JP2022007718A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine that can increase the interest in a game.SOLUTION: In a display performance, a priority for displaying an image is set. An image in the display performance having a high priority is displayed over an image in the display performance having a low priority. A first display performance and a second display performance are display performances in which the display period for displaying the image does not overlap, but the priority for displaying the image is set. The number of display performances for which the priority for displaying an image is set differs between a first performance mode and a second performance mode.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 7

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

Conventionally, in a pachinko gaming machine, which is a kind of gaming machine, a big hit game is given when a specific display result is displayed in a symbol variation game. Since the special entrance is open, the jackpot game is an advantageous game for a player who can obtain a prize ball according to the entry of the game ball into the special entrance. Further, in order to raise the expectation that the big hit game is given, a display effect of displaying various images is executed.

In such a pachinko gaming machine, for example, as in Patent Document 1, a display effect that changes the display mode of a hold image showing a symbol variation game whose execution is suspended, and a display effect that changes the display mode of the hold image, and a hold image or a character image A display effect that changes the display mode of the background image on the back surface is disclosed so as to be executable so as not to overlap. As a result, during the execution of the display effect of changing the display mode of the reserved image, the display effect of changing the display mode of the background image is not executed, and during the execution of the display effect of changing the display mode of the background image, the display effect is executed. The display effect that changes the display mode of the reserved image is not executed.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2012-143458

However, in such a gaming machine, it is desired to improve the interest in the game by improving the display effect such as these.
The present invention has been made by paying attention to the problems existing in such a conventional technique, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest in gaming.

The gaming machine that solves the above problems includes an image display means that performs a display effect of displaying an image in a gaming machine that is given an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player after the specific display result is displayed in the symbol variation game. The display effect is provided with an effect mode control means for controlling the effect mode, and a priority for displaying an image on the image display means is set in the display effect, and the image display means has a low priority display effect. The image in the display effect having a higher priority is displayed with priority over the image in the above, and the display effect includes a first display effect and a second display effect, and the first display effect and the second display effect. The effect is a display effect in which the display period for displaying the image on the image display means does not overlap, but the priority for displaying the image on the image display means is set, and the first effect is set in the effect mode. There are a mode and a second effect mode, and the gist is that the number of display effects for which the priority for displaying an image on the image display means is set differs between the first effect mode and the second effect mode. And.

Regarding the game machine, the display effect includes a first specific display effect and a second specific display effect, and the second specific display effect is expected to be given an advantageous state over the first specific display effect. It is a display effect with a high degree of degree, and the image display means may be configured to display the image in the second specific display effect in preference to the image in the first specific display effect.

Regarding the game machine, the display effect includes a first special display effect and a second special display effect, and the first special display effect and the second special display effect correspond to a predetermined stage. It is a display effect of displaying an image in a display color, and the image display means has priority over displaying an image in a specific display color in the first special display effect, and the specific display color in the second special display effect. It may be configured to display an image with.

Regarding the game machine, the display effect includes an effect symbol display effect for displaying an effect symbol, the effect symbol includes a first effect symbol and a second effect symbol, and the second effect symbol is a display effect. The effect symbol is more advantageous to the player than the first effect symbol, and the effect symbol display effect in which the first effect symbol is displayed as the effect symbol and the effect symbol in which the second effect symbol is displayed as the effect symbol. In the display effect, the image display means may have the same priority for displaying an image.

According to the present invention, it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

The figure which shows the pachinko game machine schematically. The figure which shows the electric composition of a pachinko machine. The figure which shows the production mode. The figure which shows the transition transition of a production mode. The figure which shows the look-ahead command setting process. The figure which shows the look-ahead effect determination process. The figure which shows the display priority in a display effect. The figure which shows the display priority in a display effect. The figure which shows the display priority in a display effect. (A) to (c) are diagrams showing display modes of images in various display effects.

[First Embodiment]
Hereinafter, an embodiment of the pachinko gaming machine will be described.
In the present specification, the upper, lower, left, right, front (front), and rear (back) indicate each direction when viewed from the player.

As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 10 as a gaming machine includes a frame body 11. The frame body 11 is a member for mounting various parts such as the game board 20.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a firing handle 16. For example, the launch handle 16 is provided on the front side of the frame 11. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, a gaming ball (game medium) is launched toward the gaming area 21 of the gaming board 20 with a strength corresponding to the operation amount (rotation amount) of the firing handle 16. That is, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured so that the firing intensity of the gaming ball can be adjusted by operating the firing handle 16.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a decorative lamp 17. For example, the decorative lamp 17 is provided on the front side of the frame 11. The decorative lamp 17 has a built-in light emitting body (not shown), and the light emitting body is configured to emit light, blink, and turn off. The decorative lamp 17 executes an effect of emitting light, blinking, and turning off (hereinafter referred to as a light emitting effect) as one of the effects.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a speaker 18. For example, the speaker 18 is provided on the front side of the frame 11. The speaker 18 is a device that outputs sound, and as one of the effects, an effect of outputting sounds such as human or animal voices, sound effects, and music (hereinafter referred to as a sound effect) is executed.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with an operation button 19a and a cross button 19b on the front side of the frame 11 at a position that can be operated by the player. The operation button 19a as an operation means is used, for example, in the production. The cross-shaped button 19b is used, for example, when adjusting the amount of light of the decorative lamp 17 and the volume from the speaker 18.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an information display device 22. For example, the information display device 22 is provided at a position visible to the player on the game board 20. The information display device 22 is notified of various information indicating the control state of the pachinko gaming machine 10.

The information display device 22 includes a first special symbol display unit 22a. The first special symbol display unit 22a is configured to be able to display one type or a plurality of types of the first special symbol. The first special symbol display unit 22a can execute a first special symbol variation game (first variation game) in which a predetermined symbol is variablely displayed and finally the first special symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. In the following description, the "first special symbol fluctuation game" may be abbreviated as "first special game".

The information display device 22 includes a second special symbol display unit 22b. The second special symbol display unit 22b is configured to be able to display one type or a plurality of types of the second special symbol. The second special symbol display unit 22b can execute a second special symbol variation game (second variation game) in which a predetermined symbol is variablely displayed and finally the second special symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. In the following description, the "second special symbol fluctuation game" may be abbreviated as "second special game".

Further, in the following description, when the first special symbol fluctuation game and the second special symbol fluctuation game are not distinguished, they are collectively referred to as "special symbol fluctuation game (symbol fluctuation game)", and the special symbol fluctuation game is referred to as "". It may be referred to as "special game". The first special symbol and the second special symbol are symbols for notifying the result of a lottery (a big hit lottery described later) internally executed in the pachinko gaming machine 10.

In the present specification, the "variable display" means a state in which the type of the displayed symbol changes with the passage of time. In the present specification, the "fixed stop display" means a state in which the symbol is definitively stopped and displayed, and the type of the displayed symbol does not change. In the present specification, "fixed stop display" and "derivation" have the same meaning for a symbol. The special symbols that can be derived from the first special symbol display unit 22a and the second special symbol display unit 22b include a jackpot symbol as a jackpot display result (an example of a specific display result) and a missed symbol as a missed display result, respectively. be. In a special game, when a jackpot symbol is derived, it can be recognized by the player that it will be a jackpot. In the special game, when the out-of-order symbol is derived, it can be recognized by the player that the out-of-order symbol is out of order.

In this embodiment, the first special game and the second special game are not executed at the same time. In the present embodiment, the second special game is executed in preference to the first special game. In the present embodiment, when the big hit lottery is won, the big hit symbol is derived in the special game, and the big hit game is given after the end of the special game. That is, the big hit game (hit game) is a game given on condition that the big hit lottery is won, and is a game given after the big hit display result is displayed in the special game. As will be described in detail later, the jackpot game is a game in which a large number of prize balls can be obtained, and is therefore an advantageous game (advantageous state) for the player.

The information display device 22 includes a first special hold display unit 22c. The first special hold display unit 22c displays information that can recognize the number of times of the first special game whose execution is held because the hold condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied. In the following description, the number of pending first special games is referred to as "first special pending number". The information display device 22 includes a second special hold display unit 22d. The second special hold display unit 22d displays information that can recognize the number of times of the second special game whose execution is held because the hold condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied. In the following description, the number of pending second special games is referred to as "second special pending number". For example, the maximum value of the first special hold number and the second special hold number is "4", respectively.

The information display device 22 includes a normal symbol display unit 22e. The ordinary symbol display unit 22e is configured to be able to display one type or a plurality of types of ordinary symbols. The normal symbol display unit 22e can execute a normal symbol fluctuation game (normal fluctuation game) in which a predetermined symbol is variablely displayed and finally the normal symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. In the following description, the normal symbol fluctuation game is abbreviated as "normal game". The normal symbols that can be derived to the normal symbol display unit 22e include a normal hit symbol and a normal missed symbol. When a normal hit symbol is derived in a normal game, it becomes possible for the player to recognize that the normal hit symbol is obtained. In a normal game, when a normal out-of-order symbol is derived, it becomes possible for the player to recognize that the normal out-of-order symbol is derived. In the present embodiment, when the winning lottery of the ordinary symbol is won, the ordinary winning symbol is derived in the ordinary game, and the ordinary winning game is given after the end of the ordinary game. As will be described in detail later, the normal hit game is in an advantageous state for the player because it is easy to establish the holding condition of the second special game.

The information display device 22 is provided with a normal hold display unit 22f. The normal hold display unit 22f displays information that can recognize the number of normal games whose execution is held (the number of normal hold games) because the hold condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied. For example, the maximum value of the normal hold number is "4".

Next, the game board 20 will be described.
The game board 20 has a game area 21 formed by partitioning the front surface side (front side) of the game board 20 into a substantially circular shape by rails. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a center frame 26 having various decorations in the substantially center of the gaming area 21. The center frame 26 includes an opening 26a.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an effect display device 27 as an effect execution means for executing the effect. The effect display device 27 includes a display area 27r on which an image is displayed, and performs a display effect (notification) for displaying the image. The effect display device 27 as an image display means is assembled to the game board 20 so that the display area 27r can be visually recognized by the player through the opening 26a of the center frame 26. As one of the effects, the effect display device 27 executes an effect (hereinafter referred to as a display effect) for displaying an image (picture) imitating a predetermined character or character.

In the present embodiment, the display effect that can be executed by the effect display device 27 includes an effect symbol variation game in which the effect symbols are variablely displayed in a plurality of columns and finally a combination of the effect symbols is derived. In the following description, the production symbol variation game is abbreviated as "production game". The effect pattern is a pattern (decorative pattern) decorated with characters, patterns, etc., and is for diversifying the display effect. In the present embodiment, the effect game is performed by displaying (scrolling) the symbol rows of the first row, the second row, and the third row in predetermined directions.

The production game starts with the start of the special game and ends with the end of the special game. Then, in the production game, a combination of production symbols corresponding to the special symbols derived in the special game is derived. When the jackpot symbol is derived in the special game, the jackpot symbol combination by the effect symbol is derived in the production game. For example, the jackpot symbol combination based on the effect symbols is a symbol combination such as "333" or "777" in which the effect symbols in all rows are the same. When the out-of-order symbol is derived in the special game, the out-of-design combination by the effect symbol is derived in the effect game. For example, the pattern combination that is out of alignment with the effect symbol is a symbol combination such as "787" or "556" in which the effect symbols in at least a part of the rows are different from the effect symbols in the other rows. In the production game, the production symbol may be temporarily stopped and displayed before the final stop display is displayed. In the present specification, the "temporary stop display" is a temporary stop state before the effect symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed, for example, a state in which the effect symbol is shaken and variablely displayed.

The production game may include a reach production performed by forming a reach. In the reach, the same effect symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed in a specific column (first column and third column in the present embodiment) among a plurality of columns, and a column different from the specific column (second column in the present embodiment). ) Is still displayed in a variable manner. For example, in the reach effect, there may be a plurality of types of reach effects in which the movements of the characters to appear and the effect symbols are different.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first starting port 28 that is open to the gaming area 21 below the center frame 26. The first starting port 28 is always open so that a game ball can enter the ball. A game ball can enter the first starting port 28. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first starting sensor SE1 that detects a gaming ball that has entered the first starting port 28. For example, the first start sensor SE1 is provided in a passage through which a game ball that has entered the first start port 28 passes. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the first start sensor SE1, the holding condition (first holding condition) of the first special game can be satisfied, and the payout condition of the prize ball is also satisfied. In this way, the first start sensor SE1 detects the entry of the game ball into the first start port 28 (the game ball that has entered the first start port 28). Further, the first special game may be executed (executable) when the game ball enters the first starting port 28.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second starting port 29 that is open to the gaming area 21 below the center frame 26. A game ball can enter the second starting port 29. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second starting sensor SE2 that detects a gaming ball that has entered the second starting port 29. For example, the second start sensor SE2 is provided in a passage through which a game ball that has entered the second start port 29 passes. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the second start sensor SE2, the holding condition (second holding condition) of the second special game can be satisfied, and the prize ball payout condition is also satisfied. In this way, the second start sensor SE2 detects the entry of the game ball into the second start opening 29 (the game ball that has entered the second start opening 29). Further, the second special game may be executed (executable) when the game ball enters the second starting port 29.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a normal variable member 30 that can operate in an open state (allowable state) and a closed state (regulated state) in the game area 21. The open state is a state in which the game ball can be entered into the second starting port 29 or is easily entered. The closed state is a state in which the game ball cannot or is difficult to enter the second starting port 29. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a normal actuator A1 (shown in FIG. 2) that normally operates the variable member 30. The normal variable member 30 is operated in the open state in the normal hit game. In this way, the normally variable member 30 operates so that the second starting port 29 can take an open state and a closed state.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a large winning opening 31 that is open to the gaming area 21 at the lower right of the center frame 26. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a special winning sensor SE3 that detects a gaming ball that has entered the large winning opening 31. For example, the special winning sensor SE3 is provided in a passage through which a game ball that has entered the large winning opening 31 passes. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the special prize sensor SE3, the payout condition of the prize ball is satisfied.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a special variable member 32 that can operate in an open state (allowable state) and a closed state (regulated state) in the game area 21. The open state is a state in which the game ball can be entered into the large winning opening 31 or is easily entered. The closed state is a state in which the game ball cannot be entered into the large winning opening 31 or is difficult to enter. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a special actuator A2 (shown in FIG. 2) that operates the special variable member 32. The special variable member 32 is operated in the open state in the jackpot game. In this way, the special variable member 32 operates so that the large winning opening 31 can take an open state and a closed state. That is, the big hit game is a game in which the big winning opening 31 is opened (the big winning opening 31 is opened).

