JP2007006991A - Game machine and simulation program - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine which can improve interest in a game, and a simulation program. <P>SOLUTION: The pachinko game machine displays first patterns forming a part of a specific display mode to move the machine to a jackpot game condition advantageous to a player and second patterns separate from the first pattern and not included in the specific display mode and a performance image relating to a game in a liquid display device. The pachinko game machine stores any of the display modes of a plurality of kinds of performance images related to each of a plurality of kinds of second patterns. The pachinko game machine controls the first patterns to stop-display, control the second patterns selected to stop-display and controls the display of the performance images in the display modes of the performance images related to the second patterns. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine and a simulation program, and more particularly to a gaming machine and a simulation program for displaying an effect image relating to a game.

  Conventionally, in a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, when a predetermined variable display start condition is satisfied, for example, when a game ball passes through a start area provided in the game area, the display area of the variable display device There is provided variable display control means for performing control to display the identification information in a variable manner and to control to display and display the identification information on which the variable display is performed, and the identification information thus derived and displayed is a predetermined combination (specific display mode). In such a case, there is provided a game that makes it possible to shift to a big hit gaming state (so-called “big hit”) that is advantageous to the player.

  Such identification information is a first design that constitutes a part of a specific display mode, but is different from such a first design and is not included in a part of the specific display mode. There are gaming machines in which symbols are displayed in a variable manner and stopped together with the first symbol. In addition to these symbols, an effect image related to the game is also displayed.

In this type of gaming machine, for example, as shown in Patent Document 1, a main symbol with numbers constituting a part of a specific display mode in a jackpot gaming state, and a rhombus shape that does not configure the specific display mode The one that alternately displays the sub-designs is disclosed. In particular, in such a gaming machine, when the sub-designs are stopped and displayed side by side in the same type, the main symbols and sub-designs are displayed again and then the main symbols are displayed in a specific manner. The mode is stopped and displayed, and the game shifts to a big hit gaming state.
JP 2005-74174 A

  However, in the gaming machine described above, when the sub symbols are stopped and displayed side by side in the same type, the main symbol is simply stopped and displayed as a specific display mode, and the state of the sub symbol is shifted. The result of the stop display of the first symbol that constitutes a part of the specific display mode, not the second symbol that is not included in the part of the specific display mode for shifting to the jackpot gaming state It is difficult to improve the interest of the game. For this reason, it is desired that the main symbol and the sub symbol as described above are positioned differently, and further enhancement of interest in the game is desired by the newly positioned sub symbol.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine and a simulation program that can improve the interest of the game.

  In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides the following.

  (1) The first symbol constituting a part of the specific display mode for shifting to the jackpot gaming state advantageous to the player is different from the first symbol, and is included in a part of the specific display mode. A display means for displaying a second symbol not included and an effect image relating to the game; a display control means for controlling the display of the display means; and a display mode storage means for storing display types of a plurality of types of effect images; , Effect image display mode selection means for selecting one of the display types of the plurality of types of effect images, second symbol storage means for storing a plurality of types of second symbols, and any of the plurality of types of second symbols And a second symbol selecting means for selecting one of the plurality of types of second symbols, each of which is stored in association with one of the display types of the plurality of types of effect images. Image correspondence storage means, The display control means performs control for stopping and displaying the first symbol, and performs control for stopping and displaying the second symbol selected by the second symbol selecting means, and the image correspondence storage means performs the second symbol. A game machine having a function of controlling display of an effect image in an effect image display mode selected by the effect image display mode selection means.

  (2) The gaming machine according to (1), further comprising second symbol change condition determining means for determining whether or not a predetermined second symbol change condition is satisfied, wherein the display control means is the second symbol change condition. When it is determined that the predetermined second symbol change condition is not established by the condition determining means, the second symbol change condition is controlled so as to display the one type of second symbol selected by the second symbol selecting means. A game having a function of performing control to display a plurality of types of second symbols selected by the second symbol selection means when the determination means determines that a predetermined second symbol change condition is satisfied. Machine.

  (3) In the gaming machine described in (2), the display control unit has a function of stopping and displaying the first symbol and the second symbol on a plurality of stop lines, and the second symbol change condition determining unit includes: A gaming machine having a function of determining that the predetermined second symbol change condition is satisfied by stopping and displaying a second symbol on a specific stop line among a plurality of stop lines.

  (4) The first symbol constituting a part of the specific display mode for shifting to the jackpot gaming state advantageous to the player is different from the first symbol, and is included in a part of the specific display mode. Display control processing for controlling display of the second graphic not included and the effect image related to the game, effect image display mode selection processing for selecting one of the display modes of the plurality of types of effect images, and a plurality of types of second images A simulation program for causing a computer to execute a second symbol selection process for selecting one of symbols from the symbol, and performing a control for stopping and displaying the first symbol in the display control process, and the second symbol selection process In the display mode of the effect image selected in the effect image display mode selection process, the control is performed to stop and display the second symbol selected in Simulation program, characterized in that to execute a process of controlling the display of an image output to the computer.

  According to the invention described in (1) or (4), the first symbol constituting a part of a specific display mode for shifting to the big hit gaming state is stopped and displayed, and a part of the specific display mode The second symbol not included in the symbol is stopped and displayed, and the effect image is displayed in the display mode of the effect image associated with the second symbol. Therefore, regardless of the result of the stop display of the first symbol, the display mode of the effect image can be recognized by the result of the stop display of the second symbol that does not notify the transition to the big hit gaming state, and the stop display of the first symbol Regardless of the result, the second symbol is displayed as an effect image corresponding to the second symbol (for example, a reach effect image corresponding to the second symbol, etc.). Since the used effects can be performed and the first symbol and the second symbol can be positioned differently, it is possible to improve the interest of the game. In addition, the interest of the game can be improved by paying attention to the result of the stop display of the second symbol, which is often neglected compared to the first symbol.

  According to the invention described in (2), a control is performed to display one type of second symbol variably when the predetermined second symbol change condition is not established, and a plurality of types are determined when the predetermined second symbol change condition is established. The second pattern is controlled to be displayed in a variable manner. Therefore, when the predetermined second symbol change condition is not established, one type of second symbol is displayed in a variable manner, and the attention to the first symbol is not hindered. In addition, when the predetermined second symbol change condition is satisfied, a plurality of types of second symbols are variably displayed, and it is possible to recognize the satisfaction of the predetermined second symbol change condition by the plurality of types of second symbols, and to win big hits. As a result of the stop display of the second symbol, for example, the display mode of the effect image differs depending on whether the second symbol that does not notify the transition to the gaming state is stopped and displayed by any of the plurality of second symbols. The expectation with respect to the display mode of the image will be raised, and the interest in the game can be improved by further paying attention to the result of the stop display of the second symbol.

  According to the invention described in (3), when the second symbol is stopped and displayed on a specific stop line among the plurality of stop lines on which the first symbol and the second symbol are stopped and displayed, a predetermined second symbol change is made. It is determined that the condition is met. Therefore, by noting whether or not the second symbol is stopped and displayed on a specific stop line among a plurality of stop lines, the expectation for the result of the stop display of the second symbol will be enhanced, and more Further, by focusing attention on the result of the stop display of the second symbol, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

[Composition of gaming machine]
An overview of the gaming machine in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. In the embodiment described below, a case where the present invention is applied to a first type pachinko gaming machine (also referred to as “digital pachi”) is shown as a preferred embodiment for a gaming machine according to the present invention.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the pachinko gaming machine 10 fires a glass door 11, a wooden frame 12, a base door 13, a game board 14, a dish unit 21, a liquid crystal display device 32 that displays an image, and a game ball. It includes a launching device 130, a substrate unit 400, a ball payout unit 500 that gives game value, and the like.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the glass door 11 described above is pivotally attached to the base door 13 so as to be openable and closable. Further, an opening 11a is formed in the center of the glass door 11, as shown in FIG. Further, a transparent protective glass 19 is disposed in the opening 11a. The protective glass 19 is disposed so as to face the front surface of a game board 14 described later in a state where the glass door 11 is closed. In particular, the protective glass 19 may be disposed so as to face at least the entire gaming area 15, but the front area 16 of the gaming board 14 that does not correspond to the gaming area 15 (hereinafter referred to as outside the gaming area 16). ) May be arranged so as to face each other.

  The glass door 11 is provided with a control panel 80 below the opening 11a. The control panel 80 includes a gaming ball lending operation unit 82, a menu operation unit 84 for menu screen display, menu selection, determination, cancellation, and the like, a game operation unit 88 for operations related to the progress of the game, and the like. . In the present embodiment, the game operation unit 88 corresponds to an example of operation means that can be operated by the player.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the above-described dish unit 21 is disposed on the base door 13 so as to be positioned below the glass door 11. As shown in FIG. 1, the dish unit 21 is provided with an upper dish 20 above it. A lower plate 22 is provided below the upper plate 20. The upper plate 20 stores game balls to be launched into a game area 15 described later. The upper plate 20 and the lower plate 22 are provided with payout outlets 20a and 22a for lending game balls and paying out game balls (prize balls), and when predetermined payout conditions are satisfied. The game balls stored in the ball payout unit 500 described later are discharged.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the launching device 130 described above is disposed on the base door 13 so as to be located on the side of the dish unit 21. As shown in FIG. 1, the launching device 130 is provided with a launching handle 26 that can be operated by a player. The launch handle 26 is provided so as to be rotatable, and the pachinko game can be advanced by operating the launch handle 26 by the player. Further, on the back side of the firing handle 26, a firing motor (not shown), a ball feed solenoid (not shown) and the like are provided. Note that the player who plays the game is located on the front side of the pachinko gaming machine 10 in which the operation of the launch handle 26 and the like is possible. That is, this pachinko gaming machine 10 can be played from the front.

  In addition, a touch sensor (not shown), a firing stop switch (not shown), and the like are provided on the periphery of the firing handle 26. When the touch sensor is touched, it is detected that the firing handle 26 is gripped by the player. When the shooting handle 26 is gripped by the player and is rotated in the clockwise direction, electric power is supplied to the shooting motor in accordance with the rotation angle, and the game ball stored in the upper plate 20 is played. Fired sequentially on the board 14. Even when the launch handle 26 is being rotated, when the launch stop switch is operated, the game device 130 does not launch the game ball.

  It should be noted that the touch sensor provided on the firing handle 26 may be any sensor that can determine that the player has gripped the firing handle 26. It doesn't matter.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 14 described above is disposed in front of the base door 13 so as to be positioned behind the protective glass 19 in the glass door 11. The game board 14 is entirely formed of a plate-shaped resin having transparency. Examples of the resin having transparency include various materials such as an acrylic resin, a polycarbonate resin, and a methacrylic resin. That is, part or all of the game board 14 is formed by the translucent member so that the rear can be visually recognized. The game board 14 has a game area 15 on the front surface of which the launched game ball can roll. As shown in FIG. 3, the game area 15 is surrounded by a guide rail 30 and the like, and is an area in which a game ball can roll. The game area 15 of the game board 14 is provided with a plurality of obstacle nails (not shown). In this way, the game ball launched by the launching device 130 is guided to the guide rail 30 provided on the game board 14 and moves to the upper part of the game board 14, and then collides with the above-described obstacle nails. As a result, the player moves down toward the lower side of the game board 14 while changing its traveling direction. In addition, as will be described in detail later, the game board 14 can be exchanged for another game board by a game hall manager or the like, and by exchanging the game board, a variety of games can be provided. .

  As shown in FIG. 3, a starting port 44, a shutter 40, and the like are provided in the center of the front surface of the game board 14. The variable display of the special symbol (an example of identification information) is executed on condition that a game ball has entered the start port 44. Further, as will be described in detail later, depending on the result of variable display of this special symbol, a big hit gaming state (specific game state, so-called “hit”) that is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state is obtained. When the big hit game state is reached, the shutter 40 is controlled to be in an open state, and the game ball may be easily opened in the big prize opening 39.

  As described above, the base door 13 on which the glass door 11, the game board 14, the dish unit 21, and the launching device 130 are disposed is pivotally attached to the wooden frame 12, as shown in FIG. An opening 13 a is formed at the center of the base door 13. For this reason, the display area 32 a of the liquid crystal display device 32 disposed behind the base door 13 can be viewed from the front through the transmissive game board 14 and the protective glass 19. Speakers 46L and 46R are disposed above the base door 13.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 3, a special symbol display device 33 is disposed at the center of the game board 14. The special symbol display device 33 is a display device capable of 7-segment display, and performs variable display of special symbols in a special symbol game. The special symbol in the special symbol display device 33 is configured by a single symbol sequence, but is not limited thereto, and may be configured by, for example, a plurality of symbol sequences. This special symbol is a symbol consisting of numbers, symbols, and the like, and in the present embodiment, numbers “1” to “9” and a symbol “−” are used.

  “Variable display” is a concept that can be displayed in a variable manner. For example, a “variable display” that is actually displayed in a variable state, a “stop display” that is displayed in a stopped state, etc. It is. In addition, “variable display” can be “derivation display” in which identification information is displayed as a result of a special symbol game. Further, the period from the start of the variable display to the derivation display is referred to as one variable display.

  Also, in the special symbol display device 33, the special symbol is derived and displayed, and the special symbol derived and displayed is displayed in a specific display mode (for example, a mode in which any one of “1” to “9” is derived and displayed, Based on the so-called “hit display mode”), the gaming state is shifted to a big hit gaming state (specific gaming state) advantageous to the player. In addition, when the special symbol derived and displayed is in a non-specific display mode (for example, a mode in which “-” is derived and displayed, a so-called “out-of-phase”), the game state does not shift to the big hit gaming state.

  In addition, the special symbol that is derived and displayed is a special display mode (for example, a mode in which “1”, “3”, “5”, “7”, “9” are derived and displayed, Based on the so-called “special jackpot display mode”), the gaming state is shifted to a jackpot gaming state advantageous to the player, and when the jackpot gaming state is completed, the gaming state is shifted to the probability changing state. On the other hand, non-special display modes (for example, “2”, “4”, “6”, “8”) which are not special display modes among the specific display modes are derived and displayed. The so-called “ordinary jackpot display mode”), the game state is shifted to a jackpot gaming state advantageous to the player, and when the jackpot gaming state ends, It will shift to an advantageous time-short state. Then, after shifting to the short-time state, when the variable display of the identification information is performed 100 times without shifting to the big hit gaming state, shifting to the normal gaming state that is relatively disadvantageous to the player; Become.

  In the probability change state as described above, the probability of shifting to the big hit gaming state is improved relative to the normal gaming state. In the short time state, since the variable information display time is shorter than the normal game state and the time for the blade member 48 to be in the open state is controlled to be longer, the big hit game is relatively more than the normal game state. Increases the chance of entering a state. A game state that shifts to the big hit gaming state when the special symbol derived and displayed is in a special display mode, and shifts to the probable change state after the end of the big hit gaming state is referred to as a special big hit gaming state. Further, a game state that shifts to the big hit gaming state when the special symbol that is derived and displayed becomes a non-special display mode, and that shifts to the short-time state after the big hit gaming state ends is called a normal big hit gaming state.

  In addition, in the special big hit that becomes the probability change state after the big hit gaming state, the upper limit round number of round control in the big hit gaming state is 16 rounds. That is, the gaming state is shifted to the first jackpot gaming state that is relatively advantageous to the player. On the other hand, in a normal big hit that does not change to a promiscuous state after entering the big hit gaming state, the upper limit number of rounds of round control in the big hit gaming state is eight.

  In this embodiment, when a special big hit is made, the game is shifted to a probable change state after the end of the big hit game state, and when the normal big hit is made, the time is always shifted to a time-saving state after the big hit game state is finished. (So-called “full time reduction”), but not limited to this. For example, when a special big hit is made, after the big hit gaming state is shifted to the probability variation state, the probability variation state becomes a normal big hit When the big hit gaming state ends, the state shifts to the time-saving state, and when the normal hit state is reached from the non-probable state, the state shifts to the normal gaming state without shifting to the time-shortening state after the big hit gaming state ends (so-called , “Half time short”). Further, in the present embodiment, the upper limit of round control in the big hit gaming state is different between the case of the special big hit and the case of the normal big hit, but not limited to this, for example, as the same number of rounds Also good.

  The liquid crystal display device 32 described above is disposed on the base door 13 as shown in FIG. The liquid crystal display device 32 has a display area 32a for displaying an image relating to a game. The liquid crystal display device 32 is disposed behind (on the back side of) the game board 14 through the opening 13a. Further, the liquid crystal display device 32 is disposed so that the display area 32a overlaps the whole or a part of the game board 14 through the opening 13a in the depth direction from the back side. In the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, images relating to various games, such as decorative symbols that are variably displayed in accordance with the variable display of special symbols in a special symbol game, background images related to games, and effect images, are in a predetermined form. Will be displayed. That is, the liquid crystal display device 32 displays an image related to the game. In other words, the liquid crystal display device 32 has a display area 32a that displays an effect image relating to the game in a visually recognizable manner.

  In addition, on the liquid crystal display device 32, decorative symbols corresponding to a plurality of symbol rows (three rows in the present embodiment) are variably displayed in accordance with the special symbol variable display on the special symbol display device 33. In other words, the liquid crystal display device 32 performs variable display of decorative symbols in each of a plurality of symbol rows (display rows). As shown in FIG. 36 (A), the decorative symbol 96 for informing the game result is composed of numbers (number part) 96b from “1” to “9” and characters (main body part) 96a corresponding to these numbers. Composed. When the derivation display of the decoration symbol is performed in the plurality of symbol strings and the result of the variable display of the special symbol in the special symbol display device 33 is a specific display mode, the combination of the plurality of decoration symbols derived and displayed is It becomes a specific combination (for example, a mode in which all of “1” to “9” are derived and displayed in each of a plurality of symbol sequences, so-called “hit display mode”), and the game state is given to the player It will shift to an advantageous jackpot gaming state. Further, when the result of variable display of the special symbol in the special symbol display device 33 is the special jackpot display mode, the combination of the plurality of derived symbols that are derived and displayed is a special combination (for example, a specific combination (for example, A mode in which all of “1”, “3”, “5”, “7”, “9” are derived and displayed in each of the plurality of symbol rows, so-called “special jackpot display mode”) Thus, when the gaming state is shifted to the big hit gaming state advantageous to the player and the big hit gaming state is finished, the gaming state is shifted to the probability changing state. On the other hand, when the result of variable display of the special symbol in the special symbol display device 33 is a normal jackpot display mode, the combination of the plurality of decorative symbols derived and displayed is not a special combination of the specific combinations. Special combinations (for example, a mode in which each of a plurality of symbol rows is derived and displayed in a state where all of “2”, “4”, “6”, “8” are aligned, so-called “normal jackpot display mode” )), The game state is shifted to the big hit gaming state advantageous to the player, and when the big hit gaming state is finished, the game state is shifted to the time saving state.

  In addition, a blank symbol 98 is displayed between the adjacent decorative symbols 96 as shown in FIG. The blank symbol 98 is a symbol that does not become a part of a specific display mode, and is variably displayed together with the decorative symbol.

  In addition, the liquid crystal display device 32 has a plurality of stop lines (for example, five lines). In addition to the left stop line L1, the middle stop line L2, and the right stop line L3, oblique stop line rows L4 and L5 are provided. include.

  As described above, the liquid crystal display device 32 is different from the decorative symbol 96 (first symbol) constituting a part of a specific display mode for shifting to the big hit gaming state advantageous to the player, and the decorative symbol 96. The blank symbol 98 (second symbol) that is not included in a part of the specific display mode is variably displayed, and then the decorative symbol 96 and the blank symbol 98 are stopped and displayed on a plurality of stop lines.

  In addition to the decorative design 96 and the blank design 98, the liquid crystal display device 32 displays a background image, a production effect image, and the like. That is, the liquid crystal display device 32 displays an effect image related to the game. The liquid crystal display device 32 in the present embodiment corresponds to an example of display means and variable display means.

  Thus, as shown in FIG. 2, when a player is playing a game from the front of the pachinko gaming machine 10, that is, when the glass door 11 is in a closed state, the gaming board having transparency The liquid crystal display device 32 is disposed on the back side of the game board 14 and the transparent protective glass 19 is disposed on the front surface side of the game board 14, so that the image displayed in the display area 32 a of the liquid crystal display device 32 is displayed. However, it becomes visible to the player through the gaming board 14 and the protective glass 19 having transparency.

  For this reason, the liquid crystal display device 32 is disposed on the back of the gaming board 14 having transparency, and by performing various effects in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, a novel display that has not been found in conventional gaming machines. The production can be provided and the interest can be improved. Further, in the conventional gaming machine, there is a possibility that the size of the game area is reduced by increasing the size of the display area. In addition, displaying various images without increasing the size of the display area may be complicated for the player to visually recognize. Therefore, by executing various display effects, it is possible to execute a wide variety of effects independent of the size of the display area in the liquid crystal display device 32, and to improve the interest. In addition, since a gap is provided between the game board 14 and the liquid crystal display device 32 disposed behind the game board 14, an impact when the obstacle nail is adjusted is conducted to the liquid crystal display device 32. It is difficult to prevent the liquid crystal display device 32 from being damaged, and the product life of the liquid crystal display device 32 can be prolonged. It should be noted that the liquid crystal display device 32 may be provided with holes for arrangement of an accessory, a winning opening, a ball channel, a reel, and the like.

  In the present embodiment, the liquid crystal display device 32 composed of a liquid crystal display panel is used as a portion for displaying an image. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other modes may be used. For example, a CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) is used. It may be composed of a cathode ray tube, a dot LED (Light Emitting Diode), a segment LED, an EL (Electronic Luminescent), plasma, or the like.

