JP2019195466A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of improving the excitement of a presentation and thereby to improve amusement of games.SOLUTION: A game machine (Pachinko game machine 1 or the like) capable of performing a variable display is provided. A plurality of types of presentation elements such as a friendly card image 71 to be exhibited in a first presentation include a special presentation element such as a rare card image 712 having a higher probability than other presentation elements to become a specific presentation result when used in a second presentation. In such a configuration, it is possible to improve the excitement of the presentation and thereby to improve amusement of games.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 9-2

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine capable of controlling variable display such as a pachinko gaming machine.

  In a conventional gaming machine such as a pachinko machine, the number of prize balls to be paid out is first displayed according to the player's button operation during a big hit based on an image that can specify the number of buttons acquired during variable display. There is one that performs an effect of adding to the number of awarded balls (Patent Document 1).

JP, 2006-202779, A (paragraphs 0479-0485 etc.)

  However, in the gaming machine of Patent Document 1 described above, the display mode of an image such as a button that can be acquired by a player has few variations, and the specific display result or the like is not suggested by the display mode of the image. There was a problem that the production was not interesting and the interest of the game could not be improved.

  The present invention has been devised in view of such circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the fun of the game by improving the fun of the production.

(1) A gaming machine (such as a pachinko gaming machine 1) capable of performing variable display (variable display of special symbols, decorative symbols, small symbols, etc.)
First effect means (effect control CPU 120, S172 in FIG. 7, etc.) capable of executing a first effect (first effect as a card battle effect during variable display);
Based on the result of the first effect being a predetermined effect (such as complete victory in FIG. 9-3 (H)), the second effect (FIG. 9-3 (N)) after the first effect. Second effect means (effect control CPU 120, S176 in FIG. 7 and the like) capable of executing (G) a second effect as a prize ball addition effect in the big hit gaming state;
The special effect (FIG. 9-) is based on the fact that the effect result of the second effect is the specific effect result (such as the result of displaying a bonus game such as “+100” in FIG. 9-3 (P)). 3 (Q) 1000-> 1200 special effects execution means (such as an effect control CPU 120, S176 in FIG.
The first effect presents a plurality of types of effect elements (a friend card image 71, an enemy card image 72, etc. of FIGS. 9-2 (D) and (E)), and a predetermined effect using the presented effect elements ( 9-2 (F), the card battle effect of (G) etc.) can be performed, and the effect result can be the predetermined effect result,
The second effect is a specific effect (a friend card) using at least a part of the effect elements presented by the first effect (such as a friend card image 71 remaining in the card battle effect). The effect result can be the specific effect result (execution display result of the big hit prize ball such as “+100” in FIG. 9-3 (P)),
The plurality of types of effect elements presented in the first effect are more likely to be the specific effect result when used in the second effect than other effect elements (see FIG. 9-5, etc.). ) Includes special performance elements (rare card image 712, etc.).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the fun of the game and improve the interest of the game.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1),
The plurality of types of effect elements are a first effect element (such as an ally card image 71) that suggests that the second effect is executed after execution of the first effect, and the second effect is not executed after execution of the first effect. 2nd effect element (enemy card image 72 grade | etc.,) Which suggests (FIGS. 9-3 (D), (E) grade).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation, and conversely, give the player a feeling of frustration.

(3) In the gaming machine of (2),
In the first effect, when the plurality of types of effect elements are presented, the proportion of the second effect being executed increases as the number of the first effect elements presented increases (FIG. 9-4 ( In A) and (B), the probability that the number of allied card images 71 is larger when the probability variation big hit is determined than when the normal big hit is determined, etc.).

  According to such a configuration, the player can be made to pay attention to the number of presentations of the first effect element.

(4) In any of the gaming machines (1) to (3),
In the first effect, when the special effect element is presented, the ratio of executing the second effect is higher than when the special effect element is not presented (FIG. 9-5 (A)). In (C), the probability that the rare card image 712 is selected is higher when the probability variation jackpot is determined than when the normal jackpot is determined).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to make a player pay attention to whether or not a special performance element is presented.

(5) In any of the gaming machines (1) to (4),
When the second effect is not executed, after the first effect is finished, the third effect is different from the second effect (predetermined effect at the time of normal big hit in FIGS. 9-3 (R) to (T)). Is further provided with third effect means (effect control CPU 120, S176 in FIG. 7, etc.)
During execution of the third effect, the plurality of types of effect elements are not used (FIGS. 9-3 (R) to (T)).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the effect result of the first effect.

(6) In any one of the gaming machines (1) to (5),
In the first production, when the special production element is presented, at least a part of the production style of the first production is different from when the special production element is not presented (FIG. 9-2 (D)). As shown in (E), the aura image 32 is displayed along with the rare card image 712).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible for the player to easily recognize that the special effect element is presented, and to increase the player's expectation.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the various control boards etc. which were mounted in the pachinko game machine. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a game control main process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the timer interruption process for game control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is a symbol arrangement | sequence table which shows the symbol arrangement | sequence of the decoration symbol of the characteristic part 045F, and a small hits symbol. It is a figure which shows SP development effect table which simplifies and shows the effect pattern when SP development effect is performed. It is a display screen figure of the image display apparatus 5 which shows the relationship between the production | presentation of the variable display of a decoration design, and the production | presentation of the variable display of a small design. It is a figure which shows the big hit type selection table used in order to select the big hit type regarding the characteristic part 046F. It is a display screen figure of the image display apparatus 5 which shows the display image in a card battle effect. It is a display screen figure of the image display apparatus 5 which shows the display image in a prize ball riding effect. It is a figure which shows a card | curd ratio selection table. It is a figure which shows a card | curd type selection table.

(Basic explanation)
First, a basic configuration and control of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (which is also a configuration and control of a general pachinko gaming machine) will be described.

(Configuration of pachinko machine 1)
FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine 1 and shows an arrangement layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine (gaming machine) 1 is roughly composed of a gaming board (gauge board) 2 constituting a gaming board surface and a gaming machine frame (base frame) 3 for supporting and fixing the gaming board 2. A game area is formed on the game board 2, and a game ball as a game medium is launched into a game area from a predetermined hitting device.

  In a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, to the right of the game area), a variable display (also called a special figure game) of special symbols (also called special figures) as a plurality of types of special identification information is provided. A first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol display device 4B to be performed are provided. Each of these consists of a 7-segment LED or the like. The special symbol is represented by a number indicating “0” to “9” or a lighting pattern such as “−”. The special symbol may include a pattern in which all LEDs are turned off.

  The “variable display” of the special symbol is, for example, to display a plurality of special symbols in a variable manner (the same applies to other symbols described later). Examples of the fluctuation include an update display of a plurality of symbols, a scroll display of a plurality of symbols, deformation of one or more symbols, and enlargement / reduction of one or more symbols. In the case of a special symbol or a variation of a normal symbol described later, a plurality of types of special symbols or normal symbols are updated and displayed. In the variation of the decorative pattern described later, a plurality of types of decorative patterns are scroll-displayed or updated, or one or more decorative symbols are deformed or enlarged / reduced. Note that the variation includes an aspect in which a certain symbol is blinked. At the end of the variable display, a predetermined special symbol is stopped and displayed (also referred to as derivation or derivation display) as a display result (the same applies to variable display of other symbols described later). Note that variable display may be expressed as variable display or fluctuation.

  The special symbol variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A is also referred to as “first special symbol”, and the special symbol variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B is also referred to as “second special symbol”. In addition, the special figure game using the first special figure is referred to as a “first special figure game”, and the special figure game using the second special figure is also referred to as a “second special figure game”. There may be one kind of special symbol display device that performs variable display of special symbols.

  An image display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area on the game board 2. The image display device 5 includes, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display device), an organic EL (Electro Luminescence), and the like, and displays various effect images. The image display device 5 may be composed of a projector and a screen. Various effect images are displayed on the image display device 5.

  For example, on the screen of the image display device 5, in synchronization with the first special symbol game or the second special symbol game, decorative symbols (such as symbols indicating numbers) as a plurality of types of decorative identification information different from the special symbols. The variable display is performed. Here, in synchronization with the first special game or the second special game, the decorative symbols are variably displayed in the left, middle, and right decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R (for example, up and down) Direction scroll display and update display). Note that the special display game and the variable display of the decorative symbols executed in synchronism are collectively referred to simply as variable display.

  On the screen of the image display device 5, there may be provided a display area for displaying a hold display corresponding to the variable display for which execution is suspended and an active display corresponding to the variable display being executed. The hold display and the active display are collectively referred to as a variable display compatible display corresponding to the variable display.

  The number of variable displays that are held is also called the number of stored memories. The number of reserved memories corresponding to the first special figure game is also referred to as a first reserved memory number, and the number of reserved memories corresponding to the second special figure game is also referred to as a second reserved memory number. The total of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number is also referred to as the total reserved memory number.

  In addition, a first hold indicator 25A and a second hold indicator 25B configured to include a plurality of LEDs are provided at predetermined positions on the game board 2, and the first hold indicator 25A indicates the number of LEDs lit. To display the first reserved memory number, and the second reserved indicator 25B displays the second reserved memory number according to the number of lit LEDs.

  Below the image display device 5, a winning ball device 6A and a variable winning ball device 6B are provided.

  The winning ball apparatus 6A forms a first start winning opening that is maintained in a certain open state in which a game ball can always enter, for example, by a predetermined ball receiving member. When a game ball enters the first start winning opening, a predetermined number of (for example, three) prize balls are paid out and the first special game can be started.

The variable winning ball device 6B (ordinary electric accessory) forms a second start winning opening that is changed between a closed state and an open state by a solenoid 81 (see FIG. 2). The variable winning ball apparatus 6B includes, for example, an electric tulip-shaped accessory having a pair of movable wing pieces, and when the movable wing piece is in a vertical position when the solenoid 81 is in an off state, the tip of the movable wing piece Is close to the winning ball device 6A, and the game ball enters the closed state where the game ball does not enter the second starting winning port (also referred to as the second starting winning port is closed). On the other hand, the variable winning ball device 6B is in an open state in which the game ball can enter the second starting winning opening by moving the movable wing piece to the tilted position when the solenoid 81 is in the ON state (second starting point). It is also said that the winning opening is open.) When a game ball enters the second start winning opening, a predetermined number (for example, three) of the prize balls are paid out and the second special game can be started. Note that the variable winning ball device 6B is not limited to the one having an electric tulip type accessory as long as it changes between a closed state and an open state.

  At a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, four places in the lower left and right sides of the game area), there are provided general winning holes 10 that are always kept in a certain open state by a predetermined ball receiving member. In this case, when entering any of the general winning ports 10, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

  Below the winning ball device 6A and the variable winning ball device 6B, a special variable winning ball device 7 having a large winning opening is provided. The special variable winning ball apparatus 7 includes a large winning opening door that is opened and closed by a solenoid 82 (see FIG. 2), and the special winning opening as a specific area that changes between an open state and a closed state by the large winning opening door. Form.

  As an example, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door (for the special electric accessory) is in the OFF state, the large winning opening door closes the large winning opening and the game ball is large. You will not be able to enter (pass) the winning entrance. On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special prize opening door is in the ON state, the special prize opening door opens the big prize opening, so that the game ball can easily enter the special prize opening. Become.

  When game balls enter the big prize opening, a predetermined number (for example, 14) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. When game balls enter the big prize opening, for example, more prize balls are paid out than when game balls enter the first start prize opening, the second start prize opening, and the general prize opening 10, for example.

  The entry of a game ball into each winning opening including the general winning opening 10 is also referred to as “winning”. In particular, winning at the starting port (first starting winning port, second starting winning port starting port) is also referred to as starting winning.

  A normal symbol display 20 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (on the left side of the game area in the example shown in FIG. 1). As an example, the normal symbol display 20 is composed of 7-segment LEDs and the like, and variably displays normal symbols as a plurality of types of normal identification information different from the special symbols. A normal symbol is represented by a number indicating “0” to “9” or a lighting pattern such as “−”. The normal symbol may include a pattern in which all LEDs are turned off. Such variable display of normal symbols is also called a general game.

  On the left side of the image display device 5, a passing gate 41 through which a game ball can pass is provided. Based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the passing gate 41, the usual game is executed.

  Above the normal symbol display 20, a universal figure holding display 25 </ b> C is provided. The general figure hold display unit 25C is configured to include, for example, four LEDs, and displays the number of general figure hold storage, which is the number of general figure games that are being executed, by the number of lighted LEDs.

  In addition to the above-described configuration, the surface of the game board 2 is provided with a windmill for changing the flow direction and speed of the game ball and a number of obstacle nails. In the lowermost part of the game area, there is provided an out port through which game balls that have not entered any winning port are taken.

  Speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at the left and right upper positions of the gaming machine frame 3, and a game effect lamp 9 for game effects is provided at the periphery of the game area. ing. The game effect lamp 9 includes an LED.

  At a predetermined position (not shown in FIG. 1) of the game board 2, a movable body 32 that operates in accordance with the performance is provided.

  At the lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3, there is provided a hitting operation handle (operation knob) 30 that is operated by a player or the like in order to launch a game ball toward the game area by the hitting ball launching device.

  At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area, a game ball paid out as a prize ball or a game ball lent out by a predetermined ball lending machine is held (stored) so as to be supplied to a ball hitting device. ) Is provided. Below the upper plate, there is provided a hitting ball supply plate (lower plate) from which prize balls are paid out when the upper plate is full.

  At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area, a stick controller 31A that can be held and tilted by the player is attached. The stick controller 31A is provided with a trigger button that can be pressed by the player. The operation on the stick controller 31A is detected by the controller sensor unit 35A (see FIG. 2).

  At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the game area, a push button 31B is provided that allows the player to perform a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like. An operation on the push button 31B is detected by a push sensor 35B (see FIG. 2).

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the stick controller 31 </ b> A and the push button 31 </ b> B are provided as detection means for detecting the player's operation (operation, etc.), but other detection means may be provided.

