JP2020006252A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To enhance interest in a game by achieving a highly amusing variable performance capable of attracting a player's interest.SOLUTION: As a notice performance executable in establishment of a ready-to-win, group notice is provided, where an image group in which plural image rows (human image rows) in which plural images (human images) are horizontally arranged in a line are disposed along an oblique lower part travels toward a lower left part of a screen from an upper right part of the screen of a display screen 7a. In the group notice, plural image rows composing the image group are displayed while one portion (left portion) of an image (image row) in a deep side of an image (image row) in the near side is overlapped so as to be hidden. As the display size of all the images (human images) composing the image group becomes larger toward a lower left part of the screen, the number of images (human images) composing the image group decreases toward a rear row. Accordingly, a visual effect of the group notice is increased, thus enhancing interest in a game.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 55

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and is particularly applicable to a pachinko gaming machine and the like.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there has been widely known a gaming machine capable of executing a special game in which a predetermined game profit can be given to a player based on a display result of a variable display of identification information being a specific display result. In this type of gaming machine, various effects such as a reach effect and a notice effect can be executed during the fluctuation display of the identification information (for example, see Patent Document 1).

JP 2009-95470 A

  However, in the effect performed during the variable display of the identification information, although the effect contents (for example, motifs and appearing characters, etc.) differ depending on the model, the effect method (for example, effect development, effect pattern, etc.) is considerably changed. Often not. For this reason, such a type of production tends to be uniform, and there is still room for improvement in improving the entertainment interest of the game.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to realize a highly attractive effect that can attract the interest of a player, and to improve the game entertainment. .

  In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, the present invention has adopted the following configurations.

That is, the gaming machine of the means 1 is
A change display of the identification information is performed based on the satisfaction of the predetermined condition, and a special game that can give a predetermined game profit to the player can be executed based on that the display result of the change display is a specific display result. Gaming machine,
A display screen capable of displaying images,
Effect control means capable of controlling the effect,
The effect control means is capable of executing a moving display effect in which a plurality of predetermined images move from a first display position to a second display position on the display screen during the change display of the identification information,
The gist is that the plurality of predetermined images displayed in the moving display effect include images that move in a state where the images are partially overlapped with each other.

  According to such a gaming machine, a moving display effect in which a plurality of predetermined images move from the first display position to the second display position on the display screen during the change display of the identification information can be executed. The plurality of predetermined images that move from the first display position to the second display position in the moving display effect include images that move in a state where the images partially overlap each other. For this reason, a sense of depth is added to an image (a plurality of predetermined images) displayed (moved and displayed) in the moving display effect, and more images are displayed (moved and displayed) in a limited area. It becomes possible. As a result, it is possible to enhance the visual effect of the moving display effect and improve the entertainment of the game.

  The “display screen” of the present invention may be one display screen or two or more (plural) display screens. In the case of one display screen, the first display position and the second display position can be set in the one display screen. In the case of two or more (plural) display screens, one of the display screens And the second display position can be set on another display screen.

The gaming machine according to the second aspect is the gaming machine according to the first aspect,
The point is that the size of some or all of the plurality of predetermined images displayed in the moving display effect changes as the second display position is approached.

  According to such a gaming machine, while a plurality of predetermined images move from the first display position toward the second display position in the moving display effect, the size of some or all of the plurality of predetermined images is changed. Changes as it approaches the second display position. For this reason, it is possible to make the image on the second display position side look larger or smaller than the image on the first display position side. This makes it possible to enhance the interest of the moving display effect by making the moving display effect (moving display of a plurality of predetermined images) rich.

The gaming machine of the means 3 is the gaming machine of the means 1 or 2 described above,
The gist is that the moving speed of some or all of the plurality of predetermined images displayed in the moving display effect is changed.

  According to such a gaming machine, while a plurality of predetermined images move from the first display position toward the second display position in the moving display effect, the moving speed changes for some or all of the plurality of predetermined images. . Therefore, it is possible to make the movement display effect (movement display of a plurality of predetermined images) more varied. This makes it possible to further enhance the interest in the moving display effect.

The gaming machine of the means 4 is the gaming machine of any one of the above means 1 to 3,
A plurality of the movement display effects are provided,
The effect control means is capable of selecting and executing any of the plurality of movement display effects,
The gist of the plurality of movement display effects is that at least one of the first display position and the second display position is different from other movement display effects.

  According to such a gaming machine, when the moving display effect is executed, one of the plurality of moving display effects is selected, and the selected moving display effect is executed. The plurality of moving display effects include one in which at least one of the first display position and the second display position is different from other moving display effects. For this reason, it is possible to diversify the moving display effects, for example, the first display position is different or the second display position is different depending on the type of the moving display effect to be executed. This makes it possible to enhance the interest in the moving display effect.

The gaming machine of the means 5 is the gaming machine of any one of the above means 1 to 4,
The effect control means, during the variable display of the identification information, it is possible to execute a preview effect suggesting the possibility that the display result of the variable display will be the specific display result,
The gist is that the movement display effect is executed as the notice effect.

  According to such a gaming machine, during the variable display of the identification information, a preview effect indicating that the display result of the variable display may be a specific display result can be executed. The display effect is to be executed. For this reason, it is possible to increase the player's interest in the movement display effect that can be executed during the variable display of the identification information. This makes it possible to enhance the interest in the moving display effect.

  According to the present invention described above, it is possible to realize a highly attractive effect and to improve the game entertainment.

1 is a front view of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a rear view of the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is a front view showing the composition of the game board of an example of the present invention. FIG. 4 is an enlarged view of the main display shown in FIG. 3 and is a view showing displays provided in the gaming machine. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an electric configuration of the gaming machine. It is a table showing the correspondence between the type of winning and the opening pattern of the special winning opening. It is a table which shows various random numbers which a microcomputer for game control acquires. (A) is a hit determination table, (B) is a big hit type determination table, (C) is a normal symbol hit determination table, and (D) is a normal symbol variation pattern selection table. It is a fluctuation pattern table. It is a flowchart of a main control main process. It is a flowchart of an interruption process. It is a flowchart of a starting port sensor detection process. It is a flowchart of a process at the time of starting ball entry. It is a flowchart of a general-purpose operation process. It is a flowchart of a normal symbol standby process. It is a flowchart of a normal symbol hit determination process. It is a flowchart of a normal symbol random number shift process. It is a flowchart of processing during a normal symbol change. It is a flowchart of a normal symbol determination process. It is a flowchart of a normal electric accessory process. It is a flowchart of a special figure operation process. It is a flowchart of a special symbol standby process. It is a flowchart of a special figure 2 hit determination process. It is a flowchart of a special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process. It is a flowchart of a special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process. 7 is a flowchart of a special figure 2 random number shift process. It is a flowchart of a special figure 1 hit determination process. It is a flowchart of a special figure 1 variation pattern selection process. It is a flowchart of a special figure 1 variation pattern selection process. It is a flowchart of a special figure 1 random number shift process. It is a flowchart of a special symbol changing process. It is a flowchart of a special symbol determination process. It is a flowchart of special electric auditors product processing 1 (big hit game). It is a flowchart of a game state setting process. It is a flowchart of special electric auditors product processing 2 (small hitting game). It is a flowchart of a specific area sensor detection process. It is a flowchart of a reserved ball number process. It is a flowchart of a power-off monitoring process. It is a flowchart of a sub control main process. It is a flowchart of a reception interruption process. It is a flowchart of a 2ms timer interruption process. It is a flowchart of a 10 ms timer interrupt process. It is a flowchart of a reception command analysis process. It is a flowchart of a reception command analysis process. It is a flowchart of a fluctuation effect start process. It is a table | surface which shows an effect design. It is a table | surface which shows the selection conditions of a special effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display content of the fluctuation effect including a special effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display content of the fluctuation effect including a special effect. (A) is a table showing a character notice image of the second embodiment, (b) is a character notice A determination table of the second embodiment, and (c) is a character notice B determination table of the second embodiment. FIG. 14 is an explanatory diagram showing display contents of a character notice A according to the second embodiment. FIG. 14 is an explanatory diagram showing display contents of a character notice B according to the second embodiment. 9 is a group announcement determination table according to the second embodiment. FIG. 14 is an explanatory diagram illustrating display contents of a group notice A according to the second embodiment. FIG. 14 is an explanatory diagram illustrating display contents of a group notice B according to the second embodiment.

  Next, an embodiment of the present invention will be described using an example. In the following, the game medium used for the game is a game ball, and the present invention is applied to a pachinko game machine (ball game machine) that can advance the game by firing the game ball toward the game board surface. An example will be described. Specifically, when a special symbol is fluctuated and displayed based on the entry of a game ball into the starting opening, and the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed with the end of the fluctuating display of the special symbol, a predetermined amount is given to the player. A so-called “one-type” pachinko gaming machine that can execute a jackpot game (special game) to which a game profit (for example, a prize ball) can be given will be described as an example.

  In the following description, the front side (front side) refers to the front side (the side where the player is located at the time of the game) when the gaming machine is viewed from the front, and the rear side (rear side) simply refers to the game. It is the back side when the machine is viewed from the front. In addition, the upper side (upper), lower side (lower), left side (left side) and right side (right side) are the upper, lower, left and right directions when the gaming machine is viewed from the front. For example, it refers to the upper side, the lower side, the left side, and the right side in FIGS.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the pachinko gaming machine 1 (game machine) of the present embodiment includes a gaming machine frame 50 and a gaming board 2 mounted in the gaming machine frame 50. 2 is configured to be detachable from the gaming machine frame 50. FIG. 3 shows a state in which the gaming board 2 is removed from the gaming machine frame 50. The gaming machine frame 50 includes a front frame 51 having a decorative surface, a main body frame 52 on which the gaming board 2 and the like are attached, and an outer frame 53 for attaching the pachinko gaming machine 1 to a hall island facility. The front frame 51, the main body frame 52, and the outer frame 53 are pivotally supported at one end, and are each configured to be openable and closable.

  Further, the front frame 51 has a firing handle 60 for firing game balls with a firing intensity corresponding to the operation amount (rotation angle) of the player, and stores the game balls and supplies the stored game balls to the launch device side. A high-strength ball supply tray (upper plate) 61 and a surplus ball tray (lower plate) 62 for storing game balls that cannot be accommodated in the hit ball supply tray 61 are provided. Further, on the front frame 51, a first effect button 63a and a second effect button 63b that can be operated by a player during an effect (hereinafter, also referred to as a "game effect") executed as the game progresses. (These two effect buttons are collectively referred to simply as “effect buttons 63”), a decorative frame lamp 66 capable of emitting various lights according to the game situation, and a decorative frame lamp 66 according to the game situation. A speaker 67 and the like capable of emitting various sounds (effect sounds) are also provided.

  The effect button 63 functions as an input unit that can be input by the player, and the effect button to be used can be selectively used according to the type of the game effect. For example, when the first effect button 63a or the second effect button 63b is operated during the execution of the game effect, a predetermined operation corresponding effect is performed based on the operation. In the present embodiment, the first effect button 63a is a push button (push button) that can be pressed downward, and the second effect button 63b is a rotation that can be rotated left and right and pressed backward. It is an expression push button. The first effect button 63a is also referred to as "first input means" or "first operating means", and the second effect button 63b is also referred to as "second input means" or "second operating means". The effect button 63a and the second effect button 63b (that is, the effect button 63) are also generally referred to as “input means” or “operation means”.

  In addition, the configuration of the effect button 63 is not limited to the mode of the present embodiment, and it is sufficient that the player can perform input (operation). For example, the player directly touches the button unit to perform input. Input means (for example, a retractable type, a touch sensor type, etc.) may be used, or non-contact type input means (a photoelectric type, etc.) which detects that a part of a player's body has approached and performs input. There may be. Further, the effect button may perform an effect operation such as projecting upward or forward or vibrating (movable effect operation means).

  In the game board 2, a game area 3 in which a game ball fired by operating the firing handle 60 flows down is formed by being surrounded by a rail member 4. A plurality of game nails 16 for guiding game balls protrude from the game area 3, and a ball return preventing piece 6 is provided at a tip of the rail member 4. The ball return preventing piece 6 is for preventing the game ball once guided to the game area from returning to the launching device side. The game board 2 is also provided with a decorative board lamp 5 (see FIG. 5) capable of emitting various lights according to the state of the game.

  Near the center of the game area 3, a first image display device 7 is provided. The first image display device 7 is formed of a liquid crystal display device, and is fixed to the back side of the game board 2 so that the display screen 7a faces an opening provided substantially in the center of the game board 2 (game area 3). Things. On the first image display device 7 (display screen 7a), a plurality of symbols (identification information) are mainly displayed, and a change display and a stop display of these symbols are performed. Specifically, three (three digits) effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R (also simply referred to as “effect symbol 8”) are displayed as a plurality of symbols. An effect design display area 7b (also referred to as an "effect design display section") on which the effect design 8 is displayed on the display screen 7a, and a background display area 7c on which a background image constituting the background of the display screen 7a is displayed. Is provided.

  The effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R perform variable display in synchronization with a variable display of a first special symbol and a variable display of a second special symbol, which will be described later. Examples of the manner in which the effect symbols are displayed in a variable manner include, for example, a form in which scroll display is performed in a vertical direction, a horizontal direction, an oblique direction, and the like, and a form in which a rotational display is performed in a vertical direction or a horizontal direction. In this embodiment, in principle, scroll display is performed from top to bottom.

  The effect symbol display area 7b includes, for example, three symbol display areas of “left”, “middle”, and “right”, of which a left symbol display area (left symbol display area) has a left effect symbol 8L (also “left symbol”). Is displayed in the middle symbol display area (middle symbol display area), and the middle effect symbol 8C (also referred to as “middle symbol”) is displayed, and the right symbol effect is displayed in the right symbol display area (right symbol display area). The symbol 8R (also referred to as “right symbol”) is displayed.

  As shown in FIG. 46, the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R of the present embodiment are respectively numeric symbols representing numbers from “1” to “9” (also referred to as “numerical images” and “symbol images”). Is configured. Further, among the effect designs, regarding the designs of "1", "3" and "5", character designs (also referred to as "character images" and "decorative images") representing predetermined characters in addition to the numerical designs. It is configured to have. Specifically, a character design A representing the character A is added to the design (number design) of “1”, and a character design B representing the character B is added to the design (number design) of “3”. The character symbol C representing the character C is added to the symbol “5” (numerical symbol). In other words, the effect symbol 8 of the present embodiment is a symbol (a symbol “2”, “4”, “6”, “7”, “8”) composed of only numeric symbols, a numeric symbol, and a character symbol. (The symbols of “1 + character A”, “3 + character B”, and “5 + character C”). A symbol composed of only numeric symbols is also called a "general symbol", and a symbol composed of a numeral symbol and a character symbol is also called a "special symbol".

  In the present embodiment, the numeral design of “1” to “9” is one of the constituent elements of the effect design, but in addition to the numbers, alphabet, kanji, kana characters, symbols, etc. are the constituent elements of the effect design. It is possible to adopt as. In other words, the components of the effect symbol may be any information that can be identified as the symbol. Further, in the present embodiment, the character symbol is added only to the symbols “1”, “3” and “5”, but the character symbol may be added to all symbols “1” to “9”. . In this case, even if the characters are different from each other, a character that is partially common may be included.

  The effect design 8 is displayed in a fluctuating manner (scroll display) in the order of "1" → "2" ... "8" → "9" (ascending order), and returns to "1" when it reaches "9". The fluctuation display is continued until the stop display. In the present embodiment, the stop order of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R that are variably displayed is, in principle, “left → right → center”. From this, the stop effect of the first left effect symbol 8L (left symbol) is also referred to as a “first stop symbol”, and the stop order of the second right effect symbol 8R (right symbol) is “second symbol”. The stop effect is also referred to as a “stop symbol”, and the middle effect symbol 8C (middle symbol) whose stop order is the third (last) is also referred to as a “third stop symbol” or a “final stop symbol”. In addition, any one of the first special symbol, the second special symbol, and the effect symbol is also referred to simply as “symbol” or “identification information”. Furthermore, the ordinary design is also called "Public", the special design is also called "Tokushi", the first special design is also called "Tokushi 1" or "First special design", and the second special design is "Tokushi". 2 "and" second special map ".

  Depending on the combination (stop display mode) of left, middle, and right effect symbols stopped and displayed in the effect symbol display area 7b, a first special symbol display 41a (also referred to as a "first special symbol display unit") described later. The display result of the variable display of the first special symbol displayed, the display result of the variable display of the second special symbol displayed on the second special symbol display 41b (also referred to as a “second special symbol display section”), In other words, the result of the special symbol win / fail determination (also simply referred to as “win / fail determination”) is displayed (notified) so that the player can easily recognize it. For example, when the result of the special symbol hit determination is a big hit, it is possible to stop and display the effect symbol with the same three-digit number such as “777” (also referred to as “hit effect symbol”). . In the case of a small hit, the effect symbol may be stopped and displayed with a preset chance symbol such as “135” or a special symbol such as “3 ★ 3” (also referred to as “small hit effect symbol”). It is possible. In the case of a miss, the effect design is stopped and displayed in a jerky design in which at least one of the three designs such as "637" and "373" is different (also referred to as an "off performance effect"). Is possible. This allows the player to easily grasp the progress of the game by looking at the effect symbols stopped and displayed. That is, in general, the player does not directly grasp the result of the special symbol correct / improper judgment by looking at the special symbol displayed on the first special symbol display 41a or the second special symbol display 41b. It is understood by looking at the effect symbols displayed in the symbol display area 7b.

  It is not necessary to separately provide the left, middle, and right symbol display areas, and a symbol display area (effect symbol display area 7b) is provided as one display area capable of displaying left, middle, and right effect symbols. You may. The effect symbol display area 7b may be substantially the entire display screen 7a. In this case, the effect symbol display area 7b may include a background display area 7c and an effect hold display area described later. Further, in the present embodiment, the left, middle, and right effect symbols 8 are displayed. For example, a matrix-shaped symbol display area of three rows and three columns is provided on the display screen to display nine effect symbols. Then, when each symbol is stopped and displayed after the variable display, the stop mode (stop symbol) of the effect symbol is displayed by an arrangement (symbol combination) of each column of one vertical line, one horizontal line, and one diagonal line, and a symbol display area ( The number of effect symbols and the mode of the symbol display area, such as, for example, dividing the effect symbol display area into a plurality of (for example, four) areas and performing variable display and stop display of three effect symbols in each area, are not particularly limited. Absent.

  Here, among the stop display modes of the effect symbols, the stop display mode corresponding to the case where the result of the special symbol hit / fail judgment is a big hit (in this embodiment, the zigzag eyes) is referred to as a “big hit mode” or a “specific display mode”. It may be referred to as a "specific display result" or the like, and a stop display mode (in this embodiment, a non-specific display mode) corresponding to a case where the result of the special symbol hit determination is out of order, It may be referred to as "non-specific display result". In addition, the stop display mode corresponding to the case where the result of the special symbol hit determination is a small hit may be referred to as a “small hit mode”, a “predetermined display mode”, a “predetermined display result”, or the like.

  On the display screen 7a of the first image display device 7, in addition to displaying the effect by the effect symbol 8 as described above, an effect executed in accordance with the hit game, a demonstration effect for waiting for customers, and the like are displayed. In addition, in these effects, various effect images such as a background image and a character image are displayed in addition to the effect symbols (a type of effect image) such as numbers.

  The effect design need not be three (three digits) left, middle, and right as in the present embodiment, but may be two (two digits) or four (four digits), such as the number (digits). The number is arbitrary. Further, the effect design may be one (one digit), and in this case, for example, “7” of “1” to “9” is set to the big hit mode, and the other is set to the off mode, and the variable display and the stop display are performed. It can be carried out.

  Also, on the display screen 7a of the first image display device 7, a first effect holding display area 9c (first effect holding display section) for displaying the first effect holding 9a according to the number of first special figure holdings to be described later is stored. ), And a second effect hold display area 9d (second effect hold display section) for displaying the second effect hold 9b in accordance with the number of second special figure holds to be described later. According to the display mode (the number of displays) of the first effect hold and the second effect hold, the storage number and the second number of the first special figure hold displayed on a first special figure hold display 43a (see FIG. 4) described later. The storage number of the second special figure reservation displayed on the special figure reservation display 43b can be easily shown to the player.

  A center decorative body 10 is provided near the center of the game area 3 and in front of the first image display device 7 so as to surround the effect symbol display area 7b. A stage 11 having a game ball rolling surface on which the game balls can roll is provided below the center decorative body 10. A hollow warp portion 12 is provided on the left side of the center decorative body 10. The warp section 12 is provided with a warp entrance and a warp exit, receives game balls flowing down the game area 3 from the warp entrance, discharges the game balls from the warp exit, and guides them to the stage section 11. The game balls guided to the rolling surface of the stage unit 11 can enter the first starting port 20 described later with a higher possibility than game balls not guided to the stage unit 11.

  A second image display device 71 is provided above the center decoration 10. The second image display device 71 is formed of a liquid crystal display device smaller than the first image display device 7, and has an upper front side (front side) of the center decorative body 10 with its display screen 71 a facing the front side. It is stuck to. For this reason, the second image display device 71 (display screen 71a) is located closer to the front (front) than the first image display device 7 (display screen 7a) provided on the back side of the game board 2.

  In the present embodiment, the first image display device 7 (display screen 7a) and the second image display device 71 (display screen 71a) overlap one another so that the upper part of the display screen 7a is covered by the display screen 71a. . For this reason, both the display screen 7a and the display screen 71a are always visible from the near side (the player side), and it is easy for the player to grasp (understand) the display contents of each screen at a glance. It has become. In the present embodiment, the display screen 71a is configured to cover a part of the display screen 7a. However, the two may not be overlapped with each other so that the entire screen can be visually recognized.

  Various effect images can be displayed on the display screen 71a (effect display unit) of the second image display device 71 according to the state of the game. In the present embodiment, the main effect display such as the variation display of the effect symbol 8 is executed by the first image display device 7, and depending on the type of the effect display (effect pattern), the main effect display is related to the effect display on the first image display device 7. It is possible for the second image display device 71 to execute additional or auxiliary effect display. Details of the display contents of the first image display device 7 and the second image display device 71 will be described later.

  The first image display device 7 having a relatively large screen size is also referred to as “main liquid crystal”, and the second image display device 71 having a relatively small screen size is also referred to as “sub liquid crystal”. Further, the first image display device 7 and the second image display device 71 are also generally referred to as “image display devices”, and the display screen 7a and the display screen 71a are also generally referred to as “display screens”.

  Although not shown in FIG. 3, a movable decorative member 14 (see FIG. 5) operable during execution of the game effect is provided behind (backside) the center decorative body 10. The movable decorative member 14 is normally (non-operating) hidden in a frame (center frame) that constitutes the center decorative body 10 and cannot be viewed entirely (also referred to as a “standby state”). ing. On the other hand, when the execution condition of the effect for operating the movable decorative member 14 (also referred to as “movable effect”) is satisfied, the movable decorative member 14 starts operating and appears on the near side of the display screen 7a ( This is also referred to as an “operating state.” In the present embodiment, it is possible to perform such a movable effect as a notice effect during the variable display of the effect symbol 8 or as a part of the reach effect. For this reason, the player increases the expectation for the big hit by executing the movable effect. Then, when the end condition of the movable effect is established due to elapse of the execution time (effect time) of the movable effect, the movable decorative member 14 returns to the original standby state.

  Here, the first image display device 7 and the second image display device 71 capable of executing an effect for displaying an effect image (also referred to as “display effect”) are referred to as “first display effect means” and “ It is also referred to as "two display effect means". In addition, the movable decorative member 14 used for the movable effect is also referred to as a “movable accessory” or “movable effect means”. In addition to the movable decorative member 14, for example, when the effect button 63 moves up and down or vibrates as part of the game effect, the effect button 63 can also be said to be "movable effect means". Further, the speaker 67 used for an effect (also referred to as a “sound effect”) that emits various sounds (effect sounds) according to the state of the game is referred to as “sound effect means”, and various types of sound are provided according to the state of the game. The board lamp 5 and the frame lamp 66 (also referred to as an “electrically illuminated member”) used for the effect of emitting light (also referred to as “light effect”) are also referred to as “light effect means”. In addition to the board lamp 5 and the like, for example, the effect button 63 and the firing handle 60 have a built-in illumination member such as an LED similarly to the decoration member 13, and the built-in illumination member has a game effect. In the case of lighting / flashing as part of the above, the effect button 63 and the firing handle 60 can also be said to be "light effect means".

  In the present embodiment, a game effect can be executed using each of these effect means. Therefore, the game effect of the present embodiment is one or more of a display effect (display effect means), a movable effect (movable effect means), a sound effect (sound effect means), and a light effect (light effect means). Composed of combinations. Above all, the display effect is the main effect of the game effect, and basically, the sound effect, the light effect, and the movable effect are executed based on the display effect. Game effects can be broadly classified into those that are executed in accordance with the special symbol fluctuation display and those that are executed in conjunction with special games such as the small hit game and the big hit game. Direction ", and the latter is also called" special game production ". The symbol change game means a game in which a game ball is inserted into the starting port and a special symbol (and an effect symbol) is variably displayed, and basically, the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed ( This is a game played for the purpose of making the result of the variable display a specific display result. Also, among the display effects, movable effects, light effects, and sound effects that constitute the game effects, the effects other than the sound effects are effects that are visible to the player and appeal to the player's vision, and the sound effects are player effects. Is an effect that appeals to the hearing of invisible players.

  Below the first image display device 7 in the game area 3 (below the stage 11), there is provided a fixed winning device 19 having a non-variable first starting port 20 in which the ease of entering a game ball does not change. Have been. Based on the entry of the game ball into the first starting port 20, a random number for a special symbol hit determination is acquired, and when a predetermined condition is established, a hit determination of the first special symbol (first special symbol hit / fail) Determination) is executed, and the first special symbol is variably displayed, and is stopped and displayed based on the result of the determination as to whether or not it is correct.

  Below the first starting port 20, there is provided a variable winning device 22 (also referred to as a "variable starting port") having a variable second starting port 21 in which the ease of entering a game ball changes. I have. Based on the entry of the game ball into the second opening 21, a random number for special symbol hit determination is acquired, and when a predetermined condition is established, hit determination of the second special symbol (second special symbol hit determination). ) Is executed and the second special symbol is variably displayed, and is stopped and displayed based on the result of the hit / fail determination.

  The variable winning device 22 includes a movable member 23, and opens and closes the second starting port 21 by the operation of the movable member 23. By this opening / closing operation, the second starting port 21 can be changed from the first mode (closed state) to the second mode (open state) in which the possibility of entering a game ball is higher than in the first mode. is there. That is, the movable member 23 performs a predetermined operation (opening / closing operation) to change the possibility of a game ball entering the second starting port 21. The movable member 23 is driven by a second starting port solenoid 24 (see FIG. 5). In the present embodiment, the second starting port 21 allows game balls to enter only when the movable member 23 is in the open state, and prevents the game balls from entering when the movable member 23 is in the closed state. . The second starting port 21 is completely closed when the movable member 23 is in the closed state, as long as the game ball is more difficult to enter when the movable member 23 is in the closed state than in the open state. It is not necessary that the ball cannot be entered.

  To the right of the first starting port 20 in the game area 3, a first big winning device 31 provided with a first big winning port 30 (also referred to as a "first variable winning port") is provided. The first special winning device 31 includes an opening and closing member 32, and opens and closes the first special winning opening 30 by the operation of the opening and closing member 32. The opening and closing member 32 is driven by a first special winning opening solenoid 33 (see FIG. 5). The first large winning opening 30 allows game balls to enter only when the opening / closing member 32 is in the open state. In other words, the first big winning device 31 opens and closes the opening / closing member 32 so that the game ball cannot enter the ball and cannot enter the ball (closed state) and the game ball can enter the ball (open state). Can be changed.

  In addition, a second large winning opening 35 (also referred to as a “second variable entrance”) is provided above the first winning opening 30 in the game area 3 and at the lower right of the center decorative body 10. A two-prize winning device 36 is provided. The second big winning device 36 includes an opening / closing member (blade member) 37, and opens and closes the second big winning opening 35 by the operation of the opening / closing member 37. The opening and closing member 37 is driven by a second special winning opening solenoid 38 (see FIG. 5). The second large winning opening 35 allows game balls to enter only when the opening / closing member 37 is in the open state. In other words, the second big prize winning device 36 opens and closes the opening / closing member 37 to enter a ball-incapable state in which game balls cannot enter (closed state) and a ball-enterable state in which game balls can enter (open state). Can be changed.

  The second special winning device 36 is formed with a specific area 39 through which a game ball entering the second special winning opening 35 can pass. In this pachinko gaming machine 1, a high-probability state described later is generated based on detection that at least one of the gaming balls entering the second special winning opening 35 has passed through the specific area 39. . That is, the specific area 39 is a positive change operation port. Such a specific area 39 is not provided in the first big winning device 31. The second special winning opening 35 (second special winning device 36) including the specific region 39 (V region) as such a probability changing operation port is also referred to as “V attacker”. The high-probability state is a type of gaming privilege given to a player separately from a special game.

  In the right area of the center decoration 10 in the game area 3, a gate 28 (game ball passage opening) through which game balls can pass is provided. Based on the passing of the game ball to the gate 28, a random number for determining whether or not the symbol is correct usually is acquired, and when a predetermined condition is satisfied, it is determined whether or not the second starting port 21 is opened. The symbol right / wrong judgment is executed, and the normal symbol is variably displayed and stopped and displayed based on the result of the normal symbol right / wrong judgment. When the hit normal symbol is stopped and displayed, the second starting port 21 is opened. Further, a plurality of general winning openings 27 are provided below the game area 3. In the present embodiment, four general prize holes 27 are provided, three of which are left general prize holes provided to the left of the first starting port 20, and one is the right of the first large prize port 30. The right general winning opening provided on the side. The first starting port 20, the second starting port 21, the first special winning opening 30, the second special winning opening 35, and the general winning opening 27 are each a winning opening for paying out a prize ball. When game balls enter the mouth, a predetermined number of game balls (prize balls) are paid out at each entrance. Specifically, the number of prize balls in the first starting port 20 is “4”, the number of prize balls in the second starting port 21 is “2”, and the number of prize balls in the first winning port 20 and the second winning port 35. Is "15", and the number of prize balls in the general winning opening 27 is "10".

  In this way, a game in which a plurality of entrances (the first starting opening 20, the second starting opening 21, the first winning opening 30, the second winning opening 35, the general winning opening 27, and the gate 28) are arranged. The area 3 can be divided into a left game area 3A (first area) on the left side of the center in the left-right direction and a right game area 3B (second area) on the right side. Firing the game ball so that the game ball flows down the left game area 3A is called "left hit", and firing the game ball so that the game ball flows down the right game area 3B is called "right hit". . Here, among the plurality of entrances, the first starting port 20 and the three left general winning openings 27 are provided so that game balls flowing down the left game area 3A of the game area 3 can enter. The second starting port 21, the first special winning port 30, the second special winning port 35, the right general winning port 27, and the gate 28 are provided with game balls flowing down the right game area 3B of the game area 3. It is provided as possible. At the start of the game, the pachinko gaming machine 1 aims to enter the first starting port 20 by left-handing in principle. On the other hand, when the game state changes due to a hit in the hit determination based on the ball entering the first starting port 20, the gate 28, the second starting port 21, the first big winning port 30 and the The aim is to get into the two major winning openings 35.

  As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, a main display 40 is arranged at a lower right portion of the game board 2. The main display 40 includes a first special symbol display 41a (first special symbol display unit) for displaying the first special symbol in a variable display and a stop display, and a second special symbol for displaying the second special symbol in a variable display and a stop display. A display 41b (second special symbol display section) and a normal symbol display 42 (ordinary symbol display section) for changing and displaying a normal symbol in a variable manner are included. In addition, the main display 40 includes a first special figure suspension display 43a that displays the number of pieces of the validity determination information (first special figure pending) related to the first special symbol, and a validity determination information (second special design related information) related to the second special symbol. A second special figure reservation display 43b that displays the number of stored second special figure reservations) and a general figure reservation display 44 that displays the number of operation reservations (general figure reservation) of the ordinary symbol display 42 are provided. include. In addition, the main display 40 has a hit indicator 48 indicating that the result of the first special symbol hit / fail judgment or the second special symbol hit / fail judgment has been hit, and a first special symbol hit / fail judgment or a second special symbol hit / fail judgment. , A round indicator 45 indicating the number of rounds of the hit game to be executed when the result is a hit, a game state indicator 46 indicating that the probability variation function is activated, and a launch direction of the game ball, that is, a right strike. And a launch direction indicator 47 that indicates whether the player should perform left-handed driving or left-handed driving. The display of these various displays included in the main display 40 is controlled by a main control unit described later.

  The change display of the first special symbol is performed based on the entry of a game ball into the first starting port 20. The change display of the second special symbol is performed based on the entry of a game ball into the second starting port 21. In the following description, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as “special symbol”. Further, the first special symbol display 41a and the second special symbol display 41b may be collectively referred to as a "special symbol display section". Further, the first special figure reservation display 43a and the second special figure reservation display 43b may be collectively referred to as a "special figure reservation display section".

