JP6676594B2 - Gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine and a slot machine capable of playing a game.

  As a gaming machine, a game medium, which is a game medium, is fired into a game area by a launching device, and when a game ball wins a winning area such as a winning opening provided in the game area, a predetermined number of winning balls are paid out to the player. There is something to be done. Further, a variable display device capable of variably displaying (also referred to as “fluctuations”) the identification information is provided, and when the display result of the variable display of the identification information is a specific display result on the variable display device, a game state (game The state of the machine, that is, the state in which the gaming machine is controlled.) Is changed to give a predetermined game value to the player (a so-called pachinko machine).

  Further, after setting a predetermined number of bets for one game on a predetermined game medium, the player operates a start lever to start variable display of identification information by a variable display device, and the player By operating the stop button provided corresponding to the display device, the variable display of the identification information is stopped within a range of a predetermined maximum delay time from the operation timing, and the variable display of all the variable display devices is performed. A prize is generated according to the display result derived when the game is stopped, a predetermined predetermined game medium is paid out according to the prize, and when a specific prize is generated, the game state is changed to a predetermined game value. (A slot machine).

  In addition, the game value means that the state of the variable winning ball device provided in the gaming area of the gaming machine is in a state that is advantageous for a player who is likely to win a hit ball, or is in a state that is advantageous for the player. In other words, the right is to be generated, and the conditions for paying out prize balls are likely to be satisfied.

  In the pachinko gaming machine, a predetermined specific display mode is derived and displayed as a display result of a variable display of a special symbol (identification information) started on the variable display device based on a winning of a game ball in a starting winning opening. When this is done, a "big hit" occurs. Note that the derived display is to finally stop and display the symbol (final stop symbol). When a big hit occurs, for example, the big winning opening is opened a predetermined number of times, and the state shifts to a big hit game state in which a hit ball is easy to win. Then, in each open period, when a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning prizes is won, the winning prize opening is closed. The number of opening of the special winning opening is fixed to a predetermined number (for example, 15 rounds). An opening time (for example, 29 seconds) is determined for each opening, and if the opening time elapses even if the number of winnings does not reach a predetermined number, the winning opening is closed. Hereinafter, the opening period of each special winning opening may be referred to as a round. A game in a round may be called a round game.

  Further, in the variable display device, a symbol other than a symbol which is a final stop symbol (for example, a middle symbol among the left, middle, and right symbols) is continuously stopped for a predetermined period of time and stops and swings in a state where the symbol matches a specific display result. It is possible for a big hit to occur before the final result is displayed due to movement, enlargement / reduction or deformation, or when multiple symbols fluctuate synchronously with the same symbol, or when the position of the displayed symbol is switched, etc. An effect performed in a state in which sex is continued (hereinafter, these states are referred to as a reach state) is referred to as a reach effect. The reach state and the state thereof are referred to as a reach mode. Further, a variable display including a reach effect is called a reach variable display. Then, if the display result of the symbol variably displayed on the variable display device is not a specific display result, the result is “missing” and the variable display state ends. A player plays a game while enjoying how to generate a big hit.

  Among such gaming machines, there is a gaming machine configured to be able to execute a specific effect based on a predetermined effect being executed a predetermined number of times. For example, Patent Literature 1 describes that a look-ahead meter announcement effect in a form in which energy is stored in a meter is executed, and a pseudo-change effect is executed when the meter reaches a fourth blind spot.

JP-A-2013-093045 (FIGS. 20, 21)

  However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Literature 1, the specific effect (pseudo-fluctuation effect) may be executed a plurality of times. In that case, the predetermined effect is performed again after executing one specific effect. It is necessary to execute the same predetermined number of times (the meter is stored again in the fourth memory). Therefore, when the predetermined effect and the specific effect are executed, the effect is monotonous, and the effect of the effect cannot be enhanced.

  Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can enhance the effect of performing a predetermined effect and a specific effect.

(Means 1) The gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine capable of playing a game and being controllable to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot gaming state) advantageous to the player, and having a predetermined effect (for example, storage) A predetermined effect (for example, a step of executing the step 87 IWS 107 in the effect control CPU 120) and a predetermined number of times (for example, once to three times) of the predetermined effect, the advantageous state. (For example, a part that executes steps 87IWS127, 87IWS133, and 87IWS139 in the effect control CPU 120) capable of executing a specific effect (for example, a pre-reach announcement effect A to C) suggesting that the control is performed. The specific effect execution means is configured to determine that the predetermined effect has been executed a first predetermined number of times (for example, three times) as a predetermined number of times. After performing the first specific effect (for example, the preliminary announcement effect A before reach) based on the second specific effect (for example, twice) as the predetermined number of times as the predetermined number of times, the second specific effect (for example, (For example, the effect control CPU 120 sets 3 in the storage number counter in step 87IWS007, executes step S87IWS127, executes the pre-reach announcement effect A, and then executes step S87IWS127.) In S87IWS113, the step 87IWS133 is executed to execute the pre-reach announcement effect B based on the fact that the storage number counter is set to 2 which is one less than one, and the predetermined effect is performed by the first predetermined number of times before executing the first specific effect. When a large number of specific effects have been executed, the predetermined effect is less than the second predetermined number of times after executing the first specific effect. Ri executable der a second specific effect based on it has been several execution (e.g., as shown in FIG. 20-17, if the next storage effect before reach before announcement attraction A is executed is executed , The pre-reach notice effect B is treated as being executed for the next pre-reach notice effect B, so that after the pre-reach notice effect A is executed, one storage effect less than two is performed and the pre-reach notice effect is performed. B may be executed) , when the specific effect is executed and the specific effect is executed, the ratio of controlling to the advantageous state is higher than when the specific effect is executed without executing the predetermined effect. wherein the high. According to such a configuration, when executing a predetermined effect and specific effect, it is possible to enhance the presentation effect.
Further, a common effect execution means capable of executing a common effect that is commonly executed in a case where the common effect is controlled in the advantageous state and a case where the common effect is not controlled in the advantageous state, and in a case where the common effect is controlled in the advantageous state. Specific sound output means capable of outputting a specific sound later, and operation promotion sound output means capable of outputting an operation promotion sound for promoting the operation of the player during execution of the common effect, the common effect execution means A plurality of types of common effects including at least a first common effect and a second common effect can be executed, and the specific sound output means can output a specific sound based on detection of an action of the player. In addition, it is possible to output different specific sounds after the first common effect is executed and after the second common effect is executed. Motion promotion sound that is common during the production It may be configured so as to be output.

(Means 2) The means 1 may be configured to include a means for notifying a predetermined number of times (for example, a part for executing the steps 87IWS008 and 87IWS109 in the effect control CPU 120) for notifying the predetermined number of times. According to such a configuration, when the predetermined effect and the specific effect are executed, the effect of the effect can be enhanced.

(Means 3) In the means 1 or 2, the specific effect execution means can execute a plurality of types of specific effects (for example, pre-reach notice effects A to C) (for example, the effect control CPU 120 executes step 87IWS127, 87IWS133, 87IWS139), and suggestive effects (for example, suggestion display A87IW001, suggestion display B87IW002, suggestion display C87IW003) that indicate which type of specific effect is to be executed before the predetermined effect is executed a predetermined number of times. It may be configured to include an executable suggestion effect execution unit (for example, a portion that executes step 87IWS009 in the effect control CPU 120). According to such a configuration, when the predetermined effect and the specific effect are executed, the effect of the effect can be enhanced.

(Means 4) In any one of the means 1 to 4, the specific effect execution means may execute any one of a plurality of types of standby periods (for example, standby patterns 1 to 4) based on the execution of the predetermined effect a predetermined number of times. After the elapse of 7), the specific effect can be executed (for example, the effect control CPU 120 executes the steps 87IWS127, 87IWS133, and 87IWS139 when the result of step 87IWS125, 87IWS131, and 87IWS137 is Y), and specifies the effect during the standby period. It is configured to include an execution timing suggestion effect execution means (for example, a portion that executes steps 87IWS118 to 87IWS121 in the effect control CPU 120) capable of executing an execution timing suggestion effect (for example, timer display 87IW007) that suggests the effect execution timing. It may be. According to such a configuration, when the predetermined effect and the specific effect are executed, the effect of the effect can be enhanced.

(Means 5) Another aspect of the gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine capable of playing a game and being controllable to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) which is advantageous to the player. (For example, a portion for executing step 87IWS107 in the effect control CPU 120) capable of executing (for example, a storage effect), and that the predetermined effect has been executed a predetermined number of times (for example, once to three times). Based on the above, specific effect execution means (for example, executing steps 87IWS127, 87IWS133, and 87IWS139 in the effect control CPU 120) capable of executing a specific effect (for example, advance notice effects A to C) suggesting that the control is performed in an advantageous state. The specific effect execution means executes the first predetermined number of times (for example, three times) as the predetermined number of times for the predetermined effect. After performing the specific effect (for example, the pre-reach notice effect A) based on the fact that the predetermined effect has been performed, the predetermined effect has been performed a second predetermined number of times (for example, two times) different from the first predetermined number of times. Based on this, a specific effect (for example, a pre-reach notice effect B) can be executed (for example, the effect control CPU 120 sets 3 in the storage number counter in step 87IWS007, executes step S87IWS127, and executes a pre-reach notice effect A). Is executed, in step S87IWS113, step 87IWS133 is executed to execute the pre-reach announcement effect B based on the fact that the storage number counter is set to 2 which is one less. According to such a configuration, when the predetermined effect and the specific effect are executed, the effect of the effect can be enhanced.

(Means 6) Still another aspect of the gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine capable of performing a game, and has a special effect (for example, character effects A and B of super reach effects A to C). The special effect execution means includes an executable special effect execution means (for example, a part for executing steps 87IWS012, 87IWS014, 87IWS105, 87IWS142, and 87IWS148 in the effect control CPU 120), and the special effect execution means includes a first special effect (for example, super reach effect A). (For example, super-reach effect A) and a second pattern for executing a second special effect (for example, character effect B of super-reach effect B). Super-reach production B) and the first special production and the second special production can be executed in parallel. The special effect can be executed by any one of a plurality of types of patterns including three patterns (for example, a super-reach effect C in which the character effect A and the character effect B can be executed in parallel). When a special effect is performed by a pattern, a first effect display area (for example, a display area on the left side of the image display device 5) that displays a first effect display (for example, a display of a character effect A) corresponding to the first special effect. ) And a second effect display area (for example, a display area on the right side of the image display device 5) that displays a second effect display (for example, a display of the character effect B) corresponding to the second special effect. It is possible to switch from a state in which the effect display and the second effect display are displayed to a state in which a common effect display is displayed (for example, the character shown in FIG. 20-18 (D)). From a state where the effect A and the character presentation B are executed in parallel is switched to a state in which the common effect 2 shown in FIG. 20-19 (E) is running) it is characterized. According to such a configuration, it is possible to enhance the effect of performing a special effect.

(Means 7) Still another aspect of the gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine capable of playing a game and being controllable to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot gaming state) advantageous to a player. Common effect execution means (for example, for effect control) that can execute a common effect (for example, character effect D of super reach effect D) that is executed in common when controlled to the state and when not controlled to the advantageous state A part for executing steps 87IWS012, 87IWS014, and 87IWS105 in the CPU 120) and a specific sound output unit capable of outputting a specific sound (for example, specific sounds S1 to S4) after the common effect has been executed when controlled in an advantageous state. (For example, a portion for executing step 87 IWS175 in the effect control CPU 120), At least a plurality of types of common effects including a first common effect and a second common effect can be executed (for example, a character effect D can be executed using a plurality of characters C1 to C4), and specific sound output means. Can output different specific sounds after the first common effect is executed and after the second common effect is executed (for example, as shown in FIG. 20-6 and FIG. 20-12, super reach). In the effect D, which specific sound S1 to S4 is output depends on which character C1 to C4 is used to perform the character effect D). According to such a configuration, it is possible to enhance the effect of producing a specific sound.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram showing various control boards and the like mounted on the pachinko gaming machine. It is a flow chart which shows an example of game control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the timer interrupt processing for game control. It is a flow chart which shows an example of special design process processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of effect control process processing. It is a figure for explaining a fluctuation pattern and a kind of reach. It is a figure showing an example of a production operation. It is a figure showing an example of a production operation. It is a figure showing an example of a production operation. It is a figure showing an example of a production operation. It is a figure showing an example of a production operation. It is a figure showing an example of a production operation. It is a flowchart which shows an example of notice effect determination processing. It is a figure which shows the determination ratio in a notice effect determination process. It is a figure showing an example of a production operation of a modification. It is a figure showing an example of a production operation of a modification. It is a figure showing an example of a production operation of a modification. It is a flowchart which shows the production control main process in the characteristic part 87IW. It is a flowchart which shows a variable display start setting process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the pre-reach announcement effect determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the storage effect determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of a waiting time determination table. FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram for describing a specific example of a character determination table. It is a flowchart which shows the production process during variable display. It is a flowchart which shows the production process during variable display. It is a flowchart which shows the production process during variable display. It is a flowchart which shows the production process during variable display. It is a time chart for demonstrating the execution timing of the effect performed in super reach effects A-C. It is a time chart for explaining the execution timing of the effect executed in the super reach effect D. It is an explanatory view for explaining an example of an effect when a pre-reach notice effect is executed. It is an explanatory view for explaining an example of an effect when a pre-reach notice effect is executed. It is an explanatory view for explaining an example of an effect when a pre-reach notice effect is executed. It is an explanatory view for explaining an example of an effect when a pre-reach notice effect is executed. It is an explanatory view for explaining another example of an effect when a pre-reach announcement effect is executed. It is an explanatory view for explaining an example of an effect when super reach effect C is executed. It is an explanatory view for explaining an example of an effect when super reach effect C is executed. It is an explanatory view for explaining an example of an effect when super reach effect C is executed.

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

(Structure of pachinko gaming machine 1 etc.)
FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and shows an arrangement layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine (gaming machine) 1 is roughly divided into a gaming board (gauge board) 2 constituting a gaming board surface, and a gaming machine frame (base frame) 3 for supporting and fixing the gaming 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 hitting ball firing device and driven into the game area.

  At a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, on the right side of the game area), a variable display (also called a special figure game) of a special symbol (also called a special figure) as a plurality of kinds of special identification information is provided. A first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol display device 4B for performing are provided. These are each composed of a 7-segment LED or the like. The special symbol is represented by a numeral indicating “0” to “9”, a lighting pattern such as “−”, or the like. The special symbol may include a pattern in which all LEDs are turned off.

  The “variable display” of a special symbol means, for example, that a plurality of types of special symbols are displayed so as to be variable (the same applies to other symbols described later). The fluctuation includes update 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 case of the change of the special symbol or the ordinary symbol described later, a plurality of types of special symbols or ordinary symbols are updated and displayed. In the variation of the decorative symbols described later, a plurality of types of decorative symbols are scrolled or updated, and one or more decorative symbols are deformed or enlarged / reduced. Note that the variation includes a mode in which a certain symbol is blinked. At the end of the variable display, a predetermined special symbol is stopped (also referred to as derived or derived display) as a display result (the same applies to the variable display of other symbols described later). Note that the variable display may be referred to as a variable display or a variable display.

  The special symbol variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A is also referred to as "first special symbol", and the special symbol variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B is also referred to as "second special symbol". Further, the special figure game using the first special figure is referred to as “first special figure game”, and the special figure game using the second special figure is also referred to as “second special figure game”. In addition, the special symbol display device which performs the variable display of the special symbol may be one type.

  An image display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area on the game board 2. The image display device 5 includes, 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. On the image display device 5, various effect images are displayed.

  For example, on the screen of the image display device 5, in synchronization with the first special figure game and the second special figure game, a decorative pattern as a plurality of types of decorative identification information different from the special pattern (a pattern indicating a number or the like). Is variably displayed. Here, in synchronization with the first special figure game or the second special figure game, the decorative symbols are variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R (for example, up and down). (Scroll display of direction and update display). In addition, the variable display of the special figure game and the decoration symbol executed synchronously is also simply referred to as a variable display.

  On the screen of the image display device 5, a display area for displaying a suspended display corresponding to the variable display whose execution is suspended or an active display corresponding to the variable display being executed may be provided. The hold display and the active display are also collectively referred to as a variable display corresponding display corresponding to the variable display.

  The number of variable displays suspended is also referred to as the number of suspended storages. The number of reserved storages corresponding to the first special figure game is also referred to as a first reserved storage number, and the number of reserved storages corresponding to the second special figure game is also referred to as a second reserved storage number. In addition, the sum of the first reserved storage number and the second reserved storage number is also referred to as a total reserved storage number.

  At a predetermined position of the game board 2, there are provided a first hold indicator 25A and a second hold indicator 25B each including a plurality of LEDs. Displays the first number of reserved storages, and the second reservation display 25B displays the second number of reserved storages based on the number of lighted LEDs.

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

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

  The variable prize ball device 6B (ordinary electric accessory) forms a second starting prize port that is changed between a closed state and an open state by a solenoid 81 (see FIG. 2). The variable winning prize ball device 6B includes, for example, an electric tulip-type accessory having a pair of movable wing pieces, and the movable wing piece is in a vertical position when the solenoid 81 is in an off state, so that the tip of the movable wing piece is Is in the closed state where the game ball does not enter the second starting winning port (also referred to as the second starting winning port being closed). On the other hand, the variable winning prize ball device 6B is in an open state in which a game ball can enter the second starting winning opening when the movable wing piece is in the tilting position when the solenoid 81 is on (second starting). It is also said that the winning opening is open.) When a game ball enters the second start winning opening, a predetermined number (for example, three) of prize balls are paid out, and the second special figure game can be started. It should be noted that the variable winning ball device 6B only needs to change between the closed state and the open state, and is not limited to the one provided with the electric tulip type accessory.

  At a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, four lower left and right sides of the game area), a general winning opening 10 which is always kept in a fixed open state by a predetermined ball receiving member is provided. In this case, when entering any of the general winning openings 10, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

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

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

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

  A game ball entering each winning port including the general winning port 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.

  At a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, on the left side of the game area), a normal symbol display 20 is provided. As an example, the normal symbol display 20 includes a 7-segment LED or the like, and variably displays a normal symbol as a plurality of types of ordinary identification information different from the special symbol. The normal symbol is represented by a number indicating “0” to “9”, a lighting pattern such as “−”, or the like. The normal design may include a pattern in which all LEDs are turned off. Such a variable display of a normal symbol is also called a normal symbol game.

  On the left side of the image display device 5, a pass gate 41 through which game balls can pass is provided. Based on the passing of the game ball through the passage gate 41, the general-purpose game is executed.

  Above the ordinary symbol display 20, there is provided an ordinary symbol holding display 25 </ b> C. The general-purpose reservation indicator 25C is configured to include, for example, four LEDs, and displays the number of stored general-purpose reservations, which is the number of general-purpose games for which execution is suspended, by the number of lit LEDs.

  On the surface of the game board 2, in addition to the above-described configuration, a windmill for changing the flowing direction and speed of the game ball and a number of obstacle nails are provided. At the bottom of the game area, there is provided an out port for taking in a game ball that has not entered any of the winning ports.

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

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

  At the lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3, a hit ball operation handle (operation knob) 30 operated by a player or the like to fire a game ball toward a game area by a hit ball firing device is provided.

  At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the game area, a game ball paid out as a prize ball or a game ball loaned by a predetermined ball rental machine is held so that it can be supplied to the hitting ball launching device (reservation). ) Is provided. Below the upper plate, a hit ball supply plate (lower plate) from which a prize ball is paid out when the upper plate is full is provided.

  At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area, a stick controller 31A that can be held and tilted by a player is attached. The stick controller 31A is provided with a trigger button that can be pressed by a player. An operation on the stick controller 31A is detected by the controller sensor unit 35A (see FIG. 2).

  At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area, a push button 31B that allows a player to perform a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like is provided. An operation on the push button 31B is detected by a push sensor 35B (see FIG. 2).

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the stick controller 31A and the push button 31B are provided as detecting means for detecting the operation (operation or the like) of the player, but other detecting means may be provided.

(Outline of the progress of the game)
A game ball is fired toward a game area by a rotation operation by a player on a hit ball operation handle 30 provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1. When the game ball passes through the passage gate 41, the ordinary symbol game using the ordinary symbol display device 20 is started. In the case where the game ball passes through the passage gate 41 during a period during the execution of the previous general-purpose game or the like (when the game ball passes through the passage gate 41 but cannot immediately execute the general-purpose game based on the passage). The general-purpose game based on the passage is suspended up to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4).

  In this ordinary symbol game, if a specific ordinary symbol (a symbol per ordinary symbol) is stopped and displayed, the display result of the ordinary symbol becomes "a symbol per ordinary symbol". On the other hand, if a normal symbol (regular symbol lost symbol) other than the symbol per regular symbol is stopped and displayed as the fixed ordinary symbol, the display result of the ordinary symbol is “regular symbol lost”. When "per day" is reached, an opening control is performed to open the variable winning ball device 6B for a predetermined period of time (the second start winning opening is opened).

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

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

  Note that, when the game ball enters (wins) the starting winning opening during a period during which the special figure game is being executed, or during a period in which the game is controlled to the big hitting game state or the small hitting game state, which will be described later. When the special figure game based on the start winning prize cannot be immediately executed), the execution of the special figure game based on the entry is suspended up to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4).

  In the special figure game, if a specific special symbol (big hit symbol, for example, “7”, the actual symbol is different depending on the type of big hit described later) is stopped and displayed as the fixed special symbol, it becomes “big hit” and the big hit symbol If a predetermined special symbol (small hit symbol, for example, “2”) different from the above is stopped and displayed, “small hit” is obtained. If a special symbol (losing symbol, for example, “−”) different from the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed, “losing” is obtained.

  After the display result in the special figure game becomes “big hit”, the big hit gaming state is controlled as an advantageous state advantageous to the player. After the display result in the special figure game becomes “small hit”, the state is controlled to the small hit game state.

  In the big hit gaming state, the special winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened in a predetermined manner. The open state includes a timing of a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds or 1.8 seconds) and a timing of the number of game balls entering the special winning opening reaching a predetermined number (for example, nine). It is continued until the earlier timing. The predetermined period is an upper limit period during which a special winning opening can be opened in one round, and is hereinafter also referred to as an upper limit opening period. One cycle in which the special winning opening is opened is called a round (round game). In the big hit game state, the round can be repeatedly executed until the round reaches a predetermined upper limit number (15 times or 2 times).

  In the big hit game state, the player can obtain a prize ball by causing the game ball to enter the big winning opening. Therefore, the big hit 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 to the player.

  Note that the "big hit" is set with a big hit type. For example, a plurality of types of opening modes of the special winning opening (the number of rounds and the upper limit period of opening) and a game state after the big hit game state (a normal state, a time saving state, a probable change state, etc., which will be described later) are prepared. The type has been set. As the big hit type, a big hit type where many prize balls can be obtained or a big hit type where few or almost no prize balls can be obtained may be provided.

