JP7623971B2 - Gaming Machines - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to gaming machines, such as pachinko machines, that can be controlled to create advantageous conditions for players.

Some gaming machines use a launching device to launch gaming balls, which are the gaming medium, into a gaming area, and when the gaming balls enter a winning area, such as a winning slot, provided in the gaming area, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out to the player. In addition, some gaming machines are provided with a variable display device that can variably display (also called "variable") identification information, and are configured to change the gaming state (the state of the gaming machine; specifically, the state in which the gaming machine is controlled) and provide a predetermined gaming value to the player when the display result of the variable display of the identification information on the variable display device becomes a specific display result (so-called pachinko machines).

The gaming value refers to the state of the variable winning ball device installed in the gaming area of the gaming machine becoming advantageous to the player in terms of making it easier for the ball to win, generating rights that lead to advantageous conditions for the player, or becoming more likely to meet the conditions for the payout of winning balls.

In a pachinko game machine, a "jackpot" occurs when a predetermined specific display mode is derived and displayed as a result of the variable display of a special pattern (identification information) that is started on the variable display device based on the entry of a game ball into the start winning hole. The derived display means that a pattern (final stop pattern) is finally stopped and displayed. When a jackpot occurs, for example, the big prize winning hole opens a predetermined number of times, and the machine transitions to a big prize game state in which the ball is more likely to win. Then, during each opening period, if a predetermined number (e.g., 10) of big prize winning holes are won, the big prize winning hole closes. The number of times the big prize winning hole opens is fixed to a predetermined number (e.g., 15 rounds). An opening time (e.g., 29 seconds) is determined for each opening, and the big prize winning hole closes when the opening time has elapsed even if the number of winning holes does not reach the predetermined number. Hereinafter, the opening period of each big prize winning hole may be called a round. Also, the game during a round may be called a round game.

In addition, in a state where a pattern other than the pattern that will be the final stop pattern (for example, the center pattern among the left, middle, and right patterns) on a variable display device continues for a predetermined time and stops, oscillates, expands and contracts, or changes shape while matching a specific display result, or where multiple patterns fluctuate synchronously with the same pattern, or the positions of the displayed patterns are swapped, and the possibility of a jackpot occurring continues before the final result is displayed (hereinafter, these states are referred to as reach states), a reach effect is called a reach effect. Also, a reach state and its appearance are referred to as a reach mode. Furthermore, a variable display that includes a reach effect is referred to as a reach variable display. If the display result of the pattern variably displayed on the variable display device is not a specific display result, it is a "miss" and the variable display state ends. The player plays while enjoying how to generate a jackpot.

Some of these gaming machines are equipped with a motion detection means capable of detecting the player's motion, and execute a motion promotion effect that displays a motion promotion image that prompts the player to perform a motion on the motion detection means. For example, Patent Document 1 describes the execution of a button effect notification that displays a button effect notification image that prompts the player to perform a motion on an effect button (specifically, an animated image composed of a button image representing an effect button and a black cat image representing a black cat).

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However, the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 has a limited variety of effects that are executed before the action prompting image (button action notification image) is displayed due to the action prompting effect (button action notification), and is unable to sufficiently increase the player's motivation to act.

Therefore, the present invention aims to provide a gaming machine that can sufficiently increase the player's motivation to move when a movement-promoting effect is executed.

The gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state for a player, and includes an action detection means capable of detecting the action of the player, and an effect execution means capable of executing an effect, and the effect execution means is capable of executing a specific effect (e.g., a second battle effect by a super reach B) which is an effect that causes a specific character to act and suggests that the game will be controlled to an advantageous state, and during the execution period of the specific effect, an action mode suggesting image suggesting an action mode for the action detection means is displayed, and then an action promotion image (e.g., an action promotion display) which prompts the action of the action detection means is displayed. It is possible to execute an action promotion effect in which a push button image 006IWG02 with a text display "PUSH" displayed on the screen is displayed (for example, an action promotion effect corresponding to the second battle deciding button effect (single press) or an action promotion effect corresponding to the second battle deciding button effect (repeated taps)), and during the execution period of a specific effect, before executing the action promotion effect, a first image (for example, text display "一" or "連" displayed as the first suggestion effect) and a second image related to the first image (for example, text display "撃" or "バチ" displayed as the second suggestion effect) are displayed to promote the action. It is possible to execute a pre-performance (e.g., a pre-performance for promoting an action) that suggests that a performance for promoting an action will be executed, and the action mode suggesting image is an image that suggests a performance for the action detection means by an action instruction character string including at least a first character and a second character, the first image is an image that does not include a specific character and shows the first character, and the second image is an image that does not include a specific character and shows the second character , and when the performance for promoting an action is executed during the execution period of the specific performance, a first scene of the specific performance (e.g., the scenes shown in Figures 8-10 (17) to 8-11 (21) or The display is characterized in that a first performance image including a specific character related to a second scene of the specific performance (for example, the scenes shown in Figures 8-10 (17) to (19) and Figures 8-14 (44) to (45)) is displayed, then a first image is displayed superimposed on the first performance image, and then a second performance image including a specific character related to a second scene of the specific performance (for example, the scenes shown in Figures 8-11 (24) to 8-12 (28) and the scenes shown in Figures 8-14 (48) to 8-15 (52)) is displayed, then a second image is displayed superimposed on the second performance image, and then an action promotion image is displayed (see Figure 8-21).
According to this configuration, the first image and the second image suggesting that a movement promotion effect will be executed are displayed alternately with the first image and the second image relating to the specific effect scene, thereby improving the linkage between the specific effect and the movement promotion effect and increasing the player's motivation to move in response to the movement detection means.

FIG. 2 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine according to this embodiment. 1 is a configuration diagram showing various control boards etc. installed in a pachinko gaming machine. 13 is a flowchart showing an example of a game control main process. 13 is a flowchart showing an example of a timer interrupt process for game control. 13 is a flowchart showing an example of a special symbol process. 13 is a flowchart showing an example of a performance control main process. 13 is a flowchart showing an example of a performance control process. FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko game machine in characteristic part 001IW. 1 is a front view of the pachinko game machine when the operating lever 001IW31C is operated. An explanatory diagram showing an example of a jackpot determination table. FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a fluctuation pattern table. 13 is a flowchart showing an example of a variable display start setting process. FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a deciding motion performance pattern determination table. 13 is a flowchart showing an example of a presentation mode determination process executed in the ending presentation process. An explanatory diagram showing a specific example of Super Reach B (second battle). An explanatory diagram showing a specific example of Super Reach B (second battle). An explanatory diagram showing a specific example of Super Reach B (second battle). An explanatory diagram showing a specific example of Super Reach B (second battle). An explanatory diagram showing a specific example of Super Reach B (second battle). An explanatory diagram showing a specific example of Super Reach B (second battle). An explanatory diagram showing a specific example of Super Reach B (second battle). An explanatory diagram showing a specific example of Super Reach B (second battle). An explanatory diagram showing a specific example of Super Reach B (second battle). An explanatory diagram showing a specific example of Super Reach B (second battle). An explanatory diagram showing a specific example of Super Reach B (second battle). An explanatory diagram showing a specific example of Super Reach B (second battle). An explanatory diagram showing a specific example of Super Reach B (second battle). An explanatory diagram showing an example of the performance period of the battle performance, the action promotion pre-performance, and the action promotion performance in Super Reach B (second battle). An explanatory diagram showing changes in the performance display related to the action promotion pre-performance. An explanatory diagram showing a specific example of Super Reach A (first battle). An explanatory diagram showing a specific example of Super Reach A (first battle). An explanatory diagram showing a specific example of Super Reach A (first battle). An explanatory diagram showing a specific example of Super Reach A (first battle). An explanatory diagram showing a specific example of Super Reach A (first battle). An explanatory diagram showing a specific example of Super Reach A (first battle). An explanatory diagram showing a specific example of Super Reach A (first battle). An explanatory diagram showing a specific example of Super Reach A (first battle). An explanatory diagram showing a specific example of Super Reach A (first battle). FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a fanfare effect executed in a low probability state. FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a fanfare effect executed in a low probability state. FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a fanfare effect executed in a low probability state. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of an ending presentation. FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a patrol lamp used in Super Reach C (Pato Pato Attack). FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of Super Reach C (Pato Pato Attack). FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of Super Reach C (Pato Pato Attack). FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing a modified example in which a rapid-fire operation is required in Super Reach C (Pato Pato Attack). FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of Super Reach C (Pato Pato Attack). FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of Super Reach C (Pato Pato Attack). FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of Super Reach C (Powerful RUSH). FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of Super Reach C (Powerful RUSH). FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing a modified example in which a rapid-fire operation is required in Super Reach C (Powerful RUSH). FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of Super Reach C (Powerful RUSH). FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a fanfare effect executed in a high probability state. FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a fanfare effect executed in a high probability state. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing a modified example in which a patrol lamp image and a push button image are displayed in motion during a motion promotion period. FIG. This is an explanatory diagram showing an example of each presentation period when a jackpot is hit in Super Reach B (second battle). This is an explanatory diagram showing an example of each presentation period when a jackpot is hit with Super Reach C (Powerful RUSH). This is an explanatory diagram showing an example of each presentation period when a jackpot is hit with Super Reach C (Pato Pato Attack). This is an explanatory diagram showing an example of each performance period when each super reach results in a miss. This is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the period during which the decorative pattern is displayed swaying according to the timing at which the push button 31B is pressed to notify the player of a Super Reach C (Powerful RUSH) jackpot. FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the period during which the decorative symbols are displayed swaying according to the timing at which an announcement is made by repeatedly pressing the push button 31B in a modified example of a Super Reach C (Powerful RUSH) jackpot. This is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the presentation period according to the timing at which the push button 31B is pressed during a Super Reach C (Pato Pato Attack) jackpot. This is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the presentation period according to the timing at which an announcement is made by repeatedly pressing the push button 31B in a modified Super Reach C (Pato Pato Attack) jackpot. An explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the performance period of a fanfare performance executed in a low probability state. An explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the performance period of a fanfare performance executed in a high probability state. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a modified example in which a light gathering effect is performed before the action promotion period. FIG. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a performance period for a light collection effect. FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing a modified example of the patrol lamp image displayed when no winning ticket is selected.

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

(Configuration of Pachinko Game Machine 1, etc.)
1 is a front view of a pachinko game machine 1, showing the layout of the main components. The pachinko game machine (game machine) 1 is broadly composed of a game board (gauge board) 2 that constitutes the game board surface, and a game machine frame (base frame) 3 that supports and fixes the game board 2. A game area is formed on the game board 2, and game balls as game media are shot into this game area by a predetermined ball shooting device.

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

Note that the "variable display" of special symbols means, for example, a variable display of multiple types of special symbols (the same applies to other symbols described below). Variations include updating the display of multiple symbols, scrolling the display of multiple symbols, transforming one or more symbols, and enlarging/reducing one or more symbols. In the variation of special symbols and normal symbols described below, multiple types of special symbols or normal symbols are updated and displayed. In the variation of decorative symbols described below, multiple types of decorative symbols are scrolled or updated, or one or more decorative symbols are transformed or enlarged/reduced. Note that variations also include a mode in which a certain symbol is displayed flashing. At the end of the variable display, a specified special symbol is displayed stationary (also called derived or derived display) as the display result (the same applies to the variable display of other symbols described below). Note that the variable display may be expressed as a variable display or variation.

The special pattern variably displayed on the first special pattern display device 4A is also called the "first special pattern," and the special pattern variably displayed on the second special pattern display device 4B is also called the "second special pattern." A special pattern game using the first special pattern is also called the "first special pattern game," and a special pattern game using the second special pattern is also called the "second special pattern game." There may be only one type of special pattern display device that variably displays the special patterns.

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

For example, on the screen of the image display device 5, in synchronization with the first special game or the second special game, multiple types of decorative patterns (such as patterns showing numbers, etc.) that are different from the special patterns are variably displayed as decorative identification information. Here, in synchronization with the first special game or the second special game, decorative patterns are variably displayed (for example, scrolled up and down or updated) in each of the "left", "middle" and "right" decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, 5R. The special game and the variable display of decorative patterns that are executed in synchronization are collectively referred to as simply variable display.

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

The number of reserved variable displays is also called the reserved memory number. The reserved memory number corresponding to the first special game is also called the first reserved memory number, and the reserved memory number corresponding to the second special game is also called the second reserved memory number. The sum of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number is also called the total reserved memory number.

In addition, a first hold indicator 25A and a second hold indicator 25B, each of which includes a plurality of LEDs, are provided at predetermined positions on the game board 2. The first hold indicator 25A displays the first hold memory number by the number of lit LEDs, and the second hold indicator 25B displays the second hold memory number by 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.

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

The variable winning ball device 6B (normal electric device) forms a second start winning hole that changes between a closed state and an open state by the solenoid 81 (see FIG. 2). The variable winning ball device 6B is, for example, an electric tulip-type device having a pair of movable wings, and when the solenoid 81 is in the off state, the movable wings are in a vertical position, so that the tip of the movable wings approaches the winning ball device 6A, and the second start winning hole is in a closed state in which the game ball does not enter (also referred to as the second start winning hole being in a closed state). On the other hand, when the solenoid 81 is in the on state, the movable wings of the variable winning ball device 6B are in a tilted position, so that the second start winning hole is in an open state in which the game ball can enter (also referred to as the second start winning hole being in an open state). When a game ball enters the second start winning hole, a predetermined number of prize balls (for example, three) are paid out and the second special game can be started. The variable winning ball device 6B may be any device that can change between a closed state and an open state, and is not limited to devices that include an electric tulip-type device.

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

Below the winning ball device 6A and the variable winning ball device 6B, a special variable winning ball device 7 having a large winning opening is provided. The special variable winning ball device 7 has a large winning opening door that is driven to open and close by a solenoid 82 (see Figure 2), and the large winning opening door forms the large winning opening as a specific area that can be switched between an open state and a closed state.

As an example, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the large prize opening door (for the special electric device) is in the OFF state, the large prize opening door closes the large prize opening, and game balls cannot enter (pass through) the large prize opening. On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the large prize opening door is in the ON state, the large prize opening door opens the large prize opening, and game balls can easily enter the large prize opening.

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

The entry of a game ball into each winning port, including the general winning port 10, is also called a "winning". In particular, a winning ball into a starting port (first starting winning port, second starting winning port) is also called a starting winning port.

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

A pass gate 41 through which the game ball can pass is provided to the left of the image display device 5. When the game ball passes through the pass gate 41, a regular game is executed.

A normal symbol pending display 25C is provided above the normal symbol display 20. The normal symbol pending display 25C is configured to include, for example, four LEDs, and displays the normal symbol pending memory count, which is the number of normal symbol games that are pending execution, by the number of lit LEDs.

In addition to the above features, the surface of the game board 2 is provided with windmills that change the direction and speed of the game balls, as well as numerous obstacle nails. At the bottom of the game area, there is an outlet that takes in game balls that do not enter any of the winning holes.

Speakers 8L and 8R for playing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at the upper left and right positions of the gaming machine frame 3, and gaming effect lamps 9 for gaming effects are provided around the periphery of the gaming area. The gaming effect lamps 9 are composed of LEDs.

A movable body 32 that moves according to the performance is provided at a predetermined position on the game board 2 (not shown in Figure 1).

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

At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the playing area, a ball supply tray (upper tray) is provided to hold (store) gaming balls dispensed as prize balls or gaming balls loaned from a predetermined ball loaning machine so that they can be supplied to the ball launching device. Below the upper tray, a ball supply tray (lower tray) is provided from which prize balls are dispensed when the upper tray is full.

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

At a predetermined position on the gaming machine frame 3 below the playing area, a push button 31B is provided that the player can press to give a predetermined command. The operation of the push button 31B is detected by a push sensor 35B (see FIG. 2).

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, a stick controller 31A and a push button 31B are provided as detection means for detecting the player's actions (operations, etc.), but other detection means may also be provided.

(Outline of game progress)
The game ball is launched toward the game area by the player rotating the ball hitting operation handle 30 provided on the pachinko game machine 1. When the game ball passes through the passing gate 41, a normal game is started by the normal symbol display 20. If the game ball passes through the passing gate 41 during the period during which the previous normal game is being played (if the game ball passes through the passing gate 41 but the normal game based on the passing cannot be played immediately), the normal game based on the passing is put on hold up to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4).

In this normal game, if a specific normal symbol (a normal winning symbol) is displayed as a fixed normal symbol, the display result of the normal symbol will be "normal winning". On the other hand, if a normal symbol other than a normal winning symbol (a normal losing symbol) is displayed as a fixed normal symbol, the display result of the normal symbol will be "normal losing". When a "normal winning" occurs, an opening control is performed to keep the variable winning ball device 6B in an open state for a predetermined period of time (the second starting winning port is opened).

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

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

In addition, if the game ball enters (wins) the start winning hole during the period when the special game is being played or during the period when the game is controlled to a big win game state or a small win game state (when a start winning occurs but the special game based on the start winning cannot be played immediately), the special game based on that entry will be put on hold until a specified upper limit number (for example, 4).

In special game, if a specific special symbol (a big win symbol, for example, "7"; the actual symbol varies depending on the type of big win, as described below) is displayed as a confirmed special symbol, it is a "big win", and if a specific special symbol different from the big win symbol (a small win symbol, for example, "2") is displayed as a confirmed special symbol, it is a "small win". Also, if a special symbol different from the big win or small win symbol (a losing symbol, for example, "-") is displayed as a confirmed special symbol, it is a "losing".

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

In the jackpot game state, the large prize opening formed by the special variable prize ball device 7 is opened in a predetermined manner. This open state continues until either a predetermined period of time (e.g., 29 seconds or 1.8 seconds) has elapsed, or the number of game balls that have entered the large prize opening reaches a predetermined number (e.g., 9), whichever comes first. The predetermined period is the maximum period during which the large prize opening can be opened in one round, and is hereinafter also referred to as the maximum opening period. This cycle in which the large prize opening is open is called a round (round game). In the jackpot game state, the round can be repeated until the predetermined maximum number of times (15 times or 2 times) is reached.

In the jackpot gaming state, the player can get prize balls by making the gaming ball enter the big prize opening. Therefore, the jackpot gaming state is an advantageous state for the player. The more rounds there are in the jackpot gaming state, and the longer the upper limit opening period, the more advantageous it is for the player.

The "jackpot" has a jackpot type set. For example, there are multiple types of opening modes of the jackpot opening (number of rounds or maximum opening period) and game states after the jackpot game state (normal state, time-saving state, special state, etc., as described below), and the jackpot type is set according to these. There may be jackpot types that allow many prize balls to be obtained, and jackpot types that allow few or no prize balls to be obtained.

In the small win game state, the large prize opening formed by the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened in a predetermined opening state. For example, in the small win game state, the large prize opening is opened in the same opening state as the large prize opening in the large prize game state for some large prize types (the number of times the large prize opening is opened is the same as the number of rounds, and the timing of closing the large prize opening is also the same, etc.). Note that, like the large prize types, small prize types may also be set for "small wins".

After the jackpot game state ends, the game may be controlled to a time-saving state or a special state depending on the type of jackpot mentioned above.

In the time-saving state, control (time-saving control) is executed to shorten the average special symbol fluctuation time (period during which the special symbol fluctuates) more than in the normal state. In the time-saving state, control (high opening control, high base control) is also executed to make it easier for the game ball to enter the second start winning hole by shortening the average regular symbol fluctuation time (period during which the regular symbol fluctuates) more than in the normal state and by improving the probability of a "regular symbol hit" in the regular symbol game more than in the normal state. The time-saving state is an advantageous state for the player because it is a state in which the fluctuation efficiency of special symbols (especially the second special symbol) is improved.

In the probability variable state (probability fluctuating state), in addition to time-saving control, probability variable control is executed, which increases the probability that the display result will be a "jackpot" compared to the normal state. The probability variable state is an even more advantageous state for the player, as it not only improves the efficiency of special symbol fluctuation, but also makes it easier to get a "jackpot."

The time-saving state or the probability of a special bonus state will continue until one of the end conditions is met first, such as the specified number of special games being played or the start of the next big win game state. The end condition of the state in which the specified number of special games have been played is also called a count-cut (count-cut time-saving state, count-cut probability of a special bonus state, etc.).

The normal state refers to a game state other than advantageous states such as a jackpot game state that is advantageous to the player, and special states such as a time-saving state and a probability-varying state, and is a state in which the pachinko game machine 1, such as the probability that the display result in the normal game will be a "normal hit" and the probability that the display result in the special game will be a "jackpot", is controlled in the same way as the initial setting state of the pachinko game machine 1 (for example, when a system reset is performed and the specified return process is not executed after the power is turned on).

The state in which probability variable control is being executed is also called a high probability state, and the state in which probability variable control is not being executed is also called a low probability state. The state in which time-saving control is being executed is also called a high base state, and the state in which time-saving control is not being executed is also called a low base state. Combining these, the time-saving 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 low base state are also called a high probability low base state.

After the small win game state ends, the game state is not changed, and the game state before the display result of the special game becomes "small win" is continued (however, if the special game when the "small win" occurs is the special game of the specified number of times in the number cut, the game state will naturally change). Note that the display result of the special game does not have to be "small win".

The game state may change based on the game ball passing through a specific area (e.g., a specific area within a big prize opening) during a big win game state. For example, when the game ball passes through a specific area, the game state may be controlled to a special probability state after the big win game state.

(Progression of the performance, etc.)
In the pachinko game machine 1, various effects (effects to notify the progress of the game or to liven up the game) are executed according to the progress of the game. The effects are described below. The effects are executed by displaying various effect images on the image display device 5, but in addition to or instead of the display, the effects may be executed by sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and/or by turning on/off the game effect lamp 9, operating the movable body 32, etc.

As an effect that is executed according to the progress of the game, in the "left", "middle" and "right" decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C and 5R provided on the image display device 5, a variable display of decorative patterns begins in response to the start of the first or second special pattern game. At the timing when the display result (also called the determined special pattern) in the first or second special pattern game is displayed statically, the determined decorative pattern (a combination of three decorative patterns) which is the display result of the variable display of the decorative patterns is also displayed statically (derived).

During the period from when the variable display of the decorative symbols starts to when it ends, the state of the variable display of the decorative symbols may become a predetermined reach state (a reach is achieved). Here, a reach state refers to a state in which the decorative symbols that have not yet been stopped and displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 continue to be variable displayed when the decorative symbols that have not yet been stopped and displayed form part of a jackpot combination, which will be described later.

In addition, when the above-mentioned reach state occurs during the variable display of the decorative symbols, a reach effect is executed. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, multiple types of reach effects are executed, which have different rates of the display result (the display result of the special game or the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbols) becoming a "jackpot" (also called the jackpot reliability or jackpot expectation rate) depending on the performance state. Reach effects include, for example, a normal reach and a super reach, which has a higher jackpot reliability than a normal reach.

When the display result of the special game is a "jackpot", a fixed decorative pattern that is a predetermined jackpot combination is derived as the display result of the variable display of decorative patterns on the screen of the image display device 5 (the display result of the variable display of decorative patterns is a "jackpot"). As an example, the same decorative patterns (for example, "7") are displayed stopped in line on a predetermined effective line in the "left", "center", and "right" decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R.

In the case of a "probability jackpot" that is controlled to a probability jackpot state after the end of the jackpot game state, odd decorative symbols (e.g., "7") may be displayed in a line, and in the case of a "non-probability jackpot (normal jackpot)" that is not controlled to a probability jackpot state after the end of the jackpot game state, even decorative symbols (e.g., "6") may be displayed in a line. In this case, odd decorative symbols are also called probability jackpot symbols, and even decorative symbols are also called non-probability jackpot symbols (normal symbols). After a reach state is reached with non-probability jackpot symbols, a promotion effect may be executed that ultimately results in a "probability jackpot".

When the display result of the special game is a "small win", a fixed decorative pattern (such as "1 3 5") that is a predetermined small win combination is derived on the screen of the image display device 5 as a display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern is a "small win"). As an example, decorative patterns that constitute chance eyes are displayed stationary on a predetermined effective line in the "left", "center", and "right" decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. Note that a common fixed decorative pattern may be derived and displayed when the display result of the special game is a "big win" of some big win types (big win types in a big win game state that are the same as a small win game state) and when it is a "small win".

When the display result of the special game is a "miss," the state of the variable display of the decorative pattern does not become a reach state, and the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern may display a fixed decorative pattern of a non-reach combination (also called a "non-reach miss") as a "non-reach miss" (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern may be a "non-reach miss"). Also, when the display result is a "miss," after the state of the variable display of the decorative pattern becomes a reach state, the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern may display a fixed decorative pattern of a predetermined reach combination (also called a "reach miss") that is not a jackpot combination as a "reach miss" (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern may be a "reach miss").

The effects that the pachinko gaming machine 1 can execute include displaying the variable display compatible display (reserved display or active display) described above. In addition, as other effects, for example, a preview effect that predicts the jackpot reliability is executed during the variable display of the decorative pattern. Preview effects include a preview effect that predicts the jackpot reliability in the variable display currently being executed, and a look-ahead preview effect that predicts the jackpot reliability in the variable display before execution (variable display whose execution is on hold). As a look-ahead preview effect, an effect that changes the display mode of the variable display compatible display (reserved display or active display) to a mode different from normal may be executed.

In addition, in the image display device 5, a pseudo consecutive performance may be executed in which a single variable display appears to be multiple variable displays by temporarily pausing the decorative pattern during the variable display and then restarting the variable display.

During a big win game state, a big win performance is executed to notify the player of the big win game state. As a big win performance, a performance to notify the number of rounds or a promotion performance to indicate that the value of the big win game state will increase may be executed. Also, during a small win game state, a small win performance to notify the player of the small win game state is executed. In addition, a common performance may be executed during a small win game state and a big win game state for some big win types (a big win type of a big win game state in the same manner as a small win game state, for example, a big win type in which the game state after that is a high probability state), so that the player cannot know whether he is currently in a small win game state or a big win game state. In such a case, a common performance may be executed after the end of the small win game state and after the end of the big win game state, so that it is not possible to distinguish whether the state is a high probability state or a low probability state.

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

(Board configuration)
The pachinko game machine 1 is equipped with a main board 11, a performance control board 12, a sound control board 13, a lamp control board 14, a relay board 15, etc., as shown in Fig. 2. In addition, various boards, such as a payout control board, an information terminal board, a launch control board, a power supply board, etc., are arranged on the back of the pachinko game machine 1.

The main board 11 is the main control board, and has the function of controlling the progress of the above-mentioned games in the pachinko game machine 1 (execution of the special game (including management of reserved balls), execution of the regular game (including management of reserved balls), big win game state, small win game state, game state, etc.). The main board 11 has a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110, a solenoid circuit 111, etc.

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

The CPU 103 executes the programs stored in the ROM 101 to perform processes that control the progress of the game (processes that realize the functions of the main board 11). At this time, various data stored in the ROM 101 (such as data on fluctuation patterns, performance control commands, and tables referenced when making various decisions) are used, and the RAM 102 is used as the main memory. The RAM 102 serves as a backup RAM in which the stored contents are preserved for a predetermined period of time even if the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped in part or in whole. Note that all or part of the programs stored in the ROM 101 may be deployed to the RAM 102 and executed on the RAM 102.

The random number circuit 104 counts updatable numerical data indicating various random numbers (game random numbers) used to control the progress of the game. The game random numbers may be updated by the CPU 103 executing a specific computer program (updated by software).

The I/O 105 is configured to include, for example, an input port to which various signals (detection signals described below) are input, and an output port for transmitting various signals (signals for controlling (driving) the first special pattern display device 4A, the second special pattern display device 4B, the normal pattern display device 20, the first hold display device 25A, the second hold display device 25B, the normal hold display device 25C, etc., solenoid drive signals).

The switch circuit 110 takes in detection signals (such as a detection signal indicating that a game ball has passed or entered and the switch has been turned on) from various switches for detecting game balls (gate switch 21, start port switch (first start port switch 22A and second start port switch 22B), count switch 23), and transmits them to the game control microcomputer 100. The transmission of the detection signal indicates that the game ball has passed or entered.

The solenoid circuit 111 transmits solenoid drive signals (such as signals to turn on solenoid 81 and solenoid 82) from the game control microcomputer 100 to the solenoid 81 for the normal electric device and the solenoid 82 for the large prize opening door.

As part of controlling the progress of the game, the main board 11 (game control microcomputer 100) supplies presentation control commands (commands that specify (notify) the progress of the game, etc.) to the presentation control board 12 in accordance with the progress of the game. The presentation control commands output from the main board 11 are relayed by the relay board 15 and supplied to the presentation control board 12. The presentation control commands include, for example, commands that specify various determination results in the main board 11 (for example, the display results of the special game (including the type of jackpot), the variable pattern used when executing the special game (described in detail later)), the game status (for example, the start or end of the variable display, the opening status of the jackpot opening, the occurrence of a win, the number of reserved memories, the game status), the occurrence of an error, etc.

The performance control board 12 is a sub-control board independent of the main board 11, and has the function of receiving performance control commands and executing performances (various performances according to the progress of the game, including various notifications such as driving the movable body 32, notifying errors, and notifying of power outage recovery) based on the received performance control commands.

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

The performance control CPU 120 executes the programs stored in the ROM 121 to perform processing for executing performances together with the display control unit 123 (processing for realizing the above-mentioned functions of the performance control board 12, including determining the performance to be executed). At this time, various data (data such as various tables) stored in the ROM 121 are used, and the RAM 122 is used as the main memory.

The presentation control CPU 120 may instruct the display control unit 123 to execute a presentation based on detection signals from the controller sensor unit 35A and the push sensor 35B (signals that are output when an operation by the player is detected and that appropriately indicate the content of the operation).

