JP2019130061A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of suitably executing a performance set to a game machine.SOLUTION: A sub-control board 940 displays a winning image, a captured image, and a new-function-granting image as predetermined story images during execution of variation display when a non-winning lottery result differing from winning is derived by a jackpot lottery using a main control board 920 and when a predetermined performance-granting condition is satisfied, and generates an effective period in which a performance corresponding to the satisfaction of the performance-granting condition is executable in variation display executed after variation display for displaying the story image concerned. Thus, even if a lottery result for preventing granting of a special game state is obtained by jackpot winning advantageous to a player, a new performance function may be granted, and granting of the new performance function can perform suggestion to a player by display of a story image including a winning image, a captured image, and a new-function-granting image.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 10

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine represented by a ball game machine.

  In conventional gaming machines, it is common to entertain a player with a variety of variable display effects including visual and auditory display images and sound effects. By setting, the player is motivated to play the game (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Patent Laying-Open No. 2005-074175

  In such a conventional gaming machine, there is a possibility that there is still room for improvement in the configuration for selecting and executing a plurality of types of effects set in the gaming machine.

  Accordingly, an object of the gaming machine according to the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can suitably execute an effect set in the gaming machine, for example.

In order to solve the above problems, a gaming machine according to the present invention
Lottery means for executing a predetermined lottery when a predetermined start condition is satisfied;
Identification information display means for displaying variation of identification information when the predetermined start condition is satisfied, and displaying a stop result according to the lottery result by the lottery means;
Gaming state control means for performing control to generate a specific gaming state advantageous to the player when a predetermined lottery result is derived by the lottery means;
When a lottery result different from the predetermined lottery result is derived by the lottery means and a predetermined performance provision condition is satisfied, a predetermined story image is displayed during execution of the variation display, There is provided an effect execution means for generating an effective period in which a predetermined effect can be executed in the variable display executed after the variable display in which the predetermined story image is displayed, or a high probability period in which the predetermined effect is easily executed. It is characterized by that.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, the game machine which can perform suitably the effect set to a game machine can be provided.

Front side perspective view of a pachinko machine as an example of a gaming machine Perspective view showing pachinko machine in open state Perspective view showing the pachinko machine in another open state A perspective view showing the pachinko machine in yet another open state Front view of pachinko machine Front view of the pachinko machine with the front block removed Front view of game board Rear perspective view of pachinko machine Rear view of pachinko machine Block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine Flow chart showing an example of main control main processing Flow chart showing an example of main control interrupt processing Flow chart used to explain story image selection (1) Outline diagram showing appearance rate of animal characters and functions given Block diagram showing the configuration of the story image display Outline diagram showing display example (1) of story image Outline diagram showing display example (2) of story image Outline diagram showing display example (3) of story image Outline diagram showing display example (4) of story image Outline diagram showing the appearance of real objects seen from the front of the pachinko machine Outline diagram showing display example (5) of story image Outline diagram showing example of story image display in jackpot Outline diagram showing display example (6) of story image Outline diagram showing object appearance rate and functions Flow chart used to explain story image selection (2)

  With respect to an embodiment of the gaming machine according to the present invention, a pachinko machine 100 as an example of a ball and ball gaming machine which is a kind of gaming machine will be described, and then a modified example and other types of gaming machines will be described. First, regarding the embodiment of the pachinko machine 100, a structural configuration, an electrical configuration, and various control processes will be described in order.

<Structural structure>
First, the structure of the structural part of the pachinko machine 100 will be described with reference mainly to FIGS. 1 to 4 are perspective views showing various states of the pachinko machine 100, FIG. 1 shows a closed state of the pachinko machine 100, and FIG. 2 shows that the front block 102 and the intermediate block 103 are integrated with the outer frame 101. 3 shows a state in which the front block 102 is opened with respect to the intermediate block 103, and FIG. 4 shows a state in which the rear block 104 is opened with respect to the intermediate block 103. Show. 5 is a front view of the pachinko machine 100, and FIG. 6 shows a state in which the front block 102 of the pachinko machine 100 is removed from the state of FIG. Various wirings are omitted in each figure, and a part of the configuration of the game board 400 is omitted in FIGS. 3 and 6.

  The pachinko machine 100 includes, for example, an outer frame 101, a front block 102, an intermediate block 103, and a rear block 104, as shown in FIGS. It is configured to be displaceable.

  The outer frame 101 has a function as a main body support means for supporting the main body portion of the pachinko machine 100. For example, as shown in FIG. 2, the outer frame 101 is a substantially quadrilateral frame in which a top plate portion 111, a bottom plate portion 112, a left side plate portion 113, and a right side plate portion 114 are assembled, and the pachinko machine 100 is installed. The game machine is installed in a game machine installation facility (island facility) provided in the game hall and is firmly fixed by a fixture (not shown). In the pachinko machine 100, the outer frame 101 is not an indispensable configuration, and the main body portion corresponding to the configuration of the pachinko machine 100 excluding the outer frame 101 has the same inner shape as the outer frame 101 or the outer frame 101. It is good also as a structure with which the island facility was equipped with the support mechanism to support, and a part of locking mechanism which locks the main-body part.

  Intermediate block support mechanisms 121 and 122 are provided on one side of the outer frame 101 in the left-right direction (on the left side plate portion 113 side). The outer frame 101 and the intermediate block 103 are connected (coupled) by the intermediate block support mechanisms 121 and 122, and the main body portion of the pachinko machine 100 rotates one end side (left side) in the left-right direction in the front view of the pachinko machine 100. The base end side is configured to be capable of rotating forward with the other end side (right side) serving as a rotating front end side.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 1, the intermediate block support mechanisms 121 and 122 are provided separately at the upper end portion and the lower end portion of the outer frame 101. Each of the intermediate block support mechanisms 121 and 122 is configured such that, for example, a shaft portion provided in the intermediate block 103 is supported from below by a shaft support portion provided in the outer frame 101, and a shaft portion is provided in a shaft hole provided in the shaft support portion. It is comprised so that rotation is possible by setting it as the state inserted. In addition, the structure which can rotate the main-body part of the pachinko machine 100 including the intermediate block 103 is not limited to the above structure, and a shaft hole is provided on the intermediate block 103 side and a shaft part is formed on the outer frame 101 side. Other configurations may be used.

  The intermediate block support mechanisms 121 and 122 are provided with a function of releasing the connection state between the outer frame 101 and the intermediate block 103 by a predetermined removal operation, and the main body portion of the pachinko machine 100 including the intermediate block 103 is attached to the outer frame 101. Removably attached to it. For example, the connection state of the intermediate block 103 with respect to the outer frame 101 is released by performing a predetermined removal operation of opening the intermediate block 103 with respect to the outer frame 101 by a predetermined amount or more and moving it upward. The Thereby, the main body portion of the pachinko machine 100 can be removed from the outer frame 101.

  The front block 102 is disposed so as to overlap the front side with respect to the intermediate block 103, and the intermediate block 103 and the front block 102 are connected by front block support mechanisms 131 and 132 provided on the left side of the front view. The front block support mechanisms 131 and 132 have the same configuration as the intermediate block support mechanisms 121 and 122, support the front block 102 so as to be pivotable forward with respect to the intermediate block 103, and remove it by a predetermined removal operation. It is configured to be possible.

  The rear block 104 is arranged on the rear side with respect to the intermediate block 103, and the intermediate block 103 and the rear block 104 are arranged by rear block support mechanisms 136, 137 (see FIG. 8) provided on the left side in front view. It is connected. The rear block support mechanisms 136 and 137 have the same configuration as the intermediate block support mechanisms 121 and 122 and the front block support mechanisms 131 and 132, and support the rear block 104 so that the rear block 104 can be rotated rearward with respect to the intermediate block 103. And, it is configured to be supported so as to be removable by a predetermined removal operation.

  The pachinko machine 100 also includes an intermediate block locking mechanism that restricts the opening and closing of the intermediate block 103 relative to the outer frame 101, a front block locking mechanism that restricts the opening and closing of the front block 102 relative to the intermediate block 103, an intermediate block locking mechanism, and a front block There is provided a lock operating mechanism that is operated to unlock and lock the block locking mechanism. As shown in FIG. 3, the intermediate block 103 is provided with a key cylinder 141 as a lock operating mechanism that is exposed to the front side of the pachinko machine 100 through the opening of the front block 102.

  As a predetermined operation on the key cylinder 141, when a right rotation operation is performed with an operation key (not shown), the movable portion 143 of the intermediate block locking mechanism provided in the intermediate block 103 is activated. As a result, the engagement between the engaged portion 142 provided on the outer frame 101 and the movable portion 143 as part of the intermediate block locking mechanism is released, and the intermediate block 103 is in an open / close permitted state with respect to the outer frame 101. Become.

  On the other hand, the movable portion 144 of the front block locking mechanism provided in the intermediate block 103 is operated in response to a left rotation operation with a predetermined operation key on the key cylinder 141. As a result, the engaged portion 145 provided on the front block 102 as a part of the front block locking mechanism and the movable portion 144 are disengaged, and the front block 102 is in an open / close permitted state with respect to the intermediate block 103. Become.

  Further, the pachinko machine 100 is provided with a rear block opening / closing regulating mechanism that regulates opening / closing of the rear block 104 with respect to the intermediate block 103. By this rear block opening / closing restriction mechanism, the rear block 104 can be switched with respect to the intermediate block 103 between a state in which opening / closing is prohibited (open / close prohibited state) and a state in which opening / closing is permitted (open / close permitted state) by a predetermined operation. It is said that.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 4, the rear block opening / closing restriction mechanism includes two opening / closing restriction portions 150 </ b> A and 150 </ b> B provided in the intermediate block 103 and one opening / closing restriction portion 150 </ b> C provided in the rear block 104. . The three opening / closing regulating portions 150A to 150C are provided with rotating pieces 151A to 151C that can be rotated. The rotating pieces 151A to 151C change the engagement state with the opening portion arranged so as to overlap in the front-rear direction in the closed state of the rear block 104 due to the rotation operation, and thereby the open / close prohibited posture corresponding to the open / close prohibited state And an open / close permission posture corresponding to the open / close permission state can be switched. When all the rotating pieces 151A to 151C are in the opening / closing allowable posture, the rotating pieces 151A to 151C can pass through the openings, and the rear block 104 is in an opening / closing allowable state with respect to the intermediate block 103. The open / close prohibited posture and the open / close allowable posture may be switched between the open / close prohibited state and the open / close permitted state by at least one of the positions and orientations of the rotating pieces 151A to 151C. Alternatively, it may be configured to move in a certain direction, or may be configured to operate by a combination of movement and rotation. Hereinafter, the same applies to the change in posture when the constituent members in each apparatus move between a plurality of postures.

  Among the three rotating pieces 151A to 151C, two rotating pieces 151A and 151B corresponding to a part of them are formed in the rear block 104 in the open / close prohibited state of the rear block 104 as shown in FIG. One rotating piece 151C exposed to the back side of the pachinko machine 100 through the opening and corresponding to the remaining portion is exposed to the front side of the intermediate block 103 as shown in FIG. For this reason, it is not possible to switch all the rotating pieces 151A to 151C to the opening / closing allowable posture only by an operation from one side such as the back side of the pachinko machine 100 or the front side of the intermediate block 103. Has been increased.

  Further, the pachinko machine 100 is provided with a game ball movement restricting mechanism for restricting the movement of the game ball from the intermediate block 103 to the front block 102. As shown in FIGS. 3 and 6, for example, the game ball movement restriction mechanism is configured by a combination of a flow restriction piece 161 provided in the intermediate block 103 and a restriction changing unit 162 provided in the front block 102. The flow restricting piece 161 is biased by a coil spring (not shown) toward the front side where the front block 102 is located.

  In a state in which the front block 102 is closed with respect to the intermediate block 103 (a closed state of the front block 102), the flow-down restricting piece 161 is in a movement-permitted state that allows the game ball to flow down. The change unit 162 is pushed and pushed to the rear side of the intermediate block 103. The flow restricting piece 161 is arranged to be shifted rearward with respect to a guide passage (not shown) for guiding the game ball from the intermediate block 103 to the front block 102 in the movement-permitted state. Thereby, in the closed state of the front block 102, the movement of the game ball from the intermediate block 103 to the front block 102 is permitted.

  On the other hand, in the state where the front block 102 is opened with respect to the intermediate block 103 (open state of the front block 102), the pressure of the flow restricting piece 161 by the restriction changing unit 162 is released, and compared with the closed state of the front block 102. Accordingly, the movement restriction state in which the flow restriction piece 161 protrudes toward the front block 102 is set. The flow restriction piece 161 protrudes into the guide passage in the movement prohibited state, and prevents the game ball from flowing down to the downstream side. Thereby, the movement of the game ball from the intermediate block 103 to the previous block 102 is prohibited.

  Further, in the pachinko machine 100, as shown in FIG. 2, for example, the intermediate block 103 is closed with respect to the outer frame 101 at the lower end portion on the rear side of the intermediate block 103 and on the rotation front end side (left side in the rear view). An open / close detection switch 108 for detecting whether or not the intermediate block 103 is provided is provided. Further, as shown in FIG. An open / close detection switch 109 for detecting whether or not the front block 102 is closed with respect to 103 is provided.

  Next, each structure of the front block 102, the intermediate block 103, and the back block 104 is demonstrated in order.

 As shown in FIGS. 1 and 3, the front block 102 forms a substantially entire front surface of the pachinko machine 100 and is a substantially rectangular member having a thickness in the front-rear direction, and decorates the front surface portion of the pachinko machine 100. It functions as a front decoration means. The front block 102 is mainly configured by a base frame 201 made of synthetic resin, and is configured by attaching a plurality of functional parts before and after the base frame 201. On the front side of the base frame 201, a front decorative body 210 that forms the front surface of the pachinko machine 100 surrounds the opening 210A along the outer edge of the opening 210A that is formed to include the front-view center portion of the front block 102. It is attached. In a state where the base frame 201 and the front decorative body 210 constituting the front block 102 are combined, the opening 210A is formed through the wide area excluding the outer periphery to which the front decorative body 210 is attached. The intermediate block 103 including the game board 400 located on the rear side of the front block 102 is configured to be visible to the player through the opening 210A.

  1 and 3, the front block 102 includes a central panel 220 provided on the back side of the base frame 201 so as to close the opening 210A, a main storage mechanism 230 for storing game balls, An auxiliary storage mechanism 240 that stores game balls and a launch operation device 250 that is operated by a player to launch game balls stored in the main storage mechanism 230 are provided.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 5, the front block 102 has an opening peripheral portion 211 that surrounds the periphery of the opening 210A as a part of the front decorative body 210, and projects forward on the lower side with respect to the opening 210A. An upper projecting portion 217, a lower projecting portion 218 located below the upper projecting portion 217 and projecting forward, and an upper projecting portion 217 and a lower projecting portion on the right side of the lower projecting portion 218. A flat portion 219 is formed which is configured by a substantially flat region located on the back side from 218 and on which the firing operation device 250 is disposed. The main storage mechanism 230 is disposed on the upper protrusion 217, and the auxiliary storage mechanism 240 is disposed on the lower protrusion 218.

  The center panel 220 has a function as a cover body that allows the rear side to be visually recognized while closing the opening 210 </ b> A formed penetrating in the front-rear direction in a state where the base frame 201 and the front decorative body 210 are combined. For example, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 3, the center panel 220 includes a panel frame 221 (see FIG. 3) attached from the rear side of the base frame 201, and a light transmitting property fitted on the front side of the panel frame 221. 1 and a light transmitting rear plate 223 (see FIG. 3) fitted substantially parallel to the front plate 222 with a predetermined gap on the rear side of the panel frame 221. Yes.

  The main storage mechanism 230 has a function of storing game balls acquired as the game progresses and game balls lent out from the game hall. For example, as shown in FIG. 1, the main storage mechanism 230 includes a storage portion 231, a ball removal mechanism (not shown), and a ball removal operation member 232 that operates the ball removal mechanism. The storage unit 231 includes an inflow port 231 </ b> A that allows game balls to flow into the storage unit 231 from the inside of the pachinko machine 100, and an outflow port (not shown) that allows game balls to flow out from the storage unit 231 into the pachinko machine 100. A discharge port (not shown) formed upstream from the outflow port is provided. By releasing the discharge port, the game ball is released from the storage unit 231 to the player side without being taken into the pachinko machine 100. The ball removal mechanism has a function of switching the discharge destination of the game ball between the outlet and the outlet.

  A game ball acquired according to the progress of the game and a game ball lent according to a lending operation to a lending operation device 292 described later mainly flow into the storage unit 231 through the inflow port 231A. The storage portion 231 is formed with an opening on the upper side, and a game ball owned by a player is manually inserted through the opening, or a game ball lent out at a game hall is supplied.

  The game balls that have flowed into the storage unit 231 are sequentially guided to the side where the outflow port and the discharge port are formed (upper right side in FIG. 1) while being aligned in a row. When a ball removing operation (for example, a pressing operation) is not performed on the ball removing operation member 232, the game ball is guided to a launching device 330 (see FIG. 3) described later through an outlet. On the other hand, when the ball removal operation is performed on the ball removal operation member 232, the game ball is guided to the auxiliary storage mechanism 240 (see FIG. 1) through the discharge port.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 5, the auxiliary storage mechanism 240 opens and closes the storage unit 241 having the inflow ports 241A and 241C (see FIG. 5) and the discharge port 241B (see FIG. 1) of the game ball, and the discharge port 241B. And a ball removal operation member 242 for operating the ball removal mechanism 243. A game ball or the like acquired as the game progresses mainly flows into the main storage mechanism 230, but flows into the storage unit 241 through the inlet 241A if the storage unit 231 is full. Further, even in response to the ball removal operation on the ball removal operation member 232, the game ball flows from the storage unit 231 to the storage unit 241 through the inflow port 241C.

  The bottom surface of the storage unit 241 is inclined downward toward the discharge port 241B. When the discharge port 241B is opened by a ball removal operation (for example, a pressing operation) with respect to the ball removal operation member 242, all the game balls stored in the storage unit 241 can be sequentially released to the outside of the pachinko machine 100. In addition, when the discharge port 241B is completely opened by the ball removal operation on the ball removal operation member 242, the release state is kept until a return operation (for example, a pressing operation again) is performed on the ball removal operation member 242. Maintained. A ball overflow switch 249 (see FIG. 10) for detecting whether or not game balls are excessively stored in the storage unit 241 is provided at the back of the inflow port 241A.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 5, the firing operation device 250 includes a pedestal 251 projecting forward from the flat portion 219 of the front decorative body 210, a rotatable firing handle 252 provided around the pedestal 251, A variable resistor 253 (see FIG. 10) for detecting the rotation operation amount of the firing handle 252, a contact sensor 254 (see FIG. 10) for detecting that a player is in contact with the firing handle 252, and the firing handle 252 It includes a firing stop switch 255 (see FIG. 5) that invalidates the injection of the game ball accompanying the rotation operation by the player's operation. When the launch handle 252 is rotated by the player, a game ball is ejected from the launch device 330 (see FIG. 3) toward the game board 400 (see FIG. 3) with an intensity corresponding to the rotational operation amount. When the contact between the firing handle 252 and the player is not detected by the contact sensor 254, or when the firing operation is invalidated by the operation of the firing stop switch 255, the firing handle 252 is rotated. However, the game ball is not ejected from the launching device 330.

