JP2021023704A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of executing a performance for further enhancing a game amusement.SOLUTION: In a prior game machine, a random number for applying a privilege to a player is a random number for only determining whether or not to apply a privilege to a player. When an acquired random number is a failure random number, it is only determined that no privilege is applied, and the acquired random number is not used for other functions. In a game machine of the present invention, if the acquired random number is the failure random number, a performance corresponding to the acquired random number is executed. Namely, if the acquired random number is the failure random number, the acquired random number is used for selecting a performance. By such a configuration, even if the acquired random number is the failure random number, a novel game property for making a player pay attention to a value of the acquired random number can be achieved and a game amusement can be enhanced.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 18

Description

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

A game machine that plays a game by launching a game ball toward a game area formed on a game board is known. In such a game machine, a privilege is given to the player when a predetermined grant condition is satisfied. For example, when a game ball enters the start port provided in the game area, the identification information (for example, a special symbol) is variablely displayed, and when the identification information is stopped and displayed in a specific mode (for example, a jackpot symbol), the identification information is displayed. There is a game machine that plays a specific game (for example, a big hit game) in which the variable ball entrance is in a state where the ball can be entered.

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

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2008-178756

However, the above-mentioned conventional technique is a technique well known to general players, and has a problem that it cannot sufficiently enhance the interest of the game.

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

In order to solve at least a part of the above-mentioned problems, the gaming machine of the present invention adopts the following configuration. That is,
It is a game machine that plays a game by firing a game ball toward a game area formed on the game board.
A random number acquisition means for acquiring a predetermined random number as an acquisition random number from a random number group including a hit random number and a missed random number,
When the acquired random number is the hit random number, a privilege giving means for giving a privilege to the player and
When the acquired random number is the outlier random number, the effect executing means capable of executing the effect corresponding to the acquired random number and the effect executing means.
It is characterized by having.

Further, the gaming machine of the present invention is
When the acquired random number is the outlier random number, the effect executing means may be able to execute an effect suggesting the acquired random number.

Further, the gaming machine of the present invention is
When the acquired random number is the out-of-order random number, the effect executing means may be able to execute an effect suggesting the positional relationship between the acquired random number and the hit random number in the random number group.

Further, the gaming machine of the present invention is
The effect executing means may execute the specific effect when the acquired random number is a specific random number among the outlier random numbers.

Further, the gaming machine of the present invention is
The specific random number may exist within a predetermined range including the hit random number in the random number group.

Further, the gaming machine of the present invention is
A predictive random number storage means for storing a predetermined value as a predictive random number from the outlier random numbers based on the player's operation is provided.
When the acquired random number is the outlier random number, the effect executing means may be able to execute the specific effect based on the comparison result between the acquired random number and the predicted random number.

Further, the gaming machine of the present invention is
Provided with an acquired random number storage means capable of storing the acquired random number when the acquired random number is an outlier random number.
The effect executing means may be capable of executing a specific effect based on a combination of a plurality of the acquired random numbers stored in the acquired random number storage means.

Further, the gaming machine of the present invention is
A performance storage means that stores multiple types of performance as the performance of the game machine,
A performance setting means for setting one performance from the plurality of types of performances stored in the performance storage means based on a setting operation by a staff member of the game hall.
A game progressing means for advancing a game based on the performance set by the performance setting means,
With
As the specific effect, the effect executing means may be capable of executing an effect suggesting the performance set by the performance setting means.

According to the present invention, it is possible to perform an effect that further enhances the entertainment of the game.

It is a front view of the pachinko machine of this embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the board surface structure of the game board of this Example. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the control circuit in the pachinko machine of this Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structure of the segment display part of this Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the number of round games in the jackpot game of this Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the game state after the big hit game of this Example. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates the display content of the effect display device of this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the game control processing which is executed by the CPU of the main control board of this Example. It is explanatory drawing which conceptually shows the variation pattern selection table of this Example. It is a flowchart which shows the effect control process executed by the CPU of the sub-control board of this Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the process corresponding to the reception command of the CPU of the sub-control board of this embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the appearance that the "corresponding image" and "hold image" of this Example are displayed. It is explanatory drawing which conceptually shows the "storage situation reflection area" of the RAM of the sub-control board of this Example. It is explanatory drawing which conceptually shows the process for displaying the "hold image" of this Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the value of the "combined random number" which can be acquired in this Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the fluctuation time corresponding to the value of "combined random number" of this Example. It is a flowchart which shows the decorative symbol variation processing executed by the CPU of the sub-control board of this Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows that the specific effect is performed corresponding to the value of "combined random number" of this Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the mode that the value of "combined random number" is displayed attached to the hold image of the modification 1. It is explanatory drawing which shows the appearance that the image which shows the positional relationship of the hit random number and the miss random number of the modification 1 is displayed. It is explanatory drawing which shows the settable performance of the modification 2. It is explanatory drawing which shows the execution probability of the effect which suggests each "performance during setting" of the modification 2 for each "performance during setting". It is explanatory drawing which shows the state that the card image of the modification 4 is displayed.

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

In addition, the following examples will be described in the following order.
A. Pachinko machine equipment configuration:
A-1. Configuration on the front side of the device:
A-2. Game board composition:
A-3. Control circuit configuration:
B. Contents of the game:
C. Game control processing:
D. Production control processing:
E. Display of "image for this" and "pending image":
E-1. Image for this:
E-2. Pending image:
F. Use of "combined random numbers":
F-1. Jackpot judgment:
F-2. Determining the fluctuation time (fluctuation pattern) of the special symbol:
F-3. Contents of decorative pattern fluctuation:
G. Modification example:
G-1. Modification 1:
G-2. Modification 2:
G2-1. Performance setting function:
G-2-2. Performance suggestion function:
G-3. Modification 3:
G-4. Modification 4:

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

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

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

An upper dish portion 7 is provided below the window portion 4a in the front frame 4. The upper plate portion 7 stores game balls rented out via the card unit 242 (see FIG. 3) and game balls paid out from the pachinko machine 1. Further, a lower plate portion 8 is provided below the upper plate portion 7, and a game ball rented out in excess of the capacity of the upper plate portion 7 or a game paid out in excess of the capacity of the upper plate portion 7. The sphere is stored.

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

Further, an effect button 10a that can be pressed by the player is provided on the edge of the upper plate 7, and a pushing operation or a rotation operation (rotation operation) by the player is provided on the left side of the lower plate 8. A jog shuttle 10b capable of rotating is provided. Both of these effect buttons 10a and the jog shuttle 10b are effect operation units (operation units) operated by the player, and when the player operates the effect buttons 10a and the jog shuttle 10b when a predetermined condition is satisfied, a predetermined game effect is performed.

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

At the substantially center of the game area 21, an effect opening 40, which is an opening decorated on the peripheral edge, is provided, and behind the effect opening 40, an effect display composed of a liquid crystal display is provided. The device 41 is provided. Various images for the effect can be displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 41, and the player can visually recognize the display screen of the effect display device 41 through the effect opening 40.

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

Further, below the first start port 24 in the game area 21, a second start port 25, which is a ball entry port (starting port) in which the possibility of entering the game ball changes, is provided. That is, the second starting port 25 is provided with an opening / closing door 26 that can rotate in the front-rear direction of the pachinko machine 1, and the opening / closing door 26 is substantially upright and the game ball cannot enter (or is difficult to enter). It is possible to change between the state and the open state in which the opening / closing door 26 rotates toward the front side of the pachinko machine 1 so that the game ball can enter (or easily enter). FIG. 2 shows how the second starting port 25 is in the open state. The game ball that has entered the second starting port 25 is guided to the back surface side of the game board 20 through a passage provided inside. A second starting port sensor 25s (see FIG. 3) is provided in the passage inside the second starting port 25, and it is possible to detect a game ball that has entered the second starting port 25.

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

Further, on the right side of the first starting opening 24 in the game area 21, a large winning opening 28 (variable ball entry opening) having a large opening in a substantially rectangular shape is provided. The large winning opening 28 is provided with an opening / closing door 29 that can rotate in the front-rear direction of the pachinko machine 1. The opening / closing door 29 is substantially upright and the game ball cannot enter the closed state, and the opening / closing door 29 is the pachinko machine. It is possible to change to an open state (a state in which the ball can be entered) in which the game ball can enter by rotating to the front side of 1. FIG. 2 shows a state in which the large winning opening 28 is in an open state. The game ball that has entered the grand prize opening 28 is guided to the back surface side of the game board 20 through a passage provided inside. A large winning opening sensor 28s (see FIG. 3) is provided in the passage inside the large winning opening 28, and it is possible to detect a game ball that has entered the large winning opening 28.

Further, around each of the above-mentioned game devices, a general entry port 30 through which the game ball can enter, a windmill type wheel 31 that affects the flow path of the game ball, and a large number of obstacle nails (not shown) are provided. Has been done. Further, two out ports 33 are provided at the lowermost part of the game area 21 and at the lower left and lower right of the second starting port 25, and the first starting port 24 and the second starting port 25 described above are provided. The game balls that have not entered either the large winning opening 28 or the general entering opening 30 are discharged from the out opening 33 to the back side of the game board 20.

A game ball flowing down the left region of the effect opening 40 (effect display device 41) can enter the first start port 24 described above. On the other hand, a game ball flowing down the area on the right side of the effect opening 40 (effect display device 41) can enter the second start port 25, the normal symbol operation gate 27, and the large winning opening 28 (the effect display device 41). Or passable). In the following, firing a game ball so as to flow down the left area of the effect opening 40 (effect display device 41) is also referred to as “left-handed”, and the effect opening 40 (effect display device 41). Launching a game ball so as to flow down the area to the right of is also referred to as "right-handed". In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, when a game ball enters any of the first start port 24, the second start port 25, and the general ball entry port 30, three game balls are sent to the player. When the game balls are paid out and the game balls enter the large winning opening 28, 13 game balls are paid out to the player.

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

A-3. Control circuit configuration:
Next, the configuration of the control circuit in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment will be described. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a control circuit in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment. As shown in the figure, the control circuit of the pachinko machine 1 is composed of many control boards, various boards, a relay terminal board, and the like. Specifically, for displaying images and outputting audio under the control of the main control board 200 that controls the basic progress of the game, the sub control board 220 that controls the control related to the production of the game, and the sub control board 220. An image / audio control board 230 that controls such control, a lamp control board 226 that controls light emission of a lamp under the control of a sub control board 220, and a payout control board 240 that controls control related to rental and payout of game balls. It is composed of a launch control board 260 and the like that control the launch of the game ball. These control boards include a CPU that executes various logical calculations and calculation calculations (CPU 201, 221 and 231 in FIG. 3) and a ROM that stores various programs and data executed by the CPU (ROM 202, 222 in FIG. 3). , 232, etc.), RAM (203, 223, 233, etc. in FIG. 3) in which the CPU stores temporary data when executing a program, input / output circuits, and other peripheral LSIs are connected to each other by a bus. Has been done.

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

Further, on the main control board 200, a start port solenoid 26m for causing the opening / closing door 26 provided in the second starting port 25 to perform an opening / closing operation (for opening / closing the second starting port 25). Also, the opening / closing door 29 provided in the large winning opening 28 is connected to the large winning opening solenoid 29m (to open and close the large winning opening 28), the segment display unit 50, and the like. Has been done. The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 controls these operations by transmitting drive signals toward the starting port solenoid 26m, the winning opening solenoid 29m, and the segment display unit 50.

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

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

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

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

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

B. Contents of the game:
In the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, the game proceeds as follows. When the launch handle 9 is rotated while the game balls are stored in the upper plate portion 7, the game balls stored in the upper plate portion 7 are supplied to the launcher unit 261 one by one, and FIG. 2 is used. It is fired in the game area 21 described above. Since the strength of launching the game ball corresponds to the rotation angle of the launch handle 9, the player can change the rotation angle of the launch handle 9 to allow the player to flow the game ball down to a desired region. For example, a game ball is fired (left-handed) so as to flow down the left area of the effect opening 40 (effect display device 41), or the right side of the effect opening 40 (effect display device 41). The game ball can be fired (right-handed) so as to flow down the area of the other side.

<Variable display of special symbols>
As described above with reference to FIG. 2, a left-handed game ball can enter the first starting port 24. When a left-handed game ball enters the first starting port 24 and the entered game ball is detected by the first starting port sensor 24s, a predetermined determination random number is acquired and based on the determination random number. A jackpot determination is performed to determine whether the jackpot is a big hit or a miss. Then, based on the result of this jackpot determination, the first special symbol (hereinafter, also referred to as "first special symbol") is variablely displayed and then stopped and displayed. Further, as described above with reference to FIG. 2, a right-handed game ball can enter the second starting port 25. When the right-handed game ball enters the second starting port 25 and the entered game ball is detected by the second starting port sensor 25s, a predetermined determination random number is acquired and based on the determination random number. A jackpot determination is performed to determine whether the jackpot is a big hit or a miss. Then, based on the result of this jackpot determination, the second special symbol (hereinafter, also referred to as "second special symbol") is variablely displayed and then stopped and displayed. Here, the first special drawing and the second special drawing will be described.

