JP2020058527A - Pinball game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a pinball game machine capable of executing an interesting performance rich in change due to a re-variation by causing the re-variation of a special performance symbol to take a new role, in the re-variation configuration after temporarily stopping the special performance symbol.SOLUTION: With the display end of a ready-to-win performance, variation of a special performance symbol is performed again after the temporary stop, a low ready-to-win performance is executed in a normal display mode, a high ready-to-win performance is executed in a special display mode, when a re-variation performance is executed at the time of the low ready-to-win performance, a shift is made to the special display mode to execute the high ready-to-win performance, and a big winning is notified after the shift is made to the normal display mode when the re-variation performance is executed at the time of the high ready-to-win performance. The re-variation performance is triggered by switching between the normal display mode and the special display mode. In addition to the effect of stimulating the player's expectation by the re-variation performance, the effect of giving the player an impact is exhibited by the switching.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 19

Description

  The present invention relates to a ball game machine that executes a big hit game in which a winning or winning lottery is triggered by entering a game ball into a starting opening, and a big winning opening is opened and closed in the case of a big hit.

  In a ball game machine typified by a pachinko machine, a predetermined random number is extracted when a game ball enters the starting opening provided in the game area, and a judgment is made on the basis of the random number to determine whether the game is successful or not. When the result of the non-judgment is a big hit, a big hit game in which an opening round for opening the big winning opening is repeated a predetermined number of times is executed.

  A general ball game machine is provided with a special symbol display device that variably displays a special symbol, and changes the special symbol when the ball enters the starting opening, and the winning / non-winning lottery depending on the stop mode of the special symbol. Notify the result. Further, in the approximate center of the game area, an effect symbol display device composed of a liquid crystal display is arranged, and in the effect symbol display device, the special effect symbol is variably displayed in accordance with the change of the special symbol, and the special effect. The result of the winning / winning lottery is notified by the stop mode of the symbol. Then, in the effect symbol display device, since various effects are displayed in accordance with the variable display of the special effect symbol, the player usually plays the game while gazing at the effect displayed on the effect symbol display device. ing.

  In such a ball game machine, the production design display device displays the reach production before the special production design is stopped, so as to stimulate the emotion of the player who expects a big hit. Further, for example, Patent Document 1 proposes a configuration in which the special effect design is temporarily stopped and then changed again, and the special effect design is fixedly stopped. In this configuration, after the reach effect is displayed, the special effect design is provisionally stopped in a lost manner, then the special effect design is changed again, and after the re-change, the special effect design is fixedly stopped in the jackpot stop mode, A series of effects is displayed on the effect symbol display device. In this way, by temporarily stopping the special effect design in a losing manner, the player is discouraged and then changed again to be determined in the jackpot stopping manner, whereby the player's joy can be enhanced. Therefore, there is an effect that the player's emotions are undulated to improve the interest of the game.

JP, 2013-59467, A

  By the way, in the conventional configuration described in Patent Document 1 described above, when the special effect design is changed again after the temporary stop, the big hit stop mode is set after the change. Further, in the case of confirming in the stop mode of loss, after temporarily stopping the special effect symbol, it is determined in the stop mode of loss by switching to the normal variation effect. In such a conventional configuration, the effect of re-changing the special effect symbol is used only when confirming the stop mode of the big hit, in other words, the effect of the re-variation determines the stop mode of the big hit. It only had the uniform role of the previous production. Therefore, if the player becomes familiar, the player will know that the big hit will be confirmed by the display of the re-variation, and the re-fluctuation makes it difficult to exhibit the above-described effect of undulating the emotion of the player.

  The present invention proposes a ball game machine capable of performing an interesting effect rich in changes by re-changing the special effect symbol by playing a new role.

  The present invention is a big hit that opens and closes the big winning opening when the result of the lottery by the applicable lottery means is a big hit, and a lottery means for performing a lottery on whether or not the jackpot is a big hit. A big hit game control means for executing a game, an effect symbol display device that variably displays a predetermined special effect symbol, and a change mode and a stop of the special effect symbol on the effect symbol display device upon the establishment of a predetermined effect condition. In a ball game machine having a display control means for displaying a pseudo special effect including a mode, and notifying the result of the winning / winning lottery by the stop mode of the special effect symbol, the effect display control means is the special At least normal display mode and special display mode as effect display when effect symbols are changing, and high reach with high expectation to expect big hit by winning / absence lottery as reach effect. Out, a low reach effect that the degree of expectation is lower than the high reach effect, and a re-fluctuation effect that causes the change of the special effect symbol to be changed again after the change of the special effect symbol is temporarily stopped with the end of the display of the reach effect, The low reach effect is performed in the normal display mode, the high reach effect is performed in the special display mode, and when the re-variation effect is performed during the low reach effect, transition to the special display mode. The high-reach effect is carried out, and when the re-variation effect is performed at the time of the high-reach effect, the big hit is notified after shifting to the normal display mode.

Here, it is preferable that the "production condition" is defined, for example, that the win / win lottery means performs the win / win lottery, that the effect display control means obtains the result information of the hit / win lottery.
Further, the "high reach effect" may be only one kind or plural kinds. In the latter case, if a plurality of types of high reach effects have higher expectations than the low reach effects, all may have the same expectations or different expectations.
Further, the "low reach effect" may be only one kind or plural kinds. In the latter case, the plurality of types of low reach effects may all have the same or different expectations as long as the expectations are lower than the high reach effects.
Thus, in the configuration of the present invention, the re-variation effect is used as an opportunity to switch between the normal display mode and the special display mode, and in addition to the effect of stimulating the player's expectation by the re-variation effect. As a result, the effect of giving an impact to the player can be obtained by the switching, so that the interest of the game can be dramatically improved by the synergistic effect of these.

In addition, the ball game machine, when the entrance to the starting opening is a trigger, the winning / losing lottery means for performing the winning / nothing lottery for the big hit and the winning / winning lottery result by the corresponding lottery means are the big winning holes. The big hit game control means for executing the big hit game to open and close, the effect symbol display device that variably displays a predetermined special effect symbol, and the establishment of a predetermined effect condition as a trigger, of the special effect symbol on the effect symbol display device. In a ball game machine provided with a pseudo special effect including a variation mode and a stop mode, and an effect display control means for notifying a result of the winning / absence lottery according to a stop mode of the special effect symbol, the effect display control means Is a high-reach production with a high expectation that expects a big hit by the winning / winning lottery, and a low-reach production with a lower expectation than the high-reach production. With the reach effect display content for displaying the pseudo special effect for confirming the aspect, the reach effect display content, when displaying the high reach effect, is accompanied by the end of the display of the high reach effect. Displaying a re-fluctuation effect that is changed again after the change of the special effect symbol is temporarily stopped, and a re-variation stop content that determines the stop mode of the special effect symbol via the re-variation effect, and the low reach effect are displayed. In the case of performing the low-reach effect, the re-variation effect is displayed with the end of the display of the low-reach effect, and the high-reach effect is displayed through the re-variation effect. good.
In such a configuration, when a high reach effect with a high expectation of a big hit is displayed, the stop mode of the special effect symbol is fixed through the re-variation effect, while a low reach effect with a low expectation is displayed, Since the high reach effect is displayed via the change effect, the re-variation effect after displaying the high reach effect and the re-variation effect after displaying the low reach effect have different meanings. That is, the re-fluctuation effect after the high reach effect has a role as an opportunity to determine the stop mode of the special effect symbol, and the re-fluctuation effect after the low reach effect develops into the high reach effect with high expectation. It has the role of a trigger. And, in addition to having the effect of causing ups and downs in the emotions of the player by re-changing after any temporary stop, any of the re-fluctuation effects, in addition, in the re-variation stop content, the player is determined by the determination of the stop mode. It can be divided into one of the expected feelings (specifically, in the case of a big hit stop mode, the feeling of excitement changes to a sense of pleasure, while in the case of a lost stop mode, it changes to discouragement). On the other hand, in the re-developed development contents, in addition to the effect of causing ups and downs in the player's emotions as described above, the display of the high reach effect further enhances the player's expectation, and the effect of enhancing the interest is improved. .
The ball-playing machine configured in this way can provide an interesting effect rich in variation that has never been seen by displaying the re-variation effect by making the re-variation effect play different roles. The special effect further enhances the effect of increasing the enjoyment of the game.

1 is a front view of a pachinko machine 1 according to the present invention. It is a front view of the game board 2 of the pachinko machine 1. It is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 1. It is a chart explaining a part of the specification of the game in the pachinko machine 1. It is a flow chart which shows an outline of a main routine. It is a flowchart showing a start winning process. 3 is a flowchart 1 showing a hit / miss determination process. 6 is a flowchart 2 showing a hit / miss determination process. 9 is a flowchart 3 showing a hit / miss determination process. 9 is a flowchart 4 showing a hit / miss determination process. It is a flowchart 1 showing a big hit game processing. It is the flowchart 2 which shows the big hit game processing. It is the flowchart 3 which shows the big hit game processing. It is a flow chart which shows pseudo production control processing. It is the display example 1 of the pseudo special effect displayed on the effect symbol display device 6 in Example 1. It is the display example 2 of the pseudo special effect displayed on the effect symbol display device 6 in Example 1. It is the display example 3 of the pseudo special effect displayed on the effect symbol display device 6 in Example 1. It is the display example 4 of the pseudo special effect displayed on the effect symbol display device 6 in Example 1. It is a display example of the pseudo special effect displayed on the effect symbol display device 6 in the second embodiment. It is a display example of the pseudo special effect continued from FIG. It is the display example 1 of the pseudo special effect displayed on the effect symbol display device 6 in Example 3. It is the display example 2 of the pseudo special effect displayed on the effect symbol display device 6 in Example 3. It is the display example 1 of the pseudo special effect displayed on the effect symbol display device 6 in Example 4. It is the display example 2 of the pseudo special effect displayed on the effect symbol display device 6 in Example 4.

  Embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. The embodiment according to the present invention is not limited to the following embodiment, and various forms can be adopted as long as they are within the technical scope of the present invention. It is also possible to appropriately combine the following embodiments and other examples.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment has a structure in which each part of the configuration is held by an outer frame 51 that forms a vertically long fixed outer frame holding frame. An inner frame (not shown) is attached to the outer frame 51 so as to be openable and closable with respect to the outer frame 51 via hinges 53 provided above and below the left side of the outer frame 51. A frame (glass frame) 52 is attached to the inner frame so as to be openable. A plate glass 61 is detachably attached to the front frame 52. Further, on the back side (rear side) of the plate glass 61, the game board 2 (FIG. 2) attached to the inner frame is arranged.

  Speakers 66 are arranged on the left and right of the upper portion of the front frame 52, and a game sound or an alarm sound emitted from the speaker 66 enhances the interest of the game or calls the player's attention. In addition, a plurality of frame-side decoration lamps 65 that emit light according to the game state are provided in the front frame 52, and the light emission improves the taste of the game. Further, an upper plate 55 and a lower plate 63 are integrally provided under the front frame 52, and a firing handle 64 is arranged on the right side of the lower plate 63. The launch handle 64 is rotated clockwise by the player to move a launch device (not shown) to launch a game ball supplied from the upper plate 55 toward the game area 3 of the game board 2. To do.

