JP2016087338A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To improve game amusement by changing modes of a game performance when acquisition information is newly acquired with no acquisition information stored and identification information is variably displayed.SOLUTION: When a demonstration performance is executed in a non-game state without holding, a demonstration performance-executed flag is turned on. When holding occurs to start a game, a standard performance pattern (E04, E05) along with a button performance is set in the case that the demonstration performance-executed flag is off, and a specific performance pattern (E14, E15) which can display a performance environment setting image during a performance without a button performance is set in the case that the demonstration performance-executed flag is on. Thus, performance modes of a first pattern variation performance after starting a game can be changed on the basis of whether a demonstration performance is executed during a non-game.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 31

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine, an arrangement ball machine, a slot machine, and a fusion machine of a pachinko machine and a slot machine.

  Conventionally, as this type of gaming machine, it is determined whether or not it is a hit based on a random number (acquired information) acquired by entering a game ball into the starting port, and a symbol (identification) is displayed on the display screen based on the determination result. Information) is variably displayed. For example, in the gaming machine of Patent Document 1, if the determination result is a win, the symbol that has been variably displayed is stopped and displayed in a specific manner to perform a winning game, and if the determination result is outside, the symbol that has been variably displayed is displayed. The symbols are stopped and displayed in a mode other than the specific mode, and the symbols are stopped until the next variable display is started. Then, when a predetermined time has elapsed without obtaining the next random number (the symbol variation display has not started), a standby state for the switch operation is set, and the player performs the switch operation in the standby state. Then, reset the symbol that has been stopped to the initial symbol to initialize the display screen.

JP 2006-68103 A

  In the gaming machine described above, by resetting the symbols and initializing the display screen, it is possible to change the display screen and refresh the player's mood. However, since the initialization of the display screen is performed during the standby state, the game entertainment is improved when the game ball enters the start port in the standby state and the symbol display is started. It will not be a thing.

  The gaming machine of the present invention aims to improve the game entertainment by changing the aspect of the game effect when the acquisition information is newly acquired and the variation display of the identification information is performed in a state where the acquisition information is not stored. The main purpose.

  The gaming machine of the present invention adopts the following means in order to achieve the above-mentioned main object.

The gaming machine of the present invention is
A gaming machine that performs a variation display of identification information based on acquired information acquired when a predetermined acquisition condition is satisfied, and performs a game effect along with the variation display of the identification information,
Acquisition information storage means for storing the acquisition information;
Specific information storage means for storing specific information on the basis that a specific condition is satisfied in a state in which the acquired information is not stored;
An input detection means for detecting an input from a player;
With
The game effects include a first game effect with input detection by the input detection means and a second game effect without input detection by the input detection means,
The input detection by the input detection means is also used for applications other than the first game effect,
Whether or not the specific information is stored as a game effect that is performed in association with the variable display of the identification information based on the acquired information when the acquired information is acquired in a state where the acquired information is not stored Based on the first game effect or the second game effect,
If the specific information is stored, the gist is that the other usage can be used during execution of the game effect.

In the gaming machine according to the present invention, the specific information is stored based on the fact that the specific condition is satisfied in a state where the acquisition information is not stored, and the predetermined acquisition condition is satisfied in a state where the acquisition information is not stored. When the acquired information is acquired, input detection by the input detection unit (input detection unit) is performed based on whether or not the specific information is stored as a game effect performed in accordance with the variation display of the identification information based on the acquired information. The first game effect with the player input) or the second game effect without the input detection by the input detection means (player input to the input detection means). Moreover, if specific information is memorize | stored, it will be possible to utilize another use during execution of a game production. As a result, when the variable display of the identification information is performed based on the newly acquired information in a state where the acquired information is not stored (the number of acquired information stored is 0), the acquired information is stored. Since it is possible to execute a game effect in which the presence or absence of input detection from the player by the input detection means can be executed depending on whether or not the specific condition is satisfied while not being played, a game that is performed in accordance with the variation display of the identification information It is possible to improve the game entertainment by changing the production mode of the production. Further, if the specific information is stored, other uses can be used during the execution of the game effect. Therefore, if the second game effect is executed when the specific information is stored, the second Effective use of other purposes can be achieved during the game production. Alternatively, the first input detection means and the second input detection means are provided as the input detection means, and the first game effect is accompanied by input detection (input to the first input detection means) by the first input detection means, If another input uses the input detection by the second input detection means (input to the second input detection means), the other uses can be effectively used during the first game effect.
Here, as the “game effect”, a display effect such as a variable display or character display of second identification information (so-called effect symbol) displayed along with a variable display of identification information, a second identification information, or the like is displayed. Examples include voices and sound effects that are output in accordance with the background display of the display area and the variation display of the identification information, light emission, operation of movable objects, and the like.
The “specific condition” may be, for example, a condition that a state in which the acquired information is not stored continues for a predetermined time, or a condition that a change display of the identification information is not performed for a predetermined time. It is good. Alternatively, in a gaming machine capable of executing predetermined effects (so-called demonstration effects) such as introduction of machine model information (specs, etc.) and introduction of characters appearing in game effects when the identification information is not variably displayed, It is good also as a condition that the predetermined production was performed. In addition, in a gaming machine that has a start port and acquires acquisition information based on a game ball launched by the player's operation of the launch device entering the start port, the launch device is not operated ( The game may not be fired) and the change display of the identification information may not be performed for a predetermined time. By doing so, the specific condition is easily established between the time when the previous player ends the game and the time when the next player starts the game (while the player is switched). Since it becomes easy to memorize, when the previous player finishes the game and the next player starts the game, either the first game effect or the second game effect is based on the fact that the specific information is stored It becomes easy to execute one of the effects. In addition, if the same player continues to play the game, even if there is a period when the identification information is not displayed in a variable manner, the state is likely to be short. It is easy to execute either the first game effect or the second game effect based on the fact that it is not stored (whether the first game effect or the second game effect is based on the fact that the specific information is stored) It is difficult to execute one of the effects).

In the gaming machine of the present invention,
There is a production environment setting function for the player to set the production environment of the game production,
The input detection by the input detection means is used for setting the production environment in the production environment setting function as the other application.
During the execution of the second game effect, the effect environment setting function may be valid.

In this way, the player can set the production environment during the execution of the second game production. Therefore, when the identification information is displayed in a variable manner based on the newly acquired information in a state where the acquired information is not stored, the second game effect is performed when the specific information is stored. For example, the player can set his / her favorite production environment while the variable display of the identification information is performed based on the newly acquired information. When the specific condition is as described above, the second game is based on the fact that the specific information is stored when the previous player ends the game and the next player starts the game. By making the production environment setting function effective during the second game production, the next player can set the desired production environment without taking over the production environment of the previous player. Can do. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the game effect from proceeding in an effect environment different from the player's preference, and to prevent the game entertainment from being impaired.
Here, as the “production environment”, for example, the volume of sound and sound effect output from a speaker, the luminance of light emitted from various lamps, the type of characters (designs) displayed, the luminance and contrast of display means such as liquid crystal Etc. In addition, game machines that perform different game effects depending on the type of game mode (normal mode, energy-saving mode in which volume and brightness are reduced compared to normal mode, mode in which various information of game history can be displayed and stored, etc.) Then, the kind of game mode also corresponds. In addition, as an effect environment setting function, when an effect environment setting image for enabling a player to set an effect environment can be displayed, “enable the effect environment setting function during game effect” It corresponds to enabling the setting of the production environment by displaying a predetermined production environment setting image.
In addition, such a gaming machine is usually configured so that the player can set the production environment in a state where the acquired information is not stored (a state in which the identification information is not variably displayed). When the change display of information is started, there are many situations where the setting of the production environment cannot be changed. Alternatively, during the variation display of the identification information, the setting range of the production environment may be considerably limited, for example, only one of the plurality of production environments can be set. For this reason, when a game effect is performed with a variation display of identification information, even if the player notices that the setting of the production environment is different from the preference, the setting is changed until the variation display of the identification information ends. I can't do it and I need to be patient for a while. In addition, even though the game has been started, the game must be interrupted in order to change the setting of the production environment, and there is a risk that the game interest will be reduced. On the other hand, by adopting the configuration of the present invention, the player can set a favorite production environment during the game production without waiting for the end of the variation display of the identification information. It is possible to prevent a game effect from progressing in a production environment different from the preference (a player can feel uncomfortable in the production environment), and to suppress a decrease in game entertainment. Also, during the fluctuation display of the identification information, since sound is actually output or light is output, it can be adjusted while watching the game effect, and it is easy to set the player's favorite effect environment This is more efficient and effective than setting the production environment in advance before the game starts.

In the gaming machine of the present invention,
When the acquired information is acquired in a state where the acquired information is not stored, or when the specific information is stored, the second game effect is performed without executing the first game effect as the game effect. Can also be executed.

  In this way, when the acquisition information is acquired after the specific condition is established in a state where the acquisition information is not stored and the variation display of the identification information is performed, the first game effect with the input to the input detection means is performed. Since it is not executed, the input detection from the player by the input detection means can be easily used for purposes other than the first game effect.

In the gaming machine of the present invention,
When the acquired information is acquired in a state where the acquired information is not stored, or when the specific information is not stored, the first game effect can be executed as the game effect. it can.

  In this way, when the acquired information is acquired and the identification information is displayed in a variable manner without satisfying the specific condition in a state in which the acquired information is not stored, the input to the input detection unit may be used for other purposes ( It is possible to enhance the effect of the game by enhancing the effect of the use by using it for the first game effect without using it for setting the effect environment.

In the gaming machine of the present invention,
A determination unit configured to perform a predetermined determination based on the acquired information;
If the result of the determination is a specific result, the identification information is displayed in a specific display manner in a specific display mode, and a specific game advantageous to the player is performed.
When the acquisition information is acquired in a state where the acquisition information is not stored and the determination result is not the specific result but the specific information is stored, the first game effect is stored. It is also possible to execute the second game effect without executing.

  In this way, when the acquisition information is acquired and the variation display of the identification information is performed after the specific condition is satisfied in a state where the acquisition information is not stored, and the determination result is not the specific result, Since the first game effect with input to the input detection means is not executed, the input detection by the input detection means can be easily used for other purposes other than the first game effect.

In this aspect of the gaming machine of the present invention,
When the acquired information is acquired in a state where the acquired information is not stored, the determination result is the specified result, and the specified information is stored, the first game effect is stored. Can be made executable.

  In this way, if the acquisition information is acquired after the specific condition is established in the state where the acquisition information is not stored and the variation display of the identification information is performed, and the determination result is the specific result, The first game effect with input from the player can be executed, and the effect can be enhanced. In addition, by executing the first game effect, it is possible to increase the sense of expectation that the specific game will be executed, and to further improve the game entertainment. Further, at this time, it may not be used for other purposes (the display environment setting image is not displayed).

  According to the gaming machine of the present invention, it is possible to improve the game entertainment by changing the aspect of the game effect when the acquisition information is newly acquired and the identification information is displayed in a variable manner in a state where the acquisition information is not stored. Can be achieved.

It is an external appearance perspective view which shows the external appearance of the pachinko machine 10 of this invention. 2 is a configuration diagram showing an outline of a configuration of a game board 30 of the pachinko machine 10. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a control circuit of the pachinko machine 10. FIG. It is explanatory drawing explaining the structure of the symbol display apparatus. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the display mode of the normal symbol display apparatus 41. FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the display mode of the special symbol display apparatus 42 at the time of big hit. FIG. 38 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a screen configuration of the effect display device 34. 2 is a block diagram showing an outline of a configuration of a sub control board 90. FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing an example of a main control process executed by a CPU 70a of the main control board 70. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of a special symbol game process executed by a CPU 70a of the main control board 70. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of a special symbol game process executed by a CPU 70a of the main control board 70. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of a special symbol game process executed by a CPU 70a of the main control board 70. 6 is a flowchart showing an example of special symbol variation display related processing executed by a CPU 70a of the main control board 70. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a big hit determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the big hit symbol determination table of a 1st special symbol. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the big hit symbol determination table of a 2nd special symbol. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a big hit fluctuation pattern table. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a deviation fluctuation pattern table. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of a big hit game process executed by a CPU 70a of the main control board 70. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of a big hit game end process executed by a CPU 70a of the main control board 70. 10 is a flowchart illustrating an example of an effect control process executed by a CPU 90a of a sub control board 90. 10 is a flowchart showing an example of a demonstration effect process executed by a CPU 90a of a sub control board 90. 10 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a presentation environment setting process during non-game executed by a CPU 90a of a sub-control board 90. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the production environment setting image displayed on the production display device 34 during a non-game. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the symbol fluctuation effect process performed by CPU90a of the sub-control board 90. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the symbol fluctuation effect process performed by CPU90a of the sub-control board 90. 10 is a flowchart showing an example of effect pattern setting processing executed by a CPU 90a of a sub control board 90. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of an effect pattern table. 10 is a flowchart showing an example of an effect environment setting process during a game executed by a CPU 90a of a sub-control board 90. It is explanatory drawing which shows a mode that a production environment is set during production while production is performed by specific production pattern E12. It is explanatory drawing which shows the production pattern table of a 1st modification. It is explanatory drawing which shows a mode that an effect is performed by the standard effect pattern E04 accompanied by a button effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows a mode that a production environment is set during production while production is performed by the specific production pattern E14 without a button production. It is explanatory drawing which shows the production pattern table of a 2nd modification. It is a flowchart which shows the production environment setting process in the game of a 2nd modification. It is explanatory drawing which shows a mode that a production environment is set during production while production is performed by the specific production pattern E24 accompanied by a replacement button production.

  Next, embodiments of the present invention will be described using examples. In the following, an example in which the present invention is applied to a pachinko machine of a type (so-called seven machine type) in which a jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed in response to the end of the special symbol variation display, and the jackpot game is triggered by this will be described. To do.

  FIG. 1 is an external perspective view showing the appearance of a pachinko machine 10 (game machine) according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an outline of the configuration of a game board 30 of the pachinko machine 10, and FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an outline of a configuration of a control circuit of the pachinko machine 10. FIG.

[Overall configuration of pachinko machine 10]
As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment includes a game board 30 (see FIG. 2) in which the board surface is visibly arranged via a glass plate 12 (transparent plate) fitted in the front frame 11. The upper receiving tray 14 and the lower receiving tray 16 for storing game balls, and the launching handle 18 for launching the game balls stored in the upper receiving tray 14 to the game board 30 are provided.

  The front frame 11 is fitted into the main body frame 21 and can be rotated with respect to the main body frame 21 with the left side as a rotation axis. The main body frame 21 is fitted into the outer frame 22 so that it can be rotated with respect to the outer frame 22 with the left side as a rotation axis. The front frame 11 and the main body frame 21 are configured as a substantially rectangular plastic frame. The outer frame 22 is configured as a substantially rectangular wooden frame, and is fixed to the island frame of the island facility of the pachinko hall.

  In addition, speakers 28a and 28b are provided on the upper left and upper right of the front frame 11 for sounding various sound effects as the game progresses and for notifying the player of the game state. Two frame lamps (LED lamps) 93a and 93b that emit light in accordance with the effects accompanying the progress of the game are provided on the left and right sides around the game board 30 of the frame 11. A locking device 29 for locking the front frame 11 to the main body frame 21 is provided at the right end of the front frame 11, and a prepaid card type ball rental (not shown) is provided on the left side of the front frame 11. A device (CR unit) is provided.