  In the small hitting game state, the special winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened in a predetermined opening manner. For example, in the small hitting game state, the opening mode is the same as the big hitting game state in the case of some of the big hit types (the number of opening of the special winning opening is the same as the number of rounds described above, and the closing timing of the special winning opening is also the same). Etc.) to open the big winning opening. In addition, similarly to the big hit type, a small hit type may be provided for the “small hit”.

  After the big hit game state is ended, the time may be controlled to a time saving state or a certain change state depending on the big hit type.

  In the time saving state, control (time saving control) for shortening the average special figure fluctuation time (the period during which the special figure is fluctuated) is performed as compared with the normal state. In the time-saving state, the average time of fluctuating fluctuating time (period of fluctuating fluctuating figure) is shortened compared to the normal state, and the probability of "per-figure hit" in the frug drawing game is improved from the normal state, Controls (high opening control, high base control) that allow the game balls to easily enter the second start winning opening are also executed. The time saving state is a state in which the fluctuation efficiency of the special symbol (especially the second special symbol) is improved, and is therefore an advantageous state for the player.

  In the probability variation state (probability variation state), in addition to the time saving control, the probability variation control in which the probability that the display result is “big hit” is higher than that in the normal state is executed. The probable change state is a state that is more advantageous to the player because the change efficiency of the special symbol is improved and the state is likely to be a “big hit”.

  The time saving state and the probable change state continue until one of the end conditions such as the execution of the predetermined number of special figure games and the start of the next big hit game state is satisfied first. The condition that the execution of the special figure game a predetermined number of times is an end condition is also referred to as a number cut (number cut time reduction, number cut probability change, etc.).

  The normal state is a game state other than a special state such as a jackpot game state that is advantageous to the player, a time-saving state, a probable change state, or the like. The pachinko gaming machine 1, such as the probability and the probability that the display result in the special map game will be a "big hit", is set in the initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, a predetermined return after power-on, such as when a system reset is performed). This is a state in which the same control is performed as when the processing is not executed).

  The state in which the probable change control is being executed is also referred to as a high-probability state, and the state in which the probable change control is not being executed is referred to as a low-probability state. The state in which the time-saving control is executed is also called a high base state, and the state in which the time-saving control is not executed is called a low base state. By combining these, the time saving state is also called a low-probability high-base state, the probable change state is a high-precision high-base state, and the normal state is also a low-probability low-base state. The high-accuracy low-base state is also referred to as a high-accuracy low-base state.

  After the small hitting game state ends, the game state is not changed, and the control is continued to the game state before the display result of the special figure game becomes "small hit" (however, "small hit" occurs If the special figure game at that time is the special figure game of the predetermined number of times in the above number cut, the game state is naturally changed). Note that the display result of the special figure game does not have to have “small hit”.

  Note that the gaming state may change based on the fact that the game ball has passed a specific area (for example, a specific area within a special winning opening) during the big hit gaming state. For example, when a game ball passes through a specific area, it may be controlled to be in a positively changed state after the big hit game state.

(Progress of production etc.)
In the pachinko gaming machine 1, various effects (effects for notifying the progress of the game and enlivening the game) are executed in accordance with the progress of the game. The effect will be described below. Note that the effect is performed by displaying various effect images on the image display device 5. In addition to or instead of the display, a sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R and / or a game effect lamp 9 is provided. May be performed by turning on / off the light, operating the movable body 32, or the like.

  In the “left”, “middle”, “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided on the image display device 5 as the effect performed in accordance with the progress of the game, the first special figure game or the In response to the start of the 2 special figure game, the variable display of the decorative symbol is started. At the timing when the display result (also called a fixed special symbol) is stopped and displayed in the first special figure game or the second special figure game, a fixed decorative pattern (combination of three decorative symbols) which is a display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol ) Is also stopped (derived).

  During the period from the start of the variable display of the decorative symbol to the end thereof, the mode of the variable display of the decorative symbol may be a predetermined reach mode (reach is established). Here, the reach mode is a variable display for a decorative symbol that has not been stopped and displayed when the decorative symbol stopped and displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 forms a part of a jackpot combination described below. Is continued.

  In addition, a reach effect is executed in response to the reach mode during the variable display of the decorative symbol. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the ratio of the display result (the display result of the special figure game and the display result of the variable display of the decorative design) to be "big hit" (also referred to as big hit reliability or big hit expectation) according to the effect mode. A plurality of different reach effects are executed. The reach effects include, for example, a normal reach and a super reach having a higher hit reliability than the normal reach.

  When the display result of the special figure game is “big hit”, a fixed decoration pattern which is a predetermined big hit combination is derived as a display result of the variable display of the decoration pattern on the screen of the image display device 5 (decoration). The display result of the variable display of the symbol is "big hit"). As an example, the same decorative symbol (for example, “7”) is stopped and displayed on predetermined effective lines in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. .

  In the case of "probable change big hit" which is controlled to the probable change state after the end of the big hit game state, an odd number of decorative symbols (for example, "7" etc.) are stopped and displayed together, and after the big hit game state is ended, the probable change state is set. In the case of a non-probable variable jackpot (normal jackpot) that is not controlled, an even number of decorative symbols (for example, “6”) may be stopped and displayed together. In this case, the odd-numbered decorative symbols are also referred to as positive variation symbols, and the even-numbered decorative symbols are also referred to as non-positive variable symbols (normal symbols). After the non-probable design has reached the reach mode, a promotion effect that eventually becomes a “probable change” may be executed.

  When the display result of the special figure game is “small hit”, as a display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol on the screen of the image display device 5, a fixed decorative pattern (for example, “ 1 35 ”) is derived (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern is“ small hit ”). As an example, the decorative symbols forming the chance eyes are stopped and displayed on predetermined effective 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 is "big hit" of some big hit types (big hit game state in the same mode as the small hit game state) and when it is "small hit" , A common fixed decorative design may be derived and displayed.

  When the display result of the special figure game is “losing”, the decorative display variable display mode does not become the reach mode, and the non-reach combination fixed decorative pattern (“ (Also referred to as “non-reach loss”) may be stopped and displayed (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern is “non-reach loss”). Further, when the display result is “losing”, after the decorative symbol variable display mode becomes the reach mode, a predetermined reach combination other than the jackpot combination (“reach loss”) is displayed as the decorative symbol variable display result. ) May be stopped (the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol is "reach loss").

  The effects that can be executed by the pachinko gaming machine 1 include displaying the above-mentioned variable display corresponding display (hold display or active display). Further, as another effect, for example, a notice effect for notifying the jackpot reliability is executed during the variable display of the decorative symbol. The notice effect includes a notice effect for giving a notice of the jackpot reliability in the variable display during execution, and a look-ahead notice effect for giving a notice of the jackpot reliability in the variable display before execution (variable display in which execution is suspended). As the prefetch notice effect, an effect of changing the display mode of the variable display corresponding display (hold display or active display) to a mode different from the normal mode may be executed.

  Also, in the image display device 5, by temporarily stopping the decorative symbol during the variable display of the decorative symbol and then restarting the variable display, one variable display is made to look like a plurality of variable displays in a pseudo manner. A pseudo continuous production may be executed.

  During the big hit game state, a big hit effect is performed to notify the big hit game state. As the large hit production, a production that notifies the number of rounds or a promotion production that indicates that the value of the big hit game state is improved may be executed. In addition, during the small hitting game state, a small hitting effect for notifying the small hitting game state is executed. In addition, the big hit game in the small hit game state and in some big hit types (a big hit type of the big hit game state in the same mode as the small hit game state, for example, a big hit type in which the subsequent game state is a high accuracy state) By performing a common effect in the state and the state, the player may not be able to know whether the current state is the small hitting game state or the big hitting game state. In such a case, by performing a common effect after the end of the small hitting game state and after the end of the big hitting game state, it is possible to make it impossible to distinguish between the high accuracy state and the low accuracy state. You may.

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

(Board configuration)
In the pachinko gaming machine 1, for example, a main board 11, an effect control board 12, an audio control board 13, a lamp control board 14, a relay board 15 and the like as shown in FIG. 2 are mounted. In addition, various boards such as a payout control board, an information terminal board, a launch control board, and a power supply board are arranged on the back of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  The main board 11 is a control board on the main side, and the progress of the above-mentioned game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 (execution of a special figure game (including management of holding), execution of a general-purpose game (including management of holding), Game state, small hitting game state, game state, etc.). The main board 11 includes a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110, a solenoid circuit 111, and the like.

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

  The CPU 103 performs a process for controlling the progress of the game (a process for realizing the function 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 to be described later, effect control commands to be described later, data to be referred to when making various determinations to be described later, and various tables) are used, and the RAM 102 is used as a main memory. . The RAM 102 is a backup RAM in which the stored contents are stored for a predetermined period even if the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is partially or entirely stopped. Note that all or a part of the program stored in the ROM 101 may be expanded in the RAM 102 and executed on the RAM 102.

  The random number circuit 104 renewably 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 to which various signals (detection signals to be described later) are input, and various signals (the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B, the normal symbol display device 20, the first reservation). An output port for transmitting a signal for controlling (driving) the display 25A, the second reservation display 25B, the general-purpose reservation display 25C, and the like (solenoid driving signal) is provided.

  The switch circuit 110 detects detection signals (game balls pass or exit) from various switches for detecting game balls (gate switch 21, start-up switch (first start-up switch 22A and second start-up switch 22B), count switch 23). (Such as a detection signal indicating that the switch has been turned on when the vehicle enters) and is transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100. The transmission of the detection signal indicates that the passing or approach of the game ball has been detected.

  The solenoid circuit 111 transmits a solenoid drive signal (for example, a signal for turning on the solenoid 81 or the solenoid 82) from the game control microcomputer 100 to the solenoid 81 for a normal electric accessory or the solenoid 82 for a special winning opening door. Transmit.

  The main board 11 (game control microcomputer 100), as a part of the control of the progress of the game, the effect control command (command for designating (notifying) the progress of the game, etc.) according to the progress of the game. 12 The effect control command output from the main board 11 is relayed by the relay board 15 and supplied to the effect control board 12. The effect control command includes, for example, various determination results on the main board 11 (for example, a display result of a special figure game (including a big hit type)) and a variation pattern used when executing the special figure game (details will be described later). )), A game state (for example, start and end of variable display, opening state of a special winning opening, occurrence of a prize, number of storages held, game state), a command for specifying an error occurrence, and the like.

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

  The effect control board 12 includes an effect control CPU 120, a ROM 121, a RAM 122, a display control unit 123, a random number circuit 124, and an I / O 125.

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

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

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

  The display control unit 123 displays an effect image on the image display device 5 by supplying a video signal corresponding to the effect to be executed to the image display device 5 based on the effect execution instruction from the effect control CPU 120. The display control unit 123 further supplies a sound designation signal (a signal for designating a sound to be output) to the sound control board 13 in order to output a sound synchronized with the display of the effect image and to turn on / off the game effect lamp 9. Or a lamp signal (a signal designating a lighting / extinguishing mode of the lamp) is supplied 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 for driving the movable body 32.

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

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

  The sound output, control of turning on / off the lamp (supply of a sound designation signal and a lamp signal, etc.), and control of the movable body 32 (supply of a signal for operating the movable body 32, etc.) are executed by the effect control CPU 120. You may do so.

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

  The I / O 125 mounted on the effect control board 12 is for inputting an effect control command transmitted from, for example, the main board 11 or the like, and for transmitting various signals (video signal, sound designation signal, lamp signal). And an output port.

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

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

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

  In the game control main process shown in FIG. 3, the CPU 103 first sets interrupt prohibition (step S1). Subsequently, necessary initial settings are performed (step S2). The initial setting includes setting of a stack pointer, register setting of a built-in device (CTC (counter / timer circuit), parallel input / output port, and the like), setting of making the RAM 102 accessible, and the like.

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

  Further, the CPU 103 transmits an effect control command for instructing initialization to the effect control board 12 (step S9). When the effect control CPU 120 receives the effect control command, for example, the image display device 5 displays a screen for notifying that the control of the gaming machine has been initialized.

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

  If the backup data is stored in the RAM 102 (step S4; Yes), the CPU 103 checks the data of the backed up data (performed using an error detection code) and determines whether the data is normal (step S4). S5). In step S5, it is determined whether or not the data in the RAM 102 matches the data at the time of stopping the power supply, for example, based on the parity bit and the checksum. If it is determined that they match, it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is normal.

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

  When it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is normal (step S5; Yes), the CPU 103 performs a recovery process (step S6) for returning the internal state of the main board 11 to the state at the time of stopping the power supply. In the recovery processing, the CPU 103 sets a work area based on the storage contents of the RAM 102 (the contents of the backed up data). As a result, the game state is restored to the state when the power supply was stopped, and if the special symbol is being changed, the special symbol change is restarted from the state before the recovery by executing the game control timer interrupt process described later. Will be.

  Then, the CPU 103 transmits an effect control command for instructing recovery from the power interruption to the effect control board 12 (step S7). In conjunction with this, the effect control command to specify the backed-up game state before the power interruption, or the effect control to specify the display result of the running special figure game if the special figure game is being executed. A command may be transmitted. As these commands, the same commands as those set to be transmitted in the special symbol process processing described later can be used. When the effect control CPU 120 receives the effect control command specifying the time of restoration from the power interruption, for example, the image display device 5 notifies that the restoration from the power interruption has been performed or that the restoration from the power interruption is being performed. Screen display to perform The effect control CPU 120 may display an appropriate screen based on the effect control command.

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

  Upon receiving the interrupt request signal from the CTC and receiving the interrupt request, the CPU 103 that has executed the game control main process executes the game control timer interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 4 is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process, so that the gate switch 21, the first starting port switch 22A, the second starting port via the switch circuit 110. It is determined whether a detection signal has been received from various switches such as the switch 22B and the count switch 23 (step S21). Subsequently, by executing a predetermined main-side error process, an abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and a warning can be generated if necessary according to the diagnosis result (step S22). Thereafter, by executing a predetermined information output process, for example, the jackpot information (information indicating the number of occurrences of the jackpot, etc.) supplied to the hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1, the start information (start Data such as information indicating the number of winnings, etc.) and probability variation information (information indicating the number of times the state has changed to a certain probability) are output (step S23).

  Subsequent to the information output process, a game random number update process for updating at least a part of the game random number used on the main board 11 side by software is executed (step S24). Thereafter, the CPU 103 executes a special symbol process (step S25). When the CPU 103 executes the special symbol process at each timer interrupt, management of execution and suspension of the special figure game, control of the big hit game state and the small hit game state, control of the game state, and the like are realized. See below).

  Subsequent to the special symbol processing, the ordinary symbol processing is executed (step S26). The CPU 103 executes the normal symbol process process every time the timer interrupts, thereby managing the execution and suspension of the general symbol game based on the detection signal from the gate switch 21 (based on the passing of the game ball to the passing gate 41), Opening control of the variable winning ball device 6B based on "per day" is enabled. The execution of the ordinary symbol game is performed by driving the ordinary symbol display device 20, and the ordinary symbol reservation display 25C is turned on to display the ordinary symbol reservation number.

  After executing the normal symbol process process, a process when a power failure occurs, a process for paying out award balls, and the like may be performed as part of the game control timer interrupt process. Thereafter, the CPU 103 executes a command control process (Step S27). The CPU 103 may set the transmission of the effect control command in each of the above processes. In the command control process of step S27, a process of transmitting the effect control command set to be transmitted to a sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12 is performed. After executing the command control process, the interrupt is permitted, and then the game control timer interrupt process ends.

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

  In the start winning determination process, a process of detecting the occurrence of a start winning, storing the hold information in a predetermined area of the RAM 102, and updating the number of stored holds is executed. When a winning start occurs, a random number for determining a display result (including a big hit type) and a variation pattern is extracted and stored as hold information. Further, a process of pre-reading a display result or a variation pattern may be executed based on the extracted random number value. After storing the hold information and the number of storages to be held, transmission setting for transmitting an effect control command for designating a determination result such as occurrence of a start winning prize, the number of storages to be held, and pre-reading determination is performed on the effect control board 12. . The effect control command at the time of the winning start-up thus set is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by, for example, executing the command control process of step S27 shown in FIG. Is transmitted to

  After executing the start winning determination processing in S101, the CPU 103 selects and executes one of the processing in steps S110 to S120 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the RAM 102. In each of the special symbol process processes (steps S110 to S120), transmission settings for transmitting an effect control command corresponding to each process to the effect control board 12 are performed.

  The special symbol normal process of step S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “0” (initial value). In the special symbol normal processing, it is determined whether to start the first special figure game or the second special figure game based on the presence or absence of the hold information. Also, in the special symbol normal processing, based on the random number value for determining the display result, whether the display result of the special symbol or decorative symbol is "big hit" or "small hit", or a big hit type in the case of "big hit" Is determined (prior determination) before the display result is derived and displayed. Further, in the special symbol normal processing, a fixed special symbol (any of a big hit symbol, a small hit symbol, or a lost symbol) to be stopped and displayed in the special figure game is set in accordance with the determined display result. Thereafter, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “1”, and the special special pattern normal processing ends. Note that the special figure game using the second special figure may be executed prior to the special figure game using the first special figure (also referred to as special figure 2 priority digestion). Further, the winning order of the game balls to the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening may be stored, and the start condition of the special figure game may be established in the order of the winning (also referred to as winning the order).

  When making various decisions based on random numbers, various tables stored in the ROM 101 (tables in which decision values to be compared with random numbers are assigned to decision results) are referred to. The same applies to other decisions made on the main board 11 and various decisions made on the effect control board 12. In the effect 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 variation pattern setting process, any one of a plurality of types of variation patterns is used by using a random value for variation pattern determination based on a result of a predetermined determination as to whether the display result is “big hit” or “small hit”. And the like are determined. In the variation pattern setting process, when the variation pattern is determined, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2”, and the variation pattern setting process ends.

  The variation pattern is the execution time of the special figure game (the special figure variation time) (also the execution time of the variable display of the decorative symbol), the mode of variable display of the decorative symbol (whether or not there is reach, etc.), and the variable display of the decorative symbol. Is designated (variable display pattern, etc.).

  The special symbol change process in step S112 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “2”. The special symbol change processing includes a process for setting a special symbol to be changed in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and an elapsed time after the special symbol starts to change. And the like. Further, it is also determined whether or not the measured elapsed time has reached the special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. Then, when the elapsed time from the start of the special symbol fluctuation reaches the special figure fluctuation time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “3”, and the special symbol fluctuation processing ends.

  The special symbol stop processing in step S113 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “3”. In this special symbol stop processing, the change of the special symbol is stopped by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B, and the fixed special symbol which is the display result of the special symbol is stopped and displayed (derived). The processing for making the setting is included. When the display result is "big hit", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "4". On the other hand, when the big hit flag is off and the display result is “small hit”, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “8”. When the display result is “losing”, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”. If the display result is "small hit" or "losing", the game state is updated when the time reduction state or the probable change state is controlled and the end of the number cut is established. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated, the special symbol stop processing ends.

  The big hit opening pre-processing of step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. The big hit opening pre-processing includes, for example, a process of starting a round in the big hit gaming state and setting a big winning opening to an open state based on a display result of “big hit” or the like. Have been. When opening the special winning opening, a process of supplying a solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door is executed. At this time, an opening upper limit period in which the special winning opening is opened and an upper limit execution number of rounds are set according to, for example, the type of the big hit. When these settings are completed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”, and the big hit opening pre-processing ends.

  The big hit opening processing in step S115 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “5”. The processing during the opening of the jackpot is based on a process of measuring the elapsed time from the opening of the jackpot, and on the basis of the measured elapsed time, the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23, and the like. For determining whether it is time to return from the open state to the closed state. Then, when returning the special winning opening to the closed state, after performing processing such as stopping supply of the solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door, the value of the special drawing process flag is updated to “6”, The processing during the opening of the big hit ends.

  The post-big hit release processing in step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "6". The post-big hit opening process includes a process of determining whether or not the number of times of execution of the round for opening the big winning port has reached a set upper limit number of times, and a process of determining whether the number of times of execution of the round has reached the upper limit number of times. And the like to perform a setting for terminating the process. When the number of rounds has not reached the upper limit execution number, 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 post-jackpot release processing ends.

  The big hit end processing in step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. The big hit end process includes a process of waiting until a waiting time corresponding to a period during which an ending effect is performed as an effect operation for notifying the end of the big hit game state, and a change in response to the end of the big hit game state. The processing includes various settings for starting control and time-saving control. When such a setting is made, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”, and the big hit end processing ends.

  The small hit release pre-processing of step S118 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “8”. The small hit opening pre-processing includes a process of setting the large winning opening to the open state in the small hitting game state based on the display result being “small hit”. At this time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “9”, and the small hit release pre-processing ends.

  The small hit opening processing in step S119 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "9". The processing during opening of the small hits includes processing for measuring the elapsed time from the opening of the special winning opening and timing for returning the large winning opening from the open state to the closed state based on the measured elapsed time. It includes a process of determining whether or not the event has occurred. When the big winning port is returned to the closed state and the timing of ending the small hitting game state is reached, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “10”, and the small hit opening processing ends.

  The small hit end processing in step S120 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “10”. The small hit ending process includes a process of waiting until a waiting time corresponding to a period during which the effect operation for notifying the end of the small hit gaming state is executed is performed. Here, when the small hitting game state ends, the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 before the small hitting gaming state is continued. When the waiting time at the end of the small hitting game state has elapsed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”, and the small hit end processing ends.

(Main operation of effect control board 12)
Next, main operations of the effect control board 12 will be described. In the effect control board 12, when the power supply voltage is supplied from the power supply board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated and executes the effect control main process as shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the effect control main process shown in FIG. 6 is started, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process (step S71), clears the RAM 122, sets various initial values, and sets the effect control board 12 The register setting of the mounted CTC (counter / timer circuit) is performed. Further, an initial operation control process is executed (step S72). In the initial operation control process, control for performing an initial operation of the movable body 32, such as control for driving the movable body 32 to return to the initial position and control for confirming a predetermined operation, is executed.

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag is turned 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 stands by.

  Further, on the side of the effect control board 12, an interrupt for receiving an effect control command from the main board 11 is generated separately from the timer interrupt generated every time a predetermined time elapses. This interrupt is, for example, an interrupt generated when the effect control INT signal from the main board 11 is turned on. When an interrupt occurs due to the effect control INT signal being turned on, the effect control CPU 120 automatically sets interrupt inhibition. However, if a CPU that does not automatically enter the interrupt inhibit state is used, an interrupt is generated. It is desirable to issue a prohibition command (DI command). The effect control CPU 120 executes, for example, a predetermined command reception interrupt process in response to an interrupt caused by the effect control INT signal being turned on. In the command reception interrupt processing, an effect control command is fetched from a predetermined input port that receives a control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15 among input ports included in the I / O 125. The effect control command captured at this time is stored in an effect control command receiving buffer provided in the RAM 122, for example. After that, the effect control CPU 120 sets the interrupt permission, and then ends the command reception interrupt processing.

