JP7174012B2 - game machine - Google Patents

Description

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

Some conventional gaming machines are capable of executing an effect (action effect) suggesting that a jackpot game will be executed based on detection of the player's operation of the effect button (player's action). In such a gaming machine, an effect display device (effect display means) displays a suggestive image (operation suggestive display) suggesting that an effect suggesting that a jackpot game will be executed will be executed, and then the player can When displaying an image that prompts the operation of the production button (action promotion display) (success pattern), and a suggestion image that suggests that a production that suggests that a jackpot game will be executed (action suggestion display ) is displayed, and then an image prompting the player to operate the effect button (action prompting display) is not displayed (failure pattern) (see Patent Document 1, for example).

JP 2015-226625 A

However, in Patent Literature 1, there is a problem that if the action prompting display is not displayed after the action suggesting display is displayed, the amusement of the game cannot be improved.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION It is an object of the present invention to provide a game machine capable of improving the enjoyment of a game.

In order to solve the above problems, the gaming machine described in means A of the present application is
A gaming machine that can be controlled in an advantageous state advantageous to a player,
a performance display means;
a detection means capable of detecting the action of the player;
Effect control means for controlling execution of game-related effects;
with
The production control means is
An action prompting display simulating the detecting means for the player is displayed on the effect display means, and an action effect is performed based on detection of the action of the player, and recognition that the action effect will be executed later. an action-suggestion effect for displaying an action-suggestion display simulating the detection means on the effect display means in a manner different from the possible action-promoting display ,
A plurality of types of action suggestive effects with different effects can be executed as the action suggestive effects,
The action-suggestion rendering includes a success pattern in which the action-promoting display is displayed after the action-suggesting display is displayed, and a failure pattern in which the action-suggesting display is not displayed and the failure highlighting is performed after the action-suggesting display is displayed. ,
The length of the period corresponding to the failure highlighting differs depending on the type of the action suggestion effect,
The mode of the action prompting display includes a first mode and a second mode,
When the action prompting display of the second mode is displayed, the degree of expectation of being controlled to the advantageous state is higher than when the action prompting display of the first mode is displayed,
The effect control means, when executing the action effect of displaying the action prompting display of the second mode, is the same mode as when executing the action effect of displaying the action prompting display of the first mode . can display the operation suggestion display of
It is characterized by
In addition, the game machine described in means 1 of the present application is
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) capable of playing a game,
effect display means (for example, effect display device 5);
detection means (for example, push button 31B or stick controller 31A) capable of detecting player's actions;
Effect control means for controlling the execution of game-related effects (for example, the part where the CPU 103 executes special symbol process processing),
with
The effect control means displays an action promotion display for the player (for example, an image 230 of the push button 31B as an operation promotion image) on the effect display means, and performs the effect display based on detection of the player's action. An action presentation (for example, a presentation after the first operation) and an action suggestion display (for example, an image 210 of the push button 31B as an operation suggestion image) suggesting that the action presentation will be executed are displayed on the presentation display means. an action suggestive effect (for example, a portion displaying an image 210 of two push buttons 31B as an operation suggestive image in the display area of the effect display device 5),
The action suggesting effect includes a success pattern (for example, pattern 1 in the third ready-to-win effect) in which a plurality of the action suggesting displays are moved and displayed, then superimposed and then the action prompting display is displayed, and a plurality of the action suggesting displays are moved. including a failure pattern (for example, pattern 4 in the third reach effect) that performs failure highlighting after display and superimposed display,
The action prompting display in the success pattern is displayed in a predetermined area of the effect display means (for example, the portion where the image 230 of the push button 31B as the operation prompting image is displayed in the center of the display area of the effect display device 5). ),
The failure highlighting in the failure pattern is displayed in an area different from the predetermined area in the effect display means (for example, the image 210 of the two push buttons 31B as the operation suggesting image is displayed on the effect display device 5). The part displayed at the left and right ends of the area)
It is characterized by
According to this feature, by displaying the failure highlighting in a region different from the region in which the action prompting display is displayed, the sense of regret is emphasized, thereby improving the amusement of the game.

The gaming machine of means 2 of the present application is the gaming machine according to means 1,
The production control means is
After displaying a specific action suggesting display, an action prompting display corresponding to the specific action suggesting display is displayed and the action rendering is executed (for example, the image 210 of the two push buttons 31B as the operation suggesting image is rendered. After displaying in the center of the display area of the display device 5, an image 230 of the push button 31B as an operation prompting image is displayed in the center of the display area to execute the first operation effect),
While the specific action suggestive display is being displayed, the action effect not corresponding to the specific action suggestive display can be executed (for example, as shown in FIG. 37 as a second modification, the effect display device 5 The part that executes the button operation effect at the right end of the display area)
It is characterized by
According to this feature, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

The gaming machine of means 3 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to means 1 or 2,
In the failure pattern, after moving a plurality of the action suggestive displays so as to gather within a specific display area of the effect display means, a plurality of the action suggestive displays are moved to a display area outside the specific display area ( For example, as shown in FIGS. 32 and 33, when the third ready-to-win effect is executed in pattern 4, images 210 of two push buttons 31B as operation suggesting images are displayed at the left and right ends of the display area of the effect display device 5. part to disperse toward the left and right ends of the display area after moving from the part toward the center)
It is characterized by
According to this feature, since the plurality of action suggestive displays are moved to the display area outside the specific display area, the failure pattern can be more emphasized, thereby further motivating the user to display the action prompting display. can.

The gaming machine of means 4 of the present application is the gaming machine according to means 1 or 2,
In the failure pattern, after moving a plurality of the action suggestive displays so as to gather within a specific display area of the effect display means, all the action suggestive displays are erased within the specific display area (for example, the When the 3-reach effect is executed in pattern 4, the images 210 of the two push buttons 31B as operation suggesting images are moved from the left and right ends of the display area of the effect display device 5 toward the center, and then the display is performed. A portion where the images 210 of the two push buttons 31B as operation suggesting images are deleted in the center of the area)
It is characterized by
According to this feature, by erasing all of the action suggestive displays, the player is given a sense of surprise and the failure pattern can be emphasized, so that the desire to display the action prompting display is further aroused. can.

The gaming machine of means 5 of the present application is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 4,
In the action suggesting effect, the effect display means can display a plurality of the action suggesting displays in a specific display area after moving and displaying the plurality of the action suggesting displays (for example, the third ready-to-win effect is displayed in pattern 1). Alternatively, when executing in pattern 4, after moving the images 210 of the two push buttons 31B as operation suggesting images from the left and right ends of the display area of the effect display device 5 toward the center, a portion where the images 210 of the two push buttons 31B as operation suggestion images are displayed in duplicate),
The period for moving and displaying the plurality of action suggesting displays is longer than the period for displaying the plurality of action suggesting displays within the specific display area (for example, as shown in FIGS. 26A and 27A). , the period L during which the images 210 of the two push buttons 31B as operation suggesting images are moved from the left and right ends of the display area of the effect display device 5 toward the center is the period L in which the two push buttons as operation suggesting images are placed in the center of the display area. A portion longer than the period L1 for overlapping display of the image 210 of the button 31B)
It is characterized by
According to this feature, it is possible to secure a period of movement display of the action suggesting display, so that attention to the action suggesting display can be increased, and the amusement of the game can be improved.

The gaming machine of means 6 of the present application is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 5,
A gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot game state) that is advantageous to a player,
The effect control means is a first mode (for example, the image 230 of the white push button 31B as the operation prompting image in Modification 7) or a second mode in which the rate of being controlled to the advantageous state is higher than that of the first mode. (For example, the image 230 of the red push button 31B as the operation prompting image in Modification 7) can be displayed,
The production control means is
When the action-promoting display of the first mode is displayed, the action-suggesting display corresponding to the first mode can be displayed (for example, as shown in Modified Example 7, a white push button is displayed as an operation-promoting image. When the image 230 of the button 31B is displayed, the portion where the image 210 of the white push button 31B as the operation suggestive image can be displayed),
When the action-promoting display of the second mode is displayed, the action-suggesting display corresponding to the second mode can be displayed (for example, as shown in modification 7, a red push button is displayed as an operation-promoting image. When the image 230 of the button 31B is displayed, the portion where the image 210 of the red push button 31B as an operation suggestive image can be displayed),
In the success pattern, when the action-promoting display of the second mode is displayed, the action-suggesting display corresponding to the first mode can be displayed (for example, as shown in modification 7, the When the 3-reach effect is executed in any one of patterns 1 to 3, even when the red push button 31B image 230 is displayed as the operation prompting image 230, the white color as the operation suggesting image is displayed. (the part that displays the image 210 of the push button 31B)
It is characterized by
According to this feature, it is possible to give the player a sense of surprise and improve the interest of the action promotion display.

The gaming machine of means 7 of the present application is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 6,
In the failure pattern, the period during which the failure highlighting is performed is longer than the period during which the plurality of action suggestion displays are displayed in the specific display area of the effect display means (for example, FIG. 27A). 2, the images 210 of the two push buttons 31B as operation suggesting images are displayed in the center of the display area of the effect display device 5 in an overlapped manner during the period L1. The part where the period L2 is stopped and displayed at the left and right ends of the display area of the effect display device 5 as the failure highlighting is longer)
It is characterized by
According to this feature, by emphasizing the disappointment with the failure highlighting, it is possible to further arouse the desire to display the action prompting display.

The gaming machine of means 8 of the present application is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 7,
In the failure pattern, the size of the display area in which the failure highlighting is displayed on the effect display means is larger than the size of the display area in which the action prompting display is displayed on the effect display means (for example, FIG. 32 As shown in (D), when two images 210 of push buttons 31B as operation suggesting images are displayed in the center of the display area of effect display device 5, these two images of push buttons 31B are displayed in an overlapping manner. Therefore, the display area when the two images 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggestive images are displayed in the display area of the effect display device 5 is the size of one image of the push button 31B, as shown in FIG. As shown in (H), when images 210 of two push buttons 31B as operation suggesting images are displayed in the display area of the effect display device 5 as failure highlighting, one image of the push button 31B is displayed. The image of the other push button 31B is displayed on the right end of the display area, and the image of the other push button 31B is displayed on the left end of the display area. The display area when displayed is the portion corresponding to two images of these push buttons 31B)
It is characterized by
According to this feature, since the display area of the failure highlighting is larger than the display area of the action prompting display, it is possible to emphasize that the action prompting display is not displayed, thereby further motivating the user to display the action prompting display. You can evoke more.

The gaming machine of means 9 of the present application is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 8,
The effect control means is capable of executing a plurality of action effects with different types of effect display (for example, as the effect after the first operation, an effect in which the ally character wins over the enemy character, and an effect in which the ally character is defeated by the enemy character). and the effect that the ally character draws with the enemy character),
During execution of the action suggestive effect, a plurality of effect type suggestive displays suggesting the type of effect display of the action effect can be displayed on the effect display means (for example, as shown in FIG. A portion that can display a message image 220 of "Victory!" suggesting victory over the character and a message image 220 of "Draw!"
It is characterized by
According to this feature, before the action promotion display is displayed, the action suggestion display and the effect type suggestion display are displayed, and the type of effect display of the action effect is suggested in advance. It is possible to make the player pay attention to how the type of effect display to be displayed will be, and to improve the interest in the game.

The gaming machine of means 10 of the present application is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 9,
Equipped with a control means (for example, a part where the CPU 103 executes the special symbol process processing) to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot game state) that is advantageous to the player,
The effect control means controls the predetermined period before the operation promotion display is displayed (for example, the period from the start of the second ready-to-win effect until the image 230 of the push button 31B as the operation promotion image is displayed). ), the action suggesting effect can be executed (for example, a portion where the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggesting image is displayed before the image 230 of the push button 31B as the operation prompting image),
As the operation prompting display, the operation prompting display of the first mode (for example, the image 230 of the push button 31B as the operation prompting image having a size of "small") and the advantageous state than the first mode are controlled. It is possible to display the operation prompting display of the second mode with a high ratio (for example, the image 230 of the push button 31B as the operation prompting image having a size of “large”),
There are a plurality of modes of the operation suggestion display (for example, an image 210 of the white push button 31B, an image 210 of the blue push button 31B, and an image 210 of the red push button 31B as operation suggestion images),
During execution of the action suggestion effect, the mode of the action suggestion display can be changed to a different mode (for example, as shown in FIG. 30, the color of the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggestion image can be changed from white to blue → Red and changeable part),
The rate at which the action prompting display is displayed in the second mode differs depending on the mode of the action suggesting display (for example, the image 210 of the red push button 31B is displayed as the operation suggesting image is the most operable. The ratio of the image 230 of the “large” push button 31B being displayed as the promotion image is high, and the case where the image 210 of the white push button 31B is displayed as the operation suggesting image is the most likely to display the “large” push button as the operation promotion image. 31B image 230 is displayed less frequently)
It is characterized by
According to this feature, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the change in the display mode of the suggestive display, so that the interest in the game can be improved.

The gaming machine of means 11 of the present application is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 10,
The production control means is
After displaying a specific action suggestive display (for example, the image 210 of the two push buttons 31B as the operation suggestive image), an action prompting display corresponding to the specific action suggestive display is displayed to execute the action effect. (For example, after displaying two images 210 of the push button 31B as operation suggesting images in the center of the display area of the effect display device 5, an image 230 of the push button 31B as an operation prompting image is displayed in the center of the display area. to execute the production after the first operation),
While the specific action suggestion display is being displayed, a second action presentation (for example, the button operation presentation shown in Modification 2) different from the first action presentation suggested by the specific action suggestion display is executed. is possible and
The second action effect is executed under a predetermined limit (for example, as shown in FIG. 37(E), the button operation effect is displayed by the effect display device so as not to overlap the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggesting image. The part displayed at the right end of the display area of 5)
It is characterized by
According to this feature, it is possible to prevent the production from becoming difficult to understand.

The present invention may include only the matters specifying the invention described in the claims of the present invention, or may include the matters specifying the invention described in the claims of the present invention as well as the matters specifying the invention other than the matters specifying the invention. It can be anything.

It is the front view which looked at the pachinko game machine from the front. It is a block diagram showing a circuit configuration example of the pachinko game machine. (A) and (B) are diagrams illustrating an effect control command. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number; It is a figure which illustrates a fluctuation pattern. FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing a display result determination table; (A) is a diagram showing a configuration example of a jackpot type determination table, and (B) is a diagram showing the contents of various jackpots. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the data holding area for game control. It is a flow chart showing an example of timer interrupt processing for game control. It is a flow chart which shows an example of special design process processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production|presentation design variation start processing. (A) to (C) are diagrams showing determination ratios of the ready-to-win effect, and (D) is a diagram to show the contents of each ready-to-win effect. It is a figure which shows the determination ratio of the production|presentation route in a 1st ready-to-win production. (A) is a diagram showing the determination ratio of the display mode of the push button image as the operation prompting image in the second ready-to-win effect; It is a figure which shows the frequency|count of a display mode change. (A) and (B) are diagrams showing display patterns of push button images as operation suggestive images in the third ready-to-win effect, and (C) is a diagram showing push button images as operation suggestive images for each display pattern. It is a figure which shows the content of a display. It is a flow chart which shows an example of processing during production design fluctuation. It is a flow chart which shows an example of processing during production design fluctuation. It is a flow chart which shows an example of the production execution processing after the first operation. It is a flow chart which shows an example of processing during production design fluctuation. It is a flow chart which shows an example of after-the-2nd-operation production execution processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of processing during production design fluctuation. It is a flow chart which shows an example of processing during production design fluctuation. It is a flow chart which shows an example of the production execution processing after the 3rd operation. It is a timing chart for each display pattern in the third ready-to-win effect. It is a timing chart for each display pattern in the third ready-to-win effect. It is a figure which shows the display mode in the production|presentation display apparatus in the case of performing a 1st ready-to-win production. It is a figure which shows the display mode in the production|presentation display apparatus in the case of performing a 1st ready-to-win production. It is a figure which shows the display mode in the production|presentation display apparatus in the case of performing a 2nd ready-to-win production. It is a figure which shows the display mode in the production|presentation display apparatus in the case of performing a 2nd ready-to-win production. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a display mode in the effect display device when executing the third ready-to-win effect with pattern 1 or putter 4; FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a display mode in the effect display device when executing the third ready-to-win effect with pattern 1 or putter 4; FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a display mode in the effect display device when executing the third ready-to-win effect with pattern 2 or putter 5; FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a display mode in the effect display device when executing the third ready-to-win effect in pattern 3 or pattern 6; FIG. 12 is a diagram showing a display mode in the effect display device when executing the second ready-to-win effect in Modification 1; FIG. 12 is a diagram showing a display mode in the effect display device when executing the pre-reading forewarning effect in Modification 2. FIG. FIG. 21 is a diagram showing a display mode in the effect display device when executing a second ready-to-win effect in modification 3;

A mode for carrying out the gaming machine according to the present invention will be described below based on an embodiment.

First, the overall configuration of a pachinko game machine 1, which is an example of a game machine, will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 viewed from the front. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a circuit configuration example of the pachinko gaming machine 1. As shown in FIG. In the following description, the front side of FIG. 1 is the front (front, front) side of the pachinko game machine 1, and the back side is the rear (rear) side. Incidentally, the front face of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this embodiment is a facing surface facing the player when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is viewed from the player side. In addition, in the description of each step of the flow chart in the present embodiment, for example, "step S1" may be abbreviated as "S1".

FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko game machine 1 according to the present embodiment, showing the arrangement layout of main members. The pachinko game machine 1 (hereinafter sometimes abbreviated as the game machine) is roughly divided into a game board 2 (gauge board) that constitutes the game board surface, and a game machine frame 3 (underframe) that supports and fixes the game board 2. ) and The game board 2 is formed with a substantially circular game area surrounded by guide rails. A game ball as a game medium is shot from a predetermined ball shooting device and hit into the game area.

A first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol display device 4B are provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (the right side of the game area in the example shown in FIG. 1). The first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are each composed of, for example, a 7-segment or dot matrix LED (light-emitting diode) or the like, and identify each in a special symbol game that is an example of a variable display game. A special design (also referred to as "special design"), which is a plurality of types of possible identification information (special identification information), is variably displayed (also referred to as variable display or variable display). For example, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B each variably display a plurality of special symbols composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9" and symbols indicating "-". do. In addition, the special symbols displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are limited to those composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9" and symbols indicating "-". Instead, for example, a plurality of types of lighting patterns in which combinations of what is turned on and what is turned off in the 7-segment LEDs may be set in advance as a plurality of types of special symbols.

A plurality of types of special symbols are attached with corresponding symbol numbers. As an example, the numbers "0" to "9" are assigned symbol numbers "0" to "9", and the symbol indicating "-" is assigned a symbol number "10". All you have to do is Hereinafter, the special symbols variably displayed on the first special symbol display 4A are also called "first special symbols", and the special symbols variably displayed on the second special symbol display 4B are also called "second special symbols". . In this embodiment, the special pattern is exemplified as a form in which a plurality of types of identification information such as characters and symbols can be identified, but the present invention is not limited to this. The pattern may be a combination of a plurality of dot displays that is difficult to identify or that is not identifiable without a certain regularity.

Both the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are formed in, for example, a square shape. In addition, the type of the first special figure and the type of the second special figure may be the same (for example, both numbers indicating "0" to "9" and symbols indicating "-"), or the type can be different. Also, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B may each be configured to variably display numbers (or two-digit symbols) indicating, for example, "00" to "99". .

A performance display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area on the game board 2 . The effect display device 5 is composed of, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display device) or the like, and forms a display area for displaying various effect images. In the display area of the effect display device 5, corresponding to each of the variable display of the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A and the variable display of the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B in the special symbol game In the production design display area, which is a plurality of variable display units, for example, three, production designs, which are a plurality of types of identification information (decoration identification information) that can be individually identified, are variably displayed. The variable display of the performance symbols is also included in the variable display game.

As an example, in the display area of the effect display device 5, "left", "middle" and "right" effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C and 5R are arranged. Then, in the special symbol game, in response to the start of either the variation of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display device 4A or the variation of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display device 4B, Variation (for example, scroll display in the vertical direction) of performance symbols (also referred to as decoration symbols) is started in the respective “left”, “middle” and “right” performance symbol display areas 5L, 5C and 5R. After that, when the fixed special symbols are stopped and displayed as a variable display result in the special symbol game, in the "left", "middle", and "right" performance symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R of the performance display device 5 , the fixed effect pattern (final stop pattern), which is the result of the variable display of the effect pattern, is stopped and displayed.

Thus, in the display area of the effect display device 5, a special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A, or a special symbol game using the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B In synchronism with the figure game, a variable display of a plurality of identifiable performance symbols is performed, and the determined performance symbols resulting from the variable display are derived and displayed (or simply referred to as "derivation"). It should be noted that, for example, deriving and displaying various display patterns such as special patterns and performance patterns means stopping display of identification information such as performance patterns (also referred to as complete stop display or final stop display) to end the variable display. . On the other hand, during the variable display from the start of the variable display of the performance symbols to the derivation display of the fixed performance symbols as the result of the variable display, the variation speed of the performance symbols becomes "0" and the performance The pattern is displayed stationary, and the display may be in a state of, for example, slightly shaking or expanding or contracting. Such a display state is also called a temporary stop display, and although the display result in the variable display is not displayed definitively, the player can recognize that the fluctuation of the effect pattern due to the scroll display or the update display is not progressing. becomes. Incidentally, the temporary stop display may include the complete stop display of the production pattern for a time shorter than a predetermined time (for example, 1 second) without causing slight shaking or expansion and contraction.

For example, eight kinds of patterns (alphanumeric characters "1" to "8" or Chinese Numbers, English letters, 8 character images related to a predetermined motif, combinations of numbers, letters or symbols and character images may be used. , symbols such as letters, or any other decorative image representing any figure). A corresponding pattern number is attached to each of the production patterns. For example, the symbol numbers "1" to "8" are attached to the alphanumeric characters "1" to "8", respectively. In addition, the production pattern is not limited to 8 types, and may be any number of types (for example, 7 types or 9 types, etc.).

After the variable display of the performance symbols is started, until the determined performance symbols that are the result of the variable display are derived and displayed, the respective performance symbol display areas 5L, 5C and 5R of "left", "middle" and "right" are displayed. In , for example, a scroll display is performed such that the symbol numbers flow from small to large in order from top to bottom. Then, the effect symbol having the smallest symbol number (for example, "1") is displayed. Alternatively, in at least one of the performance symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R (for example, the "left" performance symbol display area 5L), the symbols are displayed by scrolling from the larger symbol number to the smaller symbol number. When the performance symbol with the smallest number is displayed, the performance symbol with the maximum symbol number may be displayed subsequently.

A first reserved memory display area 5D and a second reserved memory display area 5U are set at two places on the left and right of the lower portion of the display area of the effect display device 5. As shown in FIG. In the first reserved memory display area 5D and the second reserved memory display area 5U, a reserved memory display for identifiably displaying the reserved memory number (special figure reserved memory number) of the variable display corresponding to the special figure game is performed.

Here, the suspension of the variable display corresponding to the special game is that the game ball passes through the first starting winning opening formed by the normal winning ball device 6A and the second starting winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball device 6B. It occurs based on the start winning by (entering). That is, the start condition (also referred to as "execution condition") for executing a variable display game such as a special game or a variable display of effect symbols has been established, but the variable display game based on the previously established start condition is being executed. or the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled in a jackpot game state, the variable display corresponding to the established starting condition is suspended when the starting condition for allowing the start of the variable display game is not established. done. In this embodiment, the pending memory display generated based on the starting winning by the game ball passing (entering) the first starting winning opening is a round white display, and the game ball passes (entering) the second starting winning opening ( Similarly, the reserved memory display generated based on the start winning by entering the race is a round white display.

In the following description, the first reserved memory display area 5D and the second reserved memory display area 5U may be referred to as reserved display areas, and the number of reserved memories is the first reserved memory display area 5D and the second reserved memory display. It can be recognized by the number of pending memory displays displayed in the area 5U. Furthermore, a display in which the pending storage indications are collected may be referred to as a pending indication.

The suspension display in the first suspension memory display area 5D and the second suspension storage display area 5U is generated based on the start winning by the game ball passing (entering) the first start winning opening, or the second The display mode (for example, display color or shape) may be changed depending on whether the game ball passes (enters) the starting winning hole based on the starting winning. In this embodiment, "execution" and "implementation" are synonymous.

In the example shown in FIG. 1, along with the reserved memory display area, the first reserved for displaying the number of special reserved memory can be specified in the upper and lower parts of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B A display 25A and a second pending display 25B are provided. The first reservation display 25A displays the number of first special figure reservation storage so as to be identifiable. The second reservation display 25B displays the number of second special figure reservation storage so as to be identifiable. The first special figure pending storage number is the number of memories in which the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is suspended. The second special figure pending storage number is the number of memories in which the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is suspended. The number of reserved memories of the variable display obtained by adding the number of first special figure reserved memories and the number of second special figure reserved memories is also called the total number of reserved memories. When simply referring to the "special figure reserved memory number", it usually refers to the concept including all of the first special figure reserved memory number, the second special figure reserved memory number and the total reserved memory number, but in particular, some of these (for example A concept that includes the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number but excludes the total number of reserved memory).

