JP2007143585A - Game machine and simulation program - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine and a simulation program which can further improve an attractiveness of games. <P>SOLUTION: In the normal operation, before the shift to the jackpot game state, a pachinko game machine selects any one of normal image performance patterns of many kinds for the display of normal images. In the jackpot game state, after the shift to the jackpot game state, the pachinko game machine selects any one of jackpot image performance patterns of many kinds for the display of jackpot images. With the conditions that the specific normal image performance pattern is selected out of the normal image performance patterns of many kinds while the random number is the specific value, the pachinko game machine selects the specific jackpot image performance pattern out of the jackpot image performance patterns of many kinds. <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 image relating to a game.

  Conventionally, in a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, a variable display can be performed when a predetermined variable display start condition is satisfied, such as a game ball passing through a start area provided in a game area in which a launched game ball can roll. Variable display control means is provided for controlling the display of the identification information in a variable manner on the display area of the apparatus, and for controlling the display of the identification information on which the variable display is performed. There is provided a game in which the game state is shifted to a big hit gaming state (so-called “big hit”) that is advantageous to the player in the case of (specific display mode).

  In addition, in such a gaming machine, in addition to the variable display of the identification information, a big hit image effect in the big hit game state, a normal image effect in the normal time not in the big hit game state, and the like are executed. In such a big hit image effect or a normal image effect, one of a plurality of types of a big hit image effect pattern or a plurality of types of a normal image effect pattern is selected according to a predetermined condition and corresponds to the selected image effect pattern. The image effect to be performed will be executed.

In this type of gaming machine, for example, as shown in Patent Document 1, an image effect is executed during a demonstration effect, during variable display of identification information, and during a jackpot effect according to the number of jackpots that have shifted to the jackpot game state. It has been disclosed, and the interest has been increased without getting the player bored.
JP 2000-167219 A

  However, in the above-described gaming machine, the image production may differ depending on the number of times of transition to the big hit gaming state, so that the expectation to shift to the big hit gaming state can be increased, but the normal time until the big hit gaming state is reached Can only recognize the number of times that the game has been changed to the big hit game state before by executing the normal image effect, and further improvement of interest is desired. In particular, since these jackpot image effects and normal image effects are frequently changed, the value of the changed jackpot image effects and normal image effects is lowered.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and provides a gaming machine and a simulation program that can further enhance the interest of the game through image effects such as jackpot image effects and normal image effects. For the purpose.

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

  (1) Display means for displaying an image relating to a game, display control means for performing display control of the display means, and a jackpot game for performing control to shift to a jackpot gaming state advantageous to the player when a predetermined jackpot condition is established State transition control means, and normal image effect pattern storage means in which a plurality of types of normal image effect patterns for displaying a normal image on the display means are stored during normal times when the game state transition control means has not shifted to the big hit game state And the normal image effect pattern selection means for selecting one of a plurality of types of normal image effect patterns stored in the normal image effect pattern storage means, and the big hit gaming state transition control means has shifted to the big hit gaming state. A plurality of jackpot image effect patterns for displaying the jackpot image on the display means in the jackpot game state A jackpot image effect pattern storage unit that is stored in a manner, a jackpot image effect pattern selection unit that selects one of a plurality of types of jackpot image effect patterns stored in the jackpot image effect pattern storage unit, and a predetermined random number are extracted. A random number extraction means, wherein the big hit image effect pattern selection means selects a specific normal image effect pattern from a plurality of types of normal image effect patterns by the normal image effect pattern selection means, and the random number extraction means A gaming machine having a function of selecting a specific jackpot image effect pattern from a plurality of types of jackpot image effect patterns on the condition that the extracted random number is a specific random value.

  (2) In the gaming machine described in (1), the random number extraction unit has a function of extracting a predetermined random number every time the big hit gaming state shift control unit shifts to the big hit gaming state. To play.

  (3) In the gaming machine described in (1) or (2), the normal image effect pattern storage unit stores a plurality of types of specific normal image effect patterns, and the jackpot image effect pattern storage unit stores , Corresponding to a plurality of types of specific normal image effect patterns stored in the normal image effect pattern storage means, a plurality of types of specific jackpot image effect patterns are stored, and the jackpot image effect pattern selection means includes the When a specific normal image effect pattern is selected from a plurality of types of normal image effect patterns by the normal image effect pattern selection means, a function of selecting a specific jackpot image effect pattern corresponding to the specific normal image effect pattern is provided. A gaming machine characterized by having.

  (4) In the gaming machine described in (3), when a specific normal image effect pattern is selected from a plurality of types of normal image effect patterns by the normal image effect pattern selection unit, the specific normal image effect pattern Specific normal image effect pattern holding storage means for holding and storing, and the big hit image effect pattern selection means corresponds to a specific normal image effect pattern stored and stored by the specific normal image effect pattern holding storage means A gaming machine having a function of selecting a specific jackpot image effect pattern.

  (5) In the gaming machine described in (4), a relatively advantageous first gaming state or a relatively unfavorable first gaming state after the transition to the jackpot gaming state is completed due to establishment of a predetermined jackpot condition. A normal game state transition control means for performing control to shift to the second game state, and the specific normal image effect pattern holding storage means is configured to select a specific normal image from a plurality of types of normal image effect patterns by the normal image effect pattern selection means. When an image effect pattern is selected, when the normal game state transition control means shifts to the first game state, the specific normal image effect pattern is held and stored, and the normal game state When the transition control means shifts to the second gaming state, it has a function of erasing the storage of the specific normal image effect pattern. The gaming machine to.

  (6) Display control processing for performing display control of an image relating to a game, jackpot gaming state transition control processing for performing control for shifting to a jackpot gaming state advantageous to a player by establishment of a predetermined jackpot condition, and the jackpot gaming state A normal image effect pattern selection process for selecting one of a plurality of normal image effect patterns for displaying a normal image at a normal time when the game is not shifted to the big hit game state in the transition control process, and a big hit in the big hit game state transition control process A jackpot image effect pattern selection process for selecting any one of a plurality of types of jackpot image effect patterns for displaying a jackpot image at the time of the jackpot game state being shifted to the gaming state, a random number extraction process for extracting a predetermined random number, In the big hit image effect pattern selection process, the normal image effect pattern selection process Specified from multiple types of jackpot image effect patterns on condition that a specific normal image effect pattern is selected from multiple types of normal image effect patterns and the random number extracted in the random number extraction process is a specific random value A simulation program that causes a computer to execute a process of selecting a big hit image effect pattern.

  According to the invention described in (1) or (6), a plurality of types of jackpot image effect patterns are provided on the condition that a specific normal image effect pattern is selected and the extracted random number is a specific random value. A specific jackpot image effect pattern is selected from the above. Therefore, since a specific jackpot image effect pattern is selected with a probability that a specific random value is extracted when a specific normal image effect pattern is selected, a specific normal image effect pattern based on the specific normal image effect pattern is selected. By displaying the normal image, the expectation that the specific jackpot image based on the specific jackpot image effect pattern is displayed is enhanced, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game by the image effect. In addition, since the specific normal image based on the specific normal image effect pattern is not necessarily displayed, the specific big image based on the specific big image effect pattern is not always displayed. Since a specific jackpot image is displayed, it is possible to further enhance the interest of the game through image rendering.

  According to the invention described in (2), a predetermined random number is extracted every time the game state is shifted to the big hit gaming state. Therefore, even when a specific normal image effect pattern is selected and transitioned to the jackpot gaming state, a random number is extracted every time the jackpot gaming state is transitioned, and the probability that a specific random value is extracted Thus, since a specific jackpot image effect pattern is selected, the expectation of shifting to the jackpot gaming state can be further enhanced.

  According to the invention described in (3), a plurality of types of specific normal image effect patterns and a plurality of types of specific big hit image effect patterns corresponding to the plurality of types of specific normal image effect patterns are stored. When a specific normal image effect pattern is selected from a plurality of types of normal image effect patterns, a specific jackpot image effect pattern corresponding to the specific normal image effect pattern is selected. Therefore, when a specific normal image effect pattern is selected, a specific jackpot image effect pattern corresponding to the specific normal image effect pattern is selected, and a specific normal image effect and a specific jackpot image effect are selected. Are executed in association with each other, and it is possible to further enhance the interest of the game.

  According to the invention described in (4), when a specific normal image effect pattern is selected from a plurality of types of normal image effect patterns, the specific normal image effect pattern is held and stored. A specific normal image effect pattern corresponding to the normal image effect pattern is selected. Therefore, when a specific normal image effect pattern is selected, to store and store the specific normal image effect pattern, for example, two or more types of specific normal image effect patterns can be held, Two or more specific normal image effects can be executed on the basis of two or more specific jackpot image effect patterns corresponding to the two or more specific normal image effect patterns, thereby further enhancing the interest of the game. Can be achieved. Further, for example, a specific normal image effect pattern is retained until the memory is erased, so that a specific normal image effect can be executed based on the specific jackpot image effect pattern, and the interest in the game is permanent. Can be made.

  According to the invention described in (5), when a specific normal image effect pattern is selected, when the game state is shifted to the relatively advantageous first gaming state after the big hit gaming state, the specific normal image effect pattern is selected. The image effect pattern is retained and stored, and when the game state is shifted to the relatively disadvantageous second game state after the jackpot game state is ended, the storage of the specific normal image effect pattern is deleted. Accordingly, the specific normal image effect pattern is retained by shifting to the first gaming state, and the memory of the specific normal image effect pattern is erased by shifting to the second gaming state. Therefore, it is possible to enhance the sense of expectation for the transition to the gaming state, and to be interested in the gaming state at the normal time, and to further improve the interest in the game.

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

  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 at 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. .

  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 firing handle 26 is provided so as to be rotatable, and a pachinko game can be advanced by operating the firing handle 26 by a 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 according to 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. On the condition that a game ball has entered the start port 44, variable display of special symbols will be executed. 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 relatively advantageous to the player over the normal gaming state is obtained. When the big hit game state is reached, the shutter 40 is controlled to be in the 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 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 disposed behind the base door 13 can be viewed from the front through the game board 14 and the protective glass 19 having transparency. 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. In this embodiment, numbers from “0” 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.

  Further, in the special symbol display device 33, the special symbol is derived and displayed, and the special symbol thus derived and displayed is displayed in a specific display mode (for example, a mode in which any one of “0” to “9” is derived and displayed, On the basis of the so-called “hit display mode”), the gaming state is shifted to a jackpot 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” is derived and displayed, Based on the so-called “probability change jackpot display mode”), the gaming state is shifted to a jackpot gaming state advantageous to the player, and when the jackpot gaming state is ended, the game state is shifted to the probability changing state. On the other hand, the special symbol derived and displayed is a non-special display mode (for example, “0”, “2”, “4”, “6”, “8”) that is not a special display mode among the specific display modes. The game state is shifted to a jackpot gaming state advantageous to the player based on the fact that the game is derived and displayed, so-called “normal jackpot display mode”), and the player It will shift to the normal gaming state which is relatively disadvantageous.

