, the second special figure pending memory number and total pending memory number are subtracted by 1 by updating the second special figure pending memory count value and the total pending memory count value by 1. At the same time, the data in the second special figure reservation storage section is updated. Specifically, it indicates the random numbers MR1 to MR3 stored in the entries lower than the reservation number "1" (for example, the entries corresponding to the reservation numbers "2" to "4") in the second special figure reservation storage unit. The pending data is shifted upward one entry at a time (step 029SGS143).

Thereafter, after updating the variable special figure designation buffer value, which is the stored value of the variable special figure designation buffer, to "2" (step 029SGS144), the process moves to step 029SGS149.

On the other hand, when the second special figure pending memory number is "0" in step 029SGS141 (step 029SGS141; Y), it is determined whether the first special figure pending memory number is "0" (step 029SGS145). . The number of first special symbol pending memories is the number of pending memories of a special symbol game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A. For example, in the process of step 029SGS145, the game control counter setting unit 029SG154 reads the first pending memory number count value stored in the first pending memory number counter, and determines whether or not the read value is "0". Bye. In this way, the process of step 029SGS145 is executed when it is determined in step 029SGS141 that the second special figure pending memory number is "0", and the first special figure pending memory number is "0". Determine whether or not. As a result, the special pattern game using the second special pattern starts to be executed with priority over the special pattern game using the first special pattern.

Note that the special pattern game using the second special pattern is not limited to being executed with priority over the special pattern game using the first special pattern, for example, the first starting prize opening or the second starting winning opening The execution of the special figure game may be started in the order in which the game ball enters (passes) and a starting prize occurs. In this case, a table is provided that stores data that can specify the order in which the starting winnings occur, and the execution of the special pattern game using either the first special pattern or the second special pattern is started from the stored data. It would be good if we could decide which.

When the first special figure reservation storage number is other than "0" at step 029SGS145 (step 029SGS145;N), reservation data stored in the first special figure reservation storage unit corresponding to reservation number "1" Then, numerical data indicating the random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the random number MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern are read out (step 029SGS146). The numerical data read at this time may be temporarily stored in, for example, a random number buffer for fluctuation.

Following the process of step 029 SGS146, the first special figure pending memory count value and the total pending memory count value are subtracted by 1 and updated, so that the first special figure pending memory count value and the total pending memory count value are subtracted by 1. At the same time, the data in the first special figure reservation storage section is updated. Specifically, it indicates the random numbers MR1 to MR3 stored in the entries lower than the reservation number "1" (for example, the entries corresponding to the reservation numbers "2" to "4") in the first special figure reservation storage unit. The pending data is shifted upward one entry at a time (step 029SGS147).

Thereafter, after updating the variable special figure designation buffer value, which is the stored value of the variable special figure designation buffer, to "1" (step 029SGS148), the process moves to step 029SGS149.

In step 029SGS149, the special symbol display result judgment shown in FIG. Select and set the table. Next, the numerical data indicating the random number MR1 for judging the special figure display result stored in the random number buffer for fluctuation is compared with the judgment value assigned to each special figure display result of "jackpot" and "miss". , it is determined whether the special figure display result should be a "jackpot" or a "miss" (step 029 SGS 150a). In addition, in this step 029SGS150a, if the gaming state at that time is a high probability state (probability variation state) in which the probability variation flag is on, the random number MR1 for determining the special symbol display result is set to a high probability state (probability variation state). ), it is determined that it is a "jackpot", and if it is not, it is determined that it is a "miss". In addition, if the probability change flag is off and the probability is low, if the random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result falls within the range of 1 to 219, it will be judged as a "jackpot", and if it does not, it will be judged as a "miss". judge.

In this way, in the special figure display result determination table 1 selected in step 029SGS149, different determination values are assigned to "jackpot" depending on the gaming status at that time (high accuracy, low accuracy). , In the process of step 029 SGS150a, the special figure display result is determined using different judgment data (judgment value) depending on whether the gaming state when variable display such as a special figure game is started is a high certainty state or not. By determining whether or not to be considered a "jackpot", when the gaming state is a high probability state, it is judged (determined) as a "jackpot" with a higher probability than when the gaming state is a low probability state.

If it is determined in step 029SGS150a that it is a "jackpot" (step 029SGS150a; Y), the jackpot flag is turned on in the game control flag setting section 029SG152 (step 029SGS152). At this time, the jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. 11-4(A) is selected and set as a table to be used for determining the jackpot type to one of a plurality of types (step 029SGS153). By referring to the jackpot type determination table set in this way, the numerical data indicating the random number MR2 for jackpot type determination stored in the fluctuation random number buffer and the "non-probable variable jackpot" and "probable variable jackpot" are determined in the jackpot type determination table. Depending on which of the judgment values assigned to each jackpot type matches "A", "probable variable jackpot B", and "probable variable jackpot C", it is determined which of the plurality of jackpot types is to be used (step 029 SGS154 ).

By determining the jackpot type in the process of step 029SGS154, the gaming state after the end of the jackpot gaming state can be set to either a time-saving state or a variable probability state that is more advantageous to the player than the time-saving state. Whether to control or not is determined before a fixed special symbol is derived as a variable display result. Corresponding to the jackpot type determined in this way, for example, by setting a jackpot type buffer value which is a stored value of the jackpot type buffer provided in the gaming control buffer setting section 029SG155 (step 029SGS155), the determined jackpot type Remember. As an example, if the jackpot type is "non-probable variable jackpot" corresponding to a non-probable variable jackpot, the jackpot type buffer value is set to "0", and if the jackpot type is "probable variable A" corresponding to probability variable jackpot A, it is set to "1", If it is "probable variable B" corresponding to B, it may be set to "2", and if it is "probable variable C" corresponding to probability variable jackpot C, it may be set to "3".

After the completion of step 029SGS155, or if it is determined in step 029SGS150a that it is not a "jackpot" (step 029SGS150a; N), it is determined whether to control the jackpot gaming state (whether the jackpot flag is turned on or not). A fixed special symbol is set in accordance with the pre-determined result of (2) and the determined result of the jackpot type in the case of a jackpot game state. As an example, in response to a pre-determined result that the special symbol display result is a "miss", a special symbol indicating a "-" symbol, which is a missed symbol, is set as a confirmed special symbol. In addition, if it is determined that the special symbol display result is a "jackpot" in step 029SGS150a, and if the jackpot type in step 029SGS154 is "probable variable jackpot A", a special symbol indicating the number "7" is displayed. Set as a confirmed special symbol. Further, when the jackpot type is "probable variable jackpot B", a special symbol showing the number "5" is set as a confirmed special symbol. Further, when the jackpot type is "non-probable variable jackpot", a special symbol showing the number "3" is set as a confirmed special symbol. Further, when the jackpot type is "probable variable jackpot C", a special symbol indicating the number "1" is set as a confirmed special symbol. Note that these confirmed special symbols are just examples, and other confirmed special symbols may be set, or multiple types of symbols may be set as confirmed special symbols.

After setting the confirmed special symbol in step 029SGS156, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "1", which is the value corresponding to the fluctuation pattern setting process (step 029SGS157), and then the special symbol normal process is ended. .

In addition, if the number of reserved memories of the special map game using the first special map is "0" at step 029SGS145 (step 029SGS145; Y), after performing predetermined demo display settings (step 029SGS158), Special symbol normal processing ends. In this demonstration display setting, a production control command (customer waiting demo designation command) that specifies a demonstration display (demonstration screen display) by displaying a predetermined production image on the image display device 5, for example, is sent from the main board 11 to the production control command. It is determined whether the transmission to the board 12 has been completed. At this time, if the customer waiting demo designation command has already been sent, the demo display setting is ended. On the other hand, if it has not yet been sent, settings are made to send the customer waiting demo designation command, and then the demo display settings are ended.

FIG. 11-17 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S111 of FIG. 6 as the variation pattern setting process. In the fluctuation pattern setting process shown in FIGS. 11-17, the CPU 103 first determines whether the jackpot flag is turned on (step 029SGS161). If the jackpot flag is turned on (step 029SGS161; Y), a jackpot variation pattern determination table is selected and set (step 029SGS164).

In the determination at step 029SGS161, if the jackpot flag is not turned on (step 029SGS161; N), the gaming state is changed by determining whether or not the time saving flag is turned on in the game control flag setting section. It is determined whether or not the time saving control is being performed in which the time saving control is performed in the state or the time saving state (step 029SGS168). If the time saving flag is turned on (step 029SGS168; Y), the failure variation pattern determination table D is selected and set as the table to be used for determining one of the plurality of variation patterns ( Step 029SGS169).

On the other hand, when the time saving control is not in progress, that is, when the time saving flag is not turned on (step 029SGS168; N), for example, the pending memory number counter for variable special symbols provided in the game control counter setting section 029SG154 is stored. By reading the value, etc., the number of pending memories of the variable special symbols is specified, and it is determined whether the specified number of pending memories of the variable special symbols is 1 or 2 (step 029SGS170).

If the number of pending memories of the specified variable special symbol is 1 or 2 (step 029SGS170; N), the variation pattern determination table A for failure is used as a table to be used for determining one of multiple types of variation patterns. Select and set (step 029SGS171).

In addition, if the number of pending memories of the specified variable special figure is not 1 or 2 (step 029SGS170; N), it is further determined whether the number of pending memories of the specified variable special figure is 3 (step 029SGS172 ).

If the number of pending memories of the specified variable special symbol is 3 (step 029SGS172; Y), select the variation pattern determination table B for failure as the table to be used for determining the variation pattern as one of multiple types. (Step 029SGS173).

In addition, if the number of pending memories of the specified variable special pattern is not 3, that is, if the number of pending memories of the specified variable special pattern is 4 (step 029SGS172; N), select one of the multiple types of variable patterns. As the table to be used for determining the deviation pattern, the error variation pattern determination table C is selected and set (step 029SGS174), and the process proceeds to step 029SGS175.

After executing any of the processes in step 029SGS164, step 029SGS169, step 029SGS171, step 029SGS173, and step 029SGS174, for example, the numerical data indicating the random number MR3 for fluctuation pattern determination stored in the fluctuation random number buffer etc. Based on the selected (set) jackpot fluctuation pattern determination table, special hit fluctuation pattern determination table, or loss fluctuation pattern determination table A to D, one of multiple types of fluctuation patterns can be selected. (Step 029SGS175).

Incidentally, when the jackpot flag is off, by determining the fluctuation pattern in the process of step 029SGS175, it is determined whether or not the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is to be "reach". That is, the process of step 029SGS170 includes a process of determining whether or not the variable display state of the decorative symbol should be set to the reach state when the variable display result is "miss".

After determining the fluctuation pattern in step 029SGS175, a special symbol game using the first special symbol on the first special symbol display device 4A and a special symbol game using the first special symbol on the second special symbol display device 4B are performed according to the variable special symbol designation buffer value. Settings are made to start changing the special symbols so as to start one of the special symbol games using the second special symbol (step 029SGS176). As an example, if the variable special symbol designation buffer value is "1", settings are made to transmit a drive signal that updates the display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display device 4A. On the other hand, if the variable special symbol designation buffer value is "2", settings are made to transmit a drive signal that updates the display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display device 4B.

Following the process of step 029SGS176, settings are made to transmit various commands for starting the variation of the special symbol (step 029SGS177). For example, when the variable special figure designation buffer value is "1", the CPU 103 sends a gaming state designation command, a first variable display start command, a fluctuation pattern designation command, a variable display command to the production control board 12 from the main board 11. In order to sequentially transmit the result designation command and the first pending storage number notification command, the game control buffer setting section sends setting data indicating the storage address (starting address) in the ROM 101 of the first fluctuation start command table prepared in advance. The command is stored in the buffer area specified by the send command pointer in the send command buffer provided in the 029SG155. On the other hand, when the variable special figure designation buffer value is "2", the CPU 103 sends a gaming state designation command, a second variable display start command, a fluctuation pattern designation command, and a variable display command from the main board 11 to the performance control board 12. In order to sequentially transmit the result designation command and the second pending storage number notification command, the game control buffer setting unit 029SG155 is provided with setting data indicating the storage address in the ROM 101 of the second fluctuation start command table prepared in advance. The command is stored in the buffer area specified by the send command pointer in the send command buffer.

After executing the process of step 029SGS177, the special symbol fluctuation time which is the variable display time of the special symbol according to the determination result of the fluctuation pattern is set (step 029SGS178). The special symbol fluctuation time, which is the variable display time of the special symbol, is the time required from when the variable display of the special symbol starts in the special symbol game until the fixed special symbol that becomes the variable display result (special symbol display result) is stopped and displayed. It's time. Thereafter, after updating the value of the special symbol process flag to "2" which is a value corresponding to the special symbol variation process (step 029SGS179), the variation pattern setting process is ended.

Based on the command transmission setting in step 029SGS177, each time the command control process in step S27 shown in FIG. The designation command, the first variable display start command or the second variable display start command, the fluctuation pattern designation command, the variable display result designation command, the first pending storage number notification command or the second pending storage number notification command are sent in sequence. It turns out. The order in which these production control commands are sent can be changed arbitrarily, for example, the variable display result specification command is sent first, and then the first variable display start command or the second variable display start command, and the variable pattern are sent. The designation command, the game state designation command, the first pending storage number notification command, or the second pending storage number notification command may be transmitted in this order.

FIG. 11-18 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S113 of FIG. 6 as the special symbol stop process. In the special symbol stop process, the CPU 103 turns on the end flag referred to in the special symbol variation process in step S112 to end the variation of the special symbol, and causes the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B to Control is performed to stop and display the stop symbols (step 029SGS180). In addition, when the variable special symbol designation buffer value is "1" indicating the first special symbol, the fluctuation of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display device 4A is ended, and the fluctuation special symbol designation buffer value is If it is "2" indicating the second special symbol, the variation of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display device 4B is ended. In addition, control is performed to send a symbol confirmation command to the production control board 12 (step 029SGS181).

Then, it is determined whether the jackpot flag is turned on (step 029SGS182). If the jackpot flag is turned on (step 029SGS182; Y) and the probability change flag and time saving flag are turned on, the CPU 103 clears the probability change flag and time saving flag and turns them off (step 029SGS184). , hit start 1 designation command (probability variable jackpot A), win start 2 designation command (probability variable jackpot B), hit start 3 designation command (probability variable jackpot C), according to the type of jackpot stored in the production control board 12. Settings are made to transmit the winning start 4 designation command (non-probable variable) (step 029 SGS185).

Further, the CPU 103 performs settings for transmitting a gaming state designation command indicating the normal state to the production control board 12 (step 029SGS186).

Then, a value corresponding to the jackpot display time (for example, the time for notifying the occurrence of a jackpot on the image display device 5) is set in the jackpot display time timer (step 029SGS187). Also, set the number of openings (for example, 10 times in the case of a non-probable variable jackpot or a variable variable jackpot A, 5 times in the case of a variable variable jackpot B, and 2 times in the case of a variable variable jackpot C) in the number of openings counter. (Step 029SGS188). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "4" (step 029SGS189), which is a value corresponding to the jackpot release preprocessing (step S114), and the special symbol stop processing is ended.

On the other hand, when the jackpot flag is off (step 029SGS182; N), the CPU 103 determines in step 029SGS190 whether the value of the time saving number counter is "0" or not. If the value of the time saving number counter is "0" (step 029SGS190; Y), the process advances to step 029SGS196.

On the other hand, if the value of the time saving number counter is not "0" (step 029SGS190; N), that is, if the time saving number is in a high base state where the number of time saving times remains, the value of the time saving number counter is -1 (step 029SGS190;N). 029SGS191). Then, it is determined whether the value of the time saving number counter after the subtraction is "0" (step 029SGS193), and if it is not "0" (step 029SGS193; N), the process proceeds to step 029SGS196, and the value of the time saving number counter is determined. is "0" (step 029SGS193; Y), in order to end the time-saving control, the time-saving flag is cleared and turned off (step 029SGS194), and then the time-saving flag corresponding to the state of the probability change flag or the time-saving flag is After setting the transmission of a gaming state designation command corresponding to the gaming state (specifically, the low probability/low base state) (step 029SGS195), the process advances to step 029SGS196.

In step 029SGS196, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "0", which is a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process, and then the special symbol stop process is ended.

FIG. 11-19 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in S117 of FIG. 6 as the jackpot end process.

In the jackpot end process, the CPU 103 determines whether the jackpot end display timer is operating, that is, the timer is counting (step 029SGS201). If the jackpot end display timer is not operating (step 029SGS201; N), a value corresponding to the display time corresponding to the time for displaying the jackpot end on the image display device 5 (jackpot end display time) is set in the jackpot end display timer. is set (step 029SGS202), and the process ends.

On the other hand, if the jackpot end display timer is in operation (step 029SGS201; Y), the value of the jackpot end display timer is subtracted by 1 (step 029SGS203). Then, the CPU 103 checks whether the value of the jackpot end display timer is 0, that is, whether the jackpot end display time has elapsed (step 029SGS204). If the time has not elapsed, the process ends.

If the jackpot end display time has elapsed (step 029SGS204; Y), the CPU 103 determines whether the stored jackpot type is a variable jackpot (step 029SGS205).

If the stored jackpot type is not a non-probable variable jackpot (step 029SGS205; N), the probability variable flag is turned on (step 029SGS207), the time saving flag is turned on (step 029SGS208), and the time saving number counter is set to "0". After setting (step 029SGS209), the process advances to step 029SGS213.

On the other hand, if the jackpot type is a non-probable variable jackpot (step 029SGS205; Y), by executing step 029SGS211 and step 029SGS212, the time saving flag is turned on and the time saving number counter is set to "100". After that, the process proceeds to step 029SGS213.

In step 029SGS213, the jackpot flag is turned off, and settings are made to send a jackpot end designation command according to the jackpot type (step 029SGS214). After setting the transmission of a gaming state designation command to notify the production control board 12 of the gaming state based on the probability change flag and time saving flag that have been turned on (step 029SGS215), the value of the special figure process flag is set to It is updated to "0" which is a value corresponding to the symbol normal processing (step 029SGS216).

Next, the operation of the production control board 12 will be explained. FIG. 11-20 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S161 of FIG. 6 as the prefetch notice setting process. In the prefetch notice setting process shown in FIG. 11-20, the performance control CPU 120 first checks the start winning reception command buffer 029SG194A (step 029SGS241), and determines whether there is a new storage of the starting winning command. is determined based on whether there is an entry for which the value of the pending display flag is not set (step 029 SGS242).

If there is no entry with the value of the pending display flag set (Step 029SGS242; N), the prefetch notice setting process is terminated, and if there is an entry without the value of the pending display flag set (Step 029SGS242; Y), it is further determined whether or not the symbol designation command of the entry is the first symbol designation command, that is, whether the symbol designation command is a symbol designation command that indicates a miss (step 029SGS243). If the symbol designation command is other than the first symbol designation command, that is, if it is a symbol designation command that indicates a jackpot (Step 029SGS243; N), based on the variable display result being a jackpot, a jackpot (not shown) is detected. By referring to the pre-read preview effect determination table, it is determined whether or not to execute the pre-read preview effect and the display pattern when executing the pre-read preview effect (step 029SGS245).

In step 029SGS245, for example, the presence or absence of execution of the pre-read preview performance and the display pattern (notice type) are determined at the determination ratio as shown in FIG. 11-21(A). Specifically, there are two types of display patterns (notice types) for the pre-read preview performance: display pattern α and display pattern β. Among these, when the display pattern of the advance notice effect is determined to be the display pattern α, the pending memory display is displayed in a blue circle in the first pending memory display area 029SG5D or the second pending memory display area 029SG5U, When the display pattern (notice type) of the advance notice effect is determined to be the display pattern β, the pending memory display is displayed as a red circle in the first pending memory display area 029SG5D or the second pending memory display area 029SG5U. Ru.

In step 029SGS245, as shown in FIG. 11-21(A), for example, non-execution of the pre-reading notice effect is determined at a rate of 5%, and execution of the pre-reading notice effect in the display pattern α is determined at a rate of 30%. However, it is sufficient to decide to execute the display pattern β of the pre-read preview effect at a rate of 65%.

Further, in step 029SGS243, if the symbol designation command of the entry for which the value of the pending display flag is not set is the first symbol designation command, that is, if it is a symbol designation command indicating a loss (step 029SGS243; Y), The fluctuation category indicated by the fluctuation category designation command of the entry is specified (step 029SGS247). Specifically, if the fluctuation category designation command for the entry is C600H, it is specified that it is a category with a "non-reach" fluctuation pattern, and if it is C601H, it is determined that it is a category of a "super reach" fluctuation pattern. If it is C602H, it may be specified that it is a category of "other" fluctuation patterns including normal reach.

Then, based on the numerical data indicating the random number value for the pre-read preview performance extracted from the random number circuit 124 or the random counter of the performance control counter setting unit 029SG193, and the category of the fluctuation pattern identified in step 029SGS247, By referring to the missed advance notice effect determination table, it is determined whether or not to execute the advance notice effect and the display pattern (notice type) when executing the advance notice effect (step 029SGS248).

In step 029SGS248, for example, the presence or absence of execution of a pre-read preview performance and the display pattern (notice type) are determined at the determination ratio as shown in FIG. 11-21(B). In the example of setting the determination ratio shown in FIG. 11-21(B), the determination ratio of the display pattern (notice type) and whether or not to execute a pre-read preview effect are determined depending on the category of the fluctuation pattern identified in the process of step 029SGS247. It's different.

In step 029SGS247, as shown in Figure 11-21(B), for example, if the variable display result is off and the variable category is "non-reach", it is determined at a rate of 95% that the pre-read preview effect will not be executed. , the execution of the display pattern α of the pre-read preview effect is determined at a rate of 5%, and the execution of the display pattern β of the pre-read preview effect is determined at a rate of 0%. In addition, if the variable display result is incorrect and the variable category is "Other", the non-execution of the pre-reading notice effect is determined at a rate of 75%, and the execution of the pre-reading notice effect with display pattern α is determined at a rate of 20%. Then, the execution of the display pattern β of the pre-read preview performance is determined at a rate of 5%. Then, if the variable display result is wrong and the variable category is "Super Reach", it is decided not to execute the pre-read preview effect at a rate of 65%, and the execution of the pre-read preview effect in display pattern α is determined at a rate of 25%. , and the execution of the display pattern β of the pre-read preview effect is determined at a rate of 10%.

Due to these settings, when it is decided to execute the pre-read preview effect, the variable display result has a higher chance of becoming a jackpot than when it is decided not to execute the pre-read preview effect, so it is a target of the pre-read preview effect. It is possible to draw the player's attention to the variable display. Furthermore, when the pre-read preview effect is executed, the variable display result has a higher chance of becoming a jackpot when the pre-read preview effect is executed with the display pattern β than when it is executed with the display pattern α. , it is possible to draw the player's attention to which display pattern will be used to display the pending memory display that is the subject of the pre-read preview performance.

In addition, in this characteristic part 029SG, if the variable display result is a jackpot, the display pattern and whether or not to execute the pre-read preview effect are determined at the same rate regardless of the jackpot type, but the present invention is limited to this. However, if the variable display result is a jackpot, the execution or non-execution of the pre-read preview performance and the determination ratio of the display pattern may be varied depending on the type of jackpot. By doing so, the player can control which jackpot type of jackpot game state will be controlled depending on whether or not the look-ahead preview performance is executed and which display pattern the pending memory display is displayed. It is possible to attract attention.

After executing step 029SGS248, the performance control CPU 120 determines whether execution of the pre-read preview performance has been determined in step 029SGS247, that is, whether the display pattern (notice type) has been determined to be either display pattern α or display pattern β. It is determined whether or not (step 029SGS249).

After executing step 029SGS245 or when it is decided to execute a pre-read preview effect (step 029SGS249; Y), the flag value corresponding to the determined display pattern (notice type) is set to the pending display flag of the entry (step 029SGS246). Specifically, if the display pattern (notice type) determined in step 029SGS245 or step 029SGS248 is the display pattern α that shows the pending storage display as a blue circle, the pending display flag of the entry is set to "1", If the display pattern (notice type) determined in step 029SGS245 or step 029SGS248 is the display pattern β that shows the pending storage display as a red circle, set the pending display flag of the entry to "2", and then proceed to step 029SGS252. .

In addition, in step 029SGS249, if it is not decided to execute the advance notice effect (step 029SGS249; N), the pending display flag of the entry is set to "0" indicating a white circle (step 029SGS250 ), proceed to step 029SGS252.

In addition, after executing step 029SGS246 or step 029SGS250, the performance control CPU 120 updates the pending display based on the stored contents of the start winning reception command buffer 029SG194A (step 029SGS252). As a result, the pending memory newly stored in the start winning reception command buffer 029SG194A is displayed in a display mode corresponding to "0", "1", or "2" set in the pending display flag. Ru.

FIG. 11-22 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S171 of FIG. 10 as the variable display start setting process. In the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 11-22, the production control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the first variation start command reception flag is in the on state (step 029SGS271). If the first fluctuation start command reception flag is in the ON state (step 029SGS271; Y), the buffer numbers "1-0" to "1-4" of the first special symbol pending memory in the reception command buffer 029SG194A at the time of start winning are set. Various command data and various flags stored in correspondence are shifted upward by one buffer number (step 029SGS272). Note that the contents of buffer number "1-0" cannot be shifted because there is no destination to shift them to, so they are erased.

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

If the first fluctuation start command reception flag is off in step 029SGS271 (step 029SGS271; N), it is determined whether the second fluctuation start command reception flag is on (step 029SGS273). If the second fluctuation start command reception flag is off (step 029SGS273; N), the variable display start setting process is ended, and if the second fluctuation start command reception flag is on (step 029SGS273; Y), The various command data and various flags stored in correspondence with the buffer numbers "2-0" to "2-4" of the second special figure pending memory in the start winning command buffer 029SG194A are stored for one buffer number each. Shift to the upper position (step 029SGS274). Note that the contents of buffer number "2-0" cannot be shifted because there is no destination to shift them to, so they are erased.

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

After executing step 029SGS272 or step 029SGS274, the production control CPU 120 reads out the fluctuation pattern designation command from the fluctuation pattern designation command storage area (step 029SGS275).

Next, the display result (stop symbol) of the decorative symbol is determined according to the data stored in the display result designation command storage area (that is, the received display result designation command) (step 029SGS276). In this case, the performance control CPU 120 determines the stop symbols of the decorative symbols according to the display result specified by the display result designation command, and stores data indicating the determined stop symbols of the decorative symbols in the decorative symbol display result storage area. do.

In addition, in this feature part 029SG, when the received variable display result designation command is the second variable display result designation command corresponding to probability variable jackpot A, the performance control CPU 120, for example, displays 3 symbols as the stop symbols "7". ” to determine the combination of decorative patterns (jackpot pattern). In addition, if the received variable display result designation command is the third variable display result designation command that corresponds to probability variable jackpot B, or if it is the fourth variable display result designation command that corresponds to probability variable jackpot C, the stop symbol , and a plurality of combinations of odd number symbols other than "7" (for example, combinations of decorative symbols such as "111", "333", "555", and "999"). In addition, when the received variable display result designation command is the fifth variable display result designation command corresponding to a non-probable variable jackpot, the performance control CPU 120, for example, selects a decorative pattern in which three symbols are arranged in an even number as a stop symbol. Determine the combination (jackpot symbol). In addition, if the received variable display result designation command is the first variable display result designation command that corresponds to a loss, and the fluctuation pattern of the variable display is a non-reach fluctuation pattern, a decoration with three irregular symbols as a stop symbol. Determine the combination of symbols (missing symbols). In addition, if the received variable display result designation command is the first variable display result designation command that corresponds to a loss, and the fluctuation pattern of the variable display is a reach fluctuation pattern, the left and right symbols are the same as the stop symbol, but in the middle. Determine the combination of out-of-reach (out-of-reach symbols) with different symbols.

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

Next, the performance control CPU 120 executes a meter performance determination process that determines whether or not to perform a meter performance and the performance pattern (step 029SGS277), and determines whether the fluctuation pattern of the variable display is the super reach fluctuation pattern. Determination is made (step 029SGS278). It should be noted that whether or not the variation pattern of the variable display is a super reach variation pattern may be determined based on whether the variation pattern designation command read in the process of step 029SGS275 is a super reach variation pattern.

If the variation pattern of the variable display is a non-reach or normal reach variation pattern (step 029SGS278; N), proceed to step 029SGS283, and if the variation pattern of the variable display is a super reach variation pattern (step 029SGS278; Y). further determines whether the variation pattern of the variable display is one of super reach γ, super reach ε, super reach θ, super reach ι, and super reach κ (step 029SGS280).

If the variation pattern of the variable display is any one of super reach α, super reach β, super reach δ, super reach ζ, super reach η, and super reach λ (step 029SGS280; N), the variable display It is determined whether the displayed variation pattern is a variation pattern of super reach δ or super reach ζ (step 029SGS281). If the variation pattern of the variable display is the variation pattern of super reach δ or super reach ζ (step 029SGS281; Y), execute the reach performance E development suggestion performance determination process that determines whether or not to execute the reach performance E development suggestion performance. Then, the process proceeds to step 029SGS283 (step 029SGS282), and if the variation pattern of the variable display is one of super reach α, super reach β, super reach η, and super reach λ (step 029SGS281; N), The process proceeds to step 029SGS283 without executing the ready-to-reach performance E development notification performance determination process.

In addition, in the process of step 029SGS283, the performance control CPU 120 selects a process table according to the variation pattern and proceeds to step 029SGS289.

Then, in step 029SGS280, if the variation pattern of the variable display is any one of super reach γ, super reach ε, super reach θ, super reach ι, and super reach κ (step 029SGS280; Y), branch A branch destination suggestion effect determination process is executed to determine whether or not to perform the destination suggestion effect and the effect pattern (step 029SGS284). Then, it is determined whether the variation pattern of the variable display is a variation pattern of super reach ε or super reach θ (step 029SGS285).

If the variation pattern of the variable display is one of super reach γ, super reach ι, and super reach κ (step 029SGS285; N), the process proceeds to step 029SGS289, and the variation pattern of the variable display is super reach ε or super reach κ. If it is a variation pattern of super reach θ (step 029SGS285; Y), a reach effect G development suggestion performance determination process is executed to determine whether or not to execute a reach effect G development suggestion performance (step 029SGS286). Then, the performance control CPU 120 determines the super reach performance to be executed during the variable display from the reach performance C and the reach performance D according to the variable display result and the fluctuation pattern (step 029SGS287), and A process table corresponding to the reach performance and variation pattern is selected and the process proceeds to step 029SGS289 (step 029SGS288).

In the process of step 029SGS287, if the variable display result is a jackpot, as shown in FIG. Execution is determined at a rate of 50%, and execution of reach effect D is determined at a rate of 50%. Further, if the variation pattern is the variation pattern of super reach θ (PB1-7), the execution of the ready-to-reach effect C is determined at a rate of 30%, and the execution of the ready-to-reach effect D is determined at a rate of 70%. Furthermore, if the variation pattern is the super reach ι (PB1-8), execution of the ready-to-reach effect C is determined at a rate of 0%, and execution of the ready-to-reach effect D is determined at a rate of 100%. Further, if the variation pattern is the variation pattern of super reach κ (PB1-9), the execution of reach effect C is determined at a rate of 20%, and the execution of reach effect D is determined at a rate of 80%.

On the other hand, if the variable display result is a failure, as shown in Figure 11-30 (B), if the variation pattern is super reach γ (PA2-4), the execution of reach effect C is changed to 90. %, and execution of reach effect D is determined at a rate of 10%. Furthermore, if the variation pattern is super reach ε (PA2-6), execution of reach effect C is determined at a rate of 80%, and execution of reach effect D is determined at a rate of 20%. Further, if the variation pattern is a super reach effect θ (PA2-9), execution of reach effect C is determined at a rate of 70%, and execution of reach effect D is determined at a rate of 30%. Furthermore, if the variation pattern is the super reach ι (PA2-10), the execution of the ready-to-reach effect C is determined at a rate of 0%, and the execution of the ready-to-reach effect D is determined at a rate of 100%. Further, if the variation pattern is a super reach effect κ (PA2-11), execution of reach effect C is determined at a rate of 60%, and execution of reach effect D is determined at a rate of 40%.

As shown in Figures 11-30(A) and 11-30(B), reach effect C and reach effect D are executed according to the variation pattern when the variable display result is a jackpot or a loss. By determining different ratios, as shown in FIG. 11-30(C), the overall jackpot expectation level is set higher for reach effect D than for reach effect C.

In addition, regardless of the variable display result, if the variable display is executed in the variation pattern of super reach ι (variation pattern in which reach effect H development notification effect and reach effect H are executed after execution of advance effect and precursor effect) , execution of reach effect D is always determined. On the other hand, when the variable display is executed in the super reach κ variation pattern (the variation pattern in which the high expectation reach performance development notification performance and the reach performance I are executed after the preliminary performance and the precursor performance are executed), the reach There are cases where the effect C is executed and cases where the reach effect D is executed.

In other words, in this feature section 029SG, for the variation patterns (the variation patterns of super reach ι and the variation patterns of super reach κ) in which the preliminary performance and precursor performance are executed during variable display, this feature is applied after the preliminary performance and precursor performance are executed. In section 029, the rate at which the highly anticipated reach performance development notification performance is executed (the rate at which the reach performance I with the highest expectation of jackpot is executed) is higher than the reach performance D when execution of the reach performance C is determined. is set higher than when execution is decided. Therefore, in this feature section 029SG, even if reach effect C, which has a lower jackpot expectation level than reach effect D, is executed during variable display, the preliminary effect and the precursor effect are executed after the reach effect C. Since it is possible to draw the attention of the player to whether or not the jackpot will be hit, the player will recognize that the level of expectation for a jackpot is low at the time when the reach effect C is executed, and the interest in the game will decrease while the reach effect C is executed. It is possible to prevent this from happening.

Furthermore, the variation pattern of super reach θ in which the reach effect G development notification effect is executed after the variable display result is once notified as reach effect C or reach effect D, and the variation pattern of super reach θ during execution of reach effect C or reach effect D. Comparing the fluctuation pattern of super reach κ when advance performance, precursor performance, and high-expectation reach performance development notification performance are executed in place of reach performance C and reach performance D, as shown in Figure 11-30 (D). In addition, when the variable display result is a jackpot, the difference between the determination ratio of reach performance C and the determination ratio of reach performance D in the fluctuation pattern of super reach θ is 40%, whereas the difference between the determination ratio of reach performance C and reach performance D in the variation pattern of super reach θ is 40%. The difference between the determination ratio of reach performance C and the determination ratio of reach performance D in the variable pattern is set to 60%. Furthermore, as shown in Figure 11-30 (E), in the case where the variable display result is off, the difference between the determination ratio of reach effect C and the determination ratio of reach effect D in the variation pattern of super reach θ is 40 %, whereas the difference between the determination ratio of reach performance C and the determination ratio of reach performance D in the variation pattern of super reach κ is set to 20%.

For this reason, when the variable display result is a jackpot, the variable display of the variation pattern of super reach θ and the variable display of the variation pattern of super reach κ will depend on which of the reach effects C and D is executed. Whether the variable display is a variable display of super reach κ in which advance performance, precursor performance, and high-expectation reach performance notification performance are executed during reach performance C or reach performance D, or as reach performance C or reach performance D. Once the variable display result (missing) is announced, it is possible to infer whether the variable display is super reach θ, in which reach performance G development notification performance is executed, so it is possible to guess whether the variable display is super reach θ, which is executed after the variable display result (missing) is announced, so the difference between reach performance C and reach performance D This makes it possible to draw the player's attention to which one is being executed, thereby increasing the player's interest in the game.

Returning to FIG. 11-22, in step 029SGS289, the performance control CPU 120 determines whether or not a chance-up performance has been executed, which indicates that the proportion of the variable display result becoming a jackpot (jackpot expectation level) has increased during the variable display, and the corresponding chance. A chance-up performance determining process for determining a performance pattern for the up performance is executed (step 029SGS289).

The performance control CPU 120 that executed the chance up performance determination process next starts a process timer corresponding to the process timer selected in the process of step 029SGS283 or step 029SGS288 (step 029SGS290).

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

Next, the performance control CPU 120 controls the performance device (image display as a performance component) according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound control execution data 1, operation unit control execution data 1). The device 5, various lamps as performance components, speakers 8L and 8R as performance components, and operation units (push button 31B, stick controller 31A, etc.) are controlled (step 213SGS288). For example, a command is output to the display control unit 123 in order to display an image according to the variation pattern on the image display device 5. Further, in order to control the lighting/extinguishing of various lamps, a control signal (lamp control execution data) is output to the lamp control board 14. Furthermore, in order to cause the speakers 8L and 8R to output audio, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the audio control board 13 (step 029SGS290).

Then, a value corresponding to the variable display time specified by the variable pattern designation command is set in the variable display time timer (step 029SGS292). Also, a predetermined time is set in the variable display control timer (step 029SGS293). Note that the predetermined time is, for example, 30 ms, and the performance control CPU 120 writes image data indicating the display state of the decorative symbol on the left center right to the VRAM every time the predetermined time elapses, and the display control unit 123 writes the image data to the VRAM. A signal corresponding to the image data obtained is output to the image display device 5, and the image display device 5 displays an image corresponding to the signal, thereby achieving variable display (fluctuation) of the decorative pattern. Next, the value of the production control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the production process during variable display (step S172), and the variable display start setting process is ended (step 213SGS291).

In addition, in the variable display performance processing, the performance control CPU 120 increments the value of the process timer by -1 every time the variable display performance process is executed, and determines whether the value of the process timer has timed out. do. If the process timer has not timed out, the production device is controlled according to the contents of the process data corresponding to the process timer, and if the process timer has timed out, the process data is switched and the next What is necessary is to start the process timer and control the presentation device according to the contents of the next process data. By doing so, the variable display of the decorative pattern in the main feature section 029SG is executed.

FIG. 11-23 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S029SGS277 of FIG. 11-22 as the meter effect determination process. In the meter performance determination process shown in FIG. 11-23, the performance control CPU 120 first determines whether the variation pattern of the variable display is super reach γ, super reach ε, super reach θ, super reach ι, or super reach κ. It is determined whether it is a fluctuation pattern (step 029SGS301). If the variation pattern of the variable display is any one of super reach γ, super reach ε, super reach θ, super reach ι, and super reach κ (step 029SGS301; Y), the meter effect determination process is ended, If the fluctuation pattern of the variable display is any of the following fluctuation patterns: non-reach, shortened non-reach, normal reach, super reach α, super reach β, super reach δ, super reach ζ, super reach η, and super reach λ (step 029SGS301;N) determines whether the variable display variation pattern is a shortened non-reach variation pattern (step 029SGS302).

If the variation pattern of the variable display is a shortened non-reach variation pattern (step 029SGS302; Y), the meter effect determination process is terminated, and the variation pattern of the variable display is non-reach, normal reach, super reach α, super reach β. , super reach δ, super reach ζ, super reach η, and super reach λ (step 029SGS302; N), the performance control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute the meter performance according to the fluctuation pattern. A performance pattern is determined (Step 029SGS303).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 11-24 (A), if the variation pattern is a non-reach variation pattern (no shortening, non-reach), non-execution of the meter effect is determined at a rate of 90%, Execution of meter performance pattern A is determined at a rate of 10%, execution of meter performance pattern B is determined at a rate of 0%, and execution of meter performance pattern C is determined at a rate of 0%. , determines the execution of meter performance pattern D at a rate of 0%, determines the execution of meter performance pattern E at a rate of 0%, and determines the execution of meter performance pattern F at a rate of 0%. do. In addition, if the fluctuation pattern is a normal reach fluctuation pattern, the non-execution of meter effects is determined at a rate of 20%, the execution of meter effects pattern A is determined at a rate of 25%, and the execution of meter effects pattern B is determined at a rate of 25%. The execution of meter performance pattern C is determined at a rate of 50%, the execution of meter performance pattern C is determined at a rate of 0%, and the execution of meter performance pattern D is determined at a rate of 0%. The execution of pattern E is determined at a rate of 0%, and the execution of pattern F of the meter performance is determined at a rate of 0%.

In addition, if the fluctuation pattern is one of Super Reach α, Super Reach β, Super Reach δ, and Super Reach ζ, the non-execution of the meter performance is determined at a rate of 10%, and the meter performance pattern A The execution of meter effect pattern B is determined at a rate of 5%, the execution of meter effect pattern B is determined at a rate of 15%, the execution of meter effect pattern C is determined at a rate of 40%, and the execution of meter effect pattern B is determined at a rate of 40%. The execution of pattern D is determined at a rate of 30%, the execution of pattern E of the meter effect is determined at a rate of 0%, and the execution of pattern F of the meter effect is determined at a rate of 0%.

In addition, if the variation pattern is a super reach η variation pattern, non-execution of the meter effect is determined at a rate of 5%, execution of meter effect pattern A is determined at a rate of 5%, and the execution of the meter effect is determined at a rate of 5%. The execution of pattern B is determined at a rate of 0%, the execution of pattern C of the meter effect is determined at a rate of 0%, the execution of pattern D of the meter effect is determined at a rate of 0%, and the execution of the meter effect is determined at a rate of 0%. The execution of pattern E is determined at a rate of 95%, and the execution of pattern F of the meter performance is determined at a rate of 0%.

In addition, if the fluctuation pattern is a super reach λ fluctuation pattern, non-execution of the meter effect is determined at a rate of 0%, execution of pattern A of the meter effect is determined at a rate of 0%, and the execution of the meter effect is determined at a rate of 0%. The execution of pattern B is determined at a rate of 0%, the execution of pattern C of the meter effect is determined at a rate of 0%, the execution of pattern D of the meter effect is determined at a rate of 0%, and the execution of the meter effect is determined at a rate of 0%. The execution of pattern E is determined at a rate of 0%, and the execution of pattern F of the meter performance is determined at a rate of 100%.

As shown in Figures 11-24 (B) and 11-25, pattern A in the meter effect is the period from the start of the variable display to the reach (if it is a non-reach variable pattern without shortening, it is the period from the start of the variable display to the reach). This is a performance pattern in which the meter 029SG005M increases by one step at the first timing during the variable display result notification period), and pattern B is a production pattern in which the meter 029SG005M increases by one step during the first timing and the period from the start of the variable display to the reach (non-reach variation without shortening). If it is a pattern, it is a performance pattern in which the meter 029SG005M increases by one step (total increase of two steps) at the second timing after the first timing during the period from the start of the variable display to the notification of the variable display result. , pattern C is the first timing, the second timing, and the period from reach to the start of the reach effect of super reach (for the variable pattern of normal reach, the period from reach to variable display result notification). This is an effect pattern in which the meter 029SG005M increases by one step at three timings (increases by three steps in total).

In addition, in pattern D, the meter 029SG005M increases by one step at the first timing, second timing, third timing, and fourth timing when reach effect A or reach effect B is being executed (total increase of four steps). ) is a production pattern. In addition, pattern E includes the first timing, the second timing, the third timing, the fourth timing, and the fifth timing (high expectation reach effect start/stop) which is during execution of reach effect A and is later than the fourth timing. This is an effect pattern in which the meter 029SG005M increases by one step (a total of five steps) at a timing before the start timing of the notification effect. Pattern F is an effect pattern in which the meter 029SG005M increases by five steps at the second timing.

Returning to FIG. 11-23, after executing the process of 029SGS303, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it has been decided to execute the meter effect (step 029SGS304). If the execution of the meter effect has not been decided (Step 029SGS304; N), the meter effect determination process is ended, and if the execution of the meter effect has been decided (Step 029SGS304; Y), the effect pattern of the determined meter effect is memorized. (Step 029SGS305), sets a meter performance start wait timer according to the fluctuation pattern, and ends the meter performance determination process (Step 029SGS306).

In addition, when the execution of the meter effect has been decided, the effect control CPU 120 subtracts the value of the meter effect start wait timer by 1 every time the variable display effect processing is executed, and the value of the meter effect start wait timer is set to 1. Determine whether or not it is out. At this time, if the meter performance start waiting timer times out, a process table for meter performance corresponding to the determined performance pattern of meter performance is selected, and the process timer for meter performance is started. Thereafter, the value of the meter performance process timer is incremented by 1 every time the variable display performance process is executed, and it is determined whether or not the meter performance process timer has timed out. If the process timer for meter performance has not timed out, the performance device is controlled according to the contents of the process data corresponding to the process timer for meter performance, and if the process timer for meter performance has timed out, the process data and start the next process data. By doing so, it is possible to perform meter effects during variable display.

As described above, in this feature part 029SG, by executing the meter effect during variable display, it is possible to check whether the meter 029SG005M increases to 5 levels, and by increasing the meter 029SG005M to 5 levels, the high expected level of reach is determined. It is possible to draw the attention of the player to whether or not the performance development performance will be executed.

FIG. 11-26 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S029SGS282 of FIG. 11-22 as the reach effect E development suggestion effect determination process. In the reach performance E development suggestion performance determination process shown in FIG. 11-26, the performance control CPU 120 first determines whether or not to execute the reach performance E development suggestion performance according to the fluctuation pattern of the variable display (step 029SGS311). . For example, as shown in FIG. 11-26(B), if the fluctuation pattern of the variable display is the fluctuation pattern of super reach δ, it is determined that the reach performance E development suggestion performance is not executed at a rate of 50%, Determine the execution of reach performance E development suggestion performance at a rate of 50%. On the other hand, if the fluctuation pattern of the variable display is the fluctuation pattern of super reach ζ, it is determined that the reach performance E development suggestion performance is not executed at a rate of 20%, and the execution of the reach performance E development suggestion performance is determined at a rate of 80%. Determined by the ratio of

Then, the performance control CPU 120 determines whether or not it has been decided to execute the reach performance E development suggestion performance in the process of step 029SGS311 (step 029SGS312). If it has not been decided to execute the reach performance E development suggestion performance (step 029SGS312; N), the reach performance E development suggestion performance determination process is ended, and if it has been decided to execute the reach performance E development suggestion performance (step 029SGS312 ;Y) sets the ready-to-win performance E development suggestion performance start wait timer and ends the ready-to-reach performance E development suggestion performance determination process (step 029SGS313).

In addition, if the execution of the reach performance E development suggestion performance has been decided, the performance control CPU 120 reduces the value of the wait time for the start of the reach performance E development suggestion performance by 1 every time the performance processing during variable display is executed, and It is determined whether the value of the performance E development suggestion performance start wait timer has timed out. At this time, if the timer for waiting for the start of the ready-to-reach performance E development suggestion performance has timed out, the process table for the ready-to-reach performance E development suggestion performance is selected, and the process timer for the ready-to-reach performance E development suggestion performance is started. From then on, each time the variable display processing is executed, the value of the process timer for reach performance E development suggestion performance is decremented by -1, and it is determined whether the process timer for reach performance E development suggestion performance has timed out. . If the process timer for reach performance E development suggestion performance has not timed out, the production device is controlled according to the content of the process data corresponding to the process timer for reach performance E development suggestion performance, and the reach performance E development suggestion performance is executed. If the process timer times out, the process data is switched and the next process data is started. By doing so, the reach performance E development suggestion performance can be executed during variable display.

In particular, in this feature section 029SG, the variable display in the variable pattern of super reach ζ in which the reach effect E development notification effect is executed is better than the variable display in the variable pattern of super reach δ in which the reach effect E development notification effect is not executed. Since the reach performance E development suggestion performance is executed at a higher rate when the reach performance It is possible to make the player pay attention to whether or not the suggestive performance is executed, thereby increasing the interest in the game.

FIG. 11-27 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S029SGS284 of FIG. 11-22 as the branch destination suggestion effect determination process. In the branch destination suggestion effect determination process shown in FIG. 11-27, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not to execute the branch destination suggestion effect and the effect pattern according to the fluctuation pattern of the variable display (step 029SGS321). .

Specifically, as shown in Figure 11-28 (A), if the fluctuation pattern of the variable display is the fluctuation pattern of super reach γ, non-execution of the branch destination suggestion effect is determined at a rate of 90%. , determine the execution of branch destination suggestion performance in pattern Determine at a rate of 0%. In addition, if the variation pattern of the variable display is a variation pattern of super reach ε, the non-execution of the branch destination suggestion effect is determined at a rate of 70%, and the execution of the branch destination suggestion effect in pattern X is determined at a rate of 30%. The execution of pattern Y of the branch destination suggestion effect is determined at a rate of 0%, and the execution of pattern Z of the branch destination suggestion effect is determined at a rate of 0%.

In addition, if the fluctuation pattern of the variable display is a super reach θ fluctuation pattern, the non-execution of the branch destination suggestion effect is determined at a rate of 50%, and the execution of the branch destination suggestion effect in pattern X is determined at a rate of 30%. The execution of pattern Y of the branch destination suggestion effect is determined at a rate of 15%, and the execution of pattern Z of the branch destination suggestion effect is determined at a rate of 5%. In addition, if the variation pattern of the variable display is the variation pattern of super reach ι, the non-execution of the branch destination suggestion effect is determined at a rate of 10%, and the execution of the branch destination suggestion effect in pattern X is determined at a rate of 10%. The execution of pattern Y of the branch destination suggestion performance is determined at a rate of 70%, and the execution of pattern Z of the branch destination suggestion performance is determined at a rate of 10%. In addition, if the fluctuation pattern of the variable display is a super reach κ fluctuation pattern, the non-execution of the branch destination suggestion effect is determined at a rate of 10%, and the execution of the branch destination suggestion effect in pattern X is determined at a rate of 30%. The execution of pattern Y of the branch destination suggestion performance is determined at a rate of 20%, and the execution of pattern Z of the branch destination suggestion performance is determined at a rate of 40%.

As shown in FIG. 11-28 (B), the pattern X of the branch destination suggestion effect is such that the image display device 5 executes the reach effect H development notification effect during the execution period of the reach effect C or the reach effect D. This is a performance pattern that displays a branch destination suggestion image This is a performance pattern that displays a branch destination suggestion image Y that suggests the execution of the reach performance H development notification performance during the execution period of . This is a performance pattern that displays a branch destination suggestion image Z that suggests execution of a highly anticipated reach performance development notification performance during the execution period of D.

In addition, in this feature section 029SG, among patterns X to pattern Z, pattern Z is determined to be executed at a higher rate than pattern In other words, pattern Z is a performance pattern that has a higher degree of expectation for execution of the high-expectation reach performance development notification performance than pattern X and pattern Y (execution expectation of high expectation reach performance development notification performance: pattern Z > pattern Y , pattern Z > pattern X). Furthermore, when the reach effect H development notification effect is executed, pattern Y is determined to be executed at a higher rate than pattern X or pattern X. In other words, pattern Y is more likely to be executed than pattern This is a performance pattern in which the execution expectation level of the development notification performance is high (reach performance H execution expectation level of the development notification performance: pattern Y>pattern Z, pattern Y>pattern X).

Furthermore, as shown in Figure 11-28 (A), the execution or non-execution of the branch destination suggestion effect and the effect pattern are determined at different rates depending on the fluctuation pattern of the variable display, and are determined according to the result of the variable display. The proportions are not different. In other words, the performance pattern and the presence or absence of execution of the branch destination suggestion effect depend on whether or not the reach effect G to reach effect I develops after reach effect C or reach effect D is executed, and whether or not the reach effect G to reach effect I will develop after reach effect C or reach effect D is executed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and whether or not to execute the branch destination suggestion performance and the performance pattern are determined depending on which direction the variable display will develop. The determination ratio may be different depending on both the fluctuation pattern and the variable display result, or the determination ratio may be different depending only on the variable display result.

Returning to FIG. 11-27, the performance control CPU 120 determines whether execution of the branch destination suggestion performance has been determined in the process of step 029SGS321 (step 029SGS232). If execution of the branch destination suggestion effect has not been decided (Step 029SGS232; N), the branch destination suggestion effect determination process is ended; if execution of the branch destination suggestion effect has been decided (Step 029SGS232; Y), the decided branch The performance pattern of the destination suggestion performance is stored (step 029SGS323), a branch destination suggestion performance start wait timer is set, and the branch destination suggestion performance determination process is ended (step 029SGS324).

In addition, when execution of the branch destination suggestion effect is decided, the effect control CPU 120 decreases the value of the branch destination suggestion effect start wait timer by 1 every time the variable displaying effect process is executed, and starts the branch destination suggestion effect. Determine whether the value of the wait timer has timed out. At this time, if the timer for waiting for the start of a branch destination suggestion performance times out, a process table for branch destination suggestion performance is selected according to the performance pattern of the determined branch destination suggestion performance, and the process timer for branch destination suggestion performance is started. let Thereafter, each time the variable display performance process is executed, the value of the process timer for branch destination suggestion performance is incremented by one, and it is determined whether or not the process timer for branch destination suggestion performance has timed out. If the process timer for branch destination suggestion production has not timed out, the production device is controlled according to the contents of the process data corresponding to the process timer for branch destination suggestion production, and the process timer for branch destination suggestion production has timed out. If so, switch the process data and start the next process data. By doing so, it is possible to perform a branch destination suggestion effect during variable display.

In particular, in this characteristic part 029SG, by displaying any of the branch destination suggestion image X, branch destination suggestion image Y, and branch destination suggestion image Z on the image display device 5 during the execution period of the reach effect C and the reach effect D, , it is possible to draw the attention of the player to the fact that the variable display result is not notified as the ready-to-reach effect C or the ready-to-reach effect D, and the change is made to the preliminary effect. Furthermore, depending on which of the branch destination suggestion image X, branch destination suggestion image Y, and branch destination suggestion image Z is displayed on the image display device 5 during the execution period of the reach effect C and the reach effect D, the preliminary effect is Since the rate at which the reach performance H development notification performance is executed after the precursor performance and the rate at which the high-expectation level reach performance development notification performance is executed are different, the branch destination suggestion image X and the branch destination are displayed on the image display device 5. The player's attention can be drawn to which of the suggestion image Y and the branch destination suggestion image Z is displayed, thereby increasing the player's interest in the game.