(Outline of game progress)
A game ball is launched toward the game area by a rotation operation by the player to the hitting operation handle 30 provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1. When the game ball passes through the passing gate 41, a normal game by the normal symbol display 20 is started. In the case where the game ball passes through the passing gate 41 during the previous execution of the usual game, etc. (when the game ball passes through the pass gate 41 but the usual game based on the pass cannot be executed immediately). The usual game based on the passage is suspended up to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4).

  In this ordinary game, if a specific ordinary symbol (a symbol per ordinary symbol) is stopped and displayed, the display result of the ordinary symbol becomes “per ordinary symbol”. On the other hand, if a normal symbol other than the symbols per ordinary symbol (ordinary symbol losing symbol) is stopped and displayed as the fixed ordinary symbol, the display result of the ordinary symbol becomes “ordinary symbol losing”. When the “normal hit” is reached, an opening control is performed to open the variable winning ball device 6B for a predetermined period (the second start winning opening is opened).

  When a game ball enters the first start winning opening formed in the winning ball device 6A, the first special figure game by the first special symbol display device 4A is started.

  When the game ball enters the second start winning opening formed in the variable winning ball device 6B, the second special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B is started.

  If a game ball enters (wins) a start winning opening during a period during which a special figure game is being executed or during a period where a big hit gaming state or a small hit gaming state, which will be described later, is controlled (a start winning has occurred) In the case where the special game based on the start prize cannot be immediately executed), the special game based on the entry is suspended until a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4).

In a special game, if a specific special symbol (a jackpot symbol, for example, “7”, the actual symbol differs depending on the jackpot type to be described later) is stopped and displayed as a special symbol, it will be a “hit” symbol. If a predetermined special symbol different from (a small hit symbol, for example, “2”) is stopped and displayed, “small hit” is obtained. In addition, if a special symbol (losing symbol, for example, “-”) different from the big hit symbol or the small winning symbol is stopped and displayed, it is “lost”.

  After the display result in the special figure game becomes “big hit”, the big hit gaming state is controlled as an advantageous state advantageous to the player. After the display result in the special figure game becomes “small hit”, the game is controlled to the small hit gaming state.

  In the big hit gaming state, the special winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is opened in a predetermined manner. The release state includes an elapse timing of a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds or 1.8 seconds) and a timing until the number of game balls that have entered the winning prize opening reaches a predetermined number (for example, 9). It continues until the earlier timing. The predetermined period is an upper limit period during which a big winning opening can be opened in one round, and is also referred to as an open upper limit period hereinafter. One cycle in which the grand prize opening is in an open state is called a round (round game). In the big hit gaming state, it can be repeatedly executed until the round reaches a predetermined upper limit number (15 times or twice).

  In the big hit game state, the player can obtain a prize ball by causing the game ball to enter the big prize opening. Therefore, the big hit gaming state is an advantageous state for the player. The greater the number of rounds in the big hit gaming state, and the longer the opening upper limit period, the more advantageous for the player.

  Note that a “big hit” is set as the big hit type. For example, a number of types of opening of the big prize opening (number of rounds and opening upper limit period) and gaming state after the big hit gaming state (described later, normal state, short-time state, probability change state, etc.) are prepared, and depending on them Type is set. As the jackpot type, there may be provided a jackpot type that can obtain many prize balls, or a jackpot type that has few prize balls or hardly obtains prize balls.

  In the small hit gaming state, the special winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is opened in a predetermined opening mode. For example, in the small hit game state, the same opening mode as the big hit game state in the case of some big hit types (the number of times of opening of the big prize opening is the same as the number of rounds, and the closing timing of the big prize opening is also the same. Etc.), the grand prize opening is opened. Similar to the big hit type, the small hit type may be provided for the “small hit”.

  After the big hit gaming state is ended, depending on the big hit type, it may be controlled to a short time state or a probable change state.

  In the short-time state, control (short-time control) is executed to shorten the average special figure change time (period during which the special figure is changed) compared to the normal state. In the short-time state, by reducing the average normal map change time (period in which the normal map is changed) from the normal state, or by improving the probability of “per normal map” in the normal game, than the normal state, Control (high opening control, high base control) that makes it easy for the game ball to enter the second start winning opening is also executed. The short-time state is a state advantageous for the player because the variation efficiency of the special symbol (especially the second special symbol) is improved.

  In the probability variation state (probability variation state), in addition to the time reduction control, probability variation control is executed in which the probability that the display result is “big hit” is higher than in the normal state. The probability variation state is a state that is more advantageous for the player because it is likely to be a “hit” in addition to the improvement of the variation efficiency of the special symbol.

The short-time state or the probability change state continues until any one end condition such as that a predetermined number of special game has been executed and the next big hit game state has been established. A game whose end condition is that a predetermined number of special game has been executed is also referred to as a number of cuts (short time cut, number change probability change, etc.).

  The normal state is a gaming state other than a special state such as a big hit gaming state advantageous for the player, a short-time state, a probable change state, etc., and the display result in the ordinary game is “per ordinary figure”. The pachinko gaming machine 1 such as the probability and the probability that the display result in the special figure game is “big hit” is the initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, when a system reset is performed, a predetermined return after power-on) This is the same control as when the process was not executed.

  A state in which the probability variation control is being executed is also referred to as a high probability state, and a state in which the probability variation control is not being performed is also referred to as a low probability state. The state where the time reduction control is executed is also referred to as a high base state, and the state where the time reduction control is not executed is also referred to as a low base state. By combining these, it is said that the short-time state is a low-accuracy base state, the probability variation state is a high-accuracy high-base state, the normal state is a low-accuracy-low base state, and so on. The highly accurate state and the low base state are also referred to as a highly accurate low base state.

  After the small hit game state ends, the game state is not changed, and the game state before the display result of the special game is “small hit” is controlled continuously (however, “small hit” occurs) If the special figure game at the time is the special figure game of the predetermined number of times, the gaming state is naturally changed). It should be noted that there is no “small hit” as the display result of the special game.

  Note that the gaming state may change based on the fact that the gaming ball has passed a specific area (for example, a specific area in the big prize opening) during the big hit gaming state. For example, when the game ball passes through a specific area, the game ball may be controlled to be in a probable change state after the big hit game state.

(Progress of production, etc.)
In the pachinko gaming machine 1, various effects (effects for notifying the progress of the game or exciting the game) are executed according to the progress of the game. The production will be described below. The effect is performed by displaying various effect images on the image display device 5, but in addition to or instead of the display, audio output from the speakers 8L and 8R and / or the game effect lamp 9 This may be performed by turning on / off the light, and the operation of the movable body 32.

  In the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided in the image display device 5, the first special game or the first game is produced as an effect executed in accordance with the progress of the game. Corresponding to the start of the 2 special figure game, the variable display of the decorative symbols is started. At the timing when the display result (also referred to as a fixed special symbol) is stopped and displayed in the first special symbol game or the second special symbol game, the fixed decorative symbol (a combination of three decorative symbols) that is the display result of the variable decorative symbol display ) Is also stopped (derived).

  In the period from the start of the variable display of the decorative design to the end thereof, the variable display mode of the decorative design may be a predetermined reach mode (reach is established). Here, the reach mode is a variable display for decorative symbols that have not been stopped yet when the decorative symbols stopped on the screen of the image display device 5 constitute a part of a jackpot combination described later. It is a mode that is continuing.

In addition, a reach effect is executed in response to the above-described reach mode during variable display of decorative symbols. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the ratio of the display result (the display result of the special figure game or the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern) according to the production mode becomes “big hit” (also called the big hit reliability or the big hit expectation). Different types of reach production are executed. Reach production includes, for example, normal reach and super reach with higher hit reliability than normal reach.

  When the display result of the special figure game is “big hit”, a predetermined decorative pattern that is a predetermined big hit combination is derived as a display result of variable display of decorative symbols on the screen of the image display device 5 (decoration) The display result of the variable display of the symbol is “big hit”). As an example, the same decorative symbols (for example, “7”, etc.) are stopped and displayed together on predetermined active lines in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. .

  In the case of “probable big hit”, which is controlled to the probable change state after the big hit gaming state, odd numbers of decorative symbols (for example, “7”, etc.) are all stopped and displayed, and after the big hit gaming state is finished, In the case of a “non-probable big hit (normal big hit)” that is not controlled, an even number of decorative symbols (for example, “6”, etc.) may be stopped and displayed together. In this case, odd-numbered decorative symbols are also referred to as probability variation symbols, and even-numbered decorative symbols are also referred to as non-probable variation symbols (normal symbols). After becoming a reach mode with a non-probable variation pattern, a promotion effect that finally becomes a “probability large hit” may be executed.

  When the display result of the special game is “small hit”, as a display result of variable display of decorative symbols on the screen of the image display device 5, a fixed decorative symbol (for example, “ 1 3 5 "etc.) is derived (the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol is" small hit "). As an example, the decorative symbols constituting the chance eye are stopped and displayed on the predetermined effective lines in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. In addition, when the display result of the special figure game becomes “big hit” of some big hit types (big hit type of big hit gaming state in the same manner as the small hit gaming state) and when it becomes “small hit” A common fixed decorative symbol may be derived and displayed.

  When the display result of the special figure game is “losing”, the decorative display variable display mode is not the reach mode, but the non-reach combination fixed display pattern (“ (Also referred to as “non-reach lose”) may be stopped (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern may be “non-reach lose”). Further, when the display result is “losing”, after the decorative display variable display mode becomes the reach mode, the predetermined reach combination (“reach loss”) that is not a big hit combination is displayed as the variable display display result of the decorative design. In other cases, the fixed decorative symbol (also referred to as “definitely”) is stopped and displayed (the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol is “reach lose”).

  The effects that can be executed by the pachinko gaming machine 1 include displaying the variable display corresponding display (hold display or active display). As other effects, for example, a notice effect for notifying the jackpot reliability is executed during variable display of decorative symbols. The notice effect includes a notice effect for notifying the big hit reliability in the variable display being executed, and a pre-read notice effect for notifying the big hit reliability in the variable display before execution (variable display for which execution is suspended). As the pre-reading notice effect, an effect of changing the display mode of the variable display compatible display (hold display or active display) to a mode different from the normal mode may be executed.

  Further, in the image display device 5, by temporarily stopping the decorative design during the variable display of the decorative design and then restarting the variable display, the single variable display is made to appear as a plurality of variable displays in a pseudo manner. A pseudo-continuous effect may be executed.

Even during the big hit game state, the big hit effect for informing the big hit game state is executed. As the big hit effect, an effect for notifying the number of rounds or a promotion effect indicating that the value of the big hit gaming state may be executed. In addition, during the small hit game state, the small hit effect during the small hit game state is executed. In addition, the big hit game in the small hit game state and a part of the big hit type (a big hit type of the big hit gaming state in the same manner as the small hit gaming state, for example, a big hit type in which the subsequent gaming state is a high probability state) By executing a common effect with the state, the player may not know whether the current state is the small hit game state or the big hit game state. In such a case, a common effect is executed after the end of the small hit gaming state and after the end of the big hit gaming state, so that it is not possible to identify whether the state is a high probability state or a low probability state. May be.

  Further, for example, when a special game or the like is not being executed, a demonstration (demonstration) image is displayed on the image display device 5 (a customer waiting demonstration effect is executed).

(Board configuration)
In the pachinko gaming machine 1, for example, a main board 11, an effect control board 12, an audio control board 13, a lamp control board 14, and a relay board 15 as shown in FIG. 2 are mounted. In addition, various boards such as a payout control board, an information terminal board, a launch control board, and a power supply board are disposed on the back surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  The main board 11 is a control board on the main side, and the progress of the above-described game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 (execution of a special game (including management of holding), execution of a general game (including management of holding), jackpot A gaming state, a small hit gaming state, a gaming state, and the like). The main board 11 includes a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110, a solenoid circuit 111, and the like.

  The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, which includes a ROM (Read Only Memory) 101, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 102, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 103, and the like. And a random number circuit 104 and an I / O (Input / Output port) 105.

  The CPU 103 performs a process for controlling the progress of the game (a process for realizing the function of the main board 11) by executing a program stored in the ROM 101. At this time, various data stored in the ROM 101 (data such as later-described variation patterns, later-described effect control commands, and various tables referred to when making various determinations described later) are used, and the RAM 102 is used as the main memory. . The RAM 102 is a backup RAM in which a part or all of the RAM 102 is stored for a predetermined period even when power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped. Note that all or a part of the program stored in the ROM 101 may be expanded in the RAM 102 and executed on the RAM 102.

  The random number circuit 104 counts numerical data indicating various random number values (game random numbers) used for controlling the progress of the game in an updatable manner. The game random number may be updated by CPU 103 executing a predetermined computer program (updated by software).

  The I / O 105 includes, for example, an input port to which various signals (detection signals described later) are input, and various signals (the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B, the normal symbol display device 20, the first hold). And an output port for transmitting a signal for controlling (driving) the display hold device 25B, the second hold display device 25B, the general-purpose hold display device 25C, and the like, and a solenoid drive signal).

The switch circuit 110 is configured to detect detection signals (game balls pass or not) from various switches for detecting a game ball (gate switch 21, start port switch (first start port switch 22A and second start port switch 22B), count switch 23). A detection signal indicating that the switch has been turned on after entering, and the like are transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100. Through the transmission of the detection signal, the passing or entry of the game ball is detected.

  The solenoid circuit 111 sends a solenoid drive signal (for example, a signal for turning on the solenoid 81 or the solenoid 82) from the game control microcomputer 100 to the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric accessory or the solenoid 82 for the grand prize opening door. To transmit.

  The main board 11 (game control microcomputer 100) sends an effect control command (a command for designating (notifying) the progress of the game) according to the progress of the game as part of the control of the progress of the game. 12 is supplied. The effect control command output from the main board 11 is relayed by the relay board 15 and supplied to the effect control board 12. The production control command includes, for example, various determination results on the main board 11 (for example, a display result of a special figure game (including a jackpot type), a variation pattern used when the special figure game is executed (details will be described later) )), A game status (for example, start and end of variable display, open status of a big prize opening, occurrence of winning, number of reserved memories, gaming state), a command specifying an error, and the like.