  In addition, frame light emitting devices 271 to 275 (see FIG. 10) are provided at the back of the front decorative body 210 in the front block 102. The frame light emitting devices 271 to 275 are arranged so as to overlap the opening peripheral portion 211 of the front decorative body 210 and are attached to the base frame 201. As shown in FIG. 5, the opening peripheral edge 211 includes an upper central edge 211A, an upper left edge 211B and an upper right edge 211C located on both the left and right sides of the upper central edge 211A, and an upper left edge. The left side edge portion 211D positioned below 211B and the right side edge portion 211E positioned below the upper right side edge portion 211C as light emitting portions, and frame light emission corresponding to each light emitting portion Devices 271 to 275 are installed.

  The frame light-emitting devices 271 to 275 include an upper center frame light-emitting device 271 corresponding to the upper central edge portion 211A, a left upper frame light-emitting device 272 corresponding to the left upper edge portion 211B, and an upper-right frame light emission corresponding to the upper right side edge portion 211C. The apparatus 273 includes a left frame light emitting device 274 corresponding to the left edge 211D, and a right frame light emitting device 275 (see FIG. 10) corresponding to the right edge 211E. Each of the frame light emitting devices 271 to 275 integrates and electrically connects a light emitting diode (LED) as one or a plurality of light emitting means, an electronic component such as a resistor for controlling the LED, and the electronic components. And a printed circuit board.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 5, the front block 102 is provided with, for example, an upper left acoustic output port 211F and an upper right acoustic output port 211G at the upper portion of the opening peripheral edge 211, and these upper left acoustic output ports 211F. In addition, an upper left acoustic device 281 and an upper right acoustic device 282 (see FIGS. 3 and 10) are provided corresponding to each of the upper right acoustic output ports 211G. The upper left acoustic device 281 and the upper right acoustic device 282 are attached to the base frame 201 so as to be located behind (in the rear of) the opening peripheral edge 211 of the front decorative body 210.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 1, the front block 102 is provided with a game ball lending device 290, for example, on the upper right portion of the upper protrusion 217. The game ball lending device 290 includes a frequency display device 291 that displays a numerical value corresponding to the remaining amount of banknotes, cards, and the like placed in a card unit (not shown) arranged side by side in the pachinko machine 100, and a game ball lending A lending operation device 292 operated by the player when receiving the card, and a return operation device 293 operated by the player when returning the bills, cards, etc. inserted into the card unit. When a lending operation is performed on the lending operation device 292 in a valid state in which bills or cards are inserted into the card unit and numerical values corresponding to those amounts are displayed on the frequency display device 291, the lending operation is performed. In response, a predetermined number of game balls are lent out from the payout device 540 (see FIG. 8) of the rear block 104, and the display of the frequency display device 291 is updated as the game balls are lent out. On the other hand, when a return operation is performed on the return operation device 293 in the valid state, a card in which the equivalent of the banknote corresponding to the remaining amount or the remaining amount is recorded is returned from the card unit according to the returning operation.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 1, the front block 102 is provided with an input operation device 260 capable of an input operation different from the shooting operation by the player. The input operation device 260 includes, for example, a push operation device 261 that can perform a push operation, a rotation operation device 262 that can perform a rotation operation, and a selection operation device 263 that can perform an up / down / left / right direction operation. With these operation devices 261 to 263, an effect selection operation for selecting an effect to be executed in the pachinko machine 100, an apparatus setting operation for setting the volume and light amount of each device for executing the effect of the pachinko machine 100, or a player It is possible to execute a production setting operation or the like that enables execution of the performance of the pachinko machine 100 according to the game before the previous time by inputting information, and these operations can be performed by the player or the game hall manager as necessary. It is said that. Note that an input operation unit (for example, an annular rotation operation unit in the rotation operation device 262) that the player contacts in the input operation device 260 is rotated, moved up and down by an input operation unit driving means such as a motor or a solenoid, or It is preferable that an operation such as vibration is executed by control of the pachinko machine 100 (for example, control of the sub-control board 940 (see FIG. 10)), either before or after the input operation, or during the input operation, By operating the input portion at a plurality of timings, it is possible to diversify the effects accompanied by the input operation, such as actively prompting the input operation.

  Next, the intermediate block 103 will be described. The intermediate block 103 is a substantially rectangular member having substantially the same size as the front block 102, and the front block 102 and the rear block 104 are attached so that the main body of the pachinko machine 100 is integrated. have. The intermediate block 103 is configured by attaching a plurality of functional components including the game board 400 to the base frame 301.

  3 and 4, the intermediate block 103 includes a base frame 301 having an opening, a game board 400 (see FIG. 3) that is attached from the front side while covering the opening of the base frame 301, and a base frame A game board support mechanism that rotatably and detachably supports the game board 400 with respect to the 301, a game board fixing mechanism that fixes the position of the game board 400 with respect to the base frame 301, and a game ball on the game board 400. Based on a command from the launching device 330 (see FIG. 3) to be ejected, a main control device 370 (see FIG. 4) that is attached to the back side of the game board 400 and controls the progress of the game in an integrated manner. And a sub-control device 390 (see FIG. 4) for controlling game effects and state notifications.

  In the base frame 301, as shown in FIG. 3, a guide passage portion 301A in which a guide passage for guiding a game ball released from a payout device 540 (see FIG. 8) described later to the front block 102 is formed, A plurality of wirings (not shown) and an opening 301B where the signal relay device 311 is located are provided. The opening 301B has a shape penetrating in the front-rear direction below the game board 400, and a plurality of wires inserted into the opening 301B are various devices provided in the front block 102 (for example, frame light emitting devices 271 to 271). 275, an upper left acoustic device 281 and an upper right acoustic device 282) and devices (for example, the main control device 370 and the sub control device 390) provided on the back side of the intermediate block 103 and the rear block 104 The signal relay device 311 includes a wiring, and has a function as a relay board that relays a part of the wiring.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the game board 400 includes a flat base 401 having a through-hole through which a game ball such as a discharge port 401A can pass back and forth, and an outer rail that curves smoothly from the lower left to the upper right of the base 401. 402, the inner rail 403 that curves smoothly from the lower right to the upper left of the base body 401, the return ball prevention mechanism 404 attached to the upper left end of the inner rail 403, and the upper right end of the outer rail 402 And a rebound preventing member 405 to be attached. The outer rail 402 guides a game ball launched from a launch device 330 described later into the game area. The return ball prevention mechanism 404 prevents the game ball once released into the game area from the launch passage 401B formed at a portion where the outer rail 402 and the inner rail 403 are opposed in parallel from returning to the launch passage 401B. The recoil prevention member 405 has a shock absorption property that prevents a significant recoil of the game ball that has passed the upper center of the game board 400 and directed to the right side through the upper center and returns to the left side again. For example, it is made of a material such as vibration damping rubber.

  As shown in FIG. 3, a return ball passage portion 163 is formed in the lower portion on the back side of the front block 102. There is a gap between the guide member 335 for guiding the game ball from the launcher 330 in the direction of the launch path 401B and the outer rail 402, and the launcher 330 was launched but launched without exceeding the return ball prevention mechanism 404. The game ball returning backward in the passage 401B is returned to the auxiliary storage mechanism 240 (see FIG. 5) from the inlet 241A (see FIG. 5) via the return ball passage portion 163 arranged below the gap.

  The game ball that has advanced beyond the return ball prevention mechanism 404 reaches the game area, and moves (flows down) while falling in the game area by its own weight. The game area has a substantially circular outer peripheral shape, and is divided into a shape having a large area in the front-rear width slightly larger than the diameter of the game ball. The game area is generally divided into an outer peripheral portion by the outer rail 402 and the inner rail 403, the front side is substantially planar by the rear plate 223 of the central panel 220, and the rear side is substantially planar by the base body 401 of the game board 400. It is divided into. Various structures provided in the game area will be described later.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the launching device 330 sequentially sends out game balls stored in the main storage mechanism 230 to the launch position, and a ball feed solenoid 332 that drives the ball feed mechanism 331 (FIG. 10). A launching mechanism 333 for injecting a game ball arranged at the launch position, a launching solenoid 334 for driving the launching mechanism 333 (see FIG. 10), and a game ball launched from the launching mechanism 333 on the game board 400. And a guide member 335 for guiding to the firing passage 401B. As described above, the launch device 330 operates in response to the launch operation on the launch operation device 250, and the drive control of the launch solenoid 334 changes in accordance with the launch operation on the launch operation device 250 to adjust the launch force.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the main controller 370 includes a main control board 920 (see FIG. 10) and a board case 371 having a split structure that accommodates the main control board 920. The main control board 920 is housed in a light-transmitting board case 371 that is sealed so that it cannot be opened without leaving a trace.

  Further, the main control device 370 is rotatably attached to the back side of the game board 400. Specifically, an attachment portion 372 is rotatably connected and fixed to the base 401 of the game board 400 on the back side, and the main controller 370 is attached to the attachment portion 372. As a result, not only the rear side (front side) of the main control device 370 but also the front side (back side) of the main control device 370 is operated on the game board 400 by rotating the mounting portion 372. It can be easily confirmed while attached. The main control device 370 may be connected to the attachment portion 372 so that it cannot be removed without leaving a trace, and the removal state of the main control device 370 may be easily managed.

  The sub-control device 390 includes a sub-control board 940 (see FIG. 10) and a board case 391 having a split structure that accommodates the sub-control board 940. For example, the sub-control board 940 is housed in a translucent board case 391 that is sealed so that it cannot be opened without leaving a trace, like the main control board 920. It is attached to the back side.

  Here, in the game board 400, various structures arranged in the game area will be described with reference mainly to FIG. FIG. 7 is a front view of the game board 400.

  As shown in FIG. 7, the game board 400 includes a base body 401, flow-down changing members such as nails 411 and windmills 412 that change the flow direction and flow speed of the game ball, and a center disposed at the center of the base body 401. A structure 420, a starting device (specifically, an upper middle starting winning device 431A and a lower middle starting winning device 431B) according to a first special symbol disposed below the central structure 420, a center A starting device (specifically, a right starting winning device 432) according to a second special symbol arranged on the lower right side with respect to the structure 420, and a big winning device 433 arranged below the right starting winning device 432 434 (specifically, the lower prize-winning device 433 and the upper prize-winning device 434), the starting device 436 related to the normal symbol arranged on the upper side (upstream side) of the right starting winning-winning device 432, and the game board 400 On the top right and above and below Winning device that the winning combination communicating actuating device 435 which is arranged above (upstream side) with respect to 433, regular winning device 439A arranged on both left and right sides of the lower side middle starting winning device 431 B, and a 439B.

  Further, the game board 400 is provided with a plurality of switches as detection means for detecting the passage of the game ball corresponding to the above-mentioned upper middle start winning device 431A and the like (see FIG. 10), and corresponds to each switch. The entry of a game ball into a predetermined area can be detected. For example, a middle start winning switch (upper middle start winning switch 441A) that detects a game ball that has entered the upper middle start winning device 431A, and a middle start winning switch (lower) that detects a game ball that has entered the lower middle start winning device 431B. Side middle start winning switch 441B), right start winning switch 442 that detects a game ball that has entered the right start winning device 432, lower large prize switch 443 that detects a game ball that has entered the lower large winning device 433, and a top large winning device. An upper prize switch 444 that detects a game ball that has entered 434, a combination operation switch 445 that detects a game ball that has entered the combination actuating device 435, a start switch 446 that detects a game ball that has entered the starter 436, and the bottom A non-specific passage switch 447 for detecting a game ball that has entered a non-specific passage (not shown) formed inside the grand prize winning device 433; A specific path switch 448 for detecting a game ball that has entered a specific path (not shown) formed inside the grand prize winning device 433, and a general prize switch 449A for detecting each of the game balls that have entered the general winning devices 439A and 439B. 449B and the like are installed on the game board 400.

  The entrance portion of the game ball of the central structure 420 and the starter 436 constitutes a ball entrance, and the game ball that has entered each ball entrance is discharged into the game area. Games of each winning device, specifically, upper middle starting winning device 431A, lower middle starting winning device 431B, right starting winning device 432, lower large winning device 433, upper large winning device 434 and general winning devices 439A, 439B The entrance portion of the ball constitutes a winning opening, and the game ball that has entered each winning opening is guided through a through hole formed in the base 401 to a recovery / discharge passage (not shown) formed on the back side of the base 401. . In addition, the game balls that have not entered each winning device are guided to the collection / discharge passage through the discharge port 401A provided in the most downstream portion of the game area. The game balls guided to the collection discharge passage are discharged from the pachinko machine 100 to a game ball circulation device (not shown) provided in the game hall. When a game ball enters one of the winning devices, a predetermined number of gaming balls corresponding to the type of the winning device are paid out from the payout device 540 (see FIGS. 8 and 9). Each winning device may be configured separately from other winning devices, or an apparatus in which two or more winning devices (for example, the upper middle start winning device 431A and the lower middle start winning device 431B) are integrated. The starting device such as the upper middle starting winning device 431A may not necessarily be a winning opening through which a predetermined number of game balls are paid out when a game ball enters. It is good also as a entrance where a ball | bowl is discharge | released again to a game area, without paying out.

  Each of the upper middle start winning device 431A and the lower middle start winning device 431B and the general winning device 439A and the general winning device 439B according to the first special symbol does not change the probability of entering the game ball into them, and enters The played game ball is guided to the back side of the base body 401. Further, the right start winning device 432 related to the second special symbol has a mechanism for changing the entrance probability of the game ball into the inside. The mechanism for changing the probability of entering the game ball need not be provided only in the starting device related to the second special symbol. Instead of or in addition to that, the starting device and the general winning device related to the first special symbol. It may be provided in any one or a plurality of 439A and 439B. In addition, the mechanism for changing the entrance probability of the game ball may be constituted by a drive means such as an electrically driven solenoid, and is represented by a mechanism that operates by the weight of the game ball that has entered the predetermined area. You may comprise by the mechanism which operate | moves mechanically.

  The right start prize winning device 432 according to the second special symbol includes a right entry restriction mechanism 452 that changes an entry probability of a game ball to the inside by a transition between an entry allowable attitude and an entry prohibited attitude, and a right entry restriction mechanism A right entry restricting solenoid 462 (see FIG. 10) for driving 452. The right entry restriction mechanism 452 includes two movable pieces that are driven by the right entry restriction solenoid 462. When the right entry restriction mechanism 452 is in the entry prohibition posture, the two movable pieces are the entrance (award opening). The game ball cannot enter the right start prize-winning device 432 by adopting an arrangement that narrows (or closes)), but when the right entry restricting mechanism 452 is in the approaching allowable posture, the two movable pieces are at their tips. The game ball can enter the right start winning device 432 by arranging the parts so that the interval between the parts is increased. The right entry restriction mechanism 452 enters the right when a game ball that has entered the starter 436 related to the normal symbol is won by a lottery based on detection by the start switch 446 (hereinafter also referred to as “normal symbol lottery”). In accordance with the drive by the restriction solenoid 462, the posture is allowed to enter the predetermined allowable number of times and for a predetermined time.

  As shown in FIG. 7, the lower grand prize winning device 433 includes a lower entry restriction mechanism 453 for restricting the entry of a game ball into the inside by a transition between an allowable entry position and an prohibited entry attitude, and a lower entry restriction mechanism. The lower entry restriction solenoid 463 (see FIG. 10) that changes the posture of the mechanism 453 and the transition between the non-guidance posture and the guidance posture causes the game ball that has entered the lower prize winning device 433 to be a non-specific passage or a specific passage. A sorting mechanism (not shown) for sorting and a switching solenoid 465 (see FIG. 10) for switching the guidance destination of the game ball by changing the attitude of the sorting mechanism are provided. When the lower entry restricting mechanism 453 is in the entry prohibition posture, the lower entry restricting mechanism 453 closes the entrance (winning entrance), so that the game ball cannot enter the lower outstanding prize device 433. When the lower entry restricting mechanism 453 is in the approach permitting posture, the lower entry restricting mechanism 453 opens the entrance, so that the game ball can enter the lower prize-winning device 433. In addition, the game ball that has entered the lower prize-winning device 433 is guided to a non-specific path when the distribution mechanism is in a non-guided posture protruding forward, and is in a guided posture in which the distribution mechanism is immersed backward. It is guided to a specific passage. The specific passage, the non-specific passage, and the distribution mechanism are provided to diversify the game state transition, and when a game ball enters the specific passage, an advantageous game state is given to the player as a privilege. .

  As shown in FIG. 7, the upper prize winning device 434 includes an upper entry restriction mechanism 454 that restricts the entry of a game ball into the inside by a transition between an entry allowable attitude and an entry prohibited attitude, and an upper entry restriction. An upper entry restriction solenoid 464 (see FIG. 10) that changes the posture of the mechanism 454 is provided. When the upper entry restriction mechanism 454 is in the entry prohibition posture, the upper entry restriction mechanism 454 closes the entrance (winning port) so that the game ball cannot enter the upper prize winning device 434, but the upper entry restriction mechanism 454 Is in the allowance for entering position, the upper entry restricting mechanism 454 opens the entrance to allow the game ball to enter the upper prize winning device 434.

  In addition, as an approach allowable posture and an entry prohibition posture as a mechanism for changing the probability of entering a game ball into the right entry restricting mechanism 452 or the like, each mechanism is configured to receive a winning opening (or a winning opening) of each device. In response to a change in posture of the operation member that switches between a special state in which a game ball can enter and a normal state in which the game ball cannot enter, at least one of the position and orientation of the operation member differs depending on each posture I just need it. Further, as a mechanism for changing the entrance probability of a game ball such as the right entry restriction mechanism 452, it is not always necessary to set the game ball in an inaccessible state, and the game ball is allowed to enter even in the normal state. In the state, the posture of the operation member may be changed so that the game ball can enter more easily than the normal state.

