JP2017018653A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of further enhancing amusement, about a performance based on prior determination.SOLUTION: A game machine of the embodiment is a game machine in which a specific content is a theme, and the game machine can execute a performance using an animation image using the specific content having high expectation degree to jackpot. The game machine reserves right of special pattern determination based on enter of a game ball to a start port, then executes prior determination whether or not, a player wins jackpot, to the reservation, then based on the result of the prior determination, displays reservation display which suggests that a performance using the animation image using the specific content is executed.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 8

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that performs a special game based on a determination result of whether or not to execute a special game.

  Conventionally, it is determined whether or not a special game is to be performed based on the establishment of the start condition, and the determination result is notified by changing the symbol and then stopped, and prior determination is performed before the symbol changes There is a gaming machine (for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2013-059469 A

  However, there is room for improvement in terms of enhancing the interest of the production based on the prior determination.

  Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of enhancing the interest of the production based on the prior determination.

  The present invention employs the following configuration in order to solve the above problems.

  The gaming machine according to the present invention is configured to acquire an acquisition unit that acquires acquisition information when a predetermined condition is satisfied, and to perform a special game determination as to whether or not to perform a special game based on the acquisition information when a start condition is satisfied. And a symbol display control means for notifying a result of the special game determination by causing the symbol display means to stop after changing a predetermined symbol in response to establishment of the start condition, and the start condition is satisfied. Based on the acquisition information acquired by the acquisition means before, a prior determination means for performing a prior determination as to whether or not to play a special game, and the acquisition information acquired by the acquisition means when the symbol is changed A storage device for storing the acquired information and holding it as the right for the special game determination, and an effect control unit for controlling a predetermined effect based on the acquired information. The effect control means includes a hold display control means for displaying a hold display corresponding to the right of special game determination held in the hold storage means, and during the variation of the symbol based on the result of the special game determination, Effect execution means for performing a predetermined effect indicating that there is a high possibility that a special game will be performed, and the hold display control means displays the hold display in a specific manner based on the prior determination. When the hold display is displayed in the specific mode, the effect control means displays a second image larger than the first image after displaying the first image indicating the predetermined effect. When the specific effect indicating that the special game is likely to be performed is executed, and after the first image indicating the predetermined effect is displayed, the specific effect is executed without displaying the second image. When not and when .

  According to the present invention, interest can be improved.

Schematic front view of pachinko machine 1 A plan view showing a part of the pachinko gaming machine 1 Enlarged view of the display 4 in FIG. Schematic for explaining a configuration example of the second big prize opening 19 Explanatory diagram for explaining the flow of the game The figure which shows an example of the image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5. The figure which shows an example of the display mode of the hold display which shows the hold of the right of the 1st special symbol determination The figure which shows an example of the production | presentation when the specific hold image 59 is displayed as a hold display. The figure which shows an example of the production following FIG. The figure which shows the time chart of the production | presentation shown in FIG. 8 and FIG. It is a figure which shows an example of the effect at the time of the specific hold image 59 being displayed as a hold display, and is a figure which shows an example of the effect when a live-action image is not enlarged and displayed to the maximum The figure which shows an example of the effect at the time of the one specific pending | holding image 59 being displayed. The figure which shows the flow of the production | presentation using the specific reserved image 59 Diagram showing the development of the development destination corresponding to live-action video The figure which shows an example of the production | presentation in case a display during a change changes to the specific hold image 59 The figure which shows an example of special zone production The figure which shows the change of the zone display image 67 during special zone production being performed. The figure which shows the correspondence of a background image and a mode display image The figure which shows the outline | summary of the pseudo-variation production using the production | presentation actor of this embodiment. The figure which shows the state which the production | presentation actor 71 does not operate | move, and the state which act | operated The figure which shows an example of the pseudo | simulation variation effect in case the production | presentation actor 71 does not operate | move when the second pseudo change of the decoration design 51 is performed. The figure which shows an example of the pseudo | simulation variation effect in case the production | presentation actor 71 does not operate | move when the second pseudo change of the decoration design 51 is performed. The figure which shows an example of the pseudo | simulation variation effect in case the effect actor 71 act | operates when the 2nd pseudo variation of the decoration design 51 is performed. The figure which shows the other example of pseudo variation production The figure which shows the flow of the pseudo | simulation variation production accompanying the action | operation of the production actor 71 The block diagram which shows the structural example of the control apparatus with which the pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided. The block diagram which shows the structural example of the image sound control board 140 A block diagram showing a configuration example of the main RAM 103 and various information stored in the main RAM 103 The flowchart which shows an example of the timer interruption process performed in the game control board 100 Detailed flowchart of the switch process in step S2 of FIG. Detailed flowchart of the first start port switch process in step S21 of FIG. Detailed flowchart of the second start port switch process in step S22 of FIG. Detailed flowchart of the pre-determination process in steps S218 and S228 of FIGS. Detailed flowchart of the special symbol process in step S3 of FIG. Detailed flowchart of jackpot determination processing in step S309 of FIG. Detailed flowchart of the variation pattern selection process in step S310 of FIG. The flowchart which shows the detail of the process performed in the production control board 130 Detailed flowchart of command reception processing in step S1001 of FIG. Detailed flowchart of the hold command process in step S1302 of FIG. Detailed flowchart of the prefetch effect determination process in step S1323 Detailed Flowchart of Change Start Command Processing in Step S1304 of FIG. The figure which shows an example of the variation pattern of the special symbol and the contents of the variation production corresponding to it

  Hereinafter, a pachinko gaming machine 1 according to an embodiment of the gaming machine of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings as appropriate.

[Example of schematic configuration of pachinko gaming machine 1]
First, a schematic configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. Here, FIG. 1 is a schematic front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1. FIG. 2 is a plan view showing a part of the pachinko gaming machine 1. FIG. 3 is an enlarged view of the display 4 in FIG.

  As illustrated in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided with a game board 2 provided with an accessory related to winning or determination and a frame member 3 surrounding the game board 2. The frame member 3 supports a transparent glass plate arranged in parallel with the game board 2 at a predetermined interval. The glass board and the game board 2 form a game area 10 in which a game ball can flow down. Has been.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 includes an upper plate 28 and a lower plate 29 provided below the upper plate 28. The upper plate 28 stores game balls and prize balls supplied to a launching device (not shown). The lower plate 29 stores game balls as prize balls that are paid out from the pachinko gaming machine 1. A take-out button 23 is arranged close to the lower plate 29. When the player operates the take-out button 23, a part of the lower surface of the lower plate 29 is opened, and the game balls accumulated in the lower plate 29 are moved to the lower plate 29. It falls into a box (not shown) arranged below 29. In other embodiments, the upper plate 28 and the lower plate 29 may be configured as a single plate.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the player holds the handle 20 and rotates the lever 21 in the clockwise direction, the game ball guided from the upper plate 28 to the launching device plays with a hitting force according to the rotation angle of the lever 21. Fired to the upper position in region 10. The game area 10 is provided with game nails, windmills, etc. (not shown), and the launched game balls change along the game board 2 while changing their moving direction by contacting the game nails, windmills, etc. Fall. Note that the game ball is temporarily stopped when the player operates the stop button 22.

  When the player performs a so-called “left strike” in which the lever 21 is rotated at a small rotation angle, the game ball is launched from the launching device with a relatively weak hitting force. In this case, the game ball flows down the left area in the game area 10 as exemplified by the arrow 31. On the other hand, when the player performs a so-called “right strike” in which the lever 21 is rotated at a large rotation angle, the game ball is launched from the launching device with a relatively strong hitting force. In this case, the game ball flows down the right region in the game region 10 as illustrated by the arrow 32.

  A first starting port 11, a second starting port 12, two normal winning ports 14, and an electric tulip 17 are provided in the passing path of the left-handed game ball as a winning and determining role. In addition, in the passing path of the right-handed game ball, the second starting port 12, the first big winning port 13, the two normal winning ports 14, the gate 16, and the electric tulip 17 are used as a prize and a prize. , And a second grand prize opening 19 is provided.

  The game balls launched into the game area 10 flow down along the game board 2 in the process of flowing down along the game board 2, the first start port 11, the second start port 12, the first large winning port 13, the normal winning port 14, and the second large winning port. A winning can be made by entering any of the winning openings 19. As a result, a predetermined number of prize balls corresponding to the winning location are paid out to the upper plate 28 or the lower plate 29. The game balls that have not won a prize are discharged from the game area 10 through the discharge port 18.

  The first start port 11 is a start port that is always open, and the second start port 12 is a start port that is opened only when the electric tulip 17 as an ordinary electric accessory is operating. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when a game ball wins through the first start port 11, or when a game ball wins through the second start port 12, a jackpot game (special game) advantageous to the player Is determined, and the determination result is displayed on the display 4 described later.

  In the following description, the determination executed on condition that a game ball wins the first start port 11 is referred to as “first special symbol determination”, and the game ball wins on the second start port 12 is a condition. The determination to be executed is referred to as “second special symbol determination”, and these determinations are collectively referred to as “special symbol determination”.

  The first big prize opening 13 is opened according to the result of the special symbol determination. A plate for opening and closing the first big prize opening 13 is provided at the opening of the first big prize opening 13. The first big winning opening 13 is normally closed by this plate. On the other hand, when the predetermined jackpot symbol indicating that the determination result of the special symbol determination is “big jackpot” is stopped and displayed on the display 4, the plate is operated to open the first big winning opening 13. A jackpot game is executed. During the jackpot game, a predetermined condition is satisfied (in this embodiment, nine game balls are won in the first big prize opening 13 or 29.5 seconds have passed since the first big prize opening 13 was opened). Until the first big prize opening 13 is maintained in the open state, the round game that is closed is executed a predetermined number of times. For this reason, the player can obtain more prize balls by making a right hit during the jackpot game compared to when the jackpot game is not being played.

  The second big prize opening 19 is opened according to the result of the special symbol determination. As illustrated in FIGS. 1 and 4, a first blade member 191 that opens and closes the second grand prize opening 19 is provided at the opening of the second big prize opening 19. As will be described in detail later, during the big hit game, following the round game in which the first big prize opening 13 is opened, the short open round game in which the second big prize opening 19 is opened shortly, or the second big prize opening 19 A long-opening round game in which the long-opening is performed is executed.

  In the short open round game, for example, the second big prize opening 19 is kept open until the predetermined condition that 0.1 second elapses after the second big prize opening 19 is opened and then closed. . On the other hand, in the long open round game, for example, there are predetermined conditions such that 29.5 seconds elapse after the second big prize opening 19 is opened, or nine game balls win the second big prize opening 19. The second big prize opening 19 is kept open until it is filled and then closed.

  The electric tulip 17 is disposed close to the second starting port 12 and has a pair of blade members. The electric tulip 17 has a closed posture in which the pair of blade members closes the second starting port 12 (see the solid line in FIG. 1), and an open posture in which the second starting port 12 is opened (see the broken line in FIG. 1). The posture can be changed.

  As illustrated in FIG. 1, the second start port 12 is normally closed by an electric tulip 17. On the other hand, when the game ball passes through the gate 16, it is determined whether or not the second start port 12 is to be opened, although no prize ball is paid out. Here, when it is determined that the second start port 12 is to be opened, the operation of returning to the closed posture after the pair of blade members of the electric tulip 17 has maintained the open posture for the specified time is performed a predetermined number of times. As described above, the second start port 12 is in a state in which it is difficult for the game ball to pass when the electric tulip 17 is not operated, whereas the game ball is easily passed by the operation of the electric tulip 17. Become. In the following description, the determination executed on condition that the game ball passes through the gate 16 is referred to as “ordinary symbol determination”.

  The normal winning opening 14 is always open like the first start opening 11 and is a winning opening through which a predetermined number of winning balls are paid out by winning a game ball. Unlike the first starting port 11 and the like, even if a game ball wins the normal winning port 14, no determination is made.

[Configuration example of presentation means of pachinko gaming machine 1]
As illustrated in FIG. 1, the game board 2 or the frame member 3 is provided with a liquid crystal display device 5, a speaker 24, a panel lamp 25, a center lamp 30, and the like for performing various effects. Although not shown in FIG. 1, the game board 2 is provided with a first effect bonus 71 to a third effect bonus 73 (see FIG. 26), and the frame member 3 has a frame lamp. 37 (see FIG. 26) is incorporated.

  The liquid crystal display device 5 is an image display device that displays an effect image, and the display screen of the liquid crystal display device 5 is provided at a position where it can be easily seen by the player. On this display screen, for example, a decorative symbol for informing the determination result of the special symbol determination, a character or item for performing a notice effect, a hold display image (hold icon) displayed as many as the number of special symbol determinations being held, etc. The effect image including the various display objects is displayed. Note that the image display device may be configured by another image display device such as an EL display device.

  The speaker 24 produces a sound effect by outputting effect sounds such as music, sound, and sound effects in synchronism with the display effect performed on the liquid crystal display device 5 or asynchronously.

  Each of the first directors 71 to 73 is configured to be movable with respect to the game board 2, and various types of directors 71 to 73 themselves can be moved and / or light depending on various types. Produce.

  The panel lamp 25 and the frame lamp 37 perform various effects by light, such as changing a lighting or blinking pattern and changing a light emission color.

[Configuration example of operation means of the pachinko gaming machine 1]
As illustrated in FIG. 2, the frame member 3 is provided with an effect button 26 and an effect key 27 as operation means operated by the player. The effect button 26 is a push button for inputting operation information when pressed by the player. The production button 26 has a normal position where the upper surface is substantially the same height as the upper surface of the frame member 3 and a protrusion whose upper surface protrudes upward from the upper surface of the frame member 3 by a predetermined height (for example, 10 cm). The height can be changed between positions. The effect button 26 can be pressed at any height between the normal position and the protruding position.

  The production key 27 is a so-called cross key for the player to perform a selection operation. The up key for instructing up, the down key for instructing down, the left key for instructing left, It consists of a right key for indicating the right. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, there is a case where an effect corresponding to the operation of the effect button 26 or the effect key 27 is performed. The effect buttons 26 and the effect keys 27 are also used for various setting operations.

[Configuration Example of Display 4]
FIG. 4 is an enlarged view of the display 4 in FIG. The display 4 mainly displays information related to the special symbol determination and the normal symbol determination. As illustrated in FIG. 4, the first special symbol display 41, the second special symbol display 42, the first A special symbol hold indicator 43, a second special symbol hold indicator 44, a normal symbol indicator 45, a normal symbol hold indicator 46, a game state indicator 47, a round indicator 48 and the like are configured.

  When the first special symbol determination is performed, the first special symbol display 41 displays the symbol in a variable manner and then stops displaying the symbol indicating the determination result of the first special symbol determination, thereby determining the first special symbol determination. Inform the results. When the second special symbol determination is performed, the second special symbol display 42 displays the symbol in a variable manner and then stops displaying the symbol indicating the determination result of the second special symbol determination, thereby determining the second special symbol determination. Inform the results. The first special symbol display 41 and the second special symbol display 42 have a jackpot symbol indicating that the determination result of the special symbol determination is “big hit”, or the determination result of the special symbol determination is “lost” The lost symbol indicating is stopped and displayed.

  The first special symbol hold indicator 43 displays the number of holds for the first special symbol determination. The second special symbol hold indicator 44 displays the number of holds for the second special symbol determination.

  When the normal symbol determination is performed, the normal symbol display 45 notifies the determination result of the normal symbol determination by suspending and displaying the symbol indicating the determination result of the normal symbol determination after variably displaying the symbol. The normal symbol hold display 46 displays the number of holds for normal symbol determination. The game state display 47 displays the game state at the time when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on. When the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol indicator 41 or the second special symbol indicator 42, the round indicator 48 opens the first big prize port 13 and the second big prize port 19 during the jackpot game. Display the pattern.

  In the following description, the symbol displayed on the first special symbol display 41 or the second special symbol display 42 is referred to as “special symbol”, and the symbol displayed on the normal symbol display 45 is “normal symbol”. Shall be called.

[Internal configuration example of second big prize opening 19]
FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram for explaining an example of the configuration of the second big prize opening 19. As illustrated in FIG. 1 and FIG. 4, a first blade member 191 that opens and closes the second big prize opening 19 is provided at the opening of the second big prize opening 19. The second big prize opening 19 is normally closed by the first blade member 191. On the other hand, in a predetermined round during the jackpot game, the first blade member 191 is operated to open the second big prize opening 19 for a short opening round game, or the first blade member 191 is operated to operate the second large game. A long open round game in which the winning opening 19 is opened long is performed.

  Further, a second grand prize port switch 116, a V prize port switch 117, a discharge switch 118, a second blade member 192, and the like are provided inside the second grand prize port 19.

  The second grand prize opening switch 116 detects a game ball won in the second big prize opening 19. The V winning opening switch 117 detects entry of a game ball into the V area 195. The discharge switch 118 detects entry of a game ball into the lost area 196. The second blade member 192 guides the game ball that has passed through the second big prize opening switch 116 to the V area 195 or the loss area 196.

  When the big hit game is not being performed, the second big prize opening 19 is closed by the first blade member 191 and the V region 195 is closed by the second blade member 192 (see FIG. 4A). On the other hand, after a predetermined number of round games for starting the jackpot game and opening the first grand prize opening 13 are performed, first, the first blade member 191 is rotated and the second big prize opening 19 is opened. It is opened (see FIG. 4B). As a result, the second big prize opening 19 is temporarily changed from the difficult entry state where the game ball is difficult to enter to the easy entry state where it is easy to enter. In the state shown in FIG. 4B, the V region 195 is closed by the second blade member 192. For this reason, the game ball that has entered the second grand prize opening 19 is guided to the lost region 196 by the second blade member 192.

  On the other hand, when a predetermined time (for example, 3 seconds) elapses from the start of opening of the second grand prize opening 19, the second blade member 192 opens the V region 195 for a set time (for example, 10 seconds) (see FIG. 4 (C)) is maintained, and then the closed position (see FIG. 4 (B)) for closing the V region 195 is returned. For this reason, while the second grand prize opening 19 is opened by the first blade member 191 and the V region 195 is opened by the second blade member 192, the game ball enters the V region 195 (hereinafter referred to as “V”). Also called "winning").

  As described above, in this embodiment, the V region 195 is difficult to pass through because it is difficult for a game ball to pass through the V region 195 by operating both the first blade member 191 and the second blade member 192 at the same time. The state temporarily changes from a state to an easily passing state.

  As illustrated in FIG. 4, a game ball entering the V area 195 is detected by the V winning opening switch 117. The V prize opening switch 117 has a function as a probability change switch. For this reason, when a game ball won in the second big prize opening 19 is detected by the V prize opening switch 117, a probability that the jackpot game is determined to be executed after the jackpot game is finished is relatively low. Transition from a state to a high probability state with a relatively high probability. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, a so-called electric chew support function that makes it easy for a game ball to win a prize is given to the second starting port 12 in accordance with the transition to the high probability state.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, “per short opening” that causes the first blade member 191 and the second blade member 192 to operate in an operation mode in which entry of the game ball into the V region 195 is difficult, and the V region. There are two types of jackpots, “per long opening” that operates the first wing member 191 and the second wing member 192 in an operation mode in which a game ball can easily enter 195, and basically the latter Only when a big win is won, it is possible to shift to the high probability state described above.