  The upper tray 14 is inserted in the CR unit on the upper surface portion thereof, and a ball lending button 24 for instructing lending of game balls within the range of the value balance (valuable balance) of the card inserted in the CR unit. A return button 25 for instructing the return of the card is provided. The upper tray 14 has a determination button 26a that can be pressed down and a cross button 26b that can be operated in the vertical and horizontal directions as operation buttons for the player to input operations. Are arranged. The determination button 26a and the cross button 26b are collectively referred to as an “effect button 26” (operation means).

  The launch handle 18 is provided at the lower right portion of the front frame 11, and includes a touch sensor 18a (see FIG. 3) that detects that the player is touching the handle and a launch stop that temporarily stops launch of the game ball. A switch 18b (see FIG. 3) is provided. A launching device (not shown) for launching game balls stored in the upper tray 14 one by one is connected to the rotation shaft of the launching handle 18, and the launching device is provided when the launching handle 18 is rotated. The firing motor 19 (see FIG. 3) rotates, and accordingly, a game ball is launched with a striking force having a strength corresponding to the operation amount of the firing handle 18.

[Composition of game board 30]
As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 30 has a game area 31 surrounded by an outer rail 31a and an inner rail 31b. This game board 30 is arranged at the left part of the game area 31 and has a normal symbol operation gate 32 having a gate switch 32a (see FIG. 3) for detecting the passage of a game ball, and a pattern arranged at the lower right part of the game area 31. A display device 40, an effect display device 34 disposed in the center of the game area 31, a center accessory 49 disposed around the effect display device 34, and a game ball disposed below the center accessory 49. A first start port 36 having a first start port switch 36a (see FIG. 3) for detecting an incoming ball, and a second start port switch 38a (for detecting the entrance of a game ball formed on the left part of the center accessory 49) (See FIG. 3) and a second winning opening 38 (see FIG. 3) which is disposed in the lower right part of the game area 31 so as to be opened and closed and which has a big winning opening switch 44a (see FIG. 3) for detecting the entry of a game ball. Also called "variable entrance" A general winning port 45 disposed at the lower left of the game area 31 and having a general winning port switch 45a (see FIG. 3), and an out port 46 for collecting game balls that have not entered any of the winning ports. Prepare. In addition to the above, the game board 30 is provided with a windmill 47 below the normal symbol operating gate 32, and a number of unillustrated guides and play the game balls around the entrances mentioned above. Nails are provided.

  The second starting port 38 is a variable ball entrance provided as an ordinary electric accessory, and includes a blade piece portion 38c and a second starting port solenoid 38b (see FIG. 3) for operating the blade piece portion 38c. Prepare. When the wing piece portion 38c stands upright, the second starting port 38 is in a normal state (first mode) where the possibility of entering a game ball is relatively low (see the dotted line in FIG. 2), and the wing piece portion 38c. When is open to the left, the game ball is in an open state (second mode) in which the possibility of entering the game ball is higher than the normal state (see the solid line in FIG. 2). In this embodiment, in a normal state in which the wing piece portion 38c is upright, it is configured such that it is impossible to enter the game ball into the second starting port 38.

  The special winning opening 44 is a variable ball receiving opening provided as a special electric accessory, and includes an opening / closing plate 44c and a special winning opening solenoid 44b (see FIG. 3) for operating the opening / closing plate 44c. The special winning opening 44 is normally closed by a closing plate 44c that is closed by the opening / closing plate 44c and does not accept a game ball. In the big hit game (specific game), the special winning opening solenoid 44b (see FIG. 3), the open / close plate 44c is actuated and opened to the near side, so that an open state (open state) in which a game ball can be easily received is obtained. A large winning opening switch 44a (see FIG. 3) for detecting the entering of a game ball and counting the number of the balls is attached to the large winning opening 44. In the present embodiment, as a process for the big hit game, one round is taken until a predetermined time (for example, 25 seconds) elapses before the big winning opening switch 44a counts 10 game balls or 10 balls. The big prize opening 44 is opened, and the opening operation of the big prize opening 44 is repeated until the prescribed round. In addition, between each round, the special winning opening 44 is closed for a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds).

  As illustrated in the configuration diagram of FIG. 4, the symbol display device 40 includes a normal symbol display device 41 that can display and stop displaying a normal symbol, and a special symbol display device that can display and stop displaying a special symbol. 42, and a round display device 43 that displays a symbol indicating the specified number of rounds (maximum number of rounds) of the jackpot game. The normal symbol display device 41 includes a left normal symbol display unit 41a and a right normal symbol display unit 41b configured using light emitting diodes (LEDs). In FIG. 5, an example of the display mode of the normal symbol display device 41 is shown. In the normal symbol display device 41, as shown in the figure, the left normal symbol display unit 41a and the right normal symbol display unit 41b are both turned off (see the first row from the top), and the left normal symbol display unit 41a is lit. The display mode in which the right normal symbol display unit 41b is turned off (see the second step from the top) and the display mode in which the left normal symbol display unit 41a is turned off and the right normal symbol display unit 41b is turned on (see the third step from the top) In addition, there are four display modes of the display mode (see the fourth row from the top) in which both the left normal symbol display unit 41a and the right normal symbol display unit 41b are lit. When the normal symbol display device 41 detects that the game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gate 32, the normal symbol display device 41 variably displays the normal symbol by sequentially switching the four display modes, and the variable display execution time (variation time) ), The normal symbol is stopped and displayed in any one of the above display modes. At this time, when the display mode of the normal symbols that are stopped and displayed is a specific display mode (for example, the display mode shown in the fourth row from the top), the second start port 38 is set as a hit for a certain time (for example, 0. 0). For 5 seconds). When the game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gate 32 during the normal symbol fluctuation display, the normal symbol fluctuation display is held up to four times, and when the current fluctuation display ends, it is held. The variable display is digested sequentially.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the special symbol display device 42 includes a first special symbol display unit 42 a and a second special symbol display unit 42 b configured using a seven-segment display. A plurality of display modes (up to 128) are expressed by combinations with light extinction. The special symbol display device 42 corresponds to either the first special symbol display unit 42a or the second special symbol display unit 42b when a ball entering either the first start port 36 or the second start port 38 is detected. When the display state of the special symbol display unit is sequentially switched, the special symbol (identification information, first identification information) is variably displayed. The special symbol is stopped and displayed in the display mode. At this time, when the display mode of the special symbol that is stopped and displayed is a specific display mode (winning special symbol), it is a big hit. In the present embodiment, the first special symbol display unit 42a is a display unit that variably displays the special symbol based on the game ball entering the first starting port 36, and the second special symbol display unit 42b is the second special symbol display unit 42b. It is a display unit that variably displays special symbols based on the game balls entering the start opening 38. Hereinafter, in particular, the special symbol displayed on the first special symbol display unit 42a is also referred to as a first special symbol (special diagram 1), and the special symbol displayed on the second special symbol display unit 42b is referred to as a second special symbol (special symbol). Also called FIG. In FIG. 6, an example of the display mode of the special symbol display device 42 at the time of big hit is shown. As shown in the drawing, the special symbol (the first normal big hit symbol) that becomes the first normal big hit is the display mode in which the upper right, lower right, and lower left vertical bar segments in the first special symbol display section 42a are lit. 2 There is a display mode in which the middle horizontal bar segment and the upper right and lower left vertical bar segments in the special symbol display section 42b are lit (see the first row from the top). In addition, the special symbol (first probability variable big hit symbol) that becomes the first probability variation big hit is a display mode in which the upper horizontal bar segment and the lower right and lower left vertical bar segments in the first special symbol display section 42a are lit. There is a display mode in which the upper horizontal bar segment and the upper left and lower left vertical bar segments in the second special symbol display section 42b are lit (see the second column from the top). In addition, the special symbol (second probability variation big hit symbol) that becomes the second probability variation big hit is a display mode in which the upper horizontal bar segment and the lower right vertical bar segment in the first special symbol display unit 42a are lit, 2 There is a display mode in which the upper and lower horizontal bar segments and the lower left vertical bar segment in the special symbol display section 42b are lit (see the third row from the top). In addition, the display mode of the special symbol at the time of the big hit is not limited to the above mode, and may be displayed in any manner, and the type of the display mode of the special symbol at the time of the big hit is not limited to one type. It is good also as what prepares a kind. When the game ball enters the first start opening 36 during the special symbol variation display, the first special symbol variation display is held up to four times and when the game ball enters the second start aperture 38 The variable display of the second special symbol is suspended up to a maximum of 4 times. Then, when the current variation display is finished, the variation display of the special symbol held is sequentially digested. As will be described later, the number of holdings of the variable display of the first special symbol is displayed by the first holding symbol 35a, and the number of holdings of the variable display of the second special symbol is displayed by the second holding symbol 35b.

  Here, in the first normal jackpot, a jackpot game (specific game) in which the opening operation of the jackpot 44 is repeated over a predetermined number of rounds (for example, 16 rounds) is performed, and after the jackpot game ends, The probability that the result of determining whether or not a special symbol is a big hit (probability per special symbol) is set to a low probability state, and the special symbol and the normal symbol are displayed until the special symbol is displayed for a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times). The second start port when the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is shortened and the probability that the result of the normal symbol's success / failure determination becomes a hit (probability per ordinary symbol) becomes higher than the low probability state and the normal symbol is stopped and displayed. This is a jackpot mode (a jackpot mode in which a low probability electric support state is set after a big hit game) in which a state with electric support with an open time of 38 is extended is set. In addition, in the first probability variation jackpot, a big hit game in which the opening operation of the big winning opening 44 is repeated over a predetermined number of rounds (for example, 16 rounds) is performed, and after the big hit game ends, a predetermined number of times (for example, Until the special symbol variation display (10,000 times) is performed, a high probability state in which the probability per special symbol is higher than the low probability state is set, and the variation time of the special symbol and the normal symbol is shortened and A big hit mode (high probability electric power after a big hit game) that sets a state with electric support that the opening time of the second start port 38 is extended when the hit probability becomes higher than the low probability state and the normal symbol is stopped and displayed. A big hit mode for setting a support state). Further, in the second probability variation jackpot, a jackpot game is performed in which the opening operation of the jackpot 44 is repeated over a number of rounds (for example, five rounds) smaller than a predetermined number of rounds, and after the jackpot game ends, Similar to the first probability variation big hit, this is a big hit mode in which a state with high probability electric support is set. Hereinafter, a gaming state having a low probability per special figure is also referred to as a special low probability state, and a gaming state having a high probability per special figure is also referred to as a special high probability state. In addition, a gaming state in which the probability per base figure is in a low probability state is also referred to as a normal state low probability state, and a gaming state in which the probability per base figure is in a high probability state is also referred to as a general figure high probability state. Furthermore, a gaming state in which the variation time of the special symbol and the normal symbol is shortened is also referred to as a time-shortening state, and a gaming state in which the opening time of the second start port 38 is extended is also referred to as an open-extended state. In the present embodiment, the electric support state is a state in which the possibility of entering a game ball into the second starting port 38 is increased, and there are three states: a normal high probability state, a short time state, and an open extended state. Although all the states are generated, any one or two of the three states may be generated.

  The effect display device 34 is configured as a display device such as a liquid crystal display, and various effect displays such as a change display of effect symbols, a reach effect, and a notice effect are performed on the display screen. As shown in the screen configuration illustrated in FIG. 7, the effect display device 34 of the present embodiment has three effect symbols (pseudo special symbols) arranged side by side and composed of characters and numbers. , Identification information, second identification information) 34L, 34M, 34R and a background symbol (not shown). The effect symbols 34L, 34M, and 34R are displayed near the center of the display area of the effect display device 34. The effect display device 34 displays the three effect symbols 34L, 34M, and 34R in a variable manner when the game ball enters the first start port 36 and when the game ball enters the second start port 38. . The production symbols 34L, 34M, and 34R are variably displayed so as to scroll at a high speed from the top to the bottom when the variation display is started, and when the execution time (variation time) of the variation display elapses, the effect on the left is displayed. The symbols 34L, the effect symbol 34R on the right, and the effect symbol 34M in the middle are stopped and displayed in this order. At this time, when the left effect symbol 34L and the right effect symbol 34R do not coincide with each other, a simple disengagement without reach is reached, and when the left effect symbol 34L and the right effect symbol 34R coincide with each other, reach is reached. Then, when the middle production symbol 34M is stopped with a predetermined reach production, if the middle production symbol 34M and the right and left production symbols 34L and 34R do not match, the reach production pattern is lost. A big hit occurs when 34M and the left and right effect symbols 34L, 34R coincide. The result of success / failure of the effect symbol displayed on the effect display device 34 is basically the result of the success / failure of the special symbol (first special symbol, second special symbol) displayed by the special symbol display device 42 described above. And corresponding.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 7, the effect display device 34 blinks (changes display) in accordance with the change display of the special symbol, and lights up (stops display) in a predetermined pattern in accordance with the stop display of the special symbol. It also has a judgment symbol. The determination symbol has a first determination symbol 34a associated with the first special symbol and a second determination symbol 34b associated with the second special symbol, and each of the left corners of the display screen of the effect display device 34 ( It is displayed smaller than the production symbols 34L, 34M, 34R (second identification information) at a position away from the center of the display area. Specifically, the first determination symbol 34a and the second determination symbol 34b are stopped and displayed at the first symbol (for example, the symbol “◯”) based on the corresponding special symbol being stopped and displayed at the jackpot symbol. Based on the fact that the stop symbol is displayed with the off symbol, the stop symbol is displayed with the second symbol (for example, the symbol “x”).

  Further, the effect display device 34 includes a launch area notification display unit 34c that indicates which of the game areas 31 should be ejected with a game ball depending on the current game state. The firing area notification display unit 34c is in a gaming state where the current gaming state requires left-handed (launching to the first area of the gaming area 31), which will be described later (in the present embodiment, in a state without an electric support that is not a big hit game ( In a normal gaming state) or in an electric support state, and in a gaming state that requires a right strike (launch to the second area of the gaming area 31) (in this embodiment, a big hit game). Thus, display is performed in different display modes. Specifically, when the current game state is a game state that requires left-handed (launching of the game area 31 to the first area), it is displayed in the first mode (“left arrow” image). When the game state requires right strike (launching of the game area 31 to the second area), the game is displayed in the second mode (image of “right arrow”). In the present embodiment, the firing region notification display unit 34c always displays in one of the display modes, and the player can view the firing region notification display unit 34c to determine whether the player is playing a game or not. Even in a gaming state, it is possible to confirm the firing direction (gaming state). It should be noted that the launch area notification display unit 34c is in an advantageous state (a big hit game, a special high probability state, a normal high probability state, a short time state, an open extended state) when the special symbol is not variably displayed. No display may be performed during non-games, such as when the player is not firing a game ball. In the present embodiment, the launch area notification display unit 34c is provided in the effect display device 34 controlled by the sub-control board 90 (sub-control unit). The symbol display device 40 may be provided.

  In the effect display device 34, a status bar 35 for displaying game information and effect information is displayed in the lowermost area of the display screen partitioned from the area where the effect symbols 34L, 34M, and 34R are variably displayed. In this status bar 35, a first reserved symbol 35a and a second reserved symbol 35b are displayed as game information. The first reserved symbol 35a is displayed one by one in order from the left whenever a game ball enters the first starting port 36 while the first special symbol or the second special symbol is being displayed. Every time the display is started, the display is erased in the reverse order from that at the time of starting entry. The second reserved symbol 35b is also displayed one by one in order from the left whenever a game ball enters the second starting port 38 while the first special symbol or the second special symbol is displayed. Every time the display is started, the display is erased in the reverse order from that at the time of starting entry. The effect information displayed on the status bar 35 will be described later.

