JP2021168998A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To increase interest of a game with a novel promotion performance.SOLUTION: In a game machine, a first privilege is imparted when a first specific symbol is stopped and displayed, and a second privilege which is more advantageous than a first privilege is imparted when a second specific symbol is stopped and displayed. After the stopped and displayed first specific symbol moves in the direction opposite to the direction of variation, a promotion performance in which the first specific symbol is switched to the second specific symbol can be executed. Prior to executing the promotion performance, it is possible to execute a promotion expected performance by moving a part of a plurality of symbols forming the stopped and displayed first specific symbol in the direction opposite to the direction of variation.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 10

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine that imparts a plurality of types of benefits.

The identification symbol is variablely displayed on the gaming machine, and when the identification symbol is displayed in a specific mode (for example, doublet), a gaming machine (for example, a pachinko machine or a slot) that gives a privilege corresponding to the specific mode is given. There is a machine etc.). In such a gaming machine, after temporarily stopping and displaying in a specific mode corresponding to the first privilege having a low degree of advantage (for example, even-numbered doublets), a specific mode corresponding to the second privilege having a high degree of advantage (for example, odd number) is displayed. A promotion effect that switches to doublet display (for example, doublet number) has been proposed (for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2016-214590

However, in the conventional promotion production, there is a problem that the fun of the game cannot be sufficiently improved because the identification symbol is simply switched and lacks in fun.

The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest of a game by a novel promotion effect.

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,
A gaming machine that grants at least the first privilege and a second privilege that is more advantageous to the player than the first privilege.
A variable display means for displaying the identification symbol in a predetermined variable direction on the display area, and
A stop display means for displaying the identification symbol as a stop, and
When the identification symbol is stopped and displayed on the first specific symbol, the first privilege is given, and when the identification symbol is stopped and displayed on the second specific symbol, the second privilege is given.
The stop-displayed first specific symbol is moved in the direction opposite to the fluctuation direction, and the second specific symbol is displayed at the position of the moved first specific symbol to stop on the display area. It is provided with a promotion effect executing means capable of executing a promotion effect of switching the displayed identification symbol from the first specific symbol to the second specific symbol.
Prior to executing the promotion effect, the promotion effect executing means causes a part of a plurality of symbols forming the first specific symbol stopped and displayed in the display area in a direction opposite to the fluctuation direction. A gaming machine characterized in that it is possible to perform promotion expectations by moving it.

In the present specification, "front" and "front" indicate "the side close to the player (front side when viewed from the player)", and "rear" and "back" are "from the player of the gaming machine". The side to be separated (the back side when viewed from the player) ”is indicated. In addition, "upper" means "upper" when viewed from the player, "lower" indicates "lower" when viewed from the player, and "left" means "lower" when viewed from the player. It indicates that it is "left", and "right" indicates that it is "right" when viewed from the player.

According to the present invention, it is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

It is a front view of the pachinko machine of this embodiment. It is a front view of the game board unit of this embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which showed the basic performance of the pachinko machine of this Example. It is explanatory drawing which showed the appearance that the identification symbol is variable display by the effect display device of this Example. It is explanatory drawing which showed the kind of a jackpot symbol. It is a block diagram which showed the structure of the control circuit in the pachinko machine of this Example. It is a flowchart of the game control processing executed on the main control board of the pachinko machine of this embodiment. It is a flowchart of the effect control process executed on the sub-control board of the pachinko machine of this embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which showed the correspondence process which the sub-control board of the pachinko machine of this embodiment receives a command received from a main control board and executes. It is explanatory drawing which showed the state until the final production design of the promotion effect of this embodiment is displayed. It is explanatory drawing which showed the outline of the final production design of this Example. It is explanatory drawing which showed the layer structure at the time of promotion effect of this Example. It is explanatory drawing which showed the state after the final production design of the promotion effect of this embodiment was displayed.

The above-described embodiment of the present invention will be described. The following examples will be described in the following order.
A. Pachinko machine configuration:
A-1. Configuration on the front side of the device:
A-2. Game board composition:
A-3. Control board configuration:
B. Game control processing:
C. Production control processing:
D. Promotion production:

A. Pachinko machine configuration:
A-1. Configuration on the front side of the device:
FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko machine 1. As shown in FIG. 1, a front frame 4 is provided on the front side 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 made of synthetic resin is fitted in the window portion 4a. The player can visually recognize the game area of the game board 20 (see FIG. 2) arranged on the back side through the window portion 4a (transparent plate 4b). 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 unit 50 (see FIG. 2) of the game board 20 arranged on the back side through the small window unit 4c (transparent plate 4d). As will be described in detail later, the segment display unit 50 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, upper speakers 6a are provided on the upper left and right of the window portion 4a which is greatly opened in the center of the front frame 4, and the front of the lower part of the main body frame (the lowest position of the pachinko machine 1 when viewed from the player). Is provided with a lower speaker 6b. 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 lent out based on the balance information of the card unit 60 provided corresponding to the pachinko machine 1 and game balls paid out as prize balls 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. 6) mounted on the back side of the launch handle 9. A game ball stored in the upper plate portion 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 262 (see FIG. 6) built in the launcher unit 261 rotates to increase the strength according to the rotation angle. The game ball is launched at.

An inner frame and a main body frame are provided on the back side of the front frame 4. The main body frame is a substantially rectangular frame formed by assembling wooden plate-shaped members, and the pachinko machine 1 is installed in the game hall by attaching the main body frame to the island equipment. One end (left side in FIG. 1) of the front frame 4 and the middle frame is pivotally supported with respect to the main body frame, and the front frame 4 is rotatably supported forward with respect to the middle frame and the main body frame. The frame is rotatably supported forward with respect to the main body frame. A game board unit 10 having a game board 20 is detachably attached to the front side of the middle frame, and when the front frame 4 is rotated (opened) to the front side of the pachinko machine 1 with respect to the middle frame, the game is played. The board unit 10 is exposed.

A-2. Game board composition:
FIG. 2 is a front view of the game board unit 10. A game board 20 is mounted on the front side of the game board unit 10, and a substantially circular game area 21 is formed in the center of the game board 20. Around the game area 21, a guide passage for guiding the game ball launched from the launcher unit 261 (see FIG. 6) to the game area 21 is formed by the outer rail 22 and the inner rail 23. The game ball launched from the launcher unit 261 passes through this guide passage and is discharged to the game area 21.

The game ball released into the game area 21 flows downward from the upper part of 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.

A large central opening 30 is formed in the center of the game area 21, and a display unit for displaying an effect is provided behind the central opening 30. In this embodiment, two effect display devices 40 and 41 composed of a liquid crystal display are provided as the display unit. These effect display devices 40 and 41 are movable, and as shown in FIG. 2, they can be arranged side by side in a continuous state vertically. Then, in the state of being arranged side by side in this way, the display screens of the two effect display devices 40 and 41 can be used as one display area. Therefore, a powerful effect can be produced on a large screen. In the following, among the effect display devices 40 and 41 arranged side by side in a vertically continuous state, the upper display unit will be referred to as the effect display device 40, and the lower display unit will be referred to as the effect display device 41.

Further, below the effect display devices 40 and 41, a movable member 45 longer than the width of the effect display devices 40 and 41 is arranged, and the movable member 45 is viewed from the front of the effect display devices 40 and 41. , It is possible to move toward the direction of the identification symbol displayed on the effect display devices 40 and 41. The position where the movable member 45 is arranged may be a predetermined position other than below the effect display devices 40 and 41. Even when the movable member 45 is arranged at a predetermined position other than the lower side of the effect display devices 40 and 41, the movable member 45 is displayed on the effect display devices 40 and 41 in front view of the effect display devices 40 and 41. It may be moved toward the direction of the identification symbol to be made. By the way, the position where the movable member 45 is arranged can be arranged so as not to overlap with the effect display devices 40 and 41 in the front view of the effect display devices 40 and 41, or at least a part thereof is arranged so as to overlap. You can also do it.

At the peripheral edge of the central opening 30 described above, a wall 31 protruding toward the front is formed so that the game medium flowing down the game area does not enter the central opening 30. As a result, the game medium is prevented from entering the central opening 30.

Although a part of the effect display devices 40 and 41 is hidden by the game board 20, the game board 20 is made of a transparent member (for example, a transparent acrylic plate), so that the player can use it. It is possible to see the entire display screen of the effect display devices 40 and 41.

Below the wall 31 surrounding the central opening 30 described above, a first starting port 24 is provided, which is a starting port in which the size of the opening is invariant (constant) and a game ball can always enter. 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. 6) is provided in the passage inside the first starting port 24, and can 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. The second starting port 25 includes 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 so that the game ball cannot enter (or is difficult to enter). The opening / closing door 26 can be rotated toward the front side of the pachinko machine 1 to change to an open state in which the game ball can enter (or easily enter). 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. 6) 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.

A normal symbol operating gate 27 is provided on the right side of the central opening 30, and a gate sensor 27s (see FIG. 6) for detecting the passage of a game ball is provided inside the normal symbol operating gate 27. There is. When the game ball passes through the normal symbol operating gate 27, the normal symbol hit determination is performed. Then, as a result of the normal drawing hit determination, if it is a normal drawing hit, the above-mentioned opening / closing door 26 is opened.

Similarly, on the right side of the central opening 30, 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. It is possible to change to an open state 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. 6) 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. When the game ball enters the first starting port 24 or the second starting port 25 described above, a jackpot determination is performed, and when the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot, the player shifts to a jackpot state that is advantageous to the player. Then, when the jackpot state is entered, the jackpot 28 is opened.

In addition, around each of the above-mentioned game devices, there are general entrances (not shown) where game balls can enter, windmill type wheels that affect the flow path of the game balls, and a large number of obstacle nails (not shown). Is provided.

When a game ball enters any of the first start port 24, the second start port 25, and the general ball entry port, a predetermined number of game balls (three in this embodiment) are paid out to the player. When a game ball enters the large winning opening 28, a predetermined number of game balls (13 in this embodiment) are paid out to the player. A payout detection sensor 249 (see FIG. 6) is provided in the passage through which the payout game ball passes, and the payout game ball can be detected.

An out port 33 is provided at the bottom of the game area 21 and below the second start port 25, and the above-mentioned first start port 24, second start port 25, large winning opening 28, and general entry are made. The game ball that has not entered any of the mouths is discharged from the out port 33 to the back surface side of the game board 20.

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 segment display unit 50 is provided with a general map display unit that displays the result of the above-mentioned normal map hit determination. When the 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 for hitting a normal figure, which will be described later) is acquired, and the game ball is based on the judgment random number. A normal figure hit determination is performed to determine whether the figure is a hit or a miss. Then, based on the result of the normal figure hit determination, the normal symbol is variablely displayed on the normal figure display unit and then stopped and displayed. In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, two LEDs are arranged in the normal drawing display unit, and the normal symbol is variablely displayed by switching the LED that lights up among these two LEDs, and the two LEDs are displayed. A stop display is displayed by turning on a predetermined LED among the LEDs. In addition, as normal symbols, it is possible to stop and display two types of symbols, one is a normal symbol with the left LED lit and the other is a non-regular symbol with the right LED lit. 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. In this way, when the normal symbol is stopped and displayed as a normal hit symbol or a normal off symbol, 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 displayed symbol. .. Then, when the normal symbol is stopped and displayed as the normal symbol, the normal symbol hit state is set, which is closed after the second start port 25 is opened.