  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 a command analysis process is executed (step S75). In the command analysis process, for example, after reading various effect control commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11 and stored in the effect control command receiving buffer, the read effect control commands are read out. Corresponding settings and controls are performed. For example, the effect control command that has been read out is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 or stored in the RAM 122 so that it is possible to confirm which effect control command has been received and the content specified by the effect control command in the effect control process processing or the like. For example, it turns on a provided reception flag. When the effect control command specifies the game state, the display control unit 123 may be instructed to display a background corresponding to the game state.

  After executing the command analysis processing in step S75, an effect control process processing is executed (step S76). In the effect control process processing, for example, a display operation of an effect image in a display area of the image display device 5, a sound output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, a lighting operation in a decorative luminous body such as the game effect lamp 9 and a decoration LED, and a movable body 32 The control for operating various effect devices, such as the driving operation of the device, is performed. In addition, determination, determination, setting, and the like are performed on the control content of the rendering operation using the various rendering devices in accordance with the rendering control command transmitted from the main board 11 and the like.

  Following the effect control process of step S76, an effect random number update process is executed (step S77), and at least a part of the effect random numbers used on the effect control board 12 is updated by software. After that, the process returns to step S73. Other processing may be performed before returning to the processing of step S73.

  FIG. 7 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the processing executed in step S76 of FIG. 6 as the effect control process processing. In the effect control process process illustrated in FIG. 7, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a prefetch notice setting process (step S161). In the look-ahead notice setting process, for example, determination, determination, setting, and the like for executing a look-ahead notice effect are performed based on a control effect command at the time of a start winning transmitted from the main board 11. In addition, a process for displaying a hold display is executed based on the number of held memories specified from the effect control command.

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

  The variable display start waiting process in step S170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “0” (initial value). This variable display start waiting process is a process of determining whether or not to start the variable display of the decorative symbol on the image display device 5 based on whether or not a command or the like designating the start of the variable display has been received from the main board 11. And so on. When it is determined that the variable display of the decorative symbol on the image display device 5 is to be started, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “1”, and the variable display start waiting process ends.

  The variable display start setting process in step S171 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “1”. In the variable display start setting process, based on the display result and the variation pattern specified by the effect control command, the display result of the decorative design variable display (fixed decorative design), the variable display mode of the decorative design, the reach Whether or not various effects such as a notice effect are to be executed, the mode thereof, the execution start timing, and the like are determined. Then, an effect control pattern (a set of control data for instructing the display control unit 123 to execute an effect) reflecting the determination result or the like is set. Thereafter, based on the set effect control pattern, the display control unit 123 is instructed to start the execution of the variable display of the decorative symbol, updates the value of the effect process flag to “2”, and ends the variable display start setting process. The display control unit 123 causes the image display device 5 to start the variable display of the decorative symbol according to the instruction to start the execution of the variable display of the decorative symbol.

  The variable display effect process in step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. In the variable display effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 displays an effect image based on the effect control pattern set in step S171 on the display screen of the image display device 5 by instructing the display control unit 123. Driving the movable body 32, outputting a voice or sound effect from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the voice control board 13, and transmitting a command (lighting signal) to the lamp control board 14. Various effects control such as turning on / off / flashing the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED by the output is performed during the variable display of the decorative symbol. After performing such an effect control, for example, an end code indicating the end of the variable display of the decorative symbol is read from the effect control pattern, or a command designating stop display of the fixed decorative symbol from the main board 11 is received. In response to, for example, the fixed decoration symbol which is the display result of the decoration symbol is stopped and displayed. When the fixed decorative symbol is stopped and displayed, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3”, and the effect process during variable display ends.

  The wait process per special figure in step S173 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “3”. In the waiting process per special figure, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not an effect control command designating the start of the big hit game state or the small hit game state from the main board 11 has been received. Then, when an effect control command designating the start of the big hit game state or the small hit game state is received, if the command specifies the start of the big hit game state, the value of the effect process flag is set to “6”. To ". On the other hand, if the command specifies the start of the small hitting game state, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “4”, which is a value corresponding to the small hit effect process. Also, when the reception waiting time of the command has elapsed without receiving a command designating the start of the big hit game state or the small hit game state, it is determined that the display result in the special map game is “losing”. Then, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value “0”. When the value of the effect process flag is updated, the wait process per special figure ends.

  The small hit production process in step S174 is a process executed when the value of the production control process flag is “4”. In the small hit effect production process, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect content in the small hit game state, and executes various effect controls in the small hit game state based on the set contents. . Further, in the small hitting effect process, for example, in response to receiving a command designating the end of the small hitting game state from the main board 11, the value of the effect process flag is set to a value corresponding to the small hit end effect. It is updated to a certain “5”, and the small hit production process ends.

  The small hit end effect processing in step S175 is processing executed when the value of the effect control process flag is “5”. In the small hit end effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to, for example, the end of the small hit game state, and performs various effect controls at the end of the small hit game state based on the set contents. Execute Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “0”, which is the initial value, and the small hit end effect process ends.

  The big hit production process in step S176 is a process executed when the value of the production process flag is “6”. In the big hit effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect contents in the big hit game state, and executes various effect controls in the big hit game state based on the set contents. In the big hit effect process, the value of the effect control process flag is a value corresponding to the ending effect process in response to, for example, receiving a command designating the big hit game state from the main board 11. 7 ", and ends the big hit production process.

  The ending effect process of step S177 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “7”. In this ending effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to, for example, the end of the big hit game state, and performs various effect controls of the ending effect at the end of the big hit game state based on the set contents. Run. Then, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value “0”, and the ending effect process ends.

(Modification of the basic description)
The present invention is not limited to the pachinko gaming machine 1 described in the above basic description, and various modifications and applications are possible without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 described in the above basic description is a payout type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of game media as a prize based on the occurrence of a prize. It may be an enclosed game machine.

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

  In the above basic description, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is shown as a gaming machine, but a medal is inserted, a predetermined number of bets is set, and a plurality of types of symbols are rotated according to the operation of the operating lever by the player, If the combination of stopped symbols becomes a specific symbol combination when the symbol is stopped in response to the operation of the stop button, a slot machine capable of executing a game in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out to a player (for example, a big bonus) The present invention is also applicable to slot machines equipped with one or more of regular bonus, RT, AT, ART, and CZ (hereinafter, bonus etc.).

  The program and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to a form that is distributed and provided to a computer device or the like included in the pachinko gaming machine 1 by a detachable recording medium. It may be in a form of being distributed by being installed in a storage device included in the storage device. Furthermore, by providing a communication processing unit, programs and data for implementing the present invention are distributed by downloading from other devices on a network connected via a communication line or the like. It does not matter.

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

  In this specification, one of the expressions for comparing various ratios such as the execution ratio of the effect (expressions such as “high”, “low”, and “differentiate”) is that one of the ratios is “0%”. May be included. For example, it may include that one is a ratio of “0%” and the other is a ratio of “100%” or a ratio of less than “100%”.

(Explanation about the characteristic part 31AK)
Next, the characteristic portion 31AK of the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining a variation pattern and a type of reach in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 8 (A), in the present embodiment, the non-reach-loss variation patterns PA1-1 and PA1-2 in which the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is not the reach mode and the display result is "losing". And the display result is "big hit", such as reach-losing variation patterns PA2-1 to PA2-6, PA3-1 to PA3-4, in which the display mode of the variable display of the decorative pattern is the reach mode and the display result is "losing". There are prepared the following fluctuation patterns PB2-1 to PB2-6, PB3-1 to PB3-4, and the like.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 8B, in the present embodiment, reach effects such as normal reach and super reach AE are executed. In this embodiment, the reach effect is also referred to as a suggestion effect that indicates that it is controlled to the big hit state. The reliability (big hit reliability) when each reach is executed is represented by the number of black stars in FIG. 8B, normal reach <super reach E <super reach D <super reach C <super reach B <Super reach A increases in order. In addition, you may provide the reach which determines that it becomes a big hit.

  In this embodiment, the super reach is executed via the normal reach. In addition, during the super-reach reach effect, an advanced effect that evolves (promotes) to a more reliable reach may be executed. The variation patterns PA3-1 to PA3-4, etc., and variation patterns PB3-1 to PB3-4, etc. shown in FIG. 8A are variation patterns corresponding to the execution of the development effect. Note that FIG. 8A shows a variation pattern in which the reliability evolves into a super-reach one step higher, but a variation pattern in which the reliability evolves in two or more steps is also provided. Further, a variation pattern in which the development effect is executed a plurality of times may be provided.

  In this embodiment, the title of the reach is notified at a predetermined timing after the reach is established, except for the normal reach having the lowest reliability. As shown in FIG. 8B, the title notification mode differs depending on the type of reach. Specifically, the super reach E having the lowest reliability among the super reach is notified of the title of the reach only by display, and the other super reach is notified of the title by display and sound. As described above, the notification of the title is executed by the effect device of the reach with the higher reliability than the reach with the lower reliability. As a result, the player's sense of expectation can be effectively instigated, and the production effect can be improved. The notification mode of the title may be arbitrarily changed depending on the reliability or irrespective of the reliability. Further, even in the same reach effect, the notification mode may be changed according to the actual display result or the like. Further, the font of the title character (Gothic, Mincho, etc.) and the typeface (line, square, etc.) may be changed depending on the type of the reach.

  The notification of the title of the reach (title notification) is not limited to the title itself, such as the name of the reach, but may be the name of the character appearing in the reach effect, the content of the effect of the reach effect, or the like.

(Example of production operation of the characteristic part 31AK)
Next, an example of a rendering operation according to the present embodiment will be described. The following production operation is executed by the production control CPU 120 executing the production control process based on the production control command transmitted from the main board 11. 9 and 10 are diagrams illustrating an example of a super-reach effect production operation according to the present embodiment. FIG. 9 (A) shows that the variable display of the decorative symbol is performed in each of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of “left”, “middle”, and “right” of the image display device 5. . Then, for example, as shown in FIG. 9 (B), the decorative symbol indicating the number 7 on the “left” and “right” stops and the reach mode is reached. After that, the production branches depending on the type of reach.

(Super Reach A)
In the case of Super Reach A, as shown in FIG. 9C, a character 31AK001, which is a friendly character, is displayed on the image display device 5, and a reach effect is started. Here, for example, an animation using the character 31AK001 is displayed. When a predetermined period elapses from the start of the super-reach production, such as the end of the introduction part of the super-reach production (also referred to as super-reach production), the entire screen of the image display device 5 as shown in FIG. The title 31AK002 of Super Reach A (here, the character of “SP Reach A”) is displayed and the sound (here, “Super Reach A”) corresponding to the title name of Reach is output from the speaker 8. , The title of Super Reach A is announced. Thereafter, the title 31AK002 of Super Reach A is deleted, the character 31AK003, which is the enemy character, is displayed, the dialogue 31AK004 of the character 31AK001 is displayed, or the character 31AK001 and the character 31AK003 are confronted as shown in FIG. The subsequent part of the reach effect of Super Reach A is executed. An effect in which the characters confront each other is also referred to as a battle effect. In the battle effect, if a friendly character wins, a big hit occurs, and if the friendly character loses, a loss occurs.

  In addition, when the words are displayed on the image display device 5 during the super reach effect, the sound corresponding to the words may be output from the speaker 8. Further, the dialogue is not limited to being displayed in a balloon as shown in FIG. 9E, and may be displayed as subtitles in a lower portion of the image display device 5 or the like.

(Super Reach B)
In the case of Super Reach B, as shown in FIG. 9C, the character 31AK001 is displayed on the image display device 5, and the reach effect is started. Here, for example, an animation using the character 31AK001 is displayed. When a predetermined period elapses after the super reach effect is started, such as when the introduction part of the super reach effect ends, as shown in FIG. 9 (F), the title 31AK005 of the super reach B is displayed on the entire screen of the image display device 5. In this case, the character “SP Reach B” is displayed, and a sound (here, “Super Reach B”) corresponding to the Reach title name is output from the speaker 8, thereby notifying the Super Reach B title. You. Thereafter, the title 31AK005 of Super Reach B is deleted, the character 31AK006, which is the enemy character, is displayed, the dialogue 31AK004 of the character 31AK001 is displayed, or the character 31AK001 and the character 31AK006 are confronted as shown in FIG. 9 (G). The subsequent part of the reach effect of Super Reach B is executed.

  As described above, in the super reach A and the super reach B, the title of the reach is notified when a predetermined period has elapsed since the super reach effect was started. By doing so, the title can be notified after the introduction part of the super reach effect is shown to the player, and the effect of the title notification can be enhanced.

  Also, in Super Reach A (FIG. 9 (C) → (D) → (E)...) And Super Reach B (FIG. 9 (C) → (F) → (G). In the introductory portion until the notification, the super reach effect is executed in a common effect mode (FIG. 9C). In this way, the player can be noticed which super-reach is to be made since the super-reach effect is started, and which title is to be notified. The super-reach A and the super-reach B are not limited to the completely common production mode until the title is announced. At least one super-reach can be determined by watching the production, for example. The sections may have a common effect mode. For example, in the introductory part of Super Reach A and Super Reach B, a super reach effect (for example, an effect that displays an enemy character or suggests an enemy character) may be executed in a manner related to a title to be notified thereafter. It may be. By doing so, the effect of the effect is improved, and the player pays attention to the effect. As described above, the title notification may be executed after the super reach can be specified.

(Super Reach D)
In the case of Super Reach D, the title 31AK007 of Super Reach D (here, the character of “SP Reach D”) is displayed in a part of the center of the image display device 5 as shown in FIG. At the same time, the sound (here, “defeat the enemy”) corresponding to the title of the reach is output from the speaker 8 to notify the title of the super reach D. As described above, in the super reach D, the title is notified at the start of the super reach effect. Under the title 31AK007, an expectation suggestion indication 31AK008 indicating the expectation of the reach is displayed. The degree of expectation is represented by the number of black stars, as shown in FIG. Here, the degree of expectation is the degree of expectation to be a big hit, but does not have to completely match the big hit reliability of the reach.

  It should be noted that the notification by the voice of Super Reach D does not report the title as it is, but reports the content of the reach. As described above, in this embodiment, the notification mode of the title notification by voice differs depending on the type of the reach. Thereby, the notification mode of the title notification is diversified, and the interest is improved.

  After the title is announced in the super reach D, the character 31AK001 is displayed on the image display device 5 as shown in FIG. At this time, the title 31AK007 and the expectation degree suggestion display 31AK008 continue to be displayed in a reduced size in the upper right portion of the image display device 5 or the like. By doing so, the player can grasp the expectation degree of the reach even during the reach effect. Although FIG. 9 (I) shows the effect contents common to FIG. 9 (C) (super reach A, super reach B), a super reach effect dedicated to super reach D may be executed.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 9 (J), the character 31AK009, which is the enemy character, is displayed, the dialogue 31AK004 of the character 31AK001 is displayed, or the reach effect of the super reach D in which the character 31AK001 and the character 31AK009 confront each other is executed. You.

(Super Reach E)
In the case of Super Reach E, the title 31AK010 of Super Reach E (here, the character of "SP Reach E") is displayed in the upper left part of the image display device 5, as shown in FIG. Thus, the title of Super Reach E is announced. In the super reach E, the notification of the title by voice is not performed. In addition to the display of the title 31AK010, the character 31AK001 and the character 31AK011, which is an enemy character, are displayed. Be executed. As described above, in Super Reach E, the title is notified in accordance with the progress of the reach effect. In the super reach E, the title 31AK010 is continuously displayed during the reach effect.

  In the reach effect of the super reach E having a low jackpot reliability, by giving the title information without stopping the progress of the reach effect, it is possible to prevent the player from giving an excessive sense of expectation. On the other hand, in the reach effects of the super reach A, the super reach B, and the super reach D, the progress of the reach effect is stopped and the title is notified (FIGS. 9D, 9F, and 9F). H)). By doing so, it is possible to execute the title notification according to the super reach effect, and the effect of the effect is improved. It should be noted that in super reach effects such as super reach A, super reach B, and super reach D, the title may be notified without stopping the progress of the reach. Also, in contrast to this embodiment, in a super-reach reach production with high jackpot reliability, the title may be notified without stopping the progress of the reach production. In the reach effect of the super reach having a low jackpot reliability, the progress of the reach effect may be stopped to notify the title.

(Timing notification timing)
As described above, in this embodiment, in Super Reach A and Super Reach B, the title is notified after a predetermined period has elapsed after the start of Super Reach production, and in Super Reach D and Super Reach E, Super Reach production The title is announced at the start. By doing in this way, the title notification according to the reach effect can be executed, and the effect of the effect is improved. In this embodiment, in Super Reach A and Super Reach B having high jackpot reliability, the title is notified after a predetermined period has elapsed after the start of the superreach effect, and Super Reach D and Super Reach have low jackpot reliability. In E, the title was announced at the start of the super-reach production, but the title was announced at the start of the super-reach production in the case of the reach with a high jackpot reliability, and the super The title may be notified after a predetermined period has elapsed after the reach effect.

(Title display area)
Further, in this embodiment, in the super reach A and the super reach B, the title is notified on the entire screen (first area) of the image display device 5, and in the super reach D and the super reach E, the image display device 5 is displayed. Is notified in a part of the screen (second area). By doing in this way, the title notification according to the reach effect can be executed, and the effect of the effect is improved. In particular, in the case of a reach with a high jackpot reliability, title notification is executed in a wider display area than in a case of a reach with a low reliability, so that effective title notification is possible. Note that the title notification on the entire screen of the image display device 5 may be such that the title is displayed in a size that fits the entire screen, or the entire background is displayed as a title notification background. (Title notification using the entire screen) or the like. Also, the display area for performing the title notification may be different between the super reach A and the super reach B, or the display area for performing the title notification may be different between the super reach D and the super reach E.

  The method for changing the display area for performing the title notification according to the reach effect is not limited to the example of this embodiment, and the display area for performing the title notification according to the reach effect may be arbitrarily changed. For example, in the case of a reach with a high jackpot reliability, the title notification may be executed in a narrower display area than in a case of a reach with a low reliability. Further, when the display area for performing the title notification is made different according to the reach effect, the display area may be made different as in this embodiment, or the display place may be made different.

(Expectation suggestion indication)
In this embodiment, in the title notification in the super reach A and the super reach B having the high jackpot reliability, the super reach D having the lower jackpot reliability than the super reach A and the super reach B is displayed without displaying the indication of the expectation. In the title notification in, an indication of the degree of expectation was displayed. By doing so, the effect can be prevented from becoming dull. In addition, in the title notification in Super Reach E, which has a lower jackpot reliability than Super Reach D, an indication of the degree of expectation is not displayed. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the player from losing the expectation by displaying the expectation suggestion display indicating that the reliability is low in the reach with low reliability. Note that an expectation degree suggestion display may be displayed on at least a part of the super reach A, the super reach B, and the super reach E.

  Note that the indication of the degree of expectation is not limited to the one indicated by the number of black stars as shown in FIG. 9 (H) and the like, and the degree of expectation may be indicated by a meter or a gauge. The set numerical value may be displayed. Further, as shown in FIG. 9 (H) and the like, in the case where the number of black stars is indicated, half (or half) black stars may be displayed, and the number of levels of expectation may be increased.

(Title display end timing)
Further, in this embodiment, in the super reach A and the super reach B, after the title is displayed, the title is deleted and the super reach effect is executed. Thereby, in the super reach A and the super reach B, it is possible to pay attention to the reach effect. In the super reach D and the super reach E, after the title is displayed, the title is continuously displayed until a later-described determined effect is executed. Thereby, in the super reach D and the super reach E, the type of the reach can be grasped even during the super reach effect. Further, by performing the above, the title notification corresponding to the reach effect can be executed, and the effect of the effect can be improved. In addition, the display end timing of the title may be arbitrarily changed in any case in order to improve the effect.

  Note that, here, the effect of the reach effect of the super reach C is omitted, but for example, a title notification or an expectation suggestion display according to the jackpot reliability may be executed.

(Decided production)
When it is time to derive the display result (the end of the variable display) after each reach effect has been executed, a determined effect for notifying whether or not the display result is a "big hit" is executed. The fixed effects include a fixed effect indicating that the display result is “big hit” and a fixed effect indicating that the display result is “losing”. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10B, a fixed effect of displaying the image 31AK012 on the image display device 5 is executed. Thereafter, if the display result is "big hit", an image 31AK013 indicating that the ally character has won is displayed as shown in FIG. 10C, and a big hit combination is obtained as shown in FIG. 10D. A fixed decoration symbol is derived. If the display result is "losing", an image indicating that the ally character has been defeated is displayed, and a fixed decorative symbol that is a reach-losing combination is derived.

  In this embodiment, even when the title is continuously notified during the reach effect, the notification of the title is ended before the fixed effect is executed. As a result, attention can be paid to the determined effect, and sharp title notification can be executed.

  In the effect operation examples shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, during the reach effect of the super reach, the decorative design is reduced and the variable display is executed at the lower right portion of the image display device 5. The method of displaying the decorative pattern of the item may be arbitrary. For example, the decorative design may not be displayed during the reach effect, and the display mode (size, position, shading, number, etc.) may be changed depending on the type of the reach effect.

  In addition, when the character display which is resident during the hold display, the active display, and the variable display, and the display related to the mobile communication are displayed on the image display device 5, the display is appropriately not displayed during the super-reach reach effect so as to focus on the reach effect. It may be. At this time, these displays may be kept displayed during a low-reliability reach effect such as super reach E. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the player from excessively expecting a low-reliability reach effect, and to pay attention to the reach effect in the high-reliability reach effect.

(Development stage)
Next, an example of an effect operation when the extended effect is executed will be described. As shown in FIG. 11 (A), when the extended effect is performed when the reach effect of Super Reach D is executed (the title notification of Super Reach D is executed), FIG. As shown, an effect is performed in which the reach effect is interrupted and the screen is torn. Thereafter, when the game reaches the super reach A, as shown in FIG. 11C, the title of the super reach A is announced, and the reach effect of the super reach A is executed. When developing to Super Reach B, as shown in FIG. 11 (D), the title of Super Reach B is announced, and Reach production of Super Reach is executed. As described above, when the development effect is executed, the title of the reach of the development source is switched to the title of the reach of the development destination, so that it is easy to understand which reach has been developed. As shown in FIG. 11, when the reach of the development destination is a reach that performs title notification by display and voice, title notification by display and voice is executed again.

