JP2019162296A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of executing a performance for further enhancing interest in a game.SOLUTION: A game machine includes privilege granting means for granting privilege to a player in satisfaction of a predetermined granting condition, and grant suggestive performance execution means capable of executing a granting suggestive performance for suggesting a possibility of granting of privilege, can execute a plurality of types of performances as granting suggestive performances, and can execute an explanation performance for explaining contents regarding a predetermined type of performance from among a plurality of types of granting suggestive performances. Even if the explanation performance is executed, a granting suggestive performance of a type explained in the explanation performance concerned is executable.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 16

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine (pachinko machine) that plays a game by firing a game ball toward a game area formed on a game board.

  There is known a gaming machine that plays a game by firing a game ball toward a game area formed on the game board. In such a gaming machine, when a predetermined grant condition is satisfied, a privilege is granted to the player. For example, when a game ball enters a start opening provided in the game area, identification information (for example, a special symbol) is variably displayed, and when the identification information is stopped and displayed in a specific manner (for example, a big hit symbol), There is a gaming machine that performs a specific game (for example, a big hit game or the like) in which the variable entrance is ready to enter.

  In such a gaming machine, it is common to perform various effects. For example, in the gaming machine that performs the specific game described above, during the variation display of the identification information, an effect of displaying the character is performed in order to suggest the possibility that the identification information is displayed in a specific mode (Patent Document 1). .

JP 2008-178756 A

  However, the above-described conventional technique is a technique well-known to general players, and there is a problem that it is not possible to sufficiently enhance the gaming interest.

  The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of performing an effect that further enhances the gaming interest.

In order to solve at least a part of the problems described above, the gaming machine of the present invention employs the following configuration. That is,
A privilege granting means for granting a privilege to a player when a predetermined grant condition is established;
An application suggestion effect execution means capable of executing an application suggestion effect that suggests the possibility of granting the privilege;
With
A plurality of types of effects can be executed as the assignment suggestion effects,
About a predetermined type of production among the plurality of types of indication suggestion production, an explanation production that explains the contents can be executed,
Even if the privilege is given to a player, the explanation effect can be executed.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to produce an effect that further enhances the gaming interest.

It is a front view of the pachinko machine of a present Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the board surface structure of the game board of a present Example. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the control circuit in the pachinko machine of a present Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structure of the segment display part of a present Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the number of round games in the jackpot game of a present Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the game state after the end of the big hit game of a present Example. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates the display content of the production display apparatus 41 of a present Example. It is a flowchart which shows the game control process performed by CPU of the main control board of a present Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows notionally the fluctuation pattern selection table of a present Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the kind of fluctuation pattern selection table of a present Example. It is a flowchart which shows the presentation control process performed by CPU of the sub control board of a present Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the process corresponding to the reception command of CPU of the sub control board of a present Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows a mode that the race production of a present Example is performed. It is explanatory drawing which shows the jackpot expectation degree of the race production of a present Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows a mode that the "description effect" of a present Example is performed. It is explanatory drawing which shows a mode that the "development effect" of a present Example is performed. It is explanatory drawing which shows the development expectation degree by the content of the "execution suggestion effect" of a present Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the development expectation degree by the content of the "execution suggestion effect" of a present Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the correspondence of the scene displayed by the "description effect" of a present Example, and the start scene of a race effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the development expectation degree by the content of the "description effect" of a present Example.

  In order to clarify the contents of the present invention described above, an embodiment in which the present invention is applied to a pachinko machine (game machine) of a type called “seven machine” or “digipachi” will be described. In the embodiment, unless otherwise specified, the right side is expressed as “right” and the left side is expressed as “left” when facing the front of the pachinko machine.

The following examples will be described in the following order.
A. Pachinko machine configuration:
A-1. Configuration on the front side of the device:
A-2. Game board configuration:
A-3. Configuration of control circuit:
B. Game contents:
C. Game control processing:
D. Production control processing:
E. Race production:
F. Instructional production:
F-1. Outline of explanation production:
F-2. Significance of explanation production:
G. Development direction:
G-1. Outline of development:
G-2. Development details:

A. Pachinko machine configuration:
A-1. Configuration on the front side of the device:
FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 1, a front frame 4 is provided on the front portion of the pachinko machine 1. One end (the left side in FIG. 1) of the front frame 4 is pivotally supported so as to be rotatable with respect to the middle frame 3. A game board 20 (see FIG. 2) is detachably attached to the front side of the middle frame 3, and when the front frame 4 is rotated (opened) to the front side of the pachinko machine 1 with respect to the middle frame 3, The game board 20 is exposed. One end (the left side in FIG. 1) of the middle frame 3 is pivotally supported with respect to the main body frame 2. The main body frame 2 is a substantially rectangular frame formed by assembling wooden plate-like members, and forms an outer frame of the pachinko machine 1.

  A window portion 4a is formed at a substantially central portion of the front frame 4, and a transparent plate 4b such as a glass plate is fitted into the window portion 4a. The player can visually recognize the game area of the game board 20 arranged on the back side through the window portion 4a (transparent plate 4b). Further, a small window portion 4c is formed at the lower right of the window portion 4a in the front frame 4, and a transparent plate 4d such as a synthetic resin plate is fitted into the small window portion 4c. The player can visually recognize the segment display part of the game board 20 arranged on the back side through the small window part 4c (transparent plate 4d). As will be described in detail later, the segment display unit is a display unit that displays information related to a game by a combination of a plurality of LEDs.

  An upper lamp 5a is provided above the window 4a in the front frame 4, a right side lamp 5b is provided on the right side of the peripheral edge of the window 4a, and a left side is provided on the left side of the peripheral edge of the window 4a. A lamp 5c is provided. An upper speaker 6 a is provided on the front frame 4 at the upper left and right sides of the window 4 a, and a lower speaker 6 b is provided on the lower front surface of the main body frame 2. The upper lamp 5a, the right side lamp 5b, the left side lamp 5c, the upper speaker 6a, and the lower speaker 6b are driven in order to enhance a game effect.

  An upper plate part 7 is provided below the window part 4 a in the front frame 4. In the upper plate part 7, game balls lent out through the card unit 242 (see FIG. 3) and game balls paid out from the pachinko machine 1 are stored. In addition, a lower tray portion 8 is provided below the upper tray portion 7, and a game ball lent out beyond the capacity of the upper tray portion 7 or a game paid out exceeding the capacity of the upper tray portion 7. The ball is stored.

  A firing handle 9 is provided on the right side of the lower plate portion 8 in the front frame 4. The rotation shaft of the firing handle 9 is connected to a launching device unit 261 (see FIG. 3) mounted on the back side of the firing handle 9. The launcher unit 261 is supplied with a game ball stored in the upper plate part 7. When the player rotates the launching handle 9, the rotation is transmitted to the launching device unit 261, the launching motor built in the launching device unit 261 rotates, and the game ball is launched with strength according to the rotation angle. The

  In addition, an effect button 10a that can be pressed by the player is provided at the edge of the upper plate portion 7, and a push operation and a rotation operation (rotation operation) by the player are provided to the left of the lower plate portion 8. A jog shuttle 10b is provided. Each of these effect buttons 10a and jog shuttle 10b is an effect operation unit (operation unit) operated by the player, and when operated by the player when a predetermined condition is established, a predetermined game effect is performed.

A-2. Game board configuration:
FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing a board surface configuration of the game board 20. As described above, the game board 20 is detachably attached to the front side of the middle frame 3. As shown in FIG. 2, a substantially circular game area 21 is formed at the center of the game board 20. A game ball launched from the launcher unit 261 (see FIG. 3) passes between the outer rail 22 and the inner rail 23 and is released to the game area 21, and flows down from above the game area 21. Since the game area 21 is visually recognized by the player through the window portion 4a of the front frame 4, the state of the game ball flowing down the game area 21 is naturally recognized by the player through the window portion 4a.

  An effect opening 40, which is an opening with a decoration on the periphery, is provided at the approximate center of the game area 21, and behind the effect opening 40 is an effect display constituted by a liquid crystal display. A device 41 is provided. Various images for effects can be displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 41, and the player can visually recognize the display screen of the effect display device 41 through the effect opening 40.

  Below the effect opening 40 (effect display device 41) in the game area 21, the size of the entrance is unchanged (constant), and the first start port 24 is a start port through which game balls can always enter. Is provided. The game ball that has entered the first start port 24 is guided to the back side of the game board 20 through a passage provided therein. A first start port sensor 24s (see FIG. 3) is provided in the passage inside the first start port 24, and a game ball that has entered the first start port 24 can be detected.

  Further, below the first start opening 24 in the game area 21, there is provided a second start opening 25 that is a entrance (starting opening) where the possibility of entering a game ball changes. In other words, the second starting port 25 includes an opening / closing door 26 that can be rotated in the front-rear direction of the pachinko machine 1, and the opening / closing door 26 is substantially upright so that the game ball cannot be entered (or difficult to enter). The state can be changed to an open state in which the open / close door 26 rotates to the front side of the pachinko machine 1 and a game ball can enter (or easily enter). FIG. 2 shows a state where the second start port 25 is in an open state. The game ball that has entered the second start opening 25 is guided to the back side of the game board 20 through a passage provided inside. A second start port sensor 25s (see FIG. 3) is provided in the passage inside the second start port 25, and a game ball that has entered the second start port 25 can be detected.

  Further, in the game area 21, a normal symbol operating gate 27 is provided to the right of the effect opening 40 (effect display device 41), and the passing of the game ball is detected inside the normal symbol operating gate 27. A gate sensor 27s (see FIG. 3) is provided.

  In addition, a large winning opening 28 (variable pitch opening) that is largely opened in a substantially rectangular shape is provided to the right of the first start opening 24 in the game area 21. The grand prize winning opening 28 includes an opening / closing door 29 that can be rotated in the front-rear direction of the pachinko machine 1. The opening / closing door 29 is substantially upright so that a game ball cannot enter, and the opening / closing door 29 is a pachinko machine. It is possible to change to an open state (a state where a ball can be entered) in which a game ball can enter by turning to the front side of 1. FIG. 2 shows a state where the special winning opening 28 is in an open state. The game ball that has entered the big prize opening 28 is guided to the back side of the game board 20 through a passage provided inside. A prize winning opening sensor 28s (see FIG. 3) is provided in the passage inside the prize winning opening 28, and it is possible to detect a game ball that has entered the prize winning opening 28.

  In addition, a general entrance 30 through which a game ball can enter, a windmill wheel 31 that affects the flow path of the game ball, and a number of obstacle nails (not shown) are provided around each gaming device described above. It has been. In addition, two out ports 33 are provided at the lowermost part of the game area 21 and at the lower left and lower right of the second start port 25. The first start port 24, the second start port 25, The game balls that have not entered either the big prize opening 28 or the general entrance 30 are discharged from the out port 33 to the back side of the game board 20.

  A game ball that flows down the left region of the effect opening 40 (effect display device 41) can enter the first start port 24 described above. On the other hand, a game ball flowing down the area on the right side of the effect opening 40 (effect display device 41) can enter the second start opening 25, the normal symbol operating gate 27, and the big winning opening 28 ( Or pass through). Hereinafter, launching a game ball so as to flow down the left region of the effect opening 40 (effect display device 41) is also expressed as “left-handed”, and the effect opening 40 (effect display device 41). Launching a game ball so as to flow down the area to the right of is also expressed as “right-handed”. In the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, when a game ball enters one of the first start port 24, the second start port 25, and the general entrance port 30, three game balls are given to the player. When the game ball is paid out and the game ball enters the big winning opening 28, 13 game balls are paid out to the player.

  On the lower right side of the game area 21 on the game board 20, a segment display unit 50 for displaying information related to the game by a combination of LEDs is provided. The segment display part 50 is visually recognized by the player through the small window part 4c (see FIG. 1) provided in the front frame 4. The detailed display contents of the segment display unit 50 will be described in the “B. Game contents” column described later.

A-3. Control circuit configuration:
Next, the configuration of the control circuit in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a control circuit in the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment. As shown in the figure, the control circuit of the pachinko machine 1 includes a number of control boards, various boards, relay terminal boards, and the like. Specifically, the main control board 200 that controls the basic progress of the game, the sub control board 220 that controls the game effects, and the display of images and the output of sound under the control of the sub control board 220. An audio / video control board 230 that controls the above, a lamp control board 226 that controls the light emission of the lamp under the control of the sub-control board 220, a payout control board 240 that controls the lending and payout of game balls, It is composed of a launch control board 260 for controlling the game ball. These control boards include a CPU (CPUs 201, 221, 231 and the like in FIG. 3) for executing various logical operations and calculation operations, and a ROM (ROMs 202 and 222 in FIG. 3) in which various programs and data executed by the CPU are stored. 232), a RAM (203, 223, 233, etc. in FIG. 3) in which the CPU stores temporary data during program execution, and various peripheral LSIs such as input / output circuits are connected to each other via a bus. Has been.

  The main control board 200 includes a first start port sensor 24s that detects a game ball that has entered the first start port 24, a second start port sensor 25s that detects a game ball that has entered the second start port 25, A big prize opening sensor 28s that detects a game ball that has entered the big prize opening 28, a gate sensor 27s that detects a game ball that passes through the normal symbol operating gate, and the like are connected. When the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 receives a game ball detection signal from the first start port sensor 24 s, the second start port sensor 25 s, the big prize port sensor 28 s, the gate sensor 27 s, etc., the detection signal is input. A command corresponding to the detected sensor is transmitted to the sub-control board 220, the payout control board 240, the launch control board 260, and the like.