  The production control board 12 is a sub-side control board independent of the main board 11, receives production control commands, and produces productions (various productions according to the progress of the game) based on the received production control commands. (Including various notifications such as driving of the movable body 32, error notification, notification of power failure recovery, etc.).

  On the effect control board 12, an effect control CPU 120, a ROM 121, a RAM 122, a display control unit 123, a random number circuit 124, and an I / O 125 are mounted.

  The effect control CPU 120 executes a program stored in the ROM 121 to execute an effect together with the display control unit 123 (a process for realizing the above-described function of the effect control board 12 and an effect to be executed). Including the determination of At this time, various data (data such as various tables) stored in the ROM 121 is used, and the RAM 122 is used as a main memory.

  The effect control CPU 120 displays the execution of the effect based on detection signals from the controller sensor unit 35A and the push sensor 35B (signals output when an operation by the player is detected and indicating the operation content as appropriate). The control unit 123 may be instructed.

  The display control unit 123 includes a VDP (Video Display Processor), a CGROM (Character Generator ROM), a VRAM (Video RAM), and the like, and executes an effect based on an execution instruction from the effect control CPU 120.

  The display control unit 123 causes the image display device 5 to display the effect image by supplying the image display device 5 with a video signal corresponding to the effect to be executed based on the effect execution instruction from the effect control CPU 120. The display control unit 123 further supplies a sound designation signal (a signal for designating the sound to be output) to the sound control board 13 in order to perform sound output synchronized with the display of the effect image and turn on / off the game effect lamp 9. Or a lamp signal (a signal designating the lighting / extinguishing mode of the lamp) is supplied to the lamp control board 14. Further, the display control unit 123 supplies a signal for operating the movable body 32 to the movable body 32 or a drive circuit that drives the movable body 32.

  The audio control board 13 is equipped with various circuits for driving the speakers 8L and 8R, drives the speakers 8L and 8R based on the sound designation signal, and outputs the audio designated by the sound designation signal from the speakers 8L and 8R. Let

  The lamp control board 14 is equipped with various circuits for driving the game effect lamp 9, drives the game effect lamp 9 based on the ramp signal, and turns on / off the game effect lamp 9 in a manner specified by the ramp signal. To do. In this way, the display control unit 123 controls audio output and lamp on / off.

  The production control CPU 120 executes sound output, lamp on / off control (sound designation signal, lamp signal supply, etc.) and control of the movable body 32 (supply of a signal for operating the movable body 32, etc.). You may do it.

  The random number circuit 124 counts numerical data indicating various random values (effect random numbers) used for executing various effects in an updatable manner. The effect random number may be updated (updated by software) when the effect control CPU 120 executes a predetermined computer program.

  For example, the I / O 125 mounted on the effect control board 12 transmits an input port for receiving an effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 and the like, and various signals (video signal, sound designation signal, ramp signal). Output port.

  Substrates other than the main board 11 such as the effect control board 12, the sound control board 13, and the lamp control board 14 are also referred to as sub-boards. A plurality of sub-boards may be provided for each function as in the pachinko gaming machine 1, or one sub-board may be configured to have a plurality of functions.

(Operation)
Next, the operation (action) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described.

(Main operations of the main board 11)
First, main operations in the main board 11 will be described. When power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started, the game control microcomputer 100 is activated and the CPU 103 executes game control main processing. FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing a game control main process executed by the CPU 103 on the main board 11.

  In the game control main process shown in FIG. 3, the CPU 103 first sets prohibition of interruption (step S1). Subsequently, necessary initial settings are made (step S2). The initial setting includes setting of a stack pointer, register setting of a built-in device (CTC (counter / timer circuit), parallel input / output port, etc.), setting for making the RAM 102 accessible.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the output signal from the clear switch is on (step S3). The clear switch is mounted on, for example, a power supply board. When the power is turned on while the clear switch is on, an output signal (clear signal) is input to the game control microcomputer 100 via the input port. When the output signal from the clear switch is on (step S3; Yes), an initialization process (step S8) is executed. In the initialization process, the CPU 103 performs a RAM clear process for clearing flags, counters, and buffers stored in the RAM 102, and sets initial values in the work area.

  Further, the CPU 103 transmits an effect control command for instructing initialization to the effect control board 12 (step S9). When the effect control CPU 120 receives the effect control command, for example, the image display device 5 displays a screen for notifying that the control of the gaming machine has been initialized.

If the output signal from the clear switch is not on (step S3; No), the RAM
It is determined whether backup data is stored in 102 (backup RAM) (step S4). When the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped due to an unexpected power failure or the like (power interruption), the CPU 103 executes the power supply stop process immediately before it becomes unable to operate due to the stop of the power supply. In the power supply stop process, a process for turning on a backup flag indicating that data is backed up in the RAM 102, a data protection process for the RAM 102, and the like are executed. Data protection processing includes addition of error detection codes (checksum, parity bits, etc.) and processing for backing up various data. The data to be backed up includes not only various data (including various flags and various timer states) for progressing the game, but also the status of the backup flag and the error detection code. In step S4, it is determined whether or not the backup flag is on. When the backup flag is off and backup data is not stored in the RAM 102 (step S4; No), an initialization process (step S8) is executed.

  When the backup data is stored in the RAM 102 (step S4; Yes), the CPU 103 checks the data of the backed up data (performed using the error detection code) and determines whether the data is normal (step). S5). In step S5, for example, it is determined whether or not the data in the RAM 102 matches the data when the power supply is stopped, based on the parity bit and the checksum. If it is determined that they match, it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is normal.

  If it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is not normal (step S5; No), the internal state cannot be returned to the state at the time of stopping the power supply, so the initialization process (step S8) is executed.

  When it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is normal (step S5; Yes), the CPU 103 performs a recovery process (step S6) for returning the internal state of the main board 11 to the state when the power supply is stopped. In the restoration process, the CPU 103 sets a work area based on the storage contents of the RAM 102 (contents of backed up data). As a result, when the game state is restored when the power supply is stopped and the special symbol is changing, the change of the special symbol is resumed from the state before the recovery by executing the game control timer interrupt processing described later. Will be.

  And CPU103 transmits the production control command which instruct | indicates the recovery | restoration from a power interruption to the production control board 12 (step S7). In conjunction with this, an effect control command for designating a backed-up gaming state before power interruption, or an effect control for designating the display result of the special figure game being executed when the special figure game is being executed. A command may be transmitted. As these commands, the same commands as those set for transmission in the special symbol process processing described later can be used. When the effect control CPU 120 receives the effect control command for specifying the time of recovery from the power interruption, for example, the image display device 5 notifies that the power recovery from the power interruption has been made or is being recovered from the power interruption. To display the screen. The effect control CPU 120 may perform an appropriate screen display based on the effect control command.

  After finishing the restoration process or the initialization process and transmitting the effect control command to the effect control board 12, the CPU 103 executes a random number circuit setting process for initializing the random number circuit 104 (step S10). Then, a CTC register built in the game control microcomputer 100 is set so that a timer interrupt is periodically taken every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms) (step S11), and an interrupt is permitted (step S12). ). Thereafter, the loop processing is started. Thereafter, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute timer interrupt processing.

When the CPU 103 that has executed such a game control main process receives an interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives an interrupt request, the CPU 103 executes a game control timer interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 4 is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process, thereby causing the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port through the switch circuit 110. Whether or not detection signals are received from various switches such as the switch 22B and the count switch 23 is determined (step S21). Subsequently, an abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed by executing a predetermined main-side error process, and a warning can be generated if necessary according to the diagnosis result (step S22). Thereafter, by executing a predetermined information output process, for example, jackpot information (information indicating the number of occurrence of jackpot) supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1, start information (start Data such as information indicating the number of winnings) and probability variation information (information indicating the number of times the probability has changed) is output (step S23).

  Subsequent to the information output process, a game random number update process for updating at least a part of the game random numbers used on the main board 11 side by software is executed (step S24). Thereafter, the CPU 103 executes special symbol process processing (step S25). The CPU 103 executes special symbol process processing for each timer interrupt, thereby realizing management of special symbol game execution and suspension, control of a big hit gaming state or a small hit gaming state, control of a gaming state, etc. Later).

  Following the special symbol process, a normal symbol process is executed (step S26). The CPU 103 executes the normal symbol process for each timer interruption, thereby managing the execution and holding of the ordinary game based on the detection signal from the gate switch 21 (based on the game ball passing through the passing gate 41), The opening control of the variable winning ball apparatus 6B based on “per figure” is enabled. The ordinary game is executed by driving the normal symbol display device 20, and the ordinary figure display number is displayed by turning on the ordinary symbol display device 25C.

  After executing the normal symbol process, a process when a power interruption occurs, a process for paying out a prize ball, or the like may be performed as part of the game control timer interrupt process. Thereafter, the CPU 103 executes command control processing (step S27). The CPU 103 may transmit and set an effect control command in each of the above processes. In the command control process of step S27, a process of transmitting the effect control command set for transmission to a sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12 is performed. After executing the command control process, the interrupt is permitted and then the game control timer interrupt process is terminated.

  FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed in step S25 shown in FIG. 4 as the special symbol process. In this special symbol process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (step S101).

  In the start winning determination process, a process of detecting occurrence of a start winning, storing hold information in a predetermined area of the RAM 102, and updating the hold storage number is executed. When a start winning is generated, a display result (including a jackpot type) and a random value for determining a variation pattern are extracted and stored as hold information. Further, based on the extracted random number value, a process for determining in advance a display result or a variation pattern may be executed. After storing the hold information and the number of reserved memories, transmission setting for transmitting an effect control command for designating determination results such as the occurrence of a start prize, the number of reserved memories, and the prefetch determination is performed on the effect control board 12. . The effect control command at the time of a start winning set in this way is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by, for example, executing the command control process in step S27 shown in FIG. Is transmitted.

After executing the start winning determination process in S101, the CPU 103 selects and executes one of the processes in steps S110 to S120 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the RAM 102. In each process (steps S <b> 110 to S <b> 120) of the special symbol process, transmission settings for transmitting an effect control command corresponding to each process to the effect control board 12 are performed.

  The special symbol normal process of step S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “0” (initial value). In this special symbol normal process, whether or not to start the first special symbol game or the second special symbol game is determined based on the presence or absence of the hold information. Also, in the special symbol normal processing, whether or not the display result of the special symbol or decorative symbol is “big hit” or “small hit” based on the random number value for determining the display result, and the big hit type when “big hit” is assumed Is determined (predetermined) before the display result is derived and displayed. Further, in the special symbol normal process, a confirmed special symbol (any one of the big hit symbol, the small hit symbol, or the lost symbol) to be stopped and displayed in the special symbol game is set according to the determined display result. Thereafter, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “1”, and the special symbol normal process ends. The special game using the second special figure may be executed with priority over the special game using the first special figure (also referred to as special figure 2 priority digestion). In addition, the winning order of the game balls to the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening may be stored, and the start condition of the special figure game may be established in order of winning (also referred to as winning order digestion).

  When various determinations are made based on random number values, various tables stored in the ROM 101 (tables in which determination values to be compared with random number values are assigned to the determination results) are referred to. The same applies to other decisions on the main board 11 and various decisions on the effect control board 12. In the effect control board 12, various tables are stored in the ROM 121.

  The variation pattern setting process of step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. In this variation pattern setting process, one of multiple types of variation patterns can be selected using a random value for determining the variation pattern based on the result of prior determination of whether or not the display result is “big hit” or “small hit”. The process to decide on is included. In the variation pattern setting process, when the variation pattern is determined, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2”, and the variation pattern setting process ends.

  Fluctuation patterns include special game execution time (special graphic variable time) (also the execution time of decorative symbol variable display), decorative symbol variable display mode (such as presence / absence of reach), and variable decorative symbol display The content of the production (the type of reach production, etc.) is designated and is also called a variable display pattern.

  The special symbol variation process in step S112 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “2”. This special symbol variation process includes a process for setting the special symbol to be varied in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and an elapsed time after the special symbol starts to vary. This includes the process of measuring. It is also determined whether or not the measured elapsed time has reached a special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. When the time elapsed since the start of the special symbol variation reaches the special symbol variation time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “3”, and the special symbol variation process is terminated.

The special symbol stop process in step S113 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “3”. In this special symbol stop process, the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B stops the variation of the special symbol, and stops (displays) the definite special symbol that is the display result of the special symbol. The process to set for is included. When the display result is “big hit”, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “4”. On the other hand, when the big hit flag is off and the display result is “small hit”, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “8”. When the display result is “lost”, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”. When the display result is “small hit” or “losing”, the gaming state is also updated when the time reduction state or the probability variation state is controlled and when the end of the number cut is established. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated, the special symbol stop process ends.

  The big hit release pre-processing in step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. This pre-opening process for jackpots includes a process for starting the execution of the round in the jackpot gaming state and setting the open winning opening based on the fact that the display result is “hit” It is. When the big prize opening is in an open state, a process of supplying a solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the big prize opening door is executed. At this time, for example, an open upper limit period in which the big winning opening is opened or an upper limit execution number of rounds is set corresponding to which of the big hit types. When these settings are finished, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”, and the big hit release pre-processing is finished.

  The big hit release processing in step S115 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “5”. The big hit opening process includes a process for measuring the elapsed time since the big winning opening is in the open state, the measured elapsed time, the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23, and the like. The process etc. which determine whether it became the timing which returns to a closed state from an open state are included. Then, when returning the prize winning opening to the closed state, after executing processing for stopping the supply of the solenoid driving signal to the solenoid 82 for the prize winning opening door, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “6”, The processing during the jackpot release is terminated.

  The big hit release post-processing in step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “6”. In this post-hit-opening process, a process for determining whether or not the number of executions of the round in which the big winning opening is opened has reached the set upper limit execution number, and when the upper limit execution number is reached, the big hit game state The process etc. which perform the setting for ending are included. When the round execution count does not reach the upper limit execution count, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”, whereas when the round execution count reaches the upper limit execution count, the special figure process flag value is updated. The value is updated to “7”. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated, the processing after the big hit release ends.