  In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment configured as described above, the first start port 36 is disposed below the effect display device 34 (center accessory 49), and the player can play a game in a normal game that is not a big hit game. By rotating the firing handle 18 (so-called left-handed) so that the ball flows down to the left side of the game area 31 (left side area of the effect display device 34), the game ball enters the first start port 36. Can do. Further, the normal symbol operating gate 32 and the second starting port 38 are arranged on the left side of the effect display device 34, and the player can pass the game ball to the normal symbol operating gate 32 by making a left strike. When the second start opening 38 is opened due to the normal symbol being hit, the player can make the game ball enter the second start opening 38 by continuing left-handing. Furthermore, the big winning opening 44 is arranged in the lower right part of the game area 31, and when the big hit game is started, the player performs a so-called right-handed shot by rotating the launch handle 18 to the right to the maximum to fire the game ball. Thus, the game ball can flow down to the right side of the game area 31 (the right side area of the effect display device 34) and enter the big winning opening 44 that has been opened.

[Configuration of control circuit]
Next, the configuration of the control circuit of the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment will be described with reference mainly to FIG. As shown in FIG. 3, the control circuit of the pachinko machine 10 includes a main control board 70 that controls the basic progress of the game, a payout control board 80 that controls the payout of prize balls and ball rentals, The control board includes a sub-control board 90 that controls the overall control of various effects performed along with the progress, and a control board such as a launch control board 100 that controls the game ball. These control boards include a CPU that executes various logic operations and calculation operations, a ROM that stores various programs and data executed by the CPU, a RAM that temporarily stores data when the programs are executed, and various controls. A timer that measures the necessary time (system timer), a peripheral device interface (PIO) for exchanging data with peripheral devices, an oscillator that outputs a clock for CPU operations, and a watch that monitors CPU runaway Various peripheral LSIs such as a dog timer and a CTC (counter timer circuit) that periodically generates an interrupt signal are connected to each other by a bus. In FIG. 3, only the CPU 70 a, ROM 70 b, and RAM 70 c of the main control board 70 among the various devices mounted on each control board are shown, and the other parts are not shown. FIG. 8 is a block diagram showing an outline of the configuration of the sub-control board 90 that forms part of the control circuit.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the main control board 70 receives signals from the first start port switch 36a and the second start port switch 38a as signals necessary for controlling the basic progress of the game. A ball entry signal is directly input, and a passing signal from the gate switch 32a, a ball entry signal from the big prize opening switch 44a, a ball entry signal from the general prize opening switch 45a, and the like are inputted via the relay terminal plate 72. ing. From the main control board 70, a relay terminal board receives a control signal to the symbol display board 40a for controlling the display of the symbol display device 40, a drive signal to the second start opening solenoid 38b, a drive signal to the big prize opening solenoid 44b, and the like. 72 is output. The main control board 70 communicates with the payout control board 80, the sub control board 90, and the launch control board 100 (communication via the payout control board 80), and various command signals (commands, drive signals, etc.) and data. We are exchanging.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the payout control board 80 directly receives a detection signal from a frame opening switch 81 for detecting the opening of the front frame 11 as a signal necessary for performing control related to payout of award balls and ball rentals. An input operation signal from the ball lending button 24 or the return button 25 is input via the ball lending display board 82 and the relay terminal board 83, and from the pre-payout switch 84 and the post-payout switch 85 for detecting the payout of the prize ball. A detection signal is input via the relay terminal board 87. From the payout control board 80, a drive signal to the payout motor 86 for paying out the prize balls is output via the relay terminal board 87. The payout control board 80 communicates with the main control board 70 and the launch control board 100, and exchanges various command signals and data.

  As shown in FIG. 8, the sub-control board 90 includes a CPU 90a, a ROM 90b, a RAM 90c, and the like, and receives various command signals from the main control board 70 and produces a game according to the commands. The sub-control board 90 emits an effect display control board 91 that controls the effect display device 34, an amplifier board 92 that drives the various speakers 28a and 28b, and frame lamps (LED lamps) 93a and 93b provided on the front frame 11. Determination to detect the operation (input) of the determination button 26a by the player provided on the decoration drive board 93 and the determination button 26a for driving the decoration motor 93c for operating the movable combination in the center combination 49 An operation signal (detection signal) from the button operation detection switch 27a or an operation signal (detection signal) from the cross button operation detection switch 27b provided on the cross button 26b to detect the operation (input) of the cross button 26b by the player is input. An effect button board 94 to be connected is connected. The determination button operation detection switch 27a and the cross button operation detection switch 27b are collectively referred to as “operation detection switch 27” (input detection means, operation detection means).

  Here, the effects controlled by the sub-control board 90 of the present embodiment are effects screens (display screens) displayed on the effect display device 34, voices output from the various speakers 28a and 28b, and frame lamps 93a and 93b. It is performed by light emitted, movement of a movable accessory, or the like. In this embodiment, the player can set the volume of the various speakers 28a and 28b and the brightness of the screen (backlight) of the effect display device 34 and the frame lamps 93a and 93b. Collectively, it is referred to as a “production environment”. In the present embodiment, the volume level and the brightness level can be set in 5 levels from a minimum value (value 1) to a maximum value (value 5). In addition, on the status bar 35 of the effect display device 34, an effect environment setting state pattern 35c indicating the set value of the effect environment is displayed as the effect information described above (see FIG. 7). The production environment setting state symbol 35c is a symbol imitating a speaker and indicating a volume (maximum value 5 in FIG. 7), and a symbol imitating a lamp is a luminance (a value 2 that is one step brighter than the minimum value in FIG. 7). Show.

  The firing control board 100 detects a detection signal from the touch sensor 18a, an operation signal from the firing stop switch 18b, a detection signal from the lower tray full switch 102 that detects that the game ball is full in the lower tray 16 and the like. And a pulse signal for driving is output to the firing motor 19. The launch control board 100 drives the launch motor 19 to launch a game ball when the launch handle 18 is rotated, the touch sensor 18a is on, the launch stop switch 18b is off, and the lower tray full switch 102 is off. When either the touch sensor 18a is turned off, the firing stop switch 18b is turned on, or the lower tray full tank switch 102 is turned on, the driving of the firing motor 19 is stopped and the launch of the game ball is stopped. Further, the launch control board 100 communicates with the main control board 70 via the payout control board 80, and data regarding the operation state of the launch handle 18 such as a detection signal from the touch sensor 18 a is sent via the payout control board 80. Transmit to the main control board 70.

[Main control processing]
Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment thus configured will be described. FIG. 9 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a main control process executed by the CPU 70a of the main control board 70. This process is executed when the power of the pachinko machine 10 is turned on. The main control process includes a power-on process required for power-on such as an initialization process (S100), a game start process (S110), a normal symbol game process (S120), and a normal symbol-based game process (S130). ), Special symbol game processing (S140), and jackpot game processing (S150). In the present embodiment, since the time required for the processes of S110 to S150 is about 4 msec, these processes are repeatedly executed at intervals of about 4 msec. The main control board 70 advances the entire game of the pachinko machine 10 by transmitting various commands to the control board in charge and executing the processes according to the commands in accordance with the execution of these processes.

[Game start processing]
In the game start process of S110, the CPU 70a of the main control board 70 first starts various sensors (gate switch 32a, first start port switch 36a, second start port switch 38a, big prize port switch 44a, general prize port switch 45a, etc.). ) And stored in a predetermined state storage area of the RAM 70c, or various kinds of determination information (a jackpot determination random number, a jackpot symbol determination random number, a reach random number, a random number for variation pattern determination, and a normal symbol determination) Update random numbers for judgment). Subsequently, it is determined whether or not a game ball is detected by a switch related to the entry of the game ball (the first start port switch 36a, the second start port switch 38a, the big winning port switch 44a, the general winning port switch 45a, etc.). If it is determined that it has been detected, the number of prize balls to be paid out is calculated and saved as prize ball information in a predetermined prize ball information storage area of the RAM 70c. Ball information) is transmitted to the payout control board 80, and the game start process is terminated. When the payout control board 80 receives the award ball number designation command, the payout motor 86 is driven to pay out the game balls one by one, and the game balls paid out by the pre-payout switch 84 and the post-payout switch 85 are detected. Each time a prize ball payout process is performed to decrement the prize ball information (the number of unpaid game balls) by one value. This award ball payout process is repeatedly executed until the award ball information reaches a value of 0. When a game ball is detected and a new award ball number designation command is received from the main control board 70, the prize ball is received. The process is repeated until the information becomes zero. When the game start process ends, the process returns to the main control process and proceeds to the next normal symbol game process of S120.

[Normal design game processing]
In the normal symbol game process of S120, the CPU 70a of the main control board 70 first determines whether or not the normal symbol hold is not the value 0, that is, the value 1 or more. The normal symbol is determined by decrementing only, and the normal symbol (see FIG. 5) to be stopped is determined based on the result of the determination. The normal symbol success / failure determination is performed using a normal symbol success / failure random number acquired based on the passing of the game ball through the normal symbol operation gate 32 and a normal symbol per-determination table. In some cases, a low-probability normal symbol per-decision table is used with a low probability of hit (for example, about 0.8%). A normal symbol per table determination table is used. Further, when the result of the determination is successful, the symbol is determined as a symbol for stopping and displaying the winning symbol, and when the result of determining whether or not the result is incorrect, the symbol is determined as a symbol for stopping and displaying any of the symbols that are lost. Then, the variation time of the normal symbol is set, the variation display of the normal symbol is started, and waiting for the variation time to elapse. The setting of the fluctuation time is set to a long time (for example, 30 seconds) when in the state without electric support, and is shortened to a short time (for example, 1 second) when in the state with electric support. When the variation time has elapsed, the normal symbol is stopped and displayed with the determined symbol, and when the symbol that has been stopped is a winning symbol, the opening time of the second starting port 38 is set and the opening of the second starting port 38 is started. The normal symbol game process is temporarily terminated, and when the stopped and displayed symbol is out of the symbol, the normal symbol game process is terminated without doing anything. The opening time of the second start port 38 is set to a short time (for example, 0.5 seconds) when there is no electric support, and is extended to a long time (for example, 5 seconds) when there is an electric support. Further, as described above, the second starting port 38 is opened by driving the second starting port solenoid 38b to open the blade portion 38c to the left. When the normal symbol game process ends, the process returns to the main control process and proceeds to the next normal symbol game process of S130.

[Game processing per normal symbol]
In the normal symbol game process of S130, the CPU 70a of the main control board 70 has reached the set time set in the normal symbol game process for the elapsed time (open elapsed time) after the second start port 38 starts to open. Whether a predetermined number (e.g., 8) of game balls are in the second starting port 38 or not. When it is determined that the elapsed time has not reached the set time and a specified number of game balls have not entered the second start port 38, the game processing per normal symbol is performed while the second start port 38 is kept open. Exit once. On the other hand, it is determined that the elapsed elapsed time has reached the set time, or it is determined that the specified number of game balls have already entered the second start port 38 even before the elapsed elapsed time has reached the set time. Then, the driving of the second start port solenoid 38b is stopped, and the game process per ordinary symbol is finished. When the normal symbol per game process is completed, the process returns to the main control process and proceeds to the next special symbol game process of S140.

[Special design game processing]
The special symbol game process of S140 is executed according to the flowcharts shown in FIGS. When the special symbol game process is executed, the CPU 70a of the main control board 70 first inputs a detection signal from the first start port switch 36a to determine whether or not a game ball has entered the first start port 36. Determine (S200). If it is determined that a game ball has entered the first start port 36, it is determined whether or not the current number of reserved special symbols is smaller than the upper limit value (value 4 in this embodiment) (S202). . When it is determined that the number of retained first special symbols is less than the upper limit value, the number of retained first special symbols is incremented by 1 (S204), and information for determination is acquired to obtain predetermined information for determination in the RAM 70c. The data is stored in the storage area (S206), and the first special symbol hold occurrence command is transmitted to the sub-control board 90 (S208). Here, as the determination information acquired in S206, the big hit determination random number used in the big hit determination performed based on the entrance of the game ball into the first start port 36, or the result of the big hit determination is the big hit Information such as a jackpot symbol determining random number for determining the jackpot symbol to be stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 42a, a variation pattern determining random number for determining the variation pattern of the first special symbol, and the like. . Further, the first special symbol hold time command includes a first special symbol hold number designation command for displaying the hold number on the first hold symbol 35 a in the display screen of the effect display device 34. If it is determined in S200 that no game ball has entered the first start opening 36, or if it is determined in S202 that the number of reserved special symbols has reached the upper limit, the processing of S204 to S208 is skipped. Then, the process proceeds to the next step S210.

  Subsequently, a detection signal from the second start port 38a is input to determine whether or not a game ball has entered the second start port 38 (S210). If it is determined that a game ball has entered the second start port 38, it is determined whether or not the current number of reserved second special symbols is less than the upper limit value (value 4 in this embodiment) (S212). . When it is determined that the number of reserved special symbols is less than the upper limit, the number of reserved special symbols is incremented by 1 (S214), and information for determination is acquired to obtain predetermined information for determination in the RAM 70c. The data is stored in the storage area (S216), and the second special symbol hold occurrence command is transmitted to the sub-control board 90 (S218). Here, as the determination information acquired in S216, the big hit determination random number used for the big hit determination performed based on the game ball entering the second start port 38 or the result of the big hit determination is a big hit. In this case, information such as a jackpot symbol determining random number for determining the jackpot symbol to be stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display means 42b and a variation pattern determining random number for determining the variation pattern of the second special symbol can be exemplified. . The second special symbol hold occurrence command includes a second special symbol hold number designation command for displaying the hold number on the second hold symbol 35b in the display screen of the effect display device 34. If it is determined in S210 that no game ball has entered the second starting port 38, or if it is determined in S212 that the number of second special symbols has reached the upper limit value, the processing of S214 to S218 is skipped. Then, the process proceeds to the next step S220.

  Next, it is determined whether or not a big hit game is being played (S220), whether or not any of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is in a variable display (S222), the first special symbol and the second special symbol. It is determined whether any of them is in the stop display time (S224). If it is determined that a big hit game is in progress, the special symbol game process is terminated, and the process returns to the main control process to proceed to the next big hit game process of S150. On the other hand, if it is determined that neither the first special symbol nor the second special symbol is in the variable display, and neither the first special symbol nor the second special symbol is in the stop display time, it is not in the big hit game. 2. It is determined whether or not the number of reserved special symbols is 0 (S226). If it is determined that the second special symbol hold number is not 0, the oldest determination information of the second special symbol determination information (big hit determination random number) stored in the determination information storage area (RAM 70c) is determined. Reading (S228), the second special symbol variation display related process is executed (S230), and the special symbol game process is temporarily terminated.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the second special symbol hold number is 0, it is determined whether or not the first special symbol hold number is 0 (S232). If it is determined that the number of holds of the first special symbol is not 0, the oldest determination information among the determination information (big hit determination random number) of the first special symbol stored in the determination information storage area (RAM 70c) Reading (S234), the first special symbol variation display related processing is executed (S236), and the special symbol game processing is temporarily terminated. When the number of holds of the first special symbol is also 0, it is determined whether or not a non-game designation command has not been transmitted (S238). If it is determined that a non-game designation command has not been transmitted yet, the special symbol game processing is performed as it is. When it is determined that the non-game designation command has not been transmitted, the non-game designation command is transmitted to the sub-control board 90 (S240), and the special symbol game process is terminated. As a result, it is determined in S226 and S232 that both the number of reserved symbols of the second special symbol and the number of reserved symbols of the first special symbol are 0, and when the determination of S238 is made for the first time, non-game designation The command is transmitted to the sub-control board 90. After the non-game designation command is once transmitted, it is determined in S238 that the non-game designation command is not yet transmitted, and the non-game designation command is not transmitted to the sub control board 90. On the other hand, in S226 to S236, when neither the number of reservations of the first special symbol nor the number of reservations of the second special symbol is 0, the variable display (digestion of the reservation) of the second special symbol is preferentially executed (special). Figure 2 priority fluctuation). Details of the variable display related process will be described below. The first special symbol variation display related process and the second special symbol variation display related process are both executed in common, and will be described with reference to a common flowchart (the flowchart in FIG. 13).

