JP7188882B2 - game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a game machine such as a pachinko game machine.

In a game machine, interest is improved by performing various effects, but it is difficult to improve the interest if the contents of the effects are not communicated to the player. Therefore, there is a gaming machine that executes explanation notification for explaining the content of the effect (see Patent Document 1, for example). In this game machine, the explanation notification is performed based on the game history, and, for example, when the score determined based on the game history exceeds a predetermined score, the explanation notification may not be performed.

JP 2013-183750 A

However, the player may change while the game history is being compiled. In this case, depending on the game history of the player before the change, the player who plays next may not be able to see the explanation notification even if the game history is not large, and there is a risk that the performance effect will be reduced. there were.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a game machine capable of preventing a reduction in the performance effect.

(A) A gaming machine according to one aspect of the present invention is a gaming machine that performs variable display and is controllable to an advantageous state advantageous to a player, and is an explanation effect executing means capable of executing an explanation effect for explaining a game. a suggestive effect executing means capable of executing a suggestive effect suggesting that the game is controlled to the advantageous state; a specific effect executing means capable of executing a specific effect when the variable display is in the ready-to-win mode; including a first pattern and a second pattern having a shorter variable display period than the first pattern as execution patterns of the variable display, the explanation effect execution means comprising: The explanation effect can be executed over a plurality of variable displays, and as the explanation effect, a first explanation effect executed in the first variable display among the plurality of variable displays, and the first explanation effect are executed. a second explanation effect that is executed in the variable display after the variable display, and the variable display that is executed next to the variable display in which the first explanation effect is executed is the variable display of the first pattern. In the case of display, the second explanation effect is executed in the variable display of the first pattern, and the variable display executed next to the variable display in which the first explanation effect is executed is the variable display of the second pattern. , the second explanation effect is not executed in the second pattern variable display, the second explanation effect is executed in the first pattern variable display to be executed next, and the specific effect related to the When the explanation effect is executed, the second explanation effect at least showing a specific display area in which the specific display is displayed and that the display of the specific display increases the degree of expectation of being controlled to the advantageous state. It is characterized in that the explanation effect can be finished when the detecting means detects the action of the player.
(1) A gaming machine according to another aspect is a gaming machine capable of performing a variable display (e.g., pachinko gaming machine 1, etc.), and explaining the game while the variable display is being performed. Explanation effect execution means (for example, effect control CPU 120, etc.) capable of executing effects (for example, explanation effect A for explaining character appearance notice effect and explanation effect B for explaining cut-in notice explanation, etc.) The explanation effect execution means can execute the explanation effect in a predetermined period after one condition related to operation (for example, the pachinko game machine 1 is installed in the game hall) is established (for example, pachinko in the game hall) For example, it is possible to execute the explanation effect within 15 days after the gaming machine 1 is installed).

According to the above configuration, it is possible to prevent the production effect from being lowered.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above, the explanation effect executing means can execute the explanation effect over a plurality of variable displays (for example, the explanation effect A is displayed twice, the explanation effect B is displayed may be executed over three variable displays, etc.).

According to the above configuration, the game can be continued even while the explanation effect is being executed, so the progress of the game can be prevented from being hindered.

(3) The gaming machine of (1) or (2) above may further include period setting means (for example, an explanation effect execution switch, etc.) for setting the predetermined period during which the explanation effect can be executed. .

According to the above configuration, it is possible to prevent the production effect from being lowered.

(4) The game machine according to any one of (1) to (3) above further includes an explanation effect determination means (for example, effect control CPU 120 etc.) capable of determining whether or not to execute the explanation effect, The explanation effect determination means determines whether or not to execute the explanation effect based on the execution of the next variable display when the next variable display is not executed for a predetermined period after the variable display is finished. (For example, after 5 minutes have passed since the reception of the customer waiting command output at the end of the variable display, it is determined whether or not to execute the explanation effect when the variation pattern command is received for the first time, etc. ).

According to the above configuration, it is possible to prevent the production effect from being lowered.

(5) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (4) above, an action detection means (for example, push Sensor 35B, controller sensor unit 35A, etc.) are provided, and the explanation effect can be stopped when the action of the player is detected (for example, when the player operates the push button 31B or the stick controller 31A, the explanation can be stopped). The production may be canceled, etc.).

According to the above configuration, it is possible to suppress the decrease in the interest in the game.

(6) In any one of the gaming machines (1) to (5) above, a specific effect executing means (for example, , production control CPU 120, etc.), and the specific production execution means can execute the specific production at a first rate until a specific period elapses after the game machine is installed (for example, a pachinko game For five days after the installation of the machine 1, the ratio of being able to execute the character appearance notice effect and the cut-in notice effect during the SP ready-to-win effect is 0%, etc.), and the specific period after the game machine is installed. After elapses, the specific effect can be executed at a second rate higher than the first rate (for example, the first rate is 0% and the second rate is 50%, which is higher than 0%). , the explanation effect execution means can execute an explanation effect for explaining the specific effect after the specific period has passed since the game machine is installed (for example, after the pachinko game machine 1 is installed) After five days have passed, the ratio of being able to execute the character appearance notice effect and the cut-in notice effect during the SP ready-to-win effect may be 50% of the SP ready-to-win effect).

According to the above configuration, it is possible to suppress the decrease in the interest in the game.

(7) In any of the gaming machines (1) to (6) above, a gaming machine (eg, a pachinko gaming machine) that performs variable display and is controllable to an advantageous state (eg, a jackpot state, etc.) that is advantageous to the player 1) and
A setting means (for example, a part where the CPU 103 executes a setting change process) that can be set to one of a plurality of setting values (for example, one of setting values 1 to 6);
A game control means (for example, a part where the CPU 103 executes the special symbol process processing of step S25) that can execute the control of the advantageous state based on the set value that has been set;
variable display pattern determination means for determining a variable display pattern for one of a plurality of variable display patterns (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes the variable pattern setting process in step S111, etc.);
variable display execution means for executing variable display in the variable display pattern determined by the variable display pattern determination means (for example, the part where the CPU 103 executes the special symbol variation processing in step S112);
with
The variable display pattern determination means determines which variable display pattern to use at different ratios according to the setting value set by the setting means (for example, each of the non-reach, normal reach, and super reach fluctuation patterns A portion determined at a different ratio based on the set value, etc.).

According to the above configuration, the amusement in the game is improved.

It is a front view of the pachinko game machine in this embodiment. It is a configuration diagram showing various control boards and the like mounted in the pachinko game machine. It is a flow chart which shows an example of game control main processing. 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 figure for demonstrating a variation pattern and the kind of reach. It is a figure which shows the production|presentation operation example. It is a figure which shows the production|presentation operation example. It is a figure which shows the production|presentation operation example. It is a figure which shows the production|presentation operation example. It is a figure which shows the production|presentation operation example. It is a figure which shows the production|presentation operation example. FIG. 11 is a flow chart showing an example of an advance notice effect determination process; FIG. It is a figure which shows the determination ratio in an advance notice production|presentation determination process. It is a figure which shows the production|presentation operation example of a modification. It is a figure which shows the production|presentation operation example of a modification. It is a figure which shows the production|presentation operation example of a modification. It is a flow chart which shows an example of production control main processing of characteristic part 59SH. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a gaming machine installation determination process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a game machine installation days determination process. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing an example of explanation effect determination processing; FIG. (A) is a diagram showing a variation pattern table, and (B) is a diagram showing an explanation effect determination table. FIG. 11 is a flow chart showing an example of an advance notice effect determination process; FIG. (A) is a diagram showing a character appearance notice effect content determination table, and (B) is a diagram showing a cut-in notice effect content determination table. It is a flow chart which shows an example of explanation production execution processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of notice production execution processing. It is a figure which shows the example of the production|presentation operation|movement of characteristic part 59SH. It is a figure which shows the example of the production|presentation operation|movement of characteristic part 59SH. It is a figure which shows the example of the production|presentation operation|movement of characteristic part 59SH. It is a figure explaining the content of the explanation production|presentation at the time of a change of the characteristic part 59SH. It is a figure explaining the content of the explanation production|presentation at the time of a change of the characteristic part 59SH. It is a figure which shows the example of the production|presentation operation|movement of characteristic part 59SH. It is a figure which shows the example of the production|presentation operation|movement of characteristic part 59SH. It is a figure which shows the example of the production|presentation operation|movement of characteristic part 59SH. It is a figure which shows the example of the production|presentation operation|movement of characteristic part 59SH. It is a figure which shows the example of the production|presentation operation|movement of characteristic part 59SH.

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

(Structure of pachinko machine 1, etc.)
FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko game machine 1, showing the arrangement layout of the main members. A pachinko game machine (game machine) 1 is roughly composed of a game board (gauge board) 2 forming a game board surface and a game machine frame (underframe) 3 supporting and fixing the game board 2 . A game area is formed in the game board 2, and a game ball as a game medium is shot from a predetermined ball shooting device and hit into the game area.

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

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

The special symbols variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A are also called "first special symbols", and the special symbols variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B are also called "second special symbols". Also, a special game using the first special game is called a "first special game", and a special game using the second special game is called a "second special game". In addition, the number of special symbol display devices that variably display the special symbols may be one.

An image display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area on the game board 2 . The image display device 5 is composed of, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display) or an organic EL (Electro Luminescence), and displays various effects images. The image display device 5 may be composed of a projector and a screen. Various effect images are displayed on the image display device 5 .

For example, on the screen of the image display device 5, in synchronism with the first special game and the second special game, a plurality of types of decorative patterns (such as patterns showing numbers) as decoration identification information different from the special patterns. variable display is performed. Here, in synchronization with the first special game or the second special game, decorative patterns are variably displayed (for example, up and down direction scroll display and update display). In addition, the variable display of the special figure game and the decorative pattern that are executed in synchronism is generically called simply variable display.

A display area may be provided on the screen of the image display device 5 for displaying suspended display corresponding to the variable display whose execution is suspended and active display corresponding to the variable display being executed. Suspended display and active display are also collectively referred to as variable display corresponding display corresponding to variable display.

The number of variable representations that are reserved is also referred to as the number of reserved memories. The reserved memory number corresponding to the first special game is also referred to as the first reserved memory number, and the reserved memory number corresponding to the second special game is also referred to as the second reserved memory number. The sum of the first reserved memory count and the second reserved memory count is also referred to as the total reserved memory count.

In addition, at a predetermined position of the game board 2, a first suspension display 25A and a second suspension display 25B each including a plurality of LEDs are provided. , the number of first reserved memories is displayed, and the second reserved display 25B displays the number of second reserved memories according to the number of lit LEDs.

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

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

The variable winning ball device 6B (ordinary electric accessory) forms a second starting winning hole that changes between a closed state and an open state by a solenoid 81 (see FIG. 2). The variable winning ball device 6B is provided with, for example, an electric tulip-shaped accessory having a pair of movable winglets. comes close to the winning ball device 6A, and the closed state in which the game balls do not enter the second starting winning opening (also referred to as the second starting winning opening being closed). On the other hand, the variable winning ball device 6B is in an open state in which the game ball can enter the second start winning opening (second start It is also said that the prize-winning mouth is open.). When the game ball enters the second start winning hole, a predetermined number (for example, three) of prize balls are paid out, and the second special game can be started. Note that the variable winning ball device 6B may be any device that changes between a closed state and an open state, and is not limited to a device provided with an electric tulip-shaped accessory.

At predetermined positions of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, four positions on the left and right sides of the game area), there are provided general winning holes 10 which are always kept open by predetermined ball receiving members. In this case, when the player enters one of the general winning openings 10, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

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

As an example, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the big winning door (for the special electric accessory) is in the OFF state, the big winning door closes the big winning door, and the game ball is pushed out. You will not be able to enter (pass through) the prize gate. On the other hand, in the special variable prize winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special prize winning port door is in the ON state, the special prize winning port door opens the big prize winning port, making it easier for the game ball to enter the big prize winning port. Become.

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

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

A normal symbol display 20 is provided at a predetermined position 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 is composed of a 7-segment LED or the like, and performs variable display of normal symbols as a plurality of types of normal identification information different from special symbols. The normal symbols are represented by numbers indicating "0" to "9", lighting patterns such as "-", and the like. The normal pattern may include a pattern in which all the LEDs are turned off. Such a variable display of normal patterns is also called a normal pattern game.

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

Above the normal pattern display 20, a normal pattern holding display 25C is provided. The general pattern suspension display 25C includes, for example, four LEDs, and displays the normal pattern suspension storage number, which is the number of general pattern games whose execution is suspended, by the number of lit LEDs.

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. 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 and the like are provided at the left and right upper positions of the game machine frame 3, and a game effect lamp 9 for game effects is provided at the periphery of the game area. ing. The game effect lamp 9 includes an LED.

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

A ball hitting operation handle (operation knob) 30 operated by a player or the like to shoot a game ball toward the game area from the ball shooting device is provided at the lower right portion of the game machine frame 3 .

At a predetermined position of the game machine frame 3 below the game area, game balls paid out as prize balls and game balls lent from a predetermined ball lending machine are held (stored) so as to be supplied to the ball shooting device. ) is provided with a batted ball supply plate (upper plate). Below the upper plate, there is provided a batted ball supply plate (lower plate) from which prize balls are dispensed when the upper plate is full.

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

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

The pachinko game machine 1 is provided with a stick controller 31A and a push button 31B as detection means for detecting actions (operations, etc.) of the player, but detection means other than these may be provided.

(Overview of Game Progress)
A game ball is shot toward a game area by a player's rotating operation of a ball-hitting operation handle 30 provided in the pachinko game machine 1 . When the game ball passes through the passage gate 41, the normal pattern display device 20 starts the normal pattern game. In addition, when the game ball passes through the passage gate 41 during the period during the execution of the previous normal game (when the game ball passes through the passage gate 41 but the normal game based on the passage cannot be executed immediately) , the normal game based on the passage is suspended up to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4).

In this normal pattern game, if a specific normal pattern (normal pattern per pattern) is stopped and displayed, the display result of the normal pattern becomes "normal pattern per pattern". On the other hand, if a normal pattern (normal pattern losing pattern) other than the normal pattern per pattern is stop-displayed as the determined normal pattern, the display result of the normal pattern becomes "normal pattern losing". When it comes to "normal game", the variable winning ball device 6B is opened for a predetermined period of time and the opening control is performed (the second start winning opening is opened).

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

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

In addition, when the game ball enters (wins) the start winning opening during the period during which the special game is running, or during the period when it is controlled to the big win game state or the small win game state described later (although the start win has occurred If the special game based on the starting prize cannot be executed immediately), the execution of the special game based on the entry is suspended up to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4).

In the special symbol game, if a specific special symbol (a big hit symbol, for example, "7", the actual symbol differs depending on the type of the big hit described below) is stopped and displayed as a fixed special symbol, it becomes a "big win" and a big winning symbol. If a predetermined special symbol (a small winning symbol, for example, "2") different from the symbol is stop-displayed, it becomes a "small winning". Also, if a special symbol (losing symbol, for example, "-") different from the big-hit symbol or the small-hit symbol is stop-displayed, it becomes "losing".

After the display result in the special game becomes "big win", the game is controlled to a big win game state as an advantageous state for the player. After the display result in the special game becomes "minor win", it is controlled to the small win game state.

In the jackpot game state, the jackpot formed by the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened in a predetermined manner. The open state is the timing of the elapse of a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds or 1.8 seconds) and the timing until the number of game balls entering the big winning opening reaches a predetermined number (for example, 9). It will continue until whichever comes first. The predetermined period is an upper limit period during which the big winning slot can be opened in one round, and is hereinafter also referred to as an upper limit opening period. One cycle in which the big winning opening is opened in this way is called a round (round game). In the jackpot game state, the round can be repeatedly executed until it reaches a predetermined upper limit number of times (15 times or 2 times).

In the jackpot game state, the player can get a prize ball by entering the game ball into the big winning hole. Therefore, the jackpot gaming state is an advantageous state for the player. The larger the number of rounds in the jackpot game state and the longer the upper limit period of opening, the more advantageous the player is.

In addition, a jackpot type is set in the "jackpot". For example, a plurality of types of opening modes (number of rounds and upper limit period of opening) of the big winning opening and game states after the jackpot game state (normal state, time saving state, variable probability state, etc. described later) are prepared, and the jackpot is obtained according to these. type is set. As the jackpot type, there may be provided a jackpot type in which a large number of prize balls can be obtained, and a jackpot type in which a small number of prize balls or almost no prize balls can be obtained.

In the small winning game state, the big winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened in a predetermined opening mode. For example, in the small winning game state, the same opening mode as the big winning game state when some jackpot types etc.), the big prize opening is opened. In addition, you may provide a small-hit classification also in a "small-hit" like a big-hit classification.

After the jackpot game state is finished, depending on the jackpot type, it may be controlled to a time-saving state or a variable probability state.

In the time saving state, the control (time saving control) that shortens the average special figure fluctuation time (period of varying the special figure) than the normal state is executed. In the time-saving state, by shortening the average normal figure fluctuation time (the period during which the normal figure is changed) than in the normal state, and by improving the probability of becoming a "normal figure hit" in the general figure game than in the normal state, etc. Control (high opening control, high base control) that makes it easier for game balls to enter the second start winning opening is also executed. Since the time-saving state is a state in which the variation efficiency of the special symbols (especially the second special symbols) is improved, it is an advantageous state for the player.

In the variable probability state (probability variable state), in addition to the time-saving control, the variable probability control in which the probability that the display result is a "jackpot" is higher than in the normal state is executed. The variable probability state is a state in which the variation efficiency of the special symbols is improved, and in addition, a "big hit" is likely to occur, so it is a further advantageous state for the player.

The time saving state and the variable probability state are continued until one of the end conditions such as execution of the special game for a predetermined number of times and start of the next big win game state is established first. The end condition that the special figure game of a predetermined number of times has been executed is also referred to as a number cut (number cut time reduction, number cut probability variable, etc.).

The normal state means a game state other than a special state such as an advantageous state such as a jackpot game state that is advantageous to the player, a time saving state, a variable probability state, etc., and the display result in the normal game is "normal game". The pachinko gaming machine 1, such as the probability and the probability that the display result in the special game will be a "jackpot", returns to the initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, when the system is reset, a predetermined return after power-on) It is the state controlled in the same way as when processing is not executed).

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

After the small win game state is over, the game state is not changed, and the game state before the display result of the special figure game becomes "small win" is continuously controlled (however, "small win" occurs). If the special game at the time is the special game for the predetermined number of times in the above cut, the game state is naturally changed). In addition, there may not be a "small hit" as a display result of a special figure game.

In addition, the game state may change based on the fact that the game ball has passed through a specific area (for example, a specific area within the big winning opening) during the jackpot game state. For example, when the game ball passes through the specific area, it may be controlled to the probability variable state after the big hit game state.

(Progress of production, etc.)
In the pachinko gaming machine 1, various effects (effects such as notifying the progress of the game and exciting the game) are executed according to the progress of the game. The production will be described below. The effect is performed by displaying various effect images on the image display device 5. In addition to or instead of the display, sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R and/or the game effect lamp 9 It may be performed by turning on/off, operation of the movable body 32, or the like.

As an effect executed according to the progress of the game, the first special game or the second In response to the start of the 2 special figure game, the variable display of the decoration pattern is started. At the timing when the display result (also called fixed special pattern) is stopped and displayed in the first special game or the second special game, a fixed decorative pattern (combination of three decorative patterns), which is the display result of variable display of decorative patterns, is displayed. ) is also stopped (derived).

During the period from the start of the variable display of the decorative design to the end of the variable display, the variable display of the decorative design may be in a predetermined ready-to-win state (ready-to-win state is established). Here, the ready-to-win mode means that when the decorative symbols stopped and displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 constitute a part of the jackpot combination described later, the decorative symbols that are not stopped and displayed are displayed in a variable manner. It is the aspect that is continuing.

Further, a ready-to-win effect is executed in response to the above-described ready-to-win mode during the variable display of decorative symbols. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the ratio of the display result (the display result of the special game or the display result of the variable display of the decoration pattern) to the "big win" (also called the "big win reliability" or "big win expectation") depends on the performance mode. A plurality of different types of ready-to-win effects are executed. The ready-to-win performance includes, for example, a normal reach and a super-to-win with higher reliability than the normal reach.

When the display result of the special game is a "big hit", a fixed decorative pattern that is a predetermined big hit combination is derived as a display result of the variable display of decorative patterns on the screen of the image display device 5 (decoration The display result of the variable display of the pattern becomes a "jackpot"). As an example, the same decoration patterns (for example, "7" etc.) are stop-displayed together on predetermined effective lines in the "left", "middle" and "right" decoration pattern display areas 5L, 5C and 5R. .

In the case of a ``variable probability big hit'' controlled to a variable probability state after the end of the big win game state, odd decorative patterns (for example, "7" etc.) are stopped and displayed together, and the variable probability state is entered after the end of the big win game state. In the case of an uncontrolled "non-probability variable jackpot (normal jackpot)", even-numbered decorative symbols (for example, "6") may be stopped and displayed together. In this case, odd-numbered decorative patterns are also called probability variable patterns and even-numbered decorative patterns are also called non-probable variable patterns (normal patterns). After becoming a ready-to-win mode with non-probability variation symbols, a promotion performance may be executed to finally become a "probability variation big hit".

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

If the display result of the special game is "Loss", the variable display mode of the decorative pattern does not become the ready-to-win mode, and the fixed decorative pattern of the non-reach combination (" Also referred to as "non-reach loss".) may be stopped (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern becomes "non-reach loss"). In addition, when the display result is "losing", after the mode of variable display of the decorative pattern becomes the ready-to-win mode, the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern is a predetermined ready-to-win combination ("reach losing") that is not a big hit combination. (Also called) fixed decorative pattern is displayed stop (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern is "reach lost").