FIG. 4 is an enlarged explanatory view showing the segment display unit 50. As described above, the segment display unit 50 is provided at the lower right of the game area 21 on the game board 20 (see FIG. 2), and the player displays the segment through the small window portion 4c (see FIG. 1) of the front frame 4. The unit 50 is visible. As shown in FIG. 4, the segment display unit 50 is provided with a first special figure display unit 51 for displaying the first special figure and a second special figure display unit 52 for displaying the second special figure. Eight LEDs are arranged on each of these display units. The first special figure and the second special figure (hereinafter, when they are not particularly distinguished, collectively referred to as "special symbol") are formed by switching the LED to be lit out of the eight LEDs in each display unit. The variable display is performed, and the stop display is performed by setting a predetermined LED among the eight LEDs to be lit. In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, 101 types of symbols of jackpot symbols 1 to 100 and missed symbols 101 can be stopped and displayed as the first special symbol, and jackpot symbols 201 to 300 and missed symbols can be displayed as the second special symbol. It is possible to stop and display 101 types of symbols of 301. Further, the types of these symbols can be identified by the difference in the combination of the LEDs to be lit. If the result of the jackpot determination based on the game ball entering the first starting port 24 (hereinafter, also referred to as "big hit determination for the first special figure") is a jackpot, the first special figure is the jackpot symbol 1 to If any of 100 is displayed as a stop and the result of the jackpot determination for the first special figure is wrong, the first special figure is stopped and displayed with the symbol 101. In addition, when the result of the jackpot determination based on the game ball entering the second starting port 25 (hereinafter, also referred to as "big hit determination for the second special figure") is a jackpot, the second special figure is the jackpot symbol. The stop display is made by any of 201 to 300, and if the result of the jackpot determination for the second special figure is out of order, the second special figure is out of order and the stop display is made by the symbol 301. In this way, when the special symbol (1st special symbol or 2nd special symbol) is stopped and displayed as a big hit symbol or a missed symbol, the stopped displayed symbol is stopped and displayed until a predetermined time elapses in order to confirm the stopped displayed symbol. Display to be maintained (hereinafter also referred to as "confirmed display"). In the following, a game from the start of the variable display of the special symbol to the end of the variable display after the lapse of a predetermined fluctuation time and the confirmation display of the special symbol as a jackpot symbol or a missed symbol, that is, one time. The game until the result of the variable display is obtained is also referred to as a "design variable game".

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

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

In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, one round game ends when nine game balls enter (9 counts) or when 30 seconds have passed, so that one round in most cases. In the game, 117 game balls (9 counts x 13 payouts) are paid out. Therefore, as a matter of course, the big hit game with a large number of round games pays out more game balls to the player than the big hit game with a small number of round games. Therefore, it is possible to expect the player to perform a big hit game with a larger number of round games. It should be noted that this can be regarded as being able to execute a plurality of jackpot games (specific games) having different degrees of advantage for the player.

During the execution of the above-mentioned jackpot game, the type (number of round games) of the jackpot game being executed is displayed on the round display unit 55 of the segment display unit 50. That is, as shown in FIG. 4, three LEDs are arranged in the round display unit 55, and in the round display unit 55, the left LED of the three LEDs is turned on to perform a four-round jackpot game. The LED inside indicates that the 6-round jackpot game is being executed, and the LED on the right indicates that the 7-round jackpot game is being executed. By turning on all three LEDs, it is indicated that the 16-round jackpot game is being executed.

<Holding special symbols>
When the game ball enters the first starting port 24, the jackpot determination and the variation display for the first special figure are performed as described above, but in these jackpot determination and the variation display, the game ball is the first starting port 24. The determined random number obtained is temporarily stored as the first special figure hold, instead of being performed immediately after entering the ball. Then, when the predetermined condition is satisfied, the jackpot determination and the variation display of the first special figure are performed based on the stored first special figure hold. Such first special figure reservation is stored up to four. The stored number of the first special figure hold (the number of the first special figure hold) is displayed on the first special figure hold display unit 53 of the segment display unit 50. That is, as shown in FIG. 4, two LEDs are arranged in the first special figure holding display unit 53, and one LED out of the two LEDs is arranged in the first special figure holding display unit 53. By turning on, it indicates that the number of 1st special figure hold is 1, and by turning on 2 LEDs, it indicates that the number of 1st special figure hold is 2, and 1 LED blinks. By doing so, it is shown that the number of 1st special figure holdings is 3, and by blinking the 2 LEDs, it is shown that the number of 1st special figure holdings is 4.

Further, when the game ball enters the second starting port 25, the jackpot determination and the variation display for the second special figure are performed as described above, but the game ball also starts the second in these jackpot determinations and the variation display. The determined random number obtained is temporarily stored as the second special figure hold, instead of being performed immediately after entering the mouth 25. Then, when the predetermined condition is satisfied, the jackpot determination and the variation display of the second special figure are performed based on the stored second special figure hold. Such second special figure reservation is also stored up to four. The stored number of the second special figure hold (the number of the second special figure hold) is displayed on the second special figure hold display unit 54 of the segment display unit 50. That is, as shown in FIG. 4, two LEDs are also arranged in the second special figure holding display unit 54, and in the second special figure holding display unit 54, one LED out of the two LEDs By turning on, it indicates that the number of 2nd special figure holdings is 1, and by turning on 2 LEDs, it indicates that the number of 2nd special figure holdings is 2, and 1 LED blinks. By doing so, it is shown that the number of 2nd special figure holdings is 3, and by blinking the 2 LEDs, it is shown that the number of 2nd special figure holdings is 4.

In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the first special symbol hold and the second special symbol hold are stored during the variable display of any special symbol, the final display of any special symbol, or the big hit game. Even if it is done, the jackpot judgment and fluctuation display related to these holds will not be performed. In addition, when only the first special figure hold is stored out of the first special figure hold and the second special figure hold, the jackpot determination and the first special figure related to the first special figure hold that are stored first are stored. A variable display is performed, but when the second special figure hold is memorized, the jackpot judgment and the jackpot determination related to the second special figure hold memorized first are performed regardless of whether the first special figure hold is memorized. The variable display of the second special figure is performed. That is, the second special figure is displayed in a variable manner in preference to the first special figure (it has a so-called priority variable function of the second special figure).

Further, in the present specification, when the first special figure hold and the second special figure hold are not particularly distinguished, they are collectively referred to as "special figure hold".

<Variable display of normal symbols, games per ordinary symbols>
As described above with reference to FIG. 2, the normal symbol actuating gate 27 allows a right-handed game ball to pass through. When the right-handed game ball passes through the normal symbol operating gate 27 and the game ball is detected by the gate sensor 27s, a predetermined judgment random number (a judgment random number per normal figure described later) is acquired and used as the judgment random number. Based on this, the normal figure hit determination is performed to determine whether the normal figure hit or not. Then, based on the result of this normal symbol hit determination, the normal symbol is displayed in a variable manner and then stopped. As shown in FIG. 4, the segment display unit 50 is provided with a normal figure display unit 56 for displaying a normal symbol, and the normal figure display unit 56 is provided with two LEDs. The normal symbol is variablely displayed by switching the LED that is lit out of the two LEDs in the normal figure display unit 56, and is stopped and displayed by setting a predetermined LED among the two LEDs to be lit. In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, as normal symbols, two types of symbols, a normal symbol with the left LED lit and a non-regular symbol with the right LED lit, are stopped. It can be displayed. If the result of the normal symbol hit judgment is a normal symbol hit, the normal symbol is stopped and displayed as a normal symbol, and if the result of the normal symbol hit judgment is out of the normal symbol, the normal symbol is stopped and displayed as a normal symbol. Will be done. When the normal symbol is stopped and displayed as a hit symbol or a missed symbol in this way, a display (confirmation display) is performed in which the stopped display state of the symbol is maintained until a predetermined time elapses in order to confirm the stopped display symbol. Then, when the normal symbol is stopped and displayed as the normal symbol, the normal symbol game is performed in which the second start port 25 is closed after the second start port 25 is opened.

<Holding ordinary symbols>
When the game ball passes through the normal symbol operating gate 27, the normal symbol hit determination and the fluctuation display of the normal symbol are performed, but these normal symbol hit determination and the variation display are performed immediately after the game ball passes through the normal symbol operating gate 27. Instead of being performed, the acquired judgment random number is temporarily stored as a normal figure hold. Then, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, the normal figure hit determination and the variation display of the normal symbol are performed based on the stored normal figure hold. Such a normal figure hold is also stored up to a maximum of four. The stored number of the normal figure hold (the number of the normal figure hold) is displayed on the normal figure hold display unit 57 of the segment display unit 50. That is, as shown in FIG. 4, two LEDs are arranged in the normal figure hold display unit 57, and one of the two LEDs is turned on in the normal figure hold display unit 57. Indicates that the number of reserved figures is one, and lighting two LEDs indicates that the number of reserved figures is two, and blinking one LED indicates that the number of pending figures is two. It indicates that there are three, and blinking the two LEDs indicates that the number of reserved figures is four. In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the holding of the normal symbol is stored, if it is not in the variable display of the normal symbol, the confirmed display of the normal symbol, or the game per normal symbol, the first Judgment of hitting the stored normal figure and variable display of the normal symbol related to the reserved normal figure are performed.

<Game state>
Here, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, a gaming state related to the probability of being determined to be a jackpot in the jackpot determination and a gaming state related to the frequency of entering the game ball into the second starting port 25 are appropriately set. .. Of these, the gaming state related to the probability of being judged as a big hit in the big hit judgment is "a low probability state in which the probability of being judged as a big hit in the big hit judgment is low (about 1/100 probability)" or "in the big hit judgment. It is set to a "high probability state" in which the probability of being judged as a big hit is high (the probability is about 1/10). Further, the gaming state related to the frequency of entering the game ball into the second starting port 25 is "a non-electric support state in which the frequency of entering the game ball into the second starting port 25 is low" or "to the second starting port 25". It is set to the "electric support state" where the game ball enters the ball frequently.

The setting mode of the game state described above will be described with reference to FIG. Since these game states are set after the big hit game is completed, the number of round games described above is also shown again in FIG. 5 with reference to FIG. Further, in FIG. 6, the "high probability number" is the number of symbol variation games (variation display of special symbols) that can be executed in a state where a high probability state is set, and the "electric support number" is an electric support. This is the number of symbol variation games (special symbol variation display) that can be executed while the support state is set.

In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, regardless of which big hit game is played, the high probability state and the electric support state are set together after the big hit game is completed, but the number of electric support is the big hit game. It depends on the type of jackpot symbol that triggered the start. That is, as shown in FIGS. 6A and 6B, the high accuracy number of times is set to 6 times regardless of which jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed. On the other hand, regarding the number of electric support, as shown in FIG. 6A, when the first special figure is stopped and displayed at the jackpot symbols 1 to 45 (the first special figure is stopped and displayed at the jackpot symbol). If it is set to 25 times (with a probability of 45%), and if the first special figure is stopped and displayed at the jackpot symbols 46 to 50, 51 to 90, 91 to 94 (the first special symbol stops at the jackpot symbol). If it is displayed, it is set to 50 times (with a probability of 5% + 40% + 4% = 49%), and if the first special figure is stopped and displayed at the jackpot symbol 95-100 (the first special symbol is the jackpot symbol). If it is stopped and displayed, it is set to 100 times (with a probability of 6%). Further, as shown in FIG. 6B, when the second special figure is stopped and displayed at the jackpot symbols 201 to 245 (when the second special figure is stopped and displayed at the jackpot symbol, there is a 45% probability). When it is set to 25 times and the second special symbol is stopped and displayed at the jackpot symbols 246 to 250, 251 to 290, and 291 to 294 (5% + 40% when the second special symbol is stopped and displayed by the jackpot symbol). It is set to 50 times (with a probability of + 4% = 49%), and when the second special figure is stopped and displayed at the jackpot symbol 295-300 (when the second special figure is stopped and displayed at the jackpot symbol, it is 6%. (Probability) is set to 100 times.

If the symbol variation game (variation display of a special symbol) is performed 6 times after the high probability number is set to 6, the high probability state ends and the electric support state is set and the low probability state is set. Is set. In addition, if the same number of symbol variation games (variation display of special symbols) as the number of times of electric support is performed after the number of times of electric support is set 25 times, 50 times, and 100 times, the electric support state ends. Non-electric support state is set. For the player, since the electric support state is more advantageous than the non-electric support state, it is possible to expect the player to set a larger number of electric support times.