  It should be noted that the development effect is not limited to the example shown in FIG. 11B, but may be an effect in which the screen is gradually cracked and cracked, or a sand storm (display indicating failure) is displayed. You may do so. With such an effect, an unexpected effect can be executed. It should be noted that there may be a development effect of gasses, such as a performance in which the screen gradually cracks but the reach does not develop.

(Expectation suggestion)
In the effect operation example shown in FIG. 9H, the expectation degree suggestion display 31AK008 is configured such that black stars indicating the expectation degree are displayed from the beginning. An expectation suggestion effect that suggests an expectation by becoming a black star may be executed.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 12 (A), when announcing the title of Super Reach D, an expectation indicator 31AK021 of five white stars is first displayed. Then, as shown in FIG. 12B, a black star 31AK022 larger than the star of the expectation indicator 31AK021 is displayed. As shown in FIG. 12C, the black star 31AK022 moves and the expectation indicator 31AK021 moves. An effect that fits into one of the white stars is performed. At this time, a sound of “pin” indicating that the number of black stars indicating the degree of expectation has increased is output from the speaker 8. As shown in FIGS. 12D and 12E, the same effect is repeated a number of times corresponding to the degree of expectation of the reach. At this time, the sound (volume, scale, sound quality, etc.) output from the speaker 8 may be changed step by step each time it is repeated (for each number of stars). When the number of black stars corresponding to the degree of expectation falls in the expectation degree suggestion display 31AK021, the black star is highlighted, as shown in FIG. By doing so, it becomes easy to understand that the expectation degree suggestion effect has ended.

  In the examples shown in FIGS. 12A to 12F, the black stars are displayed one by one and the expectation indicated by the expectation suggestion display is increased by one step. However, two or more black stars are displayed. It may be displayed so that the degree of expectation increases by two or more levels. Alternatively, half the black stars may be displayed, and the degree of expectation may be raised by half a step. In this case, different sounds may be output or the same sound may be output according to the number of displayed stars (the number of stages of rising expectation). For example, the same sound may be output when half a black star is displayed and when one black star is displayed. The same sound may be output when two and a half black stars are displayed and when three black stars are displayed. Further, there may be a case where no sound is output. By doing so, the effect indicating the degree of expectation is diversified, and the effect of the effect is improved. The same black star image is displayed regardless of the number of steps of the degree of expectation that increases at one time, and fits in the white star of the expectation suggestion display, and the number of black stars according to the number of steps of the degree of expectation that increases increases Such an effect may be performed.

(Direction mode)
There may be a plurality of effect modes in the effect device such as the image display device 5, the speaker 8, and the game effect lamp 9. In different effect modes, even if the same command (for example, a command specifying a variation pattern) is transmitted from the main board 11, effects based on the command are executed in different effect modes. In each effect mode, the background, the character, the motif displayed on the image display device 5, the sound output from the speaker 8, and the like may be different. The effect mode may be automatically changed according to the number of times of variable display or the game state, or may be changeable by a player's operation.

  FIGS. 12 (G) to 12 (L) are examples of the production operation of the title notification and the expectation degree suggestion production when the special mode is set when the normal mode and the special mode are provided as the production mode. In the normal mode, as shown in FIGS. 12 (A) to 12 (F), title notification and expectation degree effect production are executed. In the special mode, the reach effect based on the fluctuation pattern of the super reach D is a reach effect of the super reach D2 having a different effect form from the reach effect of the super reach D. Therefore, when the fluctuation pattern of the super reach D is designated, the title 31AK023 of the super reach D2 is displayed as shown in FIG. At this time, a voice corresponding to the title name of the reach is output from the speaker 8, but a voice different from the normal mode (for example, a voice having a different voice color) is output. The expectation degree indication 31AK024 in the super reach D2 is not a star but a diamond.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 12 (H), a black diamond 31AK025 larger than the star of the expectation indicator 31AK024 is displayed. As shown in FIG. 12 (I), the black diamond 31AK025 moves to display the expectation indicator 31AK024. An effect that fits into one of the white diamonds is performed. At this time, the speaker 8 outputs a sound of “pong” indicating that the black diamond indicating the degree of expectation has increased. As shown in FIGS. 12 (J) and (K), the same effect is repeated a number of times corresponding to the degree of expectation of the reach. When the number of black diamonds corresponding to the degree of expectation falls in the expectation degree suggestion display 31AK024, as shown in FIG. 12 (L), the black diamond is highlighted as if it glows. In this way, by making the notification mode of the title different depending on the effect mode (the state when the reach effect is executed) determined according to the selection of the player, the game state, and the like, the effect is diversified, and the effect of the effect is enhanced. improves.

  FIG. 12 shows an example of the production operation when the fluctuation pattern of Super Reach D is designated. However, depending on the production mode (the state when the reach production is executed), other reach productions (title notification, expected degree suggestion production). May be made different. Depending on the effect mode (the state when the reach effect is executed), whether to notify the title of the reach or the execution ratio of the title notification may be made different. For example, when a predetermined effect mode is selected, the reach title may not be notified. By doing in this way, the effect according to the preference of the player can be executed, and the effect of the effect is improved.

  In this embodiment, the degree of expectation is indicated by the number of black stars in the degree of expectation indication display, and an expectation suggestion effect of gradually increasing the number of black stars is executed. May be executed in such a manner that the number of displays suggesting is gradually reduced. Such an expectation suggestion effect may be executed in addition to, or instead of, the expectation effect effect of the present embodiment.

(Other examples of development effects)
In the case of executing the expectation suggestion effect of gradually increasing the display indicating the expectation of the expectation suggestion display, the development effect may be executed after increasing the display indicating the expectation. In this case, in the case where the display indicating the degree of expectation is increased after the development effect, the display to be increased may be displayed at once instead of stepwise. For example, as shown in FIG. 13A, after the title of Super Reach D is announced and the effect of gradually increasing the number of black stars is completed, a button is displayed on the image display device 5 as shown in FIG. An extended effect in which the image 31AK031 is displayed is executed. Here, when the operation on the push button 31B is detected, as shown in FIG. 13C, the title 31AK032 of super reach C (here, the character of “SP reach C”) is displayed, and The title of Reach C is announced. As described above, when the development effect is executed, the title of the reach of the development source is switched to the title of the reach of the development destination, so that it is easy to understand which reach has been developed. Under the title 31AK032, the expectation degree suggestion display 31AK033 having three black stars is highlighted. Even if the number of black stars increases by two or more, they are displayed at once. Note that, after the movable body 32 operates, a development effect in which the title and the expected degree suggestion display change may be executed.

(Preliminary production)
In this embodiment, a title announcement for announcing the jackpot reliability is executed as an announcement effect according to the title notification mode (for example, the display color of the title). For example, as shown in FIG. 14 (A), the title 31AK036 of Super Reach A is displayed in black, and the sound corresponding to the title of Reach is output from the speaker 8 to notify the title of Super Reach A. After that, as shown in FIG. 14B, a title notice in which the display color of the title 31AK036 changes to red is executed. As described above, when the title notice is not executed, the title is displayed in black, and when the title notice is executed, the title is displayed in a color other than black. In the title announcement shown in FIG. 14, the title display mode (display color) may change after the reach title is announced by voice. By doing so, the effect of the notice effect can be enhanced. The timing at which the title is displayed in a color other than black is not limited to this, and the title may be displayed in a color other than black from the start of the display of the title.

  When a title notice in which the title display mode (display color) is changed is executed, after the title display mode has been changed, a sound corresponding to the changed display mode may be output. By doing so, the effect of the notice effect can be enhanced. The title notification by voice may be executed after the title display mode (display color) changes. In this case, a sound corresponding to the display mode (display color) of the title after the change may be output.

(Timing notification execution timing)
It is preferable that the notification of the title during the reach is executed at a timing other than the execution timing of an effect (specific effect) such as a notice effect or an advanced effect, in which the degree of expectation controlled in the jackpot advantageous state is improved. By doing in this way, once the title is announced, an effect of increasing the degree of expectation can be executed, so that the player's expectation can be maintained.

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart illustrating an example of an announcement effect determination process for determining whether or not to execute an announcement effect and an effect mode. The announcement effect determination process is executed by the effect control CPU 120 in the variable display start setting process of step S171 in FIG. In the announcement effect determination process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the fluctuation pattern specified from the command transmitted from the main board 11 is a super-reach fluctuation pattern (step 31AKS001).

  If the pattern is a super-reach variation pattern (step 31AKS001; Yes), the display color of the title of the super-reach (whether or not to execute a title notice) is determined (step 31AKS002).

  In step 31AKS002, the display color of the title of the super reach is determined in accordance with the determination ratio shown in FIG. 16A, for example, according to whether the display result is "big hit" or "losing". As shown in FIG. 16A, the display color of the super reach title changes from “black”, “red”, “black” to “red”, and changes from “black” to “fruit pattern”. There are also items that change from "red" to "fruit pattern", and the big hit reliability increases in this order (ascending order). In other words, the jackpot reliability differs depending on the timing at which the title display color changes. By doing so, the player pays attention to the change timing of the display color of the title, and the effect of the effect is improved.

  The “fruit pattern” may be such that the title character is displayed in bold and the character itself is a “fruit pattern”, or the background portion of the title display area may be a “fruit pattern”. . There may be a pattern displayed as a “fruit pattern” from the beginning. For the display color change, the display color may be changed after the title notification is executed, as shown in FIG. As for the display color changing, there may be a plurality of timings at which the display color changes. Then, the jackpot reliability may be changed according to the timing at which the display color changes. In addition, since the title display period varies depending on the type of super reach, the timing at which the display color changes depending on the type of super reach may be made different. In the case of a super reach having a long title display period (for example, super reach D or super reach E), a plurality of changing timings may be provided, and the changing timing may be determined to any one. In the case of a super reach having a short title display period (for example, super reach A or super reach B), the number of changing timings may be one or a smaller number than a super reach having a long title display period.

  When there are a normal mode and a special mode as the effect mode, the display color of the title is determined in the normal mode at the determination ratio shown in FIG. 16A, and the normal mode as shown in FIG. Determine the title display color at different rates. In the special mode, the display color pattern and the order of reliability may be different from those in the normal mode. In this way, by making the execution mode (display color and display color change timing) of the title notice different depending on the effect mode, the effect is diversified and the effect of the effect is improved.

  In this embodiment, as a notice effect, a line notice for notifying the jackpot reliability is executed according to the character display mode (for example, the display color of the line, etc.) in the super reach reach effect.

  After the display color of the title of the super reach is determined, the display color of the words of the character in the reach attainment of the super reach (whether or not to execute a speech notice) is determined (step 31AKS003).

  In step 31AKS003, the display color of the dialogue in the reach effect is determined according to whether the display result is "big hit" or "losing", for example, at the determination ratio shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 16 (C), the display colors of the lines in the reach effect are changed from “white”, “red”, and “white” to “red”, and in this order (ascending order). The jackpot reliability is high. That is, the jackpot reliability differs depending on the timing at which the display color of the dialogue changes. By doing so, the player pays attention to the change timing of the display color of the dialogue, and the effect of the effect is improved. In the case where the display color changes, the display color may change after the words are displayed. As for the display color changing, there may be a plurality of timings at which the display color changes. Then, the jackpot reliability may be changed according to the timing at which the display color changes.

  In addition, the big hit reliability may be different depending on the combination of the presentation modes of the title notice and the speech notice. For example, when the same announcement mode (display color) is included in the title announcement and the dialogue announcement, if the same announcement mode is achieved, the big hit reliability may be increased. In addition, the big hit reliability may be made different by a combination of the timing of change of the presentation mode between the title notice and the speech notice. For example, when the change timing is the same, the jackpot reliability may be higher than when the change timings are different, or the jackpot reliability may be different depending on which change occurs first. By doing so, it is possible to focus attention on the respective change timings of the title notice and the dialogue notice.

  When there are a normal mode and a special mode as the effect mode, the display color of the dialog may be determined at a different rate from the normal mode in the special mode. In the special mode, the display color pattern and the order of reliability may be different from those in the normal mode.

  Note that, in place of the dialogue announcement, an announcement effect for notifying the jackpot reliability based on a change in the effect mode of the reach effect may be executed. In this case, in the notice effect, a plurality of change timings of the effect mode may be provided so that the big hit reliability differs according to the change timing.

  After the display color of the dialogue in the reach effect is determined, or when it is determined that the pattern is not a variation pattern of the super reach (step AK31S001; No), the presence or absence of other notice effects and the effect form are determined (step AK31S004). After that, the determination result in 31AKS002 to 31AKS004 is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 (Step AK31S005), and the announcement effect determination process ends.

  Note that in this embodiment, the title advance notice and the dialogue advance notice can be executed in the case of the super reach, but in the case of the specific super reach (for example, other than the super reach with low reliability), the title advance notice is provided. And at least one of dialogue notices may be made executable. In addition, although the title announcement and the speech announcement have been described as being determined by the determination ratio shown in FIG. 16, the determination ratio is arbitrary, and the determination ratio may be different depending on, for example, the type of super reach. By doing so, a notice effect can be executed according to the type of the reach, and the effect of the effect is improved.

  In this embodiment, the number of executable effect modes (the number of display colors that can be displayed) differs between the title notice and the dialogue notice. By doing in this way, the effects can be varied and the effect of the effects can be enhanced. In the title notice and the dialogue notice, the number of executable effect modes may be arbitrarily changed, and the number and types of executable effect modes may be the same. By doing so, a notice effect with a sense of unity can be executed, and the player can easily grasp the jackpot reliability.

(Action effect)
When the presentation mode of the title notice and the dialogue of the dialogue change, an effect indicating that the presentation mode changes may be executed. For example, an action effect image may be displayed on the image display device 5 and an effect effect in which the image acts on at least one of a title and a line may be executed. Then, after the action effect is executed, the effect mode (display color) of the title or the line may be changed. The effect mode of the action effect (action effect image and the like) may be common to both the title and the line. It should be noted that there may be a case where the effect mode of the title or the dialogue does not change despite the execution of the action effect. In the case of executing the action effect, the presence / absence of execution of the effect effect, the execution timing, and the effect mode may be determined based on the determination result regarding the title notice and the dialogue notice. Such a determination may be performed in the process of step AK31S004. For example, the rate at which at least one of the title notice and the speech notice changes in the effect mode (the rate at which the effect mode changes due to the action effect) may be different depending on the effect mode of the action effect. The ratio of the effect of the effect and the effect of the line notice (the ratio of the effect) may be different, or the ratio of the color (how many steps) the effect changes may be different. . By executing such an action effect, when the action effect image is displayed, the player pays attention to which one of the title and the line is to be applied, and the effect is improved. When there are a plurality of effect modes, the presence or absence of the effect effect and the effect mode may be determined at different rates depending on the effect mode. By doing in this way, an action effect corresponding to the effect mode can be executed, and the effect of the effect is improved.

  As another example of such an action effect, at least one effect mode (display color) of one of a title and a line in accordance with the effect content of the reach effect (for example, an effect of a character or an effect in a battle effect). May be changed. In this way, the player pays attention to the contents of the reach effect.

  The present invention is not limited to the pachinko gaming machine 1 described in the feature section 31AK, and various modifications and applications are possible without departing from the gist of the present invention. For example, all of the features described in the above embodiments are not essential components, and can be omitted as appropriate.

(Sub LCD)
As a sub display device different from the image display device 5, a sub liquid crystal may be provided on the game board 2 or the game machine frame 3. Here, it is referred to as a sub liquid crystal, but the sub display device may be configured by an organic EL or a dot matrix LED. The sub liquid crystal device may be fixed, for example, in the vicinity of the image display device 5, or may be movable or housed. In the sub liquid crystal, various effects such as a notice effect and display of a hold display are executed. For example, title notification may be executed in the sub liquid crystal. As in the case of the super reach D and the super reach E of the above-described embodiment, when the title is displayed continuously after the notification of the title, the display of the title and the degree of expectation may be displayed on the sub liquid crystal. In this case, after the image display device 5 notifies the title, the sub liquid crystal may display the title and the expectation degree suggestion display. By doing so, it is possible to display the title and the degree of expectation suggestion display without obstructing the super reach effect on the image display device 5, and the title and the degree of expectation suggestion display are also easy to understand.

  In the above-described embodiment, an example in which the present invention is applied to notification of a title of a reach effect as a suggestive effect has been described. However, the present invention is applied to title information relating to other effects (notice of mainly displaying characters). You may. For example, as a notice effect (for example, a look-ahead notice effect), when performing a look-ahead zone effect of shifting to a plurality of zones (stage, effect mode, and the like) in which the background image and the effect mode on the image display device 5 are different, the shifted zone The present invention may be applied to the title notification. When a mission ("Let's reach at 7", "Eliminate enemies using a stick controller", etc.) is presented, and a mission effect that is advantageous to the player when the mission is completed is executed, The present invention may be applied to title notification of a mission.

(Variation 1 of characteristic portion 31AK)
In the above embodiment, when it is time to derive the display result, a determined effect for notifying whether the display result is a "big hit" is executed, and then the display result is displayed ( (FIG. 10 (B)-(D)). Instead of such a determined effect, at a predetermined timing before deriving a display result, an operation effect prompting operation of the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B is executed, and when a predetermined operation is detected during the operation valid period. The display result may be displayed by displaying the winning or losing of the battle effect or temporarily stopping the display result. By doing so, the display result is displayed in accordance with the operation of the player, so that the player's willingness to participate in the game can be increased, and the interest can be improved.

  FIGS. 17 and 18 are diagrams illustrating an example of a super-reach effect operation in a modification in which an operation effect is executed and a display result is displayed according to the operation. As shown in FIG. 17A, after the image display device 5 has reached the reach mode, for example, as shown in FIG. 17B, a character 31AK041 as a friend character and a character 31AK042 as an enemy character are displayed. Then, as shown in FIGS. 17 (C) to (F) and FIGS. 18 (G) to (I), a reach effect in which the character 31AK041 and the character 31AK042 confront each other is executed.

  With the reach effect, as shown in FIG. 17C, a small button image 31AK043 and a regulation line 31AK044 superimposed on the small button image 31AK043 are displayed at the lower right of the image display device 5. Thereby, the operation effect using the push button 31B is executed, but it is suggested that the reception of the operation is currently restricted.

  In this modified example, a plurality of operation effect images indicating that an operation effect is to be executed are prepared. The big hit reliability differs depending on which operation effect image is displayed and the operation effect is executed. Further, an image indicating that the operation effect is executed during the reach effect may change to a mode having higher reliability.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 17D, a praying character 31AK045 is displayed, and as shown in FIG. 17E, the praying character 31AK045 changes to a happy character 31AK046, and the small button image 31AK043 becomes the large button image 31AK047. Changes to

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 18H, a cannon 31AK048 is displayed, and as shown in FIG. 18I, an effect 31AK049 in which a bullet is fired from the cannon 31AK048 is displayed, and a bullet hits the large button image 31AK047. The effect 31AK050 to be displayed is displayed. Then, the large button image 31AK047 changes to the stick image 31AK051.

  As described above, in this modified example, when the operation effect image changes, the effect effect indicating that the operation effect image changes is executed. The operation effect image may change without accompanying the effect effect. Further, there may be a case where the operation effect image does not change even though the effect effect is executed. The rate at which the operation effect image changes may be different depending on the type of the effect effect.

  Thereafter, a predetermined time before the display result is derived, the regulation line 31AK044 is erased as shown in FIG. 18J, and the stick image 31AK051 is enlarged and displayed in the center as shown in FIG. 18K. Is displayed to prompt the operation of pulling the stick controller 31A. At this time, the operation on the stick controller 31A is an effective operation valid period.

  Here, when the operation of pulling the stick controller 31A is detected, an image 31AK052 indicating that the ally character has won is displayed as shown in FIG. 18 (L). After that, at the timing when the fluctuation time ends, as shown in FIG. If no operation is detected within the predetermined operation validity period, the image shown in FIG. 18L is automatically displayed.

  In this modified example, there are a small button image, a large button image, and a stick image as operation effect images, and an operation effect using these images is performed in the order of small button image <large button image <stick image. The jackpot reliability is high. Even when an operation effect image with low reliability is displayed, the operation effect image may change to a reliable operation effect image during the reach effect, so that the effect of the effect is improved and the expectation of the player is improved. Can be maintained.

  Note that, in the effect operation example shown in FIGS. 17 and 18, the notification of the title of the reach and the indication of the degree of expectation are omitted, but as appropriate, in parallel with the reach effect and the operation effect shown in FIGS. 17 and 18. It may be executed. The determination regarding the operation effect and the operation effect image (whether or not there is an operation effect, the operation effect image to be displayed, the effect effect or not, etc.) may be executed in step 31AKS004 in FIG.

(Modification 2 of characteristic portion 31AK)
A suggestion indicating the degree of expectation of control to an advantageous state such as a big hit game state may be displayed. For example, a shutter effect for performing the first suggestion display and a reach title effect for performing the second suggestion display may be executed. In the shutter effect, an effect of covering the screen with a shutter display after the start of the variable display is executed. In the reach title effect, after the reach, an effect of displaying a reach title indicating a development destination of the reach effect is executed. When displaying either the shutter display or the reach title display, a specific image may be included and displayed. The reach title effect may be the same as the title announcement of the above embodiment, or may be another effect determined by another process.

  The specific image is an image having a high jackpot reliability and displayed with a plurality of types of elements included in the image. The plurality of types of elements include a banana image of the element E1, a melon image of the element E2, an apple image of the element E3, a watermelon image of the element E4, and a strawberry image of the element E5. The fruit pattern image including these elements E1 to E5 is a specific image. In both the shutter display and the reach title display, all of the elements E1 to E5 are displayed so as to be visible. The display sizes of the elements E1 to E5 constituting the specific image are changed and displayed according to the difference in display size between the shutter display and the reach title display. Further, all of the elements E1 to E5 are displayed so as to fit in the shutter display and the reach title display, respectively.

  When the shutter effect is executed after the start of the variable display, when the fruit pattern image is displayed, the big hit reliability is higher than when the fruit pattern image is not displayed. In addition, when a reach title is displayed during execution of the reach effect, when a fruit pattern image is displayed, the jackpot reliability is higher than when the fruit pattern image is not displayed. When the fruit pattern is not displayed, for example, a plain image that does not include the elements E1 to E5 is displayed. Note that an image pattern other than the fruit pattern image may be prepared as an image indicating the jackpot reliability when the shutter effect and the reach title effect are executed. For example, a white image <a blue image <a red image <a fruit pattern image may be prepared in the order of the jackpot reliability (for example, a red shutter or a reach title of red characters). Then, one of the image patterns may be selected by a predetermined random number lottery depending on whether or not the display result of the variable display is a big hit.

  When the shutter display and the reach title display are performed, even when a fruit pattern is displayed, the speaker 8 outputs a common sound (melody) and notifies the game effect lamp 9 by emitting light. The common sound and the emission control of the game effect lamp 9 indicate to the player that the fruit pattern is a special image. When such a shutter display and a reach title display are performed, common notification for the fruit pattern is executed. In the reach title display, a specific sound (voice) is further output after the common notification. Note that the output period of the common sound and the specific sound may partially overlap.