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a gate 33 through which a gaming ball can pass (enter) on the right side of the center frame 26 in the gaming area 21. The gate 33 includes a gate sensor SE4 (shown in FIG. 2) that allows a game ball to enter and detects a game ball passing through the gate 33. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the gate sensor SE4, the hold condition of the normal game can be satisfied.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a general winning opening 34 that is open to the gaming area 21 on the right side of the center frame 26. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a general winning sensor SE5 (shown in FIG. 2) that detects a gaming ball that has entered the general winning opening 34. For example, the general winning sensor SE5 is provided in a passage (not shown) through which a game ball that has entered the general winning opening 34 passes. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the general prize sensor SE5, the payout condition of the prize ball is satisfied. The pachinko gaming machine 10 may be provided with a plurality of general winning openings.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment includes a first starting opening 28, a second starting opening 29, a large winning opening 31, and a general winning opening 34 as winning openings. The pachinko gaming machine 10 may have a winning slot different from the winning slot. "Winning" means that a game ball enters the winning opening. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a member such as a nail or a windmill for changing the behavior of the gaming ball flowing down the gaming area 21.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with various sensors. Various sensors include a door opening sensor SE6 (shown in FIG. 2) that detects that the door member 11b has been opened from the support member 11a. Various sensors include a magnetic force sensor SE7 (shown in FIG. 2) that detects the generation of a magnetic force exceeding a specified strength. Various sensors include an induced magnetic field sensor SE8 (shown in FIG. 2) that detects the generation of a dielectric magnetic field having a specified strength or higher.

Further, in the present embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine is provided with a plurality of movable bodies KL and KR. The plurality of movable bodies KL and KR include a left movable body KL and a right movable body KR imitating a sword. In the present embodiment, the left movable body KL moves by driving the first effect actuator A3 (shown in FIG. 2), and the right movable body KR moves by driving the second effect actuator A4 (shown in FIG. 2). .. The left movable body KL and the right movable body KR perform a movable effect. As described above, in the present embodiment, the left movable body KL and the right movable body KR correspond to the movable effect means.

Next, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a low-probability state and a high-probability state as gaming states in which the jackpot probabilities differ. The jackpot probability is the probability of winning a jackpot in a jackpot lottery. The high probability state is a gaming state in which the jackpot probability is higher than that in the low probability state. In the high-probability state, the possibility of winning the big hit lottery is higher than in the low-probability state, so that the gaming state is advantageous for the player. The high probability state is a so-called "probability fluctuation state (probability change state)".

The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a low base state and a high base state as game states in which the ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of shots of the game balls is different. The high base state is a gaming state in which the probability that the game ball enters the second starting port 29 is higher than that in the low base state. The high base state is the so-called "electric support state", and the low base state is the so-called "non-electric support state". In the high base state, the probability that the game ball will enter the second starting port 29 increases, and the game ball can easily enter the second starting port 29, which is advantageous for the player. Easy state, improved ball entry rate).

For example, the high base state can be realized by performing a control of one arbitrarily selected from the three controls described below, or by performing 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 normal game as compared with the case of the low base state. The second control is the probability fluctuation control of the ordinary symbol, which changes the probability of winning the winning lottery of the ordinary symbol (ordinary winning probability) with a higher probability than in the low base state. The third control is an opening time extension control that makes the total opening time of the ordinary variable member 30 in one ordinary hit game longer than that in the low base state. As the opening time extension control, the number of times the normal variable member 30 is opened in one normal hit game is increased as compared with the case in the low base state, and the normal variable member 30 is opened once in the normal hit game. It is preferable to control at least one of the controls that make the time longer than in the low base state.

In this embodiment, the normal hit probability in the low base state exceeds 0. Therefore, the normally variable member 30 can be operated in the open state in the low base state. The normal hit probability in the low base state may be 0. In this case, the variable member 30 is normally not operated in the open state in the low base state. That is, it can be said that the low base state is a state in which it is difficult for the game ball to enter the second starting port 29 or the game ball does not enter the second starting port 29 as compared with the high base state.

Further, the high base state may be realized by combining the fourth control described below. The fourth control is a control for shortening the fluctuation time of the special symbol, which shortens the fluctuation time of the special game (for example, the average fluctuation time) as compared with the case of the low base state. When the fluctuation time shortening control of the special symbol is performed, the high base state is the so-called "variation time shortening state" of the special symbol. On the other hand, the low base state is the so-called "non-variable time shortened state" for the special symbol.

Next, the big hit in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment includes a plurality of types of jackpot symbols as jackpot symbols of special symbols. Each type of jackpot is defined for each of the plurality of types of jackpot symbols. The types of jackpot games are defined for each of the plurality of types of jackpot symbols (types of jackpots).

In the jackpot game, first, an opening effect is performed to notify the start of the jackpot game over a predetermined opening time. In the big hit game, after the opening time has elapsed, a plurality of round games in which the big winning opening 31 is opened are performed. Round games are played up to the maximum number of times. In the present embodiment, the upper limit number of times is a predetermined number of times.

One round game is the first end condition in which a predetermined upper limit number (“9” in this embodiment) of game balls enters the large winning opening 31, or the second end in which a predetermined upper limit time elapses. It ends when the condition is satisfied. That is, the end conditions for ending each of the multiple round games include the first end condition in which the maximum number of game balls that have entered the large winning opening 31 is the maximum number of balls, and the large winning opening 31. There is a second end condition in which the number of balls entered is not the upper limit and a predetermined upper limit time elapses. In the round game, the large winning opening 31 is opened in a predetermined opening mode, and more specifically, the open state is taken when the start of the round game is started, and the closed state is taken when the round game is finished. In the round game, a round production is performed. In this way, the special variable member 32 operates so that the large winning opening 31 can take an open state in each of the plurality of round games, and when the start condition for starting each round game is satisfied, the large winning opening 31 Is in the open state, and when the end condition for ending each round game is satisfied, the large winning opening 31 is in the closed state. Then, in the big hit game, when the final round game is completed, an ending effect is performed to notify the end of the big hit game over a predetermined ending time. The jackpot game ends with the passage of the ending time.

Next, a specific jackpot in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
In the present embodiment, of the 100 types of jackpot symbols displayed on the first special symbol display unit 22a as the game result of the first special game, 65 types of jackpot symbols are symbol ZA and 35 types of jackpot symbols are symbol ZB. It is classified into each. Further, among the 100 types of jackpot symbols displayed on the second special symbol display unit 22b as the game result of the second special game, 65 types of jackpot symbols are classified into symbol Za and 35 types of jackpot symbols are classified into symbol Zb. Has been done. As described above, in the present embodiment, there are two types of jackpots as the types of jackpots in the first special game, and there are two types of jackpots as the types of jackpots in the second special game, but the present invention is not limited to this. Hereinafter, as the type of jackpot, the type of jackpot symbol is used and expressed as a jackpot based on the symbols ZA, ZB, Za, Zb. Further, as the type of the jackpot game given based on the type of the jackpot, the type of the jackpot symbol is used and expressed as the jackpot game based on the symbols ZA, ZB, Za, Zb.

As the jackpot game based on the symbols ZA and Za, the maximum number of round games is set to 10 times. As the jackpot game based on the symbols ZB and Zb, the maximum number of round games is set to 4 times, which is less than 10.

In the present embodiment, 25 s is specified as the upper limit time of the round game for each big hit game. In the present embodiment, an interval time between rounds (2s in this embodiment) is set (specified) after the end of the round game for each of the plurality of round games, and when the interval time between rounds elapses, The next round game will be started, or the ending time will be started. Further, in the present embodiment, the same opening time (8s in the present embodiment) and the same ending time (10s in the present embodiment) are defined for all types of jackpot games.

In the symbols ZA and Za, a high probability state and a high base state are defined as the game state after the big hit game is completed. After the big hit game based on the symbols ZA, Za is completed, a high probability state and a high base state are given until the next big hit game is given. In the symbols ZB and Zb, a low probability state and a high base state are defined as the game state after the big hit game is completed. After the end of the big hit game based on the symbols ZB, Zb, a low probability state is given, and until the special game of the predetermined upper limit number (100 times in this embodiment) is completed, or the upper limit number of times. A high base state is granted until the jackpot game is granted before the special game ends.

In the present embodiment, the jackpot probability is defined as 345/65536 in the low probability state and 734/65536 in the high probability state. As the normal hit probability, 1/65536 is set in the low base state, and 65534/65535 is set in the high base state. In the present embodiment, a normal hit lottery is performed to determine whether the normal hit is achieved, but the present invention is not limited to this. It may be determined that the high base condition is not a normal hit. The total opening time of the normal variable member 30 in one normal hit game is set to 396 ms in the low base state and 5680 ms in the high base state. The number of prize balls is "4" when the game ball is detected by the first start sensor SE1, "1" when the game ball is detected by the second start sensor SE2, and the game ball by the special prize sensor SE3. When it is detected, "15" is defined, and when the game ball is detected by the general winning sensor SE5, "5" is defined.

Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 2, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a main control board 40 on the back side (rear side) of the gaming board 20. The main control board 40 performs various processes and outputs a control signal (control command) according to the result of the processes.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with an auxiliary control board 41 on the back side (rear side) of the gaming board 20. The sub control board 41 executes a predetermined process based on the control signal input from the main control board 40. For example, the sub-control board 41 performs a process for executing a light emission effect by the decorative lamp 17, a sound effect by the speaker 18, and a display effect by the effect display device 27.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a power supply unit 60 on the back side (rear side) of the gaming board 20. The power supply unit 60 is a unit that supplies power to the main control board 40 and the sub control board 41 by performing an operation of switching the power switch 60a to the ON state.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is equipped with a backup function. The backup function internally retains (backs up) various information related to game control even when the power supply from the external power supply is stopped, and is based on the various information held when the power supply is started. This is a function to restore game control. Here, the various information to be backed up includes game information related to the progress of the game. For example, the game information includes information on a special game, information on a jackpot game, information on a game state, and information on payout of prize balls. Further, in the present embodiment, the main control board 40 and the sub control board 41 are equipped with a backup function, but the sub control board 41 may not be equipped with the backup function.

First, the main control board 40 will be described.
The main control board 40 includes a main control CPU 40a, a main control ROM 40b, a main control RAM 40c, and an RWM clear switch 40d. The main control CPU 40a performs various processes by executing the main control program.

The main control ROM 40b stores a main control program, a table used for a predetermined lottery, a determination value, and the like. Further, the main control ROM 40b stores a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns. The fluctuation pattern is information that can specify the fluctuation time from the start of the special game to the end of the special game. Further, in the present embodiment, the variation pattern specifies the production content (production mode) of the production game performed between the start of the special game and the end of the special game, such as the type of reach effect. Possible information. For example, if the fluctuation pattern is information that can specify the fluctuation time from the start of the special game to the end of the special game, the fluctuation pattern is from the start of the special game to the end of the special game. It does not have to be information that can identify the production content of the production game performed during the period.

The fluctuation patterns include a jackpot fluctuation pattern, a missed reach fluctuation pattern, and a missed fluctuation pattern. In the jackpot fluctuation pattern, as the production content of the production game, the production content that finally derives the symbol combination of the jackpot through the reach effect is defined. In the out-of-reach fluctuation pattern, as the effect content of the effect game, the effect content in which the out-of-order symbol combination is finally derived after the reach effect is defined. In the deviation variation pattern, as the production content of the production game, the production content that finally derives the pattern combination of the deviation without going through the reach effect is defined.

The main control RAM 40c is configured to be able to store various information that is rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10. The information stored in the main control RAM 40c is, for example, a flag, a counter, a timer, and the like. Further, the main control board 40 is configured to be able to generate random numbers. For example, the random number may be generated as a hardware random number or a software random number.

The RWM clear switch 40d is configured to enable an operation for instructing initialization of various backed up information. In the present embodiment, various backed up information is initialized by turning on the power when the RWM clear switch 40d as the initialization operation means is on (operated).

The main control CPU 40a and the sensors SE1 to SE8 are connected to each other. The main control CPU 40a is configured to be able to input a detection signal output when the sensors SE1 to SE8 detect a game ball.

The main control CPU 40a and the actuators A1 and A2 are connected to each other. The main control CPU 40a is configured to be able to control the operation of the actuators A1 and A2. The main control CPU 40a and the information display device 22 are connected to each other. The main control CPU 40a is configured to be able to control the display contents of the information display device 22.

Next, the sub-control board 41 will be described.
The sub control board 41 and the main control board 40 are connected to each other. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to output a control signal in one direction from the main control board 40 to the sub control board 41.

The sub-control board 41 includes a sub-control CPU 41a, a sub-control ROM 41b, and a sub-control RAM 41c. The sub-control CPU 41a performs various processes (for example, processes related to the effect) by executing the sub-control program. The sub-control ROM 41b stores the sub-control program, the table used for the lottery, the determination value, and the like. The sub-control ROM 41b stores display effect data related to the display effect in the effect display device 27. The sub-control ROM 41b stores the light emission effect data related to the light emission effect in the decorative lamp 17. The sub-control ROM 41b stores the audio effect data related to the audio effect in the speaker 18.

The sub-control RAM 41c is configured to be able to store various information that is appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10. The information stored in the sub-control RAM 41c is, for example, a flag, a counter, a timer, and the like. Further, the sub-control board 41 is configured to be able to generate random numbers. For example, the random number may be generated as a hardware random number or a software random number.