  The big hit ending process in step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. The jackpot end process includes a process of waiting until a waiting time corresponding to a period in which an ending effect is executed as an effect operation for notifying the end of the jackpot game state, and a probability change corresponding to the end of the jackpot game state. This includes processing for performing various settings for starting control and time-saving control. When such a setting is made, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”, and the jackpot end processing ends.

  The small hit release pre-processing in step S118 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “8”. This pre-opening process for small hits includes a process for setting the big winning opening in the small hit gaming state based on the fact that the display result is “small hit”. At this time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “9”, and the small hit release pre-processing ends.

The small hit releasing process in step S119 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “9”. In the small hit opening process, the process for measuring the elapsed time since the big prize opening is in the open state, and the timing for returning the big prize opening from the open state to the closed state based on the measured elapsed time, etc. The process etc. which determine whether or not were included are included. When the big prize opening is returned to the closed state and the end timing of the small hit gaming state is reached, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “10”, and the small hit opening process ends.

  The small hit end process in step S120 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “10”. This small hit end process includes a process of waiting until a waiting time corresponding to a period during which the effect operation for notifying the end of the small hit gaming state is executed. Here, when the small hit gaming state ends, the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 before the small hit gaming state is continued. When the waiting time at the end of the small hit gaming state has elapsed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”, and the small hit end processing ends.

(Main operations of the production control board 12)
Next, main operations in the effect control board 12 will be described. In the effect control board 12, when the supply of the power supply voltage is received from the power supply board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated and executes the effect control main process as shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the effect control main process shown in FIG. 6 is started, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process (step S71), clears the RAM 122, sets various initial values, and displays the effect control board 12. Performs register settings for the mounted CTC (counter / timer circuit). Further, an initial operation control process is executed (step S72). In the initial operation control process, control for performing the initial operation of the movable body 32 such as control for driving the movable body 32 to return to the initial position and control for performing a predetermined operation check is executed.

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag is on (step S73). The timer interrupt flag is set to the on state every time a predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) elapses based on, for example, the CTC register setting. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off (step S73; No), the process of step S73 is repeatedly executed and awaits.

  On the side of the effect control board 12, an interrupt for receiving the effect control command from the main board 11 is generated separately from the timer interrupt that occurs every time a predetermined time elapses. This interruption is generated when, for example, an effect control INT signal from the main board 11 is turned on. When an interruption due to the turn-on of the effect control INT signal occurs, the effect control CPU 120 automatically sets the interrupt prohibition, but if a CPU that does not automatically enter the interrupt disable state is used, the interrupt is interrupted. It is desirable to issue a prohibition instruction (DI instruction). The effect control CPU 120 executes, for example, a predetermined command reception interrupt process in response to an interrupt when the effect control INT signal is turned on. In this command reception interrupt process, an effect control command is fetched from a predetermined input port that receives a control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15 among the input ports included in the I / O 125. The effect control command captured at this time is stored in an effect control command reception buffer provided in the RAM 122, for example. Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 sets the interrupt permission, and then ends the command reception interrupt process.

  If the timer interrupt flag is on in step S73 (step S73; Yes), the timer interrupt flag is cleared and turned off (step S74), and command analysis processing is executed (step S75). In the command analysis process, for example, after reading various effect control commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11 and stored in the effect control command receiving buffer, the read effect control commands are read. Corresponding settings and controls are performed. For example, the read effect control command can be stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 or stored in the RAM 122 so that the effect control command can be confirmed by the effect control process or the like. Turn on the provided reception flag. Further, when the effect control command specifies the gaming state, the display control unit 123 may be instructed to display a background according to the gaming state.

  After executing the command analysis process in step S75, an effect control process process is executed (step S76). In the effect control process, for example, an effect image display operation in the display area of the image display device 5, an audio output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, a lighting operation in a decorative light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9 and a decoration LED, and the movable body 32 Control for operating various effect devices, such as the drive operation, is performed. In addition, determination, determination, setting, and the like according to an effect control command or the like transmitted from the main board 11 are performed on the control content of the effect operation using various effect devices.

  Following the effect control process in step S76, an effect random number update process is executed (step S77), and at least a part of the effect random numbers used on the effect control board 12 side is updated by software. Thereafter, the process returns to step S73. Another process may be executed before returning to the process of step S73.

  FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed in step S76 of FIG. 6 as the effect control process. In the effect control process shown in FIG. 7, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a prefetch notice setting process (step S161). In the pre-reading notice setting process, for example, determination, determination, and setting for executing the pre-reading notice effect are performed based on the effect control command at the time of start winning transmitted from the main board 11. Further, a process for displaying a hold display is executed based on the hold memory number specified from the effect control command.

  After executing the process of step S161, the CPU 120 for effect control selects and executes one of the following processes of steps S170 to S177 according to the value of the effect process flag provided in the RAM 122, for example.

  The variable display start waiting process in step S170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “0” (initial value). This variable display start waiting process is a process for determining whether or not to start variable display of decorative symbols on the image display device 5 based on whether or not a command for specifying the start of variable display is received from the main board 11. Etc. When it is determined that the variable display of the decorative design in the image display device 5 is started, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “1”, and the variable display start waiting process is ended.

  The variable display start setting process in step S171 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “1”. In this variable display start setting process, based on the display result and variation pattern specified by the effect control command, the display result of the variable display of the decorative design (determined decorative design), the variable display mode of the decorative design, the reach effect and various The presence / absence of execution of various effects such as a notice effect, its mode, execution start timing, and the like are determined. Then, an effect control pattern (a collection of control data for instructing the display control unit 123 to execute the effect) reflecting the determination result or the like is set. Thereafter, based on the set production control pattern, the display control unit 123 is instructed to start the variable display of decorative symbols, the value of the production process flag is updated to “2”, and the variable display start setting process is terminated. The display control unit 123 causes the image display device 5 to start variable display of decorative symbols in response to an instruction to start execution of variable display of decorative symbols.

The variable display effect process in step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. In this variable display effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 instructs the display control unit 123 to display an effect image based on the effect control pattern set in step S171 on the display screen of the image display device 5. In addition, driving the movable body 32, outputting sound and sound effect from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 13, and issuing a command (lighting signal) to the lamp control board 14 Various effects control during variable display of decorative symbols, such as turning on / off / flashing the game effect lamp 9 and the decorative LED by the output, is executed. After performing such effect control, for example, an end code indicating the end of variable display of decorative symbols is read from the effect control pattern, or a command specifying that the final decorative symbols are to be stopped and displayed from the main board 11 is received. Corresponding to what has been done, the definite decorative symbol that is the display result of the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed. When the confirmed decorative symbol is stopped and displayed, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3”, and the effect process during variable display ends.

  The special figure waiting process in step S173 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “3”. In this special figure waiting process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not an effect control command for designating the start of the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state has been received from the main board 11. When an effect control command designating starting a big hit gaming state or a small hit gaming state is received, if the command designates the start of a big hit gaming state, the value of the production process flag is set to “6”. Update to "". On the other hand, if the command specifies the start of the small hit gaming state, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “4” which is a value corresponding to the effect processing during the small hit. Also, when the command waiting time of the command has passed without receiving a command specifying that the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state is started, it is determined that the display result in the special figure game is “losing”. Thus, the value of the production process flag is updated to “0” which is an initial value. When the value of the production process flag is updated, the waiting process per special figure is terminated.

  The small hitting effect process in step S174 is a process executed when the value of the effect control process flag is “4”. In this small hit effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect contents in the small hit game state, and executes various effect controls in the small hit game state based on the setting contents. . Also, in the small hit effect processing, for example, in response to receiving a command to end the small hit gaming state from the main board 11, the value of the effect process flag is a value corresponding to the small hit end effect. It is updated to a certain “5”, and the small hit effect production process is terminated.

  The small hit end effect process in step S175 is a process executed when the value of the effect control process flag is “5”. In this small hit end effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the end of the small hit game state, and various effect controls at the end of the small hit game state based on the set content. Execute. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value “0”, and the small hit end effect process is ended.

  The big hit effect process in step S176 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “6”. In the jackpot effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect contents in the jackpot game state, and executes various effect controls in the jackpot game state based on the set contents. Also, in the big hit effect processing, for example, in response to receiving a command for ending the big hit gaming state from the main board 11, the value of the effect control process flag is a value corresponding to the ending effect processing. 7 ", and the big hit effect processing is terminated.

  The ending effect process in step S177 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “7”. In this ending effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the end of the jackpot gaming state, and performs various effects control of the ending effect at the end of the jackpot gaming state based on the set contents. Execute. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “0”, which is the initial value, and the ending effect process ends.

(Modification of basic explanation)
The present invention is not limited to the pachinko gaming machine 1 described in the basic description above, and various modifications and applications are possible without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 of the above basic description is a payout type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of game media as prizes based on the occurrence of winnings, but encloses the game media and gives points based on the occurrence of winnings. It may be an enclosed game machine.

  Only one type of symbol (for example, a symbol indicating “−”) is displayed during variable display of the special symbol, and variable display may be performed by repeatedly displaying and extinguishing the symbol. Further, in the case where the symbol is displayed during variable display, the symbol may not be displayed when the variable display is stopped (a symbol indicating “−” may not be displayed as a display result).

  In the above basic explanation, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is shown as the gaming machine, but a predetermined number of bets are set by inserting medals, and a plurality of types of symbols are rotated in accordance with the operation of the operation lever by the player. When the symbols are stopped in response to the stop button operation by the player, if the combination of the stopped symbols becomes a specific symbol combination, a slot machine capable of executing a game in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out to the player (for example, a big bonus The present invention can also be applied to a slot machine equipped with one or more of regular bonus, RT, AT, ART, CZ (hereinafter, bonus etc.).

  The program and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to a form distributed and provided by a detachable recording medium with respect to the computer device or the like included in the pachinko gaming machine 1; It is also possible to adopt a form that is distributed by installing it in a storage device. Furthermore, the program and data for realizing the present invention are distributed by downloading from other devices on a network connected via a communication line or the like by providing a communication processing unit. It doesn't matter.

  The game execution mode is not only executed by attaching a detachable recording medium, but can also be executed by temporarily storing a program and data downloaded via a communication line or the like in an internal memory or the like. It is also possible to execute directly using hardware resources on the other device side on a network connected via a communication line or the like. Furthermore, the game can be executed by exchanging data with other computer devices or the like via a network.

  In the present specification, the comparison expression (expression such as “high”, “low”, “difference”, etc.) of various ratios such as the performance execution ratio is that the ratio of one is “0%”. May be included. For example, one of the ratios is “0%” and the other is a ratio of “100%” or a ratio of less than “100%”.

(Explanation regarding feature parts 045F and 046F)
Next, the features 045F and 046F of the present embodiment will be described.

  For the feature portion 045F, for example, variable display of decoration identification information such as a decorative design and variable display of specific identification information such as a small design can be executed, and special decorative identification such as a blank design can be performed on the decorative design. In the case where information is included, an example will be described in which effect control is performed to enable display of one specific identification information corresponding to a plurality of types of special decoration identification information.

  Regarding the feature portion 046F, for example, based on the fact that the effect result of the first effect such as the variable display effect is the predetermined effect result (for example, the effect result of the player winning in the card battle effect) from the first effect. After that, based on the fact that the second effect such as the effect during the big hit gaming state can be executed, and the effect result of the second effect becomes the specific effect result (for example, the result of adding the winning ball to the winning ball). For example, in a case where a special effect such as an increase effect of the total number of jackpot prize balls (a prize ball addition effect) can be executed, the second effect is a plurality of types of effect elements used in the first effect, By performing a specific effect using at least a part (for example, an effect of turning over the remaining ally card in the card battle effect), the effect result is a specific effect result (a result of adding the winning ball to the winning ball) When a plurality of types of effect elements presented in the first effect are used in the second effect, the possibility that a specific effect result will be higher than other effect elements, such as rare cards An example of performing effect control including such special effect elements will be described.

  On the main board 11 side, a random number value MR1 for jackpot determination, a random value MR2 for jackpot type determination, a random value MR3 for variation pattern type determination, a random value MR4 for variation pattern determination, and a normal display result determination The random number values MR5 and MR5 for determining the initial value of MR5 are controlled so that they can be counted by a random counter provided corresponding to each of them.

  In the special symbol normal process (S110) executed by the game control microcomputer 100, whether or not to win is determined by the random number value extracted from the random number MR1 for jackpot determination at the time of winning a winning among the numerical data for jackpot determination It is determined by performing a lottery to determine whether or not it matches the jackpot determination value. Therefore, the jackpot determination numerical data is set so that the jackpot is won with a predetermined probability. In the special symbol normal process (S110), if the random number value extracted from the random value MR1 for jackpot determination does not coincide with the jackpot determination value in the special winning award process (S110), the extracted random value is small. Of the numerical data for hit determination, the lottery is determined by lottery for determining whether or not it matches the small hit determination value. Therefore, the big hit determination numerical data is set so as to win the small hit with a predetermined probability.

  Which type of jackpot type is selected is determined based on the random number value extracted from the random value MR2 for jackpot type determination at the time of starting winning in the special symbol normal processing (S110) executed by the game control microcomputer 100. It is determined by performing a lottery to determine which jackpot type determination value provided corresponding to each of them. Therefore, when the big hit is determined, numerical data for determining the big hit type is set so that one of the big hit types is selected at a predetermined selection ratio.

  Which variation pattern type is selected is determined by the random number values extracted from the random value MR2 for variation pattern type determination at the time of starting winning in the variation pattern setting process (S111) executed by the game control microcomputer 100. It is determined by lottery for determining which variation pattern type determination value provided corresponding to each variation pattern type. Accordingly, when variable display is executed, numerical data for variation pattern type determination is set so that any variation pattern type is selected at a predetermined selection ratio. The variation pattern to be selected when the variation pattern type is determined is determined by the variation pattern determined by the random value extracted from the variation pattern random number MR4 in the variation pattern setting process (S111). It is determined by performing a lottery to determine which variation pattern determination value provided corresponding to each of a plurality of types of variation patterns belonging to the type. Accordingly, when variable display is executed, numerical data for variation pattern determination is set so that any variation pattern is selected at a predetermined selection ratio.