  In the variation display related process, first, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is on, that is, whether the current gaming state is a high probability state or a low probability state (S300). When the probability change flag is off, that is, when the current gaming state is in a low probability state, a big hit determination is performed using the big hit determination random number read in S228 or S234 and the low probability big hit determination table (S302). When it is ON, that is, when the current gaming state is a high probability state, a big hit determination is performed using the read big hit determination random number and the high probability big hit determination table (S304), and whether or not the determination result is a big hit. Determination is made (S306). An example of the big hit determination table is shown in FIG. FIG. 14A shows a low probability jackpot determination table, and FIG. 14B shows a high probability jackpot determination table. In the low probability jackpot determination table, the big hit determination random number is a value 60 or 61 out of the values 0 to 796 (big hit probability of 1 / 398.5). In the high probability jackpot determination table, the hit determination random number is The value 0 to 796 was assumed to be a big hit when the value was 60 to 79 (a big hit probability of 1 / 39.85). In this embodiment, a common big hit determination table is used for the first special symbol and the second special symbol.

  When the result of the big hit determination is determined to be a big hit in S306, the big hit symbol determining random number is read from the determination information storage area (RAM 70c) (S308), and the big hit symbol to be stopped and displayed based on the read big hit symbol determining random number is read. Select and decide (S310). Here, for determining the jackpot symbol of the first special symbol, the jackpot symbol determination table of the first special symbol illustrated in FIG. 15 is used, and for determining the jackpot symbol of the second special symbol is illustrated in FIG. The big special symbol determination table of the second special symbol is used.

  In the big special symbol determination table of the first special symbol, as shown in FIG. 15, the first symbol on the left side of FIG. “First normal big hit” (appearance probability of about 40%), when the big hit symbol determining random number is a value 102 to 203, the symbol on the left side of FIG. 6 (appearance probability of about 40%), when the big hit symbol determination random number is a value 204 to 255, the symbol on the left side of FIG. 6 is selected and becomes the “second probability variation big hit” (about 20% Appearance probability). Also, in the big special symbol determination table of the second special symbol, as shown in FIG. 16, when the random number for big hit symbol determination is a value 0 to 101 among the values 0 to 255, the symbol on the first stage on the right side of FIG. 6 is selected. 6 becomes the “first normal jackpot” (appearance probability of about 40%), and when the jackpot symbol determining random number is between 102 and 229, the symbol on the second stage on the right side of FIG. "Big jackpot" (appearance probability of about 50%), and when the random number for determining the big hit symbol is 230 to 255, the symbol on the third stage on the right side of FIG. 6 is selected and becomes "second probability variation big hit" (about 10 % Appearance probability). In this way, the second special symbol jackpot symbol determination table has a higher probability of appearance of the “first probability variation jackpot” (16R jackpot) than the first special symbol jackpot symbol determination table. The appearance probability of “big hit” (5R big hit) is low. For this reason, the game according to the second special symbol has a larger expected value of the winning ball that can be obtained by the big hit game than the game according to the first special symbol, and a big hit game advantageous to the player is performed. As a result, the game proceeds in an advantageous manner to the player.

  Further, if it is determined in S306 that the result of the big hit determination is not a big hit, since it is a loss, a loss symbol is determined (S312). Although the detailed explanation is omitted, for example, the winning symbol can be set using a jackpot symbol determining random number and a not-showing symbol determining table. Of course, if a losing symbol determining random number is acquired separately from the jackpot symbol determining random number, it can be set using the losing symbol determining random number and the losing symbol determining table.

  When the stop symbol is determined in this way, a variation pattern table setting process for setting a variation pattern table is executed (S314). In this variation pattern table setting process, the big hit variation pattern table shown in FIG. 17 is set when the result of the big hit determination in S302 and S304 of the fluctuation display related processing is a big hit, and the fluctuation reduction flag is turned off when it is not a big hit. If there is, the deviation variation pattern table for the state without electric support shown in FIG. 18A is set, and if the variation shortening flag is not turned off but on, the deviation variation pattern for electric support with state shown in FIG. This is done by setting a table.

  As shown in FIG. 17, in the jackpot variation pattern table, various variation patterns (variation times) are provided in association with values 0 to 255 of variation pattern determination random numbers. As shown in FIG. In the table, various fluctuation patterns (fluctuation times) are provided in association with the hold number and fluctuation pattern determination random numbers 0 to 255. When the special symbol is variably displayed, one variation pattern is selected using these variation pattern tables. Among the variation patterns, the variation patterns P01, P02, P06, and P07 are respectively associated with normal variations A to D that variably display the effect symbols without the reach effect, and the change pattern P03 is associated with the reach effect. Normal reach for variably displaying the production symbol is associated, and the variation pattern P04 varies the production symbol with an effect (for example, a battle production in which a teammate character confronts an enemy character) with a higher expectation of winning than normal reach. The super-reach to be displayed is associated, and the change pattern P05 changes the effect design with an effect (such as an effect of developing a story using a friend character) that has a higher expectation of winning than normal reach or super reach. The story reach to be displayed is associated. In the big hit fluctuation pattern table, the random fluctuation for determining the fluctuation pattern is not associated with the normal fluctuation without the reach effect so that the player can have a higher expectation of hitting than when it is out of reach. Among fluctuations accompanied by effects, many fluctuation pattern determination random numbers are associated with the fluctuation pattern P04 (super reach) and the fluctuation pattern P05 (story reach). In the deviation variation pattern table for the no power support state of FIG. 18A, the variation pattern varies depending on whether the number of holdings is 1, value 2 or value 3, and value 4 to value 8. Fluctuation pattern determination random numbers are associated with each other, and in the out-fluctuation variation pattern table for the electric support state of FIG. 18 (b), the number of holdings is 1 or 2 and the values 3 to 8 Different variation pattern determination random numbers are associated with each variation pattern. In the deviation fluctuation pattern table, the average fluctuation time is shorter for the state with electric support in FIG. 18B than for the state without electric support in FIG. The fluctuation times of the normal fluctuation patterns P01, P02, P06, and P07 are set and the fluctuation pattern determination random numbers are associated with the fluctuation patterns so that the average fluctuation time is shorter than when the number is small. ing. In the present embodiment, when the number of holdings is 1 with no electric support, the fluctuation pattern determination random numbers are not associated with the fluctuation patterns P01, P04, and P05, and the fluctuation time is 18 seconds. A variation pattern determining random number is associated with the pattern P02 (normal variation B) and the variation pattern P03 (normal reach) with a variation time of 30 seconds. For this reason, when the hold is not stored (the hold number is a value of 0) and the hold occurs (when the hold number is changed from the value 0 to the value 1), the change of the change display of the special symbol is performed. As a time, at least 18 seconds are secured. As will be described later, this fluctuation time is sufficient to set the production environment during the special symbol fluctuation display (during the symbol fluctuation production). Each variation pattern table shows a table storing a small number of patterns for convenience, but actually, a table storing a larger number of patterns (for example, 20 or more patterns) is used.

  When the variation pattern table is set, the variation pattern determination random number is read (S316), and the variation pattern is set using the read variation pattern determination random number and the set variation pattern table (S318). Then, the special symbol variation display is started (S320), the number of special symbols held is decremented by 1 (S322), a symbol variation start command is transmitted to the sub-control board 90 (S324), and the variation display is performed. The related process is terminated. In the processes of S320 and S322, when the target of the current variation display-related process is the first special symbol, the variation display of the first special symbol is started and the number of the first special symbol held is decremented by a value of 1. It becomes processing. On the other hand, when the target of the current variation display related process is the second special symbol, the variation display of the second special symbol is started, and the number of holdings of the second special symbol is decremented by a value of 1. The symbol variation start command transmitted in S324 includes a big hit variation pattern, a variation time in the pattern (variation pattern designation command), and a big hit stop symbol (special symbol stop information designation command) when the big hit determination result is a big hit. When the result of the big hit determination is out, a deviation variation pattern, a variation time in the pattern (variation pattern designation command), and a deviation stop symbol (special symbol stop information designation command) are included. Receiving the symbol variation start command, the sub-control board 90 analyzes the command, determines the content of the effect to be performed on the screen of the effect display device 34 based on the analysis result, and generates a control signal (effect command) according to the determination. ) To the effect display control board 91 to control the effect display device 34. When the special symbol variation display is started, the determination information related to the variation display (acquisition information, hold information) is cleared from the determination information storage area.

  Returning to the special symbol game process of FIGS. 10 to 12, when the special symbol game process is executed after the variation display of the special symbol (the first special symbol or the second special symbol) is started, the first special game process is executed in S222. Since it is determined that either the symbol or the second special symbol is in the variable display, the CPU 70a of the main control board 70 determines whether or not the variable time has elapsed (S242). Since the variation time is determined according to the variation pattern of the special symbol, whether or not the variation time has passed is determined by determining the elapsed time since the variation display of the special symbol was started and the variation time corresponding to the variation pattern. This can be done by comparison. If it is determined that the variation time has not elapsed, the special symbol game process is temporarily terminated. If it is determined that the variation time has elapsed, the variation display of the special symbol being varied is stopped (S244), and a symbol stop command is transmitted to the sub-control board 90 (S246). The sub control board 90 (effect display control board 91) that has received this symbol stop command ends the symbol variation effect on the effect display device 34. Then, a stop display time is set (S248), and it is determined whether or not the stop display time has passed (S250). Here, the stop display time is an interval from when the special symbol variation display is stopped until the next variation display is started, and is set to 0.6 seconds, for example. If it is determined that the stop display time has not elapsed, the special symbol game process is temporarily terminated. When the special symbol game process is executed after the special symbol stop display is made, it is determined in S224 that the stop display time is in progress. If it is determined that has passed, it is determined whether or not the special symbol that is stopped and displayed is a jackpot symbol (S252).

  If it is determined in S252 that the game is a big hit symbol, the big hit game flag is turned on (S254) and a big hit game start designation command is transmitted to the sub-control board 90 (S256). Thereby, the big hit game start effect and the like are executed by the big hit game effect process by the sub control board 90. In addition, during the big hit game, in order to stop the probability variation function, the variation time shortening function, and the release extension function, the probability variation flag is turned off when the probability variation flag is on (S258, S260), and the variation is shortened when the variation shortening flag is on. The flag is turned off and the release extension flag is turned off (S262 to S266), the special symbol game process is terminated, and the process returns to the main control process and proceeds to the next big hit game process of S150.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S252 that the symbol is not a big hit symbol, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is on (S268). If it is determined that the probability variation flag is not on, the processing proceeds to the next step S278. If it is determined that the probability variation flag is ON, the probability variation counter is decremented by 1 (S270), and it is determined whether or not the probability variation counter is 0 (S272). Here, the probability variation counter indicates an upper limit value of the number of fluctuations of the special symbol that maintains the high probability state, and the value is set at the end of the jackpot game. If it is determined that the probability variation counter is not 0, the process proceeds to the next step S278 while maintaining the high probability state. If it is determined that the probability variation counter is 0, the probability variation flag is turned off (S274), and the game state designation is performed. The command is transmitted to the sub control board 90 (S276), and the process proceeds to the next step S278. Thereby, the gaming state of the pachinko machine 10 is changed from the high probability state to the low probability state. The gaming state designation command includes a setting state of a probability change flag indicating the current gaming state of the pachinko machine 10 and the like. The sub control board 90 that has received the gaming state designation command transmits, for example, an effect command indicating the gaming state to the effect display control board 91 to change the display of the background screen of the effect display device 34 from the high probability state to the low probability state. For example, change the process.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation shortening flag is on (S278). When the fluctuation shortening flag is not on, the special symbol game process is temporarily terminated as it is. When the fluctuation shortening flag is on, the fluctuation shortening counter is decremented by 1 (S280), and it is determined whether or not the fluctuation shortening counter is 0 (S282). Here, the fluctuation shortening counter indicates an upper limit value of the number of fluctuations of the special symbol that maintains the operating state of the fluctuation time shortening function (variation shortening of the special symbol and the normal symbol). The corresponding value is set. When the fluctuation shortening counter is not 0, the special symbol game process is temporarily terminated while maintaining the electric support state. When the fluctuation shortening counter is 0, the fluctuation shortening flag is turned off to end the electric support state. (S284), the release extension flag is turned off (S286), a game state designation command is transmitted to the sub-control board 90 (S288), and the special symbol game process is temporarily terminated. Thereby, the gaming state of the pachinko machine 10 is changed from the state with the electric support to the state without the electric support. Note that the gaming state designation command includes a setting status of a variation shortening flag and an opening extension flag indicating the current gaming state of the pachinko machine 10. The sub control board 90 that has received the game state designation command transmits, for example, an effect command indicating the game state to the effect display control board 91 to display the background screen of the effect display device 34 from the state with the electric support to the electric support. Perform processing such as changing to the state of none. In addition, in the first probability variation big hit and the second probability variation big hit, 10,000 times are set in the probability variation counter and the fluctuation shortening counter after the big hit is completed. It is usually not possible to determine 0 or the fluctuation shortening counter determines that the value is 0 in S282, and the high-probability state or the power support state does not end until the next big hit.

[Big hit game processing]
The big hit game process of S150 is executed according to the flowchart shown in FIG. When the jackpot game process of FIG. 19 is executed, the CPU 70a of the main control board 70 first determines whether or not the jackpot game flag is on, that is, whether or not the jackpot game is being played (S400). If it is determined that the big hit game flag is OFF, the big hit game process is terminated as it is. On the other hand, if it is determined that the big hit game flag is ON, it is determined whether or not the big winning opening 44 is open (S402), and if it is determined that the big winning opening 44 is closed (not open), It is determined whether or not it is the opening timing of the special winning opening 44 (S404). This determination is performed by determining whether or not a prescribed closing time (2 seconds in this embodiment) has elapsed. If it is determined that it is the opening timing of the big prize opening 44, the big prize opening solenoid 44b is driven and controlled so that the big prize opening 44 is opened (S406), and the big hit game processing is once ended. On the other hand, if it is determined in S404 that it is not the opening timing of the big winning opening 44, the big hit game processing is once ended.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S402 that the special winning opening 44 is open, it is determined whether or not it is the closing timing of the special winning opening 44 (S408). This determination is made by either a specified opening time (25 seconds in this embodiment) has elapsed or the number of game balls that have entered the special winning opening 44 has reached a specified number (10 in this embodiment). This is done by determining whether or not it is established. If it is determined that it is not the closing timing of the big prize opening 44, the big hit game process is temporarily ended while the big prize opening 44 is kept open. On the other hand, if it is determined that it is the closing timing of the big prize opening 44, the big prize opening solenoid 44b is driven and controlled so that the big prize opening 44 is closed (S410), and it is judged whether or not the big winning game end condition is satisfied. (S412). This determination is performed by determining whether or not the special winning opening 44 is opened according to the specified number of rounds. The prescribed number of rounds is 16 rounds for the first normal jackpot or the first probability variation jackpot, and 5 rounds for the second probability variation jackpot. If it is determined in S412 that the big hit game end condition is not satisfied, the big hit game processing is once ended. On the other hand, if it is determined that the big hit game end condition is satisfied, the big hit game end process illustrated in FIG. 20 is executed (S414), and the big hit game process is ended.