  FIG. 19 is a display screen diagram when the shutter effect and the reach title effect are executed. As shown in FIG. 19A, when the shutter effect is executed, the shutter image 31AK061 is displayed on the image display device 5 at the start of the variable display. In the shutter image 31AK061, an image of a fruit pattern including all the elements E1 to E5 is displayed. In addition, when the shutter effect is performed, the notification that the common sound (melody) is output by the speaker 8 is performed, and the notification by the emission of the game effect lamp 9 is performed. When the closed shutter is opened, as shown in FIG. 19B, the variable display of the decorative symbol is started. Downward arrows indicate variable display of left, middle, and right symbols. When the variable display of the left symbol and the right symbol is temporarily stopped, as shown in FIG.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 19D, a super reach effect is started. The variable display is displayed small, for example, at the upper right of the screen, and a character is displayed at the left side of the screen. At the lower right of the screen, a reach title image 31AK062 is displayed, and the contents of the super reach to be executed are shown as reach title display. In the reach title image 31AK062, a fruit pattern image including all the elements E1 to E5 is displayed. In the reach title image 31AK062, the characters "Battle Reach" indicating that a reach effect accompanied by a battle effect is performed are displayed.

  In addition, when the reach title effect is executed, the notification that the common sound (melody) is output by the speaker 8 is executed, and the notification by the emission of the game effect lamp 9 is executed. Further, after the common sound is output, an effect is performed in which the character emits a specific sound (voice) indicating that the hit reliability is high, such as "hot hot". Here, in the reach title effect, the size of the suggestion display to be displayed is smaller than in the shutter effect. However, as described above, in the reach title effect, by outputting the specific sound, it is possible to make it easier for the player to recognize that the fruit pattern image is displayed. In addition, although the case where the output periods of the common sound and the specific sound are completely separated has been described, the output periods may partially overlap.

  Thereafter, a battle reach effect as shown in FIG. 19 (e) is executed. An enemy character is displayed on the left side of the screen, and an ally character is displayed on the right side of the screen. When the ally character wins the battle with the enemy character, the character "BATTLE WIN!" Is displayed at the upper left of the screen. It is announced that the jackpot has been confirmed by winning the battle. When the battle effect ends, the display returns to the variable display screen using the original numeric symbols. As shown in FIG. 19 (f), all the symbols are stopped and the big hit symbol of “777” is displayed.

  As shown in FIGS. 19A and 19D, both the shutter image 31AK061 and the reach title image 31AK062 are displayed including all the elements E1 to E5 constituting the fruit pattern image. This makes it possible to suitably display the fruit pattern image in both the shutter image 31AK061 and the reach title image 31AK062 having different display sizes. Thus, it is possible to accurately convey that the fruit pattern image with a high jackpot reliability is displayed.

  The display size of the shutter image 31AK061 shown in FIG. 19A is larger than the display size of the reach title image 31AK062 shown in FIG. 19D. Therefore, the difference between the display size of the shutter image 31AK061 and the display size of the reach title image 31AK062 can be noticed.

  The shutter image 31AK061 shown in FIG. 19A and the reach title image 31AK062 shown in FIG. 19D are displayed at different timings. In this way, it is possible to prevent the fruit pattern image, which is the specific image, from becoming difficult to see due to the overlapping of the execution timings.

  The determination regarding the shutter effect (the presence or absence of the shutter effect and the effect mode) may be executed in step 31AKS004 in FIG. In this case, the determination regarding the shutter effect may be performed based on the determination result of the display color of the title in step 31AKS002 in FIG. For example, when it is determined that the display color of the title is a fruit pattern, the shutter effect of the fruit pattern may be easily executed. Further, the determination regarding the reach title effect may be executed in step 31AKS004 in FIG. 15 together with the determination regarding the shutter effect.

(Description of the characteristic part 87IW)
Next, the characteristic portion 87IW of this embodiment will be described. FIG. 20A is a flowchart illustrating the effect control main processing in the characteristic unit 87IW. In the characteristic portion 87IW, on the display screen of the image display device 5, a fourth symbol display area for displaying a fourth symbol next to the decorative symbol, the special symbol, and the ordinary symbol is provided.

  The effect control CPU 120 starts execution of the main processing when the power is turned on. In the main process, first, an initialization process for clearing a RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing a timer for determining a start interval (for example, 4 ms) of effect control is performed (step IWSA01). . Thereafter, effect control CPU 120 shifts to a loop process for monitoring a timer interrupt flag (step IWSA02). When a timer interrupt occurs, effect control CPU 120 sets a timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt processing. In the main process, if the timer interrupt flag is set, the effect control CPU 120 clears the flag (step IWSA03) and executes the following effect control process.

  In the effect control process, first, effect control CPU 120 analyzes the received effect control command, and performs a process of setting a flag according to the received effect control command (command analysis process: step IWSA04).

  Next, effect control CPU 120 performs an effect control process (step IWSA05). In the effect control process process, a process corresponding to the current control state (effect control process flag) is selected from among the processes corresponding to the control state, and the display control of the image display device 5 is executed.

  Next, effect control CPU 120 performs a fourth symbol process process (step IWSA06). In the fourth symbol process, a process corresponding to the current control state (fourth symbol process flag) is selected from among the processes corresponding to the control state, and the fourth symbol is displayed in the fourth symbol display area of the image display device 5. Is executed.

  Next, a random number updating process for updating the count value of a counter for generating a random number such as a jackpot symbol determining random number is executed (step IWSA07). After that, the processing shifts to Step IWSA02.

  FIG. 20B is a flowchart illustrating the variable display start setting process (step S171) in the effect control process process illustrated in FIG. In the variable display start setting process, the effect control CPU 120 first reads a fluctuation pattern command from a fluctuation pattern command storage area (an area in which a received fluctuation pattern command (effect control command for establishing a fluctuation pattern) is stored) ( Step 87IWS001). Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the variation pattern command read in step 87IWS001 and the display result designation command storage area (the received display result designation command (display result (normal jackpot, probable big hit, sudden probable big hit, small hit, or miss) ) Is determined according to the data (that is, the received display result designation command) stored in the area in which the effect control command designating () is designated) (step 87IWS002). . That is, by executing the process of step 87IWS002 by the effect control CPU 120, the display result of the variable display of the identification information (decoration of the decorative symbol) according to the variable display pattern (variable pattern) determined by the variable display pattern determining means. A display result determining means for determining a symbol is realized. If the pseudo-run is specified by the fluctuation pattern command, the effect control CPU 120 determines in step 87IWS002 that the temporary stop symbol of the pseudo-run is a chance symbol (for example, “223” or “445”). , But a combination of a big hit symbol and a symbol which is not one of the reach but is shifted by one symbol) is also determined. The effect control CPU 120 stores the data indicating the determined stop symbol of the decorative symbol in the decorative symbol display result storage area. In step 87IWS002, the effect control CPU 120 may determine whether or not a big hit is based on the received variation pattern command, and determine the stop symbol of the decorative symbol based on only the variation pattern command. .

  In step 87IWS002, if the received display result designation command indicates “normal jackpot”, effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the three symbols are the same even symbols as stop symbols. Determine the combination. Also, when the received display result designation command indicates “probable change big hit”, the effect control CPU 120 determines a combination of decorative symbols in which three symbols are the same odd symbols as stop symbols.

  Further, when the received display result designation command indicates “sudden probability change big hit” or “small hit”, the effect control CPU 120 determines a combination of decorative symbols such as “135” as the stop symbol. In the case of "missing", combinations of decorative symbols other than those described above are determined. However, when a reach effect is involved, a combination of two decorative symbols on the left and right is determined. Further, the combination of the three symbols derived and displayed on the image display device 5 is the “stop symbol” of the decorative symbol.

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

  In addition, also about the decoration symbol, a stop symbol (a combination of symbols in which the left middle and the right are all the same symbol) that reminds of a big hit is called a big hit symbol. In addition, a stop symbol that reminds the player of a loss is referred to as a "off symbol". In addition, a symbol (an odd symbol in this characteristic portion 87IW) that reminds the user to be in a probable variation state is also called a probability variation symbol, and a symbol (an even number symbol in this characteristic portion 87IW) that reminds the user not to be in a probable variation state is a non-probable variation symbol. Also called.

  Next, effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not each pre-reach announcement effect to be executed before reaching is established (step 87IWS003). In step 87IWS003, the effect control CPU 120 performs a lottery process based on a random number for each pre-reach announcement effect using a pre-reach announcement effect production determination table for determining whether or not to execute the pre-reach announcement effect. It is determined whether or not to perform the pre-reach announcement effect.

  FIG. 20C is an explanatory diagram of a specific example of the pre-reach notice effect presentation determination table. Among them, FIG. 20-3 (A) shows a specific example of a pre-reach announcement effect A determination table for determining whether to execute the pre-reach announcement effect A. FIG. 20-3 (B) shows a specific example of a pre-reach announcement effect B determination table for determining whether to execute the pre-reach announcement effect B. FIG. 20C illustrates a specific example of a pre-reach notice effect C determination table for determining whether to execute the pre-reach notice effect C.

  In the characteristic portion 87IW, it is assumed that three types of pre-reach announcement effects A to C can be executed. In addition, the pre-reach announcement effect A is, specifically, a group announcement effect (for example, an announcement effect in which images of a plurality of characters and objects appear). In addition, the pre-reach announcement effect B is, specifically, a cut-in announcement effect (for example, an announcement effect of a mode in which a character or background unrelated to the effect that has been executed so far appears). Shall be. The pre-reach announcement effect C is, specifically, an accessory announcement effect (an announcement effect of a mode in which a movable member (effect object) provided in the gaming machine operates).

  In this characteristic part 87IW, the pre-reach announcement effects A to C are all executed before the reach is established during the variation display of the decorative symbol, but the execution timing of the pre-reach announcement effect A is the earliest. It is assumed that the execution timing of the pre-reach announcement effect B is earlier and the execution timing of the pre-reach announcement effect C is the latest.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 20C, when the pre-reach announcement effects A to C are executed, the degree of expectation (reliability) for the big hit is higher than when the pre-reach announcement effects A to C are not executed. Among them, when the pre-reach announcement effect C is executed, the expectation (reliability) for the jackpot is the highest when the pre-reach announcement effect C is executed. Is executed, the expectation (reliability) to the jackpot is high, and the pre-reach announcement effect A is executed next to the pre-reach announcement effect B, the expectation (reliability) to the jackpot is increased. Have been.

  Note that the characteristic portion 87IW shows a case in which a group announcement effect, a cut-in announcement effect, and an accessory announcement effect are performed as the pre-reach announcement effect. However, the present invention is not limited to such a mode. Various notice effects such as notice effects, character notice effects, mini-character notice effects, and motif notice effects may be executed.

  Also, the present invention is not limited to the case where three types of pre-reach announcement effects are executed, and may be configured to be able to execute four or more types of pre-reach announcement effects, for example. May be.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 20C, the characteristic portion 87IW shows a case where the pre-reach announcement effects A to C are determined using different tables, respectively. In the processing, the presence or absence of the pre-reach announcement effects A to C may be determined collectively.

  Next, effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute at least one pre-reach notice effect (step 87IWS004). When the execution of any of the pre-reach announcement effects has not been determined, the flow shifts to step 87IWS010. If it is determined that at least one pre-reach announcement effect is to be executed, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether to execute the storage effect for each of the determined pre-reach announcement effects (step 87IWS005). In step 87IWS005, the effect control CPU 120 performs a lottery process based on a random number for each of the determined pre-reach notice effects, using a storage effect determination table for determining whether or not to execute the storage effect. Is determined.

  FIG. 20D is an explanatory diagram of a specific example of the storage effect determination table. In the characteristic portion 87IW, as shown in FIG. 20-4, it is determined that the storage effect is to be executed at a higher rate when a big hit occurs than when the big hit occurs. Further, as shown in FIG. 20-4, in the characteristic portion 87IW, it is determined that the storage effect is executed at a relatively high rate of 60% even in the case of a loss.

  The “storage effect” is an effect executed in such a manner that a predetermined number (in this example, 1 to 3) of items are stored. In this characteristic portion 87IW, when it is determined that the storage effect is to be executed, after the storage effect is executed and a display indicating that a predetermined number of items are stored is performed, the predetermined effect is passed via a predetermined standby time. , A pre-reach announcement effect is performed. In addition, in this characteristic part 87IW, when it is determined not to execute the storage effect, the pre-reach announcement effect may be executed as it is when the pre-reach notice effect is executed without executing the storage effect. is there.

  The method of determining the storage effect is not limited to the mode shown by the characteristic portion 87IW. For example, the configuration may be such that the presence or absence of a storage effect is determined at a different rate depending on the type of the pre-reach announcement effect. In this case, for example, the configuration is such that the pre-reach announcement production C (accessory announcement production) determines the storage production at a higher rate when the pre-reach announcement production C (accessory announcement production) is missed than the pre-reach announcement production B (cut-in announcement production). May be.

  Further, for example, the presence or absence of the storage effect may be determined at different rates depending on the number of pre-reach announcement effects performed during one fluctuation display and the order of the pre-reach announcement effect to be executed. You may comprise. In this case, for example, even if the same cut-in notice effect is executed, the storage rate is different at a different rate between when the cut-in notice effect is executed first and when the cut-in notice effect is executed second. You may be comprised so that presence or absence of an effect may be determined.

  Further, for example, when determining the presence or absence of a storage effect for two or more pre-reach announcement effects, it depends on whether or not the execution of the storage effect has already been determined for another pre-reach announcement effect. You may comprise so that the presence or absence of a storage effect may be determined at a ratio. In this case, for example, when it is determined to execute the storage effect for the first pre-reach notice effect, the storage effect is also executed at a high rate for the second and third pre-reach notice effects. Alternatively, it may be configured to be determined.

  Next, if there is at least one pre-reach announcement effect determined to execute the storage effect in step 87IWS005, the effect control CPU 120 executes the storage effect for each pre-reach announcement effect determined to have the storage effect. The standby time until execution of the pre-reach announcement effect is determined (step 87IWS006). In step 87IWS006, the effect control CPU 120 performs a lottery process based on a random number using a standby time determination table for determining a standby time for each advance notice effect that has been determined to have a storage effect, and performs a standby time (standby). Pattern).

  FIG. 20E is an explanatory diagram of a specific example of the standby time determination table. As shown in FIG. 20-5, in the characteristic portion 87IW, determination values are assigned to the standby patterns 1 to 7 as standby patterns of the standby time in the standby time determination table.

  In FIG. 20-5, a standby pattern 1 is a pattern in which a pre-reach announcement effect is immediately executed without a standby time (that is, a standby time of 0 second) after the storage effect is executed. In the standby pattern 2, the timer display for 5 seconds is started immediately after the storage effect is executed, and when 5 seconds elapse and the timer display becomes 0 second (that is, the standby time is 5 seconds), the advance notice effect before reach is performed. Is a pattern for executing. Further, in the standby pattern 3, after the storage effect is executed, the display for standby for 5 seconds is displayed, then the timer display for 5 seconds is started, and when 5 seconds have elapsed, the timer display becomes 0 seconds (ie, This is a pattern for executing a pre-reach announcement effect. Further, in the standby pattern 4, after the storage effect is executed, a display during standby for 10 seconds is displayed, and then a timer display for 5 seconds is started. , A total waiting time of 15 seconds), and a pattern for executing a pre-reach announcement effect.

  In the standby pattern 5, the timer display for 5 seconds is started immediately after the storage effect is executed, and when the timer display becomes 0 seconds after the lapse of 5 seconds (display as if the standby time once became 0). ), Display the waiting display for another 5 seconds, and then start the timer display again for 5 seconds. When 5 seconds have elapsed and the timer display becomes 0 seconds (that is, the total standby time is 15 seconds) ), A pattern for performing a pre-reach notice effect.

  In the standby pattern 6, after the storage effect has been executed, a 5-second standby display is displayed, and then a 5-second timer display is started, and when 5 seconds have elapsed, the timer display becomes 0 seconds (as if the timer display was 0 seconds). Once the display indicates that the standby time has become 0), the display for 5 seconds is displayed, and then the timer display for 5 seconds is started again. After 5 seconds have elapsed, the timer display becomes 0 seconds. (That is, a total waiting time of 20 seconds), the pre-reach announcement effect is executed.

  In the standby pattern 7, after the storage effect has been executed, the display for standby for 10 seconds is displayed, and then the timer display for 5 seconds is started. Once the display shows that the waiting time has become 0), the waiting display for another 5 seconds is displayed, and then the timer display starts again for 5 seconds, and after 5 seconds elapses, the timer display becomes 0 seconds (That is, a total waiting time of 20 seconds), the pre-reach announcement effect is executed.

  In the characteristic portion 87IW, the timer display is temporarily set to 0 second as a standby pattern (standby patterns 5 to 7 in this example) in which the standby time display and the timer display are performed again after the standby time once becomes zero. After that, a case is shown in which the waiting display is further displayed for another 5 seconds, and then the timer display for 5 seconds is started again, but this is not a limitation. For example, after the timer display reaches 0 second, a standby pattern for immediately displaying the timer display for 5 seconds again without displaying the standby display may be provided. After the seconds, a standby pattern for displaying a standby display for 10 seconds may be provided.

  The method of determining the standby pattern is not limited to the mode shown by the characteristic portion 87IW. For example, the standby pattern may be determined at a different rate depending on the type of the pre-reach notice effect. In this case, for example, in the case where the pre-reach notice effect C (accessory notice effect) is outlier than the pre-reach notice effect B (cut-in notice effect), a specific standby pattern (for example, the standby pattern 5 to 5). 7) may be configured to be determined at a high rate.

  Also, for example, the standby pattern is determined at a different rate depending on the number of pre-reach announcement effects performed during one fluctuation display and the order of the pre-reach announcement effects to be executed. You may. In this case, for example, even if the same cut-in notice effect is executed, the standby is performed at a different ratio between the case where the cut-in notice effect is executed first and the case where the cut-in notice effect is executed second. You may be comprised so that a pattern may be determined.

  Also, for example, when a standby pattern is determined for two or more pre-reach announcement effects, is a specific standby pattern (for example, standby patterns 5 to 7) already determined for another pre-reach announcement effect? A configuration may be adopted in which the standby pattern is determined at a different rate depending on whether or not the standby pattern is determined. In this case, for example, when a specific standby pattern (for example, standby patterns 5 to 7) is determined for the first pre-reach announcement effect, the second and third pre-reach announcement effects are also high. A specific standby pattern (for example, standby patterns 5 to 7) may be determined in a ratio.

  In addition, for example, the standby pattern may be determined at a different rate according to the number of pre-reach announcement effects determined to execute the storage effect.

  In addition, in the example illustrated in FIG. 20-5, for example, looking at the standby patterns 1 to 4, a case is shown in which the expectation (reliability) for the big hit is the same regardless of the standby time. The present invention is not limited to this, and the degree of expectation (reliability) for the big hit may be changed according to the standby time. For example, the standby pattern 1 with the shortest standby time (0 seconds) has the lowest expectation (reliability) for the big hit, the standby pattern 2 has the highest expectation (reliability) for the big hit next to the standby pattern 1, and the standby pattern Even after the standby pattern 3 has the highest expectation (reliability) for the big hit and the longest standby time (15 seconds), the standby pattern 3 has the highest expectation (reliability) for the big hit. Good. According to such a configuration, as the standby time becomes longer, the sense of expectation for a big hit can be increased.

  Next, when at least one pre-reach announcement effect has been determined to execute a storage effect, the effect control CPU 120 sets 3 to a storage number counter for counting the number of items to be stored in the storage effect. (Step 87IWS007). Further, effect control CPU 120 performs control to start display of the stored number display for displaying the number of items stored in the storage effect (step 87IWS008). In step 87IWS008, since no items have been stored yet, for example, the display such as “0/3” is started as the stored number display on the image display device 5.

  Next, when at least one pre-reach announcement effect is determined to execute the storage effect, the effect control CPU 120 suggests the pre-reach effect effect for each pre-reach announcement effect with the storage effect. Control for starting display is performed (step 87IWS009). In step 87IWS009, for example, when the pre-reach announcement effect A (group announcement effect) is executed, the image display device 5 starts to display the suggestion display A including the character of “group” in a rectangle as the suggestion display. . In addition, for example, when the pre-reach notice effect B (cut-in notice effect) is to be executed, the image display device 5 starts to display the suggestion display B including the character “K” in a rectangle as the suggestion display. In addition, for example, in the case of executing the pre-reach advance notice effect C (accessory notice effect), the image display device 5 starts to display the suggestion display C including the character “role” in a rectangle as the suggestion display.

  Next, effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the fluctuation pattern specified by the fluctuation pattern command includes super reach effect D (step 87IWS010). If it does not include the super reach effect D, the process directly proceeds to step 87IWS012.

  In the characteristic portion 87IW, there are cases where four types of super reach effects A to D are executed as the super reach effect during the variable display of the decorative symbol. In this characteristic part 87IW, the super reach effects A to D are effects that are commonly executed in the case of a big hit and in the case of a miss, but in the case of a big hit, compared to the case of a big hit The super reach effects A to D are executed at a high rate. Therefore, when the super reach effects A to D are executed, the degree of expectation (reliability) for the big hit is higher than when the super reach effects A to D are not executed.

  When the super-reach effect D is included, the effect control CPU 120 determines the type of character that appears during the execution of the super-reach effect D (step 87IWS011). In step 87IWS011, the effect control CPU 120 performs a lottery process based on a random number using a character determination table for determining the type of the character, and determines the type of character appearing during the execution of the super reach effect D.

  FIG. 20-6 is an explanatory diagram for describing a specific example of the character determination table. As shown in FIG. 20-6, in the characteristic portion 87IW, judgment values are assigned to the characters C1 to C4 in the character determination table. In this characteristic portion 87IW, when the super reach effect D is executed, a predetermined music is output during the execution of the super reach effect D. As shown in FIG. When the character C1 is determined, an effect in which the character C1 appears during the execution of the super reach effect D is executed, and the music M1 is output as sound. Further, as shown in FIG. 20-6, when the character C2 is determined, an effect in which the character C2 appears during the execution of the super reach effect D is executed, and the music M2 is output as sound. In addition, as shown in FIG. 20-6, when the character C3 is determined, an effect in which the character C3 appears during the execution of the super reach effect D is executed, and the music M3 is output as sound. Further, as shown in FIG. 20-6, when the character C4 is determined, an effect in which the character C4 appears during the execution of the super reach effect D is executed, and the music M4 is output as sound.