FIG. 11-29 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S029SGS286 of FIG. 11-22 as the reach effect G development suggestion effect determination process. In the ready-to-win performance G development suggestion performance determination process shown in FIG. 11-29, the performance control CPU 120 first determines whether or not to execute the ready-to-reach performance G development suggestion performance according to the fluctuation pattern of the variable display.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 11-29 (B), if the fluctuation pattern of the variable display is the fluctuation pattern of super reach ε, the non-execution of reach performance G development suggestion performance is set at a rate of 50%. , and the execution of reach performance G development suggestion performance is determined at a rate of 50%. In addition, when the fluctuation pattern of the variable display is a fluctuation pattern of super reach θ, it is determined that the reach performance G development suggestion performance is not executed at a rate of 20%, and the execution of the reach performance G development suggestion performance is determined at a rate of 80%. Determined by the ratio of

Then, the performance control CPU 120 determines whether or not it has been decided to execute the reach performance G development suggestion performance in the process of step 029SGS331 (step 029SGS332). If it has not been decided to execute the reach performance G development suggestion performance (step 029SGS332; N), the reach performance G development suggestion performance determination process is ended, and if it has been decided to execute the reach performance G exhibition suggestion performance (step 029SGS332 ;Y) sets a timer for waiting for the start of the reach effect G exhibition suggestion effect and ends the reach effect G exhibition suggestion effect determination process (step 029SGS333).

In addition, if the execution of the reach effect G exhibition suggestion effect has been decided, the effect control CPU 120 subtracts the value of the reach effect G exhibition suggestion effect start wait timer by 1 every time the variable displaying effect process is executed, and It is determined whether the value of the production G exhibition suggested production start wait timer has timed out. At this time, if the timer for waiting for the start of the ready-to-reach presentation G exhibition suggestion performance has timed out, the process table for the ready-to-reach presentation G exhibition suggestion presentation is selected, and the process timer for the ready-to-reach presentation G exhibition suggestion presentation is started. From then on, each time the variable display processing is executed, the value of the process timer for reach performance G exhibition suggestion performance is decremented by 1, and it is determined whether the process timer for reach performance G exhibition suggestion performance has timed out. . If the reach production G exhibition suggestion production process timer has not timed out, the production device is controlled according to the content of the process data corresponding to the reach production G exhibition suggestion production process timer, and the reach production G exhibition suggestion production is executed. If the process timer times out, the process data is switched and the next process data is started. By doing so, the reach effect G exhibition suggestion effect can be executed during variable display.

In particular, in this characteristic part 029SG, the variable display in the super reach θ variation pattern in which the reach effect G notification effect is executed is higher than the variable display in the super reach ε variation pattern in which the reach effect G notification effect is not executed. Since the reach performance E development suggestion performance is executed in proportion, in the variable display with these super reach ε and super reach θ variation patterns, reach performance G development is executed after reach performance C and reach performance D are executed. It is possible to make the player pay attention to whether or not the suggestive performance is executed, thereby increasing the interest in the game.

FIG. 11-31 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S029SGS289 of FIG. 11-22 as the chance-up effect determination process. In the chance up performance determination process shown in FIG. 11-31, the performance control CPU 120 first determines whether the variable display variation pattern is a non-reach or normal reach variation pattern (step 029SGS340). If the variation pattern of the variable display is a non-reach or normal reach variation pattern (step 029SGS340; Y), the chance up effect determination process is ended, and if the variation pattern of the variable display is a super reach variation pattern, Furthermore, it is determined whether the variation pattern of the variable display is a variation pattern of super reach λ (step 029SGS341).

If the variation pattern of the variable display is a super reach λ variation pattern (step 029SGS341; Y), the chance-up effect determination process is terminated, and if the variation pattern of the variable display is not a super reach λ variation pattern (step 029SGS341; Y), the process ends. 029SGS341;N) further determines whether the variation pattern of the variable display is a variation pattern of super reach γ, super reach ε, super reach θ, super reach ι, or super reach κ (step 029SGS342).

If the variation pattern of the variable display is any one of super reach α, super reach β, super reach δ, super reach ζ, super reach η, and super reach λ (step 029SGS342; N), the variable display It is determined whether the displayed variation pattern is a variation pattern of super reach α or super reach η (step 029SGS343). If the variable display fluctuation pattern is a super reach α or super reach η fluctuation pattern (step 029SGS343; Y), the performance control CPU 120 controls the execution of the chance up performance during the execution of the reach performance A according to the variable display result. The presence/absence and effect pattern are determined (step 029SGS344).

Here, the contents of the ready-to-reach presentation A to the ready-to-reach presentation I in this feature section 029SG will be explained based on FIGS. 11-32(A) to 11-32(E). As shown in FIG. 11-32 (A) to FIG. 11-32 (I), each of reach effect A to reach effect I includes a reach title display period in which the title of each reach effect is displayed on the image display device 5; It consists of a subsequent battle performance execution period in which the image display device 5 displays a battle performance between an ally character and an enemy character.

During the reach title display period of each of these reach effects A to I, the reach titles can be displayed in red as part of the chance-up effect (see FIG. 11-33(A)).

In addition, regarding the battle performance execution period of reach performance A to reach performance D, the cut-in image can be displayed on the image display device 5 during the movable body operation period during which the movable body 32 can be operated in the first half of the battle performance execution period. A cut-in image displayable period is provided, and as part of the chance-up effect, the operation of the movable body 32 during the movable body operation possible period and the display of the cut-in image during the cut-in image displayable period can be performed. (See Figure 11-33(A)).

In addition, regarding the battle performance execution period of reach performance C and reach performance D, a branch destination suggestion performance execution possible period is provided after these movable body movement possible period and cut-in image display possible period.

In addition, regarding the battle execution period of reach effect E and reach effect F, the first half of the battle effect execution period is provided with a movable body movement period, and the second half of the battle effect execution period (the end of the battle effect (near the timing), an operation is performed to prompt the player to operate the push button 31B or the stick controller 31A in order to notify the variable display result according to the operation of the push button 31B or the stick controller 31A on the image display device 5. An operation promotion image display period for displaying a promotion image is provided. Note that the operation promotion image display period is normally a period in which the image of the push button 31B is displayed.

In this feature section 029SG, during the battle execution period of reach performance E and reach performance F, the movement of the movable body during the movable body operation period as part of the chance-up performance, and the image of the stick controller 31A during the operation promotion image display period. (See Figure 11-33(B)).

Note that for the reach effect G, the reach effect H, and the reach effect I, a movable body operable period, a cut-in image display period, and an operation promotion image display period are not provided. In other words, reach performance G, reach performance H, and reach performance I are reach performance in which chance-up performance is not executed.

Returning to step 029SGS344 in FIG. 11-31, as shown in FIG. 11-34 (A), if the variable display result is a failure, the performance control CPU 120 will not execute the chance-up performance at a rate of 60%. The execution of the chance-up effect pattern P is determined at a rate of 35%, the execution of the chance-up effect pattern Q is determined at a rate of 5%, and the execution of the chance-up effect pattern R is determined at a rate of 0. Determined in percentage. In addition, if the variable display result is a jackpot, it is determined at a rate of 5% whether or not to execute the chance-up effect, and at a rate of 35% whether the chance-up effect is to be executed in pattern P, and the pattern of the chance-up effect is determined at a rate of 35%. The execution of pattern Q is determined at a rate of 60%, and the execution of pattern R of the chance-up effect is determined at a rate of 0%.

Then, the performance control CPU 120 determines whether or not it has been decided to execute the chance up performance during the execution of the reach performance A (step 029SGS345). If it has not been decided to execute the chance-up effect while the reach effect A is being executed (step 029SGS345; N), proceed to step 029SGS347, and if it has been decided to execute the chance-up effect while the reach effect A is being executed (step 029SGS345; Y). stores the determined performance pattern, sets a chance up performance start timer for reach performance A according to the variation pattern, and proceeds to step 029SGS347 (step 029SGS346).

In step 029SGS347, the production control CPU 120 determines whether the variation pattern of the variable display is a variation pattern of super reach η (step 029SGS347). If the variation pattern of the variable display is a super reach α variation pattern (step 029SGS347; N), the chance up effect determination process is terminated, and if the variation pattern of the variable display is a super reach η variation pattern (step 029SGS347; N), the process ends. 029SGS347; Y) determines whether or not to execute the chance-up effect during the execution of the reach effect F and the effect pattern according to the variable display result (step 029SGS348).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 11-34 (B), if the variable display result is a failure, it is decided to not execute the chance-up effect at a rate of 40%, and the pattern S of the chance-up effect is decided. The execution is determined at a rate of 30%, the execution of the pattern T of the chance-up effect is determined at a rate of 20%, and the execution of the pattern U of the chance-up effect is determined at a rate of 10%. In addition, if the variable display result is a jackpot, it is determined at a rate of 10% whether or not to execute the chance-up effect, and at a rate of 20% whether the chance-up effect is to be executed in pattern S, and the pattern of the chance-up effect is determined at a rate of 20%. The execution of pattern T is determined at a rate of 30%, and the execution of pattern U of the chance-up effect is determined at a rate of 40%.

Then, the performance control CPU 120 determines whether or not it has been decided to execute the chance up performance during the execution of the reach performance F (step 029SGS349). If it has not been decided to execute the chance-up effect while the reach effect F is being executed (step 029SGS349; N), the chance-up effect determination process is ended, and if it has been decided to execute the chance-up effect while the reach effect F is being executed. (Step 029SGS349; Y) stores the determined performance pattern, sets a chance-up performance start timer for reach performance F in accordance with the variation pattern, and ends the chance-up performance determination process (Step 029SGS350).

In addition, in step 029SGS343, if the variation pattern of the variable display is one of super reach β, super reach δ, and super reach ζ (step 029SGS343; N), the production control CPU 120 controls the reach production according to the variable display result. B determines whether or not to execute the chance-up effect during execution and the effect pattern (step 029SGS351).

Specifically, as shown in Fig. 11-34 (C), if the variable display result is a failure, it is determined that the chance-up effect will not be executed at a rate of 40%, and the chance-up effect pattern P will be executed. Execution is determined at a rate of 30%, execution at a rate of pattern Q of chance-up effect is determined at a rate of 20%, and execution at a rate of pattern R of the chance-up effect is determined at a rate of 10%. In addition, if the variable display result is a jackpot, it is determined at a rate of 10% whether or not to execute the chance-up effect, and at a rate of 20% whether the chance-up effect is to be executed in pattern P, and the pattern of the chance-up effect is determined at a rate of 20%. The execution of pattern Q is determined at a rate of 30%, and the execution of pattern R of the chance-up effect is determined at a rate of 40%.

Then, the performance control CPU 120 determines whether or not it has been decided to execute the chance up performance during the execution of the reach performance B (step 029SGS352). If it has not been decided to execute the chance-up effect during reach effect B (step 029SGS352; N), the process advances to step 029SGS354, and if it has been decided to execute the chance-up effect during reach effect B (step 029SGS352; Y). stores the determined performance pattern, sets a chance up performance start timer for reach performance B according to the variation pattern, and proceeds to step 029SGS354 (step 029SGS353).

In step 029SGS354, the performance control CPU 120 determines whether the variation pattern of the variable display is the variation pattern of super reach ζ (step 029SGS354). If the variation pattern of the variable display is the variation pattern of super reach β or super reach δ (step 029SGS354; N), the chance up effect determination process is ended, and the variation pattern of the variable display is the variation pattern of super reach ζ. If yes (step 029SGS354; Y), the presence or absence of the chance-up effect during execution of the reach effect E and the effect pattern are determined according to the variable display result (step 029SGS355).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 11-34 (D), if the variable display result is a failure, it is determined that the chance-up effect will not be executed at a rate of 60%, and the pattern S of the chance-up effect will be executed. Execution is determined at a rate of 35%, execution at a rate of 5% for pattern T of chance-up effects, and execution at a rate of 0% for pattern U for chance-up effects. In addition, if the variable display result is a jackpot, the non-execution of the chance-up effect is determined at a rate of 5%, the execution of the chance-up effect pattern S is determined at a rate of 35%, and the pattern of the chance-up effect is determined at a rate of 35%. The execution of pattern T is determined at a rate of 60%, and the execution of pattern U of chance-up effect is determined at a rate of 0%.

Then, the performance control CPU 120 determines whether or not it has been decided to execute the chance up performance during the execution of the reach performance E (step 029SGS356). If it has not been decided to execute the chance-up effect while the reach effect E is being executed (step 029SGS356; N), the chance-up effect determination process is ended, and if it has been decided to execute the chance-up effect while the reach effect E is being executed. (Step 029SGS356; Y) stores the determined performance pattern, sets a chance-up performance start timer for reach performance E according to the variation pattern, and ends the chance-up performance determination process (Step 029SGS357).

In addition, in the process of step 029SGS342, if the variation pattern of the variable display is any of the variation patterns of super reach γ, super reach ε, super reach θ, super reach ι, and super reach κ (step 029SGS342; Y), the effect The control CPU 120 further determines whether the variation pattern of the variable display is either the super reach γ or super reach ε variation pattern (step 029SGS358).

If the fluctuation pattern of the variable display is one of the super reach θ, super reach ι, or super reach κ fluctuation patterns (step 029SGS358; N), the chance-up effect determination process is terminated, and the fluctuation pattern of the variable display is If it is a variation pattern of super reach γ or super reach ε (step 029SGS358; Y), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute the chance up effect during reach effect C or reach effect D, according to the variable display result. A performance pattern is determined (step 029SGS359).

Specifically, as shown in Figure 11-34 (A), when the reach effect to be executed is reach effect C, if the variable display result is a failure, the chance-up effect is not executed at a rate of 60%. , the execution of pattern P of chance-up effect is decided at a rate of 35%, the execution of pattern Q of chance-up effect is decided at a rate of 5%, and the execution of pattern R of chance-up effect is decided. Determine at a rate of 0%. In addition, if the variable display result is a jackpot, it is determined at a rate of 5% whether or not to execute the chance-up effect, and at a rate of 35% whether the chance-up effect is to be executed in pattern P, and the pattern of the chance-up effect is determined at a rate of 35%. The execution of pattern Q is determined at a rate of 60%, and the execution of pattern R of the chance-up effect is determined at a rate of 0%.

On the other hand, as shown in Figure 11-34 (C), when the reach effect to be executed is reach effect D, if the variable display result is a failure, non-execution of the chance-up effect is determined at a rate of 40%. Then, the execution of pattern P of chance up effect is decided at a rate of 30%, the execution of pattern Q of chance up effect is decided at a rate of 20%, and the execution of pattern R of chance up effect is decided at a rate of 10%. Determined by the ratio of In addition, if the variable display result is a jackpot, it is determined at a rate of 10% whether or not to execute the chance-up effect, and at a rate of 20% whether the chance-up effect is to be executed in pattern P, and the pattern of the chance-up effect is determined at a rate of 20%. The execution of pattern Q is determined at a rate of 30%, and the execution of pattern R of the chance-up effect is determined at a rate of 40%.

Then, the performance control CPU 120 determines whether or not it has been decided to execute the chance up performance during the execution of the reach performance C or the reach performance D (step 029SGS360). If it has not been decided to execute the chance up effect during reach effect C or reach effect D (step 029SGS360; N), the chance up effect determination process is ended and the chance up effect during reach effect C or reach effect D is executed. If it is decided to execute (Step 029 SGS360; Y), the determined performance pattern is stored, and a chance up performance start timer for reach performance C or reach performance D is set according to the variation pattern, and the chance up performance determination process is performed. (Step 029SGS361).

In addition, when it has been decided to execute the chance up performance, the performance control CPU 120 decreases the value of the chance up performance start wait timer by 1 every time the variable display performance processing is executed, and sets the value of the chance up performance start wait timer to 1. Determine whether the value has timed out. At this time, if the timer for waiting for the start of chance up performance has timed out, a process table for chance up performance is selected and a process timer for chance up performance is started. Thereafter, each time the variable display performance process is executed, the value of the process timer for chance up performance is incremented by 1, and it is determined whether or not the process timer for chance up performance has timed out. If the process timer for chance up effect has not timed out, control the effect device according to the contents of the process data corresponding to the process timer for chance up effect, and if the process timer for chance up effect has timed out. , switches the process data, and starts the next process data. By doing so, it is possible to perform a chance-up effect during variable display.

In particular, in this feature section 029SG, the degree of jackpot expectation varies depending on whether or not the chance-up effect is executed and the number of times the chance-up effect is executed during the execution period of the reach effect, so whether the chance-up effect is executed or not. In fact, it is possible to draw the attention of the player to the number of executions of the chance-up effect, thereby improving the interest in the game.

Furthermore, in reach performances with relatively low expectations for jackpots, such as reach performances A to D, chance-up performances are performed up to three times, so chance-up performances are performed while reach performances A to D are in progress. It is possible to effectively suggest to the player that the variable display result will be a jackpot depending on the number of executions.

On the other hand, in reach performances with high expectations for jackpots such as reach performance G to reach performance I, the chance-up performance can only be performed once during the reach performance, so it is unnecessary to use the chance-up performance multiple times. By executing this, it is possible to prevent the interest of the reach performance with high expectations for a jackpot from decreasing.

As shown in FIG. 11-34(E), among the performance patterns for chance-up effects in reach effect A to reach effect D, pattern P displays the reach title in red, but the movement of the movable body 32 and Pattern Q is a production pattern in which the cut-in image is not displayed, pattern Q is a production pattern in which the reach title is displayed in red and the movement of the movable body 32 is executed, but no cut-in image is displayed, and pattern R is the production pattern in which the cut-in image is not displayed. This is a performance pattern that executes all of the red display, the movement of the movable body 32, and the display of the cut-in image.

Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 11-34 (F), among the performance patterns for chance-up effects in reach effect E and reach effect F, pattern S displays the reach title in red, but does not match the movement of the movable body 32. Pattern Q is a performance pattern that does not display the image of the stick controller 31A, pattern Q is a performance pattern that displays the reach title in red and executes the movement of the movable body 32, but does not display the image of the stick controller 31A, and pattern R is a performance pattern that does not display the image of the stick controller 31A. This is an effect pattern that executes all of the red display of the reach title, the movement of the movable body 32, and the display of the image of the stick controller 31A.

As mentioned above, as for the chance-up effect of this feature part 029SG, as shown in Figures 11-34 (A) to 11-34 (D), the chance-up effect as a whole in reach effect A to reach effect D is as follows: When the effect is not executed, the jackpot expectation level is set to be the lowest, and when the chance-up effect is executed in pattern P, the jackpot expectation level is set higher than when the chance-up effect is not executed. There is. When the chance-up performance is executed with pattern Q, the expectation level of jackpot is set higher than when the chance-up performance is executed with pattern P. When the chance-up effect is executed in pattern R, the expectation level of jackpot is set higher than when the chance-up effect is executed in pattern Q (the jackpot of the chance-up effect in reach effect A to reach effect D). Expectation level: pattern R > pattern Q > pattern P > non-execution).

In addition, as for the overall chance-up effect in reach effect E and reach effect F, the expectation of jackpot is set to be the lowest when the chance-up effect is not executed, and when the chance-up effect is executed in pattern S, The expected level of jackpot is set higher than when the chance-up effect is not performed. When the chance-up effect is executed in pattern T, the expectation level of jackpot is set higher than when the chance-up effect is executed in pattern S. When the chance-up effect is executed in pattern RU, the jackpot expectation level is set higher than when the chance-up effect is executed in pattern T (the jackpot of the chance-up effect in reach effect E and reach effect F). Expectation level: pattern U > pattern T > pattern S > non-execution).

Here, when comparing the case where reach effect A to reach effect D are executed and the case where reach effect E or reach effect F is executed, pattern P and pattern Q are common in reach effect A to reach effect D. While pattern R is set as an executable effect pattern, pattern R is executable only when reach effect B or reach effect D is executed. In other words, the red display of the reach title and the operation of the movable body 32 are effects that can be executed in any of the reach effects A to D, while the cut-in image 029SG200 is displayed only in the reach effects B and D. This is a performance that can be executed.

Also, when comparing the case where reach effect E is executed and the case where reach effect F is executed, it is found that in reach effect E and reach effect F, pattern S and pattern T are commonly set as executable effect patterns. On the other hand, pattern U can only be executed when reach effect F is executed. In other words, the red display of the reach title and the operation of the movable body 32 are effects that can be executed in either reach effect E or reach effect F, while the display of the image of the stick controller 31A as the operation promotion image is the effect of reach effect F. This is a performance that can only be performed in

Next, the performance mode of variable display of super reach in this feature section 029SG will be explained based on FIGS. 11-35 to 11-56. First, a case where reach effect A is executed as a reach effect of super reach will be explained. Note that the meter 029SG005M at the start timing of the variable display is displayed as having not increased by one step. As shown in Figures 11-35 (A) to 11-35 (D), the execution of the meter effect is determined at the start of the variable display (in this feature section 029SG, when execution in pattern D or pattern E is determined) (disclosed), the meter 029SG005M increases by one step each at the first timing before the reach, the second timing, and the third timing after the reach.

As shown in FIGS. 11-35 (E) and 11-35 (F), when the reach effect A is started, the title image of the reach effect A and the expectation of jackpot of the reach effect A are first displayed on the image display device 5. An expectation level image 029SG251 indicating the degree is displayed. At this time, if execution of the chance-up effect has not been decided, title image 029SG161A with black title characters is displayed as the title image of reach effect A, while any of Pattern P, Pattern Q, and Pattern R is displayed. When it is decided to execute the chance-up effect in the effect pattern, title image 029SG161B with red title characters is displayed as the title image of reach effect A.

Then, when the display of the title image of the reach effect A is finished, a battle effect between the ally character A and the enemy character A is started, as shown in FIG. 11-35 (G). As shown in FIG. 11-36 (H), even during the battle performance, the meter 029SG005M increases by one step at the fourth timing.

In addition, during the battle performance, if the performance pattern of pattern Q or pattern R is determined to execute the chance-up performance, as shown in FIG. 11-36 (I), from the origin position of the movable body 32 A motion toward the production position is executed. The movement of the movable body 32 as a chance-up performance is movement from the origin position toward the performance position, but the movement of the movable body 32 ends at an intermediate position between the origin position and the performance position. Thereafter, the movable body 32 returns from the intermediate position to the original position.

Furthermore, when it is decided to execute the chance-up effect in the effect pattern of pattern R, the cut-in image 029SG200 is displayed on the image display device 5 as shown in FIGS. 11-36 (J) and 11-36 (K). is displayed.

If the variable display is a variable display of the variation pattern (PA2-2) of super reach α, as shown in FIGS. 11-36 (L) and 11-36 (M), the battle performance will be As a result, when the ally character A is defeated by the enemy character A, it is reported that the variable display result is a loss, and after the battle performance (reach performance A) is finished, decorative symbols are stopped and displayed in a combination indicating a loss.

On the other hand, if the variable display is the variable display of the super reach α jackpot variation pattern (PB1-2), as shown in Figures 11-36 (N) and 11-36 (O), the battle performance When the friendly character A wins over the enemy character A as a performance result, it is announced that the variable display result is a jackpot, and after the battle performance (ready-to-reach performance A) ends, decorative symbols are stopped and displayed in a combination indicating the jackpot.

In addition, if the variable display is a variable display of super reach η, as shown in Figures 11-37 (P) and 11-37 (Q), at the fifth timing after the end of the cut-in image display period. The meter 029SG005M increases by one step (up to 5 steps) and becomes full. Then, at the bottom of the display area of the image display device 5, a telop image 029SG005T is displayed to notify that the meter 029SG005M has increased to 5 levels (it is full) and that the high expectation level reach performance development notification performance will be executed. be done.

Next, as shown in FIG. 11-37 (R), the battle performance is interrupted midway, and instead of the battle performance, a high expectation reach performance development notification image is displayed on the image display device 5 as a high expectation reach performance development notification performance. 029SG180 is displayed. Then, reach effect F is started. The details of the highly anticipated reach performance development notification performance will be described later with reference to FIG. 11-55.

As shown in FIG. 11-37 (S) and FIG. 11-37 (T), when the reach effect F is started, the title image of the reach effect F and the expectation of jackpot of the reach effect A are first displayed on the image display device 5. An expectation level image 029SG256 indicating the degree is displayed. At this time, if execution of the chance-up effect has not been decided, title image 029SG166A with black title characters is displayed as the title image of reach effect F, while any of Pattern S, Pattern T, and Pattern U is displayed. When it is decided to execute the chance-up effect in the effect pattern, the title image 029SG166B with red title characters is displayed as the title image of the reach effect F.

When the display of the title image of the reach effect F ends, a battle effect between the ally character B and the enemy character B starts, as shown in FIG. 11-37(U). During the battle performance, if the performance pattern of pattern T or pattern U is determined to execute the chance-up performance, the movable An operation (movement) of the body 32 from the origin position toward an intermediate position is performed. Thereafter, the movable body 32 returns from the intermediate position to the original position.

As the battle performance progresses, as shown in FIGS. 11-38 (X), 11-38 (Y), and 11-38 (Z), a message is displayed to the player in the center of the display area of the image display device 5. An operation promotion image is displayed that prompts the user to operate the push button 31B or stick controller 31A. In addition, at this time, if execution of the chance-up performance is not determined in the performance pattern of pattern U, the image of the push button 31B is displayed as an operation promotion image, while the performance of the chance-up performance is not determined in the performance pattern of pattern U. If execution has been determined, an image of the stick controller 31A is displayed as an operation promotion image.

After the operation promotion image is displayed on the image display device 5, when the player operates the operation means such as the push button 31B or the stick controller 31A, or when the period for accepting operation of these operation means ends, the battle production is started. A variable display result is notified as a presentation result.

Specifically, if the fluctuation pattern of the variable display is a fluctuation pattern (PA2-8) of super reach η, as shown in FIGS. 11-39(a) and 11-39(b), the battle As a result of the performance, when ally character B is defeated by enemy character B, it is announced that the variable display result is a failure, and after the battle performance (reach performance F) ends, the decorative symbols are stopped and displayed in a combination indicating failure. Ru.

On the other hand, if the variable display is the variable display of the super reach η jackpot variation pattern (PB1-6), as shown in Figures 11-39(c) and 11-39(d), the battle performance When the friendly character B wins over the enemy character B as a performance result, it is announced that the variable display result is a jackpot, and after the battle performance (reach performance F) ends, decorative symbols are stopped and displayed in a combination indicating the jackpot.

Next, a case where reach effect B is executed as a reach effect of super reach will be explained. Note that the meter 029SG005M at the start timing of the variable display is displayed as having not increased by one step. As shown in Figures 11-40(A) to 11-40(D), the execution of the meter effect is determined at the start of the variable display (in this feature section 029SG, when execution in pattern D or pattern E is determined) (disclosed), the meter 029SG005M increases by one step each at the first timing before the reach, the second timing, and the third timing after the reach.

As shown in FIGS. 11-40(E) and 11-40(F), when reach effect B is started, the title image of the reach effect B and the expectation of jackpot of the reach effect B are first displayed on the image display device 5. An expectation level image 029SG252 indicating the degree is displayed. At this time, if execution of the chance-up effect has not been decided, title image 029SG162A with black title characters is displayed as the title image of reach effect B, while any of Pattern P, Pattern Q, and Pattern R is displayed. When it is decided to execute the chance-up effect in the effect pattern, title image 029SG162B with red title characters is displayed as the title image of reach effect B.

Then, when the display of the title image of the reach effect B ends, a battle effect between the ally character B and the enemy character A is started, as shown in FIG. 11-40 (G). As shown in FIG. 11-41(H), even during the battle performance, the meter 029SG005M increases by one step at the fourth timing.

In addition, during the battle performance, if the performance pattern of pattern Q or pattern R is determined to execute the chance-up performance, as shown in FIG. 11-41(I), from the origin position of the movable body 32 A movement (movement) to an intermediate position is performed. Thereafter, the movable body 32 returns from the intermediate position to the original position.

Furthermore, if the execution of the chance-up effect is determined in the effect pattern of pattern R, the cut-in image 029SG200 is displayed on the image display device 5 as shown in FIGS. 11-41 (J) and 11-41 (K). is displayed.

If the variable display is a variable display of the super reach β deviation variation pattern (PA2-3), as shown in Figures 11-41 (L) and 11-41 (M), the battle performance will be As a result, when the friendly character B is defeated by the enemy character A, it is reported that the variable display result is a loss, and after the battle performance (reach performance B) is finished, decorative symbols are stopped and displayed in a combination indicating a loss.

On the other hand, if the variable display is the variable display of the super reach β jackpot variation pattern (PB1-3), as shown in Figures 11-41 (N) and 11-41 (O), the battle performance When the friendly character B wins over the enemy character A as a performance result, it is announced that the variable display result is a jackpot, and after the battle performance (ready-to-reach performance B) ends, decorative symbols are stopped and displayed in a combination indicating the jackpot.

In addition, if the variable display is a variable display of super reach δ or super reach ζ, as shown in Figure 11-42 (P) and Figure 11-42 (Q), after the cut-in image display period ends. When the friendly character B is defeated by the enemy character A, it is once announced that the variable display result is a failure.

After the battle effect (reach effect B) is finished, a swinging display is performed in a combination indicating the failure of the decorative symbols. At this time, if it has been decided to execute the reach effect E development suggestion effect, as shown in FIG. The reach effect E development suggestion images 029SG170 are displayed so that the display positions overlap.

In addition, if the variable display is a variable display of a variation pattern of super reach δ, as shown in FIG. When the machine stops, it is notified again that the variable display is off. On the other hand, if the variable display is a variable display of the variation pattern of super reach ζ, as shown in Figure 11-42 (T), after the reach effect E development suggestion execution possible period, the reach effect E development notification is displayed. As a performance, a reach performance E development notification image 029SG181 is displayed. Then, reach effect E is started.

As shown in FIGS. 11-42 (U) and 11-42 (V), when the reach effect E is started, the title image of the reach effect E is first displayed on the image display device 5, and the expectation of jackpot of the reach effect E is displayed. An expectation level image 029SG255 indicating the degree is displayed. At this time, if execution of the chance-up effect has not been decided, title image 029SG165A with black title characters will be displayed as the title image of reach effect E, while any of Pattern S, Pattern T, and Pattern U will be displayed. When it is decided to execute the chance-up effect with the effect pattern, title image 029SG165B with red title characters is displayed as the title image of reach effect E.

Then, when the display of the title image of the reach effect E ends, a battle effect between the ally character A and the enemy character B starts, as shown in FIG. 11-42 (W). During the battle performance, if the execution of the chance-up performance is determined by the performance pattern of pattern T or pattern U, as shown in Figures 11-43 (X) and 11-43 (Y), the movement An operation (movement) of the body 32 from the origin position toward an intermediate position is performed. Thereafter, the movable body 32 returns from the intermediate position to the original position.

As the battle performance progresses, as shown in FIG. 11-43(Z), FIG. 11-43(a), and FIG. 11-43(b), a message appears to the player in the center of the display area of the image display device An operation promotion image is displayed that prompts the user to operate the push button 31B or stick controller 31A. In addition, at this time, if execution of the chance-up performance is not determined in the performance pattern of pattern U, the image of the push button 31B is displayed as an operation promotion image, while the performance of the chance-up performance is not determined in the performance pattern of pattern U. If execution has been determined, an image of the stick controller 31A is displayed as an operation promotion image.

After the operation promotion image is displayed on the image display device 5, when the player operates the operation means such as the push button 31B or the stick controller 31A, or when the period for accepting operation of these operation means ends, the battle production is started. A variable display result is notified as a presentation result.

Specifically, if the fluctuation pattern of the variable display is a fluctuation pattern of super reach ζ (PA2-7), as shown in Figures 11-44(c) and 11-44(d), the battle As a result of the performance, when ally character A is defeated by enemy character B, it is announced that the variable display result is a failure, and after the battle performance (reach performance E) ends, the decorative symbols are stopped and displayed in a combination that indicates failure. Ru.

On the other hand, if the variable display is the variable display of the super reach ζ jackpot variation pattern (PB1-5), as shown in Figures 11-44 (e) and 11-44 (f), the battle performance When the friendly character A wins over the enemy character B as a performance result, it is announced that the variable display result is a jackpot, and after the battle performance (ready-to-reach performance E) ends, decorative symbols are stopped and displayed in a combination indicating the jackpot.

Here, the performance mode of the reach performance E development suggestion performance shown in FIGS. 11-42(Q) to 11-42(T) will be explained in more detail.

First, as shown in FIGS. 11-45(A) to 11-45(B), when it is decided to execute the reach effect E development suggestion effect, the decorative symbols are displayed oscillatingly in a combination indicating a miss. In this state, as the ready-to-reach effect E development suggestion effect, the first stage of the ready-to-reach effect E development suggestion image 029SG170 is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 so as to overlap with the decorative pattern. In addition, the reach performance E development suggestion image 029SG170 of the first stage has lower visibility from the player, such as lower brightness and fewer display colors than other images displayed in the display area such as decorative symbols. Any image is fine.

After the first stage display period of the reach effect E development suggestion image 029SG170 ends, the reach effect E development suggestion image 029SG170 is temporarily displayed as shown in FIGS. After finishing the display, the second stage display of the reach effect E development suggestion image 029SG170 is performed again so as to overlap with the decorative pattern. The second stage reach performance E development suggestion image 029SG170 has higher brightness and more display colors than the first stage reach performance E development suggestion image 029SG170. It is sufficient if the image has higher visibility from the player than the above image.

When the variable display is a variable display based on a variation pattern of super reach δ, as shown in FIG. 11-45(E), a reach effect E development notification image is displayed on the image display device 5 as a reach effect E development notification effect. The display of 029SG181 is not executed, and the decorative symbols are stopped and displayed in a combination indicating a failure. On the other hand, if the variable display is a variable display based on a variation pattern of super reach ζ, as shown in FIG. Image 029SG181 is displayed and reach effect E is executed.

Next, a case where reach effect C or reach effect D is executed as a reach effect of super reach will be explained. In addition, when reach effect C or reach effect D is executed as a reach effect of super reach, meter effect is not executed, so explanation of the period from the start of variable display to reach effect will be omitted.

When the reach effect C is executed, as shown in FIGS. 11-46(A) to 11-46(C), when the reach effect C is started, the reach effect C is first displayed on the image display device 5. The title image and the expectation level image 029SG253 indicating the jackpot expectation level of the reach effect C are displayed. At this time, if execution of the chance-up effect has not been decided, title image 029SG163A with black title characters is displayed as the title image of reach effect C, while any of Pattern P, Pattern Q, and Pattern R is displayed. When it is decided to execute the chance-up effect in the effect pattern, title image 029SG163B with red title characters is displayed as the title image of reach effect C.

Then, when the display of the title image of the reach effect C ends, a battle effect between the ally character C and the enemy character A starts, as shown in FIG. 11-46(C).

On the other hand, when the reach effect D is executed, as shown in FIGS. 11-46(D) to 11-46(F), when the reach effect D is started, the image display device 5 first A title image of the reach effect D and an expectation level image 029SG254 indicating the jackpot expectation level of the reach effect D are displayed. At this time, if execution of the chance-up effect has not been decided, title image 029SG164A with black title characters is displayed as the title image of reach effect D, while any of Pattern P, Pattern Q, and Pattern R is displayed. When it is decided to execute the chance-up performance in the performance pattern, title image 029SG164B with red title characters is displayed as the title image of reach performance D.

Then, when the display of the title image of the reach effect D ends, a battle effect between the ally character D and the enemy character A starts, as shown in FIG. 11-46(F).

In addition, during the battle performance of reach performance C or reach performance D, if the execution of chance up performance is determined by pattern Q or pattern R performance pattern, in Figure 11-47 (G) and Figure 11- As shown in 47(H), the movement (movement) of the movable body 32 from the origin position to the intermediate position is executed. Thereafter, the movable body 32 returns from the intermediate position to the original position.

Furthermore, when it is decided to execute the chance-up effect in the effect pattern of pattern R, the cut-in image 029SG200 is displayed on the image display device 5 as shown in FIG. 11-47 (I) and FIG. 11-47 (J). is displayed.

Also, as shown in Figures 11-47(K) to 11-47-(M), if execution of the branch destination suggestion effect is determined, a cut during the battle effect of reach effect C or reach effect D After the in-image display period, a reach performance H development notification performance (reach performance H) is executed on the image display device 5 as a branch destination suggestion performance, and a high expectation reach performance development notification performance (reach performance I) is executed. A branch destination suggestion image 029SG005Y) or a branch destination suggestion image Z (branch destination suggestion image 029SG005Z) that suggests that a highly anticipated reach effect development notification effect (reach effect I) is to be executed.

After the branch destination suggestion performance executable period, if the variable display is a variable display with a variation pattern (PA2-4) of super reach γ, the ), when the reach effect C is executed, the variable display is notified that the ally character C is defeated by the enemy character A as a result of the battle effect, and when the reach effect D is executed. If so, it is reported that the variable display has failed because the friendly character D is defeated by the enemy character A as a result of the battle performance. Then, after the battle effect (reach effect C or reach effect D) ends, the decorative symbols are stopped and displayed in a combination indicating a loss.

On the other hand, if the variable display is a variable display of the super reach γ jackpot variation pattern (PB1-4), as shown in Figures 11-48 (Q) to 11-48 (S), the reach effect If C is executed, the variable display will notify that a jackpot is achieved when ally character C wins over enemy character A as a result of the battle effect, and if reach effect D is executed, the result of the battle effect will be announced. When the friendly character D wins over the enemy character A, the variable display is notified that the jackpot has been won. Then, after the battle effect (reach effect C or reach effect D) ends, the decorative symbols are stopped and displayed in a combination indicating a loss.

In addition, if the variable display is a variable display of super reach ε or super reach θ, as shown in Figures 11-49 (T) to 11-49 (V), the period in which branch destination suggestion effects can be executed ends. Later, when the ally character C or the ally character D is defeated by the enemy character A, it is once reported that the variable display result is a failure.

After the battle effect (reach effect C or reach effect D) ends, a swinging display is performed in a combination indicating the failure of the decorative symbols. At this time, if it has been decided to execute the reach effect G development suggestion effect, as shown in FIG. The reach effect G development suggestion images 029SG171 are displayed so that the display positions overlap.

In addition, if the variable display is a variable display of a variation pattern of super reach ε, as shown in FIG. 11-49 (X), the fluctuation of the decorative symbol will be When the machine stops, it is notified again that the variable display is off. On the other hand, if the variable display is a variable display of a variation pattern of super reach θ, as shown in FIG. 11-49 (Y), after the reach effect G development suggestion execution executable period, the reach effect G development notification As a performance, a reach performance G development notification image 029SG182 is displayed. Then, reach effect G is started.

As shown in FIG. 11-50 (Z), when the reach effect G is started, the title image 029SG167 of the reach effect G and the expectation level image 029SG257 indicating the jackpot expectation level of the reach effect G are first displayed on the image display device 5. is displayed.

Then, when the display of the title image 029SG167 of the reach effect G is finished, a battle effect between the ally character C and the enemy character B starts, as shown in FIGS. 11-50(a) and 11-50(b). . In addition, if the fluctuation pattern of the variable display is a fluctuation pattern (PA2-9) in which the super reach θ is off, the battle performance will be changed as shown in Figures 11-50(c) and 11-50(d). As a result, when the ally character C is defeated by the enemy character B, it is reported that the variable display result is a loss, and after the battle performance (reach performance G) is finished, decorative symbols are stopped and displayed in a combination indicating a loss.

On the other hand, if the variable display is the variable display of the super reach θ jackpot variation pattern (PB1-7), as shown in Figures 11-50(e) and 11-50(f), the battle performance When the friendly character C wins over the enemy character B as a performance result, it is announced that the variable display result is a jackpot, and after the battle performance (reach performance G) ends, decorative symbols are stopped and displayed in a combination indicating the jackpot.

Here, the presentation mode of the reach presentation G development suggestion presentation shown in FIGS. 11-49(V) to FIG. 11-49(Y) will be described in more detail.

First, as shown in FIGS. 11-54 (A) to 11-54 (B), when it is decided to execute the reach effect G development suggestion effect, the decorative symbols are displayed in a oscillating manner in a combination indicating a miss. In this state, as the ready-to-reach presentation G development suggestion presentation, the first stage display of the ready-to-make presentation G development suggestion image 029SG171 is performed in the display area of the image display device 5 so as to overlap with the decorative pattern. In addition, the reach effect G development suggestion image 029SG171 of the first stage has lower visibility from the player, such as lower brightness and fewer display colors than other images displayed in the display area such as decorative symbols. Any image is fine.

After the first stage display period of the reach effect G development suggestion image 029SG171 ends, as shown in FIGS. 11-54(C) to 11-54(D), the reach effect G development suggestion image 029SG171 After finishing the display, the second stage display of the reach effect G development suggestion image 029SG171 is performed again so as to overlap with the decorative pattern. The second stage reach performance G development suggestion image 029SG171 has higher brightness and more display colors than the first stage reach performance G development suggestion image 029SG171. It is sufficient if the image has higher visibility from the player than the above image.

When the variable display is a variable display based on a variation pattern of super reach ε, as shown in FIG. 11-45(E), a reach effect G development notification image is displayed on the image display device 5 as a reach effect G development notification effect. The display of 029SG182 is not executed, and the decorative symbols are stopped and displayed in a combination indicating a failure. On the other hand, if the variable display is a variable display based on a variation pattern of super reach θ, as shown in FIG. Image 029SG182 is displayed and reach effect G is executed.

In addition, if the variable display is a variable display with a super reach ι variation pattern or a super reach κ variation pattern, the reach effect will be displayed as shown in Figures 11-51 (g) to 11-51 (h). After the executable period of branch destination suggestion effect during execution of C or reach effect D, the shutter image 029SG006 is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 as a preliminary effect (from the left and right of the display area to the center of the display area). The shutter image 029SG006 is moved and displayed), and the effect image displayed on the image display device 5 becomes temporarily invisible due to the shutter image 029SG006.

Then, when the execution period of the preliminary effect ends based on the elapse of a predetermined period, the shutter image 029SG006 retreats from the center of the display area of the image display device 5 toward the left and right sides as a precursor effect, and In response to the withdrawal of the shutter image 029SG006, the image of the character C becomes visible to the player in the display area of the image display device 5.

Then, when the variable display is a variable display with a variation pattern of super reach ι, as shown in FIG. After image 029SG183 is displayed, reach effect H is executed. In addition, when the variable display is a variable display with a variation pattern of super reach κ, as shown in FIG. After the reach effect development notification image 029SG180 is displayed, the reach effect I is executed. The details of the highly anticipated reach performance development notification performance will be described later with reference to FIG. 11-55.

If the variable display variation pattern is a variable display of super reach ι, as shown in FIG. 11-52(k), when the reach effect H is started, the image display device 5 first A title image 029SG168 of the ready-to-win effect H and an expectation level image 029SG258 indicating the jackpot expectation level of the ready-to-reach effect H are displayed.

When the display of the title image 029SG168 of the reach effect H ends, a battle effect between the ally character D and the enemy character C starts, as shown in FIGS. 11-52(l) and 11-52(m). . In addition, if the fluctuation pattern of the variable display is the fluctuation pattern of Super Reach ι (PA2-10), the battle performance will be changed as shown in Figures 11-52 (n) and 11-52 (o). As a result, when the ally character D is defeated by the enemy character C, it is reported that the variable display result is a loss, and after the battle performance (reach performance H) ends, decorative symbols are stopped and displayed in a combination indicating a loss.

On the other hand, if the variable display is the variable display of the super reach ι jackpot variation pattern (PB1-8), as shown in Figures 11-52 (p) and 11-52 (q), the battle performance When the friendly character D wins over the enemy character C as a performance result, it is announced that the variable display result is a jackpot, and after the battle performance (reach performance H) ends, decorative symbols are stopped and displayed in a combination indicating the jackpot.

In addition, if the variation pattern of the variable display is a variable display with a variation pattern of super reach κ, as shown in Figures 11-53 (r) to 11-53 (s), high expectation reach performance development When the ready-to-win effect I is started under the notification effect control, the title image 029SG169 of the ready-to-reach effect I and the expectation level image 029SG259 indicating the jackpot expectation level of the ready-to-win effect I are first displayed on the image display device 5. At this time, images of characters A to C are displayed together on the image display device 5 behind the title image 029SG169 and expectation image 029SG259 of the reach effect I, so that the reach effect I is It creates a special feeling because the expectation of jackpot is higher than the reach performance.

Then, when the display of the title image 029SG169 of reach effect I is finished, as shown in FIGS. 11-53(t) and 11-53(u), a battle effect between ally characters A to ally characters D and enemy character C is started. In addition, if the fluctuation pattern of the variable display is a fluctuation pattern of super reach κ (PA2-11), the battle performance will be changed as shown in Figures 11-53 (v) and 11-53 (w). As a result, when ally characters A to ally characters D are defeated by enemy character C, it is announced that the variable display result is a failure, and after the battle performance (reach performance H) ends, the decorative symbols are stopped and displayed in a combination that indicates a failure. be done.

On the other hand, if the variable display is the variable display of the super reach κ jackpot variation pattern (PB1-9), as shown in Figures 11-53 (x) and 11-53 (y), the battle performance As a performance result, when ally characters A to ally characters D win against enemy character C, the variable display result is announced to be a jackpot, and after the battle performance (reach performance H) ends, the decorative pattern stops at the combination indicating a jackpot. Is displayed.

Here, we will explain in more detail the high expectation level reach performance development notification performance from Figure 11-37 (R) to Figure 11-37 (T) and Figure 11-53 (r) to Figure 11-53 (s). .

First, as shown in FIGS. 11-55 (A) to 11-55 (B), when the high-expected reach performance development notification performance is started, the reach performance F or the reach performance is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5. A highly anticipated reach performance development notification image 029SG180 is displayed to notify that I will be executed. Furthermore, after the high expectation reach performance development notification image 029SG180 is displayed, the display area of the image display device 5 is darkened to make the performance image displayed on the image display device 5 difficult to see. is executed.

In addition, in the blackout effect, a darkened image is displayed on the image display device 5, making it difficult to see other effect images (variable display images of decorative patterns, character images, etc.), and making it difficult to see the display screen itself. At the same time, the volume of the performance sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R is lowered than before the execution of the high expectation reach performance development notification performance. Furthermore, the light intensity of the various light emitting means (for example, LED, etc.) provided in the gaming area, the movable body 32, the glass door frame, and the gaming machine frame 3 is checked before execution of the high-expected reach performance development notification performance. By lowering it more than that, it becomes even more difficult to visually recognize other performance images (variable display images of decorative patterns, character images, etc.).

After the blackout effect is executed, the image of the character C is displayed as a preliminary effect, as shown in FIG. 11-55(C). Furthermore, in the first stage performance, the content of the lines spoken by the character C is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 as a character image 029SG007, and the lines are output as audio information from the speakers 8L and 8R.

As shown in FIGS. 11-55(D) and 11-55(E), a switching performance is executed after the first stage performance ends, and a second stage performance is performed after the end of the switching performance. As the switching effect, an image different from the image of the character C displayed in the previous stage effect is displayed. Note that although this feature section 029SG exemplifies a form in which only one image is displayed as a switching effect, the present invention is not limited to this, and any of a plurality of images may be displayed as a switching effect. may be displayed. In addition, when any one of a plurality of images can be displayed as a switching effect in this way, the rate at which the jackpot game state is controlled may be varied depending on which image is displayed.

In the latter stage production, as described above, the lines spoken by the characters are displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 as the character image 029SG008, and the lines are outputted as audio information from the speakers 8L and 8R. The character image 029SG008 displayed at this time has fewer characters than the character image 029SG007 displayed during the first stage performance, but the size per character is larger and brighter than the character image 029SG007 (see Figure 11-10). .

As shown in FIG. 11-55(F), after the latter stage performance ends, the movable body performance is executed. As the movable body effect, the movable body 32 falls from the origin position which is the upper position of the image display device 5 to the effect position which overlaps with the approximate center position on the front side of the display area of the image display device 5. The movable body 32 that has fallen to the production position is moved to the origin position by driving a drive motor (not shown) or the like.

After the movable object effect is finished, as shown in Figure 11-55 (G), the reach effect according to each variation pattern (if the variable display is a variable display with the variation pattern of super reach η, the reach effect F. If the variable display is a variable display with a variation pattern of super reach κ, reach effect I) is executed.

Next, variable display in a variation pattern of super reach λ will be explained. As shown in FIGS. 11-56(A) to 11-56(D), in the variable display using the variation pattern of the super reach λ, when the variable display starts, at the second timing before the reach The meter 029SG005M increases all at once to the 5th stage and becomes full. Next, at the bottom of the display area of the image display device 5, a telop image 029SG005T is displayed to notify that the meter 029SG005M has increased to 5 levels (it is full) and that a high-expectation reach performance development notification performance will be executed. Is displayed.

Then, the highly anticipated reach performance development notification performance is executed without becoming a reach or executing any of the reach performance A to reach performance D. Incidentally, the performance mode of the high expectation level reach performance development notification performance is the same as the performance mode described above with reference to FIG. 11-55. After the execution of the highly anticipated reach performance development notification performance, as shown in FIG. 11-53, the reach performance I is executed and finally it is announced that the variable display result is a loss or a jackpot.

As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this feature section 029SG, as shown in FIGS. 11-8 and 11-9, the length L7 of the execution period of the high-expectation reach performance development notification performance is determined by the reach performance E development notification performance. The execution period length of the performance is set to be longer than L6b, and the reach performance E is executed after the reach performance E development notification performance is started, and the variable display result is a jackpot as the performance result of the reach performance E. The length of the period L11 until the notification is made is that after the highly anticipated reach performance development notification performance is started, the reach performance F is executed, and the variable display result is notified as a jackpot as the performance result of the reach performance F. L12, the length of the period from when the highly anticipated reach performance development notification performance is started until the reach performance I is executed and the variable display result is notified as a jackpot as the performance result of the reach performance I. Since the length is set to be shorter than L13, in the case where reach effect E is executed after execution of reach effect E development suggestion effect, the period until it is announced that the variable display result will be a jackpot. It is possible to suppress a decline in gaming interest due to an excessively long period of time. In addition, in the case where the reach performance I is executed after the execution of the highly expected reach performance development notification performance, the player is suitably made to pay attention to the reach performance I before the variable display result is notified that it is a jackpot. As a result, the player's interest in playing the game can be improved.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 11-7, the length L2 of the execution period of the reach effect B is set longer than the length L1 of the execution period of the r-value effect A, so it is longer than the execution period L2 of the reach effect B. The player's attention can be drawn to the reach performance B over a period of time, and the game interest can be improved. In addition, as shown in Figures 11-7 to 11-9, reach effect B differs from reach effect A in that the development notification effect is executed before the variable display result is announced as the effect result. Therefore, even if the reach performance E development notification performance is not executed, the player is surely made to pay attention to whether or not the variable display result is notified as a jackpot as the performance result of the reach performance B. It is now possible.

In addition, as shown in Figures 11-7 to 11-9, while reach effect A or reach effect B is being executed, a meter effect may be executed as a effect suggesting the execution of a high expectation level reach effect development notification effect. Therefore, by executing the meter performance, it is possible to arouse the player's sense of expectation for the execution of the highly anticipated reach performance development notification performance.

In addition, in this feature section 029SG, a form in which a meter effect can be executed as an effect suggesting the execution of a high-expectation level reach effect development notification effect has been exemplified, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the meter effect Alternatively, or in addition, the execution of the highly anticipated reach performance development notification performance may be suggested by the sound output mode from the speakers 8L, 8R, the light emission mode of the game effect lamp 9, etc.

In addition, in this feature section 029SG, a mode in which the meter effect can be executed only when the reach effect A or the reach effect B is executed has been exemplified, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the reach effect C or the reach effect Even when executing D, it may be possible to perform meter effects. In particular, in the variable display of super reach κ in which the advance performance and precursor performance are executed from the middle of reach performance C and reach performance D, and then the high expectation level reach performance development notification performance and reach performance I are executed. , a case may be provided in which the meter 029SG005M increases to the fifth stage (changes to a display mode that notifies execution of high expectation level reach performance development notification performance) triggered by advance performance or omen performance. By doing this, by variable display of the fluctuation pattern of super reach ι and variable display of the fluctuation pattern of super reach κ, it is possible to check whether the meter 029SG005M increases to the 5th stage during the execution of the preliminary effect or the precursor effect. Since the player's attention can be drawn to the game, the player's interest in the game can be improved.

In addition, as shown in Figures 11-9 and 11-25, in the variable display of the variation pattern of super reach λ, the meter 029SG005M increases to the 5th stage at the second timing without going through the execution of reach effect A. Since the highly expected reach performance development notification performance is executed, even if the reach performance A is not executed, the player is not aware that the high expectation level reach performance development notification performance and the reach performance I are executed. Since the player can draw attention to the player, the player's interest in playing the game can be improved.

In addition, in this characteristic part 029SG, as shown in FIGS. 11-7 to 11-9, when reach performance B is executed, high expectation level reach performance development notification performance and reach performance I may be executed. Although the present invention is not limited to this, a case may be provided in which the highly anticipated reach performance development notification performance and the reach performance I are executed after the execution of the reach performance B. By doing this, even when reach effect B is executed, it is possible to draw the player's attention to whether or not the highly anticipated reach effect development notification effect and reach effect I will be executed. You can improve your interest.

Furthermore, in this feature section 029SG, as a meter effect, the meter 029SG005M increases by one step from the first timing to the fifth timing, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the meter 029SG005M A case may be provided in which the number is increased by two or more stages at any timing. Furthermore, when providing a timing in which the meter 029SG005M increases by two or more steps at any one of the first timing to the fifth timing, the meter 029SG005M increases at a timing before reach effect A or reach effect B starts. The rate of development to the ready-to-reach effect I may be different depending on the case where the meter 029SG005M increases to the fifth stage at the timing after the ready-to-reach effect A or the ready-to-reach effect B is started. In addition, in this feature section 029SG, as a meter effect, a mode in which the display mode of the meter 029SG005M can be changed up to the fifth stage is exemplified, but the present invention is not limited to this. The display mode may be changeable in four or less steps or six or more steps.