Here, the segment display unit 50 is provided with an electric support display unit 58 indicating that the above-mentioned electric support state is being set. That is, as shown in FIG. 4, three LEDs are arranged on the electric support display unit 58, and during the setting of the electric support state, the electric support state is set by turning on these three LEDs. Indicates that it is inside. Further, as shown in FIG. 4, the segment display unit 50 is provided with a right-handed display unit 59 indicating that right-handed operation is performed. While the electric support state is set, the game ball frequently enters the second starting port 25, and the right-handed game ball can enter the second starting port 25. Therefore, the electric support state is set. It is beneficial for the player to hit right inside. Further, since the right-handed game ball can enter the big winning opening 28, it is beneficial for the player to hit the right-handed ball even during the big hit game. Therefore, during the setting of the electric support state and the big hit game, it is shown that the right-handed hitting is performed by turning on the two LEDs arranged on the right-handed hitting display unit 59.

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

For example, in the effect display device 41, the effect is performed according to the variable display (symbol variation game) of the first special figure or the second special figure. That is, the effect of varyingly displaying the three decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c on the effect display device 41 in synchronization with the start timing of the variable display (symbol variable game) of the special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol). "Decorative pattern fluctuation" is started. After that, the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c are displayed in various ways (decorative symbol variation) until the variation time of the special symbol elapses. Then, the variation display (decorative symbol variation) of the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c is terminated in synchronization with the end timing of the variation display of the special symbol (stop display of the special symbol). In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, it is possible to display a number symbol indicating nine numbers from "1" to "9" as a decorative symbol.

FIG. 7A conceptually shows how the three decorative symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c are displayed in a variable manner all at once (decorative symbols are varied). When a predetermined time elapses after the variation display (decorative symbol variation) is started, for example, the left decorative symbol 41a is first stopped and displayed, and then the right decorative symbol 41c is stopped and displayed. Finally, when the intermediate decorative symbol 41b is stopped and displayed, the "decorative symbol variation" ends. The combination of the three decorative symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c that are stopped and displayed on the effect display device 41 is a special symbol that is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 51 or the second special symbol display unit 52 described above (the first). It is configured to correspond to 1 special figure or 2 special figure). For example, when the first special figure or the second special figure is stopped and displayed as a big hit symbol, the three decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c of the effect display device 41 are the same symbol combination (hereinafter also referred to as "doublet"). It is stopped and displayed. In addition, when the first special figure or the second special figure is stopped and displayed as an out-of-order symbol, the three decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c are stopped at a symbol combination (hereinafter, also referred to as "separate stitch") which is not aligned with the same symbol. Is displayed. The decorative symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c that have been stopped and displayed are in a state of being stopped and displayed (confirmed) until the final display time of the special symbol elapses.

As described above, the display contents of the special symbol displayed on the first special figure display unit 51 or the second special figure display unit 52 and the three decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c displayed on the effect display device 41 are different. They correspond to each other, and when the special symbol being displayed in a variable manner is stopped and displayed, the three decorative symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c are also stopped and displayed. Moreover, as shown in FIG. 2, the effect display device 41 is provided at a position that is more visible than the first special figure display unit 51 or the second special figure display unit 52 (segment display unit 50), and displays the display. Since the screen is large and the display contents are easy to understand, the player usually plays the game while looking at the screen of the effect display device 41.

Therefore, as shown in FIG. 7B, the left decorative symbol 41a, which is first stopped and displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 41, and the right decorative symbol 41c, which is subsequently stopped and displayed, are the same symbol. In that case, the middle decorative symbol 41b, which is stopped and displayed at the end, also stops at the same symbol, and the player displays a variable display of the decorative symbol (decorative symbol variation), saying, "I think the big hit game will start." You will be watching. In this way, the two decorative symbols (decorative symbols excluding one of the plurality of decorative symbols) are stopped at the same symbol (a form that can be doublet), and the final decorative symbol (one decorative symbol) is set. The effect performed in the variable display state is called "reach effect", and it is possible to enhance the game entertainment by generating this reach effect.

Further, as shown in FIG. 7, a "relevant image" and a "holding image" are displayed at the lower part of the display screen of the effect display device 41. Of these, the "corresponding image" is an image indicating that the "decorative symbol variation" is being executed (the special symbol variation is being displayed), and the "pending image" is the "decorative symbol variation (variation of the special symbol)". It is an image which shows that the start of "display)" is held (the special figure hold is stored). The "holding image" and the "image for this purpose" will be described in detail later.

C. Game control processing:
FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing a rough flow of a game control process performed by the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 as control related to the progress of the game. The game control process is performed by the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 based on a timer interrupt generated at predetermined intervals (for example, every 4 ms). Hereinafter, the game progress control process performed by the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 will be described with reference to the flowchart. In the following description, the description of well-known processes such as the initialization process of the CPU 201, the interrupt prohibition process, and the interrupt enable process is omitted.

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

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

<Random number update process>
The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 subsequently performs a random number update process (S300). In this random number update process, various random numbers used in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment are updated. Here, in the case of a conventional pachinko machine, the "big hit judgment" is performed based on the "big hit judgment random number", and the "determination of the fluctuation time (variation pattern) of the special symbol" is based on the "variation pattern selection random number". Will be done. That is, in the case of a conventional pachinko machine, the "big hit determination" and the "determination of the fluctuation time (variation pattern) of the special symbol" are performed based on different random numbers (big hit determination random number, fluctuation pattern selection random number).

On the other hand, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, both the "big hit determination" and the "determination of the fluctuation time (variation pattern) of the special symbol" are performed based on the "combined random number" which is the same random number. .. That is, the "big hit judgment" is also performed based on the "combined random number", and the "determination of the fluctuation time (variation pattern) of the special symbol" is also performed based on the "combined random number". This "combined random number" will be described in detail later.

Further, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the big hit determination result is a big hit, one of 100 kinds of big hit symbols (big hit symbols 1 to 100 or big hit symbols 201 to 300) is stopped and displayed. However, the type of the jackpot symbol is selected based on the "big hit symbol selection random number". In addition, the normal figure hit judgment is performed based on the "normal figure hit judgment random number".

In the random number update process (S300), various random numbers including the above-mentioned random numbers (combined random numbers, big hit symbol selection random numbers, and normal figure hit determination random numbers) are updated. These random numbers may be updated not only in the random number update process (S300) but also in the period from the end of the game control process to the start of the next game control process (next timer interrupt). .. Further, a dedicated circuit for updating random numbers may be provided, and the random numbers may be updated by this dedicated circuit.

<Sensor detection process for starting port, etc.>
The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 subsequently performs a sensor detection process (S400) such as a start port. In this start port sensor detection process (S400), a process of storing the normal figure hold, the first special figure hold, and the second special figure hold is performed. That is, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 first determines whether or not the game ball has passed through the normal symbol operating gate 27 based on the detection result of the gate sensor 27s. As a result, when the game ball passes through the normal symbol operating gate 27, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved symbols has reached the upper limit of four. Then, if the number of holdings for the normal figure has not reached 4, the random number for determining the normal figure is acquired and the random number for determining the normal figure is stored as the holding for the normal figure. The normal figure hold is stored in the normal figure hold storage area reserved in the RAM 203 so that the stored order can be identified. If the game ball has not passed through the normal symbol operating gate 27, or if the number of reserved symbols has already reached 4, the new reserved regular symbols are not stored.

After performing the process related to the storage of the normal drawing hold in this way, it is subsequently determined whether or not the game ball has entered the first starting port 24 based on the detection result of the first starting port sensor 24s. As a result, when the game ball enters the first starting port 24, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved first special figures has reached the upper limit of four. Then, if the number of the first special figure hold has not reached four, the "combined random number" and the jackpot symbol selection random number are acquired and these random numbers are stored as the first special figure hold. The first special figure hold is stored in the first special figure hold storage area reserved in the RAM 203 so that the stored order can be identified.

When the first special figure hold is stored in this way, the first special figure hold storage command indicating that the first special figure hold is stored is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. This first special figure hold storage command also includes information indicating the "combined random number" stored as the first special figure hold this time. The first special figure hold storage command stored in the output buffer in this way is transmitted to the sub-control board 220 in the next output process (S100). On the other hand, if the game ball does not enter the first starting port 24, or if the number of first special figure reservations has already reached four, the new first special figure reservation is not memorized and the first The special figure hold storage command is not sent either.

After performing the process related to the storage of the first special figure hold in this way, it is subsequently determined whether or not the game ball has entered the second starting port 25 based on the detection result of the second starting port sensor 25s. As a result, when the game ball enters the second starting port 25, it is determined whether or not the number of second special figure reservations has reached the upper limit of four. Then, if the number of the second special figure hold has not reached four, the "combined random number" and the jackpot symbol selection random number are acquired and these random numbers are stored as the second special figure hold. The second special figure hold is stored in the second special figure hold storage area reserved in the RAM 203 so that the stored order can be identified.

When the second special figure hold is stored in this way, the second special figure hold storage command indicating that the second special figure hold is stored is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. This second special figure hold storage command also includes information indicating the "combined random number" stored as the second special figure hold this time. The second special figure hold storage command stored in the output buffer in this way is transmitted to the sub-control board 220 in the next output process (S100). On the other hand, if the game ball does not enter the second starting port 25, or if the number of the second special figure hold has already reached four, the new second special figure hold is not memorized and the second special figure is held. The special figure hold storage command is not sent either.

In this specification, when it is not necessary to distinguish between the first special figure holding storage command and the second special figure holding storage command, these are collectively referred to as "special figure holding storage command".

<Normal operation processing>
The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 subsequently performs a normal operation process (S500). In this normal operation process (S500), a process of varyingly displaying a normal symbol or executing a game per normal symbol is performed. That is, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 first determines whether or not it is during a game per normal symbol, during a variable display of a normal symbol, or during a definite display of a normal symbol. As a result, if it is not during the game per normal symbol, the variable display of the normal symbol, or the final display of the normal symbol, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol hold is stored in the above-mentioned normal symbol hold storage area. .. As a result, when the normal figure hold is stored in the normal figure hold storage area, the first stored normal figure hold is read out from the stored normal figure hold. Then, the read normal figure hold, that is, the normal figure hit judgment is performed based on the normal figure hit judgment random number.

After the normal figure hit determination is performed, it is determined whether or not the result of the normal figure hit determination is a normal figure hit. As a result, when the result of the normal symbol hit determination is the normal symbol hit, the normal symbol hit symbol is stored as the symbol (stop symbol) to be stopped and displayed in the variation display of the normal symbol this time. That is, it is stored that the LED (see FIG. 4) on the left side of the normal figure display unit 56 is turned on as a result of the variation display of the normal symbol this time. On the other hand, when the result of the normal symbol hit determination is out of the ordinary symbol, the out-of-normal symbol is stored as the symbol (stop symbol) to be stopped and displayed in the variation display of the normal symbol this time. That is, it is stored that the LED (see FIG. 4) on the right side of the normal figure display unit 56 is turned on as a result of the variation display of the normal symbol this time.

In this way, if it is memorized that the left LED of the normal symbol display unit 56 is turned on or the right LED of the normal symbol display unit 56 is turned on as a result of the fluctuation display of the normal symbol this time, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is memorized. Is set to start the variable display of normal symbols. Then, the normal figure hold that is the target of the normal figure hit determination this time is deleted from the normal figure hold storage area.

The above has described the processing when the game is not per game, the normal symbol is displayed in a variable manner, or the normal symbol is displayed in a fixed manner. On the other hand, when the fluctuation display of the normal symbol is in progress, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation time of the normal symbol in the fluctuation display has elapsed. As a result, when it is determined that the fluctuation time has elapsed, the normal symbol being displayed in the fluctuation display is stopped and displayed in a stored manner in advance. That is, if the result of the normal figure hit determination is the normal figure hit, the LED on the left of the normal figure display unit 56 is turned on (the symbol per normal figure is stopped and displayed), and the result of the normal figure hit judgment is off. If it is, the LED on the right side of the normal figure display unit 56 is turned on (the off-design is stopped and displayed). When the normal symbol is stopped and displayed in this way, the confirmation display of the normal symbol is started, so the confirmation display time of the normal symbol is set.

The above has described the processing when the variable display of the normal symbol is in progress. On the other hand, when the confirmation display of the normal symbol is in progress, it is determined whether or not the confirmation display time has elapsed. As a result, when the confirmed display time has elapsed, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol that has been stopped and displayed (confirmed display) this time is a symbol per normal symbol (the LED on the left of the regular map display unit 56 is lit). As a result, if the stop-displayed normal symbol is a normal symbol, after setting the opening pattern (opening number, opening time, closing time, etc.) of the second starting port 25 in the game per normal symbol, the normal symbol is used. Start the game per figure.

The above has described the processing when the confirmation display of the normal symbol is in progress. On the other hand, when the game is being played per normal drawing, the opening / closing door 26 is operated by controlling the starting port solenoid 26m so that the second starting port 25 is in the open / closed state in the above-mentioned opening pattern. .. Then, when the control according to this opening pattern is completed, the game per normal figure is ended.

