JP2021180996A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine that can increase the interest.SOLUTION: In a Pachinko game machine, during the execution of a read-ahead movable body performance, an image display area GH may be divided into a first display area and a second display area by the boundary portion created by a movable body K provided in front of the image display area GH. When the read-ahead movable body performance is executed, the display of the immediately preceding image in the first display area is restricted, while the display of the immediately preceding image in the second display area is not restricted. In a situation where the read-ahead movable body performance is executed during the display of the immediately preceding image, a part or all of the performance sound corresponding to the immediately preceding image is restricted when the read-ahead movable body performance is executed. The first display area and the second display area change with the operation of the movable body K.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 10

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

Conventionally, in a pachinko gaming machine, which is a kind of gaming machine, various effects are executed. Then, in such a gaming machine, by making it possible to change (customize) the mode of the production according to the operation of the operation means by the player, it is possible to execute the production in the mode desired by the player, and the player can perform the production. (For example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2016-182364

In recent years, it is expected that the interest of the player will be improved by further devising a gaming machine whose mode of production can be changed by operating the operating means.
An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest of a player.

A gaming machine that solves the above problems includes an effect executing means for executing an effect and an effect control means for controlling the effect executing means. In the effect, a first effect in which a movable body operates and information display are provided. There is a second effect of displaying specific information by means, the movable body is provided in front of the information display means, and during the execution of the first effect, the display area of the information display means is the movable body. The first display area may be divided into a second display area and a second display area depending on the boundary portion created by the above. In a situation where the first effect is executed during the execution of the second effect, the first effect is executed. Is executed, the display of the specific information of the second effect in the first display area is restricted, while the display of the specific information of the second effect in the second display area is not restricted. The second effect is an effect of displaying the specific information by the information display means and outputting the effect sound by the sound output means. In a situation where the first effect is executed during the execution of the second effect, the second effect is an effect. When the first effect is executed, a part or all of the effect sound of the second effect is restricted, and the first display area and the second display area are accompanied by the operation of the movable body. The gist is to change.

A gaming machine that solves the above problems includes an effect executing means for executing an effect and an effect control means for controlling the effect executing means. In the effect, a first effect in which a movable body operates and information display are provided. There is a second effect of displaying specific information by means, the movable body is provided in front of the information display means, and during the execution of the first effect, the display area of the information display means is the movable body. The first display area may be divided into a second display area and a second display area depending on the boundary portion created by the above. In a situation where the first effect is executed during the execution of the second effect, the first effect is executed. Is executed, the display of the specific information of the second effect in the first display area is restricted, while the display of the specific information of the second effect in the second display area is not restricted. The second effect is an effect of displaying the specific information by the information display means and outputting the effect sound by the sound output means. In a situation where the first effect is executed during the execution of the second effect, the second effect is an effect. When the first effect is executed, a part or all of the effect sound of the second effect is restricted, and in the first effect, the movable body operates and the first display of the information display means is performed. The gist is that it is a production that displays specific information in the area.

According to the present invention, it is possible to improve the interest of the player.

The perspective view which shows typically the pachinko machine. A front view schematically showing a game board. The figure which shows the operation of a movable body schematically. The block diagram which shows the electric composition of a pachinko machine. (A) to (d) are explanatory diagrams for explaining an example of the effect performed during the symbol variation game. (A) and (b) are explanatory views explaining an example of the operation mode of the look-ahead movable body effect. (A) to (d) are explanatory views illustrating an example of the display mode of the look-ahead movable body effect. Explanatory drawing explaining the effect adjustment function. An explanatory diagram illustrating an example of effect adjustment in the look-ahead movable body effect. (A) to (f) are explanatory views explaining a specific example of the execution mode of the look-ahead movable body effect.

Hereinafter, an embodiment embodied in a pachinko gaming machine will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 10.
As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the pachinko gaming machine 10 as a gaming machine is provided with a gaming board YB. A frame member (front frame) Y1 is arranged on the front surface of the game board YB. On the board surface of the game board YB, a game area YBa having a substantially circular shape when viewed from the front is defined. In the game area YBa, a game ball launched by the player operating the launch handle HD arranged on the front surface of the pachinko game machine 10 is guided down. Further, an effect display device 11 having an image display area GH for displaying an image is provided substantially in the center of the game area YBa. The image display area GH of the effect display device 11 is, for example, a liquid crystal display type display unit. The effect display device 11 displays various display effects using images, such as a symbol variation game using an effect symbol (decorative symbol). The effect display device 11 corresponds to an information display means for displaying information. In the following description, the symbol variable game may be abbreviated as a variable game.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a decorative lamp La that produces a light emitting effect. The decorative lamp La is arranged on a frame (for example, a front frame) constituting the pachinko gaming machine 10 or a gaming board YB. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a speaker (sound output unit) Sp that outputs various effect sounds such as sound effects and music to produce sound effects. The speaker Sp corresponds to a sound output means for outputting a directing sound.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with an effect button EBT, an upper button UBT, a lower button DBT, a left button LBT, and a right button RBT as operating means that can be operated by the player. In this embodiment, the effect button EBT, the upper button UBT, the lower button DBT, the left button LBT, and the right button RBT are arranged on the upper surface of the storage plate 22 for storing the game ball. The effect button EBT, the upper button UBT, the lower button DBT, the left button LBT, and the right button RBT are push button type. The effect button EBT, the upper button UBT, the lower button DBT, the left button LBT, and the right button RBT of this embodiment each have one operation unit. The operation unit is a portion where the player performs a pressing operation. The effect button EBT, the upper button UBT, the lower button DBT, the left button LBT, and the right button RBT correspond to operating means capable of a predetermined operation.

As shown in FIG. 2, in the game area YBa of the game board YB, a plurality of winning openings (entrance openings) into which a game ball can enter are arranged. The winning openings include a first starting opening 12, a second starting opening 13, and a large winning opening 14.

The first start port 12 is an entry port where the start condition of the variable game can be satisfied by the entry of the game ball. Further, the first starting port 12 is an entry port where the conditions for paying out the prize ball are satisfied by the entry of the game ball. In this embodiment, the first starting port 12 is located below the effect display device 11 and is always open so that a game ball can be inserted. A ball passage (not shown) for guiding the entered game ball to the back side of the game board YB is continuously provided in the first starting port 12, and the game ball entered in the first starting port 12 is detected in the ball passage. Means (starting sensor (switch) SE1 shown in FIG. 4) are arranged.

The second starting port 13 is an entry port where the starting condition of the variable game can be satisfied by the entry of the game ball. Further, the second starting port 13 is an entry port where the conditions for paying out the prize ball are satisfied by the entry of the game ball. In this embodiment, the second starting port 13 is located to the right of the first starting port 12. The second starting port 13 is closed so that a game ball cannot or is difficult to enter when a predetermined condition (winning of a normal symbol) is not satisfied. Then, when a predetermined condition (winning of a normal symbol) is satisfied, the second starting port 13 is opened so that a game ball can be entered or can be easily entered. The second starting port 13 receives power from an actuator (solenoid, motor, etc.) and opens. In this embodiment, the actuator that opens the second starting port 13 is the actuator AC1 shown in FIG. Further, a ball passage (not shown) for guiding the entered game ball to the back side of the game board YB is continuously provided in the second starting port 13, and the game ball entered in the second starting port 13 is connected to the ball passage. A means for detecting (starting sensor (switch) SE2 shown in FIG. 4) is provided. In this embodiment, the second starting port 13 is a starting port having an opening / closing member that opens / closes the ball entry port of the second starting port 13 and is operated by an actuator.

The large prize opening 14 is an entrance for which the conditions for paying out the prize ball are satisfied by the entry of the game ball. In this embodiment, the large winning opening 14 is located at the lower right of the effect display device 11. The large winning opening 14 is closed so that a game ball cannot be entered when a predetermined condition (winning of a special symbol) is not satisfied. Then, the large winning opening 14 is opened so that a game ball can be entered when a predetermined condition (winning of a special symbol) is satisfied. The large winning opening 14 receives power from an actuator (solenoid, motor, etc.) and opens. In this embodiment, the actuator that opens the large winning opening 14 is the actuator AC2 shown in FIG. In addition, a ball passage (not shown) that guides the entered game ball to the back side of the game board YB is continuously provided in the large winning opening 14, and the game ball that has entered the large winning opening 14 is detected in the ball passage. Means (count sensor (switch) CS shown in FIG. 4) are arranged.

Further, an actuating gate 18 is arranged in the game area YBa. In this embodiment, the actuating gate 18 is a region on the right side of the game area YBa, and is located above the second starting opening 13 and the large winning opening 14. The operating gate 18 is always open with an open gate opening 18a so that a game ball can enter. A means (gate sensor (switch) GS shown in FIG. 4) for detecting a game ball entering and passing through is provided at the gate opening 18a. The gate opening 18a of the operating gate 18 is an entrance where the starting condition of the variable game of the normal symbol using the normal symbol can be satisfied by the entry of the game ball. The second starting port 13 wins the winning lottery of the normal symbol performed by the game ball entering the operating gate 18, and the winning symbol of the normal symbol is derived in the variable game of the normal symbol, and then from the closed state. Operates to the open state.

In this embodiment, the first starting port 12, the second starting port 13, and the large winning opening 14 described above are ball-entry devices to be paid out by the entry of the game ball, and the entry of the game ball causes the prize ball to be paid out. The conditions for paying out the prize balls are satisfied. On the other hand, the actuating gate 18 is not an entry device for paying out the prize ball by entering the game ball, and even if the game ball enters, the condition for paying out the prize ball is not satisfied.

In this embodiment, the player adjusts the strength of the firing intensity of the firing handle HD to hit the game ball into the left region and the right region, and the first starting port 12 and the second starting port 13 are used. , It becomes possible to put a game ball into the large winning opening 14 or the operating gate 18. Specifically, when the game ball is launched by adjusting the firing intensity to be stronger (so-called right-handed), the game ball is easily guided down to the right area, and the second starting port 13 and the large winning opening. There is a possibility of entering the ball 14 or the operating gate 18. Since it is necessary to fire the game ball vigorously in order to reach the area on the right side, right-handed striking is performed by adjusting the firing intensity to the maximum strength or a strength slightly weaker than the maximum strength.

On the other hand, when the game ball is launched by adjusting the firing intensity to be weak (so-called left-handed), the game ball is likely to be guided down to the left region and may enter the first starting port 12. be. In addition, since it is not necessary to launch the game ball as vigorously as in the case of right-handed hitting, the strength of the left-handed ball is adjusted so that the launched game ball does not reach the right area. In this embodiment, a flow path of the game ball is formed by a game component such as a game nail so that the game ball cannot enter the first starting port 12 when hitting to the right. The game parts may be arranged so as to restrict entry into the first starting port 12 when a right-handed hit is made, or enter the first starting opening 12 as compared with when a left-handed hit is made. It may be arranged so that it is difficult to hit the ball (the probability of entering the ball is extremely low).

In this embodiment, the "left area" is an area located on the left side of the center line C that bisects the game area YBa to the left and right when the game board YB is viewed from the front. Further, in this embodiment, the "right region" is an region located on the right side of the center line C when the game board YB is viewed from the front. The game ball launched by operating the launch handle HD in the pachinko gaming machine 10 is guided by the launch passage 19 located on the left side when the game board YB is viewed from the front, and is located at the most downstream of the launch passage 19 to prevent reversion. It passes through the valve 20 and reaches the game area YBa. Therefore, the "left area" is also an area closer to the launch passage 19, and conversely, the "right area" is also an area away from the launch passage 19. Then, the game ball that is guided down in the left area passes through the left side of the effect display device 11 located in the game area YBa and heads for the out port 21 located at the lowermost part of the game area YBa. Further, the game ball that is guided down in the right area passes through the right side of the effect display device 11 located in the game area YBa and heads toward the out port 21.