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

The display control unit 123 displays a performance image on the image display unit 5 by supplying a video signal corresponding to the performance to be executed to the image display unit 5 based on an instruction to execute the performance 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 and a lamp signal (a signal designating the on/off state of the lamp) to the lamp control board 14 in order to output sound synchronized with the display of the performance image and to turn on/off the game effect lamp 9. The display control unit 123 also supplies a signal to operate the movable body 32 to the movable body 32 or to a drive circuit that drives the movable body 32.

The audio control board 13 is equipped with various circuits that drive the speakers 8L and 8R, and drives the speakers 8L and 8R based on the sound designation signal, causing the speakers 8L and 8R to output the sound designated by the sound designation signal.

The lamp control board 14 is equipped with various circuits that drive the game effect lamp 9, and drives the game effect lamp 9 based on the lamp signal, turning the game effect lamp 9 on and off in the manner specified by the lamp signal. In this way, the display control unit 123 controls the sound output and the turning on and off of the lamp.

The performance control CPU 120 may be configured to execute control of audio output, turning on/off the lamp (such as supplying a sound designation signal or a lamp signal), and controlling the movable body 32 (such as supplying a signal to operate the movable body 32).

The random number circuit 124 counts updatable numerical data indicating various random number values (random numbers for performance) used to execute various performances. The random numbers for performance may be updated by the performance control CPU 120 executing a specific computer program (updated by software).

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

The boards other than the main board 11, such as the performance control board 12, the sound control board 13, and the lamp control board 14, are also called sub-boards. As with the pachinko game machine 1, multiple sub-boards may be provided for different functions, or one sub-board may be configured to have multiple functions.

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

(Main Operations of Main Board 11)
First, a description will be given of the main operations of the main board 11. When power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started, the game control microcomputer 100 is started, and a game control main process is executed by the CPU 103. Fig. 3 is a flowchart showing the game control main process executed by the CPU 103 on the main board 11.

In the game control main process shown in FIG. 3, the CPU 103 first sets interrupts to be prohibited (step S1). Then, it performs the necessary initial settings (step S2). The initial settings include setting the stack pointer, register settings for built-in devices (CTC (counter/timer circuit), parallel input/output port, etc.), and setting the RAM 102 to be accessible.

Next, it is determined whether the output signal from the clear switch is on or not (step S3). The clear switch is mounted on, for example, a power supply board. When the power is turned on with the clear switch in the on state, the output signal (clear signal) is input to the game control microcomputer 100 via the input port. If the output signal from the clear switch is on (step S3; Yes), an initialization process (step S8) is executed. In the initialization process, the CPU 103 executes a RAM clear process that clears flags, counters, and buffers stored in the RAM 102, and sets initial values in the working area.

The CPU 103 also transmits a presentation control command to the presentation control board 12 to instruct initialization (step S9). When the presentation control CPU 120 receives the presentation control command, it displays a screen on the image display device 5, for example, to notify the user that the control of the gaming machine has been initialized.

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

If backup data is stored in RAM 102 (step S4; Yes), CPU 103 performs a data check of the backed up data (using an error detection code) and determines whether the data is normal (step S5). In step S5, for example, a parity bit or a checksum is used to determine whether the data in RAM 102 matches the data at the time the power supply was stopped. If it is determined that they match, it is determined that the data in RAM 102 is normal.

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

If it is determined that the data in RAM 102 is normal (Step S5; Yes), the CPU 103 performs a recovery process (Step S6) to return the internal state of the main board 11 to the state it was in when the power supply was stopped. In the recovery process, the CPU 103 sets a working area based on the memory contents of RAM 102 (contents of the backed-up data). This restores the game state to the state it was in when the power supply was stopped, and if the special symbols were changing, the game control timer interrupt process described below is executed to resume the change of the special symbols from the state before the recovery.

Then, the CPU 103 transmits a presentation control command to the presentation control board 12 to instruct recovery from the power outage (step S7). In conjunction with this, a presentation control command specifying the backed-up game state before the power outage, or, if a special symbol game was being played, a presentation control command specifying the display result of the special symbol game being played may be transmitted. These commands can be the same as the commands transmitted and set in the special symbol process processing described below. When the presentation control CPU 120 receives a presentation control command specifying the time of recovery from the power outage, it displays a screen on the image display device 5, for example, to notify the user that recovery from the power outage has been achieved or that recovery from the power outage is in progress. The presentation control CPU 120 may display an appropriate screen based on the presentation control command.

After completing the recovery or initialization process and sending a performance control command to the performance control board 12, the CPU 103 executes a random number circuit setting process to initialize the random number circuit 104 (step S10). Then, the register of the CTC built into the game control microcomputer 100 is set so that a timer interrupt occurs periodically at a predetermined time (e.g., every 2 ms) (step S11), and the interrupt is permitted (step S12). After that, a loop process is entered. After that, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 at predetermined time intervals (e.g., every 2 ms), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute the timer interrupt process.

After executing such game control main processing, the CPU 103 receives an interrupt request signal from the CTC and accepts the interrupt request, and then executes the game control timer interrupt processing shown in the flowchart of FIG. 4. When the game control timer interrupt processing shown in FIG. 4 is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch processing to determine whether or not detection signals have been received from various switches such as the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, and the count switch 23 via the switch circuit 110 (step S21). Next, by executing a 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 this, by executing a predetermined information output processing, data such as jackpot information (information indicating the number of jackpots), start information (information indicating the number of start winnings), and probability fluctuation information (information indicating the number of times the probability fluctuation state has occurred) supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko game machine 1 is output (step S23).

Following the information output process, a game random number update process is executed to update at least a part of the game random numbers used on the main board 11 side by software (step S24). After this, the CPU 103 executes a special symbol process process (step S25). By the CPU 103 executing the special symbol process process at each timer interrupt, the execution and reservation management of the special symbol game, the control of the big win game state and the small win game state, the control of the game state, etc. are realized (described in detail later).

Following the special symbol process, the normal symbol process is executed (step S26). The CPU 103 executes the normal symbol process at each timer interrupt, enabling the execution and reservation management of the normal symbol game based on the detection signal from the gate switch 21 (based on the game ball passing through the passing gate 41), and the opening control of the variable winning ball device 6B based on a "normal symbol hit". The normal symbol game is executed by driving the normal symbol display 20, and the number of reserved normal symbols is displayed by lighting the normal symbol reservation display 25C.

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

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

In the start winning judgment process, a process is executed to detect the occurrence of a start winning, store the reserved information in a specified area of the RAM 102, and update the reserved memory number. When a start winning occurs, a random number value for determining the display result (including the type of big win) and the variation pattern is extracted and stored as reserved information. In addition, a process for predicting and judging the display result and the variation pattern based on the extracted random number value may be executed. After the reserved information and the reserved memory number are stored, a transmission setting is performed to transmit a performance control command to the performance control board 12 to specify the judgment results such as the occurrence of a start winning, the reserved memory number, and the predictive judgment. The performance control command at the time of the start winning that has been transmitted and set in this way is transmitted from the main board 11 to the performance control board 12, for example, after the special pattern process is completed, by executing the command control process of step S27 shown in FIG. 4.

After executing the start winning determination process in S101, the CPU 103 selects and executes one of the processes in steps S110 to S120 depending on the value of the special symbol process flag provided in the RAM 102. Note that in each step of the special symbol process (steps S110 to S120), a transmission setting is made to transmit a performance control command corresponding to each step to the performance control board 12.

The normal special pattern processing in step S110 is executed when the value of the special pattern process flag is "0" (initial value). In this normal special pattern processing, a determination is made as to whether or not to start the first special pattern game or the second special pattern game based on the presence or absence of reserved information. In addition, in the normal special pattern processing, based on a random number value for determining the display result, whether or not the display result of the special pattern or the decorative pattern is to be a "big win" or a "small win", and if it is a "big win", the type of big win is determined (pre-determined) before the display result is derived and displayed. Furthermore, in the normal special pattern processing, a determined special pattern (either a big win pattern, a small win pattern, or a losing pattern) to be stopped and displayed in the special pattern game is set in response to the determined display result. After that, the value of the special pattern process flag is updated to "1", and the normal special pattern processing is terminated. Note that the special pattern game using the second special pattern may be executed in preference to the special pattern game using the first special pattern (also called special pattern 2 priority consumption). In addition, the order in which the game balls enter the first start winning slot and the second start winning slot may be stored, and the conditions for starting the special game may be met in the order in which the balls enter (also known as winning order consumption).

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

The fluctuation pattern setting process of step S111 is executed when the value of the special chart process flag is "1". This fluctuation pattern setting process includes a process of determining the fluctuation pattern to one of multiple types using a random number value for determining the fluctuation pattern based on a pre-determined result of whether the display result is a "big hit" or a "small hit". In the fluctuation pattern setting process, when the fluctuation pattern is determined, the value of the special chart process flag is updated to "2" and the fluctuation pattern setting process ends.

The variation pattern specifies the execution time of the special game (special game variation time) (which is also the execution time of the variable display of the decorative symbols), the manner of the variable display of the decorative symbols (whether or not there is a reach, etc.), and the content of the presentation during the variable display of the decorative symbols (type of reach presentation, etc.), and is also called the variable display pattern.

The special pattern change process of step S112 is executed when the value of the special pattern process flag is "2". This special pattern change process includes a process for making settings to change the special pattern in the first special pattern display device 4A and the second special pattern display device 4B, and a process for measuring the elapsed time since the special pattern started to change. It also determines whether the measured elapsed time has reached the special pattern change time corresponding to the change pattern. Then, when the elapsed time since the special pattern started to change reaches the special pattern change time, the value of the special pattern process flag is updated to "3", and the special pattern change process ends.

The special pattern stop process of step S113 is executed when the value of the special pattern process flag is "3". This special pattern stop process includes a process for setting the first special pattern display device 4A or the second special pattern display device 4B to stop the fluctuation of the special pattern and to stop displaying (deriving) the confirmed special pattern that is the display result of the special pattern. If the display result is a "big win", the value of the special pattern process flag is updated to "4". On the other hand, if the big win flag is off and the display result is a "small win", the value of the special pattern process flag is updated to "8". If the display result is a "miss", the value of the special pattern process flag is updated to "0". If the display result is a "small win" or "miss", when the time-saving state or the probability of winning is controlled and the end of the number of times is established, the game state is also updated. When the value of the special pattern process flag is updated, the special pattern stop process ends.

The pre-opening process for the jackpot in step S114 is executed when the value of the special chart process flag is "4". This pre-opening process for the jackpot includes a process for setting the jackpot opening port to open by starting the execution of a round in the jackpot game state based on the display result being "jackpot". When the jackpot opening port is opened, a process for supplying a solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the jackpot opening port is executed. At this time, for example, depending on the type of jackpot, the maximum open period for the jackpot opening port and the maximum number of rounds to be executed are set. When these settings are completed, the value of the special chart process flag is updated to "5" and the pre-opening process for the jackpot is completed.

The jackpot opening process of step S115 is executed when the value of the special chart process flag is "5". This jackpot opening process includes a process for measuring the time that has elapsed since the jackpot opening was opened, and a process for determining whether or not it is time to return the jackpot opening from an open state to a closed state based on the measured elapsed time and the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23. When the jackpot opening is to be returned to a closed state, a process for stopping the supply of a solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the jackpot opening door is executed, and then the value of the special chart process flag is updated to "6", and the jackpot opening process is terminated.

The post-jackpot release process of step S116 is executed when the value of the special chart process flag is "6". This post-jackpot release process includes a process for determining whether the number of times the round that opens the big prize opening has been executed has reached a set upper limit, and a process for making settings to end the jackpot game state when the upper limit has been reached. When the number of times the round has been executed has not reached the upper limit, the value of the special chart process flag is updated to "5", whereas when the number of times the round has been executed has reached the upper limit, the value of the special chart process flag is updated to "7". When the value of the special chart process flag is updated, the post-jackpot release process ends.

The jackpot end process of step S117 is executed when the value of the special chart process flag is "7". This jackpot end process includes a process of waiting until a waiting time corresponding to the period during which an ending presentation is executed as a presentation operation that notifies the end of the jackpot game state has elapsed, and a process of making various settings for starting special rate control or time-saving control in response to the end of the jackpot game state. When such settings are made, the value of the special chart process flag is updated to "0", and the jackpot end process ends.

The small win pre-opening process in step S118 is executed when the value of the special chart process flag is "8". This small win pre-opening process includes a process for setting the large prize opening to an open state in the small win game state based on the display result being "small win". At this time, the value of the special chart process flag is updated to "9", and the small win pre-opening process ends.

The small win open processing of step S119 is executed when the value of the special chart process flag is "9". This small win open processing includes a process for measuring the time that has elapsed since the large prize opening was opened, and a process for determining whether or not it is time to return the large prize opening from an open state to a closed state based on the measured elapsed time. When the large prize opening is returned to a closed state and it is time to end the small win game state, the value of the special chart process flag is updated to "10" and the small win open processing ends.

The small win end process of step S120 is executed when the value of the special chart process flag is "10". This small win end process includes a process of waiting until a waiting time corresponding to the period during which the presentation operation that notifies the end of the small win game state is executed has elapsed. Here, when the small win game state ends, the game state in the pachinko game machine 1 before the small win game state is entered is continued. When the waiting time at the end of the small win game state has elapsed, the value of the special chart process flag is updated to "0", and the small win end process ends.

(Main operations of the performance control board 12)
Next, the main operations of the performance control board 12 will be described. When the performance control board 12 receives a power supply voltage from a power supply board or the like, the performance control CPU 120 starts up and executes the performance control main process as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 6. When the performance control main process shown in FIG. 6 starts, the performance control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process (step S71), clears the RAM 122, sets various initial values, and sets the registers of the CTC (counter/timer circuit) mounted on the performance control board 12. In addition, it executes an initial operation control process (step S72). In the initial operation control process, control is executed to perform the initial operation of the movable body 32, such as control to drive the movable body 32 to return it to its initial position and control to perform a predetermined operation check.

Then, it is determined whether the timer interrupt flag is on or not (step S73). The timer interrupt flag is set to the on state every time a predetermined time (e.g., 2 milliseconds) elapses, for example based on the register setting of the CTC. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off (step S73; No), the process of step S73 is repeatedly executed and the system waits.

In addition, on the performance control board 12 side, an interrupt occurs to receive a performance control command from the main board 11, in addition to a timer interrupt that occurs every time a predetermined time has elapsed. This interrupt occurs, for example, when the performance control INT signal from the main board 11 becomes ON. When an interrupt occurs due to the performance control INT signal becoming ON, the performance control CPU 120 automatically sets the interrupt to be prohibited, but if a CPU that does not automatically become interrupt prohibited is used, it is desirable to issue an interrupt prohibition command (DI command). In response to an interrupt due to the performance control INT signal becoming ON, the performance control CPU 120 executes, for example, a predetermined command reception interrupt process. In this command reception interrupt process, a performance control command is taken in from a predetermined input port that receives a control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15, among the input ports included in the I/O 125. The performance control command taken in at this time is stored in a performance control command reception buffer provided in, for example, the RAM 122. The performance control CPU 120 then sets the interrupt to permitted and ends the command reception interrupt process.

If the timer interrupt flag is on in step S73 (step S73; Yes), the timer interrupt flag is cleared to an off state (step S74), and a command analysis process is executed (step S75). In the command analysis process, for example, various presentation control commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11 and stored in the presentation control command reception buffer are read, and then settings and controls corresponding to the read presentation control commands are performed. For example, the read presentation control command is stored in a specified area of the RAM 122, or a reception flag provided in the RAM 122 is turned on so that which presentation control command was received and the contents specified by the presentation control command can be confirmed in the presentation control process process, etc. In addition, if the presentation 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 performance control process is executed (step S76). In the performance control process, for example, control is performed to operate various performance devices, such as the display operation of the performance 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-emitting elements such as the game effect lamp 9 and the decorative LEDs, and the driving operation of the movable body 32. In addition, judgments, decisions, settings, etc. are made regarding the control contents of the performance operations using the various performance devices in accordance with the performance control commands, etc. transmitted from the main board 11.

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

Figure 7 is a flow chart showing an example of the processing executed in step S76 of Figure 6 as the performance control process processing. In the performance control process processing shown in Figure 7, the performance control CPU 120 first executes a look-ahead preview setting process (step S161). In the look-ahead preview setting process, for example, judgments, decisions, settings, etc. for executing a look-ahead preview performance are made based on the performance control command at the time of the start winning transmitted from the main board 11. In addition, processing is executed to display a hold display based on the number of hold memories identified from the performance control command.

After executing the processing of step S161, the performance control CPU 120 selects and executes one of the processing of steps S170 to S177 as described below, depending on the value of a performance process flag provided in, for example, RAM 122.

The variable display start waiting process of step S170 is a process that is executed when the value of the presentation process flag is "0" (initial value). This variable display start waiting process includes a process of determining whether or not to start the variable display of the decorative pattern on the image display device 5 based on whether or not a command specifying the start of variable display has been received from the main board 11. If it is determined that the variable display of the decorative pattern on the image display device 5 should be started, the value of the presentation process flag is updated to "1" and the variable display start waiting process ends.

The variable display start setting process of step S171 is a process executed when the value of the performance process flag is "1". In this variable display start setting process, the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern (determined decorative pattern), the mode of the variable display of the decorative pattern, whether or not various performances such as reach performances and various advance notice performances are executed, and the mode and execution start timing are determined based on the display result and the variation pattern specified by the performance control command. Then, a performance control pattern (a collection of control data for instructing the display control unit 123 to execute a performance) that reflects the determined result is set. After that, based on the set performance control pattern, the display control unit 123 is instructed to start the execution of the variable display of the decorative pattern, the value of the performance process flag is updated to "2", and the variable display start setting process is terminated. In response to the instruction to start the execution of the variable display of the decorative pattern, the display control unit 123 starts the variable display of the decorative pattern on the image display device 5.

The variable display performance process of step S172 is a process executed when the performance process flag is "2". In this variable display performance process, the performance control CPU 120 instructs the display control unit 123 to display a performance image based on the performance control pattern set in step S171 on the display screen of the image display device 5, to drive the movable body 32, to output voice and sound effects from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the voice control board 13, and to turn on/off/blink the game effect lamp 9 and the decorative LED by outputting a command (illumination signal) to the lamp control board 14, thereby executing various performance controls during the variable display of the decorative pattern. After performing such performance control, for example, in response to the reading of an end code indicating the end of the variable display of the decorative pattern from the performance control pattern, or the reception of a command specifying the stop display of the fixed decorative pattern from the main board 11, the fixed decorative pattern, which is the display result of the decorative pattern, is stopped. When the final decorative pattern is displayed in a stopped state, the value of the performance process flag is updated to "3" and the performance process during variable display ends.

The special winning waiting process of step S173 is a process executed when the value of the performance process flag is "3". In this special winning waiting process, the performance control CPU 120 judges whether or not a performance control command specifying the start of a big win game state or a small win game state has been received from the main board 11. Then, when a performance control command specifying the start of a big win game state or a small win game state is received, if the command specifies the start of a big win game state, the value of the performance process flag is updated to "6". On the other hand, if the command specifies the start of a small win game state, the value of the performance process flag is updated to "4", which is a value corresponding to the small win performance process. In addition, when a command specifying the start of a big win game state or a small win game state is not received and the waiting time for receiving the command has elapsed, it is judged that the display result in the special game was "miss", and the value of the performance process flag is updated to the initial value "0". Once the value of the performance process flag is updated, the special drawing hit waiting process ends.

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

The small win end presentation process in step S175 is executed when the value of the presentation control process flag is "5". In this small win end presentation process, the presentation control CPU 120 sets a presentation control pattern corresponding to, for example, the end of a small win game state, and executes various presentation controls at the end of the small win game state based on the settings. After that, the value of the presentation process flag is updated to the initial value "0", and the small win end presentation process ends.

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

The ending presentation process of step S177 is executed when the value of the presentation process flag is "7". In this ending presentation process, the presentation control CPU 120 sets a presentation control pattern corresponding to, for example, the end of a jackpot gaming state, and executes various presentation controls for the ending presentation at the end of the jackpot gaming state based on the settings. After that, the value of the presentation process flag is updated to the initial value "0", and the ending presentation process is terminated.

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

The pachinko gaming machine 1 described above is a payout type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of gaming media as prizes when a prize is won, but it may also be an enclosed type gaming machine that encloses gaming media and awards points when a prize is won.

Only one type of pattern (for example, a symbol showing "- ") may be displayed during the variable display of the special pattern, and the variable display may be achieved by repeatedly displaying and extinguishing the pattern. Furthermore, even if the pattern is displayed during the variable display, the pattern may not be displayed when the variable display is stopped (the display result may not include the symbol showing "- ").

In the above basic explanation, a pachinko gaming machine 1 was shown as the gaming machine, but the present invention can also be applied to slot machines (e.g., slot machines equipped with one or more of big bonus, regular bonus, RT, AT, ART, CZ (hereinafter, bonus, etc.)) that can play a game in which medals are inserted and a predetermined bet amount is set, multiple types of symbols are rotated in response to the player's operation of the control lever, and when the symbols are stopped in response to the player's operation of the stop button, a specific combination of symbols is formed, and a predetermined number of medals is paid out to the player.

The programs and data for implementing the present invention are not limited to being distributed or provided to the computer device included in the pachinko gaming machine 1 by a removable recording medium, but may be distributed by being pre-installed in a storage device of the computer device or the like. Furthermore, the programs and data for implementing the present invention may be distributed by being downloaded from another device on a network connected via a communication line or the like by providing a communication processing unit.

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

In this specification, expressions of comparison of various percentages such as the execution percentage of effects (such as "high", "low", "different", etc.) may include one being a "0%" percentage. For example, this also includes one being a "0%" percentage and the other being a "100%" percentage or a percentage less than "100%".

(Explanation regarding characteristic part 001IW)
Next, the characteristic part 001IW of this embodiment will be described. In the characteristic part 001IW, when the display result of the special symbol becomes "jackpot" and the game state is controlled to the jackpot game state, the game state is controlled to the probability variable state after the jackpot game state ends. The end condition of this probability variable state is that a predetermined number of special symbol games have been executed, and it is a so-called number-cut probability variable state. In this example, the expression "the result of the lottery is a win" may be used, which means that the display result of the special symbol game is a "jackpot", that is, the display result of the special symbol is determined (pre-determined) based on the random number value for determining the display result in the normal special symbol processing, and the determination result is a "jackpot". In this example, the expression "the result of the lottery is a non-win" may be used, which means that the display result of the special symbol game is a "miss", that is, the display result of the special symbol is determined (pre-determined) based on the random number value for determining the display result in the normal special symbol processing, and the determination result is a "miss".

(Front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 at the characteristic portion 001IW)
Fig. 8-1 is a front view of the pachinko game machine 1 in the characteristic part 001IW. As shown in Fig. 8-1, the pachinko game machine 1 in the characteristic part 001IW has an operation lever 001IW31C that can be held and tilted by a player attached to a predetermined position of the game machine frame 3 in the lower right of the play area. In the pachinko game machine 1 in the characteristic part 001IW shown in Fig. 8-1, the members with the same reference numerals as those in the pachinko game machine 1 shown in Fig. 1 have the same functions as the members described with reference to Fig. 1, and therefore will not be described.

Figure 8-2 is a front view of the pachinko game machine when the operating lever 001IW31C is operated. As shown in Figure 8-2, the operating lever 001IW31 is arranged so that the player can hold it and tilt it to the left. The operation of the operating lever 001IW31C is detected by a lever sensor (not shown), and the presentation control CPU 120 can perform processing such as executing presentations based on the detection signal from the lever sensor (a signal that is output when an operation by the player is detected and that appropriately indicates the operation content).

(Big hit determination table)
Fig. 8-3 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a jackpot determination table. As shown in Fig. 8-3, in this example, based on the random numbers for jackpot determination, it is determined that the probability of a jackpot is about 1/300 in a low probability state, and that the probability of a jackpot is about 1/30 in a high probability state.

In addition, the configuration is not limited to that shown in FIG. 8-3. For example, the probability of a jackpot may be different depending on whether the first special symbol is changed or the second special symbol is changed.

For example, if the setting can be set to one of a number of setting values with different degrees of advantage for the player, and a setting confirmation process or setting change process is executed when the power is turned on to the pachinko gaming machine 1, making it possible to confirm the current setting value or change the setting value, the probability of winning may differ depending on which setting value is set.

In addition, multiple types of jackpots may be provided, each with a different degree of advantage. Specifically, the number of rounds in the jackpot game and the game state after the jackpot game may be different depending on the jackpot type. In this case, when it is decided that a jackpot has occurred based on the hit determination random number, the type of jackpot is determined based on the type determination random number.

(Fluctuation pattern table)
FIG. 8-4 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a fluctuation pattern table in the feature part 001IW. Among these, FIG. 8-4(A) shows a specific example of a fluctuation pattern table for a miss used in a low probability state. Also, FIG. 8-4(B) shows a specific example of a fluctuation pattern table for a jackpot used in a low probability state. Also, FIG. 8-4(C) shows a specific example of a fluctuation pattern table for a miss used in a high probability state. Also, FIG. 8-4(D) shows a specific example of a fluctuation pattern table for a jackpot used in a high probability state.

In this example, as shown in Figure 8-4 (A), in the case of a miss in a low probability state, the fluctuation pattern is determined to be one of the following: fluctuation pattern PA1-1 (normal fluctuation), fluctuation pattern PA1-2 (shortened fluctuation), fluctuation pattern PA2-1 (normal reach), fluctuation pattern PA2-2 (long reach), fluctuation pattern PA2-3 (super reach A) and fluctuation pattern PA2-4 (super reach B).

In this example, as shown in FIG. 8-4 (B), if a jackpot occurs in a low probability state, the fluctuation pattern is determined to be one of the fluctuation patterns PB2-1 (normal reach), PB2-2 (long reach), PB2-3 (super reach A) and PB2-4 (super reach B).

In this example, as shown in Figure 8-4 (C), in the case of a miss in a high probability state, the fluctuation pattern is determined to be one of the fluctuation patterns PA1-1 (normal fluctuation), PA1-2 (shortened fluctuation), PA2-1 (normal reach), PA2-2 (long reach) and PA2-5 (super reach C).

In this example, as shown in FIG. 8-4 (D), if a jackpot occurs in a high probability state, the fluctuation pattern is determined to be one of the fluctuation patterns PB2-1 (normal reach), PB2-2 (long reach), and PB2-5 (super reach C).

In this example, as shown in Figure 8-4, multiple types of reach effects can be executed, and the expected probability of a jackpot increases in the order of normal reach < long reach < super reach.

In addition, in this example, as shown in FIG. 8-4, the types of super reaches that can be executed in the low probability state and the high probability state are different, and the variable periods (i.e., presentation periods) are different. This configuration allows for variation in the way the presentation is presented in the low probability state and the high probability state, increasing interest in the game.

In this example, in a low probability state, Super Reach A or Super Reach B can be executed as a super reach, and in a high probability state, only Super Reach C can be executed as a super reach, but this is not limited to the configuration, and multiple types of super reaches may be executed.

In addition, without being limited to the example shown in FIG. 8-4, for example, a variation pattern may be set in which a pseudo consecutive performance is executed once or multiple times and then a reach performance is executed, and the probability of developing into a jackpot expectation or a super reach with a high expectation may differ depending on the number of pseudo consecutive performances.

(Variable display start setting process)
Next, the variable display start setting process in the characteristic part 001IW will be described. Fig. 8-5 is a flow chart showing the variable display start setting process (step S171) in the performance control process shown in Fig. 7. In the variable display start setting process, the performance control CPU 120 first reads out a variable pattern command from the variable pattern command storage area (step 006IWS801).

Next, the performance control CPU 120 determines the display result (stopping pattern) of the decorative pattern according to the variation pattern command read in step 006IWS801 and the data stored in the display result designation command storage area (i.e., the received display result designation command), and stores data indicating the determined stopping pattern of the decorative pattern in the decorative pattern display result storage area (step 006IWS802).

In step 006IWS802, if the performance control CPU 120 receives a display result designation command indicating a "miss", it determines a combination of miss patterns in which the left, center, and right decorative patterns are completely mismatched, or a reach miss pattern combination in which only the left and right decorative patterns (specifically, the normal decorative patterns of "1" to "6" and "8" to "9" which are normally white) match. Also, if the performance control CPU 120 receives a display result designation command indicating a "jackpot", it determines a pattern combination in which the left, center, and right decorative patterns (specifically, the normal decorative patterns of "1" to "6" and "8" to "9" which are normally white) match.

Next, the performance control CPU 120 checks whether the variation pattern includes a Super Reach (step 006IWS803). If the variation pattern does not include a Super Reach, the process proceeds to step 006IWS809.

If the variation pattern includes a super reach, the performance control CPU 120 checks whether the game state is a high probability state (step 006IWS804). If the game state is not a high probability state, the process proceeds to step 006IWS808. Whether the game state is a high probability state can be checked, for example, by storing information that can identify the game state based on the received command and referring to that information in step 006IWS804.

If it is in a high probability state, the performance control CPU 120 checks whether the current performance mode is Powerful RUSH mode (step 006IWS805). If the current performance mode is "Powerful RUSH mode", it decides to execute a Super Reach C (Powerful RUSH) performance, and proceeds to step 006IWS809. On the other hand, if the current performance mode is not "Powerful RUSH mode", i.e., if it is "Pato Pato Attack mode", it decides to execute a Super Reach C (Pato Pato Attack) performance, and proceeds to step 006IWS809.

In this example, the "Powerful RUSH mode" and the "Pat Pat Attack mode" are provided as the presentation modes when the probability is high. The player can decide which presentation mode to use when the probability is high (details will be explained in the presentation mode decision process below). In step 006IWS805, the information that can identify the presentation mode stored in the presentation mode decision process is referenced, and it is confirmed which presentation mode has been set. In this example, the presentation mode is configured to be selectable when the probability is high, but it is not limited to this configuration. It may also be configured to be selectable when the game state is more advantageous than the normal state (low probability/low base state), such as a time-saving state (low probability/high base state) or a so-called small win rush state (high probability/low base state).