  On the side of the effect control board 12, in addition to random numbers SR1-1, SR1-2, SR1-3 for determining decorative symbols and small symbols for stopping symbols, random values SR2, SR3 for determining various effects, etc. The numerical data shown is controlled so as to be countable by a random counter provided corresponding to each.

  The determination of the decorative symbol and the small symbol stop symbol by the effect control CPU 120 is a random number SR1 for determining the left symbol (the symbol displayed in the left area) of the decorative symbol and the small symbol in the variable display start setting process (S171). -1, random number SR1-2 for determining medium symbols (designs displayed in the middle region) for decoration symbols and small symbols, randomness for determining the right symbols (designs displayed in the right region) for decoration symbols and small symbols The random number value extracted from each of the numerical values SR1-3 is determined by lottery for determining which symbol determination value provided corresponding to each of a plurality of types of symbols. However, when the big win is determined, the symbols of the stop, the random number extracted from the random value SR1-1 is unified to the corresponding symbol, all the left, middle, and right symbols are aligned to the same symbol The combination of symbols is determined. Further, when variable display of the variation pattern to be in the reach state is executed when it is determined to be out of place, the left symbol and the right symbol are unified with the symbol corresponding to the random value extracted from the random value SR1-1. Thus, a combination of reach symbols in which the left symbol and the right symbol are aligned to the same symbol is determined.

  In the production control CPU 120, if the left, middle and right symbols obtained by lottery are accidentally aligned with the same symbol when it is determined to be off, one symbol is symbolized as one symbol. By performing symbol correction such as shifting, it is limited that a combination of symbols of a big hit is not displayed by chance. In addition, when performing variable display of a variation pattern that is not in the reach state, if the symbol obtained by the lottery is a combination of reach symbols by accident, the symbol may be shifted by one symbol. By correcting, it is limited that the combination of reach symbols is not displayed by chance.

  For small symbols, basically, the same symbol as the ornament symbol is variably displayed as the corresponding symbol and stopped, but the symbol when the blank symbol described below is determined as the stop symbol for the ornament symbol is stopped. The effect control by the effect control CPU 120 is executed so that one specific blank symbol is stopped and displayed regardless of the type of the blank symbol to be the symbol.

[Production control of feature 045F]
FIG. 8A is a symbol arrangement table showing the symbol arrangement of the decorative symbol and the small hit symbol of the characteristic portion 045F. Data indicating such a symbol arrangement is stored in the ROM 121.

  First, the relationship between decorative symbols and small symbols will be described. For example, as illustrated in FIG. 8C to be described later, a decorative symbol display area 50 that is a variable display area of decorative symbols is provided in the center of the display area of the image display device 5.

  In the decorative symbol display area 50, decorative symbols can be variably displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right" as shown in FIG. On the other hand, a small symbol display area 60, which is a variable display area for small hits, is provided at an end portion such as a lower end portion of the image display device 5. In the small symbol display area 60, small symbols can be variably displayed in each of the small symbol display areas 6L, 6C, and 6R of “left”, “middle”, and “right” as shown in FIG.

  The “Left”, “Middle”, and “Right” sub-patterns can be displayed in the same way depending on the variation of the corresponding symbols. Then, effect control for deriving and displaying the variable display result that is consistent with the variable display result of the decorative design is performed.

  For example, if the decorative symbol variable display result is the big hit display result (combination of the jackpot display results where the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbols are aligned on the same symbol), the small symbol variable display The result is also controlled to be a jackpot display result (a combination of jackpot display results in which the small symbols “left”, “middle”, and “right” are aligned in the same pattern). In addition, when the decorative symbol variable display result is an outlier display result ("left", "middle", "right" decorative symbols other than the same symbol), the small symbol variable display result is also out of display result. ("Left", "Middle", "Right" decorative symbols are controlled to be a combination other than the same symbol).

  Ornamental symbols may be temporarily erased when performing special effects, etc., but what effects are performed so that small symbols may be referred to by other names as constantly changing small symbols. However, it is controlled so that variable display can always be executed. Therefore, when the variable display of the special symbol is being executed, the variable display of the small symbol can always be executed even when the decorative symbol is not displayed.

  FIG. 8A shows a normal variation mode symbol arrangement table. The normal variation mode symbol arrangement table includes variation patterns other than the first super reach and the second super reach among the three or more types of super reach variation patterns (including the variation patterns other than the super reach and the super reach variations). A pattern arrangement of decorative symbols and small symbols in the normal variation mode, which is an effect mode when the variation pattern) is executed, is shown.

  FIG. 8-1 (B) shows a special mode symbol arrangement table. The special mode symbol arrangement table shows the symbol arrangement of the decorative symbols and the small symbols in the special mode, which is an effect mode when each of the variation pattern of the first super reach and the variation pattern of the second super reach is executed. Yes. FIG. 8-1 (B) shows a symbol arrangement of decorative symbols and small symbols in the special mode.

  For example, four types of super reach can be selected from the first to fourth super reach, and when the first super reach or the second super reach is executed, the effect control CPU 120 performs special mode symbols. Variable display is executed using the symbol arrangement of the arrangement table. When the third super reach or the fourth super reach is executed, the effect control CPU 120 executes variable display using the symbol arrangement of the normal variation mode symbol arrangement table. Further, when variable display such as normal fluctuation and normal reach fluctuation other than super reach is executed, variable display is executed using the symbol arrangement of the normal fluctuation mode symbol arrangement table.

  SR random numbers 1-1 to SR1 for determining stop symbols for left, middle, and right symbols of decorative symbols and small symbols for each symbol array as shown in FIGS. 8-1 (A) and (B). -3 data is allocated. In the variable display start setting process (S171), based on the data extracted from each of the SR random numbers 1-1 to SR1-3 by the stop symbol determination method as described above, the decorative symbols and small symbols in the variable display are displayed. Is determined.

In the normal variation mode symbol arrangement table of FIG. 8-1 (A), one-to-one correspondence as shown in the figure corresponds to the type of decorative symbol in which the numbers “1” to “9” are arranged in order. In relation, a small symbol in which the same numbers “1” to “9” are arranged in order is provided. As a result, the variable symbols such as “1”, “2”, “3”... Are scrolled in accordance with the order of the symbol arrangement, and the small symbols are displayed on the decorative symbols. Variable display such as scroll display of the same symbols corresponding in a one-to-one correspondence relationship according to the order of symbol arrangement such as “1”, “2”, “3”. When the decorative symbol is stopped and the display result is displayed at the end of the variable display, the small symbol is stopped at the same stop symbol as the decorative symbol, and the display result is displayed.

  In the special mode symbol arrangement table of FIG. 8-1 (B), with respect to the decorative symbols, “☆” and “Δ” are placed between the decorative symbols composed of numbers “1” to “9” arranged in order. Special decorative patterns made up of predetermined figures are arranged. The decorative pattern consisting of the predetermined figures “☆” and “△” is a special decorative pattern that does not constitute a jackpot display result, and is called a blank pattern. The same design is used for “left”, “middle”, and “right”. Even if is stopped, the jackpot display result will not be obtained. In the following description, a blank symbol “☆” may be referred to as a first blank symbol, and a blank symbol “Δ” may be referred to as a second blank symbol.

  As for the design types of the small designs, among the design types of the decorative designs, the numerical designs such as “1”, “2”, “3”... Are decorated with a one-to-one correspondence as shown in the figure. Symbols of the same type as the symbols are arranged in order. As a result, when a numerical symbol such as “1” to “9” is stopped and displayed as a decorative symbol stop symbol in the variable display, the same number of the numerical symbols as the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed.

  However, among the types of decorative symbols, for blank symbols such as “☆” and “△”, one type of “Δ” is also used for blank symbols with different types in a one-to-one correspondence as shown in the figure. The blank design is arranged uniformly. The blank symbol “Δ” may be referred to as a first blank symbol, and the blank symbol “☆” may be referred to as a second blank symbol. With such a symbol arrangement, when a blank symbol such as “☆” or “△” is stopped and displayed as a decorative symbol stop symbol in variable display, the small symbol is always one type such as “Δ”. The blank symbol is stopped and displayed.

  In the image display device 5, when an effect in the special mode as described above is executed, the decorative patterns on the left, middle, and right are, for example, “△ After a temporary stop display is performed with the same blank pattern such as “△△” or “☆☆☆”, an SP development effect that develops a variable display effect is produced in a special reach effect called an SP effect. It is executed by the control CPU 120.

  FIG. 8B is a diagram of an SP development effect table that shows a simplified effect pattern when the SP development effect is executed. Such an SP development effect table is stored in the ROM 121. As shown in FIG. 8B, when the variation display is executed with the variation pattern of the first super reach, the left, middle, and right decorative symbols are aligned with the same blank symbol “ΔΔΔ” and temporarily stopped. After the display is executed, the effect control CPU 120 executes an effect that develops into a special reach effect called a first SP effect. As shown in FIG. 8-2, when the variation display is executed with the variation pattern of the second super reach, the left, middle, and right decorative symbols are aligned with the same blank symbol “☆☆☆” and temporarily stopped. After the display is executed, the effect control CPU 120 executes an effect that develops into a special reach effect called a second SP effect.

  Next, the relationship between the effect of variable display of decorative symbols and the effect of variable display of small symbols will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 8C is a display screen diagram of the image display device 5 showing the relationship between the effect of variable display of decorative symbols and the effect of variable display of small symbols.

When variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is executed as shown in FIG. 8-3 (A), the left of the decorative symbol display area 50 formed at the center of the display area of the image display device 5, In the middle and right symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the left, middle, and right decorative symbols 51, 52, and 53 start variable display, and are formed at the lower center of the display area of the image display device 5. Small symbol display areas 6L, 6C, 6 on the left, middle and right of the small symbol display area 60
In R, the left, middle, and right small symbols 61, 62, and 63 start variable display.

  When variable display of decorative symbols and small symbols is executed based on the variation pattern of non-reach variable display that is not reach and results in a shift display, the variable display as shown in FIG. When the predetermined fluctuation time ends after the start (at the start of fluctuation), decorative symbols 51, 52, 53 and small symbols 61, 62, left, middle, and right, as shown in FIG. 63 is stopped and displayed. As shown in FIG. 8B, when the stop symbols of the left, middle, and right decorative symbols 51, 52, and 53 are all numeric symbols at the end of the variable display, The stop symbols of the middle and right small symbols 61, 62, 63 are all stopped and displayed with the same number symbols as the stop symbols of the left, middle, and right decorative symbols 51, 52, 53.

  When variable display of decorative symbols and small symbols is executed based on the variation pattern of the first super reach, the first period has elapsed after the start of variable display as shown in FIG. Accordingly, as shown in FIG. 8-3 (C), the effect that the left, middle, and right decorative symbols 51, 52, and 53 temporarily stop at the same first blank symbol “ΔΔΔ” is executed. . At that time, as the small symbols 61, 62, 63, since the special symbols are still being variably displayed, the variable display is continued without temporarily stopping the first blank symbols. When the effect of temporarily stopping the left, middle and right decorative symbols 51, 52 and 53 at the first blank symbol is executed, the first blank symbols are also temporarily stopped for the small symbols 61, 62 and 63. An effect may be executed.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 8-3 (D), the decorative symbols 51, 52, 53 are reduced and moved to the upper right part in the display area of the image display device 5 to form a reach symbol combination, and are displayed. In the central part of the image display device 5, a first developed image 64 indicating that the first SP effect is developed is displayed. At that time, as the small symbols 61, 62, and 63, the combination of reach symbols is displayed by the same type of symbols as the combination of reach symbols. Then, a special effect in the effect pattern of the first SP effect is executed (not shown), and when the first super reach variation time set in advance after the start of variable display ends, as shown in FIG. In addition, the decorative symbols 51, 52, and 53 and the small symbols 61, 62, and 63 on the left, middle, and right are stopped and displayed. In FIG. 8D, the reduced decorative symbols 51, 52, and 53 do not have to be displayed, and one reach symbol is displayed on each of the upper left and right sides of the display area of the image display device 5. In this way, it may be indicated that the reach state is established.

  As shown in FIG. 8E, at the end of the variable display, among the stop symbols of the left, middle, and right decorative symbols 51, 52, and 53, the numerical symbols are the small symbols of the left, middle, and right. Corresponding symbols 61, 62, and 63 are stopped and displayed as stop symbols by the same numeric symbols as the decorative symbols. However, at the end of the variable display, if there is a first blank symbol “Δ” in the stop symbols of the left, middle, and right decorative symbols 51, 52, 53, the corresponding symbol corresponds to the first blank symbol. In accordance with the symbol arrangement of 8-1 (B), the first blank symbol “Δ” is stopped and displayed.

  When variable display of decorative symbols and small symbols is executed based on the variation pattern of the second super reach, the first period has elapsed after the start of variable display as shown in FIG. 8-3 (A). Accordingly, as shown in FIG. 8-3 (F), the effect that the left, middle, and right decorative symbols 51, 52, and 53 temporarily stop at the same second blank symbol “☆☆☆” is executed. . At this time, as the small symbols 61, 62 and 63, the special symbol is still being variably displayed, and therefore the variable display is continued without temporarily stopping the second blank symbol. In addition, when the effect that the left, middle, and right decorative symbols 51, 52, and 53 are temporarily stopped at the second blank symbol is executed, the second blank symbols are also temporarily stopped at the small symbols 61, 62, and 63. An effect may be executed.

Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 8-3 (G), the decorative symbols 51, 52, 53 are reduced and moved to the upper right part of the display area of the image display device 5 to form a reach symbol combination, and are displayed. In the central portion of the image display device 5, a second developed image 65 indicating that the second SP effect has been developed is displayed. At that time, as the small symbols 61, 62, and 63, the combination of reach symbols is displayed by the same type of symbols as the combination of reach symbols. Then, a special effect in the effect pattern of the second SP effect is executed (not shown), and when the predetermined second super reach fluctuation time is ended after the start of variable display, as shown in FIG. 8-3 (H). In addition, the decorative symbols 51, 52, and 53 and the small symbols 61, 62, and 63 on the left, middle, and right are stopped and displayed.