Further, as shown in FIG. 3, the game board YB is provided with a movable body K. The movable body K is configured to be operable from the original position P1 to the movable arrival position P2. That is, the movable body K is a movable body that can operate at the original position P1 and the movable reaching position P2. The movable body K operates by receiving power from the effect actuator EA (shown in FIG. 4). The movable body K is provided in front of the effect display device 11. The original position P1 of the movable body K is above the effect display device 11. When the movable body K is located at the original position P1, the movable body K does not cover the effect display device 11 in the front view. The movable arrival position P2 of the movable body K is below the effect display device 11. When the movable body K is located at the movable reaching position P2, the movable body K does not cover the effect display device 11 in the front view. In this embodiment, when the movable body K operates from the original position P1 to the movable reaching position P2, a part of the movable body K covers a part of the effect display device 11 in the front view. At this time, the movable body K is adapted to cover the effect display device 11 so as to cross the effect display device 11 in the front view. That is, in this embodiment, the length of the movable body K in the left-right direction is longer than the length of the effect display device 11 in the left-right direction. In this embodiment, the effect execution device group is composed of the movable body K, the decorative lamp La, the speaker Sp, and the effect display device 11, and the effect execution device group corresponds to the effect execution means.

Further, the game board YB is provided with special symbol display devices 23a, 23b, hold display devices 24a, 24b, and a normal symbol display device 25, as shown in FIG. These display devices are located at a portion of the gaming board YB that can be visually recognized by the player when the pachinko gaming machine 10 is viewed from the front. For example, these display devices are arranged on a decorative member arranged in the game area of the game board YB, a corner decorative member of the game board YB, and the like.

The special symbol display devices 23a and 23b play a variable game using the special symbol, and the special symbol corresponding to the lottery result of the big hit lottery is derived in the variable game. The special symbol display device 23a is a display device that plays a variable game of the first special symbol, and the special symbol display device 23b is a display device that plays a variable game of the second special symbol. In the first special symbol and the second special symbol, a big hit lottery is performed when the start condition is satisfied, and the probability of winning the big hit lottery is the same. The first special symbol and the second special symbol have different types of jackpots determined when the jackpot lottery is won and the determination ratio of the same type of jackpots are different, so that the advantage of winning the jackpot lottery ( For example, the number of prize balls, the period of granting the ball entry rate improvement state, etc.) may be different. In the following description, when the first special symbol variable game and the second special symbol variable game are not distinguished, they may be simply referred to as a special symbol variable game.

When the start condition is satisfied, a special symbol variable game is played on the special symbol display device 23a or the special symbol display device 23b in order to derive the lottery result of the big hit lottery, and the special symbol derived in the variable game is played. A variable game for deriving the result according to the above is also performed in the effect display device 11 by using the effect symbol.

The special symbol display devices 23a and 23b are display devices provided with a light emitting body. In the special symbol variation game, an arbitrary combination of light emitters constituting the display device is derived as a special symbol. The special symbol includes a jackpot symbol derived when the jackpot lottery is won and a missed symbol derived when the jackpot lottery is not won. In this embodiment, the jackpot symbol includes a normal jackpot symbol and a specific jackpot symbol.

In this embodiment, the jackpot lottery is won, the jackpot symbol is derived in the variable game of the special symbol, and then the jackpot game according to the type of the derived jackpot symbol is generated. The jackpot game is performed a plurality of times, up to a predetermined number of rounds, in which a round game that allows a game ball to enter the big winning opening 14 is performed. When a jackpot game occurs, an opening time is set before the start of the first round game, and an opening effect indicating the start of the jackpot game is performed during the opening time. Further, when the big hit game is generated, the ending time is set when the final round game is completed, and the ending effect indicating the end of the big hit game is performed during the ending time.

The hold display device 24a is a display device that displays the number of variable games (starting hold number) of the first special symbol whose execution is suspended, and the hold display device 24b is a change of the second special symbol whose execution is suspended. It is a display device that displays the number of games (number of pending starts). The normal symbol display device 25 plays a variable game of the normal symbol using the normal symbol, and in the variable game of the normal symbol, the normal symbol corresponding to the lottery result of the winning lottery of the normal symbol is derived.

Next, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment has a probability variation function. The probability fluctuation function is a function that can give a probability fluctuation state (hereinafter referred to as "probability change state") that changes the winning probability of the big hit lottery from a low probability (normal probability) to a high probability. The probability change state is a gaming state that is advantageous for the player because it is easier to win the big hit lottery than the non-probability fluctuation state (hereinafter referred to as “non-probability change state”) in which the winning probability of the big hit lottery is low. .. The probabilistic state is given until, for example, the next big hit lottery is won.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment has a function of improving the ball entry rate. The ball entry rate improving function is a function capable of imparting a ball entry rate improvement state in which the entry rate of a game ball per unit time to the second starting opening 13 as a predetermined entry opening is improved. The ball entry rate improvement state is a so-called "electric support state" or "high base state". In the following description, a state in which the ball entry rate improvement state is not given may be referred to as a “non-ball entry rate improvement state”. The non-ball entry rate improvement state is a so-called "non-electric support state" or "low base state".

The ball entry rate improvement state can be realized, for example, by executing one control arbitrarily selected from the following four controls, or by executing a combination of a plurality of controls. The first control is a control for shortening the fluctuation time of the normal symbol, which shortens the fluctuation time of the fluctuation game of the normal symbol as compared with the state where the non-entry rate is improved. The second control is the probability fluctuation control of the normal symbol, which changes the probability of winning the winning lottery of the normal symbol (normal winning probability) with a higher probability than in the non-entry rate improved state. The third control is an opening time extension control in which the total opening time of the second starting port 13 based on winning the winning lottery of the normal symbol is made longer than in the non-entry rate improved state. As the opening time extension control, the number of times the second starting port 13 is opened based on the winning lottery of the normal symbol is increased as compared with the case where the non-entry rate is improved, and the winning lottery of the normal symbol is performed. It is preferable to execute at least one of the controls for making the opening time of the second starting port 13 based on the winning of the second starting port 13 longer than that in the non-ball entry rate improved state. The fourth control is a special symbol variation time shortening control that makes it easier for the variation time of the special symbol variation game (for example, the average variation time) to be shorter than in the non-entry rate improved state. When the fluctuation time shortening control of the special symbol is executed, the ball entry rate improvement state is the so-called "variation time shortening state".

The ball entry rate improvement state is, for example, until the next time the big hit lottery is won, or after the ball entry rate improvement state is granted until the specified upper limit number of times (for example, 100 times) of the special symbol variation game is executed, or. It will be awarded until the jackpot lottery is won before the specified upper limit is reached. In the case of the pachinko gaming machine 10 using the first special symbol and the second special symbol, the specified upper limit is the total number of variable games of the first special symbol and the variable game of the second special symbol.

In the following description, the game state in which the non-probability change state and the non-ball entry rate are improved is indicated as "low probability no time reduction", and the game state in which the non-probability change state and the ball entry rate is improved is "low probability". In some cases, "there is a time reduction" is indicated, and the gaming state in which the probability change state and the ball entry rate is improved is indicated as "there is a high probability reduction time". The pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment does not have a gaming state that is a probable change state and a non-ball entry rate improvement state.

In the pachinko gaming machine 10, after the jackpot game is completed, a gaming state according to the type of the jackpot symbol is given. Specifically, after the end of the jackpot game based on the normal jackpot symbol, the game state with low probability and shortening until the end of the variable game of the special symbol of the specified upper limit number or the next jackpot game is granted. Is given. On the other hand, after the end of the big hit game based on the specific big hit symbol, the game state with high accuracy and short time is given until the next big hit game is given. As described above, no low probability time reduction is a gaming state in which the probability change function does not operate, while the ball entry assist function and the time reduction function operate. In addition, the high probability time reduction is a gaming state in which the probability change function, the ball entry assist function, and the time reduction function all operate. That is, the high probability time reduction is a gaming state that is advantageous to the player as compared with the gaming state without the low probability time reduction in which the probability change function is activated because the probability change function is activated. Therefore, in this embodiment, the specific jackpot symbol is a jackpot symbol that is more advantageous to the player than the normal jackpot symbol.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is equipped with various boards including a main control board 30 and a sub control board 31, as shown in FIG.
The main control board 30 can write and read necessary data, a main control CPU 30a capable of executing a control operation in a predetermined procedure, a main control ROM 30b storing a control program of the main control CPU 30a, and the like. It has a main control RAM 30c and. Further, the main control board 30 has a random number generation circuit 30d.

The main control CPU 30a is adapted to input detection signals of various sensors SE1, SE2, CS, and GS. Further, the main control CPU 30a controls the display contents of various display devices (special symbol display devices 23a, 23b, hold display devices 24a, 24b, ordinary symbol display device 25, etc.) and operates the actuators AC1 and AC2. Control.

The information stored in the main control ROM 30b includes a main control program for executing a process related to the game, information for specifying a variation pattern (main variation pattern) of a special symbol, various determination values, and the like. As the main fluctuation pattern, it is possible to specify the fluctuation time (effect time) from the start of fluctuation of the special symbol to the derivation of the special symbol. The main fluctuation pattern can be classified into a main fluctuation pattern for jackpot fluctuation and a main fluctuation pattern for missed fluctuation. The jackpot fluctuation is an effect performed when the jackpot lottery is won, and the jackpot symbol is finally derived in the variable symbol game. The missed variation is an effect performed when the big hit lottery is not won, and the missed symbol is finally derived in the variable symbol game. Further, the various determination values include a jackpot determination value used for the jackpot lottery, a normal hit determination value used for the ordinary symbol hit lottery, and the like. Further, various information (random number value, timer value, flag, start hold number, etc.) that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10 are stored in the main control RAM 30c.

The main control CPU 30a updates the values of various software random numbers at predetermined control cycles (interrupt cycles), and executes a random number update process (software random number generation process) stored in the main control RAM 30c. The software random numbers include a jackpot symbol random number used when determining a jackpot symbol of a special symbol, a main variation pattern distribution random number used when distributing a main variation pattern, and the like. The random number generation circuit 30d generates a hardware random number by updating the value by 1 every cycle of the internal system clock (for example, 10 MHz) supplied from a clock circuit (not shown) mounted on the microprocessor. The hardware random numbers include a big hit random number used for a big hit lottery of a special symbol, a normal hit random number used for a winning lottery of a normal symbol, and the like.

The sub control board 31 is electrically connected to the main control board 30 so that control information is output from the main control board 30 in one direction. The sub-control board 31 includes a sub-control CPU 31a that can execute a control operation in a predetermined procedure, a sub-control ROM 31b that stores a control program of the sub-control CPU 31a, and a sub that can write and read necessary data. It has a control RAM 31c and.

The sub-control CPU 31a of the sub-control board 31 performs control according to the control information based on the control information output from the main control board 30. For example, when the main control CPU 30a starts a variable game of special symbols, in addition to controlling the display contents of the special symbol display devices 23a and 23b, the main control CPU 30a transmits control information instructing the start of the variable game to the sub-control CPU 31a. do. The sub-control CPU 31a that has received the control information controls the display content so that the effect display device 11 plays a variable game of the effect symbol. Further, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the lighting / non-lighting of various decorative lamps La provided on the frame of the pachinko gaming machine 10 and the gaming board YB, and controls the audio output of the speaker Sp. The effect of these decorative lamps La and the speaker Sp is performed according to the changing game of the effect pattern, or is performed when the control is in the standby state. The sub-control CPU 31a corresponds to the effect control means for controlling the effect execution device group. Further, the sub-control CPU 31a corresponds to a display control means for controlling the effect display device 11.

Further, the operation signals of the effect button EBT, the upper button UBT, the lower button DBT, the left button LBT, and the right button RBT are input to the sub control board 31, respectively. The effect button EBT, the upper button UBT, the lower button DBT, the left button LBT, and the right button RBT each have a built-in detection unit (not shown) for detecting the operation state. When the corresponding button is pressed, each detection unit outputs an operation signal that makes it possible to identify that the corresponding button has been operated. Each detection unit is, for example, a proximity sensor or a contact type switch capable of outputting an electric signal. The operation signal is a binary signal consisting of ON / OFF.

Further, the effect actuator EA is connected to the sub-control board 31. The sub-control CPU 31a is configured to be able to control the operation of the effect actuator EA. As described above, the effect actuator EA is a power source for the movable body K. The sub-control CPU 31a can control the operation of the movable body K by controlling the operation of the effect actuator EA. The sub-control CPU 31a corresponds to the movable body control means for controlling the movable body K.