The sub-control CPU 41a and the effect display device 27 are connected to each other. The sub-control CPU 41a is configured to be able to control the display mode of the effect display device 27. That is, the sub-control CPU 41a as the effect control means controls the effect display device 27. The sub-control CPU 41a and the decorative lamp 17 are connected to each other. The sub-control CPU 41a is configured to be able to control the light emitting mode of the decorative lamp 17. The sub-control CPU 41a and the speaker 18 are connected to each other. The sub-control CPU 41a is configured to be able to control the output mode of the speaker 18. The sub-control CPU 41a and the operation button 19a are connected to each other. The sub-control CPU 41a is configured to be able to input an operation signal indicating that the operation button 19a has been operated. The sub-control CPU 41a and the cross-shaped button 19b are connected to each other. The sub-control CPU 41a is configured to be able to input an operation signal indicating that the cross-shaped button 19b has been operated.

The sub-control CPU 41a and the actuators A3 and A4 are connected to each other. The sub-control CPU 41a is configured to be able to control the operation of the actuators A3 and A4. The first effect actuator A3 is an actuator for moving (operating) the left movable body KL such as a stepping motor, and the second effect actuator A4 is an actuator for moving the right movable body KR such as a stepping motor. Is.

Next, various processes performed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
First, the special symbol input process performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described. The special symbol input process is performed as an interrupt process.

In the special symbol input process, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the game ball has entered the first starting port 28 based on whether or not the detection signal is input from the first starting sensor SE1.
When the game ball enters the first starting port 28, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the first special hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c is less than the upper limit number (“4” in the present embodiment). To judge. When the first special hold number is less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 40a updates the first special hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c by adding "1". As a result, the holding condition of the first special game is satisfied. In this process, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so as to display the updated first special hold number. Further, the main control CPU 40a sets the information (hereinafter, referred to as the first hold number command) that can specify the first special hold number after the update in the output buffer. The information (control command) set in the output buffer is output to the sub-control board 41 in the next and subsequent interrupt processes.

Next, the main control CPU 40a acquires a random number generated in the main control board 40, and stores random number information based on the acquired random number in the main control RAM 40c. For example, the random number is a random number used for the jackpot lottery, a random number used for determining the jackpot symbol, a random number used for determining the fluctuation pattern, and the like. In this process, the main control CPU 40a stores the random number information so that the random number information for the first special game can be specified and the storage order of the random number information can be specified. In the present embodiment, by storing the random number information for the first special game in the main control RAM 40c, the execution can be suspended until the execution condition of the first special game is satisfied. The random number information may be the acquired random number itself, or may be information obtained by processing the random number by a predetermined method.

Main control when no game ball has entered the first starting port 28, when the number of first special holdings is not less than the upper limit, and when random number information for the first special game is stored in the main control RAM 40c. The CPU 40a determines whether or not the game ball has entered the second starting port 29 based on whether or not the detection signal is input from the second starting sensor SE2. When the game ball has not entered the second starting port 29, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol input process.

When the game ball enters the second starting port 29, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the number of second special reservations stored in the main control RAM 40c is less than the upper limit number (“4” in the present embodiment). To judge. If the second special hold number is not less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol input process. When the number of the second special hold is less than the upper limit, the main control CPU 40a updates the number of the second special hold stored in the main control RAM 40c by adding "1". As a result, the holding condition of the second special game is satisfied. In this process, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so as to display the second special hold number after the update. Further, the main control CPU 40a sets the information (hereinafter, referred to as the second hold number command) that can specify the second special hold number after the update in the output buffer.

Next, the main control CPU 40a acquires a random number generated in the main control board 40, and stores random number information based on the acquired random number in the main control RAM 40c. In this process, the main control CPU 40a stores the random number information so that the random number information for the second special game can be specified and the storage order of the random number information can be specified. In the present embodiment, by storing the random number information for the second special game in the main control RAM 40c, the execution can be suspended until the execution condition of the second special game is satisfied.

Next, the special symbol start processing performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described. The special symbol start process is performed as an interrupt process.
In the special symbol start process, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the game is in the special game or the big hit game. When the special game or the big hit game is in progress, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process.

On the other hand, when not in the special game or the big hit game, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the second special hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c is "1" or more. When the number of the second special hold is "1" or more, the main control CPU 40a performs a predetermined process so that the execution condition of the second special game is satisfied and the second special game is started. On the other hand, when the second special hold number is not "1" or more, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the first special hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c is "1" or more. When the first special hold number is "1" or more, the main control CPU 40a performs a predetermined process so that the execution condition of the first special game is satisfied and the first special game is started. In this way, the main control CPU 40a preferentially executes the second special game over the first special game. On the other hand, if the first special hold number is not "1" or more, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process.

When starting the first special game, the main control CPU 40a updates by subtracting "1" from the first special hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c. In this process, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so that the updated first special hold number is displayed. Next, the main control CPU 40a reads out the first stored random number information from the main control RAM 40c among the random number information for the first special game. When the main control CPU 40a reads out the random number information stored first, the main control CPU 40a erases the random number information from the main control RAM 40c.

Next, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not to win the big hit based on the read random number information and the big hit determination value stored in the main control ROM 40b. The determination of whether or not to win the jackpot is determined by, for example, whether or not the value of the random number specified from the random number information and the jackpot determination value corresponding to the current probability state match. The determination of whether or not to win the big hit may be made based on whether or not the value obtained by adding the value of the random number specified from the random number information and the big hit determination value exceeds a predetermined value.

When the jackpot is won, the main control CPU 40a determines the jackpot symbol derived in the first special game and the fluctuation pattern of the first special game. For example, the main control CPU 40a determines the jackpot symbol derived in the first special game and the fluctuation pattern of the first special game by lottery using the read random number information for the first special game. When the jackpot symbol derived in the first special game is determined, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter, referred to as a symbol command) that can identify the determined jackpot symbol in the output buffer. When the fluctuation pattern of the first special game is determined, the main control CPU 40a can specify the determined fluctuation pattern, and provides information (hereinafter, referred to as a game start command) instructing the start of the production game based on the fluctuation pattern. Set in the output buffer. After setting the symbol command and the first game start command in the output buffer, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process. In the present embodiment, the game start commands include a first game start command for instructing the start of a production game based on the fluctuation pattern of the first special game, and a production game based on the fluctuation pattern of the second special game. There is a second game start command to instruct, and it is information that can identify which special game is based on the fluctuation pattern.

On the other hand, in the case of a loss that does not win the big hit, the main control CPU 40a determines the loss pattern derived in the first special game and the fluctuation pattern of the first special game. For example, the main control CPU 40a determines the out-of-order symbol derived in the first special game and the fluctuation pattern of the first special game by lottery using the read random number information for the first special game. When the out-of-order symbol derived in the first special game is determined, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter, referred to as a symbol command) that can identify the determined out-of-design symbol in the output buffer. When the fluctuation pattern of the first special game is determined, the main control CPU 40a can specify the determined fluctuation pattern, and sets a game start command based on the fluctuation pattern in the output buffer. After setting the symbol command and the first game start command in the output buffer, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process.

When starting the second special game, the main control CPU 40a performs the same control as the control when starting the first special game described above. That is, the main control CPU 40a subtracts the second special hold number, determines the jackpot lottery (big hit determination), determines the jackpot symbol or the missed symbol based on the result of the jackpot lottery, determines the variation pattern based on the result of the jackpot lottery, and the symbol command. And the game start command. After that, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process.

Then, when the special symbol start process is completed, the main control CPU 40a executes a special game by performing a process different from the special symbol start process. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so that the special game is started. The main control CPU 40a measures the fluctuation time defined in the fluctuation pattern determined in the special symbol start processing. Then, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so that the special symbol determined in the special symbol start processing is derived when the fluctuation time defined in the fluctuation pattern elapses. Further, the main control CPU 40a gives an instruction to stop the fluctuation of the effect symbol when the variation time determined for the variation pattern determined in the special symbol start process elapses, and information for deriving the symbol combination by the effect symbol (hereinafter, the game). (Shown as end command) is set in the output buffer.

In this way, the main control CPU 40a can control the first special game and the second special game, and when the execution condition of the special game is satisfied, the main control CPU 40a controls to execute the special game.

Next, the jackpot processing performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
In the big hit process, the main control CPU 40a controls to give a big hit game based on the big hit symbol (type of big hit) determined in the special symbol start process. That is, the main control CPU 40a grants the jackpot game by executing the jackpot process.

When the big hit special game ends, the main control CPU 40a first sets information (hereinafter, referred to as an opening command) that can specify the start of the opening time in the output buffer. When the opening time has elapsed, the main control CPU 40a performs a process for executing the round game. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a controls the special actuator A2 so that the big winning opening 31 is opened based on the opening pattern determined by the big hit symbol (type of big hit), and starts the round game. After starting the round game, the main control CPU 40a controls the special actuator A2 so that the large winning opening 31 is closed when the first end condition or the second end condition is satisfied, and ends the round game. The main control CPU 40a repeats the process for executing such a round game until the predetermined number of round games is completed.

Further, each time the main control CPU 40a starts a round game, information that can specify the start of the round game (hereinafter referred to as a round command) is set in the output buffer. When the final round game is completed, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter, referred to as an ending command) that can specify the start of the ending time in the output buffer. When the ending time elapses, the main control CPU 40a ends the jackpot game.

Next, the game state processing performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
When the big hit game based on the symbols ZA, Za is given to the main control CPU 40a, the main probability stored in the main control RAM 40c is a value that can be specified to be controlled to a high probability state when the big hit game is finished. Set to the status flag. Further, when the big hit game based on the symbols ZA, Za is given to the main control CPU 40a, a value that can be specified to be controlled to the high base state at the end of the big hit game is stored in the main control RAM 40c. Set to the main base state flag. In this case, the main control CPU 40a controls the game state so as to be in a high probability state and a high base state until the next big hit game is started.

When the big hit game based on the symbols ZB and Zb is given to the main control CPU 40a, the main probability stored in the main control RAM 40c is a value that can be specified to be controlled to a low probability state when the big hit game is finished. Set to the status flag. Further, when the big hit game based on the symbols ZB and Zb is given to the main control CPU 40a, a value that can be specified to be controlled to the high base state at the end of the big hit game is stored in the main control RAM 40c. Set to the main base state flag. In this case, since the main control CPU 40a grants a high base state in which the upper limit number of times is set, the number of times corresponding to the upper limit number of times (100 times in the present embodiment) is the remaining number of times of the special game in which the high base state is given. Is stored in the main control RAM 40c.

Then, the main control CPU 40a subtracts "1" from the remaining number of times stored in the main control RAM 40c each time the special game is executed. When the remaining number of times becomes "0", the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can be specified to control to a low base state with the end of the special game in which the remaining number of times becomes "0". Set to. That is, the main control CPU 40a ends the high base state and shifts to the low base state with the end of the special game of the upper limit number of times.

When the big hit game is given, the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can be specified to be controlled to the low probability state in the main probability state flag when the big hit game is started. Further, when the big hit game is given, the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can be specified to be controlled to the low base state in the main base state flag when the big hit game is started.

When the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can be specified to control to a low probability state in the main probability state flag, the main control CPU 40a outputs information that can specify that it is a low probability state (hereinafter referred to as a low probability state command). Set to. On the other hand, when the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can be specified to control to a high probability state in the main probability state flag, information that can specify that it is in a high probability state (hereinafter referred to as a high probability state command). ) Is set in the output buffer.

When the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can be specified to control to the low base state in the main base state flag, the main control CPU 40a outputs information that can be specified to be in the low base state (hereinafter referred to as a low base state command) as an output buffer. Set to. On the other hand, when the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can be specified to control to the high base state in the main base state flag, the information that can specify that the high base state is specified (hereinafter referred to as a high base state command). ) Is set in the output buffer.

Next, the normal symbol input process performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described. Ordinary symbol input processing is performed as interrupt processing.
In the normal symbol input process, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the game ball has passed (entered) the gate 33 based on whether or not the detection signal has been input from the gate sensor SE4. When the game ball has not passed through the gate 33, the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol input process. On the other hand, when the game ball passes through the gate 33, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the normal hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c is less than the upper limit number (“4” in the present embodiment). do. When the normal hold number is not less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol input process.

When the normal hold number is less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 40a updates the normal hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c by adding "1". As a result, the hold condition of the normal game is satisfied. When the game ball enters the gate 33 and the normal hold number does not reach the predetermined upper limit, the hold condition of the normal game is satisfied and the execution of the normal variable game is held. Further, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so as to display the normal hold number after the update. Further, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter, referred to as a normal hold number command) that can specify the updated normal hold number in the output buffer.

Next, the main control CPU 40a acquires a random number generated in the main control board 40, and stores random number information based on the acquired random number in the main control RAM 40c. For example, the random numbers are random numbers used for winning lottery of ordinary symbols, random numbers used for determining the fluctuation time of ordinary games, and the like. In this case, the main control CPU 40a stores the random number information for a normal game so that the storage order of the random number information can be specified. In the present embodiment, by storing random number information for a normal game in the main control RAM 40c, the execution can be suspended until the execution condition of the normal game is satisfied. After that, the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol input process.

Next, the normal symbol start processing performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described. The normal symbol start process is performed as an interrupt process.
In the normal symbol start process, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the game is in the normal game or the normal hit game. When the normal game or the normal hit game is in progress, the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol start process.

On the other hand, when it is not during a normal game or a normal hit game, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the normal hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c is "1" or more. When the normal hold number is "1" or more, the main control CPU 40a performs a predetermined process so that the execution condition of the normal game is satisfied and the normal game is started. On the other hand, when the normal hold number is not "1" or more, the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol start process.

When starting the normal game, the main control CPU 40a updates by subtracting "1" from the normal hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c. In this process, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so that the updated normal hold number is displayed. Next, the main control CPU 40a reads out the first stored random number information from the main control RAM 40c among the random number information for the normal game. When the main control CPU 40a reads out the random number information stored first, the main control CPU 40a erases the random number information from the main control RAM 40c.

Next, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not to win the normal hit based on the read random number information and the normal hit determination value stored in the main control ROM 40b (normal hit lottery). The determination of whether or not to win the ordinary hit is determined by, for example, whether or not the value of the random number specified from the random number information and the ordinary hit determination value corresponding to the current base state match. In this way, the main control CPU 40a performs a normal hit lottery and determines whether or not to operate the normal variable member 30 to give a normal hit game in which the second starting port 29 can take an open state.