  As shown in FIG. 8-3 (H), among the stop symbols of the left, middle, and right decorative symbols 51, 52, and 53 at the end of the variable display, the numerical symbols are the small symbols of the left, middle, and right. Corresponding symbols 61, 62, and 63 are stopped and displayed as stop symbols by the same numeric symbols as the decorative symbols. However, at the end of the variable display, if there is a second blank symbol of “☆” in the stop symbols of the left, middle, and right decorative symbols 51, 52, 53, the corresponding symbol corresponds to the second blank symbol. In accordance with the symbol arrangement of 8-1 (B), the first blank symbol “Δ” is stopped and displayed.

  As described above, in the special mode in which the variable display is executed with the variable pattern such as the first super reach and the second super reach, the same numerical design and blank design are variably displayed in the decorative design and the small design during the variable display. However, when the blank symbol is stopped and displayed when the variable display is stopped, the final blank symbol of the first blank symbol or the second blank symbol will be displayed regardless of which one of the blank symbols is to be stopped and displayed. As for the stop symbol, the effect control for stopping the same blank symbol (first blank symbol) is executed by the effect control CPU 120. The stop symbol of the final blank symbol may be the second blank symbol instead of the first blank symbol. In addition, as a final stop symbol of a blank symbol, a symbol such as “·” that cannot be specified as either “Δ” or “☆” may be displayed.

  In addition, in the effect control CPU 120, for the small symbols 61, 62, 63, special modes such as FIGS. 8-3 (C) to (E) and FIGS. 8-3 (F) to (H), When displaying a blank symbol such as the first blank symbol and the second blank symbol in the normal variation mode such as 8-3 (B), the variable display can be displayed as a common animation moving image.

Next, main effects obtained by the characteristic member 045F will be described.
[1] As shown in FIG. 8-2 and FIGS. 8-3 (E) and (H), in the display of the small symbols 61, 62, 63 on the left, middle, and right, a plurality of “☆” and “Δ” are displayed. Corresponding to the types of blank symbols, one blank symbol “Δ” can be stopped and displayed. Thus, in the display of the stop symbols of the small symbols 61, 62, 63, one blank symbol can be displayed corresponding to a plurality of types of blank symbols included in the stop symbols of the decorative symbols 51, 52, 53. The player can easily recognize the blank symbol.

  [2] As shown in FIGS. 8-2 and 8-3 (C), (D), (F), (G), the blank that is temporarily stopped during the variable display of the decorative symbols 51, 52, 53 Depending on the type of design, the development aspect of the development effect that can be executed after the temporary stop display is different. Thereby, a player can be made to pay attention to a blank design.

  [3] As shown in FIGS. 8-2 and 8-3 (C), (F), left, middle, and right decorative design display areas 5L, 5C, which are a plurality of variable display regions in the decorative design display region 50, Based on the temporary stop of the combination of the blank symbols as the left, middle, and right decorative symbols 51, 52, and 53 in each of 5R, the first SP effect of FIG. A special effect such as the second SP effect in FIG. 8-3 (G) can be executed. Thereby, since the decorative symbol to be temporarily stopped and the decorative symbol when the variable display result is displayed are properly used, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable when the decorative symbol display result is displayed.

  [4] The small symbols 61, 62, and 63 are displayed in the special modes as shown in FIGS. 8-3 (C) to (E) and FIGS. 8-3 (F) to (H), and FIG. ), When displaying a blank symbol such as the first blank symbol and the second blank symbol, the variable display can be displayed as a common animation moving image. The storage data capacity used for the control can be reduced, and the control load of the effect control in the effect control CPU 120 can be reduced.

  [5] As shown in FIG. 8-1, the decorative symbols include a plurality of types of special decorative symbols that do not constitute a jackpot display result, such as the first blank symbol “Δ” and the second blank symbol “☆”. It is possible to make it easier for the player to recognize the special decorative design.

  [6] As shown in FIG. 8-1, since the decorative symbols include a plurality of types of special decorative symbols such as the first blank symbol “Δ” and the second blank symbol “☆”, the player can It is possible to make it easier to recognize special decorative designs.

  For the left, middle, and right small symbols 61, 62, and 63, an example in which one blank symbol can be displayed corresponding to a plurality of types of blank symbols has been described. However, the left, middle, and right small symbols 61, 62, and 63 have a one-to-one correspondence with the decorative symbols during variable display corresponding to a plurality of types of blank symbols. One blank symbol may be displayed corresponding to the blank symbol. Further, during variable display, a blank symbol may not be displayed, and one blank symbol corresponding to a plurality of types of blank symbols may be displayed only at the time of stopping.

  As an example of the special decoration identification information for executing the effects as shown in FIGS. 8-1 to 8-3, a blank symbol is shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any symbol symbol can be used as long as it is a symbol included in the decorative symbol. It may be a special symbol in which other information such as a character different from the character is displayed, or may be a changed decorative symbol in which the display mode of the decorative symbol is changed at least partially. That is, as the special decoration identification information for performing the effects as shown in FIGS. 8-1 to 8-3, as long as it is a pattern included in at least a decorative pattern and does not constitute a combination of jackpot symbols Such a design may be used.

[Production control of feature 046F]
FIG. 9A is a diagram illustrating a jackpot type selection table used for selecting a jackpot type related to the feature unit 046F. Such a jackpot type selection table is stored in the ROM 101.

  In the jackpot type selection table of FIG. 9A, a correspondence relationship between the jackpot type and the allocation of the random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type (the number of assigned numerical values of 101 SR2 in total) is shown.

  In the jackpot type selection table, data is set so that the jackpot type is selected in the relationship of “normal jackpot> first probability variation jackpot> second probability variation jackpot)”. In the big hit type selection table, the data is set so that the relationship between the normal big hit and the probability variation big hit in the big hit type selection table is “normal big hit <probable big hit (first positive variation big hit + second positive variation big hit)” Yes.

  The normal jackpot is a jackpot in which the number of rounds is 10R (round) and 1000 prize balls are paid out in total for 10R. The first probable big hit is a big hit in which the number of rounds is 11R (round) and 1100 prize balls are paid out in total for 11R. The second probability variation jackpot is a jackpot in which the number of rounds is 12R (round) and 1200 prize balls are paid out in total for 12R.

  The determination (determination) of the big hit type using such a big hit type selection table is based on the data of the random value MR1 for jackpot determination extracted at the time of starting winning in the special symbol normal processing (S110 in FIG. 5). When it is determined to be a big hit in the determination step, the determination is made based on the data of the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type extracted at the time of starting winning.

  Next, as an example of an effect executed by the effect control CPU 120, a card battle effect that is executed during variable display of special symbols and decorative symbols, and a prize ball (out ball) added effect that is executed in the big hit gaming state, Will be explained. Such a card battle effect is selected and performed when a variation display is executed with a specific reach variation pattern in the probability variation state (including the short time state). Then, the prize ball (progress ball) addition effect is executed in the big hit gaming state as a series of effects that follow the card battle effect.

  As shown in FIG. 9-2, the card battle effect is an effect in which a battle (battle) is executed using an ally card and an enemy card, and if the ally wins the battle, it is shown to be a big hit. As shown in FIG. 9-3, the bonus ball (progress ball) addition effect is the number of jackpot winning balls determined in advance according to the jackpot type when displaying the total number of winning balls in the jackpot gaming state. The number of prize balls is added to the award by displaying the number of prize balls by adding the number of prize balls based on the number of prize balls (prize ball basic value) displayed earlier. This is an effect that shows the total number of balls.

  The card battle effect and the prize ball adding effect are based on the fact that the effect result of the card battle effect executed as the first effect during the variable display becomes a predetermined effect result (win result) and is a probable big hit. Then, during the jackpot gaming state shifted according to the jackpot display result in the variable display, a prize ball adding effect is executed as the second effect, and in the prize ball adding effect, the friend card used in the card battle effect is displayed. There is one feature in performing at least partly.

  FIG. 9-2 is a display screen diagram of the image display device 5 showing a display image in the card battle effect. In FIG. 9-2, (A) to (M) show card battle production effects according to the passage of time during the variable display of special symbols. In FIG. 9-2, description of the small symbol display area 60 is omitted. The small symbols only need to be variably displayed in a one-to-one correspondence with the decorative symbols, and may be variably displayed in correspondence with the decorative symbols as shown in [Features 045F].

  The card battle effect is variably displayed when the effect control CPU 120 performs variable display with a specific variation pattern (for example, the third super reach) among a plurality of types of variation patterns of super reach in the probability state. This is executed as an effect for suggesting whether the result is a probable jackpot display result or a normal jackpot display result.

  In the card battle effect, during the variable display, so-called turn-based battles (battles) are performed multiple times using the friendly cards distributed to the player's side and the enemy cards distributed to the player's enemy side. If you win a battle, the card that you lost in that battle will be erased, and the battle will continue until all the opponent's cards disappear (erase). It is a production to do.

In the card battle effect, the player who has eliminated (erased) all cards on the opponent's side (ally or enemy side) will eventually win (complete victory). If the ally side wins completely, the variable display result of the decorative symbol becomes a combination of probability variation big hit symbols (in this example, for example, a combination of odd symbols), and then the big hit game state is controlled. On the other hand, if the ally side eventually loses (complete defeat), the variable symbol display result is a combination of normal jackpot symbols (in this example, for example, even symbol combinations), and then controlled to the jackpot gaming state.

  In addition, as the card battle effect, the number of friendly card images 71 that appear and the number of enemy card images 72 are the same (not necessarily the same), and the number of card images remaining after winning each battle is the same. An effect may be made so that the larger one (side or enemy side) ultimately wins.

  When the card battle effect is executed, during the variable display of the decorative symbols, as shown in FIG. 9-2 (A), in the left, middle and right symbol display areas 5L, 5C and 5R of the decorative symbol display area 50. The left, middle, and right decorative symbols 51, 52, and 53 are temporarily stopped with a predetermined special symbol (for example, a special symbol that suggests a gacha used in card battle effects). Execution of the card battle effect is started when the special symbol is used as a temporary stop.

  The symbol temporarily stopped when the card battle effect is executed may be, for example, a predetermined number symbol combination such as “1, 2, 3”, or a symbol combination displayed during variable display. However, it may be a combination of symbols displayed only during a temporary stop without being displayed during variable display.

  At the start of the card battle effect, as shown in FIG. 9-2 (B), a reach state is reached, and the decorative symbols 51, 52, 53 are reduced and moved and displayed in the upper right corner, and a gacha image that is a capsule-shaped image Ten occurrences of 70 are displayed. A gacha is a capsule-shaped container containing a specific content such as a card, and is generally called a gacha. Each of the ten gacha images 70 includes a friend card or an enemy card. When the gacha image 70 appears and is displayed, the card included in each gacha image 70 is not visible.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 9-2 (C), each gacha of the 10 gacha images 70 is opened in a predetermined order, and one ally card image 71 or enemy card from one gacha image 70 is opened. An image 72 appears. In FIG. 9-2 (C), in this drawing, the friendly card image 71 is displayed with English letters such as “A” and “Z” so that the card types can be easily distinguished, while the enemy card image is displayed. Reference numeral 72 denotes a hiragana character such as “A”. Actually, each card image shows an image that excites battle effects such as character images such as monsters, warriors, and heroes.

  When all 10 gacha images 70 are opened as shown in FIG. 9-2 (D), a display that presents a total of 10 ally card images 71 and enemy card images 72 is performed. Thereby, it becomes possible for the player to recognize the number of teammate card images 71 used for the card battle effect and the number of enemy card images 72. In this card battle effect, the ally card image 71 and the enemy card appearing so that the degree of expectation of a probable big hit (complete victory) increases as the number of ally card images 71 is larger than the number of enemy card images 72. The ratio with the image 72 is controlled.

  As shown in FIG. 9-2 (D), the teammate card image 71 includes a plurality of types of card images having different expected degrees (expected degrees at which a prize ball is added). For example, the teammate card image 71 includes a normal card image 711 and a rare card image 712 with a higher expectation level that is a probable big hit than the normal card image 711. The rare card image 712 is a card image that has a higher rate of winning in a single battle with the enemy card image 72 than the normal card image 711. When the rare card image 712 is displayed, a part of the card battle effect as the first effect is displayed, for example, a predetermined image such as the aura image 32 is additionally displayed in the rare card image 712, compared to when the rare card image 712 is not displayed. The production mode is different.

After all ten gacha images 70 are opened and all the card images appear as shown in FIG. 9-2 (D), as shown in FIG. The arrangement of the ally card image 71 and the normal card image 711 is changed so that the card images are divided and confronted with the enemy card image group 72 (upper side in the figure). A character “VS” is displayed between them. Such a screen display is called a confrontation basic screen. The image display of the confrontation basic screen clarifies the ratio of the number of friend card images 71 and the number of enemy card images 72, and also clarifies the ratio of rare card images 712.

  After that, as shown in FIG. 9-2 (F), a display such as “Battle start” is made to notify that the battle effect that the card confronts is started. As shown in FIG. 9-2 (G), One friend card image 71 and one enemy card image 72 are displayed in the center, and a turn-based battle is executed. About a display in each battle, a battle name (number of times) is displayed like the display of "the 1st battle" of Drawing 9-2 (G). In each battle effect, an image that enhances the effect of performing the battle game is displayed, such as an image in which the character image displayed in each card image pops out and fights.

  In this way, in the turn-based battle, a turn in which the friendly card image 71 attacks the opponent side and a turn in which the enemy card image 72 attacks the opponent side are repeatedly executed, thereby damaging the opponent side. The person who finally gives the opponent more damage than the predetermined level wins each battle.

  Every time one battle is finished, the screen returns to the confrontation basic screen as shown in FIG. 9-2 (E), and the defeated card image is deleted. Then, the battle game as shown in FIG. 9-2 (G) is displayed for the next battle, so that the battle game between the teammate card image 71 and the enemy card image 72 is repeatedly executed.