  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. Note that a game state that shifts to a big hit gaming state when the special symbol that has been derived and displayed is in a special display mode, and that transitions to a probable change state after the end of the big hit game state is referred to as a probable big hit game state. Further, a game state that shifts to a big hit gaming state when the special symbol that is derived and displayed becomes a non-special display mode, and shifts to the normal gaming state after the end of the big hit gaming state is referred to as a normal big hit gaming state.

  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, effect images, and the like, have predetermined modes. Will be displayed. That is, the liquid crystal display device 32 displays an effect 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). 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 “0” to “9” are derived and displayed in each of a plurality of symbol rows, 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 probability variation jackpot display mode, the combination of a plurality of derived symbols that are derived and displayed is a special combination (for example, a specific combination (for example, A mode in which one of “1”, “3”, “5”, “7”, and “9” is derived and displayed in each of a plurality of symbol sequences, so-called “probability big hit 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 the normal jackpot display mode, the combination of the plurality of decorative symbols derived and displayed is not a special combination of the specific combinations. A special combination (for example, a mode in which each of a plurality of symbol rows is derived and displayed in a state where any one of “0”, “2”, “4”, “6”, “8” is aligned, so-called “ The normal jackpot display mode ") is set, and the gaming state is shifted to the jackpot gaming state advantageous to the player, and when the jackpot gaming state is ended, the gaming state is shifted to the normal gaming state. In this way, the liquid crystal display device 32 performs variable display of decorative symbols. In addition to these decorative symbols, the liquid crystal display device 32 displays a background image, an effect image for effect, and the like. That is, the liquid crystal display device 32 displays an image related to the game. The liquid crystal display device 32 in the present embodiment corresponds to an example of a display unit.

  As described above, when a game is being played from the front of the pachinko gaming machine 10 by the player, that is, when the glass door 11 is in a closed state, a liquid crystal display is provided on the back side of the permeable gaming board 14. Since the device 32 is provided and the protective glass 19 having transparency is provided on the front side of the game board 14, the image displayed on the display area 32a in the liquid crystal display device 32 has transparency. It becomes visible to the player through the board 14 and the protective glass 19.

  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 is transmitted to the liquid crystal display device 32 when the obstacle nail is adjusted. The liquid crystal display device 32 can be prevented 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.

  In addition, a normal symbol display device 35 that performs variable display of normal symbols is provided on the right side of the special symbol display device 33. This normal symbol is information including numbers, symbols, and the like, for example, symbols such as “◯” and “x”.

  Further, 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 reserved symbols in the special symbol game, and a normal symbol hold for displaying the number of reserved symbols in the normal symbol game. A display device 37 is provided.

  A big hit round number display device 41 for displaying the upper limit number of rounds in the big hit gaming state is provided on the upper right side of the game board 14.

  In addition, ball passage detectors 54 a and 54 b are provided on both sides of the game board 14 in the game area 15. When the ball passage detectors 54a and 54b detect that a game ball has passed in the vicinity thereof, the normal symbol display (not shown) on the normal symbol display device 35 starts to be displayed, and a predetermined time has elapsed. After that, the variable symbol display is stopped. This normal symbol is information including numbers, symbols, and the like, for example, symbols such as “◯” and “x”. When this normal symbol is stopped and displayed as a predetermined symbol, for example, “◯”, blade members (so-called normal electric accessories, hereinafter referred to as normal electric combination) provided on both the left and right sides of a starting port 44 described later. 48) is changed from the closed state to the opened state, so that 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 the game ball has won the start opening 44, but the present invention is not limited to this, and may be another mode, for example, including a start lever, The operation of the start lever may be set as a predetermined variable display start condition.

  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.

  Similarly, in the normal symbol game, when the game ball passes in the vicinity of the ball passage detectors 54a and 54b during the normal symbol variation display, until the normal symbol in the variation display is derived and displayed, Execution (start) of the variable symbol display based on the passage of the game ball to the ball passage detectors 54a and 54b is suspended. If the normal symbol is derived and displayed in the state where the execution of variable display of the normal symbol is suspended, the variable symbol of the held regular symbol is started after a predetermined time has elapsed. Further, the execution of variable display of the normal symbol executed when the normal symbol is derived and displayed is one time. The number of executions of the variable display of the held normal symbols (so-called “the number of holdings related to the normal symbol”, “the number of holdings in the normal symbol game”) is displayed by the normal symbol holding display device 37. In addition, an upper limit is also set for the number of times that execution of variable symbol display is suspended, for example, variable symbol variable display is suspended up to four times. When the variable display of the identification information in the normal symbol game is held in this way, the normal symbol hold display device 37 displays the number of the hold.

  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. In the present embodiment, the variable symbol display is suspended with the upper limit being four times. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the upper limit may be one or more times. As such, it may be configured to hold the variable display of the normal symbol, or may be configured to hold without setting an upper limit. Of course, you may comprise so that the variable display of a normal 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 status 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, a big prize opening prize counter, a waiting time timer, A prize winning opening timer, a variable relating to an output including data indicating the number of holdings in the special symbol game, data for supplying a command to the sub-control circuit 200 described later, a variable, and the like are positioned.

  The control state flag indicates the control state of the special symbol game. 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. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the CPU itself may include a timer. .

  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 cycle (for example, 2 milliseconds) in order to execute a system timer interrupt process described later. The serial communication IC 72 corresponds to a transmission unit that transmits various commands to the sub-control circuit 200 (various units included in the sub-control circuit 200).

  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 normal symbol display device 35, a normal symbol hold display. Device 37, big hit number display device 41, count sensor 104, general winning ball sensor 106, 108, 110, 112, passing ball sensor 114, 115, starting winning ball sensor 116, ordinary electric accessory solenoid 118, big winning port 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 normal symbol display device 35 performs variable display of the normal symbol as identification information in the normal symbol game in response to a signal from the main control circuit 60.

  The normal symbol hold display device 37 displays the number of hold of variable display of normal symbols in the normal symbol game in response to a signal from the main control circuit 60.

  The big hit round number display device 41 displays the upper limit round number in the transferred big hit gaming state in accordance with 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 in the clockwise direction, electric power is supplied to the firing motor according to the turning angle, and the game ball stored in the upper plate 20 is launched. 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 includes a sub CPU 206, a program ROM 208 as a storage unit, a work RAM 210, a display control circuit 250 for performing display control in the liquid crystal display device 32, a sound control circuit 230 for performing control related to sound generated from the speaker 46, The lamp control circuit 240 controls the lamp 132 including a decoration lamp. 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.

  The display control circuit 250 is a circuit that performs display control of the liquid crystal display device 32, and includes an image data processor (hereinafter referred to as VDP), an image data ROM that stores data for generating various image 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 sub CPU 206 and the display control circuit 250 described above correspond to an example of a display control unit that performs display control of 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 table]
A variation pattern table stored in the main ROM 68 in the pachinko gaming machine 10 configured as described above will be described with reference to FIG. Even if the variation pattern 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 fluctuation pattern table stored in the main ROM 68 is a table showing a fluctuation pattern determined by the winning result. In the fluctuation pattern table, as shown in FIG. 5, the fluctuation pattern number (represented as “NO” in the figure), the result of winning (represented as “winning” in the figure), and the fluctuation pattern correspond to each other. It is attached. This variation pattern includes the production contents and the variation pattern.

  Specifically, in the variation pattern table, a variation pattern with a variation pattern number “0” is associated with a big hit as a result of a win and normal reach (big hit) as a variation pattern. Further, the variation pattern with the variation pattern number “1” is associated with a big hit as a result of the winning and “marine reach” as the variation pattern. Further, the variation pattern having the variation pattern number “2” is associated with a big hit as a result of the winning and “nurse reach (big hit)” as the variation pattern. Further, the variation pattern with the variation pattern number “3” is associated with a big hit as a result of the winning and “Hurricane Reach” as a variation pattern. Further, the variation pattern with the variation pattern number “4” is associated with the big hit as a result of the winning and “teacher reach (big hit)” as the variation pattern. Further, the variation pattern with the variation pattern number “5” is associated with a big hit as a result of the winning and “Western reach (big hit)” as the variation pattern. Further, the variation pattern with the variation pattern number “6” is associated with the big hit as a result of the winning and “elegance reach (big hit)” as the variation pattern. Also, the variation pattern with the variation pattern number “7” is associated with a big hit as a result of the winning and “cosplay reach (big hit)” as the variation pattern.

  In addition, the variation pattern with the variation pattern number “10” is associated with a deviation as a result of the win and a normal reach (loss) as the variation pattern. In addition, the variation pattern with the variation pattern number “11” is associated with a loss as a result of the winning and “marine reach” as the variation pattern. In addition, the variation pattern with the variation pattern number “12” is associated with a deviation as a result of the winning and “nurse reach” as the variation pattern. Further, the fluctuation pattern whose fluctuation pattern number is “13” is associated with a deviation as a result of the winning and “Hurricane Reach” as the fluctuation pattern. Further, the variation pattern with the variation pattern number “14” is associated with a deviation as a result of the winning and “teacher reach (loss)” as the variation pattern. Further, the fluctuation pattern with the fluctuation pattern number “15” is associated with a deviation as a result of the winning and “Western reach” as the fluctuation pattern. Further, the variation pattern with the variation pattern number “16” is associated with a deviation as a result of the winning and “elegance reach” as the variation pattern. In addition, the variation pattern with the variation pattern number “17” is associated with a loss as a result of the winning and “cosplay reach” as the variation pattern. Further, the fluctuation pattern with the fluctuation pattern number “18” is associated with a deviation as a result of the winning and “normal fluctuation” as the fluctuation pattern.

  In this way, the special symbol variation pattern in the special symbol display device 33 is determined in accordance with the winning content. Further, the variation pattern of the decorative design in the liquid crystal display device 32 is determined. A variation pattern designating command indicating such a variation pattern is supplied to the sub-control circuit 200. Also, since the same variation pattern table is stored in the program ROM 208 of the sub-control circuit 200, the sub-control circuit 200 also uses the variation pattern designation command to change the decorative pattern variation pattern in the liquid crystal display device 32. Is recognizable. In addition, the sub control circuit 200 selects an effect pattern based on this variation pattern designation command.