  Further, the main control board 200 has a start opening solenoid 26m for opening / closing the opening / closing door 26 provided in the second start opening 25 (for opening and closing the second start opening 25). In addition, a prize winning solenoid 29m (for opening and closing the prize winning opening 28), a segment display unit 50, and the like are connected to open and close the opening / closing door 29 provided in the prize winning opening 28. Has been. The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 controls these operations by transmitting drive signals to the start opening solenoid 26m, the special winning opening solenoid 29m, and the segment display section 50.

  The sub-control board 220 is connected to an image / audio control board 230, a lamp control board 226, and an effect operation board 228. When the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 receives various commands from the main control board 200, it analyzes the contents of the command and performs a game effect according to the contents. That is, an output image and a command for designating output sound are transmitted to the image / sound control board 230, and an upper lamp 5a, a right side lamp 5b, and a left side lamp 5c (hereinafter, referred to as a lamp control board 226). A game effect is performed by transmitting a command for designating a light emission pattern of "various lamps 5a to 5c". When the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 detects a player's operation on the effect button 10a and the jog shuttle 10b (effect operation units 10a and 10b) via the effect operation board 228, the game effect corresponding to the operation is displayed. Do.

  The image / audio control board 230 includes a VDP 234, an image ROM 236, and an audio ROM 237 in addition to the CPU 231, the ROM 232, and the RAM 233. The image / audio control board 230 is connected to an effect display device 41, an amplifier board 224 for amplifying sound, and the like.

  When the CPU 231 of the image / audio control board 230 receives a command from the sub-control board 220, it instructs the VDP 234 to display an image corresponding to the command. The VDP 234 reads out image data (for example, sprite data or moving image data) used for displaying the instructed image from the image ROM 236, generates an image, and outputs the image to the display screen of the effect display device 41. When the CPU 231 of the image / audio control board 230 receives a command from the sub-control board 220, it reads out the audio data corresponding to the command from the audio ROM 237, and outputs the audio based on the audio data via the amplifier board 224. Output from the upper speaker 6a and the lower speaker 6b (hereinafter also referred to as “various speakers 6a, 6b”).

  Connected to the payout control board 240 are a ball lending button 241 (not shown in FIG. 1) provided on the upper plate part 7, a card unit 242 arranged in parallel with the pachinko machine 1, a payout motor 243, and the like. When the ball lending button 241 is operated, this signal is transmitted to the card unit 242 via the payout control board 240. The card unit 242 drives the payout motor 243 to rent out game balls while communicating data with the payout control board 240. Also, when a payout command for instructing payout of a game ball is received from the main control board 200, the payout motor 243 is driven to pay out the game ball.

  In addition, a launch control board 260 is connected to the payout control board 240, and the launch control board 260 detects that the launch motor 262 for launching a game ball or a player touches the launch handle 9. A launcher unit 261 having a touch switch 263 and the like is connected. When the launch control board 260 detects that the player is touching the launch handle 9 via the touch switch 263, the launch control board 260 drives the launch motor 262, thereby playing the game ball with strength according to the rotation angle of the launch handle 9. Fire.

B. Game contents:
In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the game proceeds as follows. When the shooting handle 9 is rotated in a state where the game balls are stored in the upper plate part 7, the game balls stored in the upper plate unit 7 are supplied to the shooting device unit 261 one by one, using FIG. The game area 21 is fired. Since the strength of launching the game ball corresponds to the rotation angle of the firing handle 9, the player can cause the game ball to flow down to a desired area by changing the rotation angle of the launch handle 9. For example, a game ball is fired so as to flow down the left area of the effect opening 40 (effect display device 41), or the right of the effect opening 40 (effect display device 41). A game ball can be fired (right-handed) so as to flow down the area.

<Fluctuation display of special symbols>
As described above with reference to FIG. 2, a left-handed game ball can enter the first start port 24. A left-handed game ball enters the first start port 24, and when the entered game ball is detected by the first start port sensor 24s, a predetermined determination random number (such as a jackpot determination random number described later) is acquired. Then, the jackpot determination is performed based on the determination random number to determine whether it is a jackpot or not. Based on the result of the jackpot determination, the first special symbol (hereinafter also referred to as “first special symbol”) is variably displayed and then stopped. Further, as described above with reference to FIG. 2, a right-handed game ball can enter the second start opening 25. A right-handed game ball enters the second start opening 25, and when the entered game ball is detected by the second start opening sensor 25s, a predetermined determination random number (such as a big hit determination random number described later) is acquired. Then, the jackpot determination is performed based on the determination random number to determine whether it is a jackpot or not. Then, based on the result of the jackpot determination, the second special symbol (hereinafter also referred to as “second special symbol”) is variably displayed and then stopped. Here, the first special drawing and the second special drawing will be described.

  FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing the segment display unit 50 in an enlarged manner. As described above, the segment display unit 50 is provided at the lower right of the game area 21 in the game board 20 (see FIG. 2), and the player can display the segment through the small window 4c (see FIG. 1) of the front frame 4. The part 50 is visible. As shown in FIG. 4, the segment display unit 50 is provided with a first special figure display unit 51 for displaying the first special figure and a second special figure display part 52 for displaying the second special figure. Eight LEDs are arranged on each of these display portions. The first special figure and the second special figure (hereinafter referred to collectively as “special symbols” unless they are particularly distinguished from each other) are obtained by switching the LEDs to be lit among the eight LEDs on each display unit. The display is variably displayed, and the display is stopped by turning on a predetermined LED among the eight LEDs. In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, 101 types of symbols such as jackpot symbols 1 to 100 and off symbol 101 can be stopped and displayed as the first special symbol, and jackpot symbols 201 to 300, symbol off symbol can be displayed as the second special symbol. 301 types of 101 types of symbols can be stopped and displayed. Moreover, these types of symbols can be identified by the difference in the combination of LEDs to be lit. If the result of the jackpot determination based on the game ball entering the first starting port 24 (hereinafter also referred to as “big hit determination for the first special figure”) is a big hit, the first special figure is the big hit symbol 1 If the result of the jackpot determination for the first special figure is out of place, the first special figure is out and displayed as a stop with the symbol 101. In addition, when the result of the jackpot determination based on the game ball entering the second start opening 25 (hereinafter also referred to as “big hit determination for the second special figure”) is a big hit, the second special figure is the big hit symbol When the result of the big hit determination for the second special figure is out of place, the second special figure is out and is stopped and displayed with the symbol 301. Thus, when the special symbol (the first special symbol or the second special symbol) is stopped and displayed as the big hit symbol or the off symbol, the state in which the symbol is stopped and displayed is determined until a predetermined time elapses in order to confirm the stopped symbol. A display to be maintained (hereinafter also referred to as “definite display”) is performed. In the following, a game from when a special symbol starts to display a variation until the predetermined variation time is over and the special symbol is confirmed and displayed as a jackpot symbol or an out-of-sequence symbol, that is, one game. The game until the result of the variation display is obtained is also expressed as “symbol variation game”.

<Big hit game>
When the first special figure or the second special figure is stopped and displayed with any of the big win symbols, the big hit game in which the round game in which the big winning opening 28 is opened is started a plurality of times. As described above with reference to FIG. 2, a right-handed game ball can enter the big winning opening 28, so that a right-hand hit is made during the big hit game.

  In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the number of round games in one big hit game differs depending on the type of the big hit symbol that is stopped and displayed. That is, as shown in FIG. 5A, when the first special figure is stopped and displayed with the jackpot symbol 1 to 50 (when the first special figure is stopped and displayed with the jackpot symbol, there is a 50% probability). When a 4-round jackpot game in which four round games are performed and the first special figure is stopped and displayed with the big-hit symbols 51 to 90 (40 when the first special figure is stopped and displayed with the big-hit symbol) If the first special figure is stopped and displayed with the jackpot symbol 91-94 (the first special figure is stopped with the jackpot symbol). If the first special figure is stopped and displayed with the big hit symbol 95-100 (7% round game), the 7 round big hit game will be performed. 16% chance to stop display with jackpot symbol) 16 round big hit game that round game is done is done. In addition, as shown in FIG. 5B, when the second special figure is stopped and displayed with the jackpot symbol 201-250 (when the second special figure is stopped and displayed with the big jackpot symbol, there is a 50% probability). 4 round jackpot game is played, and if the second special figure is stopped and displayed on the jackpot symbol 251 to 290 (the probability is 40% if the second special figure is stopped and displayed on the big jackpot symbol) When the second special figure is stopped and displayed with the jackpot symbol 291 to 294 (when the second special figure is stopped and displayed with the jackpot symbol, there is a 4% probability) When the second special figure is stopped and displayed with the big hit symbol 295 to 300 (when the second special figure is stopped and displayed with the big hit symbol, there is a 6% probability), a 16 round big hit game is played.

  In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, one round game ends when nine game balls enter (9 counts) or when 30 seconds have elapsed, so in most cases one round In the game, 117 game balls (9 counts × 13 payouts) are paid out. Therefore, naturally, a big hit game with a large number of round games is paid out to a player more than a big hit game with a small number of round games. Therefore, it is possible to make the player expect that a big hit game with a larger number of round games will be performed. In addition, this can be understood that a plurality of big hit games (specific games) having different degrees of advantage for the player can be executed.

  During the execution of the jackpot game described above, the type of the jackpot game being executed (the number of round games) is displayed on the round display section 55 of the segment display section 50. That is, as shown in FIG. 4, three LEDs are arranged in the round display unit 55, and in the round display unit 55, the left LED of the three LEDs is lit to turn on the four round big hit game. Indicates that the 6-round jackpot game is being executed by turning on the LED in the middle, and that the 7-round jackpot game is being executed by turning on the right LED. Illuminating all three LEDs indicates that a 16-round jackpot game is being executed.

<Reservation of special design>
When the game ball enters the first start port 24, as described above, the big hit determination and the change display for the first special figure are performed. Rather than immediately after entering the ball, the obtained determination random number is temporarily stored as the first special figure hold. When a predetermined condition is established, the big hit determination and the fluctuation display of the first special figure are performed based on the stored first special figure hold. Such first special figure hold is stored with an upper limit of four. The stored number of first special figure hold (first special figure hold number) is displayed on the first special figure hold display unit 53 of the segment display unit 50. That is, as shown in FIG. 4, two LEDs are arranged in the first special figure hold display section 53, and in the first special figure hold display section 53, one LED out of two LEDs Turns on to indicate that the number of the first special figure hold is 1, indicating that the number of the first special figure hold is 2 by turning on the two LEDs blinks one LED By doing this, it is shown that the number of the first special figure hold is 3, and by blinking two LEDs, the number of the first special figure hold is four.

  Further, when the game ball enters the second start opening 25, as described above, the big hit determination and the fluctuation display for the second special figure are performed. Rather than immediately after entering the mouth 25, the acquired determination random number is temporarily stored as a second special figure hold. When a predetermined condition is established, the big hit determination and the fluctuation display of the second special figure are performed based on the stored second special figure hold. Such second special figure hold is also stored with an upper limit of four. The stored number of second special figure hold (second special figure hold number) is displayed on the second special figure hold display unit 54 of the segment display unit 50. That is, as shown in FIG. 4, two LEDs are also arranged in the second special figure hold display section 54, and in the second special figure hold display section 54, one LED out of two LEDs Turns on to indicate that the number of second special figure hold is 1, indicating that the number of second special figure hold is 2 by turning on two LEDs, blinks one LED By doing this, it is shown that the number of second special figure reservation is three, and by blinking two LEDs, the number of second special figure reservation is four.

  In the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the first special figure hold and the second special figure hold are stored during the display of any special symbol change, during the final display of any special symbol, or during the big hit game. Even if it is done, the jackpot determination and the fluctuation display related to these holds are not performed. Further, when only the first special figure hold is stored in the first special figure hold and the second special figure hold, the jackpot determination relating to the first special figure hold stored first and the first special figure hold Although the variable display is performed, when the second special figure hold is stored, regardless of whether or not the first special figure hold is stored, the jackpot determination related to the second special figure hold stored first and The variable display of the second special figure is performed. That is, the second special figure is variably displayed in preference to the first special figure (having a so-called second special figure priority fluctuation function).

<Normal symbols change display, games per regular drawing>
As described above with reference to FIG. 2, the normal symbol operation gate 27 can pass a right-handed game ball. When the right-handed game ball passes through the normal symbol operating gate 27 and the game ball is detected by the gate sensor 27s, a predetermined determination random number (determination random number per common figure described later) is acquired, and the determination random number is used as the determination random number. Based on the normal map, it is determined whether or not the map is normal. Then, based on the result of the normal symbol hit determination, the normal symbol is variably displayed and then stopped. As shown in FIG. 4, the segment display unit 50 is provided with a general-purpose display unit 56 for displaying normal symbols, and the general-purpose display unit 56 is provided with two LEDs. The normal symbol is variably displayed by switching the LED to be lit out of the two LEDs, and is stopped and displayed when the predetermined LED is lit in the two LEDs. In the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, as a normal symbol, two types of symbols, that is, a symbol per symbol in which the left LED is lit out of two LEDs and an off-normal symbol symbol in which the right LED is lit are stopped. It can be displayed. When the result of the per-common symbol judgment is per ordinary symbol, the normal symbol is stopped and displayed as a symbol per ordinary symbol, and when the result of per-general judgment is out of the normal symbol, the normal symbol is stopped and displayed as a non-standard symbol. Is done. In this way, when the normal symbol is stopped and displayed as a winning symbol or a missing symbol, a display (confirmation display) is performed to maintain the state in which the symbol is stopped and displayed until a predetermined time elapses in order to determine the symbol that has been stopped and displayed. When the normal symbol is stopped and displayed as a symbol per symbol, a game per symbol that is closed after the second start port 25 is in the open state is performed.