  Prize balls and rental balls are paid out to the upper plate 55. Further, the lower plate 63 is configured to receive an overflowing prize ball from the upper plate 55, and includes a ball removing lever (not shown) for discharging the game ball in the lower plate 63. By operating this ball-pulling lever by the player, the game balls stored in the lower plate 63 can be transferred to another box (dollar box).

  The pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment is a so-called CR machine, and a prepaid card unit (CR unit) 56 for reading and writing a prepaid card is adjacent to the pachinko machine 1. The pachinko machine 1 is provided with a CR settlement display device 95 (see FIG. 4) having a lending button 57, a settlement button 58, and a balance display device 59. Further, in the center of the upper plate 55, a production button 67, a jog dial 68, and a decision switch 69 which can be operated by the player are provided.

  FIG. 2 is a front view of the game board 2 of the pachinko machine 1. The game board 2 is provided with a substantially circular game area 3 surrounded by guide rails 2a and 2b, and a large number of game nails (not shown) are planted in the game area 3. A center case 5 is disposed in the center of the game area 3, and an LCD screen of a performance symbol display device 6 (the entire illustration is omitted) is disposed in the center of the center case 5 so as to be visible from the front. ing. The center case 5 is also provided with a warp inlet, a warp passage, a stage and the like which are not shown.

  Immediately below the center case 5, a first starting port 11 is provided, and on the right side of the center case 5, a normal symbol operation gate 17 and a second starting port 12 are provided vertically side by side. . The first starting port 11 is configured to be able to enter a game ball at all times, while the second starting port 12 is configured to be an ordinary electric accessory 13 having a wing piece that can be opened and closed. The game ball can be entered only in the open state. Further, the normal symbol operation gate 17 is configured to be able to pass the game ball at all times.

  Further, at the lower right of the center case 5 (below the ordinary electric accessory 13), a special winning opening 14 is provided. The special winning opening 14 is composed of a special electric winning accessory 15, which is located at an upright position where the special winning opening 14 is closed and a tilting position where the special winning opening 14 tilts forward from the standing up position and opens. An opening and closing piece for conversion operation is provided, and by setting the opening and closing piece in the standing position, the game ball is closed into the special winning opening 14 and the tilted position is set. The ball is placed in an open state where it can enter. The special electric accessory 15 includes a special winning opening solenoid 14b (see FIG. 3) for opening and closing the opening / closing piece, and the special winning opening solenoid 14b is drive-controlled to close the special winning opening 14 in the closed state. And the open state can be controlled.

  Three general winning openings 31 are arranged to the left of the first starting opening 11, and one general winning opening 31 is arranged to the right of the first starting opening 11. These general winning openings 31 are configured so that game balls can always be entered. Further, an outlet 16 is provided in the most downstream part of the game area 3, and when the game ball shot in the game area 3 does not enter any winning opening or starting opening, Enter the ball into the outlet 16.

  At the lower right of the game board 2, a normal symbol display device 7, a normal symbol holding number display device 8, a first special symbol holding number display device 18, and a second special symbol holding number display device 19 each consisting of a plurality of LEDs. , A first special symbol display device 9 and a second special symbol display device 10 each consisting of a 7-segment display device are provided.

  FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing electric wiring of the pachinko machine 1. In this block diagram, a so-called relay board or a power supply board that simply relays signals is not shown. Although not shown in detail, all of the main controller 80, the payout controller 81, the effect symbol controller 82, and the sub integrated controller 83 have a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, an input port, an output port, and the like. . Then, the CPU of each of these control devices starts a program installed in each ROM by an interrupt signal having a cycle of 2 ms to execute various controls.

  The main control unit 80, through the game board relay terminal board 74, the first starting port switch 11a for detecting the game ball entering the first starting port 11, the game ball entering the second starting port 12 A second starting opening switch 12a for detecting, a normal gate switch 17a for detecting a game ball that has passed through the normal symbol operation gate 17, a count switch 14a for counting the game balls that have entered the special winning opening 14, and a general winning opening 31. A detection signal from each general winning opening switch 31a or the like for detecting each game ball entered in is input.

  The main controller 80 operates according to a program installed in the ROM, generates various commands relating to the progress of the game based on the above detection signals, etc., and issues the commands to the payout controller 81 and the sub integrated controller. Output to 83. In addition, the main control device 80 performs display control of the first special symbol display device 9, the second special symbol display device 10, and the normal symbol display device 7 via the symbol display device relay terminal board 71, and the first Lighting control of the special symbol hold number display device 18, the second special symbol hold number display device 19, and the normal symbol hold number display device 8 is performed. Further, the main controller 80 is also connected to a special winning opening solenoid 14b and a normal electric role solenoid 13a via a game board relay terminal board 74. The main controller 80 controls the opening and closing of the special winning opening 14 by driving and controlling the special winning opening solenoid 14b, and controls the opening and closing of the second starting opening 12 by driving and controlling the normal electric role solenoid 13a. Further, the main controller 80 outputs a control signal such as a pattern change or a big hit to the hall computer 87 via the external connection terminal board 78.

  The payout control device 81 is configured to be capable of bidirectional communication with the main control device 80, and drives the payout motor 90 according to a command transmitted from the main control device 80 to pay out prize balls. In the present embodiment, the detection signal of the payout switch 91 for counting the game balls paid out as prize balls is input to the main controller 80 and the payout controller 81, and both are configured to count the prize balls. .

  Further, signals from the full switch 92 and the out-of-ball switch 93 are input to the payout control device 81. The full switch 92 detects that the lower plate 63 is full, and outputs a signal to the dispensing controller 81 in accordance with this detection. The out-of-ball switch 93 is for detecting that the amount of game balls stored in the ball tank (not shown) is small or not, and outputs a signal to the payout controller 81 in accordance with this detection. When the payout control device 81 receives a signal from the full switch 92 and the out-of-ball switch 93, the payout control device 81 stops driving the payout motor 90 and stops the prize ball payout operation. The full switch 92 and the out-of-ball switch 93 are configured to continue outputting signals until the detected state is eliminated, and the payout control device 81 drives the payout motor 90 by stopping the input of the signals. To resume.

  The payout control device 81 can communicate with the CR unit 56 via the CR unit terminal plate 79, and drives the payout motor 90 in accordance with the lending command to pay out the rental ball. The CR unit terminal board 79 is also connected to the settlement display device 95 so as to be capable of bidirectional communication, and receives signals from the ball lending switch and the settlement switch provided on the settlement display device 95. The ball lending switch detects the operation of the lending button 57 and outputs a signal, and the settlement switch detects the operation of the settlement button 58 and outputs a signal. Further, the payout control device 81 is also connected to the firing control device 84 and transmits a firing stop command to the firing control device 84 at a predetermined timing.

  The firing control device 84 controls the firing motor 97 to fire a game ball to the game area 3. In addition to the above-described payout control device 81, a rotation amount signal from the firing handle 64, a touch signal from the touch switch 98, and a firing stop signal from the firing stop switch 99 are input to the firing control device 84. The rotation amount signal is output when the player turns the firing handle 64, the touch signal is output when the player touches the firing handle 64, and the firing stop signal is output when the player stops the firing switch 99. It is output by pressing. Note that the launch control device 84 controls not to launch the game ball unless a touch signal is input, and even when a launch stop signal is input, regardless of the operation of the launch handle 64, the game is played. It is controlled not to fire the ball.

  The sub integrated control device 83 receives the data and the command transmitted from the main control device 80, distributes them to the data for effect display control, the sound control and the lamp control, and outputs the command for effect display control and the like. It transmits to the effect symbol control device 82, and distributes the data for sound control and the data for lamp control to each control part (the functional parts as the voice control device and the lamp control device) included in itself. Then, the functional unit as the voice control device controls the output of the sound from the speaker 66 by operating the sound LSI based on the data for the voice control, and the functional unit as the lamp control device performs the data control for the lamp control. By operating the lamp driver based on the above, the various LEDs and the lamp 65 are controlled to emit light.

  Further, the sub integrated control device 83 is connected with switches for detecting operations of the effect button 67, the jog dial 68, and the decision switch 69, respectively, and when each switch detects an operation by the player, a signal thereof is input. To be done. The jog dial 68 may be connected to the effect symbol control device 82.

  The production symbol control device 82, the data and the command transmitted from the sub integrated control device 83 (the one transmitted from the main control device 80, the input from the main control device 80 in the sub integrated control device 83 and the input of the production button, etc. Generated based on the above), and an effect image such as a special effect pattern is displayed on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6. In addition, between the sub integrated control device 83 and the main control device 80 is configured as a one-way communication circuit from the main control device 80 to the sub integrated control device 83 via the effect relay terminal board, Between the production symbol control device 82, it is configured as a one-way communication circuit from the sub integrated control device 83 to the production symbol control device 82.

  The power supply board (not shown) is configured as a DC power supply that generates a DC voltage by the electric power supplied from an external AC power supply, and is operated by a power switch provided on the power supply board so that each portion of the pachinko machine 1 is configured. Supply power. The power supply board includes a backup power supply including a capacitor and the like, and stores power in the backup power supply while the AC power supply is supplying power. As a result, during power failure, power is supplied to the main control device 80 and the like (for example, RAM of the main control device 80), and data in the RAM of the main control device 80 is maintained for a certain period even after the power supply from the AC power supply is stopped. Is retained. The backup power supply may be provided in the main control device 80 or in a device other than the power supply board. In this case, the power supply board outputs the supply signal to the device equipped with the backup power supply while the power is being supplied from the AC power supply, and supplies the power failure signal to the device equipped with the backup power supply when the power supply is stopped. Is output.

Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment will be described.
When the game ball fired in the game area passes through the normal symbol operating gate 17 (the normal gate switch 17a of FIG. 3 detects the game ball), the normal symbol display device 7 starts the variable display of the normal symbol, and after a predetermined time. If the stopped normal symbol is in a predetermined hit mode, the blade member of the ordinary electric accessory is driven, and the game ball can be won into the second starting opening 12. Here, the blade member of the ordinary electric accessory performs one opening for 0.2 seconds in the non-open extension mode described later by hitting one ordinary symbol, and opens for 1 second in the extension extension mode described below. Run three times.

  When the game ball enters the first starting port 11 (the first starting port switch 11a of FIG. 3 detects the game ball), the first special symbol display device 9 starts to change, and after a predetermined time. Stop. Further, when the game ball enters the second starting port 12 (the second starting port switch 12a of FIG. 3 detects the game ball), the second special symbol display device 10 starts changing the second special symbol, and a predetermined value is given. Stop after hours. During the change of the first special symbol and the second special symbol, the effect symbol display device 6 performs the variable display of the special effect symbol linked to the change of each special symbol. By the variable display of the special effect symbol on the effect symbol display device 6 and the display of the stop mode of the special effect symbol, the player can know the variation of each special symbol and the result of winning or hitting (whether or not winning). Here, the first special symbol and the second special symbol, regardless of the order of entry into the first starting port 11 and the second starting port 12, the change of the second special symbol is preferentially executed. Specifically, if there is a pending storage of the first special symbol, the fluctuation of the second special symbol is stopped and the state where there is no pending storage of the second special symbol, the first special symbol that is reserved and stored. Begins to fluctuate.