[Revariation effect pattern table]
The re-variation effect pattern 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 re-variation effect pattern 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 re-variation effect pattern table stored in the program ROM 208 is a table for determining a re-change effect. This re-variation effect is an effect in which the decorative symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed as a specific display mode, and after the big hit is determined, the decorative symbol is re-variable and a derivation display is performed. Further, this re-variation effect pattern table is referred to when it is determined to shift to the big hit gaming state. In the re-variation effect pattern table, as shown in FIG. 6, the jackpot type, the selection probability, and the re-change effect pattern are associated. In the re-variation effect pattern, a re-variation effect pattern A in which no heart appears after the kiss effect, a re-change effect pattern B in which a heart appears after the kiss effect, and a character other than the main character appear. A production pattern is included.

  As a specific re-variation effect pattern table, when it is determined that it is usually a big hit, re-change effect pattern A is selected with a probability of “8/10” and re-variation with a probability of “2/10”. A production pattern B is selected. On the other hand, when it is determined that it is a probable big hit, the re-variation effect pattern A is selected with a probability of “2/10”, and the re-change effect pattern B is selected with a probability of “7/10”. The chan-chan re-variation effect pattern is selected with a probability of / 10 ".

  As described above, the re-variation effect pattern is selected based on the result in which the decorative symbol is derived and displayed.

  In particular, in the case of a big hit, the probability that the re-variation effect pattern A is selected is relatively high, and the probability that the re-change effect pattern B is selected is relatively low. On the other hand, in the case of a probable big hit, the probability that the re-variation effect pattern B is selected is relatively high, and the probability that the re-change effect pattern A is selected is relatively low. As described above, it can be predicted that the re-variation effect pattern A is selected to be a normal big hit, and the re-change effect pattern B is selected to be a probable change big hit.

  That is, when the decorative design is derived and displayed as a special display mode, a specific notification mode is selected with a higher probability than when the decorative design is derived and displayed as a non-special display mode. Therefore, when notification is performed in a specific notification mode, there is a high possibility that the identification information is derived and displayed as a special display mode, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  In addition, the Nacchan re-variation effect pattern may be selected when it is a probable big hit, but the Nacchan re-variation effect pattern is not selected when it is a normal big hit. For this reason, when the Nacchan re-variation effect pattern is selected, it will be determined that it will be a probable big hit.

[Direction pattern table]
An effect pattern 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 effect pattern 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 effect pattern table stored in the program ROM 208 is a table for determining the effect pattern. As shown in FIG. 7, the effect pattern table is associated with a variation pattern, a normal effect pattern, and a jackpot premier effect pattern. The normal time effect pattern is an effect pattern that is selected in accordance with the variation pattern in the normal time when the game state is not shifted to the big hit game state. That is, the variation pattern and the production pattern are associated with each other. Also, the big hit premiere effect pattern is a special premier effect pattern included in the selected big hit effect pattern at the time of the big hit when the game state is changed to the big hit game state, and is associated with the normal time effect pattern.

  As a specific performance pattern table, when the variation pattern is “Marine reach (big hit)”, “Marine reach C performance pattern (big hit)” is the normal performance pattern, and “Premier” is the premium performance pattern at the big hit. Each of the jackpot effect patterns (marine) "is associated with each other. When the variation pattern is “nurse reach (hit)”, the “nurse reach C effect pattern (hit)” is the normal effect pattern, and the “premier jackpot effect pattern (nurse)” is the premier effect pattern at the big hit. Are associated with each other. When the fluctuation pattern is “Hurricane Reach (Big Hit)”, the “Hurricane Reach C Production Pattern (Big Hit)” is the normal performance pattern, and the “Premier Big Hit Production Pattern (Hurricane)” is the premier performance pattern for the big hit. Are associated with each other. When the variation pattern is “teacher reach (big hit)”, the “teacher reach C effect pattern (big hit)” is the normal effect pattern, and the “premier big hit effect pattern (teacher)” is the premier effect pattern at the big hit. Are associated with each other. When the variation pattern is “Western reach (big hit)”, the “Western reach C production pattern (big hit)” is the normal production pattern, and the “premier big hit production pattern (Western)” is the premier production pattern at the big hit. Are associated with each other. When the variation pattern is “elegance reach (big hit)”, the “elegance reach C production pattern (big hit)” is the normal performance pattern, and the “premier big hit performance pattern (elegance)” is the premium performance pattern at the big hit. Are associated with each other. When the variation pattern is “cosplay reach (big hit)”, the “cosplay reach C production pattern (bonus)” is the normal production pattern, and the “premier jackpot production pattern (cosplay)” is the premier production pattern. Are associated with each other. In addition, when the variation pattern is “various reach (big hit)”, the re-variation effect pattern table (see FIG. 6) is referred to, and as a result, “Nacchan re-variation effect pattern” is selected as the normal effect pattern. When this “Nacchan re-variation effect pattern” is selected, “Premier jackpot effect pattern (Nacchan)” is associated as the premium effect pattern at the time of big hit. Further, the effect patterns shown in FIG. 7 are a plurality of types of specific effect patterns (a plurality of types of specific normal image effect patterns), and all the effect patterns in a normal time (a plurality of types of normal image effect patterns). ). Specifically, each production pattern includes the above-described “reach C production pattern (big hit)”, Nana-chan re-variation production pattern, and other A production pattern, B production pattern, and the like. In addition, the jackpot premier effect pattern is not associated with effects other than the effect pattern shown in FIG. These multiple types of premier effect patterns are a plurality of types of specific jackpot effect patterns (a plurality of types of specific jackpot image effect patterns) at the time of a big hit, and all the jackpot effect patterns (a plurality of types of jackpot images at the time of a big hit) A part of the production pattern). In addition to the premier effect pattern, all the jackpot effect patterns at the time of the big hit include a normal jackpot effect pattern.

  As described above, the effect pattern at the normal time is determined in response to the change pattern designation command, and the premium effect pattern at the big hit is determined in response to the effect pattern.

  In the present embodiment, the program ROM 208 in which all the effect patterns in the normal time are stored, particularly the program ROM 208 in which a plurality of specific effect patterns in the normal time are stored is an example of the normal image effect pattern storage means. Equivalent to. Further, in the present embodiment, the program ROM 208 in which all the big hit effect patterns at the time of the big hit are stored, in particular, the program ROM 208 in which a plurality of types of premier big hit effect patterns at the time of the big hit are stored is an example of the big hit image effect pattern storage means. It corresponds to. In the present embodiment, all the production patterns at the normal time correspond to an example of a plurality of types of normal image production patterns, and the plurality of types of specific production patterns at the normal time shown in FIG. It corresponds to an example of a specific normal image effect pattern, and all the big hit effect patterns at the time of big hit correspond to an example of a plurality of types of big hit image effect patterns, and a plurality of types of premier big hit effects at the big hit shown in FIG. The pattern corresponds to an example of a plurality of types of specific big hit image effect patterns. The program ROM 208 storing the effect pattern table as described above stores a plurality of types of specific jackpot image effect patterns corresponding to a plurality of types of specific normal image effect patterns.

  Further, as will be described in detail later, a marine reach C production pattern (hit), a premier jackpot production pattern (Marine), a marine reach production pattern flag, a nurse reach C production pattern (hit), and a premier jackpot production pattern (nurse). Includes a nurse reach production pattern flag, a hurricane reach C production pattern (hit), a premier jackpot production pattern (Hurricane), a hurricane reach production pattern flag, a teacher reach C production pattern (hit), a premier jackpot production pattern ( Teacher reach effect pattern flag is Western reach C effect pattern (big hit), and Premier reach effect pattern (Western) is the western reach effect pattern flag and elegance reach C effect. Elegance reach production pattern flag for turn (big hit), premier jackpot production pattern (elegance), cosplay reach production pattern flag for cosplay reach C production pattern (big hit), premier jackpot production pattern (cosplay) Nacchan re-variation effect pattern flags are associated with the variation effect pattern and the premier jackpot effect pattern (Nacchan), respectively. When the normal effect pattern shown in FIG. 7 is selected, an effect pattern flag corresponding to the normal effect pattern is set. In addition, when it is determined to shift to the jackpot gaming state, when the premium jackpot effect is determined based on a random number, the premium jackpot effect pattern corresponding to the set performance pattern flag is selected. .

[Big hit effect pattern table]
The big hit effect pattern 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 big hit effect pattern 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 big hit effect pattern table stored in the program ROM 208 is a table for determining the big hit effect pattern at the big hit. In the big hit effect pattern table, as shown in FIG. 8, the effect state, the number of rounds, and the big hit effect pattern are associated. The production state includes a normal jackpot production and a premium jackpot production. The premier jackpot effect includes the presence or absence of various effect pattern flags corresponding to each of the plurality of types of premier jackpot effect patterns. The effect pattern flag corresponds to a specific effect pattern in a normal time and a specific jackpot effect pattern in a big hit.

  As a specific big hit effect pattern table, when the effect state is a normal big hit effect selected with a probability of “8/10”, in one round (in the figure, simply represented as “R”) On the other hand, the normal big hit effect pattern (1R) is the normal big hit effect pattern (2R) for the second round, the normal big hit effect pattern (3R) for the third round, and the normal big hit effect pattern (4R) for the fourth round. ) Is a normal jackpot performance pattern (5R) for 5 rounds, a normal jackpot performance pattern (6R) for 6 rounds, a normal jackpot performance pattern (7R) for 7 rounds, and 8 rounds Normal jackpot effect pattern (8R) is normal jackpot effect pattern (9R) for 9 rounds Normal hit effect pattern for 10 rounds (10R) is a normal jackpot performance pattern (11R) for 11 rounds, a normal jackpot performance pattern (12R) for 12 rounds, a normal jackpot performance pattern (13R) for 14 rounds, 14 rounds On the other hand, a normal big hit effect pattern (14R) is associated with each of the 15 rounds.

  In addition, when the performance state is a premium jackpot effect selected with a probability of “2/10” and there are no various performance pattern flags, the premium notification jackpot effect pattern is 2 rounds per round. The normal jackpot performance pattern (2R) for the 3rd round, the normal jackpot performance pattern (3R) for the 3rd round, the normal jackpot performance pattern (4R) for the 4th round, the normal jackpot performance pattern (5R) 5R) for the 6th round, the normal jackpot performance pattern (6R) for the 7th round, the normal jackpot performance pattern (7R) for the 7th round, the normal jackpot performance pattern (8R) for the 8th round, for the 9th round The normal jackpot effect pattern (9R) is 10 rounds and the normal jackpot effect pattern (10R) is 11 rounds. On the other hand, the normal jackpot performance pattern (11R) is the normal jackpot performance pattern (12R) for the 12th round, the normal jackpot performance pattern (13R) for the 13th round, and the normal jackpot performance pattern (14R for the 14th round). ) Is associated with the normal big hit effect pattern (15R) for each of the 15 rounds.