In addition, in this embodiment, the variable display of the performance symbols is executed in synchronization with the variable display of the special symbols. In recent years, production modes have diversified, such as effects that temporarily disappear from the screen, including variable display, and effects that cover all or part of the screen with movable objects. ing. Therefore, even when looking at the display area on the effect display device 5, there are cases where it is difficult to recognize whether or not the variable display is currently being performed. Therefore, for the purpose of eliminating the difficulty in recognizing whether or not it is currently in the state of variable display, the production display device 5 displays the fourth pattern next to the production pattern, the special pattern and the normal pattern. 4 pattern display areas may be provided. As for these fourth symbols, the variation display of the fourth symbol for the first special symbol is performed in synchronization with the variation display of the first special symbol, and the variation display of the second special symbol is performed in synchronization with the variation display of the second special symbol. It is sufficient that the variable display of the fourth symbol is performed. Note that the fourth pattern is always variably displayed in a constant motion, and can always be visually recognized because it never disappears from the screen or is blocked by a shield.

Below the effect display device 5, a normal winning ball device 6A and a normal variable winning ball device 6B are provided. The normal winning ball device 6A forms a first starting winning opening as a starting area (first starting area) that is always kept in a constant open state by, for example, a predetermined ball receiving member. The normal variable winning ball device 6B has a pair of movable wing pieces that change between a normal open state, which is a vertical position, and an enlarged open state, which is a tilted position, by a solenoid 81 for a normal electric accessory shown in FIG. A tulip-shaped accessory (ordinary electric accessory) is provided, and a second start-up winning port is formed as a start-up area (second start-up area).

As an example, in the normal variable winning ball device 6B, when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is in the OFF state, the movable wing is in a vertical position, so that the game ball passes through (enters) the second starting winning hole. It becomes a difficult normal open state. On the other hand, in the normal variable winning ball device 6B, when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is in the ON state, the game ball passes through the second starting winning hole by tilting control in which the movable wing is in the tilting position ( It will be in an expanded open state that makes it easier to enter). In addition, although the normal variable winning ball device 6B can enter the second start winning hole even when it is in the normal open state, there is a possibility that the game ball may enter than in the expanded open state. It may be configured to be lower. Alternatively, the normal variable winning ball device 6B may be configured such that game balls do not enter the second starting winning opening by closing the second starting winning opening in the normal open state, for example. In this way, the second starting winning port as the second starting area has an enlarged open state in which the game ball easily passes (enters), and a normal open state in which the game ball is difficult to pass (enter) or cannot pass (enter). change to

A game ball that has passed through (entered) the first starting winning opening formed in the normal winning ball device 6A is detected by the first starting opening switch 22A shown in FIG. 2, for example. A game ball that has passed through (entered) the second starting winning hole formed in the normal variable winning ball device 6B is detected by the second starting hole switch 22B shown in FIG. 2, for example. Based on the detection of the game ball by the first start port switch 22A, a predetermined number (for example, 3) game balls are paid out as prize balls, and the number of the first special figure pending storage is a predetermined upper limit (for example, " 4''), the first start condition is satisfied. Based on the detection of the game ball by the second start port switch 22B, a predetermined number (for example, 3) of game balls are paid out as prize balls, and the second special figure pending storage number is a predetermined upper limit value (for example, " 4''), the second starting condition is satisfied. The number of prize balls paid out based on the detection of game balls by the first starting port switch 22A and the number of prize balls paid out based on the detection of game balls by the second starting port switch 22B. may be the same number as each other, or may be different numbers.

A special variable winning ball device 7 is provided below the normal winning ball device 6A and the normal variable winning ball device 6B. The special variable winning ball device 7 is provided with a large winning gate door that is driven to open and close by a solenoid 82 for the big winning gate door shown in FIG. Form a large winning mouth as.

As an example, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the big winning gate door is in the OFF state, the big winning gate door closes the big winning gate, and the game ball passes through (enters) the big winning gate. make it impossible On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the big winning gate door is in the ON state, the big winning gate opens the big winning gate, and the game ball passes through (enters) the big winning gate. ) to make it easier. In this way, the big winning opening as a specific area changes between an open state in which game balls can easily pass (enter) and is advantageous to the player, and a closed state in which game balls cannot pass (enter) and is disadvantageous to the player. do. Instead of the closed state in which the game ball cannot pass (enter) the big winning opening, or in addition to the closed state, a partially open state in which the game ball cannot easily pass (enter) the big winning opening may be provided.

A game ball that has passed through (entered) the big winning hole is detected by the count switch 23 shown in FIG. 2, for example. Based on the game balls being detected by the count switch 23, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. In this way, when a game ball passes through (enters) a large winning hole that is in an open state in the special variable winning ball device 7, the game ball passes through another winning hole such as a first starting winning hole or a second starting winning hole. More prize balls are paid out than when passing (entering). Therefore, when the special variable winning ball device 7 opens the big winning hole, it becomes possible for the game ball to enter the big winning hole, which is the first state that is advantageous to the player. On the other hand, if the special variable winning ball device 7 closes the big winning hole, it becomes impossible or difficult for the player to get the winning ball by passing (entering) the game ball into the big winning hole. A second unfavorable state results.

A normal symbol display 20 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (the left side of the game area in the example shown in FIG. 1). As an example, the normal symbol display device 20, like the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, is composed of 7 segments or dot matrix LEDs, etc., and has a plurality of types of identification information different from the special symbols. The normal pattern (also referred to as "normal figure" or "normal figure") is variably displayed (variable display). Such a variable display of normal symbols is called a normal game (also referred to as a normal game).

Above the normal pattern display 20, a normal pattern holding display 25C is provided. 25 C of normal-pattern holding|maintenance indicators are comprised, for example including four LED, and display the number of normal-pattern holding|maintenance memory|storage as an effective passing ball number which passed the passage gate 41. FIG.

The surface of the game board 2 is provided with, in addition to the above structure, a windmill for changing the flowing direction and speed of the game ball and a large number of obstacle nails. In addition, as a winning opening different from the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening and the big winning opening, for example, a single or a plurality of general winning openings which are always kept in a constant open state by a predetermined ball receiving member are provided. may be In this case, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls may be paid out as prize balls based on detection of a game ball entering one of the general winning holes by a predetermined general winning ball switch. At the bottom of the game area, an out port is provided for taking in game balls that have not entered any of the winning ports.

Speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects are provided at left and right upper positions of the game machine frame 3, and a game effect LED 9 is provided around the game area. Decoration LEDs may be arranged around each structure (for example, the normal winning ball device 6A, the normal variable winning ball device 6B, the special variable winning ball device 7, etc.) in the game area of the pachinko gaming machine 1. A ball hitting operation handle (operation knob) operated by a player or the like to shoot a game ball as a game medium toward the game area is provided at the lower right position of the game machine frame 3 . For example, the hitting ball operation handle adjusts the repulsive force of the game ball according to the amount of operation (rotation amount) by the player or the like. The ball-hitting operation handle may be provided with a single-shot firing switch for stopping the driving of the firing motor of the ball-hitting device, or a touch ring (touch sensor).

At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the game area, game balls paid out as prize balls or game balls paid out by lending are held (stored) so as to be supplied to the ball shooting device. A plate (ball supply plate) is provided. At the bottom of the game machine frame 3, a lower tray is provided for holding (storing) surplus balls overflowing from the upper tray so as to be discharged to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1. - 特許庁

A member forming the lower tray is provided with a stick controller 31A that can be gripped and tilted by the player, for example, at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the lower tray main body (for example, the central portion of the lower tray). there is The stick controller 31A includes an operating stick that the player grips, and a trigger button is provided at a predetermined position of the operating stick (for example, a position where the operator's index finger is placed when the player grips the operating stick). there is The trigger button can be pressed and pulled with a predetermined operating finger (for example, the index finger) in a state where the player grips the operation rod of the stick controller 31A with the operating hand (for example, the left hand) to perform a predetermined instruction operation. It should be configured as follows. A trigger sensor that detects a predetermined instruction operation such as a push-pull operation on a trigger button may be incorporated inside the operation rod.

A controller sensor unit 35A for detecting a tilting operation on the operation rod may be provided inside the main body of the lower plate in the lower part of the stick controller 31A. For example, the controller sensor unit 35A includes two transmissive photosensors (parallel sensors) arranged in parallel with the board surface of the game board 2 on the left side of the center position of the operation rod when viewed from the side of the player facing the pachinko game machine 1. pair) and two transmission type photosensors (vertical sensor pair) arranged perpendicularly to the board surface of the game board 2 on the right side of the center position of the operation stick as seen from the player's side. Any configuration including a photosensor is sufficient.

A member forming the upper plate includes, for example, a push button 31B that allows a player to perform a predetermined instruction operation by pressing the push button 31B at a predetermined position (for example, above the stick controller 31A) on the front side of the upper surface of the upper plate body. is provided. The push button 31B may be configured so as to be able to mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically detect the pressing action of the player. A push sensor 35B for detecting the player's pressing action on the push button 31B may be provided inside the main body of the upper tray at the position where the push button 31B is arranged.

Various control boards such as a main board 11, an effect control board 12, a sound control board 13, and an LED control board 14 are mounted on the pachinko game machine 1 as shown in FIG. The pachinko game machine 1 also includes a relay board 15 for relaying various control signals transmitted between the main board 11 and the performance control board 12 . In addition, various boards such as a payout control board, an information terminal board, a launch control board, and an interface board are arranged on the back surface of the game board 2 in the pachinko game machine 1 .

The main board 11 is a control board on the main side, and various circuits for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are mounted. The main board 11 mainly has a function of setting random numbers used in the special game, a function of inputting signals from switches etc. arranged at predetermined positions, and a control board on the sub side consisting of the effect control board 12 etc. , a function of outputting and transmitting a control command, which is an example of instruction information, as a control signal, and a function of outputting various types of information to the management computer of the hall. In addition, the main board 11 performs lighting/extinguishing control of each LED (for example, segment LED) constituting the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, thereby performing the first special symbol and the second special symbol. and control the variable display of the predetermined display pattern, such as controlling the lighting / extinguishing / coloring control of the normal design display device 20 to control the variable display of the normal design by the normal design display device 20 It also has control functions.

The main board 11 includes, for example, a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110 that captures detection signals from various switches for game ball detection and transmits them to the game control microcomputer 100, and signals from the game control microcomputer 100. A solenoid circuit 111 for transmitting a solenoid drive signal to the solenoids 81 and 82 is mounted.

The effect control board 12 is a sub-side control board independent of the main board 11, receives a control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15, and controls the effect display device 5, the speakers 8L, 8R. and various circuits for controlling performance operations by electrical components for performance such as the game effect LED 9 are mounted. That is, the effect control board 12 controls all or part of the display operation in the effect display device 5, all or part of the sound output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, and all or part of the lighting/light-out operation of the game effect LED 9 and the like. It has a function of determining the contents of control for causing the electrical parts to execute a predetermined effect operation.

The sound control board 13 is a control board for sound output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and outputs sound from the speakers 8L and 8R based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12. A processing circuit that executes audio signal processing for this purpose is installed. The LED control board 14 is a control board for LED output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12, lighting / extinguishing driving in the game effect LED 9 etc. An LED driver circuit and the like that perform

As shown in FIG. 2, the main substrate 11 is connected with wiring for transmitting detection signals from the gate switch 21, the first start switch 22A, the second start switch 22B, and the count switch 23. As shown in FIG. The gate switch 21, the first start switch 22A, the second start switch 22B, and the count switch 23 may be of any configuration, such as a sensor, capable of detecting a game ball as a game medium. Anything you have is fine. In addition, the main board 11 has a first special symbol display 4A, a second special symbol display 4B, a normal symbol display 20, a first suspension display 25A, a second suspension display 25B, and a general symbol suspension display 25C. A wiring for transmitting a command signal for performing display control such as is connected.

A control signal transmitted from the main board 11 toward the effect control board 12 is relayed by the relay board 15 . The control command transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 via the relay board 15 is, for example, a effect control command transmitted and received as an electric signal.

FIG. 3A is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the content of the effect control command used in this embodiment. The effect control command has, for example, a 2-byte configuration, where the first byte indicates MODE (class of command) and the second byte indicates EXT (type of command). The leading bit (bit 7) of MODE data is always set to "1", and the leading bit of EXT data is set to "0". Note that the command form shown in FIG. 3A is an example, and other command forms may be used. Also, in this example, the control command is made up of two control signals, but the number of control signals that make up the control command may be one, or three or more.

In the example shown in FIG. 3A, the command 8001H is a first variation start command that designates the start of variation in the special symbol game using the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 4A. Command 8002H is a second variation start command that designates the start of variation in the special symbol game using the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 4B. The command 81XXH is an effect that is variably displayed in the "left", "middle", and "right" effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R of the effect display device 5 corresponding to the variable display of the special symbols in the special symbol game. It is a variation pattern specification command that specifies a variation pattern (variation time) such as a pattern. Here, XXH indicates that it is an unspecified hexadecimal number, and may be a value that is arbitrarily set according to the contents of instructions by the effect control command. In the variation pattern specification command, different EXT data are set according to the specified variation pattern.

Command 8CXXH is a variable display result designation command, and is an effect control command for designating variable display results such as special symbols and effect symbols. In the variable display result specification command, for example, as shown in FIG. ”, different EXT data are set according to the determination result (jackpot type determination result) as to which one of a plurality of types the jackpot type should be.

Among the variable display result designation commands, for example, as shown in FIG. 3B, the command 8C00H is the first variable display result designation command indicating the predetermined result that the variable display result is "no". The command 8C01H is a second variation display result specifying command for notifying the pre-determination result and the jackpot type determination result that the variation display result is "big hit" and the jackpot type is "probability variable jackpot A". The command 8C02H is a third variation display result specifying command for notifying the pre-determination result and the jackpot type determination result that the variation display result is "jackpot" and the jackpot type is "probable variable jackpot B". The command 8C03H is a fourth variation display result specification command for notifying the pre-determination result and the jackpot type determination result that the variation display result is "big hit" and the jackpot type is "non-probability variable jackpot".

The command 8F00H is a pattern confirmation command for designating stop (confirmation) of the variation of the performance symbols in the “left”, “middle” and “right” performance symbol display areas 5L, 5C and 5R of the performance display device 5 . The command 95XXH is a game state designation command that designates the current game state in the pachinko gaming machine 1. FIG. In the game state designation command, different EXT data are set according to the current game state in the pachinko gaming machine 1, for example. As a specific example, the command 9500H is the first game state designation command corresponding to the game state (low probability low base state, normal state) in which neither the time saving control nor the probability variation control is performed, and the command 9501H is the time saving control. It is a second game state designation command corresponding to a game state (low probability high base state, short working time state) in which probability variation control is not performed while being performed. In addition, the command 9502H is the third game state designation command corresponding to the game state (high probability low base state, time saving no probability change state) where the time saving control is not performed while the probability change control is performed, and the command 9503H is time saving control and probability change It is a fourth game state designation command corresponding to the game state (high-probability-high base state, time-saving probability-variable state) in which control is performed together.

The command A0XXH is a jackpot start designation command (also referred to as a “fanfare command”) for designating display of an effect image indicating the start of the jackpot gaming state. The command A1XXH is a large winning opening open notification command for notifying that the large winning opening is open in the jackpot gaming state. The command A2XXH is a post-opening notification command for the big winning opening to notify that the big winning opening has changed from the open state to the closed state in the big winning game state. The command A3XXH is a jackpot end designation command for designating display of an effect image at the end of the jackpot game state.

In the jackpot start designation command and the jackpot end designation command, for example, by setting the same EXT data as the variable display result designation command, different EXT data may be set according to the pre-determined result and the jackpot type determination result. . Alternatively, in the jackpot start designation command and the jackpot end designation command, the correspondence relationship between the pre-determined result and the jackpot type determination result and the set EXT data may be different from the correspondence relation in the variable display result designation command. . In the notification command during the opening of the big winning mouth and the notification command after opening the big winning mouth, for example, different EXT data corresponding to the number of rounds executed in the normal opening jackpot state or the short-term opening jackpot state (for example, "1" to "16") is set.

The command B100H is based on the fact that the game ball passing through (entering) the first starting winning hole formed by the normal winning ball device 6A is detected by the first starting hole switch 22A and the starting winning (first starting winning) occurs. , It is a first start winning designation command for notifying that the first start condition for executing the special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display 4A is satisfied. The command B200H is issued when a game ball passing through (entering) the second starting winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball device 6B is detected by the second starting opening switch 22B and a starting winning (second starting winning) occurs. Based on this, it is a second start winning designation command that notifies that the second starting condition for executing the special symbol game using the second special symbol in the second special symbol display 4B is satisfied.

Command B5XXH is a production control command for notifying the remaining number of times of time saving (number of fluctuations), and by setting EXT data according to the remaining number of times of saving time (number of fluctuations), the remaining number of times of time saving (number of fluctuations) is notified.

Command C1XXH is a first pending storage number notification command for notifying the first special figure pending storage number in order to be able to specify the number of special figure pending storage in the first pending storage display area 5D or the like. Command C2XXH is a second reserved storage number notification command for notifying the second special figure reserved storage number in order to be able to specify the special figure reserved storage number in the second reserved storage display area 5U or the like. The first pending memory number notification command is, for example, based on the fact that the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening and the first starting condition is satisfied, when the first starting opening winning designation command is transmitted , is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 . The second pending memory number notification command is, for example, based on the fact that the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning opening and the second starting condition is satisfied, when the second starting opening winning designation command is transmitted , is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 . In addition, the first reserved memory number notification command and the second reserved memory number notification command are used when either the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied (when the number of reserved memories decreases), the special game It may be transmitted in response to the start of execution or the like.

Instead of the first reserved storage number notification command and the second reserved storage number notification command, a total reserved storage number notification command for notifying the total reserved storage number may be transmitted. That is, a total pending storage number notification command may be used to report an increase (or decrease) in the total pending storage number.

The command C4XXH and the command C6XXH are effect control commands (winning determination result specification commands) indicating the content of the winning determination result. Among them, the command C4XXH is a symbol designating command indicating whether or not the variable display result will be a "big win" and the judgment result of the big win type (probability variation, non-probability variation, and sudden probability) as a result of determination at the time of winning. In addition, the command C6XXH is a variation category indicating whether the random number MR3 for variation pattern determination is a variation pattern of "non-reach", "super reach", and "other" as a result of determination at the time of winning. is a command.

The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, and includes a ROM 101 (Read Only Memory 101) for storing game control programs, fixed data, etc., and a game control work. A RAM 102 (Random Access Memory 102) that provides an area, a CPU 103 (Central Processing Unit 103) that performs control operations by executing a program for game control, and update of numerical data indicating random numbers independently from the CPU 103 It comprises a random number circuit 104 and an I/O 105 (Input/Output port 105).

As an example, in the game control microcomputer 100, the CPU 103 executes a program read from the ROM 101, thereby executing processing for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. FIG. At this time, the CPU 103 reads fixed data from the ROM 101, reads out fixed data from the ROM 101, writes various variable data to the RAM 102 and temporarily stores them in the variable data write operation, Variation data reading operation to read, CPU103 receives input of various signals from the outside of the game control microcomputer 100 via I / O105, CPU103 to the outside of the game control microcomputer 100 via I / O105 and a transmission operation for outputting various signals.

FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram illustrating random numbers counted on the main board 11 side. As shown in FIG. 4, in this embodiment, on the side of the main board 11, random number MR1 for special figure display result determination, random number MR2 for big hit type determination, random number MR3 for variation pattern determination, normal figure Numerical data indicating each of the random number values MR4 for display result determination is controlled so as to be countable. Random numbers other than these may be used in order to enhance the game effect. Random numbers used to control the progress of such games are also called game random numbers.

The random number circuit 104 may count numerical data representing part or all of these random numbers MR1 to MR4. The CPU 103 uses a random counter different from the random number circuit 104, such as a random counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154 shown in FIG. Numerical data indicating part of MR4 may be counted.

The random number MR1 for special figure display result determination is a random number used for determining whether or not to control the variable display result such as the special figure in the special figure game as "big win" to the big win game state. It takes a value in the range from "1" to "65536". The random number MR2 for judging the type of jackpot is used to determine the type of jackpot when the variable display result is "jackpot" to any one of "probable variable jackpot A", "probable variable jackpot B", and "non-probable variable jackpot". It is a random number, and takes a value in the range of "1" to "100", for example.

The random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is a random number value used to determine the variation pattern in the variation display of the special symbol or the effect symbol to one of a plurality of types prepared in advance, for example, "1" to " 997”.

The random number MR4 for judging the result of normal pattern display is used to determine whether the variable display result in the normal pattern display device 20 in the normal pattern display is "win" or "lose the normal pattern". It is a random number that can be set, and takes a value in the range of "3" to "13", for example.

FIG. 5 shows the variation pattern in this embodiment. In this embodiment, among the cases where the result of the variable display is "lost", the variable display is performed corresponding to each of the cases where the variable display mode of the production pattern is "non-reach" and the case where it is "reach". A plurality of variation patterns are prepared in advance for cases such as when the result is a "big hit". In addition, the variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variation display result is "loss" and the variation display mode of the production pattern is "non-reach" is called a non-reach variation pattern (also referred to as "non-reach variation variation pattern"), A variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variation display result is "loss" and the variation display mode of the effect symbol is "reach" is called a reach variation pattern (also referred to as "reach loss variation pattern"). Also, the non-reach variation pattern and the reach variation pattern are included in the loss variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variation display result is "loss". A variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variation display result is "big hit" is called a "big hit variation pattern".

The jackpot variation pattern and the reach variation pattern include a normal reach variation pattern in which a normal reach reach performance is executed, and a super reach variation pattern in which a super reach performance such as super reach α and super reach β is executed. In this embodiment, only one type of normal reach fluctuation pattern is provided, but the present invention is not limited to this, and like super reach, normal reach α, normal reach β, ... A normal reach variation pattern may be provided. Also, as for the super reach variation patterns, three or more super reach variation patterns such as super reach α, super reach β, and super reach γ may be provided.

As shown in FIG. 5, the special figure fluctuation time of the normal reach fluctuation pattern in which the reach performance of the normal reach in the present embodiment is executed is set shorter than the super reach α and super reach β which are the super reach fluctuation patterns. . In addition, regarding the special figure fluctuation time of the super reach variation pattern in which the reach effect of super reach such as super reach α and super reach β is executed in the present embodiment, the variation pattern in which the super reach effect of super reach β is executed However, the special figure fluctuation time is set longer than the fluctuation pattern in which the super reach production of super reach α is executed.

In this embodiment, as described above, the super reach β, the super reach α, and the normal reach are set so that the degree of expectation for the big hit becomes higher in the order of the variation display result of "big hit". In the reach fluctuation pattern, the longer the fluctuation time, the higher the expectation of a big hit.

Incidentally, in the present embodiment, as will be described later, these fluctuation patterns, for example, the type of non-reach, the type of normal reach, the type of super reach, etc., the type of fluctuation pattern is determined first. Therefore, instead of determining the variation pattern to be executed from the variation pattern belonging to the determined type, it is determined using only the random number MR3 for determining the variation pattern without determining these types. However, the present invention is not limited to this, for example, in addition to the random number MR3 for determining the variation pattern, a random number for determining the type of variation pattern is provided, and these random numbers for determining the type of variation pattern are provided. After first determining the type of the variation pattern from the random value, the variation pattern to be executed may be determined from the variation patterns belonging to the determined type.

The ROM 101 provided in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 stores various selection data, table data, etc. used to control the progress of the game in addition to the game control program. . For example, the ROM 101 stores data constituting a plurality of determination tables and setting tables prepared in advance for the CPU 103 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings. In addition, the ROM 101 stores table data constituting a plurality of command tables used by the CPU 103 to transmit control signals, which are various control commands, from the main board 11, and a plurality of types of variation patterns as shown in FIG. Table data and the like that constitute a fluctuation pattern table for each are stored.

FIG. 6 shows a configuration example of a display result determination table stored in the ROM 101. As shown in FIG. In this embodiment, as the display result determination table, a common display result determination table is used for the first special figure and the second special figure, but the present invention is not limited to this. and the second special figure may use separate display result determination tables.

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

In the display result determination table of the present embodiment, depending on whether the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a normal state or a time saving state (low probability state) or a variable probability state (high probability state), the special figure display result A numerical value (determined value) to be compared with the random number value MR1 for determination is assigned to the special figure display result of "big hit" or "loss".

In the display result determination table, the table data indicating the determination value to be compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is the determination result of whether or not to control the special figure display result as "big win" to the big win game state. It is data for judgment to be assigned. In the display result determination table of the present embodiment, when the gaming state is a variable probability state (high probability state), more determination values than when the normal state or time saving state (low probability state), "big hit" It is assigned to the special figure display result. As a result, in the variable probability state (high probability state) where the variable probability control is performed in the pachinko game machine 1, when the normal state or the time saving state (low probability state), the special figure display result is set as "big hit" and controlled to the big hit game state. Then, compared to the determined probability (about 1/300 in this embodiment), the probability of being determined when the special figure display result is set to "big hit" and controlled to the big hit game state becomes higher (about 1/30 in this embodiment). ). That is, in the display result determination table, when the game state in the pachinko game machine 1 is the probability variable state (high probability state), the probability of determining to control to the jackpot game state compared to the normal state or the time-saving state is higher. Judgment data is assigned to the decision result as to whether or not to control to the jackpot game state so as to increase.