When the normal drawing hit state is set in this way, the above-mentioned opening / closing door 26 is opened, and the ball can enter the second starting port 25 (or the ball can easily enter). Further, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, a non-electric support state in which the frequency of entering the game ball into the second starting port 25 is low and an electric support state in which the frequency of entering the game ball into the second starting port 25 is high. Either one of the above can be selectively set. As a method of making the frequency of entering the game ball into the second starting port 25 different, for example, a method of making the fluctuation time of the normal symbol different, a method of making the winning probability in the normal figure hit determination different, and a method of making the normal symbol hit. It is possible to adopt one of the methods or a combination of a plurality of methods, that is, a method of differently opening the open state in some cases and a method of differently changing the number of times of opening in the case of hitting a normal figure. can.

The segment display unit 50 is provided with a normal figure hold display unit that displays the number of stored determination random numbers (normal figure hold) acquired as the game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gate 27. The normal figure hit judgment and the fluctuation display are not performed immediately after the judgment random number is acquired (after the game ball passes through the normal symbol operating gate 27), but the acquired judgment random number is temporarily stored as the 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 stored up to a maximum of four. The number of normal figure reservations (the number of normal figure reservations) stored in this way is displayed on the normal figure reservation display unit. For example, two LEDs are arranged in the normal figure hold display unit, and in this normal figure hold display unit, the number of normal figure hold is one by turning on one of the two LEDs. By turning on two LEDs, it is shown that the number of holdings of the normal figure is two, and by blinking one LED, it is shown that the number of holdings of the normal figure is three. By blinking the LEDs, it is shown that the number of reserved figures is four. In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the normal symbol hold is stored, if the normal symbol is not in the variable display, the normal symbol is confirmed, or the normal symbol is in the hit state, the first is the first. Judgment of hitting the stored normal figure related to the holding of the normal figure and variable display of the normal symbol are performed.

The segment display unit 50 is provided with a first special figure display unit that displays the result of a jackpot determination executed when the ball enters the first starting port 24. When a game ball enters the first starting port 24 and is detected by the first starting port sensor 24s, a predetermined judgment random number (a big hit judgment random number, a big hit type random number, a variation pattern selection random number, a reach random number, etc., which will be described later) Is acquired, and a jackpot determination is performed to determine whether the jackpot is a jackpot or a miss based on the determination random number. Then, after the first special symbol as identification information (hereinafter, also referred to as "first special symbol") is variablely displayed on the first special symbol display unit, the first special symbol corresponding to the result of the jackpot determination is stopped and displayed. Let me. The variable display of the first special symbol will be described in detail in "Variable display of special symbol" described later.

The segment display unit 50 is provided with a first special figure hold display unit that displays the number of stored determination random numbers (first special figure hold) acquired when the game ball enters the first start port 24. ing. When the game ball enters the first starting port 24, the jackpot determination and the variation display are performed as described above, but these jackpot determination and the variation display are performed immediately after the game ball enters the first starting port 24. Instead of being asked, the acquired judgment random number is temporarily stored as the first special figure hold. 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 number of the first special figure hold (the number of the first special figure hold) stored in this way is displayed on the first special figure hold display unit. For example, two LEDs are arranged in the first special figure hold display unit, and in this first special figure hold display unit, one of the two LEDs is turned on to turn on the first special figure. It indicates that the number of holdings is 1, and lighting two LEDs indicates that the number of holdings of the first special figure is two, and blinking one LED indicates the number of holdings of the first special figure. Indicates that there are three, and blinking the two LEDs indicates that the number of the first special figure reserved is four.

The segment display unit 50 is provided with a second special figure display unit that displays the result of the jackpot determination executed when the ball enters the second starting port 25. When a game ball enters the second starting port 25 and is detected by the second starting port sensor 25s, a predetermined judgment random number (a big hit judgment random number, a big hit type random number, a variation pattern selection random number, a reach random number, etc., which will be described later) Is acquired, and a jackpot determination is performed to determine whether the jackpot is a jackpot or a miss based on the determination random number. Then, after the second special symbol as identification information (hereinafter, also referred to as "second special symbol") is variablely displayed on the second special symbol display unit, the second special symbol corresponding to the result of the jackpot determination is stopped and displayed. Let me. The variable display of the second special symbol will be described in detail in "Variable display of special symbol" described later.

The segment display unit 50 is provided with a second special figure hold display unit that displays the number of stored determination random numbers (second special figure hold) acquired when the game ball enters the second start port 25. ing. When the game ball enters the second starting port 25, the jackpot determination and the variation display are performed as described above, but these jackpot determination and the variation display are performed immediately after the game ball enters the second starting port 25. Instead of being asked, the acquired judgment random number is temporarily stored as the second special figure hold. 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 stored up to four. The number of the second special figure hold (the number of the second special figure hold) stored in this way is displayed on the second special figure hold display unit. For example, two LEDs are arranged in the second special figure hold display unit, and in this second special figure hold display unit, one of the two LEDs is turned on to turn on the second special figure. It indicates that the number of holdings is 1, and lighting two LEDs indicates that the number of holdings of the second special figure is two, and blinking one LED indicates the number of holdings of the second special figure. Indicates that there are three, and blinking the two LEDs indicates that the number of the second special figure reserved is four.

<Variable display of special symbols>
As described above, when the game ball enters the first starting port 24, the first special figure is variablely displayed on the first special figure display unit, and when the game ball enters the second starting port 25, the second special figure is displayed. The second special figure is variablely displayed on the figure display unit. Eight LEDs are arranged in each of the first special figure display unit and the second special figure display unit. The first special figure and the second special figure (hereinafter, when they are not particularly distinguished, collectively referred to as "special symbol") are obtained by switching the LED to be lit out of the eight LEDs in each display unit. It is displayed in a variable manner.

The variation pattern of the special symbol is selected with reference to the variation pattern selection table stored in advance. Here, the fluctuation pattern is a time (variation time) from the start of the fluctuation display of the special symbol (the first special figure or the second special figure) to the stop display.

When the selected fluctuation time elapses after the variation display of the special symbol is started, the special symbol is stopped and displayed. In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the special symbol is stopped and displayed by setting a predetermined LED among the eight LEDs to be lit. Here, the special symbol selected based on the result of the jackpot determination described above is stopped and displayed. That is, when the result of the big hit judgment is a big hit, the big hit symbol corresponding to the big hit is stopped and displayed, and when the result of the big hit judgment is a miss, the missed symbol corresponding to the miss is stopped and displayed. .. The types of these symbols can be identified by the difference in the combination of the LEDs that are lit. In this way, when the special symbol (1st special symbol or 2nd special symbol) is stopped and displayed as a jackpot 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 expressed as "design variable game".

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 jackpot state. Even if it is done, the symbol variation game related to these holds is not 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 symbol variation game related to the first special figure hold stored first is performed, but the first 2 When the special figure hold is stored, the symbol variation game related to the second special figure hold that is stored first is performed regardless of whether the first special figure hold is stored or not. 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).

When the first special figure or the second special figure is stopped and displayed (confirmed display) with any of the big hit symbols, the game shifts to the big hit state in which the round game in which the big winning opening 28 is opened is performed a plurality of times. The jackpot state corresponds to the "privilege" of the present invention.

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. Therefore, in most cases, one round is performed. In the game, 117 game balls (9 counts x 13 payout balls) are paid out.

FIG. 3 shows the basic performance of the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment. As shown in FIG. 3, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, it is possible to set a plurality of types of jackpot states having different degrees of advantage for the player. As a method of making the degree of advantage of the big hit state different, there are a method of making a different profit (for example, the number of game media) given during the big hit state and a method of making a different gaming state to be transferred after the end of the big hit state. There are two types of methods.

As a method of differentiating the profits given during the big hit state, for example, there is a method of making the number of executions of the round game executed during one big hit state different. In the example shown in FIG. 3, it is possible to execute a 6-round jackpot state in which 6 round games are executed and a 13-round jackpot state in which 13 round games are executed, and the profit given per round is executed. Is the same, so the 13-round jackpot state is a jackpot state that is more advantageous to the player than the 6-round jackpot state.

In addition, there are the following methods as a method of changing the game state to be shifted after the end of the big hit state. In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, as the gaming states in which the jackpot determination is performed, "a low probability state in which the probability of being determined to be a jackpot in the jackpot determination is low (probability of 1/299)" and "a jackpot in the jackpot determination" It is possible to set a "high probability state" with a high probability of being determined to be (a probability of 1/50). Then, in the jackpot state, it is possible to set a normal jackpot state that shifts to a low probability state after the end of the jackpot state and a probability variation jackpot state that shifts to a high probability state after the end of the jackpot state. The jackpot state is more advantageous for the player than the normal jackpot state.

In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, a 13-round jackpot state and a 6-round jackpot state can be set as the probabilistic jackpot state, and a 6-round jackpot state can be set as the normal jackpot state. The distribution of the jackpot state differs depending on whether it is the jackpot determination for the first special figure or the jackpot determination for the second special figure. In the jackpot judgment for the first special figure, 3% is in the probabilistic jackpot state of 13 rounds, 62% is in the probabilistic jackpot state of 6 rounds, and 35% is in the normal jackpot state of 6 rounds. There is. Further, in the jackpot determination for the second special figure, 65% is in the probabilistic jackpot state of 13 rounds, and the remaining 35% is in the normal jackpot state of 6 rounds.

Therefore, in the jackpot determination for the first special figure, the probability of being in the 13-round jackpot state is only 3%, and most 97% are in the 6-round jackpot state. On the other hand, in the big hit judgment for the second special figure, 65% is in the big hit state for 13 rounds, and the remaining 35% is in the big hit state for 6 rounds. You can expect to pay out the medium. On the other hand, the probability of becoming a probabilistic big hit state is the same 65% regardless of whether it is a big hit judgment for the first special figure or a big hit judgment for the second special figure. Therefore, the jackpot determination for the second special figure is a jackpot determination that is more advantageous for the player than the jackpot determination for the first special figure.

After the probability variation jackpot state ends, it shifts to the high probability state and also shifts to the above-mentioned electric support state. The state in which such a high probability state and the electric support state are set continues until the next big hit is won, and ends when the next big hit is won.

Normally, after the jackpot state ends, the state shifts to the low probability state, but in this case as well, the electric support state is set. However, this electric support state ends when the next big hit is won or the symbol variation game is executed a predetermined number of times, and the state shifts to the non-electric support state. The number of symbol fluctuation games at which the electric support state ends is 20 times when the normal big hit state that triggered the transition to the electric support state is won by the big hit judgment for the first special figure, and the second special. If you win by the big hit judgment about the figure, it is 100 times.

In addition, the above-mentioned example is an example of the method of making the degree of advantage of a big hit state different, and if the degree of advantage of a big hit state can be made different, another method can be adopted. For example, the degree of advantage can be made different by changing the ending condition of the gaming state to be shifted after the end of the big hit state.

For example, after the end of the big hit state, the big hit state shifts to the high probability state (or the electric support state) that ends by the next big hit winning, and the high probability state (or the electric) that ends when the symbol variation game is executed a predetermined number of times. It is also possible to set a jackpot state to shift to the support state).