  Also, in the case where the performance state is a Premier jackpot effect selected with a probability of “2/10”, and there are various performance pattern flags, the Premier Notification jackpot effect pattern is 2 rounds per round. Normal jackpot performance pattern (2R) for the 3rd round, Normal jackpot performance pattern (3R) for the 3rd round, Normal jackpot performance pattern (4R) for the 4th round, Premier jackpot performance pattern (5R) Elegance) for the 6th round, the premier jackpot performance pattern (Nacchan), for the 7th round the premier jackpot performance pattern (Marine), for the 8th round the normal jackpot performance pattern (8R), for the 9th round The normal jackpot production pattern (9R) is premier jackpot production pattern for 10 rounds. Nur (Nurse) has a premier jackpot performance pattern (teacher) for 11 rounds, a premier jackpot performance pattern (Western) for 12 rounds, and a premier jackpot performance pattern (hurricane) for 14 rounds. The premium jackpot effect pattern (cosplay) is associated with the round, and the normal jackpot effect pattern (15R) is associated with the 15th round.

  The above-mentioned various effect pattern flags include the elegance reach effect pattern flag, the nacchan revariation effect pattern flag, the marine reach effect pattern flag, the nurse reach effect pattern flag, the teacher reach effect pattern flag, the western reach effect pattern flag, and the hurricane. A reach production pattern flag and a cosplay reach production pattern flag are included. The elegance reach production pattern flag corresponds to the elegance reach C production pattern (big hit) and the premier jackpot production pattern (elegance). The Nacchan re-variation production pattern flag is the Nacchan re-variation production pattern and the premier jackpot production pattern ( Nacchan), the marine reach production pattern flag corresponds to the marine reach C production pattern (big hit) and the premier jackpot production pattern (marine), and the nurse reach production pattern flag represents the nurse reach C production pattern ( Jackpot), premier jackpot production pattern (nurse), and the teacher reach production pattern flag corresponds to the teacher reach C production pattern (bonanza) and the premier jackpot production pattern (teacher). The tan reach production pattern flag corresponds to the western reach C production pattern (big hit) and the premier jackpot production pattern (western), and the hurricane reach production pattern flag is a hurricane reach C production pattern (hit) and premier jackpot production pattern (hurricane). The cosplay reach production pattern flag corresponds to the cosplay reach C production pattern (big hit) and the premier jackpot production pattern (cosplay).

  When the normal effect pattern shown in FIG. 7 is selected, an effect pattern flag corresponding to the normal effect pattern is set. In addition, when it is determined to shift to the big hit gaming state, if it is determined based on random numbers that the premier big hit effect is executed, the premier big hit effect pattern corresponding to the set effect pattern flag is selected. Of course, there is a round in which a premium jackpot effect pattern corresponding to an effect pattern flag that is not set is not selected and a normal jackpot effect pattern is selected.

  Specifically, when it is determined based on a random number to execute the premier jackpot effect, and the cosplay reach effect pattern flag is set, the premier jackpot effect pattern (cosplay) as a jackpot effect pattern corresponding to 14 rounds However, in the 2nd to 13th and 15th rounds, the normal jackpot effect pattern is normally selected.

  Further, as will be described in detail later, these various effect pattern flags are held as they are when they shift to the probable change state after the end of the big hit gaming state, and are deleted when they shift to the normal gaming state. Therefore, a plurality of effect pattern flags may be set.

  Specifically, when the premier jackpot effect is determined based on random numbers and the hurricane reach effect pattern flag and the cosplay reach effect pattern flag are set, the premier effect effect pattern corresponding to the 13th round is premier The jackpot performance pattern (hurricane) is selected, and the premium jackpot performance pattern (cosplay) is selected as the jackpot performance pattern corresponding to the 14th round, but the normal jackpot performance pattern is selected from the 2nd round to the 12th round and the 15th round. Will be.

[Description of display screen]
Further, display screens related to the special symbol game executed by the above-described configuration will be described with reference to FIGS. 9 to 20.

[Description of special symbol game]
In the special symbol display device 33, as shown in FIG. 3, identification information as a special symbol is variably displayed. Specifically, in a case where the identification information is derived and displayed, when a predetermined variable display start condition is satisfied, variable display of the identification information is executed. The big hit gaming state is provided on the condition that the identification information that has been stopped and displayed is in a non-specific display mode (for example, a mode that does not become “3”, “7”, etc., “−”). The game state is changed to the big hit game state on condition that the current game state such as the normal game state is maintained and a specific display mode (for example, “3”, “7”, 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 is also derived and displayed as shown in FIG. Then, when the predetermined variable display start condition described above is satisfied, the variable display of the decorative symbol is also executed as shown in FIG. 9B, similarly to the special symbol. Then, as shown in FIG. 9 (C), the decorative symbol in the left column is stopped and displayed, and then the decorative symbol in the right column and the decorative symbol in the middle column are stopped and displayed, as shown in FIG. 9 (D). At the timing when the special symbol is derived and displayed, the decorative symbol is derived and displayed. In addition, the decorative symbol 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 is in a non-specific display mode (for example, a mode in which three identical symbols are not arranged), and the special symbol is “3”, “7”. In this case, the decorative symbol is in a specific display mode (for example, a mode in which three identical symbols are arranged). That is, when all the columns are stopped and displayed, and the plurality of decorative symbols derived and displayed are in a non-specific display mode (for example, a mode in which three identical symbols are not arranged), the special symbol is derived as “-”. When the current gaming state, such as the normal gaming state, is displayed and becomes a specific display mode (for example, a mode with three identical symbols), the special symbol is derived and displayed as “3”, “7”, The gaming state is shifted to the big hit gaming state.

  Further, the reach effect as shown in FIG. 10 to FIG. 17 may be executed not only in the case of shifting to the jackpot gaming state but also in the case of not shifting to the jackpot gaming state. For example, a marine reach effect as shown in FIGS. 10 and 11A, a nurse reach effect as shown in FIGS. 12 and 13A, a hurricane reach effect as shown in FIGS. 14 and 15A, There is a cosplay reach production as shown in FIG. 16 and FIG.

  Specifically, in the marine reach production, as shown in FIG. 10, the production of the marine monster and the hero fighting is executed, and the battle is won, and the decorative design is specified as shown in FIG. There is a case where an effect that is a display mode of is executed. Of course, there may be an effect that does not win the battle and the decorative pattern does not become a specific display mode.

  Further, in the nurse reach production, as shown in FIG. 12, an effect in which the nurse monster and the hero fight is executed, and the battle is won. As shown in FIG. 13 (A), the decorative design has a specific display mode. There is a case where the production is executed. Of course, there may be an effect that does not win the battle and the decorative pattern does not become a specific display mode.

  Further, in the hurricane reach production, as shown in FIG. 14, the production in which the hurricane monster and the hero fight is executed, the battle is won, and the decorative design has a specific display mode as shown in FIG. There is a case where the production is executed. Of course, there may be an effect that does not win the battle and the decorative pattern does not become a specific display mode.

  Also, in the cosplay reach production, as shown in FIG. 16, a production in which the big boss and the hero fight is executed, and the battle is won. As shown in FIG. There is a case where an effect that becomes Of course, there may be an effect that does not win the battle and the decorative pattern does not become a specific display mode.

  In addition to these marine reach production, nurse reach production, hurricane reach production, and cosplay reach production, teacher reach production, western reach production, and elegant reach production may be executed.

  In addition, when the effect as described above is performed, if the decorative design is in a specific display mode, a re-variation effect is executed. This re-variation effect is an effect related to whether a non-special display mode that is usually a big jackpot or a special display mode that is a probable big jackpot after the jackpot is determined.

  When the decorative design is in a specific display mode (for example, a display mode in which “4” is aligned, etc.), as shown in FIG. 18A and FIG. There is a case where a re-variation effect A in which a heart does not appear later is executed. Further, as shown in FIGS. 18A and 19A, a re-change effect B in which a heart appears after the main character performs a throwing kiss may be executed. Then, while the decorative symbol is rotating and displaying a temporary stop, the type is changed, and as shown in FIG. Determine. In addition to the re-variation effect A shown in FIGS. 18 (A) and 18 (B) and the re-change effect B shown in FIGS. 18 (A) and 19 (A), as shown in FIG. 20 (A). In addition, another character different from the main character may perform a throwing kiss, and a heart-changing rendition effect may be executed.

  Thus, the jackpot effect corresponding to the various types of reach effects and the types of re-variable effects is executed. Specifically, when the jackpot is made after the marine reach production shown in FIG. 10 and FIG. 11A is executed, as shown in FIG. ) Premier jackpot production (marine) may be performed. In addition, when a big hit is made after the nurse reach production shown in FIG. 12 and FIG. 13A is executed, as shown in FIG. Production (nurse) may be performed. 14 and FIG. 15A, when the big hit is made after the hurricane reach production shown in FIG. 14 and FIG. 15A is executed, as shown in FIG. Production (hurricane) may be performed. Also, in the case where a big hit is made after the cosplay reach production shown in FIG. 16 and FIG. 17A is executed, as shown in FIG. Production (cosplay) may be performed. In addition, when the big hit after the Nacchan re-changing effect shown in FIG. 20A is executed, as shown in FIG. (Nacchan) may be executed.

[Game machine operation]
The processing executed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 is shown in FIGS. 21 to 23 and FIGS. 25 to 36 below. Moreover, the state transition of the special symbol control process (FIG. 23) performed with the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described with reference to FIG.

[Main processing]
First, as shown in FIG. 21, RAM access permission, backup return processing, and initial setting processing such as work area initialization are executed (step S11). Then, as will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 23, special symbol control processing relating to the progress of the special symbol game and the identification information displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32 is executed (step S15). Then, a normal symbol control process is executed for the normal symbol game progress and the normal symbol displayed on the normal symbol display device 35 (step S16). Then, the main CPU 66 executes a symbol display device control process for performing display control of variable displays such as special symbols and normal symbols in accordance with the results of execution of steps S15 and S16 (step S19). As described above, in the main process, after the initial setting process in step S11 is completed, the processes in step S15, step S16, 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. 22, 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, and the like by “1” (step S42). And the input detection process which detects the winning or passage of the game ball to the starting port 44 etc. is executed (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 identification information to be derived and displayed, a variation pattern designation command indicating a variation display pattern of identification information, 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. 21 will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 23, 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. 23, 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. As will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 25, 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. The derivation identification information, the variation pattern of the identification information, 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 screen is displayed. 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 control state flag to a value (01) indicating special symbol change time management, and when the change time has elapsed, sets the value (02) indicating special symbol display time management to the control state flag. And a waiting time after confirmation (for example, 1 second) is set 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. In other words, the main CPU 66 performs control to shift to a jackpot gaming state advantageous to the player when a predetermined jackpot condition is satisfied, such as when the result of the derivation and display of the special symbols and decoration symbols is a specific display mode. Will be done. The main CPU 66 that executes this process corresponds to an example of the big hit gaming state transition control means. Further, the main CPU 66 sets data indicating a big hit gaming state command for transitioning to the big hit gaming state in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. Thus, the data indicating the big hit gaming state command is supplied as the big hit gaming state 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, the sub-control circuit 200 can recognize that it will shift to the big hit gaming state. 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.