Next, a process (normal process) performed by the main control CPU 30a of the main control board 30 to control the game will be described.
First, processing related to input of detection signals of game balls from various sensors SE1, SE2, CS, and GS (input processing (reception processing)) will be described.

When the main control CPU 30a inputs the detection signal from the start sensor SE1 by entering the first start port 12, the number of start hold of the first special symbol is less than the upper limit number (4 in this embodiment). Determine if there is. When the number of start hold of the first special symbol is less than the upper limit, the main control CPU 30a newly suspends the execution of the variable game of the first special symbol. After that, the main control CPU 30a rewrites by adding 1 to the number of start hold of the first special symbol, and controls the hold display device 24a so as to display the number of start hold after the addition. In this embodiment, the hold condition of the variable game of the first special symbol is established when the game ball is detected by the start sensor SE1 when the number of start hold of the first special symbol is less than the upper limit number.

Further, when the main control CPU 30a inputs the detection signal from the start sensor SE2 by entering the ball into the second start port 13, the number of start hold of the second special symbol is the upper limit number (4 in this embodiment). Determine if it is less than. When the number of start hold of the second special symbol is less than the upper limit, the main control CPU 30a newly suspends the execution of the variable game of the second special symbol. After that, the main control CPU 30a rewrites by adding 1 to the number of start hold of the second special symbol, and controls the hold display device 24b so as to display the number of start hold after the addition. In this embodiment, the hold condition of the variable game of the second special symbol is established when the game ball is detected by the start sensor SE2 when the number of start hold of the second special symbol is less than the upper limit number.

The main control CPU 30a does not add the number of start hold when the number of start hold has reached the upper limit. On the other hand, when the number of start hold is added, the main control CPU 30a outputs control information (such as a hold designation command) that can specify the number of start hold after the addition to the sub control board 31. The sub-control CPU 31a, which has input the control information that can specify the number of start hold, causes the effect display device 11 to display an image showing the number of start hold that can be specified from the information.

Further, when the game ball enters the ball less than the upper limit of the number of pending starts, the main control CPU 30a can acquire the values of various random numbers and specify the values of the acquired various random numbers. The random number information is stored in the main control RAM 30c. The random number information may be composed of random number values, or may be composed of information obtained by converting a random number value into other identifiable information. Further, when the main control CPU 30a stores random number information, the ball entry order (information storage order) of the game ball that triggered the acquisition of the random number value and the ball entry order of the game ball that was previously entered. (Information storage order) is stored in the main control RAM 30c so that it can be specified. When acquiring the value of the random number, the main control CPU 30a acquires the value of the jackpot random number from the random number generation circuit 30d, and acquires the value of the jackpot symbol random number and the value of the main variation pattern distribution random number from the main control RAM 30c. do.

When the main control CPU 30a newly stores the random number information, the control command (hereinafter referred to as "look-ahead command") can specify the content of the special symbol fluctuation game whose execution is newly suspended based on the acquired random number. (Shown) is generated and output to the sub-control board 31. In this embodiment, the content of the special symbol variable game that can be specified by the look-ahead command is whether or not the special symbol variable game that is newly suspended is a big hit.

Specifically, the main control CPU 30a determines in advance whether or not the newly acquired value of the jackpot random number is a value that wins the jackpot in the jackpot lottery. After that, the main control CPU 30a generates a look-ahead command so that the result of the big hit lottery can be specified based on the determination result. The jackpot lottery is a lottery executed when it is determined whether or not a variable game with a special symbol for which the starting condition is satisfied is a jackpot. The look-ahead command may be a control command capable of specifying the type of the main fluctuation pattern determined at the start of the fluctuation game of the special symbol whose execution is newly suspended.

Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs a gate passage command capable of identifying that the game ball has passed through the operating gate 18 to the sub control board 31 in the process when the detection signal from the gate sensor GS is input. Further, the main control CPU 30a is a process for storing a normal hold number (number of normal drawing games) and a process for acquiring various random numbers used for a normal winning lottery in the process when a detection signal from the gate sensor GS is input. I do. As for the normal hold number, an upper limit number (4 in this embodiment) is set as in the case of each start hold number of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. Therefore, when the normal hold number is less than the upper limit, the main control CPU 30a rewrites by adding 1 to the normal hold number, and also displays a normal symbol hold display device (not shown) so as to display the normal hold number after the addition. Control.

Further, the main control CPU 30a performs prize ball processing for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls in the processing when the detection signals from the start sensors SE1 and SE2 and the count sensor CS are input. In the prize ball processing, a payout designation command (payout signal) to be output to a payout control board (not shown) included in the pachinko gaming machine 10 is generated and output. The payout control board to which the payout designation command is input operates a ball payout device (not shown) included in the pachinko gaming machine 10, and pays out a predetermined number of game balls as prize balls.

Next, the process related to the execution of the special symbol variation game (special symbol variation process) for deriving the lottery result of the big hit lottery will be described. The main control CPU 30a executes the special figure variation processing every predetermined control cycle (for example, 4 ms).

In the special figure variation processing, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the start condition of the special symbol variation game is satisfied. In this determination, the main control CPU 30a determines that the start condition is satisfied when the special symbol variation game is not being executed and the jackpot game is not in progress, while the special symbol variation game is being executed or the jackpot is being hit. It is determined that the start condition is not satisfied when the game is in progress. Then, if the start condition is not satisfied, the main control CPU 30a ends the special figure variation process.

When the above-mentioned start condition is satisfied, the main control CPU 30a reads out the number of start hold of the second special symbol, and determines whether the read number of start hold is larger than zero. Then, when the number of pending starts of the second special symbol is larger than zero, the main control CPU 30a performs a predetermined process so as to start the variable game of the second special symbol. On the other hand, when the number of start hold of the second special symbol is zero, the main control CPU 30a reads the number of start hold of the first special symbol and determines whether the read number of start hold is larger than zero. Then, when the number of pending starts of the first special symbol is larger than zero, the main control CPU 30a performs a predetermined process so as to start the variable game of the first special symbol.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment is a specification in which the variable game of the first special symbol and the variable game of the second special symbol are not executed at the same time, and the variable game of the second special symbol is preferentially executed. In this embodiment, the start condition of the variable game of the second special symbol is satisfied when the start condition of the variable game of the special symbol is satisfied and the start hold number of the second special symbol is larger than zero. .. Further, the start condition of the variable game of the first special symbol is the case where the start condition of the variable game of the special symbol is satisfied and the number of pending starts of the second special symbol is zero, and the first special It holds when the number of pending starts of the symbol is larger than zero. When both the number of start hold of the first special symbol and the number of start hold of the second special symbol are zero, the main control CPU 30a can control to the standby state and specify that it is in the standby state. The control information (hereinafter referred to as a standby command) is output to the sub-control board 31.

When starting the variable game of the second special symbol, the main control CPU 30a subtracts 1 from the number of start hold of the second special symbol and rewrites the game, and displays the hold display device 24b so as to display the number of start hold after the subtraction. Control. Further, when the number of start hold is subtracted, the main control CPU 30a outputs control information (such as a hold designation command) capable of specifying the number of start hold after subtraction to the sub control board 31.

Next, the main control CPU 30a acquires the random number information stored first among the random number information stored in the main control RAM 30c.
The main control CPU 30a that has acquired the random number information compares the value of the big hit random number with the big hit determination value, and performs a big hit lottery. In the big hit lottery, the main control CPU 30a determines whether the big hit lottery (that is, when the special figure variation processing is executed) is in the probabilistic state or the non-probabilistic state based on the information that can specify the game state. , A big hit lottery is performed with different winning probabilities based on the judgment result. In this embodiment, the big hit determination process for determining the big hit is executed by the main control board 30 having the main control CPU 30a that performs the big hit lottery.

In the big hit lottery, the main control CPU 30a determines whether the value of the big hit random number acquired from the main control RAM 30c matches the big hit determination value. Then, when the value of the big hit random number and the big hit determination value match, the big hit lottery is won. When the big hit lottery is won, the main control CPU 30a performs the big hit process. Specifically, the main control CPU 30a determines the jackpot symbol of the special symbol based on the value of the jackpot symbol random number specified from the acquired random number information. This determined jackpot symbol becomes a fixed stop symbol derived in the variable game of the special symbol. The jackpot symbol of the special symbol is associated with the type of jackpot. Therefore, determining the jackpot symbol determines the type of jackpot.

Further, the main control CPU 30a selects the main fluctuation pattern from the main fluctuation patterns for jackpot fluctuation that can be selected when the jackpot is won, based on the value of the main fluctuation pattern distribution random number specified from the acquired random number information. decide.

Further, if the main control CPU 30a does not win the big hit lottery, the main control CPU 30a performs a loss process. In the detachment process, the main control CPU 30a determines the detached symbol of the special symbol. This determined out-of-order symbol becomes a definite stop symbol derived in the variable game of the special symbol. Further, the main control CPU 30a determines the main fluctuation pattern for the out-of-order fluctuation based on the value of the main fluctuation pattern distribution random number specified from the acquired random number information. When determining the main variation pattern for the out-of-reach variation, the main control CPU 30a determines either the main variation pattern with reach or the main variation pattern without reach.

When starting the variable game of the first special symbol, the main control CPU 30a performs the same control as the control of the second special symbol described above for the first special symbol. That is, the main control CPU 30a performs the subtraction of the start hold number of the first special symbol, the big hit lottery, and the big hit processing or the loss processing based on the result of the big hit lottery.

Further, the main control CPU 30a generates control information for instructing the sub control CPU 31a of the sub control board 31 to control the game effect based on the result of the above-mentioned processing as the process related to the execution of the variable game of the special symbol. Perform the processing. Various control information generated in the process is output to the sub-control CPU 31a at a predetermined timing by the command output process performed by the main control CPU 30a.

When starting a variable game with a special symbol, the main control CPU 30a generates a variable start command that can specify that the variable game is to be started as control information. The fluctuation start command also includes information that can identify the main fluctuation pattern determined in the jackpot processing or the miss processing described above. Further, when starting the variable game of the special symbol, the main control CPU 30a generates a special symbol command capable of specifying the special symbol as control information. Since the jackpot symbol of the special symbol corresponds to the type of jackpot, the type of jackpot can be specified by the special symbol command. Therefore, the special figure command is also control information that can specify whether or not the command is correct, and is also control information that can specify the type of jackpot.

Further, when the elapsed time from the start of the special symbol variation game reaches a predetermined variation time (time defined in the main variation pattern), the main control CPU 30a uses the special symbol variation game as control information. Generates a variable stop command that can be specified to terminate. When starting the special symbol variation game, the main control CPU 30a controls the display contents of the special symbol display device 23a or the special symbol display device 23b so as to start the variation of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. At the same time, start measuring the fluctuation time. Then, the main control CPU 30a displays the display contents of the special symbol display device 23a or the special symbol display device 23b so as to derive the determined special symbol when the fluctuation time defined in the determined main fluctuation pattern elapses. Control.

Next, the process relating to the progress of the jackpot game performed by winning the jackpot lottery will be described.
The jackpot game of this embodiment is composed of an opening accompanying the start of the jackpot game, a round game in which the jackpot 14 is opened, and an ending accompanying the end of the jackpot game. In other words, the jackpot game progresses step by step in the order of opening → round game → ending. Then, the main control CPU 30a has a big hit information generation process for generating control information (control command) instructing the sub control CPU 31a of the sub control board 31 to control the game effect as a process related to the progress of the big hit game, and a big prize. A jackpot game control process that opens and closes the mouth is performed. In the jackpot information generation process, the main control CPU 30a generates an opening command that can specify the start of the opening with the start of the opening, and outputs the opening command to the sub control board 31. Further, in the jackpot information generation process, the main control CPU 30a generates a round command that can specify the start of each round game with the start of each round game, and outputs the round command to the sub control board 31. Further, in the jackpot information generation process, the main control CPU 30a generates an ending command that can specify the start of the ending with the start of the ending, and outputs the ending command to the sub control board 31. Various control information generated in the jackpot information generation process is output to the sub control CPU 31a at a predetermined timing by the command output process performed by the main control CPU 30a.