  In the special symbol display unit, the special symbol (identification information) is stopped and displayed after being fluctuated for a predetermined period of time, and when the special symbol (stop symbol) is stopped and displayed, the ball enters the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21. The result of the lottery (special symbol win / fail judgment, big hit lottery) is notified. The special symbol that is stopped and displayed is a special symbol selected from a plurality of types of special symbols by the special symbol hit / fail judgment. When the stop symbol is a predetermined special symbol (specific identification information), that is, the mode of the stop display of the special symbol (the display result of the variable display of the special symbol) is the hit mode of the big hit symbol, the small hit symbol, and the like. In this case, a special game (big hit game, small hit game) in which the first big winning opening 30 or the second big winning opening 35 is opened in an opening pattern according to the type of the hit symbol stopped and displayed. The opening pattern of the special winning opening (the first special winning opening 30 and the second special winning opening 35) in the special game will be described later.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the first special symbol display 41a is composed of eight LEDs indicated by "i to p" and displays a special symbol according to the result of the first special symbol pass / fail determination. In the present embodiment, as a result of the first special symbol hit / fail determination, four types of big hits of “15R first big hit”, “15R second big hit”, “5R third big hit” and “2R fourth big hit”, A small hit is provided (see FIGS. 6 and 8). The LED of the first special symbol display 41a can adopt a display mode corresponding to each of the big hit and the small hit. For example, when the result of the first special symbol hit / fail judgment is the first big hit (15R big hit), the three LEDs “ijn” are turned on and the remaining lights are turned off (15R first big hit symbol). In the case of the second big hit (15R big hit), three LEDs of “ijk” are turned on and the remaining lights are turned off (15R second big hit symbol). When the third big hit (15R big hit) occurs, the three LEDs “ijl” are turned on and the remaining lights are turned off (15R third big hit symbol). In the case of the fourth big hit (2R big hit), the four LEDs of “jnop” are turned on and the remaining lights are turned off (2R fourth big hit symbol). In the case of the first small hit, the four LEDs “mnop” are turned on and the remaining lights are turned off (small hit symbol). In the case of a disconnection, the two LEDs of “lo” are turned on and the remaining LEDs are turned off (a disconnection symbol).

  On the other hand, the second special symbol display 41b is composed of eight LEDs indicated by “a” to “h”, and displays a special symbol according to the result of the second special symbol hit / fail judgment. In the present embodiment, two types of big hits of “15R fifth big hit” and “15R sixth big hit” and a second small hit are provided as a result of the second special symbol hit / fail judgment (see FIGS. 6 and 8). reference). The LED of the second special symbol display 41b can adopt a display mode corresponding to each of the big hit and the small hit. For example, when the result of the second special symbol hit / fail judgment is a fifth big hit (15R big hit), three LEDs of “abd” are turned on and the remaining lights are turned off (15R fifth big hit symbol). In the case of the sixth big hit (15R big hit), three LEDs “abc” are turned on and the remaining lights are turned off (15R sixth big hit symbol). When the second small hit occurs, the four LEDs “cdeh” are turned on and the remaining lights are turned off (second small hit symbol). Further, in the case of a disconnection, the two LEDs of “eh” are turned on and the remaining LEDs are turned off (a disconnection symbol).

  The special symbol stop display mode (stop symbol) is not limited to these, and can be set arbitrarily. Also, before the special symbol is stopped and displayed, the special symbol is displayed for a predetermined variation time, and the variation display mode is such that, for example, light is repeated from left to right in a predetermined order. A mode in which each LED is turned on so as to flow can be adopted.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when a game ball enters the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21, various kinds of information such as a random number for determining whether or not a special symbol is accepted (“acquisition information”) based on the entering ball. ) Is acquired, and the acquired various information is temporarily stored in a special figure holding storage unit (not shown) formed in the RAM of the main control unit. More specifically, if the ball enters the first starting port 20, it is stored in the first special figure reservation storage unit (not shown) as the first special figure reservation (first acquisition information), and If the ball is entered, it is stored as a second special figure reservation (second acquisition information) in a second special figure reservation storage unit (not shown). The number of special figure reservations (acquisition information) that can be stored in each special figure reservation storage unit is up to a predetermined number, and the upper limit in this embodiment is “4”. The first special-figure suspension storage unit and the second special-figure suspension storage unit are also referred to as “first acquisition information storage unit” and “second acquisition information storage unit”, respectively, and are also generally referred to as “acquisition information storage unit”.

  The special figure reservation stored in the special figure reservation storage unit is exhausted when the special symbol change display based on the special figure reservation becomes possible. Extinguishing the special figure hold refers to determining a special symbol success / failure determination random number or the like corresponding to the special figure hold and executing a special symbol change display for indicating the determination result. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the special symbol fluctuation display based on the entry of the game ball into the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21 cannot be immediately executed at the time of the ball entry, that is, the special symbol fluctuation Even when the display is being executed or the special game is being executed, it is possible to reserve the right to determine whether or not to enter the special symbol with respect to the entering ball, up to a predetermined number.

  The number of special figure reservations stored in the special figure reservation storage unit is displayed on the first special figure reservation display 43a and the second special figure reservation display 43b. Specifically, the first special map reservation display 43a is composed of two LEDs of “uv”, and by controlling the display of the LEDs according to the number of the first special map reservation, the first special map reservation display 43a is provided. The number of holds is displayed. For example, when the number of reservations is “0”, both LEDs are turned off such as “u □□□” (for example, □: turn off, ●: turn on red, ▲: turn on green). Is “1”, the LED of “u” is turned off and the LED of “v” is turned on in red, such as “u □ v ●”. When the number of holds is “2”, “u ● “v □”, the LED of “u” is turned on in red and the LED of “v” is turned off, and when the number of reservations is “3”, both LEDs are turned on as “u ● v ●”. When the number of reservations is "4 (upper limit number)", both LEDs are lit in green, such as "u v v", so that the display mode can be set to be a red display mode.

  Further, the second special figure reservation display 43b is composed of two LEDs “wx”, and by controlling the display of the LEDs according to the number of second special figure reservations, the number of second special figure reservations is reduced. Is displayed. For example, when the number of reservations is “0”, both LEDs are turned off such as “w □ x □” (for example, □: turn off, ●: turn on red, ▲: turn on green). "1" to "4" are also set in the same manner as the first special figure suspension display 43a.

  The normal symbol change display is performed when a game ball passes through the gate 28. The normal symbol display 42 displays the normal symbol in a fluctuating manner for a predetermined time, then stops and displays the result of the normal symbol hit determination based on the passing of the game ball to the gate 28 by the stopped and displayed normal symbol (stop symbol). Notify. The normal symbol that is stopped and displayed is a normal symbol selected from a plurality of types of normal symbols by the normal symbol hit / fail determination. When the stop-displayed ordinary symbol is a predetermined specific ordinary symbol (hit ordinary symbol), an auxiliary game for opening the second starting port 21 in an opening pattern according to the current game state is performed. The opening pattern of the second starting port 21 will be described later.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the ordinary symbol display 42 is composed of two LEDs “st”, and displays an ordinary symbol according to the result of the ordinary symbol success / failure determination according to the lighting mode. . For example, if the result of the ordinary symbol hit determination is a hit, the hit ordinary symbol is stopped and displayed, such as "s @ t @" (for example, Δ: turned on, □: turned off). . If the result of the ordinary symbol hit determination is out of order, the out-of-ordinary symbol in a mode in which only the LED of "t" is turned on, such as "s @ t @", is displayed. Before the normal symbol is stopped and displayed, the variable display of the normal symbol is executed for a predetermined predetermined variation time. The variation display mode is, for example, a mode in which both LEDs are alternately turned on / off. is there.

  In the present pachinko gaming machine 1, when a game ball passes through the gate 28, various information (also referred to as "acquisition information") such as a random number for determining whether or not the symbol is correct is usually acquired based on the passage, and the acquired various The information is temporarily stored as a general-purpose hold in a general-purpose hold storage unit (not shown) formed in the RAM of the main control unit. The number of general-purpose reservations that can be stored in the general-purpose reservation storage unit is up to a predetermined number, and the upper limit in this embodiment is “4”. The general figure hold stored in the general figure hold storage unit is exhausted when it becomes possible to change and display the normal symbol based on the general figure hold. The term “extension of ordinary symbol holding” refers to determining a random number for determining whether or not the ordinary symbol is accepted corresponding to the ordinary symbol holding, and executing a variation display of the ordinary symbol for indicating the determination result. Therefore, in the present pachinko gaming machine 1, when the fluctuation display of the normal symbol based on the passage of the game ball to the gate 28 cannot be immediately executed at the time of passing, that is, when the fluctuation display of the normal symbol is being executed or the auxiliary game is being executed. Even with this, the right to determine whether or not to pass the normal symbol can be reserved with the predetermined number as the upper limit.

  The number of the general-purpose reservations stored in the general-purpose reservation storage unit is displayed on the general-purpose reservation display 44. More specifically, the general-purpose reservation display 44 is configured by two LEDs “qr”, and displays the number of general-purpose reservations by lighting the LED according to the number of general-purpose reservations. is there. For example, when the number of reservations is “0”, both LEDs are turned off such as “q □ r □” (for example, □: turn off, ●: turn on red, and ▲: turn on green). Is "1", a display mode in which the LED of "q" is turned off and the LED of "r" is turned on in red, such as "qr ●". In addition, the number of reservations “2” to “4” are determined in the same manner as the first special figure reservation display 43a.

  Next, an electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. The pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment includes a main control board 80 (“main control unit” or “game control unit”) that controls a game progress and a game profit, such as a special symbol hit / fail judgment, a normal symbol hit / fail judgment, and a transition of a game state. ), A sub-control board 90 (also referred to as a “sub-control unit”, a “sub-control unit” or an “effect control unit”) that controls an effect to be executed as the game progresses, and a payout of game balls. Control board 110 (also referred to as a "payout control unit") that performs control related to the display, an image display device, an effect display 102, an effect first special figure suspension display 103a, an effect second special figure suspension display 103b, and the like. An image control board 100 (also referred to as an “image control unit”) that performs control is provided.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a main control board storage case for storing a main control board 80 is provided substantially at the center of the rear side (back side) of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and above the main control board case. Is provided with a storage case such as an image control board that stores the audio control board 106, the lamp control board 107, and the image control board 100, and a sub control board 90 that stores the sub control board 90 on the storage case such as the image control board. A case is provided. On the lower left side of the main control board case, a payout control board case for housing the payout control board is provided, and on the right side, a power supply board case for housing the power supply board 109 is provided.

  On the main control board 80, a game control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as "game control microcomputer") 81 for controlling the progress of the game of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program is mounted. The game control microcomputer 81 includes a ROM storing a program for controlling the progress of the game and the like, a RAM used as a work memory, and a CPU executing the program stored in the ROM. The game control microcomputer 81 transmits and receives data (information) to and from another board or the like via an input / output circuit 87 (I / O port unit). The input / output circuit 87 may be built in the game control microcomputer 81. Further, the ROM may be externally provided. The RAM of the game control microcomputer 81 is provided with the above-described special figure reservation storage unit (first special figure reservation storage unit and second special figure reservation storage unit) and a general figure reservation storage unit. At a predetermined address of a RAM (main control RAM) of the main control board 80 (game control microcomputer 81), a storage area for use for various flags and various counters is secured.

  Various sensors and solenoids are connected to the main control board 80 via a relay board 88. Therefore, a signal is input from each sensor to the main control board 80, and a signal is output from the main control board 80 to each solenoid. Specifically, the sensors include a first starting opening sensor 20a, a second starting opening sensor 21a, a gate sensor 28a, a first winning opening sensor 30a, a second winning opening sensor 35a, a specific area sensor 39a, and an unspecified. The area sensor 49a and the general winning opening sensor 27a are connected. These various sensors are also referred to as “game ball detecting means”.

  The first starting port sensor 20a is provided in the first starting port 20 and detects a game ball that has entered the first starting port 20. The second starting port sensor 21 a is provided in the second starting port 21 and detects a game ball that has entered the second starting port 21. The gate sensor 28a is provided in the gate 28 and detects a game ball passing through the gate 28. The first special winning opening sensor 30a is provided in the first special winning opening 30 and detects a game ball that has entered the first special winning opening 30. The second special winning opening sensor 35a is provided in the second special winning opening 35 and detects a game ball that has entered the second special winning opening 35. The specific area sensor 39a is provided in the specific area 39 in the second special winning opening 35, and detects a game ball passing through the specific area 39. The non-specific area sensor 49a is provided in a non-specific area (not shown) in the second special winning opening 35, and is a game ball that has passed through the non-specific area among the game balls that have entered the second special winning opening 35. A ball (that is, a game ball that has not passed through the specific area 39) is detected. The general winning opening sensor 27a is provided in each general winning opening 27 and detects a game ball that has entered the general winning opening 27.

  As the solenoids (electric drive source), the second starting port solenoid 24, the first winning port solenoid 33, and the second winning port solenoid 38 are connected. The second starting port solenoid 24 is for driving the movable member 23 of the variable winning device 22. The first special winning opening solenoid 33 is for driving the opening and closing member 32 of the first special winning device 31. The second special winning opening solenoid 38 is for driving the opening and closing member 37 of the second special winning device 36.

  Further, the main control board 80 includes a first special symbol display 41a, a second special symbol display 41b, a normal symbol display 42, a first special figure reservation display 43a, a second special figure reservation display 43b, A hold display 44, a round display 45, a game status display 46, a launch direction display 47, and a hit display 48 are connected. That is, display control of the main display 40 is performed by the game control microcomputer 81.

  The main control board 80 transmits various commands to the payout control board 110 and receives signals from the payout control board 110 for payout monitoring. The payout control board 110 is stored in a payout device 120 for paying out prize balls or rental balls, and a card unit 135 (a prepaid card (game value storage medium) installed adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine 1 and inserted). And a launching device 112 via a launch control board 111 (also referred to as a "launch control unit"). The firing device 112 includes a firing handle 60 (see FIG. 1).

  The payout control board 110 is mounted with a payout control one-chip microcomputer 116 (also referred to as a “payout control microcomputer”) that controls the payout of game balls of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program. The payout control microcomputer 116 includes a ROM that stores a program for controlling the payout of game balls, a RAM used as a work memory, and a CPU that executes a program stored in the ROM. The payout control microcomputer 116 controls the payout motor 121 of the payout device 120 based on a signal from the game control microcomputer 81 and a signal from the card unit 135 connected to the pachinko gaming machine 1 via the input / output circuit 117. It drives to pay out prize balls or pays out ball rentals. The payout game balls are detected by the payout sensors 122 and 123 for counting. When the player operates the handle 60 (see FIG. 1) of the firing device 112, the touch switch 114 detects the player's contact with the firing handle 60, and the firing volume 115 rotates the firing handle 60. Detect the amount. Then, the driving of the firing motor 113 is controlled so that the game ball is fired with the strength corresponding to the magnitude of the detection signal of the firing volume 115. In this embodiment, the number of game balls that can be continuously fired by the firing device 112 by driving the firing motor 113 is about 100 per minute.

  Further, the main control board 80 transmits various commands to the sub control board 90. The connection between the main control board 80 and the sub control board 90 is a one-way communication connection that can only transmit signals from the main control board 80 to the sub control board 90. That is, a non-illustrated unidirectional circuit (for example, a circuit using a diode) as a communication direction regulating unit is interposed between the main control board 80 and the sub control board 90.

  As shown in FIG. 5, on the sub-control board 90, an effect control one-chip microcomputer 91 (“effect control microcomputer”) for controlling the effect of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program is mounted. The effect control microcomputer 91 includes a ROM storing a program and the like for controlling the effect as the game progresses, a RAM used as a work memory, and a CPU executing the program stored in the ROM. . The effect control microcomputer 91 transmits and receives data to and from another substrate or the like via the input / output circuit 95. The input / output circuit 95 may be built in the effect control microcomputer 91. Further, the ROM may be externally provided. At a predetermined address of a RAM (effect control RAM) of the sub-control board 90 (effect control microcomputer 91), a storage area for use for various flags and various counters is secured.

  An image control board 100, a sound control board 106, and a lamp control board 107 are connected to the sub control board 90. The sub-control board 90 (sub-control section), the image control board 100 (image control section), the voice control board 106 (voice control section), and the lamp control board 107 (lamp control section) provide a display effect, a movable effect, a sound effect, In executing a game effect constituted by a lamp effect (light effect) or the like, an effect control means (effect) for controlling the operation of a corresponding effect device or member (game effect means) (i.e., execution of the game effect). (Executing means).

  The effect control microcomputer 91 of the sub control board 90 displays an image on the CPU of the image control one-chip microcomputer 101 (“image control microcomputer”) of the image control board 100 based on the command received from the main control board 80. The display control of the devices (the first image display device 7 and the second image display device 71), the effect display 102, the effect first special figure reservation display 103a, and the effect second reservation display 103b is performed. The RAM of the image control board 100 is a memory for developing image data. In the ROM of the image control board 100, still image data and moving image data displayed on the image display device, specifically, characters, items, figures, characters, numbers, and symbols (including effect designs, reserve designs, and the like), Various image data such as a background image are stored. The image control microcomputer 101 reads image data from the ROM based on a command from the effect control microcomputer 91, and executes display control based on the read image data. The image control microcomputer 101 is also called “display control means”.

  The effect display 102 is composed of two LEDs, performs a variable display and a stop display in synchronization with the variable display and the stop display of the special symbol, and turns on / off the two LEDs or a combination of colors to determine whether or not the special symbol is correct. The display is stopped in a display mode indicating the result of the determination (the display result of the change display of the identification information). In addition, the effect first special figure hold display 103a and the effect second hold display 103b also include two LEDs. Then, depending on the combination of turning on / off of the two LEDs or the colors, the effect first special figure holding display 103a is displayed on the first special figure holding display 43a and the number of holdings displayed in the first effect holding display area 9c. The display is controlled in a display mode showing the same number of held items as the number of held items. In addition, the effect second special figure hold display 103b is displayed in a display mode that indicates the number of holds displayed in the second effect hold display area 9d and the number of holds displayed on the second special figure hold display 43b. Controlled. For example, the reach effect (reach effect image) including the effect scene in which the character appears is displayed on substantially the entire display screen 7a (effect display unit), or the movable decorative member 14 (movable accessory) is operated. By covering or substantially covering the entire display screen 7a (effect display unit), a part or all of various images displayed on the display screen 7a such as the effect symbol 8, the first effect hold 9a, the second effect hold 9b, and the like. Such a display is provided because it may be impossible to visually recognize the display. Note that a VDP (Video Display Processor) may be provided instead of or in addition to the image control one-chip microcomputer 101 of the image control board 100.

  The effect control microcomputer 91 outputs sound, music, sound effects, and the like from the speaker 67 via the sound control board 106 based on the command received from the main control board 80. The sound data such as the sound output from the speaker 67 is stored in the ROM of the sub-control board 90. Note that a CPU may be mounted on the audio control board 106, and in that case, the CPU may execute the audio control. Further, in this case, a ROM may be mounted on the audio control board 106, and the ROM may store sound data. Further, the speaker 67 may be connected to the image control board 100 to cause the image control microcomputer 101 to execute voice control. Further, in this case, the sound data may be stored in the ROM of the image control board 100.

  Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 is based on the command received from the main control board 80, and the light emission pattern data (lighting / lighting out, light emission color, etc., which determines the light emission mode of the lamps such as the frame lamp 66 and the board lamp 5). (Also referred to as “lamp data”) from the data stored in the ROM, and controls the lighting of the lamps (LEDs) such as the frame lamp 66 and the panel lamp 5 via the lamp control board 107. Do.

  Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 operates the movable decorative member 14 connected to the lamp control board 107 via the relay board 108 based on the command received from the main control board 80. As described above, the movable decorative member 14 is a movable so-called gimmick provided on the center decorative body 10 (behind the stage 11). The effect control microcomputer 91 determines operation pattern data (also referred to as “drive data”) for operating the movable decorative member 14 in a predetermined operation mode from data stored in the ROM of the sub-control board 90. The operation of the movable decorative member 14 is controlled based on the determined operation pattern data. The operation of the movable decorative member 14 is performed by a drive mechanism (not shown) including an electric drive source such as a stepping motor. Therefore, the above-mentioned operation pattern data (drive data) can be said to be a drive pattern for driving the electric drive source. Note that a CPU may be mounted on the lamp control board 107. In this case, the CPU may control the lighting of the lamp and the operation of the movable decorative member 14. Further, in this case, a ROM may be mounted on the lamp control board 107, and the ROM may store data relating to a light emission pattern or an operation pattern.

  Further, on the sub-control board 90, a first effect button detection switch 63c for detecting that the first effect button 63a (see FIG. 1) is operated, and a second effect button 63b (see FIG. 1) are operated. The second effect button detection switch 63d for detecting that the operation has been performed is connected. Therefore, when the player performs a predetermined input operation on the first effect button 63a or the second effect button 63b, a signal is output from the corresponding effect button detection switch to the sub-control board 90. Note that the first effect button detection switch 63c and the second effect button detection switch 63d are also simply referred to as “effect button detection switches”.

  Next, control (judgment means) for judging whether or not the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment is applicable will be described. As a result of the special symbol hit / fail judgment, there are “big hit”, “small hit”, and “miss”. When the result of the special symbol hit determination is “big hit”, the “big hit symbol” is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display unit 41, and when the result is “small hit”, the “small hit symbol” is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display unit 41. In the case of "missing", "missing design" is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display section 41. If it is determined to be a big hit or a small hit, a “special game” in which the first big winning opening 30 or the second big winning opening 35 is opened in an opening pattern according to the type of the special symbol stopped and displayed is executed. . The special game executed as a big hit is called "big hit game", and the special game executed as a small hit is called "small hit game".

  There are multiple types of hits. As shown in FIG. 6, the types of big hits are "15R (round) first big hit", "15R second big hit", "15R third big hit", "2R fourth big hit", "15R fifth big hit" and There is "15R sixth big hit". The “15R first big hit” and the “15R fifth big hit” have the number of times (round number) of opening of the special winning opening (the first special winning opening 30 or the second special winning opening 35) of 15 times. In the second round, the second big winning opening 35 is opened in such a manner that the passing (V passing) of the game ball to the specific area 39 is possible (easy). The round aiming at the passage of the game ball to the specific area 39 is also called “V round” or “chance round”.

  “15R 2nd big hit”, “15R 3rd big hit” and “15R 6th big hit” have 15 times of opening (number of rounds) of the special winning opening (first large winning opening 30 or second large winning opening 35). However, the opening time of the first and second rounds of the above-mentioned V round is extremely short (open / close for a moment), and it is difficult (may be impossible) to pass the game ball to the specific area 39. It is. In other words, these big hits can be said to be big hits that do not open the second big winning opening 35 in such a manner that game balls can pass through the specific area 39 (easy).

  The “2R fourth jackpot” means that the number of open (the number of rounds) of the special winning opening (the first special winning opening 30 or the second special winning opening 35) is two, and the first round and the second round of the V round are performed. This is a big hit in which the second big winning opening 35 is opened in such a manner that a game ball can pass through to the specific area 39. However, since the opening time of the second special winning opening 35 is 1.8 seconds even when the first round and the second round are combined, it is assumed that the possibility that the game ball can pass to the specific area is lower than that of the 15R first big hit. Has become.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, based on the passage of the game ball to the specific area 39 during the big hit game, the game state after the end of the big hit game is shifted to a high probability state described later. Therefore, when the result of the special symbol hit determination is 15R first big hit or 15R fifth big hit, the first and second rounds of V are very likely to pass the game ball to the specific area 39. Since the round is executed, the game state after the big hit game can be shifted to the high probability state by passing the game ball to the specific area 39 during the execution of the big hit game. In addition, when the result of the special symbol hit determination is a 2R fourth big hit, one round is performed in a mode in which there is a possibility that the game ball can pass to the specific area 39 although it is not as large as the 15R first big hit or the 15R fifth big hit. Since the first and second rounds V are executed, if the game ball can be passed to the specific area 39 during the execution of the big hit game, the gaming state after the big hit game can be shifted to the high probability state. .

  On the other hand, when the result of the special symbol hit determination is 15R second big hit, 15R third big hit or 15R sixth big hit, the opening time of the first round and the second round of the V round is each 0. Since it is one second, it is very difficult to make the game ball enter the second big winning opening, so that the possibility of the game ball passing to the specific area 39 during the execution of the big hit game is extremely low ( The game state after the jackpot game is very likely to be a normal state (low-probability state) described later (it may be said to be a low-probability state).

  On the other hand, the small hits (the first small hits and the second small hits) are those where the large winning opening (the second large winning opening 35) is opened in the same opening pattern as the apparent 2R fourth big hit. That is, in the small hit, the second big winning opening 35 is opened in such a manner that the game ball can pass to the specific area 39. However, even if the game ball passes to the specific area 39 during the execution of the small hitting game, the game state after the execution of the small hitting game does not change from before the execution of the small hitting game. Therefore, if the game state before the execution of the small hit game is the normal state (low probability state), the game state after the execution of the small hit game is also the normal state. From the viewpoint of the player, the 2R fourth big hit and the small hit cannot be distinguished from each other by looking at the opening pattern of the big winning opening (the second big winning opening 35). That is, it is difficult for the player to recognize whether the result of the special symbol hit / fail judgment is “2R fourth big hit” or “small hit”. Therefore, even if the game ball passes through the specific area 39 during the special game as the 2R fourth big hit (during the big hit game), it is not enough to recognize whether or not the subsequent game state has shifted to the high probability state. Have difficulty. Further, even if the game ball passes through the specific area 39 during the special game as a small hit (during the small hit game), it is determined whether the subsequent game state remains the normal state or the high probability state. It is difficult to recognize. As a result, in the case of a small hit and in the case of a 2R fourth big hit, it is possible to proceed with the game while having an expectation that the state may be in a high probability state, and it is possible to enhance the interest in the game. . In the case of a small hit, the number of times the large winning opening is opened is not referred to as the number of rounds, but is simply referred to as the number of times of opening.

  FIG. 6 shows the opening pattern of the special winning opening at the time of each big hit and small hit in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment. That is, a 15R first big hit (when the 15R first big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41a) and a 15R fifth big hit (when the second special symbol indicator 41b shows 15R). When the fifth big hit symbol is stopped and displayed), the second big winning opening 35 is opened for a maximum of 28 seconds in 1R to 2R, and the first big winning opening 30 is opened for a maximum of 28 seconds in 3R to 15R. In this hit, since the opening time of the second special winning opening 35 at the 1R and the 2R is 28 seconds each, the possibility that the game ball passes the specific area 39 during the round (during the V round) is extremely high. It has become.

  In addition, a 15R second big hit (when the 15R second big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41a) and a 15R third big hit (when the first special symbol display 41a is displayed) When the 15R third big hit symbol is stopped and displayed, and when the 15R sixth big hit is displayed (when the 15R sixth big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 41b), 1R to 2R The second special winning opening 35 is opened for a maximum of 0.1 second and the first special winning opening 30 is opened for a maximum of 28 seconds in 3R to 15R. In this hit, since the opening time of the second special winning opening 35 at the 1R and 2R is a very short time of 0.1 second at maximum (open / close for a moment), the game is performed during the round (during the V round). It is almost impossible for the sphere to pass through the specific area 39.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the opening patterns for the 15R second, third, and sixth big hits and the opening patterns for the 15R first and fifth big hits correspond to the first round and the second round (V round). The opening mode is different. Then, in the 15R first and fifth big hits, the second big winning opening 35 is opened for 28 seconds in the first round and the second round, so that in the V round, trouble relating to launching of a game ball, ball clogging and the like occur. Unless otherwise, the game ball enters the second special winning opening 35 and passes through the specific area 39 with high probability. On the other hand, in the 15R second, third, and sixth jackpots, the second special winning opening 35 is opened for only 0.1 second in the first and second rounds. Is extremely unlikely to enter (substantially impossible). Therefore, the possibility that the game ball passes through the specific area 39 during the execution of the big hit game related to the 15R second, third, and sixth big hits is considerably lower than that of the 15R first and fifth big hits, It may be substantially impossible to pass.

  It should be noted that a jackpot in which the V round is executed in a manner in which the possibility of a game ball passing through the specific area 39 (V passing possibility) is extremely high is also called “scheduled V passing jackpot”, and the V passing possibility is extremely low. A jackpot in which the V round is executed in this mode is also referred to as a “scheduled V non-passing jackpot”.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 6, when the 2R fourth big hit is reached (when the 2R fourth big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41a), the second big winning opening from 1R to 2R. Release 35 for a maximum of 0.9 seconds. In this hit, since the total opening time of the second special winning opening 35 of the 1R and 2R is a maximum of 1.8 seconds, the game ball is allowed to enter the second special winning opening 35 during the round. It is possible to pass through the specific area 39. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment, one game ball is fired in about 0.6 seconds, so if the opening time of the second big winning opening 35 is 1.8 seconds, It is sufficiently possible to allow the game ball to enter the second special winning opening 35 and aim at the passage of the game ball to the specific area 39. However, in the 2R fourth big hit, since the total opening time of the second big winning opening is as short as 1.8 seconds, it is not possible to expect as many prize balls (game profit) as the other 15R big hits. In other words, it is a big hit where almost no prize balls can be obtained compared to other big hits.

  In addition, the first small hit (when the first small hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41a) and the second small hit (when the second special symbol indicator 41b is displayed). When the second small hit symbol is stopped and displayed), the second big winning opening 35 is opened twice for a maximum of 0.9 seconds. That is, the special winning opening is opened in the same opening pattern as the 2R fourth big hit. Even in this small hit, since the opening time of the second special winning opening 35 is a total of 1.8 seconds, it is possible to let the game ball enter the second special winning opening 35 and pass through the specific area 39. I have. However, as described above, even if the small hit game passes through the specific area 39, there is no change in the game state before and after the small hit game. In addition, in the small hit game, since the total opening time of the big winning opening is as short as 1.8 seconds, it is not possible to expect many prize balls as in the case of the 2R fourth big hit. That is, the small hit has almost no privilege for the player (only the prize ball by entering the ball) in both the transition of the game state and the prize ball.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, as the opening pattern of the second big winning opening 35, the first opening pattern in which the game ball can pass (easily pass) the specific area 39 and the (15 first big hit, 15R fifth big hit) A second opening pattern in which the game ball is difficult to pass through the specific area 39 (impossible to pass) (15R second big hit, 15R third big hit, 15R sixth big hit); There is a third open pattern (2R fourth big hit) having a lower possibility of passing than the first open pattern. In addition, as a small hitting open pattern, a fourth open pattern in which a game ball can pass through the specific area 39 but does not give a privilege even when the game ball has passed (does not generate a high probability state). Has become.

  When the result of the first special symbol (special figure 1) is a big hit, the jackpot distribution rate is 40% for the 15R first big hit, 20% for the 15R second big hit, 30% for the 15R third big hit, and 2R. The fourth big hit is 10% (see the column of big hit type determining random numbers in FIG. 6). On the other hand, when the result of the hit determination of the second special symbol (special figure 2) is a big hit, the big hit distribution ratio is 80% for the 15R fifth big hit and 20% for the 15R sixth big hit ( (See the column of random numbers for jackpot type determination in FIG. 6).

  This jackpot distribution rate (distribution probability) can be said to represent the possibility that the game ball passes through the specific area 39 during the jackpot game, that is, the probability of being in a high probability state. Can be said to represent the probability of the high base state in which is activated. In other words, the probability of the high-probability state is at least 40% when a big hit is obtained in the hit / fail determination based on the ball entering the first starting port 20 (first special symbol hit / fail determination), If the case where the game ball passes through the specific area 39 during the big hit game related to the 2R fourth big hit is included, the probability is 50%. On the other hand, when the hit / fail judgment based on the ball entry into the second starting port 21 (the second special symbol hit / fail judgment) is a big hit, the probability is 80%.

  In addition, the probability of the high base state is 60% if the first special symbol hit / fail judgment in the gaming state where the opening extension function is not activated (low base state), In the high base state, when the 2R fourth big hit in the case of the big hit in the first special symbol hit / fail judgment is included, the probability is 70%. On the other hand, when the second special symbol hit determination is a big hit, the probability is 100%. If a big hit is made in the second special symbol hit determination, a 2R big hit that may occur when a big hit is made in the first special symbol hit determination does not occur, and a 15R big hit is always obtained.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, in the first special symbol hit / fail judgment (the jackpot lottery of the first special symbol) performed when the game ball enters the first starting port 20, a big hit is obtained. In the second special symbol hit determination (the jackpot lottery of the second special symbol) performed when a game ball enters the second starting port 21, the larger hit is compared with the case of the first special symbol hit determination. , The probability of being in the high probability state, the probability of being in the high base state, and the possibility of acquiring 15R prize balls are increasing. In other words, it is set so that the case where the big hit is determined in the second special symbol hit determination is more likely to be advantageous to the player than the case where the big hit is determined in the first special symbol hit determination. The display of the two special symbols in a variable manner is more likely to work advantageously for the player than the variable display of the first special symbol. For this reason, the player plays the game expecting the ball to enter the second starting port 21. This is particularly noticeable during the operation of the opening extension function (high base state) in which the frequency of entering the second starting port 21 increases. Note that the above-described distribution probability is an example, and can be arbitrarily set in consideration of game characteristics, specifications, and the like.

  Further, in the present embodiment, since the second special symbol is made superior to the first special symbol, when the variable display of the first special symbol and the variable display of the second special symbol are both executable, ie, If both the first special figure hold and the second special figure hold “1” or more, the change display of the second special figure (extinguishing the second special figure hold) is changed to the change display of the first special figure (the second special figure hold). (1 Special figure reservation). Thus, in the high base state in which the frequency of entering the second starting port 21 increases, the execution frequency of the variable display of the second special symbol increases, so that the player can advantageously proceed with the game. Nevertheless, the fact that the first special symbol is fluctuated and displayed in the high base state means that for the player, the game in the most advantageous state (high base state) is watered. Since the variable display of the first special symbol may work disadvantageously as compared with the variable display of the second special symbol, it can be said that the variable display of the first special symbol in the high base state is not desirable for the player.