  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. Then, the main CPU 66 sets data indicating a special winning opening opening command indicating that the special winning opening 39 is open in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70, including data indicating the number of rounds. As a result, the data indicating the special winning opening open command is supplied as the special winning opening open 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, the sub control circuit 200 can also recognize the number of rounds and the state of the big prize opening 39. 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. Then, the main CPU 66 sets data indicating a special winning opening opening command indicating that the special winning opening 39 is open in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70, including data indicating the number of rounds. As a result, the data indicating the special winning opening open command is supplied as the special winning opening open 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, the sub control circuit 200 can also recognize the number of rounds and the state of the big prize opening 39. 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, when the control status flag is a value (04) indicating that the big prize opening is being opened, the main CPU 66 has passed the condition that the big prize opening prize counter is “10” or more, and the opening upper limit time ( It is determined whether or not any of the conditions that the big prize opening time timer is “0” 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 extra 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 that the number of times of release is equal to or greater than the maximum value (the final round, for example, 15 rounds) is satisfied. When this 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, when this condition is not satisfied, the main CPU 66 sets a value (06) indicating management of the special winning opening reopening waiting time in the control state flag. 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. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S79.

  In step S79, a big hit end interval process is executed. Although details will be described later with reference to FIG. 26, the main CPU 66 indicates the end of the special symbol game 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. The value (08) is set in the control state flag. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S80. Then, when the big hit symbol is a probability variation symbol, the main CPU 66 performs control to shift to the probability variation 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”. Further, the main CPU 66 sets data indicating a start memory number designation command indicating that the start memory information is decreased by “1” in a predetermined storage area in the main RAM 70. Thereby, the data indicating the start memory number designation command is supplied as a start memory number 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, the sub-control circuit 200 can recognize that the start memory information has 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. 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. 24, the main CPU 66 sets the control status flag to “00”, “01”, “02”, when the result of the big hit determination is lost when the big hit gaming state is not set. By setting “08” in order, the processing of step S72, step S73, step S74, and step S80 shown in FIG. 23 is executed at a predetermined timing. Further, when the main CPU 66 is not in the big hit gaming state and the result of the big hit determination is a big hit, the main CPU 66 sets the control state flags in order of “00”, “01”, “02”, “03”, The processing of step S72, step S73, step S74, and step S75 shown in FIG. 23 is executed at a predetermined timing, and control to the big hit gaming state is executed. Furthermore, when the control to the big hit gaming state is executed, the main CPU 66 sets the control state flag in order of “04”, “05”, “06”, thereby performing step S77 shown in FIG. The process 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. 23 is executed at a predetermined timing, and the big hit gaming state is ended. It should be noted that in this specific game end condition, there is no passing of a game ball to a specific area (so-called “puncture”) until a predetermined time elapses, or the maximum hit number of rounds (upper limit round number, for example, In this embodiment, the big hit gaming state is terminated on the condition that 15 rounds) are completed.

[Special symbol memory check processing]
The subroutine executed in step S72 in FIG. 23 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 25, 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 is in a waiting state, and when a series of background moving image effects are completed, a title display (for example, model name display, etc.) is performed. Switch the type. 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 jackpot 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 shifting to the big hit gaming state (identification information variable display result is specified) The probability of the display mode is improved over the normal time. Then, the main CPU 66 refers to the jackpot determination random number value extracted at the time of starting winning and the selected jackpot determination table. That is, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not to shift to the big hit gaming state that is relatively advantageous to the player. In the embodiment mobile phone, the main CPU 66 that executes this process corresponds to an example of the big hit determining means. 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, a jackpot symbol determination process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 extracts the jackpot symbol random value extracted at the time of starting winning, determines the identification information as the special symbol based on the jackpot symbol random value, and stores the data indicating the identification information. The data is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. In particular, when the main CPU 66 determines the identification information 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. In other words, the main CPU 66 determines the identification information as a special display mode (a display mode in which the jackpot symbol becomes a probable variation symbol) or displays the identification information in a non-special display mode (a jackpot symbol becomes a non-probable variation symbol). Depending on whether it is determined as a mode), it is determined whether to shift to a promiscuous jackpot or a normal jackpot. Further, the data indicating the identification information stored in this way is supplied to the special symbol display device 33. As a result, identification information as a special symbol is derived and displayed on the special symbol display device 33. Further, the data indicating the identification information 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 S108, a missing symbol determination process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines the outlier symbol as identification information as a special symbol, and stores data indicating the identification information in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. Data indicating the identification information stored in this way is supplied to the special symbol display device 33. As a result, identification information as a special symbol is derived and displayed on the special symbol display device 33. Further, the data indicating the identification information 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. As described above, the main CPU 66 executing steps S107 and S108 determines the result of the special symbol derivation display.

  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 identification information 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 displays the identification information as the special symbol variably in the determined variation pattern. 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 selects an effect pattern corresponding to the received variation pattern designation command, and executes an effect based on the effect pattern. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S110.

  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. Store in the waiting time timer. 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.

[Big hit end interval processing]
The subroutine executed in step S79 in FIG. 23 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 26, it is determined whether or not the control state flag is a value (07) indicating a big hit end interval (step S181), and whether or not the waiting time timer is “0”. This is performed (step S182). In this process, when the main CPU 66 determines that the control state flag is a value indicating the jackpot end interval, and determines that the waiting time timer is “0”, the main CPU 66 shifts the process to step S183. On the other hand, if the main CPU 66 does not determine that the control state flag is a value indicating the jackpot end interval, or if it does not determine that the waiting time timer is “0”, the main CPU 66 ends this subroutine. To do.

  In step S183, a process of setting a value (08) indicating the end of the special symbol game as the control state flag is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 stores a value indicating the end of the special symbol game in the control state flag positioned in the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S184.

  In step S184, it is determined whether or not the jackpot symbol is a specific symbol. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the jackpot symbol determined by the process of step S107 in FIG. 25 is a specific symbol. When the main CPU 66 determines that the jackpot symbol is a specific symbol, that is, when it is determined to shift to the high probability gaming state after the jackpot gaming state ends, the main CPU 66 executes a process of setting a high probability flag (step S185), Data indicating a high probability command is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70, and this subroutine is terminated. This high probability flag is read by the main CPU 66 in the above-described step S105, and the probability of shifting to the big hit gaming state is improved depending on whether or not it is in the high probability gaming state. Further, the data indicating the high probability command is supplied as a high probability 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 also recognize that the gaming state has changed to a certain probability state. On the other hand, if the main CPU 66 does not determine that the jackpot symbol is a specific symbol, that is, if the main CPU 66 does not determine that it will shift to the high probability gaming state after the jackpot gaming state ends, the main CPU 66 ends this subroutine. That is, when the result of the derivation and display of the special symbol and the decorative symbol is a special display mode among the specific display modes, the main CPU 66 is shifted to the big hit game state due to establishment of a predetermined big hit condition. Later, the possibility of shifting to the big hit gaming state is improved, and control is performed to shift to a probability variation state (first gaming state) that is relatively advantageous to the player, and the specific display mode is not a special display mode. In the case of a non-special display mode, after the transition to the big hit gaming state due to the establishment of a predetermined big hit condition, the possibility of shifting to the big hit gaming state does not improve, and it is relatively disadvantageous for the player Control to shift to the gaming state (second gaming state) is performed. The main CPU 66 that executes this process corresponds to an example of a normal game state transition control means.

[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.

  First, as shown in FIG. 27, the sub CPU 206 executes initialization processing such as RAM access permission, backup restoration processing, 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 FIG. 30, 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 (step S204). Although details will be described later with reference to FIG. 36, 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. 28, the sub CPU 206 saves the register (step S221) 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. 29, 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", that is, increments (step (step S231). 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. As a result, in the display control process (see FIG. 36) described later, the sub CPU 206 supplies data for 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.

[Command analysis processing]
The subroutine executed in step S203 of FIG. 27 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  First, as shown in FIG. 30, 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. 28). 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.

  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 a normal effect pattern determination process. Although details will be described later with reference to FIG. 32, the sub CPU 206 determines various effect patterns such as a normal effect pattern and a re-change effect pattern based on the change pattern designation command. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  On the other hand, in step S406, 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 it has received the derived symbol designation command, it moves the process to step S407. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 206 determines that the derived symbol designation command has not been received, it moves the process to step S411.

  In step S407, the sub CPU 206 executes a decoration symbol determination process. In this process, the sub CPU 206 determines a decoration symbol to be derived and displayed based on the derived symbol designation command. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  Further, the sub CPU 206 supplies the data indicating the decorative design to be derived and displayed to the display control circuit 250 and the like at a predetermined timing. Thereby, the display control circuit 250 performs control for deriving and displaying the decorative design based on the data on the liquid crystal display device 32.

  On the other hand, in step S411, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not a jackpot gaming state command has been received. In this process, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not a big hit gaming state 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 gaming state command has been received, it moves the process to step S412. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 206 determines that the jackpot gaming state command has not been received, it moves the process to step S413 in FIG.

  In step S412, the sub CPU 206 executes a first big hit effect pattern determination process. Although details will be described later with reference to FIG. 33, the sub CPU 206 determines an effect pattern of the first round in the big hit gaming state based on various random numbers. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  On the other hand, in step S413 of FIG. 31, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not a special winning opening opening command has been received. In this process, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not a special winning opening opening 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 open command, it moves the process to step S414. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 206 determines that it has not received the command for opening the big prize opening, it moves the process to step S415.

  In step S414, the sub CPU 206 executes a second jackpot effect pattern determination process. Although details will be described later with reference to FIG. 34, the sub CPU 206 determines an effect pattern and the like in the second round in the big hit gaming state based on various random numbers and various flags. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  On the other hand, in step S415, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not a high probability command has been received. In this processing, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not a high probability command has been received based on the command data read in step S402. In this process, if the sub CPU 206 determines that a high-probability command has been received, it moves the process to step S416. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 206 determines that the high probability command has not been received, the sub CPU 206 sets effect control data corresponding to the received command (step S417), and ends the present subroutine.

  In step S416, the sub CPU 206 executes flag control processing. Although details will be described later with reference to FIG. 35, the sub CPU 206 controls various flags depending on whether or not to shift to the probability changing state. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Normal performance pattern determination processing]
The subroutine executed in step S404 in FIG. 30 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 32, the sub CPU 206 executes an effect pattern determination process (step S421). In this process, the sub CPU 206 determines an effect pattern at the normal time based on the variation pattern designation command. That is, the sub CPU 206 that executes such processing selects any one of a plurality of types of normal image effect patterns stored in the program RAM 208. In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 206 that executes such processing corresponds to an example of a normal image effect pattern selection unit. Then, the sub CPU 206 sets the determined effect pattern in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210 (step S422). If this process ends, the process moves to a step S423.