Next, the processing related to the gaming state will be described.
In this process, the main control CPU 30a generates control information that can specify the game state as control information, and outputs the control information to the sub control board 31.

When the game state is set to no low probability time reduction, the main control CPU 30a generates a state 1 designation command as a state designation command that can specify that the game state is no low probability time reduction. Further, when the gaming state has a low probability time reduction, the main control CPU 30a generates a state 2 designation command as a state designation command that can specify that the gaming state has a low probability time reduction. Further, when the game state has a high accuracy time reduction, the main control CPU 30a generates a state 3 designation command as a state specification command capable of specifying that the game state has a high accuracy time reduction. Further, when the main control CPU 30a manages the granting period of the ball entry rate improved state by the number of fluctuations, it counts the number of times the variable game of the special symbol is executed, and when the end condition of the ball entry rate improved state is satisfied. Generates an end command as a state specification command that can specify the end of the ball entry rate improvement state.

In this embodiment, the generated state designation command is output to the sub-control CPU 31a when the power is turned on (when the power is restored) and when the gaming state changes. For example, when the game state after the end of the big hit game is set to have a high accuracy time reduction, the state 3 designation command is output to the sub-control CPU 31a with the end of the big hit game. The state designation command is not limited to the illustrated control information, and may be set for each game state that needs to be recognized by the sub-control CPU 31a.

Next, the process related to the execution of the variable game of the ordinary symbol (the ordinary map variation process) for deriving the lottery result of the ordinary winning lottery will be described.
In the normal figure variation process, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the start condition of the normal symbol variation game is satisfied. In this determination, the main control CPU 30a determines that the start condition is satisfied when the normal symbol variation game is not being executed and the normal symbol hit game is not in progress, while the normal symbol variation game is being executed. Alternatively, it is determined that the start condition is not satisfied when the hit game of the normal symbol is in progress. Then, if the start condition is not satisfied, the main control CPU 30a ends the normal diagram variation process.

When the above-mentioned start condition is satisfied, the main control CPU 30a reads the normal hold number and determines whether the read normal hold number is larger than zero. Then, when the normal hold number is larger than zero, the main control CPU 30a performs a predetermined process so as to start the fluctuation game of the normal symbol. On the other hand, when the number of hold normally is zero, the main control CPU 30a ends the normal figure fluctuation process.

When starting a variable game of a normal symbol, the main control CPU 30a is rewritten by subtracting 1 from the normal hold number. Then, the main control CPU 30a acquires the random number information stored first among the random number information (normally hit random numbers) stored in the main control RAM 30c. Then, the main control CPU 30a compares the value of the normal hit random number specified from the acquired random number information with the normal hit determination value, and performs a normal hit lottery. The pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment has a function of improving the ball entry rate. Therefore, when the probability fluctuation control of the normal symbol is configured to be executed in the normal hit rate improved state, the main control CPU 30a in the normal hit lottery is in the normal hit rate improved state or is not entered. A normal winning lottery is performed with a winning probability that differs depending on whether the ball rate is improved.

In this embodiment, the winning probability in the non-ball entry rate improved state is set to zero (normally no hit), and the winning probability in the ball entry rate improved state is set to 100% (no loss). The winning probability of the ordinary winning lottery can be defined by the ratio of the number of values (ordinary winning determination value) to be won in the ordinary winning to the possible numerical value of the ordinary winning random number.

Returning to the explanation of the normal hit variation process, in the normal hit lottery, the main control CPU 30a determines whether the value of the normal hit random number acquired from the main control RAM 30c matches the normal hit determination value. Then, when the value of the normal hit random number and the normal hit determination value match, the normal hit lottery is won. When the ordinary winning lottery is won, the main control CPU 30a performs the ordinary winning process. In the normal hit processing, the main control CPU 30a determines the hit symbol of the normal symbol and also determines the fluctuation pattern of the normal symbol that can specify the fluctuation time of the fluctuation game of the normal symbol. The winning symbol of the determined normal symbol becomes the fixed stop symbol derived in the fluctuation game of the ordinary symbol. On the other hand, if the main control CPU 30a does not win the normal winning lottery, the main control CPU 30a normally performs a loss processing. In the normal deviating process, the main control CPU 30a determines the deviated symbol of the normal symbol and the variation pattern of the normal symbol. The determined out-of-order symbol of the normal symbol becomes the definite stop symbol derived in the variable game of the ordinary symbol.

Then, the main control CPU 30a causes the normal symbol display device 25 to execute the normal symbol fluctuation game and changes according to the decision result in the normal hit processing or the normal loss processing performed based on the lottery result of the normal hit lottery. After the lapse of time, the winning symbol of the normal symbol or the missing symbol of the normal symbol is derived. Further, when the main control CPU 30a has won the normal hit lottery, the normal hit game is generated after the end of the normal symbol variation game. In the normal hit game, the second starting port 13 is opened in a predetermined opening pattern, so that a permissible state for allowing the game ball to enter is controlled.

Next, various processes executed by the sub-control CPU 31a of the sub-control board 31 will be described based on the effect control program. When the sub-control CPU 31a inputs control information from the main control CPU 30a, the sub-control CPU 31a executes various processes according to the control information.

First, the effect symbol variation processing will be described.
In the effect symbol variation process, when the sub-control CPU 31a receives the special symbol command, the sub-control CPU 31a determines the combination of the effect symbols to be derived in the effect symbol variation game based on the special symbol designated by the special symbol command. In the following description, the combination of the effect symbols is abbreviated as a symbol combination.

When the jackpot symbol of the special symbol is designated, the sub-control CPU 31a determines the jackpot symbol combination according to the type of the jackpot symbol of the special symbol. Further, when the out-of-order symbol of the special symbol is specified, the sub-control CPU 31a determines the symbol combination to be derived in the variation game of the effect symbol based on the main variation pattern specified from the variation start command. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 31a determines the combination of out-of-print symbols including the reach-forming symbol when the main variation pattern of out-of-reach variation is specified. Further, when the main variation pattern of the out-of-order variation is specified, the sub-control CPU 31a determines the outlier symbol combination that does not include the reach forming symbol.

In this embodiment, in the effect symbol variation game, a combination of three columns of effect symbols consisting of a left column, a middle column, and a right column is derived as a result of the effect symbol variation game. In this embodiment, the identification information constituting the symbol combination is composed of a design imitating an Arabic numeral. Specifically, the identification information of each column is an Arabic numeral from [1] to [9]. As a result, the symbol combination becomes, for example, a combination such as [111] in which the identification information of all columns is the same, or a combination such as [479], [337], [121] in which the identification information of all columns is not the same. .. In the effect symbol variation game, a reach is formed by deriving the same effect symbol to a predetermined plurality of columns (two columns, a left column and a right column in this embodiment), and the remaining columns (medium in this embodiment). A reach effect is performed to derive one of the columns). Therefore, the same effect symbol derived into a predetermined plurality of columns becomes a reach forming symbol, and in the outlier symbol combination including the reach forming symbol, the predetermined plurality of columns are the same effect symbol, and the remaining columns are predetermined. It is a combination of production symbols that are different from the production symbols in multiple rows. Further, the out-of-bounds symbol combination that does not include the reach forming symbol is a symbol in which a predetermined plurality of rows are different, and the remaining columns are combinations regardless of the matching with the predetermined plurality of rows of the effect symbols.

The jackpot symbol combination of this embodiment is a combination in which the effect symbols in all rows are the same effect symbol. Further, in this embodiment, the jackpot symbol combination includes a normal jackpot symbol combination and a specific jackpot symbol combination. For example, the symbol combination of the normal jackpot is a symbol combination having the same effect symbol in which the number shown in the effect symbols in all rows is an even number. Further, for example, the symbol combination of the specific jackpot is a symbol combination having the same effect symbol in which the number shown in the effect symbols in all rows is an odd number. As described above, the specific jackpot symbol is a jackpot symbol that is more advantageous to the player than the normal jackpot symbol. That is, the symbol combination of the specific jackpot is a symbol combination that can be specified to be more advantageous to the player than the symbol combination of the normal jackpot.

The result of the variable game of the effect symbol corresponds to the result of the variable game of the special symbol. That is, in this embodiment, the type of the symbol combination derived in the effect symbol variation game differs depending on the type of the symbol combination derived in the special symbol variation game. Specifically, when a normal jackpot symbol is derived in a special symbol variation game, a normal jackpot symbol combination is derived, and when a specific jackpot symbol is derived in a special symbol variation game, a specific jackpot symbol combination is derived. In the special symbol variation game, when the deviation symbol is derived, the deviation symbol combination is derived. As described above, in this embodiment, the combination of jackpot symbols differs depending on the type of jackpot symbol of the special symbol.

Further, when the sub-control CPU 31a receives the fluctuation start command, the sub-control CPU 31a determines a sub-variation pattern for controlling the display content of the effect display device 11 based on the type of the main fluctuation pattern that can be specified from the command. .. The sub-variation pattern can specify the variation content (effect content) of the variation game of the production symbol.

The sub-control CPU 31a that has determined the sub-variation pattern controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so that the variation game of the effect symbol is displayed with the variation content specified by the sub-variation pattern. Then, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so as to end the variation game of the effect symbol and derive the combination of the effect symbols according to the passage of the variation time specified from the main variation pattern. In this embodiment, the variation game of the effect symbol is terminated by receiving the variation stop command, but the variation time specified from the main variation pattern is measured by the control of the sub-control CPU 31a, and the effect symbol is clocked. You may want to end the variable game. That is, the end of the fluctuation game of the effect symbol may be controlled without transmitting the fluctuation stop command from the main control board 30. The effect display device 11 corresponds to a variable game executing means capable of executing a variable game.

Further, in the control of the effect display device 11, the sub-control CPU 31a of the sub-control board 31 selects an image to be executed, and reads out the data necessary for the selected image from the ROM. The sub-control board 31 is provided with a character ROM in which character image data to be displayed on the effect display device 11, specifically, a person, a character, a figure, or a symbol (including a decorative pattern) is stored in advance, and is required from the character ROM. Data may be read out. Then, the sub-control CPU 31a of the sub-control board 31 outputs the read data to the VDP (video display processor). The VDP executes display control based on the input data, and displays an image in the image display area GH of the effect display device 11.

In addition, when the sub-control CPU 31a receives a control command transmitted from the main control CPU 30a, the sub-control CPU 31a executes control according to the control command.
For example, during the big hit game, a control command that can identify the big hit game is transmitted to the sub-control CPU 31a. For example, such control commands include an opening command that can identify the start of an opening, a round command that can identify the start of each round game, and an ending command that can identify the start of an ending. Then, the sub-control CPU 31a that has received these commands causes the opening effect, each round effect, and the ending effect to be executed in the image display area GH or the like.

Next, various effects performed by the pachinko gaming machine 10 configured as described above will be described.
As shown in FIG. 5A, in the effect symbol variation game, the effect symbol variation in each row starts when the game starts. Then, when it is decided to execute the reach effect by the internal lottery, as shown in FIG. 5 (b), the fluctuation of the specific row (two rows on the left and right) among all the rows is stopped and the same effect symbol is displayed. (In the example, the symbol [3]) is derived and the reach is formed. After that, in the image display area GH, as shown in FIG. 5C, the reach effect is executed.

The reach effects executed by the pachinko gaming machine 10 include a normal reach effect and a super reach effect that develops from the normal reach effect. The normal reach effect is an effect of deriving a symbol combination by stopping the fluctuation of the remaining rows (one of the rows) after the reach is formed. The super reach effect is an effect in which the effect symbols of the remaining rows are derived by the normal reach effect, or the effect is developed from the middle of the normal reach effect, and the symbol combination is derived by the developed effect. The super reach production is positioned as a production with a higher expectation of big hits than the normal reach production. The jackpot expectation can be calculated by the ratio of the appearance rate in the case of a jackpot to the overall appearance rate, which is the sum of the appearance rate in the case of a miss and the appearance rate in the case of a jackpot. When a plurality of types of super reach effects are provided, the jackpot expectation may be different for each type of super reach effects.