In this example, when the probability is high, the Super Reach C (Powerful RUSH) effect and the Super Reach C (Pato Pato Attack) effect can be executed as the Super Reach effect that notifies the winner, and either one is executed depending on the performance mode.

Also, in this example, the Super Reach C (Powerful RUSH) performance and the Super Reach C (Pato Pato Attack) performance are performances that are executed based on the same fluctuation pattern. For example, when the fluctuation pattern PA2-5 or fluctuation pattern PB2-5 shown in FIG. 8-4 is decided, if the performance mode is Powerful RUSH mode, the Super Reach C (Powerful RUSH) performance is executed, and if the performance mode is Pato Pato Attack mode, the Super Reach C (Pato Pato Attack) performance is executed. Therefore, the period from the start of fluctuation to the end of fluctuation is the same when the Super Reach C (Powerful RUSH) performance is executed based on one fluctuation pattern and when the Super Reach C (Pato Pato Attack) performance is executed based on that one fluctuation pattern. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8-4, when a Super Reach C (Powerful RUSH) or Super Reach C (Pato Pato Attack) effect is executed based on the fluctuation pattern PA2-5, the time is 80 seconds for both, and when a Super Reach C (Powerful RUSH) or Super Reach C (Pato Pato Attack) effect is executed based on the fluctuation pattern PB2-5, the time is 100 seconds for both. With this configuration, multiple effects can be executed based on the same fluctuation pattern, and a notice using a patrol lamp (details of which will be described later) in one of the effects can be left behind.

In this example, when the probability is high, either the Super Reach C (Pato Pato Attack) presentation or the Super Reach C (Powerful RUSH) presentation is executed depending on the presentation mode, and the player is prompted to press the push button 31B, and whether or not they have won is announced based on the fact that the press operation has been performed (or the action promotion period has passed). However, the present invention is not limited to this configuration, and for example, the player may be prompted to perform a rapid-fire operation instead of a press operation, and whether or not they have won is announced based on the fact that the rapid-fire operation that satisfies a predetermined execution condition has been performed (or the action promotion period has passed). In this case, for example, by determining either the press operation pattern or the rapid-fire operation pattern at different rates depending on the variable display result, the degree of expectation can be made different for each, which can increase interest.

Note that, regarding the repeated tapping operation, multiple types of conditions for notifying the success or failure of the operation (if the conditions are not met, the success or failure of the operation is not notified until the operation promotion period has elapsed) may be provided. For example, in a case where the operation promotion period is 4 seconds, three judgment timings are provided in advance as judgment timings for determining whether the conditions are met: a first judgment timing when the remaining period is 3.5 seconds, a second judgment timing when the remaining period is 2 seconds, and a third judgment timing when the remaining period is 1 second. Also, for example, the first judgment timing is associated with whether or not the pressing operation has been performed 30 times as the first judgment condition, the second judgment timing is associated with whether or not the pressing operation has been performed 20 times as the second judgment condition, and the third judgment timing is associated with whether or not the pressing operation has been performed 5 times as the third judgment condition. Then, in the variable display start setting process, if it is decided that the Super Reach C (Pato Pato Attack) or Super Reach C (Powerful RUSH) effect will be executed by a rapid-fire operation pattern, a further lottery will be used to decide which combination of judgment timing and judgment conditions will be used.

In this configuration, when the performance is executed with a pattern of repeated tapping operations by a combination of the first judgment timing and the first judgment condition, it is judged whether or not 30 press operations have been performed at the first judgment timing when the remaining period is 3.5 seconds after the start of the motion promotion period, and if 30 press operations have been performed, the execution condition is met and a notification of success or failure is made. On the other hand, if 30 press operations have not been performed at the first judgment timing, the notification of success or failure is not made at the first judgment timing, and a notification of success or failure is made at the timing when the motion promotion period has elapsed. Also, for example, when the performance is executed with a pattern of repeated tapping operations by a combination of the second judgment timing and the second judgment condition, it is judged whether or not 20 press operations have been performed at the second judgment timing when the remaining period is 2 seconds after the start of the motion promotion period, and if 20 press operations have been performed, the execution condition is met and a notification of success or failure is made. On the other hand, if the pressing operation has not been performed 20 times at the second judgment timing, the result is not announced at the second judgment timing, and the result is announced when the motion promotion period has elapsed. For example, when a performance is executed with a rapid-fire operation pattern that combines the third judgment timing and the third judgment condition, it is determined whether or not the pressing operation has been performed five times at the third judgment timing when the remaining period is one second after the start of the motion promotion period, and if the pressing operation has been performed five times, the execution condition is met and the result is announced. On the other hand, if the pressing operation has not been performed five times at the third judgment timing, the result is not announced at the third judgment timing, and the result is announced when the motion promotion period has elapsed.

The timing for determining the rapid-tap operation and the combination of the determination conditions can be determined at different rates depending on the result of the variable display, for example, to vary the degree of expectation and increase interest. Hereinafter, regarding rapid-tap operations, the satisfaction of the determination conditions at the timing for determining the operation is also referred to as the rapid-tap operation satisfying the execution condition, or the rapid-tap operation that satisfies the execution condition being performed.

In this example, the period during which the operation of the push button 31 by the player is effectively detected is also referred to as the valid operation period, and the period during which the player is prompted to operate the push button 31 is also referred to as the action prompting period. In this example, the action prompting period starts when the valid operation period starts, and ends when the valid operation period ends, so the valid operation period and the action prompting period can be read as interchangeable, but this is not limited to such a configuration. For example, the action prompting period may start a predetermined period (e.g., one second) after the start of the valid operation period, and may end a predetermined period (e.g., one second) before the end of the valid operation period. In this case, the part that says that a predetermined process is executed when the action prompting period ends may be read as a predetermined process is executed when the valid operation period ends, or may be read as a predetermined process is executed when the action prompting period ends.

Hereinafter, the presentation that notifies the player of a win or loss based on the player performing a specific action during the valid action period (or the valid action period has elapsed) is also referred to as a deciding action presentation. In this example, the deciding action presentation is configured to be able to execute a deciding button presentation that notifies the player of a win or loss based on the player operating the push button 31 (or the valid action period has elapsed), and a deciding lever presentation that notifies the player of a win or loss based on the player operating the operation lever 001IW31C (or the valid action period has elapsed). Of the deciding button presentations, a deciding button presentation that notifies the player of a win or loss based on the player pressing the push button 31 (single press operation) (or the valid action period has elapsed) is referred to as a deciding button presentation (single press), and a deciding button presentation that notifies the player of a win or loss based on the player pressing the push button 31 repeatedly (or the valid action period has elapsed) is referred to as a deciding button presentation (repeated press).

In this example, when a deciding action performance is executed, it is possible to execute an action promotion performance that displays an action promotion display encouraging the player to perform a specific action, and further, it is configured to execute a pre-action promotion performance that displays a specific suggestion display prior to executing the action promotion performance, suggesting that the action promotion performance will be executed.

If it is determined in step 006IWS804 that the probability is not high (N in step 006IWS804), i.e., the fluctuation pattern is a Super Reach and the probability is low, the performance control CPU 120 determines the performance pattern of the deciding action performance to be executed during the Super Reach performance (step 006IWS808). Then, the process proceeds to step 006IWS809.

In step 006IWS808, the presentation pattern is determined by referring to the deciding action presentation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 8-6, for example. Of the deciding action presentation pattern determination tables shown in FIG. 8-6, FIG. 8-6(A) shows the deciding action presentation pattern determination table [Super Reach A] used when the variation pattern is Super Reach A (i.e. PA2-3 or PB2-3), and FIG. 8-6(B) shows the deciding action presentation pattern determination table [Super Reach B] used when the variation pattern is Super Reach B (i.e. PA2-4 or PB2-4).

In this example, when the probability is low, the Super Reach A (first battle) effect and the Super Reach B (second battle) effect can be executed as the Super Reach effect that notifies the winner, and either one is executed depending on the fluctuation pattern. Note that this is not limited to the configuration of this example, and it may be configured to execute either the Super Reach A (first battle) effect or the Super Reach B (second battle) effect depending on the presentation mode for the low probability state when a specific fluctuation pattern is present, just as when the probability is high.

In this example, battle effects are executed in Super Reach A and Super Reach B, but because the effects are different, when distinguishing between the two, the battle effect executed in Super Reach A is referred to as the first battle effect, and the battle effect executed in Super Reach B is referred to as the second battle effect.

In this example, as shown in FIG. 8-6(A), a deciding button effect (single press) and a deciding lever effect can be executed as deciding action effects executed during a Super Reach A (first battle) effect. Also, as shown in FIG. 8-6(A), when distinguishing deciding action effects executed during Super Reach effects other than the Super Reach A (first battle) effect, the former is also called the first battle deciding button effect (single press) and the latter is also called the first battle deciding lever effect.

Also, as shown in FIG. 8-6(A), the first battle deciding lever effect is configured to have a higher probability of being selected in the event of a big win and a lower probability of being selected in the event of a miss than the first battle deciding button effect (single press), thereby increasing the likelihood of a big win. This configuration allows the player to pay attention to which effect pattern will result in the deciding action effect being executed in the Super Reach A (first battle) effect.

In this example, as shown in FIG. 8-6(B), the deciding action effects executed during the Super Reach B (second battle) performance can be a deciding button effect (single press) and a deciding button effect (repeated taps). Also, as shown in FIG. 8-6(B), when distinguishing the deciding action effects executed during Super Reach performances other than the Super Reach B (second battle) performance, the former is also called the second battle deciding button effect (single press) and the latter is also called the second battle deciding button effect (repeated taps).

Also, as shown in FIG. 8-6(B), the second battle deciding button presentation (single press) is configured to have a higher probability of being selected in the event of a big win and a lower probability of being selected in the event of a miss than the second battle deciding button presentation (repeated taps), thereby increasing the likelihood of a big win. With this configuration, even in the Super Reach B (second battle) presentation, it is possible to draw attention to which presentation pattern will result in the deciding action presentation.

Here, we will explain modified examples of the deciding action presentation. In this example, the Super Reach B (second battle) presentation is configured to have a higher chance of winning than the Super Reach A (first battle) presentation (see Figure 8-4), but the chance of winning may be partially swapped depending on the pattern of the deciding action presentation executed during the Super Reach presentation. For example, as in the modified example shown in Figure 8-6 (C), when the first battle deciding lever presentation is executed in the Super Reach A (first battle) presentation, the chance of winning may be higher than when the Super Reach B (second battle) presentation is executed. With this configuration, the sense of expectation can be maintained even when the Super Reach A (first battle) presentation is executed, and interest can be increased.

In step 006IWS809, the performance control CPU 120 selects a process table according to the variation pattern and the determined content of the performance (step 006IWS809).

Then, the performance control CPU 120 starts the process timer for process data 1 of the selected process table (step 006IWS810).

The process table is a table in which process data is set that the performance control CPU 120 refers to when controlling the performance device. That is, the performance control CPU 120 controls the performance device (performance parts) such as the image display device 5 according to the process data set in the process table. The process table is composed of data that is a collection of multiple combinations of process timer setting values, display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data. The display control execution data includes data indicating the manner of change that constitutes the change manner during the variable display time (variation time) of the variable display of the decorative pattern. Specifically, data related to the change of the display screen of the image display device 5 is included. In addition, the process timer setting value is set to the change time for that change manner. The performance control CPU 120 refers to the process table and controls the display of the decorative pattern in the change manner set in the display control execution data for the time set in the process timer setting value. In addition, the process table is stored in the ROM in the performance control board 80. In addition, a process table is prepared according to each change pattern.

The process table used when controlling the performance of a variation pattern involving a reach performance has process data set therein which indicates that the left pattern is to be stopped and displayed when a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the variation, and that the right pattern is to be stopped and displayed when a further predetermined time has elapsed. In addition, instead of setting the pattern to be stopped and displayed in the process table, an image for displaying the pattern may be generated by synthesizing according to the determined stopping pattern, or the provisional stopping pattern in the pseudo consecutive or sliding performance.

The performance control CPU 120 also controls the performance devices (image display device 5 as a performance component, various lamps as performance components, and speakers 8L, 8R as performance components) according to the contents of process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1) (step 006IWS811). For example, it outputs a command to the display control unit 123 to display an image corresponding to a fluctuation pattern on the image display device 5. It also outputs a control signal (lamp control execution data) to the lamp control board 14 to control the lighting/extinguishing of various lamps. It also outputs a control signal (sound number data) to the audio control board 13 to output audio from the speakers 8L, 8R.

By executing the processing of step 006IWS811, a performance is realized according to the variation pattern and the content decided to be executed.

Next, the performance control CPU 120 sets the variable time timer to a value equivalent to the variable time specified by the variable pattern command (step 006IWS812).

Then, the performance control CPU 120 sets the value of the performance control process flag to a value corresponding to the performance processing during variable display (step S172) (step 006IWS813).

(Rendering mode determination process)
Next, a description will be given of a rendering mode determination process executed in the ending rendering process in the characteristic part 001IW. FIG. 8-7 is a flow chart showing an example of the rendering mode determination process executed in the ending rendering process.

In the presentation mode determination process, the presentation control CPU 120 checks whether or not the presentation mode determination period is in progress, during which the player can determine the presentation mode by operating the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B (step 006IWS901). If the presentation mode determination period is not in progress, the presentation mode determination process ends.

During the presentation mode determination period, the presentation control CPU 120 checks whether an operation on the stick controller 31A has been detected (step 006IWS902). If an operation has been detected, the presentation control CPU 120 selects, in accordance with the operation, either an image corresponding to the presentation mode "Powerful RUSH mode" displayed on the image display device 5 or an image corresponding to the presentation mode "Pat-Pat-Attack mode" and highlights the selected image (step 006IWS903).

Then, the performance control CPU 120 checks whether an operation on the push button 31B has been detected (step 006IWS904). If an operation has been detected, the performance control CPU 120 determines the performance mode corresponding to the selected image highlighted on the image display device 5 (step 006IWS906). In step 006IWS906, information that can identify the determined performance mode is stored. Thereafter, the performance mode determination process ends.

If no operation of the push button 31B is detected, the performance control CPU 120 checks whether it is the end timing of the performance mode determination period (step 006IWS904). If it is not the end timing, the performance mode determination process ends as is, and if it is the end timing, the performance mode corresponding to the selected image highlighted on the image display device 5 is determined (step 006IWS906), and the performance mode determination process ends.

(Example of performance)
Next, a specific example of the effects will be described with reference to the figures. First, the Super Reach B (second battle) effects executed in the low probability state will be described with reference to Figures 8-8 to 8-20. Note that in each figure, the screen transitions in ascending order of (1), (2), and (3).

(Super Reach B (2nd Battle) effect executed with low probability)
Figures 8-8 to 8-20 are explanatory diagrams showing specific examples of Super Reach B (second battle) executed in a low probability state.

When the second battle deciding button presentation (single press) is executed as the deciding action presentation in the Super Reach B (second battle) presentation, the screen transitions in the order of Fig. 8-8 (1) to (8), Fig. 8-9 (9) to (16), Fig. 8-10 (17) to (19), Fig. 8-11 (20) to (27), Fig. 8-12 (28) to (35), Fig. 8-13 (36) to (43), Fig. 8-17 (68) to (74) among Fig. 8-8 to Fig. 8-20. After that, if the result of the change display is a jackpot, the screen transitions in the order of Fig. 8-18 (75) to (82), Fig. 8-19 (83) to (88), and if the result of the change display is a miss, the screen transitions in the order of Fig. 8-20 (89) to (94).

In addition, in the Super Reach B (second battle) presentation, when the second battle deciding button presentation (repeated tap) is executed as the deciding action presentation, the screen transitions in the order of Fig. 8-8 (1) to (8), Fig. 8-9 (9) to (16), Fig. 8-10 (17) to (19), Fig. 8-14 (44) to (52), Fig. 8-15 (52) to (59), Fig. 8-16 (60) to (67), Fig. 8-17 (68) to (74) among Fig. 8-8 to Fig. 8-20. After that, if the result of the variable display is a jackpot, the screen transitions in the order of Fig. 8-18 (75) to (82), Fig. 8-19 (83) to (88), and if the result of the variable display is a miss, the screen transitions in the order of Fig. 8-20 (89) to (94).

In the example shown in Figures 8-8 to 8-20, after a losing symbol ("327") is displayed on the image display device 5 as the display result of the previous variable display (Figure 8-8 (1)), a variable display based on a jackpot of variable pattern PB2-4 (Super Reach B) or a miss of variable pattern PA2-4 (Super Reach B) is started (Figure 8-8 (2)).

Next, when the left and right decorative symbols reach the "2" state (Fig. 8-8(3)), a normal reach effect is executed in which the center decorative symbol scrolls at a slow speed, and then the image display device 5 goes white and a development preview effect begins (Fig. 8-8(4)).

In the development preview performance, first the first ally character image 006IWC01 appears (Fig. 8-8(4)), followed by the second ally character image 006IWC02 (Fig. 8-8(5)). Next, the word "Develop" is displayed superimposed on the first ally character image 006IWC01 and the second ally character image 006IWC02 (Fig. 8-8(6)). Next, the first mini character image 006IWC04 is displayed to grow superimposed on the first ally character image 006IWC01, the second ally character image 006IWC02, and the word "Develop" (Fig. 8-8(7)), and eventually the first mini character image 006IWC04 grows to fill the entire screen (Fig. 8-8(8)).

After that, when the second battle performance of Super Reach B starts, the multiplied first mini character images 006IWC04 gradually disappear (Figure 8-9 (9)), and eventually a performance display is performed in which all of the first mini character images 006IWC04 have disappeared (Figure 8-9 (10)). This configuration reduces the sense of incongruity when switching from the development preview performance image to the Super Reach image, and makes the series of events from the development preview performance to the Super Reach appear natural.

Next, an effect is displayed in which the second ally character image 006IWC02 lands on the ground (Figure 8-9 (11)), and the upper body of the second ally character image 006IWC02 is enlarged and a background image including multiple star shapes corresponding to the second ally character image 006IWC02 is displayed (Figure 8-9 (12)).

Next, the second ally character image 006IWC02 and the enemy character image 006IWC11 face each other, and the word "VS" is displayed, indicating that a battle is about to begin (Figure 8-9 (13)).

Next, the enemy character image 006IWC11 attacks the second ally character image 006IWC02 (specifically, emits a beam of light from its fingertips) (Figure 8-9 (14)). At this time, the second ally character image 006IWC02 is in a state where it is blocking the attack by using the center decoration pattern "9" (or a pattern image corresponding to the center decoration pattern "9") as a shield (Figure 8-9 (14)).

In this example, the decorative symbols are displayed in the order of "1," "2," "3," "4," "5," "6," "7," "8," and "9," and after "9," they are displayed again in the order starting with "1." In the example shown in Figures 8-8 to 8-20, the decorative symbols on the left and right are "2," which is in a reach state, so the center decorative symbol "9" displayed in Figure 8-9 (14) is the center decorative symbol that is displayed two symbols before the center decorative symbol "2" that results in the jackpot symbol combination "222."

Next, an effect is displayed in which an attack from the enemy character image 006IWC11 to the second ally character image 006IWC02 (specifically, a beam of light emitted from the fingertip) destroys the middle decoration symbol "9" that was acting as a shield. At this time, the middle decoration symbol "9" appears destroyed (Figure 8-9 (15)). Then, the second ally character image 006IWC02 is enlarged and a background image including multiple stars corresponding to the second ally character image 006IWC02 is displayed (Figure 8-9 (16)).

Then, the second ally character image 006IWC02 begins an attack on the enemy character image 006IWC11 (specifically, punches him) (Fig. 8-10 (17)). Then, the opposing enemy character image 006IWC11 is displayed from the front (Fig. 8-10 (18)), and a decorative pattern "1" appears in front of the enemy character image 006IWC11 (Fig. 8-10 (19)).

The decorative pattern "1" displayed in FIG. 8-10 (19) is the decorative pattern displayed just before the decorative pattern "2" that results in the jackpot pattern combination "222." Therefore, a jackpot is announced when the decorative pattern "1" displayed in FIG. 8-10 (19) is destroyed and the next decorative pattern "2" is displayed.

If it is decided that the second battle deciding button presentation (single press) will be executed as the deciding move presentation, then after the screen shown in FIG. 8-10 (19), the screens will transition in the order of FIG. 8-11 (20) to (27), FIG. 8-12 (28) to (35), FIG. 8-13 (36) to (43), and FIG. 8-17 (68) to (74). If it is decided that the second battle deciding button presentation (repeated taps) will be executed as the deciding move presentation, then after the screen shown in FIG. 8-10 (19), the screens will transition in the order of FIG. 8-14 (44) to (51), FIG. 8-15 (52) to (59), FIG. 8-16 (60) to (67), and FIG. 8-17 (68) to (74).

First, we will explain the case where the second battle deciding button performance (single press) is executed. When the second battle deciding button performance (single press) is executed, the action prompting pre-performance corresponding to the second battle deciding button performance (single press) is executed before the action prompting performance corresponding to the second battle deciding button performance (single press) is executed.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8-11 (20), the image display device 5 displays a special covering image that appears as a radially spreading flash of light superimposed on the enemy character image 006IWC11. Because the special covering image displayed here is opaque, it is superimposed and a part of the enemy character image 006IWC11 cannot be seen.

Next, as shown in FIG. 8-11 (21), the special covered image is enlarged and a brush image 001IWG04 resembling a brush is displayed superimposed on the special covered image. Note that at the timing shown in FIG. 8-11 (21), the special covered image has not been enlarged to cover the entire display area, and a portion of the radial pattern background image (i.e., the image related to the battle effect) can be seen.

Next, as shown in FIG. 8-11 (22), the special covering image is enlarged to cover the entire display area (i.e., the images related to the battle effects are covered and cannot be seen), and an effect is displayed in which the superimposed brush image 001IWG04 writes the character "一". At this time, a light-emitting effect image may be displayed on the part traced by the brush image 001IWG04 or around it. Then, when the character "一" has been written, as shown in FIG. 8-11 (23), the brush image 001IWG04 is erased and the character display "一" is displayed.

In this example, as shown in Figures 8-11 (22) and (23), when the character display "一" is displayed, the brush image 001IWG04 (and furthermore, a light-emitting effect image) is displayed as a display effect that emphasizes the character display "一". Also, when the character display "撃" (described below) is displayed, the brush image 001IWG04 (and furthermore, a light-emitting effect image) is displayed as a display effect that emphasizes the character display "撃". With this configuration, the character displays "一" and "撃" can each be made to stand out, enhancing the display effect.

Next, the character display "一" that was displayed in a non-transparent manner until the timing shown in FIG. 8-11 (23) changes to a transparent manner (for example, it may change so that the transparency gradually increases, or it may change to a transparent manner immediately), and an effect display is performed in which the image related to the battle effect displayed in the lower layer can be seen through the character display "一" (FIG. 8-11 (24)). In this example, the character display and the special covering image are displayed in a higher layer than the image related to the battle effect, and the character display portion of the character display and the special covering image changes to a transparent manner, thereby making the image related to the battle effect displayed in the lower layer visible, but the present invention is not limited to this configuration, and for example, a so-called mask function may be used to display an effect display in which the image related to the battle effect is superimposed on the character display (i.e., in the shape of the character display). The effect display in which the character display changes to a transparent manner, which will be described later, may also be configured in a similar manner.

Next, as shown in FIG. 8-11 (25), the character display "一" in a transparent mode is enlarged, and an effect display is performed in which the area of the image related to the battle effect that can be seen through the enlarged character display "一" is also enlarged.

Next, as shown in FIG. 8-11 (26), the special cover image that covered the entire display area of the image display device 5 and the character display "1" that was displayed superimposed on the special cover image are erased, and an effect display is performed in which the image related to the battle effect that was displayed on the lower layer is displayed without being obstructed. At the timing shown in FIG. 8-11 (26), an effect display is performed in which the enemy character image 006IWC11 is positioned using the center decoration pattern "1" as a shield as a battle effect.

Next, as shown in FIG. 8-11 (27), the special covering image, which appears as a radially spreading flash of light, is displayed superimposed on the enemy character image 006IWC11. Again, the special covering image is non-transparent, so it is superimposed and part of the enemy character image 006IWC11 is not visible.

Next, as shown in FIG. 8-12 (28), the special covered image is enlarged and an effect display is performed in which the brush image 001IWG04 is superimposed on the special covered image along with an image in which the last stroke of the character "attack" is missing. Note that at the timing shown in FIG. 8-12 (28), the special covered image has not been enlarged to cover the entire display area, and the effect display allows part of the radial pattern background image (i.e., the image related to the battle effect) to be seen.

Next, as shown in FIG. 8-12 (29), the special covering image is enlarged to cover the entire display area (i.e., the images related to the battle effects are covered and cannot be seen), and an effect is displayed in which the superimposed brush image 001IWG04 writes the last stroke of the character "attack". At this time, a light-emitting effect image may be displayed on or around the part traced by the brush image 001IWG04. Then, when the character "attack" is finished, as shown in FIG. 8-12 (30), the brush image 001IWG04 is erased and the character display "attack" is displayed.

Next, the character display "attack", which was displayed in a non-transparent manner up until the timing shown in FIG. 8-12 (30), changes to a transparent manner (for example, it may change so that the transparency gradually increases, or it may change to a transparent manner immediately), and an effect display is performed in which the image related to the battle effect displayed on the lower layer can be seen through the character display "attack" (FIG. 8-12 (31)).

Next, as shown in FIG. 8-12 (32), the character display "attack" in a transparent state is enlarged, and an effect display is performed in which the area of the image related to the battle effect that can be seen through the enlarged character display "attack" is also enlarged.

Next, as shown in FIG. 8-12 (33), the special covering image that covered the entire display area of the image display device 5 and the character display "ATTACK" that was displayed superimposed on the special covering image are erased, and an effect display is performed in which the image related to the battle effect that was displayed on the lower layer is displayed without being obstructed. At the timing shown in FIG. 8-12 (33), an effect display is performed in which the second ally character image 006IWC02 clenches its fist as a battle effect.

Next, as shown in FIG. 8-12 (34), a special energy image 006IWG05 is displayed in a transparent manner, superimposed on the right fist of the second ally character image 006IWC02. After that, a display display is performed in which the display area of the image display device 5 is whited out. In this example, the operation promotion pre-performance is not suddenly executed when the image related to the battle performance shown in FIG. 8-12 (33) is displayed, but rather, as shown in FIG. 8-12 (34), the special energy image 006IWG05 used in the operation promotion pre-performance is displayed when the image related to the battle performance is displayed, and then the operation promotion pre-performance starts. This configuration can reduce the sense of discomfort caused by the transition of the performance (i.e., the change of the image).

Next, as shown in FIG. 8-12 (35), only the special energy image 006IWG05 displayed in the center of the display area of the image display device 5 continues to be displayed, and a background image depicting multiple star shapes is displayed in place of the performance image related to the battle performance that was displayed in the lower layer. At this time, a push button image 006IWG02 that imitates the push button 31B is also displayed in the center position of the special energy image 006IWG05.

The push button image 006IWG02 can be displayed in an inactive state, which indicates that the detection of the operation is inactive, and an active state, which indicates that the detection of the operation is active. In this example, the push button image 006IWG02 in an active state with the text display "PUSH" as shown in FIG. 8-13 (43) is the active state, and the push button image 006IWG02 in an active state without the text display "PUSH" as shown in FIG. 8-12 (35) is the inactive state. Also, in this example, when the push button image 006IWG02 is displayed in an active state as shown in FIG. 8-13 (43), a meter image indicating the remaining period of the active operation period is displayed at the same time.

Next, as shown in FIG. 8-13 (36), a presentation is performed in which the inactive push button image 006IWG02 located at the center of the special energy image 006IWG05 absorbs the surrounding special energy images 006IWG05 and expands, and then the display area of the image display device 5 is whited out.

Next, as shown in FIG. 8-13 (37), in the display area of the image display device 5, the previously displayed character display "Ichi" and character display "Geki" are combined to produce the character display "Ichi Geki" on a black background image, and a pattern consisting of multiple stars is displayed superimposed on the character display "Ichi Geki", and further superimposed on the pattern is a medium-sized inactive push button image 006IWG02.

Next, as shown in FIG. 8-13 (38), the inactive push button image 006IWG02 changes from medium size to small size, and then, as shown in FIG. 8-13 (39), the push button image 006IWG02 changes from small size to extra small size.

Then, in a complete reversal, the inactive push button image 006IWG02 changes from tiny to medium size as shown in FIG. 8-13 (40), and then, as shown in FIG. 8-13 (41), the push button image 006IWG02 changes from medium to large size. At this time, just like the push button image 006IWG02, the text display "One Strike" changes from its previous medium size (as shown in FIG. 8-16 (37)) to large size. Also at this time, the text display "One Strike" changes from its previous unfilled state (as shown in FIG. 8-13 (37)) to a filled-in state.

Next, as shown in FIG. 8-13 (42), the inactive push button image 006IWG02 and the text display "One Strike" are erased, and an effect display is performed in which a pattern consisting of multiple stars is enlarged and displayed.

Next, as shown in FIG. 8-13 (43), a battle effect is displayed in which the attack by the second ally character image 006IWC02 reaches the center decoration pattern "1," and a push button image 006IWG02 with the text display "PUSH" is displayed as an action promotion effect (i.e., the push button image 006IWG02 in the active state is displayed). At this time, a meter image showing the remaining time of the active action period is also displayed.

As described above, when executing the second battle deciding button effect (single press), the action prompting pre-effects shown in Figures 8-11 (20) to 8-13 (42) are executed before executing the action prompting effect shown in Figure 8-13 (43).

Next, a case where the second battle deciding button effect (repeated hits) is executed as the deciding action effect will be described. Even when the second battle deciding button effect (repeated hits) is executed, a pre-action promotion effect corresponding to the second battle deciding button effect (repeated hits) is executed before the action promotion effect corresponding to the second battle deciding button effect (repeated hits) is executed.