  The above-described wooden frame 12 is a wooden frame, and a base door 13 is pivotally attached to the front thereof. In addition, in this embodiment, although it was set as the structure using the wooden wooden frame 12, it is not restricted to this, For example, another aspect may be sufficient, for example, as a structure using metal and resin frames. Also good. An opening 12 a is formed at the center of the wooden frame 12. In the opening 12a, the base door 13, the liquid crystal display device 32, a substrate unit 400 described later in detail, a ball paying unit 500, and the like are disposed.

  The substrate unit 400 described above is pivotally attached to the rear of the base door 13. The board unit 400 incorporates various boards (not shown) on which a circuit for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 10 is formed, and these boards are covered by a board case (not shown). Yes.

  The ball dispensing unit 500 described above is pivotally attached to the rear of the base door 13. The ball payout unit 500 includes a ball storage tank (not shown) for storing game balls and a ball passage case (not shown). Will be led to the outlets 20a and 22a.

  In the game area 15 of the game board 14 described above, various types of accessories are provided. An example of various types of accessories will be described below with reference to FIG. 3, but is not limited thereto.

  For example, a special symbol display device 33 is provided above the center in the game area 15 of the game board 14.

  Also, above the game board 14, special symbol hold display devices 34a to 34d (indicated by reference numeral 34 in FIG. 4) for displaying the number of holds in the special symbol game are provided.

  In addition, ball passage detectors 54 a and 54 b are provided above the game area 15 of the game board 14. The ball passage detectors 54a and 54b are provided with blade members (so-called ordinary electric motors) provided on both the left and right sides of a starting port 44, which will be described later, on the main condition that it is detected that a game ball has passed in the vicinity thereof. 48 (which may be referred to as a combination, hereinafter referred to as a normal electric combination) is changed from the closed state to the opened state, and the game ball can easily enter the start port 44. Further, when a predetermined time has elapsed after the blade member 48 is in the open state, the blade member 48 is closed so that it is difficult for the game ball to enter the start port 44.

  Further, below the game area 15 of the game board 14, there are provided game ball general winning openings 56 a to 56 d.

  Further, a shutter 40 that can be opened and closed with respect to the special prize opening 39 is provided below the game area 15 of the game board 14. As described above, when the special symbol derived and displayed is in a specific display mode, the gaming state is shifted to the big hit gaming state, and the shutter 40 is in an open state (first state) in which it is easy to accept the gaming ball. It is driven to become. Further, this special winning opening has a general area (not shown) having a count sensor 104 (see FIG. 4), and a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls passes through the area or for a predetermined time The shutter 40 is driven to the open state until (for example, 30 seconds) elapses. In other words, in the open state, when a condition for winning a predetermined number of game balls to the grand prize opening or elapse of a predetermined time is satisfied, the big prize opening is put into a closed state (second state) where it is difficult to accept the game balls. To do. Subsequently, the shutter 40 that has been changed from the open state to the closed state is again driven to the open state on condition that the upper limit number of rounds has not been reached.

  A start opening 44 having a start winning ball sensor 116 (see FIG. 4) is provided above the shutter 40. When a game ball wins at the starting port 44, a special symbol game, which will be described later, is started, and the state shifts to a variable display state in which the special symbol is variably displayed. As the predetermined variable display start condition, in this embodiment, the main condition is that the game ball has won the start opening 44 (the game ball has passed through the start area). In other words, when a predetermined variable display start condition is satisfied (provided that the game ball has passed through the start area), the special symbol is variably displayed. In the embodiment, the predetermined variable display start condition is that a game ball has won the start opening 44, but the present invention is not limited to this, and another mode may be used.

  In addition, when a game ball wins the start opening 44 during the variable display of the special symbol in the special symbol game, the game ball wins the start opening 44 until the special symbol in the variable display is derived and displayed. Execution (start) of variable display of special symbols based on is suspended, that is, when a predetermined variable display execution condition is satisfied but a predetermined variable display start condition is not satisfied (a predetermined variable display hold condition is satisfied) In such a case, execution (start) of variable symbol special display is suspended until a predetermined variable display start condition is satisfied. If the special symbol is derived and displayed in a state where the execution of the variable display of the special symbol is suspended, the execution of the variable display of the special symbol that is suspended is started. In addition, the special symbol variable display executed when the special symbol is derived and displayed is once. For example, in the state where execution of variable display of special symbols is held three times, when a special symbol is derived and displayed, one of the variable displays of special symbols held is executed once, and the remaining two symbols are displayed. The batch is held. Further, an upper limit is set for the number of times the execution of the special symbol variable display is suspended. For example, the variable symbol variable display is suspended up to four times. Thus, when the variable display of the identification information in the special symbol game is suspended, the special symbol suspension display device 34 displays the number of suspensions.

  In the present embodiment, it is configured to hold the variable symbol special display up to four times as an upper limit. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, one or more times may be set as the upper limit. As such, it may be configured to suspend variable display of special symbols, and may be configured to suspend without setting an upper limit. Of course, you may comprise so that the variable display of a special symbol may not be suspended.

[Electric configuration of gaming machine]
A block diagram showing a control circuit of the pachinko gaming machine 10 in this embodiment is shown in FIG.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 is mainly composed of a main control circuit 60 as game control means and a sub-control circuit 200 as effect control means. The main control circuit 60 controls the game. The sub-control circuit 200 controls effects according to the progress of the game.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the main control circuit 60 includes a main CPU 66, a main ROM (read only memory) 68, and a main RAM (read / write memory) 70 as control means. The main control circuit 60 controls the progress of the game.

  The main CPU 66 is connected to a main ROM 68, a main RAM 70, and the like, and has a function of executing various processes according to a program stored in the main ROM 68. Thus, the main CPU 66 functions as various means described later.

  A program for controlling the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10 by the main CPU 66 is stored in the main ROM 68. In addition, a jackpot determination table and an effect to be referred to when a jackpot determination is made by random number lottery are selected. Various tables such as an effect condition selection table to be referred to at the time are also stored. A specific program will be described later.

  In the present embodiment, the main ROM 68 is used as a medium for storing programs, tables, and the like. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, it may be recorded on a storage medium such as a hard disk device, a CD-ROM, a DVD-ROM, or a ROM cartridge. In addition, these programs may not be recorded in advance, but may be downloaded after the power is turned on and recorded in the main RAM 70 or the like. Furthermore, each program may be recorded on a separate storage medium. In this embodiment, the main CPU 66, the main ROM 68, and the main RAM 70 are provided separately. However, a one-chip microcomputer in which these are integrated may be used.

  The main RAM 70 has a function of storing various flags and variable values as a temporary storage area of the main CPU 66. Specific examples of data stored in the main RAM 70 include the following.

  The main RAM 70 includes a control state flag, a specific area passing flag, a high probability flag, a jackpot determination random number counter, a jackpot symbol determination random number counter, a presentation condition selection random number counter, a big prize opening number counter, and a big prize opening prize counter. , A waiting time timer, a special prize opening time timer, a variable relating to an output including data indicating the number of holdings in a special symbol game, data for supplying a command to the sub-control circuit 200 described later, a variable, etc. Yes.

  The control state flag indicates the control state of the special symbol game. The specific area passing flag is for determining whether or not the game ball has passed the specific area. The high probability flag indicates whether or not to relatively increase the probability of shifting to the big hit gaming state.

  The jackpot determination random number counter is for determining the jackpot of a special symbol. The jackpot symbol determination random number counter is for determining a special symbol derived and displayed when the jackpot of the special symbol is determined. The effect condition selection random number counter is for determining the variable display pattern of the special symbol and the decorative symbol. These counters are stored and updated so that the main CPU 66 sequentially increases “1”, and various functions of the main CPU 66 are executed by extracting random numbers from the counters at a predetermined timing. In the present embodiment, such a random number counter is provided, and the main CPU 66 stores and updates the random number counter so as to increase “1” according to the program. You may comprise so that an apparatus like a generator may be provided. Further, although it is out of place, a reach determination random number counter for determining whether or not to reach may be provided.

  The waiting time timer is for synchronizing processing executed in the main control circuit 60 and the sub control circuit 200. The special prize opening time timer is for measuring the time for driving the shutter 40 and opening the special prize opening 39. Note that the timer in the present embodiment is stored and updated in the main RAM 70 so as to be subtracted by the predetermined cycle at a predetermined cycle. .

  The big prize opening number counter indicates the number of times the big prize opening 39 is opened in the big hit gaming state (so-called “round number”). The grand prize winning prize counter indicates the number of game balls that won the big prize winning opening 39 during one round and passed through the count sensor 104. Furthermore, the data indicating the number of reserves is held when the game ball is won at the start port 44, but when the variable symbol cannot be displayed, the variable symbol is held, but the variable symbol is displayed. Indicates the number of times.

  In the present embodiment, the main RAM 70 is used as a temporary storage area of the main CPU 66. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any readable / writable storage medium may be used.

  The main control circuit 60 also has a command for a reset clock pulse generating circuit 62 that generates a clock pulse of a predetermined frequency, an initial reset circuit 64 that generates a reset signal when the power is turned on, and a sub-control circuit 200 described later. IC for serial communication 72 is provided. The reset clock pulse generation circuit 62, the initial reset circuit 64, and the serial communication IC 72 are connected to the main CPU 66. The reset clock pulse generation circuit 62 generates a clock pulse every predetermined period (for example, 2 milliseconds) in order to execute a system timer interrupt process described later. The serial communication IC 72 corresponds to transmission means for transmitting various commands to the sub-control circuit 200 (various means included in the sub-control circuit 200).

  Further, various devices are connected to the main control circuit 60. For example, as shown in FIG. 4, a special symbol display device 33, a special symbol hold display device 34, a count sensor 104, a general winning ball sensor 106, 108, 110, 112, a passing ball sensor 114, 115, a starting winning ball sensor 116, a normal electric accessory solenoid 118, a large winning opening solenoid 120, a backup clear switch 124, and the like are connected.

  The special symbol display device 33 performs variable display of special symbols in the special symbol game in response to a signal from the main control circuit 60.

  The special symbol hold display device 34 displays the number of reserved special symbols in the special symbol game in response to a signal from the main control circuit 60.

  The count sensor 104 is provided in the special winning opening 39. The count sensor 104 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when the game ball passes through the area at the special winning opening 39.

  The general winning ball sensors 106, 108, 110, and 112 are provided in the general winning ports 56a to 56d. The general winning ball sensors 106, 108, 110, and 112 supply a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when the game balls pass through the general winning ports 56 a to 56 d.

  The passing ball sensors 114 and 115 are provided in the ball passing detectors 54a and 54b. The passing ball sensors 114 and 115 supply a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when the game ball passes through the ball passing detectors 54a and 54b.

  The start winning ball sensor 116 is provided at the start port 44. The start winning ball sensor 116 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when a game ball wins the start opening 44.

  The normal electric accessory solenoid 118 is connected to the blade member 48 via a link member (not shown), and makes the blade member 48 open or closed according to a drive signal supplied from the main CPU 66. .

  The big prize opening solenoid 120 is connected to the shutter 40 shown in FIG. 1 and drives the shutter 40 in accordance with a drive signal supplied from the main CPU 66 to make the big prize opening 39 open or closed.

  The backup clear switch 124 is built in the pachinko gaming machine 10 and has a function of clearing backup data in the event of a power failure or the like in accordance with the operation of the game hall manager.

  The main control circuit 60 is connected to a payout / launch control circuit 126. The payout / launch control circuit 126 is connected to a payout device 128 that pays out game balls, a launch device 130 that fires game balls, and a card unit 150. Specifically, the payout / launch control circuit 126 has a CPU (not shown) for controlling the payout / launch control circuit 126 and a ROM (a program for causing the CPU to execute processing). And a RAM (not shown) which is a work area of the CPU. Further, a lending operation unit 82 is connected to the card unit 150, and an operation signal is supplied to the card unit 150 in accordance with the operation.

  The payout / launch control circuit 126 receives a prize ball control command supplied from the main control circuit 60 and a lending ball control signal supplied from the card unit 150, and transmits a predetermined signal to the payout device 128. Then, the payout device 128 pays out the game ball. Further, the payout / launch control circuit 126 performs a control of launching a game ball by supplying a launch signal to the launch device 130. Note that the payout device 128 is employed as an example of a payout means for paying out game media when the launched (injected) game media passes through a predetermined area. Further, the payout / launch control circuit 126 is employed as an example of a payout control unit that performs drive control of the payout unit.

  Moreover, the launching device 130 is provided with a device for launching a game ball such as the launching motor and the touch sensor described above. When the firing handle 26 is gripped by the player and is turned clockwise, power is supplied to the firing motor according to the turning angle, and the game ball stored in the upper plate 20 is fired. It is sequentially fired on the game board 14 by the motor. Note that such a launching device 130 is employed as an example of a launching unit that launches a game medium in response to a player's operation. The payout / firing control circuit 126 is employed as an example of a firing control unit that controls the driving of the firing unit.

  Furthermore, the sub-control circuit 200 is connected to the serial communication IC 72. The sub-control circuit 200 performs display control in the liquid crystal display device 32 in accordance with various commands supplied from the main control circuit 60, control related to sound generated from the speaker 46 (46L and 46R in FIG. 1), a decorative lamp. Control of the lamp 132 including (not shown) is performed.

  In the present embodiment, the main control circuit 60 is configured not to supply commands to the sub control circuit 200 and to prevent signals from being supplied from the sub control circuit 200 to the main control circuit 60. The present invention is not limited to this, and there is no problem even if it is configured such that a signal can be transmitted from the sub control circuit 200 to the main control circuit 60.

  The sub control circuit 200 is generated from a display control means, a sub CPU 206 as a variable display control means, a program ROM 208 as a storage means, a work RAM 210, a display control circuit 250 for performing display control in the liquid crystal display device 32, and a speaker 46. A voice control circuit 230 that performs control related to voice and a lamp control circuit 240 that controls the lamp 132 including a decorative lamp and the like are included. The sub-control circuit 200 executes an effect according to the progress of the game in accordance with a command from the main control circuit 60. The sub control circuit 200 is connected to a menu operation unit 84, a game operation unit 88, and the like that can be operated by a player, and an operation signal is supplied to the sub control circuit 200 according to the operation (operation state). The

  A program ROM 208, a work RAM 210, and the like are connected to the sub CPU 206. The sub CPU 206 has a function of executing various processes according to the program stored in the program ROM 208. In particular, the sub CPU 206 controls the sub control circuit 200 in accordance with various commands supplied from the main control circuit 60. The sub CPU 206 functions as various means described later.

  The program ROM 208 stores a program for controlling the game effect of the pachinko gaming machine 10 by the sub CPU 206, and also stores various tables such as a table for making a decision regarding the effect. A specific program will be described later.

  In the present embodiment, the program ROM 208 is used as a storage means for storing programs, tables, and the like. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, it may be recorded on a storage medium such as a hard disk device, a CD-ROM, a DVD-ROM, or a ROM cartridge. Of course, the main ROM 68 may be used as the storage means. Further, these programs may not be recorded in advance, but may be downloaded after the power is turned on and recorded in the work RAM 210 or the like. Furthermore, each program may be recorded on a separate storage medium.

  In the present embodiment, the main control circuit 60 including the main CPU 66 and the main ROM 68 and the sub control circuit 200 including the sub CPU 206 and the program ROM 208 are separately configured. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the main CPU 66 and the main ROM 68 are not limited thereto. In this case, the program stored in the program ROM 208 may be stored in the main ROM 68 and executed by the main CPU 66. Of course, it may be configured only by the sub control circuit 200 including the sub CPU 206 and the program ROM 208. In this case, the program stored in the main ROM 68 is stored in the program ROM 208 and executed by the sub CPU 206. You may comprise.

  The work RAM 210 has a function of storing various flags and variable values as a temporary storage area of the sub CPU 206. For example, various variables such as an effect display selection random number counter for selecting an effect pattern are positioned.

  In the present embodiment, the work RAM 210 is used as a temporary storage area of the sub CPU 206, but the present invention is not limited thereto, and any readable / writable storage medium may be used.

  A display control circuit 250 serving as a display control unit and a variable display control unit is a circuit that performs display control of the liquid crystal display device 32, and is used to generate an image data processor (hereinafter referred to as VDP) and various types of image data. An image data ROM storing data, a frame buffer for buffering image data, a D / A converter for converting image data as an image signal, and the like are included.

  The display control circuit 250 is a device that can perform various processes for displaying an image on the liquid crystal display device 32 in accordance with data supplied from the sub CPU 206.

  In response to an image display command supplied from the sub CPU 206, the display control circuit 250 displays various image data such as decorative design image data, background image data, and production image data indicating a decorative design on the liquid crystal display device 32. The image data to be stored is temporarily stored in the frame buffer. Then, the display control circuit 250 supplies the image data stored in the frame buffer to the D / A converter at a predetermined timing. The D / A converter converts image data as an image signal, and supplies the image signal to the liquid crystal display device 32 at a predetermined timing, whereby an image is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32. That is, the display control circuit 250 performs control to display an image related to the game on the liquid crystal display device 32.

  The audio control circuit 230 includes a sound source IC that controls audio, an audio data ROM that stores various audio data, an amplifier (hereinafter referred to as AMP) for amplifying audio signals, and the like.

  The sound source IC controls sound generated from the speaker 46. The sound source IC selects one sound data from a plurality of sound data stored in the sound data ROM in accordance with a sound generation command supplied from the sub CPU 206. The sound source IC reads the selected sound data from the sound data ROM, converts the sound data into a predetermined sound signal, and supplies the sound signal to the AMP. The AMP amplifies the sound signal and generates sound from the speaker 46.

  The lamp control circuit 240 includes a drive circuit for supplying a lamp control signal, a decoration data ROM storing a plurality of types of lamp decoration patterns, and the like.

[Variation pattern determination table]
The variation pattern determination table stored in the main ROM 68 in the pachinko gaming machine 10 configured as described above will be described with reference to FIGS. Even if the variation pattern determination table described below is not stored in the main ROM 68, data and programs having such functions may be stored in the main ROM 68.

  The variation pattern determination table stored in the main ROM 68 is a table for determining the variation pattern of the special symbol and the decorative symbol, and the effect pattern of the liquid crystal display device 32 is also determined based on the variation pattern. It is also a table for determining the production pattern of the device 32. As shown in FIG. 7, the variation pattern determination table includes a variation pattern determination table (at the time of jackpot determination) that is referred to when it is determined to shift to the jackpot gaming state, and a jackpot gaming state as illustrated in FIG. And a variation pattern determination table (at the time of determination of deviation) that is referred to when it is determined not to shift. In the variation pattern determination table, variation patterns and random number ranges are stored in association with each other. The variation pattern includes a variation pattern number and the name of the variation pattern. The random number range is set for each variation pattern, gaming state, and type of winning (for example, off-line, special jackpot, normal jackpot, etc.).

  As shown in FIG. 7 and FIG. 8, the fluctuation patterns include normal reach (big hit), normal reach (promotion chance / hit), dolphin reach (big win), dolphin reach (promotion chance / hit), dolphin reach (blank chance). Via via / big hit), dolphin reach (via blank chance / promotion chance / big hit), whale reach (big hit), whale reach (promotion chance / big hit), whale reach (via blank chance / big hit), whale reach (via blank chance / Promotion chance / hit), Character reach (hit), Character reach (elevation chance / hit), Character reach (via blank chance / hit), Character reach (via blank chance / elevation chance / hit), Spring tide (hit), Spring tide -Reach (promotion chance / big hit), out-of-frame alignment (big hit), full turn reach, normal (golden chance introduction / big hit), normal (big hit), normal reach (out), dolphin reach (out), dolphin reach (via blank chance)・ Outside, whale reach (out), whale reach (via blank chance / outside), character reach (outside), character reach (via blank chance / outside), tidal reach (outside), normal (outside), normal (blank) The chance (out of chance) and normal (introduction / out of golden chance) are included.