FIG. 5 (c) illustrates how the normal reach effect has evolved into the super reach effect after the reach is formed (indicated as SP development in the figure). Then, when a predetermined time elapses after the development to the super reach effect, as shown in FIG. 5D, a symbol combination according to the lottery result of the big hit lottery is derived in the image display area GH, and the main variation pattern is obtained. The symbol combination is confirmed and displayed when the fluctuation time specified in is elapsed. In the example of FIG. 5D, by winning the big hit lottery, the big hit symbol combination is confirmed and displayed.

During the super reach effect, the image display area GH has a background image HK1 corresponding to the type of super reach effect, which is different from the background image HK displayed in the image display area GH when the effect pattern variation game is started. Is displayed. The background image is not limited to a still image, and may be a moving image such that a part of a cloud moves with the passage of time as long as it is a background image imitating the sky. The effect symbol variation game is displayed so as to overlap the front side of the background image, and the effect symbols in each column are displayed so as to overlap the front side of the background image. Further, in this embodiment, when the background image is displayed, an effect sound corresponding to the type of the background image, so-called "BGM", is output from the speaker Sp.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 can execute a look-ahead movable body effect that suggests the degree of expectation that the variable game is a big hit variable game for the pending variable game. The look-ahead movable body effect is a look-ahead effect that suggests the degree of expectation that the variable game is a jackpot variable game before the target variable game is executed. Further, the look-ahead movable body effect is a movable body effect in which the movable body K operates. Further, the look-ahead movable body effect is a display effect of displaying an effect image by the effect display device 11. That is, the look-ahead movable body effect is an effect in which the movable body K operates and the effect image is displayed by the effect display device 11. In this embodiment, the look-ahead movable body effect is an effect executed when a new variable game is suspended. Further, the look-ahead movable body effect is an effect executed across a plurality of variable games. In addition, the look-ahead movable body effect is an effect executed for a big hit variable game. That is, the look-ahead movable body effect is a so-called "big hit confirmation effect".

First, the operation mode of the movable body K in the look-ahead movable body production will be described.
As shown in FIG. 6A, in the look-ahead movable body effect, the movable body K operates from the original position P1 to the movable arrival position P2. As described above, the original position P1 is above the effect display device 11, and the movable arrival position P2 is below the effect display device 11. Therefore, when the look-ahead movable body effect is started, the movable body K operates, so that a part of the movable body K and a part of the image display area GH of the effect display device 11 are covered in the front view. Occurs.

Further, during the execution of the look-ahead movable body effect, the movable body K operates from the original position P1 to the movable reach position P2, so that the image display area GH of the effect display device 11 is formed by the boundary portion created by the movable body K. It is divided into a first display area R1 above the movable body K and a second display area R2 below the movable body K. Then, in the look-ahead movable body effect, as the movable body K approaches the movable arrival position P2, the first display area R1 becomes larger, while the second display area R2 becomes smaller. That is, during the execution of the look-ahead movable body effect, the first display area R1 and the second display area R2 change with the operation of the movable body K. Then, in the look-ahead movable body effect, when the movable body K reaches the movable reach position P2, the boundary portion created by the movable body K disappears, and the image display area GH of the effect display device 11 becomes the display area 1. ..

As shown in FIG. 6B, in the look-ahead movable body effect, when the predetermined timing arrives after the movable body K is positioned at the movable arrival position P2, the movable body K moves from the movable arrival position P2 to the original position P1. do. This causes a situation in which a part of the movable body K and a part of the image display area GH of the effect display device 11 are covered in the front view. At this time, the movable body K operates from the original position P1 to the movable arrival position P2 during the execution of the look-ahead movable body effect, rather than when the movable body K operates from the movable arrival position P2 to the original position P1 during the execution of the look-ahead movable body effect. It is configured to work faster when. That is, the time until the movable body K moves from the original position P1 to the movable arrival position P2 during the execution of the look-ahead movable body effect is the time until the movable body K moves from the movable reach position P2 to the original position P1. Is also short.

Further, during the execution of the look-ahead movable body effect, the movable body K operates from the movable arrival position P2 to the original position P1, so that the image display area GH of the effect display device 11 is formed by the boundary portion created by the movable body K. It is divided into a first display area R1 and a second display area R2. After that, in the look-ahead movable body effect, as the movable body K approaches the original position P1, the second display area R2 becomes larger, while the first display area R1 becomes smaller. That is, during the execution of the look-ahead movable body effect, the first display area R1 and the second display area R2 change with the operation of the movable body K. Then, in the look-ahead movable body effect, when the movable body K reaches the original position P1, the boundary portion created by the movable body K disappears, and the image display area GH becomes the display area of 1. After that, the look-ahead movable body effect ends when a predetermined time elapses after the movable body K reaches the in-situ position P1. As described above, in the look-ahead movable body effect, the movable body K moves from the original position P1 to the movable arrival position P2, and then the movable body K moves from the movable arrival position P2 to the original position P1 when a predetermined timing arrives. It is a production that works in.

Next, the display mode of the effect display device 11 in the look-ahead movable body effect will be described.
As shown in FIG. 7A, after the look-ahead movable body effect is started, the image display area GH of the effect display device 11 is divided into a first display area R1 and a second display area R2. In the display area R1, a special image dedicated to the look-ahead movable body effect is displayed. On the other hand, in the second display area R2, the immediately preceding image GB that was displayed immediately before the look-ahead movable body effect is executed is continuously displayed. That is, in the situation where the look-ahead movable body effect is executed during the display of the immediately preceding image GB, the display of the immediately preceding image GB in the first display area R1 is restricted by the execution of the look-ahead movable body effect. The display of the immediately preceding image GB in the second display area R2 is not limited. In this embodiment, the look-ahead movable body effect corresponds to the first effect. Further, the display effect of displaying the immediately preceding image GB corresponds to the second effect. Further, the immediately preceding image GB corresponds to the effect information of the second effect. In this embodiment, the special image is the background image HK2. The figure shows a situation in which a new variable game is suspended while the super reach effect is being executed, and a look-ahead movable body effect is executed for the variable game. That is, it shows a situation where the background image HK1 is displayed as the immediately preceding image GB.

In this embodiment, when the look-ahead movable body effect is executed, in the second display area R2, the immediately preceding image GB is not displayed in a reduced size, but the display in the first display area R1 is simply restricted, and the second display area R2 is restricted. The display in the display area R2 is continued. Then, during the execution of the look-ahead movable body effect, the larger the first display area R1, the smaller the immediately preceding image GB is displayed. That is, the immediately preceding image GB is displayed smaller when the movable body K is closer to the movable arrival position P2 than when it is at the predetermined position. In this embodiment, the display of the immediately preceding image GB ends regardless of the position of the movable body K when the corresponding effect is completed during the execution of the look-ahead movable body effect. On the other hand, when a new display effect is executed during the execution of the look-ahead movable body effect, the display of the image constituting the display effect is limited in the first display area R1. That is, even in a situation where a predetermined display effect is executed during the execution of the look-ahead movable body effect, the display of the predetermined display effect in the first display area R1 is restricted. The predetermined display effect corresponds to the second effect.

Further, even if the first display area R1 is enlarged by the movable body K approaching the movable arrival position P2, the background image HK2 is not enlarged and displayed, but is simply limited by the second display area R2. The image is displayed in the enlarged first display area R1. Then, during the execution of the look-ahead movable body effect, the larger the first display area R1, the larger the background image HK2 is displayed. That is, the background image HK2 is displayed larger when the movable body K is closer to the movable arrival position P2 than when it is at the predetermined position. On the other hand, the immediately preceding image GB is displayed smaller when the movable body K is closer to the movable arrival position P2 than when it is at the predetermined position.

As shown in FIG. 7B, when the movable body K is located at the movable reaching position P2, the boundary portion created by the movable body K disappears in the image display area GH of the effect display device 11, and the first display area The display of the background image HK2 displayed by R1 is no longer restricted. On the other hand, in the image display area GH of the effect display device 11, the immediately preceding image GB displayed in the second display area R2 is not displayed. That is, in a situation where the look-ahead movable body effect is being executed during the execution of the variable game, when the movable body K moves from the original position P1 to the movable arrival position P2, the effect display device 11 immediately before the effect display device 11 takes the action as an opportunity. When the display of the image GB is finished and the look-ahead movable body effect is executed, a special special image (background image HK2) is displayed. The immediately preceding image GB corresponds to predetermined information. Further, the background image HK2 as a special image corresponds to special information. Further, in this embodiment, a predetermined condition is satisfied by executing the look-ahead effect.

Further, at this time, if there is an effect sound corresponding to the immediately preceding image GB, when the immediately preceding image GB is not displayed, the effect sound corresponding to the immediately preceding image GB is not output from the speaker Sp. At this time, the effect sound corresponding to the immediately preceding image GB may be made smaller as the second display area R2 is smaller, or may be made constant regardless of the size of the second display area R2. That is, the effect of displaying the immediately preceding image GB may be an effect of displaying the immediately preceding image GB on the effect display device 11 and outputting the effect sound from the speaker Sp. Then, in a situation where the look-ahead movable body effect is executed during the effect of displaying the immediately preceding image GB, a part or all of the effect sound corresponding to the immediately preceding image GB is triggered by the execution of the look-ahead movable body effect. Is restricted.

As shown in FIG. 7C, when the movable body K operates from the movable arrival position P2 to the original position P1, the image display area GH of the effect display device 11 is again repositioned by the boundary portion created by the movable body K. It is divided into one display area R1 and a second display area R2. At this time, the background image HK2 is continuously displayed in the first display area R1 of the effect display device 11. On the other hand, a special image is displayed in the second display area R2 of the effect display device 11. In this embodiment, the special image is the background image HK3. In addition, the special image is a combination of big hit symbols. That is, in the effect display device 11, the display of the background image HK2 is restricted by the operation of the movable body K from the movable arrival position P2 to the original position P1 during the execution of the look-ahead movable body effect. Further, in the effect display device 11, the background image HK3 is displayed triggered by the operation of the movable body K from the movable arrival position P2 to the original position P1 during the execution of the look-ahead movable body effect. Further, in the effect display device 11, the jackpot symbol combination corresponding to the type of the jackpot symbol of the special symbol is triggered by the operation of the movable body K from the movable arrival position P2 to the original position P1 during the execution of the look-ahead movable body effect. Is displayed.

Further, in the effect display device 11, it is specified that the variable game being executed is a jackpot variable game triggered by the operation of the movable body K from the movable arrival position P2 to the original position P1 during the execution of the look-ahead movable object effect. Possible special information (big hit symbol combination) is displayed. The combination of big hit symbols as a special image corresponds to special information. Further, as described above, the type of the jackpot symbol combination is based on the type of the jackpot symbol of the special symbol. Therefore, it can be said that the jackpot symbol combination is information suggesting the type of jackpot symbol. Further, as described above, the jackpot symbol of the special symbol is associated with the type of jackpot, and the symbol combination of the jackpot is associated with the type of the jackpot symbol of the special symbol. That is, it can be said that the big hit symbol combination is information suggesting the type of big hit. Further, in this embodiment, when the movable body K moves from the movable reaching position P2 to the original position P1 during the execution of the look-ahead movable body effect, the background image HK3 and the big hit symbol combination are the size of the second display area R2. It is displayed in a size corresponding to the size. Therefore, depending on the size of the second display area R2, the display of a part of the big hit symbol combination may be restricted.

Further, even if the second display area R2 is enlarged by the movable body K approaching the in-situ position P1 during the execution of the look-ahead movable body effect, the background image HK3 and the big hit symbol combination are enlarged and displayed. Instead, the image that is simply restricted by the first display area R1 is displayed in the enlarged second display area R2. Then, during the execution of the look-ahead movable body effect, the larger the second display area R2, the larger the background image HK3 and the big hit symbol combination are displayed. That is, the background image HK3 is displayed larger when the movable body K is closer to the original position P1 than when it is at the predetermined position. Further, the big hit symbol combination is displayed larger when the movable body K is closer to the original position P1 than when it is at the predetermined position.