In addition, as shown in Figures 11-8 and 11-9, after the high expectation level reach performance development notification performance is started, the reach performance I is executed and the variable display result is the jackpot as the performance result of the reach performance I. The length of the period L13 until the notification is made is from when the highly anticipated reach performance development notification performance is started until the reach performance F is executed and the variable display result is notified as a jackpot as the performance result of the reach performance F. Since the length of the period is set to be longer than L12, the jackpot gaming state is controlled by lengthening the period until the performance result is announced when reach performance I, which has a higher jackpot expectation, is executed. It is possible to effectively increase expectations for

In addition, as shown in Figures 11-23 to 11-25, in this feature section 029SG, the meter performance that suggests the execution of the high expectation level reach performance development notification performance reaches a maximum from the first timing to the fifth timing of the variable display. This is an effect in which the display mode changes step by step over five stages (six stages if you include the state where the meter effect is not executed). On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 11-45, the reach performance E development suggestion performance that suggests execution of the reach performance E in this feature section 029SG changes the display mode of the reach performance E development suggestion image 029SG170 over two stages. This is a performance that continues. In other words, in this feature section 029SG, as a meter effect, the display mode of the meter 029SG005M can be changed up to 5 levels, but as a reach effect E development suggestion effect, the display mode of the reach effect E development suggestion image 029SG170 is 2 levels. It can only change up to. For this reason, in the meter performance, the target image (meter 029SG005M) changes more easily up to the 5th stage than in the reach performance E development suggestion performance, so the player pays attention to whether or not the meter 029SG005M increases to the 5th stage. It is possible to improve the player's interest in the game.

In addition, in this feature part 029SG, while the display mode of the meter 029SG005M can be changed up to the 5th stage as a meter effect, the display mode of the reach effect E development suggestion image 029SG170 can be changed up to the 2nd level as a reach effect E development suggestion effect. Although the present invention is not limited to this example, the display mode of the reach effect E development suggestion image 029SG170 may be changeable up to the fifth stage as a reach effect E development suggestion effect. In addition, in this way, when the display mode of the reach effect E development suggestion image 029SG170 can be changed up to the 5th stage as the reach effect E development suggestion image 029SG170, the display mode of the reach effect E development suggestion image 029SG170 can be changed up to the 5th level. The rate of change may be set lower than the rate at which the display mode of the meter 029SG005M changes to the fifth level.

In addition, as shown in Figures 11-7 to 11-9, in the variable display of the super reach δ and super reach ζ fluctuation patterns, the length L5 of the period in which the meter effect can be executed is the reach effect E development suggestion effect is possible. Since the length of the period is set longer than L6a, reach performance E indicates that reach performance F, which has a higher jackpot expectation than reach performance A, will be executed after the high-expectation reach performance development notification performance is executed. Since the ready-to-win performance E can be suggested for a longer period of time than when execution of the development notification performance is suggested, the game interest can be improved.

In this feature section 029SG, the length L5 of the meter performance executable period is set to be longer than the length L6a of the reach performance E development suggestion performance executable period, but the present invention is limited to this. Instead, the length L5 of the meter effect executable period may be set shorter than the length L6a of the reach effect E development suggestion effect executable period.

Furthermore, although this feature section 029SG exemplifies a form in which the meter 029SG005M can be displayed on the image display device 5 even when execution of the meter effect is not determined, the present invention is not limited to this. , the meter 029SG005M may be displayed on the image display device 5 only when execution of the meter effect is determined. Furthermore, the meter 029SG005M may be displayed on the image display device 5 for the first time at the first stage increase timing.

Furthermore, the reach performance E development suggestion performance is a performance that can be executed after the variable display result (missing) is notified as the performance result of the reach performance B, so the reach performance E development is performed while the reach performance B is being executed. By executing the suggestion performance, it is possible to prevent a decline in game interest due to the player recognizing that the variable display result is not reported as a jackpot as a performance result of the reach performance B.

In addition, in this feature part 029SG, as a pattern that develops from reach performance B to reach performance E, after a variable display result is announced as the performance result of reach performance B, reach performance E development notification performance and reach performance E are executed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and as a pattern that develops from reach effect B to reach effect E, reach effect B is disclosed. A case may be provided in which the ready-to-reach performance E development notification performance and the ready-to-reach performance E are executed before the variable display result is notified as the performance result. In this way, when creating a case where reach performance E development notification performance and reach performance E are executed before the variable display result is announced as the performance result of reach performance B, when the reach performance E development notification performance and reach performance E are executed, It may be possible to execute reach performance E development suggestion performance.

Furthermore, as shown in Figures 11-31 to 11-34, during the execution of reach effect A to reach effect F, it is possible to execute a chance-up effect, and the chance-up effect is executed in any of the effect patterns. The level of jackpot expectation varies depending on the type of player.

In particular, regarding the variable display of the super reach η that executes the reach effect F after the reach effect A, during the execution of the reach effect A, the reach title is displayed in red and the movable body 32 moves twice in total. While it is possible to execute the effects that make up the chance-up effect, during the execution of the reach effect F, the reach title is displayed in red, the movement of the movable body 32, and the stick controller 31A as an operation promotion image. The effect constituting the chance-up effect can be executed over a total of three times of image display. For this reason, regarding the variable display of super reach η in a variation pattern, the number of executions of the effects that make up the chance-up effect increases during reach effect F than during reach effect A, so that the reach It is possible to suitably draw the attention of the player to the performance result of the performance F.

Furthermore, regarding the variable display of the super reach ζ that executes the reach effect E after the execution of the reach effect B, during the execution of the reach effect B, the red display of the reach title and the movement of the movable body 32 and the cut While it is possible to perform the effects that make up the chance-up effect three times in total with the display of in-image 029SG200, while the reach effect E is being executed, the reach title is displayed in red and movable as a chance-up effect. The effect constituting the chance-up effect can be executed twice in total with the movement of the body 32. For this reason, regarding the variable display of super reach ζ in the fluctuation pattern, the number of executions of the effects that make up the chance-up effect is smaller during reach effect E than during reach effect B, so the reach effect Since it is possible to prevent the player from drawing too much attention to the performance result of E, the interest in the game can be improved.

In addition, in this feature section 029SG, regarding the variable display in the variable pattern of super reach ζ that executes reach effect E after execution of reach effect B, while the reach effect B is executed, the red display of the reach title and the movable body 32 and the display of cut-in image 029SG200, which constitutes a chance-up effect, can be executed three times in total.While reach effect E is being executed, the reach title is displayed as a chance-up effect. Although the present invention is not limited to this example, the present invention is not limited to this, and the present invention is not limited to this. Regarding the variable display of Super Reach ζ that executes reach effect E after execution of effect B, while reach effect B is being executed, the same number of effects that make up the chance-up effect can be performed as when reach effect E is being executed. You can also use it as

In addition, in this feature section 029SG, as effects that constitute the chance-up effect, the red display of the reach title, the movement of the movable body 32, the display of the cut-in image 029SG200, and the display of the image of the stick controller 31A as the operation promotion image are exemplified. However, the present invention is not limited thereto; for example, the game effect lamp 9 emits light in a specific pattern, the speakers 8L and 8R output specific sounds, the light guide plate emits light, and the image display device 5 The display of the light guide plate (pseudo light guide plate), the operation of the image display device 5 itself, etc. may be included in the effects that constitute the chance-up effect.

In addition, in this feature section 029SG, as effects constituting the chance-up effect, the red display of the reach title, the movement of the movable body 32, the display of the cut-in image 029SG200, the display of the image of the stick controller 31A as an operation promotion image, etc. All of these examples are performances that are performed regardless of the player's operations (active performances), but the present invention is not limited to this. An effect (active) that is executed only when the player performs an operation such as changing the emitted light color of the game effect lamp 9 by operating an operating means such as a push button 31B or a stick controller 31A (so-called back button). (direction) may also be included.

In addition, as shown in Figures 11-7 to 11-9 and Figure 11-30, the variable display of the fluctuation patterns of super reach γ, super reach ε, super reach θ, super reach ι, and super reach κ is The reach performance of the super reach can be determined from the reach performance C and the reach performance D, which has a higher jackpot expectation than the reach performance C. Then, if the advance performance and the precursor performance are executed before the variable display result is notified as the performance result of reach performance C or reach performance D, and the high expectation level reach performance development notification performance is executed, the reach performance If reach performance G development notification performance is executed after reach performance I is executed and a variable display result (missing) is announced as the performance result of reach performance C or reach performance D, it is a reach with a lower jackpot expectation than reach performance I. Performance G is executed.

Furthermore, if the preliminary performance and the precursor performance are executed before the variable display result is announced as the performance result of reach performance C or reach performance D, and if the reach performance H development notification performance is executed, then reach performance I. Since the ready-to-win performance H, which has a low expectation of jackpot, is executed, it is possible to diversify the performance by combining the type of reach-to-win performance and the development notification performance.

In particular, regarding the variable display of the fluctuation patterns of super reach γ, super reach ε, super reach θ, super reach ι, and super reach κ, the ratios shown in Figures 11-30 (A) and 11-30 (B) are used. By determining which of reach performance C and reach performance D to perform, the foreshadowing performance is executed more when execution of reach performance C is decided than when execution of reach performance D is decided. Since the rate at which reach performance I (high expectation level reach performance development notification performance) is executed after reaching is set high, a predetermined relationship is established between the reach performance that is executed and the high expectation level reach performance development notification performance. It is possible to improve the performance interest of reach performance and development notification performance.

In addition, this feature section 029SG determines the reach effect to be executed from the reach effect C and the reach effect D in the variable display of the variation patterns of super reach γ, super reach ε, super reach θ, super reach ι, and super reach κ. Although possible forms have been illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and the variation pattern in which the reach effect C is executed during the variable display and the variation pattern in which the reach effect D is executed during the variable display are separately provided. may be provided.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 11-34, the feature section 029SG determines whether or not to execute a chance-up effect and the effect pattern at different rates depending on the variable display results.In other words, the chance-up effect is a reach effect. Although the embodiment has been exemplified in which the variable display result is executed as a performance that suggests a jackpot as a performance result, the present invention is not limited to this, and during the performance period of reach performance A to reach performance D. An executable chance-up performance may be executable as a performance that suggests that any of reach performance E to reach performance I will be executed (develop to any of reach performance E to reach performance I). .

Furthermore, as a chance-up performance, in addition to the variable display result becoming a jackpot or the execution of any of reach effects E to I, there is also a possibility of a jackpot game when the variable display result becomes a jackpot. It may be possible to suggest that the number of rounds is 10, that the probability is changed after the end of the jackpot game, etc.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 11-9, there are cases where the high-expectation reach performance development notification performance is executed after the reach performance C or D is executed, and cases where the reach performance development notification performance is executed after the reach performance C or the reach performance D is executed. In the case where reach performance H development notification performance is executed, the advance performance is executed because a common preliminary performance can be executed in the period between reach performance C or reach performance D and development notification performance. By doing so, it is possible to increase the player's attention to the development notification performance, and to make the player pay attention to which of the development notification performances, the high expectation level reach performance development notification performance and the reach performance H development notification performance, will be executed. You can improve your interest in gaming.

In addition, as shown in Figures 11-7 to 11-9 and Figures 11-27 to 11-28, during the execution period of reach effect C or reach effect D, the execution of these reach effect C or reach effect D It is suggested which of the reach performance H development notification performance and the high expectation level reach performance development notification performance will be executed later, and it is also suggested that both the execution of the reach performance H development notification performance and the execution of the high expectation level reach performance development notification performance are executed. Since it is possible to execute a possible branch destination suggestion performance, the execution of the development destination suggestion performance increases the player's attention to the execution of the development notification performance, and the reach performance H development notification performance. It is possible to draw a player's attention to which of the high-expectation reach performance development notification performances will be executed, and to improve the interest in the game.

In addition, this feature section 029SG exemplifies a form in which it is possible to suggest that the reach performance H development notification performance will be executed and that the high expectation level reach performance development notification performance will be executed as the development destination suggestion performance. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the development destination suggestion performance may be capable of suggesting that the reach performance G development notification performance will be executed.

In addition, in this feature section 029SG, a form in which the development destination suggestion performance can be executed by variable display of the reach performance C or the fluctuation pattern for executing the reach performance C has been exemplified, but the present invention is not limited to this. , it may be possible to perform the development destination suggestion performance also in the variable display of the variable pattern for executing the ready-to-reach effect A and the variable display for the variable pattern for executing the ready-to-reach effect B.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 11-30 (D), a super reach performance in which the high expectation level reach performance development notification performance and the reach performance I are executed before the performance results are announced as reach performance C or reach performance D. Regarding the variation pattern of κ and the variation pattern of super reach θ in which reach performance G development notification performance and reach performance G are executed after the performance result is announced as reach performance C or reach performance D, the variable display result is a jackpot. When the variation pattern of super reach κ is displayed, the difference between the rate at which reach effect C is executed and the rate at which reach effect D is executed is 60%, while the variation pattern of super reach θ Since the difference between the rate at which reach effect C is executed and the rate at which reach effect D is executed in the variable display is 40%, reach effect I depends on whether reach effect C or reach effect D is executed. It becomes possible to guess whether it is a variable display of the variation pattern of super reach κ that is executed, or a variable display of the variation pattern of super reach θ that is executed with reach effect H, so reach effect C and reach effect It is possible to draw the player's attention to which of D is executed, and the interest in the game can be improved.

In addition, in this feature part 029SG, if the variable display result is a jackpot for the variation pattern of super reach κ and the variation pattern of super reach θ, reach effect C is displayed in the variable display of the variation pattern of super reach θ. The difference between the rate at which reach effect D is executed and the rate at which reach effect D is executed is greater than the difference between the rate at which reach effect C is executed and the rate at which reach effect D is executed in the variable display of the fluctuation pattern of super reach κ. Although the present invention is not limited to this, in the case where the variable display result is a failure, the reach effect C is executed by variable display of the variation pattern of super reach θ. The difference between the rate at which reach effect D is executed and the rate at which reach effect D is executed is greater than the difference between the rate at which reach effect C is executed and the rate at which reach effect D is executed in the variable display of the variation pattern of super reach κ. It may be set small.

Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above with reference to the drawings, the specific configuration is not limited to these embodiments, and any changes or additions that do not depart from the gist of the present invention are included in the present invention. It will be done.

For example, in the feature section 029SG, a configuration is exemplified in which a first pending storage display area 029SG005D and a second pending storage display area 029SG005U are provided in which a pending storage display can be displayed at the bottom of the display area of the image display device 5. The present invention is not limited to this, and as shown in FIG. 11-57 as modification 029SG-1, a predetermined position of the display area of the image display device 5 (for example, a lower part of the display area of the image display device 5) In the center), an active display area 029SG005F may be provided in which a pending storage display corresponding to the variable display being executed can be displayed as an active display.

In addition, if it is possible to display the active display in this way, similar to the pre-read preview performance described above, there are multiple display modes for the active display, and depending on which display mode the active display is displayed, the jackpot can be expected. It may also be possible to perform active display effects with different degrees. For example, there are three types of active display modes: a white circle, a blue circle, and a red circle, and when the active display mode is a red circle, the jackpot expectation is the highest. It is sufficient that the jackpot expectation level is set to be the lowest when it is displayed in a white round shape (Jackpot expectation level of active display display mode: red > blue > white).

Furthermore, the display mode of the active display can be changed from a white circle or a blue circle to a red circle during variable display, and the display mode of the active display can be changed from a red circle to a red circle. It may be possible to suggest that the displayed jackpot expectation level has increased.

In this way, if the display mode of the active display can be changed during variable display, the variable display result as the effect of reach effect B, as shown in Figures 11-58 (A) and 11-58 (B). Regarding the variable display of the fluctuation pattern of super reach ζ in which reach effect E is executed after (missing) is once notified, the display mode of the active display changes from a white circle or a blue circle while reach effect E is executed. Let P1 be the rate at which the red circle changes.

In addition, regarding the variable display in the variation pattern of super reach η, in which the highly anticipated reach performance development notification performance is executed during the execution of reach performance A, and the reach performance F is further executed, active display is displayed during the execution of reach performance A. P2 is the rate at which the display mode changes from a white circle or blue circle to a red circle. Let P3 be the rate at which the round shape changes.

At this time, P3, which is the rate at which the display mode of the active display changes from a white circle or a blue circle to a red circle while the reach effect F is executed, is displayed in the active display while the reach effect E is executed. P1, which is the rate at which the aspect changes from a white circle or a blue circle to a red circle, or when the display aspect of the active display changes from a white circle or a blue circle to a red one while reach effect A is being executed. It may be set higher than P2, which is the rate of change to a round shape.

By doing this, when a variable display is executed with a variation pattern of super reach η (when reach effect A is executed and reach effect F is executed), the high expectation level reach effect development notification effect is By changing the display mode of the active display to a red circle shape before the start, it is possible to reduce the possibility that the player will recognize in advance that the ready-to-reach effect F will be executed. In addition, when reach effect E is executed and when reach effect F is executed, the display mode of the active display is a red circle at a higher rate in reach effect F, which has a higher jackpot expectation than reach effect E. By changing to , the display mode of the active display can be appropriately changed to a red round shape according to the degree of jackpot expectation, so that the game enjoyment can be improved.

In addition, in the modification 029SG-1, in the variable display with a variation pattern of super reach η, the display mode of the active display changes from a white circle or a blue circle to a red circle while the reach effect F is being executed. Although we have exemplified a form in which the rate of change P3 is higher than the rate P2 in which the display mode of the active display changes from a white circle or a blue circle to a red circle during execution of reach effect A, the present invention The present invention is not limited to this, and as a modified example 029SG-2, in a variable display with a variation pattern of super reach η as in the above-mentioned modified example 029SG-1, the display mode of the active display is white during execution of the reach effect F. The display mode of the active display changes from a white circle or a blue circle to a red circle during the execution of reach effect A. In addition to setting it higher than the ratio P2, in the variable display of the variation pattern of super reach ζ, the display mode of the active display changes from a white circle or a blue circle to a red circle while the reach effect E is being executed. The ratio P1 may be set higher than the ratio at which the display mode of the active display changes from a white circle or a blue circle to a red circle during execution of the ready-to-reach effect B.

In this way, by providing a plurality of active display modes and varying the jackpot expectation depending on which display mode the active display is displayed, it is possible to make it easier for the player to recognize the jackpot expectation. , the display mode of the active display changes to a red circle before execution of the reach performance E development notification performance or the high expectation reach performance development notification performance, causing the player to recognize in advance that the expectation of a jackpot is high. It is possible to reduce the risk of a decrease in interest in the game due to such factors.

In addition, in the characteristic part 029SG, a variation pattern of super reach λ in which a high expectation level reach performance development notification performance is executed and a reach performance I is executed without going through reach performances such as reach performance A and reach performance B is described. However, as modification 029SG-3, in the variable display of the variation pattern of the super reach λ, the display mode of the active display changes from a white circle or a blue circle to a red one before the start of the reach effect I. The rate P5 of changing to a round shape may be set higher than the rate P6 of changing the display mode of the active display from a white circle or a blue circle to a red circle after the start of the ready-to-reach effect I. In this way, by changing the display mode of the active display from a white circle or a blue circle to a red circle before executing the reach effect I, the player is made aware in advance that the reach effect I will be executed. Since it is easy to play, it can improve the interest in the game.

In addition, in this modification 029SG-3, in the variable display of the variation pattern of super reach λ, the display mode of the active display changes from a white circle or a blue circle to a red circle before the start of reach effect I. Although the embodiment has been exemplified in which the ratio P5 at which the display mode of the active display changes from a white circle or a blue circle to a red circle after the start of the reach effect I is set higher than the ratio P6 at which the display mode changes from a white circle or a blue circle to a red circle, the present invention This is not limited to, but in the variable display of the variation pattern of super reach λ, the display mode of the active display changes from a white circle or a blue circle to a red circle before the start of reach effect I. The ratio P5 may be set lower than the ratio P6 at which the display mode of the active display changes from a white circle or a blue circle to a red circle after the start of the ready-to-reach effect I. By doing this, it is possible to create a situation where reach effect I is executed without going through other reach effects even though the display mode of the active display has not changed to a red circle. It is possible to add surprise to the game and improve the interest in the game.

In addition, in the characteristic part 029SG and modifications 029SG-1 to 029SG-3, there are three types of display modes for the reserved memory display and active display: a white circle, a blue circle, and a red circle. Although we have exemplified a form in which the jackpot expectation level is different depending on which display mode the pending memory display or active display is displayed, the present invention is not limited to this, and these pending memory displays or active display The number of display modes may be only two or four or more.

Further, in the above-mentioned modifications 029SG-1 to 029SG-3, the display mode of the active display can be changed during execution of the reach effect, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the active The change timing of the display mode may include a timing other than when the ready-to-win effect is being executed, for example, during the execution of the development suggestion effect or the development notification effect, the start timing of the variable display, etc. Furthermore, if it is possible to perform a pseudo-continuous performance including temporary stopping and re-variable display of decorative symbols during variable display, the display mode of the active display may be changeable at the timing of temporary stop or re-variable display.

In addition, in the feature section 029SG, three types of display formats for the suspended memory display are provided: a white circle, a blue circle, and a red circle, and depending on which display format the suspended memory display is displayed. Although the present invention is not limited to this example, the present invention is not limited to this, and as a modified example 029SG-4, the display mode of the reservation memory table display may be a triangle, a square, or a star in addition to a round shape. Depending on which shape the pending memory display is displayed, it is suggested which reach effect will develop into reach effect E, reach effect F, reach effect G, reach effect H, or reach effect I. It may be possible. In this case, when the CPU 103 executes the winning random value determination process and determines that the fluctuation pattern (variation category) is a super reach, it also determines which super reach fluctuation pattern from super reach α to super reach λ. (which of reach effect A to reach effect I to execute during variable display) is determined, and the super reach variation category command according to the determination (includes information on which super reach variation pattern to execute) What is necessary is to send a variable category command) to the production control board 12. By doing so, the performance control CPU 120 can determine the display mode of the reserved memory table display from among round, triangle, square, star shape, etc. based on the super reach variation category command received from the CPU 103. . Furthermore, since it is possible to draw the player's attention to the shape of the reserved storage display even before the start of the variable display, the player's interest in the game can be improved.

In addition, in this modification 029SG-4, a form that can suggest a reach effect that develops depending on the shape of the pending memory display is exemplified, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the color of the pending memory display In addition to suggesting the expectation level of a jackpot, it may be possible to further suggest a potential reach effect based on the shape of the reserved memory display. By doing so, it is possible to draw the player's attention to both the color and shape of the reserved memory display, thereby improving the interest in the game.

In addition, in this modification example 029SG-4, a form in which a reach effect of the destination can be suggested by the shape of the pending memory display is exemplified, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the present invention is not limited to this, and the shape of the pending memory display The reach performance that can suggest the future may be only a part of reach performance E, reach performance F, reach performance G, reach performance H, and reach performance I (for example, only reach performance E and reach performance I). .

Furthermore, in the feature section 029SG, as a chance-up effect, a mode is exemplified in which the characters of the reach title image can be displayed in red at the start of reach effects A to F, but the present invention is not limited to this. Instead, as a modified example 029SG-5, as a chance-up effect, the characters of the reach title image displayed in black may be changed to red halfway. Particularly, when changing the characters of the reach title image to red from the middle as a chance-up effect, it is possible to change the display mode of the expectation level image that indicates the jackpot expectation level that is displayed together with the reach title image (for example, , increasing the number of stars displayed as an expectation image, etc.). By doing this, the display mode of the expectation image changes as the text color of the reach title image changes from black to red, so it is possible to increase attention to the expectation image. To allow a player to accurately recognize the degree of expectation of a reach performance.

In addition, in the feature section 029SG, as shown in FIG. 11-28, regarding the variable display of super reach κ in a variation pattern, there are cases where the reach effect of the super reach to be executed is reach effect C, and reach effect D. Although the present invention is not limited to this, the present invention is not limited to this, and the present invention is not limited to this, and the present invention is not limited to this. Regarding the variable display in the variation pattern, whether or not the branch destination suggestion effect is executed and the branch destination suggestion effect are displayed at different rates depending on whether the reach effect of the super reach to be executed is reach effect C or reach effect D. It may also be possible to determine the performance pattern.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 11-59 as modification example 029SG-6, before the variable display results are announced as reach effect C or reach effect C during execution of reach effect C or reach effect C. In the variable display of the variation pattern of super reach κ in which a highly anticipated reach effect is executed, if the reach effect to be executed is determined to be reach effect C, the non-execution of the branch destination suggestion effect is set at a rate of 15%. The execution of pattern Decide on execution at a rate of 35%. In addition, in the variable display of the variation pattern of super reach κ, if the reach effect to be executed is determined to be reach effect D, non-execution of the branch destination suggestion effect is determined at a rate of 10%, and the branch destination suggestion effect is The execution of pattern X is determined at a rate of 30%, the execution of pattern Y of the branch destination suggestion performance is determined at a rate of 20%, and the execution of pattern Z of the branch destination suggestion performance is determined at a rate of 40%. do.

In particular, in this modification 029SG-6, if the execution of reach effect C is determined in the variable display of the variation pattern of super reach κ, the execution of reach effect D is determined in the variable display of the variation pattern of super reach κ. Since the execution decision ratio of the branch destination suggestion effect is set higher than the case where the execution decision rate of the branch destination suggestion effect is set lower (the decision rate of non-execution of the branch destination suggestion effect is set lower), the reach effect H is It is possible to suitably suggest that a development notification performance, such as a development notification performance, a high-expected reach performance, and a development notification performance, will be carried out, thereby improving the interest in the game.

In addition, in this modification 029SG-6, if the execution of reach effect C is determined in the variable display of the variation pattern of super reach κ, the execution of reach effect D is determined in the variable display of the variation pattern of super reach κ. Although the embodiment has been exemplified in which the execution decision ratio of branch destination suggestion effects is set higher than when When execution of performance C is determined, the execution determination ratio of branch destination suggestion performance is set lower than when execution of reach performance D is determined in the variable display of the variation pattern of super reach κ. Good too.

In addition, in this modification 029SG-6, if the execution of reach effect C is determined in the variable display of the variation pattern of super reach κ, the execution of reach effect D is determined in the variable display of the variation pattern of super reach κ. Since the execution decision rate for pattern Z of branch destination suggestion performance (performance pattern that suggests execution of high-expectation reach performance development notification performance) is set higher than when it is determined, variable display is being executed. In this way, it is possible to more suitably suggest that a development notification performance such as a reach performance H development notification performance or a highly expected reach performance development notification performance will be executed, thereby improving the game interest.

In addition, in modification 029SG-6, if the execution of reach effect C is determined in the variable display of the variation pattern of super reach κ, the execution of reach effect D is determined in the variable display of the variation pattern of super reach κ. Although the present invention is not limited to this, the present invention is not limited to this, and the variation pattern of super reach κ is exemplified. When the execution of reach effect C is determined in the variable display of super reach κ, the execution of reach effect D is determined in the variable display of the variable pattern of super reach κ. The execution determination rate may be set low.

In addition, in this modified example 029SG-6, as shown in FIG. 11-59, in the variable display of the fluctuation pattern of super reach κ, there are two cases in which the reach effect of the super reach to be executed is reach effect C and reach effect D. Although the embodiment has been exemplified in which it is possible to determine whether or not to execute a branch destination suggestion performance and the performance pattern of the branch destination suggestion performance at different rates depending on the case, the present invention is not limited to this, and the super reach θ, Regarding the variable display of the super reach ι fluctuation pattern, whether or not the branch destination suggestion effect is executed and the corresponding branch are determined at different rates depending on whether the super reach effect to be executed is reach effect C or reach effect D. It may also be possible to determine the performance pattern of the advance suggestion performance.

In addition, in this modification example 029SG-6, a branch destination suggestion performance that can be executed while the reach performance C is being executed (the first advantageous result suggestion performance in the invention 033SG) and a branch destination suggestion performance that can be executed while the reach performance D is being executed. (Second advantageous result suggestion performance in invention 033SG) is illustrated as an example of a form that can be executed as a performance of the same performance mode, but the present invention is not limited to this, and during execution of reach performance C. The executable branch destination suggestion performance and the branch destination suggestion performance that can be executed during execution of the reach performance D may be executable as performances of different performance modes.

In addition, in the feature section 029SG, as shown in FIGS. 11-5 to 11-9, reach effects A to D are executed as reach effects for super reach, and any of reach effects E to I is executed. Regarding the notification mode in which a variable display result is notified without development, a notification mode (first notification mode) in which any of these reach effects A to D is simply executed and a variable display result is notified is exemplified. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and as a modified example 029SG-7, reach effects A to D are executed as reach effects for super reach, and any of reach effects E to I are executed. Regarding the notification mode in which the variable display result is notified without developing, in addition to the above-mentioned first notification mode, after the variable display result is once notified as a result of reach effect A to reach effect D, A second notification mode (so-called resurrection mode) may be provided in which it is notified that the variable display result is a jackpot.

In addition, as described above, the first notification mode in which reach performance A to reach performance D are executed as reach performance of super reach, and variable display results are notified without developing to any of reach performance E to reach performance I. When providing a notification mode and a second notification mode, when the performance result (variable display result) of reach performance C or reach performance D is notified in the first notification mode, the branch destination suggestion performance is executed in pattern Z. and the rate at which the branch destination suggestion performance is executed in pattern Z when the performance results (variable display results) of reach performance C and reach performance D are notified in the second notification mode are the same. Good too.

In this way, the second notification mode is used as a notification mode in which reach effects A to D are executed as reach effects of super reach, and a variable display result is notified without developing to any of reach effects E to I. By providing this, it is possible to give the player a sense of surprise by being notified that the variable display result is a jackpot even though the variable display result is once reported as a loss. Furthermore, the performance results (variable display results) when performing reach performance C and reach performance D are notified in the first notification mode and in the case where they are notified in the second notification mode, and branch destination suggestion effects are executed. Since the process for determining can be shared, the amount of data required for the process can be reduced.

In addition, in this modified example 029SG-7, reach effects A to D are executed as reach effects for super reach, and a variable display result is notified without progressing to any of reach effects E to I. When providing a first notification mode and a second notification mode as modes, when the performance result (variable display result) of reach effect C or reach effect D is notified in the first notification mode, the branch destination suggestion effect is a pattern. The ratio of execution in pattern Z and the ratio of execution of branch destination suggestion performance in pattern Z when the performance results (variable display results) of reach performance C and reach performance D are notified in the second notification mode. Although the same form is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and reach effects A to D are executed as reach effects of super reach, and any of reach effects E to I are executed. When providing a first notification mode and a second notification mode as notification modes in which a variable display result is notified without developing, the performance result (variable display result) of reach effect C or reach effect D is the first alert mode. The rate at which the branch destination suggestion effect is executed in pattern Z when it is notified in The rate at which the suggestion effect is executed in pattern Z may be different.

In addition, in the modification 029SG-7, reach effects A to D are executed as reach effects for super reach, and a variable display result is notified without progressing to any of reach effects E to I. Regarding the mode, the first notification mode is simply that any of these reach effects A to D is executed and the variable display result is notified, and the variable display result is once removed as the effect of reach effects A to D. Although the present invention is not limited to this, the present invention is not limited to this, and Modification Example 029SG -8, reach performance C or reach performance D is executed, and after it is announced that the variable display result is a failure as the performance result of these reach performance C or reach performance D, reach performance G development notification performance and reach performance G is executed and it is announced that the variable display result is a jackpot as the performance result of the reach effect G (when the variable display is executed in the super reach θ jackpot variation pattern (PB1-7)), The rate at which the chance up effect is executed during the variable display of the super reach θ jackpot variable pattern is variable in which the effect results (variable display results) of reach effect C and reach effect D are notified in the second notification mode. It may be different from the rate at which the chance-up effect is executed in the display. By doing this, when the reach effect C or the reach effect D is executed, the execution rate of the chance-up effect depends on whether the reach effect G is executed before the variable display result is notified that it is a jackpot. Since the numbers can be made different, the interest in the game can be improved.

Furthermore, in this modification, the rate at which the chance up effect is executed during the variable display in the variable pattern of super reach θ jackpot, the effect of reach effect C and reach effect D (variable display result) is the second notification mode. Although this example shows a different form from the rate at which the chance-up effect is executed in the variable display notified by, the present invention is not limited to this, and the variable display in the variable pattern of super reach θ jackpot is shown as an example. The rate at which the chance-up effect is executed is the same as the rate at which the chance-up effect is executed in the variable display where the effect (variable display result) of reach effect C or reach effect D is notified in the second notification mode. There may be.

In addition, in the feature section 029SG, as shown in FIG. 11-27, it is possible to execute a branch destination suggestion effect in a plurality of effect patterns, and depending on which production pattern the branch destination suggestion effect is executed. Examples are given of forms in which the rate at which the high-expectation reach performance development notification performance is executed is different. In particular, in the feature section 029SG, the case where the branch destination suggestion performance is executed in the performance pattern Z is exemplified as a form in which the high expectation level reach performance development notification performance is executed at the highest rate, but the present invention is not limited to this. Instead, when the branch destination suggestion performance is executed in the performance pattern Z, the high expectation reach performance development notification performance may be executed at an extremely high rate (for example, at a rate of 99%).

In particular, when the branch destination suggestion performance is executed in the performance pattern Z, the high expectation level reach performance development notification performance is executed at an extremely high rate. In the case where the highly expected reach performance development notification performance is not executed even though it was executed in Z, or in the case where the reach performance I is executed even though the high expectation level reach performance development notification performance was not executed (so-called A pattern of production contradiction) may also be provided. In addition, if such a pattern of performance contradiction is provided, only when the variable display result is notified that it is a jackpot, branch destination suggestion performance and reach performance I in performance pattern Z are executed with the pattern of performance contradiction. By doing so, it is possible to give a sense of surprise to the player, and when a branch destination suggestion effect is executed in pattern Z or a reach effect I is executed, a highly anticipated reach effect development notification effect is executed. Since it is possible to draw the attention of the player to whether or not the game will be played, the interest in the game can be improved.

In addition, in the feature section 029SG, as shown in FIG. 11-30, after the variable display result (missing) is notified as the performance result of reach performance C or reach performance D, reach performance G development notification performance and reach performance G Regarding the variable display in the variation pattern of the super reach θ in which the super reach θ is executed, an example is shown in which the execution determination ratio of the reach effect C and the execution determination rate of the reach effect D are different, but the present invention does not apply to this. However, as a modification 029SG-10, the execution determination rate of the ready-to-reach effect C and the execution determination rate of the ready-to-reach effect D may be the same for the variable display in the variation pattern of the super reach θ. By doing this, in both cases where reach effect C is executed and reach effect D is executed, the variable display result (missing) is notified as the effect result of reach effect C or reach effect D. Since the player can expect that the reach performance development notification performance will be executed after the game is completed, the player can improve the interest in the game.

In addition, in this modified example 029SG-10, regarding the variable display in the variation pattern of super reach θ, a form was exemplified in which the execution determination ratio of reach performance C and the execution determination ratio of reach performance D are the same, but the present invention is not limited to this, and in both cases where reach effect C is executed and reach effect D is executed, the variable display result as the effect of reach effect C or reach effect D is (missing). ) is announced, and if it is possible to produce an effect that the player can expect from the execution of the reach effect development notification effect, the execution decision ratio of the reach effect C and the execution decision ratio of the reach effect D. (For example, the difference between the execution decision rate of reach effect C and the execution decision rate of reach effect D is about 1% to 5%, that is, the difference between the execution decision rate of reach effect C and the execution decision rate of reach effect D. may be substantially the same) or may be different.

In addition, in the feature section 029SG, as shown in FIG. 11-30, after the variable display result (missing) is notified as the performance result of reach performance C or reach performance D, reach performance G development notification performance and reach performance G Regarding the variable display in the variation pattern of super reach θ where is executed, the expected degree of jackpot when execution of reach effect C is decided is smaller than the expected degree of jackpot when execution of reach effect D is decided. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and as a modification 029SG-11, regarding the variable display in the variation pattern of super reach θ, when execution of reach effect C is decided. The jackpot expectation level and the jackpot expectation level when execution of the reach effect D is determined may be the same. By doing this, in both cases where reach effect C is executed and when reach effect is executed, when reach effect G development notification effect is executed, a variable display result is displayed as the effect of reach effect G. Since the player can expect to be notified that the game will be a jackpot, the player's interest in the game can be improved.

In addition, in this modification 029SG-11, regarding the variable display of the super reach θ variation pattern, the jackpot expectation level when execution of reach effect C is decided and the jackpot when execution of reach effect D is decided. Although a form in which the expectation level is the same is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and the reach If it is possible to produce an effect in which the player can expect to be notified that the variable display result will be a jackpot as a result of reach effect G when the effect G development notification effect is executed, reach There is a small difference between the jackpot expectation of production C and the jackpot expectation of reach production D (for example, the difference between the jackpot expectation of reach production C and the jackpot expectation of reach production D is about 1% to 5%, that is, the reach production The jackpot expectation level of C and the jackpot expectation level of reach performance D may be substantially the same) but may be different.

In addition, in the feature section 029SG, as shown in FIG. 11-34, the reach title is displayed in red, the motion of the movable body 32, the cut-in image 029SG200 is displayed, and the stick is displayed as an operation promotion image as effects that constitute the chance-up effect. It is possible to display the image of the controller 31A, and the reach performance A to reach performance D that are executed before the reach performance E development notification performance and high expectation level reach performance development notification performance, and the reach performance E development notification performance and high expectation In the above example, the red display of the reach title and the operation of the movable body 32 can be performed as a common effect in the reach effect E and the reach effect F that are executed before the reach effect development notification effect. However, as a modified example 029SG-12, a common effect between the red display of these reach titles and the movement of the movable body 32 is executed in any of the reach effects from reach effect A to reach effect F. The jackpot expectation level may be set to differ depending on the type of player. By doing this, while suppressing the increase in the number of performances that can be performed as chance-up performances (the number of performance patterns of chance-up performances), the red display of the reach title and the movement of the movable body 32 are Since it is possible to draw the attention of the player to what is going on inside the game, the interest in the game can be improved.

In addition, in the feature section 029SG, as shown in FIG. 11-34, whether or not the chance-up performance is executed and the performance of the chance-up performance are determined at different rates depending on whether the variable display result is a jackpot or a loss. Although the embodiment in which the pattern can be determined is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and whether or not to execute a chance-up performance and the performance pattern of the chance-up performance can be any one of reach performance E to reach performance I. may be determined at different rates depending on whether or not it is executed.

In particular, as shown in FIG. 11-60 as modification example 029SG-13, the highly anticipated reach performance development notification is announced before the variable display result (missing) is announced as the performance result of reach performance C or reach performance D. Regarding the variation pattern of super reach κ in which the performance and reach performance I are executed, the chance-up performance will be different at different rates depending on when the execution of reach performance C is decided and when the execution of reach performance D is decided. It may also be possible to determine whether or not to execute. In particular, in the variable display of the variation pattern of super reach κ, when reach effect D is decided to be executed, chance-up effect is decided to be executed at a higher rate than when reach effect C is decided to be executed. , when it is decided to execute the ready-to-win performance D, it is possible to clearly suggest to the player that the expectation level of jackpot is high, and the interest in the game can be improved.

In addition, in the modification 029SG-7, the second notification mode is such that after being once notified that the variable display result is a loss as the performance results of reach effect A to reach effect D, it is once again notified that the variable display result is a jackpot. (so-called restoration mode), but as the second notification mode, as shown in FIG. A revival effect may be performed to notify that the variable display result is a jackpot between the time and the stop timing of the variable display.

In particular, when the revival performance is executed after the variable display result is once notified that the performance result of reach performance A to reach performance D is a failure (the fluctuation of any one of super reach α, super reach β, and super reach γ) In the case where a variable display is executed in a pattern and a jackpot occurs), as shown in Figures 11-61 (A) to 11-61 (C), the length of the performance period L21 of the revival performance is changed to the reach performance. When reach performance E development suggestion performance, reach performance E development notification performance, and reach performance E are executed after the variable display result is notified that it is a failure as a performance result of B (variable depending on the fluctuation pattern of super reach ζ The length L22 of the period from the start timing of the reach effect E development suggestion effect (when the display is executed) to the end timing of the reach effect E (variable display result notification timing), and the effect results of the reach effect C and the reach effect D. When reach performance G development suggestion performance, reach performance G development notification performance, and reach performance G are executed after the variable display result is once notified that it is a failure (variable display is executed in a variation pattern of super reach θ) By setting it shorter than the length L23 of the period from the start timing of the reach effect G development suggestion effect to the end timing of the reach effect G (variable display result notification timing), the effect becomes redundant. It may also be possible to prevent a decrease in gaming interest due to the above (L22>L21, L23>21).

Furthermore, as shown in Figures 11-61(A) to 11-61(C), the length L21 of the performance period of the revival performance is changed from the start timing of the reach performance E development suggestion performance to the reach performance E development notification performance. By setting the period shorter than L32, the length of the period from the start timing of the reach effect G development suggestion effect to the end timing of the reach effect G development notification effect, the variable display results can be It is possible to give a sense of surprise to the notification that the result is a failure.

In addition, in this modification example 029SG-14, a mode was exemplified in which a revival effect is executed after the variable display result is once notified that the result is a failure as a result of reach effects A to D. This is not limited to, but when the highly anticipated reach performance development notification performance and the reach performance F are executed while the reach performance A is being executed (a variable display is executed in a variation pattern of super reach η and a jackpot occurs) ), when advance performance, precursor performance, reach performance H development notification performance, and reach performance H are executed while reach performance C or reach performance D is being executed (variable display is executed in the variation pattern of super reach ι) (in the case of a jackpot), when the advance performance, precursor performance, high expectation reach performance development notification performance, and reach performance I are executed during the execution of reach performance C or reach performance D (variable depending on the fluctuation pattern of super reach κ) Regarding the case where the display is executed and a jackpot is achieved, there may also be a case where a revival effect is executed.

In addition, as shown in the feature part 029SG, the percentage of reaching a jackpot when reach performance A to reach performance D are executed (jackpot expectation level) is the percentage of reaching a jackpot when reach performance F, reach performance G, and reach performance I are executed. Since it is set lower than the ratio (jackpot expectation level), if the variable display result becomes a jackpot, it will be notified that the variable display result is a loss as a result of reach effect A to reach effect D. By setting the rate at which the resurrection effect is executed after reaching the target to be higher than the rate at which reach effect F, reach effect G, and reach effect I are executed and result in a jackpot, reach effect A to reach effect D are executed and variable. Even if it is reported that the display result is a failure, it may be possible to draw the player's attention to the fact that the revival effect is executed.

In addition, once reach performance B is notified that the variable display result is a failure as the performance result of reach performance B, reach performance E development suggestion performance, reach performance E development notification performance, and reach performance E are executed and a jackpot is achieved. (when a variable display is executed with the fluctuation pattern of super reach ζ and a jackpot is achieved), or after the variable display result is notified as a loss as a result of reach effect C or reach effect D, reach effect G A revival performance is also executed when the development suggestion performance, reach performance G development notification performance, and reach performance G are executed and a jackpot is achieved (when a variable display is executed in the fluctuation pattern of super reach θ and a jackpot is achieved). You may set up a case, but in the case where the variable display is executed with these fluctuation patterns of super reach ζ and super reach θ, it will be announced that the variable display result will be off once before the revival performance, so In order to prevent the possibility that the variable display result will be out of reach as a result of the reach effect, the effect becomes redundant and the interest in the game decreases due to being notified more than once, super reach ζ and super If a variable display is executed with a variation pattern of reach θ and a jackpot occurs, the resurrection effect is not executed, or the variation pattern of super reach α to super reach γ, super reach η, super reach ι super reach κ is The revival effect may be executed at a lower rate than when the variable display is executed and a jackpot is achieved.

In addition, in the characteristic section 029SG, although the mode in which the time saving state can be controlled after the end of the jackpot game is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and the number of executions of the variable display is a specific number (for example, 900 times, etc.). ) may be controlled to the time saving state in response to reaching the variable display result, or in the case where the variable display result is off, it may be possible to control the time saving state in response to some of the deviations being derived and displayed. good.

In particular, when the time saving state is controlled in response to the number of executions of variable display reaching a certain number of times, or in the case where the time saving state is controlled in response to a partial deviation being derived and displayed, , it is also possible to perform a performance that notifies that the highly anticipated reach performance development notification performance shown in the feature section 029SG or a revival performance shown in the modification 029SG-14 is controlled to a time-saving state after being executed. . By doing this, you can control the time saving state in response to the number of executions of variable display reaching a specific number, or in the case of controlling the time saving state in response to a partial deviation being derived and displayed. , Is it controlled to shorten the time by executing a highly anticipated reach performance development notification performance or a revival performance, or is the variable display result notified that it is a jackpot?A highly anticipated reach performance such as reach performance I Since it is possible to draw the attention of the player to whether or not the game will be executed, the interest in the game can be improved.

In addition, as the feature part 029SG, although a mode in which both the invention 029SG and the invention 033SG are implemented is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and only one of the inventions 029SG and the invention 033SG is implemented. You may also do so.

Further, in the feature section 029SG, an example is given in which the present invention is applied to the pachinko gaming machine 1, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the present invention may be applied to a slot machine.

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

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

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

The gaming machine of the present invention is also a gaming machine (for example, Pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous to the player,
Suggestion performances that suggest being controlled to the advantageous state include a special suggestion performance (e.g., reach performance I) and a first suggestion performance (for example, Executing multiple types of suggestion performances including reach performance A), second suggestion performance (for example, reach performance B), third suggestion performance (for example, reach performance F), and fourth suggestion performance (for example, reach performance E) Possible suggestive effect execution means (for example, a portion where the effect control CPU 120 executes the effect processing during variable display shown in FIG. 10),
It is possible to execute the special development performance as the first development pattern before the performance result of the first suggestion performance is announced (for example, as shown in FIG. In the variable display, the part where the highly anticipated reach performance development notification performance is executed during the execution of the reach performance A), and the special development is performed after it is announced that the advantageous state will not be controlled as a result of the second suggestion performance. A special development performance different from the performance can be executed as a second development pattern (for example, as shown in Figure 11-8, in a variable display with a variation pattern of super reach ζ, the variable display result ( A development performance execution means (for example, a part where the performance control CPU 120 executes the variable displaying performance process shown in FIG. 10),
Equipped with
The suggestive performance execution means is
When the first development pattern is executed by the development effect execution means, after the execution of the special development effect, it is possible to execute the third suggestion effect, which has a higher expectation level than the first suggestion effect (for example, , as shown in FIG. 11-8, in the variable display of the variation pattern of super reach η, a high expectation level reach performance development notification performance is executed from the execution of reach performance A, and then a portion where reach performance F is further executed) ,
When the second development pattern is executed by the development effect execution means, the fourth suggestion effect can be executed after the execution of the special development effect (for example, as shown in FIG. 11-8, super reach In the variable display with the variation pattern of ζ, after the variable display result (missing) is once notified as the performance result of reach performance B, the reach performance E development notification performance is executed, and the part where reach performance E is further executed),
The performance period of the special development performance is longer than the performance period of the special development performance (for example, as shown in FIGS. 11-8 and 11-9, the length of the execution period of the high expectation level reach performance development notification performance) L7 is the part longer than L6b, which is the execution period of reach performance E development notification performance),
The special development effects include a primary effect in which the visibility of the effect image is reduced (for example, a blackout effect shown in FIGS. 11-10 and 11-55), and a effect executed after the first effect. A secondary effect (for example, the first effect shown in FIG. 11-10 and FIG. 11-55) in which the first stage information is displayed in a visible manner; A tertiary presentation (for example, the subsequent presentation shown in FIGS. 11-10 and 11-55) in which subsequent information with a higher degree of emphasis than the information is visibly displayed,
The period from when the special development performance is executed until it is announced that the advantageous state will be controlled is longer than the period from when the special development performance is executed until it is announced that the advantageous state will be controlled. The period is shorter (for example, as shown in Figures 11-8 and 11-9, the period from the start timing of the highly anticipated reach performance development notification performance to the end timing of the reach performance I (variable display result notification timing) The length L13 and the length L12 of the period from the start timing of the highly anticipated reach performance development notification performance to the end timing of the reach performance F are the length L12 from the start timing of the reach performance E development notification performance to the end timing of the reach performance E ( (the part set longer than the length L11 of the period up to (the notification timing of variable display results)),
The performance period of the second suggestion performance is longer than the performance period of the first suggestion performance (for example, as shown in FIG. the part set longer than the period length L1),
moreover,
Light-emitting means capable of emitting light (for example, main lamp 9a, frame lamp 9b, attacker lamp 9c, movable lamp 9d, winning flash lamp 135SG009F),
Display means (e.g., image display device 5) capable of displaying a specific display (e.g., pending display and active display) corresponding to the variable display;
A specific display effect that displays the specific display based on the establishment of a predetermined condition (for example, the occurrence of a starting prize) (for example, a part that displays a pending display or an active display in any of display patterns α to display patterns γ) ), and a specific light emitting effect (for example, a flash effect when winning a prize) that causes the light emitting means to emit light;
Equipped with
The effect executing means executes the specific light emitting effect so that the light emission of the light emitting means can be recognized by the player before the display of the specific display is completed in the specific display effect (for example, as shown in FIG. -28, as shown in Figures 15-29 (A) to 15-32 (H), and Figures 15-49 (A) to 15-50 (D), before the display of the pending display is completed. The part that lights up the flash lamp 135SG009F when winning a prize),
The rate of being controlled to an advantageous state is higher when the specific light emitting effect is executed than when the specific light emitting effect is not executed (for example, as shown in FIG. 15-24, when the winning flash effect is executed, (If the flash effect is not executed at the time of winning, the percentage of control to be in the jackpot gaming state is higher than when the flash effect is not executed)
The light emitting means includes a first light emitting means (e.g. winning flash lamp 135SG009F) and a second light emitting means different from the first light emitting means (e.g. main lamp 9a, frame lamp 9b, attacker lamp 9c, movable body). lamp 9d);
The first light emitting means includes a first period from the start of the specific light emitting effect to a predetermined timing (for example, a period from the start of the previous period winning flash effect to the end timing of the previous period winning flash effect); A second period from the predetermined timing to the specific timing of the variable display that is the target of the specific light emitting effect (for example, from the start of the late winning flash effect to the start timing of the variable display that is the target of the winning flash effect) (for example, as shown in FIG. 15-28, the prize-winning flash lamp 135SG009F has a brightness of C1 and (The part that blinks at cycle T1, and during the execution period of the flash effect at the time of winning in the second half, the brightness is C2 and blinks at cycle T2),
The second light emitting means emits light in a manner that corresponds to the specific light emitting effect during the first period, and emits light in a manner that corresponds to the variable display being executed during the second period (for example, in FIG. 15-28 As shown in , the main lamp 9a, the frame lamp 9b, the attacker lamp 9c, and the movable lamp 9d flash at a brightness of C1 and at a cycle T1 during the execution period of the flash effect at the time of winning in the first period, and during the execution period of the flash effect at the time of winning in the second period. (during the period, the part flashes at a brightness of C2 and a period of T0), and a gaming machine.
According to this feature, when the fourth suggestion effect is executed after the execution of the special development effect, the period until it is announced that the advantageous state is controlled becomes excessively long, and the game interest is reduced. In addition to suppressing the decline, in the case where a special suggestion performance is executed after the execution of a special development performance, it is possible to suitably make the player pay attention to the special suggestion performance before being informed that the situation is controlled to be advantageous. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest in the game. Furthermore, since the light emitting means emits light before the display of the specific display is completed, it becomes easier for the player to recognize the specific display that is the target of the specific light emission effect. By causing not only the first light emitting means but also the second light emitting means to emit light in a manner corresponding to the specific light emitting effect, it is possible to make the specific light emitting effect more conspicuous. This makes it even easier for players to recognize.

In other words, it is possible to prevent the period until the control to be controlled into an advantageous state from becoming excessively long, and the length of the effect period depending on the type of development effect, and the period from when the development effect is executed to the advantageous state. The period until it is announced that the control will be controlled changes, and the notification that the development effect and that it will be controlled in an advantageous state is executed in an appropriate length of performance period depending on the type of development effect, so the game interest is increased. In addition, it is possible to provide a gaming machine in which a player can easily recognize a specific display that is a target of a specific light emission effect by the light emission mode of the light emission means. In other words, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can improve gaming interest when installed in a gaming parlor, and whose presentation is easy to understand and attract players' interest.

Furthermore, as another example of a gaming machine that can use a light emitting means to make it easier for the player to recognize a specific display and improve the player's interest, it is possible to execute a variable display and create an advantageous state that is advantageous for the player. A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled to a jackpot gaming state (for example, a jackpot gaming state),
Light-emitting means capable of emitting light (for example, main lamp 9a, frame lamp 9b, attacker lamp 9c, movable lamp 9d, winning flash lamp 135SG009F),
Display means (e.g., image display device 5) capable of displaying a specific display (e.g., pending display and active display) corresponding to the variable display;
A specific display effect that displays the specific display based on the establishment of a predetermined condition (for example, the occurrence of a starting prize) (for example, a part that displays a pending display or an active display in any of display patterns α to display patterns γ) ), and a specific light emitting effect (for example, a flash effect when winning a prize) that causes the light emitting means to emit light;
Equipped with
The effect executing means executes the specific light emitting effect so that the light emission of the light emitting means can be recognized by the player before the display of the specific display is completed in the specific display effect (for example, as shown in FIG. -28, as shown in Figures 15-29 (A) to 15-32 (H), and Figures 15-49 (A) to 15-50 (D), before the display of the pending display is completed. The part that lights up the flash lamp 135SG009F when winning a prize),
The rate of being controlled to an advantageous state is higher when the specific light emitting effect is executed than when the specific light emitting effect is not executed (for example, as shown in FIG. 15-24, when the winning flash effect is executed, (If the flash effect is not executed at the time of winning, the percentage of control to be in the jackpot gaming state is higher than when the flash effect is not executed)
The light emitting means includes a first light emitting means (e.g. winning flash lamp 135SG009F) and a second light emitting means different from the first light emitting means (e.g. main lamp 9a, frame lamp 9b, attacker lamp 9c, movable body). lamp 9d);
The first light emitting means includes a first period from the start of the specific light emitting effect to a predetermined timing (for example, a period from the start of the previous period winning flash effect to the end timing of the previous period winning flash effect); A second period from the predetermined timing to the specific timing of the variable display that is the target of the specific light emitting effect (for example, from the start of the late winning flash effect to the start timing of the variable display that is the target of the winning flash effect) (for example, as shown in FIG. 15-28, the prize-winning flash lamp 135SG009F has a brightness of C1 and (The part that blinks at cycle T1, and during the execution period of the flash effect at the time of winning in the second half, the brightness is C2 and blinks at cycle T2),
The second light emitting means emits light in a manner that corresponds to the specific light emission effect during the first period, and emits light in a manner that corresponds to the variable display being executed during the second period (for example, in FIG. 15-28 As shown in , the main lamp 9a, the frame lamp 9b, the attacker lamp 9c, and the movable lamp 9d flash at a brightness C1 and cycle T1 during the execution period of the flash effect at the time of winning in the first period, and during the execution period of the flash effect at the time of winning in the second period. (during the period, the part flashes at a brightness of C2 and a period of T0), and a gaming machine. An example of the form of this gaming machine will be explained below as another example of the form.