  Specifically, normal reach (big hit) is a fluctuation pattern that becomes normal reach and is a special big hit. Normal reach (promotion chance / hit) is a normal reach, pauses at a design that becomes a normal jackpot, and then produces an effect that may be promoted to a special jackpot, resulting in a variation pattern that results in a normal jackpot or a special jackpot is there. Dolphin reach (big hit) is a fluctuation pattern that becomes a dolphin reach where dolphins appear and a special big hit. Dolphin Reach (promotion opportunity / bonus), Dolphin Reach, a pause pattern with a design that would normally be a big jackpot, and then a performance that may be promoted to a special jackpot It is. Dolphin reach (via blank chance / big hit) is a fluctuation pattern that results in a dolphin reach and a special big hit as a result of the blank chance described later in detail. Dolphin Reach (via Blank Chance, Promotion Chance, Jackpot) is a blank chance, resulting in Dolphin Reach, a pause that is usually a big jackpot, and then a special jackpot promotion may be performed, As a result, it is a fluctuation pattern that is a normal big hit or a special big hit. The whale reach (big hit) is a fluctuation pattern that becomes a whale reach where whales appear and a special big hit. Whale Reach (promotion opportunity / hit) is a whale reach, and after a pause in the design that becomes a normal big hit, there is an effect that may be promoted to a special big hit, resulting in fluctuations that result in a normal big hit or a special big hit It is a pattern. Whale Reach (via blank chance / hit) is a variation pattern that results in a whale reach and a special jackpot as a result of a blank chance. Whale reach (via blank chance, promotion chance, jackpot) As a result of the blank chance, it becomes a whale reach, and after stopping temporarily on the pattern that becomes a normal jackpot, an effect that may be promoted to a special jackpot is performed, As a result, it is a fluctuation pattern that is a normal big hit or a special big hit. The character reach (big hit) is a variation pattern that becomes a character reach in which the selected character appears and becomes a special big hit. Character reach (promotion chance / hit) is a character reach, pauses at a design that becomes a normal jackpot, and then produces an effect that may be promoted to a special jackpot, resulting in fluctuations that result in a normal jackpot or a special jackpot It is a pattern. Character reach (via blank chance / big hit) is a variation pattern that results in a character reach as a result of a blank chance and a special big hit. Character reach (via blank chance, promotion chance, jackpot) is a result of a blank chance, resulting in a character reach, and after a pause in a pattern that would normally be a big jackpot, an effect that may be promoted to a special jackpot is performed, As a result, it is a fluctuation pattern that is a normal big hit or a special big hit. The spring tide reach (big hit) corresponds to the strength of the tide flow, and the fluctuation mode (fluctuation speed) of the fluctuating decorative symbols changes according to the operation of the game operation unit 88, and the fluctuation that becomes a special big hit. It is a pattern. The spring tide reach (promotion chance / hit) becomes a spring tide reach, and after a pause in the design that would be a normal big hit, there will be an effect that may be promoted to a special big hit, resulting in a fluctuation that becomes a normal big hit or special big hit It is a pattern. The out-of-frame alignment (big hit) is a variation pattern in which the symbols that are special big hits outside the screen frame are aligned and become special big hits. The all-revolution reach is a variation pattern that changes in a state where all symbols are aligned and always shifts to a big hit gaming state. Regular (Golden Chance Introduction / Big Bonus) is a fluctuation pattern that becomes a special big hit after being introduced to the Golden Chance that will be described in detail later. Normal (big hit) is a variation pattern that becomes a special big hit. Normal reach (out of line) is a fluctuation pattern that becomes normal reach and out of line. Dolphin reach (displacement) is a fluctuation pattern that becomes dolphin reach and dislodges. Dolphin reach (via blank chance / displacement) is a fluctuation pattern that results in a dolphin reach resulting in a blank chance. The whale reach (displacement) is a fluctuation pattern that becomes a whale reach and a disengagement. The whale reach (via blank chance / displacement) is a fluctuation pattern that results in a whale reach and a loss as a result of the blank chance. Character reach (displacement) is a fluctuation pattern that becomes character reach and disengages. Character reach (via blank chance / displacement) is a variation pattern that results in character reach as a result of a blank chance, resulting in loss. The spring tide reach is a fluctuation pattern that becomes a spring tide reach and falls off. Normally (displacement) is a variation pattern that causes disengagement. Normally (blank chance is off) is a fluctuation pattern that is out of place as a result of blank chance. Normally (Golden Chance Introduction / Legend) is a fluctuation pattern that falls off after being introduced to the Golden Chance.

  The blank chance is explained below. Dolphin Reach (via blank chance / big hit), Dolphin Reach (via blank chance / promotion chance / hit), Whale Reach (via blank chance / hit), Whale Reach (via blank chance / elevation chance / hit), Character Reach (blank) Via chance / big hit), character reach (via blank chance / promotion chance / hit), dolphin reach (via blank chance / out), whale reach (via blank chance / out), character reach (via blank chance / out), normal When the variation pattern is via a blank chance, such as (blank chance is off), an effect image corresponding to each is displayed.

  Specifically, if the dolphin reach (via blank chance / big hit), dolphin reach (via blank chance / promotion chance / big hit), or dolphin reach (via blank chance / disappointment) is selected, the blank symbol will stop Stop display so that it is aligned with the line L2, and then the blank symbol starts to change display, the blank design of the dolphin is stopped and displayed so as to align with the middle stop line L2, and the effect image that becomes the dolphin reach is displayed. Become. If Whale Reach (via blank chance / hit), Whale Reach (via blank chance / elevation chance / hit), and Whale Reach (via blank chance / hit) are selected, the blank symbol is placed on the middle stop line L2. After that, the blank symbols start to be displayed so as to be aligned, and then the whale blank symbols are stopped and displayed so as to be aligned with the middle stop line L2, and an effect image that becomes a whale reach is displayed. In addition, when character reach (via blank chance / big hit), character reach (via blank chance / promotion chance / big hit), or character reach (via blank chance / disappointment) is selected, the blank symbol is placed on the middle stop line L2. Then, the display is stopped so as to be aligned, and thereafter, the blank symbol starts to be displayed in a variable manner, and is stopped and displayed so that the blank symbol of the character is aligned with the middle stop line L2, and an effect image for character reach is displayed. In addition, when normal (blank chance is off) is selected, the blank symbols are stopped and displayed so that they are aligned with the middle stop line L2, and then the blank symbols start to be displayed in a variable manner, and the hibiscus blank symbols are moved to the middle stop line. A stop effect is displayed so as to be aligned with L2, and an effect image that does not become reach is displayed.

  That is, it is determined that a predetermined second symbol change condition is established by selecting a variation pattern via blank chances as described above, and in this case, a decorative symbol constituting a part of a specific display mode While the (first symbol) is stopped and displayed, a blank symbol (second symbol) that is not included in a part of the specific display mode is a specific stop line (for example, a middle row stop line or the like) among a plurality of stop lines. ), The blank symbol starts to be displayed again. As a result, when any of the plural types of blank symbols is stopped, the effect image corresponding to the blank symbol is displayed. The effect image is displayed in a manner. Conversely, by selecting a variation pattern that does not pass through blank chances as described above, it is determined that the predetermined second symbol change condition is not established, and in this case, the blank symbol is displayed on a plurality of stop lines. Among them, the variable display is not started again without being stopped and displayed on a specific stop line (for example, a middle row stop line). That is, when the predetermined second symbol change condition is not established, one type of blank symbol is displayed in a variable manner.

  Note that the program ROM 208 described above stores various types of effect patterns including display modes of a plurality of types of effect images and a plurality of types of blank symbols. In particular, in the production pattern, for example, in the production pattern corresponding to the variation pattern via the blank chance, for each of multiple types of blank designs such as dolphins, whales, characters, etc., dolphin reach, whale reach, character reach, etc. Any one of the display modes of the effect image is stored in association with each other. The program ROM 208 storing such data corresponds to an example of display mode storage means, second symbol storage means, and image correspondence storage means.

  In addition, the golden chance will be explained below. If the fluctuation pattern is a golden chance introduction, such as normal (golden chance introduction / big hit) or normal (golden chance introduction / loss), it will be introduced to the golden chance for a predetermined period from the variable display game of its identification information It becomes. In this golden chance, the display mode of variable display of decorative symbols is changed to a special symbol display mode based on the same special color (for example, gold color). In such a golden chance, when the game state shifts to the big hit game state, it is always a special big hit, and after the big hit game state is finished, the game goes to the probability change state. In other words, the golden chance is a reportable state in which, in the case of transitioning to the big hit gaming state, it is informed in advance that the transition to the certainty change state is likely after the big hit gaming state.

Specifically, in such a variation pattern determination table, as shown in FIG. 7, when it is determined to shift to the big hit gaming state, when it is in the normal gaming state, “2902/32768 (= 2 ^15). ) ”Normal reach (big hit) is selected,“ 1448/32768 ”is a special big win (promotion chance / hit) is selected, and“ 5358/32768 ”is a normal big win (normal reach) Promotion chance / hit) is selected, Dolphin reach (hit) is selected with a probability of “1387/32768”, Dolphin reach (promotion chance / hit) is selected with a probability of “682/32768”, Dolphin Reach (promoted Chan) that is usually a big hit with a probability of “2238/32768” -Bonus) is selected, Dolphin Reach (via blank chance / hit) is selected with a probability of “221/32768”, and Dolphin Reach (via blank chance / elevation opportunity) with a probability of “110/32768” Big win) is selected, a dolphin reach (via blank chance / promotion chance / big hit) is selected with a probability of “359/32768”, and a whale reach (big hit) is selected with a probability of “1387/32768” , A whale reach (promotion chance / hit) with a probability of “682/32768” is selected, and a whale reach (promotion chance / hit) with a probability of “2238/32768” is selected. Whale reach with a probability of 221/32768 ” Whale reach (via blank chance / promotion chance / hit) with a probability of “110/32768” and whale reach (blank) with a probability of “359/32768” Via chance, promotion chance, jackpot) is selected, character reach (bonus) is selected with a probability of “2876/32768”, and character reach (promotion chance / hit) with a probability of “820/32768” is selected. The character reach (promotion chance / hit) with a probability of “3451/32768” is selected, and the character reach (via blank chance / hit) is selected with the probability of “510/32768”. / 32768 ”probability of a special jackpot (Via blank chance / promotion chance / hit) is selected, and the character reach (via blank chance / promotion chance / hit) that is normally a big win with probability of “608/32768” is selected, with probability of “1000/32768” Otsuchi Reach (Big Bonus) is selected, Oshio Reach (promotion chance / hit) with special probability of “500/32768” is selected, and Oshio Reach (Promotion Opportunity) with normal probability of “1623/32768” -Big hit) is selected, the out-of-frame alignment (big hit) is selected with a probability of "200/32768", the full turn reach that is a special big hit with the probability of "300/32768" is selected, and the probability of "150/32768" The full-reach reach, which is usually a big hit, is selected, and the probability of “784/32768” is normal ( Over Friesland chance introduction and jackpot) is selected, usually with a probability of "100/32768" (big hit) is selected.

  When the probability change state is selected, a normal reach (big hit) is selected with a probability of “2184/32768”, a normal reach (promotion chance / hit) with a probability of “1092/32768” is selected, and “6554 / Dolphins with normal probability (promotion chance / hit) with probability of 32768 are selected, Dolphin reach (hit) with probability of “1226/32768”, and with special probability of “612/32768” Reach (promotion chance / hit) is selected, dolphin reach (promotion chance / hit) with a probability of “2687/32768” will be chosen, and dolphine reach (through blank chance) with probability of “195/32768” Jackpot) is selected, with a probability of “97/32768” Dolphin reach (via blank chance / promotion chance / hit) is selected as a big hit, and dolphin reach (via blank chance / promotion chance / hit) is selected with a probability of “426/32768” and “1226 / A whale reach (big hit) is selected with a probability of 32768, a whale reach (promotion chance / big hit) with a probability of “612/32768” is selected, and a normal big hit with a probability of “2687/32768” Whale reach (promotion chance / hit) is selected, whale reach (via blank chance / hit) is selected with a probability of “195/32768”, and whale reach (blank chance) with a probability of “97/32768” Via / promotion chance / big hit) is selected and “426 / Whale reach (via blank chance / promotion chance / hit) with probability of 2768 is selected, character reach (hit) with probability of “2902/32768”, and probability of “581/32768” Character reach (promotion chance / hit) to be a special jackpot is selected, character reach (promotion chance / hit) to be a normal jackpot with a probability of “2404/32768”, and character reach with a probability of “512/32768” (Blank Chance / Big Bonus) is selected, and the character reach (via Blank Chance / Promotion Opportunity / Big Bonus) is selected with a probability of “102/32768” and the probability of “1200/32768” is Character Reach (Blank Chance Reason / promotion opportunity / bonus) is selected, the tide reach (bonus) is selected with a probability of “1638/32768”, the out-of-frame alignment (bonus) is selected with the probability of “500/32768”, and “900/32768” The total turn reach that is a special jackpot with the probability of is selected, the normal (golden chance introduction / big hit) is selected with the probability of “1513/32768”, and the normal (big hit) is selected with the probability of “200/32768” . Note that the full tide reach (promotion chance / hit) and the full turn reach that usually becomes a big hit are not selected.

  In the short-time state, the normal reach (big hit) is selected with a probability of “2902/32768”, the normal reach (promotion chance / hit) with a probability of “1448/32768” is selected, and “5358 / Dolphins with normal probability (promotion chance / hit) with probability of 32768 are selected, dolphin reach (hit) with probability of “1387/32768”, and with special probability of “682/32768” Reach (promotion chance / hit) is selected, and a dolphin reach (promotion chance / hit) with a probability of “2238/32768” will be selected, and a dolphin reach (via blank chance) with a probability of “221/32768” With a probability of “110/32768” A dolphin reach (via blank chance / promotion chance / hit) is selected as another jackpot, and a dolphin reach (via blank chance / promotion chance / hit) with a probability of “359/32768” is selected as “1387” Whale reach (big hit) is selected with a probability of / 32768, whale reach (promotion chance / hit) with a probability of “682/32768” is selected, and a normal jackpot with a probability of “2238/32768” Whale reach (promotion chance / hit) is selected, whale reach (via blank chance / hit) is selected with a probability of “221/32768”, and whale reach (blank) with a probability of “110/32768” is selected Via chance, promotion chance, jackpot) is selected and “35 Whale reach (via blank chance / promotion chance / hit) with probability of / 32768 is selected, character reach (hit) with probability of “2876/32768”, probability of “820/32768” The character reach (promotion chance / hit) that is a special jackpot is selected, the character reach (promotion chance / hit) that is normally a big win is selected with the probability of “3451/32768”, and the character with the probability of “510/32768” is selected. The reach (via blank chance / hit) is selected, and the character reach (via blank chance / elevation chance / hit) with a probability of “144/32768” is selected, and the normal big win with the probability of “608/32768” Character reach (blank chance Via / promotion opportunity / bonus) is selected, and the tide tide reach (progress chance / bonanza) is selected with a probability of “1000/32768”, and a special bonanza with the probability of “500/32768” is selected. The tide tide reach (promotion chance / hit) that is normally a big hit with the probability of “1623/32768” is selected, the out-of-frame alignment (hit) is selected with the probability of “200/32768”, and the probability of “300/32768” The full turn reach that will be a special big hit is selected, the full turn reach that is usually the big hit is selected with the probability of “150/32768”, and the normal (golden chance introduction / big hit) is selected with the probability of “784/32768” The normal (big hit) is selected with a probability of “100/32768”.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 8, when it is determined not to shift to the big hit gaming state, when it is the normal gaming state, the normal reach (out) is selected with the probability of “2020/16384 (= 2 ¹⁴ )” Dolphin reach is selected with a probability of “44/16384”, Dolphin reach (via blank chance) is selected with a probability of “7/16384”, and whale reach (failure) with a probability of “44/16384” ) Is selected, whale reach (via blank chance / disconnection) is selected with probability of “7/16384”, character reach (disconnection) is selected with probability of “56/16384”, and probability of “10/16384” is selected The character reach (via blank chance / out of) is selected, and the tide is at the probability of “25/16384” (Out of) is selected, normal (out of) is selected with a probability of “14091/16384”, normal (out of blank chance) is selected with a probability of “20/16384”, and normal with a probability of “60/16384” (Golden Chance Introduction / Legend) is selected.

  In the case of the probability variation state, the normal reach (disconnection) is selected with a probability of “72/16384”, the dolphin reach (disconnection) is selected with a probability of “44/16384”, and the dolphin with a probability of “7/16384” is selected. Reach (via blank chance / out) is selected, whale reach (out) is selected with a probability of “44/16384”, whale reach (through blank chance / out) is selected with a probability of “7/16384”, Character reach (missing) is selected with a probability of “56/16384”, character reach (via blank chance / disconnected) is selected with a probability of “10/16384”, and spring tide reach (missing) with a probability of “25/16384” ) Is selected, and normal (out of line) is selected with a probability of “15826/16384”, and “20/1 384 "usually with a probability of (blank chance off) is selected," usually with a probability of 273/16384 "(Golden chance introduction and off) is selected.

  In the short-time state, the normal reach (disconnection) is selected with a probability of “340/16384”, the dolphin reach (disconnection) is selected with a probability of “44/16384”, and the dolphin with a probability of “7/16384” is selected. Reach (via blank chance / out) is selected, whale reach (out) is selected with a probability of “44/16384”, whale reach (through blank chance / out) is selected with a probability of “7/16384”, Character reach (exit) is selected with a probability of “56/16384”, character reach (via blank chance / exit) is selected with a probability of “10/16384”, and spring tide reach (exclusion) with a probability of “25/16384” ) Is selected, normal (out of line) is selected with a probability of “15771/16384”, and “20 / 6384 "usually with a probability of (blank chance off) is selected," usually with a probability of 60/16384 "(Golden chance introduction and off) is selected.

  Thus, the variation pattern is determined by determining whether or not to shift to the big hit gaming state, the type of gaming state, and the like. A table such as the variation pattern determination table is also stored in the program ROM 208, and the production mode is determined based on the variation pattern designation command transmitted to the sub control circuit 200.

  In particular, the probabilities of selecting the normal (golden chance introduction / big hit) and the normal (golden chance introduction / disappointment) for the golden chance introduction are “784/32768” and “60/16384” in the normal gaming state, respectively. "1513/32768" and "273/16384" are set in the probability variation state, respectively. That is, the probability that the transition to the probable state (“1513/32768”, “273/16384”) is higher than the transition to the normal gaming state (“784/32768”, “60/16384”). Thus, it is determined that the predetermined period start condition is satisfied.

  Therefore, the transition to the probable state is made with a higher probability than the transition to the normal gaming state, and the transition to the probable state itself increases the expectation for the big hit gaming state. In addition, since it is easy to shift to the alertable state, it is possible to enhance the sense of expectation of shifting to the probable change state after the end of the big hit gaming state, and to improve the interest of the game.

  On the other hand, the probability variation state is more likely to shift to the big hit gaming state than the normal gaming state, and when it is transitioned to the notification possible state, the probability variation state is high, so the state transitions to the notification possible state. In such a case, the possibility of shifting to the big hit gaming state is increased, and the expectation for the shift to the big hit gaming state can be enhanced by shifting to the notification possible state.

  In the present embodiment, the variation pattern determination table associates the variation pattern with the random number range, but in addition to these, the variation pattern is stored in association with the variation pattern. Has been.

[Selectable object determination table]
The selectable object determination table stored in the program ROM 208 in the pachinko gaming machine 10 configured as described above will be described with reference to FIG. Even if the selectable object determination table described below is not stored in the program ROM 208, data and programs having such functions may be stored in the program ROM 208.

  The selectable object determination table stored in the program ROM 208 is a table for determining selectable image objects. In other words, the selectable object determination table is a table for determining image object options. Specifically, the selectable object determination table is a table for determining selectable object values for determining selectable image objects. This image object is an object in the effect image. In this selectable object determination table, as shown in FIG. 5, the selectable object value, the number of special big hits, and whether or not selection is possible are associated with each other. The selectable object value includes the object value 01 to the object value 05, and a selectable object is determined by the selectable object value and a character to be selected which will be described later. The special jackpot number, which will be specifically described later, indicates the number of consecutive transitions to the special jackpot game state. In FIG. 5, a circle is added when selection is possible.

  The selectable object determination table is set with a standard object value that is selectable but automatically selects one of the selectable object values when the selection operation is not performed. Yes. In FIG. 5, among selectable object values indicated by circles, selectable object values indicated by black circles are represented as standard object values.

  Specifically, when the number of special big hits is 1, the object value 00 is determined as a selectable object value, and other than that, it cannot be selected. When the number of special big hits is 2, the object value 02 is determined as the selectable object value from the object value 00, and other than these cannot be selected. When the number of special big hits is 3, the object value 00 to the object value 02 are determined as selectable object values, and other than these cannot be selected. When the number of special big hits is 4, the object value 00 to the object value 03 are determined as selectable object values, and other than these cannot be selected. When the special big hit number is 5, the object value 03 is determined as the selectable object value from the object value 00, and other than these cannot be selected. When the number of special big hits is 6, the object value 00 to the object value 03 are determined as selectable object values, and other than these cannot be selected. When the special big hit number is 7, the object value 00 to the object value 04 are determined as selectable object values, and other values cannot be selected. When the number of special big hits is 8, the object value 00 to the object value 04 are determined as selectable object values, and other than these cannot be selected. When the special big hit number is 9, the object value 00 to the object value 04 are determined as selectable object values, and other than these cannot be selected. When the special big hit number is 10 times or more, the object value 00 to the object value 05 are determined as selectable object values, and other than these cannot be selected.

  As described above, the selectable image object is changed based on the continuous number of times of shifting to the probability changing state. That is, it is determined whether or not a predetermined change condition is satisfied based on the determination that the transition to the probability change state is made and the number of transitions to the big hit gaming state.

  Therefore, the image objects that can be selected are not the same every time, and it is possible to reduce the possibility of feeling bored and to improve the interest. Further, the selectable image object is changed depending on whether or not to shift to the special game state, so that the possibility of feeling bored can be reduced and the interest can be improved. Further, the selectable image object is changed depending on the number of times of transition to the big hit gaming state, so that the possibility of feeling bored is reduced and the interest can be improved. Moreover, since the number of selectable objects is increased as the number of special big hits increases, it is possible to make the player feel that profit has been obtained.

  Further, the program ROM 208 in which the object value when the special big hit number is 1 is stored, the image object at the initial stage before being changed is stored in an identifiable manner. In the present embodiment, it corresponds to an example of an initial stage image object storage unit in which such a table is stored.

  When the special big hit number is 1, the object value 00 is determined as the standard object value. When the special big hit number is 2, the object value 01 is determined as the standard object value. When the special big hit number is 3, the object value 02 is determined as the standard object value. When the special big hit number is 4, the object value 03 is determined as the standard object value. When the special big hit number is 5, the object value 01 is determined as the standard object value. When the special big hit number is 6, the object value 02 is determined as the standard object value. When the special big hit number is 7, the object value 04 is determined as the standard object value. When the special big hit number is 8, the object value 00 is determined as the standard object value. When the number of special big hits is 9, the object value 03 is determined as the standard object value. When the special big hit number is 10 or more, the object value 05 is determined as the standard object value.

  As described above, in accordance with a predetermined standard condition, the standard image object when no image object is selected is determined in advance from selectable image objects. By changing such a standard object value depending on the number of special big hits, the image object value to be selected is different every time, and the possibility of feeling bored can be reduced and the interest can be improved.