As shown in FIG. 7D, when the movable body K is located at the original position P1, the boundary portion created by the movable body K disappears in the image display area GH of the effect display device 11, and the second display area R2 The display of the background image HK3 displayed in is no longer restricted. Further, in the image display area GH of the effect display device 11, the display of the jackpot symbol combination displayed in the second display area R2 is no longer restricted. On the other hand, in the image display area GH of the effect display device 11, the background image HK2 displayed in the first display area R1 is no longer displayed. After that, in the image display area GH of the effect display device 11, after a predetermined time elapses, the display of the background image HK3 ends, and the look-ahead movable body effect ends.

As described above, in the look-ahead movable body effect, when the image display area GH of the effect display device 11 is divided into the first display area R1 and the second display area R2 by the boundary portion created by the movable body K, the first Different images are displayed in the display area R1 and the second display area R2. Further, in the image displayed in the first display area R1 when the movable body K moves from the original position P1 to the movable reaching position P2 during the execution of the look-ahead movable body effect, the movable body K is the original from the movable reaching position P2. It is the same as the image displayed in the first display area R1 when moving to the position P1. On the other hand, in the image displayed in the second display area R2 when the movable body K moves from the original position P1 to the movable reaching position P2 during the execution of the look-ahead movable body effect, the movable body K is the original from the movable reaching position P2. It is different from the image displayed in the second display area R2 when moving to the position P1.

Then, the jackpot symbol combination displayed in the second display area R2 when the movable body K moves from the movable arrival position P2 to the original position P1 during the execution of the look-ahead movable body effect is a jackpot in the running variable game. It is information that can be specified that it is a variable game of, and that the type of the jackpot symbol can be specified. That is, the look-ahead movable body effect is an effect that can specify that the variable game being executed is a big hit variable game and that the type of the big hit symbol can be specified.

Next, the effect adjustment function provided in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment will be described.
As shown in FIG. 8, when the effect button EBT is operated while the control is in the standby state, the effect display device 11 has a menu image MN related to the effect adjustment function and items related to the game effect to be adjusted. Image GK and are displayed. The menu image MN is an image capable of identifying that the game effect to be adjusted can be switched by operating the upper button UBT and the lower button DBT. For example, the menu image MN is an image that imitates the character string of "select an item with the up and down keys". Further, the menu image MN is an image that can identify that the setting value of the game effect corresponding to the item being adjusted can be switched by operating the left button LBT and the right button RBT. For example, the menu image MN is an image that imitates the character string of "change the setting with the left and right keys".

In this embodiment, the item image GK is an image capable of specifying the game effect to be adjusted. In this embodiment, the item image GK includes an item image GK1 that can specify that the “look-ahead movable body effect” is the target of the effect adjustment. That is, the look-ahead movable body effect is an effect that can be adjusted. For example, the item image GK1 is an image imitating a character string of "look-ahead movable body effect". In the figure, as the item image GK, in addition to the item image GK1, the item image GK that can specify the look-ahead effect and the item image GK that can specify the jackpot confirmation effect are illustrated.

In this embodiment, the effect display device 11 preferentially displays the item image GK corresponding to the effect being adjusted. Specifically, the item image GK corresponding to the effect not being adjusted is partially or wholly restricted by the item image GK corresponding to the effect being adjusted. For example, when the look-ahead movable body effect is being adjusted, a part or all of the display of the predetermined item image GK is restricted by the item image GK1 corresponding to the look-ahead movable body effect. Further, for example, when an effect different from the look-ahead movable body effect is being adjusted, a part or all of the display of the item image GK1 is restricted by the item image GK corresponding to the other effect. That is, the display of the item image GK1 is not limited in a situation where the display time of the background image HK2 can be changed by the left button LBT and the right button RBT. On the other hand, in the item image GK1, a part or all of the display is restricted in a situation where the operation of changing the display time of the background image HK2 cannot be performed by the left button LBT and the right button RBT. It can be said that the item image GK1 is information regarding the display time of the background image HK2.

Similarly, the display of the item image GK1 is not restricted in a situation where the display time of the background image HK3 can be changed by the left button LBT and the right button RBT. On the other hand, in the item image GK1, a part or all of the display is restricted in a situation where the operation of changing the display time of the background image HK3 cannot be performed by the left button LBT and the right button RBT. It can be said that the item image GK1 is information regarding the display time of the background image HK3. Similarly, the display of the item image GK1 is not limited in a situation where the display time of the jackpot symbol combination can be changed by the left button LBT and the right button RBT. On the other hand, in the item image GK1, a part or all of the display is restricted in a situation where the operation of changing the display time of the big hit symbol combination is impossible by the left button LBT and the right button RBT. It can be said that the item image GK1 is information regarding the display time of the symbol combination of the jackpot.

Further, the display of the item image GK may be partially or wholly restricted by another item image GK, while the display is not restricted by the menu image MN. That is, the item image GK1 can be operated to change the display time of the background image HK2 by the left button LBT and the right button RBT, and the display time of the background image HK2 by the left button LBT and the right button RBT. The display is not restricted depending on the menu image MN regardless of the situation in which the operation to be changed is impossible. Similarly, the item image GK1 can be operated to change the display time of the background image HK3 by the left button LBT and the right button RBT, and the display time of the background image HK3 by the left button LBT and the right button RBT. The display is not restricted depending on the menu image MN regardless of the situation in which the operation of changing the image MN is impossible. Similarly, the item image GK1 can be operated to change the display time of the jackpot symbol combination by the left button LBT and the right button RBT, and the jackpot symbol combination by the left button LBT and the right button RBT. The display is not restricted depending on the menu image MN regardless of the situation in which the operation of changing the display time of is impossible. Further, in this embodiment, the display of the menu image MN is not limited by the item image GK.

Further, the item image GK includes a set value image GC capable of specifying the set value of the game effect being adjusted. In this embodiment, the item image GK1 that can specify that the "look-ahead movable body effect" is the target of the effect adjustment includes the set value image GC1 and the set value that can specify the set value that can be set in the look-ahead movable body effect. There are an image GC2 and a set value image GC3. For example, the set value image GC1 is an image in which the first set value can be specified, the set value image GC2 is an image in which the second set value can be specified, and the set value image GC3 specifies the third set value. It is a possible image.

Then, in the look-ahead movable body effect, the length of the effect period changes according to the set value being set. Specifically, the look-ahead movable body effect is an effect in which the time from when the movable body K operates from the original position P1 to the movable arrival position P2 until a predetermined timing arrives differs depending on the set value being set. Further, the look-ahead movable body effect is an effect in which the time from the operation of the movable body K from the movable arrival position P2 to the original position P1 until the end of the look-ahead movable body effect differs depending on the set value being set. That is, the look-ahead movable body effect is an effect in which the longer the effect period is, the longer it takes for the movable body K to move from the original position P1 to the movable reach position P2 until a predetermined timing arrives. Further, the look-ahead movable body effect is an effect in which the longer the effect period is, the longer the time from when the movable body K moves from the movable arrival position P2 to the original position P1 until the pre-reading movable body effect is completed. On the other hand, the operation mode when the movable body K operates from the original position P1 to the movable arrival position P2 is the same regardless of the set value being set. Further, the operation mode when the movable body K operates from the movable arrival position P2 to the original position P1 is the same regardless of the set value being set.

In this embodiment, the look-ahead movable body effect has a longer effect period when the second set value is set than when the first set value is set. Further, in the look-ahead movable body effect, the effect period is longer when the third set value is set than when the second set value is set. Therefore, the set value image GC1 may be an image suggesting that the effect period is shorter than that of the set value image GC2 and the set value image GC3. For example, the set value image GC1 is an image that imitates a "short" character string. Further, the set value image GC2 may be an image suggesting that the effect period is longer than that of the set value image GC1 and an image suggesting that the effect period is shorter than that of the set value image GC3. For example, the set value image GC2 is an image that imitates a "normal" character string. Further, the set value image GC3 may be an image suggesting that the effect period is longer than that of the set value image GC1 and the set value image GC2. For example, the set value image GC3 may be an image that imitates a "long" character string. The set value image GC is preferably an image in which the set value being set and the adjustable (selectable) set value can be specified.

As described above, the look-ahead movable body effect is an effect that the player can set to an arbitrary set value from the set value that can be specified from each of the set value images GC1 to GC3. The look-ahead movable body effect is an effect in which the player can adjust the effect by changing the set value. That is, the look-ahead movable body effect is an effect in which the effect period is changed by operating the effect button EBT or the like. Hereinafter, it will be described in detail.

As shown in FIG. 9, in the look-ahead movable body effect, the effect period changes depending on the start timing depending on the set value being set. For example, when the first set value is set, the look-ahead movable body effect is started when the first time Tm1 elapses after the variable game targeted for the look-ahead movable body effect is put on hold, and then the look-ahead movable body effect is started. It ends when the first production time ET1 elapses from the start of the movable body production. Further, for example, when the second set value is set, the look-ahead movable body effect is started when the second time Tm2 has elapsed since the variable game targeted for the look-ahead movable body effect is put on hold, and then the look-ahead movable body effect is started. It ends when the second effect time ET2 elapses from the start of the look-ahead movable body effect. Further, for example, when the third set value is set, the look-ahead movable body effect is started when the variable game targeted for the look-ahead movable body effect is suspended, and then the look-ahead movable body effect is started. It ends when the third production time ET3 elapses. That is, when the first set value is set, the length of the effect period of the look-ahead movable body effect is the first effect time ET1. Further, when the second set value is set, the length of the effect period of the look-ahead movable body effect is the second effect time ET2. Further, when the third set value is set, the length of the effect period of the look-ahead movable body effect is the third effect time ET3.

In this embodiment, the third effect time ET3 is equal to the sum of the first time Tm1 and the first effect time ET1. Further, the third production time ET3 is equal to the sum of the second time Tm2 and the second production time ET2. Therefore, the look-ahead movable body effect ends at the same timing regardless of the effect period. In this embodiment, in the look-ahead movable body effect, the background image HK2 is displayed as compared with the case where the length of the effect period is the first effect time ET1 and the length of the effect period is the second effect time ET2. The period of being done is short. Further, in the look-ahead movable body effect, the background image HK3 and the jackpot symbol are compared with the case where the length of the effect period is the first effect time ET1 and the length of the effect period is the second effect time ET2. The period during which the combination is displayed is short. Further, in the look-ahead movable body effect, the background image HK2 is displayed as compared with the case where the length of the effect period is the second effect time ET2 and the length of the effect period is the third effect time ET3. The period is short. Further, in the look-ahead movable body effect, the background image HK3 and the jackpot symbol are compared with the case where the length of the effect period is the second effect time ET2 and the length of the effect period is the third effect time ET3. The period during which the combination is displayed is short.

As described above, the display time of the background image HK2 differs depending on the set value being set during the execution of the look-ahead movable body effect. Further, the display time of the background image HK3 differs depending on the set value being set during the execution of the look-ahead movable body effect. Further, during the execution of the look-ahead movable body effect, the display time of the big hit symbol combination differs depending on the set value being set. That is, in this embodiment, the display time of the background image HK2 can be changed by operating the effect button EBT or the like during the execution of the look-ahead movable body effect. Further, in this embodiment, the display time of the background image HK3 can be changed by operating the effect button EBT or the like during the execution of the look-ahead movable body effect. Further, in this embodiment, the display time of the jackpot symbol combination can be changed by operating the effect button EBT or the like during the execution of the look-ahead movable body effect.

Next, the look-ahead movable body effect determination process executed by the sub-control CPU 31a to determine whether or not to execute the look-ahead movable body effect will be described.
In the look-ahead movable body effect determination process, when the sub-control CPU 31a inputs a look-ahead command, the sub-control CPU 31a determines whether or not the variable game whose execution is newly suspended is a jackpot variable game based on the look-ahead command. If the newly suspended variable game is not a jackpot variable game, the sub-control CPU 31a ends the look-ahead movable body effect determination process.

When the variable game newly suspended for execution is a jackpot variable game, the sub-control CPU 31a is executing the look-ahead movable body effect, or is determined to execute the look-ahead movable body effect, but is still executed. It is determined whether or not the state has not been set (hereinafter referred to as "waiting for execution").