FIG. 7 shows a configuration example of a jackpot type determination table stored in the ROM 101. As shown in FIG. In the jackpot type determination table of the present embodiment, when it is determined that the special figure display result is "jackpot" and the jackpot game state is controlled, based on the random number MR2 for jackpot type determination, the jackpot type can be any of a plurality of types. This table is referenced to determine In the jackpot type determination table, the special symbol for which variation display (fluctuation) was performed in the special symbol game is the first special symbol (special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A) or the second special symbol (second special symbol Depending on whether it is a special game by the symbol display device 4B, the numerical value (judgment value) to be compared with the random number value MR2 for judging the jackpot type is “non-probability variable”, “probability variable jackpot A”, “probability variable jackpot B ” are assigned to multiple types of jackpot types.

Here, the jackpot type in this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 7(B). A probability variable big win A and a probability variable big win B that shift to a high probability base state and a non-probability variable big win that shifts to a low probability high base state after the big win game state is ended are set.

In the big-hit game state by "probability-variable big win A" and the big-hit game state by "non-probability-variable big win", as described above, 16 rounds (so-called 16 rounds), which is a repetitive normal open jackpot. On the other hand, in the jackpot game state by the "probability variable jackpot B", as described above, five rounds (so-called five rounds) of changing the special variable winning ball device 7 to the first state advantageous to the player are repeatedly executed. It is a short-term open jackpot. Therefore, the "variable probability big hit A" may be called a 16 round (16R) variable probability big hit, and the "variable probability big hit B" may be called a 5 round (5R) probability variable big hit.

The high-accuracy control and the time-saving control executed after the end of the big win game state of the variable probability big win A and the variable probability big win B are continuously executed until the big win occurs again after the end of the big win game state. Therefore, when the regenerated big win is the variable probability big win A or the variable probability big win B, the high probability control and the time saving control are executed again after the big win game state is ended, so that the big win game state does not go through the normal state. It becomes a so-called continuous state, which occurs continuously.

On the other hand, the time-saving control executed after the end of the jackpot game state by the "non-probable variable jackpot" is that a predetermined number of special game games (100 times in this embodiment) are executed, or the predetermined number of special game games are executed. It ends by becoming a jackpot game state before is executed.

In the setting example of the jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. The assignment of judgment values to jackpot types is different. That is, when the variable special figure is the first special figure, the judgment value in the predetermined range (value in the range of "81" to "100") is assigned to the jackpot type of "probable variable big hit B" with a small number of rounds. On the other hand, when the variable special figure is the second special figure, the determination value is not assigned to the big hit type of "probability variable big hit B". With such setting, the jackpot type is determined to be one of a plurality of types based on the establishment of the first start condition for starting the special symbol game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A. When the jackpot type is determined to be one of a plurality of types based on the establishment of the second start condition for starting the special symbol game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B. , the ratio of determining the jackpot type to the "probability variable jackpot B" with a small number of rounds can be made different. In particular, in a special game using the second special figure, it is not decided to control the jackpot type to a short-term open jackpot state with a small number of rounds as "probability variable jackpot B", for example, by high opening control accompanying time saving control In a game state in which game balls tend to enter the second starting prize opening formed by the normal variable prize ball device 6B, frequent occurrence of a short-term open jackpot state in which few prize balls are obtained is avoided, and the interest in the game is reduced. can be prevented.

In addition, in the setting example of the jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. 7 (A), the allocation of the determination value for the "non-probable variation" jackpot type is whether the variable special figure is the first special figure or the second special figure Since it is the same regardless of whether the variable special figure is the first special figure or the second special figure, the probability of a non-variable big hit and the probability of a big hit are the same. ing.

Therefore, as described above, depending on whether the allocation of the determination value for the "variable probability big hit B" differs depending on whether the variable special figure is the first special figure or the second special figure, "variable probability big hit A ” also differs depending on whether the variable special figure is the first special figure or the second special figure. The case is set to be easier to determine than the case of the first special figure.

In addition, even if the variable special figure is the second special figure, the judgment value of a predetermined range different from the case where the variable special figure is the first special figure is assigned to the big hit type of "probability variable big hit B". may For example, when the variable special figure is the second special figure, a smaller determination value than when the variable special figure is the first special figure may be assigned to the "probability variable jackpot B" jackpot type. Alternatively, regardless of whether the variable special figure is the first special figure or the second special figure, common table data may be referenced to determine the jackpot type.

In addition, the ROM 101 also stores a variation pattern determination table for determining a variation pattern based on the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, and the variation pattern is selected from among the plurality of types described above according to the predetermined result. Determine one of the fluctuation patterns.

Specifically, as the variation pattern determination table, the big hit variation pattern determination table used when it is predetermined to make the special figure display result "big hit", and the special figure display result "off" A variation pattern determination table for losing is prepared in advance, which is used when it is determined in advance to do.

In the jackpot variation pattern determination table, each variation pattern of the normal reach jackpot variation pattern (PB1-1), the super reach α jackpot variation pattern (PB1-2), and the super reach β jackpot variation pattern (PB1-3) On the other hand, a predetermined random number within the range that the random number MR3 for determining the variation pattern can take is assigned as the determination value. In this embodiment, when the type of the jackpot is "variable probability big hit A" or "variable probability big hit B", super reach β is likely to be determined, and the type of jackpot is "non-variable big hit". In this case, since the super reach α is assigned so as to be easily determined, when the variation pattern of the super reach β is executed, it will not be "variable probability big hit A" or "variable probability big hit B". It is possible to raise the expectation of the player.

In addition, the fluctuation pattern determination table for loss includes the variation pattern determination table A for loss that is used when the number of pending memories is 1 or less, and the variation pattern determination table for loss that is used when the total number of pending memories is 2 to 4. A loss variation pattern determination table B, a loss variation pattern determination table C used when the total number of pending memories is 5 to 8, and a high base state in which time saving control is performed A variation pattern determination table D for deviation used for the above is prepared in advance.

In the variation pattern determination table for loss A, the variation pattern of non-reach loss without shortening (PA1-1), the variation pattern of normal reach loss (PA2-1), the variation pattern of super reach α loss (PA2-2), the super A predetermined random number within the range that the random number MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern can take is assigned as a judgment value to the fluctuation pattern (PA2-3) of the reach β deviation. In addition, in the variation pattern determination table for loss B, the variation pattern of shortened non-reach loss corresponding to the total number of retained memories of 2 to 4 (PA1-2), the variation pattern of normal reach loss (PA2-1), super A predetermined random value is assigned as a judgment value from the range that the random number MR3 for fluctuation pattern judgment can take for the fluctuation pattern of reach α deviation (PA2-2) and the fluctuation pattern of super reach β deviation (PA2-3). It is In addition, in the variation pattern determination table for loss C, the variation pattern of shortened non-reach loss corresponding to the total number of retained memories of 5 to 8 (PA1-3), the variation pattern of normal reach loss (PA2-1), super A predetermined random value is assigned as a judgment value from the range that the random number MR3 for fluctuation pattern judgment can take for the fluctuation pattern of reach α deviation (PA2-2) and the fluctuation pattern of super reach β deviation (PA2-3). It is In addition, in the deviation pattern determination table D, the variation pattern (PA1-4) of the shortened non-reach deviation corresponding to the time saving control, the variation pattern of the deviation of the normal reach (PA2-1), the variation pattern of the deviation of the super reach α (PA2-2), a predetermined random number within the possible range of the random number MR3 for determining the variation pattern is assigned as a determination value to the variation pattern (PA2-3) that is out of super reach β.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 5, the variation pattern (PA1-2) of non-reach deviation is shorter than the variation pattern (PA1-1) of non-reach deviation without shortening, and furthermore, the fluctuation pattern (PA1 The fluctuation time of the non-reach fluctuation pattern (PA1-3) is shorter than that of -2). Therefore, when the number of retained memories increases, a non-reach variation pattern with a short variation time is determined, making it easier to digest the retained memories, and the number of retained memories reaches the upper limit of 4. By starting winning when there is no reserve memory, it becomes difficult to generate useless starting prizes that are not reserved, and when the number of reserved memories is reduced, the fluctuation time is long. Determining the pattern (PA1-1) lengthens the time of the variable display, thereby preventing the loss of interest in the game due to the non-execution of the variable display.

The RAM 102 provided in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 may be a backup RAM partially or wholly backed up by a backup power supply created on a predetermined power supply board. That is, even if the power supply to the pachinko game machine 1 is stopped, the contents of part or all of the RAM 102 are preserved for a predetermined period (until the capacitor serving as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply becomes unable to supply power). be. In particular, at least the game state, that is, the data (such as the special process flag) corresponding to the control state of the game control means and the data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls may be saved in the backup RAM. The data corresponding to the control state of the game control means is data necessary for restoring the control state before the occurrence of a power failure or the like based on the data when the game is restored after a power failure or the like. Data corresponding to the control state and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are defined as data indicating the progress of the game.

Such RAM 102 is provided with a game control data holding area 150 as shown in FIG. there is The game control data holding area 150 shown in FIG. A control timer setting section 153 , a game control counter setting section 154 and a game control buffer setting section 155 are provided.

In the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A, although the game ball passes (enters) the first start prize opening formed by the normal prize ball device 6A and the start prize (first start prize) has occurred, it has not started yet. It stores the pending data of the special figure game (the special figure game using the first special figure on the first special symbol display device 4A). As an example, the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A is associated with the reservation number in the order of winning to the first start winning opening (the order of detection of the game ball), and the first start condition in the passage (entry) of the game ball Retained data such as random number MR1 for special figure display result determination, random number MR2 for jackpot type determination, and random number MR3 for variation pattern determination extracted from random number circuit 104 etc. by CPU 103 based on establishment. , until the number of stored data reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, "4"). The suspension data stored in the first special figure suspension storage unit 151A in this way indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is suspended, and the variation display result in this special figure game (special figure display (result), it becomes the reservation information that makes it possible to determine whether it will be a big hit or not.

In the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B, although the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball device 6B and the start winning (second starting winning) has occurred, it has not yet started. It stores the pending data of the special symbol game (the special symbol game using the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B). As an example, the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B is associated with the reservation number in the order of winning to the second start winning opening (the order of detection of the game ball), the second start condition in the passage (entry) of the game ball Retained data such as random number MR1 for special figure display result determination, random number MR2 for jackpot type determination, and random number MR3 for variation pattern determination extracted from random number circuit 104 etc. by CPU 103 based on establishment. , the number is stored until it reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, "4"). The suspension data stored in the second special figure suspension storage unit 151B in this way indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is suspended, and the variation display result in this special figure game (special figure display (result)), which makes it possible to determine whether or not it will be a big hit.

In addition, reservation information (first reservation information) based on the establishment of the first start condition due to the game ball passing (entering) the first start winning opening and the game ball passing (entering) the second start winning opening The suspension information (second suspension information) based on the establishment of the second starting prize by chance may be stored in association with the suspension number in the common suspension storage unit. In this case, starting opening data indicating which of the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening the game ball has passed through (entered) should be included in the holding information and stored in association with the holding number. .

The normal pattern reservation storage unit 151C stores the reservation information of the normal pattern game which is not yet started by the normal pattern display device 20 even though the game ball passing through the passage gate 41 is detected by the gate switch 21.例文帳に追加For example, the general pattern reservation storage unit 151C associates the game ball with the reservation number in the order in which it passed through the passage gate 41, and determines the general pattern display result extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 based on the passage of the game ball. Numerical data indicating the random number MR4 for use is stored as reserved data until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, "4").

The game control flag setting unit 152 is provided with a plurality of types of flags whose states can be updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko game machine 1 and the like. For example, the game control flag setting unit 152 stores data indicating a flag value and data indicating an ON state or an OFF state for each of a plurality of types of flags.

The game control timer setting unit 153 is provided with various timers used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko game machine 1 . For example, the game control timer setting unit 153 stores data indicating a timer value for each of a plurality of types of timers.

The game control counter setting unit 154 is provided with a plurality of types of counters for counting count values used to control the progress of the game in the pachinko game machine 1 . For example, the game control counter setting unit 154 stores data indicating the count value of each of a plurality of types of counters. Here, the game control counter setting unit 154 may be provided with a random counter for counting part or all of the game random numbers so that the CPU 103 can update it by software.

In the random counter of the game control counter setting unit 154, a random number that is not generated by the random number circuit 104, for example, numerical data representing the random numbers MR2 to MR4 is stored as a random count value, and according to the execution of the software by the CPU 103, Numerical data indicating each random number is updated regularly or irregularly. The software executed by the CPU 103 to update the random count value may be software for updating the random count value separately from the numeric data update operation in the random number circuit 104, or may be software extracted from the random number circuit 104. The random count value may be updated by performing predetermined processing such as scrambling processing or arithmetic processing on all or part of the numerical data.

The game control buffer setting unit 155 is provided with various buffers for temporarily storing data used to control the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 . For example, the game control buffer setting unit 155 stores data indicating buffer values in each of a plurality of types of buffers.

I / O 105 provided in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. and an output port for transmission.

As shown in FIG. 2, the performance control board 12 provides a performance control CPU 120 that performs control operations according to a program, a ROM 121 that stores performance control programs, fixed data, etc., and a work area for the performance control CPU 120. A RAM 122 that performs random number updating, a display control unit 123 that executes processing for determining the control content of the display operation in the effect display device 5, and the effect control CPU 120. A circuit 124 and an I/O 125 are mounted.

As an example, in the production control board 12, the production control CPU 120 executes the production control program read from the ROM 121, thereby executing processing for controlling the production operation by the production electric parts. At this time, the performance control CPU120 fixed data reading operation to read the fixed data from the ROM121, the performance control CPU120 writes various variable data to the RAM122 and temporarily stored variable data write operation, the performance control CPU120 to the RAM122 Variation data reading operation to read various variation data temporarily stored, effect control CPU 120 receives input of various signals from the outside of effect control board 12 via I / O 125, effect control CPU 120 I / A transmission operation for outputting various signals to the outside of the effect control board 12 via O125 is also performed.

The effect control CPU 120 , ROM 121 , and RAM 122 may be included in a one-chip effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board 12 .

The production control board 12 includes wiring for transmitting video signals to the production display device 5, wiring for transmitting sound effect signals as information signals indicating sound number data to the audio control board 13, Wiring and the like for transmitting illumination signals as information signals indicating LED data are connected to the LED control board 14 .

Also on the side of the effect control board 12, as with the main board 11, for example, random numbers (also called random numbers for effect) for determining the types of various effects such as advance notice effects are set.

The ROM 121 mounted on the production control board 12 shown in FIG. 2 stores various data tables used for controlling the production operation in addition to the production control program. For example, the ROM 121 stores table data that constitutes a plurality of determination tables prepared for the performance control CPU 120 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings, pattern data that constitutes various performance control patterns, and the like. there is

As an example, in the ROM 121, the production control CPU 120 is used to control the production operation by various production devices (for example, the production display device 5, the speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect LED 9 and the decoration LED, the production model, etc.). A performance control pattern table storing a plurality of types of performance control patterns to be performed is stored. The performance control pattern corresponds to various performance operations executed in accordance with the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and is composed of data indicating the content of the control. The production control pattern table may store, for example, a special figure fluctuation time production control pattern, a notice production control pattern, various production control patterns, and the like.

The effect control pattern at the time of special figure fluctuation corresponds to a plurality of types of variation patterns, and in the period from the start of the fluctuation of the special symbol in the special figure game to the derivation display of the fixed special symbol that is the result of the special figure display. , It consists of data indicating the control contents of various production operations such as production pattern fluctuation display operation, reach production, production display operation in re-lottery production, etc., or various production display operations not accompanied by production pattern fluctuation display. It is The notice effect control pattern is composed of, for example, data indicating the control contents of the effect operation to be the notice effect executed corresponding to the notice patterns for which a plurality of patterns are prepared in advance. Various effect control patterns correspond to various effect operations to be executed according to the progress of the game in the pachinko game machine 1, and are composed of data indicating the control contents.

Among the special figure fluctuation time production control patterns, for example, a plurality of types of ready-to-win production control patterns in which the production mode in each ready-to-win production is different for each variation pattern for executing the ready-to-win production may be included.

The RAM 122 mounted on the production control board 12 shown in FIG. 2 is provided with a production control data holding area (not shown) as an area for holding various data used for controlling the production operation. This performance control data holding area includes a performance control flag setting portion, a performance control timer setting portion, a performance control counter setting portion, and a performance control buffer setting portion.

The effect control flag setting unit includes a plurality of types of effect operation states, such as the display state of effect images on the screen of the effect display device 5, and states that can be updated according to effect control commands transmitted from the main board 11, for example. A flag is provided. For example, the effect control flag setting unit stores data indicating the value of the flag and data indicating the ON state or the OFF state for each of a plurality of types of flags.

The effect control timer setting unit is provided with a plurality of types of timers used for controlling the progress of various effect operations such as display operations of effect images on the screen of the effect display device 5, for example. For example, the effect control timer setting unit stores data indicating a timer value for each of a plurality of types of timers.

The production control counter setting section is provided with a plurality of types of counters used for controlling the progress of various production operations. For example, the effect control counter setting unit stores data indicating the count value of each of a plurality of types of counters.

The effect control buffer setting unit is provided with various buffers for temporarily storing data used for controlling the progress of various effect operations. For example, the effect control buffer setting unit stores data indicating buffer values in each of a plurality of types of buffers.

In this embodiment, in a predetermined area of the effect control buffer setting section, a start-winning command buffer for performing a reserved memory display in the first reserved memory display area 5D and the second reserved memory display area 5U is set. . In the start winning command buffer, the storage area (area corresponding to the buffer number "1" to "4") corresponding to the maximum value (for example, "4") of the total number of reserved memories of the first special figure reserved memory Each storage area stores data indicating whether or not there is a starting prize (specifically, "0" indicating no starting prize and "1" indicating that there is a starting prize). It should be noted that the data in the receive command buffer at the time of starting winning is, according to the reception of the first start winning designation command and the second start winning designation command, and the reception of the first fluctuation start command and the second fluctuation start command, described later. It is updated in the suspension display update process (S72, see FIG. 12) in the effect control process processing to be performed, and based on the data of the received command buffer at the time of starting winning after the update, the first suspension storage display area 5D and the second suspension The pending memory display in the memory display area 5U is updated.

Specifically, when the first start winning designation command is received based on the start winning to the first start winning opening, a round white While the display is newly added, when the first fluctuation start command is received based on the fact that the fluctuation of the first special figure is newly started, the highest of the reserved memory display in the first reserved memory display area 5D A reserved display is made so that the upper (reserved memory that started winning first) white display is erased and the other white white displays are shifted in a predetermined direction (for example, leftward). update. Similarly, when the second start winning designation command is received based on the start winning to the second start winning opening, a round white display is displayed in the reserved memory display in the second reserved memory display area 5U. While newly added, when the second fluctuation start command is received based on the fact that the fluctuation of the second special figure is newly started, the highest ( The holding display is updated so that the round white display of the holding memory that started winning first is erased, and the other round white displays are shifted (moved) in a predetermined direction (for example, leftward direction). do.

Next, the progress of the game in the pachinko game machine 1 will be schematically described. In the pachinko game machine 1, the normal symbol display device 20 executes the variable display of the normal symbols such that the game ball passing through the passage gate 41 provided in the game area is detected by the gate switch 21 shown in FIG. After the normal pattern start condition is satisfied, for example, the previous normal game is completed, based on the establishment of the normal pattern start condition for starting the variable display of the normal pattern, the normal pattern display device 20 The Fuzu game is started.

In this general pattern game, after the normal pattern variation is started, when a predetermined time as the general pattern variation time elapses, the fixed normal symbol resulting from the variation display of the normal symbol is stopped and displayed (derived display). At this time, if a specific normal pattern (normal pattern hit pattern) such as a number indicating "7" is stop-displayed as the fixed normal pattern, the variable display result of the normal pattern becomes "normal pattern hit". On the other hand, if a normal pattern other than a normal pattern per pattern, such as a number or symbol other than a number indicating "7", is stopped and displayed as a fixed normal pattern, the fluctuation display result of the normal pattern will be "normal pattern lost". Become. In response to the fact that the variable display result of the normal pattern is "normal pattern hit", the movable wing pieces of the electric tulip constituting the normal variable winning ball device 6B are moved to the tilted position, and expansion open control (tilt control) is performed. After a predetermined time has elapsed, normal open control is performed to return to the vertical position.

After the first start condition is satisfied, such as when the game ball passing through (entering) the first start prize opening formed in the normal winning ball device 6A is detected by the first start opening switch 22A shown in FIG. A special symbol game by the first special symbol display 4A is started based on the establishment of the first start condition due to the end of the previous special symbol game or the jackpot game state. In addition, the second starting condition is established by detecting the game ball passing through (entering) the second starting winning opening formed in the normal variable winning ball device 6B by the second starting opening switch 22B shown in FIG. Afterwards, when the second start condition is met, for example, the previous special game or the jackpot game state is completed, the special game by the second special symbol display device 4B is started.

In the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B, after the variable display of the special symbol is started, when the variable display time as the special symbol variation time elapses, the variable display of the special symbol is performed. Derivation display of the finalized special symbol (special symbol display result) as a result. At this time, if a specific special pattern (big hit pattern) is stop-displayed as a fixed special pattern, it becomes a "big hit" as a specific display result, and if a special pattern different from the big hit pattern is stopped-displayed as a fixed special pattern, " "out of line". In addition, a predetermined special pattern (small winning pattern) different from the big winning pattern may be stop-displayed, and when the predetermined special pattern (small winning pattern) as the predetermined display result is stopped and displayed. , It is only necessary to control to a small winning game state as a special game state different from the big winning game state.

After the variation display result in the special game becomes a ``big win'', the game is controlled to a big win game state as a specific game state in which a round advantageous to the player (also called a ``round game'') is executed a predetermined number of times.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment, as an example, the special symbols representing the numbers ``3'', ``5'', and ``7'' are used as big hit symbols, and the special symbols indicating the symbol ``-'' are used as losing symbols. Each symbol such as a big hit symbol or a losing symbol in the special symbol game by the first special symbol indicator 4A may be a special symbol different from each symbol in the special symbol game by the second special symbol indicator 4B. However, the common special symbol in both special symbol games may be a big hit symbol or a losing symbol.

After the big win symbol is stopped and displayed as the fixed special symbol in the special game and becomes "big win" as the specific display result, in the big win game state, the big winning entrance door of the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened for a predetermined upper limit time. The big winning opening is opened during a period (for example, 29 seconds or 0.1 seconds) or until a predetermined number (for example, 9) of winning balls are generated. As a result, a round is executed in which the special variable winning ball device 7 is placed in the first state (open state) advantageous to the player.

A special variable prize winning ball device is provided by opening the big prize winning port door during the execution of the round, receiving the game balls falling on the surface of the game board 2, and then closing the big prize winning port. 7 is changed to a second state (closed state) that is disadvantageous to the player to end one round. The round, which is the opening cycle of the big winning opening, can be repeatedly executed until the number of executions reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, "16"). It should be noted that even before the number of executions of the round reaches the upper limit, the execution of the round may be terminated when a predetermined condition is established (for example, the game ball did not win the prize in the big winning opening). .

Of the rounds in the jackpot game state, the rounds in which the upper limit time for the special variable winning ball device 7 to be in the first state (open state) advantageous to the player is relatively long (for example, 29 seconds) are usually open. Also called a round. On the other hand, a round in which the upper limit time for which the special variable winning ball device 7 is in the first state (open state) is relatively short (for example, 0.1 seconds) is also called a short-term open round.

Of the special symbols showing the numbers ``3'', ``5'', and ``7'' which are the jackpot patterns, the special pattern indicating the number ``7'' is a jackpot pattern corresponding to the probability variable jackpot A to be described later, and the number ``5''. The special symbols representing numbers are jackpot symbols corresponding to probability variable jackpots B, which will be described later. In a jackpot game state (normally open jackpot state) controlled after a jackpot pattern of "3" or "7" is derived as a fixed special pattern in the special game, the jackpot door of the special variable prize ball device 7 is opened. A special variable winning is achieved by opening the big winning opening during a period until a predetermined upper limit time (for example, 29 seconds) elapses or until a predetermined number (for example, 9) of winning balls are generated. A round for changing the ball device 7 to a first state (open state) advantageous to the player is repeatedly executed a first number of times (for example, 16 times). Incidentally, the normal open jackpot state is also referred to as a first specific game state.

Of the special symbols showing the numbers ``3'', ``5'', and ``7'', which are the jackpot symbols, the special symbols indicating the number ``3'' are the jackpot symbols corresponding to the non-probable variable jackpots described later, and are the special variable. The large winning opening door of the winning ball device 7 is closed during a period until a predetermined upper limit time (for example, 29 seconds) elapses or until a predetermined number (for example, 9) of winning balls are generated. A round for changing the special variable winning ball device 7 to the first state (open state) advantageous to the player by opening the state is repeated for the first number of times (for example, 16 times) like the probability variable jackpot A. .