  In the big hit game end process of FIG. 20, the CPU 70a of the main control board 70 first turns the big hit game flag from on to off (S450), and the current big hit is a probability variable big hit (first probability variable big hit or second probability variable big hit). ) Is determined (S452). If it is determined that the current big hit is not a probable big hit but a normal big hit, the probable variation flag is kept off and the fluctuation shortening counter is set to 100 times (S454). Is set to 10,000 times to turn on the probability variation flag (S456, S458), and the fluctuation shortening counter is set to 10,000 times (S460). As described above, when the probability variation counter and the variation shortening counter are set to 10,000 times, the high probability state and the electric support state are substantially continued until the next big hit. When the fluctuation shortening counter is set in this way, the fluctuation shortening flag and the release extension flag are turned on (S462, S464), the big hit game end designation command and the game state designation command are transmitted to the sub control board 90 (S466), and the big hit game End processing is terminated. In addition, the sub control board 90 that has received the game state designation command, for example, transmits an effect command indicating the game state to the effect display control board 91 and displays the background screen of the effect display device 34 according to the game state at that time. The process etc. which are set to are performed.

  Next, processing executed by the sub control board 90 will be described. FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing an example of the effect control process executed by the CPU 90a of the sub control board 90. The effect control process includes a demonstration effect process (S500), a non-game effect environment setting process (S510), a symbol variation effect process (S520), a game effect environment setting process (S530), and a jackpot game effect. This is performed by repeatedly executing the process (S540). In the jackpot game effect process of S540, when the jackpot game start designation command transmitted by the main control board 70 in the process of S256 of the special symbol game process of FIG. 12 is received, the jackpot fanfare screen is displayed on the effect display device 34. When the big hit game start effect is displayed and the big hit game end designation command transmitted by the main control board 70 is received in the process of S466 of the big hit game end process of FIG. The screen is displayed and the big hit game end effect is executed. In these effect processes, in accordance with the screen display of the effect display device 34, a driving signal is output to the amplifier board 92 so that sound is output from the speakers 28a, 28b, and decorative driving is performed so that the frame lamps 93a, 93b emit light. A drive signal is output to the substrate 93.

[Demo production process]
The demonstration effect process of S500 is executed according to the flowchart shown in FIG. When the demonstration effect process is executed, the CPU 90a of the sub-control board 90 first determines whether or not the demonstration effect is being performed (S600). Is determined (S602). After receiving the non-game designation command transmitted by the main control board 70 in the process of S240 of the special symbol game process of FIG. 11, the main control board 70 is processed in the processes of S208 and S218 of the special symbol game process of FIG. The CPU 90a of the sub-control board 90 determines that the game is not in a game until the on-hold command is transmitted. If it is determined in S602 that the game is not being played, the demonstration effect process is terminated. If it is determined that the game is not being played, it is determined whether or not the demonstration effect start condition is satisfied (S604). The demonstration effect start condition is, for example, that the demonstration effect is not executed during non-game (including after the demonstration effect once executed), and the effect button 26 by the player (decision button 26a, cross button 26b). It is determined that the state in which no operation is performed continues for a predetermined demonstration effect waiting time (several tens of seconds or several minutes). In this embodiment, when the player operates the effect button 26 (decision button 26a, cross button 26b), an effect environment setting image is displayed on the effect display device 34, as will be described later. Since the setting is possible, such a state is excluded from the determination of the demonstration effect start condition.

  If it is determined in S604 that the demonstration effect start condition is not satisfied, the demonstration effect process is terminated. If it is determined in S604 that the demonstration effect start condition is satisfied, the display of the status bar 35 of the effect display device 34 is deleted (S606), and execution of the demonstration effect is started (S608). In the demonstration effect, the entire display screen of the effect display device 34 is used to introduce the model information (such as specifications) of the pachinko machine 10 and the characters that appear during the effect. Thus, in order to perform the demonstration effect using the entire display screen of the effect display device 34, the display of the status bar 35 is deleted in S606. Note that a message indicating that the production environment can be set by operating the production button 26 is displayed on the production display device 34 during the demonstration production or while waiting for the demonstration production start condition to be established.

  When the demonstration effect is thus executed, it is determined in S600 that the demonstration effect is being performed, it is determined whether the demonstration effect end condition is satisfied (S610), and if it is determined that the demonstration effect end condition is not satisfied, the demonstration effect is performed. The demonstration effect process is terminated while executing the above. The demonstration production end condition can be determined to be satisfied when a predetermined demonstration production time of several minutes or several tens of minutes has passed since the demonstration production started, and the production environment setting image is displayed on the production display device 34. Is determined to have been established when the player has operated the effect button 26 to display the message, or when a hold occurs transmitted by the main control board 70 in the processing of S208 and S218 of the special symbol game processing of FIG. It is determined that it is established when a command is received.

  If it is determined in S610 that the demonstration effect ending condition is satisfied, the demonstration effect is ended (S612), and the demonstration indicating that the demonstration effect is executed during non-game (the specific condition is satisfied during non-game). The effect execution completed flag is turned on (S614), and the status bar 35 including the effect environment setting state pattern 35c based on the current effect environment (indicating the setting state of the effect environment) is displayed on the effect display device 34 (S616). The demonstration effect process ends. Note that the demonstration effect execution completion flag (specific information) that is turned on is stored in the RAM 90c.

[Non-game production environment setting process]
The effect environment setting process during non-game of S510 is executed according to the flowchart shown in FIG. When the non-game effect environment setting process is executed, the CPU 90a of the sub-control board 90 first determines whether or not the game is non-game (S650). The rendering environment setting process is terminated. Since the determination of S650 is performed in the same manner as S600 of the demonstration effect process in FIG. 22, it is determined that the game is not being played even during the execution of the demonstration effect. If it is determined in S650 that the game is not playing, it is determined whether or not an effect environment setting image (effect environment setting screen) for setting the effect environment is being displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 34 (S652). . If it is determined that the effect environment setting image is not being displayed, the effect is generated based on the operation signal from the operation detection switch 27 (the determination button operation detection switch 27a and the cross button operation detection switch 27b) input via the effect button board 94. It is determined whether or not the button 26 (decision button 26a, cross button 26b) has been operated (S654). If it is determined that the effect button 26 has not been operated, the effect environment setting process is terminated, and the effect button 26 is operated. If it determines with having produced, it will display an effect environment setting image on the display screen of the effect display apparatus 34 (S656).

  Here, an example of the effect environment setting image displayed on the effect display device 34 during non-game is shown in FIG. As shown in the drawing, in the production environment setting image, the “volume” and “brightness” of the production environment can be set, and the current “volume” and “brightness” setting states (the cursor is indicated by a bold line in the figure). Thus, for example, the current “volume” setting is value 5 and the current “brightness” setting is value 2), and an image imitating the enter button 26a and the cross button 26b is displayed. When this effect environment setting image is displayed, the player operates the up / down direction button of the cross button 26b to move the cursor, and sets the “volume” to one of five levels of value 1 to value 5, By operating the left / right direction button of the cross button 26b, the cursor is moved, and “brightness” is set to any one of five levels of value 1 to value 5. Then, the set presentation environment (“volume” and “luminance”) is determined by pressing the enter button 26a.

  When the effect environment setting image is displayed in S656 or when it is determined that the effect environment setting image is being displayed in S652, whether or not there is an operation of the cross button 26b by the player is determined by the player (S658). It is determined whether or not there is an operation on the button 26a (S660). These determinations are made based on operation signals from the enter button operation detection switch 27a and the cross button operation detection switch 27b input via the effect button board 94. If it is determined that neither the cross button 26b nor the determination button 26a is operated, the effect environment setting process during non-game is temporarily ended while the effect environment setting image is displayed on the effect display device 34. On the other hand, if it is determined in S658 that there is an operation on the cross button 26b, the display of the set value of “volume” or “brightness” of the effect environment setting image is changed based on the direction of the operation (S662), and non-game The rendering environment setting process is terminated. In S662, if the cross button 26b is operated in the vertical direction, the display of the volume setting value is changed according to the operation, and if the cross button 26b is operated in the horizontal direction, the luminance setting value is changed according to the operation. Change the display.

  If it is determined in S660 that the enter button 26a is operated, the production environment is determined as the setting value of the production environment setting image (the setting on the screen is reflected in the production environment setting) (S664), and the production environment setting image is deleted. (S666). In this way, during non-games, the production environment setting image is displayed so that the player can set his / her preferred production environment. Based on the production environment set during the non-game, a symbol variation production or a big hit game production after the game is started is performed. On the other hand, when a player starts a game without performing a button operation during a non-game, the player starts the game without setting the production environment. For example, the previous player plays a game. A game may be played in a production environment different from the player's preference, such as when the next player starts a game without setting the production environment after the game ends. Note that the processing after S664 may be performed even when the time during which neither the cross button 26b nor the determination button 26a is operated exceeds a predetermined time (for example, about several tens of seconds or several minutes).

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the demonstration effect execution completed flag is turned on (S668). If the demonstration performance execution completed flag is turned on, the demonstration performance execution completed flag is turned off (S670), and a non-game is being performed. When the demonstration environment setting process is ended and the demonstration effect execution completed flag is off, the non-game effect environment setting process is ended as it is. The demonstration effect execution completed flag is turned on when execution of the demonstration effect is completed in the demonstration effect process of FIG. 22, and is turned off when the effect environment is set in the non-game effect environment setting process. For this reason, even if a demonstration effect is executed during non-game, if the player starts the game after setting the production environment, the demonstration effect executed flag is turned off and the demonstration effect is executed during non-game. When the player starts playing the game without setting the production environment, the demonstration production execution completed flag is turned on. As a result, although the production environment has been set during the non-game (before the game is started) after the demonstration production, the production environment setting screen is displayed along with the first symbol variation production to be executed after that. Can be prevented. Further, by turning off the demonstration effect execution completion flag, it is possible to prevent the executable effect patterns from being restricted (perform the execution of the standard effect pattern).

[Design variation effect processing]
The symbol variation effect process of S520 is executed according to the flowcharts shown in FIGS. When the symbol variation effect process is executed, first, the CPU 90a of the sub control board 90 has received a symbol variation start command transmitted by the main control board 70 in the process of S324 of the variation display related process of FIG. Is determined (S700). If it is determined that the symbol variation start command has been received, a stop symbol for the effect symbol is set based on the received command (S702), and an effect pattern setting process shown in FIG. 27 is performed (S704). Here, since the symbol change start command includes a special symbol stop symbol (special symbol stop information designation command), the setting of the stop symbol of the effect symbol is the stop of the effect symbol pre-stored in the ROM 90b. This can be done by reading out a stop symbol corresponding to the received special symbol stop information designation command.

  In the effect pattern setting process of FIG. 27, the CPU 90a of the sub control board 90 first determines whether or not the demonstration effect execution completed flag is on (whether or not specific information is stored in the RAM 90c) (S750). . If it is determined that the demonstration effect execution completion flag is not on but off, a standard effect pattern is set based on the received symbol variation start command (S752), and the effect pattern setting process is terminated. Since the symbol variation start command includes a special symbol variation pattern (variation pattern designation command), the standard effect pattern setting is received among the effect patterns included in the effect pattern table stored in advance in the ROM 90b. This can be done by reading the standard effect pattern corresponding to the changed pattern designation command. Here, as described above, the demonstration effect execution completed flag is turned on when the demonstration effect is executed during non-game, and is turned off when the effect environment is set during non-game. . For this reason, it is determined that the demonstration effect execution completed flag is OFF when the game is continued without interruption (without entering the non-game state) or after the game has entered the non-game state. Either when the game is resumed without being played (holding occurs), or when the demonstration production is performed in a non-game state but the production environment is subsequently set and the game is resumed It corresponds to. In these cases, a standard production pattern is set.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S750 that the demonstration effect execution completed flag is on (specific information is stored because a specific condition is established during non-game), the demonstration effect execution completed flag is turned off (S754). It is determined whether or not the result of the jackpot determination related to the symbol variation game is out (S756). If it is determined that the result of the big hit determination is out of play, the game environment setting flag for enabling the setting of the effect environment during the symbol variation effect is turned on (S758). A specific effect pattern capable of executing the symbol variation effect is set in a state where the setting image is displayed (S760), and the effect pattern setting process is terminated. If it is determined that the result of the big hit determination is a big hit, the standard effect pattern is set in S752 without performing the processes of S758 and S760, and the effect pattern setting process is terminated. The setting of the specific effect pattern can be performed by reading the specific effect pattern corresponding to the received variation pattern designation command from the effect patterns included in the effect pattern table stored in advance in the ROM 90b.

  Here, even if it is determined that the demonstration effect execution completed flag is turned on in S750, the demonstration effect execution completed flag is turned off in subsequent S754. After the demonstration effect is executed (without setting the effect environment), only when the effect pattern is set in the symbol variation effect process performed first. That is, when setting the effect pattern in the symbol variation effect process performed after the demonstration effect ends, the demonstration effect execution completed flag is not determined to be on. For this reason, the specific effect pattern is a symbol change effect process (a special symbol change display based on a hold generated when the number of holds is 0) performed first after the demonstration effect ends, and the result of the big hit determination is out The pattern is set only for. When the in-game environment setting flag is turned on, an effect environment setting image is displayed on a part of the display screen of the effect display device 34 (for example, in the lower part) in an effect environment setting process during game to be described later. It is possible to set the production environment while the player is playing the game (during the design variation production). For this reason, when the symbol variation effect is executed with the specific effect pattern, the effect environment can be set while the player is playing the game (during the effect). Also, when the symbol variation effect is executed with the standard effect pattern, the effect environment setting image is not displayed, so that the player cannot set the effect environment while the symbol variation effect is being executed with the standard effect pattern. . For this reason, even if it is determined that the demonstration effect execution completed flag is on, setting the standard effect pattern when the result of the big hit determination is a big win gives priority to the execution of the symbol variation effect over the setting of the effect environment. Will do.