  In such a card battle effect, when all the enemy card images 72 are erased and the player side wins completely, as shown in FIG. 9-2 (H), the player side ends with a battle effect such as “complete victory”. Display indicating that the player has won the game is performed, and as shown in FIG. 9-2 (I), the left, middle, and right decorative patterns 51, 52, and 53 are changed in the center of the display area of the image display device 5. The jackpot symbol combination is derived and displayed as a variable display result. As a result, the game state shifts to a big hit game state, and as shown in FIG. 9-2 (J), at the start of the big hit game state, the probability change big hit is “probable big hit” on the upper side in the display area of the image display device 5. Is displayed on the lower side of the display area of the image display device 5, and “the ally card image 71 remaining in the card battle effect during variable display is displayed. The ally card image 71 remaining in the card battle effect being variably displayed is continuously used for the award ball addition effect in the big hit gaming state.

  An effect pattern of a card battle effect using such a friend card image 71 and an enemy card image 72 (for example, what battle result pattern (win / loss pattern) in what battle order when winning a big win) There are multiple types of effect patterns (whether or not to win) based on the ally / enemy card ratio at the start of the effect and the number of rare cards on the ally side (stored in the RAM 122) for effect control. In the variable display start setting process (S171) of FIG. 7, the CPU 120 selects and determines at random using a random number for effects, etc., and in the variable display effect process (S172), the card with the effect pattern determined as such. Battle production is executed.

Thus, in the effect control CPU 120, when the card battle effect as the first effect is executed during the variable display, the effect result is a predetermined effect result such as a display of “complete victory”. As a result, it is possible to perform control with a large probability, and it is possible to execute a prize ball addition effect as a second effect. In the card battle effect as the first effect, a plurality of types of effect elements such as the teammate card image 71 and the enemy card image 72 are presented, and a predetermined effect such as a card battle effect using the presented effect elements is executed. Thus, the effect result can be a predetermined effect result such as a display of “complete victory”.

  Further, in the card battle effect as the first effect, a plurality of types of effect elements such as the friend card image 71 and the enemy card image 72 are presented, but the effect result of the card battle effect is displayed as “complete victory”. On the basis of the result of the predetermined effect, it becomes possible to control the probability of winning, and it is possible to execute the prize ball addition effect as the second effect. Therefore, the teammate card image 71 is displayed after the execution of the first effect. It can be said that it is the first effect element that suggests that the second effect is executed, and the enemy card image 71 is the first effect element that suggests that the second effect is not executed after the execution of the first effect. It can be said.

  FIG. 9-3 is a display screen diagram of the image display device 5 showing a display image in the prize ball addition effect. In FIG. 9-3, as an example of the effect in the big hit gaming state, the display images when the second probable big hit (1200 prize balls) are shown in (N) to (G), and the normal big hit (1000 (R) to (T) show the display images when the individual prize ball is obtained. The prize ball riding effect is executed before the big winning opening is opened in the first round after the display for notifying the occurrence of the big hit is made in the big hit effect production process (S176 in FIG. 7) of the production control process.

  First, an example of a prize ball addition effect that is executed when the second probability variation big hit (1200 prize balls) will be described. After the display for notifying the occurrence of the big hit, as shown in FIG. 9-3 (N), a character image “select number of prize balls” is displayed, which suggests that a prize ball addition effect is executed. In this example, one normal card image 711 and two rare card images 712 are displayed on the lower side of the display area of the image display device 5 as the ally card images 71 remaining in the card battle effect during variable display. Yes.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 9-3 (O), an award indicating a basic value of a prize ball of “1000” is displayed as an initial value for displaying the total number of prize balls that can be paid out in all rounds of the jackpot gaming state to be started. A sphere basic value image and an image suggesting an additional number of “+ α” are displayed. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 9-3 (P), the displayed ally card image 71 is turned over in a predetermined order. In each ally card image 71, for example, “+0”, “+100”, “+100” is displayed. A specific effect that displays the number of award balls added is displayed. In this example, as a result of executing such specific effects, a total of +200 prize balls are displayed. Then, as a display of the total number of prize balls, an image is displayed in which a prize ball basic value image indicating a prize ball basic value of “1000” is combined with an image of the number of prize balls added “+200”.

  After that, based on the result of the specific effect that the total number +200 prize balls are displayed, as shown in FIG. Is added to the total value of the added number, and the display of the total number of winning balls is changed from “1000” to “total 1200”. Thus, the total number of winning balls is clearly shown to the player. Further, a character image indicating that the probability variation big hit is “probability big hit” is displayed. This clearly indicates to the player that the probable big hit has been won.

  Next, an example of an effect when a normal big hit (1000 award balls) will be described. After the display for notifying the occurrence of the big hit, as shown in FIG. 9-3 (O), the character image “select number of winning balls” is displayed as in the case where the effect of adding the winning balls is executed. Normally, when a big hit is made, there is no ally card image 71 remaining in the card battle effect during variable display, so the ally card image 71 is not displayed below the display area of the image display device 5.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 9-3 (S), an award indicating a basic value of “1000” is given as an initial value for displaying the total number of winning balls that can be paid out in all rounds of the big hit gaming state to be started. Only the sphere basic value image is displayed. This suggests that the prize ball riding effect is not executed. Then, as shown in FIG. 9-3 (T), an effect of changing the display of the total number of winning balls from “1000” to “1000 in total” is performed. This suggests that the total number of winning balls has been determined, and the total number of winning balls is clearly shown to the player. In addition, a character image is displayed that suggests that a probable big hit called “normal big hit”. This clearly indicates to the player that the game is usually a big hit.

  Further, in the effect control CPU 120, when the prize ball addition effect as the second effect is executed, the effect result is a specific effect result such as a display showing the number of added prize balls. An effect of increasing the total number of prize balls as an effect can be executed. In the prize ball addition effect as the second effect, a specific effect using at least a part of the effect elements such as the remaining team card image 71 among the effect elements used in the card battle effect as the first effect is executed. As a result, it is possible to obtain a specific effect result such as a display showing the number of prize balls added. Of the effect elements such as a plurality of types of card images used in the card battle effect as the first effect, the rare card image 712 is added to the prize ball more than other effect elements such as the normal card image 711. There is a high possibility that a specific production result such as a display showing the number of pieces will be obtained.

  As described above, the effect control CPU 120 uses at least a part of the plurality of types of effect elements such as the normal card image 711 and the rare card image 712 used in the card battle effect during the big hit gaming state. By performing an effect that flips the team card image 71 as an effect, it is possible to obtain a specific effect result that adds a prize ball. When the result is the special effect, a special effect that increases the display of the total number of prize balls is executed. It is possible to produce a prize ball that can be performed.

  The effect pattern of the prize ball riding effect using such a friend card image 71 and the enemy card image 72 (an effect pattern such as which card is added and how many) is normally displayed at the beginning of the jackpot gaming state. Depending on the number of card images 711 and the number of rare card images 712, a plurality of types are provided separately for the first probability big hit and the second detected big hit. When the first probability variation big hit or the second probability variation big hit is determined, the production control CPU 120 uses the production random number or the like in the big hit middle production processing (S176) of FIG. An effect pattern for such a prize ball riding effect is randomly determined, and in the jackpot effect processing (S176), the prize ball riding effect is executed with the effect pattern thus determined.

  In addition, in the prize ball addition effect, it may be set so that the ratio that the rare card image 712 shows more prize ball addition numbers than the normal card image 711 in the teammate card image 71 is higher, and vice versa. You may set it. In addition, the initial value of the number of winning balls is displayed from a plurality of types of initial values according to the actual total number of winning balls according to the jackpot type and the number of teammate card images 71 displayed at the beginning of the winning ball superposition effect. It may be controlled so that the number of the prize balls added can be displayed for all of the friendly card images 71 displayed at the beginning of the prize ball addition effect. Further, control may be performed so that the display of the added number by the teammate card image 71 can be performed for all the big hit types, or the display by the teammate card image 71 can be performed by displaying only the additional number of big hit types. May be. Also, among the friendly card images 71, the ratio of the rare card image 712 and the normal card image 711 that the added number of prize balls is “+0”, and a numerical value other than the added number of prize balls “+0” (for example, , +50, +100) may be controlled to be different from each other.

  As described above, in the effect control CPU 120, as shown in FIG. 9-2, when the card battle effect as the first effect is executed during the variable display, the big hit is controlled based on the effect result. As shown in FIG. 9C, it is possible to execute a prize ball addition effect as the second effect. When a prize ball adding effect is executed, a special effect for changing the total number of winning balls can be executed based on the effect result.

  Further, in FIG. 9C, the effect pattern when the prize ball addition effect at the time of the second probability variation big hit is explained, but the same effect pattern (at the time of the first probability variation big hit as the second probability variation big hit) Among the effect elements used in the card battle effect as the first effect, the effect of adding the prize ball in the effect pattern that executes the second effect using at least some effect elements such as the remaining friend card image 71 Is executed.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIGS. 9-3 (R) to (T), when the card battle effect as the first effect is completely defeated and a normal big hit, the prize ball adding effect as the second effect is executed. Instead, a third effect is executed as a predetermined effect that directly displays the determined total number of winning balls.

  In this way, during the execution of the third effect that is executed during the big hit game state of the normal jackpot where the prize ball addition effect as the second effect is not executed, the ally card image as the effect element displayed in the card battle effect Since 71 etc. are not used, a player can be made to pay attention to the production result of the card battle production as the first production.

  Next, a characteristic data table used when executing the card battle effect shown in FIG. 9-2 and the prize ball addition effect shown in FIG. 9-3 will be described.

  FIG. 9-4 is a diagram illustrating a card ratio selection table. The card ratio selection table selects the ratio between the friend card image 71 and the enemy card image 72 when the display of the total ten friend card images 71 and the enemy card image 72 is initially performed in the card battle effect. Is used to select the number of friendly card images 71 and the number of enemy card images 72 to be displayed.

  FIG. 9-4 (A) shows a probability change that is used when it is determined that the display result is a probability variation jackpot display result (first probability variation jackpot, second probability variation jackpot) for the variable display in which the card battle effect is executed. A card ratio selection table at the time of jackpot determination is shown. FIG. 9-4 (B) shows a normal jackpot determination card ratio selection table used when it is determined that the display result is the normal jackpot display result for the variable display in which the card battle effect is executed.

  In each card ratio selection table of FIGS. 9-4 (A) and (B), the ratio and the number of ally card images 71 and enemy card images 72 such as “3 ally cards + 7 enemy cards”, for example. Multiple types of friendly / enemy card ratios can be selected, and multiple types of friendly / enemy card ratios and allocation of random value SR2 for card ratio selection (total number of assigned values of 150 SR2) Correspondence with is shown.

  In the card ratio selection table at the time of probability change big hit determination in FIG. 9-4 (A), “3 friendly cards + 7 enemy cards <4 friendly cards + 6 enemy cards <5 friendly cards + 5 enemy cards < The data is set so that the ally / enemy card ratio is selected in the relationship of 6 ally cards + 4 enemy cards <7 ally cards + 3 enemy cards. Further, in the normal jackpot determination card ratio selection table of FIG. 9-4 (B), the friend / enemy card has a selection ratio opposite to the probability variation big hit determination card ratio selection table of FIG. 9-4 (A). The data is set so that the percentage is selected.

  As described above, the card ratio selection table is set so that the ratio of the number of allied card images 71 is larger when the probability variation big hits such as the first probability variation big hit and the second probability variation big hit are determined than when the normal big hit is determined. The ratio of the number of enemy card images 72 is set to be small. As a result, the higher the ratio of the number of the friendly card images 71 presented first in the card battle effect, the higher the expectation level that the game is controlled to the probable big hit gaming state, in other words, the expectation level that the prize ball addition effect will be executed. , Get higher.

  FIG. 9-5 is a diagram illustrating a card type selection table. The card type selection table is obtained by selecting the number of rare cards included in the ally card image 71 when the display that presents a total of 10 ally card images 71 and enemy card images 72 is initially performed in the card battle effect. , Used to select the card type of the friend card image 71 to be displayed. Such a card type selection table is stored in the ROM 121.

  FIG. 9-5 (A) shows a normal jackpot determination card type selection used when it is determined that the display result is the jackpot display result and the normal jackpot is determined for the variable display in which the card battle effect is executed. A table is shown. FIG. 9-5 (B) shows the first probability variable jackpot determination used when it is determined that the display result is the jackpot display result and the first probability variable jackpot for the variable display in which the card battle effect is executed. A time card type selection table is shown. FIG. 9-5 (C) shows the second probability variable jackpot determination used when it is determined that the display result is the jackpot display result and the second probability variable jackpot for the variable display in which the card battle effect is executed. A time card type selection table is shown.

  In each card type selection table of FIGS. 9-5 (A) to (C), for example, “0 rare card”, “1 rare card”, “2 rare cards”, “3 rare cards”, etc. The number of rare card images 712 can be selected from a plurality of types, and the number of rare cards and the allocation of random value SR3 for card type selection (the total number of assigned values of 100 SR3 in total). Correspondence is shown.

  In the card type selection table at the time of each big hit determination of FIGS. 9-5 (A) to (C), the rare card included in the ally card image 71 in the relationship of “normal big win <first positive change big win <second positive change big win”. Data is set so that the ratio of increasing the number of images 712 increases. As a result, among the teammate card images 71 initially presented in the card battle effect, the higher the number of rare cards 712, the higher the degree of expectation that the prize ball addition effect will be executed when controlled to the big hit gaming state. The expectation that it becomes high and becomes a probable big hit becomes high. Further, as the number of rare cards 712 increases, the degree of expectation that the number of prize balls added in the prize ball addition effect increases.

  Next, using the card ratio selection table in FIG. 9-4 and the card type selection table in FIG. 9-5, a process for determining the friend card image 71 and the enemy card image 72 to be presented first in the card battle effect is performed. explain. Such a process is executed, for example, in the variable display start setting process (S171) in the effect control process.