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

(form)
Type 1 gaming machine is
A gaming machine (for example, Pachinko gaming machine 1) that can perform variable display and can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous to the player,
Light-emitting means capable of emitting light (for example, main lamp 9a, frame lamp 9b, attacker lamp 9c, movable lamp 9d, winning flash lamp 135SG009F),
Display means (e.g., image display device 5) capable of displaying a specific display (e.g., pending display and active display) corresponding to the variable display;
A specific display effect that displays the specific display based on the establishment of a predetermined condition (for example, the occurrence of a starting prize) (for example, a part that displays a pending display or an active display in any of display patterns α to display patterns γ) , a specific display start effect) and a specific light emission effect that causes the light emitting means to emit light (for example, a flash effect when winning a prize);
Equipped with
The effect executing means executes the specific light emitting effect so that the light emission of the light emitting means can be recognized by the player before the display of the specific display is completed in the specific display effect (for example, as shown in FIG. -28, as shown in Figures 15-29 (A) to 15-32 (H), and Figures 15-49 (A) to 15-50 (D), before the display of the pending display is completed. The part that lights up the flash lamp 135SG009F when winning a prize),
The rate of being controlled to an advantageous state is higher when the specific light emitting effect is executed than when the specific light emitting effect is not executed (for example, as shown in FIG. 15-24, when the winning flash effect is executed, (If the flash effect is not executed at the time of winning, the percentage of control to be in the jackpot gaming state is higher than when the flash effect is not executed)
The light emitting means includes a first light emitting means (e.g. winning flash lamp 135SG009F) and a second light emitting means different from the first light emitting means (e.g. main lamp 9a, frame lamp 9b, attacker lamp 9c, movable body). lamp 9d);
The first light emitting means includes a first period from the start of the specific light emitting effect to a predetermined timing (for example, a period from the start of the previous period winning flash effect to the end timing of the previous period winning flash effect); A second period from the predetermined timing to the specific timing of the variable display that is the target of the specific light emitting effect (for example, from the start of the late winning flash effect to the start timing of the variable display that is the target of the winning flash effect) (for example, as shown in FIG. 15-28, the prize-winning flash lamp 135SG009F has a brightness of C1 and (The part that blinks at cycle T1, and during the execution period of the flash effect at the time of winning in the second half, the brightness is C2 and blinks at cycle T2),
The second light emitting means emits light in a manner that corresponds to the specific light emission effect during the first period, and emits light in a manner that corresponds to the variable display being executed during the second period (for example, in FIG. 15-28 As shown in , the main lamp 9a, the frame lamp 9b, the attacker lamp 9c, and the movable lamp 9d flash at a brightness C1 and cycle T1 during the execution period of the flash effect at the time of winning in the first period, and during the execution period of the flash effect at the time of winning in the second period. During the period, the part blinks at a brightness of C2 and a period of T0).
According to this feature, since the light emitting means emits light before the display of the specific display is completed, it becomes easier for the player to recognize the specific display that is the target of the specific light emission effect, and the first period of the specific light emission effect In this case, the specific light emitting effect can be made more conspicuous by causing not only the first light emitting means but also the second light emitting means to emit light in a manner corresponding to the specific light emitting effect. This makes it easier for the player to recognize the specific display.

The gaming machine of Form 2 is the gaming machine described in Form 1,
The specific display effect is performed by an appearance effect section (for example, FIG. 15-15, FIG. 15-30 (D) to FIG. 15-32 (H), FIG. 15-49 (B)) in which the appearance effect of the specific display is executed. ~ As shown in Figure 15-50 (D), the part where the appearance animation in which the pending display and active display gradually appear from the bottom to the top is displayed by the performance control CPU 120 executing the specific display start performance execution process. ), and a periodic effect part (for example, FIG. 15-15, FIG. 15-30(D) to FIG. As shown in FIGS. 15-32 (H) and 15-49 (B) to 15-50 (D), the performance control CPU 120 executes the specific display rotation display performance execution process, thereby displaying pending display or active display. is displayed as a rotating animation), and
The timing at which the display of the specific display is completed is the start timing of the periodic effect (for example, as shown in FIGS. 15-19 and 15-20, from the timing at which the appearance animation of the pending display or active display is completed, (The part where the rotation animation of these pending and active displays starts)
It is characterized by
According to this feature, it is possible to increase the player's attention to the specific display.

The gaming machine of Form 3 is the gaming machine described in Form 1 or Form 2,
The effect execution means can start the specific light emission effect before the start of the specific display effect (for example, as shown in FIGS. 15-29(A) to 15-32(H), When executing start effect B, the winning flash lamp 135SG009F, main lamp 9a, frame lamp 9b, attacker lamp 9c, and movable body are activated as a winning flash effect from a timing before the display of the pending display or active display starts. (The part where the lamp 9d emits light)
It is characterized by
According to this feature, since the specific light emission effect is started before the start of the specific display effect, the specific light emission effect can be made more conspicuous.

The gaming machine of Form 4 is the gaming machine according to any one of Forms 1 to 3,
The specific display effect includes an appearance effect in which the specific display appears (for example, a specific display start effect),
The display means displays the specific display in a plurality of different display modes (for example, a specific display start effect A that only executes an appearance animation in which a pending display and an active display gradually appear from the bottom to the top, and a first pending display in which the character A is It can be displayed in a specific display start effect B) that executes an appearance animation in which the pending display and active display gradually appear from the bottom to the top after acting on the memory display area 135SG005D and the active display area 135SG005A,
The period of the appearance effect varies depending on the display mode of the specific display (for example, specific display start effect A is 0.2 seconds and specific display start effect B is 1.2 seconds),
The specific light emission effect is started before the end timing of the shortest appearance effect (for example, as shown in FIGS. 15-28 and 15-49 (A) to 15-50 (D) , the part where the winning flash effect starts before the end timing of specific display start effect A)
It is characterized by
According to this feature, regardless of the display mode of the specific display, the specific light emission effect can be started before the appearance effect ends, so that the player can surely see the specific display that is the target of the specific light emission effect. Recognizable.

The gaming machine of Form 5 is the gaming machine according to any one of Forms 1 to 4,
The effect executing means starts the specific light emitting effect after once controlling the first light emitting means and the second light emitting means to a low brightness state (for example, as shown in FIG. 15-28, FIG. 15-29(A), 15-29(B), FIG. 15-49(A), and FIG. 15-49(B), when it is decided to execute the winning flash effect based on the starting winning, once the winning flash lamp 135SG009F , the part that turns off the main lamp 9a, frame lamp 9b, attacker lamp 9c, and movable lamp 9d)
It is characterized by
According to this feature, it becomes easier for the player to recognize the start of the specific light emission effect.
Note that the "low brightness state" in this invention includes not only a state in which light is emitted at low brightness but also a state in which no light is emitted.

The gaming machine of Form 6 is the gaming machine according to any one of Forms 1 to 5,
The effect execution means starts the specific light emitting effect after once controlling the display means to a low visibility state (for example, as shown in Modification Example 135SG-11, when executing a flash effect at the time of winning, the image (The part that starts the flash effect at the time of winning after reducing the visibility of the image displayed on the image display device 5 by reducing the brightness of the backlight etc. built into the display device 5)
It is characterized by
According to this feature, it becomes easier for the player to recognize the start of the specific light emission performance.
Note that the "low visibility state" in this invention is a state in which the visibility of the display means is lower than the previous state, and the visibility of the display is reduced by a method other than reducing the brightness of the display means. It also includes a degraded state.

The gaming machine of Form 7 is the gaming machine according to any one of Forms 1 to 6,
The effect execution means is capable of executing a suggestive effect (for example, a preview effect) that suggests that the variable display will be controlled in an advantageous state while executing the variable display, and is capable of executing a suggestive effect that indicates that the variable display will be controlled in an advantageous state. The specific light emitting effect can be executed even when the As shown in (n), the part where the winning flash effect can be executed depending on whether the preview effect is being executed or not),
A variable display compatible sound corresponding to the variable display (the variable display compatible sound shown in FIG. 15-28), a suggestive performance compatible sound corresponding to the suggestive performance (the preview performance compatible sound shown in FIG. 15-29(A)), Sound output means (for example, speakers 8L, 8R) capable of outputting a sound corresponding to the specific light emission effect (sound corresponding to the winning flash effect shown in FIG. 15-29(B)) corresponding to the specific light emission effect;
The sound output means includes:
When the specific light emitting effect is executed while the variable display compatible sound is being output, the specific light emitting effect compatible sound can be output with priority over the variable display compatible sound that is being output (for example, As shown in Figure 15-29 (B), when executing the winning flash effect while the variable display is being executed, the variable display compatible sound is output from the speakers 8L and 8R at volume V2, while the winning flash effect is supported. part that outputs sound at volume V1 (V1>V2)),
When the specific light emitting effect is executed while the sound corresponding to the suggestive effect is being output, the sound corresponding to the specific light emitting effect can be output with priority over the sound corresponding to the suggestive effect being output (for example, As shown in Figure 15-29 (B), when executing the winning flash effect during the execution of the preview effect, the sound corresponding to the preview effect is output from the speakers 8L and 8R at volume V2, while the winning flash effect is supported. The part that outputs the sound at volume V1 (V1>V2))
It is characterized by
According to this feature, even if the sound corresponding to the variable display or the sound corresponding to the suggestive effect is output, the sound corresponding to the specific light emission effect can be easily heard, and the output of the sound corresponding to the specific light emission effect allows the player to execute the specific light emission effect. It becomes easier to recognize.

The gaming machine of Form 8 is the gaming machine according to any one of Forms 1 to 7,
Equipped with sound output means (for example, speakers 8L and 8R) capable of outputting sound,
The effect executing means outputs a sound corresponding to the specific light emitting effect from the sound output means before the completion of the display of the specific display and the light emission of the light emitting means in the specific light emitting effect (for example, FIG. 15-28 , As shown in Figures 15-29 (A) to 15-32 (H), and Figures 15-49 (A) to 15-50 (D), execution of the winning flash effect is determined in response to the starting prize. (If this is the case, the output of the sound corresponding to the winning flash effect will start from the speakers 8L and 8R, and then the flashing of the winning flash lamp 135SG009F will start, and the appearance animation of the pending display and active display will be completed.)
It is characterized by
According to this feature, it is possible to make the player quickly recognize that the predetermined condition is met by outputting the sound corresponding to the specific light emission effect, thereby improving the interest in the game.

The gaming machine of Form 9 is the gaming machine according to any one of Forms 1 to 7,
Equipped with sound output means (for example, speakers 8L and 8R) capable of outputting sound,
In the specific light emission effect, the effect execution means includes:
A sound corresponding to a specific light emission effect can be output from the sound output means (for example, a part capable of outputting a sound corresponding to a flash effect when winning a prize from speakers 8L and 8R),
The light emitting means is caused to emit light before the completion of the display of the specific display and the output of the sound corresponding to the specific light emission effect (for example, as shown in Modified Example 135SG-12, execution of a winning flash effect in response to a winning start) If it is determined, after the winning flash lamp 135SG009F starts blinking, the sound corresponding to the winning flash effect is output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and the appearance animation of the pending display and active display is completed)
It is characterized by
According to this feature, the player can quickly recognize that the predetermined condition is satisfied by the light emitted from the light emitting means, thereby improving the player's interest in the game.

The gaming machine of Form 10 is the gaming machine according to any one of Forms 1 to 9,
The specific light emitting effect is such that during the first period, the first light emitting means emits light in a predetermined manner that corresponds to the specific light emitting effect, and during the second period, the first light emitting means emits light in a predetermined manner that is more emphasized than the predetermined manner. It is a performance that emits light in a specific manner with a low degree of intensity (for example, as shown in Figure 15-28, during the execution period of the flash performance at the time of winning in the first period, the flash lamp 135SG009F for winning the prize is blinked at the brightness C1, During the execution period of the time flash effect, the part where the winning flash lamp 135SG009F blinks at the brightness C2 (C1>C2))
It is characterized by
According to this feature, by causing at least the first light emitting means to emit light in a predetermined manner, the player can be made aware of the start of a specific light emitting effect, and the first light emitting means continues to emit light in a predetermined manner during the second period as well. It is possible to prevent the game from becoming less interesting due to the light emitting and interfering with other performances.
Note that the "specific mode with a low degree of emphasis" in this invention includes a low-speed blinking mode where the degree of emphasis is low due to a slow blinking speed.

The gaming machine of Form 11 is the gaming machine according to Form 10,
The second period includes a period before the variable display that is the target of the specific light emission effect is executed, and a period during which the variable display that is the target of the specific light emission effect is being executed (for example, in FIG. 15-28 As shown in , the execution period of the late winning flash effect includes the period during which the variable display before the variable display that is the target of the winning flash effect is executed, and the execution period of the variable display that is the target of the winning flash effect. period),
It is characterized by
According to this feature, since the first light emitting means emits light in a specific manner before and after the start of the variable display that is the target of the specific light emission effect, it becomes easier for the player to recognize that the variable display is the target of the specific light emission effect. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

The gaming machine of Form 12 is the gaming machine described in Form 10 or Form 11,
The first light emitting means emits light in the predetermined manner when the variable display that is the target of the specific light emission effect is started (for example, as shown in Modified Example 135SG-13, when the variable display that is the target of the specific light emission effect is started, the first light emitting means emits light in the predetermined manner). When a certain variable display starts, the winning flash lamp 135SG009F flashes at a brightness of C1 and a cycle of T1)
It is characterized by
According to this feature, it is possible for the player to easily recognize that the variable display is the object of the specific light emission effect, and the enjoyment of the game can be improved.

The gaming machine of Form 13 is the gaming machine according to any one of Forms 1 to 12,
The display means displays a specific light emission effect compatible image corresponding to the specific light emission effect in a first display mode during the first period, and displays the specific light emission effect compatible image from the first display mode during the second period. (For example, as shown in FIG. 15-28, during the execution period of the flash effect at the time of winning in the first period, the effect image 135SG005E is displayed on the image display device 5, and when the winning period in the second period is During the execution period of the flash effect, the part that displays the silhouette image 135SG005S on the image display device 5)
It is characterized by
According to this feature, in the first period, the image corresponding to the specific light emission effect can be displayed on the display means in the first display mode to make the player recognize the start of the specific light emission effect, and in the second period, the image corresponding to the specific light emission effect can be displayed in the first display mode. By displaying the image compatible with the specific light emitting effect in the second display mode by the means, the display means continues to display the image compatible with the specific light emitting effect in the first display mode, which obstructs other displays and reduces the interest in the game. It is possible to suppress the decline.

The gaming machine of Form 14 is the gaming machine according to Form 13,
The display means displays the specific light emission compatible image in a first display mode when the variable display that is the target of the specific light emission effect is started (for example, as shown in Modified Example 135SG-13, (a portion for displaying the effect image 135SG005E on the image display device 5 when the variable display that is the subject of the winning flash effect is started);
It is characterized by
According to this feature, it is possible for the player to easily recognize that the variable display is the object of the specific light emission effect, and the enjoyment of the game can be improved.

The gaming machine of Form 15 is the gaming machine according to any one of Forms 1 to 14,
comprising a sound output means (for example, speakers 8L, 8R) capable of outputting a sound corresponding to the specific light emission effect corresponding to the specific light emission effect;
The sound output means outputs the sound corresponding to the specific light emission effect in a first output mode during the first period, and does not output the sound corresponding to the specific light emission effect during the second period, or outputs the sound corresponding to the specific light emission effect at a higher intensity than the first output mode. Output in the second output mode with a lower level (for example, as shown in Figure 15-28, during the execution period of the flash effect at the time of winning in the first period, the sound corresponding to the flash effect at the time of winning is output from speakers 8L and 8R at the volume V1) and during the execution period of the flash performance at the time of winning in the latter half, the sound corresponding to the flash performance at the time of winning is output from speakers 8l and 8R at a volume of V2 (V1>V2)),
It is characterized by
According to this feature, by outputting the sound corresponding to the specific light emission effect in the first output mode, it is possible to easily make the player recognize that the specific light emission effect has started, and it is possible to easily make the player recognize that the specific light emission effect has started. During execution, the sound corresponding to the specific light emission effect is not output or is output in the second output mode, so that it is possible to suppress a decline in game interest due to other effects being obstructed by the sound corresponding to the specific light emission effect. .

The gaming machine of Form 16 is the gaming machine according to Form 15,
The sound output means outputs the sound corresponding to the specific light emission effect in the first output mode when the variable display that is the target of the specific light emission effect is started (for example, as shown in Modified Example 135SG-13). (a part that outputs a sound corresponding to the winning flash effect from the speakers 8L and 8R at a volume of V1 when the variable display that is the subject of the winning flash effect is started);
It is characterized by
According to this feature, it is possible for the player to easily recognize that the variable display is the object of the specific light emission effect, and the enjoyment of the game can be improved.

The gaming machine of Form 17 is the gaming machine according to any one of Forms 1 to 16,
The first light emitting means stops emitting light in a manner corresponding to the specific light emitting effect during a display period of the display result of the variable display in the second period before the start of the variable display that is the target of the specific light emitting effect. (For example, in the modified example 135SG-1, as shown in FIG. 15-69, the production control CPU 120 receives the symbol confirmation command from the speakers 8L and 8R during the execution of the flash production at the time of winning a prize in the second half.) The pattern is confirmed by stopping the output of the sound corresponding to the flash effect when winning a prize, turning off the flash lamp 135SG009F when winning a prize, hiding the silhouette image 135SG005S on the image display device 5, clearing the process timer for the flash effect when winning a prize in the later period, etc. During the period, the output of the sound corresponding to the winning flash effect as the flash effect during the later period, the emission of the flash lamp 135SG009F at the time of winning, and the display of the silhouette image 135SG005S will not be executed, and the first variable display start command will be received. Based on this, by reselecting the process table for the flash effect at the time of winning the second term and resetting and starting the process timer for the flash effect at the time of winning the second term, the flash effect at the time of winning the second term (flash at the time of winning the term (The part that starts the output of the sound corresponding to the performance, the emission of the flash lamp 135SG009F at the time of winning, and the display of the silhouette image 135SG005S),
It is characterized by
According to this feature, by temporarily stopping the light emission of the light emitting means, it is possible to prevent the player from misunderstanding that the variable display is continuing.

The gaming machine of Form 18 is the gaming machine according to any one of Forms 1 to 17,
A gaming machine capable of performing a re-variable display performance (for example, a pseudo continuous performance) in which the variable display is temporarily stopped after the variable display is started until the display result is derived, and then the variable display is displayed again.
The first light emitting means is configured to respond to the specific light emitting effect during a temporary stop when a re-variable display effect is executed during the second period before the variable display that is the target of the specific light emitting effect is started. (For example, as shown in FIG. 15-69 and FIG. 15-70 (A) to FIG. 15-89 (n) as modification example 135SG-1, the flash effect is the subject of winning.) During the temporary stop period of the decorative pattern in the variable display that is executed before the variable display, the winning flash lamp 135SG009F continues to blink at the brightness C2 and the cycle T2),
It is characterized by
According to this feature, it is possible to prevent the player from misperceiving that the variable display has ended even though it is temporarily stopped.

The gaming machine of Form 19 is the gaming machine according to any one of Forms 1 to 18,
A gaming machine capable of performing a re-variable display performance (for example, a pseudo continuous performance) in which the variable display is temporarily stopped after the variable display is started until the display result is derived, and then the variable display is displayed again.
The first light emitting means is
Even during the variable display that is the target of the specific light emission effect, light is emitted in a manner corresponding to the specific light emission effect during the second period (for example, as modified example 135SG-1, FIGS. 15-69 and 15-70 (A ) ~ As shown in FIG. 15-89(n), the winning flash lamp 135SG009F flashes at the brightness C1 and the cycle T2 even during the variable display that is the target of the winning flash effect),
Even during a temporary stop when the re-variable display effect is executed in the variable display that is the target of the specific light emission effect, the light emission continues in a manner corresponding to the specific light emission effect (for example, as modification 135SG-1) As shown in Figures 15-69 and 15-70 (A) to Figure 15-89 (n), during the temporary suspension period of the decorative symbols in the variable display that are subject to the winning flash effect, the winning flash part of the lamp 135SG009F that continues to blink at a brightness of C2 and a cycle of T2),
The gaming machine according to any one of modes 1 to 18, characterized in that:
According to this feature, it is possible to prevent the player from misperceiving that the variable display has ended even though it is temporarily stopped.

The gaming machine of Form 20 is the gaming machine according to any one of Forms 1 to 16,
The first light emitting means continues to emit light in a manner corresponding to the specific light emitting effect during a display period of the display result of the variable display in the second period before the start of the variable display that is the target of the specific light emitting effect. (For example, as shown in Figures 15-29 (A) to 15-48 (n), during the execution of the flash effect at the time of winning a prize in the later period, before the variable display that is the target of the flash effect at the time of winning a prize is started) During the previous variable display pattern confirmation period, the part where the flash lamp 135SG009F continues to blink when winning a prize),
It is characterized by
According to this feature, by continuing to emit light during the display period of the display result of the variable display in the second period, the player's expectation of being controlled to an advantageous state is targeted by the specific light emitting effect. It is possible to accurately maintain the variable display until the start of the variable display, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

The gaming machine of Form 21 is the gaming machine according to Form 20,
The display means is capable of variably displaying first performance identification information (for example, a decorative pattern) and variable display of second performance identification information (for example, a small pattern) whose visibility is lower than that of the first performance identification information. A gaming machine,
During the result display period, the second production identification information in the stopped state is displayed on the display means (for example, as shown in FIG. 15-33 (J), during the symbol confirmation period, the small symbols are displayed variably. (the part displayed when the is stopped),
It is characterized by
According to this feature, even if the light emission continues during the result display period, the second effect identification information in the stopped state is displayed, so the player can be made aware that it is the result display period.

The gaming machine of Form 22 is the gaming machine according to Form 21,
The display means can display a specific light emission performance corresponding display corresponding to the specific light emission performance in the second period so as not to overlap with the display of the second performance identification information (for example, FIG. 15-33 (J) As shown in FIG. 3, while the winning flash effect is being executed, the silhouette image 135SG005S is displayed on the right side of the first display area 135SG005F of the image display device 5, while the small pattern 135SG005M is displayed on the right side of the first display area 135SG005F of the image display device 5. 1 display area 135SG005F),
It is characterized by
According to this feature, it is possible to prevent the player from becoming difficult to recognize the end of the variable display due to the display corresponding to the specific light emission effect being displayed overlappingly with the display of the second effect identification information.

The gaming machine of Form 23 is the gaming machine according to any one of Forms 1 to 22,
The performance execution means is capable of executing a specific performance (for example, a reach performance of super reach) that suggests control to be in an advantageous state,
When the specific effect is executed in the variable display that is the target of the specific light emission effect, the first light emitting means emits light in a manner according to the specific light emission effect until the specific effect is started, and When the performance starts, it starts emitting light in a manner corresponding to the specific performance (for example, as shown in Figure 15-90 as modification 135SG-2, the super reach that is the target of the flash performance at the time of winning is variable). In the display, the winning flash lamp 135SG009F flashes at a brightness of C2 and cycle T2 before the start of the super reach reach effect, and from the start timing of the super reach reach effect, the winning flash lamp 135SG009F flashes at a brightness of C2. part to light),
It is characterized by
According to this feature, when the specific performance is started, the light emitting means emits light in a manner corresponding to the specific performance instead of in a manner corresponding to the specific light emission performance, so that the game interest of the specific performance can be improved.

The gaming machine of Form 24 is the gaming machine according to Form 23,
The display means is capable of displaying a specific effect start image corresponding to the start of the specific effect when the specific effect is started (for example, FIG. 15-96(K) to FIG. 15-98(O)). , as shown in FIG. 15-104(K) to FIG. 15-106(O), the part where the first display area 135SG005F is displayed in white (whiteout),
The first light emitting means enters a low brightness state when the display of the display means switches to the specific effect start image, and after entering the low brightness state, emits light in a manner corresponding to the specific effect (for example, as shown in FIG. As shown in 15-90, during the whiteout period, the winning flash lamp 135SG009F is turned off, and then the winning flash lamp 135SG009F is turned on at brightness C2 from the start timing of Super Reach's reach effect.) ,
It is characterized by
According to this feature, since the light emitting mode of the first light emitting means changes with a low brightness state accompanying switching to the specific performance start image, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable due to these changes in the light emitting mode. Since this can be prevented, the enjoyment of the game can be improved.

The gaming machine of Form 25 is the gaming machine described in Form 23 or Form 24,
A movable body (for example, movable body 32) is provided,
The performance execution means suggests, as the specific performance, an action performance that causes the movable body to move at the start of the specific performance (for example, a movable body motion performance shown in FIG. 15-90), and execution of the motion performance. It is possible to perform a motion suggestion performance (for example, a movable body motion suggestion performance shown in FIG. 15-90),
The first light emitting means enters a low brightness state when executing the action suggesting effect, and after entering the low brightness state, emits light in a manner corresponding to the action effect which is a mode corresponding to the specific effect (for example, , as shown in Figure 15-90, the winning flash lamp 135SG009F is turned off during the execution period of the movable body motion suggestion effect during the whiteout period, and the winning flash is turned off from the start timing of the super reach reach effect thereafter. The part that lights up the lamp 135SG009F at brightness C2),
It is characterized by
According to this feature, since the light emitting mode of the first light emitting means changes with a low brightness state accompanying the execution of the suggestive effect, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable due to these changes in the light emitting mode. As a result, you can increase your interest in playing games.

The gaming machine of Form 26 is the gaming machine according to any one of Forms 1 to 25,
The first light emitting means is
When a special performance different from the specific light emission performance is executed by the performance execution means, it is possible to emit light in a manner corresponding to the special performance (for example, as shown in FIG. 15-108(A) as modification 135SG-3). (As shown in the figure, when a step-up effect is executed during a variable display in which a winning flash effect is not being executed, the winning flash lamp 135SG009F can be lit in a manner corresponding to the step-up effect).
When the specific light emitting effect is started during the execution of the special effect, the light is emitted in a manner corresponding to the specific light emitting effect with priority over a manner corresponding to the special effect (for example, modification 135SG-3 As shown in Figure 15-108(B), when performing a step-up effect during a variable display in which a winning flash effect is being executed, the winning flash lamp is set in a manner corresponding to the winning flash effect. 135SG009F continues to light up (flashing)),
It is characterized by
According to this feature, it is possible to prevent light emission in a mode corresponding to the specific light emission effect from being started at an inappropriate timing such as the end timing of the special effect.

The gaming machine of Form 27 is the gaming machine according to any one of Forms 1 to 26,
The first light emitting means emits light in a manner corresponding to the specific light emitting effect, when it ends at a first timing during the variable display that is the target of the specific light emitting effect, and at a second timing after the first timing. (For example, as shown in FIGS. 15-119(A) and 15-119(B) as a modified example 135SG-4, the winning flash lamp 135SG009F responds to the winning flash effect. The timing to end the light emitting mode is the timing to start the movable body movement performance during the variable display that is the target of the flash performance when winning a prize, and the timing to start the reach performance of super reach),
When the light emission of the first light emitting means in a manner according to the specific light emission effect ends at the first timing, and when the light emission of the first light emitting means in a manner according to the specific light emission effect ends at the second timing. The rate at which the winning state is controlled to be advantageous differs depending on the end of the game. Expectation level of jackpot in the case where the light emission mode is changed from the start timing of the movable body movement performance according to the light emission mode according to the movable body movement performance, and when the light emission mode is changed according to the said reach performance from the start timing of the reach performance. (different parts),
It is characterized by
According to this feature, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the timing at which the light emission ends in a manner corresponding to the specific light emission effect, thereby improving the interest in the game.

The gaming machine of Form 28 is the gaming machine described in Form 27,
The effect executed by the effect execution means at the time of the end is different depending on when the light emission in a manner corresponding to the specific light emission effect ends at the first timing and when it ends at the second timing. (For example, as shown in FIG. 15-119 as modification example 135SG-4, during the execution period of the movable body movement effect, depending on the timing of ending the light emitting mode according to the winning flash effect of the winning flash lamp 135SG009F, In some cases, it may be during the execution period of Super Reach's reach effect),
It is characterized by
According to this feature, the player can easily recognize whether the end timing is the first timing or the second timing.

The gaming machine of Form 29 is the gaming machine according to any one of Forms 1 to 28,
The performance execution means executes a first performance (for example, a movable body movement performance shown in FIG. 15-119 as modification example 135SG-4) and a second performance different from the first performance (for example, modification example 135SG-4) during variable display. -4, it is possible to execute the super reach reach performance shown in Figure 15-119),
The first light emitting means is
With the execution of the first effect during the variable display that is the target of the specific light emission effect, it is possible to change the light emission in a mode corresponding to the specific light emission effect to the light emission mode in a mode corresponding to the first effect (for example, As shown in FIG. 15-119(A) as a modified example 135SG-4, the light emitting mode of the winning flash lamp 135SG009F is changed from the light emitting mode corresponding to the winning flash performance to the start timing of the movable body movement performance. (The part that changes the lighting mode according to the motion effect),
With the execution of the second effect during the variable display that is the target of the specific light emission effect, the light emission in a mode corresponding to the specific light emission effect can be changed to the light emission mode in a mode corresponding to the second effect (for example, As shown in FIG. 15-119(B) as modification example 135SG-4, the part that changes the light emission mode of the winning flash lamp 135SG009F from the start timing of the reach effect to the light emission mode corresponding to the reach effect),
When changing from a mode of light emission corresponding to the specific light emission effect to a mode of light emission corresponding to the first effect, and when changing from a mode of light emission corresponding to the specific light emission effect to a mode of light emission corresponding to the second effect. The rate at which the advantageous state is controlled differs depending on the time (for example, as shown in FIG. 15-119(C) as a modified example 135SG-4, the lighting mode of the winning flash lamp 135SG009F is changed depending on the winning flash performance). The expectation level of jackpot is different depending on the case where the light emission mode is set from the start timing of the movable body movement performance to the light emission mode according to the movable body movement performance, and the case where the light emission mode is set from the start timing of the reach performance to the light emission mode according to the reach performance. part),
It is characterized by
According to this feature, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the effect being executed when the light emitting mode of the first light emitting means changes, thereby improving the interest in the game.

The gaming machine of Form 30 is the gaming machine according to any one of Forms 1 to 28,
A movable body (for example, movable body 32) is provided,
The performance execution means controls an action performance that causes the movable body to move (for example, a movable body motion performance), a motion suggestion performance that suggests execution of the motion performance (for example, a movable body motion suggestion performance), and an advantageous state. It is possible to carry out a specific performance (for example, a reach performance of super reach) that suggests that the
The first light emitting means is
With the execution of the action suggestion effect during the variable display that is the target of the specific light emission effect, the light emission can change from a mode of light emission corresponding to the specific light emission effect to a mode corresponding to the action suggestion effect (for example, a modified example). As shown in 135SG-4, the light emitting mode of the winning flash lamp 135SG009F is changed from the light emitting mode corresponding to the winning flash performance to the light emitting mode corresponding to the movable body motion suggesting performance from the start timing of the movable body motion suggesting performance. part to be changed),
With the execution of the specific effect during the variable display that is the target of the specific light emission effect, it is possible to change the light emission in a mode corresponding to the specific light emission effect to the light emission mode in a mode corresponding to the specific effect (for example, a modified example As shown in 135SG-4, a part that changes the light emission mode of the winning flash lamp 135SG009F from the light emission mode corresponding to the winning flash effect to the light emission mode corresponding to the reach effect from the start timing of the super reach effect. ),
The rate at which the light is controlled to an advantageous state is different when changing from the light emission mode corresponding to the specific light emission effect to the mode corresponding to the action suggestion effect and when changing to the light emission mode corresponding to the specific light emission effect (for example, , as shown in Modified Example 135SG-4, the lighting mode of the winning flash lamp 135SG009F is changed from the lighting mode corresponding to the winning flash performance to the start timing of the movable body motion suggesting performance according to the movable body motion suggesting performance. (The part where the jackpot expectation level differs depending on the lighting mode and the lighting mode depending on the reach effect from the start timing of the reach effect),
It is characterized by
According to this feature, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the effect being executed when the light emitting mode of the first light emitting means changes, thereby improving the interest in the game.

The gaming machine of Form 31 is the gaming machine according to any one of Forms 1 to 30,
The display modes of the specific display include a normal mode (for example, display pattern α), a special mode (for example, display pattern δ and display pattern ε shown in FIG. 15-120 as modification 135SG-5), and a special mode (for example, display pattern β and display pattern γ).
The special aspect includes a first special aspect (for example, display pattern γ) and a second special aspect (for example, display pattern β) different from the first special aspect,
When the specific display is displayed in the first special mode, the ratio of being controlled to an advantageous state is higher than when the specific display is displayed in the second special mode (for example, in FIGS. 15-17 As shown in the figure, when the pending display or the active display is displayed in the display pattern γ, the part that is controlled to be in the jackpot gaming state at a higher rate than when it is displayed in the display pattern β),
The specific display of the special mode can be changed to either the first special mode or the second special mode (for example, as shown in FIG. 15-120 as modification 135SG-5, the display pattern δ or The part where the pending display or active display displayed in display pattern ε can be changed to the pending display or active display in display pattern β or display pattern γ),
When the specific display is displayed in the special mode, the percentage of execution of the specific light emitting effect is higher than when it is displayed in the special mode (for example, as shown in FIG. 15 as Modified Example 135SG-5). As shown in 120, when the pending display and the active display are displayed in the display pattern δ and the display pattern ε, it is easier to win a prize than when the pending display and the active display are displayed in the display pattern β and the display pattern γ. (parts where flash effects are executed at a high rate),
It is characterized by
According to this feature, when a specific display is displayed in a special mode, by executing a specific light emitting effect at a high rate, it is determined whether the special mode changes to the first special mode or the second special mode. It is possible to draw the attention of the player to the game, thereby increasing the player's interest in the game.

The gaming machine of Form 32 is the gaming machine according to Form 31,
The special mode is a mode of a specific color (for example, flashing white as shown in FIG. 15-120 as modification 135SG-5),
The special aspect is an aspect of a special color different from the specific color (for example, as shown in FIGS. 15-17, blue or red),
The normal mode is a mode of a color other than the specific color and the special color (for example, white),
The specific display of the specific color changes to the special color at a higher rate when the specific light emitting effect is being executed than when the specific light emitting effect is not being executed (for example, Modified Example 135SG-5 As shown in , when a pending display or an active display is displayed in display pattern δ or display pattern ε, the display pattern of the specific display is displayed depending on whether or not the winning flash effect is executed. parts with different rates of change to pattern β and display pattern γ),
It is characterized by
According to this feature, the difference in the mode of specific display can be easily understood by the difference in color, and when a specific display of a specific color is displayed, the player pays attention to whether or not a specific light emission effect is being executed. It is possible to improve the player's interest in the game.

The gaming machine of Form 33 is the gaming machine according to Form 31 or Form 32,
The effect execution means is capable of executing a change suggestion effect that suggests that the specific display displayed in the special mode changes to the special mode in a first mode and a second mode different from the first mode. (For example, a part where the first effect and second effect shown in Modification Example 135SG-5 can be executed),
The special mode changes to the special mode at a higher rate when the change suggestion effect is executed in the second mode than when it is executed in the first mode (for example, in Modified Example 135SG-5). As shown in , the second effect can change the specific display to the display pattern β or the display pattern γ at a higher rate than the first effect by acting on the specific display displayed in the display pattern δ. The part that is a performance),
When the change suggestion effect is executed in the second mode, the specific light emission effect is executed at a higher rate than when it is executed in the first mode (for example, in Modification 135SG-5). As shown, when the second effect is executed, the winning flash effect is executed at a higher rate than when the first effect is executed),
It is characterized by
According to this feature, it is possible to draw the player's attention to whether the change suggestion effect is executed in the first mode or the second mode, and the change suggestion effect is executed in the first mode by executing the specific light emission effect. It is possible to increase expectations for the implementation in two ways.

The gaming machine of Form 34 is the gaming machine according to Form 33,
The special mode is a first special mode in which the change suggestion effect is executed in the second mode and the rate of change to the special mode is low (for example, the display pattern δ shown in FIG. 15-120 as modification 135SG-5). ), and a second special mode in which the rate at which the change suggestion effect is executed in the second mode and changes to the special mode is higher than that in the first special mode (for example, as modified example 135SG-5 in FIG. 15-120 The display pattern ε) shown in
When the specific display is displayed in the second special mode, the percentage of execution of the specific light emitting effect is higher than when the specific display is displayed in the first special mode (for example, when the specific display is displayed in the first special mode) When the display pattern ε is displayed, the percentage of flash effects executed at the time of winning is higher than when the specific display is displayed using the display pattern δ),
It is characterized by
According to this feature, it is possible to draw the player's attention to whether the specific display is displayed in the first special mode or the second special mode, and when the second special mode has a high rate of change to the special mode. Since the specific light emitting effect is executed at a high rate in the second special mode, the execution of the specific light emitting effect can increase expectations for the specific display to be displayed in the second special mode.

The gaming machine of Form 35 is the gaming machine according to any one of Forms 1 to 34,
The display means is capable of displaying a specific light emission display corresponding to the specific light emission effect during the specific light emission effect so as to overlap a specific display corresponding to a variable display of the target of the specific light emission effect (for example, As shown in modification example 135SG-7, a silhouette image 135SG005S displayed on the image display device 5 as a flash effect when winning a prize can be displayed so as to overlap the active display in the active display area 135SG005A),
It is characterized by
According to this feature, the specific display corresponding to the specific light emitting effect can be easily recognized by the player, and the specific display can be hidden by the display corresponding to the specific light emitting effect, giving the player a sense of surprise and increasing the enjoyment of the game. can be improved.

The gaming machine of Form 36 is the gaming machine according to Form 35,
The display means is capable of displaying a plurality of displays corresponding to the specific light emitting effect of different types (for example, as shown in Modified Example 135SG-7, the display means is capable of displaying a plurality of displays corresponding to the specific light emitting effect of different sizes on the image display device 5 as a flash effect at the time of winning). (portion where silhouette image 135SG005S can be displayed),
The manner of overlapping with the specific display differs depending on the type of display corresponding to the specific light emitting effect (for example, as shown in FIG. 15-129 (L) and FIG. 15-130 (N) as modification example 135SG-7). , a portion where the overlapping aspect of the silhouette image 135SG005S and the active display area 135SG005A differs depending on the size of the displayed silhouette image 135SG005S)
It is characterized by
According to this feature, a plurality of displays corresponding to specific light emitting effects are displayed, and the manner of overlapping with the specific display changes depending on the displayed display corresponding to specific light emitting effects, so that the game enjoyment can be improved.

The gaming machine of Form 37 is the gaming machine according to Form 35 or Form 36,
The specific display includes a first specific display (for example, a pending display) corresponding to a variable display that has not been executed yet, and a second variable display (for example, an active display) that corresponds to a variable display that is being executed,
The display means can display the display corresponding to the specific light emission effect so as to overlap with the first specific display corresponding to the specific light emission effect before the variable display that is the target of the specific light emission effect is started. In addition, during the variable display that is the target of the specific light emission effect, it can be displayed so as to overlap the second specific display corresponding to the specific light emission effect (for example, as shown in Modification Example 135SG-7, Before the variable display that is the object of the winning flash effect is started, the silhouette image 135SG005S is displayed so as to overlap the pending display that is the object of the winning flash effect that is displayed in the first holding memory display area 135SG005D. , during execution of the variable display that is the target of the winning flash effect, a portion that displays the silhouette image 135SG005S so as to overlap the active display that is the target of the winning flash effect that is displayed in the active display area 135SG005A),
It is characterized by
According to this feature, the first specific display and the second specific display corresponding to the specific light emission performance can be easily recognized by the player, and not only the first specific display but also the second specific display can be hidden by the display corresponding to the specific light emission performance. Therefore, it is possible to provide even more surprises to the players and improve their enjoyment of the game.

The gaming machine of Form 38 is the gaming machine according to any one of Forms 1 to 37,
A gaming machine capable of performing a re-variable display performance (for example, a pseudo continuous performance) in which the variable display is temporarily stopped after the variable display is started until the display result is derived, and then the variable display is displayed again,
The display means is capable of displaying a re-variable related display regarding the re-variable display effect, and displays a specific light emitting effect corresponding display corresponding to the specific light emitting effect during the specific light emitting effect, overlapping with the re-variable related display. (For example, when a pseudo continuous effect is executed in the variable display during the execution of the winning flash effect, when the decorative pattern temporarily stops, it will stop in the "middle" decorative pattern display area 5C. Special design (see Figure 15-40, etc.) where the silhouette image 135SG005S can be displayed overlappingly as a flash effect when winning a prize),
It is characterized by
According to this feature, the re-variable related display is hidden by the display corresponding to the specific light emitting effect, so it is possible to give surprise to the player and improve the interest in the game.

The gaming machine of Form 39 is the gaming machine according to any one of Forms 35 to 38,
The display means can display the display corresponding to the specific light emission effect even during the variable display that is the target of the specific light emission effect (for example, FIG. 15-28, FIG. 15-42(a) to FIG. 15-47( As shown in l), the silhouette image 135SG005S is displayed on the image display device 5 even in the variable display that is the subject of the flash effect when winning a prize),
It is characterized by
According to this feature, it becomes easier for the player to recognize that the variable display is the target of the specific light emission effect, and the interest of the variable display that is the target of the specific light emission effect can be improved.

The gaming machine of Form 40 is the gaming machine according to any one of Forms 1 to 39,
The performance execution means is
Even during the variable display corresponding to the specific light emitting effect, the first light emitting means continues to emit light in a manner corresponding to the specific light emitting effect, and the variable display corresponding to the specific light emitting effect ends at a predetermined time. It is possible to control the effect to end the light emission at the timing (for example, as shown in Figure 15-28, during the variable display that is the subject of the winning flash effect, the winning flash lamp 135SG009F can be activated before the start of the ready-to-win effect). flashes at a brightness of C2 and a cycle of T2, and turns off the winning flash lamp 135SG009F at the start timing of the reach effect),
If the light emission of the first light emitting means in the manner corresponding to the specific light emission effect is not terminated at the predetermined end timing due to the occurrence of a predetermined event, the first light emitting means is not terminated at a specific end timing subsequent to the predetermined end timing. Perform special end control to end the light emission of the light emitting means (for example, as shown in FIG. 15-22, the performance control CPU 120 determines that it is the start timing of the ready-to-reach performance of the variable display of the performance target due to the generation of static electricity, etc.) If this is not possible, at the end timing of the variable display (timing at which the symbol confirmation command is received), which is a timing later than the start timing of the ready-to-reach effect, a second-term winning flash effect including blinking of the winning flash lamp 135SG009F is performed again. ),
It is characterized by
According to this feature, it is possible to reduce the feeling of discomfort when light emission in a mode corresponding to a specific light emission effect is not normally completed.

The gaming machine of Form 41 is the gaming machine according to Form 40,
Equipped with a game control means (for example, CPU 103) capable of controlling the progress of the game,
The game control means is capable of transmitting variable display end information that notifies the end of the variable display to the effect execution means when the variable display ends (for example, as shown in FIG. 15-4(A) , a part where the CPU 103 can send a symbol confirmation command to specify the stop of the variable display of decorative symbols),
The performance execution means performs the specific end control based on receiving the variable display end information as the specific end timing (for example, as shown in FIG. 15-22, the performance control CPU 120 The part that ends the flash performance at the time of winning in the second half based on receiving the command),
It is characterized by
According to this feature, it is possible to further reduce the sense of discomfort when ending light emission in a manner that corresponds to a specific light emission performance.

The gaming machine of Form 42 is the gaming machine according to any one of Forms 39 to 41,
The predetermined end timing includes a first predetermined end timing and a second predetermined end timing. (portion where flash lamp 135SG009F can stop flashing),
The specific end timing is a timing later than the predetermined end timing and the second predetermined end timing (for example, as shown in Modified Example 135SG-4, the effect control CPU 120 may cause the production control CPU 120 to trigger the winning flash when static electricity is generated, etc. If it is not possible to stop the blinking of the lamp 135SG009F, the flashing of the winning flash lamp 135SG009F will be started again at the end timing of the variable display, which is a timing later than the start timing of the movable body motion suggestion effect or the start timing of the reach effect. (The part that ends the flash performance when winning a prize in the second half)
It is characterized by
According to this feature, even if the light emission cannot be ended at the second predetermined end timing, it is possible to end the light emission in a manner corresponding to the specific light emission effect at the specific end timing.

The gaming machine of Form 43 is the gaming machine according to any one of Forms 1 to 42,
The performance execution means is
It is possible to execute a specific performance (for example, a super reach performance) that suggests that the game will be controlled in an advantageous state.
If the predetermined condition is satisfied while the specific effect is being executed, the specific light emission effect is not executed (for example, as shown in FIG. (The part that does not decide to execute the flash effect at the time of winning if a starting winning occurs in the mouth),
It is characterized by
According to this feature, it is possible to prevent a decrease in interest in the game due to a decrease in attention to a specific performance.

The gaming machine of Form 44 is the gaming machine according to any one of Forms 1 to 43,
If the predetermined condition is satisfied when the remaining period of the variable display is equal to or shorter than the predetermined period, the effect execution means does not execute the specific light emitting effect, If the predetermined condition is satisfied for a period longer than the predetermined period, the specific light emission effect can be executed (for example, as shown in Modified Example 135SG-8, when the first starting port is When a starting winning occurs, the remaining period of the variable display is specified, and if the specified period is less than the execution period of the winning flash effect in the previous period, the execution of the winning flash effect is not determined),
It is characterized by
According to this feature, it is possible to prevent the specific display of the target of the specific light emitting effect from becoming difficult to understand due to the specific light emitting effect being executed when the remaining period of the variable display is short.

The gaming machine of Form 45 is the gaming machine according to any one of Forms 1 to 44,
The performance execution means is
It is possible to execute a specific effect that suggests control to an advantageous state even in a variable display that is not controlled to an advantageous state (for example, as shown in Figure 15-9, even in a variable display where the variable display result is a failure). The part where you can perform the super reach reach effect),
When the predetermined condition is satisfied during execution of the specific effect in a variable display that is not controlled to an advantageous state, the specific light emitting effect can be executed in response to the start of the next variable display of the variable display (for example, a modified As shown in Example 135SG-8, if a starting winning occurs at the first starting opening while the variable display is being executed, the remaining period of the variable display is specified, and the specified period is the flash effect at the time of winning in the previous period. If it is less than the execution period, the winning flash effect can be executed from the start timing of the next variable display, provided that the variable display result of the variable display is a loss),
It is characterized by
According to this feature, it is possible to prevent the specific effect and the specific light emission effect from becoming less interesting due to the specific effect and the specific light emission effect being executed overlappingly.

The gaming machine of Form 46 is the gaming machine according to any one of Forms 1 to 45,
A specific area where the predetermined condition is satisfied when the game medium passes through (for example, the winning ball device 6A forming the first starting winning opening);
a specific light emitting means (for example, a starting port lamp 135SG009S) provided around the specific area and capable of emitting light in different light emission modes;
Equipped with
The display means can display the specific display in any one of a plurality of display modes that differ in the rate at which the specific display is controlled to an advantageous state (for example, as shown in FIGS. 15-17, a pending display or an active (a part where the display can be displayed in any of display patterns α to display patterns γ with different jackpot expectations),
The specific light emitting means is capable of emitting light in a light emission mode corresponding to the display mode of the specific display regardless of whether or not the specific light emission effect is executed (for example, as shown in FIG. 15-28, When the display pattern β or the display pattern γ is determined, the starting port lamp 135SG009S starts regardless of the blinking of the winning flash lamp 135SG009F as a winning flash effect or the lighting mode of the game effect lamp 9, etc. (a portion that emits light in a color according to the display pattern β or the display pattern γ from the occurrence of a winning to the end of the variable display based on the starting winning);
It is characterized by
According to this feature, the display mode of the specific display can also be recognized by the light emission mode of the specific light emitting means provided around the specific area, so that the enjoyment of the game can be improved.

The gaming machine of Form 47 is the gaming machine described in Form 46,
The number of light emitting modes in which the specific light emitting means can emit light is greater than the number of light emitting modes in which the first light emitting means can emit light in the specific light emitting effect (for example, as shown in Modified Example 135SG-9, (a part in which the number of light emitting modes of the starting gate lamp 135SG009S in the starting gate lamp light emission performance is greater than the number of light emitting modes of the winning flash lamp 135SG009F in the winning flash display);
It is characterized by
According to this feature, the light emission variations of the specific light emitting means are increased, so that the enjoyment of the game can be improved.

The gaming machine of Form 48 is the gaming machine according to Form 46 or Form 47,
The light emitting area of the first light emitting means is larger than the light emitting area of the specific light emitting means (for example, as shown in Modified Example 135SG-10, the light emitting area where the winning flash lamp 135SG009F emits light as a winning flash effect is , a portion provided larger than the light emitting area where the starting port lamp 135SG009S emits light as a lighting effect of the starting port lamp),
The period during which the specific light emitting means emits light according to the display mode of the specific display based on the establishment of the predetermined condition of No. 1 is such that the first light emitting means emits light according to the specific light emission effect based on the establishment of the predetermined condition. (If it is decided to execute both the winning flash effect and the pending display notice effect based on the starting winning, the winning flash lamp 135SG009F will emit light after the starting winning occurs.) While the starting lamp 135SG009S emits light until the start timing of the ready-to-win display on the variable display that is the target of the start-up winning flash display, the starting exit lamp 135SG009S emits light until the start timing of the ready-to-win display that is the target of the start winning flash display, while the start exit lamp 135SG009S displays the variable display that is the target of the pending display notice display (flash display when winning) after the start winning occurs. (the part that emits light until the end of the variable display),
It is characterized by
According to this feature, it is possible to prevent a decline in game interest due to excessively long execution of light emission by the first light emitting means in accordance with the specific light emitting effect, and to prevent the light emitting mode of the specific light emitting means from becoming more advantageous. Players' expectations can be maintained for a long time.

The gaming machine of Form 49 is the gaming machine according to any one of Forms 46 to 48,
Both the first light emitting means and the specific light emitting means are capable of blinking light emission (for example, as shown in FIG. As shown in the section where the starting port lamp 135SG009S can flash),
The flashing cycle of the first light emitting means is different from the flashing cycle of the specific light emitting means (for example, as shown in Modified Example 135SG-10, the flashing cycle of the starting gate lamp 135SG009S is set as a winning flash effect as a winning flash effect). Parts that differ from the flashing cycle of lamp 135SG009F),
It is characterized by
According to this feature, since the blinking cycles are different, it is possible to draw the player's attention to both the first light emitting means and the specific light emitting means, thereby improving the interest in the game.

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

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

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

An image display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area on the game board 2. The image display device 5 is composed of, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display), an organic EL (electro luminescence), or the like, and displays various effect images. The image display device 5 may include a projector and a screen. The image display device 5 displays various effect images.

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

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

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

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. The first hold display 25A displays the number of first hold memories based on the number of lit LEDs. The second hold display 25B displays the second hold storage number based on the number of lit LEDs.

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

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

The variable prize winning ball device 6B (normal electric accessory) forms a second starting prize opening that changes between a closed state and an open state by a solenoid 81 (see FIG. 3). The variable prize winning ball device 6B includes, for example, an electric tulip-shaped accessory having a pair of movable wing pieces, and when the solenoid 81 is in the OFF state, the movable wing pieces are in a vertical position, so that the tips of the movable wing pieces are comes close to the winning ball device 6A, and enters a closed state in which the game ball does not enter the second starting winning opening (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, three locations on the lower left side of the game area and one location above the variable winning ball device 6B), there are always kept in a constant open state by predetermined ball receiver members. A general prize opening 10 is provided. In this case, when entering any of the general winning holes 10, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In addition to the above structure, the surface of the game board 2 is provided with a windmill that changes the downward direction and speed of the game ball and a large number of obstacle nails. At the 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

After the display result in the special figure game becomes a "jackpot", the game is controlled to be in a jackpot game state as an advantageous state for the player. After the display result in the special figure game becomes a "small win", the game is controlled to a small win game state.

In the jackpot game state, the jackpot formed by the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened in a predetermined manner. The open state is determined by the timing when a predetermined period of time (for example, 29 seconds or 1.8 seconds) elapses, or the timing until the number of game balls that enter the grand prize opening reaches a predetermined number (for example, 9 balls). This will continue until the earliest of the two. The predetermined period is the upper limit period during which the big prize opening can be opened in one round, and hereinafter also referred to as the upper limit opening period. One cycle in which the big prize opening is opened in this way is called a round (round game). In the jackpot game state, the round can be repeated until it reaches a predetermined upper limit number of times (15 or 2 times).

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

In addition, the jackpot type is set in "Jackpot". For example, we prepare multiple types of opening modes for the jackpot (number of rounds and maximum opening period) and gaming states after the jackpot gaming state (normal state, time-saving state, variable probability state, etc.), and set the jackpot type accordingly. has been done. As the jackpot types, there may be provided a jackpot type in which many prize balls can be obtained, a jackpot type in which few prize balls can be obtained, or a jackpot type in which few prize balls can be obtained.

In the small winning game state, the big winning hole formed by the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened in a predetermined opening manner. For example, in the small winning gaming state, the opening mode is the same as the jackpot gaming state for some jackpot types (the number of openings of the big winning opening is the same as the number of rounds above, and the closing timing of the big winning opening is also the same). etc.), the big prize opening will be open. In addition, similar to the jackpot type, a small hit type may also be provided for "small hit".

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(Substrate configuration)
The pachinko game machine 1 is equipped with a main board 11, an effect control board 12, an audio control board 13, a lamp control board 14, a relay board 15, etc. as shown in FIG. 3, for example. In addition, various boards such as a payout control board, an information terminal board, a firing control board, etc. are arranged on the back of the pachinko game machine 1. Furthermore, a power supply board 17 is also mounted. Various control boards are not only electronic circuit boards such as printed wiring boards with conductor patterns on which electrical components can be mounted, but also electronic circuit boards that are configured to have electrical components mounted on them to achieve specific electrical functions. This concept includes electronic circuit mounting boards.