  Further, in the characteristic portion 87IW, when the super reach effect D is executed, after the sound output of the predetermined music is finished, a predetermined specific sound is output if a big hit occurs. As shown in FIG. 20-6, when the character C1 is determined, the specific sound S1 is output after the sound output of the music M1 ends. Further, as shown in FIG. 20-6, when the character C2 is determined, the specific sound S2 is output after the sound output of the musical piece M2 ends. Further, as shown in FIG. 20-6, when the character C3 is determined, the specific sound S3 is output after the sound output of the music piece M3 ends. Further, as shown in FIG. 20-6, when the character C4 is determined, the specific sound S4 is output after the sound output of the music M4 is finished.

  In the characteristic portion 87IW, the “specific sound” is obtained by changing the music output before the sound by using a smaller number of sounds than the number of sounds used in the music or deleting or shortening a part of the music. Arranged and created.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 sets the fluctuation pattern, the pre-reach announcement effect if it is determined to execute the pre-reach announcement effect, and the determined character type if the super-reach effect D is to be executed. A corresponding process table is selected (step 87IWS012). Then, the process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table is started (step 87IWS013).

  The process table is a table in which process data to be referred to when the effect control CPU 120 executes control of the effect device is set. That is, the effect control CPU 120 controls the effect devices (effect components) such as the image display device 5 according to the process data set in the process table. The process table is configured by data in which a plurality of combinations of a process timer set value, display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data are collected. The display control execution data describes data and the like indicating each variation mode constituting the variation mode during the variable display time (variable time) of the variable display of the decorative symbol. Specifically, data relating to the change of the display screen of the image display device 5 is described. In the process timer set value, a variation time in the variation mode is set. The effect control CPU 120 performs control to refer to the process table and display the decorative symbol in the variation mode set in the display control execution data for the time set in the process timer set value. The process table is stored in the ROM of the effect control board 80. Further, a process table is prepared according to each variation pattern.

  In the process table used when performing the effect control for the fluctuation pattern accompanied by the reach effect, the left symbol is stopped and displayed when a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the fluctuation, and the right symbol is stopped when the predetermined time has elapsed. Process data indicating that it is to be displayed is set. In addition, instead of setting the symbol to be stopped and displayed in the process table, an image for displaying the symbol is synthesized and generated according to the determined stopped symbol, the pseudo-ream or the temporary stop symbol in the slide effect. You may.

  In addition, the effect control CPU 120 controls the effect device (the image display device 5 as the effect component, and the effect component) in accordance with the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1). The control of the various lamps and the speakers 8L and 8R as effect parts is executed (step 87IWS014). For example, a command is output to the display control unit 123 to cause the image display device 5 to display an image according to the fluctuation pattern. In addition, a control signal (lamp control execution data) is output to the lamp control board 14 in order to control the turning on / off of various lamps. Further, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the sound control board 13 in order to output sounds from the speakers 8L and 8R.

  In the characteristic portion 87IW, the effect control CPU 120 performs control such that a decorative pattern is variably displayed according to a fluctuation pattern corresponding to the fluctuation pattern command on a one-to-one basis. May be selected from a plurality of types of variation patterns corresponding to.

  If the variation pattern including the super reach effect A is specified in the variation pattern command, a process table including the super reach effect A is selected in step 87IWS012, and steps 87IWS014 and step 87 described below are performed according to the selected process table. By executing the processing of the 87IWS 105, the super reach effect A is executed during the variation display of the decorative symbol.

  If the fluctuation pattern including the super-reach effect B is specified in the fluctuation pattern command, a process table including the super-reach effect B is selected in step 87IWS012. By executing the processing of the 87IWS 105, the super reach effect B is executed during the variation display of the decorative symbol.

  If the fluctuation pattern including the super reach effect C is specified in the fluctuation pattern command, a process table including the effect of the common display period 1 of the super reach effect C is selected in step 87IWS012, and the selected process table is selected. , The processing of Step 87IWS014 and Step 87IWS105, which will be described later, is executed, so that the effect of the common display period 1 of the super reach effect C is executed during the variable display of the decorative symbol.

  If the variation pattern including the super-reach effect D is specified in the variation pattern command, a process table including the super-reach effect D according to the character type determined in step 87IWS012 is selected, and the selected process is performed. The super reach effect D is executed during the variation display of the decorative symbol by executing the processing of step 87IWS014 and step 87IWS105 described later according to the table.

  Next, effect control CPU 120 sets a value corresponding to the fluctuation time specified by the fluctuation pattern command in the fluctuation time timer (step 87IWS015).

  Then, effect control CPU 120 sets the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the effect processing during variable display (step S172) (step 87IWS016).

  20-7 to 20-10 are flowcharts showing the variable display effect processing (step S172) in the effect control process processing shown in FIG. In the variable display effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 first decrements the value of the process timer by 1 (step 87IWS101) and decrements the value of the variable time timer by 1 (step 87IWS102). When the process timer times out (step 87 IWS103), the process data is switched. That is, the process timer set value set next in the process table is set in the process timer (step 87IWS104). Further, the control state of the effect device is changed based on the display control execution data, the lamp control execution data, and the sound number data set next (step 87IWS105).

  Next, effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not it is time to execute the storage effect, when it is determined that the storage effect is present (step 87IWS106). Whether or not it is the execution timing of the storage effect can be determined, for example, by checking the value of the variable time timer set in step 87IWS015. If the execution timing of the storage effect has not been reached, the process directly proceeds to step 87IWS115.

  If it is the execution timing of the storage effect, the effect control CPU 120 controls the image display device 5 to execute the storage effect (step 87IWS107). For example, a character display such as “GET” is displayed on the image display device 5 to perform an effect such that one item is stored. Further, effect control CPU 120 decrements the value of the stored number counter by one (step 87IWS108) and performs control to update the stored number display (step 87IWS109). For example, when the storage number display before the execution of the storage effect is “0/3”, the storage number display is updated to “1/3” and the storage number of the item is increased by one. I do.

  Next, effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not the value of the stored number counter after the subtraction is 0 (step 87IWS110). If the value of the stored number counter has not become 0, the flow directly proceeds to step 87 IWS 115. If the value of the stored number counter is 0, the effect control CPU 120 executes a notice execution enable flag (a predetermined number of items are accumulated in the stored effect and the pre-reach notice effect is executed in the pre-reach notice effect). A flag indicating that the state is possible is set (step 87IWS111). For example, when the storage effect is executed for the pre-reach notice effect A, the notice execution enable flag A is set. When the storage effect is executed for the pre-reach notice effect B, the notice execution flag B is set. Is set, and if the storage effect is executed for the pre-reach notice effect C, the notice execution enable flag C is set.

  In addition, in this characteristic part 87IW, it is determined that it is the execution timing of the storage effect at various timings in step 87IWS106, and the storage effect can be executed. For example, if the storage effect is before the executable timing of the target pre-reach announcement effect, it is not necessarily after the execution of the previous pre-reach announcement effect, but before the previous reach. Before executing the notice effect, it is also possible to execute the storage effect by determining Y in step 87IWS106.

  Therefore, in this characteristic part 87IW, after a predetermined number of items are accumulated in the storage effect and the notice execution enable flag is set, the pre-reach notice effect may be executed before the next storage effect is executed. In some cases, the next storage effect may be executed before the pre-reach notice effect is executed. In this case, even when the pre-reach announcement effect has not yet been executed, the execution of the next storage effect is not particularly limited, as shown in FIG. 20-7, since the execution of the next storage effect is not limited. Then, the effects after step 87 IWS106 are executed, and the storage effect for the next pre-reach announcement effect can be executed to store the items.

  Next, effect control CPU 120 sets the standby time according to the standby pattern in the standby time timer (step 87IWS112). For example, when the standby pattern 1 is determined for the pre-reach notice effect, a value corresponding to 0 seconds is set in the standby time timer, and when the standby pattern 2 is determined, the standby time timer is set. If a value corresponding to 5 seconds is set and the standby pattern 3 is determined, a value corresponding to 10 seconds is set in the standby time timer, and if a standby pattern 4 is determined, the value is set to the standby time timer. If a value corresponding to 15 seconds is set and the standby pattern 5 is determined, a value corresponding to 15 seconds is set in the standby time timer, and if a standby pattern 6 is determined, the value is set to the standby time timer. If a value corresponding to 20 seconds is set and the standby pattern 7 is determined, a value corresponding to 25 seconds is set in the standby time timer.

  Then, effect control CPU 120 sets the stored number counter to a number that is one less than the previously set value (step 87IWS113). For example, if the value previously set in the storage number counter is 3, the storage number counter is set to 2 in step 87IWS113. Further, for example, when the value previously set in the storage number counter is 2, in step 87IWS113, 1 is set in the storage number counter.

  When step 87IWS113 is executed, effect control CPU 120 also updates the display of the stored number display displayed on image display device 5. For example, if 2 is set in the stored number counter, the stored number display is updated to a display such as “0/2”. Further, for example, when 1 is set in the stored number counter, the stored number display is updated to a display such as “0/1”. Further, effect control CPU 120 deletes the suggestion display corresponding to the reach announcement effect in which a predetermined number of items are accumulated.

  When the processing of steps 87IWS007 and 87IWS113 of the variable display start setting processing is executed, and the storage effect is executed for the first pre-reach announcement effect during the fluctuation display of the decorative symbol, the storage operation is performed. When 3 is set to the number counter and an effect is performed such that three items are stored as a predetermined number in the storage effect, and the storage effect is executed for the second pre-reach notice effect, the storage number is set. When the counter is set to 2 and an effect is performed such that two items are stored as a predetermined number in the storage effect, and the storage effect is executed for the third pre-reach announcement effect, the storage number The counter is set to 1, and an effect is executed such that one item is stored as a predetermined number in the storage effect.

  Next, effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not it is time to start standby display (step 87IWS114). Note that whether or not the start timing of the standby display can be determined, for example, by checking the value of the standby time timer. If it is the start timing of the standby display, the effect control CPU 120 performs control to start the display of the standby display on the image display device 5 (step 87S115). For example, a character display such as “waiting” is displayed on the image display device 5.

  In the characteristic portion 87IW, the standby display is not displayed in the case of the standby patterns 1 and 2, so that the determination of Y is not made in step 87IWS114, and the display of the standby display is not performed. Further, in the case of the standby patterns 3 to 7, when a predetermined number of items are stored in the storage effect and the standby time timer is set (see step 87IWS112), Y is determined in step 87IWS114, and the process of step 87IWS115 is performed. This is executed and the display of the waiting display is started. Further, in the case of the standby patterns 5 to 7, even if the display of the timer display is ended once, it is determined as Y in the step 87IWS114, the process of the step 87IWS115 is executed, and the display of the standby display is started again. There are cases.

  Next, effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the end timing of the standby display has been reached (step 87IWS116). Note that whether or not the end time of the standby display has been reached can be determined, for example, by checking the value of the standby time timer. If it is the end timing of the standby display, the effect control CPU 120 performs control to end the display of the standby display on the image display device 5 (step 87S117). For example, the character display such as “waiting” on the image display device 5 is deleted.

  Next, effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not it is time to start timer display (step 87IWS118). Note that whether or not the timer display start timing has come can be determined, for example, by checking the value of the standby time timer. If it is time to start timer display, effect control CPU 120 performs control to start displaying timer display on image display device 5 (step 87IWS119). For example, a timer display including a display indicating that the remaining time until the pre-reach announcement effect is executed on the image display device 5 is 5 seconds is started. Then, after that, as the value of the standby time timer decreases, a display is made in the timer display such that the remaining time until the pre-reach announcement effect is executed decreases.

  In the characteristic portion 87IW, in the case of the standby pattern 1, the timer display is not displayed, so that the determination of Y is not made in step 87IWS118, and the display of the timer display is not performed. In the case of the standby patterns 2 and 5, when a predetermined number of items are stored in the storage effect and the standby time timer is set (see step 87IWS112), Y is determined in step 87IWS118, and the processing in step 87IWS119 is performed. Then, the display of the timer display is started. In the case of the standby patterns 3, 4, 6, and 7, when the display of the standby display is terminated (see step 87IWS117), Y is determined in step 87IWS118, and the process of step 87IWS119 is executed to execute the timer display. Display starts. Further, in the case of the standby patterns 5 to 7, even if the display of the timer display is ended once, it is determined as Y in the step 87 IWS 118 through the standby display or without passing through the standby display. In some cases, the processing of step 87 IWS 119 is executed and the display of the timer display is started again.

  Next, effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not it is time to end the timer display (step 87IWS120). Note that whether or not the timer display end timing has come can be determined, for example, by checking the value of the standby time timer. If the end time of the timer display has come, the effect control CPU 120 performs control to end the display of the timer display on the image display device 5 (step 87S121). For example, the timer display indicating “0 seconds” on the image display device 5 is deleted.

  Next, effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the pre-reach notice effect A is in a startable period (step 87IWS122). Note that whether or not the pre-reach announcement effect A has started can be determined by, for example, checking the value of the variable time timer set in step 87IWS015. In addition, in this characteristic portion 87IW, for example, the case where the pre-reach notice effect A is executed after the storage effect is executed and the case where the pre-reach notice effect A is executed without passing through the storage effect are the pre-reach notice effect. Since there may be a time difference in the timing at which A is started, the execution startable period of the pre-reach announcement effect A has a certain width.

  If the pre-reach announcement effect A has started, the effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not the storage effect has been executed for the pre-reach announcement effect A (step 87IWS123). If the storage effect has been executed (Y in step 87IWS123), the effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not the advance notice executable flag A is set (step 87IWS124). If the notice execution enable flag A is not set (that is, if a predetermined number of items have not yet been accumulated in the storage effect), the process directly proceeds to 87IWS128. If the notice execution enable flag A is set (that is, if a predetermined number of items are stored in the storage number), the effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not the standby time timer has timed out (step 87IWS125). ). If the waiting time timer has not timed out (that is, if the waiting time has not yet elapsed), the process directly proceeds to 87IWS128. If the standby time timer has timed out (that is, if the standby time has elapsed), the effect control CPU 120 determines that the timer display (the timer display indicating “0 second”) is displayed. Then, the timer display is deleted (step 87 IWS 126). Then, effect control CPU 120 executes pre-reach announcement effect A on image display device 5 (step 87IWS127).

  On the other hand, if the storage effect has not been executed (N in step 87IWS123), the effect control CPU 120 proceeds to step 87IWS127 as it is, and executes the pre-reach announcement effect A on the image display device 5 (step 87IWS127).

  Next, effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the pre-reach notice effect B is ready to be executed (step 87IWS128). Whether or not the pre-reach notice effect B has started can be determined by, for example, checking the value of the variable time timer set in step 87IWS015. In the characteristic portion 87IW, for example, the pre-reach announcement effect B is performed between the case where the pre-reach announcement effect B is executed after the execution of the storage effect and the case where the pre-reach announcement effect B is executed without passing through the accumulation effect. Since there may be a time difference in the timing at which B is started, a certain width is provided in the period in which the execution of the pre-reach announcement effect B can be started.

  If the pre-reach announcement effect B is ready to be executed, the effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not the storage effect has been executed for the pre-reach announcement effect B (step 87IWS129). If the storage effect has been executed (Y in step 87IWS129), the effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not the notice execution enable flag B is set (step 87IWS130). If the notice execution enable flag B is not set (that is, if the predetermined number of items has not been accumulated in the storage effect), the process directly shifts to the 87IWS 134. If the notice execution enable flag B is set (that is, if a predetermined number of items are stored in the storage number), the effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not the standby time timer has timed out (step 87IWS131). ). If the standby time timer has not timed out (that is, if the standby time has not yet elapsed), the process directly proceeds to the 87 IWS 134. If the standby time timer has timed out (that is, if the standby time has elapsed), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether the timer display (the timer display indicating “0 second”) is displayed. Then, the timer display is deleted (step 87 IWS132). Then, effect control CPU 120 executes pre-reach announcement effect B on image display device 5 (step 87IWS133).

  On the other hand, if the storage effect has not been executed (N in Step 87IWS129), the effect control CPU 120 proceeds to Step 87IWS133 as it is, and executes the pre-reach announcement effect B on the image display device 5 (Step 87IWS133).

  Next, effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the pre-reach notice effect C is ready to be executed (step 87IWS134). Note that whether or not the pre-reach notice effect C can be started can be determined, for example, by checking the value of the variable time timer set in step 87IWS015. In the characteristic portion 87IW, for example, the pre-reach announcement effect C is executed between the case where the pre-reach announcement effect C is executed after the storage effect is executed and the case where the pre-reach announcement effect C is executed without passing through the accumulation effect. Since there may be a time difference in the timing at which C is started, there is a certain width in the period in which the execution of the pre-reach announcement effect C can be started.

  If the pre-reach notice effect C is ready to be executed, the effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not the storage effect has been executed for the pre-reach notice effect C (step 87IWS135). If the storage effect has been executed (Y in Step 87IWS135), the effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not the advance notice executable flag C is set (Step 87IWS136). If the notice execution enable flag C is not set (that is, if a predetermined number of items have not been accumulated in the storage effect), the process directly proceeds to the 87IWS 140. If the notice execution enable flag C is set (that is, if a predetermined number of items are stored in the storage number), the effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not the standby time timer has timed out (step 87IWS137). ). If the waiting time timer has not timed out (that is, if the waiting time has not yet elapsed), the process directly proceeds to the 87 IWS 140. If the standby time timer has timed out (that is, if the standby time has elapsed), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether the timer display (the timer display indicating “0 second”) is displayed. Then, the timer display is deleted (step 87 IWS 138). Then, effect control CPU 120 executes pre-reach announcement effect C on image display device 5 (step 87IWS139).

  On the other hand, if the storage effect has not been executed (N in Step 87IWS135), the effect control CPU 120 proceeds directly to Step 87IWS139, and executes the pre-reach announcement effect B on the image display device 5 (Step 87IWS139).

  Next, effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not super reach effect C is being executed (step 87IWS140). Whether or not the super reach effect C is being executed can be determined by, for example, checking the value of the variable time timer set in step 87IWS015.

  Here, super reach effects A to C executed in the characteristic portion 87IW will be described. FIG. 20-11 is a time chart for explaining the execution timing of the effects performed in the super reach effects A to C.

  First, as shown in FIG. 20-11 (1), when the super reach effect A is executed, the left and right symbols stop at the same symbol during the fluctuating display of the decorative symbol, the reach is generated, and the normal reach is executed. Is done. Next, when the game develops into super reach, the first stage effect (for example, a similar effect in super reach effect A and super reach effect B. For example, an effect in which “Super reach develop!” Is displayed), and then the character A character effect A in which A appears (effect period A1) is executed. Next, it temporarily switches to a middle stage effect (for example, a similar effect in Super Reach effect A and Super Reach effect B. For example, an effect in which a display such as “Special Movement!” Is displayed), and then continues the character effect A again (for example, , An effect in which the weapon of the character A flies in the middle pattern that is fluctuating. The effect period A2) is executed. Next, an operation promotion display for prompting the operation of the push button 31B is displayed, and when the operation by the push button 31B is detected (or when the operation valid period has elapsed), the notification effect A for notifying the user of a big hit or a loss is executed. You.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 20-11 (2), when the super reach effect B is executed, the left and right symbols stop at the same symbol during the fluctuating display of the decorative symbol, the reach is generated, and the normal reach is achieved. Be executed. Next, when the game develops into super reach, the first stage effect (for example, a similar effect in super reach effect A and super reach effect B. For example, an effect in which “Super reach develop!” Is displayed), and then the character A character effect B in which B appears (effect period B1) is executed. Next, it temporarily switches to a middle stage effect (for example, a similar effect in Super Reach effect A and Super Reach effect B. For example, an effect in which a display such as “Special Movement!” Is displayed), and then continues to character effect B again (for example, , An effect in which the weapon of the character B flies in the middle pattern during the change. The effect period B2) is executed. Next, an operation prompting display for prompting the operation of the push button 31B is displayed, and when an operation by the push button 31B is detected (or when the operation valid period has elapsed), a notification effect B for notifying a big hit or a loss is executed. You.

  In the characteristic portion 87IW, as shown in FIG. 20-11, the production period of the first stage production and the middle stage production is the same between the case where the super reach production A is executed and the case where the super reach production B is executed. However, the effect period (B1 + B2) in which the character effect B is executed is longer than the effect period (A1 + A2) in which the character effect A is executed, and the super reach effect B of the super reach effect A is longer than the super reach effect A. The overall production period is longer.

  Next, the super reach effect C is a mode in which the super reach effect A and the super reach effect B are executed in parallel (more precisely, the character effect A portion of the super reach effect A and the super reach effect B) Is performed in such a manner that the character effect B portion is executed in parallel. As shown in FIG. 20-11 (3), when the super reach effect C is executed, the left and right symbols stop at the same symbol during the fluctuation display of the decorative symbol, the reach is generated, and the normal reach is executed. . Next, when developing into super reach, a common effect 1 (for example, an effect corresponding to the preceding stage effect of the super reach effects A and B. For example, an effect for displaying “W fluctuation!”) Is executed (common display period 1). Then, a display is performed so that the display screen of the image display device 5 is divided into two regions, and a character effect A in which the character A appears in one region and a character effect B in which the character B appears in the other region. Are executed (divided display period 1. Production period C1). Next, it is temporarily switched to the common effect 2 (for example, an effect corresponding to the middle stage effect of super reach effects A and B. For example, an effect for displaying “W Special Moves!”) (Common display period 2), and then again. A display in which the display screen of the image display device 5 is divided into two regions is performed, and a continuation of the character effect A is performed in one of the regions (for example, an effect in which the weapon of the character A flies in a changing middle pattern). ) And a continuation of the character effect B in the other area (for example, an effect in which the weapon of the character B flies in a fluctuating medium pattern) is executed (split display period 2. Effect period C2). Next, an operation prompting display for prompting the operation of the push button 31B is displayed. When the operation by the push button 31B is detected (or when the operation valid period has elapsed), the display screen of the image display device 5 is again divided into two regions. Is displayed, and a notification effect A is executed in one area to notify that a big hit or a loss has occurred corresponding to the character effect A, and a big hit or a loss has occurred in the other area corresponding to the character effect B. A notification effect B for notifying the user is executed.

  In the characteristic portion 87IW, as shown in FIG. 20-11, the character production A and the character production A and B in the super reach production C are performed in parallel with the production period (A1 + A2) in which the character production A is performed in the super reach production A. The effect period (C1 + C2) is the same period (A1 + A2 = C1 + C2). On the other hand, the effect period (B1 + B2) in which the character effect B is executed in the super reach effect B is longer than the effect period (C1 + C2) in which the character effects A and B are executed in parallel in the super reach effect C. (B1 + B2> C1 + C2). For this reason, even if the character effect B executed in the super reach effect B is directly incorporated into the super reach effect C, the effect period will protrude, so that in the characteristic portion 87IW, the character effect B executed in the super reach effect B The character effects A and B can be executed in parallel by editing a part of the character effects such as shortening or deleting them and incorporating them into the super reach effect C.