Specifically, after the scene shown in FIG. 8-11 (20), as shown in FIG. 8-14 (44), a special covering image that appears as a radially spreading flash of light is displayed on the image display device 5 superimposed on the enemy character image 006IWC11. Because the special covering image displayed here is opaque, it is superimposed and part of the enemy character image 006IWC11 cannot be seen.

Next, as shown in FIG. 8-14 (45), the special covering image is enlarged and an effect display is performed in which the brush image 001IWG04 is superimposed on the special covering image along with an image in which the last stroke of the character "連" is missing. Note that at the timing shown in FIG. 8-14 (45), the special covering image has not been enlarged to cover the entire display area, and the effect display allows part of the radial pattern background image (i.e., the image related to the battle effect) to be seen.

Next, as shown in FIG. 8-14 (46), the special covering image is enlarged to cover the entire display area (i.e., the images related to the battle effects are covered and cannot be seen), and an effect display is performed in which the superimposed brush image 001IWG04 writes the last stroke of the character "ren". At this time, a light-emitting effect image may be displayed on the part traced by the brush image 001IWG04 or around it. Then, when the character "ren" is finished being written, as shown in FIG. 8-14 (47), the brush image 001IWG04 is erased and the character display "ren" is displayed.

Next, the character display "連" that was displayed in a non-transparent manner up until the timing shown in FIG. 8-14 (47) changes to a transparent manner (for example, it may change so that the transparency gradually increases, or it may change to a transparent manner immediately), and an effect display is performed in which the image related to the battle effect displayed on the lower layer can be seen through the character display "連" (FIG. 8-14 (48)).

Next, as shown in FIG. 8-14 (49), the character display "連" in a transparent mode is enlarged, and an effect display is performed in which the area of the image related to the battle effect that can be seen through the enlarged character display "連" is also enlarged.

Next, as shown in FIG. 8-14 (50), the special covering image that covered the entire display area of the image display device 5 and the character display "RENA" that was displayed superimposed on the special covering image are erased, and an effect display is performed in which the image related to the battle effect that was displayed on the lower layer is displayed without being obstructed. At the timing shown in FIG. 8-14 (50), an effect display is performed in which the enemy character image 006IWC11 is positioned using the center decoration pattern "1" as a shield as a battle effect.

Next, as shown in FIG. 8-14 (51), the special cover image is displayed again superimposed on the enemy character image 006IWC11. Again, the special cover image is non-transparent, so the image is superimposed and part of the enemy character image 006IWC11 is not visible.

Next, as shown in FIG. 8-15 (52), the special covered image is enlarged and an effect display is performed in which the brush image 001IWG04 is superimposed on the special covered image along with an image of the character "Uchi" with the last stroke missing. Note that at the timing shown in FIG. 8-15 (52), the special covered image has not been enlarged to cover the entire display area, and the effect display allows part of the radial pattern background image (i.e., the image related to the battle effect) to be seen.

Next, as shown in FIG. 8-15 (53), the special covering image is enlarged to cover the entire display area (i.e., the images related to the battle effects are covered and cannot be seen), and an effect is displayed in which the superimposed brush image 001IWG04 writes the last stroke of the character "uda". At this time, a light-emitting effect image may be displayed on the part traced by the brush image 001IWG04 or around it. Then, when the character "uda" is finished being written, as shown in FIG. 8-15 (54), the brush image 001IWG04 is erased and the character display "uda" is displayed.

Next, the character display "HITTING", which was displayed in a non-transparent manner up until the timing shown in FIG. 8-15 (54), changes to a transparent manner (for example, it may change so that the transparency gradually increases, or it may change to a transparent manner immediately), and an effect display is performed in which the image related to the battle effect displayed in the lower layer can be seen through the character display "HITTING" (FIG. 8-15 (55)).

Next, as shown in FIG. 8-15 (56), the character display "HIT" in a transparent state is enlarged, and an effect display is performed in which the area of the image related to the battle effect that can be seen through the enlarged character display "HIT" is also enlarged.

Next, as shown in FIG. 8-15 (57), the special covering image that covered the entire display area of the image display device 5 and the character display "HIT" that was displayed superimposed on the special covering image are erased, and an effect display is performed in which the image related to the battle effect that was displayed on the lower layer is displayed without being obstructed. At the timing shown in FIG. 8-15 (57), an effect display is performed in which the second ally character image 006IWC02 clenches its fist as a battle effect.

Next, as shown in FIG. 8-15 (58), a display effect is displayed in which the special energy image 006IWG05 is displayed in a transparent manner superimposed on the right fist of the second ally character image 006IWC02. After that, a display effect is displayed in which the display area of the image display device 5 is whited out. In this example, the operation promotion pre-performance is not suddenly executed when the image related to the battle performance shown in FIG. 8-12 (57) is displayed, but rather, as shown in FIG. 8-15 (58), the special energy image 006IWG05 used in the operation promotion pre-performance is displayed when the image related to the battle performance is displayed, and then the operation promotion pre-performance starts. This configuration can reduce the sense of discomfort caused by the transition of the performance (i.e., the change of the image).

Next, as shown in FIG. 8-15 (59), only the special energy image 006IWG05 displayed in the center of the display area of the image display device 5 continues to be displayed, and a background image depicting multiple stars is displayed in place of the performance image related to the battle performance that was displayed in the lower layer. At this time, the inactive push button image 006IWG02 is displayed in the center position of the special energy image 006IWG05.

Next, as shown in FIG. 8-16 (60), the inactive push button image 006IWG02 located at the center of the special energy image 006IWG05 is displayed in such a way that it absorbs the surrounding special energy image 006IWG05 and expands, and then the display area of the image display device 5 is whited out.

Next, as shown in FIG. 8-16 (61), in the display area of the image display device 5, the previously displayed character display "CONTINUOUS" and character display "HITACHI" are combined to produce the character display "CONTINUOUS" on a black background image, and a pattern of multiple superimposed stars is displayed on the character display "CONTINUOUS", and further superimposed on the pattern is a medium-sized inactive push button image 006IWG02.

Next, as shown in FIG. 8-16 (62), the inactive push button image 006IWG02 changes from medium size to small size, and then, as shown in FIG. 8-16 (63), the inactive push button image 006IWG02 changes from small size to extra small size.

Then, in a complete reversal, the inactive push button image 006IWG02 changes from tiny to medium size as shown in FIG. 8-16 (64), and then the inactive push button image 006IWG02 changes from medium to large size as shown in FIG. 8-16 (65). At this time, just like the push button image 006IWG02, the text display "repeated hits" changes from its previous medium size (as shown in FIG. 8-16 (61)) to large size. Also at this time, the text display "repeated hits" changes from its previous unfilled state (as shown in FIG. 8-16 (61)) to a filled-in state.

Next, as shown in FIG. 8-16 (66), the push button image 006IWG02 and the text display "Continuous hit" are erased, and an effect display is performed in which a pattern of multiple superimposed stars is enlarged and displayed.

Next, as shown in FIG. 8-16 (67), a battle effect is displayed in which the attack by the second ally character image 006IWC02 reaches the center decoration pattern "1," and a push button image 006IWG02 with the text display "PUSH" is displayed as an action promotion effect (i.e., the push button image 006IWG02 in an active state is displayed). At this time, a meter image showing the remaining time of the active action period is also displayed.

As described above, when executing the second battle deciding button effect (repeated taps), the action prompting pre-effects shown in Figures 8-14 (44) to 8-16 (67) are executed before executing the action prompting effect shown in Figure 8-16 (67).

Next, the performance after the action prompting performance corresponding to the deciding action performance in the Super Reach B (second battle) performance is executed will be described. When the action prompting performance shown in FIG. 8-13 (43) or FIG. 8-16 (67) is started, as shown in FIG. 8-17 (68) to (74), the remaining amount of the meter gradually decreases as the effective action period elapses, and the performance display in which the central decorative pattern "1" that has become a shield gradually separates is performed. At this time, the effective mode push button image 006IWG02 is displayed repeatedly in a mode in which the pressed part of the push button 31B is lit (FIG. 8-17 (68) (70) (72) (74)) and a mode in which it is unlit (FIG. 8-17 (69) (71) (73)).

In this example, the action prompting effect is configured to be executed in a common manner whether the second battle deciding button effect (single press) or the second battle deciding button effect (repeated taps) is executed, but the configuration is not limited to this, and the action prompting effect may be executed in a different manner for each effect. For example, in the case of the second battle deciding button effect (repeated taps), text or an image suggesting repeated taps may be displayed in the action prompting effect.

When a pressing operation corresponding to the deciding action effect or a rapid-fire operation that satisfies the execution conditions is performed during the period shown in Figure 8-17 (68) to (74), the effect display shown in Figure 8-18 (75) or Figure 8-20 (89) is immediately performed depending on the variable display result.

In the case of a jackpot of the variation pattern PB2-4 (Super Reach B), when a pressing operation corresponding to the deciding action performance or a rapid-fire operation that satisfies the execution condition is performed during the effective action period (or when the effective action period has elapsed), a background image with a radial pattern is displayed on the image display device 5 (Fig. 8-18 (75)), and a moving body performance is executed in which the moving body 32 moves from the initial position to a performance position on the front of the image display device 5 (Fig. 8-18 (76)). Next, the moving body 32 stops at the performance position on the front of the image display device 5 for a predetermined period of time (Fig. 8-18 (77)).

Then, the movable body 32 is controlled to return from the presentation position to the initial position, and an attack from the second ally character image 006IWC02 to the enemy character image 006IWC11 becomes effective, the central decorative pattern "1" that was acting as a shield is destroyed, and a presentation is displayed in which the attacked enemy character image 006IWC11 is blown away (Figure 8-18 (78)).

Then, the second ally character image 006IWC02 is displayed in a jubilant manner (Fig. 8-18 (79)), and then a light effect image is displayed (Fig. 8-18 (80)) superimposed on the previous performance display (Fig. 8-18 (79)) including the second ally character image 006IWC02 and the enemy character image 006IWC11, and the light effect image is enlarged to cover the second ally character image 006IWC02 and the enemy character image 006IWC11 (Fig. 8-18 (81)). At this time, since the light effect image is opaque, the covered second ally character image 006IWC02 and the enemy character image 006IWC11 cannot be seen.

Next, after the light effect image covers the entire screen, a special display is performed in which the jackpot pattern "222" appears, including the center decoration pattern "2" that is displayed in the normal manner (Fig. 8-18 (82)). The jackpot pattern "222" is then gradually enlarged (Fig. 8-19 (83)) until it covers the entire screen (Fig. 8-19 (84)). After that, the jackpot pattern "222" is displayed at the same size as when the normal fluctuation was occurring before the reach was achieved, and is displayed as if it is swaying four times (Fig. 8-19 (85)).

Then, the jackpot symbol "222" is temporarily hidden and the text "Completely settled" is displayed (Fig. 8-19 (86)). Then, the image display device 5 goes white, the second battle effect of Super Reach B ends, and the jackpot symbol "222" is displayed temporarily (Fig. 8-19 (87)). After that, the jackpot symbol "222" is displayed temporarily (Fig. 8-19 (88)). Note that in this example, the temporarily displayed symbol is not a completely stopped symbol, but rather a symbol that is displayed while slightly shaking.

If the variation pattern PA2-4 (Super Reach B) is not achieved, when a pressing operation corresponding to the decisive action effect or a rapid-fire operation that satisfies the execution conditions is performed during the effective action period (or when the effective action period has elapsed), the attack from the second ally character image 006IWC02 to the enemy character image 006IWC11 is not effective, and the middle decorative pattern "1" that was acting as a shield is not destroyed and changes from the cracked state to the normal state again (Figure 8-20 (89)).

Next, the enemy character image 006IWC11 is displayed in a pose with both hands raised diagonally (Fig. 8-20 (90)), and the center decoration pattern "1" is displayed superimposed on the enemy character image 006IWC11 (Fig. 8-20 (91)). Then, after the center decoration pattern "1", which is a losing combination, is displayed swaying four times, the image display device 5 goes black (Fig. 8-20 (92)), and the second battle performance of Super Reach B ends.

When the second battle performance of Super Reach B ends, the same background image as when the normal fluctuation occurred before the reach was established is displayed, and the losing symbol "212" is temporarily displayed (Figure 8-20 (93)). After that, the losing symbol "212" is displayed (Figure 8-20 (94)).

In this example, as shown in Figures 8-8 to 8-20, during the execution period of the second battle performance of Super Reach B, before the execution of the action promotion performance, a pre-action promotion performance is executed, which suggests that the action promotion performance will be executed. In the pre-action promotion performance, a first suggestion display (i.e., the text display "one" or "continuous") and a second suggestion display related to the first suggestion display (i.e., the text display "attack" or "hit") are displayed, and the type of action required in the deciding action performance is suggested by the combination of the first suggestion display and the second suggestion display (i.e., "one strike" or "continuous strike").

Next, we will explain the performance periods of the battle performance, the action promotion pre-performance, and the action promotion performance in the Super Reach B (second battle) performance. Figure 8-21 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the performance periods of the battle performance, the action promotion pre-performance, and the action promotion performance in the Super Reach B (second battle) performance.

Figure 8-21 shows the performance displays displayed over time on the image display device 5, with the horizontal axis (A) showing performance displays related to battle performances and the horizontal axis (B) showing performance displays related to pre-action promotion performances and action promotion performances. Note that in the example shown in Figure 8-21, the performance displays are performed in the order of timings T1 to T9.

As shown in FIG. 8-21, when the Super Reach B (second battle) performance starts, the first scene of the battle performance (e.g., corresponding to the scenes shown in FIG. 8-10 (17) to FIG. 8-11 (21), or the scenes shown in FIG. 8-10 (17) to (19), and FIG. 8-14 (44) to (45)) is displayed on the image display device 5.

Next, when timing T1 (e.g., corresponding to the timing shown in FIG. 8-11 (22) or FIG. 8-14 (46)) is reached, the image display device 5 does not display the performance display related to the battle performance, but displays the first suggestion display (i.e., the character display "one" or "consecutive") due to the action promotion pre-performance.

Next, when timing T2 (e.g., corresponding to the timing shown in FIG. 8-11 (24) or FIG. 8-14 (48)) is reached, the first suggestion display (i.e., the character display "一" or "連") in the action promotion pre-performance changes from a non-transparent state to a transparent state in the image display device 5, and the second scene of the battle performance (e.g., corresponding to the scenes shown in FIG. 8-11 (24) to FIG. 8-12 (28) or the scenes shown in FIG. 8-14 (48) to FIG. 8-15 (52)) is displayed through the first suggestion display.

Next, when timing T3 (e.g., corresponding to the timing shown in FIG. 8-11 (26) or FIG. 8-14 (50)) is reached, the first suggestion display (i.e., the character display "一" or "連") from the action promotion pre-performance is erased on the image display device 5, and only the second scene of the battle performance (e.g., corresponding to the scenes shown in FIG. 8-11 (24) to FIG. 8-12 (28) or the scenes shown in FIG. 8-14 (48) to FIG. 8-15 (52)) is displayed.

Next, when timing T4 (e.g., corresponding to the timing shown in FIG. 8-12 (29) or FIG. 8-15 (53)) is reached, the image display device 5 does not display the performance display related to the battle performance, but displays the second suggestion display (i.e., the text display "attack" or "hit") based on the action promotion pre-performance.

Next, when timing T5 (e.g., corresponding to the timing shown in FIG. 8-12 (31) or FIG. 8-15 (55)) is reached, the second suggestion display (i.e., the text display "attack" or "hit") in the action promotion pre-performance changes from a non-transparent state to a transparent state in the image display device 5, and the third scene of the battle performance (e.g., corresponding to the scenes shown in FIG. 8-12 (31) to (34) or the scenes shown in FIG. 8-15 (55) to (58)) is displayed through the second suggestion display.

Next, when timing T6 (equivalent, for example, to the timing shown in FIG. 8-12 (33) or FIG. 8-15 (57)) is reached, the second suggestion display (i.e., the character display "one" or "a series") due to the action promotion pre-performance is erased on the image display device 5, and the third scene of the battle performance (equivalent, for example, to the scenes shown in FIG. 8-12 (31) to (34) or the scenes shown in FIG. 8-15 (55) to (58)) is displayed. At this time, a special display (i.e., special energy image 006IWG05) suggesting that a action promotion display will be displayed is displayed superimposed on the third scene of the battle performance. Note that the display of the special display (i.e., special energy image 006IWG05) is performed as part of the action promotion pre-performance.

Next, when timing T7 (e.g., corresponding to the timing shown in FIG. 8-12 (35) or FIG. 8-15 (59)) is reached, the third scene of the battle presentation is erased on the image display device 5, and a special display (i.e., special energy image 006IWG05) and an inactive action prompting display (i.e., push button image 006IWG02) are displayed.

Next, when timing T8 (e.g., corresponding to the timing shown in FIG. 8-13 (37) or FIG. 8-16 (61)) is reached, the special display (i.e., special energy image 006IWG05) is erased on the image display device 5, and an action mode suggestion display (i.e., the text display "One hit" or "Continuous hits") is displayed in combination with the first suggestion display and the second suggestion display.

Next, when timing T9 (e.g., corresponding to the timing shown in FIG. 8-13 (43) or FIG. 8-16 (67)) is reached, the fourth scene of the battle presentation (e.g., corresponding to the scene shown in FIG. 8-13 (43) or FIG. 8-16 (67)) is displayed on the image display device 5, and the push button image 006IWG02 in the active state is displayed as a motion promotion display by the motion promotion presentation.

In the configuration of this feature unit 001IW, as shown in FIG. 8-21, when an action promotion effect is executed during the execution period of a battle effect by Super Reach B, a first scene in the battle effect (for example, the scenes shown in FIG. 8-10 (17) to FIG. 8-11 (21), or the scenes shown in FIG. 8-10 (17) to FIG. 8-11 (21), or the scenes shown in FIG. 8-10 (17) to FIG. 8-10 (19), or FIG. 8-14 (44) to FIG. 8-14 (45)) is displayed, followed by a first suggestion display (i.e., the text display "Ichi" or "Ren"), and then a second scene in the battle effect (for example, the scenes shown in FIG. 8-11 (24) to FIG. 8-12 (28), or the scenes shown in FIG. 8-14 (48) to FIG. 8-15 (52)) is displayed, followed by a second suggestion display (i.e., the text display "Geki" or "Hat"), and then a action promotion display is displayed. With this configuration, the first and second suggestion displays, which suggest that a movement-promoting effect will be executed, are displayed alternately with the battle effect scenes, improving the link between the battle effect and the movement-promoting effect and increasing the player's motivation to move in response to the movement detection means.

Furthermore, in the configuration of feature unit 001IW, the first suggestion display related to the action promotion pre-performance is the text display "one" or "continuously", the second suggestion display is the text display "attack" or "hit", and the action mode suggestion display combining the first suggestion display and the second suggestion display (i.e., the text display "one strike" or "continuously hit") indicates the action mode of the action detection means (for example, a pressing operation or a rapid-hit operation). With this configuration, the player's motivation to act can be stimulated by showing text displays related to the action mode of the action detection means between multiple scenes in the battle performance.

In addition, in the configuration of feature unit 001IW, as shown in FIG. 8-21, the display period of the first suggestion display (i.e., the text display "one" or "consecutive") related to the action promotion pre-performance and the display period of the second suggestion display (i.e., the text display "attack" or "hit") are both two seconds long. If the display period of one of the first and second suggestion displays related to the action promotion pre-performance is lengthened, the impression of the other may be weakened, which may reduce the presentation effect. However, with this configuration, by not making a difference in the display period between the first and second suggestion displays, it is possible to prevent a reduction in the presentation effect.

In the configuration of characteristic part 001IW, as shown in Fig. 8-21, the first suggestion display (i.e., the character display "一" or "連") is displayed in a non-transparent manner that makes the image on the lower layer invisible during the period from timing T1 to T2 of the display period T1 to T3, and is displayed in a transparent manner that makes at least a part of the second scene visible during the period from timing T2 to T3. In addition, the second suggestion display (i.e., the character display "撃" or "ﾀﾞ") is displayed in a non-transparent manner that makes the image on the lower layer invisible during the period from timing T4 to T5 of the display period T4 to T6, and is displayed in a transparent manner that makes at least a part of the third scene visible during the period from timing T5 to T6. This configuration makes it possible to connect the display of the first suggestion display (i.e., the character display "one" or "consecutive") related to the action promotion pre-performance with the second scene related to the battle performance, and to connect the display of the second image related to the action promotion pre-performance with the third scene related to the battle performance, without giving the player any sense of discomfort.

Furthermore, in the configuration of this characteristic part 001IW, as shown in FIG. 8-21, the display period (4 seconds in this example) of the text image (i.e., the text display "One" or "Continuous") displayed after the third scene is longer than the display period (2 seconds in this example) of the first suggestion display (i.e., the text display "One" or "Continuous") displayed after the first scene of the battle performance and the display period (2 seconds in this example) of the second suggestion display (i.e., the text display "Attack" or "Strike") displayed after the second scene. With this configuration, it is possible to appropriately encourage movement after the first suggestion display and the second suggestion display have sufficiently increased the player's motivation to move.

In addition, with the configuration of this characteristic part 001IW, during the display period of the third scene of the battle presentation, a special display suggesting that an action prompting display will be displayed (for example, the special energy image 006IWG05 displayed near the right hand of the character shown in Figures 8-12 (33) to (34)) can be displayed, and after the display period of the special display has elapsed, a text image (i.e., the text display "One Strike" or "Continuous Strike") and a non-effective action prompting image (i.e., the push button image 006IWG02) are displayed. With this configuration, the connection of the presentation from the third scene of the battle presentation to the display of the non-effective action prompting image can be made without causing the player to feel uncomfortable due to the special display.

In addition, in the configuration of this characteristic part 001IW, the battle presentation is a presentation in which multiple types of characters appear, including at least an enemy character image 006IWC11 and a second ally character image 006IWC02, and the second scene is a scene in which the enemy character image 006IWC11 is displayed (for example, as shown in Figure 8-11 (24) to (27), the enemy character image 006IWC11 is displayed in the second scene), and the third scene is a scene in which the second ally character image 006IWC02 is displayed (for example, as shown in Figure 8-12 (31) to (34), the second ally character image 006IWC02 is displayed in the third scene). With this configuration, it is possible to prevent the presentation from becoming monotonous, and it is possible to execute a battle presentation that enhances the player's motivation to act on the action detection means.

Next, we will explain the changes in the display effects displayed by the pre-action promotion effects. Figure 8-22 is an explanatory diagram showing the changes in the display effects related to the pre-action promotion effects. The horizontal axis (A) of Figure 8-22 shows the display effects related to the action mode suggestion display (i.e., the text display "One hit" or "Continuous hit"), and the horizontal axis (B) shows the display effects related to the action promotion display in an ineffective mode (i.e., the push button image 006IWG02 in an ineffective mode). Note that in the example shown in Figure 8-22, the display effects are displayed in the order of timings T8, T8a, T8b, and T9, and the timings T8 and T9 shown in Figure 8-22 correspond to the timings T8 and T9 shown in Figure 8-21, respectively.

As shown in FIG. 8-22, when timing T8 (equivalent to the timing shown in FIG. 8-13 (37) or FIG. 8-16 (61)) is reached, a pre-action promotion effect is displayed in which an action mode suggestion display (i.e., text display "One hit" or "Continuous hit") is displayed in a non-filled/medium size, and an inactive push button image 006IWG02 is displayed in a medium size.

Next, until timing T8a (e.g., corresponding to the timing shown in FIG. 8-13 (39) or FIG. 8-16 (63)) is reached, a display effect is performed in which the inactive push button image 006IWG02 changes from medium size to tiny size.

Next, until timing T8b (e.g., corresponding to the timing shown in FIG. 8-13 (41) or FIG. 8-16 (65)) is reached, a presentation display is performed in which the inactive push button image 006IWG02 changes from extremely small to large. At this time, a presentation display is also performed in which the action mode suggestion display (i.e., the text display "One hit" or "Continuous hit") changes from a non-filled/medium size to a filled/large size.

After that, when timing T9 (e.g., corresponding to the timing shown in FIG. 8-13 (43) or FIG. 8-16 (67)) is reached, a display is performed in which the push button image 006IWG02 in the active state is displayed as a motion promotion effect.

In the configuration of this characteristic part 001IW, as shown in Figures 8-21 and 8-22, when an action promotion effect is executed during the execution period of a battle effect by Super Reach B, the second suggestion display (i.e., the text display "attack" or "hit") is displayed, and then the third scene in the battle effect (for example, the scenes shown in Figures 8-12 (31) to (34) or the scenes shown in Figures 8-15 (55) to (58)) is displayed, after which a text image (i.e., the text display "one hit" or "repeated hits") relating to the action mode of the action detection means (i.e., push button 31B) is displayed and an action promotion image of an inactive mode (i.e., push button image 006IWG02) is displayed in medium size (for example, the medium size shown in Figure 8-13 (37)), and then the action promotion image of an inactive mode is displayed in a large size larger than the medium size (for example, the large size shown in Figure 8-13 (41)), and then the action promotion image of an active mode is displayed as the action promotion effect. With this configuration, before the motion detection means is enabled to detect motion, a text image related to the motion detection means is displayed, allowing the player to understand what motion to perform. Furthermore, by displaying the inactive push button image 006IWG02 in a manner that changes from medium to large size, the player's motivation to perform a motion on the motion detection means can be increased.

In addition, in the configuration of this characteristic part 001IW, as shown in FIG. 8-22, in the pre-action promotion performance, the action promotion display in the inactive mode (i.e., the push button image 006IWG02) is displayed in a medium size (e.g., the medium size shown in FIG. 8-13 (37)) and then in a manner that changes to a very small size smaller than the medium size (e.g., the very small size shown in FIG. 8-13 (39)), and then in a manner that changes from the very small size to a large size (e.g., the large size shown in FIG. 8-13 (41)) in a period (period T8a to T8b shown in FIG. 8-22) that is shorter than the period required for the change from the medium size to the large size (period T8 to T8a shown in FIG. 8-22). According to this configuration, by displaying the action promotion display in the inactive mode in a manner that changes from the medium size to the very small size, and then further displaying it in a manner that changes from the very small size to the large size, it is possible to stimulate the player's motivation to act and to perform an appropriate action promotion.

Furthermore, in the configuration of this characteristic part 001IW, as shown in FIG. 8-22, when a medium-sized, inactive action prompting display (i.e., push button image 006IWG02) is displayed, a text image of the first mode (for example, the unfilled, medium-sized text display "One Strike" as shown in FIG. 8-13 (37)) is displayed, and when a large-sized, inactive action prompting image is displayed, a text image of the second mode (for example, the filled-in, large-sized text display "One Strike" as shown in FIG. 8-13 (41)) is displayed. With this configuration, by displaying the text images in the first and second modes, it is possible to increase the player's motivation to act on the action detection means.

(Super Reach A (First Battle) effect executed with low probability)
Next, the Super Reach A (first battle) performance executed in the low probability state will be described. Figures 8-23 to 8-31 are explanatory diagrams showing specific examples of the Super Reach A (first battle) executed in the low probability state.

When the first battle deciding button presentation (single press) is executed as the deciding action presentation in the Super Reach A (first battle) presentation, the screens change in the order of Fig. 8-23 (1) to (8), Fig. 8-24 (9) to (16), Fig. 8-25 (17) to (24), Fig. 8-26 (25) to (26), and Fig. 8-27 (27) to (32) among Fig. 8-23 to Fig. 8-31. After that, if the result of the variable display is a jackpot, the screens change in the order of Fig. 8-29 (40) to (47), Fig. 8-30 (48) to (53), and if the result of the variable display is a miss, the screens change in the order of Fig. 8-31 (54) to (59).

In addition, in the Super Reach A (first battle) presentation, when the first battle deciding lever presentation is executed as the deciding action presentation, the screens change in the order of Fig. 8-23 (1) to (8), Fig. 8-24 (9) to (16), Fig. 8-25 (17) to (24), Fig. 8-26 (25) to (26), and Fig. 8-28 (33) to (39) among Fig. 8-23 to Fig. 8-31. After that, if the result of the variable display is a jackpot, the screens change in the order of Fig. 8-29 (40) to (47), Fig. 8-30 (48) to (53), and if the result of the variable display is a miss, the screens change in the order of Fig. 8-31 (54) to (59).

In the example shown in Figures 8-23 to 8-31, after a losing pattern ("327") is displayed on the image display device 5 as the display result of the previous variable display (Figure 8-23 (1)), a variable display based on a jackpot of variable pattern PB2-3 (Super Reach A) or a miss of variable pattern PA2-3 (Super Reach A) is started (Figure 8-23 (2)).

Next, when the left and right decorative symbols are in a "1" state (Fig. 8-23 (3)), a normal reach effect is executed in which the center decorative symbol scrolls at a slow speed, and then the image display device 5 goes white and a development preview effect begins (Fig. 8-23 (4)).

In the development preview performance, first the first ally character 006IWC01 appears (Fig. 8-23 (4)), followed by the second ally character 006IWC02 (Fig. 8-23 (5)). Next, the word "Develop" is displayed superimposed on the first ally character 006IWC01 and the second ally character 006IWC02 (Fig. 8-23 (6)). Next, the first mini-character 006IWC03 is displayed to grow superimposed on the first ally character 006IWC01, the second ally character 006IWC02, and the word "Develop" (Fig. 8-23 (7)), and eventually the first mini-character 006IWC03 grows to fill the screen (Fig. 8-23 (8)).

After that, when the first battle performance of Super Reach A begins, the multiplied first mini-characters 006IWC03 gradually disappear (Figure 8-24 (9)), and eventually a performance display is displayed in which all first mini-characters 006IWC03 have disappeared (Figure 8-24 (10)).