Alternatively, after the end of the jackpot state, there are more jackpot states and symbol variation games than the first number of times. It is also possible to set a jackpot state that shifts to a high-probability state (or an electric support state) that ends when the second execution is executed.

Alternatively, after the end of the big hit state, the big hit state that shifts to the high probability state (or the electric support state) that ends by the next big hit winning, and the lottery that is performed every time the symbol variation game is executed are won (disappeared). It is also possible to set a jackpot state to shift to a high probability state (or electric support state) to end.

Alternatively, after the end of the jackpot state, a jackpot state in which the player shifts to a high-probability state (or electric support state) in which the lottery that is predetermined with the first probability is won (disappeared) each time the symbol variation game is executed is completed. , Set a jackpot state to shift to a high probability state (or electric support state) that ends when the lottery is won (disappeared) with a second probability higher than the first probability every time the symbol variation game is executed. You can also do it.

In addition, if a predetermined right is acquired during the jackpot state, the game shifts to a relatively advantageous gaming state (for example, a high probability state or an electric support state) after the jackpot state ends, but the above predetermined right cannot be acquired. In the case of a gaming machine that shifts to a relatively disadvantageous gaming state (for example, a low probability state or a non-electric support state) after the jackpot state ends, there are a plurality of types having different possibilities of acquiring the above-mentioned predetermined rights. You can also set the jackpot state of.

As described above, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot, the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed, but as this jackpot symbol, the jackpot symbol corresponding to the type of the jackpot state is displayed. Is stopped and displayed. Therefore, the special symbol displayed as a stop not only indicates whether it is a big hit or a miss, but if it is a big hit, it also shows the type of the big hit state that is shifted by the big hit.

In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment having such basic performance, the game proceeds as follows. In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the ball is started from a non-electric support state, that is, a state in which the frequency of entering the ball into the second starting port 25 is low, so that the game is first performed so as to enter the ball into the first starting port 24. It is said. The player can adjust the firing intensity of the game ball by adjusting the rotation angle of the firing handle 9, and can hit the left and right sides of the central device 40. Since the first starting port 24 allows the game ball released into the game area 21 on the left side of the central device 40 to enter, in the non-electric support state, the game ball is released into the game area 21 on the left side. Is done. When a game ball enters the first starting port 24 and a big hit is determined, and as a result, a big hit is obtained, the state shifts to the big hit state. When the jackpot state is entered, the jackpot 28 is opened. Since the game ball released into the game area 21 on the right side of the central device 40 can enter the big winning opening 28, in the big hit state, a right-handed hit is performed to release the game ball into the game area 21 on the right side. Will be. When the jackpot state ends, the electric support state is set. In the electric support state, the frequency of entering the ball into the second starting port 25 is high, so that the ball enters the second starting port 25 and the normal symbol operating gate 27 for opening the second starting port 25. The game is played. Since the game ball released into the game area 21 on the right side can enter both the second starting port 25 and the normal symbol operating gate 27, right-handed hitting is performed in the electric support state. Then, when the electric support state ends, it becomes a non-electric support state, so it is returned to left-handed.

<Display contents of the effect display device 41>
In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the production is performed as the game progresses as described above. As one of the effects, the effect display devices 40 and 41 perform a display effect of displaying various images on the display screen. For example, in the effect display devices 40 and 41, various effects (hereinafter referred to as "symbol variation effect") are performed in association with the variation display (symbol variation game) of the first special figure or the second special figure. That is, the effect display is synchronized with the start timing of the variation display (symbol variation game) of the special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol) displayed on the first special symbol display unit or the second special symbol display unit. In the devices 40 and 41, the symbol variation effect is started, and the symbol variation effect is ended in synchronization with the end timing of the variation display of the special symbol.

As described above, the effect display devices 40 and 41 can be arranged in a vertically continuous state. In this state, the display screens of the effect display devices 40 and 41 are displayed in one display area (hereinafter, "" It can also be used as a "concatenated display area"). FIG. 4 shows an example of the symbol variation effect. In this symbol variation effect, the identification symbol is displayed in a variable manner. In the above-mentioned connected display area, a predetermined number (three) of variable display areas for variablely displaying the identification symbols are arranged in a predetermined direction (left-right direction in this embodiment), and the identification symbols are arranged in each variable display area. It is displayed fluctuatingly with. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4A, the identification symbol is varied and displayed by moving in a predetermined direction (from top to bottom in this embodiment). At this time, the identification symbol is variably displayed across the two effect display devices 40 and 41.

As the identification symbol, seven kinds of symbols designed from the numbers "1" to "7" are adopted. The identification symbol may be another symbol as long as it can be identified by the player. For example, a character other than a number such as an alphabet may be designed as a design, or a character other than a character may be used as a design.

The identification symbols to be variablely displayed in each variable display area are not all stopped and displayed at the same time, but are stopped and displayed in a predetermined order. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4B, the identification symbol is first stopped and displayed in the variable display area on the left side, and then the identification symbol is stopped and displayed in the variable display area on the right side. Finally, the identification symbol is stopped and displayed in the variable display area in the middle.

In this embodiment, when the result of the jackpot determination is wrong, an identification symbol different from the identification symbol stopped and displayed in the other variation display area is stopped and displayed in at least one of the fluctuation display areas. (It will be stopped and displayed at the wrong place). FIG. 4C shows a state in which the stop display is displayed at different intervals. On the other hand, when the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot, the same identification symbol is stopped and displayed in all the variable display areas (stopped and displayed in doublets). FIG. 4D shows how the identification symbol, which is a design of "1", is stopped and displayed with doublet. Further, when the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot, the doublet is displayed as a stop, so that the same identification symbol appears in the left variable display area and the right variable display area as shown in FIG. 4 (b). When the stop is displayed, a reach state is formed in which if the same identification symbol is finally displayed as a stop, it becomes doublet.

It should be noted that the identification symbol to be stopped and displayed when the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot may be any identification symbol of a predetermined specific mode, and it is not always necessary to have a combination (doublet) consisting of the same identification symbol. No. For example, it may be an identification symbol composed of a specific combination. Specific examples thereof include "1", "2", "3", "A", "B", and "C".

Further, as shown in FIG. 4, when the identification symbol is variablely displayed, it is variablely displayed across the effect display devices 40 and 41, whereas when it is stopped and displayed, the effect display device 40 is displayed. , 41 is stopped and displayed so as to fit on the display screen of one of the effect display devices. Therefore, it is possible to weaken the impression given to the player by the stop-displayed identification symbol. In particular, since the stop display is displayed so as to fit in the display screen of the lower effect display device 41, the impression can be further weakened. By doing so, the impression of the predetermined promotion effect to be executed after that can be relatively enhanced. The promotion effect will be described in detail later.

In this embodiment, the identification symbol that is stopped and displayed differs depending on whether the jackpot state is a normal jackpot state or a probability variation jackpot state. FIG. 5 shows a normal jackpot symbol corresponding to the normal jackpot state and a probability variation jackpot symbol corresponding to the probability variation jackpot state, respectively. As shown in FIG. 5, as a normal jackpot symbol, doublet with a design of "1", "2", "4" or "6" is set, and as a probabilistic jackpot symbol, "3" and "5". Or, doublet is set as a design of "7". Further, the identification symbol corresponds to the normal jackpot symbol so that the player can easily distinguish whether it is the identification symbol corresponding to the normal jackpot symbol or the identification symbol corresponding to the probabilistic jackpot symbol. The symbol and the identification symbol corresponding to the probabilistic jackpot symbol are colored in different colors. In the example shown in FIG. 5, the identification symbols "1", "2", "4", and "6" corresponding to the normal jackpot symbols are colored in silver, and the identification symbols corresponding to the probabilistic jackpot symbols "3". "5" and "7" are colored in gold.

As described above, the result of the jackpot determination is displayed not only on the first special figure display unit or the second special figure display unit described above, but also on the effect display devices 40 and 41. However, the effect display devices 40 and 41 have a larger display area than the first special figure display unit and the second special figure display unit, and the result of the jackpot determination is also the first special figure display unit and the second special figure display unit. Since the effect display devices 40 and 41 are displayed more easily for the player than the figure display unit, the player usually plays the game while watching the symbol variation effect of the effect display devices 40 and 41.

A-3. Control circuit configuration:
FIG. 6 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 the control, a lamp control board 226 that controls the light emission of the lamp under the control of the sub control board 220, and a payout control board 240 that controls the rental and payout of the game ball. 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 (CPU 201, 221 231, etc.) that executes various logical calculations and calculation calculations, a ROM (ROM 202, 222, 232, etc.) that stores various programs and data executed by the CPU, and a program. Various peripheral LSIs such as a RAM (RAM 203, 223, 233, etc.) in which the CPU stores temporary data at the time of execution, an input / output circuit, and the like are connected to each other by a bus.

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 gate sensor 27s for detecting a game ball passing through a normal symbol operating gate, a large winning opening sensor 28s for detecting a game ball entering the large winning opening 28, 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 gate sensor 27s, the grand prize opening sensor 28s, etc., the detection signal is input. The command corresponding to the sensor is output 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 starting port solenoid 26m for causing the opening / closing door 26 provided in the second starting port 25 to perform an opening / closing operation (for keeping the second starting port 25 in an open state and a closed state). Further, a large winning opening solenoid 29m (for opening and closing the large winning opening 28) for opening and closing the opening / closing door 29 provided in the large winning opening 28 is connected. 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.

An image / audio control board 230, a lamp control board 226, and the like 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, a command for designating an output image or output sound is 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, "" By transmitting a command for designating the light emission pattern of the various lamps 5a to 5c), the game is produced.

The image / audio control board 230 includes a VDP 234, an image ROM 235, and an audio ROM 236 in addition to the CPU 231, ROM 232, and RAM 233. 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 235, 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 236, 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").

The main control board 200 is connected to the payout control board 240, and the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 is connected to the first start port sensor 24s, the second start port sensor 25s, the gate sensor 27s, the grand prize opening sensor 28s, and the like. When the detection signal of the game ball is received, a payout command instructing the payout control board 240 to pay out the game ball is output. Upon receiving this payout command, the payout control board 240 controls to pay out the game ball.

Further, on the payout control board 240, a ball lending button 245 (not shown in FIG. 1) provided on the upper plate portion 7, a card unit 60 juxtaposed with the pachinko machine 1, and a payout device 247 for paying out game balls. Etc. are connected. When the ball lending button 245 is operated, this signal is transmitted to the card unit 60 via the payout control board 240. The card unit 60 drives the payout motor 248 of the payout device 247 to lend the game ball while communicating data with the payout control board 240.

The launch control board 260 is connected to the payout control board 240, and the launch control board 260 is connected to the launch motor 262 for launching the game ball and a touch switch for detecting that the player is touching the launch handle 9. A launcher unit 261 having 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. Game control processing:
Under such a configuration, the following game control is performed. FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing a rough flow of a game control process performed by the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 as a 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 msec). Hereinafter, the game 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. 7, 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, various commands to be transmitted to various control boards such as the sub control board 220 and the payout control board 240 are stored in the output buffer secured in the RAM 203. In the output process (S100), the various commands stored in the output buffer are output 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 248 to pay out the game balls. It becomes.