  In addition, the game ball entering the lost area 196 is detected by the discharge switch 118. A game ball that has passed through the discharge switch 118 always passes through the loss area 196.

  In another embodiment, the V prize opening switch 117 may be provided downstream of the V area 195 or in the V area 195, and the discharge switch 118 is provided downstream of the loss area 196 or in the loss area 196. It may be.

  Up to this point, the configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 has been described based on FIGS. 1 to 4, but the configuration illustrated in FIGS. 1 to 4 is merely an example, and other configurations may be used. For example, instead of the second blade member 192, a configuration change in which a slide member that can slide between a position where the V region 195 is closed and a position where the V region 195 is opened is provided.

[About the game flow]
FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the flow of the game. As illustrated in FIG. 5, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the game is controlled in the “normal game state”, “probability game state”, or “time-short game state”.

  The “normal game state” is a normal game state in which special symbol determination is performed in a low probability state in which it is determined that a jackpot game is to be executed, and the electric chew support function is not provided. In other words, in the normal gaming state, the probability that the jackpot game is determined to be executed by the special symbol determination is set to a relatively low probability (for example, 1/399). Also, the probability that the second start port 12 is determined to be opened by the normal symbol determination is set to a relatively low probability (for example, 1/12), and the normal symbol variation time is relatively long (for example, 25 seconds). And the opening time of the second starting port 12 when it is determined to open the second starting port 12 is set to a relatively short time (for example, 0.1 second × 1 time).

  The “probability game state” is a game state in which special symbol determination is performed in a high probability state in which it is determined that a jackpot game is to be executed, and an electric chew support function is provided. That is, in the probability variation gaming state, the probability that it is determined that the jackpot game is executed by the special symbol determination is set to a relatively high probability (for example, 1/110). In addition, the probability that the second start port 12 is determined to be opened by the normal symbol determination is set to a relatively high probability (for example, 12/12), and the variation time of the normal symbol is relatively short (for example, 2 seconds). And the opening time of the second starting port 12 when it is determined to open the second starting port 12 is set to a relatively long time (for example, 1.6 seconds × 3 times).

  The “time-short game state” is a game state in which special symbol determination is performed in the low probability state described above and an electric chew support function is provided. That is, in the short-time gaming state, the probability that the jackpot game is determined to be executed by the special symbol determination is set to a relatively low probability (for example, 1/399). In addition, the probability that the second start port 12 is determined to be opened by the normal symbol determination is set to a relatively high probability (for example, 12/12), and the variation time of the normal symbol is relatively short (for example, 2 seconds). And the opening time of the second starting port 12 when it is determined to open the second starting port 12 is set to a relatively long time (for example, 1.6 seconds × 3 times).

  In the following description, a state in which the winning of the game ball to the second starting port 12 due to the addition of the electric chew support function is referred to as a “high base state”, and the electric chew support function is provided. A state in which it is not easy to win a game ball in the second starting port 12 due to the absence of the game will be referred to as a “low base state”.

  The game ball hit by the player to the right basically wins only the second start port 12 out of the first start port 11 and the second start port 12. In the low base state, the game ball is less likely to win the second start port 12 than in the high base state, and the first start port 11 is more in play than the second start port 12. It is easy to win a prize. For this reason, when the game is controlled in the low base state (the normal game state corresponds to this), the player plays the game by left-handed aiming at the first start port 11.

  On the other hand, when a game ball wins the first starting port 11 in the normal gaming state, the first special symbol determination is executed, and the first special symbol display 41 displays the first symbol after the special symbol is variably displayed. The special symbol indicating the determination result of the special symbol determination is stopped and displayed. At this time, if it is determined not to execute the jackpot game, the lost symbol is stopped and displayed. On the other hand, when it is determined that the jackpot game is executed, the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed.

  When the above-mentioned jackpot symbol indicating the short-opening is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41 (see FIG. 5A), the short-opening of the second big winning opening 19 in a predetermined round during the jackpot game is short. An open round game is played. When this short open round game is performed, the game ball basically does not pass through the V winning opening switch 117 and enters the V area 195. Therefore, after the jackpot game is over, a special symbol determination is performed, for example. Until 100 times are played, the game is controlled in the short-time game state (see FIG. 5B).

  On the other hand, when the above-mentioned jackpot symbol indicating the long-opening is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41 (see FIG. 5C), the second big winning opening 19 is opened long in a predetermined round during the jackpot game. A long open round game is held. When this long open round game is performed, the player can easily enter the game ball into the V area 195. For this reason, when the game ball passes the V winning opening switch 117 (V winning) and enters the V area 195, after the jackpot game is finished, until the special symbol determination is performed 160 times, for example, the probability variation gaming state Thus, the game is controlled (see FIG. 5D).

  If the game ball does not pass the V winning opening switch 117 (V winning) during the long open round game, the game is controlled in the short-time game state after the jackpot game ends ( (See FIG. 5E).

  As described above, when the gaming state shifts from the normal gaming state to the probability-changing gaming state (or the short-time gaming state), that is, when the low base state shifts to the high base state, the second starting port is more than the first starting port 11. No. 12 makes it easier for game balls to win. Therefore, when the game is controlled in the high base state (the probability variation game state and the short-time game state correspond to this), the player plays the game by right-handed aiming at the second start port 12. .

  When the game ball passes through the gate 16 in the probability variation gaming state, a normal symbol determination is performed. As described above, in the normal symbol determination in the probability variation gaming state, it is determined that the second start port 12 is opened at a ratio of 12/12, and in addition, the open time of the second start port 12 is relatively long (this implementation) (In the form, 1.6 seconds x 3 times). For this reason, the game ball launched into the right area of the game area 10 easily wins the second starting port 12 and the second special symbol determination is performed in a high probability state. For this reason, in the probability variation gaming state, it is easier to win a jackpot than in the normal gaming state.

  When the right-handed game ball wins the second starting port 12, the second special symbol determination is performed, and after the special symbol is variably displayed on the second special symbol display 42, the determination result of the second special symbol determination A special symbol indicating is stopped and displayed. Here, when it is determined by the second special symbol determination that the jackpot game is not executed, the lost symbol is stopped and displayed. On the other hand, when it is determined that the jackpot game is to be executed, the jackpot symbol indicating the long open per game is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 42 (see FIG. 5 (F)), and the V winning in the long open round game is displayed. As a condition, after the jackpot game is over, the game is again controlled in the probability variation game state.

  On the other hand, if it is not determined that the jackpot game is executed once even if the second special symbol determination (or the first special symbol determination) is performed 160 times after the transition to the probability variation gaming state, After the special symbol indicating the determination result of the special symbol determination is stopped and displayed, the gaming state is returned from the probability changing gaming state to the normal gaming state (see FIG. 5G).

  When the game is shifted to the short-time game state after the jackpot game is over, the player will play the game by right-handed aiming at the second starting port 12 because it is in the high base state like the probability variation game state. When the right-handed game ball wins the second starting port 12, the second special symbol determination is performed, and after the special symbol is variably displayed on the second special symbol display 42, the determination result of the second special symbol determination A special symbol indicating is stopped and displayed. Here, if it is determined that the jackpot game is to be executed, the jackpot symbol indicating the long-open game is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 42 (see FIG. 5 (H)), and the V during the long-open game is displayed. On the condition of winning a prize, after the big hit game is over, the game is controlled in the probability variation game state. On the other hand, even if 100 special symbol determinations (mainly the second special symbol determination) are performed, if it is not determined that the jackpot game will be executed, the special symbol indicating the determination result of the 100th special symbol determination. After the stop is displayed, the gaming state is returned from the short-time gaming state to the normal gaming state (see FIG. 5I).

[Outline of characteristic presentation of gaming machine of this embodiment]
Next, an outline of characteristic effects of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment is a gaming machine having a theme of specific content (a copyrighted work such as a movie, animation, cartoon, etc.), for example, a gaming machine based on a specific movie. In the gaming machine 1, during the special symbol change or jackpot game, images extracted from the specific movie or characters (persons, virtual characters, etc.) appearing (appearing) in the specific movie, Is displayed. The pachinko gaming machine 1 stores moving image effect data for executing a moving image effect.

  Specifically, the pachinko gaming machine 1 includes raw video data and dedicated video data as video effect data. The raw video data is raw video data obtained by extracting a part of video actually used in a specific movie. The dedicated moving image data is data of a dedicated moving image created for a pachinko machine using the specific movie as a motif. Here, the specific movie may be a live-action movie that is actually taken by a real camera, or may be an animated movie. For example, when a specific movie is a live-action movie, the “live video” is an image extracted without processing or processing at least a part of the live-action movie, for example, a specific scene in the live-action movie is extracted. It is a picture. In addition, when the specific movie is an animated movie, the “live video” is an image extracted without processing or processing at least a part of the animated movie, for example, extracting a specific scene in the animated movie. It is a picture. That is, the “live video” in this specification is a moving image using at least a part of specific content, and means a raw video extracted without processing or processing a part of specific content. It means a video using specific content as it is.

  On the other hand, the “dedicated video” is not a live video of a specific movie but a video that is secondarily created for the pachinko gaming machine 1 with the specific movie as a motif. It is a movie created by a movie or animation. For example, when a specific movie is a live-action movie, the “dedicated movie” is a three-dimensional CG movie or a two-dimensional animation movie created using a character such as a hero who appears in the movie. This is a moving image created by imitating the scene of the specific movie. In addition, when a specific movie is an animated movie, the “dedicated movie” is an animation movie created using a character or the like appearing in the animated movie as a motif, for example, imitating the scene of the particular movie It is a created video. That is, the “dedicated moving image” is an image created independently without using the specific content as it is.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, a “live video” of a specific movie or a “dedicated video” created using a specific movie as a motif is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 while the special symbol changes. The When “live video” is displayed, the degree of expectation for jackpot (probability of jackpot; also referred to as reliability) is higher than when “dedicated video” is displayed.

  In the present embodiment, it is assumed that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is created using a specific live-action movie as a specific content. Hereinafter, a “live video” indicating a live video of a specific live-action movie is referred to as a “live-action video”. The specific content is not limited to movies but may be anime, manga, television programs, games, and the like. When the pachinko gaming machine 1 is produced on the theme of still image content such as comics, the “live video data” is an image extracted without processing or processing the actual image posted on the comic. The “dedicated moving image data” is a moving image created for the pachinko gaming machine 1 using the cartoon as a motif.

  FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an example of an image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5. FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating an example of a display form of a hold display indicating the hold of the right of the first special symbol determination.

  As shown in FIG. 6, the liquid crystal display device 5 displays a decorative pattern 51, a mode display image 54, a reserved frame image 55, and a background image 56. Further, the liquid crystal display device 5 is provided with on-hold display areas 551 to 554 and a changing display area 550.

  The decorative symbol 51 is an effect symbol for notifying the result of the special symbol determination. The decorative symbol 51 starts to fluctuate when the special symbol displayed on the first special symbol indicator 41 or the second special symbol indicator 42 starts to fluctuate, and stops fluctuating when the special symbol fluctuates. The decorative design 51 includes a left decorative design 51a, a middle decorative design 51b, and a right decorative design 51c. The left decorative symbol 51a, the middle decorative symbol 51b, and the right decorative symbol 51c are variably displayed to indicate that the special symbol is changing, and the result of the special symbol determination is notified by the stop mode. For example, a reach effect using the decorative symbol 51 (a state where two similar decorative symbols stop and one decorative symbol fluctuates) is performed during the change of the special symbol, and three decorative symbols are obtained as a result of the reach effect. If you stop together with the same kind of symbols, you will win a jackpot.

  When the game ball wins the first start port 11 and the right of the first special symbol determination is put on hold, a hold display indicating the hold of the right is displayed in any of the hold display areas 551 to 554. As shown in FIG. 7, a standard hold image 57 is normally displayed as the hold display. Although details will be described later, as shown in FIG. 7, the display mode of the hold display includes a specific hold image 59 in addition to the standard hold image 57.

  The right of the first special symbol determination can be held up to four, and the hold display indicating the right of the first special symbol determination can be displayed up to four. In FIG. 6, one hold display (standard hold image 57) is displayed in the hold display area 551. The hold display is displayed in the changing display area 550 as the changing display (standard hold image 57) even after the change of the special symbol is started. In other words, the display during change is an image similar to the hold display and is an image corresponding to the current change in the special symbol. Note that a display mode (a shape, a color, a pattern, and the like are different) may be different from the on-change display and the hold display. The during-change display may be displayed from the start of the change of the special symbol to the end of the change. Etc.) may be displayed.

  As shown in FIG. 6, the hold display displayed in the hold display areas 551 to 554 is digested in order from the left. That is, when the change of the current special symbol is completed, a special symbol determination corresponding to the hold display displayed in the hold display area 551 is performed (hold is digested), and each hold displayed in the hold display areas 551 to 554 is displayed. The display moves to the left. That is, the hold display displayed in the hold display area 551 moves to the changing display area 550 and is displayed as the changing display, and the hold display displayed in the hold display area 552 moves to the hold display area 551. The hold display displayed in the hold display area 553 moves to the hold display area 552, and the hold display displayed in the hold display area 554 moves to the hold display area 553.

  Note that the suspension of the second special symbol determination may also be displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5. Further, the hold display may be displayed as an image on an image display device different from the liquid crystal display device 5 or may be displayed by an LED.

  The hold frame image 55 is an image for easily showing the player the area where the hold display and the changing display are displayed. The hold frame image 55 is an image forming a frame for displaying a hold display and a changing display, and forms hold display areas 551 to 554 and a changing display area 550. The reserved frame image 55 is displayed in a predetermined region (lower region) of the liquid crystal display device 5 while the special symbol is changing or not changing. The reserved frame image 55 is normally fixedly displayed in a predetermined area, and for a predetermined period (for example, during a jackpot game, during a special symbol change and during a specific performance (for example, during a reach performance that expects a jackpot), Display in a predetermined area of the liquid crystal display device 5 except for a predetermined period before the specific effect is started and during a customer waiting effect.

  A background image 56 is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5. The background image 56 is normally displayed as a background on the liquid crystal display device 5 while the special symbol is changing or not changing. The background image 56 is for a predetermined period (for example, during a jackpot game, during a special symbol change and during a specific presentation (for example, during a reach presentation that expects a big hit), a predetermined period before the specific presentation is started, The display is always displayed in a predetermined area (all areas) of the liquid crystal display device 5 except during production. In the liquid crystal display device 5, each image is arranged in a hierarchy such as a background image 56, a hold display or hold frame image 55, a decorative symbol 51, and other notice images for notifying the jackpot, and an image arranged in the foremost layer is displayed. Displayed with priority. The background image 56 has a lower priority than other images, and is arranged and displayed at the lowest layer. That is, the decorative image 51, the hold display, the changing display, the hold frame image 55, and other effect images based on the special symbol determination are displayed superimposed on the background image 56.

  The background image 56 indicates that a specific effect with a high expectation level in which the current gaming state or special game is performed is being performed. For example, there are a background image 56a, a background image 56b, and a background image 56c that are background images indicating the normal gaming state and that do not indicate the degree of expectation for the special game. In addition, a plurality of special background images indicating that the degree of expectation that a special game will be performed is high. There is also a background image showing the probability variation gaming state. The background image 56 can change according to the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the result of the special symbol determination.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 6, a mode display image 54 corresponding to the displayed background image 56 is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5. The mode display image 54 is an image indicating the current effect mode, and corresponds to the background image 56. The mode display image 54 is switched according to the change of the background image.

  As shown in FIG. 7, the hold display (and the changing display) can be changed into a plurality of display modes. In the present embodiment, the hold display is roughly divided into a standard hold image 57 and a specific hold image 59. Further, there may be a hold display of a different type (an image having a different shape, color, pattern, etc.).

  In the following description, “hold display” is used to conceptually indicate the hold of the right for special symbol determination. The standard hold image 57 and the specific hold image 59 are images embodying the hold display, and are specific examples of the hold display. In the present embodiment, as described above, the hold display moves to the changing display area 550 and is displayed as “change display” in response to the start of change of the special symbol related to the hold display.

  The standard reserved image 57 is an image that is normally displayed when the right to determine the first special symbol is reserved, and is, for example, a circular image. The standard reserved image 57 has a plurality of display modes, and includes blue, green, red, gold, and rainbow colors in addition to the normal color (for example, white). The color of the standard on-hold image 57 indicates the degree of expectation that a special game will be played. The normal color is a color that does not suggest the degree of expectation, and when the special symbol determination right is reserved, the normal color standard reserved image 57 is normally displayed. On the other hand, blue, green, red, gold, and iridescent colors indicate expectations. For example, the expectation level of blue (probability of being a big hit) is 5%, the expectation degree of green is 10%, the expectation degree of red is 40%, and the expectation degree of gold is 60%. The rainbow color indicates that the degree of expectation is the highest, for example, 100%. In other words, when the rainbow standard reserved image 57 is displayed as the reserved display, the special symbol corresponding to the rainbow standard reserved image 57 is a big hit with a probability of 100%. In addition, as a display mode of the standard reserved image 57, another mode (for example, blinking display) that suggests changing to any of the above modes (blue, green, red, gold, rainbow, specific reserved image 59). Embodiment).

  On the other hand, the specific hold image 59 is an image different from the standard hold image 57 and is a special hold display. The specific reserved image 59 is, for example, an image having a film shape. The specific reserved image 59 indicates that a live video (video using specific content as a material) extracted from a specific movie targeted by the pachinko gaming machine 1 is displayed, and corresponds to the specific reserved image 59 This suggests that high-expected performance accompanied by display of live-action video is performed in the special symbol variation. The specific reserved image 59 has a plurality of display modes (normal color, blue, green, red, gold, and rainbow) having different expectations.

  Specifically, the pachinko gaming machine 1 acquires and acquires various random numbers (a jackpot random number, a design random number, a reach random number, a variation pattern random number, which will be described later) when the game ball wins the start opening (11, 12). Based on the random number, it is determined whether or not it is a big hit and the variation pattern (variation time) of the special symbol. When the special symbol starts to change, an effect corresponding to the determined change pattern is performed. For example, a live-action video using the raw video data and a dedicated video using the dedicated video data are displayed as effects. The pachinko gaming machine 1 pre-determines whether or not it is a big hit, a variation pattern, and the like based on a random number acquired at the time of winning when a game ball wins a start opening during a change of a special symbol. Then, when the variation pattern determined in advance is a variation pattern corresponding to an effect of displaying a live-action video, the specific reserved image 59 is displayed as a reserved display.

  FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating an example of an effect when the specific hold image 59 is displayed as the hold display. FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example of an effect following FIG.

  When a special ball is changing (decorative pattern 51 is changing), if a game ball wins a prize at the first starting port 11, the right of the first special symbol determination is suspended, and a prior determination for the first right is made. Done. As shown in FIG. 8A, as a result of the prior determination, the standard hold image 57 is displayed in the hold display area 551 as the hold display. Further, when a game ball wins at the first starting port 11, the right of the second special symbol determination is held, and the standard hold image 57 is displayed in the hold display area 552 as a hold display (FIG. 8B). .

  When the second right is reserved, the standard reserved image 57 related to the second right is changed to the specific reserved image 59 at a predetermined timing, and the standard reserved image 57 corresponding to the first right is also changed. It changes to the specific reserved image 59 (FIG. 8C). Specifically, based on the result of the prior determination for the second right, the standard hold image 57 corresponding to the second right and the standard hold image corresponding to the right held earlier than that. 57 changes to a specific reserved image 59. As in the second right, the hold that triggered the change of the standard hold image 57 to the specific hold image 59 may be referred to as “prefetch target”. Further, as shown in FIG. 8C, the projector 65 is displayed in the changing display area 550. In the state of FIG. 8C, when the third game ball wins the first start port 11, the standard hold image 57 is displayed in the hold display area 553, and the fourth game ball starts the first start. When winning in the mouth 11, the standard hold image 57 is displayed in the hold display area 554. When the third and fourth game balls further win the first starting port 11 in the state of FIG. 8C, the specific hold image is displayed as the hold display corresponding to the third and fourth. 59 may be displayed in the hold display areas 553 and 554, respectively.

  When the second game ball wins the first starting port 11, the standard hold image 57 is not displayed as the second hold display, and the specific hold image 59 is displayed in the hold display area 552. Also good. That is, the two on-hold displays may be changed to the specific on-hold image 59 as shown in FIG. 8C when winning the game ball at the start opening without going through the screen shown in FIG. .

  Next, when the variation of the special symbol shown in FIG. 8 (c) is completed, the reservation of the first right is digested (special symbol determination is performed) and the variation of the special symbol based on the right is started. . Then, the specific hold image 59 displayed in the hold display area 551 moves to the changing display area 550, and the specific hold image 59 displayed in the hold display area 552 moves to the hold display area 551 (FIG. 8D). )). Here, as shown in FIG. 8D, the live-action video 66 is displayed in the area where the decorative symbol 51 is variably displayed so that the video is projected from the projector 65 displayed in the changing display area 550. Is done. The live-action video 66 is a raw video obtained by extracting a part of a movie that is the subject of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and is a video based on the raw video data. Thereafter, the photographed video 66 disappears from the screen of the liquid crystal display device 5.

  Next, when the change of the special symbol shown in FIG. 8D ends, the second right reservation is digested and the change of the special symbol based on the right is started (FIG. 8E). Specifically, the specific reserved image 59 displayed in the hold display area 551 moves to the changing display area 550 in response to the start of the change of the special symbol, and the live-action video 66 is displayed on the screen as in FIG. Is displayed. The real image 66 is enlarged and displayed to the maximum as shown in FIG. The live-action video 66 after the enlarged display may be displayed on the entire screen of the liquid crystal display device 5 (the entire screen except the reserved frame image 55), or a partial area of the screen as shown in FIG. May be displayed.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 9 (g), the decorative design 51 is in a reach state (a state in which two similar decorative designs are aligned) superimposed on the enlarged live-action image 66, and a reach effect is performed. Here, the reach effect means that the player expects that two of the three decorative symbols will stop at the same type of symbol, and the remaining one decorative symbol will stop at the same type of symbol as the two symbols. Production. After the reach effect using the decorative design 51 is performed, either the jackpot (FIG. 9 (h)) or the loss (FIG. 9 (i)) is notified as a result of the reach effect.

  FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a time chart of the effects shown in FIGS. 8 and 9. As shown in FIG. 10, when the variation of the special symbol corresponding to the specific reserved image 59 is started, the decorative symbol 51 is variably displayed and a reduced real image is displayed (FIG. 8 (d), T1 in FIG. Thereafter, when the special symbol and the decorative symbol 51 are stopped and the variation of the special symbol and the decorative symbol 51 corresponding to the specific reserved image 59 is started, a reduced real image is displayed (FIG. 8E). , T2 in FIG. The live-action image displayed in the period T2 in FIG. 10 is a continuation image of the real-action image displayed in the period T1. Specifically, reproduction of a live-action video at the start time t0 of the period T1 starts from the beginning (reproduction time 0 seconds), and reproduction of the real-action video at the end time t1 of the period T1 ends, the period T2 At the start time point t2, the reproduction of the certain live-action video is resumed from the time point when the T1 time (t1-t0) has elapsed from the beginning. Next, in the period T2, the photographed image is repeatedly enlarged and reduced, and is enlarged to the maximum at the end of the period T2. Then, a live-action image enlarged to the maximum is displayed (FIG. 8 (f), T3 in FIG. 10). The photographed video displayed in the period T3 in FIG. 10 is a continuation of the photographed video displayed in the period T2. While the live-action image is displayed in an enlarged state, for example, a reach effect using the decorative pattern 51 is performed. The live-action video is continuously displayed until the end of the reach production. And it is alert | reported whether it is finally a big hit as a result of reach production. It should be noted that the live-action video may be terminated at a predetermined timing after being enlarged and displayed (in the middle of reach production, at the time of development when developing to another reach production with higher expectation).

  Note that the live-action video image may be continuously displayed from the time t0 when the real-image video reduction display is started until it is enlarged and displayed.

  As described above, in the variation of the special symbol related to the specific reserved image 59, the photographed image is displayed, and in the variation of the special symbol related to the prefetch target, the photographed image is enlarged and developed to a predetermined effect.

  FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating an example of the effect when the specific reserved image 59 is displayed as the hold display, and is a diagram illustrating an example of the effect when the live-action video is not enlarged and displayed to the maximum.

  11 (a) to 11 (e) are the same as FIGS. 8 (a) to 8 (e). Specifically, as shown in FIG. 11A, when a game ball is won at the first start port 11 while the special symbol is changing (decorating the decorative symbol 51), the first special symbol determination is performed. The right is reserved, and the standard hold image 57 is displayed in the hold display area 551 as a hold display. Further, when a game ball wins at the first starting port 11, the right of the second special symbol determination is held, and the standard hold image 57 is displayed in the hold display area 552 as a hold display (FIG. 11 (b)). .

  When the second right is put on hold, the hold display related to the first right and the hold display related to the second right are changed to the specific hold image 59 (FIG. 11C). Specifically, based on the result of the prior determination for the second right, the hold display related to the second right and the hold display related to the right held earlier are specified hold image 59. To change.

  When the second game ball wins the first starting port 11, the specific hold image 59 may be displayed without displaying the standard hold image 57 as the second hold display. That is, the two on-hold displays may change to the specific on-hold image 59 as shown in FIG. 11 (c) when the game ball is won at the start opening without going through the screen shown in FIG. 11 (b). .

  Next, when the change of the special symbol shown in FIG. 11C is finished, the reservation of the first right is digested, the change of the special symbol based on the right is started, and the specific symbol displayed in the hold display area 551 is displayed. While the hold image 59 moves to the changing display area 550, the specific hold image 59 displayed in the hold display area 552 moves to the hold display area 551 (FIG. 11 (d)). Here, as shown in FIG. 11 (d), the live-action video 66 is reduced and displayed.

  Next, when the change of the special symbol shown in FIG. 11 (d) is finished, the reservation of the second right is digested, the change of the special symbol based on the right is started, and the specific symbol displayed in the hold display area 551 is displayed. The hold image 59 moves to the changing display area 550, and the live-action video 66 is reduced and displayed (FIG. 11 (e)). The real image 66 is enlarged and reduced repeatedly, then reduced and finally disappeared as shown in FIG. After FIG. 11 (f), loss may be notified or other effects that do not accompany the display of the live-action image 66 may be developed.

  When there are a plurality of hold displays, one hold display may change to the specific hold image 59. FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating an example of an effect when one specific reserved image 59 is displayed.

  As shown in FIG. 12 (a), when a game ball wins at the first start port 11 during the change of the special symbol (during the change of the decorative symbol 51), the right of the first special symbol determination is suspended, The standard hold image 57 is displayed in the hold display area 551 as the hold display. Further, when a game ball wins at the first starting port 11, the right of the second special symbol determination is held, and the standard hold image 57 is displayed in the hold display area 552 as a hold display (FIG. 12 (b)). .

  When the second right is reserved, the standard reserved image 57 corresponding to the second right is changed to the specific reserved image 59 (FIG. 12C). Specifically, based on the result of the prior determination for the second right, only the standard reserved image 57 corresponding to the second right changes to the specific reserved image 59. That is, in FIG. 12, only the hold display corresponding to the right (prefetch target) that has been determined to be changed to the specific hold image 59 in the prior determination changes to the specific hold image 59.

  When the second game ball wins the first starting port 11, the specific hold image 59 may be displayed instead of the standard hold image 57 as the second hold display.

  Next, when the variation of the special symbol shown in FIG. 12 (c) is finished, the reservation of the first right is digested, the variation of the special symbol based on the right is started, and when the predetermined variation time has elapsed, the special symbol Is finished (FIG. 12D). Here, the live-action video 66 may not be displayed as shown in FIG. 8D, or the real-action video 66 may be displayed.

  Next, the reservation of the second right is digested and the change of the special symbol based on the right is started (FIG. 12 (e)). Specifically, the specific reserved image 59 displayed in the hold display area 551 moves to the changing display area 550 in response to the start of the change of the special symbol, and the live-action video 66 is displayed on the screen as in FIG. Is displayed. The real image 66 is enlarged and displayed to the maximum as shown in FIG. After that, as in FIG.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the hold display changes to the specific hold image 59, and the live-action video 66 is displayed in the special symbol variation corresponding to the specific hold image 59. The live-action video 66 may be continuously displayed over a plurality of special symbol variations. When the real-action video 66 is finally enlarged and displayed, an effect with a relatively high degree of expectation for the jackpot is performed.

  FIG. 13 is a diagram showing the flow of effects using the specific reserved image 59.

  As shown in FIG. 13, when a game ball wins at the start opening (A), a pre-determination is made for the right of special symbol determination related to the win, and the hold display is specified based on the result of the pre-determination. The reserved image 59 is changed. At this time, only the hold display corresponding to the right (prefetch target) that triggered the change to the specific hold image 59 may change to the specific hold image 59 (B). In addition, all of the hold display corresponding to the right that has been changed to the specific hold image 59 and the right to be digested before that right may be changed to the specific hold image 59 (C).

  Next, every time the right corresponding to the specific reserved image 59 is consumed, the live-action video is reduced and displayed (D, E). Then, in the variation of the special symbol related to the prefetch target, when the live-action video is enlarged and displayed, it develops to any one of the A effect, the B effect, and the C effect (F to H). While any one of the A effect, the B effect, and the C effect is performed, the live-action video is displayed in an enlarged manner. In the case of the change in the special symbol related to the pre-reading object, if the live-action video is not enlarged and displayed, the real-action video is deleted (I).

  Note that when the live-action video is erased, the loss may be notified thereafter, or other effects that do not involve display of the real-shot video may be performed. Further, after the live-action video is erased without being enlarged, any one of the A effect, the B effect, and the C effect may be performed without displaying the real-action video.

  The contents of the effects are different between the A effect, the B effect, and the C effect. For example, the A effect, the B effect, and the C effect are effects that indicate that the degree of expectation for the jackpot is higher than usual, and these may be the same kind of effects and may have different expectations. For example, the A effect is a reach effect with a low expectation (for example, the probability of being a big hit is about 5%), the B effect is a reach effect with a medium expectation (for example, the probability of being a big hit is about 15%), and the C effect is high. It may be a reach effect with an expectation (for example, the probability of being a big hit is about 50%). For example, in the case of developing to a C effect (a highly anticipated reach effect), after an A effect or a B effect, which is a reach effect having a lower expectation than that, may be developed.

  Moreover, the expectation degree of A production, B production, and C production may be the same. Further, the A effect, the B effect, and the C effect may be different types of effects. For example, the A effect is a reach effect, the B effect is a pseudo-variable effect (an effect in which the decorative pattern 51 is pseudo-fluctuated), and the C effect is the effect agent 7 (any of the effect agents 71 to 73). It may be an effect that operates.

  For example, when a live-action video is enlarged and developed into a pseudo-variation effect, an image showing that the second pseudo-change of the decorative pattern 51 is performed while the real-shot video is continuously displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5. It is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5, and the second pseudo fluctuation is started. The live-action video is continuously displayed even during the pseudo variation of the decorative pattern 51 for the second time. Thereafter, a third pseudo variation of the decorative pattern 51 may be performed, and the pseudo variation effect ends at the second time, and then a predetermined effect (for example, a reach effect or an effect of notifying a loss) is performed. May be.

  In this embodiment, there are a plurality of live-action images, and each real-action image is associated with a development effect. FIG. 14 is a diagram showing the development effect corresponding to the live-action video.

  As shown in FIG. 14, the live-action video A corresponds to the A effect, the live-action video B corresponds to the B effect, and the live-action video C corresponds to the C effect. When the live-action video A is enlarged and displayed, it develops into an A effect. When the live-action video B is enlarged and displayed, it develops into a B effect. When the live-action video C is enlarged and displayed, it develops into a C effect. . As described with reference to FIG. 10, one live-action image is displayed intermittently or continuously while the live-action image 66 is displayed in a reduced size and during an enlarged display. Therefore, for example, when the live-action video C is displayed in a reduced size, the player can have an expectation that the real-action video C may be subsequently enlarged to develop a C effect. That is, the reduced display of the live-action video suggests a development effect.

  In the above description, the example in which the hold display corresponding to the right changes to the specific hold image 59 while the right for the special symbol determination is held has been described. It may be changed to the specific reserved image 59.

  FIG. 15 is a diagram illustrating an example of an effect when the display during change changes to the specific reserved image 59.

  As shown in FIG. 15A, when the special symbol determination corresponding to the standard reserved image 57 is performed in a state where one standard reserved image 57 is displayed, the decoration symbol 51 starts to change, The standard hold image 57 moves to the changing display area 550 and is displayed as a changing display (FIG. 15B). Thereafter, the standard hold image 57 displayed in the changing display area 550 is changed to the specific hold image 59, and the projector 65 is displayed in the changing display area 550 (FIG. 15C). Specifically, when it is determined in the special symbol determination that an effect with a live-action video is to be performed, the standard reserved image 57 displayed in the changing display area 550 is changed to the specific reserved image 59. Then, the reduced real image 66 is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 (FIGS. 15D and 15E). Then, the live-action video 66 is enlarged and displayed (FIG. 15 (f)), and develops into any one of the A effect, the B effect, and the C effect as described above.

  In this way, the standard hold image 57 displayed in the changing display area 550 changes to the specific hold image 59 after the start of the change of the special symbol without changing from the standard hold image 57 to the specific hold image 59 during the hold. A live-action video may be displayed.

  As described above, based on the result of the prior determination (or special symbol determination), the specific reserved image 59 that suggests that the live-action video is displayed is displayed as the hold display (or display during change). In the variation of the special symbol corresponding to the specific reserved image 59, a live-action video is displayed, and when the real-action video is enlarged and displayed, it develops to a specific effect. That is, the specific reserved image 59 suggests that one of the above-mentioned A effects, B effects, and C effects with high expectation for jackpot is performed with the display of a live-action video.

  In the present embodiment, in addition to the live-action video, an effect by a dedicated video may be performed while the special symbol is changing. Specifically, when the on-hold display and / or the changing display does not change to the specific on-hold image 59, the above-described effect is not performed with the live-action video, but the effect with the dedicated moving image is performed.

  As described above, a live-action video has a higher expectation for jackpot than a dedicated video. The specific reserved image 59 suggests that a live-action video is displayed, and suggests that the live-action video is enlarged and developed into a highly expected production (any of A production to C production). It is. For this reason, a player's expectation can be raised by displaying the specific hold image 59 as a hold display based on the result of prior determination. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment is a gaming machine based on a specific movie, and when the specific reserved image 59 is displayed, a live video of the specific movie is displayed. Therefore, by displaying the specific reserved image 59, the player can know in advance that the live video of the specific movie is displayed, and can watch without missing the live video of the specific movie. it can.

  When the standard reserved image 57 is changed to a mode with a high expectation level (for example, red or gold), an effect with a live-action video is not performed, but an effect with a high expectation level (for example, the above-described A effect to C effect) It may develop into any one of (or other productions). For example, when the standard reserved image 57 is changed to a mode with high expectation, the C effect without the effect of the live-action video is performed, compared with the case where the C effect with the effect of the live-action image is performed. The expectation may be low or the same.

  The specific reserved image 59 has a plurality of display modes (blue, green, red, etc.) with different degrees of expectation as shown in FIG. Depending on the display mode of the specific reserved image 59, the possibility that the live-action video is enlarged and displayed may be suggested. For example, when the specific reserved image 59 is displayed in red, there is a higher possibility that the live-action video is enlarged and displayed as compared with the case where the specific reserved image 59 is displayed in blue (that is, it is easy to develop to any one of the A effect to the C effect) . Further, depending on the display mode of the specific reserved image 59, the suggested kind of live video may be different depending on the display mode of the specific reserved image 59. For example, a plurality of scenes are prepared as live images of a specific movie, and the degree of expectation varies depending on each scene. For example, when the red specific reserved image 59 is displayed, a highly expected scene may be easily displayed, and when the blue specific reserved image 59 is displayed, the high expected scene may not be easily displayed. .

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, in the special symbol fluctuation | variation which concerns on the specific pending | holding image 59, the real image | video was enlarged and displayed and the production with high expectation degree with respect to jackpot was performed. In this case, the live-action video may be continuously displayed during the jackpot game after the jackpot is notified. For example, in the variation of the special symbol related to the specific reserved image 59, the live-action video is enlarged and displayed, and the reach effect with a high expectation for the jackpot is performed while the real-action video is displayed. As a result of the reach effect, the decorative design 51 is used to notify the jackpot. Then, after the opening effect indicating the start of the jackpot game is performed, a round game in which the big prize opening is opened is performed. During the opening effect and the round game, the live-action image displayed during the change of the special symbol may be continuously displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5. Further, the live-action video displayed during the jackpot game may be the same video as the live-action video displayed during the change of the special symbol, or may be a different video. For example, when the live-action video A is displayed during the change of the special symbol, the continuation of the live-action video A may be displayed during the jackpot game related to the change, or the live-action video according to the start of the jackpot game A may be displayed from the beginning. In addition, for example, when the live-action video A is displayed during the change of the special symbol, the live-action video B different from the real-action video A is displayed during the jackpot game after the change ends and the jackpot is notified. May be. Also, depending on the type of live-action video displayed during the jackpot game, it is suggested whether or not the V region 195 is opened for a long time during the jackpot game (whether or not it shifts to a probable game state advantageous to the player after the jackpot game). May be. For example, when the live-action video A is displayed during the jackpot game, the V region 195 is opened longer than when the live-action video B is displayed (the game shifts to a probable game state advantageous to the player after the jackpot game). The probability may be high.