The effects that can be executed by the pachinko gaming machine 1 include displaying the variable display corresponding display (suspended display and active display). In addition, as other effects, for example, a notice effect for notifying the reliability of the big hit is executed during the variable display of the decorative symbols. The notice effect includes a notice effect for notifying the reliability of the big win in the variable display during execution and a pre-reading notice effect for notifying the reliability of the big win in the variable display before execution (variable display whose execution is suspended). As the pre-reading advance notice effect, an effect of changing the display mode of the display corresponding to the variable display (suspended display or active display) to a mode different from normal may be executed.

Also, in the image display device 5, the decorative patterns are temporarily stopped during the variable display of the decorative patterns, and then the variable display is restarted, so that one variable display is simulated as a plurality of variable displays. A pseudo continuous effect may be executed.

During the big winning game state, the performance during the big winning is executed to report the big winning game state. As the effect during the big win, the effect of notifying the number of rounds or the promotion effect indicating that the value of the big win game state is improved may be executed. Also, during the small-hit game state, an effect during the small-hit game for notifying the small-hit game state is executed. It should be noted that during the small winning game state, some of the jackpot types (jackpot types in the jackpot game state in the same manner as the small hit game state, for example, the jackpot type in the subsequent game state high probability state) jackpot game By executing a common performance in both states, the player may not know whether the current state is a small win game state or a big win game state. In such a case, by executing a common performance after the end of the small winning game state and after the end of the big winning game state, it is made impossible to distinguish whether the state is a high probability state or a low probability state. may

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

(Substrate configuration)
The pachinko game machine 1 is equipped with a main board 11, an effect control board 12, a sound control board 13, a lamp control board 14, a relay board 15, etc., as shown in FIG. In addition, various boards such as a payout control board, an information terminal board, a launch control board, and a power supply board are arranged on the back surface of the pachinko game machine 1 .

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

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

The CPU 103 executes a program stored in the ROM 101 to perform processing for controlling the progress of the game (processing for realizing the functions of the main substrate 11). At this time, various data stored in the ROM 101 (variation patterns described later, effect control commands described later, data such as various tables referred to when making various decisions described later) are used, and the RAM 102 is used as the main memory. . The RAM 102 is a backup RAM that retains stored contents for a predetermined period of time even if the power supply to the pachinko game machine 1 is stopped in part or in its entirety. All or part of the program stored in the ROM 101 may be developed in the RAM 102 and executed on the RAM 102 .

The random number circuit 104 counts updatably numerical data representing various random numbers (game random numbers) used to control the progress of the game. The game random numbers may be updated (updated by software) when the CPU 103 executes a predetermined computer program.

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

The switch circuit 110 receives detection signals from various switches (gate switch 21, starting switch (first starting switch 22A and second starting switch 22B), count switch 23) for detecting game balls A detection signal indicating that the switch has been turned on by entering) is captured and transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100. The transmission of the detection signal means that the passage or entry of the game ball has been detected.

Solenoid circuit 111, a solenoid drive signal from the game control microcomputer 100 (for example, a signal to turn on the solenoid 81 and the solenoid 82), to the solenoid 81 for normal electric accessories and the solenoid 82 for the big winning entrance door transmit.

The main board 11 (game control microcomputer 100), as part of the control of the progress of the game, produces a production control command (a command to specify (notify) the progress of the game, etc.) according to the progress of the game. 12. The effect control command output from the main board 11 is relayed by the relay board 15 and supplied to the effect control board 12. - 特許庁The effect control command includes, for example, various determination results on the main board 11 (for example, the display result of the special game (including the jackpot type), the variation pattern used when executing the special game (details will be described later). )), game status (for example, start and end of variable display, opening status of big winning slots, occurrence of winning, number of reserved memories, game status), commands specifying error occurrence, and the like.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The effect control CPU 120 executes voice output, lamp lighting/extinguishing control (supply of sound designation signals and lamp signals, etc.), and control of the movable body 32 (supply of signals for operating the movable body 32, etc.). You may do so.

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

I / O 125 mounted on the production control board 12 has an input port for taking in production control commands transmitted from, for example, the main board 11, and various signals (video signal, sound designation signal, lamp signal). and an output port of

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

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

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

In the game control main process shown in FIG. 3, the CPU 103 first sets interrupt prohibition (step S1). Subsequently, necessary initial settings are performed (step S2). Initial settings include stack pointer setting, internal device register setting (CTC (counter/timer circuit), parallel input/output port, etc.), setting to make RAM 102 accessible, and the like.

Next, it is determined whether or not the output signal from the clear switch is ON (step S3). The clear switch is mounted, for example, on the power board. When the clear switch is turned on and the power is turned on, an output signal (clear signal) is input to the game control microcomputer 100 through the input port. If the output signal from the clear switch is ON (step S3; Yes), initialization processing (step S8) is executed. In the initialization processing, the CPU 103 performs RAM clear processing for clearing flags, counters, and buffers stored in the RAM 102, and sets initial values in the work area.

Moreover, CPU103 transmits the production|presentation control command which instruct|indicates initialization to the production|presentation control board 12 (step S9). When the effect control CPU 120 receives the effect control command, for example, the image display device 5 displays a screen for notifying that the control of the gaming machine has been initialized.

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

If backup data is stored in the RAM 102 (step S4; Yes), the CPU 103 checks the backed up data (using an error detection code) to determine whether the data is normal (step S5). In step S5, for example, it is determined whether or not the data in the RAM 102 matches the data when the power supply was stopped, using a parity bit or a checksum. If it is determined that they match, it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is normal.

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

When it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is normal (step S5; Yes), the CPU 103 performs recovery processing (step S6) to return the internal state of the main board 11 to the state when the power supply was stopped. In the recovery process, the CPU 103 sets the work area based on the contents stored in the RAM 102 (the contents of the backed up data). As a result, the game state at the time of stopping the power supply is restored, and when the special symbols are fluctuating, the fluctuation of the special symbols is resumed from the state before restoration by executing the game control timer interrupt process described later. will be

And CPU103 transmits the production|presentation control command which instruct|indicates restoration from a power failure to the production|presentation control board 12 (step S7). In accordance with this, an effect control command that specifies the game state before the power outage that is backed up, and if the special game is being executed, the effect control that specifies the display result of the special game that is being executed You may make it transmit a command. These commands can use the same commands as the commands set for transmission in the special symbol process described later. When the effect control CPU 120 receives the effect control command specifying the restoration time from the power failure, for example, the image display device 5 notifies that the power failure has been restored or is being restored from the power failure. Display the screen for The effect control CPU 120 may perform appropriate screen display based on the effect control command.

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

When the CPU 103 that has executed such game control main processing receives 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. 4 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. It is determined whether or not detection signals have been received from various switches such as the switch 22B and the count switch 23 (step S21). 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 (step S22). After that, by executing a predetermined information output process, for example, jackpot information (information indicating the number of occurrences of jackpots, etc.), start information (start Data such as information indicating the number of wins, etc.), probability change information (information indicating the number of times the odd state has occurred, etc.) is output (step S23).

Following the information output process, a game random number update process for updating at least part of the game random numbers used on the main board 11 side by software is executed (step S24). After that, the CPU 103 executes a special symbol process (step S25). CPU103 by executing the special symbol process processing for each timer interrupt, management of execution and suspension of the special symbol game, control of the big hit game state and small hit game state, control of the game state, etc. are realized (details later).

Following the special symbol process, the normal symbol process is executed (step S26). By the CPU 103 executing normal symbol process processing for each timer interrupt, management of execution and suspension of the normal symbol game based on the detection signal from the gate switch 21 (based on the game ball passing through the passage gate 41), It is possible to control the opening of the variable winning ball device 6B based on the "normal game hit". The execution of the normal pattern game is performed by driving the normal pattern display device 20, and the normal pattern reservation number is displayed by lighting the normal pattern reservation display device 25C.

After executing the normal symbol process processing, as part of the game control timer interrupt processing, processing when power failure occurs, processing for paying out prize balls, and the like may be performed. After that, the CPU 103 executes command control processing (step S27). The CPU 103 may transmit and set an effect control command in each of the processes described above. In the command control process of step S27, a process of transmitting the effect control command set for transmission to the sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12 is performed. After executing the command control process, after permitting the interrupt, the game control timer interrupt process is terminated.

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

In the starting winning determination process, the occurrence of starting winning is detected, and the process of storing the pending information in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 and updating the pending storage number is executed. When a starting prize is generated, a random number value for determining the display result (including the jackpot type) and the variation pattern is extracted and stored as pending information. Further, based on the extracted random number value, a process of prefetching and judging a display result or a variation pattern may be executed. After storing the pending information and the number of pending memories, the transmission setting for transmitting the effect control command for designating the determination result such as the generation of the start winning, the number of pending memories, and the prefetch determination to the effect control board 12 is performed. . The effect control command at the time of starting winning thus set to be transmitted is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by, for example, executing the command control process of step S27 shown in FIG. is transmitted to

After executing the starting prize determination process in S101, the CPU 103 selects and executes one of the processes of steps S110 to S120 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the RAM102. In addition, in each process (steps S110 to S120) of the special symbol process process, transmission setting for transmitting the effect control command corresponding to each process to the effect control board 12 is performed.

The special symbol normal process of step S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "0" (initial value). In this special symbol normal process, it is determined whether or not to start the first special symbol game or the second special symbol game based on the presence or absence of pending information. In addition, in the special symbol normal processing, based on the random number value for determining the display result, whether or not the display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is a "big hit" or "small hit", and the type of the big hit in the case of "big hit". is determined (predetermined) before the display result is derived and displayed. Furthermore, in the special symbol normal process, a fixed special symbol (any one of a big hit symbol, a small winning symbol, or a losing symbol) to be stopped and displayed in the special symbol game is set according to the determined display result. After that, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "1", and the special symbol normal process ends. In addition, the special figure game using the second special figure may be executed with priority over the special figure game using the first special figure (also called special figure 2 priority digestion). Also, the winning order of the game balls to the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening may be stored, and the condition for starting the special game may be established in the order of winning (also called winning order).

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

The variation pattern setting process of step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "1". In this variation pattern setting process, one of a plurality of variation patterns is selected using random numbers for determining the variation pattern based on the result of pre-determination as to whether the display result is a "big hit" or a "small hit." including the process of determining In the variation pattern setting process, when the variation pattern is determined, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "2", and the variation pattern setting process ends.

The variation pattern is the execution time of the special game (special figure fluctuation time) (also the execution time of variable display of decorative patterns), the form of variable display of decorative patterns (whether or not there is a reach, etc.), and the variable display of decorative patterns. It specifies the content of the production (type of reach production, etc.), and is also called a variable display pattern.

The special symbol variation process of step S112 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 after the special symbol starts to vary. It includes processing to measure Also, it is determined whether or not the measured elapsed time has reached the special figure variation time corresponding to the variation pattern. 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", and the special symbol variation processing ends.

The special symbol stop processing of step S113 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 variation of the special symbol, and stop display (derivate) the fixed special symbol which is the display result of the special symbol. It includes a process to set for Then, when the display result is "big hit", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "4". On the other hand, when the big hit flag is off and the display result is "small hit", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "8". Moreover, when the display result is "losing", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0". When the display result is "small hit" or "losing", when it is controlled to the time saving state or the probability variable state, and when the end of the number cut is established, the game state is also updated. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated, the special symbol stop processing ends.

The jackpot opening preprocessing of step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "4". This jackpot opening pre-processing includes processing for making settings for starting the execution of the round in the jackpot game state and opening the jackpot, based on the fact that the display result is "jackpot". is When opening the big winning opening, a process of supplying a solenoid driving signal to the solenoid 82 for the big winning opening door is executed. At this time, for example, an upper limit opening period for opening the big winning opening and an upper limit execution number of rounds are set according to the type of the jackpot. When these settings are completed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "5", and the big hit opening pretreatment is completed.

The process during jackpot opening of step S115 is performed when the value of a 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 large winning opening to the closed state, after executing processing such as stopping the supply of the solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the large winning opening door, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "6", The process during jackpot opening is terminated.

The jackpot opening post-processing of step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "6". This jackpot opening post-processing includes processing for determining whether or not the number of executions of rounds in which the jackpot is opened has reached a set upper limit number of executions, and processing for judging whether or not the number of executions of rounds in which the jackpot is opened has reached a set upper limit number of executions. It includes processing to make settings for terminating . Then, when the number of executions of the round has not reached the upper limit number of executions, the value of the special process flag is updated to "5", while when the number of executions of the round reaches the upper limit number of executions, the special process flag The value is updated to "7". When the value of the special figure process flag is updated, the jackpot release post-processing ends.

The jackpot end processing of step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "7". This jackpot end processing includes a process of waiting until a waiting time corresponding to a period in which an ending production is executed as a production operation for notifying the end of the jackpot game state, and a probability change corresponding to the end of the jackpot game state. It includes processing for performing various settings for starting control and time saving control. When such setting is performed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0", and the jackpot ending process ends.

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

Small hit during opening processing of step S119 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "9". In this process during opening of the small prize, there is a process of measuring the elapsed time from opening the big winning opening, and the timing of returning the big winning opening from the open state to the closed state based on the measured elapsed time. It includes processing for determining whether or not When the big winning opening is returned to the closed state and the end timing of the small winning game state comes, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "10", and the small winning open processing is ended.

Small hit end processing of step S120 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "10". This small-hit end processing includes processing of waiting until a waiting time corresponding to the period in which the performance operation for informing the end of the small-hit game state is executed elapses. Here, when the small winning game state ends, the game state in the pachinko game machine 1 before entering the small winning game state is continued. When the waiting time at the end of the small winning game state has passed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0", and the small winning end processing ends.

(Major operations of production control board 12)
Next, main operations in the effect control board 12 will be described. In the effect control board 12, when the power supply voltage is supplied from the power supply board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated, and the effect control main processing as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 6 is executed. When the production control main processing shown in FIG. Perform register setting of the mounted CTC (counter/timer circuit). Also, an initial operation control process is executed (step S72). In the initial motion control process, control for initial motion of the movable body 32, such as control for driving the movable body 32 to return it to the initial position and control for confirming a predetermined motion, is executed.

After that, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag is turned on (step S73). The timer interrupt flag is set to ON every time a predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) elapses based on, for example, the CTC register setting. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off (step S73; No), the process of step S73 is repeated and waits.

Also, on the side of the effect control board 12, an interrupt for receiving the effect control command from the main board 11 is generated in addition to the timer interrupt that occurs each time a predetermined time elapses. This interrupt is an interrupt generated when, for example, the effect control INT signal from the main substrate 11 is turned on. When an interrupt occurs due to the effect control INT signal being turned on, the effect control CPU 120 automatically sets interrupt prohibition, but when using a CPU that does not automatically enter an interrupt prohibition state, interrupt It is desirable to issue a prohibition instruction (DI instruction). The effect control CPU 120 executes, for example, a predetermined command reception interrupt process in response to the interruption caused by the effect control INT signal being turned on. In this command reception interrupt process, the effect control command is taken in from a predetermined input port for receiving the control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15 among the input ports included in the I/O 125 . The effect control command taken in at this time is stored in the effect control command reception buffer provided in the RAM 122, for example. After that, the effect control CPU 120 ends the command reception interrupt process after setting the interrupt permission.

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

After executing the command analysis process in step S75, the effect control process process is executed (step S76). In the effect control process processing, for example, the display operation of the effect image in the display area of the image display device 5, the sound output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, the lighting operation of the decorative light emitters such as the game effect lamp 9 and the decorative LED, and the movable body 32 Control to operate various production devices such as driving operation of is performed. Further, determination, determination, setting, and the like are performed according to the effect control command and the like transmitted from the main substrate 11 regarding the control contents of the effect operation using various effect devices.

Random number update processing for production|presentation is performed following the production|presentation control process processing of step S76 (step S77), and at least one part of the random number for production|presentation used by the production|presentation control board 12 side is updated by software. After that, the process returns to step S73. Other processing may be performed before returning to the processing of step S73.

FIG. 7 is a flow chart showing an example of processing executed in step S76 of FIG. 6 as the effect control process processing. In the effect control process shown in FIG. 7, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a pre-reading notice setting process (step S161). In the pre-reading notice setting process, for example, based on the effect control command at the time of start winning transmitted from the main substrate 11, determination, determination, setting, etc. for executing the pre-reading notice effect are performed. Also, a process for displaying a pending display is executed based on the number of pending memories specified from the effect control command.

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

The variable display start waiting process in step S170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "0" (initial value). This variable display start waiting process is a process of determining whether or not to start variable display of decorative patterns on the image display device 5 based on whether or not a command designating the start of variable display has been received from the main substrate 11. and so on. When it is determined to start the variable display of the decoration pattern on the image display device 5, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "1", and the variable display start waiting process is terminated.

The variable display start setting process in step S171 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "1". In this variable display start setting process, based on the display result and the variation pattern specified by the effect control command, the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern (determined decorative pattern), the form of the variable display of the decorative pattern, the ready-to-win effect, and various other Whether or not to execute various effects such as advance notice effects, its mode, execution start timing, etc. are determined. Then, an effect control pattern (collection of control data for instructing the display control unit 123 to execute the effect) reflecting the determination result or the like is set. After that, based on the set effect control pattern, the display control unit 123 is instructed to start execution of variable display of decorative symbols, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "2", and the variable display start setting process is terminated. The display control unit 123 causes the image display device 5 to start variable display of the decorative design in response to an instruction to start execution of variable display of the decorative design.

The effect process during variable display in step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "2". In this variable display effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 instructs the display control unit 123 to display the effect image based on the effect control pattern set in step S171 on the display screen of the image display device 5. , driving the movable body 32, outputting voices and sound effects from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting commands (sound effect signals) to the voice control board 13, and outputting commands (illumination signals) to the lamp control board 14. Various effects are controlled during the variable display of decorative patterns, such as turning on/off/blinking the game effect lamp 9 and decorative LEDs by output. After performing such effect control, for example, an end code indicating the end of the variable display of the decorative pattern is read from the effect control pattern, or a command designating to stop display of the fixed decorative pattern is received from the main board 11. Corresponding to the fact that the player has done so, the fixed decoration pattern which becomes the display result of the decoration pattern is stopped and displayed. When the fixed decoration pattern is stopped and displayed, the value of the production process flag is updated to "3", and the production process during variable display ends.

The special figure per waiting process of step S173 is a process executed when the value of the production process flag is "3". In this special figure hit waiting process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not an effect control command designating the start of the big hit game state or the small hit game state is received from the main substrate 11 . Then, when receiving the production control command designating the start of the jackpot game state or the small hit game state, if the command designates the start of the jackpot game state, the value of the production process flag is set to "6". ”. On the other hand, if the command designates the start of the small-hit game state, the value of the production process flag is updated to "4", which is the value corresponding to the small-hit production process. Also, when the waiting time for receiving the command has passed without receiving a command designating the start of the big win game state or the small win game state, it is determined that the display result in the special figure game was "losing". Then, the value of the production process flag is updated to "0" which is the initial value. When the value of the production process flag is updated, the special figure per waiting process is terminated.

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

The small hit end production process of step S175 is a process executed when the value of the production control process flag is "5". In this small hit end effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the end of the small win game state, etc., and various effect control at the end of the small win game state based on the setting content. to run. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value of "0", and the small winning end effect process is terminated.

The effect process during the big hit in step S176 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "6". In this big-hit production process, the production control CPU 120 sets, for example, production control patterns corresponding to the production contents in the big-hit game state, and executes various production controls in the big-hit game state based on the set contents. Also, in the big-hit production process, for example, in response to receiving a command designating to end the big-hit game state from the main board 11, the value of the production control process flag is changed to a value corresponding to the ending production process. 7", and the effect processing during the big hit is finished.

The ending effect process of step S177 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "7". In this ending effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, effect control patterns corresponding to the end of the jackpot game state, etc., and controls various effects of the ending effect at the end of the jackpot game state based on the set contents. Run. After that, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value of "0", and the ending effect process is terminated.

(Modified example of basic explanation)
The present invention is not limited to the pachinko game machine 1 described in the basic description above, and various modifications and applications are possible without departing from the gist of the present invention.

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

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

In the above basic explanation, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is shown as the gaming machine, but medals are inserted to set a predetermined number of bets. A slot machine capable of executing a game (for example, a big bonus , regular bonus, RT, AT, ART, and CZ (hereinafter referred to as a slot machine equipped with one or more bonuses, etc.).

The program and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to being distributed/provided on a detachable recording medium to a computer device or the like included in the pachinko game machine 1. It may be distributed by being installed in a storage device possessed by the software. Further, the program and data for realizing the present invention can be distributed by being downloaded from another device on the network connected via a communication line or the like by providing a communication processing unit. I don't mind.

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

In this specification, expressions for comparing various ratios such as the execution ratio of effects (expressions such as “high”, “low”, “different”) indicate that one is a ratio of “0%”. may contain. For example, the ratio of one is "0%" and the other is "100%" or less than "100%".

(Description of Characteristic Portion 31AK)
Next, the characteristic portion 31AK of this embodiment will be described. FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining variation patterns and types of reach in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 8A, in the present embodiment, the variable display mode of the decorative pattern does not become the ready-to-win mode, and the display result is "losing". , The variable display mode of the decorative pattern becomes the ready-to-win mode, and the display result is "losing". Variation patterns PB2-1 to PB2-6, PB3-1 to PB3-4, etc. are prepared.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8B, in the present embodiment, ready-to-win effects such as normal reach and super-to-win A to E are executed. In this embodiment, the ready-to-win effect is also referred to as a suggestive effect suggesting that the jackpot state is controlled. The reliability (jackpot reliability) when each reach is executed is normal reach < super reach E < super reach D < super reach C < super reach B, as represented by the number of black stars in FIG. <It becomes higher in the order of super reach A.> In addition, you may provide the reach which confirms that it will become a big hit.