[Object determination table]
The object determination table stored in the program ROM 208 in the pachinko gaming machine 10 configured as described above will be described with reference to FIG. Even if the object determination table described below is not stored in the program ROM 208, data and programs having such functions may be stored in the program ROM 208.

  The object determination table stored in the program ROM 208 is a table for determining an image object based on the image object value and the character type. In this object determination table, as shown in FIG. 22, the selected object value, the selected character, and the selected image object are associated with each other. Specifically, the image objects include objects A1 to A6 and objects B1 to B6, which are different types of image objects.

  Specifically, when character A is selected, object A1 is selected when the selected object value is object value 00, and object A2 is selected when object value 01 is the selected object value. When the selected object value is the object value 02, the object A3 is selected. When the selected object value is the object value 03, the object A4 is selected, and the selected object value is the object value 04. Is selected, the object A5 is selected. When the selected object value is the object value 05, the object A6 is selected.

  On the other hand, when the character B is selected, when the selected object value is the object value 00, the object B1 is selected, and when the selected object value is the object value 01, the object B2 is selected. When the selected object value is the object value 02, the object B3 is selected. When the selected object value is the object value 03, the object B4 is selected. When the selected object value is the object value 04, When the object B5 is selected and the selected object value is the object value 05, the object B6 is selected.

  Thus, the object is determined based on the type of the selected character and the object value. In other words, the object is changed depending on the type of the selected character and the object value. That is, in the program ROM 208 storing the selectable object determination table and the object determination table, the standard image object when no image object is selected is determined in advance from the changed selectable image object according to a predetermined standard condition. Has been. In the present embodiment, such a program ROM 208 corresponds to an example of a standard image object determination unit.

[Display symbol determination table]
The display symbol determination table stored in the program ROM 208 in the pachinko gaming machine 10 configured as described above will be described with reference to FIG. Even if the display symbol determination table described below is not stored in the program ROM 208, data and programs having such functions may be stored in the program ROM 208.

  The display symbol determination table stored in the program ROM 208 is a table for determining the mode of the decorative symbol and the blank symbol to be displayed. In this display symbol determination table, as shown in FIG. 32, a symbol designation command, a symbol main body, a symbol numeric portion, and display textures of these symbols are associated with each other. In addition, the number portion of the symbol and the display texture of the symbol are associated with the number portion at the normal time, the display texture, the number portion at the golden chance, and the display texture, respectively. The display texture is a texture that is pasted on the main body or number part of the symbol. The symbol object here indicates a three-dimensional shape in the virtual space, and the display texture described above is pasted on this shape.

  Specifically, a symbol whose design designation command is “z01” is a decorative symbol whose main part is “h1” (Nautilus), the number part in the normal time is “s1” (number), and the number at the golden chance The part is “s10” (crown), the display texture at the normal time is “g1” (normal), and the display texture at the golden chance is “g14” (gold). The symbol whose design designation command is “z02” is a decorative symbol whose main part is “h2” (hagi), the number portion at the normal time is “s2” (number), and the number portion at the golden chance is “s10”. (Crown), the display texture at the normal time is “g2” (normal), and the display texture at the golden chance is “g14” (gold). The symbol whose design designation command is “z03” is a decorative symbol whose main part is “h3” (turtle), the number part at the normal time is “s3” (number), and the number part at the golden chance is “s10”. (Crown), the display texture at the normal time is “g3” (normal), and the display texture at the golden chance is “g14” (gold). The symbol whose design designation command is “z04” is a decorative symbol whose main part is “h4” (marlin), the number part at the normal time is “s4” (number), and the number part at the golden chance is “s10”. (Crown), the display texture at the normal time is “g4” (normal), and the display texture at the golden chance is “g14” (gold). The symbol whose design designation command is “z05” is a decorative symbol whose main part is “h5” (seahorse), the number part at the normal time is “s5” (number), and the number part at the golden chance is “s10”. (Crown), the display texture at the normal time is “g5” (normal), and the display texture at the golden chance is “g14” (gold). The symbol whose design designation command is “z06” is a decorative symbol whose main part is “h6” (Mutsugoro), the number part at the normal time is “s6” (number), and the number part at the golden chance is “s10”. (Crown), the display texture at the normal time is “g6” (normal), and the display texture at the golden chance is “g14” (gold). The symbol whose design designation command is “z07” is a decorative symbol whose main part is “h7” (seal), the number part at the normal time is “s7” (number), and the number part at the golden chance is “s10”. (Crown) The display texture at the normal time is “g7” (normal), and the display texture at the golden chance is “g14” (gold). The symbol whose design designation command is “z08” is a decorative symbol whose main part is “h8” (anemone fish), the number part at the normal time is “s8” (number), and the number part at the golden chance is “s10”. (Crown), the display texture at the normal time is “g8” (normal), and the display texture at the golden chance is “g14” (gold). A symbol whose design designation command is “z09” is a decorative symbol whose main part is “h9” (hermit crab), the number part in the normal time is “s9” (number), and the number part in the golden chance is “s10”. (Crown), the display texture at the normal time is “g9” (normal), and the display texture at the golden chance is “g14” (gold). In the present embodiment, the display texture of the blank symbol is the same at the normal time and during the golden chance. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, as in the above-described symbol designation commands from z01 to z09, May be different.

  In addition, a symbol whose design designation command is “z10” has a main body “h10” (hibiscus) display texture “g10”. In addition, the blank symbol does not have a number part, and is composed only of a main body part. In addition, the blank design has the same display texture during normal time and during golden chance. A symbol whose design designation command is “z11” has a main body “h11” (dolphin) display texture “g11”. A symbol whose design designation command is “z12” has a main body portion “h12” (whale) display texture “g12”. A symbol whose design designation command is “z13” has a main body portion “h13” (character) display texture “g13”.

  As described above, in the program ROM 208, each of the decorative symbols (an example of identification information) stores a plurality of types of symbol display modes, and special symbols based on at least the same special color (gold). The display mode is stored. In the present embodiment, the program ROM 208 storing such a display symbol determination table corresponds to an example of a symbol display mode storage unit.

[Description of gaming state]
The counting of the special big hit number associated with the transition state of the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 10 configured as described above will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 6, the horizontal axis represents the time axis and the vertical axis represents the gaming state. Specifically, the big hit gaming state is shown above the horizontal axis, and the normal gaming state is shown below the horizontal axis. As symbols, the normal gaming state is indicated as “A1”, the probability variation state is indicated as “A2”, the normal big hit gaming state is indicated as “C1”, and the special big hit gaming state is indicated as “C2”. As will be described later, when there is a time reduction state, the time reduction state is indicated as “A3”.

  As described above, the special jackpot number indicates the number of consecutive transitions to a special jackpot game state such as a probability variation state.

  As a specific example, as shown in FIG. 6 (A), in the case of the normal gaming state (symbol “A1”), the special big hit gaming state (symbol “C2”) is entered, and the state changes to the probability changing state. When it is determined that (symbol “A2”), when the special big hit gaming state is entered, the probability variation state is counted as the first consecutive time. That is, when the special big hit game state is entered, the special big hit number is one. Then, after actually shifting to the probable change state, it becomes the normal big hit gaming state (symbol “C1”), and after that, when it is decided to shift to the normal gaming state (symbol “A1”), the normal big hit gaming state is set. When the transition is made, it is counted that the probability variation state is not continuous.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 6B, first, in the normal gaming state (symbol “A1”), a special big hit gaming state (symbol “C2”) is entered, and the state changes to the probability variation state (symbol “A2”). ) Is counted when the probability variation state is the first time continuously when the special jackpot gaming state is entered. That is, when the special big hit game state is entered, the special big hit number is one. Then, after actually shifting to the probable change state, the special jackpot gaming state is entered again (symbol “C2”). Sometimes, the probability variation state is counted for the second time in succession. That is, when the special big hit game state is entered, the special big hit number is two. In addition, after actually shifting to the probable change state, the special jackpot gaming state is entered again (symbol “C2”). Sometimes, the probability variation state is counted for the third time in succession. In other words, when the special big hit game state is entered, the number of special big hits is three.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 6C, in the case of the normal gaming state (symbol “A1”), the special big hit gaming state (symbol “C2”) is entered, and the state changes to the probability change state (symbol “A2”). ) Is counted when the probabilistic change state and the short time state become the first time in succession when the special jackpot gaming state is entered. Then, after actually shifting to the probable change state, when it is determined to shift to the normal big hit gaming state (symbol “C1”) and to shift to the short time state (symbol “A3”), It is counted when the probability variation state and the short time state are the second consecutive. Then, after the actual shift to the short-time state, when the predetermined short-time end condition is satisfied, such as the number of times the variable display of the identification information becomes a predetermined number (for example, 100 times), the short-time state is changed to the normal gaming state. It is counted that the probability variation state and the time-short state are not continuous next time.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 6 (D), during the normal big hit gaming state, after the probabilistic change state and the short time state are counted for the second time in succession, the state is actually shifted to the short time state, and the predetermined short time end condition is If it is determined that the special jackpot gaming state is established (symbol “C2”) and the transition to the probability change state (symbol “A2”) is determined, the probability variation state continues continuously when the special jackpot gaming state is entered. Counted for the third time. Then, after shifting to the probable change state, the special jackpot gaming state is entered again (symbol “C2”). When it is determined that the probable change state is to be entered (symbol “A2”), the probable change during the special jackpot gaming state is established. It is counted when the state continues for the fourth time.

  As described above, the number of special big hits is counted on the condition that it is decided to shift to a probability change state such as a probability change state, and the type of selectable object is determined based on the number of special big hits. In other words, the selectable object is changed based on the number of special big hits.

[Description of display screen]
In addition, a display screen related to the special symbol game executed in the above-described configuration will be described with reference to FIGS.

[Description of special symbol game]
In the special symbol display device 33, the special symbol is variably displayed as shown in FIG. Specifically, in the case where the special symbol is derived and displayed, when a predetermined variable display start condition is satisfied, the special symbol variable display is executed. Then, on the condition that the special symbol that is displayed in a stopped state and the derived display is in a non-specific display mode (for example, a mode that does not change from “1” to “9”, “−”), the big hit gaming state The game state transitions to the big hit game state on the condition that the current game state such as the normal game state is maintained and a specific display mode (for example, “1” to “9”, etc.) is obtained. Will be.

  In addition, on the display area 32a in the liquid crystal display device 32, variable display of a plurality of rows of decorative symbols for decorating the special symbols in the special symbol display device 33 is performed. Specifically, when the special symbol is derived and displayed, the decorative symbol 96 is also derived and displayed as shown in FIG. In this case, a blank symbol 98 is derived and displayed between the decorative symbols 96. A plurality of stop lines (for example, five stop lines) are set in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32. Specifically, in addition to the left stop line L1, the middle stop line L2, and the right stop line L3, diagonal stop line rows L4 and L5 are set. That is, the liquid crystal display device 32 stops and displays the decorative symbol (first symbol) and the blank symbol (second symbol) on a plurality of stop lines.

  Then, when the predetermined variable display start condition described above is satisfied, variable display of the decorative symbol 96 and the blank symbol 98 is also executed as shown in FIG. Then, before the special symbol is derived and displayed, the decorative symbol 96 and the blank symbol 98 are stopped and displayed in the upper row as shown in FIG. 37A, and then the lower row is displayed as shown in FIG. The decorative symbol 96 and the blank symbol 98 are stopped and displayed. Then, at the timing when the special symbol is derived and displayed, the middle row decorative symbol 96 and the blank symbol 98 are stopped and displayed, and the decorative symbol 96 and the blank symbol 98 are derived and displayed.

  The decoration symbol 96 that is derived and displayed has a relationship with the special symbol that is derived and displayed. Specifically, when the special symbol is “−”, the decorative symbol 96 is in a non-specific display mode (for example, a mode in which three identical symbols are not arranged), and the special symbol is “1” to “9”. In the case of “,” the decorative symbol is in a specific display mode (for example, a mode in which three identical symbols are arranged). That is, all the columns are stopped and displayed, and the derived and displayed decorative symbols of the plurality of columns are, as shown in FIG. 38A, non-specific display modes (for example, a mode in which three identical symbols are not arranged) Then, the special symbol is derived and displayed as “−”, and the current gaming state such as the normal gaming state is maintained. On the other hand, when the decorative symbols of a plurality of rows become reach as shown in FIG. 37 (B) and become a specific display mode (for example, a mode in which three identical symbols are arranged) as shown in FIG. 38 (B). The special symbol is derived and displayed as “1” to “9”, and the gaming state is shifted to the big hit gaming state.

  In particular, during the variable display of decorative symbols, as shown in FIG. 39A, the character may swim and be introduced to the golden chance. In this golden chance, as shown in FIG. 39 (B), the decorative design is gold, and the numeric part of the decorative design is the crown. When a big hit is made during this golden chance, it is always a special big hit, and after the big hit gaming state is finished, the probability change state is entered. In addition, such a golden chance is continued a predetermined number of times.

  In other words, the display mode of variable display of decorative symbols (identification information) is changed to a special symbol display mode based on the same special color (gold) on the condition that it has shifted to the golden chance (notifying possible state). Will be. Therefore, while viewing the variable display of the identification information, it can be visually confirmed that the display mode of the variable display of the identification information has changed to the notification possible state because the display mode has changed to a special display mode. However, it is possible to easily recognize that the state has been changed to the notification enabled state while concentrating on the important information in the game of the variable display of the identification information, and it is possible to prevent the interest of the game from decreasing. Further, it is not necessary to provide a means for notifying separately from the variable display means. In addition, on the condition that the state has been changed to the notification enabled state, regardless of the type of identification information, the display mode of the variable display of the identification information becomes a special symbol display mode based on the same special color. Further, it is possible to easily recognize that the state has been changed to the notification enabled state, and it is possible to prevent a decrease in interest in the game.

  In addition, during the variable display of decorative symbols, as shown in FIG. 40 (A), when the blank symbols are stopped and displayed so as to be aligned with the middle row stop line L2, a blank chance occurs, and FIG. 40 (B) shows. As shown, the blank symbol is displayed larger. The first blank symbol is a hibiscus. And, as shown in FIG. 41 (A), the blank symbol is changed into a Hatena mark, and then, as shown in FIG. 41 (B), the variable display is started to rotate. Then, as shown in FIG. 42 (A), when the blank symbol is stopped and displayed as a dolphin, it develops into a dolphin reach as shown in FIG. 42 (B). Further, when the blank symbol is stopped and displayed as a whale as shown in FIG. 43A, it develops into a whale reach as shown in FIG. 43B. Further, when the blank symbol is stopped and displayed as a character as shown in FIG. 44 (A), it develops into character reach, and when it is stopped and displayed as a hibiscus as shown in FIG. 44 (B). In this case, the variable display of the decorative symbols is completed without developing to reach.

  That is, as a result of the stop display of the decorative symbol and the blank symbol, the blank symbol is stopped and displayed on a specific stop line among the plurality of stop lines, whereby the predetermined second symbol change condition is established, and this predetermined first symbol is satisfied. When the two symbol change condition is satisfied, a plurality of types of blank symbols such as a hibiscus and a dolphin, a hibiscus and a whale, a hibiscus and a character are variably displayed. And when a blank symbol is stopped and displayed as a dolphin, a whale, a character, etc., the effect image is displayed in the display mode of the effect image (for example, the type of reach) associated with the stopped and displayed blank symbol. Will be displayed. When the predetermined second symbol change condition is not established, only one type of blank symbol called hibiscus is displayed in a variable manner.

  Therefore, regardless of the result of the stop display of the first symbol, the display mode of the effect image can be recognized by the result of the stop display of the second symbol that does not notify the transition to the big hit gaming state, and the stop display of the first symbol Regardless of the result, the second symbol is displayed as an effect image corresponding to the second symbol (for example, a reach effect image corresponding to the second symbol, etc.). Since the used effects can be performed and the first symbol and the second symbol can be positioned differently, it is possible to improve the interest of the game. In addition, the interest of the game can be improved by paying attention to the result of the stop display of the second symbol, which is often neglected compared to the first symbol.

  In addition, when the predetermined second symbol change condition is not established, one type of second symbol is displayed in a variable manner, and attention to the first symbol is not hindered. In addition, when the predetermined second symbol change condition is satisfied, a plurality of types of second symbols are variably displayed, and it is possible to recognize the satisfaction of the predetermined second symbol change condition by the plurality of types of second symbols, and to win big hits. As a result of the stop display of the second symbol, for example, the display mode of the effect image differs depending on whether the second symbol that does not notify the transition to the gaming state is stopped and displayed by any of the plurality of second symbols. The expectation with respect to the display mode of the image will be raised, and the interest in the game can be improved by further paying attention to the result of the stop display of the second symbol.

  Also, by noting whether or not the second symbol is stopped and displayed on a specific stop line among a plurality of stop lines, the expectation for the result of the stop display of the second symbol will be raised, and more Further, by focusing attention on the result of the stop display of the second symbol, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  In the present embodiment, the specific stop line is the middle stop line L2, but not limited thereto, the specific stop line may be another stop line, not a single stop line, There may be a plurality of stop lines.

  Further, when the variable display of the decorative symbol 96 and the blank symbol 98 is finished and the customer waiting state (predetermined standby state) is entered, as shown in FIG. An image indicating that selection is possible is displayed. When the game operation unit 88 is operated when the image is displayed, a character selection screen is displayed as shown in FIG. Also in this case, a character is selected according to the operation of the game operation unit 88, and the character selected at the timing when a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds) has elapsed is determined as the selected character.

  In addition, when the identification information is variably displayed as described above and the game is shifted to the big hit gaming state, as shown in FIG. 46 (A), an effect of the main character swimming in the sea is executed. Then, as shown in FIG. 46B, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, one candy image is displayed and five Hatena images are displayed. In this case, it is determined that one displayed candy image can be selected. In particular, when the number of special big hits is 2 or more, as shown in FIG. 47 (A), the hero performs an effect of swimming in the sea and “You can choose a swimsuit in the next round!” Is displayed. Then, as shown in FIG. 47B, three candy images are displayed and three Hatena images are displayed. In this case, it is determined that the three displayed candy images can be selected. Note that these three candy images have different colors, patterns, and the like. In addition, an operation promotion notification image “Select with a button! Then, according to the operation of the game operation unit 88, as shown in FIG. 48A, one of the three candy images (for example, a candy image with a polka dot pattern) is selected, and a predetermined candy image is selected. The candy selected at the timing (for example, the timing when the round ends) is determined. Then, as shown in FIG. 48B, based on the selected candy image, the main character's swimsuit becomes a pattern of the candy image (for example, a polka dot candy image) (for example, a polka dot swimsuit and the like) Etc.) Thus, these selectable candy options are changed based on the number of special jackpots. Therefore, the image objects that can be selected are not the same every time, and it is possible to reduce the possibility of feeling bored and to improve the interest. Moreover, these candy differs in a color, a pattern, etc. with a character.

  In the present embodiment, decorative symbols, blank symbols, and the like are variably displayed by horizontal scroll. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and may be, for example, vertical scroll or diagonal. Moreover, these combinations may be sufficient.

[Game machine operation]
The processing executed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 is shown in FIGS. 9 to 11, FIGS. 13 to 21, and FIGS. 33 to 35 below. Moreover, the state transition of the special symbol control process (FIG. 11) performed by the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described with reference to FIG.

[Main processing]
First, as shown in FIG. 9, initial setting processing such as RAM access permission, backup restoration processing, and work area initialization is executed (step S11). Then, as will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 11, a special symbol control process related to the progress of the special symbol game, the special symbols displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32 and the special symbol display device 33, and the decorative symbols is executed (step S15). . Then, the main CPU 66 executes a symbol display device control process for performing display control of variable display such as a special symbol in accordance with the execution result of step S15 and the like (step S19). As described above, in the main process, after the initial setting process in step S11 is completed, the processes in step S15 and step S19 are repeatedly executed.

[System timer interrupt processing]
Further, the main CPU 66 may interrupt the main process and execute the system timer interrupt process even when the main process is being executed. The following system timer interrupt process is executed in response to a clock pulse generated from the reset clock pulse generation circuit 62 every predetermined period (for example, 2 milliseconds). This system timer interrupt process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 10, the main CPU 66 executes a random number update process so as to increase the count values of the big hit determination random number counter, the big hit symbol determination random number counter, etc. by “1” (step S42). In this process, the main CPU 66 executes an input detection process for detecting the winning or passing of the game ball to the start port 44 or the like (step S43). In this processing, the main CPU 66 stores in the predetermined area of the main RAM 70 data for paying out the game balls (winning the game balls) on the condition that the game balls have won the various winning ports. A waiting time timer for synchronizing the main control circuit 60 and the sub control circuit 200, a big prize opening time timer for measuring the opening time of the big prize opening 39 that is opened when a big hit occurs, etc. Various timer update processes are executed (step S44). Then, an output process is executed in order to supply a signal for drive control based on various variables to a solenoid, a motor or the like (step S46). If this process ends, the process moves to a step S47.

  In step S47, command output processing is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 supplies various commands to the sub control circuit 200. Specifically, these various commands include a demo display command, a derived symbol designation command indicating the type of special symbol derived and displayed, a variation pattern designation command indicating a variation display pattern of the special symbol, and the like. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S49.

  In the process of step S49, the main CPU 66 executes a payout process such as transmitting a prize ball control command for causing the payout device 128 to perform a prize ball to the payout / firing control circuit 126. Specifically, the main CPU 66 supplies to the payout / firing control circuit 126 a prize ball control command for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls as a result of the game balls winning in various winning holes. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished, the address is returned to the address before the occurrence of the interrupt, and the main process is executed.