<Random number update process>
The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 subsequently performs a random number update process (S110). In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, as described above, the jackpot determination and the normal figure hit determination are performed based on a predetermined determination random number. Specifically, the jackpot determination is performed based on the "big hit determination random number", and the normal figure hit determination is performed based on the "normal map hit determination random number". Further, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, a plurality of types of jackpot states can be executed, and when the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot, the type of jackpot state is determined based on the "big hit type random number". It is determined. The variation display of the special symbol in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment is performed based on the variation pattern, and this variation pattern is selected based on the “variation pattern selection random number”. Further, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, if the result of the jackpot determination is incorrect, it is determined based on the "reach random number" whether or not to reach the reach state in the symbol variation effect executed by the effect display device 41. do. In the random number update process (S110), these random numbers are updated. It should be noted that these random numbers are updated not only in the random number update process (S110) 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). May be good. 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 (S120) such as a start port. In the start port sensor detection process (S120), the start port 24 and the second start port 25 are reached based on the detection signals from the first start port sensor 24s, the second start port sensor 25s, the grand prize opening sensor 28s, and the like. It is determined whether or not the game ball of is entered. Then, when it is determined that the game ball has entered, a payout command including the number of game balls to be paid out according to the entry is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. When the payout command is stored in the output buffer, it is output to the payout control board 240 in the next output process (S100). The payout control board 240 that has received the payout command pays out the game ball.

Further, in the start port sensor detection process (S120), it is determined whether or not the game ball has passed through the normal symbol operating gate 27 based on the detection signal from the gate sensor 27s. As a result, when it is determined that the game ball has passed 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.

Further, in the start port sensor detection process (S120), it is determined whether or not the game ball has entered the first start port 24 based on the detection signal from the first start port sensor 24s. As a result, when it is determined that the game ball has entered 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 big hit determination random number, the big hit type random number, the fluctuation pattern selection random number, and the reach 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.

Here, the variation display (symbol variation game) of the first special figure is performed based on the jackpot determination random number, the jackpot type random number, and the variation pattern selection random number among the random numbers acquired as the first special figure hold. In addition, the effect (design variation effect) performed according to the variation display of the first special figure is based on the jackpot determination random number, the jackpot type random number, the variation pattern selection random number, and the reach random number acquired as the first special figure hold. Will be done. Therefore, when the first special figure hold is stored, even if the fluctuation display based on the first special figure hold has not been started (even if the fluctuation start condition is not satisfied), the first special figure hold It is possible to determine the mode of the variation display and the effect (the symbol variation game and the symbol variation effect based on the first special figure hold) based on the above. For example, whether or not the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed when the variation display based on the first special figure hold is performed even before the variation display based on the first special figure hold is performed, and the reach state. It is possible to determine whether or not the reach effect executed in is performed. Such a determination is called a preliminary determination, and in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the first special figure hold is stored, a preliminary determination is made for the first special figure hold, and the preliminary determination result is obtained. Is stored in association with the first special figure hold. In this way, when the first special figure hold and the pre-determination result for the first special figure hold are stored, the pre-determination result command indicating the pre-determination result is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. The pre-determination result command stored in the output buffer in this way is transmitted to the sub-control board 220 in the next output process (S100). By doing so, the sub-control board 220 can execute various effects based on the preliminary determination result of the first special figure reservation. If the game ball has not entered 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 is prior. No judgment is made.

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 start port 25 based on the detection signal from the second start 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 reserved second special figures has reached the upper limit of four. Then, if the number of the second special figure hold has not reached four, the big hit determination random number, the big hit type random number, the fluctuation pattern selection random number, and the reach 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. After storing the second special figure hold in this way, the same preliminary determination as described above is performed for the second special figure hold, and the preliminary determination result is stored in association with the second special figure hold. In this way, when the second special figure hold is stored and the pre-determination result for the second special figure hold is stored, the pre-determination result command indicating the pre-determination result is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. The pre-determination result command stored in the output buffer in this way is also transmitted to the sub-control board 220 in the next output process (S100). By doing so, the sub-control board 220 can execute various effects based on the preliminary determination result of the second special figure reservation. If the game ball has not entered the second starting port 25, or if the number of second special figure reservations has already reached four, the new second special figure reservation is not memorized and is prior. No judgment is made.

<Normal operation processing>
The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 subsequently performs a normal operation process (S130). In this normal operation process (S130), a process of varyingly displaying the normal symbol or shifting to the normal symbol hit state is performed. In the normal operation process (S130) of this embodiment, the normal operation status is set in four stages of 1 to 4, and the process to be executed according to the set normal operation status is selected. For example, when the normal operation status is 1, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation start condition of the normal symbol is satisfied, and when it is determined that the normal operation status is satisfied, the normal symbol fluctuation standby process for starting the fluctuation display is selected, and the normal operation is performed. When the status is 2, the normal symbol in the variable display is stopped and displayed, and the normal operation process is selected. When the normal operation status is 3, the normal symbol is confirmed and the normal symbol is confirmed and displayed. If this is the case, the normal symbol confirmation process for shifting to the normal figure hit state is selected, and when the normal operation status is 4, the normal symbol electric accessory process that opens and closes the opening / closing door 26 with the transition to the normal figure hit state. Is selected. After any of the selected processes is executed, the normal operation process (S130) is terminated. That is, the same process is repeated every time the normal operation process (S130) is executed until the normal operation status is switched.

The normal operation status is set to 1 as the initial value. Therefore, the normal map fluctuation standby process is executed at first. In the normal figure fluctuation standby process, first, it is determined whether or not the normal figure hold is stored in the above-mentioned normal figure hold storage area. If the normal map hold is not stored, the normal map change standby process is terminated. That is, it is in a standby state until the holding of the normal figure is stored. On the other hand, when the Fuzu hold is stored, the earliest stored Fuzu hold is read out. Then, the normal figure hit determination is performed based on the read normal figure hold (random number for the normal figure hit determination). As a result of the normal symbol hit determination, if it is a normal symbol hit, the normal symbol hit symbol is stored as a symbol (stop symbol) to be stopped and displayed in 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. After storing the result of the fluctuation display of the normal symbol in this way, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is set and the fluctuation display of the normal symbol is started. 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. After that, the normal operation status is set to 2 and the normal operation standby process is terminated so that the process during the normal operation change is executed in the next normal operation process (S130).

When the normal operation status is set to 2, the above-mentioned processing during fluctuation of the normal map is executed. In this processing during fluctuation of the normal map, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation time of the normal symbol during the fluctuation display has elapsed. As a result, if the fluctuation time has not elapsed, the processing during the fluctuation of the normal map is terminated as it is. That is, the processing during the fluctuation of the normal map is repeated until the fluctuation time elapses. Then, when the fluctuation time elapses, the normal symbol being displayed in the fluctuation display is stopped and displayed in a manner stored in advance. That is, if the result of the normal figure hit judgment is the normal figure hit, the LED on the left of the normal figure display unit is turned on (the symbol per normal figure is stopped and displayed), and the result of the normal figure hit judgment is off. If there is, the LED on the right side of the normal figure display is turned on (the off-design is stopped and displayed). After the normal symbol is stopped and displayed in this way, the final display time of the normal symbol is set, and the final display of the normal symbol is started. Then, the normal operation status is set to 3 so that the normal symbol determination process is executed in the next normal operation process (S130), and the process during the change of the normal figure is terminated.

When the normal operation status is set to 3, the above-mentioned normal symbol confirmation process is executed. In this normal symbol confirmation process, it is determined whether or not the confirmation display time set in the above-mentioned normal symbol change processing has elapsed. As a result, if the confirmation display time has not elapsed, the normal symbol confirmation process is terminated as it is. That is, this normal symbol confirmation process is repeated until the confirmation display time elapses. Then, when the confirmed display time elapses, 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 (lighting of the LED on the left of the normal symbol display unit). As a result, when the stopped-displayed normal symbol is an out-of-print symbol, the normal symbol operation status is returned to 1 so that the normal symbol fluctuation standby process is executed in the next normal operation process (S130). On the other hand, when the normal symbol displayed as stopped is a symbol per normal symbol, the opening pattern (opening count, opening time, closing time, etc.) of the second starting port 25 in the normal symbol hitting state is set. After that, it shifts to the normal drawing state. After that, the special operation status is set to 4 so that the normal electric accessory process is executed in the next normal operation process (S130), and the normal symbol determination process ends.

When the normal operation status is set to 4, the above-mentioned normal electric accessory processing is executed. In this ordinary electric accessory processing, 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 normal drawing hit state is terminated. After that, the special operation status is set to 4 so that the normal electric accessory process is executed in the next normal operation process (S130), and the normal symbol determination process ends.

Further, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, as described above, either the electric support state or the non-electric support state is selectively set. This electric support state and non-electric support state are realized as follows.

That is, in the electric support state, the probability that the result of the normal figure hit judgment will be the normal figure hit (probability of hitting the normal figure) is higher than that in the non-electric support state, and the fluctuation time of the normal symbol (normal figure fluctuation time) is shorter. , The opening time of the second starting port 25 in the normal drawing state 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 1/100 (a random number of 1/100 of the random numbers hit by a normal figure that can be acquired as a hold of a normal figure is set. (As per the normal figure), the normal figure fluctuation time is set to 20 seconds, and the opening time of the second starting port 25 in the normal figure hit state is set to 0.3 seconds (0.1 seconds × 3 times opening). On the other hand, when the electric support state is set, the probability of hitting the normal figure is set to 99/100 (99/100 of the random numbers for determining the normal figure that can be acquired as holding the normal figure). Random numbers are used per normal map), the normal map fluctuation time is set to 1 second, and the opening time of the second starting port 25 in the normal map hit state is set to 4.5 seconds (1.5 seconds x 3 times open). ..

<Special operation processing>
The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 subsequently executes the special operation process (S140). In the special operation process (S140), a process of varyingly displaying a special symbol (first special figure or second special figure) or shifting to a jackpot state is performed. In the special operation process (S140) of this embodiment, the special operation status is set in four stages of 1 to 4, and the process to be executed according to the set special operation status is selected. That is, when the special operation status is 1, it is determined whether or not the change start condition of the special symbol is satisfied, and when it is determined that the change start condition of the special symbol is satisfied, the special symbol change standby process for starting the variation display of the special symbol is selected. , When the special operation status is 2, the special symbol changing process for stopping and displaying the special symbol being displayed is selected, and when the special operation status is 3, the special symbol confirmation process for displaying the special symbol is confirmed. When selected and the special operation status is 4, the special figure electric accessory process for opening and closing the opening / closing door 29 with the execution of the special figure hit game is selected. After any of the selected processes is executed, the special operation process (S140) is terminated. That is, the same process is repeated every time the special operation process (S140) is executed until the special operation status is switched.

<Special symbol standby processing>
The initial value of the special operation status is 1, and in this case, the above-mentioned special symbol standby process is performed. As described above, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the second special figure hold is preferentially digested over the first special figure hold. Therefore, in the special symbol standby process, it is first determined whether or not there is a second special symbol hold. If there is a second special figure hold, the second special figure jackpot determination process is performed. In the second special figure jackpot determination process, the jackpot determination random numbers (big hit determination random numbers, jackpot type random numbers, fluctuation pattern selection random numbers, reach random numbers) stored first in the second special figure hold are read out. Then, the jackpot determination is performed based on the jackpot determination random number included in the read second special figure hold.