  FIG. 28 shows an example of the effect pattern table. This effect pattern table is stored in the ROM 90b. As shown in the figure, standard effect patterns E01 to E07 respectively corresponding to the variation patterns P01 to P07 are defined. In S752 of the effect pattern setting process, one of the standard effect patterns E01 to E07 corresponding to the variation pattern designation command is set. Note that the standard effect pattern E04 corresponding to the variation pattern P04 (super reach) and the standard effect pattern E05 corresponding to the variation pattern P05 (story reach) are various pressing operations (single operation to be performed once) with the decision button 26a. Or repeated operations that are operated a plurality of times) or various button effects using various selection operations with the cross button 26b. Note that button operations required for various button effects are not limited to single-stroke operations, continuous-stroke operations, and selection operations, but a long-press operation on the enter button 26a, a timing operation that operates in accordance with a predetermined timing, and a cross button 26b are used. It may be a direction operation. In addition to the standard effect patterns E02 and E03, the specific effect patterns E12 and E13 are associated with the variation patterns P02 and P03, respectively. The specific effect pattern is a pattern that is set only when the big hit determination is missed in the symbol variation effect process performed first after the demonstration effect ends. In the state where there is an electric support that increases the possibility of entering a game ball into the second starting port 38, since the demonstration effect is not normally executed, the big hit determination is performed by the symbol variation effect process that is performed first after the demonstration effect ends. The case of falling off corresponds to the case in which there is no power support, the number of holds is 1, and the result of the big hit determination is off. For this reason, one of the variation patterns P02 and P03 is set by using the table in the case where the number of holds is 1 in the out-of-power variation variation pattern table of FIG. 18A. Therefore, since the specific effect pattern is set only when the variation pattern is any of the variation patterns P02 and P03, the specific effect patterns E12 and E13 are associated with the variation patterns P02 and P03 in the effect pattern table of FIG. It is. For this reason, the effect pattern with a button effect is not provided in the specific effect pattern of a present Example. The production times of the specific production patterns E12 and E13 are the same as the production times of the standard production patterns E02 and E03, respectively, but the execution mode of the production is different from the standard production patterns E02 and E03. In the present embodiment, at the time of executing the symbol variation effect in the specific effect patterns E12 and E13, a large volume output that outputs a sound at the maximum value and a high luminance output that emits light at the maximum value according to the set value of the effect environment. It was assumed that the production could be performed.

  When the stop symbol and the effect pattern are set in this manner, it is determined whether or not the set effect pattern is the specific effect pattern (S706). If it is determined that the effect pattern is not the specific effect pattern but the standard effect pattern, the effect display is performed. The device 34 displays the effect in the standard display mode (first display mode) (displays the variation of the effect symbol, displays the reach effect, etc.) and starts the symbol variation effect (S708). In the variation display of the effect symbol in the standard display mode, an effect symbol having a relatively large size as shown in FIG. 7 is variably displayed at the center of the display screen of the effect display device 34. If it is determined in S706 that the specific effect pattern is present, the effect display device 34 displays the effect in the reduced display mode (second display mode) and starts the symbol variation effect (S710). In response to the set value, large volume output is started to output sound from the speakers 28a and 28b at the maximum set value (S712). In the variation display of the effect symbol in the reduced display mode, the effect symbol having a size smaller than that in the standard display mode is variably displayed on a part of the display screen of the effect display device 34 (for example, the upper part of the screen). As described above, when the game environment setting flag is on, the effect environment setting image is displayed on a part of the display screen of the effect display device 34 (for example, the lower part of the screen). In the remaining portion (for example, the upper part of the screen), the effect design in the reduced display mode is variably displayed.

  Such a symbol variation effect is performed by transmitting an effect command (symbol variation effect start command) for instructing the start of the symbol variation effect based on the stop symbol of the effect symbol and the effect pattern to the effect display control board 91. When the effect display control board 91 receives the effect command, the display control of the effect display device 34 is controlled so as to start the variable display of the effect symbol in a large size on the display screen of the effect display device 34. In the case of a standard effect pattern, a driving signal is output to the amplifier board 92 so that sound is output from the speakers 28a and 28b based on the set volume in accordance with the change in the effect design, and the set luminance is set. Based on the above, a drive signal is output to the decorative drive board 93 so that the frame lamps 93a and 93b emit light. On the other hand, if it is a specific effect pattern, display control is performed on a part of the display screen of the effect display device 34 so that the change display of the effect symbol is started with a small size. In addition, a drive signal is output to the amplifier board 92 so that the maximum volume of sound within the range that can be output at the set volume is output from the speakers 28a and 28b (although it is not always necessary to be maximum, the maximum volume is output). To be controlled). As will be described later, the presentation environment setting image displayed during the game is different from the presentation environment setting image displayed during the non-game, and the volume setting image and the brightness setting image are displayed separately, and the volume is set first. After the setting image is displayed and the volume is set, the luminance is set by switching to the luminance setting image. For this reason, at the start of the symbol variation effect, the player outputs the sound at the set volume so that the player clearly recognizes the sound output from the speakers 28a and 28b and makes it easier for the player to set the volume. The maximum possible volume is output from the speakers 28a and 28b. At the start of the symbol variation effect, the frame lamps 93a and 93b and the effect display device 34 (backlight) are caused to emit light based on the set brightness as in the case of normal effect execution.

  If it is determined in S700 that a symbol variation start command has not been received or if a symbol variation effect is started in S708 to S712, it is determined whether or not the effect pattern being executed is a specific effect pattern (S714). If it is determined that it is the specific effect pattern, it is determined whether or not the setting of the effect environment has been changed in the effect environment setting process during the game described later (S716). If it is determined that the setting of the production environment has been changed, the symbol variation production is executed in the production environment based on the changed setting value (S718). Thus, if the volume setting is changed while the volume setting image is displayed, the sound is output from the speakers 28a and 28b based on the maximum volume corresponding to the changed setting value, and the luminance is displayed while the luminance setting image is displayed. If the setting is changed, the frame lamps 93a and 93b and the effect display device 34 (backlight) emit light based on the maximum luminance corresponding to the changed setting value. Next, it is determined whether or not it is the display start timing of the brightness setting image (S720). As described above, the presentation environment setting image during the game is switched to the luminance setting image after displaying the volume setting image, so that it is determined that it is the display start timing of the luminance setting image immediately after switching to the luminance setting image. If it is not immediately after switching to the brightness setting image, it is determined that it is not the display start timing of the brightness setting image. If it is determined in S720 that it is the display start timing of the brightness setting image, output (light emission) of the frame lamps 93a and 93b and the effect display device 34 (backlight) is started with high brightness according to the setting value of the effect environment (S722). ). The process of S722 outputs a drive signal to the decoration drive board 93 and the effect display control board 91 so that the frame lamps 93a and 93b and the effect display device 34 (backlight) emit light at the maximum brightness that can be output with the set brightness. Is done. In other words, the frame lamps 93a and 93b and the effect display device 34 (backlight) are caused to emit light with the maximum brightness within a range in which output can be performed (light emission is possible) at the set brightness (although it is not necessary to always be maximum, maximum Control to output brightness). This makes it possible for the player to clearly recognize the lighting conditions of the frame lamps 93a and 93b and the effect display device 34 (backlight), and makes it easier for the player to set the brightness.

  If it is determined in S720 that it is not the display start timing of the luminance setting image, it is determined whether or not it is the erasing timing at which the luminance setting image is deleted (S724). As will be described later, the brightness setting image is deleted when the brightness setting is completed in the effect environment setting process during the game, so if the brightness setting image is deleted, the brightness setting image is deleted immediately after the brightness setting image is deleted. If it is determined that it is timing, and it is not immediately after the brightness setting image is erased, it is determined that it is not the timing for erasing the brightness setting image. If it is determined that it is the erasure timing of the brightness setting image, the game environment setting flag is turned off from on (S726), and the effect being displayed is changed from the reduced display mode to the standard display mode (S728). As a result, even if an effect is displayed in a reduced display mode in order to display an effect environment setting image (such as a change display of effect symbols and a reach effect display), the setting of the effect environment is completed and the effect environment setting image ( When the (luminance setting image) is deleted, it can be changed to a standard display mode effect. For this reason, since the production of the reduced display mode is not performed more than necessary, it is possible to prevent the game entertainment from being spoiled.

  If it is determined in S714 that the effect pattern being executed is not a specific effect pattern, the processing of S716 to S728 is skipped, and the effect pattern being executed is an effect pattern with a button effect (either one of the standard effect patterns E04 or E05). It is determined whether or not there is (S730). If it is determined that the effect pattern being executed in S714 is the specific effect pattern, and the processes in S716 to S728 related to the effect environment are executed, the process proceeds to S744 without proceeding to the process in S730. This is because the effect pattern with the button effect is not set in the specific effect pattern as described above. If it determines with it being an effect pattern with a button effect in S730, it will be determined whether the start conditions of a button effect are satisfied (S732). The button effect start condition is determined to be satisfied when the elapsed time from the start of the symbol variation effect is the button effect start timing predetermined for each effect pattern. If it is determined that the start condition for the button effect is satisfied, the button effect is started (S734). If it is determined that the start condition for the button effect is not satisfied, the process of S734 is skipped. In S734, a message prompting the operation of the enter button 26a such as “Press the button!”, A message prompting the operation of the cross button 26b such as “Select!”, And an image imitating the enter button 26a or the cross button 26b are displayed. Processing to display on the device 34 is performed.

  Then, it is determined whether or not there is an input detection of a button operation corresponding to the button effect (S736). If it is determined that there is an input detection, an effect corresponding to the detected button operation is executed (S738). If it is determined that there is no, the process of S738 is skipped. In S738, for example, if a button effect that causes the determination button 26a to be repeatedly operated in the battle effect is being performed, an effect corresponding to the number of operations of the determination button 26a detected by the determination button operation detection switch 27a (the number of enemies corresponding to the number of operations). If a button effect that causes the user to select one of a plurality of options by operating the cross button 26b in the horizontal direction is being executed, the cross button 26b detected by the cross button operation detection switch 27b is being executed. For example, an effect corresponding to the operation direction (effect that changes the cursor selection destination to either up, down, left, or right) is performed. Subsequently, it is determined whether or not a button production end condition is satisfied (S740). Here, it is determined that the end condition of the button effect is satisfied when a predetermined button operation (single hitting operation, continuous hitting operation, selection operation, etc.) is performed and the execution of the effect according to the operation of S738 is completed. In addition, it is determined that the elapsed time from the start of the button effect is established when the button effect end timing predetermined for each button effect is reached. If it is determined in S740 that the button effect end condition is satisfied, the button effect is ended (S742), and the process proceeds to the next process. If it is determined that the button effect end condition is not satisfied, the process of S742 is skipped. Proceed to the next process. In S742, a message that prompts the user to operate the enter button 26a, a message that prompts the user to operate the cross button 26b, an image that imitates the enter button 26a or the cross button 26b, and the like are deleted. If it is determined in S730 that the effect pattern being executed is not an effect pattern with a button effect, the process of S732 to S742 is skipped and the process proceeds to the next process of S744. Further, as described above, since it is determined that the effect pattern being executed in S714 is the specific effect pattern, and the processing of S716 to S728 related to the effect environment is executed, the process proceeds to S744, so the button effects of S730 to S742 are performed. Will be skipped. That is, in this embodiment, when the symbol variation effect is executed with the specific effect pattern, the process related to the button effect is not executed. For this reason, it is possible to reliably prevent the operation of the effect button 26 from being used redundantly in the setting of the effect environment and the button effect.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the symbol stop command transmitted by the main control board 70 in the process of S246 of the special symbol game process of FIG. 11 has been received (S744). If it is determined that the symbol stop command has been received, the symbol variation effect on the effect display device 34 is terminated (S746). This process is performed by transmitting to the effect display control board 91 an effect command (design change effect end command) for instructing the end of the symbol change effect. If it is determined in S744 that the symbol stop command has not been received, the processing of S746 is skipped, and the symbol variation effect process is terminated.

[Processing environment setting process during game]
The effect environment setting process during the game of S530 is executed according to the flowchart illustrated in FIG. When the effect environment setting process during the game is executed, the CPU 90a of the sub control board 90 first determines whether or not the game environment setting flag set in the effect pattern setting process of FIG. If it is determined that the in-game environment setting flag is off (S800), the effect environment setting process in the game is ended as it is. On the other hand, if it is determined in S800 that the in-game environment setting flag is ON, it is determined whether or not an effect environment setting image (volume setting image or luminance setting image) is being displayed on the effect display device 34 (S802). If the effect environment setting image is not being displayed, the status bar 35a is deleted (S804), and the sound volume setting image is displayed as part of the display screen of the effect display device 34 (for example, the lower part of the screen) as the effect environment setting image. (S806). As described above, in this embodiment, the presentation environment setting image displayed during the game is different from the presentation environment setting image displayed during the non-game, and the volume setting image and the brightness setting image are displayed as separate images. To do. It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to displaying the volume setting image first, but may be the one displaying the brightness setting image first.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the player operates the cross button 26b (S808) and whether or not the player operates the enter button 26a (S810). These determinations are made based on operation signals from the enter button operation detection switch 27a and the cross button operation detection switch 27b input via the effect button board 94. If it is determined in S808 that there is an operation on the cross button 26b, the display of the setting value of “volume” or “brightness” of the effect environment setting image is changed based on the direction of the operation (S812), and the effect environment during the game is changed. The setting process is temporarily terminated. When the display of the set value is changed, the symbol variation effect is executed in the effect environment after the setting change (the maximum value that can be output in the effect environment after the setting change) in S718 of the symbol variation effect process in FIG. Become. When the volume setting image is being displayed as the effect environment setting image, the display of the volume setting value is changed in accordance with the operation of the cross button 26b, and as a result, the effect after the setting is changed as the volume output from the speakers 28a and 28b. Control to output the maximum volume that can be output in the environment. When the brightness setting image is being displayed as the effect environment setting image, the display of the brightness setting value is changed in accordance with the operation of the cross button 26b, and the brightness of the frame lamps 93a and 93b and the effect display device 34 is accordingly changed. Control is performed so that the maximum luminance that can be output in the production environment after the setting is changed is output.

  If it is determined in S810 that the determination button 26a is operated, it is determined whether or not the volume setting image is being displayed (S814). If it is determined that the volume setting image is being displayed, the volume setting is completed. It is determined that the volume setting image is changed to the luminance setting image (S816), and the effect environment setting process during the game is temporarily ended. On the other hand, if it is determined in S810 that the enter button 26a has been operated, and if it is determined in S814 that a brightness setting image is being displayed instead of a volume setting image, it is determined that the setting of the brightness has been completed, and the rendering environment is set to the rendering environment The set value of the image is determined (S820), the production environment setting image (luminance setting image) is deleted and the setting notification image is displayed (S822), the status bar 35 is displayed on the production display device 34 (S824), The production environment setting process during the game is terminated. If it is determined that neither the cross button 26b nor the enter button 26a is operated, a predetermined production environment setting period (for example, 10 seconds or 15 seconds after displaying the production environment setting image (volume setting image)) is displayed. It is determined whether or not (time) has ended (S818). If the effect environment setting period has not ended, the effect environment setting process during the game is temporarily ended while the effect environment setting image is displayed on the effect display device 34. . On the other hand, if the production environment setting period has ended, the processes of S820 to S824 are performed, and the production environment setting process during the game is completed. Note that the setting notification image indicates which value each of “volume” and “brightness” that is the production environment is set, and is displayed for a predetermined time (for example, several seconds). In addition, the status bar 35 displays a presentation environment setting state symbol 35c reflecting the settings of “volume” and “luminance”.