[Special symbol control processing]
The subroutine executed in step S15 in FIG. 9 will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 11, the numerical values drawn on the sides of step S72 to step S80 indicate the control state flags corresponding to those steps, and one step corresponding to the numerical value according to the numerical value of the control state flag. Will be executed and the special symbol game will proceed.

  First, as shown in FIG. 11, a process for loading a control state flag is executed (step S71). In this process, the main CPU 66 reads the control state flag. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S72.

  In steps S72 to S80, which will be described later, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not to perform various processes in each step based on the value of the control state flag, as will be described later. This control state flag indicates the game state of the special symbol game, and allows one of the processes from step S72 to step S80 to be executed. In addition, the main CPU 66 executes processing in each step at a predetermined timing determined according to a waiting time timer or the like set for each step. Before reaching the predetermined timing, the process ends without executing the process in each step, and another subroutine is executed. Of course, the system timer interrupt process is also executed at a predetermined cycle.

  In step S72, a special symbol memory check process is executed. Although the details will be described later with reference to FIG. 13, the main CPU 66 checks the number of holdings when the control state flag is a value (00) indicating a special symbol storage check, and determines the big hit if there is a holding number. , Derived special symbol, variation pattern of special symbol, etc. are determined. Further, the main CPU 66 sets a value (01) indicating special symbol variation time management in the control state flag, and sets the variation time corresponding to the variation pattern determined in the current process in the waiting time timer. That is, it is set so that the process of step S73 is executed after the fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern determined this time has elapsed. On the other hand, when there is no pending number, a demonstration display process for displaying a demonstration screen is performed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S73.

  In step S73, a special symbol variation time management process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 sets the value (02) indicating the special symbol display time management to the control state flag when the control state flag is the value (01) indicating the special symbol variation time management. Set the waiting time after confirmation (for example, 1 second) in the waiting time timer. That is, it is set so that the process of step S74 is executed after the waiting time after determination has elapsed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S74.

  In step S74, a special symbol display time management process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not it is a big hit when the control state flag is a value (02) indicating special symbol display time management and the waiting time after determination has elapsed. In the case of a big hit, the main CPU 66 sets a value (03) indicating the big hit start interval management in the control state flag, and sets a time (for example, 10 seconds) corresponding to the big hit start interval in the waiting time timer. That is, after the time corresponding to the big hit start interval elapses, the setting of step S75 is performed. Then, the main CPU 66 sets data indicating a big hit start command in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. Further, the data indicating the big hit start command stored in this way is supplied as a big hit start command from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 by the process of step S47 in FIG. The sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 can recognize that it has shifted to the big hit gaming state according to the received big hit start command. On the other hand, the main CPU 66 sets a value (08) indicating the end of the special symbol game when it is not a big hit. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S80. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S75. The main CPU 66 that executes such processing, based on the type of jackpot gaming state determined in step S107, which will be described later, is a special jackpot gaming state (first jackpot gaming state) that is relatively advantageous to the player, Control is performed to shift to one of the normal big hit game states (second big hit game state) that is relatively disadvantageous to the user. In addition, when it is determined that the game is a big hit, the special symbol is derived and displayed as a specific display mode. In other words, the main CPU 66 that executes such processing, in other words, the result of the variable display of the identification information is specific. On the condition that the display mode is achieved, control for shifting to the big hit gaming state advantageous to the player is performed. In other words, the main CPU 66 performs control to shift to a big hit gaming state advantageous to the player when a predetermined big hit condition is established. The main CPU 66 that executes such processing corresponds to an example of a big hit gaming state transition control means. Further, when the main CPU 66 performs control to shift to the big hit gaming state, the main CPU 66 sets a gaming state designation command indicating that the big hit gaming state has been entered in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. The data indicating the gaming state designation command stored in this way is supplied as a gaming state designation command from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 by the process of step S47 in FIG. As a result, the sub-control circuit 200 can recognize that the game has shifted to the big hit gaming state.

  In step S75, a big hit start interval management process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 has a value (03) indicating that the control state flag indicates the jackpot start interval management, and when the time corresponding to the jackpot start interval has elapsed, Based on the data read from the ROM 68, the variables positioned in the main RAM 70 are updated. The main CPU 66 sets a value (04) indicating that the big prize opening is being opened to the control state flag, and sets the upper opening limit time (for example, 30 seconds) to the big prize opening time timer. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S77. Further, the main CPU 66 sets data indicating a special winning opening release command in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. The stored data indicating the big prize opening command is supplied as a big prize opening command from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 by the process of step S47 in FIG. . Thereby, in the sub-control circuit 200, it becomes possible to recognize that the special winning opening 39 has been opened. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S76.

  In step S76, a waiting time management process before reopening the big winning opening is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 sets the special prize opening number counter to “0” when the control status flag is a value (06) indicating the big prize opening reopening waiting time management and the time corresponding to the interval between rounds has elapsed. Update the memory so that it increases by 1 ″. The main CPU 66 sets a value (04) indicating that the special winning opening is open in the control state flag. The main CPU 66 sets an opening upper limit time (for example, 30 seconds) in the big prize opening time timer. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S77. Further, the main CPU 66 sets data indicating a special winning opening release command in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. The stored data indicating the big prize opening command is supplied as a big prize opening command from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 by the process of step S47 in FIG. . Thereby, in the sub-control circuit 200, it becomes possible to recognize that the special winning opening 39 has been opened. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S77.

  In step S77, a special winning opening opening process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines that when the control status flag is a value (04) indicating that the big prize opening is open, the big prize opening prize counter is a predetermined number (for example, “10” or more). Then, it is determined whether or not one of the conditions that the opening upper limit time has passed (the big winning opening opening time timer is “0”) is satisfied (a predetermined closing condition is satisfied). The main CPU 66 updates a variable positioned in the main RAM 70 in order to close the special winning opening 39 when any of the conditions is satisfied. The main CPU 66 sets a value (05) indicating monitoring of the winning ball remaining ball in the control state flag. The main CPU 66 sets the special ball remaining ball monitoring time (for example, 1 second) in the waiting time timer. That is, it is set so that the processing of step S78 is executed after the winning ball residual ball monitoring time has elapsed. Note that the main CPU 66 does not execute the above-described processing when none of the conditions is satisfied. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S78.

  In step S78, a special winning opening residual ball monitoring process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 indicates that the control state flag is a value (05) indicating monitoring of the winning ball remaining ball in the winning game mouth, and when the remaining winning ball monitoring time in the winning game mouth has elapsed, It is determined whether or not the condition is equal to or greater than the maximum number of times of opening (the final round, specifically, 16 rounds in the special jackpot gaming state, 8 rounds in the normal jackpot gaming state). When such a condition is satisfied, the main CPU 66 sets a value (07) indicating the jackpot end interval in the control state flag, and sets a time corresponding to the jackpot end interval in the waiting time timer. In other words, after the time corresponding to the big hit end interval has elapsed, the setting of step S79 is executed. On the other hand, the main CPU 66 sets a value (06) indicating the special winning opening reopening waiting time management in the control state flag when such a condition is not satisfied. Further, the main CPU 66 sets a time corresponding to the interval between rounds in the waiting time timer. In other words, after the time corresponding to the interval between rounds has elapsed, the setting of step S76 is executed. The main CPU 66 sets data indicating an interval command between rounds in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. The data indicating the inter-round interval command stored in this way is supplied as an inter-round interval command from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 206 of the sub-control circuit 200 by the process of step S47 in FIG. Thereby, in the sub-control circuit 200, it becomes possible to recognize that the special winning opening 39 has been closed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S79.

  In step S79, a big hit end interval process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 sets the value (08) indicating the end of the special symbol game to the control state when the control state flag is a value (07) indicating the jackpot end interval and the time corresponding to the jackpot end interval has elapsed. Set to flag. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S80. Then, the main CPU 66 performs control to shift to the probability variation state when the big hit symbol is a probability variation symbol, and performs control to shift to the short time state when the big hit symbol is a non-probability variation symbol. . That is, the main CPU 66 that executes such processing performs control to shift to a probability change state that is relatively easy to shift to the big hit gaming state after the end of the transferred big hit gaming state. In other words, the main CPU 66 performs control to shift to the probability change state in which it is easy to shift to the big hit gaming state after the big hit gaming state is completed by the establishment of the predetermined probability changing big hit condition. The main CPU 66 that executes such processing corresponds to an example of a special gaming state transition control unit. Further, when the main CPU 66 performs control to shift to the probability changing state, the main CPU 66 sets a gaming state designation command indicating that the state has shifted to the probability changing state in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. On the other hand, when the main CPU 66 performs the control to shift to the probability changing state, the main CPU 66 sets a gaming state designation command indicating that the state has shifted to the time saving state in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. The data indicating the gaming state designation command stored in this way is supplied as a gaming state designation command from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 by the process of step S47 in FIG. As a result, the sub control circuit 200 can recognize that the state has shifted to the probability variation state or the time reduction state. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S80.

  In step S80, a special symbol game end process is executed. In this process, when the control state flag is a value (08) indicating the end of the special symbol game, the main CPU 66 stores and updates the data indicating the number of holdings (starting storage information) to be decreased by “1”. Then, the main CPU 66 updates the special symbol storage area in order to perform the next fluctuation display. The main CPU 66 sets a value (00) indicating a special symbol storage check. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S72. Further, the main CPU 66 counts the number of times the identification information is variably displayed after shifting to the time-saving state, and when the number of times reaches a predetermined number (for example, 100 times), the main CPU 66 starts Control to shift to the normal gaming state is performed. That is, the main CPU 66 performs control for shifting to the normal gaming state in which it is difficult to shift to the big hit gaming state after the big hit gaming state is completed due to establishment of a predetermined normal gaming state transition condition. In the present embodiment, the main CPU 66 that executes such processing corresponds to an example of a normal gaming state transition control means. When the main CPU 66 performs control to shift to the normal gaming state, the main CPU 66 sets a gaming state designation command indicating that the transition to the normal gaming state is made in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. The data indicating the gaming state designation command stored in this way is supplied as a gaming state designation command from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 by the process of step S47 in FIG. As a result, the sub-control circuit 200 can recognize that the state has shifted to the normal gaming state. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  As described above, the special symbol game is executed by setting the control state flag. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 12, the main CPU 66 sets the control status flag to “00”, “01”, “02”, when the big hit determination result is lost in the big hit gaming state, as shown in FIG. By setting “08” in order, the processing of step S72, step S73, step S74, and step S80 shown in FIG. 11 is executed at a predetermined timing. Further, the main CPU 66 sets the control state flag in the order of “00”, “01”, “02”, “03” when the result of the big hit determination is a big hit when it is not the big hit gaming state, The processing of step S72, step S73, step S74, and step S75 shown in FIG. 11 is executed at a predetermined timing, and control to the big hit gaming state is executed. Further, when the control to the big hit gaming state is executed, the main CPU 66 sets the control state flags in order of “04”, “05”, “06”, thereby performing step S77 shown in FIG. The processing of step S78 and step S76 is executed at a predetermined timing, and the specific game is executed. When a specific game is being executed and the end condition (specific game end condition) for the big hit game state is satisfied, “04”, “05”, “07”, and “08” are set in this order. Thus, the processing from step S77 to step S80 shown in FIG. 11 is executed at a predetermined timing, and the big hit gaming state is terminated. The specific game end condition is that the big hit game state is ended on the condition that the maximum number of consecutive big hit rounds (the upper limit round number, for example, 8 or 16 rounds in the present embodiment) has ended.

[Special symbol memory check processing]
The subroutine executed in step S72 in FIG. 11 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 13, it is determined whether or not the control state flag is a value (00) indicating a special symbol storage check (step S101), and the control state flag is a value indicating a special symbol storage check. If it is determined that there is, the process proceeds to step S102. If it is not determined that the control state flag is a value indicating a special symbol storage check, this subroutine is terminated. In step S102, it is determined whether or not the reserved number is “0”. If it is determined that the data indicating the reserved number is “0”, the process proceeds to step S103, and the reserved number is stored. If it is not determined that the data indicating “0” is “0”, the process proceeds to step S104.

  In step S103, a demonstration display process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 stores a variable for supplying a demonstration display command to the sub control circuit 200 in the main RAM 70 in order to perform a demonstration display. As a result, the sub-control circuit 200 can recognize that the customer waiting state (predetermined waiting state) has been reached. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In step S104, a process of setting a value (01) indicating special symbol variation time management as a control state flag is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 stores a value indicating special symbol variation time management in the control state flag. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S105.

  In step S105, a big hit determination process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 reads the high probability flag, and selects one jackpot determination table from a plurality of jackpot determination tables having different numbers of jackpot determination values (big hit determination values) based on the read high probability flag. . For example, in the jackpot determination table at normal time, two jackpot determination values are set, but in the jackpot determination table at high probability, ten jackpot determination values are set, and based on the high probability flag By selecting the jackpot determination table, the probability of shifting to the jackpot gaming state will be different. Thus, when the high probability flag is a predetermined value (for example, “77”), that is, when the gaming state is a probable variation state, the probability of transition to the big hit gaming state (specify the result of variable symbol special display) The probability of the display mode is improved over the normal time. Then, the main CPU 66 refers to the jackpot determination random number extracted at the time of starting winning and the selected jackpot determination table. That is, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not to enter a big hit gaming state that is advantageous to the player. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S106.

  In step S106, it is determined whether or not it is a big hit. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not it is a big hit based on the result of the reference in step S105. If the main CPU 66 determines that it is a big hit, it moves the process to step S107, and if it does not determine that it is a big hit, moves the process to step S108.

  In step S107, the main CPU 66 extracts a jackpot symbol random value extracted at the time of starting winning, determines a special symbol based on the jackpot symbol random value, and stores data indicating the special symbol in the main RAM 70 in a predetermined manner. Store in the area. Further, when determining the special symbol as a special display mode (a display mode in which the jackpot symbol becomes a probability variation symbol), the main CPU 66 performs control to shift to the probability variation state in step S79 described above. The data indicating the special symbol stored in this way is supplied to the special symbol display device 33. As a result, the special symbol is derived and displayed on the special symbol display device 33. Further, the data indicating the special symbol stored in this way is supplied as a derived symbol designation command from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 by the process of step S47 of FIG. As a result, in the sub-control circuit 200, the decorative symbol corresponding to the special symbol is derived and displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S109.

  On the other hand, in step S108, a missing symbol determination process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines the off symbol (for example, “−”) as a special symbol, and stores data indicating the special symbol in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. The data indicating the special symbol stored in this way is supplied to the special symbol display device 33. As a result, the special symbol is derived and displayed on the special symbol display device 33. Further, the data indicating the special symbol stored in this way is supplied as a derived symbol designation command from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 by the process of step S47 of FIG. As a result, in the sub-control circuit 200, the decorative symbol corresponding to the special symbol is derived and displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S109.

  In step S109, a variation pattern determination process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 extracts a rendering condition selection random value. The main CPU 66 selects a variation pattern distribution table for determining a variation pattern based on the special symbol determined in steps S107 and S108. Then, the main CPU 66 determines a variation pattern based on the rendering condition selection random number extracted from the rendering condition selection random number counter and the selected variation pattern distribution table, and stores it in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. The main CPU 66 determines the variation display mode (in particular, the variation display time) of the special symbol based on the data indicating such a variation pattern. The data indicating the variation pattern stored in this way is supplied to the special symbol display device 33. As a result, the special symbol display device 33 variably displays the variation pattern determined by the special symbol. Further, the data indicating the variation pattern stored in this manner is supplied as a variation pattern designation command from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 by the process of step S47 in FIG. The sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 executes an effect display according to the received variation pattern designation command. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S110.

  In the present embodiment, when the main CUP 66 is determined to be a big hit, it refers to the variation pattern determination table (at the time of the big hit determination) shown in FIG. It will be decided whether it will be a big hit. In the present embodiment, the main CPU 66 that executes such processing corresponds to an example of a big hit type determining means for determining whether to be a probable big hit or a normal big hit. On the other hand, when the main CUP 66 is determined to be out of position, the variable display pattern of the identification information is determined with reference to the variation pattern determination table shown in FIG.

  In step S110, a process of setting a variation time corresponding to the determined variation pattern in the waiting time timer is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 calculates the variation time based on the variation pattern determined by the process of step S109 and the variation time table indicating the variation time of the variation pattern, and sets a value indicating the variation time. This is stored in the waiting time timer, and the special symbol display device 33 starts the variable symbol variable display. Then, a process of clearing the storage area used for the current variation display is executed (step S111). When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Sub control circuit main processing]
On the other hand, the sub-control circuit 200 executes the sub-control circuit main process. The sub control circuit main process will be described with reference to FIG. The sub-control circuit main process is a process that starts when the power is turned on.

  First, as shown in FIG. 14, the sub CPU 206 executes an initial setting process such as RAM access permission and work area initialization (step S201). If this process ends, the process moves to a step S202.

  In step S202, the sub CPU 206 executes random number update processing. In this process, the sub CPU 206 updates random number values of various random number counters positioned in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S203.

  In step S203, the sub CPU 206 executes command analysis processing. Although details will be described later with reference to FIGS. 18, 19, and 33, the received command is analyzed, and processing corresponding to the analyzed command is executed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S204.

  In step S204, the sub CPU 206 executes display control processing. Although details will be described later with reference to FIG. 21, the sub CPU 206 performs image display control in the liquid crystal display device 32.

  Then, the sub CPU 206 executes a sound control process for controlling sound generated from the speaker 46 (step S205) and a lamp control process for controlling light emission of various lamps 132 (step S206). When this process ends, the process is moved again to step S202.

  Thus, in the sub-control circuit main process, after the initial setting process in step S201 is completed, the processes from step S202 to step S206 are repeatedly executed.

[Command interrupt processing]
Further, the sub control circuit 200 executes the command interrupt process at a predetermined timing (for example, a timing at which a command is received). This command interrupt process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 15, the sub CPU 206 saves the register (step S <b> 221), and stores various received commands received from the main control circuit 60 in a command buffer positioned in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. (Step S222). Then, the sub CPU 206 restores the register saved in step S221 (step S223). When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[VDP interrupt processing]
Further, the sub control circuit 200 executes the VDP interrupt process at a predetermined timing (for example, at a certain period such as a vertical synchronization timing (1/60 s) in the display device). This VDP interrupt process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 16, the sub CPU 206 saves the register (step S231), and increments the VDP counter positioned in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210 by “1” and stores it (step S232). This VDP counter is a counter for displaying an image, and counts the timing for displaying the image. Specifically, the VDP counter is incremented by “1” every time this process called at each vertical synchronization timing is executed. Thus, in the display control process (see FIG. 21) described later, the sub CPU 206 supplies data for performing display control to the display control circuit 250 every time the VDP counter increases by “2”. That is, the sub CPU 206 that executes this process counts the timing for displaying an image. Then, the sub CPU 206 restores the register saved in step S231 (step S233). When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Timer interrupt processing]
In the sub control circuit 200, the timer interrupt process is executed at a predetermined timing (for example, every 2 ms, etc.). This timer interrupt process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 17, the sub CPU 206 saves the register (step S241) and executes various timer update processes (step S242). As will be described in detail later with reference to FIGS. 20 and 35, the sub CPU 206 executes switch input processing (step S243). In this process, the sub CPU 206 executes various processes according to the player's operation. Then, the sub CPU 206 restores the register saved in step S241 (step S244). When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Command analysis processing]
The subroutine executed in step S203 in FIG. 14 will be described with reference to FIG. 18, FIG. 19, and FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 18, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not there is a reception command (step S401). In this process, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not there is a received command depending on whether or not the command is stored in the command buffer in step S222 of the command interrupt process (see FIG. 15). In this process, if the sub CPU 206 determines that there is a received command, it reads the command data from the command buffer located in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210 (step S402), and moves the process to step S403. On the other hand, when determining that there is no received command, the sub CPU 206 ends this subroutine.

  That is, the sub CPU 206 that executes step S402 receives various commands (for example, a variation pattern designation command, a derived symbol designation command, etc.) transmitted by the main control circuit 60. In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 206 that executes step S402 corresponds to an example of a command receiving unit.

  In step S403, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not a variation pattern designation command has been received. In this process, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not a variation pattern designation command has been received based on the command data read in step S402. In this process, if the sub CPU 206 determines that it has received the variation pattern designation command, it moves the process to step S404. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 206 determines that it has not received the variation pattern designation command, it moves the process to step S406.

  In step S404, the sub CPU 206 executes effect pattern determination processing. Although details will be described later with reference to FIG. 34, the sub CPU 206 determines various effect patterns such as a decorative pattern variation pattern and an image effect pattern for displaying a background image. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In step S406, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not a jackpot start command has been received. In this process, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not a jackpot start command has been received based on the command data read in step S402. In this process, if the sub CPU 206 determines that the jackpot start command has been received, it moves the process to step S407. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 206 determines that the jackpot start command has not been received, it moves the process to step S409.

  In step S407, an object change operation effective round determination process is executed. In this processing, the sub CPU 206 extracts a random number value for determining the object change operation effective round, determines a round that enables the operation of the game operation unit 88, and sets it in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. Further, the sub CPU 206 determines the round immediately before that round as the previous round and sets it in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S408. Note that the object variation operation effective round may be determined in advance, for example, without depending on the random value.