When the look-ahead movable body effect is being executed or waiting for execution, the sub-control CPU 31a ends the look-ahead movable body effect determination process. When the look-ahead movable body effect is not being executed and is not in the execution standby state, whether or not the sub-control CPU 31a executes the look-ahead movable body effect for the variable game whose execution is newly suspended by a predetermined lottery. To decide. When it is decided not to execute the look-ahead movable body effect, the sub-control CPU 31a stores information that can identify that the look-ahead movable body effect is not executed in the sub-control RAM 31c, and then performs the look-ahead movable body effect determination process. finish. When it is decided to execute the look-ahead movable body effect, the sub-control CPU 31a executes the look-ahead movable body effect execution process for executing the look-ahead movable body effect according to the set value being set.

In the look-ahead movable body effect execution process, the sub-control CPU 31a determines whether or not the set value being set is the third set value. When the set value being set is not the third set value, the sub-control CPU 31a stores in the sub-control RAM 31c information that can be identified as waiting for execution of the look-ahead movable body effect. After that, the sub-control CPU 31a determines whether or not the set value being set is the first set value. When the set value being set is the first set value, the sub-control CPU 31a measures the first time Tm1. If the set value being set is not the first set value, the sub-control CPU 31a measures the second time Tm2.

When the set value being set is the third set value, when the first time Tm1 has elapsed, or when the second time Tm2 has elapsed, the sub-control CPU 31a indicates that the look-ahead movable body effect is being executed. The identifiable information is stored in the sub-control RAM 31c. Further, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 11 so as to execute the look-ahead movable body effect. Further, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the movable body K so as to execute the look-ahead movable body effect.

When executing the look-ahead movable body effect, the sub-control CPU 31a is an effect display device so that the period from the start of the look-ahead movable body effect to the arrival of a predetermined timing differs depending on the set value being set. 11 and the movable body K are controlled. As a result, in this embodiment, in the look-ahead movable body effect, the timing at which the movable body K operates from the movable arrival position P2 to the original position P1 and the look-ahead movable body effect ends after the movable body K moves to the original position P1. The time until it is set differs depending on the set value being set. That is, in this embodiment, the timing at which the movable body K operates from the movable arrival position P2 to the original position P1 according to the set value being set, and the look-ahead movable body effect after the movable body K operates at the original position P1 are performed. Predetermined timing is set for each set value so that the time until the end is long.

After that, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 11 so as to end the look-ahead movable body effect when a predetermined time elapses after the movable body K operates at the in-situ position P1. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 31a ends the look-ahead movable body effect when a predetermined end time has elapsed since the start of the variable game targeted for the look-ahead movable body effect. In this embodiment, the predetermined end time is the same regardless of the set value being set. On the other hand, as described above, the time until a predetermined timing arrives differs depending on the set value being set. Therefore, in the look-ahead movable body effect, the longer the effect period, the more the movable body K moves from the movable arrival position P2. After operating in the in-situ P1, it takes a long time to finish the look-ahead movable body effect.

Next, the effect adjustment process executed by the sub-control CPU 31a in order to realize the effect adjustment function will be described.
In the effect adjustment process, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 11 to display the menu image MN and the item image GK when the operation signal of the effect button EBT is input in the standby state. Further, when the operation signal of the effect button EBT is input in the standby state, the sub-control CPU 31a measures a predetermined adjustment standby time. When the predetermined adjustment standby time elapses, the sub-control CPU 31a ends the effect adjustment process.

When the operation signal of the upper button UBT or the lower button DBT is input to the sub-control CPU 31a during the period until the predetermined adjustment standby time elapses, the sub-control CPU 31a produces a game effect being adjusted according to the input operation signal. change. After that, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 11 so as to display the item image GK corresponding to the game effect being adjusted. Further, the sub-control CPU 31a stores information that can identify the game effect being adjusted in the sub-control RAM 31c.

Further, when the operation signal of the left button LBT or the right button RBT is input to the sub-control CPU 31a during the period until the predetermined adjustment standby time elapses, the set value being set according to the input operation signal. To change. After that, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 11 so as to change the set value image GC according to the set value being set. Further, the sub-control CPU 31a stores information that can specify the set value being set in the sub-control RAM 31c. If the start condition of the variable game is satisfied in the period until the adjustment standby time elapses, the sub-control CPU 31a ends the effect adjustment process.

Hereinafter, the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment will be described.
FIG. 10A shows a situation in which a predetermined variable game is being executed, and the effect display device 11 is changing the effect symbol in response to the executing variable game. At this time, it is assumed that the player is concentrating on the variable game being executed.

As shown in FIG. 10B, when the look-ahead movable body effect is executed for the newly reserved variable game during the execution of the predetermined variable game, the effect is produced by the boundary portion created by the movable body K. The image display area GH of the display device 11 is divided into a first display area R1 and a second display area R2. Here, in the first display area R1, the background image HK2 is displayed instead of the immediately preceding image GB. On the other hand, in the second display area R2, the display of the immediately preceding image GB continues.

As shown in FIG. 10C, when the movable body K reaches the movable arrival position P2, the boundary portion created by the movable body K disappears. Further, since the boundary portion created by the movable body K is eliminated, the display of the immediately preceding image GB is terminated in the image display area GH, and the display of the background image HK2 is not restricted. After that, a predetermined timing arrives according to the set value being set, and the movable body K operates from the movable arrival position P2 to the original position P1.

As shown in FIG. 10 (d), when the movable body K moves from the movable arrival position P2 to the original position P1, the image display area GH of the effect display device 11 is once again first due to the boundary portion created by the movable body K. It is divided into a display area R1 and a second display area R2. At this time, the display of the background image HK2 continues in the first display area R1. On the other hand, in the second display area R2, the background image HK3 is displayed instead of the background image HK2. Further, in the second display area R2, the big hit symbol combination is displayed. At this time, in a situation where the display of a part of the jackpot symbol combination is restricted, the jackpot displayed by the number indicated by the effect symbol and the size of the second display area R2 in which the jackpot symbol combination is displayed. There may be situations where it is difficult to identify or infer the type of symbol combination, and situations where it is easy.

As shown in FIG. 10 (e), when the movable body K reaches the in-situ position P1, the boundary portion created by the movable body K disappears. Further, since the boundary portion created by the movable body K has disappeared, the display of the background image HK2 is terminated in the image display area GH, and the display of the background image HK3 is not restricted. Further, at this time, in the image display area GH, the display of the big hit symbol combination is not restricted. That is, when the movable body K reaches the in-situ position P1, the type of the big hit symbol combination can be specified.

As shown in FIG. 10 (f), in the effect display device 11, the look-ahead movable body effect ends when a predetermined end time has elapsed since the variable game targeted for the look-ahead movable body effect started. Then, in the variable game, after the jackpot symbol combination is fixedly stopped and displayed, the jackpot game according to the type of the jackpot symbol combination is started.

In this way, the look-ahead movable body effect is an effect that can be executed when a new variable game is put on hold. Further, the look-ahead movable body effect is an effect that ends when a predetermined end time has elapsed since the target variable game was started. Then, when the look-ahead movable body effect is completed, the big hit game according to the type of the big hit symbol combination derived during the execution of the look-ahead movable body effect is started.

As described in detail above, this embodiment has the following effects.
(1) In this embodiment, the display of the immediately preceding image GB is restricted by the execution of the look-ahead movable body effect. Here, the look-ahead movable body effect is a movable body effect in which the movable body K operates, and the effect of displaying the immediately preceding image GB is a display effect in which the immediately preceding image GB is displayed on the effect display device 11. That is, the movable body effect and the effect executed by the effect execution device different from the display effect. However, although the movable body effect and the display effect are effects executed by different effect execution devices, if the immediately preceding image GB is not restricted during the operation of the movable body K, the game is displayed on the immediately preceding image GB. As a result of the attention of the person, it is assumed that it is difficult to concentrate on the movement of the movable body K. In recent years, it has been desired to improve the interest of the player by further devising a game machine configured so that the movable body effect and the display effect can be performed at the same time. In such a situation, in this embodiment, when the look-ahead movable body effect is executed, the display of the immediately preceding image GB in the first display area R1 divided by the boundary portion created by the movable body K is restricted. Therefore, it is possible to strongly impress the player with the execution of the look-ahead movable body effect, and it is possible to create a situation in which it is easy to concentrate on the look-ahead movable body effect.

(2) According to this embodiment, when the look-ahead movable body effect is executed, in addition to the limitation of the display of the immediately preceding image GB in the first display area R1, one of the effect sounds corresponding to the immediately preceding image GB. By limiting the part or all, it is possible to create a situation in which it is easier to concentrate on the look-ahead movable body production.

(3) According to this embodiment, even when the look-ahead movable body effect is executed first and a new display effect is executed, a new display area R1 is used. By limiting the execution of the display effect, it is possible to create a situation in which it is easy to concentrate on the look-ahead movable body effect even if the look-ahead movable body effect is executed first.

(4) According to this embodiment, the execution status of the look-ahead movable body effect, that is, the display area in which the display of the immediately preceding image GB is restricted changes depending on the position of the movable body K, so that the look-ahead movable body effect and the immediately preceding image GB are displayed. It is possible to effectively execute the display effect of displaying the image GB.

(5) According to this embodiment, by displaying the background image HK2 corresponding to the look-ahead movable body effect in the first display area R1, the player can be more strongly impressed with the execution of the look-ahead movable body effect.

(6) Conventionally, in some gaming machines, the mode of the production can be changed (customized) according to the operation of the operation means by the player, so that the production can be executed in the mode desired by the player. There is something that is improving the interest of. In recent years, it is expected that the interest of the player will be improved by further devising a gaming machine whose mode of production can be changed by operating the operating means. In such a situation, in this embodiment, the player can change the display time of the background image HK2 as a special image to a desired display time by operating the effect button EBT or the like. As a result, it is possible to improve the interest when the look-ahead movable body effect is executed.

(7) According to this embodiment, when the movable body K moves from the original position P1 to the movable arrival position P2 during the execution of the look-ahead movable body effect, the movable body K moves from the movable arrival position P2 to the original position P1. It works faster than it does. Therefore, when the movable body K moves from the original position P1 to the movable reaching position P2 during the execution of the look-ahead movable body effect, the player can be surprised.

(8) According to this embodiment, when the movable body K moves from the original position P1 to the movable reaching position P2 during the execution of the look-ahead movable body effect, the jackpot type can be specified depending on the position of the movable body K. A part of the symbol combination is displayed. Therefore, in a situation where the movable body K operates from the original position P1 to the movable reaching position P2 during the execution of the look-ahead movable body effect, the player is given a sense of expectation for the big hit, and which type of big hit is selected. It can give you the pleasure of guessing.

(9) According to this embodiment, the movable body K approaches from the movable arrival position P2 to the original position P1 during the execution of the look-ahead movable body effect, so that the big hit symbol combination is displayed in a large size. Therefore, as the movable body K approaches the original position P1 from the movable arrival position P2 during the execution of the look-ahead movable body effect, it becomes easier to visually recognize the symbol combination of the big hit. This makes it easier to guess the type of jackpot suggested during the execution of the look-ahead movable body effect.

(10) According to this embodiment, since the look-ahead movable body effect can be executed when a new variable game is suspended, it is difficult to grasp the timing at which the player is executed. Even in this situation, by limiting the display of the immediately preceding image GB, it is possible to easily draw attention to the look-ahead movable body effect.

The above embodiment can be modified and implemented as follows. The following modification examples can be implemented in combination with each other within a technically consistent range.
-In the above embodiment, when the look-ahead movable body effect is executed, nothing may be displayed in the first display area R1. In this case, when the movable body K moves from the movable arrival position P2 to the original position P1 during the execution of the look-ahead movable body effect, nothing may be displayed in the second display area R2. That is, while the look-ahead movable body effect is a movable body effect in which the movable body K operates, it may not be a display effect of displaying a predetermined image in the image display area GH of the effect display device 11. Here, when nothing is displayed, in addition to simply not displaying, an image having a light effect such as displaying a monochromatic image such as black may be displayed.