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

That is, the electric support state has a higher probability that the result of the normal figure hit judgment will be the normal figure hit (probability of hitting the normal figure) and the fluctuation time of the normal symbol (normal figure fluctuation time) is shorter than that of the non-electric support state. , The opening time of the second starting port 25 in the game per normal figure is set to be long. Therefore, in the electric support state, as compared with the non-electric support state, the second starting port 25 is frequently opened and the period in which the second starting port 25 is in the open state becomes longer, so that the game ball to the second starting port 25 is opened. The frequency of ball entry increases (high frequency state). For example, when the non-electric support state is set, the probability of hitting a normal figure is set to about 1/100 (about 1/100 of the random numbers per judgment that can be obtained as holding a normal figure). Random numbers are used per normal figure), the normal figure fluctuation time is set to 20 seconds, and the opening time of the second starting port 25 in the game per normal figure is set to 0.3 seconds (0.1 seconds x 3 times open). .. On the other hand, when the electric support state is set, the probability of hitting the normal figure is set to about 99/100 (about 100 minutes of the random numbers hit by the normal figure that can be acquired as holding the normal figure). (Random number of 99 is taken as per normal figure), the normal figure fluctuation time is set to 1 second, and the opening time of the second starting port 25 in the game per normal figure is set to 4.5 seconds (1.5 seconds x 3 times open). Set.

<Special operation processing>
The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 subsequently performs a special operation process (S600). In this special operation process (S600), a process of variablely displaying a special symbol (first special figure or second special figure) or executing a big hit game is performed. That is, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 is first in the big hit game, in the variable display of the special symbol (first special figure or second special figure), and in the final display of the special symbol (first special figure or second special figure). Judge whether or not it is one of the above. As a result, if it is neither during the jackpot game, during the variable display of the special symbol, or during the final display of the special symbol, it is determined whether or not the second special symbol hold is stored in the second special symbol hold storage area. .. As a result, when the second special figure hold is stored in the second special figure hold storage area, the second special figure hold (combined random number, which is stored first among the stored second special figure hold) is stored. Read the jackpot symbol selection random number). Then, the jackpot determination is performed based on the "combined random number" included in the read second special figure hold.

On the other hand, if the second special figure hold is not stored in the second special figure hold storage area, this time, it is determined whether or not the first special figure hold is stored in the first special figure hold storage area. to decide. As a result, when the first special figure hold is stored in the first special figure hold storage area, the first special figure hold (combined random number, which is stored first among the stored first special figure hold) is stored. Read the jackpot symbol selection random number). Then, the jackpot determination is performed based on the "combined random number" included in the read first special figure hold.

Here, as described above with reference to FIG. 6, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the gaming state related to the probability of being determined as a big hit in the big hit determination is "the probability of being determined as a big hit in the big hit determination is low (about). It is set to "a low probability state (with a probability of 1/100)" or "a high probability state (with a probability of 1/10) with a high probability of being judged as a big hit in the big hit determination". The setting of such a low-probability state or a high-probability state is realized as follows. That is, when the low probability state is set, a random number of about 1/100 of the "combined random numbers" that can be acquired as the first special figure hold or the second special figure hold is set as a big hit (set as a hit random number). ), When the high probability state is set, about 1/10 of the "combined random numbers" that can be acquired as the 1st special figure hold or the 2nd special figure hold is set as a big hit (set as a hit random number). To do).

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

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

After selecting the symbol to be stopped and displayed in this way, the fluctuation pattern of the special symbol is determined (selected). The fluctuation pattern is the time (variation time) from the start of the fluctuation display of the special symbol (first special figure or the second special figure) to the stop display. Here, as described above, in the conventional pachinko machine, the fluctuation pattern (variation time) is determined based on a "variation pattern selection random number" different from the random number used for the jackpot determination (big hit determination random number). It was. On the other hand, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the fluctuation pattern (fluctuation time) is determined based on the "combined random number" which is also used for the jackpot determination.

Specifically, in the process of selecting the fluctuation pattern (fluctuation time), the fluctuation pattern selection table is referred to. As shown in FIG. 9, the fluctuation pattern selection table is a table in which a fluctuation pattern (variation time) is stored in association with a “combined random number”. In the process of selecting the fluctuation pattern (fluctuation time), in such a fluctuation pattern selection table, the fluctuation pattern (variation time) corresponding to the "combined random number" read as the first special figure hold or the second special figure hold is displayed. Determined as a fluctuation pattern (fluctuation time). Therefore, the probability that each fluctuation pattern (variation time) is selected is determined by the ratio of the "combined random numbers" assigned to each fluctuation pattern (variation time) among the "combined random numbers" that can be acquired.

In this way, when the symbol to be stopped and displayed in the variation display of the special symbol this time is selected and the variation pattern (variation time) of the special symbol this time is selected, the variation display of the special symbol is started. Then, the fluctuation start command indicating that the fluctuation display of the special symbol has started is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. This fluctuation start command also includes information indicating the "combined random number" used for the fluctuation display of the special symbol started this time (this big hit judgment, determination of the fluctuation pattern (variation time)). The fluctuation start command stored in the output buffer in this way is transmitted to the sub-control board 220 in the next output process (S100). Further, the first special figure hold or the second special figure hold, which is the target of the jackpot determination this time, is deleted from the first special figure hold storage area or the second special figure hold storage area.

As described above, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the timing at which the "combined random number" is stored (the timing at which the special figure hold is stored) and the timing at which the variable display of the special symbol based on the "combined random number" is started. Information indicating the "combined random number" is transmitted to the sub-control board 220 at both timings (timing at which the jackpot determination is performed) (the special figure hold storage command and the fluctuation start command are transmitted). Therefore, as a matter of course, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 has the timing when the "combined random number" is stored (the timing when the special figure hold is stored) and the timing when the variation display of the special symbol based on the "combined random number" is started. It is possible to detect (recognize) the "combined random number" at both timings (the timing when the jackpot determination is performed).

The above has described the processing when neither of the big hit game, the variable display of the special symbol (1st special symbol or the 2nd special symbol), or the final display of the special symbol is displayed. On the other hand, when the variation display of the special symbol is in progress, it is determined whether or not the variation time of the special symbol in the variation display has elapsed. As a result, when it is determined that the fluctuation time has elapsed, the special symbol being displayed in the fluctuation is stopped and displayed at the symbol stored in the stop symbol storage area in advance (the confirmation display is started). When the special symbol is stopped and displayed in this way, the final display of the special symbol is started, so the final display time of the special symbol is set. Then, a variable stop command indicating that the special symbol has been stopped and displayed is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. The fluctuation stop command stored in the output buffer in this way is transmitted to the sub-control board 220 in the next output process (S100).

Then, when the confirmation display of the special symbol is in progress, it is determined whether or not the confirmation display time has elapsed. As a result, when the confirmed display time has elapsed, it is determined whether or not the special symbol displayed (confirmed display) this time is a jackpot symbol. As a result, if the special symbol that is stopped and displayed is an out-of-order symbol, it is determined whether or not the high probability state is set, and if the high probability state is set, the high probability number is subtracted once. To do. As a result, when the high probability number becomes 0, the low probability state is set instead of the high probability state. It is also determined whether or not the electric support state is set, and if the electric support state is set, the number of electric support is subtracted once. As a result, when the number of times of electric support becomes 0, the non-electric support state is set instead of the electric support state. When the game state is set in this way, the game state specification command indicating the set game state is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. The game state designation command stored in the output buffer in this way is transmitted to the sub-control board 220 in the next output process (S100).

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

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

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

The first special figure hold (combined random number) and the second special figure hold (combined random number) can also be regarded as "acquired random numbers", and the first special figure hold (combined random number) and the second special figure hold (combined random number) can be regarded. ) Is acquired, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 can also be regarded as a “random number acquisition means”. Further, the special symbol can be regarded as "identification information", and the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 that executes the identification information variation which is a variation display of the special symbol (identification information) can be regarded as "identification information variation means". , The jackpot symbol can also be regarded as a "specific mode". In addition, the big winning opening 28 can be regarded as a "variable entry opening", the big hit game can be regarded as a "specific game", and when the special symbol is stopped and displayed as the big hit symbol (when a predetermined grant condition is satisfied). The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 that executes the jackpot game can also be regarded as a "specific game execution means". Further, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 that executes the "big hit game" as a privilege can be regarded as a "privilege granting means". Further, the "electric support state" and the "high probability state" can be regarded as the "advantageous state", and the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 capable of setting the "electric support state" and the "high probability state" as the game state is It can also be regarded as an "advantageous state setting means".

D. Production control processing:
FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing a rough flow of the effect control process performed by the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 as the control related to the effect. The effect control process is performed by the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 based on a timer interrupt generated at predetermined intervals (for example, every 10 ms). Hereinafter, the effect control process performed by the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 will be described with reference to the flowchart. In the following description, the description of well-known processes such as the initialization process of the CPU 221, the interrupt prohibition process, and the interrupt enable process is omitted.

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

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

As described above, the sub control board 220 executes various effects in cooperation with the image / sound control board 230, the lamp control board 226, and the like. However, for convenience of explanation in the present specification, the sub control board 220 controls the image / sound. Executing various effects in cooperation with the board 230, the lamp control board 226, and the like is also simply expressed as "the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 executes various effects".

FIG. 11 shows the processing performed by the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 in response to the command received from the main control board 200. As shown in FIG. 11, when the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 receives the fluctuation start command, it starts "decorative symbol fluctuation" in accordance with the fluctuation display of the special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol). When the fluctuation stop command is received, the "decorative symbol fluctuation" ends. As will be described in detail later, in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, the fluctuation start command includes information indicating a "combined random number", and the "decorative symbol variation" uses the "combined random number". Will be done.

Further, as shown in FIG. 11, when the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 receives the jackpot game start command, the jackpot game effect indicating that the jackpot game is in progress is started. For example, at the timing when the big hit game is started, a fanfare effect indicating the start of the big hit game is executed, and a moving image (so-called movie) indicating that the big hit game is in progress is started. In addition, a production that suggests the number of round games of the started big hit game (any of 4 round big hit game, 6 round big hit game, 7 round big hit game, 16 round big hit game) and is set after the started big hit game is completed. An effect that suggests the game state, the number of times of high accuracy (6 times), and the number of times of electric support (any of 25 times, 50 times, and 100 times) is executed.

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

Further, when the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 receives the game state designation command, the CPU 221 starts the effect corresponding to the set game state. For example, the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c and their background images are displayed in a mode (color, shape, etc.) corresponding to the game state, or when a high probability state is set, the remaining high probability number is displayed. The effect to be performed is started, and when the electric support state is set, the effect of displaying the remaining number of electric support is started.

E. Display of "image for this" and "pending image":
As described above with reference to FIG. 7, the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment displays the “image for this purpose” and the “holding image”. Here, the display of these images will be described in more detail.

E-1. Image for this:
First, the "image for this purpose" will be described. As shown in FIG. 12A, the "image for this purpose" is a circular image (for example, an image having a shape imitating a ball), and the "decorative symbol variation" is being executed (the variation of the special symbol is being displayed). ). The lower left display area of the display area of the display screen of the effect display device 41 is set as the "image display area for the subject", and the "image for the subject" is displayed in the "image display area for the subject". To. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 12A, the "area-defined image R1" is displayed at the lower left of the display screen, and the display area inside the "area-defined image R1" (or the "image for this purpose"). Is displayed, the display area where the "image for the subject" and the "area-defined image R1" overlap) is set (defined) as the "image display area for the subject".

The “corresponding image” is an image indicating that the “decorative symbol variation” is being executed (during the variation display of the special symbol). Therefore, while the "decorative symbol variation" is being executed (during the variation display of the special symbol), as shown in FIG. 12 (a), the "image" is displayed in the "image display area", but the "image" is displayed. If the "decorative symbol variation" is not being executed (the special symbol variation is being displayed), the "image for this purpose" is not displayed as shown in FIG. 12 (b). Therefore, it is possible to make the player recognize whether or not the "decorative symbol variation" is being executed (the special symbol is being variablely displayed) depending on whether or not the "image for that purpose" is displayed. ..

The "image for this purpose" is displayed by the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220. Therefore, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 can be regarded as the "image display means for the subject".

E-2. Pending image:
Next, the "holding image" will be described. As shown in FIG. 12, the “holding image” is also a circular image (for example, an image having a shape imitating a ball) like the “use image”. However, as the "holding image", an image smaller than the "relevant image" is displayed.

The "reserved image" is an image indicating that the start of "decorative symbol variation (variation display of special symbol)" is suspended (special symbol reservation is stored). Specifically, the same number of "pending images" as the "decorative symbol variation (variation display of special symbol)" whose start is suspended are displayed. Therefore, by displaying the "held image", the player is notified of the number of "decorative symbol fluctuations (variation display of special symbols)" (the number of stored special symbol reservations) whose start is suspended. Can be recognized.