  A game ball can enter the lower prize-winning apparatus 433 and the upper prize-winning apparatus 434 when winning a lottery. Specifically, a game ball that has entered the upper middle start prize device 431A or the lower middle start prize device 431B according to the first special symbol is detected by the upper middle start prize switch 441A or the lower middle start prize switch 441B. When a lottery based on the above (hereinafter also referred to as “first special symbol lottery”) is won, or a game ball that has entered the right start winning device 432 related to the second special symbol is detected by the right start winning switch 442 When winning a lottery based on (hereinafter also referred to as “second special symbol lottery”), at least one of the lower entry restriction solenoid 463 and the upper entry restriction solenoid 464 is activated. By this operation, at least one of the lower approach restricting mechanism 453 and the upper approach restricting mechanism 454 takes the approach permitting posture for a predetermined time for a predetermined number of times. In addition, the distribution mechanism shifts to the guidance posture in accordance with the operation of the switching solenoid 465 after a predetermined time from the transition of the lower entry restriction mechanism 453 to the approach allowable posture, and further switches after the predetermined time from the transition to the guidance posture. The non-guided posture is returned in response to the stop of the solenoid 465.

  The combination operating device 435 is a device for setting conditions necessary for the lower prize winning device 433 and the upper prize winning device 434 to start operating. After winning the big win lottery, either the lower big prize device 433 or the upper big prize device 434 starts operation on condition that the game ball of the combination operating device 435 passes. For this reason, when a player wins a big hit, the player can start a special gaming state at the timing he / she intends. Note that it is not always necessary that either the lower prize-winning device 433 or the upper prize-winning device 434 start the operation on condition that the game ball of the combination actuating device 435 passes, instead of or In addition, either the lower prize-winning device 433 or the upper prize-winning device 434 may be activated when a predetermined time elapses.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 7, the game board 400 is integrated with display devices 471 to 473 for displaying symbol change display and lottery results, and display devices 476 to 478 for displaying the number of times a game is held. A display device having a plurality of light emitting units is provided in a lower left portion corresponding to a part of the game board 400. The plurality of light emitting units are partitioned in advance into light emitting areas corresponding to each device, and the state of each device is displayed according to the light emitting state.

  Specifically, the first special symbol is variably displayed on the game board 400 in accordance with the first special symbol lottery, or the first special symbol is fixedly displayed with a stop symbol corresponding to the lottery result. The special symbol display device 471 related to the special symbol and the second special symbol are displayed in a variable manner in accordance with the second special symbol lottery, or the second special symbol is displayed with the stop symbol corresponding to the lottery result. Special symbol display device 472 related to the special symbol, special symbol hold display device 476 that displays the number of times the unit game is held according to the first special symbol, and special symbol hold that displays the number of times the unit game is held related to the second special symbol A display device 477 is provided. The right of the unit game related to the first special symbol and the right of the unit game related to the second special symbol are each reserved up to four times. Here, the unit game is a game for one time executed based on one start prize, and whether or not a lottery is executed based on one start prize and a lottery based on the determination A series of games including the start and end of variable display until the result is displayed.

  When the right of the unit game related to the first special symbol is reserved up to the maximum number of times, the game ball that has entered the start winning device 431 is the upper middle start winning switch 441A (see FIG. 10) or the lower middle start winning switch. Even if it is detected by 441B (see FIG. 10), the right of the unit game related to the first special symbol is not added. Similarly, when the right of the unit game related to the second special symbol is reserved up to the maximum number of times, it is assumed that the game ball that has entered the right start winning device 432 is detected by the right start winning switch 442 (see FIG. 10). However, the unit game right related to the second special symbol is not added.

  Each of the special symbol display device 471 related to the first special symbol and the special symbol display device 472 related to the second special symbol is composed of a plurality of light emitting units, and is controlled by the main control board 920 (see FIG. 10). . Each of the display of the first special symbol and the display of the second special symbol is represented by a light emission pattern of the plurality of light emitting units (a combination of a light emission state including a light emission color (off, on, flashing)). The special symbol hold display device 476 related to the first special symbol and the special symbol hold display device 477 related to the second special symbol have the number of times of holding depending on the combination of the light emission states (off, on, flashing) of the two single color light emitting units. indicate.

  In addition, the game board 400 includes a normal symbol display device 473 that displays a normal symbol in a variable manner or a normal symbol that is fixedly displayed in accordance with a lottery result according to the normal symbol. A normal symbol hold display device 478 for displaying the number of hold times of the right of the unit game is provided. The right to unit games related to normal symbols is reserved up to 4 times. When the right of the unit game related to the normal symbol is held up to the maximum number of times, the right of the unit game related to the normal symbol is not added even if the game ball that has entered the starter 436 is detected by the start switch 446.

  The normal symbol display device 473 includes a plurality of light emitting units, and is controlled by the main control board 920 (see FIG. 10). A normal symbol is expressed by a light emission pattern of a plurality of light emitting units. Further, the normal symbol hold display device 478 displays the number of hold times by a combination of the light emission states (off, on, flashing) of the two single color light emitting units.

  In addition, the game board 400 is displayed so as to overlap the rear of the central structure 420, so that the decorative symbols are displayed in a variable manner or the decorative symbols are displayed in a unit game related to the first special symbol and the second special symbol. A decorative symbol display device 479 is provided. The variation display and confirmation display of the decorative symbols are controlled by the sub-control board 940, and are synchronized with the variation display and confirmation display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol by the main control board 920. In the variation display of the decorative symbol, more complicated and various effects are executed than the variation display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. It should be noted that the variation display and final display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol and the variation display and final display of the decorative symbol always start to change at the same timing or stop display as the final display. It is not necessary, and the setting may be such that the change is started at substantially the same timing while providing a slight time difference at each timing, and the final display is performed at substantially the same timing.

  Further, the game board 400 includes a board surface light emitting device 490 (see FIG. 10) provided on the back side of various structures, and the board surface light emitting device 490 accompanies the progress of the game based on the control by the sub control board 940. Various light emission effects and state notifications by light emission are executed.

  Here, various game states and transitions between game states will be described. The normal game state (hereinafter abbreviated as “normal game state”) is a state in which the variable display time of the first special symbol, the second special symbol, and the normal symbol is long (hereinafter also referred to as “non-short state”). Correspond.

  When a big win is won in the first special symbol lottery or the second special symbol lottery, the game ball enters the specific passage (the internal passage of the lower grand prize winning device 433) during the special game state that shifts based on the win. Depending on whether or not, the game state to be transferred after the special game state is different. If the game ball does not enter the specific passage during the special game state, the variation display time of the first special symbol lottery, the second special symbol, and the normal symbol is shorter than the non-short state state (hereinafter referred to as the “short state state”). And a gaming state (hereinafter also referred to as a “low-probability state”) in which the jackpot winning probability in the first special symbol lottery and the second special symbol lottery is the same as the normal gaming state (hereinafter also referred to as “low probability state”). In the following, it is also referred to as “time saving gaming state”. On the other hand, when a game ball enters the specific passage during the special game state, the state is a short-time state and the winning probability of the big hit in the first special symbol lottery and the second special symbol lottery is higher than the normal game state The game state (hereinafter also referred to as “probability game state”), which is a “high probability state” (hereinafter, also referred to as “high probability state”).

  The short-time gaming state is maintained until the total number of unit games related to the first special symbol and the second special symbol reaches a predetermined number of times (for example, 50 times), but thereafter returns to the normal gaming state. In addition, the probability variation gaming state is maintained until the total number of unit games related to the first special symbol and the second special symbol reaches a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times), but thereafter returns to the normal gaming state.

  Note that the transition between the gaming state and the gaming state is not necessarily configured as described above. For example, the high probability state may be continued until the next big win, or the gaming state may be changed depending on other contents. At least one may be configured, a configuration in which a gaming state different from the above-described gaming states is further included, or a configuration in which the gaming state is shifted by a condition different from the above-described conditions may be employed.

  Next, the operation of the main devices of the game board 400 will be described in chronological order. In the main control board 920, winning random numbers, jackpot symbol random numbers, stop pattern random numbers, various variation pattern random numbers related to special symbols (common to the first special symbol and the second special symbol) are generated, and various game states are generated. When a game ball that has entered one of the start winning devices 431A and 431B related to the first special symbol is detected by one of the medium start winning switches 441A and 441B (see FIG. 10), the start winning of the first special symbol is detected. It becomes. At the time of starting winning the first special symbol, if the unit game right related to the first special symbol is not reserved up to the maximum number of times, the winning random number, jackpot symbol random number and stop pattern random number relating to the special symbol are acquired, It is stored in a predetermined area of the main control board 920 RAM.

  The unit game based on the random number acquired based on the start winning of the first special symbol is not in the special game state, not the unit game related to the first special symbol or the second special symbol, but the unit game related to the first special symbol. If the right is not reserved, it is started immediately after storing the random numbers. In addition, even when the game is not in a special game state, when the unit game right related to the first special symbol or the second special symbol is reserved during the unit game related to the first special symbol or the second special symbol. The unit game based on the current start winning is started after the end of the unit game relating to all the special symbols (the first special symbol and the second special symbol) held before the current winning. If each random number is acquired based on the start winning of the first special symbol during the special gaming state, the unit game based on the random number is all of the units that were held before the current starting winning prize after the special gaming state. It starts after a unit game related to a special symbol.

  In addition, the unit game based on the random number acquired based on the start winning of the first special symbol is started after the end of all the unit games related to the second special symbol. That is, when each random number is acquired based on the start winning of the second special symbol after the current start winning, the unit game based on the start winning of the second special symbol is preferentially executed. The unit game based on the start winning of the second special symbol does not necessarily have to be executed in preference to the unit game related to the first special symbol, and the first special symbol and the second special symbol in order of the start winning. The configuration may be such that unit advantage control is executed, or the two special symbols are not alternative but can be varied simultaneously.

  In the case of winning a jackpot in the first special symbol lottery based on the start winning of the first special symbol, the stop symbol corresponding to the jackpot winning in the first special symbol lottery is further based on the acquired jackpot symbol random number ( The type of jackpot symbol) is determined. The types of stop symbols correspond to the types of jackpots, for example, the number of rounds corresponding to the number of times the lower entry restriction mechanism 453 or the upper entry restriction mechanism 454 takes the entry allowable posture (for example, 6 rounds and 16 rounds), A plurality of types of jackpots are set corresponding to the type of gaming state such as a gaming state that shifts after the special gaming state (whether or not to shift to the probability variation gaming state), and a jackpot symbol is set for each type. In the first special symbol lottery, when a big win is not won, a lost symbol different from the big win symbol is set as a stop symbol.

  After the first special symbol lottery, based on the current gaming state, lottery result, stop pattern random number value, various variation pattern random number values, and the number of reserved unit rights related to the first special symbol, the first special symbol The design variation display time is determined, and the design variation pattern is selected. Thereafter, the first special symbol variation display on the special symbol display device 471 relating to the first special symbol and the decorative symbol variation display (variation effect) on the decoration symbol display device 479 are started, and the first special symbol variation is started. Variation display according to a certain pattern is continued over the display time, and variation display according to the variation pattern is continued over the variation display time in the decorative design. Thereafter, as the variable display time elapses, the stop symbol related to the first special symbol is fixedly displayed, and the symbol corresponding to the stop symbol of the first special symbol is fixedly displayed as a decorative symbol. The final display of the first special symbol and the decorative symbol is continued for at least a predetermined time.

  When the stop symbol related to the first special symbol is a jackpot symbol, the gaming state shifts to the special gaming state after the final display of the first special symbol. In the special gaming state, the lower entry restriction mechanism 453 and the upper entry restriction mechanism 454 of the lower prize winning device 433 are allowed to enter the prescribed number of times in a predetermined order according to the type of the big hit. . When a predetermined number (for example, 8) of game balls are detected by the big winning switches 443 and 444 in each of the allowed entry postures in the lower entry restriction mechanism 453 and the upper entry restriction mechanism 454, or a predetermined maximum When the allowable entry time (for example, 29.5 seconds) has elapsed, the lower entry restriction mechanism 453 or the upper entry restriction mechanism 454 shifts to the entry prohibition posture. Thereafter, after a predetermined entry prohibition time has elapsed, either the lower entry restriction mechanism 453 or the upper entry restriction mechanism 454 returns to the entry allowable posture again. This entry restriction operation is repeated a predetermined number of times in a predetermined order corresponding to the type of jackpot.

  The lower entry restriction mechanism 453 and the upper entry restriction mechanism 454 are configured such that only one of them takes an entry allowable posture during the special game state, and after a predetermined waiting time has elapsed from the start of the special game state (after the opening period) ) Will shift to the first allowed entry posture. In addition, the special gaming state ends after a predetermined entry prohibition time has elapsed since the last return to the prohibition posture and a predetermined standby time has elapsed thereafter (after the ending period). After the end of the special gaming state, as described above, the state shifts to the short-time gaming state or the probability variation gaming state.

  In various gaming states, when a game ball that has entered the right start winning device 432 related to the second special symbol is detected by the right start winning switch 442, the start special winning of the second special symbol is made. The control of the unit game based on the start winning of the second special symbol is executed in the same manner as the control related to the first special symbol described above. That is, if the right of the unit game related to the second special symbol is not reserved up to the maximum number of times when starting the second special symbol, each random number related to the special symbol is acquired and the unit game based on the start winning is executed. Is done. Also, stop symbol determination according to the second special symbol lottery, decoration symbol variation pattern selection, variation display execution, game state transition control, etc. are executed in the same manner as the control related to the first special symbol. Is done.

  In various gaming states, when a game ball that has entered the starter 436 is detected by the start switch 446, the winning random number for the normal symbol is acquired unless the right of the unit game related to the normal symbol is reserved up to the maximum number of times. Then, it is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM of the main control board 920. At this time, if the unit game related to the normal symbol is not in progress, the unit game related to the acquired normal symbol is started immediately after the storage. On the other hand, if the unit game related to the normal symbol is in progress, the unit game related to the acquired normal symbol is started after the unit game based on the right of the unit game related to the already obtained normal symbol.

  In the unit game related to the normal symbol, it is determined whether or not the winning game is won based on the value of the winning random number, and when winning, a predetermined winning symbol is set as the stop symbol. On the other hand, when the normal symbol lottery is not won, a predetermined lose symbol is set as the stop symbol. After the normal symbol lottery, the normal symbol display device 473 starts the variable display of the normal symbol. In the non-time-short state, the variable pattern is continuously displayed over a predetermined variable display time, and in the time-short state. The variable display by a fixed pattern is continued over a predetermined variable display time shorter than the non-time-short state. As the predetermined time corresponding to the gaming state elapses, the stop symbol related to the normal symbol is fixedly displayed over a certain period of time.

  When the stop symbol related to the normal symbol is a winning symbol, the right entry restriction mechanism 452 of the right start winning device 432 shifts to the entry allowable posture at least once after the normal symbol is confirmed and displayed. Specifically, when winning in a non-time-saving state (normal game state and special game state), the right start winning device 432 allows entry for a predetermined maximum entry allowable time (for example, approximately 0.1 seconds). In the case of winning in the time-short state (time-short game state and probability variable game state), the predetermined maximum entry allowable time (for example, approximately 4.8 seconds) is longer than that in the case where the right start winning device 432 is in the non-time-short state. ) Intermittently (for example, divided into three times) to allow the approach allowable posture. However, when a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls are detected by the right start winning switch 442, the right entry restriction mechanism 452 shifts to the entry prohibition posture without waiting for the maximum allowable entry time to elapse. In addition, even if the number of times of transition to the permissible approach posture has not reached the predetermined number of times, the operation of the right start winning device 432 in the unit game related to the current normal symbol ends.

  Next, the playability of the pachinko machine 100 of the present embodiment will be described. In order to receive the second special symbol lottery, first, the normal symbol lottery must be won, and further, the game ball enters the right start prize winning device 432 in the permitted entry state of the right start winning device 432 based on the winning. Must. The winning probability of winning for the normal symbol in the normal gaming state is the same as the winning probability in the short-time gaming state, but the staying time (for example, approximately) 0.1 seconds) is set to be very short compared to the time spent in the short-time state (for example, approximately 4.8 seconds), so the opportunity per unit time for receiving the second special symbol drawing in the normal gaming state Is much smaller than the opportunity per unit time for receiving the first special symbol drawing. On the other hand, in the short-time state such as the short-time gaming state or the probability variation gaming state, the opportunity per unit time for receiving the second special symbol lottery is significantly larger than the opportunity per unit time for receiving the first special symbol lottery. .

  Therefore, the player plays a game aiming at the transition to the probability-changing gaming state by winning the big hit in the first special symbol lottery and then allowing the game ball to enter the specific passage in the subsequent special gaming state. On the other hand, in the short-time gaming state and the probability variation gaming state, the game is played aiming to win a big win in the second special symbol lottery before each gaming state ends.

  Specifically, the game board 400 is provided with a central structure 420 in the center of the game area where the game balls flow down, and a game technique (left-handed game) in which the game balls flow down mainly from the left side of the central structure 420. Method) and a game method (right-handed game method) in which a game ball flows down mainly from the right side of the central structure 420 can be selectively performed. A player plays a game using the left-handed gaming method in the normal gaming state, and plays a game using the right-handed gaming method in the short-time gaming state and the probability-changing gaming state. Further, since the lower prize-winning device 433 and the upper prize-winning device 434 are arranged on the right side with respect to the central structure 420, the game is played by the right-handed game technique even in the special game state.

  Next, the rear block 104 will be described. 8 and 9 are a rear perspective view and a rear view showing the pachinko machine 100, respectively. In FIG. 8, the outer frame 101 is omitted for easy understanding.

  As shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, the rear block 104 is configured by attaching other members and devices to the base 501. By connecting the base body 501 and the intermediate block 103 by the rear block support mechanisms 136 and 137, the rear block 104 is supported so as to be openable and closable with respect to the intermediate block 103.

  The rear block 104 has a game ball tank 510 serving as a ball storage unit for storing game balls, and rectifies the game balls (for example, in one row) continuously on the downstream side of the game ball tank 510 and aligns them in one row. A tank rail 520 as a ball alignment portion, a case rail 530 as a ball guiding portion for guiding a game ball flowing in from the tank rail 520 on the downstream side of the tank rail 520, and a game ball payout on the downstream side of the case rail 530 A payout device 540 that lends out game balls, and guidance as a ball guide unit that guides game balls that have flowed out of the payout device 540 downstream of the payout device 540 to a guide passage (not shown) formed in the base 501. A member 550, a payout control device 560 for controlling the payout of game balls and the lending of game balls by the payout device 540, and external power A function as a power supply means for converting and outputting power of a predetermined voltage required for various types of devices and the like, and a game ball ejection based on a launch operation on the launch operation device 250 are controlled in cooperation with the main control board 920. A power supply / launch control device 570 having a function as a launch control means, a payout control device 560, a game ball lending device 290 (see FIG. 1), and a card unit (not shown) arranged on the side of the pachinko machine 100 And a relay device 950 that relays signals between them.