When winning a normal hit, the main control CPU 40a determines the normal hit symbol derived in the normal game and the fluctuation time of the normal game. For example, when the above-mentioned normal symbol fluctuation time shortening control is adopted, the main control CPU 40a determines the first fluctuation time in the low base state and the second fluctuation time shorter than the first fluctuation time in the high base state. To decide. When the fluctuation time of the normal game is determined, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter, referred to as a normal start command) that can specify the determined fluctuation time in the output buffer. The normal start command may be information that can specify the result of the winning lottery of the normal symbol. After that, the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol start process.

On the other hand, when the normal hit is not won, the main control CPU 40a determines the normal outlier symbol to be derived in the normal game and the fluctuation time of the normal game. When the main control CPU 40a determines the fluctuation time of the normal game, the main control CPU 40a sets a normal start command capable of specifying the determined fluctuation time in the output buffer. After that, the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol start process.

Then, the main control CPU 40a executes a normal game by performing a process different from the normal symbol start process. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a is an information display device so as to start the normal game and derive the normal symbol determined in the normal symbol start process when the fluctuation time determined in the normal symbol start process elapses. 22 is controlled.

Next, the normal hit processing performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
When the normal hit is won, the main control CPU 40a determines the opening pattern of the second starting port 29 (the operation pattern of the normally variable member 30), and the second starting port 29 is opened based on the determined opening pattern. As such, the actuator A1 is normally controlled. For example, when the above-mentioned open time extension control is adopted, the main control CPU 40a determines the first open pattern in the low base state, and in the high base state, in one normal hit game than in the first open pattern. A second opening pattern in which the total opening time of the normally variable member 30 is long is determined.

Next, various processes performed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described.
First, the effect game processing performed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described.
The sub-control CPU 41a determines the symbol combination to be derived in the production game based on the game start command and the symbol command. When the special symbol that can be specified from the symbol command is the jackpot symbol, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the jackpot symbol combination by the effect symbol. When the special symbol that can be specified from the symbol command is an out-of-order symbol, the sub-control CPU 41a determines a combination of out-of-order symbols according to the effect symbol.

Further, the sub-control CPU 41a satisfies the execution condition of the reach effect, and when the reach effect is executed in the effect game, the sub-control CPU 41a determines a combination of outliers including the reach (for example, "787"). In the present embodiment, it is defined that the out-of-bounds fluctuation pattern with the reach effect is determined as the execution condition of the reach effect. As a condition for executing the reach effect, it may be defined that the sub-control CPU 41a performs a predetermined reach lottery and wins the reach lottery.

In this embodiment, "1" to "8" are used as the effect symbols, and the degree of expectation of a big hit differs depending on the type of reach symbol combination. The sub-control CPU 41a determines the type of reach symbol combination based on whether or not it becomes a big hit. Specifically, when "3" or "7" is determined as the reach symbol combination, the jackpot expectation is higher than when "1" or "5" is determined as the reach symbol combination. Further, when "1" or "5" is determined as the reach symbol combination, it is a bigger hit than when "2", "4", "6" or "8" is determined as the reach symbol combination. High expectations. As described above, the production symbols include a production design having a low expectation of a big hit and a production design having a high expectation of a big hit, which is advantageous for the player. In the present embodiment, the effect symbol such as "4" corresponds to the first effect symbol, and the effect symbol such as "7" corresponds to the second effect symbol.

In the present embodiment, the effect symbol is composed of a symbol indicating a number, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, a symbol indicating the development of the game may be included in addition to the symbol indicating the number. As a specific example, when one or more variable cycles are executed in one special game, the effect symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed for each variable cycle, but as this effect symbol, one time. There may be a continuation symbol suggesting that the next variable cycle will take place during the special game. Further, as the effect symbol, for example, there may be a symbol indicating a type of jackpot that is advantageous for the player. It can be said that such a symbol has a higher degree of advantage than the symbols of other numbers.

Further, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 so that the effect symbols are variably displayed in each column, triggered by the input of the game start command. That is, the sub-control CPU 41a starts the production game. When a predetermined timing arrives after starting the effect game, the sub-control CPU 41a temporarily stops and displays the symbol combination according to the determined effect symbol, and at the same time, the symbol combination according to the determined effect symbol is triggered by the input of the game end command. To derive. The sub-control CPU 41a may time the fluctuation time that can be specified from the fluctuation pattern regardless of the game end command, and may derive the symbol combination as a trigger of the passage of the fluctuation time. In this case, the game end command may be omitted.

Next, the jackpot effect processing performed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described.
The sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 so that the opening effect is performed when the opening command is input. The sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 so that a round effect is performed when a round command is input. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the round effect when the round end command is input. The sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 so that the ending effect is performed when the ending command is input. In this way, the sub-control CPU 41a executes the opening effect, the round effect, and the ending effect as the big hit effect during the big hit game.

In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the decorative lamp 17, the speaker 18, the left movable body KL, the right movable body KR, and the like in addition to the effect display device 27 so that various effects are performed.

Next, the game state processing performed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described.
When the sub-control CPU 41a inputs a low-probability state command, the sub-probability state flag sets a value that can identify the low-probability state in the sub-probability state flag stored in the sub-control RAM 41c. When the sub-control CPU 41a inputs a high-probability state command, the sub-probability state flag sets a value that can identify the high-probability state in the sub-probability state flag stored in the sub-control RAM 41c. The sub-control CPU 41a can specify whether the current gaming state is a low-probability state or a high-probability state by referring to the sub-probability state flag stored in the sub-control RAM 41c.

When the sub-control CPU 41a inputs a low-base state command, the sub-control CPU 41a sets a value that can identify the low-base state in the sub-base state flag stored in the sub-control RAM 41c. When the high base state command is input, the sub control CPU 41a sets a value that can identify the high base state in the sub base state flag stored in the sub control RAM 41c. The sub-control CPU 41a can specify whether the current gaming state is the low-base state or the high-base state by referring to the sub-base state flag stored in the sub-control RAM 41c.

In the present embodiment, the effect mode is controlled so as to be transitionable on condition that each hit game is completed or a special game is started. The effect mode corresponds to the type of background image of the effect display device 27, is an image that can be specified by the player from at least one of the background images, and is displayed regardless of the type of variation pattern. The production mode can be executed over a plurality of consecutive special games.

As shown in FIG. 3, the present embodiment has a plurality of types of effect modes. The plurality of types of effect modes are roughly divided into three types of effect modes MA to MC.
The effect mode MA is an effect mode when the base is low, and the effect modes MB and MC are the effect modes when the base is high. Further, in the present embodiment, the effect mode MA is an effect mode that can be controlled only in the low probability state, and is not controlled in the high probability state. The effect mode MB is an effect mode that can be controlled in both a high probability state and a low probability state, and is an effect mode that may be controlled in the high probability state. The effect mode MC is an effect mode that can be controlled only in the high probability state, and is not controlled in the low probability state.

As shown in FIG. 4, when it is controlled to the low base state, it is controlled to the effect mode MA. On the other hand, when it is controlled to the high base state, it is controlled to either the effect mode MB or MC.

Regardless of whether it is controlled to the low base state or the high base state, the mode shifts to the effect mode MB after the end of the big hit game. When the high base state ends and the high base state is controlled in the special game of the predetermined upper limit number of times after the end of the big hit game when the high base state is controlled, the mode shifts to the effect mode MA. When the high base state is controlled and the high base state continues without ending in the special game of the predetermined upper limit number after the end of the big hit game, the mode shifts to the effect mode MC.

Next, the control regarding the effect mode executed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described.
When the sub-control CPU 41a determines that the power is turned on and the low base state is determined based on the control information from the main control CPU 40a, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the effect mode flag with information indicating the effect mode MA. The effect mode flag is assigned to the sub-control RAM 41c and is a flag indicating the effect mode to stay.

When the sub-control CPU 41a identifies that the power is turned on and is in a high base state based on the control information from the main control CPU 40a, the jackpot game ends based on the value of the effect mode counter assigned to the sub-control RAM 41c. Later, it is determined whether or not a predetermined maximum number of special games have been executed. The effect mode counter is a counter for determining whether or not a predetermined upper limit number of special games has been executed after the end of the jackpot game, and is a value for counting a predetermined upper limit number of times after the end of the jackpot game. Is a counter that is set by the sub-control CPU 41a and updated by the sub-control CPU 41a every time a special game is executed. When the sub-control CPU 41a determines that the special game of the predetermined upper limit number of times has not been executed after the end of the big hit game, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the information indicating the effect mode MB in the effect mode flag. On the other hand, when the sub-control CPU 41a determines that the special game of the predetermined upper limit number of times has been executed after the end of the big hit game, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the information indicating the effect mode MC in the effect mode flag. When the sub-control CPU 41a becomes a big hit in the low base state, the input of the ending command triggers the setting of the information indicating the effect mode MB in the effect mode flag, and produces a value for counting the predetermined upper limit number of times. Set to the mode counter. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the effect mode flag with information indicating the effect mode MA, triggered by the input of the low base state command in the high base state.

Then, the sub-control CPU 41a causes the effect display device 27 to display a background image of the type corresponding to the value set in the effect mode flag. In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a that controls the effect mode corresponds to the effect mode control means.

In this embodiment, a plurality of types of look-ahead effects can be executed. The look-ahead effect is an effect that suggests a jackpot expectation of a special game whose execution is suspended, and is an effect in which execution is started before the special game whose execution is suspended is executed.

The plurality of types of look-ahead effects include a background look-ahead effect in which a special background image is displayed and a hold look-ahead effect in which the hold image is displayed in a special display color.
The background look-ahead effect includes a first background look-ahead effect executed in the effect mode MA, a second background look-ahead effect executed in the effect mode MB, and a third background look-ahead effect executed in the effect mode MC. ..

The hold look-ahead effect includes a first hold look-ahead effect executed in the effect mode MA, a second hold look-ahead effect executed in the effect mode MB, and a third hold look-ahead effect executed in the effect mode MC. ..

These plurality of types of look-ahead effects are not duplicated for the look-ahead effects that can be executed in the same effect mode, and of course, the look-ahead effects that can be executed in different effect modes are not executed in duplicate.

Here, with reference to FIG. 5, the look-ahead command setting process executed by the main control CPU 40a will be described. This look-ahead command setting process is a process of setting a look-ahead command as information specified by the result of referring to various random numbers. Further, the look-ahead command setting process is a process executed immediately after the end of the special symbol input process when the hold condition is satisfied, and when the first special hold number is the upper limit, the first start port 28 is used. This is a process that is not executed when the game ball enters and when the game ball enters the second starting port 29 when the second special hold number is the upper limit.

First, as shown in FIG. 5, when the main control CPU 40a is in the low base state but the hold condition of the second special game is satisfied, and is in the high base state but the hold condition of the first special game is satisfied. It is determined whether or not the regulatory conditions are satisfied (step S101). When the regulation condition is satisfied, the main control CPU 40a ends the look-ahead command setting process without executing steps S102 and S103. If the regulation condition is not satisfied, the main control CPU 40a proceeds to step S102.

In step S102, the main control CPU 40a refers to various random numbers acquired when the ball enters the first starting port 28 or the second starting port 29. Then, the main control CPU 40a sets a look-ahead command in the main control RAM 40c based on the reference result (step S103), and ends the look-ahead command setting process.

More specifically, the main control CPU 40a specifies the first special hold number when the ball enters the first starting port 28. Further, the main control CPU 40a reads out the value of the random number used for the big hit lottery acquired when the ball enters the first starting port 28, and specifies whether or not the value matches the big hit determination value. The main control CPU 40a specifies the second special hold number when the ball enters the second starting port 29. Further, the main control CPU 40a reads out the value of the random number used for the big hit lottery acquired when the ball enters the second starting port 29, and specifies whether or not the value matches the big hit determination value. In particular, in the main control CPU 40a, whether the value of the random number used for the jackpot lottery matches the shared jackpot determination value among the jackpot determination values, matches the jackpot determination value dedicated to high probability, or does not match the jackpot determination value. To identify. That is, whether the value of the random number used in the big hit lottery matches the big hit determination value regardless of whether the main control CPU 40a is in the high probability state, or matches the big hit determination value only in the high probability state. , It will be specified whether or not it does not match the jackpot determination value regardless of whether or not it is in a high probability state.

Further, the main control CPU 40a reads out the value of the random number for special symbol distribution acquired when the ball enters the first starting port 28 or the second starting port 29, and becomes a big hit based on the read value. Specify the jackpot symbol (type of jackpot) in the case.

Further, the main control CPU 40a reads out the value of the random number used for determining the fluctuation pattern acquired when the ball enters the first starting port 28 or the second starting port 29, and is out of order based on the read value. In some cases, it is specified whether or not the reach state is a variation pattern formed. In this embodiment, it is determined whether or not the reach state is formed until the execution of the special game is started, regardless of the number of the first special hold and the number of the second special hold.

Then, the main control CPU 40a determines the look-ahead command corresponding to the result specified in this way. Specifically, the look-ahead commands include the current number of special holds, whether or not to win the big hit lottery depending on whether or not it is in a high probability state, the type of big hit in the case of a big hit, and the reach in the case of a loss. It is a command that can specify whether or not the fluctuation pattern in which the state is formed is determined.

In this way, the main control CPU 40a is triggered by the entry into the first start port 28 or the second start opening 29, and the special game corresponding to the entry is a big hit before the start of the special game based on the entry. Generate a look-ahead command that can at least identify if. Such a look-ahead command is information that can specify the current number of special holds, whether or not it is a big hit, the type of big hit, and whether or not it is a missed reach fluctuation, and whether or not the big hit lottery is won in a high probability state. Can be said to be identifiable information.

Then, the main control CPU 40a sets the generated look-ahead command in the output buffer. In this embodiment, when the look-ahead command is output, the hold designation command is output before that.

On the other hand, when the look-ahead command and the hold designation command are input, the sub-control CPU 41a identifies the special hold number from the look-ahead command, and stores the look-ahead command in the sub-control RAM 41c corresponding to the special hold number. In particular, the sub-control CPU 41a can specify the input order of the look-ahead command by the look-ahead command.