In this embodiment, super reach is performed via normal reach. Further, during the ready-to-win effect of the super reach, there is a case where a developing effect to develop (promote) to a more reliable reach is executed. Variation patterns PA3-1 to PA3-4, etc. and variation patterns PB3-1 to PB3-4, etc. shown in FIG. 8A are variation patterns corresponding to execution of the development effect. Note that FIG. 8A shows a variation pattern in which the reliability level develops to super reach, which is one level higher, but a variation pattern in which the reliability level develops by two levels or more is also provided. Also, a variation pattern in which the development effect is executed multiple times may be provided.

In this embodiment, except for the normal reach which has the lowest reliability, the title of the reach is announced at a predetermined timing after establishment of the reach. As shown in FIG. 8B, the notification mode of the title differs depending on the type of reach. Specifically, for the super reach E, which has the lowest reliability among the super reach, the title of the reach is notified only by display, and for the other super reach, the title is notified by display and sound. In this way, the title notification is executed by more production devices for reach with a high degree of reliability than for reach with a low degree of reliability. As a result, it is possible to effectively arouse the player's sense of anticipation, thereby improving the performance effect. Note that the notification mode of the title may be arbitrarily changed depending on the reliability or not depending on the reliability. Also, even in the same ready-to-win effect, the notification mode may be changed according to the actual display result or the like. Also, the font (Gothic, Mincho, etc.) and typeface (linear script, square script, etc.) of title characters may be changed according to the type of reach.

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

(Example of production operation of characteristic part 31AK)
Next, an example of an effect operation in this embodiment will be described. The following production operations are executed by the production control CPU 120 executing the production control process based on the production control command transmitted from the main substrate 11. FIG. 9 and 10 are diagrams showing an example of the effect operation of super reach in the present embodiment. FIG. 9(A) shows that variable display of decorative patterns is performed in the "left", "middle" and "right" decorative design display areas 5L, 5C and 5R of the image display device 5. FIG. . After that, for example, as shown in FIG. 9(B), the decorative symbols showing the numbers 7 on the "left" and "right" stops and the ready-to-win state is entered. After that, the production branches according to the type of reach.

(Super Reach A)
In the case of super reach A, as shown in FIG. 9C, the character 31AK001, which is an ally character, is displayed on the image display device 5, and the ready reach effect is started. Here, for example, an animation using the character 31AK001 is displayed. After a predetermined period of time has elapsed since the start of the super ready-to-win effect, such as when the introductory portion of the ready-to-reach effect (also referred to as super ready-to-win effect) ends, the entire screen of the image display device 5 appears as shown in FIG. 9(D). , the title 31AK002 of Super Reach A (here, the characters "SP Reach A") is displayed, and the sound corresponding to the Reach title name (here, "Super Reach A") is output from the speaker 8. , Super Reach A are announced. After that, the title 31AK002 of Super Reach A is erased, and as shown in FIG. The subsequent part of the ready-to-win effect of super ready-to-win A is executed. A production in which characters confront each other is also called a battle production. In the battle production, if an ally character wins, it becomes a big hit, and if the ally character is defeated, it becomes a loss.

It should be noted that when the lines are displayed on the image display device 5 during the super ready-to-win effect, a sound corresponding to the lines may be output from the speaker 8 . In addition, the words are not limited to being displayed in balloons as shown in FIG.

(Super Reach B)
In the case of super reach B, as shown in FIG. 9C, the character 31AK001 is displayed on the image display device 5 and the ready reach effect is started. Here, for example, an animation using the character 31AK001 is displayed. When a predetermined period of time elapses after the start of the super ready-to-win effect, such as the end of the introduction part of the super ready-to-win effect, as shown in FIG. , characters of "SP reach B") are displayed, and a voice corresponding to the title name of reach (here, "super reach B") is output from the speaker 8, thereby announcing the title of super reach B. be. After that, the title 31AK005 of Super Reach B is deleted, and as shown in FIG. The subsequent part of the ready-to-win effect of super ready-to-win B is executed.

In this way, in super ready-to-win A and super ready-to-win B, the title of ready-to-win is reported when a predetermined period has passed since the start of the super ready-to-win effect. By doing so, the title can be notified after the introduction part of the super ready-to-win effect is shown to the player, so that the effect of the title notification can be enhanced.

Also, in Super Reach A (Fig. 9 (C) → (D) → (E) ...) and Super Reach B (Fig. 9 (C) → (F) → (G) ...), the title is In the introductory part until the notification is given, the super ready-to-win effect is executed in a common effect mode (FIG. 9(C)). By doing so, it is possible to make the player pay attention to which super reach will be achieved after the start of the super reach effect and which title will be announced. In super reach A and super reach B, it is not limited to making the production mode until the title is announced completely common, but at least one You may make it make the part into a common production mode. For example, in the introductory portion of Super Reach A and Super Reach B, a Super Reach production (for example, a production that displays an enemy character or suggests an enemy character) is executed in a manner related to the title notified after that. can be By doing so, the performance effect is improved, and the player pays attention to the performance. In this way, the title notification may be executed after making it possible to specify which super reach is to be achieved.

(Super Reach D)
In the case of super reach D, as shown in FIG. 9(H), the title 31AK007 of super reach D (here, the characters "SP reach D") is displayed in a part of the center of the image display device 5. At the same time, the title of Super Reach D is announced by outputting a voice corresponding to the title name of Reach from the speaker 8 (here, "Kill the enemy"). In this way, in super reach D, the title is announced at the start of the super reach effect. Further, under the title 31AK007, an expectation level suggestion display 31AK008 that suggests the level of expectation of the reach is displayed. The degree of expectation is represented by the number of black stars as shown in FIG. 9(H). Here, the degree of expectation is the degree of expectation for a big hit, but it does not have to be completely consistent with the degree of reliability of the reach.

It should be noted that the voice notification of Super Reach D is not to notify the title name as it is, but to notify the contents of Reach. As described above, in this embodiment, the notification mode of title notification by sound is varied depending on the type of reach. As a result, the notification mode of the title notification is diversified, and the interest is improved.

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

After that, as shown in FIG. 9(J), character 31AK009, which is an enemy character, is displayed, dialogue 31AK004 of character 31AK001 is displayed, and a super reach D reach effect is executed in which character 31AK001 and character 31AK009 confront each other. be.

(Super Reach E)
In the case of super reach E, as shown in FIG. 10A, the title 31AK010 of super reach E (here, the characters "SP reach E") is displayed in the upper left part of the image display device 5. Thus, the title of Super Reach E is announced. Note that in Super Reach E, the title is not announced by voice. In addition, along with the display of the title 31AK010, the character 31AK001 and the enemy character 31AK011 are displayed, the line 31AK004 of the character 31AK001 is displayed, and the reach effect of the super reach E in which the character 31AK001 and the character 31AK011 confront each other is performed. executed. In this way, in Super Ready-to-Wear E, titles are announced together with the progress of the ready-to-win effect. In super reach E, the title 31AK010 continues to be displayed during the reach effect.

In the ready-to-win performance of super ready-to-win E with low reliability of big hit, the title is notified without stopping the progress of the ready-to-win performance, thereby preventing the player from having excessive expectations. On the other hand, in the reach effects of super reach A, super reach B, and super reach D, the progress of the reach effect is stopped and the title is announced (Fig. 9 (D), (F), ( H)). By doing so, the title notification can be executed in accordance with the super ready-to-win effect, and the effect of the effect is improved. It should be noted that the title notification may be performed without stopping the progress of the reach even in the super reach performance such as the super reach A, the super reach B, and the super reach D. Contrary to this embodiment, in the ready-to-win effect of super ready-to-win with high reliability of big win, the title may be notified without stopping the progress of the ready-to-win effect. In the ready-to-win performance of super ready-to-win with low reliability of big win, the progress of the ready-to-win performance may be stopped and the title may be announced.

(Title notification timing)
As described above, in this embodiment, in super ready-to-reach A and super ready-to-reach B, the title is notified after a predetermined period of time has passed after the start of the super ready-to-win effect, and in super ready-to-win D and super ready-to-e E, the super ready-to-win effect is announced. The title is announced at the start. By doing so, the title notification can be executed according to the ready-to-win effect, and the effect of the effect is improved. In this embodiment, in super reach A and super reach B with high reliability of big hit, the title is notified after a predetermined period has passed after the start of super reach performance, and super reach D and super reach D with low reliability of big hit are announced. In E, the title is notified at the start of super reach production, but in the case of reach with high reliability of big hit, the title is notified at the start of super reach production, and in the case of reach with low reliability of big hit, super. The title may be announced after a predetermined period of time has elapsed after the ready-to-win effect.

(title display area)
In addition, in this embodiment, in super reach A and super reach B, the title is announced on the entire screen (first area) of the image display device 5, and in super reach D and super reach E, the image display device 5 A title is announced in a part (second area) of the screen of . By doing so, the title notification can be executed according to the ready-to-win effect, and the effect of the effect is improved. In particular, when the hit reliability is high, title notification is performed in a wider display area than when the reliability is low, so effective title notification is possible. Note that the title notification on the entire screen of the image display device 5 may be displayed in a size that fits in the entire screen, or the title may be displayed on the entire background as a background for title notification. It may be a thing (title notification using the entire screen) or the like. In addition, the display areas for title notification may be differentiated between super reach A and super reach B, and the display areas for title notification may be differentiated between super reach D and super reach E.

The method of differentiating the display area for title notification according to the ready-to-win effect is not limited to the example of this embodiment, and the display area for title notification may be arbitrarily changed according to the ready-to-win effect. For example, when the hit reliability is high, the title notification may be performed in a narrower display area than when the reliability is low. Further, when the display area for title notification is changed according to the ready-to-win effect, the display area may be changed as in this embodiment, or the display location may be changed.

(Expectation indication)
In this embodiment, in the title announcement in super reach A and super reach B with high reliability of big hit, super reach D with lower reliability of big hit than super reach A and super reach B is displayed without displaying expectation indication. In the title notification in , the expectation level suggestion display was displayed. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the production from becoming repetitive. In addition, in the title announcement in the super reach E, which has a lower hit reliability than the super reach D, the expectation suggestive display is not displayed. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the player from losing his sense of expectation due to the display of the expectation suggesting display indicating that the reliability is low in the reach with the low reliability. At least a part of the super reach A, the super reach B, and the super reach E may display the expectation level suggestion display.

It should be noted that, as shown in FIG. 9(H), the indication indicating the degree of expectation is not limited to the one indicated by the number of black stars. You may make it display the numerical value which carried out. In addition, as shown in FIG. 9H and the like, in the case of indicating by the number of black stars, half of the black stars may be displayed to increase the number of levels of expectations.

(Title display end timing)
In addition, in this embodiment, in super reach A and super reach B, after the title is displayed, the title is erased and the super reach effect is executed. As a result, in the super reach A and the super reach B, attention can be paid to the reach effect. Also, in super reach D and super reach E, after the title is displayed, the title continues to be displayed until a final effect, which will be described later, is executed. As a result, in super reach D and super reach E, the type of reach can be grasped even during the super reach performance. Further, by doing so, the title notification can be executed according to the ready-to-win effect, and the effect of the effect is improved. Note that the display end timing of the title can be changed arbitrarily because the effect can be improved at any time.

In addition, although the production operation of the reach production of the super reach C is omitted here, for example, title notification and expectation suggestive display according to the reliability of the big hit may be executed.

(Decision production)
After each ready-to-win performance is executed, at the timing of deriving the display result (final stage of the variable display), a decision performance for informing whether or not the display result will be a ``jackpot'' is executed. The fixed effects include a fixed effect indicating that the display result is a "big hit" and a fixed effect indicating that the display result is a "loss". In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10(B), an effect is executed in which an image 31AK012 is displayed on the image display device 5 . After that, if the display result is "big hit", an image 31AK013 indicating that the friendly character has won is displayed as shown in FIG. A fixed decoration pattern is derived. If the display result is "losing", an image indicating that the friendly character has been defeated is displayed, and a fixed decorative pattern that is a reach-losing combination is derived.

In this embodiment, even if the title is continuously notified during the ready-to-win effect, the title notification is finished before the final effect is executed. As a result, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the decided effect, and to perform a well-balanced title notification.

In the production operation examples shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, during the ready-to-win production of super ready-to-win, the decoration pattern is reduced in the lower right part of the image display device 5 to execute variable display, but during the ready-to-win production. The display of the decorative pattern may be arbitrary. For example, the decoration pattern may not be displayed during the ready-to-win effect, or the display mode (size, position, shade, number, etc.) may be changed depending on the type of ready-to-win effect.

In addition, when displaying characters permanently displayed during pending display, active display, variable display, and display related to cellphone interlocking on the image display device 5, they are not displayed appropriately during the ready-to-win effect of super reach in order to draw attention to the ready-to-win effect. may be At that time, during low-reliability ready-to-win effects such as super ready-to-win E, these displays may remain displayed. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the player from having excessive expectations due to the low-reliability ready-to-win effect, and to make the player pay attention to the ready-to-win effect in the highly-reliable ready-to-win effect.

(development production)
Next, a description will be given of an example of an effect operation when the development effect is executed. As shown in FIG. 11(A), when the development effect is executed while the ready-to-reach effect of super reach D is being executed (the title notification of super reach D is being executed), as shown in FIG. As shown, the ready-to-win effect is interrupted and an effect is executed in which the screen is torn. After that, when it develops to super reach A, as shown in FIG. 11(C), the title of super reach A is announced, and the reach performance of super reach A is executed. In the case of developing into super reach B, as shown in FIG. 11(D), the title of super reach B is notified, and the reach effect of super reach is executed. In this way, when the development effect is executed, the title notification of the development source reach is switched to the title notification of the development destination reach, so that it becomes easy to understand which reach has developed. As shown in FIG. 11, when the destination reach is a reach in which title notification is performed by display and sound, the title notification is performed again by display and sound.

Note that the development effect is not limited to the example shown in FIG. 11(B), and it may be a effect such that the screen gradually cracks and breaks, or a sandstorm (display of malfunction) is displayed. You may do so. By setting it as such production|presentation, an unexpected production|presentation can be performed. It should be noted that there may be a fake development production such as a production in which the screen gradually cracks but the reach does not develop.

(Expectation suggestion performance)
In the production operation example shown in FIG. 9(H), the expectation suggestive display 31AK008 was designed to display black stars indicating the degree of expectation from the beginning, but five white stars are displayed first, and gradually You may make it perform the expectation degree suggestion production|presentation which suggests an expectation degree by becoming a black star.

For example, as shown in FIG. 12(A), when announcing the title of Super Reach D, an expectation suggestive display 31AK021 of five white stars is displayed first. Then, as shown in FIG. 12B, a black star 31AK022 larger than the star of the expectation suggestive display 31AK021 is displayed, and as shown in FIG. A production that fits in one of the white stars is executed. At this time, the speaker 8 outputs a sound "pin" indicating that the number of black stars indicating the degree of expectation has increased. As shown in FIGS. 12(D) and (E), the same effect is repeated a number of times corresponding to the degree of expectation of reach. At this time, the sound (volume, scale, tone quality, etc.) output from the speaker 8 may be changed stepwise each time it is repeated (every number of stars). At the stage where the number of black stars corresponding to the level of expectation fits in the level of expectation suggestive display 31AK021, the black stars are highlighted by shining as shown in FIG. 12(F). By doing so, it becomes easy to understand that the expectation level suggesting effect has ended.

In the example shown in FIGS. 12A to 12F, black stars are displayed one by one and the expectation level indicated by the expectation level suggestion display is raised one step at a time, but two or more black stars are displayed. It may be displayed so that the degree of expectation rises by two or more levels. Alternatively, a half black star may be displayed to raise the expectation level by half. In this case, different sounds or the same sound may be output according to the number of stars displayed (the number of levels of rising expectations). For example, the same sound may be output when half black stars are displayed and when one black star is displayed. The same sound may be output when two and a half black stars are displayed and when three black stars are displayed. Moreover, there may be a case where the sound is not output. By doing so, the expectation degree suggesting effects are diversified, and the effects of the effects are improved. In addition, the same black star image will be displayed regardless of the number of stages of expectations that increase at once, and the black stars will increase according to the number of stages of expectations that will increase. You may make it perform the production|presentation which does.

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

FIGS. 12G to 12L show an example of the effect operation of the title notification and the degree-of-expectation effect in the special mode when the normal mode and the special mode are provided as the effect modes. In the normal mode, title notification and expectation suggesting effects are executed as shown in FIGS. In the special mode, the ready-to-reach performance based on the variation pattern of super ready-to-reach D is the ready-to-reach performance of super ready-to-reach D2 that is different from the ready-to-reach performance of super ready-to-win D. Therefore, when the fluctuation pattern of super reach D is designated, title 31AK023 of super reach D2 is displayed as shown in FIG. 12(G). At this time, a sound corresponding to the title name of READY is output from the speaker 8, but a sound different from that in the normal mode (for example, a sound with a different tone) is output. Also, the expectation level suggestion display 31AK024 in super reach D2 is not star-shaped but diamond-shaped.

After that, as shown in FIG. 12(H), a black rhombus 31AK025 larger than the star of the expectation suggestive display 31AK024 is displayed, and as shown in FIG. The effect is executed so that it fits in one of the white rhombuses. At this time, a sound "pong" is output from the speaker 8 indicating that the black rhombus indicating the degree of expectation has increased. As shown in FIGS. 12(J) and (K), the same effect is repeated a number of times corresponding to the degree of expectation of reach. At the stage where the number of black rhombuses corresponding to the degree of expectation has settled in the expectation suggestive display 31AK024, the black rhombuses are highlighted in such a manner that they shine, as shown in FIG. 12(L). In this way, by varying the notification mode of the title according to the effect mode (state when the ready-to-win effect is executed) determined according to the player's selection, the game state, etc., the effect is diversified and the effect is enhanced. improves.

FIG. 12 shows an example of the effect operation when the super reach D variation pattern is specified, but depending on the effect mode (state when the reach effect is executed), other reach effect ) may be made to have different presentation modes. Depending on the effect mode (the state when the ready-to-win effect is executed), whether or not to report the title of ready-to-win, and the execution ratio of the title to be reported may be varied. For example, when a predetermined effect mode is selected, the title of ready-to-win may not be announced. By doing so, it is possible to execute an effect according to the taste of the player, thereby improving the effect of the effect.

In this embodiment, the expectation level is suggested by the number of black stars in the expectation level indication display, and the expectation level suggestion effect is executed to gradually increase the number of black stars. It is also possible to execute an expectation level suggesting effect in which the number of displays suggesting is gradually reduced. Such an expectation level suggesting effect may be executed in addition to the expectation level suggesting effect of this embodiment, or may be executed instead.

(Another example of development production)
In the case of executing the expectation degree suggesting effect in which the display indicating the degree of expectation of the expectation degree suggesting display is increased step by step, the development effect may be executed after increasing the display indicating the degree of expectation. In this case, when the display indicating the degree of expectation is increased after the development effect, the display to be increased may be displayed all at once instead of step by step. For example, as shown in FIG. 13(A), the title Super Reach D is notified, and after completing the effect of increasing the number of black stars in stages, as shown in FIG. A development effect in which the image 31AK031 is displayed is executed. Here, when an operation to the push button 31B is detected, as shown in FIG. The title of Reach C is announced. In this way, when the development effect is executed, the title notification of the development source reach is switched to the title notification of the development destination reach, so that it becomes easy to understand which reach has developed. Under the title 31AK032, an expectation suggestive display 31AK033 with three black stars is highlighted. Even if the number of black stars increases by two or more, they are displayed at once. It should be noted that after the movable body 32 has moved, it is also possible to execute a development effect in which the title and the expectation suggestive display are changed.

(Notice production)
In this embodiment, as the advance notice effect, a title advance notice for giving notice of the degree of reliability of a big hit is executed according to the title notification mode (for example, the display color of the title, etc.). For example, as shown in FIG. 14(A), the title 31AK036 of Super Reach A is displayed in black, and the sound corresponding to the title name of Reach A is output from the speaker 8, thereby announcing the title of Super Reach A. After that, as shown in FIG. 14(B), a title announcement is executed in which the display color of the title 31AK036 changes to red. Thus, the title is displayed in black when the title announcement is not performed, and the title is displayed in a color other than black when the title announcement is performed. In the title announcement shown in FIG. 14, the display mode (display color) of the title may change after the title of Reach is notified by voice. By doing so, it is possible to enhance the effect of the advance notice effect. Note that the timing at which the title is displayed in a color other than black is not limited to this, and the title may be displayed in a color other than black from the start of display of the title.

Further, when a title announcement is executed in which the display mode (display color) of the title is changed, after the display mode of the title is changed, a sound corresponding to the display mode after the change may be output. By doing so, it is possible to enhance the effect of the advance notice effect. Also, the title notification by voice may be executed after the display mode (display color) of the title is changed. In this case, the sound may be output according to the display mode (display color) of the changed title.

(Execution timing of title notification)
It is preferable that the notification of the title in reach is executed at a timing other than the execution timing of the effect (specific effect) such as the advance effect and the development effect, which increases the expectation of being controlled to the big hit advantage state. By doing so, once the title is announced, an effect that raises the degree of expectation can be executed, so that the player's sense of expectation can be maintained.

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

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

In step 31AKS002, the display color of the super ready-to-win title is determined according to whether the display result is a "big hit" or a "losing", for example, according to the determination ratio shown in FIG. 16(A). As shown in FIG. 16A, the display color of the super reach title is "black", "red", one that changes from "black" to "red", and one that changes from "black" to "fruit pattern". , and those that change from "red" to "fruit pattern" are provided, and the reliability of the big hit increases in this order (ascending order). That is, the reliability of the big win differs depending on the timing of changing the display color of the title. By doing so, the player will pay attention to the change timing of the display color of the title, and the presentation effect will be improved.