  In the characteristic portion 87IW, an effect period (A1 + A2) in which the character effect A is executed in the super reach effect A, and an effect period (C1 + C2) in which the character effects A and B are executed in parallel in the super reach effect C Are the same, but it is not limited to such an embodiment. For example, the effect period (B1 + B2) in which the character effect B is executed in the super reach effect B is the same as the effect period (C1 + C2) in which the character effects A and B are executed in parallel in the super reach effect C. In this case, the character effect A executed in the super reach effect A may be configured such that a part of the effect is edited and added to the super reach effect C. Further, for example, in both the effect period (A1 + A2) in which the character effect A is executed in the super reach effect A and the effect period (B1 + B2) in which the character effect B is executed in the super reach effect B, the character effect is effected in the super reach effect C A and B may be configured to be different from the production period (C1 + C2) executed in parallel. In this case, the character production A and the character production B are edited so that the production periods are the same. May be configured to be incorporated into the super reach effect C.

  If the super reach effect C is being executed, the effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not the start timing of the divided display period 1 has been reached (step 87IWS141). Whether or not the start timing of the divided display period 1 has been reached can be determined, for example, by confirming the value of the variable time timer set in step 87IWS015. Also, in the characteristic portion 87IW, for the common display period 1 of the super reach effect C, the processes of steps 87IWS014 and 87IWS105 are executed according to the process table selected in step 87IWS012 of the variable display start setting process. , A common effect 1 in the common display period 1 is being executed.

  If the start timing of the divided display period 1 has come, the effect control CPU 120 switches to process data corresponding to the divided display period 1 (step 87IWS142), and restarts the process timer (step 87IWS143). Thereafter, the character effects A and B in the divided display period 1 are executed in parallel by executing the processing in step 87IWS105 according to the process data switched in step 87IWS142.

  If it is not the start timing of the divided display period 1, the effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not the start timing of the common display period 2 is reached (step 87IWS144). Note that whether or not the start timing of the common display period 2 has come can be determined, for example, by checking the value of the variable time timer set in step 87IWS015. If the start timing of the common display period 2 has come, the effect control CPU 120 switches to process data corresponding to the common display period 2 (step 87IWS145), and restarts the process timer (step 87IWS146). Thereafter, the processing in step 87IWS105 is executed according to the process data switched in step 87IWS145, so that the common effect 2 in the common display period 2 is executed.

  If it is not the start timing of the common display period 2, the effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not it is the start timing of the divided display period 2 (step 87IWS147). Note that whether or not the start timing of the divided display period 2 has been reached can be determined, for example, by checking the value of the variable time timer set in step 87IWS015. If the start timing of the divided display period 2 has come, the effect control CPU 120 switches to process data corresponding to the divided display period 2 (step 87IWS148), and restarts the process timer (step 87IWS149). After that, the processing in step 87IWS105 is executed according to the process data switched in step 87IWS148, so that the character effects A and B in the divided display period 2 are executed in parallel.

  If it is not the start timing of the divided display period 2, the effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not the operation promotion display is being displayed (step 87IWS150). If the operation prompting display is not being displayed (N of step 87IWS150), effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not it is time to start the operation prompting display (step 87IWS151). Note that whether or not the operation promotion display start timing has come can be determined, for example, by checking the value of the variable time timer set in step 87IWS015. If the timing to start the operation promotion display has come, the effect control CPU 120 performs control to start displaying the operation promotion display on the image display device 5 (step 87IWS152). For example, in the image display device 5, an image simulating the push button 31B is displayed as the operation promotion display, and a character display such as “PUSH” is displayed. Further, effect control CPU 120 sets an operation promotion time timer for measuring an operation effective period during which operation by push button 31B can be accepted (step 87IWS153).

  If the operation promotion display is being displayed (Y in Step 87IWS150), the effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not an operation signal has been input from the push button 31B (Step 87IWS154). If the operation signal from the push button 31B has been input (that is, if the operation of the push button 31B has been performed), the process proceeds to step 87IWS156. If the operation signal from push button 31B has not been input (that is, if push button 31B has not been operated), effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the operation promotion time timer has timed out (step 87IWS155). ). If the operation promotion timer has not timed out (that is, if the operation validity period has not yet expired), the flow shifts to step 87IWS159.

  If an operation signal from the push button 31B has been input in step 87IWS154 (that is, if the pushbutton 31B has been operated), or if the operation promotion time timer has timed out in step 87IWS155 (that is, if the operation is valid) If the period has expired), effect control CPU 120 deletes the operation prompting display displayed on image display device 5 (step 87IWS156). Then, effect control CPU 120 switches to process data according to the notification display period (step 87IWS157), and restarts the process timer (step 87IWS158). Thereafter, by executing the processing of step 87IWS105 according to the process data switched in step 87IWS157, the notification effects A and B in the notification display period are executed in parallel.

  Next, effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not super reach effect D is being executed (step 87IWS159). Here, the super reach effect D executed by the characteristic portion 87IW will be described. FIG. 20-12 is a time chart for explaining the execution timing of the effect executed in the super reach effect D.

  As shown in FIG. 20-12, when the super reach effect D is executed, the left and right symbols stop at the same symbol during the fluctuation display of the decorative symbol, a reach is generated, and the normal reach is executed. Next, when it develops into super reach, a character effect D in which the character appears is executed. In the characteristic portion 87IW, as described above, when the super reach effect D is executed, the type of the character appearing during the execution of the super reach effect D at the start of the change is determined (step 87IWS011 and FIG. 20). However, when the character C1 is determined, as shown in FIG. 20-12 (1), the effect in which the character C1 appears in the character effect D is executed, and the character effect D is changed. The music M1 is output as sound over the execution period. Further, when the character C2 is determined, as shown in FIG. 20-12 (2), the effect in which the character C2 appears in the character effect D is executed, and the character effect D is displayed over a period in which the character effect D is executed. The music M2 is output as sound. In addition, when the character C3 is determined, as shown in FIG. 20-12 (3), the effect in which the character C3 appears in the character effect D is executed, and the character effect D is displayed during the period in which the character effect D is executed. The music M3 is output as sound. Further, when the character C4 is determined, as shown in FIG. 20-12 (4), the effect in which the character C4 appears in the character effect D is executed, and the character effect D is displayed during the period in which the character effect D is executed. The music M4 is output as sound.

  Next, when the execution period of the character effect D has ended, as shown in FIG. 20-12, an operation prompting display for prompting the operation of the push button 31B is displayed, and an operation prompting sound is output. The operation promotion display and the operation promotion sound are common regardless of the type of the character (characters C1 to C4). Next, when an operation by the push button 31B is detected (or when the operation effective period has elapsed), a notification effect for notifying that a big hit or a loss has been executed. Is output. In this case, when the character C1 is determined, the notification effect D1 is executed and the specific sound S1 is output as shown in FIG. 20-12 (1). When the character C2 is determined, as shown in FIG. 20-12 (2), the notification effect D2 is executed and the specific sound S2 is output. When the character C3 is determined, as shown in FIG. 20-12 (3), the notification effect D3 is executed, and the specific sound S3 is output. When the character C4 is determined, as shown in FIG. 20-12 (4), the notification effect D4 is executed, and the specific sound S4 is output.

  As described above, the super-reach effect D is an effect that is commonly executed in a case of a big hit and a case of a wrong hit, but the character effect D included in the super-reach effect D also has a big hit. It can be said that this is a common effect that is commonly executed in the case where it is different from the case.

  Also, FIG. 20-12 shows a case where a specific sound is output due to a big hit, but if the specific sound is missed, a common common sound is output regardless of the character type (characters C1 to C4). Is output.

  It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to the mode shown by the characteristic portion 87IW, and may be configured to output a dedicated sound in accordance with the type of the character even in the case of a loss.

  In the characteristic portion 87IW, the output period of the specific sound differs depending on which of the specific sounds S1 to S4. However, as shown in FIG. The production period of the character production D is designed so that the output of the specific sounds S1 to S4 ends at the same timing even when the sound is output.

  It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to the mode shown by the characteristic portion 87IW, and is designed so that the production period of the character production D is uniformly the same, and the start timing of the sound output of the specific sounds S1 to S4 is the same. Alternatively, in this case, the sound output of the specific sounds S1 to S4 may be ended at different timings.

  If super reach effect D is not being executed, effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not it is time to start super reach effect D (step 87IWS160). Note that whether or not the super-reach effect D has started can be determined, for example, by checking the value of the variable time timer set in step 87IWS015. If it is the start timing of the super-reach effect D, the effect control CPU 120 performs control to start the sound output of the music according to the type of the character from the speakers 8L and 8R (step 87IWS161). Note that, for the character effect D portion of the super reach effect D, the character effect D is executed by executing the processes of step 87IWS014 and step 87IWS105 in accordance with the process table selected in step 87IWS012 of the variable display start setting process. You.

  If the super reach effect is being executed, effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not the operation prompting display is being displayed (step 87IWS162). If the operation prompting display is not being displayed (N in step 87IWS162), the effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not it is time to start the operation prompting display (step 87IWS163). Note that whether or not the operation promotion display start timing has come can be determined, for example, by checking the value of the variable time timer set in step 87IWS015. If it is the start timing of the operation promotion display, the effect control CPU 120 performs control to stop the sound output of the music (step 87IWS164). Further, effect control CPU 120 performs control to start display of the operation promotion display on image display device 5 (step 87IWS165). For example, in the image display device 5, an image simulating the push button 31B is displayed as the operation promotion display, and a character display such as “PUSH” is displayed. Further, effect control CPU 120 performs control to start outputting sound of operation promotion sound from speakers 8L and 8R (step 87IWS166). Further, effect control CPU 120 sets an operation promotion time timer for measuring an operation effective period during which operation by push button 31B can be accepted (step 87IWS167).

  If the operation promotion display is being displayed (Y in Step 87IWS162), the effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not an operation signal has been input from the push button 31B (Step 87IWS168). If an operation signal has been input from the push button 31B (that is, if the push button 31B has been operated), the flow shifts to step 87IWS177. If the operation signal from push button 31B has not been input (that is, if push button 31B has not been operated), effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not the operation promotion time timer has timed out (step 87IWS169). ). If the operation promotion time timer has not timed out (that is, if the operation validity period has not yet expired), the flow shifts to step 87IWS177.

  If an operation signal from the push button 31B has been input at step 87IWS168 (that is, if the push button 31B has been operated), or if the operation promotion time timer has timed out at step 87IWS169 (that is, if the operation is valid) If the period has expired), effect control CPU 120 erases the operation prompting displayed on image display device 5 (step 87IWS170) and stops the sound output of the operation prompting sound (step 87IWS171). Then, effect control CPU 120 switches to process data according to the notification display period (step 87IWS172), and restarts the process timer (step 87IWS173). Thereafter, by executing the processing of step 87IWS105 in accordance with the process data switched in step 87IWS172, the notification effects (notification effects D1 to D4) in the notification display period are executed.

  Next, effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the current fluctuation display is a big hit (step 87IWS174). Note that whether or not the change display is a big hit can be determined by, for example, confirming the display result designation command stored in the display result designation command storage area. If it is a variable display that will result in a big hit, the effect control CPU 120 performs control to start sound output of specific sounds (specific sounds S1 to S4) according to the type of the character from the speakers 8L and 8R (step 87IWS175). On the other hand, if it is a variable display that results in a loss, the effect control CPU 120 performs control to start sound output of a common sound from the speakers 8L and 8R (step 87IWS176). The notification effects D1 to D4 of the super reach effect D are performed by executing the processes of steps 87IWS014 and 87IWS105 according to the process table selected in step 87IWS012 of the variable display start setting process. D4 is executed.

  Then, if the fluctuation time timer has timed out (step 87IWS177), the effect control CPU 120 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the special figure waiting process (step S173) (step 87IWS178).

  Next, an example of an effect when the pre-reach notice effect is executed will be described. FIG. 20-13 to FIG. 20-16 are explanatory diagrams for explaining an example of an effect when a pre-reach notice effect is executed. In addition, in FIGS. 20-13 to 20-16, the effect screen transitions in the order of (A), (B), (C),.

  In the examples shown in FIGS. 20-13 to 20-16, it is assumed that, when the display of the variation of the decorative symbol is started, it is determined that all of the three pre-reach announcement effects A to C are performed. Assume that it has been decided to execute the storage effect for all of the pre-reach announcement effects A to C (see step 87IWS003) (see step 87IWS005). Also, it is assumed that the waiting pattern 4 is determined for the pre-reach announcement effect A, the waiting pattern 2 is determined for the pre-reach announcement effect B, and the standby pattern 1 is determined for the pre-reach announcement effect C (see step 87IWS006). ). It is also assumed that 3 is set in the stored number counter (see step 87IWS007). In this example, as shown in FIGS. 20-13 to 20-16, it is assumed that a background image simulating the inside of the sea is displayed on the image display device 5 while the decorative symbols are being changed and displayed.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 20A, a suggestion display A87IW001 suggesting the pre-reach announcement effect A, a suggestion display B87IW002 suggesting the pre-reach advance effect B, and a suggestion display C87IW003 suggesting the pre-reach advance effect C. The display is started (see step 87IWS009), and the display of the stored number display 87IW004 is started (see step 87IWS008). In the example illustrated in FIG. 20A, a display including a character “group” is displayed in a rectangle suggesting a group announcement effect as the suggestion display A87IW001, and a rectangle suggesting a cut-in announcement effect is displayed as the suggestion display B87IW002. And a display including the character "role" in a rectangle suggesting the announcement of the accessory preview as the suggestion display C87IW003, and displaying "0 /" as the storage number display 87IW004. 3 is displayed.

  Next, at the execution timing of the first storage effect, the first storage effect is executed on the image display device 5 as shown in FIG. 20-13 (B) (see step IWS107). In the example shown in FIG. 20B, a case where a character display 87IW005 such as “GET” is displayed as the storage effect is shown. In addition, the display of the storage number display 87IW004 is updated based on the execution of the storage effect and the storage of one item (see step IWS109). The example shown in FIG. 20-13 (B) shows a case where the stored number display 87IW004 is updated from “0/3” to “1/3”.

  Next, when the execution timing of the second and third storage effects comes, as shown in FIG. 20C, the second and third storage effects are executed on the image display device 5 ( Step IWS107). Further, based on the storage effect being executed and two items being stored, the display of the stored number display 87IW004 is updated (see step IWS109). In the example shown in FIG. 20C, the case where the stored number display 87IW004 is updated from “1/3” to “3/3” is shown.

  Note that the storage effects may be configured to be executed one by one at different timings, or a plurality of storage effects may be executed at the same timing as shown in FIG. May be configured.

  Next, based on the fact that a predetermined number (3 in this example) of items have been stored in the storage effect, the process shifts to the standby time, and based on the determination of the standby pattern 4, FIG. As shown in (5), in the image display device 5, the suggestion display A87IW001 is deleted, and the display of the waiting display 87IW006 is started (see step 87IWS115). At this time, the stored number counter is newly set to 2, which is one less than the previous time (see step 87IWS113), and the stored number display 87IW004 is updated to "0/2". Next, at the start timing of the timer display, the display is switched to the timer display 87IW007 on the image display device 5 as shown in FIG. 20-14 (E) (see step 87IWS119). In this example, as shown in FIG. 20E, the timer display 87IW007 including the display of “5” is displayed, and the display in which the number displayed in the timer display 87IW007 decreases is performed. Is displayed such that 5 seconds are counted.

  Then, when the standby time has timed out and the number displayed in the timer display 87IW007 becomes “0” as shown in FIG. 20-14 (F), the timer display is displayed as shown in FIG. 20-14 (G). The 87IW007 is deleted (see step 87IWS126), and the pre-reach announcement effect A is executed on the image display device 5 (see step 87IWS127). In this example, as shown in FIG. 20-14 (G), a case where a group announcement effect in a mode in which a school of fish 87IW008 is swimming in the sea is performed as the reach announcement effect A is shown. ing.

  Next, after the first pre-reach announcement effect A is executed, when the execution timing of the first and second storage effects with respect to the second pre-reach announcement effect B is reached, FIG. 20-14 ( As shown in H), the first and second storage effects are executed on the image display device 5 (see step IWS107). Further, based on the storage effect being executed and two items being stored, the display of the stored number display 87IW004 is updated (see step IWS109). In the example shown in FIG. 20H, the case where the stored number display 87IW004 is updated from “0/2” to “2/2” is shown.

  Next, based on the fact that a predetermined number (2 in this example) of items have been stored in the storage effect, the process shifts to the standby time, and based on the determination of the standby pattern 2, the timer display start timing is immediately set. 20-15 (I), in the image display device 5, the suggestion display B87IW002 is deleted, and the display is switched to the timer display 87IW007 (see step 87IWS119). At this time, the stored number counter is newly set to 1 which is one less than the previous time (see step 87IWS113), and the stored number display 87IW004 is updated to "0/1".

  Then, when the standby time times out and the number displayed in the timer display 87IW007 becomes “0” as shown in FIG. 20-15 (J), the timer display 87 shown in FIG. The 87IW007 is deleted (see step 87IWS126), and the pre-reach announcement effect B is executed on the image display device 5 (see step 87IWS133). In this example, as shown in FIG. 20-15 (K), as the pre-reach announcement effect B, a cut-in mode in which a rocket 87IW009 unrelated to the background image simulating the sea up to that point is launched. The case where a notice effect is performed is shown.

  Next, after the second pre-reach notice effect B has been executed, when the execution timing of the storage effect is reached for the third pre-reach notice effect C, the image is displayed as shown in FIG. The storage effect is executed on the display device 5 (see step IWS107). In addition, the display of the storage number display 87IW004 is updated based on the execution of the storage effect and the storage of one item (see step IWS109). In the example shown in FIG. 20-15 (L), a case where the stored number display 87IW004 is updated from “0/1” to “1/1” is shown.

  Next, based on the fact that a predetermined number (1 in this example) of items have been stored in the storage effect and that the item is determined in the standby pattern 1, without passing through the standby time, FIG. ), The suggestion display C87IW003 and the timer display 87IW007 are immediately deleted (see step 87IWS126), and the pre-reach announcement effect C is executed on the image display device 5 (see step 87IWS139). In the present example, as shown in FIG. 20-16 (M), a case where the accessory announcement effect in which the movable member 87IW010 provided in the gaming machine is operated is performed as the reach announcement effect C is shown. I have.

  In the examples shown in FIGS. 20-13 to 20-16, while the display of the number of reserves for the previous pre-reach notice effect is not displayed, the display of the number of reserves for the next pre-reach notice effect is not displayed. In the display of the number of stored items for the announcement effect, a case is shown in which the accumulated number display for the next advance announcement effect before reach is displayed after the items have accumulated to a predetermined number, but the present invention is not limited to such a mode. For example, the display of the number of storages for all pre-reach announcement effects may be started from the start of the change. For example, in FIG. 20-13 (A), the storage number display of “0/3” is displayed on the suggestion display A87IW001, the storage number display of “0/2” is displayed on the suggestion display B87IW002, and the suggestion is made. The storage number display of “0/1” may be displayed on the display C87IW003 so that the storage number of the necessary items for each of the pre-reach announcement effects from the start of the fluctuation may be displayed.

  Also, for example, instead of performing a numerical display as the storage number display, an icon image (in this example, a character display of “group”, “f”, “role”, By displaying such that the size of (including rectangular display) expands greatly, it may be recognizablely notified that items are accumulated.

  Further, in this embodiment, items are stored in the order of the advance notice effect A (group notice effect) before the reach, the notice effect B before the reach (cut-in notice effect), and the notice effect C before the reach (actual material notice effect). Although the case where it is performed is shown, it is not limited to such an embodiment. For example, in a certain fluctuation display, items are stored in the order of a pre-reach notice effect B (cut-in notice effect), a pre-reach notice effect A (group notice effect), and a pre-reach notice effect C (accessory notice effect). In another variation display, items are stored in the order of a pre-reach notice effect C (accessory notice effect), a pre-reach notice effect B (cut-in notice effect), and a pre-reach notice effect A (group notice effect). For example, items may be stored in various orders for each variable display. Further, in this case, the degree of expectation (reliability) with respect to the big hit may be different depending on the order in which the items are stored.

  In addition, in this characteristic part 87IW, after a predetermined number of items are accumulated in the storage effect for one pre-reach notice effect, the next storage effect is necessarily executed after the pre-reach notice effect is executed. Without being limited to this, before the pre-reach notice effect is executed, the storage effect for the next pre-reach notice effect may be executed. FIG. 20-17 is an explanatory diagram for explaining another example of the effect when the pre-reach announcement effect is executed.

  In FIG. 20-17, the effects of FIGS. 20-17 (A) and (B) are the same as those shown in FIGS. 20-13 (A) and (B). In the example shown in FIG. 20-17, as shown in FIG. 20-17 (C), the second and third storage effects are executed for the pre-reach notice effect A, and another storage effect is performed. The case where it is executed is shown. In this case, a predetermined number (three in this example) of items are accumulated in the first pre-reach notice effect A by the first two storage effects, as shown in FIG. 20-17 (C). Then, the stored number display 87IW004 is updated from "1/3" to "3/3", and the display of the waiting display 87IW006 is started as shown in FIG. However, since a predetermined number of items have already been accumulated, one more item obtained in the storage effect further executed after the second and third storage effects is left. In this case, the pre-reach notice effect A is not yet executed, but the storage effect that is further executed after the second and third storage effects is different from the next pre-reach notice effect B. 20D, the stored number display 87IW004 is updated to "1/2" in response to the next pre-reach announcement effect B, as shown in FIG. 20-17 (D). Therefore, in this characteristic portion 87IW, as shown in FIG. 20-17, when the next storage effect is executed before the pre-reach notice effect A is executed, the next pre-reach notice effect B is performed. By treating it as being executed, after the pre-reach notice effect A has been executed, there may be a case where one storage effect less than two is executed and the pre-reach notice effect B is executed. The subsequent presentation modes are basically the same as those shown in FIGS. 20-14 to 20-16.

  In this characteristic part 87IW, as shown in FIGS. 20-13 to 20-17, a case is shown in which the pre-reach announcement effects A to C are executed immediately after the standby time elapses. The embodiment is not limited to this. For example, after the standby time has elapsed, an operation prompting display for prompting the operation of the push button 31B is displayed, and based on the detection of the operation from the push button 31B (or based on the elapse of the operation valid period), The pre-reach announcement effects A to C may be executed.