Next, with reference to FIG. 6, the look-ahead effect determination process executed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described. The look-ahead effect determination process is a process called at predetermined intervals.
As shown in FIG. 6, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether the read-ahead command and the hold designation command have been input (step S201). If it is determined that the look-ahead command and the hold designation command have not been input, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the look-ahead effect determination process. On the other hand, if it is determined that the look-ahead command and the hold designation command have been input, the sub-control CPU 41a proceeds to step S202.

Next, in step S202, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether the regulation condition for the look-ahead effect is satisfied. The sub-control CPU 41a reads a value from the execution flag assigned to the sub-control RAM 41c, and determines whether the regulation condition for the look-ahead effect is satisfied based on the value. This execution flag is a flag that is set as valid when the execution of the look-ahead effect is determined, while is set as invalid when the execution of the look-ahead effect is completed.

When it is determined that the pre-reading effect restricting condition is satisfied, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the pre-reading effect determination process. On the other hand, when it is determined that the regulation condition for the look-ahead effect is not satisfied, the sub-control CPU 41a shifts to step S203.

Next, in step S203, the sub-control CPU 41a executes a look-ahead effect lottery process for performing a look-ahead effect lottery for determining whether or not to execute the look-ahead effect, and determines whether or not the look-ahead effect lottery has been won (step). S204). In the look-ahead effect lottery, when the input look-ahead command is a look-ahead command that is a big hit, the pre-reading command is won with a higher probability than when it is a look-ahead command that is not a big hit. Therefore, it can be said that the look-ahead effect is an effect that can specify the degree of expectation of a big hit in which the special game whose execution is suspended is a big hit. If it is determined that the pre-reading effect lottery has not been won, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the pre-reading effect determination process. On the other hand, if it is determined that the pre-reading effect lottery has been won, the sub-control CPU 41a proceeds to step S205. In this way, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether to execute the look-ahead effect indicating the jackpot expectation of the special game corresponding to the look-ahead command based on the look-ahead command.

Next, in step S205, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the type of the pre-reading effect and the mode of the pre-reading effect based on the input pre-reading command and the effect mode flag, and sets the information indicating the determination result in the sub-control RAM 41c. (Step S206), and the look-ahead effect determination process is terminated. In this process, the sub-control CPU 41a reads a value from the effect mode flag and specifies the effect mode. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a determines one of the background look-ahead effect and the hold look-ahead effect as the type of the look-ahead effect to be executed with a predetermined probability. As a result, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the look-ahead effect (background look-ahead effect or hold look-ahead effect) corresponding to the effect mode as the type of look-ahead effect. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the mode of the look-ahead effect in the determined type of look-ahead effect based on the look-ahead command. Specifically, when the sub-control CPU 41a determines any one of a plurality of types of hold look-ahead effects as the type of background look-ahead effects, the sub-control CPU 41a is blue in the first special game and green in the second special game. The mode in which the special background image is displayed is determined in red in the fourth special game and in rainbow colors in the fourth special game. Further, when the sub-control CPU 41a determines any one of a plurality of types of hold look-ahead effects as the type of hold look-ahead effects, the display color of the hold image is blue, other than white, based on the input look-ahead command. The display mode of the reserved image is determined so that the jackpot expectation is higher in the order of green, red, and rainbow. In this way, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the mode (effect content) of the look-ahead effect.

In a process different from the look-ahead effect determination process, the sub-control CPU 41a reads information indicating a determination result from the sub-control RAM 41c, and displays a background image or a hold image on the effect display device 27 in a determined manner based on the information. It is controlled to execute the look-ahead effect. In this way, the effect display device 27 executes the look-ahead effect.

In the present embodiment, various information is notified by executing various display effects by the effect display device 27 and the like.
Notifications of various information include door opening notification, magnetic field generation notification, induced magnetic field generation notification, etc. Other than that, in a big hit game and a high base state, a game ball is launched toward the right side of the game area 21. It includes notifications (so-called "right-handed notifications") that encourage the user to do so.

The door opening notification is a notification that can identify that the door member 11b has been opened based on the detection result of the door opening sensor SE6. The door opening notification is a notification that starts when the door member 11b is opened and ends when the door member 11b is closed or a predetermined time has elapsed.

The magnetic force generation notification is a notification that can identify that a magnetic force of a predetermined strength or higher is generated based on the detection result of the magnetic force sensor SE7. The magnetic force generation notification is a notification that starts when a magnetic force of a predetermined strength or higher is generated and ends when the power is cut off.

The induced magnetic field generation notification is a notification that can identify that a dielectric magnetic field having a specified strength or higher is generated based on the detection result of the induced magnetic field sensor SE8. The induction magnetic field generation notification is a notification that starts when a dielectric magnetic field having a specified strength or higher is generated and ends when the power supply is cut off.

Here, the control process based on the detection signals from various sensors executed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
When the main control CPU 40a determines that the door member 11b has been opened based on the detection signal from the door opening sensor SE6, the main control CPU 40a sets a door opening command in the output buffer that can specify that the door member 11b has been opened. When the main control CPU 40a determines that the door member 11b is closed based on the detection signal from the door opening sensor SE6, the main control CPU 40a sets a door closing command that can identify that the door member 11b is closed in the output buffer.

When the main control CPU 40a determines that a magnetic force of a specified strength or higher is generated based on the detection signal from the magnetic force sensor SE7, the main control CPU 40a sets a magnetic force generation command in the output buffer that can specify the generation of the magnetic force of the specified strength or higher.

When the main control CPU 40a determines that a dielectric magnetic field having a specified strength or higher has been generated based on the detection signal from the induced magnetic field sensor SE8, the main control CPU 40a outputs a dielectric magnetic field generation command capable of specifying the generation of the dielectric magnetic field having a specified strength or higher. Set to.

On the other hand, a notification control process for notifying various information executed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described.
When the sub-control CPU 41a inputs the magnetic force generation command, the sub-control CPU 41a stores in the sub-control RAM 41c information that can specify the input of the magnetic force generation command. Then, when the information that can specify the input of the magnetic force generation command is stored in the sub-control RAM 41c, the sub-control CPU 41a displays an image that can specify that a magnetic force of a predetermined strength or higher is generated in the display area of the effect display device 27. It is displayed on all 27r to notify the generation of magnetic force.

When the sub-control CPU 41a inputs the dielectric magnetic field generation command, the sub-control CPU 41a stores in the sub-control RAM 41c information that can specify the input of the dielectric magnetic field generation command. Then, when the information that can specify the input of the dielectric magnetic field generation command is stored in the sub-control RAM 41c, the sub-control CPU 41a produces an image that can specify that a dielectric magnetic field having a predetermined strength or higher is generated. A dielectric magnetic field generation notification is performed by displaying the entire display area 27r.

When the door opening command is input, the sub-control CPU 41a stores information that can specify the input of the door opening command in the sub-control RAM 41c. Then, when the information that can identify the input of the door opening command is stored in the sub-control RAM 41c, the sub-control CPU 41a displays an image that can identify that the door member 11b is open in the display area of the effect display device 27. It is displayed on a part of 27r to notify the door opening. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not the specified time has elapsed since the start of the door opening notification, and when it is determined that the specified time has elapsed since the start of the door opening notification, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the door opening notification. Further, when the sub-control CPU 41a inputs the door closing command, the information that can identify the input of the door opening command is erased, and the door opening notification is terminated when the door opening notification is being performed. In this way, the sub-control CPU 41a can perform the door opening notification when the door member 11b is opened.

In the present embodiment, if the dielectric magnetic field generation command is input while the magnetic field generation notification is being performed, the magnetic field generation notification ends and the dielectric magnetic field generation notification is started, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the dielectric magnetic field generation notification may be continuously performed without starting the dielectric magnetic field generation notification, and for example, both the dielectric magnetic field generation notification and the magnetic force generation notification may be performed. Further, in the present embodiment, if a magnetic field generation command is input while the dielectric magnetic field generation notification is being performed, the dielectric magnetic field generation notification ends and the magnetic field generation notification is started, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the dielectric magnetic field generation notification may be continuously performed without starting the magnetic field generation notification, and for example, both the dielectric magnetic field generation notification and the magnetic field generation notification may be performed.

In this embodiment, various effects (including various notifications) are executed. The various effects include a light emission effect by the decorative lamp 17, a sound effect by the speaker 18, a display effect by the effect display device 27, and a movable effect by the left movable body KL, the right movable body KR, and the like.

As shown in FIGS. 7 to 9, in the present embodiment, in the display effect in which the image is displayed on the effect display device 27, the display priority is set for each image of the display effect. In particular, in the present embodiment, display priorities are set for a different number of display effects for each effect mode. As described above, in the present embodiment, the number of display effects for which the priority for displaying the image on the effect display device 27 is set differs between the effect modes MA to MC.

Further, in the present embodiment, the display priority is classified into upper and lower ranks. The upper display priority is a display priority as a large classification, and the lower display priority is a display priority set for a display effect having the same upper display priority. Further, in the present embodiment, as the display priority, a small numerical value is set for the display effect having a low priority, and a large numerical value is set for the display effect having a high priority, but the present invention is not limited to this.

Further, such a display priority is stored in the sub control ROM 41b, and the sub control CPU 41a can refer to the display priority from the sub control ROM 41b. When displaying an image corresponding to a display effect (including notification) to be executed, the sub-control CPU 41a gives priority to display of all display images regardless of which display area is displayed (whether the display areas overlap). With reference to the order, the image corresponding to the display effect having a small display priority is drawn first, and the image corresponding to the display effect having a large display priority is drawn in an overlapping manner. As described above, in the present embodiment, the display effect is set to the display priority (priority) for displaying the image on the effect display device 27, and the effect display device 27 is used in the display effect having a low display priority. The image in the display effect having a high display priority is displayed with priority over the image.

Here, with reference to FIG. 7, the display priority set for the display effect in the effect mode MA will be described.
As shown in FIG. 7, display priorities are set for a plurality of types of display effects. Specifically, a background image corresponding to the effect mode MA is set as a display effect in which the upper display priority is "00" and the lower display priority is "00". The background image is an image in which the entire display area 27r of the effect display device 27 is to be displayed.

A special background image is set as a display effect in which the upper display priority is "01" and the lower display priority is "00". The special background image is a background image displayed when the second special game is executed in the low base state, and like the background image, the entire display area 27r of the effect display device 27 is an image to be displayed. Is. As described above, the special background image has a higher display priority than the background image corresponding to the effect mode MA.

The first look-ahead background image is set as a display effect in which the upper display priority is "01" and the lower display priority is "01". The first look-ahead background image is a background image in the first background look-ahead effect that can be executed in the effect mode MA, and like the background image and the special background image, the entire display area 27r of the effect display device 27 is displayed. It is an image.

An effect symbol is set as a display effect in which the upper display priority is "03" and the lower display priority is "00". The effect symbol is not displayed during the big hit game, but is mainly displayed in the effect game. When the special symbol is variablely displayed in the special game, the variable display or the temporary stop display is displayed, and the special game. When the special symbol is displayed as a fixed stop, it is a symbol that is displayed as a fixed stop.

Further, as shown in FIG. 10A, the effect symbol is an image in which a part of the display areas 27aL, 27aC, 27aR of the display area 27r of the effect display device 27 is to be displayed. These display areas 27aL, 27aC, 27aR include a display area that becomes invisible when the left movable body KL or the right movable body KR is moved. Therefore, the effect symbol is an image in which at least a part of the effect symbol becomes invisible depending on the movement of the left movable body KL or the right movable body KR. In the present embodiment, the display effect of displaying the effect symbol (variable display, temporary stop display, and fixed stop display) corresponds to the effect symbol display effect.

As shown in FIG. 7, as a display effect in which the upper display priority is "04" and the lower display priority is "00", the first super reach effect in which the character CA appears (hereinafter referred to as "SR1 effect"). The image in (shown) is set. As a display effect in which the upper display priority is "04" and the lower display priority is "01", an image in the SR1 effect in which the character CB appears is set. As a display effect in which the upper display priority is "04" and the lower display priority is "02", an image in the SR1 effect in which the character CC appears is set.

The SR1 effect is an effect that is executed when a game start command that specifies a variation pattern in which the SR1 effect is executed is input, and any one of the characters CA to CC appears. Therefore, the SR1 effect in which the character CA appears, the SR1 effect in which the character CB appears, and the SR1 effect in which the character CC appears are effects that are not executed in the same period. In other words, the same higher display priority is set for the image in the SR1 effect that is selectively executed when the game start command that specifies the variation pattern in which the SR1 effect is executed is input. That is, the higher display priority is assigned so that the images in various effects that do not overlap the display period have the same order, and the images in these various effects are not limited to the reach effect, for example, a predetermined step. It may be an arbitrary effect such as an up effect. Further, the SR1 effect is an image in which the entire display area 27r of the effect display device 27 is to be displayed, as in the case of various background images.

As a display effect in which the upper display priority is "04" and the lower display priority is "03", an image in the second super reach effect (hereinafter referred to as "SR2 effect") in which the character CD appears is set. ing. As a display effect in which the upper display priority is "04" and the lower display priority is "04", an image in the SR2 effect in which the character CE appears is set. As a display effect in which the upper display priority is "04" and the lower display priority is "05", an image in the SR2 effect in which the character CF appears is set.

The SR2 effect is an effect that is executed when a game start command that specifies a variation pattern in which the SR2 effect is executed is input, and any one of the character CDs to CF appears. Therefore, the SR2 effect in which the character CD appears, the SR2 effect in which the character CE appears, and the SR2 effect in which the character CF appears are effects that are not executed in the same period. In other words, the image in the SR2 effect that is selectively executed when the game start command that specifies the variation pattern in which the SR2 effect is executed is input, has the same higher rank as the image in the SR1 effect. The display priority is set. That is, the higher display priority is assigned so that the images in various effects that do not overlap the display period have the same order. Further, the SR2 effect is an image in which the entire display area 27r of the effect display device 27 is to be displayed, as in the case of various background images.