  Here, as the form of the stop display of the special symbol, the big hit symbol is also called "specific display mode" or "specific display result", and the small hit symbol is also called "predetermined display mode" or "predetermined display result". The out-of-design is also referred to as “non-specific display mode” or “non-specific display result”. The big hit symbol (15R third big hit symbol, 2R fourth big hit symbol in the low base state) that does not trigger the setting of the high base state is also referred to as “first specific display mode” or “first specific display result”. The big hit symbol (15R first, second, fifth, sixth big hit symbol, 2R fourth big hit symbol in the high base state) that triggers the setting of the high base state is referred to as a "second specific display mode" or " Also referred to as "second specific display result". In addition, as a game state when the special symbol is displayed in a variable manner, a game state in which the opening extension function does not operate (low base state) is also referred to as a “first game state”, and a game state in which the opening extension function operates (high base state). The state) is also referred to as a “second game state”.

  In the present pachinko gaming machine 1, a big hit, a small hit, or a miss is determined based on “special symbol hit / fail judgment random number” (also referred to as “hit / fail judgment information”). The jackpot type determination is performed based on “big hit type determining random numbers” (also referred to as “symbol determining random numbers” or “symbol determining information”). As shown in FIG. 7A, the special symbol hit / fail judgment random number takes a value in a range of “0 to 629”, and the big hit type determination random number takes a value in a range of “0 to 99”. In addition, random numbers (acquisition information) obtained based on a ball entering the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21 include “variable pattern random numbers” in addition to the special symbol hit / fail judgment random numbers and the jackpot type determination random numbers. (Also referred to as “variation pattern information”). The fluctuation pattern random number is a random number for determining a fluctuation pattern including a fluctuation time, and takes a value in a range from “0 to 198”. Further, the random numbers acquired based on the passage through the gate 28 include a random number for determining whether or not a symbol is correct as shown in FIG. The normal symbol success / failure determination random number is a random number for determining whether or not to perform the auxiliary game for opening the second starting port 21 (normal symbol lottery), and takes a value in a range of “0 to 240”.

  Next, a gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described. The pachinko gaming machine 1 has a plurality of gaming states by a combination of a probability varying function for a special symbol, a probability varying function for a normal symbol, a variation time reducing function, and an opening extension function being in an activated state or a non-activated state. ing. The state in which the probability variation function is activated for the special symbols (the first special symbol and the second special symbol) is referred to as a “high probability state”, and the state in which the probability variation function is not activated is referred to as a “normal state” (also referred to as a “low probability state”). .) In the high probability state, the probability of being determined to be a big hit in the special symbol hit / fail determination is higher than in the normal state. That is, in the normal state, the hit determination is performed using the hit determination table for the normal state. In the high probability state, the value of the special symbol hit / fail determination random number determined to be a big hit is higher than the normal state. A determination is made using the determination table (see FIG. 8A). That is, when the special symbol probability variation function is activated, the probability that the display result of the special symbol variation display is a big hit (the stopped symbol is a big hit symbol) is higher than when the special symbol probability variation function is not activated.

  A state in which the fluctuation time reducing function is activated for a special symbol is referred to as a “time reduction state”, and a state in which the fluctuation time reduction function is not activated is referred to as a “non-time reduction state”. In the time reduction state, the average value of the fluctuation time of the special symbol (the time from the start of the fluctuation display to the time of the final display) is shorter than the average value of the fluctuation time of the special symbol in the non-time reduction state. That is, in the time-saving state, the fluctuation pattern is determined using the fluctuation pattern table determined so that the fluctuation pattern with the shorter fluctuation time is selected more than in the non-time-saving state (see FIG. 9). . For this reason, in the time-saving state, the pace of digestion of the special figure reservation is increased, and an effective ball entry into the starting port (an entry ball that can be stored as the special figure reservation) is likely to occur. As a result, it is possible to aim for a big hit with a smooth progress of the game.

  The probability variation function and the variation time reduction function for a special symbol may operate simultaneously, or only one of them may operate. Further, the probability variation function and the variation time reduction function for the ordinary symbol are operated in synchronization with the variation time reduction function of the special symbol. That is, the probability variation function and the variation time reduction function of the ordinary symbol operate in the time saving state of the special symbol, and do not operate in the non-time saving state of the special symbol. Therefore, in the time reduction state, the hit probability in the normal symbol success / failure determination is higher than in the non-time reduction state. In other words, the normal symbol hit determination table (normal symbol determination) is performed by using the normal symbol hit determination table in which the value of the normal symbol random number (hit random number) determined to be a hit is larger than the normal symbol hit determination table used in the non-time saving state. (See FIG. 8C). That is, when the probability varying function for the ordinary symbol is activated, the probability that the display result of the variation display of the ordinary symbol is a hit (the stopped symbol is an ordinary winning symbol) is higher than when the probability variation function is not activated.

  Further, in the time reduction state, the fluctuation time of the symbol is usually shorter than in the non-time reduction state. In this embodiment, the fluctuation time of the symbol is normally 30 seconds in the non-time reduction state, but is 1 second in the time reduction state (see FIG. 8D). Further, in the time saving state, the opening time extension function of the variable winning device 22 (second starting port 21) is activated, and the opening time of the second starting port 21 in the auxiliary game is longer than in the non-time saving state. In addition, in the time saving state, the opening number increasing function of the variable winning device 22 is activated, and the opening number of the second starting port 21 in the auxiliary game is larger than in the non-time saving state. Specifically, when the result of the ordinary symbol hit / fail judgment is a hit in the non-time saving state, the movable member 23 of the variable winning device 22 (the second starting port 21) performs the opening operation once for 0.2 seconds once, When the result of the ordinary symbol hit / fail judgment is a hit, the movable member 23 of the variable winning device 22 (the second starting port 21) performs the opening operation for 2.0 seconds three times.

  Under the condition that the probability variation function and the variation time reduction function for the normal symbol, and the opening time extension function and the opening frequency increasing function of the variable winning device 22 are activated, compared to when these functions are not activated. As a result, the second starting port 21 is frequently opened, and the frequency of game balls entering the second starting port 21 increases. As a result, the base, which is the ratio of the number of award balls to the number of launch balls, increases. Therefore, a state in which these functions are operating is also referred to as a “high base state”, and a state in which these functions are not operating is also referred to as a “low base state”. In the high base state, it is possible to aim for a big hit without greatly reducing the number of game balls (holding balls) on hand. A game state in which the frequency of game balls entering the second starting port 21 increases (that is, a “high base state”) is also referred to as a “high frequency state”.

  The high base state (high frequency state) may not be the state in which all the functions described above operate. That is, the activation of at least one of the probability variation function and the variation time reduction function for the normal symbol, and the opening time extension function and the opening frequency increasing function of the variable winning device 22 is more effective than when the function is not activated. It is only necessary that the second starting port 21 be easily opened (the frequency of entering the ball is high). Further, the high base state may be controlled independently without accompanying the special symbol time reduction state. The function of generating such a high base state can also be referred to as a “high base generation function”.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the game state after the end of the big hit game in the case of the 15R first and fifth big hits is special if the game ball passes through the specific area 39 during the big hit game. The symbol has a high probability state, a special symbol has a reduced working time state, and has a high base state (see FIG. 6). This gaming state is referred to as a “highly accurate high base state”. The high-accuracy-high-base state ends when a predetermined number of times (100 times in this example) of a special symbol is displayed or a big hit is played as a big hit.

  Also, the game state after the end of the big hit game in the case of the 15R second and sixth big hits is the normal state of the special symbol because it is extremely difficult for the game ball to pass through the specific area 39 during the big hit game. In addition to this, the special symbol becomes a time saving state and a high base state (see FIG. 6). This gaming state is referred to as a “low-probability high-base state”. The low-probability and high-base state is a big hit until a predetermined number of times (in this example, 100 times) of the special symbol is displayed or a predetermined number of times (in this example, 100 times) of the special symbol is displayed. , And the special game (big hit game) related to the big hit is executed to end the game. Although the possibility is extremely low, if the game ball passes through the specific area 39 during the big hit game related to the 15R second and sixth big hits, the game state after the big hit game ends is “high accuracy”. High base state ". Although the possibility is extremely low, if the game ball does not pass through the specific area 39 during the big hit game related to the 15R first and fifth big hits, the game state after the end of the big hit game is “ "Low-probability high-base state".

  In addition, the game state after the end of the big hit game in the case of the 15R third big hit becomes a normal state of a special symbol because the possibility that the game ball passes through the specific area 39 during the big hit game is extremely low. In addition to the special symbol, a non-time saving state and a low base state are set (see FIG. 6). This gaming state is referred to as a “low-probability low-base state”. The low-probability low-base state is a basic gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1, that is, an initial gaming state. Although the possibility is extremely low, if the game ball passes through the specific area 39 during the big hit game related to the 15R third big hit, the game state after the end of the big hit game will be described later in the description of “highly accurate low base”. State ".

  In addition, in the low-probability low-base state, the game state after the end of the big hit game in the case of the 2R fourth big hit becomes a high probability of a special symbol if the game ball passes through the specific area 39 during the big hit game. The state and the special symbol are in the non-time saving state and the low base state (see FIG. 6). This gaming state is referred to as a “high-accuracy low-base state”. The high-accuracy low-base state ends when a predetermined number of times (in this example, 100 times) of special symbol fluctuation display is executed or a big hit is executed and a big hit game is executed.

  The high-probability low-base state is a state in which the high-probability state is hiding, that is, a state in which it is difficult for the player to recognize the high-probability state. That is, the high-probability low-base state is a so-called “latency-probability change state” (also referred to as a “probability non-report state”). On the other hand, the above-mentioned high-probability high-base state is a state that is clear to the player as a high-probability state. That is, the high-probability high-base state is a so-called “probable change game state”.

  In addition, in the high base state, the game state after the end of the big hit game in the case of the 2R fourth big hit is a “highly accurate high base state” if the game ball passes through the specific area 39 during the big hit game. (See FIG. 6). That is, the time saving function and the base state of the special symbol are the same as the state before the execution of the big hit game.

  In the high base state such as the high certainty base state or the low certainty base state, it is possible to advance the game advantageously by making a right hit and letting the game ball enter the right game area 3B. In the high base state, the second starting port 21 is more easily opened than in the low base state, and it is easier to enter the second starting port 21 than to enter the first starting port 20. Because it is. Therefore, in the high base state, the game ball is passed right through the gate 28, which is normally a trigger for determining whether or not the symbol is appropriate, and the game ball is right-hitted so as to enter the game ball into the second starting port 21. Also, a large number of start-in balls (opportunities for determining whether or not a special symbol is accepted) can be obtained. In this state, the firing direction indicator 47 is controlled to be turned on in a predetermined manner, and notifies that the firing is to be performed to the right game area.

  On the other hand, in the low base state such as the high-probability low base state or the low-probability low base state, it is possible to advance the game advantageously by performing a left-hand and causing the game ball to enter the left game area 3A. . In the low base state, the second starting port 21 is less likely to be opened than in the high base state, and it is easier to enter the first starting port 20 than to enter the second starting port 21. Because it is. For this reason, in the low base state, by performing a left-handed operation to enter a game ball into the first starting port 20, it is possible to obtain a larger number of start-in balls (an opportunity for a special symbol hit / fail judgment) than performing a right-handed operation. Can be. In this state, the firing direction indicator 47 is controlled to be turned on (display controlled) in a predetermined mode, and notifies that the firing is to be performed to the left game area.

  Specifically, the launch direction indicator 47 is configured by two LEDs “yz”, and indicates the launch direction by lighting the LEDs according to the game state. For example, in the low base state, it is possible to notify that the LED should be fired to the left game area as a display mode in which both LEDs are turned off, such as “y □ z □” (for example, □: turned off, Δ: turned on). it can. Further, in the high base state, it is possible to inform that the right game area should be fired as a display mode in which both LEDs are turned on, such as “y ■ z ■” (for example, □: turned off, Δ: turned on). it can.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, based on the low-probability low-base state in which the small hitting game and the big hitting game are not performed, the low-probability low-base state is referred to as a “normal gaming state” or A game in which a special symbol is variably displayed in this state can be regarded as a "normal game".

  On the other hand, the big hit game is a game that can be executed by changing and displaying a special symbol and stopping and displaying the big hit symbol, and for the player, a big winning opening (the first big winning opening 32, the second big winning). Since it is an advantageous game in which a large amount of prize balls can be obtained by entering game balls into the mouth 35), the jackpot game can be regarded as a "special game", and the gaming state in which the jackpot game is performed Can be regarded as a “special game state”.

  In addition, although the small hit game is not as large as the big hit game, it is possible to obtain a prize ball by entering a game ball into the big winning port (the first big winning port 32 and the second big winning port 35). Is a game that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game. Therefore, the small hit game can also be regarded as a “special game”, and the gaming state in which the small hit game is performed can also be regarded as a “special game state”. In addition, in order to distinguish a special game as a big hit game from a special game as a small hit game, a special game as a small hit game can be regarded as a “small profit special game”.

  The high-accuracy high-base state and the low-accuracy high-base state are more advantageous for the player than the low-accuracy low-base state (normal game state). Can be regarded as a “special game state” or a “special state”, and a game in which a special symbol is variably displayed in this state can be regarded as a “special game”.

  In addition, when compared with the low-probability low-base state, the high-probability low-base state is identical in that both are in the low-base state, but in the high-probability state, the special symbol probability variation function operates to display the special symbol variation display. Since the probability that the result will be a big hit is higher than the low probability state, the highly accurate low base state can also be regarded as "special game state" or "special state", and the special symbol is fluctuated and displayed in this state Can also be regarded as "special games".

  Further, the low base state such as the high-probability low base state and the low-probability low base state is a state in which the game ball advances into the left game area 3A by left-handing as described above, and the game is advanced. Can be regarded as a “left-handed state”. On the other hand, a high base state such as a high certainty high base state or a low certainty high base state, and a hit game aiming for a game ball to enter the first big winning opening 30 or the second big winning opening 35 (big hit game, small hit game). Is performed (a hit game state, a state in which a game ball is advanced into the right game area 3B by right-handing as described above to advance a game, and therefore, a high base state or a hit game state (a big hit game state, The hitting game state) can be regarded as a “right strike state.” In the high base state (right strike state), the second starting port 21 is more easily opened than in the low base state (left strike state). It is easier for the second starting port 21 to enter the game ball than the starting port 20, and the first special symbol based on the entering of the game ball to the first starting port 20 becomes a big hit. Also, the game ball to the second starting port 21 It is set so that the greater the hit in the second special symbol determination based on the entering ball, the higher the possibility of being advantageous to the player.Therefore, the low base state (left-handed state) is set to " A game in which a special symbol is fluctuated and displayed in this state can also be regarded as a "normal game state" or a "normal game state", and a high base state (right-handed state) can be regarded as a "special game state". A game in which a special symbol is fluctuated and displayed in this state can also be regarded as a "special game".

  As described above, a game that can be regarded as a special game or a special game state, that is, a game that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game or the normal game state (a big hit game, a small hit game, a game in a high probability state). , A game in a high base state, etc.) can be regarded as a game privilege (game profit) provided to the player based on establishment of a predetermined grant condition. In this case, the result of the special symbol hit / fail judgment may be a big hit or a small hit, or a game ball passing through the specific area 39 during the big hit game may be regarded as the "grant condition" as a premise of granting the privilege. it can.

[Main control main processing]
Next, the operation of the microcomputer 81 for game control (control processing by the main control unit) will be described with reference to FIGS. Note that counters, flags, statuses, buffers, and the like that appear in the description of the operation of the game control microcomputer 81 are provided in the RAM of the main control board 80. When the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, the game control microcomputer 81 provided on the main control board 80 reads out and executes the main control main processing program shown in FIG. 10 from the ROM of the main control board 80. As shown in the figure, in the main control main process, first, an initial setting is performed (S101). In the initial setting, for example, setting of a stack, setting of a constant, setting of an interrupt time, setting of a CPU of the main control board 80, setting of SIO, PIO, CTC (controller for interrupt time), resetting of various flags, status and counters And so on. The initial value of the flag is “0”, that is, “OFF”, the initial value of the status is “1”, and the initial value of the counter is “0”. The initialization (S101) is performed only once after the power is turned on, and is not performed thereafter.

  Subsequent to the initial setting (S101), interrupts are prohibited (S102), and normal symbol / special symbol main random number update processing (S103) is executed. In the ordinary symbol / special symbol main random number updating process (S103), an update is performed by adding 1 to the values of the various random number counters shown in FIG. When the value of each random number counter reaches the upper limit value, it returns to “0” and is added again. Note that the initial value of each random number counter may be a value other than “0” or may be changed randomly. The updated random number counter value is sequentially stored in a predetermined update value storage area (not shown) of the RAM of the main control board 80.

  When the normal symbol / special symbol main random number updating process (S103) ends, an interrupt is permitted (S104). While the interruption is permitted, the execution of the interruption processing (S105) becomes possible. This interrupt processing (S105) is executed based on an interrupt pulse repeatedly input to the CPU of the main control board 80 at a cycle of, for example, 4 ms. After the interruption process (S105) is completed, before the next interruption process (S105) is started, the updating process of the various counter values by the regular symbol / special symbol main random number updating process (S103) is repeated. Be executed. When an interrupt pulse is input to the CPU in the interrupt disabled state, the interrupt processing (S105) is not started immediately, but is started after the interrupt is enabled (S104).

[Interrupt processing]
Next, the interrupt processing (S105) will be described. As shown in FIG. 11, in the interrupt process (S105), first, an output process (S201) is executed. In the output process (S201), a command (control signal) set in an output buffer provided in the RAM of the main control board 80 in each process described below is output to the sub control board 90, the payout control board 110, and the like. I do. The command and the like output here include information on the gaming state, the result of the special symbol hit / fail judgment, the symbol as the big hit type, the fluctuation pattern, and the like. The command is composed of, for example, 2 bytes of information. The upper one byte is information on the type of command, and the lower one byte is information on the content of the command.

  In the input process (S202) performed subsequent to the output process (S201), various sensors (first starting port sensor 20a, second starting port sensor 21a, first winning opening sensor) mainly attached to the pachinko gaming machine 1 are used. 30a, the second winning opening sensor 35a, the general winning opening sensor 27a, etc.) are read and stored in the output buffer of the RAM as prize ball information. When the first starting port sensor 20a and the second starting port sensor 21a detect a game ball, a starting ball entry command corresponding to each starting port is output to a RAM output buffer by a starting ball entry process (S205) described later. To memorize. Further, a detection signal from a lower plate full switch for detecting that the lower plate 62 is full is also fetched and stored in the output buffer of the RAM as lower plate full data.

  The normal symbol / special symbol main random number updating process (S203) performed next is the same as the normal symbol / special symbol main random number updating process (S103) performed in the main control main process of FIG. That is, the update processing of the various random number counter values (including the normal symbol random number counter value) shown in FIG. (The period until the next interrupt processing (S105) is started).

  Following the normal symbol / special symbol main random number updating process (S203), the starting port sensor detection process (S204), the starting ball entry process (S205), the ordinary symbol operation process (S206), and the special symbol operation process (S207), which will be described later. Then, a specific area sensor detection process (S208), a reserved ball count process (S209), and a power-off monitoring process (S210) are executed. In addition, the “other processing” required to advance the game is executed, and the interrupt processing (S105) is ended. Then, the processes of S102 to S104 of the main control main process are repeatedly executed until the interrupt pulse is input to the CPU of the main control board 80 next (see FIG. 10), and when the interrupt pulse is input (after about 4 msec) ), The interrupt processing (S105) is executed again. In the output processing (S201) of the interrupt processing (S105) executed again, the command and the like set in the output buffer of the RAM in the previous interrupt processing (S105) are output.

[Starting port sensor detection processing]
As shown in FIG. 12, in the starting port sensor detection process (S204), first, it is determined whether or not a game ball has passed through the gate 28, that is, whether or not a game ball has been detected by the gate sensor 28a (S301). ). If the game ball has not passed through the gate 28 (NO in S301), the process proceeds to S305, and if the game ball has passed through the gate 28 (YES in S301), the number of normally reserved balls (the It is determined whether or not the number (specifically, the value of a counter provided in the RAM that counts the number of ordinary drawing reservations) is less than 4 (S302).

  If the number of normally reserved balls is not less than 4 (NO in S302), the process proceeds to S305. On the other hand, if the number of ordinary symbol retaining balls is less than 4 (YES in S302), “1” is added to the number of ordinary symbol retaining balls (S303), and an ordinary symbol random number acquisition process (S304) is performed. In the ordinary symbol random number acquisition process (S304), the value (label-TRND-H) of the ordinary symbol acceptance / rejection determination random number counter stored in the update value storage area (not shown) of the RAM is acquired, and the acquired random number value is acquired. The (acquisition information) is stored in the address space according to the current number of ordinary symbol retaining balls in the general symbol retaining storage unit provided in the RAM of the main control board 80.

  In S305, it is determined whether or not a game ball has entered the second starting port 21, that is, whether or not a game ball has been detected by the second starting port sensor 21a (S305). If a game ball has not entered the second starting port 21 (NO in S305), the process proceeds to S309, and if a game ball has entered the second starting port 21 (YES in S305), When the number of special figure 2 reserved balls (the number of second special figure reserved, specifically, the value of a counter for counting the number of second special figure reserved provided in the RAM of the main control unit 80) is less than 4 (upper limit number). It is determined whether or not there is (S306). If the number of reserved balls in special figure 2 is not less than 4 (NO in S306), the process proceeds to S309, and if the number of reserved balls in special figure 2 is less than 4 (YES in S306), the special figure 2 One is added to the number of reserved balls (S307).

  Subsequently, a special figure 2 related random number acquisition process (S308) is performed. In the special figure 2 related random number acquisition processing (S308), the value of the special symbol success / failure determination random number counter (label-TRND-A) stored in the update value storage area (not shown) of the RAM, The value of the counter (label-TRND-AS) and the value of the variation pattern random number counter (label-TRND-T1) are acquired (that is, the value of the random number shown in FIG. 7A is acquired), and the acquired random number value (acquisition Information) is stored in the address space according to the current number of special figure 2 reserved balls in the second special figure reserved storage unit 85b.

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not a game ball has entered the first starting port 20, that is, whether or not a game ball has been detected by the first starting port sensor 20a (S309). If the game ball has not entered the first starting port 20 (NO in S309), the process is terminated. If the game ball has entered the first starting port 20 (YES in S309), the special map 1 Whether or not the number of reserved balls (the number of first special figure reservations, specifically, the value of a counter for counting the number of first special figure reservations provided in the RAM of the main control unit 80) is less than 4 (upper limit number). Is determined (S310). If the number of special figure 1 reserved balls is not less than 4 (NO in S310), the process is terminated, and if the number of special figure 1 reserved balls is less than 4 (YES in S310), the number of special figure 1 reserved balls Is added to "1" (S311).

  Subsequently, special figure 1 related random number acquisition processing (S312) is performed. In the special figure 1 related random number acquisition processing (S312), similarly to the special figure 2 related random number acquisition processing (S308), the value of the special symbol hit / fail determination counter stored in the update value storage area (not shown) of the RAM. (Label-TRND-A), the value of the jackpot type determination random number counter (label-TRND-AS), and the value of the fluctuation pattern random number counter (label-TRND-T1) are acquired (that is, the random number shown in FIG. 7A). Numerical values are obtained), and the obtained random numbers are stored in an address space corresponding to the current number of special figure 1 reserved balls in the first special figure reserved storage unit.

[Starting ball entry processing]
As shown in FIG. 11, the game control microcomputer 81 performs a start ball entry process (S205) following the start opening sensor detection process (S204). As shown in FIG. 13, in the start ball entry process (S205), first, it is determined whether or not the special figure 2 reserved ball count has increased by "1" (S315). When it is determined that the number of special figure 2 reserved balls has increased by “1” (YES in S315), the process proceeds to S316. This corresponds to the case where “1” is added to the number of reserved special figure 2 balls in S307 in the starting opening sensor detection processing (S204) based on the fact that a game ball has entered the second starting opening. On the other hand, when it is determined that the number of reserved balls in the special figure 2 has not increased (NO in S315), the process proceeds to S319.

  In S316, the latest acquired random number value (acquisition information) acquired in the special figure 2 related random number acquisition processing (S308) in the immediately preceding starting port sensor detection processing (S204) and stored in the second special figure holding storage unit is read (S316). S316). Next, the obtained random number value related to the read second special symbol is determined (S317). In S317, the value of the special symbol hit / fail judgment random number counter (special symbol hit / fail judgment random number value) of the read acquired random numbers is a big hit according to the current gaming state (low probability state or high probability state). If the result of the determination is a big hit, the type of the big hit is further determined. The process of S317 corresponds to a preliminary determination (so-called “hold pre-reading”) performed prior to the hit / fail determination (S1303, S1309) in the special figure 2 hit / fail determination process (S1202) described later.

  It should be noted that the pre-judgment as to whether or not a big hit is made in a big hit determination table (see FIG. 8A), that is, in a high probability state, a big hit determination table for a high probability state, or in a normal state (low probability state). For example, it is possible to determine whether or not it matches the big hit determination value based on the big hit determination table for the normal state. Further, as another pre-determination mode, a variation pattern information determination table for a normal state (for a low probability state) and a variation pattern information determination table for a high probability state (for a high probability state) can be used to determine variation pattern information. And a fluctuation pattern information determination table. In the preliminary determination, predetermined variation pattern information is selected based on the obtained random number value (such as the value of a special symbol success / failure determination random number counter) and a variation pattern information determination table corresponding to a game state. It is possible to Then, from the selected variation pattern information, it is possible to identify whether or not a big hit, a big hit type, a game effect with a high hit reliability, and the like are executed.

  Next, in S318, game information (advance judgment information) related to the result of the pre-judgment in S317, specifically, information (whether or not) indicating whether or not the random number value for special symbol hit determination matches the jackpot determination value, Command data including information indicating the value of the random number counter for determining the jackpot type (random number for determining the jackpot type), information indicating the value of the variable pattern random number counter (variable pattern random number value), etc. And the command is set in the output buffer of the RAM (S318). It should be noted that a part or all of the value of the special figure 2 acquisition random number read in S316 may be directly transmitted to the sub-control board 90 as the special figure 2 start entering ball command, or the special figure 2 acquisition random number may be transmitted. The value may not be transmitted as it is, and the game information (for example, the above-described variation pattern information or the like) acquired based on the value of the special figure 2 acquisition random number may be transmitted.

  Also, by analyzing the special figure 2 start entering command transmitted from the main control unit 80 by the sub-control unit 90, it is determined whether the information is the information related to the big hit, the big hit type, and the variation pattern. It is assumed that the sub-control unit 90 can identify whether or not. In addition, in the present embodiment, in addition to this, by analyzing the special figure 2 starting ball entry command, whether the obtained special figure 2 acquisition random number becomes a big hit when determined in a high probability state, and a low probability It is possible to specify whether or not a big hit will occur if the state is determined. Thereby, the sub-control unit 90 stores the received special figure 2 start ball entry command as a hold (effect hold information), preliminarily determines the effect hold information at a specific timing, and determines whether or not it is successful in a low probability state. It is possible to determine whether or not the effect hold information determined to be a big hit is stored.

  Note that, from the viewpoint of fraud prevention, the special symbol success / failure determination random number value among the acquired random number values read in S316 is not transmitted to the sub-control unit as it is, but the value of the other big hit type determining random number counter (big hit Command data including information indicating the value of the type determination random number), the value of the variation pattern random number counter (variation pattern random value), and information indicating the result of the preliminary determination is generated as a special figure 2 start ball entry command, and is generated. It is possible to set.

  Next, in S319, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved special figure 1 spheres has increased by "1", similarly to the processing relating to the special figure 2 described above (S319). If it is determined that the number of special figure 1 reserved balls has increased by “1” (YES in S319), the process proceeds to S320. This corresponds to the case where “1” is added to the number of special figure 1 reserved balls in S311 in the starting port sensor detection processing (S204) based on the fact that a game ball has entered the first starting port. On the other hand, if it is determined in S319 that the number of special figure 1 reserved balls has not increased (NO in S319), the process ends.

  In S320, it is determined whether or not the time reduction flag is ON (S320). If it is determined that the time reduction flag is ON, that is, it is in the high base state (YES in S320), the process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined in S320 that the time reduction flag is OFF, that is, it is in the low base state (NO in S320), the process proceeds to S321 and subsequent processes relating to the preliminary determination.

  The processing of S321 to S323 is the same as the processing of S316 to S318 described above for the special figure 1. That is, the latest acquired random number value (acquisition information) acquired in the special figure 1 related random number acquisition processing (S312) in the starting port sensor detection processing (S204) and stored in the first special figure holding storage unit is read (S321). Preliminary judgment is performed on the read acquired random number value (S322). Then, command data including the game information according to the preliminary determination is generated as a special figure 1 start ball entry command, and the command is set in the output buffer of the RAM (S323). Note that the preliminary determination (read ahead) of S322 is performed prior to the hit / fail determination (S1603, S1609) in the special figure 1 hit / fail determination processing (S1207) described later.

  Here, in the high base state, the opening extension function for increasing the frequency of entering the second starting port 21 is operating, and the state of whether or not the special figure 2 is likely to be determined (see FIG. 8B) is easily performed. Has become. Further, in this embodiment, as will be described later, the digestion of the special figure 2 reservation (variable display of the second special symbol) is executed prior to the digestion of the special figure 1 reservation (variable display of the first special symbol). I have. For this reason, in this embodiment, the preliminary determination regarding the special figure 1 reservation (the special figure 1 preliminary determination) is performed in the low base state where the change display of the first special symbol is mainly performed, and the special figure 2 reservation is performed. Is determined irrespective of the low base state or the high base state. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, as described later, the gaming machine is controlled to the low-probability and low-base state during the big hit game, but the gaming ball enters the first starting port 20 during the big hit game. Even if the number of reserved balls in FIG. 1 increases by “1”, the processing of S321 to S323 (special figure 1 preliminary determination processing) is not performed.

[Public figure operation processing]
The game control microcomputer 81 performs a general-purpose operation process (S207) shown in FIG. 14 after the start-in ball game process (S206). In the general operation process (S207), the process relating to the ordinary symbol display 42 and the variable prize device 22 is divided into four stages, and “normal operation status 1, 2, 3, 4” is assigned to each of these stages. . If the “usual figure operation status” is “1” (YES in S401), a normal symbol standby process (S402) is performed, and if the “usual figure operation status” is “2” (S401). , NO in S403), the normal symbol change processing (S404) is performed, and when the “general symbol operation status” is “3” (NO in both S401 and S403, YES in S405), the normal symbol is determined. The process (S406) is performed, and if the “normal drawing operation status” is “4” (all of S401, S403, and S405 are NO), the normal electric accessory processing (S407) is performed. The normal operation status is "1" in the initial setting.

[Normal symbol standby processing]
As shown in FIG. 15, in the ordinary symbol standby process (S402), first, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls of the ordinary symbol is “0” (S501), and if it is “0” (YES in S501). ), End this process. On the other hand, if it is not "0" (NO in S501), a normal symbol hit / fail determination process described later is performed (S502), and then a normal symbol variation pattern selection process is performed (S503). In the normal symbol variation pattern selection process, if the gaming state is a time reduction state, a normal symbol variation pattern having a variation time of 1 second is selected with reference to the ordinary symbol variation pattern selection table shown in FIG. I do. On the other hand, if the gaming state is the non-time saving state, the normal symbol fluctuation pattern in which the normal symbol fluctuation time is 30 seconds is selected. After the normal symbol variation pattern selection process (S503) is completed, a later-described ordinary symbol random number shift process (S504) is performed, and then, a normal symbol variation start process (S505) is performed, and the process ends. In the ordinary symbol variation start process, the variation display of the ordinary symbol is started based on the ordinary symbol variation pattern selected in S503, and the ordinary operation status is set to “2”. In the normal symbol change start process, a normal symbol change start command is set to notify the sub-control board 90 of the start of the normal symbol change.

[Normal symbol hit / fail judgment processing]
As shown in FIG. 16, in the ordinary symbol hit / fail judgment process (S502), first, the value (label-TRND-H) of the normal symbol hit / non-check random number counter stored in the ordinary symbol holding storage unit is read (S601). . Next, it is determined whether or not the time reduction flag is ON (that is, whether or not the gaming state is the time reduction state) (S602). In S602, if it is determined that the time reduction flag is ON, that is, it is determined that the vehicle is in the time reduction state (YES in S602), the table for the time reduction state (the collision determination value is “ 0 ”to“ 239 ”), it is determined whether or not a hit has been made (S604), and the process proceeds to S605. That is, it is determined whether or not the read value (label-TRND-H) of the read random number counter for determining whether or not the symbol is correct matches any of the hit determination values.

  On the other hand, in S602, if it is determined that the time reduction flag is not ON, that is, it is determined that the vehicle is in the non-time reduction state (NO in S602), the non-time reduction state table (the hit pattern) in the normal symbol hit determination table shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not a hit has been made based on the low-probability general-purpose pass / fail determination based on the determination values “0” and “1” (S603), and the process proceeds to S605. Then, in S605, it is determined whether or not the result of the general figure hit determination (S603, S604) is a hit (normal figure hit) (S605), and if it is determined that the result is not a hit (missing) (NO in S605) ), And determines the out-of-usual ordinary symbol to be stopped and displayed (out-of-usual symbol) (S606), and ends the process. On the other hand, when it is determined in S605 that the hit is a hit (normal symbol hit) (YES in S605), a hit normal symbol (symbol per symbol) to be stop-displayed is determined (S607), and the normal symbol hit flag is turned ON ( S608), end the processing.

[Regular pattern random number shift processing]
As shown in FIG. 17, in the normal symbol random number shifting process (S504), first, the number of ordinary symbol reserved balls is decremented by 1 (S701). Next, the storage location of each of the general-purpose reservations in the general-purpose reservation storage unit is shifted by one to the side read from the current position (S702). Then, the address space, which is the storage location of the highest-order pending storage in the general-purpose reserve storage unit, is emptied (“0”), that is, the RAM area corresponding to the fourth general-purpose reserve storage is cleared to 0 (S703). ), Finish the process. In this way, the general drawing reservation is digested in the reservation order.