  Next, an example of an effect in the case where the super reach effect C is executed will be described. FIG. 20-18 to FIG. 20-20 are explanatory diagrams for explaining an effect example when the super reach effect C is executed. In FIG. 20-18 to FIG. 20-20, the effect screen transitions in the order of (A), (B), (C),. In this example, as shown in FIG. 20-18 to FIG. 20-20, on the display screen of the image display device 5, a fourth symbol variation display corresponding to the first special symbol variation display is displayed. A four symbol display area 87IW101 and a fourth symbol display area 87IW102 for displaying a variable display of a fourth symbol corresponding to the variable display of the second special symbol are provided. Further, in this example, it is assumed that the decorative display is changed in the image display device 5 in response to the variable display of the second special symbol, and the fourth display is changed as shown in FIGS. 20-18 to 20-20. It is assumed that the variable display of the fourth symbol is executed in such a manner that the fourth symbol displayed in the symbol display area 87IW102 blinks.

  In the fluctuation display in which the super reach effect C is executed, as shown in FIG. 20-18 (A), the left and right symbols stop at the same symbol (in this example, symbol "7"), reach occurs, and normal reach is achieved. Be executed. Next, the game reaches the super reach, and the common effect 1 in the common display period 1 of the super reach effect C is executed as shown in FIG. In this example, as shown in FIG. 20-18 (B), the case where a character display such as “W fluctuation!” Is displayed on the image display device 5 as the common effect 1 is shown.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 20C, an effect is performed in the image display device 5 such that the vicinity of the center of the display screen is broken and divided into two left and right display areas. ), An effect is performed in such a manner that the character effects A and B in the divided display period 1 of the super reach effect C are executed in parallel (see step 87IWS142). In this example, as shown in FIG. 20D, the character effect A in which the character A87IW103 appears in the left display area of the image display device 5 is executed, and the character effect A is displayed in the right display region of the image display device 5. A character effect B in which the character B87IW104 appears is executed.

  As shown in FIG. 20D, in the divided display period 1, the image display device 5 also displays a predetermined telop display 87IW105 (in this example, a character display of "W fluctuating!"). Regarding telop display 87IW105, one common telop display 87IW105 is displayed regardless of character effect A and character effect B.

  Further, as for the fourth symbol display areas 878IW101 and 87IW102, as illustrated in FIG. , 87IW102 are displayed.

  Next, in the common display period 2, as shown in FIG. 20E, the common effect 2 in the common display period 2 of the super reach effect C is executed (see step 87IWS145). In this example, as shown in FIG. 20E, a case where a character display such as “W Special Moves!” Is displayed on the image display device 5 as the common effect 2.

  Next, when the divided display period 2 is reached, as shown in FIG. 20F, an effect in which the character effects A and B in the divided display period 2 of the super reach effect C are executed in parallel. Is executed (see step 87IWS148). In this example, as shown in FIG. 20F, the character effect A in which the sword 87IW106, which is the weapon of the character A87IW103, flies in the changing middle pattern in the display area on the left side of the image display device 5 is displayed. At the same time, in the display area on the right side of the image display device 5, a character effect B is executed in which the arrow 87IW107, which is the weapon of the character B87IW104, flies in a changing middle pattern.

  As shown in FIG. 20F, a predetermined telop display 87IW105 (in this example, a character display of “W fluctuating!”) Is also displayed on the image display device 5 during the divided display period 2. Regarding telop display 87IW105, one common telop display 87IW105 is displayed regardless of character effect A and character effect B.

  Also, regarding the fourth symbol display areas 878IW101 and 87IW102, as shown in FIG. 20F, even in the divided display period 2, regardless of the character effect A and the character effect B, the common fourth symbol display area 878IW101. , 87IW102 are displayed.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 20G, in the display area on the left side of the image display device 5, the sword 87IW106 stabs into the middle symbol, and the symbol is out of reach (in this example, the symbol combination of “767”). In addition to the effect of the stop display, the arrow 87IW107 pierces the middle symbol in the display area on the right side of the image display device 5, and the stop image is displayed in a losing reach symbol (in this example, a combination of symbols "767"). Such an effect is performed.

  Next, at the start timing of the operation promotion display, the display of the operation promotion display 87IW108 is started on the image display device 5 as shown in FIG. 20-19 (H) (see step 87IWS152). In the example shown in FIGS. 20-19 (H), a case is shown in which an image simulating the push button 31B is displayed and a character display such as “PUSH” is displayed as the operation promotion display 87IW108.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 20H, one common operation promotion display 87IW108 is displayed regardless of the character effect A and the character effect B.

  Next, when the operation by the push button 31B is detected or the operation valid period has elapsed, as shown in FIG. 20-20 (I), the notification effects A and B of the super reach effect C are executed in parallel. Such an effect as described above is executed (see step 87IWS157). In this example, as shown in FIG. 20-20 (I), in the display area on the left side of the image display device 5, in the notification effect A, the large left and right decorative symbols finally aligned with the same symbol (book In the example, the effect is replaced with “777” in the display area, and in the display area on the right side of the image display device 5, an effect such that the information effect B does not change with the off-reach pattern remains. The case where this is done is shown. And in this example, since it was notified that it will be a big hit in the notification effect A, the big hit symbol is definitely displayed on the image display device 5 as shown in FIG.

  In addition, in the examples shown in FIGS. 18 to 20, a case has been described in which one of the notification effect A and the notification effect B is notified of a big hit, and the big hit symbol is finally displayed. There is also a case where a big hit is notified in both the effect A and the notification effect B, and the big hit symbol is finally displayed. In this case, for example, the configuration is such that the value of the jackpot is different depending on whether the jackpot is notified in both the notification effect A and the notification effect B or whether the jackpot is notified only in one of them. May be. For example, when it is informed that a big hit occurs in both the notification effect A and the notification effect B, it is compared with a case where only one of the notification effect A and the notification effect B becomes a big hit. Then, it may be configured such that the probability of becoming a jackpot with a variable probability or a jackpot with a large number of rounds (for example, a jackpot of 15 rounds or 16 rounds) becomes high.

  Further, when the operation button is configured to vibrate or operate the director in response to the operation of the operation button in the case of a big hit, when it is informed that the big hit only with one of the notification effects, The vibration mode of the operation buttons and the operation mode of the stage combination may be different between when the big hit is notified in both the notification effects. In this case, for example, when notifying that a big hit is achieved only with the notification effect A in the left display area, only the directing effect provided on the left side is operated, and the operation button is weakly vibrated to operate. When notifying that a big hit is to be made only with the notification effect B, only the staging part provided on the right side is operated and the operation button is operated with a weak vibration to notify that a big hit is made in both the notification effects A and B. In this case, both the left and right directing effects may be operated, and the operation buttons may be strongly vibrated. In addition, for example, when the gaming machine is provided with only one staging part, there are two types of effects: a case where the notification effect A alone is used to notify a big hit and a case where the notification effect B only is used to notify a big hit. The operation mode of the accessory may be different. Also, for example, the mode of the vibration operation of the operation button may be different between the case where the big hit is notified only with the notification effect A and the case where the big hit is notified only with the notification effect B. It should be noted that, in the case where the big hit is not notified in both of the notification effects A and B, and the hit is not performed, the configuration may be such that the operation of the directing object is not performed and the vibration operation of the operation button is not performed.

  Also, it is configured to output a sound corresponding to the super reach effect A during the execution of the super reach effect A, and output a sound corresponding to the super reach effect B during the execution of the super reach effect B. For example, in the divided display periods 1 and 2, the music corresponding to the super reach effect A is output from the left speaker 8L while the music corresponding to the super reach effect B is output from the right speaker 8R. It may be configured to output (that is, perform different sound outputs for the left and right). In this case, in the common display periods 1 and 2, a common sound may be output from the left and right speakers 8L and 8R (in this case, in FIG. May be configured to output a common operation promoting sound from the speakers 8L and 8R.

  As described above, according to the characteristic portion 87IW, a predetermined effect (in this example, a storage effect) can be executed, and the predetermined effect is executed a predetermined number of times (in this example, once to three times). Based on this, it is possible to execute specific effects (in this example, pre-reach announcement effects A to C) that suggest that the vehicle is controlled to be in the advantageous state (in this example, the jackpot game state). In this case, based on the fact that the predetermined effect has been executed a first predetermined number of times (in this example, three times) as the predetermined number of times, after the specific effect (in this example, the advance notice effect A in this example) is executed, the predetermined effect is The specific effect (in this example, the pre-reach announcement effect B) can be executed based on the execution of the second predetermined number of times (two times in this example) different from the first predetermined number of times. Therefore, when the predetermined effect and the specific effect are executed, the effect of the effect can be enhanced.

  In this characteristic part 87IW, as the predetermined effect, there is a case where the storage effect is executed one by one and the items are accumulated one by one, or a plurality of storage effects are simultaneously executed and a plurality of items are accumulated at the same time. However, the present invention is not limited to such an embodiment. For example, the storage effect itself may execute only one storage effect, and a plurality of items may be accumulated at the same time. In this case, for example, an effect in which the scale of the meter is increased by executing the storage effect may be performed, and an effect in which the amount of the scale increased in one storage effect may be different. As described above, various aspects can be considered as the predetermined effect (storage effect).

  Also, in this characteristic part 87IW, the case where the predetermined number of times decreases three times, twice, and once every time a specific effect (pre-reach notice effect) is executed, but in such a mode, I can't. For example, conversely, every time a specific effect (pre-reach announcement effect) is executed, the predetermined number of times may be increased once, twice, and three times. Further, for example, each time a specific effect (pre-reach announcement effect) is executed, the predetermined number may be configured to change randomly. Further, the predetermined number of times is not limited to three times, two times, and one time, and may be configured to be more times, for example, five times or four times. In this case, when the predetermined number is configured to change at random, the predetermined number of times is five or four in a certain pre-reach announcement effect, and the predetermined number is two or one in another pre-reach announcement effect. The predetermined number (predetermined number) may be configured to vary largely at random, such as a small number of times. Further, as a result of randomly determining the predetermined number of times, it may be configured such that the same predetermined number of times occurs in a certain pre-reach announcement effect and another pre-reach advance effect.

  Further, according to this characteristic portion 87IW, a predetermined number of times is notified (in this example, the stored number display 87IW004 is displayed). Therefore, when the predetermined effect and the specific effect are executed, the effect of the effect can be enhanced.

  Further, according to this characteristic portion 87IW, a plurality of types of specific effects (in this example, advance announcement effects A to C) can be executed, and the predetermined effect is determined by determining which type of specific effect is executed. A suggestion effect (in this example, suggestion display A87IW001, suggestion display B87IW002, suggestion display C87IW003) can be executed before the execution is performed the number of times. Therefore, when the predetermined effect and the specific effect are executed, the effect of the effect can be enhanced.

  In addition, in this characteristic part 87IW, the case where the suggestion effect (suggestion display) is executed for all the pre-reach notice effects determined to have the storage effect has been described, but the storage effect is not limited to such a mode. A configuration may be such that a suggestion effect (suggestion display) is executed only for a part of the pre-reach announcement effect that has been determined.

  According to the characteristic portion 87IW, the specific effect is executed after one of a plurality of types of standby periods (in this example, standby patterns 1 to 7) elapse based on the predetermined effect being executed a predetermined number of times. It is possible to execute an execution timing suggestion effect (in this example, timer display 87IW007) indicating the execution timing of the specific effect during the standby period. Therefore, when the predetermined effect and the specific effect are executed, the effect of the effect can be enhanced.

  Also, according to this characteristic portion 87IW, a predetermined effect (in this example, a storage effect) can be executed, and based on the predetermined number of times (in this example, one to three times) executed, It is possible to execute specific effects (in this example, advance notice effects A to C in this example) suggesting that the state is controlled to an advantageous state (in this example, a jackpot game state). In this case, after the first specific effect (in this example, the preliminary announcement effect A in the present example) is performed based on the fact that the predetermined effect has been performed the first predetermined number of times (in this example, three times), the predetermined effect is performed. Is executed a second predetermined number of times (in this example, two times) as a predetermined number of times, the second specific effect (in this example, the advance notice effect B) can be executed, and the first specific effect is executed. If the predetermined effect has been executed a specific number of times greater than the first predetermined number of times before performing the second specificity, the predetermined effect has been executed less than the second predetermined number of times after the execution of the first specific effect. An effect can be executed (in this example, as shown in FIG. 20-17, if the next storage effect is executed before the pre-reach notice effect A is executed, the next pre-reach notice effect B is executed. To have been executed against I, there is a case where one storage effect of less than 2 times after reach before announcement attraction A is executed is executed reach before announcement attraction B is executed). Therefore, when the predetermined effect and the specific effect are executed, the effect of the effect can be enhanced.

  In addition, in this characteristic part 87IW, although the case where the specific effect is the announcement effect before the reach was shown, the present invention is not limited to such a mode. For example, for the advance effect that is performed after the reach effect or after the reach as the specific effect, The configuration shown by this characteristic portion 87IW may be applied. For example, after the storage effect is executed and a predetermined number of items are accumulated, the reach effect is executed when the timer display becomes “0 second” via the waiting display or the timer display, When the timer display becomes “0 second” during the reach effect, the operation of the last movable member (stage effect) of the reach effect may be performed.

  Further, according to this characteristic portion 87IW, it is possible to execute a special effect (in this example, character effects A and B of super reach effects A to C), and to perform the first special effect (in this example, super reach effect). The first pattern (in this example, super-reach effect A) for executing the character effect A of A, and the second pattern for executing the second special effect (in this example, character effect B of the super-reach effect B). Two patterns (in this example, super reach effect B) and a third pattern (in this example, character effect A and character effect B in which the first special effect and the second special effect can be executed in parallel) The special effect can be executed by any one of a plurality of types of patterns including the super reach effect C) that can be executed. Then, when a special effect is performed by the third pattern, a first effect display area (in this example, an image of character effect A) that displays a first effect display (display of a character effect A) corresponding to the first special effect. The second effect display area (in this example, the character effect B is displayed) that displays the second effect display corresponding to the second special effect (the display area on the left side of the display device 5). Can be switched from a state in which the first effect display and the second effect display are displayed to a state in which a common effect display is displayed (in this example, FIGS. 20 to 18). (The state where character production A and character production B shown in (D) are executed in parallel is switched to the state where common production 2 shown in FIG. 20-19 (E) is executed.) Therefore, it is possible to enhance the effect of performing the special effect.

  In the characteristic portion 87IW, as a mode of “switching from the state where the first effect display and the second effect display are displayed to the state where the common effect display is displayed”, the same super reach effect C Although the case where the character effect A and the character effect B are switched from being executed in parallel to the state in which the common effect 2 is executed has been described, the present invention is not limited to such a mode. For example, from the state in which the character effect A and the character effect B in the super reach effect C are being executed in parallel, the super reach effect C is terminated, and the state returns to the basic screen after the reach. Is also good.

  Further, according to the characteristic portion 87IW, when the special effect is executed by the third pattern, the state where the first effect display and the second effect display are displayed is switched to the state where the common effect display is displayed ( In this example, the state in which the character effect A and the character effect B shown in FIG. 20-18 (D) are executed in parallel, and the state in which the common effect 2 shown in FIG. 20-19 (E) is executed ), And the state in which the common effect display is displayed can be switched to the state in which the first effect display and the second effect display are displayed (in this example, as shown in FIG. 20-19 (E)). The state in which the common effect 2 is executed is switched to the state in which the character effect A and the character effect B shown in FIG. Therefore, it is possible to enhance the effect of performing the special effect.

  Also, according to this characteristic portion 87IW, the first special effect and the second special effect are performed in different effect periods depending on whether the special effect is performed using the first pattern and the special effect is performed using the second pattern. Execute (in this example, as shown in FIG. 20-11, the production period (B1 + B2) of the character production B in the super reach production B is longer than the production period (A1 + A2) of the character production A in the super reach production A. long). When the special effect is executed by the third pattern, the first special effect and the second special effect are executed in the same effect period (in this example, as shown in FIG. 20-11, the super reach effect C , The character effect A and the character effect B are executed in parallel during the same effect period (C1 + C2)). Therefore, it is possible to preferably execute the special effect by the third pattern.

  Further, according to the characteristic portion 87IW, it is possible to display a notification display (in this example, the fourth symbol display areas 87IW101, 87IW102, and the telop display 87IW105) for notifying the information regarding the game, and the first effect display and the second effect. Even in the state where the display is displayed, only one notification display is displayed (in this example, as shown in FIGS. 20-18 to 20-20, one fourth symbol display area 87IW101, 87IW102, telop display 87IW105). Only show). Therefore, it is possible to preferably execute the special effect by the third pattern.

  In the characteristic portion 87IW, the case where the fourth symbol display areas 87IW101 and 87IW102 and the telop display 87IW105 are displayed as information related to the game is shown, but the present invention is not limited to such a mode. For example, even if the character production A and the character production B are executed in parallel for a right-handed display for instructing a right-handed operation as information relating to the game or for a small symbol other than the fourth symbol, one character is displayed. You may comprise so that only right-handed display or a small symbol may be displayed.

  Also, according to the characteristic portion 87IW, an operation promotion display (in this example, the operation promotion display 87IW108) for promoting the player's operation during the execution of the special effect is displayed, and the player is displayed during the operation promotion display. Can be notified based on the detection of the operation of the player (FIG. 20-20 in the present example, based on the detection of the operation by the push button 31B). The notification effects A and B shown in (I) are executed). Then, even in the state where the first effect display and the second effect display are displayed, only one operation promotion display is displayed (in this example, one operation promotion display as shown in FIG. 20-19 (H)). 87IW108 only). Therefore, it is possible to preferably execute the special effect by the third pattern.

  Further, according to this characteristic portion 87IW, a common effect (in this example, a super reach effect in this example) that is executed in common when controlled to the advantageous state (in this example, the big hit game state) and when not controlled to the advantageous state The character effect D) of D can be executed. Further, when controlled to be in an advantageous state, it is possible to output specific sounds (in this example, specific sounds S1 to S4) after the common effect is executed. Further, a plurality of types of common effects including at least a first common effect and a second common effect can be executed (in this example, a character effect D can be executed using a plurality of characters C1 to C4). Then, different specific sounds can be output after the first common effect is executed and after the second common effect is executed (in this example, as shown in FIGS. 20-6 and 20-12, In the super reach effect D, which specific sound S1 to S4 is output depending on which character C1 to C4 is used to perform the character effect D). Therefore, it is possible to enhance the effect of producing a specific sound.

  Further, according to the characteristic portion 87IW, it is possible to output music pieces (music pieces M1 to M4 in this example) corresponding to the type of the common effect during execution of the common effect. Then, a specific sound corresponding to the music can be output (in this example, as shown in FIGS. 20-6 and 20-12, in the super reach effect D, depending on which music M1 to M4 is output as a sound. Which specific sound S1 to S4 is output). Therefore, it is possible to enhance the effect of producing a specific sound.

  Further, according to the characteristic portion 87IW, it is possible to output the specific sound for different periods after the first common effect is executed and after the second common effect is executed (in this example, FIG. 20-12). As shown, in the super reach effect D, any of the specific sounds S1 to S4 having different output periods is output depending on which character C1 to C4 is used to perform the character effect D). Therefore, it is possible to enhance the effect of producing a specific sound.

  In addition, in the characteristic portion 87IW, the case where the output periods are different for the specific sounds S1 to S4 has been described. However, the output timing may be different for the specific sounds S1 to S4. .

  Further, according to this characteristic portion 87IW, it is possible to output an operation promotion sound (operation promotion sound in this example) for promoting the player's operation during execution of the common effect, and the player's operation is detected. Based on this, the specific sound can be output (in this example, the specific sounds S1 to S4 are output based on the detection of the operation of the push button 31B). Then, it is possible to output a common operation promoting sound during execution of the first common effect and during execution of the second common effect (in this example, a common operation promoting sound is output regardless of the characters C1 to C4). Do). Therefore, the movement of the player can be appropriately promoted.

  It should be noted that a super reach effect combining the super reach effect C and the super reach effect D indicated by the characteristic portion 87IW may be configured to be executable. In this case, for example, the character production using any two of the characters C1 to C4 shown in FIGS. 20-6 and 20-12 is performed in parallel, and the notification production after performing the character production is performed. At the time of execution, it may be configured to output a specific sound corresponding to a person who reports that a big hit of the two notification effects will be made. In addition, for example, when notifying that a big hit will occur in both notification effects, another specific sound different from the specific sound corresponding to any of the characters may be output.

  Note that the configuration shown by the characteristic portion 87IW can be appropriately combined with the configuration shown by the characteristic portion 31AK to form a gaming machine. For example, when performing the super reach effects A to D indicated by the characteristic portion 87IW, when a predetermined period has elapsed from the start of the super reach effects A to D, the super reach effects A to D are performed in the same manner as the characteristic portion 31AK. The title corresponding to D may be notified.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko game machine 2 ... Game board 3 ... Game machine frame 4A, 4B ... Special design display device 5 ... Image display device 6A ... Winning ball device 6B ... Variable winning ball device 7 ... Special variable winning ball device 8L, 8R ... Speaker 9 ... Game effect lamp 10 ... General winning opening 11 ... Main board 12 ... Production control board 13 ... Voice control board 14 ... Lamp control board 15 ... Relay board 20 ... Ordinary symbol display 21 ... Gate switches 22A, 22B ... Switch 23: Count switch 30: Hitting operation handle 31A: Stick controller 31B: Push button 32: Movable body 100: Game control microcomputers 101, 121: ROM
102, 122 ... RAM
103 ... CPU
104, 124 ... random number circuits 105, 125 ... I / O
120… effect control CPU
123 ... display control unit

Claims (2)

A gaming machine capable of performing a game and being controllable to an advantageous state advantageous to a player,
Predetermined effect execution means capable of executing a predetermined effect,
Wherein the predetermined effect is based on the fact that a predetermined number of times executed, and a specific effect execution unit capable of executing a specific effect suggests that it is controlled in the preferred state,
The specific effect execution means,
After performing the first specific effect based on the first predetermined number of times the predetermined effect has been performed as the predetermined number of times, the second specifying based on the second predetermined number of times that the predetermined effect has been performed as the predetermined number of times. Directing is possible,
If the predetermined effect has been performed a specific number of times greater than the first predetermined number of times before performing the first specific effect, the predetermined effect is greater than the second predetermined number of times after performing the first specific effect. Ri executable der the second specific effect based on it being less frequently performed,
When the predetermined effect is executed and the specific effect is executed, a ratio controlled in the advantageous state is higher than when the specific effect is executed without executing the predetermined effect. Gaming machine to do. Common effect execution means capable of executing a common effect that is commonly executed in the case of being controlled in the advantageous state and the case of not being controlled in the advantageous state,
When controlled to the advantageous state, specific sound output means capable of outputting a specific sound after the common effect is executed,
Operation promotion sound output means capable of outputting an operation promotion sound for promoting the operation of the player during execution of the common effect,
The common effect execution means can execute a plurality of types of common effects including at least a first common effect and a second common effect,
The specific sound output means,
A specific sound can be output based on the detection of the player's movement,
Different specific sounds can be output after the first common effect has been executed and after the second common effect has been executed,
The operation promotion sound output means can output a common operation promotion sound during the execution of the first common effect and during the execution of the second common effect.
The gaming machine according to claim 1.