If there is no second special figure hold, it is determined whether or not there is a first special figure hold. If there is a first special figure hold, the first special figure jackpot determination process is performed. In the first special figure jackpot determination process, the jackpot determination random number (big hit determination random number, jackpot type random number, variation pattern selection random number, reach random number) stored first is read out. Then, the jackpot determination is performed based on the jackpot determination random number included in the read first special figure hold. If there is no first special symbol hold, the special symbol standby process is terminated.

Here, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, as described above, the gaming state related to the probability of being determined to be a jackpot in the jackpot determination is "the probability of being determined to be a jackpot in the jackpot determination is low (probability of 1/299). It is set to "a low probability state (which is)" or "a high probability state (which has a probability of 1/50) of being judged as a big hit in the big hit judgment". 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, the random number of 1/299 of the big hit determination random numbers that can be acquired as the first special figure hold or the second special figure hold is set as the big hit, and the high probability state is set. If so, a random number of 1/50 of the jackpot determination random numbers that can be acquired as the first special figure hold or the second special figure hold is set as the jackpot.

When the second special symbol jackpot determination process or the first special symbol jackpot determination process is completed, the type of symbol to be stopped and displayed in the current special symbol variation display (symbol variation game) is selected based on the result of the jackpot determination. NS. If the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot, the jackpot symbol corresponding to the jackpot is stopped and displayed, and if the result of the jackpot determination is a miss, the missed symbol corresponding to the miss is stopped and displayed. In particular, when the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot, the jackpot symbol corresponding to the type of jackpot is stopped and displayed. In addition, a plurality of types of these jackpot symbols and missed symbols are prepared, and a plurality of types of jackpot symbols corresponding to the types of jackpots are also prepared. For this reason, even if the special symbol that is stopped and displayed is confirmed, it is difficult to identify which result corresponds to the symbol, and as a result, the symbol variation effect executed by the effect display device 41. Attracts more attention. The ROM 202 of the main control board 200 stores in advance the result of the jackpot determination and the symbol selection table corresponding to the jackpot type, and the special symbol to be stopped and displayed is selected according to the symbol selection table. Then, the jackpot symbol selected as the symbol to be stopped and displayed and the missed symbol are stored in the stop symbol storage area secured in the RAM 203.

When the symbol to be stopped and displayed is selected, the variation pattern of the variation display (symbol variation game) of the special symbol is subsequently selected. As described above, the fluctuation pattern is the time (variation time) from when the special symbol (first special figure or second special figure) starts the fluctuation display to when it is stopped and displayed. Information (variation pattern ID) for distinguishing from the fluctuation pattern of is attached. In the process of selecting the fluctuation pattern, the fluctuation pattern selection table (not shown) is referred to. The variation pattern selection table is a table in which variation pattern selection random numbers are assigned to a plurality of variation patterns (variation pattern ID, variation time). In the process of selecting the variation pattern, in such a variation pattern selection table, the variation pattern corresponding to the variation pattern selection random number read out as the first special figure hold or the second special figure hold this time is determined as the current variation pattern. .. Therefore, the probability that each variation pattern is selected is determined by the ratio of the random numbers assigned to each variation pattern among the obtainable variation pattern selection random numbers.

In addition, the variable pattern selection table to be referred to is not determined only by the result of the jackpot determination, but also the type of special symbol (first special figure or second special figure), the currently set gaming state, and the jackpot state. The variation pattern selection table corresponding to various game progress situations such as the type of the game, the number of the first special figure hold and the second special figure hold stored, is selected. By doing so, it becomes possible to select a variation pattern corresponding to various game progress situations.

After selecting the fluctuation pattern, the fluctuation display of the special symbol is started. Then, the variation pattern selected this time, the result of the jackpot determination, the variation pattern designation command indicating the type of the jackpot state and the presence / absence of reach are stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. The variation pattern specification command stored in the output buffer in this way is output to the sub-control board 220 in the next output process (S100). As described above, since the variation pattern corresponding to various game progress states is selected as the variation pattern, the sub-control board 220 that has received the variation pattern designation command has a pattern with an effect pattern corresponding to various game progress states. Variable effects can be executed. In addition, 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. Then, after updating the special operation status to 2, the special symbol standby process is terminated so that the process during the special figure change is performed in the next special operation process.

<Processing during special figure fluctuation>
When the variation display of the special symbol is started and the special operation status is updated to 2, the above-mentioned processing during the variation of the special symbol is performed. In the special figure change processing, it is determined whether or not the change end timing has come. That is, it is determined whether or not the time from the start of the variation display of the special symbol has reached the variation time selected in the special symbol standby process. If it is not the change end timing, the process during special figure change is terminated as it is in order to continue the change display of the special symbol. On the other hand, when the fluctuation end timing is reached, the symbol selected in the special symbol standby process is stopped and displayed. For example, if the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot, the jackpot symbol selected in the special symbol standby process is stopped and displayed, and if the result of the jackpot determination is incorrect, it is selected in the special symbol standby process. Stops and displays the out-of-order symbol. Then, the confirmation display of the symbol is started, and the confirmation display time for confirming the special symbol is set. After that, the special operation status is updated to 3 so that the special symbol determination process is performed in the next special operation process, and then the process during the change of the special figure is terminated.

<Special symbol confirmation process>
When the special operation status is updated to 3, the special symbol confirmation process for confirming the special symbol is performed as described above. In the special symbol confirmation process, it is determined whether or not the confirmation display time set in the special symbol change processing has elapsed. As a result, if the confirmed display time has not elapsed, the special symbol confirmation process is terminated as it is in order to continue the confirmed display.

When the confirmed display time elapses, it is determined whether or not the symbol displayed as a stop (confirmed display) is a jackpot symbol, and if it is a jackpot symbol, processing is performed toward the start of the jackpot state. For example, the opening pattern (opening number of times, opening time, closing time, etc.) of the big winning opening 28 in the big hit state is set. After that, the jackpot state start command indicating that the jackpot state has been started toward the sub control board 220 is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. The jackpot state start command stored in the output buffer in this way is output to the sub control board 220 in the next output process (S100). When the jackpot state start command is stored in the output buffer, it is determined whether or not it is the next high probability state, and if it is the high probability state, the low probability state is set. Then, the game state designation command indicating that the game state is a low probability state is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. The game state specification command stored in the output buffer in this way is output to the sub control board 220 in the next output process (S100). When the game state specification command is stored in the output buffer, the special operation status is updated to 4 so that the special electric accessory process is performed in the next special operation process. Then, the fluctuation stop command indicating that the symbol variation game is completed is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. The fluctuation stop command stored in the output buffer is output to the sub-control board 220 in the next output process (S100). When the fluctuation stop command is stored in the output buffer, the special symbol confirmation process ends.

In the above, the flow when the symbol displayed as a stop is a big hit symbol has been explained, but when the symbol displayed as a stop (confirmed display) is an off symbol, it is first determined whether or not it is in the electric support state. judge. As a result of the determination, if it is in the electric support state, it is determined whether or not the end condition of the electric support state is satisfied. That is, every time the symbol variation game is executed, 1 is subtracted from the value of the electric support count counter indicating the remaining number of executions of the electric support state, and when the value of the electric support count counter becomes 0, the electric support state ends. It is determined that the condition is satisfied. When the end condition of the electric support state is satisfied, the electric support state is ended and the non-electric support state is set. Then, a game state designation command indicating that the game state is a non-electric support state is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. The game state specification command stored in the output buffer in this way is output to the sub control board 220 in the next output process (S100). After storing the game state specification command in the output buffer, or if the end condition of the electric support state is not satisfied, or if it is already in the non-electric support state, it is special to return to the standby state of the symbol variation game. Update the operation status to 1. Then, the fluctuation stop command indicating that the symbol variation game is completed is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. The fluctuation stop command stored in the output buffer is output to the sub-control board 220 in the next output process (S100). When the fluctuation stop command is stored in the output buffer, the special symbol confirmation process ends.

<Special electric accessory processing>
When the special operation status is updated to 4, as described above, the special electric accessory process for opening and closing the large winning opening 28 is performed along with the transition to the big hit state. In the special electric accessory processing, first, it is determined whether or not the above-mentioned start condition of the round game (hereinafter, also referred to as “round start condition”) is satisfied. In this embodiment, the round start condition is that the jackpot state has started for the first round game, and for the second and subsequent round games, a predetermined time has passed since the immediately preceding round game was completed. The elapse is a condition for starting the round. When this round start condition is satisfied, the round game is started, so the large winning opening 28 is opened. Then, the round game start command indicating that the round game has started is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. The round game start command stored in the output buffer is output to the sub control board 220 in the next output process (S100).

After storing the round game start command in the output buffer, or if it is not determined that the round start condition is satisfied, whether or not the round game end condition (hereinafter, also referred to as "round end condition") is satisfied. To judge. As described above, the round end condition is that nine game balls have entered the large winning opening 28 (9 counts) or 30 seconds have passed. If the round end condition is not satisfied, the special electric accessory processing is terminated as it is. On the other hand, when the round end condition is satisfied, the round game ends, so the large winning opening 28 is closed and the round game end command indicating that the round game has ended is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. The round game end command stored in the output buffer in this way is output to the sub control board 220 in the next output process (S100). After storing the round game end command in the output buffer, 1 is subtracted from the value of the round counter indicating the remaining number of times the round game is executed. Then, it is determined whether or not the value of the round counter becomes 0. If the value of the round counter is not 0, the special electric accessory processing is terminated as it is in order to continue the jackpot state.

When the value of the round counter is 0, the jackpot state ends, so the process for ending the jackpot state is executed. In this embodiment, the jackpot state end command indicating that the jackpot state has ended is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. The jackpot state end command stored in the output buffer in this way is output to the sub control board 220 in the next output process (S100). After storing the jackpot state end command in the output buffer, if the current jackpot state is the probability variation jackpot state, set the high probability state and the electric support state, and if it is the normal jackpot state, set the low probability state and the electric support state. .. Then, the game state designation command indicating the game state after the setting is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. The game state designation command stored in the output buffer in this way is output to the sub control board 220 in the next output process (S100). After storing the game state specification command in the output buffer, the special operation status is updated to 1 in order to return to the standby state of the symbol variation game, and then the special electric accessory processing is terminated.

<Holding number processing>
The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 subsequently performs the hold number processing (S150). In this hold number processing (S150), the number of the first special figure hold stored in the first special figure hold storage area and the number of the second special figure hold stored in the second special figure hold storage area. Is read and the hold number transfer command indicating these numbers is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. The hold number transmission command stored in the output buffer in this way is also output to the sub-control board 220 in the next output process (S100). By doing so, the sub-control board 220 displays various effects based on these numbers, such as displaying the reserved symbols corresponding to the number of the first special figure hold and the number of the second special figure hold on the effect display device 41. Can be executed. When the hold number processing is completed, the game control processing is terminated.

In this way, the game control process is executed on the main control board 200, and as a result, the game progresses. Then, in the sub control board 220, the effect is executed as the game progresses, based on various commands received from the main control board 200.