As fixed special symbols in the special symbol game, among the special symbols representing the numbers ``3'', ``5'' and ``7'' which are the jackpot symbols, the special symbol indicating the number ``5'' is derived and then controlled. In the jackpot game state (short-term open jackpot state), the upper limit time for changing the special variable winning ball device 7 to the first state advantageous to the player in each round (the period in which the big winning gate is opened by the big winning gate door) The upper limit) is the same as the predetermined period in the normal open big win state, but the round for changing the special variable winning ball device 7 to the first state (open state) advantageous to the player is the first number of times in the normal open big win state ( A second number of iterations (eg, 5), which is less than 16, is performed. It should be noted that the short-term open jackpot state is also referred to as a second specific game state. In these short-term open jackpot states, the number of rounds is set to 5 times, which is the second count, but the number of rounds is the same as the first count (for example, 16 times) in the normal open jackpot state. On the other hand, the upper limit time for changing the special variable winning ball device 7 to the first state advantageous to the player in each round after a predetermined number (for example, 6) ) is set to a second period (for example, 0.1 seconds) shorter than the first period in the normal open jackpot state, so that the substantial number of rounds may be made smaller than in the normal open jackpot state.

In such a short-term open big win state, it is sufficient if the expected value of the winning balls (prize balls) to be obtained is less than in the normal open big win state because the number of rounds is smaller than in the normal open big win state. In these short-term open jackpot states, by setting the opening period of the big winning opening to be the second period (0.1 second, etc.) for all rounds, it is practically impossible to obtain balls (prize balls). A jackpot game state may also be set. That is, in the jackpot game state as the short-term open round specific game state, the period during which the game ball is changed to the first state where the game ball easily passes (enters) the big winning hole in each round is longer than the first period in the normal open round specific game state. At least one of the short second period and the number of rounds executed is the second round number less than the first round number in the normal open round specific game state. It is acceptable if the amount of balls (prize balls) that can be obtained is smaller than that in the big hit state.

In the "left", "middle", "right" performance symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R provided in the performance display device 5, a special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and , and the special symbol game using the second special symbol on the second special symbol display device 4B, corresponding to the start of any one of the special symbol games, the variable display of the performance symbols is started. A period from the start of the variable display of the performance symbols to the end of the variable display due to the stop display of the fixed performance symbols in the "left", "middle" and "right" performance symbol display areas 5L, 5C and 5R. Then, the variable display state of the production pattern may become a predetermined ready-to-win state.

Here, the ready-to-win state means a performance symbol that is not stopped and displayed yet when the performance symbols stopped and displayed in the display area of the performance display device 5 constitute a part of the jackpot combination (“ready-to-win fluctuation pattern”). ) is a display state in which fluctuation continues, or a display state in which all or part of the performance symbols fluctuate synchronously while constituting all or part of the big hit combination. Specifically, in some of the "left", "middle", "right" production design display areas 5L, 5C, 5R (for example, "left" and "right" production design display areas 5L, 5R, etc.) When the performance symbols (for example, the performance symbols showing the alphanumeric characters of "7") constituting the determined jackpot combination are stopped and displayed, the remaining performance symbol display areas (for example, "medium" performance) that are not yet stopped are displayed. In the pattern display area 5C, etc.), the display state in which the production pattern is fluctuating, or the production pattern is a big hit in all or part of the "left", "middle", and "right" production pattern display areas 5L, 5C, 5R. It is a display state that fluctuates synchronously while forming all or part of a combination.

In addition, in response to reaching the ready-to-win state, the variation speed of the production pattern is reduced, or a character image (a production image imitating a person or the like) different from the production pattern is displayed in the display area of the production display device 5. Or, by changing the display mode of the background image, reproducing and displaying a moving image different from the production pattern, or changing the fluctuation mode of the production pattern, a production operation different from before reaching the ready-to-win state is executed. may be Such effect operations such as display of character images, changes in the display mode of background images, replay display of moving images, and changes in the variation of effect patterns are referred to as ready-to-win effect display (or simply ready-to-win effect). In the ready-to-win effect, not only the display operation in the effect display device 5, but also the sound output operation by the speakers 8L and 8R, the lighting operation (blinking operation) in the light emitting body such as the game effect LED 9, etc. are performed before reaching the ready-to-win state. may also include operating modes that differ from the operating modes of .

As the effect action in the ready-to-win effect, a plurality of types of effect patterns (also referred to as "ready-to-win patterns") having different operation modes (ready-to-win mode) may be prepared in advance. Then, the possibility of becoming a "big hit" (also referred to as "reliability" or "big hit reliability") differs in each reach mode. That is, it is possible to vary the possibility that the variable display result will be a "big win" depending on which one of the plurality of ready-to-win effects is executed.

As an example, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5, reach modes such as normal reach, super reach α, and super reach β are set in advance. Then, when super reach states such as super reach α and super reach β appear, there is a possibility that the variable display result will be a "big hit" (big hit expectation) compared to the case where the reach state of normal reach appears. becomes higher. Furthermore, in this embodiment, in the reach modes of super reach α and super reach β, when super reach β appears, the variable display result is more “big hit” than when super reach α appears. There is a high degree of expectation for a big hit (degree of expectation for a big hit: super reach β> super reach α> normal reach).

In addition, in this embodiment, as will be described later, in reach, the fluctuation time is set so that super reach β>super reach α>normal reach (see FIG. 5). Expectations are rising.

During the variable display of the production pattern, unlike the ready-to-win effect, the variable display state of the production pattern may be in the ready-to-win state, and the variable display result may be a "big hit". A variable display effect such as "slip" or "pseudo run" for notifying the player may be executed depending on the variable display mode of the effect symbols. Whether or not to execute the “slip” or “pseudo run” variable display effect may be determined on the main board 11 side in response to the determination of the variation pattern. It should be noted that regardless of the variation pattern determined on the main board 11 side, the effect control board 12 side may determine whether or not to execute the "slipping" variable display effect.

During the variable display of the production pattern, unlike the variable display production such as the ready-to-win production, for example, a predetermined production image is displayed, an image display as a message, audio output, LED lighting, etc. Due to the production operation different from the variable display operation, the variable display state of the production pattern may be in the ready-to-win state, the ready-to-win production by super reach may be executed, and the variable display result is "big hit". A notice effect may be executed to notify the player in advance that there is a possibility of becoming. The production operation as the advance notice production is in the variable display state of the production design after the production design fluctuation display is started in all of the production design display areas 5L, 5C and 5R of "left", "middle" and "right". is executed (started) before the reach state (before the performance symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in the "left" and "right" performance symbol display areas 5L, 5R). Further, the advance notice performance for notifying that the variable display result may be a "big hit" may include one executed after the variable display state of the performance symbols becomes the ready-to-win state.

The advance notice effect may include a pending display advance notice effect. The pending display notice effect is based on changes in the display mode such as the pending display of the special game before the start of the variable display to be notified of the possibility that the variable display result will be a "big hit". It is a suggested preview production. In particular, the effect that continuously foretells the possibility that the variable display result will be a "big hit" over the variable display of the performance symbols that are executed multiple times corresponding to multiple special games is a continuous announcement effect (continuous Also called performance). While the special game is executed once, after temporarily stopping and displaying the performance symbols, the performance symbols are changed again (pseudo continuous variation, re-variation) for a predetermined number of times, and are simulated. In a game machine that executes a ``pseudo-continuous'' variation display effect that makes it appear as if the variation display is being performed a plurality of times, the result of the variation display is a ``jackpot'' over the plurality of pseudo-variation displays. The continuous announcement effect (continuous effect) also includes the announcement effect that continuously announces the possibility etc.

When a special symbol that is a winning symbol is stopped and displayed (derived) as a fixed special symbol in the special symbol game, the variable display state of the performance symbol does not enter the ready-to-win state after the variable display of the performance symbol is started. , there is a case where a fixed effect symbol that is a predetermined non-reach combination is stopped and displayed. Such a variable display mode of effect symbols is referred to as a "non-reach" (also referred to as "normal failure") variable display mode when the variable display result is "loss".

When a special symbol that becomes a lost symbol is stopped and displayed (derived) as a fixed special symbol in the special symbol game, the variable display state of the performance symbol becomes a ready-to-win state after the variable display of the performance symbol is started. Correspondingly, after the ready-to-win effect is executed, or without the ready-to-win effect being executed, the determined effect symbol that becomes a predetermined ready-to-win losing combination may be stop-displayed. Such a variable display result of the production pattern is called a variable display mode of "ready-to-win" (also referred to as "ready-to-miss") when the variable display result is "loss".

When the jackpot pattern indicating the number "3" among the special patterns to be the jackpot pattern is stopped and displayed as the fixed special pattern in the special pattern game, it corresponds to the ready-to-win state of the variable display state of the effect pattern. Then, after a predetermined ready-to-win performance is executed, fixed performance symbols that are a predetermined normal big win combination (also called ``unprobable variable big win combination'') among a plurality of kinds of big win combinations are stopped and displayed. It should be noted that the non-probability variable jackpot combination may be stop-displayed as the fixed effect symbol without executing the ready-to-win effect.

Fixed performance symbols that are normal jackpot combinations (unprobable variable jackpot combinations) are variably displayed in the respective “left”, “middle” and “right” performance symbol display areas 5L, 5C and 5R of the performance display device 5, for example. Among the production patterns with pattern numbers "1" to "8", one of the production patterns with even numbers "2", "4", "6", and "8" is "left", " Any pattern may be used as long as it is stop-displayed along a predetermined effective line in the respective effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the "middle" and "right". The performance symbols having the even numbers "2", "4", "6" and "8" constituting the normal jackpot combination are called normal symbols (also called "non-variable symbols").

After a predetermined ready-to-win performance is executed in response to the determined special symbols in the special game becoming the normal jackpot symbols, the determined performance symbols of the normal jackpot combination (non-probable variable jackpot combination) are stop-displayed. The variable display mode is called a variable display mode (also referred to as "jackpot type") of "non-probable variation" (also referred to as "normal jackpot") when the variable display result is "big hit". It should be noted that the normal jackpot combination (non-probability variable jackpot combination) may be stop-displayed as the finalized game pattern without executing the ready-to-win game effect. Based on the fact that the variation display result is ``big hit'' in the ``non-variable'' jackpot type, control is performed to the normal open jackpot state, and after the end, time reduction control (time reduction control) is performed. By performing the time-saving control, the variation display time of the special symbols in the special symbol game (special symbol variation time) is shortened compared to the normal state. In addition, in the time saving control, as will be described later, the winning frequency of normal symbols is increased, and the frequency of winning to the normal variable winning ball device 6B is increased, so-called electronic chew support is implemented. Here, the normal state is a normal game state different from a specific game state such as a jackpot game state, and the initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, when the system is reset, after the power is turned on) The same control as in the state where the initialization process is executed) is performed. In the time-saving control, one of the following conditions is met first: the special game is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) after the end of the jackpot gaming state, or the variable display result is a "jackpot". Sometimes you just have to quit.

As fixed special symbols in the special symbol game, among the special symbols that are the big hit symbols, when the probability variable jackpot symbols such as the special symbols indicating the number "7" are stopped and displayed, the variable display state of the performance symbols is the ready-to-win state. After the ready-to-win performance similar to the case where the variable display mode of the performance symbols is "normal" is executed corresponding to the event, the fixed performance symbols become a predetermined probability variable big hit combination among a plurality of types of jackpot combinations. may stop appearing. In addition, without executing the ready-to-win effect, the variable probability big hit combination may be stop-displayed as the fixed effect symbol. The finalized effect pattern that becomes the probability variable big hit combination is, for example, the pattern number that is variably displayed in the "left", "middle", and "right" effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R in the effect display device 5 is "1". - Of the production patterns of "8", the production pattern with the pattern number "7" is a predetermined effective line in each of the "left", "middle", and "right" production pattern display areas 5L, 5C, 5R. It is sufficient if they are stopped and displayed all together at the top. A performance symbol having a symbol number "7" constituting a probability variation jackpot combination is called a probability variation symbol. When variable probability big winning patterns are stop-displayed as fixed special patterns in a special pattern game, fixed performance patterns which are usually a big winning combination may be stop-displayed as a result of variable display of performance patterns.

As the fixed special symbols in the special symbol game, among the special symbols that become the short-term open round big hit symbols, when the probability variable big hit symbols such as the special symbols showing the number "5" are stopped and displayed, the variable display state of the effect symbols is displayed. After the same ready-to-win performance as when the variation display mode of the performance symbols is "normal" is executed in response to the reaching of the ready-to-win state, a predetermined probability variable big-win combination is obtained among a plurality of types of big-win combinations. The fixed production pattern may be stopped and displayed. In addition, without executing the ready-to-win effect, the variable probability big hit combination may be stop-displayed as the fixed effect symbol. The finalized effect pattern that becomes the probability variable jackpot combination is, for example, the symbol number "1" that is variably displayed in the "left", "middle", and "right" effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R of the effect display device 5. ~ Among the production patterns of "8", one of the production patterns whose pattern number is an odd number other than "7", "1", "3", "5" is "left", "middle", "right , as long as they are stop-displayed together on a predetermined effective line in each of the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. The effect symbols having the symbol numbers "1", "3", and "5" constituting the probability variable jackpot combination are called probability variable symbols like the above-described effect symbol "7". In addition, when the probability variable big hit pattern is stopped and displayed as the fixed special pattern in the special game, even if the fixed production pattern that is the normal big hit combination is stopped and displayed as a result of the variable display of the production pattern. good.

Regardless of whether the fixed effect pattern is the normal jackpot combination or the probability variable jackpot combination, the variable display mode in which the probability variable jackpot pattern is stop-displayed as the fixed special pattern in the special game results in a "jackpot" as a variable display result. It is called a variable display mode (also referred to as "jackpot type") of "probability variation" in the case. In addition, in this embodiment, it is controlled to the normal open jackpot state based on the result of the variable display result of "7" as a fixed special pattern among the jackpot types of "probability variation", and the end of that. Later, probability variation control (probability variation control) is performed along with time saving control. On the other hand, it is controlled to a short-term open jackpot state based on the fact that it becomes a "jackpot" as a result of the fluctuation display of "5" as a fixed special pattern among the jackpot types of "probability variation", and after that, time-saving control is performed. Along with this, probability variation control (probability variation control) is performed.

By performing these variable probability control, the probability that the variable display result (special figure display result) in each special figure game is "big hit" is improved to be higher than in the normal state. The variable probability control may be ended when the condition that the variable display result becomes "big hit" after the end of the big win game state and the control to the big win game state is established again. In addition, like the time saving control, when the special figure game of a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times the same as the time saving number of times or 90 times different from the time saving number of times) is executed after the end of the jackpot gaming state, the variable probability control is terminated. may Also, even if the probability variable control is ended when the probability variable drop lottery executed each time the special game is started after the end of the jackpot game state is determined to end the probability variable control. good.

When the time reduction control is performed, the normal pattern display device 20 controls the normal pattern fluctuation time (normal pattern fluctuation time) in the normal pattern game to be shorter than in the normal state, and the normal pattern fluctuation in each normal pattern game. Control to improve the probability that the display result will be a "normal hit" than in the normal state, tilting control of the movable wing in the normal variable winning ball device 6B based on the variable display result being a "normal hit" control to make the tilting control time longer than in the normal state, control to increase the tilting number of times than in the normal state, etc. Control (electric chew support control) that is advantageous to the player is performed by increasing the possibility that the starting condition is satisfied. In this way, the control that makes it easier for the game ball to enter the second starting winning hole with the time saving control and is advantageous for the player is also called high opening control. As the high opening control, any one of these controls may be performed, or a combination of a plurality of controls may be performed.

By performing the high opening control, the frequency of the second start winning opening being in the enlarged open state is increased compared to when the high opening control is not performed. As a result, the second start condition for executing the special game using the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 4B is easily satisfied, and the special symbol game can be executed frequently. In addition, the time until the fluctuation display result becomes "big hit" is shortened. The period during which the high opening control can be executed is also referred to as the high opening control period, and this period may be the same as the period during which the time reduction control is performed.

A game state in which both the time saving control and the high opening control are performed is also referred to as a time saving state or a high base state. In addition, the game state in which probability variation control is performed is also referred to as probability variation state or high probability state. A game state in which time saving control and high opening control are performed along with probability variable control is also referred to as a high probability high base state. Although it is not set as a game state to be controlled in this embodiment, the variable probability state in which only the variable probability control is performed and the time saving control and the high open control are not performed is also referred to as a high probability low base state. In addition, only the game state in which time-saving control and high open control are performed along with variable probability control is sometimes called a "variable probability state", and in order to distinguish it from the high-probability low base state, it is sometimes called a variable probability state with short time. On the other hand, the probability variable state (high probability low base state) where only the probability variable control is performed and the time saving control and the high open control are not performed is called the probability variable state without time saving in order to distinguish it from the high probability high base state. A time saving state in which time saving control and high open control are performed without performing probability variable control is also referred to as a low probability high base state. The normal state in which probability variation control, time saving control and high opening control are not performed is also referred to as a low probability low base state. When at least one of time saving control and variable probability control is performed in a game state other than the normal state, the special game can be executed frequently, and the probability that the variation display result in each special game will be a "big hit". is increased, it becomes an advantageous state for the player. A game state advantageous to the player different from the jackpot game state is also called a special game state.

A re-lottery performance may be executed during the variable display of performance symbols in which the fixed performance symbols are a non-probability variable big hit combination or a probability variable big win combination. In the re-lottery effect, after temporarily stopping and displaying the effect symbols that are usually a big hit combination in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R in the effect display device 5, for example, “left , ``middle'', and ``right'' performance pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the same performance patterns are varied again, and the performance patterns (probability variation patterns) to be a probability variable big hit combination and a normal big hit. One of the performance symbols (normal symbols) to be combined is stopped and displayed (final stop display) as a fixed performance symbol. Here, when the re-lottery performance is executed when the jackpot type is "non-probability variable", as the re-lottery performance, the temporary stop-displayed performance pattern is re-varied, and then the finalized performance pattern that becomes the normal jackpot combination. It suffices if a re-lottery failure effect that derives and displays is performed. On the other hand, when the re-lottery performance is executed when the jackpot type is ``probability variable'', as the re-lottery performance, the performance symbols temporarily stopped and displayed are changed again, and then the probability variable big hit combination is established. A re-lottery winning effect of stopping and displaying the pattern may be executed, and a re-lottery losing effect may be executed.

After deriving and displaying the fixed effect symbols that are the normal jackpot combinations (non-variable jackpot combinations), at the start of the jackpot game state, during the execution of the round in the jackpot game state, or when any round ends in the jackpot game state. The period from the start of the next round to the start of the next round, the period from the end of the final round in the jackpot gaming state to the start of the next variable display game, etc. Whether or not to control the variable state A promotion effect during a big hit, which is a notification effect, may be executed. Incidentally, the notification effect similar to the promotion effect during the big win may be executed during the first variation display game after the end of the big win game state. In the jackpot game state, the middle-big-hit promotion effect executed after the final round is finished is sometimes called "ending promotion effect".

In the promotion effect during the jackpot, there is a successful promotion effect during the jackpot that informs that there is a promotion in which the game state is in a definite state even though the confirmed production pattern is a normal jackpot combination, and that there is no promotion in a definite state. There is a promotion failure production during the big hit to notify. For example, in the promotion effect during the big hit, the effect pattern is variably displayed in the display area of the effect display device 5, and either the normal pattern or the probability variable pattern is stopped and displayed as the result of the effect display, or the effect pattern is variably displayed. By displaying a different effect image or the like, it is possible to inform the player of the presence or absence of a promotion to a variable probability state so that the player can recognize it.

Next, the operation (action) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this embodiment will be described. In the main board 11, when power supply from a predetermined power supply board is started, the game control microcomputer 100 is activated, and the CPU 103 executes a predetermined process which is a game control main process. When the game control main process is started, the CPU 103 performs necessary initial settings after setting interruption prohibition. In this initial setting, for example, the RAM 102 is cleared. In addition, register setting of the CTC (counter/timer circuit) built in the game control microcomputer 100 is performed. As a result, thereafter, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 at predetermined time intervals (for example, 2 milliseconds), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute timer interrupt processing. When the initial setting is completed, the loop processing is entered after enabling interrupts. In addition, in the game control main process, after executing the process for restoring the internal state of the pachinko game machine 1 to the state at the time of the last power supply stop, the loop process may be entered.

When the CPU 103 that has executed such game control main processing receives an interrupt request signal from the CTC and accepts the interrupt request, it executes the game control timer interrupt processing shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the timer interrupt process for game control shown in FIG. 9 is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process, thereby, through the switch circuit 110, the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, and the second start port. The states of detection signals input from various switches such as the switch 22B and the count switch 23 are determined (S11). Subsequently, by executing predetermined main-side error processing, an abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko game machine 1 is performed, and a warning can be generated if necessary according to the diagnosis result (S12). After that, by executing a predetermined information output process, data such as jackpot information, starting information, and probability variation information supplied to a hall management computer arranged outside the pachinko gaming machine 1, for example, is output (S13). ).

Following the information output process, a game random number update process for updating at least part of the game random numbers such as the random numbers MR1 to MR4 used on the main board 11 side is executed (S14). After that, the CPU 103 executes a special symbol process (S15). In the special symbol process processing, the value of the special symbol process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol are displayed. Various processes are selected and executed in order to control the display operation of the display device 4B, set the opening/closing operation of the big winning hole in the special variable winning ball device 7, and the like in accordance with predetermined procedures.

Following the special symbol process, the normal symbol process is executed (S16). CPU103, by executing the normal symbol process processing, controls the display operation of the normal symbol display device 20 (for example, lighting and extinguishing of the segment LED), the variable display of the normal symbol and the movement of the normal variable winning ball device 6B. It enables setting of the tilting operation of the wing.

After executing the normal symbol process processing, the CPU 103 executes the command control processing to transmit the control command from the main board 11 to the sub-side control boards such as the effect control board 12 (S17). As an example of these, in the command control process, corresponding to the setting in the command transmission table specified by the value of the transmission command buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155, among the output ports included in the I / O 105, After setting the control data to the output port for transmitting the performance control command to the performance control board 12, the performance control INT signal is turned on for a predetermined time by setting the predetermined control data to the output port of the performance control INT signal. By setting the state to the OFF state, etc., it is possible to transmit the effect control command based on the setting in the command transmission table. After executing the command control process, the game control timer interrupt process is terminated after setting the interrupt permission state.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in S15 shown in FIG. 9 as the special symbol process process. In this special symbol process process, the CPU 103 first executes a starting winning process (S21). After executing the starting winning process, the CPU 103 selects and executes one of the processes of S22 to S29 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152.

In the starting winning process of S21, it is determined whether or not there is a first starting winning prize or a second starting winning prize by the first starting opening switch 22A or the second starting opening switch 22B, and if there is a winning, a special figure display result Random number MR1 for judgment, random number MR2 for big hit type judgment, and random number MR3 for fluctuation pattern judgment are extracted, and in the case of the first start winning, an empty entry in the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A If it is the second start winning, it is stored in the top of the empty entry in the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B.

The special symbol normal process of S22 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "0". In this special symbol normal process, the first special symbol indicator 4A and the second special symbol are based on the presence or absence of suspension data stored in the first special symbol suspension storage unit 151A and the second special symbol suspension storage unit 151B. It is determined whether or not to start the special figure game by the display 4B. In addition, in the special symbol normal process, based on the numerical data indicating the random number MR1 for judging the special symbol display result, it is determined whether or not the variation display result of the special symbol or the performance symbol is a "big hit". Decide (pre-determine) before it is derived and displayed. Furthermore, in the special symbol normal processing, in response to the variable display result of the special symbols in the special symbol game, the fixed special symbol (jackpot symbol or Either of the missing symbols) is set. In the special symbol normal process, when the variable display result of the special symbol and the effect symbol is determined in advance, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "1".

The variation pattern setting process of S23 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 set using numerical data indicating the random number MR3 for determining the variation pattern based on the result of prior determination of whether or not the variation display result is a "big hit". It includes processing to determine whether When the variation pattern setting process is executed and the variation display of the special symbol is started, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "2".

By the special symbol normal process of S22 and the variation pattern setting process of S23, the variation pattern including the variation display time of the fixed special symbol, the special symbol, and the effect symbol, which is the result of the variation display of the special symbol, is determined. That is, the special symbol normal processing and the variation pattern setting processing use the random number MR1 for determining the special symbol display result, the random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the random number MR3 for determining the variation pattern, using the special symbol and the effect symbol. includes processing for determining the variable display mode of

The special symbol variation process of S24 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "2". This special symbol variation processing includes a process of setting for varying the special symbols in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and the elapsed time from when the special symbol starts to vary. It includes a process to measure . For example, each time the special symbol variation process of S24 is executed, the special figure variation timer value, which is the stored value in the special figure variation timer provided in the game control timer setting unit 153, is subtracted by 1 or added by 1, and the first Regardless of whether it is a special game using the first special symbol on the special symbol display device 4A or a special symbol game using the second special symbol on the second special symbol display device 4B, a common timer elapses A time measurement is made. Also, it is determined whether or not the measured elapsed time has reached the special figure variation time corresponding to the variation pattern. In this way, the special symbol variation processing of S24 includes the variation of the special symbol in the special symbol game using the first special symbol on the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol on the second special symbol display device 4B. Variation of the special symbol in the special symbol game using , it may be a process of controlling by a common processing routine. Then, when the elapsed time from the start of the special symbol variation reaches the special symbol variation time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "3".

The special symbol stop processing of S25 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "3". In this special symbol stop processing, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B stop the fluctuation of the special symbols, and stop display (derivation) of the confirmed special symbols that result in the variable display of the special symbols. It includes a process of setting to enable Then, whether or not the big hit flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is turned on is determined, and when the big hit flag is turned on, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "4". be done. On the other hand, when the jackpot flag is off, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0".