In addition, the "fruit pattern" may be displayed in bold and the characters themselves may be "fruit pattern", or the background portion of the title display area may be "fruit pattern". . There may be a pattern displayed as a “fruit pattern” from the beginning. As for the display color that changes, the display color may change after the title notification is executed, as shown in FIG. For the object whose display color changes, there may be a plurality of timings at which the display color changes. Then, the big win reliability may be varied according to the timing at which the display color changes. Also, since the title display period differs depending on the type of super reach, the timing at which the display color changes may differ depending on the type of super reach. In the case of a super reach that has a long title display period (for example, super reach D or super reach E), a plurality of change timings may be provided and one of the change timings may be determined. In the case of super reach with a short title display period (for example, super reach A or super reach B), the number of changing timings may be one or less than in super reach with a long title display period.

When there are a normal mode and a special mode as production modes, in the normal mode the display color of the title is determined by the determination ratio shown in FIG. Determines the display color of the title in different proportions. In the special mode, the pattern of display colors and the order of reliability may be different from those in the normal mode. In this way, by varying the manner of execution of the title announcement (display color and display color change timing) depending on the presentation mode, the presentation is diversified and the presentation effect is improved.

In this embodiment, as the advance notice effect, the advance notice of the big hit reliability is executed according to the display mode of the character's words (for example, the display color of the words, etc.) in the ready-to-win effect of the super reach.

After determining the display color of the title of super ready-to-win, the display color of the character's words in the ready-to-win effect of super ready-to-win (whether or not to execute advance notice of the words) is decided (step 31AKS003).

In step 31AKS003, depending on whether the display result is "big hit" or "losing", the display color of the lines in the ready-to-win effect is determined, for example, by the determination ratio shown in FIG. 16(C). As shown in FIG. 16(C), the display colors of the words in the ready-to-win effect are "white", "red", and those that change from "white" to "red", in this order (ascending order). Reliability is high. That is, the reliability of the big win differs depending on the timing of changing the display color of the words. By doing so, the player will pay attention to the change timing of the display color of the words, and the production effect will be improved. As for the display color changing, the display color may be changed after the words are displayed. For the object whose display color changes, there may be a plurality of timings at which the display color changes. Then, the big win reliability may be varied according to the timing at which the display color changes.

Also, the reliability of the big win may be different depending on the combination of the effect modes of the title notice and the dialogue notice. For example, when the same effect mode (display color) is included in the title notice and the dialogue notice, the reliability of the big win may be increased when the same effect mode is used. Also, the reliability of the big win may differ depending on the combination of the change timings of the presentation modes of the title notice and the dialogue notice. For example, when the change timing is the same, the big win reliability may be higher than when the change timing is different, or the big win reliability may be different depending on which change comes first. By doing so, it is possible to draw attention to the respective change timings of the title notice and the dialogue notice.

If there are a normal mode and a special mode as production modes, the special mode may determine the display color of the words at a rate different from that in the normal mode. In the special mode, the pattern of display colors and the order of reliability may be different from those in the normal mode.

It should be noted that, in place of the speech notice, a notice effect for notifying the reliability of the big hit may be executed by a change in the effect mode of the ready-to-win effect. In that case, in the advance notice effect, a plurality of change timings of the effect mode may be provided so that the reliability of the big win differs according to the change timing.

After determining the display color of the lines in the ready-to-win effect, or when it is determined that the change pattern is not super-ready-to-win (step AK31S001; No), the presence or absence of other advance notice effects and the effect mode are determined (step AK31S004). After that, the decision results in 31AKS002 to 31AKS004 are stored in a predetermined area of RAM 122 (step AK31S005), and the advance notice effect decision processing is terminated.

In this embodiment, it is possible to execute the title notice and the dialogue notice in the case of super reach. and at least one of the speech announcement may be made executable. Further, the title notice and the dialogue notice are explained as being determined by the determination ratio shown in FIG. 16, but the determination ratio is arbitrary, and the determination ratio may be changed according to the type of super reach, for example. By doing so, it is possible to execute the notice effect according to the type of ready-to-win, and the effect of the effect is improved.

In this embodiment, the title notice and the dialogue notice differ in the number of executable rendering modes (the number of display colors that can be displayed). By doing so, the presentation becomes diverse and the presentation effect is enhanced. In the title announcement and the dialogue announcement, the number of executable effects may be changed arbitrarily, and the number and types of executable effects may be the same. By doing so, it is possible to execute a notice effect with a sense of unity, and the player can easily grasp the reliability of the big win.

(Effect production)
When the effect mode between the title notice and the dialogue notice changes, an effect indicating that the effect mode will change may be executed. For example, an action effect image may be displayed on the image display device 5, and an effect effect in which the image affects at least one of the title and the dialogue may be executed. After the action effect is executed, the effect mode (display color) of the title or lines may be changed. The effect mode of effect effect (effect effect image, etc.) may be common to both the title and the dialogue. It should be noted that there may be a case where the effect mode of the title or lines does not change even though the action effect is executed. When the action effect is to be executed, whether or not to execute the effect effect, the execution timing, and the mode of effect may be determined based on the determination results relating to the title notice and the dialogue notice. Such determination may be performed in the process of step AK31S004. For example, depending on the presentation mode of the action presentation, the rate at which the presentation mode of at least one of the title notice and the dialogue notice changes (the rate at which the presentation mode changes due to the action presentation) may be different. It is possible to make the ratio of the dialogue notice and the change of which production mode (the ratio of which effect is applied) different, or the ratio of what color (how many stages) the change is made to be. . By executing such an action effect, the player will pay attention to which of the title or the words will be affected when the action effect image is displayed, thereby improving the effect. In addition, when there are a plurality of production modes, whether or not to execute the action production and the production mode may be determined at different ratios according to the production modes. By doing so, it is possible to execute an action effect corresponding to the effect mode, and the effect of the effect is improved.

As another example of such an action effect, at least one effect mode (display color) of either the title or the dialogue is selected according to the effect content of the ready-to-win effect (for example, the action of the character, the effect content in the battle effect, etc.). may change. By doing so, the player will pay attention to the contents of the ready-to-win effect.

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

(Sub LCD)
As a sub display device different from the image display device 5 , a sub liquid crystal may be provided on the game board 2 or the game machine frame 3 . Although expressed as a sub-liquid crystal here, the sub-display device may be composed of an organic EL or a dot-matrix LED. The sub-liquid crystal device may be fixed, for example, in the vicinity of the image display device 5, or may be movable or retractable. The sub-liquid crystal executes various effects such as a notice effect and display of a pending display. For example, title notification may be performed in the sub-liquid crystal. When the title is continuously displayed after the title notification as in the super reach D and the super reach E of the above-described embodiment, the sub liquid crystal may display the title and the degree of expectation suggestive display. In this case, after announcing the title on the image display device 5, the sub liquid crystal may display the title and the degree of expectation suggestive display. By doing so, the title and the expectation level suggesting display can be displayed without interfering with the super reach effect on the image display device 5, and the title and the expectation level suggesting display become easy to understand.

In the above-described embodiment, an example in which the present invention is applied to notification of the title of the ready-to-win effect as a suggestive effect has been described. may For example, as a preview effect (for example, a pre-read preview effect), when executing a pre-read zone effect that shifts to a plurality of zones (stages, effect modes, etc.) with different background images and effect modes on the image display device 5, the transitioned zone The present invention may be applied to the title notification of. In the case of presenting a mission ("reach with 7", "annihilate the enemy using a stick controller", etc.) and executing a mission effect that gives the player an advantage when the mission is accomplished, The present invention may be applied to mission title notification.

(Modification 1 of characteristic portion 31AK)
In the above embodiment, when the timing for deriving the display result comes, a decided effect is executed to notify whether or not the display result will be a "big hit", and then the display result is shown ( 10(B)-(D)). Instead of such a determined effect, at a predetermined timing before deriving the display result, an operation effect prompting the operation of the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B is executed, and if a predetermined operation is detected during the operation valid period. The display result may be displayed by displaying the win or loss of the battle effect, temporarily stopping the display result, or the like. By doing so, the display result is shown according to the player's operation, so that the player's willingness to participate in the game can be increased, and the interest is improved.

FIGS. 17 and 18 are diagrams showing an example of a super ready-to-win effect operation in a modified example in which an operation effect is executed and a display result is shown according to the operation. As shown in FIG. 17A, after the image display device 5 enters the reach mode, for example, as shown in FIG. Then, as shown in FIGS. 17(C)-(F) and 18(G)-(I), a ready-to-win effect is executed in which the character 31AK041 and the character 31AK042 face each other.

Along with the ready-to-win effect, a small button image 31AK043 and a regulation line 31AK044 superimposed on the small button image 31AK043 are displayed at the lower right of the image display device 5, as shown in FIG. 17(C). As a result, an operation effect using the push button 31B is executed, but it is suggested that acceptance of the operation is currently restricted.

In this modified example, a plurality of types of operation effect images are prepared to indicate that an operation effect is to be executed. The reliability of the big win differs depending on which operation effect image is displayed and the operation effect is executed. In addition, the image indicating that the operation effect will be executed during the ready-to-win effect may change to a more reliable mode.

For example, as shown in FIG. 17D, a praying character 31AK045 is displayed, and as shown in FIG. change to

After that, as shown in FIG. 18H, a cannon 31AK048 is displayed, and as shown in FIG. Effect 31AK050 is displayed. Then, the large button image 31AK047 changes to the stick image 31AK051.

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

After that, before a predetermined time before the display result is derived, the restriction line 31AK044 is erased as shown in FIG. , a display prompting an operation to pull the stick controller 31A is displayed. Further, at this time, the operation valid period during which the operation to the stick controller 31A is valid.

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

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

17 and 18 omit the notification of the title of the reach and the indication of the degree of expectation. may be executed. The determination of operation effects and operation effect images (whether there is an operation effect, whether there is an operation effect image to be displayed, whether there is an effect effect, etc.) may be executed in step 31AKS004 of FIG.

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

A specific image is an image with a high degree of reliability of a big hit that is displayed including a plurality of types of elements in the image. The multiple types of elements include a banana image as element E1, a melon image as element E2, an apple image as element E3, a watermelon image as element E4, and a strawberry image as element E5. A fruit pattern image composed of these elements E1 to E5 is the specific image. In both the shutter display and the reach title display, all of the elements E1 to E5 are displayed so as to be visible. Also, the display sizes of the elements E1 to E5 forming the specific image are changed and displayed according to the difference in display size between the shutter display and the reach title display. Also, all of the elements E1 to E5 are displayed so as to fit within the shutter display and the reach title display.

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

When performing the shutter display and the ready-to-win title display, even when the fruit pattern is displayed, the speaker 8 outputs a common sound (melody) and the game effect lamp 9 emits light to notify. The common sound and light emission control of the game effect lamp 9 indicate to the player that the fruit pattern is a special image. When such shutter display and reach title display are performed, common notification for fruit patterns is executed. Also, in the reach title display, a specific sound (voice) is further output after the common notification. Note that the common sound and the specific sound may be partially overlapped in their output periods.

FIG. 19 is a display screen diagram when the shutter effect and the reach title effect are executed. As shown in FIG. 19A, when the shutter effect is executed, the shutter image 31AK061 is displayed on the image display device 5 at the start of the variable display. The shutter image 31AK061 displays a fruit pattern image including all of the elements E1 to E5. Further, when the shutter effect is executed, the speaker 8 outputs a common sound (melody) and the game effect lamp 9 emits a notification. When the closed shutter is opened, as shown in FIG. 19(b), variable display of decorative patterns is started. Downward arrows indicate variable display of left, middle, and right symbols. When the variable display of the left pattern and the right pattern temporarily stops, as shown in FIG. 19(c), the reach state is entered.

Then, as shown in FIG. 19(d), the super ready-to-win effect is started. For example, the variable display is displayed in a small size on the upper right side of the screen, and the character is displayed on the left side of the screen. A reach title image 31AK062 is displayed at the lower right of the screen, and the contents of the super reach to be executed from now on are displayed as a reach title display. The ready-to-win title image 31AK062 displays a fruit pattern image including all of the elements E1 to E5. Also, in the ready-to-win title image 31AK062, characters of "battle ready-to-win" are displayed to indicate that a ready-to-win effect accompanied by a battle effect is to be executed.

Further, when the ready-to-win title effect is executed, the speaker 8 outputs a common sound (melody) and the game effect lamp 9 emits a notification. Furthermore, after outputting the common sound, an effect is executed in which the character emits a specific sound (voice) such as "Hot", which indicates that the reliability of the big win is high. Here, in the reach title effect, the size of the suggestive display to be displayed is smaller than in the shutter effect. However, in the ready-to-win title effect, by outputting the specific sound, it is possible to make it easier for the player to recognize that the fruit pattern image has been displayed. In addition, although the common sound and the specific sound have been explained in the case where the output periods are completely separated, the output periods may partially overlap.

After that, a battle ready-to-win effect is executed as shown in FIG. 19(e). An enemy character is displayed on the left side of the screen, and an ally character is displayed on the right side of the screen. When the ally character wins the battle with the enemy character, the characters "Battle Victory!" are displayed on the upper left of the screen. It is reported that the jackpot has been confirmed by winning the battle. When the battle production ends, the screen returns to the variable display screen with the original number patterns. As shown in FIG. 19(f), all the symbols are stopped, and the jackpot symbol of "777" is displayed.

As shown in FIGS. 19(a) and 19(d), both the shutter image 31AK061 and reach title image 31AK062 are displayed including all the elements E1 to E5 forming the fruit pattern image. In this way, the fruit pattern image can be preferably displayed in both the shutter image 31AK061 and the ready-to-win title image 31AK062 having different display sizes. As a result, it is possible to accurately convey that a fruit pattern image with a high degree of reliability for big wins has been displayed.

Further, the display size of the shutter image 31AK061 shown in FIG. 19(a) is displayed larger than the display size of the reach title image 31AK062 shown in FIG. 19(d). Therefore, attention can be paid to the difference between the display size of the shutter image 31AK061 and the display size of the reach title image 31AK062.

Further, the shutter image 31AK061 shown in FIG. 19(a) and the reach title image 31AK062 shown in FIG. 19(d) are displayed at different timings. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the fruit pattern image, which is the specific image, from becoming difficult to see due to overlapping execution timings.

The determination of the shutter effect (whether or not to use the shutter effect and the mode of effect) may be executed in step 31AKS004 of FIG. In this case, the shutter performance may be determined based on the determination result of the title display color in step 31AKS002 of FIG. For example, when the display color of the title is determined to be a fruit pattern, the fruit pattern shutter effect may be executed more easily. Further, the determination relating to the ready-to-win title effect may also be executed in step 31AKS004 of FIG. 15 together with the determination relating to the shutter effect.

(Supplementary Note Regarding Characteristic Portion 31AK)
(1) In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot game state) that is advantageous to the player, and Suggestion effect execution means (for example, effect control CPU 120) capable of executing a suggestive effect (for example, ready-to-win effect) suggesting that the state is controlled, and title notification means (for example, effect and a control CPU 120), wherein the title notification means can notify the title corresponding to the suggestive effect when a predetermined period of time has passed since the start of the suggestive effect (for example, FIG. 9 (D), (F) ).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to enhance the performance effect.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above, the suggestive effect executing means is capable of executing a plurality of types of suggestive effects, and in the plurality of types of suggestive effects, at least part of the effect within the predetermined period. may be executed in a common manner (for example, FIG. 9(C)).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to make the player pay attention to which suggestive effect is to be executed, thereby improving interest.

(3) In the gaming machine of (1) or (2) above, at a plurality of execution timings during execution of the suggestive effect, a specific effect (for example, an advanced effect or a preliminary effect) that suggests being controlled to the advantageous state is performed. It is executable, and the execution timing of the specific effect may not be provided during the predetermined period.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to maintain the player's sense of expectation even after the title is announced.

(4) In the gaming machine according to any one of the above (1) to (3), the suggestive effect executing means includes at least a first suggestive effect (for example, a reach effect of super reach A and super reach B) and a first suggestive effect as the suggestive effect. 2 suggestion effects (for example, super reach D and super reach E reach effects) can be executed, and in the second suggestion effect, the title notification means can perform the second suggestion effect from the start of the second suggestion effect. You may make it alert|report the title corresponding to.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to execute the notification of the title according to the suggestive effect, so the effect of the effect is improved.

(5) In the gaming machine of (4) above, the ratio of control to the advantageous state is higher when the first suggestive effect is executed than when the second suggestive effect is executed. good too.

According to such a configuration, the performance effect is improved.

(6) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (5) above, the suggestive effect executing means is capable of executing the suggestive effect in an effect mode related to the title notified during the predetermined period. may

According to such a configuration, the performance effect is improved.

(7) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (6) above, detection means (for example, the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B) capable of detecting the action of the player and a specific display corresponding to the detection means ( (for example, small button image 31AK043, large button image 31AK047, stick image 31AK051). (for example, a small button image 31AK043) and a second specific display (for example, a large button image 31AK047 and a stick image 31AK051), which is more advantageous to the player than the first specific display, can be displayed and detected by the detection means. in the non-effective period, after displaying the first specific display, the first specific display is changed to the second specific display (for example, FIG. 17 (E), FIG. 18 (I)), and detection by the detection means During the valid period, an action effect using the changed second specific display may be executed (for example, FIGS. 18(J) and (K)).

According to such a configuration, the performance effect is improved.

(8) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (7) above, as the suggestive display suggesting the degree of expectation of the control to the advantageous state, a first suggestive display having a display size of a first size (see FIG. 19). 19A), and a second suggestive display whose display size is the second size (such as the first size shutter image 31AK061 displayed during the shutter effect shown in FIG. 19D) 2 size reach title image 31AK062, etc.) and a display means (for example, the image display device 5, the effect control CPU 120) is further provided, and the display means has a plurality of types of elements with different modes (Fig. 19 (a) , element E1 (banana), element E2 (melon), element E3 (apple), element E4 (watermelon), element E5 (strawberry), etc. shown in (d)) (Fig. 19A ), a fruit pattern shown in (d), etc.), and when displaying either the first suggestive display or the second suggestive display in the pattern containing the specific image, a plurality of types of elements are displayed. Displayed so as to be included in both the first suggestive display and the second suggestive display (both the shutter image 31AK061 and reach title image 31AK062 shown in FIGS. 19A and 19D include elements E1 to E5. may be displayed so as to be included).

According to such a configuration, the specific image can be preferably displayed regardless of the display size of the suggestive display. This makes it possible to accurately convey that the specific image has been displayed.

(Description on Characteristic Portion 59SH)
Next, a pachinko game machine including the characterizing portion 59SH of the present embodiment will be described. In the pachinko game machine 1 including the characteristic portion 59SH, the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2 is provided with an RTC (real time clock). The effect control board 12 can detect the current time by RTC. The RTC 106 can measure a predetermined time, elapsed time, and the like by performing initial settings.

Also, in the pachinko game machine 1 including the characteristic portion 59SH, an explanation effect is executed. The explanation effect is a effect for explaining the contents of the effect in the pachinko game machine 1 and the like. The explanation effect is executed in a normal state (low-probability-low base state) other than the variable-probability state, time-saving state, jackpot state, and the like. As an explanatory effect in the pachinko game machine 1, when super ready-to-win (hereinafter also referred to as "SP ready-to-win") is executed, explanation effects are provided for character appearance notice effect and cut-in notice effect to be executed during SP ready-to-win. It is

The notice effect executed during the variable display in which the explanation effect is executed is only the character appearance notice effect and the cut-in notice effect executed during the SP reach. Other notice effects such as the prefetch notice effect executed according to the result of the prefetch determination are not executed. Note that, in the variable display in which the explanation effect is executed, other advance notice effects such as a look-ahead notice effect may be executed. The explanation effect is executed during the first variable display after the pachinko game machine 1 has not been played for a certain period of time, for example, five minutes. The explanation effect is executed for a certain period of time, for example, 15 days after the pachinko game machine 1 is installed in the game hall.

In addition, the pachinko game machine 1 is provided with an explanation effect execution switch. This explanation effect execution switch is a switch that can be operated by the staff of the game arcade or the like, and is a switch that cannot be operated by the players who play the pachinko game machine 1 during the business hours of the game arcade. By turning on the explanation performance execution switch, the explanation performance is executed even after a certain period of time has elapsed since the pachinko game machine 1 was installed in the game hall. The explanation effect execution switch can be operated by operating a display switch provided at a position such as the back side of the game board 2 that can be operated by the staff of the game hall by opening the game machine frame 3. The operation status of the effect execution switch is displayed on the image display device 5. - 特許庁The explanation effect execution switch can be operated by operating the push button 31B or the stick controller 31A. It is represented by displaying a cursor or the like on the image indicating whether or not the number of days has been cleared. Also, the explanation effect execution switch may be provided in another mode. For example, it may be provided directly on the back surface of the game board 2 . Further, regarding the execution of the explanation effect, the setting screen displayed on the image display device 5 when setting the period during which the explanation effect is executed is set so that the explanation effect is not displayed after the pachinko game machine 1 is set to the game hall. In this embodiment, the 15-day period may be set to another period.

Next, characteristic control of the pachinko game machine 1 including the characteristic portion 59SH will be described. FIG. 20-1 is a flow chart showing an example of the procedure of the effect control main process in the pachinko gaming machine 1 including the characteristic portion 59SH. In the pachinko game machine 1 including the characteristic portion 59SH, as shown in FIG. 20-1, in the effect control main process, the effect control CPU 120 performs the initial operation control process, and then the game machine installation determination process (step 59SHS73). Then, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag is turned on (step S73). In addition, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 including the characteristic portion 59SH, after performing the command analysis processing (step S75), the gaming machine installed days determination processing (step 59SHS75) is performed, and then the effect control process processing is performed (step S76). .

Next, the gaming machine installation determination process (step 59SHS73) will be described. FIG. 20-2 is a flowchart showing an example of the gaming machine installation determination process. , the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the installed flag is ON (step 59SHS10).

The installed flag is a flag that is established when it is determined that the pachinko gaming machine 1 has been installed in the game hall. When determining that the installed flag is not ON (step 59SHS10: No), the effect control CPU 120 ends the gaming machine installation determination process as it is. Further, when it is determined that the installed flag is ON in step 59SHS10 (step 59SHS10: Yes), the effect control CPU 120 turns ON the operation start flag (step 59SHS12), and terminates the gaming machine installation determination process. .