[Processing during normal symbol fluctuation]
As shown in FIG. 18, in the normal symbol change processing (S404), first, it is determined whether or not the change time of the normal symbol has elapsed (S801), and if it has not elapsed (NO in S801), the process is performed. Finish. On the other hand, if the time has elapsed (YES in S801), a normal symbol change stop command is set (S802), and the ordinary symbol operation status is set to "3" (S803). Then, other processing is performed, such as stopping the fluctuation display of the ordinary symbol with a display result (hit ordinary symbol or out-of-range ordinary symbol) according to the determination result of the random number for the ordinary symbol hit determination (S804). Finish.

[Normal symbol confirmation processing]
As shown in FIG. 19, in the ordinary symbol determination process (S406), first, it is determined whether or not the ordinary symbol hit flag is ON (S901). If the ordinary figure flag is not ON (NO in S901), the ordinary figure operation status is set to "1" (S905), and this processing is ended. On the other hand, if the ordinary figure hit flag is ON (YES in S901), it is subsequently determined whether the time reduction flag is ON, that is, whether the vehicle is in the time reduction state (S902). If it is during the time reduction state (YES in S902), the release pattern in the time reduction state is set as the release pattern of the variable winning device 22 (second starting port 21) (S903). As described above, the opening pattern during the time saving state is an opening pattern in which the opening for 2.0 seconds is repeated three times. Therefore, “3” is set to the second start port opening counter that counts the number of times the second start port 21 is opened.

  On the other hand, if it is in the non-time saving state (NO in S902), the release pattern in the non-time saving state is set as the opening pattern of the variable winning device 22 (second starting port 21) (S906). The release pattern in the non-time saving state is, as described above, an open pattern in which release for 0.2 seconds is performed once. Therefore, "1" is set to the second starting port opening counter. Then, following the setting of the release pattern (S903, S906), the general-purpose operation status is set to "4" (S904), and this processing ends.

[Normal electric accessory processing]
As shown in FIG. 20, in the ordinary electric accessory processing (S407), first, it is determined whether or not the end-of-normal-draw flag is ON (S1001). The ordinary figure hit end flag is a flag indicating that the opening of the second starting port 21 has ended in the auxiliary game executed as a hit.

  If the normal flag end flag is not ON (NO in S1001), it is determined whether the second starting port 21 is being opened (S1002). If it is not being opened (NO in S1002), it is determined whether it is time to open the second starting port 21 (timing) (S1003), and if not (NO in S1003), the process is terminated, and If there is (YES in S1003), the second starting port 21 is opened (S1004), and the process ends. On the other hand, if the second starting port 21 is being opened (YES in S1002), it is determined whether or not the timing (timing) for closing the second starting port 21 has been reached (that is, it is determined in advance after the second starting port 21 has been opened). Is determined (S1005), and if it has not reached (NO in S1005), the process is terminated. If it has reached (YES in S1005), the second starting port 21 is closed (closed). ) (S1006).

  Then, following the closing process of the second opening 21 (S1006), the value of the second opening opening counter is decremented by 1 (S1007), and it is determined whether or not the value of the second opening opening counter is "0". (S1008). If it is not “0” (NO in S1008), the processing is terminated as it is in order to open the second starting port 21 again. On the other hand, if it is "0" (YES in S1008), a per-figure-period ending process for ending the auxiliary game is performed (S1009), and a per-figure-period ending flag is set (S1010) to end the processing. Note that the second starting port opening counter becomes “0” when the opening of the second starting port 21 (opening operation of the movable member 23) is performed three times during the time saving state, and during the non-time saving state. When the opening of the second starting port 21 is performed once, it becomes “0”.

On the other hand, if the end flag per ordinary drawing is ON in S1001 (YES in S1001), the opening operation of the second starting port 21 set in S903 or S906 has been completed. The hit end flag is turned off (S1011), the ordinary figure hit flag is turned off (S1012), the ordinary figure operation status is set to "1" (S1013), and the process ends. As a result, in the next interruption process, the ordinary symbol standby process (S402) is executed again as the ordinary symbol operation process (FIG. 13).
[Normal electric accessory processing]
As shown in FIG. 20, in the ordinary electric accessory processing (S407), first, it is determined whether or not the ordinary figure end flag is ON (S1001). The ordinary figure hit end flag is a flag indicating that the opening of the second starting port 21 has ended in the auxiliary game executed as a hit.

  If the normal flag end flag is not ON (NO in S1001), it is determined whether the second starting port 21 is being opened (S1002). If it is not open (NO in S1002), it is determined whether or not it is time to open the second starting port 21 (timing) (S1003). If not (NO in S1003), the process is completed. For example, the second starting port 21 is opened (S1004), and the process ends. On the other hand, if the second starting port 21 is being opened (YES in S1002), it is determined whether or not the timing (timing) for closing the second starting port 21 has been reached (that is, it is determined in advance after the second starting port 21 has been opened). Is determined (S1005), and if it is not reached (NO in S1005), the process is terminated, and if it is reached (YES in S1005), the second starting port 21 is closed (closed). (S1006).

  After the closing process of the second opening 21 (S1006), the value of the second opening counter is decremented by 1 (S1007), and it is determined whether the value of the second opening counter is "0". (S1008). If it is not “0” (NO in S1008), the processing is terminated as it is in order to open the second starting port 21 again. On the other hand, if it is "0" (YES in S1008), a per-figure-period ending process for ending the auxiliary game is performed (S1009), and a per-figure-period ending flag is set (S1010) to end the processing. Note that the second starting port opening counter becomes “0” when the opening of the second starting port 21 (opening operation of the movable member 23) is performed three times during the time saving state, and during the non-time saving state. When the opening of the second starting port 21 is performed once, it becomes “0”.

  On the other hand, if the end flag in FIG. 10 is ON in S1001 (YES in S1001), the opening operation of the second starting port 21 set in S903 or S906 has been completed. The end flag is turned off (S1011), the per-figure flag is turned off (S1012), and the peri-figure operation status is set to "1" (S1013), thus ending the processing. As a result, in the next interruption process, the ordinary symbol standby process (S402) is executed again as the ordinary symbol operation process (S206).

[Special figure operation processing]
As shown in FIG. 11, the game control microcomputer 81 performs a special figure operation process (S207) following the ordinary diagram operation process (S206). As shown in FIG. 21, in the special figure operation processing (S207), the processing relating to the special symbol display 41 and the special winning device (the first special winning device 31 and the second special winning device 36) is divided into five stages. Are assigned to "special figure operation status 1, 2, 3, 4, 5". If the special figure operation status is “1” (YES in S1101), the special symbol standby processing (S1102) is performed. If the special figure operation status is “2” (NO in S1101 and YES in S1103), Special symbol change processing (S1104), if the special figure operation status is "3" (NO in both S1101 and S1103, YES in S1105), the special symbol determination processing (S1106) and the special figure operation status is "4" (S1101, S1103, S1105: NO, S1107: YES), special electric auditors processing 1 as a big hit game (S1108), special figure operation status is "5" (S1101, S1103, S1105) , S1107 are all NO), the special electric auditors processing 2 (S1109) as the small hitting game is performed. The special figure operation status is “1” in the initial setting.

[Special symbol standby processing]
As shown in FIG. 22, in the special symbol standby processing (S1102), first, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls of the second starting port 21 (that is, the number of reserved special figure 2 balls) is “0” (S1201). ). If the special figure 2 number of reserved balls is “0” (YES in S1201), that is, if there is no storage of the random number counter value obtained based on the ball entering the second starting port 21, the first starting It is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls in the mouth 20 (that is, the number of reserved balls in the special figure 1) is “0” (S1206). If the number of reserved balls in special figure 1 is also "0" (YES in S1206), that is, if there is no storage of the random number counter value acquired based on the ball entering the first starting port 20, the first It is determined whether the display screen 7a of the one-image display device 7 (and the display screen 71a of the second image display device 71) is in the process of being set as the standby screen (during the demonstration screen for waiting for customers) (S1211). If the processing is being performed (YES in S1211), the processing is terminated. If the processing is not being performed (NO in S1211), the standby screen setting processing is executed to display the standby screen (S1212).

  In the case where the special figure 2 reserved ball number is not “0” in S1201 (NO in S1201), that is, when there is one or more storage of the random number counter value obtained based on the ball entering the second starting port 21, The special figure 2 hit / fail determination processing (S1202), the special figure 2 variation pattern selection processing (S1203), the special figure 2 random number shift processing (S1204), and the special figure 2 variation start processing (S1205) are performed in this order. If the number of reserved balls in the special figure 2 is "0" but the number of reserved balls in the special figure 1 is not "0" (YES in S1201, NO in S1206), that is, the random number counter value of the second starting port 21 Although there is no storage, if there is at least one storage of the random number counter value obtained based on the ball entering the first starting port 20, the special figure 1 hit / fail determination processing (S1207) described later, the special figure 1 change The pattern selection processing (S1208), the special figure 1 random number shift processing (S1209), and the special figure 1 change start processing (S1210) are performed in this order. As described above, in the present embodiment, the change display of the first special symbol based on the first special figure reservation is performed only when the number of reserved special figure 2 balls is “0” (YES in S1201). That is, the digestion of the second special figure suspension (variable display of the second special symbol) is executed prior to the digestion of the first special figure reservation (variable display of the first special symbol). Then, in the present embodiment, it is easier for the player to determine whether the winning or rejecting is based on the second special figure reservation than the winning or rejecting determination based on the first special figure reservation (FIG. 8 (B)). )).

[Special figure 2 hit / fail judgment processing]
As shown in FIG. 23, in the special figure 2 win / fail determination processing (S1202), first, as a determination value, the lowest area of the special figure holding storage unit of the RAM (that is, the first area of the second special figure holding). The value (label-TRND-A) of the random number counter for special symbol success / failure determination (the oldest storage) stored in the (RAM area) is read (S1301). Next, it is determined whether or not the probable change flag is ON, that is, whether or not it is in the high probability state (S1302). If the state is not the high probability state (NO in S1302), that is, if the state is the normal state, the hit determination table for the normal state (the big hit determination value is “3”) in the hit determination table (see FIG. 8A). , “397”) is determined (S1303). On the other hand, if the state is in the high probability state (YES in S1302), a hit determination is made based on the big hit determination table for the high probability state in the hit determination table (see FIG. 8A) (S1309). In the jackpot determination table for the high probability state, the jackpot determination values are “3”, “53”, “113”, “173”, “227”, “281”, “337”, “397”, “449”, "503".

  When it is determined that the result of the hit determination (S1303, S1309) is "big hit" (YES in S1304), the value (label-TRND-AS) of the big hit type determination random number counter is read out, and FIG. The big hit type is determined based on the big hit type determination table shown (S1310), the big hit symbol is determined based on the value of the big hit type determining random number (S1311), the big hit flag is turned on (S1312), and the process is terminated. . In addition, in the case of the hit determination of the first special symbol, the jackpot type is determined using the jackpot type determination table for the first special symbol, and in the case of the hit determination of the second special symbol, The big hit type is determined using the big hit type determination table. If it is determined that the first special symbol (special figure 1) is a big hit, it is determined to be one of 15R first big hit, 15R second big hit and 2R fourth big hit, and the second special symbol (special figure) If it is determined in the hit determination of 2) that the jackpot is a big hit, a 15R fifth big hit or a 15R sixth big hit is determined (see FIG. 8B).

  In response to this, in the present embodiment, as the big hit flag, a long hit flag that is turned ON when the type of the big hit is 15R first big hit, 15R second big hit, 15R fifth big hit or 15R sixth big hit. And a short hit flag that is turned ON when the 2R is the fourth big hit. When the short hit flag is turned ON after the 2R fourth big hit, the 2R lamp (see FIG. 4) of the round display 45 is lit at the timing when the 2R fourth big hit symbol is definitely displayed. Is done. Specifically, a display mode such as “2R ▲ 15R △” (for example, ：: turned on, Δ: turned off) is obtained. When the long hit flag is turned ON in one of the 15R first big hit, the 15R second big hit, the 15R fifth big hit and the 15R fifth big hit, the 15R lamp is used at the timing when the corresponding big hit symbol is definitely displayed. (See FIG. 4) is lit. Specifically, a display mode such as “2R △ 15R ▲” is obtained.

  Here, the jackpot determination (special symbol hit / fail determination) and the jackpot type determination determination may be referred to as “judgment”, respectively, or may be referred to as “judgment” including the jackpot determination and the type of the jackpot symbol. Good. These results may also be referred to as “determination results”.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the result of the hit determination (S1303, S1309) is not "big hit" (NO in S1304), it is determined whether it is a small hit (S1305). That is, it is determined whether or not the value (label-TRND-A) of the special symbol success / failure determination random number counter matches any of the small hit determination values “101” to “105” (FIG. 8A). See). Then, when it is determined that it is not “small hit” (NO in S1305), a missing symbol is determined (S1308), and the process is terminated. That is, when the result of the hit / fail determination (S1303, S1309) is neither "big hit" nor "small hit", the result is "missing". On the other hand, when it is determined that the result of the small hit determination (S1305) is "small hit" (YES in S1305), the small hit symbol is determined (S1306), the small hit flag is turned on (S1307), and the processing is performed. Finish. In addition, a random number for determining whether or not a small hit may be provided separately from the random number for determining whether or not a special symbol is accepted.

[Special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection processing]
In the special symbol standby process (S1102), the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process is performed (S1203) following the special figure 2 hit / fail determination process (S1202). As shown in FIGS. 24 and 25, in the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process (S1203), first, it is determined whether or not the gaming state is a time saving state (whether or not a time saving flag is ON) (S1401). ). If it is not the time reduction state (NO in S1401), that is, if it is the non-time reduction state, it is determined whether the big hit flag is ON (S1402). If it is ON (YES in S1402), the non-time reduction state is set. A fluctuation pattern is selected based on the fluctuation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) with reference to the table for medium and large hits (the part corresponding to the non-time saving state and the big hit in the fluctuation pattern table shown in FIG. 9) ( S1403). If the fluctuation pattern is determined, the fluctuation time is also determined. Further, in this embodiment, the non-time saving state middle and big hit table is divided according to whether the big hit is a long hit (15R big hit) or a short hit (2R big hit) (see FIG. 9). However, this process is a variation pattern selection process for Toku-zu 2, and there is only a 15R fifth jackpot (long hit) in the big hit won by the lottery of Toku-zu 2 (see FIG. 6). Therefore, the location referred to in this processing is always a location corresponding to the length, and the variation pattern P1 or P2 is selected. In addition, the non-time saving state middle and large hit table need not be divided into a long hit table and a short hit table. This is the same for the time saving state middle and big hit table to be described later.

  On the other hand, if the big hit flag is not ON (NO in S1402), it is determined whether or not the small hit flag is ON (S1405). If the small hit flag is ON (YES in S1405), the non-time saving state medium / small hit table (the portion corresponding to the non-time saving state and small hit in the fluctuation pattern table shown in FIG. 9) is used to change A variation pattern is selected based on the pattern random number counter value (S1409). Specifically, in the present embodiment, the variation pattern P4 is always selected.

  If the small hit flag is not ON (NO in S1405), it means that the hit is neither a big hit nor a small hit. It is determined whether or not it is (S1406). The number of reservations here is the number of storages including information for determining the fluctuation pattern by the present process, and thus the number of storages to be reserved is any one of “1” to “4”. If it is determined in S1406 that the number of holds is “1” or “2” (YES in S1406), the first hold number out of non-hours saving state table (the non-hours The change pattern is selected based on the change pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) with reference to the state, the departure, and the number of retained balls “1, 2” (S1407). In this embodiment, any one of the fluctuation patterns P5 to P8 is selected.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S1406 that the number of holds is not “1” or “2”, that is, it is “3” or “4” (NO in S1406), the second hold number out of non-time saving state table (FIG. 9 with reference to the non-time saving state, out of the fluctuation time table, and the part corresponding to the number of reserved balls “3, 4”, and based on the fluctuation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1). Select (S1408). In this embodiment, any one of the fluctuation patterns P9 to P12 is selected. Here, the possibility of selecting a variation pattern of a relatively long variation time is set higher in the first hold count deviation table in the non-time saving state than in the second hold count deviation table. In addition, the shortest selectable fluctuation time (12000 ms) is also longer than that of the second hold count deviation table (4000 ms). In other words, at the time of departure, the function of shortening fluctuation according to the number of reserved balls works, and when the number of reserved balls of the special symbol is "3" or "4", the number of reserved balls of the special symbol is " A variation pattern having a variation time shorter than that of “1” or “2” is selected.

  When it is determined in S1401 that the gaming state is the time saving state (YES in S1401), it is determined whether the big hit flag is ON (S1410 in FIG. 25). If it is determined that the big hit flag is ON (YES in S1410), the fluctuation pattern is referred to the time-saving state medium-big hit table (the portion corresponding to the time-saving state and the big hit in the fluctuation pattern table shown in FIG. 9). A variation pattern is selected based on the random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) (S1411). As described above, this process is a variation pattern selection process for Toku-zu 2, and since there is only a 15R fifth jackpot (long hit) in the jackpot to be won in the drawing of Toku-zu 2 (see FIG. 6). In step S1411, the variation pattern P13 or P14 corresponding to the long hit is selected.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S1410 that the big hit flag is not ON (NO in S1410), it is determined whether the small hit flag is ON (S1412). If the small hit flag is ON (YES in S1412), the fluctuation pattern random number is referred to by referring to the time reduction state small / medium hit table (the portion corresponding to the time reduction state and the small hit in the fluctuation pattern table shown in FIG. 9). A variation pattern is selected based on the counter value (S1416). Specifically, in this embodiment, the variation pattern P16 is always selected.

  If it is determined in S1412 that the small hit flag is not ON (NO in S1412), that is, if the small hit flag is off, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved second special symbols is “1” (S1413). The number of reservations here is the same as described above, and the number of reservations is any one of “1” to “4”. Then, when it is determined that the number of holds is “1” (YES in S1413), the third hold number departure table during the time-saving state (the non-time-short state and out of the fluctuation pattern table shown in FIG. With reference to “1”, a variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) (S1414). In this embodiment, any one of the fluctuation patterns P17 to P20 is selected. On the other hand, if it is determined in S1413 that the number of reservations is not “1”, that is, the number of reservations is any of “2” to “4” (NO in S1413), the table for the fourth number of reservations deviating during the time saving state With reference to (a part corresponding to the number of saved balls “2 to 4” in the reduced time state and the number of reserved balls in the variation pattern table shown in FIG. 9), the variation pattern is determined based on the variation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1). Is selected (S1415). In this embodiment, any one of the fluctuation patterns P21 to P24 is selected.

  As described above, in the variation pattern table in the time reduction state (the portion corresponding to the time reduction state in the variation pattern table shown in FIG. 9), the function of the shortening variation according to the number of reserved balls at the time of departure is the number of reserved balls “2”. It works when "~". Further, when a long hit is won among the big hits, a change pattern having a shorter change time than in the non-time saving state is easily selected. That is, the fluctuation pattern table in the time reduction state is a table in which the average value of the fluctuation time of the special symbol is shorter than the fluctuation pattern table in the non-time reduction state. As a result, in the time reduction state, the digestion speed of the special figure reservation is faster than in the non-time reduction state (normal state) (the game during the time reduction progresses quickly).

  After the selection of the variation pattern as described above, the other processing (S1404) shown in FIG. 24 is performed, and this processing ends. In the other processing (S1404), a fluctuation pattern specification command (a fluctuation pattern specification command corresponding to the special figure 2) corresponding to the selected fluctuation pattern is set in the output buffer of the RAM. The set variation pattern designation command is included in a variation start command described later, and sent to the sub-control board 90 by output processing (S201).

[Special figure 2 random number shift processing]
As shown in FIG. 26, in the special figure 2 random number shift processing (S1204), first, the special figure 2 reserved sphere number is decremented by 1 (S1501). Next, the storage location of the various counter values in the second special figure reservation storage unit is set to one lower position (for example, when the second special figure reservation storage unit is composed of an address space corresponding to addresses “0000” to “0003”, ("150" side) (S1502). Then, "0" is set in the uppermost address space of the second special figure hold storage unit, that is, (when the upper limit number is stored), the RAM area corresponding to the fourth special figure hold fourth Is cleared to 0 (S1503), and this process ends.

  After executing the special figure 2 random number shift processing (S1204), the special figure 2 change start processing (S1205) in the special symbol standby processing (S1102) shown in FIG. 22 is executed. In the special figure 2 change start process (S1205), the special figure operation status is set to "2", the change start command is set in the output buffer of the RAM, and the change display of the second special symbol is started.

  In the special symbol standby process (S1102), if the special figure 2 reserved ball number is “0” and the special figure 1 reserved ball number is not “0” (YES in S1201, NO in S1206) The special figure 1 hit / fail judgment processing (S1207), the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection processing (S1208), the special figure 1 random number shift processing (S1209), and the special figure 1 fluctuation start processing (S1210) are performed in this order.

[Special figure 1 hit / fail judgment processing]
As shown in FIG. 27, in the special figure 1 hit / fail judgment processing (S1207), processing (S1601 to S1612) is performed in the same flow as the special figure 2 hit / fail judgment processing (S1202) shown in FIG. Therefore, a detailed description of this process is omitted.

  However, since this process is a process related to Toku-zu 1, it is stored in the lowest area of the first Toku-zu reservation storage unit of the RAM (that is, the RAM area corresponding to the first toku-zu reservation) in S1601. Read the special symbol hit / fail judgment random number counter value (label-TRND-A). In the type determination of the big hit in S1610, there is a possibility that any of the 15R first big hit, the 15R second big hit, the 15R third big hit, and the 2R fourth big hit is determined (FIG. 8B). As shown in the column of the first special symbol (special figure 1) in FIG. 8B, the distribution rate of each big hit is 40% for the 15R first big hit, 20% for the 15R second big hit, and the 15R third big hit. Is 30% and the 2R fourth big hit is 10%. If it is determined that the type of the big hit is any of the 15R first big hit, the 15R second big hit and the 15R third big hit, the long hit flag is turned on as a big hit flag in S1612. On the other hand, if it is determined to be the 2R fourth big hit, the short hit flag is turned on as a big hit flag in S1612.

[Special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection processing]
As shown in FIGS. 28 and 29, in the special figure 1 variation pattern selection processing (S1208), the processing (S1701 to S1720) is performed in the same flow as the special figure 2 variation pattern selection processing (S1203) shown in FIGS. )I do. Therefore, a detailed description of this processing is omitted.

  However, since this process is a process related to Tokujin 1, if the big hit flag is determined to be ON in S1702 (YES in S1702), the type of the big hit is 15R big hit (15R first big hit, 15R second big hit, It is determined whether or not it is 15R (the third big hit) (S1703). As a result, if it is the 15R big hit (long hit) (YES in S1703), the 15R big hit table (the portion corresponding to the non-time saving state and the long hit in the variation pattern table shown in FIG. 9) in the non-time saving state is set. With reference to the change pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1), a change pattern is selected (S1704). Specifically, the variation pattern P1 or P2 is selected.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S1703 that it is not the 15R big hit (NO in S1703), that is, if it is the 2R fourth big hit (short hit), the table for the 2R big hit in the non-time saving state (the variation pattern table shown in FIG. 9) A variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value with reference to the non-time saving state and the portion corresponding to the short hit (S1706). Specifically, the variation pattern P3 is selected.

  In the special figure 1 variation pattern selection process, even if it is determined that the big hit flag is ON in S1712 shown in FIG. 29 (YES in S1712), the type of the big hit is 15R big hit (15R first big hit, 15R first hit). It is determined whether it is 2 big hits or 15R third big hit) (S1713). As a result, if it is a 15R big hit (long hit) (YES in S1713), the 15R big hit table in the time saving state (the portion corresponding to the time saving state and the long hit in the variation pattern table shown in FIG. 9) is referred to. Then, a variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value (S1714). Specifically, the variation pattern P13 or P14 is selected.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S1713 that it is not the 15R big hit (NO in S1713), that is, if it is the 2R fourth big hit (short hit), the 2R big hit table in the time saving state (the time saving in the variation pattern table shown in FIG. 9). The change pattern is selected based on the change pattern random number counter value with reference to the state and the portion corresponding to the short hit (S1715). Specifically, the variation pattern P15 is selected.

  In this special figure 1 variation pattern selection process, after a variation pattern is selected, other processes shown in FIG. 28 are performed (S1705), and this process ends. In the other processing (S1705), a fluctuation pattern specification command (a fluctuation pattern specification command corresponding to the special figure 1) according to the selected fluctuation pattern is set in the output buffer of the RAM. The set variation pattern designation command is included in a variation start command described later, and sent to the sub-control board 90 by output processing (S201).

[Special figure 1 random number shift processing]
As shown in FIG. 30, in the special figure 1 random number shift processing (S1209), first, the special figure 1 reserved sphere number is decremented by 1 (S1801). Next, the storage locations of the various counter values in the first special figure holding storage unit are shifted down by one (S1802). Then, “0” is set in the highest address space of the first special figure reservation storage unit, that is, the RAM area corresponding to the fourth special figure reservation (when the upper limit number is stored) Is cleared to 0 (S1803), and this process ends.

  After the special figure 1 random number shift processing (S1209) is executed, the special figure 1 change start processing (S1210) of FIG. 22 is executed. In the special figure 1 change start process (S1210), the special figure operation status is set to “2”, the change start command is set in the output buffer of the RAM, and the change display of the first special symbol is started.

[Special symbol change processing]
As shown in FIG. 31, in the special symbol variation processing (S1104), first, the variation time of the special symbol (the variation time determined according to the variation pattern selected in S1203 or S1208 in FIG. 22, see FIG. 9). It is determined whether or not it has elapsed (S1901). If it is determined that the fluctuation time has not elapsed (NO in S1901), the process ends. Thus, the variable display of the special symbol is continued.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the fluctuation time has elapsed (YES in S1901), a fluctuation stop command is set (S1902). Then, it is determined whether or not the probable variable flag is ON (S1903). If it is ON (YES in S1903), the probable variable counter is decremented by 1 (S1904), and whether or not the value of the probable variable counter is "0". Is determined (S1905). If it is determined in step S1905 that the probability change counter is “0”, the probability change flag is turned off, and the process proceeds to step S1907. On the other hand, if it is determined that the probable change flag is not ON (NO in S1903) or if the probable change counter is not “0” (NO in S1905), the process proceeds to S1907.

  Then, in S1907, it is determined whether or not the time saving flag is ON (S1907), and if it is determined that the time saving flag is ON (YES in S1907), the number of times of display of the change of the special symbol executed during the time saving state is counted. The value of the time-saving counter is decremented by 1 (S1908), and it is determined whether or not the value of the time-saving counter is "0" (S1909). If "0" (YES in S1909), the time-saving flag is turned off. (S1910), the process proceeds to S1911. If it is determined that the time reduction flag is not ON (NO in S1907), or if it is determined that the value of the time reduction counter is not “0” (NO in S1909), the process proceeds to S1911. In S1911, the special figure operation status is set to "3" (S1911). Then, other processing such as stopping the display of the change of the special symbol with a result corresponding to the determination result of the special symbol success / failure determination random number and the big hit type determination random number is performed (S1912), and this processing ends.

[Special design confirmation process]
As shown in FIG. 32, in the special symbol determination process (S1106), first, it is determined whether or not the big hit flag is ON (S2001). If the big hit flag is ON (YES in S2001), then the type of big hit is 15R big hit (15R first big hit, 15R second big hit, 15th big hit, and 15R fifth big hit). Is determined (S2002). Then, if it is a 15R big hit (that is, if the long hit flag is ON), a round to be executed during the big hit game (in the mode of opening once per round, one round is from opening to closing of the special winning opening). The value of the round counter that counts the number of times is set to “15”, and the opening pattern of the special winning opening (the first special winning opening 30 or the second special winning opening 35) (see FIG. 6), the 15R first In the case of a big hit, an open pattern for a 15R first big hit, in a 15R second big hit, an open pattern for a 15R second big hit, in a 15R third big hit, an open pattern for a 15R third big hit, and in the 15R fifth big hit If so, an open pattern for the 15R fifth big hit is set, and if it is a 15R sixth big hit, an open pattern for the 15R sixth big hit is set (S2003).

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S2002 that it is not the 15R big hit (that is, if the short hit flag is ON), the big hit type is 2R fourth big hit, so the value of the round counter is set to “2” and As an opening pattern of the winning opening (the first winning opening 30 or the second winning opening 35), an opening pattern for the 2R fourth big hit (see FIG. 6) is set (S2004).

  After the processing of S2003 or S2004 is completed, a jackpot opening command is set to start a jackpot game (S2005), an opening effect of the jackpot game is started (S2006), and the special figure operation status is set to “4”. Yes (S2007).

  If it is determined in S2001 that the big hit flag is not ON (NO in S2001), it is determined whether the small hit flag is ON (S2008). As a result, if the small hit flag is ON (YES in S2008), the value of the small hit opening counter for counting the number of times the big winning opening (the second big winning opening 35) is opened during the small hit game is set to “2”. In addition, an opening pattern for small hits (see FIG. 6) is set as the opening pattern of the special winning opening (the second special winning opening 35) (S2009). Then, in order to start the small hitting game, an opening command for the small hitting is set (S2010), the opening effect of the small hitting game is started (S2011), and the special map operation status is set to "5" (S2012). . If the small hit flag is not ON in S2008 (NO in S2008), neither the big hit game nor the small hit game is started, so the special figure operation status is set to “1” and the process is terminated.

[Special electric accessory processing 1 (big hit game)]
As shown in FIG. 33, in the special electric accessory processing 1 (S1108), first, it is determined whether or not the probable change flag is ON (S2101). When it is determined that the probable change flag is ON (YES in S2101), the probable change flag is turned OFF (S2101). S2102). Further, it is determined whether or not the time saving flag is ON (S2103). If it is determined that the time saving flag is ON (YES in S2103), the time saving flag is turned OFF (S2104). That is, during the execution of the big hit game, the state is controlled to the low probability state and the non-time saving state. In the present embodiment, since the low base state is always in the non-working time state, the low probability low base state is controlled during the execution of the big hit game.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the big hit end flag is ON (S2105). The big hit end flag is a flag indicating that all the opening of the big winning ports (the first big winning port 30 and the second big winning port 35) in the big hit game has ended (the big hit game has ended). If the big hit end flag is not ON (NO in S2105), it is determined whether or not the special winning opening (the first special winning opening 30 or the second special winning opening 35) is being opened (S2106). If it is not open (NO in S2106), it is determined whether or not it is time to open the special winning opening (the first special winning opening 30 or the second special winning opening 35), that is, the opening time of the big hit has elapsed. Then, it is determined whether it is time to start the first round or whether it is time to start the next round (next opening) after the interval time between rounds has elapsed (S2107). This is determined on the basis of the special winning opening opening pattern set for each big hit type described above. For example, before the start of the first round, the determination is made based on whether or not it is time to finish the opening period and execute the first opening process of the first round. If the first round has already been started, the determination is made based on whether or not the previous round has ended and a predetermined interval period has ended. Note that a round is simply referred to as “R”, and is also referred to as “round game”.

  If the determination result in S2107 is NO, the process ends. On the other hand, if the decision result in the step S2107 is YES, it is determined whether or not the round to be executed corresponds to any one of the first round and the second round, that is, whether or not the round is the V round (S2108). ). This may be determined using the value of the round counter for each big hit type, or may be determined by providing a round counter for counting the number of rounds to be executed separately. If the round to be executed is not the V round (NO in S2108), that is, if it is any of the 3 to 15 rounds, the process proceeds to S2110, and the first big round is performed according to the opening pattern according to the type of big hit (see FIG. 6). In order to open the winning opening 30, the first big winning device 31 is operated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the round to be executed is the V round (the first round or the second round) (YES in S2108), the processing proceeds to S2110 after performing the V validity period setting processing (S2109), and the type of the big hit is determined. The second big winning device 36 is operated so as to open the second big winning opening 35 in accordance with the opening pattern (see FIG. 6) corresponding to. When opening a special winning opening (the first special winning opening 30 or the second special winning opening 35), that is, when starting a round, a round start command of a corresponding round is set. For example, a round start command that can specify the round to be started is set, such as "1R start command" for the start of the first round and "2R start command" for the start of the second round. The set round start command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 90 by the output processing of S201.

  In the V validity period setting process (S2109), the specific area sensor 39a detects the game ball during the opening and closing of the second special winning opening 35 in the V round (one round or two rounds in the present embodiment). Is set to the period that is determined to be valid. In the present embodiment, the other period (including during the small hit and when the special game is not executed) is set as a period (invalid period) in which the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 39a is determined to be invalid. I have. To determine that the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 39a is valid, the V flag is turned on based on the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 39a (S2401 to S2403 of the specific area sensor detection process described later). That is, determining that the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 39a is invalid means that the V flag is not set to ON even if the game ball is detected by the specific area sensor 39a.

  Here, at the timing when the game ball is detected by the specific area sensor 39a and the V flag is turned on, the game state display 46 is set to a predetermined display mode, and the game state after the end of the big hit game becomes a high probability state. Notify. Specifically, the game state display 46 is configured by three LEDs “a1a2a3”. In the present embodiment, in the normal state (low-probability state), the display mode is “a1a2a3 □” (for example, □: off, Δ: on). At the timing when the game ball is detected by the specific area sensor 39a during the big hit game and the V flag is turned on, the display mode is set to "a1 {a2 {a3}". Then, when the big hit game ends and the game state is set to the high probability state, the display mode is set to "a1a2a3". Further, the lighting control timing of the game state display 46 is not limited to such timing, and during the big hit game, the display mode of “a1a2a3 □” is maintained even if the game ball passes the specific area. The display mode may be “a1 ■ a2 ■ a3 ■” at the timing of transition to the high probability state after the end of the big hit game, and “a1「 a2 □ a3 □ ”at the timing of transition from the high probability state to the low probability state. .