  The base body 501 is integrally formed of resin (for example, ABS resin), and includes a base portion 502 corresponding to the front side portion and a protective cover portion 503 positioned behind the base portion 502. The upper portion of the base portion 502 is formed in a substantially frame shape along the outer shape of the rear block 104, and the lower portion is formed in a substantially flat shape having a thickness in the front-rear direction. It has a function as a mounted part.

  The protective cover portion 503 is formed in a substantially plate shape having a thickness in the front-rear direction. The protective cover 503 is not shaped to cover the entire back surface of the intermediate block 103, but a part of the back surface of the intermediate block 103 that requires frequent inspection and confirmation, such as a part of the main controller 370, is attached to the back surface of the pachinko machine 100. It is set to a size that forms a window portion for exposure to the window. A large number of air holes 503 </ b> A having a function of improving the heat dissipation of heat generation in the main control device 370 and the sub control device 390 are formed on the back surface of the protective cover portion 503.

  The game ball tank 510 is a horizontally long box-shaped container that opens upward, and game balls supplied from a ball circulation device (not shown) of the island facility are sequentially supplied to one end side in the longitudinal direction. An opening (not shown) is formed on one end side in the longitudinal direction different from the side where the game ball is supplied in the game ball tank 510. The bottom surface of the game ball tank 510 is gently inclined in the longitudinal direction, and the game ball supplied to the game ball tank 510 moves to the opening side by its own weight. Further, the bottom surface of the game ball tank 510 is inclined in a direction (front-rear direction) perpendicular to the longitudinal direction as compared with the longitudinal direction, and guides the game ball to the side where the opening is provided (for example, the front side). . Further, a metal antistatic plate (not shown) is attached to the bottom surface of the game ball tank 510 so as to overlap the game ball tank 510, and the antistatic plate is connected to the ground potential so that the inside of the game ball tank 510 and The static electricity of the game ball on the downstream side is removed.

  The tank rail 520 is attached to the side where the opening of the game ball tank 510 is formed, and the game ball flows through the opening of the game ball tank 510. The tank rail 520 gradually increases in height as a passage forming member 521 that forms a passage for a substantially bowl-shaped gaming ball having a width through which game balls pass in a row, and an upper surface of the passage formed by the passage forming member 521. And a rectifying member 522 that rectifies the game balls flowing down the passage from the height of the top and bottom to the first level gradually. The passage formed by the tank rail 520 is gently inclined toward the downstream side, and guides the game ball to the side opposite to the game ball tank 510.

  The case rail 530 is formed in a vertically long shape so as to continue to the lower side of the tank rail 520, and a game ball from the tank rail 520 flows in. The case rail 530 continues downward while curving left and right so that game balls do not flow vigorously. In addition, a ball break detector 539 for detecting a ball break is provided in the middle portion of the ball path of the case rail 530. The ball breakage detection unit 539 includes a storage ball switch 591 (see FIG. 10). The storage ball switch 591 causes ball clogging or the like on the case rail 530 or the upstream side thereof, and a game ball is placed in the case rail 530. Detects out-of-ball condition that is not replenished normally.

  The payout device 540 includes a payout mechanism for sending out the game ball, a payout motor 542 (see FIG. 10) as a driving means for driving the payout mechanism, and a payout counting switch 592 (see FIG. 10). In accordance with the operation of the payout motor 542 based on the control by the payout control device 560, the game balls stored in the ball passage are released downstream. The passage of the released game ball through the ball passage is detected by a payout counting switch 592, whereby the payout control device 560 (payout control board 930) counts the number of payout of game balls.

  As shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, the payout control device 560 and the power supply / launch control device 570 are attached so as to overlap the lower back surface of the base portion 502 of the base body 501 so as to be positioned at the lower back side of the rear block 104. It has been. The rear block 104 including the payout control device 560 and the power supply / launch control device 570 can be continuously used even when the game board 400 is replaced with another game board in a model change or the like.

  The payout control device 560 includes a payout control board 930 (see FIG. 10) and a board case that houses the payout control board 930, and the payout control board 930 does not leave any trace of opening, like the main control board 920. The substrate case is sealed so that it cannot be opened.

  The power / fire control device 570 includes a power / fire control board 900 (see FIG. 10) and a board case that houses the power / fire control board 900. The power / fire control board 900 is the same as the main control board 920. Are accommodated in a sealed substrate case.

<Electrical configuration>
Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 100 will be described. FIG. 10 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 100. As shown in FIG. 10, the pachinko machine 100 includes control circuit devices such as a power supply / launch control board 900, a power supply monitoring board 910, a main control board 920, a payout control board 930, and a sub control board 940. In FIG. 10, a relay circuit device that only relays various signals is omitted. Hereinafter, these main control circuit devices will be individually described in detail.

  The power supply / launch control board 900 includes a power supply unit 901 that supplies power of a predetermined voltage to each part of the pachinko machine 100 via a power supply path (broken line in the figure), and a launcher according to the operation of the launcher 250. A launch control unit 902 that controls the driving of 330, and a signal relay unit 903 that relays an initialization signal from the initialization switch 907 and a ball overflow signal from the ball overflow switch 249.

  The power supply unit 901 takes in external power (for example, AC 24 volts) supplied from the outside and converts it into internal power (for example, DC 24 volts), and generates various types of power from the internal power. The power generated by the power supply unit 901 is power of driving voltage (for example, DC 12 volts) for driving devices such as various solenoids and various motors, drives various switches, and executes control processing. Power of control voltage (for example, DC 5 volts) for backup, power of backup voltage for holding the contents of the RAM of the main control board 920, and the like.

  The power supply unit 901 supplies various power generated from the internal power to the power supply monitoring board 910, the main control board 920, the payout control board 930, the sub control board 940, and the like. Specifically, internal power, driving voltage, control voltage, and backup voltage power are supplied to the power monitoring board 910. The main control board 920 is supplied with driving voltage, control voltage, and backup voltage power, and these powers are supplied via the power supply monitoring unit 911 of the power supply monitoring board 910. The payout control board 930 is supplied with driving voltage and control voltage power. The sub-control board 940 is supplied with driving voltage and control voltage power. The firing control unit 902 and the signal relay unit 903 are supplied with driving voltage and control voltage power.

  A power switch 909 is connected to the power supply unit 901. When the power switch 909 is in an off state, the external power capture is stopped. It is to be noted that the power switch 909 is turned off or a power plug (not shown) connected to the power supply unit 901 via the power switch 909 is removed from an external power supply outlet (not shown). A state where the supply of power to the inside of the machine 100 is stopped and a state where the supply of external power itself is stopped are collectively referred to as a “power failure state”.

  The power supply unit 901 is configured to normally output the control voltage power over a predetermined period even after the transition to the power failure state. As a result, the main control board 920 can save the state and finish the control so that the current control state can be restored.

  The firing control unit 902 controls the driving of the ball feed solenoid 332 and the firing solenoid 334 of the launching device 330 in cooperation with the main control board 920. The ball feed solenoid 332 and the firing solenoid 334 are permitted to operate when predetermined conditions are met. Specifically, it is detected that the player is touching the firing handle 252 (see FIG. 1) based on a contact sensor signal from the contact sensor 254, and a launch stop switch 255 for stopping the launch is provided. On the condition that it is not operated, the firing control unit 902 outputs a firing permission signal in an on state to the main control board 920. The main control board 920 outputs a firing solenoid control signal and a ball feed solenoid control signal to the firing control unit 902 based on the firing permission signal and the firing abnormality signal. The firing control unit 902 activates the ball feed solenoid 332 based on the ball feed control signal in the on state, and activates the launch solenoid 334 based on the reception of the launch solenoid control signal in the on state and the resistance value of the variable resistor 253. Let As a result, the game balls are sequentially fired from the launching device 330 with a strength corresponding to the resistance value of the variable resistor 253 (the rotational operation amount of the firing handle 252).

  The signal relay unit 903 outputs an on-state initialization signal to the main control board 920 when the initialization switch 907 is pressed. In the main control board 920, the storage information stored in the RAM of the main control board 920 is initialized in response to the reception of the ON state initialization signal. The initialization switch 907 is not necessarily configured to output a signal to the main control board 920 via the signal relay unit 903. For example, the initialization switch 907 is directly mounted on the main control board 920. The initialization switch 907 may be accommodated in the substrate case 371, and thus illegal signal input targeting a section in which a signal is transmitted can be suppressed.

  Further, when the ball overflow switch 249 detects a game ball, the signal relay unit 903 outputs an on-state ball overflow signal to the main control board 920. The main control board 920 outputs a low-speed payout signal to the payout control board 930 based on the detection of the ball overflow signal in the ON state, and the payout control board 930 that has received the low-speed payout signal receives the rotation speed of the payout motor 542 (payout). The game ball payout speed from the device 540 is reduced. The main control board 920 outputs a high-speed payout signal to the payout control board 930 based on the detection of the ball overflow signal in the off state, and the payout control board 930 that has received the high-speed payout signal controls the rotation speed of the payout motor 542. Make it faster.

  The power monitoring board 910 is a power monitoring section 911 that monitors the power supply status from the power / fire control board 900, and supplies power and transmits various signals between the power / fire control board 900 and the main control board 920. And a signal relay unit 912 for relaying. The power monitoring unit 911 also outputs a power failure signal to the main control board 920 in response to the transition to the power failure state, and monitors the voltage of 24 VDC which is the maximum voltage output from the power source unit 901. When the state where the voltage is less than 22 volts continues for a predetermined time, it is determined that the state is a power failure, and an on-state power failure signal is output to the main control board 920. The main control board 920 recognizes the transition to the power failure state by receiving the power failure signal in the on state.

  The main control board 920 comprehensively controls the operation of the pachinko machine 100. On the main control board 920, an MPU (not shown) as a one-chip microcomputer is mounted. The MPU includes a CPU (not shown) as an arithmetic processing unit, a ROM (not shown) storing various control programs and fixed data executed by the CPU, and various data temporarily during execution of the control program. And a RAM (not shown) for storing and the like. In addition, various circuits such as a timer circuit (not shown), a counter circuit (not shown), a clock generation circuit (not shown), a signal transmission / reception circuit (not shown) are mounted on the main control board 920. Yes. The RAM of the main control board 920 is configured to be able to maintain (back up) internal data by supplying a backup voltage from the power / fire control board 900 even after the transition to the power failure state.

  The payout control board 930 controls a game ball payout operation by the payout apparatus 540 according to an instruction from the main control board 920 and a game ball lending operation by the payout apparatus 540 according to an operation of the game ball lending apparatus 290. As with the main control board 920, the payout control board 930 is an MPU (not shown) as a one-chip microcomputer including a CPU (not shown), ROM (not shown), and RAM (not shown), a timer circuit. Various circuits such as (not shown), a counter circuit (not shown), a clock generation circuit (not shown), a signal transmission / reception circuit (not shown) are mounted. The payout control board 930 is equipped with an input / output port as a connection means for connecting to other devices so as to be able to communicate information. For example, the main control board 920 and the relay device 950 can perform bidirectional information input / output communication. The open / close detection switches 108 and 109, the storage ball switch 591 and the payout counting switch 592 are connected so that only information input communication in only one direction is possible, and the payout motor 542 has information in only one direction. Only output communication is possible. Note that the RAM of the payout control board 930 may be configured to have a backup function that allows internal data to be maintained over a certain period in a power failure state, like the RAM of the main control board 920, or the RAM of the main control board 920. Unlike the case, the internal data may not be maintained in a power failure state.

  The sub control board 940 controls operations of various rendering devices, various light emitting devices, various acoustic devices, and the like based on instructions from the main control board 920. The sub-control board 940 is equipped with an input / output port as a connection means for connecting to other devices so as to be able to perform information communication. The input operation device 260 is connected to be capable of information communication in both directions, and the decorative symbol display device 479 is connected to be capable of only one-way information output communication.

<Various control processes>
Next, various control processes executed by the main control board 920 will be described. The control processing in the main control board 920 can be broadly divided into main processing that is started upon recovery from a power failure state, and periodic execution (in this embodiment, with a cycle of 2 ms (milliseconds)). Timer interrupt processing.

  First, the main process executed by the main control board 920 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a main process of the main control board 920 (abbreviated as “main control main process” in FIG. 11).

  In the main process of the main control board 920, first, a series of control start processes (program start process S1001 to random number initial setting process S1019) for starting up the main control board 920 and initializing various information are executed only once. After that, the interrupt prohibition processing S1020 for prohibiting the interrupt, the winning random number initial value counter (partial area of the RAM), the jackpot symbol random number initial value counter (partial area of the RAM) and the normal symbol related to the special symbol Random initial value update processing S1021 for updating the value of the winning random number initial value counter (part of the RAM) and the first variation type counter to the fourth variation type for determining the variation time, variation pattern, etc. Fluctuation counter update processing S1022 for updating the value of the counter (part of the RAM), and interrupt permission processing S for permitting interrupts 023 and is repeatedly executed. When a timer interrupt request is generated before the interrupt permission process S1023, the timer interrupt process is executed immediately after the interrupt permission process S1023.

  In a series of control start processes, a program start process S1001 for setting an initial value to a stack pointer (part of the RAM) for controlling the execution of a program, an interrupt mode setting process S1002 for setting an interrupt mode, and a payout control board A stand-by standby process S1003 that waits for a predetermined time until 930, the sub-control board 940, and the like stand up is executed.

  After start-up standby process S1003, determination process S1004 of the output state of the initialization signal from initialization switch 907 of power supply / emission control board 900, determination process S1005 of the value of power failure information (part of RAM), storage Information storage state determination processing S1007 is performed, and it is determined based on these determination results whether or not to save the stored information in the RAM. Here, the stored information is information necessary for returning to the state of the game before the power failure, and corresponds to a part of the RAM that has been updated according to the progress of the game before the power failure. The counter value related to the unit game in the middle, the counter value stored by the start winning, and the like are exemplified.

  The storage state of the stored information is determined as follows. First, a checksum value for a storage area in a predetermined range of the RAM is calculated (checksum calculation process S1006), and the current checksum value and a power failure monitoring process S1202 (see FIG. 12) accompanying the transition to the previous power failure state. It is determined whether or not the exclusive OR with the RAM determination value that is the 2's complement of the checksum value calculated in (0) is “0” (determination processing S1007), and thereby the current checksum value and It is determined whether or not the checksum value at the time of transition to the power failure state is the same.

  When the initialization signal is in the on state (S1004: Y), when the power failure information is not a predetermined power failure value indicating that the stored information is stored and terminated when the transition to the power failure state is completed (S1005: N), or saved If the information is not normally held (S1007: N), a RAM clear process S1008 for erasing the stored information in the RAM is executed. After it is determined that the stored information is normally held (S1007: Y), or after the RAM clear process S1008 is executed, hardware for initializing various devices connected to the main control board 920 A hardware initialization process S1009 is executed.

  After the hardware initialization process S1009, a determination process S1010 of whether or not the power failure information is a power failure value is executed. When the power failure information is a power failure value (S1010: N), a RAM recovery setting process S1011 for initial setting of various types of information including a return of stored information and a recovery command indicating completion of the setting are set (return command). Output processing S1012). By returning the stored information in the RAM return setting process S1011, the control state of the main control board 920 is returned to the control state immediately before the transition to the previous power failure state.

  On the other hand, when the power failure information is not a power failure value (S1010: Y), various types of information are initialized without returning the retained information (RAM initial setting processing S1013), and an initialization command indicating the completion of the setting is output. (Initialization command output processing S1014).

  In the RAM recovery setting process S1011 and the RAM initial setting process S1013, the power failure information is set to a predetermined energization value different from the power failure value, and various error states such as fraud detection errors immediately before the transition to the previous power failure state. Even if has occurred, all those error states are cleared. Further, either the return command or the initialization command is output from the main control board 920 to both the payout control board 930 and the sub control board 940, and the payout control board 930 and the sub control board 940 that have received the return command or the initialization command. In each of these, a predetermined initialization process is executed.

  After the initial setting of the RAM according to the situation at the time of start-up (determination process S1004 to initialization command output process S1014), if the condition device is operating at the time of transition to the previous power failure state, the special gaming state is set. Preparation for returning is performed (special gaming state return preparation processing S1015). Specifically, in the special game state return preparation process S1015, the operating states of the condition device and the accessory continuous operation device are determined, and a process corresponding to the game situation in the power failure state is executed in the sub-control board 940. The

  After the special game state return preparation process S1015, it is determined whether or not the time-short state flag is set to determine whether it is a time-short state or a non-time-short state (determination process S1016). In the case (S1016: Y), a time reduction command is output (time reduction command output processing S1017). On the other hand, if it is in the non-time-short state (S1016: N), a non-time-short command is output (non-time-short command output processing S1018). Thereafter, the value of the winning random number counter (part of the RAM) related to the special symbol is initialized (random number initial setting process S1019).

  Next, timer interrupt processing executed by the main control board 920 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing timer interrupt processing (abbreviated as “main control interrupt processing” in the figure) executed by the main control board 920.

  In the timer interrupt process of the main control board 920, first, an interrupt start process S1201 for starting a timer interrupt is executed. Specifically, a predetermined value is set in the interrupt control register. As a result, interrupts other than this timer interrupt are prohibited. Thereafter, a power failure monitoring process S1202 to an external information output process S1221 related to substantial control such as game progress control of the pachinko machine 100 and monitoring of various sensors are sequentially executed. However, when the game progress is stopped based on various fraud detections (S1207: Y), the control signal output process S1208 to the external information output process S1221 are not executed. Finally, an interrupt permission process S1222 that permits the next timer interrupt is executed, and the current timer interrupt process ends. In the following, various main processes will be described individually.

  In the power failure monitoring process S1202, the value of the power failure information (part of the RAM) is updated based on the output state of the power failure signal output from the power monitoring unit 911 of the power monitoring board 910. Specifically, the output state of the power failure signal is confirmed three times, and when the on state is detected at all three times, it is determined that the power failure state is present. If it is not determined in this determination that the power is out, the power outage information is maintained at the energization value.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in the power failure monitoring process S1202 that the power is out, the following process is executed. First, the value of the power failure information is changed from the energization value set in the RAM recovery setting process S1011 or the RAM initial setting process S1013 (see FIG. 11) to a predetermined power failure value. Also, a checksum value for a storage area in a predetermined range of the RAM is calculated, and the 2's complement of the checksum value is set as the RAM determination value. As a result, the pachinko machine 100 enters an infinite loop that does not perform substantial control such as game progress or monitoring of various sensors, and the state of the RAM after the RAM determination value is set is held based on the backup power. The Since the output state of the power failure signal is confirmed three times, each process of timer interruption is executed twice after the first reception of the power failure signal is detected.