  In step S423, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not it is a specific effect pattern. In this process, the sub CPU 206 reads the effect pattern set in the predetermined area of the work RAM 210 in step S422, and determines whether or not the effect pattern selected in step S421 is a specific effect pattern. . The specific production pattern in the present embodiment includes a plurality of types of specific production patterns. Specifically, the marine reach C production pattern (big hit), the nurse reach C production pattern (big hit), and the hurricane reach C. A production pattern (hit), a teacher reach C production pattern (hit), a western reach C production pattern (hit), an elegance reach C production pattern (hit), and a cosplay reach C production pattern (hit) are included. When the sub CPU 206 determines that the selected effect pattern at the normal time is a specific effect pattern, the sub CPU 206 sets an effect pattern flag corresponding to the specific effect pattern (step S424), and performs processing in step S425. Transfer. Specifically, the sub-CPU 206 sets the marine reach C effect pattern (big hit) when the marine reach C effect pattern (hit) is selected, and when the nurse reach C effect pattern (hit) is selected, When the nurse reach production pattern flag is set and the hurricane reach C production pattern (big hit) is selected, the hurricane reach production pattern flag is set, and when the teacher reach C production pattern (big hit) is selected, When the teacher reach production pattern flag is set and the Western reach C production pattern (big hit) is selected, the western reach production pattern flag is set, and when the elegance reach C production pattern (big hit) is selected, Set the elegance reach production pattern flag. And, when the cosplay reach C effect pattern (big hit) is selected, the setting the cosplay reach demonstration pattern flag. That is, when a specific normal image effect pattern is selected from a plurality of types of normal image effect patterns in step S421, the sub CPU 206 or the work RAM 210 that executes such processing selects the selected specific normal image. The production pattern is held and stored. In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 206 and the work RAM 210 that execute such processing correspond to an example of a specific normal image effect pattern storage unit. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 206 determines that the selected effect pattern at the normal time is not a specific effect pattern, the sub CPU 206 moves the process to step S425 without executing step S424.

  In step S425, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not the variation pattern is a big hit. In this process, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not the variation pattern is a big hit based on the received variation pattern designation command. If the sub CPU 206 determines that the variation pattern is a big hit, it moves the process to step S426. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 206 determines that the variation pattern is not a big hit, the sub CPU 206 ends the present subroutine without executing steps S426 to S429.

  In step S426, the sub CPU 206 refers to the re-variation effect pattern table and executes a process for determining a re-change effect pattern. In this processing, the sub CPU 206 refers to the re-variation effect pattern table (see FIG. 6) stored in the program ROM 208. Further, the sub CPU 206 extracts a random number for determining the re-variation effect pattern. Further, the sub CPU 206 refers to the winning result based on the received derived symbol designation command. As described above, the sub CPU 206 refers to the re-variation effect pattern table (see FIG. 6), and determines the re-change effect pattern at the normal time based on the random number for determining the re-change effect pattern and the winning result. decide. That is, the sub CPU 206 that executes such processing selects any one of a plurality of types of normal image effect patterns stored in the program RAM 208. In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 206 that executes such processing corresponds to an example of a normal image effect pattern selection unit. Then, the sub CPU 206 sets the determined re-variation effect pattern in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210 (step S427). If this process ends, the process moves to a step S428.

  In step S428, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not it is a specific re-variation effect pattern. In this process, the sub CPU 206 reads the re-variation effect pattern set in the predetermined area of the work RAM 210 in step S427, and determines whether or not the re-change effect pattern selected in step S426 is a specific re-change effect pattern. Will be judged. The specific re-variation effect pattern in the present embodiment includes one kind of specific re-change effect pattern, and specifically includes a Nacchan re-change effect pattern. If the sub CPU 206 determines that the selected re-variation effect pattern at the normal time is a specific re-change effect pattern, it sets a re-change effect pattern flag corresponding to the specific re-change effect pattern (step S429), this subroutine is terminated. Specifically, the sub CPU 206 sets the Nacchan revariation effect pattern flag when the Nacchan revariation effect pattern is selected. That is, when a specific normal image effect pattern is selected from a plurality of types of normal image effect patterns in step S426, the sub CPU 206 or the work RAM 210 that executes such processing selects the selected specific normal image. The production pattern is held and stored. In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 206 and the work RAM 210 that execute such processing correspond to an example of a specific normal image effect pattern storage unit. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 206 determines that the selected re-variation effect pattern in the normal time is not a specific re-change effect pattern, the sub CPU 206 ends this subroutine without executing step S429.

  In this way, when a specific normal image effect pattern is selected, the specific normal image effect pattern is held and stored. For example, two or more types of specific normal image effect patterns can be held. It is possible to execute two or more types of specific normal image effects based on two or more types of specific jackpot image effect patterns corresponding to the two or more types of specific normal image effect patterns. Can be improved. Further, for example, a specific normal image effect pattern is retained until the memory is erased, so that a specific normal image effect can be executed based on the specific jackpot image effect pattern, and the interest in the game is permanent. Can be made.

  Further, the sub CPU 206 supplies an effect pattern and a re-variation effect pattern to the display control circuit 250 and the like at a predetermined timing. As a result, the display control circuit 250 controls the liquid crystal display device 32 to display images corresponding to the effect pattern and the re-variation effect pattern. In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 206 and the display control circuit 250 correspond to an example of display control means.

[First jackpot effect pattern determination process]
The subroutine executed in step S412 in FIG. 30 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 33, the sub CPU 206 executes a premier jackpot presentation determination random value extraction process (step S441). In this process, the sub CPU 206 extracts a random number value for determining the premium jackpot effect for determining whether or not to execute the premium jackpot effect. That is, the sub CPU 206 that executes such processing extracts a predetermined random number every time the game state is shifted to the big hit gaming state. In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 206 that executes such processing corresponds to an example of a random number extraction unit.

  Therefore, even when a specific normal image effect pattern is selected and transitioned to the jackpot gaming state, a random number is extracted every time the jackpot gaming state is transitioned, and the probability that a specific random value is extracted Thus, since a specific jackpot image effect pattern is selected, the expectation of shifting to the jackpot gaming state can be further enhanced.

  Then, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not to execute the premium jackpot effect (step S442). In this processing, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not to execute the premium jackpot effect based on the random number value extracted in step S441. In this embodiment, it is determined that the premier jackpot effect is executed with a probability of “2/10”, and it is determined that the premier jackpot effect is not executed with a probability of “8/10”. For example, it may be determined that the premier jackpot effect is executed with a probability of “6/10” and may be determined not to be executed with a probability of “4/10”. If the sub CPU 206 determines that the premier jackpot effect is to be executed, it moves the process to step S443. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 206 determines not to execute the premium jackpot effect, the sub CPU 206 proceeds to step S444 without executing step S443.

  In step S443, the sub CPU 206 sets premium notification jackpot presentation data. In this process, the sub CPU 206 sets the bonus notification data for premier announcement in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210 as the jackpot effect data corresponding to one round. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In step S444, the sub CPU 206 sets normal big hit effect data. In this process, the sub CPU 206 sets the normal big hit effect data in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210 as the big hit effect data corresponding to each round. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  As described above, the sub CPU 206 that executes steps S441 to S444 selects one of a plurality of types of jackpot image effect patterns stored in the program ROM 208. In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 206 that executes such processing corresponds to an example of a big hit image effect pattern selection unit.

  Further, the sub CPU 206 supplies the big hit effect pattern to the display control circuit 250 or the like at a predetermined timing. As a result, the display control circuit 250 controls the liquid crystal display device 32 to display an image corresponding to the big hit effect pattern. In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 206 and the display control circuit 250 correspond to an example of display control means.

[Second jackpot effect pattern determination process]
The subroutine executed in step S412 in FIG. 31 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 34, the sub CPU 206 executes a round number confirmation process (step S451). In this process, the sub CPU 206 confirms the number of rounds in the big hit gaming state based on the number of times that the big winning opening opening command is received. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S452.

  Then, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not to execute the premium jackpot effect (step S452). In this processing, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not to execute the premium jackpot effect based on the random number value extracted in step S441. If the sub CPU 206 determines that the premium jackpot effect is to be executed, it moves the process to step S453. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 206 determines that the premium jackpot effect is not to be executed, the sub CPU 206 moves the process to step S455 without executing steps S453 and S454.

  In step S453, the sub CPU 206 refers to the effect pattern flag corresponding to the number of rounds confirmed in step S451. In this process, the sub CPU 206 refers to an effect pattern flag that is positioned in a predetermined area of the token RAM 210 and that corresponds to the number of rounds confirmed in step S451. Specifically, the sub CPU 206 determines the marine reach effect pattern flag when the round number is 7 rounds, the nurse reach effect pattern flag when the round number is 10 rounds, and the hurricane reach effect pattern flag when the round number is 13 rounds. When the number of rounds is 11, the teacher reach effect pattern flag, when the number of rounds is 12, the western reach effect pattern flag, when the number of rounds is 5, the elegance reach effect pattern flag, and the number of rounds is 14 rounds. Sometimes the cosplay reach production pattern flag is referred to, and when the number of rounds is 6 rounds, the Nana-chan re-variation production pattern flag is referred to.

  Then, the sub CPU 206 sets the premium jackpot effect data corresponding to the referred effect pattern flag in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210 (step S454). Specifically, the sub CPU 206 determines the marine reach production pattern flag, the nurse reach production pattern flag, the hurricane reach production pattern flag, the teacher reach production pattern flag, the western reach production pattern flag, the elegance reach production pattern flag, and the cosplay reach production pattern flag. When Nacchan re-variation effect pattern flag is set, the premium jackpot effect pattern (marine), premier jackpot effect pattern (nurse), and premier jackpot effect pattern (hurricane) corresponding to the set effect pattern flag , Premier jackpot pattern (teacher), Premier jackpot pattern (Western), Premier jackpot pattern (Elegance), Premier jackpot pattern (Co Pre), Premier jackpot effect pattern (Nacchan), is set in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  On the other hand, in step S455, the sub CPU 206 sets normal big hit effect data. In this process, the sub CPU 206 sets the normal big hit effect data in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210 as the big hit effect data corresponding to each round. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  As described above, the sub CPU 206 that executes Step S441 and Step S451 to Step S455 selects any one of a plurality of types of big hit image effect patterns stored in the program ROM 208. In particular, the sub CPU 206 that executes Step S441 and Step S451 to Step S454 selects a specific normal image effect pattern from a plurality of types of normal image effect patterns in Step S421 and Step S426, and the random number extracted in Step S441. Select a specific jackpot image effect pattern corresponding to the specific normal image effect pattern stored and stored in steps S424 and S429 from a plurality of types of jackpot image effect patterns on the condition that is a specific random value Will be. In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 206 that executes such processing corresponds to an example of a big hit image effect pattern selection unit.