In the above embodiment, during the execution of the look-ahead movable body effect, in the first display area R1 above the movable body K in the image display area GH of the effect display device 11, in addition to or in place of the background image HK2, another It may be possible to display the image of. In this case, another image may be one image or a plurality of images. When another image can be displayed in addition to or in place of the background image HK2, the other image corresponds to a special image.

In the above embodiment, when the movable body K operates from the movable reaching position P2 to the original position P1 during the execution of the look-ahead movable body effect, the second lower part than the movable body K in the image display area GH of the effect display device 11. In the display area R2, another image may be displayed in addition to or in place of the background image HK3 and the symbol combination of the jackpot. In this case, another image may be one image or a plurality of images. In addition to or in place of the background image HK3 and the pattern combination of the jackpot, when another image is configured to be displayable, the other image corresponds to the special image.

-In the above-described embodiment, in the look-ahead movable body effect, the background image HK2, the background image HK3, and the jackpot symbol combination are displayed by changing the time until a predetermined timing arrives according to the set value being set. The time can be changed, but it is not limited to this. For example, the display time of an image arbitrarily selected from the background image HK2, the background image HK3, and the big hit symbol combination may be made variable. That is, of the background image HK2, the background image HK3, and the jackpot symbol combination, only the display time of the background image HK2 may be changeable, or only the display time of the background image HK3 may be changeable. Only the display time of the symbol combination may be changeable. Further, among the background image HK2, the background image HK3, and the jackpot symbol combination, only the display time of the background image HK2 may be immutable, or only the display time of the background image HK3 may be immutable. Only the display time of the symbol combination may be immutable.

-In the above embodiment, the item image GK1 may have an item image in which the display time of the background image HK2, the background image HK3, and the big hit symbol combination can be set, and the display time of the background image HK2 can be set. There may be an item image, an item image in which the display time of the background image HK3 can be set, and an item image in which the display time of the jackpot symbol combination can be set. That is, it may be possible to increase the display time of the background image HK2 while shortening the display time of the background image HK3 and the jackpot symbol combination, and the display time of the background image HK3 and the jackpot symbol combination. It may be possible to shorten the display time of the background image HK2 while lengthening the display time.

-In the above embodiment, it is preferable that the predetermined timing at which the movable body K operates from the movable reaching position P2 to the original position P1 during the execution of the look-ahead movable body effect is arbitrarily set for each set value.
-In the above embodiment, the number of set values that can be set for the look-ahead movable body effect may be arbitrarily changed. That is, the number of set values that can be set for the look-ahead movable body effect may be 2 or less, or 4 or more.

-In the above embodiment, the look-ahead movable body effect may be an effect in which the effect cannot be adjusted. In this case, the start timing and the display time may be arbitrarily determined. That is, the timing at which the look-ahead movable body effect is started may be when the variable game is newly held, or after a predetermined time has elapsed after the new variable game is held. Further, the display time of the background image HK2 and the display time of the background image HK3 may be arbitrarily set.

-In the above embodiment, the image display area GH of the effect display device 11 is divided into upper and lower areas because the movable body K is provided so as to cross the image display area GH, but the present invention is not limited to this. That is, the movable body K may have an arbitrary design. Further, the movable body K may be configured to be movable at an arbitrary position. For example, the movable body K may be provided so as to vertically traverse the image display area GH. In this case, the image display area GH is divided into left and right areas. That is, the movable body K that operates in the look-ahead movable body effect may be provided so that the image display area GH can be divided into an arbitrary first area and a second area.

-In the above embodiment, the movable body K moves from the movable arrival position P2 to the original position P1 during the execution of the look-ahead movable body effect, as compared with the case where the movable body K operates from the original position P1 to the movable arrival position P2 during the execution of the look-ahead movable body effect. It may be configured to operate faster when it operates. That is, the time until the movable body K moves from the movable arrival position P2 to the original position P1 during the execution of the look-ahead movable body effect is the time until the movable body K moves from the original position P1 to the movable arrival position P2. May be short.

-In the above embodiment, in addition to or instead of the look-ahead movable body effect, it may be possible to execute the movable body effect executed for the running variable game. In this case, the timing at which the movable body effect is executed may be arbitrary. That is, the movable body effect as the first effect may be feasible.

-In the above embodiment, it may be possible to execute a look-ahead effect different from the look-ahead movable body effect. In this case, the look-ahead movable body effect may be executed while another look-ahead effect is being executed. That is, another look-ahead effect may be executed as the second effect.

-In the above embodiment, the promotion effect may be executed after the pre-reading movable body effect is completed. In this case, the jackpot symbol combination derived during the execution of the look-ahead movable body effect may be a symbol combination corresponding to the type of the jackpot symbol of the special symbol, or may be a symbol combination that does not correspond, and may be a predetermined combination. One of the corresponding symbol combination and the non-corresponding symbol combination may be determined by lottery.

-In the above embodiment, it is possible to adjust the effect of the look-ahead movable body effect in the standby state, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, it may be possible to adjust the effect of the look-ahead movable body effect even during fluctuations. In this case, the look-ahead movable body effect may not be executed in the change in which the effect adjustment of the look-ahead movable body effect is performed, and the look-ahead movable body effect is executed in the change in which the effect adjustment of the look-ahead movable body effect is performed. You may. For example, in the case where the look-ahead movable body effect is executed in the fluctuation in which the effect adjustment of the look-ahead movable body effect is performed, the look-ahead movable body effect is executed in the effect mode after the effect adjustment is performed. good. That is, it is preferable that the display time of the background image HK2 can be changed by operating the effect button EBT, the upper button UBT, the lower button DBT, the left button LBT, and the right button RBT in a predetermined variable game.

Further, in a predetermined variable game, the display time of the background image HK3 may be changed by operating the effect button EBT, the upper button UBT, the lower button DBT, the left button LBT, and the right button RBT. That is, it is preferable that the display time of the background image HK3 can be changed by operating the effect button EBT, the upper button UBT, the lower button DBT, the left button LBT, and the right button RBT in a predetermined variable game.

Further, in a predetermined variable game, the display time of the jackpot symbol combination may be changed by operating the effect button EBT, the upper button UBT, the lower button DBT, the left button LBT, and the right button RBT. .. That is, it is preferable to enable the display time of the jackpot symbol combination to be changed by operating the effect button EBT, the upper button UBT, the lower button DBT, the left button LBT, and the right button RBT in a predetermined variable game. ..

-In the above embodiment, the look-ahead movable body effect is configured to be executed when a new variable game is suspended, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the execution condition of the look-ahead movable body effect may be arbitrarily determined. For example, the execution condition of the look-ahead movable body effect may be that the effect button EBT is operated while waiting for the execution of the look-ahead movable body effect.

-In the above embodiment, when the movable body K reaches the movable arrival position P2, the display of the immediately preceding image GB is terminated, and the effect related to the variable game being executed is terminated, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when the movable body K reaches the movable arrival position P2, the display of the immediately preceding image GB is terminated, while the effect related to the running variable game is executed in a part of the image display area GH of the effect display device 11. You may do it. In this case, the display area in which the look-ahead movable body effect is executed may be larger than the display area in which the effect related to the variable game being executed is executed.

-In each embodiment, in addition to the sub-control board 31, a light emission control board that specially controls the decorative lamp La, a voice control board that specially controls the speaker Sp, and a display control board that specially controls the effect display device 11 are provided. It may be provided. Further, the sub-control board may include such a sub-sub-control board and a board for controlling other effects.

Further, the main control CPU 30a of the main control board 30 and the sub control CPU 31a of the sub control board 31 may be mounted on a single board. Further, in the above alternative example, a light emission control board, a voice control board, and a display control board may be arbitrarily combined to form a single board or a plurality of boards.

-The pachinko gaming machine 10 of each embodiment may be embodied as a gaming machine (so-called type 1 type 2 mixing machine) that grants a big hit game when the game ball passes through a specific area.
-As a pachinko gaming machine 10 equipped with a probability fluctuation function, a specification that grants a probability fluctuation state until the next big hit is won, a specification that grants a probability fluctuation state until the fall lottery is won (fall machine), or a predetermined specification. There is a specification (ST machine) that grants a probability fluctuation state until the end of the fluctuation game for the number of times. Further, the pachinko gaming machine equipped with the probability fluctuation function has a specification (V probability variation machine) in which a probability fluctuation state is given when the game ball passes through a specific area. The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the embodiment may be embodied in any of these specifications of the pachinko gaming machine. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 may be a pachinko gaming machine having a specification in which the above-mentioned falling machine and the V probability changing machine are mixed.

-In each embodiment, a state using a small hit lottery or a small hit game (for example, a small hit RUSH) may be configured to occur. For example, the state in which the small hit lottery or the small hit game is used may be an advantageous state as compared with the high base state.

The technical idea that can be grasped from the above-described embodiment and modified example will be described.
(B) The effect execution means for executing the effect and the effect control means for controlling the effect execution means are provided. In the effect, the effect information is displayed by the first effect in which the movable body operates and the information display means. The movable body is provided in front of the information display means, and during the execution of the first effect, the display area of the information display means is a boundary portion created by the movable body. It may be divided into a first display area and a second display area, and in a situation where the first effect is executed during the execution of the second effect, the first effect is executed. As an opportunity, the display of the effect information of the second effect in the first display area is restricted, while the display of the effect information of the second effect in the second display area is not restricted.

(B) The second effect is an effect of displaying the effect information by the information display means and outputting the effect sound by the sound output means, and the first effect is executed during the execution of the second effect. In such a situation, the gaming machine according to (a), which limits a part or all of the effect sound of the second effect when the first effect is executed.

(C) Even in a situation where the second effect is executed during the execution of the first effect, the display of the effect information of the second effect in the first display area is restricted (a) or (a) or ( B) The gaming machine described in).

(D) The gaming machine according to any one of (a) to (c), wherein the first display area and the second display area change with the movement of the movable body.
(E) The game according to any one of (a) to (d), wherein the first effect is an effect in which the movable body operates and the effect information is displayed in the first display area of the information display means. Machine.

10 ... Pachinko gaming machine, 11 ... Production display device, 30 ... Main control board, 30a ... Main control CPU, 30b ... Main control ROM, 30c ... Main control RAM, 31 ... Sub control board, 31a ... Sub control CPU, 31b ... ROM for sub-control, 31c ... RAM for sub-control, DBT ... down button, EBT ... effect button, GH ... image display area, K ... movable body, LBT ... left button, R1 ... first display area, R2 ... second display area, RBT ... right button, UBT ... up button.

Claims (2)

The production execution means to execute the production and the production execution means
The effect control means for controlling the effect execution means is provided.
The effect includes a first effect in which a movable body operates and a second effect in which specific information is displayed by an information display means.
The movable body is provided in front of the information display means, and the movable body is provided in front of the information display means.
During the execution of the first effect, the display area of the information display means may be divided into a first display area and a second display area by the boundary portion created by the movable body.
In the situation where the first effect is executed during the execution of the second effect, the display of the specific information of the second effect in the first display area is restricted when the first effect is executed. On the other hand, the display of the specific information of the second effect in the second display area is not limited.
The second effect is an effect of displaying the specific information by the information display means and outputting the effect sound by the sound output means.
In the situation where the first effect is executed during the execution of the second effect, a part or all of the effect sound of the second effect is restricted when the first effect is executed.
The first display area and the second display area are gaming machines that change with the movement of the movable body. The production execution means to execute the production and the production execution means
The effect control means for controlling the effect execution means is provided.
The effect includes a first effect in which a movable body operates and a second effect in which specific information is displayed by an information display means.
The movable body is provided in front of the information display means, and the movable body is provided in front of the information display means.
During the execution of the first effect, the display area of the information display means may be divided into a first display area and a second display area by the boundary portion created by the movable body.
In the situation where the first effect is executed during the execution of the second effect, the display of the specific information of the second effect in the first display area is restricted when the first effect is executed. On the other hand, the display of the specific information of the second effect in the second display area is not limited.
The second effect is an effect of displaying the specific information by the information display means and outputting the effect sound by the sound output means.
In the situation where the first effect is executed during the execution of the second effect, a part or all of the effect sound of the second effect is restricted when the first effect is executed.
The first effect is a gaming machine that operates a movable body and displays specific information in the first display area of the information display means.

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