  FIG. 30 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a state in which an effect is performed in the specific effect pattern E12 and an effect environment is set during the effect. As shown in the drawing, while the effect design is variably displayed in the reduced display mode on the upper part of the display screen of the effect display device 34, a volume setting image is provided as an effect environment setting image at the lower part of the display screen of the effect display device 34. Is displayed (FIG. 30A). It is assumed that the volume and brightness are set to the value 5 respectively. Further, when an effect is performed in a specific effect pattern, as described above, the speakers 28a and 28b are configured to output a large volume according to the set value. Then, by the player's up / down button operation of the cross button 26b, the setting of the “volume” is changed in order from the value 5 to the value 4 and the value 3 (FIGS. 30B and 30C), and the enter button 26a is changed. When pressed (FIG. 30 (c)), the sound volume setting image is switched to the luminance setting image (FIG. 30 (d)). At this time, as described above, the frame lamps 93a and 93b and the effect display device 34 (backlight) are set to a high luminance output corresponding to the set value. Then, the “brightness” setting is changed from the value 5 to the value 4 by the left / right button operation of the cross button 26b by the player (FIG. 30E), and the determination button 26a is pressed (FIG. 30E). )), The brightness setting image is deleted, and the “volume” of the value 3 set in the volume setting image and the “brightness” of the value 4 set in the brightness setting image are determined. Then, the effect displayed on the effect display device 34 (effect symbol variation display) is changed from the reduced display mode to the standard display mode, and a setting notification image is displayed (FIG. 30 (f)). As shown in the figure, the setting notification image notifies the set value of the production environment by a message such as “Volume: 3 and brightness: 4”, and is erased when the display time reaches a predetermined time (for example, several seconds). Is done. The change display of the effect symbol changed to the standard display mode is stopped at the stop symbol set in S702 of the symbol change effect processing of FIG. 25 at the stop timing (FIG. 30 (g)), and the symbol change effect is displayed. The process ends. In the case where an effect is performed with the specific effect pattern E13 corresponding to the normal reach variation pattern P03, the effect environment can be set during the effect.

  In this way, in this embodiment, when the demonstration effect is executed during non-game, the effect environment setting image is displayed to the player during the execution of the first (first) symbol variation effect after the game starts. A production environment can be set. For this reason, for example, when a demonstration effect is performed during a non-game after the previous player finishes the game, and the next player starts the game without setting the production environment, the next player Since the production environment can be set during the first symbol variation production after the game starts, the game can be started with a new feeling without taking over the production environment setting of the previous player (the production environment You do n’t have to be patient and keep playing if your settings do n’t suit you). In addition, since the production environment can be set during the design variation production, the next player does not need to be in a non-game state immediately after the start of the game in order to set up the production environment. Can be prevented. In addition, not only when the player is replaced, but even if the same player continues the game, for example, if the game ball does not enter the first start port 36 for a predetermined time or more without electric support, Demo production may be performed. In that case, since the production environment can be set during the first symbol variation production after the demonstration production, the player can also change the production environment and start playing the game in a new mood. In addition, since the variation patterns P02 and P03 in which a specific effect pattern may be set secures at least 18 seconds as the variation time, it is possible to sufficiently give the player time for setting the effect environment.

  According to the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment described above, the demonstration effect execution completed flag is turned on based on the fact that the demonstration effect was executed during the non-game with the number of holdings of 0, and the game starts when the hold is generated. Then, when the demonstration effect execution completed flag is on, it is possible to set a specific effect pattern in which the volume and brightness are set to the maximum output according to the set value and the effect display is executed in a reduced display mode. When the effect execution completed flag is off, the standard effect pattern for outputting the sound volume and the luminance according to the set values (there may not be the maximum output) and executing the effect display in the standard display mode is set. As a result, based on whether or not a demonstration effect is executed during non-games, the effect of improving the game is improved by changing the effect mode of the symbol variation effect that is initially performed based on the hold that occurs when the number of holds is 0. Can be made. In addition, when performing a design variation effect with a specific effect pattern, it is possible to set the effect environment by displaying the environment setting image. Therefore, the convenience of the effect environment setting function is enhanced and the player's favorite effect is achieved. Design variation effects can be executed in the environment. Furthermore, in the specific effect pattern, the volume and brightness are set to the maximum output (within the set range) according to the set value (large volume output and high brightness output), so that the player receives the sound from the speakers 28a and 28b. It is possible to clearly recognize the output condition, the light emission condition of the frame lamps 93a and 93b, and to easily set the production environment.

  In addition, when the demonstration effect execution completed flag is not on, the symbol variation effect is not executed with the specific effect pattern, so that when the player continues to play the game, the hold is interrupted and the game is not played. Even if the demonstration production is not executed, the production environment setting image is not displayed after the game is started (restarted) due to the suspension. In addition, even if the demonstration performance execution flag is once turned on, when the production environment is set during non-game, the demonstration performance execution flag is turned off, so the player sets the production environment during non-game. When the game is started later, the effect environment setting image is not displayed in the first symbol variation effect. For these reasons, when the necessity of changing the setting of the production environment is low, it is possible to prevent the production environment setting image from being displayed. In other words, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling annoyed by the effect environment setting image being displayed without darkness, and on the contrary, to reduce the gaming interest. Also, in this embodiment, in order to turn on the game environment setting flag, it is a condition that the result of jackpot determination is out of the condition, so if the effect environment setting image is not displayed during the first symbol variation effect Can suggest the occurrence of a big hit, and can increase the sense of expectation for the occurrence of a big hit and improve the amusement entertainment.

  In the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, when the number of holds is 1 in the out-of-electricity support outlier fluctuation pattern table of FIG. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a variation pattern P04 for performing super reach, a variation pattern P05 for performing story reach, or the like may be set. In this modified example (referred to as the first modified example), the number of holdings of “value 2 or value 3” is read as “value 1 or value 2” in the out-of-balance state deviation variation pattern table of FIG. 18A. , The reserved number of “value 4 to value 8” is read as “value 3 to value 8”, and the effect pattern table of FIG. 31 is used instead of the effect pattern table of FIG.

  In the effect pattern table of the first modified example of FIG. 31, the standard effect pattern E04 and the specific effect pattern E14 are associated with the variation pattern P04 (super reach), and the standard effect pattern E05 is specified with the change pattern P05 (story reach). It differs from the effect pattern table of FIG. 28 in that the effect pattern E15 is associated. As with the specific performance patterns E12 and E13, the specific performance patterns E14 and E15 are performed at the maximum output (within the setting range) (large volume output and high luminance output) according to the set value, and are given to the player. The production environment is easy to set. In the standard effect patterns E04 and E05, the button effect using the effect button 26 (the decision button 26a and the cross button 26b) is performed, whereas in the specific effect patterns E14 and E15, the button effect is not performed. ing. That is, in the first modified example, when the demonstration effect execution completed flag is off, or when the demonstration effect execution completed flag is on and the result of the big hit determination is a big hit, the symbol variation effect (first display with the button effect) 1 game effect) can be executed, and when the demonstration effect execution completed flag is on and the result of the big hit determination is out, the symbol variation effect (second game effect) of the specific effect pattern without the button effect is executed. (The symbol variation effect (first game effect) of the standard effect pattern with the button effect is not executed).

  The effect in the first modification will be described with reference to an effect pattern (standard effect pattern E04 and specific effect pattern E14) for performing super reach. FIG. 32 is an explanatory diagram showing a state in which an effect is performed with a standard effect pattern E04 accompanied by a button effect. FIG. 33 shows an effect that is performed with a specific effect pattern E14 without a button effect and the effect environment is during the effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows a mode that it sets.

  As shown in FIG. 32, when the production is performed with the standard production pattern E04, the production display (the production symbol variation display, the reach production display, etc.) is performed in the standard display mode at the center of the display screen of the production display device 34. Is called. When the left effect symbol 34L and the right effect symbol 34R are stopped and displayed with the same symbol during the effect symbol variation display (FIG. 32 (a)), the development destination of the super reach is designated as the specific effect A, A button effect is executed to select one of B and C (to select one of the characters A, B, and C as the teammate character for the battle effect) (FIG. 32 (b)). In this button production, a message “Select and decide the reach development destination!”, An image simulating the decision button 26a and the cross button 26b, and three options (specific production A, B, C) of the reach development destination, Is displayed to prompt the player to operate the button. Then, the selection destination is switched by the left / right operation of the cross button 26b from among the three options (specific effects A, B, and C), and the determination button 26a is pressed while the desired specific effect is selected. The player selects a reach development destination. When the specific effect A is determined by the player's button operation, the teammate character A and the enemy character (one boss character and a plurality of subordinate characters) are displayed and the battle effect is started (FIG. 32 (c)). . When a predetermined button effect start timing (sequential hit operation effect timing) is reached during a battle with a plurality of minions characters, a message “Please hit consecutively!” And an image imitating the decision button 26a are displayed by the player. A prompt for pressing the decision button 26a is prompted, and an effect of defeating the lower character in accordance with the repeated hitting operation (number of operations) is displayed (FIGS. 32D and 32E). Also, after defeating all the hand characters, when a predetermined button effect start timing (single stroke operation effect timing) is reached during the battle with the boss character, an image imitating the message “Press the button !!” and the decision button 26a. Is displayed to prompt the player to make a single-stroke operation on the enter button 26a (FIG. 32 (f)). When the single button operation of the decision button 26a is performed, the effect result (win / loss result) is displayed (FIG. 32 (g)), the effect symbol is stopped and displayed (FIG. 32 (h)), and the symbol variation effect is displayed. Exit.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 33, when the effect is performed with the specific effect pattern E14, the effect display is performed in the reduced display mode at the upper part of the display screen of the effect display device 34 (the display of the effect symbol variation display, the reach effect display, etc.). And an effect environment setting image (volume setting image) is displayed at the bottom of the display screen. The setting of the rendering environment in the rendering environment setting image of FIG. 33 is the same as that described with reference to FIG. When reach is reached during the change display of the effect symbols (FIG. 33 (a)), the reach development destination determined by the CPU 90a of the sub-control board 90 by lottery or the like without performing the button effect for selecting the reach development destination (here) Then, the specific effect B) is displayed (FIG. 33B). Then, the teammate character B and the enemy character are displayed in a reduced display mode, and a battle effect is started (FIG. 33 (c)). During a battle with a plurality of lower characters, an effect in which the teammate character B defeats the lower character is displayed without performing a continuous hitting operation effect (FIGS. 33 (d) and 33 (e)). In addition, after defeating all of the subordinate characters, during the battle with the boss character, an effect in which the ally character B fights the boss character is displayed without performing a single stroke operation effect (FIG. 33 (f)). At this time, if the production environment setting has already been completed, the battle production changed to the standard display mode is displayed as shown. When the time of the battle effect elapses, the effect result (win / loss result) is displayed (FIG. 33 (g)), the effect symbol is stopped and displayed (FIG. 33 (h)), and the symbol variation effect is terminated. . As described above, since the button effect is not generated during the execution of the super reach, the effect environment (volume and brightness) can be set using the decision button 26a and the cross button 26b as in the embodiment. In the first modified example, the player can set the production environment while watching the actual production such as super reach (battle production), and therefore can set the production environment more suited to his / her preference.

  In this first modification, the demonstration effect execution completed flag is turned on based on the fact that the demonstration effect was executed during the non-game with the hold number of 0, and when the game is started when the hold is generated, When the executed flag is off, a standard effect pattern effect (first game effect) with a button effect can be executed. When the demonstration effect executed flag is on, a specific effect pattern without a button effect is displayed. An effect (second game effect) is executed. Thereby, based on whether or not the demonstration effect is executed during non-game, the effect of the first symbol variation effect based on the hold generated in the state where the number of holds is 0 is changed to improve the game entertainment Can do. Here, the detection of the player's input operation to the enter button 26a and the cross button 26b is not only the effect of the standard effect pattern accompanied by the button effect (first game effect) but also the setting of the effect environment in the effect environment setting image ( It is also used for other purposes. For this reason, by performing an effect with a specific effect pattern that does not involve a button effect, it is possible to display the effect environment setting image during the effect and set the effect environment, thereby enhancing the convenience of the effect environment setting function. The symbol variation effect can be executed in the player's favorite effect environment. Even if the demonstration effect execution completed flag is on, if the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot, the effect is executed with the standard effect pattern (the symbol variation effect is not executed with the specific effect pattern), so the result of the jackpot determination Can be a big hit. In addition, when the result of the big hit determination is a big hit, an effect that enhances the expectation for the occurrence of the big hit such as battle reach and story reach is performed with the original button effect, so the effect of the effect is enhanced and the game is more fun Can be improved.

  In the first modified example, the specific effect pattern having no button effect is illustrated. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and some effect buttons among a plurality of types of effect buttons used in the original button effect performed in the standard effect pattern. It is good also as a specific production | presentation pattern accompanied by the replacement button production using. In this modified example (referred to as a second modified example), a substitute button effect accompanying a specific effect pattern is executed using a part of the effect buttons among a plurality of types of effect buttons (first input detection from the player is detected). The game environment effect is executed), and the effect environment can be set using the remaining effect buttons (other applications can be performed using the second input detection from the player). In the original button effects shown in the embodiment and the first modified example, the decision button 26a and the cross button 26b are used. Therefore, in the replacement button effect of the second modified example, for example, the decision button 26a is used for the button effect. And the cross button 26b is used for setting the production environment.

  In the effect pattern table of the second modification shown in FIG. 34, the specific effect pattern corresponding to the variation pattern P04 is an effect pattern E24 accompanied by a replacement button effect, and the specific effect pattern corresponding to the change pattern P05 is replaced. It differs from the effect pattern table of FIG. 31 in that the effect pattern E25 is accompanied by a button effect. The replacement button effect is a button effect that uses the enter button 26a but does not use the cross button 26b. In the second modified example, an effect environment setting process during a game of the second modification example of FIG. 35 is executed instead of the effect environment setting process during a game of FIG. 29 of the embodiment. In the production environment setting process during the game of FIG. 35, it is determined in S810a whether or not the non-operation time has reached a predetermined time (for example, several seconds or tens of seconds) or more. And different. In other words, in the second modified example, if the non-operation time, which is the state in which it is determined in S808 that the cross button 26b is not operated (non-operation state), is equal to or longer than the predetermined time, and the volume setting image is being displayed. Switch to the brightness setting image (S814, S816). If the brightness setting image is being displayed, the effect environment set in each setting image is determined and the effect environment setting image (luminance setting image) is deleted (the setting notification image is displayed). The status bar 35 is displayed (S814, S820 to S824).