  That is, in the specific area sensor detection processing (S208) described later, the V flag is turned ON only when V passing (the passing of the game ball to the specific area 39) during the V valid period, and the V flag is turned off (V invalid period). The V flag is not turned on at the time of V passage detection (middle). When the V flag is ON, the probability change flag is turned ON, that is, the game state after the big hit game is set to the high probability state (see the game state setting process described later). By doing so, the V flag is not turned on based on the passage of V due to fraud, that is, the state is not set to a high probability state illegally.

  Also, if there is a V pass in the V round of the big hit game (1R or 2R), the game state after the end of the big hit game is set to the high probability state, but even if there is a V pass during the small hit game, If the gaming state before the small hitting game is the normal state, the gaming state after the small hitting game is also set to the normal state, and if the gaming state before the small hitting game is the high probability state, the game state after the small hitting game is ended. The game state is also set to the high probability state. In other words, the probability of the success / failure determination before and after the small hit game is not changed.

  In the present embodiment, in the V valid period setting process (S2109), the period (valid period) in which the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 39a is determined to be valid even in the case of the 15R second and third big hits is set. However, as another mode, in the case of the 15R second and third hits, the validity period may not be set in the V round. That is, in the case of the 15R second and third big hits, the V round may be set as the invalid period. In the big hit game related to the 15R second and third big hits, since the opening time of the second big winning opening 35 is set to an extremely short time of 0.1 second, the game ball enters the second big winning opening 35. Although the possibility is extremely low, if the invalid period is set, the V flag will not be turned on even if the ball is hit. Thus, it is possible to prevent the V flag from being illegally turned ON or the V flag being turned ON due to rare ball entry. In the present embodiment, the first round and the second round are defined as V rounds, and the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 39a is effective in the V round. However, the location of the V round is not limited to this.

  If the special winning opening (the first special winning opening 30 or the second special winning opening 35) is being opened in S2106 (YES in S2106), the number of balls entered into the special winning opening in that round is the prescribed maximum number of balls. It is determined whether or not the number has reached (10 pieces per round in this embodiment) (S2111). If the prescribed winning number has not been reached (NO in S2111), it is determined whether it is time to close the special winning opening (timing), that is, a predetermined opening time after opening the special winning opening (see FIG. 6). It is determined whether or not has elapsed (S2112). If the opening time of the special winning opening has not elapsed (NO in S2112), the process ends.

  On the other hand, when the number of entered balls has reached (YES in S2111) or when the opening time of the special winning opening has elapsed (YES in S2112), that is, one of the two round end conditions is satisfied. In this case, the special winning opening (the first special winning opening 30 or the second special winning opening 35) is closed (S2113). Then, the value of the round counter is decremented by 1 (S2114), and it is determined whether or not the value of the round counter is “0” (S2115). If it is determined that it is not “0” (NO in S2115), the process ends to start the next round. When closing the special winning opening (the first special winning opening 30 or the second special winning opening 35), that is, when ending the round, a round end command of the corresponding round is set. For example, a round end command that can specify the round to be ended is set, such as "1R end command" for the end of the first round and "2R end command" for the end of the second round. The set round end command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 90 by the output processing of S201. The round end command is transmitted at the end of a round excluding the last round of the jackpot game, that is, when it is determined in S2115 that the value of the round counter is not “0”. For example, if the number of rounds of the jackpot game to be executed is a 15R jackpot game, a round end command is transmitted until the end of 14R, but not transmitted at the end of 15R. This is because, at the end of the last round, an ending command to be set in the processing of S2116 described later is transmitted.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the value of the round counter is “0” (YES in S2115), a jackpot ending command is set as a jackpot ending process for ending the jackpot game (S2116), and a jackpot ending effect is started. (S2117). Then, the big hit end flag is set (S2118), and the process ends. The round counter is set to “0” when the opening of the special winning opening is executed 15 times in the case of a long hit (15R big hit), and is opened twice in the case of a short hit (2R big hit). When executed, it becomes "0".

  When it is determined in S2105 that the big hit end flag is ON (YES in S2105), since the last round has been completed, it is determined whether or not the execution time (ending time) of the big hit ending effect has elapsed. (S2119), if the ending time has not elapsed (NO in S2119), the process ends. On the other hand, if the ending time has elapsed (YES in S2119), the big hit end flag is turned off (S2120), and a game state setting process (S2121) described later is performed. Then, the big hit flag is turned off (S2122), the special figure operation status is set to "1" (S2123), and the process is terminated. As a result, in the next interruption processing, the special symbol standby processing (S1102) is executed again as the special figure operation processing (S207). It can be said that the game control microcomputer 81 that executes the special electric auditors product process 1 (S1108) functions as “special game execution means”.

[Game state setting process]
As shown in FIG. 34, in the gaming state setting process (S2121), first, it is determined whether or not the V flag is ON (S2201). The V flag is a flag that is turned on in a specific area sensor detection process (FIG. 36) described later. If the V flag is ON (YES in S2201), the probable variable flag is turned on (S2202), the probable variable counter is set to “100” (S2203), the V flag is turned off (S2204), and the Proceed to processing. On the other hand, if the V flag is OFF (NO in S2201), the process proceeds to S2205 without turning on the probable change flag. That is, in the present pachinko gaming machine 1, it is determined whether or not to set the gaming state after the end of the big hit game to the high probability state based on whether or not the V flag is ON in the gaming state setting processing. .

  In S2205, it is determined whether or not the completed big hit game (big hit game executed this time) is a 15R big hit. Then, when it is determined that the 15R big hit is (YES in S2205), it is determined whether or not the 15R big hit is the 15R third big hit (S2206). If it is the 15R third big hit (YES in S2206), it is left as it is. If the processing is not completed and the 15R third big hit is not reached, that is, if it is any of the 15R first, second and fifth big hits (NO in S2206), the time reduction flag is turned ON (S2207), and the time reduction counter is set to "100". Is set (S2208), and the process ends. Here, if the current big hit game is related to the 15R first big hit or the 15R fifth big hit, during the big hit game, the game ball passes through the specific area 39 (V passing) and the V flag is turned on. Since it is supposed to be present (YES in S2201), the game state after the end of the big hit game in this case is a high-precision high base state. In addition, if the current big hit game is related to the 15R second big hit, the V flag should not be ON without passing V during the big hit game (NO in S2201). Is in a low-probability high base state. Also, if the current big hit game is related to the 15R third big hit, since the V flag should not be ON without passing V during the big hit game (NO in S2201), after the big hit game in this case ends Is a low-probability low-base state.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S2205 that the jackpot game that has been completed (the jackpot game executed this time) is not a 15R jackpot, that is, a 2R fourth jackpot (NO in S2205), the gaming state before the start of the current jackpot game, It is determined whether the gaming state at the time of the 2R fourth big hit is the time reduction state (S2209). If it is determined that the game state is not the time reduction state (NO in S2209), the processing is performed without turning on the time reduction flag. Finish. As a result, if the V flag has not been turned on in the current big hit game (NO in S2201), the game state after the end of the big hit game becomes a low-probability low base state, and the V flag is turned on in the current big hit game. In this case (YES in S2201), the game state after the end of the big hit game is a high-precision low base state.

  On the other hand, in S2209, when it is determined that the gaming state at the time of the 2R fourth big hit is the time saving state (YES in S2209), the time saving flag is turned ON (S2207), and “100” is set in the time saving counter. (S2208), and ends the process. As a result, if the V flag has not been turned on in the current big hit game (NO in S2201), the game state after the end of the big hit game becomes the low-precision high base state, and the V flag is turned on in the current big hit game. In this case (YES in S2201), the game state after the end of the big hit game is a high-precision high base state.

  In the high-accuracy high-base state, the low-accuracy high-base state, and the high-accuracy low-base state, any of the conditions that the special symbol fluctuates 100 times and that the next big hit occurs. It ends when it is established.

  In addition, the processing (S2209) of determining whether the game state before the big hit game related to the 2R fourth big hit is the time saving state is performed because the operation states of the time saving function and the high base function before and after the big hit game are changed to the small hit. This is to make it the same as the state (condition) when the error occurs. If these operating states are different between the case of the 2R fourth big hit and the case of the small hit, even if it is difficult to recognize which hit in the opening pattern of the special winning opening, the subsequent game state (time saving function and This is because, depending on the operation state of the high base function), it is possible to easily determine which one is hit. This makes it difficult to discriminate between the 2R fourth big hit and the small hit based on the opening pattern of the special winning opening, and also makes it difficult to determine the subsequent time saving function or the high base generating function operating state.

[Special electric accessory processing 2 (small hit game)]
As shown in FIG. 35, in the special electric accessory processing 2 (S1109), first, it is determined whether or not the small hit end flag is ON (S2301). The small hit end flag is a flag indicating that the opening of the second big winning opening 35 has all been completed in the small hit game. If the small hit end flag is not ON (NO in S2301), it is determined whether or not the second special winning opening 35 is being opened (S2302). If it is not being opened (NO in S2302), it is determined whether or not it is time to open the special winning opening (the first special winning opening 30 or the second special winning opening 35), that is, the opening time of the small hit It is determined whether or not the time has elapsed to start the first opening, or whether or not the time of the interval between a plurality of times of opening has elapsed and the time to start the next opening has come (S2303). If the decision result in S2303 is NO, the process is terminated as it is. On the other hand, if the determination result in S2303 is YES, the V invalid period setting process (S2304) is performed, and the process advances to S2305 to open the second big winning opening 35 according to the small hit opening pattern (see FIG. 6). The second big winning device 36 is operated for the purpose.

  In the V invalid period setting process (S2304), the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 39a is invalidated during the opening of the second special winning opening 35 and for a few seconds after the closing of the second special winning opening 35 in the small hitting game. Set the period for judgment. In the present embodiment, the period other than the period set as the valid period in the above-described V valid period setting process (S2109) is an invalid period. Therefore, in this V invalid period setting processing, it is confirmed whether the valid period is set, that is, whether the invalid period is set. Specifically, it is checked whether the V timer (provided in the RAM of the main control board 80) for measuring the elapse of the V valid period by countdown is set to "0" (that is, the state without the valid period). I do. If the V timer is not "0", "0" is set in the V timer. Note that the V timer may be set to "0" without confirming whether the V timer is "0", that is, the V timer may be set to a state without a valid period. Thereby, even if there is V passing during the small hitting game, if the gaming state before the start of the small hitting game is the normal state, the game state after the end of the small hitting game does not shift to the high probability state. In this embodiment, since the period other than the period set as the valid period in the V valid period setting process (S2109) is an invalid period, the process of S2304 may be omitted.

  If the second special winning opening 35 is being opened in S2302 (YES in S2302), the number of balls entering the second special winning opening 35 during the two openings, that is, the game balls entered in the two openings. It is determined whether or not the number obtained by adding all has reached the prescribed maximum number of entered balls (10 in this embodiment) (S2306). If the prescribed number of balls has not been reached (NO in S2306), it is determined whether it is time to close the second special winning opening 35, that is, a predetermined opening time after opening the second special winning opening 35 (FIG. 6). (See S2307). If the opening time of the second special winning opening 35 has not elapsed (NO in S2307), the process ends.

  On the other hand, if the number of balls entering the second special winning opening 35 during the two openings has reached the specified number of balls (YES in S2306), the second large winning opening 35 is closed (S2314). , To the small hit end processing of S2311. On the other hand, when it is determined in S2307 that the opening time of the second special winning opening 35 has elapsed (YES in S2307), the second special winning opening 35 is closed (S2308). Then, the value of the small hit open counter is decremented by 1 (S2309), and it is determined whether the value of the small hit open counter is "0" (S2310). If it is determined that the value is not “0” in S2310 (NO in S2310), the process ends to start the next release.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the value is “0” in S2310 (YES in S2310), the flow proceeds to the small hit end processing in S2311. In S2311, a small hit ending command is set (S2311) and a small hit ending effect is started as a small hit ending process for ending the small hit game (S2312). Then, the small hit end flag is set (S2313), and the process ends. The small hit opening counter becomes "0" when the second big winning opening 35 is opened twice.

  If the small hit end flag is ON in S2301 (YES in S2301), it is determined whether or not the time for the small hit ending has elapsed since the two opening operations have been completed (S2315). If has not elapsed (NO in S2315), the process ends. On the other hand, if the ending time has elapsed (YES in S2315), the small hit end flag is turned off (S2316), the small hit flag is turned off (S2317), and the special figure operation status is set to "1". Set (S2318) and end the process. As a result, in the next interruption processing, the special symbol standby processing (S1102) is executed again as the special figure operation processing (S207).

  Note that, at the start of the small hitting game, the probability change flag and the time saving flag are not switched from ON to OFF. At the end of the small hitting game, the game state setting process (S2121, FIG. 36) is not performed. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the gaming state is not changed before and after the execution of the small hitting game. It can be said that the game control microcomputer 81 executing the special electric auditors process 2 (S1109) functions as "small profit special game execution means".

[Specific area sensor detection processing]
As shown in FIG. 11, the game control microcomputer 81 performs a specific area sensor detection process (S208) following the special figure operation process (S207). As shown in FIG. 36, in the specific area sensor detection processing (S208), first, it is determined whether or not a game ball has been detected by the specific area sensor 39a (S2401), and if it is determined that there is no detection (NO in S2401). ), And terminate the process. On the other hand, if it is determined in S2401 that there is a detection (YES in S2401), it is determined whether or not it is during the V validity period (S2402). The V validity period is a period set in the V validity period setting process (S2109) in the special electric auditors process 1 (S1108). In this embodiment, the V validity period is set to the first round and the second round in the big hit game.

  If it is determined in S2402 that the V validity period is in progress (YES in S2402), the V flag is turned ON (S2403), and whether or not the currently executing big hit game is a 2R big hit (2R fourth big hit) is determined. Is determined (S2404). If it is determined that the hit is not a 2R hit (NO in S2404), that is, if it is a 15R hit, a first V passing command is set (S2405), and the process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined that it is a 2R big hit (YES in S2404), the second V passing command is set (S2406), and the process ends. The CPU of the main control board 80 transmits the V-pass command to the sub-control board 90 at a predetermined timing, and the sub-control board 90 performs a V-pass effect such as a display effect or a sound effect according to the type of the received V-pass command. Execute.

  If it is determined in S2402 that the V validity period is not in effect (NO in S2402), the third V passing command is set without turning on the V flag (S2407), and the process ends. The first V-pass command is a command for causing the sub-control board 90 to perform the V-pass notification control. On the other hand, the second V passing command and the third V passing command are commands for preventing the sub-control board 90 from performing the V passing notification control in principle. The game control microcomputer 81 executes the specific area sensor detection processing (S208) and the V validity period setting processing (S2109) to switch the validity / invalidity of the passing of the game ball to the specific area 39. It functions as (specific area state switching means).

[Reserved ball count processing]
As shown in FIG. 11, the game control microcomputer 81 performs the reserved ball number processing (S209) following the specific area sensor detection processing (S208). As shown in FIG. 37, in the reserved ball count processing (S209), first, the special figure 1 reserved ball count, the special figure 2 reserved ball count, and the normal symbol reserved ball count stored in the RAM of the main control board 80 are read. (S2501). Next, the data of the number of reserved balls (a reserved ball number command for transmitting the reserved ball number information to the sub-control board 90) is set in the output buffer of the RAM (S2502). The data relating to the number of retained balls (reserved ball number command) is output by the output process (S201) in the next interruption process (S105), and the data relating to the retained ball number (reserved ball number command) is output for each interruption process. (S2502) and output processing (S201) are sequentially performed.

  When the sub-control unit 90 receives the reserved ball count command and determines that the number of special figure reserved balls has increased or decreased based on the received reserved ball count command, the sub-control unit 90 displays the first image display device 7 accordingly. The display contents of the effect hold display area (first effect hold display area 9c, second effect hold display area 9d) on the screen 7a are updated. Specifically, for example, when the number of special figure 1 reserved balls increases by one from “3” to “4”, the first effect reservation 9a corresponding to the increased number of special figure 1 reserved balls “4” is added. It is additionally displayed in the first effect suspension display area 9c. When the number of special figure 1 reserved balls decreases from “2” to “1” by 1 (that is, when the first special figure reserved is exhausted), the left end of the first effect reserved display area 9c (special figure 1 reserved) The first effect hold 9a displayed at the position corresponding to the number of balls "1" (see FIG. 3) is deleted or moved to the variable hold display area (not shown) and displayed. The first effect holding 9a displayed in the first effect holding display area 9c is moved (shifted) to the left by one. On the other hand, the display contents of the second effect hold 9b (second special figure hold) can be updated similarly to the first effect hold 9a (first special figure hold).

  The data of the number of special figure reserved balls when the number of special figure reserved balls is added, that is, the data of the number of special figure reserved balls accompanying the occurrence of a starting ball (starting winning), is included in the above-mentioned starting ball command. Alternatively, the command may be set in the output buffer together with the ball entry command indicating the number of special figure reserved balls after the addition (after the start ball entry). In addition, the data of the number of reserved balls when the number of reserved special figure balls is subtracted, that is, the data of the number of special figure reserved balls accompanying the start of the change of the special symbol (exhaustion of the reserved special figure), is transmitted to the above-described change start command. It is also possible to include in the output buffer together with the change start command a reserved ball count command indicating the number of special figure reserved balls after subtraction (after the special figure reserved digestion).

[Power-off monitoring process]
As shown in FIG. 11, the game control microcomputer 81 performs a power-off monitoring process (S210) following the pending ball count process (S209). As shown in FIG. 38, in the power-off monitoring process (S210), first, it is determined whether or not a power-off signal has been input (S2601), and if there is no input (NO in S2601), the process ends. On the other hand, if there is a power-off signal input (YES in S2601), the current state of the gaming machine (whether it is probable, whether it is a hit game, the number of pending balls, and the number of remaining fluctuations ) Is stored in the RAM (S2602), the power-off flag is turned on (S2603), and thereafter, loop processing is performed without returning to interrupt processing (S105).

[Sub-control main processing]
Next, the operation of the effect control microcomputer 91 will be described with reference to FIGS. Note that counters, flags, statuses, buffers, and the like that appear in the description of the operation of the effect control microcomputer 91 are provided in the RAM of the sub-control board 90 (sub-control unit). When the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, the effect control microcomputer 91 provided on the sub-control board 90 reads out the sub-control main processing program shown in FIG. 39 from the ROM of the sub-control board 90 and executes it. As shown in the figure, in the sub-control main process, first, a CPU initialization process is performed (S4001). In the CPU initialization processing (S4001), stack setting, constant setting, CPU 92 setting, setting of SIO, PIO, CTC (controller for interrupt time), etc., resetting of various flags, status and counter, and the like are performed.

  Subsequently, in S4002, it is determined whether the power-off signal is ON and the contents of the RAM of the sub-control board 90 are normal (S4002). As a result, when it is determined that it is not normal (NO in S4002), the RAM of the sub-control board 90 is initialized (S4003), and the process proceeds to S4004. On the other hand, if it is determined in S4002 that it is normal (YES in S4002), the process proceeds to S4004 without initializing the RAM of the sub-control board 90. That is, when the power-off signal is not ON, or when the contents of the RAM are not normal even when the power-off signal is ON (NO in S4002), the RAM of the sub-control board 90 is initialized (S4003). If the power-off signal is turned on due to a power failure or the like, but the contents of the RAM are normally maintained (YES in S4002), the RAM is not initialized. Initializing the RAM resets various flags, statuses, and counter values. Note that the processing of S4001 to S4003 is executed only once (when the power is turned on) after the power is turned on, and is not executed thereafter. In the present embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 91 also performs the same process as the power-off monitoring process (S210) by the game control microcomputer 81 shown in FIG. 11, and the power-off signal is turned on due to a power failure or the like. Then, the data related to the effect control at that time is stored in the RAM of the sub-control board 90. In other words, the data relating to the effect control at the time of power failure such as a power failure is backed up. For this reason, at the time of power-on (when power is restored) after power is restored after a power failure such as a power failure, unless the RAM of the sub-control board 90 is initialized (S4003), the effect control by the effect control microcomputer 91 is performed. Returns to the state before the power failure occurred.

  In S4004, the interrupt is prohibited. Next, a random number seed update process is executed (S4005). In the random number seed update processing (S4005), the values of various effect determination random number counters are updated. The updated random number counter value is sequentially stored in a predetermined update value storage area (not shown) of the RAM of the sub-control board 90. In addition, the random number for effect determination includes a random number for determining a variable effect to determine a mode of the variable effect to be executed (variable effect pattern), a random number for announcement effect determination for determining a notice effect, and an effect symbol for determining an effect symbol to be stopped and displayed. There are random numbers for determination. The method of updating the random numbers can be the same as the method of updating the random numbers performed by the main control board 80 described above. At the time of updating, instead of adding random numbers one by one, two may be added. The effect determination random number is acquired at a predetermined timing. The timing may be, for example, when a control signal (start-in ball command) notifying that there is a starting ball is transmitted from the main control board 80, or when the control signal (notifying the start of fluctuation) from the main control board 80 is transmitted. (A change start command) is transmitted, or a change effect pattern described later is determined. The storage location of the obtained effect determination random number is a predetermined random number counter value storage area (not shown) of the RAM of the sub-control board 90.

  Here, the fluctuation effect is the above-described symbol fluctuation game effect. The variable effects include various effects (effects during the variable display) that can be executed over the entire period from the start to the end of the special symbol variable display. For example, the fluctuation display and reach display (reach effect) of the effect symbol 8 executed on the display screen of the image display device during the fluctuation display of the special symbol, a notice display (advance effect) related to the change display of the effect symbol 8 and the like. Is equivalent to a variable effect (symbol changing game effect). Also, during the fluctuation display of the effect design 8, the movable effect in which the movable decorative member 14 operates as a part of the reach effect, the notice effect, and the like, the sound effect in which a predetermined sound effect is output, and the light emitted by the predetermined illumination member. When an effect or the like is executed, each effect such as a movable effect is also included in the variable effect (symbol changing game effect).

  When the random number seed update process (S4005) ends, a command transmission process is executed (S4006). In the command transmission processing, various commands (control signals) stored in an output buffer (also referred to as a “sub output buffer”) in the RAM of the sub control board 90 are transmitted to the image control board 100, the sound control board 106, and the lamp. It is transmitted to the control board 107. Each control board (each control unit) having received the command uses various effect devices (image display devices 7, 71, speaker 67, board lamp 5, frame lamp 66, movable decorative member 14, etc.) according to the received command. Various game effects (symbol change game effects, special game effects, etc.).

  Next, an interrupt is permitted in S4007 (S4007), and thereafter, S4004 to S4007 are looped. While the interruption is permitted, the reception interruption processing (S4008), the 2 ms timer interruption processing (S4009), and the 10 ms timer interruption processing (S4010) can be executed. By executing these control processes, display control (effect display control) of various effect images such as effect symbols on each display screen (effect display unit) of the first image display device 7 and the second image display device 71, It is possible to control the lighting of various lamps, control the operation of the movable decorative member, control the sound output from a speaker, and the like.

[Reception interrupt processing]
In the reception interrupt processing (S4008), as shown in FIG. 40, whether or not the strobe signal (STB signal) is ON, that is, the strobe signal sent from the main control board 80 is input to the external INT input of the effect control microcomputer 91. It is determined whether or not an input has been made to the unit (S4101). If it is determined in S4101 that the strobe signal is not ON (NO in S4101), the process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined in S4101 that the strobe signal is ON (YES in S4101), various commands transmitted from the main control board 80 are stored in the RAM of the sub-control board 90 (S4102), and the process ends. This reception interruption processing (S4008) is processing executed prior to other interruption processing (S4009, S4010).

[2ms timer interrupt processing]
The 2 ms timer interrupt process (S4009) is a process executed each time an interrupt pulse having a cycle of 2 msec is input to the sub-control board 90. As shown in FIG. 41, in the 2 ms timer interrupt processing (S4009), first, input processing for creating switch data (edge data and level data) based on the detection signals from the effect button detection switches 63c and 63d is performed (S4201). . Subsequently, a lamp data output process for outputting lamp data created by a 10 ms timer interrupt process described later is performed (S4202). Next, drive data output processing for outputting drive data for driving the movable decorative member 14 (electric drive source) is performed (S4203). This drive data is also created by a 10 ms timer interrupt process described later. Then, a watchdog timer process for resetting the watchdog timer is performed (S4204).

[10ms timer interrupt processing]
The 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4010) is a process executed each time an interrupt pulse having a period of 10 msec is input to the sub-control board 90. As shown in FIG. 42, in the 10 ms timer interrupt processing (S4010), first, a later-described received command analysis processing (S4302) is performed. Next, a switch status acquisition process of storing the switch data created in the 2 ms timer interrupt process as the switch data for the 10 ms timer interrupt process in the RAM of the sub control board 90 is performed (S4303), and the switch stored in the switch status acquisition process is performed. A switch process for setting the display contents and the like of the display screen 7a based on the data is performed (S4304). Thereafter, lamp data (data for controlling lighting of the panel lamp 5 and the frame lamp 66) is created, drive data (data for controlling the operation of the movable decorative member 14) is created, and the effect determination random number is updated. Then, other processing such as the execution is performed (S4305).

[Receive command analysis processing]
As shown in FIG. 43, in the received command analysis processing (S4302), first, it is determined whether or not a start ball entry command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4395), and it is determined that a start ball entry command has not been received. If it has been performed (NO in S4395), the process proceeds to S4401, and if it is determined that the start entry command has been received (YES in S4395), the effect hold information storage process (S4400) is performed, and the process proceeds to S4401.

  The effect hold information storage process (S4400) is a process for storing various information (pre-judgment result, big hit type determination disturbance) included in the start ball entry command (special figure 1 start ball input command or special figure 2 start ball input command) received in S4395. The game information such as a numerical value, a fluctuation pattern random number value, etc.) is determined according to the type of the special symbol (the first special symbol, the second special symbol) and the number of special figure reserved balls at the time of transmitting / receiving the start ball entry command (when generating the command). Are stored in a predetermined effect suspension information storage area of the RAM of the sub control board 90 in a shift memory format. For example, when the received start ball entry command is a special figure 1 start ball entry command corresponding to the reserved ball number “4” of the special figure 1, the pre-judgment result and the hit type included in the special figure 1 start ball entry command And the like are stored as special figure 1 effect suspension information in an area corresponding to the number of reservations 4 in the special figure 1 effect suspension information storage area. The effect holding information stored in this way can be used for executing various effects such as a symbol-changing game effect, a notice effect, and an effect mode. The storage contents (effect hold information) of the effect hold information storage area in the sub control board 90 are stored in the special figure hold storage section (first special figure hold storage section, second special figure) in the main control board (main control section) 80 described above. This is the same as the storage content (acquisition information) of the hold storage unit). For this reason, the effect suspension information storage area of the sub-control board 90 can also be said to be “acquired information storage means”.

  Next, in S4401, it is determined whether a change start command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4401). As a result, when it is determined that the fluctuation start command has been received (YES in S4401), a fluctuation effect start process (S4402) described below is performed, and the process proceeds to S4406, where it is determined that the fluctuation start command has not been received. (NO in S4401), the process proceeds to S4406 without performing the variable effect start process.

  In S4406, it is determined whether or not a fluctuation stop command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4406). If it is determined that the fluctuation stop command has been received (YES in S4406), the effect symbol 8 is stopped and displayed to produce a fluctuation effect. Is performed (S4407). In the variable effect ending process (S4407), a variable effect end command for stopping and displaying the effect symbol 8 and ending the variable effect is set in the sub output buffer. When the set variable effect end command is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the image control microcomputer 101 causes the effect symbol displayed on the display screen 7a of the first image display device 7 to change. 8 is stopped and displayed, and the variable effect (symbol variable game effect) is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined in S4406 that the fluctuation stop command has not been received (NO in S4406), the process proceeds to S4408 without performing the fluctuation effect ending process.

  In S4408, it is determined whether a big hit game-related command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4408). Here, the big hit game-related command is a command transmitted from the main control board 80 in executing the big hit game. In the present embodiment, an opening command transmitted at the start of a big hit game (occurrence of a big hit), a round start command transmitted at the start of a round, a round end command transmitted at the end of a round, and transmitted at the end of a big hit game The ending command or the like corresponds to the big hit game-related command. In S4408, it is determined whether or not any of these jackpot game-related commands has been received. If the command has been received (YES in S4408), a jackpot game-related effect processing (S4409) is performed, and the process proceeds to S4412. If it has not been received (NO in S4408), the process proceeds to S4412 without performing the jackpot game-related effect processing (S4409).

  In the jackpot game-related effect processing (S4409), for example, if the received command is an opening command, an opening effect command designating an opening effect according to the type of jackpot specified based on the command is set in the sub output buffer. If the command is a round start command, a round effect command that specifies a round effect according to the round specified based on the command is set in the sub output buffer. An ending effect command for specifying an ending effect according to the type is set in the sub output buffer. When the various effect commands related to the set jackpot are transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the image control microcomputer 101 immediately determines the progress status of the jackpot game based on the received command. An effect related to the big hit game, such as the opening effect and the round effect, is executed on the display screen 7a of the first image display device 7.

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 44, in S4412, it is determined whether or not the first V passing command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4412). If it is determined that the first V passing command has been received (YES in S4412). ), A V-pass notification command is set in the sub output buffer (4413), and the flow advances to the process of S4414. The first V passage command is a command for notifying the sub control board 90 from the main control board 80 that the specific area sensor 39a has detected a game ball during the V effective period in the 15R first and fifth big hits. When the V passage notification command is transmitted to the image control board 100 (image control unit) or the like by the command transmission processing (S4006), the image control microcomputer 101 reads predetermined image information from the ROM of the image control board 100, Characters such as “V-pass!” Are displayed on the display screen 7 a of the first image display device 7. As a result, the player is notified that the game ball has passed the specific area 39 and the gaming state after the end of the big hit game has a high probability state. On the other hand, if it is determined in S4412 that the first V-pass command has not been received (NO in S4412), the process proceeds to S4414 without setting the V-pass notification command.

  The display of the character “V pass!” Based on the V pass notification command is a type of V pass notification, but other display contents (for example, displaying an object image imitating the character “V”, or “probable change GET”) Or the like may be displayed). By such V passing notification, it is possible to notify the player that the game state after the running big hit game (special game) becomes a high probability state. It should be noted that a character such as “V pass!” May be displayed on the display screen 71a of the second image display device 71 to notify the V pass.

  Subsequently, in S4414, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not the second V passing command (set in S2406) has been received from the main control board 80 (S4413), and determines that the second V passing command has not been received. If it has been determined (NO in S4414), the process proceeds to S4415, and it is determined whether or not the third V passing command has been received (S4415). Then, in both the case where it is determined that the second V-pass command has been received (YES in S4414) and the case where it is determined that the third V-pass command has been received (YES in S4415), the sub-output of the V-pass non-notification command is performed. The value is set in the buffer (S4416), and the process proceeds to S4417. On the other hand, if it is determined in S4415 that the third V passing command has not been received (NO in S4415), the process proceeds to S4417 without setting the V passing non-reporting command.

  Here, the second V passing command is a command for notifying the sub control board 90 from the main control board 80 that the specific area sensor 39a has detected a game ball during the V effective period in the 2R fourth big hit. The third V passing command is a command for notifying the sub control board 90 from the main control board 80 that the specific area sensor 39a detects a game ball during a V invalid period such as a small hit.

  When the V-pass non-notification command is transmitted to the image control board 100 or the like by the command transmission process (S4006), the image control microcomputer 101 causes the display screen 7a of the first image display device 7 to display "V-pass!" Display control is performed on a screen where no character indicating that V has passed is displayed (that is, a screen where there is no notification of V passing). In other words, the V passing non-reporting mode is set. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, even if the game ball passes through the specific area 39 at the 2R fourth big hit or the small hit, the fact is not notified to the player.

  The command to be set in the above-described specific area sensor detection process (S208) may be only the first V passing command, and the second V passing command and the third V passing command may not be set. In this case, in the received command analysis processing (S4302), the above-described S4414 to S4416 are not executed. Even with such a configuration, it is possible to provide a pachinko gaming machine in which the player is notified of V passing only during the V valid period of the 15R first and fifth big hits. That is, when the effect for informing the V passing is not executed, the command (the V non-informing command) need not be set. However, when the command is set and the image control board 100 is controlled based on the command as in the present embodiment, the stability of the image control can be increased.

  Finally, the process of S4417 is performed, and this process ends. In S4417, as other processing, processing based on other received commands (for example, a normal symbol change start command or a normal symbol change stop command) except for the above-described various commands is performed (S4417).

[Variation effect start processing]
Next, the variable effect start process (S4402) executed in the received command analysis process (S4302) will be described. As shown in FIG. 45, in the variable effect start processing (S4402), first, effect determination random number processing (S4501) is performed. S4501 is a process of acquiring various effect determination random numbers such as a variable effect determination random number, a preview effect determination random number, and an effect symbol determination random number. In the present embodiment, the process of S4501 is performed at the timing when the change start command is received from the main control unit 80, and a predetermined value (acquisition information) is obtained from each random number. Based on the acquired values, the mode of the effect symbol game effect to be executed, the announcement effect, the effect symbol to be stopped and displayed, and the like are determined.

  Subsequently, in S4502, the fluctuation start command received in S4401 is analyzed (S4502). The variation start command includes a variation pattern designation command (information for designating a variation pattern) for designating the variation pattern selected in the variation pattern selection processing of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. The information for designating the variation pattern includes the variation pattern information (P1 to P24) shown in FIG. 9, the game state information for designating the current game state, and the determination of the first special symbol hit / fail judgment or the second special symbol hit / fail judgment. As a result, symbol information for specifying a hit type when the result of the special symbol hit determination is a hit (big hit or small hit) is included (see FIG. 8). In addition, since there are commands corresponding to the first special symbol and commands corresponding to the second special symbol, the variation pattern designation command is analyzed to analyze the variation pattern designation command, so that the effect pattern game effect to be started this time is started. It is possible to determine whether the (display of the variation of the effect symbol) relates to the special figure 1 or the special figure 2. These fluctuation pattern information, game state information, symbol information, and the like can be used in processes other than the fluctuation effect start process executed thereafter.