  If the first special symbol stopped in the first special symbol display device 9 and the second special symbol stopped in the second special symbol display device 10 is a predetermined big hit mode, a big hit game of opening and closing the special winning opening 14 is executed. . Further, in the effect symbol display device 6, the special effect symbol is stopped and displayed in a stop mode corresponding to the big hit mode of the first special symbol and the second special symbol.

  In the big hit game, an opening and closing round for opening and closing the special winning opening 14 is repeatedly executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 16 times). The special winning opening 14 is provided with a door member that is opened and closed by driving a big winning opening solenoid 14b, which will be described later. By the opening and closing operation of the door member, an open state in which a game ball can be entered and a closed state in which a game ball cannot be entered. Is converted to. Then, one opening / closing round is executed by a predetermined opening / closing operation by the door member. In the jackpot game, this opening and closing round is repeated 16 times (16R).

  The pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment is configured as a stochastic machine. That is, the game according to this configuration is roughly divided into a game in which the special winning opening 14 is closed and a big hit game in which the special winning opening 14 is opened. Hereinafter, the normal game state), and a high probability state (hereinafter, referred to as probability variation state) that the winning probability of the special symbol is higher than the normal game state, is set, and after the jackpot game, the normal Transition to either the gaming state or the probability varying state. Here, the probability variation state is executed after the jackpot game is over, when the hit mode of each special symbol is a mode according to a predetermined probability variable symbol, and the normal game state is the hit mode of each special symbol being a predetermined non- If it is a mode based on the probability variation pattern, it is executed after the big hit game is over.

In the present embodiment, the winning probability of the special symbol (probability that the special symbol stops in the jackpot mode) is provided with different normal mode and probability variation mode, the normal mode is valid in the normal gaming state, The probability variation mode is effective in the probability fluctuation state. Here, the winning probability of the special symbol in the normal mode is set to 1/300, and the winning probability of the special symbol in the probability variation mode is set to 1/30.
In the probability variation state, the probability of winning the special symbol is set to the probability variation mode, and the variation time of the special symbol and the normal symbol is shortened in comparison with the normal gaming state (non-time saving mode), which is a normal electric accessory. The opening extension mode is set to extend the opening time as compared with the normal game state (non-open extension mode). On the other hand, in the normal game state, the normal mode, the non-time saving mode, and the non-open extension mode.
Such a probability fluctuation state ends when the special symbol becomes a big hit, or the number of times the special symbol changes reaches a prescribed number (for example, 100 times).

  Further, when a game ball enters each of the starting openings 11, 12, the special winning opening 14, and the general winning opening 31, the set number of prize balls is paid out. Specifically, three prize balls are provided for each entry into the first starting opening 11, five prize balls are provided for each entry into the second starting opening 12, and each entry into the large winning opening 14 is provided. 13 prize balls will be paid out, and 5 prize balls will be paid out for each ball entered into the general winning opening 31.

Next, processing of various programs executed by the main controller 80 will be described.
FIG. 5 shows a flowchart of the main routine. The main routine is composed of the main processing of S10 to S80 and the residual processing of S85 which is repeated as long as time permits within the time left after executing this main processing, and is periodically executed by a hard interrupt every 2 ms. To be done. When the hard interrupt is executed by the microcomputer, it is first determined whether or not the interrupt is normal (S10). This determination processing is performed by determining whether or not the value of the predetermined area of the RAM as the memory is the predetermined value, and when the processing executed by the microcomputer shifts to this processing, normal processing is executed. It is for determining whether or not to accept.

  If a negative determination is made (that is, it is determined that the interrupt is not a normal interrupt) (S10: No), the initial setting (S15) is executed, and the process proceeds to the residual processing (S85). In this initial setting, for example, writing of a predetermined value to a predetermined area of the RAM, writing of each initial value to a work area of the RAM such that the first and second special symbols are used as initial symbols, and the like are executed. On the other hand, if a positive determination is made (that is, it is determined to be a normal interrupt) (S10: Yes), the update process of the initial value random number (S20), the update process of the random number for jackpot determination (S25), the first jackpot symbol determination Update processing of random numbers (S30), update processing of random numbers for second big hit symbol determination (S35), update processing of random numbers for small hit symbol determination (S40), update processing of random numbers for hit determination (S45), reach determination random numbers Update process (S50), fluctuation pattern determination random number update process (S55), winning confirmation process (S60), winning / disapproval determination process (S65), special game process (S70), fraud monitoring process (S75), image output process The output process (S80) is performed, and the initial value random number update process (S85) is looped within the remaining time until the interrupt signal is input next.

Next, the start winning process executed by the main controller 80 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. This starting winning process is one of the subroutines called in the winning confirmation process (S60) of the main routine described above.
In the start winning process, in S100, it is determined whether or not the first start opening switch 11a detects a game ball. When the determination is negative (S100: No), the process proceeds to S120, and when the determination is affirmative (S100: Yes), the process proceeds to S105. In S105, it is determined whether or not the number of first reserved memories has reached the upper limit value (for example, four). When the determination is affirmative (S105: Yes), the process proceeds to S120, and when the determination is negative (S105: No), the process proceeds to S110. In S110, a first extraction random number reservation storage process is executed. In this first extracted random number reservation storage process, a big hit determination random number, a first big hit symbol determination random number, a reach determination random number, a variation pattern determination random number, etc. are extracted and stored as a first reserved memory, and a first reserved 1 is added to the 1st reservation number counter which shows the number of memory, the processing which is necessary in order to make the 1st special design reservation number indicator 18 light according to the information of this 1st reservation number counter is done.

  In S120, it is determined whether the second starting opening switch 12a has detected a game ball. When the determination is negative (S120: No), the start winning process is ended, and when the determination is positive (S120: Yes), the process proceeds to S125. In S125, it is determined whether or not the number of second reserved memories has reached the upper limit value (for example, four). If the determination is affirmative (S125: Yes), the start winning process is ended, and if the determination is negative (S125: No), the process proceeds to S130. In S130, the second extraction random number reservation storage process is executed. In this second extraction random number reservation storage process, a big hit determination random number, a second big hit symbol determination random number, a reach determination random number, a fluctuation pattern determination random number, etc. are extracted and stored as a second storage pending, as well as a second storage. 1 is added to the second number-of-holds counter indicating the number of storages, and the processing necessary for turning on the second special symbol holding-number display device 19 is performed according to the information of the second number-of-holds counter.

  Next, the success / failure determination process executed by the main controller 80 will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. The hit / miss determination process is a process executed from the main routine.

  In the hit determination process, as shown in FIG. 7, it is determined whether or not the special electric auditors product 15 is in operation (that is, the big hit game or the small hit game is being executed) (S150). Then, in the case of an affirmative determination (S150: Yes), the success / failure determination process is ended, and in the case of a negative determination (S150: No), the process proceeds to S155. In S155, it is determined whether or not the first and second special symbols are being variably displayed. If the determination is affirmative (S155: Yes), the process proceeds to S260 in FIG. 9, and if the determination is negative (S155: No), the process proceeds to S160. In S160, it is determined whether or not the first and second special symbols are being confirmed and displayed. Then, if the determination is affirmative (S160: Yes), the process proceeds to S300 in FIG. 10, and if the determination is negative (S160: No), the process proceeds to S165.

  In S165, it is determined whether or not there is a second hold storage. If the determination is affirmative (S165: Yes), the process proceeds to S170, and if the determination is negative (S165: No), the process proceeds to S175. In S170, the number of the second pending storage is decremented, the oldest second pending storage is selected, and the information (numerical data such as a random number value) stored in the second pending storage is stored in a predetermined buffer for jackpot determination. Move to. Then, it progresses to S185.

  In S175, it is determined whether or not there is the first pending storage. If the determination is affirmative (S175: Yes), the process proceeds to S180, and if the determination is negative (S175: No), the win / fail determination process ends. . In S180, the number of the first pending storage is decremented, the oldest first pending storage is selected, and the information stored in the first pending storage is moved to a predetermined buffer for jackpot determination as in S170. After processing, the process proceeds to S185. In addition, in the hit determination processing of the present embodiment, the second hold storage is prioritized over the first hold storage and is set as the hit determination target. Therefore, the first reserved memory is the target of the hit / fail judgment only when there is no second reserved memory.

  In S185, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag indicating the probability variation state is 1, and when the determination is affirmative (S185: Yes), the process proceeds to S190, and when the determination is negative (S185: No), Proceed to S195.

  In S190, a win / loss determination table (probability variation table) corresponding to the probability of winning in the probability variation mode is selected, and based on the selected probability variation table, the big hit determination random number moved to the big hit determination buffer is a big hit or not. Judgment is made and the pending storage related to the big hit judgment random number is consumed. Here, in the present embodiment, whether or not the big hit determination random number is a small hit is also determined based on the selected probability variation table. After the processing of S190, the process proceeds to S200 of FIG.

  On the other hand, in S195, a win / loss determination table (normal table) corresponding to the winning probability in the normal mode is selected, and based on the selected normal table, the big hit determination random number moved to the big hit determination buffer is determined as a big hit. It is determined whether or not the pending storage related to the big hit determination random number is consumed. Here, in the present embodiment, it is also determined whether or not the big hit determination random number is a small hit, based on the selected normal table. After the processing of S195, the process proceeds to S200 of FIG.

  In S200 of FIG. 8, it is determined whether or not it is a big hit based on the determination result of S190 or S195. If the determination is affirmative (S200: Yes), the process proceeds to S205, and if the determination is negative, (S200: No). ), And proceeds to S220.

  In S205, the big hit symbol is decided based on the big hit symbol deciding random number related to the digested pending storage. Then, the process proceeds to S210. In the variation pattern determination process of S210, the variation pattern of the special effect symbol displayed on the effect symbol display device 6 is changed from the variation pattern selection table on the basis of the reach determination random number and the variation pattern determination random number relating to the digested pending storage. Along with the selection and determination, the variation time of the special symbol is determined according to the determined variation pattern. By the change pattern determination process, the presence / absence of execution of the reach effect and the type of the reach effect are determined. It progresses to S215 after S210. In S215, the number of rounds of the big hit game, the opening pattern of the special winning opening, the effect time for the big hit game, the interval time, the effect mode of the big hit game, etc. are set, and the process proceeds to S250.

  On the other hand, in S220 subsequent to the negative determination in S200, it is determined whether or not it is a small hit based on the determination result of S190 or S195. Here, if the determination is affirmative (S220: Yes), the process proceeds to S225, and if the determination is negative (S220: No), the process proceeds to S240.