  Furthermore, a live-action video may be displayed even after the big hit game. For example, in the variation of the special symbol related to the specific reserved image 59, the live-action video is enlarged and displayed, and the reach effect with a high expectation for the jackpot is performed while the real-action video is displayed. As a result of the reach effect, the decorative design 51 is used to notify the jackpot. Then, the live-action image displayed during the change of the special symbol is continuously displayed even during the jackpot game, and transitions to the probability change game state (or the short-time game state) according to the end of the jackpot game. The live-action video may be continuously displayed even in the probability-changing gaming state (or short-time gaming state) after the jackpot game. In this case, it is the same kind in three periods during the change of the special symbol before the jackpot game, during the jackpot game after the end of the change, and the probability change game state (or short-time game state) after the jackpot game ends. May be displayed, or different live-action images may be displayed.

  As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment holds the right of the special symbol determination and displays the hold display corresponding to the right when the game ball wins the start opening during the change of the special symbol. The gaming machine determines whether or not to play the jackpot game at the start of the change of the special symbol, and based on the determination result, the game machine has a high expectation for the jackpot game to be played, and at least a specific content An effect is produced by using a live video (actual video 66) using a part. The gaming machine pre-determines whether or not an effect by a live image is performed in the variation of the special symbol before the variation of the special symbol is started (at the time of winning at the start opening). When it is determined in advance that the production by the live video is performed in the change of the special symbol, the gaming machine displays the hold display related to the determination in a mode (specific hold image 59) that suggests that the production by the live video is performed. indicate.

  Next, an effect using a background image in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described. In the present embodiment, during the change of the special symbol, an effect accompanied by the switching of the background image 56 is performed as a specific effect that expects a big hit. Here, a specific effect involving the switching of the background image 56 is referred to as a “special zone effect”.

  FIG. 16 is a diagram illustrating an example of the special zone effect. As shown in FIG. 16A, while the special zone effect is not performed, a background image 56a is displayed as a normal background, and a mode display image 54 corresponding to the background image 56a is displayed. . As shown in FIG. 16 (b), characters “special zone entry” indicating that a specific effect is started are displayed during the change of the special symbol. For example, after the decorative symbol 51 has reached the reach state (FIG. 16A), a special zone entry character is displayed (FIG. 16B). Along with this, the background image 56a is switched to the background image 56x indicating the special zone effect. As shown in FIG. 16C, while the special zone effect is being performed, the zone display image 67 is displayed as a specific display indicating that the special zone effect is being performed. Further, when the special zone effect is performed, the mode display image 54 is switched from, for example, “A mode” to “special zone”. During the special zone effect, the mode display image 54 may not be displayed.

  Here, the special zone effect is an effect indicating that the degree of expectation for the jackpot game being played is higher than usual, and is performed in one special symbol change. The special zone effect may be performed over a plurality of special symbol variations. Specifically, the special zone effect is performed based on the result of the special symbol determination at the start of the variation of the special symbol, or the result of the prior determination at the time of winning the game ball at the start opening. As a result of the special zone effect, it is notified whether or not it is a big hit, and the special zone effect ends.

  The specific display indicating that the special zone effect is being performed is not limited to the circular image surrounding the screen as shown in FIG. 16, but may be any image such as a belt-shaped image, a character image, or a character. Also good. Moreover, you may show that the special zone production is performed by operating the exclusive production | presentation thing which shows that the special zone production is performed. For example, while the special zone effect is not being performed, the director is stored in a position (or posture) that is difficult or impossible for the player to visually recognize, and during the special zone effect, the player can easily see the position. The director may change to (or posture).

  Further, the special zone effect may be performed after the decorative pattern 51 has reached the reach state, whether or not to enter the special zone effect, and after entering the special effect, may enter the special zone effect. For example, an effect is made as to whether or not the production role is activated as a turn production, and if the production role is activated, the special zone production is entered. If the production role is not activated, the special zone production is not entered. Good.

  In the present embodiment, the display mode of the zone display image 67 may change while the special zone effect is being performed. FIG. 17 is a diagram illustrating a change in the zone display image 67 while the special zone effect is being performed.

  As shown in FIG. 17A, the zone display image 67 is displayed in the first mode (for example, blue) while the special zone effect is being performed. The display mode of the zone display image 67 changes from the first mode to the second mode (for example, green) in response to, for example, the presentation button 26 being pressed (FIG. 17B). Specifically, an image that prompts the player to press the effect button 26 is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5, and when the button is pressed within a predetermined effective period, the display mode of the zone display image 67 changes. If the button is not pressed within the predetermined effective period, the zone display image 67 may change from the first mode to the second mode after the effective period has elapsed, and the button must be pressed within the predetermined effective period. For example, it is not necessary to change from the first mode to the second mode. After that, the zone display image 67 changes from the second mode to the third mode (for example, red) in response to the effect button 26 being pressed (FIG. 17C).

  The display mode of the zone display image 67 suggests the degree of expectation for the jackpot. For example, the second mode has a higher degree of expectation than the first mode, and the third mode has a higher level of expectation than the second mode. Whether or not to change the display mode of the zone display image 67 is determined based on the determination of whether or not it is a big hit. Specifically, the display mode of the zone display image 67 is more likely to change when it is determined to be a big hit than when it is determined to be lost.

  In this way, while the special zone effect is being performed, the zone display image 67 indicating that the special zone effect is being performed is continuously displayed. While the special zone effect is being performed, the zone display image 67 may change from the first mode to the second mode having a higher degree of expectation than the first mode, and moreover from the second mode. May change to the third mode with high expectation. Thereby, a player's expectation can be raised while special zone production is performed.

  In the above description, the display mode of the zone display image 67 changes in response to the player pressing the effect button 26. However, the operation on other input means (for example, operation on other input units, display screen, The display mode of the zone display image 67 may be changed according to a touch operation on the glass plate. Further, the display mode of the zone display image 67 may change at a predetermined timing regardless of the player's operation. For example, when the special zone effect is performed over the variation of a plurality of special symbols, the display mode of the zone display image 67 may change every time the special symbol varies. In addition, when the special zone effect is performed in one special symbol variation, a pseudo variation effect that increases the degree of expectation is performed step by step, and every time the pseudo variation effect is performed (every time the decorative symbol is pseudo-varied). B) The display mode of the zone display image 67 may be changed. In addition, with the change in the display mode of the zone display image 67, the effect actor may be activated, or another image may be displayed.

  FIG. 17 shows the case where the display mode of the zone display image 67 changes stepwise, but the zone display image 67 does not change stepwise and the display mode of the zone display image 67 does not change. There is also. For example, the zone display image 67 may be initially displayed in the second mode. In this case, an image that prompts the player to press the effect button 26 is displayed, and even if the effect button 26 is pressed, the zone display image 67 may not change from the second mode to the third mode. Thus, when the display mode of the zone display image 67 is displayed in the second mode, the possibility of a big hit is lower than in the case of display in the third mode.

  In the present embodiment, as described above, a plurality of background images including the background image during the special zone effect are prepared. Specifically, there are a background image (special background image) that suggests a high degree of expectation for the jackpot in the normal gaming state, and a background image (normal background image) that does not suggest a high degree of expectation. The background image 56x during the special zone effect is a kind of special background image. There are a plurality of normal background images in addition to the background image 56a, and there are a plurality of special background images in addition to the background image 56x. A mode display image 54 is displayed according to each background image.

  FIG. 18 is a diagram illustrating a correspondence relationship between the background image and the mode display image. As shown in FIG. 18, different mode display images 54 are displayed according to the background image. For example, when the background image 56a is displayed as the normal background image, an image written as “A mode” is displayed as the mode display image 54, and when the background image 56b is displayed as the normal background image, As the mode display image 54, an image written as “B mode” is displayed. Further, when the background image 56x is displayed as the special background image, an image written “special zone” is displayed as the mode display image 54, and when the background image 56y is displayed as the special background image, As the mode display image 54, an image written as “Y zone” is displayed. Like the special zone, the Y zone is an effect that is performed over fluctuations of one or more special symbols, and is an effect that has a higher expectation for jackpot than normal and lower than the special zone. Further, similar to the Y zone and the special zone, the effect is performed over the variation of one or more special symbols, and the Z zone (special background image 56z is lower than the Y zone) in which the expectation level for the big hit is higher than usual. There may be a display). Which zone effect is performed (which background image is changed) is determined based on the variation pattern determined by the prior determination. More specifically, based on a jackpot random number, a reach random number, a variation pattern random number, or the like acquired at the time of winning the game ball at the start opening, whether or not a jackpot is reached and the variation pattern are determined in advance. For example, in the prior determination, when a dedicated variation pattern for executing the special zone effect is determined, the special zone effect is performed with a relatively high probability. Here, in the present embodiment, for example, a low expectation reach effect (for example, reach effect A with display of a dedicated video) having a relatively low probability of being a jackpot, and a medium expectation having the same probability higher than the low expectation reach effect. Degree reach production (for example, reach production B with display of dedicated video) and high expectation degree reach production (for example, reach production C with display of dedicated video) with the same probability higher than medium-term attitude reach production, A special symbol variation pattern corresponding to the reach production is prepared. The special zone effect may be performed with a relatively high probability when a variation pattern corresponding to the medium expectation reach effect or the high expectation reach effect having a relatively high expectation level is determined. Further, when the variation pattern corresponding to the low expectation reach effect is determined, the Z zone effect with a relatively low expectation may be easily performed. It should be noted that the zone effect may be performed when the variation pattern in which the above-described live-action video is displayed is determined in advance, and in this case, the special zone effect having the highest expectation among the three zone effects is provided. It may be easy to execute.

  In addition, you may transfer from a zone with low expectation to a high zone. For example, after entering the Y zone, the special zone may be entered. Changes in these zone effects are determined as scenarios when winning a game ball start. For example, when it is decided to enter the special zone in response to the fourth winning prize, the fluctuation before the special symbol related to the holding that triggered the decision is made (for example, before three fluctuations) ) May enter the Y zone and then enter the special zone. Then, after entering the special zone, the display mode of the zone display image 67 changes stepwise as described above. The manner of changing the mode of the zone display image 67 may be determined as a part of the scenario when a game ball is won at the start opening. Alternatively, when a game ball is won at the starting point, only a rough scenario of which zone presentation is performed at what timing is determined, and how the mode of the zone display image 67 changes after entering the special zone is as follows. The determination may be made based on a lottery during a special zone effect (a lottery performed by an effect control board 130 described later and based on a variation pattern).

  When switching to the special background image (when the zone effect is performed), the special background image returns to the normal background image at a predetermined timing. For example, there is a case where the low expectation reach production develops to a medium-term attitude or a high expectation reach production. Specifically, the three decorative symbols 51 start to fluctuate in response to the start of the variation of the special symbol, the same type of decorative symbols stop on the left and right, reach a state, and the low expectation reach effect is performed, then the middle symbol As a result, the symbols different from the left and right are stopped, and the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped in a lost manner. In this state, the special symbol continues to change, and the three decorative symbols 51 also slightly change. Thereafter, the medium design changes again as it evolves from the temporary stop state of the decorative design to the medium-term attitude reach production (or high expectation reach production). When the medium-term attitude reach effect (or high expectation reach effect) is developed, the background image for the reach effect is displayed on the screen, and the special background image becomes invisible. As a result of reach production, when a symbol different from the left and right is stopped as a middle symbol, the game is lost. In this case, the decorative symbol is in a temporarily stopped state (a slightly fluctuating state), and then completely stops (main stop) according to the stop of the special symbol. When this decorative symbol is temporarily stopped in a losing manner or when it is permanently stopped, the background image for reach effect is returned to the normal background image, and the next special symbol variation is effected with the normal background image. Is done. In addition, when the decorative design is temporarily stopped in the form of losing, the background image for reach production returns to the special background image, and the special background image is also displayed during the regular stop of the decorative design. Accordingly, the normal background image may be returned. In addition, when the jackpot is notified as a result of the reach effect, even if the decorative design is temporarily stopped (and stopped) in a jackpot manner, the background image for the reach effect is returned to the normal background image. Alternatively, the background image for reach production may be returned to the special background image, or the background image for reach production may be switched to a background image dedicated to jackpot. In addition, when the low expectation reach production is developed to the medium-term attitude (or high expectation) reach production, the background image is switched from the special background image to the reach production background image, while the zone display image 67 is displayed. It may be. In this case, the zone display image 67 may be changed to a mode with a higher expectation level (second mode) at a timing when the low expectation level reach effect develops to a medium-term attitude (or high expectation level) reach effect. In addition, the zone display image 67 may be changed to a mode (third mode) having a higher expectation at a timing when the medium-term attitude reach production is further developed to a high expectation reach production. Further, when the low-expectation reach production develops to the medium-term attitude (or high-expectation) reach production, the zone display image 67 has a high degree of expectation in stages during the medium-term attitude (or high expectation) reach production. You may change into an aspect.

  When switching from a normal background image to a special background image, it suggests that the degree of expectation for jackpot is higher than normal, while when switching from a normal background image to another normal background image, it does not suggest that the degree of expectation is high . Switching from one normal background image to another normal background image is performed under a predetermined condition (for example, the result of lottery using a random number performed on the special control board 130 or the number of fluctuations of special symbols). For example, the background image 56a is switched to the background image 56b and the mode display image 54 is also switched from the “A mode” to the “B mode” in response to the number of changes in the special symbol reaching a predetermined number or a predetermined lottery result. . At this time, the characters of the mode display image 54 are usually black characters.

  In the present embodiment, there is a case where the degree of expectation for the jackpot is suggested by changing the display mode of the mode display image 54 that does not normally suggest the degree of expectation.

  For example, while the background image 56a is displayed as the normal background image, the expectation degree is changed from the “A mode” in the normal mode (for example, black) that does not suggest the expectation degree based on the result of the special symbol determination or the prior determination. The mode may be switched to the “A mode” in the suggested mode (for example, in red). Further, when switching from the background image 56a to the background image 56b, the character of “B mode” may be changed from the normal mode (black) to the mode (red) that suggests the degree of expectation. Thus, by changing the display mode of the mode display image 54 corresponding to the normal background image that normally does not suggest the degree of expectation, it may be suggested that the degree of expectation for the jackpot is higher than usual.

  In addition, the display mode of the mode display image 54 written as “special zone” displayed during the special zone effect is changed from the normal color to another color, so that the degree of expectation is higher. May suggest.

  Thus, in this embodiment, while a specific effect is being performed, a specific display (such as the zone display image 67) indicating that the specific effect is being performed is displayed, and the display mode of the specific display Suggests the degree of expectation for jackpots. For example, when the special zone effect is being performed and the zone display image 67 is displayed in the first mode, the expectation is 30%, and the zone display image 67 is displayed in the second mode. If so, the expectation may be 40%. In this way, by displaying a specific display while a specific performance showing that the degree of expectation for the jackpot is higher than usual, and by suggesting the degree of expectation for the jackpot by the display mode of the specific display, the degree of expectation It can be suggested that the degree of expectation is higher by changing the display mode.

  In addition, while the pseudo variation effect which fluctuates the decorative design 51 is performed, a specific display indicating that the pseudo variation effect is performed is performed, and the display mode of the specific display is set as described above. Similarly to the special zone effect, the first mode to the third mode may be changed according to the degree of expectation. For example, when an image “pseudo Nth” indicating that the Nth pseudo variation effect is being displayed while the pseudo variation effect is being performed, the image “pseudo Nth” is displayed according to the expectation. It may be changed to “blue”, “green”, “red”.

  As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment has a specific effect (special effect) indicating that the degree of expectation for the special game is higher than normal based on the determination result of whether or not to perform the special game. A zone display) can be executed, and a specific display (zone display image 67) indicating that the specific effect is being performed is performed during execution of the specific effect. The pachinko gaming machine 1 can perform specific display in any one of a plurality of display modes, and can indicate the degree of expectation that a special game will be performed in the display mode of the specific display It is.

  Next, a pseudo variation effect (pseudo continuous notice effect) using the effect actor 7 (any one of 71 to 73) in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described.

  FIG. 19 is a diagram showing an outline of a pseudo-variable effect using the effect actor of this embodiment. As shown in FIG. 19, three decorative symbols 51 displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 start to fluctuate in response to the special symbol on the first special symbol indicator 41 or the second special symbol indicator 42 starting to fluctuate. To do. When the predetermined time elapses, at least one of the three decorative symbols stops (pseudo stop), and thereafter, the three decorative symbols again pseudo-fluctuate (pseudo second time). In other words, the decorative symbol 51 fluctuates twice in a pseudo manner during one special symbol variation. When the second pseudo change is performed, the effect actor 7 (for example, the first effect actor 71) may operate with a predetermined probability. In the second pseudo variation, at least one of the three decorative symbols stops (pseudo stop), and then the three decorative symbols again pseudo-variate (pseudo third). When the third pseudo fluctuation is performed, the production actor 7 is always operated. Then, a reach effect is performed in the third pseudo fluctuation, and a winning notification is finally made as to whether or not it is a big hit. In the present embodiment, during one special symbol variation, the pseudo variation is performed 2 to 4 times, and the greater the number of pseudo variations, the higher the degree of expectation that is a big hit.

  In the present embodiment, when the stage effect is activated when the second pseudo variation of the decorative pattern 51 is performed, the third pseudo variation is always performed, and the fourth pseudo variation effect is performed. There is also. In other words, the action of the director in the second pseudo variation indicates that the third or more pseudo variation is performed. On the other hand, if the stage effect is not activated when the second pseudo variation is performed, the third pseudo variation may or may not be performed.

  FIG. 20 is a diagram illustrating a state in which the effect actor 71 is not operated and a state in which it is operated. As shown in FIG. 20 (a), in the initial state in which the effect actor 71 is not operating, the effect actor 71 is stored in a position that is difficult for the player to visually recognize (a position where the player can be slightly recognized). ing. For example, the effect accessory 71 is stored below the liquid crystal display device 5 and between the liquid crystal display device 5 and the game board 2. As shown in FIG. 20 (b), when the effect actor 71 is activated, the effect actor 71 moves upward and is easily visible to the player.

  Hereinafter, with reference to FIG. 21 and FIG. 22, an example of the pseudo variation effect of the present embodiment will be described. FIGS. 21 and 22 are diagrams showing an example of the pseudo variation effect when the effect agent 71 does not operate when the second pseudo variation of the decorative pattern 51 is performed.