Next, the game machine installed days determination processing will be described. FIG. 20-3 is a flowchart showing an example of processing for determining the number of days the game machine is installed. As shown in FIG. 20-3, in the gaming machine installation days determination process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the operation start flag is ON (step 59SHS50). When it is determined that the operation start flag is ON (step 59SHS50: Yes), the effect control CPU 120 measures the operation time with a timer after installation (step 59SHS52). The post-installation timer is a timer that starts counting when the gaming machine is installed in a game state.

Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not one hour has passed since the timer started to measure the operation time after installation or after the previous backup was performed (step 59SHS54). After starting the measurement of the operation time with the post-installation timer, or when it is determined that one hour has passed since the previous backup was performed (step 59SHS54: Yes), the effect control CPU 120 backs up the measured operation time ( step 59 SHS 56). In addition, when it is determined that one hour has not passed since the timer started to measure the operating time after installation or after the previous backup was performed (step 59SHS54: No), the effect control CPU 120 measures the operating time is not backed up, the process proceeds directly to step 59SHS58. Therefore, the measured operating time is backed up every hour.

Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the date has been updated based on the time information obtained from the RTC (step 59SHS58). As a result, when it is determined that the date has been updated (step 59SHS58: Yes), the effect control CPU 120 clears the measured operating time and its backup value (step 59SHS60). Therefore, the measured operating time and its backup value are measured and backed up within the same day. Also, when it is determined that the date has not been updated in step 59SHS58 (step 59SHS58: No), the effect control CPU 120 proceeds to step 59SHS62 while maintaining the measured operating time and the backup value.

Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not 6 hours have passed since the measurement of the operating time was started (step 59SHS62). As a result, when it is determined that 6 hours have passed since the measurement of the operating time was started (step 59SHS62: Yes), the effect control CPU 120 updates the date based on the time information obtained from the RTC. is different from the previous update date (step 59SHS64). As a result, if it is determined that the date to be updated is a different date from the previous update date (step 59SHS64: Yes), the effect control CPU 120 adds 1 to the number of days of operation and updates the number of days of operation ( Step 59SHS66) and step 59SHS78.

Also, in step 59SHS50, when it is determined that the operation start flag is not ON (step 59SHS50: No), the effect control CPU 120 measures the operating time with the pre-installation timer (step 59SHS68). The pre-installation timer is a timer that measures the time before it is determined that the pachinko gaming machine 1 has been installed in the gaming hall. It is a timer that starts measurement at

Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not one hour has passed since the pre-installation timer started measuring the operation time or after the previous backup was performed (step 59SHS70). If it is determined that one hour has passed since the pre-installation timer started measuring the operating time or after the previous backup was performed (step 59 SHS70: Yes), the effect control CPU 120 backs up the measured operating time ( Step 59 SHS 72). In addition, when it is determined that one hour has not passed since the pre-installation timer started measuring the operating time or after the previous backup was performed (step 59 SHS70: No), the effect control CPU 120 measures the operating time is not backed up, the process proceeds directly to step 59SHS74. Therefore, the measured operating time is backed up every hour.

Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not 12 hours have passed since the measurement of the operating time was started (step 59SHS74). As a result, when it is determined that 12 hours have passed since the measurement of the operating time was started (step 59SHS74: Yes), the effect control CPU 120 turns on the installed flag (step 59SHS76), and proceeds to step 59SHS78. . Also, when it is determined that 12 hours have not passed since the measurement of the operating time was started (step 59SHS74: No), the effect control CPU 120 proceeds to step 59SHS78 as it is.

Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the explanation effect execution flag is ON (step 59SHS78). In addition, the effect control CPU120, when it is determined that 6 hours have not passed since the measurement of the operating time is started in step 59SHS62 (step 59SHS62: No), and the day to update the date in step 59SHS64 is the last time (Step 59SHS64: No), similarly, it is determined whether or not the explanation effect execution flag is ON (Step 59SHS78).

As a result, when it is determined that the explanation effect execution flag is ON (step 59SHS78: Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the number of operating days exceeds 15 (step 59SHS80). As a result, when it is determined that the number of operating days exceeds 15 (step 59SHS80: Yes), the effect control CPU 120 turns off the explanation effect execution flag (step 59SHS82), and proceeds to step 59SHS86. Further, when it is determined that the number of operating days does not exceed 15 days (step 59SHS80: No), in other words, when the number of operating days is 14 days or less, the effect control CPU 120 turns on the explanation effect execution flag. (step 59SHS84), and proceeds to step 59SHS86. If it is determined that the explanation effect execution flag is not ON (step 59SHS78: No), the process proceeds to step 59SHS86.

Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the explanation effect execution flag is OFF (step 59SHS86). When it is determined that the explanation effect execution flag is OFF (step 59SHS86: Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the explanation effect execution switch is ON (step 59SHS88). Here, when it is determined that the explanation effect execution switch is ON (step 59SHS88: Yes), the effect control CPU 120 turns ON the explanation effect execution flag (step 59SHS90). In this way, the gaming machine installed days determination processing is terminated. Also, when it is determined that the explanation effect execution flag is not turned off in step 59SHS86 (step 59SHS86: No), and when it is determined that the explanation effect execution switch is not turned on (step 59SHS88: No), effect control The CPU 120 for the game machine ends the game machine installed days determination process.

Next, description effect determination processing will be described. FIG. 20-4 is a flow chart showing an example of explanation effect determination processing. The explanation effect determination process is executed as a subflow of the variable display start setting process (step S171) in the effect control process process (step S76) shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 20-4, in the explanation effect determination process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the explanation effect execution flag is ON (step 59SHS100). Here, when it is determined that the explanation effect execution flag is not ON (step 59SHS100: No), the effect control CPU 120 ends the explanation effect determination process as it is.

Further, when it is determined that the explanation effect execution flag is ON (step 59SHS100: Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether 5 minutes have passed since receiving the customer waiting command (step 59SHS102). The customer waiting command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 when the variable display of the special pattern is finished (when the decorative patterns displayed in the decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, 5R are stopped and displayed). is a command. The timing at which the customer waiting command is received means the timing at which the variable display ends.

If it is determined that 5 minutes have not passed after receiving the customer waiting command (step 59SHS102: No), the effect control CPU 120 ends the explanation effect determination process as it is. Also, when it is determined that 5 minutes have passed since receiving the customer waiting command (step 59 SHS102: Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether the received variation pattern command is a non-reach loss variation pattern command. Determine (step 59 SHS104). As a result, when the received variation pattern command is a non-reach-losing variation pattern command (step 59SHS104: Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not there is an explanation effect being executed (step 59SHS106). When it is determined that there is no explanation effect being executed (step 59SHS106: No), the effect control CPU 120 determines the type of explanation effect (step 59SHS108).

Here, the contents of the variation pattern command and the explanation effect will be explained. A variation pattern command is a command that specifies a variation pattern. As the variation pattern command, as shown in FIG. 20-5 (A), a variation pattern PA-11 indicating "non-reach loss (for normal use)", a variation pattern PA-12 indicating "non-reach loss (for shortening)", Variation pattern PA-13 indicating "non-reach loss (for extension)", variation pattern PA-14 indicating "normal reach loss", variation pattern PA-15 indicating "super reach loss", variation pattern PA- indicating "normal reach big hit" 21, and a variation pattern command corresponding to a variation pattern PA-22 indicating a "super reach jackpot".

Of these, the variation pattern PA-12 indicating "non-reach loss (for shortening)" is a variation pattern that is determined mainly when a large number of reservations are gathered, for example, it is determined when the number of reservations is 0 There is no fluctuation pattern. Further, the variation pattern PA-13 indicating "non-reach loss (for extension)" is a variation pattern determined mainly when the number of reservations is small (including when the number of reservations is 0). In addition, the variation pattern PA-12 indicating "non-reach loss (for shortening)" may be determined when the number of reservations is 0, or may be easily determined when the number of reservations is large. good too. Also, the variation pattern PA-13 indicating "non-reach loss (for extension)" may be easily determined when the number of reservations is large.

The variation time of the variation pattern PA-11 is 9000 ms. The variation time of the variation pattern PA-12 is 3000 ms. The fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern PA-13 is 13000 ms. The variation time of variation pattern PA-14 is 1300 ms. The fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern PA-11 is 120000 ms. The variation time of the variation pattern PA-11 is 1300 ms. The fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern PA-11 is 120000 ms.

As the explanation effect, as shown in FIG. 20-5(B), an explanation effect A and an explanation effect B are provided. The explanation effect A is a effect for explaining the character appearance notice effect. The explanation effect B is an effect for explaining the cut-in notice effect. When the explanation effect is performed, which of the explanation effect A and the explanation effect B is performed is determined at a rate of 50% each. Also, the explanation effect A is executed over two variable displays, and the explanation effect B is executed over three variable displays. Explanation effect A is made up of two blocks, the first block and the second block, and explanation effect B is made up of three blocks, the first block to the third block. The first block of the explanation effect A is executed in the first variable display except when it is a shortening variable, and the second block is executed in the second variable display. The first block of the explanation effect B is executed with the first variable display except when it is a shortening change, the second block is executed with the second variable display, and the third block is executed with the third change. Executed on display. The contents of each block of explanation effects A and B will be further explained later. The required time of the first and second blocks of the explanation effect A and the first to third blocks of the explanation effect B are all 9000 ms, and the fluctuation time of the non-reach loss (normal) fluctuation pattern (PA-11) Common.

Step 59 SHS 104 determines whether or not it is a non-reach loss variation, with reference to the variation pattern command in the variation pattern table shown in FIG. -11, PA-12, or PA-13, it is determined to be a non-reach loss variation. Further, the determination of the content of the effect performed when it is determined in step 59SHS106 that there is no explanation effect being executed is performed based on the explanation effect determination table shown in FIG. Explanation effect A is determined at a rate of 50%, and explanation effect B is determined at a rate of 50%.

After determining the type of explanation effect, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute the explanation effect A (step 59SHS110). When executing the explanation effect A (step 59SHS110: Yes), the effect control CPU 120 sets the data of the first block of the explanation effect A (step 59SHS112), and ends the explanation effect determination process. Further, when the explanation effect A is not executed (step 59SHS110: No), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the explanation effect B is executed (step 59SHS114). When executing the explanation effect B (step 59SHS114: Yes), the effect control CPU 120 sets the data of the first block of the explanation effect B (step 59SHS116), and ends the explanation effect determination process. If the explanation effect B is not executed (step 59SHS114: No), the effect control CPU 120 ends the explanation effect determination process as it is.

Also, when it is determined that the received variation pattern command is not a non-reach variation pattern command (step 59SHS104: No), the effect control CPU 120 sets the data of the explanation effect stop block (step 59SHS118). Therefore, in the first variable display after receiving the customer waiting command, when the ready-to-win effect (or SP ready-to-win effect) is executed, the stop block effect is executed. A stop block is a block of an effect in which an effect that is the same as the explanation effect A until the middle, but an effect different from the explanation effect A is started from the middle. The required time for the stop effect is 9000 ms, the required time for the first and second blocks of the explanation effect A, the first to third blocks of the explanation effect B, and the non-reach loss (normal) variation pattern (PA-11). is common with the fluctuation time of The stop blocks include a stop block commonly used for the explanation effect A and the explanation effect B and used instead of the first block, a stop block used instead of the second block for each of the explanation effect A and the explanation effect B, and an explanation block. A stop block that is used in place of the third block of production B is provided. Here, the explanation effect data of the stop block used in common with the explanation effect A and the explanation effect B in place of the first block is set. The contents of the stop block of the explanation effect will be further explained later. Thus, the effect control CPU 120 ends the explanation effect determination process.

In step 59SHS106, when it is determined that there is an explanation effect being executed (step 59SHS106: Yes), the effect control CPU 120 resets the data of the explanation effect being executed (step 59SHS120). Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 determines the type of explanation effect again (step 59SHS122), and terminates the explanation effect determination process.

Next, the advance notice effect determination processing will be described. In the notice effect determination processing, the notice effect to be executed during the SP reach and other notice effect contents are determined. The notice effect determination process is executed as a subflow of the variable display start setting process (step S171) in the effect control process process (step S76) shown in FIG. FIG. 20-6 is a flow chart showing an example of the advance notice effect determination process. As shown in FIG. 20-6, in the advance notice effect determination process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not there is an SP reach fluctuation pattern (step 59SHS140).

If it is determined to be the SP reach fluctuation pattern (step 59SHS140: Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute the character appearance notice effect (step 59SHS142). Whether or not to execute the character appearance notice effect is determined by referring to the character appearance notice effect content determination table shown in FIG. 20-7A stored in the ROM 121 . As shown in FIG. 20-7(A), the character appearance notice is executed at a rate of 75% when the result of the variable display is a big win, and when the big win state is executed, it is not executed at a rate of 25%. Also, when the result of the variable display is not a big win and the big win state is not executed, it is executed at a rate of 21% and not executed at a rate of 79%.

When the variation pattern command corresponds to the big win and the big win state is executed, the variation pattern command corresponds to the loss and the character appearance notice is more likely to be executed than when the big win state is not executed. Therefore, when the character appearance notice is executed, the ratio of executing the big win state after that is high, so that the execution of the character appearance notice increases the expectation for the execution of the big win state. .

When it is determined in step 59SHS142 that the character appearance notice effect is to be executed (step 59SHS142: Yes), the effect control CPU 120 sets the character appearance notice effect data (step 59SHS144), and proceeds to step 59SHS146. Further, when it is determined not to execute the character appearance notice effect (step 59SHS142: No), the effect control CPU 120 proceeds to step 59SHS146 as it is.

Subsequently, a cut-in announcement effect is determined (step 59SHS146). The cut-in notice effect is a notice effect always executed during the SP reach, and here, the content of the cut-in notice effect to be executed is determined. The cut-in notice effect is determined by referring to the cut-in notice effect content determination table shown in FIG. 20-7(B) stored in the ROM 121.

As the cut-in notice effect, as shown in FIG. 20-7(B), a blue cut-in notice effect, a red cut-in notice effect, and a rainbow cut-in notice effect are provided. When the variable display results in a big win and the big win state is executed, blue cut-in notice performance is executed at a rate of 20%, red cut-in notice performance is executed at a rate of 78%, and red cut-in notice performance is executed at a rate of 2%. A rainbow-colored cut-in notice effect is executed. When the result of the variable display is a loss and the big winning state is not executed, the blue cut-in notice performance is executed at a rate of 90%, and the red cut-in notice performance is executed at a rate of 10%.

In this way, when the result of the variable display is a big hit, the red cut-in notice is likely to be executed, and when the result is a loss, the blue cut-in notice is likely to be executed. It is possible to increase expectations for execution of the jackpot state. In addition, although the execution ratio of the rainbow-colored cut-in notice is not high, it is a so-called big hit confirmation effect that is not executed when the result of the variable display is a loss. Since the state is executed, the interest of the player can be increased, and the player can expect the execution of the rainbow-colored cut-in notice. In addition, the rainbow-colored cut-in notice is a so-called premium effect with a low execution frequency, and there is a sense of rarity when it is executed. can give

After executing the cut-in notice in step 59SHS146, the effect control CPU 120 sets data for the decided cut-in notice effect (step 59SHS148). In this way, the effect control CPU 120 ends the advance notice effect determination process. Further, when it is determined in step 59SHS140 that it is not the SP ready-to-win variation pattern (step 59SHS140: No), the effect control CPU 120 determines an advance notice effect of another variation pattern and sets data (step 59SHS150). After that, the effect control CPU 120 ends the advance notice effect determination process.

Next, description effect execution processing will be described. The explanation effect execution process is executed as a subflow of the effect process during variable display (step S172) in the effect control process process (step S76) shown in FIG. FIG. 20-8 is a flow chart showing an example of the explanation effect execution process. As shown in FIG. 20-8, in the explanation effect execution process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is time to start variable display (step 59SHS160).

When it is determined that it is time to start variable display (step 59SHS160: Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not explanation effect data is being set (step 59SHS162). If it is determined that the explanation effect data is not being set (step 59SHS162: No), the effect control CPU 120 ends the explanation effect execution processing as it is.

If it is determined that the explanation effect data is being set (step 59SHS162: Yes), the effect control CPU 120 refers to the variation pattern command, and whether or not the variable display is a variation for shortening (variation pattern PA-12). (Step 59SHS164). When it is determined that the variable display is not a shortening variation (variation pattern PA-12) (step 59 SHS164: No), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether the received variation pattern command is a non-reach loss variation pattern command. Determine (step 59SHS166). As a result, when it is determined that the received variation pattern command is a non-reach-losing variation pattern command (step 59SHS166: Yes), the effect control CPU 120 executes the data of the explanation effect stop block (step 59SHS168). Here, the explanation effect data of the stop block used instead of the explanation effect that was scheduled to be executed is executed.

Further, when it is determined that the received variation pattern command is not a non-reach-losing variation pattern command (step 59SHS166: No), the effect control CPU 120 executes the set explanation effect data (step 59SHS170), and performs explanation effect execution processing. exit. Also, in step 59SHS164, when it is determined that the variable display is the variation for shortening (variation pattern PA-12) (step 59SHS164: Yes), the effect control CPU 120 replaces the set explanation effect data with " continue" is executed (step 59SHS172), and the explanation effect execution process ends. The contents of the explanation effect of "Continue" will be further explained later.

In step 59SHS160, when it is determined that it is not the symbol variation start timing (step 59SHS160: No), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is time to end the execution of the set explanation effect data (step 59SHS174). . When it is determined that it is time to end the execution of the set explanation effect data (step 59 SHS174: Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether the execution of the first block of the explanation effect A has ended ( Step 59 SHS 176).

When it is determined that the execution of the first block of the explanation effect A has ended (step 59 SHS176: Yes), the effect control CPU 120 resets the set data of the first block of the explanation effect A, The data of the second block is set (step 59SHS178), and the explanation effect execution processing is terminated. If it is determined that the execution of the first block of the explanation effect A has not ended (step 59SHS176: No), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether the execution of the first block of the explanation effect B has ended ( Step 59 SHS 180). When it is determined that the execution of the first block of the explanation effect B is completed (step 59SHS180: Yes), the effect control CPU 120 resets the set data of the first block of the explanation effect B, The data of the second block is set (step 59SHS182), and the explanation effect execution processing is terminated. If it is determined that the execution of the first block of the explanation effect B has not ended (step 59SHS180: No), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether the execution of the second block of the explanation effect A has ended ( Step 59 SHS 184).

When it is determined that the execution of the second block of the explanation effect A has ended (step 59SHS184: Yes), the effect control CPU 120 resets the set data of the second block of the explanation effect A, and executes the explanation effect execution process. exit. Further, when it is determined that the execution of the second block of the explanation effect A has not ended (step 59SHS184: No), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether the execution of the second block of the explanation effect B has ended. (step 59SHS186). When it is determined that the execution of the second block of the explanation effect B is completed (step 59SHS186: Yes), the effect control CPU 120 resets the set data of the second block of the explanation effect B, The data of the third block is set (step 59SHS188), and the explanation effect execution processing is terminated. When it is determined that the execution of the second block of the explanation effect B has not ended (step 59SHS186: No), the execution of the third block of the explanation effect B has ended, so the effect control CPU 120 is set. Then, the data of the third block of the explanation effect B is reset, and the explanation effect execution processing is terminated.

Also, in step 59SHS174, if it is determined that it is not the timing to end the execution of the set explanation effect data (step 59SHS174: No), the effect control CPU 120 refers to the variation pattern command, and the variable display is a variation for extension. (Variation pattern PA-13) is determined (step 59SHS190). When it is determined that the variable display is the variation for extension (variation pattern PA-13) (step 59SHS190: Yes), the effect control CPU 120 continues to execute the explanation effect data without terminating the explanation effect data. (step 59SHS192), and the explanation effect execution process is terminated. When the explanation effect data is continuously executed, for example, the effect for the last several ms, such as 300 ms, of the explanation effect data is repeatedly executed, and the image displayed on the image display device 5 is slightly moving. should be maintained. Further, when it is determined in step 59SHS190 that the variable display is not the variation for extension (variation pattern PA-13) (step 59SHS190: No), the explanation effect execution processing is terminated as it is.

Next, the advance notice effect execution processing will be described. The notice effect execution process is executed as a subflow of the effect process during variable display (step S172) in the effect control process process (step S76) shown in FIG. FIG. 20-9 is a flow chart showing an example of the advance notice effect execution process. As shown in FIG. 20-9, in the advance notice detection execution process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is time to execute the character appearance advance notice effect (step 59SHS200). When it is determined that it is time to execute the character appearance advance notice effect (step 59SHS200: Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether data for the character appearance notice effect is set (step 59SHS202). If it is determined that data for the character appearance notice effect is set (step 59SHS202: Yes), the effect control CPU 120 executes the character appearance notice effect (step 59SHS204), and proceeds to step 59SHS206. Further, when it is determined that data for the character appearance notice effect is not set (step 59SHS202: No), the effect control CPU 120 proceeds to step 59SHS206 as it is.

Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is time to execute the cut-in notice effect (step 59SHS206). When it is determined that it is time to execute the cut-in notice effect (step 59SHS206: Yes), the effect control CPU 120 executes the cut-in notice effect (step 59SHS208). Since the cut-in notice effect is always executed during the SP reach, when the cut-in notice effect execution timing comes, the data for the cut-in notice effect is set. data.

After executing the cut-in notice effect, the effect control CPU 120 ends the notice effect execution processing. In step 59SHS206, if it is determined that it is not the cut-in notice effect execution timing (step 59SHS206: No), the effect control CPU 120 executes the notice effect of another variation pattern (step 59SHS210, ends the notice effect execution processing .