The jackpot opening preprocessing of S26 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "4". This big win pre-opening process includes a process of setting for starting a round in the big win game state and opening the big win opening based on the fact that the result of the variable display is "big win". include. At this time, the upper limit of the period in which the big winning opening is kept open is set according to whether the jackpot type is, for example, "non-probability variable jackpot", "probability variable jackpot A", or "probability variable jackpot B". may As an example, regardless of the type of jackpot, the upper limit of the period in which the jackpot is open is set to “29 seconds”, and the number of times the jackpot is opened, which is the upper limit number of rounds, is set to “non-probable variable jackpot or "Variable Probability Big Hit A", the normal open big hit state may be set by setting "16 times". On the other hand, when the jackpot type is "probable variable jackpot B", the number of openings of the jackpot opening, which is the upper limit number of rounds, is set to "5 times" to set a short-term open jackpot state. I wish I could. At this time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "5".

The processing during jackpot opening of S27 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "5". In this process during the opening of the big win, there is a process of measuring the elapsed time from opening the big winning hole, and based on the measured elapsed time and the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23, the big winning hole is counted. It includes processing for determining whether or not it is time to return from the open state to the closed state. Then, when returning the big winning opening to the closed state, after executing the process of stopping the supply of the solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the big winning opening door, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "6". .

The jackpot opening post-processing of S28 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "6". This post-opening process includes a process of determining whether or not the number of rounds executed in which the big winning opening has been opened has reached the maximum number of times the opening of the big winning opening has been reached, and It includes a process of setting for sending a jackpot end designation command in the case. Then, when the number of execution times of the round has not reached the maximum number of opening times of the big winning opening, while the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "5", when the maximum number of opening times of the big winning opening has been reached, the special figure The process flag value is updated to "7".

The jackpot end processing of S29 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "7". In this jackpot end processing, the waiting time corresponding to the period during which the ending effect as the effect operation for notifying the end of the jackpot game state is executed by the effect devices such as the effect display device 5, the speakers 8L and 8R, and the game effect LED 9 is executed. It includes processing to wait until elapses, and processing to perform various settings (probability variation flag and time reduction flag set) for starting variable probability control and time saving control in response to the end of the jackpot gaming state. When such settings are made, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0".

In addition, in the jackpot end processing, the jackpot type buffer value stored in the game control buffer setting unit 155 is read, and the jackpot type is any of "non-probability variable jackpot", "probability variable jackpot A", and "probability variable jackpot B". Determine if there was Then, when it is determined that the specified jackpot type is not "non-probability variation jackpot", setting for starting probability variation control (probability variation flag set) is performed.

In addition, if the specified jackpot type is "non-probable variable jackpot", the setting for starting the time saving control (set of the time saving flag and the upper limit of the special game that can be executed during the time saving control) A predetermined count initial value ("100" in this embodiment) is set to the time saving counter.

Next, the operation of the effect control board 12 will be described. FIG. 11 is a flow chart showing the effect control main process executed by the effect control CPU 120 mounted on the effect control board 12. As shown in FIG. The effect control CPU 120 starts executing the main process when the power is turned on. In the main process, first, an initialization process for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing a timer for determining the activation interval (for example, 2 ms) of effect control is performed (S51). Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 shifts to loop processing for monitoring the timer interrupt flag (S52). When a timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 120 sets a timer interrupt flag in timer interrupt processing. In the main process, if the timer interrupt flag is set (ON), the effect control CPU 120 clears the flag (S53) and executes the following processes.

The performance control CPU 120 first analyzes the received performance control command, and performs processing such as setting a flag corresponding to the received performance control command (command analysis processing: S54). In this command analysis process, the effect control CPU 120 confirms the content of the command transmitted from the main board 11 stored in the received command buffer. The effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 is received by interrupt processing based on the effect control INT signal and stored in a buffer area formed in the RAM 122 . In the command analysis process, it is analyzed which command (see FIG. 3) is the effect control command saved in the buffer area.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 performs effect control process processing (S55). In the effect control process processing, the display control of the effect display device 5 is executed by selecting the process corresponding to the current control state (effect control process flag) among the processes corresponding to the control state.

Next, a performance random number update process for updating the count value of a counter for generating performance random numbers such as jackpot symbol determination random numbers is executed (S56), and then the process proceeds to S52.

FIG. 12 is a flow chart showing the effect control process (S55) in the effect control main process. In the effect control process processing, the effect control CPU 120 first changes the pending memory display in the first pending memory display area 5D and the second pending memory display area 5U of the effect display device 5 according to the storage contents of the effect control buffer setting unit. Suspended display update processing is executed to update the display to the one that was previously displayed (S72).

After that, the effect control CPU 120 performs any one of S73 to S79 according to the value of the effect control process flag. In each process, the following processes are executed.

Variation pattern designation command reception waiting process (S73): It is confirmed whether or not a variation pattern designation command is received from the game control microcomputer 100. Specifically, it is checked whether or not a variation pattern designation command has been received in the command analysis process. If the variation pattern specification command is received, the value of the effect control process flag is changed to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation start process (S74).

Effect symbol variation start process (S74): Control is performed so that the effect symbol variation is started. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol changing process (S75).

Effect symbol change processing (S75): Controls the switching timing of each variation state (variation speed) constituting the variation pattern, and monitors the end of the variation time. Then, when the fluctuation time ends, the value of the production control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the production symbol fluctuation stop processing (S76).

Effect symbol variation stop processing (S76): Based on the reception of the effect control command (symbol determination command) instructing to stop all symbols, the control of stopping the variation of the effect symbols and deriving and displaying the display result (stop symbol) is performed. conduct. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the big hit display process (S77) or the variation pattern designation command reception waiting process (S73).

Big hit display process (S77): After the fluctuation time is over, control is performed to display a screen for notifying the occurrence of a big hit on the effect display device 5. FIG. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the big hit game process (S78).

During jackpot game processing (S78): Control during jackpot game is performed. For example, when a designation command during the opening of the big winning opening or a designated command after opening the big winning opening is received, display control of the number of rounds on the effect display device 5 and the like are performed. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot end effect processing (S79).

Big hit end effect processing (S79): The effect display device 5 performs display control for informing the player that the big win game state has ended. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern designation command reception waiting process (S73).

FIG. 13 is a flow chart showing the effect symbol variation start process (S74) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the effect symbol variation start process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the first variation start command reception flag is set in S271 (S271). If the first fluctuation start command reception flag is set (S271; Y), it is stored in association with the buffer number "1" to "4" of the first special figure reservation storage in the reception command buffer at the time of start winning Various command data and various flags in the buffer are shifted upward by one buffer number (S272). The content of the buffer number "1" is erased because it cannot be shifted because there is no place to shift.

If the first fluctuation start command reception flag is not set in S271 (S271; N), it is determined whether or not the second fluctuation start command reception flag is set (S273). If the second fluctuation start command reception flag is not set (S273; N), the effect symbol fluctuation start process is terminated, and if the second fluctuation start command reception flag is set (S273; Y), start Various command data and various flags stored in association with the buffer numbers "1" to "4" of the second special figure reservation storage in the winning reception command buffer are shifted upward by one buffer number (S274 ). The content of the buffer number "1" is erased because it cannot be shifted because there is no place to shift.

After executing S272 or S274, the effect control CPU 120 reads the variation pattern designation command from the variation pattern designation command storage area (S275).

Next, the display result (stop design) of the performance design is determined according to the data stored in the display result designating command storage area (that is, the received display result designating command) (S276). In this case, the effect control CPU 120 determines the stop pattern of the effect pattern according to the display result specified by the display result specifying command, and stores the data indicating the stop pattern of the determined effect pattern in the effect symbol display result storage area. do.

In this embodiment, when the received variable display result designation command is the second variable display result designation command corresponding to the probability variable jackpot A, the effect control CPU 120, for example, determines that the three symbols are "7" as the stop symbols. A combination of production patterns (jackpot pattern) is determined. Further, when the received variable display result designation command is the third variable display result designation command corresponding to the probability variable jackpot B, a plurality of combinations of odd-numbered symbols other than "7" (for example, "111", Combination of performance symbols such as "333", "555", and "999"). In addition, when the received variable display result designation command is the fourth variable display result designation command corresponding to the non-probability variable jackpot, the effect control CPU 120, for example, determines the effect pattern in which three even-numbered symbols are arranged as the stop pattern. Determine the combination (jackpot pattern). Also, when the received variable display result specifying command is the first variable display result specifying command corresponding to the loss, a combination of performance patterns (losing pattern) in which three patterns are not aligned as stop patterns is determined.

In determining these stop symbols, the effect control CPU 120 extracts, for example, random numbers for determining stop symbols, and uses a stop symbol determination table in which data indicating combinations of effect symbols are associated with numerical values. Then, the stop pattern of the production pattern should be determined. That is, the stop symbol may be determined by selecting data indicating a combination of performance symbols corresponding to a numerical value matching the extracted random number.

Then, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the game state is in the high base state (high probability high base state or low probability high base state) (S277). If the gaming state is in the high base state (S277; Y), it is further determined whether or not the variation pattern of the variation display is the super reach variation pattern (S278). When the variation pattern of the variation display is the super reach variation pattern (S278; Y), the random number for determining the reach effect is extracted from the random number circuit 124 or the like, and the extracted random number for determining the reach effect is added to the reach effect (not shown). The ready-to-win effect is determined from among the first to third ready-to-win effects based on the determination table and the variable display result in the variable display (S279).

As shown in FIG. 14(D), the first ready-to-win effect executes a battle effect in which a friend character fights an enemy character on the effect display device 5, and during the operation acceptance period of the push button 31B during the battle effect, the player is a ready-to-win effect in which the teammate character wins, loses, or draws based on the operation of the push button 31B or the lapse of the operation acceptance period. In addition, when the ally character wins in the battle production, it is notified that the game state is controlled to the variable probability state (high probability high base state) after the jackpot game ends due to the variation display result becoming a variable probability big hit, and the battle production When the ally character is defeated in , it is notified that the game state is controlled to a high base state (low probability high base state) after the jackpot game ends due to the non-probability variable big win as a variable display result. Furthermore, when the ally character draws with the enemy character in the battle production, the high base state (high probability high base state or low probability high base state) continues due to the change display result being off (super reach off) notify.

In the second ready-to-win effect, the effect display device 5 displays an image 210 of the push button 31B as an operation suggestive image, which will be described later, and changes the display mode of the image of the push button 31B over time. , the player operates the push button 31B during the operation acceptance period of the push button 31B, or based on the elapse of the operation acceptance period, the variable display result is a probability variable big hit, or the variable display. This is a reach effect that notifies that the result is a loss.

The third ready-to-win effect is a ready-to-win effect in which an image 210 of the push button 31B as an operation suggesting image, which will be described later, is statically displayed or appears in the display area of the effect display device 5 . If the image of the push button 31B is not stopped and displayed in the center of the display area of the effect display device 5, or if it does not appear and appear, it is notified that the result of the variable display is wrong, and the image of the push button 31B is displayed on the effect display device. 5, it means that the player has operated the push button 31B during the operation acceptance period of the push button 31B, or that the operation acceptance period has passed. Based on, it is notified that the variable display result is a probability variable big hit.

Note that the image 210 of the push button 31B displayed as the operation suggesting image in the display area of the effect display device 5 in the first to third ready-to-win effects of the present embodiment is a translucent image, but the present invention is not limited to this. The image 210 of the push button 31B displayed as an operation suggesting image in the display area of the effect display device 5 in the first reach effect to the third reach effect is an operation prompt in the display area of the effect display device 5 If the display mode is distinguishable from the image 230 of the push button 31B displayed as an image, for example, an image different in size and color from the image 230 of the push button 31B as the operation prompting image, an image of a part of the push button 31B, or the like. may be

In addition, in S279, the effect control CPU 120 determines execution of the first ready-to-win effect in the winning pattern at a rate of 33.3%, as shown in FIG. , determines the execution of the second ready-to-win effect in the success pattern at a rate of 33.3%, and determines the execution of the third ready-to-win effect in the success pattern at a rate of 33.4%. In other words, when the variable display result is the probability variable jackpot, the execution of the first ready-to-win effect in the winning pattern, the second ready-to-win effect in the success pattern, and the third ready-to-win effect in the successful pattern are performed at substantially the same rate. to decide.

In addition, when the variable display result is a non-probability variable jackpot, the performance control CPU 120 determines execution of the first ready-to-win performance in the defeat pattern at a rate of 100% as shown in FIG. Execution of the ready-to-win effect and the third ready-to-win effect is not determined.

In addition, when the result of the variable display is lost, the effect control CPU 120 determines execution of the first ready-to-win effect in the draw pattern at a rate of 33.3%, as shown in FIG. 14(C). The execution of the second ready-to-win effect in the failure pattern is determined at a rate of 3%, and the execution of the third ready-to-win effect in the failure pattern is determined at a rate of 33.4%. In other words, when the result of the variable display is a loss, the execution of the first ready-to-win effect in the draw pattern, the execution of the second ready-to-win effect in the failure pattern, and the execution of the third ready-to-win effect in the failure pattern are performed at almost the same rate. decide.

In this embodiment, the execution of the first ready-to-win effect, the second ready-to-win effect, and the third ready-to-win effect are performed at substantially the same rate, depending on whether the variable display result is a probability variable jackpot or when it is not. Although the mode of determination is exemplified, the present invention is not limited to this, and execution of the first ready-to-win effect, execution of the second ready-to-win effect, and execution of the third ready-to-win effect show that the variable display result is a definite variable big hit. It may be determined at a different rate depending on whether it is or is not true. By doing so, it is possible to create a ready-to-win effect that is easily executed when the variable display result is the probability variable big hit, so that the player can be made to pay attention to which ready-to-win effect is to be executed. You can improve your interest.

Further, in this embodiment, the ready-to-win effect that is determined to be executed when the variable display result is a non-probable variable jackpot is only the first ready-to-win effect of the defeat pattern, but the present invention is not limited to this. Execution of the second ready-to-win effect and the third ready-to-win effect may be determined even when the variable display result is the non-probable variable big hit. Furthermore, in the present embodiment, only when the game state is in the high base state, the first to third ready-to-win effects can be executed, but the present invention is not limited to this. The first ready-to-reach effect to the third ready-to-reach effect may be executed even in the low base state.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not execution of the first reach effect has been determined in S279 (S280). If the execution of the second reach effect or the third reach effect is determined in S279 (S280; N), the process proceeds to S283, and if the execution of the first reach effect is determined in S279 (S280; Y) , a random number for determining the effect route for the first ready-to-reach effect is extracted from the random number circuit 124 or the like, and based on the extracted random number for determining the effect route, a table for determining the effect route (not shown), and the variable display result in the variable display. A chance route or a pinch route is determined as the production route in the first ready-to-win production. In addition, the chance route is a production route that suggests that the production result will be a victory (probable variable jackpot) or a draw (lost) when a friendly character attacks an enemy character in a battle production, and a pinch route is a production route. , is a production route that suggests that the enemy character attacks the ally character in the battle production, and the production result is a defeat (non-probable variable jackpot) or a draw (loss).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 15, when the variable display result is a probability variable jackpot, that is, when execution of the first ready-to-win effect in the winning pattern is determined, the effect route is given a chance at a rate of 100%. Decide on a route. Also, when the variable display result is a non-probable variable big hit, that is, when execution of the first ready-to-win performance in the defeat pattern is determined, the performance route is determined as a chance route at a rate of 100%. Also, if the result of the variable display is lost, that is, if execution of the first ready-to-win effect in the draw pattern has been determined, the chance route is determined as the effect route at a rate of 50%, and a chance route is determined at a rate of 50%. The production route is determined as a pinch route.

Then, the effect control CPU 120 selects a process table corresponding to the effect route as the process table for executing the first ready-to-win effect, and proceeds to S290 (S282). Note that the determination ratio of the effect route shown in FIG. 15 is an example, and the effect route may be determined at a ratio different from that of the present embodiment.

On the other hand, in S283, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not execution of the second ready-to-win effect is determined in S279. If execution of the third reach effect is determined in S279 (S283; N), the process proceeds to S287, and if execution of the second reach effect is determined in S279 (S283; Y), an operation promotion image is generated from the random number circuit 124 or the like. A random number for determining a display mode is extracted, and based on the extracted random number for determining a display mode of an operation prompting image, a table for determining a display mode of an operation prompting image (not shown), and a variable display result in the variable display, a The final display mode (the size of the image 230 of the push button 31B finally displayed as the operation prompting image) of the image 230 of the push button 31B as the operation prompting image prompting the operation of the push button 31B is determined (S284).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 16A, when the variable display result is a big win (probability variable big win), the final display mode (size) of the image of the push button 31B is changed to "large" at a rate of 80%. ” and 20% to “small”. If the variable display result is a failure, the final display mode (size) of the image of the push button 31B is determined to be "large" at a rate of 20% and "large" at a rate of 80%. Note that the determination ratio of the display mode of the operation prompting image in the present embodiment is an example, and the display mode of the operation prompting image may be determined at a determination rate different from that of the present embodiment.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 extracts a random number for determining the number of display mode changes from the random number circuit 124 or the like, and the extracted random number for determining the number of display mode changes, a table for determining the number of display mode changes (not shown), and a table for determining the number of display mode changes. Based on the final display mode of the image 230 of the push button 31B as the operation prompting image, the number of times of changing the display mode of the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggesting image during the second ready-to-win effect is set to 1 to 3 times. Either is determined (S285). The operation suggesting image in this embodiment is an image suggesting that the image 230 of the push button 31B is displayed as an operation prompting image, that is, that the operation of the push button 31B is accepted.

Note that the second ready-to-win effect when the number of changes in the display mode of the image 210 of the push button 31B, which is the operation suggesting image, is determined to be 1 is the image 210 of the white push button 31B displayed as the operation suggesting image, It is changed to an operation promotion image (an image 230 of the push button 31B whose size is "large" or "small"). In addition, the second ready-to-win effect when the number of times of changing the display mode of the image 210 of the push button 31B, which is the operation suggesting image, is determined to be two times is the image 210 of the white push button 31B displayed as the operation suggesting image, After changing to the image 210 of the blue push button 31B, the image is changed to the operation promoting image (the image 230 of the push button 31B having a size of "large" or "small"). In addition, the second ready-to-win effect when the number of times of changing the display mode of the image 210 of the push button 31B, which is the operation suggesting image, is determined to be 3 times is that the image 210 of the white push button 31B displayed as the operation suggesting image is After changing to the image 210 of the push button 31B in blue, it is further changed to the image 210 of the push button 31B in red to form an operation promoting image (an image 230 of the push button 31B with a "large" or "small" size). change to

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 16B, when the final display mode of the image 230 of the push button 31B as the operation prompting image is "Large", the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggesting image is displayed. The number of display mode changes is determined to be once at a rate of 10%, twice at a rate of 20%, and three times at a rate of 70%. Further, when the final display mode of the image 230 of the push button 31B as the operation prompting image is "small", the number of times the display mode of the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggesting image changes to 1 at a rate of 70%. times, twice at a rate of 20%, and three times at a rate of 10%. It should be noted that the number of changes in the display mode of the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggesting image in this embodiment is an example, and the display mode of the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggesting image is different from this embodiment. may determine the number of changes in

Further, in the present embodiment, when the number of changes in the display mode of the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggesting image is determined to be 3 times, the image 230 of the push button 31B as the operation prompting image is set to "large". When the number of changes in the display mode of the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggesting image is determined to be 3, The image 230 of the push button 31B as the operation prompting image may always be displayed in "Large". Furthermore, in this embodiment, when the number of changes in the display mode of the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggesting image is determined to be one, the image 230 of the push button 31B as the operation prompting image is set to "large". When the number of changes in the display mode of the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggesting image is determined to be one, The image 230 of the push button 31B as the operation prompting image may be always displayed in "small".

Then, the effect control CPU 120 uses, as a process table for executing the second ready-to-win effect, the final display mode of the image 230 of the push button 31B as the operation prompting image and the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggesting image. A process table corresponding to the number of display mode changes is selected, and the process proceeds to S290.

That is, in the second ready-to-win effect in the present embodiment, the color of the image 210 of the push button 31B displayed as the operation suggesting image changes in order of white→blue→red, and different sizes (large or large) are used as the operation prompting image. This is an effect in which the image 230 of the push button 31B of the small) is displayed. In addition, in the second ready-to-win effect in the present embodiment, when the image of the large push button 31B (the image 230 of the "large" push button 31B as the operation promotion image) is displayed as the operation promotion image, the small image is displayed as the operation promotion image. At a higher rate than when the image of the push button 31B (image 230 of the push button 31B of "small" as the operation promotion image) is displayed, the variation display result becomes a big hit (probability variable big win) and is displayed as an operation suggestion image. The ratio of displaying the image 230 of the "large" push button 31B as the operation prompting image differs depending on the color of the image 210 of the push button 31B.

Specifically, when the image 210 of the red push button 31B is displayed as the operation suggesting image, the image 230 of the "large" push button 31B is displayed as the operation prompting image. When the image 210 of the white push button 31B is displayed, the proportion of the image 230 of the "large" push button 31B displayed as the operation prompting image is lowest. Therefore, in the second ready-to-win effect, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the change in color (the number of display mode changes) of the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggesting image.

Further, as shown in FIG. 16B, in this embodiment, when the number of times the display mode of the operation suggestion image is changed is determined to be 3 (that is, the image 210 of the red push button 31B is displayed as the operation suggestion image). ), the image 230 of the "small" push button 31B may be displayed as the operation prompting image, so even if the image 210 of the red push button 31B is displayed as the operation suggesting image, It is possible to draw the player's attention to which of the image 230 of the "small" push button 31B and the image 230 of the "large" push button 31B is displayed as the activation image.

At S287, the effect control CPU 120 determines one of patterns 1 to 6 as the display pattern of the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggesting image in the third ready-to-win effect.

As shown in FIGS. 17(C) and 26(A), in pattern 1, images 210 of two push buttons 31B as operation suggestive images are displayed from the left and right sides of the display area of the effect display device 5 to the center of the display area. over a period L (see FIG. 26A, for example 1.5 seconds), and the images of these two push buttons 31B are displayed at the center of the display area of the effect display device 5 for a period L1 (see FIG. 26 (A), for example, 0.7 seconds), and the two push buttons 31B as operation suggesting images are stopped at the stopped position (the center of the display area of the effect display device 5). In this pattern, an image 230 of the push button 31B is displayed as an operation prompting image instead of the image 210 of .

Incidentally, as shown in FIG. 26A, in this embodiment, the images 210 of the two push buttons 31B as operation suggesting images are moved from the left and right sides of the display area of the effect display device 5 toward the center of the display area. The period L during which the two push buttons 31B are displayed is longer than the period L1 (L>L1) during which the images of the two push buttons 31B are overlapped and stopped at the center of the display area of the effect display device 5. FIG.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 17C and 26B, pattern 2 causes an image 210 of the push button 31B as an operation suggesting image to be displayed from the upper side of the display area of the effect display device 5 to the center of the display area. , the image of the push button 31B is stopped at the center of the display area of the effect display device 5, and the push button 31B as the operation suggesting image at the stopped position (the center of the display area of the effect display device 5). In this pattern, an image 230 of the push button 31B is displayed as an operation prompting image instead of the image 210 of .

Further, as shown in FIGS. 17C and 26C, pattern 3 gradually displays an image 210 of the push button 31B as an operation suggesting image in the center of the display area of the effect display device 5 (appearance display). ), and based on the completion of the gradual display of the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggesting image, the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggesting image is replaced with the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggesting image in the center of the display area to promote the operation. This is a pattern for displaying an image 230 of the push button 31B as an image. In other words, patterns 1 to 3 are patterns for notifying that the result of the variable display is a big win (probability variable big win).

In patterns 1 to 3, after the image 230 of the push button 31B as the operation promoting image is displayed in the center of the display area of the effect display device 5, the player presses the push button 31B during the operation accepting period. When the push button 31B is operated, or when the operation accepting period elapses, it is notified that the variable display result is a big hit.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 17C and 27A, in pattern 4, images 210 of two push buttons 31B as operation suggesting images are displayed from the left and right sides of the display area of the effect display device 5. over a period L at a constant speed toward the center of the display device 5, and the images of these two push buttons 31B are moved to the center of the display area of the effect display device 5 for a period L1 shorter than the period L (FIG. 27(A) Reference: L>L1) and then disperse (moving toward the left and right ends of the display area of the effect display device 5, for example, the movement period is 0.5 seconds), and these two push buttons This is a pattern in which the image 31B is displayed as a failed emphatic display at the left and right ends of the display area of the effect display device 5 for a period L2 longer than the period L1 (L2>L1, for example, L2 is 1.0 seconds). .

Pattern 4 is a form in which the images 210 of the two push buttons 31B as operation suggesting images are moved from the left and right sides of the display area of the effect display device 5 toward the center of the display area at a constant speed over the period L. , the period for moving the two images 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggestive images toward the center of the display area of the effect display device 5 may be different. In this way, when the two images 210 of the push button 31B as operation suggesting images are moved toward the center of the display area of the effect display device 5 for different periods, the image of the push button 31B as one of the operation suggesting images is changed. The period for moving 210 toward the center of the display area of the effect display device 5 may be shorter than the period L1 for overlapping display of the images of the two push buttons 31B in the center of the display area of the effect display device 5.例文帳に追加

In this embodiment, the "period corresponding to the failure highlighting display" in the present invention is the period during which the images 210 of the two push buttons 31B as operation suggesting images are displayed at the left and right ends of the display area of the effect display device 5. Although it is set to L2, if the "period corresponding to the failure highlighting display" includes the period during which the images 210 of the two push buttons 31B as operation suggesting images are displayed at the left and right ends of the display area of the effect display device 5, , may be a period including other indications.