In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, as described above, during the setting of the non-electric support state, the frequency of entering the game ball into the second starting port 25 (frequency at which the second special figure hold is stored) is higher than the frequency. The frequency of entering the game ball into the first starting port 24 (frequency at which the first special figure hold is stored) is high, and the frequency of entering the game ball into the first starting port 24 (No. 1) while the electric support state is set. The frequency of entering the game ball into the second starting port 25 (frequency of storing the second special figure hold) is higher than the frequency of storing the 1 special figure hold). Correspondingly, the start of "decorative symbol variation based on the first special figure hold (variation display of the first special figure)" is suspended for the "hold image" displayed during the non-electric support state. This indicates that (the 1st special figure hold is stored), and the "hold image" displayed during the electric support state is "decorative pattern change based on the 2nd special figure hold (of the 2nd special figure). It indicates that the start of "variation display)" is suspended (the second special figure reservation is stored).

Therefore, during the non-electric support state, the same number of "decorative symbol fluctuations based on the first special figure hold (variation display of the first special figure)" (the same number as the number of the first special figure hold) that the start is suspended is ". "Holded image" is displayed, and during the electric support state, the same number as "Decorative symbol fluctuation based on the second special figure hold (variation display of the second special figure)" (with the second special figure hold number) Display the same number of "pending images".

Of the display area of the display screen of the effect display device 41, the area to the right of the "image display area for the subject" is set as the "hold image display area", and the "hold image" is the "hold image display area". Is displayed. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 12, the "area-defined image R2" is displayed on the right side of the "area-defined image R1", and the display area inside the "area-defined image R2" (or the "holding image"). Is displayed, the display area where the “hold image” and the “area-defined image R2” overlap) is set (defined) as the “hold image display area”.

In the example shown in FIG. 12A, four "reserved images" are displayed, thereby starting "decorative symbol variation based on the first special figure reservation (variation display of the first special figure)". , Or, the start of "decorative symbol change based on the second special figure hold (variation display of the second special figure)" is held for four times (four first special figure hold or second special figure hold are stored). Is shown). Further, in the example shown in FIG. 12B, three "reserved images" are displayed, thereby starting "decorative symbol variation based on the first special figure reservation (variation display of the first special figure)". , Or, the start of "decorative symbol change based on the second special figure hold (variation display of the second special figure)" is held for three times (three first special figure hold or second special figure hold are stored). Is shown).

Here, since the "hold image" is displayed by the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220, naturally, the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 is the storage status of the special figure hold, in other words, the first on the main control board 200 side. The first special figure hold is stored in the special figure hold storage area (the start of the decorative symbol change based on the first special figure hold is held), and the second special figure on the main control board 200 side. It is necessary to recognize that the second special figure hold is stored in the hold storage area (the start of the decorative symbol change based on the second special figure hold is held). Therefore, the RAM 223 of the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 is provided with a "storage status reflection area" in which the storage status of the special figure reservation (holding status of the start of the decorative symbol variation) is reflected (stored).

FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram conceptually showing the “memory status reflection area”. As described above, when the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 stores the special figure hold (first special figure hold or second special figure hold), the special figure hold storage command (first special figure hold storage command or second special figure hold) (Figure Hold storage command) is transmitted to the sub-control board 220.

When the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 receives the special figure hold storage command, it detects (extracts) a "combined random number" from the special figure hold storage command. That is, as described above, the special figure hold storage command is a command transmitted from the main control board 200 to the sub control board 220 when the special figure hold is stored. At this time, the information indicating the "combined random number" stored as the special figure hold is included. Therefore, when the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 receives the special figure hold storage command, it detects (extracts) a "combined random number" from the special figure hold storage command, and uses the detected "combined random number" as a "storage status reflection area". Remember in.

As shown in FIG. 13, the "storage status reflection area" is divided into an area for holding the first special figure and an area for holding the second special figure, and when the first special figure hold is stored ( (When the first special figure hold storage command is received), the "combined random number" stored as the first special figure hold is stored in the area for the first special figure hold, and the second special figure hold is stored. In the case (when the second special figure hold storage command is received), the "combined random number" stored as the second special figure hold is stored in the area for the second special figure hold.

At this time, in the area for holding the first special figure, the order in which the first special figure hold is stored (the order in which the first special figure hold storage command is received) can be identified (the first area in the figure). → 2nd area → 3rd area → 4th area), “combined random numbers” are stored. Further, in the area for holding the second special figure, the order in which the second special figure hold is stored (the order in which the second special figure hold storage command is received) can be identified (the first area in the figure → The "combined random number" is stored in the order of the second area → the third area → the fourth area).

On the main control board 200 side, when the variation display of the special symbol (decorative symbol variation) is started, the special symbol hold that triggered the variation display is deleted. Specifically, when the variation display (decorative symbol variation) based on the first special symbol hold is started (when the hold of the start of the decorative symbol change based on the first special symbol hold is canceled), the first special figure is concerned. When the hold (the first stored first special figure hold among the stored first special figure hold) is deleted and the variation display (decorative symbol change) based on the second special figure hold is started (the first). 2 When the hold for the start of the decorative symbol change based on the special figure hold is canceled), the second special figure hold (the second special figure hold that is stored first among the stored second special figure hold) ) Is deleted.

Therefore, on the sub-control board 220 side, the above-mentioned contents (erasing the first special figure hold, erasing the second special figure hold) are reflected in the "storage status reflection area". That is, when the variation display (decorative symbol variation) based on the first special figure reservation is started, the earliest (first area) of the "combined random numbers" stored in the first special figure reservation area Erase the stored "combined random number". At this time, the remaining "combined random numbers" ("combined random numbers" that have not been erased yet) in the area for holding the first special figure are moved (shifted) one by one to the first area side. In addition, when the variation display (decorative symbol variation) based on the second special figure reservation is started, the earliest (first area) of the "combined random numbers" stored in the second special figure reservation area is set. Erase the stored "combined random number". At this time, the remaining "combined random numbers" ("combined random numbers" that have not been erased yet) in the area for holding the second special figure are moved (shifted) one by one to the first area side.

Since the sub-control board 220 side stores and erases the "combined random number" in the above manner, the first special figure stored in the first special figure holding area of the "storage status reflection area" is stored. The "combined random numbers" corresponding to the figure hold are stored in the order in which the first special figure hold is digested (erased) (the order in which the variation display of the first special figure is performed). Further, as a matter of course, the same number of "combined random numbers" as the stored first special figure reservation will be stored in the first special figure reservation area of the "memory status reflection area". In FIG. 13, two "combined random numbers" are stored in the first special figure reservation area of the "memory status reflection area" (two first special figure reservations are stored). Is illustrated.

On the other hand, in the area for holding the second special figure in the "memory status reflection area", the "combined random number" corresponding to the stored second special figure hold is consumed (erased) by the second special figure hold. ) Will be stored in the order (the order in which the variation display of the second special figure is performed). Further, as a matter of course, the same number of "combined random numbers" as the stored second special figure reservation will be stored in the second special figure reservation area of the "memory status reflection area". In addition, in FIG. 13, a state in which the “combined random number” is not stored in the area for holding the second special figure in the “memory status reflection area” (a state in which the second special figure hold is not stored) is illustrated. There is.

The CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 refers to the contents of the above-mentioned "storage status reflection area" when displaying the "hold image" in the "hold image display area". Specifically, during the setting of the non-electric support state, as shown in FIG. 14 (a), the "combined random number" (first special) stored in the first special figure holding area of the "storage status reflection area". Display the "hold image" corresponding to the figure hold). At this time, the "hold image" is displayed at a position corresponding to each area (1st to 4th areas) of the area for holding the first special figure.

That is, the "hold image" corresponding to the "combined random number" (first special figure hold) stored in the first area of the first special figure hold area is the leftmost of the "hold image display area". The "holding image" displayed at the position of and corresponding to the "combined random number" (first special figure hold) stored in the second area is displayed at the second position from the left of the "holding image display area". The "holding image" corresponding to the "combined random number" (first special figure hold) stored in the third area is displayed at the third position from the left of the "hold image display area" and is the fourth. The "holding image" corresponding to the "combined random number" (first special figure hold) stored in the area of is displayed at the fourth (rightmost) position from the left of the "hold image display area". In addition, in FIG. 14A, since two "combined random numbers" (first special figure hold) are stored (in the first area and the second area), the "hold image display area" An example shows that "holding images" (two in total) are displayed at the leftmost position and the second position from the left.

In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the "holding image" corresponding to the first special figure hold is displayed in the above manner, so that the "hold image" corresponding to the first special figure hold is the first. With the digestion of the first special figure hold stored before the special figure hold, the image is displayed (shifted) by moving to the left in the "hold image display area", and with the digestion of the first special figure hold. Is erased (displayed as the relevant image in the relevant image display area).

On the other hand, during the setting of the electric support state, as shown in FIG. 14 (b), the "combined random number" (second special figure hold) stored in the second special figure hold area of the "memory status reflection area". ) Corresponds to the "pending image". At this time, the "hold image" is displayed at a position corresponding to each area (1st to 4th areas) of the area for holding the second special figure.

That is, the "holding image" corresponding to the "combined random number" (second special figure holding) stored in the first area of the second special figure holding area is the leftmost of the "holding image display area". The "holding image" displayed at the position of and corresponding to the "combined random number" (second special figure hold) stored in the second area is displayed at the second position from the left of the "holding image display area". The "holding image" corresponding to the "combined random number" (second special figure hold) stored in the third area is displayed at the third position from the left of the "hold image display area" and is the fourth. The "holding image" corresponding to the "combined random number" (second special figure hold) stored in the area is displayed at the fourth (rightmost) position from the left of the "hold image display area". In addition, in FIG. 14B, since four "combined random numbers" (holding the second special figure) are stored (in the 1st to 4th areas), the leftmost of the "holding image display area" is stored. An example shows that "holding images" (4 in total) are displayed at the position, the second position from the left, the third position, and the fourth position.

In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the "holding image" corresponding to the second special figure hold is displayed in the above manner, so that the "hold image" corresponding to the second special figure hold is the second. With the digestion of the second special figure hold stored prior to the special figure hold, the image is displayed (shifted) by moving to the left in the "hold image display area", and with the digestion of the second special figure hold. Is erased (displayed as the relevant image in the relevant image display area).

In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the "holding image" is displayed in the above manner. Therefore, during the setting of the non-electric support state, the holding of the first special figure is stored and the first special figure is held. It is possible to make the player recognize the number of reserved figures (the number of stored figures of the first special figure). In other words, the start of "decorative symbol variation based on the 1st special figure hold (variation display of the 1st special figure)" is suspended, and the start of the "decorative symbol based on the 1st special figure hold" is suspended. It is possible to make the player recognize the number of "variations (variation display of the first special figure)".

On the other hand, during the setting of the electric support state, the player is made to recognize that the second special figure hold is stored and the number of the second special figure hold memory (the number of the second special figure hold memory). be able to. In other words, the start of "decorative symbol variation based on the second special figure hold (variation display of the second special figure)" is suspended, and the start is suspended "decorative symbol based on the second special figure hold". It is possible to make the player recognize the number of "variations (variation display of the second special figure)".

The "held image" is displayed by the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220. Therefore, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 can be regarded as a “holding image display means”.

F. Use of "combined random numbers":
As described above, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, both the "big hit determination" and the "determination of the fluctuation time (variation pattern) of the special symbol" are performed based on the "combined random number" which is the same random number. That is, the "big hit judgment" is also performed based on the "combined random number", and the "determination of the fluctuation time (variation pattern) of the special symbol" is also performed based on the "combined random number". This will be described in more detail below.

F-1. Jackpot judgment:
FIG. 15 shows a random number (value) that can be acquired as a “combined random number (special figure hold)”. In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, any random number (value) from 65536 random number groups (value range) of 0 to 65535 can be acquired as a "combined random number (special figure hold)".

That is, as shown in FIG. 15 (a), in the "low probability state", 656 (about 1/100) of 560,000 to 30655 out of the random number group (value range) of 0 to 65535. The value is set as a "hit random number (hit value)", and the other values are set as a "outlier random number (outlier)". Further, as shown in FIG. 15B, in the “high probability state”, 6554 (1/10) values of 30,000 to 36553 out of the random number group (value range) of 0 to 65535. Is set as a "hit random number (hit value)", and other values are set as a "outlier random number (outlier)".

When starting the variable display of the special symbol, a "big hit judgment" is performed. In this "big hit judgment", if the second special figure hold is stored, it is stored first as the second special figure hold. It is determined whether the "combined random number" is a hit random number or a missed random number. Further, when the second special figure hold is not stored, it is determined whether the "combined random number" stored first as the first special figure hold is a hit random number or a missed random number. Then, if the "combined random number" is a hit random number, it is determined to be a big hit, and a variable display is performed in which the special symbol is stopped and displayed at the big hit symbol. If the "combined random number" is a missed random number, it is determined to be a miss. The special symbol is removed and a variable display is performed in which the symbol is stopped and displayed.