  In S225, the small hit symbol is determined based on the big hit symbol determination random number related to the digested pending storage, and the process proceeds to S230. In S230, similarly to S210 described above, based on the reach determination random number and the variation pattern determination random number related to the digested pending storage, the variation pattern of the symbol displayed on the effect symbol display device 6 and the variation time of the special symbol, etc. Is determined and the process proceeds to S235. In S235, the opening pattern of the special winning opening in the small hit game, the effect time for the small hit game, the effect mode of the small hit game, and the like are set, and the process proceeds to S250.

  Further, in S240 subsequent to the negative determination in S220, the variation pattern of the symbol displayed on the effect symbol display device 6 is based on the reach determination random number and the variation pattern determination random number related to the digested pending storage, as in S210. And the variation time of the special symbol is determined, and prior to this, the process of determining the lost symbol is performed. After S240, the process proceeds to S245, in which a process for losing is performed. Then, the process proceeds to S250. In the present embodiment, the process for determining the lost symbol is performed in S240, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the process for determining the lost symbol may be provided before S240.

In S250, a reserve number command indicating the number of reserve storages decremented in S170 and S180 is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83. Further, a variation start command including information on the lottery result (big hit, small hit, or loss) by S190 or S195, information on the above-described variation pattern, variation time of the special symbol, etc. is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83. .
When the sub integrated control device 83 receives the variation start command, it sends a command to the effect design control device 82 based on the variation start command, and the effect design control device 82 produces the effect according to the received command. The symbol display device 6 is drive-controlled to start the variable display of the special effect symbol corresponding to the information of the special symbol and the variation pattern. In addition, almost simultaneously with the transmission of the variation instruction command of the sub integrated control device 83, the main control device 80 directly drives and controls the first special symbol display device 9 or the second special symbol display device 10 Start changing the special symbol or the second special symbol.

  In S260 of FIG. 9 subsequent to the affirmative determination of S155 described above, it is determined whether or not the variation time of the special symbol has elapsed. In the affirmative determination (S260: Yes), the process proceeds to S265, and in the case of a negative determination. (S260: No), the hit / miss determination processing ends. In S265, the variable display of the special symbol is ended, and the fixed symbol of the special symbol (that is, the big hit symbol determined in S205, the small hit symbol determined in S225, or the lost symbol determined in S240) is displayed, and A symbol confirmation command for executing the confirmation display of the effect symbol is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83, and the winning / judging determination process ends.

  Further, in S300 of FIG. 10 subsequent to the affirmative determination of S160 described above, it is determined whether or not the duration of the fixed display of the special symbol has ended, and in the case of an affirmative determination (S300: Yes), the process proceeds to S305, In the case of a negative determination (S300: No), the win / fail determination process is ended. In S305, the confirmation display of the special symbol is ended, and the process proceeds to S310. In S310, it is determined whether or not the confirmed and displayed special symbol is a jackpot. If the determination is affirmative (S310: Yes), the process proceeds to S315, and if the determination is negative (S310: No), S360. Proceed to. In S315, the probability variation flag indicating the probability variation state is referred to, and when the probability variation flag = 1, the probability variation flag is cleared (S320), and the process proceeds to S340. After that, by sequentially executing the state designation command transmission process (S340), the condition device operation start process (S345), the accessory continuous operation device operation start process (S350), and the big hit start effect process (S355), a big hit game mode. The big hit game is started by transmitting a command indicating, a command for instructing the start of the big hit game, and the like to the sub integrated control device 83, and the win / fail judgment processing is ended.

  On the other hand, in S360 following the negative determination in S310, the probability variation flag is referenced, and when the flag is 1 (S360: Yes), the remaining number of the jackpot lottery that can be executed during the probability variation mode (the probability variation number) is referenced. Yes (S365). Then, if the probability variation count = 0 (S365: Yes), the probability variation flag is cleared (S370), and the process proceeds to S390. In S390, a state designation command transmission process is executed, and the process proceeds to S395.

  In S395, it is determined whether or not the special symbol that has been confirmed and displayed is a symbol for a small hit, and in the case of an affirmative determination (S395: Yes), the process proceeds to S400, and the special electric auditors product operation start process (S400), small By sequentially executing the hit start effect processing (S405), the command indicating the mode of the small hit game, the command for instructing the start of the small hit game, and the like are transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83, and the small hit game is executed. Start and end the success / failure determination processing. In addition, in the case of a negative determination in S395 (S395: No), the win / loss determination process ends.

  Next, the jackpot game process executed by the main controller 80 will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. The big hit game process is a process executed from the special game process of the main routine described above when the big hit is achieved by the hit determination process.

  In the big hit game processing, as shown in FIG. 11, it is determined whether or not the accessory continuous operation device is in operation (that is, the big hit game is being executed) (S500). Here, in the case of a positive determination (S500: Yes), the process proceeds to S505, and in the case of a negative determination (S500: No), the big hit game process is ended.

  In S505, it is determined whether or not the special winning opening 14 is open. When the determination is affirmative (S505: Yes), the process proceeds to S550 in FIG. 12, and when the determination is negative (S505: No), Proceed to S510. In S510, it is determined whether or not each opening / closing round in the big hit game is in an interval. When the determination is affirmative (S510: Yes), the process proceeds to S570 in FIG. 12, and when the determination is negative (S510: No), the process proceeds to S515. In S515, it is determined whether or not the end effect of the big hit game is in progress. If the determination is affirmative (S515: Yes), the process proceeds to S600 in FIG. 13, and if the determination is negative (S515: No), the process proceeds to S520.

  In S520, it is determined whether or not the start effect time in the big hit game has elapsed. In the affirmative determination (S520: Yes), the process proceeds to S525, and in the negative determination (S520: No), the big hit game process is ended. In S525, a special winning opening opening process is executed to open the special winning opening 14. After S525, the big hit game process is ended.

  In S550 of FIG. 12 subsequent to the affirmative determination of S505, it is determined whether or not the number of game balls winning the special winning opening 14 has reached 10. When the determination is affirmative (S550: Yes), the process proceeds to S560, and when the determination is negative (S550: No), the process proceeds to S555. In S555, it is determined whether the opening time of the special winning opening 14 (for example, 30 seconds) has ended. In the affirmative determination (S555: Yes), the process proceeds to S560, and in the negative determination (S555: No), the big hit game process is ended. In S560, a special winning opening closing process is executed to close the special winning opening 14. It progresses to S565 after S560. In S565, big hit interval processing which sets the interval of each round of big hit game is executed, ends big hit game processing.

  On the other hand, in S570 following the affirmative determination in S510, it is determined whether or not the interval time for the big hit game has elapsed. In the affirmative determination (S570: Yes), the process proceeds to S575, and in the negative determination (S570: No), the big hit game process is ended. In S575, it is determined whether or not the final round (16 rounds) has ended. If the determination is affirmative (S575: Yes), the process proceeds to S580, and if the determination is negative (S575: No), the process proceeds to S585. In S580, a big hit end effect process is carried out for effecting when the big hit game is ended, and the big hit game process is ended. In S585, a special winning opening opening process is executed to open the special winning opening 14. After S585, the big hit game process is ended.

  Further, in S600 of FIG. 13 subsequent to the affirmative determination in S515 described above, it is determined whether or not the time of the end effect has ended. In the case of a positive determination (S600: Yes), the process proceeds to S605, and while S605 and S610 are sequentially executed, in the case of a negative determination (S600: No), the jackpot game process is ended. In S605 and S610, the accessory continuous operation device and the condition device are stopped, and the process proceeds to S615. In S615, it is determined whether or not to shift to the probability variation state after the big hit game. In the case of affirmative determination (S615: Yes), the number of jackpot lottery (probability variation number) for continuing the probability variation state is set (S620), the probability variation flag is set (S625), and the process proceeds to S640. In S640 and S645, a process of transmitting a big hit end command for ending the effect related to the big hit game and a state designation command transmission process are executed to the sub integrated control device 83, and the big hit game process is ended.

Next, the main part of the present invention will be described.
As described above, the sub integrated control device 83 controls the display of the special effect symbol on the effect symbol display device 6 in accordance with the fluctuation start command transmitted from the main controller 80. That is, when the sub integrated control device 83 receives the fluctuation start command, based on the information included in the fluctuation start command, a pseudo for displaying a series of pseudo special effects from the fluctuation start of the special effect symbol to the fixed stop. The effect display pattern is determined, and the effect special display device 6 displays and controls the pseudo special effect according to the effect effect display pattern.

  In the present embodiment, the display control of such a pseudo special effect is performed by the pseudo effect control process shown in FIG. The pseudo effect control process is a process that is periodically executed by the sub integrated control device 83 (for example, a timer interrupt process of a 2 ms period).

  In the pseudo effect control process, as shown in FIG. 14, in S1000, it is determined whether or not a fluctuation start command is received from the main control device 80. Then, in the case of an affirmative determination (S1000: Yes), the process proceeds to S1005, and in the case of a negative determination (S1000: No), the pseudo effect control process ends.

In S1005, the process for determining the pseudo effect display pattern is performed. In this process, the information of the hit determination result, the information about the reach, the information of the variation pattern, and the information of the variation time included in the variation start command are confirmed, and according to each of these information, from the variation start of the special effect symbol to the variation end In addition to determining a series of variation modes and a stop mode in which the special effect symbol is fixedly stopped, when the reach is performed, the effect mode of the reach effect is also determined. Here, in the present embodiment, two types of reach effects, normal reach effect and super reach effect, are defined, and at least one is selected when performing reach, and the effect of the selected reach effect is selected. Determine the mode.
Specifically, when the hit / miss determination result is a loss, the display of only the normal reach effect is selected with a high probability, and when the hit / fail determination result is a big hit, the display of only the super reach effect or the normal reach effect and the super reach effect are displayed. Both displays have a high probability of being selected. Therefore, in other words, the super reach effect can be said to be a reach effect with a high expectation that the special effect symbol is settled in the stop mode indicating a big hit, and the normal reach effect is a reach effect with a lower expectation degree than the super reach effect. I can say.

Further, in the processing of S1005, the presence / absence of display of the re-variation effect, the display mode of the re-variation effect, and the like are determined based on the information of the variation start command described above. In the present embodiment, when the display of only the normal reach effect is selected, the re-variation effect is not displayed and only the super reach effect is displayed, or both the super reach effect and the normal reach effect are displayed. When is selected, the re-variation effect is displayed and the display mode of the re-variation effect is determined.
The combination of the change mode and the stop mode of the special effect symbol thus determined, the display mode of the reach effect, and the display mode of the re-variation effect configures the pseudo effect display pattern.