Further, the variation pattern in which the SR1 effect is executed and the variation pattern in which the SR2 effect is executed are not the same variation pattern, but are not determined at the same time. Therefore, the SR1 effect in which the character CA appears, the SR1 effect in which the character CB appears, the SR1 effect in which the character CC appears, the SR2 effect in which the character CD appears, the SR2 effect in which the character CE appears, and the character CF. The SR2 effect in which is appeared is an effect that is not executed in the same period. In addition, the SR2 production has a higher expectation of a big hit than the SR1 production. As described above, the various SR1 effects and the various SR2 effects are display effects in which the display periods for displaying the images do not overlap, but the priority for displaying the images is set, and the effect display device 27 has a jackpot expectation degree. The image in the SR2 effect with a high expectation of a big hit is displayed with priority over the image in the SR1 effect with a low value.

As a display effect in which the upper display priority is "05" and the lower display priority is "00", the result image of the symbol button effect is set. On the other hand, a button image of a symbol button effect is set as a display effect in which the upper display priority is "12" and the lower display priority is "02". In the design button effect, after the button image prompting the operation of the operation button 19a is displayed, the button image is deleted when the operation of the operation button 19a or a predetermined time elapses, while the effect symbol is displayed. It is an effect that the result image that affects the front is displayed. The result image is an image displayed in a display color suggesting a jackpot expectation, and the jackpot expectation increases in the order of blue, green, red, and rainbow. In this way, even a plurality of images displayed as the same symbol button effect have different display priorities.

Further, as shown in FIG. 10B, the button image in the symbol button effect is an image in which a part of the display area 27b of the display area 27r of the effect display device 27 is a display target. Although the display area 27b includes a display area that becomes invisible when the left movable body KL or the right movable body KR is moved, the button image in the design button effect is the left movable body KL or the right movable body. This is an image displayed when the KR is not movable.

As shown in FIG. 7, an image in the first step-up effect (hereinafter referred to as “first SU effect”) as a display effect in which the upper display priority is “06” and the lower display priority is “00”. Is set. On the other hand, as a display effect in which the upper display priority is "07" and the lower display priority is "00", an image in the second step-up effect (hereinafter referred to as "second SU effect") is set. .. Although the first SU effect and the second SU effect are not executed in the same period, the jackpot expectation is higher as the number of stages is larger, and the second SU effect is higher than the first SU effect. It is a high production. As described above, the first SU effect and the second SU effect are display effects in which the display period for displaying the image does not overlap, but the priority for displaying the image is set, and the effect display device 27 is the first SU effect. The image in the second SU effect is displayed with priority over the image in. In other words, the image in the first SU effect and the image in the second SU effect are set with higher display priorities so as to be classified according to the jackpot expectation degree. That is, images in various effects are assigned to the higher display priority for each jackpot expectation degree, and the images in these various effects are not limited to SU effects, but are arbitrary effects such as, for example, a predetermined reach effect. It may be. The images in the first SU effect and the second SU effect are images in which a part of the display area 27r of the effect display device 27 is to be displayed.

The image in the first group notice effect is set as the display effect in which the upper display priority is "11" and the lower display priority is "00". The first group notice effect is an effect in which many small-sized character images are displayed so as to move in the entire display area 27r of the effect display device 27.

The image in the first hold look-ahead effect is set as the display effect in which the upper display priority is "12" and the lower display priority is "00". The first hold look-ahead effect is an effect that suggests the jackpot expectation of the pending special game corresponding to the hold image by changing the display color of the hold image from the normal display color (white), and the display changes. This is an effect in which the effect image corresponding to the color is displayed on the back of the reserved image. As described above, the image (effect image) in the first hold look-ahead effect is an image in which a part of the display area 27r of the effect display device 27 is to be displayed.

As described above, the display effect includes a display effect in each background look-ahead effect and a display effect in each hold look-ahead effect, and each background look-ahead effect and each hold look-ahead effect are displays corresponding to predetermined stages. It is a display effect that displays an image in color. Then, the effect display device 27 gives priority to displaying the background image in the specific display color in each background look-ahead effect, and displays the hold image in the specific display color in each hold look-ahead effect.

An image in the telop effect is set as a display effect in which the upper display priority is "12" and the lower display priority is "01". The telop effect is an effect that can be executed during a special game and displays a telop image that suggests a jackpot expectation.

As shown in FIG. 10B, the image in the telop effect is an image in which a part of the display area 27c of the display area 27r of the effect display device 27 is the display target. Although the display area 27c includes a display area that becomes invisible when the left movable body KL or the right movable body KR is moved, the image in the telop effect is the left movable body KL or the right movable body KR. This is an image that is displayed when it is not moving.

As shown in FIG. 7, the main reserved image is set as a display effect in which the upper display priority is “13” and the lower display priority is “00”. The main reserved image is an image in which the first special reserved number and the second special reserved number can be specified by the number and type of displayed images.

As shown in FIG. 10B, the main reserved image is an image in which a part of the display area 27d of the display area 27r of the effect display device 27 is the display target. The display area 27d includes a display area that becomes invisible when the left movable body KL or the right movable body KR is moved. Therefore, the main hold image is an image in which at least a part of the main hold image may become invisible depending on the movement of the left movable body KL or the right movable body KR.

As shown in FIG. 7, the effect image of the first movable effect is set as the display effect in which the upper display priority is "14" and the lower display priority is "00". The first movable effect is an effect in which the left movable body KL and the right movable body KR are movable, and the effect image is displayed on the back side where the left movable body KL and the right movable body KR are arranged. In the present embodiment, the effect image of the first movable effect is an image displayed when the left movable body KL and the right movable body KR are moved, and is in front of at least a part of various images such as the main hold image. This is the image to be displayed. Further, in the effect image of the first movable effect, the display area overlapping the left movable body KL and the right movable body KR on the back side of the left movable body KL and the right movable body KR cannot be visually recognized due to the execution of the first movable effect. This is an image in which the display area that does not overlap with the left movable body KL and the right movable body KR can be visually recognized. That is, the effect image of the first movable effect is an image in which a part of the display area becomes invisible due to the left movable body KL and the right movable body KR. On the other hand, the effect image of the first movable effect is an image in which a part or all of the images having a higher display priority of "13" or less can be visually recognized by the left movable body KL and the right movable body KR (for example, the main reserved image). Even if there is such a thing), the display priority is set so that the display priority is higher than those images. In other words, the effect image of the first movable effect is set so that the display priority is lower than that of various images described later in which the higher display priority is "15".

A sub-effect symbol is set as a display effect in which the upper display priority is "15" and the lower display priority is "00". The sub-effect symbol is a symbol displayed in the effect game, and is an image in which a plurality of rows of symbols corresponding to each of the plurality of rows of effect symbols are displayed in synchronization with each of the plurality of rows of effect symbols. In particular, the sub-effect symbol is variable-displayed in synchronization with the variable-displayed effect symbol, temporarily stopped-displayed in synchronization with the temporarily stopped-displayed effect symbol, and synchronized with the fixed-stop-displayed effect symbol. It is an image that is fixedly stopped and displayed.

Further, for example, when a production symbol with a low jackpot expectation such as "4" is temporarily stopped and displayed as a reach symbol combination, and a production symbol with a high jackpot expectation such as "7" is temporarily stopped as a reach symbol combination. The display priority is set in the same way as when it is displayed. That is, the display effect includes an effect symbol display effect that displays the effect symbol, and the effect symbol display effect that displays the effect symbol (for example, "4") having a low jackpot expectation as the effect symbol, and the jackpot expectation. The display priority for displaying an image is the same as that for the effect symbol display effect in which a high effect symbol (for example, "7") is displayed.

As shown in FIG. 10B, the plurality of rows of sub-effect symbols are images in which a part of the display area 27e of the display area 27r of the effect display device 27 is to be displayed. As shown in c), a part of the display area 27f of the display area 27e is an image to be displayed. The display area 27e (27f) does not include a display area that becomes invisible when the left movable body KL or the right movable body KR is moved, and the sub-effect symbol is the left movable body KL or the right movable body. It is an image that is visually displayed even when the KR is movable.

In the present embodiment, each of the plurality of rows of sub-effect symbols is a display area smaller than each of the plurality of rows of effect symbols, but is displayed in a display area visible to the player, for example, a display area of 3 mm square or more. It is a design to be done. Therefore, even when the effect symbol becomes invisible, if the sub effect symbol is visible, the state of the effect symbol in the effect game can be specified.

As shown in FIG. 7, an image in a demonstration effect (hereinafter referred to as “demo effect”) is set as a display effect in which the upper display priority is “15” and the lower display priority is “01”. There is. The demo effect is an effect that is executed when a predetermined execution condition is satisfied in a standby state in which a special game or a jackpot game is not executed. In the present embodiment, the demo effect is an effect that is executed when a predetermined time elapses after being controlled to the standby state, and is also executed at predetermined intervals thereafter. The image in the demo effect is an image in which the entire display area 27r of the effect display device 27 is to be displayed.

A volume light amount adjustment image is set as a display effect in which the upper display priority is "15" and the lower display priority is "02". The volume light amount adjustment image is an image that can identify the volume and the light amount and the volume and the light amount can be adjusted, and the volume according to the operation mode of the cross-shaped button 19b when the volume light amount adjustment image is displayed. And the amount of light is adjustable.

As shown in FIG. 10B, the volume light amount adjustment image is an image in which a part of the display areas 27g and 27h of the display area 27r of the effect display device 27 is the display target. The display areas 27g and 27h include a display area that becomes invisible when the left movable body KL or the right movable body KR is moved. Therefore, the volume light amount adjustment image is an image in which at least a part of the volume light amount adjustment image becomes invisible depending on the movement of the left movable body KL or the right movable body KR.

As shown in FIG. 7, a mild error notification image is set as a display effect in which the upper display priority is “15” and the lower display priority is “03”. The mild error notification image is an image that performs a mild error notification (may be a simple notification) such as a door opening notification. The mild error notification image is an image in which a part of the display area 27r of the effect display device 27 is to be displayed.

As shown in FIG. 10B, the mild error notification image is an image in which a part of the display area 27i of the display area 27r of the effect display device 27 is the display target. The display area 27i includes a display area that becomes invisible when the left movable body KL or the right movable body KR is moved. Therefore, the mild error notification image is an image in which at least a part of the mild error notification image becomes invisible depending on the movement of the left movable body KL or the right movable body KR.

As shown in FIG. 7, a sub-held image is set as a display effect in which the upper display priority is "15" and the lower display priority is "05". The sub-holding image is an image in which the first special hold number and the second special hold number can be specified depending on the displayed mode, and is an image displayed in synchronization with the main hold image.

As shown in FIG. 10 (b), the sub-held image is an image in which a part of the display area 27e of the display area 27r of the effect display device 27 is to be displayed. As shown, of the display areas 27e, some of the display areas 27j and 27k are images to be displayed. In the present embodiment, a number indicating the first special reserved number is displayed in the display area 27j, and a number indicating the second special reserved number is displayed in the display area 27k as a sub-held image. The display area 27e (27j, 27k) does not include a display area that becomes invisible when the left movable body KL or the right movable body KR is moved, and the sub-held image is the left movable body KL or the right. It is an image that is visually displayed even when the movable body KR is movable.

In the present embodiment, the sub-holding image is a display area smaller than each of the main holding images, but is a symbol displayed in a display area visible to the player, for example, a display area of 3 mm square or more. Therefore, even when the main reserved symbol becomes invisible, the first special reserved number and the second special reserved number can be specified if the secondary reserved symbol is visible.

As shown in FIG. 7, as display effects in which the upper display priority is "15" and the lower display priority is "06", the fourth symbol and the fifth symbol ("4th fifth symbol" in the figure). Is shown) is set. The fourth symbol and the fifth symbol are a fourth symbol capable of specifying whether or not the first special game is being executed, and a fifth symbol capable of specifying whether or not the second special game is being executed. ..

As shown in FIG. 10B, the fourth symbol and the fifth symbol are images in which a part of the display area 27e of the display area 27r of the effect display device 27 is a display target, and more specifically, FIG. 10 As shown in (c), of the display areas 27e, some of the display areas 27l and 27m are images to be displayed. In the present embodiment, a pattern indicating whether or not the first special game is being executed is displayed as the fourth symbol in the display area 27l, and whether or not the second special game is being executed in the display area 27m. A symbol indicating whether or not it is displayed is displayed as the fifth symbol. The display area 27e (27l, 27m) does not include a display area that becomes invisible when the left movable body KL or the right movable body KR is moved, and the fourth and fifth symbols are left movable. It is an image that is visually displayed even when the body KL or the right movable body KR is movable.

In the present embodiment, each of the fourth symbol and the fifth symbol is a display area smaller than each of the effect symbols in a plurality of rows, but is a display area that can be visually recognized by the player, for example, a display area of 3 mm square or more. It is a design displayed in. Therefore, even when the effect symbol becomes invisible, if the fourth symbol is visible, it is possible to specify whether or not the first special game is being executed, and the fifth symbol is visible. If possible, it becomes possible to identify whether or not the second special game is being executed.

As shown in FIG. 7, a severe error notification image is set as a display effect in which the upper display priority is “15” and the lower display priority is “08”. The severe error notification image is an image that performs severe error notification (may be simple notification) such as electromagnetic field generation notification and magnetic field generation notification. The severe error notification image is an image in which the entire display area 27r of the effect display device 27 is to be displayed.

In the present embodiment, if a dielectric magnetic field generation command is input while a magnetic field generation notification as a severe error notification is being performed by displaying a severe error notification image for magnetic force generation, a severe error notification regarding magnetic force generation is performed. The display of the image ends, and the display of the severe error notification image regarding the generation of the dielectric magnetic field is started, but the display is not limited to this. For example, the display of the severe error notification image for the generation of the dielectric magnetic field may not be started, and the display of the severe error notification image for the generation of the magnetic force may be continuously performed. For example, the severe error notification image for the generation of the dielectric magnetic field may be continuously displayed. And the display of the severe error notification image regarding the generation of the magnetic force may be performed. Further, in the present embodiment, if a magnetic field generation command is input while a dielectric magnetic field generation notification as a severe error notification is being performed by displaying a severe error notification image for the dielectric magnetic field generation, the dielectric magnetic field generation is severe. The display of the error notification image ends, and the display of the severe error notification image regarding the generation of magnetic force is started, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the display of the severe error notification image regarding the generation of magnetic force may not be started, and the display of the severe error notification image regarding the generation of the dielectric magnetic field may be continued. For example, the display of the severe error notification image regarding the generation of magnetic force may be continued. Both the display and the display of the severe error notification image regarding the generation of the dielectric magnetic field may be performed.