Next, an effect is displayed in which the third enemy character 006IWC13 lands on the ground (Fig. 8-24 (11)), after which the screen switches to a white background image and the word "Decisive Battle" is displayed in the center of the screen (Fig. 8-24 (12)). Note that the word "Decisive Battle" displayed in Fig. 8-24 (12) is displayed in the foreground until the timing of Fig. 8-24 (15).

Next, on the left side of the parallelogram area containing the word "Decisive Battle" in the center of the screen, a first superimposed image is displayed depicting the second ally character 006IWC02 and multiple stars, and on the right side a second superimposed image is displayed depicting the third enemy character 006IWC13 and multiple broken hearts (Figure 8-24 (13)).

Then, the first superimposed image on the left and the second superimposed image on the right are moved to the center and attached, and the word "decisive battle" is superimposed on these images (Fig. 8-24 (14)). After that, the first superimposed image on the left and the second superimposed image on the right are moved to their original positions, and the background image for the Super Reach A (first battle) performance is displayed in the parallelogram area formed between the two images, similar to the original. The word "decisive battle" is then superimposed on the background image for the Super Reach A (first battle) performance (Fig. 8-24 (15)).

Then, the first superimposed image on the left and the second superimposed image on the right are erased, and a background image for the Super Reach A (first battle) effect is displayed in the area where they were previously displayed. Also, an effect is displayed in which the second ally character 006IWC02 and the third enemy character 006IWC13 face each other (Figure 8-24 (16)).

Next, a display is displayed in which the third enemy character 006IWC13 begins an attack on the second ally character 006IWC02 (Fig. 8-25 (17)). A flame effect image is displayed around the third enemy character 006IWC13 (Fig. 8-25 (18)), and a display is displayed in which a giant spherical energy bullet is formed above the head of the third enemy character 006IWC13 (Fig. 8-25 (19)). Next, a display is displayed in which the words "Mugen Baku Shinshou" are added to the energy bullet (Fig. 8-25 (20)).

Next, a visual display is displayed in which the second ally character 006IWC02 begins an attack on the third enemy character 006IWC13 (Fig. 8-25 (21)). A flame effect image is displayed around the second ally character 006IWC02 (Fig. 8-25 (22)), and a visual display is displayed in which a giant energy bullet is fired from above the head of the second ally character 006IWC02 (Fig. 8-25 (23)). Next, a visual display is displayed in which the words "Delta Break" are displayed on the energy bullet (Fig. 8-25 (24)).

Next, a spherical energy bullet formed by the third enemy character 006IWC13 collides with an energy bullet output from the second ally character 006IWC02 (Fig. 8-25 (25)). Next, while the energy bullet collision display in the center of the screen continues, a first superimposed image depicting the second ally character 006IWC02 and multiple stars is displayed in a triangular area at the bottom left of the screen, and a second superimposed image depicting the third enemy character 006IWC13 and multiple broken hearts is displayed in a triangular area at the top right of the screen (Fig. 8-25 (26)).

Here, if it has been decided that the first battle deciding button presentation (single press) will be executed as the deciding move presentation, then after the screen shown in FIG. 8-26 (26), the screens will transition in the order of FIG. 8-27 (27) to (32), and if it has been decided that the first battle deciding lever presentation will be executed as the deciding move presentation, then after the screen shown in FIG. 8-26 (26), the screens will transition in the order of FIG. 8-28 (33) to (39).

First, we will explain the case where the first battle deciding button performance (single press) is executed. When the first battle deciding button performance (single press) is executed, the action prompting pre-performance corresponding to the first battle deciding button performance (single press) is executed before the action prompting performance corresponding to the first battle deciding button performance (single press) is executed.

Specifically, after the screen shown in FIG. 8-26 (26), the display area of the image display device 5 goes dark (for example, the effect image that was displayed immediately before is displayed with reduced brightness and saturation), and an effect display is performed in which multiple (three in this example) mini push button images 006IWG02a that resemble push button 31B are superimposed and displayed, as shown in FIG. 8-27 (27).

Next, a visual effect is displayed in which multiple mini push button images 006IWG02a move to gather in one place, and when they gather in one place, a visual effect is displayed in which a brightly lit effect image is displayed around them, as shown in Figure 8-27 (28).

Next, as shown in FIG. 8-27 (29), the display area of the image display device 5 is brightened (for example, displayed with the brightness and saturation before the darkening), and a display effect is performed in which the push button image 006IWG02 in the active state is superimposed and displayed. At this time, a meter image showing the remaining period of the active operation period is also displayed.

When the action promotion effect shown in FIG. 8-27 (29) is started, an effect display is performed in which the remaining amount of the meter image gradually decreases as the action valid period elapses, as shown in FIG. 8-27 (29) to (32). At this time, an effect display is performed in which the valid mode push button image 006IWG02 is repeatedly displayed with the pressed part of the push button 31B lit (FIG. 8-27 (30) (32)) and unlit (FIG. 8-27 (29) (31)).

When a pressing operation corresponding to the first battle deciding button effect (single press) is performed during the effective operation period shown in Figure 8-27 (29) to (32), the effect display shown in Figure 8-29 (40) or Figure 8-31 (54) is immediately performed depending on the result of the variable display.

As described above, when executing the first battle deciding button effect (single press), the action prompting pre-effect shown in FIG. 8-27 (27) to (28) is executed before executing the action prompting effects shown in FIG. 8-27 (29) to (32).

Next, we will explain the case where the first battle deciding lever effect is executed. Even when the first battle deciding lever effect is executed, the action prompting pre-effect corresponding to the first battle deciding lever effect is executed before the action prompting effect corresponding to the first battle deciding lever effect is executed.

Specifically, after the screen shown in FIG. 8-26 (26), in place of the image related to the first battle effect that was displayed immediately before, an image of the control lever 006IWG06, which imitates the control lever 001IW31C, appears breaking through the glass (FIG. 8-28 (33)), and glass fragments scatter (FIG. 8-28 (34)).

Next, as shown in FIG. 8-28 (35), an effect display is performed in which the text display "Push the lever!" is displayed. Note that the text display "Push the lever!" is displayed in a manner superimposed on the operating lever image 006IWG06.

Next, as shown in FIG. 8-28 (36), the text display "Push it down!" and a meter image showing the remaining time of the valid action period are displayed, and an effect display is performed in which the operating lever image 006IWG06 is displayed at a different angle.

As shown in FIG. 8-28, when the action promotion pre-performance shown in FIG. 8-28 (33) to (35) is being executed, the operation lever image 006IWG06 is displayed in a first viewpoint display mode when the operation lever 001IW31C is viewed from the front. The operation lever image 006IWG06 in the first viewpoint display mode corresponds to, for example, a front view of the operation lever 001IW31C. And, when the action promotion performance shown in FIG. 8-28 (36) to (39) is being executed, the operation lever image 006IWG06 is displayed in a second viewpoint display mode when the operation lever 001IW31C is viewed from the viewpoint of a player facing the game board. The operation lever image 006IWG06 in the second viewpoint display mode corresponds to, for example, an oblique view of the operation lever 001IW31C. With this configuration, the action promotion pre-performance can increase the sense of exclusivity of the action promotion performance being executed, and interest in the game can be increased. In addition, by recreating the angle of the actual control lever as seen by the player, it is possible to encourage optimal operation.

When the action promotion effect shown in FIG. 8-28 (36) is started, an effect display is performed in which the remaining amount of the meter image gradually decreases as the action valid period elapses, as shown in FIG. 8-28 (36) to (39). At this time, an effect display is performed in which the operating lever image 006IWG06 is repeatedly displayed in a normal state (FIG. 8-28 (36) (38)) indicating that the operating lever 001IW31C is not being operated, and a tilted state (FIG. 8-28 (37) (39)) indicating that the operating lever is being operated.

When a lever operation corresponding to the first battle deciding lever button effect is performed during the effective action period shown in Figure 8-28 (36) to (39), the effect display shown in Figure 8-29 (40) or Figure 8-31 (54) will immediately be displayed depending on the result of the variable display.

As described above, when executing the first battle deciding lever effect, the action prompting pre-effect shown in Fig. 8-28 (33) to (35) is executed before executing the action prompting effect shown in Fig. 8-28 (36) to (39).

Next, we will explain the effects that occur after the action prompting effect corresponding to the deciding action effect is executed in the Super Reach A (first battle) effect.

In the case of a jackpot of the variation pattern PB2-3 (Super Reach A), when the pressing operation or lever operation corresponding to the deciding action presentation is performed during the effective action period (or when the effective action period has elapsed), a background image depicting the second ally character 006IWC02 and multiple stars is displayed (Fig. 8-29 (40)). In this example, the illumination control that causes the decorative light source to emit rainbow colors begins from the scene shown in Fig. 8-29 (40). For example, in the scenes shown in Fig. 8-29 (40) and Fig. 8-30 (50), the decorative light source blinks (flashes) rapidly in rainbow colors, and in the scenes shown in Fig. 8-29 (41) to Fig. 8-30 (49) and Fig. 8-30 (51) to (53), the decorative light source is controlled to emit rainbow colors slowly.

Next, the second ally character 006IWC02 makes a peace sign (Fig. 8-29 (41)), after which the word "Complete" is displayed in the upper left of the screen (Fig. 8-29 (42)), the word "All" in the upper right of the screen (Fig. 8-29 (43)), the word "Decision" in the lower left of the screen (Fig. 8-29 (44)), and the word "Coming" in the lower right of the screen (Fig. 8-29 (45)). When all the words "Completely Decided" are displayed, the center decoration pattern "1", which is the winning combination, is displayed (Fig. 8-29 (45)).

Next, a light effect image is displayed (FIG. 8-29 (46)) superimposed on the previous effect display (FIG. 8-29 (45)) including the second ally character 006IWC02 and the middle decoration pattern "1", and the light effect image is enlarged to cover the second ally character 006IWC02 and the middle decoration pattern "1" (FIG. 8-29 (48)). At this time, since the light effect image is opaque, the covered second ally character 006IWC02 and the middle decoration pattern "1" cannot be seen.

Next, after a light effect image covers the entire screen, a presentation display is performed in which the jackpot pattern "111" including the center decoration pattern "1" appears (Fig. 8-30 (48)). The jackpot pattern "111" is then gradually enlarged (Fig. 8-30 (49)) until it covers the entire screen (Fig. 8-30 (50)). After that, the jackpot pattern "111" is displayed at the same size as when the normal fluctuation occurred before the reach was achieved, and is displayed as if it is swaying four times (Fig. 8-30 (51)).

Then, the image display device 5 goes white, the first battle presentation of Super Reach A ends, and the same background image as when the normal fluctuation was occurring before the reach was established is displayed, and the jackpot pattern "111" is temporarily displayed (Fig. 8-30 (52)). After that, the jackpot pattern "111" is displayed (Fig. 8-30 (53)).

If the variation pattern PA2-3 (Super Reach A) is not achieved, when the pressing operation or lever operation corresponding to the decisive action performance is performed during the effective action period (or when the effective action period has elapsed), a background image depicting the third enemy character 006IWC13 and multiple broken hearts is displayed (Figure 8-31 (54)). Note that in this example, light emission control begins from the scene shown in Figure 8-31 (54), in which the decorative light emitter emits a low-luminance white light.

Next, the third enemy character 006IWC13 makes a peace sign (Fig. 8-31 (55)), and then the center decoration pattern "2" is displayed superimposed on the third enemy character 006IWC13 (Fig. 8-31 (56)). Then, after the center decoration pattern "2", which is a losing combination, is displayed swaying five times, the image display device 5 goes black (Fig. 8-31 (57)), and the first battle performance of Super Reach A ends.

When the first battle performance of Super Reach A ends, the same background image as when the normal fluctuations were occurring before the reach was established is displayed, and the losing symbol "121" is temporarily displayed (Figure 8-31 (58)). After that, the losing symbol "121" is displayed (Figure 8-31 (59)).

In this characteristic part 001IW, even during the execution period of the battle performance by Super Reach A, it is possible to execute action promotion performances (for example, action promotion performances corresponding to the first battle deciding button performance and the first battle deciding lever performance) and action promotion pre-performances (for example, the parts shown in Fig. 8-27 (27) to (28) and the parts shown in Fig. 8-28 (33) to (35)). In addition, it is possible to execute action promotion pre-performances of different performance modes during the execution period of the battle performance by Super Reach A and the execution period of the battle performance by Super Reach B. And, it is configured so that the expectation of a jackpot is higher when the battle performance by Super Reach B is executed than when the battle performance by Super Reach A is executed (see Fig. 8-4 (B)). With this configuration, the execution mode of the action promotion pre-performances is different between the battle performance by Super Reach A and the battle performance by Super Reach B, which increases the player's motivation to act and makes the player pay attention to whether the battle performance by Super Reach A or the battle performance by Super Reach B is executed.

In addition, in this characteristic part 001IW, during the execution period of the battle performance by Super Reach A, it is possible to execute the action promotion pre-performance corresponding to the first battle deciding button performance (for example, the part shown in FIG. 8-27 (27) to (28)) and the action promotion pre-performance corresponding to the first battle deciding lever performance (for example, the part shown in FIG. 8-28 (33) to (35)). In addition, as in the modified example shown in FIG. 8-6 (C), it is possible to make the expectation of a jackpot higher when the action promotion pre-performance corresponding to the first battle deciding lever performance is executed than when the battle performance by Super Reach B is executed. With this configuration, the execution mode of the action promotion pre-performance can be made different between the battle performance by Super Reach A and the battle performance by Super Reach B, thereby increasing the player's motivation to act and making the player pay attention to whether the battle performance by Super Reach A or the battle performance by Super Reach B is executed. In addition, it is possible to maintain a sense of expectation even when the battle performance by Super Reach A is executed.

(Fanfare effect executed with low probability)
Next, we will explain the fanfare effects that are executed in the low probability state. Figures 8-32 to 8-34 are explanatory diagrams showing specific examples of fanfare effects that are executed in the low probability state. In each diagram, the screen transition is in ascending order of (1), (2), and (3).

When a jackpot occurs in a low probability state, a fanfare effect begins after the jackpot symbol is displayed stationary, as shown in Figure 8-19 (88) and Figure 8-30 (53), for example. In the fanfare effect executed in a low probability state, first, a radial background image is displayed on the image display device 5, and the text display "Right Hit" and a rightward arrow are displayed in the upper right corner of the display area. Then, the text display "B" appears from the upper side of the display area of the image display device 5 (Figure 8-32 (1)), and then a display is performed in which the text display "B" moves to the center of the display area (Figure 8-32 (2)).

Next, the character display "B" moves to the left side of the display area of the image display device 5, and an effect display is performed in which the character display "O" appears from the upper right side of the display area of the image display device 5 (Figure 8-32 (3)). Next, the character display "O" moves to the center in the vertical direction of the display area, and then moves to the center in the horizontal direction, and an effect display is performed in which the character display "B" fades out as if it is being pushed out from the left side of the display area (Figure 8-32 (4)).

Next, the letter "O" moves to the left side of the display area of the image display device 5, and an effect is displayed in which the letter "N" appears from the upper right side of the display area of the image display device 5 (Fig. 8-32 (5)). Next, the letter "N" moves to the center in the vertical direction of the display area, and then moves to the center in the horizontal direction, and an effect is displayed in which the letter "O" fades out as if it is being pushed out from the left side of the display area (Fig. 8-32 (6)).

Next, the letter display "N" moves to the left side of the display area of the image display device 5, and a presentation is given in which the letter display "U" appears from the upper right side of the display area of the image display device 5 (Fig. 8-32 (7)). Next, the letter display "U" moves to the center in the vertical direction of the display area, and then moves to the center in the horizontal direction, and a presentation is given in which the letter display "N" fades out as if it is being pushed out from the left side of the display area (Fig. 8-32 (8)).

Next, the character display "U" moves to the left side of the display area of the image display device 5, and an effect display is performed in which the character display "S" appears from the upper right side of the display area of the image display device 5 (Figure 8-33 (9)). Next, the character display "S" moves to the vertical center of the display area, and then to the horizontal center, and an effect display is performed in which the character display "U" fades out as if it is being pushed out from the left side of the display area (Figure 8-33 (10)). Next, on the image display device 5, an effect display is performed in which the character displays "U" and "S" fade out in sequence as if they are being pushed out from the left side of the display area (Figure 8-33 (11)).

Then, on the image display device 5, the "ONU" in the text display "BONUS" is enlarged and a glowing effect image is displayed around it (Fig. 8-33 (12)). Next, on the image display device 5, a glowing effect image is displayed around it along with the entire text display "BONUS" (Fig. 8-33 (13)).

Next, the image display device 5 performs a display effect in which the color of the image being displayed is inverted (FIG. 8-33 (14)), and then performs a display effect in which the color of the image being displayed is inverted again (i.e., returned to the original color) (FIG. 8-33 (15)).

Next, part of an arrow image resembling an arrow pointing right appears from the left side of the display area of the image display device 5, and is displayed superimposed on the text display "BONUS" (i.e., in a higher layer than the text display "BONUS"), moving toward the right side of the display area (Figure 8-33 (16)). The words "Right Hit" are superimposed on the arrow image, and at the time shown in Figure 8-33 (16), part of the arrow image and part of the words "Right Hit" appear.

Next, in the image display device 5, the tip of the arrow image moves to near the center of the display area (Fig. 8-34 (17)), and when the tip of the arrow image reaches the right edge of the display area (Fig. 8-34 (18)), a display is displayed in which the arrow image moves toward the left side of the display area as if it has hit the right edge of the display area and bounced off (Fig. 8-34 (19)). After that, when the rear end of the arrow image reaches the left edge of the display area, a display is displayed in which the arrow image moves toward the right side of the display area again, and when the tip of the arrow image reaches the right edge of the display area (Fig. 8-34 (20)), the display is repeated in which the arrow image moves toward the left side of the display area as if it has hit the right edge of the display area and bounced off (Fig. 8-34 (21)).

(Ending performance)
Next, the effects executed in the big win game state and the ending effects that notify the end of the big win game state will be described. Figure 8-35 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the ending effects when a big win occurs in a low probability state and the game is controlled to the big win game state.

In this example, multiple rounds (round games) are played in which the big prize opening is open during a big win game state. When the first round begins, as shown in FIG. 8-35(1), a first ally character image 006IWC01, a second ally character image 006IWC02, and a third ally character image 006IWC03 are displayed in the center of the display area of the image display device 5, a round display "ROUND1" indicating the current round number is displayed in the upper left corner of the display area, the text display "Right Hit" and a rightward arrow image are displayed in the upper right corner of the display area, and an acquired point display "00000" indicating the points based on the game balls paid out as prize balls is displayed in the lower right corner of the display area.

Next, as shown in FIG. 8-35(2), when the game ball enters the big prize opening and the prize ball is paid out, an effect display is displayed in which the acquired points display "00047". After that, when the final round ends, an effect display is displayed in which the first ally character image 006IWC01, the second ally character image 006IWC02, and the third ally character image 006IWC03 are displayed holding hands in the center of the display area of the image display device 5, the round display "FINAL" is displayed in the upper left of the display area, and the acquired points display "00440" is displayed in the lower right of the display area, as shown in FIG. 8-35(3).

In this example, the Powerful RUSH mode and Pato Pato Attack mode are provided as presentation modes when the game is in a high probability state. When the game is controlled to a high probability state after the end of a jackpot game state, a presentation mode determination period is provided in which the presentation mode can be determined before the end of the jackpot game state, and a presentation is performed to determine which presentation mode will be used during the presentation mode determination period.

Specifically, when the final round ends (Fig. 8-35 (3)), the presentation mode determination period, which is part of the ending presentation, begins, and as shown in Fig. 8-35 (4), the display area of the image display device 5 goes dark (for example, the background turns black) and the text display "Select a mode!" is displayed. Note that behind the text display "Select a mode!" (i.e., in a layer lower than the text display "Select a mode!"), the first presentation mode image 006IWG03a corresponding to the presentation mode "Powerful RUSH" and the second presentation mode image 006IWG03b corresponding to the presentation mode "Pat-Pat-Attack" are displayed in gray, indicating that they are inactive.

Next, as shown in FIG. 8-35(5), the display area of the image display device 5 becomes bright again, and a display is performed in which the first presentation mode image 006IWG03a corresponding to the presentation mode "Powerful RUSH", the second presentation mode image 006IWG03b corresponding to the presentation mode "Pat-Pat-Attack", and the push button image 006IWG02 are displayed. Note that in the example shown in FIG. 8-35(5), since the first presentation mode image 006IWG03a is selected out of the first presentation mode image 006IWG03a and the second presentation mode image 006IWG03b, the first presentation mode image 006IWG03a is displayed in a colorful and enlarged highlighted state, indicating that it is selected, and the second presentation mode image 006IWG03b is displayed in a grayed out state, indicating that it is not selected.

When the player tilts the stick controller 31A to the right, as shown in FIG. 8-35 (6), the first presentation mode image 006IWG03a is displayed in gray, indicating that it is not selected, and the second presentation mode image 006IWG03b is displayed in colorful, enlarged, and highlighted, indicating that it is selected. When the player then presses the push button 31B, the presentation mode "Pato Pato Attack" corresponding to the currently selected second presentation mode image 006IWG03b is selected, and the presentation mode selection period ends.

Then, as shown in Figure 8-35 (7), the logo of the gaming machine manufacturer is displayed, followed by the text display "Pachinko and Pachislot are games that should be enjoyed in moderation" as shown in Figure 8-35 (8), and the ending performance in the jackpot game state ends.

(Super Reach C (Pato Pato Attack) performance)
Next, the Super Reach C (Pato Pato Attack) performance, which is executed as one of the Super Reach in the high probability state, will be described. FIG. 8-36 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a patrol lamp used in the Super Reach C (Pato Pato Attack) performance.

Figure 8-36 (A) is a specific example showing the patrol lamp image 006IWG01 and the second ally character image 006IWC02 used in the Super Reach C (Pato Patrol Attack) performance.

In this example, as shown in FIG. 8-36(A), there is a scene in which a patrol lamp (patrol lamp image 006IWG01) and a character (second ally character image 006IWC02) are in contact with each other. For example, the scenes shown in FIG. 8-38(11)-(12), FIG. 8-39(11)-(12'), FIG. 8-40(14)-(21), and FIG. 8-41(22) are relevant.

More specifically, the patrol lamp (patrol lamp image 006IWG01) is in contact with the character (second ally character image 006IWC02) due to the tool (patrol lamp string image 006IWG01a) that the patrol lamp (patrol lamp image 006IWG01) is equipped with. In this example, a scene in which the patrol lamp is in contact with the character is provided in which the character (second ally character image 006IWC02) wears a patrol lamp (patrol lamp image 006IWG01). For example, the scenes shown in Figure 8-38 (11) and Figure 8-39 (11) apply to this case.

In this example, the patrol lamp (patrol lamp image 006IWG01) and the character (second ally character image 006IWC02) are in a close relationship, synergistically enhancing their presentation effects.

In addition, in this example, a scene is provided in which the patrol lamp (patrol lamp image 006IWG01) and the character (second ally character image 006IWC02) are in contact with each other, but to make it easier for the player to distinguish between them, the colors of the patrol lamp (patrol lamp image 006IWG01), the patrol lamp string (patrol lamp string image 006IWG01a), and the hair color of the character (second ally character image 006IWC02) are all different (or are different color schemes).

In this example, the state in which the patrol lamp and the character are in contact is represented by the character wearing a strap-on hat-type patrol lamp, but this is not limited to this form, and various other forms can be used, such as the character wearing a helmet with a patrol lamp attached to it, or the character wearing a band with a patrol lamp attached to it around their arm.

Figure 8-36 (B) is a specific example showing the display mode of the patrol lamp image 006IWG01 used in the Super Reach C (Pato Pato Attack) performance.

The left side of FIG. 8-36(B) shows the patrol lamp image 006IWG01 in the unlit state (dark red state), and the right side of FIG. 8-36(B) shows the patrol lamp image 006IWG01 in the lit state (glowing red). As shown on the left side of FIG. 8-36(B), when the patrol lamp image 006IWG01 is displayed in the unlit state, it is displayed in a dark red, unlit state. On the other hand, as shown on the right side of FIG. 8-36(B), when the patrol lamp image 006IWG01 is displayed in the lit state, it is displayed in a state in which it glows red and radiates light. In addition, when the patrol lamp image 006IWG01 is displayed in the lit state for a predetermined period of time, it is displayed in a state in which it glows red and the mechanism that radiates light rotates, so that the direction of light radiation rotates, as shown in FIG. 8-40(13) to (21) described later.

In this example, when Super Reach C (Pato Pato Attack) is executed, in the scene before the scene that announces whether or not there is a jackpot (hereinafter, the scene that announces whether or not there is a jackpot is also called the announcement scene, and the scene before the announcement scene is also called the pre-announcement scene), the patrol lamp image 006IWG01 is displayed in a non-illuminated state. Then, after the pre-announcement scene, if a jackpot is announced in the announcement scene, the patrol lamp image 006IWG01 is displayed in a lit state, and if a loss is announced, the patrol lamp image 006IWG01 is displayed in a non-illuminated state.

Therefore, the lit patrol lamp image 006IWG01 shown on the right side of Figure 8-36 (B) can be said to be in a state where it notifies that a jackpot has been won (hereinafter also referred to as a notification state), and the unlit patrol lamp image 006IWG01 shown on the left side of Figure 8-36 (B) can be said to be in a state where it does not notify that a jackpot has been won (hereinafter also referred to as a non-notification state).

The unlit patrol lamp image 006IWG01 is not announcing a jackpot, but when it is displayed in the pre-announcement scene, it means that it has not yet notified whether it is a jackpot or a miss, and when it is displayed after the announcement scene, it means that it is notifying that it is a jackpot but a miss.

Figures 8-37 to 8-41 are explanatory diagrams showing specific examples of Super Reach C (Pato Pato Attack) that are executed when the high probability state and the presentation mode are "Pato Pato Attack". Among Figures 8-37 to 8-41, Figures 8-37 to 8-38 (or Figure 8-39) and 8-40 are specific examples of a case where a presentation is executed based on a big hit of the variation pattern PB2-5 (Super Reach C) after a variation display showing a miss of the variation pattern PA1-2 (shortened variation) is performed. Among Figures 8-37 to 8-41, Figures 8-37 to 8-38 (or Figure 8-39) and 8-41 are specific examples of a case where a presentation is executed based on a miss of the variation pattern PA2-5 (Super Reach C) after a variation display showing a miss of the variation pattern PA1-2 (shortened variation).

If the "Pato Pato Attack" presentation mode is selected when the big win game state ends, when the high probability state game starts after the big win game state ends, the title of the "Pato Pato Attack" presentation mode is displayed as shown in FIG. 8-37(1). In the example shown in FIG. 8-37(1), the text "Pato Pato Attack" is displayed in the center of the display area of the image display device 5, and multiple patrol lamp images are displayed as background images.

Next, the first ally character image 006IWC01 on the right side of the display area and the third ally character image 006IWC03 on the left side of the display area are displayed facing each other, and a police light image 006IWG01 is positioned between these characters (FIG. 8-37(2)). In the example shown in FIG. 8-37(2), the upper limit of the number of changes controlled to the high probability state is set to 100, so the lower right corner of the display area of the image display device 5 displays the remaining number of changes, indicating the number of changes remaining in the high probability state, "100 remaining."

Next, when the display of the missing variation of the variation pattern PA1-2 (shortened variation) begins, a performance display is performed in which the decorative pattern in the lower right corner of the display area of the image display device 5 and the small pattern in the upper center of the display area are displayed in a varying manner (Figure 8-37 (3)). Then, the decorative pattern in the lower right corner of the display area of the image display device 5 and the small pattern in the upper center of the display area are displayed in the combination of the missing pattern "154" (Figure 8-37 (4)). At this time, the remaining number of variations is displayed as "99 remaining" on the image display device 5.

Next, when the display changes based on the change pattern PA2-5 (Super Reach C) or the change pattern PB2-5 (Super Reach C) start, the image display device 5 displays a performance in which the patrol lamp image 006IWG01 shakes and the first ally character image 006IWC01 and the third ally character image 006IWC03 notice something unusual (Fig. 8-37 (5)). Then, the image display device 5 displays a performance in which the patrol lamp image 006IWG01 shrinks (Fig. 8-37 (6)), and the patrol lamp image 006IWG01 jumps up (Fig. 8-37 (7)). After that, the Super Reach C (Pat-Pat-Attack) performance starts, so the performances in Fig. 8-37 (5) to (7) can be said to be performances that suggest that the Super Reach C (Pat-Pat-Attack) will be executed.

When Super Reach C (Pato Pato Attack) starts, the title display is performed as shown in FIG. 8-38(8). Specifically, the title display includes multiple patrol lamp images 006IWG01 and the text display "Pato Pato" related to the patrol lamp, and the text display "Pato Pato" related to the patrol lamp is displayed larger than the other text display "Push Chance". This configuration allows the player to strongly recognize the patrol lamp. Note that the example is not limited to that shown in FIG. 8-38(8), and for example, only the text display "Pato Pato" may be given an effect display or be activated, so that it is displayed more emphasized than the other text displays.

In this example, when Super Reach C (Pato Pato Attack) starts, which uses the patrol lamp image 006IWG01 to notify the winner, the decorative symbols do not go into a reach state, and the reduced decorative symbols remain rotated, as shown in FIG. 8-38 (8), allowing the player to focus more on the patrol lamp image 006IWG01. Also, in this example, after the jackpot announcement is made using the patrol lamp image 006IWG01, as shown in FIG. 8-40 (13) described later, the symbols line up in the scenes from FIG. 8-40 (17) onwards, making it possible to make a step-by-step announcement, such as an announcement of a jackpot using the patrol lamp image 006IWG01 and an announcement of a jackpot by the symbols line up, and giving the player a stronger impression that it is a jackpot.