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

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

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

The CPU 103 performs processing for controlling the progress of the game (processing for realizing the functions of the main board 11) by executing a program stored in the ROM 101. At this time, various data stored in the ROM 101 (variation patterns described later, production control commands described later, data such as various tables referred to when making various decisions described later) are used, and the RAM 102 is used as the main memory. . The RAM 102 serves as a backup RAM in which the stored contents are saved for a predetermined period even if the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped, in part or in whole. Note that all or part of the program stored in the ROM 101 may be loaded into the RAM 102 and executed on the RAM 102.

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

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

The switch circuit 110 receives detection signals (when a game ball passes or A detection signal indicating that the switch has entered and the switch has been turned on) is taken in and transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100. The transmission of the detection signal means that the passage or entry of the game ball has been detected.

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

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

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

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

The production control board 12 is a sub-side control board independent of the main board 11, and receives production control commands and performs production (various productions according to the progress of the game) based on the received production control commands. It has a function of executing various notifications (including various notifications such as driving the movable body 32, notification of errors, notification of power outage recovery, etc.).

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

The production control CPU 120 executes a program stored in the ROM 121 to perform processing together with the display control unit 123 to execute the production (processing for realizing the above-mentioned functions of the production control board 12; (including decisions, etc.). At this time, various data (data such as various tables) stored in the ROM 121 are used, and the RAM 122 is used as the main memory.

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

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

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

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

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

Note that the production control CPU 120 executes audio output, control of lamp lighting/extinguishing (supply of sound designation signals and lamp signals, etc.), and control of the movable body 32 (supply of signals for operating the movable body 32, etc.). You can do it like this.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S25 shown in FIG. 5 as the special symbol process process. In this special symbol process, the CPU 103 first executes a starting winning determination process (step S101).

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

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

The special symbol normal process in step S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "0" (initial value). In this special symbol normal processing, it is determined whether or not to start the first special symbol game or the second special symbol game based on the presence or absence of reservation information. In addition, in the special symbol normal processing, based on the random value for determining the display result, it is determined whether the display result of the special symbol or decorative symbol is a "big hit" or "small win" and the type of jackpot when it is determined to be a "jackpot". is determined (pre-determined) before the display result is derived and displayed. Furthermore, in the special symbol normal processing, a confirmed special symbol (any of a jackpot symbol, a small prize symbol, or a losing symbol) to be stopped and displayed in the special symbol game is set in accordance with the determined display result. After that, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "1", and the special symbol normal processing ends. Note that the special pattern game using the second special pattern may be executed with priority over the special pattern game using the first special pattern (also referred to as special pattern 2 priority consumption). Further, the winning order of the game balls in the first starting winning hole and the second starting winning hole may be stored, and the starting conditions for the special figure game may be established in the winning order (also referred to as winning order completion).

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

The variation pattern setting process in step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "1". In this fluctuation pattern setting process, based on the pre-determined result of whether the display result will be a "big hit" or "small hit", a random value for determining the fluctuation pattern is used to select one of multiple types of fluctuation patterns. It includes the process of determining the In the variation pattern setting process, when the variation pattern is determined, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "2", and the variation pattern setting process ends.

The variation pattern includes the execution time of the special figure game (special figure variation time) (also the execution time of the variable display of decorative symbols), the variable display mode of the ornamental symbols (the presence or absence of reach, etc.), and the variable display period of the decorative symbols. It specifies the content of the performance (type of reach performance, etc.), and is also called a variable display pattern.

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

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

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

The jackpot opening process in step S115 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "5". This jackpot opening process includes a process of measuring the elapsed time since the jackpot opening is opened, and a process of measuring the elapsed time since 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 performed 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 hit 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 to return 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 prize opening is returned to the closed state and the end timing of the small winning game state comes, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "10", and the small winning opening process ends.

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

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

FIG. 13 shows an example of the configuration of the display result determination table. FIG. 13(A) shows a configuration example of the display result determination table for the first special symbol used when the variable special symbol is the first special symbol, and FIG. 13(B) shows a configuration example of the first special symbol display result determination table used when the variable special symbol is the second A configuration example of the second special figure display result determination table used in the case of a figure is shown. The display result determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 101. In the display result determination table, the hit determination value compared with the random value MR1 is assigned to the special symbol display result, which is a variable display result of the special symbol, according to the set value. The random number value MR1 is a random number value for determining the display result, and the value is randomly updated in the range of 0 to 65535. As the display result determination table, a common display result determination table may be used for the first special figure and the second special figure.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(Main operations of the production control board 12)
Next, the main operations in the production control board 12 will be explained. When the effect control board 12 receives power supply voltage from a power supply 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 initial operations of the movable body 32, such as control to drive the movable body 32 to return to the initial position, and control to perform predetermined operation checks.

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

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

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

After executing the command analysis process in step S75, the production control process process is executed (step S76). In the effect control process processing, for example, the display operation of the effect image in the display area of the image display device 5, the sound output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, the lighting operation of the decorative light emitters such as the game effect lamp 9 and the decorative LED, and the movable body 32. Control is performed to operate various presentation devices, such as driving operations. Further, regarding the control contents 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 processing may be executed before returning to step S73.

FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S76 of FIG. 8 as the production control process process. In the performance control process shown in FIG. 14, 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 any 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., a determined decorative pattern that becomes the display result of the decorative pattern is stopped and displayed. When the fixed decorative pattern is stopped and displayed, the value of the production process flag is updated to "3", and the variable display production process is completed.

The special figure hit waiting process in step S173 is a process that is executed when the value of the production process flag is "3". In this special figure winning waiting process, the performance control CPU 120 determines whether or not a performance control command has been received from the main board 11 that designates starting a jackpot game state or a small win game state. Then, when receiving a production control command that specifies the start of a jackpot game state or a small win game state, if the command specifies the start of a jackpot game state, the value of the production process flag is set to “6”. ”. On the other hand, if the command specifies the start of a small win game state, the value of the performance process flag is updated to "4", which is a value corresponding to the small win performance process. Additionally, 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, the display result in the special figure game is determined to be a "lose". Then, the value of the production process flag is updated to the initial value "0". When the value of the production process flag is updated, the waiting process for each special figure ends.

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

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

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

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

(Variation of basic explanation)
This invention is not limited to the pachinko game 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 winnings, but the game media is enclosed and points are awarded based on the occurrence of winnings. It may also be an enclosed game machine.

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

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

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

The game can be executed not only by attaching a removable recording medium, but also by temporarily storing the program and data downloaded via a communication line in internal memory, etc. It may also be executed directly using hardware resources of other devices on a network connected via a communication line or the like. Furthermore, the game may be executed by exchanging data with other computer devices via a network.

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

(Explanation regarding characteristic part 135SG)
Next, the feature section 135SG (hereinafter abbreviated as main feature section 135SG) in the embodiment of this invention will be explained. FIG. 15-1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this feature section 135SG. As shown in FIG. 15-1, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this feature section 135SG, a winning flash lamp 135SG009F imitating the character A is provided on the right side of the image display device 5, and a winning ball device 6A A starting port lamp 135SG009S for causing the winning ball device 6A (first starting port) to emit light is provided near the starting port.

Further, a stick lamp 135SG009X for causing the stick controller 31A to emit light is provided in the stick controller 31A, and a button lamp 135SG009Y for causing the push button 31B to emit light is provided in the push button 31B. These stick lamp 135SG009X and button lamp 135Sg009Y, together with the aforementioned main lamp 9a, frame lamp 9b, attacker lamp 9c, and movable lamp 9d, constitute the game effect lamp 9 in the main feature section 135SG.

As shown in FIG. 15-2, the winning flash lamp 135SG009F, the starting lamp 135SG009S, the stick lamp 135SG09X, and the button lamp 135SG009Y are connected to the lamp control board 14, and are used for performance control via the lamp control board 14. It can be turned on (flashing) under control from the CPU 120.

FIG. 15-3 is an explanatory diagram showing the image display device 5 in the feature section 135SG. Most of the display area of the image display device 5 in the feature section 135SG constitutes a first display area 135SG005F for displaying effects such as variable display of decorative symbols and reach effects. In addition, the lower end of the image display device 5 includes a first reservation memory display area 135SG005D in which the number of reserved first special symbols can be displayed as a number of circular reservation displays, and a second reservation memory number of special symbols can be displayed as a circular reservation display. The second display area 135SG005Sa includes a second reserved storage display area 135SG005U that can be displayed according to the number of games, and a telop display area 135SG005T that can display telops indicating the game status, the performance being executed, etc.

The upper right end of the image display device 5 displays a fourth symbol 135SG005J indicating that the special symbol is being variably displayed, a display of the first special symbol pending memory number, and a display of the second special symbol pending memory number. 3 display area 135SG005Sb.

Among these, "left", "middle", and "right" decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are arranged in the center of the first display area 135SG005F, and it is possible to perform variable display of decorative patterns. It has become. Furthermore, a small pattern 135SG005M smaller in size than each decorative pattern is displayed at the left end of the first display area 135SG005F. The small patterns include the decorative patterns displayed in the "left" decorative pattern display area 5L, the decorative patterns displayed in the "middle" decorative pattern display area 5C, and the "right" decorative pattern display areas. The symbols corresponding to the decorative symbols displayed on 5R are vertically arranged. Further, the small pattern 135SG005M is a pattern that is not hidden during variable display and is always displayed within the first display area 135SG005F of the image display device 5.

In addition, in the main characteristic part 135SG, as shown in FIG. It is arranged at the left end of the 1 display area 135SG005F in a size smaller than the decorative pattern. Therefore, the visibility of the small pattern 135SG005M is lower than the visibility of the decorative pattern.

Furthermore, an active display area 135SG005A is provided at the lower center of the first display area 135SG005F in the main feature section 135SG for displaying a pending display corresponding to the variable display being executed as an active display.

Hereinafter, in this characteristic section 135SG, the pending display and the active display may be collectively referred to as a specific display.

FIG. 15-4(A) is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the content of the production control command used in the feature section 135SG. The production control command has, for example, a 2-byte configuration, with the first byte indicating MODE (command classification) and the second byte indicating EXT (command type). The first bit (bit 7) of MODE data is always set to "1", and the first bit of EXT data is set to "0". Note that the command format shown in FIG. 15-4(A) is just an example, and other command formats may be used. Further, in this example, the control command is made up of two control signals, but the number of control signals making up the control command may be one, or may be three or more.

In the example shown in FIG. 15-4(A), command 8001H is a first variable display start command that specifies the start of variable display in a special pattern game using the first special pattern on the first special pattern display device 4A. . Command 8002H is a second variable display start command that specifies the start of variable display in the special pattern game using the second special pattern on the second special pattern display device 4B. The command 81XXH is a decoration that is variably displayed in the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the image display device 5 in response to the variable display of special symbols in the special symbol game. This is a variation pattern specification command that specifies a variation pattern (variation time (variable display time)) of a symbol (also referred to as a performance symbol). Here, XXH indicates an unspecified hexadecimal number, and may be any value that can be arbitrarily set according to the content of the instruction by the production control command. Note that in the variation pattern designation command, different EXT data is set depending on the variation pattern to be specified.

Command 8CXXH is a variable display result designation command, and is an effect control command that designates variable display results such as special symbols and decorative symbols. The variable display result specification command determines whether the variable display result (also referred to as variable display result) is a "miss", a "big hit", or a "small hit", as shown in Figure 15-4 (B), for example. Different EXT data is set depending on the result (predetermined result) and the result of determining which of a plurality of types of jackpot is to be selected when the variable display result is "jackpot" (jackpot type determination result).

Among the variable display result designation commands, for example, as shown in FIG. 15-4 (B), command 8C00H is the first variable display result designation command that indicates the predetermined result that the variable display result is "miss". . Command 8C01H is a second variable display result designation command that notifies the pre-determined result that the variable display result is "jackpot" and the jackpot type is "probable variable jackpot A" and the jackpot type determination result. Command 8C02H is a third variable display result designation command that notifies the pre-determined result that the variable display result is "jackpot" and the jackpot type is "probable variable jackpot B" and the jackpot type determination result. Command 8C03H is a fourth variable display result designation command that notifies the pre-determined result that the variable display result is "jackpot" and the jackpot type is "probable variable jackpot C" and the jackpot type determination result. Command 8C04H is a fifth variable display result designation command that notifies the predetermined result that the variable display result is "jackpot" and the jackpot type is "uncertain variable jackpot" and the jackpot type determination result. Command 8C05H is a sixth variable display result designation command that notifies a predetermined result that the variable display result is a "small win."

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Note that the commands shown in Figure 15-4 (A) are just examples; some of these commands may be omitted, different commands may be used in place of these commands, or these commands may be omitted. You may add a command different from the one in . For example, a prize ball number notification command that allows you to specify the number of prize balls that will be paid out based on the game balls entering each winning slot, and a gate notification command that allows you to notify that the game ball has passed through the passage gate 41. A passage notification command, a notification command for notifying the remaining number of times the probability change control or time saving control will be executed, etc. may be provided.

FIG. 15-5 is an explanatory diagram illustrating random numbers counted on the main board 11 side. As shown in FIG. 15-5, in this feature section 135SG, on the side of the main board 11, a random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result, a random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and a random number MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern. , and the random number MR4 for determining the display result of the ordinary figure are controlled to be countable. Note that random numbers other than these may be used to enhance the gaming effect. The random numbers used to control the progress of the game are also referred to as gaming random numbers.

The random number circuit 104 may be one that counts numerical data indicating some or all of these random numbers MR1 to MR4. The CPU 103 uses a random counter different from the random number circuit 104, such as a random counter provided in the game control counter setting section 135SG154 shown in FIG. Numerical data indicating part of MR1 to MR4 may be counted.

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

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

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

FIG. 15-6(A) shows a configuration example of the special figure display result determination table 1 stored in the ROM 101. In this feature section 135SG, a common special figure display result determination table is used for the first special figure and the second special figure as the special figure display result determination table, but the present invention is not limited to this. , separate special figure display result determination tables may be used for the first special figure and the second special figure.

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

In the special figure display result determination table 1 in the feature section 135SG, depending on whether the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a normal state, a time saving state (low probability state), or a variable probability state (high probability state), A numerical value (judgment value) that is compared with the random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result is assigned to the special figure display result of "big hit" or "miss".

In the special figure display result determination table 1, the table data indicating the determination value to be compared with the random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result determines whether or not the special figure display result is treated as a "jackpot" and controlled to a jackpot gaming state. This is judgment data assigned to the decision result. In the special figure display result determination table 1 in this feature section 135SG, when the gaming state is in a variable probability state (high probability state), there are more determination values than when the gaming state is in the normal state or the time saving state (low probability state). It is assigned to the special figure display result of "Jackpot". As a result, in a variable probability state (high probability state) in which probability variable control is performed in the pachinko game machine 1, when the pachinko game machine 1 is in a normal state or a time saving state (low probability state), the special figure display result is set as a "jackpot" and the jackpot game state is controlled. Then, compared to the probability determined (approximately 1/300 in this feature section 135SG), the probability that the special figure display result is determined to be a "jackpot" and the jackpot gaming state is controlled becomes higher (approximately 1/300 in this feature section 135SG). /30). That is, in the special figure display result determination table 1, when the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a variable probability state (high probability state), it is determined that the control is to be made into a jackpot gaming state compared to when it is in a normal state or a time saving state. In order to increase the probability of winning, the determination data is assigned to the determination result of whether or not to control the jackpot game state.

Further, FIG. 15-6(B) shows a configuration example of the special figure display result determination table 2 stored in the ROM 101. The special figure display result determination table 2 is a variable display result in a special figure game using the first special figure by the first special figure display device 4A and a special figure game using the second special figure by the second special figure display device 4B. Before the finalized special symbol is derived and displayed, it is determined based on the random number MR1 for determining the special symbol display result whether or not to control the variable display result to a "small win" game state as a "small win". This is the table referenced for this purpose.

In the special figure display result determination table 2 in this feature section 135SG, regardless of whether the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a normal state, a time saving state (low probability state), or a variable probability state (high probability state), A numerical value (judgment value) that is compared with the random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result is assigned to the special figure display result of "small hit".

In the special figure display result determination table 2, the table data indicating the determination value to be compared with the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result determines whether to control the special figure display result to a "small hit" game state as a "small hit". This is the judgment data assigned to the decision result. In the special figure display result judgment table 2 in this feature section 135SG, the number of judgment values assigned to the "small hit" is different depending on the first special figure game and the second special figure game. There is. Specifically, if it is a special game of the first special figure, a judgment value is assigned to the "small hit", but if it is a special figure game of the second special figure, the judgment value is assigned to the "small hit". No judgment value has been assigned. Therefore, as will be described later, the variable display of the second special figure is executed with priority over the variable display of the first special figure, and the time saving control is executed to generate the second starting winning prize formed by the variable winning ball device 6B. In the high base state where winnings occur and the variable display of the second special figure is often executed, "small hits" almost never occur, and the second start formed by the variable winning ball device 6B In a high base state in which game balls are likely to enter a prize opening, it is possible to avoid the occurrence of a small hit in which many game balls cannot be obtained, thereby preventing the game interest from decreasing.

FIG. 15-7(A) shows an example of the structure of the jackpot type determination table stored in the ROM 101. The jackpot type determination table in this feature section 135SG selects one of multiple jackpot types based on the random number MR2 for jackpot type determination when it is determined that the special figure display result is a "jackpot" and the jackpot gaming state is controlled. This is a table that is referenced to determine the In the jackpot type determination table, the special symbol for which variable display (fluctuating display) was performed in the special symbol game is the first special symbol (special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A) or the second special symbol (the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A) 2 special pattern display device 4B), the numerical value (judgment value) compared with the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type may be "non-probable variable jackpot", "probable variable jackpot A", or " They are assigned to a plurality of jackpot types such as "probable variable jackpot B" and "probable variable jackpot C."

Here, to explain the jackpot types in this feature section 135SG using FIG. 15-7(B), in this feature section 135SG, high accuracy control and time saving control are set as jackpot types after the end of the jackpot gaming state. "Probability variable jackpot A" and "Probability variable jackpot B" which are executed and move to a high-precision high base state, and a high-probability low base state in which high-precision control is executed but time-saving control is not executed after the jackpot gaming state ends. A "probable variable jackpot C" that transitions, and a "non-probable variable jackpot" that transitions to a low-probability-high base state after the end of the jackpot gaming state where only the time saving control is executed are set.

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

Although not particularly shown, the small winning game state in the feature section 135SG changes the special variable winning ball device 7 twice to the first state that is advantageous to the player, and the opening time is 0.1 seconds. It has become. Furthermore, after the small winning game ends, the gaming state immediately before the small winning game is carried over.

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

On the other hand, the time saving control executed after the end of the jackpot game state due to the "non-probable variable jackpot" requires that the special figure game be executed a predetermined number of times (100 times in this feature section 135SG), or that the special figure game be executed the predetermined number of times. The game ends by entering a jackpot game state before the game is executed.

In the setting example of the jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. 15-7(A), depending on whether the variably displayed special drawing is the first special drawing or the second special drawing, "probable variable jackpot A", " The assignment of determination values to the jackpot types of "probable variable jackpot B", "probable variable jackpot C", and "non-probable variable jackpot" is different. In other words, when the variably displayed special figure is the first special figure, the judgment value in the predetermined range (value in the range of "81" to "100") is "Probable Variable Jackpot B" or "Probable Variable Jacket B" with a small number of rounds. If the variablely displayed special figure is the second special figure, a judgment value is assigned to the jackpot type of "probable variable jackpot B" or "probable variable jackpot C". It has not been done. With such settings, the jackpot type is determined to be one of a plurality of types based on the first starting condition for starting the special pattern game using the first special pattern displayed by the first special pattern display device 4A. and when the jackpot type is determined to be one of a plurality of types based on the fulfillment of the second start condition for starting the special symbol game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B. Therefore, the ratio at which the jackpot type is determined to be "probable variable jackpot B" or "probable variable jackpot C" with a small number of rounds can be varied. In particular, in the special pattern game using the second special pattern, the jackpot type is not determined to be controlled to a normal open jackpot state or a high speed open jackpot state with a small number of rounds, such as "probable variable jackpot B" or "probable variable jackpot C". Therefore, for example, by high opening control accompanying time saving control, in a gaming state where game balls are likely to enter the second starting prize opening formed by the variable winning ball device 6B, frequent occurrence of a jackpot state where few prize balls are obtained can be avoided. This prevents the player from losing interest in the game.

In addition, in the setting example of the jackpot type determination table shown in Figure 15-7 (A), the assignment of the judgment value to the jackpot type of "non-probable variation" is determined by whether it is the first special figure game or the second special figure game. Since it is the same regardless of whether it is a special game or not, the probability of a non-probable jackpot and the probability of a definite jackpot are the same regardless of whether it is the first special game or the second special game. It is said that

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

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

FIG. 15-8 shows a variation pattern in the main feature section 135SG. In this feature section 135SG, among the cases where the variable display result is "miss", the variable display mode of the decorative pattern is "non-reach" and "reach", and the variable A plurality of variation patterns are prepared in advance in response to cases where the display result is a "big hit" or a "small win." In addition, the variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "miss" and the variation display mode of the decorative symbol is "non-reach" is called a non-reach variation pattern (also referred to as "non-reach variation pattern"), A variation pattern corresponding to a case where the variable display result is "miss" and the variation display mode of the decorative symbol is "reach" is referred to as a reach variation pattern (also referred to as "reach variation pattern"). Further, the non-reach variation pattern and the reach variation pattern are included in the off-reach variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "off". A variation pattern corresponding to a case where the variable display result is a "jackpot" is referred to as a jackpot variation pattern.

The jackpot fluctuation pattern and the reach fluctuation pattern include a normal reach fluctuation pattern in which a normal reach reach effect is executed, and a super reach fluctuation pattern in which a super reach reach effect is executed. In addition, in this characteristic part 135SG, the normal reach variation pattern includes a normal reach variation pattern in which a pseudo continuous effect described below is not executed, and a normal reach variation pattern in which a pseudo continuous effect described below is executed once, and a common normal reach variation pattern. is now executed. Furthermore, the super reach variation pattern includes a super reach variation pattern in which a pseudo continuous effect is executed twice, which will be described later, and a super reach variation pattern in which a pseudo continuous effect, which will be described later, is executed three times. The performance is now executed. In other words, although this feature section 135SG exemplifies a form in which only one type of reach effect is provided as a normal reach effect and a super reach effect, the present invention is not limited to this. Instead, a plurality of reach effects may be provided as normal reach effects and super reach effects.

Incidentally, the variation pattern in this feature section 135SG includes a special winning variation pattern ( PC1-1) is also included.

As shown in FIG. 15-8, the special figure variable display time of the normal reach variation pattern in which the normal reach variation pattern is executed in the feature section 135SG is set shorter than that of the super reach variation pattern.

In addition, the normal reach variation pattern in this feature section 135SG includes a variation pattern in which a pseudo-continuous effect is not executed, in which the decorative symbol is temporarily stopped and variable-displayed again during a variable display, and a pseudo-continuous effect is executed once during a variable display. There is a variation pattern. In addition, in the normal reach variation pattern, the variation pattern in which the pseudo continuous effect is not performed during the variable display is set to have a shorter special figure variation time than the variation pattern in which the pseudo continuous effect is executed once during the variable display.

Furthermore, regarding the super reach variation patterns in this feature section 135SG, there are a variation pattern in which a pseudo continuous effect is executed twice during variable display, and a variation pattern in which a pseudo continuous effect is executed three times during variable display. In addition, in the super reach variation pattern, the variation pattern in which the pseudo continuous effect is executed twice during the variable display is set to have a shorter special figure variation time than the variation pattern in which the pseudo continuous effect is executed 3 times during the variable display. .

In addition, in this feature section 135SG, since the variable display result is set to be a "jackpot" and the jackpot expectation level increases in the order of super reach, normal reach, and non-reach, in the normal reach variation pattern and the super reach variation pattern, The longer the special figure fluctuation time, the higher the expectation of a jackpot.

In other words, regarding the normal reach variation pattern and the super reach variation pattern in this feature section 135SG, the greater the number of times the pseudo continuous performance is executed during the variable display, the higher the jackpot expectation level becomes.

In addition, in this feature section 135SG, as will be described later, the types of these fluctuation patterns are determined first, such as non-reach types, normal reach types, super reach types, etc. After that, the variation pattern to be executed is not determined from the variation patterns belonging to the determined type, but is determined using only the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern without determining these types. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in addition to the random number MR3 for determining the variation pattern, a random number for determining the type of variation pattern may be provided, and from these random numbers for determining the type of variation pattern. The type of variation pattern may be determined first, and then the variation pattern to be executed may be determined from the variation patterns belonging to the determined type.

FIG. 15-9 is an explanatory diagram of a method for determining a variation pattern in this characteristic section 135SG. In this feature section 135SG, the variation pattern determination table to be selected differs depending on the display result of the variable display to be executed and the number of pending memories.

Specifically, as shown in Figure 15-9, if the variable display result is a non-probable variable jackpot, select the jackpot variation pattern determination table A, and use the jackpot variation pattern determination table A to determine the variation pattern. PB1-1 (variation pattern of normal reach jackpot), PB1-2 (variation pattern of normal reach pseudo-continuous performance 1-time jackpot), PB1-3 (variation pattern of super reach pseudo-continuous performance 2-time jackpot), PB1-4 (super It is determined from the variable pattern of reach pseudo consecutive performance 3 times jackpot). In addition, if the variable display result is a probability variable jackpot, select the jackpot variation pattern determination table B, and use the jackpot variation pattern determination table B to change the variation pattern to PB1-1 (normal reach jackpot variation pattern), PB1 Determined from -2 (Normal reach pseudo consecutive performance 1 time jackpot variation pattern), PB1-3 (Normal reach pseudo continuous performance 2 time jackpot variation pattern), PB1-4 (Normal reach pseudo continuous performance 3 time jackpot variation pattern) .

As shown in FIG. 15-9, the jackpot variation pattern determination table A and the jackpot variation pattern determination table B have different determination ratios for PB1-1 to PB1-4. Specifically, in the jackpot fluctuation pattern determination table A, PB1-1 is determined at a rate of 30%, PB1-2 is determined at a rate of 45%, PB1-3 is determined at a rate of 20%, Determine PB1-4 at a rate of 5%. On the other hand, in jackpot fluctuation pattern determination table B, PB1-1 is determined at a rate of 5%, PB1-2 is determined at a rate of 20%, PB1-3 is determined at a rate of 30%, and PB1-1 is determined at a rate of 20%. 4 at a rate of 45%. In other words, in this feature section 135SG, when the variable display result is a probability variable jackpot, the super reach variation pattern is determined at a higher rate than when the variable display result is a non-probability variable jackpot. Furthermore, when paying attention to the number of times pseudo-continuous effects are executed, when the variable display result is a variable probability jackpot, it is easier to execute many pseudo-continuous effects during the variable display than when the variable display result is a non-probable variable jackpot. There is. Therefore, this feature section 135SG allows the player to pay attention to the variation pattern in the variable display and the number of executions of the pseudo continuous performance.

In addition, if the variable display result is a small hit, select the special win fluctuation pattern determination table, and use the special win fluctuation pattern determination table to determine the fluctuation pattern as PC1-1 (special win fluctuation pattern). do.

In addition, if the variable display result is "Low" in the normal gaming state (low base state) and the number of pending memory of variable special symbols is 2 or less, select the fluctuation pattern determination table A for loss and select the corresponding Using fluctuation pattern determination table A for misses, change the variation patterns to PA1-1 (non-reach variation pattern), PA2-1 (normal reach variation pattern), and PA2-2 (normal reach pseudo-continuous performance 1-time variation variation pattern). ), PA2-3 (variation pattern with two missed super reach pseudo consecutive performances), and PA2-4 (variation pattern with three missed super reach pseudo consecutive performances).

In addition, if the variable display result is "Low" in the normal gaming state (low base state) and the number of pending memory of variable special symbols is 3, select the fluctuation pattern determination table B for the loss, and Using fluctuation pattern determination table B, change the fluctuation patterns into PA1-2 (shortened fluctuation pattern with non-reach miss), PA2-1 (variation pattern with normal reach miss), and PA2-2 (variation pattern with one miss of normal reach pseudo-continuous performance). ), PA2-3 (variation pattern with two missed super reach pseudo consecutive performances), and PA2-4 (variation pattern with three missed super reach pseudo consecutive performances).

In addition, if the variable display result is "Low" in the normal gaming state (low base state) and the number of pending memory of variable special symbols is 3, select the fluctuation pattern determination table B for the loss, and Using fluctuation pattern determination table B, change the fluctuation patterns into PA1-2 (shortened fluctuation pattern with non-reach miss), PA2-1 (variation pattern with normal reach miss), and PA2-2 (variation pattern with one miss of normal reach pseudo-continuous performance). ), PA2-3 (variation pattern with two missed super reach pseudo consecutive performances), and PA2-4 (variation pattern with three missed super reach pseudo consecutive performances).

In addition, if the variable display result is "Low" in the normal gaming state (low base state) and the number of pending memory of variable special symbols is 4, select the fluctuation pattern judgment table C for the loss, and select the fluctuation pattern judgment table C for the loss. Using fluctuation pattern determination table C, change the fluctuation patterns into PA1-3 (shortened fluctuation pattern with non-reach miss), PA2-1 (variation pattern with normal reach miss), and PA2-2 (variation pattern with one miss of normal reach pseudo-continuous performance). ), PA2-3 (fluctuation pattern with two missed super reach pseudo consecutive performances), and PA2-4 (fluctuation pattern with three missed super reach pseudo consecutive performances).

In addition, if the variable display result is "miss" in the time saving state (high base state), select the variation pattern determination table D for failure, and change the fluctuation pattern to PA1-4 using the fluctuation pattern determination table D for failure. (time-saving shortening variation pattern with non-reach miss), PA2-1 (variation pattern with normal reach miss), PA2-2 (variation pattern with 1 miss of normal reach pseudo-continuous performance), PA2-3 (super reach pseudo-continuous performance 2 times) It is determined from PA2-4 (variation pattern of failure of 3 times of super reach pseudo consecutive performance).

In other words, when the variable display result is "off" in this feature section 135SG, the special figure is The rate at which variable display is executed is higher due to shortening variation patterns (PA1-2, PA1-3, PA1-4) whose variable display time is shorter than the normal non-reach variation pattern (PA1-1). This makes it possible to prevent the game from being delayed and shorten the period until the next variable display result becomes a jackpot.

The RAM 102 in the feature section 135SG includes a game control data holding area 135SG150 as shown in FIG. is provided. The game control data holding area 135SG150 shown in FIG. 15-10 includes a first special symbol reservation storage section 135SG151A, a second special symbol reservation storage section 135SG151B, a regular symbol reservation storage section 135SG151C, and a game control flag setting section 135SG152. , a game control timer setting section 135SG153, a game control counter setting section 135SG154, and a game control buffer setting section 135SG155.

The first special figure reservation storage unit 135SG151A stores special figures that have not yet started, although the game ball has passed (entered) the first starting prize opening formed by the winning ball device 6A and a starting prize (first starting prize) has occurred. Stores pending data of a figure game (a special figure game using the first special figure on the first special figure display device 4A). As an example, the first special figure reservation storage unit 135SG151A associates the winning order (game ball detection order) to the first starting prize opening with the reservation number, and sets the first starting condition for the passing (entering) of the game ball. Numerical data indicating the random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random number MR2 for determining the type of jackpot, the random number MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern, etc., extracted from the random number circuit 104 etc. by the CPU 103 based on the establishment, are held as pending data. , and are stored until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, "4"). The pending data stored in the first special figure pending storage unit 135SG151A indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is on hold, and the variable display result (special figure display) in this special figure game is suspended. This is pending information that makes it possible to determine whether or not there will be a jackpot based on the result).

The second special figure reservation storage unit 135SG151B indicates that the game ball has passed (entered) the second starting winning opening formed by the variable winning ball device 6B and a starting winning (second starting winning) has occurred, but has not started yet. Stores pending data of a special figure game (a special figure game using the second special figure on the second special figure display device 4B). As an example, the second special figure reservation storage unit 135SG151B associates the winning order (game ball detection order) to the second starting prize opening with the reservation number, and sets the second starting condition for the passing (entering) of the game ball. Numerical data indicating the random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random number MR2 for determining the type of jackpot, the random number MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern, etc., extracted from the random number circuit 104 etc. by the CPU 103 based on the establishment, are held as pending data. is stored until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, "4"). The pending data stored in the second special figure pending storage section 135SG151B indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is on hold, and the variable display result (special figure display) in this special figure game is suspended. This is pending information that makes it possible to determine whether or not it will be a jackpot based on the result).

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

The normal pattern holding storage section 135SG151C stores the holding information of the normal pattern game which has not been started by the normal symbol display 20 even though the game ball passing through the passage gate 41 has been detected by the gate switch 21. For example, the common figure reservation storage unit 135SG151C associates the game balls with the pending numbers in the order in which they pass through the passage gate 41, and determines the common figure display result extracted from the random number circuit 104 etc. by the CPU 103 based on the passing of the game balls. Numerical data indicating the random number MR4 for the purpose is stored as pending data until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, "4").

The game control flag setting section 135SG152 is provided with a plurality of types of flags whose states can be updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko game machine 1 and the like. For example, the game control flag setting unit 135SG152 stores data indicating the value of the flag and data indicating the on state or off state for each of the plurality of types of flags.

The game control timer setting section 135SG153 is provided with various timers used to control the progress of the game in the pachinko game machine 1. For example, the game control timer setting section 135SG153 stores data indicating timer values for each of a plurality of types of timers.

The game control counter setting section 135SG154 is provided with a plurality of types of counters for counting count values used to control the progress of the game in the pachinko game machine 1. For example, the game control counter setting section 135SG154 stores data indicating count values for each of a plurality of types of counters. Here, the game control counter setting section 135SG154 may be provided with a random counter for counting part or all of the gaming random numbers so that the CPU 103 can update them by software.

The random counter of the game control counter setting unit 135SG154 stores random numbers not generated by the random number circuit 104, for example, numerical data indicating random numbers MR2 to MR4, as a random count value, and according to the execution of software by the CPU 103, Numerical data indicating each random value is updated regularly or irregularly. The software executed by the CPU 103 to update the random count value may be for updating the random count value separately from the numerical data updating operation in the random number circuit 104, or may be for updating the random count value separately from the numerical data updating operation in the random number circuit 104, or may be for updating the random count value separately from the numerical data updating operation in the random number circuit 104. The random count value may be updated by performing predetermined processing such as scrambling processing or arithmetic processing on all or part of the numerical data obtained.

The game control buffer setting section 135SG155 is provided with various buffers that temporarily store data used to control the progress of the game in the pachinko game machine 1. For example, the game control buffer setting unit 135SG155 stores data indicating buffer values in each of a plurality of types of buffers.

The RAM 122 mounted on the performance control board 12 is provided with a performance control data holding area 135SG190 as shown in FIG. 15-11(A), for example, as an area for holding various data used to control performance operations. It is being The production control data holding area 135SG190 shown in FIG. 15-11(A) includes a production control flag setting section 135SG191, a production control timer setting section 135SG192, a production control counter setting section 135SG193, and a production control buffer setting section 135SG194. We are prepared.

The production control flag setting section 135SG191 includes multiple types of flags whose states can be updated according to production operation states such as the display state of production images on the screen of the image display device 5, production control commands transmitted from the main board 11, etc. A flag is set. For example, the production control flag setting unit 135SG191 stores data indicating the value of the flag and data indicating the on state or off state for each of the plurality of types of flags.

The performance control timer setting unit 135SG192 is provided with a plurality of types of timers used to control the progress of various performance operations, such as display operations of performance images on the screen of the image display device 5, for example. For example, the production control timer setting section 135SG192 stores data indicating timer values for each of a plurality of types of timers.

The performance control counter setting section 135SG193 is provided with a plurality of types of counters used to control the progress of various performance operations. For example, the production control counter setting section 135SG193 stores data indicating count values for each of a plurality of types of counters.

The performance control buffer setting section 135SG194 is provided with various buffers that temporarily store data used to control the progress of various performance operations. For example, the production control buffer setting unit 135SG194 stores data indicating buffer values in each of a plurality of types of buffers.

In this characteristic section 135SG, data constituting a starting winning reception command buffer 135SG194A as shown in FIG. 15-11(B) is stored in a predetermined area of the performance control buffer setting section 135SG194. The start winning reception command buffer 135SG194A has a storage area (buffer numbers "1-1" to "1-4") corresponding to the maximum value (for example, "4") of the total number of reserved memories of the first special symbol reserved memory. A corresponding area) is provided. In addition, the start winning reception command buffer 135SG194A has a storage area (buffer numbers "2-1" to "2-4") corresponding to the maximum value (for example, "4") of the total number of reserved memories of the second special symbol reserved memory. ”) is provided. When there is a starting prize in the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening, the starting opening winning designation command (first starting opening winning designation command or second starting opening winning designation command), symbol designation command, variable category designation A set of four commands, a command and a pending storage number notification command (a first pending storage number notification command or a second pending storage number notification command), is transmitted from the main board 11 to the production control board 12. The storage area corresponding to the first special figure pending memory and the storage area corresponding to the second special figure pending memory in the starting winning reception command buffer 135SG194A are an area for storing these starting opening winning designation commands and a storage area for storing the symbol designating commands. Indicates the storage area, the area to store the variable category designation command, the area to store the pending storage number notification command, the area to store the pending display flag, and whether or not it is subject to the winning flash effect described later. A storage area (entry) is secured for storing the winning flash performance target flag and the first special figure pending memory and the second special figure pending memory in association with the number of pending memories. ing.

The storage contents of these storage areas (entries) are changed when the start condition is met and the variable display of the highest pending storage (buffer number "1-1" or buffer number "2-1") starts. The content (data) of the pending memory for which the start condition has been met is copied to the active display buffer 135SG194B in FIG. will be deleted. Then, the storage contents of storage areas lower than the deleted reserved storage are shifted one by one to the storage areas above.

As described above, when the variable display of the pending memory (buffer number "1-1" or "2-1") is started, the active display buffer 135SG194B stores the content of the pending memory (for which the start condition is satisfied). Since the data) is copied, as shown in FIG. 15-11(C), a storage area similar to the start winning reception command buffer 135SG194A is provided. In other words, there is an area for storing the starting opening winning designation command, an area for storing the symbol designation command, an area for storing the variable category command, an area for storing the pending storage number notification command, and an area for storing the pending display flag. , and an area for storing a winning flash effect flag indicating whether or not the winning flash effect is to be performed, which will be described later.

In this feature section 135SG, if a starting winning occurs when variable display is not being executed and there is no pending memory, a starting opening winning designation command, a symbol designation command, a variable category command, a pending winning based on the starting winning, etc. The storage number notification command is stored in the active display buffer 135SG194B without passing through the reception command buffer 135SG194A at the time of starting winning. Incidentally, the suspension display flag is set by the performance control CPU 120 executing a prefetch notice setting process (S161) to be described later.

The storage contents of the active display buffer 135SG194B are cleared (deleted) in the special figure waiting process executed when the variable display ends.

Note that the pending display flag is a flag indicating a display mode of an active display corresponding to a pending display or a variable display in progress. Although the details will be described later, in this feature section 135SG, it is possible to suggest the ratio of being controlled to the jackpot gaming state by the display mode of these pending display and active display (value of the pending display flag).

Next, the starting winning determination process of the main feature section 135SG executed in step S101 of FIG. 12 will be explained based on FIG. 15-12. In the starting winning determination process, the CPU 103 first turns on the first starting opening switch 22A based on the detection signal from the first starting opening switch 22A provided corresponding to the first starting winning opening formed by the winning ball device 6A. It is determined whether the state is the same (step 135 SGS101a). At this time, if the first starting port switch 22A is in the ON state (step 135SGS101a; Y), the number of reserved memories of the first special figure, which is the number of reserved memories of the special figure game using the first special figure, is set to the predetermined upper limit. It is determined whether the value (for example, "4" as the upper limit storage number) is reached (step 135SGS102). The CPU 103 only needs to be able to specify the first special symbol pending memory number by reading the first pending memory number count value, which is the stored value of the first pending memory counter provided in the game control counter setting section 135SG154, for example. When the first special symbol pending storage number is not the upper limit value in step 135SGS102 (step 135SGS102; N), for example, the storage value of the starting opening buffer provided in the game control buffer setting section 135SG155 is set to "1" ( Step 135SGS103).

When the first starting port switch 22A is off in step 135SGS101a (step 135SGS101; N), or when the number of first special symbols pending memory has reached the upper limit value in step 135SGS102 (step 135SGS102; Y), the variable Based on the detection signal from the second starting opening switch 22B provided corresponding to the second starting winning opening formed by the winning ball device 6B, it is determined whether the second starting opening switch 22B is in the on state ( Step 135SGS101b). At this time, if the second starting port switch 22B is in the on state (step 135SGS101b; Y), the number of second special figure pending memories, which is the number of pending memories of the special figure game using the second special figure, is set to the predetermined upper limit. It is determined whether the value (for example, "4" as the upper limit storage number) is reached (step 135 SGS105). The CPU 103 should just be able to specify the second special symbol pending storage number by reading the second pending storage number count value which is the stored value of the second pending storage number counter provided in the game control counter setting section 135SG154, for example. When the second special figure pending storage number is not the upper limit value at step 135SGS105 (step 135SGS105; N), for example, the storage value of the starting opening buffer provided in the game control buffer setting section 135SG155 is set to "2" ( Step 135SGS106).

After executing either of the processes of step 135SGS103 and step 135SGS106, the number of special symbols pending stored according to the starting opening buffer value, which is the storage value of the starting opening buffer, is updated to add 1 (step 135SGS107). For example, when the starting port buffer value is "1", the first pending storage number count value is incremented by 1, while when the starting port buffer value is "2", the second pending storage number count value is added by 1. In this way, the first pending memory number count value is 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the first starting prize opening and the first starting condition corresponding to the special pattern game using the first special pattern is satisfied. Updated to increase. In addition, the second pending memory number count value is 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the second starting prize opening and the second starting condition corresponding to the special pattern game using the second special pattern is established. Updated to increase. At this time, the total number of pending memories is also updated by adding 1 (step 135SGS108). For example, the total pending storage number count value, which is the stored value of the total pending storage number counter provided in the game control counter setting section 135SG154, may be updated by adding one.

After executing the process of step 135SGS108, the CPU 103 selects the random number MR1 for special figure display result determination and the jackpot type determination from among the numerical data updated by the random number circuit 104 and the random counter of the game control counter setting unit 135SG154. Numerical data indicating a random number MR2 for use and a random number MR3 for determining a variation pattern are extracted (step 135SGS109). Numerical data indicating each random number value extracted in this way is stored by being set as reservation information at the beginning of a free entry in the special figure reservation storage section according to the starting opening buffer value (step 135SGS110). For example, when the starting opening buffer value is "1", numerical data indicating random numbers MR1 to MR3 is stored in the first special figure reservation storage section 135SG151A, while when the starting opening buffer value is "2", Numerical data indicating random numbers MR1 to MR3 is stored in the second special figure reservation storage section 135SG151B.

The numerical data indicating the random number MR1 for determining the special symbol display result and the random number MR2 for determining the type of jackpot determines whether or not the variable display result of the special symbol or decorative symbol is considered a "jackpot", and whether or not the variable display result is determined by the variable display result. It is used to determine the type of jackpot in the case of "jackpot". The random number value MR3 for determining a variation pattern is used to determine a variation pattern including variable display times of special symbols and decorative symbols. By executing the process of step 135SGS109, the CPU 103 extracts numerical data indicating all of the random numbers used for determining the variable display mode including the variable display results and variable display time of special symbols and decorative symbols.

Following the process of step 135SGS110, transmission settings of a starting slot winning designation command according to the starting slot buffer value are performed (step 135SGS111). For example, when the starting opening buffer value is "1", the production control board Settings are made to send the first starting opening winning designation command to No. 12. On the other hand, when the starting opening buffer value is "2", by storing the storage address of the second starting opening winning designation command table in the ROM 101 in the buffer area of the sending command buffer, Make settings for transmitting the second starting opening winning designation command. The starting opening winning designation command set in this way is transmitted from the main board 11 to the production control board 12 by, for example, executing the command control process in step S27 shown in FIG. 4 after the special symbol process process is completed. transmitted.

Following the process of step 135SGS111, winning random value determination process is executed (step 135SGS112). After that, for example, by storing the storage address of the pending memory number notification command table in the ROM 101 in the buffer area specified by the sending command pointer in the sending command buffer, a pending memory number notification command is sent to the production control board 12. Settings are made for this purpose (step 135 SGS 113). The pending storage number notification command set in this way is transmitted from the main board 11 to the production control board 12 by, for example, executing the command control process of step S27 shown in FIG. 5 after the special symbol process process is completed. transmitted.

After executing the process of step 135SGS113, it is determined whether the starting port buffer value is "1" (step 135SGS114). At this time, if the starting port buffer value is "1" (step 135SGS114; Y), the starting port buffer is cleared and its stored value is initialized to "0" (step 135SGS115), and then the process of step 135SGS104 is started. move on. On the other hand, when the starting opening buffer value is "2" (step 135SGS114; N), the starting opening buffer is cleared and its stored value is initialized to "0" (step 135SGS116), and then the starting winning prize is Finish the process. Thereby, even if both the first starting port switch 22A and the second starting port switch 22B simultaneously detect a valid starting winning of a game ball, processing based on the detection of both valid starting winnings can be surely completed.

FIG. 15-13(A) is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step 135SGS112 of FIG. 15-12 as the winning random value determination process. In this feature section 135SG, when variable display of special symbols and decorative symbols is started, special symbol normal processing (step S110 in FIG. 12) is performed to treat the special symbol display result (variable display result of special symbol) as a "jackpot". A determination is made as to whether or not to control to a jackpot gaming state. Further, in the variation pattern setting process (step S111 in FIG. 12), a variation pattern that specifically defines the variable display mode of the decorative pattern is determined.

On the other hand, apart from these determinations, at the timing when the game ball is detected at the starting winning hole (the first starting winning hole or the second starting winning hole), the CPU 103 executes the winning random value determination process of step 135SGS112. By doing so, it is determined whether or not the jackpot symbol is determined to be stopped and displayed as a special symbol display result, and whether or not the variable display mode of the decorative symbol becomes a predetermined display mode with super reach is determined. As a result, before the variable display of special symbols and decorative symbols based on the detection of the game ball that has entered the starting prize opening starts, that is, before it is determined whether or not to win the jackpot at the start of the variable display. Beforehand, it is determined whether the special figure display result will be a "jackpot" or which category the variable display mode of the decorative pattern will be, and based on this determination result, the performance control CPU 120 etc. , as will be described later, a preview effect such as a pre-read preview effect is executed.

In the winning random value determination process shown in FIG. 15-13(A), the CPU 103 first checks the status of the time saving flag and probability change flag provided in the game control flag setting section 135SG152, etc. The current gaming state in machine 1 is specified (step 135SGS121). The CPU 103 specifies that the variable probability state is in the variable probability state when the variable probability flag is in the on state, and specifies that the state is in the reduced time state when the variable variable probability flag is in the off state and the time saving flag is in the on state, and when both the variable variable flag and the time saving flag are in the state When it is off, it may be specified that it is in the normal state.

Following the process of step 135SGS121, special figure display result determination table 1 shown in FIG. 15-6 is selected and set (step 135SGS122). Thereafter, it is determined whether the numerical data indicating the random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result extracted in step 135SGS109 of FIG. 15-12 is within a predetermined jackpot determination range (step 135SGS123). In the jackpot judgment range, individual judgment values assigned to the special figure display result of "jackpot" in the special figure display result judgment table 1 selected by the process of step 135SGS122 are set, and the CPU 103 uses the random number MR1 and each judgment value. It is only necessary to determine the presence or absence of a judgment value that matches the random value MR1 by comparing the values one by one. Alternatively, by setting numerical values indicating the minimum value (lower limit value) and maximum value (upper limit value) of the judgment value included in the jackpot judgment range, the CPU 103 calculates the random value MR1 and the minimum value or maximum value of the jackpot judgment range. It is only necessary to determine whether or not the random number value MR1 is within the jackpot determination range by comparison. At this time, by determining that the random number MR1 is within the jackpot determination range, it can be determined that the variable display result based on the pending data including the random number MR1 is determined to be a "jackpot".

If it is determined in step 135SGS123 that it is not within the jackpot determination range, that is, if it is determined that there is no jackpot in the variable display (step 135SGS123; N), the special figure display result determination table shown in FIG. 15-6 2 is selected and set (step 135 SGS124). Thereafter, it is determined whether the numerical data indicating the random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result extracted in step 135SGS109 of FIG. 15-12 is within a predetermined small hit determination range (step 135SGS125).

If the numerical data indicating the random number MR1 is within a predetermined small hit determination range, that is, if it is determined that there will be a small hit in the variable display (step 135SGS125; Y), the variable display result is determined to be a "small hit". Execute the transmission setting of the 6th symbol designation command, which is a symbol designation command according to the result (step 135SGS126), select and set the special winning variation pattern determination table (step 135SGS127), and proceed to step 135SGS138. .

If the numerical data indicating the random number MR1 is not within the predetermined small hit determination range, that is, if the variable display result is a "miss" in the variable display, a symbol will be displayed according to the variable display result being a "miss". The transmission setting of the first symbol designation command, which is the designation command, is executed (step 135SGS128), and it is determined whether the time saving flag is on, that is, whether the current gaming state is the time saving state (step 135SGS128). 135SGS129). If the time saving flag is off (step 135SGS129; N), select and set the variation pattern determination table A for failure, and if the time saving flag is on (step 135SGS129; Y), determine the variation pattern for failure. Table D is selected and set (step 135SGS131). The error variation pattern determination table A is used when the number of pending memories is two or less. Further, the losing variation pattern determination table D is a losing variation pattern determining table used when the gaming state is a high base state in which time saving control is being executed.

In addition to these fluctuation pattern determination table A for failure and fluctuation pattern determination table D for failure, this feature section 135SG also stores fluctuation pattern determination table B for failure, which is used when the number of pending memories is three. , an error variation pattern determination table C used when the number of pending memories is 4 is prepared in advance, but as shown in FIG. 15-9, among these error variation pattern determination tables A to C. , In the variation pattern determination table A for misses, 600 judgment values from 0 to 599 are assigned to the non-reach variation patterns within the range that the random value MR3 for variation pattern determination can take, and In the fluctuation pattern determination table B, 700 determination values from 0 to 699 are assigned to the non-reach fluctuation pattern out of the range that the random value MR3 for fluctuation pattern determination can take, and the fluctuation pattern determination table for outliers is assigned. In C, 800 determination values from 0 to 799 are assigned to the non-reach fluctuation pattern out of the possible range of the random value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern. On the other hand, in the fluctuation pattern determination tables A to C for losing, 97 determination values from 901 to 997 are assigned to the super reach fluctuation pattern out of the range that the random value MR3 for fluctuation pattern determination can take. .

Therefore, by determining the fluctuation pattern using the variation pattern determination table A for failure in step 135SGS126, the determination of non-reach and super reach will always be non-reach or super reach even if the number of reserved memories changes after the determination. Since this is a fluctuation pattern, the fluctuation pattern determination table A for losing is used to determine when a starting prize is won.

In addition, if it is determined in step 135SGS123 that it is within the jackpot determination range, that is, if it is determined that there will be a jackpot during variable display (step 135SGS123; Y), as shown in FIG. 15-13 (A), , the jackpot type is determined based on the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type (step 135 SGS132). At this time, the CPU 103 operates according to the variable special figure (the "first special figure" corresponding to "1" or the "second special figure" corresponding to "2") specified corresponding to the starting opening buffer value. , selects table data for jackpot type determination from table data configuring the jackpot type determination table. Then, by referring to the selected table data for determining the jackpot type, it is determined which of the plurality of jackpot types is to be determined.

In addition, the symbol designation command according to the determined jackpot type, that is, the second symbol designation command if it is a probability variable jackpot A, the third symbol designation command if it is a probability variable jackpot B, and the third symbol specification command if it is a probability variable jackpot C. executes the transmission setting of the 4th symbol designation command, and if it is a non-variable jackpot, the 5th symbol designation command (step 135 SGS133), and then determines whether the determined jackpot type is a non-probable variable jackpot. (Step 135 SGS134). If the determined jackpot type is a non-probable variable jackpot (step 135SGS134; Y), select and set the jackpot variation pattern determination table A as a table for determining the jackpot variation pattern (step 135SGS135), and step Proceed to 135SGS138.

Further, when the determined jackpot type is a variable probability jackpot (step 135SGS134; N), the jackpot variation pattern determination table B is selected and set (step 135SGS136), and the process proceeds to step 135SGS138.

After executing any of the processes in step 135SGS127, step 135SGS130, step 135SGS131, step 135SGS135, and step 135SGS136, each fluctuation pattern determination table set in each of these steps and a numerical value indicating the random value MR3 for fluctuation pattern determination are Using the data, a fluctuation category is determined according to the range of determination values including the random value MR3 (step 135 SGS138). In this feature section 135SG, as shown in FIG. 15-13(B), at least when the variable display result is "miss", the variable display mode is "non-reach" regardless of the total number of pending memories. A variable category that is a variable display mode of "Super Reach", a variable category of "Other" that is a variable display mode other than "Non-reach" and "Super Reach" (for example, normal reach), It is sufficient if it can be determined based on the random value MR3 whether or not such a fluctuation category is determined.

Thereafter, a setting is made to transmit a variable category designation command according to the determination result of the process of step 135SGS138 to the production control board 12 (step 135SGS139), and then the winning random number value determination process is ended.

FIG. 15-14 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S75 of FIG. 8 as the command analysis process. In the command analysis process shown in FIGS. 15-14, the production control CPU 120 first checks the storage contents of the production control command reception buffer, and receives the reception from the main board 11 via the relay board 15. It is determined whether there is a command (step 135 SGS 221). At this time, if there is no received command (step 135SGS221; N), the command analysis process ends.

If there is a received command in step 135SGS221 (step 135SGS221; Y), it is determined whether or not the received command is the first starting opening prize designation command, for example by checking the MODE data of the received command. (Step 135 SGS222).