Further, in this embodiment, the "period corresponding to the superimposed display" in the present invention is defined as a period L1 during which the images 210 of the two push buttons 31B as operation suggesting images are overlapped and displayed in the center of the display area of the effect display device 5. However, if the "period corresponding to the superimposed display" includes a period in which the images 210 of the two push buttons 31B as operation suggesting images are overlapped and displayed in the center of the display area of the effect display device 5, another display is possible. It may be a period including

Further, as shown in FIGS. 17C and 27B, pattern 5 is such that an image 210 of the push button 31B as an operation suggesting image is displayed from the upper side of the display area of the effect display device 5 to the center of the display area. , and after the image of the push button 31B is stopped in the center of the display area of the effect display device 5 for a predetermined period, the image of the push button 31B is displayed as a failure highlighting display on the effect display device 5. This is a pattern in which the stop display is performed for a period L3 (L3: 1.5 seconds>L2: 1.0 seconds>L1: 0.7 seconds) longer than the period L2 at the lower end of the display area.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 17C and 27C, in pattern 6, the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggesting image is displayed at the center of the display area of the effect display device 5 for a predetermined period of time. After the gradual display (appearance display), the period L4 is shorter than the period L1 (L3: 1.5 seconds>L2: 1.0 seconds>L1: 0.7 seconds>L4: 0.3 seconds). This is a pattern in which the image of the push button 31B is made to disappear (delete) from the center of the display area without completing the gradual display (appearance display) as failure highlighting. In other words, patterns 4 to 6 are patterns for notifying that the result of the variable display is a failure. That is, in the present embodiment, when the display patterns of the image of the push button 31B in the third ready-to-win effect are pattern 4 to pattern 6, the failure highlighting period is different for each.

In addition, in S287, as shown in FIG. 17A, when the variable display result is a probability variable jackpot, the display pattern of the image of the push button 31B in the third ready-to-win effect is determined to be pattern 1 at a rate of 10%. Then, pattern 2 is determined at a rate of 20%, and pattern 3 is determined at a rate of 70%. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 17(B), when the result of the variable display is a failure, the display pattern of the image of the push button 31B in the third ready-to-win effect is determined to be pattern 1 at a rate of 70%, and 20 %, and pattern 6 is determined at a rate of 10%.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the images 210 of the two push buttons 31B as operation suggestive images are moved from the left and right sides of the display area of the effect display device 5 toward the center of the display area in the third ready-to-win effect. When an effect is executed (pattern 1 or pattern 4) in which the images 210 of these two push buttons 31B are overlapped and stopped at the center of the display area of the effect display device 5, the ratio of the variable display result to a big hit is the highest. is low, and the effect (pattern 3 or pattern 6) in which the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggestive image is gradually displayed (appears) in the center of the display area of the effect display device 5 is the most variable display result. There is a high percentage of In other words, in the present embodiment, the degree of expectation for a big hit varies according to the display pattern of the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggestive image in the third ready-to-win effect, but the present invention is limited to this. However, all or part of the big hit expectations of each display pattern of the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggesting image in the third ready-to-win effect may be the same. Also, the order of the ratio of the variable display result to the big win in each of these display patterns may be different from that of the present embodiment.

In this embodiment, the period L4 is shorter than the period L1, but the present invention is not limited to this. If the period L4 is shorter than the period L2, the period L1 It may be for a longer period of time.

After executing S287, the effect control CPU 120 selects a process table corresponding to the display pattern of the image of the push button 31B as the process table for executing the third ready-to-win effect, and proceeds to S289 (S288).

In addition, when the game state is in the low base state (normal state) (S277; N) or when the variation pattern of the variation display is a normal reach or non-reach variation pattern (S278; N), a variation pattern designation command select the process table corresponding to the number and proceed to S290 (S289).

Then, at S290, the effect control CPU 120 starts the process timer in the process data 1 of the process table selected at S282, S288, or S289 (S290).

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

Next, the effect control CPU 120 controls the effect device (effect display as a component for effect) according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, LED control execution data 1, sound control execution data 1, operation unit control execution data 1). Control of the device 5, various LEDs as performance parts, speakers 8L and 8R as performance parts, and operation units (push button 31B, stick controller 31A, etc.) is executed (S291). For example, a command is output to the display control unit 123 in order to display an image corresponding to the variation pattern on the effect display device 5 . In addition, it outputs a control signal (LED control execution data) to the LED control board 14 in order to control lighting/extinguishing of various LEDs. Also, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the audio control board 13 in order to output audio from the speakers 8L and 8R.

Then, a variable time timer is set to a value corresponding to the variable time specified by the variable pattern designation command (S292). Also, a predetermined time is set in the fluctuation control timer (S293). In addition, the predetermined time is, for example, 30 ms, and the effect control CPU 120 writes image data indicating the display state of the left, middle, and right effect symbols to the VRAM every time the predetermined time elapses, and the display control unit 123 is written to the VRAM. A signal corresponding to the obtained image data is output to the effect display device 5, and the effect display device 5 displays an image corresponding to the signal, thereby realizing variation of the effect pattern. Next, the value of the production control process flag is set to a value corresponding to the production design changing process (S75) (S294).

18, 19, 21, 23, and 24 are flow charts showing the effect symbol changing process (S75) in the effect control process. In the process during effect pattern fluctuation, the effect control CPU 120 subtracts 1 from each value of the process timer, the variable time timer, and the variable control timer (S301, S302, S303).

Then, the effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not the process timer has timed out (S306). If the process timer has timed out, the process data is switched (S307). That is, the process timer is restarted by setting the next process timer set value in the process table to the process timer (S308). In addition, the control state for the production device (parts for production) is changed based on the next set display control execution data, LED control execution data, sound control execution data, operation unit control data, etc. (S309a). On the other hand, if the process timer has not timed out, the production device (for production component) is executed (S309b).

Then, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not any one of the first ready-to-win effect, the second ready-to-win effect, and the third ready-to-win effect is being executed (S310, S311, S312).

If it is not during the execution period of any reach effect (S310; N, S311; N, S312; N), it is checked whether or not the variable control timer has timed out (S313). When the variation control timer has timed out (S313; Y), the effect control CPU 120 displays the next display screen of the left, middle and right effect symbols (displayed after 30 ms has elapsed since the display of the previous effect symbol was switched). The image data for the screen to be generated is created and written in a predetermined area of the VRAM (S314). Thus, in the effect display device 5, variation control of the effect symbols is realized. The display control unit 123 sends a signal based on data obtained by superimposing the image data of a predetermined area such as the set background image and the image data based on the display control execution data set in the process table to the effect display device 5. Output. In this manner, the effect display device 5 displays the background image, the character image and the effect symbols in the variation of the effect symbols. Also, a predetermined value is reset in the fluctuation control timer (S315).

Moreover, when the variation control timer has not timed out (S313; N), after the execution of S315, the effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not the variation time timer has timed out (S316). If the fluctuation time timer has timed out, the value of the production control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the production symbol fluctuation stop process (S76) (S318). Even if the variable time timer has not timed out, if the confirmation command reception flag indicating that the symbol confirmation designation command has been received is set (S317; Y), the value of the effect control process flag is changed to the effect symbol variation stop process ( S76) is updated (S318). Even if the variable time timer has not timed out, if the pattern confirmation designation command is received, the control will be shifted to stop the fluctuation. Even in such a case as received, when the normal variation time elapses (at the end of the special symbol variation), the variation of the performance symbol can be terminated.

Incidentally, the process data during the variable display of the performance symbols is set in the process table used for the variation control of the performance symbols. In other words, the sum of the process timer setting values of the process data 1 to n in the process table corresponds to the variation time of the production pattern. Therefore, when the process timer of the last process data n times out in the process of S306, there is no process data (display control execution data, LED control execution data, etc.) to be switched, and the production pattern production control based on the process table ends. do.

On the other hand, if it is during the execution period of the first ready-to-win effect (S310; Y), it is determined whether or not a post-operation effect execution flag indicating that the after-operation effect described later is being executed is set ( S321). If the post-operation effect execution flag is set (S321; Y), the process proceeds to S333. It is determined whether or not there is (S322). If it is during the operation reception period of the push button 31B (S322; Y), the process proceeds to S330, and if it is not during the operation reception period of the push button 31B (S322; N), two images of the push button 31B are displayed as operation suggestion images. 210 is moved and displayed from the left and right ends of the display area of the effect display device 5 toward the center of the display area (S323).

Then, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the effect route of the first reach effect is a chance route (S324). When the effect route of the first ready-to-win effect is the chance route (S324; Y), the message images 220 of "victory" and "tie" suggesting the effect result of the first ready-to-win effect are displayed on the respective push buttons 31B. As a result suggestive image corresponding to the image of (S325), it is moved from the left and right end sides of the display area of the effect display device 5 toward the center of the display area. In addition, when the effect route of the first ready-to-win effect is the pinch route (S324; N), the message image 220 of "defeat!" and "tie!" A result suggesting image corresponding to the image of each push button 31B is displayed moving from the left and right ends of the display area of the effect display device 5 toward the center of the display area (S326).

After executing S325 or S326, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is time to start accepting the operation of the push button 31B (S327). If it is not the push button 31B operation reception start timing (S327; N), the processing of S313 to S318 is executed. In the center of the area, the display of the image 230 of the push button 31B as the operation prompting image is started (S328), and the result suggestion images (the message image 220 of "Victory!" , and the display of the message image 220 of "Draw!" ends (S329), and the process proceeds to S330.

At S330, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the push button 31B has been operated. When the push button 31B has been operated (S330; Y), the first post-operation effect for notifying the result of the battle effect in the first ready-to-win effect is being executed based on the operation of the push button 31B. A flag indicating that the post-operation effect is being executed is set, and the process proceeds to S333 (S332).If the push button 31B has been operated (S330; N), whether or not it is time to end the period for accepting the operation of the push button 31B. (S331). If it is the end timing of the period for accepting the operation of the push button 31B (S331; Y), the post-operation effect execution flag is set and the process proceeds to S333 (S332). If it is not the end timing of the period for accepting the operation of the push button 31B (S331; Y), the processes of S313 to S318 are executed to end the effect symbol changing process.

Then, in S333, the effect control CPU 120 executes the effect execution process after the first operation for executing the effect after the first operation, executes the processes of S313 to S318, and ends the effect symbol changing process.

FIG. 20 is a flow chart showing the effect executing process (S333) after the first operation in the effect symbol changing process. In the effect execution process after the first operation, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the effect process timer after the first operation, which will be described later, is in operation (S401). When the effect process timer after the first operation is not in operation (S401; N), it is further determined whether or not the variable display result is a variable probability big win (variable probability big win A or variable probability big win B) (S402). When the variable display result is the variable probability big hit (S402; Y), select the effect process table after the first operation for the variable probability big win and proceed to S407 (S403). Further, when the variation display result is not the probability variation big hit (S402; N), it is determined whether or not the variation display result is the non-probability variation big hit (S404). If the variable display result is a non-probable variable jackpot (S404; Y), select the first operation post-operation production process table for the non-probable variable jackpot and proceed to S407 (S405), and if the variable display result is a loss (S404) ;N) selects the effect process table after the first operation for losing and proceeds to S407 (S406).

Then, in S407, the effect control CPU 120 starts the process timer in the process data 1 of the effect process table after the first operation selected in any of S403, S405, and S406.

In addition, the effect process table after the first operation contains display control execution data for controlling the display of the effect display device 5, LED control execution data for controlling lighting of each LED, sounds output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and so on. Sound control execution data for controlling the push button 31B, operation unit control execution data for controlling the operation of the stick controller 31A, etc. are arranged in order.

After that, the effect control CPU 120 controls the effect device (effect display as a component for effect) according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, LED control execution data 1, sound control execution data 1, operation unit control execution data 1). The device 5, various LEDs as parts for effects, speakers 8L and 8R as parts for effects, and operation units (push button 31B, stick controller 31A, etc.) are controlled, and the effect execution process after the first operation ends. (S408). For example, a command is output to the display control unit 123 in order to display an image corresponding to the first ready-to-win effect on the effect display device 5 . In addition, it outputs a control signal (LED control execution data) to the LED control board 14 in order to control lighting/extinguishing of various LEDs. Also, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the audio control board 13 in order to output audio from the speakers 8L and 8R.

On the other hand, when the effect process timer after the first operation is in operation in S401 (S401; Y), the effect control CPU 120 subtracts 1 from the value of the effect process timer after the first operation (S409), and performs the first operation. It is determined whether or not the post-effect process timer has timed out (S410). If the post-first-operation effect process timer has timed out (S410; Y), it is further determined whether or not the last post-first-operation effect process timer has timed out (S411).

When the time out is not the final post-first-operation effect process timer (S411; N), the post-first-operation effect process data is switched (S412). That is, by setting the process timer setting value set next in the after-first-operation effect process table to the after-first-operation effect process timer, the after-first-operation effect process timer is restarted (S413). Also, based on the display control execution data, LED control execution data, sound control execution data, operation unit control data, etc., which are set next, the control state for the production device (parts for production) is changed, and after the first operation The effect execution process is ended (S414).

In addition, if the time out in S411 is the last post-first operation effect process timer (S411; Y), the post-operation effect execution flag is cleared, and the post-first operation effect execution process is terminated ( S415).

In addition, when the production process timer after the first operation has not timed out in S410, the contents of the process data corresponding to the production process timer after the first operation (display control execution data, LED control execution data, sound control execution data, Control of the production device (parts for production) is executed according to the operation unit control data, etc.), and the production execution process after the first operation is ended (S416).

Returning to the process during effect symbol fluctuation, when it is determined that the second ready-to-win effect is being executed (S311; Y), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the post-operation effect execution flag is set. (S421). If the post-operation effect execution flag is set (S421; Y), the process proceeds to S434, and if the post-operation effect execution flag is not set (S421; N), the operation reception period of the push button 31B. It is determined whether or not it is in the middle (S422). If it is during the operation acceptance period of the push button 31B (S422; Y), the process proceeds to S431; (image 210 of white push button 31B) (S423).

When it is time to start displaying the image 210 of the push button 31B of the first stage as the operation suggesting image (S423; Y), the first stage of the push button 31B as the operation suggesting image is displayed in the display area of the effect display device 5. image 210 is started to be displayed (S424). Then, the processing of S313 to S318 is executed, and the effect symbol changing processing is terminated.

If it is not the timing to start displaying the image 210 of the push button 31B of the first step as the operation suggesting image (S423; N), the second step of the push button 31B as the operation suggesting image is displayed in the display area of the effect display device 5. (the image 210 of the blue push button 31B) is to be displayed (S425). When it is time to start displaying the image 210 of the second stage push button 31B as the operation suggesting image (S425; Y), the second stage push button 31B as the operation suggesting image is displayed in the display area of the effect display device 5. display of the image 210 of is started (S426). Then, the process of S313 to S318 is executed and the effect symbol changing process is terminated.

Further, if it is not the timing to start displaying the image 210 of the push button 31B of the second step as the operation suggesting image (S425; N), the third step of the push button 31B as the operation suggesting image is displayed in the display area of the effect display device 5. (the image 210 of the red push button 31B) is to be displayed (S427). When it is time to start displaying the image 210 of the third step push button 31B as the operation suggesting image (S427; Y), the third step push button 31B as the operation suggesting image is displayed in the display area of the effect display device 5. image 210 is started to be displayed (S428). Then, the processing of S313 to S318 is executed, and the effect symbol changing processing is terminated.

If it is not the timing to start displaying the image 210 of the push button 31B in the third step as the operation suggesting image (S427; N), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether it is the timing to start accepting the operation of the push button 31B. Determine (S429). If it is not the push button 31B operation reception start timing (S429; N), the processing of S313 to S318 is executed to end the effect symbol fluctuation process, and if it is the push button 31B operation reception start timing (S429; Y ), instead of the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggesting image, the image 230 of the push button 31B as the operation prompting image is displayed in the display mode (large or small) determined in S284 of the effect symbol variation start process. , and proceeds to S431.

In S431, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the push button 31B has been operated. If the push button 31B has been operated (S431; Y), the process proceeds to S433. Determine (S432). If it is not the end timing of the operation acceptance period of the push button 31B (S432; N), the process of S313 to S318 is executed to end the effect symbol fluctuation process, and it is the end timing of the operation acceptance period of the push button 31B. (S432; Y) goes to S433. In S433, the effect control CPU 120 sets the post-operation effect execution flag and proceeds to S434.

Next, in S434, the effect control CPU 120 executes the effect matter process after the second operation, executes the processes of S313 to S318, and ends the effect symbol changing process.

FIG. 22 is a flow chart showing the effect executing process (S434) after the second operation in the effect symbol changing process. In the after-second-operation effect execution process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the later-described after-second-operation effect process timer is in operation (S441). If the post-second operation effect process timer is not in operation (S441; N), it is further determined whether or not the variable display result is a variable probability big win (variable probability big win A or variable probability big win B) (S442). If the variable display result is the variable probability big hit (S442; Y), select the second post-operation effect process table for the variable probability big win and proceed to S445 (S443). Also, if the result of the variable display is a loss (S442; N), select the effect process table after the second operation for loss and proceed to S445 (S444).

Then, in S445, the effect control CPU 120 starts the process timer in the process data 1 of the effect process table after the second operation selected in S443 or S444.

Note that the post-second operation effect process table contains display control execution data for controlling the display of the effect display device 5, LED control execution data for controlling lighting of each LED, sounds output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and so on. Sound control execution data for controlling the push button 31B, operation unit control execution data for controlling the operation of the stick controller 31A, etc. are arranged in order.

Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 controls the effect device (effect display as a component for effect) according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, LED control execution data 1, sound control execution data 1, operation unit control execution data 1). The control of the device 5, various LEDs as parts for effects, speakers 8L and 8R as parts for effects, and operation units (push button 31B, stick controller 31A, etc.) is executed, and the effect execution process after the second operation ends. (S446). For example, a command is output to the display control unit 123 in order to display an image corresponding to the second ready-to-win effect on the effect display device 5 . In addition, it outputs a control signal (LED control execution data) to the LED control board 14 in order to control lighting/extinguishing of various LEDs. Also, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the audio control board 13 in order to output audio from the speakers 8L and 8R.

On the other hand, when the production process timer after the second operation is in operation in S441 (S441; Y), the production control CPU 120 decreases the value of the production process timer after the second operation by -1 (S447), and performs the second operation. It is determined whether or not the post-effect process timer has timed out (S448). If the post-second-operation effect process timer has timed out (S448; Y), it is further determined whether or not the last post-second-operation effect process timer has timed out (S449).

If the time out is not the final post-second-operation effect process timer (S449; N), the post-second-operation effect process data is switched (S450). That is, the post-second-operation effect process timer is restarted by setting the next process timer set value in the post-second-operation effect process table to the post-second-operation effect process timer (S451). Also, based on the display control execution data, LED control execution data, sound control execution data, operation unit control data, etc., which are set next, the control state for the production device (parts for production) is changed, and after the second operation The effect execution process is ended (S452).

In addition, when the time out in S449 is the last post-second operation effect process timer (S449; Y), the post-operation effect execution flag is cleared, and the post-second operation effect execution process is terminated ( S454).

In addition, when the production process timer after the second operation has not timed out in S448 (S448; N), the contents of the process data corresponding to the production process timer after the second operation (display control execution data, LED control execution data, (sound control execution data, operation unit control data, etc.), control of the production device (parts for production) is executed, and the production execution process after the second operation is finished (S453).

Returning to the processing during effect symbol fluctuation, when it is determined that the third ready-to-win effect is being executed (S312; Y), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the post-operation effect execution period flag is set. Determine (S461). If the post-operation effect execution period flag is set (S461; Y), the process proceeds to S480, and if the post-operation effect execution period flag is not set (S461; N), the push button 31B operation reception period. It is determined whether or not it is in the middle (S462). If it is during the operation reception period of the push button 31B (S462; Y), the process proceeds to S476, and if it is not during the operation reception period of the push button 31B (S462; N), it is further checked whether it is during the failure highlighting period. is determined (S463).

If it is during the failure highlighting period (S463; Y), the process proceeds to S482, and if it is not during the failure highlighting period (S463; N), the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggesting image in the third ready-to-win effect. is pattern 1 or pattern 4 (S464). In the case of pattern 1 or pattern 4 (S464; Y), during the period in which the images 210 of the two push buttons 31B as operation suggesting images are moved toward the center of the display area of the effect display device 5 (the two push buttons 31B image movement display period) (S465).

If the image 210 of the two push buttons 31B is in the period of movement (S465; Y), the image 210 of the two push buttons 31B as the operation suggestive advanced image is moved to the left and right end portions of the display area of the effect display device 5. to the center, and proceed to S473 (S466). Also, if the image 210 of the two push buttons 31B is not in the period of movement (S465; N), the image 210 of the two push buttons 31B as the operation suggestion image is stopped at the center of the display area of the effect display device 5. The images of these two push buttons 31B are displayed in an overlapping state (overlapping display) (S467). Then, the process proceeds to S473.

Further, when the display pattern of the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggesting image in the third ready-to-win effect is not pattern 1 and pattern 4 in S464 (S464; N), the push button as the operation suggesting image in the third ready-to-win effect It is determined whether the display pattern of the image 210 of 31B is pattern 2 or pattern 5 (S468). When the display pattern of the image 210 of the push button 31B is pattern 2 or pattern 5 (S468; Y), the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggesting image is directed toward the center of the display area of the effect display device 5. It is determined whether or not it is during the period of moving the image of the push button 31B (while the image of the push button 31B is being moved and displayed) (S469).

When the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggesting image is in the moving period (S469; Y), the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggesting image is displayed from the upper end side of the display area of the effect display device 5. The display is moved toward the center, and the process proceeds to S473 (S470). If the image 210 of the push button 31B is not in the period of movement (S469; N), the image 210 of the push button 31B as an operation suggesting image is stopped and displayed in the center of the display area of the effect display device 5 (S471). ), and proceeds to S473.

In S468, when the display pattern of the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggesting image is pattern 3 or pattern 6 (S468; N), the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggesting image is displayed on the effect display device 5. are gradually displayed (appearance display) at the center of the display area (S472), and the process proceeds to S473.

Next, in S473, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether the display pattern of the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggesting image in the third ready-to-win effect is any one of patterns 1 to 3, that is, whether the variable display result is It is determined whether or not it is a probability variable jackpot. If the display pattern of the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggesting image in the third ready-to-win effect is any of pattern 4 to pattern 6 (S473; N), the process proceeds to S481, and as the operation suggesting image in the third ready-to-win effect If the display pattern of the image 210 of the push button 31B is any one of patterns 1 to 3 (S473; N), it is determined whether or not it is time to start accepting the operation of the push button 31B (S474). If it is not the push button 31B operation reception start timing (S474; N), the processing of S313 to S318 is executed to end the effect symbol fluctuation process, and if it is the push button 31B operation reception start timing (S474; Y ) starts displaying the image 230 of the push button 31B as the operation prompting image in the center of the display area of the effect display device 5, and proceeds to S476.

At S476, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the push button 31B has been operated. If the push button 31B has been operated (S476; Y), the process proceeds to S478, and if the push button 31B has not been operated (S476; N), it is further determined whether or not it is time to finish accepting the operation of the push button 31B. (S477). When it is time to finish accepting the operation of the push button 31B (S477; Y), the process proceeds to S478, and when it is not the time to finish accepting the operation of the push button 31B, the processes of S313 to S318 are executed to end the effect symbol changing process. .

Then, in S478, the effect control CPU 120 sets a post-operation effect execution flag and executes a third post-operation effect execution process (S480). Then, the process of S313 to S318 is executed and the effect symbol changing process is terminated.

FIG. 25 is a flow chart showing the effect execution process (S480) after the third operation in the effect symbol changing process. In the post-third-operation effect execution process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not a post-third-operation effect process timer, which will be described later, is in operation (S501). When the third post-operation effect process timer is not in operation (S501; N), the third post-operation effect process table corresponding to the display pattern of the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggesting image is selected (S502), A process timer in process data 1 of the selected post-third-operation effect process table is started (S503).

Note that the post-third-operation effect process table contains display control execution data for controlling the display of the effect display device 5, LED control execution data for controlling lighting of each LED, and sounds output from the speakers 8L and 8R. Sound control execution data for controlling the push button 31B, operation unit control execution data for controlling the operation of the stick controller 31A, etc. are arranged in order.

Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 controls the effect device (effect display as a component for effect) according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, LED control execution data 1, sound control execution data 1, operation unit control execution data 1). Control of the device 5, various LEDs as production parts, speakers 8L and 8R as production parts, and operation units (push button 31B, stick controller 31A, etc.) is executed, and the post-third-operation production execution process is terminated. (S504). For example, a command is output to the display control unit 123 in order to display an image corresponding to the third ready-to-win effect on the effect display device 5 . In addition, it outputs a control signal (LED control execution data) to the LED control board 14 in order to control lighting/extinguishing of various LEDs. Also, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the audio control board 13 in order to output audio from the speakers 8L and 8R.