  Subsequently, in S4503, the current mode status is referred to (S4503). The mode status is for determining the effect mode to be executed. The mode status is any value from “1” to “5”, and each value is assigned to the effect modes A to E.

  Here, the production mode defines conditions (forms, specifications, etc.) that are the basis for executing the game production. Part or all are different. More specifically, by making images displayed on the image display device such as characters, items, backgrounds, and the like appearing in an effect design game effect (variable effect) different depending on the effect mode, the effect symbol pattern game effect according to the effect mode. Can be executed. Also, when a plurality of game effects (notification effects, reach effects, etc.) are provided, different game effects may be executable depending on the effect mode.

  In the present embodiment, the effect mode A (mode status 1) is set when controlled to the low-accuracy low base state, and the effect mode B (mode status 2) is controlled when the effect is controlled to the low-accuracy high base state. The effect mode C (mode status 3) is set when it is controlled to the high-accuracy high-base state. Therefore, by checking which of the current effect modes is A to C, the player can grasp the current game state. The effect mode D (mode status 4) and the effect mode E (mode status 5) are set when controlled to the high-accuracy low-base state or the low-accuracy low-base state. Therefore, when the effect mode is D or E, even if the player checks the effect mode, the player grasps whether the probability state of the special symbol hit determination is the high probability state or the low probability state (normal state). It is difficult. In this sense, the effect modes D and E can be said to be stochastic non-report modes.

  In this embodiment, after the big hit game related to the 15R first big hit and the 15R fifth big hit is completed, the effect mode C is set, and after the big hit game related to the 15R second big hit and the 15R sixth big hit is ended, the effect mode B is set. , After the end of the big hit game related to the 15R third big hit, the effect mode becomes the mode A, after the big hit game related to the 2R fourth big hit and the end of the small hit game related to the first small hit and the second small hit. Mode D or E is set.

  Subsequently, in S4504, a variable effect pattern (not shown) for determining an effect pattern (also referred to as a “variable effect pattern”) of a variable effect performed using the image display devices 7, 71, the board lamp 5, the movable decorative member 14, and the like. The decision table is set (S4504). Specifically, a variable effect pattern determination table to be used is set based on the mode status (current effect mode) referred to in S4503 and the change pattern designation command from the main control board 80. For example, when the fluctuation pattern information specified by the fluctuation pattern specification command received in S4401 is “P1 (fluctuation pattern P1)” (see FIG. 9), the fluctuation effect pattern determination table corresponds to the current effect mode. A hit time variation effect pattern determination table is set.

  In this embodiment, a plurality of variable effect pattern determination tables corresponding to the effect modes (mode status) are stored (stored) in the ROM of the sub-control board 90 in advance. From the table, the table corresponding to the mode status (current production mode) referred to in S4503 is selected and set. The variable effect pattern determination table is mainly for determining a change mode of an effect symbol (a mode of an effect symbol game effect), and a plurality of variable effect pattern determination tables are stored in the ROM of the sub-control board 90 in advance. I have. In S4504, one of the plurality of fluctuation effect pattern determination tables is set.

  Next, in S4505, based on the random number for variable effect determination obtained in S4501 and the variable effect pattern determination table set in S4504, a variable effect pattern suitable for the specified variable pattern is selected and set ( S4505). As the variation effect pattern, a variation mode (execution mode of the variation effect) of the effect symbol 8 displayed on the display screen of the image display device is mainly set. Thereby, for example, the execution style of the variable effect including the reach effect (also referred to as “variable effect with reach” or “reach variable effect”) or the variable effect not including the reach effect (“variable effect without reach” or “normal”) This is also referred to as “fluctuation effect”).

  Here, the reach effect is, for example, as a display mode of the effect symbol 8 when the result of the special symbol hit / fail judgment indicates a big hit, all three effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are the same (Zoro eyes). (A big hit mode, a specific display mode), two of the three effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R (for example, the first and second symbols in the stop order) set the big hit mode. When the stop is displayed (temporary stop) with the constituent symbols and the remaining one (for example, the last (third) stop order symbol) is still displayed in a fluctuating state, the remaining one effect symbol ( This is an effect indicating whether or not the final stop symbol is stopped and displayed with a symbol that completes the jackpot mode. That is, it refers to an effect indicating whether or not the stop display mode of the effect symbol 8 (a plurality of symbols) is a big hit mode (specific display mode). After the start of the variable display, of the three effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R, the left effect symbol 8L and the right effect symbol 8C whose stop order is the first and second stop symbols constitute the big hit mode (this embodiment). In the example, stopping (temporary stop) at the symbol with the same number) is also referred to as “reach established”.

  In S4505, an effect symbol (also referred to as “stop effect symbol”) to be stopped and displayed is determined based on the effect symbol determination random number acquired in S4501 and a stop symbol determination table (not shown), and is set. The stop effect symbols set in S4505 include a symbol that temporarily stops (temporarily stops) before the end of the variable effect (also referred to as a “temporary stop symbol”), and a symbol that is fixedly stopped (determined stop display) at the end of the variable effect. (Also referred to as a "fixed stop symbol"). Also, a symbol (also referred to as a “reach symbol”) that is temporarily stopped (temporarily stopped and displayed) when the reach is established in the reach fluctuation effect is included.

  The temporary stop (temporary stop display) is during execution of the variable effect (before the end), and is displayed on the display screen (the effect symbol display area 7b, etc.) in a state where the effect symbol 8 is slightly moved without scrolling fluctuation. To be done. Displaying the effect symbol 8 in a slightly moved state is also referred to as “sway fluctuation”. The type of the temporarily stopped effect symbol can be easily recognized (determined) from the viewpoint of the player. This is because the effect symbol does not fluctuate while the effect symbol is temporarily stopped (while fluctuating). On the other hand, the confirmation stop (confirmation stop display) means that the effect symbol 8 is displayed on the display screen (effect symbol display area 7b or the like) in a state where the effect symbol 8 is completely stopped after the scroll fluctuation and the swing fluctuation (temporary stop). .

  The effect symbol that is stopped and displayed (fixed stop) as a result of the variable effect is an odd symbol such as "777" when the result of the special symbol hit / fail judgment is the 15R first / fifth big hit (that is, the planned V passing big hit). In the case of the 15R second, third, and sixth jackpots (that is, the planned non-V passing jackpot), the slot is an even-numbered symbol such as "666". In addition, when there is no reach, one of the three effect symbols such as "787" is different from other effect symbols, and when there is no reach, three effect symbols such as "635" are used. , At least one of the effect symbols is different from the other effect symbols. In addition, in the case of the 2R fourth big hit or small hit, a specific roll (chance roll) such as “135” or “123” or a roll including a special symbol such as “3 ★ 3” is selected. That is, the same stop display mode is displayed at the time of the 2R fourth big hit and at the time of the small hit. For this reason, when the 2R fourth big hit or the small hit occurs, the player cannot determine whether the 2R fourth big hit or the small hit is obtained only by confirming the stop-displayed design symbol. . Note that the stop display mode (display result of the variable display) of the effect symbol 8 shown in the present embodiment is an example, and what to stop and display as the stop effect symbol according to the result of the special symbol hit / fail determination can be appropriately changed. is there.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, reach A, reach B, reach C, super reach A, super reach B, super reach C, and the like are set as the variation mode (variation effect pattern) of the effect symbol 8. (Hereinafter, super reach may be referred to as “SP reach”.) In S4505, it is determined based on the variable effect pattern determination table which of the reach effects is to be executed or whether the reach effect is not to be executed. In the present embodiment, the reach effects are provided with six types of reach A, reach B, reach C, SP reach A, SP reach B, and SP reach C. However, more reach effects than in this embodiment are provided. It is also possible to provide them, or it is also possible to reduce (reduce) the number (type) of reach effects from the present embodiment.

  Then, when the variable effect with reach is executed, one of the reach effects is set based on the variable pattern designation command and the variable effect pattern determination table (S4505). Here, when the super-reach effect (any of SP reach A to C) is executed as the variable effect, compared with the case where the normal reach effect (any of reach A to C) is executed, the big hit is achieved. Is set to be more likely. That is, it can be said that the super-reach effect is a game effect with a high degree of expectation (a possibility of a large hit) of a big hit as compared with the normal reach effect. The super-reach production is also a development production performed through the normal reach production after the reach is established. The degree of expectation to be a big hit is also called "big hit reliability", and the super reach production and the development production whose expectation (big hit reliability) is relatively high are called "high expectation production" or "high reliability production". Also called.

  In the present embodiment, the reach effect is mainly set (executed) when a fluctuation pattern designation command that designates a fluctuation pattern (see FIG. 9) having a fluctuation time of 30000 ms or more is received, and the fluctuation time is 450,000 ms. In this case, SP reach is set (executed). Each of the SP reach A to C is provided with a “short SP reach” corresponding to a case where the fluctuation time is 450,000 ms and a “long SP reach” corresponding to a case where the fluctuation time is 750000 ms. The SP reach is set so that the big hit reliability is higher than the short SP reach. As described above, the presence or absence of the reach effect and the type of the reach effect when the reach effect is performed are determined based on the selection of the variation pattern (variation time) of the special symbol performed in the main control unit 80 (the game control microcomputer 81). It has become. Therefore, the variation pattern of the special symbol includes the “variation pattern with reach” and the “variation pattern without reach”.

  Here, the fluctuation display of the effect symbol 8 is basically performed as follows. That is, after the three effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R start changing display, the fluctuation speed of all effect symbols becomes substantially constant at high speed, and thereafter, at a timing when a predetermined time has elapsed, the first stop symbol (in this example, the first stop symbol). The fluctuation speed of the left effect symbol 8L) decreases, and the first stop symbol stops (temporary stop). Following this, the fluctuation speed of the second stop symbol (the right effect symbol 8R in this example) decreases and the second stop symbol stops (temporary stop), and finally the third stop symbol (the medium effect symbol 8C in this example). And the third stop symbol stops (temporary stop). Thereafter, when the three effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are fixed and stopped, the display result of the variable display is derived and displayed, and one variable display ends with this. On the basis of the flow from the start to the end of such a fluctuation display, a normal fluctuation effect (reach-free fluctuation effect), a reach effect, and the like are performed.

  Specifically, for example, in a case where the special symbol variation time reduction function according to the number of special figure reserved balls or the game state is not activated (when the variation time reduction function is not activated), three effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R. Starts the variable display, the left effect symbol 8L (first stop symbol) stops (temporarily stops) at the timing when a predetermined time (for example, 9 seconds) has elapsed from the start of the fluctuation, and subsequently, the right effect symbol 8R (Second stop symbol) stops (temporary stop). At this time, if the left and right effect symbols 8L and 8R stop at the symbol of the same number and reach is established, the reach effect is developed. Following the stop (temporary stop) of 8R (second stop symbol), the middle effect symbol 8C (third stop symbol) stops (temporary stop).

  In the present embodiment, in the case of the normal fluctuation when the special symbol fluctuation time reducing function is not activated (low base state), the third stop symbol (in this example, the medium effect symbol 8C) is started from the start of the fluctuation of the effect symbol 8. The time required to stop (temporary stop) is 11 seconds. On the other hand, in the normal fluctuation when the fluctuation time reduction function of the special symbol is activated (that is, in the high base state), the left effect symbol 8L (first stop symbol) is stopped (temporarily stopped) from the start of the fluctuation display. The time required until the normal effect symbol 8R (second stop symbol) and the medium effect symbol 8C (third stop symbol) stop (temporarily). The time it takes to stop) is also shorter. In the reach fluctuation, after the reach is established, the time required for the medium effect symbol 8C (third stop symbol) to end the fluctuation display and for the effect symbol 8 to be determined and stopped is determined by the reach type such as the normal reach and SP reach described above. The SP reach is longer than the normal reach. The time from the establishment of the reach to the confirmation stop depends on the total fluctuation time of the effect symbol 8, that is, the fluctuation time specified by the fluctuation pattern of the special symbol (see FIG. 9).

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, when the three effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R start changing display, when the first stop symbol and the second stop symbol are temporarily stopped at different symbols, it is presumed that reach is not established, It is possible to execute an effect in which the temporarily stopped symbol can be changed to a symbol that reaches reach. An effect in which the temporarily stopped symbol can be changed to another symbol is also referred to as a “special effect”. The execution of the special effect is determined by the fluctuating effect pattern as in the case of the reach effect. In other words, there are a variable effect including a special effect and a variable effect not including the special effect as the variable effect patterns, and the execution / non-execution of the special effect is determined (set) by the selection and setting of the variable effect pattern in S4505 described above. Is done. The details of this special effect will be described later.

  Next, in S4506, a notice effect setting process related to the setting of the notice effect is performed (S4506). In the present embodiment, various notice effects such as a notice effect based on the result of the preliminary determination (preliminary notice) and a notice effect related to the current special figure change display (change effect) (the change notice) can be executed. Therefore, in S4506, an execution pattern (announcement effect pattern) of an announcement effect including whether or not to execute each announcement effect (whether or not to execute) is set. More specifically, the announcement effect pattern is determined based on the announcement effect determination random number acquired in S4501, the announcement determination table stored in the ROM of the sub-control board 90, the storage contents of the effect suspension information storage area (effect suspension information), and the like. Is determined and set including whether or not a notice effect is performed.

  Next, in S4507, a variable effect start for starting a variable effect (variable display of the effect design 8, special effect, reach effect, notice effect, etc.) based on the variable effect pattern set in S4505 and the notice effect pattern set in S4506. The command is set in the sub output buffer (S4507), and the fluctuation effect start processing ends. When the variable effect start command set in S4507 is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the image control microcomputer 101 changes the variable effect pattern specified based on the variable effect start command, that is, S4505. The predetermined fluctuation effect image data corresponding to the fluctuation effect pattern set in the above, the notice effect pattern specified based on the fluctuation effect start command, that is, the predetermined notice effect image corresponding to the notice effect pattern set in S4506 The data is read from the ROM of the image control board 100, and a fluctuating effect display, a notice effect, and the like based on the read image data are executed on the display screen of the image display device. Further, a fluctuation display (blinking display) by the two LEDs on the effect display 102 is also executed. Further, at the same time as the execution of the variable effect, each effect such as a sound effect, a light effect, and a movable effect is executed via the sound control board 106 and the lamp control board 107.

[Special production]
Next, a special effect that can be executed as a part of the variable effect will be described. To put it simply, the special effect is a symbol excluding the third stop symbol (final stop symbol) among the three effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R that have started variable display on the display screen 7a of the first image display device 7. Is temporarily stopped, that is, after one or both of the first stop symbol and the second stop symbol have been temporarily stopped, one or both of the symbols that have been temporarily stopped are again displayed in a fluctuating manner (also referred to as “re-fluctuating”). ). In other words, it can be said that the special effect is a kind of so-called "re-fluctuation effect".

  In the present embodiment, of the three effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R for which the variable display has been started, the first stop symbol and the second stop symbol are different from each other, that is, a symbol for which reach is not established (also referred to as a “non-reach symbol”). )), The special effect can be executed when the second stop symbol changes again. Then, when the special effect is executed, the symbol changed again by the special effect is stopped (temporarily stopped) at a non-reach symbol or a symbol (reach symbol) in which reach is established. For this reason, it can be said that the special effect functions as a “reach-inducing effect” that indicates whether the reach has been established for the first time and then determines whether the reach is established.

  As described above, whether or not to perform a special effect during the variable effect (whether or not to perform the special effect) is determined by the selection and setting of the variable effect pattern in S4505. Here, the variable effects that can be determined (selectable) based on the variable effect pattern determination table set in S4504 described above are roughly classified into normal fluctuation effects and reach fluctuation effects. The reach fluctuation effect is classified into one that executes a normal reach effect (also referred to as “normal reach fluctuation effect”) and one that executes an SP reach effect (also referred to as “SP reach fluctuation effect”). In the present embodiment, these fluctuation effects are further classified into those that do not execute special effects (also referred to as “variation effects without special effects”) and those that execute special effects (also referred to as “variation effects with special effects”). Is done. That is, each of the normal fluctuation effect and the reach fluctuation effect (the normal reach fluctuation effect and the SP reach fluctuation effect) is provided with a “no special fluctuation effect” and a “special fluctuation effect”. In the following, when simply referred to as “reach variation effect”, it means that the normal reach variation effect and the SP reach variation effect may be used without distinction.

  In this embodiment, the selection condition of the special effect is determined as shown in FIG. That is, the variation effect pattern is determined based on the variation pattern designation command from the main control board 80, that is, the result of the special symbol appropriateness determination, as shown in FIG. 47, according to the result of the special symbol appropriateness determination. For each of the selectable “normal fluctuation effects” and “reach fluctuation effects”, whether or not a special effect can be selected is determined. In the figure, “x” indicates that there is no selection possibility (selection is not possible), and “o” indicates that there is selection possibility (selection is possible).

  Specifically, in this embodiment, when the result of the special symbol hit determination is a big hit and the big hit type is 15R big hit, the reach fluctuation effect is always selected (set) as the fluctuation effect based on this. For this reason, in the case of the 15R jackpot, the normal fluctuation effect is not selected, so that neither the “variation effect without special” nor the “variation effect with special” is selected as the normal fluctuation effect. . On the other hand, as for the reach fluctuation effect in the case of the 15R big hit, as shown in FIG. 47, any of “variation effect without special” and “variation effect with special” can be selected. For this reason, in the case of a 15R jackpot, the reach fluctuation effect may be executed as a “variation effect without special” or may be executed as a “variation effect with special”.

  The reach fluctuation effect executed as the non-special fluctuation effect is also referred to as “reach fluctuation operation without special effect”, and the reach fluctuation effect executed as the fluctuation operation with special operation is also referred to as “reach fluctuation operation with special operation”. Also, the normal fluctuation effect executed as the special non-variation effect is also referred to as “normal non-variation effect without special effects”, and the reach fluctuation effect executed as the non-special fluctuation effect is also referred to as “reach fluctuation operation without special effects”.

  In the "reach change effect without special", after the start of the fluctuation display of the effect symbol 8, the first stop symbol and the second stop symbol stop at the same symbol (temporary stop), and reach is established, and thereafter, the reach effect is executed. Is done. On the other hand, in the “reach fluctuation effect with special”, after the fluctuation display of the effect symbol 8 is started, the first stop symbol and the second stop symbol stop at different symbols from each other (temporary stop), and reach is not established. The stop symbol fluctuates again and stops (temporarily stops) at the same symbol (reach symbol) as the first stop symbol or at a different symbol (non-reach symbol) again. When reach is established through re-change of the second stop symbol, a reach effect is thereafter executed.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the result of the special symbol hit / fail judgment is a big hit and the big hit type is 2R big hit, and when the result of the special symbol hit / non-judgment is a small hit, a variation effect based on this is given. The normal fluctuation effect or the reach fluctuation effect is selected (set). Then, as shown in FIG. 47, the “variation effect with special” is not selected for both the normal variation effect and the reach variation effect, and the “variation effect without special” is selected. Therefore, in the case of the 2R big hit or the small hit, the “variation effect with special” is not executed, and the “normal variation effect without special” or the “reach variation effect without special” is executed.

  Here, as described above, in the 2R big hit game and the small hit game, the number of times of opening the big winning port is smaller than that of the 15R big hit game, and the opening time of the big winning port is shorter than that of the 15R big hit game. Can not expect as many prize balls. Executing a special effect that functions as a reach-inducing effect in the case of a 2R jackpot or small hit where the profit obtained by the player is relatively small may rather degrade the gaming interest. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the configuration is such that the “special variation effect” is not executed in the case of 2R big hit or small hit (cannot be selected).

  Further, in this embodiment, when the result of the special symbol right / wrong judgment is out of order, the normal fluctuation effect or the reach fluctuation effect is selected (set) as the fluctuation effect based on this. As shown in FIG. 47, “variation effect without special” and “variation effect with special” can be selected for both the normal variation effect and the reach variation effect. For this reason, in the case of a departure, a “variation effect without special” may be executed, or a “variation effect with special” may be executed.

  In the "non-special normal fluctuation effect" among the non-special fluctuation effects, after the start of the fluctuation display of the effect symbol 8, the first stop symbol and the second stop symbol stop (temporarily stop) at different symbols from each other, and reach is not established. Thereafter, the third stop symbol stops (temporary stop), and the variable effect ends (fixed stop). On the other hand, in the “normal fluctuation effect with special” among the fluctuation effects with special, the first stop symbol and the second stop symbol stop (temporarily stop) at different symbols from each other, and reach is not established. It fluctuates and stops again (temporary stop) at a symbol different from the first stop symbol. It can be said that this normal fluctuation production with special function functions as a “gase's reach-producing production” which also indicates that the reach is not established, after performing the special production by imitating that the reach is not established. Note that, among the non-special fluctuation effects, the “reach without special fluctuation effect” and the “reach with special fluctuation effect” among the special fluctuation effects are as described above.

  In the present embodiment, the execution or non-execution of a special effect is determined based on such special effect selection conditions. And, when the normal fluctuation effect is executed as the special fluctuation effect (when the special normal fluctuation effect is executed), and when the reach fluctuation effect is executed as the special fluctuation effect (the special fluctuation reach effect is executed) ), The latter is more feasible than the former. More specifically, as shown in FIG. 47, the execution ratio (execution probability) of the normal fluctuation effect with special among the normal fluctuation effects based on the deviation is about 5%, and the execution ratio (the execution probability) of the reach fluctuation effect based on the deviation is special. The execution ratio (execution probability) of the presence reach fluctuation effect is about 10%. Also, the feasibility of the special normal fluctuation effect based on the 15R jackpot is 0%, and the execution ratio (execution probability) of the special reach fluctuation effect among the reach fluctuation effects based on the 15R jackpot is about 25%. . By adopting the execution ratio of the special effects, it is possible to prevent the special effects from being excessively executed, and not to incite the expectation of the occurrence of the big hit (in this example, the 15R big hit) and the establishment of the reach. Thus, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation appropriately.

  Next, the display content (effect display content) of the display screen on which the variable effect including the special effect (variable effect with special effect) is executed will be described with reference to FIGS. First, with the start of the variable effect, the three effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R start the variable display on the display screen 7a of the first image display device 7 (see FIG. 48A). At this time, on the display screen 71a of the second image display device 71, an image such as a background (not shown) or characters according to the effect mode and the variable effect pattern at that time is displayed.

  Then, after the fluctuation speed of all the effect symbols becomes high and substantially constant, the stop order of the first stop symbol (the left effect symbol 8L in this example) having the first stop order is also referred to as “first stop timing”. ) Comes, the fluctuation speed of the symbol decreases, and the first stop symbol stops (temporary stop). Here, it is assumed that the first stop symbol (left effect symbol 8L) has been stopped (temporarily stopped) at the symbol (general symbol) of “2” (see FIG. 48B).

  Next, when the stop timing (also referred to as “second stop timing”) of the second stop symbol (the right effect symbol 8R in this example) whose stop order is the second arrives, the fluctuation speed of the symbol decreases and the second stop symbol decreases. The stop symbol stops (temporary stop). At this time, since the variation effect is a variation effect with special, the second stop symbol is stopped (temporarily stopped) with a special symbol. Here, it is assumed that the second stop symbol (right effect symbol 8R) is stopped (temporarily stopped) at the symbol (special symbol) of “1 + character A” (see FIG. 48 (c)).

  When the second stop symbol stops at the special symbol, the character symbol constituting the special symbol is displayed on the second image display device 71 in a state where the third stop symbol (in this example, the medium effect symbol 8C) is variably displayed. An effect of moving to the screen 71b (also referred to as “moving display”) occurs. At this time, of the symbols of “1 + character A” stopped and displayed on the display screen 7a (right symbol display area), the frame portion (symbol frame) of the symbol and the numeric symbol (symbol image) of “1” are stopped. The symbol (decorative image) of "Character A" remains at the display position, moves from the stop display position to the display screen 71b, and is displayed at a predetermined display position (lower right of the screen in this example) on the display screen 71b (FIG. 49 (d)).

  Further, with the execution (occurrence) of the moving display of "Character A", the second stop symbol (right effect symbol 8R) including the numeral symbol of "1" remaining at the stop display position on the display screen 7a is displayed again. It is variably displayed on the screen 7a (right symbol display area). At this time, the change speed (re-change speed) of the change display (re-change) is a speed (ultra-high speed) which is even faster than the change speed (high speed) when the change display of all the effect symbols is substantially constant after the start of the change display. (See FIG. 49 (e)). This means that the time required for the second stop symbol to stop after the start of the variable effect is set as close as possible to the case where the second stop symbol is not re-changed, and the “variable effect with special” and “variable effect without special” are performed. In order to prevent a large difference from occurring.

  When the second stop symbol changes again on the display screen 7a (right symbol display area), an effect display using the character symbol (decorative image) moved from the display screen 7a is executed on the display screen 71b. (See FIG. 49 (e)). This effect display may be performed in various modes, such as displaying a moving image depicting the character praying for a reach, or displaying a moving image depicting the character challenging a game or the like. Can be performed.

  As described above, the special effect is executed when the second stop symbol is stopped (temporarily stopped) at the special symbol. Then, the movement of the character symbol constituting the special symbol stopped and displayed as the second stop symbol to the display screen 71a and the re-change of the remaining numeral symbol (also referred to as “remaining symbol”) triggered by the movement are caused. Special effects are realized. Such re-variation of the remaining symbols (numerical symbols) is also referred to as "symbol sliding effect".

  Next, after the execution of the special effect, that is, after performing the movement display of the character symbol constituting the special symbol and the re-variation of the numeral symbol (symbol image), the execution mode of the variable effect (variable effect pattern) is “reach with special”. In the case of "fluctuation effect", the second stop symbol that has re-changed stops (temporarily stops) at the same symbol (reach symbol) as the first stop symbol, and reach is established. Here, the second stop symbol (right effect symbol 8R) stops (temporarily stops) at the symbol (general symbol) of “2” (see FIG. 49 (f)).

  In addition, at the same time that the re-fluctuated second stop symbol is stopped and displayed in the reach symbol, an effect display using the character symbol (decorative image) moved from the display screen 7a is executed on the display screen 71b. This effect display may be, for example, a moving image depicting a state in which the character celebrates the establishment of a reach (for example, a state in which the character is hurried) or a moving image depicting the state in which the character has won a game or the like. For example, it can be executed in a mode (specific execution mode) corresponding to the reach establishment (see FIG. 49 (f)). In this case, a plurality of effect display modes using the character design (decorative image) are provided, and the effect display can be executed in any of the execution modes. The execution mode of the effect display can be included in the variable effect pattern (variable effect with special) selected and set in S4505 described above, and the execution mode is determined by lottery using a random number for determining a variable effect. be able to.

  On the other hand, if the execution mode (fluctuation effect pattern) of the fluctuation effect is “normal fluctuation effect with special”, the second stop symbol is stopped at a symbol (non-reach symbol) different from the first stop symbol after re-fluctuation (temporary stop). ), And reach is not established. Here, it is assumed that the second stop symbol (right effect symbol 8R) is stopped (temporarily stopped) at the symbol (general symbol) of “4” (see FIG. 49 (g)).

  In addition, at the same time that the re-fluctuated second stop symbol is stopped and displayed in the non-reach symbol, an effect display using the character symbol (decorative image) moved from the display screen 7a is executed on the display screen 71b. This effect display may be, for example, a moving image depicting the character's disapproval of the failure to reach (for example, the character zucking out), or a moving image depicting the character's defeat in a game or the like. , Or the like (for example, an execution mode other than a specific execution mode) (see FIG. 49 (f)). In this case, a plurality of effect display modes using the character design (decorative image) are provided, and the effect display can be executed in any of the execution modes. The execution mode of this effect display can also be included in the variable effect pattern (variable effect with special) selected and set in S4505 described above, and the execution mode is determined by lottery using a random number for variable effect determination or the like. be able to.

[Operation and Effect of First Embodiment]
In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment (embodiment 1) described above, a special symbol configured to include a numeric symbol (symbol image) and a character symbol (decorative image) as effect symbols used for the variable effect. Is provided. Then, after the variable display of the effect symbol 8 (8L, 8C, 8R) is started on the display screen 7a of the first image display device 7, the second stop symbol is a special symbol (non-reach symbol) different from the first stop symbol. , The special effect can be executed thereafter. The special effect displays (moves and displays) the character symbol among the special symbols that are stopped (temporarily stopped) on the display screen 71a of the second image display device 71 that is different from the position of the stop display. Numerical symbols which together constitute a special symbol are displayed in a variable manner (re-variable). In other words, when a special effect occurs, the numeric symbol and the character symbol are separated, and the numeric symbol is changed (re-changed). Therefore, even if the second stop symbol is stopped (temporarily stopped) in a special symbol and the reach is not established among the effect symbols 8 to be displayed in the variable effect, the special effect is executed after the stop display (re-variation). ) May lead to reach. Thereby, it is possible to make the player pay attention to whether or not the reach after the execution of the special effect is established (whether or not the reach effect is executed), and it is possible to enhance the interest after the special effect.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, of the three effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R that are variably displayed in the variable effect, the second stop symbol having the second stop order is stopped with a special symbol ( Then, a special effect can be executed thereafter. Therefore, after the start of the variable effect, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the stop (temporary stop) of the second stop symbol after the first stop symbol stops (temporary stop). Thereby, it is possible to attract the interest of the player from a relatively early stage of the variable production and to enhance the interest.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the possibility that a special effect is executed in the reach variation effect including the reach effect, that is, the possibility of executing the special-reach variation effect is determined by the normal variation effect that does not include the reach effect. Is higher than the possibility of executing a special effect, that is, the possibility of executing a normal fluctuation effect with special. For this reason, when a special effect occurs in the variable effect, the player can have a sense of expectation regarding the establishment of the reach (execution of the reach effect) in the variable effect. Thereby, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the execution of the special effect and to enhance the interest.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the first image display device 7 (main liquid crystal) and the second image display device 71 (sub liquid crystal) are used as image display devices for displaying various effect images such as effect symbols 8. A main effect display such as a variable display of the effect symbol 8 is executed by the first image display device 7, and an additional or auxiliary effect display related to the effect display on the first image display device 7 is performed by the second image display device 7. It can be executed by the image display device 71. Then, when the variable effect including the special effect is executed, the character design (decorative image) constituting the special symbol is changed from the display screen 7a of the first image display device 7 to the second image display device 71 by executing the special effect. The character is moved to and displayed on the display screen 71a, and the effect display by the character is executed on the display screen 71a. For this reason, it is possible to dynamically perform the fluctuation effect including the special effect using the two image display devices. Thereby, it is possible to realize a highly attractive fluctuating effect (a fluctuating effect including a special effect).

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the special effect is performed as an execution mode of the effect display using the character design (decorative image) displayed on the display screen 71a of the second image display device 71 by executing the special effect. A mode (specific execution mode) corresponding to the case where the second stop symbol re-fluctuated by execution stops at the same symbol (reach symbol) as the first stop symbol (reach established), and a second mode re-varied by execution of the special effect There is a mode (an execution mode other than a specific execution mode) corresponding to a case (reach is not established) in which the 2 stop symbol stops at a symbol (non-reach symbol) different from the first stop symbol. In other words, when the effect display by the character pattern in the special effect is executed in a specific execution mode, the reach effect is executed thereafter (the reach is established). For this reason, it is possible to indicate to the player whether or not the reach effect will be subsequently executed (whether or not reach is established) by the execution mode of the effect display by the character pattern in the special effect. Thereby, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the effect display by the character pattern in the special effect and to enhance the interest.

  In the above-described first embodiment, a mode in which the special effect is executed when the second stop symbol is stopped (temporarily stopped) by the special symbol after the start of the variable display of the effect symbol 8 has been illustrated (illustrated). However, in addition to the above, it is also possible to provide a mode in which a special effect is executed when the first stop symbol is stopped (temporarily stopped) with a special symbol. In this case, the movement display of the character symbol constituting the special symbol as the first stop symbol and the re-variation of the numeral symbol (symbol image) are executed in the same manner as in the special effect according to the above-described second symbol. However, in the special effect triggered by the fact that the first stop symbol is stopped at a special symbol (temporary stop), the first stop symbol and the second stop symbol stop (temporary stop) after the start of the variable display of the effect symbol 8. This is executed when reach is not established. This is because the special effect functions as a reach-inducing effect.

  In the first embodiment, when the first stop symbol and the second stop symbol are both stopped (temporarily stopped) in a special symbol in which reach is not established after the start of the variable display of the effect symbol 8, this is an opportunity. It is also possible to provide a mode in which the special effect according to the first stop symbol and the special effect according to the second stop symbol are executed at the same time. In this case, since both the first stop symbol and the second stop symbol change again, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the result of both of the re-changes. In addition, when the first stop symbol and the second stop symbol stop at a special symbol (temporary stop), a special effect may be executed only for one of the first stop symbol and the second stop symbol. It is possible.

  Further, in the first embodiment described above, a mode in which the third stop symbol is stopped (temporarily stopped) by a special symbol is provided as an execution mode of the variable effect, and the third stop symbol is stopped (temporarily stopped) by the special symbol. It is also possible to provide a mode in which a special effect is executed. In this case, as a special effect execution mode, the first stop symbol and the second stop symbol are both stopped (temporarily stopped) at a general symbol where reach is not established after the start of the variable display of the effect symbol 8, and then the third stop symbol. Is executed in response to a stop (temporary stop) in a special symbol. In addition to the numeral symbols constituting the special symbol, the first stopped symbol and the second stopped symbol that have been stopped earlier are also re-executed. Varying aspects can be exemplified. The movement display of the character design is the same as in the first embodiment. According to such a configuration, it is possible to give the player an impression (replay) that the variable display of the effect symbol 8 is redone, and in combination with the effect display by the character accompanying the moving display of the character symbol, the conventional display is performed. It is possible to obtain an interest that is different from the so-called "simulated continuous production".