<Normal design hold>
When the game ball passes through the normal symbol operating gate 27, the normal symbol per unit determination and the normal symbol variation display are performed. However, these normal symbol per unit determination and variation display are performed immediately after the game ball passes the normal symbol operating gate 27. Rather than being performed, the acquired determination random number is temporarily stored as a general figure hold. When a predetermined condition is established, the base symbol determination and the normal symbol variation display are performed based on the stored general symbol hold. Such usual figure hold is also stored with an upper limit of four. The memorized number of ordinary drawings (the number of ordinary drawings retained) is displayed on the ordinary diagram holding display portion 57 of the segment display unit 50. That is, as shown in FIG. 4, two LEDs are arranged in the general-purpose hold display unit 57, and one of the two LEDs is turned on in the general-purpose hold display unit 57. Indicates that the number of pending orders is 1, indicating that the number of pending orders is 2 by turning on two LEDs, and that the number of pending orders is indicated by blinking one LED. It indicates that the number is three, and the number of reserved maps is four by blinking two LEDs. In addition, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the ordinary figure hold is stored, if it is not any of the normal symbol variation display, the normal symbol fixed display, or the game per regular symbol, it is the first. The stored per-map hold determination and the normal symbol variation display are performed.

<Game state>
Here, in the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the gaming state related to the probability of being determined to be a big hit in the big hit determination and the gaming state related to the frequency of entering the game ball into the second start opening 25 are set as appropriate. . Among these, the gaming state related to the probability of being determined to be a big hit in the big hit determination is “a low probability state with a low probability of being determined to be a big hit in the big hit determination (a probability of 1 / 99.9)” or “a big hit determination Is set to a high probability state (which is a probability of 11.9). The gaming state relating to the frequency of game balls entering the second start port 25 is “non-electric support state where the frequency of game balls entering the second start port 25 is low” or “to the second start port 25”. Is set to the “electric support state with a high frequency of entering game balls”.

  The above-described game state setting mode will be described with reference to FIG. Since these gaming states are set after the end of the big hit game, FIG. 6 also shows the number of round games described above with reference to FIG. In FIG. 6, the “high probability count” is the number of symbol variation games (special symbol variation display) that can be executed in a state in which a high probability state is set. This is the number of symbol variation games (special symbol variation display) that can be executed with the support state set.

  In the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, even if any jackpot game is performed, after the jackpot game is finished, a high probability state and an electric support state are set together, but the electric support count is the number of jackpot games. It depends on the type of jackpot symbol that triggered the start. That is, as shown in FIGS. 6 (a) and 6 (b), the high-precision count is set to 6 times regardless of which jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 6 (a), when the first special figure is stopped and displayed with the jackpot symbol 1 to 45, the first special figure is stopped and displayed with the jackpot symbol. Is set to 25 times (with a probability of 45%), and when the first special figure is stopped and displayed on the big hit symbols 46-50, 51-90, 91-94 (the first special figure stops on the big hit symbol) When displayed, it is set to 50 times (with a probability of 5% + 40% + 4% = 49%), and when the first special figure is stopped and displayed with the big hit symbol 95-100 (the first special figure is a big hit symbol) When the display is stopped, it is set to 100 times (with a probability of 6%). In addition, as shown in FIG. 6B, when the second special figure is stopped and displayed with the big hit symbols 201 to 245 (when the second special figure is stopped and displayed with the big hit symbol, there is a 45% probability). If the second special figure is stopped and displayed with the jackpot symbols 246 to 250, 251 to 290, and 291 to 294 (5% + 40% if the second special chart is stopped and displayed with the jackpot symbol) If the second special figure is stopped and displayed with the jackpot symbol 295-300 (with a probability of + 4% = 49%), it will be 6% if the second special figure is stopped and displayed with the jackpot symbol Set to 100 times (with probability).

  If the symbol variation game (special symbol variation display) is performed 6 times after the high probability count is set to 6, the high probability state ends and the electric support state remains set and the low probability state Is set. In addition, when the number of times of electric support is set to 25 times, 50 times, and 100 times, and the same number of symbol change games (special symbol change display) is performed, the electric support state ends. Non-power support status is set. For the player, since the electric support state is more advantageous than the non-electric support state, the player can be expected to set a larger number of electric support times.

  Here, the segment display unit 50 is provided with an electric support display unit 58 indicating that the electric support state described above is being set. That is, as shown in FIG. 4, the electric support display unit 58 is provided with three LEDs. During the setting of the electric support state, the three LEDs are lit to set the electric support state. Indicates that it is inside. Further, as shown in FIG. 4, the segment display unit 50 is provided with a right-handed display unit 59 indicating that right-handing is performed. During the setting of the electric support state, the frequency of entering the game ball into the second start port 25 is high, and the second start port 25 can enter a right-handed game ball. It is beneficial for the player to make a right strike inside. In addition, since the game ball that has been hit to the right can also enter the big winning opening 28, it is beneficial for the player to make a right hit during the big hit game. Therefore, during the setting of the electric support state and during the big hit game, it indicates that the right-handed is performed by turning on the two LEDs arranged on the right-handed display unit 59.

<Display contents of effect display device 41>
The progress of the game as described above is mainly performed by the CPU 201 of the main control board 200. In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, an effect of displaying various images on the effect display device 41 is performed in accordance with the progress of the game as described above. Such effects are mainly performed by the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220.

  For example, in the effect display device 41, an effect (hereinafter also referred to as “symbol variation effect”) is performed in accordance with the variation display (symbol variation game) of the first special figure or the second special figure. That is, in synchronism with the start timing of the variable display (symbol variable game) of the special symbol (the first special symbol or the second special symbol), the variable display of the three identification symbols 41a, 41b, 41c is started on the effect display device 41. To do. Thereafter, the identification symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c are displayed in a variety of manners until the variation time of the special symbol elapses. Then, the variation display of the identification symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c is terminated in synchronization with the end timing of the special symbol variation display (the special symbol stop display). In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, it is possible to display a design in which nine numbers from “1” to “9” are designed as identification symbols.

  FIG. 7A conceptually shows a state in which the three identification symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c are variably displayed at the same time. When a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the variable display, for example, the left identification symbol 41a is first stopped and displayed, then the right identification symbol 41c is stopped and displayed, and finally the middle identification symbol 41b is stopped and displayed. The combination of the three identification symbols 41a, 41b, 41c that are stopped and displayed on the effect display device 41 is a special symbol (first display) that is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 51 or the second special symbol display unit 52 described above. 1 special figure or 2nd special figure). For example, when the first special figure or the second special figure is stopped and displayed with the jackpot symbol, the three identification symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c of the effect display device 41 are the same symbol combination (hereinafter referred to as “zolo eyes”). Stop). In addition, when the first special figure or the second special figure is out of place and is stopped and displayed, the three identification symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c are stopped at a combination of symbols that are not aligned with the same symbol (hereinafter also referred to as “separate eyes”). Is displayed. The identification symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c that are stopped and displayed are in a stopped and displayed state (determined and displayed) until the special symbol fixed display time elapses.

  As described above, the special symbol displayed on the first special symbol display unit 51 or the second special symbol display unit 52 and the three identification symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c displayed on the effect display device 41 have display contents. The three identification symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c are also stopped and displayed when the special symbols that are being displayed in a variable manner are stopped and displayed. Moreover, as shown in FIG. 2, the effect display device 41 is provided at a position that is more visible than the first special figure display unit 51 or the second special figure display unit 52 (segment display unit 50). Since the screen is large and the display content is easy to understand, it is normal for a player to play a game while looking at the screen of the effect display device 41. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 7 (b), the left identification symbol 41a initially stopped and displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 41 and the right identification symbol 41c subsequently stopped and displayed are the same symbol. In this case, the middle identification symbol 41b that is stopped and displayed at the end also stops at the same symbol, and the player displays a variation display (design variation effect) of the identification symbol as “whether the big hit game is started”. You will be watching. In this way, two identification symbols (identification symbols excluding one identification symbol among a plurality of identification symbols) are stopped at the same symbol (a mode that can be a doublet) and the last identification symbol (one identification symbol) is stopped. The effect performed in the state of variably displaying is called “reach effect”, and it is possible to enhance the game entertainment by generating this reach effect.

  Further, in the lower part of the display screen of the effect display device 41, a first hold display area 41d for indicating the first special figure hold number, and a second hold display area 41e for indicating the second special figure hold number, Is set. In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the first reserved figure number (the smaller circular pattern in the figure) is displayed in the first reserved display area 41d by the same number as the number of the reserved figure (small circular pattern in the figure). The upper limit number is 4), and the same number of “holding symbols” as the second special figure reservation number (upper limit number is 4) is displayed in the second hold display area 41e to indicate the second special figure hold number. Therefore, in the example shown in FIG. 7, it is shown that the first special figure reservation number is four and the second special figure reservation number is four. Needless to say, the number of holds indicated by the hold symbol displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 41 and the first special figure hold display unit 53 and the second special figure hold display unit 54 of the segment display unit 50 It matches the number of holds shown.

C. Game control processing:
FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing a rough flow of a game control process performed by the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 as control related to the progress of the game. The game control process is performed by the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 based on a timer interrupt that occurs every predetermined period (for example, every 4 milliseconds). Hereinafter, the game progress control process performed by the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 will be described according to the flowchart. In the following description, descriptions of well-known processes such as the initialization process of the CPU 201, the interrupt prohibition process, and the interrupt permission process are omitted.

<Output processing>
As shown in FIG. 8, when the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 starts the game control process, it first performs an output process (S100). In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, various commands to be transmitted to various control boards including the sub-control board 220 are stored in an output buffer secured in the RAM 203 in various processes to be described later. In the output process (S100), various commands stored in the output buffer in this way are transmitted to various control boards. By doing so, for example, the sub control board 220 controls the production in accordance with the progress of the game, and the payout control board 240 drives the payout motor 243 to pay out the game ball. It becomes.

<Input processing>
Subsequently, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 performs input processing (S200). In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, as described above, when a game ball enters one of the first start port 24, the second start port 25, and the general entrance port 30, three game balls are paid out. When a game ball enters the special winning opening 28, 13 game balls are paid out. Therefore, in the process of the input process (S200), a game ball is detected with respect to sensors (the first start port sensor 24s, the second start port sensor 25s, the big winning port sensor 28s, etc.) that detect these balls. Determine whether or not. As a result, when a game ball is detected, a payout command indicating the number of game balls to be paid out is stored in the output buffer described above. The payout command thus stored in the output buffer is transmitted toward the payout control board 240 in the next output process (S100).

<Random number update processing>
Subsequently, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 performs a random number update process (S300). In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, as described above, the big hit determination and the normal hit determination are performed based on a predetermined determination random number. Specifically, the big hit determination is performed based on the “big hit determination random number”, and the normal hit determination is performed based on the “big hit determination random number”. In addition, the variation display of the special symbol in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment is performed based on a variation pattern described later, and this variation pattern is selected based on a “variation pattern selection random number”. Further, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the big hit determination result is a big hit, any one of the 100 types of big hit symbols (big hit symbols 1 to 100 or big hit symbols 201 to 300) is stopped and displayed. However, the type of the jackpot symbol is selected based on the “symbol selection random number”. In the random number update process (S300), these random numbers are updated. These random numbers are updated not only in the random number update process (S300) but also during the period from the end of the game control process to the start of the next game control process (next timer interrupt). Also good. Further, a dedicated circuit for updating the random number may be provided, and the random number may be updated by this dedicated circuit.

<Starting port sensor detection processing>
Subsequently, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 performs a sensor detection process (S400) such as a start port. In the sensor detection process (S400) such as the start port, a process for storing the general figure hold, the first special figure hold, and the second special figure hold is performed. That is, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 first determines whether or not the game ball has passed through the normal symbol operation gate 27 based on the detection result of the gate sensor 27s. As a result, when the game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gate 27, it is determined whether or not the number of ordinary symbols held has reached the upper limit of four. Then, if the number of pending drawings does not reach four, a decision random number per drawing is acquired and the decision random number per drawing is stored as a reserved drawing. The common map hold is stored in a general map hold storage area secured in the RAM 203 so that the stored order can be identified. If the game ball has not passed through the normal symbol operation gate 27 or if the number of reserved general symbols has already reached four, the new reserved general symbol is not stored.