Next, an execution example of the explanation effect executed by the image display device 5 will be described. FIGS. 20-10 to 20-12 are diagrams showing examples of rendering operations of the characteristic portion 59SH. Here, an example in which the explanation effect A is executed will be described. When the variable display during the customer waiting state is not performed, as shown in FIG. Symbols are stopped and displayed in 5C and 5R. The customer waiting state is a state in which the player is not playing the game ball and is waiting for a new player to start playing. In this example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the customer waiting state displays the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, 5R, etc. At certain times, for example, a demonstration image may be displayed on the image display device 5 .

A small pattern display area 59SH51 is provided in the lower right corner of the image display device 5. In the small pattern display area 59SH51, "left", "middle" and "right" decoration pattern display areas 5L, 5C and 5R are provided. , respectively, are stopped and displayed. In addition, an active display area 59SH52 is provided in the lower center of the image display device. In addition, at the lower position of the image display device 5, there is provided a pending display area 59SH53 in which an image displaying the generated pending storage information (hereinafter referred to as "holding display") is displayed corresponding to the number of pending storage information. It is In the active display area 59SH52, while the variable display corresponding to the suspended display deleted (moved or shifted) from the suspended display area is being executed, the variable display corresponding to the suspended display is displayed. Note that the reserved display area 59SH53 and the active display area 59SH52 may be arranged at any positions in the display area of the image display device 5 . In this state, no suspended display or active display is displayed in the suspended display area 59SH53 and the active display area 59SH52.

After the customer waiting state continues for 5 minutes or more, when the game ball wins the winning ball device 6A, the active display is displayed in the active display area 59SH52 on the image display device 5 as shown in FIG. At the same time, the explanation effect A is started in the central area. Here, the first block of the explanation effect A is executed.

During execution of the explanation effect A, a telop 59SH54 with the characters "in tutorial" is displayed above the image display device 5. - 特許庁By displaying the telop 59SH54, the player is notified that the explanation effect A is being executed. While the explanation effect A is being executed, the decorative design display areas 5L, 5C and 5R in the image display device 5 are not displayed. Further, while the explanation effect A is being executed, small patterns are variably displayed in the small pattern display area 59SH51. Furthermore, a pending display can be displayed in the pending display area 59SH53, and an active display can be displayed in the active display area 59SH52.

In the explanation effect A, first, as shown in FIG. be. Further, the A1 sound "Oshie Temu Muchan" is output from the speakers 8L and 8R (see FIG. 1). The A1 sound is output as a sound like voices uttered by a plurality of people. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 20-10(C), the explanation effect A first block first ornamental character string 59SHWA11 is erased, and the main character 59SHMC is displayed large in the center of the image display device 5 instead. At this time, the main character 59SHMC replies "Yes" in response to the question "Tell me! Yume-chan" shown in FIG. 20-10(B). The reply by the main character 59SHMC to the question of the explanation effect A first block first decorative character string 59SHWA11 is given by the explanation effect A first block second decorative character string 59SHWA12 of "Yes" surrounded by a balloon 59SH55. Further, when the explanation effect A first block second decorative character string 59SHWA12 is displayed, the A2 sound "Hi" is output from the speakers 8L and 8R. This A2 sound imitates the voice of the main character 59SHMC, and is output as a different sound from the A1 sound.

Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 20-10(D), the explanation of the effect is started by the main character 59SHMC displayed on the image display device 5. FIG. Therefore, the image display device 5 displays, as the contents of the voice uttered by the main character 59SHMC, the explanatory effect A first block third ornamental character string 59SHWA13 of "this time..." surrounded by balloons 59SH55. . At this time, the A3 sound "Conkaiha" is output from the speakers 8L and 8R. The A3 sound, like the A2 sound, is a sound imitating the voice of the main character 59SHMC. Further, when a game ball wins in the winning ball device 6A while the variable display is being performed, a pending display is displayed in the pending display area as shown in FIG. 20-10(D). FIG. 20-10(D) shows an example in which two game balls have won the winning ball device 6A and two pending displays are displayed in the pending display area.

Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 20-10(E), the explanation of the effect is continued by the main character 59SHMC displayed on the image display device 5. FIG. For this reason, the image display device 5 displays, as the content of the voice uttered by the main character 59SHMC, the explanatory effect A first block fourth decorative character string 59SHWA14, which reads "It's a mini character from SP Reach" surrounded by balloons 59SH55. be. In this way, the player is notified that the character appearance effect to be executed during the SP reach will be explained. At this time, the A4 sound "Spy Lee Chino Mini Charadayo" is output from the speakers 8L and 8R. The A4 sound, like the A2 and A3 sounds, is a sound imitating the voice of the main character 59SHMC.

After that, as shown in FIG. 20-10(F), at the center position of the image display device 5, a description effect A first block fifth decorative character string 59SHWA15 of "tsu-zu-ku" surrounded by balloons 59SH55 is displayed. is displayed. The display of the explanation effect A first block fifth decorative character string 59SHWA15 continues until the variable display of the small symbols in the small symbol display area 59SH51 ends and one variable display ends. Also, the entire first block of the explanation effect A is executed while one variable display is performed.

The length of the first block is the same as the variable time of the non-reach loss (for normal use). Therefore, when the variable display based on the non-reach-losing (normal) variation pattern PA-11 is executed, the first block ends when the variable display ends. Also, the length of the variable display may be shorter or longer than the length of the variation pattern PA-11, and examples of these cases will be described later.

When the first variable display ends and the first block of the explanatory effect A shown in FIG. 20-10 ends, the second variable display starts, and the second block of the explanatory effect A shown in FIG. 21-11 starts. be done. In the second block of the explanation effect A, as shown in FIG. 20-11(A), the main character 59SHMC moves to the lower left corner of the image display device 5 and is displayed small. Further, the image display device 5 displays an image for explaining the character appearance notice effect. Specifically, an arrow image 59SH56 points to the central portion of the image display device 5, and an explanation effect "SP Reach pays attention to here!" A second block first decorative character string 59SHWA21 is displayed.

Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 20-11(B), the special character 59SHSC is displayed at the position indicated by the arrow image 59SH56. Further, below the central position of the image display device 5, an explanatory effect A second block second decoration character string 59SHWA22 is displayed surrounded by balloons 59SH55. At this time, the A5 sound "Konocharagashutsugensurutto" is output from the speakers 8L and 8R. The A5 sound, like the A2 to A4 sounds, is a sound imitating the voice of the main character 59SHMC.

Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 20-11(C), while the special character 59SHSC is still displayed, the explanation production A second block third decorative character string "great chance!" 59SHWA23 is displayed. At this time, the A6 sound "Dai Chance" is output from the speakers 8L and 8R. The A6 sound, like the A2 to A5 sounds, is a sound that imitates the voice of the main character 59SHMC. With such an explanation effect A, the player is explained that the special character 59SHSC is displayed during the SP ready-to-win, thereby increasing the expectation of the execution of the big win state.

After that, as shown in FIG. 20-11(D), the explanation effect A second block fourth decorative character string 59SHWA24 of "O・SHI・MA・I" is displayed in the center of the image display device 5 . At this time, the A7 sound "Oshimai" is output from the speakers 8L and 8R. The A7 sound, like the A2 sound to the A5 sound, is a sound imitating the voice of the main character 59SHMC. The display of the explanation effect A second block fourth decorative character string 59SHWA24 continues until the variable display of the small symbols in the small symbol display area 59SH51 ends and one variable display ends. Thus, the second block of the explanation effect A is executed while one variable display is performed.

When the variable display in which the second block of the explanation effect A is executed ends, as shown in FIG. It is known to the player that there is no At that time, decorative design display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are provided in the image display device 5, and variable display of decorative designs in the decorative design display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R is started.

In the examples shown in FIGS. 20-10 and 20-11, the case where the two variable displays are both executed in the non-reach-losing fluctuation pattern has been described, but the explanation will be given when the fluctuation time is not the non-reach-losing fluctuation pattern. A performance may be performed. Hereinafter, an example in which the second variable display is not a non-reach-losing variation pattern, here an example of an SP reach variation pattern (PA-15, PA-22) will be described.

The first variable display is performed with a non-reach-losing variation pattern, and the first block of the explanation effect A is performed as shown in FIG. 20-10. When the second variable display is executed with a variation pattern other than the non-reach-loss variation pattern, the stop block is executed. When the stop block is executed, as shown in FIG. 20-12(A), after the first variable display is completed, an effect common to the second block of the explanation effect A is executed, and the main character 59SHMC is displayed as an image. It moves to the lower left corner of the display device 5, is displayed in a small size, points to the center of the image display device 5 with an arrow image 59SH56, and is surrounded by a balloon 59SH55 below the center position of the image display device 5. Pay attention to SP Reach here!" is displayed as the first decoration character string 59SHWS21 for the stop effect.

Subsequently, in the second block of the explanation effect A, instead of displaying the special character 59SHSC at the position pointed by the arrow image 59SH56, in the stop block, as shown in FIG. 20-12B, the main character 59SHMC is displayed large. be done. Furthermore, on the left side of the main character 59SHMC, a second decoration character string 59SHWS22 for the stop effect, which reads "Stage change!" surrounded by a balloon 59SH55, is displayed. Also, the sound "stage change" is output from the speakers 8L and 8R. By this display and output, the player is notified that the explanation effect will be stopped and the ready-to-win effect will be changed to the SP ready-to-win effect.

Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 20-12(C), the image display device 5 is provided with decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, and variable display of decorative patterns in the decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. is started. Subsequently, the variable display of the left pattern and the right pattern becomes the ready-to-win state in which the same pattern is temporarily stopped, and as shown in FIG. 5 is displayed in the center. After that, as shown in FIG. 20-12(E), a super ready-to-win effect (hereinafter also referred to as "SP ready-to-win effect") in which the main character 59SHMC and the enemy character 59SHEC face each other is started. When the SP ready-to-win effect is started, the stop effect fourth decoration character string 59SHWS24 of “BOSS BATTLE” is displayed in the center of the image display device 5 . Thus, the SP reach effect is executed.

By the way, when both the first variable display and the second variable display are the non-reach-losing (normal) variation pattern PA-11, the variation time of the variable display and the required time of each block of the explanation effect are common. Therefore, the explanation effect is executed in accordance with the variable display time. Also, when the variable display is a variation pattern other than the non-reach-losing (normal use) variation pattern PA-11, the variation time of the variable display and the time required for each block of the explanation effect are different. An explanation effect is performed in a mode other than the explanation effect. In the following, including those examples, the relationship between the fluctuation time of the variable display and the content of the explanation effect will be described.

The examples described in FIGS. 20-10 and 20-11 are patterns in which both the first and second variable displays are performed in the non-reach-loss (normal use) variation pattern PA-11. In the case of this "normal A1 pattern (basic pattern)", as shown in FIG. 20-13(A), the second block is executed in variable display after the variable display in which the first block is executed. Since the variation time of the non-reach-loss (normal use) variation pattern PA-11 and the execution time of the first block and the second block are both 9000 ms, it is the non-reach-loss (normal use) variation pattern PA-11. Sometimes, each block of the explanation effect ends with the end of the variable display.

If the variable display of the non-reach loss (for shortening) variation pattern PA-12 is included as a variable display in the process of executing each block of the explanation effect, the non-reach loss (shortening) is performed without executing the block of the explanation effect. ) for the variation pattern PA-12. For example, when the variable display next to the variable display in which the first block is executed is the "normal A2 pattern (shortened variable containing pattern)" which is executed in the non-reach loss (for shortened) variable pattern PA-12, As shown in FIG. 20-13(B), after the first block is executed in the first variable display, the second block is not executed in the second variable display, and the "Continued" explanation effect is executed. . In the "continued" explanation effect, the display of "tsu.tsu.ku" displayed at the end of the first block is continued. After executing the "Continue" explanation effect, the second block is executed when the third variable display is the non-reach-losing (normal) variation pattern PA-11. It should be noted that, when the third and subsequent variable display also non-reach loss (for shortening) variation pattern PA-12 continues, continue the explanation effect of "continue", then non-reach loss (for normal) variation pattern PA-11 or The second block is executed when the variation pattern PA-13 for non-reach loss (for extension) is reached. In this way, when the variation pattern PA-12 is for non-reach loss (for shortening), the explanation effect of "Continue" is executed without executing each block of the explanation effect. In this embodiment, the non-reach loss (for shortening) variation pattern PA-12 is not determined when the number of reservations is 0, so in the explanation effect A, the non-reach loss (for shortening) variation pattern PA-12 is the first block. may be determined for the variable display after is executed.

Further, in the process of executing each block of the explanation effect, if the variable display includes the variable display of the non-reach-losing (for extension) variation pattern PA-13, the "Continue" explanation effect is executed. In the "Continued" explanation effect, after the block of the explanation effect ends, the display of "Continued" shown in FIG. For example, in the case where the first variable display in which the first block is executed is the "extended A3 pattern (extended variation including pattern)" which is the non-reach loss (extension) variation pattern PA-13, FIG. As shown in (C), after the first block is executed, the display of "tsu, tsu, ku" continues to be displayed. Here, the time required for the first block is 9000 ms, and the variation time for the non-reach-losing (extension) variation pattern PA-13 is 13000 ms, so the display of "Continued" continues as it is. is approximately 4000 ms. After the first variable display is completed, when the second variable display is, for example, the non-reach-losing (normal use) variation pattern PA-11, the second block of the explanation effect A is executed along with the variable display. In addition, when the second block is executed with the variable display of the non-reach loss (extension) variation pattern PA-13, the display of "O・Shi・Ma・I" shown in FIG. continue until the end of

Further, when there is no suspension for the execution of the next variable display after executing the first block and the continuous execution of the variable display is interrupted, while the continuous execution of the variable display is interrupted, The display of “tsu・tsu・ku” continues as it is. For example, when the variable display in which the first block is displayed is completed, the execution of the next variable display is not suspended, and in the case of the "normal A4 pattern (pattern including fluctuation and interruption)", as shown in FIG. As shown in -13(D), the display of "continued" continues until the next variable display is executed. Then, the second block is executed during the second variable display.

Further, when the variation pattern of the variable display is a variation pattern other than the non-ready-to-lose variation pattern, for example, the SP-ready-to-win variation patterns PA-15 and PA-22, the explanation presentation is stopped, and the ready-to-reach presentation and further SP ready-to-reach presentation are performed. to run. For example, in the variable display next to the variable display in which the first block is executed, in the case of "SP reach A1 pattern" in which the SP reach fluctuation pattern PA-15 is executed, in FIG. 20-14 (A) As shown, after the first block is executed in the first variable presentation, the abort block is executed in the second variable presentation. The first half of the stop block is an effect before the stop, and as shown in FIG. 20-12(A), the same effect as the first half of the second block shown in FIG. 20-11(A) is executed. Subsequently, the second half of the stop block is an effect after the stop, and the ready-to-win effect is executed as shown in FIG. 20-12(B).

The ROM 121 of the effect control board 12 contains, as data for the first half of the SP reach effect, data for the first half of the SP reach of 9000 ms corresponding to the length of the explanation effect, and data for the second half after the explanation effect is executed. It stores SP reach second half data having a length corresponding to the length of SP reach (120000ms-9000ms=111000ms). When executing the SP reach performance after the explanation performance A is executed, the performance control CPU 120 executes the data of the explanation performance A instead of the SP reach first half data, then executes the SP reach second half data, and executes the explanation performance. When A is not executed, SP reach first half data and SP reach second half data are executed continuously.

SP reach fluctuation patterns PA-15 and PA-22 are executed for 120000ms. When the explanation effect A is executed in the variable display of the SP reach fluctuation patterns PA-15 and PA-22, the explanation effect data shown in FIGS. 20-12(C) to FIG. 20-12(E) to the SP reach effect data is executed during 111000ms.

In addition, the ROM 121 of the effect control board 12 has NM reach first half data of 9000 ms corresponding to the length of the explanation effect as data for the first half as the effect of normal reach, and explanation effect is executed as data for the second half. It stores NM reach latter half data of a length (13000 ms-9000 ms=4000 ms) corresponding to the length of the subsequent normal reach. When executing the normal ready-to-win effect after the explanation effect A is executed, the effect control CPU 120 executes the data of the explanation effect A instead of the NM ready-to-win first half data, then executes the NM ready-to-win second half data, and executes the explanation effect. When A is not executed, the NM reach first half data and the NM reach second half data are continuously executed.

When the stop block is executed for the first variable display, for example, effects shown in FIGS. Subsequently, instead of the effect shown in FIG. 20-10(D), the effect shown in FIG. 20-12(B) is executed as the effect after the stop, and then the ready-to-win effect and further the SP ready-to-win effect are executed. Thus, when the SP ready-to-win effect is executed, the explanation effect A is executed halfway, the explanation effect A is stopped, and the ready-to-win effect and further the SP ready-to-win effect are executed. Also when the ready-to-win performance is executed, the explanation performance A is executed halfway, the explanation performance A is stopped, and the ready-to-win performance is executed.

In addition, in the case of the "SP reach deformation A pattern" in which the SP reach effect is executed in the variable display in which the explanation effect A is executed, the first block of the explanation effect A is shown in FIG. The ready-to-win effect and the SP ready-to-win effect may be executed after is executed. In this case, the ready-to-win effect and the SP ready-to-win effect are executed as they are in the second variable display without executing the after-stop effect shown in FIG. 20-12(B). In this way, the explanation effect is stopped after the first block is executed, and the ready-to-win effect and the SP ready-to-win effect may be executed without executing the second block. Also, the ready-to-win effect may be executed after the second block is executed.

Next, an execution example of the explanation effect executed by the image display device 5 when the explanation effect B is executed will be described. FIGS. 20-15 to 20-17 are diagrams showing examples of rendering operations of the characteristic portion 59SH. When the variable display during the customer waiting state is not performed, as shown in FIG. Symbols are stopped and displayed in 5C and 5R. In the small symbol display area 59SH51, the symbols stopped in the "left", "middle" and "right" decoration symbol display areas 5L, 5C and 5R are displayed.

After the customer waiting state continues for 5 minutes or more, when a game ball wins in the winning ball device 6A, as shown in FIG. At the same time, the first block of the explanation effect B is executed in the central area. Also, while the explanation effect B is being executed, a telop 59SH54 with the characters "Tutorial in progress" is displayed above the image display device 5. - 特許庁

In the explanation effect B, first, as shown in FIG. be. Also, the B1 sound "Oshie Temu Muchan" is output from the speakers 8L and 8R (see FIG. 1). The B1 sound is output as a sound like voices uttered by a plurality of people. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 20-15(C), the explanation effect B first block first decoration character string 59SHWB11 is erased, and instead the explanation effect B of "Yes" surrounded by the main character 59SHMC and the balloon 59SH55 is displayed. The first block second decoration character string 59SHWB12 is displayed in a large size in the center of the image display device 5, and the B2 sound imitating the voice of the main character 59SHMC "Hi" is output from the speakers 8L and 8R.

Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 20-15(D), the image display device 5 displays the explanation effect B-th "This time..." surrounded by balloons 59SH55 as the content of the voice uttered by the main character 59SHMC. A 1-block third decorative character string 59SHWB13 is displayed. At this time, the speaker 8L, 8R outputs the B3 sound "Konkaiha" imitating the voice of the main character 59SHMC. Up to this point, an effect similar to the explanation effect A is executed.

Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 20-15(E), the image display device 5 displays the content of the voice uttered by the main character 59SHMC, which is surrounded by speech balloons 59SH55 and produces an explanatory presentation of "SP reach cut-in." B 1st block 4th decorated character string 59SHWB14 is displayed. In this way, the player is informed that the cut-in effect to be executed during the SP reach will be explained. At this time, the speakers 8L and 8R output the B4 sound "Spy Lee Chino Cut Indayo" imitating the voice of the main character 59SHMC.

After that, as shown in FIG. 20-15(F), at the center position of the image display device 5, an explanatory effect B first block fifth decorative character string 59SHWB15 surrounded by balloons 59SH55 is displayed. is displayed. The display of the explanation effect B first block fifth decoration character string 59SHWB15 continues until the variable display of the small symbols in the small symbol display area 59SH51 is completed and one variable display is completed. Also in the explanation effect B, the length of the first block is the same as the variable time of the non-reach loss (for normal use), and during one variable display, the first block of the explanation effect B is executed in its entirety.

When the first variable display ends and the first block of the explanation effect B shown in FIG. 20-15 ends, the second variable display starts, and the second block of the explanation effect B shown in FIG. 21-16 starts. be done. In the second block of the explanation effect B, as shown in FIG. 20-16(A), the main character 59SHMC moves to the lower left corner of the image display device 5 and is displayed small. Also, an image for explaining the cut-in announcement effect is displayed on the image display device 5 . Specifically, the explanation effect B second block first decoration character string 59SHWB21 saying "Cut-in occurs during SP reach!" surrounded by balloons 59SH55 is displayed. At this time, the speakers 8L and 8R output the B5 sound "Spy Leach Chu Ha Kat Inga Hassei" imitating the voice of the main character 59SHMC.

Subsequently, a blue cut-in image 59SHCB is displayed in the central portion of the image display device 5, as shown in FIG. 20-16(B). The blue cut-in image 59SHCB includes a decorative character string of "Chance!". Further, below the central position of the image display device 5, an explanatory effect B second block second decorative character string 59SHWB22 is displayed surrounded by balloons 59SH55, saying "High expectations with blue cut-in!" At this time, the speakers 8L and 8R output the B6 sound "Aokat Indekitadai" imitating the voice of the main character 59SHMC.

Subsequently, a red cut-in image 59SHCR is displayed in the central portion of the image display device 5, as shown in FIG. 20-16(C). The red cut-in image 59SHCR includes a decorative character string of "Super heat!". Furthermore, below the central position of the image display device 5, an explanatory effect B second block third ornamental character string 59SHWB23 is displayed surrounded by balloons 59SH55, saying "Red cut-in is the best!". At this time, the B7 sound imitating the voice of the main character 59SHMC, which is called "Red Cut Inner Rasakoucho", is output from the speakers 8L and 8R. Such an explanation effect B explains to the player that the degree of expectation differs depending on the type of cut-in that occurs during the SP reach.