  In step S408, a selectable object determination process is executed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not a predetermined change condition is satisfied. Specifically, the sub CPU 206 counts the number of special jackpots based on whether or not the game state has shifted to the special jackpot gaming state based on a derived symbol designation command described later. That is, the sub CPU 206 that executes such processing determines whether or not to shift to a probability change state that is relatively easy to shift to the big hit gaming state after the big hit gaming state ends based on a derived symbol designation command described later. . Then, when it is determined that the special big hit gaming state that shifts to the probability changing state is reached, the sub CPU 206 counts the number of times of transition to the special big hit gaming state continuously. In other words, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not a predetermined change condition is satisfied based on the determination that the state changes to the probability changing state. Further, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not a predetermined change condition is satisfied based on the number of times of transition to the special jackpot gaming state. The sub CPU 206 that executes such processing corresponds to an example of a change condition determination unit and a special gaming state transition determination unit.

  Then, the sub CPU 206 refers to the selectable object determination table (see FIG. 5), determines a selectable object based on the counted special jackpot count, and sets it in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. In the selectable object determination table, selectable objects are changed based on the counted special jackpot count. Therefore, the sub CPU 206 that executes such processing changes the selectable image object when it is determined that a predetermined change condition is satisfied. In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 206 that executes such processing corresponds to an example of an image object changing unit. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In this manner, selectable image objects are changed when a predetermined change condition is satisfied. Therefore, the image objects that can be selected are not the same every time, and it is possible to reduce the possibility of feeling bored and to improve the interest. In addition, it is determined whether or not a predetermined change condition is satisfied based on the determination as to whether or not the special game state that is relatively easy to shift to the big hit game state after the end of the big hit game state. Therefore, the selectable image object is changed depending on whether or not the state is shifted to the special game state, so that the possibility of feeling bored is reduced and the interest can be improved. Further, it is determined whether or not a predetermined change condition is satisfied based on the number of times of transition to the big hit gaming state. Therefore, the selectable image object is changed depending on the number of times of transition to the big hit gaming state, and the possibility of feeling bored can be reduced and the interest can be improved.

  In step S409, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not a derived symbol designation command has been received. In this process, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not a derived symbol designation command has been received based on the command data read in step S402. In this process, if the sub CPU 206 determines that the derived symbol designation command has been received, the sub CPU 206 executes a derived ornament symbol determination process for determining a decorative symbol to be derived and displayed based on the derived symbol designation command (step S410). This subroutine is finished. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 206 determines that it has not received the derived symbol designation command, it moves the process to step S421 in FIG.

  In step S421 in FIG. 19, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not a special winning opening release command has been received. In this process, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not a special winning opening release command has been received based on the command data read in step S402. In this process, if the sub CPU 206 determines that it has received the special winning opening release command, it moves the process to step S422. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 206 determines that it has not received the derived symbol designation command, it moves the process to step S431 in FIG.

  In step S422, the sub CPU 206 refers to the object value and the character flag. In this process, the sub CPU 206 refers to the object value set in accordance with the operation of the game operation unit 88 and the character flag, as will be described later. Note that the sub CPU 206 sets the object A1 as an initial object flag when the operation of the game operation unit 88 is not performed. Then, the sub CPU 206 refers to the object determination table (see FIG. 22), determines an object based on the object value and the character flag, and sets the jackpot effect data corresponding to such an object in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. (Step S423). In this way, the sub CPU 206 that determines the object based on the object value and the character flag with reference to the selectable object determination table and the object determination table is a standard image object when no image object is selected according to a predetermined standard condition. Is determined from selectable image objects. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S424.

  When the big hit effect data corresponding to the object is set, the sub CPU 206 supplies the big hit effect data corresponding to the object to the display control circuit 250 or the like at a predetermined timing. The display control circuit 250 performs control to display an image (image object) on the liquid crystal display device 32 in a display mode based on the jackpot effect data corresponding to the object. That is, the sub CPU 206 that executes such processing determines the display mode of the image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32 in the big hit gaming state based on the selected image object (selected object). . In other words, the sub CPU 206 that executes such processing determines a display mode of an image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32 based on the selected image object. Note that the sub CPU 206 that executes such processing corresponds to an example of a display mode determination unit.

  In step S424, the sub CPU 206 determines whether it is a round immediately before the object change operation effective round. In this process, the sub CPU 206 refers to the immediately preceding round set in the predetermined area of the work RAM 210 in step S407 and determines whether or not the current round is the immediately preceding round of the object change operation effective round. . If the sub CPU 206 determines that it is the round immediately before the object change operation effective round, it moves the process to step S425. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 206 determines that it is not the round immediately before the object change operation effective round, it moves the process to step S426.

  In step S425, the sub CPU 206 sets the previous round notification data in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished. Then, the sub CPU 206 supplies the previous round notification data to the display control circuit 250 or the like at a predetermined timing. When the number of special big hits is 2 or more, the display control circuit 250, as shown in FIG. 47 (A), shows a notification image “You can choose a swimsuit in the next round!” Based on the previous round notification data. May be controlled to be displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32.

  On the other hand, in step S426, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not it is an object change operation effective round. In this process, the sub CPU 206 refers to the object change operation effective round set in the predetermined area of the work RAM 210 in step S407, and determines whether or not the current round is the object change operation effective round. . If the sub CPU 206 determines that it is an object change operation effective round, it moves the process to step S427. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 206 determines that it is not the object change operation effective round, this sub-routine ends.

  In step S427, the sub CPU 206 sets object change operation effective round effect data in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. This object change operation effective round effect data includes data indicating selectable objects determined based on the number of special big hits counted in step S408. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S428. Then, the sub CPU 206 supplies the object change operation effective round effect data to the display control circuit 250 or the like at a predetermined timing. The display control circuit 250 controls the liquid crystal display device 32 to display the candy image as shown in FIGS. 46B, 47B, and 48A based on the object change operation effective round effect data. Will be done. As described above, the selectable image object is changed based on the operation signal from the game operation unit 88.

  In step S428, the sub CPU 206 executes object change operation validation processing. In this process, the sub CPU 206 turns on the object change operation enable flag positioned in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210 and sets the object change operation enable timing. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In step S431 in FIG. 33, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not a demonstration display command has been received. In this process, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not a demonstration display command has been received based on the command data read in step S402. In this process, if the sub CPU 206 determines that a demonstration display command has been received, it moves the process to step S432. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 206 determines that it has not received the demonstration display command, it moves the process to step S441.

  In step S <b> 432, the sub CPU 206 sets the character change operation effective round effect data in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S433. Then, the sub CPU 206 supplies the character change operation effective round effect data to the display control circuit 250 or the like at a predetermined timing. Based on the character change operation effective round effect data, the display control circuit 250 displays an image for prompting a button operation as shown in FIG. 39A, or when a button operation is performed, as shown in FIG. 39B. Such a selection screen or the like is controlled to be displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32.

  In step S433, the sub CPU 206 executes a character change operation validation process. In this process, the sub CPU 206 turns on the character change operation enable flag positioned in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210 and sets the character change operation enable timing. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In step S441, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not an inter-round interval command has been received. In this process, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not an inter-round interval command has been received based on the command data read in step S402. In this process, when determining that the inter-round interval command has been received, the sub CPU 206 sets data corresponding to the inter-round interval command in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210 (step S442), and ends this subroutine. As a result, when the object change operation effective round is completed, it is determined that it is the decision timing in step S304 described later. On the other hand, when determining that the inter-round interval command has not been received, the sub CPU 206 shifts the processing to step S446.

  In step S446, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not a gaming state designation command has been received. In this process, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not a gaming state designation command has been received based on the command data read in step S402. In this process, if the sub CPU 206 determines that it has received a gaming state designation command, it moves the process to step S447. On the other hand, when determining that the inter-round interval command has not been received, the sub CPU 206 sets effect control data corresponding to the received command (step S440), and ends this subroutine.

  In step S447, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not the state has shifted to the normal gaming state. In this process, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not the game state designation command has shifted from the short-time state or the big hit gaming state to the normal gaming state. That is, the sub CPU 206 that executes such a process determines whether or not to shift to the normal gaming state that is relatively difficult to shift to the big hit gaming state after the big hit gaming state ends. In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 206 that executes such processing corresponds to an example of a normal gaming state transition determination unit. As described above, when the sub CPU 206 determines that the normal gaming state has been entered, the sub CPU 206 initializes the object value (step S448). In other words, the sub CPU 206 that executes such processing selects an image object at the initial stage when the number of special big hits is 0 before it is changed when it is determined to shift to the normal gaming state. Become. In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 206 that executes such processing corresponds to an example of an image object selection unit. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 206 determines that the normal gaming state has not been entered, the sub-CPU 206 ends this subroutine.

[Direction pattern determination processing]
The subroutine executed in step S404 in FIG. 18 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 34, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not it is a normal big hit or a variation pattern of a promotion chance (step S451). In this process, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not the fluctuation pattern designation command received in step S402 is a normal big hit or a fluctuation pattern of a promotion chance. Specifically, the sub CPU 206 determines that the received variation pattern designation command includes normal reach (promotion chance / hit), dolphin reach (promotion chance / hit), dolphin reach (via blank chance / elevation chance / hit), whale reach ( Promotion chance / bonus), whale reach (via blank chance / promotion chance / bonus), character reach (promotion chance / bonus), character reach (via blank chance / promotion chance / bonus), tide reach (promotion chance / bonus), If it is one of the full-reach reach that is a normal big hit, it is determined that the fluctuation pattern of the normal big hit or the promotion chance. If the sub CPU 206 determines that it is a normal big hit or a variation pattern of the promotion chance, the process proceeds to step S457. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 206 determines that it is not the variation pattern of the normal big hit and the promotion chance, it moves the process to step S452.

  In step S452, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not it is a variation pattern for introducing a golden chance. In this processing, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not the fluctuation pattern designation command received in step S402 is a golden chance introduction fluctuation pattern. Specifically, the sub CPU 206 introduces a golden chance when the received variation pattern designation command is either full rotation reach, normal (golden chance introduction / big hit), or normal (golden chance introduction / loss). It is determined that the fluctuation pattern is. If the sub CPU 206 determines that the change pattern is a golden chance introduction variation pattern, it moves the process to step S453. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 206 determines that the change pattern is not the golden chance introduction variation pattern, it moves the process to step S454.

  In the present embodiment, according to the variation pattern determination table (see FIGS. 7 and 8), the sub CPU 206 has a higher probability when it is shifted to the probability variation state than when it is shifted to the normal gaming state. Then, a variation pattern for introducing a golden chance is selected, and it is determined that a predetermined period start condition is satisfied. In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 206 corresponds to an example of a period start condition determination unit.

  In step S453, the sub CPU 206 sets the golden chance mode. In this processing, the sub CPU 206 sets data indicating that it has been introduced into the golden chance mode in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. As a result, the sub CPU 206 refers to the introduced mode in step S459, which will be described later, and the effect data is supplied corresponding to the mode, so that the decorative symbol becomes golden and the golden chance of easily shifting to the probable state is achieved. Control to be transferred is performed. In other words, the sub CPU 206 that executes such processing notifies in advance that it is easy to shift to the probable change state after the end of the big hit gaming state in the case of changing to the big hit gaming state due to establishment of a predetermined period start condition. Control to shift to the golden chance (notifying possible state) is performed. In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 206 that executes such processing corresponds to an example of a notification enable state transition control unit. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S458.

  On the other hand, in step S454, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not the golden chance mode is set. In this process, the sub CPU 206 reads data indicating that it has been introduced into the mode positioned in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210, and determines whether or not it is the golden chance mode. If the sub CPU 206 determines that it is the golden chance mode, it moves the process to step S455. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 206 determines that it is not the golden chance mode, it moves the process to step S458 without executing the process in steps S455 and S456 described later.

  In step S455, the sub CPU 206 executes a golden chance mode continuous lottery process. In this processing, the sub CPU 206 extracts a random value for determining whether or not to continue the golden chance mode from a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. Then, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not to continue the golden chance based on the extracted random number value (step S456). In this process, if the sub CPU 206 determines that the golden chance is to be continued, the process proceeds to step S458 without executing step S457 described later. On the other hand, when determining that the golden chance is not continued, the sub CPU 206 shifts the processing to step S457.

  In step S457, the sub CPU 206 clears the golden chance mode. In this processing, the sub CPU 206 sets data indicating that the golden chance mode has not been introduced in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. That is, as a result of the determination in step S451, the sub CPU 206 determines normal reach (promotion chance / hit), dolphin reach (promotion chance / hit), dolphin reach (via blank chance / elevation chance / hit), whale reach (promotion chance / hit). Jackpot), whale reach (via blank chance / promotion chance / hit), character reach (promotion chance / hit), character reach (via blank chance / promotion chance / hit), tide reach (promotion chance / hit), ordinary jackpot When it becomes any one of the full rotation reach or when it is lost in the continuous lottery of the golden chance, control to end the golden chance (notifying possible state) is performed. In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 206 that executes such processing corresponds to an example of a notification enable state completion control unit. As a result, when a big jackpot is reached, the golden chance always ends. Therefore, when a big hit is reached during the golden chance, it will always be a special jackpot, and after the jackpot gaming state ends, it shifts to a probable change state. Will be allowed to. Also, even if the promotion chance fluctuation pattern is either a special big hit or a normal big hit, the golden chance always ends, so during the special symbol game where the golden chance ends However, since it can be a special jackpot or a regular jackpot, it is possible to prevent a decline in interest for the end of the golden chance. Of course, the random chance may end the golden chance. In this way, by taking into account the chances of introducing and ending the golden chance, the probability of becoming a normal jackpot and the probability of being a special jackpot itself can be improved even if they are introduced to the golden chance, without changing. Can be planned.

  In addition, when it is introduced into a golden chance, when it is a normal big hit, the golden chance mode is cleared in step S457 as a result of the determination in step S451. By controlling in this way, even if it is during the golden chance, after the golden chance is ended, it is usually a big hit, so that it is possible to further enhance the interest in introducing to the golden chance.

  Further, when a selective variation pattern is selected which is either a special big hit or a normal big hit, the golden chance mode is cleared in step S457 as a result of the determination in step S451. By controlling in this way, even when the golden chance ends, the result of the variable display of the identification information to be ended is selectively either a special big hit or an ordinary big hit. For this reason, even if the golden chance ends, it is possible to prevent a decrease in interest in the game. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S458. If the sub CPU 206 shifts to the big hit gaming state before the above-described golden chance ends, the sub CPU 206 clears the golden chance mode when the big hit gaming state is entered.

  In step S458, the sub CPU 206 refers to the object value, character flag, and mode positioned in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. Then, the sub CPU 206 determines effect data corresponding to the referenced object value, character flag, and mode and the variation pattern designation command received in step S402, and sets the effect data in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210 (step). S459). When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished. Then, the sub CPU 206 supplies the set effect data to the display control circuit 250 or the like at a predetermined timing. As a result, the display control circuit 250 causes the liquid crystal display device 32 to display an effect image based on the effect data determined by the sub CPU 206.

  As described above, when it is determined that the sub CPU 206 shifts to the probability change state or the like, the probability change state after the end of the big hit gaming state based on the image object selected in step S306 or step S307 as described above. Thus, the display mode of the image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32 in the short-time state is determined. In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 206 that executes such processing corresponds to an example of a display mode determination unit.

  Thus, based on the selected image object, the display mode of the image displayed after the end of the jackpot gaming state is determined. Therefore, based on the selected image object, not only the display mode of the image displayed in the jackpot gaming state but also the display mode of the image displayed after the jackpot gaming state ends can be determined. The endurance of the game after the end of the state can be maintained, and a reduction in the operating rate of the gaming machine can be prevented.

  In addition, when it is determined that the special game state that is relatively easy to shift to the big hit game state is determined after the big hit game state is ended, the image displayed in the special game state is based on the selected image object. The display mode is determined. Therefore, even after the end of the big hit gaming state, in the case of shifting to the special gaming state, there is a high possibility of continuing the game because the transition to the special gaming state is relatively easy to shift to the big hit gaming state, and The image object previously selected by the player's operation will be continued, and the expectation to shift to the big hit gaming state will be further raised next time, and the interest for the game after the end of the big hit gaming state will be continued. This can be further achieved, and a reduction in the operating rate of the gaming machine can be prevented.

  If it is determined in step S448 that the big hit gaming state has ended, it is determined that the normal gaming state is difficult to make a transition to the big hit gaming state, and an image object in the initial stage is selected. Therefore, even after the end of the big hit gaming state, in the case of transitioning to the normal gaming state, even if the game is stopped because the transition to the normal gaming state is relatively difficult to shift to the big hit gaming state. Since the initial image object is selected, the image object selected by the previous player is not carried over to the next player, and the game can be smoothly developed.

  In particular, the sub CPU 206 includes dolphins reach (via blank chance / big hit), dolphins (via blank chance / promotion chance / hit), whale reach (via blank chance / hit jackpot), whale reach (via blank chance / promotion chance / hit) ), Character reach (via blank chance / hit), character reach (via blank chance / promotion chance / hit), dolphin reach (via blank chance / out), whale reach (via blank chance / out), character reach (blank chance) It is determined whether or not a variation pattern designation command indicating a variation pattern such as (via / disconnected) is received. That is, the sub CPU 206 determines that a predetermined second symbol change condition is satisfied by stopping and displaying the second symbol on a specific stop line among the plurality of stop lines. In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 206 that executes such processing corresponds to an example of a second symbol change condition determination unit. If the sub CPU 206 determines that these fluctuation pattern designation commands have been received, the sub CPU 206 stops the blank symbol at the middle column stop line, displays the blank symbol again, displays the blank symbol again, and then stops the blank symbol. The effect data in which the effect image corresponding to the blank symbol displayed in the stopped state is displayed is set in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210.

  That is, when it is determined that the predetermined second symbol change condition is satisfied, the sub CPU 206 that executes such processing performs control to stop and display the decorative symbol, and performs control to stop and display the blank symbol, Controlling the display of the effect image in a display mode of the effect image (for example, a dolphin reach effect image, a whale reach effect image, a character reach effect image, etc.) associated with a blank symbol (for example, dolphin, whale, character, etc.) It becomes. In this way, the sub CPU 206 first displays the hibiscus blank symbols in a variable manner, and then displays the blank symbols such as dolphins, whales, and characters in a variable manner. That is, when it is determined that the predetermined second symbol change condition is established, the sub CPU 206 performs control to display a variety of blank symbols in a variable manner. When the sub CPU 206 does not receive the above-described change pattern designation command, only the hibiscus blank symbol is displayed in a change manner. That is, when it is determined that the predetermined second symbol change condition is not established, the sub CPUU 206 performs control to display one type of blank symbol variably. In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 206 that executes such processing selects effect image display mode selection means for selecting one of the display types of a plurality of types of effect images, and selects one of the plurality of types of second designs. This corresponds to an example of the second symbol selecting means. In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 206 and the display control circuit 250 that execute such processing correspond to an example of display control means.

  In this way, the first symbol constituting a part of the specific display mode for shifting to the big hit gaming state is stopped and displayed, and the second symbol not included in the specific display mode is stopped and displayed. The effect image is displayed in the display mode of the effect image associated with the second symbol. Therefore, regardless of the result of the stop display of the first symbol, the display mode of the effect image can be recognized by the result of the stop display of the second symbol that does not notify the transition to the big hit gaming state, and the stop display of the first symbol Regardless of the result, the second symbol is displayed as an effect image corresponding to the second symbol (for example, a reach effect image corresponding to the second symbol, etc.). Since the used effects can be performed and the first symbol and the second symbol can be positioned differently, it is possible to improve the interest of the game. In addition, the interest of the game can be improved by paying attention to the result of the stop display of the second symbol, which is often neglected compared to the first symbol.

  Also, control is performed to display one type of second symbol variably when the predetermined second symbol change condition is not established, and control to display multiple types of second symbols variably when the predetermined second symbol change condition is satisfied. I do. Therefore, when the predetermined second symbol change condition is not established, one type of second symbol is displayed in a variable manner, and the attention to the first symbol is not hindered. In addition, when the predetermined second symbol change condition is satisfied, a plurality of types of second symbols are variably displayed, and it is possible to recognize the satisfaction of the predetermined second symbol change condition by the plurality of types of second symbols, and to win big hits. As a result of the stop display of the second symbol, for example, the display mode of the effect image differs depending on whether the second symbol that does not notify the transition to the gaming state is stopped and displayed by any of the plurality of second symbols. The expectation with respect to the display mode of the image will be raised, and the interest in the game can be improved by further paying attention to the result of the stop display of the second symbol.

  Further, it is determined that a predetermined second symbol change condition is established by stopping and displaying the second symbol on a specific stop line among the plurality of stop lines on which the first symbol and the second symbol are stopped and displayed. Therefore, by noting whether or not the second symbol is stopped and displayed on a specific stop line among a plurality of stop lines, the expectation for the result of the stop display of the second symbol will be enhanced, and more Further, by focusing attention on the result of the stop display of the second symbol, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  Further, the sub CPU 206 displays the display mode at the golden chance in the display symbol determination table (see FIG. 32) in the golden chance mode based on the data indicating the introduction to the golden chance mode set in step S453. The effect data corresponding to is set in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. In other words, the sub CPU 206 uses the same special color (for example, gold) as the keynote for the display mode of the variable display of the decorative symbols in the liquid crystal display device 32 on the condition that the golden chance (notifying possible state) has been entered. It will be changed to the special symbol display mode. Further, the sub CPU 206 designates a variation pattern in which the variation pattern is the introduction of the golden chance, such as normal (golden chance introduction / big hit), normal (golden chance introduction / loss), in the variation pattern determination table (see FIGS. 7 and 8). From the determination probability of the command, it is determined that the start condition for the predetermined period is satisfied with a higher probability when the state is shifted to the probability variation state or the like than when the state is shifted to the normal gaming state. In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 206 that executes such processing corresponds to an example of a variable display mode changing unit.