C. Production control processing:
FIG. 8 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 msec). 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 (S200). 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 (S200), 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 (S210). 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. 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. 9 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. 9, when the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 receives the pre-determination result command, it performs a pre-effect which is an effect based on the pre-determination result. For example, an image of a character or the like corresponding to the pre-judgment result may be displayed on the effect display device 41, or a mode of a hold symbol to be displayed in the first hold display area or the second hold display area of the effect display device 41 may be used as the pre-determination result. It may be the corresponding mode. It should be noted that the pre-determination effect does not have to be performed all the time when the pre-determination result command is received, and may be performed when a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, when a predetermined execution lottery is won).

Further, as shown in FIG. 9, when the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 receives the hold number transmission command, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 receives the same number of hold symbols as the first special figure hold number and the second special figure hold number indicated by this command. It is displayed in the first hold display area and the second hold display area of the effect display device 41. It is not necessary to always display both the number of reserved 1st special figures and the number of reserved 2nd special figures. In, the number of 1st special figure hold is displayed, and the 2nd special figure hold number is displayed in the non-electric support state where right-handed hitting is performed, that is, in the state where the game of the 2nd special figure is performed. May be good.

Further, as shown in FIG. 9, when the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 receives the variation pattern designation command, the symbol variation effect (identification symbol) is accompanied by the variation display of the special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol). (Including the variable display of) is started.

The ROM 222 of the sub-control board 220 stores an execution pattern of the symbol variation effect corresponding to the variation pattern. Therefore, when the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 receives the variation pattern designation command, it selects the symbol variation effect corresponding to the variation pattern indicated by the variation pattern designation command, and executes the symbol variation effect. By doing so, the symbol variation effect is executed according to the variation display of the special symbol.

When the fluctuation stop command is received during the execution of the symbol variation effect described above, the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 ends the symbol variation effect (stops and displays the identification symbol). Since the identification symbol may be displayed in a manner capable of suggesting (or notifying) the result of the jackpot determination to the player, it does not need to be completely stopped and displayed, for example, it is displayed so as to oscillate. Alternatively, the information indicated by the identification symbol (for example, the numerical information of "1" to "7") may be deformed while being maintained.

Further, as shown in FIG. 9, when the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 receives the jackpot state start command, the jackpot state effect indicating that the jackpot state is in progress is started. For example, at the timing when the jackpot state is started, a fanfare effect indicating the start of the jackpot state is executed, and a moving image (so-called movie) indicating that the jackpot state is in progress is started to be displayed.

When the round game start command is received during the jackpot state, the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 starts a round game effect (for example, superimposed on the jackpot state effect) indicating that the round game is in progress. For example, an effect indicating the number of round games in the running jackpot state (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 state end command is received, the big hit state effect is ended.

Further, as shown in FIG. 9, when the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 receives the game state designation command, the effect corresponding to the set game state is started. For example, the identification symbols 41a, 41b, 41c and their background images may be displayed in a mode (color, shape, etc.) corresponding to the game state, or the remaining number of times of electric support may be displayed when the electric support state is set. Start the production to do.

D. Promotion production:
As described above, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the effect display devices 40 and 41 can be displayed in a variable manner, and the identification symbols corresponding to the result of the jackpot determination can be stopped and displayed. Further, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the probability variation jackpot is obtained as a result of the jackpot determination, the probability variation jackpot symbol is not stopped and displayed from the beginning, but the normal jackpot symbol is once stopped and displayed, and then the probability variation is achieved. It is possible to execute a promotion effect to switch to a jackpot symbol. FIG. 10 shows a state in which the promotion effect is executed and the final effect symbol is displayed in the promotion effect.

In FIG. 10A, the identification symbols are variably displayed across the effect display devices 40 and 41. Then, when the stop display is displayed, as shown in FIG. 10B, the stop display is performed so as to fit in the lower effect display device 41. Therefore, the impression of the stop-displayed identification symbol is weakly suppressed. In FIG. 10B, the doublet of the design of the normal jackpot symbol "1" is stopped and displayed. From this state, as shown in FIG. 10 (c), a promotion expectation effect is executed in which the player is expected to switch to the probabilistic jackpot symbol.

In the promotion expected effect, the identification symbols that normally constitute the jackpot symbol are displayed across the effect display devices 40 and 41. That is, since the state in which the stop display is displayed on one of the effect display devices 40 and 41 is switched to the state in which the display is displayed across both effect display devices 40 and 41, the impression of the promotion expected effect is relative. Has been enhanced. As a result of this promotion expectation effect, if promotion is not performed, as shown in FIG. 10D, the display is stopped as it is. On the other hand, in the case of promotion, the promotion effect is executed. As described above, when the normal jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed, the promotion expected effect is executed after that, and then the final symbol is stopped and displayed. Therefore, the stop display of the normal jackpot symbol before the promotion expected production can be regarded as a temporary stop display, and the stop display after the re-variation (after the promotion expected production) can be regarded as the main stop display.

In the promotion effect, as shown in FIG. 10 (e), first, the movable member 45 arranged below the effect display devices 40 and 41 is upward toward the normal jackpot symbol in the front view of the effect display devices 40 and 41. Along with moving to, the normal jackpot symbol also moves upward, which is the moving direction of the movable member 45. Then, the normal jackpot symbol that moves upward is not displayed so as to be discharged from the upper part of the effect display devices 40 and 41 (FIG. 10 (f)). By doing so, the movable member 45 can produce the normal jackpot symbol as if it were ejected to the outside of the effect display devices 40 and 41.

Not limited to the method described above, if the normal jackpot symbol moves in the direction in which the movable member 45 moves and is erased, it seems that the normal jackpot symbol is ejected to the outside of the effect display devices 40 and 41 by the movable member 45. Can be produced. Therefore, if the movable member 45 moves in the direction of the normal jackpot symbol in the front view of the effect display devices 40 and 41, and the normal jackpot symbol moves in the direction in which the movable member 45 moves, the movable member 45 moves. The movable member 45 and the normal jackpot symbol may be moved in different directions.

After the normal jackpot symbol is no longer displayed, the finalized effect symbol including the probabilistic jackpot symbol is displayed while moving downward from the upper part of the effect display devices 40 and 41, and the movable member 45 also moves downward to which the confirmed effect symbol moves. Moving. By doing so, it is possible to produce the final effect symbol as if it were displayed instead of the normal jackpot symbol that is no longer displayed, and to produce the movable member 45 to be pushed back by the appearance of the final effect symbol. Can be done. The movable member 45 that moves downward returns to the original position, and the finalized effect symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed when it descends to the central portion of the lower effect display device 41.

Not limited to the method described above, if the movable member 45 moves in the direction in which the final effect symbol moves, the movable member 45 can be pushed back by the appearance of the final effect symbol. Therefore, in the front view of the effect display devices 40 and 41, the final effect symbol is displayed while moving from the direction in which the normal jackpot symbol is no longer displayed toward the movable member 45, and the direction in which the final effect symbol moves. If the movable member 45 is configured to move, the probabilistic effect symbol and the movable member 45 may move in different directions.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the normal jackpot symbol is switched to the probabilistic jackpot symbol, the effect display devices 40 and 41 are moved toward the outside of the display screen frame and erased from the display screen in the front view of the effect display devices 40 and 41. After that, the probability change jackpot symbol is displayed. Since promotion is performed by such a novel production, it is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

Here, the finalized production symbol will be described. FIG. 11 shows an outline of the finalized effect symbol. As shown in FIG. 11, the final effect symbol has a specific privilege symbol, a special symbol (corresponding to the special image of the present invention), and a special additional symbol (corresponding to the special additional image of the present invention). The finalized effect symbol may have at least a specific privilege symbol and a special symbol, may not have a special additional symbol, or may have another symbol.

The specific privilege symbol is a probabilistic jackpot symbol consisting of a design of "7". This specific privilege symbol is stored in the image ROM 235 as three-dimensional data. Therefore, it is possible to display it so as to rotate.

The special symbol is a symbol that indicates to the player that he / she has been promoted. This special symbol is stored in the image ROM 235 as two-dimensional moving image data. In this moving image data, a moving image in which a special symbol is deformed is stored. In the example shown in FIG. 11, the special symbol has a substantially square columnar main body portion as a core, and corner portions extending in a predetermined direction (upward in this embodiment) from both sides of the main body portion. With the passage of time, the corners of this special symbol extend in a predetermined direction (obliquely upward in this embodiment), and the special symbol as a whole becomes V-shaped. In this way, by transforming the design into a V-shape, it is possible to dynamically produce the promotion.

The special additional symbol is a symbol displayed together with the special symbol. This special symbol is stored in the image ROM 235 as two-dimensional still image data. In the example shown in FIG. 11, the character "GOLD SEVEN" representing the color and character of the specific privilege design is designed.

These specific privilege symbols, special symbols, and special additional symbols are drawn in separate layers. FIG. 12 shows a layer on which each symbol is drawn. As shown in FIG. 12, when drawing the finalized effect symbol, it is divided into four layers, layer A, layer B, layer C, and layer D, from the back side. In layer A, a background image is drawn, then a special symbol is drawn in layer B, then a specific privilege symbol is drawn in layer C, and finally a special additional symbol is drawn in layer D. Therefore, the finalized effect symbol can be displayed in front of the background image. In addition, the specific privilege symbol is displayed in front of the special symbol. Therefore, the specific privilege symbol can be emphasized more than the special symbol. In addition, the special additional symbol is displayed in front of the specific privilege symbol, but the height of the special additional symbol is lower than the specific privilege symbol (about one-third in this embodiment), so that it is in front of the specific privilege symbol. Even if it is displayed as, it does not cover the entire specific privilege pattern.

FIG. 13 shows a state after the finalized effect symbol is displayed in the promotion effect. Here, for the sake of simplification of the explanation, the background image will be omitted. In FIG. 13, the appearance of the finalized effect symbol changing is shown in the upper part, and below that, how each of the specific privilege symbol, the special symbol, and the special additional symbol is changed while the finalized effect symbol is changing. It is shown whether it changes to. Incidentally, the display content of FIG. 13 (a) corresponds to a specific example of the display content of FIG. 10 (h) described above.

First, the specific privilege symbol moves slightly downward from the state displayed in the central portion of the lower effect display device 41, and when the direction is changed upward so as to bounce, the specific privilege symbol moves to the upper effect display device 40 as it is. Then, when it reaches the central portion of the upper effect display device 40, a stop display is displayed. In this way, by moving the specific privilege symbol upward and stopping the display when the specific privilege symbol is moved upward, it is possible to arouse the uplifting feeling of the player due to the promotion. The specific privilege symbol is moving while rotating in the left-right direction, and it rotates exactly once before the stop display is displayed. In this way, since the specific privilege symbol is rotated as well as simply moved, the player's attention to the specific privilege symbol can be increased.

The special symbol also moves slightly downward from the state displayed in the center of the lower effect display device 41 and turns upward so as to bounce, but moves upward when it returns to the original position. Is finished. In addition, the corners of this special design extend diagonally upward from both sides of the main body. In this way, by extending the corners of the special symbol upward, it is possible to fuel the uplifting feeling of the player due to the promotion. In the special symbol, the corners extend diagonally upward, and finally, the entire special symbol forms a V shape. In this V-shaped state, it is displayed large across the two effect display devices 40 and 41.