On the other hand, when the effect process timer after the second operation is operating in S501 (S501; Y), the effect control CPU 120 decrements the value of the effect process timer after the second operation by -1 (S505). Then, it is determined whether or not the post-third-operation effect process timer has timed out (S506). If the post-third-operation effect process timer has timed out (S506; Y), it is further determined whether or not the last post-third-operation effect process timer has timed out (S507).

When the time out is not the final post-third-operation effect process timer (S507; N), the post-third-operation effect process data is switched (S508). That is, by setting the process timer setting value set next in the post-third-operation effect process table to the post-third-operation effect process timer, the post-third-operation effect process timer is restarted (S509). Also, based on the display control execution data, LED control execution data, sound control execution data, operation unit control data, etc., which are set next, the control state for the production device (parts for production) is changed, and after the third operation The effect execution process is ended (S510).

In addition, when the time out in S507 is the last third operation after-operation effect process timer (S507; Y), the after-operation effect execution flag is cleared, and the after-third-operation effect execution process is terminated ( S512).

In addition, when the effect process timer after the third operation has not timed out in S506 (S506; N), the contents of the process data corresponding to the effect process timer after the third operation (display control execution data, LED control execution data, (S511).

Returning to the effect symbol change process, in S481 the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is during the failure highlighting period. If it is not during the failure highlighting period (S481; N), the process of S313 to S318 is executed to end the effect symbol fluctuation process, and if it is during the failure highlighting period (S481; Y), go to S482. move on. In S482, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the display pattern of the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggesting image in the third ready-to-win effect is the pattern 4 or not. If the display pattern of the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggesting image in the third reach effect is pattern 4 (S482; Y), the effect display device 5 displays two images of the push button 31B as failure highlighting. Stop display is performed at the left and right ends of the area (S483). Then, the process of S313 to S318 is executed and the effect symbol changing process is terminated.

Further, when the display pattern of the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggesting image in the third ready-to-win effect is not pattern 4 (S482; N), the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggesting image in the third ready-to-win effect is displayed. It is determined whether or not the display pattern is pattern 5 (S484). If the display pattern of the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggesting image in the third ready-to-win effect is pattern 5 (S484; Y), the image 210 of the push button 31B is displayed in the display area of the effect display device 5 as the failure highlighting display. (S485). Then, the process of S313 to S318 is executed and the effect symbol changing process is terminated.

Further, when the display pattern of the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggestive image in the third ready-to-win effect is pattern 6 (S484; N), the image 210 of the push button 31B is displayed on the effect display device 5 as a failure highlighting display. Disappear (end display) from the center (S486). Then, the process of S313 to S318 is executed and the effect symbol changing process is terminated.

Next, the display mode of the effect display device 5 when executing the first ready-to-win effect will be described with reference to FIGS. 28 and 29. FIG. First, as shown in FIGS. 28(A) and 28(B), when the performance symbols stop in the "left" and "right" performance symbol display areas 5L and 5R in a combination of reach, the performance display device 5 is displayed. A character and an enemy character are displayed, and the first ready-to-reach effect is started. Next, as shown in FIGS. 28(C) and 28(D), when execution of the chance route is determined in the first ready-to-win effect, the ally character attacks the enemy character.

Then, as shown in FIG. 28(E), images 210 of the two push buttons 31B are displayed at the left and right ends of the display area of the effect display device 5 as operation suggestion images. At this time, above the image 210 of the push button 31B displayed at the left end of the display area of the effect display device 5, an image of the push button 31B is displayed as a result suggesting image corresponding to the content of the effect of the effect after the first operation. is displayed, and above the image 210 of the push button 31B displayed at the right end of the display area of the effect display device 5, a message image 220 corresponding to the image of the push button 31B is displayed. Draw!” message image 220 is displayed. That is, the number of push button 31B images 210 displayed as operation suggestive images and the number of message images 220 displayed as result suggestive images in the first ready-to-win effect of the present embodiment are the same.

Next, as shown in FIGS. 28(F) and 29(G), two images of the push buttons 31B as operation suggesting images and message images 220 as result suggesting images corresponding to the images of the respective push buttons 31B are displayed. is moved toward the center of the display area of the effect display device 5, and the images 210 of the two push buttons 31B as the operation suggestive images are displayed overlapping in the center of the display area. Note that when the two images 210 of the push buttons 31B as operation suggesting images are overlapped and displayed in the center of the display area, the display of each message image 220 is ended. In addition, after the two images 210 of the push buttons 31B as the operation suggesting images are overlapped and displayed in the center of the display area for the period L1, these operation suggesting images are displayed in the center of the display area of the effect display device 5. Instead of the two images 210 of the push button 31B, the display of the image 230 of the push button 31B as the operation prompting image is started, and the reception of the operation of the push button 31B is started.

When the player operates the push button 31B during the operation reception period of the push button 31B or when the operation reception period of the push button 31B ends, as shown in FIGS. Then, as the effect after the first operation, the ally character wins over the enemy character and the result of the variable display is reported as a probability variable jackpot, or as the effect after the first operation, the ally character and the enemy character are tied and the variable display result is displayed. You are informed that you are out of order.

28 and 29, the case where the first ready-to-win effect is executed in the chance route has been described, but when the first ready-to-win effect is executed in the pinch route, the first ready-to-win effect is started. and the enemy character attacks the allied character. Then, images 210 of the two push buttons 31B as operation suggesting images are displayed at the left and right ends of the display area of the effect display device 5. FIG. At this time, above the image 210 of the push button 31B displayed at the left end of the display area of the effect display device 5, a message image 220 of "Defeat!" is displayed, and above the image 210 of the push button 31B displayed at the right end of the display area of the effect display device 5, a message "Draw!" Image 220 is displayed.

28(F) and 29(G), images 210 of two push buttons 31B as operation suggesting images and messages as result suggesting images corresponding to the images 210 of each push button 31B. An image 220 is moved and displayed toward the center of the display area of the effect display device 5 . Then, after the two images 210 of the push button 31B as operation suggesting images are overlapped and displayed in the center of the display area for the period L1, the two images 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggesting images are displayed. Instead, the display of the image 230 of the push button 31B as the operation prompting image is started, and the reception of the operation of the push button 31B by the player is started.

If the player operates the push button 31B during the operation acceptance period of the push button 31B or if the operation acceptance period of the push button 31B ends, the enemy character wins over the ally character as the first post-operation effect. It is reported that the variable display result is a non-probable variable big hit, or that the variable display result is a loss due to a draw between the ally character and the enemy character as an effect after the first operation.

In the present embodiment, a battle effect is executed during the first ready-to-win effect, and as a result of the battle effect (effect after the first operation), the variation display result is either a definite variable big hit, a non-definite variable big win, or a loss. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the effect executed during the first reach effect may be any effect other than the battle effect as long as it suggests a plurality of effect results. good. Further, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 29(G), only one image 230 of the push button 31B as the operation prompting image is displayed in the display area of the effect display device 5. The present invention is not limited to this, and a plurality of images 230 of the push button 31B may be displayed as operation prompting images in the display area of the effect display device 5. FIG. When a plurality of images 230 of the push button 31B are displayed as operation promotion images in the display area of the effect display device 5 in this way, a result advantageous to the player can be obtained based on the operation of the push button 31B by the player. A corresponding effect (a effect in which the ally character wins over the enemy character in the case of the chance route, and an effect in which the ally character and the enemy character draw a draw in the case of the pinch route) may be executed.

Further, in the present embodiment, a mode is exemplified in which the battle production can be executed by the chance route and the pinch route, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the battle production can be executed by the chance route and the pinch route. Only one of them may be executed. In addition, in the case where the battle effect is executed by only one of the chance route and the pinch route in this way, for example, the image 210 of the three push buttons 31B as the operation suggesting image, and the result suggesting image "Victory!" After moving and displaying the message images 220 of "defeat!" Then, based on the operation of the push button 31B by the player, as a first post-operation production, a production in which the ally character wins against the enemy character (probable variable big win notification), a production in which the ally character loses to the enemy character (non-probable variable big win report), It is sufficient to execute one of the effects (notice of loss) in which the ally character and the enemy character draw.

Next, the display mode of the effect display device 5 when executing the second ready-to-win effect will be described with reference to FIGS. 30 and 31. FIG. First, as shown in FIGS. 30(A) and 30(B), when the performance symbols stop in the “left” and “right” performance symbol display areas 5L and 5R with a combination of ready-to-win, the performance display device 5 displays. An image 210 of the push button 31B as an operation suggestion image is displayed in the center of the area, and the second ready-to-win effect is started. At the start of the second ready-to-win effect, as shown in FIG. 30(B), an image 210 of the push button 31B as an operation suggesting image and an image 210 of the push button 31B such as "Waiting for button operation" are not in the operation reception period of the push button 31B. A message image 220 indicating that is displayed.

Then, as shown in FIGS. 30B to 30D, the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggestive image changes in color in the order of white→blue→red over time. Next, as shown in FIGS. 31(E) and 31(F), in the center of the display area of the effect display device 5, a push button 31B of any one of white, blue, and red as an operation suggestion image is displayed. Instead of the image 210, an image of the push button 31B as an operation prompting image having the same size as the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggesting image (an image 230 of the push button 31B whose size is "small"), or An image of the push button 31B as an operation prompting image (an image 230 of the push button 31B having a “large” size) larger than the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggesting image is displayed, and the push button 31B is displayed. Acceptance of the operation of is started.

When the player operates the push button 31B during the operation reception period of the push button 31B or when the operation reception period of the push button 31B ends, as shown in FIGS. Then, as the effect after the second operation, it is notified that the variable display result is a probability variable jackpot or that the variable display result is a loss.

Next, the display mode of the effect display device 5 when executing the third ready-to-win effect will be described with reference to FIGS. 32 to 35. FIG. First, as shown in FIGS. 32(A) and 32(B), when the performance symbols stop in the “left” and “right” performance symbol display areas 5L and 5R with a combination of ready-to-win, the third ready-to-win performance starts. be done.

When the display pattern of the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggesting image in the third ready-to-win effect is pattern 1 or pattern 4, the effect display is performed as shown in FIGS. An image 210 of the push button 31B as an operation suggesting image is displayed moving toward the center of the display area from the left end side and the left end side of the display area of the device 5, respectively. As described above, the images 210 of the two push buttons 31B as the operation suggestive images are displayed in an overlapping manner in the center of the display area over the period L1 (see FIGS. 26A and 27A). .

Next, when the display pattern of the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggesting image in the third reach effect is pattern 1, as shown in FIG. In the center of the display area, an image 230 of the push button 31B as an operation prompting image is displayed in place of the two images 210 of the push button 31B as operation suggesting images, and reception of operation of the push button 31B is started. Then, when the player operates the push button 31B during the operation acceptance period of the push button 31B or when the operation acceptance period of the push button 31B ends, as shown in FIG. As an effect, it is notified that the variable display result is a probability variable big hit.

When the display pattern of the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggestive image in the third ready-to-win effect is pattern 4, as shown in FIGS. The images 210 of the two push buttons 31B as operation suggestive images that have been overlapped and displayed in the center of the display area of the display device 5 are moved and displayed toward the right end side and the left end side of the display area, respectively. The images of these two push buttons 31B are stopped and displayed as failure highlighting at the right and left ends of the display area, and then erased. That is, when the display pattern of the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggesting image in the third ready-to-win effect is pattern 4, the two images 210 of the push button 31B as the failure highlighting are the push buttons as the operation prompting image. It is displayed in a different area from the image 230 of the button 31B.

Incidentally, as shown in FIG. 32(D), when the images 210 of the two push buttons 31B as operation suggesting images are displayed in the center of the display area of the effect display device 5, they are displayed overlappingly. The display area when the two images 210 of the push buttons 31B as operation suggestion images are displayed in the display area of the effect display device 5 is the size of one image of the push buttons 31B. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 33(H), when images 210 of two push buttons 31B as operation suggestion images are displayed in the display area of the effect display device 5 as failure highlighting, one push button 31B is displayed. is displayed at the right end of the display area, and the image of the other push button 31B is displayed at the left end of the display area. The display area when displayed in the display area 5 is the size of two images of these push buttons 31B. That is, when the third ready-to-win effect is executed in pattern 4, the image of the two push buttons 31B as the failure highlighting is displayed on the effect display device 5 rather than the image 210 of the two push buttons 31B as the operation suggesting image. Larger display area.

Further, when the display pattern of the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggesting image in the third reach effect is pattern 2 or pattern 5, as shown in FIGS. , 5L, 5R, and 5R, an image 210 of the push button 31B as an operation suggestion image is displayed from the upper end side of the display area of the effect display device 5. It is displayed moving toward the center of the area. The image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggesting image is stopped and displayed in the center of the display area for the period L2.

Next, when the display pattern of the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggesting image in the third ready-to-win effect is pattern 2, as shown in FIG. In the center of the display area, an image 230 of the push button 31B as an operation prompting image is displayed in place of the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggesting image, and acceptance of the operation of the push button 31B is started. When the player operates the push button 31B during the period for accepting the operation of the push button 31B or when the period for accepting the operation of the push button 31B ends, the result of the variable display is the probability variable big hit as the third post-operation effect. is notified.

When the display pattern of the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggesting image in the third ready-to-win effect is pattern 5, as shown in FIG. The image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggesting image, which has been stopped and displayed in the center of the display area, is moved and displayed toward the lower end of the display area. Then, the image 210 of the push button 31B is stopped and displayed at the lower end of the display area as failure highlighting, and then erased.

Further, when the display pattern of the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggestive image in the third reach effect is pattern 3 or pattern 6, as shown in FIGS. , 5L and 5R, the image 210 of the push button 31B as an operation suggesting image is displayed in the center of the display area of the effect display device 5. Appearance display of the image of the push button 31B is started.

Next, when the display pattern of the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggesting image in the third ready-to-win effect is pattern 3, as shown in FIG. When the appearance display of the image 210 of the push button 31B is completed, the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation prompting image is replaced with the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggesting image in the center of the display area of the effect display device 5. The image 230 is displayed, and acceptance of the operation of the push button 31B is started. When the player operates the push button 31B during the period for accepting the operation of the push button 31B or when the period for accepting the operation of the push button 31B ends, the result of the variable display is the probability variable big hit as the third post-operation effect. is notified.

When the display pattern of the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggestive image in the third ready-to-win effect is pattern 6, as shown in FIG. The image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggesting image, which has appeared and been displayed until now, is erased as the failure highlighting display.

As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 28 and 29, when the first ready-to-win effect is executed, the image 230 of the push button 31B as the operation promoting image is displayed on the effect display device. 5, images 210 and 220 of the push button 31B and a message image 220 of "Victory!" minute!" is displayed in the display area of the effect display device 5, the effect result of the effect after the first operation is changed in advance to "Victory" shown in FIG. Therefore, the type of result suggestive image displayed together with the image 210 of the push button 31B displayed as the operation suggestive image (“Victory!”, “Tie!”, Since the player's attention can be drawn to the message image 220 (not shown) such as "Defeated!", the interest in the game can be improved. In addition, in the first ready-to-win effect of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 28(E), two push button 31B images 210 as operation suggesting images and two message images 220 as result suggesting images are used. Any effect may be used as long as it is displayed in different areas of the display area of the effect display device 5 .

In this embodiment, the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggesting image and the message image 220 as the result suggesting image are displayed as separate images on the effect display device 5, but the present invention The present invention is not limited to this, and the effect display device 5 may display the image of the push button 31B as the operation suggesting image and the message image as the result suggesting image as a single image. Further, in this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 28(E) and 28(F), in the display area of the effect display device 5, an image 210 of the push button 31B as the suggestion image and a message as the result suggestion image. Although the form in which the image 220 is displayed close to each other has been exemplified, the present invention is not limited to this. , may be displayed in a completely different area of the display area of the effect display device 5 .

Further, as shown in FIGS. 28 and 29, when executing the first ready-to-win effect, the number of images 210 of the push button 31B displayed on the effect display device 5 as operation suggestive images and effect display as result suggestive images The number of message images 220 displayed on the device 5 is the same (in this embodiment, the number of images 210 of the push button 31B displayed on the effect display device 5 as operation suggestive images and the number of images 210 displayed on the effect display device 5 as result suggestive images are Since the number of message images 220 to be displayed is two), the number of images 210 of the push button 31B displayed on the effect display device 5 as operation suggesting images and the number of images 210 of the push button 31B displayed on the effect display device 5 as result suggesting images. Compared to the case where the number of message images 220 is different, the image 210 of the push button 31B displayed on the effect display device 5 as the operation suggestive image and the message image 220 displayed on the effect display device 5 as the result suggestive image are reduced. Since it can be easily identified by the player, the interest in the game can be improved.

Particularly, in this embodiment, an image 210 of one push button 31B as an operation suggesting image and a message image 220 as a result suggesting image corresponding to the image 210 of the one push button 31B are displayed close to each other. Since the image 210 of the other push button 31B and the message image 220 as the result suggesting image corresponding to the image 210 of the other push button 31B are displayed close to each other, they are displayed on the effect display device 5 as the operation suggesting image. The player can more easily distinguish between the image 210 of the push button 31B to be pushed and the message image 220 displayed on the performance display device 5 as the result suggestive image.

In this embodiment, the number of operation suggesting images and the number of result suggesting images are the same, but the present invention is not limited to this. The number of images may be indicated by a different number of 2 or more. For example, the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggesting image may be displayed more than the message image 220 as the result suggesting image, or the message image 220 as the result suggesting image may be displayed more than the push button 31B as the operation suggesting image. More than image 210 may be displayed.

Further, as shown in FIG. 29(G), during the first ready-to-win effect, by displaying an image 230 of the push button 31B as the operation prompting image and at the same time ending the display of the message image 220 as the result suggesting image, The image 230 of the push button 31B as the operation prompting image and the message image 220 as the result suggesting image can be prevented from becoming difficult to understand due to overlapping display, and interest can be improved.

In this embodiment, during the first ready-to-win effect, the image 230 of the push button 31B as the operation prompting image is displayed, and at the same time the display of the message image 220 as the result suggesting image is ended. By synchronizing the timing of displaying the image 230 of the push button 31B and the timing of ending the display of the message image 220 as the result suggesting image, it is possible to prevent the first ready-to-win effect from being prolonged. is not limited to this, and the display of the message image 220 as the result suggestive image may be erased at a timing before the image 230 of the push button 31B as the operation prompting image is displayed. In other words, ``end the effect type suggesting display before the action prompting display is displayed'' in the present invention means the timing of displaying the image 230 of the push button 31B as the operation prompting image (operation prompting display) and the result suggestion. The display of the message image 220 as an image (effect type suggestive display) is made to end at the same time, and the timings are made different (the image 230 of the push button 31B as an operation prompting image (operation prompting display) is displayed. ending the display of the message image 220 as the result suggesting image at a timing prior to the timing at which the message image 220 is displayed).

In this embodiment, during the first ready-to-win effect, the message as the result suggestive image is displayed before the image 230 of the push button 31B as the operation prompt image is displayed instead of the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggestive image. Although the form of ending the display of the image 220 is exemplified, the present invention is not limited to this, and the message image as the result suggesting image is displayed after the image 230 of the push button 31B as the operation prompting image is displayed. The display of 220 may end.

Further, in this embodiment, the first ready-to-win effect can be executed as an effect during the variable display of the special symbol, and during the first ready-to-win effect, the image 210 of the plurality of push buttons 31B as the operation suggesting image and the result suggesting image are displayed. After suggesting the effect result of the effect after the first operation by displaying a plurality of message images 220 as , the effect after the first operation is executed. It can be suggested, and the interest of the first reach effect can be improved.

In addition, in the second ready-to-win effect of the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 30 and 31, an image 230 of the push button 31B as the operation prompting image is an image of the push button 31B having different sizes (the size is "small"). ” and an image of the push button 31B with a size of “Large”) can be displayed. Further, in the second ready-to-win effect of the present embodiment, the color of the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggesting image can be changed in a plurality of stages, and the push button 31B having the "large" size as the operation prompting image. The proportion of the image 230 of 31B displayed differs according to the color of the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggesting image. Therefore, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the color of the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggesting image, thereby improving the game interest.

In this embodiment, in the second ready-to-win effect, the color of the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggesting image can be changed, and the image 230 of the push button 31B with the size "large" is displayed as the operation prompting image. Although the embodiment has exemplified a form in which the ratio of the push button 31B as the operation suggesting image differs according to the color of the image 210 of the push button 31B, the present invention is not limited to this, and in the second ready-to-win effect, the The size of the image 210 of the push button 31B can be changed, and the ratio of displaying the image 230 of the push button 31B with the "large" size as the operation prompting image varies depending on the size of the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggesting image. may vary accordingly.

In this embodiment, the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggesting image is exemplified in a mode in which the color can be changed in two stages (white→blue and white→blue→red). The color of the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggesting image may be one level or three levels or more. Furthermore, in the present embodiment, an example is exemplified in which the color of the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggesting image is changed step by step. By providing a case in which the color of the image 210 of the push button 31B as a suggestive image is changed two or more times in one change, it is possible to give the player unexpectedness and improve the amusement of the game.

In addition, in the present embodiment, two images 230 of the push button 31B of "large" size and "small" size are provided as the display mode of the image 230 of the push button 31B as the operation prompting image. The image 230 of the push button 31B as the operation prompting image may be displayed in three or more modes.

In the second ready-to-reach effect, the image 210 of the push button 31B in white as the image of the push button 31B as the operation suggesting image and the image 210 of the push button 31B in white as the image 210 of the push button 31B in size are larger than the image 210 of the push button 31B in size as the operation prompting image. Images 210 of blue and red push buttons 31B are provided, and images 210 of blue and red push buttons 31B are displayed as operation suggestion images. In some cases, the image 230 of the push button 31B having a size of "small" may be displayed as the operation prompting image. It is possible to make the player pay attention to the player and improve the amusement of the game.

In this embodiment, in the second ready-to-win effect, even if the image 210 of the push button 31B in blue or red is displayed as the operation suggesting image, the image 230 of the push button 31B having the "small" size is displayed as the operation prompting image. Although the form in which the image may be displayed is exemplified, the present invention is not limited to this, and the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggesting image is always "large" in size as the operation prompting image. ' or 'small' image 230 of the push button 31B may be provided in a different color.

Further, as shown in FIG. 27A, when the third ready-to-win effect is executed in pattern 4 in which the image 230 of the push button 31B as the operation prompting image is not displayed, two push buttons 31B as the operation suggesting image are displayed. 210 are overlapped and displayed in the center of the display area of the effect display device 5 for a period L1, and then the images 210 of the two push buttons 31B as operation suggestive images are displayed at the left and right ends of the display area of the effect display device 5. By statically displaying the failure highlighting in the part for a period L2 longer than the period L1, it is possible to emphasize the disappointment that the image 230 of the push button 31B as the operation prompting image is not displayed, thereby increasing the interest in the game. can improve.

In this embodiment, when the third ready-to-win effect is executed in pattern 4 in which the image 230 of the push button 31B as the operation prompting image is not displayed, two images 230 of the push button 31B as the operation prompting image are rendered. Although overlapping display in the center of the display area of the display device 5 makes it easier for the player to visually recognize that the images of the two push buttons 31B are displayed in an overlapping manner, the present invention is not limited to this. When the third ready-to-win effect is executed in pattern 4 in which the image 230 of the push button 31B as the operation promoting image is not displayed, the image 230 of the two push buttons 31B as the operation promoting image is displayed in the display area of the effect display device 5. may be displayed in an overlapping manner in an area other than the center of the In this case, the image 230 of the push button 31B as the operation prompting image may be stopped and displayed in the center of the display area of the effect display device 5 as the failure highlighting display.

In this embodiment, when the third ready-to-win effect is executed in pattern 4 in which the image 230 of the push button 31B as the operation prompting image is not displayed, two images 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggesting image are produced. After overlapping display over a period L1 in the center of the display area of the display device 5, the images 210 of the two push buttons 31B as operation suggesting images are displayed at the left and right ends of the display area of the effect display device 5 from the period L1. Although a mode in which failure highlighting is stopped for a long period of time L2 (L2>L1) is exemplified, the present invention is not limited to this, and two push buttons 31B as operation suggestion images A period L1 during which the image 210 is displayed overlapping in the center of the display area of the effect display device 5 is a period L2 during which the images 210 of the two push buttons 31B as operation suggesting images are displayed at the left and right ends of the display area of the effect display device 5. The period may be longer than the above (L1≧L2).

Further, as shown in FIG. 27A, when the third ready-to-win effect is executed in pattern 1 in which an image 230 of the push button 31B as the operation prompting image is displayed, the image of the push button 31B as the operation prompting image is displayed. 230 is displayed in the center of the display area of the effect display device 5, and when the third ready-to-win effect is executed in the pattern 4 in which the image 230 of the push button 31B as the operation promoting image is not displayed, operation suggestion is performed as failure highlighting. When the images 210 of the two push buttons 31B as images are displayed at the left and right ends of the display area of the effect display device 5, that is, when the third ready-to-win effect is executed in pattern 4, the push buttons as the operation prompting images. By displaying the two images of the push buttons 31B as the operation suggestive images 210 in areas different from the area where the image 230 of 31B is displayed (the center of the display area of the effect display device 5), the push buttons as the operation prompting images are displayed. Since the regret that the image 230 of 31B is not displayed can be emphasized, the amusement of the game can be improved.