  As described above, when the start condition is established for a predetermined period, when the game state is shifted to the big hit gaming state, the state has been changed to the notification possible state for informing beforehand that the special game state is likely to be entered after the end of the big hit gaming state. As a condition, the display mode of the variable display of the identification information is changed to a special display mode. Therefore, while viewing the variable display of the identification information, it can be visually confirmed that the display mode of the variable display of the identification information has changed to the notification possible state because the display mode has changed to a special display mode. However, it is possible to easily recognize that the state has been changed to the notification enabled state while concentrating on the important information in the game of the variable display of the identification information, and it is possible to prevent the interest of the game from decreasing. Further, it is not necessary to provide a means for notifying separately from the variable display means.

  In addition, a plurality of types of symbol display modes are stored for each piece of identification information, and at least a special symbol display mode based on the same special color is stored, and the state is shifted to a notification enabled state. On the condition, the display mode of variable display of identification information is changed to a special symbol display mode based on a special color. Therefore, on the condition that the state has been shifted to the notification possible state, regardless of the type of the identification information, the display mode of the variable display of the identification information becomes a special symbol display mode based on the same special color. Further, it is possible to easily recognize that the state has been changed to the notification enabled state, and it is possible to prevent a decrease in interest in the game.

  Further, it is determined that the start condition for the predetermined period is satisfied with a higher probability in the case of shifting to the special gaming state than in the case of shifting to the normal gaming state. Therefore, when the transition to the special gaming state is made, the notification state is shifted with a higher probability than when the transition is made to the normal gaming state, and the expectation of the big hit gaming state due to the transition to the special gaming state itself. Can be raised, and since it is easy to shift to the notification enabled state, the expectation of shifting to the special gaming state after the end of the big hit gaming state can be enhanced, and the interest in gaming can be improved. On the other hand, when the state is shifted to the alertable state, the probability of being in the special gaming state is high. Therefore, when the state is transitioned to the alertable state, the probability of transitioning to the big hit gaming state is increased, and the alertable state is established. As a result of the transition, the expectation for the transition to the big hit gaming state can be enhanced.

[Switch input processing]
The subroutine executed in step S243 in FIG. 17 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  First, as shown in FIG. 20, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not it is the object change operation valid timing based on whether or not the object change operation valid condition for validating the operation of the game operation unit 88 is satisfied. (Step S301). This object change operation valid condition is, for example, whether or not the object change operation valid round is determined in step S407 described above, and is established in step S428. In this process, if the sub CPU 206 determines that it is the object change operation valid timing, it moves the process to step S302. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 206 determines that it is not the object change operation valid timing, it moves the process to step S311 in FIG.

  In step S302, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not there is a button input. In this process, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not there is a button input depending on whether or not a predetermined operation signal is detected from the game operation unit 88 in response to an operation by the game operation unit 88. If the sub CPU 206 determines that there is a button input, the sub CPU 206 sets input data corresponding to the button input in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210 (step S303), and moves the process to step S304. On the other hand, when determining that there is no button input, the sub CPU 206 moves the process to step S304 without executing step S303. That is, the sub CPU 206 that executes such processing detects a predetermined operation signal according to the operation by the operation means. In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 206 that executes such processing corresponds to an example of an operation signal detection unit.

  In step S304, the sub CPU 206 determines whether it is a decision timing. In this process, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not it is a decision timing when the object change operation effective round is completed. That is, the sub CPU 206 that executes such processing determines whether the image object has changed from a selectable state to an unselectable state. In this process, if the sub CPU 206 determines that it is the decision timing, it moves the process to step S305. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 206 determines that it is not the decision timing, it moves the process to step S311 in FIG. 35 without executing step S305 to step S308 described later. In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 206 that executes such processing corresponds to an example of a selection state determination unit.

  In step S305, the sub CPU 206 determines whether there is input data. In this process, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not there is input data depending on whether or not there is an operation by the game operation unit 88 until the determination timing and the input data is set in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210 in step S303. That is, the sub CPU 206 that executes such processing determines whether or not an image object has been selected before the image object changes from a selectable state to an unselectable state. In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 206 that executes such processing corresponds to an example of a selection determination unit.

  If the sub CPU 206 determines that there is input data, the sub CPU 206 sets an object value based on the input data (operation signal) in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210 (step S306), and moves the process to step S308. This object value is referred to in steps S422 and S458 described above. Based on the object value and the character flag set in this way, the game is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32 in a big hit gaming state or a gaming state other than the big hit gaming state (for example, a normal gaming state, a probability variation state, a short time state, etc.). The display mode of the image to be determined is determined. That is, the sub CPU 206 that executes such processing selects a predetermined image object based on the operation signal detected in response to the operation by the operation means. In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 206 that executes such processing corresponds to an example of an image object selection unit.

  On the other hand, if the sub CPU 206 determines that there is no input data, the sub CPU 206 refers to the selectable object determination table (see FIG. 5) and determines the standard object value determined in advance from the selectable object value corresponding to the special jackpot number. (Black circle) is read, the standard object value is set as the object value (step S307), and the process proceeds to step S308. This object value is referred to in steps S422 and S458 described above. Based on the object value and the character flag set in this way, the game is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32 in a big hit gaming state or a gaming state other than the big hit gaming state (for example, a normal gaming state, a probability variation state, a short time state, etc.). The display mode of the image to be determined is determined. That is, the sub CPU 206 that executes such processing selects the standard image object as the image object when the image object is not selected and the image object can be selected from the selectable state. It will be. In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 206 that executes such processing corresponds to an example of an image object selection unit.

  As described above, when the image object is changed from the selectable state to the unselectable state without being selected, the standard image object when the image object determined in accordance with a predetermined standard condition is not selected. As an image object. Therefore, even if there is no player's operation, the standard image object is determined to be changeable according to a predetermined standard condition and is selected as an image object, so even if there is no player's operation By increasing the variation of the production, it is possible to improve the production effect and to improve the interest of the game.

  Further, based on the selected image object, the display mode of the image displayed in the big hit gaming state advantageous to the player is determined. Accordingly, even if there is no operation by the player, the effect of the effect in the big hit gaming state increases, so that the effect of the effect can be improved and the interest in the game can be improved.

  When it is determined that a predetermined change condition is satisfied, the selectable image object is changed, and the standard image object is determined from the changed selectable image object. Therefore, since the standard image object is determined from the selectable image objects that are changed according to the predetermined change condition, even if there is no operation by the player, there are variations in the standard image object according to the predetermined change condition. As a result, the production effect can be further improved, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  In step S308, the sub CPU 206 executes object change operation invalidation processing. In this process, the sub CPU 206 invalidates the operation for changing the object value by turning off the object operation enable flag positioned in the predetermined area of the work RAM 210, and moves the process to step S311 in FIG. .

  In step S <b> 311 of FIG. 35, the sub CPU 206 determines whether it is the character change operation valid timing. In this process, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not it is the character change operation valid timing based on whether or not the character change operation valid condition for validating the operation of the game operation unit 88 is satisfied. This character change operation valid condition is, for example, whether or not a demo display command has been received, and is established in step S433. In this process, if the sub CPU 206 determines that it is the character change operation valid timing, it moves the process to step S312. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 206 determines that it is not the character change operation valid timing, it ends this subroutine.

  In step S312, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not there is a button input. In this process, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not there is a button input depending on whether or not a predetermined operation signal is detected from the game operation unit 88 in response to an operation by the game operation unit 88. If the sub CPU 206 determines that there is a button input, the sub CPU 206 sets input data corresponding to the button input in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210 (step S313), and moves the process to step S314. On the other hand, when determining that there is no button input, the sub CPU 206 moves the process to step S314 without executing step S313. That is, the sub CPU 206 that executes such processing detects a predetermined operation signal according to the operation by the operation means.

  In step S314, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not it is a decision timing. In this process, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not it is a decision timing when a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds) elapses after the game operation unit 88 is operated with the demonstration screen displayed. That is, the sub CPU 206 that executes such processing determines whether or not the character (image object) has changed from a selectable state to an unselectable state. In this process, if the sub CPU 206 determines that it is the decision timing, it sets a character flag based on the input data (operation signal) in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210 (step S315), and moves the process to step S316. . This character flag is referred to in steps S422 and S458 described above. Based on the character flag set in this way and the object value, it is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32 in a big hit gaming state or a gaming state other than the big hit gaming state (for example, a normal gaming state, a probability variation state, a short time state, etc.). The display mode of the image to be determined is determined. That is, the sub CPU 206 that executes such processing selects a predetermined image object based on the operation signal detected in response to the operation by the operation means. In the present embodiment, if the character is not changed, the sub CPU 206 sets a character flag indicating the character without the change based on the input data (operation signal). On the other hand, if the sub CPU 206 determines that it is not the determination timing, the sub CPU 206 ends the present subroutine without executing steps S315 and S316 described later.

  In step S316, the sub CPU 206 executes character change operation invalidation processing. In this process, the sub CPU 206 disables the operation for changing the character flag by turning off the character operation enable flag positioned in the predetermined area of the work RAM 210, and ends this subroutine.

[Display control processing]
The subroutine executed in step S204 in FIG. 14 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 21, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not the VDP counter is “2” (step S351). In this process, the sub CPU 206 reads the VDP counter value from the VDP counter counted in step S232 of the above-described VDP interrupt process (see FIG. 16), and determines whether it is “2”. That is, as described above, in the VDP interrupt process, the VDP counter is incremented by “1” every 1/60 s, so the sub CPU 206 determines whether 1/30 s has elapsed. In this process, if the sub CPU 206 determines that the VDP counter is “2”, it moves the process to step S352. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 206 determines that the VDP counter is not “2”, this sub-routine is terminated.

  In step S352, the sub CPU 206 executes control data output processing. In this processing, the sub CPU 206 supplies control data for displaying an image to the display control circuit 250. For example, the sub CPU 206 supplies control data indicating production such as data indicating image data to the display control circuit 250. Then, the sub CPU 206 sets “0” in the VDP counter (step S353). Then, the sub CPU 206 supplies a bank switching instruction to the display control circuit 250 (step S354). When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Other Embodiments]
In this embodiment, the selectable object determination table as shown in FIG. 5 and the object determination table as shown in FIG. 22 are referred to. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the selectable object as shown in FIG. With reference to the determination table, the selectable object may be determined based on the number of special big hits regardless of the type of the selected character.

  In this embodiment, the selectable objects are increased as the number of special big hits is increased. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the selectable objects may be decreased as the number of special big hits is increased.

  Further, in the present embodiment, after the end of the big hit gaming state, the number of continuous transitions to the probability change state is determined, and the selectable image object is changed based on the determination result. The selectable image object may be changed based on the cumulative number of transitions to the big hit gaming state since the power is turned on. Further, for example, the selectable image object may be changed based on the cumulative number of times of transition to the probability changing state. Further, for example, when shifting to the probability changing state, selectable image objects may be changed at random. In addition, for example, when a specific preview image is displayed before the transition to the big hit gaming state, the selectable image object may be changed. That is, the selectable image object may be changed based on the determination result of whether or not a predetermined change condition is satisfied. Of course, the selectable image object may not be changed based on the determination result of whether or not the predetermined change condition is satisfied.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the display mode of the jackpot effect image in the big hit gaming state, the effect image in the probability variation state, etc. is determined according to the operation of the operation means such as the game operation unit 88. For example, the display mode of the big hit effect image during the big hit gaming state may be determined without determining the display mode of the production image or the like in the probability changing state according to the operation. Of course, only the display mode of the effect image or the like in the probability variation state may be determined without determining the display mode of the jackpot effect image or the like in the jackpot game state. Further, the image object may not be selected in accordance with the operation. Moreover, the structure which is not provided with an operation means may be sufficient.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, when it is determined that the probability change state that is relatively easy to shift to the big hit gaming state is determined after the big hit gaming state is ended, in the probability changing state based on the selected image object. The display mode of the image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32 is determined. However, the display mode is not limited to this. For example, the display mode of the image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32 in the normal gaming state is determined and The display mode of the image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32 may not be determined. That is, what is necessary is just to determine the display mode of the image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32 in game states other than the big hit game state after the end of the big hit game state. Of course, the display mode of the image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32 in a gaming state other than the big hit gaming state after the end of the big hit gaming state may not be determined.

  Furthermore, in this embodiment, when it is determined that the normal game state that is relatively difficult to shift to the big hit gaming state is determined after the big hit gaming state is finished, the image object at the initial stage is selected. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the display mode of the image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32 in the normal gaming state is determined based on the image object selected according to the operation, and the determination is made to shift to the normal gaming state. In such a case, it is not necessary to select the image object at the initial stage. In addition, when it is determined that the probabilistic change state is to be entered after the big hit gaming state, the image object at the initial stage may be selected.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, it is determined that a predetermined second symbol change condition is established by displaying a blank symbol on a specific stop line. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, random lottery For example, it may be determined that the predetermined second symbol change condition is satisfied even if the blank symbol is not stopped on the specific stop line. Further, the decorative symbols and blank symbols are stopped and displayed on a plurality of stop lines. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the decorative symbols and blank symbols may be stopped and displayed on one stop line.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, when it is determined that a predetermined second symbol change condition is satisfied, a plurality of types of second symbols such as hibiscus and dolphin, hibiscus and whale, hibiscus and character are displayed in a variable manner. When it is determined that the second symbol change condition is not established, one type of second symbol such as a hibiscus is variably displayed. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, it is determined that a predetermined second symbol change condition is established. Sometimes, one type of second symbol such as a hibiscus may be displayed in a variable manner. Further, for example, when it is determined that a predetermined second symbol change condition is not established, a plurality of types of second symbols such as a hibiscus and a dolphin, a hibiscus and a whale, and a hibiscus and a character may be variably displayed.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, it is determined that the start condition for a predetermined period has been established with a higher probability in the case of shifting to the probability variation state than in the case of shifting to the normal gaming state. For example, it may be determined that a predetermined period start condition is satisfied with the same probability when the game state is shifted to the normal gaming state and when the state is shifted to the probability variation state. Furthermore, in this embodiment, on the condition that the mode has been shifted to the golden chance mode, the display mode of the variable display of decorative symbols is changed to a special symbol display mode based on the same special color. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the aspect may not be based on the same special color.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the control for shifting to the big hit gaming state is performed on the condition that the result of the variable display of the identification information becomes a specific display mode. Control to shift to the big hit gaming state by establishing a predetermined big hit condition, such as performing control to shift to the big hit gaming state, on the condition that the player has won a predetermined winning opening.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the standard image object when the image object is not selected is determined in advance. However, the present invention is not limited to this. May be. That is, a standard image object when no image object is selected may be determined according to a predetermined standard condition.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the predetermined period start condition is established by receiving the predetermined variation pattern designation command. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the predetermined period start condition is determined based on the result of random lottery. May be established.

  In the present embodiment, the probability variation state and the short time state are special game states. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Moreover, it is not necessary to provide a time saving state. Furthermore, it is not necessary to provide a special game state that is relatively easy to shift to the big hit game state.

  Furthermore, in this embodiment, when the image object is changed from the selectable state to the unselectable state without being selected, the standard image object is selected as the image object. For example, the standard image object may be selected as the image object when another condition is satisfied. Of course, there is no problem even if the standard image object is not determined when no image object is selected.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, on the condition that when the transition to the jackpot gaming state is made, the transition to the notification possible state for informing beforehand that it is easy to transition to the special gaming state after the end of the jackpot gaming state, The display mode of variable display of identification information has been changed to a special display mode. However, the display mode is not limited to this, and for example, the display mode of variable display of identification information is not changed on the condition that the state has been changed to a notification enabled state Alternatively, the notification means other than the variable display mode of the identification information may be changed to a special display mode.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, as described above, various effects are performed by displaying an image. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and various effects are performed by, for example, sound or light emission from a lamp. You may do it. Further, any one of these or a combination thereof may be used.

[Composition of game board]
In the above-described embodiment, the entire game board 14 is configured by a member having transparency. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and another mode may be used. An example of a specific configuration of the game board will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 24, a plurality of obstacle nails are omitted for easy understanding.

  For example, a part of the game board may be configured with a member that does not have permeability. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 24A, a game board 314 is formed by combining a member 314a having permeability and a member 314b (for example, wood) having no flat permeability. May be. Of course, as shown in FIG. 24 (A), not only the member 314a having permeability and the member 314b having no permeability are simply combined, but also as shown in FIG. 24 (B), It is good also as a structure which couple | bonds the member 315a which has transparency so that it may surround with the member 315b which does not have permeability.

  For example, you may comprise so that the process which shields a part of game board which has permeability | transmittance may be performed. For example, as shown in FIG. 24C, a part 316b of the game board 316 having transparency may be painted with a color having light shielding properties. As a result, as shown by reference numeral 316a, it is possible to configure a game board 316 that is partially transparent. Of course, instead of coating, a blasting process or a light scattering process for forming a fine rough surface by sandpaper may be performed to make it appear as if visible light is scattered and light is emitted.

  That is, the game board should just have a part at least partially permeable. In other words, if the display area 32a located at the rear of all or part of the game area 15 is configured so that an image can be viewed from the front through the vicinity of all or part of the game area 15. Good.

  Furthermore, in the embodiment described above, the gaming board 14 having transparency is used in part or in whole. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other modes may be used, for example, games that do not have transparency. A board may be used.

[Configuration of display device]
A configuration using a gaming board that does not have transparency will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 25, the door 311 is provided with a display device 332, and various effect images are displayed. The display device 332 includes a touch panel 351 for detecting a coordinate position touched by a player, transparent acrylic plates 353 and 355 as protective covers, and a transparent liquid crystal display device between the transparent acrylic plates 353 and 355. And a liquid crystal display device 354 to be stacked. The display device 332 (liquid crystal display device 354) can display a highly transmissive image in the display area. The liquid crystal display device 354 not only displays a highly transmissive image in the display area, but also performs variable display of special symbols, display of effect images for effects, and the like.

  Further, above and below the liquid crystal display device 354, a liquid crystal backlight 352 serving as an illumination device as a backlight of the liquid crystal display device 354 is provided. Further, the liquid crystal backlight 352 is controlled to be lit when power is supplied. For this reason, the liquid crystal backlight 352 is always driven at the time of power supply so that the image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 354 can be clearly seen by the player. The liquid crystal backlight 352 is mainly a cold cathode tube, but the present invention is not limited to this.

  A obstacle nail 313 is driven into the game board 314. A game area 315 is provided between the game board 314 and the door 311, and a game ball 317 launched into the game area 315 can roll.

  The display device 332 includes a touch panel 351, transparent acrylic plates 353 and 355, a liquid crystal display device 354, a liquid crystal backlight 352, and the like. There is no problem even if only the liquid crystal display device 354 is provided without including the touch panel 351, the transparent acrylic plates 353 and 355, the liquid crystal backlight 352, and the like.

  As described above, the liquid crystal display device 354 is disposed in front of the game board 314 so that the display area and the whole or part of the game area 315 in the game board 314 overlap with each other, and an image with high transparency is displayed on the display area. Since display is possible, all or a part of the game area 315 is displayed through the liquid crystal display device 354 so that the image can be viewed from the front. In other words, the liquid crystal display device 354 is a device that is provided in front of the game board 314, has a display area that can be seen through the game board 314 and displays an effect image related to the game. The game board and the display device may be configured not to overlap in the depth direction.

  In the present embodiment, the configuration is such that a plurality of control circuits of the main control circuit 60 and the sub control circuit 200 are provided. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and another configuration may be used, for example, as shown in FIG. In addition, the sub control circuit 200 and the main control circuit 60 may be configured as one board.

  In the above-described embodiment, the first type pachinko gaming machine has been described as an example. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the second type pachinko gaming machine referred to as a wing mono, Hikoki mono, a first referred to as a right mono. It may be a three-type pachinko gaming machine or another mode.

  In the present embodiment, the present invention is applied to the pachinko gaming machine as shown in FIG. 1, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a pachislot gaming machine 410 as shown in FIG. The present invention may be applied to various game machines such as the game machine 501. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 27, the pachislot machine 410 includes a liquid crystal display device 430 capable of displaying a highly transmissive image, and a reel (not shown) behind the liquid crystal display device 430. I have. For this reason, when a highly transmissive image is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 430, the player can visually recognize the reel. As shown in FIG. 28, the game machine 501 also includes a liquid crystal display device 505 that can display an image with high transparency, and reels 503L, 503C, and 503R behind the liquid crystal display device 505. Of course, the present invention may be applied to a game machine in which a bingo game or a lottery is executed instead of the game machine 501 in which such a slot game is executed.

  Moreover, you may apply to a game machine etc. For example, as shown in FIG. 29, the game machine 600 controls a game machine main body 604 that controls the progress of the game, displays various images, and generates various sounds. The display device 602 is electrically connected to display various images, and the operation unit 606 is electrically connected to the game machine body 604 and can be operated by the player. The game machine body 604 has a control unit (not shown) that performs the control described above. Further, the game machine body 604 is detachable from an information storage medium (for example, a CD-ROM, a DVD-ROM, etc.) storing a program for causing the control unit to perform the control as described above.

[Simulation Program Embodiment]
In the embodiment described above, the present invention can also be applied to a simulation program for causing a computer to execute various processes. This simulation program is a program for causing a computer to function as various means in the above-described embodiment.

  A simulation program simulating a pachinko game will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 30 is a schematic diagram showing a computer that executes the simulation program.

  As shown in FIG. 30, a computer 300A includes a computer main body 302, a display device 304 that displays an image in a display area 304a, and a keyboard 306 as an operation unit. A display device 304 and a keyboard 306 are electrically connected to the computer main body 302. In the present embodiment, the keyboard 306 is configured as the operation unit. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and may be other modes as long as it can be operated, for example, a mouse, a controller, or the like.