First, based on the presentation commands received at the start of variable display (commands that can specify the variable display result and commands that can specify the jackpot type), information on the display result of the variable display to be executed is acquired and the jackpot type Get information about. Then, when it is determined that the jackpot is determined, the data of the random value SR2 is extracted, and based on the acquired information on the jackpot type and the extracted data, any of FIGS. 9-4 (A) and (B) Using this card ratio selection table, a process of selecting a friend / enemy card ratio is executed. Thereby, the number of allied card images 71 and the number of enemy card images 72 are determined. For example, if the ally / enemy card ratio of “7 ally cards + 3 enemy cards” is selected,
It is determined that the number of friend card images 71 to be presented first in the card battle effect is 7 and the number of enemy card images 72 is 3.

  Then, when it is determined that the jackpot is determined based on the effect command (a command that can specify the variable display result and a command that can specify the jackpot type) received at the start of the variable display, the data of the random value SR3 A process of selecting the number of rare cards using one of the card type selection tables of FIGS. 9-4 (A) to (C) based on the acquired information on the jackpot type and the extracted data. Execute. Thereby, the number of rare card images 712 included in the teammate card image 71 is determined, and the number of normal card images 711 included in the teammate card image 71 is determined in reverse calculation.

  For example, when the number of allied card images 71 is determined to be 7 and when the number of rare cards is determined to be 2, the total of 7 rare card images 712 and 5 normal card images 711 is 7 in total. One teammate card image 71 is determined and stored as a teammate card image 71 to be presented first in the card battle effect. Then, the friend card image 71 and the enemy card image 72 determined based on the stored data appear and be displayed at a predetermined timing in the variable display effect processing (S172 in FIG. 7) in the effect control process. The

Next, main effects obtained by the characteristic member 0046F will be described.
[1] The prize ball addition effect as the second effect uses at least a part of the normal card image 711 and the rare card image 712 as a plurality of types of effect elements used in the card battle effect as the first effect. By executing the specific effect (effect that flips the card over), the effect result can be a specific effect result such as a display result of adding a prize ball, and a plurality of types presented in the first effect When the stage element includes a special stage element such as a rare card image 712 that is more likely than the other stage elements to have a specific stage result when used in the second stage, the stage is more interesting. The interest of the game can be improved.

  [2] A friend card image 711 as a first effect element that suggests that a plurality of types of effect elements execute a prize ball addition effect as a second effect after execution of a card battle effect as a first effect; By including an enemy card image 712 as a second effect element that suggests that the second effect is not executed after the execution of the first effect, the player is given a sense of expectation, and conversely, the player is given a sense of frustration. Can be.

  [3] As shown in FIGS. 9-4 (A) and (B), when the probability variation big hit is determined, the ratio of the number of allied cards is higher than when the normal big hit is determined. As the number of presentation of teammate card images 711 as one effect element increases, the proportion of execution of the prize ball addition effect as the second effect is high, so that the number of presentation of friend card images 711 as the first effect element is increased. The player can be noticed.

  [4] As shown in FIGS. 9-5 (A) to (C), when the probability variation big hit is determined, the ratio of selecting the rare card image 712 is higher than when the normal big hit is determined, so the card battle effect as the first effect In the above, when the rare card image 712 as the special effect element is presented, the proportion of the prize ball addition effect as the second effect is executed as compared with the case where the rare card image 712 as the special effect element is not presented If it is high, it is possible to make the player pay attention to whether or not the rare card image 712 as the special effect element is presented.

[5] As shown in FIGS. 9-3 (R) to (T), when the card battle effect as the first effect is completely defeated and the normal big hit, the prize ball adding effect as the second effect is executed. Instead, the third effect is executed as a predetermined effect that directly displays the determined total number of prize balls. In this way, during the execution of the third effect that is executed during the big hit game state of the normal jackpot where the prize ball addition effect as the second effect is not executed, the ally card image as the effect element displayed in the card battle effect Since 71 etc. are not used, a player can be made to pay attention to the production result of the card battle production as the first production.

  [6] As shown in FIGS. 9-2 (D) and (E), when the rare card image 712 is displayed, a predetermined image such as the aura image 32 is displayed in the rare card image 712, compared to when the rare card image 712 is not displayed. Is accompanied by a display, etc., and some of the effects of the card battle effect as the first effect are different. Thereby, the player can easily recognize that the rare card image 712 as the special effect element is presented, and the player's sense of expectation can be enhanced.

[Set value suggestion effect control at feature units 045F and 046F]
Next, an example in which set value suggesting effect control is executed in addition to the effect control shown in the feature units 045F and 046F will be described.

  First, setting values will be described. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 described in this example, the probability of winning a big hit according to the set value is changed by a setting change operation using an operation means such as a predetermined switch or the like by a person on the game hall side (game shop clerk or the like). It is configured.

  For example, in the game control microcomputer 100, a setting change process is executed to change the jackpot winning probability set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 in accordance with the setting change operation. As a result, in the special symbol normal process of the special symbol process, the setting change process is executed to change the jackpot winning probability by using the display result determination table corresponding to the set value. The set value is composed of, for example, three levels (a plurality of levels) of 1 to 3, and the jackpot winning probability increases in order of set value 1 <set value 2 <set value 3. That is, when the setting value 1 is set as the setting value, the player has the lowest advantage, and the advantage increases step by step in the order of setting value 2 <setting value 3. Note that the set value is not limited to three levels as long as a plurality of levels are provided. In this way, since the winning rate (number of balls played per unit time (number of winning balls)) changes according to the possibility of changing the winning probability of jackpot, changing the setting value will change the ball winning rate I can say.

  For example, in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, the winning probability of jackpot changes according to the selection of the set value by the setting change operation at power-on. Of the three setting values, for example, the setting value 3 is called a high setting with a high jackpot winning probability, and for example, the setting value 1 is sometimes called a low setting with a low jackpot winning probability.

  Further, the small win winning probability may be changed by setting the set value 1 to the set value 3 in the same manner as the big win winning probability. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 in which the probability variation control is executed, when changing the jackpot winning probability, both the jackpot winning probability in the low probability state and the jackpot winning probability in the high probability state are set. It may be changed by setting value 1 to setting value 3 (for example, both big hit winning probabilities may be set value 1 <setting value 2 <setting value 3).

  Also, the selection probability of the jackpot type may be changed by setting the set value 1 to the set value 3, similarly to the win probability of the jackpot. The selection probability of the variation pattern type may be changed by setting the setting value 1 to the setting value 3 as in the case of the jackpot winning probability. The selection probability of the variation pattern may be changed by setting the setting value 1 to the setting value 3 as in the case of the jackpot winning probability.

In this way, in the pachinko gaming machine in which the setting of the jackpot winning probability etc. can be set in a plurality of stages, as shown below, it is possible to suggest which setting value is set by the small symbols described above. An effect may be executed. For example, the CPU 120 for effect control may perform effect control for executing the small symbol suggesting effect so that the display results of the small symbols that are stopped and displayed are different for each of the setting values 1 to 3.

  Specifically, when the small symbol suggestion effect is not executed for the small symbol stop symbol, the effect control CPU 120 uses the same stop symbol combination as the decorative symbol stop symbol, but the small symbol suggestion effect is executed. In this case, it is only necessary to perform effect control so that a predetermined stop symbol (for example, “112”, “223”, etc.) different from the stop symbol of the decorative symbol is obtained.

  In the small symbol suggestion effect, a determination value is assigned so that the proportion of the small symbol suggestion effect is increased in the relationship of setting value 1 <setting value 2 <setting value 3. Therefore, as the set value is more advantageous for the player, the proportion of the small symbol suggestion effect is increased. Thereby, it is suggested that it is set to an advantageous set value by executing the small symbol suggestion effect.

  In the small symbol suggestion effect, for the effect of the first effect mode in which the small symbol is the stop symbol “223”, the ratio executed in the relationship of “setting value 1 <setting value 2 <setting value 3” is different. The effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute (S171 in FIG. 7). Further, in the small symbol suggestion effect, the second effect mode which is the stop symbol “112” of the small symbol is different so that the ratio executed in the relationship of “setting value 1 <setting value 2 <setting value 3” is different. The effect control CPU 120 determines whether to execute or not. That is, when it is the second effect mode, it is suggested that the set value is more advantageous than when it is the first effect mode, and when it is the first effect mode, the set value is “2”. It is suggested that there is a high possibility, and in the case of the second production mode, it is suggested that there is a high possibility that the setting value is “3”. The ratio executed when the first effect mode is a setting value other than the suggestion target (specifically, setting values 1 and 3) is the set value (specifically, the second effect mode is other than the suggestion target). , Higher than the ratio executed when the set values are “2” and “3”). In other words, the setting value is suggested in the second effect mode with higher reliability than the first effect mode.

  In addition, you may make it provide not only such a structure but the some production | presentation aspect which suggests each setting value with a different expectation degree. For example, when the stop symbol of the small symbol is “221”, it is suggested that there is a higher possibility of the set value “2” at a higher expectation than when it is “223”. It may be suggested that when the value of “112” is “112”, it is highly likely that the set value is “3” with higher reliability than when “112”.

  As described above, the pachinko gaming machine plays games so that the player's advantage (such as the winning probability of a big hit) differs according to the setting value (setting value 1 to setting value 3, etc.) consisting of a plurality of stages. Which set value is set according to the small design as specific identification information, such as the display result of the small design that can proceed and the set value 1 to the set value 3 is stopped by the small design suggestion effect is different Can be suggested. Thereby, a player can be made to pay attention to the small symbol as specific identification information regarding the suggestion of the set value.

[Other Modifications of Features 045F and 046F]
[1] In the above-described feature unit 045F, an example in which a plurality of types of blank symbols can be displayed as special identification information in addition to numeric symbols as decorative symbols and small symbols is shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and as such special identification information, a symbol other than a numeric symbol such as a special symbol composed of a special image such as a character image or a symbol in which a decorative symbol is deformed is displayed instead of a blank symbol. It may be possible. Further, as such special identification information, in addition to a blank symbol, a symbol other than a numeric symbol such as a special symbol constituted by a special image such as a character image or a symbol obtained by modifying a decorative symbol may be displayed.

  [2] In the above-described feature unit 046F, the small symbol is described as an example of the specific identification information. However, the specific identification information is a symbol that can be variably displayed corresponding to the variable display of the decoration identification information in addition to the small symbol. Any design may be used.

  [3] In the above-described feature unit 046F, the effect in a specific reach state is illustrated as the first effect, and the effect before the round start in the big hit gaming state is illustrated as the second effect. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the relationship between the first effect and the second effect may be any if the first effect is executed before the second effect. For example, an effect executed during normal fluctuation before the reach state (for example, an effect before the development of the special reach) is used as the first effect, and an effect during the reach state (for example, the effect after the development of the special reach) is used as the second effect. May be used. In addition, an effect executed before the start of the round in the big hit gaming state (for example, a ride effect on a prize ball) is used as the first effect, and a probable promotion effect (probable change after the round starts in the big hit gaming state) An effect that suggests whether or not it will be a big hit may be used.

  [4] In the above-described feature unit 045F, as shown in FIGS. 8-2 and 8-3 (E), (H), in the display of the small symbols 61, 62, 63 on the left, middle, and right, “☆ In correspondence with a plurality of types of blank symbols “” and “Δ”, an example is shown in which one blank symbol “☆” or “Δ” that is the same small symbol as the decorative symbol can be stopped and displayed. In this case, as a blank design, a small design (a design that is not included in the design) or a small design (which may be a blank design or other design) that is different from the design can be stopped and displayed. Good.

  [5] In the above-described feature unit 045F, as shown in FIGS. 8C and 8F, when the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped, the small symbols are continuously displayed without being temporarily stopped. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the small symbols may be temporarily stopped when the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped.

  [6] In the above-described feature 045F, as shown in FIGS. 8-1 and 8-3 (B), the example where the stop symbol of the decorative symbol and the stop symbol of the small symbol are the same stop symbol is shown. . However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the combination of stop symbols at the time of detachment in a small symbol is a certain symbol combination different from the combination of stop symbols in a decorative symbol (for example, the small symbol “3, 1, 5” 1, 2, 3 ", etc.).

  [7] In the feature unit 046F described above, an example in which a card-shaped image such as the teammate card image 71 is used as the effect element used in the first effect during variable display and the second effect in the big hit gaming state is shown. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and other images such as a specific ally character image, ally graphic image, ally color image, and ally pattern image that are not card-shaped images may be used as such effect elements. Good.

  [8] In the above-described feature unit 046F, an effect in a specific reach state is illustrated as the first effect, and an effect before the round start in the big hit gaming state is illustrated as the second effect. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the relationship between the first effect and the second effect may be any if the first effect is executed before the second effect. For example, an effect executed during normal fluctuation before the reach state (for example, an effect before the development of the special reach) is used as the first effect, and an effect during the reach state (for example, the effect after the development of the special reach) is used as the second effect. May be used. In addition, an effect executed before the start of the round in the big hit gaming state (for example, a ride effect on a prize ball) is used as the first effect, and a probable promotion effect (probable change after the round starts in the big hit gaming state) An effect that suggests whether or not it will be a big hit may be used.

The embodiment disclosed this time should be considered as illustrative in all points and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

  1 Pachinko machine, 50 decoration symbol display area, 60 small symbol display result area, 120 effect control CPU, 71 ally card image, 72 enemy card image, 712 rare card image, 32 aura image.

Claims (1)

A gaming machine capable of variable display,
First production means capable of executing the first production;
A second effect means capable of executing a second effect after the first effect based on the result of the first effect being a predetermined effect;
A special effect execution means capable of executing a special effect based on the result of the second effect being a specific effect;
The first effect can be a predetermined effect result by presenting a plurality of types of effect elements and executing a predetermined effect using the presented effect elements,
The second effect may be that the effect result becomes the specific effect result by executing a specific effect using at least a part of the effect elements of the plurality of types of effect elements presented in the first effect. Is possible,
The plurality of types of effect elements presented in the first effect include a special effect element that has a higher possibility of becoming the specific effect result when used in the second effect than the other effect elements. Machine.

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