  As shown in FIG. 21A, when the special symbol starts to change in the first special symbol display 41 or the second special symbol display 42, the three regions (left region, middle region and right region) of the liquid crystal display device 5 are displayed. In the area, the decorative pattern 51 starts to fluctuate. When a predetermined time elapses after the three decorative symbols 51 start to fluctuate, for example, in the left region, the “3” symbol descends from the top at a slow speed, and whether the “3” symbol stops or not. A roaring effect is performed (FIG. 21B). When the “3” symbol stops in the left area (FIG. 21C), the “3” symbol stopped in the left area is deformed and changed to the character 68 (FIG. 21D). When the “3” symbol changes to the character 68, the character 68 is enlarged and displayed in the center area of the screen (FIG. 21E), and then the second pseudo variation of the decorative symbol 51 is started (FIG. 21 (FIG. 21). f)).

  After the second pseudo fluctuation starts, the effect of whether or not the “3” symbol stops in any region (for example, the left region) is performed as in FIG. 21B. ), The symbol “3” again stops in the left region and changes to the character 68. At this time, as shown in FIG. When the stage actor 71 operates, the third pseudo variation is started (FIG. 22C).

  In this way, when the “3” symbol stops in any of the three regions and changes to the character 68, a pseudo variation effect in which the decorative symbol 51 varies in a pseudo manner is performed. That is, the fact that the “3” symbol stops in any of the three areas and changes to the character 68 indicates that the next pseudo fluctuation is performed.

  FIG. 23 is a diagram illustrating an example of the pseudo variation effect when the effect actor 71 is activated when the second pseudo variation of the decorative design 51 is performed.

  As shown in FIGS. 23A to 23E, as in FIGS. 21A to 21E, the “3” symbol stops in the left region and changes to the character 68, and the second pseudo fluctuation is performed. (FIG. 23 (e)). Next, when the second pseudo fluctuation is started, the effect actor 71 is activated (FIG. 23 (f)). The operation of the effect actor 71 when the second pseudo variation is started indicates that the third pseudo variation effect is performed after the second pseudo variation effect. When the stage actor 71 operates, the second pseudo variation is performed as in FIG. 21 (f) (FIG. 23 (g)). Thereafter, the same effects as in FIGS. 22A to 22C are performed, and the third pseudo variation is performed.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when the third pseudo variation is performed, the effect actor 71 is always operated, and when the second pseudo variation is performed, the effect agent 71 is activated. And may not work. When the stage effect 71 is activated when the second pseudo variation is performed, the third pseudo variation is always performed thereafter. For this reason, if the stage actor 71 is activated when the second pseudo variation is performed, the player recognizes in advance that the third pseudo variation is performed following the second pseudo variation. Can do. In addition, the operation mode of the production actor 71 when the second pseudo variation is performed is the same as or similar to the operation mode of the production actor when the third pseudo variation is performed. When the second pseudo variation is performed, the director 71 is operated in the same manner as the third time, so that the player can intuitively recognize that the third pseudo variation is performed.

  In FIG. 21 to FIG. 23, the pseudo variation is performed after the “3” symbol stops in the left region and changes to the character 68. However, after the “3” symbol stops in the middle region or the right region. A pseudo-variation may be performed.

  Further, in the above, it has been shown that the third pseudo variation is performed by operating the stage actor 71 when the second pseudo variation is performed, but other times when the second pseudo variation is performed. You may alert | report that the 3rd time pseudo fluctuation | variation is performed by the method of. For example, the third pseudo change may be performed depending on the display mode (color, character posture, character expression, etc.) of the character 68 displayed in FIGS. 23 (d) and 23 (e). For example, in the case where the character 68 before the second pseudo variation is started is in the first display mode, the character before the second pseudo variation is started without indicating that the third pseudo variation is performed. When 68 is the second display mode, it may indicate that the third pseudo variation is performed. In this case, when the character 68 before the second pseudo variation is started is in the second display mode, the second pseudo variation is started, and then the stage character 71 is operated to perform the third variation. A pseudo-variation is made. On the other hand, when the character 68 before the second pseudo variation starts is in the first display mode, the second pseudo variation is started, and then the effect actor 71 is activated (the third pseudo variation). In some cases, it may not be activated (the third pseudo fluctuation is not performed).

  Moreover, you may show that the 3rd time pseudo fluctuation | variation is performed by the display mode of a decoration symbol. For example, it may be indicated that the third pseudo variation is performed by the display mode of the decorative symbol stopped before the second pseudo variation is started. Specifically, if the normal color decoration symbol (the “3” symbol above) is displayed before the second pseudo variation starts, the red color does not indicate that the third pseudo variation is performed, May be displayed when the third pseudo variation is performed.

  In addition, when a pseudo continuous symbol that is a dedicated decorative symbol indicating that the pseudo variation is performed is prepared and the pseudo continuous symbol is stopped, the next pseudo variation may be performed. In this case, when the pseudo-simultaneous symbol display mode when the second pseudo-variation is performed is the first mode, the second pseudo-variation is performed without indicating that the third pseudo-variation is performed. When the display mode of the pseudo-continuous pattern at that time is the second mode, it may indicate that the third pseudo-variation is performed. That is, when the display mode of the pseudo continuous pattern when the second pseudo variation is performed is the first mode, the pseudo variation of the third time may or may not be performed. When the display mode is the second mode, the third pseudo variation is always performed thereafter.

  Moreover, you may show that the 3rd time pseudo variation is performed by the operation | movement aspect of the production | presentation actor 71 at the time of the 2nd time pseudo variation. For example, when the stage actor 71 is activated in the first operation mode when the second pseudo variation is performed, it does not indicate that the third pseudo variation is performed, and is activated in the second operation mode. In the case, it may indicate that the third pseudo fluctuation is performed.

  Next, a pseudo variation effect using other decorative symbols and characters will be described. FIG. 24 is a diagram illustrating another example of the pseudo variation effect.

  As shown in FIG. 24A, when the variation of the special symbol starts, the decorative symbol 51 starts to vary in the three areas of the liquid crystal display device 5. When a predetermined time elapses after the three decorative symbols 51 start to fluctuate, for example, the “7” symbol stops in the middle region by, for example, the “7” symbol descending downward at a slow speed in the middle region. An effect of whether or not to perform is performed (FIG. 24B). When the “7” symbol stops in the middle region (FIG. 24C), the “7” symbol stopped in the middle region is deformed and changed to the character 69 (FIG. 24D). When the “7” symbol is changed to the character 69, the effect actor 71 is activated (FIG. 24E). When the “7” symbol stops in the middle region, the director 71 is always activated. Then, the second pseudo variation of the decorative pattern 51 is performed (FIG. 24 (f)). After that, as in FIGS. 24B to 24D, the “7” symbol stops in the middle region, the stage effect 71 is activated, and the third pseudo variation is performed.

  As described above, when the “7” symbol is stopped when the second pseudo variation is performed, the third pseudo variation is performed thereafter. That is, when the second pseudo variation is performed, the “7” symbol stops in the middle region indicates that the third pseudo variation is performed.

  In the above, the “3” symbol or the “7” symbol is stopped or not, and when the “3” or “7” symbol is stopped, the next pseudo-variable effect is performed. . If the “3” symbol or the “7” symbol does not stop as a result of the roaring effect, the next pseudo-variable effect is not performed.

  It should be noted that such an effect of whether or not the “3” symbol or the “7” symbol is stopped may be performed in another manner. For example, even if the “3” symbol or the “7” symbol is displayed in a mode (for example, semi-transparent) that is difficult for the player to visually recognize as the effect of whether or not the “3” symbol or the “7” symbol is stopped. Good. When the “3” symbol or the “7” symbol changes from the difficult-to-view mode to the easy-to-view mode, the “3” symbol or the “7” symbol stops and the next pseudo-variation effect is performed. When the “3” symbol or the “7” symbol does not change to an easily viewable state, the “3” symbol or the “7” symbol does not stop and the pseudo-variable effect is not performed.

  The flow of the pseudo variation effect as described above will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 25 is a diagram showing a flow of a pseudo-variable effect accompanied by the operation of the effect actor 71.

  As shown in FIG. 25, when a predetermined time has elapsed after the decorative symbol 51 starts to fluctuate, an effect of whether or not the “3” symbol or the “7” symbol stops in any of the three regions is performed. (A). As a result of the roaring effect, the “3” symbol may stop in any region (for example, the left region) (B). When the “3” symbol is stopped, the production actor 71 may be activated (C). After the production actor 71 is activated, the second pseudo variation is performed (D), and the third pseudo variation is performed. (E). When the stage actor 71 is activated when the second pseudo variation is performed (that is, when it is informed that the third pseudo variation is performed), the third pseudo variation is performed. Before, the above-mentioned roaring effect may not be performed or may be performed. In the third pseudo variation, it develops to other effects (reach effects etc.) (F).

  On the other hand, after the “3” symbol stops in any region (B), when the stage effect 71 does not operate (G), the second pseudo variation is performed (H). After the second pseudo variation, an effect of whether or not the third pseudo variation is performed is performed. Then, after the roaring effect, when the change of the decorative pattern 51 is finished without the effector 71 being activated or when developing to another effect (I), the effector 71 is activated and the third pseudo change (E) is performed.

  On the other hand, as a result of the roaring effect of (A), the “7” symbol may stop, for example, in the middle region (J). When the “7” symbol stops in the middle region, the stage effect 71 is activated (K), and the second pseudo fluctuation is performed (L). After that, the director 71 is further operated to perform the third pseudo fluctuation (M). Before the third pseudo fluctuation is performed, the above-mentioned turning effect may not be performed or may be performed. In the third pseudo fluctuation, it develops to other productions (reach production etc.), and is finally notified whether or not it is a big hit (N).

  When the “3” symbol or the “7” symbol does not stop as a result of the roaring effect of (A), the variation of the decorative symbol 51 ends or develops to another effect (O).

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the pseudo-variation effect that fluctuates and stops the decorative symbol 51 is performed a plurality of times, and the third pseudo-variation effect is performed when the second pseudo-variation is performed. An effect indicating the confirmation of is performed. In this way, the effect indicating the confirmation of the third pseudo variation effect is performed in advance, so that the player can recognize that the third pseudo variation effect is performed following the second pseudo variation. , Can make you expect.

  As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment is an effect performed over a plurality of stages based on the determination result of whether or not to perform a special game, and the special game is performed as the number of stages increases. A multi-stage effect (pseudo-variable effect) indicating that the degree of expectation is high can be executed, and an implied effect (operation of the effect agent 71) indicating that a predetermined number of stages of effect is performed in the multi-stage effect It can be executed before the production of a predetermined number of stages is started.

  Hereinafter, an example of the internal configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the processing performed in the pachinko gaming machine 1 for realizing the above-described effects based on FIGS. 8 to 25 will be described in detail.

[Configuration of control device of pachinko gaming machine 1]
On the back side of the game board 2, a control device for controlling the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided in addition to a ball tank for storing game balls sent to the upper plate 28 or the lower plate 29. FIG. 26 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration example of a control device included in the pachinko gaming machine 1. As illustrated in FIG. 26, the control device of the pachinko gaming machine 1 controls the game control board 100 that controls the progress of the game, such as various determinations and command transmission, and the effects based on the commands received from the game control board 100. An effect control board 130 for controlling the image, an image sound control board 140 for controlling the effects by images and sounds, a lamp control board 150 for controlling effects by various lamps and movable bodies, and the like. Note that the configuration of the control device is not limited to this, and for example, the effect control board 130, the image sound control board 140, and the lamp control board 150 may be configured as one board.

[Configuration Example of Game Control Board 100]
The game control board 100 includes a main CPU 101, a main ROM 102, and a main RAM 103. The main CPU 101 performs various arithmetic processes related to determination and the number of payout balls based on a program stored in the main ROM 102. The main RAM 103 is used as a storage area for temporarily storing various data used when the main CPU 101 executes the program, or a work area for data processing.

  The game control board 100 includes a first start port switch 111, a second start port switch 112, an electric tulip control unit 113, a gate switch 114, a first large winning port switch 115, a second large winning port switch 116, and a V winning port. The switch 117, the discharge switch 118, the first grand prize port control unit 119, the second big prize port control unit 120, the V prize port control unit 121, the normal prize port switch 122, and the respective indicators 41 to 41 constituting the display 4. 48 is connected.

  The first start port switch 111 detects that a game ball has won the first start port 11 and outputs a detection signal to the game control board 100. The second start port switch 112 detects that a game ball has won the second start port 12 and outputs a detection signal to the game control board 100. In response to a control signal from the game control board 100, the electric tulip control unit 113 opens and closes the second start port 12 by activating an electric solenoid coupled to the pair of blade members of the electric tulip 17 so as to be able to transmit driving. To do. The gate switch 114 detects that the game ball has passed through the gate 16 and outputs the detection signal to the game control board 100.

  The first grand prize opening switch 115 detects that a game ball has won the first big prize opening 13 and outputs a detection signal to the game control board 100. The second grand prize opening switch 116 detects that a game ball has won the second big prize opening 19 and outputs a detection signal to the game control board 100. The V winning opening switch 117 detects a game ball entering the V area 195 and outputs the detection signal to the game control board 100. The discharge switch 118 detects a game ball that enters the lost area 196 and outputs a detection signal to the game control board 100.

  Based on the control signal from the game control board 100, the first grand prize winning port control unit 119 operates the electric solenoid coupled to the plate that closes the first big prize winning port 13 so as to be able to transmit the driving force. Open / close the grand prize winning opening 13. Based on the control signal from the game control board 100, the second big prize opening control unit 120 is an electric motor connected to the first blade member 191 (see FIG. 4) that closes the second big prize opening 19 so as to be able to transmit the drive. By operating the solenoid, the second grand prize winning port 19 is opened and closed. Based on the control signal from the game control board 100, the V winning opening control unit 121 operates the electric solenoid connected to the second blade member 192 (see FIG. 4) that opens and closes the V area 195, thereby 195 is opened and closed. The normal winning port switch 122 detects that the game ball has won the normal winning port 14 and outputs a detection signal to the game control board 100.

  The main CPU 101 of the game control board 100 receives a detection signal from the first start port switch 111, the second start port switch 112, the first big prize port switch 115, the second big prize port switch 116, or the normal prize port switch 122. When input, the payout control board (not shown) is instructed to pay out a predetermined number of prize balls according to the place where the game ball has won, and the number of prize balls to be paid out is determined based on information from the payout control board. to manage. Although a detailed description is omitted, the payout control board supplies the game ball to the upper plate 28 or the lower plate 29 by controlling a drive motor that sends out the game ball from the ball tank. In addition, since the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment has the four normal winning openings 14, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided with the four normal winning opening switches 122. However, in FIG. Only the notation.

  The main CPU 101 acquires various random numbers as acquisition information at the timing when the detection signal from the first start port switch 111 is input, and executes the first special symbol determination using the acquired random numbers. Also, various random numbers are acquired as acquisition information at the timing when the detection signal from the second start port switch 112 is input, and the second special symbol determination is executed using the acquired random numbers. If it is determined that the game is a big hit, the first big prize opening 13 and the second big prize opening 19 are opened and closed via the first big prize opening control section 119 and the second big prize opening control section 120 to win big hits. Run a game. In addition, the V area 195 is opened and closed via the V prize opening control unit 121 in accordance with the round game related to the second big prize opening 19. When the detection signal from the V winning opening switch 117 is input, the gaming state after the jackpot game is set to the probability changing gaming state, and when the detection signal from the V winning opening switch 117 is not input. Sets the gaming state after the big hit game to the short-time gaming state.

  Further, the main CPU 101 acquires a random number at the timing when the detection signal from the gate switch 114 is input, and executes normal symbol determination using the acquired random number. And when it determines with opening the 2nd starting port 12, the 2nd starting port 12 is temporarily open | released by operating the electric solenoid connected with the electric tulip 17 via the electric tulip control part 113. FIG.

  Further, the main CPU 101 causes each of the display devices 41 to 48 constituting the display device 4 to execute the processing described above with reference to FIG.

[Configuration Example of Production Control Board 130]
The effect control board 130 includes a sub CPU 131, a sub ROM 132, a sub RAM 133, and an RTC (real time clock) 134. The sub CPU 131 performs a calculation process when controlling the presentation based on the program stored in the sub ROM 132. The sub RAM 133 is used as a storage area for temporarily storing various data used when the sub CPU 131 executes the program, or a work area for data processing. The RTC 134 measures the current date and time (date and time).

  The sub CPU 131 sets the production contents based on game information related to special symbol determination, normal symbol determination, jackpot game, and the like transmitted from the game control board 100. In that case, the input of the operation information from the production | presentation button 26 or the production | presentation key 27 (input information transmitted from the lamp control board 150) may be received, and the production | presentation content according to the operation information may be set. The sub CPU 131 transmits a command instructing execution of the effect of the set effect content to the image sound control board 140 and the lamp control board 150.

[Configuration Example of Lamp Control Board 150]
The lamp control board 150 includes a lamp CPU 151, a lamp ROM 152, and a lamp RAM 153. Based on the program stored in the lamp ROM 152, the lamp CPU 151 is built in the stage effects 71 to 73, the board lamp 25 provided in the game board 2, the frame lamp 37 built in the frame member 3, and the production button 26. Performs calculation processing when controlling button lamps and the like. The lamp RAM 153 is used as a storage area for temporarily storing various data used when the lamp CPU 151 executes the program, or a work area such as data processing.

  The lamp ROM 152 stores light emission pattern data and operation pattern data. Here, the light emission pattern data indicates the light emission patterns of light emitting elements such as LEDs built in the production actors 71 to 73, the panel lamp 25, the frame lamp 37, the button lamps built in the production button 26, and the like. It is data. The motion pattern data is data indicating the motion pattern of the production actors 71-73.

  The lamp CPU 151 reads out the light emission pattern data corresponding to the command received from the effect control board 130 from the light emission pattern data stored in the lamp ROM 152 to the lamp RAM 153, and the light emitting elements and panel lamps of the effect objects 71 to 73. 25, the light emission of each light emitting element such as the frame lamp 37 and the button lamp of the effect button 26 is controlled.

  In addition, the lamp CPU 151 reads out the operation pattern data corresponding to the command received from the effect control board 130 from the operation pattern data stored in the lamp ROM 152 to the lamp RAM 153, and performs the stepping for operating the effect agents 71 to 73. Controls motor drive.

[Configuration Example of Image Sound Control Board 140]
FIG. 27 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration example of the image sound control board 140. The image sound control board 140 performs image display control of the liquid crystal display device 5 and effect sound output control of the speaker 24. As illustrated in FIG. 27, the image sound control board 140 includes a central CPU 141, a VDP (Video Display Processor) 142, an sound DSP (Digital Signal Processor) 143, a control ROM 144, a control RAM 145, a sound ROM 146, and an SDRAM 147. , CGROM 148, and VRAM 149.