  The computer main body 302 includes a control circuit (not shown). This control circuit includes a control unit (not shown) composed of a CPU, a storage unit (not shown) for storing various data, programs, etc., a CD-ROM, a DVD-ROM, a ROM cartridge, etc., and a computer 300A. And a drive device (not shown) for reading data from a removable storage medium. Further, the control circuit includes an interface circuit (not shown) for controlling external devices such as the display device 304 and the keyboard 306.

  In this embodiment, a personal computer is used as the computer. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and may be in another mode. For example, a mobile phone, a PDA (Personal Digital Assistant), etc. It may be a portable terminal device.

  In the present embodiment, a simulation program simulating a pachinko game in the above-described embodiment will be described. Specifically, this simulation program is for causing a computer to execute the following processing (steps).

  (A1) Variable display control processing for performing display control of variable display of identification information.

  (A2) A jackpot gaming state transition control process for performing control to shift to a jackpot gaming state advantageous to the player on the condition that the result of variable display of the identification information is in a specific display mode.

  (A3) Display control processing for performing display control of images relating to games.

  (A4) An operation signal detection process for detecting a predetermined operation signal in response to an operation by an operation means operable by a player.

  (A5) Image object selection processing for selecting a predetermined image object based on the operation signal detected in the operation detection processing.

  (A6) A display mode determination process for determining a display mode of an image displayed in the jackpot gaming state shifted in the jackpot gaming state transition control process based on the image object selected in the image object selection process.

  (A7) Change condition determination processing for determining whether or not a predetermined change condition is satisfied.

  (A8) An image object change process for changing a selectable image object in the image object selection process when it is determined in the change condition determination process that a predetermined change condition is satisfied.

  (A9) Special gaming state transition determination processing for determining whether or not the special winning state that is relatively easy to shift to the big hit gaming state is determined after the big winning gaming state transferred in the big hit gaming state transition control processing.

  (A10) In the change condition determination process, a process for determining whether or not a predetermined change condition is satisfied based on the determination that the special game state transition determination process is to shift to the special game state.

  (A11) In the change condition determination process, a process for determining whether or not a predetermined change condition is satisfied based on the number of times the game has been shifted to the big hit game state in the big hit game state transition control process.

  (A12) Display mode determination processing for determining a display mode of an image to be displayed based on the image object selected in the image object selection processing.

  (A13) Standard image object determination processing for determining a standard image object when no image object is selected according to a predetermined standard condition.

  (A14) In the image object selection process, when the image object is not selected in the operation signal detection process and the image object is changed from the selectable state to the unselectable state, the standard image object determination process The process of selecting the standard image object determined in step 1 as an image object.

  (A15) Big hit game state transition control processing for performing control to shift to a big hit game state advantageous to the player when a predetermined big hit condition is established.

  (A16) In the display mode determination process, based on the image object selected in the image object selection process, display of an image displayed on the display means in the jackpot gaming state transferred in the jackpot gaming state transition control process Processing to determine the aspect.

  (A17) A process of determining the standard image object from the selectable image objects changed in the image object change process in the standard image object determination process.

  (A18) In the display mode determination process, a process of determining a display mode of an image to be displayed after the end of the jackpot gaming state based on the image object selected in the image object selection process.

  (A19) In the display mode determination process, when it is determined in the special game state transition determination process that the special game state is to be shifted, the special game state is determined based on the image object selected in the image object selection process. The process which determines the display mode of the image displayed in FIG.

  (A20) A normal game state transition determination process for determining whether or not a transition to the normal game state that is relatively difficult to shift to the big hit game state after the end of the big hit game state transferred in the big hit game state transition control process.

  (A21) A process of selecting an image object at an initial stage to be changed in the image object change process when it is determined in the image object selection process that the normal game state shift determination process shifts to the normal game state.

  (A22) The first symbol constituting a part of the specific display mode for shifting to the jackpot gaming state advantageous to the player is different from the first symbol, and the part of the specific display mode Display control processing for performing display control of the second symbol not included and the effect image related to the game.

  (A23) Effect image display mode selection processing for selecting one of the display modes of a plurality of types of effect images.

  (A24) Second symbol selection process for selecting one of a plurality of types of second symbols.

  (A25) In the display control process, the control for stopping and displaying the first symbol is performed, and the control for stopping and displaying the second symbol selected in the second symbol selection process is performed and associated with the second symbol. The process of controlling the display of the effect image in the display mode of the effect image selected in the effect image display mode selection process.

  (A26) Second symbol change condition determination processing for determining whether or not a predetermined second symbol change condition is satisfied.

  (A27) In the display control process, when it is determined that the predetermined second symbol change condition is not established in the second symbol change condition determination process, one type of second symbol selected in the second symbol selection process When the predetermined second symbol change condition is determined to be satisfied in the second symbol change condition determination process, a plurality of types of second symbols selected in the second symbol selection process are changed. Processing to perform display control.

  (A28) In the display control process, a process of stopping and displaying the first symbol and the second symbol on a plurality of stop lines.

  (A29) In the second symbol change condition determination process, a process of determining that the predetermined second symbol change condition is satisfied when the second symbol is stopped and displayed on a specific stop line among the plurality of stop lines.

  (A30) A variable display control process for performing display control of variable display of identification information for informing a game result.

  (A31) Special game state transition control processing for performing control to shift to a special game state that is likely to shift to the big hit game state after the big hit game state is completed due to establishment of a predetermined probability variation big hit condition.

  (A32) When transitioning to the big hit gaming state in the big hit gaming state transition control process due to the establishment of a predetermined period start condition, a notification is made in advance that it is easy to shift to the special gaming state after the big hit gaming state ends. A reportable state transition control process for performing control to shift to a reportable state.

  (A33) A variable display mode change process for changing the display mode of the variable display of the identification information to a special display mode on the condition that the notification enabled state shift control process has been performed.

  (A34) In the variable display mode changing process, the display mode of the variable display of the identification information is based on the same special color on the condition that the notification enabled state transition control process is shifted to the reportable state. Processing to change to a special symbol display mode.

  (A35) A normal game state transition control process for performing control to shift to the normal game state that is difficult to shift to the big hit game state after the end of the big hit game state.

  (A36) The predetermined period start condition has a higher probability in the case of shifting to the special gaming state in the special gaming state transition control process than in the case of shifting to the normal gaming state in the normal gaming state transition control process. Period start condition determination processing for determining that the condition is satisfied.

  As described above, by causing the computer 300A to execute the processes from (A1) to (A8), the selectable image object is changed when a predetermined change condition is satisfied. Therefore, the image objects that can be selected are not the same every time, and it is possible to reduce the possibility of feeling bored and to improve the interest.

  Further, by causing the computer 300A to execute the processes of (A9) and (A10), based on the determination of whether or not to shift to the special gaming state that is relatively easy to shift to the big hit gaming state after the big hit gaming state ends. Then, it is determined whether or not a predetermined change condition is satisfied. Therefore, the selectable image object is changed depending on whether or not the state is shifted to the special game state, so that the possibility of feeling bored is reduced and the interest can be improved.

  In addition, by causing the computer 300A to execute the process of (A11), it is determined whether or not a predetermined change condition is satisfied based on the number of times of shifting to the big hit gaming state. Therefore, the selectable image object is changed depending on the number of times of transition to the big hit gaming state, and the possibility of feeling bored can be reduced and the interest can be improved.

  Further, by causing the computer 300A to execute the processes (A3) to (A5) and (A12) to (A14), the image object can be selected from the selectable state to the unselectable state. In such a case, the standard image object when no image object is selected according to a predetermined standard condition is selected as the image object. Therefore, even if there is no player's operation, the standard image object is determined to be changeable according to a predetermined standard condition and is selected as an image object, so even if there is no player's operation By increasing the variation of the production, it is possible to improve the production effect and to improve the interest of the game.

  Further, by causing the computer 300A to execute the processes of (A15) and (A16), the display mode of the image displayed in the big hit gaming state advantageous to the player is determined based on the selected image object. Accordingly, even if there is no operation by the player, the effect of the effect in the big hit gaming state increases, so that the effect of the effect can be improved and the interest in the game can be improved.

  Further, by causing the computer 300A to execute the processes (A7), (A8), and (A17), when it is determined that a predetermined change condition is satisfied, the selectable image object is changed and the change is made. A standard image object is determined from the selectable image objects. Therefore, since the standard image object is determined from the selectable image objects that are changed according to the predetermined change condition, even if there is no operation by the player, there are variations in the standard image object according to the predetermined change condition. As a result, the production effect can be further improved, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  In addition, by causing the computer 300A to execute the processes (A3) to (A6), (A15), and (A18), an image displayed after the end of the jackpot gaming state is displayed based on the selected image object. Determine aspects. Therefore, based on the selected image object, not only the display mode of the image displayed in the jackpot gaming state but also the display mode of the image displayed after the jackpot gaming state is ended can be determined. The endurance of the game after the end of the state can be maintained, and a decrease in the operating rate of the gaming machine can be prevented.

  In addition, when the computer 300A is caused to execute the processes of (A9) and (A19), when it is determined that the game state is shifted to the special game state which is relatively easy to shift to the big hit game state after the end of the big hit game state, Based on the selected image object, the display mode of the image displayed in the special gaming state is determined. Therefore, even after the end of the big hit gaming state, in the case of shifting to the special gaming state, there is a high possibility of continuing the game because the transition to the special gaming state is relatively easy to shift to the big hit gaming state, and The image object previously selected by the player's operation will be continued, and the expectation to shift to the big hit gaming state will be further enhanced next time, and the interest for the game after the end of the big hit gaming state will be maintained. This can be further achieved, and a reduction in the operating rate of the gaming machine can be prevented.

  In addition, by causing the computer 300A to execute the processes (A20) and (A21), when it is determined that the game state is to be shifted to the normal game state that is relatively difficult to shift to the jackpot game state after the end of the jackpot game state, Select the initial image object. Therefore, even after the end of the big hit gaming state, in the case of transitioning to the normal gaming state, even if the game is stopped because the transition to the normal gaming state is relatively difficult to shift to the big hit gaming state. Since the initial image object is selected, the image object selected by the previous player is not carried over to the next player, and the game can be smoothly developed.

  In addition, by causing the computer 300A to execute the processing from (A22) to (A25), the first symbol constituting a part of a specific display mode for shifting to the big hit gaming state is stopped and displayed. The second symbol not included in a part of the display mode is stopped and displayed, and the effect image is displayed in the display mode of the effect image associated with the second symbol. Therefore, regardless of the result of the stop display of the first symbol, the display mode of the effect image can be recognized by the result of the stop display of the second symbol that does not notify the transition to the big hit gaming state, and the stop display of the first symbol Regardless of the result, the second symbol is displayed as an effect image corresponding to the second symbol (for example, a reach effect image corresponding to the second symbol, etc.). Since the used effects can be performed and the first symbol and the second symbol can be positioned differently, it is possible to improve the interest of the game. In addition, the interest of the game can be improved by paying attention to the result of the stop display of the second symbol, which is often neglected compared to the first symbol.

  In addition, by causing the computer 300A to execute the processes (A26) and (A27), control is performed to display one type of second symbol in a variably manner when the predetermined second symbol change condition is not established. When the symbol change condition is satisfied, control is performed to display a plurality of types of second symbols in a variable manner. Therefore, when the predetermined second symbol change condition is not established, one type of second symbol is displayed in a variable manner, and the attention to the first symbol is not hindered. In addition, when the predetermined second symbol change condition is satisfied, a plurality of types of second symbols are variably displayed, and it is possible to recognize the satisfaction of the predetermined second symbol change condition by the plurality of types of second symbols, and to win big hits. As a result of the stop display of the second symbol, for example, the display mode of the effect image differs depending on whether the second symbol that does not notify the transition to the gaming state is stopped and displayed by any of the plurality of second symbols. The expectation with respect to the display mode of the image will be raised, and the interest in the game can be improved by further paying attention to the result of the stop display of the second symbol.

  Further, by causing the computer 300A to execute the processes (A28) and (A29), the second symbol is stopped and displayed on a specific stop line among the plurality of stop lines on which the first symbol and the second symbol are stopped and displayed. It is determined that a predetermined second symbol change condition has been established. Therefore, by noting whether or not the second symbol is stopped and displayed on a specific stop line among a plurality of stop lines, the expectation for the result of the stop display of the second symbol will be enhanced, and more Further, by focusing attention on the result of the stop display of the second symbol, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  In addition, by causing the computer 300A to execute the processes of (A15), (A30) to (A33), when the transition to the big hit gaming state is established due to the establishment of a predetermined period start condition, special processing is performed after the big hit gaming state ends. The display mode of the variable display of the identification information is changed to a special display mode on the condition that the state has been shifted to a notification enabled state in which it is easily notified that the game state is likely to be shifted. Therefore, while viewing the variable display of the identification information, it can be visually confirmed that the display mode of the variable display of the identification information has changed to the notification possible state because the display mode has changed to a special display mode. However, it is possible to easily recognize that the state has been changed to the notification enabled state while concentrating on the important information in the game of the variable display of the identification information, and it is possible to prevent the interest of the game from decreasing. Further, it is not necessary to provide a means for notifying separately from the variable display means.

  Further, by causing the computer 300A to execute the process (A34), a plurality of types of symbol display modes are stored for each piece of identification information, and at least a special symbol display based on the same special color is used. The display mode of the variable display of the identification information is changed to a special symbol display mode based on a special color on the condition that the mode is stored and the state is changed to the notification enabled state. Therefore, on the condition that the state has been shifted to the notification possible state, regardless of the type of the identification information, the display mode of the variable display of the identification information becomes a special symbol display mode based on the same special color. Further, it is possible to easily recognize that the state has been changed to the notification enabled state, and it is possible to prevent a decrease in interest in the game.

  Further, by causing the computer 300A to execute the processes (A35) and (A36), the predetermined period start condition is set with a higher probability in the case of shifting to the special gaming state than in the case of shifting to the normal gaming state. It is determined that it has been established. Therefore, when the transition to the special gaming state is made, the notification state is shifted with a higher probability than when the transition is made to the normal gaming state, and the expectation of the big hit gaming state due to the transition to the special gaming state itself. Can be raised, and since it is easy to shift to the notification enabled state, the expectation of shifting to the special gaming state after the end of the big hit gaming state can be enhanced, and the interest in gaming can be improved. On the other hand, when the state is shifted to the alertable state, the probability of being in the special gaming state is high. Therefore, when the state is transitioned to the alertable state, the probability of transitioning to the big hit gaming state is increased, and the alertable state is established. As a result of the transition, the expectation for the transition to the big hit gaming state can be enhanced.

  In this embodiment, the control unit is configured to function as various means according to a simulation program stored in a storage medium that can be inserted into and removed from the computer 300A, such as a CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, or ROM cartridge. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the program is installed in the storage unit built in the computer 300A from the storage medium described above, and the above-described implementation is performed according to the simulation program stored in the storage unit built in the computer 300A. You may comprise so that a control part may function as various means in a form.

  In the above-described embodiment, the computer 300A is configured to execute various types of processing. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the processing is performed separately from other computers (for example, game servers). You may comprise so that it may be divided and performed.

  A simulation program executed using another computer will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 31 is a schematic diagram showing a game system that executes a simulation program.

  As shown in FIG. 31, a network 300 is connected to computers 300A, 300B,... And a game server 400, which is another computer. That is, these computers 300A, 300B,... Are communicably connected to the game server 400. The game server 400 includes a control unit (not shown) and a storage unit (not shown) that stores a program, and the control unit executes various processes according to the program stored in the storage unit. To do.

  In this case, the processing specifically described in the above-described embodiment may be configured to be separately executed by the computers 300A, 300B,... And the game server 400.

  An example of a simulation program that simulates a pachinko game in the present embodiment is a simulation program that executes the processes (A2), (A9), (A15), (A20), (A31), and (A35) described above. (A1), (A3) to (A8), (A10) to (A14), (A16) to (A19), (A21) to (A30), (A32) stored in the storage unit of the game server 400. ) To (A34) and (A36) are stored in the storage units of the computers 300A, 300B,... Thereby, the control unit of the game server 400 executes the processes (A2), (A9), (A15), (A20), (A31), (A35), and the control units of the computers 300A, 300B,. , (A1), (A3) to (A8), (A10) to (A14), (A16) to (A19), (A21) to (A30), (A32) to (A34), (A36) Will be executed. Of course, the above-described processing is an example, and various processing may be executed by another device.

  In the present embodiment, each of the computers 300A, 300B,... And the game server 400 is configured to execute various processes included in the simulation program. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and various types of processes are included. A simulation program for executing the process is stored in the game server 400, and the simulation program is transferred from the game server 400 to the computers 300A, 300B,... In response to a download request supplied from the computers 300A, 300B,. By downloading, the computer 300A, 300B,... May be configured to execute a simulation program.

  Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above, they are merely illustrative examples and do not particularly limit the present invention. That is, the present invention is mainly different from the first symbol that constitutes a part of the specific display mode for shifting to the jackpot gaming state advantageous to the player, and the first symbol, A display means for displaying a second symbol not included in a part of the display mode and an effect image related to the game, a display control means for controlling display of the display means, and a display mode for a plurality of types of effect images are stored. Display mode storage means, effect image display mode selection means for selecting one of the display types of the plurality of types of effect images, second symbol storage means in which a plurality of types of second symbols are stored, and the plurality of types A second symbol selection means for selecting any one of the second symbols, wherein any one of the display types of the plurality of types of effect images is displayed on each of the plurality of types of second symbols. Image pairs stored in association Storage means, wherein the display control means performs control to stop and display the first symbol, and performs control to stop and display the second symbol selected by the second symbol selection means, and the image correspondence storage means The display means is characterized in that it has a function of controlling the display of the effect image in the display mode of the effect image selected by the effect image display mode selection unit. Specific designs such as display control means, display mode storage means, effect image display mode selection means, second symbol storage means, second symbol selection means, image correspondence storage means, second symbol change condition determination means, etc. are appropriately changed in design Is possible.

  It should be noted that the effects described in the embodiments of the present invention only list the most preferable effects resulting from the present invention, and the effects of the present invention are limited to those described in the embodiments of the present invention. is not.

1 is an external view showing an overview of a pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the general view in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a front view which shows the game board in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the main control circuit and sub control circuit which are comprised in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the selectable object determination table in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing regarding the game state in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the fluctuation pattern determination table (at the time of jackpot determination) in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the fluctuation | variation pattern determination table (at the time of a loss determination) in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the state transition of the control process performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the object determination table in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the selectable object determination table in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the game board in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is sectional drawing which shows the door and game board which are comprised in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the main control circuit comprised in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view which shows the general view in the pachislot gaming machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view showing the appearance in the game machine of one embodiment of the present invention. It is the schematic which shows the game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is the schematic which shows the computer of one Embodiment of this invention. It is the schematic which shows the game system of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display symbol determination table in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen displayed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen displayed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen displayed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen displayed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen displayed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen displayed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen displayed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen displayed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen displayed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen displayed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen displayed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen displayed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen displayed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Pachinko machine 14 Game board 26 Launch handle 32 Liquid crystal display device 32a Display area 33 Special symbol display device 39 Big prize opening 40 Shutter 44 Start opening 60 Main control circuit 66 Main CPU
68 Main ROM
70 Main RAM
116 Start winning ball sensor 120 Large winning opening solenoid 200 Sub control circuit 206 Sub CPU
208 Program ROM
210 Work RAM
250 Display control circuit

Claims (4)

The first symbol constituting a part of the specific display mode for shifting to the jackpot gaming state advantageous to the player is different from the first symbol, and is not included in the specific display mode Display means for displaying a second symbol and an effect image relating to the game;
Display control means for performing display control of the display means;
Display mode storage means in which display modes of a plurality of types of effect images are stored;
Effect image display mode selection means for selecting one of the display modes of the plurality of types of effect images;
A second symbol storage means in which a plurality of types of second symbols are stored;
A game machine comprising: a second symbol selecting means for selecting one of the plurality of types of second symbols;
Each of the plurality of types of second symbols includes image correspondence storage means in which any of the display types of the plurality of types of effect images is stored in association with each other.
The display control means performs control to stop and display the first symbol, and performs control to stop and display the second symbol selected by the second symbol selection means, and the image correspondence storage means performs the second symbol. A gaming machine having a function of controlling display of an effect image in an effect image display mode selected by the effect image display mode selection means. In the gaming machine according to claim 1,
A second symbol change condition determining means for determining whether or not a predetermined second symbol change condition is satisfied;
The display control means variably displays one type of second symbol selected by the second symbol selection means when the second symbol change condition determination means determines that the predetermined second symbol change condition is not established. Control for variably displaying a plurality of types of second symbols selected by the second symbol selection means when the second symbol change condition determining means determines that a predetermined second symbol change condition is satisfied. A gaming machine having a function of performing The gaming machine according to claim 2,
The display control means has a function to stop and display the first symbol, the second symbol in a plurality of stop lines,
The second symbol change condition determining means has a function of determining that the predetermined second symbol change condition is satisfied by stopping and displaying the second symbol on a specific stop line among the plurality of stop lines. A featured gaming machine. The first symbol constituting a part of the specific display mode for shifting to the jackpot gaming state advantageous to the player is different from the first symbol, and is not included in the specific display mode Display control processing for performing display control of the second symbol and the effect image related to the game;
Effect image display mode selection processing for selecting one of the display modes of a plurality of types of effect images;
A simulation program for causing a computer to execute a second symbol selection process for selecting one of a plurality of types of second symbols,
In the display control process, the first symbol is controlled to be stopped and displayed, and the second symbol selected in the second symbol selection process is controlled to be stopped and displayed. A simulation program for causing a computer to execute a process of controlling display of an effect image in an effect image display mode selected in an effect image display mode selection process.

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