  After performing the process related to the storage of the normal map in this manner, it is subsequently determined whether or not the game ball has entered the first start port 24 based on the detection result of the first start port sensor 24s. As a result, when a game ball enters the first start port 24, it is determined whether or not the first special figure reservation number has reached the upper limit of four. If the number of first special figure reservations does not reach four, a big hit determination random number, a variation pattern selection random number, and a symbol selection random number are acquired, and these random numbers are stored as the first special figure reservation. The first special figure hold is stored in a first special figure hold storage area secured in the RAM 203 so that the stored order can be identified.

  Here, the variation display (symbol variation game) of the first special figure is performed based on the jackpot determination random number, the variation pattern selection random number, and the symbol selection random number acquired as the first special figure hold. Further, the effect (symbol variation effect) performed in accordance with the variation display of the first special figure is also performed based on the jackpot determination random number, the variation pattern selection random number, and the symbol selection random number acquired as the first special figure hold. Therefore, when the first special figure hold is stored, even if the fluctuation display based on the first special figure hold has not yet been started (even if the change start condition is not satisfied), the first special figure hold It is possible to determine the mode of variation display and effect based on (design variation game or symbol variation effect based on the first special figure hold). For example, even before the variable display based on the first special figure hold is performed, whether or not the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed when the variable display based on the first special figure hold is performed, It can be determined whether or not. Such determination is referred to as pre-determination, and in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the first special figure hold is stored, the pre-determination is performed for the first special figure hold, and the pre-determination result Is stored in association with the first special figure hold. In this way, when the first special figure hold is stored and the predetermination result for the first special figure hold is stored, the predetermination result command indicating the predetermination result is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. The prior determination result command stored in the output buffer in this way is transmitted toward the sub-control board 220 in the next output process (S100). By doing so, the sub-control board 220 can execute various effects based on the preliminary determination result of the first special figure hold. If the game ball has not entered the first start opening 24, or if the number of the first special figure hold has already reached four, the new first special figure hold is not stored and is not stored in advance. No judgment is made.

  When the processing relating to the storage of the first special figure hold is thus performed, it is subsequently determined whether or not the game ball has entered the second start port 25 based on the detection result of the second start port sensor 25s. As a result, when a game ball enters the second start opening 25, it is determined whether or not the second special figure holding number has reached the upper limit of four. If the number of second special figure reservations does not reach four, a big hit determination random number, a variation pattern selection random number, and a symbol selection random number are acquired, and these random numbers are stored as a second special figure reservation. The second special figure hold is stored in the second special figure hold storage area secured in the RAM 203 so that the stored order can be identified. When the second special figure hold is stored in this way, the same prior determination as described above is performed for the second special figure hold, and the preliminary determination result is stored in association with the second special figure hold. In this way, when the second special figure hold is stored and the predetermination result for the second special figure hold is stored, the predetermination result command indicating the predetermination result is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. The prior determination result command stored in the output buffer in this way is also transmitted toward the sub-control board 220 in the next output process (S100). By doing so, the sub-control board 220 can execute various effects based on the preliminary determination result of the second special figure hold. If the game ball has not entered the second start opening 25, or if the number of the second special figure reservation has already reached four, the new second special figure reservation is not stored and is not stored in advance. No judgment is made.

<Normal operation processing>
Subsequently, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 performs normal operation processing (S500). In the normal operation process (S500), a process of displaying a normal symbol in a variably manner or executing a game per normal figure is performed. That is, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 first determines whether the game per game is in the normal symbol variation display or the normal symbol fixed display. As a result, if it is not during the game per game, during the fluctuation display of the normal symbol, or during the fixed display of the normal symbol, it is determined whether or not the universal symbol hold is stored in the above-mentioned general diagram hold storage area. . As a result, when the general-purpose hold is stored in the general-purpose hold storage area, the stored general-purpose hold is read out among the stored general-purpose holds. Then, based on the read common map hold, that is, based on the general map determination random number, the standard map determination is performed.

  If the per-normal map determination is performed, it is determined whether or not the result of the per-normal map determination is per standard map. As a result, when the result of the normal symbol determination is that of the normal symbol, the symbol per symbol is stored as a symbol (stop symbol) to be stopped and displayed in the current normal symbol variation display. That is, it stores that the left LED (see FIG. 4) of the general-purpose display unit 56 is turned on as a result of the normal symbol variation display this time. On the other hand, when the result of the normal symbol hit determination is out of the normal symbol, the extraordinary symbol is stored as a symbol (stop symbol) to be stopped and displayed in the current normal symbol variation display. That is, it memorizes that the right LED (see FIG. 4) of the general symbol display unit 56 is turned on as a result of the normal symbol variation display this time.

  Thus, if it is stored that the left LED of the general symbol display unit 56 is turned on or the right LED of the general symbol display unit 56 is lit as a result of the current normal symbol variation display, the normal symbol variation time is stored. Is set to start displaying normal symbols. Then, the general map hold that is the object of the determination for the normal map is deleted from the general map storage area.

  The above is a description of the processing when the game is not in a game per game, during normal symbol variation display, or during normal symbol fixed display. On the other hand, when the variation display of the normal symbol is being performed, it is determined whether or not the variation time of the normal symbol during the variation display has elapsed. As a result, when it is determined that the variation time has elapsed, the normal symbol being varied and displayed is stopped and displayed in a previously stored manner. In other words, if the result of the normal figure hit is that of the normal figure, the LED on the left of the normal figure display portion 56 is turned on (the symbol per common figure is stopped and displayed), and the result of the normal figure hit determination is lost. If it is, the right LED of the general figure display unit 56 is turned on (the off symbol is stopped and displayed). When the normal symbol is stopped and displayed in this way, the fixed display of the normal symbol is started, so the fixed display time of the normal symbol is set.

  The above is a description of the processing when the normal symbol variation display is in progress. On the other hand, when the normal symbol is being displayed, it is determined whether or not the fixed display time has elapsed. As a result, when the fixed display time has elapsed, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol that is stopped and displayed (determined display) this time is a symbol per symbol (lighting of the left LED of the common symbol display unit 56). As a result, if the normal symbol that has been stopped is a symbol per regular symbol, after setting the opening pattern of the second start opening 25 (the number of times of opening, the duration, the closure time, etc.) in the game per symbol, Start a game per figure.

  The above is a description of the processing when the normal symbol is being confirmed. On the other hand, when a game is being played per game, the opening / closing door 26 is operated by controlling the start opening solenoid 26m so that the second start opening 25 is opened / closed in the above-described opening pattern. . When the control according to the release pattern is finished, the game per usual figure is finished.

  Here, as described above with reference to FIG. 6, in the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the gaming state related to the frequency of entering the game ball into the second start port 25 is “game ball to the second start port 25. Is set to “a non-electric support state with a low entry frequency” or “an electric support state with a high frequency of game balls entering the second start opening 25”. Such setting of the non-electric support state and the electric support state is realized as follows.

  In other words, compared to the non-electric support state, the electric support state has a higher probability that the result of the per-base determination will be per normal figure (probability per base figure), and the normal symbol change time (normal figure change time) is shorter. The opening time of the second start port 25 in the game per game is set longer. Therefore, in the electric support state, the second start port 25 is opened frequently and the period during which the second start port 25 is in the open state is longer than the non-electric support state. The frequency of entering the ball becomes high (high frequency state). For example, when the non-electric support state is set, the probability per ordinary figure is set to 1/100 (the random number per hundredth of the judgment random numbers per ordinary figure that can be acquired as the ordinary figure hold) The normal time change time is set to 20 seconds, and the opening time of the second start port 25 in the game per normal time is set to 0.3 seconds (0.1 seconds × 3 times open). On the other hand, when the electric support state is set, the probability per ordinary map is set to a probability of 99/100. Random number is per normal figure), normal time fluctuation time is set to 1 second, and the opening time of the second start opening 25 in the game per normal figure is set to 4.5 seconds (1.5 seconds × 3 times open). .

<Special action processing>
Subsequently, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 performs a special operation process (S600). In this special action process (S600), a special symbol (first special figure or second special figure) is displayed in a variable manner or a big hit game is executed. That is, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 first displays a special symbol (the first special diagram or the second special diagram) while the special symbol (the first special diagram or the second special diagram) is being displayed during the jackpot game. It is judged whether it is any of these. As a result, if it is not during the big hit game, the special symbol variation display, or the special symbol fixed display, it is determined whether or not the second special figure hold is stored in the second special figure hold storage area. . As a result, when the second special figure hold is stored in the second special figure hold storage area, the second special figure hold stored in the first of the stored second special figure hold (a big hit determination random number) , Fluctuation pattern selection random number, symbol selection random number). Then, the jackpot determination is performed based on the jackpot determination random number included in the read second special figure hold.

  On the other hand, if the second special figure hold storage is not stored in the second special figure hold storage area, it is determined whether or not the first special figure hold is stored in the first special figure hold storage area. to decide. As a result, when the first special figure hold is stored in the first special figure hold storage area, the first special figure hold stored in the first of the stored first special figure hold (a big hit determination random number) , Design selection random number, variation pattern selection random number). Then, the jackpot determination is performed based on the jackpot determination random number included in the read first special figure hold.

  Here, as described above with reference to FIG. 6, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the gaming state relating to the probability of being determined to be a big hit in the big hit determination is “the probability of being determined to be a big hit in the big hit determination is low (99 Low probability state (which is a probability of 1/9) "or" High probability state (high probability of 1 / 1.9) that is determined to be a big hit in jackpot determination ". Such setting of the low probability state or the high probability state is realized as follows. In other words, when the low probability state is set, the random number of 1 / 99.9 out of the jackpot determination random numbers that can be acquired as the first special figure hold or the second special figure hold is set as the big hit, and the high probability state is set. If it is, the random number corresponding to 1 / 1.9 of the jackpot determination random numbers that can be acquired as the first special figure hold or the second special figure hold is determined as the big hit.

  Thus, when the big hit determination is performed for the first special figure hold or the second special figure hold, it is determined whether or not the result of the big hit determination is a big hit. As a result, if the result of the big hit determination is a big hit, the current special symbol change display (symbol change game) based on the symbol selection random number included in the first special figure hold or the second special figure hold read this time Select the type of jackpot symbol to be stopped and displayed. That is, as described above with reference to FIG. 5, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the jackpot symbols 1 to 100 can be stopped and displayed as the first special figure, and the jackpot symbols 201 to 300 as the second special figure. Can be stopped. Therefore, when the first special figure hold is read, the symbol selection random number read as the first special figure hold is referred to by referring to the symbol selection table (not shown) in which the symbol selection random numbers are assigned to the jackpot symbols 1 to 100. The corresponding jackpot symbol is selected as the symbol to be stopped and displayed. When the second special symbol hold is read, the big hit symbol corresponding to the symbol selected random number read as the second special symbol hold is referred to the symbol selection table in which the symbol selection random numbers are assigned to the big hit symbols 201 to 300. Are selected as symbols to be stopped and displayed. The symbol selection table is stored in advance in the ROM 202 of the main control board 200.

  On the other hand, when the result of the big hit determination is out, when the first special figure hold is read, the off symbol 101 is selected as a symbol to be stopped and displayed, and when the second special figure hold is read, the off symbol 301 is selected. Select as a symbol to stop display. The jackpot symbol and the off symbol selected as symbols to be stopped and displayed are stored in a stop symbol storage area secured in the RAM 203.

  When the symbol to be stopped and displayed is selected in this way, the variation pattern of the special symbol variation display (design variation game) is selected. The variation pattern is the time (variation time) from when the special symbol (the first special diagram or the second special diagram) starts displaying the variation until it stops (variation time), and each variation pattern is distinguished from other variation patterns. Information (variation pattern ID) is attached. In the process of selecting the variation pattern, the variation pattern selection table is referred to. As shown in FIG. 9, the variation pattern selection table is a table in which variation pattern selection random numbers are assigned to a plurality of variation patterns (variation pattern ID, variation time). In the process of selecting the fluctuation pattern, in such a fluctuation pattern selection table, the fluctuation pattern corresponding to the fluctuation pattern selection random number read as the current first special figure hold or the second special figure hold is determined as the current fluctuation pattern. . Therefore, the probability that each variation pattern is selected is determined by the ratio of random numbers allocated to each variation pattern among the obtainable variation pattern selection random numbers.

  The variation pattern thus selected is transmitted to the sub-control board 220 as a variation pattern designation command to be described later. When the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 receives the variation pattern designation command, the CPU 221 recognizes the variation pattern of the current symbol variation game based on the variation pattern designation command, and executes the symbol variation effect based on the variation pattern based on the variation pattern. .

  In the process of selecting the variation pattern described above, instead of always referring to the same variation pattern selection table, as shown in FIG. 10, the type of the special symbol (first special diagram or second special diagram) or the currently set pattern is set. The variation pattern selection table corresponding to various game progress statuses such as the number of the first special figure hold and the second special figure hold stored as a result of the game state and the jackpot determination are referred to. By doing so, it becomes possible to select a variation pattern corresponding to various game progress situations, and as a result, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 can execute a symbol variation effect with the effect patterns corresponding to the various game progress situations. For example, if the result of the big hit determination is a big hit, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 executes a symbol variation effect that stops and displays the identification symbols 41a, 41b, 41c after the reach effect, and the result of the big hit determination If the symbol is off, a symbol variation effect is displayed in which the identification symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c are stopped and displayed in a discrete manner. In addition, when the result of the big hit determination is out of place, when a predetermined variation pattern is selected, a reach effect is performed. Each variation pattern selection table is stored in advance in the ROM 202 of the main control board 200.