The special additional symbol moves slightly downward from the state displayed at the bottom of the specific privilege symbol, turns upward so as to bounce, and stops when it reaches the center of the lower effect display device 41. Is displayed.

By performing these changes at the same time, the finalized effect symbol changes as shown in the upper part of FIG. In FIG. 13A, first, the specific privilege symbol, the special symbol, and the special additional symbol are displayed in the central portion of the lower effect display device 41 in a state where at least a part thereof overlaps with each other. At this time, since the specific privilege symbol is displayed in front of the special privilege symbol, the specific privilege symbol can be emphasized. Furthermore, a special additional symbol is displayed in front of the specific privilege symbol, and the promotion is even more flashy.

After that, when the finalized effect symbol moves slightly downward and changes direction upward so as to bounce, the corner portion of the special symbol extends in a predetermined direction (upward in this embodiment), and the specific privilege symbol becomes a special symbol. Moves in the predetermined direction (upward in this embodiment) in which the corners of the above extend. In this way, by moving the specific privilege symbol upward as the corners rise, it is possible to synergistically fuel the uplifting feeling of being promoted.

Further, as described above, the variable display identification symbol is stopped and displayed so as to fit in one of the two effect display devices 40 and 41 (in this embodiment, the lower effect display device 41). On the other hand, the finalized effect symbol is displayed across the two effect display devices 40 and 41, so that it is displayed larger than the normal jackpot symbol that is stopped and displayed before promotion. In this way, after promotion, the design is displayed in a large size across the two effect display devices 40 and 41, so that a more powerful effect can be realized.

Further, while the normal jackpot symbol before promotion is stopped and displayed on the lower effect display device 41 of the two effect display devices 40 and 41, the probability change jackpot symbol (specific privilege symbol) after promotion is Finally, the effect display device 40 on the upper side is stopped and displayed. For this reason, it is possible to give an impression of promotion even by the difference in the height position where the stop display is displayed, and as a result, it is possible to inspire an uplifting feeling of being promoted.

It should be noted that the above-mentioned finalized effect symbol may be displayed not only when it is promoted but also when the probabilistic jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed without being promoted. In this way, it is possible to fuel the uplifting feeling of shifting to the probabilistic jackpot state. Further, regardless of whether or not the jackpot symbol is a probabilistic jackpot symbol, it may be displayed when the jackpot symbol is simply stopped and displayed. It is possible to fuel the uplifting feeling of shifting to the jackpot state.

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, and those skilled in the art can use it. Improvements based on the knowledge usually possessed by those skilled in the art can be added as appropriate to the extent that they can be easily replaced.

In the above embodiment, as the game machine, the pachinko machine 1 that gives the 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 is applied. Explained. The present invention is not limited to this, and the present invention can be applied to a type of gaming machine that gives a game benefit in a form different from that of “paining a gaming ball”. For example, when a game ball enters various entrances, data indicating the amount of profit (magnitude of game value) corresponding to the entry is stored, thereby providing a profit (game) in the 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.

In the above embodiment, the gaming machine has been described as a pachinko machine, but it may be a so-called slot machine.

<Game machine extracted from the examples>
The following gaming machines can be extracted from the above examples.

<Game machine A1>
A gaming machine that grants at least the first privilege and a second privilege that is more advantageous to the player than the first privilege.
Variable display means for displaying the identification symbol in a variable manner,
When the identification symbol is displayed in a specific mode, a privilege granting means for granting a privilege corresponding to the specific mode and
A promotion effect executing means capable of executing a promotion effect of switching to the display in the specific mode corresponding to the second privilege after the identification symbol is displayed in the specific mode corresponding to the first privilege.
With
The promotion effect executing means is a gaming machine characterized in that, as the promotion effect, a predetermined special image is displayed together with a specific privilege symbol which is an identification symbol of the specific aspect corresponding to the second privilege.

According to such a gaming machine, as a promotion effect, not only the identification symbol after promotion is displayed, but also a predetermined special image is displayed, so that it is possible to inspire an uplifting feeling of being promoted. As a result, it becomes possible to enhance the interest of the game.

<Game machine A2>
The gaming machine described in the gaming machine A1.
The promotion effect executing means is a gaming machine characterized by deforming the special image.

According to such a gaming machine, since the special image is deformed, it is possible to attract attention to the special image and raise the player's interest in the promotion effect, and as a result, it is possible to enhance the interest of the game. It becomes.

<Game machine A3>
The gaming machine described in the gaming machine A2.
The promotion effect executing means is a gaming machine characterized in that the special image is deformed so as to extend in a predetermined direction.

According to such a gaming machine, a novel effect of deforming a special image so as to extend in a predetermined direction is performed, so that it is possible to enhance the interest of the game. In particular, when the special image is deformed so as to extend upward, it is possible to inspire an uplifting feeling of being promoted, and as a result, it is possible to further enhance the interest of the game.

<Game machine A4>
The gaming machine described in the gaming machine A3.
The promotion effect executing means is a gaming machine characterized in that the special image is deformed so as to extend in a predetermined direction, and the specific privilege symbol is moved in a predetermined direction in which the special image is extended.

According to such a gaming machine, since the specific privilege symbol moves in a predetermined direction in which the special image extends, it is possible to realize an integrated effect of the specific privilege symbol and the special image. In particular, when the special image is deformed so as to extend upward and the specific privilege symbol also moves upward, it is possible to synergistically arouse the uplifting feeling of the player due to the promotion.

<Game machine A5>
The gaming machine described in any one of the gaming machine A2 and the gaming machine A4.
The promotion effect executing means is a gaming machine characterized by transforming the special image into a V shape.

According to such a gaming machine, the special image is transformed into a V-shape representing Victory, so that even a beginner player can easily understand that the state has become more advantageous. It is possible.

<Game machine A6>
A gaming machine described in the gaming machine A4 or the gaming machine A5.
The promotion effect executing means is a gaming machine characterized in that a special additional image that is not deformed is further displayed together with the deformed special image.

According to such a gaming machine, a novel effect is realized by the contrast between the special image that is deformed and the special additional image that is not deformed, and as a result, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

<Game machine A7>
The gaming machine described in the gaming machine A6.
The promotion effect executing means displays the special image on the back side of the specific privilege symbol, whereas the special additional image is displayed on the front side of the specific privilege symbol. ..

According to such a gaming machine, the deformed specific privilege symbol easily attracts the attention of the player, but on the other hand, if it is displayed in front of the specific privilege symbol, the visibility of the specific privilege symbol is significantly reduced. , By displaying it on the back side of the specific privilege symbol, it is possible to suppress the deterioration of the visibility of the specific privilege symbol. Further, since it is difficult to reduce the visibility of the specific privilege symbol for the special additional image that is not deformed, it is possible to display it on the front side of the specific privilege symbol and realize a well-balanced effect as a whole.

<Game machine A8>
The gaming machine described in any one of the gaming machine A1 and the gaming machine A7.
The two display units are arranged side by side in a continuous state,
While the variable display means causes the identification symbol to be displayed on one of the two display units in the specific mode before the promotion effect is executed.
The promotion effect executing means is a gaming machine characterized in that a symbol formed by the specific privilege symbol and the special image is displayed across two upper and lower display units.

According to such a gaming machine, the symbol displayed after promotion can be displayed larger than the identification symbol displayed before promotion. Therefore, by displaying the symbol displayed after promotion in a larger size, the pachinko machine is promoted. It is possible to inspire the player's uplifting feeling about things, and as a result, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

<Game machine A9>
The gaming machine described in the gaming machine A8.
While the variable display means causes the identification symbol to be displayed in the specific mode on the lower display unit of the two display units before the promotion effect is executed.
The promotion effect executing means is a gaming machine characterized in that the specific privilege symbol is displayed on the upper display unit of the two display units.

According to such a gaming machine, the identification symbol displayed on the lower display unit before promotion is switched to the specific privilege symbol after promotion, and is displayed on the upper display unit. It is possible to inspire the player's uplifting feeling, and as a result, it is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

<Game machine A10>
The gaming machine described in any one of the gaming machine A1 and the gaming machine A9.
In the promotion effect executing means, after the identification symbol is displayed in a specific mode corresponding to the first privilege, the identification symbol is moved toward the outside of the frame of the display screen and erased from the display screen, and then the identification symbol is specified. A gaming machine characterized by displaying a privilege pattern and the special image.

According to such a gaming machine, when the identification symbol is switched by the promotion effect, the identification symbol before promotion is excluded from the frame of the display screen, and the specific privilege symbol can be displayed instead. .. With such a novel production, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

<Game machine A11>
The gaming machine described in the gaming machine A10.
A movable member capable of moving toward the identification symbol displayed in the specific mode corresponding to the first privilege is provided in the front view of the display unit on which the identification symbol is displayed.
The promotion effect executing means moves the identification symbol to the movable member when the movable member moves toward the identification symbol after the identification symbol is displayed in a specific mode corresponding to the first privilege. A gaming machine characterized in that the specific privilege symbol and the special symbol are displayed after being moved in the same direction as the direction and erased from the display screen.

According to such a gaming machine, it is possible to produce the movable member so as to be pushed back to the original position by the specific privilege symbol appearing from the direction opposite to the direction in which the movable member appears. With such a novel production, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

<Game machine B1>
A gaming machine that grants at least the first privilege and a second privilege that is more advantageous to the player than the first privilege.
Variable display means for displaying the identification symbol in a variable manner,
When the identification symbol is displayed in a specific mode, a privilege granting means for granting a privilege corresponding to the specific mode and
A promotion effect executing means capable of executing a promotion effect of switching to the display in the specific mode corresponding to the second privilege after the identification symbol is displayed in the specific mode corresponding to the first privilege.
With
As the promotion effect, the promotion effect executing means displays at least a part of a specific privilege symbol, which is an identification symbol of the specific aspect corresponding to the second privilege, and a predetermined special image so as to overlap. A gaming machine featuring.

According to such a gaming machine, as a promotion effect, not only the identification symbol after promotion is displayed, but also a predetermined special image is displayed, so that it is possible to inspire an uplifting feeling of being promoted. As a result, it becomes possible to enhance the interest of the game. In addition, since the specific privilege symbol and the special image are displayed so that at least a part of them overlaps with each other, it is possible to perform a more integrated effect.

<Game machine B2>
The gaming machine described in the gaming machine B1.
The promotion effect executing means is a gaming machine characterized by deforming the special image.

According to such a gaming machine, since the special image is deformed, it is possible to attract attention to the special image and raise the player's interest in the promotion effect, and as a result, it is possible to enhance the interest of the game. It becomes.

<Game machine B3>
The gaming machine described in the gaming machine B2.
The promotion effect executing means is a gaming machine characterized in that the special image is deformed so as to extend in a predetermined direction.

According to such a gaming machine, a novel effect of deforming a special image so as to extend in a predetermined direction is performed, so that it is possible to enhance the interest of the game. In particular, when the special image is deformed so as to extend upward, it is possible to inspire an uplifting feeling of being promoted, and as a result, it is possible to further enhance the interest of the game.