  The overall CPU 141 stores image data stored in the CGROM 148 with respect to the VDP 142 based on programs stored in the control ROM 144, various tables such as a display list creation table, commands received from the effect control board 130, and the like. An instruction to display on the liquid crystal display device 5 is given. This instruction is mainly performed by outputting a display list.

  Here, the display list is composed of commands for instructing execution of drawing in frame units. The type of image to be drawn, the position (coordinates) to draw the image, display priority, display magnification, and rotation. It includes various parameters such as angle and transmittance. The display list creation table is a table used for creating this display list.

  The overall CPU 141 instructs the sound DSP 143 to output the sound data stored in the sound ROM 146 from the speaker 24.

  The control ROM 144 is configured by a mask ROM, and stores a control program for the overall CPU 141, a display list generation program for generating a display list, various tables, and the like.

  The control RAM 145 is used as a storage area for temporarily storing various data used when the general CPU 141 executes the program, or a work area for data processing.

  The CGROM 148 stores effect data necessary for executing a change effect accompanying a change display of a special symbol, an effect accompanying a jackpot game, and the like. The CGROM 148 includes a flash memory, an EEPROM, an EPROM, a mask ROM, and the like, and includes sprite data (one piece of image data) including a collection of pixel information in a predetermined range of pixels (for example, 32 × 32 pixels), a plurality of pieces of image data Compressed and stored movie data consisting of a collection of The pixel information is composed of color number information for specifying a color number for each pixel and an α value indicating the transparency of the image. Further, the CGROM 148 stores, without compressing, palette data or the like in which color number information for specifying a color number and display color information for actually displaying colors are associated with each other.

  Note that only a part of the image data stored in the CGROM 148 may be compressed. As a method for compressing movie data, various known compression methods such as MPEG4 can be used.

  The VRAM 149 is configured by an SRAM that can write and read image data at high speed, and includes a display list storage area 1491, a development storage area 1492, a frame buffer 1493, and the like.

  The display list storage area 1491 temporarily stores the display list output from the overall CPU 141. The expanded storage area 1492 stores image data that has been read from the CGROM 148 and expanded. The frame buffer 1493 is a frame buffer that is also used for drawing and displaying image data displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5.

  The VDP 142 decompresses the image data stored in a compressed state in the CGROM 148 and stores the decompressed image data in the expanded storage area 1492. Also, the VDP 142 performs a drawing process on the frame buffer 1493 using the image data stored in the development storage area 1492 based on the display list stored in the display list storage area 1491. In addition, the VDP 142 generates an RGB signal as a video signal indicating the color of the image from the image data stored in the frame buffer 1493, and outputs the generated RGB signal to the liquid crystal display device 5.

  Connected to the acoustic DSP 143 are an acoustic ROM 146 for storing various acoustic data related to music, voice, sound effects, etc., an SDRAM 147 used as a work area for data processing by the acoustic DSP 143, and an amplifier 1431. The acoustic DSP 143 reads the acoustic data corresponding to the instruction from the overall CPU 141 from the acoustic ROM 146 to the SDRAM 147, executes data processing, and outputs the acoustic data after the data processing to the speaker 24 (via the amplifier 1431). The amplifier 1431 adjusts the volume according to an instruction regarding the volume obtained from the overall CPU 141 via the acoustic DSP 143 and causes the speaker 24 to output acoustic data.

  In this embodiment, the case where the VDP is responsible for drawing management and the acoustic DSP is responsible for sound management will be described. However, in other embodiments, a configuration is adopted in which the VDP is responsible for both drawing management and sound management. May be. In this case, there is no need to separately provide an acoustic DSP.

[Configuration Example of Main RAM 103]
FIG. 28 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration example of the main RAM 103 and various types of information stored in the main RAM 103. As illustrated in FIG. 28A, the main RAM 103 includes a determination storage area 1030, a first reserved storage area 1031, a second reserved storage area 1032, a third reserved storage area 1033, and a fourth reserved storage area 1034. A first reserved storage area 1035, a second reserved storage area 1036, a third reserved storage area 1037, and a fourth reserved storage area 1038 are provided.

  The determination storage area 1030 is a storage area for storing various information used for the special symbol determination when the special symbol determination is actually executed. The first reserved storage area 1031 to the fourth reserved storage area 1034 are storage areas for storing various information related to the first special symbol determination, and the first reserved storage area 1035 to the fourth reserved storage area 1038 are the second storage areas. This is a storage area for storing various information related to special symbol determination. In addition, the second special symbol determination is prioritized over the first special symbol determination. For this reason, in the determination storage area 1030, when the special symbol determination is performed, when the second special symbol determination is suspended, various information stored in the first reserved storage area 1035 is shifted, and the first When only the special symbol determination is suspended, various information stored in the first reserved storage area 1031 is shifted.

  As illustrated in FIG. 28B, the reserved storage areas 1031 to 1038 are areas acquired by the main CPU 101 for storing jackpot random numbers, areas for storing design random numbers, areas for storing reach random numbers, It includes an area for storing variation pattern random numbers, an area for storing prior determination information, and the like.

  The jackpot random number is a random number for determining jackpot or loss. The design random number is a random number for determining the type of jackpot when it is determined that the jackpot is a jackpot. The reach random number is a random number for determining whether to perform an effect with reach or an effect without reach when it is determined that the reach is lost. The variation pattern random number is a random number for determining the variation pattern of the special symbol when the special symbol is variably displayed.

  The pre-determination information is information obtained by a pre-determination process (see FIG. 33) described later based on the jackpot random number, the design random number, the reach random number, and the variation pattern random number. Specifically, the pre-determination information is information indicating whether or not the winning start information, the determination result of the special symbol determination is a jackpot, the type of the jackpot if it is a jackpot, It includes information indicating the variation pattern of the special symbol, information indicating the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the like. Here, the winning start opening information is acquired when the game ball wins the first starting opening 11 with the jackpot random number, the design random number, the reach random number, and the variation pattern random number stored in the same reserved storage area. Information indicating whether or not the game ball has been acquired by winning the second start port 12. The pre-determination information including these pieces of information is stored in the same storage area as the jackpot random number, symbol random number, reach random number, and variation pattern random number used in the pre-determination process.

  The five pieces of information described based on FIG. 28B are stored in the first reserved storage area 1031 to the fourth reserved storage area 1034 in order from the first reserved storage area 1031 every time a game ball wins the first start port 11. Every time a game ball wins in the second start port 12, it is stored in any of the first reserved storage area 1035 to the fourth reserved storage area 1038 in order from the first reserved storage area 1035.

  For example, when five pieces of information related to the first special symbol determination are newly acquired in a state where no information is stored in any of the first reserved storage area 1031 to the fourth reserved storage area 1034, the five pieces of information are: It is stored in the first reserved storage area 1031. For example, when five pieces of information related to the first special symbol determination are newly acquired in a state where five pieces of information are stored in each of the first reserved storage area 1031 and the second reserved storage area 1032, the five pieces of information Is stored in the third reserved storage area 1033.

  Further, when the information stored in the first reserved storage area 1031 is shifted to the determination storage area 1030 when the first special symbol determination is performed, the information is stored in the reserved storage areas after the second reserved storage area 1032. Information is shifted to the first reserved storage area 1031 side. For example, when information stored in the first reserved storage area 1031 is shifted to the determination storage area 1030 in a state where information is stored in each of the first reserved storage area 1031 to the third reserved storage area 1033, the second Information stored in the reserved storage area 1032 is shifted to the first reserved storage area 1031, and information stored in the third reserved storage area 1033 is shifted to the second reserved storage area 1032.

  Such information shift processing is similarly performed in the first reserved storage area 1035 to the fourth reserved storage area 1038 in which information related to the second special symbol determination is stored. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment, when both the first special symbol determination and the second special symbol determination are held, that is, information is stored in both the first reserved storage area 1031 and the first reserved storage area 1035. Is stored, the shift processing in the first reserved storage area 1035 to the fourth reserved storage area 1038 is preferentially performed prior to the shift processing in the first reserved storage area 1031 to the fourth reserved storage area 1034.

  By the way, even when a special symbol is displayed in a variable manner or when a game ball is won at the first starting port 11 or the second starting port 12 during a jackpot game and various random numbers are acquired, a special symbol determination or a special symbol is displayed. The variable display cannot be made immediately.

  For this reason, when various random numbers are acquired under such circumstances, the main CPU 101 uses the acquired various random numbers and the like as the hold storage areas 1031 to 1038 as information for holding the special symbol determination as described above. Is going to be stored in. On the other hand, when the special symbol is not variably displayed, the special symbol determination is not suspended, and the game is not in the big hit game, the main CPU 101 obtains various random numbers obtained with the start opening prize as a trigger. The data is directly stored in the determination storage area 1030.

[Timer interrupt processing by game control board 100]
Next, timer interrupt processing executed in the game control board 100 will be described with reference to FIG. Here, FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing an example of timer interrupt processing executed in the game control board 100. The game control board 100 repeatedly executes a series of processes illustrated in FIG. 29 at regular time intervals (for example, 4 milliseconds) during normal operation except for special cases such as when the power is turned on and when the power is turned off. . Note that the processing of the game control board 100 described based on the flowcharts of FIG. 29 and subsequent figures is performed according to a command issued by the main CPU 101 based on a program stored in the main ROM 102.

  First, the main CPU 101 executes a random number update process for updating various random numbers such as a jackpot random number, a design random number, a reach random number, a variation pattern random number, and a normal design random number (step S1).

  The normal symbol random number is a random number for determining whether or not to open the second start port 12. The jackpot random number, the design random number, the reach random number, the variation pattern random number, and the ordinary design random number are incremented by “1” every time the process of step S1 is performed. Note that a loop counter is used as a counter for performing the processing of step S1, and each random number is returned to “0” and updated after reaching a preset maximum value.

  Subsequent to the process of step S1, the main CPU 101 executes a switch process when a detection signal is input from each switch (step S2). This switch processing will be described in detail later based on FIG.

  Subsequent to the processing of step S2, the main CPU 101 executes special symbol determination, displays the special symbol on the first special symbol display 41 or the second special symbol display 42, and displays the determination result of the special symbol determination. A special symbol process including a process of stopping and displaying the special symbol shown is executed (step S3). This special symbol process will be described in detail later based on FIG.

  Subsequent to the process of step S3, the main CPU 101 includes a process of executing normal symbol determination, causing the normal symbol display unit 45 to display the normal symbol in a variable manner, and then stopping and displaying the normal symbol indicating the result of the normal symbol determination. Normal symbol processing is executed (step S4).

  Following the process of step S4, the main CPU 101 performs the electric tulip process for operating the electric tulip 17 via the electric tulip control unit 113 when it is determined that the second start port 12 is opened as a result of the normal symbol determination. Is executed (step S5).

  Subsequent to the process of step S5, when the main CPU 101 determines that it is a big hit in the process of step S3, the first big prize port control unit 119, the second big prize port control unit 120, and the V prize port control unit A special winning opening release control process for opening the first big winning opening 13, the second large winning opening 19, and the V area 195 by controlling 121 is executed (step S6).

  Subsequent to the process of step S6, the main CPU 101 executes a prize ball process for controlling the payout of the prize ball according to the winning of the game ball (step S7).

  Subsequent to step S7, the main CPU 101 transmits to the effect control board 130 information necessary for determining various commands and effect contents set (stored) in the main RAM 103 in the process step before step S7. Processing is executed (step S8).

[Switch processing by game control board 100]
FIG. 30 is a detailed flowchart of the switch process in step S2 of FIG. Subsequent to the process of step S1, the main CPU 101 monitors the presence or absence of a detection signal input from the first start port switch 111 as illustrated in FIG. 30, and is updated as appropriate by the process of step S1. For the random number (big hit random number, symbol random number, reach random number, and variation pattern random number), the first start port switch process including the process of acquiring the value at the time when the detection signal from the first start port switch 111 is input is executed. (Step S21). The first start port switch process will be described in detail later based on FIG.

  Next, the main CPU 101 monitors the presence or absence of a detection signal input from the second start port switch 112, and the detection signal from the second start port switch 112 is received for various random numbers that are appropriately updated by the process of step S1. A second start port switch process including a process of acquiring a value at the time of input is executed (step S22). The second start port switch process will be described in detail later based on FIG.

  Then, the main CPU 101 monitors whether or not a detection signal is input from the gate switch 114, and the value at the time when the detection signal from the gate switch 114 is input with respect to the normal symbol random number that is appropriately updated by the process of step S1. The gate switch process for acquiring the above is executed (step S23).

[First Start Port Switch Processing by Game Control Board 100]
FIG. 31 is a detailed flowchart of the first start port switch process in step S21 of FIG. As illustrated in FIG. 31, the main CPU 101 detects the detection signal from the first start port switch 111 (specifically, the first start port switch 111 is “ON”) following the random number update process in step S <b> 1. On the basis of whether or not an ON signal indicating that the first start port switch 111 has been turned ON is determined (step S210). Here, when it is determined that the first start port switch 111 is “ON” (step S <b> 210: YES), the hold number U <b> 1 of the first special symbol determination stored in the main RAM 103 is stored in the main ROM 102. It is determined whether it is less than the maximum reserved number Umax1 (“4” in the present embodiment) of the first special symbol determination (step S211).

  When the main CPU 101 determines that the hold number U1 is less than the maximum hold number Umax1 (step S211: YES), the main CPU 101 updates the value of the hold number U1 to a value obtained by adding “1” (step S212), and the first special symbol. As the acquisition information used for the determination, a jackpot random number, a design random number, a reach random number, and a variation pattern random number are acquired, and these random numbers are associated with each other and stored in the main RAM 103 (steps S213 to S216).

  Following the processing of step S216, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the current state is the high base state (step S217). The main RAM 103 stores a time-saving game flag. At this time, the short game flag is set to “OFF” when the electric tulip 17 is controlled in a state where it is difficult to win the game ball at the second start port 12, and conversely, the game ball is likely to win the second start port 12. This flag is set to “ON” when the electric tulip 17 is controlled to the state. In step S217, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the current state is the high base state based on whether or not the short-time game flag stored in the main RAM 103 is set to “ON”.

  When the main CPU 101 determines that the current state is not the high base state (step S217: NO), that is, when the time-saving game flag is set to “OFF”, the main CPU 101 executes a pre-determination process (step S218). Specifically, prior to the jackpot determination process (see FIG. 36) and the variation pattern selection process (see FIG. 17), which will be described later, the jackpot is based on the information stored in the main RAM 103 by the processes of steps S213 to S216. Whether or not to pre-determine whether or not the first special symbol determination is executed and the variation pattern of the special symbol that is actually selected is acquired. This prior determination process will be described in detail later based on FIG.

  When the main CPU 101 executes the process of step S218 or determines that the high base state is set (the time-short game flag is set to “ON”) (step S217: YES), the main CPU 101 determines the first special symbol determination. Such a hold command is set in the main RAM 103 (step S219). This hold command is a command for notifying that the first special symbol determination has been put on hold, and includes pre-determination information obtained by the process of step S218, and the effect control board 130 is obtained by the transmission process of step S8. Sent to.

[Second Start Port Switch Processing by Game Control Board 100]
FIG. 32 is a detailed flowchart of the second start port switch process in step S22 of FIG. As illustrated in FIG. 32, the main CPU 101 detects the detection signal from the second start port switch 112 (specifically, the second start port switch 112 is “ON” following the first start port switch process of step S21. It is determined whether or not the second start port switch 112 has been turned “ON” based on whether or not an “ON signal indicating that it has turned“ ”has been input (step S220).

  When the main CPU 101 determines that the second start port switch 112 has been turned “ON” (step S220: YES), the second special symbol determination hold number U2 stored in the main RAM 103 is stored in the main ROM 102. It is determined whether it is less than the maximum reserved number Umax2 (in this embodiment, “4”) of the second special symbol determination (step S221).

  When the main CPU 101 determines that the hold number U2 is less than the maximum hold number Umax2 (step S221: YES), the main CPU 101 updates the value of the hold number U2 to a value obtained by adding “1” (step S222), and the second special symbol. As the acquisition information used for the determination, a jackpot random number, a design random number, a reach random number, and a fluctuation pattern random number are acquired, and these random numbers are associated with each other and stored in the main RAM 103 (steps S223 to S226).

  Following the process of step S226, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the current state is the high base state, similarly to the process of step S217 (step S227). Here, when it is determined that the current state is the high base state (step S227: YES), that is, when the time-saving game flag is set to “ON”, a pre-determination process is executed (step S228). This prior determination process will be described in detail later based on FIG.

  When the main CPU 101 executes the process of step S228 or determines that it is not in the high base state (the time-short game flag is set to “OFF”) (step S227: NO), the main CPU 101 determines the second special symbol determination. Such a hold command is set in the main RAM 103 (step S229). This hold command is a command for notifying that the second special symbol determination is put on hold, and includes pre-determination information obtained by the process of step S228, and the effect control board 130 is obtained by the transmission process of step S8. Sent to.

[Preliminary determination processing by game control board 100]
Hereinafter, the prior determination process executed by the game control board 100 will be described with reference to FIG. Here, FIG. 33 is a detailed flowchart of the prior determination process in steps S218 and S228 of FIGS.

  When the main CPU 101 determines in step S217 in FIG. 31 that the high base state is not set or in step S227 in FIG. 32, the main CPU 101 executes jackpot determination processing (step S2181). ). Specifically, in the low probability state (in the present embodiment, the normal gaming state or the short-time gaming state), the low probability big hit random number table is read from the main ROM 102 and set in the main RAM 103. On the other hand, in the case of a high probability state (probability game state in this embodiment), the high probability big hit random number table is read from the main ROM 102 and set in the main RAM 103. Then, whether or not the jackpot random number acquired in the process of step S213 of FIG. 31 (or the process of step S223 of FIG. 32) matches any of the winning values stored in the jackpot random number table set in the main RAM 103. Based on this, it is determined whether or not a big hit is to be determined at the start of the change.

  Next, based on the determination result of step S2181, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not it is determined to be a big hit at the start of the change (step S2182). Here, when it is determined that it is a big hit at the start of the change (step S2182: YES), the big change pattern table for the big hit is read from the main ROM 102 and set in the main RAM 103 (step S2183).

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 101 determines that it is not a big hit at the start of the change (step S2182: NO), the main CPU 101 determines whether a reach effect is performed during the change (step S2184). Specifically, based on whether or not the reach random number acquired together with the jackpot random number used in the jackpot determination process in step S2181 matches the winning value of the reach random number stored in the main ROM 102, It is determined whether or not a reach effect is performed during the fluctuation.

  When the main CPU 101 determines that the reach effect is to be performed (step S2184: YES), the main CPU 101 reads the reach variation pattern table from the main ROM 102 and sets it in the main RAM 103 (step S2185).