  Further, as another mode in which a special effect is executed when the third stop symbol is stopped (temporarily stopped) with a special symbol, the first stop symbol and the second stop symbol are changed after the start of the variable display of the effect symbol 8. After the stop symbols have stopped (temporary stop) with a general symbol that has reached reach, the third symbol stopped with a special symbol (temporary stop), and the numeric symbols constituting the special symbol change again. An embodiment can be exemplified. The movement display of the character design is the same as in the first embodiment. According to such a configuration, it is possible to perform an effect in which the result of the reach effect is out of order, and the third stop symbol is changed again to restart (evolve) the reach effect, thereby enhancing the interest of the variable effect. It becomes possible.

  In addition, as a special effect execution mode, a special effect is executed when the first stop symbol is stopped (temporarily stopped) in the special symbol, and a second stop symbol is stopped (temporarily stopped) in the special symbol. There is a mode in which a special effect is executed when triggered, and a mode in which a special effect is executed when the third stop symbol is stopped (temporarily stopped) in the special symbol. An effect (variable effect with special effect) can also be executed. According to such a configuration, the execution timing of the special effect is diversified, and it is possible to increase the variation of the variable effect and to improve the entertainment interest of the game.

  The various execution modes of the special effect described above can be included in the variable effect pattern (variable effect with special) selected and set in S4505 described above. In other words, as a variable effect pattern of the variable effect including the special effect, a variable effect pattern (variable effect pattern with special) corresponding to each of the various execution modes is provided, and a lottery using a random number for the variable effect determination is performed. It is possible to determine an execution mode of the special variation effect to be executed.

  In the first embodiment, after the execution of the special effect, there are cases where the reach is established (when the reach effect is executed) and cases where the reach is not established (when the reach effect is not executed). (See FIG. 49), it is also possible to configure so that the reach is always established when the special effect is executed (the reach effect is executed). In other words, it is also possible to provide only a special-reach variation effect as a special-effect variation effect without providing a special-effect normal effect. According to such a configuration, when a special effect is executed (occurs), the reach effect is always executed after that, so that the execution of the special effect determines the execution of the reach effect (reach establishment). Becomes Thereby, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the execution of the special effect and to enhance the interest.

  In the first embodiment described above, when the second stop symbol is stopped (temporarily stopped) on the display screen 7a of the first image display device 7 with a special symbol, and a special effect is executed with this as a trigger, the special symbol is displayed. The character symbol constituting the symbol moves from the stop display position of the special symbol (the right symbol display area in this example) to the display screen 71b of the second image display device 71, and the effect display by the character symbol is performed on the display screen 71b. Is executed (see FIGS. 49D and 49E). Regarding the movement display of the character symbol in the special effect, the display position before the movement (stop display position) and the display position after the movement (predetermined position) can be provided on the same display screen. Specifically, in the above-described first embodiment, after the variation display of the three effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R is started on the display screen 7a of the first image display device 7, in principle, the first stop symbol, the second stop symbol, and the second Each effect symbol is stopped and displayed in each of the left, middle, and right symbol display areas (effect symbol display area 7b) provided on the display screen 7a in the order of the stop symbol and the third stop symbol. When the second stop symbol is stopped with a special symbol (temporary stop) in the display area, the character symbol constituting the special symbol is separated from the special symbol (right symbol display area) and is displayed on another display screen 7a on the same display screen 7a. You may make it move to a display position (for example, below the middle symbol display area, above the left symbol display area, etc.) and be displayed. According to such a configuration, it is possible to execute a special effect (variable effect with special) on one image display device (display screen). Therefore, even if a plurality of image display devices are not provided, the effect by the special effect is provided. Can be obtained.

  Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described. This embodiment shows an embodiment relating to a display effect that can be executed by the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment. In the following, the description will focus on the characteristic configuration of the second embodiment, and the description of the configuration common to the first embodiment will be omitted. In the description below, different reference numerals, step numbers, and the like from the first embodiment are used for configurations different from those in the first embodiment, and the same reference numerals, step numbers, and the like as in the first embodiment are used for common configurations.

  In the present embodiment, during the variable display of the effect symbol 8 (special symbol) and before the end of the variable display (variable effect), a predetermined notice image (a predetermined image of the predetermined image) is displayed on the display screen 7a of the first image display device 7. By displaying (1 aspect), it is possible to execute a preview effect indicating the possibility (big hit reliability) that the result of the variable display may be a big hit (specific display result). The preview effect by displaying the preview image is a type of display effect that can be executed by the first image display device 7.

  The execution timing (execution timing) of the notice effect during the fluctuation display of the effect symbol 8 is roughly classified into the following: after the start of the fluctuation display, the fluctuation speed of the first stop symbol (in the present example, the left effect symbol 8L) decreases and stops. Until the operation of (temporary stop) is started (hereinafter, also referred to as “first timing”), the first stop symbol and the second stop symbol (in this example, the left effect symbol 8L and the right effect symbol 8R) stop at the same symbol. (Temporary stop) and reach is established (hereinafter also referred to as “second period”), and from the start to the end of the SP reach production in the case of developing into SP reach through normal reach (hereinafter “third period”). ).)). In the present embodiment, a plurality of announcement effects that can be executed at those timings are provided, and an announcement effect (announcement effect pattern) to be executed is set (selected) by the process of S4506 described above.

  Among the plurality of preview effects, a preview effect that can be executed at the first time (also referred to as a “first announcement effect”) and a notice effect that can be executed at the second time (also referred to as a “second announcement effect”). Moves the preview image from a predetermined start point position (first display position) set on the display screen 7a of the first image display device 7 to an end point position (second display position) (moved display). ) Mode effect is provided. Specifically, a character preview in which an image imitating the face of the character is moved and displayed is provided as a first preview effect, and an image group including a plurality of images is simultaneously moved and displayed as a second preview effect. A group notice is provided. This embodiment is characterized in the image display mode in the character notice and the group notice. Hereinafter, a character notice and a group notice of the present embodiment will be described. The effect in which the preview image moves from the start point position (first display position) on the display screen 7a to the end point position (second display position) is also referred to as “moving display effect”.

[Character notice]
The character announcement of this embodiment is performed using three types of character announcement images (hereinafter also referred to as “character images”) shown in FIG. Each of the three types of character preview images imitates the face of a character, and has different facial expressions. Specifically, a character image Y1 of a displeased face, a character image Y2 of a normal face, and a character image Y3 of a smile are provided, and the expression of the face of the character image indicates the jackpot reliability. Has become. The jackpot reliability indicated by the character image is assumed to be the highest for the smiling character image Y3, and then lower in the order of the normal face character image Y2 and the grumpy face character image Y1.

  In this embodiment, two types of character notices, "character notice A" and "character notice B", are provided, and the execution modes (character notice effect patterns) are different from each other.

  In the character announcement A, as shown in FIG. 51, one character image moves from the back side (first display position) of the display screen 7a toward the near side (second display position). This is a notice effect in which the display size (image size) of the character image gradually increases.

  In the character preview B, as shown in FIG. 52, a plurality of character images (image groups) move from the back side (first display position) of the display screen 7a toward the near side (second display position). With the movement, the display size (image size) of the plurality of character images (image group) gradually increases, and one of the character images is closer to the front than the other character images (second display position). Is a notice effect of a mode that is displayed in a large scale.

  Each of the character notice A and the character notice B has a plurality of execution modes. In other words, three execution modes corresponding to the type of character image (facial expression) that is directly related to the suggestion of the jackpot reliability are provided for each of the character notice A and the character notice B (character notices A1 to A3, character notice Notices B1 to B3). Whether or not to execute such character announcements A and B (whether or not to execute) and the manner in which character announcements are to be executed (character announcements A1 to A3, character announcements B1 to B3) are determined in S4506 described above ( Settings). This determination is based on, for example, the character announcement A determination table and the character announcement B determination table shown in FIGS. 50B and 50C, and the announcement effect determination random number (character announcement determination random number) acquired in S4501. Can be done.

  The character notice A determination table and the character notice B determination table are both information that can be specified by the analysis result of the change start command in S4502 (the special pattern change pattern, the result of the special symbol match determination, the special symbol match determination result). The data structure is such that the presence / absence of execution of the character announcement and the execution mode can be determined (selected) according to the type of hit if the result is a hit.

  That is, as shown in FIG. 50 (b), the character preview A determination table includes the special symbol hit / fail judgment result (big hit, small hit, miss) and a big hit type (15R big hit, 2R big hit) when the result is a big hit. ) Has a data structure in which the values (0 to 99) of the random numbers for the announcement effect determination are assigned to “none”, “character announcement A1”, “character announcement A2”, and “character announcement A3”. Note that "none" in the table means that the character notice A is not executed.

  Here, the character notice A1 indicates that a character image whose display size (image size) increases as it moves from the back side to the near side of the display screen 7a (see FIGS. 51 (a) to 51 (c)) is “Grumpy face”. The character notice A2 is a character notice whose character image is a “normal face” character image Y2, and the character notice A3 is a character notice whose character image is “smile”. Is a character notice set as the character image Y3.

  In the character notice A determination table, the result of the special symbol hit / fail judgment is out of order, and in the case of a small hit or a 2R big hit, the selection rate of “None” is increased as compared with the case of a 15R big hit, and the character notice A is hard to be executed. (The feasibility is reduced). Conversely, if the result of the special symbol hit determination is a 15R big hit, the selection rate of “None” is reduced compared to the case of a miss, a small hit, or a 2R big hit, and the character announcement A is easily executed ( Feasibility). When the character notice A is executed, the selection rates of the “character notice A1”, the “character notice A2”, and the “character notice A3” are different from the result of the special symbol hit / fail judgment, and the small hit or the 2R big hit. In some cases, "character notice A1", "character notice A2", and "character notice A3" decrease in this order. If the result of the special symbol hit determination is a 15R big hit, "character notice A1" and "character notice A2" , "Character notice A3" in this order. Therefore, when the character announcement A is executed, the expectation of the 15R jackpot (15R jackpot reliability) is the highest for the character announcement A3, and then decreases in the order of the character announcement A2 and the character announcement A1.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 50 (c), the character notice B determination table is the same as the character notice A determination table, and the result of the special symbol hit determination (big hit, small hit, miss) and the case where the result is a big hit For each of the jackpot types (15R jackpot, 2R jackpot), the value of the random number for announcement effect determination (0 to 99) is changed to “none”, “character announcement B1”, “character announcement B2”, and “character announcement B3”. It has an assigned data structure. Note that “none” in the table means that the character notice B is not executed.

  Here, the character notice B1 is a character image whose display size (image size) is finally larger than other character images among a plurality of character images (image groups) moving from the back side to the near side of the display screen 7a. 52 (a) to 52 (d) show a character notice that is a character image Y1 of “sorry face”, and a character notice B2 has a character image Y2 of “normal face” The character notice B3 is a character notice whose character image is the character image Y3 of “smile”.

  In the character notice B determination table, the result of the special symbol hit / fail judgment is out of order, and when the hit is a small hit or a 2R hit, the selection rate of “None” is increased as compared with the case of a 15R hit, and the character notice B is hard to be executed. (The feasibility is reduced). Conversely, when the result of the special symbol hit determination is a 15R big hit, the selection rate of “None” is lowered as compared with the case of a miss, a small hit or a 2R big hit, and the character notice B is easily executed ( Feasibility). When the character notice B is executed, the selection rates of the “character notice B1”, “character notice B2”, and “character notice B3” are different from the result of the special symbol hit / fail judgment, and may be a small hit or a 2R big hit. In some cases, “character notice B1”, “character notice B2”, and “character notice B3” decrease in this order. If the result of the special symbol hit / fail judgment is a 15R big hit, “character notice B1” and “character notice B2” , "Character notice B3" in this order. For this reason, when the character notice B is executed, the expected degree of the 15R big hit (the reliability of the 15R big hit) is the highest for the character notice B3, and then decreases in the order of the character notice B2 and the character notice B1.

  When the character notice A (character notice A decision table) and the character notice B (character notice B decision table) are compared, the result of the special symbol hit / fail judgment is out of the range. Also, the character notice B has a higher selection rate of “none”, and the character notice B is more difficult to execute (lower possibility of execution) than the character notice A. Conversely, if the result of the special symbol hit determination is out of order and the hit is a small hit or a 2R big hit, the selection rate of “None” is lower in the character notice A than in the character notice B, and is lower than the character notice B. Also, the character notice A is easier to execute (higher possibility of execution). On the other hand, if the result of the special symbol hit determination is a 15R big hit, the selectivity of “none” is the same for the character announcement A and the character announcement B, and the execution possibilities of both announcements are the same. For this reason, the character announcement B has a higher announcement expectation degree (15R jackpot reliability) than the character announcement A than the character announcement A.

  Since the character announcement A and the character announcement B are both first announcement effects that can be executed at the first time after the start of the variable effect, both announcements are not executed at the same time (first time). For this reason, in S4506, when it is determined that the character announcement A is to be executed based on the character announcement A determination table (and the execution mode), the character announcement B determination table determines whether or not to execute the character announcement B (selection). Is not done. On the other hand, if it is determined not to execute the character advance notice A based on the character advance notice A determination table, it is determined whether or not to execute the character advance notice B based on the character advance notice B determination table, and the execution mode to be executed is determined (selected). Is performed.

  In the present embodiment, in the character announcement A determination table and the character announcement B determination table, the result of the special symbol hit / fail judgment is out of order, and whether or not the character announcement is executed and the selection rate of the execution mode when the small hit or the 2R big hit is determined. Each is the same. This means that in the 2R jackpot game and the small hit game, the number of opening of the big winning port is smaller than that of the 15R jackpot game, and the opening time of the big winning port is shorter than that of the 15R big jackpot game. This is because they cannot see the ball. In other words, the small hit and the 2R big hit are positioned in the same way as "missing", so that the player's expectation of the big hit that can be expected to obtain a large amount of prize balls is not instigated.

  Next, display contents (effect display contents) of the display screen 7a when a character notice is executed will be described based on FIGS. 51 and 52. 51 and 52, illustration of the effect symbol 8 during variable display is omitted for convenience of explanation. FIGS. 51 and 52 show the display contents of the display screen 7a when “character notice A3” and “character notice B3” are executed, respectively.

  In the case where the notice effect pattern of the character notice A is set in S4506 described above, when the change effect is started in response thereto, the change display of the effect symbol 8 is started on the display screen 7a, and the start of the change is briefly described. At the same time, a character image (here, the character image Y3) corresponding to the notice effect pattern set in S4506 appears at the center back side (first display position) of the display screen 7a (see FIG. 51A). . The display size of the character image at the time of appearance is a small size (small size) in which it is difficult for the player to recognize the expression of the character image.

  Thereafter, as the variable effect (variable display of the effect symbol 8) progresses, the character image appearing (displayed) at the center rear side of the display screen 7a is moved and displayed straight toward the front side of the display screen 7a. At this time, the display size (display magnification) of the character image is gradually increased (enlarged display) in accordance with the moving display (see FIG. 51B). For example, assuming that the display size (display magnification) at the beginning of the appearance of a character image (at the beginning of display) is 0.2 times the normal size, “0.2 times → 0.5 times → 1.0 times” → 1.5 times → 2.0 times → 3.0 times ... ”, the display size (display magnification) increases.

  When the character image reaches a predetermined position (second display position) on the near side of the display screen 7a, the character image is displayed in a size (large size) that occupies most of the screen (see FIG. 51C). . Thereafter, the character image is further moved to the near side of the display screen 7a and displayed, and its display size is enlarged. ).

  In the character notice A, when the character image appearing (displayed) at the center rear side of the display screen 7a moves toward the front side of the screen, the moving speed gradually increases. That is, the moving speed of the character image moving from the back side to the near side of the display screen 7a increases as it approaches the near side of the display screen 7a. For example, when the moving speed at the beginning of the movement of the character image is set as a reference, the reference speed is 1.2 times, 1.5 times, 1.8 times, 2.0 times, 3.0 times, and so on.・ ・ ”Increases the moving speed.

  As described above, in the character notice A, the moving display, the enlarged display, and the accelerated display of the character image from the back side to the near side of the screen are changed from the start of the variable effect (the variable display of the effect symbol 8) to the stop (temporary) of the first stop symbol. This is executed at the first time (for example, during about 9 seconds from the start of the fluctuation) until the stop. Then, through the type (expression) of the character image whose display size increases as it approaches the near side of the display screen 7a, the big hit reliability of the variable display is suggested to the player.

  Although FIG. 51 shows the display screen 7a when the character notice A3 is executed, the character notices A1 and A2 are similarly executed. That is, if the character notice to be executed is the character notice A1, the character image Y1 is displayed instead of the character image Y3 shown in FIG. 51. If the character notice to be executed is the character notice A2, the character shown in FIG. Character image Y2 is displayed instead of image Y3.

  On the other hand, when the notice effect pattern of the character notice B is set in S4506 described above, when the change effect is started in response thereto, the change display of the effect symbol 8 is started on the display screen 7a, and the start of the change is started. At about the same time, a character image group including a plurality of character images (here, character images Y1 to Y3) appears at the center rear side (first display position) of the display screen 7a (see FIG. 52A). . The plurality of character images constituting the character image group are displayed such that the character images partially overlap each other. Specifically, the character image on the near side of the display screen 7a is displayed so as to cover a part of the character image on the far side. For this reason, the character image located in the foreground in the character image group is entirely exposed, and the expression of the character image can be visually recognized. However, the display size of each character image constituting the character image group when it appears on the display screen 7a (at the beginning of the change) is a small size (small size) in which it is difficult for the player to recognize (identify) the facial expression. It is.

  Thereafter, as the variable effect (variable display of the effect symbol 8) progresses, the character image group appearing (displayed) at the center rear side of the display screen 7a is moved and displayed straight toward the front side of the display screen 7a. . At this time, the display size (display magnification) of the character image group is gradually increased (enlarged display) along with the moving display (see FIG. 52B). For example, assuming that the display size (display magnification) at the beginning of the appearance of a character image group (at the beginning of display) is 0.2 times the normal size, “0.2 times → 0.5 times → 1.0 times” × 1.5 × 2.0 × ... ”, the display size (display magnification) of the character image group increases.

  In this way, while the moving display and the enlarged display of the character image group are performed, the display size (display magnification) of one character image (here, the character image Y3) in the character image group is compared with the other character images. And grow bigger. That is, the enlargement ratio of one character image in the character image group is larger than that of the other character images (see FIG. 52 (c)). One character image whose display magnification (enlargement ratio) is larger than the other character images in this way is a character image (here, the character image Y3) according to the announcement effect pattern set in S4506. One of the character image groups, which is displayed larger than other character images, is displayed on the most front side (frontmost row) of the plurality of character images constituting the character image group.

  Then, the character image group is moved and displayed toward the near side of the display screen 7a, and one character image which is displayed larger than other character images with the moving display is displayed on the display screen 7a. 52, the one character image is displayed in a size (large size) that occupies most of the screen (see FIG. 52 (d)). Thereafter, the one character image is further moved and displayed to the front side of the display screen 7a together with the other character images (that is, as a group of character images), and the display size is enlarged. Disappearing from the display screen 7a (disappearing) while spreading to the outer peripheral side). Thereafter, the remaining other character images are also moved to the near side of the display screen 7a and displayed, and their display size is enlarged. Disappear).

  In the character preview B, when a character image group appearing (displayed) at the center rear side of the display screen 7a moves toward the near side of the screen, a character image group of the character image group is displayed. The moving speed of some of the character images increases as it approaches the near side of the display screen 7a during the movement. More specifically, for a while after the appearance (start of display) of the character image group, a plurality of character images constituting the character image group are integrally moved and displayed at the same moving speed (FIGS. 52A and 52B). )). After that, among the plurality of character images constituting the character image group, as described above, the moving speed of one character image whose display size is larger than the other character images increases, and the moving speed of the character image becomes faster than the other character images. Side, and the pace of the enlarged display of one character image is increased accordingly (see FIGS. 52 (c) and 52 (d)). The movement display, enlargement display, and acceleration display of the one character image after the movement speed is increased are the same as those of the character image in the character announcement A described above (see FIGS. 51B and 51C). On the other hand, among the plurality of character images constituting the character image group, the other character images whose moving speed does not increase have the same moving speed (constant speed) from the beginning of movement (initial appearance) without the moving speed changing from the beginning. Is displayed moving toward the screen. The movement display, enlargement display, and acceleration display of the character image group from the back side to the front side of the screen are the first from the start of the variable effect (the variable display of the effect symbol 8) to the stop (temporary stop) of the first stop symbol. It is executed at a timing (for example, during about 9 seconds from the start of the fluctuation).

  As described above, in the character announcement B, the moving display, the enlarged display, and the accelerated display of the character image group from the back side to the near side of the screen are changed from the start of the variable effect (the variable display of the effect symbol 8) to the stop (the first stop symbol). It is executed at the first time until a temporary stop (for example, during about 9 seconds after the start of fluctuation). Then, in the character image group whose display size increases as approaching the near side of the display screen 7a, it becomes even larger than the other character images, and through one character image type (expression) displayed in the front row (FIG. 52), the jackpot reliability of the variable display is suggested to the player.

  Although FIG. 52 shows the display screen 7a when the character notice B3 is executed, the character notices B1 and B2 are similarly executed. In other words, if the character notice to be executed is a character notice B1 as one character image displayed larger than other character images in the character image group, the character image is replaced with the character image Y3 shown in FIG. If Y1 is displayed and the character notice to be executed is character notice B2, character image Y2 is displayed instead of character image Y3 shown in FIG.

[Group notice]
The group announcement in this embodiment is performed using an image group including a plurality of images. In the present embodiment, two types of group notices, “group notice A” and “group notice B”, are provided, and execution modes (group notice effect patterns) are different from each other.

  As shown in FIG. 54, the group notice A includes an image group G1 composed of images simulating a plurality of smiles (also referred to as “smile images”) from the right end (first display position) to the left end (first display position) of the display screen 7a. 2 display position).

  As shown in FIG. 55, the group notice B includes an image group G2 composed of images imitating a plurality of persons (also referred to as a “person image”) from the upper right part (first display position) to the lower left part (first display position) of the display screen 7a. This is a preview effect of a mode of moving toward the second display position).

  Whether or not to execute the group notices A and B (whether or not to execute the notices) and the manner of execution of the group notice when the notices are executed (the notices A and B) are determined (set) in S4506 described above. This determination can be made, for example, based on the group announcement determination table shown in FIG. 53 and the announcement effect determination random number (group announcement determination random number) acquired in S4501.

  The group notice determination table contains information that can be specified based on the analysis result of the change start command in S4502 described above (a change pattern of a special symbol, a result of a special symbol hit / fail determination, a hit type when the result of the special symbol hit / fail determination is a hit, and the like). ) Has a data structure in which the presence / absence and execution mode of the group notice can be determined (selected).

  In other words, as shown in FIG. 53, the group notice determination table shows the special symbol hit / fail judgment result (big hit, small hit, miss) and the big hit type (15R big hit, 2R big hit) when the result is a big hit. , A random number for the announcement effect determination (0 to 99) is assigned to “none”, “group announcement A” and “group announcement B”. Note that “none” in the table means that the group notice is not executed.

  In the group announcement determination table, the result of the special symbol hit / fail judgment is out of order, and when the hit is a small hit or a 2R hit, the selection rate of “None” is increased as compared to the case of a 15R hit, and the group notice becomes difficult to be executed ( (Feasibility is low). In other words, when the result of the special symbol hit determination is a 15R big hit, the selection rate of “None” is made lower than in the case of a miss, a small hit or a 2R big hit, and the group notice is easily executed (executed) The likelihood is high). When the group notice is executed, the selection rates of “group notice A” and “group notice B” are different when the result of the special symbol right / wrong judgment is out of the range and the small hit or the 2R big hit is “group notice A”. Is higher than "group notice B", and when the result of the special symbol hit / fail judgment is a 15R jackpot, "group notice B" is set to be higher than "group notice A". . For this reason, when the group notice B is executed, the expectation of the 15R big hit (15R big hit reliability) is higher than when the group notice A is executed.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the feasibility (appearance rate) of the group announcement is made lower than that of the above-described character announcement and other announcement effects. For this reason, it can be said that the execution of the group announcement is likely to give the player an impression that the jackpot reliability (15R jackpot reliability) is higher than other announcement effects. Then, since the group notice B is a notice with a higher jackpot reliability (15R big hit reliability) than the group notice A, it can be said that the group notice B is positioned as a so-called "hot fever" notice effect.

  Since both the group announcement A and the group announcement B are the second announcement productions that can be executed at the second time (when the reach is established) after the start of the variable production, both the announcements are executed at the same time (the second time). Never. On the other hand, since the above-described character announcement is the first announcement effect that can be executed at the first time (before the reach is established) after the start of the fluctuation effect, the character announcement and the group announcement are executed with one variation display (variation effect). Sometimes.

  In this embodiment, in the group notice determination table, the result of the special symbol hit / fail judgment is out of order, and the presence / absence of execution of the group notice and the selection rate of the execution mode in the case of a small hit or a 2R big hit are the same. This is for the same reason as in the case of the character announcement determination table described above.

  Next, display contents (effect display contents) of the display screen 7a when a group notice is executed will be described with reference to FIGS. 54 and 55. 54 and 55, illustration of the effect symbol 8 during the variable display is omitted for convenience of explanation.

  If the variable effect pattern of the variable effect with reach is set in the above S4505, and the notice effect pattern of the group notice A is set in the above S4506, when the change effect is started in response to this, the display is performed. On the screen 7a, the variable display of the effect symbol 8 is started, and thereafter, the first stop symbol and the second stop symbol stop (temporarily stop) at the same symbol, respectively, and reach is established. At the timing of the reach establishment, an image group G1 including a plurality of smile images appears at the right end of the display screen 7a, and is moved and displayed from there toward the left end of the display screen 7a (FIGS. 54A to 54A). c)).

  The image group G1 is configured by arranging a plurality of (six in this example) smile images in a vertical line in a row in a plurality of smile image columns in the left-right direction. After the smile image sequence appears at the right end of the display screen 7a (see FIG. 54A), the last smile image sequence appears and is moved and displayed until it reaches the left end of the display screen 7a (FIG. 54). (B)). When the smile image sequence reaches the left end (second display position) of the display screen 7a in order from the foremost smile image sequence, the smile image sequence disappears (disappears) from the left end of the display screen 7a to the outside in the order of arrival. The group notice A (moving display of the image group G1) ends when the smile image sequence (see FIG. 54 (c)) reaches the left end of the display screen 7a and disappears (disappears) therefrom. I do. In this embodiment, the moving speed of the image group G1 that is moved and displayed in the group notice A is constant from the start to the end of the group notice A.

  The plurality of smile image sequences forming the image group G1 partially overlap each other so that the front-back positional relationship is alternately changed, and the smile image on the front side (smile image sequence) is changed to the smile image on the back side (smile image sequence). ) Are displayed so as to cover a part (left and right parts) (see FIGS. 54B and 54C). Therefore, the entire smile image of the smile image sequence located on the near side of the screen in the image group G1 (a plurality of smile image sequences) is in an exposed state, and is moved from the right end to the left end of the display screen 7a. The entire expression is visible throughout.

  On the other hand, in the image group G1 (plurality of smile image sequences), each smile image in the smile image sequence located on the far side of the screen is partially exposed, and moves from the right end to the left end of the display screen 7a. During that time, a part of it becomes visible. Then, the smile image sequence located on the near side of the screen reaches the left end of the screen and disappears from the screen, thereby temporarily (instantaneously), but a smile that was only partially visible until then. The entire image becomes visible. As described above, the group notice A based on the image group G1 is moved and displayed at a time with a large number of smile images overlapping from the right end to the left end of the display screen 7a, and the overlap is released at the left end of the screen (smile image). (Columns disappear sequentially).

  On the other hand, if the variable effect pattern of the variable effect with reach is set in the above-described S4505, and the notice effect pattern of the group notice B is set in the above-described S4506, the variable effect is started in response to this. On the display screen 7a, the variation display of the effect symbol 8 is started, and thereafter, the first stop symbol and the second stop symbol are respectively stopped (temporarily stopped) at the same symbol, and reach is established. An image group G2 including a plurality of human images appears at the upper right portion of the display screen 7a in accordance with the timing of establishing the reach, and is moved and displayed from there toward the lower left portion of the display screen 7a (FIG. 55 (a)). , (B)).

  The image group G2 is configured by arranging a plurality of human image rows in which a plurality of human images are arranged in a line on the left and right, from upper right to lower left (diagonally lower left), and moves in the moving direction (diagonally lower left). After the foremost person image sequence appears at the upper right of the display screen 7a (see FIG. 55 (a)), a plurality of person image sequences are displayed at the lower left of the display screen 7a until the last person image sequence appears. It is moved and displayed (see FIG. 55 (b)). Then, when the image sequence reaches the lower left portion (second display position) of the display screen 7a in order from the frontmost person image sequence, the human image sequence disappears from the lower left portion of the display screen 7a to the outside of the screen in order of arrival (disappears). When the last person image sequence (see FIG. 55 (b)) reaches the lower left of the display screen 7a and disappears from the screen (disappears), the group notice B (moving display of the image group G2) ) Ends. In this embodiment, the moving speed of the image group G2 that is moved and displayed in the group notice B is constant from the start to the end of the group notice B.

  The plurality of human image sequences constituting the image group G2 partially overlap each other along the moving direction of the image group G2 (obliquely downward left), and the person image on the near side (person image sequence) is located on the back side. It is displayed so as to cover a part of the person image (person image sequence) (see FIG. 55B). For this reason, in the image group G2 (a plurality of person image strings), the individual person images of the person image string located on the front side of the screen are entirely exposed, and move from the upper right part to the lower left part of the display screen 7a. Until you do so, you can see the whole thing.

  On the other hand, in the image group G2 (a plurality of human image sequences), individual human images of the human image sequence located on the back side of the screen are partially exposed, and the upper right to lower left portions of the display screen 7a are displayed. While moving toward, a part of it becomes visible. Then, the person image sequence located on the near side reaches the lower left of the screen and disappears from the screen, so that although temporarily (momentary), only part of the human image could be visually recognized until then. Becomes visible.

  In addition, when a plurality of person image strings constituting the image group G2 appear at the upper right portion of the display screen 7a, they are displayed at the first display size, and thereafter, move toward the lower left portion of the display screen 7a. Accordingly, the display size increases, and when reaching the lower left of the screen, the image is displayed in the second display size larger than the first display size. Further, in the plurality of person image rows constituting the image group G2, the number of the person images arranged on the left and right is different in each row. Specifically, the front row of the plurality of human image rows has the largest number of human images (10 in this example), and thereafter, the number of human images decreases by one for each row from the front row to the last row. Then, the number of person images in the last row is the smallest (three in this example).

  As described above, in the group notice 2 based on the image group G2, a plurality of person image strings are moved and displayed from the upper right part to the lower left part of the display screen 7a with the number of person images (number of persons) and a change in display size. It is a mode that is.

[Operation and Effect of Second Embodiment]
In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment (embodiment 2) described above, a character notice (character notice A) is provided at the first time during the change display of the effect symbol 8 (from the start of the change to the stop of the first stop symbol). Or B) can be executed, and the group notice (group notice A or B) can be executed at the second time (when reach is established). Among these notices, the character notice A indicates that the target notice image (character image) moves from the predetermined start position (rear side of the screen) of the display screen 7a toward the end point position (front side of the screen). The moving speed of the preview image increases as it approaches, and its display size increases, and the type (expression) of the preview image (character image) also changes according to the jackpot reliability (that is, the preview presentation effect pattern). It has become something. For this reason, in the character notice A, the impression that the notice image is approaching while increasing the speed on the display screen 7a is given to the player, and the reliability differs (changes) depending on the type of the approach notice image. It is possible to make the player aware.

  Further, the character preview B moves as the plurality of preview images (character image groups) move from a predetermined start point position (screen back side) to an end point position (front side of the screen) on the display screen 7a, and approach the end point position. The display size of the one preview image (character image) increases as the moving speed of the preview image (character image) increases, and the type of the preview image (character image) ( Expression) is also changing. For this reason, in the character preview B, a plurality of preview images moving on the display screen 7a are mixed with those whose moving speed is increased (changed) and those which are not, so that a plurality of preview images are displayed on the display screen 7a. Gives the player the impression that is approaching, and allows the player to recognize that the reliability differs (changes) depending on the type of the one preview image whose moving speed has increased among the multiple preview images that are approaching Becomes possible.

  As a result, it is possible to provide a character announcement that is rich in change and high in interest. As a result, it is possible to attract the player's interest to the character notice and to improve the game entertainment.

  In addition, the group notice A is an image group formed by arranging a plurality of image sequences (smile image sequences) in which a plurality of images (smile images) are arranged in a vertical line in the horizontal direction, at a predetermined starting point position (screen position) on the display screen 7a. The image sequence moves from the right end) to the end position (the left end of the screen), and a plurality of image sequences constituting the image group are such that the image on the near side (image sequence) is the image of the image on the back side (image sequence). It is displayed in an overlapping state so as to cover a part (left and right parts). Further, the group notice B is an image group in which a plurality of image sequences (person image sequences) in which a plurality of images (person images) are arranged in a line on the left and right are arranged along the diagonally lower left (diagonally upper right). 7a moves from a predetermined start point position (upper right part of the screen) to an end point position (lower left part of the screen), and a plurality of image strings constituting the image group are images on the near side (image strings) Are overlapped so as to cover a part (left and right parts) of the image (image sequence) on the back side. In addition, the group notice B indicates that the display size of all images (person images) constituting the image group increases as approaching the end point position, and the number of images (person images) constituting the image group increases from the front row to the rear row. (In other words, the number increases from the rear row toward the front row) (see FIG. 55).