After that, as shown in FIG. 20-16(D), the explanation effect B second block fourth decoration character string 59SHWB24 of "tsu.zu.ku" is displayed in the center of the image display device 5. FIG. At this time, the B8 sound imitating the voice of the main character 59SHMC called "Tsuzuku" is output from the speakers 8L and 8R. The display of the explanation effect B second block fourth decorative character string 59SHWB24 continues until the variable display of the small symbols in the small symbol display area 59SH51 ends and one variable display ends. In this way, the second block of the explanation effect B is executed while one variable display is performed.

When the second variable display ends and the second block of the explanation effect B shown in FIG. 20-16 ends, the third variable display starts, and the third block of the explanation effect B shown in FIG. 21-17 starts. be done. In the third block of the explanation effect B, as shown in FIG. 20-17(A), the main character 59SHMC remains displayed small in the lower left corner of the image display device 5. FIG. In addition, in the central part of the image display device 5, a description effect B third block first decorative character string 59SHWB31 of "and..." surrounded by a balloon 59SH55 is displayed. At this time, the B9 sound imitating the voice of the main character 59SHMC called "Soshite" is output from the speakers 8L and 8R.

Subsequently, a rainbow cut-in image 59SHCRB is displayed in the central portion of the image display device 5, as shown in FIG. 20-17(B). The rainbow cut-in image 59SHCRB includes the decorative character string "Confirmed?". Further, below the central position of the image display device 5, an explanatory effect B third block second decorative character string 59SHWB32 of "If it's rainbow..." surrounded by balloons 59SH55 is displayed. At this time, the speakers 8L and 8R output the B10th sound "Rainbow Nara" imitating the voice of the main character 59SHMC.

Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 20-17(C), while the rainbow cut-in image 59SHCRB is displayed in the central portion of the image display device 5, it is surrounded by a balloon 59SH55 below the central position of the image display device 5. As the decoration character displayed, the explanation effect B third block third decoration character string 59SHWB33 saying "Jackpot confirmed!?" is displayed. At this time, the speakers 8L and 8R output the B11 sound, which imitates the voice of the main character 59SHMC. Unlike the other sounds, the B11th sound is output as a phrasing in which the ending of a word rises, and is output as an expression representing an interrogative form. By such an explanation performance B, it is explained to the player that the occurrence of the rainbow cut-in during the SP reach makes it almost certain that the big win state will be executed.

After that, as shown in FIG. 20-17(D), the explanation effect B third block fourth decorative character string 59SHWB34 of "O・SHI・MA・I" is displayed in the center of the image display device 5 . At this time, the B12 sound imitating the voice of the main character 59SHMC called "Oshimai" is output from the speakers 8L and 8R. The display of the explanation effect B third block fourth decoration character string 59SHWB34 continues until the variable display of the small symbols in the small symbol display area 59SH51 ends and one variable display ends. In this way, the third block of the explanation effect B is executed while one variable display is performed.

When the variable display in which the third block of the explanation effect B is executed ends, as shown in FIG. The player is informed that there is no At that time, decorative design display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are provided in the image display device 5, and variable display of decorative designs in the decorative design display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R is started.

Next, the relationship between the variation time of the variable display and the content of the explanation effect in the explanation effect B executed over three times of variable display will be described. The examples described in FIGS. 20-15 to 20-17 are patterns in which the first to third variable displays are all performed in the non-reach-losing (normal use) variation pattern PA-11. In the case of this "normal B1 pattern (basic pattern)", as shown in FIG. 20-18(A), the second block is executed after executing the first block, and the Run 3 blocks. Since the variation time of the non-reach loss (normal use) variation pattern PA-11 and the execution time of the first to third blocks are both 9000 ms, it is the non-reach loss (normal use) variation pattern PA-11. Sometimes, each block of the explanation effect ends with the end of the variable display.

If the variable display of the non-reach loss (for shortening) variation pattern PA-12 is included as a variable display in the process of executing each block of the explanation effect, the non-reach loss (shortening) is performed without executing the block of the explanation effect. ) for the variation pattern PA-12. For example, the first variable display is executed in which the first block is executed, and the variable display next to the second variable display in which the second block is executed is the non-reach loss (for shortening) variation pattern PA-12. In the case of the "normal B2 pattern (pattern including shortened variation)" to be executed, as shown in FIG. After executing the second block in the display, the third block is not executed in the third variable display, and the display of "tsu-zu-ku" displayed at the end of the second block is continuously displayed, The third block is executed when the fourth variable display is the non-reach-losing (normal) variation pattern PA-11. In addition, when the variable display after the fourth time also continues the non-reach loss (for shortening) variation pattern PA-12, then the non-reach loss (for normal) variation pattern PA-11 or the non-reach loss (for extension) variation pattern PA When it becomes -13, the third block is executed. Further, when the next variable display after executing the first block in the first variable display is the non-reach loss (for shortening) variation pattern PA-12, the second block is not executed, and the last block of the first block is displayed. Continue to display the display of "tsu, tsu, ku" displayed in , and execute the second block when the third or subsequent variable display is the non-reach loss (normal) fluctuation pattern PA-11 do. Therefore, in both tables between the first block and the first block and between the second block and the third block, the display of "tsu・tsu・ku" displayed at the end of the previous block is continued to be displayed. Sometimes.

Further, in the process of executing each block of the explanation effect, if the variable display includes the variable display of the non-reach-losing (for extension) variation pattern PA-13, after the block of the explanation effect is completed, FIG. - 15 (F) continues to display "tsu, zu, ku" to adjust the time. For example, as shown in FIG. 20-18 (C), the first variable display in which the first block is executed is the non-reach loss (normal) fluctuation pattern PA-11, and the second block is executed 2 When the variable display for the first time is the "normal No. B3 pattern (pattern including extension fluctuation)" which is the non-reach loss (for extension) fluctuation pattern PA-13, the second block is executed continuously after executing the first block. After executing the second block, the display of "tsu.tsu.ku" is continuously displayed. Subsequently, after the second variable display is completed, when the third variable display is, for example, a non-reach-losing (for extension) variation pattern PA-13, the third block of the explanation effect A is executed along with the variable display, After executing the third block, the display of "tsu.tsu.ku" is continuously displayed. It should be noted that when the third block is executed with the variable display of the non-reach loss (normal) variation pattern PA-11, the display of "O・Shi・Ma・I" shown in FIG. continue until the end of

Further, when there is no suspension for the execution of the next variable display after executing the first block or the second block, and the continuous execution of the variable display is interrupted, the continuous execution of the variable display is interrupted. The display of “tsu・zu・ku” continues as it is. For example, as shown in FIG. 20-18(D), when the second variable display in which the second block is displayed following the first variable display in which the first block is displayed is completed, In the case of "Normal B4 pattern (pattern including fluctuation interruption)" including the case where there is no suspension for the execution of the next variable display, "Continue" until the next variable display is executed continues to be displayed. Then, when the third variable display following the second variable display is performed, the third block is executed.

Further, when the variation pattern of the variable display is a variation pattern other than the non-ready-to-lose variation pattern, for example, the SP-ready-to-win variation patterns PA-15 and PA-22, the explanation presentation is stopped, and the ready-to-reach presentation and further SP ready-to-reach presentation are performed. to run. For example, in the case of the "SP reach B1 pattern" in which the variable display of the SP reach variation pattern PA-15 is executed in the variable display next to the variable display in which the first block is executed, FIG. 20-19 ( As shown in A), after the first block is executed in the first variable display, the stop block is executed in the second variable display. The first half of the stop block is an effect before the stop, and as shown in FIG. 20-12(A), the same effect as the first half of the second block shown in FIG. 20-11(A) is executed. Subsequently, the second half of the stop block is an effect after the stop, and the effect is executed as shown in FIG. 20-12(B).

Further, as shown in FIG. 20-19(A), in the "SP reach B1 pattern", when the second variable display is completed, the next variable display is executed without executing the big hit state. At this time, if the second block of the explanation effect B is executed without executing the stop effect in the second variable display, the variable display following the second variable display is the third variable display. , the third block of the explanation effect B is executed, but the third block is not executed because the SP reach is executed. Even when the ready-to-win effect is executed instead of the SP ready-to-win effect in the second variable display, the third block is not executed in the next variable display.

Further, even when the explanation effect B is executed, the variable display may include the variable display of the non-reach-losing (for shortening) variation pattern PA-12. For example, the first variable display is performed by executing the first block, followed by the second variable display by executing the second block. In the case of the "SP reach B2 pattern" in which the variable display of the pattern PA-12 is executed, as shown in FIG. The second block is executed in the variable display for the first time. Subsequently, the third variable display is a variable display of the non-reach-loss (for shortening) variation pattern PA-12, and after the second block is executed, the display of "tsu-tsu-ku" continues to be displayed. do. As the subsequent fourth variable display, the variable display of the SP reach variation patterns PA-15 and PA-22 is executed, and at this time, as the stop effect, the effect before the stop and the effect after the stop are executed, followed by the reach effect. And SP reach production is executed.

In addition, in the case of the "SP ready-to-win deformation B pattern" in which the SP ready-to-win effect is executed in the variable display in which the explanation effect B is executed, the first block of the explanation effect A is shown in FIG. is executed, or after the first block and the second block are executed, the ready-to-win effect and the SP-to-win effect may be executed. In this case, the ready-to-win effect and the SP ready-to-win effect are executed as they are in the second or third variable display without executing the effect after the stop (not shown). Thus, after the first block is executed or after the first block and the second block are executed, the explanation effect is stopped, and the ready-to-win effect and the SP ready-to-win effect are executed without executing the second block. may be made.

As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when performing the explanation effect, the explanation effect can be executed for a predetermined period of time, for example, 15 days after installation in the game hall, for example, after the conditions related to the operation are established. is. Therefore, since the explanation performance can be executed during the predetermined period, even a player with a small game history can see the explanation performance, so that the deterioration of the performance effect can be suppressed. can.

In addition, although the condition regarding the operation of the pachinko game machine 1 is that the pachinko game machine 1 is installed in the game hall, other conditions may be used. For example, it may be when the pachinko game machine 1 is shipped from the factory, or when the pachinko game machine is powered on. Alternatively, it may be the time when a game ball is shot from the pachinko game machine 1, or the opening time of the game hall on the day when the game machine is installed. In addition, although the pachinko game machine 1 can execute the explanation effect from the next day after 12 hours have passed since it is installed in the game hall, it may be executed at other timings, for example. Alternatively, the explanation performance may be made executable from the point in time when 12 hours have passed since the pachinko game machine 1 was installed in the game hall. Moreover, the conditions regarding the operation may be other than those regarding the vicinity when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is installed in the game hall. For example, after the game machine is installed, the condition regarding operation may be established every time a certain period of time, for example, one month has passed, or when the period in which no game balls have been launched exceeds one day. A condition regarding operation may be established. Also, although the predetermined period is 15 days, it may be any other period. For example, the period may be 14 days or less, or 16 days or more. Also, although the predetermined period is 15 days, it may be a period that does not span days, such as several hours. Also, the time for executing the explanation effect may be specified. For example, the explanation performance may be executed only for a few hours from the start of business within a day, or during a prescribed period, such as between 10:00 and 12:00, between 15:00 and 18:00, and between 20:00 and 22:00. You may make it perform an explanation production|presentation to. Also, the predetermined period may be a period in which the number of fluctuations of the special or normal figure exceeds a certain number of times. For example, it may be determined that a predetermined period has elapsed when the number of fluctuations of the special figure exceeds 200 times.

Moreover, the conditions for adding the number of operating days may be other conditions. For example, the number of operating days may be increased by turning on or off the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1, clearing the RAM 102 or RAM 122, or the like. Alternatively, the number of operating days may be added when a plurality of these conditions are met. Alternatively, the number of days of operation of the pachinko game machine 1 may be calculated by setting closed days of the game hall in advance and excluding the closed days. Moreover, the condition for adding the number of working days may be one condition, or two or more conditions including a plurality of one conditions.

Also, the explanation effect is executed over a plurality of variable displays. Specifically, the explanation effect is executed over two variable displays, and the explanation effect B is executed over three variable displays. Therefore, the game can be continued even while the explanation performance is being executed, so that the progress of the game is not hindered. In addition, since it becomes easy to secure a long time for executing the explanation effect, the contents of the explanation effect can be easily understood and enhanced. In addition, when the explanation effect ends in the middle, it is possible to promote the operation of the player in order to see the explanation effect until the end.

In addition, in the pachinko game machine 1, the explanation effect is executed over a plurality of variable displays, but it may be executed so as to be completed with one variable display. Also, it may be executed over four or more variable displays. Also, the explanation effect is executed in continuous variable display, but may be executed in non-continuous variable display. For example, after the first variable display is performed, the explanation effects may be performed in the third and fifth variable displays. Further, in the pachinko game machine 1, one type of explanation performance is provided for each number of times of explanation performance, but a plurality of explanation performances with different contents may be provided even if the number of times of explanation performance is the same. For example, there may be provided three types of explanation effects over two variable displays, five types of explanation effects over three variable displays, and two types of explanation effects over four variable displays.

In addition, the pachinko game machine 1 is provided with an explanation effect execution switch for setting the period for executing the explanation effect to a period of 15 days from the installation of the pachinko game machine 1.例文帳に追加Therefore, it is possible to lengthen the period during which the explanation effect can be executed according to the situation of the game hall where the pachinko game machine 1 is installed, the business policy, and the like. Therefore, it is possible to set the execution period of the explanation effect according to the situation of each game arcade, so that the deterioration of the effect of the effect can be suppressed.

Note that an explanation effect shortening switch may be provided to shorten the period during which the explanation effect can be executed. Also, an explanation effect non-execution switch may be provided for setting the explanation effect not to be executed. Further, the switch for non-execution of the explanation effect may be operable by the staff of the game arcade and not operable by the player, or may be operable by the player.

In addition, the effect control CPU 120 in the pachinko game machine 1 does not execute the explanation effect until 5 minutes have passed since receiving the customer waiting command, and after 5 minutes have passed since receiving the customer waiting command, A variation pattern command is first received, and based on the execution of the next variable display, the explanation performance to be executed in the next variable display is determined. Therefore, if five minutes have passed since the customer waiting command was received, it is highly likely that the players have changed. Therefore, by determining the explanation effect to be executed in the first variable display after 5 minutes have passed since the reception of the customer waiting command, the explanation effect can be executed again when the player changes. , it is possible to suppress the deterioration of the production effect.

In addition, in the pachinko game machine 1, the content of the explanation performance is determined after 5 minutes have passed since the customer waiting command was received, but it may be possible to decide whether or not to perform the explanation performance. Also, the content of the explanation effect is determined 5 minutes after receiving the customer waiting command, but it may be another time such as 10 minutes after receiving the customer waiting command. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 described above, the replacement of players is determined based on the elapsed time after receiving the customer waiting command, but the replacement of players may be determined by other means. may For example, a sensor that detects the player who plays the pachinko game machine 1 may be used to determine the replacement of the player. The change of players may be determined based on whether or not the hitting operation handle 30 has been operated for a certain period of time. Furthermore, it is possible to determine the replacement of players by the time after the symbols such as special symbols, normal symbols, and decorative symbols are confirmed, or after the game ball has passed through the starting port, passing gate, and out port. The change of players may be determined based on the elapsed time. The replacement of the players may be determined depending on whether or not the customer waiting demonstration effect is being executed.

Further, the explanation effect execution switch is a push sensor 35B and a controller sensor unit 35A that detect the operation of the push button 31B and the stick controller 31A. The explanation effect may be stopped when the unit 35A detects it. In this case, the explanation effect may be stopped while the explanation effect is being executed, or it may be set so that the explanation effect is not executed before the explanation effect is started (before the variable display is executed). may A player who does not need to see the explanation effect can stop the explanation effect by operating the push button 31B or the stick controller 31A, so that the player's interest can be suppressed.

Instead of the push button 31B, the stick controller 31A, the push sensor 35B, and the controller sensor unit 35A that detect the operation of the push button 31B, the stick controller 31A, a motion detection sensor that directly detects the player's motion may be provided. . For example, a detection sensor capable of detecting a player's motion, for example, a motion of holding a hand in front of the game board 2 may be provided.

In addition, when the push sensor 35B or the controller sensor unit 35A detects the operation of the push button 31B or the stick controller 31A by the player, the explanation to that effect is displayed on the image display device 5 when the explanation effect can be stopped. You may By displaying the explanation on the image display device 5, the player can be informed that the explanation performance can be prevented from being executed. In addition, if a display device other than the image display device 5, for example, a sub-liquid crystal display device is provided, the explanation that the explanation effect can be stopped is displayed on the other display device instead of the image display device 5. It may be displayed, or may be displayed on both the image display device 5 and another display device.

In addition, in the pachinko game machine 1, the execution ratio of various effects such as the SP ready-to-win effect is constant regardless of the operation period of the pachinko game machine 1, but the execution ratio varies depending on the operation period of the pachinko game machine 1. A performance may be provided. For example, in the pachinko game machine 1, as the SP ready-to-win effect, it is possible to provide a specific effect in which the execution ratio increases from 0% to 50% during the SP ready-to-win when the operating period has passed a predetermined period, for example, 5 days. can. The specific effect is, for example, a character appearance notice effect and a cut-in notice effect during the SP ready-to-win effect. This specific effect is not executed until the operation period has passed a predetermined period, and becomes executable when the predetermined period has passed, so to speak, a released effect. Further, it may be possible to execute an explanation effect for the released specific effect. In this case, since the explanation performance can be executed in accordance with the period in which the specific performance targeted for the explanation performance is released and executed, the performance effect can be enhanced.

For example, when 3 weeks have passed since the installation of the pachinko game machine 1, a special SP reach that is released is provided, and when 3 weeks have passed since the installation of the pachinko game machine 1, the special SP reach is provided. An explanation effect for explaining is executed. The explanation performance for the special SP reach in this case may be released after a certain period, for example, one week after the release of the special SP reach. Also, before the special SP reach is released, for example, one week before the special SP reach is released, an explanation performance explaining a notice that the special SP reach is released may be executed.

Note that the execution ratio of the specific effect until the operating period elapses a predetermined period may be lower than 50% instead of 0%. In addition, the specific effect may be configured such that a plurality of elapsed times at which the execution ratio increases are set so that the execution ratio of the specific effect increases step by step. At this time, as the explanation effect, the content of the explanation of the specific effect may become more detailed as the execution ratio of the specific effect increases. In detailing the contents of the explanation, the explanation time may be lengthened.

In addition, in the pachinko game machine 1, in the explanation performance stop block, the explanation performance being executed is finished in the first half, and the ready-to-win performance to the SP ready-to-win performance is executed from the second half. Therefore, even if the explanation effect is executed at the beginning of the variable display, there is still a possibility that the SP ready-to-win effect is executed in the variable display. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from recognizing that the SP ready-to-win effect will not be executed at the stage when the variable display is started, so that it is possible to suppress the deterioration of the game interest.

In addition, in the pachinko game machine 1, in the explanation effect, as an explanation relating to the specific effect, explanation is given regarding the character appearance notice effect and the cut-in notice effect executed during the SP reach. Therefore, even a player who sees the SP reach for the first time can recognize the presence or absence of the character appearance notice effect and the meaning of the cut-in executed in the cut-in notice effect, so that the understanding of the specific effect can be deepened. It is possible to enhance the performance effect.

In addition, in the pachinko game machine 1, only one type of character appears in the character appearance notice, but any one of a plurality of types of characters may appear. In this case, the degree of expectation may differ depending on the type of character that appears. Also, although there are three types of cut-in notices, blue, red, and rainbow, only one type may be used.

In addition, in the pachinko game machine 1, in the stop block of the explanation production, when the explanation production that has been performed in the first half is canceled and the second half of the reach production and the SP reach production are performed, as shown in FIG. As shown, the main character 59SHMC performs a "stage change" effect to notify that the explanation effect will be stopped. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the sense of incongruity caused by the cancellation of the explanation effect.

Incidentally, in the pachinko machine 1, as shown in FIG. 20-12(B), the main character 59SHMC performs a "stage change" effect, and as the subsequent effect, the ready-to-win effect and the SP ready-to-win effect are executed. You may make it notify even. Also, "stage change" is displayed on the image display device 5 and is displayed on the speaker 8R. Output from 8R is displayed on the image display device 5 or the speaker 8R. It may be output only from 8R. When the pachinko game machine 1 is provided with a display device other than the image display device 5, such as a sub-liquid crystal display device, the second decorative character string 59SHWS22 for the stop effect of "Stage change!" Alternatively, it may be displayed on another display device together with the image display device 5 .

Further, the content of the explanation performance may be changed according to conditions such as the number of days the pachinko gaming machine 1 has been in operation. By changing the contents of the explanation performance according to the conditions such as the number of working days, it is possible to diversify the contents of the explanation performance, thereby suppressing the deterioration of interest. For example, the explanation effect A can be executed when the number of working days is 1 to 5, the explanation effect B can be executed when the number of working days is 6 to 10, and the explanation effect can be performed when the number of working days is 11 to 15. A and explanation effect B may be executable. Also, the number of explanation effects to be executed may be increased as the number of operating days increases. For example, when the number of working days is 1, the explanation performance A can be executed, when the number of working days is 6, the explanation performance B can be executed, and when the number of working days is 11, the explanation performance C can be executed. You may do so. In this case, it can be said that the explanation effect B and the explanation effect C are released (become executable) as the number of operating days increases.

Further, in the above pachinko game machine 1, after the explanation effect is stopped and the ready-to-win effect or the SP ready-to-win effect is executed, the explanation effect is not continued, but the ready-to-win effect or the SP ready-to-win effect is executed. After that, the continuation of the explanation effect may be executed. In this case, it is possible to reduce the disappointment of the player who was looking forward to the explanation effect. Further, after the explanation effect is stopped and the ready-to-win effect or the SP ready-to-win effect is executed, the explanation effect may be executed again from the beginning. In this case, it is possible not to lose the opportunity to execute the explanation effect. After the ready-to-win performance or the SP ready-to-win performance is executed, when the explanation performance is executed again from the beginning, the canceled explanation performance may be executed, or the explanation performance other than the canceled explanation performance is executed. You may do so.