As a matter of course, the random number (value) set as the winning random number is in the "high probability state" because it is more often in the "high probability state" than in the "low probability state". The case is judged to be a big hit with a higher probability.

F-2. Determining the fluctuation time (fluctuation pattern) of the special symbol:
In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, as described above, the "big hit determination" is performed based on the "combined random number", and the "determination of the fluctuation time (variation pattern) of the special symbol" is also based on the "combined random number". Will be done.

That is, when starting the variable display of the special symbol, the "big hit judgment" based on the "combined random number" is performed as described above, and at this time, the "double-purpose random number (the same random number as the random number used for the big hit judgment" is performed. ) ”,“ Determining the fluctuation time (variation pattern) of the special symbol ”is also performed. More specifically, as described above with reference to FIG. 9, the fluctuation time (variation pattern) is determined with reference to the fluctuation pattern selection table in which the fluctuation time (variation pattern) is stored in association with the “combined random number”.

FIG. 16 is an explanatory diagram showing a fluctuation time (fluctuation pattern) in the “low probability state”. As shown in FIG. 16, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the acquired "combined random number" is a hit random number (when it is determined to be a big hit by the big hit determination), that is, the special symbol is stopped and displayed at the big hit symbol. If so, the fluctuation time (fluctuation pattern) is determined to be a predetermined time (for example, 32 seconds, 33 seconds, etc.) of 30 seconds or more.

On the other hand, when the acquired "combined random number" is a random number, the fluctuation time (variation pattern) depends on whether the value (position) of the random number is close to the value (position) of the hit random number. Is determined. Specifically, as shown by hatching in FIG. 16, the acquired "combined random number (outlier random number)" is a value excluding 3000 to 30655, which is a hit random number, out of 29000 to 33000, that is, 29000 to 29999 and 30656 to 33000. In some cases, the fluctuation time (fluctuation pattern) is determined to be a predetermined time of 30 seconds or more (the fluctuation time similar to the case of a random number per hit). On the other hand, when the acquired "combined random number (outlier random number)" is a value other than the above, that is, 0 to 28999, 33001 to 65535, the fluctuation time is 20 seconds or less for a predetermined time (for example, 11 seconds, 12 seconds). Etc.).

It should be noted that the fluctuation time (fluctuation pattern) is determined as described above, as a matter of course, in the fluctuation pattern selection table (see FIG. 9), the fluctuation time (variation pattern) described above is associated with the "combined random number" in the above range. This is because a predetermined time of 20 seconds or less and a predetermined time of 30 seconds or more are stored.

F-3. Contents of decorative pattern fluctuation:
As described above, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the timing when the "combined random number (special figure hold)" is stored (the timing when the special figure hold storage command is transmitted) and the jackpot determination based on the "combined random number", The information indicating the "combined random number" is mainly controlled at both the timing when the fluctuation time (variation pattern) is determined and the fluctuation display of the special symbol is started (the timing when the fluctuation start command is transmitted). It is transmitted from the board 200 toward the sub-control board 220. Therefore, as a matter of course, the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 determines the timing at which the "combined random number (special figure hold)" is stored (the timing at which the special figure hold storage command is transmitted) and the jackpot determination based on the "combined random number". The "combined random number" is detected (recognized) at both the timing when the fluctuation time (fluctuation pattern) is determined and the fluctuation display of the special symbol is started (the timing when the fluctuation start command is transmitted). It becomes possible.

Then, in the ROM 222 of the sub-control board 220, the same information as the above-mentioned information is stored with reference to FIG. 15 in order to enable the detection of the result of the jackpot determination based on the “combined random number”. Specifically, information indicating the value of the winning random number and the value of the missing random number in the "combined random number" that can be acquired is stored. Therefore, when the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 receives the information indicating the "combined random number" (special figure hold storage command, fluctuation start command) from the main control board 200, the fluctuation display of the special symbol based on the "combined random number" is displayed. It is possible to determine whether the jackpot symbol is stopped or displayed (the result of the jackpot determination). For example, when "29999" is detected (received) as a "combined random number" in the "low probability state", the out-of-order symbol is stopped and displayed in the variable display of the special symbol based on the "combined random number" (big hit judgment). When "30000" is detected (received) as the "combined random number", the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed by the variable display of the special symbol based on the "combined random number". It is possible to detect that the hit (the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot).

Further, the ROM 222 of the sub-control board 220 stores the same information as the above-mentioned fluctuation pattern selection table with reference to FIG. 9 in order to enable detection of the fluctuation pattern (variation time) based on the “combined random number”. There is. Specifically, the fluctuation pattern (variation time) is stored in association with the "combined random number". Therefore, when the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 receives the information indicating the "combined random number" (special figure hold storage command, fluctuation start command) from the main control board 200, the fluctuation display of the special symbol based on the "combined random number" is displayed. It is possible to detect (recognize) the fluctuation time (fluctuation pattern). For example, in the "low probability state", when "28999" is received (detected) as the "combined random number", the fluctuation time (variation pattern) of the fluctuation display of the special symbol based on the "combined random number" is "20 seconds or less". It is possible to detect that it is "a predetermined time", and when "29000" is received (detected) as a "combined random number", the fluctuation time (variation pattern) of the fluctuation display of the special symbol based on the "combined random number" is received. ) Is "a predetermined time of 30 seconds or more".

FIG. 17 shows a flowchart of the decorative symbol variation process for executing the “decorative symbol variation”. This decorative symbol variation process is executed as a timer interrupt process (for example, every 10 ms) by the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220. When the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 starts the decorative symbol variation processing, it first determines whether or not the variation start command has been received (S1000). The variation start command is a command transmitted from the main control board 200 when the variation display of the special symbol is started, and in the determination process of S1000, it is determined whether or not this command has been received.

Then, when the fluctuation start command is received (S1000: yes), the "combined random number" is detected from this fluctuation start command (S1002). That is, since the fluctuation start command includes information indicating the "combined random number" used for the jackpot judgment of the fluctuation display of the special symbol started this time and the determination of the fluctuation time (variation pattern), this " "Combined random number" is detected.

Then, based on the detected "combined random number", the result of the jackpot determination of the fluctuation display of the special symbol started this time and the fluctuation time (variation pattern) are detected (S1004). In this way, when the result of the jackpot determination of the variation display of the special symbol started this time and the variation time (fluctuation pattern) are detected, "decorative symbol variation (decorative symbol 41a, 41b, 41c) is detected based on these detection results. Fluctuation display) ”is started (S1006). That is, if the result of the jackpot determination of the variable display of the special symbol started this time is a jackpot (if the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed), the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c are variablely displayed for the detected variable time. After that, the "decorative pattern fluctuation" that stops and displays doublet is started. In addition, if the result of the jackpot judgment of the variation display of the special symbol started this time is incorrect (if the missed symbol is stopped and displayed), the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c are variablely displayed for the detected variation time. After that, the "decorative pattern fluctuation" that stops and displays the loose eyes is started.

When the "decorative symbol variation" is started in this way, it is subsequently determined whether or not the current gaming state is the "low probability state" (S1008). In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, in the "low probability state", the "specific effect" described later may be executed (as a part of the decorative symbol variation) during the execution of the "decorative symbol variation". Therefore, in the determination process of S1008, it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is the "low probability state" in preparation for executing this "specific effect".

As a result, when the current gaming state is the "low probability state" (S1008: yes), the "combined random number" detected (received) this time, that is, the jackpot judgment and fluctuation of the fluctuation display of the special symbol started this time It is determined whether or not the "combined random number" used for determining the time (fluctuation pattern) is a "outlier random number close to the hit random number" (S1010). That is, it is determined whether or not the value is (29000 to 29999, 30656 to 33000) excluding the random number 3000 to 30655 out of the 29000 to 33000 shown by hatching in FIG. As a result, if the "combined random number" detected this time is a "outlier random number close to the hit random number" (S1010: yes), during the execution of the "decorative symbol variation" started this time (as part of the decorative symbol variation). The "specific effect" is executed (S1012). That is, as shown in FIG. 18A, the "specific effect" is executed (as a part of the decorative symbol variation) during the execution of the "decorative symbol variation" based on the "outlier random number close to the hit random number".

As the "specific effect", an effect suggesting that "a random number that is close to a hit random number" has been acquired is executed. For example, the fact that "a random number that is close to the winning random number" is acquired means that the winning random number may have been acquired if the acquisition timing of the "combined random number" (the value of the "combined random number" to be acquired) is slightly different. Therefore, the effect of displaying the image with the characters "Sorry!" On the display screen of the effect display device 41 is executed. Further, as the "specific effect", an effect of displaying an image showing a specific character on the effect display device 41 may be executed. When such a "specific effect" is to be executed, a winning random number is acquired for the player if the acquisition timing of the "combined random number" (the value of the acquired "combined random number") is slightly different. It is possible to make people aware of this and enhance the interest in the game.

Further, not only when the "outlier random number close to the hit random number" is acquired, but also when the hit random number is acquired as shown in FIG. 18 (b), a "specific effect (for example, an image showing a specific character" is obtained. The effect of displaying) ”may be executed. In this way, when the "specific effect" is performed, the winning random number is acquired for the player, or the acquisition timing of the "combined random number" (the value of the acquired "combined random number") is slightly different. If so, it is possible to recognize that the winning random number has been acquired, and it is possible to enhance the game interest.

Further, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, as described above with reference to FIG. 16, the fluctuation time (variation pattern) is obtained regardless of whether the hit random number is acquired or the “outlier random number close to the hit random number” is acquired. ) Is determined at a predetermined time of 30 seconds or more. Therefore, even when the fluctuation time of the special symbol (decorative symbol 41a, 41b, 41c) becomes 30 seconds or more, the winning random number is acquired for the player, or the acquisition timing of the "combined random number" ( If the value of the "combined random number" to be acquired is slightly different, it is possible to recognize that the winning random number has been acquired, and it is possible to enhance the game interest.

Further, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the jackpot determination based on the "combined random number" and the determination of the fluctuation time (fluctuation pattern) are performed, and the timing (variation start command) at which the variation display of the special symbol is started is transmitted. Not only at the timing) but also at the timing when the "combined random number (special figure hold)" is stored (the timing when the special figure hold storage command is transmitted), the information indicating the "combined random number" is sub-controlled from the main control board 200. It is transmitted toward the substrate 220. For this reason, even if a problem occurs at the timing when the variation display of the special symbol is started (the timing when the variation start command is transmitted) and the information of the "combined random number" cannot be detected (received), the "combined random number (special figure)" It is possible to perform "decorative symbol variation" based on the "combined random number" detected (received) at the timing when "hold)" is stored (the timing when the special figure hold storage command is transmitted). As a result, it is possible to increase the certainty of "decorative pattern variation".

Here, in the conventional pachinko machine, the random number for giving the privilege to the player is a random number only for determining whether or not to give the privilege. As a result, if the acquired "combined random number" is an out-of-order random number, it is only determined that the privilege is not given, and the acquired random number is not used for other functions. In this regard, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the acquired "combined random number" is a deviated random number, an effect corresponding to the deviated random number is executed. That is, when the acquired "combined random number" is a deviated random number, the effect is selected using the deviated random number (determines the execution of the specific effect). In this way, even if the acquired "combined random number" is a random number, it is possible to realize a novel game property in which the player pays attention to the value of the random number, and it is possible to enhance the game interest.

The range of values that can be acquired as a "combined random number" can be regarded as a "random number group", and a "outlier random number close to a hit random number" can be regarded as a "specific random number". Further, the "outlier random number close to the hit random number" can be considered to exist within a predetermined range (29000 to 33000) including the hit random number in the random number group (0 to 655535). Further, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 can be regarded as an "effect execution means".

G. Modification example:
Next, a modified example will be described.
G-1. Modification 1:
In the first modification, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, the acquired "combined random number" value is suggested to the player. For example, a predetermined lottery is executed at the timing of ending the "decorative symbol variation" (the timing of stopping and displaying the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c, or the confirmation display of the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c). If the lottery is won, an image showing the value of the acquired "combined random number" may be displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 41.

In this way, if the acquired "combined random number" is a random number, the player can be made to recognize the acquired random number. As a result, even if the acquired "combined random number" is a random number, it is possible to realize a novel game property in which the player pays attention to the value of the random number, and it is possible to enhance the game interest.

Further, in this case, the value of the acquired "combined random number (outlier random number)" may be displayed during the definite display of the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c. By doing so, when the player confirms the stop display (confirmed display) mode of the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c, the acquired "combined random number (outlier random number)" is displayed. (Random number) ”can be easily recognized by the player, and the feasibility of the above-mentioned game playability can be enhanced.