  Thus, when the symbol to be stopped and displayed in the current special symbol variation display is selected and the variation pattern of the current special symbol variation display is selected, the variation display of the special symbol is started. Then, a variation pattern designation command indicating the variation pattern selected this time is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. The variation pattern designation command stored in the output buffer in this way is transmitted toward the sub control board 220 in the next output process (S100). In addition, the first special figure hold or the second special figure hold, which is the target of the current big hit determination, is deleted from the first special figure hold storage area or the second special figure hold storage area.

  In the above, the processing when the special symbol (the first special symbol or the second special symbol) is not displayed during the big hit game, and the special symbol is not displayed during the fixed display has been described. On the other hand, when the variation display of the special symbol is being performed, it is determined whether or not the variation time of the special symbol during the variation display has elapsed. As a result, when it is determined that the variation time has elapsed, the special symbol during the variation display is stopped and displayed with the symbol previously stored in the stop symbol storage area (definite display is started). When the special symbol is stopped and displayed in this way, since the special symbol confirmation display is started, the special symbol confirmation display time is set. Then, a change stop command indicating that the special symbol is stopped and displayed is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. The fluctuation stop command stored in the output buffer in this way is transmitted toward the sub control board 220 in the next output process (S100).

  If the special symbol is being confirmed and displayed, it is determined whether or not the confirmed display time has elapsed. As a result, when the fixed display time has elapsed, it is determined whether or not the special symbol that has been stopped and displayed (determined display) is a jackpot symbol. As a result, if the special symbol that is stopped and displayed is out of the design, it is determined whether or not a high probability state is set. If a high probability state is set, the high probability count is subtracted once. To do. As a result, when the number of times of high accuracy becomes zero, a low probability state is set instead of the high probability state. It is also determined whether or not the electric support state is set. When the electric support state is set, the electric support number is subtracted once. As a result, when the number of electric support is 0, the non-electric support state is set instead of the electric support state. When the gaming state is set in this way, a gaming state designation command indicating the set gaming state is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. The gaming state designation command thus stored in the output buffer is transmitted toward the sub control board 220 in the next output process (S100).

  On the other hand, when the special symbol stopped and displayed is a jackpot symbol, an opening pattern (number of times of opening, opening time, closing time, etc.) of the big winning opening 28 in the jackpot game is set. As described above with reference to FIG. 5, in the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the number of round games during the big hit game differs depending on the type of the big hit symbol that is stopped and displayed. Accordingly, the opening pattern of the big winning opening 28 is set in accordance with the type of the jackpot symbol that has been stopped. When the opening pattern of the big winning opening 28 is thus set, the big hit game is started. Then, a jackpot game start command indicating the start of the jackpot game is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. This jackpot game start command also includes information indicating the number of round games in the jackpot game started this time. The jackpot game start command stored in the output buffer is transmitted toward the sub-control board 220 in the next output process (S100).

  On the other hand, when the game is a big hit game, the open / close door 29 is operated by controlling the large winning opening solenoid 29m so that the large winning opening 28 is in the open / closed state in the above-described opening pattern. At the start of the round game, a round game start command indicating the start of the round game is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203, and at the end of the round game, a round game end command indicating the end of the round game is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. Is done. The round game start command and the round game end command stored in the output buffer in this way are transmitted toward the sub-control board 220 in the next output process (S100).

  Further, when the control of the big winning opening solenoid 29m according to the above-described opening pattern (the operation of the opening and closing door 29) is finished, the big hit game is finished. A jackpot game end command indicating the end of the jackpot game is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. The jackpot game end command stored in the output buffer in this way is transmitted toward the sub-control board 220 in the next output process (S100). When the big hit game is finished, as described above with reference to FIG. 6, the gaming state is set to the high probability state and the electric support state. At this time, the high-accuracy number is set to 6 times when any jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed, but the electric support frequency is 25 times, 50 times, depending on the type of the jackpot symbol that is stopped and displayed. It is set to any one of 100 times. When the gaming state is set as described above, a gaming state designation command indicating the set gaming state (including the high-accuracy count and the electric support count) is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. The gaming state designation command thus stored in the output buffer is transmitted toward the sub control board 220 in the next output process (S100).

  The first special figure hold and the second special figure hold can be regarded as “acquisition information”, and the RAM 203 storing the first special figure hold and the second special figure hold can also be regarded as “acquisition information storage means”. it can. In addition, the special symbol can be regarded as “identification information”, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 that displays the special symbol variably can be regarded as “identification information display means”, and the jackpot symbol is regarded as “specific mode”. You can also. Also, the big winning opening 28 can be regarded as a “variable pitching entrance”, and the big hit game can be regarded as a “specific game”. When the special symbol is stopped and displayed as the big hit symbol (when a predetermined grant condition is satisfied) The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 that executes the big hit game (gives a privilege to the player) can also be regarded as “specific game execution means” and “privilege grant means”. Further, the “electric support state” and the “high probability state” can be regarded as “advantageous state”, and the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 capable of setting the “electric support state” and the “high probability state” as the gaming state is “ It can also be understood as “advantageous state setting means”.

<Hold count processing>
Subsequently, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 performs a reservation number process (S700). In the number-of-holds processing (S700), the number of first special figure holds stored in the first special figure hold storage area and the number of second special figure holds stored in the second special figure hold storage area , And a pending number transmission command indicating these numbers is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. The hold number transmission command thus stored in the output buffer is also transmitted to the sub-control board 220 in the next output process (S100). By doing so, the sub-control board 220 displays various symbols on the effect display device 41 such as displaying the reserved symbols corresponding to the number of the first special figure hold and the number of the second special figure hold on the effect display device 41. Can be executed.

D. Production control process:
FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a general flow of effect control processing performed as control related to effects by the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220. The effect control process is performed by the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 based on a timer interrupt that occurs every predetermined period (for example, every 10 milliseconds). Hereinafter, the effect control process performed by the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 will be described according to the flowchart. In the following description, descriptions of well-known processes such as the initialization process of the CPU 221, the interrupt prohibition process, and the interrupt permission process are omitted.

  When the effect control process is started, the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 first performs a command analysis process (S800). Here, every time a command is received from the main control board 200, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 stores this command in the received command storage area of the RAM 223 as external interrupt processing. In the command analysis process (S800), the command stored in the received command storage area, that is, the effect corresponding to the command received from the main control board 200 is determined, and the image / audio control board 230 and the lamp are used to perform this effect. A command to be transmitted to the control board 226 or the like is stored in an output buffer secured in the RAM 223.

  Subsequently, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 performs output processing (S900). In this processing, the command stored in the output buffer of the RAM 223 is transmitted to the image / audio control board 230, the lamp control board 226, and the like. When receiving a command from the sub-control board 220, the audio / video control board 230 displays an image corresponding to the received command on the effect display device 41, and outputs audio corresponding to the received command from various speakers 6a, 6b, etc. To do. The lamp control board 226 causes the various lamps 5a to 5c to emit light with a light emission pattern corresponding to the received command.

  As described above, the sub control board 220 performs various effects in cooperation with the image / audio control board 230, the lamp control board 226, and the like. Executing various effects in cooperation with the board 230, the lamp control board 226, etc. is simply expressed as “the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 executes various effects”.

  FIG. 12 shows processing performed by the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 in response to the command received from the main control board 200. As illustrated in FIG. 12, when the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 receives a prior determination result command, the CPU 221 performs a prior effect that is an effect based on the prior determination result. For example, an image of a character or the like corresponding to the pre-determination result is displayed on the effect display device 41, or the mode of the reserved symbol displayed in the first hold display region 41d or the second hold display region 41f of the effect display device 41 is determined in advance. Or a mode corresponding to the result. Note that the advance determination effect need not always be performed when the advance determination result command is received, and may be performed when a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, when a predetermined execution lottery is won).

  When the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 receives the hold number transmission command, the CPU 221 displays the same number of hold symbols as the first special figure hold number and the second special figure hold number indicated by the command in the first display of the effect display device 41. The information is displayed in the hold display area 41d and the second hold display area 41f. In addition, it is not necessary to always display both the number of the first special figure hold and the number of the second special figure hold. In, the first special figure hold number is displayed, and in the non-electric support state where the right-handed is performed, that is, in the state where the game of the second special figure subject is performed, the second special figure hold number is displayed. Also good.

  When the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 receives the variation pattern designation command, the symbol corresponding to the variation pattern indicated by the variation pattern designation command is matched with the variation display of the special symbol (the first special diagram or the second special diagram). Variation effect (including variation display of identification symbols 41a, 41b, 41c) is started. Since the symbol variation effect is performed corresponding to the variation pattern, the reach effect (see FIG. 7B) performed as part of the symbol variation effect is also performed when the corresponding variation pattern is selected. Specifically, if the variation pattern corresponding to the reach effect is selected when the result of the big hit determination is a big hit, the symbol variation in which the identification symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c are stopped and displayed with a flat eye after the reach effect is performed. Production is performed. In addition, when the variation pattern corresponding to the reach effect is selected when the result of the big hit determination is disappointing, the symbol change effect in which the identification symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c are stopped and displayed after the reach effect is performed. Is done. When the variation stop command is received during the execution of the symbol variation effect, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 stops and displays the identification symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c with a slotted pattern or a broken pattern.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 12, when the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 receives the jackpot game start command, it starts a jackpot game effect indicating that the jackpot game is being played. For example, at the timing when the jackpot game is started, a fanfare effect indicating the start of the jackpot game is executed, and display of a moving image (so-called movie) indicating that the jackpot game is being started is started. In addition, it is set after the end of the jackpot game that has started, or an effect that suggests the number of round games of the jackpot game started (any of 4 round jackpot game, 6 round jackpot game, 7 round jackpot game, 16 round jackpot game) An effect that suggests the gaming state, the number of times of high probability (6 times), the number of times of electric support (any one of 25 times, 50 times, 100 times) is executed.

  Further, when the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 receives a round game start command during the big hit game, the CPU 221 starts a round game effect (for example, superimposed on the big hit game effect) indicating that the round game is being played. For example, an effect (for example, an effect of displaying 1R, 2R, 3R,...) Indicating the number of round games in the big hit game being executed is started. When the round game end command is received, the round game effect is ended, and when the jackpot game end command is received, the jackpot game effect is ended.

  In addition, when the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 receives the game state designation command, the CPU 221 starts an effect corresponding to the set game state. For example, when the identification symbol 41a, 41b, 41c or its background image is rendered in a mode (color, shape, etc.) corresponding to the gaming state, or when a high probability state is set, the remaining high probability count is displayed. When the power support state is set, the effect of displaying the remaining power support count is started.

E. Race production:
Here, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, as part of the above-described symbol variation effect (when a predetermined time has elapsed after the variation display of the identification symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c is started), the “race effect” is executed. There are things to do. The race effect is an effect of displaying on the display screen of the effect display device 41 a race (race) in which a plurality of race horses run. In this effect, the race horse that has reached the first goal (final line) Depending on the type, the possibility that the identification symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c are stopped and displayed with a double eye (possibility that a special symbol is stopped and displayed with a jackpot symbol, a jackpot game may be performed) is suggested. In the following, the possibility that the identification symbols 41a, 41b and 41c are stopped and displayed with a doublet (the possibility that a special symbol is stopped and displayed with a big hit symbol, the possibility that a big hit game will be played) is indicated as “big hit expectation”. Also expressed.

  When the race effect is started, first, as shown in FIG. 13A, the identification symbols 41a, 41b, 41c during the variable display are reduced and moved to the upper right portion of the display screen of the effect display device 41. Then, a specific racehorse that the player should pay attention to is displayed in the center of the display screen. That is, a racehorse (hereinafter also simply referred to as “attention horse”) in which the identification symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c are stopped and displayed with a double eye when the goal is reached first is displayed. If the attention horse is displayed in this way, then, as shown in FIG. 13B, a state in which a race in which the attention horse starts running is displayed. The display of such a race may be performed by playing a pre-stored moving image, or the state of the race in real time (sequentially) using a sprite image, 3D data, or the like. It is good also as performing by producing | generating and displaying.

  When the horse of interest reaches the first goal in the race production, the identification symbols 41a, 41b, 41c are stopped and displayed with the double eyes (the special symbol is the big hit symbol), and the horse of interest has not reached the goal first. In this case, the identification symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c are stopped and displayed with a break (a special symbol is removed and a symbol is lost).

  Here, when the horse of interest is displayed at the start of the race effect, the “name (horse name)” of the horse of interest is also displayed as shown in FIG. In the example shown in FIG. 13A, “hose B” is displayed as the name of the horse of interest. In race production, the big hit expectation differs depending on the type of horse of interest. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 14, when the horse of interest is “Hose A”, that is, when the race production in which “Hose A” starts is performed, the highest hit expectation is the highest, and the horse of interest is “Hose B”. ”, That is, when the race production in which“ Hose B ”starts is performed, the next highest hit expectation is high, and the horse of interest is“ Hose C ”, that is, the race in which“ Hose C ”starts. The expectation of jackpot is the lowest when the performance is performed.

  In the following, among the jackpot expectations described above with reference to FIG. 14, the highest jackpot expectation is expressed as “high” and the next highest hit expectation is expected. It is also expressed that the degree is “medium”, and that the expectation level of jackpot is the lowest, the expectation level of jackpot is also expressed as “low”.