  By the way, when the determination result of the first special symbol determination is “losing” and the reach effect is not performed during the change, the first special symbol is determined based on the number of suspensions of the first special symbol determination at the start of the change. Variation pattern is determined. The number of first special symbol determinations may be different before and after the first special symbol determination being held is digested. For this reason, the variation pattern of the special symbol acquired before the first special symbol determination is digested may be different from the variation pattern of the special symbol selected when the first special symbol determination is actually digested. is there. That is, for the right of the first special symbol determination in which the reach effect is not performed during the change, an accurate special symbol variation pattern may not be acquired prior to the first special symbol determination.

  For this reason, when it is determined that the reach effect is not performed (step S2184: NO), the process proceeds to step S2187 without performing the variation pattern random number determination process of step S2186 described later.

  When the main CPU 101 sets the big hit variation pattern table or the reach variation pattern table, the main CPU 101 executes variation pattern random number determination processing (step S2186). Specifically, the variation pattern random number acquired at the time of starting winning a prize together with the jackpot random number used in the process of step S2181 is the random number value defined in the variation pattern table set in the main RAM 103. Based on which random number value matches, the variation pattern of the first special symbol to be selected in the first special symbol determination performed at the start of the variation is specified.

  When the main CPU 101 executes the process of step S2186 or determines that the reach effect is not performed (step S2184: NO), the main CPU 101 generates pre-determination information and stores it in the main RAM 103 (step S2187). The area in which the prior determination information is stored is as described above with reference to FIG.

  As described above, the main CPU 101 determines the jackpot based on the acquired information based on the acquired information such as the jackpot random number acquired when the game ball has won the first starting port 11 (or the second starting port 12). Prior to performing the determination and the variation pattern selection process, the variation pattern (that is, the variation time) of the first special symbol (or the second special symbol) is acquired.

[Special symbol processing by game control board 100]
Next, the details of the special symbol process executed by the game control board 100 will be described with reference to FIG. Here, FIG. 34 is a detailed flowchart of the special symbol process in step S3 of FIG.

  As illustrated in FIG. 34, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the jackpot game is in progress based on whether or not the jackpot game flag stored in the main RAM 103 is set to “ON” ( Step S301). This jackpot game flag is a flag indicating whether or not the jackpot game is being executed, and is set to “ON” at the start of the jackpot game, and is set to “OFF” at the end of the jackpot game. Here, when it is determined that the game is a big hit game (step S301: YES), the process proceeds to the normal symbol process of step S4.

  When the main CPU 101 determines that the jackpot game is not being played (step S301: NO), the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the special symbol is being displayed in a variable manner (step S302). If it is determined that the special symbol variation display is not being performed (step S302: NO), it is determined whether or not the second special symbol determination hold number U2 stored in the main RAM 103 is equal to or greater than “1”. (Step S303). Here, when it is determined that the holding number U2 is “1” or more (step S303: YES), the holding number U2 is updated to a value obtained by subtracting “1” (step S304).

  If the main CPU 101 determines that the holding number U2 is not “1” or more (step S303: NO), whether or not the holding number U1 of the first special symbol determination stored in the main RAM 103 is “1” or more. Is determined (step S305). If it is determined that the hold number U1 is “1” or more (step S305: YES), the main CPU 101 updates the hold number U1 to a value obtained by subtracting “1” (step S306).

  Following the process of step S304 or the process of step S306, the main CPU 101 executes a shift process for the reserved storage area of the main RAM 103 (step S308). Specifically, when the main CPU 101 executes a shift process following the process of step S304, the main CPU 101 determines the earliest acquired information stored in the reserved storage areas 1035 to 1038 for the second special symbol determination. The remaining storage information is shifted to the determination storage area 1030 side while being shifted to the storage area 1030. Further, when the shift process is executed following the process of step S306, the earliest acquired information stored in the first special symbol determination reserved storage areas 1031 to 1034 is shifted to the determination storage area 1030. At the same time, the remaining acquired information is shifted to the determination storage area 1030 side.

  Subsequent to the process of step S308, the main CPU 101 executes a jackpot determination process based on the random number stored in the determination storage area 1030 (step S309). By executing this jackpot determination process, it is determined whether or not it is a jackpot, and if it is determined that it is a jackpot, the type of jackpot is determined. Then, special symbol setting information indicating the results of these processes is set in the main RAM 103. The jackpot determination process will be described in detail later based on FIG.

  Subsequent to the process of step S309, the main CPU 101 executes a variation pattern selection process for selecting a variation pattern of a special symbol (step S310). This variation pattern selection process will be described in detail later with reference to FIG.

  Following the process of step S310, the main CPU 101 determines whether the special symbol setting information set in the process of step S309, the special symbol setting information relates to the first special symbol determination, or the second special symbol determination. A change start command is set in the main RAM 103 including information indicating whether it is related, setting information of the change pattern set in the process of step S310, information regarding the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the like (step S311).

  This variation start command is a command for instructing the start of an effect accompanying the variation display of the special symbol, and is transmitted to the effect control board 130 by the transmission process in step S8. As a result, the decorative display variation display or the like on the liquid crystal display device 5 is started.

  Subsequent to the process of step S311, the main CPU 101 starts the special symbol variation display based on the variation pattern setting information included in the variation start command set in step S311 (step S312). At that time, in the case where the acquisition information (random number) related to the first special symbol determination is stored in the determination storage area 1030, when the processing of step S309 to step S311 is performed, in the first special symbol display 41 Start to display special symbols. On the other hand, when the processing of step S309 to step S311 is performed in a state where the acquired information (random number) related to the second special symbol determination is stored, the special symbol variable display is started on the second special symbol display 42. To do.

  Next, the main CPU 101 starts measuring a variation time that is an elapsed time from the start of the variation display in step S312 (step S313).

  When the main CPU 101 executes the process of step S313 or determines that the special symbol is changing (step S302: YES), the main CPU 101 is selected by the process of step S310 from the start of the measurement of the changing time in step S313. It is determined whether or not the variation time corresponding to the variation pattern has elapsed (step S315). Here, when it is determined that the variation time has not elapsed (step S315: NO), the process proceeds to the normal symbol process of step S4.

  When the main CPU 101 determines that the variation time has elapsed (step S315: YES), the special symbol indicating the determination result of the special symbol determination is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41 or the second special symbol display 42. Is set in the main RAM 103 (step S316). This symbol confirmation command is transmitted to the effect control board 130 by the transmission process in step S8. Thereby, the process etc. which stop-display the decoration symbol which was variably displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 in the aspect which shows the determination result of special symbol determination, etc. are performed.

  Subsequent to the process in step S316, the main CPU 101 ends the special symbol variation display started in the process in step S312 (step S317). Specifically, the special symbol set in the process of step S309 (a jackpot symbol or a lost symbol) is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display that has variably displayed the special symbol. The special symbol stop display is continued at least until a predetermined symbol determination time (for example, 1 second) elapses.

  Thus, the main CPU 101 displays the special symbol indicating the determination result of the jackpot determination process after the special symbol is variably displayed on the first special symbol display 41 or the second special symbol display 42 as the first special symbol display 41. Alternatively, the second special symbol display 42 is stopped and displayed.

  Subsequent to the process of step S317, the main CPU 101 resets the variation time when the measurement is started in the process of step S313 (step S318), and performs a process during stop including a process of starting the jackpot game when the jackpot is won. It executes (step S319).

[Big hit judgment processing by game control board 100]
FIG. 35 is a detailed flowchart of the jackpot determination process in step S309 of FIG. The main CPU 101 executes jackpot determination based on the jackpot random number stored in the determination storage area 1030 (step S3091). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the jackpot random number stored in the determination storage area 1030 is a jackpot based on whether or not it matches a preset winning value.

  The winning value here is a jackpot winning value defined in the high probability jackpot random number table or the low probability jackpot random number table. When the jackpot determination is executed in the high probability state (the probability variation gaming state in the present embodiment), the winning value stored in the high probability time jackpot random number table is used. On the other hand, when the jackpot determination is executed in the low probability state (the normal gaming state or the short time gaming state in the present embodiment), the winning value stored in the low probability time jackpot random number table is used.

  In this way, the main CPU 101 starts such that acquisition information such as a jackpot random number acquired when a game ball is won at the first start port 11 or the second start port 12 is stored in the determination storage area 1030. When the condition is satisfied, it is determined whether or not to execute a jackpot game advantageous to the player based on the jackpot random number.

  Following the processing of step S3091, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the determination result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot (step S3092). Here, when it is determined that the game is a jackpot (step S3092: YES), the type of jackpot is determined with reference to the symbol determination table for the jackpot stored in the main ROM 102 (step S3093).

  Specifically, when the symbol random number stored in the determination storage area 1030 together with the jackpot random number used in the jackpot determination in step S3091 is related to the first special symbol determination, the symbol random number is The jackpot type is determined based on which random number value specified in the symbol determination table for the first start opening winning match. On the other hand, if it is related to the second special symbol determination, the type of jackpot is determined based on which random number value specified in the symbol determination table for the second start opening winning matches the symbol random number To decide.

  In this way, the main CPU 101 determines the type of jackpot so as to make a short hit per game where it is difficult to win a game ball in the V area 195 or a long hit per game where a game ball wins in the V area 195 is easy. select.

  Then, the main CPU 101 sets jackpot symbol setting information corresponding to the determined jackpot type in the main RAM 103 (step S3094). As a result, the jackpot symbol set here at the time of the process of step S317 is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41 or the second special symbol display 42, and the jackpot game corresponding to the special symbol is performed. It will be.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 101 determines that it is not a big hit (step S3092: NO), the main CPU 101 sets the lost symbol setting information in the main RAM 103 (step S3095). Thereby, the lost symbol set here in the process of step S317 is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41 or the second special symbol display 42. In this case, the jackpot game is not performed.

[Change pattern selection processing by game control board 100]
FIG. 36 is a detailed flowchart of the variation pattern selection process in step S310 of FIG. After executing the jackpot determination process in step S309 in FIG. 34, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the determination result in step S3091 is a jackpot (step S3101). If it is determined that the game is a big hit (step S3101: YES), the big hit variation pattern table is read from the main ROM 102 and set in the main RAM 103 (step S3102).

  On the other hand, if the main CPU 101 determines that it is not a big hit (step S3101: NO), whether or not the reach random number stored in the determination storage area 1030 matches the winning value of the reach random number stored in the main ROM 102. Based on this, it is determined whether or not to perform a reach effect that makes the player expect a big hit (step S3103). If it is determined that a reach effect is to be performed (step S3103: YES), the reach variation pattern table is read from the main ROM 102 and set in the main RAM 103 (step S3104). Conversely, when it is determined that the reach effect is not performed (step S3103: NO), the variation pattern table for loss is read from the main ROM 102 and set in the main RAM 103 (step S3105).

  Subsequently, the main CPU 101 executes a variation pattern random number determination process with reference to the variation pattern table set in the main RAM 103 by the process of step S3102, the process of step S3104, or the process of step S3105 (step S3106). Specifically, when the big hit variation pattern table or the reach variation pattern table is set in the main RAM 103, the variation pattern corresponding to the variation pattern random number stored in the determination storage area 1030 is set as the variation. A variation pattern is selected by reading from the pattern table.

  If the variation pattern table for losing is set in the main RAM 103, the number of reserved special symbol determination is specified based on the number of reserved storage areas in which various types of information are stored immediately before the shift process of step S308 is performed. Then, the variation pattern corresponding to the specified number of holdings and the presence / absence of the current time is read out from the variation pattern table for loss to select the variation pattern.

  By selecting the variation pattern of the special symbol in this way, the variation time of the special symbol is inevitably determined.

  When the main CPU 101 selects the variation pattern, the main CPU 101 sets the selected variation pattern setting information in the main RAM 103 (step S3107). The variation pattern setting information is included in the variation start command and transmitted to the effect control board 130 together with the symbol setting information set in the main RAM 103 by the jackpot determination process in step S309 described above.

[Production control processing by production control board 130]
Next, the details of the effect control based on the various commands from the game control board 100 described above will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 37 is a flowchart showing details of processing performed in the effect control board 130. In the following description, the processing shown in FIGS. 37 to 41 is described as being performed by the effect control board 130, but part or all of these processes are effect control board 130, image sound control board 140, and lamp control board 150. It may be executed in any of the above. When the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, the sub CPU 131 of the effect control board 130 repeatedly executes a series of processes shown in FIG. 37 every predetermined time (for example, 4 milliseconds) by interruption.

  As shown in FIG. 37, the sub CPU 131 of the effect control board 130 executes command reception processing (step S1001). The command reception process is a process for controlling the production in response to receiving various commands from the game control board 100. Specifically, the sub CPU 131 receives a command as game information from the game control board 100, determines the contents of the effect in accordance with the received command, and uses the determined effect as the image sound control board 140 and the lamp control. A command for causing the substrate 150 to execute is generated. These commands are transmitted to the image sound control board 140 and / or the lamp control board 150, so that an effect based on the command is executed by the image sound control board 140 and / or the lamp control board 150. Details of this command reception processing will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Subsequent to the process of step S1001, the sub CPU 131 executes a command transmission process (step S1002). Specifically, the sub CPU 131 transmits the command generated in step S1001 to the image sound control board 140 and the lamp control board 150. Next, the sub CPU 131 performs data transfer processing (step S1003). For example, in step S <b> 1003, the sub CPU 131 transfers the data related to the operation of the effect agent transmitted from the lamp control board 150 and the data related to the operation performed on the effect button 26 to the image sound control board 140. Further, the sub CPU 131 transfers data for operating the effect actor and data for operating the effect button 26 transmitted from the image sound control board 140 to the lamp control board 150. By performing this data transfer process, the effect actor operates in conjunction with the image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5, or an image corresponding to the operation on the effect button 26 is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5. . Thus, the sub CPU 131 ends the process shown in FIG.

[Command reception processing by effect control board 130]
Hereinafter, the command reception process executed in the effect control board 130 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 38 is a detailed flowchart of the command reception process in step S1001 of FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 131 determines whether or not a hold command is received from the game control board 100 (step S1301). If it is determined that a hold command has been received (step S1301: YES), the sub CPU 131 executes a hold command process (step S1302). Details of the pending command processing will be described later.

  When the process of step S1302 is executed, or when it is determined that a hold command has not been received (step S1301: NO), the sub CPU 131 determines whether a change start command has been received (step S1303).

  When the change start command is received (step S1303: YES), the sub CPU 131 executes a change start command process (step S1304). Here, the sub CPU 131 determines and executes a variation effect performed in accordance with the variation of the special symbol. Details of the change start command processing will be described later.

  When the process of step S1304 is executed, or when it is determined that a variation start command has not been received (step S1303: NO), the sub CPU 131 determines whether or not a symbol confirmation command has been received (step S1305). .

  When the symbol determination command is received (step S1305: YES), the sub CPU 131 executes symbol determination command processing (step S1306). In the symbol determination command process, a process for ending the variation effect started in step S1304 is performed. For example, the sub CPU 131 stops the changing decorative symbol 51 and ends the changing effect.

  When the process of step S1306 is executed or when it is determined that the symbol confirmation command has not been received (step S1305: NO), the sub CPU 131 determines whether or not an opening command has been received (step S1307).

  When the opening command is received (step S1307: YES), the sub CPU 131 executes an opening process (step S1308). The opening process is a process of executing an opening effect that is performed when a jackpot game is started and determining a jackpot effect that is performed during the jackpot game.

  When the process of step S1308 is executed, or when it is determined that the opening command has not been received (step S1307: NO), the sub CPU 131 determines whether an ending command has been received (step S1309).

  When the ending command is received (step S1309: YES), the sub CPU 131 executes an ending process (step S1310). The ending process is a process for determining and executing an ending effect to be performed when the jackpot game ends.

  When the process of step S1310 is executed, or when it is determined that an ending command has not been received (step S1309: NO), the sub CPU 131 ends the process shown in FIG.

[Hold command processing by effect control board 130]
Details of the pending command process in step S1302 of FIG. 38 will be described below. FIG. 39 is a detailed flowchart of the hold command process in step S1302 of FIG. In the following, a process is described assuming that the right for the first special symbol determination is reserved, but the same process (pre-reading effect) is performed even when the right for the second special symbol determination is reserved. May be.

  First, the sub CPU 131 adds “1” to the number of suspensions stored in the RAM 133 (step S1321). Specifically, the RAM 133 stores the number of the first special symbol determination and the number of the second special symbol determination, and the sub CPU 131 has received a hold command indicating the first special symbol determination hold. Accordingly, 1 is added to the number of suspensions of the first special symbol determination.

  Next, the sub CPU 131 makes a prefetch determination based on the received hold command (step S1322). Here, the sub CPU 131 determines whether or not the special symbol determination related to the hold command is a big hit based on the prior determination information included in the received hold command, determines the big hit symbol, and changes the special symbol. Judge patterns and the like.

  Subsequently, the sub CPU 131 performs a prefetch effect determination process based on the prefetch determination result of step S1322 (step S1323). Here, the details of the prefetch effect determination process will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 40 is a detailed flowchart of the prefetching effect determination process in step S1323. As shown in FIG. 40, the sub CPU 131 determines whether or not the variation pattern determined in advance read in step S1322 is a variation pattern (P100 to P103 in FIG. 42 to be described later) for effecting a live-action image (step S1331). ). If it is determined that the variation pattern is to produce an effect based on a live-action video (step S1331: YES), the sub CPU 131 sets the specific reserved image 59 as a reserved display corresponding to the special symbol determination that is reserved this time (step S1332). Specifically, in step S1332, the sub CPU 131 determines whether or not to set the specific hold image 59 by lottery using a random number, and according to the result, as a hold display corresponding to the currently held right. A specific reserved image 59 or a standard reserved image 57 is set. When setting the specific hold image 59 as the hold display, the sub CPU 131 determines the timing for displaying the specific hold image 59. For example, the sub CPU 131 displays the specific hold image 59 in the hold display process of the next step S1324 or displays the standard hold image 57 in the hold display process, and the standard hold image 57 is displayed at the subsequent timing. Decide whether to change.

  Here, the sub CPU 131 displays all the held displays including the held display corresponding to the right of the special symbol determination suspended this time and the held display corresponding to the right of the special symbol determination already held. It may be set to. Whether all the hold displays are set in the specific hold image 59 or only the hold display corresponding to the right held this time is set in the specific hold image 59 may be determined by a lottery using random numbers, or pre-reading It may be determined depending on the result of the determination. For example, it is determined whether or not to set all the hold displays to the specific hold image 59 so that the degree of expectation is higher when all the hold changes to the specific hold image 59 than when only one changes. Also good.