Further, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, the value of the "combined random number (outlier random number)" stored as the special figure hold may be attached (overlaid) to the "hold image" and displayed. For example, a predetermined lottery is executed at the timing when the special figure hold is stored. Then, when this lottery is won, as shown in FIG. 19, the "combined random number (outlier random number)" is attached (overlapped) to the "held image" corresponding to the stored "combined random number (outlier random number)". ) ”Will be displayed. In the example shown in FIG. 19, since "29001" is stored as the "combined random number (outlier random number)" in the first area of the storage status reflection area, the "combined random number (outlier random number)" corresponds to the "combined random number". The value of "29001" is displayed with (overlapping) the "pending image". In addition, since "30656" is stored as a "combined random number (outlier random number)" in the second area of the storage status reflection area, it is attached to the "pending image" corresponding to the "combined random number (outlier random number)". Then (overlapping), the value of "30656" is displayed.

With such a configuration, even if the "combined random number" stored as a special figure hold is a random number, the player can pay attention to the value of the random number, which is a novel game property. It is possible to enhance the entertainment of the game.

In addition, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, an effect suggesting the positional relationship between the "acquired" combined random number (outlier random number) "and the hit random number in the range (random number group) of the" combined random number "that can be acquired is executed. May be good. For example, a predetermined lottery is executed at the timing of ending the "decorative symbol variation" (the timing of stopping and displaying the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c, or the confirmation display of the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c). Then, when the lottery is won, as shown in FIG. 20, an image showing the range (random number group) of the "combined random numbers" that can be acquired is displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 41. Further, on top of this image, an image showing the position of the hit random number and an image showing the acquired "combined random number (outlier random number)" are displayed.

In this way, even if the acquired "combined random number" is a random number, the player is made to judge whether or not the acquired "combined random number" is a random number close to the hit random number, and by extension, the jackpot judgment. It is possible to realize the playability of letting the player judge whether or not it is a little before it is judged as a big hit, and it is possible to enhance the game interest.

It should be noted that the effect of suggesting the value of the acquired "combined random number" as in the first modification may be executed only when the acquired "combined random number" is a "outlier random number close to the hit random number". However, it may be feasible only when the acquired "combined random number" is an outlier random number, or it may be feasible even when the acquired "combined random number" is a hit random number.

G-2. Modification 2:
G2-1. Performance setting function:
Here, the pachinko machine 1 of the above-described embodiment may have a "performance setting function (so-called setting change function)" for setting the performance of the pachinko machine 1 based on a setting operation by a staff member of the game hall. Good. In the following, first, this "performance setting function" will be described.

In the pachinko machine 1 of the modification 2, six types of performances 1 to 6 are stored in advance as the performance of the pachinko machine 1. Then, when the setting operation is performed by the staff of the game hall, one performance is set from the six types of performance, and the game proceeds based on the set performance.

More specifically, as shown in FIG. 21, the pachinko machine 1 of the modified example 2 stores in advance six types of performances 1 to 6 as the performance of the pachinko machine 1. Of these, as performance 1, "big hit probability when a low probability state is set (also referred to as" low probability time probability "in this specification)" is about 1/160 probability, and "high". It is stored that the jackpot probability when the probability state is set (also referred to as “high probability at high probability” in the present specification) ”is about 1/50. Further, as the performance 2, it is memorized that the "low probability" is about 1/155 and the "high probability" is about 1/47, and the performance 3 is "low probability". It is memorized that the "probability" is about 1/150 and the "high probability" is about 1/44, and as the performance 4, the "low probability" is about 1/145. It is memorized that the "high probability time probability" is about 1/41, and as the performance 5, the "low probability time probability" is about 1/130 and the "high probability time probability" is about 38 minutes. It is memorized that it is 1, and as the performance 6, the "low probability time probability" is about 1/120 and the "high probability time probability" is about 1/35.

As a matter of course, such "low probability" and "high probability" are realized by appropriately setting a range (value) to be a hit random number among the "combined random numbers" that can be acquired.

When the setting operation is performed by the staff of the game hall, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 shifts any of the performances 1 to 6 (performance corresponding to the setting operation) to the "setting performance storage area" of the RAM 203. It is memorized, and the performance (performance corresponding to the setting operation) is set by this.

Various methods can be adopted as the setting operation performed by the staff of the game hall. For example, when the power of the pachinko machine 1 is not turned on, the setting key is inserted into the keyhole for the setting key and rotated to a predetermined position (a position where the performance can be set). Then, in this state, the power is turned on to the pachinko machine 1, and the performance setting button is pressed to sequentially change the performance of the setting candidates. At that time, the performance of the setting candidate is displayed on a predetermined display unit (for example, Nanasegu). Then, when the confirm button is pressed, the performance that is a setting candidate at that time is set. At this time, the set performance (also referred to as “performance being set” in the present specification) is stored in the “set performance storage area” of the RAM 203 (or a flash memory (not shown)) by the CPU 201 of the main control board 200. Further, this "performance during setting" is also stored in the RAM 223 (or flash memory (not shown) of the sub-control board 220). The "performance during setting" stored in the RAM 223 of the sub-control board 220 is referred to by the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 when suggesting the "performance during setting" to the player.

The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 advances the game based on the performance thus set (performance being set). That is, when making a big hit determination, the "performance during setting" is determined by referring to the "set performance storage area" of the RAM 203. Then, the "combined random number" acquired this time is compared with the hit random number corresponding to the "performance during setting". As a result, if the "combined random number" acquired this time matches any of the hit random numbers corresponding to the "performance being set", it is determined to be a big hit, and if they do not match, it is determined to be out of order.

As a matter of course, the performance having a higher jackpot probability among the performances 1 to 6 is a more advantageous performance for the player. Therefore, the player is expected to have more advantageous performance set.

Further, since the ROM 202 of the main control board 200 stores a plurality of types of performances (performances 1 to 6), it can be regarded as a "performance storage means". Further, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 sets the performance by storing the performance corresponding to the setting operation by the staff of the game hall in the “setting performance storage area” of the RAM 203. Therefore, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 can be regarded as a "performance setting means". Further, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 advances the game based on the "performance during setting". Therefore, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 can be regarded as a "game progress means".

G-2-2. Performance suggestion function:
As described above, the pachinko machine 1 of the modified example 2 has a "performance setting function (so-called setting change function)" for setting any of the performances 1 to 6. However, such a performance setting function is a well-known technique for general players, and it is not possible to sufficiently enhance the interest of the game only by having this function. Therefore, in the second modification, the acquired "combined random number (outlier random number)" is used to suggest "performance during setting".

Specifically, in the modification 2, as an effect suggesting "performance during setting", the character images "performance 1 effect" and "performance 2?" That display the character image "may be performance 1?" Are displayed. "Performance 2 production", "Performance 3 production" that displays the character image "Performance 3 production", "Performance 4 production" that displays the character image "Performance 4?", "Performance 5?" It is possible to execute "performance 5 effect" for displaying an image and "performance 6 effect" for displaying a character image such as "maybe performance 6?".

Then, when the acquired "combined random number (outlier random number)" is a predetermined value, an effect suggesting "performance during setting" is executed. For example, when the acquired "combined random number (outlier random number)" is any of 0 to 1000, one of "performance 1 effect" to "performance 6 effect" is executed with a probability based on "performance being set". To do. That is, as shown in FIG. 22, if the "performance being set" is "performance 1", the "performance 1 effect" is executed with a probability of 75%, and the other effects are executed with a probability of 5%, respectively. .. If the "performance being set" is "performance 2", the "performance 2 effect" is executed with a probability of 75%, and the other effects are executed with a probability of 5%. If the "performance being set" is "performance 3", the "performance 3 effect" is executed with a probability of 75%, and the other effects are executed with a probability of 5%. If the "performance being set" is "performance 4", the "performance 4 effect" is executed with a probability of 75%, and the other effects are executed with a probability of 5%. If the "performance being set" is "performance 5", the "performance 5 effect" is executed with a probability of 75%, and the other effects are executed with a probability of 5%. If the "performance being set" is "performance 6", the "performance 6 effect" is executed with a probability of 75%, and the other effects are executed with a probability of 5%.

If the acquired "combined random number (outlier random number)" is a predetermined value (for example, any of 0 to 1000), the "performance being set" out of "performance 1 effect" to "performance 6 effect" It may be possible to execute only the effect corresponding to "". That is, if the "performance being set" is "performance 1", only the "performance 1 effect" can be executed, and if the "performance being set" is "performance 2", only the "performance 2 effect" can be executed. If the "performance being set" is "performance 3", only the "performance 3 effect" can be executed, and if the "performance being set" is "performance 4", the "performance" can be executed. If only "4 effects" can be executed and "performance during setting" is "performance 5", only "performance 5 effects" can be executed, and if "performance during setting" is "performance 6" For example, it may be possible to execute only "performance 6 effect".

As described above, in the modification 2, when the acquired "combined random number (outlier random number)" is a predetermined value (for example, any of 0 to 1000), an effect suggesting "performance during setting" (under setting). (Production based on the performance of) is executed. Therefore, the player who tries to determine the "performance during setting" is expected to have the acquired "combined random number (outlier random number)" having a predetermined value (for example, any of 0 to 1000). It is possible to realize a novel gameplay (and by extension, to pay attention to the production that suggests the performance during setting), and it is possible to enhance the game interest.

In the second modification, a random number out of a predetermined value (for example, any of 0 to 1000) can be regarded as a "specific random number", and an effect suggesting "performance during setting" is regarded as a "specific effect". You can also catch it.

G-3. Modification 3:
The modified example 3 also has the same “performance setting function” as the modified example 2 described above. Then, in the third modification, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, a "prediction reminder effect" is executed to urge the player to predict the "combined random number (outlier random number)" to be acquired. For example, a predetermined lottery is executed at the timing of ending the "decorative symbol variation" (the timing of stopping and displaying the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c, or the confirmation display of the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c). Then, if you win this lottery, as a "prediction reminder effect", an image with the characters "Predict the combined random numbers (outlier random numbers) that will be acquired from now until 100 times of variable display is performed!" Perform the effect to be displayed.

When the numeric keypad (not shown) is operated by the player in the state where the "prediction reminder effect" is performed (when the player operation is performed), one of the outlier random numbers is set as the "prediction value" in RAM 223. (A value of any of the outlier random numbers is input as a predicted value), and an image showing the "predicted value" is displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 41. The image showing the "predicted value" is in a state of being displayed until the variable display of the special symbols (decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c) is performed 100 times.

Then, if the same "combined random number (outlier random number)" as the "predicted value" is acquired by the time the variation display of the special symbol (decorative symbol 41a, 41b, 41c) is performed 100 times, that fact is displayed. At the same time, an effect (specific effect) suggesting "performance during setting" similar to that of the second modification is executed.

With the configuration as in the modified example 3, it is possible to realize a novel playability in which the player who tries to determine the "performance during setting" is made to predict the "combined random number (outlier random number)" to be acquired. It is possible (and by extension, attention can be paid to the production that suggests the performance during setting), and it is possible to enhance the game interest.

Here, in the modified example 3, the following configuration may be used. That is, it is possible to input a first number (for example, one) of "predicted values" and a second number (for example, ten) that is larger than the first number. It may be that. Then, in the situation where the first number of "predicted values" is input, the case where the acquired "combined random number (outlier random number)" matches the "predicted value" (with any of the predicted values) is the first. In the situation where the number of "predicted values" of 2 is input, the acquired "combined random number (outlier random number)" matches the "predicted value" (with any of the predicted values), rather than "performance during setting". It may be possible that a highly reliable production is performed. For example, in the situation where the first number of "predicted values" is input, if the acquired "combined random number (outlier random number)" matches the "predicted value" (with any of the predicted values), the above-mentioned effect Is performed, but in the situation where the second number "predicted value" is input, the acquired "combined random number (outlier random number)" matches the "predicted value" (any of the predicted values). In that case, it may be assumed that only the effect suggesting the possibility that the "performance being set" is the performance 6 is performed.

With such a configuration, the execution of an effect (so-called high risk and high return) that suggests "performance during setting" with low feasibility and high reliability to the player, and high feasibility and reliability. It is possible to realize a novel playability that allows you to select whether to aim for the execution of the production that suggests the low "performance during setting" (so-called low risk low return) (and by extension, the production that suggests the performance during setting). It can be noticed), and it is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

In the modified example 3, when the hit random number is acquired while the image showing the "predicted value" is displayed, the image indicating the "predicted value" is an image suggesting that the hit random number is acquired. It may be changed to.

Further, in the modified example 3, the "combined random number (outlier random number)" which is the same as the "predicted value" can be regarded as a "specific random number", and the effect suggesting "performance during setting" is regarded as a "specific effect". You can also do it. Further, the "predicted value" input based on the player operation (predetermined operation by the player) can be regarded as a "predicted random number", and this "predicted value" is stored in the RAM 223 of the sub-control board 220. Therefore, the RAM 223 of the sub-control board 220 can be regarded as a "predictive random number storage means".