Next, on the image display device 5, the second ally character image 006IWC02 is displayed (Fig. 8-38 (9)), followed by the falling patrol lamp image 006IWG01 (Fig. 8-38 (10)), and the falling patrol lamp image 006IWG01 is put on by the second ally character image 006IWC02 (Fig. 8-38 (11)).

Next, on the image display device 5, the push button image 006IWG02 and the text display "PUSH!" are displayed together with the patrol lamp image 006IWG01 and the second ally character image 006IWC02 as an action prompting display to encourage the player to press the push button 31B (FIG. 8-38 (12)). At this time, the second ally character image 006IWC02 is displayed with an expectant expression.

Here, we will explain a modified example in which the push button 31B is required to be repeatedly pressed in the Super Reach C (Pato Pato Attack). Figure 8-39 is an explanatory diagram showing a modified example in which the push button 31B is required to be repeatedly pressed in the Super Reach C (Pato Pato Attack). In the modified example shown in Figure 8-39, the scenes in Figure 8-39 (8) to (11) are displayed in the same manner as Figure 8-38 (8) to (11), but instead of the display in Figure 8-38 (12), a display is displayed in which the push button image 006IWG02 and the text display "Continuous Press" are displayed as an action prompting display to encourage the player to repeatedly press the push button 31B, together with the patrol lamp image 006IWG01 and the second ally character image 006IWC02 (Figure 8-39 (12')). In this case, the second ally character image 006IWC02 is also displayed with an expectant expression.

The patrol lamp image 006IWG01 shown in Figures 8-38 and 8-39 is in a non-illuminated state. In addition, in the pre-announcement scenes shown in Figures 8-38 and 8-39, a background image with a white-based color scheme is used on the image display device 5.

In this example, as shown in Figure 8-38 (12) and Figure 8-39 (12'), the push button image 006IWG02 and the text display of "Push!" or "Continuously press" are configured to be displayed in a position that does not overlap with the patrol light image 006IWG01 (or in a position where at least a part of the patrol light image 006IWG01 overlaps and is visible). This configuration makes it possible to draw attention to the presence of the patrol light image 006IWG01 and the presence of the action prompting display.

In addition, when the action prompt display is displayed, for example, the patrol lamp, the character, and the action prompt display may each be made to move. FIG. 8-48 is an explanatory diagram showing a modified example in which the patrol lamp image and the push button image are displayed in motion. In the example shown in FIG. 8-48, after the scene shown in FIG. 8-39 (12'), an action display is performed in which the second ally character image 006IWC02 wearing the patrol lamp image 006IWG01 moves to the right, and the pressed part of the push button image 006IWG02 is displayed in a non-sunk state (FIG. 8-48 (1)), and then an action display is performed in which the second ally character image 006IWC02 wearing the patrol lamp image 006IWG01 moves to the left, and the pressed part of the push button image 006IWG02 is displayed in a sunken state (FIG. 8-48 (2)). Then, the second ally character image 006IWC02 wearing the patrol lamp image 006IWG01 is displayed again in an action of moving to the right, and the pressed part of the push button image 006IWG02 is displayed in an unsinking state (FIG. 8-48(3)), and then the second ally character image 006IWC02 wearing the patrol lamp image 006IWG01 is displayed again in an action of moving to the left, and the pressed part of the push button image 006IWG02 is displayed in a sunken state (FIG. 8-48(4)). That is, the action display of the patrol lamp image 006IWG01 and the second ally character image 006IWC02 moving left and right, and the action display of the pressed part of the push button image 006IWG02 sinking and returning to its original state are repeated until the action promotion period of the push button 31B has elapsed.

In the modified example shown in FIG. 8-48, the operation of the push button image 006IWG02, the operation of the patrol lamp image 006IWG01, and the operation of the second ally character image 006IWC02 are displayed so as to be out of sync with each other. Specifically, the push button image 006IWG02 is displayed so as to alternate between a state in which the button part is not submerged (FIG. 8-48(1)) and a state in which it is submerged (FIG. 8-48(2)), and the patrol lamp image 006IWG01 and the second ally character image 006IWC02 are displayed so as to alternate between moving to the right (FIG. 8-48(1)) and moving to the left (FIG. 8-48(2)), and are displayed so as to be out of sync with each other. This configuration allows the viewer to focus on both displays.

As shown in FIG. 8-38 (12) or FIG. 8-39 (12'), after an action prompting display is displayed to prompt the player to take an action, when a specified action is performed (or when the action prompting period ends), if Super Reach C (Pat-Pat Attack) is being executed based on a jackpot in variable pattern PB2-5 (Super Reach C), an enlarged patrol lamp image 006IWG01 is displayed in a lit state on the image display device 5, as shown in FIG. 8-40 (13). In this scene, the second ally character image 006IWC02 wearing the patrol lamp image 006IWG01 is not displayed, and only the patrol lamp image 006IWG01 is displayed. At this time, a notification sound is output from speakers 8L and 8R in conjunction with the display of the patrol lamp image 006IWG01 in a lit state. In this example, from the time when the patrol lamp image 006IWG01 shown in FIG. 8-40 (13) is displayed in a lit state until the time when the jackpot pattern shown in FIG. 8-40 (21) described below is displayed in a stopped state (confirmed display), the patrol lamp image 006IWG01 is displayed in a lit state in which it glows red and the mechanism that emits the light rotates, causing the direction of light emission to rotate.

Next, on the image display device 5, the second ally character image 006IWC02 wearing the lit patrol lamp image 006IWG01 is displayed with a surprised expression (FIG. 8-40 (14)). At this time, in conjunction with the second ally character image 006IWC02 being displayed with a surprised expression, a character voice sound of "Ha" in a voice tone corresponding to the character is output from the speakers 8L, 8R. For example, after the scene shown in FIG. 8-40 (13) and before the scene shown in FIG. 8-40 (14), the second ally character image 006IWC02 wearing the lit patrol lamp image 006IWG01 may be displayed with the same expression as in the pre-announcement scene.

Next, on the image display device 5, the second ally character image 006IWC02, wearing the illuminated patrol lamp image 006IWG01, is displayed with a happy expression (FIG. 8-40 (15)). At this time, in conjunction with the second ally character image 006IWC02 being displayed with a happy expression, a character voice sound saying "Yay!" in a voice tone corresponding to the character is output from the speakers 8L and 8R.

Next, on the image display device 5, the second ally character image 006IWC02, wearing the illuminated patrol lamp image 006IWG01, is displayed performing a happy action (in this example, raising both hands and jumping up and down) (FIG. 8-40 (16)). At this time, in conjunction with the second ally character image 006IWC02 being displayed performing a happy action, a character voice sound of "Yay, yay" in a voice tone corresponding to the character is output from the speakers 8L, 8R.

Next, on the image display device 5, the jackpot symbol "222" is displayed superimposed on the second ally character image 006IWC02 (FIG. 8-40(17)), and this jackpot symbol "222" is gradually enlarged (FIG. 8-40(18)), and eventually it is enlarged so as to cover the entire display area of the image display device 5 (FIG. 8-40(19)). After that, on the image display device 5, the normal-sized jackpot symbol "222" is temporarily displayed (FIG. 8-40(20)), and finally the jackpot symbol "222" is displayed as a stopped jackpot (FIG. 8-40(21)).

As shown in FIG. 8-40, when a jackpot is announced, the patrol lamp image 006IWG01 is always lit from the timing of the announcement (FIG. 8-40(13)) until the jackpot pattern "222" is displayed stationary (FIG. 8-40(21)). The patrol lamp image 006IWG01 is displayed in such a way that the direction of light emission rotates. In addition, in the scene in which the jackpot is announced as shown in FIG. 8-40, a background image with a red-based color scheme is used on the image display device 5.

After the action prompting display for encouraging the player to take an action is displayed as shown in FIG. 8-38 (12) or FIG. 8-39 (12'), when a predetermined action is taken (or when the action prompting period ends) and Super Reach C (Pato Pato Attack) is executed based on a missed variation pattern PA2-5 (Super Reach C), as shown in FIG. 8-41 (22), the second ally character image 006IWC02 wearing the non-illuminated patrol lamp image 006IWG01 is displayed in a disappointed manner on the image display device 5. At this time, in conjunction with the second ally character image 006IWC02 wearing the non-illuminated patrol lamp image 006IWG01 being displayed in a disappointed manner, a character voice sound saying "Sorry, let's try harder next time!" in a voice tone corresponding to the character is output from the speakers 8L and 8R.

Next, on the image display device 5, the first ally character image 006IWC01 and the third ally character image 006IWC03 face each other, and the patrol lamp image 006IWG01 is positioned between the characters, as in the case before the start of Super Reach C (Pat-Pat Attack), and the losing symbol "212" is displayed as a combination of decorative symbols in the lower right corner of the display area (Fig. 8-41 (23)). After that, the small symbol "212" is displayed in the upper part of the display area of the image display device 5 (Fig. 8-41 (24)), and the remaining number of changes "98 remaining" is displayed in the lower right corner of the display area. Note that in the scene where the losing announcement shown in Fig. 8-41 is made, a background image with a white-based color scheme is used on the image display device 5.

In this example, in the pre-notification scene, the patrol lamp image 006IWG01 is displayed in a non-illuminated state (dark red state), and the second ally character image 006IWC02 is displayed with an expectant expression (see FIG. 8-38 (12) and FIG. 8-39 (12')). If the result of the lottery is a win, after the pre-notification scene, the patrol lamp image 006IWG01 is displayed in a lit state (glowing red) (see FIG. 8-40 (13)), and the second ally character image 006IWC02 is displayed with a happy expression (see FIG. 8-40 (15) and (16)). On the other hand, if the result of the lottery is a non-win, after the pre-notification scene, the patrol lamp image 006IWG01 is displayed in a non-illuminated state (dark red state), and the second ally character image 006IWC02 is displayed with a disappointed expression (see FIG. 8-41 (22)). With this configuration, the appearance of the patrol lamp indicates whether or not you've won, and the display of the character changes accordingly, making it easy to understand whether you've won or lost.

In this example, if the result of the lottery is a win, after the pre-announcement scene, the patrol lamp image 006IWG01 is displayed in a lit state without displaying any character as shown in FIG. 8-40 (13), and then, as shown in FIG. 8-40 (14) to (16), the patrol lamp image 006IWG01 is displayed in a lit state and the second ally character image 006IWC02 is displayed in a happy state. On the other hand, if the result of the lottery is a loss, after the pre-announcement scene, the patrol lamp image 006IWG01 is displayed in a non-lit state and the second ally character image 006IWC02 is displayed in a disappointed state as shown in FIG. 8-41 (22). With this configuration, when the win is announced, only the patrol lamp image 006IWG01 in a lit state is displayed without displaying any character, making the announcement easier to understand.

In this example, if the result of the lottery is a win, after the scene shown in FIG. 8-40(13) and before the scene shown in FIG. 8-40(14), the second ally character image 006IWC02 may be displayed with the same facial expression as in the pre-announcement scene, and then the second ally character image 006IWC02 may be displayed in the following order: a surprised facial expression (FIG. 8-40(14)), a happy facial expression (FIG. 8-40(15)), and a happy action (FIG. 8-40(16)). With this configuration, the character's facial expressions transition to the facial expressions that the player is desired to have, providing an environment in which players can easily join in and rejoice.

In addition, in this example, the background image of the image display device 5 is a first color (in this example, a white-based color scheme) in the pre-announcement scene, and if the result of the lottery is a win, it becomes a color of a different color from the first color (in this example, a red-based color scheme) after the pre-announcement scene, and if the result of the lottery is a loss, it becomes a color of the same color as the first color (in this example, a white-based color scheme) after the pre-announcement scene. This configuration makes it easier to recognize whether you have won or not from the change in background color.

Also in this example, in the pre-announcement scene, an action prompting display encouraging the player to take an action is displayed in a position where the patrol lamp image 006IWG01 is visible. Specifically, as shown in Figures 8-38 (12) and 8-39 (12'), the push button image 006IWG02 and text displays such as "Push!" or "Continuously press" are displayed in a position where they do not overlap with the patrol lamp image 006IWG01 (or in a position where at least a portion of the patrol lamp image 006IWG01 overlaps and is visible). Then, if the result of the lottery is a win, when the player takes an action during the action prompting period in which the action prompting display is displayed, the patrol lamp image 006IWG01 is displayed in a lit state. Specifically, when push button 31B is pressed in the state shown in FIG. 8-38 (12), or when push button 31B is repeatedly pressed (specifically, a repeated pressing operation that satisfies the execution condition) in the state shown in FIG. 8-39 (12'), the state transitions to that shown in FIG. 8-40 (13), and patrol light image 006IWG01 is displayed in a lit state. With this configuration, the patrol light state indicates whether or not the winner has been selected, and the display state of the character is changed accordingly, making it easy to understand whether or not the winner has been selected. In addition, by displaying the action prompt display in a position where the patrol light can be seen, attention can be drawn to both the presence of the patrol light and the action prompt display.

In this example, the action prompting display includes an image prompting display imitating the object to be acted upon and a text prompting display using text. Specifically, as shown in Fig. 8-38 (12), Fig. 8-39 (12'), and Fig. 8-48, it includes a push button image 006IWG02 and text prompting such as "Push!" or "Continuously press." Both the image prompting display and the text prompting display are displayed so as not to completely cover the patrol lamp. Specifically, as shown in Fig. 8-38 (12) and Fig. 8-39 (12'), the push button image 006IWG02 and text prompting such as "Push!" or "Continuously press" are displayed in a position that does not overlap with the patrol lamp image 006IWG01 (or in a position where at least a part of the patrol lamp image 006IWG01 overlaps while being visible). This configuration allows the patrol lamp image 006IWG01 to always be noticed.

In this example, an announcement sound is output in conjunction with the display of the patrol lamp image 006IWG01 in a lit state, and then the character's voice is output. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8-40 (13), an announcement sound is output in conjunction with the display of the patrol lamp image 006IWG01 in a lit state, and then, as shown in FIG. 8-40 (14) to (16), each character's voice, such as "Ha," "Yay," and "Yay, yay," is output in a tone of voice corresponding to the character. With this configuration, the announcement sound and the character's voice are output in sequence to create excitement for the win.

In this example, if the result of the lottery is no win, the sound corresponding to displaying the patrol lamp image 006IWG01 in a non-illuminated state is not output, and instead the character's voice is output. For example, as shown in FIG. 8-41 (22), the sound corresponding to displaying the patrol lamp image 006IWG01 in a non-illuminated state is not output, and instead a character voice in a tone of voice corresponding to the character is output, "Too bad, let's try harder next time!". With this configuration, the state of the patrol lamp image 006IWG01, i.e., whether or not it was a win, can be determined by whether or not the notification sound is output. Also, if the result is no win, the notification sound is not output, but the character's voice is output, which avoids a lack of sound that would cause the excitement to die down, and reduces disappointment for the player.

Regarding the period during which the notification sound and the voice of the character are output, for example, the period during which the notification sound is output in conjunction with the display of the patrol lamp image 006IWG01 in a lit state as shown in FIG. 8-40 (13) is longer than the period during which the character voices "hah," "yay," and "yay, yay" are output as the voices of the characters as shown in FIG. 8-40 (14) to (16), and the period during which the character voices "hah," "yay," and "yay, yay" are output in a voice tone corresponding to the character when the jackpot is won as shown in FIG. 8-40 (14) to (16) may be longer than the period during which the character voices "too bad, let's try harder next time!" are output in a voice tone corresponding to the character when the jackpot is lost as shown in FIG. 8-41 (22). With this configuration, the notification sound can be output to appeal to the user, making it possible to liven up the winning situation, and the presence or absence of the notification sound output can be used to determine the state of the patrol lamp image 006IWG01, i.e., whether or not the winning has been won. Also, if the player does not win, no notification sound is output, but the character's voice is output, which avoids a dead end due to no sound and reduces disappointment for the player.

In this example, after the scene shown in FIG. 8-38 (12) or FIG. 8-39 (12'), if a Super Reach C (Pato Pato Attack) that results in a big win is executed, there is a scene in which the second ally character image 006IWC02 is not displayed and only the patrol lamp image 006IWG01 is displayed for a moment, whereas if a Super Reach C (Pato Pato Attack) that results in a miss is executed, no such scene is provided, but such a scene may be provided, for example, as shown in FIG. 8-61.

Figure 8-61 is an explanatory diagram showing a modified example of the patrol lamp image displayed when a winner is not selected. In the modified example shown in Figure 8-61, after the scene shown in Figure 8-38 (12) or Figure 8-39 (12'), the second ally character image 006IWC02 is not displayed, and only the unlit patrol lamp image 006IWG01 is displayed (Figure 8-61 (1)).

Next, similar to FIG. 8-41 (22), the second ally character image 006IWC02 wearing the unlit patrol lamp image 006IWG01 is displayed in a disappointed manner on the image display device 5 (FIG. 8-61 (2)). At this time, in conjunction with the second ally character image 006IWC02 wearing the unlit patrol lamp image 006IWG01 being displayed in a disappointed manner, a character voice sound saying "Sorry, let's try harder next time!" in a voice tone corresponding to the character is output from the speakers 8L and 8R. After that, a display effect similar to that of FIG. 8-41 (23) and (24) is executed (FIG. 8-61 (3) and (4)).

When the modified example shown in FIG. 8-61 is applied, the size of the patrol lamp image 006IWG01 is larger when it is displayed in the lit state than when it is displayed in the non-lit state after the pre-notification scene when the result of the lottery is a non-win. Specifically, the display size of the patrol lamp image 006IWG01 in the lit state after the winning notification shown in FIG. 8-40 (13) is larger than the display size of the patrol lamp image 006IWG01 in the non-lit state after the loss notification shown in FIG. 8-61 (1). Also, when it is displayed in the non-lit state after the pre-notification scene when the result of the lottery is a non-win, it is larger than when it is displayed in the non-lit state in the pre-notification scene. Specifically, the display size of the patrol lamp image 006IWG01 in the non-notification state after the loss notification shown in FIG. 8-61 (1) is larger than the display size of the patrol lamp image 006IWG01 in the non-notification state in the pre-notification scene shown in FIG. 8-38 (12) and FIG. 8-39 (12'). With this configuration, the patrol lamp can be made larger when announcing a win, making it easier to highlight the fact that you have won. Even if the lamp is not lit, it can be made to look larger when announcing that you have not won than before the announcement, making it easier to recognize that you have not won.

(Super Reach C (Powerful RUSH) performance)
Next, the Super Reach C (Powerful RUSH) performance, which is executed as one of the Super Reach in a high probability state, will be described.

Figures 8-42 to 8-45 are explanatory diagrams showing specific examples of Super Reach C (Powerful RUSH) that is executed when the high probability state and the presentation mode are "Powerful RUSH". If the presentation mode "Powerful RUSH" is selected when the jackpot game state ends, when the high probability state game starts after the jackpot game state ends, the title of the presentation mode "Powerful RUSH" is displayed as shown in Figure 8-42 (1). In the example shown in Figure 8-42 (1), the text display "Powerful RUSH" is displayed in the center of the display area of the image display device 5, and the second mini character image 006IWC05 is displayed in the lower left and lower right of the display area.

Next, as shown in FIG. 8-42(2), the background image of the image display device 5 is switched to the background image for Powerful RUSH, and a decorative pattern (the display result of the previous change "222") is displayed in the center of the display area. Also, in the example shown in FIG. 8-42(2), since the upper limit of the number of changes controlled to the high probability state is set to 100, the remaining number of changes display "100 remaining" showing the remaining number of changes in the high probability state is displayed in the lower right corner of the display area of the image display device 5.

Next, when the display of the missing variation of the variation pattern PA1-2 (shortened variation) begins, a performance display is performed in which the decorative pattern in the center of the display area of the image display device 5 and the small pattern in the upper center of the display area are displayed in a varying manner (Figure 8-42 (3)). Then, the decorative pattern in the lower right corner of the display area of the image display device 5 and the small pattern in the upper center of the display area are displayed in the combination of the missing pattern "154" (Figure 8-42 (4)). At this time, the remaining number of variations is displayed as "99 remaining" on the image display device 5.

Next, when the display of the change based on the change pattern PA2-5 (Super Reach C) or the change pattern PB2-5 (Super Reach C) starts (Fig. 8-42 (5)), a cut-in image including the second ally character image 006IWC02 and the text display "Is there something there?!" is displayed on the image display device 5 (Fig. 8-42 (6)), and then a cut-in image including the first ally character image 006IWC01 and the text display "Up ahead..." is superimposed (Fig. 8-42 (7)), after which the cut-in image disappears (Fig. 8-42 (8)). Since the Super Reach C (Powerful RUSH) starts after this, the effects of Fig. 8-42 (6) to (8) can be said to be effects that suggest that the Super Reach C (Powerful RUSH) will be executed.

Next, the left and right decorative patterns "2" indicate a reach state (Fig. 8-43 (9)), and when the center decorative patterns "1" and "2" are displayed (Fig. 8-43 (10)), the push button image 006IWG02 and the text display "Push!" are displayed as an action prompt (Fig. 8-43 (11)).

Then, after the action prompting display for encouraging the player to take an action is displayed as shown in FIG. 8-43 (11), when a press operation is performed (or when the action prompting period ends) and a Super Reach C (Powerful RUSH) is being executed based on a jackpot of the variation pattern PB2-5 (Super Reach C), the jackpot symbol "222" is temporarily displayed as shown in FIG. 8-43 (12). On the other hand, when a Super Reach C (Powerful RUSH) is being executed based on a miss of the variation pattern PA2-5 (Super Reach C), the miss symbol "212" is temporarily displayed as shown in FIG. 8-43 (13), and then the miss symbol "212" is temporarily displayed as shown in FIG. 8-43 (14).

Here, a modified example in which the push button 31B is required to be repeatedly tapped in the Super Reach C (Powerful RUSH) will be described. FIG. 8-44 is an explanatory diagram showing a modified example in which the push button 31B is required to be repeatedly tapped in the Super Reach C (Powerful RUSH). In the modified example shown in FIG. 8-44, after the scene in FIG. 8-42 (8), as shown in FIG. 8-44 (15), the text display "FEVER" is displayed, and a light effect image including the text display "Continuous Tap Challenge" and "Make FEVER glow" is displayed superimposed on the text display "FEVER". Next, the push button image 006IWG02 and the text display "Continuous Tap" are displayed together with the second ally character image 006IWC02 as an action prompting display for encouraging the player to repeatedly tap the push button 31B, and an effect display is performed in which the text display "FEVER" changes to a state in which it lights up in response to the continuous tapping (FIG. 8-44 (16)). In the scene shown in Figure 8-44 (16), the display changes so that only the letter "F" in the word "FEVER" lights up.

When Super Reach C (Powerful RUSH) is being executed based on a jackpot of variation pattern PB2-5 (Super Reach C), in response to a rapid-fire operation that satisfies the execution condition (or in response to the end of the action promotion period), all the letters in the character display "FEVER" are changed to a glowing state, and an effect display is performed in which the second ally character image 006IWC02 is displayed in a happy manner (Figure 8-44 (17)). On the other hand, when Super Reach C (Powerful RUSH) is being executed based on a miss in variation pattern PA2-5 (Super Reach C), in response to the end of the action promotion period, all the letters in the character display "FEVER" are changed to a non-glowing state, and an effect display is performed in which the second ally character image 006IWC02 is displayed in a disappointed manner (Figure 8-44 (18)). Then, the losing symbol "212" is temporarily stopped (FIG. 8-44(19)), and then the losing symbol "212" is stopped (FIG. 8-44(20)). In the modified example in which the push button 31B is required to be repeatedly pressed in the Super Reach C (Powerful RUSH) shown in FIG. 8-44, after the scene in which all the decorative symbols shown in FIG. 8-42(8) are displayed in a variable manner, the scene transitions to a scene in which the text display "Continuous Challenge" or the like shown in FIG. 8-44(15) is displayed. However, the present invention is not limited to this configuration, and for example, after the scene in which all the decorative symbols shown in FIG. 8-42(8) are displayed in a variable manner, the scene may transition to a reach state in which the left and right decorative symbols are aligned, and then to a scene in which the text display "Continuous Challenge" or the like shown in FIG. 8-44(15) is displayed. In this case, the decorative symbols that are reduced during the rapid-fire challenge may be displayed in a reach state.

When the jackpot notification shown in FIG. 8-43 (12) or FIG. 8-44 (17) is made, a radial background image is displayed on the image display device 5, and a moving body presentation is executed in which the moving body 32 moves from its initial position to a presentation position in front of the image display device 5 (FIG. 8-45 (21)). Next, the moving body 32 stops at the presentation position in front of the image display device 5 for a predetermined period of time (FIG. 8-45 (22)), and then the moving body 32 is controlled to return from the presentation position to its initial position (FIG. 8-45 (23)).

Then, the second mini-character image 006IWC05 is displayed at the lower left and lower right of the display area of the image display device 5, and the jackpot symbol "222" is displayed in the center of the display area (Fig. 8-45(24)). This jackpot symbol "222" is gradually enlarged (Fig. 8-45(25)) until it covers the entire display area of the image display device 5 (Fig. 8-45(26)). After that, the normal-sized jackpot symbol "222" is temporarily displayed on the image display device 5 (Fig. 8-45(27)), and finally the jackpot symbol "222" is displayed as a stopped symbol (Fig. 8-45(28)).

(Fanfare effect executed with high probability)
Next, the fanfare effect executed in the high probability state will be described. Figure 8-46 to Figure 8-47 are explanatory diagrams showing a specific example of the fanfare effect executed in the high probability state.

When a jackpot occurs in a high probability state, a fanfare effect begins after the jackpot symbol is displayed as shown in Figure 8-40 (21) or Figure 8-45 (28), for example. In the fanfare effect executed in a high probability state, first, a radial pattern background image is displayed on the image display device 5, and the text display "Right Hit" and a rightward arrow are displayed in the upper right corner of the display area. Then, the text display "Super" appears from the upper side of the display area of the image display device 5 (Figure 8-46 (1)), and then a display effect is performed in which the text display "Super" moves to the center of the display area (Figure 8-46 (2)).

Next, on the image display device 5, the text display "POWERFUL" is enlarged and part of it extends beyond the display area, as shown in FIG. 8-47 (3). Next, on the image display device 5, the text display "POWERFUL" is enlarged and part of it extends beyond the display area, as shown in FIG. 8-47 (4).

Next, part of the word "BONUS" appears from the bottom of the display area of the image display device 5 (Fig. 8-46 (5)), after which the word "BONUS" moves to the center of the display area, and an effect display is performed so that the entire word fits within the display area (Fig. 8-46 (6)).

Then, on the image display device 5, the text displays "SUPER", "POWERFUL", and "BONUS" are enlarged so that a portion of each extends beyond the display area (Fig. 8-46 (7)). After that, on the image display device 5, the text displays "SUPER", "POWERFUL", and "BONUS" are displayed so that the entirety of each fits within the display area (Fig. 8-46 (8)).

Next, the image display device 5 performs a display effect in which the color of the image being displayed is inverted (FIG. 8-47 (9)), and then performs a display effect in which the color of the image being displayed is inverted again (i.e., returned to the original color) (FIG. 8-47 (10)).

Next, part of an arrow image resembling an arrow pointing to the right appears from the left side of the display area of the image display device 5 (Fig. 8-47 (11)), and is displayed in a form that is superimposed on the text displays "Super", "Powerful", and "BONUS" (i.e., in a higher layer than the text displays "Super", "Powerful", and "BONUS"), moving toward the right side of the display area (Fig. 8-47 (12)). In addition, the words "Hit right" are superimposed on the arrow image.

Next, when the tip of the arrow image reaches the right edge of the display area on the image display device 5 (Fig. 8-47 (13)), a presentation is displayed in which the arrow moves toward the left side of the display area as if it has hit the right edge of the display area and bounced off (Fig. 8-47 (14)). After that, when the rear end of the arrow image reaches the left edge of the display area, a presentation is displayed in which the arrow moves toward the right side of the display area again (Fig. 8-47 (15)), and when the tip of the arrow image reaches the right edge of the display area, the presentation is repeated in which the arrow moves toward the left side of the display area as if it has hit the right edge of the display area and bounced off (Fig. 8-47 (16)).

(Performance period)
Next, the duration of each effect will be explained. Figure 8-49 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of each effect duration when a jackpot occurs in Super Reach B (second battle). The scenes (76) to (88) shown in Figure 8-49 correspond to the scenes shown in Figure 8-18 (76) to (82) and Figure 8-19 (83) to (88), respectively. The scene (77a) shown in Figure 8-49 corresponds to the scene after Figure 8-18 (77) and before Figure 8-18 (78).

As shown in FIG. 8-49, when a jackpot occurs during Super Reach B (second battle), the role operation period during which the moving body effects shown in (76) to (77a) are performed is 1.7 seconds, the effect period during which the enemy character is defeated shown in (78) to (79) is 5 seconds, and the pattern display period during which the jackpot symbols are displayed in a stopped state shown in (80) to (88) is 3.8 seconds.

Figure 8-50 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of each presentation period when a jackpot occurs with Super Reach C (Powerful RUSH). Each of the scenes (11) to (28) shown in Figure 8-50 corresponds to the scenes shown in Figure 8-43 (11) to (12) and Figure 8-45 (21) to (28), respectively.

As shown in Figure 8-50, when a jackpot occurs during a Super Reach C (Powerful RUSH), the action promotion period shown in (11) lasts for 3 seconds, the period during which the jackpot symbols line up (announces a jackpot) shown in (12) lasts for 1 second, the action period for the reels shown in (21) to (23) lasts for 2.2 seconds, and the pattern display period during which the jackpot symbols are displayed in a stopped state shown in (24) to (28) lasts for 3.8 seconds.

Figure 8-51 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of each presentation period when a jackpot occurs with Super Reach C (Pato Pato Attack). The scenes (8) to (21) shown in Figure 8-51 correspond to the scenes shown in Figure 8-38 (8) to (12) and Figure 8-40 (13) to (21), respectively. Note that Figure 8-51 shows an example in which the push button 31B is not pressed during the action promotion period.