  In the random number update process S1203, the winning random number counter related to the special symbol, the big hit symbol random number counter, the stop pattern selection counter, and the winning random number counter related to the normal symbol are updated. Specifically, when the value of the winning random number counter related to the special symbol is a value different from the specified maximum value (for example, “576”), the value is changed by “1” larger than the current value, and the special symbol is changed. When the value of the winning random number counter relating to is the specified maximum value, it is changed to the specified minimum value (“0”). However, if the value after the change is the same as the cyclic initial value for the winning random number counter related to the special symbol, the value of the winning random number counter related to the special symbol is the same as the winning random number initial value counter related to the special symbol. The cyclic initial value is also set to the same value as the winning random number initial value counter.

  The jackpot symbol random number counter, the stop pattern selection counter, and the winning random number counter related to the normal symbol are also updated in the same manner as the winning random number counter related to the special symbol. However, as the update range determined by the specified maximum value and specified minimum value of each counter, a unique value is set for each counter, and a plurality of counters are updated asynchronously. Is referred to an initial value counter unique to each counter. For example, the winning random number counter related to the special symbol and the winning random number initial value counter related to the special symbol have the same value range, and the big hit symbol random number counter and the big hit symbol random number initial value counter have the same value range, The winning random number counter related to the normal symbol and the winning random number initial value counter related to the normal symbol have the same value range.

  In the random number initial value update process S1204, the winning random number initial value counter related to the special symbol, the big hit symbol random number initial value counter, and the winning random number initial value counter related to the normal symbol are updated. Specifically, if the value of the winning random number initial value counter related to the special symbol is different from the specified maximum value (for example, “576”), the value is changed to a value “1” larger than the current value, When the value of the winning random number initial value counter related to the symbol is the specified maximum value, it is changed to the specified minimum value (“0”). The initial random number counter for the special symbol and the initial random number counter for the normal symbol are also the initial random numbers for the special symbol, except that the specified maximum value and the specified minimum value are unique to those counters. It is updated in the same way as the value counter.

  In the variation counter update processing S1205, the values of the first variation type counter to the fourth variation type counter for determining the variation time, variation pattern, and the like are updated. Specifically, when the value of the first variation type counter is a value different from a specified maximum value (for example, “187”), the value is changed to a value that is larger by “1” than the current value, and the first variation When the value of the type counter is the specified maximum value, it is changed to the specified minimum value (“0”). The second variation type counter to the fourth variation type counter are also updated in the same manner as the first variation type counter except that the specified maximum value and the specified minimum value are values unique to those counters. Is done.

  Note that each winning random number counter, jackpot symbol random number counter, stop pattern selection counter and each variation type counter related to special symbols and normal symbols are not necessarily configured as described above, and at least a part of the counter is configured as another configuration. For example, it may be configured to update from a constant initial value without using an initial value counter, or may be configured by a random number generating IC without using a program and refer to a value as necessary. .

  In the game stop determination process S1206, when the fraud detection information is a fraud detection value, it is updated to the game stop value and various information for stopping the progress of the game is set. On the other hand, if the fraud detection information is not a fraud detection value or if it is already a game stop value, the game stop determination process S1206 ends without executing each process for stopping the game progress. The fraud detection information is set to a fraud detection value when occurrence of various frauds is detected in the fraud detection processing S1211. In the determination process S1207, whether or not the game is stopped is determined based on whether or not the fraud detection information is a game stop value.

  In the control signal output process S1208, based on the control data stored in the output buffer, the special symbol display device 471 related to the first special symbol, the special symbol display device 472 related to the second special symbol, and the normal symbol related A signal for controlling various notification devices such as the normal symbol display device 473 is output. Based on the control data stored in the output buffer, various actuators such as a ball feed solenoid 332, a firing solenoid 334, a right entry restriction solenoid 462, a lower entry restriction solenoid 463, an upper entry restriction solenoid 464, and a switching solenoid 465 are provided. A control signal is output.

  In the switch reading process S1209, the middle start winning switch 441A, 441B, the right starting winning switch 442, the lower large winning switch 443, the upper large winning switch 444, the combination operation switch 445, the starting switch 446, the non-specific passage switch 447, the specific The signal state from each of the passage switch 448 and the general winning switches 449A and 449B is read, and a change in the detection state of the game ball by various switches is detected.

  Specifically, in the switch reading process S1209, signal states from various switches are read into the input buffer (part of the RAM) twice at predetermined time intervals, and signals from the various switches are read. Each time, the signal state read for the first time (hereinafter abbreviated as “first signal state”) and the signal state read for the second time (hereinafter abbreviated as “second signal state”) Based on the detection state detected by the previous timer interrupt (hereinafter abbreviated as “previous detection state”), changes in the detection state of various switches are detected. For each switch, when the previous detection state is the off state, the first signal state is the on state, and when the second signal state is the on state, it is determined that the switch is on. Thus, a detection flag (a partial area of the RAM) corresponding to the type of switch is set. As described in the power failure monitoring process S1202, even if the power supply is stopped, each process of the timer interrupt is executed twice, so that the various switches are turned on immediately after the power supply is stopped. Even when it is started, detection flags of various switches can be set accurately.

  In the timer update process S1210, various timers (predetermined areas of the RAM) used for special symbol and normal symbol variation display, control of each gaming state, fraud monitoring, and the like are updated.

  In the fraud detection process S1211, an illegal act such as forcibly entering a game ball into various winning devices or forcibly operating various winning devices is detected. Specifically, the right start winning device 432, the lower grand prize winning device 433, and the upper grand prize winning device 434 are forced to move into the allowable approaching posture, and the game ball is guided to a specific passage of the lower major prize winning device 433 by vibration. , The right start winning device 432 by radio waves, the lower winning device 433 and the upper winning device 434 are forcibly triggered, the game balls are guided to various winning devices by magnetic attraction, the upper middle starting winning device 431A, There is a high possibility that an illegal act such as guiding a game ball at an abnormal timing to the lower middle start winning device 431B, the right start winning device 432, the lower large winning device 433, and the upper large winning device 434 is performed. Detect occurrence.

  In the winning detection response process S1212, control based on detection of a game ball by various switches provided in the game board 400 is executed. Specifically, when the middle start winning switch detection flag is set based on the detection of the game ball by the upper middle start winning switch 441A (see FIG. 10) and the lower middle start winning switch 441B (see FIG. 10). The middle start winning counter (predetermined area of the RAM) and the first payout counter (predetermined area of the RAM) are updated. Further, when the right start winning switch detection flag is set based on the detection of the game ball by the right start winning switch 442 (see FIG. 10), the first payout counter is updated. Further, when the lower prize winning switch detection flag is set based on the detection of the game ball by the lower prize winning switch 443 (see FIG. 10), or when the game ball is detected by the upper prize winning switch 444 (see FIG. 10). If the upper prize winning switch detection flag is set on the basis, the big prize counter (predetermined area of the RAM) and the second payout counter (predetermined area of the RAM) are updated.

  In the launch control process S1213, launch related information for controlling the launch of the game ball by the launch device 330 is updated. Specifically, the operation flag of the ball feed solenoid 332 that drives the ball feed mechanism 331 and the operation flag of the firing solenoid 334 that drives the firing mechanism 333 are updated.

  In the input signal monitoring process S1214, based on the output state of the signal from the open / close detection switch 108 (see FIG. 10) via the payout control board 930, an intermediate block is provided for the outer frame 101 (see FIGS. 1 and 2). It is detected whether 103 (refer FIG.1 and FIG.2) is closed. Further, based on the output state of the signal from the open / close detection switch 109 via the payout control board 930 (see FIG. 10), the front block 102 (see FIGS. 2 and 3) with respect to the intermediate block 103 (see FIGS. 2 and 3). 3) is detected.

  In the payout state monitoring process S1215, information indicating the payout control state output from the payout control board 930 is monitored, and various payout state commands corresponding to the payout control state are set as necessary. The sub-control board 940 that has received the payout state command causes the decorative symbol display device 479, the upper left acoustic device 281 and the upper right acoustic device 282 to perform notification according to the type of the payout state command.

  In the payout signal output process S1216, various prize ball commands are set based on the values of the first payout counter and the second payout counter as necessary, and output to the payout control board 930. The first payout counter and the second payout counter are updated according to the setting of the prize ball command. For example, the first payout counter is incremented by 1 each time a game ball corresponding to one winning is detected, and decremented by 1 each time a winning ball command based on the winning is set. Each time the payout control board 930 executes control for paying out the number of game balls (for example, 3) corresponding to the winning (specifically, shortly before the payout is completed), the main control board 920 is awarded. In a situation where a ball command is requested and the payout of a prize ball is continuing, a further prize ball command is output from the main control board 920. The second payout counter is a counter that is updated in response to a winning (for example, 13) that has a different number of prize balls than the first payout counter, and outputs a prize ball command based on the value of the second payout counter. When the 930 is received, the payout control board 930 executes control for paying out a number of game balls corresponding to the prize ball command.

  In the special symbol-related process S1217, control for holding the right of the unit game related to the first special symbol and control of the unit game related to the first special symbol are executed. Specifically, operation control of the special symbol hold display device 476 related to the first special symbol is executed in the hold control of the unit game right related to the first special symbol. In addition, in the control of the unit game related to the first special symbol, the operation control of the special symbol display device 471 related to the first special symbol is executed, and if the big win is won in the first special symbol lottery, Operation control of 433 and the top prize winning device 434 is further executed.

  Further, in the special symbol related process S1217, the unit game right holding control related to the second special symbol and the unit game control related to the second special symbol are executed. Specifically, the operation control of the special symbol hold display device 477 related to the second special symbol is executed in the hold control of the right of the unit game related to the second special symbol. In addition, in the control of the unit game related to the second special symbol, the operation control of the special symbol display device 472 related to the second special symbol is executed, and when the big win is won in the second special symbol lottery, Operation control of 433 and the top prize winning device 434 is further executed.

  In the normal symbol related process S1218, the unit game right holding control related to the normal symbol and the unit game control related to the normal symbol are executed. Specifically, the operation control of the normal symbol hold display device 478 is executed in the hold control of the right of the unit game related to the normal symbol. Further, in the control of the unit game related to the normal symbol, the operation control of the normal symbol display device 473 related to the normal symbol is executed, and when the normal symbol lottery is won, the operation control of the right start winning device 432 is further executed. .

  In the display control processing S1219, the special symbol display device 471 related to the first special symbol, the special symbol display device 472 related to the second special symbol, the special symbol hold display device 476 related to the first special symbol in the special symbol related processing S1217, and Based on various information updated to control the operation of the special symbol hold display device 477 related to the second special symbol, output data for specifically operating these devices is synthesized. The synthesized output data is output to each device in the control signal output process S1208 based on the next timer interrupt.

  In the motor control process S1220, operation control of various motors is executed. In the external information output process S1221, output data to be output to an external device such as a data display device (not shown) or a management device (not shown) electrically connected to the pachinko machine 100 is set.

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Next, display control of a specific moving image including the story image SP displayed on the decorative symbol display device 479 will be described with reference to FIGS. In the following, the display control of the moving image related to the story image SP will be described by exemplifying a case where it is output during the variable display executed when the reach state occurs, but the reach state does not necessarily occur. It is not necessary to output in the case of, and instead of this, or in addition to this, it may be a part of the effect that expects the occurrence of a big hit, or it is output after the player is able to recognize whether or not the big hit is recognized It may be part of an effect displayed in a situation other than the variable display, such as during a special game state, or an effect suggesting a game state after the special game state (for example, whether a probability change game state occurs) May be output as an effect in a gaming state (for example, a short-time gaming state) advantageous to the player after the special gaming state. In addition, in the following, when moving image output is being performed, a part of the symbol that is being displayed is stopped or stopped (in a state where it is operating slightly within a certain range), and the rest is displayed. A description will be given of a case where a moving image is output as an effect (reach effect) that is executed after a “reach (also referred to as a reach state)” that can be a combination of symbols that can be a big hit depending on the stop result of the symbol that is changing However, it may be output in other cases, for example, a moving image may be output before reaching the reach state and output as an effect that expects the occurrence of the reach state, or a lottery result was obtained It is output as an effect that is executed before the start of the variable display in the state where the execution of the target variable display is in a standby state (reserved), and the variable display from which the lottery result is obtained is standby Expected performance It may be.

  In addition, the player will explain the case where his / her character is fixedly determined when starting the game. However, the player selects one object from a plurality of objects (personal characters and animal characters). Alternatively, the configuration may be such that the object to be selected is switched every elapse of a certain time, or one or a plurality of objects may be selected from three or more objects. This selection of the object is performed by, for example, the player operating the input operation device 261 (see FIG. 1) in a state where the variable display is not executed (for example, a state waiting for a customer waiting for the game to be executed). The player selects his / her object. The selection target intended by the player is detected by the sub-control board 940. The sub-control board 940 executes an effect corresponding to the selection operation, and is displayed or output in the reach state according to this selection. The moving image changes.

  In the following description, the pachinko machine 100 is set so that the human character JC and the animal character DC battle each other. However, the target object and the displayed contents may be other contents. It may include other objects such as a person, a robot, or an army composed of a collection of objects, and the displayed content may include character introductions, love stories, races, dances, etc. Other contents may be included. For example, it is preferable to select an image that is advantageous to the player and an image that is disadvantageous. One or a plurality of stories are prepared for the images advantageous to the player and the disadvantageous images, respectively.

  In addition, in the following, for a gaming machine with a jackpot winning probability of 1/300, a match image VG that will eventually win with a display probability of about 1/2 each in the case of unwinning, and finally Although the case where the battle image LG to be defeated is displayed will be described, these winning probabilities and display probabilities can be appropriately changed.

  FIG. 13 is a diagram schematically showing a situation in which an image is selected in the variable display executed by the start winning. As shown in FIG. 13, in the pachinko machine 100, when the game ball enters the entrance of the start winning device 431 and enters the start winning, a change display in which the three symbol rows of the upper stage, the interruption, and the lower stage change is started. The When winning the big hit lottery, when three symbol lines are stopped, a total of 5 lines including 3 vertical lines on the left, middle and right as stop lines and diagonal lines on the right and down Display control is performed so as to be a stop display of a jackpot symbol in which the same symbol is stopped and displayed. In addition, if the remaining ones are collected with a predetermined reach probability, the display is changed to include a reach state that is a big hit, or it is divided into a simple unfair selection that does not include the reach state during the change display of the remaining one symbol sequence. Although this reach probability varies depending on the number of winning game balls held, it is assumed here that the reach probability is 1/10 for convenience.

  Further, in the pachinko machine 100, the winning combination is won at 1/30 of the reach state, and the winning probability is 1/300. When the big hit is won, the battle image VG as a part of the story image SP and the captured image GG are sequentially displayed on the decorative symbol display device 479, and finally the third symbol row is stopped and displayed as the winning image.

  On the other hand, in the pachinko machine 100, the remaining 29/30 in the reach state is unreasonable. A battle image LG that is defeated as a story image is displayed with a probability of 14/30 that is about half of the unreasonable reach. In addition, the battle image VG as the story image SP and then the captured image GG are displayed with a probability of 15/30 that is about half of the unreasonable reach. Here, as the story image SP (the battle image VG and the captured image GG), the same one is used for the big hit winning and the reach unreasonable. For this reason, after the capture image GG is completed, the player can know whether it is a big hit or a reach is not won.

  When the reach image is unreasonable, the battle image VG and the captured image GG are displayed, and a specific grant condition is satisfied, a new effect function is added as a bonus, and a new effect function is added. A function-given image NG is displayed.

  FIG. 14 is a diagram showing the types of animal characters as symbols constituting the symbol sequence for variable display, together with the appearance rate, specific grant conditions, and the effect function to be given. As shown in FIG. 14, in the pachinko machine 100, an animal character DC (large snake DC1, cat DC2, dog DC3, panda DC4, pig DC5, rabbit DC6) is set as an enemy character appearing in the story image SP. Yes. These enemy characters constitute a variable display symbol, but it is not always necessary to match the symbol constituting the variable display symbol string with the character appearing in the story image SP. Only a part of the symbols constituting the symbol row may appear in the story image SP, or a symbol different from the character appearing in the story image SP (for example, a number symbol of 1 to 8) can be displayed in a variable display. You may make it use.

  Appearance rates are set for each of the animal characters DC1 to DC6, such as 7%, 1%, 17%, 25%, 25%, and 25%. In addition, for the animal characters DC1 to DC6, a provision condition for adding a new effect function and a type of the effect function are set. In the case of 20 snake DC1, 20 button changes are announced, in the case of cat DC2, 1 notification is announced when 1 body is captured. A slide notice is added as a new production function when a body is captured, a hold notice is obtained when 20 bodies are captured in the case of pig DC5, and a heart notice is added when 20 bodies are captured in the case of rabbit DC6.

  FIG. 15 shows a story display unit 946 (image data storage unit 941, display control unit 942, effect function setting unit 943, story control unit 944, image selection lottery) related to the display of the story image on the sub-control board 940. The part 945) is extracted and displayed. The story display unit 946 includes an image data storage unit 941 as fixed data stored in the ROM of the sub-control board 940, a display control unit 942, an effect function setting unit 943, a story control unit 944, and an image selection lottery as a program. Part 945 and operates as part of the sub-control board 940.

  The image data storage unit 941 stores image data such as a background and a character as each display target for displaying a story image. In the story display unit 946, the display control unit 942 is set as a main process, and if necessary, the image data stored in the image data storage unit 941 is read out, and an effect function setting unit 943, a story control unit 944 as a subroutine, and The control program of the image selection lottery unit 945 is executed.

  The effect function setting unit 943 is a program for setting the effect function, and is used to refer to the currently set effect function or to record a newly added effect function.

  The image selection lottery unit 945 selects either the moving image (winning image VG) that ultimately wins or the moving image (winning image LG) that ultimately loses when the lottery result is unreasonable. Is selected by lottery, the selection result is temporarily stored in a predetermined area of the RAM, and the display control according to the selection result is executed in the display control unit 942.

  The story control unit 944 stores the current progress of the story, such as the initial setting of the appearance rate of the animal character DC and the number of captured animal characters DC. The story control unit 944 determines an animal character DC to appear in order to control the display in the display control unit 942 by lottery, and executes display control according to the determination result in the display control unit 942.