  As described above, in the race production of the present embodiment, the big hit expectation is different depending on the type of the noticed horse displayed in the race production. Displaying, that is, it can be expected that a race production in which a racehorse with a higher expectation level of big hits will run as a notable horse will be performed, and it is possible to enhance the game entertainment.

  Here, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, each race effect (race effect in which the hose A, the hose B, and the hose C run) is executed when a variation pattern corresponding to each race effect is selected. Therefore, the above-described jackpot expectation can be realized by appropriately setting the probability that the variation pattern corresponding to each race effect is selected. For example, when the result of the big hit determination is a big hit, the probability (execution probability) that the variation pattern for performing the race production (the race production in which the hose A starts running) with the big hit expectation degree “high” is selected is the highest, Race production with the next highest probability (execution probability) of selecting a variation pattern to perform a race production with a medium hit expectation degree (race production in which hose B starts running) It is set so that the probability (execution probability) that the hose C races race effect) is selected is the lowest. On the other hand, when the result of the jackpot determination is out of place, there is a probability (execution probability) that the variation pattern for performing the race effect (the race effect in which the hose C starts running) with the jackpot expectation degree “low” is selected. The probability (execution probability) of selecting the variation pattern for performing the race effect (the race effect in which hose B starts running) with the highest jackpot expectation degree “medium” is the next highest, and the jackpot expectation degree is “low” It sets so that the probability (execution probability) that the race effect (the race effect in which hose A will run) is selected becomes the highest.

F. Instructional production:
F-1. Outline of explanation production:
In the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, as described above, three types of race effects with different attention horses (expected expectations for jackpots) can be executed. As part of In such an “explanation effect”, for example, an effect (explanation) suggesting the degree of expectation of a big hit when a predetermined attention horse is displayed, or a predetermined image is displayed in the middle of the race effect (during execution) An effect (explanation) that suggests the big hit expectation degree is performed.

  FIG. 15 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of “explanation effect” in the present embodiment. When performing the “explaining effect”, the central (partial) area of the display screen of the effect display device 41 is set as the “explaining effect” display area. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 15, a frame image 41 w with the word “explanation” superimposed thereon is displayed in front of the identification symbols 41 a, 41 b, 41 c during the variable display, and the display inside the frame image 41 w An “explanatory effect” is performed in the area. For example, in FIG. 15A, an “explanation effect” is performed to explain the content of the race effect in which the hose B is the horse of interest. In this case, the manner in which the hose B is displayed as the horse of interest in the race effect (see FIG. 13A) is reduced and displayed in the display area inside the frame image 41w. Further, since the race performance in which the horse B is the attention horse has a middle hit expectation degree of “medium” (since the big hit expectation degree is higher than “low”), this is suggested in the display area inside the frame image 41w. The text “Chance if hose B is a focused horse” is displayed. Further, in FIG. 15C, an “explaining effect” is performed to explain the content of the race effect in which the hose A is the horse of interest. In this case, the manner in which the hose A is displayed as the horse of interest in the race effect is reduced and displayed in the display area inside the frame image 41w. Further, the race performance in which hose A is the notable horse has a high jackpot expectation level (because the big hit expectation level is higher than “medium”), so that is indicated in the display area inside the frame image 41w. The text “Large chance if hose A is a focused horse” is displayed.

  Since these “explanatory effects” are also executed when a variation pattern corresponding to each “explanation effect” is selected, the probability that the variation pattern corresponding to each “explanation effect” is selected is determined. The execution probability of each “explanatory effect” is realized by appropriately setting.

F-2. Significance of explanation production:
The “explanation effect” as described above is a symbol variation effect where the race effect is not originally performed, and as a part of the symbol variation effect in which the identification symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c are stopped and displayed in a discrete manner (special Played in a symbol variation game where the symbol is out of place and stopped. This is due to the following reason.

  In other words, when the identification symbol 41a, 41b, 41c is stopped and displayed in a broken pattern (when the special symbol is not stopped and displayed as a jackpot symbol), if the race effect is frequently performed, the player performs the race effect. However, the identification symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c are not expected to stop and display with a doublet, and as a result, it becomes difficult to enhance the game entertainment even if the race effect is performed (the race effect for the player). Value will fall). However, if the execution frequency of the race effect is simply lowered when the identification symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c are stopped and displayed in a discrete manner, the player feels the game monotonous (the opportunity to execute the effect) In this case, it is difficult to enhance the game entertainment.

  Therefore, when the identification symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c are stopped and displayed with a break, not only the execution frequency of the race effect is lowered but also the “explanatory effect” for explaining the content of the race effect is performed. If it carries out like this, it will become possible to raise the game interest at the time of a race production, suppressing that a player will feel a game monotonously. In other words, when the identification symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c are stopped and displayed with a break, the “explaining effect” is performed because the execution frequency of the race effect is low, so that the player feels the game monotonously. Can be suppressed. Even if this “explanatory effect” is performed, since this effect is not an effect that suggests the big hit expectation degree (the possibility that the identification symbols 41a, 41b, 41c are stopped and displayed with a doublet) in the first place, the identification symbol 41a , 41b, 41c are not expected to be stopped and displayed by the eyes, and the value of the race performance is not reduced. As a result, it is possible to enhance the gaming interest in the case where the race effect is performed while suppressing the player from feeling the game monotonously.

G. Development production:
G-1. Overview of development:
As described above, the “explanation effect” is originally a symbol variation effect in which a race effect is not performed, and as a part of the symbol variation effect in which the identification symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c are stopped and displayed in a discrete manner ( (In a symbol variation game in which a special symbol is removed and stopped at the symbol). For this reason, when the “description effect” is performed, the player can be made aware of the content of the race effect, but on the other hand, the race effect is not performed in the running symbol variation effect ( There is a possibility that the player may realize that the identification symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c are stopped and displayed in a discrete manner.

  Therefore, in the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the “explanation effect” is executed during the execution of the “explanation effect”, overcoming the natural fact that “the race effect is not performed when the explanation effect is performed”. It is possible to execute the type of race production described in. For example, as shown in FIG. 16, during the execution of the “explanation effect” that explains the content of the race effect in which the horse of interest is “hose B”, the race effect in which the horse of interest is “hose B” is executed (start). It was decided that it was possible. Further, it is possible to execute (start) a race effect in which the horse of interest is “hose A” while executing the “description effect” that explains the content of the race effect in which the horse of interest is “hose A”. During the execution of the “explaining effect” that explains the content of the race effect in which the horse is “hose C”, it is possible to execute (start) the race effect in which the horse of interest is “hose C”.

  In this way, it is possible to give unexpectedness to a player who recognizes that “race production will not be performed” in response to the “description effect” being performed, and it is possible to enhance the game entertainment interest. . Further, since the race effect of the type described in the “description effect” is performed as it is, the unexpectedness given to the player can be increased.

  In the present specification, the expression “the race effect is performed when the explanation effect is performed” as described above with reference to FIG. 16 is also expressed as “development from the explanation effect to the race effect”. Production (production that develops from explanation production to race production) is also expressed as “development production”. Hereinafter, such a development effect will be described in more detail.

G-2. Development details:
When the development effect is performed, first, after a predetermined time has elapsed (for example, after 2 seconds) from the start of the variation display of the identification symbols 41a, 41b, 41c, first, as described above with reference to FIG. An explanation presentation "is performed. Then, the “execution suggestion effect” is performed in a state where the “explanation effect” is performed.

  The “execution suggestion effect” is an effect suggesting the possibility that a race effect will be performed when an “explanation effect” is performed, that is, a development effect. If such an “execution suggestion effect” is performed, when the race effect is subsequently executed, it is easy for the player to recognize that the race effect is the effect described in the “explanation effect”. As a result, it is possible to easily give the player the aforementioned unexpectedness. In addition, when the race effect of the type described in the “description effect” is an effect desired by the player, when the “execution suggestion effect” is performed, the player is expected to perform the “race effect”. This makes it possible to enhance the game entertainment interest. In the following, “probability of development effect” suggested by “execution suggestion effect” is also expressed as “expected development degree”.

  As the “execution suggestion effect”, an effect of moving the frame image 41w displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 41 (an effect of moving the display area where the explanation effect is displayed) can be executed. When such an “execution suggestion effect” is performed, the degree of expected development may be suggested by the amount of movement of the frame image 41w. For example, as shown in FIG. 17A, when the movement amount (movement distance on the display screen) of the frame image 41w is large (when it is the first distance), the development expectation is the highest, and the frame image 41w When the amount of movement (movement distance on the display screen) is small (when the second distance is shorter than the first distance), the next highest development expectation is obtained, and when the frame image 41w does not move, the highest development expectation is obtained. It may be low.

  Here, since the “explanation effect” is an effect for allowing the player to understand the contents of the description, the display area (frame image 41w) where the “explanation effect” is displayed is fixed. Therefore, it is natural to make the contents easily visible to the player. Nevertheless, in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, when performing the “execution suggestion effect” as described above, an effect of moving the display area (the frame image 41w) in which the “description effect” is displayed is performed. I am going to do that. In this way, it is possible to give the player an unexpectedness and to pay attention to the “execution suggestion effect”, thereby enhancing the gaming interest. In addition, since the development expectation is suggested by the amount of movement of the display area (frame image 41w) in which “explanation effect” is displayed, the display area in which “explanation effect” is displayed to the player It is possible to pay attention to the amount of movement of (the frame image 41w), and it is possible to enhance the gaming interest.

  Further, as the “execution suggestion effect”, an effect of displaying the frame image 41w in a predetermined color can be executed. When such an “execution suggestion effect” is performed, the degree of expected development may be suggested by the color of the frame image 41w. For example, as shown in FIG. 17B, the frame image 41w has the highest degree of expected development when the color of the frame image 41w is “red” (when it is the first color), and the color of the frame image 41w is “green”. (The second color) has the next highest expected level of development, and the case where the color of the frame image 41w is “blue” may have the lowest expected level of development. Thus, if it is set as the structure which suggests an expansion expectation degree with the color of the frame image 41w, it can be made to pay attention to the color of the frame image 41w with respect to a player, and it will become possible to heighten game entertainment.

  Further, as the “execution suggestion effect”, an effect of displaying the frame image 41w in a predetermined shape may be executable. When such an “execution suggestion effect” is performed, the degree of expected development may be suggested by the shape of the frame image 41w. For example, as illustrated in FIG. 18A, the development expectation is highest when the shape of the frame image 41w is “circular” (in the case of the first shape), and the shape of the frame image 41w is “triangle”. (The second shape) is the next highest expected level of development, and the case where the shape of the frame image 41w is “square” may be the lowest expected level of development. Thus, if it is set as the structure which suggests a development expectation degree by the shape of the frame image 41w, it can be made to pay attention to the shape of the frame image 41w with respect to a player, and it becomes possible to raise a game interest.

  Furthermore, as the “execution suggestion effect”, an effect of displaying a development suggestion image that is an image suggesting the degree of expected development may be executable. When such an “execution suggestion effect” is performed, the degree of development expectation may be suggested depending on the type of the development suggestion image to be displayed. For example, as shown in FIG. 18B, when the image indicating “carrot” is displayed as the development suggestion image (when the first image is displayed), the development expectation is the highest. When the image indicating “Whip” is displayed (when the second image is displayed), the development expectation is the next highest, and when the image indicating “horse iron” is displayed as the development suggestion image (third When the image is displayed), the development expectation may be the lowest. In this way, if the configuration suggests the degree of development expectation according to the type of the development suggestion image to be displayed, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the type of the development suggestion image to be displayed, and it is possible to enhance the gaming interest It becomes.

  In addition, since the “execution suggestion effects” as described above are also executed when a variation pattern corresponding to each “execution suggestion effect” is selected, the variation patterns corresponding to each “execution suggestion effect” are displayed. Execution probabilities (and development expectations) of the respective “execution suggestion effects” are realized by appropriately setting the probability of selection.

  After performing the “execution suggestion effect” as described above, the “explanation effect” is developed into a race effect. Specifically, the display area (frame image 41w) in which “explanation effect” is displayed is gradually enlarged, and the size of the display area becomes substantially the same as the entire display area of the display screen of the effect display device 41. Then, the race effect of the type described in the “description effect” is started (see FIG. 16). In this way, it is possible to make it easier for the player to recognize that the started race effect is the effect described in the “description effect”, and as a result, it is possible to easily give the player the above-mentioned unexpectedness. It becomes possible. In addition, since no other effects are performed using the display area in which “explanatory effects” are displayed, the player can be surprised in this respect as well.

  Further, when the “explanation effect” is developed into a race effect, the race effect is started from a specific scene displayed in the “explanation effect”. For example, as shown in FIG. 19 (a), in the “explanation effect”, when “the first scene that is the scene at the start of the race effect (for example, the scene where the horse B is displayed as the horse of interest)” is displayed. The race effect starts from “a first scene that is a scene at the start of the race effect (for example, a scene in which hose B is displayed as a horse of interest)”. In this way, it is possible to make it easier for the player to recognize that the started race effect is the effect described in the “description effect”, and as a result, it is possible to easily give the player the above-mentioned unexpectedness. It becomes possible.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 19B, “Explanation effect” displays “second scene that is a scene in the middle of the race effect (for example, a scene in which the horse of interest overtakes another racehorse during the race)” Then, the race effect starts from “a second scene that is a scene in the middle of the race effect (for example, a scene in which the horse of interest overtakes another racehorse during the race)” in the “description effect”. That is, the race effect in this case is an effect after the “second scene that is a scene in the middle of the race effect (for example, a scene in which the horse of interest overtakes another racehorse during the race)”, and more. The previous production will not be performed. In this way, the race effect is not started from the first scene, but is started from the middle scene, so that in this respect as well, the player can be surprised.