As shown in Figure 8-51, when a jackpot occurs with Super Reach C (Pato Pato Attack), the title notification period shown in (8) lasts for 2 seconds, the introductory period shown in (9) to (11) lasts for 5.5 seconds, the action promotion period shown in (12) lasts for 3 seconds, and the period announcing the jackpot (the patrol lamp image 006IWG01 lights up) shown in (13) to (21) lasts for 7.5 seconds.

In this example, the period during which the patrol lamp image 006IWG01 is displayed in a lit state in Super Reach C (Pato Pato Attack) is longer than the period during which the movable body 32 is operated in Super Reach C (Powerful RUSH). Specifically, the period during which the patrol lamp image 006IWG01 shown in FIG. 8-51 is displayed in a lit state (7.5 seconds) is longer than the role object operation period shown in FIG. 8-50 (2.2 seconds). With this configuration, the patrol lamp image 006IWG01 is displayed in a lit state for a sufficient period, making the announcement more memorable.

In this example, the presentation period of Super Reach C (Powerful RUSH) and the presentation period of Super Reach C (Pato Pato Attack) each include an epilogue period (for example, the celebration/afterglow period from when the jackpot is notified to the player until the pattern is determined, and the period during which the conclusion scene of the Super Reach presentation is played). During the epilogue period of Super Reach C (Powerful RUSH), as shown in Figures 8-45 (24) to (28) and 8-50 (24) to (28), the movable body 32 is located in the initial position, and the combination of the second mini-character 006IWC05 and the decorative pattern "222", which is the jackpot pattern, is displayed. On the other hand, during the epilogue period of Super Reach C (Pato Pato Attack), as shown in Figures 8-40 (17) to (21) and 8-51 (17) to (21), the patrol lamp image 006IWG01 is displayed in a lit state, and the combination of decorative symbols "222" that is the jackpot symbol is displayed. With this configuration, the epilogue period performances of Super Reach C (Powerful RUSH) and Super Reach C (Pato Pato Attack) are different from each other, so each can be left an impression. In particular, during the epilogue period of Super Reach C (Pato Pato Attack), the patrol lamp image 006IWG01 is displayed in a lit state, and the jackpot symbol is displayed, so that the winning of Super Reach C (Pato Pato Attack) can be left an impression.

Figure 8-52 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of each performance period when each Super Reach results in a miss. Figure 8-52(A) is an example of a miss when the push button 31B is required to be pressed in Super Reach C (Powerful RUSH), and the scenes (13) to (14) shown in Figure 8-52(A) correspond to the scenes shown in Figure 8-43(13) to (14), respectively. Figure 8-52(B) is an example of a miss when the push button 31B is required to be repeatedly pressed in Super Reach C (Powerful RUSH), and the scenes (18) to (20) shown in Figure 8-52(B) correspond to the scenes shown in Figure 8-44(18) to (20), respectively. Also, Figure 8-52 (C) is an example of a miss in Super Reach C (Pato Pato Attack), and each of the scenes (22) to (24) shown in Figure 8-52 (C) corresponds to the scenes shown in Figure 8-41 (22) to (24), respectively.

As shown in FIG. 8-52(A), if pressing the push button 31B during Super Reach C (Powerful RUSH) results in a miss, a 1.5-second miss notification is given in each of the scenes (13) to (14). Also, as shown in FIG. 8-52(B), if pressing the push button 31B repeatedly results in a miss during Super Reach C (Powerful RUSH), a 3.5-second miss notification is given in each of the scenes (18) to (20). Also, as shown in FIG. 8-52(C), if a miss occurs during Super Reach C (Pat-Pat Attack), a 4-second miss notification is given in each of the scenes (22) to (24).

Next, for Super Reach C (Powerful RUSH), we will explain the presentation period according to the timing when a specified action is performed. Figure 8-53 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the period during which the decorative pattern sways according to the timing when the notification is made by pressing the push button 31B in the case of a Super Reach C (Powerful RUSH) jackpot.

Figure 8-53 (A) shows an example of a case where the push button 31 shown in Figure 8-43 (11) is pressed immediately (approximately 0 seconds) after the start of the action prompting period. In this case, the presentation period until the jackpot pattern is displayed is approximately 7.4 seconds, of which the pattern oscillation period during which the jackpot pattern is temporarily displayed as shown in Figure 8-45 (27) is approximately 4 seconds.

Figure 8-53 (B) shows an example of a case where the push button 31 shown in Figure 8-43 (11) is pressed about 1 second after the start of the action prompting period. In this case, the presentation period until the jackpot pattern is displayed is about 6.4 seconds, of which the pattern oscillation period during which the jackpot pattern is temporarily displayed as shown in Figure 8-45 (27) is about 3 seconds.

Figure 8-53 (C) is an example of a case where the push button 31 shown in Figures 8-43 (11) and 8-50 (11) is not pressed during the action prompting period that prompts the push button 31 to be pressed. In this case, the performance period until the big win symbol is displayed is about 4.4 seconds, of which the pattern swing period for the temporary stop display of the big win symbol shown in Figures 8-45 (27) and 8-50 (27) is about 1 second. In this example, the performance period after that differs depending on whether the push button 31 is pressed or not, and if so, the timing of the press operation, but the performance period is adjusted by varying the pattern swing period for the temporary stop display of the big win symbol. In other words, only the pattern swing period changes in length, and the other performance periods are configured to always have the same length. This configuration prevents the performance control from becoming complicated.

Figure 8-54 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the period during which the decorative symbols sway according to the timing of the notification by the repeated tapping of the push button 31B in a modified version of the Super Reach C (Powerful RUSH) jackpot.

Figure 8-54 (A) shows an example of a case where, during the action prompting period shown in Figure 8-43 (16) which prompts the user to repeatedly tap the push button 31, the repeated tapping operation satisfies the execution condition (i.e., the repeated tapping operation which satisfies the execution condition is performed) and a notification is made approximately 1 second after the start of the action prompting period. In this case, the presentation period until the jackpot pattern is stopped and displayed is approximately 7.4 seconds, of which the pattern shaking period during which the jackpot pattern is temporarily stopped and displayed as shown in Figure 8-45 (27) is approximately 4 seconds.

Figure 8-54 (B) shows an example in which a notification was made about 4 seconds after the start of the action prompting period in which the push button 31 shown in Figure 8-43 (16) is prompted to be operated repeatedly (i.e., an example in which a notification was made at the end of the action prompting period without performing a rapid operation that satisfies the execution condition). In this case, the performance period until the big win symbol is displayed is about 4.4 seconds, of which the pattern swing period in which the big win symbol is temporarily displayed as shown in Figure 8-45 (27) is about 1 second. In this example, the performance period after that differs depending on the timing of the notification, but the performance period is adjusted by varying the pattern swing period in which the big win symbol is temporarily displayed. In other words, only the pattern swing period changes in length, and the other performance periods are always configured to have the same length. This configuration prevents the performance control from becoming complicated.

Next, we will explain the presentation period according to the timing of the specified action for Super Reach C (Pato Pato Attack). Figure 8-55 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the presentation period according to the timing of the announcement by pressing the push button 31B in the case of a Super Reach C (Pato Pato Attack) jackpot.

Figure 8-55 (A) shows an example of a case where the push button 31 shown in Figure 8-38 (12) is pressed immediately (approximately 0 seconds) after the start of the action prompting period, in which the push button 31 is prompted to be pressed. In this case, the presentation period until the big win symbol is stopped and displayed (during this period, the patrol lamp image 006IWG01 in the lit state is always displayed) is approximately 10.5 seconds, of which the period during which only the patrol lamp image 006IWG01 in the lit state shown in Figure 8-40 (13) is displayed is approximately 5 seconds.

Figure 8-55 (B) shows an example of a case where the push button 31 shown in Figure 8-38 (12) is pressed about 1 second after the start of the action prompting period. In this case, the presentation period until the big win symbol is displayed (during this period, the patrol lamp image 006IWG01 in the lit state is always displayed) is about 9.5 seconds, of which the period during which only the patrol lamp image 006IWG01 in the lit state shown in Figure 8-40 (13) is displayed is about 4 seconds.

Figure 8-55 (C) shows an example of a case where the push button 31 shown in Figure 8-38 (12) and Figure 8-51 (12) is not pressed during the action prompting period that prompts the user to press the button. In this case, the presentation period until the big win symbol is subsequently displayed (during which the lit patrol lamp image 006IWG01 is always displayed) is approximately 7.5 seconds, of which the period during which only the lit patrol lamp image 006IWG01 shown in Figure 8-40 (13) and Figure 8-51 (13) is displayed is approximately 2 seconds.

In this example, in the case of a Super Reach C (Pato Pato Attack) jackpot, if the player performs an action before the action prompting period ends, the period during which the patrol lamp image 006IWG01 is displayed in a lit state is extended for the remaining period of the action prompting period. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8-55, if the button is pressed immediately (about 0 seconds later) after the start of the action prompting period, the period during which the patrol lamp image 006IWG01 is displayed in a lit state is about 10.5 seconds, if the button is pressed about 1 second later, the period is about 9.5 seconds, and if the action prompting period of 3 seconds has passed without pressing the button, the period is about 7.5 seconds. With this configuration, the period during which the patrol lamp image 006IWG01 is displayed in a lit state is extended, so that the player can be immersed in the afterglow of the celebration and can be motivated to actively perform operations. In this example, the subsequent presentation period differs depending on whether or not the push button 31 is pressed, and if so, the timing of the press. The presentation period is adjusted by varying the period during which only the lit patrol lamp image 006IWG01 is displayed. In other words, only the period during which only the lit patrol lamp image 006IWG01 is displayed changes length, and the other presentation periods are always the same length. This configuration prevents the presentation control from becoming complicated.

Figure 8-56 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the presentation period according to the timing of the announcement by the repeated tapping of the push button 31B in a modified version of the Super Reach C (Pato Pato Attack) jackpot.

Figure 8-56 (A) shows an example of a case where, during the action prompting period shown in Figure 8-39 (12'), the rapid-fire operation satisfies the execution condition (i.e., the rapid-fire operation that satisfies the execution condition is performed) and a notification is made approximately 1 second after the start of the action prompting period, and in this case, the presentation period until the subsequent jackpot pattern is stopped and displayed (during this period, the patrol lamp image 006IWG01 in the lit state is always displayed) is approximately 9.4 seconds, of which the period during which only the patrol lamp image 006IWG01 in the lit state shown in Figure 8-40 (13) is displayed is approximately 4 seconds.

Figure 8-56 (B) shows an example in which a notification was made about 4 seconds after the start of the action prompting period in which the push button 31 shown in Figure 8-39 (12') is prompted to be operated repeatedly (i.e., an example in which a notification was made at the end of the action prompting period without performing a rapid operation that satisfies the execution condition). In this case, the performance period until the subsequent big win pattern is stopped and displayed (during this period, the patrol lamp image 006IWG01 in the lit state is always displayed) is about 6.5 seconds, of which the period during which only the patrol lamp image 006IWG01 in the lit state shown in Figure 8-40 (13) is displayed is about 1 second. In this example, the subsequent performance period differs depending on the timing of the notification, but the performance period is adjusted by changing the period during which only the patrol lamp image 006IWG01 in the lit state is displayed. In other words, the length of only the period during which only the patrol lamp image 006IWG01 in the lit state is displayed changes, and the other performance periods are always configured to have the same length. This configuration prevents the performance control from becoming complicated.

Figure 8-57 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the performance period of the fanfare performance executed in a low probability state. Each of the scenes (1) to (21) shown in Figure 8-57 corresponds to the scenes shown in Figure 8-32 (1) to (8), Figure 8-33 (9) to (16), and Figure 8-34 (17) to (21), respectively. As shown in Figure 8-57, the performance period of the fanfare performance executed in a low probability state is 14 seconds.

Figure 8-58 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the performance period of the fanfare performance executed in a high probability state. Each of the scenes (1) to (16) shown in Figure 8-58 corresponds to the scenes shown in Figure 8-46 (1) to (8) and Figure 8-47 (9) to (16), respectively. As shown in Figure 8-58, the performance period of the fanfare performance executed in a high probability state is 11 seconds.

In this example, the period during which the patrol lamp is displayed in a lit state is longer than the title announcement period during which the title is announced in the pre-announcement scene, and shorter than the fanfare period. Specifically, the period (7.5 seconds) during which the patrol lamp image 006IWG01 is displayed in a lit state is longer than the title announcement period (2 seconds) during which the title is announced, as shown in FIG. 8-51, and shorter than the fanfare period (11 seconds) as shown in FIG. 8-58. With this configuration, the period during which the patrol lamp is displayed in a lit state is sufficient to make the announcement stand out, while the fanfare period is made longer to make the player aware of the possibility of winning, and the role of each period can be maintained in an optimal manner.

In addition, in this example, the period during which the patrol lamp is displayed in a lit state is longer than the action-prompting period in the pre-announcement scene, but shorter than the fanfare period. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8-51, the period (7.5 seconds) during which the patrol lamp image 006IWG01 is displayed in a lit state is longer than the action-prompting period (3 seconds), and shorter than the fanfare period (11 seconds) as shown in FIG. 8-58. With this configuration, the period during which the patrol lamp is displayed in a lit state is sufficient to make the announcement stand out, while the fanfare period is made longer to make the player aware of the possibility of winning, and the role of each period can be maintained in an optimal manner.

In this example, as shown in FIG. 8-40, the patrol lamp is always displayed in a lit state after a specified operation is performed (or after the action prompting period has elapsed) until the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed, but the configuration is not limited to this. When a specified operation is performed (or after the action prompting period has elapsed), the patrol lamp may be displayed in a lit state for a specified period, after which there may be a period during which the patrol lamp is not displayed (for example, only the jackpot symbol that is temporarily stopped and displayed is displayed). Even in this case, the period during which the patrol lamp is displayed in a lit state may be longer than the title announcement period and action prompting period in the pre-announcement scene, and shorter than the fanfare period, thereby maintaining the role of each period appropriately.

Next, we will explain a modified version of the Super Reach C (Pato Pato Attack) presentation. Figure 8-59 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a modified version in which a light gathering effect presentation is executed before the movement promotion period.

Figure 8-59 shows an example of a light gathering effect being executed to display the precursor to the push button image 006IWG02 before the scene in Super Reach C (Pato Pato Attack) where an action prompting display including the push button image 006IWG02 is displayed (corresponding to Figure 8-38 (12) or Figure 8-39 (12')).

In the first light gathering effect example shown in FIG. 8-59, the display transitions in the order of (11a'), (11b'), (11c'), and (12'), and this can be applied to modified examples that require rapid tapping. The scene in FIG. 8-59 (12') in the first light gathering effect example corresponds to FIG. 8-39 (12'), and each of the scenes in FIG. 8-59 (11a'), (11b'), and (11c') is inserted after FIG. 8-39 (11) and before FIG. 8-39 (12').

Specifically, when the first light gathering effect is applied to a modified example that requires rapid tapping, after the scene in Fig. 8-39 (11), as shown in Fig. 8-59 (11a'), the display area of the image display device 5 goes dark (for example, the background turns black) and a second ally character image 006IWC02 wearing a patrol lamp image 006IWG01 is displayed. At this time, as shown in Fig. 8-48 (1) to (4),

Next, as shown in FIG. 8-59 (11b'), multiple (three in this example) mini push button images 006IWG02a modeled after push buttons 31B are displayed partially superimposed on the second ally character image 006IWC02, each illuminated, and an effect display is performed in which the images begin to move to gather in one place. Note that these push button images are displayed on a higher layer than the second ally character image 006IWC02, but because they are highly transparent, the second ally character image 006IWC02 on the lower layer can be seen through the mini push button images 006IWG02a.

Next, the multiple mini push button images 006IWG02a gradually slow down in movement, and as shown in FIG. 8-59 (11c'), the multiple mini push button images 006IWG02a gather in one place, and a powerful effect image is displayed around them.

After that, when the multiple mini push button images 006IWG02a gradually slow down their moving speed and combine into one, as shown in Figure 8-59 (12'), the display area of the image display device 5 becomes bright again, and an effect display is displayed in which the push button image 006IWG02 and the text display "Repeat Press" are displayed together with the patrol lamp image 006IWG01 and the second ally character image 006IWC02 as an action promotion display encouraging the player to repeatedly press the push button 31B. In the first light gathering effect, the second ally character image 006IWC02 is displayed in a manner moving left and right as shown in Fig. 8-48(1)-(4) during the period shown in Fig. 8-59(11a')-(12'), but is not limited to this configuration. For example, during the period shown in Fig. 8-59(11a')-(11c') or during the period shown in Fig. 8-59(11a')-(12'), the second ally character image 006IWC02 may be displayed in a stationary manner, and from the next scene, the second ally character image 006IWC02 may be displayed in a manner moving left and right. Also, for example, similar to the second light gathering effect described later, the second ally character image 006IWC02 may be displayed in a stationary manner at all times.

In the second light gathering effect example shown in FIG. 8-59, the display transitions in the order of (11a), (11b), (11c), and (12), and is applicable to cases where a pressing operation is required. The scene in FIG. 8-59(12) in the second light gathering effect example corresponds to FIG. 8-38(12), and each of the scenes in FIG. 8-59(11a), (11b), and (11c) is inserted after FIG. 8-38(11) and before FIG. 8-38(12).

Specifically, when the second light gathering effect is applied to an example in which a pressing operation is required, after the scene in FIG. 8-38 (11), as shown in FIG. 8-59 (11a), the display area of the image display device 5 goes dark (for example, the background switches to black) and a static display of the second ally character image 006IWC02 wearing a patrol lamp image 006IWG01 is displayed.

Next, as shown in FIG. 8-59 (11b), multiple (three in this example) mini push button images 006IWG02a modeled on push buttons 31B are displayed in an illuminated state, partially superimposed on the second ally character image 006IWC02 displayed in a stationary state, and an effect display is performed in which they start moving to gather in one place. Note that these mini push button images 006IWG02a are displayed in a higher layer than the second ally character image 006IWC02, but because they are highly transparent, the second ally character image 006IWC02 in the lower layer can be seen through the mini push button images 006IWG02a.

Next, the multiple mini push button images 006IWG02a gradually slow down in movement, and as shown in FIG. 8-59 (11c), the multiple mini push button images 006IWG02a gather in one place, and a powerful effect image is displayed around them.

After that, when the multiple mini push button images 006IWG02a gradually slow down and combine into one, as shown in FIG. 8-59 (12), the display area of the image display device 5 becomes bright again, and an effect display is displayed in which the push button image 006IWG02 and the text display "Push!" are displayed as an action prompting display to encourage the player to press the push button 31B, together with the patrol lamp image 006IWG01 and the second ally character image 006IWC02.

In this example, during the periods (11a), (11b), (11c), and (12) in which the second light gathering effect is performed, the second ally character image 006IWC02 wearing the patrol lamp image 006IWG01 is displayed in a stationary state. In other words, the display preceding the push button image 006IWG02 (in this example, multiple mini push button images 006IWG02a) is displayed in a moving manner, while the patrol lamp image 006IWG01 and the second ally character image 006IWC02 are displayed in a stationary state. This configuration allows both displays to be noticed.

Next, the duration of the light gathering effect will be explained. Figure 8-60 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the duration of the light gathering effect. Note that Figure 8-60 shows an example in which no pressing operation is performed.

As shown in Figure 8-60, when the light gathering effect is applied, the period during which the light gathering effect is performed (for example, the period corresponding to Figure 8-59 (11a) to (11c)) is about 1 second. If no pressing operation is performed, the period during which the action prompt display is performed (for example, the period corresponding to Figure 8-59 (12) and Figure 8-38 (12)) is about 3 seconds, and the performance period until the big win pattern is stopped and displayed (during this period, the patrol lamp image 006IWG01 in the lit state is always displayed) is about 7.5 seconds, of which the period during which only the patrol lamp image 006IWG01 in the lit state shown in Figure 8-40 (13) is displayed is about 2 seconds.

In this example, as shown in Fig. 8-59 (11a') to (12') and (11a) to (12), before the action promotion is performed, a light gathering effect can be performed in which multiple illuminated mini push button images 006IWG02a are combined to display the push button image 006IWG02. When the light gathering effect is performed, the period during which the patrol lamp is displayed in a lit state is longer than the combined period during which the light gathering effect is performed and the action promotion period. Specifically, the period during which the patrol lamp image 006IWG01 shown in Fig. 8-60 is displayed in a lit state (7.5 seconds) is longer than the combined period (4 seconds) of the light gathering effect period (0.1 + 0.3 + 0.6 = 1 second) shown in Fig. 8-59 and Fig. 8-60 and the action promotion period (3 seconds) shown in Fig. 8-60. This configuration ensures that the patrol lamp image 006IWG01 is displayed in a lit state for a sufficient period of time, making the notification stand out and increasing interest.

As explained above, this feature section 001IW discloses the gaming machine configurations shown below in (Means 1-1) to (Means 1-14).

(Means 1-1) A gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state for a player, comprising: an action detection means capable of detecting the player's actions; and an action execution means capable of executing an effect, the effect execution means being capable of executing a specific effect (e.g., a second battle effect by a super reach B) that suggests that the state will be controlled to an advantageous state, and during the execution period of the specific effect, an action promotion effect (e.g., an action promotion effect corresponding to a second battle deciding button effect (single press) or an action promotion effect corresponding to a second battle deciding button effect (repeated taps)) that displays an action promotion image (e.g., a push button image 006IWG02 with the text display "PUSH" displayed as an action promotion display) that prompts the action detection means to take an action, and during the execution period of the specific effect, a first image (e.g., a first image displayed as a first suggestion display) is displayed before the action promotion effect is executed. a pre-performance (e.g., a motion-promoting pre-performance) can be executed that suggests that the action-promoting performance will be executed by displaying a first image related to the first image (e.g., text display "一" or "連" displayed as the second suggestion display) and a second image related to the first image (e.g., text display "撃" or "弾" displayed as the second suggestion display), and when the action-promoting performance is executed during the execution period of the specific performance, a first scene in the specific performance (e.g., the scenes shown in Figures 8-10 (17) to 8-11 (21) or the scenes shown in Figures 8-10 (17) to (19) and Figures 8-14 (44) to (45)) is displayed, and then a second scene in the specific performance (e.g., the scenes shown in Figures 8-11 (24) to 8-12 (28) or the scenes shown in Figures 8-14 (48) to 8-15 (52)) is displayed, and then a second image is displayed, and then the action-promoting image is displayed (see Figure 8-21). With this configuration, the first and second images, which suggest that a movement-promoting effect will be executed, are displayed alternately with scenes of the specific effect, improving the link between the specific effect and the movement-promoting effect and increasing the player's motivation to move in response to the movement detection means.

(Means 1-2) In Means 1-1, the first image is a first character image (for example, the character display "one" or "continuous"), the second image is a second character image (for example, the character display "attack" or "hit"), and the combination of the first character image and the second character image (for example, "attack" or "continuous hit") indicates the action mode of the action detection means (for example, a press operation (single press operation) or a continuous hit operation). With this configuration, the player's motivation to act can be stimulated by showing character images relating to the action mode of the action detection means between multiple scenes in a specific presentation.

(Means 1-3) In means 1-1 or 1-2, a first emphasis image that emphasizes the display of the first image (for example, the brush image 001IWG04 tracing the character display "一" shown in Fig. 8-11 (22) to (23) and the surrounding light-emitting effect image) can be displayed during the display period of the first image, and a second emphasis image that emphasizes the display of the second image (for example, the brush image 001IWG04 tracing the character display "撃" (the last stroke) shown in Fig. 8-12 (28) to (29) and the surrounding light-emitting effect image) can be displayed during the display period of the second image. With this configuration, the first emphasis image makes the first image stand out, and the second image makes the second image stand out, enhancing the presentation effect.

(Means 1-4) In any of Means 1-1 to 1-3, the display period of the first image and the display period of the second image are the same length (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-21, both display periods are the same length of 2 seconds). If the display period of one of the first image and the second image is made longer, the impression of the other may be weakened, which may reduce the presentation effect. However, with this configuration, by not making a difference in the display period between the first image and the second image, it is possible to prevent a reduction in the presentation effect.

(Means 1-5) In any of means 1-1 to 1-4, the effect execution means can execute a predetermined effect (for example, a first battle effect by a super reach A) that suggests that the game will be controlled to an advantageous state, can execute a motion promotion effect (for example, a motion promotion effect corresponding to a first battle deciding button effect or a motion promotion effect corresponding to a first battle deciding lever effect) during the execution period of the predetermined effect, and can execute a pre-effect (for example, a motion promotion pre-effect shown in FIG. 8-27 (27) to (28)) that suggests that the motion promotion effect will be executed by displaying a third image (for example, a light gathering effect image of a push button image) before executing the motion promotion effect during the execution period of the predetermined effect, and the expectation of being controlled to an advantageous state is higher when the specific effect is executed than when the predetermined effect is executed (see FIG. 8-4 (B)). With this configuration, the execution mode of the pre-effect is different between the predetermined effect and the specific effect, which increases the player's motivation to act and allows the player to pay attention to whether the predetermined effect or the specific effect is executed.

(Means 1-6) In means 1-5, the action detection means includes a first action detection means (e.g., push button 31B) and a second action detection means (e.g., operating lever 001IW31C), and the performance execution means is capable of executing, as the action promotion performance, a first action promotion performance (e.g., an action promotion performance corresponding to the first battle deciding button performance; the portion shown in FIG. 8-27 (29) to (32)) and a second action promotion performance (e.g., an action promotion performance corresponding to the first battle deciding lever performance; the portion shown in FIG. 8-28 (36) to (39)), and during the execution period of the specified performance, before executing the first action promotion performance, the third screen A first pre-effect (e.g., the action-promoting pre-effect shown in FIG. 8-27 (27) to (28)) can be executed, which displays an image to suggest that the first action-promoting effect will be executed, and a second pre-effect (e.g., the action-promoting pre-effect shown in FIG. 8-28 (33) to (35)) can be executed, which displays a fourth image (e.g., the control lever image 006IWG06) before executing the second action-promoting effect to suggest that the second action-promoting effect will be executed, and when the second action-promoting effect is executed in the predetermined effect, there is a higher expectation of being controlled to an advantageous state than when the specific effect is executed (e.g., see FIG. 8-6 (C)). With this configuration, the execution mode of the pre-effect is different between the predetermined effect and the specific effect, which increases the player's motivation to act and allows the player to pay attention to whether the predetermined effect or the specific effect will be executed.

(Means 1-7) In means 1-6, the fourth image is an image in a manner simulating the second action detection means, and the second pre-performance involves displaying the fourth image at a predetermined display angle (for example, displaying the operation lever image 006IWG06 in a first viewpoint display manner when the operation lever 001IW31C is viewed from the front. The operation lever image 006IWG06 in the first viewpoint display manner corresponds, for example, to a front view of the operation lever 001IW31C. See Figures 8-28 (33) to (35)), and then displaying the fourth image at a specific display angle different from the predetermined display angle (for example, displaying the operation lever 001IW31C from the viewpoint of a player facing the game board surface). The operation lever image 006IWG06 is displayed in the second viewpoint display mode when the player sees the operation lever 001IW31C. The operation lever image 006IWG06 in the second viewpoint display mode corresponds to, for example, a perspective view of the operation lever 001IW31C. See FIG. 8-28 (36) to (39) for the second viewpoint display mode, and the second action promotion effect is executed when the fourth image is displayed at a specific display angle (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-28 (36), when the operation lever image 006IWG06 is displayed in the second viewpoint display mode, the text display "Push the lever!" and "Push it down!" are displayed, and an action promotion effect corresponding to the first battle deciding lever effect is executed). With this configuration, the special feeling of the second action promotion effect being executed by the second advance effect can be increased, and interest in the game can be increased. In addition, by reproducing the angle of the actual operation lever as seen from the player's side, a suitable action promotion can be performed.

(Means 1-8) In any of means 1-1 to 1-7, the display mode of the action promotion image includes a predetermined mode (e.g., an ineffective mode) that indicates that the action detection by the action detection means is ineffective, and a specific mode (e.g., a valid mode) that indicates that the action detection by the action detection means is effective, and when the action promotion performance is executed during the execution period of the specific performance, a second image is displayed, and then a third scene in the specific performance (e.g., the scenes shown in Figures 8-12 (31) to (34) and the scenes shown in Figures 8-15 (55) to (58)) is displayed. After that, a text image (e.g., text display "One hit" or "Continuous hit") related to the action mode of the action detection means is displayed, and an action promotion image of a predetermined mode is displayed in a first size (e.g., medium size shown in Fig. 8-13 (37) and Fig. 8-16 (61)), and then the action promotion image of the predetermined mode is displayed in a second size larger than the first size (e.g., large size shown in Fig. 8-13 (41) and Fig. 8-16 (65)), and then the action promotion image of a specific mode is displayed (see Fig. 8-13 (43), Fig. 8-16 (67), Fig. 8-21, Fig. 8-22). According to this configuration, by displaying a text image related to the action mode of the action detection means before enabling the detection of the action by the action detection means, the player can understand what action to perform, and further, by displaying the action promotion image of the predetermined mode in a manner that changes from the first size to the second size, the player's motivation to perform an action on the action detection means can be increased.

(Means 1-9) In means 1-8, the first image is displayed in a normal manner (e.g., a non-transparent manner in which the image of the lower layer is not visible) for a first predetermined period of the display period (e.g., the period from timing T1 to T2 shown in FIG. 8-21), and is displayed in a special manner in which at least a part of the second scene is visible (e.g., a non-transparent manner in which at least a part of the image of the lower layer is not visible) for a second predetermined period after the first predetermined period has elapsed (e.g., the period from timing T2 to T3 shown in FIG. 8-21). The first image is displayed in a normal manner during a first specific period of the display period, and is displayed in a special manner in which at least a part of the third scene is visible during a second specific period after the first specific period has elapsed (for example, the portions shown in FIGS. 8-12 (29) to (30) and 8-12 (31) to (32). See FIG. 8-21). With this configuration, the first image can be connected to the second scene and the second image can be connected to the third scene without giving the player a sense of incongruity.