  When the lottery result for the start winning is based on the command transmitted from the main control board 920, the display control unit 942 variably displays the symbol string composed of the animal characters DC1 to DC6. Later, each symbol row is controlled so as not to reach the reach state, and an image in which the symbol combination corresponding to the unsuccessful winning of the big hit lottery is stopped is displayed.

  In addition, when the lottery result supplied from the main control board is a win for the big hit lottery, the display control unit 942 uses the animal character DC that is an appearance target determined by the story control unit 944 to display the battle image VG and the captured image. GG is displayed, and then a winning image HG informing the big hit winning is displayed.

  Further, when the lottery result supplied from the main control board is unreasonable, the display control unit 942 displays the game image VG that is a story image advantageous to the player or the player by the image selection lottery unit 945. One of the battle images LG, which is a disadvantageous story image, is selected by lottery, and the current progress of the story stored in the story control unit 944 is superimposed on the selected image and displayed. When displaying the battle image LG to be defeated, the display control unit 942 displays the battle image LG using the animal character DC that is the appearance target determined by the story control unit 944.

  Further, when displaying the battle image VG, the image selection lottery unit 945 determines an animal character DC to be an appearance target based on the appearance rate set in the story control unit 944. The display control unit 942 displays the battle image VG and the captured image GG using the determined animal character DC. When the animal character DC is captured, the story control unit 944 changes and stores the number of captured animal characters DC. Furthermore, the display control unit 942 determines whether or not a predetermined grant condition is satisfied by capturing the animal character DC, and if so, stores that the effect function has been added in the effect function setting unit 943 and stores a new one. Control is performed to display a new function imparted image NG informing that the effect function has been imparted.

  Here, in a conventional pachinko machine, when winning in the reach state, a story image advantageous to the player is displayed, and when not winning, a story image disadvantageous to the player is displayed. It has been. For example, in the case of a model based on a fighting character, an image in which a player-side character wins at the time of winning and an enemy character wins at the time of incorrect winning is played. In this case, the jackpot lottery corresponds to the number of prize balls paid out as the game value acquired by the player, and generally has a much higher probability of being unsuccessful, producing a reach state and producing a super reach, etc. Even if the fighting is started and the character on the player's side loses, many images are lost. In addition, even if multiple patterns of images are set, the probability of winning the jackpot lottery is higher, so the image corresponding to the winning will be repeatedly viewed. However, the player wants to see an image that is advantageous to the player, such as a battle image that ultimately wins, but he wants to play a game.

  On the other hand, the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment does not involve paying out a prize ball as a game value such as capturing an animal character DC so that the player can enjoy the game when the big hit lottery is not selected. It has a configuration that allows the player to enjoy the game even when it is unfair, such as displaying an effect or adding an effect function as a lottery benefit related to the effect.

  First, when the player starts playing, the initial state is set in which the animal character DC is not captured. This initial state is an empty state in which the animal character DC is not entered in the captured animal display field WC displayed at the upper left of the screen during the variable display (see FIG. 16B). This captured animal display field WC may be displayed in a waiting state where the pachinko machine 100 has not been fired for a certain period of time, so that the pachinko machine 100 in the initial state or the animal character DC is displayed. The player can determine whether the pachinko machine 100 is in the captured state, and can start the game.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 16, a description will be given of a case where a battle image VG that ultimately wins is displayed in the initial state in which the animal character DC is not captured when the reach is not properly selected.

  In the normal gaming state, when a game ball enters the entrance of the start winning device 431 and starts winning, a big hit lottery is executed by the main control board 920, and a lottery result is supplied to the sub control board 940 by a control command. The display control unit 942 of the board 940 determines whether the big hit lottery is won or not based on the content of the control command, determines the content of the variable display corresponding to the lottery result, and responds to the start of the variable display The changed display image BG1 is displayed on the decorative symbol display device 479 (see FIG. 16A). In the variable display area BM in the variable display image BG1, the animal character DC appearing in the story image SP is used as a pattern as identification information, but the identification information may be a number or another character.

  When the lottery result is an unreasonable win and the reach is unreasonable to generate a reach state, and the display of the battle image VG is selected by the image selection lottery unit 945, the display control unit 942 in FIG. As shown, a variable display image BG1 indicating the reach state is displayed. The display of the reach state is, for example, in the state where the upper and lower symbols are stopped, the middle symbol is moved from right to left, and the variation display is continued, and the same animal character DC is displayed on the diagonal line to the lower right. The pandas DC4 as two are stopped side by side.

  After the reach state, as shown in FIGS. 16B to 16G, the battle image VG forms a moving image as a story image SP in a state where the middle symbols continue to fluctuate. The first battle image VG1 among the battle images VG1 to VG5 is displayed. In the battle image VG1, first, as shown in FIG. 16B, a person character JC as a player-side character appears, and a captured animal display field WC is displayed on the upper left of the screen. In the battle image VG1, since the animal character DC is not captured in the initial state, the captured animal display column WC is empty. Note that the player-side character is not necessarily displayed, and the enemy-side character DC may be displayed and controlled so as to be visible from the player's line of sight. Further, in the display control of the battle image VG1, the image of the variable display of the symbols may be reduced and displayed on the display screen, or may be displayed in a thin state as a background and superimposed on the character. It may be erased.

  As shown in FIG. 16C, the panda DC4 appears as a battle character in the battle image VG2. The appearing animal character DC is preferably generated in association with the animal character DC of the symbol stopped and displayed in the reach state. In FIG. An example is shown in which a reach state is formed by lines, and a large number of pandas DC4 that are stopped are displayed. The selection control of the animal character DC that appears does not necessarily need to be related to the animal character DC that is stopped and displayed. For example, the animal character DC that constitutes the reach state appears more than the case that does not constitute the reach state. It may be controlled more easily, the animal character DC that is stopped and displayed may be controlled more easily than the case where it is not displayed, and the animal character DC that is stopped and displayed is larger than when the animal character DC is less displayed. May be controlled easily. Further, selection control may be performed by combining a plurality of conditions, or control may be performed so that an animal character DC that is not stopped and displayed does not appear, or a condition that can also select an animal character DC that is not stopped and displayed is included. Good. In addition, the possibility of capture may be changed according to the symbols that are stopped and displayed. For example, a character with a larger number of animal characters DC that are stopped and displayed has a higher probability of capture when it appears. Display control may be performed as described above.

  In the battle image VG2, for each of the human character JC and the animal character DC as the fighting characters, a life point LP set to a certain amount is displayed so that the player can visually recognize the length of the horizontal bar. Display control is performed in accordance with the rule that the length of the horizontal bar is shortened according to the remaining amount of the life point LP, and that the display of the horizontal bar becomes blank and the loss becomes zero.

  FIGS. 16D and 16E show images (competition images VG3 and VG4) where the human character JC attacks and wins against the panda DC4. In this case, the attack of the person character JC may be executed in accordance with the player's input operation.

  When the person character JC wins the panda DC4, the player can select whether to capture the panda DC4. After the battle image VG4 is displayed, as shown in FIG. As a predetermined capture operation, a battle image VG5 indicating that the panda DC4 can be captured by pressing the input operation device 261 within a predetermined time is displayed. Here, the number “3” in FIG. 16F is a countdown, and this number is updated to “2”, “1”, “0”, and the input operation device 261 is pressed before “0”. Panda DC4 is captured. Thereby, the player can select whether or not the desired presentation function is given by his own operation, and the selection operation can cause a change in the subsequent game effects. . Note that it is not always necessary to set a predetermined capture operation, and it may be configured to be captured when winning.

  Next, as shown in FIGS. 16 (G) and 16 (H), a new function addition indicating a new function addition together with a captured image GG1 indicating that the panda DC4 has been captured and a list of the current number of captured animal characters DC. An image NG1 is displayed. In the new function imparted image NG1, a list of all animal characters DC and the remaining number of captures until a grant condition for imparting a new performance function is displayed. It should be noted that the remaining conditions such as the remaining number of captures in the new function imparted image NG until the effect imparting conditions are satisfied may be displayed at a timing that the player wants to see. By pressing the left button (see FIG. 1) of the device 263, it may be displayed in a situation where the fluctuation display is in progress or the execution of the fluctuation display is awaited.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 16 (I), the display control unit 942 displays a variation display image BG2 (reference) indicating that the result of the big hit lottery is an unsuccessful loss, and ends the variation display. To do.

  Note that it is not always necessary to display the result of the big hit lottery by stopping the change display after the display of the battle image VG and the captured image GG. The image VG and the captured image GG may be displayed. For example, after the change display of FIG. 16A, the stop result of FIG. 16I is displayed, and then, the battle images VG1 to VG5, the captured image GG1, and the new function imparted image NG1 are displayed. Good. In this case, control may be performed so that the animal characters DC appearing for the animal characters DC of all the symbol strings that are stopped and displayed are selected or the possibility of acquisition is different.

  Next, in a case where a plurality of animal characters DC are captured, a case where a battle image LG that will eventually be defeated due to an unreasonable reach is displayed is different from the display of the battle image VG in the initial state described above. The description is omitted with respect to common parts.

  When the battle image LG is displayed due to the unreasonable reach, the partner selection image SG1 for selecting the animal characters DC to be battled together is displayed after the variation display image BG11 (see FIG. 17A) indicating the reach state. . The partner selection image SG1 for selecting the animal character DC to be battled together may be displayed when the animal character DC has already been acquired even when the battle image VG is displayed. It is possible to select whether or not to display, and whether or not to display, and selectable objects are made to correspond to at least one of the type and number of animal characters DC as already stopped display symbols. For example, one or more animal characters DC that are stopped and displayed may be selected, and if there are two or more animal characters DC that are stopped and displayed, the number of animal characters DC that fight together increases. Also good.

  Here, when the animal character DC is selected as the partner, the probability of displaying the result of the big hit lottery is increased through the effect added corresponding to the animal character DC. In other words, in the variable display that is being executed by the player, the execution probability of the effect desired to be visually recognized can be changed by selecting the animal character DC. Thereby, it is possible to add a game property that obtains a big hit result through an effect that the player wants to view and expect to reach the variable display in the reach state. When an animal character DC is selected as a partner, an effect corresponding to the animal character DC may be executed without fail, or may be executed with a predetermined probability. Good.

  FIG. 17B illustrates a state where the panda DC4 is designated, and the designated panda DC4 is displayed (flashing display) in a manner different from that of the other characters DC, and the selection operation device 263 is displayed. In this example, the player can freely select the animal character DC using the up / down / left / right buttons and the input operation device 261 (see FIG. 1). Further, the case where only one or more animal characters DC captured can be selected is exemplified.

  When the panda DC4 is selected as a partner, a battle image LG1 (see FIG. 17C) is displayed. The captured animal display field WC contains one or more captured animal characters DC. The battle images LG1 to LG5 that will eventually be defeated proceed with the same image in the middle of the battle image VG that will eventually win, and the life point of the animal character DC will not be earlier than the human character JC. This is different from the battle image VG in which an image showing victory is displayed in that the life point of the human character JC disappears earlier than the life point of the animal character DC, and then an image showing defeat is displayed.

  In the battle images LG2 to LG5, as shown in FIGS. 17D to 17G, the dog character DC3 appears as the battle character, and after the attack of the human character JC, an image that is counterattacked and lost by the dog DC3 is displayed. The After the defeated image, as shown in FIG. 17H, a fluctuation display image BG12 indicating a loss is displayed.

  Next, in the case where a plurality of animal characters DC are captured, the battle image VG in which “cat DC2” associated with a special performance function is displayed by a variation display of unreasonable reach is displayed. The description will focus on the parts different from the image display, and the description of the common parts will be omitted.

  First, as shown in FIG. 18 (A), after the change display image BG21 indicating the reach state is displayed, as shown in FIG. 18 (B), the partner selection image SG2 for selecting the animal characters DC to fight together. Is displayed, and the rabbit DC6 is selected in the selection. FIG. 18B shows a state in which a slip notice that is an effect function corresponding to the panda DC4 and a heart notice that is an effect function corresponding to the rabbit DC6 are added as the effect functions. The state which does not acquire the corresponding production function is illustrated.

  When the rabbit DC6 is selected as the partner, as shown in FIG. 18C, a battle image VG11 in which the person character JC and the rabbit DC6 are displayed side by side is displayed. In the subsequent battle images VG12 to VG16, as shown in FIGS. 18D to 18H, although the cat DC2 appears as the battle character and is attacked by the cat DC2 after the attack of the human character JC, the rabbit An image in which the person character JC wins by the attack of DC6 is displayed.

  After the victory of the person character JC, as shown in FIG. 18I, a battle image VG17 that prompts the capture of the cat DC2 is displayed. When the player performs a capture operation while waiting for the capture operation, a captured image GG2 indicating that the cat DC2 has been captured is displayed as shown in FIG.

  Next, as shown in FIGS. 19B and 19C, change images CG1 and CG2 in which the cat DC2 changes to the tiger DC7 are displayed, and thereafter, as shown in FIG. 19D, the tiger DC7 Is captured and captured in the cage corresponding to the captured animal display field WC. The timing at which the animal character DC as a symbol constituting the variation display changes to another character is a variation display in which a rendering function is added while satisfying a predetermined provision condition. The character after the change is set to another character that does not constitute a variable display symbol. For this reason, when the cat DC2 is changed to the tiger DC7, the player is sensuously suggested to the situation that the animal character DC has not been captured, and the production function is added while satisfying the predetermined granting conditions. Can be easily shown to the player. In addition, it is not always necessary to indicate to the player that the predetermined granting condition has been satisfied due to the change of the character's mode. Instead of this, or in addition to this, “addition of effect”, “achievement of condition”, etc. Or a description of the added effect may be displayed to indicate to the player that a predetermined grant condition has been satisfied.

  Further, in a situation where the change images CG1 and CG2 in which the cat DC2 changes to the tiger DC7 are displayed, as shown in FIGS. 20 (A) and 20 (B), the sliding door portion 602 at the top of the pachinko machine 100 is displayed. Will open, and the player will be able to see the real notice object 601 as a resin molded product that is not visible to the player. The real notification object 601 is an object representing the tiger DC7 after the cat DC2 is changed.

  In the variable display area BM of the decorative symbol display device 479 provided on the game board 400, when the cat DC2 changes to the tiger DC7, it is synchronized (coincided) with the change timing and is realized to a position overlapping before the display of the tiger DC7. Announcement character 601 falls. After the change to the tiger DC7, the real notification object 601 moves upward toward the normal position (upper part of the pachinko machine 100). The display of the tiger DC 7 and the real notification object 601 are set to have substantially the same size, and can be arranged at positions overlapping in the front-rear direction. For this reason, it is possible to produce for the player as if the display of the tiger DC 7 is changed to the real notice 601 as a substantial structure.

  As shown in FIG. 20A, the real notification object 601 is normally stored behind the slide door part 602, and the slide door part 602 is positioned on the near side and covers the front side of the real notification object 601. It is arranged in a state that is not visible to the player. When the cat DC2 previously associated with the tiger DC7 is captured, the operation is controlled by the sub-control board 940 so that the real notice character 601 appears along with the display of the change image CG2 that changes to the tiger DC7. The In addition, music is output from the sound devices 281 and 282 (see FIG. 10) along with the appearance of the Tiger DC7, and the illuminant is flashed by the real notice 601 and the panel light emitting device 490 (see FIG. 10). Thus, the player can be surely recognized that it has appeared.

  When the production accompanying the appearance of the real notice character 601 is completed, as shown in FIG. 19E, a new function-given image NG2 is displayed, and the fact that the one-announcement production has been obtained as a new production function is text information. Is displayed. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 19 (F), a variation display image BG22 indicating a loss is displayed.

  Next, a case where a big hit is won in a state where a slip notification corresponding to the panda DC4, a heart notification corresponding to the rabbit DC6, and a single notification notice corresponding to the cat DC2 (Tiger DC7) are acquired as the production functions will be described. .

  As shown in FIG. 21A, the reach state is shown as the variable display image BG31, and a heart notice corresponding to the rabbit DC6 is produced. The heart notice is an effect of notifying that a large number of heart images KG are displayed in the variable display area BM and that a big hit will occur with a high probability. In addition to the display of the heart, the real notice 601 blinks (FIG. 20, a one-notification notice for confirming the occurrence of the big hit is made. If a plurality of effect functions are acquired, one or A plurality of production functions that can be produced at the same time are appropriately selected and executed by the production execution lottery at the start of the execution of the variable display. These effects are appropriately executed when the winning is close, such as when the big win is waiting in the start winning, or when the winning probability is high in the variable display during execution.

  When the tiger DC7 is selected as a partner, a battle image VG31 (see FIG. 21C) in which the tiger DC7 is arranged near the human character JC is displayed. In the battle images VG32 to LG36, the large snake DC1 appears as the battle character, and after the attack of the human character JC, the snake DC1 is counterattacked, but the human character JC wins by the attack of the tiger DC7 (FIG. 21D ) To (H)) are displayed. After the victory, a battle image VG37 urging capture of the snake DC1 and a capture image GG4 (see FIGS. 21 (I) and 22 (A)) indicating that the snake DC1 has been captured are displayed. Next, treasure is in the treasure box held by the large snake DC1, and winning images HG1 and HG2 (refer to FIG. 22B and FIG. 22C) indicating that the big win is won are displayed, and the big win winning is confirmed. Fluctuating display images BG32 and BG33 (FIGS. 22D and 22E) representing that are displayed are displayed.

  When the player suspends or ends the game, the number of animal characters DC captured up to now and the added presentation function are saved, and the next time the player plays with the same pachinko machine 100, the game is continued. It is possible. In this case, when the game ends, for example, a combination of encrypted characters and numbers, such as “ciphertext for resurrection”, and the player registers it in a mobile phone etc. In the game after the next time, the game from the previous time may be continued.

  As described above, according to the pachinko machine 100, the sub-control board 940 is a case where a lottery result other than the win is derived by the big hit lottery by the main control board 920, and the predetermined performance provision condition is When established, the victory image VG, the captured image GG, and the new function imparted image NG as the predetermined story image SP are displayed during execution of the variation display, and executed after the variation display displaying the story image SP. In the variable display, an effective period in which an effect corresponding to the establishment of the effect providing condition can be executed is generated. For this reason, even if the lottery result does not cause a special gaming state to be generated by a big win that is advantageous to the player, there is a possibility that a new performance function may be added. It is possible to suggest to the player by displaying a story image including the image VG, the captured image GG, and the new function imparted image NG. Therefore, as the game progresses, there is a high possibility that a new production will be added, and even if the game continues, it is easy to add a variety of game characteristics, and it is easy to add games to the player with one game machine You can entertain for a long time.