If the received command is not the first starting slot winning designation command at step 135SGS222 (step 135SGS222; N), it is determined whether the received command is the second starting slot winning designation command (step 135SGS224).

If the received command is not the second starting opening winning designation command at step 135SGS224 (step 135SGS224; N), it is determined whether the received command is a symbol designation command (step 135SGS226). If the received command is not a symbol designation command at step 135SGS226 (step 135SGS226; N), it is determined whether the received command is a variable category command (step 135SGS227). If the received command is not a variable category command in step 135SGS227 (step 135SGS227; N), it is determined whether the received command is a first pending storage number notification command (step 135SGS228).

If the received command is not the first pending storage number notification command at step 135SGS228 (step 135SGS228; N), it is determined whether the received command is the second pending storage number notification command (step 135SGS230).

If the received command in step 135SGS222 is the first starting gate winning designation command (step 135SGS222; Y), or if the received command in step 135SGS224 is the second starting gate winning designation command (step 135SGS224; Y), in step 135SGS226 If the received command is a symbol designation command (step 135SGS226; Y), if the received command is a variable category command in step 135SGS227 (step 135SGS227; Y), then in step 135SGS228, the received command is the first pending storage number notification command. (135SGS228; Y), and in step 135SGS230, if the received command is the second pending storage number notification command (step 135SGS230; Y), the received command is transferred to the starting prize receiving command buffer 135SG194A shown in FIG. 15-11. It is stored at the beginning of the free area in the active display buffer 135SG194B (step 135SGS233), and the process returns to step 135SGS221.

Specifically, in step 135SGS233, if there is no pending memory and variable display is not being executed, the received command is stored in the active display buffer 135SG194B, and if there is pending memory or variable display is not being executed, the received command is stored in the active display buffer 135SG194B. , the received command may be stored at the beginning of the free area in the start winning reception command buffer 135SG194A.

In addition, if a pending storage number notification command (first pending storage number notification command or second pending storage number notification command) is received together with a variable display start command (first variable display start command or second variable display start command), , the pending storage number notification command may not be stored in the start winning reception command buffer 135SG194A. That is, it is only necessary to sequentially store the effect control commands received in response to the occurrence of a starting prize winning from the beginning of the empty area in the starting winning receiving command buffer 135SG194A.

If the received command is not the second pending storage number notification command in step 135SGS230 (step 135SGS230; N), settings are made in accordance with other received commands (step 135SGS234), and the process returns to step 135SGS221.

In addition, in the command analysis process of this feature section 135SG, if the received command is any of the starting opening winning designation command, symbol designation command, variable category command, and pending storage number notification command, the received command is used at the starting winning time. Although the format in which the received command is sequentially stored from the beginning of the free area of the received command buffer 135SG194A is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this. When the received command is the 1st starting opening prize designation command, the command is used to notify the number of reserved storage numbers. If a timer is set to wait for the reception of the number of pending memories, and if no pending memory number notification command is received before the timer times out, the pending memory of the entry that has not received the pending memory number notification command will be processed as described below. It may be set to be excluded from the reading preview performance.

Next, the production control process processing in the feature section 135SG will be explained. As shown in FIG. 15-15, in the production control process processing, the production control CPU 120 executes the prefetch notice setting process (step S161), and then displays the active display area 135SG005A, the first pending memory display area 135SG005D, and the second pending display area 135SG005A. A specific display start effect execution process (step 135SGS162) is executed to execute a specific display start effect as a display start animation of the pending display in the storage display area 135SG005U and a display start animation of the active display in the active display area 135SG005A. Further, after the specific display start performance execution process, the performance control CPU 120 performs a winning flash performance execution process (step 135SGS163) to execute a winning flash performance, and a pending display after the above-mentioned specific display start performance has ended. A specific display for executing a specific display rotation display effect (see Figures 15-19 (B-1) to 15-19 (B-4)) as a rotation animation according to the value of the display mode flag of the active display. In the rotating display performance execution process (step 135SGS164), when it is decided to execute the suspended display preview performance as a pre-read preview in the feature section 135SG, the variable display based on the suspended memory that is the target of the suspended display preview performance ends. Until then, a starting exit lamp lighting performance execution process (step 135SG165) is executed to execute a starting exit lamp lighting performance that causes the starting exit lamp 135SG009S to emit light in a color corresponding to the display mode of the hold display/active display based on the hold memory. Then, any one of steps S170 to S177 is executed.

Note that the specific display rotating display effect execution processing in this feature section 135SG includes processing for shifting each pending display to the next display position based on the start of the variable display and displaying it as a rotating animation, and processing for displaying the pending display as an active display. It also includes processing for shifting to the display area 135SG005A and displaying it as a rotating animation.

FIG. 15-16 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step 161 of FIG. 15-15 as the prefetch notice setting process. In the prefetch notice setting process, the performance control CPU 120 first checks the start winning reception command buffer 135SG194A or the active display buffer 135SG194B (step 135SGS240) to determine whether there is an entry for which the display mode flag is not set. Determination is made (step 135SGS241). If there is no entry for which the display mode flag is not set (Step 135SGS241; N), the prefetch notice setting process ends; if there is an entry for which the display mode flag is not set (Step 135SGS241; Y), the prefetch notice setting process is already displayed. It is determined whether there is an entry whose mode flag is set to "1" or "2", that is, whether or not the pending display preview effect as a pre-read preview effect is already being executed (step 135 SGS242). .

If there is no entry whose display mode flag is set to "1" or "2" (step 135SGS242; N), it is further determined whether or not the symbol designation command of the entry indicates a small hit (step 135SGS243). If the symbol designation command of the entry does not indicate a small hit (Step 135SGS243; N), the variable display result is specified from the symbol designation command of the entry (Step 135SGS244a), and the variable category is specified from the fluctuation category command of the entry. (Step 135SGS244b). Then, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute the pending display preview effect and the display pattern based on the specified variable display result and variable category (step 135SGS245).

Specifically, as shown in Figure 15-17, if the variable display result is off and the variable category is non-reach, there is a 95% chance that the pending display preview performance will not be executed (pending display or active display). The display mode is decided to be the display pattern α) which is white, and it is decided to execute the pending display notice effect at a rate of 5% using the display pattern β (the display mode of the pending display or active display is blue), and 0% It is decided to execute the hold display preview performance in the display pattern γ (the display mode of hold display or active display is red) at a ratio of .

In addition, if the variable display result is a failure and the variable category is other (normal reach), 80% of the time the pending display notice effect will not be executed (the display pattern α in which the display mode of the pending display or active display is white) ), it is decided to execute the pending display preview effect at a rate of 20% in the display pattern β (the display mode of pending display or active display is blue), and the display pattern to display the pending display notice effect at a rate of 0%. It is decided to execute the process in γ (the display mode of pending display or active display is red).

In addition, if the variable display result is a failure and the variable category is super reach, there is a 65% chance that the pending display notice effect will not be executed (display pattern α in which the display mode of the pending display or active display is white). It was decided to execute the pending display preview effect at a rate of 25% in the display pattern β (the display mode of the pending display or active display is blue), and at a rate of 10%, the pending display preview effect was executed in the display pattern γ ( It is decided to execute the display mode of the pending display or active display in red).

In addition, if the variable display result is a jackpot, it is decided that the pending display notice effect will not be executed at a rate of 15% (display pattern α in which the display mode of the pending display or active display is white), and at a rate of 30%. It has been decided to execute the pending display preview effect in display pattern β (display mode of pending display or active display is blue), and the pending display preview effect is executed in display pattern γ (display mode of pending display or active display) at a rate of 55%. (in red).

In other words, in this feature section 135SG, when the pending display and active display are displayed in red, the probability that the target variable display result will be a jackpot (jackpot expectation level) is highest, and when the pending display and active display are displayed in white. It is set so that the probability of the target variable display result being a loss is highest when the result is the highest (Jackpot expectation level according to the display color of the pending display or active display: red > blue > white).

Returning to FIG. 15-16, the performance control CPU 120 determines whether or not it has been decided to execute the pending display preview performance in step 135SGS245 (step 135SGS246). If it is determined in step 135SGS245 to execute the pending display preview effect (step 135SGS246; Y), a value ("1" or "2") corresponding to the determined display pattern is set in the display mode flag of the entry ( Step 135SGS247), the prefetch notice setting process ends.

In addition, if there is an entry whose display mode flag is already set to "1" or "2" (Step 135SGS242; Y), if the symbol designation command of the entry indicates a small hit (Step 135SGS243; Y) If it is decided not to execute the pending display preview effect (step 135SGS246; N), set the display mode flag of the entry to "0" corresponding to the non-execution of the ``drill'' display preview effect (step 135SGS248); The prefetch notice setting process ends.

Note that this feature section 135SG exemplifies a form that can be executed as a pending display preview performance by combining a pre-read preview performance that determines the display format of the pending display and a performance that determines the display format of the active display. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it is also possible to separately execute the pre-read preview effect that determines the display mode of the pending display and the effect that determines the display mode of the active display as different effects. good.

FIG. 15-18 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step 135SGS162 of FIG. 15-15 as the specific display start effect execution process. In the specific display start effect execution process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether either the specific display start effect A or the specific display start effect B is being executed (step 135SGS251). In addition, whether specific display start effect A or specific display start effect B is being executed depends on whether the process timer for specific display start effect A or the process timer for specific display start effect B, which will be described later, is in operation. The judgment can be made depending on whether

If specific display start effect A or specific display start effect B is not being executed (step 135SGS251; N), check whether a start win designation command is received (whether the start win designation command reception flag is set or not) is determined (step 135SGS252). If the start winning designation command is not received (step 135SGS252; N), the specific display start performance execution process is ended. In addition, if a starting winning designation command has been received (step 135SGS252; Y), a newly generated pending memory entry is identified by referring to the starting winning receiving command buffer 135SG194A and the active display buffer 135SG194B ( 263SGS273), it is determined whether or not the first special symbol is reserved (step 135SGS253a). It should be noted that whether or not it is the first special figure pending storage may be determined based on the starting opening winning designation command stored in the entry.

If the entry (identified entry) is not the first special figure pending memory (step 135SGS253a; N), the process advances to step 135SGS255, and if the entry is the first special figure pending memory (step 135SGS253a; Y), the specified entry is It is determined whether or not the display mode flag of the entered entry is 0, that is, whether or not this entry is the target of the pending display preview effect (step 135SGS254). If the display mode flag of the specified entry is 0, that is, if the entry is not the target of the pending display preview performance (step 135SGS254; Y), the process advances to step 135SGS255.

In the process of step 135SGS255, the effect control CPU 120 selects the process table for specific display start effect A according to the display position of the specific display (suspended display or active display). Then, a process timer for specific display start effect A is started (step 135SGS256).

In addition, if the display mode flag of the specified entry is not 0, that is, if the entry is the target of the pending display preview effect (step 135SGS254; N), the display position of the specific display (pending display or active display) The corresponding process table for specific display start effect B is selected (step 135SGS257). Then, a process timer for specific display start performance B is started (step 135SGS258).

After executing step 135SGS256 or step 135SGS258, the effect control CPU 120 controls the effect device according to the contents of process data 1 of the set specific display start effect process table (step 135SGS259), and ends the specific display start effect execution process. .

Further, when the specific display start effect A or the specific display start effect B is being executed (step 135SGS251; Y), the effect control CPU 120 uses the process timer for the specific display start effect that is being executed (the process for the specific display start effect A). The value of the timer or the process timer for specific display start effect B) is reduced by 1 (step 135 SGS260), and the process timer for the specific display start effect that has been reduced by 1 (the process timer for the specific display start effect that is currently being executed) times out. It is determined whether or not it has been done (step 135SGS261). If the process timer for specific display start effect that is being executed does not time out (step 135SGS261; N), the effect device is controlled in accordance with the process data of the process timer for specific display start effect that is being executed (step 135SGS262), the specific display start effect execution process ends.

In addition, if the process timer for specific display start effect that is being executed times out (step 135SGS261; Y), it is determined whether the process timer for specific display start effect is the last process timer for specific display start effect. (Step 135SGS263). When the last specific display start effect process timer times out (step 135SGS263; Y), the specific display start effect is ended (step 135SGS267), and the specific display start effect execution process is ended. If the process timer for the last specific display start effect has not timed out (step 135SGS263; N), the process data is switched, the process timer for the next specific display start effect is started, and the next specific display start effect is started. The production device is controlled according to the content corresponding to the process data of the process timer (step 135SGS264, step 135SGS265, step 135SGS266), and the specific display start production execution process is ended.

As described above, in this feature section 135SG, if a starting prize occurs and it is decided not to perform a pre-read preview effect (pending display notice effect) based on the starting winning, or if the starting winning occurs in the second In the case of a starting prize in the starting opening, as shown in Figure 15-19 (A), Figure 15-19 (B), Figure 15-19 (B-1) to Figure 15-19 (B-4). , at a position corresponding to the number of pending memories in the active display area 135SG005A or the pending memory display areas 135SG005D, 135SG005U, an appearance animation in which a pending display (active display) gradually appears from the bottom to the top is displayed as specific display start effect A. .

In addition, in this feature section 135SG, the period from the occurrence of a starting prize to the end of the appearance animation of the pending display (active display) as the specific display start effect A is about 0.2 seconds. Then, the pending display (active display) after the end of the specific display start effect A is as the above-mentioned specific display rotation display effect in the active display area 135SG005A or the pending memory display area 135SG005D, 135SG005U, like other pending displays and active displays. Shift to display with rotation animation.

In addition, if a starting prize has occurred, and it has been decided to execute a pre-read notice performance (pending display notice performance) based on the starting prize, and the starting prize is a starting prize in the first starting gate, As shown in Figures 15-20(A) to 15-20(C) and Figures 15-20(C-1) to 15-20(C-4), as specific display start effect B, first, the image An animation in which the character A appears from the winning flash lamp 135SG009F is displayed on the display device 5. After the character A appears from the winning flash lamp 135SG009F, the variable display is executed at the timing of the start winning, or if the first special figure pending memory already exists, the character A An animation of moving to the 1 pending storage display area 135SG005D is displayed. At this time, the character A is displayed overlapping a part of the active display area 135SG005A in the process of moving to the first reserved storage display area 135SG005D.

Then, when the character A moves to the first reserved memory display area 135SG005D, as shown in FIGS. 15-20 (C-1) to 15-20 (C-4), the character A An animation that attacks (acts on) the position where the hold display is displayed is displayed. When the display of the animation ends, an appearance animation is displayed in which a hold display gradually appears from the bottom to the top at the position where the character A attacked.

In this feature section 135SG, the period from the occurrence of a starting prize to the end of the animation in which the character A attacks the position where the pending display in the first pending memory display area 135SG005D is displayed as the specific display start effect B is approximately 1 second, and the period from the end of the animation to the end of the appearance animation of the suspended display is approximately 0.2 seconds. In other words, when performing specific display start effect B targeting the pending display of the first special symbol, it takes 1.2 seconds from the time a starting prize occurs until the display of the pending display based on the starting prize is completed. . Then, the hold display after the end of the specific display start performance B transitions to a rotating animation display in the first hold storage display area 135SG005D as the above-mentioned specific display rotation display performance, similar to other hold displays and active displays.

In addition, when the character A appears from the winning flash lamp 135SG009F as the specific display start effect B, if the variable display is not executed at the timing of the start winning and the first special figure pending memory does not exist. , an animation in which character A moves to active display area 135SG005A is displayed. Then, when the character A moves to the active display area 135SG005A, the active display is displayed based on the starting prize, as in Figures 15-20 (C-1) to 15-20 (C-4). An animation of attacking (acting) on the active display area 135SG005A is displayed. When the display of the animation ends, an appearance animation is displayed in which the active display gradually appears from the bottom to the top at the position where the character A attacked.

In this feature section 135SG, the period from the occurrence of a starting prize to the end of the animation in which character A attacks the active display area 135SG005A as the specific display start effect B is about 0.5 seconds, The period from when the active display appearance animation ends is about 0.2 seconds. That is, when performing the specific display start performance B targeting the active display, it takes 0.7 seconds from the occurrence of a starting prize to the completion of the display of the active display based on the starting winning. Then, the active display after the end of the specific display start effect B shifts to a rotating animation display in the active display area 135SG005A as the above-described specific display rotating display effect.

15-21 and 15-22 are flowcharts showing an example of the process executed in step 135SGS163 of FIG. 15-21 as the winning flash effect execution process. In the winning flash performance execution process, the performance control CPU 120 first checks the starting winning receiving command buffer 135SG194A and the active display buffer 135SG194B (step 135SGS272), and displays the starting winning receiving command buffer 135SG194A and the active display buffer 135SG194B. It is determined whether there is an entry whose mode flag is set to "1" or "2", that is, whether or not the pending display preview effect is being executed (step 135SGS273).

If there is an entry in which the display mode flag is set to "1" or "2" (step 135SGS273; Y), the performance control CPU 120 determines whether the entry is based on a winning start at the first starting opening. It is determined whether or not (step 135SGS274). It should be noted that whether or not the entry is based on a starting prize in the first starting hole may be determined from the starting hole winning designation command stored in the entry.

If the entry is an entry based on a starting prize into the first starting opening (step 135SGS274; Y), the performance control CPU 120 determines whether the gaming state is the normal state or not (step 135SGS275). If the gaming state is the normal state (step 135SGS275; Y), it is further determined whether the value of the production control process flag is between 0 and 3, that is, whether the gaming state is the jackpot gaming state or the small winning gaming state. It is determined whether or not (step 135SGS276). If the value of the production control process flag is one of 0 to 3 (step 135SGS276; Y), the fluctuation category of the entry (the entry whose display mode flag is set to "1" or "2") is super. It is determined whether it is reach (step 135SGS277).

If the variable category of the entry is super reach (step 135SGS277; Y), it is determined whether the value of the production control process flag is 2, that is, whether variable display is being executed (step 135SGS278). When the value of the performance control process flag is 2 (step 135SGS278; Y), the performance control CPU 120 determines whether the ready-to-win performance is being executed (step 135SGS279). It should be noted that whether or not the ready-to-win effect is being executed may be determined based on the contents of the variable display process data.

If the value of the performance control process flag is not 2 (step 135SGS278; N) or if the reach performance is not being executed (step 135SGS279; N), the performance control CPU 120 executes the winning flash performance based on the variable display result.・Determine non-execution. Incidentally, the variable display result may be specified from the symbol designation command of the entry for which the winning flash effect flag is not set.

As shown in FIG. 15-24, if the variable display result is a loss, execution of the winning flash effect is determined at a rate of 10%, and non-execution of the winning flash effect is determined at a rate of 90%. In addition, when the variable display result is a jackpot, execution of the flash effect upon winning is determined at a rate of 20%, and non-execution of the flash effect upon winning is determined at a rate of 80%.

In other words, in this feature section 135SG, when the winning flash performance is executed from the start winning time, the ratio of being controlled to the jackpot game state is set higher than when the winning flash performance is not executed.

Returning to FIG. 15-21, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it has been decided to execute the winning flash effect (step 135SG279b). If it has been decided to execute the winning flash effect (Step 135SG279b; Y), the winning flash effect flag of the entry (the entry for which the winning flash effect flag is not set) is set as the target of the winning flash effect. is set to "1" indicating that it is a pending memory (step 135SG280), and the winning flash effect execution flag is turned on (step 135SG280a). The process table for the flash performance at the time of winning in the previous period is selected, the process timer for the flash performance at the time of winning in the previous period is started, the performance device is controlled according to the contents of the process data 1 (steps 135SGS281 to 135SGS283), and the process proceeds to step 135SGS292.

As shown in Figure 15-23, the flash effect at the time of winning in the first period is the flash effect at the time of winning in the first period for 1.5 seconds from the occurrence of the starting winning by the flash lamp 135SG009F for winning the prize and the game effect lamp 9. (As shown in FIGS. 15-26(A) and 15-26(B), the winning flash lamp 135SG009F and the game effect lamp 9 are lit at a high brightness C1. This is a performance that causes the speakers 8L and 8R to output a sound corresponding to the winning flash performance at a volume V1, and displays the effect image 135SG005E of the winning flash lamp 135SG009F on the image display device 5. In addition, the sound corresponding to the winning flash effect in this feature section 135SG is the sound corresponding to the first winning flash effect that is output during the execution of the first winning flash effect, and the second winning flash effect that is output during the execution of the second winning flash effect. When the flash is produced, it is divided into corresponding sound and sound. Among these, as the sound corresponding to the flash effect at the time of winning in the first period, a sound having a relatively short output period (for example, 1 second), such as an electronic sound or the voice sound of a specific character, may be output once. Further, as the sound corresponding to the flash effect at the time of winning in the later period, it is sufficient to repeatedly output a sound having a longer output period than the sound corresponding to the flash effect at the time of winning in the earlier period, such as dedicated BGM or SE (sound effect). In addition, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this feature section 135SG, in addition to the above-mentioned sound corresponding to the flash effect at the time of winning, a plurality of effect sounds such as the sound corresponding to the preview effect and the sound corresponding to the variable display, which will be described later, are generated in different ways using different channels. Simultaneous output from speakers 8L and 8R is possible depending on the volume.

In addition, if the entry is an entry based on winning the second starting opening (step 135SG274; N), and if the gaming state is not the normal state (step 135SG275; N), the performance control process flag is either 0 to 3. If not (Step 135SG276; N), if the variable category of the entry is not Super Reach (Step 135SG277; N), if the reach effect is being executed (Step 135SG279; Y), do not execute the flash effect when winning a prize. If it is determined (Step 135SG279b), the winning flash performance target flag of the entry is set to "0" indicating that it is not eligible for the winning flash performance (Step 135SG279c), and the winning flash performance execution process is executed. finish.

In addition, when the winning flash effect execution flag is on in step 135SGS271 (step 135SGS271; Y), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the process timer for the previous winning flash effect is in operation (step 135SGS271; Y). 135SGS284). If the process timer for the flash performance at the time of winning in the previous period is operating (Step 135SGS284; Y), the value of the process timer for the flash performance at the time of winning in the previous period is -1 (Step 135SGS285), and the value of the process timer for the flash performance at the time of winning in the previous period is decreased by 1, and then the process timer for the flash performance at the time of winning in the previous period is decremented by 1. It is determined whether or not the process timer for flash effect at the time of winning has timed out (step 135SGS286). If the process timer for the flash performance at the time of winning in the previous period has not timed out (step 135SGS286; N), the performance control CPU 120 operates the performance device according to the process data of the process timer for the flash performance at the time of winning in the previous period that is being executed. control (step 135SGS287), and proceeds to step 135SGS292.

Further, when the process timer for the flash effect at the time of winning in the previous period has timed out (step 135SGS286; Y), it is determined whether the process timer for the flash effect at the time of the last period winning has timed out (step 135SGS288). If the process timer for the flash performance at the time of winning in the last previous period has not timed out (step 135SGS288; N), the performance control CPU 120 switches the process data and starts the process timer for the flash performance at the time of winning in the next previous period. Then, the production device is controlled in accordance with the process data of the process timer for the flash production at the time of winning the next first period (step 135SGS289, step 135SGS290, step 135SGS291), and the process proceeds to step 135SGS292.

Then, in step 135SGS292, the performance control CPU 120 controls the game effect lamps 9 (main lamp 9a, frame lamp 9b, attacker lamp 9c, movable lamp 9d) excluding the button lamp 135SG009X and the stick lamp 135SG009Y, and the winning flash lamp 135SG009F. is controlled to flash in a manner corresponding to the flash effect at the time of winning in the first period. In addition, a sound corresponding to the winning flash effect is output from the speakers 8L and 8R at the volume V1 (step 135SGS293), and the winning flash effect execution process is ended. In addition, as a mode corresponding to the first-term winning flash performance, the main lamp 9a, the frame lamp 9b, the attacker lamp 9c, the movable body lamp 9d, and the winning flash lamp 135SG009F may be repeatedly emitted in white or red. In addition, the modes corresponding to the flash effect when winning are the game effect lamps 9 (main lamp 9a, frame lamp 9b, attacker lamp 9c, movable lamp 9d) excluding the button lamp 135SG009X and stick lamp 135SG009Y, and the flash when winning. It is sufficient to cause the lamp 135SG009F to emit light in the same color.

Further, in step 135SGS288, when the process timer for the last first-term winning flash effect times out (step 135SGS288; Y), the performance control CPU 120 ends the first-term winning flash effect (step 135SGS294). Then, the process table for the flash performance at the time of winning in the second half is selected, the process timer for the flash performance at the time of winning in the second half is started, the performance device is controlled according to the contents of the process data 1 (steps 135SGS294 to 135SGS297), and the process proceeds to step 135SGS307.

As shown in Figure 15-23, the flash performance at the time of winning in the second half is the period from the end of the flash performance at the time of winning in the first period to the start timing of the reach performance of the super reach in the target variable display. A silhouette image of the character A imitated by the winning flash lamp 135SG009F is displayed on the image display device 5 by blinking in a manner corresponding to the winning flash effect and outputting a sound corresponding to the winning flash effect from the speakers 8L and 8R at a volume V1. This is an effect that displays 135SG005S. As a mode corresponding to the flash performance at the time of winning in the second half, the lamp 135SG009F for flash at the time of winning may repeatedly emit light in white or red in the same way as the flash performance at the time of winning in the first half. In addition, since the flash effect at the time of winning a prize in the second period is carried out at a lower brightness than the flash effect at the time winning a prize in the first period (see Figure 15-28), the light emitting mode of the flash lamp 135SG009F for the actual winning flash in the flash effect at the time of winning a prize in the second period is as follows. The light will be emitted in a darker color than the flash effect during the previous period.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 15-27 (A), the game effect lamp 9 (particularly the frame lamp 9b) has a luminance of C2, which is lower than the luminance C1 described above, during a period other than the execution of the flash effect at the time of winning in the first period. The light turns on and off (flashing) repeatedly. In particular, the blinking cycle at brightness C2 is longer than the blinking cycle when the flash effect is executed at the time of winning in the previous period, and during the blinking, as shown in Figures 15-27 (B) to 15-27 (D). Thus, the frame lamp 9b is configured to blink while changing the emitted light color in stages at a plurality of locations in a manner corresponding to the background image displayed on the image display device 5. For this reason, the game effect lamp 9 during a period other than the execution of the flash performance at the time of winning in the previous period has a lower impression on the player than the game effect lamp 9 during the execution of the flash performance at the time of winning in the previous period.

In addition, if the process timer for the flash performance at the time of winning in the first period is not operating in step 135SGS284, that is, if the process timer for the flash performance at the time of winning in the second period is in operation (step 135SGS284; N), the CPU 120 for controlling the performance The value of the process timer for flash effect at the time of prize winning is -1 (step 135SGS298), and it is determined whether the process timer for flash effect at the time of late prize winning, which has been decremented by 1, has timed out (step 135SGS299). If the process timer for the flash performance at the time of late prize winning has not timed out (step 135SGS299; N), the performance device is controlled according to the process data of the process timer for the flash performance at the time of late prize winning which is being executed (step 135SGS300). ), proceed to step 135 SGS307.

Then, when the process timer for the flash effect at the time of winning a prize in the later period has timed out (step 135SGS299; Y), it is determined whether the process timer for the flash effect at the time of the last winning event in the latter period has timed out (step 135SGS301). If the process timer for the flash effect at the time of winning in the last latter period has not timed out (step 135SGS301; N), the process data is switched, the process timer for the flash effect at the time of winning in the next latter period is started, and the process timer for the flash effect at the time of winning in the next latter period is started. The production device is controlled according to the content (steps 135SGS302 to 135SGS304), and the process proceeds to step 135SGS307.

In addition, if the process timer for the flash effect at the time of the last late winning time has timed out (step 135 SGS301; Y), the process timer for the flash effect at the time of the first late winning time is started, and the effect device is controlled according to the contents of process data 1 ( Step 135SGS305, step 135SGS306) and step 135SGS307 are proceeded to.

In step 135SGS307, the performance control CPU 120 controls the winning flash lamp 135SG009F to blink in a manner corresponding to the late winning flash performance. In addition, the speakers 8L and 8R output a sound corresponding to the flash effect at the time of winning at the volume V1 (step 135SGS308).

Furthermore, the performance control CPU 120 checks the active display buffer 135SG194B (step 135SGS309), and determines whether the winning flash performance target flag of the active display buffer 135SG194B is set to "1", that is, the variable display being executed. It is determined whether or not is a variable display subject to a flash effect when winning a prize (step 135SGS310). When the winning flash performance target flag of the active display buffer 135SG194B is set to "0" (step 135SGS310; N), the winning flash performance execution process is ended. If the winning flash performance target flag of the active display buffer 135SG194B is set to "1" (step 135SGS310; Y), it is determined whether it is the start timing of the ready-to-win performance (step 135SGS311).

If it is the start timing of the reach effect (step 135SGS311; Y), the effect control CPU 120 ends the flash effect at the time of winning in the second half, turns off the flash effect in progress at the time of winning (step 135SGS312, step 135SGS313), The flash effect execution process ends.

Moreover, when it is not the start timing of the ready-to-win effect (step 135SGS311; N), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not a symbol confirmation command is received (step 135SGS311a). If the symbol confirmation command is received (Step 135SGS311a; Y), the flash performance at the time of winning is ended in the second half, the flash performance execution flag at the time of winning is turned off (Step 135SGS312, Step 135SGS313), and the flash performance execution process is executed at the time of winning. finish. If no symbol confirmation command is received (step 135SGS311a; N), the winning flash effect execution process is ended without executing the processes of step 135SGS312 and step 135SGS313.

As described above, the flash performance at the time of winning in the first period in this feature section 135SG is a performance that ends when a predetermined performance period (for example, 1.5 seconds) has elapsed, while the flash performance at the time of winning in the second period is a performance. This is a performance that is repeatedly executed without ending every time a certain period of time elapses until the start timing of the reach performance of the variable display of the target.

In addition, if the performance control CPU 120 cannot determine that it is the start timing of the ready-to-win performance of the variable display of the performance target during the execution of the flash performance at the time of late winning, due to the generation of static electricity, etc., the start timing of the ready-to-win performance will be determined. At the end timing of the variable display (timing of receiving the symbol confirmation command), which is a later timing, it is possible to finish the flash effect at the time of winning a second time including the flashing of the flash lamp 135SG009F at the time of winning anew.

In addition, as shown in step 135SGS281 in FIG. 15-21 and step 135SGS295 in FIG. , and select the production process table 1 as the process table for flash production at the time of winning in the second half. In other words, the performance pattern (performance period) for the flash performance at the time of winning in the first period and the flash performance at the time of winning in the second period of this feature section 135SG is always the same in the same performance mode and the same performance period when winning in the first period, regardless of the number of retained memories etc. A flash effect and a flash effect when winning a prize in the latter half are executed.

FIG. 15-25 is a flowchart showing the variable display performance process (step S172) in the performance control process process. In the variable display performance process, the performance control CPU 120 decreases each value of the process timer, variable time timer, and variable control timer by 1 (step 135SGS351, step 135SGS352, step 135SGS353). Note that the process timer, variable display time timer, and variable display control timer are timers that are set in the variable display start setting process.

Then, the performance control CPU 120 checks whether the process timer has timed out (step 135SGS356). If the process timer has timed out (step 135SGS356; Y), the process data is switched (step 135SGS357). That is, the process timer is restarted by setting the next set process timer setting value in the process table set in the variable display start setting process to the process timer (step 135SGS358). Further, the control state for the production device (production component) is changed based on the display control execution data, lamp control execution data, sound control execution data, operation unit control data, etc. set next (step 135SGS359). On the other hand, if the process timer has not timed out (step 135SGS356; N), the contents of the process data corresponding to the process timer (display control execution data, lamp control execution data, sound control execution data, operation unit control data, etc.) The performance device (performance component) is controlled according to the following (step 135SGS360).

In particular, as the control contents of steps 135SGS359 and 135SGS360, the production control CPU 120 outputs variable display compatible sound corresponding to the variable display being executed from the speakers 8L and 8R at a volume V2 smaller than the volume V1 (step 135SGS361). Note that the variable display compatible sound in the feature section 135SG refers to BGM that corresponds to the background image displayed on the image display device 5, BGM that corresponds to the number of pseudo-sequential performances performed during variable display, and the like. In addition, when the flash performance at the time of winning in the previous period is not executed (step 135SGS362; N), the flashing control is performed in a manner according to the variable display being executed on the game effect lamp 9 (step 135SGS363), while the flash at the time of winning in the previous period While the performance is being executed (step 135SGS362; Y), the game effect lamp 9 is not controlled to blink in a manner corresponding to the variable display being executed (as shown in FIGS. 15-21 and 15-22, the game effect lamp 9 is The lamp 9 is controlled to blink in a manner corresponding to the flash effect at the time of winning in the previous period.

Next, the performance control CPU 120 executes a preview performance execution process (step 135SG364). In the preview performance execution process, for example, at the time when the performance control CPU 120 executes the variable display start setting process, it is determined whether or not to execute the preview performance while the variable display is being executed, and in which performance pattern the preview performance is executed. It is only necessary to decide in advance whether or not the event will be announced, and to be able to execute the preview performance according to the result of the determination. In addition, when determining the performance pattern of the preview performance in the variable display start setting process described above, one performance pattern is determined from a plurality of performance patterns at different ratios depending on the variable display result, so that the preview performance is The rate at which the jackpot game state is controlled may vary depending on whether the performance pattern is executed.

The performance executed as a preview performance in the feature section 135SG is a dialogue preview performance in which characters' lines are displayed on the image display device 5, and the jackpot expectation level varies depending on the displayed lines.

Further, the performance control CPU 120 checks whether the variable display control timer has timed out (step 135SGS365). If the variable display control timer has timed out (step 135SGS365; Y), the production control CPU 120 displays the next display screen of the left-center right decorative symbol (displayed after 30 ms have elapsed from the previous display switching point of the decorative symbol). The image data of the screen to be displayed) is created and written into a predetermined area of the VRAM (step 135SGS366). In this way, variable display control of decorative patterns is realized in the image display device 5. The display control unit 123 sends to the image display device 5 a signal based on data obtained by superimposing image data of a predetermined area such as a set background image and image data based on display control execution data set in the process table. Output. In this way, the background image, character image, and decorative pattern in the variable display of decorative patterns are displayed on the image display device 5. Also, a predetermined value is reset to the variable display control timer (step 135SGS367).

Further, if the variable display control timer has not timed out (step 135SGS365; N) or after executing step 135SGS366, the production control CPU 120 checks whether the variable display time timer has timed out (step 135SGS368). . If the variable display time timer has timed out, the value of the production control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special figure waiting process (step S173) (step 135SGS370). Even if the variable display time timer has not timed out, if the confirmation command reception flag indicating that the symbol confirmation command has been received is set (step 135SGS369; Y), the value of the production control process flag is changed to special symbol hit waiting processing. (Step S173) is updated to a value corresponding to (Step 135SGS370). Even if the variable display time timer has not timed out, if a pattern confirmation command is received, the control will shift to stopping the variable display, so for example, a variation pattern designation command that indicates a long variation time due to noise between boards, etc. Even in such a case, when the regular variable display time has elapsed (at the end of the variable display of the special symbol), the variable display of the decorative symbol can be ended.

Incidentally, process data during variable display of the decorative pattern is set in the process table used for variable display control of the decorative pattern. In other words, the sum of the process timer setting values of process data 1 to n in the process table corresponds to the variable display time of the decorative pattern. Therefore, when the process timer for the last process data n times out in the process of step 135SGS356, there is no process data to be switched (display control execution data, lamp control execution data, etc.), and the effect control of the decorative pattern based on the process table is finish.

Next, the operation mode of each effect device when executing the winning flash effect in the feature section 135SG will be explained based on FIGS. 15-28 to 15-68. First, FIG. 15-28 is a timing chart when a starting winning occurs during execution of the variable display, and it is decided to execute a winning flash effect based on the starting winning. In addition, FIG. 15-28 shows both the case where execution of the hold display notice effect is decided at the same time when the execution of the winning flash effect is decided based on the starting winning, and the case where it is decided not to execute the hold display notice effect. It is a corresponding timing chart. FIGS. 15-29 to 15-48 show the image display device 5 when a starting winning occurs during execution of the variable display, and based on the starting winning, it is decided to execute the pending display preview effect and the winning flash effect. It is a diagram showing an effect mode in the winning flash lamp 135SG009F. Figures 15-49 to 15-68 show that a starting winning occurs while the variable display is being executed, and based on the starting winning, it is decided to execute the winning flash effect, while it is decided not to execute the pending display preview effect. It is a figure which shows the performance mode in the image display device 5 and the flash lamp 135SG009F at the time of a prize win.

In addition, in the case shown in Figures 15-29 to 15-48, "When it is decided to execute the pending display notice effect and the winning flash effect," the display mode of the pending display that is the subject of the winning flash effect is display pattern β or This is a case where the display pattern γ is displayed (displayed as a blue or red circle), and as shown in Figures 15-49 to 15-68, while the execution of the winning flash effect has been decided, the pending display notice "When it is decided not to perform the performance" refers to the case where the display mode of the pending display, which is the subject of the flash performance at the time of winning, is displayed in the display pattern α (displayed in a white circle).

First, as shown in FIGS. 15-28 and 15-29 (A), while the variable display is being executed, the image display device 5 executes the variable display of decorative patterns, and the speakers 8L and 8R display the variable display. The corresponding sound is output at volume V2. In addition, while the variable display is being executed, the winning flash lamp 135SG009F is turned off, and the game effect lamp 9 blinks at a cycle T0 according to the variable display (Figures 15-27 (A) to 15-27 (Blinking in the manner shown in (D)) is controlled.

Furthermore, while the variable display is being executed, an image corresponding to the performance pattern of the preview performance is displayed on the image display device 5 during the execution period of the preview performance, and the speakers 8L and 8R are displaying the image of the preview performance. A sound corresponding to the performance pattern (for example, a sound corresponding to a preview performance such as a sound of a character speaking the characters displayed on the image display device 5) is output at a volume V2. Further, as the pending memory, there are three first special figure pending memories (three pending displays are displayed in the first pending memory display area 135SG005D).

If a prize is won in the first starting slot (starting prize) during such a variable display, and it is decided to execute the pending display notice effect and the winning flash effect based on the starting winning, the figure As shown in FIG. 15-28 and FIG. 15-29 (B), a flash effect is started at the time of first-term winning.

First, as shown in FIGS. 15-28 and 15-29 (B), the sound corresponding to the winning flash effect is output from the speakers 8L and 8R at a volume of V1 (V1>V2) for the flash effect at the time of winning in the first period. At the same time, the winning flash lamp 135SG009F and the game effect lamp 9 are temporarily turned off. Then, as shown in FIGS. 15-28, 15-30 (C), and 15-30 (D), the display of the effect image 135SG005E starts from around the winning flash lamp 135SG009F on the image display device 5. At the same time, blinking control of the winning flash lamp 135SG009F, the main lamp 9a, the frame lamp 9b, the attacker lamp 9c, the movable lamp 9d, the stick lamp 135SG009X, and the button lamp 135SG009Y is started at the cycle T1. In the blinking control, each lamp is lit at a brightness C1 that is higher than the brightness C2.

In addition, when the first period winning flash effect starts, as shown in Figure 15-30 (D), Figure 15-31 (E), and Figure 15-31 (F), as the above-mentioned specific display start effect B, An animation in which the character A appears from the winning flash lamp 135SG009F, which is blink-controlled, is displayed, and an animation in which the character A moves to the first reserved storage display area 135SG005D is displayed. After the character A moves to the first pending memory display area 135SG005D, the character A moves to the position where the pending display in the first pending memory display area 135SG005D is displayed (if it is the main characteristic part 135SG, the fourth pending display is displayed). An animation that attacks (acts on) the position where the display is displayed is displayed.

After character A acts on the first pending storage display area 135SG005D, the pending display that is the target of the winning flash performance (previous winning flash performance) that is currently being executed appears gradually from the bottom to the top at the position where the action occurred. An appearance animation is displayed (see Figures 15-20 (D-1) to 15-20 (D-5)). Note that the pending display whose appearance animation has been completed in the first pending storage display area 135SG005D transitions to a rotating display as a specific display rotating display effect like other pending displays.

In other words, in this feature section 135SG, if a starting winning occurs during the variable display and it is decided to execute the winning flash effect based on the starting winning, the display will be performed before the display of the pending display based on the starting winning is completed. At this time, the output of the sound corresponding to the winning flash effect from the speakers 8L and 8R, the flashing of the winning flash lamp 135SG009F, and the effect image 135SG005E on the image display device 5 are started. In addition, the appearance animation of the pending display (specific display) accompanied by the execution of the specific display start effect B in this feature section 135SG is completed during the execution of the flash effect at the time of winning in the second half (Figures 15-32 (G) and 15-32). 32(H)).

When the first-term winning flash performance ends, the second-term winning flash performance starts from the ending timing. As for the flash performance at the time of winning in the second half, as shown in Figure 15-28, Figure 15-32 (G) and Figure 15-32 (H), the output of the sound corresponding to the flash performance at the time of winning from speakers 8L and 8R is set to volume V2. At the same time, the winning flash lamp 135SG009F starts blinking at the brightness C2 and the period T2 (period T2>period T1). Further, the display of the silhouette image 135SG005S of the character A around the winning flash lamp 135SG009F on the image display device 5 is started at regular intervals.

In addition, at the end timing of the flash performance at the time of winning in the first period and the start timing of the flash performance at the time of winning in the second period, the game effect lamps 9 (main lamp 9a, frame lamp 9b, The light emitting mode (blinking at brightness C1 and cycle T1) of the attacker lamp 9c and movable lamp 9d) corresponding to the flash effect at the time of winning in the previous period ends. The light emission mode of the game effect lamps 9 (main lamp 9a, frame lamp 9b, attacker lamp 9c, and movable lamp 9d) excluding the stick lamp 135SG009X and the button lamp 135SG009Y corresponds to the background image displayed on the image display device 5. The display switches to the corresponding mode (flashing at brightness C2 and period T0 shown in FIGS. 15-27(A) to 15-27(D)). In other words, the lighting mode of the game effect lamps 9 (main lamp 9a, frame lamp 9b, attacker lamp 9c, movable lamp 9d) excluding the stick lamp 135SG009X and the button lamp 135SG009Y is based on the end of the flash effect at the time of winning in the previous period. Returns to the lighting mode before the start of the flash effect when winning a prize in the previous period. Incidentally, the stick lamp 135SG009X and the button lamp 135SG009Y remain off after the start timing of the flash effect at the time of winning a prize in the latter half.

In addition, as described above, the blinking of the game effect lamps 9 (main lamp 9a, frame lamp 9b, attacker lamp 9c, and movable lamp 9d) with the brightness C2 and period T0, excluding the stick lamp 135SG009X and the button lamp 135SG009Y, is as follows. The same mode as the mode before the execution of the flash effect at the time of winning (the light emission mode shown in FIG. 15-29(A)) is the color corresponding to the background image of the image display device 5 (for example, if the background image is a daytime image). A gradation using blue-based colors, a gradation using red-based colors if the background image is an evening image, etc.) are performed.

The cycle T2, which is the blinking cycle of the winning flash lamp 135SG009F, is longer than the above-mentioned cycle T1, but shorter than the above-mentioned cycle T0 (lamp blinking cycle length: T0>T2). >T1). Incidentally, during the execution of the flash effect at the time of winning in the second half, the stick lamp 135SG009X and the button lamp 135SG009Y are not lit.

Furthermore, as shown in FIGS. 15-32 (H), 15-33 (I), and 15-33 (J), when the silhouette image 135SG005S is displayed on the image display device 5, the image display device 5 The silhouette image 135SG005S is displayed with a transparent black image 135SG005B overlappingly displayed over the entire first display area 135SG005F except for the active display area 135SG005A. The silhouette image 135SG005S in the main characteristic portion 135SG is displayed in blue so that it can be easily recognized by the player when displayed overlappingly with the black image 135SG005B.

Note that in this feature section 135SG, an example is given in which the silhouette image 135SG005S is displayed in blue so that it is easily visible to the player when it is displayed overlappingly with the black image 135SG005B, but the present invention is not limited to this. Instead, the silhouette image 135SG005S may be displayed in a color other than blue, such as green or red. In particular, when the silhouette image 135SG005S can be displayed in multiple colors such as the aforementioned blue, green, and red, the jackpot expectation level may be changed depending on which color the silhouette image 135SG005S is displayed. good. By doing so, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the color of the silhouette image 135SG005S, thereby improving the player's interest in the game.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 15-32 (H) and FIG. 15-33 (J), in this feature section 135SG, the silhouette image 135SG005S is displayed on the right side of the image display device 5, while the image display device A small pattern 135SG005M is displayed on the left end of 5. Therefore, in the winning flash effect of this feature section 135SG, the silhouette image 135SG005S and the small pattern 135SG005M are not displayed overlappingly, and the player can display the silhouette image 135SG005S during the winning flash effect. Regardless of whether or not the variable display is being executed, it is possible to confirm whether or not the variable display is being executed by visually recognizing the small pattern 135SG005M.

As shown in FIG. 15-33 (J), FIG. 15-34 (K), and FIG. 15-34 (L), when the variable display ends based on the reception of the symbol confirmation command, the image display device 5 displays the decorative symbol and The small symbols 135SG005M are derived and displayed in a combination that indicates an error (displayed with the variable display stopped), and the output of the sound corresponding to the variable display from the speakers 8L and 8R is stopped. At this time, the active display is erased from the active display area 135SG005A. It should be noted that the flash effect at the time of late prize winning in this feature section 135SG is executed regardless of whether it is the symbol confirmation period or not. That is, as shown in FIG. 15-33 (J), even during the symbol confirmation period, the silhouette image 135SG005S is displayed with the black image 135SG005B being displayed overlappingly on the image display device 5, and the speakers 8L and 8R are When winning a prize, a sound corresponding to the flash effect is output at volume V2.

When the symbol confirmation period ends, a new variable display starts. At this time, in the image display device 5, the pending display displayed at the beginning in the first pending storage display area 135SG005D is moved to the active display area 135SG005A as an active display, and is also displayed in the first pending storage display area 135SG005D. The display positions of the remaining pending displays are shifted to the right one by one. Furthermore, the output of the variable display compatible sound from the speakers 8L and 8R at the volume V2 is also started.

Thereafter, as shown in FIGS. 15-34 (K) to 15-41 (Z), in the variable display that precedes the variable display that is the subject of the winning flash performance, the speaker 8L as the flash performance during the later winning time, The output of the sound corresponding to the winning flash effect from 8R at the volume V2, the blinking of the winning flash lamp 135SG009F at the brightness C2 and period T2, and the display of the silhouette image 135SG005S on the image display device 5 are repeatedly executed.

In particular, as shown in Figures 15-38 (S) to 15-40 (X), in the variable display where pseudo-continuous effects are executed, during the period when the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped (Figure 15-40 (W) ) Refer to this feature section 135SG. In the left and right decorative pattern display areas 5L and 5R, a decorative pattern indicating a normal number is temporarily stopped, and a special pattern indicating a temporary stop is temporarily stopped in the decorative pattern display area 5C inside. ), as a flash effect at the time of winning a prize in the latter half, output of the sound corresponding to the flash effect at the time of winning from the speakers 8L and 8R at the volume V2, the brightness of the flash lamp 135SG009F at the time of winning a prize, blinking at the brightness C2 and the period T2, and the image display device 5. The silhouette image 135SG005S of is displayed.

Furthermore, as shown in FIGS. 15-41 (Y) and 15-41 (Z), when the variable display in which the normal reach is off due to the execution of the pseudo-continuous effect ends, the decorative patterns and small The symbol 135SG005M is derived and displayed in a combination indicating a failure (displayed with the variable display stopped), and the output of the sound corresponding to the variable display from the speakers 8L and 8R is stopped. At this time, the active display is erased from the active display area 135SG005A. Incidentally, the flash effect at the time of late prize winning in the present feature section 135SG is also executed during the symbol determination period of the variable display when the normal reach is off. That is, as shown in FIGS. 15-41 (Y) and 15-41 (Z), even during the symbol determination period, the silhouette image 135SG005S is displayed on the image display device 5 with the black image 135SG005B being displayed overlappingly. At the same time, the speakers 8L and 8R output a sound corresponding to the flash effect at the time of winning at a volume of V2.

As shown in FIGS. 15-40 (W) and 15-40 (X), during the temporary stop period of the decorative pattern, the main lamp 9a, frame lamp 9b, attacker lamp 9c, and movable lamp 9d are not activated. Light is emitted in a light emitting manner corresponding to the temporary stop of the decorative pattern (for example, if it is the first temporary stop of the decorative pattern in the variable display, light is emitted in blue at brightness C2), and the background image is displayed based on the execution of the variable display again. Returns to the light emission mode according to the . Furthermore, during the period when the decorative pattern is temporarily stopped, the variable display of the small pattern 135SG005M is executed regardless of the temporary stop, so the player can It is possible to recognize that the variable display has not ended yet.

Then, as shown in FIGS. 15-42(a) and 15-42(b), when the variable display that is the target of the winning flash effect is started, the variable display that is the subject of the winning flash effect is displayed in the first pending memory display area 135SG005D. The pending display corresponding to the variable display moves to the active display area 135SG005A as an active display.

As shown in FIG. 15-43(c) to FIG. 15-47(l), in the variable display, the flash effect at the time of winning in the second half is continued. Further, during variable display, a preview effect may be executed (see FIGS. 15-43(d) and 15-44(e)). Furthermore, since the variable display is a variable display with a super reach variation pattern, at least two pseudo continuous effects are executed during the variable display (Figures 15-45 (g) to 15-46 (j)) reference).

In particular, even in the variable display that is subject to the winning flash performance, during the period when the decorative pattern is temporarily stopped (see Figure 15-46 (j)), the flash performance from speakers 8L and 8R is performed as the latter winning flash performance. At the time of winning, the sound corresponding to the flash effect is outputted at the volume V2, the winning flash lamp 135SG009F blinks at the brightness C2 and the cycle T2, and the silhouette image 135SG005S is displayed on the image display device 5.

As shown in FIGS. 15-45(g) and 15-46(j), during the temporary stop period of the decorative pattern, the main lamp 9a, frame lamp 9b, attacker lamp 9c, and movable lamp 9d are not connected to the decorative pattern. The light is emitted in a lighting mode corresponding to the temporary stop (for example, if it is the first temporary stop, the light is emitted in blue at brightness C2, and if it is the second temporary stop, it is green at brightness C2), and the display is re-variable. Based on this, the light emission mode returns to the one corresponding to the background image. Although not shown in the feature section 135SG, if the pseudo continuous effect is executed three times during variable display, the main lamp 9a, frame lamp 9b, and attacker The lamp 9c and the movable lamp 9d emit light in a light emitting manner (for example, red at brightness C2) corresponding to the third temporary stop of the decorative pattern, and emit light in accordance with the background image based on execution of variable display again. Return to aspect.

As shown in FIGS. 15-48 (m) and 15-48 (n), when the start timing of the ready-to-reach effect is reached as the variable display progresses, the first display area excluding the active display area 135SG005A of the image display device 5 135SG005F once whites out (the effect image displayed in the first display area 135SG005F is temporarily hidden and the first display area 135SG005F becomes displayed in white), then the ready-to-reach effect is started. In addition, in this characteristic part 135SG, the first display area 135SG005F becomes white-out, thereby suggesting that a super reach effect will be executed thereafter.

In addition, at the whiteout timing, the output of the sound corresponding to the winning flash effect from the speakers 8L and 8R as the flash effect at the time of winning in the later period, the flashing of the winning flash lamp 135SG009F at the brightness C2 and the period T2, and the image display device 5 The display of the silhouette image 135SG005S ends.

Also, at the whiteout timing, the game effect lamps 9 (main lamp 9a, frame lamp 9b, attacker lamp 9c, movable lamp 9d) excluding the stick lamp 135SG009X and the button lamp 135SG009Y stop blinking at the brightness C2 and the cycle T0. . The main lamp 9a, frame lamp 9b, attacker lamp 9c, and movable lamp 9d remain off during the whiteout period.

That is, during the whiteout period, the winning flash lamp 135SG009F, the main lamp 9a, the frame lamp 9b, the attacker lamp 9c, and the movable body lamp 9d remain off. Then, from the timing when the whiteout ends, in accordance with the above-mentioned reach effect, the winning flash lamp 135SG009F, the main lamp 9a, the frame lamp 9b, the attacker lamp 9c, and the movable lamp 9d respond to the reach effect. The light emission mode (lighting at brightness C1) starts.

Further, during the whiteout period, the output of the variable display compatible sound from the speakers 8L and 8R is stopped. In other words, during the whiteout period, no sound is output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and there is no sound, and from the timing when the whiteout ends, the winning flash lamp 135SG009F, the main lamp 9a, the frame lamp 9b, At the same time that the attacker lamp 9c and the movable lamp 9d begin to emit light (lighting at brightness C1) in accordance with the reach effect, the speakers 8L and 8R begin outputting the sound corresponding to the reach effect, which is the sound that corresponds to the reach effect. . In addition, as the sound corresponding to the reach effect in this feature section 135SG, BGM, etc., which is different from the sound corresponding to the variable display, must be output so that the player can recognize that the reach effect (super reach effect) is in progress. Bye.

Furthermore, as shown in Figure 15-28, if a starting prize occurs during the execution of the variable display and it is decided to execute a pending display notice performance based on the starting winning, the corresponding From the timing of the starting winning, the starting port lamp 135SG009S changes color according to the display pattern of the pending display notice effect (for example, blue if the display pattern of the pending display is display pattern β, and the display pattern of the pending display is display pattern γ). (in red) to start emitting light.

The light emission of the starting port lamp 135SG009S is an effect that is executed completely independently of the winning flash effect described above, and regardless of the blinking mode of the winning flash lamp 135SG009F or the game effect lamp 9, the above-mentioned starting Light emission in a color corresponding to the display pattern of the pending display notice performance is continued from the time of winning to the end of the target variable display of the start lamp light emission performance (target variable display of the flash performance at the time of winning).

Next, a case will be described in which the execution of the pending display preview performance is not determined together with the flash performance at the time of winning in the starting winning while the variable display is being executed.