Further, whether or not to continue the explanation effect may be determined depending on the contents of the effect executed after the explanation effect is stopped. For example, after only the ready-to-win effect is executed, the continuation of the explanation effect may be executed, and after the SP ready-to-win effect is executed, the continuation of the explanation effect may not be executed. Also, after only the ready-to-win effect is executed, the continuation of the explanation effect may be executed, and after the SP ready-to-win effect is executed, the explanation effect may be executed again from the beginning.

Further, in the above pachinko machine 1, the variation pattern PA-12 indicating "non-reach loss (for shortening)" is a variation pattern that is not determined when the number of reservations is 0, but when the number of reservations is 0 may be determined from time to time. In the pachinko game machine 1 in this case, when the variation pattern PA-12 of "non-reach loss (for shortening)" is determined when the number of reservations is 0, dedicated display, For example, the display shown in FIG. 20-10(B) may be executed.

In addition, in the above pachinko game machine 1, while the explanation effect is being executed, the telop 59SH54 is displayed to notify that the explanation effect is being executed, but the telop 59SH54 is not displayed, The notification that the explanation effect is being executed may not be made. In this case, the area of the range that can be used for the explanation effects on the image display device 5 can be widened.

Further, in the above pachinko game machine 1, a stop block is provided to execute the explanation effect in the first half and stop the explanation effect in the second half. The first half data may be provided for each, and the second half data may be shared. In this case, data can be shared, which contributes to a reduction in storage capacity.

Further, in the pachinko game machine 1 described above, the explanation effect is executed from the start of the variable display, but it may be executed at another timing. For example, the variable display may be started after a certain period of time, such as 2 to 3 seconds, has elapsed. Further, an effect other than the explanation effect may be interposed in the middle of the explanation effect. Also, the explanation effect is executed during the variable display of the special figure (decorative pattern) in the normal state (low-probability-low base state), but may be executed at other timing. For example, it may be executed in the probability variable state (high probability state) or the time saving state (high base state), or may be executed in the big hit state. Furthermore, it may be executed during variable display of the normal map. In addition, the ready-to-reach effect and the SP reach effect that are executed after the explanation effect is stopped are executed immediately after the explanation effect is stopped, but the effect that is executed after the explanation effect is stopped is the explanation effect. It may be executed later than immediately after it is executed. For example, it may be executed at the time of the next variable display after the variable display in which the explanation effect was stopped, or at the time of the subsequent variable display.

In addition, in the above pachinko game machine 1, the suggestive effect is the SP ready-to-win effect, but the suggestive effect may be another effect, for example, the ready-to-win effect such as the normal ready-to-win effect that is executed at the time of normal reach. In addition, the suggestion effect may be a effect other than the ready-to-win effect, for example, a dialogue announcement effect in which lines are displayed while the decorative patterns displayed in the decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are changing, and a cut with a cut-in. In effect, pending change effect in which the display mode of the pending display displayed in the pending display area 59SH53 changes, active change effect in which the display mode of the active display displayed in the active display area 59SH52 changes, movable in which the movable body 32 operates It may be a body performance or the like. Alternatively, the suggestive effect is effect using light such as lighting or flashing of the game effect lamp 9 as soon as the operation means such as the push button 31B or the stick controller 31A is operated, or wind is generated by wind generating means (not shown). It may be a production using other production means, such as a production that causes mist (fog) to be generated by a mist (fog) generation means.

Further, in the pachinko game machine 1 described above, when the explanation effect is stopped, the explanation effect is stopped in the variable display in which the suggestive effect (SP ready-to-win effect) is executed, but the explanation effect is stopped in another mode. You may do so. For example, the explanation effect may be stopped in the variable display before the variable display in which the suggestive effect is executed. In addition, in the above pachinko game machine 1, after the explanation performance is stopped, the SP ready-to-win performance is executed with the normal reach performance intervening, but the suggestive performance (SP ready-to-win performance) is executed immediately after the suggestive performance is stopped. may be made. Also, after the explanation effect is stopped, a specific connecting effect may be executed before shifting to the SP ready-to-win effect. Further, while the explanation effect is being executed, the display priority of the suggestion effect may be raised so that the explanation effect cannot be seen. The effect may gradually disappear and the explanation effect may be stopped.

Further, in the pachinko game machine 1, after the explanation effect is stopped in order to execute the suggestive effect, the explanation effect is not executed again, but after the suggestive effect ends, the explanation effect is executed. You can fix it. In this case, for example, after the variable display in which the suggestive effect is executed ends, when the variable display of the variation pattern in which the explanation effect can be executed is executed, the continuation of the stopped explanation effect may be executed. Then, the stopped explanation effect may be re-executed from the beginning. Alternatively, an explanation effect of a different kind from the canceled explanation effect may be executed from the beginning. The continuation of the explanation effect here may be a continuation of the explanation effect from the point where the explanation effect was stopped during one variable display, or a continuation of the explanation effect when the variable display is switched. It may be an explanatory effect that was scheduled to be executed in the next variable display when it was stopped. When the continuation of the explanation effect is to be executed, for example, an effect in which the main character 59SHMC says "The explanation continues" may be interposed to inform the player of the continuation of the explanation effect.

Further, in the above pachinko game machine 1, the content of the suggestive effect (SP ready-to-win effect) is explained in the explanation effect, but other effects may be explained. For example, it may be an explanation of contents such as characters displayed in the effect, an explanation of the game method of the pachinko game machine 1, an explanation of the customization function, and the like. Alternatively, the performance (specs) of the pachinko machine 1, the game method in a special state (for example, the method of hitting the right when it is necessary to hit the right), the act prohibited when playing the game, such as using a magnet, etc. Actions such as hitting the pachinko game machine 1 may be explained.

Further, in the pachinko game machine 1 described above, when the first block of the explanation effect is executed, the stop block is executed when the ready-to-win effect is executed. Here, when the ready-to-win effect is executed in the variable display that starts to fluctuate when five minutes have passed since the customer waiting command is received, the explanation effect (the stop block effect instead of the first block) is not executed. can be In this case, since the explanation effect is not executed when the explanation effect is supposed to be executed, the expectation for the execution of the big winning state can be heightened at the time when the variable display is started.

Further, in the above pachinko game machine 1, the types (contents) of the explanation effect to be executed are 50 for each of the explanation effect A and the explanation effect B with reference to the explanation effect determination table shown in FIG. 20-5(B). %, but may be determined by other percentages. For example, the same explanation effect as the previously executed explanation effect may not be executed. In the pachinko game machine 1, since there are two types of explanation effects, that is, the explanation effects A and the explanation effects B, the explanation effects A and the explanation effects B are alternately executed. Also, the execution order of the explanation effects may be determined. For example, explanation effects may be executed in the order of explanation effect A→explanation effect B→explanation effect B→explanation effect A→explanation effect B→ .

In addition, in determining the type of explanation effect, if the effect etc. to be explained in the explanation effect is executed, in the explanation effect to be executed next, the executed effect etc. will be the explanation object may be executed. In this case, the main character 59SHMC utters, for example, ``The effect just before was-'' and executes an explanation effect (hereinafter referred to as ``executed effect, etc. explanation effect'') in the form of explaining the content of the previously executed effect. You may do so. Also, the explanation effect such as the executed effect may be executed only in the explanation effect for which the effect etc. executed in the past is the object of explanation. In addition, the effect etc. executed in the past may be the object of explanation of the explanation effect executed next to the effect etc. executed in the past, or may be the object of explanation of the explanation effect executed after that. . In addition, the explanation effect that targets the effect executed in the past may be executed until it is determined that the players have changed, or it can be executed even after the players have changed. You may make it so.

In addition, in the above pachinko game machine 1, the explanation effect is executed by the display on the image display device 5 and the sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R. It may be executed only by outputting the sound of Alternatively, another device may be used to perform the explanation effect. For example, a role having a plurality of boards with different character strings is provided, the boards in the role are moved to make one of the boards visible to the player, and the visible board is used to execute the explanation effect. Alternatively, a lamp, 7 segments, or the like may be used to perform an explanation effect.

Further, in the above pachinko game machine 1, the fact that the explanation effect is being executed is notified by displaying "Tutorial in progress" on the image display device 5, but it may be notified in another manner. For example, an explanation may be given by voice, a lamp may be illuminated in a predetermined color or pattern, or a character stating "Tutorial in progress" may be used. Also, any one of these may be executed multiple times.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 may be configured such that the probability of winning a big hit (ball output rate) changes according to the set value. More specifically, in the special symbol normal processing of the special symbol process processing, by using a display result determination table (winning probability) according to the set value, the winning probability of the big hit (ball output rate) is changed. The setting value consists of three levels from 1 to 3, where 1 is the lowest ball payout rate, and the higher the value is in the order of 1, 2, and 3, the higher the ball payout rate is. That is, when 1 is set as the set value, the advantage for the player is the lowest, and the advantage increases stepwise as the value increases in the order of 2 and 3. The degree of advantage may be in stages other than the three stages of 1 to 3, and may be six stages, for example. In addition, in order to change the ball output rate, instead of the winning probability of the big win or together with the winning probability of the big win, the probability variable entry rate, the probability variable continuation rate, the short time entry rate, the short time continuation rate, the probability of the small win, etc. You may make it change the probability of .

In this way, when the ball payout rate changes depending on the setting value, the execution ratio of the explanation effect executed depending on the setting value may be changed. For example, in the above pachinko game machine 1, the execution ratios of the explanation effect A and the explanation effect B are each 50%, but the higher the set value is, the higher the explanation effect B will be in the execution ratio than the explanation effect A. can be Alternatively, the execution ratio may be inclined depending on whether the set value is even or odd. Since the execution ratio of the explanation performance differs according to the set value, the player can be provided with an element that sets the set value according to the type of the executed explanation performance, so that the accuracy of the setting guess by the player can be improved and the interest can be enhanced. can contribute to the improvement of

Further, when the payout rate changes depending on the setting value, the determination ratios of non-reach, normal reach, and super reach may differ according to the setting value. For example, the higher the set value, the more likely the super reach is selected, and the lower the set value, the more likely the non-reach is selected. In this case, it is possible to provide the player with an element for setting a set value according to the type of ready-to-win effect that has been executed, so that the accuracy of the setting guess by the player can be improved, contributing to the enhancement of interest.

In addition, in the embodiment of the characteristic part 59SH, a pachinko game machine is applied as an example of a game machine, but the game can be played by setting a predetermined number of bets per game, for example, using game values. One game is completed by deriving a variable display result to an image display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols that can be individually identified as well as being able to start, and the variable display result derived to the image display device. It can also be applied to a slot machine in which a prize can be generated depending on the conditions.

In this case, one block of explanation effect may be executed during one slot machine game. One game of the slot machine takes at least 4.1 seconds, for example, although the required time varies depending on the skill of the player. For this reason, the time required for one block of the explanation effect is arbitrary, but for example, the time required for one block of the explanation effect may be 4.1 seconds, or a time of 4.1 seconds or less, such as 1 second or 2 seconds. It is good also as the time which can perform a certain amount of productions after explanation productions, such as etc., are completed.

(Description of Characteristic Portion 59SH and Characteristic Portion 31AK)
When the pachinko game machine 1 includes the characteristic part 31AK, the pachinko game machine 1 performs title notification for notifying the title corresponding to the ready-to-win effect, for example, but when the pachinko game machine 1 includes the characteristic part 59SH and the characteristic part 31AK. For example, in the explanation effect, an advance notice (suggestion) of the ready-to-win effect may be explained.

Also, in the explanation effect A, the advance notice (suggestion) of the ready-to-reach effect through the title notification may be explained, and in the explanation effect B, the advance notice (suggestion) of the reach effect not through the title notification may be explained. . Also, in both the explanation effect A and the explanation effect B, an advance notice (suggestion) explanation may be given that the title notification is not via the reach effect and the title notification is not via.

(Supplementary Note Regarding Characteristic Portion 59SH)
(11) A gaming machine according to one aspect of the present invention is a gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1, etc.) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot state, etc.) that is advantageous to the player, and a description of the game is provided. Explanation effect execution means (for example, effect control CPU 120, etc.) capable of executing explanation effects (for example, explanation effect A for explaining the character appearance notice effect and explanation effect B for explaining the cut-in notice explanation, etc.); , a suggestive effect execution means (for example, effect control CPU 120, etc.) capable of executing a suggestive effect (for example, SP ready-to-win effect, etc.) suggesting that the game is controlled in an advantageous state; It is possible to stop the explanation effect being executed and execute the suggestion effect (for example, it is possible to provide a stop block in the explanation effect, stop the explanation effect, and execute the ready-to-win effect and the SP ready-to-win effect).

According to the above configuration, it is possible to suppress the decrease in the interest in the game.

(12) In the gaming machine of (11) above, the explanation effect executing means is capable of executing the explanation effect over a plurality of variable displays (for example, the explanation effect A is variably displayed twice, the explanation effect B is may be executed over three variable displays, etc.).

According to the above configuration, the game can be continued even while the explanation effect is being executed, so the progress of the game can be prevented from being hindered.

(13) In the gaming machine of (11) or (12) above, specific effect executing means (for example, effect control CPU 120, etc.), and the explanation effect execution means can execute an explanation effect to explain the specific effect (for example, explanation of the contents of the character appearance notice effect and the cut-in notice effect during the SP reach effect). may be

According to the above configuration, even a player who is playing a game for the first time can deepen his/her understanding of the specific effect, so that the effect of the effect can be enhanced.

(14) In the gaming machine according to any one of (11) to (13) above, a notification effect (for example, as shown in FIG. 20-12 (B), a main The character 59SHMC may be provided with notification effect execution means capable of executing a "stage change" effect, etc.).

According to the above configuration, it is possible to reduce the sense of incongruity caused by the cancellation of the explanation effect.

(15) In the gaming machine according to any one of (11) to (14) above, an action detection means (for example, push Sensor 35B, controller sensor unit 35A, etc.) are provided, and the explanation effect can be stopped when the action of the player is detected (for example, when the player operates the push button 31B or the stick controller 31A, the explanation can be stopped). The production may be canceled, etc.).

According to the above configuration, a player who has seen the explanation effect many times can stop it by operating a button or the like, so that it is possible to suppress the decrease in interest in the game.

(16) In any one of the gaming machines (11) to (15) above, an operating period determination means (eg, production control CPU 120, etc.), and the explanation production execution means changes the execution mode of the explanation production when the operation period determined by the operation period determination means has passed a specific period. Effect can be executed (for example, explanation effect A can be executed when the number of operating days is 1 to 5, and explanation effect B can be executed when the number of operating days is 6 to 10, etc.). good too.

According to the above configuration, it is possible to change the explanation effect according to the operation period of the gaming machine, so it is possible to suppress the decline in the interest in the game.

(17) The gaming machine according to any one of the above (11) to (16) is provided with title notification means (for example, the effect control CPU 120, etc.) capable of notifying a title corresponding to the suggestive effect (for example, the ready-to-win effect, etc.). The title notification means can notify the title corresponding to the suggestive effect when a predetermined period of time has passed since the start of the suggestive effect (for example, FIG. 9 (D), (F), etc.). good.

According to the above configuration, by notifying the title of the suggestive performance to be executed after the explanation performance is stopped, the player's sense of expectation for the suggestive performance can be heightened, so that the amusement of the game can be improved.

(21) A gaming machine according to one aspect of the present invention is a gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like) that performs a variable display and is capable of playing a game. Explanation effect execution means (for example, effect control CPU 120, etc.) capable of executing explanation effects (for example, explanation effect A for explaining character appearance notice effect and explanation effect B for explaining cut-in notice explanation, etc.) , the explanation effect execution means is capable of executing the explanation effect in a predetermined period after one condition (for example, the pachinko game machine 1 is installed in the game hall, etc.) is established (for example, the game hall 15 days after the pachinko game machine 1 is installed, etc.).

According to the above configuration, since all the players can see the explanation effect during the execution period of the explanation effect, it is possible to prevent the reduction of the effect of the effect.

(22) In the gaming machine of (21) above, the explanation effect executing means can execute the explanation effect over a plurality of variable displays (for example, the explanation effect A is variably displayed twice, the explanation effect B is may be executed over three variable displays, etc.).

According to the above configuration, the game can be continued even while the explanation effect is being executed, so the progress of the game can be prevented from being hindered.

(23) The gaming machine of (21) or (22) above may further include period setting means (for example, an explanation effect execution switch, etc.) for setting the predetermined period during which the explanation effect can be executed. .

According to the above configuration, the execution period of the explanation effect can be set according to the situation of each game hall, so that the effect of the effect can be prevented from being lowered.

(24) The game machine according to any one of the above (21) to (23) further includes explanation effect determination means (for example, effect control CPU 120, etc.) capable of determining whether or not to execute the explanation effect, The explanation effect determination means determines whether or not to execute the explanation effect based on the execution of the next variable display when the next variable display is not executed for a predetermined period after the variable display is finished. (For example, after 5 minutes have passed since the reception of the customer waiting command output at the end of the variable display, it is determined whether or not to execute the explanation effect when the variation pattern command is received for the first time, etc. ).

According to the above configuration, when the player changes, the explanation effect can be executed again, so that the effect of the effect can be prevented from being lowered.

(25) In the gaming machine according to any one of (21) to (24) above, an action detection means (for example, push Sensor 35B, controller sensor unit 35A, etc.) are provided, and the explanation effect can be stopped when the action of the player is detected (for example, when the player operates the push button 31B or the stick controller 31A, the explanation can be stopped). The production may be canceled, etc.).

According to the above configuration, a player who has seen the explanation effect many times can stop it by operating a button or the like, so that it is possible to suppress the decrease in interest in the game.

(26) In any one of the gaming machines (21) to (25) above, a specific effect executing means (for example, , production control CPU 120, etc.), and the specific production execution means can execute the specific production at a first rate until a specific period elapses after the game machine is installed (for example, a pachinko game For five days after the installation of the machine 1, the ratio of being able to execute the character appearance notice effect and the cut-in notice effect during the SP ready-to-win effect is 0%, etc.), and the specific period after the game machine is installed. After elapses, the specific effect can be executed at a second rate higher than the first rate (for example, the first rate is 0% and the second rate is 50%, which is higher than 0%). , the explanation effect execution means can execute an explanation effect for explaining the specific effect after the specific period has passed since the game machine is installed (for example, after the pachinko game machine 1 is installed) After five days have passed, the ratio of being able to execute the character appearance notice effect and the cut-in notice effect during the SP ready-to-win effect may be 50% of the SP ready-to-win effect).

According to the above configuration, since the explanation effect can be executed in accordance with the period in which the specific effect to be explained is executed, it is possible to suppress the decrease in the interest in the game.

(27) A game machine (for example, a pachinko machine) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot state, etc.) that is advantageous to the player by performing a variable display in any of the above (21) to (26). 1) A setting means (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes the setting change process) that can be set to any one of the set values of the number (for example, one of the set values 1 to 6) etc.), game control means capable of executing the control of the advantageous state based on the set set value (for example, the part where the CPU 103 executes the special symbol process processing of step S25), and a plurality of variable display patterns Variable display pattern determining means for determining a variable display pattern (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes the variable pattern setting process in step S111) and the variable display pattern determined by the variable display pattern determining means A variable display execution means for executing variable display (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes the special symbol variation process in step S112), and the variable display pattern determination means is a set value set by the setting means. determines which variable display pattern to use at different ratios (for example, parts that determine each variation pattern of non-reach, normal reach, and super reach at different ratios based on the set values) You may do so.

According to the above configuration, when it is determined whether or not the explanation effect is to be executed according to the variation pattern, the setting value is suggested by the execution ratio of the explanation effect, so that the interest in the game is improved.

1 Pachinko game machine 2 Game board 3 Game machine frames 4A, 4B Special symbol display device 5 Image display device 6A Winning ball device 6B Variable winning ball device 7 Special variable winning ball device 8L, 8R Speaker 9... Game effect lamp 10... General prize winning port 11... Main board 12... Production control board 13... Audio control board 14... Lamp control board 15... Relay board 20... Normal symbol display 21... Gate switches 22A, 22B... Starting port Switch 23 ... Count switch 30 ... Ball operating handle 31A ... Stick controller 31B ... Push button 32 ... Movable body 100 ... Game control microcomputer 101, 121 ... ROM
102, 122... RAM
103 ... CPU
104, 124... random number circuit 105, 125... I/O
120 ... CPU for production control
123: display control unit

Claims (1)

A gaming machine that performs variable display and can be controlled in an advantageous state for a player,
an explanation effect executing means capable of executing an explanation effect for explaining a game;
a suggestive effect executing means capable of executing a suggestive effect suggesting control to the advantageous state;
a specific effect executing means capable of executing a specific effect when the variable display is in the ready-to-win state;
and a detection means capable of detecting the action of the player,
The variable display execution pattern includes a first pattern and a second pattern having a shorter variable display period than the first pattern,
The explanation production executing means
It is possible to execute the explanation effect over a plurality of variable displays,
As the explanation effects, a first explanation effect executed in the first variable display among the plurality of variable displays, and a second explanation effect executed in the variable display subsequent to the variable display in which the first explanation effect is executed. and is executable to
when the variable display to be executed next to the variable display in which the first explanation effect is executed is the first pattern variable display, the second explanation effect is executed in the first pattern variable display;
not executing the second explanation effect in the second pattern variable display when the variable display to be executed next to the variable display in which the first explanation effect is executed is the second pattern variable display; executing the second explanation effect with the variable display of the first pattern to be executed next;
said at least indicating a specific display area in which a specific display is displayed when said explanation effect relating to said specific effect is executed, and that the display of said specific display increases the degree of expectation of being controlled to said advantageous state; A second explanation effect can be executed,
The explanation effect can be ended when the detection means detects the action of the player.
A gaming machine characterized by:

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