  The effect in the second modification will be described by taking an effect pattern (specific effect pattern E24) for performing super reach as an example. FIG. 36 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a state in which an effect is performed in a specific effect pattern E24 accompanied by a replacement button effect and an effect environment is set during the effect. As shown in FIG. 36, when an effect is performed with the specific effect pattern E24, an effect display (such as an effect symbol variation display and a reach effect display) is performed in a reduced display mode at the top of the display screen of the effect display device 34. At the same time, an effect environment setting image (volume setting image) of the second modification is displayed at the bottom of the display screen. The effect environment setting image of the second modification is different from the effect environment setting images of the embodiment and the first modification, and an image simulating the cross button 26b is displayed, but an image simulating the decision button 26a is displayed. Not. This is because the decision button 26a is not used although the cross button 26b is used for setting the production environment. When reach is reached during the change display of the production symbols (FIG. 36 (a)), the message “Press the button at the desired development destination!”, An image simulating the decision button 26a, and three options for reach development destination ( The specific effects A, B, and C) are displayed to prompt the player to operate the buttons. When the predetermined time elapses, the cursor sequentially switches between the three options (specific effects A, B, and C), and when the cursor is positioned at the desired option, the player presses the enter button 26a, thereby the player Select a reach development destination. Therefore, although it is necessary to wait until the cursor moves to a desired option, the player can determine a favorite development destination. As described above, when the development destination (specific effect B in this case) is selected without using the cross button 26b, the teammate character B and the enemy character are displayed in a reduced display mode, and the battle effect is started (FIG. 36 ( c)). In addition, when the cross button 26b is operated and the volume is changed from the value 5 to the value 4 while the volume setting image is displayed (FIG. 36B), when the non-operation time becomes a predetermined time or more, the volume setting image is displayed. To the brightness setting image (FIG. 36D). At this time, a battle is performed with a plurality of subordinate characters, and when a predetermined button effect start timing (sequential hit operation effect timing) is reached during this battle, a message “Please hit consecutively!” And the decision button 26a are simulated. The image is displayed, prompting the player to perform a continuous hitting operation, and an effect of defeating the lower character in accordance with the continuous hitting operation is displayed (FIGS. 36 (d) and (e)). Then, when the non-operation time becomes equal to or longer than the predetermined time during the display of the brightness setting image, the brightness setting image is deleted and a setting notification image is displayed (FIG. 36 (f)). In addition, after defeating all the hand characters, when a predetermined button effect start timing (single stroke operation effect timing) is reached during a battle with the boss character, an image imitating the message “Press the button!” And the decision button 26a. Is displayed to prompt the player to perform a single stroke operation (FIG. 36 (f)). Then, when the single button operation of the decision button 26a is performed, the effect result (win / loss result) is displayed (FIG. 36 (g)), the effect symbol is stopped and displayed (FIG. 36 (h)), and the symbol variation effect is displayed. Exit. In this way, during the super reach with the replacement button effect (first operation effect, first input detection) using only the decision button 26a, the setting of the effect environment using only the cross button 26b (second operation effect, (Second input detection) is performed. This makes it possible to set a production environment that suits the player's preference while observing actual production such as super reach (battle production) and to execute a part without omitting all of the button production. Therefore, it is possible to suppress a significant decrease in gaming interest. In the second modified example, the reach development destination may not be determined by the player as in the first modified example.

  In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment or the first and second modifications, if it is determined in the effect pattern setting process of FIG. 27 that the demonstration effect execution completed flag is on, the demonstration effect is performed before the in-game environment setting flag is turned on. Although the executed flag is turned off, the present invention is not limited to this, and the demonstration effect executed flag may be turned off after the in-game environment setting flag is turned on. In this way, for example, even if a specific effect pattern is not set because the first symbol variation effect after the end of the demonstration effect is related to a big hit, the next symbol variation effect is related to a loss. For example, it is possible to set a production environment by setting a specific production pattern. That is, when the demonstration effect execution flag is turned on (when the specific information is stored because the specific condition is satisfied), the demonstration effect execution flag is turned on at least once. The symbol variation effect can be executed.

  In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment and the first and second modified examples, it is assumed that the result of the jackpot determination is out of order in order to enable the production environment setting during the game, but this is not a condition Also good. In this case, in the effect pattern setting process of FIG. 27, the process of S756 (determination process as to whether or not the big hit determination result is out) may be omitted. That is, if it is determined in S750 that the demonstration effect execution completed flag is on, the game environment setting flag is set in S758 regardless of whether the result of the big hit determination is a big hit or off (regardless of the result of the big hit determination). What is necessary is just to set a specific production pattern as ON. This makes it possible to set the production environment even if the result of the jackpot determination is during the symbol variation effect related to the jackpot, and not only the symbol variation effect related to the jackpot but also the subsequent jackpot game effect of the player's preference Since the performance can be executed in the production environment, the game entertainment can be further improved.

  In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment and the first and second modified examples, when the production environment is set during non-game, the demonstration production execution flag is turned off if it is on, but this is not a limitation. Once the demonstration effect is executed, the demonstration effect execution completed flag may be turned on regardless of whether the effect environment is set during non-game. In this case, the processing of S668 and S670 may be omitted in the non-game presentation environment setting processing of FIG. As a result, if a demonstration effect is executed even once during non-games, it is possible to set a specific effect pattern during a symbol variation effect that is first performed after the start of the game, thereby enabling setting of the effect environment.

  In the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment and the first and second modifications, the demonstration environment is executed during the non-game in order to enable the production environment setting during the game. is not. It may be a condition that a non-game state (a state in which the number of reserved special symbols is 0, a state in which the special symbol is not variably displayed) continues for a predetermined time or more. Moreover, you may add that the game ball is not being launched to the conditions determined as a non-game state. Whether or not the game ball is being fired may be determined by actually detecting the presence or absence of the game ball or the presence or absence of driving of the launching device, or whether or not the player's hand is in contact with the firing handle 18 It may be determined by a detection signal from the touch sensor 18a. Further, it may be added that the player has operated the return button 25 in order to take out the card from the CR unit to the condition for determining the non-game state. Usually, when the player ends the game, the card is often taken out, so if the game is started after the return button 25 is operated, the player is likely to be replaced. is there.

  In the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment and the first and second modified examples, the status bar 35 including the production environment setting state symbol 35c is displayed on the display screen of the production display device 34 to notify the player of the current production environment. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the production environment setting state symbol 35c may not be displayed on the status bar 35 (the current production environment is not notified to the player).

  In the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment and the first and second modified examples, the volume and the brightness can be set as the production environment. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and only the volume may be set or only the brightness can be set. It is good. Alternatively, a production environment other than volume and brightness may be settable. For example, in a gaming machine that can generate vibration in the effect button 26 (decision button 26a) or the like in accordance with the effect, the strength of the vibration may be settable. In addition, the operation mode of the button effect using the effect button 26 is changed from the standard operation mode (for example, a simple operation such as single hit or continuous hit) to the change operation mode (for example, operated in accordance with a predetermined timing). Complicated operation) may be set, and the type of effect design, the character appearing during the effect, the background display during the effect, etc. may be set from a plurality of types. In addition, the production mode is a normal mode where normal production is performed, and the production mode is more flashy than the normal mode (e.g., increasing the light emission brightness of the lamp, frequently flashing rapidly, or frequently changing the volume) ) Mode or mode in which the mode of production is more modest than normal (suppressing the light emission luminance of the lamp or suppressing the change in volume) may be settable. Furthermore, a character for notifying that a reach effect will be performed or a big hit will occur may be set from among a plurality of types. The probability may be settable.

  In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment or the first modified example, the presentation environment setting image displayed during non-game and the presentation environment setting image displayed during gaming are different images. It may be an image.

  In the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment and the first and second modified examples, when the symbol variation effect is performed with the specific effect pattern, the maximum output according to the set value (the large sound volume output and the high brightness output) is set. However, the present invention is not limited to this. As in the case where the design variation effect is performed in the standard effect pattern, the sound and the luminance based on the setting value of the effect environment are output (those that do not need to be maximum output). Also good.

  In the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment and the first and second modified examples, the effect environment setting image for the player to set the effect environment is displayed on the effect display device 34. However, the present invention is not limited to this. May be displayed on another display device. Alternatively, the display device is not limited to a display device that displays an effect environment setting image, and a display unit whose display state is changed according to an operation of a setting operation unit for the player to set an effect environment may be provided.

  In the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment and the first and second modified examples, as an application of input detection by the operation detection switch 27 that detects input to the effect button 26, input of various button effect operations during super reach and story reach. Although the detection and the input detection of the production environment setting operation in the production environment setting image are exemplified, the present invention is not limited to these applications. For example, in the pachinko machine 10 having a function (so-called “my-pachi function”) that provides (sends) game information relating to game results and various effects performed by the player to the portable terminal of the player, a login for using the function It is good also as what is used for input detections, such as operation. In this way, by executing the first symbol variation effect after the start of the game with the specific effect pattern not accompanied by the button effect, the login image can be displayed during the effect and the login operation can be performed.

  In the pachinko machine 10 according to the example and the first and second modified examples, it is possible to set the production environment during non-game based on the player operating the production button 26 during non-game (during demonstration). However, the present invention is not limited to this, as long as the production environment can be set based on an instruction from the player. For example, the production environment may be set based on the player operating the ball lending button 24 during the demonstration. Or it is not restricted to the operation of such a button, a non-contact type sensor is provided in the effect display device 34 or the center accessory 49, and a non-contact type sensor is operated by a player's action (holding a hand, etc.). The production environment may be set based on the fact that is turned on. Furthermore, the sub-control board 90 may be configured to be able to input voice from a microphone, and the production environment may be set when a voice instruction from a player is received during the demonstration.

  In the embodiment, the pachinko machine 10 is applied to the pachinko machine 10 as an example of the gaming machine. May be.

  Further, in the embodiment, the game balls supplied from the island facilities of the game hall are used as “rental balls” or “prize balls”, and various winning holes (first start port, second start port) provided on the game board are used. The present invention relates to a gaming machine (pachinko machine) that gives a player a gaming profit (game value) by paying out a predetermined number of prize balls according to the number of game balls that enter the winning prize opening, etc. However, the present invention can also be applied to a type of gaming machine that gives a gaming profit in a form different from the “payout of prize ball”. For example, when a game ball is entered into various winning openings, data indicating the amount of profit (the magnitude of the game value) corresponding to the ball is stored in the RAM (game value) of the main control unit or the payout control unit. The present invention can also be applied to a type of gaming machine that gives a player a gaming profit (game value) by storing it in the management control unit. An effect can be obtained. Of course, as the game value managed by the game value management control unit, the game value obtained as a result of the game and the game value obtained by inserting cash or the like may be managed separately (displayed separately). , May be managed together (displayed by addition / subtraction) (both separate display and addition / subtraction display may be performed). As a type of gaming machine in which gaming profit (game value) is converted into data and given to the player, a gaming machine that circulates and uses a plurality of gaming balls built in the gaming machine, specifically, Examples of the game machine (so-called enclosed game machine) configured to return the game ball discharged to the back surface of the game board through various winning holes or out holes to the launch position and launch it again.

  The correspondence between the main elements of the embodiment and the main elements of the invention described in the column of means for solving the problems will be described. In the embodiment, the pachinko machine 10 corresponds to the “game machine”, the RAM 70c of the main control board 70 corresponds to the “acquired information storage means”, and the demonstration effect executed flag is set in the process of the demonstration effect process S624 in FIG. The CPU 90a and the RAM 90c of the sub control board 90 to be turned on correspond to “specific information storage means”, and the operation (input) of the determination button operation detection switch 27a and the cross button 26b for detecting the operation (input) of the determination button 26a. The cross button operation detection switch 27b to be detected and the CPU 90a of the sub-control board 90 that executes the processing of S736 of the symbol variation effect processing of FIG. 26 and the processing of the environment setting processing S808 and S810 of FIG. It corresponds to “detection means”. Further, the CPU 90a of the sub control board 90 that executes the effect environment setting process during the game of FIG. 29, the effect display device 34 that displays the effect environment setting image, and the effect display control board 91 correspond to the “effect environment setting function”. The CPU 90a of the sub-control board 90 that turns on the game environment setting flag in the process of S758 of the effect pattern setting process of FIG. 27 corresponds to the configuration of “enabling the effect environment setting function”. Further, special symbols (first special symbol, second special symbol) correspond to “identification information”. Further, the CPU 70a of the main control board 70 that executes the processes of S302 and S304 of the variable display related process of FIG. 13 corresponds to the “determination unit”. The correspondence between the main elements of the embodiment and the main elements of the invention described in the column of means for solving the problem is the same as that of the embodiment described in the column of means for solving the problem. Therefore, the elements of the invention described in the column of means for solving the problems are not limited. In other words, the interpretation of the invention described in the column of means for solving the problems should be made based on the description of the column, and the examples are those of the invention described in the column of means for solving the problems. It is only a specific example.

  The embodiments of the present invention have been described using the embodiments. However, the present invention is not limited to these embodiments, and can be implemented in various forms without departing from the gist of the present invention. Of course you get.

  10 Pachinko machine, 11 Front frame, 12 Glass plate, 14 Upper tray, 16 Lower tray, 18 Launch handle, 18a Touch sensor, 18b Launch stop switch, 19 Launch motor, 21 Body frame, 22 Outer frame, 24 Ball rental button, 25 return button, 26 effect button, 26a determination button, 26b cross button, 27 operation detection switch, 27a determination button operation detection switch, 27b cross button operation detection switch, 28a, 28b speaker, 29 locking device, 30 game board, 31 game Area, 31a Outer rail, 31b Inner rail, 32 Normal symbol operation gate, 32a Gate switch, 34 Effect display device, 34a First determination symbol, 34b Second determination symbol, 34c Firing area notification display unit, 34L, 34M, 34R Design, 35 status bar, 5a First reserved symbol, 35b Second reserved symbol, 35c Production environment setting state symbol, 36 First start port, 36a First start port switch, 38 Second start port, 38a Second start port switch, 38b Second start port Solenoid, 38c Wing piece, 40 Symbol display device, 40a Symbol display board, 41 Normal symbol display device, 41a Left normal symbol display portion, 41b Right normal symbol display portion, 42 Special symbol display device, 42a First special symbol display portion 42b 2nd special symbol display section, 43 round display section, 44 grand prize opening, 44a large prize opening switch, 44b large prize opening solenoid, 44c opening and closing plate, 45 general prize opening, 45a general prize opening switch, 46 out opening, 47 windmill, 49 center, 70 main control board, 70a CPU, 70b ROM, 70c RAM, 72 relay Terminal board, 80 payout control board, 81 frame release switch, 82 ball rental display board, 83 relay terminal board, 84 pre-payout switch, 85 post-payout switch, 86 payout motor, 87 relay terminal board, 90 sub control board, 90a CPU 90b ROM, 90c RAM, 91 stage display control board, 92 amplifier board, 93 decoration drive board, 93a, 93b frame lamp (LED lamp), 93c decoration motor, 94 stage button board, 100 launch control board, 102 bottom plate full Tan switch.

Claims (6)

A gaming machine that performs a variation display of identification information based on acquired information acquired when a predetermined acquisition condition is satisfied, and performs a game effect along with the variation display of the identification information,
Acquisition information storage means for storing the acquisition information;
Specific information storage means for storing specific information on the basis that a specific condition is satisfied in a state in which the acquired information is not stored;
An input detection means for detecting an input from a player;
With
The game effects include a first game effect with input detection by the input detection means and a second game effect without input detection by the input detection means,
The input detection by the input detection means is also used for applications other than the first game effect,
Whether or not the specific information is stored as a game effect that is performed in association with the variable display of the identification information based on the acquired information when the acquired information is acquired in a state where the acquired information is not stored Based on the first game effect or the second game effect,
If the specific information is stored, the other usage can be used during the execution of the game effect. The gaming machine according to claim 1,
There is a production environment setting function for the player to set the production environment of the game production,
The input detection by the input detection means is used for setting the production environment in the production environment setting function as the other application.
The game machine characterized by enabling the production environment setting function during execution of the second game production. A gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2,
When the acquired information is acquired in a state where the acquired information is not stored, or when the specific information is stored, the second game effect is performed without executing the first game effect as the game effect. A gaming machine characterized by that. A gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
When the acquired information is acquired in a state where the acquired information is not stored, and the specific information is not stored, the first game effect can be executed as the game effect. Gaming machine. A gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2,
A determination unit configured to perform a predetermined determination based on the acquired information;
If the result of the determination is a specific result, the identification information is displayed in a specific display manner in a specific display mode, and a specific game advantageous to the player is performed.
When the acquisition information is acquired in a state where the acquisition information is not stored and the determination result is not the specific result but the specific information is stored, the first game effect is stored. The gaming machine is characterized in that the second game effect is executed without executing. A gaming machine according to claim 5,
When the acquired information is acquired in a state where the acquired information is not stored, the determination result is the specified result, and the specified information is stored, the first game effect is stored. A gaming machine characterized in that it can be executed.