  In addition, the sub-control board 940 acquires a collection target including a collection of animal characters DC as a plurality of types of identification information constituting the variation display during execution of the variation display when the effect provision condition is satisfied. The victory image VG, the captured image GG, and the new function imparted image NG are displayed, and the effect corresponding to the establishment of the effect imparting condition can be executed in the variation display executed after the variation display displaying the story image. Generate a period. For this reason, it can be suggested to the player that a predetermined effect can be executed through a story image acquired as a collection target of symbols constituting the variable display. Therefore, the stop result in the variable display of the identification information every time can also be provided to the player as information on the feasibility of executing the predetermined effect, and the monotonous game can be easily wiped away.

  In addition, the decoration means that is formed in the shape of the tiger DC7 that is a form after the cat DC2 that is one of the animal characters DC to be collected is changed, and can change the appearance from the invisible state to the visible state. And the sub control board 940 changes the appearance of the real notification object 601 so that the appearance of the real notification object 601 is changed when the cat DC2 corresponding to the tiger DC7 is acquired. Control which makes it visible by control of displacement operation and operation control of slide door part 602 is performed. The cat DC2 that was visually recognized in the image acquires the changed Tiger DC7, and the acquisition of the Tiger DC7 changes the appearance of the real notification object 601 that is substantial. Production can be performed. For this reason, the player can easily understand that a new effect can be executed through the appearance of the real notice 601, and the player can execute the game in anticipation of the execution of the new effect. The enjoyment of the game which captures the animal character DC can be heightened.

  In addition, after acquiring the animal character DC as the collection target, the partner selection image SG1 that displays a list of the number of captures as an acquisition target display means capable of recognizing and displaying the type and number of the animal character DC acquired. , SG2, the captured animal display field WC, and the new function imparted images NG1, NG2 are displayed by display control of the sub-control board 940. For this reason, the player is informed of the fact that a new effect can be executed or is easily executed, or the type of effect that can be executed is easily understood by the player through the acquisition target display means. In addition, the game can be easily executed in anticipation of execution of a new effect. Here, it is not necessary to provide all of the partner selection images SG1 and SG2, the captured animal display column WC, and the new function imparted images NG1 and NG2 for displaying a list of the number of captures. It is also possible to add a case where a list of capture numbers is displayed by another image.

  In addition, after displaying the battle image VG having the same content as the battle image VG displayed when the reach is not properly won, whether or not the big hit is won is displayed. For this reason, the player can maintain the expectation of winning the big hit until near the end of the fluctuation display after visually confirming the battle image VG, and can capture a new animal character DC even if the winner is not won. Since a new production function can be acquired, the enjoyment of the game can be increased.

<Video display from reach to announcement of winning results (2)>
Next, referring to FIG. 23 to FIG. 25, a new effect function using a moving image different from the above embodiment as a moving image displayed on the decorative symbol display device 479 by the control of the sub control board 940 is provided. The form to give is demonstrated. In addition, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected about the part which is common in the structure mentioned above with reference to FIGS. 13-22, and the code | symbol which added X to the structure which is a part different structure, and respond | corresponds to the structure mentioned above. Thus, a part of the description is omitted.

  In the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment, a story image of a story of picking up and collecting objects contained in a box BX displayed in the middle of variable display is displayed on the decorative symbol display device 479 as a moving image. As an object to be collected, for example, seven heart balls CM1 in which different numbers of hearts 1 to 7 are engraved and items IM1 to IM3 are collected. In FIG. 23, a state in which “amulet ring” is collected as yet another item in a state where a plurality of objects have already been collected is illustrated.

  Specifically, with reference to FIG. 23, a case where the lottery result is unreasonable and the item collection image IG is selected by the image selection lottery unit 945 will be described as an example.

  When a lottery is executed by the main control board 920 due to the game ball entering the entrance of the start winning device 431 and starting winning, the lottery result is supplied to the sub control board 940 by a control command. As shown in FIG. 23 (A), the display control unit 942 performs display control of the variable display using the heart ball CM1 as a variable display image BG8 that notifies the winning / invalid determination based on the contents of the control command. Start and generate a reach condition. In the variation display area BM in the variation display image BG, the heart ball CM1 appearing in the story image is used as a pattern as identification information, but the identification information may be a number or another character.

  After the variable display image BG1 indicating reach, the display control unit 942 then temporarily deletes the variable display image BG8 and displays the box finding image FG1. When the box finding image FG1 is displayed, a moving image of a story image in which a human character LC appears and searches for a box is displayed. On the upper left of the box discovery image FG1 screen, an acquired heart ball display field CC for displaying the type of the heart ball CM1 that has already been acquired so that the player can visually recognize it is displayed. The box discovery image FG1 illustrates a situation where two and four heart balls CM1 are collected as heart balls CM1.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIGS. 23C and 23D, box finding images FG2 and FG3 are displayed, and a state in which the person character LC finds the box BX is displayed. The box BX is not necessarily discovered by the human character LC, and may not be discovered. When the box BX is discovered, the new rendering function has a higher probability than when it is not discovered. May be given.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 23E, the item collection image IG1 is displayed, and it is displayed that the amulet ring IM1 is in the box BX. Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 23 (F), an item collection image IG2 for selecting whether or not to collect the charm ring IM1 is displayed and already collected based on the setting information stored in the story control unit 944. A list of collected collection targets is displayed. The number of items IM that can be collected in total is determined, and whether or not to collect the item IM found by the player's selection is selected. As the item IM, it is preferable to limit the total number of items that can be collected and to limit the number of effects that can be given as a new effect function, thereby starting the pachinko machine 100 in which different effects are set for each player. It is possible to add a game that is selected and finished according to a lottery result executed based on a winning. In addition, when displaying the box BX, it is possible to display a plurality of types of appearance boxes BX (for example, a treasure box with a jewel attached, a wooden box without a jewel, a paper box, etc.), and an item with a low appearance rate The IM may be configured such that a box with a more gorgeous appearance is easily selected.

  In a situation where the item collection image IG2 is displayed, an image indicating that the item IM can be acquired by the player pressing the input operation device 261 is displayed, and the player operates the input operation device as a predetermined acquisition operation. By pressing 261, an amulet ring IM1 as a found item can be acquired. After urging the item acquisition operation, as shown in FIG. 23 (H), the variation display image BG2 displaying the combination of symbols indicating the unsuccessful winning of the big hit lottery is displayed, and the variation display based on the start winning is finished. .

  Note that the above-described story image does not need to be displayed from the beginning to the end by executing the variable display related to one start winning prize, and constitutes a story image by executing the variable display two or more times. The lottery result of the jackpot lottery based on two or more start winnings may be displayed by the story image.

  In the present embodiment, story images (for example, a box discovery image FG, a forced collection image AG, an item collection image IG, and a disappointing image EG) that can acquire various items IM as the contents of the box BX are selectively displayed. The box BX contains not only seven types of heart balls CM1 with different numbers of hearts, but also an obstruction object EC that prevents the human character LC from collecting the heart balls CM1. The player visually recognizes the effect of the story image that collects seven heart balls CM1 while avoiding interference using some items IM1 to IM4, and not only performs monotonous fluctuation display but also gradually increases the game playability. You can enjoy the changing process.

  As shown in FIG. 24, as the contents of the found box BX, an item IM corresponding to an image (item collection image IG) containing one of preset types (for example, seven types) of objects is set. There is also a possibility of an image (sorry image EG) in which an empty box with nothing inside is displayed. The heart ball CM1 is a collection object CM set as the main purpose of the story based on the story image, and a special performance function is added by the collection. For example, by collecting seven heart balls CM1, the heart ball CM1 changes to a happy bird CM2 as a new function-given image NG, and a real object of the happy bird CM2 appears on the front surface of the pachinko machine 100. When a real bonus is won or when a specific time comes, a special effect is performed by sound and lighting and movement of a lamp. The effect of the real actor is an example of a special effect set with a lower probability of being added than other types of effects to be added, and this special effect is the start of a story image by the person character LC. If a lottery effect lottery is not won, it is set as an effect that is not visually recognized.

  The crown IM3 is an item IM to which a different production function is added depending on the number of collected items, and as the number of collected items increases, it is produced by notifications such as slip notification, button change notification, step-up notification, heart notification, hold notification, etc. Additional functions such as functions and special characters appear. Note that the addition of the rendering function may be determined not only by increasing the number but also by lottery based on different lottery conditions according to the number.

  The ghost EC1 and the poison gas EC2 are set as disturbing objects EC that are penalized when they appear. When the ghost EC1 is in the box BX, the one rendering function selected by lottery is omitted from the rendering functions (including the real notice character) acquired so far and deleted. Further, when the poison gas EC2 is in the box BX, the rest image RG (see FIG. 25) in which the person character LC is sleeping by the poison gas EC2 at the time of the next unreasonable win is displayed, and then the big hit A variable display image BG9 (see FIG. 23 (H)) indicating that the lottery is not selected is displayed.

  The amulet ring IM1 and medicine IM2 are items IM having a defensive effect that can avoid a penalty due to the obstruction object EC. The amulet ring IM1 can escape from the ghost EC1 when the ghost EC1 appears, and prevents the production function from being reduced. The medicine IM2 can detoxify the poison gas EC2 when the poison gas EC2 appears, and prevent the medicine IM2 from taking a rest. One item IM is used for each appearance of a disturbing object, and disappears by use. That is, the amulet ring IM1 and medicine IM2 are examples of collection targets that can avoid a disadvantageous situation in advance in case a disadvantageous collection target is selected for a player.

  In addition, the egg IM3 is hatched when a predetermined change condition such as the number of winnings obtained by winning a predetermined number of game balls in a specific winning opening after acquisition or the number of game balls fired after acquisition is satisfied, It grows into one of the collection object CM or the item IM. That is, the egg IM3 is an example of a collection target whose appearance changes as the game progresses.

  In addition, an empty box that has nothing in the box BX exists as one of the objects. Since this object cannot be acquired, an empty box is simply displayed, followed by a variable display image BG9 (see FIG. 23 (H)) indicating that the jackpot lottery is not selected.

  FIG. 25 illustrates the selection of a story image in the variable display in the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 25, the variable display is started and a simple unfair election is made with a probability of 9/10. Among the reach states with a probability of 1/10, 1/30 is a big hit and 29/30 is an unreasonable. In the case of winning the big hit, the case where there is no choice as to whether or not to collect the box finding image FG as a story image is illustrated. In the case of the big win, the forced collection image AG forcibly collecting the contents of the box BX is displayed, and then the winning image HG is displayed.

  On the other hand, in the case of a non-reach win and the previous result was poison gas EC2 and no medicine was held, a rest image RG is displayed. On the other hand, in other cases, a lottery is performed by the image selection lottery unit 945, an object in the box is determined, and a box discovery image FG is displayed. In FIG. 24, the appearance rate of the obstruction objects EC and empty boxes corresponding to the display of the disadvantageous story image that is not advantageous for the player is 48% in total, which is advantageous for the player compared to the disadvantageous story image. The case where the appearance rate of the collection target object CM and the item IM corresponding to the display of the advantageous story image is 52% is illustrated. The probability (15/30) that the compulsory collection image AG and the item collection image IG, which are advantageous story images, are displayed according to the appearance rate, and the probability (14/30) that the disappointing image EG that is a disadvantage story image is displayed. ) And are set.

  Further, when the collection target CM is acquired, the display control unit 942 displays the forced collection image AG next to the box discovery image FG, and acquires the collection target CM regardless of the player's selection. The case where a new function addition image NG indicating that a new performance function has been added is displayed. Moreover, the display control part 942 has illustrated the case where the item collection image IG is displayed next to the box discovery image FG, when the item IM is acquired.

  In this way, the collection target CM is collected, and when the disadvantage story image is displayed, the added presentation function is canceled, or a penalty such as a one-off break is provided. On the other hand, by including a setting that is disadvantageous to the game, it is possible to improve the game performance and enjoy the game for a longer time.

  In addition, this invention is not restricted to the said embodiment, For example, you may deform | transform and implement as described below. In this case, each configuration described below may be applied to the above embodiment, or a plurality of configurations described below may be combined and applied to the above embodiment.

  (1) In the above embodiment, the new effect function is not executed in the variable display until the condition for adding the new effect function as the predetermined effect provision condition is satisfied, and the effect provision condition is satisfied. In addition, the configuration in which the effect by the new effect function added in the subsequent variable display is executed has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a new effect function is added as a predetermined effect provision condition for at least some effects. It is also possible to generate a high probability period in which a predetermined effect is executed with a higher probability after the condition is satisfied than when the condition is satisfied.

  In the above-described embodiment, a description has been given of a configuration in which when a condition for adding a new effect function as a predetermined effect provision condition is satisfied, an effect by a new effect function added in subsequent variable display is executed. However, the period during which the effect by the new effect function is executed may be a finite period such as the next big hit occurrence or the execution of the variable display for a predetermined number of times (eg, 100 times).

  In the above embodiment, the appearance rate is set for each animal character DC, but it is not always necessary to make the appearance rate different for every animal character DC, and the same or the same for some or all animal characters DC. The appearance rate may be set.

  In the above-described embodiment, as a result of the simple lottery by the image selection lottery unit 945, a battle image VG that ultimately wins with a predetermined selection probability or a battle image LG that eventually loses is selected. However, other elements may be added. For example, you may make it change a winning rate with the combination of the animal character DC to fight. In this case, the image selection lottery unit 945 performs the lottery with the selection probability corresponding to the opponent. Thereby, since the winning percentage changes depending on the selection of the character selected as the partner, the game performance can be improved, and the game can be enjoyed by the player.

  In the above embodiment, the case where the animal character DC is collected will be described. However, even if the animal character DC is not collected, an effect function is added when the first animal is captured or when the battle is won. May be. Moreover, when the grant conditions are satisfied for all the animal characters DC, it is also possible to give a new performance function as a privilege (complete privilege) different from the grant conditions set for each animal character DC. For example, as another privilege, a game that is different from the story image for the animal character DC that picks up and collects the objects in the box BX described above may be added.

  In the above embodiment, the case where the player-side character JC is played against the enemy-side animal character DC is described. However, it is not necessary to play the battle, and the animal character DC is simply captured, treasure, etc. You may make it collect collection objects, such as this object.

  In the above embodiment, the notification function in the reach state is added as a new effect function when the grant condition is satisfied, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, a new effect image is displayed between the variable displays. It is also possible to add other effects such as adding new characters or decorative characters to the variable display, or changing the character's clothes.

  In the above embodiment, the captured animal character DC does not have to participate in the battle, and only the character belonging to the player side and the enemy side character can battle each other from the beginning. There are no restrictions on the characters on the player side and the enemy side, and various characters such as a fancy animal that does not actually exist and a character that imitates a real person can be used.

  Furthermore, in the above-described embodiment, the real notice character 601 appears when the slide door unit 602 opens. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the place, method, and production where the real notice character appears. There are no restrictions on usage. For example, a real notice object provided on the game board 400 may be displayed, and the expectation degree of a big hit can be expressed by a change in appearance of the real notice object 601 (for example, eyes are shining or a mouth is opened). You may produce it. In addition, the real notification object 601 does not necessarily need to be movable, and the real notification object 601 may be configured by a device arranged at a fixed position. In this case, the real notification object 601 is displayed on the display screen. When the collection target corresponding to 601 is displayed, the character before the change moves toward the side on which the real notice character 601 is provided, and the real notice character 601 is changed into a shape after the change. Alternatively, the real notification object 601 can be changed into a plurality of shapes, for example, a shape imitating different characters on the front side and the back side, and turning to change to a character arranged on the back side. The production may be executable.

  In the above-described embodiment, the box BX that is a clue of the collection object is found and the contents of the box are confirmed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, a testimony of a villager is used as a clue of the collection object. A configuration may be adopted in which the collection object CM and the obstruction object EC appear on the ground. It is also possible to pick up the collection object CM that has fallen directly on the roadside.

  Furthermore, in the above-described embodiment, the contents of the box are configured to include the item IM and the obstruction object EC other than the collection target. However, for example, it may be only a collection target or an empty box.

  (2) You may implement this invention in the pachinko machine etc. of a type different from the said embodiment. For example, it may be implemented as a pachinko machine in which the big hit expectation value is increased until the big hit state is generated a plurality of times (for example, twice or three times) including the big hit. Further, it may be implemented as a pachinko machine that enters a special gaming state on the condition that a ball wins a predetermined area after a big hit symbol is displayed. Moreover, you may implement in the enclosed pachinko machine with which a ball | bowl circulates. Further, in addition to the pachinko machine, the present invention may be implemented as various game machines such as an arrangement ball type pachinko machine and a sparrow ball. Further, the present invention is not limited to a pachinko machine and may be applied to a slot machine, or may be applied to a game machine such as a parrot of a type in which a pachinko machine and a slot machine are integrated.

<Invention extracted from the above embodiment>
Hereinafter, the characteristics of the invention group extracted from the above-described embodiment will be described while showing problems and effects as necessary. In the following, for easy understanding, the corresponding configuration in each of the above embodiments is appropriately shown in parentheses, but is not limited to the specific configuration shown in parentheses. In addition, the meanings and examples of terms described in each feature may be applied as the meanings and examples of terms described in other features described in the same wording.

  In conventional gaming machines, it is common to provide a variety of variable display effects, including visual and auditory display images and sound effects, to entertain the game for the player. By setting, the player is motivated to play the game (see, for example, JP-A-2005-074175).

  In such a conventional gaming machine, there is a possibility that there is still room for improvement in the configuration for selecting and executing a plurality of types of effects set in the gaming machine.

<Feature 10>
Lottery means (main control board 920) for executing a predetermined lottery when a predetermined start condition is satisfied;
Identification information display means (decorative symbol display device 479) for displaying variation of identification information when the predetermined start condition is satisfied, and displaying a stop result according to the lottery result by the lottery means;
A game state control means (main control board 920) for performing control to generate a specific game state advantageous to the player when a predetermined lottery result is derived by the lottery means;
When a lottery result different from the predetermined lottery result is derived by the lottery means and a predetermined performance provision condition is satisfied, a predetermined story image is displayed during execution of the variation display, Effect execution means (sub-control board 940) that generates a valid period in which a predetermined effect can be executed in the variable display executed after the variable display in which the predetermined story image is displayed, or a high probability period during which the predetermined effect is likely to be executed. ) And a gaming machine.