  Therefore, since a specific jackpot image effect pattern is selected with a probability that a specific random value is extracted when a specific normal image effect pattern is selected, a specific normal image effect pattern based on the specific normal image effect pattern is selected. By displaying the normal image, the expectation that the specific jackpot image based on the specific jackpot image effect pattern is displayed is enhanced, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game by the image effect. In addition, since the specific normal image based on the specific normal image effect pattern is not necessarily displayed, the specific big image based on the specific big image effect pattern is not always displayed. Since a specific jackpot image is displayed, it is possible to further enhance the interest of the game through image rendering.

  When a specific normal image effect pattern is selected, a specific jackpot image effect pattern corresponding to the specific normal image effect pattern is selected, and a specific normal image effect and a specific jackpot image effect are selected. Are executed in association with each other, and it is possible to further enhance the interest of the game.

  Further, the sub CPU 206 supplies the big hit effect pattern to the display control circuit 250 or the like at a predetermined timing. As a result, the display control circuit 250 controls the liquid crystal display device 32 to display an image corresponding to the big hit effect pattern. In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 206 and the display control circuit 250 correspond to an example of display control means.

[Flag control process]
The subroutine executed in step S416 in FIG. 31 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 35, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not to shift to the probability changing state after the big hit gaming state is finished (step S461). In this process, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not to shift to the probable change state after the big hit gaming state, depending on whether the probable big hit or the normal big win is based on the high probability command. The sub CPU 206 determines whether or not to shift to the probable change state after the end of the big hit gaming state. If the sub CPU 206 determines that the probable change state is to be entered after the big hit gaming state, the sub CPU 206 retains the effect pattern flag (step S462) and ends the present subroutine. That is, the sub CPU 206 or the work RAM 210 that executes such processing is shifted to a probability change state (first game state) when a specific normal image effect pattern is selected from a plurality of types of normal image effect patterns. When this is done, the specific normal image effect pattern is held and stored. In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 206 that executes such processing corresponds to an example of a specific normal image effect pattern storage unit. On the other hand, the sub CPU 206 clears the effect pattern flag (step S463) when it is determined that the normal game state is entered instead of shifting to the probable change state after the big hit gaming state is finished, and the present subroutine is terminated. That is, the sub CPU 206 or the work RAM 210 that executes such processing shifts to the normal gaming state (second gaming state) when a specific normal image effect pattern is selected from a plurality of types of normal image effect patterns. When this is done, the storage of the specific normal image effect pattern is erased. In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 206 that executes such processing corresponds to an example of a specific normal image effect pattern storage unit.

  Further, since the specific normal image effect pattern is retained by shifting to the first gaming state, and the memory of the specific normal image effect pattern is erased by shifting to the second gaming state, the first Therefore, it is possible to enhance the sense of expectation for the transition to the gaming state, and to be interested in the gaming state at the normal time, and to further improve the interest in the game.

[Display control processing]
The subroutine executed in step S204 in FIG. 27 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 36, 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. 29), 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 the above-described embodiment, when a specific normal image effect pattern is selected and the transition is made to a probability change state that is relatively advantageous to the player, the specific normal image effect pattern is held and stored. However, when transitioning to a normal gaming state that is relatively unfavorable for the player, the memory of the specific normal image effect pattern is erased, but not limited thereto, for example, after the end of the jackpot gaming state, The memory of the specific normal image effect pattern may be erased when the state is shifted to the time reduction state which is relatively disadvantageous than the probability changing state without shifting to the normal gaming state. The short-time state is a gaming state in which the probability of shifting to the normal gaming state and the big hit gaming state is the same, but the release mode of the blade member 48 is long, and is a relatively advantageous gaming state compared to the normal gaming state. This is a relatively unfavorable gaming state compared to the state. Further, for example, the memory of a specific normal image effect pattern may be erased when the state is shifted to a probability change state that is relatively advantageous to the player. In addition, for example, a specific normal image effect pattern may be held and stored also when a transition is made to a normal gaming state that is relatively disadvantageous for the player. In addition, for example, in the probability big hit, the upper limit round number of round control in the big hit gaming state is 15 rounds, and in the normal big hit, the upper limit round number of round control in the big hit gaming state is set to 8 rounds. A certain normal image effect pattern is selected with the probability big hit being the first big hit gaming state that is relatively advantageous to the player and the normal big hit being the second big hit gaming state that is relatively disadvantageous to the player. In this case, when the game is shifted to the first jackpot gaming state that is relatively advantageous to the player, the specific normal image effect pattern is held and stored, and the second jackpot game that is relatively disadvantageous to the player. When the state is shifted to, the storage of the specific normal image effect pattern may be erased. Further, for example, when a predetermined time has elapsed, the storage of a specific normal image effect pattern may be deleted. Further, for example, when the number of times of shifting to the big hit gaming state becomes a specific number, the storage of the specific normal image effect pattern may be erased. Further, for example, when a specific normal image effect pattern is selected, the memory of the specific normal image effect pattern may be erased every time the game state is changed to the big hit gaming state.

  In the embodiment described above, a plurality of types of specific normal image effect patterns are stored, and a plurality of types of specific big hit image effect patterns are stored corresponding to the plurality of types of specific normal image effect patterns. When a specific normal image effect pattern is selected from the normal image effect pattern, a specific jackpot image effect pattern corresponding to the specific normal image effect pattern is selected. The plurality of types of specific normal image effect patterns and the plurality of types of specific jackpot image effect patterns are not associated, and a specific jackpot image effect pattern that does not correspond to the specific normal image effect pattern may be selected. Good. Further, for example, one type of specific normal image effect pattern and one type of specific jackpot image effect pattern may be stored.

  In the above-described embodiment, a predetermined random number is extracted every time the game is shifted to the big hit gaming state, and a specific big hit image effect pattern is selected from a plurality of types of big hit image effect patterns based on the extracted random number. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, a predetermined random number may be extracted every time the game state is changed to the big hit game state after changing to the normal game state or the like (which may be a short time state). . In other words, when shifting to the jackpot gaming state after shifting to the probable change state, the random number extracted previously is held and stored without extracting a predetermined random number, and a specific jackpot image effect pattern is always selected. You may make it do. Further, for example, a predetermined random number may be extracted every time the game state shifts to the big hit gaming state a predetermined number of times.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, when a normal performance pattern that shifts to the jackpot gaming state is adopted as the specific normal image performance pattern, and a normal performance pattern that shifts to the jackpot gaming state is selected, The specific jackpot effect pattern is selected as the specific jackpot image effect pattern. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a normal effect pattern that does not shift to the jackpot game state is adopted as the specific normal image effect pattern, and the jackpot game is selected. When a normal production pattern that does not shift to a state is selected, a specific jackpot production pattern may be selected as a specific jackpot image production pattern.

  In the above-described embodiment, as the normal image effect pattern, a plurality of types of specific effect patterns (including a plurality of types of effect patterns, re-variation effect patterns, etc.) as shown in FIG. A plurality of types of effect patterns other than the specific effect patterns are employed, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, one type of effect pattern other than the specific effect patterns may be used. In addition, for example, as a plurality of types of specific production patterns, one type of production pattern, a plurality of types of re-variation production patterns, and the like may be included, and either one of the production pattern or the re-variation production pattern may be absent. .

  In the above-described embodiment, the jackpot effect is determined for each round in the jackpot gaming state. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, before the first round of the jackpot gaming state, You may make it determine a jackpot production. In the embodiment described above, various flags are cleared and held at the timing after the end of the big hit gaming state. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, each flag is cleared and held every round. You may go. Of course, as described above, for example, when the big hit effect in all rounds is decided before the first round of the big hit gaming state, after that, various flags are cleared and held, and the big hit gaming state The first round may be started. In the above-described embodiment, the jackpot effect in the jackpot gaming state is determined corresponding to each round. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, a jackpot effect over a plurality of rounds may be determined. Further, for example, a plurality of jackpot effects may be determined within one round.

[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. 37, a plurality of obstacle nails and the like 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. 37A, a game board 314 is configured 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. 37 (A), not only the member 314a having transparency and the member 314b having no permeability are simply combined, but also as shown in FIG. 37 (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. 37C, 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. 38, 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. Note that the liquid crystal display device 354 not only displays a highly transmissive image in the display area, but also performs variable display of identification information, display of a production effect image, 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 a 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, the image is displayed so as to be visible from the front via the vicinity of all or part of the game area 315.

  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, the pachislot gaming machine 410 as shown in FIG. The present invention may be applied to various gaming machines such as the game machine 501. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 39, 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. 40, 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.

  In the present embodiment, 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. Further, although the present invention is applied to a gaming machine itself such as a pachinko gaming machine, it may be applied to a pachislot gaming machine, a game machine, or the like. For example, as shown in FIG. 42, 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.

  Moreover, in embodiment mentioned above, it is applicable also to the simulation program for making a computer perform various processes. This simulation program is a program for causing a computer to function as various means in the above-described embodiment.

[Simulation Program Embodiment]
A simulation program simulating a pachinko game will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 43 is a schematic diagram showing a computer that executes the simulation program.

  As shown in FIG. 43, 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.

  Various data are stored in a storage medium such as a CD-ROM, a DVD-ROM, or a ROM cartridge. Such a storage medium is an example of image data storage means, object storage means, effect pattern storage means, second effect pattern storage means, temporary stop mode notification mode storage means, effect scene information storage means, etc. as described above. Equivalent to.

  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) Display control processing for controlling display of an image related to a game.

  (A2) 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.

  (A3) A normal image effect pattern selection process for selecting one of a plurality of types of normal image effect patterns for displaying a normal image at a normal time when the game condition change control process is not shifted to the big hit game state.

  (A4) A jackpot image effect pattern selection process for selecting one of a plurality of types of jackpot image effect patterns for displaying a jackpot image in the jackpot game state that has been shifted to the jackpot game state in the jackpot game state transition control process.

  (A5) Random number extraction processing for extracting a predetermined random number.

  (A6) In the jackpot image effect pattern selection process, a specific normal image effect pattern is selected from a plurality of types of normal image effect patterns in the normal image effect pattern selection process, and the random number extracted in the random number extraction process is A process of selecting a specific jackpot image effect pattern from a plurality of types of jackpot image effect patterns on condition that the value is a specific random value.

(A7)
In the random number extraction process, a process of extracting a predetermined random number each time the jackpot gaming state transition control process is shifted to the jackpot gaming state.

  (A8) In the jackpot image effect pattern selection process, when a specific normal image effect pattern is selected from a plurality of types of normal image effect patterns in the normal image effect pattern selection process, the specific normal image effect pattern is displayed. A process of selecting a corresponding specific jackpot image effect pattern.