  In addition, since the development effects as described above are also executed when a variation pattern corresponding to each development effect is selected, the probability that the variation pattern corresponding to each development effect is selected is appropriately set. The execution probability of each development effect is realized.

  Here, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the degree of development expectation (the possibility that the race effect is performed) when the “description effect” is performed differs depending on the type of the race effect described in the “description effect”. ing. For example, as shown in FIG. 20 (a), when the “explaining effect” is performed, the expected degree of development is when the “explaining effect” is described to explain the race effect in which the horse of interest is “hose A”. “Explanation effect” explaining the race effect in which the attention horse is “Hose C” is the next highest, and “Explanation effect” explaining the race effect in which the attention horse is “Hose C” is performed next. Is set to the lowest. In other words, the development expectation when the “explaining effect” is performed is the highest when the “explaining effect” is performed to explain the race effect in which the jackpot expectation is “high”. “Explanation effect” that explains the race effect that is “medium” is the next highest, and “Explanation effect” that explains the race effect that has a low jackpot expectation level is set to the lowest. Has been. In this way, it is possible to make the player pay attention to which type of race effect is explained in the “explanation effect”, and in turn, an “explanation effect” that explains the race effect with a higher expectation level of jackpot. Can be expected to be done.

  Further, in the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the development expectation degree (possibility of the race effect) when the “description effect” is performed is the scene of the race effect that is described (displayed) by the “description effect”. It depends on. For example, as shown in FIG. 20B, the degree of development expectation when the “explaining effect” is performed is more than the case where the “explaining effect” that explains (displays) the first scene of the race effect is performed. In addition, the case where “explanatory effect” for explaining (displaying) the second scene of the race effect is set higher. This allows the player to focus on which scene of the race effect is explained (displayed) in the “description effect”, and in turn, explains (displays) a scene with a higher development expectation. It can be expected that “explanatory presentation” will be performed.

  Further, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the big hit expectation degree when the “development effect” is performed varies depending on the scene of the race effect described (displayed) by the “description effect”. For example, when the “development effect” is performed, the expectation degree of the big hit is that the second scene of the race effect is more than the case where the “explanation effect” is described (displayed) for the first scene of the race effect. It is set higher when “explanatory effect” to be explained (displayed) is performed. Even in such a case, it is possible to let the player pay attention to which scene of the race effect is explained (displayed) in the “description effect”, and in turn, explain (display) the scene with the higher expectation level of the big hit. It can be expected that an “explanatory effect” will be performed.

  Further, in the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the big hit expectation degree when the race effect is performed is more than when the race effect is performed without the “description effect” (when the development effect is not performed). The case where the race effect is performed via the “explanatory effect” (when the development effect is performed) is set higher. In this way, the player can be expected to perform the race effect (the development effect is performed) via the “explanation effect”, not just the race effect.

  Of course, the above-described development expectation and jackpot expectation can also be realized by appropriately setting the probability that the variation pattern corresponding to each effect is selected.

  The pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment naturally has a horse of interest in the race effect when the race effect is performed when the “description effect” is performed (when the development effect is performed). When the goal is reached first, the identification symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c may be stopped and displayed with a doublet. In other words, this configuration is originally performed in a symbol variation effect in which the identification symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c are stopped and displayed in a discrete manner (in a symbol variation game in which a special symbol is removed and stopped and displayed in a symbol). This is a configuration in which the “design” is performed with a symbol variation effect in which the identification symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c stop and display with a double eye (in a symbol variation game in which a special symbol is stopped and displayed with a jackpot symbol). For this reason, even with such a configuration, it is possible to give an unexpectedness to the player, and it is possible to enhance the gaming interest.

  In addition, the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment has the identification symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c (even if the “description effect” is performed during the variation display of the identification symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c (special symbols). This is a configuration in which the race effect can be executed before the end of the variable display of the special symbol. Even with such a configuration, unexpectedness can be given to the player, and the gaming interest can be enhanced.

  In addition, the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment is configured to start the race effect of the type described in the “description effect” during the execution of the “description effect”. During execution of the “description effect”, the player naturally recognizes that the explanation of the race effect is being performed. In the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, since the race production that is the subject of the explanation is suddenly performed during such an explanation, it is possible to give the player an unexpectedness and to enhance the gaming interest. It becomes possible.

  The race effect can also be understood as a “giving suggestion effect”, and the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 that executes the race effect can also be regarded as “giving suggestion effect execution means”. Further, among the race effects, an effect with a lower degree of jackpot expectation can be regarded as a “first effect”, and an effect with a higher jackpot expectation level can be regarded as a “second effect”.

  As mentioned above, although the Example of this invention was described, this invention is not limited to this, Unless it deviates from the range described in each claim, it is not limited to the description word of each claim, and those skilled in the art Improvements based on the knowledge that a person skilled in the art normally has can be added as appropriate to the extent that they can be easily replaced.

  For example, in the above-described embodiment, the present invention is applied to the pachinko machine 1 that gives a player a profit (game value) as a result of a game by paying out a game ball supplied from the island equipment of the game hall. An example was explained. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the present invention can also be applied to a gaming machine of a type that provides gaming profits in a form different from “payout of gaming balls”. For example, game profits (games) are stored by storing data indicating the amount of profit (the magnitude of the game value) corresponding to the entrance of a game ball at various entrances. The present invention can also be applied to a pachinko machine of a type in which a value is given to a player. In this case as well, the same effects as in the above-described embodiment can be obtained. As a pachinko machine of the type in which game profit (game value) is converted into data and given to the player, a game machine that circulates and uses a plurality of game balls built in the pachinko machine, specifically, An example is a pachinko machine (so-called encapsulated game machine) configured to return the game ball discharged to the back of the game board through various entrances or outs to the launch position and launch it again.

<Game machines A1 to A10 that can be extracted from the above-described embodiments>
The pachinko machine of the embodiment described above can be regarded as the following gaming machines A1 to A10.

<Game machine A1>
A privilege granting means for granting a privilege to a player when a predetermined grant condition is established;
An application suggestion effect execution means capable of executing an application suggestion effect that suggests the possibility of granting the privilege;
With
A plurality of types of effects can be executed as the assignment suggestion effects,
A game machine capable of executing an explanation effect that explains the contents of a predetermined type of effect among the plurality of types of suggestion effects.

  In such a gaming machine, if the provision suggestion effect is frequently performed when the privilege is not provided, the player does not expect the provision of the privilege even if the grant suggestion effect is performed. Even if it is performed, it becomes difficult to enhance the game interest (the value of the giving suggestion effect for the player is reduced). However, if the execution frequency of the giving suggestion effect is simply lowered when the privilege is not given, the player feels that the game is monotonous (the execution opportunity of the effect is reduced). It will be difficult to enhance the fun of gaming. Therefore, in this gaming machine, when the privilege is not given, not only the execution frequency of the giving suggestion effect is lowered, but also the explanation effect that explains the content of the giving suggestion effect is performed. If it carries out like this, it will become possible to heighten the game interest at the time of a provision suggestion effect being produced, suppressing that a player will feel a game monotonously. That is, when the privilege is not given, the explanation effect is performed as much as the execution frequency of the giving suggestion effect is low, so that the player can be prevented from feeling monotonous. And even if this explanation effect is performed, this effect is not an effect that suggests the possibility that a privilege will be granted (hereinafter also referred to as “privilege grant possibility”), so the player expects the privilege to be granted There is no such thing as reducing the value of the giving suggestion effect. As a result, it is possible to enhance the game interest in the case where the giving suggestion effect is performed while suppressing the player from feeling the game monotonously.

<Game machine A2>
In the gaming machine A1,
Even if the explanation effect is executed, the above-mentioned giving suggestion effect of the type explained in the explanation effect can be executed.

  As described above, originally, the explanation effect is an effect performed when a privilege is not given. For this reason, when the explanation effect is performed, the player recognizes that the privilege is not granted, and it is not necessary to suggest the possibility of granting the privilege as long as the privilege is not granted. Recognize. In this gaming machine, it is decided that the provision suggestion effect is performed even if the explanation effect is performed, overcoming such a matter of course. If it carries out like this, the player who recognizes that the provision suggestion effect is not performed can be given unexpectedness, and it becomes possible to enhance the gaming interest. Furthermore, since the type of suggestion effect described in the explanation effect is performed as it is, the unexpectedness given to the player can be increased.

<Game machine A3>
In gaming machine A2,
Comprising identification information display means for variably displaying the identification information;
The privilege granting means is a means for executing, as the privilege, a specific game in which a variable entrance is in a state in which entry is possible based on the identification information being displayed in a specific manner.
The giving suggestion effect is an effect suggesting the possibility that the identification information is displayed in a specific manner,
Even if the explanation effect is executed during the variation display of the identification information, the giving suggestion effect of the type described in the explanation effect is started before the variation display of the identification information is ended. A gaming machine characterized in that it is possible.

  As described above, originally, the explanation effect is an effect performed when a privilege is not given (here, when identification information is not displayed in a specific manner). For this reason, when explanation presentation is performed during the variation display of the identification information, the player naturally recognizes that the identification information during the variation display is not displayed in a specific mode, and the identification information is not displayed in a specific mode. Since there is no need to suggest the possibility, it is recognized that the assignment suggesting effect is not performed. In this gaming machine, overcoming such a matter of course, even if the explanation effect is performed during the variation display of the identification information, the giving suggestion effect is performed before the end of the variation display of the identification information. I decided to do it. If it carries out like this, the player who recognizes that the provision suggestion effect is not performed can be given unexpectedness, and it becomes possible to enhance the gaming interest. Furthermore, since the type of suggestion effect described in the explanation effect is performed as it is, the unexpectedness given to the player can be increased.

<Game machine A4>
In gaming machine A2 or gaming machine A3,
During the execution of the explanation effect, it is possible to start the giving suggestion effect of the type explained in the explanation effect.

  During the execution of the explanation effect, the player recognizes that the explanation of the assignment suggestion effect is being performed. In this game machine, during the explanation, the giving suggestion effect that is the subject of the explanation is suddenly performed, so that it is possible to give the player an unexpectedness and to enhance the gaming interest It becomes.

<Game machine A5>
In any one of the gaming machines A2 to A4,
When the explanation effect is executed, when executing the assignment suggestion effect of the type described in the explanation effect,
A gaming machine, wherein the display area in which the explanation effect is displayed is enlarged, and the giving suggestion effect is displayed in the enlarged display area.

  In such a gaming machine, the display area in which the explanation effect is displayed is expanded as it is, and the kind of suggestion effect described in the explanation effect is displayed. In this way, it is possible to make it easier for the player to recognize that the displayed giving suggestion effect is the effect explained in the explanation effect, and as a result, it is possible to easily give the player the above-mentioned unexpectedness. It becomes. In addition, since other presentations are not performed using the display area of the explanation presentation, it is possible to give the player surprise in this respect as well.

<Game machine A6>
In any one of the gaming machines A2 to A5,
The explanation effect is an effect of displaying a specific scene of a predetermined type of effect among the plurality of types of suggestion effects,
When the explanation effect is executed, when executing the assignment suggestion effect of the type described in the explanation effect,
The grant suggestion effect is started from the specific scene displayed in the explanation effect.

  In such a gaming machine, the giving suggestion effect is started from the specific scene displayed in the explanation effect. For this reason, it is possible to make it easier for the player to recognize that the displayed giving suggestion effect is the effect described in the explanation effect, and as a result, it is possible to easily give the player the above-mentioned unexpectedness. It becomes possible. In addition, when the specific scene displayed in the explanation effect is a scene in the middle of the giving suggestion effect, the giving suggestion effect is not started from the first scene, but is started from the middle scene (specific scene). Therefore, even in this respect, the player can be given unexpectedness.

<Game machine A7>
In any one of the gaming machines A2 to A6,
When the explanation effect is executed, an execution suggestion effect that suggests a possibility that the kind of suggestion effect of the type described in the explanation effect is executed can be executed.

  In such a gaming machine, there may be an execution suggestion effect that suggests the possibility of executing the type of suggestion effect described in the explanation effect. When the grant suggestion effect is executed, it is possible to make it easier for the player to recognize that the grant suggestion effect is the effect explained in the explanation effect. As a result, the above-described unexpectedness is given to the player. It becomes possible to make it easy to give. In addition, when the kind of suggestion effect described in the explanation effect is an effect desired by the player, when the execution suggestion effect is performed, the player can expect the grant suggestion effect to be performed. It is possible to enhance the game entertainment.

<Game machine A8>
In gaming machine A7,
The execution suggestion effect is an effect of moving a display area in which the explanation effect is displayed.