Also, in this embodiment, when the third ready-to-win effect is executed in pattern 4, the area where the image 230 of the push button 31B as the operation promoting image is displayed (the center of the display area of the effect display device 5) is Although an example is shown in which the images 210 of the two push buttons 31B as operation suggesting images are displayed in different areas (left and right ends of the display area of the effect display device 5), the present invention is not limited to this. If the third ready-to-win effect is executed in pattern 4, two images of the push button 31B as operation suggesting images are displayed in the same area as the image 230 of the push button 31B as the operation prompting image is displayed. At least a portion of 210 may be displayed.

Further, in this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 26 and 27, the third ready-to-win effect can be executed in any one of patterns 1 to 6, and the third ready-to-win effect is the push button 31B as an operation promoting image. When execution is performed in any one of patterns 4 to 6 in which the image 230 is not displayed, the failure highlighting period is different for each pattern, so the length of the failure highlighting period can be diversified. It can be made to hold, and the game interest can be improved.

In this embodiment, an example is given in which the failure highlighting period is different for all patterns 4 to 6 of the third ready-to-win effect, but the present invention is not limited to this. The failure highlighting period may be the same for all patterns 4 to 6 of the third reach effect, or the failure highlighting period for at least one pattern may be different from the other patterns. may be different from the period during which failure highlighting is performed.

Further, as shown in FIG. 32, when the third ready-to-win effect is executed in pattern 4 in which the image 230 of the push button 31B as the operation prompting image is not displayed, two images 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggesting image are displayed. are moved from the left and right ends of the effect display device 5 so as to overlap with each other in the center of the display area, and then the images 210 of the two push buttons 31B as these operation suggesting images are moved from the center of the display area of the effect display device 5. By dispersing them toward the left and right ends of the display area, it is possible to emphasize that the image 230 of the push button 31B as the operation prompting image is not displayed. It can further arouse the desire to

In the present embodiment, when the third ready-to-win effect is executed in pattern 4 in which the image 230 of the push button 31B as the operation prompting image is not displayed, two images 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggestive images are produced. After moving and displaying from the left and right ends of the display device 5 so as to overlap at the center of the display area, the images 210 of the two push buttons 31B as operation suggesting images are displayed from the center of the display area of the effect display device 5. Although a form in which the area is dispersed toward the left and right ends is exemplified, the present invention is not limited to this. After moving and displaying the images 210 of the two push buttons 31B from the left and right ends of the effect display device 5 so as to overlap in the center of the display area, the images 210 of the two push buttons 31B as these operation suggesting images are displayed on the effect display device. 5, the image 230 of the push button 31B as an operation prompting image is erased at the center to give surprise to the player and emphasize that the image 230 of the push button 31B as the operation prompting image is not displayed. The desire to display may be further aroused.

Also, as shown in FIGS. 26(A) and 27(A), when the third ready-to-win effect is executed in pattern 1 or pattern 4, an image 210 of two push buttons 31B as an operation suggestion image is displayed as an effect. A period L during which the image 210 of the two push buttons 31B as the operation suggestive images is displayed overlapping in the center of the display area of the effect display device 5 is a period L during which the display area of the device 5 is moved from the left and right ends toward the center. By setting the period longer than L1, it is possible to secure a period for moving and displaying the images 210 of the two push buttons 31B as operation suggesting images. The player's attention can be increased, and the game interest can be improved.

In this embodiment, when the third ready-to-win effect is executed in pattern 1 or pattern 4, the images 210 of the two push buttons 31B as operation suggesting images are displayed from the left and right ends of the display area of the effect display device 5. A period L during which the images 210 of the two push buttons 31B are displayed moving toward the center is longer than a period L1 during which the images 210 of the two push buttons 31B as the operation suggestive images are displayed overlapping in the center of the display area of the effect display device 5 (L>L1). However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the period L1 during which the images 210 of the two push buttons 31B as operation suggesting images are overlapped and displayed in the center of the display area of the effect display device 5 is and a period longer than or equal to the period L (L1≧L) during which the images 210 of the two push buttons 31B as the operation suggesting images are moved and displayed from the left and right ends of the display area of the effect display device 5 toward the center. good too.

Further, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 27A, when the third ready-to-win effect is executed in pattern 4, the image 210 of the two push buttons 31B as the operation suggestion image is displayed on the effect display device 5. The period L2 during which the images 210 of the two push buttons 31B as the operation suggesting images are displayed at the left and right ends of the display area of the effect display device 5 as the failure highlight display is longer than the period L1 in which they are overlapped and displayed in the center of the display area. Since the image 230 of the push button 31B is longer, it is possible to emphasize the disappointment that the image 230 of the push button 31B as the operation promoting image is not displayed, and the image 230 of the push button 31B as the operation promoting image can be displayed to the player. It can further arouse the desire to

In the present embodiment, when the third ready-to-win effect is executed in pattern 4, the images 210 of the two push buttons 31B as the operation suggestive images are displayed overlapping in the center of the display area of the effect display device 5 during the period L1. , the period L2 during which the images 210 of the two push buttons 31B as the operation suggesting images are displayed at the left and right ends of the display area of the effect display device 5 as failure highlighting is longer than (L2>L1). Although exemplified, the present invention is not limited to this, and during the period L1 in which the images 210 of the two push buttons 31B as operation suggestive images are overlapped and displayed in the center of the display area of the effect display device 5, a failure occurs. The image 210 of the two push buttons 31B as the operation suggestive image as the highlighted display may be displayed at the left and right ends of the display area of the effect display device 5 for a period longer than or equal to the period L2 (L1≧L2). .

Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above with reference to the drawings, the specific configuration is not limited to these embodiments, and any changes or additions within the scope of the present invention are included in the present invention. be

For example, in the above-described embodiment, as the second ready-to-win effect, a form is executed in which the display mode (color) of the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggesting image is changed based on the passage of the fluctuation time, that is, the effect is executed in 1 variable display, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the effect of changing the display mode of the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggesting image is the big hit game It may be executed over a plurality of times of variable display as a pre-reading forewarning effect suggesting that it will be controlled to the state. In other words, the ``predetermined period before the action prompting display is displayed'' in the present invention means that the image 230 of the push button 31B as the operation prompting image is displayed after the second ready-to-win effect is started in the variable display of 1. In addition to the period up to, the period up to the time when the image 230 of the push button 31B as the operation prompting image is displayed after executing the variable display a plurality of times is also included. Furthermore, when the effect corresponding to the second ready-to-win effect is to be executed as a effect other than the ready-to-win effect such as the notice effect during fluctuation, the image 230 of the push button 31B as the operation promoting image is displayed after the effect is started. The period up to this corresponds to the "predetermined period before the display of the action prompting display" in the present invention.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the display mode (color) of the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggestive image in the second ready-to-win effect is exemplified as being changeable based on the passage of time. However, as the operation promotion image, in addition to the image 230 of the push button 31B, an image 240 of an operation means other than the push button 31B (for example, the stick controller 31A) that can be operated by the player can be displayed. A post-operation effect (second post-operation effect) may be executed based on the player's operation of the operation means displayed as the operation prompting image. When it is possible to display the image 230 of the push button 31B and the image 240 of the stick controller 31A as the operation prompting image in this way, the image 240 of the stick controller 31A can be displayed as the operation prompting image according to the result of the variation display. and the image 230 of the push button 31B are determined to be displayed at different ratios, and the image 240 of the stick controller 31A is determined to be displayed as the operation prompting image. The number of changes in the display mode of the operation suggestion image may be determined at a different rate depending on whether it has been determined or not.

Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 36(A) to 36(F) as Modified Example 1, when it is determined to execute the pre-reading notice effect in a state in which a plurality of pending memories are stored, first, the effect An image 210 of the white push button 31B is displayed in the center of the display area of the display device 5 as an operation suggestion image. Then, the display mode (the color of the image of the push button 31B) of the image of the push button 31B as the operation suggestive image may be changed each time the variable display is terminated or a new variable display is started. Then, as shown in FIGS. 36(D) to 36(F), instead of the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggestion image, in the center of the display area of the effect display device 5 during the variable display of the prefetch target, Images 230 and 240 of the push button 31B or the stick controller 31A are displayed as operation promoting images.

Incidentally, as shown in FIGS. 36(A) to 36(F), when the second ready-to-win effect in the above-described embodiment is executed as a pre-reading notice effect, a predetermined position (for example, lower left part) of the display area of the effect display device 5 ) may be displayed to make it easier to understand that the pre-reading forewarning effect is being executed over a plurality of times of variable display.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the form in which the display mode (color) of the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggestion image in the second ready-to-win effect can be changed was exemplified, but the present invention is not limited to this. During the second ready-to-win effect, as a different effect from the second ready-to-win effect, a suggestive effect to suggest that the game is controlled to the big win game state may be executed.

Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 37(A) to 37(F) as Modified Example 2, the button operation effect is performed while the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggestion image during the second ready-to-win effect is displayed. Run. In the button operation effect, as shown in FIG. 37(E), a button operation effect is displayed at the right end of the display area of the effect display device 5 as a position that does not overlap the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggestive image. An operation prompting image is displayed to accept the operation of the push button 31B. Then, as shown in FIG. 37(F), when the operation of the push button 31B by the player is accepted, a mini-character, lines, etc. are displayed on the right end of the display area of the effect display device 5, thereby It suffices to suggest that the variable display result becomes a big win and that the game state is controlled to a big win game state.

As described above, in the present modified example 2, while the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggesting image during the second ready-to-win effect is being displayed, a button operation effect not corresponding to the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggesting image is displayed. can be executed, the game interest can be improved. Furthermore, the button operation effect in the present modified example 2 is displayed in the display area of the effect display device 5 so as not to overlap the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggesting image displayed in the center of the display area of the effect display device 5. , it is possible to prevent the display of the button operation effect from being obstructed by the image of the push button 31B as the operation suggesting image and becoming difficult to understand.

Note that, in the present modified example 2, during the display of the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggesting image during the second ready-to-win effect, a button operation effect is produced as an effect not corresponding to the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggesting image. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and during the display of the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggestive image during the second reach effect may be made executable.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the form in which the display mode (color) of the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggestion image in the second ready-to-win effect can be changed was exemplified, but the present invention is not limited to this. 38(A) to 38(C) as a modification 3, during the second ready-to-win effect, it is possible to execute an action effect in which a character or the like acts on an image 210 of the push button 31B as an operation suggesting image. Alternatively, the display mode (color) of the image of the push button 31B as the operation suggesting image may be changed based on the execution of the action rendering. Furthermore, in the case where the action effect can be executed in the second ready-to-win effect, as shown in FIG. By providing a case where the mode does not change, the player may be made to pay attention to whether or not the display mode of the image of the push button 31B as the operation suggesting image changes due to the action effect.

In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 28(E), in the first ready-to-win effect, after the images 210 of the two push buttons 31B in the same display mode are displayed overlappingly as the operation suggesting images, the operation prompting image is displayed. Although the image 230 of the push button 31B is displayed as an example, the present invention is not limited to this, and the images 210 of the two push buttons 31B as operation suggestion images are displayed in different modes , an image 230 of the push button 31B as an operation prompting image, and two images 210 of the push button 31B as operation suggesting images having different modes may be displayed in a manner that can be specified.

Specifically, as a modification 4, the image 210 of the push button 31B as an operation suggesting image moving from the left end of the display area of the effect display device 5 toward the center of the display area is displayed as the effect after the first operation. The image 210 of the push button 31B as an operation suggesting image moving from the right end of the display area of the effect display device 5 toward the center of the display area is displayed after the first operation. The effect result may be displayed in blue, which suggests a tie, and the left half of the image 230 of the push button 31B as the operation prompting image may be displayed in red and the right half in blue. By doing so, the player can specify the display mode of the two images 210 of the push button 31B as operation suggesting images from the image 230 of the push button 31B as the operation prompting image, and at the same time, the image 210 of the two push buttons 31B as the operation suggesting image can be displayed. Since the effect result can be predicted from the color of the image 230 of the push button 31B as the operation promotion image, the interest of the effect after the first operation can be improved.

In the fourth modification, the display mode of the two push button 31B images 210 as operation suggesting images can be specified by the color of the push button 31B image 230 as the operation prompting image. is not limited to this, and the display mode of the image 230 of the push button 31B as the operation prompting image can specify the display mode of the two images 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggesting image. good.

Further, in the first modification, the second ready-to-win effect in the above-described embodiment is executed over a plurality of times of variable display as a pre-reading forewarning effect. Although the image 230 of the push button 31B is finally displayed as the operation prompting image after changing over the number of variable displays, the present invention is not limited to this, and the fifth modification. As, multiple fluctuation display under specific conditions (for example, a period corresponding to fluctuation display up to 30 times after the end of the jackpot game (for example, a special fluctuation period shorter than the non-reach fluctuation pattern (PA1-1) A period when the selection rate of shortened variation is high) and the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a ST machine (the game state is controlled to a high probability high base state after the end of the jackpot game, and the game state is based on the execution of the variation display of a specific number of times is a pachinko machine controlled to a low-probability-low base state or a high-probability-high base state). The image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggesting image is displayed in the display area of the effect display device 5 over the time variation display), and the display mode of the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggesting image is changed. Finally, an image 230 of the push button 31B may be displayed in the display area of the effect display device 5 as an operation prompting image. After the image 230 of the push button 31B as the operation promoting image is displayed in the display area of the effect display device 5, the variable display result becomes a big hit (probability variable big win) based on the player's operation of the push button 31B. Alternatively, it is sufficient to notify that it will be lost.

In such a case, in the period corresponding to the fluctuation display up to, for example, 30 times after the end of the big hit game, the holding memory that the fluctuation display result is a big hit occurs, or the fluctuation pattern of super reach The display mode of the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggesting image may be changed based on the occurrence of the pending memory to be displayed. By doing so, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the display mode of the image 230 of the push button 31B displayed as the operation prompting image by changing the display mode of the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggesting image. It can improve amusement interest. In addition, in this modification 5, an example is given in which the display mode of the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggesting image is changed based on the occurrence of the pending memory in which the result of the variable display is a big hit. The display mode of the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggesting image may be changed even when a suspended memory in which variable display of super reach out or normal reach out is performed is generated. In addition, a plurality of conditions are provided for changing the display mode of the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggestive image, and any of the conditions is satisfied (such as when a pending memory occurs in which the variable display result is a big hit, etc.). ), the display mode of the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggesting image may be changed.

Furthermore, even if there is no pending memory in which the variable display result is a big hit or a pending memory in which the variable display is performed according to the variation pattern of super reach, the operation is performed based on the execution of the variable display for a predetermined number of times. The display mode of the image 210 of the push button 31B as the suggestive image may be changed. By doing so, even if there is no pending memory in which the variable display result is a big hit or a pending memory in which variable display is performed according to the variation pattern of super reach, the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggesting image. Since the display mode of can be changed, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the display mode of the image 230 of the push button 31B displayed as the operation prompting image during the variable display of the predetermined number of times. can be improved.

Furthermore, in the present modification 5, if there is a pending memory in which the variation display result is a big hit during a plurality of times of variation display under a specific condition, the remaining number of variation display times in the variation display in which the variation display result is a big win After executing the temporary stop and re-fluctuation of the effect symbols for the number of times corresponding to , an image 230 of the push button 31B as an operation promotion image is displayed in the display area of the effect display device 5, and the push button 31B is pressed by the player. It is sufficient to notify that the result of the variable display is a big hit based on the operation.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, when the second ready-to-win effect is executed and the result of the variable display becomes a big hit (probability variable big win), the image of the push button 31B is displayed as an action promotion image in the display area of the effect display device 5. , the form in which the effect after the second operation is executed based on the player's operation of the push button 31B and the variable display result is a big hit (probability variable big win) is exemplified, but the present invention is limited to this. Instead, as a sixth modified example, when the second ready-to-win effect is executed and the variable display result is a big win (probability variable big win), an image of the push button 31B as an operation suggesting image is displayed in the display area of the effect display device 5. After displaying 210, the second post-operation effect is executed without displaying the image of the push button 31B as the action promoting image, and a case is provided in which it is notified that the variable display result is a big win (probability variable big win). good. By doing so, the game can be given unexpectedness, and the game interest can be improved.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, an embodiment is illustrated in which only one display mode of the image 230 of the push button 31B as the operation prompting image when executing the third ready-to-win effect is provided, but the present invention is limited to this. Instead, as a seventh modification, a plurality of display modes of the operation prompting image may be provided when the third ready-to-win effect is executed. In addition, in the case of providing a plurality of display modes of the operation prompting image for executing the third reach effect, the operation prompting image of the first display mode (for example, the image of the white push button 31B as the operation prompting image) ) and an operation prompting image in a second display mode (for example, an image of a red push button 31B as an operation prompting image) having a higher ratio of being controlled to the jackpot gaming state than the operation prompting image in the first display mode. In addition, when the operation prompting image is displayed in the first display mode, an operation suggesting image corresponding to the first display mode (for example, an image of the white push button 31B as the operation suggesting image) can be displayed, When displaying the operation prompting image in the second display mode, by enabling the display of the operation suggesting image corresponding to the second display mode (for example, the image of the red push button 31B as the operation suggesting image), The player may be made to pay attention to the display mode of the operation suggesting image. Furthermore, when the third ready-to-win effect is executed in any of patterns 1 to 3 in which an operation promotion image is displayed, the operation promotion image is changed to the second display mode (the image of the red push button 31B as the operation promotion image). By displaying the operation suggesting image (the image of the white push button 31B as the operation suggesting image) corresponding to the first display mode even when the image is displayed as the first display mode, the player is given unexpectedness and the operation prompting image is displayed. Interest in viewing may be enhanced.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, in the variable display of the variation pattern of the super reach, an example of a mode in which any one of the first to third ready-to-reach effects as the action suggestive effect and the action effect in the present invention is executed, but the present invention The action suggestive effect and the action effect in the invention may be executed as a variable notice effect before the ready-to-win effect during the variable display. You may perform as production|presentation which alert|reports whether probability variation control is performed after completion|finish.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, in the variation display of the variation pattern of super reach, as the action suggestion effect and action effect in the present invention, only one of the first reach effect to the third reach effect is exemplified. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any one of the first to third ready-to-reach effects can be replaced by another effect during the variable display (for example, the above-described variable notice effect). , the action suggestion effect and the action effect in the present invention may be executed two or more times during the same variable display.

In the above-described embodiment, the push button 31B and the stick controller 31A are illustrated as the detecting means in the present invention. It may be an infrared sensor capable of detection, a motion sensor capable of detecting actions of the player, or the like.

Further, in the above embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is illustrated as an example of the gaming machine, but the present invention is not limited to this. , and the number of balls lent according to the player's request for rent and the number of prize balls given according to winning are added, while the number of game balls used in the game is subtracted. The present invention can also be applied to a so-called enclosed game machine that stores In addition, since scores and points are given to the player instead of the game balls in these enclosed type game machines, the given scores and points correspond to the game value.

In addition, in the above-described embodiment, in order to notify the effect control CPU 120 of the variation pattern indicating the variation mode such as the variation time and the type of reach effect, an example of transmitting one variation pattern specification command when starting the variation Although shown, the variation pattern may be notified to the effect control CPU 120 by two or more commands. Specifically, when the two commands are used for notification, the CPU 103 uses the first command to determine, for example, the variation time and variation mode before reaching the reach (if not reaching the reach, before the so-called second stop). In the second command, the type of reach and the presence or absence of a re-lottery effect, etc., after reaching the reach (if not reaching the reach, after the so-called second stop). Commands may be transmitted, or only the variation time is notified by the first command and the second command, and the specific variation mode executed at each timing is determined by the effect control CPU 120. You can also make a selection with . When sending two commands, the two commands may be sent within the same timer interrupt. ), a second command may be sent. By notifying the variation pattern by two or more commands in this manner, the amount of data that must be stored as variation pattern specifying commands can be reduced.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the game ball is hit from below the game area by the hitting ball launching device, but the present invention is not limited to this. The game ball may be launched from the upper position of the game area by providing it at the upper position of the game area.

In addition, in the above-described embodiment, by opening the big winning opening in the big winning game, only the big winning that can acquire many game balls is generated, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the variable probability jackpot B is remarkably shortened in the opening time of the big prize winning port in the round game so that the player does not recognize that the big prize winning port has been opened, and the occurrence of the variable probability big win B suddenly occurs. It may be a sudden hit that makes it look like it is in a definite state. In addition, when these probability variable big wins B are sudden probability big wins, small wins are provided to open the big winning holes in the same opening pattern as the big winning hole opening pattern in the big winning game of the probability variable big wins B, A state (so-called latent state) may occur in which it is unclear whether the game state after occurrence of the variable probability big hit B or the small hit is a high probability state or a low probability state. Further, when a small hit is provided, the small hit is frequently generated in the middle of the high base (high-probability-high base state or low-probability-high base state), and the player can continuously obtain prize balls by these frequent small hits. You may do so. Incidentally, in a pachinko game machine in which a player can continuously obtain prize balls by such frequent small hits, effects corresponding to the first reach effect to the third reach effect in the above-described embodiment are executed. , it may be encouraged whether the state in which small hits occur frequently continues or ends.

In addition, in the above-described embodiment, there are two starting prize openings, the first starting prize opening and the second starting prize opening. may be set to only one, or the number of start winning openings may be set to three or more.

In addition, in the above-described embodiment, there are two special symbols, the first special symbol and the second special symbol. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and only one special symbol Alternatively, the number of special symbols may be 3 or more.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B variably display a plurality of types of special symbols including the final stop symbol as the display result, respectively, and then stop display the final stop symbol. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and after a plurality of types of special symbols are variably displayed without including the final stop symbol that is the display result, the final stop symbol is stopped and displayed. can be In other words, the final stop symbol to be displayed may be a symbol different from the special symbol used for the variable display.

The state advantageous to the player includes a specific game state (such as a jackpot) that is advantageous to the player in which the player can obtain a large amount of game media, and a plurality of types of specific game states ( A big hit with a different number of rounds, etc.), a high-base state (time-saving state) in which the conditions for paying out prize balls are more likely to be established than in the normal game state, and a high-probability game state (high-probability state ) and high probability low base state (latent probability variable state), special reach state (eg, super reach, etc.), the state that the variation pattern is a variation pattern based on the big hit variation pattern, and the like are included.

In the above embodiment, the present invention is applied to a pachinko game machine as an example of a game machine. One game is completed by deriving a variable display result to an effect display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols each identifiable, and the variable display result derived to the effect display device is displayed. The present invention can also be applied to a slot machine in which a prize can be generated accordingly.

For example, in a slot machine, in one variable display (one game) in ART, by executing a production corresponding to the first reach production and the third reach production, the ART continues or ends, or , the player may be made to pay attention to whether or not an increase in the number of games will occur, or whether or not control will be performed in a state in which an increase in the number of games is likely to occur.

Further, in the slot machine, by executing an effect corresponding to the second ready-to-win effect over a plurality of variable displays (a plurality of games) during the ART, the ART continues or ends, or The player may be made to pay attention to whether or not the number of games will be increased. In addition, in the case where the effect corresponding to the second ready-to-win effect is executed over a plurality of games during the ART, for example, each time a specific combination such as cherry or watermelon is won, the push button as the operation suggestion image is displayed. The display mode of the image 210 is changed, and in the final game, the push button image 230 as the operation prompting image is set to "small" at different ratios according to the display mode of the push button image 210 as the operation suggesting image. Alternatively, it may be displayed in "Large". It should be noted that the display mode of the push button image 210 as the operation suggesting image may be changed based on the fact that a part of the replay or bell is won.

As described above, in the slot machine, by executing the effects corresponding to the first reach effect to the third reach effect, the player can determine whether the ART continues or ends, or whether the number of games is increased. However, the present invention is not limited to this. That is, after displaying a push button image 210 as an operation suggesting image in the display area of the effect display device, a push button image 230 as an operation prompting image is displayed in the display area. Based on the operation of the push button of , a notice that a bonus has been won or a suggestion of a winning combination may be executed as a post-operation effect.

1 Pachinko game machine 4A First special symbol display device 4B Second special symbol display device 5 Effect display device 31A Stick controller 31B Push button 100 Game control microcomputer 103 CPU
120 Production control CPU

Claims (1)

A gaming machine that can be controlled in an advantageous state advantageous to a player,
a performance display means;
a detection means capable of detecting the action of the player;
Effect control means for controlling execution of game-related effects;
with
The production control means is
An action prompting display simulating the detecting means for the player is displayed on the effect display means, and an action effect is performed based on detection of the action of the player, and recognition that the action effect will be executed later. an action-suggestion effect for displaying an action-suggestion display simulating the detection means on the effect display means in a manner different from the possible action-promoting display ,
A plurality of types of action suggestive effects with different effects can be executed as the action suggestive effects,
The action-suggestion rendering includes a success pattern in which the action-promoting display is displayed after the action-suggesting display is displayed, and a failure pattern in which the action-suggesting display is not displayed and the failure highlighting is performed after the action-suggesting display is displayed. ,
The length of the period corresponding to the failure highlighting differs depending on the type of the action suggestion effect,
The mode of the action prompting display includes a first mode and a second mode,
When the action prompting display of the second mode is displayed, the degree of expectation of being controlled to the advantageous state is higher than when the action prompting display of the first mode is displayed,
The effect control means, when executing the action effect of displaying the action prompting display of the second mode, is the same mode as when executing the action effect of displaying the action prompting display of the first mode . can display the operation suggestion display of
A gaming machine characterized by:

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