  On the other hand, when it is not determined that the variation pattern causes the effect of the live-action image to be performed (step S1331: NO), the sub CPU 131 determines whether or not to perform another pre-reading effect (step S1333). Specifically, the sub CPU 131 performs a predetermined lottery based on the result of the prefetch determination, determines whether to change the display mode of the hold display based on the lottery result, or changes the background image 56. It is determined whether or not to make it. And when it determines with performing other prefetch effects (step S1333: YES), sub CPU131 sets the content of prefetch effects (step S1334). For example, if it is determined that the display mode of the hold display is to be changed, the display mode is set, or the timing of the change (whether to change at the time of winning or at a predetermined timing after winning) is set or changed. Set the content of the production. When the sub CPU 131 determines that the background image is to be changed, the sub CPU 131 sets the background image after the change or sets the change timing. Further, the sub CPU 131 can perform a prefetch effect using other effect means in addition to the prefetch effect using the hold display and the background image. For example, the sub CPU 131 can perform the effect as a prefetch effect based on the result of the prefetch determination. The object 7 can be actuated or other pre-reading preview images can be displayed.

  When the process of step S1332 is performed, when the process of step S1334 is performed, or when NO is determined in step S1333, the sub CPU 131 ends the process illustrated in FIG. In this way, it is determined whether or not to perform the prefetch effect based on the variation pattern, and the content of the prefetch effect is determined. Details of the variation pattern will be described later.

  Returning to FIG. 39, the hold display process is performed after the process of step S1323 (step S1324). Specifically, the sub CPU 131 transmits a command for displaying the hold display in the display mode set in the process of step S <b> 1323 to the image sound control board 140. Thereby, the hold display corresponding to the hold command received this time is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 in the manner determined in the process of step S1323. For example, when it is determined that the hold display is displayed in a display mode different from the normal display mode at the time of winning a prize, the hold display in the determined mode is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 by performing the process of step S1324. . If it is determined that the hold display is displayed in a display mode different from the normal display at a predetermined timing after winning, or if it is determined not to display the display in a different mode from the normal display, the process in step S1324 Standard hold image 57 is displayed.

[Variation start command processing by effect control board 130]
Details of the change start command process in step S1304 of FIG. 38 will be described below. FIG. 41 is a detailed flowchart of the change start command process in step S1304 of FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 41, the sub CPU 131 analyzes the received variation start command (step S1341). Here, based on the received variation start command, the sub CPU 131 determines whether it is a big hit, symbol setting information, variation pattern, gaming state, or the like.

  Next, the sub CPU 131 performs variable effect determination processing based on the determination result of step S1341 (step S1342). Here, the sub CPU 131 determines the contents of the effect based on the symbol setting information indicating whether the game is a big hit or not, the variation pattern, and the gaming state. Specifically, the sub CPU 131 performs, based on the variation pattern shown in FIG. 42, the variation using the image and sound performed by the image sound control board 140, the lamp performed by the lamp control substrate 150, The contents of the production using the production actor are determined.

  FIG. 42 is a diagram illustrating an example of the variation pattern of the special symbol and the content of the variation effect corresponding thereto. As shown in FIG. 42, the variation pattern determined by the variation pattern selection process in step S310 in FIG. 34 has a plurality of variation patterns, and any variation pattern is determined based on the result of the jackpot determination process. . The contents of the variation effect are determined according to each variation pattern.

  For example, the fluctuation pattern P100 is a fluctuation pattern that is enlarged and displayed in the A effect after the live-action video A is reduced and displayed. The fluctuation pattern P100 includes a fluctuation pattern in which a jackpot is finally notified and a fluctuation pattern in which a loss is notified. The variation pattern P101 is a variation pattern that develops into the B effect after the live-action video B is displayed, and the variation pattern P102 is a variation pattern that develops into the C effect after the live-action video C is displayed. The sub CPU 131 determines the type of the live-action video, determines the development destination, determines whether or not to operate the effect actor, and determines the operation timing when operating. For example, the sub CPU 131 determines to activate the effect agent when the live-action video is enlarged and displayed to develop to the next effect.

  The variation pattern P103 is a variation pattern in which any one of the live-action images A to C is displayed in a reduced size, and the real-action image disappears after a predetermined time has elapsed, and is a variation pattern in which the effect shown in FIG. 11 is performed.

  The variation effect based on the variation patterns 104 to P106 is a variation effect including a pseudo variation effect. The variation patterns 104 to P106 are variation patterns in which two pseudo variations, three pseudo variations, and four pseudo variations are performed, respectively. Each of the variation patterns 104 to P106 includes a pattern in which a jackpot is finally notified and a pattern in which a loss is notified. In the variation pattern P106 in which the pseudo variation is performed four times, a big hit is made with a relatively high probability (for example, 65%). Further, in the variation pattern P105 in which the pseudo variation is performed three times, for example, it is a big hit with a probability of 30%. Further, in the variation pattern P104 in which the pseudo variation is performed twice, for example, it is a big hit with a probability of 10%. In the case of the variation pattern P104, the sub CPU 131 decides not to activate the effect agent when performing the second pseudo variation effect, and in the case of the variation pattern P105, when performing the second pseudo variation effect. It is determined that the director is activated with a predetermined probability. The variation effect based on the variation patterns 104 to P106 is a variation effect including a pseudo variation effect.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 42, there are a fluctuation pattern P107 in which the reach effect A is performed, a change pattern P108 in which the reach effect B is performed, and a change pattern P109 in which the reach effect C is performed. In the variation effect based on the variation patterns P107 to P109, a dedicated moving image is displayed during the reach effect. Further, the sub CPU 131 determines whether or not to act the effect actor when the reach effect is started, for example.

  The variation pattern P110 is a variation pattern in which a special zone effect is performed. In the special symbol variation based on the variation pattern P110, the special zone effect shown in FIG. 16 is performed. Specifically, the sub CPU 131 determines the display mode of the zone display image 67 displayed during the special zone effect based on whether or not the big hit. The zone display image 67 has a first mode, a second mode, and a third mode, and the sub CPU 131 draws a lottery based on whether or not it is a big hit, so that any of these three modes can be selected. decide. In the case of jackpot, the selectivity of the third mode is higher than in the case of loss. In the case of jackpot, the selectivity of the first and / or second modes is lower than in the case of loss. Thereby, when the zone display image 67 is displayed in the first mode, the expected degree of jackpot is low, and when the zone display image 67 is displayed in the third mode, the expected level of jackpot is high. For example, when the third mode is determined as the display mode of the zone display image 67, the zone display image 67 is displayed in the first mode at the start of the special zone effect, and then the zone display image 67 is changed to the first mode. It may be changed to the second aspect and further changed to the third aspect.

  The variation pattern P200 is a variation pattern in which a loss is notified. For example, there are a variation pattern of 12 seconds, a variation pattern of 8 seconds, and a variation pattern of 2 seconds. In the variation effect based on the variation pattern P200, after the decorative design 51 starts to vary, the decorative design 51 does not reach the reach state but is stopped in a lost manner. If the hold display corresponding to the change in the special symbol this time is changed to the specific hold image 59 in step S1332, the live-action image is reduced and displayed in accordance with the change display of the decorative design 51.

  In the effect based on the variation pattern shown in FIG. 42, an effect using a dedicated moving image is performed except for the variation patterns P100 to P103. That is, when the special symbol is changed based on the change patterns P100 to P103, an effect using the live-action image is performed, and with other change patterns, the effect using the actual image is not performed.

  Referring back to FIG. 41, the sub CPU 131 performs a variation effect start process for causing the image sound control board 140 and the lamp control board 150 to start the change effect determined in step S1343 (step S1343). Specifically, the sub CPU 131 transmits a command based on the determined variation effect to the image sound control board 140 and the lamp control substrate 150 to start the variation effect. Then, the sub CPU 131 subtracts “1” from the number of holds (step S1344), and ends the process shown in FIG.

  As described above, the prefetch effect is performed based on the hold command from the game control board 100, and the variation effect is performed based on the change start command from the game control board 100.

  For example, in the case where the variation patterns P100 to P102 are determined by the game control board 100 at the time of winning a game ball at the start opening, the effect shown in FIG. 8 is performed. Specifically, the overall CPU 141 of the image sound control board 140 changes the hold display to the specific hold image 59 in accordance with the process of step S1323, and displays the live-action video in a reduced size every time the hold is digested in step S1343. When a variation effect based on the variation patterns P100 to P102 is performed, the overall CPU 141 displays an enlarged image after a predetermined time has elapsed after reducing the actual image, and then executes an effect according to the actual image.

  For example, when a variation effect is performed based on the variation patterns P104 to P106, the effects shown in FIGS. 21 and 22 are performed. For example, when performing the variation effect based on the variation pattern P <b> 105, the overall CPU 141 starts variation of the decorative symbol 51 and then causes the decorative symbol 51 to be pseudo-variable (second pseudo variation) again. At the time of the second pseudo change, the overall CPU 141 transmits data for operating the effect actor 71 to the effect control board 130, and the effect control board 130 transfers the data to the lamp control board 150. In response to the reception of this data, the lamp control board 150 activates the effect actor 71.

  For example, when performing a variation effect based on the variation patterns P107 to P109, the overall CPU 141 performs one of the reach effects A to C using a dedicated moving image. Specifically, the overall CPU 141 executes reach effects A to C after starting the variation of the decorative symbol 51 as a change effect, and notifies whether or not it is a big hit as a result of the reach effect.

  For example, when a variation effect is performed based on the variation pattern P110, the effects shown in FIGS. 16 and 17 are performed. Specifically, the overall CPU 141 performs a display indicating that a special zone effect has been entered after the decorative symbol 51 starts to fluctuate. During the special zone effect, the zone display image 67 is displayed. Thereafter, the overall CPU 141 performs a reach effect (may be any one of the above reach effects A to C or a dedicated reach effect), and notifies whether or not it is a big hit. The special zone effect may be started based on the reception of the hold command including the fluctuation pattern P110, and may be ended in the fluctuation effect based on the fluctuation pattern P110. That is, the special zone effect may be performed over a variation of a plurality of special symbols.

[Modification]
In addition, this invention is not limited to the said embodiment, The following forms may be sufficient.

  For example, in this embodiment, a reserved image that suggests a live-action video is displayed as a pre-reading effect. A reserved image that is created and suggests an effect using specific content may be displayed. In addition, the pre-reading effect may be performed by displaying other images that suggest an effect using specific content in addition to the reserved image. Further, an LED may be used as the hold display, and an effect using specific content may be suggested depending on the light emission mode of the LED. In addition, the director may be actuated as a pre-reading effect that suggests an effect using specific content.

  In the above description, the pre-reading effect is performed for the reservation of the right of the first special symbol determination. However, the same effect may be performed for the reservation of the right of the second special symbol determination.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the zone display image 67 is displayed as a specific display indicating that the special zone effect is being performed. However, in other embodiments, the display is not limited to such an image, but other effect means (director role) It is also possible to indicate that the special zone effect is being performed using an object, a panel lamp, or the like. In this case, for example, the degree of expectation for the jackpot may be suggested by the production mode (operation mode or light emission mode) of the production role, the light emission mode of the panel lamp 25, or the like.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, it showed that the pseudo | simulation variation effect is performed 3 times or more because a production | presentation actor act | operates an action | operation. In other embodiments, not only a pseudo-variable effect, but a multi-stage effect with a higher degree of expectation is performed as the number of stages is increased, and a predetermined suggestion effect using a director character or another image is performed, thereby providing a predetermined It may be suggested that more than several stages of production are performed.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, it showed that the pseudo | simulation variation effect is performed 3 times or more in the fluctuation | variation of the special symbol by operating a production | presentation actor during the fluctuation | variation of a special symbol. In other embodiments, an effect indicating that three or more pseudo-variable effects are performed may be performed as the prior determination effect (prefetching effect) based on the result of the prior determination for the right of special symbol determination. For example, when a game ball is won at the start opening (11 or 12) during the change of the special symbol, the prefetch determination is performed, and when the special symbol related to the prefetch determination is changed, three or more times. It is determined in advance whether or not the pseudo-variable effect is performed. Based on the determination result, an effect indicating that the pseudo-variable effect is performed three times or more as a pre-reading effect (actuation effector is actuated, an image is displayed, sound is output, a panel lamp is lighted, etc. An effect using the effect button 26 may be executed.

  For example, as a pre-reading effect, for example, a sound that is difficult to watch (unclear) may be output to the player before the change related to the right of the target of the pre-read determination is started. Here, the unclear sound is, for example, a sound with a low volume or a sound with added noise. Then, when a change related to the right of the prefetch determination target is performed, the unclear sound is changed to a clear sound that is easy for the player to view. For example, when the change of the special symbol related to the right of the target of the prefetch determination is started (or before it is started), the unclear sound gradually changes to the clear sound. When the sound changes to a clear voice, the pseudo fluctuation effect is always performed three or more times in the fluctuation, and the reach effect is performed after the pseudo fluctuation effect. In this case, if the sound does not change to clear sound, the pseudo-variation effect is not performed three times or more and is lost (or another reach effect with low expectation is performed).

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, it was made to transfer to a high probability state on condition of V prize, but in other embodiment, if a big hit game is performed, it will transfer to a high probability state with a probability of 100%, and a predetermined number of times. It may be configured to return to the normal gaming state when the special symbol determination is performed. Moreover, in other embodiment, it may be comprised so that it may transfer to a high probability state or a low probability state with a jackpot symbol, and a high probability state may continue until the next jackpot is reached.

  Further, the above-described effects are merely examples, and the present invention is not limited to the above-described effects.

  In addition, the configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 described in the above embodiment is merely an example, and it goes without saying that the present invention can be realized with other configurations. Further, the order of processing, the set value, the threshold value used for determination, etc. in the flowcharts described above are merely examples, and the present invention can be realized with other orders and values without departing from the scope of the present invention. Needless to say.

  In the above embodiment, the case where the present invention is applied to a pachinko gaming machine has been described as an example. However, the present invention can also be applied to other gaming machines such as a slot machine.

[Configuration of gaming machine according to the present invention and its effects]
As described above, the gaming machine according to the present invention may have the following configuration. The parentheses are merely examples.

  The gaming machine according to the present invention performs a special game based on the acquisition information when the predetermined condition is satisfied (a game ball is won at the start port) and acquisition means for acquiring the acquisition information and when the start condition is satisfied. The special means for determining whether or not the special game is determined (S309 in FIG. 34), and by changing the predetermined symbol on the symbol display means in accordance with the establishment of the starting condition, the special display is made. When the acquired information is acquired by the symbol display control means (S312 and S317 in FIG. 34) for notifying the result of the game determination, and when the symbol is changed, the acquisition information is stored and the acquired information is stored. On-hold storage means (S213 to S216 in FIG. 31) for holding as a special game determination right, and on-hold display (standard hold image) corresponding to the special game determination right held on the hold storage means 57, a specific display image 59, etc.) and on the basis of the result of the special game determination, the expectation for the special game to be performed during the variation of the symbol is higher than usual. An effect executing means for producing an effect with a moving image (actual video 66) using at least a part of a specific content (a specific movie), and the acquisition means before the start condition is satisfied. A pre-effect determination unit that determines whether or not an effect based on the acquired moving image is performed based on the acquired information, and the hold display control unit uses the moving image based on the pre-effect determination unit. The hold display corresponding to the right determined to be produced is displayed in a specific mode (specific hold image 59) that suggests that the animation image is produced. It is possible.

  According to the said structure, it can be suggested that the production | presentation by the moving image image (raw image) using specific content is performed by displaying a pending | holding display in a specific aspect. When a moving image using at least a part of specific content is displayed, the expectation of a special game is high, so that the player's expectation can be enhanced. Further, by suggesting in advance that the video of the specific content is displayed, the player can view the video without missing the video of the specific content.

  In addition, the gaming machine according to another configuration is based on a determination unit (S309 in FIG. 34) that determines whether or not to perform a special game based on the establishment of the start condition, and a determination result by the determination unit. A specific effect executing means for executing a specific effect (special zone effect) indicating that the degree of expectation for the special game being performed is higher than normal, and that the specific effect is being performed during the execution of the specific effect. Specific display control means for performing a specific display (zone display image 67), the specific display control means can perform the specific display in any one of a plurality of display modes, It is possible to indicate the degree of expectation for the special game to be performed in the display mode of the specific display (for example, FIGS. 17A to 17C).

  According to the said structure, the expectation degree with respect to performing a special game can be suggested with the display mode of the specific display which shows that the specific effect with a high expectation degree is performed. By performing the specific effect, it is possible to increase the player's expectation and further increase the player's expectation by the display mode of the specific display.

  In addition, the gaming machine according to another configuration is based on a determination unit (S309 in FIG. 34) that determines whether or not to perform a special game based on the establishment of the start condition, and a determination result by the determination unit. An effect performing means for performing a multi-stage effect (pseudo-variable effect) indicating that the expectation that the special game is performed is higher as the number of stages is higher, and a predetermined in the multi-stage effect. Suggestion effect execution means for executing the suggestion effect indicating that the stage of the number of stages is performed before the start of the stage of the predetermined number of stages (acting the effect actor 71 in FIG. 23F). Is provided.

  According to the above configuration, by performing the suggestion effect, it can be suggested that a predetermined number of effects in the multi-stage effect are performed, and the player's expectation can be enhanced.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 5 Liquid crystal display 7 Directional actor 11 1st starting opening 12 2nd starting opening 13 1st big winning opening 14 Normal winning opening 16 Gate 19 2nd big winning opening 41 1st special symbol display 42 2nd Special design indicator 51 Decorative design 56 Background image 57 Standard hold image 59 Specific hold image 66 Live-action video 67 Zone display image 100 Game control board 101 Main CPU
130 Production control board 131 Sub CPU
150 Lamp control board 191 First blade member 192 Second blade member 195 V region

Claims (1)

An acquisition means for acquiring acquisition information when the predetermined condition is satisfied;
When the start condition is satisfied, based on the acquired information, a determination unit that performs a special game determination as to whether or not to perform a special game;
In response to the establishment of the starting condition, the symbol display control means for notifying the result of the special game determination by changing the predetermined symbol in the symbol display means and then stopping the symbol.
Prior determination means for performing a prior determination as to whether or not to perform a special game based on the acquisition information acquired by the acquisition means before the start condition is satisfied;
When the acquisition information is acquired by the acquisition means when the symbol is changed, the storage means for storing the acquisition information and holding it as the right of the special game determination;
An effect control means for controlling a predetermined effect based on the acquired information,
The production control means includes
A hold display control means for displaying a hold display corresponding to the right of the special game determination held in the hold storage means;
Effect execution means for performing a predetermined effect indicating that the possibility that a special game is likely to be performed during the variation of the symbol based on the result of the special game determination,
The hold display control means is capable of displaying the hold display in a specific manner based on the prior determination,
The production control means, when the hold display is displayed in the specific mode,
After displaying the first image indicating the predetermined effect, when displaying a second image larger than the first image and executing a specific effect indicating that the special game is highly likely to be performed;
A gaming machine in which after the first image indicating the predetermined effect is displayed, the second image is not displayed and the specific effect is not executed.

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