<Game machine B4>
The gaming machine described in the gaming machine B3.
The promotion effect executing means is a gaming machine characterized in that the special image is deformed so as to extend in a predetermined direction, and the specific privilege symbol is moved in a predetermined direction in which the special image is extended.

According to such a gaming machine, since the specific privilege symbol moves in a predetermined direction in which the special image extends, it is possible to realize an integrated effect of the specific privilege symbol and the special image. In particular, when the special image is deformed so as to extend upward and the specific privilege symbol also moves upward, it is possible to synergistically arouse the uplifting feeling of the player due to the promotion.

<Game machine B5>
The gaming machine described in any one of the gaming machine B2 and the gaming machine B4.
The promotion effect executing means is a gaming machine characterized by transforming the special image into a V shape.

According to such a gaming machine, the special image is transformed into a V-shape representing Victory, so that even a beginner player can easily understand that the state has become more advantageous. It is possible.

<Game machine B6>
A gaming machine described in the gaming machine B4 or the gaming machine B5.
The promotion effect executing means is a gaming machine characterized in that a special additional image that is not deformed is further displayed together with the deformed special image.

According to such a gaming machine, a novel effect is realized by the contrast between the special image that is deformed and the special additional image that is not deformed, and as a result, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

<Game machine B7>
The gaming machine described in the gaming machine B6.
The promotion effect executing means displays the special image on the back side of the specific privilege symbol, whereas the special additional image is displayed on the front side of the specific privilege symbol. ..

According to such a gaming machine, the deformed specific privilege symbol easily attracts the attention of the player, but on the other hand, if it is displayed in front of the specific privilege symbol, the visibility of the specific privilege symbol is significantly reduced. , By displaying it on the back side of the specific privilege symbol, it is possible to suppress the deterioration of the visibility of the specific privilege symbol. Further, since it is difficult to reduce the visibility of the specific privilege symbol for the special additional image that is not deformed, it is possible to display it on the front side of the specific privilege symbol and realize a well-balanced effect as a whole.

<Game machine B8>
The gaming machine described in any one of the gaming machine B1 and the gaming machine B7.
The two display units are arranged side by side in a continuous state,
While the variable display means causes the identification symbol to be displayed on one of the two display units in the specific mode before the promotion effect is executed.
The promotion effect executing means is a gaming machine characterized in that a symbol formed by the specific privilege symbol and the special image is displayed across two upper and lower display units.

According to such a gaming machine, the symbol displayed after promotion can be displayed larger than the identification symbol displayed before promotion. Therefore, by displaying the symbol displayed after promotion in a larger size, the pachinko machine is promoted. It is possible to inspire the player's uplifting feeling about things, and as a result, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

<Game machine B9>
The gaming machine described in the gaming machine B8.
While the variable display means causes the identification symbol to be displayed in the specific mode on the lower display unit of the two display units before the promotion effect is executed.
The promotion effect executing means is a gaming machine characterized in that the specific privilege symbol is displayed on the upper display unit of the two display units.

According to such a gaming machine, the identification symbol displayed on the lower display unit before promotion is switched to the specific privilege symbol after promotion, and is displayed on the upper display unit. It is possible to inspire the player's uplifting feeling, and as a result, it is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

<Game machine B10>
The gaming machine described in any one of the gaming machine B1 and the gaming machine B9.
In the promotion effect executing means, after the identification symbol is displayed in a specific mode corresponding to the first privilege, the identification symbol is moved toward the outside of the frame of the display screen and erased from the display screen, and then the identification symbol is specified. A gaming machine characterized by displaying a privilege pattern and the special image.

According to such a gaming machine, when the identification symbol is switched by the promotion effect, the identification symbol before promotion is excluded from the frame of the display screen, and the specific privilege symbol can be displayed instead. .. With such a novel production, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

<Game machine B11>
The gaming machine described in the gaming machine B10.
A movable member capable of moving toward the identification symbol displayed in the specific mode corresponding to the first privilege is provided in the front view of the display unit on which the identification symbol is displayed.
The promotion effect executing means moves the identification symbol to the movable member when the movable member moves toward the identification symbol after the identification symbol is displayed in a specific mode corresponding to the first privilege. A gaming machine characterized in that the specific privilege symbol and the special symbol are displayed after being moved in the same direction as the direction and erased from the display screen.

According to such a gaming machine, it is possible to produce the movable member so as to be pushed back to the original position by the specific privilege symbol appearing from the direction opposite to the direction in which the movable member appears. With such a novel production, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

<Game machine C1>
A gaming machine that grants predetermined benefits based on the fulfillment of predetermined privilege granting conditions.
Variable display means for displaying the identification symbol in a variable manner,
When the identification symbol is displayed in a specific mode, a privilege granting means for granting a privilege corresponding to the specific mode and
When the identification symbol is displayed in the specific mode, it is provided with a privilege effect execution means for executing the specific effect.
The specific effect executing means is a gaming machine characterized in that, as the specific effect, a predetermined special image is displayed together with a specific privilege symbol which is an identification symbol of the specific aspect.

According to such a gaming machine, after the identification symbol is displayed in a specific mode, a specific effect is further executed, so that it is possible to further enhance the player's uplifting feeling that the privilege is given. Become.

<Game machine C2>
The gaming machine described in the gaming machine C1.
The specific effect executing means is a gaming machine characterized by deforming the special image.

According to such a gaming machine, since the special image is deformed, it is possible to attract attention to the special image and raise the player's interest in the specific production, and as a result, it is possible to enhance the interest of the game. It becomes.

<Game machine C3>
The gaming machine described in the gaming machine C2.
The specific effect executing means is a gaming machine characterized in that the special image is deformed so as to extend in a predetermined direction.

According to such a gaming machine, a novel effect of deforming a special image so as to extend in a predetermined direction is performed, so that it is possible to enhance the interest of the game. In particular, when the special image is deformed so as to extend upward, it is possible to inspire an uplifting feeling that the privilege is given, and as a result, it is possible to further enhance the interest of the game.

<Game machine C4>
The gaming machine described in the gaming machine C3.
The specific effect executing means is a gaming machine characterized in that the special image is deformed so as to extend in a predetermined direction, and the specific privilege symbol is moved in a predetermined direction in which the special image is extended.

According to such a gaming machine, since the specific privilege symbol moves in a predetermined direction in which the special image extends, it is possible to realize an integrated effect of the specific privilege symbol and the special image. In particular, when the special image is deformed so as to extend upward and the specific privilege symbol also moves upward, it is possible to synergistically fuel the uplifting feeling that the privilege is given.

<Game machine C5>
The gaming machine described in any one of the gaming machine C2 and the gaming machine C4.
The specific effect executing means is a gaming machine characterized by transforming the special image into a V shape.

According to such a gaming machine, since the special image is transformed into a V-shape representing Victory, it is possible to further arouse the feeling of exhilaration that the privilege is given.

<Game machine C6>
A gaming machine described in the gaming machine C4 or the gaming machine C5.
The specific effect executing means is a gaming machine characterized in that a special additional image that is not deformed is further displayed together with the deformed special image.

According to such a gaming machine, a novel effect is realized by the contrast between the special image that is deformed and the special additional image that is not deformed, and as a result, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

<Game machine C7>
The gaming machine described in the gaming machine C6.
The specific effect executing means is characterized in that the special image is displayed on the back side of the specific privilege symbol, whereas the special additional image is displayed on the front side of the specific privilege symbol. ..

According to such a gaming machine, the deformed specific privilege symbol easily attracts the attention of the player, but on the other hand, if it is displayed in front of the specific privilege symbol, the visibility of the specific privilege symbol is significantly reduced. , By displaying it on the back side of the specific privilege symbol, it is possible to suppress the deterioration of the visibility of the specific privilege symbol. Further, since it is difficult to reduce the visibility of the specific privilege symbol for the special additional image that is not deformed, it is possible to display it on the front side of the specific privilege symbol and realize a well-balanced effect as a whole.

<Game machine C8>
The gaming machine described in any one of the gaming machine C1 and the gaming machine C7.
The two display units are arranged side by side in a continuous state,
While the variable display means causes the identification symbol to be displayed on one of the two display units in the specific mode before the specific effect is executed.
The specific effect executing means is a gaming machine characterized in that a symbol formed by the specific privilege symbol and the special image is displayed across two upper and lower display units.

According to such a gaming machine, the content to be displayed as a specific effect can be displayed larger than the identification symbol displayed before the privilege effect is executed. Therefore, the content to be displayed as a specific effect should be displayed larger. Therefore, it is possible to inspire an uplifting feeling that the privilege is given, and as a result, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

<Game machine C9>
The gaming machine described in the gaming machine C8.
While the variable display means causes the identification symbol to be displayed in the specific mode on the lower display unit of the two display units before the specific effect is executed.
The specific effect executing means is a gaming machine characterized in that the specific privilege symbol is displayed on the upper display unit of the two display units.

According to such a gaming machine, the identification symbol displayed on the lower display unit before the execution of the specific effect is displayed on the upper display unit after the execution of the privilege effect, so that the privilege is given. It is possible to further arouse the excitement of things, and as a result, it is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

<Game machine C10>
The gaming machine described in any one of the gaming machine C1 and the gaming machine C9.
As the privilege, the privilege granting means can grant at least a predetermined first privilege and a second privilege that is more advantageous to the player than the first privilege.
The privilege effect executing means is a gaming machine characterized by executing the specific effect when the identification symbol is displayed in the specific mode corresponding to the second privilege.

According to such a gaming machine, when the second privilege that is advantageous to the player is given, the above-mentioned privilege effect is executed, so that the feeling of excitement that the privilege that is advantageous to the player is given is fueled. Is possible.

The above-mentioned gaming machines C1 to C10 are described as "a gaming machine in which an identification symbol is variablely displayed on the gaming machine, and when the identification symbol is displayed in a specific mode (for example, doublet), a predetermined privilege is given. For example, there is a pachinko machine, a slot machine, etc.) (for example, Patent Document 1). It is possible to solve the problem of "there was a problem that the feeling of exhilaration that the privilege was given could not be sufficiently fueled just by displaying it."

The present invention can be used for a gaming machine that imparts a plurality of types of benefits.

1 ... Pachinko machine (game machine), 40, 41 ... Production display device, 200 ... Main control board, 220 ... Sub control board, 230 ... Image / audio control board.

Claims (1)

A gaming machine that grants at least the first privilege and a second privilege that is more advantageous to the player than the first privilege.
A variable display means for displaying the identification symbol in a predetermined variable direction on the display area, and
A stop display means for displaying the identification symbol as a stop, and
When the identification symbol is stopped and displayed on the first specific symbol, the first privilege is given, and when the identification symbol is stopped and displayed on the second specific symbol, the second privilege is given.
The stop-displayed first specific symbol is moved in the direction opposite to the fluctuation direction, and the second specific symbol is displayed at the position of the moved first specific symbol to stop on the display area. It is provided with a promotion effect executing means capable of executing a promotion effect of switching the displayed identification symbol from the first specific symbol to the second specific symbol.
Prior to executing the promotion effect, the promotion effect executing means causes a part of a plurality of symbols forming the first specific symbol stopped and displayed in the display area in a direction opposite to the fluctuation direction. A gaming machine characterized in that it is possible to perform promotion expectations by moving it.

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