In subsequent S1010, a pseudo effect display process is executed. In this pseudo effect display process, a display command including information on the pseudo effect display pattern determined in the process of S1005 is transmitted to the effect design control device 82. By transmitting this display command, the sub integrated control device 83 controls the display of the pseudo special effect according to the pseudo effect display pattern on the effect symbol display device 6 via the effect symbol control device 82.
When the effect design control device 82 receives the display command from the sub integrated control device 83, the effect design control device 82 generates moving image data for displaying the pseudo effect display pattern according to the information of the pseudo effect display pattern included in the display command. That is, a lot of data used for generating the moving image data is stored in advance in the effect design control device 82, and it is necessary to configure the pseudo effect display pattern based on the display command from the large number of data. A plurality of such data are selected, and the moving image data is generated by combining the selected plurality of data. Then, by driving and controlling the effect symbol display device 6 to reproduce the moving image data, the pseudo special effect according to the pseudo effect display pattern determined in the pseudo effect display pattern determination process (S1005) is displayed.

  Display examples of the pseudo special effect displayed on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6 in this way will be described in the following Examples 1 to 4.

  When the first special symbol starts fluctuating in the first special symbol display device 9 triggered by the ball entering the first starting port 11 (or the second special symbol display device 10 triggered by the ball entering the second starting port 12) When the second special symbol starts changing), the variable display of the special effect symbols 101a to 101c is started on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6 as shown in FIG. 15 (A). Here, the special effect symbols 101a to 101c are respectively composed of 10 symbols imitating numbers from "0" to "9", and are stopped and displayed in any of the symbols. Then, the combination of the stop symbols of the special effect symbols 101a to 101c determines the stop mode of the special effect symbols 101a to 101c. Here, the combination of all the special effect symbols 101a to 101c stopped and displayed with the same symbol is a stop mode indicating a big hit, and the special effect symbols 101a to 101c are stopped and displayed with a predetermined symbol (for example, "1", A combination of "2" and "3") is a stop mode indicating a small hit, and a combination other than this is a stop mode indicating a loss.

Further, in the first embodiment, on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6, the normal display mode (see FIG. 15) mainly displaying the special effect symbols 101a to 101c and the special effect symbols 101a to 101c are relatively small. The pseudo special effect is displayed in two kinds of display forms, that is, a special display mode (see FIGS. 16C and 16D) for displaying and mainly displaying other effect images. Since the colors and background colors of the symbols displayed in the normal display mode and the special display mode are relatively different from each other, the switching of these causes the entire screen of the effect symbol display device 6 to be switched. It can be shown and has a relatively strong impact on the player.
Here, the variable display of the special effect symbols 101a to 101c is started in the display mode of the normal display mode, and the normal reach effect is displayed in the normal display mode. Furthermore, in the normal display mode, a holding symbol 111 indicating the number of holdings in the first holding storage or the second holding storage is displayed, and a predetermined character design (Kuma no Tatsukichi) 112 is displayed. On the other hand, the super reach effect is displayed in the special display mode. Since the normal display mode and the special display mode are displayed by the moving image data for performing the pseudo effect display pattern, they can be said to be effects that form the pseudo effect display pattern.

When the pseudo special effect performs the normal reach effect, the left and right special effect symbols 101a and 101c are temporarily stopped sequentially, and as shown in FIG. 15B, the special effect symbols 101a and 101c are temporarily stopped with the same symbol. The displayed normal reach effect is displayed. Here, the temporary stop display is a so-called shaking display in which each of the special effect symbols 101a to 101c vibrates in small steps, and unlike the stop display of the special effect symbols 101a to 101c, the symbols of the temporarily stopped special effect symbols 101a to 101c. Has not been confirmed.
In the normal reach effect, the message pattern 114 for the normal reach is displayed. Then, as shown in FIG. 15 (C), when the special effect design 101b in the center is stopped and displayed with a design different from the left and right special effect designs 101a and 101c, the special effect designs 101a to 101c are determined in a stop mode showing a gap. To do. Along with this, a message pattern 118 showing the result of the big hit or loss is displayed. By these, the player is notified that the loss has been confirmed. In addition, in this way, when the change start to stop of the special effect symbols 101a to 101c are displayed through the normal reach effect, the pseudo special effect in only the normal display mode is displayed.
On the other hand, in the case of confirming the special effect symbols 101a to 101c in the stop mode of the big hit through the normal reach effect, the special effect symbols 101a and 101c are sequentially stopped as shown in FIGS. After executing, the central special effect symbol 101b is stopped with the same symbols as the left and right special effect symbols 101a and 101c, and the special effect symbols 101a to 101c are determined in the jackpot stop mode (see FIG. 20 (C)). . As described above, in the first embodiment, when the big hit is determined through the normal reach effect, the re-fluctuation effect described later is not displayed. It should be noted that such a pseudo special effect is hardly displayed because the probability of selecting the normal reach effect is low when a big hit occurs.

Further, when the pseudo special effect performs super reach effect, as shown in FIG. 16 (A), the special effect symbols 101a to 101c start the variable display in the normal display mode, and as shown in FIG. 16 (B). Then, the left special effect design 101a is temporarily stopped at a predetermined design. Then, when the special effect symbol 101c on the right is temporarily stopped with the same symbol as the special effect symbol 101a on the left, the display of the super reach effect is started as shown in FIG. 16 (C). In this super reach effect, the special effect symbols 101a to 101c are displayed small in the upper left portion of the screen of the effect symbol display device 6, and the character symbol 121 for super reach effect and the message symbol 124 for super reach effect are displayed on the screen. Displayed in the center. Here, since the super reach effect is displayed in the special display mode, in this pseudo special effect, the display form is switched from the normal display mode to the special display mode with the start of the super reach effect. By switching the display mode in this way, it is possible to more clearly notify the start of the super reach effect, and it is possible to effectively stimulate the emotion of the player who expects a big hit.
As shown in FIGS. 16C to 16D, the super reach effect of the first embodiment is composed of a karaoke effect based on a cat character design 121. For example, the cat character design 121 sings karaoke. After the moving image is displayed for a predetermined time, the effect design 125 showing the score of this singing is displayed. Then, this effect design 125 suggests a big hit by displaying 100 points.

  When confirming the special effect symbols 101a to 101c in the stop mode of losing through such a super reach effect, after a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the super reach effect, as shown in FIG. A score of less than 100 points is displayed on the design 125, and a message design 126 suggesting a loss is displayed. Then, the special effect symbol 101b is stopped with a symbol different from the left and right special effect symbols 101a and 101c, and the loss is confirmed.

On the other hand, in the case of confirming the special effect symbols 101a to 101c in the stop mode of the big hit via the super reach effect, after starting the super reach effect as shown in FIG. 17 (A), it is shown in FIG. 17 (B). Thus, the effect design 125 is displayed with a score of less than 100 points. Along with this, the message pattern 126 is displayed, suggesting a loss. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 17 (C), the special effect symbol 101b is temporarily stopped and displayed with a symbol different from the left and right special effect symbols 101a and 101c. As a result, the special effect symbols 101a to 101c are temporarily stopped and displayed in a manner showing a loss. Here, the temporary stop display of the special effect symbols 101a to 101c indicates that the symbols of the special effect symbols 101a to 101c are not fixed, as described above.
After that, as shown in FIG. 17D, a character design 127 different from the character design 121 is cut-in displayed instead of the character design 121 of the cat. Along with this, the left and right special effect symbols 101a and 101c are temporarily stopped and displayed, and the special effect symbol 101b is variably displayed again. When a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the re-changing of the special effect symbol 101b, the left and right special effect symbols 101a and 101c are stopped, and the special effect symbol 101b is changed to the left and right special effect symbols, as shown in FIG. 17 (E). Stop with the same design as 101a and 101c. As a result, all the special effect symbols 101a to 101c are displayed in the same symbol stop mode, and the big hit is confirmed. Here, the re-variation effect is configured by a series of effects from the temporary stop display of the special effect symbols 101a to 101c to the fixed stop through the re-fluctuation of the special effect symbol 101b in this way. That is, the super reach effect is displayed by temporarily displaying the special effect symbols 101a to 101c, and the re-variation effect is started to be displayed in accordance with the end of the display.

In this way, when the big hit is determined through the super reach effect, the special effect symbols 101a to 101c are fixed in the big hit stop mode through the re-fluctuation effect after the super reach effect. Then, in this embodiment, the re-variation effect is displayed in the special display mode, and the confirmation of the special effect symbols 101a to 101c is displayed in the normal display mode. That is, in such a pseudo special effect, the variable display of the special effect symbols 101a to 101c is started in the normal display mode, and after that, the display mode is switched to the special display mode to sequentially display the super reach effect and the re-fluctuation effect, and further, the normal display mode. And the stop mode of the special effect symbols 101a to 101c is displayed. By thus switching between the normal display mode and the special display mode, the player's expectation can be effectively stimulated.
In the first embodiment, the big hit stop mode of the special effect symbols 101a to 101c is switched and displayed in the normal display mode, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the big hit stop mode of the special effect symbols 101a to 101c is kept in the special display mode. May be displayed.

When the pseudo special effect performs both the normal reach effect and the super reach effect, as shown in FIG. 18 (B) after the normal reach effect is displayed in the normal display mode as shown in FIG. 18 (A). In addition, the special effect design 101b is temporarily stopped and displayed with a design different from the left and right special effect patterns 101a and 101c, and all the special effect symbols 101a to 101c are displayed in a display mode (the same mode as the stop mode of the misalignment) indicating a loss. Display a temporary stop. After this temporary stop display, as shown in FIG. 18C, the special effect symbol 101b is variably displayed again while the left and right special effect symbols 101a and 101c are temporarily stopped and displayed. After the re-variation effect is displayed in this way, as shown in FIG. 18D, the display of the super reach effect is started. Then, during the display of the super reach effect, the left and right special effect symbols 101a and 101c are swayingly displayed and the special effect symbol 101b is variably displayed in the upper left part of the screen. Then, similarly to the above, the karaoke effect by the cat character design 121 is displayed. After this, as in the case of confirming the big hit through the super reach effect described above, the re-variation effect is displayed through the super reach effect as shown in FIGS. 17 (B) to (D), and FIG. 17 (E). As described above, the special effect symbols 101a to 101c are decided in the stop mode of the big hit.
Here, in such a pseudo special effect, the normal reach effect and the super reach effect are ended by temporarily displaying the special effect symbols 101a to 101c, respectively, and the re-variation effect is displayed along with the end of the display. Be started.

  When both the normal reach effect and the super reach effect are performed in this way, the re-variation effect is displayed after the normal reach effect, the super-reach effect is displayed through the re-change effect, and further after the super-reach effect is effected again. The variation effect is displayed, and the special effect symbols 101a to 101c are fixedly stopped through the re-variation effect. In this case, while the re-variation effect after the normal reach effect has a role of an opportunity to develop into the super reach effect, the re-variation effect after the super reach effect is used to stop the special effect symbols 101a to 101c, The re-variation effect has a role of a so-called revival effect (effect that becomes a big hit after a temporary stop of loss) when the big hit stop mode is set.

  In addition, it is possible that the loss is determined through both the normal reach effect and the super reach effect. In this case, as shown in FIGS. 18A to 18D, the super reach effect is displayed from the normal reach effect through the re-fluctuation effect. Then, as shown in FIG. 16 (D), a score of less than 100 is displayed in the effect design 125 by the super reach effect, and the special effect patterns 101a to 101c are determined in the lost stop mode.