  In such a gaming machine, the explanation effect is an effect for allowing the player to understand the contents of the explanation. Therefore, originally, the display area where the explanation effect is displayed is fixed, and the contents are displayed. Naturally, it is easy for the player to visually recognize. Nevertheless, in this gaming machine, when performing the execution suggestion effect, an effect of moving the display area where the explanation effect is displayed is performed. If it carries out like this, while giving unexpectedness to a player, it can be made to pay attention to an execution suggestion effect, and it becomes possible to raise a game interest.

<Game machine A9>
In any one of the gaming machines A2 to A8,
As the giving suggestion effect, at least a first effect and a second effect different from the first effect can be executed,
When the explanation effect that explains the contents of the second effect is executed rather than the probability of executing the first effect when the explanation effect that explains the content of the first effect is executed, the second A gaming machine characterized by a higher probability of performing the production.

  Since the explanation effect is an effect explaining the content of the assignment suggestion effect, for a player who already understands the content of the assignment suggestion effect, if the explanation effect is originally, which explanation suggestion effect is explained? Is not interested. In this regard, in this gaming machine, the probability that each of the giving suggestion effects is made varies depending on whether the first effect or the second effect is described in the explanation effect. For this reason, even for a player who already understands the contents of the provision suggestion effect, the player determines whether the assignment suggestion effect described by the explanation effect is the first effect or the second effect. It is possible to increase the interest of the game.

<Game machine A10>
In any one of the gaming machines A2 to A8,
As the giving suggestion effect, at least a first effect and a second effect different from the first effect can be executed,
There is a higher probability that the privilege is given to the player when the second effect is performed than when the first effect is performed,
When the explanation effect that explains the content of the second effect is executed, the second effect when the explanation effect that explains the content of the second effect is executed, rather than the probability of executing the first effect when the explanation effect that explains the content of the first effect is executed. A gaming machine characterized by a higher probability of performing the production.

  Since the explanation effect is an effect explaining the content of the assignment suggestion effect, for a player who already understands the content of the assignment suggestion effect, if the explanation effect is originally, which explanation suggestion effect is explained? Is not interested. In this regard, in this gaming machine, the probability that each of the giving suggestion effects is made varies depending on whether the first effect or the second effect is described in the explanation effect. For this reason, even for a player who already understands the contents of the provision suggestion effect, the player determines whether the assignment suggestion effect described by the explanation effect is the first effect or the second effect. It is possible to increase the interest of the game. Furthermore, the probability that each giving suggestion effect is performed when the explanation effect explaining the content of the second effect is executed, rather than when the explanation effect explaining the content of the first effect is executed, And since the probability that a privilege will be provided is high, it can be made to expect that a 2nd effect will be performed rather than a 1st effect with respect to a player, and it will become possible to raise a game interest.

<Game machines B1 to B11 that can be extracted from the above-described embodiment>
The pachinko machines of the above-described embodiments can be regarded as the following gaming machines B1 to B11.

<Game machine B1>
A privilege granting means for granting a privilege to a player when a predetermined grant condition is established;
An application suggestion effect execution means capable of executing an application suggestion effect that suggests the possibility of granting the privilege;
With
A plurality of types of effects can be executed as the assignment suggestion effects,
A game machine capable of executing an explanation effect that explains the contents of a predetermined type of effect among the plurality of types of suggestion effects.

  In such a gaming machine, if the provision suggestion effect is frequently performed when the privilege is not provided, the player does not expect the provision of the privilege even if the grant suggestion effect is performed. Even if it is performed, it becomes difficult to enhance the game interest (the value of the giving suggestion effect for the player is reduced). However, if the execution frequency of the giving suggestion effect is simply lowered when the privilege is not given, the player feels that the game is monotonous (the execution opportunity of the effect is reduced). It will be difficult to enhance the fun of gaming. Therefore, in this gaming machine, when the privilege is not given, not only the execution frequency of the giving suggestion effect is lowered, but also the explanation effect that explains the content of the giving suggestion effect is performed. If it carries out like this, it will become possible to heighten the game interest at the time of a provision suggestion effect being produced, suppressing that a player will feel a game monotonously. That is, when the privilege is not given, the explanation effect is performed as much as the execution frequency of the giving suggestion effect is low, so that the player can be prevented from feeling monotonous. And even if this explanation effect is performed, this effect is not an effect that suggests the possibility that a privilege will be granted (hereinafter also referred to as “privilege grant possibility”), so the player expects the privilege to be granted There is no such thing as reducing the value of the giving suggestion effect. As a result, it is possible to enhance the game interest in the case where the giving suggestion effect is performed while suppressing the player from feeling the game monotonously.

<Game machine B2>
In gaming machine B1,
Even if it is a case where the said privilege is provided to a player, the said description effect can be performed. The gaming machine characterized by the above-mentioned.

  As described above, originally, the explanation effect is an effect performed when a privilege is not given. For this reason, when an explanation effect is performed, naturally, a player recognizes that a privilege is not given. In this gaming machine, it is decided that an explanation effect is performed even when a privilege is granted, overcoming such a matter of course. If it carries out like this, it will be possible to give an unexpectedness to the player who recognizes that "the privilege is not given" in response to the explanation effect being performed, and it becomes possible to enhance the game interest.

<Game machine B3>
In gaming machine B2,
Even if the explanation effect is executed, the above-mentioned giving suggestion effect of the type explained in the explanation effect can be executed.

  As described above, originally, the explanation effect is an effect performed when a privilege is not given. For this reason, when the explanation effect is performed, the player recognizes that the privilege is not granted, and it is not necessary to suggest the possibility of granting the privilege as long as the privilege is not granted. Recognize. In this gaming machine, it is decided that the provision suggestion effect is performed even if the explanation effect is performed, overcoming such a matter of course. If it carries out like this, the player who recognizes that the provision suggestion effect is not performed can be given unexpectedness, and it becomes possible to enhance the gaming interest. Furthermore, since the type of suggestion effect described in the explanation effect is performed as it is, the unexpectedness given to the player can be increased.

<Game machine B4>
In gaming machine B2 or gaming machine B3,
Comprising identification information display means for variably displaying the identification information;
The privilege granting means is a means for executing, as the privilege, a specific game in which a variable entrance is in a state in which entry is possible based on the identification information being displayed in a specific manner.
The giving suggestion effect is an effect suggesting the possibility that the identification information is displayed in a specific manner,
Even if the identification information is displayed in a specific manner as a result of the variable display, the explanation effect can be executed during the variable display.

  As described above, originally, the explanation effect is an effect performed when a privilege is not given (here, when identification information is not displayed in a specific manner). For this reason, when the explanation effect is performed during the variation display of the identification information, the player recognizes that the identification information during the variation display is not displayed in a specific manner. In this gaming machine, overcoming such a matter of course, even if the identification information is displayed in a specific manner as a result of the variable display, an explanation effect is performed during the variable display. In this way, a player who recognizes that “the identification information is not displayed in a specific manner” in response to the explanation effect being performed can be given a surprise, and the gaming interest can be enhanced.

<Game machine B5>
In any one of the gaming machines B2 to B4,
During the execution of the explanation effect, it is possible to start the giving suggestion effect of the type explained in the explanation effect.

  During the execution of the explanation effect, the player recognizes that the explanation of the assignment suggestion effect is being performed. In this game machine, during the explanation, the giving suggestion effect that is the subject of the explanation is suddenly performed, so that it is possible to give the player an unexpectedness and to enhance the gaming interest It becomes.

<Game machine B6>
In any one of the gaming machines B2 to B5,
When the explanation effect is executed, when executing the assignment suggestion effect of the type described in the explanation effect,
A gaming machine, wherein the display area in which the explanation effect is displayed is enlarged, and the giving suggestion effect is displayed in the enlarged display area.

  In such a gaming machine, the display area in which the explanation effect is displayed is expanded as it is, and the kind of suggestion effect described in the explanation effect is displayed. In this way, it is possible to make it easier for the player to recognize that the displayed giving suggestion effect is the effect explained in the explanation effect, and as a result, it is possible to easily give the player the above-mentioned unexpectedness. It becomes. In addition, since other presentations are not performed using the display area of the explanation presentation, it is possible to give the player surprise in this respect as well.

<Game machine B7>
In any one of the gaming machines B2 to B6,
The explanation effect is an effect of displaying a specific scene of a predetermined type of effect among the plurality of types of suggestion effects,
When the explanation effect is executed, when executing the assignment suggestion effect of the type described in the explanation effect,
The grant suggestion effect is started from the specific scene displayed in the explanation effect.

  In such a gaming machine, the giving suggestion effect is started from the specific scene displayed in the explanation effect. For this reason, it is possible to make it easier for the player to recognize that the displayed giving suggestion effect is the effect described in the explanation effect, and as a result, it is possible to easily give the player the above-mentioned unexpectedness. It becomes possible. In addition, when the specific scene displayed in the explanation effect is a scene in the middle of the giving suggestion effect, the giving suggestion effect is not started from the first scene, but is started from the middle scene (specific scene). Therefore, even in this respect, the player can be given unexpectedness.

<Game machine B8>
In any one of the gaming machines B2 to B7,
When the explanation effect is executed, an execution suggestion effect that suggests a possibility that the kind of suggestion effect of the type described in the explanation effect is executed can be executed.

  In such a gaming machine, there may be an execution suggestion effect that suggests the possibility of executing the type of suggestion effect described in the explanation effect. When the grant suggestion effect is executed, it is possible to make it easier for the player to recognize that the grant suggestion effect is the effect explained in the explanation effect. As a result, the above-described unexpectedness is given to the player. It becomes possible to make it easy to give. In addition, when the kind of suggestion effect described in the explanation effect is an effect desired by the player, when the execution suggestion effect is performed, the player can expect the grant suggestion effect to be performed. It is possible to enhance the game entertainment.

<Game machine B9>
In gaming machine B8,
The execution suggestion effect is an effect of moving a display area in which the explanation effect is displayed.

  In such a gaming machine, the explanation effect is an effect for allowing the player to understand the contents of the explanation. Therefore, originally, the display area where the explanation effect is displayed is fixed, and the contents are displayed. Naturally, it is easy for the player to visually recognize. Nevertheless, in this gaming machine, when performing the execution suggestion effect, an effect of moving the display area where the explanation effect is displayed is performed. If it carries out like this, while giving unexpectedness to a player, it can be made to pay attention to an execution suggestion effect, and it becomes possible to raise a game interest.

<Game machine B10>
In any one of the gaming machines B2 to B9,
As the giving suggestion effect, at least a first effect and a second effect different from the first effect can be executed,
When the explanation effect that explains the contents of the second effect is executed rather than the probability of executing the first effect when the explanation effect that explains the content of the first effect is executed, the second A gaming machine characterized by a higher probability of performing the production.

  Since the explanation effect is an effect explaining the content of the assignment suggestion effect, for a player who already understands the content of the assignment suggestion effect, if the explanation effect is originally, which explanation suggestion effect is explained? Is not interested. In this regard, in this gaming machine, the probability that each of the giving suggestion effects is made varies depending on whether the first effect or the second effect is described in the explanation effect. For this reason, even for a player who already understands the contents of the provision suggestion effect, the player determines whether the assignment suggestion effect described by the explanation effect is the first effect or the second effect. It is possible to increase the interest of the game.

<Game machine B11>
In any one of the gaming machines B2 to B9,
As the giving suggestion effect, at least a first effect and a second effect different from the first effect can be executed,
There is a higher probability that the privilege is given to the player when the second effect is performed than when the first effect is performed,
When the explanation effect that explains the contents of the second effect is executed rather than the probability of executing the first effect when the explanation effect that explains the content of the first effect is executed, the second A gaming machine characterized by a higher probability of performing the production.

  Since the explanation effect is an effect explaining the content of the assignment suggestion effect, for a player who already understands the content of the assignment suggestion effect, if the explanation effect is originally, which explanation suggestion effect is explained? Is not interested. In this regard, in this gaming machine, the probability that each of the giving suggestion effects is made varies depending on whether the first effect or the second effect is described in the explanation effect. For this reason, even for a player who already understands the contents of the provision suggestion effect, the player determines whether the assignment suggestion effect described by the explanation effect is the first effect or the second effect. It is possible to increase the interest of the game. Furthermore, the probability that each giving suggestion effect is performed when the explanation effect explaining the content of the second effect is executed, rather than when the explanation effect explaining the content of the first effect is executed, And since the probability that a privilege will be provided is high, it can be made to expect that a 2nd effect will be performed rather than a 1st effect with respect to a player, and it will become possible to raise a game interest.

  The present invention can be used for a gaming machine used in a game hall.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine (game machine), 20 ... Game board, 28 ... Grand prize opening (variable entrance), 40 ... Production opening, 41 ... Production display device, 200 ... Main control board, 201 ... CPU (privilege) Granting means, identification information display means, specific game executing means), 220... Sub-control board, 221.

Claims (1)

A privilege granting means for granting a privilege to a player when a predetermined grant condition is established;
An application suggestion effect execution means capable of executing an application suggestion effect that suggests the possibility of granting the privilege;
With
A plurality of types of effects can be executed as the assignment suggestion effects,
About a predetermined type of production among the plurality of types of indication suggestion production, an explanation production that explains the contents can be executed,
Even if it is a case where the said privilege is provided to a player, the said description effect can be performed. The gaming machine characterized by the above-mentioned.

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