  According to the gaming machine described in feature 10, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can suitably execute an effect set in the gaming machine. That is, even if it is a lottery result that does not generate a specific gaming state advantageous to the player, there is a possibility that a new performance function may be given, and the provision of the new performance function is given for a predetermined story image. It can be suggested to the player by the display. Therefore, as the game progresses, there is a high possibility that a new production will be added, and even if the game continues, it is easy to add a variety of game characteristics, and it is easy to add games to the player with one game machine You can entertain for a long time.

  In the gaming machine described in the feature 10, the start condition is satisfied, for example, when a game ball enters the entrance (the entrance of the start winning device 431) or when a game medium necessary for one game is inserted. The case where the start operation means such as the start lever is operated is exemplified.

  In addition, the high probability period during which a predetermined effect is likely to be executed means that the execution probability of the predetermined effect is high as compared to a variable display before the predetermined effect provision condition is satisfied or before the high probability period. It is good also as a period.

  The identification information display means displays a stop result of a predetermined combination of a plurality of identification information when a predetermined lottery result is derived, and the predetermined story image is being displayed in a variable manner. It may be an image that is displayed when a reach state is formed that constitutes a part of a predetermined combination.

  In addition, the identification information may be a single symbol or a combination of a plurality of symbols, and is not limited to symbols, and other information such as information based on the character's posture may be used as long as the player can identify the resulting information. It may be information.

<Feature 11>
In the gaming machine according to feature 10,
A plurality of types of effects are set as the predetermined effects,
Different predetermined story images corresponding to the plurality of types of effects are configured to be displayed when an effect provision condition for each effect is satisfied,
As the predetermined story image, a story image for acquiring a predetermined collection target is displayed,
The predetermined effect is an effect determined in advance corresponding to the type of the predetermined collection target,
The production execution means is a predetermined collection during execution of the variable display when a lottery result different from the predetermined lottery result is derived by the lottery means and a predetermined production provision condition is satisfied. An effective period in which a narrative image for acquiring a target is displayed and a predetermined effect corresponding to the type of the acquired predetermined collection target can be executed in the variable display executed after the variable display for displaying the predetermined narrative image Or a game machine that generates a high probability period during which the predetermined performance is likely to be executed.

  According to the gaming machine described in feature 11, when various story images are displayed as the game progresses, a predetermined collection target is acquired by the story image, and a predetermined effect is obtained according to the type of the predetermined collection target. Is executed. For this reason, even if the game period in which the specific game state does not occur continues for a long time, the game does not become monotonous, and the game can be enjoyed for a long time.

  The predetermined collection target is exemplified by a predetermined character such as a person or an animal, or a predetermined object such as a car or a jewel. The acquisition of a predetermined collection target includes a case where the predetermined collection target is a player's character in the story, or a case where the predetermined collection target accompanies the player's character in the story. .

<Feature 12>
In the gaming machine according to feature 10 or feature 11,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein, as the predetermined effect, an effect that is executed only when the variation display is a lottery result in which the specific gaming state occurs is set.

  According to the gaming machine described in the feature 12, since the advance notice in the change display changes as the game progresses, the player can enjoy the game for a long time without getting tired even if the game is continued.

<Feature 13>
In the gaming machine according to any one of features 10 to 12,
When the lottery means derives a lottery result that is different from the predetermined lottery result, and when the effect provision condition corresponding to a predetermined character is satisfied as the predetermined effect provision condition, the predetermined story image As the predetermined character appears, a first advantageous story image expressing an advantageous situation preset for the predetermined character is displayed,
A second advantageous story expressing an advantageous situation set in advance for the predetermined character when the predetermined lottery result is derived by the lottery means after an effect provision condition corresponding to the predetermined character is established Display an image,
When the lottery means derives a lottery result that is different from the predetermined lottery result, and the predetermined effect granting condition is not satisfied, the predetermined granting condition is not satisfied. A gaming machine characterized in that it displays a story image preset for a character and at least partly different from the first story image and the second story image. .

  According to the gaming machine described in the feature 13, it is possible to display the advantageous story image not only when the lottery result by the lottery means is won but also when the lottery is wrong. For this reason, while increasing the display frequency of the advantageous tale image from which a privilege is provided for the player, the frequency of displaying the disadvantage narrative image can be reduced. Therefore, the opportunity for the player to be discouraged by the game can be reduced, and the game can be played comfortably for a long time.

<Feature 14>
In the gaming machine according to feature 13,
As the first advantageous story image and the second advantageous story image, substantially the same image is set as viewed from the player,
The display means displays a second advantageous story image that is substantially the same as the first advantageous story image when the lottery result of the specific gaming state is derived by the lottery means, and then displays the lottery result. A gaming machine characterized by displaying a corresponding variable display stop result.

  According to the gaming machine described in the feature 14, since the same advantageous story image as that in the case where the lottery in which the specific gaming state occurs is not selected is also displayed in the case of winning, until the final change display is stopped. The player cannot know whether the player has won or not, and the player can further enjoy a game with a variable display.

<Feature 15>
In the gaming machine according to any one of features 10 to 14,
As the predetermined story image, at least a story image that captures a character or object that is set to satisfy the predetermined performance provision condition by being captured by a predetermined number of collections by a plurality of variable displays is provided. A gaming machine characterized by that.

  According to the gaming machine described in the feature 15, it is possible to lengthen the time until the production function is added, and to allow the player to enjoy the game for a long time across the variable display of many times. Since the number of characters or objects increases step by step as the game is played, it is possible to easily continue the game with one gaming machine.

<Feature 16>
In the gaming machine according to any one of features 10 to 15,
As the predetermined story image, a plurality of kinds of story images in which different characters are set are provided,
In the effective period or the high probability period after the plurality of types of story images are displayed, the effect execution means performs a plurality of types of predetermined effects corresponding to a plurality of characters for one variation display. A gaming machine that is configured to be executable.

  According to the gaming machine described in the feature 16, since a plurality of different types of effects set for each character can be executed in one variation display, only a time corresponding to the number of times of gaming in a short period remains behind. Even in such a situation, the player can increase the possibility of visually recognizing the effect by the provided effect function, and can make the player enjoy the game for a long time.

<Feature 17>
In the gaming machine according to any one of features 10 to 16,
An input means capable of inputting information by the player;
When an ending operation corresponding to the end of the game is executed by the input means, the effect giving information corresponding to the predetermined effect type that is the effective period or the high probability period is stored or output, and the gaming machine An amusement machine, comprising: an effect reproduction means capable of reproducing a predetermined type of effect when the end operation is executed after the power is turned off.

  According to the gaming machine described in the feature 18, since the added effect can be continued from the next game without being reset, it becomes a motivation to repeatedly play the game on the same game machine, and it is easy to make a repeater. can do.

<Feature 20>
Lottery means (main control board 920) for executing a predetermined lottery when a predetermined start condition is satisfied;
Identification information display means (decorative symbol display device 479) that displays a variation of a plurality of types of identification information when the predetermined start condition is satisfied, and displays a stop result according to the lottery result by the lottery means;
Gaming state control means for performing control to generate a specific gaming state advantageous to the player when a predetermined lottery result is derived by the lottery means;
A predetermined story image for acquiring a predetermined collection target including at least a part of a plurality of types of identification information constituting the variable display during the execution of the variable display when the predetermined effect imparting condition is satisfied; Effect execution means (sub-control board) that generates an effective period in which a predetermined effect can be executed in a variable display executed after the variable display in which the predetermined story image is displayed, or a high probability period during which the predetermined effect is easily executed. 940).

  According to the gaming machine described in the feature 20, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can suitably execute an effect set in the gaming machine. That is, it is possible to suggest to the player that a predetermined effect can be executed through a story image that acquires at least a part of the identification information as a collection target. For this reason, the stop result in the variable display of the identification information every time can also be provided to the player as information on the feasibility of executing the predetermined effect, and the monotonous game can be easily wiped out.

<Feature 21>
In the gaming machine according to feature 20,
It has an input means that allows players to input information,
The effect execution means displays a predetermined story image corresponding to the selected collection target when an operation of selecting a part of the collection targets from the plurality of collection targets acquired by the input means is executed. A gaming machine characterized by

  According to the gaming machine described in the feature 21, not only the collection target is acquired, but also the selection of the production that matches the preference of the player can be performed by selecting the acquired collection target. In addition to acquiring the game object, it is possible to make it easy to add the gameability that is hard to get tired by relating the acquisition of the collection target to the variable display executed many times.

<Feature 22>
In the gaming machine according to the feature 20 or the feature 21,
The predetermined story image is constituted by the victory story image among a victory story image in which the player side character wins over the enemy side character and a defeat story image in which the player side character loses to the enemy side character,
A gaming machine, wherein when a victory story image is displayed, a captured image that a player can capture and acquire an enemy character is displayed.

  According to the gaming machine described in the feature 22, the character can be captured only when winning the battle, and regardless of whether the lottery result is true or not, the player can visually recognize the victory story image and increase the chance of visually recognizing the victory story image. This makes it easy to wipe out monotonous game play.

<Feature 23>
In the gaming machine according to any one of features 20 to 22,
A gaming machine characterized in that the probability of acquiring the predetermined collection target differs according to at least one of the number of stops and the stop position at which the predetermined collection target is stopped at a predetermined stop position in the variation display of the identification information.

  According to the gaming machine described in the feature 23, since at least one of the stop number and the stop position of the identification information is related to the possibility of acquiring a predetermined collection target, the lottery result It is possible to add a game property other than the right and wrong and easily provide a game property that does not get tired for a long time.

<Feature 24>
In the gaming machine according to any one of features 20 to 23,
The low probability appearance collection target and the high probability appearance collection target with different appearance rates are set as the predetermined collection target,
A game characterized in that a variation display in which a low probability collection target with a low appearance rate appears is more likely to be a lottery result in which the specific gaming state occurs than a variation display in which a high probability collection target has appeared. Machine.

  According to the gaming machine described in the feature 24, since the appearance of a frequently appearing collection target and an appearance target such as a rare character rarely seen is related to the lottery result, a game when the appearance of the appearing collection target is viewed. The player's reaction can be further sharpened, and the game of acquiring the collection target can be further enjoyed.

<Feature 25>
In the gaming machine according to any one of features 20 to 24,
It has an input means that allows players to input information,
Probability that the effect execution means displays a predetermined story image according to the selected collection target when an operation of selecting a part of the collection target from a plurality of collection targets acquired by the input means is executed A gaming machine characterized by having different numbers.

  According to the gaming machine described in the feature 25, since the probability that a predetermined story image is displayed changes depending on the player's selection, the player's sense of self-reliance on whether or not to add a production can be enhanced. Can be even more entertaining.

<Feature 26>
In the gaming machine according to any one of features 20 to 25,
Victory story image in which the player-side character wins the enemy-side character in accordance with the combination of the player-side character selected from the characters captured as the predetermined collection target and the opponent-side enemy character And a selection rate of the defeat story image that the player side character loses to the enemy side character.

  According to the gaming machine described in the feature 26, since the selection rate changes depending on the player's selection, the game performance can be improved and the player can be more enjoyed.

  Note that the change in the selection rate may be constant without corresponding to the lottery result by the lottery means, whereby the regularity with respect to the battle between the selected player character and the enemy character is constant. It is possible to reduce the difference between the player's prediction of the battle result in the performance using the character and the actual result.

<Feature 27>
In the gaming machine according to any one of features 20 to 26,
Predetermined complete benefits that are not granted in the acquisition of some of the multiple types of collection targets when a predetermined completion condition for capturing a plurality of types of collection targets set in advance is set. A gaming machine characterized by providing

  According to the gaming machine described in the feature 27, it is possible to give the player the pleasure that the complete condition that takes time until the condition of capturing a plurality of types of collection targets is satisfied, and the player can play the game with the same gaming machine. Can be entertained for a long time.

<Feature 30>
Lottery means (main control board 920) for executing a predetermined lottery when a predetermined start condition is satisfied;
Identification information display means (decorative symbol display device 479) that displays a variation of a plurality of types of identification information when the predetermined start condition is satisfied, and displays a stop result according to the lottery result by the lottery means;
A game state control means (main control board 920) for performing control to generate a specific game state advantageous to the player when a predetermined lottery result is derived by the lottery means;
A predetermined story image for acquiring a predetermined collection target including at least a part of a plurality of types of identification information constituting the variable display during the execution of the variable display when the predetermined effect imparting condition is satisfied; Effect execution means (sub-control board) that generates an effective period in which a predetermined effect can be executed in a variable display executed after the variable display in which the predetermined story image is displayed, or a high probability period during which the predetermined effect is easily executed. 940),
Decoration means (real notification object 601) that is formed in the same or corresponding shape as at least a part of the predetermined collection object and can change its appearance by at least one of a displacement operation and a mode change;
Decoration control means (sub-control board 940) that performs control to change the appearance of the decoration means when a predetermined collection object that is the same as or corresponds to the decoration means is acquired as the predetermined story image A gaming machine characterized by comprising:

  According to the gaming machine described in the feature 30, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can suitably execute an effect set in the gaming machine. That is, the appearance of the substantial decoration means changes by acquiring the predetermined collection target that was visually recognized in the image, and a new effect as a predetermined effect becomes feasible or executed along with the change in the appearance. It becomes easy. For this reason, it is easy to understand the player through the appearance of the decoration means that a new performance is feasible or easy to execute, and the game can be executed in anticipation of the execution of a new performance. Thus, it is possible to enhance the enjoyment of the game in which the player captures a predetermined collection target.

<Feature 31>
In the gaming machine according to feature 30,
The game machine characterized in that the decoration means outputs a lottery result of the lottery means corresponding to the variation display in a midway of the variation display so that the player can recognize it.

  According to the gaming machine described in the feature 31, it is possible to add an effect function of notifying a lottery result using decoration means related to a predetermined collection target captured by the player, and the player captures the predetermined collection target. You can enhance your enjoyment.

<Feature 32>
In the gaming machine according to the feature 30 or the feature 31,
The predetermined collection object is configured to be able to be displayed in a mode that has been captured in the predetermined story image and then changed to another form different from that before capture,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the decoration means is formed in a shape common to at least a part of the predetermined collection target after changing to the different form.

  According to the gaming machine described in the feature 32, it is possible to visually recognize the decoration means of another form in which the form of the predetermined collection target that has been viewed in the image is changed as an entity, so that the player is specially aware of the change in the appearance of the decoration means. A feeling can be made and the pleasure that a player captures a character can be further enhanced.

<Feature 33>
In the gaming machine according to any one of features 30 to 32,
The predetermined collection object is configured to be able to be displayed in a mode changed to another form different from that before capture after being captured by a predetermined number of times by a plurality of fluctuation displays.
The decoration means is arranged at a position overlapping the front side or the back side of the display position displaying the aspect changed to the different form after capturing the predetermined number of grants, and after the change to the different form, A gaming machine having a shape common to at least a part of a predetermined collection target.

  According to the gaming machine described in the feature 33, the process of changing the predetermined collection target to another form is displayed as an image, and the other form thereafter is easily understood by the player in a state in which it is fixed by the appearance of the decoration means. Can show.

<Feature 40>
Lottery means (main control board 920) for executing a predetermined lottery when a predetermined start condition is satisfied;
Identification information display means (decorative symbol display device 479) that displays a variation of a plurality of types of identification information when the predetermined start condition is satisfied, and displays a stop result according to the lottery result by the lottery means;
A game state control means (main control board 920) for performing control to generate a specific game state advantageous to the player when a predetermined lottery result is derived by the lottery means;
When a predetermined effect provision condition is satisfied, a predetermined story image for acquiring a predetermined collection target is displayed, and a predetermined effect can be executed in a variation display executed after the variation display in which the predetermined story image is displayed. Effect execution means (sub control board 940) for generating a valid period or a high probability period in which the predetermined effect is likely to be executed
A gaming machine, comprising: acquisition target display means capable of displaying the acquired predetermined collection object in a recognizable manner after the predetermined collection object is acquired.

  According to the gaming machine described in the feature 40, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can suitably execute an effect set in the gaming machine. That is, the acquired predetermined collection object can be displayed by the acquisition object display means, so that the player can execute a new effect or is easy to execute, or The types of effects that can be executed can be shown to the player in an easy-to-understand manner through the acquisition target display means, and the game can be easily executed in anticipation of execution of a new effect.

<Feature 41>
In the gaming machine according to feature 40,
If the predetermined effect deletion condition is satisfied after the predetermined effect provision condition is satisfied, an image having at least a part in common with the predetermined story image is displayed and then a predetermined disturbing object is added and added. A game machine comprising an effect deleting means for deleting at least a part of the predetermined effect.

  According to the gaming machine described in the feature 41, it is possible to prevent all the effect functions from being added and the saturation state to be continued by deleting the added effect, and to allow the player to enjoy the game for a long time. Can do.

  Note that at least one feature described in the features 10 to 41 may be applied in combination with any one or a plurality of features. The basic configuration of the gaming machine to which the above-described features can be applied is shown below.

  Pachinko machine: launch operation means operated by a player, game ball launch means for launching a game ball based on the operation of the launch operation means, a passage section for guiding the launched game ball to a predetermined game area, A gaming machine that includes each gaming component arranged in a gaming area, and gives a bonus to a player when a gaming ball passes through a predetermined passing portion of each gaming component.

  A spinning machine such as a slot machine: the rotation of the circulating body is started based on the operation of the start operation means, the rotation of the circulating body is stopped based on the operation of the stop operation means, and the player is made according to the pattern after the stop. A gaming machine that grants bonuses.

  As described above, the present invention is suitable for a gaming machine such as a ball game machine.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 100 ... Pachinko machine, 260, 261 ... Input operation device, 479 ... Decoration design display device, 920 ... Main control board, 940 ... Sub control board, 946 ... Story display part, BX ... Box, CC ... Acquisition heart-ball display column, CG1, CG2 ... change image, CM ... collection object, DC ... animal character, FG ... box discovery image, GG ... captured image, HG ... winning image, IG ... item collection image, JC, LC ... human character, VG, LG ... competition image

Claims (2)

Lottery means for executing a predetermined lottery when a predetermined start condition is satisfied;
Identification information display means for displaying variation of identification information when the predetermined start condition is satisfied, and displaying a stop result according to the lottery result by the lottery means;
Gaming state control means for performing control to generate a specific gaming state advantageous to the player when a predetermined lottery result is derived by the lottery means;
When a lottery result different from the predetermined lottery result is derived by the lottery means and a predetermined performance provision condition is satisfied, a predetermined story image is displayed during execution of the variation display, There is provided an effect execution means for generating an effective period in which a predetermined effect can be executed in the variable display executed after the variable display in which the predetermined story image is displayed, or a high probability period in which the predetermined effect is easily executed. A gaming machine characterized by that.   The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the gaming machine is a pachinko gaming machine.