  As described above, the configuration of the first embodiment is a series of pseudo special effects from the start to the stop of the change of the special effect symbols 101a to 101c, and the display that develops from the normal reach effect to the super reach effect through the re-change effect. On the other hand, the display for confirming the stop mode of the special effect symbols 101a to 101c is performed from the super reach effect through the re-fluctuation effect. In this way, the re-fluctuation effect is used in different roles depending on the display timing (timing following the normal reach effect or timing following the super reach effect). , Is used as an opportunity to develop into a super reach effect, and is used as a so-called revival effect when displayed following the super reach effect. Since the re-varying effect plays such different roles, it is possible to give the player different expectations depending on the display timing. In other words, since the re-variation production after the normal reach production is a trigger for the development to the super reach production, it is possible to further elevate the emotion of the player expecting a big hit compared to the normal reach production, and the super reach. The elevated state can be maintained during the performance. In particular, when the normal reach effect is developed to the super reach effect, the player's expectation can be effectively stimulated as compared with the case where only the super reach effect is displayed. The production greatly contributes to the enjoyment of the game. On the other hand, the re-fluctuation effect after the super reach effect is an opportunity for determining the stop mode of the special effect symbols 101a to 101c, and it will soon be clear whether or not it is a big hit, so the throb feeling of the player waiting for this result. Can be strongly stimulated. Further, in any of the re-variation effects, since the temporary stop display is performed again in a mode indicating a loss, the re-fluctuation causes the player to be discouraged by the temporary stop display, and the re-fluctuation causes the player's expectation. Reminds me again. Therefore, the player's emotions can be relatively undulated. Therefore, according to the pseudo special effect of the first embodiment, the display of the re-variation effect can provide an interesting effect that is rich in change that has not been seen in the past, and the effect of enhancing the interest of the game is further improved by the pseudo special effect. To do.

The second embodiment has a configuration in which the re-variation effect displayed by the pseudo special effect has a role of a trigger for switching between the normal display mode and the special display mode described above. That is, in the pseudo special effect, the display of the re-variation effect in the normal display mode is used as a trigger to switch from the normal display mode to the special display mode, and the display of the re-fluctuation effect in the special display mode is used as a trigger for the special display mode. To normal display mode.
Here, in the mode in which the normal display mode is switched to the special display mode, the re-variation effect is displayed through the normal reach effect displayed in the normal display mode, and accordingly, the special display mode is switched to and the super reach effect is displayed. To be done. On the other hand, in the mode in which the special display mode is switched to the normal display mode, the re-variation effect is displayed with the completion of the display of the super reach effect, so that the special display mode is switched to the normal display mode and the normal display mode is restarted. The variable effect is continuously displayed.
As described above, the normal display mode and the special display mode are display modes different from each other, and by switching between them, the entire screen of the effect symbol display device 6 can be made to appear to be switched. By switching, a relatively large impact can be given to the player.

  A specific example will be described below. The same components as those in the first embodiment are designated by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof will be appropriately omitted.

As shown in FIG. 19A, on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6, the special effect symbols 101a to 101c are variably displayed by the start of the pseudo special effect. Then, as shown in FIG. 19B, when the left and right special effect symbols 101a and 101c are temporarily stopped with the same symbol, the normal reach effect is displayed. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 19C, the special effect design 101b is temporarily stopped (swinging) with a design different from the left and right special effect designs 101a and 101c, and the special effect patterns 101a to 101c are displayed as a loss. The temporary stop is displayed in a mode. Thus, the display of the normal reach effect is ended and the display of the re-variation effect is started. In the re-variation effect, as shown in FIG. 19 (D), the special effect symbol 101b is variably displayed again while the left and right special effect symbols 101a and 101c are temporarily stopped (swinged). After the re-variation effect is displayed in this manner, the display of the super reach effect is started as shown in FIG. 19 (E).
Here, from the start of the variable display of the special effect symbols 101a to 101c to the display of the re-fluctuation effect (FIGS. 19A to 19D), the effect is in the normal display mode, and the display of the super reach effect is (FIG. 19). (E)), which is an effect in the special display mode. Therefore, on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6, the pseudo special effect is switched from the display mode in the normal display mode to the display mode in the special display mode through the re-variation effect after the normal reach effect.

  While the super reach effect is being displayed, as shown in FIG. 19 (E), the karaoke effect by the cat character design 121 is displayed, and the left and right special effect designs 101a and 101c are temporarily stopped in the upper left part of the screen ( (Swing display) and the special effect design 101b is variably displayed. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 19 (F), the effect symbol 125 is displayed with a score of less than 100 points, and the special effect symbol 101b is temporarily stopped and displayed with a symbol different from the left and right special effect symbols 101a and 101c. To do. Here, in the same manner as in the first embodiment described above, the display of the super reach effect is ended by the temporary stop display of the special effect symbols 101a to 101c, and the display of the re-variation effect is started accordingly. The karaoke effect in the super reach effect is the same effect as that in the above-described first embodiment.

  When the display of the re-variation effect is started by the temporary stop display of the special effect symbols 101a to 101c described above, as shown in FIG. 20 (A), the special display mode for displaying the super reach effect is switched to the normal display mode. , The temporary stop display of the special effect symbols 101a to 101c is displayed relatively large. Then, as the normal display mode is entered, as shown in FIG. 20 (B), the left and right special effect symbols 101a and 101c are temporarily stopped (swinging) and the special effect symbol 101b starts to change again. . In the normal display mode, as described above, the character design 112 of the bear Tatsuyoshi and the reserved design 111 are displayed.

When a big hit occurs after the special effect design 101b is variably displayed again, as shown in FIG. 20 (C), the temporary stop display of the left and right special effect designs 101a and 101c is finished and stopped, and the central special The effect symbol 101b is stopped with the same symbol as the left and right special effect symbols 101a and 101c. In this way, the special effect symbols 101a to 101c are determined in the stop mode of the big hit. By doing this, for example, in the case where the loss is confirmed after the super reach effect, the next variable display is started after switching to the normal display mode of FIG. 20 (A) and the loss is confirmed (see FIG. 19 (A)). ), The special effect symbol 101b at the center starts changing again as shown in FIG. 20 (B), which can give a great surprise to the player.
On the other hand, in the case of a loss, as shown in FIG. 20 (D), the temporary stop display of the left and right special effect symbols 101a and 101c is finished and stopped, and the special effect symbol 101b in the center is left and right special effect. Stop with a different design from the designs 101a and 101c. As a result, the special effect symbols 101a to 101c are fixed in the losing stop mode.
In the second embodiment, there is a case where the loss may be confirmed after the re-variation effect, but it may be a big hit without fail when the re-variation effect is performed. With such a configuration, it is possible to suggest a big hit to the player when the special effect symbol 101b at the center starts to change again after the temporary stop.

As described above, the configuration of the second embodiment uses the re-variation effect as an opportunity to switch between the normal display mode and the special display mode, and has the effect of stimulating the player's expectation by the re-variation effect. In addition, since the effect of giving an impact to the player is obtained by the switching, the interest of the game can be dramatically improved by the synergistic effect of these.
In particular, the re-variation effect in the special display mode clearly informs the player of the end of the super reach effect, and by switching to the normal display mode and the temporary stop display in the lost mode of the special effect symbols 101a to 101c, It can discourage players. After this, the special effect symbol 101b is started to be changed again, so that the emotion of the player who is once disappointed can be raised again. Since the emotion of the player can be greatly undulated in this way, the interest of the game can be effectively improved, and a variety of interesting games can be provided.
Also in the second embodiment, the re-variation effect after the normal reach effect can be said to be an opportunity to develop into the super reach effect, and the re-fluctuation effect after the super reach effect is the stop mode of the special effect symbols 101a to 101c. It can be said that it is an opportunity to settle. Therefore, the same effect as that of the first embodiment described above can be obtained.

In the third embodiment, after the super reach effect, a re-variation effect similar to the re-variation effect after the normal reach effect may be displayed, and a re-variation effect different from the re-variation effect after the normal reach effect may be displayed. Is. That is, as the re-variation effect that can be displayed after the super reach effect, the same re-variation effect after the normal reach effect (hereinafter referred to as a common re-variation effect) and a re-variation effect dedicated to the super reach effect different from the common re-variation effect ( Hereinafter, when referred to as a dedicated re-fluctuation effect), when the re-variation effect is displayed after the super reach effect, one of the common re-variation effect and the dedicated re-variation effect is selected.
In the structure of the third embodiment, the re-variation effect can be displayed after the normal reach effect, and the common re-variation effect is selected in the normal reach effect.

In the structure of the third embodiment, the data for the common re-variation effect and the data for the dedicated re-variation effect are provided as the data for the re-variation effect displayed in the pseudo special effect, and the super reach effect is displayed. In doing so, one of these data is selected and the re-fluctuation effect is displayed according to the selected data. Here, the data for the common re-fluctuation effect can be selected in common for both the normal reach effect and the super-reach effect, while the data for the dedicated re-variation effect can be selected only for the super-reach effect. is there.
A specific example will be described below. The same components as those in the first embodiment are designated by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof will be appropriately omitted.

  When the common re-variation effect described above is displayed after the super reach effect, the super reach effect is displayed on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6 as shown in FIGS. Then, as shown in FIG. 21 (B), the special reach symbols 101a to 101c are temporarily stopped (swaying) in the display mode of the loss, thereby ending the display of the super reach effect. Here, in the super reach effect, the same karaoke effect as the character design 121 of the cat is displayed as in the first embodiment.

When the display of the super reach effect is finished, the display of the common re-changing effect is started as shown in FIG. 21 (C). That is, on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6, the temporary stop display of the special effect symbols 101a to 101c is displayed relatively large, and the character symbol 112 of the bear Tatsuyoshi and the reserved symbol 111 are displayed. In this way, when the common re-variation effect is displayed after the super reach effect, the special display mode in the super reach effect is switched to the normal display mode described above.
Then, as shown in FIG. 21D, the left and right special effect symbols 101a and 101c are temporarily stopped (swinged) and the central special effect symbol 101b is variably displayed again. Then, in the case of a big hit, after the special effect symbol 101b is variably displayed, as shown in FIG. 21 (E), the temporary stop display of the left and right special effect symbols 101a and 101c is finished and stopped, and the center is reached. The special effect symbol 101b is stopped with the same symbols as the left and right special effect symbols 101a and 101c. In this way, the special effect symbols 101a to 101c are determined in the stop mode of the big hit. In this way, the common re-fluctuation effect is constituted by a series of effects (FIGS. 20 (C) to 20 (E)) from the end of the display of the super reach effect until the special effect symbol 101b is changed again and finally stopped. Although illustration is omitted, in the case of a loss, the temporary special stop display of the left and right special effect symbols 101a and 101c is ended and stopped, and the center special effect symbol 101b is different from the left and right special effect symbols 101a and 101c. Stop by the design and confirm the loss.