  For this reason, in the group notices A and B, it is possible to give a sense of depth to a plurality of images (image groups) displayed (moved and displayed) on the display screen 7a, and to provide a sense of depth within a limited area (display area). It is possible to display (move and display) as many images as possible. In particular, the sense of depth of the group notice B is remarkable. As a result, it is possible to enhance the visual effect of the group notice and improve the game entertainment.

  In addition, by providing the group notices A and B having different appearance impressions, it is possible to enhance the interest of the group notice as a variety of effects. In particular, in the group notice B, the display size of the image (person image) constituting the image group increases as approaching the end point position, and the number of images (person images) constituting the image group increases from the front row to the rear row. This makes it easier to give the impression that the images constituting the image group are approaching the player on the display screen 7a. This makes it possible to enhance the interest of the group notice.

  In both the character preview and the group preview of the present embodiment, the target preview image appears at a predetermined start point position (first display position) on the display screen 7a, and then the preview image is displayed at a predetermined end point position (first display position). After moving to the (second display position), the display screen 7a disappears and ends. Therefore, it is possible to make these notices a sharp effect. In particular, the character notice can be executed between the start of the change and the first stop symbol stop (first time), and the group notice can be executed when the reach is established (second time). I have. For this reason, since the time required from the start (the appearance of the notice image) to the end (the disappearance of all the notice images) of these notices is relatively short, the sharpness that can impact the player in a short time can be obtained. It is possible to make an effective production. This makes it possible to enhance the interest in the notice effect.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, one or more preview images are moved and displayed from a predetermined start point position (first display position) to an end point position (second display position) on the display screen 7a. Are provided with character notices A and B and group notices A and B. In the character announcements A and B, the start point position (appearance position) from which the notice image is moved is located on the far side of the screen, and the end point position (extinction position), which is the movement destination, is located on the near side of the screen. In the group preview A, the starting point position, which is the source of the preview image group (a plurality of preview images), is on the right side of the screen, and the end point, which is the destination, is on the right side of the screen. In the group notice B, the starting point position as the movement source of the notice image group (a plurality of notice images) is on the upper right side of the screen, and the end point position as the movement destination is on the lower left side of the screen. As described above, in the present embodiment, the moving source (first display position) of the notice image to be moved differs or moves depending on the type of the notice to be executed among the character notices A and B and the group notices A and B. The tip (the second display position) may be different. This makes it possible to diversify the notice effect (moving display effect) accompanied by the moving display of the notice image, and enhance the interest of the notice effect.

  In the above-described second embodiment, in the character announcements A and B and the group announcements A and B, the images to be moved and displayed are images that imitate the face of the character and images that imitate the person. For example, various images such as an image representing a predetermined character (chance, intense heat, etc.) or an image representing a predetermined item can be adopted as the target image. In this case, by changing the suggested jackpot reliability according to the type of character or item, display color, or the like, it is possible to determine the jackpot reliability according to the notice effect pattern, as in the above-described second embodiment. is there.

  Further, in the above-described second embodiment, in the character announcements A and B, the moving speed of the character image moving and displayed from the back side to the near side of the display screen 7a increases as approaching the near side of the screen. However, on the contrary, it is also possible to configure so that the moving speed is reduced. In this case, the character image is moved at a high speed at the beginning of the movement, and then the movement speed is gradually reduced so that the character image is displayed so that the character image can be confirmed (visually confirmed) at the timing of the movement end. Becomes possible. With such a configuration as well, it is possible to attract the player's interest to the character image that is moved and displayed, and to improve the game entertainment. Note that such a change in the moving speed can be adopted in the group notice A and the group notice B described above.

  In the above-described second embodiment, in the character announcement B and the group announcement B, the display size of the image moved and displayed on the display screen 7a is relatively large at the start point position (first display position) from which the image is moved. It is supposed to gradually (gradually) change with the progress of the movement so that it becomes smaller and becomes relatively larger at the end point position (second display position) which is the movement destination. It is also possible to configure so as to be relatively large at the end point and relatively small at the end point position. According to such a configuration, it becomes easier for the player to give an impression that the image to be moved and displayed moves away from the player side. As a result, it is possible to realize a character advance notice and a group advance notice different from those of the above-described second embodiment, thereby improving the game entertainment.

  In the above-described second embodiment, in the character notice B, as the display size of a plurality of images (character image groups) moved and displayed on the display screen 7a increases as the position approaches the end point position, which is the movement destination, among them, The display size of one image is larger than that of the other images. On the other hand, a configuration may be adopted in which a plurality of images (character image groups) are all enlarged at the same magnification. Further, in the above-described group notice B, the display size of a plurality of image sequences (person image sequences) constituting the image group is assumed to increase as approaching the end point position which is the movement destination. On the other hand, the display size of one image (one specific image) among the images (person images) included in the plurality of image sequences is configured to increase as approaching the end point position, or the plurality of images ( It is also possible to configure so that the display size of a plurality of specific images) increases as it approaches the end point position. Even with these configurations, it is possible to realize a highly informative group notice with a variety of display contents.

  In the second embodiment, in the group notice B, the number of images (person images) included in each of a plurality of image sequences (person image sequences) constituting the image group is determined by the number of the front row of the image sequence. (From one column) to the last column (the other column), but on the contrary, it increases from the foremost column to the last column of the image column (in other words, the image column From the last column to the front column). Even with such a configuration, it is possible to make the group notice a variety of effects, and it is possible to enhance the interest of the group notice. In particular, the display size of an image to be moved and displayed is gradually increased (stepwise) so as to be relatively large at the start point position and relatively small at the end point position. It is possible to make it easier to give an impression that a certain image moves away from the player side, thereby realizing a group notice with high interest.

  In the above-described second embodiment, the starting points of the images that are moved and displayed in the character notices A and B and the group notices A and B are respectively set to the far side (character notices A and B) and the right end (the group notices) of the display screen 7a. A), provided at the upper right part (group notice B), the end point position of the image that is moved and displayed in each of the notices is the near side (character notice A and B), the left end (group notice A), and the lower left of the display screen 7a, respectively. Although it is provided in the section (group notice B), the start point position and the end point position thereof can be provided at other positions on the display screen 7a. For example, the start point position and the end point position of the character image that is moved and displayed in the character announcement are set to the upper center and the lower center of the display screen 7a, respectively, and the start point position and the end point position of the image group that is moved and displayed in the group announcement are respectively indicated. The position is arbitrary, such as the right end and upper left or lower left of the display screen 7a. In this case, one or both of the start point position and the end point position of the preview image that is moved and displayed are different from each other, such as a plurality of preview effect patterns related to the character previews A and B and the group previews A and B illustrated in the second embodiment. A plurality of preview effect patterns can be provided, and a preview effect based on the preview effect pattern selected from the plurality of preview effect patterns can be executed. Even with such a configuration, it is possible to diversify the notice effect (moving display effect) accompanied by the moving display of the notice image.

  Further, in the above-described second embodiment, the start point position and the end point position of the images moved and displayed in the character notices A and B and the group notices A and B are provided on one display screen 7a, respectively. May be provided on the display screen 7a (main liquid crystal) of the first image display device 7 and the other may be provided on the display screen 71a (sub liquid crystal) of the second image display device 71. According to such a configuration, it is possible to move and display the preview image across a plurality of display screens, so that it is possible to further enhance the interest of the preview effect (moving display effect) involving the moving display of the preview image. Becomes

  Further, in the second embodiment described above, an effect involving moving display of one or a plurality of images (such as a character image, a face image, and a person image) is performed as a notice effect (the change notice) indicating the big hit reliability of the change display. However, it is also possible to execute it as an effect other than the notice effect, such as a lively effect, a background effect, a round effect, etc. associated with the variable display. Further, in addition to the change notice, it is also possible to execute as a reservation pre-read notice.

  In the above-described second embodiment, the character announcement can be executed at the first time and the group announcement can be executed at the second time in the fluctuation period in which the fluctuation display of the effect symbol 8 is performed. The timing is not limited to the timing. For example, the group notice can be executed at the third time, or the character notice can be executed between the second time and the third time.

  In the second embodiment, the image display device (first image display device 7) for displaying the character notice and the group notice is a 3D display provided with a liquid crystal display (three-dimensional display) corresponding to three-dimensional display (3D display). A display device is also possible. The 3D display device can display a two-dimensional image (2D image) and a three-dimensional image (3D image), and can be electrically switched between a two-dimensional display (2D display) and a three-dimensional display (3D display). Is what is done. Then, in the stereoscopic display (3D display), a 3D processed image including a left-eye image that can be visually recognized by the left eye and a right-eye image that can be visually recognized by the right eye is displayed on a display screen, and the left-eye image and the above-described image are displayed. It is configured as 3D display means that allows a player to visually recognize the visual target image included in the right-eye image as being arranged in the virtual space, and displays a plurality of the visual target images at different depths. It is configured so that it can be arranged at a virtual position and visually recognized by a player. When the 3D display device is provided, images (character images, smile images, and person images) that are moved and displayed in each of the character announcements A and B and the group announcements A and B can be configured by a stereoscopic image (3D image). It is. Then, when each notice is executed, the three-dimensional image (character image, smile image, or person image) corresponding to the notice to be executed is displayed on the display screen (three-dimensional display) of the 3D display device. A configuration for performing display control (3D display control) is possible.

  According to such a configuration, moving display of one or more character images from the back side to the front side of the screen (character notices A and B) and moving display of a plurality of smile images (image groups) from the right end to the left end of the screen (Group notice A) and moving display (group notice B) of a plurality of person images (image group, image sequence) from the upper right to the lower left of the screen are expressed as a three-dimensional display (3D display). For this reason, in the character notice A and the character notice B, it is possible to make the player feel more strongly that the character image moving and displayed from the back of the screen to the near side is approaching. Further, in the group notice A, it is possible to further enhance the sense of depth of the plurality of smile images that are moved and displayed from the right end to the left end of the screen while partially overlapping each other. Further, in the group notice B, it is possible to further enhance the sense of depth of the plurality of person images moved and displayed from the upper right to the lower left of the screen, and in addition, the display size of the person image increases as the end point of the moving display becomes closer. In addition to the fact that the number of the person images is larger in the front row (smaller in the rear row), it is possible to make the player more strongly feel the impression of the person image (person image row) approaching. That is, 3D image control that moves the displayed plurality of viewing target images forward in the virtual space with respect to the display screen, and increases the moving speed of the plurality of viewing target images toward the front side. Means. In addition, the 3D image control unit allows the plurality of viewing target images having different depths to be viewed side by side in the front-rear direction so as to partially overlap each other, and an image that is displayed on a display screen in a different color for each viewing target image. Control may be performed. Thereby, it is possible to further enhance the interest of the notice effect (moving display effect) accompanied by the moving display of the notice image.

  As described above, the embodiments 1 and 2 (including the modified examples) have been described as the embodiments of the present invention. However, the present invention is not limited to these embodiments, and each of the claims is not limited to the scope described in each claim. The present invention is not limited to the language described in the section, but also extends to a range easily replaced by those skilled in the art, and it is possible to appropriately add an improvement based on the knowledge usually possessed by those skilled in the art.

  For example, in the above-described embodiment, the second image display device 71 (sub liquid crystal) having a relatively small screen size is provided above the first image display device 7 (main liquid crystal) having a relatively large screen size. However, a second image display device (sub-liquid crystal) may be provided below, left, or right of the first image display device (main liquid crystal). In this case, as in the above-described embodiment, it is needless to say that one main liquid crystal and one sub liquid crystal are provided, and one main liquid crystal and two or more (for example, two) sub liquid crystals are provided. A configuration (not shown) including two or more (for example, two) main liquid crystals and one sub-liquid crystal, or two or more (for example, two) main liquid crystals and two or more (for example, two) sub-liquid crystals Or a configuration (not shown). The present invention can be applied to a configuration including the plurality of image display devices (display screens). Note that the present invention can be applied to a gaming machine having a configuration including only the image display device 7 (main liquid crystal) provided substantially at the center of the game board 2 (game area 3) (a configuration in which one image display device is provided). Of course you can.

  In the above-described embodiment, the image display device (the first image display device 7 and the second image display device 71) provided integrally with the game board 2 is provided. In addition, for example, a frame-side image display device provided on the front frame 51 may be provided. In this case, it is also possible to adopt a configuration in which the preliminary effects in the above-described embodiments and the like are executed by the image display device on the frame side. This makes it possible to provide an unprecedented novel effect as an effect display performed by the image display device on the frame side.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the number of rounds of the jackpot game is two types, “2R” and “15R”. However, the number of rounds is not limited to this, and three types of round numbers are available. The above may be used, or only one type may be used. Further, the opening patterns of the first special winning opening 30 and the second special winning opening 35 (V attacker) are not limited to the above-described embodiment. For example, the opening time and the number of times of opening per round are various. Can be adopted.

  In the above-described embodiment, depending on the length of the opening time of the second special winning opening 35 (V attacker) in the V round, the possibility of V passing becomes higher (easier) or lower (substantially not). It becomes possible) and was set. That is, when the opening time of the second special winning opening 35 in the V round is relatively long, it is easy for game balls to enter the second special winning opening 35 and the second special winning opening 35 At least one of the entered game balls almost certainly passes through the specific area 39. On the other hand, if the opening time of the second special winning opening 35 in the V round is relatively short, the second special winning game It is difficult (substantially impossible) for a game ball to enter the mouth 35, so that the game ball does not pass through the specific area 39. Instead, a movable piece that opens and closes a specific area is provided, and the movable piece is operated based on the number of balls (count value by the number-of-balls counting means) entering the second special winning opening 35 in the V round. The possibility of V passage may differ depending on the operation mode. For example, when the movable piece is operated based on a first predetermined number (for example, the first) of entering balls into the second special winning opening 35 in the V round, the operation mode of the movable piece may be V-passable. Is low (substantially impossible), and when the movable piece is operated based on a second predetermined number (for example, any of the second to specified number) of balls, the movable piece The operation mode is a mode in which the possibility of V passage becomes high. The big hit in which the movable piece operates only in a mode in which the movable piece is unlikely to pass the V in the V round, that is, the big hit in which the movable piece operates only based on the first predetermined number of balls entering the second special winning opening 35 A "big hit with a planned V non-passing", and a big hit that may be operated in a mode with a low possibility of passing V or in a mode with a high possibility of passing V, that is, the first predetermined to the second big winning opening 35 The big hit at which the movable piece operates based on the number of incoming balls and the second predetermined number of incoming balls may be referred to as a “V passing scheduled jackpot”. Even with such a configuration, it is possible to determine whether or not the probability varying function is activated (whether or not a high-probability state has occurred) based on whether or not a game ball has passed to a specific area, as in the above-described embodiments and the like.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, a bonus in the game of generating a high probability state based on the fact that the game ball has passed the specific area 39 in the V round during the big hit game (during the special game) is given to the player. Although the privilege is exemplified, the privilege according to the present invention is not limited to the occurrence of the high probability state. For example, a certain advantage is given to the player, such as a high base state in which the frequency of game balls entering the starting port is increased, and a fluctuation time reduction state (time reduction state) in which the fluctuation time of identification information is shorter than usual. If so, the content (type) of the privilege is not limited. Further, based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the specific area, one benefit may be provided or a plurality of benefits may be provided.

  In the above-described embodiment, the application of the present invention to a pachinko machine (a so-called “V-type machine”) having a specific region 39 as a probable variable operation port is exemplified. However, the present invention is not limited to this. In a gaming machine of a type that determines whether or not to give a high-probability state based on the result of the special symbol hit determination (the type of the big hit symbol stopped and displayed) without having the 39, a so-called “symbol changing machine” However, the present invention is applicable. Alternatively, the present invention is applicable to a gaming machine having no probability varying function. In addition, a special winning area, which can enter the ball by the result of the special symbol hit determination being a small hit, is provided with a specific area (V area). The present invention is also applicable to pachinko gaming machines of one or two types, in which a big hit occurs when the vehicle passes through a specific area (V passing), and a big hit game is executed based on the V passing.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the control process (the so-called special figure 2) in which the second special figure reservation (variable display of the second special symbol) is digested prior to the first special figure reservation (variable display of the first special symbol) is performed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and may be a control process (so-called special figure 1 priority change) in which the first special figure reservation is performed prior to the second special figure reservation. Alternatively, the priority is not set for the digestion of the first special figure reservation and the digestion of the second special figure reservation, and the first special figure reservation and the second special figure reservation are digested in order from the oldest one stored. A control process (a so-called entry order (storage order) variation) control process may be used. In addition, instead of the special figure 2 priority change in the above-described embodiment, a change display of the first special symbol and a change display of the second special symbol (digestion of the first special figure reservation and digestion of the second special figure reservation) are performed. Control processing executed in parallel (so-called special figure 1 and 2 simultaneous fluctuation) may be adopted.

  In the above-described embodiment, the large hit probability can be set to a low probability (first probability) or a high probability (second probability) by deactivating / activating the probability varying function. Is not limited to this. For example, three or more types of probabilities can be set, such as a medium probability (third probability) higher than a low probability (first probability) and lower than a high probability (second probability). Is also good. Furthermore, a first low probability and a first high probability (first probability condition), a second low probability and a second high probability (second probability condition), a third low probability and a third high probability (third probability condition), and the like. A plurality of types of probability conditions defining a relationship between a low probability and a high probability are provided, and any of the plurality of types of probability conditions can be arbitrarily set (selectable) when, for example, a game machine is powered on. Is also good.

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Hereinafter, inventions related to the embodiments (examples) disclosed in the present specification will be disclosed as reference inventions.

(Reference Invention 1)
Conventionally, there has been widely known a gaming machine capable of executing a special game in which a predetermined game profit can be given to a player based on a result of a determination of success or failure made based on establishment of a predetermined condition being a specific result. I have. In this type of gaming machine, it is common to execute a variable effect in which symbols are variably displayed based on the result of the hit / fail determination and then stop-displayed (for example, see Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2009-95470).

  However, in the fluctuating production based on the result of the success / failure determination, the effect form tends to be uniform, and there is room for further improvement to enhance the interest of gaming machines that perform fluctuating production.

  The present invention 1 has been made in view of the above circumstances, and its purpose is to realize a highly attractive fluctuating effect capable of attracting the player's interest, and to improve the entertainment interest of the game. It is to plan.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 1-1 is:
A gaming machine that is capable of executing a special game in which a predetermined game profit can be given to a player based on a result of a determination of success or failure performed based on establishment of a predetermined condition being a specific result,
A display screen capable of displaying effects,
Effect control means capable of controlling the effect,
The effect control means, as the effect, is configured to be able to execute a variable effect of stop display after variably displaying a plurality of symbols based on the result of the determination of the success or failure,
The symbol is provided with a special symbol configured having a symbol image and a decoration image,
In the fluctuation effect, after at least one of the plurality of symbols is stopped and displayed in the special symbol, the decoration image forming the special symbol is displayed at a predetermined position different from the stop display position, and the decoration image is displayed. And a special effect of variably displaying the symbol image constituting the special symbol together with the special symbol can be executed.

  According to such a gaming machine, a special symbol including a symbol image and a decoration image is provided as a symbol used for the fluctuation effect, and at least one of the plurality of symbols stops at the special symbol. When displayed, a special effect can be executed thereafter. The special effect is to display a decorative image at a predetermined position different from the position of the stop display among the special symbols stopped and displayed, and to variably display the symbol image which has formed the special symbol together with the decorative image. I have. That is, when a special effect is generated, the decoration image and the design image are separated and the variable display (re-variation) of the design image is executed. For this reason, when the symbol to be variably displayed in the variable effect is stopped and displayed with the special symbol, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the execution (re-variation) of the special effect after the stop display. As a result, it is possible to attract the interest of the player and improve the entertainment interest of the game.

The gaming machine according to Reference Invention 1-2 is the gaming machine according to Reference Invention 1-1 described above.
When the plurality of symbols are stopped and displayed after the variable display, it is possible to stop and display in a predetermined stop order,
The plurality of symbols include a first stop symbol in which the stop order is first, a second stop symbol in which the stop order is second, and a third stop symbol in which the stop order is third. And are provided,
After the first stop symbol or the second stop symbol is stopped and displayed in the special symbol, the special effect can be executed.

  According to such a gaming machine, a symbol other than the third stop symbol whose stop order is the third, ie, the stop order is the first (first), among a plurality of symbols variably displayed in the variable effect. When the first stop symbol to be performed or the second stop symbol to be the second is stopped and displayed in a special symbol, a special effect can be executed thereafter. Therefore, after the start of the fluctuation effect, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the stop display of the first stop symbol or the second stop symbol. Thereby, it is possible to attract the interest of the player from a relatively early stage of the variable production and to enhance the interest.

The gaming machine according to Reference Invention 1-3 is the gaming machine according to Reference Invention 1-1 or 1-2 described above,
By the stop display mode when the plurality of symbols are stopped and displayed and the variable effect ends, it is possible to notify the result of the hit / fail determination,
The stop display mode has a specific display mode indicating that the result of the hit / fail determination is a specific result,
In the fluctuation effect, a reach effect indicating whether or not the stop display mode is the specific display mode is executable,
After the special effect is executed, the reach effect may or may not be executed.

  According to such a gaming machine, while the result of the determination as to whether or not a hit is possible can be notified by the stop display mode of a plurality of symbols (ie, the result of the variable effect) when the variable effect ends, the stop display mode is specifically displayed. The reach effect indicating whether or not to be in the mode can be executed during the variable effect. Then, when the symbol that is variably displayed in the variable effect is stopped and displayed with the special symbol and the special effect is executed, the reach effect may or may not be executed thereafter. For this reason, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the execution (occurrence) of the reach effect after the special effect is executed in the variable effect. Thereby, it is possible to enhance the interest after the special effect.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 1-4 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 1-3 described above.
The effect display by the decoration image displayed at the predetermined position in the special effect is executable,
A plurality of execution modes are provided in the execution mode of the effect display,
When the effect display is executed in a specific execution mode among the plurality of execution modes, the reach effect is executed.

  According to such a gaming machine, when the design to be fluctuated in the fluctuating effect is stopped and displayed with the special symbol and the special effect is executed, the effect display with the decorative image displayed at a predetermined position at that time can be executed. Has become. A plurality of execution modes are provided in the execution mode of the effect display by the decorative image, and when the effect display is executed in a specific execution mode, the reach effect is executed. For this reason, depending on the execution mode of the effect display using the decorative image, a case where the reach effect is executed and a case where the reach effect is not performed may occur. As a result, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the effect display by the decorative image in the special effect and to enhance the interest.

The gaming machine according to Reference Invention 1-5 is the gaming machine according to Reference Invention 1-1 or 1-2 described above,
By the stop display mode when the plurality of symbols are stopped and displayed and the variable effect ends, it is possible to notify the result of the hit / fail determination,
The stop display mode has a specific display mode indicating that the result of the hit / fail determination is a specific result,
In the fluctuation effect, a reach effect indicating whether or not the stop display mode is the specific display mode is executable,
The reach effect is always executed after the special effect is executed.

  According to such a gaming machine, while the result of the determination as to whether or not a hit is possible can be notified by the stop display mode of a plurality of symbols (ie, the result of the variable effect) when the variable effect ends, the stop display mode is specifically displayed. The reach effect indicating whether or not to be in the mode can be executed during the variable effect. Then, when the symbol that is variably displayed in the variable effect is stopped and displayed with the special symbol and the special effect is executed, the reach effect is always executed thereafter. Therefore, the execution of the special effect determines the execution of the reach effect. Thereby, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the execution of the special effect and to enhance the interest.

  According to the above-described present invention, it is possible to realize a highly attractive fluctuating effect and improve the game entertainment.

(Reference Invention 2)
2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there has been widely known a gaming machine capable of executing a special game in which a predetermined game profit can be given to a player based on a display result of a variable display of identification information being a specific display result. In this type of gaming machine, various effects such as a reach effect and a notice effect can be executed during the fluctuation display of the identification information (see, for example, JP-A-2009-95470).

  However, in the effect performed during the variable display of the identification information, although the effect contents (for example, motifs and appearing characters, etc.) differ depending on the model, the effect method (for example, effect development, effect pattern, etc.) is considerably changed. Often not. For this reason, such a type of production tends to be uniform, and there is still room for improvement in improving the entertainment interest of the game.

  This Reference Invention 2 has been made in view of the above circumstances, and its purpose is to realize a highly attractive effect that can attract the interest of a player and to improve the entertainment interest of the game. It is in.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 2-1 is:
A change display of the identification information is performed based on the satisfaction of the predetermined condition, and a special game that can give a predetermined game profit to the player can be executed based on that the display result of the change display is a specific display result. Gaming machine,
A display screen capable of displaying images,
Effect control means capable of controlling the effect,
The effect control means is capable of executing a moving display effect in which a predetermined image moves from the first display position to the second display position of the display screen during the change display of the identification information,
The moving display effect is characterized in that the moving speed changes while the predetermined image moves from the first display position toward the second display position.

  According to such a gaming machine, a moving display effect in which a predetermined image moves from the first display position to the second display position on the display screen during the change display of the identification information can be executed. In the moving display effect, the moving speed of the predetermined image moving from the first display position to the second display position changes during the movement. For this reason, the movement display effect (movement display of the predetermined image) can be varied. As a result, it is possible to attract the player's interest to the moving display effect, and to improve the game entertainment.

  The “display screen” of the present invention 2 may be one display screen or two or more (plural) display screens. In the case of one display screen, the first display position and the second display position can be set in the one display screen. In the case of two or more (plural) display screens, one of the display screens And the second display position can be set on another display screen.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 2-2 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 2-1 described above.
In the moving display effect, the predetermined image appears at the first display position, moves to the second display position, and then disappears.

  According to such a gaming machine, a predetermined image appears at the first display position of the display screen with the start of the moving display effect, and then moves to the second display position and then disappears from the display screen. To end the move display effect. For this reason, it is possible to make the moving display effect sharp. This makes it possible to enhance the interest in the moving display effect.

The gaming machine according to Reference Invention 2-3 is the gaming machine according to Reference Invention 2-1 or 2-2 described above.
In the moving display effect, a plurality of the predetermined images are displayed, and a moving speed of some of the plurality of predetermined images is changed.

  According to such a gaming machine, when the movement display effect is executed, a plurality of predetermined images are displayed on the display screen, and the plurality of predetermined images move from the first display position toward the second display position. At this time, the moving speed changes for a part of the plurality of predetermined images. For this reason, it is possible to mix in the predetermined image moving from the first display position to the second display position, those having a moving speed that does not change and those that do not. This makes it possible to enhance the interest in the moving display effect by making the moving display effect (moving display of the predetermined image) more varied.

The gaming machine according to Reference Invention 2-4 is the gaming machine according to any one of Reference Inventions 2-1 to 2-3 described above,
A plurality of the movement display effects are provided,
The effect control means is capable of selecting and executing any of the plurality of movement display effects,
The plurality of moving display effects include one in which at least one of the first display position and the second display position is different from other moving display effects.

  According to such a gaming machine, when the moving display effect is executed, one of the plurality of moving display effects is selected, and the selected moving display effect is executed. The plurality of moving display effects include one in which at least one of the first display position and the second display position is different from other moving display effects. For this reason, it is possible to diversify the moving display effects, for example, the first display position is different or the second display position is different depending on the type of the moving display effect to be executed. This makes it possible to enhance the interest in the moving display effect.

The gaming machine according to Reference Invention 2-5 is the gaming machine according to any one of Reference Inventions 2-1 to 2-4 described above,
The effect control means, during the variable display of the identification information, it is possible to execute a preview effect suggesting the possibility that the display result of the variable display will be the specific display result,
The moving display effect is executed as the notice effect.

  According to such a gaming machine, during the variable display of the identification information, a preview effect indicating that the display result of the variable display may be a specific display result can be executed. The display effect is to be executed. For this reason, it is possible to increase the player's interest in the movement display effect that can be executed during the variable display of the identification information. This makes it possible to enhance the interest in the moving display effect.

  According to the present invention 2 described above, it is possible to realize a highly attractive effect and to improve the game entertainment.

(Reference Invention 3)
2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there has been widely known a gaming machine capable of executing a special game in which a predetermined game profit can be given to a player based on a display result of a variable display of identification information being a specific display result. In this type of gaming machine, various effects such as a reach effect and a notice effect can be executed during the fluctuation display of the identification information (see, for example, JP-A-2009-95470).

  However, in the effect performed during the variable display of the identification information, although the effect contents (for example, motifs and appearing characters, etc.) differ depending on the model, the effect method (for example, effect development, effect pattern, etc.) is considerably changed. Often not. For this reason, such a type of production tends to be uniform, and there is still room for improvement in improving the entertainment interest of the game.

  This Reference Invention 3 has been made in view of the above circumstances, and its purpose is to realize a highly attractive effect that can attract the player's interest and to improve the game entertainment interest. It is in.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 3-1 is:
A change display of the identification information is performed based on the satisfaction of the predetermined condition, and a special game that can give a predetermined game profit to the player can be executed based on that the display result of the change display is a specific display result. Gaming machine,
A display screen capable of displaying images,
Effect control means capable of controlling the effect,
The effect control means is capable of executing a moving display effect in which a plurality of predetermined images move from a first display position to a second display position on the display screen during the change display of the identification information,
The plurality of predetermined images displayed in the moving display effect include images that move in a state where the images are partially overlapped with each other.

  According to such a gaming machine, a moving display effect in which a plurality of predetermined images move from the first display position to the second display position on the display screen during the change display of the identification information can be executed. The plurality of predetermined images that move from the first display position to the second display position in the moving display effect include images that move in a state where the images partially overlap each other. For this reason, a sense of depth is added to an image (a plurality of predetermined images) displayed (moved and displayed) in the moving display effect, and more images are displayed (moved and displayed) in a limited area. It becomes possible. As a result, it is possible to enhance the visual effect of the moving display effect and improve the entertainment of the game.

  The “display screen” of the third reference invention may be one display screen or two or more (plural) display screens. In the case of one display screen, the first display position and the second display position can be set in the one display screen. In the case of two or more (plural) display screens, one of the display screens And the second display position can be set on another display screen.

The gaming machine according to Reference Invention 3-2 is the gaming machine according to Reference Invention 3-1 described above.
The size of a part or all of the plurality of predetermined images displayed in the moving display effect is changed as the size approaches the second display position. .

  According to such a gaming machine, while a plurality of predetermined images move from the first display position toward the second display position in the moving display effect, the size of some or all of the plurality of predetermined images is changed. Changes as it approaches the second display position. For this reason, it is possible to make the image on the second display position side look larger or smaller than the image on the first display position side. This makes it possible to enhance the interest of the moving display effect by making the moving display effect (moving display of a plurality of predetermined images) rich.

The gaming machine according to Reference Invention 3-3 is the gaming machine according to Reference Invention 3-1 or 3-2 described above.
The moving speed of some or all of the plurality of predetermined images displayed in the moving display effect is changed.

  According to such a gaming machine, while a plurality of predetermined images move from the first display position toward the second display position in the moving display effect, the moving speed changes for some or all of the plurality of predetermined images. . Therefore, it is possible to make the movement display effect (movement display of a plurality of predetermined images) more varied. This makes it possible to further enhance the interest in the moving display effect.

The gaming machine according to Reference Invention 3-4 is the gaming machine according to any one of Reference Inventions 3-1 to 3-3 described above,
A plurality of the movement display effects are provided,
The effect control means is capable of selecting and executing any of the plurality of movement display effects,
The plurality of moving display effects include one in which at least one of the first display position and the second display position is different from other moving display effects.

  According to such a gaming machine, when the moving display effect is executed, one of the plurality of moving display effects is selected, and the selected moving display effect is executed. The plurality of moving display effects include one in which at least one of the first display position and the second display position is different from other moving display effects. For this reason, it is possible to diversify the moving display effects, for example, the first display position is different or the second display position is different depending on the type of the moving display effect to be executed. This makes it possible to enhance the interest in the moving display effect.

The gaming machine according to Reference Invention 3-5 is the gaming machine according to any one of Reference Inventions 3-1 to 3-4 described above,
The effect control means, during the variable display of the identification information, it is possible to execute a preview effect suggesting the possibility that the display result of the variable display will be the specific display result,
The moving display effect is executed as the notice effect.

  According to such a gaming machine, during the variable display of the identification information, a preview effect indicating that the display result of the variable display may be a specific display result can be executed. The display effect is to be executed. For this reason, it is possible to increase the player's interest in the movement display effect that can be executed during the variable display of the identification information. This makes it possible to enhance the interest in the moving display effect.

  According to the above-described present invention, it is possible to realize an effect with a high degree of interest and to improve the game entertainment.

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Claims (5)

A change display of the identification information is performed based on the satisfaction of the predetermined condition, and a special game that can give a predetermined game profit to the player can be executed based on that the display result of the change display is a specific display result. Gaming machine,
A display screen capable of displaying images,
Effect control means capable of controlling the effect,
The effect control means is capable of executing a moving display effect in which a plurality of predetermined images move from a first display position to a second display position on the display screen during the change display of the identification information,
The gaming machine, wherein the plurality of predetermined images displayed in the movement display effect include images that move in a state where the images are partially overlapped with each other. The size of a part or all of the plurality of predetermined images displayed in the moving display effect is changed as the size approaches the second display position. A gaming machine according to claim 1. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein a moving speed of a part or all of the plurality of predetermined images displayed in the moving display effect changes. A plurality of the movement display effects are provided,
The effect control means is capable of selecting and executing any of the plurality of movement display effects,
4. The plurality of moving display effects, wherein at least one of the first display position and the second display position is different from other moving display effects. 5. The gaming machine according to claim 1. The effect control means, during the variable display of the identification information, it is possible to execute a preview effect suggesting the possibility that the display result of the variable display will be the specific display result,
The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the movement display effect is executed as the notice effect.

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