First, as shown in FIGS. 15-28 and 15-49 (A), while the variable display is being executed, the image display device 5 executes the variable display of decorative patterns, and the speakers 8L and 8R display the variable display. The corresponding sound is output at volume V2. In addition, while the variable display is being executed, the winning flash lamp 135SG009F is lit, and the game effect lamp 9 blinks at a cycle T0 according to the variable display (Figures 15-27 (A) to 15-27 (Blinking in the manner shown in (D)) is controlled.

Furthermore, while the variable display is being executed, an image corresponding to the performance pattern of the preview performance is displayed on the image display device 5 during the execution period of the preview performance, and the speakers 8L and 8R are displaying the image of the preview performance. A sound corresponding to the performance pattern (sound corresponding to the preview performance) is output at volume V2. Further, as the pending memory, there are three first special figure pending memories (three pending displays are displayed in the first pending memory display area 135SG005D).

If a prize is won in the first starting slot (starting prize) during such a variable display, and it is decided to execute the pending display notice effect and the winning flash effect based on the starting winning, the figure As shown in FIG. 15-28 and FIG. 15-49 (B), a flash effect is started at the time of first-term winning.

First, as shown in FIGS. 15-28 and 15-49 (B), the sound corresponding to the winning flash effect is output from the speakers 8L and 8R at a volume of V1 (V1>V2) for the flash effect at the time of winning in the first period. At the same time, the winning flash lamp 135SG009F and the game effect lamp 9 are temporarily turned off. Then, as shown in FIGS. 15-28, 15-50 (C), and 15-50 (D), the display of the effect image 135SG005E starts from around the winning flash lamp 135SG009F on the image display device 5. At the same time, blinking control of the winning flash lamp 135SG009F, the main lamp 9a, the frame lamp 9b, the attacker lamp 9c, the movable lamp 9d, the stick lamp 135SG00X, and the button lamp 135SG009Y is started at the cycle T1. In the blinking control, each lamp is lit at a brightness C1 that is higher than the brightness C2.

In addition, when the first period winning flash effect is started, as shown in Figure 15-49 (B), Figure 15-50 (C), and Figure 15-50 (D), as the above-mentioned specific display start effect A, An appearance animation is displayed in which the pending display, which is the target of the winning flash effect (previous period winning flash effect), gradually appears from the bottom to the top (Figure 15-19 (B-1) to Figure 15-19 ( (See B-4). Note that the pending display whose appearance animation has been completed in the first pending storage display area 135SG005D transitions to a rotating display as a specific display rotating display effect like other pending displays.

In particular, when the specific display start effect A is executed together with the winning flash effect, the appearance animation of the pending display ends when the effect image 135SG005E is still being displayed on the image display device 5. On the other hand, when the above-described specific display start effect B is executed together with the winning flash effect, the appearance animation of the pending display ends after the display of the effect image 135SG005E ends on the image display device 5 (see FIGS. 15-29 to 15-29). (see 15-32). That is, when specific display start effect A is executed, the display of the pending display (appearance animation) is completed at an earlier timing than when specific display start effect B is executed, and the transition to rotation animation is made.

In other words, in this feature section 135SG, if a starting winning occurs during the variable display and it is decided to execute the winning flash effect based on the starting winning, the display will be performed before the display of the pending display based on the starting winning is completed. At this time, the output of the sound corresponding to the winning flash effect from the speakers 8L and 8R, the flashing of the winning flash lamp 135SG009F, and the effect image 135SG005E on the image display device 5 are started. Incidentally, the appearance animation of the pending display (specific display) accompanied by the execution of the specific display start effect A in the feature section 135SG is completed during the execution of the flash effect at the time of winning in the previous period.

When the first-term winning flash performance ends, the second-term winning flash performance starts from the ending timing. As for the flash performance at the time of winning in the second half, as shown in Figure 15-28, Figure 15-52 (G) and Figure 15-52 (H), the output of the sound corresponding to the flash performance at the time of winning from speakers 8L and 8R is set to volume V2. At the same time, the winning flash lamp 135SG009F starts blinking at the brightness C2 and the period T2 (period T2>period T1). Further, the display of the silhouette image 135SG005S of the character A around the winning flash lamp 135SG009F on the image display device 5 is started at regular intervals.

In addition, at the end timing of the flash performance at the time of winning in the first period and the start timing of the flash performance at the time of winning in the second period, the game effect lamps 9 (main lamp 9a, frame lamp 9b, The light emitting mode (blinking at brightness C1 and cycle T1) of the attacker lamp 9c and movable lamp 9d) corresponding to the flash effect at the time of winning in the previous period ends. The light emission mode of the game effect lamps 9 (main lamp 9a, frame lamp 9b, attacker lamp 9c, and movable lamp 9d) excluding the stick lamp 135SG009X and the button lamp 135SG009Y corresponds to the background image displayed on the image display device 5. The display switches to the corresponding mode (flashing at brightness C2 and period T0 shown in FIGS. 15-27(A) to 15-27(D)). In other words, the lighting mode of the game effect lamps 9 (main lamp 9a, frame lamp 9b, attacker lamp 9c, movable lamp 9d) excluding the stick lamp 135SG009X and the button lamp 135SG009Y is based on the end of the flash effect at the time of winning in the previous period. Returns to the lighting mode before the start of the flash performance when winning a prize in the previous period. Incidentally, the stick lamp 135SG009X and the button lamp 135SG009Y remain off after the start timing of the flash effect at the time of winning a prize in the latter half.

In addition, as described above, the blinking of the game effect lamps 9 (main lamp 9a, frame lamp 9b, attacker lamp 9c, movable lamp 9d) with the brightness C2 and the period T0, excluding the stick lamp 135SG009X and the button lamp 135SG009Y, is as follows. The same mode as the mode before execution of the flash effect at the time of winning (the light emission mode shown in FIG. 15-29(A)) is a color corresponding to the background image of the image display device 5 (for example, if the background image is a daytime image). A gradation using blue-based colors, a gradation using red-based colors if the background image is an evening image, etc.) is executed.

The cycle T2, which is the blinking cycle of the winning flash lamp 135SG009F, is longer than the above-mentioned cycle T1, but shorter than the above-mentioned cycle T0 (lamp blinking cycle length: T0>T2 >T1). Incidentally, during the execution of the flash performance at the time of winning a prize in the latter half, the stick lamp 135SG009X and the button lamp 135SG009Y are not lit.

Furthermore, as shown in FIGS. 15-52 (H), 15-53 (I), and 15-53 (J), when the silhouette image 135SG005S is displayed on the image display device 5, the image display device 5 The silhouette image 135SG005S is displayed with a transparent black image 135SG005B overlappingly displayed over the entire first display area 135SG005F except for the active display area 135SG005A.

Note that, as shown in FIGS. 15-52 (H) and 15-53 (J), in this feature section 135SG, the silhouette image 135SG005S is displayed on the right side of the image display device 5, while the image display device A small pattern 135SG005M is displayed on the left end of 5. Therefore, in the winning flash effect of this feature section 135SG, the silhouette image 135SG005S and the small pattern 135SG005M are not displayed overlappingly, and the player can display the silhouette image 135SG005S during the winning flash effect. Regardless of whether or not the variable display is being executed, it is possible to confirm whether or not the variable display is being executed by visually recognizing the small pattern 135SG005M.

As shown in FIGS. 15-53 (J), 15-54 (K), and 15-54 (L), when the variable display ends based on the reception of the symbol confirmation command, the image display device 5 displays the decorative symbols and small The symbol 135SG005M is derived and displayed in a combination indicating a failure (displayed with the variable display stopped), and the output of the sound corresponding to the variable display from the speakers 8L and 8R is stopped. At this time, the active display is erased from the active display area 135SG005A. Incidentally, the flash effect at the time of late prize winning in this feature section 135SG is executed regardless of whether it is the symbol confirmation period or not. That is, as shown in FIG. 15-53 (J), even during the symbol confirmation period, the silhouette image 135SG005S is displayed with the black image 135SG005B being displayed overlappingly on the image display device 5, and the speakers 8L and 8R are When winning a prize, a sound corresponding to the flash effect is output at volume V2.

When the symbol confirmation period ends, a new variable display starts. At this time, in the image display device 5, the pending display displayed at the beginning in the first pending storage display area 135SG005D is moved to the active display area 135SG005A as an active display, and is also displayed in the first pending storage display area 135SG005D. The display positions of the remaining pending displays are shifted to the right one by one. Furthermore, the output of the variable display compatible sound from the speakers 8L and 8R at the volume V2 is also started.

Thereafter, as shown in FIGS. 15-54 (K) to 15-61 (Z), in the variable display that precedes the variable display that is the target of the winning flash performance, the speaker 8L, which is the flash performance during the latter period, The output of the sound corresponding to the winning flash effect from 8R at the volume V2, the blinking of the winning flash lamp 135SG009F at the brightness C2 and period T2, and the display of the silhouette image 135SG005S on the image display device 5 are repeatedly executed.

In particular, as shown in Figures 15-58 (S) to 15-60 (X), in the variable display in which pseudo-continuous effects are executed, during the period when the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped (Figure 15-60 (W) ) Refer to this feature section 135SG. In the left and right decorative pattern display areas 5L and 5R, a decorative pattern indicating a normal number is temporarily stopped, and a special pattern indicating a temporary stop is temporarily stopped in the decorative pattern display area 5C inside. In the latter half of the winning flash performance, the sound corresponding to the winning flash performance is output from the speakers 8L and 8R at a volume of V2, the winning flash lamp 135SG009F flashes at a brightness of C2 and a period of T2, and the image display device 5 Display of silhouette image 135SG005S is executed.

Furthermore, as shown in FIGS. 15-61 (Y) and 15-51 (Z), when the variable display in which the normal reach is off due to the execution of the pseudo-continuous effect ends, the decorative patterns and small The symbol 135SG005M is derived and displayed in a combination indicating a failure (displayed with the variable display stopped), and the output of the sound corresponding to the variable display from the speakers 8L and 8R is stopped. At this time, the active display is erased from the active display area 135SG005A. Incidentally, the flash effect at the time of late prize winning in the present feature section 135SG is also executed during the symbol determination period of the variable display when the normal reach is off. That is, as shown in FIGS. 15-61 (Y) and 15-61 (Z), even during the symbol determination period, the silhouette image 135SG005S is displayed on the image display device 5 with the black image 135SG005B being displayed overlappingly. At the same time, the speakers 8L and 8R output a sound corresponding to the flash effect at the time of winning at a volume of V2.

As shown in FIGS. 15-60 (W) and 15-60 (X), during the temporary stop period of the decorative pattern, the main lamp 9a, frame lamp 9b, attacker lamp 9c, and movable lamp 9d are not activated. Light is emitted in a light emitting manner corresponding to the temporary stop of the decorative pattern (for example, if it is the first temporary stop of the decorative pattern in the variable display, light is emitted in blue at brightness C2), and the background image is displayed based on the execution of the variable display again. Returns to the light emission mode according to the . Furthermore, during the period when the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped, the variable display of the small symbol 135SG005M is executed regardless of the temporary stop, so the player can It is possible to recognize that the variable display has not ended yet.

Then, as shown in FIGS. 15-62(a) and 15-62(b), when the variable display that is the target of the winning flash effect is started, the variable display that is the subject of the winning flash effect is started, and the The pending display corresponding to the variable display moves to the active display area 135SG005A as an active display.

As shown in FIG. 15-63(c) to FIG. 15-67(l), in the variable display, the flash effect at the time of winning in the second half is continued. Further, during variable display, a preview effect may be executed (see FIGS. 15-63(d) and 15-64(e)). Furthermore, since the variable display is a variable display with a super reach variation pattern, at least two pseudo continuous effects are executed during the variable display (Figures 15-65 (g) to 15-66 (j)) reference).

As shown in FIGS. 15-65(g) and 15-66(j), during the temporary stop period of the decorative pattern, the main lamp 9a, frame lamp 9b, attacker lamp 9c, and movable lamp 9d are not connected to the decorative pattern. The light is emitted in a lighting mode corresponding to the temporary stop (for example, if it is the first temporary stop, it is blue at brightness C2, and if it is the second temporary stop, it is green at brightness C2), and the display is re-variable. Based on this, the light emission mode returns to the one corresponding to the background image. Although not shown in the feature section 135SG, when performing three pseudo-continuous effects during variable display, the main lamp 9a, frame lamp 9b, and attacker The lamp 9c and the movable lamp 9d emit light in a light emitting manner (for example, red at brightness C2) corresponding to the third temporary stop of the decorative pattern, and emit light in accordance with the background image based on execution of variable display again. Return to aspect.

In particular, even in the variable display that is subject to the winning flash performance, during the period when the decorative pattern is temporarily stopped (see Figure 15-66 (j)), the flash performance from speakers 8L and 8R is performed as a late winning flash performance. At the time of winning, the sound corresponding to the flash effect is outputted at the volume V2, the winning flash lamp 135SG009F blinks at the brightness C2 and the cycle T2, and the silhouette image 135SG005S is displayed on the image display device 5.

Then, as shown in FIGS. 15-68(m) and 15-68(n), when the start timing of the ready-to-reach effect is reached as the variable display progresses, the first display area excluding the active display area 135SG005A of the image display device 5 135SG005F once whites out (the effect image displayed in the first display area 135SG005F is temporarily hidden and the first display area 135SG005F becomes displayed in white), then the ready-to-reach effect is started. In addition, in this characteristic part 135SG, the first display area 135SG005F becomes white-out, thereby suggesting that a super reach effect will be executed thereafter.

In addition, at the whiteout timing, the output of the sound corresponding to the winning flash effect from the speakers 8L and 8R as the flash effect at the time of winning in the later period, the flashing of the winning flash lamp 135SG009F at the brightness C2 and the period T2, and the image display device 5 The display of the silhouette image 135SG005S ends.

Also, at the whiteout timing, the game effect lamps 9 (main lamp 9a, frame lamp 9b, attacker lamp 9c, movable lamp 9d) excluding the stick lamp 135SG009X and the button lamp 135SG009Y end blinking at the brightness C2 and the cycle T0. . These main lamps 9a, frame lamps 9b, attacker lamps 9c, and movable lamps 9d remain off during the whiteout period, but from the timing when the whiteout ends, they emit light in a manner according to the reach effect. .

Further, during the whiteout period, output of variable display compatible sound from the speakers 8L and 8R is stopped. In other words, during the whiteout period, no sound is output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and there is no sound, and from the timing when the whiteout ends, the winning flash lamp 135SG009F, the main lamp 9a, the frame lamp 9b, At the same time that the attacker lamp 9c and the movable lamp 9d begin to emit light (lighting at brightness C1) in accordance with the reach effect, the speakers 8L and 8R begin to output a sound corresponding to the reach effect, which is a sound that corresponds to the reach effect. . In addition, as the sound corresponding to the reach effect in this feature section 135SG, BGM, etc., which is different from the sound corresponding to the variable display, must be output so that the player can recognize that the reach effect (super reach effect) is in progress. Bye.

As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this feature section 135SG, FIG. 15-28, FIG. 15-29(A) to FIG. 15-32(H), FIG. As shown in D), the winning flash lamp 135SG009F emits light before the display of the pending display is completed, making it easier for the player to recognize the pending display that is the subject of the winning flash effect. . Furthermore, it has a winning flash lamp 135SG009F as a first light emitting means in this invention, and a main lamp 9a, a frame lamp 9b, an attacker lamp 9c, and a movable body lamp 9d as second light emitting means in this invention. As shown in 15-28, the winning flash lamp 135SG009F flashes at a brightness of C1 and a cycle of T1 during the execution period of the first winning flash effect, and at a brightness of C2 and a cycle of T1 during the second period of winning flash effect. While blinking at T2, the main lamp 9a, frame lamp 9b, attacker lamp 9c, and movable lamp 9d blink at brightness C1 and cycle T1 during the execution period of the flash effect at the time of winning in the first half, and at the time of winning in the second half. During the execution period of the flash effect, it flashes at the brightness C2 and the cycle T0, so during the execution period of the flash effect at the time of winning in the previous period, not only the winning flash lamp 135SG009F but also the main lamp 9a, frame lamp 9b, and attacker lamp 9c By blinking the movable lamp 9d at a brightness of C1 and a period of T1, it is possible to make the winning flash effect more prominent, so that the game can more easily recognize the pending display that is the subject of the winning flash effect. It has become.

In addition, in this feature section 135SG, when a new starting winning occurs during the variable display, the holding memory based on the starting winning is subject to the execution or non-execution of the winning flash effect and the execution of the holding display preview effect. Although the present invention is not limited to this example, if a new starting winning occurs when the variable display is not being executed and there is no pending memory, the starting winning winning will be determined. It may be possible to determine whether or not to execute a flash effect at the time of winning and whether to execute a pending display notice effect based on the pending memory based on the above. Specifically, when a new starting prize occurs during variable display, display pattern α to display pattern γ (pending display preview effect) are displayed in active display area 135SG005A as specific display start effect A or specific display start effect B. After executing the appearance animation of the active display of either display pattern (display pattern in case of non-execution or display pattern in case of execution of suspended display preview effect), rotate display of the active display as a specific display rotation display effect. At the same time, based on the start of the variable display based on the starting winning, a winning flash effect (early winning flash effect and later winning flash effect) may be executed.

In addition, as shown in Figures 15-15, 15-30 (D) to 15-32 (H), and 15-49 (B) to 15-50 (D), the specific display start effect is suspended. The part where the appearance animation that gradually appears from the bottom to the top is displayed, and the parts shown in Figure 15-15, Figure 15-30 (D) to Figure 15-32 (H), Figure 15-49 (B) to Figure 15- As shown in FIG. 50(D), the display consists of a pending display and a rotating animation, and as shown in FIGS. 15-19 and 15-20, from the timing when the appearing animation of the pending display is completed, Since the rotating animation of the hold display is started, the player's attention to the hold display can be increased.

In addition, as shown in Figures 15-29 (A) to 15-32 (H), when performing specific display start effect B, the winning flash effect is started at a timing before the start of display of the pending display. Since the flash lamp 135SG009F, the main lamp 9a, the frame lamp 9b, the attacker lamp 9c, and the movable lamp 9d emit light at the time of winning, the flash effect at the time of winning can be made more conspicuous. In addition, in this feature section 135SG, even when executing the specific display start effect A shown in FIGS. 15-49 (A) to 15-50 (D), the winning flash effect is started from the timing before the display start of the pending display. Since the flash lamp 135SG009F, the main lamp 9a, the frame lamp 9b, the attacker lamp 9c, and the movable body lamp 9d emit light when winning a prize, it is possible to make the flash performance more prominent when winning a prize.

In addition, the execution period of specific display start effect A is 0.2 seconds, and the execution period of specific display start effect B is 1.2 seconds. As shown in -50 (D), since the winning flash effect starts before the end timing of the specific display start effect A, the display pattern of the pending display is any of display patterns α to display patterns γ. Also, since the winning flash performance can be started before the specific display start performance ends, the player can surely recognize the pending display that is the object of the winning flash performance.

In addition, as shown in Figure 15-28, Figure 15-29 (A), Figure 15-29 (B), Figure 15-49 (A), and Figure 15-49 (B), when winning a prize based on the starting prize. When it is decided to execute the flash effect, the player can start the flash effect by turning off the winning flash lamp 135SG009F, the main lamp 9a, the frame lamp 9b, the attacker lamp 9c, and the movable lamp 9d. Recognizable.

In addition, in this feature section 135SG, when it is decided to execute the winning flash effect based on the starting winning, the winning flash lamp 135SG009F, the main lamp 9a, the frame lamp 9b, the attacker lamp 9c, and the movable body lamp 9d are turned off once. Although the present invention is not limited to this, when it is decided to execute the winning flash effect based on the starting winning, the winning flash lamp 135SG009F, the main lamp 9a, and the frame The lamp 9b, the attacker lamp 9c, and the movable lamp 9d are set to emit light at a lower brightness than the previous brightness (for example, if the light was emitted at the brightness C2 up to then, the brightness C3 is lower than the brightness C2). It may be changed. In other words, the "low brightness state" in this invention includes a state in which the winning flash lamp 135SG009F, the main lamp 9a, the frame lamp 9b, the attacker lamp 9c, and the movable lamp 9d are emitting light at low brightness, as well as a state in which they are turned off. It also includes a state in which the light is on (a state in which no light is emitted).

Also, as shown in Figures 15-29 (A) to 15-48 (n) and Figures 15-49 (A) to 15-68 (n), during variable display, a preview effect is being executed. It is possible to execute the flash effect at the time of winning and when it is not in progress, and the speakers 8L and 8R execute the flash effect at the time of winning while the variable display is being executed, as shown in Figure 15-29 (B). When doing so, the sound corresponding to the variable display is output at volume V2, while the sound corresponding to the winning flash effect is output at volume V1 (V1>V2), and when the winning flash effect is executed while the preview effect is being executed, The sound corresponding to the preview performance is outputted at the volume V2, while the sound corresponding to the flash performance at the time of winning is outputted at the volume V1 (V1>V2). Therefore, even if the speakers 8L and 8R are outputting the sound corresponding to the variable display and the sound corresponding to the preview effect, the sound corresponding to the winning flash effect can be outputted so that the player can easily hear the flash effect when winning the prize. By outputting a corresponding sound, a player can easily recognize the execution of a flash performance when winning a prize.

In addition, in this feature section 135SG, the sound corresponding to the winning flash effect is set to the volume V1 from the speakers 8L and 8R, so that the sound corresponding to the winning flash effect is output with priority over the sound corresponding to the preview effect and the sound corresponding to the variable display body. , and the sound corresponding to the preview effect and the sound corresponding to the variable display are output at volume V2, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the sound corresponding to the flash effect when winning a prize is output as the sound corresponding to the preview effect. As a form of outputting with priority over the sound corresponding to the variable display and the winning flash effect, the sound corresponding to the flash effect at the time of winning is output at volume V2, while the sound corresponding to the preview effect and the sound corresponding to the variable display are output at a lower volume than the volume V2. (For example, the volume may be output at V3).

In addition, in this feature section 135SG, a mode has been exemplified in which the sound corresponding to the flash effect at the time of winning is output with priority over the sound corresponding to the preview effect or the sound corresponding to the variable display body, but the present invention is not limited to this. When winning a prize, it is not necessary to output the sound corresponding to the flash effect with priority over the sound corresponding to the preview effect or the sound corresponding to the variable display. Specifically, if the preview effect is started while the winning flash effect is being executed (while outputting the sound corresponding to the winning flash effect or the sound corresponding to the strange display from speakers 8L and 8R), the winning effect from speakers 8L and 8R will start. It is also possible to temporarily stop the output of the sound corresponding to the flash effect and output only the sound corresponding to the variable display and the sound corresponding to the preview effect, or only one of the sound corresponding to the preview effect and the sound corresponding to the variable display. By doing so, it is possible to suppress a decrease in game interest due to the player having difficulty in hearing the sound corresponding to the preview effect or the sound corresponding to the variable display due to the sound corresponding to the winning flash effect.

In addition, as shown in Figure 15-28, Figure 15-29 (A) to Figure 15-32 (H), Figure 15-49 (A) to Figure 15-50 (D), when winning a prize according to the starting prize. When it is decided to execute the flash effect, the output of the sound corresponding to the winning flash effect is started from the speakers 8L and 8R, and then the blinking of the winning flash lamp 135SG009F is started and the appearance animation of the pending display is completed. Therefore, by outputting the sound corresponding to the winning flash effect from the speakers 8L and 8R, it is possible to quickly make the player aware that a starting winning has occurred and that the execution of the winning flash effect has been decided, thereby improving the enjoyment of the game. can.

In addition, this feature section 135SG exemplifies a form in which after the speakers 8L and 8R start outputting the sound corresponding to the winning flash effect, the blinking of the winning flash lamp 135SG009F is started, and the appearance animation of the pending display is completed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and after the output of the sound corresponding to the winning flash effect is started from the speakers 8L and 8R, the winning flash lamp 135SG009F and the appearance animation of the pending display start. You can do it like this.

In addition, as shown in Figure 15-28, during the execution period of the first period winning flash effect, the winning flash lamp 135SG009F is blinked at a brightness C1, and during the second period winning flash effect, the winning flash lamp 135SG009F is blinked at the brightness C1. By flashing the winning flash lamp 135SG009F at a brightness of C2 (C1>C2), at least by flashing the winning flash lamp 135SG009F at a brightness of C1, it is possible to make the player recognize the start of the winning flash effect. It is possible to prevent the winning flash lamp 135SG009F from blinking at the brightness C1 even during the execution period of the later winning flash performance, which obstructs other performances and reduces game interest.

In this feature section 135SG, as shown in FIG. 15-28, the winning flash lamp 135SG009F is blinked at the brightness C1 and cycle T2 as the first period winning flash effect, and the winning flash lamp 135SG009F is blinked as the second period winning flash effect. As an example of a "specific mode with a low degree of emphasis", a mode is shown in which the light is blinked at a luminance C2 lower than the luminance C1 and at a cycle T2 that is longer than the cycle T1. In other words, the "specific mode with a low degree of emphasis" of the winning flash lamp 135SG009F in the late winning flash performance of the feature section 135SG is a low-speed blinking mode where the degree of emphasis is low due to the slow blinking speed (long blinking cycle). However, the present invention is not limited to this, and includes both a low brightness mode in which the degree of emphasis is low due to low brightness, and the present invention is not limited to this. The "specific mode with a low degree of emphasis" of the lamp 135SG009F may be only one of the low-speed blinking mode and the low-intensity mode.

In addition, as shown in Figure 15-28, the execution period of the flash effect at the time of winning the second half is the period during which the variable display before the variable display that is the target of the flash effect at the time of winning is executed, and the period in which the variable display that is the target of the flash effect at the time of winning is executed. Since the winning flash lamp 135SG009F blinks at the brightness C2 and the period T2 before and after the start of the variable display that is the object of the winning flash effect, It becomes easier for the player to recognize that the display is variable, and the player's enjoyment of the game can be improved.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 15-28, the effect image 135SG005E is displayed on the image display device 5 during the execution period of the first-term winning flash effect, and the effect image 135SG005E is displayed on the image display device 5 during the execution period of the second-term winning flash effect. By displaying the silhouette image 135SG005S, the effect image 135SG005E can be displayed on the image display device 5 during the execution period of the winning flash effect in the previous period, so that the player can recognize the start of the winning flash effect. During the execution period of the flash effect at the time of winning a prize in the second half, by displaying the silhouette image 135SG005S on the image display device 5, the image display device 5 continues to display the effect image 135SG005E, which obstructs other displays and reduces the enjoyment of the game. can be suppressed from decreasing.

In particular, in this characteristic portion 135SG, as shown in FIGS. 15-30 (D) to 15-31 (F), and 15-34 (L), the effect image 135SG005E is brighter than the silhouette image 135SG005S. Since it is displayed in color and the display area on the image display device 5 is wide, the display of the effect image 135SG005E allows the player to effectively recognize the start of the winning flash effect.

In addition, as shown in Figure 15-28, during the execution period of the flash effect at the time of winning in the first period, the sound corresponding to the flash effect at the time of winning is output from the speakers 8L and 8R at the volume V1, and during the execution period of the flash effect at the time of winning in the second period. Now, a sound corresponding to the flash effect at the time of winning is output from the speakers 8l and 8R at a volume of V2 (V1>V2). In this way, by outputting the sound corresponding to the winning flash effect at the volume V1 as the winning flash effect, it becomes possible for the player to easily recognize that the winning flash effect has started. At the same time, during the execution of the flash effect at the time of winning in the later period, the sound corresponding to the flash effect at the time of winning is output at the volume V2, thereby preventing a decrease in gaming interest due to other effects being obstructed by the sound corresponding to the flash effect at the time of winning. It can be suppressed.

In addition, in this feature section 135SG, while the flash effect at the time of winning a prize is being executed in the latter half, the sound corresponding to the flash effect at the time of winning is outputted at the volume V2, so that other effects are obstructed by the sound corresponding to the flash effect at the time of winning. Although the present invention has been exemplified as a mode for suppressing a decline in gaming interest, the present invention is not limited to this, and by not outputting the sound corresponding to the winning flash effect while the later winning flash effect is being executed, other effects may be suppressed when winning a prize. It may also be possible to prevent a decrease in interest in the game due to interference by the sound corresponding to the flash effect.

In addition, as shown in Figures 15-29 (A) to 15-48 (n), during the execution of the flash effect at the time of winning a prize in the second half, the display before the variable display that is the target of the flash effect at the time of winning a prize starts. During the symbol confirmation period of the variable display, the winning flash lamp 135SG009F continues to blink, that is, the production control CPU 120 determines whether the symbol confirmation command has been received (the confirmation command reception flag has been set) or not. Regardless of whether the display time timer has timed out or not, by continuing to flash the winning flash lamp 135SG009F during the symbol confirmation period, the player will be controlled into a jackpot gaming state. The feeling of anticipation can be maintained accurately until the start of the variable display which is the object of the flash effect when winning a prize, and the interest in the game can be improved.

In addition, in this feature section 135SG, as a flash performance at the time of winning in the first period, the lamp for the winning flash 135SG009F, the main lamp 9a, the frame lamp 9b, the attacker lamp 9c, and the movable body lamp 9d are set in a mode (brightness) according to the flash performance at the time of winning in the first period. C1 and period T1), and after the end of the first period winning flash performance, as the second period winning flash performance, the winning flash lamp 135SG009F is set in a mode (brightness C2 and cycle T2) according to the second period winning flash performance. ), while the main lamp 9a, frame lamp 9b, attacker lamp 9c, and movable lamp 9d are emitted in a manner corresponding to the background image (brightness C2 and period T0). is not limited to this, and the performance control CPU 120 clears the process timer for the first period winning flash performance at the timing when the first period winning flash performance ends, so that the process timer for the first period winning flash performance is cleared during the execution period of the second period winning flash performance. It may be possible to prevent the winning flash lamp 135SG009F, the main lamp 9a, the frame lamp 9b, the attacker lamp 9c, and the movable lamp 9d from emitting light in a manner corresponding to the previous winning flash performance.

Further, as shown in FIG. 15-3, a small pattern 135SG005M is arranged at the left end of the first display area 135SG005F of the image display device 5, and as shown in FIG. 15-33 (J), the pattern is confirmed. During the period, the small pattern 135SG005M is displayed with variable display stopped, so even if the winning flash lamp 135SG009F continues to emit light during the pattern confirmation period, the small pattern 135SG005M will be derived in combination to indicate a win. Since it is displayed, the player can be made aware that the symbol confirmation period is in progress.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 15-33 (J), while the winning flash effect is being executed, the silhouette image 135SG005S is displayed on the right side of the first display area 135SG005F of the image display device 5, while the small Since the symbol 135SG005M is displayed at the left end of the first display area 135SG005F of the image display device 5, the silhouette image 135SG005S is displayed overlappingly with the small symbol 135SG005M, making it difficult for the player to recognize the end of the variable display. You can prevent it from getting stowed away.

In addition, in this feature section 135SG, it is possible to execute a pseudo-continuous effect that includes temporary stopping and variable display of decorative symbols again on the image display device 5 during variable display, and variable display during execution of the winning flash effect. When a pseudo continuous effect is executed, a special symbol (see Figure 15-40, etc.) that stops in the "middle" decorative pattern display area 5C when the decorative pattern temporarily stops is a silhouette as a flash effect at the time of winning. Since the images 135SG005S can be displayed overlappingly, the special symbol is hidden by the silhouette image 135SG005S, giving the player a sense of surprise and increasing his enjoyment of the game.

Furthermore, as shown in FIGS. 15-28 and 15-42(a) to 15-47(l), the silhouette image 135SG005S is displayed on the image display device 5 even in the variable display that is subject to the flash effect when winning a prize. Therefore, it becomes easier for the player to recognize that the variable display is the object of the flash effect when winning a prize, and it is possible to improve the interest of the variable display that is the object of the flash effect when winning.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 15-28, during the variable display that is the target of the winning flash effect, the winning flash lamp 135SG009F is blinked at a brightness of C2 and a period of T2 before the start of the reach effect. While the winning flash lamp 135SG009F is turned off at the start timing, as shown in FIG. 15-22, due to the generation of static electricity, etc., the performance control CPU 120 determines that it is the start timing of the ready-to-win performance of the variable display of the performance target. If this is not possible, at the end timing of the variable display (timing at which the symbol confirmation command is received), which is a timing later than the start timing of the ready-to-reach effect, a second-term winning flash effect including blinking of the winning flash lamp 135SG009F is performed again. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the sense of discomfort when the blinking of the winning flash lamp 135SG009F as the winning flash effect does not end at the timing of the start of the ready-to-win effect.

Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 15-22, if the performance control CPU 120 cannot determine that it is the start timing of the ready-to-reach performance of the variable display of the performance target due to the generation of static electricity, etc., the performance control CPU 120 Since the late winning flash performance is ended based on receiving the command, it is possible to further reduce the sense of discomfort when ending the light emission of the winning flash lamp 135SG009F as the winning flash performance.

In addition, as shown in Figure 15-21, if a starting prize at the first start opening occurs during the execution of the super reach reach effect, the execution of the winning flash effect is not determined, so the super reach reach effect is executed. It is possible to prevent a decrease in interest in the game due to a decrease in attention to the game.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 15-17, in this feature section 135SG, the pending display and active display can be displayed in any of display patterns α to display patterns γ with different jackpot expectations, and as shown in FIG. As shown, when it is decided to display the pending display or active display in the display pattern β or the display pattern γ, the starting port lamp 135SG009S flashes the winning flash lamp 135SG009F as the winning flash effect or the game effect. Regardless of the lighting mode of the lamp 9, etc., the light is emitted in a color according to the display pattern β or the display pattern γ from the occurrence of a starting winning to the end of the variable display based on the starting winning, so the player can see the pending display or the active display. Since the display mode can also be recognized by the light emission mode (emission color) of the starting port lamp 135SG009S, the game enjoyment can be improved.

Although the characteristic parts of this invention have been explained above with reference to the drawings, the specific configuration is not limited to these characteristic parts, and even changes and additions within the scope of the gist of this invention are not included in this invention. It will be done.

For example, although the flash effect at the time of late prize winning in the feature section 135SG is executed regardless of whether or not it is during the symbol confirmation period (while the variable display is stopped), the present invention is not limited to this. As shown in Figures 15-69 to 15-89 as a modified example 135SG-1, the output of the sound corresponding to the winning flash effect as the winning flash effect in the later period, the light emission of the winning flash lamp 135SG009F, and the silhouette. The display of the image 135SG005S, etc. may not be executed during the symbol confirmation period.

Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 15-69 and 15-70 (A), while the variable display is being executed, the image display device 5 executes the variable display of decorative patterns, and the speakers 8L and 8R , the variable display compatible sound is output at volume V2. In addition, while the variable display is being executed, the winning flash lamp 135SG009F is lit, and the game effect lamp 9 blinks at a cycle T0 according to the variable display (Figures 15-27 (A) to 15-27 (Blinking in the manner shown in (D)) is controlled.

Furthermore, while the variable display is being executed, an image corresponding to the performance pattern of the preview performance is displayed on the image display device 5 during the execution period of the preview performance, and the speakers 8L and 8R are displaying the image of the preview performance. A sound corresponding to the performance pattern (sound corresponding to the preview performance) is output at volume V2. Further, as the pending memory, there are three first special figure pending memories (three pending displays are displayed in the first pending memory display area 135SG005D).

If a prize is won in the first starting slot (starting prize) during such a variable display, and it is decided to execute the pending display notice effect and the winning flash effect based on the starting winning, the figure As shown in FIG. 15-69 and FIG. 15-70 (B), a flash effect is started at the time of first-term winning.

First, as shown in Figures 15-69 and 15-70 (B), the sound corresponding to the winning flash effect is output from the speakers 8L and 8R at a volume of V1 (V1>V2) for the flash effect at the time of winning in the first period. At the same time, the winning flash lamp 135SG009F and the game effect lamp 9 are temporarily turned off. Then, as shown in FIGS. 15-69, 15-71 (C), and 15-71 (D), the display of the effect image 135SG005E starts from around the winning flash lamp 135SG009F on the image display device 5. At the same time, blinking control of the winning flash lamp 135SG009F, the main lamp 9a, the frame lamp 9b, the attacker lamp 9c, the movable lamp 9d, the stick lamp 135SG00X, and the button lamp 135SG009Y is started at the cycle T1. In the blinking control, each lamp is lit at a brightness C1 that is higher than the brightness C2.

In addition, when the first period winning flash effect is started, as shown in Figure 15-71 (D), Figure 15-72 (E), and Figure 15-72 (F), as the above-mentioned specific display start effect B, An animation in which the character A appears from the winning flash lamp 135SG009F, which is blink-controlled, is displayed, and an animation in which the character A moves to the first reserved storage display area 135SG005D is displayed. After the character A moves to the first pending memory display area 135SG005D, the character A moves to the position where the pending display in the first pending memory display area 135SG005D is displayed (the fourth position in the case of this modification 135SG-1). An animation of attacking (acting on) the position where the pending display is displayed is displayed.

After character A acts on the first pending storage display area 135SG005D, the pending display that is the target of the winning flash performance (previous winning flash performance) that is currently being executed appears gradually from the bottom to the top at the position where the action occurred. An appearance animation is displayed (see Figures 15-20 (D-1) to 15-20 (D-5)). Note that the pending display whose appearance animation has been completed in the first pending storage display area 135SG005D transitions to a rotating display as a specific display rotating display effect like other pending displays.

In other words, in this modification example 135SG-1, if a starting prize occurs during the variable display and it is decided to execute the winning flash effect based on the starting winning, then the display of the pending display based on the starting winning is completed. First, the output of the sound corresponding to the winning flash effect from the speakers 8L and 8R, the flashing of the winning flash lamp 135SG009F, and the effect image 135SG005E on the image display device 5 are started. In addition, the appearance animation of the pending display (specific display) accompanied by the execution of the specific display start effect B in this modified example 135SG-1 is completed during the execution of the flash effect at the time of winning in the second half (see Fig. 15-73 (G) and Fig. 15-73(H)).

When the first-term winning flash performance ends, the second-term winning flash performance starts from the ending timing. As for the flash performance at the time of winning in the latter half, as shown in Figure 15-69, Figure 15-73 (G) and Figure 15-73 (H), the output of the sound corresponding to the flash performance at the time of winning from speakers 8L and 8R is set to volume V2. At the same time, the winning flash lamp 135SG009F blinks at the brightness C2 and period T2 (period T2>period T1), and the brightness C2 and the period T2 of the gaming effect lamps 9 excluding the stick lamp 135SG009X and the button lamp 135SG009Y. Blinking (blinking in the manner shown in FIGS. 15-27(A) to 15-27(D)), at regular intervals of the silhouette image 135SG005S of the character A around the winning flash lamp 135SG009F on the image display device 5. starts to be displayed.

Incidentally, the flashing of the game effect lamps 9 excluding the stick lamp 135SG009X and the button lamp 135SG009Y at the brightness C2 and the cycle T2 is performed in a color corresponding to the background image of the image display device 5 (for example, if the background image is a daytime image) A gradation using blue-based colors, a gradation using red-based colors if the background image is an evening image, etc.) are performed.

The cycle T2, which is the blinking cycle of the winning flash lamp 135SG009F, is longer than the above-mentioned cycle T1, but shorter than the above-mentioned cycle T0 (lamp blinking cycle length: T0>T2). >T1). Incidentally, during the execution of the flash effect at the time of winning in the second half, the stick lamp 135SG009X and the button lamp 135SG009Y are not lit.

Furthermore, as shown in FIGS. 15-74(I) and 15-74(J), when the silhouette image 135SG005S is displayed on the image display device 5, the The silhouette image 135SG005S is displayed with the transparent black image 135SG005B overlappingly displayed over the entire area of one display area 135SG005F.

As shown in FIG. 15-74 (J), FIG. 15-75 (K), and FIG. 15-75 (L), when the variable display ends based on the reception of the symbol confirmation command, the image display device 5 displays decorative symbols and small The symbol 135SG005M is derived and displayed in a combination indicating a failure (displayed with the variable display stopped), and the output of the sound corresponding to the variable display from the speakers 8L and 8R is stopped. At this time, the active display is erased from the active display area 135SG005A. As shown in FIGS. 15-69, 15-76 (M), and 15-76 (N), during the symbol confirmation period from the end timing of the variable display to the start timing of the next variable display, the late The output of the sound corresponding to the winning flash effect from the speakers 8L and 8R as the winning flash effect and the display of the silhouette image 135SG005S on the image display device 5 are stopped, and the main lamp 9a, frame lamp 9b, attacker lamp 9c, and movable The body lamp 9d continues to blink only in a manner corresponding to the background image displayed on the image display device 5.

When the symbol confirmation period ends, a new variable display starts. At this time, in the image display device 5, the pending display displayed at the beginning in the first pending storage display area 135SG005D is moved to the active display area 135SG005A as an active display, and is also displayed in the first pending storage display area 135SG005D. The display positions of the remaining pending displays are shifted to the right one by one. Furthermore, the output of the variable display compatible sound from the speakers 8L and 8R at the volume V2 is also started.

Thereafter, as shown in FIGS. 15-75 (K) to 15-82 (Z), in the variable display that precedes the variable display that is the target of the winning flash performance, the speaker 8L as the flash performance during the later winning time, While the output of the sound corresponding to the winning flash effect from 8R at the volume V2, the flashing of the winning flash lamp 135SG009F at the brightness C2 and the period T2, and the display of the silhouette image 135SG005S on the image display device 5 are repeatedly executed, During the symbol confirmation period, the output of the sound corresponding to the winning flash effect from speakers 8L and 8R as the flash effect during the latter period, the brightness of the winning flash lamp 135SG009F at C2 and the blinking period T2, and the image display. The silhouette image 135SG005S is never displayed on the device 5.

In addition, as shown in FIGS. 15-79 (S) to 15-81 (X), in the variable display where the pseudo-continuous effect is executed, during the period when the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped (FIG. 15-81 ( See W). In this modified example 135SG-1, decorative symbols indicating normal numbers are temporarily stopped in the left and right decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R, and a special symbol indicating the temporary stop is placed in the inner decorative symbol display area 5C. (temporarily stops), as the flash effect at the time of winning in the latter half, the output of the sound corresponding to the flash effect at the time of winning from speakers 8L and 8R at the volume V2, the brightness of the lamp 135SG009F for the winning flash at the time of winning, blinking at the brightness C2 and the period T2, and the image display. Display of the silhouette image 135SG005S on the device 5 is executed.

In addition, in Fig. 15-81 (W), while the winning flash effect is being executed, when the decorative symbol is temporarily stopped in the variable display before the variable display that is the target of the winning flash effect, the winning flash effect is The brightness C2 and cycle T2 of the winning flash lamp 135SG009F are not executed, but depending on the timing of the temporary stop, the brightness C2 and cycle T2 of the winning flash lamp 135SG009F may vary depending on the timing of the temporary stop. Flashing is now performed. That is, in this modification 135SG-1, for the variable display that precedes the variable display that is the target of the winning flash performance, the winning flash performance is continuously executed during the temporary stop period of the decorative symbol.

Furthermore, as shown in FIGS. 15-82 (Y) and 15-82 (Z), when the variable display in which the normal reach is off due to the execution of the pseudo-continuous effect ends, the decorative patterns and small The symbol 135SG005M is derived and displayed in a combination indicating a failure (displayed with the variable display stopped), and the output of the sound corresponding to the variable display from the speakers 8L and 8R is stopped. At this time, the active display is erased from the active display area 135SG005A. Incidentally, the flash effect at the time of late prize winning in this feature section 135SG is also executed during the variable display symbol determination period when the normal reach is off. That is, as shown in FIGS. 15-82 (Y) and 15-82 (Z), even during the symbol determination period, the silhouette image 135SG005S is displayed on the image display device 5 with the black image 135SG005B being displayed overlappingly. At the same time, the speakers 8L and 8R output a sound corresponding to the flash effect at the time of winning at a volume of V2.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 15-81 (W) and FIG. 15-81 (X), during the period when the decorative pattern is temporarily stopped, the variable display of the small pattern 135SG005M is executed regardless of the temporary stop. Therefore, the player can recognize that the variable display has not ended yet by visually recognizing the variable display of the small symbol 135SG005M.

Then, as shown in FIGS. 15-83(a) and 15-83(b), when the variable display that is the target of the winning flash effect is started, the variable display that is the subject of the winning flash effect is started, and the variable display that is the subject of the winning flash effect is started. The pending display corresponding to the variable display moves to the active display area 135SG005A as an active display.

As shown in FIG. 15-84(c) to FIG. 15-88(l), in the variable display, the flash effect at the time of winning in the second half is continued. Further, during variable display, a preview effect may be executed (see FIG. 15-84(d) and FIG. 15-85(e)). Furthermore, since the variable display is a variable display with a super reach variation pattern, at least two pseudo continuous effects are executed during the variable display (Figures 15-86 (g) to 15-87 (j) reference).

In particular, even in the variable display that is subject to the winning flash performance, during the period when the decorative pattern is temporarily stopped (see Figure 15-87 (j)), the flash performance from speakers 8L and 8R is performed as a late winning flash performance. At the time of winning, the sound corresponding to the flash effect is outputted at the volume V2, the winning flash lamp 135SG009F blinks at the brightness C2 and the period T2, and the silhouette image 135SG005S is displayed on the image display device 5.

As shown in FIGS. 15-89(m) and 15-89(n), when the start timing of the ready-to-reach effect is reached as the variable display progresses, the first display area excluding the active display area 135SG005A of the image display device 5 135SG005F once whites out (the effect image displayed in the first display area 135SG005F is temporarily hidden and the first display area 135SG005F becomes displayed in white), then the ready-to-reach effect is started. In addition, in this modification 135SG-1, the first display area 135SG005F becomes white-out, which suggests that the super reach effect will be executed thereafter.

In addition, at the whiteout timing, the output of the sound corresponding to the winning flash effect from the speakers 8L and 8R as the flash effect at the time of winning in the later period, the flashing of the winning flash lamp 135SG009F at the brightness C2 and the period T2, and the image display device 5 The display of the silhouette image 135SG005S ends. On the other hand, the output of the variable display compatible sound from the speakers 8L and 8R at the volume V2, and the flashing of the game effect lamps 9 except the stick lamp 135SG009X and the button lamp 135SG009Y at the brightness C2 and the period T0 are continued.

Furthermore, as shown in Figure 15-69, if a starting prize occurs during the execution of the variable display, and it is decided to execute a pending display notice effect based on the starting winning, the corresponding starting door lamp lighting effect will be displayed. From the timing of the starting winning, the starting port lamp 135SG009S changes the color according to the display pattern of the pending display notice effect (for example, blue when the display pattern of the pending display is display pattern β, and the display pattern of the pending display is display pattern γ). (in red) to start emitting light.

The light emission of the starting port lamp 135SG009S is an effect that is executed completely independently of the winning flash effect described above, and regardless of the blinking mode of the winning flash lamp 135SG009F or the game effect lamp 9, the above-mentioned starting Light emission in a color corresponding to the display pattern of the pending display notice performance is continued from the time of winning to the end of the target variable display of the start lamp light emission performance (target variable display of the flash performance at the time of winning).

As described above, in this modified example 135SG-1, when the winning flash effect is started based on the starting winning, the lighting of the winning flash lamp 135SG009F is stopped as a late winning flash effect during the symbol confirmation period. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from misperceiving that the variable display is in progress due to the winning flash lamp 135SG009F being turned on continuously during the pattern confirmation period as a flash effect at the time of winning in the later period. ing. Furthermore, during the period of temporary suspension of the decorative symbols in the variable display that are the target of the flash performance at the time of winning, and during the temporary suspension period of the decorative symbols in the variable display that are the target of the flash performance at the time of winning, the flash lamp 135SG009F for the winning flash is activated. By continuing to blink at the brightness C2 and the period T2, it is possible to prevent the game from mistakenly assuming that the variable display has ended even though the decorative symbols are in the temporary stop period.

In addition, in this modification 135SG-1, during the pattern confirmation period during the execution period of the flash effect at the time of winning a prize, the output of the sound corresponding to the flash effect at the time of winning, the lighting of the flash effect at the time of winning the winning flash 135SG009F, and the silhouette. Although a mode in which the display of the image 135SG005S is stopped is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this. If it is possible to prevent the erroneous recognition that this is the case, output the sound corresponding to the winning flash effect, turn on the winning flash lamp 135SG009F for the later winning flash effect, or display the silhouette image 135SG005S. Alternatively, only two may be executed.

Furthermore, in this modification 135SG-1, during the pattern confirmation period during the execution period of the late winning flash performance, the output of the sound corresponding to the winning flash performance as the late winning flash performance, the light emission of the winning flash lamp 135SG009F, and the silhouette. Although the embodiment in which the display of image 135SG005S, etc. is not executed is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, but the winning flash as a late winning flash effect during the symbol confirmation period during the execution period of the late winning flash effect. For example, the performance control CPU 120 may receive a symbol confirmation command during execution of the flash performance when winning a prize in the second half. Based on this, by clearing the process timer for the flash effect at the time of winning in the later period, during the pattern confirmation period, the sound corresponding to the flash effect at the time of winning at the time of winning is output as the flash effect at the time of winning in the latter period, the light emission of the lamp 135SG009F for flash at the time of winning, The silhouette image 135SG005S may not be displayed.

In this case, the performance control CP 120, based on receiving the first variable display start command, selects the flash performance process table for the second period of winning and resets and starts the process timer for the flash performance for the second period of winning. By doing so, it is only necessary to start the flash effect at the time of winning a prize (output of the sound corresponding to the flash effect at the time of winning, the light emission of the flash lamp 135SG009F at the time of winning, and the display of the silhouette image 135SG005S) in response to the start of a new variable display.

In addition, as a form in which the winning flash lamp 135SG009F does not emit light as the late winning flash performance during the symbol confirmation period during the execution period of the latter winning flash performance, for example, the performance control CPU 120 may Based on the reception of the symbol confirmation command during execution of the performance, the lighting control data for the flash performance lamp 135SG009F for the winning flash is sent to the lamp control board 14 instead of the lighting control data according to the process data of the process timer for the flash performance during the latter period. Lighting control data that maintains the lights off (for example, "0:0:0" indicating lights off as the RGB value of the winning flash lamp 135SG009F) may be output continuously until the variable display start command is received. .

In addition, if you do not execute the flash effect at the time of winning during the symbol confirmation period in this way, the sound corresponding to the flash effect at the time of winning will be output again from the start timing of the new variable display, the lighting of the flash lamp 135SG009F for winning time at the time of winning, the silhouette image The display of 135SG005S may be re-executed from the beginning of each cycle (see Figure 15-69), or from the start timing of the new variable display, the sound corresponding to the winning flash effect may be output, the winning flash lamp 135SG009F may be turned on, The display of the silhouette image 135SG005S may be restarted from the middle of each cycle.

In addition, in this modification example 135SG-1, if the variable display ends during the execution of the flash performance at the time of late winning, during the symbol determination period of the variable display, the flash performance from the speakers 8L and 8R as the flash performance at the time of late winning While stopping the output of the sound corresponding to the flash effect when winning a prize and the display of the silhouette image 235SG005S, it also stops the output of the flash effect compatible sound and the display of the silhouette image 235SG005S. Although the present invention is not limited to this, the main lamp 9a, the frame lamp 9b, the attacker lamp 9c, and the movable lamp 9d will continue to blink in this manner, but the present invention is not limited to this. Blinking may also be stopped. In particular, as a form of stopping the blinking of the main lamp 9a, frame lamp 9b, attacker lamp 9c, and movable body lamp 9d during the symbol confirmation period, the in-lamp 9a, frame lamp 9b, attacker lamp 9c, and movable lamp 9d are stopped during the pattern confirmation period. The body lamp 9d may be turned off, or the in-lamp 9a, frame lamp 9b, attacker lamp 9c, and movable lamp 9d may be set to a certain color (for example, the background displayed on the image display device 5) during the pattern determination period. It may also be maintained in a continuously lit state (in a color corresponding to the image).

In addition, in the feature section 135SG, in the explanation of FIG. 15-8, it is stated that a plurality of reach effects may be provided as the super reach effect. If you set up a reach performance of multiple Super Reach, make the jackpot expectation different between the reach performances of multiple Super Reach (for example, as a reach performance of Super Reach, the reach performance of Super Reach α and the reach performance of Super Reach α have a higher jackpot expectation than the reach performance of Super Reach α (a reach effect with a high super reach β may be provided).

In particular, when it is possible to execute reach effects of multiple super reaches with different jackpot expectations, as shown in FIGS. 15-90(A) and 15-90(B) as modification 135SG-2. , the movable body 32 can be moved between a retracted position (for example, a position above the image display device 5) and a presentation position (for example, a central front position when viewed from the front of the image display device 5), and a flash presentation when winning a prize. If the target variable display is a variable display with a variation pattern of super reach α (a variable display that executes a reach effect of super reach α), the active display area 135SG005A of the image display device 5 during the variable display is By repeatedly moving the movable body 32 between the retracted position and the retracted position (for example, the intermediate position between the retracted position and the production position described above) during the period in which the first display area 135SG005F except for the first display area 135SG005F is once white-out, the movable body 32 Execute a moving body motion suggestion performance that suggests moving to the performance position, and when winning a prize, the variable display that is the target of the flash performance will be a variable display with a variation pattern of Super Reach β (Execute the reach performance of Super Reach β) (variable display), the movable body 32 is further evacuated after the above-described movable body motion suggestion effect is executed during a period in which the first display area 135SG005F excluding the active display area 135SG005A of the image display device 5 is once whited out. A movable body motion performance may be performed in which the moving body is moved from a position to a performance position.

By doing this, during the whiteout period, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the movement of the movable body 32, and when the movable body 32 moves to the performance position (when the movable body movement performance is executed) Since the player can be informed that the movable body motion performance will execute the reach performance of super reach β, which has a higher jackpot expectation than the reach performance of super reach α, the game enjoyment can be improved.

For example, if the target of the flash effect when winning a prize is a variable display with a variation pattern of super reach α, the target of the flash effect when winning a prize is When the variable display starts, the output of the sound corresponding to the variable display from the speakers 8L and 8R starts. In addition, in the variable display, a flash effect at the time of winning a prize in the latter half is continued. Further, during the variable display, a preview effect may be executed (see FIG. 15-91(B), FIG. 15-92(C), and FIG. 15-92(D)). Furthermore, since the variable display is a variable display with a super reach variation pattern, at least two pseudo continuous effects are executed during the variable display (Figure 15-93 (E) to Figure 15-94 (H) reference).