On the other hand, in the case of displaying the exclusive re-variation effect described above after the super reach effect, the super reach effect is displayed on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6 as shown in FIGS. By displaying the effect symbols 101a to 101c temporarily (swaying display), the display of the super reach effect ends. Along with this, on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6, as shown in FIG. 22C, the display of the exclusive re-variation effect in the special display mode is started. That is, instead of the cat character design 121 by the super reach effect, a character design 131 different from the character design 121 is cut-in displayed, and the special effect designs 101a to 101c are changed from the upper left part of the screen to the upper right part of the screen. It will be stopped. After that, as shown in FIG. 22D, the special effect symbol 101b is variably displayed again while the left and right special effect symbols 101a and 101c are temporarily stopped (swinging). This special re-variation effect continues in the special display mode. Here, in the exclusive re-variation effect, as shown in FIGS. 22C to 22D, a karate effect in which the character pattern 131 attacks a rock is performed. Then, the message pattern 132 indicating that there is a possibility of a big hit due to the re-variation is displayed. Such a special re-variation effect can stimulate the player's expectation.
In the case of a big hit after such a special re-fluctuation effect, after the effect that the character symbol 131 destroys the rock, as shown in FIG. 22 (E), the display form of the character symbol 131 is changed and the special effect symbol is also generated. 101a to 101c are determined in a jackpot stop mode. In this way, the special re-fluctuation effect is constituted by a series of effects (FIGS. 22C to 22E) from the end of the display of the super reach effect until the special effect symbol 101b is re-changed and finally stopped. Although illustration is omitted, in the case of a loss, the temporary special stop display of the left and right special effect symbols 101a and 101c is ended and stopped, and the center special effect symbol 101b is different from the left and right special effect symbols 101a and 101c. Stop by the design and confirm the loss.

Further, in the third embodiment, when the common re-variation effect is displayed after the normal reach effect, the normal reach effect is displayed as shown in FIGS. 15 (A) and (B) and then shown in FIG. 21 (C). In this manner, the special effect symbols 101a to 101c are temporarily stopped (swinging) and the normal reach effect is displayed. Along with this, as shown in FIGS. 21C to 21E, the common re-variation effect is displayed.
Further, in the third embodiment, when displaying both the normal reach effect and the super reach effect, as shown in FIGS. 18A to 18C, the common re-variation effect is displayed after the normal reach effect is displayed. Is displayed. After the display of the common re-variation effect, the super reach effect is displayed as shown in FIG. 18 (D). After developing to the super reach effect in this way, the common re-fluctuation effect (FIGS. 21 (B) to (E)) or the dedicated re-fluctuation effect (FIGS. 22 (B) to (E)) are displayed, and a big hit or Confirm the loss.

In the configuration of the third embodiment, as described above, the re-variation effect after the super reach effect is the common re-variation effect similar to the case of the normal reach effect, or the dedicated re-variation effect different from the common re-variation effect. It is a mere matter, and it is possible to provide an entertaining game rich in variety by selectively displaying either the common re-variation effect or the special re-variation effect.
Further, the common re-variation effect that can be selected in the super reach effect is the same as that in the normal reach effect, and is displayed by common data. Therefore, while making it possible to display various re-variation effects after the super reach effect, it is possible to suppress the amount of data used for displaying the re-variation effects and reduce the load on the control device (effect symbol control device 82 or the like).
In addition, in the configuration of the third embodiment, the re-variation effect after the normal reach effect (common re-variation effect) is an opportunity to develop into the super-reach effect as in the case of the above-described Embodiment 1, and the special effect symbol 101a. It is also an opportunity for determining the stop mode of 101c. In this way, since the re-variation effect after the normal reach effect has two different roles, the player can have different expectations by displaying the re-variation effect, and the enjoyment of the game can be improved.
Furthermore, even in the configuration of the third embodiment, as in the first embodiment, the re-variation effect after the normal reach effect described above is an opportunity to develop into the super reach effect, and at the same time as the re-effect after the super reach effect is achieved. Since the fluctuating effect is an opportunity to determine the stop mode of the special effect symbols 101a to 101c, the same effect as that of the first embodiment can be achieved.

  Example 4 has a plurality of roles in which the re-variation effect is different from each other, and one of the roles is performed depending on the temporary stop mode of the special effect symbols 101a to 101b that are temporarily stopped and displayed via the reach effect. This is a configuration in which the re-fluctuation effect having is selectively displayed. Specifically, as a re-variation effect that can be displayed after the normal reach effect, a re-variation effect that has a role to serve as an opportunity to develop into a super reach effect, and a role that serves as a trigger to determine the stop mode of the special effect symbols 101a to 101c. There is a re-fluctuation effect that has, and the re-variation effect by one role is displayed according to the temporary stop mode of the special effect symbols 101a to 101b that are temporarily stopped through the normal reach effect. In other words, after the normal reach effect, one of the re-variation effect that is a trigger for the development to the super reach effect and the re-variation effect that is an opportunity for determining the stop mode of the special effect symbols 101a to 101c is the special effect symbol 101a- It is selectively displayed according to the temporary stop mode of 101b.

Here, in the fourth embodiment, the difference between the numbers indicated by the temporarily stopped left and right special effect symbols 101a and 101c and the number indicated by the central special effect symbol 101b is less than or equal to a predetermined threshold value (for example, 1). In some cases, the re-variation effect that is a trigger for the development to the super reach effect is selected, and when the difference is larger than the threshold value, the re-variation that is an opportunity for determining the stop mode of the special effect symbols 101a to 101c. A performance is selected. In other words, the difference in the number of frames between the temporarily stopped special effect symbols 101a and 101c and the special effect symbol 101b (corresponding to the difference in the numbers described above) is below a predetermined threshold value (for example, 1) and from the predetermined threshold value. The re-variation effect having a different role is selected depending on whether it is large.
A specific example will be described below. The same components as those in the first embodiment are designated by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof will be appropriately omitted.

  When the reach effect displayed by the pseudo special effect is only the normal reach effect, the temporary stop mode of the special effect patterns 101a to 101c by the normal reach effect is determined by the difference in the number of frames between the special effect patterns 101a and 101c and the special effect pattern 101b. Is larger than the threshold value (for example, 1). In this case, as shown in FIG. 23A, when the left and right special effect symbols 101a and 101c are temporarily stopped and reach, the normal reach effect is displayed. Then, as shown in FIG. 23 (B), the central special effect design 101b is temporarily stopped and displayed. Here, the central special effect symbol 101b is temporarily stopped and displayed with a numerical symbol in which the difference in the number of frames between the left and right special effect symbols 101a and 101c is larger than the threshold value. As a result, when the normal reach effect is finished displaying, the re-changing effect is started to be displayed, and as shown in FIG. 23 (C), the central special effect symbol 101b is started to change again. Then, as shown in FIG. 23 (D), the left and right special effect symbols 101a and 101c are stopped and displayed, and the central special effect symbol 101b is stopped and displayed to determine the stop mode of the special effect symbols 101a to 101c. To do. The re-variation effect to be displayed after the normal reach effect is an opportunity to determine the stop mode of the special effect symbols 101a to 101c. Then, since the normal reach effect is confirmed through the re-variation effect, the normal display mode remains the pseudo special effect.

  On the other hand, when both the normal reach effect and the super reach effect are displayed by the pseudo special effect, the temporary stop mode of the special effect patterns 101a to 101c by the normal reach effect is changed to the special effect patterns 101a, 101c and the special effect pattern 101b. It is assumed that the difference in the number of frames with is less than the threshold value. In this case, as shown in FIG. 24 (A), the special effect symbols 101a to 101c are temporarily stopped in the display mode of the loss through the normal reach effect, and the re-variation effect is displayed. Here, in the temporary stop mode of the special effect symbols 101a to 101c, the difference in the number of frames is 1 and is equal to or less than the threshold value. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 24B, the special effect symbol 101b is started to change again while the left and right special effect symbols 101a and 101c are temporarily stopped and displayed, and the normal display mode is switched to the special display mode to reach the super reach. Display the effect. Similar to the first embodiment, this super reach effect is a karaoke effect using the cat character design 121, and special effect designs 101a to 101c are displayed in the upper left portion of the screen. After that, when the effect symbol 125 is displayed with a score of less than 100 points as shown in FIG. 24C, the special effect symbol 101b is changed to the left and right special effect symbols 101a and 101c as shown in FIG. Temporary stop display with a different pattern. Here, in the case of a big hit, as shown in FIG. 24 (E), the special display mode is switched to the normal display mode, and the left and right special effect symbols 101a and 101c are temporarily stopped and displayed (swaying display). The special effect design 101b is changed again. In this way, the re-variation effect is displayed after the super reach effect. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 24 (F), the left and right special effect symbols 101a and 101c are stopped, and the central special effect symbol 101b is stopped with the same symbol as the special effect symbols 101a and 101c. With this, the big hit is determined. On the other hand, in the case of the loss, after the FIG. 24 (C), the special effect symbols 101a to 101c are stopped in the loss stop mode to determine the loss (not shown).

As described above, the configuration of the fourth embodiment is a re-variation effect that triggers the final stop of the special effect symbols 101a to 101c according to the temporary stop mode of the special effect symbols 101a to 101c through the normal reach effect. It is to select and display one of the re-variation effects that will be the opportunity to develop into the super reach effect, and by displaying these re-variation effects of different roles, it is possible to give the player different expectations. We can provide a variety of interesting games.
More specifically, generally, when the special effect symbols 101a to 101c are temporarily stopped and displayed, if the difference in the number of frames of the temporarily stopped special effect symbols 101a to 101c is larger than a predetermined threshold value, the special effect symbols 101a to 101c. It is difficult for players to expect the re-changing effect of, and they tend to be disappointed because they cannot expect a big hit. In such a situation, when the re-variation effect of the special effect symbols 101a to 101c is started, the emotion of the player can be effectively stimulated. In particular, the re-variation effect in this case is displayed in the normal display mode, so it starts quietly so that the discouraged player will not notice it easily, but by noticing this, the player's expectation effect is effective. Can be stimulated. On the other hand, if the difference in the number of frames of the temporarily stopped special effect symbols 101a to 101c is less than or equal to a predetermined threshold value, it is possible to easily stimulate the player's expectation for the re-variation effect, and the player's expectation feeling due to the development to super reach effect. Can be further enhanced. Further, in the fourth embodiment, since the normal display mode is switched to after the super reach effect to display the re-variation effect, the player's expectation can be once discouraged and then raised again. By making the player's emotions relatively ups and downs in this way, the interest of the game can be dramatically improved.
As described above, in the configuration of the fourth embodiment, the player is discouraged by the display of the temporary stop mode by any of the re-variation effects selectively displayed according to the temporary stop mode of the special effect symbols 101a to 101c. It is possible to make the player think that the chance of a big hit has come again after the game is performed, and it is possible to provide an interesting game in which the emotion of the player is undulated. Further, by displaying different re-variation effects depending on the temporary stop mode, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the temporary stop mode of the special effect symbols 101a to 101c. It can provide an interesting game.