  (A9) When a specific normal image effect pattern is selected from a plurality of types of normal image effect patterns in the normal image effect pattern selection process, the specific normal image effect is stored and stored. Pattern holding storage processing.

  (A10) A process of selecting a specific jackpot image effect pattern corresponding to the specific normal image effect pattern stored and stored in the specific normal image effect pattern storage process in the jackpot image effect pattern selection process.

  (A11) Perform control to shift to a relatively advantageous first gaming state or a relatively unfavorable second gaming state after the transitioned jackpot gaming state is completed due to establishment of a predetermined jackpot condition. Normal game state transition control processing.

  (A12) In the specific normal image effect pattern holding and storing process, when a specific normal image effect pattern is selected from a plurality of types of normal image effect patterns in the normal image effect pattern selection process, the normal game state transition control is performed. When the process shifts to the first gaming state, the specific normal image effect pattern is held and stored, and when the process shifts to the second gaming state in the normal game state transition control process, Processing to erase the memory of a specific normal image effect pattern.

  As described above, by causing the computer 300A to execute the processes from (A1) to (A6), a specific normal image effect pattern is selected, and the extracted random number is a specific random value. A specific jackpot image effect pattern is selected from a plurality of types of jackpot image effect patterns. Therefore, since a specific jackpot image effect pattern is selected with a probability that a specific random value is extracted when a specific normal image effect pattern is selected, a specific normal image effect pattern based on the specific normal image effect pattern is selected. By displaying the normal image, the expectation that the specific jackpot image based on the specific jackpot image effect pattern is displayed is enhanced, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game by the image effect. In addition, since the specific normal image based on the specific normal image effect pattern is not necessarily displayed, the specific big image based on the specific big image effect pattern is not always displayed. Since a specific jackpot image is displayed, it is possible to further enhance the interest of the game through image rendering.

  Further, by causing the computer 300A to execute the process (A7), a predetermined random number is extracted every time the game state is shifted to the big hit gaming state. Therefore, even when a specific normal image effect pattern is selected and transitioned to the jackpot gaming state, a random number is extracted every time the jackpot gaming state is transitioned, and the probability that a specific random value is extracted Thus, since a specific jackpot image effect pattern is selected, the expectation of shifting to the jackpot gaming state can be further enhanced.

  Further, by causing the computer 300A to execute the process of (A8), a plurality of types of specific normal image effect patterns and a plurality of types of specific big image image effects corresponding to the plurality of types of specific normal image effect patterns. When a pattern is stored and a specific normal image effect pattern is selected from a plurality of types of normal image effect patterns, a specific jackpot image effect pattern corresponding to the specific normal image effect pattern is selected. Therefore, when a specific normal image effect pattern is selected, a specific jackpot image effect pattern corresponding to the specific normal image effect pattern is selected, and a specific normal image effect and a specific jackpot image effect are selected. Are executed in association with each other, and it is possible to further enhance the interest of the game.

  When a specific normal image effect pattern is selected from a plurality of types of normal image effect patterns by causing the computer 300A to execute the processes of (A9) and (A10), the specific normal image effect pattern is displayed. A specific normal image effect pattern corresponding to the specific normal image effect pattern is selected. Therefore, when a specific normal image effect pattern is selected, to store and store the specific normal image effect pattern, for example, two or more types of specific normal image effect patterns can be held, Two or more specific normal image effects can be executed on the basis of two or more specific jackpot image effect patterns corresponding to the two or more specific normal image effect patterns, thereby further enhancing the interest of the game. Can be achieved. Further, for example, a specific normal image effect pattern is retained until the memory is erased, so that a specific normal image effect can be executed based on the specific jackpot image effect pattern, and the interest in the game is permanent. Can be made.

  In addition, by causing the computer 300A to execute the processes (A11) and (A12), when a specific normal image effect pattern is selected, the first gaming state that is relatively advantageous after the end of the big hit gaming state is obtained. When the transition is made, the specific normal image effect pattern is held and stored, and when the game state is shifted to the relatively disadvantageous second game state after the big hit game state, the specific normal image effect pattern is stored. Erase. Accordingly, the specific normal image effect pattern is retained by shifting to the first gaming state, and the memory of the specific normal image effect pattern is erased by shifting to the second gaming state. Therefore, it is possible to enhance the sense of expectation for the transition to the gaming state, and to be interested in the gaming state at the normal time, and to further improve the interest in the game.

  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. 44 is a schematic diagram showing a game system that executes a simulation program.

  As shown in FIG. 44, a network 500 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.

  If an example of the simulation program imitating the pachinko game in this embodiment is given, the simulation program for executing the processes (A2) and (A11) described above is stored in the storage unit of the game server 400, and the above-described (A1), A simulation program for executing the processes (A3) to (A10) and (A12) is stored in the storage unit of the computers 300A, 300B,. Thereby, the control unit of the game server 400 executes the processes (A2) and (A11), and the control units of the computers 300A, 300B,... (A1), (A3) to (A10), (A12) Will be executed.

  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 mainly shifts to a big hit gaming state advantageous to the player by establishing display means for displaying an image relating to a game, display control means for controlling display of the display means, and a predetermined big hit condition. A big hit gaming state transition control means for performing control, and a plurality of types of normal image effect patterns for displaying a normal image on the display means at a normal time when the big hit gaming state transition control means is not shifted to the big hit gaming state are stored. The normal image effect pattern storage means, the normal image effect pattern selection means for selecting one of a plurality of types of normal image effect patterns stored in the normal image effect pattern storage means, and the big hit game state transition control means A jackpot image that causes the display means to display a jackpot image when the jackpot gaming state has been shifted to a state A jackpot image effect pattern storage means for storing a plurality of types of outgoing patterns; a jackpot image effect pattern selection means for selecting any one of a plurality of types of jackpot image effect patterns stored in the jackpot image effect pattern storage means; Random number extraction means for extracting a random number, and the jackpot image effect pattern selection means selects a specific normal image effect pattern from a plurality of types of normal image effect patterns by the normal image effect pattern selection means, and It is characterized by having a function of selecting a specific jackpot image effect pattern from a plurality of types of jackpot image effect patterns on the condition that the random number extracted by the random number extraction means is a specific random value, Display means, display control means, jackpot gaming state transition control means, normal image effect pattern memory Specific configurations such as normal image effect pattern selection means, jackpot image effect pattern storage means, jackpot image effect pattern selection means, random number extraction means, specific normal image effect pattern holding storage means, normal game state transition control means, etc. The design can be changed.

  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 a perspective 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 general view 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 fluctuation | variation pattern table in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the re-variation effect pattern table in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the production pattern table in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the big hit effect pattern table 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.

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DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Pachinko machine 14 Game board 26 Launch handle 32 Liquid crystal display device 33 Special symbol display device 40 Shutter 44 Start port 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 410 Pachislot machine 501, 600 Game machine

Claims (6)

Display means for displaying an image relating to a game;
Display control means for performing display control of the display means;
A jackpot gaming state transition control means for controlling to shift to a jackpot gaming state advantageous to the player by establishing a predetermined jackpot condition;
A normal image effect pattern storage means for storing a plurality of types of normal image effect patterns for displaying a normal image on the display means at a normal time when the big hit game state transition control means is not shifted to the big hit game state;
Normal image effect pattern selection means for selecting any one of a plurality of types of normal image effect patterns stored in the normal image effect pattern storage means;
A jackpot image effect pattern storage means in which a plurality of types of jackpot image effect patterns for displaying a jackpot image on the display means are stored in the jackpot game state that has been shifted to the jackpot game state by the jackpot game state transition control means;
A jackpot image effect pattern selection means for selecting one of a plurality of types of jackpot image effect patterns stored in the jackpot image effect pattern storage means;
Random number extraction means for extracting a predetermined random number,
The big hit image effect pattern selection means selects a specific normal image effect pattern from a plurality of types of normal image effect patterns by the normal image effect pattern selection means, and the random number extracted by the random number extraction means has a specific randomness. A gaming machine having a function of selecting a specific jackpot image effect pattern from a plurality of types of jackpot image effect patterns on condition that the value is a numerical value. In the gaming machine according to claim 1,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the random number extracting means has a function of extracting a predetermined random number every time the jackpot gaming state transition control means shifts to the jackpot gaming state. In the gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2,
In the normal image effect pattern storage means, a plurality of specific normal image effect patterns are stored,
The jackpot image effect pattern storage means stores a plurality of types of specific jackpot image effect patterns corresponding to the plurality of types of specific normal image effect patterns stored in the normal image effect pattern storage means.
The big hit image effect pattern selection means, when a specific normal image effect pattern is selected from a plurality of types of normal image effect patterns by the normal image effect pattern selection means, a specification corresponding to the specific normal image effect pattern A gaming machine having a function of selecting a big hit image effect pattern. The gaming machine according to claim 3,
When a specific normal image effect pattern is selected from a plurality of types of normal image effect patterns by the normal image effect pattern selection unit, the specific normal image effect pattern is stored and stored. With means,
The jackpot image effect pattern selecting means has a function of selecting a specific jackpot image effect pattern corresponding to a specific normal image effect pattern stored and stored by the specific normal image effect pattern holding storage means. To play. In the gaming machine according to claim 4,
A normal game in which control is performed to shift to a relatively advantageous first gaming state or a relatively unfavorable second gaming state after completion of the transitioned jackpot gaming state due to establishment of a predetermined jackpot condition. Including state transition control means;
The specific normal image effect pattern holding and storing unit is configured to perform the normal game state transition control unit when the normal image effect pattern selection unit selects a specific normal image effect pattern from a plurality of types of normal image effect patterns. When transitioning to the first gaming state, the specific normal image effect pattern is held and stored, and when transitioning to the second gaming state by the normal gaming state transition control means, A gaming machine having a function of erasing memory of an image effect pattern. Display control processing for performing display control of images related to the game;
A jackpot gaming state transition control process for controlling the transition to a jackpot gaming state advantageous to the player by establishing a predetermined jackpot condition;
A normal image effect pattern selection process for selecting any one of a plurality of types of normal image effect patterns for displaying a normal image at a normal time when the big hit game state transition control process is not shifted to the big hit game state;
A jackpot image effect pattern selection process for selecting any one of a plurality of types of jackpot image effect patterns for displaying a jackpot image when the jackpot game state has been shifted to the jackpot game state in the jackpot game state transition control process,
A random number extraction process for extracting a predetermined random number;
In the jackpot image effect pattern selection process, a specific normal image effect pattern is selected from a plurality of types of normal image effect patterns in the normal image effect pattern selection process, and the random number extracted in the random number extraction process is a specific random number. A simulation program that causes a computer to execute a process of selecting a specific jackpot image effect pattern from a plurality of types of jackpot image effect patterns on condition that the value is a numerical value.

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