Next, with reference to FIG. 8, the display priority set for the display effect in the effect mode MB will be described. In particular, in order to make it easier to understand the gist of the invention regarding the display effect in the effect mode MB, the description of the display effect that overlaps with the display effect in the effect mode MA will be omitted.

As shown in FIG. 8, display priorities are set for a plurality of types of display effects. Specifically, a second look-ahead background image is set as a display effect in which the upper display priority is "01" and the lower display priority is "01". The second look-ahead background image is a background image in the second background look-ahead effect that can be executed in the effect mode MB, and like the background image and the special background image, the entire display area 27r of the effect display device 27 is displayed. It is an image.

An effect image of a symbol chance effect is set as a display effect in which the upper display priority is "02" and the lower display priority is "00". On the other hand, as a display effect in which the upper display priority is "11" and the lower display priority is "01", an image other than the effect image of the symbol chance effect is set. The symbol chance effect is an effect in which the effect image is displayed from the background side of the effect symbol and the other images are displayed from the front side of the effect symbol. In this way, even a plurality of images displayed as the same symbol chance effect have different display priorities.

As a display effect in which the upper display priority is "04" and the lower display priority is "00", an image in the third super reach effect (hereinafter referred to as "SR3 effect") in which the character CA appears is set. ing. As a display effect in which the upper display priority is "04" and the lower display priority is "01", an image in the SR3 effect in which the character CB appears is set. As a display effect in which the upper display priority is "04" and the lower display priority is "02", an image in the SR3 effect in which the character CC appears is set.

The SR3 effect is an effect that is executed when a game start command that specifies a variation pattern in which the SR3 effect is executed is input, and any one of the characters CA to CC appears. Therefore, the SR3 effect in which the character CA appears, the SR3 effect in which the character CB appears, and the SR3 effect in which the character CC appears are effects that are not executed in the same period. Further, the SR3 effect is an image in which the entire display area 27r of the effect display device 27 is to be displayed, as in the case of various background images.

The result image of the character button effect is set as the display effect in which the upper display priority is "05" and the lower display priority is "00". On the other hand, a button image of a character button effect is set as a display effect in which the upper display priority is "12" and the lower display priority is "02". In the character button effect, after the button image prompting the operation of the operation button 19a is displayed, the button image is deleted when the operation of the operation button 19a or a predetermined time elapses, while the character image or the like is displayed. It is an effect that the result image of is displayed. The result image is an image displayed in a display color suggesting a jackpot expectation, and the jackpot expectation increases in the order of blue, green, red, and rainbow. In this way, even a plurality of images displayed as the same character button effect have different display priorities.

An image in the third step-up effect (hereinafter referred to as "third SU effect") is set as a display effect in which the upper display priority is "06" and the lower display priority is "00". On the other hand, as a display effect in which the upper display priority is "07" and the lower display priority is "00", an image in the fourth step-up effect (hereinafter referred to as "fourth SU effect") is set. .. Although the 3rd SU effect and the 4th SU effect are not executed in the same period, the big hit expectation is higher as the number of stages is larger, and the 4th SU effect has a higher expectation of big hit than the 3rd SU effect. It is a high production. As described above, the third SU effect and the fourth SU effect are display effects in which the display period for displaying the image does not overlap, but the priority for displaying the image is set, and the effect display device 27 is the third SU effect. The image in the 4th SU effect is displayed with priority over the image in. The images in the third SU effect and the fourth SU effect are images in which a part of the display area 27r of the effect display device 27 is to be displayed.

The image in the second hold look-ahead effect is set as the display effect in which the upper display priority is "12" and the lower display priority is "00". The second hold look-ahead effect is an effect that suggests the jackpot expectation of the pending special game corresponding to the hold image by changing the display color of the hold image from the normal display color (white), and the display changes. This is an effect in which the effect image corresponding to the color is displayed on the back of the reserved image. As described above, the image (effect image) in the second hold look-ahead effect is an image in which a part of the display area 27r of the effect display device 27 is to be displayed.

The effect image of the second movable effect is set as the display effect in which the upper display priority is "14" and the lower display priority is "00". The second movable effect is an effect in which the left movable body KL and the right movable body KR are movable, and the effect image is displayed on the back side where the left movable body KL and the right movable body KR are arranged. In the present embodiment, the effect image of the second movable effect is an image displayed when the left movable body KL and the right movable body KR are moved, and is in front of at least a part of various images such as the main hold image. This is the image to be displayed.

A right-handed display image is set as a display effect in which the upper display priority is "15" and the lower display priority is "04". The right-handed display image is an image displayed during a big hit game and in a high base state, and is an image for performing a right-handed notification urging the game ball to be launched toward the right side of the game area 21.

As shown in FIG. 10B, the right-handed display image is an image in which a part of the display area 27n of the display area 27r of the effect display device 27 is the display target. The display area 27n includes a display area that becomes invisible when the left movable body KL or the right movable body KR is moved. Therefore, the right-handed display image is an image in which at least a part of the right-handed display image becomes invisible depending on the movement of the left movable body KL or the right movable body KR.

As shown in FIG. 8, a sub-right-handed display image is set as a display effect in which the upper display priority is “15” and the lower display priority is “07”. The sub-right-handed display image is an image displayed during the big hit game and in the high base state, and is an image for performing right-handed notification for prompting the game ball to be launched toward the right side of the game area 21.

As shown in FIG. 10B, the sub-right-handed display image is an image in which a part of the display area 27e of the display area 27r of the effect display device 27 is to be displayed. ), Of the display areas 27e, a part of the display area 27o is an image to be displayed. In the present embodiment, the display area 27o does not include a display area that becomes invisible when the left movable body KL or the right movable body KR is moved, and the sub-right is not included in the display area 27e (27o). The striking display image is an image that is visually displayed even when the left movable body KL or the right movable body KR is movable.

In the present embodiment, the sub-right-handed display image is a display area smaller than the right-handed display image, but is a symbol displayed in a display area visible to the player, such as a display area of 3 mm square or more. Therefore, even when the right-handed display image becomes invisible, right-handed notification can be performed if the sub-right-handed display image is visible. In this embodiment, the right-handed display image and the sub-right-handed display image are not displayed in the low base state.

Next, with reference to FIG. 9, the display priority set for the display effect in the effect mode MC will be described. In particular, in order to make it easier to understand the gist of the invention regarding the display effect in the effect mode MC, the description of the display effect that overlaps with the display effect in the effect modes MA and MB will be omitted.

As shown in FIG. 9, display priorities are set for a plurality of types of display effects. Specifically, a third look-ahead background image is set as a display effect in which the upper display priority is "01" and the lower display priority is "01". The third look-ahead background image is a background image in the third background look-ahead effect that can be executed in the effect mode MC, and like the background image and the special background image, the entire display area 27r of the effect display device 27 is displayed. It is an image.

As a display effect in which the upper display priority is "04" and the lower display priority is "00", an image in the fourth super reach effect (hereinafter referred to as "SR4 effect") in which the character CA appears is set. ing. An image in the SR4 effect in which the character CB appears is set as a display effect in which the upper display priority is "04" and the lower display priority is "01". As a display effect in which the upper display priority is "04" and the lower display priority is "02", an image in the SR4 effect in which the character CC appears is set.

The SR4 effect is an effect that is executed when a game start command that specifies a variation pattern in which the SR4 effect is executed is input, and any one of the characters CA to CC appears. Therefore, the SR4 effect in which the character CA appears, the SR4 effect in which the character CB appears, and the SR4 effect in which the character CC appears are effects that are not executed in the same period. Further, the SR4 effect is an image in which the entire display area 27r of the effect display device 27 is to be displayed, as in the case of various background images.

The result image of the third movable effect is set as the display effect in which the upper display priority is "05" and the lower display priority is "00". On the other hand, a button image of the third movable effect is set as a display effect in which the upper display priority is "12" and the lower display priority is "02". The effect image of the third movable effect is set as the display effect in which the upper display priority is "14" and the lower display priority is "00". In the third movable effect, after the button image prompting the operation of the operation button 19a is displayed, the button image is deleted when the operation of the operation button 19a or a predetermined time elapses, while the result image. Is displayed. In particular, the third movable effect is an effect on the back side where the left movable body KL and the right movable body KR are arranged while the left movable body KL and the right movable body KR are movable when the result image that becomes a big hit is displayed. This is an effect in which an image is displayed. In this way, even a plurality of images displayed as the same third movable effect have different display priorities.

The image in the third hold look-ahead effect is set as the display effect in which the upper display priority is "12" and the lower display priority is "00". The third hold look-ahead effect is an effect that suggests the jackpot expectation of the pending special game corresponding to the hold image by changing the display color of the hold image from the normal display color (white), and the display changes. This is an effect in which the effect image corresponding to the color is displayed on the back of the reserved image. As described above, the image (effect image) in the third hold look-ahead effect is an image in which a part of the display area 27r of the effect display device 27 is to be displayed.

The effect image of the third movable effect is set as the display effect in which the upper display priority is "14" and the lower display priority is "00". The third movable effect is an effect in which the left movable body KL and the right movable body KR are movable, and the effect image is displayed on the back side where the left movable body KL and the right movable body KR are arranged. In the present embodiment, the effect image of the third movable effect is an image displayed when the left movable body KL and the right movable body KR are moved, and is in front of at least a part of various images such as the main hold image. This is the image to be displayed.

Further, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 7 to 9, various display effects such as, for example, display effects in which the higher display priority is "0", "3", "13", and "15". A common display image is set for each of the higher display priorities in the effect modes MA to MC. Further, in the present embodiment, for example, the background image, the effect symbol, the main hold image, the sub effect symbol, the sub hold image, the fourth symbol, the fifth symbol, etc. are display images that can be always displayed, and the display period is long. It overlaps, and the display period overlaps with other display images. That is, the display image includes a display image having overlapping display periods and a display image having no overlapping display periods.

To give a specific example, the background image, the sub-effect image, the sub-holding image, the fourth symbol and the fifth symbol are images that are continuously displayed for a display period after the power is turned on, and are images that are always drawn. be. Further, the effect symbol is at least an image in which the jackpot game is not executed and the display period is continuously displayed during the execution of the special game and the standby state, but the display period is not limited to this, and the jackpot game is also used, for example. The image may be a continuous display period. The main hold image is an image whose display period is continuously set when each special hold number is not "0". The image in the demo effect is an image that is continuously displayed during the demo effect when the demo effect is executed in the standby state. The mild error notification image and the severe error notification image are images that have a continuous display period after various errors have occurred. The right-handed display image and the sub-right-handed display image are images that are continuously displayed during a high base state or a big hit game. The volume light amount adjustment image is an image that is continuously displayed during the volume light amount adjustment. In addition, the image in various effects (for example, SR1 effect) is an image that is continuously displayed during the execution of various effects, and is an image in which the image is drawn during the display period. For example, in the high base state, when the special hold number is not "0" and the special game is being executed, the background image, the effect symbol, the main hold image, the sub-effect image, the right-handed display image, the sub-hold image, the first All of the 4 symbols, the 5th symbol, and the sub-right-handed display image continuously serve as the display period, and when various effects are executed in this case, the display period of the images in the various effects also occurs. Images having overlapping display periods such as these are drawn and displayed according to the display priority.

In the present embodiment, the first SU effect corresponds to the first display effect and the first specific display effect, and the second SU effect corresponds to the second display effect and the second specific display effect, respectively. In the present embodiment, the display effect in each background look-ahead effect corresponds to the first special display effect and the first look-ahead display effect, and the display effect in each hold look-ahead effect corresponds to the second specific display effect and the second look-ahead display effect, respectively. Further, in the present embodiment, the display priority corresponds to the priority for displaying the image. In the present embodiment, any combination of the effect modes MA to MC corresponds to the first effect mode and the second effect mode.

As described in detail above, the present embodiment has the following effects.
(1) A display priority (priority) for displaying an image is set in the display effect, and an image in a display effect having a high display priority has priority over an image in a display effect having a low display priority. Is displayed. The display effect includes a display effect in which the display priority for displaying the image is set, although the display period for displaying the image does not overlap. Therefore, even if the display period for displaying the image does not overlap and the display effect is not executed in duplicate, the display priority for displaying the image is set, and it is easy to manage the priority for displaying the image. By smoothly executing the display effect, the effect of the display effect can be enhanced, and the interest in the game can be improved.

(2) In addition to this, in each effect mode, the number of display effects in which the display priority for displaying the image is set is different. Therefore, it is possible to set a display priority for a different number of display effects according to the type of controlled effect mode, it is easy to manage the priority for displaying an image, and the display effect is smoothly executed. It is possible to enhance the effect of the production and to improve the interest in the game.

(3) In addition to this, as a display effect in which the display period for displaying an image can be overlapped, an effect symbol display effect for displaying an effect symbol and a display effect having a lower display priority than the effect symbol display effect. There is a display effect that has a higher display priority than the effect symbol display effect. Therefore, in addition to the effect symbol display effect that displays the effect symbol, the display effect having a lower display priority than the effect symbol display effect and the display effect having a higher display priority than the effect symbol display effect can be executed smoothly. By executing the display effect, the effect of the display effect can be enhanced, and the interest in the game can be improved.

(4) In addition to this, the look-ahead effect includes a display effect in which the special game whose execution is suspended suggests the degree of expectation that the jackpot display result is obtained, and the set display priority is different. For this reason, in each look-ahead effect, while it is possible to suggest the degree of expectation that the special game whose execution is suspended will result in a jackpot display result, the display priority for displaying the image can be different, and the display can be performed smoothly. By executing the effect, the effect of the display effect can be enhanced, and the interest in the game can be improved.