  Hereinafter, the correspondence relationship between the terms used in the above-described first to fourth embodiments and the terms described in the claims will be described. The pachinko machine 1 corresponds to an example of a ball game machine according to the present invention. The first starting port 11 and the second starting port 12 correspond to an example of the starting port according to the present invention. Steps S165 to S200 of the hit / miss determination processing correspond to an example of the hit / miss determination means according to the present invention. The big hit game process corresponds to an example of the big hit game control means according to the present invention. The pseudo effect control process executed by the sub integrated control device 83 corresponds to an example of effect display control means according to the present invention. The fact that the sub integrated control device 83 receives the variation start command from the main control device 80 corresponds to an example of the effect condition according to the present invention. The super reach effect corresponds to an example of the high reach effect according to the present invention. The normal reach effect corresponds to an example of the low reach effect according to the present invention. S1005 to S1010 of the pseudo effect control process correspond to an example of reach effect display contents according to the present invention. Then, by S1005 to S1010, displaying the pseudo effect display pattern for determining the special effect symbols 101a to 101c from the super reach effect through the re-changing effect corresponds to an example of the re-changing stop content according to the present invention. . On the other hand, displaying the pseudo effect display pattern for developing the normal reach effect to the super reach effect through the re-changing effect corresponds to an example of the re-changing development content according to the present invention.

Another example of the above-described embodiment will be described below.
In Examples 1 to 4, one production pattern that displays the character design 112 of Tatsuyoshi Kuma is provided as the normal reach production, and one production pattern that displays the karaoke production with the character design 121 of the cat is provided as super reach production. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the effect pattern of each reach effect can be appropriately set. Further, a plurality of effect patterns for the normal reach effect may be set and selectively displayed, or similarly, a plurality of effect patterns for the super reach effect may be set and selectively displayed. In particular, since the super reach effect is a reach effect with a high expectation of a big hit, amusement of the game can be improved by selectively displaying a plurality of effect patterns.

  In addition, in the first to fourth embodiments, the temporary stop display of the special effect symbols 101a to 101c is the swing display, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the temporary stop display having another display mode may be used. . For example, the display mode in which each of the special effect symbols 101a to 101c is rotationally displayed can be a temporary stop mode. Furthermore, the display mode in which the display color of each symbol is changed or the shade of the display color is changed can be set as a temporary stop mode.

  In the first to fourth embodiments, the re-variation effect is a display pattern in which only the central special effect symbol 101b is variably displayed again while the left and right special effect symbols 101a and 101c are temporarily stopped and displayed. Instead, it is also possible to use a display pattern in which all the special effect symbols 101a to 101c are variably displayed again. Further, it is also possible to select a predetermined number (at least one) of special effect symbols from the special effect symbols 101a to 101c to be temporarily stopped and change the display again.

  Further, in the first embodiment, when the special effect symbols 101a to 101c are stopped through the re-variation effect after the super reach effect, the special display symbols 101a to 101c are switched to the normal display mode to determine the stop mode of the special effect symbols 101a to 101c. However, not limited to this, the stop mode of the special effect symbols 101a to 101c may be determined in the state of the special display mode.

  Further, in the third embodiment, as the super-reach effect that selectively performs the common re-variation effect and the exclusive re-variation effect, only the karaoke effect by the character design 121 of the cat is determined, but the invention is not limited to this. It is also possible to provide various types of super reach effects, and to select and execute the common re-variation effect and the dedicated re-variation effect according to the super-reach effect to be executed. For example, if the super reach effect of the karaoke effect and the super reach effect of confrontation effect between karate players are provided and the super reach effect of the karaoke effect is executed, the common re-variation effect of FIG. 21 is performed. On the other hand, when the super reach effect of the confrontation effect is executed, the exclusive re-fluctuation effect that the karateka attacks the rock shown in FIGS. 22C to 22E is performed. In such a configuration, when a karateka confrontation effect (super reach effect) is followed by an exclusive variation effect, an effect with a single motif can proceed, so that the effect effect can be further enhanced. Further, a plurality of super-reach effects different from such an effect (a confrontation effect between karate artists) that requires a sense of unity may be provided, and when the super-reach effect is selectively executed, the common re-variation effect may be performed. In this case, since the data used for one common re-variation effect can be used, an effect of suppressing the data amount can be produced.

  Further, in the fourth embodiment, in accordance with the temporary stop mode of the special effect symbols 101a to 101c after the normal reach effect, the re-fluctuation effect and the super reach effect have the role of triggering the fixed stop of the special effect symbols 101a to 101c. It is a configuration that selectively displays either one of the re-fluctuation effect having the role of the development opportunity of the, but in addition to this, the special effect remains in the special display mode according to the temporary stop mode after the super reach effect. Revariation effect having a role of an opportunity to settle and stop the symbols 101a to 101c and re-changing effect having a role of an opportunity to settle and stop the special effect symbols 101a to 101c by switching to the normal display mode. It can also be configured to display.

In the fourth embodiment, after the normal reach effect, the special effect symbols 101a to 101c are kept in the normal display mode in accordance with the difference in the number of frames between the special effect symbols 101a and 101c that are temporarily stopped and the special effect symbol 101b. It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which the re-fluctuation effect that determines the stop mode and the re-fluctuation effect that switches to the special display mode and determines the stop mode of the special effect symbols 101a to 101c are selectively executed. Specifically, when the frame number difference is larger than a predetermined threshold value (for example, 1), the re-variation effect shown in FIG. 23 is executed and fixedly stopped as in the fourth embodiment, and the frame number difference is predetermined. When it is less than or equal to the threshold value, the re-variation effect shown in FIGS. With such a configuration, as in the case of the fourth embodiment, if the difference in the number of frames for temporary stop is larger than a predetermined threshold value, the stop mode for determining a big hit is significantly different. By doing so, the expectation can be greatly raised, while if the difference in the number of frames is less than or equal to the predetermined threshold value, it is close to the stop mode of the big hit, so that it is possible to effectively stimulate the emotion of the player expecting re-change. By executing the re-variation effect in the special display mode having a high effect, the player's expectation can be dramatically improved.
It is also possible to selectively execute such a re-variation effect according to the number of frames after the super reach effect.
Further, the re-variation effect may be selectively executed not only according to the difference in the number of frames but also according to the temporarily stopped displayed symbol type (arrangement of symbols). That is, when the temporary stop display is performed with the predetermined symbol, the special first re-variation effect is executed, and when the temporary stop display is performed with the symbols other than the predetermined symbol, the common (normal) second re-variation is performed. A configuration for performing the production is conceivable. In this way, when the reach effect is lost in the reach effect, it is possible to give an impact to the player by changing the re-variation effect to be executed based on the kind of the arrangement of the symbols.

Further, in the first to fourth embodiments, as the reach effect displayed in the pseudo special effect, two types of the normal reach effect and the super reach effect are set, but not limited to this, three or more types of reach effects are set. It can also be configured.
For example, it is possible to adopt a configuration in which three types of normal reach effect, long reach effect, and super reach effect are set. Here, the long reach effect has a higher expectation of a big hit than the normal reach effect and has a lower expectation than the super reach effect.
In the configuration in which three types of reach effects are set in this way, the re-variation effect after the normal reach effect is used as an opportunity to develop into the long reach effect or the super reach effect, and the re-fluctuation effect after the long reach effect or the super reach effect is special effect. It can be used as a decision trigger of the symbols 101a to 101c. In addition, the re-variation effect after the normal reach effect is used as an opportunity for development to the long reach effect, the re-variation effect after the long reach effect is used as an opportunity for development to the super reach effect, and the re-fluctuation effect after the super reach effect is used as a special effect pattern 101a. It is also possible to use the decision trigger of ˜101c. Further, as a configuration in which the re-variation effect is not executed after the normal reach effect, the re-variation effect after the long reach effect is used as an opportunity to develop into the super reach effect, and the re-fluctuation effect after the super reach effect is changed to the special effect patterns 101a to 101c. It is also possible to use it as a confirmation opportunity. Even with such a configuration, the same operational effects as those of the above-described first embodiment can be obtained. Even in the configuration in which four or more types of reach effects are set, similarly, the roles of the re-variation effects after the reach effects can be appropriately determined.
In addition, in a configuration in which three types of reach effects including the long reach effect are set, the long reach effect is displayed in a display mode of a third display mode different from the normal display mode and the special display mode. You can also In this configuration, similarly to the second embodiment described above, the re-variation effect can also be configured as an opportunity to switch to the normal display mode, the special display mode, and the third display mode. For example, by displaying the re-variation effect after the normal reach effect, the normal display mode is switched to the third display mode to start the long reach effect, or the re-variation effect is displayed after the long reach effect. By this, it is possible to switch from the third display mode to the special display mode and start displaying the super reach effect. Furthermore, by displaying the re-variation effect after the long reach effect, it is possible to switch from the third display mode to the normal display mode and start displaying the normal reach effect. Even with this configuration, the same operational effects as those of the above-described second embodiment can be obtained.
Further, in a configuration in which three types of reach effects including the long reach effect are set, after the long reach effect, a common re-variation effect similar to that of the third embodiment and a re-variation effect dedicated to the long reach effect are provided. It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which it is selectively displayed. Even with such a configuration, it is possible to obtain the same operational effects as those of the above-described third embodiment.
Further, in the configuration in which three types of reach effects including the long reach effect are set, in the temporary stop mode of the special effect symbols 101a to 101c by the long reach effect, as in the case of the normal reach effect of the fourth embodiment described above. Accordingly, it is possible to selectively display re-varying effects of different roles. Even with such a configuration, it is possible to obtain the same operational effects as those of the above-described fourth embodiment.

1 Pachinko machine (ball game machine)
6 Performance symbol display device 11 First starting port (starting port)
12 Second starting port (starting port)
14 special winning openings 101a-101c Special effect design

Claims (1)

Winning lottery means for performing winning lottery whether or not it is a big hit triggered by entering the starting opening,
When the result of the win / loss lottery by the hit / miss lottery means is a big hit, big hit game control means for executing a big hit game for opening and closing the special winning opening,
An effect symbol display device that variably displays a predetermined special effect symbol,
Upon the establishment of a predetermined effect condition, a pseudo special effect including a variation mode and a stop mode of the special effect symbol is displayed on the effect symbol display device, and the result of the winning / missing lottery is caused by the stop mode of the special effect symbol. In a ball game machine equipped with an effect display control means for informing,
The effect display control means,
As the effect display when the special effect pattern is changing, at least the normal display mode and the special display mode,
As a reach effect, a high reach effect having a high expectation that expects a big hit by the win / loss lottery, and a low reach effect having a lower expectation than the high reach effect,
With the end of the display of the reach effect, a re-fluctuation effect that causes the fluctuation of the special effect symbol to be changed again after being temporarily stopped,
The low reach effect is performed in the normal display mode, the high reach effect is performed in the special display mode,
When the re-variation effect is performed during the low reach effect, the high reach effect is implemented by transitioning to the special display mode,
A ball game machine characterized in that when the re-variation effect is performed during the high reach effect, the big hit is notified after the mode is changed to the normal display mode.

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