(Means 1-10) In Means 1-8 or 1-9, the display period of the text image displayed after the third scene is longer than the display period of the first image displayed after the first scene and the display period of the second image displayed after the second scene (see FIG. 8-21). With this configuration, it is possible to appropriately encourage movement after the player's motivation to move has been sufficiently heightened by the first and second images.

(Means 1-11) In any of means 1-8 to 1-10, during the display period of the third scene, a special image (for example, the special energy image 006IWG05 displayed near the character's right hand as shown in (33) to (34) of FIG. 8-12) can be displayed, which indicates that a predetermined type of action prompting image will be displayed, and after the display period of the special image has elapsed, a text image and a predetermined type of action prompting image are displayed (for example, as shown in (37) of FIG. 8-13, the text display "One Strike" and a push button image 006IWG02 in an inactive mode are displayed). With this configuration, the connection of the effects from the third scene to the display of the predetermined type of action prompting image can be made without causing the player to feel uncomfortable due to the special image.

(Means 1-12) In any of the means 1-8 to 1-11, the action promotion image of a predetermined mode is displayed in a manner in which it changes from a first size (for example, the medium size shown in FIG. 8-13 (37)) to a third size smaller than the first size (for example, the very small size shown in FIG. 8-13 (39)), and then is displayed in a manner in which it changes from the third size to the second size (for example, the large size shown in FIG. 8-13 (41)) in a period (T8a to T8b period shown in FIG. 8-22) shorter than the period required to change from the first size to the third size (for example, the T8 to T8a period shown in FIG. 8-22) (see FIG. 8-22). According to this configuration, the action promotion image of a predetermined mode is displayed in a manner in which it changes from the first size to the third size, and then is further displayed in a manner in which it changes from the third size to the second size, thereby stimulating the player's motivation to move and promoting a suitable action.

(Means 1-13) In any of means 1-8 to 1-13, when a predetermined type of action prompting image is displayed in a first size, a text image in a first type (for example, the unfilled/medium-sized text display "One hit" shown in FIG. 8-13 (37)) is displayed, and when a predetermined type of action prompting image is displayed in a second size, a text image in a second type (for example, the filled-in/large-sized text display "One hit" shown in FIG. 8-13 (41)) is displayed. With this configuration, by displaying the text image in the first and second types, it is possible to increase the player's motivation to act on the action detection means.

(Means 1-14) In any of means 1-8 to 1-13, the specific presentation is a presentation in which multiple types of characters appear, including at least a first character (e.g., enemy character image 006IWC11) and a second character (e.g., second ally character image 006IWC02), and the second scene is a scene in which the first character is displayed (e.g., as shown in FIG. 8-11 (24) to (27), the enemy character image 006IWC11 is displayed in the second scene), and the third scene is a scene in which the second character is displayed (e.g., as shown in FIG. 8-12 (31) to (34), the second ally character image 006IWC02 is displayed in the third scene). With this configuration, it is possible to execute a specific presentation that enhances the player's motivation to act on the action detection means.

In addition, this feature section 001IW discloses the gaming machine configurations shown below in (Means 2-1) to (Means 2-5).

(Means 2-1) The gaming machine disclosed in this characteristic part 001IW is a gaming machine for playing games, and is equipped with a display means (e.g., an image display device 5), and the display means displays a notification object (e.g., a patrol lamp image 006IWG01) in a non-notification mode (e.g., a non-illuminated mode (dark red mode), see the left side of Figure 8-36 (B)) and displays a character (e.g., a second ally character image 006IWC02) in a first display mode (e.g., an expectant expression) (e.g., a display period corresponding to Figure 8-38 (8) to (12) or Figure 8-39 (8) to (12')) in a pre-notification scene (e.g., a performance period corresponding to Figure 8-38 (8) to (12) or Figure 8-39 (8) to (12')). 12), see FIG. 8-39(12')), if the result of the lottery is a win, after the pre-announcement scene, the announcement object is displayed in an announcement mode (e.g., a lit mode (a mode that glows red), see the right side of FIG. 8-36(B) and FIG. 8-40(13)), and the character is displayed in a second display mode different from the first display mode (e.g., a happy mode, see FIG. 8-40(15), (16)), and if the result of the lottery is a loss, after the pre-announcement scene, the announcement object is displayed in a non-announcement mode, and the character is displayed in a third display mode different from the first and second display modes (e.g., a disappointing mode, see FIG. 8-41(22)). With this configuration, the state of the announcement object suggests whether the winner has won, and the display mode of the character is changed supplementarily, making it possible to clearly communicate whether the winner has won or not.

(Means 2-2) In Means 2-1, the size of the notification object is larger when it is displayed in notification mode than when it is displayed in non-notification mode after the pre-notification scene if the result of the lottery is no winning (for example, the display size of the patrol lamp image 006IWG01 in the lit mode after the winning notification shown in Figure 8-40 (13) is larger than the display size of the patrol lamp image 006IWG01 in the non-lit mode after the loss notification shown in Figure 8-61 (1)), and the size of the notification object is larger when it is displayed in non-notification mode after the pre-notification scene if the result of the lottery is no winning than when it is displayed in non-notification mode in the pre-notification scene (for example, the display size of the patrol lamp image 006IWG01 in the non-lit mode after the loss notification shown in Figure 8-61 (1) is larger than the display size of the patrol lamp image 006IWG01 in the non-lit mode in the pre-notification scene shown in Figure 8-38 (12) and Figure 8-39 (12')). With this configuration, the announcement object can be made larger when announcing a win, making it easier to highlight the fact that you have won. Even in a non-announcement mode, the announcement object can be made larger than the pre-announcement scene when announcing that you have not won, making it easier to recognize that you have not won.

(Means 2-3) In means 2-1 or 2-2, if the result of the lottery is a win, the display means displays the announcement object in an announcement mode without displaying the character after the pre-announcement scene, then displays the announcement object in an announcement mode and displays the character in a second display mode (for example, displays the patrol lamp image 006IWG01 in a lit mode without displaying the character as shown in FIG. 8-40 (13), then displays the patrol lamp image 006IWG01 in a lit mode as shown in FIG. 8-40 (14) to (16)). 8-41(22) ) the patrol lamp image 006IWG01 is displayed in a lit state and the second ally character image 006IWC02 is displayed in a happy state), if the result of the lottery is a non-winning result, after the pre-announcement scene, the announcement object is displayed in a non-announcement state and the character is displayed in a third display state (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-41(22) the patrol lamp image 006IWG01 is displayed in a non-lit state and the second ally character image 006IWC02 is displayed in a disappointed state). With this configuration, when announcing a winning result, only the announcement object in the announcement state is displayed without displaying the character, making it easier to understand the announcement content.

(Means 2-4) In any of means 2-1 to 2-3, if the result of the lottery is a win, the display means displays the character with the same facial expression as in the pre-announcement scene after the pre-announcement scene and displays the announcement object in an announcement mode (for example, after the scene shown in Figure 8-40 (13) and before the scene shown in Figure 8-40 (14), displays the second ally character image 006IWC02 with the same facial expression as in the pre-announcement scene), then displays the character with a surprised facial expression, then displays the character with a happy facial expression, and then displays the character performing a happy action (for example, displays the second ally character image 006IWC02 in the order of a surprised facial expression (Figure 8-40 (14)), a happy facial expression (Figure 8-40 (15)), and then displays the character performing a happy action (Figure 8-40 (16))). This configuration allows the character's facial expressions to transition in a way that matches the player's expectations, providing an environment in which players can easily relate and enjoy.

(Means 2-5) In any of means 2-1 to 2-4, the background color of the display means is a first color (e.g., a white-based color scheme) in the pre-announcement scene, and if the result of the lottery is a win, the background color becomes a color of a different color from the first color (e.g., a red-based color scheme) after the pre-announcement scene, and if the result of the lottery is a loss, the background color becomes the same color as the first color (e.g., a white-based color scheme) after the pre-announcement scene. This configuration makes it easier to recognize whether a prize has been won or not from the change in background color.

In addition, this feature section 001IW discloses the gaming machine configurations shown below in (Means 3-1) to (Means 3-4).

(Means 3-1) A gaming machine for playing a game, comprising a display means (e.g., an image display device 5), the display means being capable of displaying a notification object and a character (e.g., a patrol lamp image 006IWG01 and a second ally character image 006IWC02) in a pre-notification scene (e.g., a performance period corresponding to Fig. 8-38 (8) to (12) or Fig. 8-39 (8) to (12')), and displaying the notification object in a non-notification mode (e.g., a non-illuminated mode (dark red mode), see the left side of Fig. 8-36 (B)), and displaying the character in a non-notification mode (e.g., a non-illuminated mode (dark red mode), see the left side of Fig. 8-36 (B)). The character is displayed in a first display mode (e.g., an expectant expression) (see, for example, FIG. 8-38 (12) and FIG. 8-39 (12')). If the result of the lottery is a win, after the pre-announcement scene, the announcement object is displayed in an announcement mode (e.g., a lit-up mode (a red glowing mode). See the right side of FIG. 8-36 (B) and FIG. 8-40 (13)). The character is displayed in a second display mode different from the first display mode (e.g., a happy mode. See, for example, FIG. 8-40 (15) and (16)). If the result of the lottery is a loss, after the pre-announcement scene, the announcement object is displayed in a non-announcement mode. and the character is displayed in a third display mode (e.g., a disappointed look, see FIG. 8-41 (22)) different from the first and second display modes, and in the pre-notification scene, an action prompting display for encouraging the player to take an action is displayed in a position where the notification object is visible (e.g., as shown in FIG. 8-38 (12) and FIG. 8-39 (12'), the push button image 006IWG02 and the text display of "Push!" or "Continuously press" are displayed in a position where they do not overlap with the patrol lamp image 006IWG01 (or where at least a part of the patrol lamp image 006IWG01 is visible). In the case where the lottery result is a win, when the player performs an action during the action prompting period in which the action prompting display is displayed, the notification object is displayed in a notification mode (for example, when the push button 31B is pressed in the state shown in FIG. 8-38(12), or when the push button 31B is repeatedly pressed (specifically, when the repeated pressing operation that satisfies the execution condition) in the state shown in FIG. 8-39(12'), the state transitions to that shown in FIG. 8-40(13), and the patrol lamp image 006IWG01 is displayed in a lit-up state). With this configuration, the state of the notification object suggests whether the player has won or not, and the display mode of the character is changed supplementarily, making it possible to clearly communicate whether the player has won or not. In addition, by displaying the action prompting display in a position where the notification object is visible, the player can be drawn to the presence of both the notification object and the action prompting display.

(Means 3-2) In Means 3-1, the action prompting display includes an image prompting display imitating the object to be acted on and a text prompting display using text (for example, as shown in Fig. 8-38(12) and Fig. 8-39(12'), it includes a push button image 006IWG02 and text prompting such as "Press!" or "Continuous hit"). The display means displays both the image prompting display and the text prompting display so as not to completely cover the notification object (for example, as shown in Fig. 8-38(12), Fig. 8-39(12') and Fig. 8-48, the push button image 006IWG02 and text prompting such as "Press!" or "Continuous hit" are displayed in a position that does not overlap with the patrol lamp image 006IWG01 (or in a position where at least a part of the patrol lamp image 006IWG01 overlaps while being visible)). With this configuration, it is possible to always draw attention to the notification object.

(Means 3-3) In means 3-1 or 3-2, the display means displays the image promotion display so that the action of the notification object and the action of the character are not synchronized (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-48, the push button image 006IWG02 is displayed so that the button part alternates between an upright state (FIG. 8-48(1)) and a downright state (FIG. 8-48(2)), and the patrol lamp image 006IWG01 and the second ally character image 006IWC02 are displayed so that they alternate between moving to the right (FIG. 8-48(1)) and moving to the left (FIG. 8-48(2)), and are displayed so that their actions are not synchronized with each other). With this configuration, it is possible to draw attention to both displays.

(Means 3-4) In any of means 3-1 to 3-3, when the display means displays the image promotion display, the display means displays the notification object and character still, and displays the image promotion display in a manner accompanied by motion (for example, as shown in Fig. 8-59 (11a) to (12), the patrol lamp image 006IWG01 and the second ally character image 006IWC02 are displayed still, while the multiple mini push button images 006IWG02a preceding the push button image 006IWG02 are displayed in a manner accompanied by motion). With this configuration, it is possible to draw attention to both displays.

In addition, this feature section 001IW discloses the gaming machine configurations shown below in (Means 4-1) to (Means 4-2).

(Means 4-1) A gaming machine for playing games, comprising a display means (e.g., an image display device 5), in which the display means displays a notification object (e.g., a patrol lamp image 006IWG01) in a non-notification mode (e.g., a non-illuminated mode (dark red mode), see the left side of Figure 8-36 (B)) during a pre-notification scene (e.g., a performance period corresponding to Figures 8-38 (8) to (12) or Figures 8-39 (8) to (12')), and a character (e.g., , the second ally character image 006IWC02) is displayed in a first display mode (e.g., an expectant expression) (see, for example, Fig. 8-38 (12) and Fig. 8-39 (12')), and if the result of the lottery is a win, after the pre-announcement scene, the announcement object is displayed in an announcement mode (e.g., a lit-up mode (a red glowing mode), see the right side of Fig. 8-36 (B) and Fig. 8-40 (13)), and the character is displayed in a second display mode (e.g., 8-40(15), (16)), and if the result of the lottery is not a winning result, after the pre-announcement scene, the announcement object is displayed in a non-announcement mode, and the character is displayed in a third display mode (for example, a disappointing mode, see FIG. 8-41(22)) different from the first and second display modes, and a title announcement is made in the pre-announcement scene (for example, the title announcement shown in FIG. 8-38(8) and FIG. 8-39(8) is made), and the announcement period during which the announcement object is displayed in the announcement mode is longer than the title announcement period during which the title announcement is made and shorter than the fanfare period (for example, the period (7.5 seconds) during which the patrol lamp image 006IWG01 is displayed in a lit mode as shown in FIG. 8-51 is longer than the title announcement period (2 seconds) during which the title announcement is made and shorter than the fanfare period (11 seconds) as shown in FIG. 8-58). With this configuration, the state of the notification object indicates whether or not the player has won, while the display state of the character is changed in a supplementary manner, making it easy to understand whether the player has won or not. Also, by ensuring a sufficient period for the notification object to be displayed in notification mode, the notification stands out, while the fanfare period is made longer to make the player aware of the possibility of winning, and the role of each period can be maintained appropriately.

(Means 4-2) In means 4-1, the title display displayed as the title notification includes an image corresponding to the notification object and a text display related to the notification object (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-38(8) and FIG. 8-39(8), the title display displayed as the title notification includes three effect images corresponding to the patrol lamp image 006IWG01 and the text display "PATO PATO" related to the patrol lamp), and the text display related to the notification object is displayed more emphasized than other text displays (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-38(8) and FIG. 8-39(8), the text display "PATO PATO" is displayed larger than the text display "PUSH CHANCE". Also, for example, only the text display "PATO PATO" may be given an effect display or may be made to operate). With this configuration, the notification object can be made more noticeable to the player.

In addition, this feature section 001IW discloses the gaming machine configurations shown below in (Means 5-1) to (Means 5-3).

(Means 5-1) A gaming machine for playing a game, comprising a display means (e.g., an image display device 5), in which the display means displays a notification object (e.g., a patrol lamp image 006IWG01) in a non-notification mode (e.g., a non-illuminated mode (dark red mode), see the left side of Figure 8-36 (B)) and displays a character (e.g., a second ally character image 006IWC02) in a first display mode (e.g., an expectant expression) (e.g., a display period corresponding to Figure 8-38 (12) or Figure 8-39 (8) to (12')) in a pre-notification scene (e.g., a performance period corresponding to Figure 8-38 (8) to (12) or Figure 8-39 (8) to (12')). 8-39(12')), if the result of the lottery is a win, after the pre-announcement scene, the announcement object is displayed in an announcement mode (e.g., a lit-up mode (a red glowing mode), see the right side of FIG. 8-36(B) and FIG. 8-40(13)), and the character is displayed in a second display mode different from the first display mode (e.g., a happy mode, see FIG. 8-40(15) and (16)). If the result of the lottery is a loss, after the pre-announcement scene, the announcement object is displayed in a non-announcement mode, and the character is displayed in a third display mode different from the first and second display modes (e.g., a disappointed mode, see FIG. 8-40(16)). 8-39(12')) and in the pre-notification scene, a prompt is given to the player to take an action (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-38(12) and FIG. 8-39(12'), a push button image 006IWG02 and text display of "Push!" or "Continuously press" are displayed). If the result of the lottery is a win, the display means displays the notification object in a notification mode when the player takes an action during the action prompting period in which the action prompting is performed (for example, when the push button 31B is pressed in the state shown in FIG. 8-38(12), or when the player takes an action during the action prompting period in which the action prompting is performed, the display means displays the notification object in a notification mode ...9(12'), When the push button 31B is repeatedly pressed (specifically, when the execution condition is satisfied), the state shown in FIG. 8-40 (13) is transitioned to, and the patrol lamp image 006IWG01 is displayed in a lit state), and the announcement period during which the announcement object is displayed in the announcement mode is longer than the action promotion period and shorter than the fanfare period (for example, the period (7.5 seconds) during which the patrol lamp image 006IWG01 is displayed in a lit state as shown in FIG. 8-51 is longer than the action promotion period (3 seconds) and shorter than the fanfare period (11 seconds) as shown in FIG. 8-58). With this configuration, the announcement object's state suggests whether the winner is a winner, and the display state of the character is changed supplementarily to clearly communicate whether the winner is a winner or not. In addition, by ensuring a sufficient period during which the announcement object is displayed in the announcement mode, the announcement is made noticeable, while the fanfare period is made longer to make the player aware of the win, and the role of each period can be appropriately maintained.

(Means 5-2) In means 5-1, as a promotion for an action, an image promotion display imitating the object to be acted upon is displayed (for example, as shown in Fig. 8-38 (12), Fig. 8-39 (12'), Fig. 8-59 (12), (12') a push button image 006IWG02 is displayed), and a pre-stage performance in which a pre-stage display of the image promotion display is executed before the action promotion is performed (for example, as shown in Figs. 8-59 (11a') to (12'), (11a) to (12) a multiple illuminated mini push button image 006IWG02a is combined The notification period is longer than the combined period of the early performance period during which the early performance is being performed and the action prompting period (for example, the combined period (7.5 seconds) during which the patrol lamp image 006IWG01 shown in FIG. 8-60 is displayed in a lit state is longer than the combined period (4 seconds) of the light gathering effect performance period (0.1+0.3+0.6=1 second) shown in FIG. 8-59 and FIG. 8-60 and the action prompting period (3 seconds) shown in FIG. 8-60). With this configuration, the period during which the notification object is displayed in a notification state is sufficiently secured, making the notification stand out and increasing interest.

(Means 5-3) In means 5-1 or 5-2, if the player performs an action before the action prompting period ends, the period during which the notification object is displayed in the notification mode is extended by the remaining period of the action prompting period (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-55, if a pressing operation is performed immediately (approximately 0 seconds) after the start of the action prompting period, the period during which the patrol lamp image 006IWG01 is displayed in the lit mode is approximately 10.5 seconds, if a pressing operation is performed approximately 1 second later, the period is approximately 9.5 seconds, and if a 3-second action prompting period has passed without a pressing operation, the period is approximately 7.5 seconds). With this configuration, the period during which the notification object is displayed in the notification mode is extended, allowing the player to bask in the afterglow of the celebration even more.

In addition, this feature section 001IW discloses the gaming machine configurations shown below in (Means 6-1) to (Means 6-3).

(Means 6-1) A gaming machine for playing games, capable of executing a first performance and a second performance for notifying a win, the first performance being a performance in which a winning is notified by moving a movable body after a provocative scene (for example, a Super Reach C (Powerful RUSH) performance when the Powerful RUSH mode is selected as shown in Figures 8-42, 8-43, 8-44, and 8-45), the second performance being a performance in which, in a pre-announcement scene, an announcement object is displayed in a non-announcement mode and a character is displayed in a first display mode, and then, without moving the movable body, the announcement object is displayed in an announcement mode, and the character is displayed in a second display mode. This is a performance in which a win is notified by displaying a character in a second display mode different from the first display mode (for example, the Super Reach C (Pato Pato Attack) performance when Pato Pato Attack mode is selected, as shown in Figures 8-37, 8-38, 8-39, and 8-40), and the period during which the notification object is displayed in the notification mode in the second performance is longer than the period during which the movable body is operated in the first performance (for example, the period (7.5 seconds) during which the patrol lamp image 006IWG01 shown in Figure 8-51 is displayed in the lit mode is longer than the period during which the reel object operates (2.2 seconds) shown in Figure 8-50). With this configuration, the period during which the notification object is displayed in the notification mode is sufficiently secured, making the announcement memorable.

(Means 6-2) In means 6-1, a gaming machine that performs variable display of identification information (e.g., a special pattern), and when a specific display result (e.g., a jackpot pattern) is derived and displayed as the variable display result, a winning is obtained and the gaming machine can be controlled to a favorable state (e.g., a jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous to the player, and that is capable of performing variable display of performance identification information (e.g., a decorative pattern) in response to the variable display of identification information, and the performance period of the first performance and the performance period of the second performance each include an epilogue period (e.g., a congratulatory/afterglow period from when the jackpot is notified to the player until the pattern is determined, a period during which the conclusion scene of the super reach performance is played), and during the epilogue period of the first performance, the movable body is located in a retracted position, and the characters and The variable display result of the performance identification information corresponding to the specific display result is displayed (for example, as shown in Fig. 8-45 (24) to (28) and Fig. 8-50 (24) to (28), the movable body 32 is located at the initial position, and the combination of the second mini-character 006IWC05 and the decorative pattern that becomes the big win pattern "222" is displayed), and in the epilogue period of the second performance, the variable display result of the performance identification information corresponding to the specific display result is displayed with the announcement object displayed in the announcement mode (for example, as shown in Fig. 8-40 (17) to (21) and Fig. 8-51 (17) to (21), the combination of the decorative pattern that becomes the big win pattern "222" is displayed with the patrol lamp image 006IWG01 displayed in the lighting mode). With this configuration, the performances in the epilogue period of the first performance and the second performance are different from each other, so that each can be impressed. In particular, during the epilogue period of the second performance, the announcement object is displayed in an announcement mode while a variable display result of the performance identification information corresponding to the specific display result is displayed, thereby creating an impression of winning in the second performance.

(Means 6-3) In means 6-1 or 6-2, the first and second effects are effects that are executed based on the same fluctuation pattern (for example, when the fluctuation pattern PA2-5 or fluctuation pattern PB2-5 shown in FIG. 8-4 is determined, if the performance mode is the Powerful RUSH mode, a Super Reach C (Powerful RUSH) effect is executed, and if the performance mode is the Pato Pato Attack mode, a Super Reach C (Pato Pato Attack) effect is executed), and when the first effect is executed based on one fluctuation pattern, The period from the start of the fluctuation to the end of the fluctuation is the same when the first performance is executed based on the first fluctuation pattern and when the second performance is executed based on the first fluctuation pattern (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-4, when the Super Reach C (Powerful RUSH) performance or the Super Reach C (Pato Pato Attack) performance is executed based on the fluctuation pattern PA2-5, the period is 80 seconds in both cases, and when the Super Reach C (Powerful RUSH) performance or the Super Reach C (Pato Pato Attack) performance is executed based on the fluctuation pattern PB2-5, the period is 100 seconds in both cases). With this configuration, it is possible to execute multiple performances based on the same fluctuation pattern, and to make an impression of the announcement using the announcement object.

In addition, this characteristic part 001IW discloses the gaming machine configurations shown in (Means 7-1) to (Means 7-2) below.

(Means 7-1) A gaming machine for playing a game, comprising a display means and a sound output means (e.g., speakers 8L, 8R), the display means being capable of displaying a notification object and a character (e.g., a patrol lamp image 006IWG01 and a second ally character image 006IWC02) in a pre-notification scene (e.g., a presentation period corresponding to Figures 8-38 (8) to (12) and Figures 8-39 (8) to (12')), in which, in the pre-notification scene, the notification object is displayed in a non-notification mode (e.g., a non-lit mode (dark red mode). See the left side of Figure 8-36 (B)), and the character is displayed in a first display mode (e.g., an expectant expression) (see, for example, Figures 8-38 (12) and 8-39 (12')), and if the result of the lottery is a win, after the pre-notification scene, the notification object is displayed in a notification mode (e.g., a lit mode (red glowing mode). See the right side of Figure 8-36 (B), FIG. 8-40 (13) shows the notification object in a different display mode (e.g., a happy mode, see FIG. 8-40 (15) and (16)) from the first display mode, and if the result of the lottery is a non-winning result, after the pre-announcement scene, the notification object is displayed in a non-announcement mode, and the character is displayed in a third display mode (e.g., a disappointed mode, see FIG. 8-41 (22)) different from the first and second display modes, and the sound output means outputs a notification sound in conjunction with the display of the notification object in the notification mode, and then outputs the voice of the character (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-40 (13), a notification sound is output in conjunction with the display of the patrol lamp image 006IWG01 in a lit mode, and then the character voices such as "hah," "yay," and "yay, yay" are output in a tone of voice corresponding to the character, as shown in FIG. 8-40 (14) to (16)). With this configuration, the appearance of the notification object indicates whether or not the winner has won, while the display of the character is changed to supplement the win/loss, making it easy to understand whether the winner has won or not. Also, the announcement sound and the character's voice are output in sequence to create excitement about the win.

(Means 7-2) In means 7-1, when the result of the lottery is a non-winning result, the sound output means does not output a sound corresponding to displaying the notification object in a non-notifying mode, but outputs the voice of the character (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-41 (22), does not output a sound corresponding to displaying the patrol lamp image 006IWG01 in a non-lit mode, but outputs a character voice in a voice tone corresponding to the character, "Sorry, let's do our best next time!"), and when the result of the lottery is a winning result, the period during which the notification sound is output is longer than the period during which the character's voice is output (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-40 (13), the period during which the notification sound is output in conjunction with displaying the patrol lamp image 006IWG01 in a lit mode is longer than the period during which the character's voice is output). As shown in FIG. 8-40(14)-(16), the period during which the character voice is output when the lottery result is a win is longer than the period during which the character voice is output when the lottery result is a non-win (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-40(14)-(16), the period during which the character voice is output when the lottery result is a win is longer than the period during which the character voice is output when the lottery result is a non-win, as shown in FIG. 8-41(22), in the voice tone corresponding to the character, "Too bad, let's try harder next time!"). With this configuration, the announcement can be appealed by outputting the announcement sound, which can liven up the winning, and the state of the announcement object, i.e., whether or not the announcement sound is output, can be determined. Also, when the lottery result is a non-win, the announcement sound is not output but the character voice is output, which can avoid the excitement of having no sound and reduce disappointment of the player.

In the example shown in the characteristic part 001IW, when the expression "the result of the lottery is a win" is used, it means that the display result of the special game is a "jackpot", and when the expression "the result of the lottery is a non-win", it means that the display result of the special game is a "lose". However, it is not limited to this, and in the means 2-1 to 7-2, the expression "the result of the lottery is a win" may mean that in the variable display start setting process executed on the performance control board 12 side, a lottery is held for the performance, and a decision is made to execute a predetermined performance (specifically, a performance in which the patrol lamp image 006IWG01 is turned on to notify the jackpot). Also, for example, the expression "the result of the lottery is a non-win" may mean that in the variable display start setting process executed on the performance control board 12 side, a lottery is held for the performance, and a decision is not made to execute a predetermined performance (specifically, a performance in which the patrol lamp image 006IWG01 is turned on to notify the jackpot).

For example, the configuration shown in this feature part 001IW can be applied to slot machines in addition to pachinko machines, and when applied to slot machines, the expression "the result of the lottery is a win" may mean that the AT lottery or role lottery results in a bonus role win.

LIST OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko game machine 2 ... Game board 3 ... Game machine frame 4A, 4B ... Special pattern display device 5 ... Image display device 6A ... Winning ball device 6B ... Variable winning ball device 7 ... Special variable winning ball device 8L, 8R ... Speaker 9 ... Game effect lamp 10 ... General winning port 11 ... Main board 12 ... Performance control board 13 ... Sound control board 14 ... Lamp control board 15 ... Relay board 20 ... Normal pattern display device 21 ... Gate switch 22A, 22B ... Start port switch 23 ... Count switch 30 ... Ball hitting operation 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 ... Performance control CPU
123 ... Display control unit

Claims (1)

A gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to a player,
A motion detection means capable of detecting a motion of a player;
A performance execution means capable of executing a performance,
The performance execution means includes:
A specific effect is executed which causes a specific character to move and suggests that the character will be controlled to the advantageous state;
During the execution period of the specific performance, a motion prompting performance can be executed in which, after a motion mode suggesting image suggesting a motion mode for the motion detection means is displayed, a motion prompting image for encouraging a motion for the motion detection means is displayed;
During the execution period of the specific performance, before the execution of the action prompting performance, a pre-performance can be executed, which suggests that the action prompting performance will be executed by displaying a first image and a second image related to the first image;
the action mode suggesting image is an image suggesting an action mode for the action detection means by an action instruction character string including at least a first character and a second character,
the first image does not include the specific character and is an image showing the first character ,
the second image does not include the specific character and is an image showing the second character ,
When the action promotion effect is executed during the execution period of the specific effect, a first effect image including the specific character related to a first scene of the specific effect is displayed, and then the first image is displayed superimposed on the first effect image, and then a second effect image including the specific character related to a second scene of the specific effect is displayed, and then the second image is displayed superimposed on the second effect image, and then the action promotion image is displayed.

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