In particular, even in the variable display that is subject to the winning flash performance, during the period when the decorative pattern is temporarily stopped (see Figure 15-94 (H)), the flash performance from speakers 8L and 8R is performed as a later winning flash performance. At the time of winning, the sound corresponding to the flash effect is outputted at the volume V2, the winning flash lamp 135SG009F blinks at the brightness C2 and the cycle T2, and the silhouette image 135SG005S is displayed on the image display device 5.

As shown in FIGS. 15-95 (I) to 15-96 (L), when the start timing of the ready-to-reach effect is reached as the variable display progresses, the first display area excluding the active display area 135SG005A of the image display device 5 135SG005F temporarily whites out (the effect image displayed in the first display area 135SG005F is temporarily hidden and the first display area 135SG005F becomes displayed in white). In addition, in this modification 135SG-2, the first display area 135SG005F becomes white-out, which suggests that the super reach effect will be executed thereafter.

As shown in FIG. 15-90(A) and FIG. 15-96(K) to FIG. 15-97(N), during the whiteout period, the winning flash lamp 135SG009F The lighting at the brightness C2 and the display of the silhouette image 135SG005S on the image display device 5 are completed. As a movable body motion suggestion performance, the movable body motion suggestion performance is based on the fact that the movable body 32 repeatedly reciprocates between the retreat position and the suggested position a predetermined number of times (4 reciprocations in this modified example 135SG-2) by a drive mechanism (not shown). When the pandemic ends, the whiteout period also ends. In addition, during the execution period of the movable body motion suggestion production, the output of the sound corresponding to the movable body motion suggestion production is performed from the speakers 8L and 8R at the volume V2 instead of the sound corresponding to the variable display. Note that the sound corresponding to the movable body motion suggestion effect is a sound effect that allows the player to recognize that the movable body 32 is repeatedly moving between the retracted position and the suggested position (for example, a sound effect such as "rattle"). ) etc. can be output.

As shown in FIG. 15-90(A), FIG. 15-98(O), and FIG. 15-98(P), from the timing when the movable body motion suggestion presentation and whiteout are completed, the image display device 5 At the same time as the reach effect of reach α starts, the main lamp 9a, frame lamp 9b, attacker lamp 9c, movable lamp 9d, and winning flash lamp 135SG009F start lighting with brightness C1 in a manner corresponding to the reach effect. Then, the speakers 8L and 8R start outputting the ready-to-reach effect sound (such as BGM different from the variable display corresponding sound) corresponding to the ready-to-reach effect of the super reach α.

In addition, if the target of the flash effect at the time of winning is a variable display with a variation pattern of super reach β, as shown in Figure 15-99 (A) and Figure 15-99 (B), the target of the flash effect at the time of winning is When the variable display starts, output of sound corresponding to the variable display from the speakers 8L and 8R starts. In addition, in the variable display, the flash effect at the time of winning in the second half is continued. Further, during the variable display, a preview effect may be executed (see FIG. 15-99(B), FIG. 15-100(C), and FIG. 15-100(D)). Furthermore, since the variable display is a variable display with a super reach variation pattern, at least two pseudo continuous effects are executed during the variable display (Figure 15-101 (E) to Figure 15-102 (H) reference).

In particular, even in the variable display that is subject to the winning flash performance, during the period when the decorative pattern is temporarily stopped (see Figure 15-102 (H)), the flash performance from speakers 8L and 8R is performed as a later winning flash performance. At the time of winning, the sound corresponding to the flash effect is outputted at the volume V2, the winning flash lamp 135SG009F blinks at the brightness C2 and the period T2, and the silhouette image 135SG005S is displayed on the image display device 5.

Then, as shown in FIGS. 15-103 (I) to 15-104 (L), when the start timing of the ready-to-reach effect is reached as the variable display progresses, the first display area excluding the active display area 135SG005A of the image display device 5 135SG005F temporarily becomes white-out (the effect image displayed in the first display area 135SG005F is temporarily hidden and the first display area 135SG005F becomes displayed in white). In addition, in this modification 135SG-2, the first display area 135SG005F becomes white-out, which suggests that the super reach effect will be executed thereafter.

As shown in FIG. 15-90(B) and FIG. 15-104(K) to FIG. 15-105(N), during the whiteout period, the winning flash lamp 135SG009F The lighting at the brightness C2 and the display of the silhouette image 135SG005S on the image display device 5 are completed. Then, as a movable body motion suggestion production, the movable body motion is suggested based on the movable body 32 repeatedly reciprocating between the retreat position and the suggested position a predetermined number of times (four reciprocations in this modification 135SG-2) by a drive mechanism (not shown). The performance ends. In addition, during the execution period of the movable body motion suggestion performance, the output of the sound corresponding to the movable body motion suggestion performance is performed from the speakers 8L and 8R at the volume V2 instead of the sound corresponding to the variable display. Note that the sound corresponding to the movable body motion suggestion effect may be a sound effect that allows the player to recognize that the movable body 32 is repeatedly moving between the retreat position and the suggested position (for example, a sound effect such as "rattle"). ) etc. can be output.

After the movable body motion suggestion production ends, the whiteout period ends and the movable body motion production begins, as shown in Figure 15-90 (B) and Figures 15-106 (O) to 15-106 (P). As a result, the movable body 32 is moved from the retracted position to the presentation position by a drive mechanism (not shown). In addition, during the period of the movable body movement performance, the winning flash lamp 135SG009F, main lamp 9a, frame lamp 9b, attacker lamp 9c, and movable body lamp 9d are set to brightness C1 in a manner corresponding to the movable body movement performance. Light. Furthermore, although not shown in FIG. 15-90(B), the speakers 8L and 8R output sound corresponding to the moving body motion effect at the volume V1 (see FIG. 15-106(P)). Note that, as the sound corresponding to the movable body movement effect in the feature section 135SG, a sound effect (for example, a sound effect such as "Zudoon") that allows the player to recognize that the movable body has moved may be output.

Then, as shown in FIG. 15-107(Q), the movable body motion performance ends based on the movable body 32 returning from the performance position to the retracted position. As shown in FIG. 15-90(B), FIG. 15-107(Q), and FIG. 15-107(R), from the timing when the movable body motion effect and whiteout are completed, the image display device 5 displays super reach. At the same time as the reach effect of β starts, the main lamp 9a, the frame lamp 9b, the attacker lamp 9c, the movable lamp 9d, and the winning flash lamp 135SG009F start to light up at a brightness C1 corresponding to the reach effect. , the speakers 8L and 8R start outputting sound corresponding to the reach effect corresponding to the reach effect of the super reach β. In addition, as for the reach effect sound corresponding to the reach effect of Super Reach β, the sound corresponding to the variable display and the reach effect of Super Reach α are available so that the player can recognize that the reach effect of Super Reach β is in progress. It is sufficient to output BGM or the like that is different from the reach performance compatible sound corresponding to the performance.

As described above, in the present modified example 135SG-2, in the variable display of super reach, which is the target of the winning flash effect, before the start of the super reach reach effect, the winning flash lamp 135SG009F is set to brightness C2 and cycle T2. From the start timing of the super reach effect, the winning flash lamp 135SG009F lights up at a brightness of C2. In other words, when the reach effect starts, the winning flash lamp 135SG009F lights up at a brightness of C2 and Instead of blinking at the period T2, the light is emitted in a manner corresponding to the ready-to-reach effect (lighting up at a brightness of C2), so the game enjoyment of the ready-to-reach effect can be improved.

In particular, as shown in Figures 15-96(K) to 15-98(O) and Figures 15-104(K) to 15-106(O), the first display area 135SG005F is displayed in white (whiteout). At the same time, during the whiteout period, the winning flash lamp 135SG009F is turned off, and the winning flash lamp 135SG009F is turned on at brightness C2 from the start timing of the Super Reach reach effect. Since it is possible to prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable due to a change in the light emission mode of the lamp 135SG009F, it is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game.

Furthermore, if the variable display that is the target of the flash effect at the time of winning is a variable display with a variation pattern of super reach β, the movable body movement suggestion effect will be executed during the whiteout period, and the movable body movement suggestion effect will be executed. The winning flash lamp 135SG009F is turned off in response to the execution of the winning flash lamp 135SG009F, and then, in response to the execution of the movable body movement effect (movement of the movable body 32 to the effect position), the winning flash lamp 135SG009F is set to the movable body movement effect. It lights up at brightness C1 in a corresponding manner. In other words, the lighting mode of the flash lamp 135SG009F at the time of winning a prize is lit at a brightness of C1 after being turned off due to the execution of the movable object motion suggestion effect, so it is important to note that these changes in the lighting mode may give the player a sense of discomfort. Since it can be prevented, the enjoyment of the game can be improved.

Further, in the feature section 135SG, a form in which a dialogue preview performance can be executed as a preview performance suggesting that the variable display result will be a jackpot during variable display has been exemplified, but the present invention is not limited to this. , as modification example 135SG-3, the preview performance includes, in addition to the speech preview performance, the image displayed on the image display device 5 changes step by step, and a jackpot is expected according to the final number of change stages. It may be possible to perform a step-up effect with different degrees, a group preview effect in which a plurality of characters cross the image display device 5, or the like.

In particular, when it is possible to perform a step-up effect as the modified example 135SG-3, as shown in FIGS. 15-108 (A), 15-109 (A) to 15-113 (L), when winning a prize, When executing a step-up effect during a variable display in which a flash effect is not being executed, the timing for displaying an image (step-up image) on the image display device 5 or the timing for changing the image in stages is determined for the winning flash. The effect of the step-up performance may be enhanced by temporarily lighting the lamp 135SG009F at a brightness of C2. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 15-108(B), FIG. 15-114(A) to FIG. 15-118(F), the step-up effect is executed during the variable display where the winning flash effect is being executed. At this time, since the winning flash lamp 135SG009F has already blinked at the brightness C2 and the period T2, the timing for displaying the image (step-up image) on the image display device 5 and the image are changed step by step. The winning flash lamp 135SG009F is not turned on at the right timing, that is, while the winning flash effect is being executed, the winning flash lamp 135SG009F, which is already emitting light in a manner corresponding to the winning flash effect, is changed to correspond to the step-up effect. In some embodiments, the light may not be emitted.

As described above, in the present modification example 135SG-3, when the step-up effect is started in the variable display during execution of the winning flash effect, that is, the winning flash lamp 135SG009F has already been set to the brightness C2 as the winning flash effect. In addition, if a step-up effect that lights up the winning flash lamp 135SG009F while it is blinking at cycle T2 is started, the blinking of the winning flash lamp 135SG009F as the winning flash effect is executed with priority. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the lighting of the winning flash lamp 135SG009F from starting at an inappropriate timing such as the end timing of the winning flash performance in a manner corresponding to the step-up performance.

Furthermore, in the feature section 135SG, the movable body 32 is not operated before the start of the super reach reach effect, but the present invention is not limited to this, and before the start of the super reach reach effect, the movable body 32 is not operated. In this case, it is possible to execute a movable body motion performance in which the movable body 32 is moved from a retracted position (for example, a position above the image display device 5) to a performance position (for example, a center front position when viewed from the front of the image display device 5). By doing so, it may be possible to notify the player that the super reach effect will be executed.

In this way, if it is possible to execute the movable body motion performance before the super reach reach performance, as shown in FIGS. 15-119(A) and 15-119(B) as modification example 135SG-4, When the winning flash effect is executed for the variable display of the super reach, the lighting mode of the winning flash lamp 135SG009F is changed from the mode corresponding to the winning flash effect to the light emission mode corresponding to the movable body movement effect. The expectation level of a jackpot may be made to differ depending on which of the light emission modes is changed depending on the reach performance of the super reach.

For example, as shown in Figure 15-119 (C), if the variable display result of the variable display that is the target of the winning flash effect is a jackpot, at the start of the variable display, the movable body From the start timing of the movement performance, it was decided to change the light emission mode of the winning flash lamp 135SG009F from the mode corresponding to the winning flash effect to the light emission mode corresponding to the movable body movement effect, and the reach effect started at a rate of 30%. From the timing, it is decided to change the light emitting mode of the winning flash lamp 135SG009F from the mode corresponding to the winning flash effect to the light emitting mode corresponding to the reach effect. If the variable display result of the variable display that is the target of the winning flash effect is a loss, at the start of the variable display, from the movable body movement effect start timing, the winning flash lamp 135SG009F It has been decided to change the lighting mode of the flash lamp 135SG009F for winning a prize from the mode corresponding to the winning flash effect to the light emitting mode corresponding to the movable body movement effect, and at a rate of 70%, from the start timing of the reach effect, the light emitting mode of the winning flash lamp 135SG009F. It is decided to change the lighting mode from a mode corresponding to the winning flash effect to a light emission mode corresponding to the reach effect.

In addition, if it is decided to change the light emitting mode of the winning flash lamp 135SG009F from the mode corresponding to the winning flash effect to the light emitting mode corresponding to the movable body movement effect or the light emitting mode corresponding to the reach effect, the said decision. The winning flash lamp 135SG009F may be controlled in accordance with the content of the process data corresponding to the process timer in accordance with the progress of the variable display.

As described above, in this modification example 135SG-4, depending on the timing of ending the light emitting mode according to the winning flash effect of the winning flash lamp 135SG009F, it is possible to determine whether the flash is in progress during the execution period of the movable body movement effect or when the super In some cases, it may be during the execution period of the reach effect of Reach, so it is necessary to check whether the flash effect at the time of winning will end during the execution period of the moving body movement effect or during the execution period of the reach effect of Super Reach. It can be easily recognized by people. In particular, as shown in FIG. 15-119(C), the light emission mode of the winning flash lamp 135SG009F is changed from the light emission mode corresponding to the winning flash performance to the start timing of the movable body motion performance according to the movable body motion performance. Since the expectation level of a jackpot is different depending on whether the flash mode is set according to the start timing of the reach effect or when the light emission mode is set according to the reach effect from the start timing of the reach effect, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the end timing of the flash effect when winning a prize. This allows players to increase their interest in gaming.

In addition, in this modification example 135SG-4, the timing at which the blinking of the winning flash lamp 135SG009F as the winning flash effect ends (changes to the light emission mode according to the movable body movement effect or the light emission mode according to the reach effect). Although the present invention is not limited to this example, the present invention is not limited to this, and the pachinko game can be played according to the timing when the winning flash lamp 135SG009F finishes blinking as the winning flash effect. It may also be possible to suggest the setting values set in the device 1. By doing so, it is possible to draw the attention of the player to the end timing of the winning flash effect, and to improve the interest in the game.

In addition, in this modified example 135SG-4, the winning flash lamp 135SG009F emits light either at the start of the movable body movement performance during the variable display that is the target of the winning flash performance or at the start of the super reach reach performance. The mode can be changed, and the light emission mode of the winning flash lamp 135SG009F is changed from the light emission mode corresponding to the winning flash performance to the light emission mode corresponding to the movable body motion performance from the start timing of the movable body motion performance. Since the expectation level of a jackpot differs depending on the start timing of the reach effect and when the light emission mode is changed according to the reach effect, the player pays attention to the effect that is executed at the timing when the light emission mode of the winning flash lamp 135SG009F changes. It is possible to improve the player's interest in the game.

In addition, in this modified example 135SG-4, in the variable display of super reach, a form in which a movable body movement effect can be executed before the start of the reach effect of super reach is exemplified, but the present invention is not limited to this. Instead, before the execution of the movable body motion performance, a movable body motion suggestion performance that suggests the execution of the movable body motion performance may be made possible. In this way, when it is possible to execute the movable body motion suggestion effect before executing the movable body motion effect, the light emitting mode of the winning flash lamp 135SG009F can be changed from the light emission mode corresponding to the winning flash effect to suggest the movable body motion. A case is provided in which the light emission mode is changed from the start timing of the performance to a light emission mode corresponding to the movable body motion suggestion display, and the light emission mode of the winning flash lamp 135SG009F is changed from the light emission mode according to the winning flash display to the movable body motion suggestion display. The jackpot expectation level may be different depending on the case where the light emission mode is set according to the movable body motion suggestion performance from the start timing and the case where the light emission mode is set according to the ready-to-reach performance from the start timing of the ready-to-win performance. By doing so, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the performance that is being executed when the light emission mode of the winning flash lamp 135SG009F changes, thereby improving the interest in the game.

Furthermore, in this modification example 135SG-4, the light emission mode of the winning flash lamp 135SG009F is changed from the light emission mode corresponding to the winning flash effect to the light emission mode corresponding to the movable body movement suggestion effect from the start timing of the movable body movement suggestion effect. Although the present invention is not limited to this, the present invention is not limited to this, and the present invention is not limited to this. The light emission (flashing) of the time flash lamp 135SG009F is set to end at the start timing of the movable body motion suggestion effect and the time to end at the start timing of the reach effect, and at which timing the light emission of the time flash lamp 135SG009F ends. The expectation level of jackpot may be set to differ depending on whether the game ends at . In this way, even when providing multiple timings for stopping the blinking of the winning flash lamp 135SG009F as the winning flash performance during the variable display of 1, the performance control CPU 120 may cause the winning flash to stop due to the generation of static electricity, etc. If it is not possible to stop the flashing of the winning flash lamp 135SG009F, at the end timing of the variable display (timing of receiving the symbol confirmation command), which is a timing later than these timings, the late winning period including the flashing of the winning flash lamp 135SG009F will be resumed. All you have to do is end the flash effect.

By doing this, even if the blinking of the winning flash lamp 135SG009F as a winning flash performance cannot be stopped at the start timing of the movable body motion suggestion performance or the start timing of the reach performance, the winning flash performance will continue. At the end timing of the target variable display, it is possible to end the flash effect at the time of winning in the latter half, including the flashing of the flash lamp 135SG009F at the time of winning.

In addition, in the characteristic section 135SG, as display patterns of specific displays (pending display and active display), a display pattern α with the lowest jackpot expectation level is a white round shape, and a blue color with a jackpot expectation level higher than the display pattern α. The display pattern β is a round shape, and the display pattern γ is a red circle shape, which has a higher jackpot expectation than the display pattern β. However, the present invention is not limited to this. As the display pattern, display patterns other than these display patterns α to γ may be provided.

For example, as shown in FIG. 15-120 as modification example 135SG-5, as the display pattern of the specific display, in addition to the above-mentioned display patterns α to display patterns γ, any one of the pending display or the active display Display pattern δ, which is a round shape with blinking white, that may change to display pattern β or display pattern γ at the timing of (low expectation of change to display pattern β or display pattern γ), as a pending display or active display The possibility of changing to display pattern β or display pattern γ at any timing during display is higher than display pattern δ (expectation level of change to display pattern β or display pattern γ: high) A certain character-shaped circle A display pattern ε may be provided.

In other words, among display patterns α to γ of the pending display and active display in Modified Example 135SG-5, display pattern γ (red display) has the highest jackpot expectation, display pattern α (white display) ) is set to have the lowest jackpot expectation. On the other hand, regarding the jackpot expectation of display pattern δ and display pattern ε when display pattern β and display pattern γ do not change, the jackpot expectation may be set lower than display pattern α, or lower than display pattern α. Also, the jackpot expectation level may be set to be higher than that of the display pattern β, and the jackpot expectation level may be set lower than that of the display pattern β.

Further, in this modification example 135SG-5, display patterns δ and display patterns ε, which can change to display patterns β and display patterns γ, are provided as pending display and active display patterns, but the present invention is limited to these. Instead, a case may be provided in which the display pattern α changes to the display pattern β or the display pattern γ at a lower rate than the display pattern δ or the display pattern ε. Furthermore, there may be a case where the pending display or active display of the display pattern β changes to the display pattern γ.

Furthermore, the feature section 135SG determines whether or not to execute a pending display preview effect (a display that displays a pending display or an active display in display pattern β or display pattern β) and the display pattern, as well as determining whether to execute a flash effect when winning a prize. Although the present invention is not limited to this example, the present invention is not limited to this, and the present invention is not limited to this. You may decide.

For example, as shown in FIG. 15-120 as the above-mentioned modification 135SG-5, if it is decided to execute the winning flash effect based on the starting winning time, the display mode of the pending display or active display based on the starting winning is , the display pattern ε is determined at the highest rate, the display pattern δ is determined at a lower rate than the display pattern ε, the display pattern γ is determined at a lower rate than the display pattern δ, and the display pattern β is determined at a lower rate than the display pattern γ. It is sufficient to determine the display pattern α at a low ratio and determine the display pattern α at the lowest ratio (determination ratio of the display pattern when deciding to execute the flash effect at the time of winning: display pattern ε > display pattern δ > display pattern γ > display pattern β > Display pattern α).

As mentioned above, display patterns α to display patterns ε are provided as display modes for specific displays (hold display and active display), and when a specific display is displayed in display pattern δ or display pattern ε, the specific display is displayed. Since there is a higher probability that the winning flash effect is executed at the same time than when pattern β or display pattern γ is displayed, it is possible to draw the player's attention to a specific display by executing the winning flash effect, and also to draw the player's attention to the specific display. Since it is possible to draw the player's attention to whether the display changes from the display pattern δ or the display pattern ε to the display pattern β or the display pattern γ, the player's interest in the game can be improved.

Furthermore, the display pattern α is a display pattern in which a specific display is displayed in a white circle, the display pattern β is a display pattern in which a specific display is displayed in a blue circle, and the display pattern γ is a display pattern in which a specific display is displayed in a red circle. Since the display pattern δ is a display pattern in which the specific display is displayed in a blinking white circle, the player can easily identify the difference in the specific display by the display color or blinking mode.

In addition, in this modified example 135SG-5, when a specific display is displayed in display pattern δ or display pattern ε, the display pattern of the specific display is changed to display pattern β or display depending on whether or not the winning flash effect is executed. Although the rate at which the pattern changes to pattern γ is not described, the present invention is not limited to this, and when a specific display is displayed in display pattern δ or display pattern ε, a flash effect is displayed at the time of winning. The rate at which the display pattern of the specific display changes to the display pattern β or the display pattern γ may vary depending on whether or not the specific display is executed. By doing this, when the specific display is displayed in the display pattern δ or the display pattern ε, it is possible to draw the player's attention to whether or not the winning flash effect is being executed, thereby improving the enjoyment of the game. can.

Incidentally, in this modification example 135SG-5, a display pattern δ that flashes in white is exemplified as a special aspect of the specific display in this invention, but this invention is not limited to this, and the specific display in this invention is not limited to this. The special mode (display pattern δ) may be a color other than white, blue, or red (for example, purple or black), which are the normal mode or special mode of the specific display in the present invention.

Further, in this modification example 135SG-5, a mode is exemplified in which the specific display is displayed in the display pattern δ to suggest that the specific display changes to the display pattern β or the display pattern γ. The invention is not limited to this, but it may be possible to perform an action effect that can change the specific display to the display pattern β or the display pattern γ by acting on the specific display displayed in the display pattern δ. .

In particular, when an action presentation is to be performed, multiple presentation modes (with different ratios of changing the specific display displayed in the display pattern δ to the display pattern β or the display pattern γ) may be used as the presentation mode of the action presentation. For example, a first effect that can change a specific display to display pattern β or display pattern γ by acting on a specific display displayed in display pattern δ, and an effect that has a different effect from the first effect and effect. A second effect effect is provided that can change the specific display to display pattern β or display pattern γ at a higher rate than the first effect effect by acting on the specific display displayed in display pattern δ. When the second effect is executed, the winning flash effect may be executed at a higher rate than when the first effect is executed.

By doing this, it is possible to draw the player's attention to whether the effect is executed as the first effect or the second effect, and by executing the flash effect at the time of winning, the effect is changed to the second effect. It is possible to increase expectations for what will be carried out in the action presentation.

In addition, in this modified example 135SG-5, when the specific display is displayed in the display pattern ε, the flash effect is executed at a higher rate when winning a prize than when the specific display is displayed in the display pattern δ. is high, so if a specific display is displayed in display pattern ε and a flash effect is executed at the time of winning, the player will be discouraged by the change in the display pattern of the specific display to display pattern β or display pattern γ. Since the player can attract attention, the player's interest in the game can be improved.

Furthermore, in the modification 135SG-5, a display pattern ε for displaying a character is provided as a display pattern for the specific display (suspended display and active display), and an action effect is executed for the character as the specific display. Although the embodiment in which the display pattern of the specific display can be changed to the display pattern β or the display pattern γ is exemplified, the present invention is not limited to this. It may be possible that the display pattern of the specific display can be changed to the display pattern β or the display pattern γ by acting on another character as a result of the effect.

Specifically, as shown in Figures 15-121 (A) and 15-121 (B), when the number of 1st special symbols reserved is 3 and is being displayed variably, the prize is entered in the 1st starting slot. (starting prize) occurs, and when the display pattern of the pending display based on the starting winning is determined to be the display pattern ε as a pending display preview effect based on the starting winning, the fourth block of the first pending storage display area 135SG005D An ally character is displayed as a pending display, and the active display displayed in the active display area 135SG005A changes to an enemy character (see FIG. 15-121 (B-1)).

In this state, the variable display ends and a new variable display starts, that is, as shown in FIGS. 15-122(A) and 15-122(B), When an ally character (suspended display of display pattern ε) moves from the display position of the fourth suspended display to the display position of the third suspended display, the ally character moves from the enemy character displayed in the active display area 135SG005A. Act (shoot) against.

Then, each time the variable display ends and a new variable display starts, that is, as shown in FIGS. 15-122(C) and 15-122(D), When the ally character displayed in the first hold memory display area 135SG005D moves from the display position of the third hold display to the display position of the second hold display, the ally character displayed in the first hold memory display area 135SG005D moves from the display position of the third hold display to the display position of the second hold display. When moving from the display position of the display to the display position of the first suspended display, the friendly character acts (shoots) at the enemy character displayed in the active display area 135SG005A.

Furthermore, when the variable display ends and the variable display that is the target of the pending display preview effect starts, the ally character displayed at the display position of the first pending display in the first pending memory display area 135SG005D is displayed as active. The player moves to area 135SG005A, and the ally character acts directly on the enemy character within the active display area 135SG005A (a battle effect between the ally character and the enemy character is executed).

As shown in FIG. 15-123 (G) and FIG. 15-123 (H), if the ally character wins as a result of the battle performance, the ally character is displayed in the display pattern β or in the active display area 135SG005A. The display changes to active display of display pattern γ. On the other hand, as shown in FIGS. 15-123 (I) and 15-123 (J), if the ally character is defeated as a result of the battle performance, the enemy character or ally character is displayed in the display pattern in the active display area 135SG005A. Changes to active display of α.

In addition, in this modification example 135SG-6, when displaying a pending display in display pattern ε, an ally character as a pending display in the display pattern ε defeats an enemy character in active display area 135SG005A, and the active display is performed. Although we have exemplified a form in which the ally character that has become ``can be changed to an active display in display pattern β or display pattern γ, this invention is not limited to this, and when displaying a pending display in display pattern ε, By defeating the enemy character while the pending display is being displayed in the first pending storage display area 135SG005D, the friendly character serving as the pending display may be changed to the pending display of display pattern β or display pattern γ.

In addition, when displaying a pending display in display pattern ε, when a winning flash effect is executed at the same time, the display pattern ε is displayed at a higher rate than when a winning flash effect is not executed. may be changeable to a pending display (or an active display) of display pattern β or display pattern γ. By doing this, not only can the player's attention be drawn to the battle result between the friendly character and the enemy character as a pending display of the display pattern ε, but also the winning flash effect can be executed while the battle is being executed. Since it is possible to draw the attention of the player to whether there is a player or not, the interest in the game can be improved.

In addition, in the modified example 135SG-5 and the modified example 135SG-6, the display pattern δ and the display pattern ε are added to the display patterns α to γ described in the feature section 135SG as display patterns for the hold display and the active display. , but when displaying a hold display or an active display using these display patterns δ or display pattern ε, it is the same as when displaying a hold display or an active display using display patterns α to display patterns γ. Then, specific display start effect A or specific display start effect B may be executed.

More specifically, when displaying a hold display or an active display in the display pattern δ, execute the specific display start effect A (see Figure 15-19) as in the case of the display pattern α, and display the hold display or active display. When displaying with display pattern ε, as in the case of display pattern β and display pattern γ, specific display start effect B (see Figure 15-20) or the period during which the display of pending display or active display is completed is the specific display start. A specific display start effect that is longer than the effect A and shorter than the specific display start effect B may be executed. By doing this, when displaying a pending display or an active display in the display pattern δ or display pattern ε, similarly to the feature section 135SG, from a timing before the display of the pending display or active display is completed. , the player will be able to recognize the winning flash effect sound and the light emission of the winning flash lamp 135SG009F.

Further, in the feature section 135SG, as an example of a winning flash effect, the silhouette image 135SG005S is displayed on the image display device 5 together with the blinking of the winning flash lamp 135SG009F, but the present invention is not limited to this. Instead, as a modification 135SG-7, the display mode of the silhouette image 135SG005S displayed on the image display device 5 may be changeable in stages according to the progress of the winning flash effect.

For example, as shown in FIGS. 15-124 (A) and 15-124 (B), when the winning ( When a winning (starting prize) occurs and it is decided to execute the pending display notice effect and the winning flash effect based on the starting winning, as shown in Figure 15-124(B), The performance begins.

First, as shown in FIG. 15-124(B), as for the flash effect at the time of winning in the first period, the output of the sound corresponding to the flash effect at the time of winning starts from the speakers 8L and 8R at the volume V1 (V1>V2). , the winning flash lamp 135SG009F and the game effect lamp 9 are temporarily turned off. Then, as shown in FIGS. 15-125(C) and 15-125(D), display of the effect image 135SG005E starts from around the winning flash lamp 135SG009F on the image display device 5, and the winning flash Blinking control of the lamp 135SG009F, the main lamp 9a, the frame lamp 9b, the attacker lamp 9c, the movable lamp 9d, the stick lamp 135SG00X, and the button lamp 135SG009Y at the cycle T1 is started. In the blinking control, each lamp is lit at a brightness C1 that is higher than the brightness C2.

In addition, when the first period winning flash effect starts, as shown in Figure 15-125 (D), Figure 15-126 (E), and Figure 15-126 (F), as the above-mentioned specific display start effect B, An animation in which the character A appears from the winning flash lamp 135SG009F, which is blink-controlled, is displayed, and an animation in which the character A moves to the first reserved storage display area 135SG005D is displayed. After the character A moves to the first pending memory display area 135SG005D, the character A moves to the position where the pending display in the first pending memory display area 135SG005D is displayed (if it is the main characteristic part 135SG, the fourth pending display is displayed). An animation that attacks (acts on) the position where the display is displayed is displayed.

After the character A acts on the first pending storage display area 135SG005D, the pending display that is the target of the winning flash performance (previous winning flash performance) that is currently being executed appears gradually from the bottom to the top at the position where the character A acted. An appearance animation is displayed (see Figures 15-20 (D-1) to 15-20 (D-5)). Note that the pending display whose appearance animation has been completed in the first pending storage display area 135SG005D transitions to a rotating display as a specific display rotating display effect like other pending displays.

When the first-term winning flash performance ends, the second-term winning flash performance starts from the ending timing. As for the flash effect at the time of winning in the second half, as shown in FIGS. 15-127 (G) and 15-127 (H), the output of the sound corresponding to the flash effect at the time of winning starts from the speakers 8L and 8R at the volume V2, and , the winning flash lamp 135SG009F blinks at the brightness C2 and the cycle T2 (cycle T2>cycle T1), and the game effect lamps 9 excluding the stick lamp 135SG009X and the button lamp 135SG009Y blink at the brightness C2 and the cycle T2 (FIG. 15- 27(A) to blinking in the manner shown in FIGS. 15-27(D)), the display of the silhouette image 135SG005S of the character A around the winning flash lamp 135SG009F on the image display device 5 is started at regular intervals. Ru.

Note that the flashing of the game effect lamps 9 excluding the stick lamp 135SG009X and the button lamp 135SG009Y at the brightness C2 and the period T2 is in a color corresponding to the background image of the image display device 5 (for example, if the background image is a daytime image) A gradation using blue-based colors, a gradation using red-based colors if the background image is an evening image, etc.) is executed.

The cycle T2, which is the blinking cycle of the winning flash lamp 135SG009F, is longer than the above-mentioned cycle T1, but shorter than the above-mentioned cycle T0 (lamp blinking cycle length: T0>T2). >T1). Incidentally, during the execution of the flash effect at the time of winning in the second half, the stick lamp 135SG009X and the button lamp 135SG009Y are not lit.

Furthermore, as shown in FIGS. 15-128(I) and 15-128(J), when the silhouette image 135SG005S is displayed on the image display device 5, the The silhouette image 135SG005S is displayed with the transparent black image 135SG005B overlappingly displayed over the entire area of one display area 135SG005F.

As shown in FIG. 15-128 (J), FIG. 15-129 (K), and FIG. 15-129 (L), when the variable display ends based on the reception of the symbol confirmation command, the image display device 5 displays decorative symbols and small The symbol 135SG005M is derived and displayed in a combination indicating a failure (displayed with the variable display stopped), and the output of the sound corresponding to the variable display from the speakers 8L and 8R is stopped. At this time, the active display is erased from the active display area 135SG005A. Incidentally, the flash effect at the time of late winning in this modification 135SG-7 is executed regardless of whether or not it is the symbol confirmation period. That is, as shown in FIG. 15-128 (J), even during the symbol confirmation period, the silhouette image 135SG005S is displayed with the black image 135SG005B being displayed overlappingly on the image display device 5, and the speakers 8L and 8R are When winning a prize, a sound corresponding to the flash effect is output at volume V2.

When the symbol confirmation period ends, a new variable display starts. At this time, in the image display device 5, the pending display displayed at the beginning in the first pending storage display area 135SG005D is moved to the active display area 135SG005A as an active display, and is also displayed in the first pending storage display area 135SG005D. The display positions of the remaining pending displays are shifted to the right one by one. Furthermore, the output of the variable display compatible sound from the speakers 8L and 8R at the volume V2 is also started.

In addition, in this variable display, as shown in FIG. 15-129(K) and FIG. 15-129(L), the silhouette image 135SG005S displayed together with the black image 135SG005B on the image display device 5 is larger than the previous variable display. may be displayed. By displaying the silhouette image 135SG005S larger than the previous variable display in this way, the silhouette image is displayed in an overlapping manner in the active display area 135SG005A.

As shown in FIG. 15-130(M) and FIG. 15-130(N), when the variable display ends based on the reception of the symbol confirmation command, the decorative symbol and the small symbol 135SG005M are displayed in the combination indicating a miss on the image display device 5. At the same time, the output of the sound corresponding to the variable display from the speakers 8L and 8R is stopped. At this time, the active display is erased from the active display area 135SG005A. Even during the symbol confirmation period, the flash effect at the time of winning in the second half is executed. That is, as shown in FIG. 15-130(N), even during the symbol confirmation period, the silhouette image 135SG005S is displayed on the image display device 5 with the black image 135SG005B being displayed overlappingly. In particular, the silhouette image 135SG005S is also displayed overlappingly with the active display area 135SG005A. Further, the speakers 8L and 8R output a sound corresponding to the flash effect at the time of winning at a volume of V2.

In addition, in this modified example 135SG-7, it is possible to display either of two silhouette images 135SG005S of different sizes as the silhouette image 135SG005S displayed on the image display device 5 as a flash effect at the time of winning, and a large-sized silhouette can be displayed. When the image 135SG005S is displayed, the silhouette image 135SG005S and the active display area 135SG005A are displayed in an overlapping manner. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the large-sized silhouette image 135SG005S The active display area 135SG005A may be displayed in an overlapping manner only when the variable display that is the object of the winning flash effect is executed. By doing this, the player can easily recognize the variable display corresponding to the flash effect when winning, and the active display area 135SG005A, that is, the active display corresponding to the flash effect when winning, is hidden by the silhouette image 135SG005S. Therefore, it is possible to provide surprise to the players and improve their interest in the game.

In addition, in this modified example 135SG-7, silhouette images 135SG005S of different sizes can be displayed on the image display device 5 as a flash effect when winning a prize, and depending on the size of the displayed silhouette image 135SG005S, the silhouette image 135SG005S and the active Since the overlapping aspect with the display area 135SG005A is different, the interest in the game can be improved.

In addition, in this modification 135SG-7, depending on the size of the silhouette image 135SG005S displayed on the image display device 5, there are cases in which the silhouette image 135SG005S and the active display area 135SG005A overlap and cases in which they do not overlap. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the overlapping area between the silhouette image 135SG005S and the active display area 135SG005A differs depending on the size of the silhouette image 135SG005S displayed on the image display device 5 (for example, when the active display area 135SG005A A case where only a part of the area 135SG005A overlaps with the silhouette image 135SG005S, a case where the entire active display area 135SG005A overlaps with the silhouette image 135SG005S, etc.) may be provided.

Further, in the present modification example 135SG-7, there is a case in which the silhouette image 135SG005S and the active display area 135SG005A overlap depending on the size of the silhouette image 135SG005S displayed on the image display device 5. However, before the variable display that is the target of the winning flash effect starts, it overlaps with the pending display that is the target of the winning flash effect that is displayed in the first hold storage display area 135SG005D. The silhouette image 135SG005S is displayed so as to overlap with the active display displayed in the active display area 135SG005A, which is the target of the winning flash effect, while the variable display that is the target of the winning flash effect is being executed. A silhouette image 135SG005S may be displayed. By doing this, the player can easily recognize the pending display and active display that correspond to the flash effect when winning a prize, and the silhouette image 135SG005S hides not only the pending display but also the active display. It is possible to improve the game's interest by adding even more surprise to the game.

In addition, in this modification example 135SG-7, only one of the pending display and the active display is hidden by displaying the silhouette image 135SG005S as a flash effect at the time of winning, but the present invention is not limited to this. Instead, a case may be provided in which both the pending display and the active display are hidden by the display of the silhouette image 135SG005S as a flash effect at the time of winning.

In addition, in this modification 135SG-7, a form is exemplified in which the silhouette image 135SG005S as a flash effect at the time of winning can be displayed overlappingly in the active display area 135SG005A and the first reserved storage display area 135SG005D. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and in the case where the pseudo continuous effect is executed in the variable display during the execution of the winning flash effect as exemplified in the feature section 135SG, when the decorative pattern temporarily stops, The silhouette image 135SG005S as a flash effect when winning a prize may be displayed overlappingly on the special symbol (see FIG. 15-40, etc.) that stops in the decorative symbol display area 5C. By doing so, the special symbol for notifying the temporary stop is hidden by the silhouette image 135SG005S as a flash effect when winning a prize, so that it is possible to give surprise to the player and improve the interest in the game.

In addition, in the present modification example 135SG-7, as the re-variable display performance of the present invention, a form in which the special symbol stops in the "middle" decorative symbol display area 5C is exemplified, but the present invention is not limited to this. Instead, as a re-variable display effect, an image different from the special symbol may be displayed on the image display device 5, and the silhouette image 135SG005S as a flash effect at the time of winning may be displayed overlapping with this image.

In addition, in the feature section 135SG, if a starting winning at the first starting opening occurs during execution of the super reach reach effect, execution of the winning flash effect based on the starting winning is not determined (determined to be non-executable). Although the present invention is not limited to this example, as a modified example 135SG-8, if a starting winning occurs in the first starting opening while the variable display is being executed, the variable display The remaining period may be specified, and if the specified period is less than the execution period of the winning flash effect in the previous period, execution of the winning flash effect may not be determined (determined not to be executed). By doing this, the winning flash effect (previous period winning flash effect) is executed when the remaining period of the variable display is shorter than the execution period of the previous winning flash effect. It is possible to prevent the specific display (pending display or active display) of the target of the performance from becoming difficult to understand.

In addition, in this modification 135SG-8, a mode is exemplified in which it is determined whether or not to execute the flash effect at the time of winning a prize based on the remaining period of the variable display and the execution period of the flash effect at the time of winning in the previous period. is not limited to this, and whether or not to execute the flash effect when winning a prize depends on the remaining period of the variable display and the period other than the execution period of the flash effect when winning the previous period (for example, a period of 5 seconds, 10 seconds, etc.) ) may be used as a criterion.

Furthermore, in this modification example 135SG-8, if a starting winning occurs at the first starting opening while the variable display is being executed, the remaining period of the variable display is specified, and the specified period is the flash effect at the time of winning in the previous period. Although the embodiment is exemplified in which the execution of the winning flash effect is not determined if the specified period is less than or equal to the execution period of the winning flash effect, the present invention is not limited to this. In this case, it may be possible to perform a winning flash effect from the start timing of the next variable display, provided that the variable display result of the variable display is a loss. By doing this, it is possible to prevent the super reach reach effect and the winning flash effect from becoming less interesting due to the overlap of the super reach effect and the winning flash effect.

In addition, in the feature section 135SG, the light emission mode of the winning flash lamp 135SG009F in the winning flash effect is blinking at a brightness C1 and a cycle T1 (the light emitting mode in the previous winning flash effect), and a blinking mode with a brightness C2 and a cycle T2. There are two light emission modes: flashing (light emission mode in the flash effect at the time of winning in the second half). On the other hand, the light emission mode of the starting port lamp 135SG009S in the starting port lamp lighting effect includes blue light emission at a brightness C2 according to the display pattern β, and red light emission at a brightness C2 according to the display pattern γ. It is provided. In other words, the feature section 135SG exemplifies a form in which the number of light emission modes of the winning flash lamp 135SG009F in the winning flash effect is the same as the number of light emission modes of the starting gate lamp 135SG009S in the starting gate lamp light emission effect. However, this invention is not limited to this, and as a modified example 135SG-9, the number of light emission modes of the winning flash lamp 135SG009F in the winning flash effect and the light emission of the starting lamp 135SG009S in the starting lamp light emission effect are changed. The number of aspects may be different.

In particular, as shown in Modified Example 135SG-5, display patterns δ and display patterns ε are provided as display patterns for the hold display and active display, and these display patterns δ are used as the light emission mode of the starting gate lamp 135SG009S in the starting gate lamp light emission effect. By providing a light emitting mode according to the display pattern ε, the number of light emitting modes of the starting port lamp 135SG009S in the starting port lamp light emission effect can be set to be greater than the number of light emitting modes of the winning flash lamp 135SG009F in the winning flash effect. good. By doing this, the variation in the light emission of the starting port lamp 135SG009S increases, so that the enjoyment of the game can be improved.

Furthermore, in the feature section 135SG, an example has been exemplified in which the winning flash lamp 135SG009F is made to emit light as a winning flash effect, and the starting gate lamp 135SG009S is made to emit light in a starting door lamp light emission effect, but the present invention is not limited to this. Instead, as a modified example 135SG-10, the light emitting area where the winning flash lamp 135SG009F emits light as a winning flash effect may be set larger than the light emitting area where the starting entrance lamp 135SG009S emits light as a starting exit lamp light emitting performance. good.

Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 15-28, in the case where it is decided to execute both the winning flash effect and the pending display notice effect based on the starting winning, the winning flash lamp 135SG009F is activated when the starting winning occurs. On the other hand, the starting gate lamp 135SG009S emits light until the start timing of the reach effect on the variable display that is the target of the starting prize winning flash effect, while the starting gate lamp 135SG009S emits light until the start timing of the reach effect on the variable display that is the target of the starting winning flash effect. Since the light is emitted until the end of the variable display (which is the target of the flash effect), by applying the modified example 135SG-10, the winning flash lamp 135SG009F will emit light in accordance with the winning flash effect for an excessively long time. It is possible to maintain the player's expectation that the game will be controlled to a jackpot gaming state by the light emitting mode of the starting port lamp 135SG009S while preventing a decrease in gaming interest due to the above.

Further, in the characteristic part 135SG, a mode in which the starting lamp 135SG009S emits light without blinking is illustrated as the starting lamp lighting effect, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the starting lamp 135SG009S is not limited to this. The mouth lamp 135SG009S may be blinked. Furthermore, when the starting port lamp 135SG009S is blinked as the starting port lamp light emission effect in this way, the blinking cycle of the starting port lamp 135SG009S is set to the blinking period (period T2) of the winning flash lamp 135SG009F as the winning flash effect. It may be different. In this way, by making the blinking cycle of the winning flash lamp 135SG009F different from the blinking cycle of the starting gate lamp 135SG009S, players pay attention to both the blinking of the winning flash lamp 135SG009F and the blinking of the starting gate lamp 135SG009S. It is possible to improve the player's interest in the game.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 15-28, the feature section 135SG has a configuration in which the main lamp 9a, frame lamp 9b, attacker lamp 9c, movable lamp 9d, etc. are temporarily turned off when performing a flash effect upon winning. Although shown as an example, the present invention is not limited to this, and as a modified example 135SG-11, when performing a flash effect at the time of winning, the brightness of the backlight etc. built in the image display device 5 is The winning flash effect may be started after the visibility of the image displayed on the image display device 5 is lowered by lowering the visibility of the image displayed on the image display device 5. In this manner, when the winning flash effect is executed, the visibility of the image displayed on the image display device 5 is reduced to make it easier for the player to recognize the start of the winning flash effect.

In addition, in this modification 135SG-11, the visibility of the image displayed on the image display device 5 is reduced by reducing the brightness of the backlight etc. built into the image display device 5, that is, the image display Although the embodiment has been exemplified in which the image display device 5 is changed to a low visibility state in which visibility is lower than the previous state by changing the brightness of the device 5, the present invention is not limited to this. Forms of reducing the visibility of the image displayed on the display device 5 include, in addition to reducing the 5 luminance (brightness) of the image display device, temporarily stopping the display of the image on the image display device 5; The movable body 32 is moved in front of the image display device 5, the image display device 5 itself is moved repeatedly in the vertical direction, etc., and the brightness of the game effect lamp 9 is increased to relatively display the image on the image display device 5. It may also be something that reduces the visibility of the image being displayed.

In other words, a "low visibility state" in the present invention is a state in which the visibility on the image display device 5 is lower than the immediately previous state, and is defined by a method other than reducing the brightness of the image display device 5. Contains images that reduce visibility.

In addition, in the feature section 135SG, as shown in FIG. 15-28, when it is decided to execute the winning flash effect in response to a winning start, the output of the sound corresponding to the winning flash effect is started from the speakers 8L and 8R. Although the embodiment has been exemplified in which the blinking of the winning flash lamp 135SG009F is started after the winning flash is started, the present invention is not limited to this, and as a modified example 135SG-12, the winning flash lamp 135SG009F starts blinking in response to the starting winning. If it is decided to execute, after the winning flash lamp 135SG009F starts blinking, the sound corresponding to the winning flash effect is output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and the appearance animation of the pending display and active display is completed. It's okay. By doing this, it is possible for the player to quickly recognize that a starting winning has occurred and that the execution of the winning flash effect has been decided by the blinking (light emission) of the winning flash lamp 135SG009F. You can improve your interest in gaming.

In addition, in this modified example 135SG-12, after the winning flash lamp 135SG009F starts blinking, the sound corresponding to the winning flash effect is output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and the appearance animation of the pending display and active display is completed. Although the form is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and after the winning flash lamp 135SG009F starts blinking, the winning flash effect sound is output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and a hold display is displayed. An appearance animation of the active display may be started.

In addition, in the feature section 135SG, as shown in FIG. 15-28, during the execution period of the flash performance at the time of winning in the first period, the speakers 8L and 8R output the sound corresponding to the flash performance at the time of winning at the volume V1, and for the flash at the time of winning. The lamp 135SG009F blinks at the brightness C1 and the period T1, the effect image 135SG005E is displayed on the image display device 5, and during the execution period of the flash effect at the time of winning in the second period, the volume of the sound corresponding to the flash effect at the time of winning by the speakers 8L and 8R is executed. Although the embodiment has been exemplified in which the output at V2, the blinking of the winning flash lamp 135SG009F at brightness C2 and period T2, and the display of the silhouette image 135SG005S on the image display device 5 are repeatedly executed, the present invention is not limited to this. Rather, as a modified example 135SG-13, even during the execution period of the flash effect at the time of winning the second term, when the variable display that is the target of the flash effect at the time of winning the award is started, it is the same as during the execution period of the flash effect at the time of winning the first term. , Outputting the sound corresponding to the winning flash effect by the speakers 8L and 8R at the volume V1, blinking the winning flash lamp 135SG009F at the brightness C1 and cycle T1, and temporarily displaying the effect image 135SG005E on the image display device 5. You may. By doing this, even during the execution period of the flash performance when winning a prize in the second half, the sound corresponding to the flash performance when winning a prize is output at the volume V1 from speakers 8L and 8R, as in the flash performance when winning a prize in the first half, and the sound for the flash performance when winning a prize is output at volume V1. By flashing the lamp 135SG009F at a brightness C1 and a cycle T1 and displaying the effect image 135SG005E on the image display device 5, the player recognizes that the variable display that is the subject of the winning flash effect will start. Since it is easy to play, it can improve the interest in the game.

In addition, in this modification example 135SG-13, even during the execution period of the second period winning flash effect, when the variable display that is the target of the winning flash effect is started, the same as during the execution period of the first period winning flash effect, The speakers 8L and 8R temporarily output the sound corresponding to the flash effect at the time of winning at the volume V1, the flash lamp 135SG009F blinks at the brightness C1 and the cycle T1 at the time of winning, and the effect image 135SG005E is displayed on the image display device 5. Although the form is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the variable display that is the target of the winning flash effect is started during the execution period of the winning flash effect in the later period, the winning time flash effect by the speakers 8L and 8R is Execute only one or two of the following: outputting a sound compatible with flash effects at volume V1, blinking flash lamp 135SG009F at brightness C1 and period T1 when winning a prize, and displaying effect image 135SG005E on image display device 5. You can do it like this.

In addition, the pachinko game machine 1 of this specification has a jackpot probability that differs depending on the set value (FIGS. 1 to 14), and a pending display notice effect and a flash effect at the time of winning based on the starting winning. It is executable and the lighting mode changes as a winning flash effect depending on the lamp (characteristic section 135SG, Figures 15-1 to 15-68), and during the winning time flash effect during the variable display pattern confirmation period. (Modified Example 135SG-1, Figures 15-69 to 15-89), it is possible to perform super reach reach performances with different jackpot expectations, and the movable body movement before the reach production with high jackpot expectations. If the performance can be executed and the movable body movement performance is executed, the light emitting mode of the winning flash lamp 135SG009F is changed from the start timing of the movable body movement performance to a light emission mode corresponding to the movable body movement performance. (Modification 2, Figures 15-90 to 15-107), it is possible to perform a step-up effect during variable display, and if the step-up effect is executed when the winning flash effect is not executed, the winning flash While the lamp 135SG009F for the winning flash emits light in a manner corresponding to the step-up effect, if the step-up effect is executed while the winning flash effect is being executed, the lighting mode of the winning flash lamp 135SG009F is changed to the winning flash effect. One that does not change from the corresponding light emission mode (Modified Example 135SG-3, Figures 15-108 to 15-118), it is possible to perform a movable body movement performance before the start of the Super Reach reach performance, and the lamp for flashing when winning a prize. When the light emitting mode of 135SG009F changes from the light emitting mode according to the flash effect when winning a prize to the light emitting mode corresponding to the movable body movement effect from the start timing of the movable body movement effect, and from the start timing of the reach effect to the light emitting mode according to the reach effect. The jackpot expectation level differs depending on the lighting mode (Modification 135SG-4, Figure 15-119), and display patterns α to ε are provided as display modes for pending display and active display. The ratio of which display pattern is determined as the display pattern of the pending display or the active display is different depending on the execution of the winning flash effect due to winning a prize (Modification 135SG-5, Figure 15- 120), when the display pattern ε is determined as the display pattern of the hold display, the display pattern ε changes to any of the display patterns α to γ according to the execution of the action effect (Modification 135SG- 6, Fig. 15-121 to Fig. 15-123), the display mode of the silhouette image 135SG005S displayed on the image display device 5 changes according to the progress of the flash effect at the time of winning (Modification 135SG-7, Fig. 15-124 to Fig. 15-130), etc., but the pachinko game machine of the present invention may be implemented by combining two or more of these plurality of features and modifications. good.

Furthermore, in the feature section 135SG, the pachinko game machine 1 is illustrated as an example of a game machine that performs a predetermined game, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a game machine that performs a predetermined game is defined as a game machine that performs at least a predetermined game. In addition to the pachinko game machine 1, it may be a slot machine or a general game machine as long as it performs the following.

1 Pachinko gaming machine 4A First special symbol display device 4B Second special symbol display device 5 Image display device 103 CPU
120 CPU for performance control

Claims (1)

A gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to a player,
A light emitting means capable of emitting light;
a display means capable of displaying a specific display corresponding to the variable display;
Effect execution means capable of executing a specific display effect of displaying the specific display and a specific light emission effect of causing the light emitting means to emit light based on a predetermined condition being satisfied;
Suggestion performance execution means capable of executing a plurality of types of suggestion performances including a first suggestion performance, a second suggestion performance, a third suggestion performance, and a fourth suggestion performance as the suggestion performance suggesting control to be in the advantageous state. and,
The first development performance can be executed before the performance result of the first suggestion performance is announced , and the first development performance can be performed after the fact that the control is not controlled to the advantageous state as a performance result of the second suggestion performance is announced. A development performance execution means capable of executing a second development performance different from the first development performance ;
a chance-up performance execution means capable of executing a chance-up performance with different expectations to be controlled to the advantageous state depending on the number of times the suggestion performance is executed;
Equipped with
The suggestive performance execution means is
The third suggestion performance can be executed after the first development performance is executed,
The fourth suggestion performance can be executed after the second development performance is executed,
The chance up effect execution means is
The number of times the chance-up effect is executed while the third suggestion effect is being executed is greater than the number of times the chance-up effect is executed when the first suggestion effect is being executed. It is possible to perform the above-mentioned chance-up production as follows,
The number of executions of the chance-up effect executed when the fourth suggestion effect is being executed is set to be less than or equal to the number of times the chance-up effect is executed when the second suggestion effect is executed. It is possible to perform the above-mentioned chance-up effect,
The performance execution means executes the specific light emission performance so that the light emission of the light emission unit becomes recognizable to the player before the display of the specific display is completed in the specific display performance,
A gaming machine in which the ratio of being controlled to the advantageous state is higher when the specific light emitting effect is executed than when the specific light emitting effect is not executed.

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