(5) The image in the display effect with a high jackpot expectation is displayed with priority over the image in the display effect with a low jackpot expectation. For this reason, the image in the display effect with a high jackpot expectation is displayed with priority over the image in the display effect with a low jackpot expectation, so that the image in the display effect with a high jackpot expectation can be focused on. It is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(6) There are multiple types of display effects that display an image in a display color corresponding to a predetermined stage, and in a display effect with a low display priority, a specific display color has priority over the image and a display with a high display priority. The image is displayed in a specific display color in the production. Therefore, even when the image is displayed in the display color corresponding to the predetermined stage, the image in the display effect having a high display priority is displayed with priority over the image in the display effect having a low display priority. By doing so, it is possible to draw attention to the image in the display effect having a high display priority, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(7) There are two types of production symbols, such as "4" and production symbols such as "7", which have a higher expectation of big hits than "4", and the production symbols such as "4" are displayed. The display priority for displaying the image is the same between the display effect to be displayed and the effect symbol display effect in which the effect symbol such as "7" is displayed as the output symbol. For this reason, the images have the same display priority in the case where the display effect in which the effect symbol with the low jackpot expectation is displayed is executed and the case in which the display effect in which the effect symbol with the high jackpot expectation is displayed is executed. Can be displayed.

The above embodiment can be embodied in another embodiment (another example) as follows.
-In the above embodiment, for example, for a movable body effect using a movable body arranged on the front side of the effect display device 27, an effect image is set as an image having a high display priority, but the present invention is not limited to this, for example. The effect image may be set as an image having a high display priority for the light guide plate effect using the light guide plate arranged on the front side of the effect display device 27. That is, the image accompanying the effect executed by the effect body arranged on the front side of the effect display device 27 may be set as an image having a high display priority (for example, the higher display priority is "14"). .. Further, the light guide plate is, for example, an effect body that displays an image visually by incident light from a flat plate-shaped end face and emitting light from the surface, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, other means may be used. An effector that displays an image visually may be adopted.

-In the above embodiment, the display priority is set separately for the image in the display effect for each of the effect modes MA to MC, but the display priority is not limited to this, and for example, each of the effect modes MA to MC is displayed. Among the images in the effect, there may be an image set as a common display priority (for example, the higher display priority is "15"). In other words, for example, display priorities may be set separately for some images for each of the effect modes MA to MC, and a common display priority may be set for the images for each of the effect modes MA to MC. It may be set.

-In the above embodiment, when a plurality of types of severe errors have occurred, the severe error notification images are displayed in different modes so that the plurality of types of notification contents can be specified, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the severe error notification image may be displayed in the same manner when at least one of the severe error notification voice and the severe error notification light emission is performed in different modes so that a plurality of types of notification contents can be specified. In this case, when the severe error notification image is displayed due to the occurrence of the first severe error, the severe error notification image may be continuously displayed even if the second severe error occurs.

-In the above embodiment, for example, priority is set for a plurality of types of severe errors, and notification regarding severe data having a high priority may be performed.
-In the above embodiment, for example, there may be a plurality of types of minor errors. As an example of a specific minor error, there may be a vibration generation error. In this case, a vibration detection sensor (vibration detection means) for detecting vibration of a predetermined intensity or higher is provided, and the main control CPU 40a and the vibration detection sensor are connected to each other. Based on the signal from the vibration detection sensor, the main control CPU 40a determines that a vibration error has occurred when a vibration of a predetermined intensity or higher is detected, and outputs a control command indicating the occurrence of the vibration error to the sub-control CPU 41a. The sub-control CPU 41a notifies the vibration error when a control command indicating the occurrence of the vibration error is input. In this case, the sub-control CPU 41a performs vibration error notification as a minor error by displaying a light error notification image indicating the occurrence of a vibration error (vibration generation). In addition, as a plurality of types of minor errors, for example, in each of a plurality of round games, a predetermined number (for example, two) more game balls than the upper limit number which is the first end condition of the round game wins a big prize. There is a big winning mouth winning error that occurs when the ball enters the mouth 31. Further, as a plurality of types of minor errors, for example, there is a full error in which the game balls on the upper plate and the lower plate are full and the game balls cannot be paid out. Further, for example, the sub-control CPU 41a may notify the latest minor error among a plurality of types of minor errors, or may simultaneously notify the plurality of types of minor errors. Further, for example, the priority may be set for a plurality of types of minor errors, and the sub-control CPU 41a may notify the minor error having a higher priority among the plurality of types of minor errors. To give a specific example, when the vibration error is set to have a higher priority than the door opening error and the full error, the sub-control CPU 41a has priority over the door opening error notification and the full error notification. Then, vibration error notification may be performed.

-In the above embodiment, the background look-ahead effect and the hold look-ahead effect display images in the same display color, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, some display colors may be the same. Further, for example, even if the display colors are not exactly the same, the display colors may be specified by the player as the same type. That is, it suffices if the player can identify that the first display color (specific display color) among the plurality of types of display colors has a higher or lower jackpot expectation as compared with the second display color. Further, for example, an image may be displayed in the same display color in a plurality of types of display effects other than the look-ahead effect.

-In the above embodiment, for example, among a plurality of types of images that can be displayed in the same display period, an image having a high jackpot expectation may be displayed with priority over an image having a low jackpot expectation.

-In the above embodiment, for example, the effect game in which the effect symbol with a low degree of advantage is fixedly stopped and displayed and the effect game in which the effect symbol with a high degree of advantage is fixedly stopped and displayed may have the same display priority. .. The degree of advantage here is controlled after the effect symbol is a combination of big hit symbols, the degree of advantage in the big hit game (for example, the number of round games is 4 or 10 times, etc.), and after the big hit game is completed. The degree of advantage of the gaming state (for example, the number of continuous upper limits of the high base state and the control to the high probability state) also corresponds. Further, for example, in a production game in which an effect symbol is displayed, the display priority may be different depending on the degree of advantage, and even if the effect symbol having a high degree of advantage is executed with priority over the effect symbol having a low degree of advantage. good. For example, the effect pattern may not have a degree of advantage.

-In the above embodiment, for example, another display effect may be set. As a specific example, a return image may be set as a display effect in which the upper display priority is "15" and the lower display priority is any of "00" to "09". By turning on the power when the RWM clear switch 40d is in the off state, control is performed to restore the game based on various backed up information. Is an image capable of identifying that the jackpot game is being executed and that the game ball is to be fired toward the right side of the game area 21. Such a return image is, for example, in a jackpot game, the end of a predetermined round game such as the current round game, the start of a predetermined round game such as the next round game, the start of the ending time, the end of the jackpot game, and the like. This is an image whose display ends when the execution of a special game is started after the end of the jackpot game. Further, when returning during the execution of the special game, the image at the time of return is an image that can identify that the special game is being executed, and in particular, when returning to the high base state, the image is directed to the right side of the game area 21. It is an image that can be identified to encourage the game ball to be fired. Such a return image is triggered by the end of this special game, the start of the next special game after the end of this special game, the start of the big hit game after the end of this special game, and so on. This is the image that the display ends. The image at the time of return is a sub-effect symbol, a demo effect, a volume light amount adjustment image, a light error notification image, a right-handed display image, a sub-holding image, a fourth symbol, a fifth symbol, a sub-right-handed display image, and a severe error notification image. The display priority may be higher or the display priority may be lower than at least one of them.

-In the above embodiment, for example, various display effects include error notification. Further, for example, the types of various display effects can be arbitrarily changed.
-In the above embodiment, for example, after the end of the big hit game, a high probability state may be given until a predetermined number of special games (for example, 100 times) are executed.

-In the above embodiment, it is determined whether the game is controlled to a high probability state or a low probability state after the end of the big hit game based on the type of the big hit, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, during a jackpot game, when a game ball that has entered the jackpot 31 passes through a special passage area, it is controlled to a high probability state after the end of the jackpot game, while during the jackpot game, the jackpot is controlled. When the game ball that has entered 31 does not pass through the special passing area, it may be controlled to a low probability state after the end of the big hit game. Further, for example, there may be a big hit in which the game ball entering the large winning opening 31 easily passes through the special passing area, and a big hit in which the game ball entering the large winning opening 31 is difficult to pass through the special passing area. .. In this case, a distribution member for distributing the game balls that have entered the large winning opening 31 is provided, and the distribution mode of the distribution member is determined based on the type of big hit. Then, depending on the distribution mode of the distribution member, the probability that the game ball that has entered the large winning opening 31 passes through the special passage area may be controlled to be different.

-In the above embodiment, the probability state and the base state are adopted as the gaming state, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the base state may be adopted without adopting the probability state as the gaming state. Further, for example, the probability state may be adopted instead of the base state as the gaming state.

-In the above embodiment, for example, there may be a type of jackpot that becomes a low base state after the end of the jackpot game.
-In the above embodiment, for example, there may be both a big hit and a small hit.

-In the above embodiment, the second special game is preferentially executed over the first special game, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the first special game may be preferentially executed over the second special game. .. Further, for example, the game balls may be executed in the order in which the game balls enter the first starting port 28 and the second starting port 29, and for example, even if the first special game and the second special game can be executed at the same time. good. Further, for example, the type of the special game may be one type, and one of the first special game and the second special game may be executed.

In the above embodiment, the main control board 40 and the sub control board 41 are arranged and various functions are mounted, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, a function on one board is mounted as a function on the other board. You may. Further, means for controlling the effect display device 27 may be separately provided. Further, the present invention is not limited to such two types of substrates, and may be configured as an integrated substrate or may be configured as three or more types of substrates, for example. As a specific example, the function of the sub-control board 41 may be divided into a control board that controls the effect and a display control board that controls the display of the image.

-In the above embodiment, the type of big hit (big hit game) is specified by the symbol command, but the type of big hit may be specified by the game start command or other dedicated control command.

-In the above embodiment, various random number information related to the special game may be stored in a storage area provided according to the number of special reservations. In this case, the random number information may be shifted and stored in the storage area from which the special hold number is subtracted by "1" each time the special game is executed.

-In the above embodiment, for example, a gaming machine in which a special variable member 32 operates in an open state by a predetermined lottery, and a gaming ball that has entered the large winning opening 31 passes through a specific passing area, thereby giving a jackpot game. (So-called "two types of gaming machines") may be used. Further, for example, it may be a gaming machine (so-called three types of gaming machines) in which a big hit game is started when a gaming ball enters a predetermined entrance. Further, for example, a high probability state may not be given. Further, the machine is not limited to the pachinko game machine, and for example, a slot machine in which a symbol variation game is executed according to a game start operation may be adopted. Further, in this case, it does not matter whether it is a slot machine that stops the symbol in the symbol changing game according to the stop operation or a slot machine that stops the symbol in the variable game after a lapse of a predetermined time. Further, in the slot machine, a winning combination (for example, a bell combination, a re-gaming combination, etc.) is determined triggered by the game start operation, and the symbol is stopped and displayed based on the winning combination and the operation mode of the stop operation. Then, a state in which the symbols to be stopped and displayed are likely to be an advantageous combination (a state in which there is a high probability that the symbols to be stopped and displayed are an advantageous combination, and a stop operation mode in which the symbols to be stopped and displayed are an advantageous combination are notified. A state with a high probability) corresponds to an advantageous state.

A1 ... normal actuator, A2 ... special actuator, A3 ... first effect actuator, A4 ... second effect actuator, KL ... left movable body, KR ... right movable body, SE1 ... first start sensor, SE2 ... second start sensor, SE3 ... Special prize sensor, SE4 ... Gate sensor, SE5 ... General prize sensor, SE6 ... Door open sensor, SE7 ... Magnetic sensor, SE8 ... Inductive magnetic field sensor, 10 ... Pachinko game machine, 11 ... Frame, 11a ... Support member, 11b ... Door member, 17 ... Decorative lamp, 18 ... Speaker, 19a ... Operation button, 19b ... Cross button, 20 ... Game board, 21 ... Game area, 22a ... First special symbol display unit, 22b ... Second special symbol display Part, 27 ... Production display device (image display means), 28 ... 1st start port, 29 ... 2nd start port, 30 ... Normal variable member, 31 ... Large winning opening, 32 ... Special variable member, 33 ... Gate, 34 ... general winning opening, 40 ... main control board, 40a ... main control CPU, 40b ... main control ROM, 40c ... main control RAM, 40d ... RWM clear switch 40d, 41 ... sub control board, 41a ... sub control CPU (effect mode) Control means), 41b ... Sub-control ROM, 41c ... Sub-control RAM, 60 ... Power supply unit.

Claims (4)

In a gaming machine in which an advantageous state is given to the player after the specific display result is displayed in the symbol variation game.
Image display means for displaying images and display effects
Equipped with an effect mode control means for controlling the effect mode,
In the display effect, a priority for displaying an image on the image display means is set.
The image display means displays an image in a display effect having a high priority in preference to an image in a display effect having a low priority.
The display effect includes a first display effect and a second display effect.
The first display effect and the second display effect are display effects in which the display period for displaying an image on the image display means does not overlap, but the priority for displaying the image on the image display means is set. ,
The effect mode includes a first effect mode and a second effect mode.
A gaming machine in which the number of display effects for which the priority for displaying an image on the image display means is set differs between the first effect mode and the second effect mode. The display effect includes a first specific display effect and a second specific display effect.
The second specific display effect is a display effect having a higher degree of expectation to be given an advantageous state than the first specific display effect.
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the image display means gives priority to an image in the first specific display effect and displays an image in the second specific display effect. The display effect includes a first special display effect and a second special display effect.
The first special display effect and the second special display effect are display effects that display an image in a display color corresponding to a predetermined stage.
The image display means has priority over displaying an image in a specific display color in the first special display effect, and displays the image in the specific display color in the second special display effect according to claim 1 or 2. The gaming machine described in. The display effect includes an effect symbol display effect for displaying the effect symbol.
The effect symbol includes a first effect symbol and a second effect symbol.
The second effect symbol is an effect symbol that is more advantageous to the player than the first effect symbol.
In the effect symbol display effect in which the first effect symbol is displayed as the effect symbol and the effect symbol display effect in which the second effect symbol is displayed as the effect symbol, the priority of displaying an image on the image display means is set. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, which is the same.

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