G-4. Modification 4:
The modified example 4 also has the same “performance setting function” as the modified example 2 described above. Then, in the modified example 4, "performance during setting" is suggested based on the combination of "combined random numbers (outlier random numbers)" (outlier random numbers stored multiple times) acquired multiple times. Perform the production.

Specifically, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, a combination of a plurality of "combined random numbers (outlier random numbers)" among the "combined random numbers (outlier random numbers)" that can be acquired is displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 41. For example, a card image showing a card for a so-called bingo game as shown in FIG. 23 is displayed. In this card image, a total of nine "combined random numbers (outlier random numbers)" values (ranges) of 3 rows x 3 columns are shown. In other words, this card image shows a total of eight sets of "combined random numbers (outlier random numbers)" values (ranges) of three sets in the vertical direction, three sets in the horizontal direction, and two sets in the diagonal direction. This card image is in a state of being displayed until the variable display of the special symbols (decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c) is performed 100 times.

Then, until the variable display of the special symbol (decorative symbol 41a, 41b, 41c) is performed 100 times, every time the "combined random number (outlier random number)" is acquired, the "combined random number (outlier random number)" and the card Compare each of the values (ranges) of the "combined random numbers (outlier random numbers)" shown in the image. As a result, if any of the values (range) of the "combined random number (outlier random number)" shown in the card image includes the acquired "combined random number (outlier random number)", the display mode of the value (range). To change. For example, the color of the area showing the value (range) is changed. Then, when the value (range) in which the display mode is changed is aligned to any of vertical, horizontal, and diagonal by the time the variable display of the special symbol (decorative symbol 41a, 41b, 41c) is performed 100 times (8 described above). When any of the combinations of the sets is complete), an effect (specific effect) suggesting "performance during setting" similar to that of the second modification is executed.

As described above, in the modification 4, the effect (specific effect) suggesting "performance during setting" is executed based on the combination of the "combined random numbers (outlier random numbers)" acquired multiple times. In this way, it is possible to realize a novel playability in which a player who tries to determine "performance during setting" is made to pay attention to a combination of "combined random numbers (outlier random numbers)" acquired multiple times. (By extension, you can pay attention to the production that suggests the performance during setting), and it is possible to enhance the game interest.

Further, in the modified example 4, the effect suggesting "performance during setting" can be regarded as "specific effect". Further, in the modification 4, as described above, the “combined random number (outlier random number)” acquired a plurality of times is stored in the RAM 223 of the sub-control board 220. Therefore, the RAM 223 of the sub-control board 220 can be regarded as a “acquired random number storage means”.

Although the examples of the present invention have been described above, the present invention is not limited to this, and is not limited to the wording described in each claim as long as it does not deviate from the scope described in each claim. Improvements based on the knowledge usually possessed by those skilled in the art can be appropriately added to the extent that they can be easily replaced.

For example, in the embodiment, the "combined random number" is used for determining the jackpot and determining the fluctuation time (variation pattern) of the special symbol. Not limited to this, the "combined random number" may be used for determining the hit of a normal symbol and determining the fluctuation time of a normal symbol. Then, in such a configuration, when a "combined random number" that is determined to be out of alignment in the normal figure hit determination is acquired, the same effect (specific effect, etc.) as in the above-described examples and modifications is performed. It may be a matter of fact.

Further, an example in which the present invention is applied to the pachinko machine 1 that gives a player a profit (game value) as a result of the game by paying out the game ball supplied from the island equipment of the game hall has been described. Not limited to this, the present invention can also be applied to a game machine of a type that gives a game benefit in a form different from the “payment of a game ball”. For example, when a game ball enters various entrances, data indicating the amount of profit corresponding to the entry (the magnitude of the game value) is stored, thereby providing a game benefit (game). The present invention can be applied to a pachinko machine of a type that imparts a value) to a player, and in this case as well, the same effect as that of the above-described embodiment can be obtained. As a type of pachinko machine that converts game benefits (game value) into data and gives it to the player, a game machine that circulates and uses a plurality of game balls built in the pachinko machine, specifically An example is a pachinko machine (so-called enclosed game machine) configured to return a game ball discharged to the back surface of the game board through various entrances or out ports and fire it again.

<Game machines A1 to A8 that can be extracted from the above-mentioned examples>
The pachinko machines of the above-described embodiment can be regarded as the following gaming machines A1 to A8.

<Game machine A1>
<Overview>
If the acquired random number is a random number, it is possible to execute the effect corresponding to the random number.
<Claim format>
It is a game machine that plays a game by firing a game ball toward a game area formed on the game board.
A random number acquisition means for acquiring a predetermined random number as an acquisition random number from a random number group including a hit random number and a missed random number,
When the acquired random number is the hit random number, a privilege giving means for giving a privilege to the player and
When the acquired random number is the outlier random number, the effect executing means capable of executing the effect corresponding to the acquired random number and the effect executing means.
A game machine characterized by being equipped with.

In the conventional game machine, the random number for giving the privilege to the player is a random number only for determining whether or not to give the privilege. As a result, if the acquired random number (acquired random number) is an outlier random number, it is only determined that the privilege is not given, and the acquired random number is not used for other functions. In this respect, in this game machine, when the acquired random number is an outlier random number, the effect corresponding to the acquired random number is executed. That is, when the acquired random number is an outlier random number, the acquired random number is used for selecting the effect. In this way, even if the acquired random number is a random number, it is possible to realize a novel game property in which the player pays attention to the value of the acquired random number, and it is possible to enhance the game interest.

<Game machine A2>
<Overview>
If the acquired random number is a random number, it is possible to execute an effect that suggests the acquired random number.
<Claim format>
In the game machine A1
The effect executing means is a gaming machine characterized in that when the acquired random number is the outlier random number, an effect suggesting the acquired random number can be executed.

In such a game machine, when the acquired random number is an outlier random number, an effect suggesting the acquired random number is executed. In this way, if the acquired random number is an outlier random number, the player can be made to recognize the acquired random number, and the above-mentioned playability can be enhanced.

<Game machine A3>
<Overview>
If the acquired random number is a random number, it is possible to execute an effect that suggests the positional relationship between the acquired random number and the hit random number in the random number group.
<Claim format>
In the game machine A1
The effect executing means is a game machine capable of executing an effect suggesting a positional relationship between the acquired random number and the hit random number in the random number group when the acquired random number is the outlier random number.

In such a game machine, when the acquired random number is an outlier random number, an effect suggesting the positional relationship between the acquired random number and the hit random number in the random number group is executed. In this way, even if the acquired random number is a random number, the game property of letting the player judge whether or not the acquired random number is a random number (value) close to the hit random number, and by extension, is the privilege given in a little while? It is possible to realize the playability of letting the player decide whether or not to play, and it is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

<Game machine A4>
<Overview>
When the acquired random number is out of order and is a specific random number among the random numbers, a specific effect is executed.
<Claim format>
In the game machine A1
The effect executing means is a gaming machine characterized in that a specific effect is executed when the acquired random number is a specific random number among the outlier random numbers.

In such a game machine, even if the acquired random number is a random number, if the acquired random number is a specific random number, a specific effect is executed. In this way, it is possible to realize a novel game property in which a player who expects a specific effect to be performed is expected to have the acquired random number as a specific random number even if the acquired random number is out of order. It is possible to enhance the interest of games.

<Game machine A5>
<Overview>
The specific random number exists within a predetermined range including the hit random number.
<Claim format>
In the game machine A4
A gaming machine characterized in that the specific random number exists within a predetermined range including the hit random number in the random number group.

In such a game machine, even if the acquired random number is a random number, if the acquired random number is a random number existing in "within a predetermined range including the winning random number" (a random number existing near the winning random number), Perform a specific effect. In this way, even if the acquired random number is a random number, it is possible to let the player judge whether or not the acquired random number is a random number close to the hit random number, and by extension, whether or not the privilege is given in a little while. It is possible to realize the playability of letting the player make a decision, and it is possible to enhance the game interest.

<Game machine A6>
<Overview>
The player inputs a predicted random number. If the acquired random number is an outlier random number, a specific effect can be executed based on the comparison result between the acquired random number and the predicted random number.
<Claim format>
In the game machine A1
A predictive random number storage means for storing a predetermined value as a predictive random number from the outlier random numbers based on the player's operation is provided.
When the acquired random number is the out-of-order random number, the effect executing means can execute a specific effect based on a comparison result between the acquired random number and the predicted random number.

In such a game machine, a player is made to predict a random number (random number to be the acquired random number) acquired from the outlier random numbers as a predicted random number. Then, the actually acquired out-of-order random number and the predicted random number are compared, and the specific effect is executed based on the result. In this way, even if the acquired random number is out of order, it is possible to realize the game property of having the player predict the acquired random number, and it is possible to enhance the game interest.

<Game machine A7>
<Overview>
If the acquired random number is a random number, the acquired random number can be stored multiple times. A specific effect can be executed based on a combination of a plurality of acquired random numbers.
<Claim format>
In the game machine A1
Provided with an acquired random number storage means capable of storing the acquired random number when the acquired random number is an outlier random number.
The effect executing means is a gaming machine characterized in that a specific effect can be executed based on a combination of a plurality of the acquired random numbers stored in the acquired random number storage means.

In such a game machine, a specific effect is executed based on a combination of out-of-order random numbers (acquired random numbers stored over a plurality of times) acquired over a plurality of times. In this way, it is possible to realize a novel game property that draws the player's attention to the combination of the out-of-order random numbers acquired multiple times (acquired random numbers stored multiple times), and enhances the game interest. Is possible.

<Game machine A8>
<Overview>
The specific production is a production that suggests "performance during setting".
<Claim format>
In any one of the game machines A4 to the game machine A7
A performance storage means that stores multiple types of performance as the performance of the game machine,
A performance setting means for setting one performance from the plurality of types of performances stored in the performance storage means based on a setting operation by a staff member of the game hall.
A game progressing means for advancing a game based on the performance set by the performance setting means,
With
The effect executing means is a gaming machine characterized in that, as the specific effect, an effect suggesting the performance set by the performance setting means can be executed.

In such a game machine, as a specific effect, an effect suggesting "performance set by the performance setting means (also referred to as" performance being set "in the present specification)" is executed. By doing so, it is possible to realize a novel game property in which the player who tries to determine the "performance during setting" pays attention to the "specific effect", and it is possible to enhance the game interest.

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

1 ... Pachinko machine (game machine), 20 ... Game board, 28 ... Grand prize opening (variable ball entry port), 40 ... Production opening, 41 ... Production display device, 200 ... Main control board, 201 ... CPU (random number) Acquisition means, privilege giving means, performance setting means, game progress means), 202 ... ROM (performance storage means), 203 ... RAM, 220 ... sub control board, 221 ... CPU (effect execution means, identification information changing means), 223 … RAM (predicted random number storage means, acquired random number storage means).

Claims (8)

It is a game machine that plays a game by firing a game ball toward a game area formed on the game board.
A random number acquisition means for acquiring a predetermined random number as an acquisition random number from a random number group including a hit random number and a missed random number,
When the acquired random number is the hit random number, a privilege giving means for giving a privilege to the player and
When the acquired random number is the outlier random number, the effect executing means capable of executing the effect corresponding to the acquired random number and the effect executing means.
A game machine characterized by being equipped with. In the gaming machine according to claim 1,
The effect executing means is a gaming machine characterized in that when the acquired random number is the outlier random number, an effect suggesting the acquired random number can be executed. In the gaming machine according to claim 1,
The effect executing means is a game machine capable of executing an effect suggesting a positional relationship between the acquired random number and the hit random number in the random number group when the acquired random number is the outlier random number. In the gaming machine according to claim 1,
The effect executing means is a gaming machine characterized in that a specific effect is executed when the acquired random number is a specific random number among the outlier random numbers. In the gaming machine according to claim 4,
A gaming machine characterized in that the specific random number exists within a predetermined range including the hit random number in the random number group. In the gaming machine according to claim 1,
A predictive random number storage means for storing a predetermined value as a predictive random number from the outlier random numbers based on the player's operation is provided.
When the acquired random number is the out-of-order random number, the effect executing means can execute a specific effect based on a comparison result between the acquired random number and the predicted random number. In the gaming machine according to claim 1,
Provided with an acquired random number storage means capable of storing the acquired random number when the acquired random number is an outlier random number.
The effect executing means is a gaming machine characterized in that a specific effect can be executed based on a combination of a plurality of the acquired random numbers stored in the acquired random number storage means. In the gaming machine according to any one of claims 4 to 7.
A performance storage means that stores multiple types of performance as the performance of the game machine,
A performance setting means for setting one performance from the plurality of types of performances stored in the performance storage means based on a setting operation by a staff member of the game hall.
A game progressing means for advancing a game based on the performance set by the performance setting means,
With
The effect executing means is a gaming machine characterized in that, as the specific effect, an effect suggesting the performance set by the performance setting means can be executed.

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